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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMN-BPW-1975 BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS City of ITHACA, NEW YORK Regular meeting 4:00 p.m. January 8, 1975 PRESENT Mayor - Conley Commissioners (6) - Baldini, Clynes, Ewanicki , Schickel , Shaw, Stein OTHERS PRESENT Controller - Daley Asst. to the Supt of Public Works - Dougherty Supt. of Public Works - Dingman Asst. Supt. of Public Works - Hannan Traffic Engineer - Gombas Deputy Building Commissioner - Jones City Engineer - Schlieder City Clerk - Rundle F' MINUTES Ty Comm. Baldini: "seconded �by Comm. Schickel RESOLVED, That the minutes of the December 26, 1974 meeting be approved as recorded by the City Clerk. Carried n SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT James R. Miller Appointment: Supt. Dingman reported that Sr. Engineering Aide, C James Miller, has passed 111S Civil Service examination. Mr. Miller has been serving in this position with a provisional appointment. By Comm. Baldini: seconded by Comm. Schickel RESOLVED, That James R. Miller be permanently appointed to the position of Sr. Engineering Aide at an annual salary of $9,361 , effective January 22, 1975. Carried Renovation of Supt. Dingman reported that Tom Niederkorn, Chairman of tFe--To—ard o rustees of the Center for the Arts, has requested a meeting with the Building & Grounds Committee, January 13, at 4 p.m. in the Superintendent's office, so that the Building & Grounds Committee may review the plans for the renovation of the Hangar and be in position to recommend approval by the Board of Public Works at its January 22 meeting. ELECTION OF VICE-CHAIRMAN By Comm. Clynes: seconded by Comm. Schickel RESOLVED, That Comm. Ewanicki be nominated as Vice-Chairman of the Board of Public Works. Carried By Comm. Clynes: seconded by Comm. Shaw RESOLVED, That the nominations be closed. Carried Comm. Ewanicki received a unanimous vote by the Board. APPOINTMENT OF COMMITTEES Mayor Conley made the following appointments to the committees of the Board of Public Works: Chairman Vice Chairman Member Water and Sanitary Sewer Comm. Ewanicki Comm. Shaw Comm. Clynes Highways, Street Lighting and Refuse Comm. Shaw Comm. Clynes Comm. Stein Bridges, Creeks and Storm Drainage Comm. Baldini Comm. Ewanicki Comm. Schickel Public Buildin s Public Grounds and Parks Comm. Clynes Comm. Schickel Comm. Shaw -2- Finance, Accounts and Capital Improvements Comm. Schickel Comm. Steln Comm. Baldini Parking, Traffic and Transit Comm. Stein Comm. Baldini Comm. Ewanicki CITY ENGINEER'S REPORT Elm Street - On Street Parkin j: City Engineer Schlieder presented a report on the alternatives for the solution of the parking problem on Elm Street. (copy attached) Repairs of Creeks & Bridges: City Engineer Schlieder reported on repairs of creeks and bridges from the damage caused by hurricane Agnes. Originally an application was made for approximately $29,000 in repair work. The City has been unable to accomplish all of this repair work in the time allotted. A claim was put in for $24,000 worth of work. City Engineer Schlieder reported that in going through our eligiblilty and using the figures that they use for various job payments, that was pared down to $18,000. Engineer Schlieder has notification that the City is to receive $18,315.31 . There is question in the Superintendent's mind that these should be reviewed further to see if they can justify some of that $6,000 which was lost in the audit. City Engineer Schlieder said he has no way of proving those $6,000 or not. The auditor has checked the records. The reason for this late report is that the City was waiting as sponsors for repair work for Cornell to complete its operations on the hill . Cornell received an extension of time and when they finished, with- out consulting the City Engineer, they put in for a final audit. City Engineer Schlieder said he was waiting for Cornell to tell him they were going to put in for a final audit so both audits could be put in at the same time. Cornell 's audit was completed in September; the City Engineer's audit was completed in December, mostly because the tie up in Albany is such that it takes two to three months before they can get to you when you call for it. City Engineer Schlieder report"-,that Cornell could not call for funds from the office of Emergency prepaness without going through the agency; the City of Ithaca worked as that agent. The City received 75% preliminary grant which amounted to approx- imately $110,000. Cornell went ahead with their operations, the City did theirs and Cornell was to notify the City Engineer as a sponsor which they did not do. Howard Schlieder Resignation: City Engineer Schlieder said that he finds in his pe rsoonaf ire_ttFa t he is going to be making a change and asked the Board to consider his resignation as of February 1 , 1975 plus any vacation time. His last day of actual work in the City will be January 31 , 1975. HIGHWAYS, STREET LIGHTING AND REFUSE COMMITTEE Bid - Can and Bottle Crusher: Comm. Shaw reported that one bid was received on Monday for supp ying a can and bottle crusher for use at the glass recycling plant, from Qualheim, Inc. of Racine, Wisconsin. They proposed to supply the unit as specified for $5,500. In a subsequent conversation with ter. Qualheim, the Supt, received a quote of a reduction of 10% of the bid price, or $4,950, plus a shear pin mechanism in the amount of $165, for a total delivered price of $5,115. By Comm. Shaw: seconded by Comm. Schickel RESOLVED, That the Supt. be authorized to place an order with Qualheim, Inc. for one Model DIS-1000-50 heavy-duty conveyer type can and bottle crusher, together with one mechanical shear pin device delivered in Ithaca, for a total net price of $5,115. Carried Elm Street - On Street Parking: Comm. Shaw reported that there is attached a copy of the report of the City Engineer on the alternatives available to the city for the solution of the parking problem and traffic congestion in the 100 and 200 blocks of Elm Street. By Comm. Shaw: seconded by Comm. Clynes RESOLVED, That the report be referred to the Highway Committee. Carried -3- BRIDGES, CREEKS AND STORM DRAINAGE COMMITTEE Comm. Baldini reported that an announcement will be mailed this week to residents of Fall Creek advising them of the meeting to be held January 15 at 7:30 p.m. in the- Common Council Chambers, for an explanation of the report and recom- mendations of Engineer Martin. PUBLIC BUILDINGS, PUBLIC GROUNDS AND PARKS COMMITTEE Lease of Pro ert - Tioga Street: By Comm. Clynes: seconded by Comm. Baldini RESOLVED, That the City Attorney be directed to prepare a lease of the property on the east side of Tioga Street at the northerly bank of Cascadilla Street to the owner of the abutting land, with conditions the same as those contained in the previous lease and with a term of one-year, automatically renewable unless terminated by notification of either party. Carried Lehigh Valley Freight Shed: By Comm. Clynes: seconded by Comm. Ewanicki .« RESOLVED, That the contract for the demolition of the former Lehigh Valley freight shed on Taughannock Blvd. in accordance with the terms of the specifi-cations dated October 9, 1974, be awarded to Ithaca Rigging Service for their low bid of $4,200, and the Supt. be authorized to direct the demolition to proceed as soon as the present tenant or tenants can be removed. Carried Mayor Conley reported that the Attorney for the City and himself were directed by Council to contact the State and strongly protest.their action of putting this oo the National Register. Mayor Conley said in his telephone conversation he told them that something might happen to that building and it might come down. He was` told by the State office that the City could be in jeopardy of any future federal-,funding. However, the City has never been officially notified by anyone that this is on the national anything. The only thing the City has is the note from the State saying that they were going to recommend it. Mayor Conley said in any event that the Attorney for the City can ascertain that the City could in fact have some problems with the federal government in the way of funding the City might ask the Board to hold up. Comm. Clynes commented that by passing this resolution it will bring the issue to a head but it will take some time to get tenants out, and our congressman is aware pf the situation. Ithaca Commons R_egulations: By Comm. Clynes: seconded by Comm. Schickel RESOLVEU, That the following-interim-'regulations with respect to that portion of the 100 and 200 blocks of East State Street and the 100 block of North Tioga Street, all collectively known as Ithaca Commons, be promulgated by the Board of Public Works: a. The riding of bicycles is prohibited. b. Vending without a specific permit issued by the Supt. of Public Works is prohibited. c. Operation of vehicles other than emergency vehicles and city-owned service vehicles is prohibited except by special permit issued by the Supt. of Public Works, d. The posting of bills or notices, or the attachments of any unauthor- ized devices to any of the structures of the Commons is prohibited. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That these regulations be published as required by city ordinances and be included in the Code of Regulations of the Board of Public Works. Carried Comm. Stein commented that these are temporary types of regulations, and that the Commons Committee is in the process in doing something else that would reflect the intent of that group as it develops. Howard Schlieder Resignation: By Comm. Clynes: seconded by Comm. Baldini iI�OLVED, That the Board accept with regret the resignation of Howard Schlieder add that the Superintendent be directed to arrange for a severance in accordance with the established City practice. Carried -4- FINANCE, ACCOUNTS AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS COMMITTEE Audit: By Comm. Schickel : seconded by Comm. Baldini RESOLVED, That bills audited and approved by the Finance Committee as listed on Abstract No. 1 of the Construction & Maintenance Division and the Water & Sewer Division be approved for payment, and that the bills receivable be ap- proved and ordered rendered. Carried Capital Funds: Comm. Schickel reported that it was the Finance Committee's understanding that capital funs were provided in the 1975 tentative budget for Public Works requirements as shown on the attached sheet. PARKING, TRAFFIC AND TRANSIT COMMITTEE Bus Service - Quarry Street: By Co*. Stein: seconded by Comm. Ewanicki RESOLVED, That the letter from Ithacare with respect to b' s service to the facility on Quarry Street be referred to the Parking, Tra fic and Transit Committee of the Board of Public Works and to the Planning & Development Commit- tee of Common Council . Carried Lake Street - Removal of Parking Restrictions: Comm. Stein reported that the present state of deve opment f La a treet in the vicinity of Cliffside Terrace, Kline Road, and the Board of Education building is such that it would not be in the best interest of traffic or pedestrian safety to remove the present parking restrictions. By Comm. Stein: seconded by Comm. Schickel RESOLVED, That the regue t of Attorney Gersh on behalf of the 'Cliffside Terrace Apartments for removal of parking restrictions on Lake Street, be denied. Carried Traffic Code: By Comm. Stein: seconded by Comm. Ewanicki RESOLV ff TFat the Common Council be requested to make the following changes in the Traffic Code: Section 15-182 Parking prohibited during certain hours on certain streets. Insert - No standing 3:00 p,m. - 6:00 p.m. except Sundays, north Aurora Street, east side, State Street to Buffalo Street. North Aurora Street, west side, Seneca Street to Buffalo Street. Section 15-180 Parking prohibited at all times on certain streets. Insert - Giles Street, southside, State Street to Giles Street Bridge over Six Mile Creek. Giles Street, north side, State Street to Bridge Street. Giles Street, north side, from a point 150 feet west of Bridge Street, west to Giles Street Bridge over Six Mile Creek. Carried Mayor Conley introduced C%ir. Chuck Quenette, who has announced his intentions to seek the republican nomination for Mayor in the 1975 elections. On a motion the meeting was adjourned at 4:37 p.m. r Jo��eph TA_ Rundle, City Clerk Edward J. Conleyr, M yor BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE JANUARY 8, 1975 9203 William Gray G2122 18.79 9204 Stewart Stein G2122 18.79 9205 Eddon W. Hilker G2122 12.46 9206 Al George F2144 15.03 n it It G2122 15.03 9207 Willis Hilker F2144 15.03 n it " G2122 15.03 9208 St. Paul's Methodist Church F2144 15.00 9209 Mary Wright F2144 15.00 9210 Freeville Lumber Co. F2144 128.33 it it it n G2122 128.32 9211 Town of Ithaca F2378 2,235.29 9212 Town of Ithaca F2378 273.69 9213 Barbara A. Miller F2144 137.05 9214 A. J. Eckert Co. F2650 30.78 9215 Town of Lansing mater Dist. #1 F2378 952.00 TOTAL $4,025.62 WATER $3,817.20 SEWER 208.42 APPROVED BY FINANCE COMMITTEE ELM STREET - ON STREET PARKING s Problem: Elm Street, a "main feeder" street connecting West Hill to State Street, has a pavement width of 24 feet. Servicing a large area both within the city and out, the two lanes thereby provide the bare minimum width for the "desire route". Above Chestnut Street, there is sufficient off-street parking available; but in the 100-200 block, there is a difficiency in off-street area, and more importantly, insufficient area for additional berths due to the steepness of the hillside. Though parking is allowed in this block, through travel is hazardous because of the narrowed roadway (two lanes C 9 feet for a traveling width of 13 feet) necessitated by the parking. In addition, the sight distance is greatly reduced by vehicles parking on the inside of a slight curve and on the 'brow of a hill. Solution: There are several standard measures which can be used to alleviate or correct this problem. These are: 1) Hake the street one-way. a. Make the street alternately one-way, controlled by stop lights. 2) Prohibit parking entirely. 3) Remove the need for parking by purchase of the adjacent lands. a. Purchase some adjacent lands and construct a parking area. 4) Widen the street a. Widen part of the street to provide a parking lot. Alternate No. 1: :lake the Street One-Way Twenty-four feet of pavement T•:idth limits this road to two lanes of cars. Without any physical change of the roadway, parking can be allowed if only one lane is used for travel. Regardless of the direction of traffic assigned this road, a return route (or couplet) riust be provided. The only existing route for return is via Sunrise Road and Chestnut Street. At best, this route is very circuitous. r a) Alternate One-Wav A variation, of the "oue-way plan,", would require the installation of stop lights at both i.h:is of constructed parking areas, alternately stopping and nassing opposing directions of traffic. Gilile this eliminates the "round-about route", it seriously decreases the capacity of the street to pass vehicles and increases the time r for passage. With anticipated new developLlants on West Lill, t planning should be developed for increases (not decreases) in traffic circulation or. this important route. -2- Alternate No 2: Prohibit Parking This alternative is not a solution. It is denial that a problem exists. But its negativism doesn't end there. With no parking available, prospective tenants would not prefer these apartments, depressing the desirability of this location, and thus lower the house and land values. In addition, with such a cavalier decision, local reacticn could cause additional police d surveillance to prevent illegal use of roadway and/or sidewalks. Alternate No. 3: Purchase the Lands If the on-street parking cannot be easily stopped because of demand, the 4 next step would be to remove the demand by the purchase of the land and removal of the houses. There are two types of expense here involved: the "initial" for purchase and demolition and the "continuing expense" of lowered tax base. There would be no income. a) Purchase some adjacent lands and construct a parking area. Phile off-street park=ing is always preferable to on-street parking, the configuration of the adjacent lands, in all practical sense, would require vehicles parked off-street, to back into the traveled way to get out. The amount of fill to do otherwise would be enormous. The width of such off-street parking to forestall the backing into the street would have to be in excess of 40 feet from the curb line. The amount of fill could be reduced by the construction of retaining walls to contain the fill, but walls 10 to 15 feet in height would be required. The number of parking spaces - so provided would be insufficient for the number of vehicles needing space. Alternate No. 4: Widen the Street The ultimate solution for traffic flow on Elm Street would, of course, provide ample room for free flow to and from the developing areas this road serves. However, further study is needed to justify tiiis expense because of a grade problem (in excess of ;%) and a len7t1,,. rock outcrop to be rcmovad. .fin auditional 6 feet is necessary, for a tttal of 32 feet of pavement, to provide for two lanes of travel and one parking lane. The additional S feet could be in the form of a shoulder widening with gravel base, or in the form of a full asphalt widening with curbing. a) _Widen part of the street to provide a parking slot. The desired location for additional n.irl:in�, fortunately, falls where there appears to be riinimal rock outcrop. This location is about 321 feet ions;, provi6in7 )ace for about 15 cars and nn-)osite tale houses. 1o•.ever, t^ere is concert:, for nar?-.ors cross Che road,,ray to and fro:: Heir cars at all times. -3- f Recommendation of City Engineer The entire length of Elm Street should be widered,and there is room on the existing right of way to build the roadwav to as much as 36 feet. If parking on one side is desired, the width should be 32 feet. In a sequential procedure, the City Engineer recommends that the length of Elm Street from Floral Avenue to Chestnut Street be so widened. However, the side hill slope and rock out- crops could make this work quite costly. In addition, there is concrete walk and stairway to E•7est Hill School that would require rebuilding. To satisfy the present immediate ;problem, a portion of the roadway doc,rnhill from the t school's stairway to a point about 50 feet opposite the last house (Craves) marked by a power pole at the curb, could be widened the 8 feet to form an indentation or parking slot, with the intention of continuing the widening in both directions at some future date. There are several drawbacks to be noted about the placing of "parking slots" on city streets. Firstly, can the slot be properly maintained and cleaned? Secondly, how do we prevent € "long-time" storage of cars in the slot" Odd-even parking regulations would ' make this awkward. Twenty-four hour parking is hard to regulate. Thirdly, F this action may set a prededent where other areas of the city may request a similar construction. Howard R. Schlieder January 7, 1975 BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS C#TY OF ITHACA, NM'-YORK Regular' Meetitg 4:0o p.m. January 22, 1975 PRESENT: Mayor - Conley Commissioners- 0) - Clynes, Ewanicki, Schickel, Shaw, Stein - ABSENT: Commissioner (1) -- Baldini OTHERS PRESENT: Aldermen 2 - Jones; Meyer City Engineer -'Schlieder Supt. of Public Works - Dingman Attorney for the City - Shapiro Asst. Supt. of Public Works - Hannan Controller - Daley Asst. to the Supt. of Public Works - Dougherty City Clerk - Rundle MINUTES: By Comm. Schickel: seconded by Comm. Stein RESOLVED, That the minutes of the January 8_, .1975-, meeting.be approved as recorded by the City Clerk. Carried SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT REGULAR- -MEETING FEBRUARY:_RY: Su t Dingman urged the Board to hold their next --- - � g meeting on February 1231 19'75, even though City Hall will be closed due to the holiday (Lincoln's birthday). He said the reason for this is that there will be bids to be taken, and approval of the plans for the. maintenance facility. No objections were made. PERMIT FOR DISCHARGE OF SEWAGE TREATMENT-PLANT EFFLUENT INTO INLET CREEK: Asst. Supt. , Hannan, reported that what they have in hand now is a permit, NPDES No. 0026638, which pertains to the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System. The federal government has gotten into the treatment plant business. In the case of New York State in conjunction with the New -York State Health Department, the two of them are working together b1A the NPDES permit spells out much more clearly of ,just what is expected of a sewhge treatment plant, exactly what tests you run, how often you run them, how they should be taken, etc. The whole thing is much more affixed in order to handle it on a national basis, which is what they are trying to do. Mr. Hannan said it wasn't much different than what they have always done with the state; we will now have to report to the federal people as well as the state people, on forms which we have to prepare. The effective date of the permit is January 31, 1975, so as of February they will start gathering this information. Mr. Hannan said the other thing that we also have to do is the elimination of all pollutants by supposedly 1977. We, along with all the other plants in the country, are not able to do such a thing, and what has to be done is to come up with a schedule of compliance of when we are going to do it. This is in two phases and the first deadline is August 1, 1975, of which we are golkg to come up with this so called maxi-mini report that the state people have talked about. On this report we within the plant will come up with report on how we can come up with a maximum treatment with the least amount of money within the plant we now have. In order to comply with this zero pollution by 1977 we are going to have to come up with a consulting engineer and a fancy plan of how we are going to remove phosperous and suspend the solids which are the two main reasons we are not able to achieve zero pollution. The O'Brien & Gere study that is now in progress for the county in which undoubtedly the city plan will be the main factor in the area for this zero pollution, so that the final plan really on this schedule of compliance that the federal people have asked for will be pretty much based on what O'Brien & Gere recommendations are for the county setup. Essentially we have a report and we have a permit, we are already in the process of complying with everything that we can and our first deadline is August 1, 1975• The final deadline in the final plan will be dependent on O'Brien & Gere and we don't yet have an exact date of when this might be available. MAINTENANCE FACILITY: Asst. to the Supt. , Dougherty, reported that the design for the new building appears to be going pretty much on schedule. Mr. Dougherty has been meeting with Thomas Miller for the past three weeks and he should have the plans ready for us to review on February -rd. They plan on using that week i -2- January 22, 1975 to review the plans by the staff and by the building committee. The Board will be asked at the February 12th meeting to approve the construction plans and authorized bids. They will ask that the bids be taken on March 10. Mayor Conley asked if there was anything that the city will have to submit to them or any approvals that they must get in order to get UMTA funds. Mr. Dougherty's understanding was that they have all of the information that they require. The only thing we are waiting for now is to hear from them whether or not they approve the funds. Comm. Clynes commented that he agrees with Mr. Bagnardi not to bid it on a Monday, that by bidding on a Tuesday would take advantage of the weekend mail and perhaps get a better price. Alderman Jones explained that the only question that has arisen in the Planning Department is nothing to do with the application, as she understands it but rather it has to do with specific things which must be in the maintenance facility in order to qualify the city for $165,000 of UMTA funds, and unless these things are incorporated in the facility the city will not be eligible for that money. Alderman Jones said it is her understanding that there possibly has to be some coordination between what they say must be included, and what is being included. Mayor Conley asked if there has been any communication received from them that indicates that we have special things to take into consideration. Alderman Jones said there has been communi=ation. Supt. Dingman commented that he would contact Planning Director Van Cort regarding this matter. Alderman Meyer asked what plans do -we have if the UMTA funds do not come through. Controller Daley said we will have it as normal bonding procedure. If we do not get the UMTA funds the city has got to budget for two new buses this year. , Alderman Meyer commented that she is not sure that it is not clear in all Councilmen's minds what the options are, that if they don't get the UMTA funds, it would have to be bonded. Attorney Shapiro said as he recalls Council did approve the total project without the consideration of UMTA because the question of the UMTA funds came up with regard to possible delay taking hhe CYO property to see whether we could get the UMTA funds for that too. The decision was made that no let's go ahead and buy the property and hope that we can get the UMTA funds later and let's get on with the project. The UMTA funds was a possibility that came in after Council had already approveithe project for the money and didn't go ahead with the total SUM. HIGHWAYS, STREET LIGHTING AND REFUSE COMMITTEE: BIDS - TRACTORS: By Comm. Shaw: seconded by Comm. Schickel RESOLVED, That the Superintendent be authorized to take bids on February 10 for the following motor vehicles for the Buildings & Grounds Division: Agricultural Tractor Tractor Loader Carried BIAS - MOTOR VEHICLES: By Comm. Shaw: seconded by Comm. Schickel RESOLVED, That the Superintendent be authorized to receive bids on February 24 for the following list of motor vehicles for the Construction & Maintenance Division, Buildings & Grounds Division, and for the Water & Seger Division: 1 Standard-size Four-door Sedan 2 1/2 Ton Pickup Truck 1 3/4 Ton Pickup Truck 2 24,000# GVW 144" { Dump Truck 2 24,000# GVW 136" W� Dump Truck 1 16 cu. yd. refuse packer Carried ?6g • -4- February 12, 1975 notice generally describing said Chapters at least once in the official news- paper of the City of Ithaca pursuant to B 5.50 of the Ithaca City Charter. Carried Authorized Complement of Employees Document: By Comm. Schiekel: seconded by Comm. Shaw RESOLVED, That a document entitled "City of Ithaca, Department of Public Works, Authorized Complement of Employees, February 1, 1975' be approved and adopted by the Board as the authorized complement of employees for its Department of Public Works. This approval pertains particularly to the authorized job titles and numbers of persons authorized to fill those titles. Alderman Boothroyd stated that as you are aware the B & A Committee is in the process of reviewing all departments for this year to see how they can save the City some money or change services or what have you, and unless this is really vital to the operation of the dept. it would be well if they waited a month. Supt. Dingman stated that this is an updating because they have not published this annually and he wanted to make this document official. Comm. Stein asked Supt. Dingman to explain how they can have no authorized positions and yet it is filled. Supt. Dingman stated that they never exceed in a division the number of positions authorized but there may be more in a certain area than in others. He stated that they may fill more at a lower classification only because they have not moved people up yet. A vote was taken on the above motion that resulted as follows: Carried By Comm. Schickel: seconded by Comm. Ewanicki RESOLVED, That Account 1440 (Engineering Division) be revised by transferring $150.00 from the Personal Services line to the Advertising line. Carried PARKING, TRAFFIC & TRANSIT COMMITTEE Comm. Stein reported that there is a need for replacement of one of the large buses. There is a growing cost for servicing the buses because they are old and breaking down. The purpose of this recommendation is to indicate that the bus is needed this year, and hopefully will be paid for by UMTA. Request for One Bus: By Comm. Stein: seconded by Comm. Schickel RESOLVED, That the Common Council be requested to amend the equipment list attached to the 1975 budget to provide for one intermediate-size passenger bus. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Common Council be requested to amend Account A5630 to provide $45,000 for the purchase of one intermediate-size passenger bus. Carried Alderman Boothroyd asked if it was ordered now when would it arrive. Mr. Lougherty remarked that it would depend on the manufacturer, GMC could deliver a bus in six months. By Comm. Stein: seconded by Comm. Schickel RESOLVED, That the report of Bernard Carpenter with respect to his accomplishments in the position of Foreman of the Transit Division be approved. (Copy Attached to Minutes). Carried OLD BUSINESS Comm. Ewanicki asked if the contractor was still responsible for the Commons or if the City was. He said that several areas that will eventually be catch basins are still open, and are dangerous. Supt. Dingman stated that the responsibility still remains with the contractor but the City has responsibilities also. We have required the contractor to make those areas safe during this period of shutdown. BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE FEBRUARY 12, 1975 9248 Hazel Brown G2122 $ 20.47 9249 Ithaca Gun G2122 40.94 9250 Phil White, J . G2122 20.47 9251 C. T. Sanford G2122 13.41 9252 Antonio M. Hernaez G2122 13.96 9253 Annalou Inc. F2144 23.66 9254 Village of Cayuga Heights F2378 343.14 9255 Lawrence Kolara F2144 88.26 9255 " u G2122 88.25 9256 City of Ithaca School District F2378 82.17 9256 " n n It it G2374 82.17 9257 Charles V. Brown F2144 15.00 9258 Hugh Travis F2144 15.00 9259 Leonard Ferris F2144 15.00 9260 Charles Allaben, Jr. F2144 15.00 9261 Hinda C. Neufeld F2144 15.00 9262 Frances Davis F2144 16.65 9263 Naomi Cook F2144 16.99 9264 Ithaca Valley Real Estate Corp. F2144 6.55 L 9265 Town of Lansing F2378 9.70 9266 William Bontempi F2144 11.21 9267 Beth Church F2144 15.68 9268 Charles Wilson F2144 12.44 9269 Cornell Radio Guild F2144 15.00 9270 Lansing W.H.#1 F2378 7.66 9271 Lansing W.D.#1 F2378 2,587.20 9272 Annalou Inc. F2142 35.08 9273 Naomi Cook F2144 15.00 9274 City of Ithaca F2655 1,205.33 9275 City of Ithaca F2655 4.36 9276 Town of Lansing F2378 16,283.80 TOTAL $21,134.55 WATER $20,854.88 SEWER 279.67 APPROVED BY FINANCE COMMITTEE 809 New York State Electric & Gas A2655 $ 26.99 870 Dr. Murray Klauber A2690 414.54 871 Crispell Charter Service Inc. A1170 50.00 872 Swarthout & Ferris Bus Service A1170 200 00 691.53 4441 LI .00A 20,47 B .00 A 4 0,94 B .00 20.47 B .00 A 13.41 B .00 A 1 3.96 2 3.66 A .00 3 4 3.14 A .00 8 8.26 A 8 825 B 82.11 A 82,17 B 15,00 A .00 B . 15.00 A LI .00 B 15.00 A .00 1 5.00 A .00 B 15,00 A .00 B 16.65 A .00 B 16,99 A .00 B 6.55 A .00 B 9.70 A .00 B 1 1.21 A .00 B 1 5.68 A .00 B 12.44 A .00 B 1 5.00 A .00 B 7.66 A .00 B 2,5 87.20 A .00 B 35.08 A .00 15,00 A .00 El 1,2 0 5.33 A .00 B 4.36 A .00 16,283.80 A .00 B 20,854.88 * A 2 7 9.67 * B BOARD OF PTJBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS Af COUNTS RECEIVAT3T.E JANUARY 22, 1975 -- 9216 George's Restaurant G2122 w 20.47 9217 Mary Weiner F2144 24.30 ' 9218 Calvin F. Rowe F2144 15.00 9219 William V. M. Steele F2144 15.00 9220 Cornell University F2650 110.58 9221 George Mucha F2144 19.00 9222 A. Wade Boykin F2144 32.03 9223 Wallace Steel F2144 440.23 n n n G2122 440.23 9224 Harold H. Dininny F2141, 166.84. 9225 c.ertrude C. Gray G2120 14.40 9226 horse chain, Co 02120 175.00 9227 James Mahanna Estate G2120 10.00 9223 Town of Ithaca F2378 46.50 9229 Town of Ithaca F2378 40.37 9230 Town of Ithaca F2379 67.37 9231 Toi•m of Ithaca F2378 119.47 9232 Town of Ithaca F2379 121 .13 9233 Village of Cayuga Heights F2378 110.84 9234 �,m of Ithaca F2.378 77.97 9235 Ithaca College F2144 108.33 9236 Town of Ithaca G2374 90.44 9237 Dryden Sewer Dist. Y2 G2374 288.21 9238 Dryden Water Dist. #1 F2378 1,200.00 9239 Finger Lakes State Parks Commission F2378 18.75 9240 Village of Cayuga Heights F2378 5,812.50 9241 Town of Ithaca F2378 13,087.50 9242 McKinneys Water District F2378 75.00 X243 Trumensburg Rd. Water Dist. F2378 2,744.00 9244 Donohue -- Halvorson F2650 48.18 9245 Donohue - Halvorson 02122 32.00 924..5 ;lobar Plumbing & Heating G2122 19.00 9247 Wilson Plumbing & Heating G2122 _ 8.00 TOTAL w25,598.64 WATER :a 24,500.a9 SEWER 1,097.75 APPROVED BY FINANCE COI21ITTEF il__ Pii. e__;ed 860 Wheatons Sheet Metal. Shop A1720 100.00 961 Tompkins County Trust Company A2192 15.35 862 Tompkins County Trust A2192 7.00 863 Tompkins County Trust A2192 7.55 865 Tompkins County Trust A2192 10.00 866 P & C Food Store Inc. A1720 500.00 86? 1kw York State Electric & Gas Corporation A2560 10.00 86£ Now York State Electric & Gas Corporation A250 8,00 TOTAL =---117.90 -3- January 220 197 PUBLIC B=XXGS,S,PUBLIC GROUNDS AND PARKS COMMITTEE CENTER FAR TAM ARTS: By Comm. Clynes: seconded by Comm. Schickel RESOLVED, That the Center for the Arts be authorized to proceed with the renovation of the airport Hangar in. acoord*nce with plans presented to the Buildings & Grounds Committee by Architect Mueller do January 13. This authorization is to be subject to the provision that no work shall be started until the plans have been approved by the Building Commissioner with respect to the structural sufficiency, life safety and public assembly aspects; by the County Health Department with respect to public health; and by the Fire Chief with respect to public safety. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That as a condition of this approval, the Center ,for the Arts meet the requirements of the agreement between the City and the Center with respect to the deposit of money in a point account to assure completion of the work. Carried STREETER ASSOCIATES: Streeter Associates has present requisition No. 7 for payment of services in connection with the construction of the Ithaca Commons in the amount of $26,690.50. This makes the total completed to date $706,547,3'0 out of a total adjusted contract price of $793,248.30, or approximately 89%. CO t� By Comm. Clynes: seconded by Comm. Ewanicki RESOLVED, That requisition No. 7 of Streeter Associates for construction services in connection with Ithaca Commons be approved in the amount of $26,690.50. - Carried FINANCE, ACCOUNTS AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS COMMITTEE AUDIT: By Comm. Schickel: seconded by Comm. Shaw RESOLVED, That bills audited and approved by the Finance Committee as listed on Abstract No. 2 of the Construction & Maintenance Division and the Water and Sewer Division be approved for payment, and that the bills receivable be approved and ordered rendered. Carried CITY ENGINEER: By Comm. Schickel: seconded by Comm. Stein RESOLVED, That the Superintendent be authorized to place ads in trade magazines with national coverage in an attempt to find a City Engineer. Carried PARKING, TRAFFIC AND TRANSIT COMMITTEE TRAFFIC ORDINANCES CHANGE: By Comm. Stein: seconded by Comm. Shaw RESOLVED, That Common Council be requested to change its traffic ordinances as follows: Section 15-182 Parking prohibited during certain hours on certain streets. Two hour parking: Delete: Turner Place, east side of 500 block, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m Insert: Turner Place, east side of 500 block, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Carried SIGNALIZATION - CASCADILLA STREET & MEADOW STREET: Comm. Stein reported that he has received a letter from the Department of Transportation advising us that our most recent request for signalization of the intersection of Cascadilla Street and Meadov,Street has been denied. Supt. Dingman explained that in traffic engineer talk in determine whether to put up a signal, they study it with a certain criteria in mind; one of them being the total number of vehicles which must use the intersection, another might be the number of accidents in a certain period of time. The professional staff of the DOT in the Syracuse office has reviewed this intersection again from a correct 'traffic count standpoint. The study was made between the hours of 4 and 6 p.m. on a Thursday in the Fall. The amount of traffic on Cascadill a Street was well -4- January 22, 1975 below the required volume which should be present to begin consideration of installation of a traffic signal. The delay study indicated that the average delay for a motorist entering Meadow Street was less than the minimum delay caused if the traffic signal were to be installed. The minimum delay of a traffic signal would be about 35 seconds, in that location. The average motorist who tryed to get out of Cascadilla Street did not have to wait as much as 35 seconds. Based on this study they felt that a traffic signal was not justified at this time. COMMUNITY TRANSIT SYSTEM - REPORT OF OPERATIONS: By Comm. Stein: seconded by Comm. Ewanicki RESOLVED, That the Community Transit System report of operations, October - December 197+ be accepted. (copy attached to minutes) Carried Comm. Stein reviewed the transit report with the Board. ITHACARE BUS: Comm. Stein reported that the Ithacare Bus request which had been scheduled and then cancelled because of the breakdown of several buses. The trial run has been rescheduled for Friday, January 24, 1975, at 3 o'clock. City Engineer Schlieder commented that he was on the Board of the United Fund and they have discussed the financing of a mini bus which would be run for the invalid aged by the American Red Cross. Mr. Schlieder felt that this should be incorporated in their discussions of that facility. Comm. Stein remarked that this group is aware of this. HOWARD SCHLIEDER_ - RESOLUTION: By Comm. Ewanicki: seconded unanimously WHEREAS, Howard R. Schlieder has served the City of Ithaca as its City Engineer from June 1, 1967, and will conclude such service on January 31, 1975, in order to further advance his career, and WHEREAS, Mr. Schlieder, during his service to the City, has been a diligent and loyal servant, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That this Board thanks Mr. Schlieder for his service on behalf of the City, and wishes him success in his continuing career as a professional Engineer. Carried Unanimously OLD BUSINESS GOULD LEASE: Comm. Clynes reported that he had received a copy of the lease from Mr. Shapiro, and that he has no objection. Supt. Dingman explained that he has sent this down to Mr. Gould asking whether or not he approves it. If he does then Attorney Shapiro will be asked to sign it. This board will then be asked to refer it to Council. LVRR FREIGHT STATION: Mayor Conley commented that after meeting with the federal highway people Friday maybe provision should be made for the Board to meet to decide what we do and where we go. Supt. Dingman said that he has not seen any indication from the Council or the Board to stay the action of demolition further unless he was directed by the City or its chief executive not to. JR. OLYMPICS: Comm. Ewanicki asked about the extent of the city's committment to The Junior Olympics as far as labor and equipment, etc. is concerned. Supt. Dingman explained that there is a request in committee which the committee has not yet acted on. Supt. Dingman felt that some action should be taken within the month and have suggestions made to the committee for its recommendation. Mayor Conley said there was a resolution passed. The resolution in essence prompted by a question that they proposed to him. The Mayor talked to the Board; the Board at that time passed a resolution which said that the city would cooperate fully with that committee for the purpose of that event. The Mayor had hoped that the Bo ard.would allow them to utilize city personnel to erect things at their direction, to accomplish what they wanted accomplished. The Mayor felt that the Board has indicated that they would give full cooperation to the Junior Olympics committee. On a motion the meeting was adjourned at 4: 58 p.m. }i,.'.::.�¢,,� .� 3. ,- •ft °'fit% 'j//,':/7�✓f: r,.�� °-`.�" /4osep4 A. Rundle, City Clerk Edward J. -nle�, Mayor - f COMMUNITY TRANSIT SYSTEM REPORT OF OPERATIONS OCTOBER - DECEMBER 1974 October - December 1972 1973 1974 INCOME: Cash Fares $ 14,443.33 $ 17,335.79 $ 17,319.51 Tokens Sold 2,232.00 2,752.00 2,624.00 Student Tickets Sold 420.00 345.00 541.00 Sr. Citizen Tickets Sold 450.00 900.00 1,295.00 OtherIncome ---- ---- ---- NYS Operation Subsidy - -- 6,168.90 TOTAL INCOME $ 17,575.33 $ 21,332.79 $ 27,948.41 OPERATING EXPENSE Clerical 528.60 612.03 781.22 Driver Wage 15,111.53 20,402.89 21.929.38 Yechanic Wage 3.747.95 3,711.31 7,527.33 Clothing 20.25 211.35 459.00 Gas & Oil 1,171.35 1,839.67 2,781.76 Office Supplies 16.00 18.00 63.79 Equip, Parts & Supplies 1,893.39 3,722.85 4,555.95 Telephone 86.69 126.26 134.68 Printing 145.60 7.09.90 162.57 Equip. Maint. by Others 475.30 1,627.79 866.64 Travel & Mileage ---- ---- 83.19 Insurance 1,254.25 1,100.50 1,495,50 Rent of DFT Workspace & Facilities 300.00 300.00 00.00 TOTAL OPERATING EXPENSE $ 24,750-91 $ 33,755 $ 41,14 .O1 Depreciation 1,347.19 2,158.15 2,764.18 TOTAL EXPENSE $ -2670-9-97.1-0 $ 35,90.70 $ 3,905.19 NET LOSS BEFORE CAPITAL INVESTMENT 7,29$,58 12,449.76 13,192.60 NET LOSS AFTER CAPITAL INVESTMENT 8,552.77 14,607.91 15,956.78 • NUhBER OF PASSENGERS CARRIED Cash Fares 57,773 69,782 75,617 Tokens Used 11,770 12,610 13,117 Student Tickets Used 2,940 2,686 3,630 Sr. Citizen Tickets Used 2,380 7,665 8,476 TOTAL PASSENGERS CARRIED 77,763 92,74 1-00-;70 COMMUNITY TRANSIT SYSTEM REPORT OF OPERATIONS YEAR TO DATE 1974 January - December 1972 1973 197 INCOME: Cash Fares $ 52,754.71 $ 59,492.42 $ 679812.42 Tokens Sold 10,792.00 10,751.00 10,416.00 Student Tickets Sold 1,520.00 1,505.00 1,611.00 Sr. Citizen Tickets Sold 1,360 00 3,600.00 4,426.00 Other Income 16,144.15 10,565.00 10,000.00 New York State Operation Subsidy ---- ---- 17,802.97 TOTAL INCOTZ: $ 2,570.86 $ 75-59-13-7- 2- $112,0rg-39 OPERATING EXPENSE Clerical Wage 2,354.27 2,447.54 2,948.46 Driver Wage 63,205.83 80,153.86 82,790.00 Ylechanic Wage 14,991.66 14,620.58 24,917.74 Bus Painting Labor Cost ---- ---- 4,236.00 Clothing 356:70 598.75 673.85 Gas 8c Oil 4,565.24 6,421.73 11,182.20 Office Supplies 38.31 99.77 116.98 Equipment Parts & Supplies 7,051.94 11,896.32 17,341.51 Telephone 306.92 392.16 494.02 Printing 345.60 318.60 539.13 Equipment Yaintenance by Others 998.44 2,686.57 2,761.49 Travel & P"ileage ---- ---- 83.19 Insurance 5,017.00 4,402.00 5,982.00 Rent of DPTAT Workspace & Facilities 1,200.00 1,200.00 1,200.00 TOTAL OPERATING EXPENSE $10-07,73-1.91 $125,23'7.$$ $155,2 Depreciation 7,802.95 8,632.52 11,056.72 TOTAL EXPENSE $108,234.86- $133 $166,323.29 NET LOSS BEFORE CAPITAL INVESTMENT $ 17,861.05 $ 39,324.46 $ 43,198.18 NET LOSS AFTER CAPITAL INVESTMENT $ 25,664.00 $ 47,956.98 $ 54,254.90 NUMBER OF PASSENGERS CARRIED Cash Fares 211,015 238,408 277.588 Tokens Used 44,965 46,367 48,449 Student Tickets Used 11,372 10,283 12,188 Sr. Citizen Tickets Used 8,442 25,3z6 33,673 **Free Tickets Issued by P;erchants 2,850 4,642 4,032 Shuttle Bus - 6/17/74 - DBA -- -- 15 TOTAL PASSENGERS CARRIED 278 325,026 375,9 ** 2 weeks only 8-28-72/ 9-9-72 8-30-73/ 9-15-73 8-28-74/ 9-7-74 BO.APD' 077 !".7BLIC 1'7RKS PROCEEDINGS City of ITHACA*,-NEW YORK Regular Meeting 4:00 p.m. February 12, 1975 Mayor - Conley Cofivnissioners - (5) Clynes, EWanicki, Schickel, Shaw, Stein ABSENT Commissioner - (1) Baldini O RS ,'RESFFTT Aldermen - Boothroyd, Barbers Jones, Nichols, Meyer Supt. of Public Works Dingman Dept Building Comm, - Jones Asst. Supt.­of Public Works - Hannan Attorney for the: City - 'Shapiro Asst. to the Supt. of Public Works - Dougherty Platihing Director` - VanCort City Controller - Daley City Clerk - Rundle MINUTES CT Mayor Conley asked for approval of the minutes of January 22, 1975• C\1 By Comm. Schickel: seconded by Comm.. Clynes RESOLVED, That the minutes of January 22, 1975 be approved as recorded by the City Clerk. Carried ATTORNEY FOR THE CITY'S REPORT Attorney for the City, Shapiro reported that he received a notice of a.class action by the City of New York against GeneraltMgtors Corp. The City was sent the notice because they might be one of the members of the, class. The class has to do with municipalities that have bought buses from GM Corp. between October 4, 1968 and August 8, 1973. The definition of the buses is that they have a seating capacity of 40 adults. Attorney Shapiro spoke with.,Supt.� Dingman and found out that none of the City's buses have a seating capacity of 40 or more. Attorney Shapiro went on to say that they could request for exclusion from the class and proceed on their own or forget about. it. Another thing they can do is do nothing and be considered a member of the class and if there is any recovery and we qualify they may get some of the recovery or the City could inform them within 60 days that they wish to remain a member of the class but want to be represented by their own council. There is .a 30 day requirement for requesting exclusion from the class. The Attorney for the City recommended that they do nothing and see how the case develops. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT Appointment: Superintendent Dingman requested the Board's approval of his appointment of: Paul,A. Capozzi a Laborer in the Construction & Maintenance Division at $2.85 per hour, effective February 10, 1975. F Clynes: seconded by Comm. Schickel RESOLVED, That Paul A. Capozzi be appointed a Laborer in the Construction & Maintenance Division at $2.85 per hour, effective February 10, 1975• Carried City Engineer Application Review: Supt. Dingman commented that he would appreciate a committee of three or more Commissioners to review the applications for City Engineer and to make recommendations thereon. He suggested a meeting of this ccmmittee at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, the 19th. By Comm. Clynes: seconded by Comm. Ewanicki RESOLVED, That the Board act as a committee of the whole to review the applications for City Engineer. Carried The Mayor explained that Council had not lifted the moratorium on that position .yet. MATER AND SANITARY SEWER COMMITTEE No Report. February 12-;41975 HIGHWAYS, STREET LIGHTING AND REFUSE COMMITTEE By Comm. Shaw: seconded by Comm. Schickel RESOLVED, That the request of residents of Warren Place and Richards Place for street lights, be referred to the Highway Committee. Carried BRIDGES, CREEKS AND STORM DRAINAGE COMMITTEE By Comm. Stein: seconded by Comm. Schickel RESOLVED; That the Supt. be authorized to engage the services of Modjeski & Masters to prepare construction drawings and specifications for the reconstruction of the deck and replacement of rails on the Hancock Street Bridge. Carried Supt. Dingman explained why they were using Modjeski & Masters at this time. The reason for this is that the money has been provided in the Capital Budget and they must move rapidly to get the ,job done in the construction season. By Comml Stein: seconded by Comm. Schickel RESOLVED, That the Stipt. be authorized to engage the services of ModjJski & Masters to complete the bridge inspection program which was instituted in 1974. Comm. Stein commented that he was thinking in terms of budget and budget savings and asked if this project could be spread over a two year period without aiky harm. Supt. Dingman explained that this is the final year for this inspection and that they will be a year late with this inspection as it is and if it is spread out over the next two years they will be very late. He is apprehensive about letting the bridges go past the 10 year period inspection. A vote was taken on the above motion that resulted as follows: Carried PUBLIC BUILDINGS, PUBLIC GROUNDS & PARKS COMMITTEE Cass Park Restrooms: By Comm. Clynes: seconded by Comm. Ewanicki RESOLVED, That plans and specifications for two combination rest-room storage buildings for Cass Park be approved, and the Supt. be authorized to offer them for bid with bids returnable on March 10, 1975 at 3 p.m. Carried Anton Egner Bill: By Comm. Clynes: seconded by Comm. Schickel RESOLVED, That a bill of Architect Anton Egner for consulting and inspection services on the Ithaca Commons through January be approved in the amount of $3,489.03. Carried T. G. Miller Bill: By Comm. Clynes: seconded by Comm. Ewanicki RESOLVED, That a bill of T. G. Miller, P. C. for engineering services in come nection with the design of the Construction & Maintenance Garage be approved in the amount of $9,170. Carried Bids for Agricultural Tractor: Comm. Clynes reported that bids were received on Monday, February 10, 1975 for supplying one Agricultural Tractor for the Building & Grounds Division as €0110,,Ts: T & J Simplicity Sales & Service $2,551.35 Vann's Outdoor Power Equipment 4,195.00 Arsenault Tractor Sales, Inc., 2,606.50 Dryden Lawn & Recreation, Inc, x,797.50 By Comm. Clynes: seconded by Comm. Schickel RESOLVED, That the contract for supplying one 1975 Simplicity Model 9020 Agricultural Tractor in accordance with the specifications of January 21, 1975, be awarded to T & J Simplicity Sales and Service for their low bid of $2,551.35• Comm. Stein asked if this was the sum 0 money estimated. -3- February 12, 1975 Supt. Dingman stated that the estimation was $2,200. A vote was taken on the above motion -that resulted as follows: Carried Bids for Tractor Loads : Comm. Clynes reported that bids were received on Monday February 10, 1975, for supplying one Tractor Loader for the Building & Grounds Division as follows: St C. 'Hansen, Inc. : $10,819400 U. Arsenault Tractor Sales$ Inc. $ 8,980.00 Comm. Clynes commented that due: to the fact that we have a local bidder whole not quite up to specs. that 2000 is involved that this be referred Jointly t4 the Supt. and Attorney for study. By Comm. Clynes: seconded by Comm. Schickel RESOLVED, That this be referred jointly to the Supt. and Attorney for the C*ty for further study. Cq v Mayor Conley asked Mrj Dingman if they can negotiate a bid diter they have received a bid. Supt. Dingman assumed that they can negotiate with the low bidder. They have made an investigation and there are several areas that the two are not comparable. Attorney for the City Shapiro stated that he felt that all bids should be rejected and be rebid. It is not fair to go to one cmpany and say to them to get their specs up and maybe waive a couple of the specs. Attorney Shapiro felt that the .problem is with the specs that went out. Comm. Clynes withdrew his original motion and made the following motion.- By Comm. Clynes: seconded by Comm. Schickel RESOLVED, -That the Board reject all bids and rebid. Carried FINANCE, ACCOUNTS & CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT COMMITTEE Audit: By Comm. Schickel: seconded by Comm. Stein RESOLVED, That bills audited and approved by the Finance Committee as listed (#n Abstract No. 3 of the Construction & Maintenance Division and the Water & SOwar Division be approved for payment, and that the bills receivable be approved and ordered rendered. Carried Rules and Regulations Adoption by the Board: By Comm. Schickel: seconded by Com. .Ewanicki WHEREAS, The general rules and regulations of the Board of Public Works pertaining to Parks and Pe creation; Streets, Sidewalks and Public Places, Water and Sewer,; and Garbage, Trash and Weeds .have been prepared in Code Form; and WHEREAS, It is in the best interest of the City of Ithaca to adopt such rules and regulations in Code form, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the following Chapters annexed hereto and made a part hereof, be and haaeby are adopted as the general rules and regulations of the Board of Public Works as follows: Chapter 241 Parks and Recreation Chapter 244 Streets, Sidewalks and Public Places Chapter 245 Water and Sewers Chapter 272 Garbage, 'k ash and Weeds; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That all rules and regulations or parts thereof pertaining to the same subject matter and wXy other rules or.regulations or parts thereof inconsistent with the aforesaid rules and regulations contained in said Chapters, be and they hereby are repealed; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the City Clerk publish or cause to be published a ?fig • -4- February 12, 1975 notice generally describing said Chapters at least once in the official news- paper of the City of Ithaca pursuant to 8 5.50 of the Ithaca City Charter. Carried Authorized Complement of Employees Document: By Comm. Schickel: seconded by Comm. Shaw RESOLVED, That a document entitled "City of Ithaca, Department of Public Works, Authorized Complement of Employees, February 1, 1975' be approved and adopted by the Board as the authorized complement of employees for its Department of Public Works. This approval pertains particularly to the authorized job titles \ --,/ and numbers of persons authorized to fill those titles. Alderman Boothroyd stated that as you are aware the B & A Committee is in the process of reviewing all departments for this year to see how they can save the City some money or change services or what have you, and unless this is really vital to the operation of the dept. it would be well if they waited a month. Supt. Dingman stated that this is an updating because they have not published this annually and he wanted to make this document official. Comm. Stein asked Supt. Dingman to explain how they can have no authorized positions and yet it is filled. Supt. Dingman stated that they never exceed in a division the number of positions authorized but there may be more in a certain area than in others. He stated that they may fill more at a lower classification only because they have not moved people up yet. A vote was taken on the above motion that resulted as follows: Carried By Comm. Schickel: seconded by Comm. Ewanicki RESOLVED, That Account 1440 (Engineering Division) be revised by transferring $150.00 from the Personal Services line to the Advertising line. Carried �1 PARKING, TRAFFIC & TRANSIT COMMITTEE Comm. Stein reported that there is a need for replacement of one of the large buses. There is a growing cost for servicing the buses because they are old and breaking down. The purpose of this recommendation is to indicate that the bus is needed this year, and hopefully will be paid for by UMTA. Request for One Bus: By Comm. Stein: seconded by Comm. Schickel RESOLVED, That the Common Council be requested to amend the equipment list attached to the 1975 budget to provide for one intermediate-size passenger bus. BE IT.FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Common Council be requested to amend Account A5630 to provide $45,000 for the purchase of one intermediate-size passenger bus. Carried Alderman Boothroyd asked if it was ordered now when would it arrive. Mr. Lougherty remarked that it would depend on the manufacturer, GMC could deliver a bus in six months. By Comm. Stein: seconded by Comm. Schickel RESOLVED, That the report of Bernard Carpenter with respect to his accomplishments in the position of Foreman of the Transit Division be approved. (Copy Attached to Minutes). Carried OLD BUSINESS Comm. Ewanicki asked if the contractor was still responsible for the Commons or if the City was. He said that several areas that will eventually be catch basins are still open, and are dangerous. Supt. Dingman stated that the responsibility still remains with the contractor but the City has responsibilities also. We have required the contractor to make those areas safe during this period of shutdown. BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE FEBRUARY 12, 1975 9248 Hazel Brown G2122 $ 20.47 9249 Ithaca Gun G2122 40.94 9250 Phil White, Je. G2122 20.47 9251 C. T. Sanford G2122 13.41 9252 Antonio M. Hernaez G2122 13.96 9253 Annalou Inc. F2144 23.66 9254 Village of Cayuga Heights F2378 343.14 9255 Lawrence Kolars F2144 88.26 9255 " it G2122 88.25 9256 City of Ithaca School District F2378 82.17 9256 ° '" n u it G2374 82.17 9257 Charles V. Brown F2144 15.00 9258 Hugh Travis F2144 15.00 9259 Leonard Ferris F2144 15.00 9260 Charles Allaben, Jr. F2144 15.00 9261 Hinda C. Neufeld F2144 15.00 9262 Frances Davis F2144 16.65 9263 Naomi Cook F2144 16.99 9264 Ithaca Valley Real Estate Corp. F2144 6.55 L 9265 Town of Lansing F2378 9.70 9266 William Bontempi F2144 11.21 9267 Beth Church F2144 15.68 9268 Charles Wilson F2144 12.44 9269 Cornell Radio Guild F2144 15.00 9270 Lansing W.H.#1 F2378 7.66 9271 Lansing W.D.#1 F2378 2,587.20 9272 Annalou Inc. F2142 35.08 9273 Naomi Cook F2144 15.00 9274 City of Ithaca F2655 1,205.33 9275 City of Ithaca F2655 4.36 9276 Town of Lansing F2378 16,283.80 TOTAL $21,134.55 WATER $20,854.88 SEWER 279.67 APPROVED BY FINANCE COMMITTEE 8¢Q New York State Electric & Gas A2655 $ 26.99 870 Dr. Murray Klauber A2690 414.54 871 Crispell Charter Service Inc. A1170 50.00 872 Swarthout & Ferris Bus Service A1170 200.00 $ 691.53 r ' .00 * A 20.47 B .00 A 4 0.94 B .00 A 2 0.47 B .00 A 1 3.41 B .00 A 13.96 B 2 3.66 A .00 8 3 43.14 A .00 B 8 8.26 A 8 825 8 82.17 A 82.17 8 1 5.00 A .00 B 9 15.00 A ate/ .00 B 1 5.00 A .00 B 15.00 A .00 B 1 5.00 A .00 B 1 6.65 A .00 B 16.99 A .00 B 6.55 A .00 B 9.70 A .00 8 1121 A .00 B 1 5.68 A .00 B 12.44 A .00 B 1 5.00 A .00 B 7.66 A .00 B 2,5 87.20 A .00 B 35.08 A .00 B 1 5.00 A .00 B 1,2 0 5.33 A .00 B 4.36 A .00 8 1 6,2 83.80 A .00 B 20,854.88 * A 279.67 * B -5- February 12, 1975 UMTA: Mayor Conley stated that they contacted UMTA about the funding of $160,000.00 and the concerns that have grown out of it in the last couple of weeks. What was necessary was for the federal government to give the City a letter of no prejudice. A letter was sent requesting the no prejudice letter, so that the City could bid the project without jeopardizing those forth coming funds. The Government will allow the City to put the project out to bid and award the bid and they will buy into the project at a later date. They want the City to get started even without the letter of no prejudice. Several questions were asked pertaining to the legal aspects of what they are seeking to do. New Constructionfand Maintenance Garage Facility at Willow Ave. and Pier Rd. : A presentation was made to a joint meeting of the Board of Public Works, and the' Common Council by Mr. Robert Flumerfelt from the T. G. Miller engineering firm, Victor BagnarA. Architect and Mr. Roger Wadsworth Consulting Engineer• . from the firm of Personius-Wadsworth-Molter of Horseheads who worked on heating LID and electrical design. -Arter the presentation a question and answer period followed. Construction & Maintenance Garage Drawings, Specs and Bidding: By Comm. Clynes: seconded by Comm. Schickel RESOLVED, That the working drawings, specifications and bidding documents. prepared by T. G. Miller, P.C. for the new Construction & Maintenance Garage facility at Willow Ave. and Pier Rd. 'be approved, and subject to a further one week review period, and the Supt. be authorized to offer the project to bidders on February 19, 1975, with a bid receipt date of March 20, 1975 at 11 A.M. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Supt. be authorized to establish such pre-bid procedures as are advisable to secure comprehensive bids for the project. Carried Unanimously (Mayor's vote included) Supt,. Dingman explained what the procedure is for the bidding and what the Council will have ,.to do in the future. On a motion the' 'meeting was adjourned at 5:59 p.m. ios'4h 1. Rundle, City Clerk Edward J. Co Mayor -y l BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINQS City of ITHACA, NEW YORK Regular meeting 4:00 p.m. February 26, 1975 PRESENT Mayor - Conley Commissioners (5) - Baldini , Clynes, Ewanicki , Shaw, Stein ABSENT Commissioner (1) - Schickel OTHERS PRESENT City Controller - Daley Attorney for the City = Shapiro Aldermen - Boothroyd, Meyer, Nichols Supt. of Public Works - Dingman City Clerk - Rundle Asst. to the Supt. of Public Works - Dougherty Asst. Supt. of Public Works - Hannan MINUTES By Comm. Ewanicki : seconded by Comm. Clynes RESOLVED, That the minutes of the February 12, 1975 meeting be approved as recorded by the City Clerk. Carried Cr: WATER AND SANITARY. SEWER COMMITTEE Bids for Water Meters: Comm. Ewanicki reported that bids for supplying water meters for 1975 were received on February 24, 1975.' The Water & Sewer Division has reviewed these bids and recommends award to .the .Badger,.Meter Company. By Comm. Ewanicki:: seconded by Comm. Baldini RESOLVED, That the contract for supplying water meters and :remote reading: devices in accordance with the specification of February 4 be awarded to Badger Meter, Inc. at the unit prices shown in their bid. This was he only qualified bid. Carried Southern Cayuga Lake Intermunicipal Water Comm. : By Comm. Ewanicki : seconded by Comm. Clynes ,. RESOLVED, That the Southern Cayuga Lake Intermunicipal Water Commission be 14equested to' appoint a staff person to meet with Asst. Supt. of Public Works, Hannan for the purpose of cataloging, reviewing and 'recommending on all of the items on which agree-, ment between the city water system and the intermunicipal water system will' 'be required. Carried Alderman-Meyer asked for more information on.this, what kinds of information are needs:.'. Comm. Ewanicki said we'`have a lot of pipes, water meters, pumps, tanks and etc. that we bought and paid for that really haven't been paid for by the outlying districts. We have to come to a reasonable figure on how to transfer these things and what kind of renumberation we get from them. • Mayor Conley said right now it is a matter of working out the technical things, and any contract will have to be done by Council . HIGHWAYS, STREET LIGHTING AND REFUSE COMMITTEE • Comm► Shaw reported that motor vehicle bids were received on February 24 The Construction & Maintenance Division and the Building & • Grounds Division have reviewed these bids and .they feel that by some slight shifts in theyappropriations for extra equipment," the monies already appropriated will be sufficient to permit the purchase of all' of the vehicles bid on. A possible exception to this is the packer. The department is considering requesting the Finance Department to commit this for 1976 funding because it is unlikely that the vehicle will be delivered prior to December of this year. Vehicles for D.P.W. : By Comm. Shaw: seconded by Comm. Ewanicki . . RESOLVED, That the contract for supplying one sedan, four dump: trucks, and one refuse packer as specified in the bid specification of January 24 be awarded to Cayuga Motors Company to the extent that funds are available. -2- February 26, 1975 Comm. Stein asked if`the Supt. has estimated tatal cast of the bidf. Supt. Dingman replied, no but if- it would be :helpful. -we could rurt one up rather Quickly. A vote was taken on the above mdtiont which resulted as follows: Carried' .,, Ayes - 4 Abstention - 19Stein By Comm. Shaw: seconded by Comm. Clynes RESOLVED, That the contract for supplying three pickup trucks as specified -in the bid spedifications -6f January"24 be awarded to Zikakis Chevrolet to the extent that funds'AN'i'avai l able. Alderman Meyer asked if any of these bids or trucks have beon considered in the reevaluation of the budget. Mayon Conley said they were, and these were on the equipment list that was, approved by the Finance pommittee and Council and in the tentative -budget that Council passed. There hasn't been considered any budget-cut except in wages, .that was what was asked for by the Piriahte Committee of the Dept. of Public Works. ;t is true we Aire looking for economies, however, this equipment list was approved by the Finance Committee and Council . This is why we want to move the final budget to May, to give-more time for planning. AlderMad h'oothrbydsaid it seems to hire the Committee specified that some of the i trucks be 1/9 tbO instead of 3/4 ton, dAd he would assume there would be some savings involved. Playor Conley sdld we- dpproved the money. Alderman Boothroyd said the equipment list has been gone over once already. Mayor Conley said that the Departments were asked to bring all their equipm qt lists to the Finance Committee and they went over it,-And some of the requests were,%pared out at that time. Alderman Boothroyd said he would be suprised if 7% was cut from therd.. Mayor Conley said he was sure even more than 7% was cut, and then with the mon,fies. that were appropriated by the Finance Committee was adopted by Council and- th4t. is what Supt. Dingman has put out to bid. Mayor Conley said the personnel costs Mere strictly the Departmental requests, the only thing in the tentative.budget as.:a final item was the equipment list, any budget cutting will be mainly in the personnel . Comm. Stein said the reason he is abstaining is he is a little uneasy about this. . The newspapers keep telling us about agencies having to lay -off., people, he, is -conc&,ned that as few city employees be laye'd off as possible, and that we don't go a4e4d buying alot of machinery that might be used for people. Mayor Conley explained that a lot of confusion stems from the news media. . The dept. heads were asked to submit a report showing that if they cut the payroll back 7%, what would that do, without deminishing service; how could-they exist, and mold they be able to operate. The Council had stated and the Finance Committee had stated we we going to lay off any employees, we were .doing this. through attrition to see. what could be accomplished, to gain information. During that process, while we were-getting that information, all_ of a sudden we got to� a situation, we were laying off employees,' clos ng�down fire stations: 'Ali this was information the press - was following, talking- to dept. heads, what would happen. if they did .lose 7%. Now the Finance Committee is going through the. same old system, cutting out things. Comm, Stein said his questions were answered, and he was satisfied. Alderman Boothroyd commented that the vehicles in question are on a regular replace- ment list, they are scheduled to be replaced- .on. a regular basis, and if delayed, in some cases, in the long run it costa.. more money, to try to repair existing vehicles. Comm. Stein said his feeling is that we ought to be very careful about laying off people at these times and if it means delaying replacement if that's the trade off. -- - - --- - - - -- - --- -- -3- February 26, 1975 A vote was taken on the above motion which resulted as follows: Carried Street Lighting on' Warren and Richard Place: By Comm: Shaw: seconded by Comm. Stein RESOLVED, That the NYS Electric & Gas Company be authorized to install eight ornamental post-top street lights and one wood pole mounted overhead street light on Warren Place and Richard Place at an additional cost of approximately $750 per year; the ornamental street lights to be direct burial type fiberglass poles, and the fixtures to be colonial type. Carried Alderman Boothroyd asked if the $750 was over what it costs for normal lights. Comm. Shaw said this is the additional costs for new lighting that does not now exist in the new development. BRIDGES, CREEKS AND STORM DRAINAGE COMMITTEE No report. PUBLIC BUILDINGS, PUBLIC GROUNDS AND .PARKS COMMITTEE Lq v Plans and Specifications for Construction and Maintenance Facility: Comm—Clynes stated that the plans and specifications for the new garage for the Construction & Maintenance Division have been delivered by the architect and are being picked up by prospective 'bidders. A pre-construction conference has been set for Thursday, March 13, and the opening of bids has been set fdr Thursday, March 20 at 11 a.m. Streeter Assoc. Change Order No. 8: Comm. Clynes stated that the following changes in the Streeter Associates contract for the construction of the Ithaca Mall have been approved by the architect and the Superintendent: Install .reinforced sub-slab - Hol.ley.'s 345.71 Sidew6lk'v''�ult ''Home Dairy 120.46 Instd11 sub-slab Logos 357.38 Reinforce. sidewalk` vault - Home Dairy 77.03 Temporary sidewalk- - Aurora Street 338.21 Hand holes - traffic lights 271 .58 Premium time - 11/23/74 2,595.03 Premium time - 11/24/74 65 4 roof drain - Savings Bank 45:`37 7,0 8:4 By Comm. Clynes: seconded by Comm. Ewanicki RESOLVED, That change order No. 8 in the Streeter-Associates contract for the con- struction of Ithaca Mall be. approved in the amount of $7,028.42. Carried Streeter Assoc. Change Order No. 9: Comm. Clynes stated that the fo lowing changes in the Streeter Associates contract for the construction of the Ithaca Mall have been approved by the architect and the Superintendent: 4 traffic- man holes $ 868.75 Relocate .F.A.I. 'at Shalimar 380.15 Lower %' s` 0-jping" at Logos 76.58 4 traffic'.band holes - excavate for hand hole foundation 378.89 Install 3" X F .C.I . roof drain sewer 174.25 Install 5 pull chain fixtures under sidewalk vault (M. Ward) 157.07 Fill abandoned vaults - Marrakesh & Optivision 305.02 Hook up two each roof drains to storm-sewer (M. Ward) 97.13 Install 10 LF 4" X N.C.I. sanitary sewer inside basement 43.72 (Marque III) $2,481 .56 By Comm. Clynes: seconded by Comm. Ewanicki RESOLVED, That change order No. 9 in the Streeter Associates contract for the construction of the Ithaca Mall be approved in the amount of $2,481 .56. Carried Bill for Demolition of LVRR Freight Station: Comm. Clynes stated that Ithaca Rigging has completed its work on the demoltion and removal of the former Lehigh Valley Railroad Freight Station on Taughannock �. Blvd. in accordance with specifications prepared for that purpose. �4- February 26, 1975 By Comm. Clynes; seconded by Comm. Baldini RESOLVED,-That' the bili 'of-Ithaca Rigging for the demolition of the Lehi h Valley Railroad Freight Shed on Taughannock Blvd. be approved in the amount of 94,200. Carried, FINANCE, ACCOUNTS AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS COMMITTEE Audit: ' By Com,i- Stein: seconded by Comm: Baldini RESOLVED, That bills audited and approved by the Finance Committee as listed on Abstract No. 4 of the Construction & Maintenance Division and the Water & Sewer Division be approved for payment, and that the bills receivable be approved and ordered rendered. North American Snow Conference: Carried By Comm. Stein: seconded iy Comm. Clynes RESOLVED, That Asst. to the Supt. of Public Works Dougherty be authorized to attend the North American Snow Conference in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on April 21 through April 23; the cost of registration, transportation, food and lodging to be a charge against the city to the extent that funds have been provided in the 1975 budget. City Engineer Position: Carried Comm. Stein commented that he has handed the Board abstracts of resumes of the 25 applicants for theposition of City Engineer. The committee as a whole has reduced that number and will probably have a recommendation for personal interviews on a few of the applicants. PARKING, TRAFFIC AND TRANSIT 'COMMITTEE Crouse-Hinds Traffic Signal Equipment: Comm. Stein stated that each year the staff recofrmends, that the city standardize on Crouse-Hinds traffic signal equipment: In order to accomplish this, it is necessary for the Board to request Common doUncil to pass a 'resolution adopting CrouserHinds as the standard of equipment. This process'does not eliminate bidding, but: it does limit the types of equipmeht which may be bid upon. By Comma S�a & i3 6fided. by Comm. Baldini WHEREASI f it, the sedge of this Board that it iS in the best interest of the City of Ithaca to starOOoi�e. the Crouse-Hinds traffic si§nal and controller equipment for use in the City o ,fthAta for reason of efficiency and economy as follows: a. The city now has' CedUse-Hinds traffic signal and controller equipment in use at fifty intersect4d'hs throughout the cityi b. This action will minimize the inventory of tepair parts which must be maintained for servicing traffic signals and controller .equipment. c. The labor costs for servicing a standard type of signal will be less than if required to service different types. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, That the Commdn .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 1975, except on the existing stat6 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 1975: Parking on Lake Ave. and Cascadilla St. : Carried Comm. Stein stated that for the information of the Board, the Traffic Engineer and the Chief of Police have promulgated a 90 day experimental regulation pursuant to the authority granted in Section 60.3A of the Code of Ordinances which. prohibits the parking of motor- vehicles between the hours of 9 a.m. and 6 p:m. on the north side of Cascadilla Street from a point 75' west of Lake Avenue to a point 75' east of First Street. This experimental regulation is a liberalization of the parking regulation now in effect which prohibits parking in this area at all times. It is designed to make evening and night parki-ng in this area consisteht with that already in effect for the balance of Cascadilla Street. Comm. Stein said this is a matter that was, �brought to our attention by the Alderman from that Ward who was contacted by theeresident , that were effected by this condition. -5- February 26, 1975 So that this liberalization of traffic rules was in order. The traffic engineer reviewed this and it is put into effect on trial . NEW BUSINESS Sculptures on Public Lands: Comm. Stein reported tkat there is a piece of sculpture that has been offered, to be put on a piece of public 'and in the city. The donator of the sculpture has asked that a site be selected and then the city turn the site over for the location of this sculpture. A model of the sculpture was brought in last night and it was discussed at the Planning Board meeting and the idea was suggested that there be guidlines set up to encourage and set up guidlines for public sculpture on public lands. This apparently was the first case of this kind to come before the Board. Maybe a Ad-Hoc committee be established to draw up such guidlines, and report back, and that committee be composed of a representative from Council , Planning Board and the Board of Public Works. Presumably the representative would be the chairman of the Public Building, Public Grounds and Parks Committee. Graves Property: Comm. Clynes reported that the County Board acted favorably on the abatement of taxers for that parcel of land on Floral Ave. that will connect two green strips. Cars Parked Along Inlet: A der�man Boothroyd said since we put in the Inlet Park, from Floral Ave. to the Octopus, south to the Catholic Cemetary on the inlet side there are allowed private vehicles to park, in some instances they have run over the trees. Alderman Boothroyd suggested that this area be fenced off or clean it up in some way. Walkway Along Cascadilla Creek: Alderman Meyer commented that before Mr. Schlieder left he was concerned about the walkway along Cascadilla Stream near Stewart Ave, the walkway is badly eroding away, from underneath and she would like to know if the Board is continuing to be involved in this. It is the kind of situation if it is not taken care of in the next couple of years the City may lose that walkway, which is a City right-of-way. Making the accessibility for pedestrian traffic from Linn St. and the Fall Creek area much more difficult. By Comm. Ewanicki : seconded by Comm. Baldini RESOLVED, That this matter be referred to the Supt. for investigation and report. Carried Golf Course Signs: Asst. to the Supt. Dougherty informed the Board that most of the signs advertising the Municipal Golf Course were installed, at the entrances to the City. Parked Cars Along the Inlet: By Comm. Shaw: seconded by Comm. Ewanicki RESOLVED, That the-Supt. be authorized to look into the parking along the Inlet (east side of Floral Ave. ) and report back to the Board. Carried Property 528 W. Buffalo St. : By Comm. C ynes: seconded by Comm. Baldini RESOLVED, .That Mr. Waidley be advised that the city has no public works use for the property at 528. W. Buffalo St. Carried On a motion the meeting was adjourned at 4:45 p.m. , J0 , h A. Rundle, City Clerk dward J. on ayor f "BOARD or FUEL" woiaxS PROCEEDINGS City of Ithaca, New York Regular Meeting 4:00 p.m. March 12, 1975 PRESENT: Commissioners (6) - .Bal,dini, Clynes, Ewanicki, Schickel., Shag, Etein ABSENT: Mayor - Conley OTHERS PRESENT: Attorney for the City - Shapiro Supt. of Publis Works - Dingman City Controller - Daley Asst. to the Supt. of Public Works-Dougherty Dep. Building Comm. - Jones Aldermen - Jcaes, Meyer, Nichols City Clerk - Rundle In the absence of Mayor Conley, Vice Chairman, Ewanicki chaired the meeting. MINUTES: By Comm. Baldini: seconded by Comm. Clynes, RESOLVED, That the munutes of the meeting of February 26, 1975 be approved as recorded by the City Clerk. Carried PERSONS APPEARING BEFORE THE BOARD Clarence Cleveland owner of Johnson&' Boat Yard appeared before the Board and made the following comments: Mr. Chairman and members of the Board, we're in a position now and we had a meeting the other day with Mayor Conley and Supt. Dingman, and we are in a situation now where the silt is getting progressively worse. We initiated this thing during Hunna J:,:ins' term back in 1967 and asked for help at that time. Nothing has been forth- coz,,ng, eve;-rthing has gone to committee and so on and we have been arguing to find out wh=: :Iher this belongs to the State or the City is responsible for it or what is going on. In the meantime, the other day I talked to John Comerford and the State Marina is about to open in 1976. They figure they will be open in '76. Last year we put in the worst year we have ever done down there ir our place. The silt was bad, the baskets, the carts, the logs and the damage was really extensive to the boats. What we need now, is some help from the City. I hope that this thing won't be misconstrued that we as a private enterprise are asking for the City to bail us out. Namely because this was dredged in 1960 by the Cayuga Queen; the City's dredge. I don't think and I'm not suggesting that any Fresidence was set at that time but I do think that we as a taxpaying private enterprise need some help. We are only requesting $3,500. I think that we've come up with a solution with some engineering by Mr. Dingman, Mayor Conley and some other city employees that were down and looked it over, that could alliviate our problem. I have got letters from the State saying, now from D.O.T. , Schuller's office that this is definately a city obligation. Mayor Conley says it's the State obligation and so ;n on. What I'm saying is that we've got a big argument going here in the antime we are dying on the vine. I kid you not, I am not being emotional, I'm not trying to use scare tactics, I'm not going to cut off your t.v. 's, nothing, but *e've got to have help; some hole dug down there to get the silt flowing down thereto get the silt flowing down there so that we can operate. Again I don't like to reo{olve to scare tactics but we have about a total of 28 employees in the place, we have prob- bably three other businesses along with ours that are dependent on the unit there, We in 1973 and 1974 submitted over $44,000 in sales taxes, money to the State to be turned back in. We in '73 and '74 payed a total of approximately $17,000 real estate taxes that are all paid; but now we need help. For $3,500, this is the.kind of help that we can have to survive. I didn't think that I was going to present this, I thought that we had this; Mr. Dingman was going to present this and I was here for questions. But I'm glad, at it turned out this way because this is the way it is. If you have any questons, I'll,,try to answer them. J Comm. Stein commented that last year they received re�uesta of this nature and nothing was done about it. ,He waa wondering if this is a sinih�w case and how will this bear upon that other request and how does it all fit iogtther. -2- March 12..--1975 Supt. Dingman replied that it has-be= his jxwition that the City Is not responsible for maintaining the waterways for any purpose ot%o* _Uan cainege. These two problems are one in the same. We haven't felt that the situation vas serious enough so that drainage from Cascadilla Creek was effected. Supt. Dingman further stated that under his committee thom is a..r *6=endation responding to this issue. In a recommendation like this you are Setting a precedence and this gives Common Council the opportunity to make a policy dddision on whether or not the City should involve itself in this sort of thing. If we do, we have to recognize that this is just the first request. Comm. Stein is in sympathy with this request but he would also want the request that was made last year recognized. Removal of Silt from Cascadilla Creek Near Cayuga Inlet: Mr. Cleveland of Johnson's Boat Yard has proposed that the City remove silt from Cascadilla Creek in the vicinity of his boat launching facility. This work has been estimated as costing approximately $6,000, if done entirely by contractors. If the City furnishes trucks, the out-of-pocket cost can be kept down to about $3,500. If the work is to be done at all this year, it should be done within the next two weeks. CZ By Comm. Baldini: seconded by Comm. Schickel, C\1 RESOLVED, That the Common Council be requested to provide $3,500 to be us:d to hire C.� machinery to remove silt from Cascadilla Creek near its junction with Cayuga Inlet. Comm. Baldini stated #at the cost of $3,500 will be only for the trucks and that it will cost around $5500 for tiffs whole operation. It will take approximately seven days to complete the operation, The idea of doing it now is to provide a sluiceway for the rains to wash 41 the rest of the stuff down into the inlet. Discussion was held between the Commissioners and Mr. Cleveland pertaining to the precedenc6 and policy that will have to be made, Supt. Dingman commented that if the Board acts favorably on this they will have to expedite it through Council for two reasons: 1) the water level is at its most propi- tious state now. 2) if we hops to get the out-of-pocket economy it will cost less if we use city trucks, and now is the beet time to do it. A vote was taken on the mm0ti4W which resulted as follows: Carried SUPS ENT REPORT Construction & Maintenance Facility Progress: Supt. Dinman reported that there is nothing new on the bidding status of the Construction and Maintenance Facility. Bids will be received one week from the 13th and at that time we will be in a much better position to know where we stand. City Engineer Search: Supt. Dingman stated that they are in the process of interviewing the more likely candidates which were selected from the applications that they had. They have interviewed one and two more will be in town on Friday, any of the Board members that will be available need to be in his office at 4:00 p.m, on Friday to meet these gentlemen, HIGHWAYS, STREET LIGHT AND REFUSE COMMITTEE Commons Advisory Manual of Operations Mane Comm. Shaw reported that the Commons Advisory Committee has prepared a 17 page manual of operations to go with the proposed Ithaca Commons ordinance, We shall need some advice on how much of this, if any, should be incorporated in the regulations of the Board of Public Works. A copy of this manual will be made available to any Board member who wishes to review it. No action is advised at this time. BRIDGES, CREEKS AND STORM DRAINAGE_ COMMITTEE kl Creek Recreatio�aal River Proposal: Comm. Baldini reported that there will be a public forum on the Fall Creek recreational river proposal at the N.Y.S. Electric & Gas auditorium on Dryden Road, Thursday, March 20, at 7:30 p.m. -3- March 12, 1975 Fall is wi�4p the City limits from a point-.sash..nf-the_Triphammer Bridge westerly" Cayugg Lake. It is not clear at this time what effect, if any, the proposed �"ignation will have on the city's portion of the creek. PUBLIC BUILDINGS, PUBLIC GROUNDS AND PARKS COMMITTEE Lease Agreement with John W. & R. Jeanette Gould: By Comm. Clynes; seconded by Comm. Baldini, FW OLVED, That the Mayor be authorized to execute the lease agreement with John W. and R. Jeanette whereby the city for $1.00 per year leases land on North Tioga Street whicz� Ies between property of the Gould's and Cascadilla Creek. Carried Anton J. Egner Bill: By Comm. Clynes; seconded by Comm. Schickel, RESOLVED, That the bill of Anton J. Egner for consulting services in connection with the construction of Ithaca Mall through February be approved in the amount of $1,567.01. Carried Thomas Miller, P.C. Bill: By Comm. Clynes, seconded by Comm. Schickel, RESOLVED, That the bill of Thomas Miller, P.C. for consulting services in connection with the design of the Construction & Maintenance Garage be approved in the amount of $8,850. Carried Cass Park Restroom Building: Bids were received on March 10 for the general construction work and the plumbing work of two restrooms at Cass Park. Subsequent to the bidding, a letter has been received from Hull Heating and Plumbing withdrawing their bid. By,Comm. Clynes, seconded by Comm. Schickel, RESOLVED, That the contract for the general construction of two rertrooms at Cass Park in accordance with the February 18, 1975 specifications be awarded to R & B Contracting, Inc. for their low bid of $20,700. Comm. Schi-ekel asked if we can encourage the contractor to use local help. Ewanicki stated that if this is a union job it will be a Jurisditional thing. apt. Dingman stated that we did not write that in the specifications, other than courage them to use local help, there is nothing more we can do. There are certain laws that work against insisting this. A vote was taken on the motion that resulted as follows: Carried Cass Park Restroom Plumbing Bid: By Co m. Clynes; neccaptded Came .Schickel. R'EMMM, That the eeatvaet fto the 11vWWLss vwk W *V bepOw w*16 ewe 'P+sr+lk in accordance with the February 18, 1975 sFec=va*,$m&' be sasauAed to Donahue- Halverson for their low bid of $9,892. Carried Chamber of Commerce Meeting - Junior,Almplwllt. Comm. Clynes reported that at a recent t*eting at tWIACb4obw oft aset-ce a►tt,6nded by the Mayor, Commissioner Ewanicki, Comifisimer Clyftft ObO tka 8"4tendeA it was -4- March 12, 1975 determined that the department__wnuld furnish the following cooperative services for the Junior Olympics during the period August 4 through August 15. .Mae Building & Grounds Division will furnish one Foreman and two Laborers to aid in the setup, operation, and take down of equipment to be used. The department will also continue to be responsible for the mechanical operation of the pool, bathhouse., and skating area, It will continue to be responsible for the security of this area. The department will furnish a truck as necessary for moving items within the Cass park site. The department will furnish the services of its Electrician and its Carpenters for work to be determined. The department will not furnish any materials. The Junior Olympics Committee will be responsible for the cost of all new materials required for the setup and will be responsible for the payment C\1 of separately metered electricity* all '+ FINANCE, ACCOUNTS AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS COMMITTEE Audit By Comm- Schickel; seconded by Comm. Baldini, RESOLVED, That bills audited and approved by the Finance Committee as listed on Abstract No. 5 of the Construction & Maintenance Division and the Water & Sewer Division be approved for payment, and that the bills receivable be approved and ordered rendered, Carried Upstate N.Y. Chapter of American Public Works Assoc.: By Comm. Schickel; seconded by Comm. Clynes RESOLVED, That the Superintendent and the Ass't. Superintendent of Construction be authorized to attend the Annual Spring Meeting of the Upstate New York Chapter of the American Public Works Association in Binghamton on May 21, 22 and 23. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the cost of meals, lodging, registration and transpor- tation be a valid charge against the City. Comm. Stein stated that there are going to be cutbacks in travel expenditures and asked if the Board had some kind of a policy on this. Supt. Dingman stated that he couldn't respond on whether or not the Board has a policy but that he would respond with his departmental policy. This kind of conference, the City is a member of the American Public Works Association and he would recommend that those are conferences that are working conferences that will produce results. There are other conferences that aim at specific things and we recommend to the extent that funds are available to send people to these conferences. Recommending that people attend these conferences is because they feel that the City will derive a benefit from them. He finished with stating that at this time the funds are in the budget. Comm. Stein stated that it is not a question of getting benefits from these Conferences but that it is a matter of todays conditions and todays budget. Balancing how much it is worth to spend the money on this sort of thing compared to other needs. Comm. Clynes asked if there are any Board members that would like to go to this conference. Supt. Dingman stated that he would make the announcement available to Board members to attend this conference. 280 -5- March 12, 1975 A vote was taken on the motion which resulted as follows: Ayes - (5) Abstention - (1) Stein Carried Streeter Associates Requisition No, 8: Streeter Associates has presented requisition for payment No. 8 for construction services in connection with the Ithaca Mall. This payment is for $22,660,9$, and will bring the total bill to date to $729,208.28 out of a total adjusted bract sum of $802,758.28, or 90%. By Comm. Schickel; seconded by Comm. Baldini, RESOLVED, That requisition No. 8 from Streeter Associates for construction services in connection with the Ithaca Mall be approved in the amount of $22,660.98. Comm. Schickel asked if it is really 90% completed. Supt. Dingman stated that it is 90% completed, and sometime between the 15th and the first the Streeter forces will return to the site and take about one- month to finish the project. A vote was taken on the motion which resulted as follows: Carried PARKING, TRAFFIC AND TRANSIT COMMITTEE New Parking Meters: Comm. Stein reported that there is a meter zone approved by Council which includes the 400 block of North Cayuga Street. Currently they are preparing plans to put meters on that part of the street. This report is for the people living and parking on that street so they will become aware that this is in the works and he will bring in a resolution at the next meeting to put the meters in there. There will be 36 meters on both sides of the street-. They are considering a combination of long term and short term meters at that location. The second location that is under consideration is the 400 block of N. Aurora Street. This will require Council to expand the meter zone to include that stretch. Advertising for Bids for Engine Parts for a GMC Diesel Bus Motor: By Comm. Stein; seconded by Comm. Baldini RESOLVED, That the Superintendent be authorized to advertise for bids for engine parts for a GMC diesel bus motor. Comm. Stein asked for some information on this matter. Asst. to Supt. Dougherty stated that last year he asked for emergency authorization for this same thing. This engine has the same number of hours on it as the engine authorized last year. The cost is around $2,000 and the parts will be needed,so they are ordering them now. A vote was taken on the motion which resulted as follows: Carried- Cancelling Lease with Mr. Hillick on the Old Savings & Loan Block: ..° Comm. Stein reported that the Urban Renewal Agency has indicated that they will send notice to -the city cancelling the city's lease of parking space on the Old Savings & Loan block bounded by Aurora, State and Green Streets, during the month of April. The city presently sub-leases this land to Mr. Hillick who operates it as a parking lot. The lease with Mr. Hillick requires notice seven days before the beginning of the month. 2S, 1 -6- March-I-Z; 19T5 By Comm.--Stelix;-seoonded-by_Zo - -Srhiekel, RESOLVED, That the clerk be directed to notify Mr. Hilli.ck' that his lease with the city for the operation of the parking lot at the old. Savings & Loan block will be cancelled, effective April 1, 1975. Controller Daley stated that he had spoken to Mr. Hillick and he has two tenants that pay by the month and there will be two cars in the lot until April 15, 1975 and there is nothing we can do about it. He doesn't think they will be in the way. At the Council meeting on the 19th of March they will offer to sell the lot. Comm. Schickel asked if there is a delay can they keep parking there on a day to day basis. Supt. Dingman stated that if Urban Renewal is willing a day to day arrangement with Mr. Hillick should be arranged. What we are doing by this action is legally informing him seven days in advance of the termination. A vote was taken on the motion which resulted as follows: Carried CD " Cq NEW BUSINESS Alderman Meyer inquired about the status of the, Farmer's Market after Supt. Dingman sent out his letter. Some people are very involved with this because it effects their planting time, and she wondered if this could be brought up for discussion at this time. Supt. Dingman stated that it is his knowledge that the people involved with this have heen notified by the Planning Board to make an approach to the Board with precisely what they wish and then the Board will act on it. Supt. Dingman read` F a memo from Tom Neiderkorn pertaining to where it would be held and the regulations•` rgVired. Alderman Meyer was concerned that if it takes two weeks to come to the Board and then it takes the Board two weeks to make a decision on it that puts the planting into April. Attorney Shapiro asked about the use of the parking lot, if there wasn't something in the agreement that the City or Urban Renewal entered into with respect to-the . ' use of that lot with Mr. Abbott and Woolworth. Attorney Shapiro said he remembers that we needed his consent for the helix. Alderman Meyer stated that Mr. Abbott has been spoken to informally. Controller Daley asked if there was a plan. Alderman Meyer said she couldn't state exactly what the plan was, but there was one. On a motion the meeting was adjourned at 5:11 p.m. sepUA. Runale, City Clerk — war on , mayor J BOARD OF' PUL.LTC WORKS PROCEEDINGS ACCOUNTS RECFIVABLk. iIIARCH 12,1975 9277 George Ideman G2122 89.98 9278 John Bodine G2122 20.47 9279 Ithaca College G2122 68.63 9280 AnnalouInc. F'2650 15.00 9281 Tang Wing Quai P2144 15.00 9282 J. E. Lframson F2144 15.00 9283 Esther C. Bradley F'2144 15.00 9284 Bill Avery E2144 18.62 a 9285 Lembertis L. Gibbs 1'2144 15,00 9286 Henry Lower F2144 14.82 9287 William R. Teetor F2144 14.77 9288 Lansing Water District # 2 F2374 19.00 9289 Town of Ithaca. F2375 458.19 9290 Board of Education F2144 125.03 9290 if if it G2122 125.03 9291 Richard Henkel F2690 174.29 9292 Cornell U. G2120 20,333.29 9293 City of Ithaca. F2655 1,424.89 9294 " " F2655 68.21 9295 It " " 12655 10.39 9296 Albanese Plumbing Co. G2122 37.00 9297 Burris Plumbing & Heating Inc. G2122 25.00 9298 Donohue & Halverson, Inc. G2122 13.00 9299 Hull Heating & Plumbing, Inc. G.122 13.00 s` 9300 Frank Orzino G2122 G2122 6.00 9301 GlennSmith G2122 14.00 S, 9302 Weber Plumbing & Heating G2122 14.00 9303 C.R. Wilson Plumbing & I:eating G2122 7.00 9304 Howard Clark G2122 9.00 9305 Roger Morusty G2122 4.00 9306 Compagni Construction Co. 1'2650 44.10 TCT AL 23,226.71 WATEIt 2,447.31 SEMER 20..779-40 APPROVED by FINANCE COMMITTEE 873 Ithaca College A2770 102.44 876 Town of Ithaca A2662 136,590.00 877 Borg learner Transporation Service A2690 258.12 136,860.56 BOARD 0? PUBLIC WOW PRCC'=n1G6 CITY OF ITUCA, NEW YORK Regular Meeting 4:00 p.m. March 26, 1975 PRESENT: Mayor - Conley Commissioners (6) - Baldini,' Clynes, Ewanicki, Schickel, Shaw, Stein OTHERS PRESENT: Aldermen- Nichols, Boothroyd Asst. Supt: of Public Works - Hannan City Contrgller - Daley Asst. to Supt:of Public Worhv - Dougherty City ChafitberlaJa - Wright Attorney - Shapiro Deputy Bldg. Comm. - Jones City Clerk .: -Rundle Sup't. of Public Works - Dingman MINUTES: By Comm. Schickel: seconded by Comm. Ewanicki RESOLVED, That the minutes of the March 12, 1975, meeting be approved as recorded by the City Clerk. Carried PERSONS APPEARING BEFORE THE BOARD C0 CA MR. CHARLES GRATIZIANNA - 202 1/2 E. TOMPKINS STREET: Mr. Gratizianna appeared in reference to a penality. that was imposed on him for a water bill. Mr. Gratizianna asked if there was a 10% penality•on a water bill. He said he mailed a check on March 17 around noon* and they received it postmarked March 18. Th sent him a notifid6ien with e 10% penality. Mr. Gratizianna, was advised to alk to the Chamberlain and he baid he had no authority to waive the penslity. the due date was March 11. Mr. Gratizianna said if the postal authorities fail, he didn't think he should be penalized. Attorney Shapiro commented that according to the Board of PV61ic Works regulations his understanding is those are due to be paid on or before the 15th of the month. Comm. Ewanicki said the bill reads.­due 3/17/75, because the 15th was on a Saturday. Attorney Shapiro suggested that if Mr. Gratizianna did mail the check for the payment on the 17th, the postmark really has no bearing on it legally for services paid which is another thing the date upon which was served for all pratical purposes it taken as the date at which it was mailed. Attorney Shapiro felt that if Mr. Gratizianna says he did mail it on the 17th he sees no reason to disbelieve him and it was postmarked the 18th. The Attorney suggested that expungement of the penality would be in order. Comm. Baldini commented that he would like to state for the record that this is not a penality, the total amount of the water bill is the gross amount and if-it- is, paid by a certain date the city gives a 10% discount. It is not a penality in the true sense of the word. Municipalities cannot give discounts, that is why the word penality is used. By Comm. Schickel: seconded by Comm. Stein RESOLVED, That the penality of the water bill of Charles Gratizianna be expunged. AYES: 4 - Baldini, Schickel,' Shaw, Stein NAYS: 2 - Clynaes, Ewanicki Carried City Chamberlain Wright asked the Board what they wanted him to do in the future. Mayor Conley answered to continue to do what you have in the past, if there is going to be an expungment the Board is the only one authorized to do so. Comm. Shaw commented this question has come up before and that it was established that. this Board would act as a court to hear individuals. ATTORNEY FOR THE CITY REPORT GOULD LEASE: Attorney Shapiro reported that he forwarded the Gould Lease over to Mr. Edward King the Attorney for the Goulds and asked that they sign it first and then it will come back for the Mayor's signature. 284 _2- March 26, 19T5 SUPERWE!kWT'S REPORT B%D ­'.TRACVR IAA O: On February 10, 1975 we received bids on a tractor loader to , replace equipment number 5T of the Buildings and .Grounds. Division. One bid was for $lb,89d by Ranson. Company. Another bid from Arsenault Company was for $8,980. The Atsenault bid did not meet the specification in these ways: s) A mesh eight-speed forward and four-speed reverse with standard hydraulic revers'grs of which offered in lieu of a torque convertor. b) Fi'fteeri inch eight ply tires were offered in lieu of sixteen inch ten ply, tires, for the front wheels. c) The tires offered for the rear wheels were 1.6 inches narrover than those specified. d) The P.TtO. offered vas a "continuous live" instead of an ';independent live." The loader offered 13% less lift capacity than specified and 13% less break-out force. The lift height is give inches shorter than specified, which when combined with the s ller tire offered made the tractor a less desirable alternative. The division is now using torque convertor tractors with an extremely wide tread These two featUtes are necessary to provide constant power for lifting .knd handling snow and. to provide stability when mowing on these steep embankments of the flood , protection. prdj ect. The department has discussed the specifications with Arsenault Tractor Sales Ahd have viewed their equipment. We hsve also discussed this with the Ford tractor people and viewed their equipment. In our opinion it would be a step backward to use less of a tractor than we have been. After discussion on the floor the following resolution was presented: By Comet. Clynes c seconded by Gomm. Ewanicki RESOLVED, That the Supt. be authorized to readvertise for a tractor loader using a specification identical to the one used for bids received February 10, 1973. Carried ENGTNELtt;jN.G AI DZi By Comm,. Clynes: seconded by Comma Baldini RESOLVED, at the Supt. be authorized to request the finance committee of the Common OmWdil to permit the immediate hirik# of ari additional engineering aide in the Engineers Division. Carried WATER AND SANITARY SEWER CODWTTEE BUFFALO STREET PUMPING STATION: By Comm. Ewanicki: seconded by tomtit. Shaw RESOLVED, That the Common Council be requested to provide an additional $350 on line 312 of Account G8126-4 (Buffalo Street Pumping Station) of the Water and Sewer Division to provide for a new electric service which was not anticipated when the Tentative Budget was drawn. Carried HIGHWAYS. STREET LIGHTING AND REFUSE COMMITTEE EAST HILL SIDEWALK SALE: By Comm. Shaw: seconded by Comm. Clynes RESOLVED, That the East Hill Merchants be authorized to hold their annual sidewalk sale on May 9 and 10, 1975, making use of the street in the 400 block of College Avenue and the sidewalks in the 300 block of College Avenue and the 100 and 200 blocks of Dryden RDad and the 300 block of Eddy Street in a manner similar to the permission granted in 1974 and subject to rules and regulations established by the Supt. Carried TRIANGLE STEEL REQUEST: By Comma. Shaw: seconded by Comm. Schickel RESOLVED, That the request of Triangle Steel for improvements to the portion of W. Clinton Street between the Lehigh Valley Railroad and Cherry Street be referred to the department for the preparation of a capital proposal for reconstruction of the street in 1976. Carried 2 -3- March 26, 1975 CENTRAL REGISTRY: Comm. Shaw reported that for iriforuidtion purposes the Common'.Council has designated the office of the Supt. as the cent: rel3istry under code rule,.number 53 of the Industrial Comm. of the State of New York f i- the maintenance of a master list of owners of under ground facilities within' the City of Ithaca who J-egister with the City as required by said code rule 53. Carried BRIDGES, CREEKS AND STORM DRAINAGE COMMITTEE FLOOD PROTECTION PROaCT: By Comm. Baldini: seconded by Comm. Schidkel RESOLVED, That the Supt. be authorized to notify the Department of Environmental Conservation that the City has no objection to the proposed deauthorization of flood protection project on Cascadilla Creek and Fall Creek4 Carried Alderman Boothroyd commented that this has nothing to do with the City's current project to try to do something about the ground water level in the Fall Creek area. CORPS OF ENGINEERS: By Comm. Baldini: seconded by Comm. Schickel OLVED, That the Sup t. be authorized to request the Department 'of Environmental Conservation to request the Corps of Engineers to review Cascddill.a Creek and Fall N Creek within the City of,Ithaca under Section 205 of the 1962 Amendment to the Flood Control- Pict. Carried W MODJESKI AND MASTERS: By Comm. Baldini: seconded by Comm. Schickel RESOLVED.*' That the Supt. be authorized to execute a contract with Modjesii and Masters for engineering services in connection with the replacement of the deck, sidewalk, and railing of the Hancock Street Bridge as outlined in the proposal of Modjeski and Masters dated March 17, 1975. Carried PLAIN STREET PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE: Comm. Baldini reported in preparation for the 1975 budget the department proposed a $2,000 temporary walkway on Plain Street Bridge together with a capital request for $150,000 for construction of a pedestrian bridge in 1976. The department now has a scheme where through the use of existing steel girders presently owned by the City, a pedestrian bridge would be constructed in about three months at a cost of approximately $30,000. There is approximately $19,500 in the South Aurora and Giles Street capital accounts. The Council has proposed to put approximately $50,000 into the bridge reserve account. A discussion took place regarding charging public utility companies a fee to use city bridges to run their lines on, and the design of the bridge. By Comm. Baldini: seconded by Comm. Schickel RESOLVED, That the Common Council be requested to set up $30,000 in the 1975 capital program for the immediate construction of a pedestrian bridge across Six Mile Creek at South Plain Street. Carried PUBLIC BUILDINGS, PUBLIC GROUNDS AND PARKS COMMITTEE BIDS - MAINTENANCE GARAGE: Comm. Clynes reported that bids were received on Thursday, March 20th for the construction-of a; maintenanc a garage off Willow Avenue for the Construction and Maintenance Division. The low bids were as follows: GC ALTERNATE PLBG Elmira Structures - $450,000 448,500 Hogg - Nichols - $44,440 Stewart & Bennett - $451,000 $447,922 Kimble - $48,885 Alekna - $472,000 $470,000 . . Donahue-Halverson = $49,846 ELECTRIC H/V TH Green - $109,300 $100,000 Wheaton Sheet Metal. - $16,964 Madison - $113,775 $103,315 Joseph Cashier - $20,932 Norton - $118,686 $109,318 Consolidated Sheet - $21,150 There are 14 bidders on the general construction ranging from $450,000 to $596,000. Eight of these are under $500,000. There were 5 bidders on the electric ranging from $109,300 to $120,000. There were 6 on the he.�;,ing and ventilating ranging from $16,964 to $26,317. There were 5 bids on the plumbing ranging from $44,440 to $63,401. A tabulation of the bids received is attached to the minute book. 286 -4- March 26, 1975. By Comm. Clynes: seconded by Comm. Ewanicki RESOLVED, That the bids for the construction of the maintenance garage be referred to the Buildings and Grounds Committee with power to act on the award. Carried Mayor Conley commented that a letter of no prejudice was received from UMPA so that if we end up with a contract with UMTA, the maintenance facility can be considered for partial funding from them. Comm. Clynes commented that the committee and the whole Board aduid like to go on public record in recognizing the Mayor's expertise in getting ud that letter so as not to cloud the issue, one day before bid time, and thanked th6 Me$tor. DENALITION OF, BUILDINGS ON PLAIN STREET: By Comm. Clynes: seconded by Comm. Schickel RESOLVED, That the Supt. be authorized to proceed with the demolition of the buildings on the presently purchased properties at 2171 219, 221 South Plain Street. Carried SEELEY PARKING LOT: By Comm. Clynes: seconded by Comm. Baldini RESOLVED, That a lease of property on the southerly side of E. State Street known as the Seelhy Parking Lot be referred back to the Supt. and to the Attorney for the City for further study. Carried DOVER 'VA'I'tl CO. MP�AkY: Comm. C' y es reported that the Dover Elettdtor Company his i-eviewed its proposal for improvements to the passenger elevator its City Hail. They now propose to install a new control system together with car position indicator on the first floor and in the car* �n electric eye cut out on the door' closing system* and improvements to the door for a -total price of $15,541. Common Council had proposed- to include $12,500 in Account A16 &A for this work. By Comm. Cly bs: seconded by Comm. Ewanick ., > RESOLVED, That the Common Council be requested tQ increase its allowance in the 1975 budget for the repair of the elevator in City Hall to $15,541. Carried WOOLWORTH TENT SALE: Comm. Clynes reported that Woolworth has requested permission to conduct a tent sale in the Southwest corner of Parking Lot D for promoting a sale of major applia,i6es. This request is the same as was permitted in 1974. A tent would be erected, Mbnday, May 12, 1975 and would remain in place through Tuesday, May 27, 1975. By Comm. Clynes: seconded by Comm. Schiekel RESOLVED, That the request of Woolworth to hold a tent sale on Parking Lot D May 12 through May 27, 1975, in accordance with their letter of request received March 26 be approved and the Supt. authorized to promulgate such regulations in connection with the use as are expedient. Carried Mayor Conley reminded the Board that some of these parking requests the use of Farmers Market and other such things like that, we are giving away parts of our parking lot that the Colbert project will be started around mid April.... That is going 'to have 78 cars that are now parking that will have to get parking someplace else in the central business district. Mayor Conley said he has nothing against this particular proposal. LETTER FROM ITHACA FARMERS"- MARKET: Supt. Dingman reported that a letter was received from the Ithaca Farmers' Market as follows: � . To the Board of Public Works, The Ithaca Farmers' Market will be opening again this year in mid May. We would like to be able to have the market at the old Freight Station site on Sat- urday Morning's and at the "Woolworths" parking lot on either Tuesday or Wednesday at around noon. . We believe the two location set-up would allow greatest benefits to both us and the downtown area with a minimum of disruption. We are also flexible t>n which -w day wP would be downtown. Thank you. David F. Ri ndo for the IFM -5- March. 26, 1975 Comm: Clynes suggested splitting the application in two issues. Comm. Clynes" commented that regardless of what we do the City has -got to put some kind of barricade 'or fence on the old Freight St. site because already it is a mess, the cranes are back.an4 w e have the power to haul them out if it gets to that point we are goings to do it. The other side of it, the Woolworth lot should go to the Parking and Traffic Committee. Attorney Shapiro commented that additionally there is another prob;Lem•with the Woolworth lot. There is some agreement with Abbott with respect to the use of the parking spaces over there with the requirement that we keep them open., As Attorney Shapiro recalls it will take some consent on his part and possibly Woolworth's part-to do it. Mayor Conley commented that Ernie Silvers has an agreement with Mr. Abbott and he also has an. agreement from his company. We are talking about the Farmers' Market And the utilization of that lot. We are- talking about the Woolworth lot oh4that Tuesday or Wednesday. They have no trouble with the Freight Station apparently. Mayor Conley said he was expressing his concern over the fact that we are going to have that other parking lot done away with .-f-or a period of time. This is in the VAU season, it is going to parry over until the first frost, as far as the selling season is concerned. Cq Mayor Conjey said we will be giving up some 50 places fbr the vendors I�lua. we are going to have to develop a policy of people driving in and picking up thojit and getting r out. Do they have to pay for parking or how do we work that? There is going to be a eertain ,4tiiount of interruptions 'in our parking plans. Mayor Conley asked Mr. Silvers haw his company* and Mr. Abbott-feel about it. Mr. Silvers remarked his company feels that it would i,ndiee traffic both for our store and the central business district. The first time it was discussed-nth Viers' Market business was a couple weeks ago they mentioned Tuesday morniug..axed Saturday after- noon. Since that time it has been changed. Mr. Silvers said he, spoke to. Jack Rindo. Mr. Silvers said he had the feeling that Mr. Rindo thought there might have been. a little bit of conf4etsion, but he will settle for Tuesday or Wednesday. Mr. Silvers told Mr. Rindo that we were going to lose 75 parking places on the triangle across from the Strand Theater. Mr. Silver told him that Woolworth is anticipating holding a tent sale. Mr. Silvers said the only disgivings that he would have-vould be as far as parking is concerned, if somebody woxits to go and make purchases there they are going to-hkve to park at an available meter or pull in the lot, thereby subject to the going tariff` of 1-0¢ an hour, unless these .people at the Farmers' Market Vant to subsidize the shops and. City parking, in which event the DIBA would make available to them the parking stamps that we sell to the central business district merchants. Mr. Silvers said he has the approval of Mr. Smith, the general store manager of Woolworth fdr the Tuesday or Wednesday and even Saturday if later on they so desire-. Mr. Silvers said"he spoke t.o- Dave Abbott and he said he would go along with it. It was up to Woolworth as long as they didn't feel that they were going to be tying pp 'the parking places. By Comm. Clynes: - seeonded by Comm. Baldini RESOLVED, That the Supt. be 'authorized to negotiate with this group on the use of thle Freight Station site. starting in mid May, and that their request for use of the downtown Woolworth lot 'ae referred to the Parking & Traffic Committee with power to act. Carried FINANCE, ACCOUNTS AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMSIM COMMITTEE AUDIT: By Comm. Schiekel: seconded by CovmL..Baldini RESOLVED, That bills audited and approved by the Finance Committee and listed on Abstract #6 of the General Fund accounts of the Department of'PubliC Works and on Abstrd'6% `#6 of the Water and Sewer Fund be approved for- paymeot and that bills receiv,.ble be approved and ordered rendered: 'Carried N.Y.S. CONFERENCE OF MAYORS: Comm. Schickel )teported that for information purposes the N.Y.S: Coriference of Mayors and Municipal Officials will hold its''66th annual meeting at�Grossingers June 1 throug`! 5, 1975. This conference contains plenary sessions on general';municipal topics and categorical meetings and workshops in 20 or more muhielpality"specialties. Further information on this conference is available in the Supts. Office. -6- March 26, I?T5 PARKING, TRAS+'F"tC AND TRANSIT COMMITTEE { LE= FROM R. ff. .LOUNSRERRY: Conn. Stein reported that b letter vas received from R. H. Lounaberry concerning the ? parking regulations In the tov-avay acme on the 200 Block of N. ,bra St. By Cowen. Stein: seconded by Co:ma. .Schickel RESOLVED, That the letter frba R. H. Lounsberry be referred to the Parking and Traffic Committee. , Carried N.C.R. MAIATENARCE CONTRACT: By Comm. Stein,: seconded by Oonm. Schickel RESOLVED, Theit .the maintenance contract of the National Cash Register Co. :for main-� tenance of 2 rash registere'• inn the. Seneca Parking Garage at a rate of $146, per year be 'approved. Carried PARKING MMW - NORTH 400 .DIM OF N. CAYUGA STREET: By Comm. Stein: seconded by Comm. Baldini RESOLVED, That parking meters be installed in the 400 block of N. Cayuga St. in accordance with a scheme developed by the Traffic Engineer providing for 2 hour limit meters near the street corners and 10 hour limit meters in mid block. ' •Carried DESIGNATION OF MMR ZONE.ON x.00-BLOM OF N. AURORA ST: 8y_ Comm. Stein: seconded by Comn. 8lrsnieki RESOLVED, That the Common Council be requested to designate that portion of the,400 block of N. Aurora St. from intersection with Court St. to a point 75 feet north of Cascadilla Greek as a meter zone. Carried METERS ON 400 BLOCK OF NORTH AURORA ST:. By Comm. Stein: seconded by Comdr. S&Ickel RESOLVED, That the Traffic Engineer be authorized to direct for the installation of 2 hour meters in such portion of the 400 .block of North Aurora St. subsequent to actica by the Common Council. Carried STOP SIM ON MADISON STREET: Comm. Stein reported that for the Commissioners information the Traffic Engineer has directed that a stop sign be installed on the westerly approach of Madison Street to 5th street on a temporary basis (under section 60.3b) until intersection reconstruction can be made to improve the dangerous situation in this ajrea:. There is a stop sign on the southerly approach of 5th to Madison St. MP SIGNS ON CAMPBELL AVENUE: Comm. Stein reported also for•information of the Commissioners, stop signs will be installed under section 60.3b on Campbell Ave. at both approaches to Brookfield Road. The northerly approach is a new street improvement within the Town of Ithaca which provides a direct access to Cliff Street and has precipitated this action. Comm. Stei'b reported on a request to the Common Council by,the Traffic Engineer. He has informed Comm. Stein that in the last 3 or 4 months several requests have been made to the Council for adoption of specific items as amendments to the code regarding parking and traffic. Comm. Stein understands that these were put off until they had the new codes and ordinances printed up. Alderman Booth`royd, 'cojilmented that the Council had taken care of this matter. ERNIE SILVERS PROMDTIONAL DIRECTOR FOR DIBA: Mr,. Silvers made the following comments: _ The Central business district wilj;. �;,perj4nce E <<- -.-_3 ope:-. ing stsxting Ifey 1st throv. 1 the first seven`dr ten day's, 9f,U,j;. I am in the p •oce55 cow df firmii,g up several activities; namely, a dixieland band, a chicken barbeque put on by the firs departs .. c, possibly a clown act, anticipate approximately a 36 page tabloid to be produced by the Ithaca Journal with a 15,000 copy overrun to go to the peripheral areas on the edge of the county. I think, weather permitting, ve will experience for the first time the kind of traffic we enjoy only once a year around Christmas time. The request I vant to make is that for the 3-day period, May 1 through 3, 1975, Thursday, Friday anc Saturday that the City provide as a token of goodwill free bus service for thE:-;e 2 { 1 . -7- March 26. 1975 three days. I am going to try to encourage the central business district merchants to remain open Friday ui.gbt which the second night to go along with Thursday. The other part of that request is to request that free parking be made available on the City parking Lot D of the Woolworth Parking lot and the Seneca Street Parking ramp. I feel that giving the merchants a taste of what real heavy traffic is all about on a consistent basis will in the near future encourage them to subsidize to their own organization some form of free parking for customers, it might be 2"hours, it might be 3 hours with a receipt. I think they drastically need some form of illustration as to what this Commons is going to mean to everybody in the central business district. After Discussion on the floor, the following resolution was presented: By Comm. Schickel: seconded by Comm. Shaw RESOLVED, That the request for free bus service and free parking by the DIBA for May 1, 2, and 3, 1975 be granted. Ayes - 5 Carried Nays - 1 Clynes ROTHSCHILD - STRIP OF LAND: Alderman Nichols reported that the Planning & Development Committee of Common Council asked her to bring a matter to the Board that was referred to them. Mr. James CC Rothschild came in with a proposal of giving the City the strip of land between his C'I new store and Aurora St. The reason for wishing to give away the piece of land is that as the store is designed he has a covered walkway around it and the parking garage will exit into the covered walkway and he doesn't know how to develop the strip of land between the covered valkway and the street. The exact details of the number of square feet of the land were not available at our conference and we did not know whether the City had any use for this or whether it would it be wished to develop it in any way in accordance with our plan for extending the Mall or possible traffic planning device. It seemed that it really was in the province of the Board of Public Works to consider this matter whether we want that piece of land and whether we have any intention of doing anything with it. By Comm. Stein: seconded by Comm. Schickel RESOLVED, That this matter be referred to the Public Buildings, Public Grounds and Parks Committee. Carried On a motion the meeting adjourned into an Executive Session at 5:30 p.m. Joseph A Rundle, City Clerk Edward J. Conl Mayor / bb f � 'y kt�'^ Y - t j Y r' "' r� .'47.. 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Ste. `y YI } '9` i 'q t 1 +. ,,, tt, k r $5t S: t�.4,.,-' „_.:' T Co MILLER P.C. BID TABULATION , Bid Opening: March 20, 1975 Engineers & Surveyors D.P.W. Construction and Maintenance Facility City Hall • 203 N. Aurora Street City of Ithaca, New York Ithaca, New York ,A Ithaca, New York 14850 ''+ e-1 rt3 1-1 b g41 u 9-1 Na CONTRACT NO. 1 v' lc) g U .c 4 N . ° N t N E � roo N m E Ev ° E1ra N •rl v •� HsaGENERAL CONSTRUCTION ' 0b m (j,-+ w 41 ro • O. x 1 , 8 ai • +mi EC-31.., a a� ER,a VI o �Hp,U acHp, •� oai °) w v� ¢,a 4-$ oa w Q a Li 0 n, i 04aU a s 41 c, 9-I 04 (/) o w ccn o CCI. a P. a voi u M Elmira Structures, Inc. , P.O. Box 4192 Elmira, N.Y. 14904 $450,000.00 $448,500.00 $ 5.00 $ 8.00 $ 9.00 $ 9.00 $ 9.00 0.45 $200.00 Stewart & Bennett, Inc. 714 W. Clinton St. Ithaca, New York 14850 451,000.00 447,922.00 6.00 12.25 12.25 10.55 10.55 0.45 59.00 Alekna Construction Co Endicott,NY 13760 472,000.00 470,000.00 , 3.00 6.00 7.00 8.50 8.50 40.00 125.00 McPherson Builders, Inc., Savings Bank Bldg , (� Ithaca, New York 14850 472,347.00 470,847.00 4.00 5.00 6.00 7.00 7.50 0.50 100.00 Sarkisian Bros. Inc. Bin•hamton N.Y.13902 489 000.00 486 000.00 2.75 7.10 7.40 6.15 6.15 0.40 100.00 ARC Construction Co., 109 S. Union St. Rochester N.Y. 14607 489 500.00 485 600.00 3.00 6.00 6.00 9.00 7.00 0.40 95.00 1 Streeter Associates, Inc. Elmira, NY 14902 492,000.00 481,000.00 2.60 - 3.90 5.10 6.70 6.70 35.00 140.00 V. Giordano Construction & Supply Corp. • 602 Hancock St., Ithaca, N.Y. 14805 494,000.00 488,000.00 2.65 3.70 5.50 6.70 6.00 0.55 88.00 t The Sabotka Company, Inc. POBox 357 Bluefield Rd. Auburn, N.Y. 13021 518,950.00 506,300.00 3.45 4.00 4.50 5.10 4.95 0.44 180.00 Garbade Construction Corp. P.O.Box 851 Binghamton, New York 13902 534,000.00 528,000.00 8.00 10.00 15.00 20.00 30.00 0.40 150.00 J. F. Judski Associates, Inc. POBox 673 Binghamton, New York 13902 556,570.00 552,070.00 20.00 4.50 5.50 7.00 8.00 0.55 I 120.00 NewRic Construction Co., Inc. - 113 Osborne St. , Auburn, N.Y. 13021 593,400.00 2.50 5.00 6.00 5.00 7.50 0.50 60.00 W. D. McElwee & Sons 129 W. Fall Street Ithaca, New York 14850 594,945.00 587,945.00 5.35 6.55 7.45 7.45 7.15 0.47 93.00 A. J. Cerasro, Inc. , 2 Page Avenue P.O. Box 237, Endicott, New York 13760 596,00'ir00 592,000.00 5.00 7.00 10.00 9.00 9.00 0.45 100.00 1 • il . .., 4 . . .---T\ - r t, - ___ . (:: ' T. G. MILLER P.C. Bid Opening: March 20, 197 Engineers and Surveyors City Hall, Ithaca, New York 203 North Aurora Street BID TABULATION Ithaca, New York 14850 D.P.W. Construction and Maintenance Facility • City of Ithaca, New York • CONTRACT NO. 2 • LUMP SUM . PLUMBING BASE BID Hogg-Nichols, Inc., 4127 Grand Central Avenue, Horseheads, N.Y. 14865 $ 44,440.00 • Kimble Plumbing and Heating Inc., 1004 Sullivan Street, Elmira, N.Y. 14901 48,885.00 I Donahue-Halverson, Inc., ' 707 Willow Avenue, Ithaca, N. Y. 14850 49,846.00 1- ' - J A. J. Eckert Co., 1062 Central Avenue, Albany, N.Y. 12205 52,500.00 J. & K. Plumbing & Heating Co., Inc. Westview Station Box 25, Binghamton, N.Y. 13905, 63,401.00 •I • 1 :Aga T. G. MILLER P.C. Bid Opening: March 20, 1975 Engineers and Surveyors . City Hall, Ithaca, New York 203 North Aurora Street BID TABULATION Ithaca, New York 14850 D.P.W. Construction and Maintenance Facility City of Ithaca, New York • i • CONTRACT NO. 3 - VENTILATION and AIR CONDITIONING LUMP SUM BASE BID . Wheaton's Sheet Metal Shop, Inc.: 909 West State Street, Ithaca, New York 14850 $ 16,964.00 Joseph Cashier & Co., Inc., 215 W. Lenox Avenue., Elmira Heights, N.Y. 20,932.00 Consolidated Sheet Metal Works, Inc. 933 Stark Street, P.O. Box 96, Utica, N.Y. 13503 21,150.00 Levi Case Co., Inc., •412 Warren Street., Schenectady, N.Y., 12305 21,551.00 Mercury Sheet Metal Works, Inc. 105 Main Street, Whitesboro, N.Y., 13492 22,074.00 J. & K. Plumbing & Heating Co., Inc. Westview Station Box 25, Binghamton, N.Y. 13905 26,317.00 T. G. pTrr.r,FR P.C. Bid Opening: March 20, 1975 Engineers and Surveyors • City Hall, Ithaca, New York 203 North Aurora Street Ithaca, New York 14850 BID TABULATION • D.P.W. Construction and Maintenance Facility City of Ithaca, New York •CONTRACT NO. 4 LUMP SUM ALTERNATE ELECTRIC WORK BASE BID BID • T. H. Green Electric Co., P.O. Box 991, South Tower Sta. Rochester,N.Y. 14623 $109,300.00 $100,100.00 • Madison Electric P.O. Box 836, Ithaca, New York 14850 113,775.00 103,315.00 Norton Electric Co., Inc. 1013 West State Street, Ithaca, N.Y. 14850 118,686.00 109,318.00 Superior Electric Construction Corp. of Ithaca 714 W. Clinton St., Ithaca, NY 120,877.00 100,865.00 Pearson Electric Co., Inc. P.O. Box 308, Tully, New York 13159 126,300.00 112,800.00 • • • • • • • trzp, • I . 7 -3- February 12, 1975 Supt. Dingman stated that the estimation was $2,200. A vote was taken on the above motion -that resulted as follows: Carried Bids for Tractor Loader: Comm. Clynei reported that bids were received on Monday February 10, 1975, for supplying one Tractor Loader for the Building & Grounds Division as follows: St C. 'Hansen, Inc. $10,819,00 Arsenault Tractor Saleej Inc. $ 8,980.00 Comm. Clynes commented that duo to the fact that we have a local bidder who s not quite up to specs. that 2000 is involved that this be referred jointly tp the Supt. and Attorney for study. B Comm. Clynes: seconded by Comm. Schickei RESOLVED, That this be referred jointly to the Supt. and Attorney for the City for further study. Mayor Conley asked Mr, Dingman if they can negotiate a bid diter they have received a bid. Supt. Dingman assumed that they can negotiate with the low bidder. They have made an investigation and there are several areas that the two are not comparable. Attorney for the City Shapiro stated that he felt that all bids should be rejected and be rebid& It is nbt fair to go to one company and say to them to get their epees up and maybe waive a couple of the specs. Attorney Shapiro felt that the problem is with the specs that went out. Comm. Ciynes''withdrew his original motion and made the following motion.- By Comm. Clynes: seconded by Comm. Schickel RLSOhVED, 'That the Board reject all bids and rebid. Carried FINANCE, ACCOUNTS & gAPITAL IMPROVEMENT COMMITTEE Audit: By Comm. Schickel: seconded by Comm. Stein RESOLVED, That bills audited and approved by the Finance Committee as listed Vn Abstract No. 3 of the Construction & Maintenance Division and the Water & Sower Division be approved for payment, and that the bills receivable be approved and ordered rendered. Carried Rules and Regulations Adoption by the Board: By Comm. Schickel: seconded by Com'. Evanicki WHEREAS, The general rules and regulations of the Board of Public Works pertEJning to Parks and Re creation; Streets, Sidewalks and Public Places, Water and Sewer,; and Garbage, Trash and Weeds -have been prepared in Code Form; and WHEREAS, It is in the best interest of the City of Ithaca to adopt such rules and regulations in Code form, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the following Chapters annexed hereto and made a part hereof, be and hereby are adopted as the general rules and regulations of the Board of Public Works as follows: Chapter 241 Parks and Recreation Chapter 244 Streets, Sidewalks and Public Places Chapter 245 Water and Sewers Chapter 272 Garbage, 'k ash and Weeds; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That all rules and regulations or parts thereof pertaining to the same subject matter and any other rules or.regulations or parts thereof inconsistent with the aforesaid rules and regulations contained in said Chapters, be and they hereby are repealed; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the City Clerk publish or cause to be published a -�+- February 12, 1975 notice generally describing said Chapters at least once in the official news- paper of the City of Ithaca pursuant to 8 5.50 of the Ithaca City Charter. Carried Authorized Complement of Emp ees Document: By Comm. Schickel: seconded by Comm. Shaw RESOLVED, That a document entitled "City of Ithaca, Department of Public Works, Authorized Complement of Employees, February 1, 1975' be approved and adopted „ by the Board as the authorized complement of employees for its Department of Public Works. This approval pertains particularly to the authorized job titles and numbers of persons authorized to fill those titles. ' Alderman Boothroyd stated that as you are aware the B & A Committee is in the process of reviewing all departments for this year to see how they can save the City some money or change services or what have you, and unless this is really vital to the operation of the dept. it would be well if they waited a month. Supt. Dingman stated that this is an updating because they have not published this annually and he wanted to make this document official. Comm. Stein asked Supt. Dingman to explain how they can have no authorized positions and yet it is filled. Supt. Dingman stated that they never exceed in a division the number of positions authorized but there may be more in a certain area than in others. He stated that they may fill more at a lower classification only because they have not moved people up yet. A vote was taken on the above motion that resulted as follows: Carried By Comm. Schickel: seconded by Comm. Ewaricki RESOLVED, That Account 1440 (Engineering Division) be revised by transferring $150.00 from the Personal Services line to the Advertising line. "�► Carried PARKING, TRAFFIC 84 TRANSIT COINITTEE Comm. Stein reported that there is a need for replacement of one of the large buses. There is a growing cost for servicing the buses because they are old and breaking down. The purpose of this recommendation is to indicate that the bus is needed this year, and hopefully will be paid for by UMTA. Request for One Bus: By Comm.Stein: seconded by Comm. Schickel RESOLVED, That the Common Council be requested to amend the equipment list attached to the 1975 budget to provide for one intermediate-size passenger bus. BE IT-FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Common Council be requested to amend Account A5630 to provide $45,000 for the purchase of one intermediate-size passenger bus. Carried Alderman Boothroyd asked if it was ordered now when would it arrive. Mr. Lougherty remarked that it would depend on the manufacturer, GMC could deliver a bus in six months. By Comm. Stein: seconded by Comm. Schickel. RESOLVED, That the report of Bernard Carpenter with respect to his accomplishments in the position of Foreman of the Transit Division be approved. (Copy Attached to Minutes). Carried OLD BUSINESS Comm. Ewanicki asked if the contractor was still responsible for the Commons or if the City was. He said that several areas that will eventually be catch basins are still open, and are dangerous. 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Supt. of Public Works - Hannan Supt. of Public Works - Dingman Asst. to Supt. of Public Works - Dougherty City Chamberlain - Wright City Clerk - Rundle MINUTES By Comm. Baldini : seconded by Comm. Schickel RESOLVED, That the minutes of March 26, 1975 be approved as recorded by the City Clerk. Carried SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT Cq William L. Scott - Engineering Aide : Supt. Dingman provisionally appointed William L. Scott as an Engineering Cz: Aide in the Engineering Division at an annual salary of $6,938, effective April 7, 1975, and asked the Boards approval . By Comm. Clynes : seconded by Comm. Shaw RESOLVED, That the Superintendent's provisional appointment of Wiiliaw L. Scott as an Engineering Aide at an annual salary of $6,938, effective April 7, 1975 be approved. Carried WATER AND SANITARY SEWER COMMITTEE Letter to Town of Ithaca for a Representative to Meet With Water & Sewer Committee : By Comm. Shaw: seconded by Comm. Baldini RESOLVED, That the City Clerk write a letter to the Town of Ithaca requesting that they appoint a representative to meet.with the Water & Sewer Comm.4ttee to reneaotiate a contract providing sewer services to the entire town as a single district. Carried HIGHWAYS, STREET LIGHTING AND REFUSE COMMITTEE Spring Pick-up Week - May 12 to May 16: By Comm. Shaw: seconded by Comm. Schickel RESOLVED, That the week of May 12 through May 16 inclusive be designated as Spring Pick-up Week during which the department will be authorized to accept for disposal articles of household refuse not normally collected. Regulations promulgated by the Superintendent for similar pick-up weeks in the spring and fall of 1974 will apply. Carried Comm. Stein asked why the City couldn't have more pick-up weeks? Supt. Dingman stated that it is getting increasingly expensive each time and this is one of the services that he suggested might be considered to be cut out of the budget to save money. BRIDGES, CREEKS AND STORM DRAINAGE COMMITTEE Capital Project - Repairs to S. Aurora Street Bridge : By Comm. Baldini : second Fy Comm. Schickel RESOLVED, That Capital Project H890-115, Repairs to South Aurora Street Bridge, be declared complete and the balance of $11 ,077.62 be released. Carried Capital Project - Repairs to Giles Street Bridge : By Comm. Baldini : seconded by Comm. Schickel RESOLVED, That Capital Project H890-116, Repairs to Giles Street Bridge , be declared complete and the balance of $8,510.60 be released. Carried 1. • -2- April 9, 1975 Capital Project - Construct a Storm Drain on West Side of Floral Ave. : By Comm. Baldini :onned by Comm. Sc is e RESOLVED, That the department prepare and request funding in 1976 for a Capital Project to construct a storm drain on the west side of Floral Avenue for the purpose of diverting storm water now discharging from the street on to the land of Carpenter. Carried PERSONS APPEARING BEFORE THE BOARD Mr. Ed. Austin of 104 Williams Glen Road appeared before the Board and made the following comments : We are interested in knowing the status of the improvements to Williams Glen Rd. In an informal discussion with some members of this committee, I was under the impression that conceivably it might be discussed and acted upon. I believe this comes under your Highway Committee and I really don't know what the status is , so before I say more I would like to ask a question : Is it going to be discussed here today? Mayor Conley stated that it was not scheduled to be discussed here today. The situation is that it was included in our Capital Program for this year and the Finance Committee, when they went over the budget, felt that for this project there wasn't enough information and they asked for it to be excluded. Alderman Boothroyd went on to say that the Committee is willing to reopen the Williams Glen Rd. Project when they have complete cost and set of plans of what is to be done. Further discussion was held pertaining to the design and engineering of this project. Mr. Austin thanked the Board for their consideration. By Comm. Shaw: seconded by Comm. Ewanicki RESOLVED, That this be referred back to the Highway, Street �Lighting & Refuse , Committee. Carried PUBLIC BUILDINGS, PUBLIC GROUNDS AND PARKS COMMITTEE Seeley Parking Lot: By Comm. Clynes : seconded by Comm. Schickel RESOLVED, That the Common Council be advised that the city lots at 901 and 903 West State Street (known as the Seeley lot) are no longer of use as public parking lots, have no other public works use in the foreseeable future, produce revenue far below their potential , and therefore, should be made available for public sale at an upset price to be determined by appraisal . Tabling Motion: By Comm. Baldini : seconded by Comm. Stein RESOLVED, Ti at this motion be tabled. Carried Increase of Rental of Social Services Dept. of County Occupied Spaces at 108 E .Green St. and 123 S. Cayuga St. By Comm. Clynes: seconded by Comm. Ewanicki RESOLVED, Tih&t the Attorney be directed to enter into a negotiation with the County to increase the rental for the area occupied by the Social Services Dept. of the County in the city buildings at 123 S. Cayuga Street and at 108 E. Green Street, to $35,000 per year without parking. IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED, That the provision of parking for County vehicles in city-owned parking spaces be separately negotiated. Carried Continuation of Agreement Between City of Ithaca and Cecil Cage for Dock Space Use —� Comm. Clynes reported that Captain Cecil E. Cage, operator of Cayuga Boat Tours , reports that he has purchased a new vessel to sail on Cayuga Lake this season , and he requests extension of his present agreement with the city which provides -3- April 9, 1975 for an annual rental of $100 for dock space at Stewart Park. By Comm. Clynes: seconded by Comm. Baldini RESOLVED, That the agreement between the City of Ithaca and Cecil Cage of 14 Main Street, Freeville, N.Y. , which provides for the use of dock space at Stewart Park at an annual rental of $100 per year, be continued for the year 1975. Carried FINANCE, ACCOUNTS AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS COMMITTEE Audit: By Comm. Schickel : seconded by Comm. Baldini RESOLVED, That bills audited and approved by the Finance Committee and listed on Abstract #7 of the General Fund accounts of the Dept. of Public Works , and on Abstract #7 of the Water & Sewer Division, be approved for payment, and IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED, That the bills receivable be approved and ordered rendered. Carried C„0 Philip L. Cox - Provisional City Engineer: By Comm. Schickel : seconded by Comm. Shaw Cq RESOLVED, That Philip L. Cox be provisionally appointed City Engineer at an annual salary of $17,418, effective May 5, 1975, and C.sl IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED, That the city provide an amount not to exceed $1 ,000 for the expenses of moving his household to Ithaca. Carried PARKING, TRAFFIC AND TRANSIT COMMITTEE Rescinding of Free Bus Service and Parking on May 1 , 2, and 3, 1975: By Comm. Stein: seconded by Comm. Baldini RESOLVED, That the action of thi;siBoard on March 26, 1975, which provided for free bus service and Free parking on May 1 , 2, and 3 , 1975 , be rescinded. Carried Supt. Dingman read a letter advising the Board that the Grand Opening of the Ithaca Commons set for May 1 , 2, and 3 , 1975 has been postponed until August or September. Rejection of GMC Turo-flow Engine Parts Bid: By Comm. Stein: seconded by Comm. Ewanicki RESOLVED, That a bid of the Albee Truck, Inc. for supplying GMC Turo-flow engiine parts in accordance with the specifications of March 13, 1975 for $2,851 .33 be rejected, and IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED, That the department be authorized to order these parts as specified directly from General Motors Corporation at a total cost of $2 ,421 ,20. Carried Study on Parkinq on Thursday and Friday Nights : By Comm. Stein : seconded by Comm. Schickel RESOLVED, That the Parking & Traffic Committee be authorized to study the city's present regulations on parking on Thursday nights and Friday nights, and the city's present operation of buses on Thursday nights and Friday nights , and make recommendations for any changes which seem advisable because of the change in the merchants ' hours of business. Carried Ithaca Farmer's Market: By Comm. Stein: seconded by Comm. Baldini RESOLVED, That the Attorney be directed to prepare and the Mayor authorized to sign an agreement with the Ithaca Farmers ' Market which provides for the use of city land on Taughannock Blvd. lying between the former railroad plat- form on the west and Taughannock Blvd. on the east, and between the parking lob: of the Station Restaurant on the south and land of 89 Lumber on the north, on Saturdays from May 24, 1975 through November 1 , 1975, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the agreement provide for an annual fee of $500 which shall be payable in installments starting July 1 and the first of each -4- April 9, 1975 succeeding month, and further, require that the said Farmers ' Market hold the city harmless from any liability actions which may result from their operations. Carried Mr. Dingman advised the Board that he has been informed that the letters he was supposed to receive from Woolworth and Mr. Abbott will not be forthcoming, consequently approval will have to be limited to the use of the parking lot on Taughannock Blvd. Discussion was held pertaining to having an insurance policy requirement written into the agreement. Bus Service for the Elders: Comm. Stein reported that the committee is working on the matter of bus service for the elderly. NEW BUSINESS Possible Water Rate Increase: Alderman Boothroyd reported that after reviewing the budget and when they were done with the water budget they reduced the expected surplus from $469;696 to $10,000. 100 00 . Mr. Dingman stated that he felt that he would like to have at least a tep 1t percent cushion to operate with in either the water budget or sewer budget. Alderman Boothroyd said the Budget & Admin. Committee agreed that they would be very receptive to the Board considering an increase in water rates this year. Notice of Meeting of Ithaca Tompkins Transit Subcommittee: Supt. Dingman reported that he received a notice of this meeting in the County Planning Offices on the 23rd of April at 2:00 p.m. on the same day as the next Board meeting. Workshop Dealing With the Oswego River Basin: Supt. Dingman reported that the Cayuga Lake is a part of this basin and that the workshop is a planning study which the Corps. of Engineers will be making. This is scheduled for the 16th of April at 7:30 p.m. Executive Session: Board adjourned into executive session at 4:55 p.m. Board reconvened into regular session at 5:05 p.m. Weston's Dept. Store Water Bill : By Comm. Shaw: seconded by Comm. Baldini RESOLVED, Tihdt the City Chamberlain be authorized to accept postponment of the November 1 , 1974 water bill subject to receiving a copy of the Court order and the February 1 , 1975 bill penalty will also be waived. Carried On a motion the meeting was adjourned at 5 :07 p.m. F + s p-A. Rundle, City Clerk E wa r J. Conley, Mayor BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE APRIL 9, 1975 9319 Joseph Cardonia G2122 16.57 9320 Ms. Rose Brown G2122 26.81 9321 Nates Floral Estates G2122 40.94 9322 Ithaca College G2122 20.47 9323 Ms. Catherine Dunlovey F2144 15.00 9324 Dr. Scheimberg F2144 15.00 9325 Lansing Water Dist. #1 F2378 21365.72 9326 LaGrande Chase F2144 19.00 9327 Village of Cayuga Heights F2378 34.39 9328 Morse Chain Co. F2650 54.80 9329 it " " G2120 175.00 9330 Prince Construction F2650 9.50 9331 E. Pollio, Est. G2120 10.00 9332 Finger Lakes State Parks Comm F2378 18.75 9333 City Of Ithaca F2655 19312.91 9334 City of Ithaca F2655 1 .04 9335 City of Ithaca F2655 23.55 9336 Ithaca Fire Dept. F2655 3.71 TOTAL $ 4063.16 WATER $ 3,873.37 SEWER 289.79 APPROVED BY FINANCE COMMITTEE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS City of ITHACA, NEW YORK Regular meeting 4:00 p.m. April 23, 1975 PRESENT Mayor - Conley Commissioners (5) - Clynes, Ewanicki , Schickel , Shaw, Stein ABSENT Commis (1 ) - Baldini OTHERS PRESENT Aldermen 5 - Jones , Nichols , Boothroyd, Meyer, Gutenberger Attorney for the City - Shapiro Supt. of Public Works - Dingman Deputy Bldg. Comm. - Jones Asst. Supt. of Public Works - Hannan Assistant Controller - Spano Asst. to Supt. of Public Works - Dougherty City Clerk - Rundle MINUTES A~i�erman Boothroyd requested that the April 9, 1975 minutes under Possible Cq Water Rate Increase should be corrected to read$100,000 instead of $400,000. By Comm. Schickel : seconded by Comm. Clynes RESOLVED, That the minutes of the April 9, 1975 meeting be approved as corrected. Carried PERSONS APPEARING BEFORE THE BOARD Mr. Mike Donnelly from the Ithaca Amateur Softball Association appeared before the Board to discuss the possibility of a tournament in August. Mr. Donnelly made the following comments : I talked to Mr. Dingman about a week ago and he felt that the best thing to do was to come and speak to the Board. The Genessee Brewery Company in Rochester, New York wants to sponsor an invitational slow pitch tournament in Cass Park. With this will be an entry of about 30 teams throughout New York State and Pennsylvania. The reason I am here is to find out if it is possible or if you would take into consideration of us dispensing beer at the Cass Park facilities for the tournament. The profits that are returned from the beer distributing would go back into the association for the better- ment of Cass Park, and possibly put in another fence down there or buying player benches or whatever can be worked out. Mr. Donnelly remarked that if it does work out, they might want to make it an annual event. After discussion on the floor, the following resolution was presented : By Comm. Clynes: seconded by Comm. Schickel RESOLVED, That the request by the Ithaca Amateur Softball Association to dispense beer in Cass Park at a tournament to be held in August be granted. Carried William Sullivan appeared before the Board on behalf of the Ithaca Amateur Softball Association to discuss the matter of the fields at Stewart Park and the other fields that are available for the use of the Association. Mr. Sullivan made the following comments: There is a rather pressing matter that is facing the Softball Association by reason of the schedule starting of their season which is May 5th by reason of the fact that they have 36 teams involved in the use of the fields. At the present time in Cass Park there are seven fields which are available for the use of the softball league and they were counting on the use of the two fields at Stewart Park in order to make a full schedule possible. There have been a number of teams which have been turned down because of the fact tha' they couldn't go beyond the 36 team limit and stay within the nine fields that they have been led to believe would be available. There are local sponsors which have been contacted and have made arrangements to nut up the funds for the necessary expenses. On behalf of the Softball ssociation I would like -2- April 23, 1975 to have that matter dealt with today so that they can complete their final scheduling arrangements. The question is whether or not the fields are going to be available to the Softball Association. There is some indication that they may not be available according my information it was suggested that the matter be brought before the Board of Public Works for a final decision on it. Supt. Dingman suggested that the Board maintain a position that Stewart Park is not designed to be let out on a regular basis to leagues. Mr. Cutia, Coordinator-Youth Director commented he was coming here to ask that Stewart Park be allowed to be used as a site for slowball primarily because in Cass Park we have run out of room. We haven't had that problem for the past couple of years primarily because the marina was not under construction and we used land that is now under water. When the slowball league had about 16 or 18 teams in it and they were using Stewart Park there was sufficient space there and they moved to Cass Park. The Kiwanis baseball was still using the same facilities it had used for years and what we had designed as Kiwanis baseball fields began to be used by slowball programs. The slowball programs began expanding to the point where now there are two leagues of slowball a league of fast pitch a slowball league for women , etc. Mr. Cutia requested that Stewart Park be used Monday through Thursday in the early evenings. Comm. Stein commented that he agreed with Supt. Dingmans suggestion that Stewart Park be set aside as a family area, and he would be against the resolution. By Comm. Clynes: seconded by Comm. Ewanicki RESOLVED, That the request of the slowball league to use Stewart Park on Monday through Thursday in the early evening be granted for one year. Ayes: 4 Carried Nays : 1 - Stein Mr. John Perko President of the American Slowball Association appeared before the Board and invited everyone to come down to enjoy some good ball playing at Stewart Park. REPORT OF ATTORNEY FOR THE CITY Farmers Market: Attorney Shapiro reported that he has drafted an agreement for the Farmer's Market pursuant to the Board's direction, and sent it to the president of the Farmer's Market. As yet it has not been received back from him. County Use of City Facilities : Attorney S apiro reported that with respect to the renegotiation of the lease of the County use of the City facilities , he has not as yet contacted the County. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT Bid - Modification of Girders : Supt. Dingman reported that a bid opening for the modification of the girders to be used for the Plain Street Bridge scheduled for April 21 was adjourned on that date until 3 p.m. , May 12, because the department has not yet completed the plans and specifications for this job. Promotions: Supt. Dingman reported that he has made three promotions in the Water & Sewer Division as follows and asked for the Board's approval : David Zavaski , a Motor Equipment Operator at $3.60 per hour, effective April 13, 1975. Robert Dickens, a Working Foreman at $4.57 per hour., effective April 13 , 1975. Edward Parker, a Truck Driver at $3.33 per hour., effective April 13, 1975. By Comm. Schickel : seconded by Comm. Shaw RESOLVED, That the Supt. promotions in the Water & Sewer Division be approved. Carried -3- April 23, 1975 WATER AND SANITARY SEWER COMMITTEE Comm. Ewanicki reported that a special meeting of the Water & Sewer Commit- tee to consider the proposed transfer of funds from the Water Account to the General Account, and the possibility of a water rate increase, will be held immediately following the adjournment of this meeting. HIGHWAYS, STREET LIGHTING AND REFUSE COMMITTEE Williams Glen Road: Comm. Shaw reported that at a meeting held by Town Engineer Fa roni , Commissioner Shaw and the Superintendent on April 22 at Williams Glen Road, the fact was developed that the Town of Ithaca is willing to construct that portion of Williams Glen Road within the city limits to provide a 20 ft. roadway with 2 ft. shoulders at a cost not to exceed $12,000. The proposal provides that the Town of Ithaca will provide the engineer, the labor, the equipment and the materials to improve this road. This service will be billed to the city at the town's cost. By Comm. Shaw: seconded by Comm. Clynes CD RESOLVED, That the Common Council be requested to reinstate a Capital C\1 Project of $12,000 for the improvement of Williams Glen Road in the 1975 Capital Budget, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That upon such approval of Williams Glen Road as a 1975 Capital Project, the Supt. be authorized to enter into a detailed agreement with the Town of Ithaca for such reconstruction based on the cost of labor, equipment, material and engineering, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That upon such approval of Williams Glen Road as a 1975 project, this Board of Public Works take action to establish Williams Glen Road within the city limits as a public street. Carried Bids for Street Trees : By Comm. Shaw: seconded by Comm. Schickel RESOLVED, That the Supt. be authorized to solicit bids for 80 street trees of the size and type indicated as highest priority on the report of the Ithaca Shade Tree Commission. Carried BRIDGES , CREEKS AND STORM DRAINAGE COMMITTEE Bids - South Plain Street Bridge Removal : Comm. Ewanicki reported that bids were received on Monday, April 21 , for the removal of the existing South Plain Street Bridge. The results of the bidding are shown on the sheet attached to the minute book. By Comm. Ewanicki : seconded by Comm. Schickel RESOLVED, That subject to the approval of the Common Council of the Capital Budget for 1975, that F. S. Lopke be awarded the contract to remove the South Plain Street Bridge in accordance with the specification of April 9 , 1975 for his low bid of $400. Carried Modjeski and Masters: Comm. Ewanicki reported that Modjeski & Masters have presented a proposal for the 1975 inspection of bridges. This is a continuance of a project started in 1974, and when complete, will have covered all of the bridges for which the city of Ithaca has responsibility. Modjeski & Masters' proposal calls for the work to be done during this summer with submission of reports by October. Their charges for this work will be payroll costs plus 21% for payroll burden, all of which is multiplied by a factor of 2.0 to cover overhead and profit. Direct expenses for reproduction of plans, travel and subsistence expenses will be added at direct cost. Partners time will be charged at a rate of $250 per day without markup. The estimated maximum fee for the work is $23,000. There are funds available in the 1975 budget for this work. By Comm. Ewanicki : seconded by Comm. Schickel RESOLVED, That the Supt. be authorized to enter into an agreement with Modjeski & Masters for the inspection of 21 bridges to complete the 1974- 1975 bridge inspection program. Carried -4-° April 23, 1975 PUBLIC BUILDINGS, PUBLIC GROUNDS AND PARKS COMMITTEE Stewart Park Food Concession: By Comm. Clynes : se—conehy Comm. Ewanicki RESOLVED, That the concession for selling food at Stewart Park for the 1975 season in accordance with the specification of April 9 , 1975, be awarded to Challenge Industries for their bid of $350. Carried Bids - Removal of Buildings on South Plain Street: By Comm. Clynes : seconded by Comm. Schickkel RESOLVED, That the contract for the removal of buildings at 217/219, 219 1/2 and 221 South Plain Street in accordance with the specification of April 9, 1975, be awarded to S. F. Lopke for his low bid of $2 ,800. Carried Maintenance Facility: Comm. Clynes reported that a letter was received from T. G. Miller, consultant for the design of the Construction & Maintenance Garage on Pier Road, which recommends award of the contracts as follows: Contract No. 1 - General Construction - alternate bid Stewart & Bennett - $447,922 Contract No. 2 - Plumbing Hogg-Nichols - $44,440 Contract No. 3 - Ventilation and Air Conditioning Wheaton's Sheet Metal Shop - $16,964 Contract No. 4 - Electric Work - Alternate bid T. H. Green Electric Company - $100,100 The total construction cost as proposed to be awarded is $609,326. This is a construction cast of approximately $20 per sq. ft. By Comm. Clynes : seconded by Comm. Ewanicki RESOLVED, That the contracts for the construction of the Construction & Maintenance Garage on Pier Road in accordance with plans and specifications prepared by T. G. Miller under date of March 15, 1974, be awarded to the low bidders as recommended by the consultant. Carried Anton J. E ner Bill : By Comm. Clynes: seconded by Comm. Schickel RESOLVED, That a bill of Anton J. Egner for supervision of construction of Ithaca Mall for the month of March be approved in the amount of $833.33. Carried Elevator Repairs : By Co!jm. Clynes: seconded by Comm. Ewanicki RESOLVED, That the Supt. be authorized to solicit bids for repairs to the elevator in City Hall . Carried Ithaca Festival Land: Comm. Clynes reported at the Common Council meeting of April 9, the following resolution was adopted: "Alderman Jones reported that the 14+ acres of land which has been under lease to Ithaca Festival was returned to the City's control and should so remain. Its use should be recreational in nature (Youth Bureau type) and for this reason be properly graded and planted with appropriate grass. R. 0. Dingman should be authorized to negotiate suitable arrangements with the State contractor for the purpose of grading, etc. the entire 14 acres while the surrounding state's land is being leveled and seeded." ' The Supt. requires more detail on the meaning of "grading", etc. After discussion on the floor the following resolution was presented : By Comm. Clynes: seconded by Comm. Schickel RESOLVED, That Supt. Dingman be authorized to negotiate suitable arrangements for the finished grading and seeding of the 14 112 acres of the so called festival area. Carried - . _ ... 2 ll -5- April 23, 1975 Letter from Gary Lee: Comm. Clynes presented a letter from Gary Lee as follows : Honorable Raymond T. Schuler, Commissioner New York State Department of Transportation 1220 Washington Avenue, State Campus Albany, New York 12226 Dear Ray: Thank you for your recent letter in regard to the Route 96 relocation project. I appreciate your keeping me informed on this vital matter. According to your letter, Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act will soon be satisfied; with the letter of agreement between the National Advisory Council , the State Historic Preservation Trust and the Department of Transportation becoming part of the final Environmental Impact Statement. It is satisfying to see that differences have been resolved between these groups , the environmental integrity of the project remains intact, and that the progress of the project is no longer jeopardized on this account. Cq As I understand your letter, the final impediment to the completion of the Environmental Impact Statement is an agreement between the City of Ithaca and the Department of Transportation on the purchase of a piece of parkland the project will take. I assure you that I will do all I can to see that the agreement is brought to a swift and successful conclusion. Your interest and concern in this project is greatly appreciated. Please continue to inform me of the project's status. Sincerely, Gary Lee Member of Assembly Attorney Shapiro remarked that he thought that the agreement stated in the letter is the memorandum of understanding. Attorney Shapiro commented it is his understanding that it is in the Planning & Development Committee for consideration. As soon as it is acted upon by Council we can go ahead with it. FINANCE, ACCOUNTS AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS COMMITTEE Bid - Tractor Loader: By Comm.. Schickel : seconded by Comm. Shaw RESOLVED, That the contract for supplying a Tractor-Loader in accordance with the specification of April 9, 1975, be awarded to S. C. Hansen , Inc. for their low bid of $10,890. Ayes: 4 Carried Nays: 1 - Clynes International Municipal Signal Association Meeting : By Comm. Schickel : seconded by Comm. Ewanicki RESOLVED, That Traffic Engineer Frank Gombas and City Electrician Jack Brooks be authorized to attend a meeting of the International Municipal Signal Assoc. in Cortland on April 30 and May 1 ; expenses of meals, registration, transpor- tation to be deferred by the city. Carried 1975 Capital Budget: Comm. Schickel reported that the 1975 Capital Budget is proposed to be adopted by the Common Council at its May 7 meeting. (Copy attached to Minute Book) Audit: By Comm. Schickel : seconded by Comm. Shaw RESOLVED, That bills audited and approved by the Finance Committee and listed on Abstract No. 8 of the General Fund accounts of the Department of Public Works , and on Abstract No. 8 of the Water & Sewer Division, be approved for payment, and BE 'IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the bills receivable be approved and ordered rendered. Carried TO -6- 1 April 23, 1975 PARKING, TRAFFIC AND TRANSIT COMMITTEE Ordinance Change: 60.42 All Night Parking By Comm. Stein : seconded by Comm. Ewanicki RESOLVED, TihAt Common Council be requested to delete North Cayuga Street, both sides, Court Street to Cascadilla Street. Carried Report of Bus Operations: Comm. Stein presentees tie report of the bus operations for the quarter Jan- uary-March, 1975 as prepared by the Community Transit System. It is to be noted that the ridership for the quarter is down by approximately 5 ,000 riders from the same period in 1974. This is probably explained by a com- bination of events, including adverse weather condition and University and Ithaca College scheduling. Transit Committee Meeting: Comm. Stein reported at the meeting of the Transit Committee under Frank Liguori met this afternoon and had presentation from Mr. Nyberg of the survey of the transit system in the City of Ithaca with several comments made. The main point in the discussion was to begin to develop a specific proposal for organizing a system for new routes and for new administrative structure to be considered by public officials in this area. It seemed to be the direction of the committee that the proposal would be considered and compared within the very near future so that we could begin to think in terms of some changes growth, expansion , hopefully improvement of the public transit system in the county. It looked as if there was some progress that was being made and look forward to continuing progress in the coming year in revising the transit system. UMTA Contract Report: Attorney Shapiro reported that he contacted Mr. Richmond and he told Attorney Shapiro that he knew of no terrible things wrong with our application but that he really hadn' t had a chance to review it. He further stated that before the contract is iss«ed there has to be approval , and before it can be approved he has to review it. Mr. Richmond mentioned that there was required under Section 13C of the UMTA Act a U.S. Labor Department certification. He checked the files and didn't think it was in yet. Attorney Shapiro asked Planning to ascertain whether this had been applied for. If had not been applied for to hurry that through. Attorney Shapiro hasn't talked to Planning since then so he really doesn't know what the situation with respect to that certification. It is his understanding from Mr. Richmond that as soon as that certification got in and he found some time or assistance that the approval probably would be forthcoming because he couldn't see offhand any obstacles to it. Once that is done then a contract would be forthcoming. Attorney Shapiro explained to Mr. Richmond our need for the contract, for the money for the buses, and the situation with respect to the buses and his reaction to that was basically that he understands fully. Traffic Signs Stolen on Stewart Ave. : Mayor Conley commented that we are losing a tremendous amount of traffic signs. Students are taking them for their rooms. Mayor Conley said he has talked to people at the University, and wondered if it would be appropriate for us to get some sort of resolution or some fashion that he might take to the admin- istration at Cornell to see if there is something that can be done. A discussion took place on the floor of the Board and no action was taken. New Bus Route: Comm. Stein reported that the policy to establish a new route to go up State Street to serve Ithacare and out into the Town of Ithaca to serve the Ellis Hollow apartments has been approved by both the Common Council and by the Town Board. It is now pretty close to happening. It is tentatively scheduled to start service on May 6 and will run tentatively Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, two trips a day. The arrangements between the Town and the City have to be still put together in legal form and the Attorney is working on that. This represents the kind of intermun.icipal cooperation for expansion of the bus system that was discussed at length at the meeting that he just came from. -7- April 23, 1975 On a motion the meeting was adjourned at 5:31 p.m. J eph A. Rundle, City C erk Edward J. Conley, Mayor cz ,r, BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE 410114 APRIL 23, 1975 1 9337 Town of Ithaca F2378 $ 43.76 9338 Town of Ithaca F2378 201 .07 9339 Town of Ithaca F2378 270.09 9340 Town of Ithaca F2378 94.25 9341 Town of Ithaca F2378 43.76 9342 Town of Ithaca F2378 74.05 9343 Town of Ithaca G2374 70.69 9344 Village of Cayuga Heights F2378 158.58 9345 Ithaca College F2144 87.52 9346 Dryden Sewer Dist. #2 G2374 289.48 9347 Albanese Plumbing & Heating Co. G2122 24.00 9348 Burris Plumbing & Heating Co. G2122 9.00 9349 Mr. Ken Morusty G2122 18.00 9350 Mr. Frank Orzino (112122 9.00 9351 Weber Plumbing & Heating 6122 67.00 TOTAL $1,460.25 .— WATER $ 973.08 SEWER 487.17 APPROVED BY FINANCE COMIIIT 'E 1 I I. 884 Dirk Galbraith A2690 15.00 s '. BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS City of ITHACA, NEW YORK Regular Meeting 4:00 p.m. May 14 , 1975 PRESENT Mayor - Conley Commissioners - (5) Baldini , Ewanicki , Schickel , Shaw, Stein ABSENT ' Commissioner - (1) Clynes OTHERS PRESENT Aldermen -ice Meyer, Jones , Nichols , Dennis City Engineer - Cox Attorney for the City - Shapiro Dep. Bldg. Comm. - Jones Supt. of Public Works - Dingman Traffic Engineer - Gombas Asst . Supt. of Public Works - Hannan City Clerk - Rundle Asst. to Supt. of Public Works - Dougherty MINUTES Mayor Conley asked approval of the minutes of the April 23, 1975 meeting. By Comm. Schickel : seconded by Comm. Ewanicki RESOLVED, That the minutes of the April 23, 1975 meeting be approved as recorded by the City Clerk. Carried PERSONS APPEARING BEFORE THE BOARD Betty Bagnardi, Pres . o Bryant Park Civic Assoc. : Mrs . Bagnardi introduced Mr. Joseph Leeming and stated her concern of the traffic safety conditions surrounding the Belle Sherman School . She pointed out factors contributing to the hazardous situation at Cornell and Mitchell St. intersection. Mrs . Bagnardi continued to point out the problems with increased traffic and the problems of motorists misjudging the stop signs or just running them. She also presented a map and stated that the Town of Ithaca has erected 35 m.p.h. signs along Mitchell St. , provided a walkway along Mitchell St. to the City line and a stop sign will be erected at the Town-City line on the south side of Mitchell St . Mrs . Bagnardi asked for suggestions and questions and hoped the City would join in the efforts to solve this problem. A question and answer discussion followed Mrs . Bagnardi ' s presentation. Joseph Leeming commented that they were concerned about the safety all around this area, and that the City and Town should get together and decide who can do what. Mr. Leeming stated that the motorist get confused as to who has the right-of-way on the Mitchell St. slope. By Comm. Stein: seconded by Comm. Ewanicki RESOLVED, That this matter be referred to the Parking & Traffic Committee. Carried Mrs . Kalman of 115 Prospect St. : Mrs . Kalman explained that her car was parked on Spencer St. on Wednesday night and that there were no signs at that time at that spot, and her car was towed away. Supt. Dingman stated that her car was parked twice in areas where the City had posted for cleaning the streets . Supt . Dingman said he hoped that the Board would be sympathetic due' to hardships in her case, but that he could not recommend that .the towing charge be remitted. Alderman Meyer remarked that she understood that the postings on Spencer St. were up for three days and that the street work was not taken care of the next day after posting. Comm. Baldini asked for a clarification on the posting of signs on Spencer St. 1 - _ -2- May 14 , 1975 Asst. Supt . Dougherty stated that it was possible that the work was not immediately done because there were a couple of days when it rained and the work was not able to be done. Attorney Shapiro stated that the problem is that this sort of thing happens all the time and that many people try to park at these areas hoping the 24 hours won' t be up by the time they get back to their cars . Many of the cases are investigated and never has he found the posting put up less than 24 hours before the work is to be done. Mrs . Kalman explained her hardships and her feelings that the action. taken was unfair.' Alderman Meyer commented that for a solution they could use the radio, newspaper and maybe television to tell the. people what is . going on and the reasons for whats going on. Asst. Supt. Dougherty stated that they tried this a few years ago and had no effect on the number of cars they had to tow away. By Comm. Baldini : seconded by Comm. Stein RESOLVED, That this matter be delayed until the next meeting. Carried Mrs . Kalman stated that there is no place to park on Prospect St . and that Spencer St . is about the only place to park. Comm. Shaw remarked, pertaining to this subject, that on Seneca St . he viewed a crew of 12 persons having to wait for four cars to be moved so they could get to work, and supported a very rigorous enforcement of this policy. Mayor Conley stated that in Mrs . Kalman' s case they would not be waiving the towing fees but deciding if the City will pay the fee . out of it ' s funds. Jonathan Bernstein of 2. 16 Dey St. : Mr. Bernstein appeared before the Board to represent people in his neighborhood with petitions . Mr. Bernstein drew a map of the streets around Dey St . and stated that the traffic on Dey St . has increas- ed immeasurably. In the past two years two children have been hit on that street. Mr . Bernstein explained the area surrounding Dey St. and the traffic habits in that area. Mr. Bernstein concluded by saying that the people of this area would like authorized three things ; placement of a flashing yellow light near Franklin St. facing both directions , painted crosswalks be put in, and signs be put in all along the south curb of Dey St . - Slow Children At Play. By Comm. Ewanicki : seconded by Comm. Schickel RESOLVED, That this matter be referred to Parking & Traffic Comm. Carried COMMUNICATIONS City Clerk Rundle read the following letter to the Board: Mr. Joseph A. Rundle, City Clerk May 13, 1975 City of Ithaca 108 East Green Street Ithaca, New York Dear Joe: This is to advise you that the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca, at its regular meeting on May 12 , 1975 has appointed Mr. Noel Desch and Mr. Walter J. Schwan as representatives of the Town of Ithaca to meet with the Water $ Sewer Committee of the City of Ithaca to renegotiate a contract providing sewer services to the entire Town as a single district. 3 Gp/� r R� C $p -3- May 14, 1975 Please advise us of a convenient time of meeting. Mr. Schwan has suggested possibly 3: 30 p.m. or 4 : 00 p.m. might be a good time for a meeting of this kind. This letter is in response to your letter of April 18 , 1975. Sincerely yours Edward L. Bergen Town Clerk Comm. Ewanicki stated that this matter has been discussed and he will try to set a convenient time for the Town and the Committee to meet. ATTORNEY FOR THE CITY'S REPORT Attorney Shapiro stated that he was authorized to renegoiate the leases with the County Social Services Dept . at 123 S. Cayuga St . and 108 E. Green St. and he found that of the three leases two of them had expired and one was being continued year to year. Attorney Shapiro stated that he wrote to the County Clerk and gave her the required four month notice on the existing lease and threw c„a in the other two leases together. Attorney Shapiro remarked that he hasn' t heard anything back from the County at this time. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT Supt . Dingman introduced to the Board the new City Engineer, Philip Cox who was working with the Corps . of Engineers prior to his job with the City. Supt . Dingman stated that Mr. Cox will be heading the Engineering Division and any engineering work will be done through his office . Appointment and Promotion: Supt. Dingman requested the Board' s approval of the following appointment and promotion : Eric Happ a Bus Driver at $3. 46 per hour, effective May 12 , 1975 . John Sladich to Working Foreman in Building $ Grounds Division at $4. 49 per hour, effective May 18 , 1975 , By Comm. Ewanicki : seconded by Comm. Schickel RESOLVED, That the Superintendents appointment of Eric Happ a Bus Driver at $3. 46 per hour, effective May 12 , 1975 and promotion of John Sladich to Working Foreman in Building & Grounds Division at $4. 49 per hour, effective May 18 , 1975 be approved. Carried Board of Public Works Annual Re ort for 1974 : Supt. Dingman stated that the annual report has been presented to the Commissioners and there will be action taken later in the meeting . • Letter from Tom Niederkorn: Supt. Dingman explained that he received a letter from Tom Niederkorn on behalf of the Center for the Arts requesting that the City install a new water service to the hanger in conjunction with other work being done by the contractor. New service is needed in order to give good service to the building, and Supt . Dingman recommended that the Water Division be authorized to construct this new service to the hanger at the City' s expense. By Comm. Schickel : seconded by Comm. Baldini RESOLVED, That the Water Division be authorized to install a new water service system at the hanger. Carried Moratorium on Hiring: Mayor Conley explained to the Board that the Finance Committee of Council has raised the moratorium on hiring after accepting the budget and stated that the hiring of personnel would be in accordance with the budget. Report on the Maintenance Facilit Asst . Supt. Dougherty reported t at construction was started today i -4- May 14, 1975 by the General Contractor, Stewart & Bennett . Mr. Dougherty reported that there are two contracts that haven't been signed but expects them signed in a couple of days . They are having a construction meeting of allcontractors involved, May 15, 1975 in the morning. WATER & SANITARY SEWER COMMITTEE Donald Terrell to Attend American Water Works Assoc. Annual Meeting: By Comm. Ewanic is seconded y Comm. Sc is el RESOLVED, That Chief Water Plant Operator Donald Terrell be authorized to attend the annual meeting of the American Water Works Association in Minneapolis -June 8 through June 13; the cost of registration, travel , room, and meals not exceeding $450 to be a legal charge against the city. Carried Bulldozer Re air Bid: Comm.Ewanicci reported that one bid was received for bulldozer repairs as follows : Syracuse Supply Company - $5, 559 By Comm. Ewanicki : seconded by Comm. Baldini RESOLVED, That the contract for supplying parts and performing repairs on a Water $ Sewer Division bulldozer as specified in the specifications of April 21 , 1975 , be awarded to the Syracuse Supply Co. for its bid of $5 , 559. Carried Comm. Stein inquired why the City only received one bid. Supt. Dingman explained that the parts are for a Caterpillar bull- dozer and that they have to be obtained from Caterpillar organiza- tion and only one company was able to qualify. Transfer of Funds For Monitoring Phosphorous & Nitrate: By Comm. Ewanic z : seconded y Comm. Baldini RESOLVED, That Common Council be requested to transfer $3,000 from the Sewer Contingency Account of the 1975 budget to the Sewage Treatment and Disposal Account G8130 , Laboratory Supplies , Line 316 , to provide funds for monitoring of phosphorous and nitrate as required by the EPA discharge permit. Carried Supt. Dingman commented that the need for this monitoring require- ment by the E. P.A. was not known when they submitted their budget in September. HIGHWAYS, STREET LIGHTING & REFUSE COMMITTEE Notice to Defective Sidewalk Owners and a Hearing: Comm. Shaw reported that repair notices are eing sent to owners of defective sidewalks in the city. In cases where this is a second notice, they are being directed to repair the walks or show cause at a hearing to be held before this Board on July 23, why the city should not proceed to repair the walks and charge the owners for the cost . By Comm. Shaw: seconded by Comm. Baldini RESOLVED, That the Board hold a public hearing at its regular meeting at 4 p.m. on July 23 in the Common Council Chambers for the purpose of hearing persons who have been directed to repair their sidewalks or have them repaired by the city at the owner' s expense. Carried Alderman Jones asked if this was also directed to those who have been requested to install sidewalks for the first time. Supt. Dingman commented yes , it is directed to them also. Property at 405-407 Turner Place Drainage Problem: By Comm. Shaw: seconded by Comm. Sc ickel RESOLVED., That the Superintendent be authorized to direct the owner of property at 405/407 Turner Place to correct a drainage problem on his property and abate the nuisance on the public street caused -5- May 14 , 1975 thereby, or show cause at a hearing to be held in Common Council Chambers at 4 p.m. on July 23, 1975 , why the city should not enter on his property to correct the drainage and abate the nuisance and charge the cost thereof to the owner of the property. Carried Bids for Supplying Trees : Comm. Shaw reported tree bids were received on Monday, May 12 , for supplying trees for spring planting as shown on the attached sheets . By Comm. Shaw: seconded by Comm. Schickel RESOLVED, That the contract for supplying trees in accordance with the specification of April 21 , 1975 , be awarded to White Nurseries for their bid of $5 , 320 . Supt. Dingman stated that the bids were high and that they had bids from another nursery which are lower. Whites Nursery is the only one that bid on the complete list . Comm. Stein stated that the bid was high and that the unit prices were even higher than the other bidders . CG Discussion was held pertaining to ordering some trees from one C\1 bidder and the rest from Whites Nursery and what would happen if the bid was not excepted. ;j A vote was taken on the motion which resulted as follows : AYES - (4) Schickel , Shaw, Stein, Mayor Conley NAYS - (1) Baldini ABSTAINED - (1) Ewanicki Carried Downtown Businessmen ' s Assoc. Automobile Show: Comm. Shaw reported t at the Downtown Businessmen' s Assoc. has received a permit for an automobile show to be held on the Ithaca Commons Friday, Saturday and Sunday, May 16, 17 and 18 . Because of the size of the show and because operations of the contractors limit the amount of space available on .the Commons for this show, the Assoc. has requested that the 100 block of West State St. be closed so that a portion of the show can be held there. By Comm. Shaw: seconded by Comm. Ewanicki RESOLVED, That the Downtown Businessmen' s Assoc. be permitted to hold an automobile show in the 100 block of W. State St . on Friday Saturday and Sunday, May 16 , 17 , and 18 . BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Superintendent be authorized to establish regulations for the use of the street for this show which will provide for the elimination of regular vehicle traffic in the 100 block of W. State St. while the show is in progress , and will further provide for a lane for the operation of buses and emergency vehicles . Carried New Elmira Rd. Assoc. Meeting Request : Comm. Shaw reported that a letter was received from the New Elmira Rd. Assoc. requesting a meeting with the Mayor, City Planners , D. P.W. and Common Council. Mayor Conley stated what he intends to do , is sit with the City Engineer, Superintendent , Planner and himself with a group of representative merchants and work with them on complaints and cooperation agreements . BRIDGES, CREEKS -& STORM DRAINAGE COMMITTEE Bids for Repairs to Hancock St . Bridge : - By Comm. Bal ini : seconded y Comm. Ewanicki RESOLVED, That the Superintendent be authorized to solicit bids returnable June 9 at 3 p.m. , for the repairs to the deck of Hancock St. Bridge in accordance with plans and specifications prepared by Modjeski $ Masters . Carried -6- May 14 , 1975 N.Y. S. Electric $ Gas Co . Permit Request : Comm. Baldini reported tide N.Y. S. Electric U Gas Co. has requested a permit to place a gas line underneath the flood protection channel at approximately the point where Taughannock Blvd. formerly was . The Corps of Engineers has issued a public notice of this request indicating that comments of interested parties should be submitted prior to May 22 . The department has reviewed this request with the gas company and, although the line will be placed on land owned by the City of Ithaca, we find no reason why the request should not be granted. Report on Corps of Engineer s Future Studies on Cascadilla $ Fall Creeks : Comm. Baldini reported the Dept . of Environmental Conservation has addressed a letter to the Supt . indicating- that the Corps of Engineers will conduct reconnaissance studies on Cascadilla and Fall Creek in the spring of 1976 . The letter further solicits any information that the department has concerning the extent of damage and frequency of flooding in these locations . PUBLIC BUILDINGS, PUBLIC GROUNDS AND PARKS COMMITTEE Seeding ana Grading Cass Park: Comm. Schickel reported that responding to a request from the Common Council reported in the last meeting of the B. P.W. , the Supt. has met with representatives of Judski Construction Co. relative to the cost of seeding and grading the area formerly designated as Festival of Arts land lying northerly of the hangar at the old city airport . The cast of clearing, regrading and seeding with B type seed the portion of the above area not presently included in Judski ' s contract would be $14, 500 . To further improve the entire city-owned area by using A type seeding would require an addition of $11 , 500 for a total of $26 ,000 . To even further improve the area by the addition of top soil within the city-owned land would require an additional $12 , 500 . Therefore , in order to improve the entire area satisfactorily in a manner satisfactory for ball fields , the cost to the city if a decision is reached by the end of this month, would be $38 , 500 . Itwould produce an area approximately 800 ft. long by 400 ft . wide , which would be suitable for formalized sport fields . By Comm. Schickel : seconded by Comm. Baldini RESOLVED, That this information be transmitted to the Common Council for their decision, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Board recommend no action by the Council on this matter other than the decision to perform the work by separate contract after the present contractor has completed his work. Carried A discussion took place on the floor. Supt . Dingman stated that he felt that there was poor planning and that proceeding would be a mistake. Mayor Conley stated that this would have to be a policy decision made by Council. Construction of Commons Sidewalk Adiacent to New Rothschilds : By Comm. Schickel : secon e y Comm. Ewanic i RESOLVED, That the Board authorize the construction of a portion of the Commons sidewalk directly adjacent to the new Rothschild store and extending to Aurora St . , by Siegfried Const. Co. at a lump sum price of $7 , 500 chargeable to Capital Account A391-121 . Carried Bid for Repair of City Hall Elevator : Comm. Schickel reported one bid was received for repairs to the elevator in City Hall as follows : Dover Elevator Company -- $14 , 580 . By Comm. Schickel : seconded by Comm, Baldini -7- May 14, 1975 RESOLVED, That the contract for performing the repairs to the elevator in City Hall as specified in the specification dated April 24 , 1975 , be awarded to Dover Elevator Co. for their bid of $14 , 580 . Carried Challenge Industries Request to Operate a Vending Vehicle in Cass Park: Comm. Schickel reported we have a request from Mr. Gilroy of Challenge Industries for permission to operate a vehicle in Cass Park for the purpose of vending ice cream, soft drinks , snacks , and cigarettes . By Comm. Ewanicki : seconded by Comm. Stein RESOLVED, That this matter be referred to the Inlet Park Committee. Carried FINANCE, ACCOUNTS & CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT COMMITTEE Au it : By Comm. Schickel : seconded by Comm. Baldini RESOLVED, That bills audited and approved by the Finance Committee N and listed on Abstract No . 9 of the General Fund accounts of the D. P.W. , and on Abstract No. 9 of the Water & Sewer Division, be approved for payment . BE IT .FURTHER RESOLVED, That the bills receivable be approved and ordered rendered. Carried Resolution to Accept B. P.W. Annual Report : By om�m. Schickel : seconded by Comm. Ewanicki RESOLVED, That the Clerk be directed to receive the Annual Report of the Board of Public Works and place it on file. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the department distribute the customary copies thereof. Carried PARKING, TRAFFIC & TRANSIT COMMITTEE Cornell Transportation Office Parking Meter Placement Request : Comm. Stein reported he received a letter from the Cornell Univ. Office of Transportation Services requesting the placing of parking meters in the 400 block of Thurston Avenue. This request has been reviewed by the Traffic Engineer and he recommends the placement of two-hour limit meters in the area. By Comm. Stein: seconded by Comm. Schickel RESOLVED, That the Common Council be requested to establish Thurston Ave . on both sides from Wyckoff west to Waite Ave. as a parking meter zone. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That contingent on the establishment of the meter zone by the Common Council , that this Board establish the area as a two-hour limit metered parking zone at 10 cents per hour. Carried Report on Protests of Parking Meter Installations : Comm. Stein reported that the department has received a petition signed by 53 persons , most of whom are employees of the Tompkins County Library or the Finger Lakes Library System, or employees of the day care centers in the vicinity of DeWitt Park, protesting the installation of parking meters in the 400 block of N. Cayuga St . The meters have been installed. Letter Commenting on Meter Zone Decision: Comm. Stein reported on a letter from Mr. $ Mrs . Marvin Carlson of 407 N. Aurora St. commenting on the decision of the Board to establish a meter zone in the 400 block of N. Aurora St . Request to Council to Amend the Code : Co-mm.-Mein reported in order to reclaim a meter space in the 100 block of W. State St . in front of the former Salvation Army building, -8- May 14 , 1975 the following action is recommended: By Comm. Stein: seconded by Comm. Baldini RESOLVED, That the Common Council be requested to .amend the Code of Ordinances , Section 60 . 43' Parking Prohibited in Designated Locations by deleting the words "West State Street , south side, from a point one hundred sixty-five (165) feet west of the west line of South Cayuga Street west , a distance of thirty-five (35) feet. " BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That contingent on such action by the Commons-- Council , the department be authorized to replace the meter that was formerly there. Carried Report on Ithacare-Ellis Hollow Bus Run: Comm. Stein reported that on this bus run the buses were running about 2/3 full . Comm. Stein stated that as far as they can tell it is running well . On a motion the Board was adjourned at 6 :01 p.m. Jos,4'-hlA. Rundle, City Clerk Edward J. Conley, Mayor BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE MAY 14, 1975 9352 David Nedrow G2122 20.47 9353 Cornell University G2122 40.94 9354 Greyhound Bus Terminal G2122 40.94 9355 Craig and Nancy Blacken G2122 13.41 9356 Charles V. Brown G2122 13.41 9357 Joseph Cardonia G2122 13.41 9358 Ithaca College G2122 40.22 9359 Mr. R. Schram F2144 15.00 9360 Mr. Roger B. Sovocool F2144 15.00 9361 Mr. John Dennis F2144 15.00 9362 Mr. Carl T. Carpenter F2144 15.00 9363 Mr. Victor C. Waren F2144 15.00 9364 Cornell University F2144 37.09 9365 Mr. Leo Wells F2144 24.60 9366 Beacon Hills Village F2144 25.82 9367 Mr. Rocco Lucente F2144 29.00 9368 Mr. Rocco Lucente F2144 29.00 9369 Mr. Rocco Lucente F2144 29.00 9370 Mr. Rocco Lucente F2144 29.00 9371 Mr. Rocco Lucente F2144 29.00 9372 Mr. Rocco Lucente F21" 29.00 9373 Mr. Rocco Lucente F2144, 29.00 9374 Mr. Rocco Lucnete F21" 29.00 9375 Mr. E.B. Monkmeyer F2144 693.05 9376 Ms. Ida Weber F21" 604.21 9377 Pierce and Cleveland Inc. F2144 72.85 9377 Pierce and Cleveland Inc. G2122 72.85 9378 Dryden Water District #1 F2378 312.26 9379 Town of Lansing F2378 70.55 9380 Lansing Water District #1 F2378 21,759.12 9381 Town of Laos ZAfAc'A F2378 201.57 9382 Ithaca College F2144 279.34 9383 Mr. D.C. McLaughlin F2142 24.36 9383 Ifir. D.C. McLaughlin F2144 41.25 9384 Sigma Chi F2142 37.50 9384 Sigma Chi F2144 87.95 9385 Mr. Louis K. Thaler F2142 25.08 9385 Mr. Louis K. Thaler F2144 40.89 9386 Weber Plumbing & Heating Co. F2650 15.18 9387 Cornell University G2120 20,333.29 9388 Mr. David A. Saperstone G2120 10.00 9389 Ms. Gloria A. Scalist G2120 10.00 9390 City of Ithaca - General Fund G2120 10.00 9391 Mrs. Jean Dinch /L yn t-h G2122 42.74 9392 City of Ithaca - General Fund F2655 10385.71 9393 City of Ithaca - General Fund F2655 5.92 9394 Burris Plumbing & Heating G2122 9.00 9395 Donohue-Halverson Inc. 82122 33.00 9396 A.J. Eckert Co. G2122 56.00 9397 Mr. Roger Morusty G2122 14.00 9398 Mr. Frank Oraino G2122 38.00 9399 Mr. Glenn Smith G2122 11 .00 9400 Weber Plumbing & Heating G2122 32.00 BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS (con'td) May 14, 1975 9401 Mr. Don Robertson G2122 9.00 9402 Mr. D. Bensen G2122 9.00 TOTAL $28,123.98 WATER $ 70251.30 SEWER 20,872.68 APPROVED BY FINANCE COMMITTEE 885 Stewart and Bennett Inc. A2655 320.00 886 Ithaca City School District A2229 432.20 887 Town of Ithaca A2412 848.00 888 Challenge Industries A2012 350.00 889 N.Y.S :lectric & Gas - Gas Division A2560 134.00 890 N.Y.S. Electric & Gas - Electric Div. A2560 16.00 TOTAL $ 2,100.10 BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS City of Ithaca, New York Regular Meeting 4 : 00 P.M. May 28 , 1975 MEETING POSTPONED Due to lack of Quorum, the meeting was postponed and will be called by the Mayor, or in his absence the Vice Chairman, or will reconvene at the next regular meeting date. Cq "At 9- W W W Jostph A. Rundle City Clerk May 30 , 1975 BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS City of Ithaca, New York Regular Meeting 4 : 00 p.m. June 11 , 1975 PRESENT: Mayor Conley Commissioners (6) - Baldini , Clynes , Ewanicki , Schickel , Shaw, Stein OTHERS PRESENT: Supt. of Public Works - Dingman Controller - Daley Asst . to Supt . of Public Works - Dougherty Deputy Bldg. Comm. - Jones Asst. Supt . of Public Works - Hannan City Engineer - Cox Attorney for the City - Shapiro City Clerk - Rundle Aldermen (4) - Dennis , Jones , Boothroyd, Nichols - MINUTES : By Comm. Baldini : seconded by Comm. Shaw ` RESOLVED, That the minutes of the May 14 , 1975 meeting be approved as recorded by the City Clerk. Carried PERSONS APPEARING BEFORE THE BOARD: Mr. John Parr, of 2490 Slaterville Road, Slaterville Springs , owner of the property at 530 North Albany Street appeared before the Board. Mr. Parr read a letter he sent to Air. Dingman, regarding an excessive water and sewer bill due to ruptured water heater. Mr. Parr asked for reduction of the bill on the basis that the water went into the basement and drained into the ground and not in the sewer and his tenant did not notify him of the leak. By Comm. Ewanicki : seconded by Comm. Clynes RESOLVED, That the sewer portion of the water and sewer bill of John and Phoebe Parr for the second quarter of 1975 be expunged in the amount of $206 . 92 , the sewer portion of the bill . Carried Collegetown Beautification Council Mr. Anthony Faltesek, Collegetown Beautification Council representa- tive appeared before the Board. Mr . Faltesek explained some things about the Collegetown Beautification Council , to beautify Collegetown without spending clot of money. Mr. Faltesek said he talked with the Planning Board about improving Collegetown. He said they would like to start planting trees , repairing sidewalks , build kiosks to hang handbills , place bike racks , wall muriels , mowing grass on City property and a common enclosures for garbage cans . Air . Faltesek suggested a park , better lighting, and extra trash recepti.cle . Alderman Dennis commented that one of the first things that should be done is a survev of the utilities , concerning the Cornell Univer- sity property at Sheldon Court , if we could enlist Cornell ' s support morally and moneywise in doing something about this property , even- tually we would have to maintain that ourselves . Alderman Dennis said he would like to see the appropriate committee of the Board of Public h orks meet with merchants , and planners to discuss the College - town problem. June 11 , 1975 NSayor Conley commented that tonight at the Council meeting the Collegetown problem would be discussed. Mayor Conley asked Comm. Shaw and Comm, Stein to get their committees together and see what they could come up with to solve the problems of Collegetown. Attorney Fred Weinstein Attorney Fred Weinstein appeared on behalf of Drs . Reuben Weiner and ;Milton Weiner owners of the property at 322 Elmira Road, requesting permission to occupy a portion of the City ' s right-of- „. .. way for parking , landscaping and signs in connection with the proposed development by Amherst Food Corp . adjacent to these premises . The highway land adjacent to these premises extends over 90 feet from the center line of existing Elmira Road. It is unlikely that any immediate future development will require more than 50 feet from the center line of the road in this location for highway purposes . Attorney Weinstein said the property will be used for parking , patio and signs to be maintained by the tenants , to be discontinued any time the City sees fit . Attorney Weinstein asked that due to the time factor involved that he would appreciate it if the Board could approve it today , and asked that the Board approve it subject to the approval by the City Engineer of the plot plans which Attorney Weinstein' s client will submit. By Comm. Shaw: seconded by Comm. Ewanicki RESOLVED, That Dr. Weiner be granted temporary permission to develop parking and landscaping lvdth1n the right-of-way of Elmira Road in accordance with plans approved by the City Engineer. It is understood that this permission grants no easement and is revocable upon demand within 60 days by the Board of Public Works . Carried IOM! Attorney Weinstein also asked for the approval of a sign. *Mayor Conley said the sign approval would be made pending approval by the Building Commissioner. ` ' Attorney Weinstein said that if the City asked the equipment be removed, the company would be the one that would absorb the cost . REPORT OF ATTORNEY FOR THE CITY Attorney for the City Shapiro brought up the request of Mrs . Kalman to have the t•owina charges billed to her dismissed. Attorney Shapiro was asked to 'write a letter to Mrs . Kalman explaining that the matter will be resolved at the next Board of Public Works meeting. SUPERINTENDENT' S REPORT Appointment : By Comm. Baldini : seconded by Comm. Schickel RESOLVED, That the appointment of Nicholas Zichettella, a Laborer in the Construction and Maintenance Division at $2 . 85 per hour, effective May 18 , 1975 , be approved. Carried - Promotions : By Comm. Schickel : seconded by Comm. Clynes RESOLVED, That the promotion of Jeffrey Redsicker a Maintainer in the Construction and Maintenance Division at $3 . 91 per hour, effective June 1 , 1975 , be approved. Carried Letter from Comm. Schuler, N .Y. S . Department of Trans ortation Supt . Dingman said that the letter asked for the emergency trans- portation plan, if there was a discontinuance of transportation services in case of a flood , labor dispute , fire or other emergency , this is mandated by State Lacy. Supt . Dingman recommended to the BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS City of Ithaca, New York Regular Meeting 4 : 00 P.M. May 28 , 1975 MEETING POSTPONED Due to lack of Quorum, the meeting was postponed and will be called by the Mayor, or in his absence the Vice Chairman, or will reconvene at the next regular meeting date . �• os " 6ph A. Rft dl e City Clerk May 30 , 1975 BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE MAY 28, 1975 9403 Nates Floral Estates G2122 20.47 9404 Virginia Shaw F2144 15.00 9405 Mark Waldo Haag F2144 15.00 9406 Terrence Fine F2144 15.00 9407 Robert Hamilton F2144 19.00 9408 Lansing Water Dist. # 1 F2378 19.00 9409 Peter Poelvoorde F2144 246.10 9410 Ithaca College F2144 52.05 9411 D. C. F2122 25.08 it if " F2144 40.89 9412 Donald T. Gregg F2122 14. 28 it " " F2144 73.79 9413 City of Ithaca F2655 1,151.51 9414 City of Ithaca F2655 4.19 1,711.36 APPROVED BY, FINANCE COMMITTEE J 3 June 11 , 1975 Board that the matter be referred back to the Common Council . WATER AND SANITARY SEWER CO\r1ITTEE Expungment of Water & Sewer bill Bill No . 9385 tie 1Vater & Sewer Division was incorrecly billed to Mr. Louis Thaler. The actual billing should have been to the owner of 534 Cayuga Heights Road, and that bill is included in today' s audit . By Comm. Ewanicki : seconded by Comm. Schickel RESOLVED, That Water & Sewer Division bill No . 9385 to Mr. Louis Thaler in the amount of $65 . 97 be expunged. Carried FINANCE , ACCOUNTS , CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS CO`2-1ITTEE Audit By Comm. Schickel : seconded by Comm. Ewanicki RESOLVED, That bills audited and approved by the Finance Committee and listed on Abstract No . 10 of the General Fund accounts of the Department of Public Works , and on Abstract No . 10 of the Water Sewer Division, be approved for payment . IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED, That the bills receivable be approved and ordered rendered. Carried Permanent Appointment- Olga Potorti, By Comm. Schickel : seconded by Comm. Ewanicki RESOLVED, That Olga Potorti be permanently appointed as Administra- tive Secretary in the Superintendent ' s office at an annual salary of $9 , 866 , effective June 1 , 1975 . Carried HIGHWAYS, STREET LIGHTING AND REFUSE CONKMITTEE Awarding of Bids Bids were received on Tuesday, May 27 , 1975 , on the following items : Asphalt Concrete Bituminous Products Transit Mix Gravel Sidewalk Construction Storm Drain Pipe Results of this bidding are as follows and attached to the minutes in the City Clerk' s Office . By Comm. Shaw: seconded by Comm. Schickel RESOLVED, That the contract for supplying Asphalt Concrete in accordance with the specification of May 7 , 1975 and their bid of May 27 , be awarded to General Crushed Stone for the prices quoted . Carried By Comm. Shaw: seconded by Comm. Schickel RESOLVED, That the contract for supplying Bituminous Products in accordance with the specifications of May 7 , 1975 and their bid of May 27 be awarded to Koppers Company , Inc . for the prices quoted. Carried 316 -4- June 11 , 1975 By Comm. Shaw: seconded by Comm. Schickel RESOLVED, That the contract for supplying Transit mix in accord- ance with the specification of May 7 and their bid of May 27 be awarded as follows : Types lA and B ; Types 2A and B - Rumsey- Ithaca Corp . for the prices quoted. Types 3A and B - Cayuga Crushed Stone for the prices quoted. Carried ` By Comm. Shaw: seconded by Comm. Schickel RESOLVED, That the contract for supplying Gravel in accordance with the specification of N1ay 7 and their bid of May 27 be awarded as follows : Inlet Valley Service Item 203-2 . 02B, loaded - $1 . 20 Item 304-2 . 02 , delivered - $2 . 90 ; loaded - $2 . 10 Landstrom Gravel Company Item 203-2 . 02B, delivered - $1 . 95 Item 203-2 . 02C, delivered - $1 . 95 All of the above prices are dollars per ton. Carried By Comm. Shaw: seconded by Comm. Schickel RESOLVED, That the contract for Sidewalk Construction in accord- ance with the specification of May 7 and their bid of May 27 be awarded to Paolangeli Contractor, Inc. for the prices quoted in their Bid. Carried By Comm. Shaw: seconded by Comm. Schickel RESOLVED, That the contract for supplying Storm Drain Pipe , Metal in accordance with the specification of May 7 and their bid of May 27 be awarded to Chemung Supply Company for the prices quoted in their bid. Carried By Comm. Shaw: seconded by Comm. Schickel RESOLVED, That the contract for Storm Drain Pipe , Concrete in accordance with the specification of May 7 and their bid of May 27 be awarded to L. S . Lee $ Son for the prices quoted in their bid. Carried SUPERINTENDENT ' S REPORT Appointments : Supt . Dingman reported that lie has made three appointments as follows : Peter A. Dzikiewicz , a Bus Driver in the Transit Division at $3. 46 per hour , effective dune 5 , 1975 . Larry R. Holley , a Laborer in the Building & Grounds Division at $2 . 96 per hour , effective ;%lay 29 , 1975 . Richard C. Kimpland, a Laborer in the Building & Grounds Division at $2 . 85 per hour , effective June 4 , 1975 . By Comm. Schickel : seconded by Comm. Clynes RESOLVED, That the appointments made by the Superintendent be June 11 , 1975 approved. Carried BRIDGES , CREEKS AND STORM DRAINAGE COMMITTEE Bill for Demolition of South Plain Street Bridge F. S. Lopke has satisfactorily completed his demolition of the South Plain Street Bridge . By Comm. Baldini : seconded by Comm. Schickel RESOLVED, That a bill of S. F. Lopke , Inc . for demolition of the South Plain Street Bridge be approved in the amount of $400 , this being a total and final payment for work performed by this contractor under a contract awarded at the Board of Public Works meeting of April 23. Carried Hancock Street Bridge Comm. Baldini stated that bids for construction of the deck of Hancock Street Bridge in accordance with the specifications of May 16 , 1975 , are shown in the minutes recorded at the City Clerk ' s Office . f By Comm. Baldini : seconded by Comm. Schickel ' RESOLVED, That the contract for reconstructing the deck of Hancock Street Bridge deck in accordance with the specifications of May 16 , be awarded to Vector Construction Corp. , the low bidder, at the unit prices Quoted in their bid. Carried + HIGHWAY, STREET LIGHTING AND REFUSE CO`iMITTEE Vacuum Pickup Sweeper Four bids were received on Monday, June 9, for supplying a vacuum pickup sweeper as follows : Konkel $33, 000 Clark 39 , 642 Finger Lakes 35 , 990 Blackwell 37 , 990 By Comm. Shaw: seconded by Comm. Clynes RESOLVED, That the bid of Konkel Municipal Equipment Company bidding on a Tymco Model 600 sweeper be rejected because the bid is based on a 22 , 000 lb . GVIV unit and the specifications called for 27 , 500 lb. GVW, and because the bid was based on a single system vacuum brake and the specifications called for full air brakes . BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the bid of Finger Lakes Sales Corp . bidding on a Model ES-13 Vac-all be rejected because the bid is based on a 5-speed standard transmission and the specifications called for an automatic transmission, and because the bid was based on a gas auxiliary engine and the specifications called for a diesel auxiliary engine , and because the bid was based on a left hand drive unit and the specifications called for a right hand drive unit . BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the contract for supplying one 'vacuum pickup street sweeper in accordance with the specifications of May 22 , 1975 , be awarded to Charles J. BlackW,�ell , Inc . bidding on Ecolotec dark IV Vacu-sweep at a net delivered price of $37 , 990 . -6- June 11 , 1975 BE IT STILL FURTHEP RESOLVED, That the alternative price which provides for a dustfree driver environment at an additional charge of $950 be also accepted, so that the net delivered price of the unit will be $38 , 940 . Carried Surveyor for Elmira Road By Comm. Shaw: seconded by Comm. Schickel RESOLVED, That the Superintendent be authorized to interview surveyors and solicit quotations for a route survey of Elmira Road from the south city line to and including its intersection with Meadow Street . Carried Bids for Supplying Gravel By Comm. Shaw: seconded by Comm. Clynes RESOLVED, That the contracts for supplying gravel in accordance with the specifications of May 7 be awarded as follows : Item 203- 2 . 02B loaded at the contractor ' s plant - to Inlet Valley Service for their low bid of $1 . 20 per net ton; delivered to a site within the City of Ithaca - to Landstrom Gravel Company for their low bid of $1 . 95 per net ton. Item 203- 2 . 02C loaded at the contractor ' s plant - to Landstrom Gravel Company for their low bid of $1 . 90 per net ton ; delivered to a site in the City of Ithaca - to Landstrom Gravel Company for their low bid of $1 . 95 per' net ton. ,. Carried Comm. Shaw reported that a recommendation of the award of Item 304-2 . 02 is being withheld pending further investigation of the material offered. PUBLIC BUILDINGS , PUBLIC GROUNDS AND PARKS COMMITTEE Soil Pre-Loading in Cass Park Wading Pool Comm. Clynes stated that one bid was received for soil pre loading at Cass Park wading pool as follows : Yukon Towing Company - $7 , 000 By Comm. Clynes : seconded by Comm. Ewanicki RESOLVED, That the contract for pool in accordance with the specifications of June 3, 1975 , be awarded to Yukon River Towing Company for their bid of $7 , 000', Carried Supt . Dingman explained that there has been a project in the Capital Projects for a Cass Park Wading Pool for some time . Sup t . Dingman said that this part of the project would be done in time for the Junior Olympics . The only portion of the site that would be lost would be the northeast corner . fi T. G .- Miller Consultant for Garage Bill Comm. Clynes stated that T. G . Miller , consultant for the Construction and Maintenance Garage , has submitted his bill for 15% of the construction phase fee of $8 , 000 . By Comm. Clynes : seconded by Comm. Ewanicki RI:SO;,'v'ED , "ihat a bill of T. G. Miller , P . C. for partial payment for services in connection with the construction of the maintenance garage be approved in the amount of $1,200. Carried _ J -7- June 11 , 1975 Change Order #1 - Construction and Maintenance Facility By Comm. Clynes : seconded by Comm. Schickel RESOLVED, That change order No . 1 in the contract of Stewart F, Bennett for the construction of the maintenance facility , which provides for a change in the color of the trim, be approved in the amount of $840 . . Carried Community Service Building Damage By Comm. Clynes : seconded by Comm. Baldini RESOLVED, That the Superintendent be authorized to execute a proof of loss and release in connection with property damage to the Community Service Building be an unidentified vehicle on November 1, 1974 , in the amount of $1 , 746 . 90 . Carried Fire Damages at Stewart Park Pavilion _ By Comm. Clynes : seconded by Comm. Baldini RESOLVED, That the Superintendent be authorized to execute a proof of loss and release in connection with the fire damages at Stewart Park pavilion on December 16 , 1974 , in the amount of $1 , 340 . 77 . Carried Release of Easement on Block 33 , Comm. Clynes stated that Attorney Richard Thaler has requested a release of an easement over property of Seaway Products , Inc. , which is 25 feet wide and 263. 5 feet long , and lies in the block between Second and Third Streets . The easement provided that "rights hereby granted shall terminate if and- when the City of Ithaca no longer owns land on Block 33 , and no longer has use of such rights for the benefit of lands owned by the City on Block 33. " The easement was for railroad purposes . There is not pre- sently a railroad on this easement . The City does presently own land on Block 33. By Comm. Clynes : seconded by Comm. Ewanicki RESOLVED, That the Attorney for the City be authorized to prepare a rel°ase of easement as requested by Attorney Thaler and that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute them on behalf of the City. Attorney for the City Shapiro said that the City is not using the property , or not using the easement , if we are not going to use it there is no reason to hold on to it . Supt . Dingman said the property the City owns on block 33 is the Water and Sewer building in their yards , but the easement is for railroad purposes , and therefore we can not make any other use of that easement . Attorney Shapiro said the quote in the letter indicated that the easement would end when the City had no further use of the land . If that easement could be of any use , then we should not release it . ,Tune 11 , 1975 Motion Withdrawn After further discussion the original motion was withdrawn by Comm. Clynes and Comm. F,wanicki , Demolition of houses on South Plain Street F . S . Lopke has completed their contract for the demolition of houses at the Southside playground on Plain Street and presented their bill . By Comm. Clynes : seconded by Comm, Stein RESOLVED, That the bill of F. S . Lopke for demolition of houses at Nos . 217 , 219 and 221 South Plain Street in accordance with the specifications of April 9 , 1975 , be approved as a complete and final payment in the amount of $2 , 800 . Carried Anton Egner Construction Bill By Comm. Clynes : seconded by Comm. Schickel RESOLVED, That a bill of Anton Egner for construction services in connection with the Ithaca Mall be approved as follows : Contract Administration $ 833, 37 Reimbursable expenses including site representative 4 , 008 . 39 for a total of 4 , 841 , 76 Carried Payment No . 1 - Stewart & Bennett_ By Comm. Clynes : seconded by Comm. Ewanicki RESOLVED, That requisition for payment No . 1 for Stewart & Bennett for construction services in connection with the public works maintenance facility be approved in the amount of $67 , 750 . Carried Inlet Park Committee Report Comm% Clynes reported that with respect to Item 5 in the Inlet Park Committee Report which was sent with my letter to you, we have been assured by the Finger Lakes State Park Commission that the contractor will return all city land to its orginal condition. i Change Order - Cass Park Restroom By Comm. Clynes : seconded by Comm. Baldini RESOLVED, That -a change order in the contract for R & B Construction Company which provides for an additional security window guard on the north restroom now being constructed at Cass Park, be approved.-., in the amount of $150 . Carried Contribution of Planting Flowers on Commons By Comm. Clynes : seconded by Comm. Schickel RESOLVED, That the City Clerk direct a letter to the Liberty Hyde Baily 'ten ' s Carden Club on behalf of the Board of Public Works , expressing the appreciation of the Board of Public Works for their generous contribution of labor , equipment and expertise in the planting of approximately 1 , 000 annual flowers in the planters on the Ithaca Commons on Saturday , jMay 31 . Carried i -9- June 11 , 1975 It B Construction Bill By Comm. Clynes : seconded by Comm, Ewanicki RESOLVED, That the R. & B. Construction Company has submitted a requisition for partial payment in the amount of $161637 , which represents 900 of the value of work completed to date , and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That this bill be approved for payment . Carried FINANCE ACCOUNTS AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS CO3MMITTEE Moving Expenses for City Engineer By Comm. Schickel : seconded by Comm. Clynes RESOLVED, That a voucher for partial payment of moving expenses of Philip L. Cox, City Engineer , be approved in the amount of $843. 31 . Carried Audit � . By Comm. Schickel : seconded by Comm. Ewanicki RESOLVED, That bills audited and approved by the Finance Committee and listed on Abstract No . 11 of the General Fund accounts of the Department of Public Works , and on Abstract No . 11 of the Water $ Sewer Division, be approved for payment , and IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED, That the bills receivable be approved and ordered rendered. Carried Capital Projects By Comm. Schickel : seconded by Comm. Stein RESOLVED, That the Superintendent be authorized to submit the list of Capital Projects to the Capital Improvement Review Committee and to the Controller for inclusion in the 1976 Capital Budget , to include all proposals from the previous year. Carried Superintendent Dingman reviewed the Capital Projects list with the Board. PARKING, TRAFFIC AND TRANSIT COMMITTEE Metered Parking An additional petition with respect to metered parking in the 400 blocks of North Cayuga Street and North Aurora Street has been collected and sent to the Mayor , Members of the Board of Public Works , Members of the Department Staff and Aldermen. By Comm. Stein : seconded by Comm. Schickel RESOLVED , That this petition be referred to the Parking and Transit Committee . Carried Petition - Thurston Avenue A petition was submitted by the Thurston Avenue residents requesting parking meters not be allowed on the 400 block of Thurston Avenue or elsewhere , "we :,hould like to ITl:iintain a residential quality in our nei d hborhood , an .r,e1- that till introducc• a corlrlczcial. element not in keeping with residential zoning , ,Vo fairly stress • _10- June 11 , 1975 that meter i for the benefit of the single property owner is C, discri-minitory and that they :ire suitable only for business districts serving the general public'.' . Comm, Stein stated that was the third petition received regarding parking meters . Concession at Cass Park Mayor Conley stated that people from the Junior Olympics appeared before the Board of Public Works asking the Board ' s cooperation in using the facility, which was granted to them. Mayor Conley said he feels by granting that we are letting them utilize that facility for that period of time with the understanding that they would handle the concessions . He does not know why there is confussion, but Mr . Cutia is satisfied , Mayor Conley is satisfied . They are making arrangements with non-profit groups to use those concessions C� which he sees nothing wrong with. Elmira Road Merchants Mayor Conley said that he has met with the Elmira Road Merchants . Mayor Conley asked Sup ' t . Dingman if there were any recommendations at this time . Sup ' t . Dingman said there will be some recommendations made• as soon as they have an opportunity to make an intelligent proposal . 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So ; 7.8o 1 3,0. 00 /0. 38 S/9. oo 17.96 399. 00 ]Z 36, )• 63 -18/ c7 } 12..-1 6 ?, ' �' > ' 15. 2:, lir So ' `j. ; 973• j I 1? " j . I3. ? 9 699,So 'I�.ao' %So.3c) is J.:) ,s o /5•-1 77-?. O0 -I5 15. 88 22.S6 22..1:•oc7 17, hh / 7GG . 00 5695,0 5`18:3.50 7,89/. So x723 .:;0 * 1'9 G4. rN:1'f'Ajj of 12- GA " 19 GA, /M -,Cr1D of GA STORM D2,411/4 PI /'E CoAl cf.? L. S. LEE. i Soni • 12 3 , 19 I 992. 00 /S " 9 37 , 879 00 IS 6-. 3 -1 Zr " 7. 7 397 .00 i 2-1 "I 9 3 6 -I9-(i. cno 3o 1w 68 36 20.09 / 0:-..)-1.;.:3i 13 . 32 . 0;'_ 3202.0o: • 9.1 . 0 2.8 �,,I BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE JUNE 11, 1975 9415 Joseph Ciaschi G2122 35.26 9416 Robert A. Coughlin F2144 15.00 9417 Gary Reynolds F2144 15.00 9418 Lewis Beardsley Sr. F2144 15.00 9419 Joseph Taglavento F2144 15.00 9420 King Wing Tang F2144 15.00 9421 A.L. George F2144 15.00 9422 National Cash Register F2144 114.66 9423 Town of Lansing F2378 19.00 9424 Barden & Robeson F2144 440.05 9424 Barden & Robeson G2122 440.05 \ / 9425 Morse Chain Div. F2144 32.21 9426 Barden & Robeson F2144 52.24 9427 Town of Ithaca F2378 154.71 9428 Robert J. Hines F2144 170.75 9429 Elmer S. Phillips F2122 16.80 It It " F2144 41.25 9430 Lansing Water Dept. F2378 2,287.32 9431 Village of Trumansburg G2374 28.92 9432 Hull Heating & Plumbing, Inc. G2650 128.40 9433 Esther Poole G2120 10.00 9434 William C. Norton G2120 10.00 9435 The Lently Corp. G2120 10.00 9436 Mike LoPinto & B. Maccera G2120 10.00 4,091.62 WR 3,418.99 APPROVED BY FINANCE COMMITTEE SR 672.63 cyf 891 Fernando Macera A1710 191.70 II -2 IS Ii COO tl,:. 11/4 CniJc ✓j, 7 nc,o. o'' 5 C of,!C tAJA we 7-1 0,' I ( r OAI I 40-17 F 0, -q D II II 1 El 7 �J,,J( vc S C-) cs 2-s-, so Z 6., Iz- I ------- Fe M"Q it'll 4"4 1 t r i I T C- F /I L t- i � I , � i N3 r:7 C> 7) cl 71 r\j 0 C, 7, 7. 67 7. n n oc- l 17 G ICA IF-7i S- L.E.E- A. t . 57 'S- 7. 7-1 :Z 3 I/N 7 7 32 . 0 ? BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE JUNE 11, 1975 9415 Joseph Ciaschi G2122 35.26 9416 Robert A. Coughlin F2144 15.00 9417 Gary Reynolds F2144 15.00 9418 Lewis Beardsley Sr. F2144 15.00 9419 Joseph Taglavento F2144 15.00 9420 King Wing Tang F2144 15.00 9421 A.L. George F2144 15.00 9422 National Cash Register F2144 114.66 9423 Town of Lansing F2378 19.00 9424 Barden & Robeson F2144 440.05 9424 Barden & Robeson G2122 440.05 9425 Morse Chain Div. F2144 32.21 9426 Barden & Robeson F2144 52.24 9427 Town of Ithaca F2378 154.71 9428 Robert J. Hines F2144 170.75 9429 Elmer S. Phillips F2122 16.80 " it it F2144 41.25 9430 Lansing Water Dept. F2378 2,287.32 9431 Village of Trumansburg G2374 28.92 9432 Hull Heating & Plumbing, Inc. G2650 128.40 9433 Esther Poole G2120 10.00 9434 William C. Norton G2120 10.00 9435 The Lently Corp. G2120 10.00 9436 Mike LoPinto & B. Maccera G2120 10.00 4,091.62 WR 3,418.99 APPROVED BY FINANCE COMMITTEE SR 672.63 891 Fernando Macera A1710 191.70 BOARD OF PUBLIC {NORMS PROCEEDINGS City of Ithaca, New York Regular Meeting 4 : 00 P.M. June 25 , 1975 PRESENT : Commissioners (5) - Baldini , Clynes , Ewanicki , Schickel , Stein ABSENT: Mayor - Conley Commissioner (1) - Shaw OTHERS PRESENT: Aldermen (4) - Nichols , Saccucci , Asst . Supt . of Public Works - Jones , Meyer Hannan Controller - Daley Asst . to Supt . of Public Works - Supt . of Public Works - Dingman Dougherty City Engineer - Cox Deputy Building Comm. - Jones Traffic Engineer - Gombas City Clerk - Rundle In the absence of Mayor Conley, Vice Chairman Ewanicki chaired the >-5 meeting . MINUTES : By Comm. Baldini : seconded by Comm. Schickel RESOLVED, That the minutes of the meeting of June 11 be corrected as follows : On page 4 delete : RESOLVED, That the contract for supplying Grave in accordance with the specification of May 7 and their bid of May 27 be awarded as follows : Inlet Valley Service Item 203-2 . 02B, loaded - $1 . 20 Item 304-2 . 02 , delivered - $2 . 90 ; loaded - $2 . 10 Landstrom Gravel Company Item 203- 2 . 02B, delivered - $1 . 95 Item 203- 2 . 02C, delivered - $1 . 95 All of the above prices are dollars per ton. Carried Carried Persons Appearing Before the Board Mr. Rudolph Saccucci , Alderman, Ward I appeared before the Board on behalf of one of his constituents , Albert Capogrossi , 317 Haller Blvd. Ext . . Alderman Saccucci commented that this is a remote road and it is not considered a City street by the City of Ithaca , but it is travel - ed by all . it seems to be a short cut between Hook Place and Cliff Park Road. Air . Capogrossi is the only one that finances the mainten- ance of this dirt road. alderman Saccucci asked the Board to place signs at each end of Haller Blvd . Ext . ; one at Hook Place , the other at Cliff Park Road stating this is not a city street or thoroughfare . Discussion was held on the floor regarding the use and ownership and the possibilities of helping fir. Capogrossi with his problem. By Comm. Clynes : seconded by Comm. Schickel RESOLVED, That si.g!is be erected at each end of Haller Blvd. Ext . statin; the road was not a city street nor a thoroughfare . Carried -2- June 25 , 1975 S1JPF,IZIN'rFNDFN'1" 5-REPORT Junior Olympics Supt . Dingman read two letters from the Tompkins County Chamber of Commerce as follows : June 25 , 1975 Board of Public }Yorks City of Ithaca City Hall Ithaca, New York 14850 Dear Board Commissioners : This letter is to request your formal approval for the use of Cass Park Pool August 4th thru August 12th for the purpose of setting up and conducting the National Junior Olympic swim event . The commitment has been made verbally but we feel it in the best interest of all concerned to have it in writing so there be no misunderstanding. I believe that sufficient information has been given to Mr. Dingman involving the dates and usage of the Cass Park facility. If not , we would be happy to provide any additional data as might be required. Thank you for your prompt consideration. Sincerely, RALPH L. JORDAN, Exec. Dir. For: National Junior Olympic Committee 1975 Copy to : Col . Richard Comstock - General Chairman x Roy Staley - Assistant General Chairman Pat Filley - Chairman Support June 25 , 1975 x Board of Public Works City of Ithaca '. City Hall ` Ithaca, New York 14850 Dear Board Commissioners : We are corresponding for the purpose of securing a blanket permit for concessions at Cass Park Pool during the Junior 01_ympic Competition which is August 8th thru 12th 1975 . The one exception to the above is the Food Concession which ` has been granted to the Ithaca Swim Boosters . It would be desirable , due to the nature of the concession , that the Swim Boosters be awarded a separate permit that would cover food and beverage . We would respectfully ask that the area in and around the pool entrance , the skating rink and the pool itself by limit- ed to NJO Committee approved concessions . The food concession will be in the skating rank area and precautions are being taken to meet restrictions that it be consumed only in auth- 321 -3- June 25 , 1975 orized locations . If you have additional questions please advise . Sincerely, RALPH L. JORDAN - Exec. Dir. National Junior Olympic Committee Copies to : Col . Richard Comstock - General Chairman Roy Staley - Asst . General Chairman & Swim Meet Dir. Pat Filley - Chairman Support Also to-Dr. Kathleen Gaffney -Tompkins County Board of Health Superintendent Dingman commented that it would be in order to pass a resolution on the part of the Board making the swimming pool and its bathhouse building available exclusively to the Tompkins County Chamber of Commerce Aug . 4th thru 12th, 1975 . The Cass Park tool would not be available to the public except as designated by the Tompkins County Chamber of Commerce . In the matter of the concession, Superintendent Dingman recommended that a concession be granted to the Tompkins County Chamber of Commerce for the pool area and the bathhouse building Aug 8th, thru Aug. 12 , 1975 . Chuck Quenette of the Chamber of Commerce remarked that all the insurance committments have been fulfilled , there is no copy on file of the insurance verification, but there will be one shortly. Superintendent Dingman explained what the city' s responsibility would be during the Junior Olympics . The Board will furnish ogre foreman and two laborers to aid in the set up and take down of equipment , the city is to be responsible for mechanical operations of the bathhouse , the pool and skating area , security of the area , furnish a truck that is necessary to move items within the site , the services of our electrician and carpenter for work to be deter- ; mined, we will not furnish any materials and the Olympics committee would be responsible for the costs of all new materials and payment of any metered electricity. The clean-up will be done by volunteers . Resolution By Comm. Clynes : seconded by Comm. Schickel RESOLVED, That the request be granted to the Tompkins County Chamber of Commerce or their designees for use of the Cass Park facilities and the concessions , dependent on proper submission of certificate of insurance holding the City of Ithaca harmless during the Junior Olympics August 4th thru August 12 , 1975 . Carried Promotions and Appointments By Comm. Clynes : seconded by Comm. Baldini RESOLVED, That Edward Bennett be promoted to the position of lkfaintainer in the Construction and P,taintenance Division at $3. 20 per hour, effective June 29 , 1975 . Carried By Comm. Baldini : seconded by Comm. Clynes RESOLVED, That Donald A. Knapp be appointed a Laborer in the Building $ Grounds Division at $2 . 85 per hour , effective June 24 , 1975 . Carried Notice of Finding of No Significant Effect on the Environment Superintendent Dingman reported to the Board that he has received the report , "Notice of Finding of No Sitinificant Effect on the I1I1v1 I'011111e11 t" . A discussion took place on the floor regarding the report . No action was taken. 3 -4- June 25 , 1975 1ti,NT131-1, AND SANITARY SE_WIR C01111MI1TF)" By Comm. Clynes : seconded by Comm . Schickel. RESOLVED, That the protest of IV, and T. Brutsaert be rejected on the grounds that the regulations of the Board of Public Works provide that not be a reason for removing the the non- receipt of a notice Tail i penalty for non-payment . Discussion was held on the floor on the above resolution. A vote was taken on the motion which resulted as follows : AYES (3) - Baldini , Clynes , Ewanicki NAY (1) - Schickel ABSTENTION (1) - Stein Carried HIGHWAYS, STREET LIGHTING AND REFUSE COMMITTEE Refuse on Commons Comm. Clynes reported that it is recommended that the memo on the collection of refuse on the Ithaca Commons prepared by Lloyd Irvin be referred- to the Highway Committee for consideration of implementa- tion including the promulgation of new regulations . Contract Award for Bank Run Gravel By Comm. Clynes : seconded by Comm. Baldini RESOLVED, That the contract for supplying bank run gravel , Item 304- 2 . 02 in accordance with the specifications of May 7 be awarded to Inlet Valley Service as follows : $2 . 10 per net ton loaded at the supplier' s plant ; $2 . 90 per net ton delivered in the contractor ' s trucks to a location within the city. Carried Mrs . Kalman Request for Towing Charges Repayment Asst . to Superintendent Dougherty discussed the circumstances of the towing of Mrs . Kalman ' s car. Mr. Dougherty commented that according to his log book the "no parking" signs were put up twenty four hours C> in advance. By Comm. Clynes : seconded by Comm. Schickel RESOLVED, That in view of the representation by the department that the streets were posted in accordance with regulations , the request of Mrs . Kalman for the repayment of towing charges be rejected. Carried Williams Glen Road By Comm. Clynes : seconded by Comm. Schickel RESOLVED, That Williams Glen Road as show-.i on a right of way map prepared by the Cit,,, Engineer ' s office dated June 2S , 1975 , be laid as a public way from Cliff Street to the north city line . V BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED,, That a public hearing on such layout be held in -he Common Council Chambers on July 23 , 1975 at 4 p .m. , BE 1T FURTHER RESOLVED, That the City Clerk be directed to serve notice of the public hearing in. at least two newspapers of the City OF Ithaca and by mailing the same notice to the owners of all lands �, I t- through which the highway is laid out , and the owners of land adjacent to said highway . Carried 3` - 5- June 25 , 1.975 BRIDGES , CREEKS AND STORM DRAINAGE COMMITTEE Modjeski and Masters Bill By Comm. Baldini : seconded by Comm. Schickel RESOLVED, That a bill of Modjeski and Masters in connection with the design of the replacement of the deck of Hancock Street Bridge be approved in the amount of $8 , 704 . 38 and ordered paid. Carried PUBLIC BUILDINGS , PUBLIC GROUNDS AND PARKS COMIMITTEE Mobile Concession at Cass Park By Comm. Clynes : seconded by Comm. Baldini RESOLVED, That Challenge Industries be authorized to operate a mobile concession in Cass Park in the 1975 season for a fee of $1 . 00 . - ' BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the vehicle to be used as the mobile concession and the items to be vended be subject to the approval of A the Superintendent, and - That this mobile concession cannot be operated in -� BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, p the vicinity of the swimming pool and its bathhouse or the entrances thereto during the Junior Olympics . Discussion was held on the floor regarding the motion. A vote was taken on the motion which resulted as follows : Carried FINANCE , ACCOUNTS AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS COMMITTEE Capital Projects By Comm. Schickel : seconded by Comm. Baldini RESOLVED, That the following two capital projects te, proposed for 1976 construction : a. Traffic Signal at Geneva and Buffalo Streets - $8 , 000 b. Drainage of "Manos Lake" between Spencer Road and Elmira Road - $20 , 000 Carried Audit By Comm. Schickel : seconded by Comm. Baldini RESOLVED, That bills audited and approved by the Finance Committee as listed on Abstract No . 12 of the General Fund accounts of the Department of Public Works , and on Abstract No . 12 of the Water Sewer Division, be approved for payment . IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED, That the bills receivable be approved and ordered rendered. Carried OLD BUSINESS Colley etown Clean-Utz By Comm. Schickel : seconded by Comm . Stein RESOLVED, That garb,1 -e cares be placed around Collegetown , and that the Board act more a�;grs eve 1'} to try to get homeowners to f i.x their sideival.ks . Superintendent I1in9pian coiuimented th,,it this will be a 1976 project to clean up Collcgetown , clu rt e to the fa that this s is early surrnmer . �2 -b- June 25 , 1975 ,1 vote was taken on the motion which resulted as follows : Carried Cass Park Open for Swimming Alderman Jones asked if the Board could leave Cass Park open for swimming tour or five days after labor day , due to the park closg for the Junior Olympics . Discussion was held and it was determined that Alderman Jones ` request would be considered , weather permitting. Adjournment The meeting was adjourned into Executive Session at 5 : 00 p .m. J, s `eph A. Rundle , City Clerk divard J . Conle , Mayor Y t;t C� f' iw 1� k= S 7 e } b :? f{ 5 *e 4 +1 t t BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS City of Ithaca , N.Y. Regular Meeting 4 : 00 p.m. July 9 , 1973 PRESENT: Mayor - Conley Commissioners : (S) Baldini , Clynes , Ewanicki , Schickel , Shaw ABSENT: Commissioner: (1) Stein OTHERS PRESENT : Aldermen (4) - Barber, Boothroyd , Meyer, Gutenberger Supt. of Public Works - Dingman City Engineer Cox Asst . Supt . of Public Works - Hannan Traffic Engineer - Go. , r- Deputy Building Comm. - Jones Controller - Daley C4 Attorney for the City - Shapiro City Clerk - Rundle tl: CC MINUTES : C. G By Comm. Clynes : seconded by Comm. Shaw RESOLVED, That the minutes of the June 25 , 1975 meeting be appro� a as recorded by the City Clerk. Carried COtiI rMUN I CATIONS Petition from Communicants of Church of Nazarene City Clerk Rundle read a petition from the Communicants of South :Till Church of Nazarene at 210- 220 Grandview Ave . , Ithaca, asking the removal of 'no parking ' signs along the northerly cage of Grani- view Ave. in front of the church ' s property ail c' 'no parking between sighs ' placed immediately in front of the church building . Resolution - Parking at Church of Nazarene By Comm. Sc_hickel : seconded by Comm. Shaw RESOLVED, That the subject of removal of 'no parking ' signs and 'no parking between signs ' in front of the Church of Nazarene be referred to the Parking and Traffic Committee . Carried PERSONS APPEARING BEFORE THE BOARD Stephen J. Perialas , 1120 E. State Street Stephen J . Perialas commented that there is an extreme hazardous condition on the section of Cornell Street between E . State and Eastwood Ave . , the condition is brought about by the coneoned swinninz in the second dam area. The students or whoever swim there , part c:i both Sides o"+ Cornell Street , nhich is very harrow and has :1 lot of traffic on Cornell Street . :sir . Perialas has call,d the police 2nd wa, told by the police that nothing could be done a out the problem , lime there were restrictive marking signs posted. fir . Fcrlala`' said he also has talked to the C1 `) Enginwor , and ti e. >r 11aVt'. <<: rW to s1.i{i. z .iti twenty feet ahead of the stop sign , hick would QiminaLe part of t, problem. :fir . Perialas said 'Tic was at the hoard meeting tonigh"t" to see if the board would authorize 'no parking ' signs on at J fear t one side of the street , preferably the opt side of oe `;'.. 1'C et uucau _. of the School , from E. State StrCeCet. to Eastwood _ vi . or prefer '.; L all the way up to hell Sherman School . Mr . Perialas tali the board tint he has `;evC;;'<;'l ;Limes , not .?1 the form nf a po it gn , , Ht peopiv that agree that these signs shol.'1 b p Laced on Cori all st r , ct . ,'ayor Conley said that he knows the problem et ists , duo to the fact "Chn so lives in the neighborhood of Cornell Street . —. - 2- July 9 , 1975 Discussion was held or: the floor about thv rorne1 1 Street parking problem. mayor Conley informed Mr . Periaias that lie would have Commissioner Stein notify ;;r . Perialas when a decision has been made . Old Spencer�Road ,,Si�ruiiip Area Alderman Barber appeared on behalf of the Spencer Road residents —'XJ who are complaining about "' ianos Saamp" . There are cans , and garbage thrown in there , partly by the workmen at Upstate Auto . Alderman Barber suggested the swamp be sprayed, because the bugs are getting really bad. Superintendent Dingman said that Sunrise Spray Service is under contract with the City to put oil on the water in that area to keep down the bugs . Supt . Dingman said if there is rubbish being dumped in there , that is illegal and the Health Department should be notified. Alderman Boothroyd commented that this was a capital project for neat year . Mayor Conley asked Alderman Barber if this would be any help . Alderman Barber said he would tell the residents of the area, but it didn ' t seem that the immediate problem would be solved. Comm. Clynes remarked that the problem of bugs might be more than just mosquitos , and could the contractor that takes care of the swamp spray with another type of spray. Alderman Barber remarked that he would contact the Health Department regarding this condition. Swimming at Water Shed Mayor Conley remarked that alon.g 'with the problem of parking on Cornel Street comes the problem of people swimming in the water shed. ?Mayor Conley said that swimming is not allowed and asked if this was being enforced. Superintendent Dingman commented that he has received a tremendous number of complaints about the s:"rimmina in these areas . There is a possible health problem. Superintendent Dingman remarked that there was a law passed several years ago making it illegal to enter the waters of the water sheds , from Giles Street up , for any purpose , it is still illegal and punishable by fire; There has been a problem of enforcement for years because of lacx of community support . Super- intendent Dingman said the problem at Van Atta Darn requires City law enforcement and up stream at the two dams above Van Atta by the Sheriff' s Department . Superintendent Dingman suggested that the Mayor look into the problem to see if there is community support ; concerned for the quality of the drinking water not. be lost , and the parking problems are dangerous and the safety of the swimmers are in danger. Alderman Meyer remarked that for clarification , she would like to know if the area that they were swimming was below the water intake . Superintendent Dingman commented that the area where there has been swimming is below the normal water intake , that unless there is a. great demand for water that water is net used. But , there have been reports there has been swimming in the actual area water is taken for city use . Alderman Boothroyd remarked that if someone drowns in one of these areas , the city will be handed a law suit . Mayor Conley said he agrees with Superintendent Dingman that the decision of enforcement is that of the Council , or an enforcement decision by the Mayor. Mayor Conley remarked that he hopes the press would pick up the fact that swimm=ing is illegal in the water sheds . - 3- July 9 , 1975 Ernie Silver, Downtown Ithaca Businessmen ' s Assoc. Mr. Ernie Silver , of the Downtown Ithaca Businessmen' s Assoc . said last fall for a back-to- school promotion, the City graciously ran the bus service with the merchants running coupon ads with the Ithaca Journal and Cornell Daily Sun for a two day period. Mr. Silver asked that the city again grant the D. I . B. A. this boon to the Downtown Central Business District this year, but due to the fact that the Downtown Merchants are open Thursday night instead of Friday, that it be stretched to three days , Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, the 28th, 29th and 30th of August , 1975 . Comm. Clynes said that the previous request was riot only for the Central Business District , but for any merchant that wished to parti- cipate. Mr. Silver commented that he would amend his request that they would like the city to provide free bus service to the incoming student population on the same basis as last year, only instead of two days it would be three days . F cZ By Comm. Schickel : seconded by Comm. Shaw ' RESOLVED, That the matter of free bus tickets on the 28th , 29th and 30th of August , 1975 be turned over to the Superintendent , to work out the details . Carried HIGHWAYS, STREET LIGHTING AND REFUSE COMMITTEE Automotive Service Center - Elmira Road Commissioner Shaw commented that Sadim Service Corporation proposes to build an automotive service center on a plot of land presently owned by Reuben Weiner of 330 Elmira Road. The right of way line of Elmira Road extends approximately 80 feet from the center line of Elmira Road at the point of proposed construction. Mr. August requests on behalf of Sadim Service Corporation permission to occupy that portion of the right of way of Elmira Road, which is more than 40 feet from the center line adjacent to 330 Elmira Road, with drive area and a sign. A similar permissicn was granted to the Byway Corpor- ation in connection with Carroll ' s and the Pizza Hut , and more recently a similar` permission was granted to Dr. Weiner in connection with a fast food service . By Comm. ' Shaw: seconded by Comm. Baldini RESOLVED, That Burton August be granted permission on behalf of Sadim Corporation to develop parking and landscaping within the right of way of Elmira Road in accordance with plans approved by the City Engineer. It is understood that this portion grants no easement and is revokable upon demand within 60 days by the Board of Public Works . Mr. Burton was present at the Board meeting and answered questions from the floor. WATER AMID SANITARY SEIVER CON"MITTEE .)ne-Hour Martinizing Service Refund 5 - Comm. Ewanicki : seconded by Comm. Clynes RESOLVED, That the request of the One-flour Mfartini zing, Service for t're refund of $1 . 02 late charge be rejected on the �aroLinds that the re-u- lati.ons of the Board of Public- t�'orks provide that the non- receipt of a notice shall not be a notice for removing the penalty for late pay- ment . Carri ed -,}- July 9 , 1975 STRI;I:T _LIGi'7:IN(; AND RFF1JSI: CO,N1II"1"I'T�I__ Route Survey - Elmira Road By Comm. Shaw: seconded by C:oimm. Schickel RESOLVED , That the Superintendent be authorized to enter into a contract with T. G. Miller , P . C . , for a route sur\,ey of Elmira Road at a cost ::ot to exceed $10 , 000 . Carried Curb on West Side of Cornell Walk By Comm. Shaw: seconded by Comm. Schickel RESOLVED' That the request of Dr . Edward C . King that 79 feet of the proposed curb on the ivesterly side of Cornell Walk be built entirely at City expense be rejected, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That unless Dr. King agrees to pay his propor- tionate share of the cost of the construction of the proposed curb at Cornell Walk, that said construction be indefinitely deferred. Superintendent Dingman explained that when Cornell Walk was constructed Dr. King ' s house had already been built adjacent to the City land, and Dr. King was not in favor of the Cornell Walk development being built because it changes the grade to the extent that it required. a retainer wall to be built adjacent to Dr . King ' s land. Dr . King feels that the need of the curb is a result of the City building the walk. Supt . Dingman said that Dr . King is asking for 100 ' additional curb more than what is needed to solve the problem the City has created. Tabling Motion By Comm. Shaw: seconded by Comm. Schickel RESOLVED, That the motion be tabled and sent to the Highways , Street Lighting and Refuse Committee. Carried Construction of Williams Glen Road By Comm. Shaw: seconded by Comm. Clynes RESOLVED, That the terms and conditions in a letter dated June 2 , 1975 from Town Engineer Fabroni , and the terms and conditions in a resolution of the Town of Ithaca dated May 12 , 1975 , be the basis of tree construction of that portion of Williams Glen Road which lies. u7ithin the City, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That all of the work proposed to be performed by the Town Highway Department within the City, be subject to the approval of the City Engineer. Carried Public Hearing-Sidewalks Commissioner Shaw reminded the Board that a public hearing will be held on July 23 to hear persons who have been ordered to repair side- walks , or show cause why the city should not repair them at the expens( of the owner. PUBLIC BUILDIivGS , PUBLIC GROUNDS AND PARKS COMMITTEE Release of City Property Between Second and 'Third Streets By Comm. Clynes : seconded by Comm. Schickel RESOLVED, That the Attorney for the City and the Mayor be authorized to take such actions on behalf of the Board of Public Works as are necessary for the release to Seaway Products , Inc . of a city-owned - 5- July 9 ,1975 right of way between Second and Third Streets on block no . 33 . Carried Maintenance Facility - T. H. Green Co. t By Comm. Clynes : seconded by Comm. Schickel RESOLVED, That change order no . 2 in the contract of T. H. Green r Electric Company, Inc. in connection with the construction of the Public Works Maintenance Facility which deducts $669 , by reducing the size of the underground telephone conduit be approved. [k 3 Carried i By Comm. Clynes : seconded by Comm. Schickel RESOLVED, That change order no. 3 of T. H. Green Electric Company, a Inc . in connection with the Public Works Maintenance Facility which adds $2 , 237 for rerouting a telephone conduit , be approved. x t Superintendent Dingman commented that originally the cable was a three } Qe inch underground service and use of a 2 in. cable, resulted first the reduction of the bill then the increase of the bill , by change order G 2 and 3. Also , the cable was first to be run directly across the lot then it was determined to run it first to the corner of the building , then inside. The change in the route of the cable was because of drainage ditches . Tabling Motion By Comm. Clynes : seconded by Comm. Ewanicki RESOLVED, That the motion be tabled for further investigation. Carried Public Works Maintenance Facility - Stewart & Bennett By Comm. Clynes : seconded by Comm. Schickel RESOLVED, That requisition no . 2 of Stewart & Bennett, Inc. for con- struction services in connection ;,rich the Public Works Maintenance Facility be approved in the amount or- $56 , 352 . Carried Cass Park Restrooms By Comm. Clynes : seconded by Comm. Schickel RESOLVED, That requisition no . 2 of Pottman & Bohling , contractors for the restrooms at Cass Paris, be approved in the amount of $4 , 213 . This is the final payment due Rottman & Bohling in connection with this project . Carried Cass Park Pool By Comm. Clynes : seconded by Comm. Ewanicki RESOLVED, That the contract of ,'Michael J. Hannan for the soil pre- loading at Cass Park pool be declared complete , and his requisition for payment be approved in the amount of $7 , 000 . Carried Hedge on Buffalo Street at DeWitt Park Commissioner Clynes reported that Comrlon Council in its 1975 budget provided 51 , 000 in additional funds for Dell,'itt 1'ark to ��e used. in connection with existing funds for the establishment of a ~ledge on the Buffalo Street aide of Par?; and planting of one tree . The Cl ty � 1laTtCr , 1.11 SeCtloll S . ` , CI),I1'�?0S the jlo,i 1-U t, i_t�h the for dote rrntinin- the method and �,lran�ler of' adornment of the i,arks acid in all things to have complete control and :autfiori.ty thereover . - G- July 9 , 1975 By Comm. Clynes : - seconded by Comm. Schi.ckel RESOLVED, That the Board aut_hori_.e the Superintendent to plant a suitable hedge on the Buffalo Street side oF DeWitt Park , and to plant additional trees as funds permit . Carried Request for Construction of Garage - Paul and Gladys Ward Comm. Clynes reported that Paul and Gladys Ward of 202 Bridge Street have requested authorization to build a garage on a portion of Treva Avenue which is an unopened City street . It does not appear that this portion of Treva Avenue will ever be developed as a public street . The bed of Treva Avenue is presently used by the city as a location for the raw water intake line to the filtration plant . The department finds no reason why the use should not be permitted and suggests that some regal form be found to convey either the fee of the land requested, or to convey a license for encroachment . By Comm. Clynes : seconded by Comm. Baldini RESOLVED, That the request of Paul and Gladys Ward for permission to = encroach on the bed of Treva Avenue with a garage be referred to the Public Buildings and Public Grounds Committee for recommendation. ; --: Carried Attorney for the City Shapiro commented that he has sent out a memo to the Superintendent of Public Works on the subject of the Ward' s encroachment . Superintendent Dingman asked the Attorney what the contents of his memo were . Attorney Shapiro said the sale procedures were , that if the street involved were a city street it would first have to be discontinuo"I before any sale of the land. A discontinuance of the street would require a public hearing, after that , the sale procedures should be referred to Planning And Development Committee of Council , and the Planning Board for recommendation. If the recommendation came back favorable , Common Council would have to vote by at least a three- fourths majority that the land was surplus , not being used for the public purpose , and therefore could be sold, it would have to be appraised, advertised and sold at auction. The other way would be to get a permit , or easement , a permit could be given by the Board of Public Works and easement by Common Council . The Attorney for the City advised against the latter because the Wards want to build a permane_nt improvement that encroaches upon the property, as such a permit wculd not be sufficient for what they want . The sale or permanent easement would take time but the Attorney said lie does not think a permit would be sufficient . A vote was taken on the motion which resulted as follows : Carried Report on Maintenance Facility Comm. Clynes reported that the Maintenance Facility is on schedule . The sidewal"ls were two-thirds up and is probably all up by now. Superintendent Dingman remarked that lie hopes to be able to move into the new building before fall . FINANCE, ACCOUNTS AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS COMMITTEE Audit By Comm. Schickel : seconded by Comm. Shaw RESOLVED, That the bills audited and approved by the Finance Committee and listed on Abstract no . li of the General Fund accounts of the 7 - 7- July 9 , 1975 Department of Public Works , and on Abstract No . 13 of the Water Sewer Division, be approved for payment. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the bills receivable be approved and ordered rendered. Carried Jeffrey Soule - Leave of Absence By Comm. Schickel : seconded by Comm. Shaw RESOLVED, That Jeffrey Soule be granted a 90-day convalescense leave of absence effective July 6 , 1.975 . Carried Cass Park Restrooms - Bill Expunged By Comm. Schickel : seconded by Comm. Baldini RE SOT That bill No . 9441 to the City of Ithaca General Fund for work at the Cass Park restrooms be expunged. A corrected bill will be included in the July 23 audit . The correction will remove the labor charges . Carried PARKING, TRAFFIC AND TRANSIT COMMITTEE Seneca Street Garage Parking Spaces Free By Comm. Baldini : seconded by Comm. Ewanicki RESOLVED, That Tompkins County be permitted to use up to 8 spaces in the Seneca Garage free of charge to replace parking space of the Presbyterian Church and the Baptist Church at DeWitt Park which has been closed due to the reconstruction of the old Court House . This is a temporary permit and will be continued only as long as the construction requires it . Discussion was held on the floor by the Board. A vote was taken on the motion which resulted as follows : Carried Meeting-Parking , Traffic and Transit Committee , Bryant Park Civic Assoc . Comm. Baldini reported that a meeting of the Parking, Traffic and Transit Committee with the Bryant Park Civic Association has been set for 9 a.m. , Tuesday, July 15 to discuss the issues raised by the Association at the May 14 Board of Public Works meeting . NEW BUSINESS Comm. Clynes reported. that the Town of Lansing has voiced displeasure to the press with the new Jessup Road pump station . Comm. Clynes thought the Jessup Road station was a booster station. The State reimbursed the city for the Jessup Road station, and Comm. Clynes requested a staff report in response to the report to the press from the Town of 1.ansi.ng. Asst . Supt . of Public Works Hannan reported that there needs clarification on everybody' s part because what is being said is that the pumps that were put in are inadequate . This was discovered about six months igo and a pui11p was taken from Van Atta ' s da1ll and installect. 'pow it is more than adequate . The p.oblea now is not getting enotl;h water up there . Our purlp cr _ acity now is 1200 gallons per pir.ute , but if more than 1000 ETallonc per minute noes throb h the pi})e , a vclnci.ty problerl is created , which creates a friction loss , which will not allow any more water to g0 through. The more 1':Iiter tilt t. lti(, try" t0 j)ut t}lrouji , ttlC� less thaC will go tllrou"'11 bc,i:�I1. se !tibCil you step tlp the prCtitiUre , ti1C' friction increases . 'Tile 1)C s idea is for the fowii Ot Ithaca and tilt` iOwn. Of LansiIlg t0 4;C'i 1:Og CtiiE'r aI1C'i �3lld OUt ltlSt I4il<:,t ].t iS theV "ROW, - g- July 9 , 1975 .nr�t to serve . Asst . Supt . of P111bli:.- 1,11'orks, Hannan said that the capacity is more t1-taai what needs to he determined iS hhat their priorities are join, to be on the pater supply. The reason Lansing does not want the new Ripe lire is that when Bolton Point is finished no one will nave any use of the new pipe . Mle t i.nt7 Adjourned Meeting was adjourned into Executive Session at 5 : 05 p .m. AJO/0-pli A. Rundle , City Clerk Edward J . Conley, Mayor BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE JUL'L' 9, 1975 945: Francis Dickinson G2122 $ 20.47 9453 Eleanor Delibero G2122 20.47 9454 Douglas Stracha F2144 15.00 9455 Beverly Jane Martin F2144 15.00 9456 Marion Morey F2144 15.00 9457 Rocco Lucente F2144 19.00 9458 01 if F2144 19.00 9459 It it F2144 19.00 9460 if it F2144 19.00 9461 it it F2144 56.99 9462 Evaporated Metal Films G2122 247.50 9463 Anthony Cerache F2144 1,325.35 9464 Immaculate Conception Church F2144 117.07 9464 11 11 It G2122 117.08 9465 Tom Norton F2142 15.14 9465 ►► it F2144 33.75 9466 George Best_ F2142 1.15 9466 if It F2144 13.50 9467 Boswell Hill Estates F2142 17.91 9467 it if ►► F2144 48.31 9468 American Southern Tier Tree Service F2142 2.00 9469 Kimball Plumbing & Heating F2144 681.20 9469 11 if 11 G2122 681.20 9470 U. S. Regional Plant Nutrition Lab G2374 2,725.61 9471 Morse Chain Co. G2120 175.00 9472 Finger Lakes State Parks Comm. F2378 18.75 9473 City of Ithaca F2655 11.19 T" 6,450.64 WATER 2,463.31 SEWER 3,96 .33 APPROVED BY FINANCE COMMITTEE -! o 8 16 Town of Ithaca A2350 12,058.00 897 John J. Mies A1710 45.74 898 Margaret Gumbs A1710 103.00 899 Town of Nei,7field A2229 154.96 12,361.70 it BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS City of Ithaca, N.Y. Regular Meeting 4: 00 P .M. July 23, 1975 PRESENT: Mayor - Conley Commissioners (5) - Baldini , Ewanicki. , Schickel , Shaw, Stein ABSENT: Commissioners (1) - Clynes OTHERS PRESENT: Al .erman 3 - Meyer, Nichols , Boothroyd Asst. Supt. of Public Works - Hannan Asst . to Supt, of Public Works - Dougherty City Engineer - Cox Attorney for the City - Shapiro Deputy Building Commissioner - Jones WO City Clerk - Rundle CC Lf; MINUTES : CL ` By Comm'. Baldini : seconded by Comm. Schickel RESOLVED, That the minutes of the July 9 , 1975 meeting be approved as recorded by the City Clerk. Carried PUBLIC HEARING - Williams Glen Road By Comm. Baldini : seconded by Comm. Schickel RESOLVED, That the public- hearing on Williams Glen Road be opened. Carried James Parkes Mr. James Parkes , of 105 Williams Glen Road, appeared before the Board and pointed out tothe Board a map showing Cliff Street going north and Williams Glen Road branching off to the right . Mr. Parkes commented that the City and residents of Williams Glen Road have wanted Williams Glen Road paved. Mr. Parkes said the area residents signed a petition a few years ago to get the project completed. At the moment , it has reached the stage that there has been a survey done , a line of stakes are there to mark the east boundary of the right of way, which right of way is a private one , at the moment . Mr. Parkes said his own interest is that the line of stakes is only about 19 feet from the door of his house . The distance from his house to the existi- g road is forty- four feet . Mr. Parkes said from a conversation he had today with City Engineer Phil Cox, the right of way shown by the stakes will actually be the right of way, the usual practice is to put the road in the center of the right of way, this will put the road about 32 feet from Pair. Parkes ' front door . Mr. Parkes commented that he would like to make two proposals : 1. That the road be made off-center in the right of way. 2 . To simply move the right of way, by taking his property on the east side and giving him his property back on the west side . Mr. Parkes commented that it might even better the intersection with Cliff Street because the turn would notbe as sharp . Mr. Parkes commented that if the road was placed in the middle of the right .of way as drawn, it would be a more expensive road. Mr . Parkes asked the Board to consider making the road, after it passed his house , to jog back the other way to favor his neighbor. Close Public Hearing on Williams Glen Road By Comm. Baldini : ' seconded by Comm. Schickel RESOLVED, pit the public hearing on Williams Glen Road be closed. Carried -2- July 23, 1975 Asst to Supt. Hannan commented that installing this road into existing houses is going to create a situation in which there is going to be a violation of zoning. Asst . to Supt . Hannan said that possibly something should be done about that , rather than to get into a mortgage situation and find out your property is in violation and then you have to go get a variance. Asst. to Supt. Hannan commented that a variance should be secured at the same time that this change in right of way is done. Attorney for the City Shapiro stated that this is a pre-existing use , if a road is put through there it wouldn ' t effect anything. Attorney Shapiro commented that it doesn' t matter whether it is conforming or non-conforming , they have a legal right to be there and would not need a variance. Resolution By Comm. Stein: seconded by Comm. Baldini RESOLVED, That this matter be referred back to the Highways , Street Lighting and Refuse Committee with power to act on behalf of the Board of Public Works . Carried Mayor Conley suggested that Mr. Parkes be invited to that meeting , and that his comments be considered. PUBLIC HEARING - Sidewalks By Comm. Baldini : seconded by Comm. Ewanicki RESOLVED, That the public hearing on sidewalks be opened. Carried David Mintz , owning property on 616 E. State St . $ 105 N. Quarry St. Mr . David Mintz , owner of the property at 616 E. State Street and IOS North Quarry Street appeared before the Board to ask a year's extension on repairing those sidewalks . Mr. Mintz stated that ;ae had some problems , he had to cut down five big elm trees , that cost him almost $1 , 000 . Mr. Mintz asked the Board to direct someone from the city to come up and give him some advice on the repair of his sidewalks . Commissioner Baldini pointed out that Mr. Mintz ' s name is not on the delinquent list , but he has been sent a warning notice. Mayor Conley said that autcmatically Mr. Mintz could have the year extension to repair his sidewalks. Mayor Conley also said that arrangements could be made with Mr. Mintz and the City" to give him some help in what the rules and regulations are and what he could and could not do. Close Public Hearing By Comm. Baldini : seconded by Comm. Schickel RESOLVED, That the public hearing on sidewalks be closed. Carried PERSONS APPEARING BEFORE THE BOARD Solid Waste Alderman Nancy Meyer commented that she had been to several tri- county solid waste meetings . Alderman Meyer asked to meet with the Refuse Committee on this matter. -------------------------— -3- July 23 , 1975 SUPERINTENDENT' S REPORT Appointments By Comm. Schickel : seconded by Comm. Ewanicki RESOLVED, That the appointment by the Superintendent of William E. Short a Bus Driver in the Transit Division at $3. 46 per hour, effec- tive July 14 , 1975 , be approved. Carried By Comm. Baldini :* seconded by Comm. Schickel RESOLVED, That the appointment by the Superintendent of Demetrius Lypka to Water Treatment Plant Operator in the Water & Sewer Division at an annual salary of $7 , 967 , - effective July 28 , 1975 , be approved. �.. Carried CC 11; HIGHWAYS, STREET LIGHTING AND REFUSE COMMITTEE �• Curb on Cornell Walk By Comm. Stein: seconded by Comm. Schickel RESOLVED, That the request of Dr. Edward C . King that 79 feet of the proposed curb on the westerly side of Cornell Walk be built entirely at City expense be rejected, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That unless Dr. King agrees to pay his pro- portionate share of the cost of the construction of the proposed curb at Cornell Walk, that said construction be indefinitely deferred. Carried BRIDGES, CREEKS AND STORM DRAINAGE COMMITTEE Modjeski & Masters Bill By Comm. Baldini : seconded by Comm. Schickel RESOLVED, That a bill of Modjeski $ Masters for a progress payment for their rating report and field inspection of Ithaca City bridges be approved in the amount of $6 , 077. 43. Carried PUBLIC BUILDINGS , PUBLIC GROUNDS AND PARKS COMMITTEE T. H. Green Electric Co. Bill on Maintenance Garage By Comm. Schickel : seconded by Comm. Ewanicki RESOLVED, That the request for payment of requisition No . 1 from T. H. Green Electric Company for services in connection with the Public Works Garage be approved in the amount of $8; 190 . Carried T. H. Green Electric Co . Bill Maintenance Garage By Comm. Schickel : seconded by Comm. Baldini RESOLVED, That the request for payment of requisition No. 2 from T. H. Green Electric Company for services in connection with the Public Works Garage be approved in the amount of $6 ,481 . 80 . Carried 12 -4- July 23, 1975 r Hogg-Nichols Bill for Maintenance Garage By Comm. Schickel : seconded by Comm. Baldini RESOLVED, That the request for payment of requisition No. 1 from Hogg-Nichols for construction services in connection with the Public Works Garage be approved in the amount of $8 , 190 . Carried Anton J. Egner Bill on Ithaca Mail By Comm. Schickel : seconded by Comm. Ewanicki RESOLVED, That a bill of Anton J. Egner for inspection services in connection with the Ithaca Mall be approved in the amount of $833. 33. Carried T. H. Green Bill for Rerouting a Telephone Conduit By Comm. Schickel : seconded by Comm. Baldini RESOLVED, That change order No . 3 of T. H. Green Electric Company = in connection with the Public Works Garage which adds $2 ,237 for rerouting a telephone conduit , be approved. Asst . to Supt. of Public Works , Dougherty explained that at the last meeting there were two change orders . One to deduct a sum for not installing a telephone conduit , then the year came along for conduit relocation. Originally, the telephone conduit was going to be brought in along electric and gas transmission lines , and go to an island near the pole which is only 100 feet away from the building. Asst. to the Supt . Dougherty said they then found that the telephone company would not come in on the electric poles . So therefore, the reduction of the bill of T. H. Green because the D. P .W. was going to install the conduit in the new location with their own forces . The department then found out when trying to order materials , that it had to be contracted out . Asst . to the Superintendent Dougherty said he contacted Tom Miller' s office to negotiate a price with the electrical contractor to install it at the new location at a cost three times the cost of the original one. Although the price was fairly high, it is still at the same cost per foot as the heat duct . s A vote was taken on the motion as follows : Carried Comm. Shaw arrived at the meeting at 4 : 30 p.m. Wheaton Sheet Metal Bill on Maintenance Garage By Comm. Schickel : seconded by Comm. Baldini RESOLVED, That change order No . 1 of Wheaton Sheet Metal in connection with the Public Works Garage which provides for a $30 deduct for a motor change in the roof exhaust fan be approved. Carried Donohue-Halverson - Cass Park Restrooms By Comm. Schickel : seconded by Comm. Baldini RESOLVED, That a bill of Donohue-Halverson for plumbing services in connection with the Cass Park restrooms be approved in the amount of $9, 892. Carried I 3 -5- July 23, 1975 Sidewalks By,-Comm. Schickel : seconded by Comm. Baldini WHEREAS, a public hearing as required by the City Charter , has been held by this Board on the 23rd day of July, 1975 , 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 side- walks repaired, and WHEREAS, sixteen property owners served with 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 the following list of sidewalks , and upon completion of the repair that he be directed to certify the cost thereof to the Board of Public Works for levy against the respective property owners as provided in the City Charter. VOW cc Carried 11: OC Defective Sidewalk Owner' s Name &Address Thk. Sq. Est. Ft. Cost 223 N. Albany St. Donald & Thelma Streeter 4" 145 $223 . 30 223 N. Albany St. 526-28 S. Albany St. Marshall & Elizabeth Drake 4" 240 369 . 60 205 1/2 Center St . 434 N. Aurora St. Dr. Robert Duthie 4" 118 181 . 72 436 N. Aurora St. 216 Cascadilla St. William H. Hart 4" 150 231 . 00 617 W. Green St . 6" 80 - 140 . 80 617 N. Cayuga St. Jay & Carol MacDonald 4" 5215 808 . 50 70 Longworth Ave. Charlottetown, PEI ,Canada 211 S. Corn St. Robert T. Perry 4" 600 924 . 00 217 Cliff St. 6" 50 88 . 00 113 Dryden Rd. Theron Johnson 4" 475 731 . 50 138 Linn Street 125 Dryden Road R. &G. Bartholf & J. Petricola 4" 210 323 . 40 325 College Ave. 6" 50 88 . 00 409 Eddy St . George & Gus Lambrou 4" 115 177 . 10 407 Eddy Street 808 S. Plain St. Earl & Ina Mix 4" 183 281 . 82 808 S. Plain St . 810 S. Plain St. Rodney L. Howell 4" 110 170. 50 36 Lake Shore Rd. 6" 50 88 . 00 Lansing, N.Y. 323 W. State St. L.W. Bacorn & Chas .Wood Est . 4" 142 218 . 68 323 W. State St. 109 Titus Ave. J. B. Reilly & F.N. Leander 4" 325 500 . 50 140 College Ave . 331 S. Titus Ave. Shirley & Mary Carey .4" 20 30 . 80 331 S. Titus Ave. 6" 75 132 . 00 401 S. Titus Ave. Raymond E. Jordan 4" 425 654 . 50 215 Speed Hill Rd. 6" 60 105 . 60 Brooktondale , N. Y. 407 S. Titus Ave. George & Thelma Miller 4" 200 308 . 00 409 S. Titus Ave . FINANCE, ACCOUNTS AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMFNTS COMMITTEE By Comm. Schickel : seconded by Comm. Shaw RESOLVED, That bills audited and approved by the Finance Committee and listed on Abstract No. 14 of the General Fund accounts of the De- partment of Public 'Works , and on Abstract No. 14 of the Water & Seiver Division,. be approved and paid. i 14 -6- July 23, 1975 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the bills receivable be approved and ordered rendered. Carried PARKING , TRAFFIC AND TRANSIT COMMITTEE Community Transit Report Comm. Stein reviewed the Community Transit Report with the Board , and told the Board that the Community Transit System is being used more and more every year. By Comm. Stein: seconded by Comm Ewanicki RESOLVED, That the Community Transit System Report of Operations January - June 1975 be accepted as submitted. Carried Community Transit System report of Operations attached to minutes on file in the City Clerk' s office . Discussion was held on the Community Transit System and its growth. " Parking Changes Comm. Stein reported that there will be a 90 day trial on taking parking off of east State Street from the city line to Mitchell Street , it is now off of the east side and thera is some consideration to take parking off of the south side of East State Street . Comm. Stein comm6nted that the same proposal is being considered for Cliff Street from the city line to Vinegar Hill . Comm. Stein said that the residents should be informed that this will be done in both locations and it will be temporary for the summer. OLD BUSINESS Special Committee for Collegetown Improvements Comm. Stein reported on the Collegetown Improvements . Comm Stein reported that the small improvements which are recommended for immediate implementation are as follows : i 1 . Improved Maintenance I i The Summer Manpower Program should be utilized to� clear out the debris and dead trees on the triangular parcel of city-owned land just west of the municipal parking lot , as well as the walking path between Eddy and Quarry Streets . The project has been dis- cussed with the Manpower Program supervisor and can be done in August . 2 . Street Furniture Eight of the official City trash cans . Consideration should be given to relocating the trash cans presently on the Commons to Collegetown as soon as new ones are obtained for the Commons . Assuming the DPW can find extra trash cans , no new appropriation is needed. Three kiosks which are being donated to Collegetown by Robert Boothroyd, Jr. Two of the kiosks must be put together and installed by the DPW (Cornell ' s permission must be obtained for in- stallation of the kiosk in front of Sheldon- Court) ; the third, to be located in front of the bank will be installed by the bank. One Hundred ($100) Dollars should be appropriated for plywood for the kiosks . s. Sidewalk Repairs Some of the sidewalks are in very poor shape and need atten- tion. Approximately 900 sq . ft . of new sidewalk is needed in the locations indicated. At a cost of $2 . 40/sq . ft . , the total cost is estimated at $2 ,160 . 1- 5 i -7- July 23, 1975 This matter should also be referred directly to the DPW for implementation. Other improvements such as bike racks , improved public signage and lighting, street trees , and a small urban park in the open space immediately to the east of Sheldon Ct . have been requested by the College- town Beautification Committee. The Panning Staff feels that these requests need further examination, and requests $1 , 000 from Council to develop an overall improvement plan for Collegetown. The Planning Department , in cooperation with the Planning Office of Cornell University, will also undertake a study of the Collegetown area this coming fall , particularly of the block bounded by College Ave. , Dryden Rd. , Eddy St. and Cascadilla P1 . , out of which will come recommendations on future development of that area. a By Comm. Stein: seconded by Comm. Schickel '"" RESOLVED, That the Board of Public Works except the responsibility and CL alot the money needed to place trash receptacles , place kiosks , and appropriate the $100 dollars needed to prepare the kiosks , and assist in the clean up of the Collegetown area. Carried Space at Each End of Commons for Pick-up Spots Alderman Meyer asked the Board the status of her request of two months ago for space at each end of the Commons for short time pick up spots . Alderman Meyer also asked the Board about coordinating the traffic lights visually with the structural parts of the Commons . Alderman Meyer said that if the traffic lights were hung where the poles are now the time and temperatux•e signs would be blocked from view on State S-reet. Mayor Conley said there are State regulations where directional street lights can be hung. Mayor Conley commented that a man came to his office last week, who was concerned that his car had been towed away from a work zone that did have a sign that instructed him there was no parking. The man said that he parked his car in the no parking zone at night and it was difficult to see the sign. Ntayor Conley said that at the time , not know- ing the full details , only what the man stated, he called Alderman Meyer to meet with the individual and get his car back. Mayor Conley remarked that he has had some complaints on tow away situations , where people having complaints in the process of trying to get their car back. The situation, in that case , was more of a police matter than Board of Public Works matter. The City Police Department has engaged vendors who who do tow away for the City . The wrecker service was notified, towed the car away , and put it an area where it was almost impossible for an individual without his automobile to recover. No public trans- portation, down on Willow Avenue and no identification of where the persons car would be , or how to find it . PERSONS APPEARING BEFORE THE BOARD Richard Frank, 111 Ozmun Place , 277-0973 Richard Frank spoke of the problem he had trying to recover his car a from a wrecker service lot on Willow Avenue. Mr. Frank said he didn ' t y see the "no parking" sign, he said he doesn' t think he was negligent . Mr. Frank said that he had to go through alot to get his car back. It was hard to get the wrecker service to meet him at the lot location to get his car. ?11r. Frank said he was appearing before the Board to see if he could recover the $20 towing charge. x Alderman Meyer commented that it would be possible that the signs were not seen because of their placement . :alderman Meyer said that it was hard for someone to pick up their car at the wrecker ' s lot , be- cause no one was there at all times for someone to pick up the car . 16 -8- July 23 , 1975 a Alderman Meyer wondered if someone could not meet with ,the wrecker service on one day, would they be charged for an extra day. Mayor Conley said he wanted to discuss with the Police Department the selection of vendors for wrecking and towing service. Comm. Baldini brought up the fact that this is a metered zone and, therefore, a car cannot park there all night. Mr. Frank said he was not contesting the ticket but the towing of his car. Comm. Shaw commented that he is not in sympathy with Mr. Frank for the violation because the City needs cooperation when doing repair work, but the signs are in very Door shape. Comm. Shaw suggested that the matter be referred to Parking and Traffic Committee . By Comm. Shaw: seconded by Comm. Ewanicki RESOLVED, That the matter be referred to Parking Traffic, and Transit Committee. Carried AYES (4) NAY (1) Schickel Meeting Adjourned On a motion the meeting was adjourned at 5 : 08 p.m. Jo p Ile , City Clerk Edward J. Con-ley-,7TFalyc7r COMUNITY TRANSIT SYSTEM REPORT OF OPERATIONS JANUARY - JUNE 1975 January - June 1973 1974 1975 INCOME: Cash Fares 28,458.22 34.743.45 33,709.85 Tokens Sold 6,323.00 5,680.00 5,396.00 Student Tickets Sold 820.00 860.00 1,056.00 Sr. Citizen Tickets Sold 1,700.00 2,110.00 2,253.00 Other Income 10,005.00 10,000.00 11,693.99 N.Y.S. Operation Subsidy ----- 5.519�.2�2 8,374.19 TOTAL INCOME 7,30 •22 55912.67 23.r3 OPERATING EXPENSE: Clerical ?,,rage 1,223.60 1,332.07 1,566.75 Driver Wage 38,425.41 39,951.22 40,306.22 Pfechanic Wage 7,110.61 10,668.36 13,835.48 Bus Painting Labor Cost ----- 4,236.00 ----- Clothing 367.15 178.75 421.50 Fare Box ----- ----- 1,347.34 Gas & oil 2,915.77 5,269.81 6,137.90 Office Supplies .6$.62 45.22 77.03 Equipment Parts & Supplies 5.972.87 5.372.92 10,791.35 Telephone 212.58 253.31 259.23 Printing 211.00 181.44 283.37 haintenance of Equip. by others 474.87 1,378.19 2,437.69 Travel & Mileage ----- ----- 134.55 Insurance 2,201.00 2,991.00 2,620.00 Rent of DPW Workspace & Facilities 600.00 600.00 600.00 TOTAL OPERATING EXPENSE 59,7 72,"'T 0$;838.41 Depreciation 4,316.22 5,528.36 5,528.36 ,100.70 ?7,986-.65-"" 66,366-77 NET LOSS BEFORE CAPITAL INVESTMENT 12,478.26 13,545.62 18,355.38 NET LOSS AFTER CAPITAL INVESTMENT 16,794.48 19,073.98 23,883.74 NUMBER OF PASSENGERS CARRIED Cash Fares 113,832 138*973 134,840 Tokens Used 24,248 26,171 25.955 Student Tickets Used 6,388 7,283 8,535 Sr. Citizen Tickets Used 11,206 17,045 18,047 Shuttle Bus - 6/17/74 - DBA ---- 7 TOTAL PASSENGERS CARRIED 155, =19,479 187,377 COMUN ITY TRANS IT SYSTEM REPORT OF OPERATIONS .t-PRIL - JUNE 1975 I.pril - June IN,COi,!E: Cash Fares �w 13,374.85 15,742.36 16,127.17 Tokens Sold 3,667.00 20628.00 21,472.00 Student Tickets Sold 260.00 300.00 466.00 Sr. Citizen Tickets Sold 850.00 1,092.00 1,273.00 Other Income 7,500.00 ----- 11693.99 h*Y.S. Operation Subsidy ----- _ _%J1 9. 1X, =.12 TOT.,L INCO2•1E 25,651.85 25,281.58 w 302406.35 OPEi3 2LIG MUZE Clerical dage w 611.91 668.20 G 814.71 Driver 14oge 19,367.64 20,080.60 21,220.05 Mechanic l-lage 31058.54 5,670.66 6,591.41 Bus Painting Labor Cost ----- 111.84 ----- Clothing 97.75 72.65 1.00 BareBox ----- ----- 2 ----- � Gas & Gil 1,517.28 21776.55 , Office Supplies 27.69 45.22 46.80 Equip Parts Supplies 4,169.78 39027.36 4985.33 Telephone 99.68 174.69 133.24 1'rinting 211.00 106.79 275.25 14aintenance of Equip by others 90.35 602.75 10861.92 Travel & Mileage ----- ----- 85.92 Insurance 1,100.50 11,495.50 1.310.00 Rent of DPW dorkspace Facilities 300 00 --IQOM _ ,300.00 TOT" OPERAMG MPUISE .a 30,652.12 35,132.81 w 40,441.41 Depreciation 2„2158,j1 2 7. 64"1 g 276!.1 TOTkL EXPENSE 32,810.23 37,896.99 5s 43,205.59 TV},''.T LOSS BEFORE CAPMLL LXEST:, I4T 5,000.27 90851.22 w 109035.06 NET LASS iYTEA C.�M}l INVESTPAMIT 5r 7,158.38 Sr 129615.41 Sr 12$799.24 r iJBER OF P%SSE14GERS CiiiiRIED Cash Fares 53,499 622969 64,509 Tokens Used 11,097 113,694 11,900 Student Tickets Used 22759 3009 3,606 Sr. Citizen Tickets Used 69465 81779 9,494 Shuttle Bus - 6/17/74 - DBj= __ 7 ____ TOTAL PASSENGERS CARRIED 73,820 86,758 89,509 i BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE JULY 23; 1975 9474 Hazel and Gladys Brown G2122 13.96 9'+75 John Boronkay F2144 15.00 9476 Rocco Lucente F2144 14.05 9477 Rocco Lucente F2144 14.05 9478 Rocco Lucente F2144 22.81 9479 Rocco Lucente F2144 22.81 9480 Frank HAinshaw F2144 19.00 9481 Ithaca College F2144 346.58 9482 David Brewer G2122 61.60 9483 Lansing Water Dist. F2378 2,744.56 9484 Walter T. Gangl F2144 190.80 9485 Westbourne Lane Corp. F2144 214.04 9486 Ithaca College F2144 166.77 9487 Village of Cayuga Hts. F2378 125.47 9488 Dryden Sewer Dist. G2374 282.74 9489 Town of Ithaca G2374 72.37 9490 Town of Ithaca F2378 89.03 9491 Town of Ithaca F2378 114.05 9492 Town of Ithaca F2378 118.47 9493 Town of Ithaca F2378 145.91 9494 Town of Ithaca F2378 60.68 9495 Town of Ithaca F2378 68.07 9496 Ithaca College F2144 80.78 ' 9497 Town of Lansing F2378 126.96 9498 City of Ithaca F2144 610.42 9498 City of Ithaca G2122 610.43 9499 City of Ithaca F2655 1,417.00 9500 Albanese Plumbing & Heating G2122 26.00 9501 Burris Plumbing & Heating G2122 14.00 9502 Donohue-Halverson G2122 8.00 9503 Roger Morusty G2122 26.00 9504 Frank Orizino G2122 21.00 9505 Weber Plumbing & Heating G2122 53900 9506 R. M. Dunn G2122 14.00 9507 Cornell University 6 7.3) G2122 14.00 WATER $6,-6 ;-;41 7,904.41 SEWER $1,217.10 ,A PROVED B FINANCE COMMITTEE 900 New York State Electric & Gas Corp. a,�6 0 5.00 1001 New York State Electric & Gas Corp. 4 ;S'60 _100.00 .-OF I D.V.00 7 BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS City of Ithaca , New York Regular Meeting 4 : 00 p .m. August 13 , 1975 PRESENT: Commissioners : (4 ) Baldini , Clynes , Ewanicki , Shaw ABSENT : layor - Conley Comrissioners (2 ) Schickel , Stein OTHERS PRESENT: Alderman ( 1 ) Janes Asst. to Supt. of Public Works - Dougherty City Engineer - Cox Traffic Engineer - Gombas Asst. Supt . of Public Works - Hannan v—Deputy Building Comm. - Jones CZCity Clerk - Rundle In the absence of the Mayor , Vice Chairman Ewanicki chaired the meeting . MINUTES : By Comm . Baldini : seconded by Comm. Shaw RESOLVED , That the minutes of the July 23 , 1975 meeting be approved with the following correction : On page 4 , Maintenance Facility : Correct total construction cost as proposed to be awarded should read $609 ,Q26 . Carried PERSONS APPEARING [BEFORE THE BOARD 'eoue Harper , 105 Dryden Road Mr. George Harper appeared before the Board . Mr. Harper commented that he was the owner of a business at 105-IOY Dryden Road , and there are other small businesses in that area . There is a problem with delivery , so therefore the businessmen request that one of the four meters be marked 6 a . iii. . to 12 a . m. truck loading zone . Mr . Harper said that-, a truck driver wouldn ' t deliver today because the truck driver would not double park . Mr . Harper stated that the businessmen weren ' t going to let the truck rivers run their businesses , but they can 't do business unless they have something to do business with . Mr. Harper said he would prefer the sign on the top meter on Dryden Road at the corner of Eddy Street. By Comm. Clynes : seconded by Comm. Baldini RESOLVED , That the matter of a "6 a .m . to 12 a . m. no parking truck loading zone" sign in front of 105 Dryden Road be referred to the Parking Traffic and Transit Committee with power to act . Carried :r,nie Silver of the Downtown Tthaca Businessmens ' Assoc . ir . Ernie Silver of the D. I . B ,A. appeared before the Board . Mr. Silver stated that in March there was a request made to have the city provide free bus service and free parking for a three day period to coincide: wIththe GrandOpening of the Ithaca Commons . On April 7th he submitted a letter to 11r• . Dingman advising him of the postponement of the Graind Opening and that no exact date had be established . The offer of free bus and parking was requested to be held in advance , the request since then has been recinded . Mr . Silver remarked t'haL he is now requesting that committm;-It be reinstated , the Grano Opening has beer: set for Wednesday , September 10th , to be officiated by Mayor ronley . The ret - ii � 8 -2- August 13 , 1975 advertising promotion is scheduled to bread: that Wednesday , Septeir,ber 10th , with the three day event to bo held Thursday , ,September 11 , Friday , September 12 , and Saturday , September 13 , 1975 . By Comm . Shaw: seconded by Comm. Baldini RESOLVED , That the City of Ithaca provide free bus service and free parking on Thursday , Sept . 11 , Friday , Sept . 12 , and Saturday , Sept. 13 , 1975 , for the Grand Opening of the Ithaca Mall . Carried Max Mattes Mr. Max Mattes appeared before the Board to request permission to run a telephone cable over spencer Road between Zikakis Chevrolet and Zikakis Chevrolet Volvo . Mr . Mattes said that Mr . Zikakis is putting in his own telephone system , as opposed to the present N . Y . Telephone Co . Mr . Mattes stated he or Mr . Zikakis does not have the right to go over the road without the City ' s permission ,dndisat the meeting to get that permission . Attorney for the City , Shapiro , stated that normally the City would give a permit , which would be terminable at the City ' s will . Attorney Shapiro remarked if the situation arose the City could terminate the permit. By Comm Clynes : seconded by Comm. Baldini =� RESOLVED , That the matter of Zikakis Chevrolet requesting a telephone cable right of way across Spencer Road , be referred to the Highway Committee w4th power to act. Discussion was held on the floor on the motion . A vote was taken on the motion which resulted as follows : Carried ATTORNEY FOR THE CITY REPORT Attorney for the City , Shapiro , reported there was a small mechanics lien filed against the towers that are on the mall , $1 , 101 by J . G . S . Construction against Triangle Steel . Attorney Shapiro said that he was informed today that the lien has been discharged . REPORT OF THE ASST. SUPERINTENDENT Appointments By Comm . Clynes : seconded by Comm. Baldini David Washington , a Laborer in the Construction & Maintenance Division at $2 . 85 per hour , effective august 17 , 1975 . Charles Wheeler , a Laborer in the Wate,° & Sewer Division at $2 . 85 per hour , effective August 3 , 1975. Ronald Gustafson , a Laborer in the Water & Sewer Division at $2 . 85 per hour , effective August 3 , 1975 . RESOLVED, That the appointments by the Asst . Superintendent be approved . Carried WATER AND SEWER COMMITTEE By Comm. Clynes : seconded by Comm. Shaw RESOLVED , That the rules and regulations of the Board of Public !forks pertaining to sewers as submitted by Asst . Superintendent Hannan be approved for addition and adoption as of August 13 , 1975 . Carried -3- August 13 , 1975 Attorney for the City , Shapiro , requested that a copy of the rules and regulations of the Board of Public Works be attached to the minutes of the meeting , and a copy of the rules and regulations be sent to Mr . Harold Van Opdorp. HIGHWAYS , STREET LIGHTING AND REFUSE COMMITTEE Discontinuance of Portion of Treva Avenue By Comm. Shaw: seconded by Comm. Baldini RESOLVED , That the Board authorize a public hearing to be held in the Common Council Chambers at 4 p .m. on August 27 , 1975 , for the discon- tinuance of a portion of Treva Avenue . Carried T . G. Miller - Bill - Elmira Road Survej By Comm. Shaw: seconded by Comm. Baldini RESOLVED, That Requisition No . 1 submitted by T. G . Miller , P . C . for �. partial payment for services rendered in connection with the Elmira Road 'survey be approved in the amount of $4 ,750 . G -Carried BRIDGES , CREEKS , AND STORM DRAINAGE COMMITTEE Stewart Avenue Bridge Commissioner Baldini reported that bids were received on Monday , August 11 , 1975 , for the cleaning and painting of Stewart Avenue Bridge. By Comm. Baldini : seconded by Comm. Shaw RESOLVED , That the contract for the cleaning and painting of Stewart Avenue Bridge in accordance with the specifications dated July 18 , '1975 , be awarded to Milosevski Brothers Painting Co . , Inc . for their low bid of $11 ,750 . Carried Pressure Concrete Comm. Baldini reported bids were received on Monday , August 11 , 1975 for pressure concrete. By Comm. Baldini : seconded by Comm. Shaw RESOLVED, That the contract for pressure concrete in accordance with the specifications dated July 28 , 1975 , be awarded to The Penetryn System , Inc . for their low bid as follows : a . Cascadilla Creek $21 . 00/bag b. Six Mile Creek $21 . 00/bag Carried Refabrication of City Owned Girders Commissioner Baldini reported bids were received on Monday , August 11 , 1975 for the refabrication of city-owned girders and their erection at the Plain Street pedestria bridge . By Comm. Saldini : seconded by Comm. Clynes RESOLVED , That the contract for the refabrication and erection of city- owned girders at the Plain Streeu pedestrian bri lqe its accordance Sri -h the specifications of July 3 , 1975) be referred to the Bridges & Cree:cs Committee for study with power, '!:o act . Carried 20 +- August 33 , 1975 Vector Constructionry- Hancock St . Bridge R_t.Rairs By Comm. Baldini : seconded by Comm. Shag ' RESOLVED , That Requisition No . 1 submitted by Vector Construction Corp oration for payment of services rendered in connection with repairs to Hancock Street Bridge be approved in the amount of $35 ,227 . 80 . City Engineer Cox reported to the Board the majority of the abuttment work and repair work. has been completed , the main bridge deck has been poured a week ago . Engineer Cox reported the work that remains is the approach to the bridge , bridge railings and painting the steel . City. Engineer said the bridge should be complete 85 days from the lst of July , they appear to be right on schedule . A vote was taken on the motion which resulted as follows : Carried PUBLIC BUILDINGS , PUBLIC GROUNDS , AND PARKS COMMITTEE T. H . Green Electric Bill By Comm. Clynes : seconded by Comm . Baldini RESOLVED , That Requisition No . 3 submitted by T. H . Green Electric CO. for payment of services rendered in connection with the Public Works Garage be approved in the amount of $24 ,899 . 40. Carried Steward & Bennett Bill - Maintenance Facility By Comm. Clynes : seconded by Comm. Baldini RESOLVED , That Requisition No . 3 submitted by Stewart & Bennett for payment of services rendered in connection with the construction of the Public Works Garage be approved in the amount of $114 ,788 . Carried T. G . Miller - Maintenance Facility By Comm. Clynes : seconded by Comm. Baldini RESOLVED , That Requisition No . 7 submitted by T . G. Miller , P . C . for payment of services rendered in connection with the construction of the Public !Works Garage be approved in the amount of $1 , 500. Carried . Solicit Bids - Cass Park Wading Pool By Comm. Clynes : seconded by Comm. Baldini RESOLVED , That the Superintendent be authorized to solicit `yids for the construction of the children ' s wading pool at Cass Park. Carried Streeter Assoc . - Ithaca Mall By Comm. Clynes : seconded by Comm. Baldini RESOLVED, That the request for payment No . 9 submitted by Streeter Associates , Inc . for services rendered in connection with the con- struction of the Ithaca Mall be approved , subject to the approval of the Superintendent , in the amount cf .$44 , 100 , less the amount of the lien against them with approval of the Attorney for the City . Carried -5- August 13, 1975 Paolangeli Contractor - Repair of Sidewalks . By Comm. Clynes : seconded by Comm . Baldini RESOLVED, That payment request No. 1 submitted by Paolangeli Contractor for services rendered in connection with the repair of sidewalks be approved in the amount of $7 , 037 . 92 . Maintenance Facility. - Progress Report Asst. to Supt. of Public Works Dougherty reported the Maintenance Faci- lity is 60% completed as of the first of August . 1975 . The electrical is about 40% complete , the plumbing is probably half way completed . Asst. Supt . Dougherty stated the building is right on schedule , the slab is all poured except the vehicle maintenance area , where the lifts have to be installed first . The completion date is set for October 10th , which is a little ahead of schedule. FINANCE , ACCOUNTS , AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS COMMITTEE Audit By Comm. Baldini : seconded by Comm. Shaw RESOLVED, That bills audited and approved by the Finance Committee and listed on Abstract No . 15 of the General Fund accounts of the Depart- ment of Public Works , and on Abstract No . 15 of the Waver & Sewer Division , be approved for payment . IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED That the bills receivable be approved and ordered rendered . Carried City Engineer Cox -- Moving Expenses. By Comm. Baldini : seconded by Comm. Shaw RESOLVED , That the request for payment submitted by City Engineer Cox for the balance of reimbursement approved by the City for moving ex- penses , be approved in the amount of $154. 69. Carried PARKING , TRAFFIC AND TRANSIT COMMITTEE StopSigns Installed Commissioner Shaw reported to the Board the Traffic Engineer has found certain intersections to be dangerous . Under Section 60. 3B of the Municipal Code he has designated these intersections as hazardous and will direct the installation of stop signs at the following locations : Fairmount Avenue at Dryden Road Miller Street at Cornell Street Westfield Drive at Sunrise Road Fall View Terrace at Brookfield Road "No Parking " Cornell Street between State and Eastwood Avenue Commissioner Shaw reported there wall he a 90-day experimental "no parking" regulation will be implemented on Cornell Street , prohibiting the ;parking on the West side of Cornell Street. between State Street and Eastwood Avenue . NEW BUSINESS Swimming at Stewart Park Comm. Clynes asked for any information the Board had on the re-estab- lishment of swimm i ng °at Stewart Perk . Coy?r� . Clynes reported the dead- line for requesting funds is august 18th . fir. -5- August 13 , 1975 By Comm. Clynes : seconded by Co;,im . Baldini 0 RESOLVED , That the Board of Public Works request funding of $10 ,000 from Common Council for a study to restore swimming at Stewart Park . Alderman Jones asked for a total estimated cost of restoring swimming to Stewart Park . Comm. Clynes said there is no way that could be estimated until there is a study done. Comm. Ewanicki commented that he would like to see the swimming re- stored . Comm . Clynes remarked that Cornell University had a N .A. S . A . study on current flow and there is another department who said they have the results of a survey that indicates tendancies and preferences in swimming now days . Comm . Shaw remarked that he was hesitant to vote on the issue because of lack of information . A vote was taken on the motion which resulted as follows : Carried On a motion the meeting was adjourned at 4 : 43 p .m. Jo r ph Rundle , City Clerk wi; Conley , Mayor s s Y s k b t i 1 i i i i i BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE AUGUST 13, 1975 9508 J. Guy Torbet G2122 12.98 9509 Ithaca College G2122 27.92 9510 Philip White G2122 12.98 9511 Marina Gulman F2144 15.00 9512 Laura Wilkinson F2144 15.00 9513 Sybilla Sturm F2144 15.00 9514- Raymond Lefferts F2144 15.00 9515 Leonard Topoleski F2144 15.00 9516 Town of Newfield F2378 21.88 9517 George Seifert F2144 19.00 9518 Stewart L. Schapiro F2144 19.00 9519 James Rogan F2144 23.66 9520 Dutch Prince F2144 563,14 9521 Barden & Robeson F2144 116.82 9521 it It G2122 116.83 9522 Richard Kapp F2144 305.35 9523 Peter Malison F2144 255.42 9524 Silvio Berarducci F2144 255.42 9525 Charles C. Higgins F2142 22.38 9525 " " F2144 51.61 9526 Albanese Plumbing & Heating Co, G2650 15.00 9527 Cornell University G2120 20,333.29 9528 Moses Peter G2120 10.00 9529 Frank Leonardo G2120 10.00 9530 City of Ithaca F2655 1,328.98 9531 City of Ithaca F2655 256.71 9532 Peter Sarkus G2122 21.82 23,875.19 Water $3,314.37 Sewer $20,560.82 APPROVED BY FINANCE COMMITTEE 1 _ 1002 Chemung Contracting Corp. A2410 500.00 1003 New York State Elect. & Gas A1710 2,123.75 1004 Village of Cayuga Heights A2300 86.64 1005 Willet & Ruth Frank A1710 145.12 2,855.51 2 BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS City of Ithaca, New York Regular Meeting 4:00 p.m. August 27, 1975 PRESENT: Mayor - Conley Commissioners: (5) Baldini , Clynes, Ewanicki , Schickel , Stein ::ENT: ;missioner (1 ) Shaw OTHERS PRESENT: Alderman (1 ) - Boothroyd City Controller - Daley Supt. of Public Works - Dingman Asst. Supt. of Public Works - Hannan City Engineer - Cox Tftffic Engineer - Gombas VP ty Clerk - Rundle . UTES: By Comm. Ewanicki : seconded by Comm. Schickel RESOLVED, That the minutes of the April 23, 1975 meeting be approved with the following correction: On page 4, Maintenance Facility: Correct total construction cost as proposed to be awarded should read $609,426. Carried PUBLIC HEARING va Avenue or Conley opened the public hearing. No one appeared before the Board. The public hearing was closed. Treva Avenue - Partial Discontinuance By Comm. Clynes: seconded by Comm. Baldini RESOLVED: That the westerly eight feet of Treva Avenue from Bridge Street north approxi- mately 150' be discontinued as a public way. IT IS FURTHER RECOMMENDED Common Council be advised the Board of Public Works has con- sidered the above discontinuance of a portion of Treva Avenue and has determined that there is no further Public Works need for the above land and recommends to Common Council that the land be made available for sale. Carried COMMUNICATIONS City Clerk Rundle read the following letter to the Board: August 25, 1975 City of Ithaca Board of Public Works Gentlemen: I am writing this letter in response to your adding a 10% penalty to our Water and Sewer bill due 8-15-75. Water and Sewer Bill $28,035.63 10% Penalty 2,803.57 Total Amount 30,839.20 I understand that a penalty is necessary to cover administrative costs of processing delinquent bills and to discourage users from paying bills after the due date. As 2 4 _2_ August 27, 1975 you realize our bill is substantially higher than the average bill . We have also paid our bill promptly in the past. Due to the size of our bill the penalty is obviously substantially more than the extra cost you incur to process a late billing. This letter is my request to reduce the penalty to a nominal amount that will cover your additional expense. I would like to apologize for any inconvenience that we have caused the Board of Public Works or the Chamberlain's Office. Our representative, Gerard Jennings will attend your Beard meeting on Wednesday, August 27, to answer any questions you may have regarding the matter. Very truly yours, NORSE CHAIN David H. Halleen Plant Controller cc: J. Jennings PERSONS APPEARING BEFORE THE BOARD Gerard Jennings - Morse Chain Co. Mr. Gerard Jennings of the Morse Chain Co. appeard before the Board in regard to the late charge on Morse Chain's water bill . Mayor Conley asked if there was a standard procedure in this case. Supt. Dingman said that he would need a staff recommendation on this matter. By Comm. Ewanicki: seconded by Comm. Baldini RESOLVED, That the matter of Morse Chain Company's delinquent water and sewer bill be p referred to the Water and Sanitary Sewer Committee with power to act. Carried Comm. Stein commented that this matter of late charges comes up every so often and some set of guidelines should be set up. COMMUNICATIONS City Clerk Rundle read the following letter to the Board from Ms. Esther Zaldokas, 523 East State Street: August 21 , 11075 City Clerk: This letter is in response to a phone call I received frog City Chamberlain's Office in regards to a bill sent to Mr. Ernold Zaldokas - August 28th, 1974 for cutting grass at 523 E. State Street, Ithaca, on this piece of property we own - Mr. Zaldokas has been deceased almost 7 years. I personally myself cut the grass at 523 East State Street the day before I received the letter of complain from the City - therefore I had already cut the grass and I don't feel this bill is in fairness to me -- I would have paid the bill long time ago if % had felt it to be fair -- I did not know there was any recourse on a matter like this until instructed so by the Chamberlain's Office. This is why the matter has been delayed this long. Any further consultation on this matter may be done by consulting meat 387-5194 or Box 42 Mecklenburg, N. Y. 111Tx53 Sincerely, Nis. Esther Zaldokas Please present this letter at your meeting of August 27th at 4 o'clock as I cannot be present. -3- August 27, 1975 Mayor Conley commented that this matter should be brought to the Building Dept. 's attention and Mr. Ed Lynch, who carried the order out. Mayor Conley explained to the Board the reason these bills were sent to the Collection Agency by Common Council . Supt. Dingman said the bills were recommended for expungment from the Attorney for the City because he felt they were uncollectable without great cost to the City. Resolution By Comm. Clynes: seconded by Comm. Baldini RESOLVED, That the matter of Ms. Zaldoka's bill for cutting her grass be referred to the Common Council . Carried PERSONS APPEARING BEFORE THE BOARD Mr. Paul Ward, 106 Bridge Street, appeared before the Board and asked if the Treva Avenue discontinuance had been discussed. Mayor Conley informed Mr. Ward of the decision by the Board SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT Appointments & Promotions By Comm. Baldini: seconded by Comm. Clynes RESOLVED, The following promotion and appointments made by the Superintendent be approved: Alvin Martak,a truck driver in the Construction and Maintenance Division at $3.33 per hour, effective August 18., 1975. (appointed) Stanley E. Ink a, laborer in the Building and Grounds Division at $2.85 per hour, effective August 18, 1975. (appointed) Elwood Hulbert from Truck Driver to Motor Equipment Operator in the Construction and Maintenance Division at $3.60 per hour, effective August 31 , 1975. (promoted) Carried HIGHWAYS, STREET LIGHTING AND REFUSE COMMITTEE Williams Glen Road By Comm. Clynes: seconded by Comm. Ewanicki RESOLVED, That Williams Glen Road be laid out as a public highway according to right of way map prepared by the City Engineer's Office and dated June 25, 1975, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That an adjustment of allignment of construction within said right of way be made to suit the needs of the abutters Comm. Stein commented that he had discussed this with Supt. Dingman and Engineer Cox. Comm. Stein remarked that he hoped that this resolution will be communicated to the persons interested in this matter. A vote was taken on the motion which resulted as follows: Carried Zikakis Chevrolet license By Comm. Clynes: seconded by Comm. Ewanicki RESOLVED, That a license be granted to Likakis Chevrolet '.o erect a telephone cable crossing a portion of the highway leading from Spencer Road to Elmira Road. The license to be granted shall spell out the manner in which the poles and wires shall be placed. Carried 6 -4- August 27, 1975 BRIDGES, CREEKS AND STORM DRAINAGE COMMITTEE Modjeski and Masters Bill-Inspection of Bridges By Comm. Baldini : seconded by Comm. Schickel RESOLVED, That a progress payment voucher of Modjeski and Masters for consulting services in connection with the inspection of Ithaca Bridges be approved in the amount of $1 ,814.36. Carried Refabrication of Bridge Girders Comm. Baldini reported to the Board: The Creeks and Bridges Committee met on Thursday, August 2.1 , and acting on the recommen- dation of the staff awarded the contract for the refabrication of bridge girders in accordance with the specifications of July 5, 1975, to Syracuse Rigging Company for their low bid of $9, 500. West Seneca Street Bridge Sidewalk Comm. Baldini reported to the Board: A further inspection of the West Seneca Street Bridge has determined that the side- walk on the north side of the bridge is unsafe and it was determined advisable to close the walk immediately. The department will temporarily provide a walkway on the _ bridge separated from the traffic. As soon as a satisfactory method for replacing the sidewalk has been determined, the staff will present it-s recommendation along with a request for financing. It is hoped that this work can be completed before the end of the year. Discussion was held on the floor regarding the Seneca St. Bridge PUBLIC BUILDINGS, PUBLIC GROUNDS AND PARKS COMMITTEE Wheaton's Sheet Metal Shoo Bill By Comm. Clynes: seconded by Comm. Schickel RESOLVED, That a progress payment voucher of Wheaton's Sheet Metal Shop for materials be incorporated in the Maintenance Carage thru July 31 , 1975 be approved in the amount of $9,749.25. Carried Hogg-Nichols Requisition No. 2 By Comm. Clynes: seconded by Comm. Schickel RESOLVED, That payment of Requisition No. 2 of Hogg-Nichols, Inc. for construction services in connection with the Maintenance Garage be approved in the amount of $11 ,511 .00. Carried Children's Wading Pool - Cass Park Comm. Clynes reported to the Board: Bids were received on Monday, August 25 on the construction of a Children's Wading Pool for Cass Park as shown on the attached sheet. The appropriation for the project was $65,000. The low bid accepting all , except item 4, of the alternates is $30,300 There was $7,000 expended on preloading. Design expense will be $6,000. Other ex- penses posted to date have been $327. By Comm. Clynes: seconded by Comm. Schickel RESOLVED, That Common Council be requested to increase the appropriation for Cass Park Pool to $100,000, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That contingent upon the increase of appropriation to $100,000 the contract for construction of the Children's Wading Pool in accordance with the specifications of August 1 , 1975, and including alternates one, two, three and five be awarded to V. Giordano Construction Company, for their low total bid of $80,300. August el , I`!/5 ' i, Discussion was held on the floor. A vote was taken on the motion which resulted as follows: Carried ; Streeter Associates - Ithaca Mall } By Comm. Clynes: seconded by -Comm. Schickel 1G RESOLVED, IT IS RECOMMENDED That the following charge orders in the contract of Streeter Associates for the construction of the Ithaca Mall be approved: p a. Furnish and install millstone - add $300 b. Furnish temporary street lighting - add $240 r c. Furnish and install additional manhold frames and covers; handhole covers, frames and grates - add $5,213 ry d. Furnish and install additional storm sewer and catch basin at Aurora - State Street intersection - add $2,216 e. Cost of additional excavation and backfill in connection with the sanitary 5 sewer due to variation inactual elevation - add $10,704 f. Additional cost in landscaping due to change in source and substitution ""' of certain planttypes - net addition $1 ,110 Carried Anton Egner Bill - Ithaca Mali 1 By Comm. Clynes: seconded by Comm. Ewanicki s RESOLVED, That a bill of Anton Egner for consulting services thru July 1975, in 4 connection withthe construction of the Ithaca Mall be approved in the amount of $3,739.74. Carried Bids - Merry-Go-Round, Stewart Park By Comm. Clynes: seconded by Comm. Ewanicki *J - - RESOLVED, That the Superintendent be authorized to solicit beds for the merry-go- round concession at Stewart Park -For the period 1976 thru 1978. Carried Southside Playground a Comm. Clynes reported to the Board: Architect Boehlecke (Bay-lic) has produced contract documents for the construction of the Southside Playground on Plain Street. The design has been approved by the Planning Board and recommended to Common Council for construction. Common Council is expected to approve construction at its regular meeting on September 3. In order to start construction this season, bids should be received and acted on by the Board of Public Works at its September 22 meeting. By Conn Clynes: seconded by Comm. Stein RESOLVED, That, contingent upon approval of design and construction by Common Council , the Superintendent be authorized to solicit bids for construction of South Side Park returnable September 22. F Discussion was held on the floor regarding the deeds and abstracts pertaining to the land. A vote was taken on the mot ion which resulted as follows: Carried FINANCE, ACCOUNTS AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS COMMITTEE Transfer of Funds By Comm. Schickel : seconded by Comm. Baldini RESOLVED, That the Common Council be requested to authorize the transfer of $2,000 ,---- Z.g -6- from Acct. 5110C line 314-Surface Treatment, Con truction Materials - to Acct. 8170 ling 312-Street Cleaning Equipment Parts and Supplies because of unexpected need for rep.a"i r .o f street sweepers. Carried easatIe Ca' Leave of Absent Comm. SctWC1E : '" ecotk*d. by Comm. Baldini - RESOLVED, That Ceasare Cappucci` be granted a three month`'Iei "'of absence, effective y 4u ,st 24, 1975. Carried Public Works.-School ,.,By COMm Sct�l : seconde&wby Comme Baldini E attend the P tic Works School of RE$�3l,VED, That„City Engineer Cox be authorized to tte the Nei" York S e Conference of Mayors at Syra&fie, October 2 i'through 24. "The :expene of, ; gyration, meals, lodgiag- and transportation to be paid by the :city to the ext, are available. Carried D: W. Bud dl Extended ;P,, + R. By a Schic 4°•'"seconded by Comm. Baldini ; RESOD A, That the``Ooinmon Council be requested to extend its deadline for the filing of De-partment of Publ,it Works budgets for 1976 to September 15, 1975, to allow time and approval by the"Board of Public Works. Mayor Conley -explained to the Board and Alder'mdn Boothroyd the reasons that the D:P.W... Budget will. 16 late. A vote was taken on the motion which resulted as follows: Carried International Public Works Congress By Comm. Schickel : seconded by Comm. Baldini- RESOLVED, tb t Superintendent Dingman be authorized to attend the International Public Works Cong `, at New Orleans, September 20 thru 25. The necessary exposes of registration,`meals, lodging and transportation to be paid b' the City.'b the extent that funds are available. Carrie AUDIT By Comm. Schickel : seconded by Comm. Baldini RESOLVED, That the bills audited and approved by the Finance Comm. and listed on Abstract No. 16 of the General Fund accounts of the Department of Pu0 is Works, and on Abstract No. 16 of the Water & Sewer Division, be approved and paid. t Carried PARKING, TRAFFIC AND TRANSIT COMMITTEE Loading Zone - 107 Dryden Road By Comm. Stein: seconded by Comm. Ewanicki RESOLVED, That the easterly most meter in front of 107 Dryden Road be designated a loading zone from 6 A.M. to Noon, Monday through Friday. Extension of Bus for the Elderly '�` ►w � Comm. Stein reported on the extension of the bus route for the Elderly to Ithacare -7- August 27, 1975 and Town of Ithaca. Comm. Stein said there will be a proposal presented to Council at their September 3, 1975 meeting to extend that bus route until December 31 , 1975, withthree changes: 1 . The bus now runs three days a. week, one of those days has been changed to g accommodate the people using the bus. 2. The service has been changed to include morning and afternoon. 3, The County Office of the aging has agreed to pick up the entire cost of the subsidy to the City. a Labor Day - Buses Running Mayor Conley asked if the buses will be running on Labor Day for the Benefit of the students who have to start classes. Comm. Stein commented that this has been taken care of and the buses will be running. Traffic Light - Corner of State and Cayuga Streets Mayor Conley commented some people were concerned that the new traffic lights going up at the corner of State and Cayuga Streets were interfering with-the view of the information tower at that end of the Mall . Mayor Conley asked Comm. Stein to check G to see if this is the way the lights have to be hung or can they be hung at a different ,^ level . Purchase of Bus for the Elderly Comm. Stein. reported there is now funds, from UMTA, to purchase a bus for the elderly. Comm. Stein commented that this will be a special bus for use for the elderly. There will be some discussion on how large a bus, type of bus, because the City has never purchased a bus for this purpose before. Hancock Street Bridge alderman Boothroyd asked when the Hancock Street Bridge will be open for traffic again. Supt. Dingman repiyed 85 days from July 1 , 1975, indications are now that they are right on schedule. Control of the Commons Comm. Ewanicki commented that the City does not have very good control of the early evening activities on the Commons. Mayor Conley remarked that the Finance Committee will be dealing with this and the Police Chief's recommendations. Mayor Conley said he is reassuring the merchants that this problem will be dealt with. Alderman Boothroyd said that if there were uniformed maintenance men on the Commons with two-GVay radios to contact the Police Department with, possibly this would alle- viate some of the problems. Establishment of City Plantation or Nursery By Comm. Stein: seconded by Comm. Ewanicki RESOLVED, That the DPW considers establishing its own plantation or nursery, because pile City is continuously in need of new plantings and trees, etc. 'D BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That this matter be referred to the Public Buildings, .+blic Grounds and Parks Committee for consideration. Carried On a motion, the meeting was adjourned at 4:58 p.m. Jo ph 1. Run d1 e,i ty Clerk Edward J. Cohl ey, M• or BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS ` ACCO'JNTS RECEIVABLE AUGUST 27, 1975 9533 Agda S. Osborn F2144 15.00 9534 John Vlahos F2144 15.00 9535 Ruth Woodward F2144 15.00 9536 Albert, G. Morgan F2142 6.96 9537 Lansing W. D. # 1 F2378 19.00 9538 Lansing W. D. # 1 F2378 2,860.20 9539 Albanese Plumbing Co, G2122 51.00 9540 Burris Plumbing & Heating Inc, G2122 71.00 9541 Donohue-Halverson G2122 7.00 9542 Hull Heating & Plumb. G2122 12.00 9543 R. J. Morusty G2122 28.00 9544 Frank Orzino G2122 25.00 9545 Glenn Smith G2122 28.00 9546 J/K Plumbing & Heating G2122 43.00 9547 City of Ithaca F2655 947.69 9548 City of Ithaca F2655 11.51 9549 City of Ithaca F2655 161.76 TOTAL 4,317.12 WATER $4Q52.12- SEWER 265.00 APPROVED BY FINANCE COMMITTEE 1006 George Best A1710 159.30 1007 City of Ithaca A1750 700.00 1008 Chamber of Coimnerce A1750 109.77 969.07 BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS City of Ithaca, New York Regular Meeting 4 : 00 P.M. September 10 , 1975 PRESENT: Mayor - Conley Commissioners (4) - Shaw, Stein, Ewanicki , Schickel ABSENT: Commissioners (2) - Baldini , Clynes OTHERS PRESENT: Alderman (3) - Nichols , Meyer, Asst. Supt . of Public Works - Boothroyd Hannan Supt . of Public Works - Dingman Asst. to Supt. of Public Works - City Engineer - Cox Dougherty Deputy Building Commissioner - City Clerk - Rundle •-w. Jones MINUTES: By Comm. Schickel : seconded by Comm. Shaw RESOLVED, That the minutes of the August 27 , 1975 meeting be approved as recorded by the City Clerk. Carried COMMUNICATIONS: City Clerk Rundle read the following letter from Mr. Frank Orzine : To Vvhom It May Concern: Arrangements were being made to take care of the property at 211 Morris Ave . The people responsible for the maintenance of this lawn were ill at the time . The City of Ithaca sent two men, a . truck and driverand two lawn mowers to take care of this 40 x 50 lot after I had explained the situation . At the same time the City property at the corner of Tioga and State was neglected and remained that dray; overgrown with scrub trees and shrubs , for two years at least , Also the fair grounds , some private property ors Meadow St . belonging to an Oil Company and others were not touched. Which I complained about . Also one lean worked and two men watched the lawn_ being cut at Z_il Morris St . I refuse to pay this bill . City Clerk Rundle read a letter from Mr. Richard Buckingham directed to •che kiaycr : Morse-Collins , Inc . Route 1.3 & Fianshaw Road Aur ust 11 , 1Ci75 Ithaca, New York 14550 Mayor Conley: Tfie reason I am addressing this proposal to you iv that I do not i,:'ot�r the person who assumes the responsibility, and yciu will . Many ti3'.io s this su—ni;I:or lily v,7i' e , who is a day care mother , haS vis:.t,?d Stewart Park :Y`lth the C 11 i clren and l!C'C'n cau ht 1I3 a. sl1C1a 21 'i "ltlil%tcr- torm. On several occasions there 1,`as no c.ir in ?'J.'?ich ci:C Cvulc refuge and the exp,-,rience. is a little unsot.tling. 'll'is ' :..s COME, L') the surface again .fter reading; of the tragic ins-lanc,Us of .1r1 ,„,` i death in t,in clt1 's o i„?cl-,ester ,, Cvr•,Icltsr 3 2 - L. Sept . 10 , 1975 t town where a man lost his life while at a park. ilith the high usage of the park in the summer time I strongly sug- gest that the City take the initiative to provide a safe place for those people in the park who have no choice but to endure the storm. My company has done several jobs for the City which include the Rink at Cass Park and the shelter at the Cass Park playground. The shelter which is adjacent to the playground area at the park is the most practical and would involve the least amount of money. At times when various schools have picnics at the park, there are large numbers of people and this shelter is large enough to accommodate quite a number of people . It is also centrally located which would offer easy access should the need arise . I am taking the liberty of enclosing a proposal for your considera- tion and hope that the City of Ithaca can take this very important step toward providing shelter to those who would need it during the frequent summer storms . Should you .require more specific information I would be most happy to furnish you with it upon your request. Thanking you for your time and co-operation I remain, Sincerely, /s/ Richard Buckingham Sales & Design _ Along with Mr. Buckingham' s letter was a proposal for the Board ' s consideration. To furnish and install a complete lightning protec- tion system at Stewart Park, total cost $300 . 00 . Superintendent Dingman commented that he read the letter and it merits consideration. Lightning Protection System At Stewart Park By Comm. Stein: seconded by Comm. Schickel RESOLVED, That the matter of a "Lightening Protection at Stewart Park be referred to the Building & Grounds Committee . Carried PERSONS APPEARING BEFORE BOARD William Zikakis of Zikakis Chevrolet Mr. William Zikakis of Zikakis Chevrolet appeared before the Board and said Zikakis Chevrolet would like to have a variance at 381 Elmira Road which is where they are putting their import store and want to put lighting in, which is desperately needed. It 's getting dark at 7 : 30 at night and we look like we are closed, we ' re open: until 9 : 00 , Mr. Zikakis said they really didn ' t anticipate our needs ahead of time . Mr. Zikakis commented they have ordered the lights , and when they found out where the line was , they didn' t thin _ they had a prob- lem until they found out where the line was and we find our lights are practically in our driveway. Air , Zikakis said if they were to follow the line which would practically eliminate a driveway they can ' t operate under those conditions , Mr , Zikakis stated they are here to respectfully ask if they could have a variance and bring the lights in. Air. Zikakis stated the Planning Board came out and exam- fined it and suggested maybe they would allow us to build i3 ' forward of the line, which they felt was still a little short and didn't know if they could ask for 101 , it would be ideal for us but we would settle for 61 . Air . Zikakis remarked that they would also have to have a bum, per to stop the cars from coming in at 2-1/2 ' from the end of that & line which still puts the lights too far in, and they lose the use of the driveway , Mr. 'Zikakis commented it would only be a one car drive- way, if someone comes in and parks in Front of the dealership on a one car driveway, you 've penned in everything , you cannot tell your cus- tomers where; to park when they come in. Mr . Zikakis said he was here tonight to ask to put his lights on the City right-of-way. - 3- Sept, 10 , 1975 City Engineer Cox commented that after looking at the situation we found we have a problem with visibility and we find that it is im- perative that none of the cars put on display be put any further on the right-of-way than the 61 . City Engineer Cox said there was quite a problem with people coming down Spencer Road to Elmira Road, with visibility. It is our recommendation that the lights be allowed to be installed 61 out into the right-of-way with the bumper installed to assure that the front of the cars don' t exceed that same 61 . We also advised Mr. Zikakis that these lights might very well be a tem- porary installation due to the proposed widening of Elmira Road. Attorney for the City, Shapiro , stated just for the record what you are proposing is a temporary permit terminable at the City' s option at will . Commissioner Stein asked Mr. Zikakis , as I understand it the 6 ' , while it ' s not the 10 ' that you requested, be adequate to do the job? Mr. Zikakis responded that it would be a hardship but we could lire with it, I guess , but we much prefer to have even if we could get a couple of feet, the narrowness of the driveway just doesn' t leave us enough to have any kind of a traffic on it , it becomes a one way drive- way, Mr. Zikakis said he wished they could at Least give him 8 ' , then CC we could ;at least get two cars around. Mr. Zikakis said they could even remove the two cars that extend out at the corner part as a possibility, we may even change our plans and not put 'any cars out front of that particular end of that corner. We are still toying with the exact plan of the remodeling of the outside face of the building, so that could possibly change . ; Commissioner Stein asked if this had been considered, that Mr. Zikakis have the 101 and remove some of the cars? City Engineer Cox commented that it was our hope that Mr. Zikakis would turn the cars around anyhow, to provide extra visibility there . City Engineer Cox said he wouldn ' t recommend anything beyond 61 . we are cognizant of the traffic problems down there . We did go down and measure it , checl; for the visibility and 61 is the limit we can give . Lighting At Zikakis Chevrolet - Variance Permit By Ccmm. Schickel : seconded by Comm. Shaw RESOLVED, That Zikakis Chevrolet be issued a temporary permit to place: lighting 61 within the right-of-way line of the Elmira Road. Such permit to be terminable on the option of the City of Ithaca upon 60 days notice . x Discussion was held on the floor on the motion. t A vote was taken on the motion which resulted as follows : Carried Swimming At Stewart Paris Alderman Meyer commented that she had a request to present to the Board and one that she will be taking to the Planning Board also . The request is that the matter of swimming at Stewart Park be turned over to the County. Alderman Meyer gave 3 reasons why she is requesting this . 1) Lansing now is asking $2 . 00 for the use of their barks , 2) there is no other place in the County to swim other than Dryers Point , 3) We request very little money for the use of our swimming . The cost to ready Stewart Park for swimming and maintenance every summer would only amount to about $10 , 000 . Mayor Conley commented that :.his haS been sent to the Capital R--view Committee and they will come back to common Council. with the recomme:i- datien. 3 - 4- Sept , 10 , 1075 Mayor Conley asked if t;,J-s ruatter was before any other committee other tian the Capital Review Committee? Superintendent Dingman stated that he has a recollection that this is officially before the Building and Grounds Committee , but he said he could not be sure . Superintendent Dingman said the route the Building & Grounds Committee is they are .eques*ing funds for a Consultant to look over the problems and the costs involved in swimming at Stewart Park. If this is approved as a capita project, then we will recommend the hiring of that Consultant. Alderman Meyer remarked that she is requesting that this be taken to the proper Board and Council Committees to be considered as a concept, and to the Board of Representatives . Mayor Conley commented that he would refer that to Commissioner C.lynes who is also on the Board of Representatives . REPORT OF ATTORNEY FOR THE CITY County Lease of City Facilities Attorney for the City Shapiro explained the memo he placed on each of the Board Member' s desks . The Attorney for the City said that lie was asking the Board to give him some direction as to the requests for �. improvements stated in the letter from County Attorney, Robert William= son. Attorney for the City, Shapiro , also stated the County is inter- ested in renting the old Town of Ithaca Offices and asked direction from the Board on this matter. Mayor Conley requested this matter be referred to the Staff for recom- mendation, and the Staff make recommendation back to the Board. Cars Being Towed Away - 200 Block North Aurora Street Attorney for the City, Shapiro , stated that he has received a number of complaints that tow-a-ways on North Aurora Street. Apparently we are still having problems with the signs that say No Stanc?ing . One woman complained that she did not take that to near, No Parking . She took her ticket over to City Court where the City Judge promptly dis- missed the ticket and sent her over to Mr . Shapiro . Other discussion was held on the flocr regarding the signs posted and their wording. Mayor Conley commented that he would ask Superintendent Dingman and his Staff to look into this matter and report- bac.< . CONTROLLER' S REPORT Alderman Boothroyd reported to the Board, The Capital Improvements Review Committee has requested or him to inquire as to the Railroad Company' s responsibilities for rebuilding the three- grado ' crossings on Fulton Street as requested by the Lo'and of Public Wor.<s , If the Railroad Company is not responsible, could the Board request t1leir financial participation in this project . Question was raised whether this might be the Railroad' s responsibility. Superintendent Dingman remarked that he would like to see it authorized as a Capital Project , then the City could seek financial assistance from other. groups . SUPERINTENDENT' S REPORT Appointments By Comm, Schickel ; seconded by Comm. Ewanicki -5- Sept . 10, 1975 RESOLVED, That the Superintendent ' s appointment of Anthony J . Alo , a Laborer in the Building & Grounds Division at $2 . 8S per hour , ef- fective August 17 , 1975, be approved. Carried National Junior Olympics Superintendent Dingman reported the Board has received a letter from Colonel Comstock expressing gratitude to. the Board ap_d the department for their cooperation in making the National Junior Olympics a success . The extra effort put out by Parks Supervisor Lynch and his crews was greatly appreciated. Mayor Conley also expressed his appreciation of the cooperation re- ceived from the Department of Public Works , and cited Mr. Lynch for an outstanding job . WATER AND SANITARY SEWER COMMITTEE �•• Expungment of Late Payment of Morse Chain - Water G Sewer Bill - Commissioner Ewanicki reported the Water & Sewer Committee has con- sidered the matter of the late payment of Morse Chain and acting in accordance with the directive of the Board at its last meeting, the committee has determined that the late payment penalty be expunged g and has so directed the City Chamberlain. Commissioner Stein asked if any policy had been established and said that he assumes that a precedent has been established by the Board and he will vote in favor of expungment if any person appears before the Board Western New York Water Works Conference By Comm. Ewanicki : seconded by Comm. Schickel RESOLVED, That two men from the Water $ Sewer Division be authorized to attend the fall meeting of the Western New York Water Works Con- ference in West Seneca on September 17 ; cost of. travel , meals , and registration to be a legal charge against the city . Carried Joint Sewer Ownership with Town Mayor Conley reported to the Board that at the last Common Council meeting the Inter-Governmental Relations Committee of the Common Council had recommended to the Common Council that we negotiate with the Town of Ithaca for joint sewage services . Mayor Conley said the Council voted to include the other two options for areas of negotiation. Mayor Conley said that he has been asked to appoint a designee to attend the negotiations with the two Ad Hoc Sewer Committee Members , the Attorney for the City, and the Mayor . Mayor Conley stated that he would like to appoint Commissioner Ewanicki , the Chairman of the Water F Sanitary Sewer Committee, to be that desig- nee , with Superintendent Dingman and Assistant Superintendent Hannan to serve with the Committee as Advisors . Commissioner Ewanicki accepted the Mayor ' s appointment . �q i H:Ii;HWAYS, STREET Li C11TING F, REFUSE C01",4'�11ITTEC A Commons Commissioner Shaw reported a letter has been received from Bonnie ri Simpson complimenting the city on the appearance and maintenance of the Commons in general , and pointing out that placing of refuse for collecti.or on the Commons does detract from its attractiveness . The departmicnt is working on systems to eliminate the need for placing the refuse on the Coramons for collection. lie shall ask for regula- tions to aecorinlis'i this at a later date . z Mayor Conley reported the official dedication of the Commons will be September 11 , 1975 , in the eveniri.g , this will be an annual event . Fall Pickup Week } By Comm. Shaw: seconded by Comm. Schickel x RESOLVED, That the week starting October 20 be designated as ' Fall Pickup Week ' ; the regulations to be the same as those promulgated by the Superintendent in 1974 . Carried BRIDGES , CREEKS AND STORM DRAINAGE COMMITTEE Reconstruction of Hancock Street Bridge Commissioner Ewanicki reported due to fortunate bidding that was re- ceived for the reconstruction of the Hancock Street Bridge, it now appears feasible to reduce the capital authorization for that bridge r. fror�, $150 , 000 to $120 , 000 . Reauthorization of Funds By Comm. Ewanicki : seconded by Comm . Schickel RESOLVED, That the Common Council . be requested to reduce the authori- zation. of Capital Project No. A391-141 - Hancock Street Bridge , to $120 , 000 . t BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That "the $30 , 000 thus realized be reauthor- ized as follows : t Children ' s swimming area at Cass Park - $15 , 000 Ball diamond at Cass Park - $5 , 100 Reconstruction of sidewalk at West Seneca Street Bridge - $10 ,000 Carried 3 PUBLIC BUILDINGS, PUBLIC GROUNDS & PARKS COh4MTTTEE Children' s Wading Pool - Cass Park Commissioner Schickel reported the Common Council a, its Sor-tember 3 meeting voted to increase th-e capital, praiect authorization. for the construction of the children ' s wading pool at Cass Park from X65 , 000 to $80 , 000 . Common Council also approved a revised plan for the con- struction of the wading pool . A. negotiation was held with the low bidder, with the result that the cositract sum could be reduced to $60 , 250. By Comm. Schickel : seconded by Comm. Ewanicki RESOLVED, That the `.Iayor and the City Clerk be auLhorry zed to sign 111 agreement with V. Giordano Construction Supply Company ,or the con.- struc;�ion of the Cass Park children ' s swimming area as designed by An J. Egner Associates for the sum $71 , 500 . - 7- Sept . 10, 1975 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED That change order no . 1 which provides for a) deletion of the requirement to uncover the sanitary sewer; b) deletion of the raising of the center manhole ; c.) deletion of the slide shutes ; d) deletion of the steps , platform and slide ; e) sub- stitution of regular concrete for light weight concrete ; f) deletion of planter walls ; g) deletion of certain reinforcing involved in the above deleted items ; and h) delete coping , be approved for the total credit amount of $11 , 250 . Carried Construction of Public Works Garage Stewart & Bennett Change Order 2 By Comm. Schickel : seconded by Comm. Ewanicki RESOLVED, That change order no . 2 in the contract for Stewart Bennett, Inc . for the construction of the Public Works Garage which provides for cork tile on the west wall of Room 106 be approved in the amount of $511 . rW , Carried Stewart & Bennett Requisition No . 4 By Comm. Schickel : seconded by Comm. Shaw RESOLVED, That requisition no . 4 of Stewart $ Bennett , Inc . for con- struction services in connection with the Public Works Garage be ap- proved in the amount of $60, 912 . Carried Green Electric Company Requisition No . 4 By Comm. Schickel : seconded by Comm. Shaw RESOLVED, That payment requisition no . 4 of Green Electric Company for construction services in connection with the Public Works Garage be approved in the amount of $25 , 753 . 95 . Carried T. G. Miller Bill By Comm. Schickel : seconded by Comm. Ewanicki RESOLVED, That bill no 8 of T. G . Miller, P.C. for consulting services in connection with the inspection of construction of the Public Works Garage be approved in the amount of $2 , 000. Carried Siegfried Construction Company Bill By Comm. Schickel : seconded by Comm. Shaw F, RESOLVED , That a bill of Siegfried Construction Company for the con- struction of concrete sidewalk on the Ithaca Commons north of Roths- child ' s Department Store be approved in the amount of $7 , 500 . Carried Streeter Associates Change Orders By Comm. Schickel : seconded by Comm. Shaw RESOLVED , That the following change orders in the contract of Streeter Associates for the construction of the Ithaca Commons be approved. -8- Sept . 10 , 1075 a. Deletion of steel beans (Charjan ' s1 -- deduct $843 b . Deletion of vault reinforcement (Lewis , Kaye , Altman $ Green) - deduct $S80 C . Repair to vault top at Montgomery Ward - deduct $919 d. Renoir to vault at Browning C, Ding - add $907 e . Installation of manholes at Aurora Street - add $110 f. Plumbing changes - deduct $2 , 187 g. Painting of manhole frames , tree grates - add $540 Net deduction - $2 ,572 Carried Time C, Temperature Indicators Commissioner Schickel reported the Tompkins County Trust Company, through its Vice President Paul Sandefur , has offered to pay for the maintenance of the Time and Temperature indicators on the Ithaca Commons in exchange for a prominant ipdication of such sponsorship on the Time and Temperature indicators . The proposed agreement runs for five years : The monthly maintenance charge at the present time is $278 . 21 per month. By Comm. Schickel : seconded by Comm. Ewanicki a° # RESOLVED, That the city accept the offer of the Tompkins County Trust :,,., - .- Company for the maintenance of the Time and Temperature indicators on the Ithaca Commons in exchange for prominent acknowledgment of such sponsorship , for the period of five years beginning with the expira- tion of the guarantee period provided for in the contract between the city and Streeter Associates for the erection of said Time and Temper- ature indicators . ' Commissioner Stein asked if the other banks had the opportunity to have the same prominent display. Mayor Conley replied the Tompkins County Trust had the original fran- chise foe- Time and Temperature signs . A Commissioner Stein commented that if this offer was not open I other businesses that he could not support the resolution. Vote was taken on the motion which resulted as follows : AYES - (2) Schickel , Ewanicki r NAY - (1) Stein ABSTENTION - (1) Shaw Mayor Conley voted NAY ''Motion Defeated Mayor Conley explained he voted NAY so that the matter could be brought up again after further information is obtained. 1 Commissioner Shaw said he would like to explain his ABSTENTION to } the Board. Commissioner Shaw said he was fearful that if this is no- known by the other major institutions that have contributed so much and in so many different ways , it would be a shame to have this as a 1 negative thing to develop and find it is too late to do anything abol- it. x Mar or Conley stated that he would feel more comfortable just knowing what the prior situation was . Commissioner Shaw said it was not too late, the Time & Temperature Signs can be changed, however this is a major intra-city business problem it would be better to gal=e it easy on it . Y 4 39 Sept. 10 , 1975 FINANCE, ACCOUNTS & CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS COMMITTEE Audit By Comm. Schickel : seconded by Comm, Ewanicki RESOLVED , That bills audited and approved by the Finance Committee and listed on Abstract No . 17 of the General Fund accounts of the Department of Public Works , and on Abstract No . 17 of the Water & Sewer Division , be approved for payment. IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED, that the bills receivable be approved and ordered rendered. Carried N.Y. S. Electric & Gas Bill Expungment By Comm. Schickel : seconded by Comm. Ewanicki RESOLVED, That miscellaneous bill no 874 of the Construction & Main- tenance Division against the N.Y. S. Electric & Gas Corporation be expunged in the amount of $2 , 521 . 45 . A corrected bill in the amount of $2 , 230 has been issued and paid . Carried 1976 Budget Request for Department of Public Works By Comm. Schickel : seconded by Comm. Shaw RESOLVED,, That budget requests prepared by the department amounting to $2 , 506 , 331 in the Gpneral Fund and $916 , 389 in the Water Fund and $915J, 395 in the Sewer Fund, be approved as the 1976 budget requests of the Board of Public Works . After discussion on the floor by the Board the following amended Motion was presented: Amending Motion By Comm. Stein: seconded by Comm. Schickel 0 RESOLVED , That the above motion be -amended to read as follows : RESOLVED, That budget requests prepared by the department amounting to $2 , 506 , 331 in the General Fund and $916 , 389 in the Water Fund and $915 , 395 in the Sewer Fund, be accepted and t BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the 1976 Budget of the Department of Public Works be refereed to the Mayor and the Finance Department for review subject to further recommendation by the Board. Carried Bus Tour of Department of Public Works ' Projects and Facilities Mayor Conley and the Board agreed upon a date for a bus tour of the Department of Public Works budget requests . The date was established October 4 , 1975 at 8 : 30 A.M. at the Station Restaurant . Mayor Conley said this bus tour would be for the Board Me.ribers , any interested Council Members and the Press is invited. PARKING , TRAFFIC F TRANSIT COMMITTEE Bus Stop rermit Cornell- Buses Commissioner Stein reported that the Cornell 'University bus system has requested to use the City ' s bus stop at Risley liall on Thurston Avenu<� , b -1 } Sept . 10 , 1975 By Comm. Stein: seconded by Comm. Schickel RESOLVED, That the City of Ithaca permit the Cornell University bus system to use the City' s Bus Stop at Risley Hall on Thurston Avenue . This permit to be terminable at the City' s option. Carried Purchase of Buses Commissioner Stein reported that: there has been discussion on the purchase of new busses for the Community Transit System with funds from the UNITA Grant , particularly for the bus for the elderly. Commissioner Stein reported the bidding is under way but we probably will not get any busses for 15 months because they aren' t making busses very rapidly. Assistant to the .Superintendent Dougherty reported to the Board that the Community Transit System carried over 10 , 000 paying passengers last week, which is a record for the Community Transit System over the last 25 years . City Cemetery Alderman Boothroyd reported there has been vandalism in the City - Cemetery that has not been corrected and asked if the owners of the lots could be contacted to resolve this problem. Superintendent Dingman commented that there are limited funds for repair of damage to the City Cemetery. Superintendent Dingman stated there has been some discussion in raising the fees for perpe- tual care . Adjournment An a motion the meeting was adjourned at 5 : 47 P.M. PSI a X Jos ph Rundle, ' City Clerk Edward/ - . ;Mayo s t 3 BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE SEPTEMBER 10, 1975 9550 Ithaca College G2122 74.74 9551 Patrick R. MacAkesey G2122 23.36 9552 John Boronkay G2122 20.47 9553 Joseph Cardonia G2122 13.41 9554 Lansing Research Corp. G2122 20.47 9555 Dr. Stanley Scheimberg F2144 15.00 9556 Mark Waldo Haag F2144 15.00 9557 Village of Interlaken F2378 74.24 9558 Evan Monkemeyer F2144 59.32 9559 Ithaca College F2144 540.48 9560 Town Of Ithaca F2378 69. 23 9561 Town of Ithaca F2378 177.37 9562 Town of Ithaca F2378 613.67 9563 Lansing W. D. # 1 F2378 51.84 9564 Lansing W. D. # 1 F2378 2,596.44 9565 Ithaca College F2144 280.34 9566 Jaine Massa F2142 11.58 11 1+ F2144 48.31 9567 Sigma Chi Fraternity F2142 33.10 if It if F2144 64.72 9568 Weis-Sandheim Realty G2120 10.00 9569 Burris Plumbing & Heating G2122 8.00 9570 Donohue-Halverson G2122 55.00 9571 Hull Heating & Plumbing G2122 8.00 9572 K. Morusty G2122 16.00 9573 R. Morusty G2122 18.00 9574 Frank Oriino G2122 31.00 9575 Leroy Weber G2122 17.00 9576 City of Ithaca F2655 62.03 9577 Masciarelli Construction Co. F2144 43.33 TOTAL 5,071.45 Water 49756.00 Sewer 315.45 ,APPROVED BY FINANCE COMMITTEE 1009 Cornell University Library A2655 167.00 BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS City of Ithaca, New York Regular Meeting 4 : 00 P.M. September 24 , 1975 MEETING ADJOURNED Meeting Adjourned on a Day to Day basis for lack of a quorum. 1 � j Jo ep . Rundle CV y Clerk September 26 , 1975 BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE L SEPTEMBER 24, 1975 9578 Ithaca College G2122 40.94 9579 William S. Downing Jr. G2122 20.47 9580 Donohue-Halverson G2122 20.47 9581 Frank Flannery G2122 20.47 9582 Edward Gregorre F2144 15.00 9583 Bill Manso F2144 15.00 9584 Eleanor Hunter F2144 15.00 9585 Mark Waldo Haag F2144 15.00 9586 Marguerite B. Herringer F2144 15.00 9587 La Grande Chase F2144 19.00 9588 Lilias B. Jones F2144 54.42 9588 Lilias B. Jones G2122 54.43 9589 Town of Ithaca F2378 358.76 9590 Minwella Kline F2144 191.85 9591 Morse Chain Co. G2120 175.00 9592 Finger Lakes State Parks Comm. F2378 18.75 Water $717.78 TOTAL 10.49.56 Sewer $331.78 I APPROVED BY FINANCE COMMITTEE 1010 Morse Chain Co. A1710 162.19 8 I BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS City of Ithaca, New York Regular Fleeting 4:00 P.M. October 1 , 1975 PRESENT: Commissioners (5) - Clynes, Ewanicki , Schickel , Shaw, Stein ABSENT: Mayor - Conley Commissioner (1 ) - Baldini OTHERS PRESENT: Alderman (2) - lleyer, Nichols Attorney for the City, Shapiro Supt. of Public Works - Dingman City Clerk, Rundle City Engineer - Cox Asst, to Supt. of Public Works - Dougherty In the absence of the Mayor, Vice Chairman Ewanicki chaired the meeting. MINUTES: By Comm, Shaw: seconded by Comm. Stein RESOLVED, That the minutes of the September 10, 1975 meeting be approved as recorded by the City Clerk. Carried SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT Appointrnents By Comer,. Clynes: seconded by Comm. Shaw RESOLVED, That the Superintendent's appointment of Bruce Eastman, Jr. as a Laborer in the Building & Grounds Division at $2.85 per hour, effective September 9, 1975, be approved. Carried CITY ENGIN FER'S REPORT City Engineer Cox reported that the Hancock Street Bridge is now open, The Design Engineer was in town and recommended that we accept the bridge and make final pay- ment. City Engineer Cox also reported that construction has started on Williams Glen load. City Engineer Cox mentioned the Tompkins Co. Board of Representatives have extended an invitation to buffalo District Corp. of Engineers to present an outline of their study which they plan to do on the Greater Oswego River Basin - a study running from this year to fiscal year 1980. This irr;partant meeting grill be held 10/15/75 at 7:30 and all will receive an invitation from the Tompkins County Board cf Repre- sentatives to attend, This study vrill be very important to anyone: living on Cayuga Lake or in the Finger Lakes Region. WATER AND SANaTARY SEWER COI>HITTEE ExpunCrizent of bill 89549 The Mater and Set,rer Division has regr,ested that bill #01549 be expunged since it was incorrectly billed and a corrected rjiil has been presented. By Coirun. Shaw: seconded by Comm. Sch i ckel RESOLVED, That I,later and Sewer Division bill 70549 be expunged. Carried °2- October 1 , 1975 Conm. Shaw reported the dater and Sewer Division has been notified of an increase in the contract price for- liquid alum to $102.30 per dry ton. HIGHWAYS, STREET LIGHTING AND REFUSE C0111 ITTEE Elmira Road Survey By Comm. Shaw: seconded by Comm. Schickel RESOLVED, That the bill submitted by Thomas Miller, P. E. as final payment for services in connection with the survey of Elmira Road be approved in the amount of $4,750 and the job be declared complete. Carried Bids for Salt Bids for salt for ice control were received on Monday, September 22 as follows: a. Cargill , Inc. - bulk rock salt, deicing, treated F.O.B. Lansing, N.Y. .. .. .. .... .$10,40/ton Truck delivered. ....... .. .. .. ..$13.23/ton b. Morton Salt Co. - bulk treated Rock Safe-T-Salt F.O,B. Hinrod, N.Y... .... .. .. ..$10.40/ton Delivered (20 T min. trucks). ..$13.40/ton c. International Salt Co. - bulk rock salt, treated F.O.B. Retsof, N,Y.............$10,40/ton Delivered (20 T min, trucks)...$13.40/ton By Comm. Shaw: seconded by Comm. Schickel RESOLED, That the contract to provide salt for ice control in accordance with the specifications dated August 23, 1975, be awarded to Cargill , Inc. for -their bid of $10.40/ton FOB Lansing, and $13.28/ton truck delivered. Carried BRIDGES, CREEKS AND STORM DRAINAGE COMMITTEE Hancock Street Bridge - payTent By Comm. Schickel : seconded by Comm. Shaw RESOLVED, That the •bill submitted by Vector Construction Company for partial payment of construction services in connection with the Hancock Street Bridge be approved .in the amount of $22,402.80. Carried Modjeski and Masters - 1975 Field Inspection and Rating of Bridges By Comm. Schickel : seconded by Corm. Clynes RESOLVED, That the bill submitted by NodjEski and Masters as partial payment for services in connection with their 1975 field inspection and rating of the City's bridges, be approved in the amount of $4,175.85, Carried WEST SENECA STREET Sidewalk replacement Corn. Schickel reported that a temporary side!.,:alk is now in operation on the Vest San>aca Street Bridge. The Ccmrmon Council has been asked to make 510,000 available for the replacement of the sidewalk. If the Cout)cil acts favorably on October 1 , the department will proceed with the replacement of the walk. PUBLIC' BUILDINGS, PUBLIC.GROUNDS AND PARKS COMMITTEE Social Services reaueSis pa�g stares Social Services has requested space for 15 cars to be included in the lease for office space now under negotiations with the City. They have also asked for use of the former Town of Ithaca space. October 1 , 1975 By Comm. Clynes: seconded by Comm. Schickel RESOLVED, That the former Town of Ithaca office space be made available to the Social Services Department. IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED, That a separate figure be included in the lease to cover the value of the 15 car spaces, with the provision thz t the spaces will be on the top floor of the Seneca Garage until the Green Si;rest Garage is ready, and that the spaces provided in the Green Street Garage be in a designated location. IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED, That Che lease contain the right of the City to discontinue the arrangement for parking upon reasonable notice. Discussion was held on the floor by the Board. Carried Cass Park Baseball Diamond Commissioner Clynes reported that the department has requested Con=n Council to provide $5,000 for improvement of the maim basebgll diamond at Cass Park. If the Common Council acts favorably on this request on October 1 , the department will xC start the work imnedi ately. Streeter Associates requisition No. 10 By- Comm. Clynes: seconded by Comm. Schickel RESCLVGD, That requisition No. 10 by Streeter Associates for construction services on Ithaca Commons, be approved in the amount of $28,261 . IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED, That the City Chamberlain be directed to reduce the retainage to $20,000. Carried Lightning Protection at Stewart Park By Conn: Clynes: seconded by Comm. Schickel RESOLVED, That Common Council be requested to include an additional $350 in the '1976 budget for Stewart Park to provide the lightning protection at Stewart Park as was requested at the Board of Public Works meeting of September 10. Carried Pole Building Bid - Authorization By Corin. Clynes: seconded by Comm. Schickel RESOLVED, That the department be given authorization to bid on a pole building, which is a part of the Construction and Maintenance garage facility, the cost of which is included in the total budget for the project. Carried Stelvtart Fars, Herry-Go-Round Concession One bid was received on t4onday, September 22 for the merry-go-round concession at Stewart Paris. By Co,u:i. Clynes: seconded by Comm. Schickel RESOIJED, That the contract t'or the merry-go-round concession at Stewart Park for the years 1976, '77 and `78 in accordance with the specifications of September 4, 1975, be awarded to the Finger Lakes Paddle: Boat and Go Kart Coanpaily for their bib of $381 per year. Carried -4- October 1 , 1975 Dick Construction of Southside Park and P1a.y round Bids were received on Honday , September 22, for the construction of the Southside Park and Playground BY Comm. Clynes: seconded by Con-ij. Shaw RESOLVED, That the contract for the construction of the Southside Para: and Play- ground in accordance with the specification of September 4, 1975, accepting alter- nates 1 , 3, 4, and 5, be Gward;-d to McPherson Builders, Inc:, for their low bid of ` 62,037. iT IS FURTHER RESOLVED, That change oruer no, 1 which Provides for the substitution of wood game tables in place of concrete, and the substitution of 6 to 8" wood poles in place of 12" timber in the play areas and retaining walls, for a net credit of $4,450, be approved. Carried FINANCE, ACCOUNTS & CAPITAL INIPROVEMENTS C06i1MITTEE Audit By Comm. Schickal : seconded by Cougn. Stein RESOLVE?, That bills audited and approved by the Finance Committee as listed on Abstract No. 18 of the General Fund accounts of the Department of Public Works, and on Abstract No. 18 of the Water and SEwer Division, be approved for payment. IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED, That the bills receivable be approved and ordered rendered. Carried Leave of absence - Jeffr2eSoule By Co.rnm. Schi ckel : seconded by Comm. Shaw RESOLVED, That the convalescence leave of absence granted to Jeffrey Soule to recover from a non-job connected injury be extended for three months. Carried Lowinj Fees- Mrs. Diane Rolss By Comm. Schickel :' seconded by Comm. Shaw RESOLVED, That on re-ccmmendation of the City Attorney, Mrs. Diane Rolss be reimbursed for towing fees in the amount of $21.40. Carried f:�it1Ei1T OF SILENCE 1N MEMORY OF MICHAEL -LEARY ;lice Chairman Ewanicki requested all present to stand in a Mojment of Silence in memtory of I'lichael Leary who served on the Board of Public Works for eleven years. UNIFI1iI1:SHED BUSINESS Budgets - Discussion Comm. Stein asked when the Department of Public 14forks Budget could be reviewed. Cc,:in. Stein asked if the Board could review the budget with the f.inanca committee. Supt. Dingman stated that he would make an attempt to have the budget materials in the hands of the Commissioners for perusal prior to the next meeting. Cor�im. Stein suggested a joint meeting with Common Council members to reveiw the budget. Coimi. Ewanicki commented that we would be better equipped to even consider a joint meeting with Council members after studying the infonnation needed. -5- October 1 , 1975 NEW BUSINESS Flowers on the Com►ions Alderman Meyer asked that consideration be given to the begonias on the Commons :ind if they could be given to a n;nn -profit group racier th,n having them thrown away, Alderman Meyer further suggested the possibility that they be sold and some of the money be given back to the Comimons' Trust Fund. By Comm. Stein: seconded by Comim. Schickel RESOLVED, That Superintendent Dingman be given the authority to dispose of the begonias in any way he Nees fit. Carried Establishing a Tax Benefit District for the Coffmons Alderman Jones asked when the Board of Public Works intended to establish the Tax Benefit District for the Commons? Attorney for the City, Shapiro , explained that Mr. Daly has requested information woo on this same question. attorney for the City, Shapiro, said tie has been in touch CZ with Sykcs, Galloway and Dikeman, because before he came into office here, there was quite a bit of correspondence between the Bonding Counsel and the previous City Attorney and also with the Planning Department. Since the time that they reacted to the initial desires of the City to establish a tax benefit district, the City recodified its code and recodified its Charter; one of the things that the City did when they did that was they changed a couple provisions ►-,,hich were exactly in point with establishing a tax benefit district. Sax Calloway, at his request, is reviewing the new Charter and they recently proi-i►i sed Mr. Shapiro an answer within a couple of weeks as to what the recommendations are. This is something the City sought before, and he certainly thought we should follow it up and see how things might have changed. As soon• as he has their recommendation back, he wilt be in- forming t°ir. Daley who actually asked him in the first place, what their recoilmen- dations are and what his recommendations are as to how -Lo proceed, but right now it is Mr. Shapiro's understanding than Mr. Daley is waiting for him to find out from Sax Galloway just what tiley have to say about it. Alderman Jones asked ter. Shapiro if he was saying at this point in time, the City does not knew if it can establish a tax benefit district. Attorney for the City, Shapiro, coirented that there is no question, but that --Je can establish a tax benefit district, the question is the manner of establishing the tax benefit district. Mr. Shapiro com-rented that additional amendments to ithe Charter may be necessary to be on the safe side. Adjournment On a motion the meeting was adjourned at 5:00 p.m. oseph Fturi e qty Te � 3.,/ar on ey, t�aU r� 4 ' • REVISED BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS City of Ithaca, New York Regular Meeting 4:00 P.M. October 1 , 1975 PRESENT: Cowissioners (5) - Clynes, Ewanicki ; Schickel , Shaw, Stein ABSENT: • Mayor - Coniey \ , Comnissioner (1 ) - Baldini OTHEi<S PRESENT: Alderman (2) - Meyer, Nic:hols,160.5 uA' Attorney for the City, Shapiro Supt. of PnE;l i s Works - DingmanCity Clerk, Rundle City Engineer - Cox Asst. to Supt. of Public Works - Dougherty i""'c In the absence of the Mayor, Vice Chairman Etrunicki chalied the meeting. Cit Me fllhilJT!S: g: By Comm. Shaw: seconded by Comm. Stein RESOLVED, That the minutes of the September 10, 1975 meeting be approved as recorded by the City Clerk. Carried SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT . ' By Comm, Clynes: seconded by Comm. Shaw RESOLVED., That the Superintendent's appointment of Bruce Eastman, Jr. as a Laborer • in the Building & ).rounds Division at $2.85 per hour, effective September 9, 1915, be approved. Carried GiTY E.f•ii;CtlfiER'S REPORT City Engineer Cox reported that the Hancock Street Bridge is now open. The Design Engineer was in town and recommended that we accept the bridge and make final pay- ment. • City Engineer Cox also reported that construction has started on Williams Glen Road. City Engineer Cox mentioned the Tompkins Co. Board of Representatives have extended an invitation to tBufifalo District Corp. of Engineers to present an outline of their study which they plan to do on the Greater Oswego River Basiri - a study running from this year to fiscal year 1980. This important meeting will be held 1O/15/75 at 7:3() aed all will receive an invitation from the Tomp ;i+1s County Board of Repre- sentatives to attend. This study wi11 be very important to anyone living o9 Cayuga ---- Lake or in the Finder Lakes Region. WA1TR AND S•!'•i<:i1AP.Y SIMIR COE:MITTEE . E'<,lic„nm�.:nt of bill , )5/19 ._.....___,___....._..._ • ille i!2ter and Se,hir Division hos r•o,ues tod that. b V 1 .:ifM9 he e;;punged s inc:ci it was i neo; ,.ect i y billed and a correc.;r,d Lill lids been p sen tee;. By Cow, Shaw: seconded by Cc;:,m. c^hickei RESOLVL), 1k: t. l.!ctt. r and Se rcr iii v'''ision bill 7 J:i49 b Et:,;'iil1'a •.�. Ca.r'riic. 1I -o- October 1 , 1975 Cu. Show reported the Water and Sewer Division has been notified of in increase in the contract price for ligoid alum to $10'2.80 pnr dry :on. HIGHWAYS, STREET LIGHTING AND REFUSE COMMITTEE Boad,Survey By CUT . Shaw: seconded by Comm. Schickel RESOLVED, That the bill soboitted by Themos Miller, P. as final paymnnt for seovicey: in connection with thur-eof Elmiio Road be approved in the amount of $4,7iO and the job he declared complete. Carried Bids for Salt Bids for salt for ice control were received on honday. September 22 as follows: a, Caron ] , Inc. - bulk rock F.alt, (:eicino, treated F.O.B. Lansing, N.Y '510.40/ton Truck delivered. . .. . . .. . . . - $13.28/ton b. Morton Salt Co. - bulk treated Rock Safe-I-Salt F.O.B. Hinrod, N.Y $10.40/ton ot Delivered (20 T min. trucks) $ 13.40/ton c. International Salt Co. - bulk rock salt, treated F.0,B. Retsof, N.Y. . . . . $10.40/ton Delivered (20 T min. trucks) —$13.40/ton By D.N1fh Shaw: seconded by Conn. Schickel RESOLVED, That the contract to provide salt for ice. control in accordance with the specifications dated August 23, 1975, be awarded to Cargill , Inc. for their bid of $10.40/ton FOB Lansing, and $13.28/ton truck delivered. Carried BRIDGES CREEKS AND STORM DRAINAGE COMMITTEE li&ncook Street Bridge 2._igyment By Comm. Schickel : seconded by Comm. Shaw RESOLVED, That the bill submitted by Vector Construction Company for partial payment of construction services in connection with the Hancock Street Bridge i.e approved in the amount of $22,402.80. Carried Modieski and Masters - 1975 Field Inspection and Ratitio of Poidoes By Comm. Schickel : seconded by Comm. Clynes RESOLVED, That the bill submitted by Modjeoki and Masters as partial payment For services in connection with their 1975 field inspection and rating of the City's bridges, be approved in the amount of $4,175.86. Carried UST SENECA STREET Sidewalk reolam,ent Cow . Schickel reported that a thporary Hit...walk is now io opEration on Lhe West S2neca Street Bridoe. The Common Council nos been wzktA LlIko $1 0,000 available the replacement or the sidewalk. If the Co : ii at 1vorably on October 1 , the department will proceed with the replacement of the walk, PUBLIC BDILDINGS, PUBLIC GROUNDS AND PARKS JT RE Social Services reolierts paikiogvae.os. Sooial Services has requested SLJCP. for 15 cars 'L.o he inoludel in the loosE, for office spi,cQ now under negotiations with tio! City, They have also asked for use @1 the tormor Town of Ithaca 4ace. 0 _3- October 1 , 1975 By Conan.. Clynes: seconded by Comm. Schickel RESOLVED, That the former Town of Ithaca office space he made available to the Social Services Department. • IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED, That a separate figure be included in the lease to covor the value of the 15 car spaces, with the provision that the spaces will be on the top floor of the Seneca Garage until the Green Street Garage is ready, and that the spaces provided in the Green Street. Gary e be in a designated 'location. IT 15 FURTHER RESOLVED, That the lease contain the right of the City to discontinue the arrangement for parking "upon reasonable notice. Discussion was held on the floor by the Board. Carried • Cass Park Baseball 1 D'i ar:,c,nd Conrtrissior.or Glynis reported that the department has requested Common Couricil to r provide Sb;000 For improvement' of the main baseball (Ilamend at Cass Park„ If the C Common Council acts f c.vcr ably on this request on October 1 , the department will 11y start the work irnrnecdiately. V alZ im Streeter Associates reTiisition Pio. , 10 • By Comm. Clynes: seconded by Comm. Schickel RESOLVES), That requisition No. 10 by Streeter Associates for construction services on Ithaca Commons, be approved in the amount of $28,261 . IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED, That the City Chamberlain be directed to reduce the retainage to $20,000. Carried Lightning Pio ecoon_ai Stewwart By Comm. Clynes : seconded by Comm. Schickel RESOLVED, That Comnon Council be requested to include an additional $350 in the 1976 budget for St;.::::Jart Park to provide the lightning protection at Stewart Park as was requested at the Board of Public Works meeting of September 10. Carried Pole Building 3id - Authorization By COWL Clynes: seconded by Comm. Schickel RESOLVED, That the department be given authorization to bid on a pole building, which is a part of the Construction and Maintenance garage facility, the cost of which is included in the total budget for the project. Carried Stewart Payk Herm-Go_RoL±nd Concussion One bid was received on Monday, September 22 for the merry-go-round concession at Stewart Park. By Comm. Clynes: seconded by Comm. Schickel RESOLVED, Ih,it the contract for the marry-c -round concession at Stewart Park for the years 19/6, ' 77 and '78 In accordance with the speci'iicatiens of September 4, 1975, be awarded to the finger Lakes Paddle boat and Gr Kart Company for their bid of $331 per year. Carried • 50 -4- . • October 1 , 1975 fldConstruction of Seothsidr Prk and Plii.grnurd • Bids were receivA on ilonday , '-,eptember 22, for the construction of the Southside Fark and Playground By Comm. Clynes : seconded by Comm. Shaw [SOLVED, That the contract for the construction of the Southside Park and Play- ground in accordance with the specification of . vptember 4, 1915, accepting alter- nates 1 , 3, 4, and 5, be aworded. to Hi:Pherson Builders, Inc. for their 1ow bid of IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED, That change order no. 1 which provides for the substitution of wood game tables in place of concrete, and the substitution of G to 8". wnod pcles in place of 12" timber in the play areas and retaining walls, for a net credit of S4,450, be approved. Carried FINANCE ACCOUNTS & CAPITAL IHPROVEMFNTS COMITTEE Audit By Comm. Schickel : seconded by Coimi. Stein • RESOLVED, That bills audited and approved by the Finance Conitittee as listed on Abstract No. 18 of the Gcnerol Fund accounts of the Department of Public Works, and on Abstract No. 18 of the Water and Sewer Division, be approved for payment. IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED, That the bills receivable be approved and ordered rendered. • Carried Leavo of Absence - Jeffr _ey Soule • . __ _ _ _ By Comm. Schickel : seconded by Comm. Shaw RESOLVED, That the convalescence leave of alxiencp arantad to Jeffrey Soule to recover from a non-job connected injury be extended for three months. Carried Towina Fees - Mrs. Diane Roiss Iv Comm. Schickel : seconded by. Comm, Shaw RESOLVED, That on recommendation of the City Attorney, firs. Diane Kolss ha reimbursed for towing fens in the mount of $21 ,40, Carried PARKING. Nuric AND TRANSIT i.:0i3IITTEE Foljtior 9Pnosing Centerline Svriping on Clif'; Street oner Stein reported a petition with 69 signtors his been received opposing the pronosd centerlitw stripi!pi; on cli.Jr ' tr-?.et by Cii.y forciis, Cliff Stret, was considerci, fur striping in tiv., City's 19/5 striping progra:o PllOy t'es wen, received frm concerned pons tni:,n• the past year , asking for painting of a Cliff Street cute r line. Othcr hcavily tre.veled routeswith;n the City been strip_td for added afety and conination the New York 0,0, f, striping 1.;2!1!; at the City Cemrdssoner St in comment,1:d that this matter was still in comittee. ',Ze-ollation on North side of 200 flock of Grandview Avenue Ce7oljssioner Stein reevilnended that there 11 ! no channe in the existing "no p;mking" rc!gulatilA on the North side of tH 2f. 0 block of Grandviciw Avenue. Parking is now Permitted on the South side of Grandview Avenue, A requested change was received frm the coflvmnicants of the South Hill Church of the Nazarene at 210-220 Grandview Avenue. • • . . -5- . October 1 , 1975 • • 90-day Trial No Parkinon Designated Streets Commissioner Stein reported the City Traffic Engineer and the Chief of Police have promulgated the following three 90-day experimental regulations: The Parking of Motor Vehicles at All Times Shall be Prohibited in the Following Zones on the Following Streets: a. CORNELL STREET, WEST SIDE, FROM STATE STREET TO EASTWOOD AVENUE. b. EAST STATE STREET, BOTH SIDES FROM THE EAST CITY LINE TO MITCHELL STREET. c. CLIFF STREET, BOTH SIDES FROM THE NORTH CITY LINE TO 200' SOUTH OF \ , VINEGAR HILL. ../Parking Sjace -in Front of the Former Salvation Army Head Barters By. Comm. Stein: seconded by Comm. Clynes RESOLVED, That the Common Council be requested to change Section 60.43 of the Code of Ordinances "Parking Prohibited in Designated Locations" by deleting therefrom the following: Y' West State Street, South Side, From A Point The Hundred Sixty-five (165) Feet West of the West Line of South Cayuga Street West, A distance of Thirty-five (35) Feet. This change will enable the City to reclaim a parking meter space in front of former Salvation Army headquarters. Carried MOMENT OF SILENCE IN MEMORY OF MICHAEL LEAR1' ---Vice Chairman Ewanicki requested all present to stand in a Moment of Silence in /lemory of Michael Leary who served on the Board of Public Works for eleven years. i �(;NFINISHED BUSINESS t Buckets - Discus Sion Comm. Stein asked when the Department of Public Works Budget could be reviewed. Comm. Stein asked if the Board could review the budget with the finance committee. Supt. Dingman stated that he would make an attempt to have the budget materials in the hands of the Commissioners for perusal prior to the next meeting. Comm. Stein suggested a joint meeting with Common Council members to reveiw the budget. Comm. Ewanicki commented that we would be better equipped to even consider a joint meeting with Council members after studying the information needed. NEW BUSINESS • Flowers on the Commons r—qderman Meyer asked that consideration be given to the begonias on the Commons and a they could be given to a non-profit group rather than having them thrown away. der,aan Meyer further suggested the possibility that they be sold and some of the �•• oney be given back to the Commons' Trust Fund. • By Comm. Stein: seconded by Comm. Schickel • • RESOLVED, That Superintendent Dingman be given the authority to dispose of the begonias in any way he sees fit. Carried . -6- October 1 . MS Establishing. a Tax Benefit District for tree Ger ens Alderman Jones asked when the Pnard of Putt;c inte'ide1 <to e t r')l ish the Tax Benefit District for the Corr;rons? Attorney for the City, Shapiro , explain that Mr. Lely has requested information on this same question. Attorney for the City, Shapiro2, said he has he .n iri touch with Sykes, Gal lowav and Di keman, because before he came into ()Mee here, there was quite a bit of correspondence between the Bonding Counsel and the previous City Attorney and also with the Planning Department. Since the time that they reacted to the initial desires of the City to establish a tax benefit district, the City recodified its code and recodificd its Charter; one of the things that the City did when they did that was they changed a couple provisions which were exactINN__,/ point with establishing a tax benefit district. Sax Galloway, at hisrequest, is reviewing the new Charter and they recently promised Mr. Shapiro an answer within a couple of weeks as to what the recommendations are. This is something the City sought before, and he certainly thought we should follow it up and see how things might have changed. As soon as he has their recommendat;on hack, he will he in- forming lir. Daley who actually asked him in the first place, what their recommen- dations are and what his recommendations are as to how to proceed, but right now it is Mr. Shapiro's understanding that Mr. Daley is waiting for him to find out' from Sax Galloway just what they have to say about it. Alderman Jones asked Mr. Shapiro if he was saying at this point in time, the City 2t does not know if it can establish a tax benefit district. • Attorney for the'City, Shapiro, commented that there is no question3 but that we can establish a tax benefit district, the question is the manner of establishing the tax benefit district. lir. Shapiro commented that additional amendments to the Charter may be necessary to be on the safe side. • Adjournment On a motion the meeting was adjourned at 5:00 p.m. 1 er �P1 � .ri l�i..� : •• 4.� ;yy - rOr`, *14.f j ,r rt��; :�'.s',^��„/ 1. n. l;i; I;. ►?unl1 e, t.;f y C tei :_.� �z,tarzr 3 Lien it; , c•:a.;ur fir • j' 7 BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS City of Ithaca, New York Regular Meeting 4:00 P.M. October 8, 1575 PRESENT: Mayor - Conley Commissioners (6) - Baldini, Clynes, Ewanicki , Schickel , Shaw, Stein OTHERS PRESENT: Alderman (4) - Meyer, Hamlin, Spano, Nichols Supt. of Public Works - Dingman City Engineer •- Cox Asst. Supt. of Public Works - Hannan Asst. to Supt. of Public Works - Dougherty Traffic Engineer - Gombas Attorney for the City - Shapiro City Clerk - Rundle MINUTES: G By Conunissigner Stein: seconded by Corrimissioner Ewanicki RESOLVED, That the minutes of the October 1 , 1975 meeting be approved as recorded �y the City Clerk. Carried CO114MU1i'yICATIONS City Clerk, Rundle, read the following letter from Robert W. Roskelly The City of Ithaca, New York Concerning water service leak at 105 E. Jay St. : "Water. service line from main to curb box was damaged when sewer line was installed. When this water service line was replaced, I believe that the water service line from curb box to house was damaged by pushing dirt down with scoop on back hoe. I alsu believe that joints in the galvanized pipe were sprung, or pipe was cracked at that time. Therefore, I do not believe that it is incumbent upon me to pay for repairs or re- placement. Jsi Robert W. Roskelly Discussion followed. By Cornnissiorier Baldini : seconded by Commissioner Ewanicki RESOLVED, That Mr. Roskelly's letter be referred to the Water & Sewer Cua.,nittee with power to act on behalf of the Board of Public Works, Carried PETITIONS X"D HEARINGS OF PERSONS BEFORE THE EOARD ►�a�rr Sch rlerx 110 �:erris Place Nancy achuler appeared before the Board and read the following letter addressed to Comrcissioner Stein: Dear Hr. Stein, s .. We are amitirig to ask you that you bring before the 3card of Public Works the urgeret need for a Traffic Signal and c:aut.ionary s igris Fit i;et� intersection Ol State Stt`pet v 2 - October 8, 1975 and atewart Avenue. There is a strong and mowing concern among parents who live in the drool neighborhood that the corner of State Stre:.t and Stewart Avenue"' ous ha4i,d to the thirty (30) children who must cross there to go t0'IM l° ne g4ii rhood school . Traffic on State Street is heavy and often fps qty is poor because of the hill and curb at State. Although there is a conscientious crossing guard there before and after school , he is some- ti1R 5 unheeded by drivers. The abser"iLe of any traffic, signal makes children cross- ing Steuart uncertain when cars pausing to turn on State Street v,ill turn. Appar- ently, residents of lthacare suffer the same terror that the children do when they cross State Street to meet tine City bus at Quarry and State Street. ill addition to the thirty (30) children who cross, some mothers accompanying their children to school with pre-school children, making the prospect of getting across safely, is even more frightening. We believe it is essential that there be a traffic light at the corner of State Street and Stewart Avenue to ensure the safety of all of r:s who cross there, whether to go to school or not. 1,!e have been led to- believe that a conventional traffic light would cause problems, because of the steep grade of State Street. We understand that there are no requla-ions prohibiting traffic lights on steep grades. There are possible ways to use a safe trhFfic light while compensating for the problem of grade. A manually controlled light, perhaps set up to be controlled by the crossings guard only. Or a light that world automatic- ally switch to flashing when slippery road conditions are imminent. A third pos- sibility that has been discussed is a flashing red/yellow combination like thhat in operation at; the corner of Stewart Avenue and Buffalo Street. We believe the lat- ter would be inferior, because of the ambiguity such signals present to both ped- estrians and drivers, and because child pedestrians, in particular, would be Lin- - certain as to how to interpret the signals. Since it may be some time before a traffic light may be approved and installed, we urge you to explore with the Board of Public !forks what may be done to reduce the hazards of this intersection im- mediately. Large "Children Crossing" signs on State Street and painted yellow cross walks might serve to notify drivers of what they clearly do not expect. At least, perhaps, such signals would lead drivers to pay attention to the crossing guard. We would like to know when this matter would be discussed by the Beard of Public Works. The letter was signed by fourteen residents of the neighborhood. A discussion . followed. All Board members rEcognized that something should be done about this crossing as soon as possible. 5y Commissioner Ewanicki : seconded by Comnissioner Stein RESOLVED, Tshat, the matter of a traffic signal or other precautionarY measures for the crossing at State Street and Stewart Avenue be referred to the Parking, Traf- fic and Transit Corinittee for study and action. Carried Janet Acard. 218 East State Street, Owner of H & H Liouor Store Ms. Agard requested the Board to consider having 5 or 10 minute free parking spaces along the streets adjacent to the Corwrons for people who only want to makc pick UPS. Mayor Conley commented that "On-Street Parking" will he studied in depth ass soon as the parking ramp is completed. As soon as v.1_ have enough off—street p,arki,g, we will be able to consider some of the merchant's needs. Comalissioner Stein added that the Board is very .sympat in_tic with the pri)hlRems of the r-ierchants and we will ti•y to solve the problem. . We do not disagree with 'the request. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT „ po i ntrnents By Comm. Schickel : seconded by Commi . Clynes 1,LSOLVED, That the Superintc-n<dents appointments of Peter Halvorsen as a ',dater Treatment Plant Operator (provisional ) at an annual salary of $7,957, effective Octcher 12, 1975. ,lames McGinnis, a Laborer in the Electrician Section at $2.85 per hour, effective October 12, 1975. 3 - October 8, 1975 Raymond Knuutila, a Laborer in the Construction and Maintenance Division at $2.85 per hour, effective October 5, 1975, be approved. Carried PUBLIC WORKS MAINTENANCE GARAGE Asst. to the Supt. of Public 14orks, Dougherty gave a report on the status of the Public Works Maintenance Garage Project. The projected completion date is Novem- ber 17, 1975. WATER AND SAtdITARY SEWER COMMITTEE SOUTHER, CAYUGA LAKE INTERNUNICIPAL WATER COMMISSION EASEMENTS CounA ssioner Ewanicki reported that The Southern Cayuga Lake Intermunicipal Water Commission has requested easements to construct, operate, and maintain water lines across portions of City lands known as the 'water shed' . These easements have been reviewed and put in a form satisfactory to the department. They have been reviewed by the City Attorney for form. The SCLIViC has also requested permits to construct, operate, and maintain water lines within City streets, and have agreed to the City"'s requirement for excavation within the streets. The SCLIWC and the towns of Lansing, M Ithaca and Dryden, and the village of Cayuga Heights have been meeting with repre- = sentatives of the Board of Public Works to resolve the operational problems that = will occur upon the change-over of service when the SCLI14C water system goes into L operation. Significant progress has been made at these meetings. By Comm. Ewanicki : seconded by Comm. Baldini RESOLVED, That the Mayor and the City Clerk be authorized to execute on behalf of the City of Ithaca, with final review by the Department of Public Works and approval of the Attorney for the City, the easements requested by the SCLIWC, and IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Superintendent be authorized to issue street open- ing permits as requested by the SCLIWC. Carried Alderman Meyer commented that she has been getting questions concerning how the lines are being worked out in regard to the natural areas. Mayor Conley stated that the City has been concerned about the effects upon the environment, as well , and would not approve the easements until they were satisfac- tory to our department. HIGHWAYS, STREET LIGHTING & REFUSE COh1tiITTEE Paolangeli S4111 By Comm. Shaw: seconded by Comm. Schickel RESOLVED, That a bill of Paalonyeli Contractor, Inc. of $12,532.58 for the repair of City s i devial ks be approved. Bids for Street Trees By Comm. Shavi: seconded by Coiwm. Galdini RESOLVED, That the Superintendent be authorized to solicit bids for street trees to be returnable on October 27 at 3 p.ra. Carried BRIDGES, CREEK & STORIN DRAT IAGE C'C't1,'11T T EE Milosevski Brothers Bill By Ceiiii. Baldini : seconded by Comm. Srhicke? RESOLVED, That a bill of Milosevski Brothers for cle�..ning and painting Stewart Aveoue Bridge be approved in the ariount of $6,875. This is a 50'/01 completion payiiienL oii which 10'A.. has been vii thhe i d. Cap rigid t✓ co 4 - October 8, 1975 (:ocjowizc= Re uest to Place a Dorn -in the (did Inlet r Cot n. Baldin°i reported that a rail-rest ods been r e:el veCi from Sr. Rcgow lzc, presi- dent of Cerver1s, requesting p,lrmission to place a dock irs the- old inlet in the rear of tine A.B. Dick property on Taber Street. The purpose of the dock is to allow him access to the inlet for a 18 ft. rowing craft. By Comm. Baldini : seconded by Caner. Schickel IT IS RcC(rliiiEiJf?ED That this request be referred to the Creeks Bridges Co+rrni zfee for reconxiendation. ._�; •A Carried Hayor Conley requested the Planning Director be involved in this discussion - only from the standpoint that the Planning Department is trying to look at trje dray we treat the waterways. PUBLIC BUILDINGS. PUBLIC GROUNDS ANID PARKS COMMITTEE Rothschild's Plaza By Comm. Clynes: seconded by Comm. Schickel RESOLVED, That the Superintendent be authorized to engage the services of Architect _ Egner in the preparation of contract documents, bidding ass i stuns:-1 and SUpervi lion of construction ,for the construction of Rothschi l d's Plaza as an extension of the Ithaca Comons. Carried By Comm. Clynes: seconded by Comm. Schickel RESOLVED, That the Superintendent be authorized to request bids on the construction of Rothschild`s Plaza, returnable on October 27, 1975. Carried Anton J. Eerier Bill for 55,285.52 By Comm. Clynes: seconded by Comm. Ewani cki RESOLVED, That an 'invoice from Antoci J. Egner Associates for architectural services in connection the construction of the Cass Park striimminrd area ale appr•ovcd in the amount of $5,285.0-2. Carried St , art_& Bennett Pe uq isition No. 5 . By Comm. Ciynerj : seconded by Cctmn. Saldini RCSOLVEG, progress requisi-Lior3 No. S from Ste art u B nnett, Tnc. fro-i• con- %d�:ctt on serJi c es i n conr�ecti on vii tti the mai me;i:?r?ce c;erage be approvia�, 'i r� 'she amount of q-65,688. Carried E;ocr+oi Inc. Res ui si t i on .1r'o. 3 By Corim. Clyries: seconded by Corkii. Ewani ck•i F.ESOLVED, That progress requisition No. 3 from Inc. for sar°ji ces in coiin(actiun 'vii i;,h t is cons It*ructioni of the p u b I i c or k m nt°' nanC.e ryj3 c,.C be at ire v e in .he amount of $19,959. Carried AiAon J. Egner 3i'l for $3,7511.91 By Coe frr., Clynes: seconded by Comm.. Schickel RESOLVED, That a bill of Anton J. Egner Associates for architectural services in connection with the construction of Ithaca flail be approved in the amount of October 1975 $3,759.91 . Carried FINANCE, ACCOUNTS & CAPITAL 111PROVET!'ENTS (0;,',1-'11TTEE Abstract No. 19 By Comm. Schickel : seconded by Cona. Baldini RESOLVED, That bills audited and approved 6y the F'nance Committee as listed on Abstract No. 19 of the General Fund accounts of the Department, of Public Works, and on Abstract No. 19 of the Water & Seir,!er Oiv,:sion. be approved for payment. IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED, That the bills receivable be approved and ordered rendered. Carried Unexpended Autho • zation Cepital Projects Comm. Schickel reported that thc-. Superintendent has prepared and is distributing to Board members a listing of the Capital Projer.,ts currently on the books of the Departrnient of Public Works, which shows i,aiexocrWed authorization as of October 1 , 1975, writh ccmaients on thce status of the jo) a-4 u-If t,,at date. You will note that the unexpended autlhorizdtion does not necusiar'lly reflect the true picture, because comments and encumbrances have been made which are not reflected in the Controller's balances. Bell System Seminar By Corw% Schickel : seconded by Comr . Baldini RESOLVED, That the Superintendent he authorized to attend a one day coire.uni cation seminar of the Bell System in New vori.,. City on November 13, 1975. The only expense City chargeable to t;le vdll be transports ltion. Carried PARKINC.—TRAFFIC & TMiNSIT C011-l"MITTEE Metered Poirkinq on Thurston Avenue- Commissioner Stein reportcd that a cc-i-n-nunication has been received from Davi-d 1W. Brown, Director of Transportation at Cornell University, withdrawif.j. the request to the Board of Public Uork-s fl) ,'r a metcl^ed or time zone parking on Thurston The action of the Boac(j of Public '.4orks riqur-�.ting the Coi;nion Council to establish such a netered zone has riot: be--n imple!-,tentad- By Cowaissioner Stein: seconacd by Co-,%n. Baldin,'I RESOLVED, That tlle action of the Coard of Public Niorks on Mlay 14, 1975, requesting the complon Council to esteblish a 1,,,etered zonp. on Thurston Avenue be rescinded. Carried Conviunity Transit Report Coatmissioner Sta-M en th,,, Transit Corp. Ov,�r -i period, of the last thr,:-,e r•ionths tj.,,, nF,E,,-Ming Incor,--c was cp 20!,, froiri Lile t L 1"ET)OUS YE,,"Y', &M3 it appears as if the Operating Loss -is Loss, after Capir.:.i.] Invesij-ient, is down 40"!). Totai pcasser,igcnrs - up 16,� over year 11cX th,,2 sar,,,,,1, tnroe-rionth perind. By Co:,)!-n. Stein: seconded by 8'alkjini RESOLVED, lhat the 1';oarldl aC,c,-!%pt The Tl's c.nsit Rcq)owl - July-scp-teii6c.,r 1975. Car •i ed NE',•1 BUSINESS S ct Ll for Sts,,-arl P, r(, Stein reo,)rtrjd that a is being offercd to th(a (Aty fc'4. scu"v.c�(-r is Jis., harja Vallila, 'who is a gra6,-jatc p;acu;,�,-Ait io S'tc�.-:art P&rk. i ic, , i -,, S�udlent instructor at Cornell . Eyy Coi17ir. Stein: seconded by Cotii . Schickel PFSOLVED, That this donation of sculpture and the placemient of same in Stewart Park, >� referred to the Stewart Park Corry i ss i on so the Board can ac on their recoimien- ation. Carried Discussion follo !ed concerning replacing members on the Steraart Park Commission. hayor Conley agreed to write a letter to Charles Treman asking for a recomm endation to fill the present vacancy. Aujourni,ie:it On a motion, the meeting was adjourned at 5:03 p.m. ,1o've h A;. Rundle, City Clerk Ediward J. �6nley, Mayor-' p I i BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE OCTOBER 8, 1975 9593 Carl T. Carpenter F2144 30.00 9594 Lansing W. D. # 1 F2378 18.73 9595 Jason Fane F2144 324.65 9596 Town of Dryden F2378 145.43 9597 Town. of Ithaca F2378 31.87 9598 Town of Ithaca F2378 40.39 9599 City of Ithaca G2650 17.55 9600 Masciarelli Construction Co. F2650 61.29 9601 Maurice V. Marion F2140 439.04 9602 Town of Ithaca F2378 33.66 9603 Town of Ithaca F2378 74.05 9604 Town of Ithaca F2378 101.60 9605 Town of Ithaca F2378 84.36 9606 Town of Ithaca F2378 298.65 9607 Town of Ithaca F2378 115.04 9608 Town of Ithaca G2374 60.59 9609 Ithaca College F2144 124.54 9610 Dryden Sewer Dist. #2 G2374 255.82 9611 Village of Cayuga Hts. F2378 84.15 9612 Town of Lansing F2378 127.91 9613 City of Ithaca F2655 94.49 2,563.81 APPROVED BY FINANCE COMMITTEE 1013 John Mies A1710 39.32 1014 Gunther Thaer A1710 78.64 1015 New York State Electric & Gas A1710 1,143.30 10261.26 tea+ - rte+ �. BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS City of Ithaca, New York Regular Meeting 4 : 00 P.M. October 22 , 1975 PRESENT: Mayor - Conley Commissioners (5) - Clynes, Ewanicki, Schickel , Shaw, Stein ABSENT: Commissioner (1) - Baldini OTHERS PRESENT: Aldermen (2) - Boothroyd, Nichols Attorney for the City, Shapiro Supt. of Public Works - Dingman Asst. to Supt. of Public Works - Dougherty Asst. Supt. of Public Works - Hannan Deputy Building Commissioner - Jones .-r City Clerk - Rundle MINUTES: dBy Comm. Ewanicki : seconded by Comm. Clynes RESOLVED, That the minutes of the' October 8, 1975 meeting be approved as recorded by the City Clerk, Carried SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS - PRESENTATION OF PLAQUES Mr. Richard Comstock, representing the Tompkins County Chamber -of Com- merce , and the Amateur Athletic Union of the U. S.A. , presented plaques from the National Junior Olympics Committee to the following: City of Ithaca - Dept. of Public Works , Youth Bureau, and employees Edwin Lynch, Franklin Gardner, John Sladich, who performed outstanding service. Mr. Comstock stated that the Ithaca swim meet appeared in the A.A.U. National Publication - which stated that this was the finest swim meet that was ever conducted in the U. S. - any place at any time. Mr . Comstock com- mented that this was a result of the fine cooperation from city employees . Mayor Conley thanked the Department of Public Works and its employees for an exceptional job well done. PETITIONS AND HEARINGS OF PERSONS BEFORE THE BOARD Mr. Silver, promotion Director of D. I .B.A. appeared before the Board and presented facts and figures to the Board to back his request for free bus service on the 14 days the downtown stores will be open, Nov. 28 , Dec. 4 , 5 , 11 , 12, Dec. 15 thru 23, 1975 , until 9 : 00 P .M. for the Holiday Season. Commissioner Stein recommended starting the free service about 10 : 00 A.M. so that the commuters who use buses in the early morning would not be get- ting free service. Mr. Silver agreed. Mr. James Rothschild of Rothschild' s Dept. Store , spoke in favor of free bus service for the 14 days being considered and also spoke in favor of a short period of free parking for customers who use the new Green Street Parking Ramp ; if the ramp is opened early in November. Mr. Stewart Lewis of Iry Lewis Men' s Store , spoke in favor of the free bus service for -the Holiday Shopping Season. Mayor Conley spoke in favor of granting the request for free bus service during ,the Holiday Season. Commissioner Shaw commented that he wondered how the collegetown merchants felt about this request . 2 October 22 , 1975 By Comm. Schickel : seconded by Comm. Stein RESOLVED, That the Board grant free bus service on the 14 days outlined by Mr. Silver (Nov. 28 , Dec. 4 , 5 , 11 , 12 , 15 through 23) from 10 : 00 A.M; until the normal shutdown time. If consideration is given to extending bus ser- vice beyond the normal closing time, this will be negotiated by the Parking, ' Transit & Traffic Committee with power to act . Ayes - 4 Mayor - Aye Nay _ 1 (Clynes) Carried Discussion took place on the floor regarding free parking during the opening of the Green Street Parking Ramp. By Comm. Schickel : seconded by Comm. Stein RESOLVED,, That when the Green Street Garage is ready to open, the question of free parking be referred to the Parking, Transit & Traffic Committee, with the power to act. Carried SUPERINTENDENT' S REPORT Appointments By Comm. Ewanicki, seconded by Comm. Clynes RESOLVED, That the Superintendent ' s appointments of Alfred J. Rose , Jr. and Richard A. Harris as Laborers in the Construction & Maintenance Division at $2. 85 per hour, effective October 26, 1975 be approved. Carried Special Meeting 10/29/75 By Comm. Schickel : seconded by Comm. Ewanicki RESOLVED, That a special meeting will be held Wednesday, October 29, 1975 at 4 : 00 P.M. to consider the bids which will be received Monday, October 27 , 1975 pertaining to construction of the Rothschild Plaza and for street trees . Also at the October. 29th meeting action will be taken on the request of East Hill citizens for a traffic control at the intersection of State St. & Stewart Ave . Carried Fee for Green St. Parking Lot and Parking Lot I'D" By Comm. Ewanicki : seconded by Comm. Schic'kel RESOLVED, That the rate for parking in the Green Street Parking Ramp and Parking Lot I'D" be established at $ . 10 per hour except on Sundays and Holi- days . Discussion followed. A vote was taken on the motion which resulted as follows : Carried COM!4UNICATIONS- FROM THE MAYOR Mayor Conley asked the Board of Public Works to work with the Department Heads, or Mr. Dingman, in reviewing the budget . A meeting will be established with the Finance Committee sometime during the adoption of their final budget , - Mayor Conley requested that all Lay Boards and all Department Heads review their budgets and come up with any opportunities for economies or try to 3 - October 22 , 1975 establish priorities which are realistic, and can be accomplished. Mayor Conley left the meeting at 4 : 47 P .M. to attend another meeting and Vice Chairman Ewanicki chaired the remainder of the meeting. WATER AND SANITARY SEWER COMMITTEE Robert W. Roskelly Water Service Line Replacement By Comm. Clynes : seconded by Comm. Schickel RESOLVED, That Mr. Roskelly' s request that the city replace his water service line between the curb box and his house be referred to the Water and Sewer Committee with power to act. Carried Bolton Point Water System By Comm. Clynes : seconded by Comm. Schickel RESOLVED, That the proposal requested by the Southern Cayuga Lake Inter- municipal Water Commission on the maintenance and operation of the Bolton Point water system be referred to the Water & Sewer Committee . , Carried BRIDGES , CREEKS AND STORM DRAINAGE COMMITTEE Comm. Schickel reported that the field inspection and rating of the 21 City of Ithaca bridges by Modjeski $ Masters is now complete. Copies of this document are available for Board memebers in the office of the City Engineer. Modjeski & Masters - Invoice # 4 By Comm. Schickel : seconded by Comm. Shaw RESOLVED, That invoice #4 submitted by Modjeski $ Masters for their field inspection and rating of 21 city bridges be approved in the amount of $11 , 065 . 38 . ' Carried Modjeski $ Masters - Hancock Street Bridge By Comm. Schickel : seconded by Comm. Shaw RESOLVED, That a final bill submitted by Modjeski & Masters for engineer- ing services in connection with the replacement of the deck on the Han- cock Street Bridge over Cascadilla Creek be approved in the amount of $731. 75. Carried Policy for placing a dock in the old inlet : By Comm. Schickel : seconded by Comm. Stein RESOLVED, That the following policy be established in connection with placing of docks in the old inlet: a. Permission for placing or docks in the inlet be limited to the placing of floating docks which will be removed during the months in which freezing is likely to occur. b. Permiss'ion to place such docks be limited to abutting property owners . c. No permission for docks be granted in any case where , in the opinion of the Superintendent, such dock would interfere with the maintenance of the inlet and/or its b.inks . 4� 4 - October 221 1975 d. No permission for placing a dock be granted for ary portion of the inlet on which an easement for the maintenance of flood protection facilities has been taken by the State of .New York. e . Permittee be responsible for the removal of debris which might be caused by the location of his floating dock. Carried PUBLIC BUILDINGS5, PUBLIC GROUNDS & PARKS COMMITTEE Changes - Maintenance Facility By Comm. Clynes : seconded by Comm. Schickel RESOLVED, That the proposal of Stewart Bennett for a change in the type of insulation and a change in the completion date of the main- tenance facility of the Construction $ Maintenance Division as set forth in the letter of Thomas G. Miller, Consultant , dated October 21 , 1975, be approved. Carried Southside Park Proposal - By Comm. Clynes : seconded by Comm. Schickel RESOLVED, That a proposal from Robert Boehlecke for supervision of con- struction at the Southside Park for a fixed fee of $500 . , be approved. Carried T. Y. Green Requisition No. 5 By Comm. Clynes : seconded by Comm. Schickel RESOLVED, That payment requisition #5 submitted by T. H. Green Electric Company for services in connection with the construction of the main- tenance garage be approved in the amount of $18, 270 . Carried Pole Barn bid for $22,890 By Comm. Clynes : `seconded by Comm. Schickel One bid was rec Pved for the construction of the pole barn in accordance with the specification of September 25 , from Agway, Inc . for $22, 890 . RESOLVED, That the contract for the construction of the timber column building at the Construction & Maintenance garage in accordance with the specification of September 25, 1975 , be aj.arded to Agway, Inc . for -their bid of $22 , 890 , with the following provisions; a. Item 4 on the limitation sheet (page 7) which deals i.ith the maximum cost of posthole digging will be eliminated.. b. The award is subject to the presentation of the required plans and specifications prepared by a registered Professional Engineer. Carried FINANCE, ACCOUNTS AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS COMMITTEE Abstract No . 20 By Comm. Schickel : seconded by Comm. Shaw 5 October 2? , i9- 75 RESOLVED, That bills audited and approved by the Finance Committee and listed on Abstract No . 20 of the General Fund accounts of the Department ,of Public Works and on Abstract No . 20 of the Water $ Sewer Division, be approved for payment. IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED That the bills receivable be approved and ordered rendered. Carried Charles Barber appointed s By Comm. Schickel : seconded by Comm. Clynes RESOLVED, That Charles Barber be provisionally appointed to the position of Assistant Engineer at an annual Salary of $12 , 825 , effective October 26 , 1975, and IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED That the Civil Service Commission be requested to hold a non-competitive promotional examination for the position. Carried r CZ Water Contingency Account Transfer By Comm. Schickel : seconded by Comm. Clynes RESOLVED, That a transfer from Water Contingency to Account F8330 to provide an additional $15 , 000 in Treatment Supplies and $1 , 900 additional in Laboratory Supplies , be approved. Carried Transfers in Construction & Maintenance Accounts By Comm. Schickel : seconded by Comm. Shaw RESOLVED, That the following transfers in the accounts of the Construc- tion and Maintenance Division be approved: From: Utility Patching , Acct. A5110B Personal Services , Line 101 - $2 , 500 To: Refuse & Garbage, Account A8160 Motor Vehicle Equipment , Line 230 - $ 728 Rental of Equipment , Line 413 - 600 Repairs to Equipment , Line 418 - 1,172 Carried Workshop of the- State Traffic Safety Council By Comm. Schickel : seconded by Comm. Shaw RESOLVED, That Traffic Engineer Gombas and members of the Parking & Traffic Committee be authorized to attend a workshop of the State Traffic Safety Council to be held in Binghamton on October 31 . Carried PARKING, TRAFFIC AND TRANSIT COMMITTEE City Buses Comm. Stein reported that the city buses will be operating as usual on October 27 and on November 11 even though one of those days will be cele- brated as Veterans ' Day. 6 - October 22, 1975 Stewart Ave. $ East State St. Traffic Control Comm. Stein reported the Parking & Traffic Committee has met with repre- sentatives of the East Hill Civic Association on the subject of traffic control at the intersection of Steuart Avenue and East State Street . The committee will prepare a recommendation for a flashing signal with remote beacons and present it to the Board at the special meeting on the 29th with the further recommendation that it be referred to Common Council for inclusion in the 1976 capital budget . UMTA Grant - Graphic Design Program By Comm. Stein: seconded by Comm. Schickel RESOLVED, That the Parking, Traffic and Transit Committee be empowered to negotiate with graphic designers to develop graphic design program for the C. T. S. under the terms and with the funds available from the UMTA Grant - Professional Services . Carried By Comm. Stein: seconded by Comm. Schickel RESOLVED, That the Parking, Traffic and Transit and Buildings , Grounds and Parks Commission be empowered to interview and negotiate with arch' tectural firms for professional services pertaining to the design and construction of public bus shelters under the terms and with the funds available from the UMTA Grant. Carried Adjournment On a motion, the meeting was adjourned at 5 : 23 P.M. zA,j f Jo eph A. Rundle, City Clerk Edward J. Conicy, Mayor Y. 'v \ rE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE OCTOBER 22, 1975 9614 Pasquale Piacentini G2122 20.47 9615 Nates Floral Estates G2122 20.47 9616 Cayuga Apts. , Inc. G2122 20.47 9617 Patsy Elmo F2144 15.00 1 9618 Westborne Lane Realty Corp. F2144 15.00 9619 Dino K. Marinos F2144 15.00 9620 Ithaca College F2144 48.40 9621 Lansing W. D. F2378 3,007.48 9622 Town Of Ithaca G2374 197.00 9623 Otto Schoenfeld F2144 208.96 9624 A. J. Eckert F2144 1,255.74 9625 Ron Simpson F2144 18"23 9625 Ron Simpson G2122 18*23 9626 Ithaca College F2144 330.98 9627 Leo & Grace Carlson F2144 159.47 9627 Leo & Grace Carlson G2122 159.48 9628 Winthrop Wetherbee F2144 67.95 9628 Winthrop Wetherbee G2122 67.95 9629 Harold D. Lee F2144 44.05 9629 Harold D. Lee G2122 44.05 9630 Kenneth S. Brown F2144 316.55 9631 Helen Tall F2144 249.95 9632 Donohue-Halverson G2122 97.90 9633 City of Ithaca F2144 137.42 9633 City of Ithaca G2122 137.42 9634 City of Ithaca G2122 1,057.73 9635 Hull Heating & Plumbing F2650 28.08 9636 City of Ithaca G2650 6.55 9637 Albanese Plumbing & Heating G2122 23.00 9638 Burris Plumbing & Heating G2122 32.00 9639 Donohue Halverson G2122 7.00 9640 Morusty-N. E. Plumbing G2122 31.00 9641 R. J. Morusty G2122 14.00 9642 Glenn Smith G2122 32.00 9643 Leroy Weber G2122 17.00 WATER 5,918.26 TOTAL 7,921.98 SEWER 2,003.72 APPROVED BY FINANCE COMMITTEE 1616 Cornell University A2555 5.00 1 BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS City of Ithaca, New York Regular Meeting 4 :00 P.M. November 12 , 1975 PRESENT : favor - Conley Commissioners (6) - Baldini, Clynes , Ewanicki , Schickel , Shaw, Stein OTHERS PRESENT : 2 - Meyer, Nichols Traffic Engineer - Gombas —�� Supt . of Public Works - Dingman Chamberlain - Wright .Asst . Supt. of Public Works - Hannan Controller - Daley City Engineer - Cox MINUTES : By Comm. Baldini : seconded by Comm. Ewanicki RESOLVED, That the Minutes of the October 22 , 1975 meeting be approved as recorded by the City Clerk. Carried C NO COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR Oct-opus Report Ga Mayor Conley reported that the Council members had requested him to make a presentation of the Octopus Intersection problems to the Board of Public Works and have the Board of Public Works ,make a recommendation back to Council . Supt . Dingman requested the Mayor to postpone this discussion until later, when Traffic Engineer Gombas would present the alternatives . SUPERINTENDENT' S REPORT Supe:�.ltendent Dingman requested the Board members and the Mayor to re- main after the regular meeting for a discussion concerning the Water $ Sewer Division which require attention. Appointments By Comm. Schickel : seconded by Comm. Clynes RESOLVED, That the Superintendent ' s two promotions in the Buildings & Grounds Division be approved as follows : a. Thomas C. Sinn, Jr. to a Maintainer at $3. 20 per hour, effective November 16 . b. Leonard Soule , to a Maintenance Man -at $3. 08 per hour, effective November 16 . Carried Superintendent Dingman stated that he would like to make a short review presentation of the continued leasing of City Hall to the Tompkins County Social Services when Comm. Clynes makes his report. WATER & SANITARY SEWER COMMITTEE Ruth Wimsatt Water Bill By Comr. Ewanicki : seconded by Comm. Clynes RESOLVED, That the request of Ruth Wimsatt for an extension in time to pay her water bill without penalty be denied. Ayes - 4 Nays - 2 (Stein, Schickel) Carried - 2 - November 12 , 1975 Expungement of Water & Se'w'er bill #9630 By Comm. Ewanicki : seconded by Comm. Baldini RESOLVED, That the Board expunge Water & Sewer bill #9630 . A corrected bill is included in the Audit of November 12. Carried Roskelly Sewer Service By Comm. Ewanicki : seconded by Comm. Clynes RESOLVED, That the Board deny the installation of a new service to the Roskelly property and recommend that Mr. Hannan open up the one area for that particular service and to repair anything in the area that we are responsible for. Carried HIGHWAYS , STREET LIGHTING AND REFUSE COMMITTEE Street Trees Bids By Comm. Shaw: seconded by Comm. Ewanicki Three bids were received for furnishing street trees in accordance with the specifications of October 11, as follows : a. Schictel ' s Nursery $2 ,238 . 00 b . Chase ' s Road Stand 2 ,338. 80 C. White ' s Nursery 2 ,528. 00 Cole ' s Nursery of Circleville , Ohio also submitted a bid on two of the items ; however, their bid is rejected as being incomplete . RESOLVED, That the contract for supplying 50 street trees in accordance « with the specifications of October 11 , 1975, be awarded to Schictel ' s Nursery for their low total bid of $2 , 238. Carried Sidewalks repaired by City Forces - By Comm. Shaw: seconded by Comm. Schickel Private sidewalks throughout the city have been repaired with city forces during 1975 in accordance with the Board' s action dated July 23 , 1975, and the cost thereof is as shown on the following list. RESOLVED, That sidewalk assessments as shown on the following list be approved and levied against the respective property owners in accordance with the provisions of Section 5- 30 of the City Charter as codified, and that a public hearing on said .levy be helk' at a regular meeting of this Board on November 26 , 1975. Carried Location of Property Owner & T Sq. City + 101 Owner's Unsafe Side. Mailing Address HK Ft. _ Cost _ - Cost _ 223 N. Albany Donald & Thelma 4 145 203. 00 20 . 30 223 -1 Streeter 223 N. Albany St. 216 Cascadilla William H. Hart 4 150 210 . 00 21 . 00 231 . uu 617 W. Green St. 6 80 128 . 00 12 . 80 140 . 80 Total 338 . 00 53 . 80 371 . 80 617 N. Cayuga J & C MacDonald 4 420 588 . 00 58 . 80 646 . 80 70 Longworth Ave. 6 44 70 . 40 7 . 04 77 . 44 Charlettetown P. E. I . 6SS$ . 40 T- T 724 . 24 Canada 409 Eddy St. G & G Laiabru 4 115 161 . 00 16 . 10 177 . 10 407 Eddy St. 808 S. Plain Earl & Iva Mix 4 183 256. 20 25 . 62 281 . 82 808 S . Plain St . 3 - November 12 , 1975 Location of Property Owner & T Sq. City + 10% Owner' s Unsafe Side. Mailing Address HK Ft . Cost = Cost 323 W. State L. W. Bacorn & 4 142 198. 80 19 . 88 218 . 68 C. Wood Estate 323 W. State St . 414 Stewart Ave. N.Y. Tele Co. Const. 4 159 . 5 223. 30 22 . 33 2145 . 63 Mr. R. Bradley 720 W. Court St. 331 S. Titus Ave. Shirley & Mary Carey 4 20 28 . 00 2 . 80 30 . 80 331 S. Titus Ave . 6 75 1.20 . 00 12 . 00 132 . 00 148. 00 14. 80 162 . 80 Total 4 1334 . 5 1868. 30 186 . 83 2055 . 13 6 199 318 . 40 31 . 84 350. 24 $2186 . 70 $218 . 67 $2405 . 37 Leo J. Georgiou, 601 Hudson Street Property By Comm. Shaw: seconded by Comm. Schickel OC RESOLVED, That an assessment of $414 . 29 be levied against the property of Leo J. Georgiou of 601 Hudson Street for construction of curb and gutter in Crescent Plate adjacent to his property, and that a public hearing on said levy be held at the regular meeting of the Board on November 26 , 1975 . Carried Paolangeli Const . Co. bill $3,499. By Comm. Shaw: seconded by Comm. Baldini RESOLVED, That a final bill of Paolangeli Construction Company for construction of sidewalk and retaining wall on Elm Street be approved in the amount of $3,499. Carried Octopus intersection Traffic Engineer Frank Gombas reported to the Board on the Octopus Inter- section. Mayor Conley reported that there is no existing plan that the Board is willing to expedite. Plan B was totally unacceptable by the City because it would eliminate the sidewalk. Superintendent Dingman stated that this plan that has just been presented to the Board and which was presented in general by Comm. Clynes at a meet- ing about 1-1/2 years ago does not have a recommendation for implementa- tion from D. G. T. or the District Director, So it would seem to be proper for this Boa1'd to indicate to Common Council that no satisfactory plan has been presented, therefore there is nothing to recommend. Comm. Clynes asked if we were looking at the latest plan? He went over a plan on the Mayor ' s behalf - and another plan was submitted which he dis- cussed with Mayor Conley at his place of business . That map looked fresher then the one before us . It had a few minor revisions . Superintendent Dingman further explained that the original plan included 5 lanes across the bridge - one of which was removed for the sidewalk. As a result of a meeting in Syracuse where the director himself indicated that the 5th lane wasn' t feasible , it then back to their drawing board and there were some corrections in. the data used. A plan came back - this 4 lane one, but the situation didn' t change that much. Mayor Conley stated that we should check again with D. O . T. people to deter- mine whether there are any other proposed solutions that ;night be of help to us . The Council wanted to know ; does this put an end to it or what is thesituation at this point and where do ive go from here , if anywhere . Comm. Stein inquired whether it would be pos:3ibie for the department to put together a. proposal and take it to the State. 4 November. 12 , 1975 Mayor Conley stated that the State likes to have us point out the prob- lem and they move in with their "Teams" and then bring us their proposal . Superintendent Dingman explained that his department has put much time on this matter and, short of the construction of additional lanes across the stream, we are unable to come up with a satisfactory proposal under the existing traffic conditions . This is what ties it back to Route 96 . The only real solution is to have additional lanes across the stream some place and for that reason we don ' t want to get ourselves involved with the 96 design, we hesitate to get involved with any other schemes . Mayor Conley clarified another statement by State officials . They wanted us to declare that the bridge was the number I traffic problem is the City. Comm. Clynes added - - -- under the Federal Highway Improvement Act; TOPICS is out. Under the plan they are now using the bridge would be a separate issue from the 89 - 96 highway. Comm. Clynes stated that the 89 - 96 funding has already taken place. The funds for the bridge come from a different source . Superintendent Dingman stated that we are willing to admit that they State has far greater resources for studying this problem than we have and so our response that there doesn' t appear to be a solution short of additional lanes across there could very well be argued by somebody with more resources to do the study. - Mayor Conley added that you have six roads going into the four-lane bridge and six roads on the other side - that' s the problem. Mayor Conley felt that we should get on with the bridge and after the bridge then if there can be some signalization, some improvements to the inter- section as to how it deals with local traffic ; then at that point it might be helpful . Mayor Conley agreed that Superintendent Dingman' s report and Comm. Clynes ' comments should be used in a report to Council . By Comm. Shaw: seconded by Comm. Ewanicki RESOLVED, That the Mayor recommend to Council that no acceptable solutions from the State has been presented to date. Therefore we recommend against expediting any existing solution to the bridge. Carried BRIDGES, CREEKS AND STORM DRAINAGE COMMITTEE Syracuse Rigging Company - ; 9 ,600. By Comm. Baldini : seconded by Comm. Schickel RESOLVED, That the final bill of Syracuse Rigging Company for the refab- rication of the girders for the Plain Street pedestrian bridge be approved in the amount of $9 ,600. Carried Vector Construction Company - $10 , 349. 40 By Comm. Baldini : seconded by Comm. Schickel RESOLVED, That a final bill of Vector Construction Company for construc- tion services in. connection with the rehabilitation of the Hancock Street Bridge over Cascadilla Creek be approved in the amount of $10 ; 349. 40. . Carried. Steuart Avenue Bridge - , 7 , 562. 50 By Comm. Baldini : seconded by Comm.. Schickel RESOLVED, That a final bill of rlilosevski Brothers for the cleaning and painting of the Stewart Avenue Bridge over Cascadilla Creek be approved in the amount of $7 , 562 . 50. Carried 5 - November 12 , 1975 PUBLIC BUILDINGS, PUBLIC GROUNDS AND PARKS COMMITTEE i Rothschild' s Plaza r By Comm. Clynes : seconded by Comm. Baldini RESOLVED, That contingent upon approval of $25 ,000 by the Common Council of a capital project for the reconstruction of the intersection of Aurora Street and East State Street , the bid for constructing Rothschild ' s Plaza in accordance with the specification of October 15 , 1975 be awarded to Giordano Construction Company for the low bid of $31 , 560 . IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED, That the cost of the construction of Rothschild' s Plaza be divided between the capital project for the construction of the Ithaca Commons , and the capital project for the improvement of the inter- section of Aurora Street with East State Street in the following manner : x Ithaca Commons - $20 , 000 Intersection - balance of costs Comm. Stein remarked that a question arose at the last meeting about the ; .— ownership of this property . a t� Mayor Conley stated that we have a communication from Mr. Bruno Mazza indicating that the first map sent deeded over to us more than we had agreed to accept. They have now agreed to cooperate with the City and give us whatever it was that we wanted and straighten out the legal 1 matters . Prior to his presentation to Council , he will get a letter. of intent from Mr. Rothschild which will satisfy Council on that point . What this action will do is accept the low bid - however we will have to have permission of Council because we have to get the capital project approved by Council prior to actually starting construction or even signing the document. This will be done at a special meeting of Council . i Comm. Schickel commented that - at the last meeting there was a question as to whether $31 ,000 wasn ' t an awful lot more than what Council had originally planned to spend on it . There is , in fact, $11 , 000 differ- ence , the way the thing is split. Mayor Conley explained that what the problem was is that Council had been talking in terms of $20 , 000 for the triangle. The project that we put out to bid was that triangle plus parts of a capital project that we were going to do anyway. Our staff felt that they should both be dons at the same time - the sidewalk and thepark area and the retaining wall and the curve. It was all put out to bid as one project. There was some confusion at the Council level . The Mayor agreed to straighten it out with Council . 3 A vote was taken on the motion which resulted as follows : Carried Warren Brothers Roads Co. - $10 , 968 . 92 By Comm. Clynes : seconded by Comm. Schickel RESOLVED, That the contract of Warren Brothers Roads Company for the site development of the north portion. of Cass Park be declared complete , and that upon the submission of a proper voucher the Chamberlain be y authorized to make a final payment of $10 , 968 . 92 , which is the outstand- ing retainine on the contract . Carried Stewart & Bennett - $25, 322 . By Comm. Clynes : seconded by Comm. Schickei E RESOLVED, That progress roquis i.tion #6 of Stewart. t, Bennett for their construction services in conn.ection with, the public works maintenance Qarage be approved in the amount of $2S , 322 . Carried I - 6 - November 12 , 1.975 Hoeg-Nichols Company - $6 , 313_ By Comm. Clynes : seconded by Comm. Schickel RESOLVED, That progress requisition #4 of Hogg-Nichols Company for con- struction services in connection with the public works maintenance garage be approved in the amount of $6 , 313. Carried Dover Elevator Company - $266 . 38 per month By Comm. Clynes : seconded by Comm. Schickel RESOLVED, That the Superintendent be authorized to approve the new con- tract price for service by the Dover Elevator Company at $266 . 38 per month at City Hall . Carried Leasing of City Hall Property Comm. Clynes asked Superintendent Dingman to go over the sheet on leasing of space. Superintendent Dingman stated that the Attorney for the City has been negotiating with the County on the leasing of space in the City Hail Annex. He had transmitted to the Board Members a counter-offer of the County and asked for your guidance on it. Figures aro shown as follows : 123 S . Cayuga Street First floor 1 , 864 sq . ft. Second floor 1 , 822 " Third floor 1 , 822 '► " Fourth floor 1 , 822 7 , 330 ►' @ $2. 75 $ 20 ,157 . 50 108 E . Green Street 5 ,409 " $ _14 ,874 . 75 12 , 739* @ $2 . 75 $ 35 ,032 . 25 10 parking spaces x*h at $175 (on 2nd level Green St. ) $ 1 , 750. 00 Proposed annual rental for 3 years $ 36 , 782 . 25 1974 income was $19 ,900 (add $1 , 240 for parking) $ 21 , 140 . 00*** Projected 1976 costs are (including $1 , 750 for par'.:ing) $ 34 ,457 . 00 Proposed 1976 , 7 ,8 (including 1-0 parking spaces) $ 36 , 782 . 25 1976 costs @ 121739 sq . ft. = 2 . 56 srl . ft . + parking 1976 proposal = 2 . 75 sq. ft . + parking 1974 income = $1 . 56 sq . ft . + parking ($1 , 240) Useable floor space Assume that they would control entire building and that entire floor space would then become useable. City Engincer. ' s office would continue to retain uf:e of storage vault. (approx. 75 sq . ft . ) x ,F Additional spaces up to ;:otai of 15 available at same rate " * includes parking spaces (12) square area does not include 1 ,1211. sq. ft. of base now used with out rent . Discussion followed on the floor. Mayor Conley asked how the rate for r irking elms established. Superintendent Di;igman replied that the rate for parking is established by taking a figure of what the spaces would likely earl? vic, City if they were available during normal business hours . 7 - November 12 , 1975 Comm. Clynes stated that in the letter from Social Services they asked for certain. parking improvements . Do you have a dollar figure on those and how do we get that back. There were also comments on air condition- ing units , etc. Mayor Conley advised that we have provision in our budget this year for air conditioning units , venetian blinds , and a post jack. Comm. Clynes asked if there is an amortization figure in here for property improvements we are making. Superintendent Dingman replied , yes to a certain extent there is , because in figuring each year and coming up with an operating budget for this building we include monies in the budget for general maintenance and replacement and the air conditioning would be included in that. We would work it out in the proposal . When the,, ask for painting we would agree that over the 3 year period. that we have this agreement with them, we would repaint the interior starting with the ones that need it the worst. In the case of carpeting, it is an obvious situation - which carpet should. be replaced. In the case of the air conditioning , replacement or repair has already been budgeted; in the case of the venetian blinds , we would expect to take about 2 years to accomplish that . What the recom.- mendation will be , if Comm. Clynes presents it that way, the City Attorney will be directed to use these figures in his negotiations . He has asked for direction from the Board - we prepared these figures in w reply to his request. By Comm. Clynes : seconded by Comm. Schickel RESOLVED, That the data sheet dated November 12 , 1975 , as prepared by the Superintendent , be used by the City Attorney in his negotiation with the County of Tompkins for the lease of office space at 123 S. Cayuga and 198 E. Green Streets . Carried FINANCE , ACCOUNTS �- CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS COMMITTEE Abstract No. 21 By Comm. Schickel : seconded by Comm. Baldini RESOLVED, That bills audited and approved by the Finance Committee and listed on Abstract No. 21 of the General Fund accounts of the Depart- ment of Public Works and on Abstract No. 21 of the Water & Sewer Divi- sion, be approved for payment . IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED, That the bills receivable be approved and ordered rendered. Carried Buildings & Grounds Division - Employee Changes By Comm. Schickel : seconded by Comm. Baldini RESOLVED, That the complement of employees authorized in the Buildings & Grounds Division be changed as follows : 1 . Add one Laborer in tt:e custodial section to be used in the Construction & Maintenance Garage . 2 . Reduce the number of 'Maintai.ners in the Parks & Forestry Division to one, and add one Truck Driver in the salve section. Carried Discussion followod on the floor. Construction F, Maintenance' Division - Employee Chr-nnes By Comm. Schi.ckr:l : seconded by Comm. Ewanicki RESOLVED, That the cc mp1c:ment of employees for the Construction Mzill- teL'aIlce Division be chin-ed as follows : 1 . Add one Mai.ntainc,r in the g. rage section to be used as a stock 8 November 12 , 1975 2 . Reduce the number of Maintainers in the Highways section by one , and increase the number of Working Foremen in this section by the same number. Carried In-Service Training Session - Syracuse , N.Y. By Comm. Schickel : seconded by Comm. Baldini RESOLVED, That four employees in the Construction, k1l ;4aintenance Divi- sion be authorized to attend an In-Service Training Session in Syracuse : November 17 through 21 . The cost of registration, meals and transpor- tation will be a charge against the city. Carried Transfer of Funds By Comm. Schickel : seconded by Comm. Baldini RESOLVED, That the Common Council be requested to transfer funds from the appropriate contingent accounts to cover the cost overrun on the following capital projects : _ No. 138 - Cass Park Rest Rooms $ 1 , 719 . 61 " 66 - Cayuga Street Water Line 151 . 99 83 - Elm Street Sewer, Improvements 326 . 45 " 86 - Franklin Street Relief Sewer 10 ,751. 22 Carried Capital Projects By Comm. Schickel : seconded by Comm. Baldini RESOLVED, That the following capital projects be declared complete and their balances released for reappropriation to the proper accounts : No. 61 - Water Treatment Plant Pump $ 451 . 57 It 62 - Plain, Center, Albany Main 124. 47 " 65 - E. Green Street Water Line 35 , O9)". 53 66 - S . Cayuga Street Water Line 83 - Elm Street Sewer Improvement 113 - Pier Road Parking Lot 521 . 13 143 - Cherry Street Storm Drain 688 . 23 a Carried 3 Hancock Street Bridge Project x`141 By Comm. Schickel : seconded by Comm. Baldini F RESOLVED, That $35, 000 of the balance remainin.6- ill capital project #141 , Hancock Street. Bridge Redeck:ing, be released for •eappropriat:ion to the proper account. Amendment to above Resolution Ccmm. Baldini requested that the hoard amend the ahove resolul--ion so that we would recommend to the Council. the transfer of $7 , 5,!0 . of this balance of $35 , 000 iron the Hancock Street Protect X141 to the 13uf_.-zalo- Geneva Streets lntE'?'SeCtiC1. traff?.c light . Lhis S a ca,,ita.l project that was 'to be recoran .ndecl ne,:t year bit sinco -e have this mop oy , and since the people Ln the aroa have been asking for t1h"! s and 1)o-cause he knows it is needed , he crio;;id i :ce to amend -the. above. Resolution so that th-is can be started this year. Mayor Conley commenLi-ed that the; capital project,,- :,h z ch wcre :,ulomit%Pd from the Capital Review Committee included that intersection light . The Mayor' s review also included it and left it intacr . Comm. Baldini stated that if we could ask Council to transfer this money within the budget, the work could get an earlier start . Comm_ Baldini further commented that we do not have the authority to transfer funds within departments but the amend:i;ent is asking the Council to consider doing it . 9 - November 1.2 , 1975 Discussion followed on the floor. By Comm. Baldini : seconded by Comm. Schickel. RESOLVED, That the Board amend. the above resolution so that we would recommend to the Council the transfer of $7 , 560 (or the necessary amount) of the balance of $35 , 000 from th.o Hancocl. Street Project 41 to the Buffalo-Geneva Streets intersection traffic light. Ayes - 3 (Stein , Baldini , Schickel) Nays - 3 (Shaw, Clynes , Ewanicki) Mayor Conley voted Aye to break the tie. The original motion with the amendment - Carried Electric Duplicating Machine - $1 ,000 By Comm. Schickel : seconded by Comm. Clynes RESOLVED, That the ,Superintendent be authorized to seek permission from Common Council to spend approximately $1 , 000 of current funds to replace +■-� the present spirit duplicator in the Superintendent ' s office with an electric drive model with appurtenances . Carried PARKING, TRAFFIC & TRANSIT COMP4ITTEE Free Bus Service Comm. Stein reported to the Board relative to the Free Bus Operation on specified days listed during November and December - this bus service being provided beyond normal cperating hours . The Committee deliberated on this and decided not to provide bus service after normal operating hours . During the course of this discussion the question was also dis- cussed about starting the free buses at 10 : 00 A.M. which was part of a motion that was approved at the last meeting. The operators of the bras system recommended to the committee that that Resolution be amended and the bus service be provided free on those days for the entire clay rather than starting at 10 : 00 A.M. The reason for this is that in previous periods of time when we ran free buses or when we ran them beyond time , the bus drivers felt that a number of bus riders who used the buses at times when they weren' t free expressed a certain amount of complaints and bad-will towards the syste-m because they had to pay and others who were getting on later did not have to pay. They also expressed the very great concern that it would be very difficult to manage as to when to stop and when to start charging and it was, strongly suggested that - since one of the reasons for this was to promote good-will and since the 10 : 00 A.M. starting time would promote bad- mill - we amend. this Resolu- tion to make bus service free all day, starting at the beginning of the day. By Comm. Stein : seconded by Comm. Baldini RESOLVED, That the Board amend the previous Resolution to read that free bus service u7ill be provided for the entire da.y during r.he normal opera- ting hours. Ayes - 4 Nays - 1 (Clynes) Carried Comm. Stein further reported that the after hours part of the Resolution is a derision of Committee who is empowered to make that decision. Flashir.£; Si,griai - Stewart Ave. f; E. ,State St . By Comm. Stein : seconded by Comm. Baldini RESOLVED, That the Col'Amoil Council be requested to provide $10 , 500 in the capita ,l budget for the erection of a flashing signal ivi.tb remote beacons at tie intersection of Steuart Avenue and Fast State: Street . Carried 10 - hToverriber 12 , 1975 Interviews for Professi_ol,al Services Comm. Stein reported relative to the hiring of professional services for the design of the Graphic System for the Transit System using funds that are being provided by Urban Mass Tra,�s.it administration and also for the design of thre^ (3) special bt:s shelters in the down- town area. They are starting interviews and Have sent out letters to all architects and others viho might be int-•rested in this and have had signi- ficant response and are starting interviews `I'hursc�ay afternoon, Friday and Mornday starting at 4 : 30 each day - intervicwing those who have indi- cated interest in being considered. He hoped some of the Commissioners would join him, particularly the members of the Parking , Traffic & Tran- sit Committee . The process will be to tall: with everybody who has ex- pressed an interest and then to deliberate on terms of qualifications and other factors that we ' ll establish and then to narrow it down to a smaller list and go through a second set of interviews before making the determination within a relative short period of time . Adj ournment On a motion, the meeting was adjourned at 5 : 30 P.M. Jos ph A. Rundle , City Clerk Edward J Conlel "y- Asa yor 'J BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE November 12, 1975 9644 Kenneth S. Brown F2144 143.75 9645 Anton J. Aufheimer G2122 63.74 9646 Vaughn Behn G2122 20.47 9647 Ida Ortino G2122 127.27 9648 Lorion W. Bacorn F2144 15.00 9649 Edwin Bergsten F2144 15.00 9650 William Lower F2144 15.00 9651 Frank's Plumbing & Heating G2650 25.00 9652 LaGrande Chase F2144 19.00 9653 Nathan Weiner F2144 44.72 it to G2122 44.72 9654 Lee Knuppenberg F2144 24.20 to it G2122 24.21 9655 Alpha Delta Phi F2144 512.3) 9656 Ithaca Journal F2144 1503.92 it 11 G2122 155.91 9657 Carl T. Carpenter F2144 97.00 9658 James Wolverton G2122 327.50 9659 Beverly Martin F2144 15&.65 9660 To-,m of Ithaca F237:8 5&.67 9661 " it if G2374 279.72 9662 Donald P. Dietrich F2142 16.06 ++ if F2144 8&.62 9663 Burris Plumbing & Heating F2650 1.20 9664 Cornell University G2120 20,33;.29 9665 City of Ithaca F2655 83-3.80 9666 to it it F2655 103.78 9667 it it if F2655 6.92 9668 " it if F2655 783.15 9669 " " " F2655 ! 94.02 TOTAL 24,606.18 Water 3,196.35 Sewer 21,409.83 APPROVED BY FINANCE COMMITTEE 1018 Town of Ithaca A2350 12,058.00 1020 New York State Electric & Gas —_ i. •aa 4-4-71 BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS City of Ithaca, New York Regular Meeting 4 :00 P.M. November 26 , 1975 PRESENT: Mayor - Conley Commissioners (6) - Baldini, Cl.ynes , Ewanicki , Schickel , Shaw, Stein OTHERS PRESENT : Aldermen (2) --Boothroyd, Meyer Asst to the Supt. - Dougherty Controller - Daley City Engineer - Cox Supt. of Public Works - Dingman Attorney for the City - Shapiro Asst . Supt. of Public Works - Hannan Traffic Engineer - Gombas City Clerk - Rundle MINUTES : By Comm. Baldini : seconded by Comm. Schickel RESOLVED, That the Minutes of the November 12 , 1975 meeting be approved as recorded by the City Clerk. Carried "4 COMMUNICATIONS 17" Letter from Mr. Raymond T. Schuler W :Q City Clerk Rundle read a letter from Mayor Conley addressed to Superin- tendent Dingman , as follows : Subject : Traffic Signal on Meadow St. , Route 13 and 34 , at Cascadilla Street Attached hereto please find a copy of a letter received from the New York State Department of Transportation in regard to the above entitled matter in response to my letter to them dated November 3rd for your in- formation. Honorable Edward J. Conley, Mayor City of Ithaca Ithaca, New York 14850 Dear Mayor Conley : This is in reply to your letter of November 3 , concerning the need for a traffic signal on Meadow Street , Route 13 and 34 , at Cascadilla Street , in Ithaca. In response to your request , our Regional Office in Syracuse will up- date the data collected during their previous investigation to determine if conditions have changed to the point where a traffic signal may be justified. I have advised our Regional Office of your correspondence and you may be certain that your comments will be thoroughly considered during our investigation. Upon conclusion of this study, I will advise you of the results . I appreciate your interest in this matter. Sincerely , /s/ William G. Hennessy RAYMOND T. SCHULER Commissioner Mayor Conley commented that he is not interested in an update of this intersectioll because the people just aren' t using it because it is such a dangerous one . ,Mayor Conley commented that he plans to write to the Department of Transportation again. ATTORNEY FOR THE CITY' S REPORT Green Street Ramp 4-4:8 - 2 - November 26 , 1975 for �iiapjjo rcv�o od the early entry z:,Ireemont wii_' cii the City has with Caldwell Development Corp . , as regards the Green i� Street Ramp. ' By Comm. Schickel : seconded by Comm. Baldini RESOLVED, That the Board of Public Works authorize the Mayor to sign the early entry agreement with Caldwell Development Corporation as it pertains to the use of the Green Street Ramp. Carried REPORT OF THE SUPERINTENDENT #. b r Hearings - Sidewalks - Curb and Gutters 1 By Comm. Schickel : seconded by Comm. Baldini RESOLVED, That the hearings on sidewalks and curb and gutters be rescheduled for December 10 , 1975 . Carried Appointments By Comm. Baldini : seconded by Comm. Schickel , RESOLVED, That the Superintendent ' s three appointments , one in the Construction & Maintenance Division and two in the Buildings and Grounds Division be approved as follows : Construction & Maintenance Division Charles D. Niver , a Maintainer at $3. 20 per hour , effective w December 1 , 1975. Buildings $ Grounds Division Harry E. Lynch , a Laborer at $2 . 85 per hour , effective November 26 , 1975. Edith Rohrer, a Laborer at $2 . 85 per hour, effective November 26 , 1975. Carried Ayes - (5) Abstained (1) (Clynes) HIGHWAYS, STREET LIGHTING $ REFUSE COMMITTEE Williams Glen Road Construction 3 g By Comm. Shaw : seconded by Comm. Clynes RESOLVED, That a bill of the Town of Ithaca for construction of that portion of Williams Glen Road which lies within the city limits be approved in the amount of $6 ,160 . 98 . ., Carried 1950 Snow Blower By Comm. Shaw : seconded by Comm. Clynes The department has an inoperative 1950 snow blower which cannot econom ,,,,, , tally be made usable as a standby unit . A private individual has shown interest in purchasing it . RESOLVED, That the Superintendent be authorized to offer the 1950 snow blower for sale to the highest bidder on an ' as is , ' 'where is ' basis . Carried 3 - November 26 , 1975 BRIDGES , CREEKS AND STORM DRAINAGE r Modjesky $ Masters bill $1 ,985 . 11 a By Comm. Baldini : seconded by Comm. Shay, s r RESOLVED, Thai the final bill from Modjesky and Masters for the inspection and rating of bridges in our city in the amount of $1 ,985. 11 be approved for payment. c Carried F' • E' Discussion followed concerning the inspection of bridges on an annual ' basis . BUILDINGS & GROUNDS CONNITTEE . T. H. Green Electric Co. $9 ,450 By Comm. Clynes : seconded by Comm. Baldini E. ..� RESOLVED, That a bill of T. H. Green Electric Co. , Inc. for construc- tion services in connection with the Public Works Maintenance Garage be approved in the amount of $9 ,450 . i Carried Wheaton Sheet Metal Co . - $5, 107 . 95 i' By Comm. Clynes : seconded by Comm. Ewanicki S RESOLVED, That a bill of Wheaton Sheet Metal Co. for construction services in heating and ventilation through November 1975 in connec- tion with the Public Works Maintenance Garage be approved in the . amount of $5 ,107 . 95 . Carried Stewart & Bennett Change Order #5 By Comm. Clynes : seconded by Comm. Ewanicki RESOLVED, That change order #5 in the contract of Stewart & Bennett e which provides for the furnishing and installation of a gate and security- fencing to enclose the stairway in the stock and parts s storage room be approved in the amount of $592 . Carried Anton J. Egner - $1 ,692 . 30 By Comm. Clynes : seconded by Comm. Ewanicki RESOLVED, That a bill of Anton J. Egner for consulting services in the supervision of the construction of the Ithaca Mall through Septem- ber and October be approved in the amount of $1 ,692 . 30 . Carried Certificates of Substantiai COMD1 tion Comm. Clynes reported that Thomas Millcr, consultant for the design and supervision of the maintenance garage , has issued the following Certificates of Substantial Completion : a. Stewart a Bennett , gen-- al contractor - November 21 , 1975 . b. Hogg-Nichols , pluilibing coo-,tractor - November 21 , 1577 � C. Wheaton Sheet Metal Shop , ventilating and air conditioning contractor - :, e :,ber 21 , 1975 . d. T. H. Green, electrical contractor, - November 21 , 1975 . FINANCE , ACCOUNTS F, CAPITAL I,•11'RO�rE irk TS ! Abstract No . 22 i By Commri. Schicl:cl : seconded her Com.,i. BalL'ini RESOLVED, That bills audi ted and :ippi—ove+I by the Ei_n �n �e Co:r.jiiti ec d a� l Novelli'ieI' L6 , 1975 ;,,d listed on Abstract No . 2? of the Gni!eral Fund accounts of the Department of Public .Yorks and on Abst-rAct No . 22 of the Water and Serer Division, be approved for pavinent . BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the bills receivable be approved and ordered rendered. Carried PARKING, TRAFFIC TI-ANSIT Trrjffic Signal Controllers - Bids By Comm. Stein : seconded by Comm. Clynes 1 . Two bids were received on Monday , November 24 for the furnishing of traffic signal controllers and related equipment as follows : a. Crouse-Hinds Company - $5 , 198 . 95 b. Eastern Signal Company - $4 , 262 . 20 RESOLVED, That the bid of Eastern Signal Company for supplying 5 traffic signal equipment in accordance with the specification of - i November 7 , 1975 , be rejected because the controllers bid on do not meet the specifications . BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the contract for supplying traffic signal _ controllers and related equipment in accordance with the specification. of November 7 , 1975 be awarded to Crouse-Hinds Company for their bid of $5 , 198 . 95 . Discussion followed on the floor concerning why the Eastern Signal Company bid was rejected. A vote was taken on the motion which resulted as follows : Carried UMTA Alderman Boothroyd stated that the Planning & Developmont Committee was curious as to the status of implementing UMTA - in particular where we stand as far as the hardware is concerned - the buses , stops , etc. Assistant to the Superintendent Dougherty replied that as far as the buses are concerned we have just resolved the problem. A coupl^ of weeks ago we didn't linvexactly what we wanted in the way of a bus for the Handicapped and elderly, after that decision was :Wade ti: received specifications which are now almost complete . Comm. Stein asked about the other buses . Asst . to the Superintendent Dougherty replied that we send them all , ri one package. Comm Stein added to the report that as part of the UM'rA application we have some new bus stops to be built do n to:fn. F Beacon Lights at Stewart Ave . & E . State Street Comm. Stein reported that there is another item on tI:e Agenda that came­'_ from Council . The budget committee approved the request that we made 2 weeks- ago fcr the beacon at Stewart Ave . F E. State Street but the figure of $8 , 500 . should be changed, to $10 , 500 . Discussion tack place on t'ie floor. ilayor, Conley -suggested that this In tor:'iation be referred 'back to the Finance Committee to get the total. apnropriation as requested. ArIj ournment On a motion , the meeting wai adjourned _it 4 : 38 P.M. ,t iyJoseph A. Rundle , Citti Clerk � ._Edward J. Conley , "Mayor �� BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE November 26, 1975 9670 Alpha Delta Phi F2144 4.95 9671 City of Ithaca F2144 2691 .83 " " " G2122 2691.84 9672 Morse Chain Co. F2650 50.00 9673 John C. Campbell F2144 917.69 _i 9674 Town of Ithaca F2378 66.98 9675 City of Ithaca F2144 142.35 It " " G2122 142.35 9676 Town of Lansing, W.D. #1 F2378 9.22 9677 Lansing W.D. #1 F2378 3724.56 9678 Kay Hanna G2122 16.57 9679 Senior Citizens Center G2122 52.71 9680 Chef Italia Restaurant G2122 50.99 9681 Carl Sgreci F2144 23.66 9682 Burris Plumbing & Heating Co. G2122 58.00 9683 Donohue-Halverson Inc. G2122 24.00 9684 Roger Morusty G2122 52.00 9685 Frank Orzino G2122 19.00 9686 Glenn Smith G2122 14.00 9687 Weber Plumbing G2122 43.00 9688 Wilson Plumbing & Heating G2122 8.00 9689 Seventh Day Adventist Church G2122 24.00 9690 City of Ithaca F2655 806.52 9691 If " " F2655 96.42 9692 it of " F2655 16.62 TOTAL 11747.26 Water 89550.80 Sewer 39196.46 APPROVED BY FINANCE COMMITTEE 1021 Joseph Digiorgio A2690 253.00 1022 Clemens L. McSorley A2690 104.83 T5 .$3 BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS 7 9 City of Ithaca, New York Regular Meeting 4 : 00 P.M. December 10 , 1975 PRESENT: Mayor - Conley Commissioners (6) - Baldini , Clynes , Ewanicki , Schickel , Shaw, Stein OTHERS PRESENT: Aldermen - Dennis , Gutenberger, Hamlin, Jones , Meyer, Nichols , Slattery, Spano Controller - Daley City Engineer - Cox Supt. of Public Works - Dingman Deputy Building Comm. - Jones Asst. Supt. of Public Works - Hannan City Clerk - Rundle Asst , to the Supt. - Dougherty MINUTES : By Comm. Baldini : seconded by Comm. Schickel RESOLVED, That the Minutes of the November 26 , 1976 meeting be approved as recorded by the City Clerk. Carried PUBLIC HEARING - -SIDEWALKS Motion to open lic Heari Pu ng on Sidewalks W By Comm. Baldini : seconded y Comm. Clynes RESOLVED, That the public hearing on sidewalks be opened. Carried No one appeared before the Board. Motion to close public hearing on sidewalks By Comm. Baldini : seconded by Comm. Sc i.c el RESOLVED, That the public hearing on sidewalks be closed. Carried Resolution By Comm- Sna v : seconded by Comm. Clynes WHEREAS , A public hearing has been held by th-is 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 for by the City Chartcr, NOW, THEREFORE , BE IT RESOLVED, That assessments levied by the Board on AT November 12 , 1975 in the total amount or $2 ,405. 37 be , and are hereby, finally approved and recommended to the Common Council for confirmation. Carried Location of Property Owner & T Sq. City + 10% Owner' s Unsafe Side. Mailing Address HK Ft. Cost _ = Cost_ 223 N. Albany Donald A Thelma Streeter 4 145 203. 00 20 . 30 223. 30 223 N. Albany St. 216 Cascadilla William H. Hart 4 150 210 . 00 21 . 00 231 . 00 617 W. Green St. 6 80 128. 00 12 . 80 140 . 80 Total 338. 0'U 33. 80 371 . 610 617 N. Cayuga J $ C MacDonald 4 420 588 . 00 58 . 80 646 . 80 70 Longworth Ave . 6 44 70 . 40 7. 04 77 . 44 Charlettetown P. E. I . 65. 4 _774-. 7-4- Canada 409 Eddy St. G & G Lambru 4 115 161 . 00 16. 10 177 . 10 407 Eddy St. 808 S. Plain Earl & Iva Mix 4 183 256 . 20 25. 52 281 . 0 808 S. Plain St . 323 W. State L. W. Bacorn & 4 142 198. 80 19. 88 218 . 68 C. Wood Estate 323 W. State St . 414 Stewart Ave. N.Y. Tele Co. Const. 4 159. 5 223 . 30 22. 33 245 . 63 % Mr. R. Bradley 720 W. Court St . 331 S. Titus Ave Shirley & Mary Carey 4 20 28 . 00 2 . 80 30 . 30 331 S. Titus Ave. 6 7S 120. 00 12 . 00 132 . +00 148. 00 14 . 80 162 . 80 Total 4 1334 . 5 1868 . 30 186. 83 2055 . 13 6 199 318 . 40 31 . 84 350 . 24+ Grand Total _Z18-6-. 7 0 7 2 JJ • 37 U (1 _ 2 _ December 10 , 1975 PUBLIC HEARING - CURB & GUTTERS Motion to open Public Hearing on Curb and Gutters, By Comm. Baldini : seconded by Comm. Schickel RESOLVED, That the public hearing on curb and gutters be opened. Carried No one appeared before the Board. Motion to close the Public Hearing on Curb and Gutters By Comm. Baldini : seconded by Comm. Clynes RESOLVED, That the public hearing on. curb and gutters be closed. Carried Resolution By Comm. Shaw: seconded by Comm. Baldini WHEREAS , a public hearing has been held by this Board on an assessment of $414. 29 levied against the property of Leo J. Georgiou at 601 Hudson Street for the construction of curb and gutter at Crescent Place adja- cent to this property, and WHEREAS, the property owner has been afforded an opportunity to be heard as provided by the City Charter, NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That said assessment of $414 . 29 which was levied by the Board of Public Works on November 12 , 1975 be, and is hereby, finally approved and recommended to the Common Council for confirmation. i Carried COMMUNICATIONS City Clerk Rundle read the following letter from Jane A. Sheckells , Principal of the South Hill School ; and Robert J. Gerace, President of the South Hill School P. T.A. The Honorable Edward J. Conley Mayor of the City of Ithaca City Hall Ithaca , New York 14350 Dear Mayor Conley : The Parent Teachers ' Association of South Hill School have perceived a problem and are seeking the assistance of the Mayor' s Office to take corrective measures . The flows of traffic on both Aurora and Hudson Streets are exceeding safe speeds and presenting potential dangers to pedestrian students . I The problem can best be solved by two rather inexpensive means : 1 . Paintmarkings indicating a school crossing and the reduced speed limit on the approaches to the school. Z . The existing signs , pictures of which are included, are not adequately visible. Would it be possible for larger signs to be installed in the same locations? Although these requests might eventually be directed to other divisions f of our local government, the Principal and Parent Teacher Association of the South Hill School are seeking your endorsement and action on this first. i • Your assistance is appreciated. Sincerely, /s/ Robert J. Gerace /s/ Jane A. Sheckells President, P.T.A. Principal , South Hill School Discussion followed on the floor. 3 - December 10, 1975 By Comm. Stein : seconded by Comm. Baldini RESOLVED, That the request for larger signs , etc. on both Aurora and Hudson streets , rear the South Hill School be referred to the Parking, Traffic and Transit Committee and a request be sent to the staff with a recommendation to the Committee . Carried SUPERINTENDENT' S REPORT Superintendent Dingman stated that following the adjournment of this meeting , the Controller would like to meet in executive session with the Board for discussion of the Water & Sewer budget for 1976. Telephone & Electricity Survey Funds Superintendent Dingman reported that in view of the rapidly increasing cost of certain types of telephone service, and in view of the rapid increase in use and cost of electricity, he would like the Board to consider whether they will request the Common Council to provide funds for a survey by an independent consultant of the manner in which the city purchases these two utility services and to make recommendations where savings could be *^ made. Discussion followed on the floor. By Comm. Stein: seconded by Comm. Baldini RESOLVED, That the Superintendent of Public Works investigate the costs of doing a study on telephone and electrical service and report to the Board of Public Works at an early date with his recommendation. Carried i�V�t App ointments �� /�I • By Comm. Schickel : seconded by Comm. Clynes s 1:OIL PAinrrM ;-s ; RESOLVED, That the Superintendent ' s two one in the Building & Grounds Division, the other in the Construction & Maintenance Division be approved as follows : a. Thomas P. Cassidy, a Laborer in the Building $ Grounds Division at $2. 85 per hour , effective December 1 , 1975 . b. Peter B. Albertsman , a Laborer in the Construction & Maintenance Division at $2 . 85 per hour, effective Decem- ber 15, 1975. Carried Change date of next meeting Superintendent Dingman reported that the next meeting of the Board of Public Works would normally fall on the day before Christmas . It would seem advisable to select another date for the final meeting of the year. He suggested consideration be given to some other suitable date. Discussion followed on the floor. By Comm. Schickel : seconded by Comm. Clynes RESOLVED, That the next meeting be held at 4 : 00 P.M. on Tuesday, Decem- ber 23, 1975. In the event that a quoram cannot be present, the members will be notified in advance. Carried WATER & SANITARY SEWER COMMITTEE Intermunicinal Plater System By Comm. Shaw: seconded by Comm. Clynes RESOLVED, That the notes of a special executive session held on November 26 with respect to the operation of the Irl.termunicipal Plater System by the City of Ithaca Water Department be confirmed and made a part of the minutes of this meeting. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVFD , That the action of ;Mayor Conley in appointing Water c, 1,,", — Coi-mititt ee Chairman , John E,�ran.icki , and committee iizei?lber_ Shaw and Ci . nes to represent the Board of Public Works in negotiations u ,. ...,-_... ..,„...-....:.-. .._......,:,. .....,,:�....,.-,..mom...--.e... - 4 December 10 , 1975 with the Southern Cayuga Lake Intermunicipal Water Commission on the proposed operation of the Bolton Point water system by city forces , be Y approved. Carried Notes of the November 26, 1975 meeting of the Intermunicipal Water System are as follows : OPERATION OF INTERMUNICIPAL WATER SYSTEM BY CITY OF ITHACA WATER DEPARTMENT At an executive session held following the regular meeting on November 26 at which all six Commissioners and the Mayor were present , the Board of Public Works reached the following consensus : 1) The Board of Public Works is committed to developing an equitable contract for the distribution of Bolton Point water by city personnel. 2) The Board of Public Works prefers to deal with the Intermuni- cipal Water Commission. It is the hope of the Board of Public Works that the I .W. C. can „sake a satisfactory agreement with its member governments which will make it possible for all water services to be supplied by the Commission. 3) As a point of departure in negotiation, the Board of Public TT orks would prefer- to be responsible for management control c•f both water source and distribution. 4) As a point of departure the Board of Public Works would pre- fer that all of water related services now provided by the City of Ithaca to non-city residents and non-city governments continue to be provided by city personnel. 5) The negotiating team should be reduced to a smaller number of persons consisting of voting members of the Board of Public Works and the Intermunicipal Water Commission. Bids By Comm. Shaw: .seconded by Comm. Baldini RESOLVED, That the contract for supplying Hydrated Lime in accordance with the specifications of October 31 , 1975 be awarded to Warner Com- pany for their net unit price of $55 . per ton. RESOLVED, That the contract for supplying Ferric Chloride in accordance with the specifications of October 31 , 1975 , be awarded to Ashland Chemical Company for their low bid of $6 . 30 per Cwt. RESOLVED, That the contract for supplying Liquid Chlorine in accordance with the specifications of October 31 , 1975 , be a.rarded to Nyclor for their low bid of $0 . 129 per lb. RESOLVED, That the contract for supplying Primary Coagulate (Magnifloc 515C) in accordance with the specifications of Cctober 31 , 1975 , be awarded to American Cyanamid Company for their low bid of $0 . 07645 per lb. through March 31 , and $0. 06330 per lb . for the balance of the con- tract period. RESOLVED, That the contract for supplying Coagulant Aid (M- agnifloc 57211) in accordance with the specifications of October 31 , 1975 , be awarded to American Cyanamid Company for their low bid of $0 . 49000 per lb. RESOLVED, That tie contract for supplying filter aid (O' B Floc) in accor dance with the specifications of October 31 , 1975 , be awarded to Commer- cial Chemical Products , Inc. for their low bid of $0 . 51 per 1b . Discussion followed on the floor. A vote was taken on the resolution which resulted as follows : Carried Comm. Ewanicki arrived at the meeting at 4 : 32 P.M. l R� 5 - December 10 , 1975 �� Lansing Village Water Contract Attorney for the City Shapiro reported that he went over the original contract relative to the Lansing Village water contract and sent it to Superintendent Dingman, Mayor Conley and Comm. Ewanicki either for their comments or, if it met with their approval , for ratification to- night. The Lansing Village Board gave authorization to Mayor Schmidt to sign a contract in substantially the same form at their last Board meeting. There was one change which Attorney for the City Shapiro made which was set forth in Helen Amdur' s letter, which shouldn' t cause any problems but if the Board has reviewed it and if the Board thinks it is satisfactory, it could be ratified now and the Mayor be authorized to sign it. Attorney for the City Shapiro further advised the Board that if there are any problems with the Contract, they could be resolved tonight and brought up at the next Board meeting in December. There is one major provision change in the Contract which provides for termination of the Contract if any new shopping center is attached to the water system. There are also a few minor changes . Discussion followed on the floor. CC Decision was made whereby Mayor Conley agreed to ask Common Council to direct the Board of Public Works to enter into a Water Contract Agree- ment with the Lansing Village . Water Bill Expungement Comm. Ewanicki reported that a complaint had been received from Mrs . Richard Curran of 135 North Sunset Drive , Cayuga Heights , in relation to a $2. 99 penalty on her water bill . Mrs . Curran states that she called in mid-July and was told that her bill had been paid even .though she explained that she had not received the bill . Mrs . Curran also states that in the 16 years they have owned the home they have never paid a penalty for a late payment of their water bill . She requests a refund of the $2 . 99 penalty. Chamberlain Wright recommends against a repayment of the penalty. Discussion followed on the floor. Resolution By Comm. Baldini : seconded by Comm. Shaw RESOLVED, That the $2 . 99 penalty be forgiven and refund payment made to Mrs . Richard Currai, of 135 North Sunset Drive, Ithaca, New York. Carried Drinking Fountain at the Gazebo Mr. Gentile was present at the meeting to answer any questions which the Board members might have relative to the $500 . anonymous donation for the rehabilitation of a drinking fountain at the gazebo at the former intersection of West Buffalo Street and Brindlev Street. Discussion followed on the floor. By Comnm. Clynes : seconded by Comm. Schickel RESOLVED, That the Asst . Superintendent of Public Works Hannan do the necessary research to d.-termine what the total cost of a drinking foun- tain in this area would be . Mr . Hannan will then get together with Mr. Gentile to come up with a minimum of what would be satisfactory to the donor, and come back to this Board with the amount that the drinking fountain would cost over and above the $500 being donated. Carried HIGHWAYS, STREET LIGHTING AND REFUSE COMMITTEE T. G. Miller bill By Comm. Shaw: seconded by Comm. Clynes RESOLVED, That a bill of T. G. Miller . P. C. , f,)r iiisroction ser,,rices in cu,ij,,;ction with the coristruction of the maintenance garage for December 5, 1975 , be approved in the amount of '01 , 840 . Cr: r r i ocl tl � 6 - December 10 , 1975 1' . 11. Green Electric Co. By Comm. Shaw: seconded by Comm. Ewanicki RESOLVED, That payment requisition #7 from T. H. Green Electric Company for construction services in connection with the maintenance garage be approved in the amount of $2 ,160. Carried Hogg-Nichols , Inc. bill By Comm. Shp.:;: seconded by Comm. Ewanicki RESOLVED, That payment requisition #S fron Hogg-Nichols , Inc. for con- struction services in connection with the maintenance garage be approved in the amount of $4 , 023. ` Carried Stewart & Bennett Requisition #7 By Comm. Shaw: seconded by Comm. Schickel RESOLVED, That payment requisition #7 from Stewart & Bennett for con- struction services in connection with the mainteitance garage be approved in the amount of $58 ,720 . Carried Bids on Snow Blower By Comm. Shaw: seconded by Comm. Baldini Bids for the sale of a used snow blower were received on Monday, Decem- ber 8 , as follows : a. Gaggle Company - $176 b . James R. Bower - $800 RESOLVED, That the used Marmon Harrington Snogo snow blower , equipment No. 77 , be sold to James R. Bower in accordance with the specifications of November 28 , 1975 , for $800. Carried PUBLIC BUILDINGS, PUBLIC GROUNDS AND PARKS COMMITTEE V. Giordano Const . Co . Requisition No. 1 By Comm. Clynes : seconded by Comm. Stein RESOLVED, That payment requisition #1 from V. Giordano Construction Company for construction services ire connection with Cass Park wading pool , be approved in the amount of $26 ,100 . Carried Anton J. Egner Assoc. $2 , 104 . 68 By Comm. Clynes : seconded by Comm. Ewanicki RESOLVED, That a bill from Anton J. Egner Associates for architectural services in connection with the preparation of construction documents a for Rothschild' s Plaza be approved in the amount of $2 ,104 . 68. a I Carried 4 FINANCE , ACCOUNTS & CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS COMMITTEE i Abstract No. 23 - Audit fBy Comm. Schickel : seconded by Comm. Stein RESOLVED, That bills audited and approved by the Finance Committee and listed on Abstract No. 23 of the Geneial Fund accou.t of the Departmen of Public :Forks and on Abstract No . 23 of the Water F Sewer Division, bk, approved for payment, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the bills receivable be approved and ordered rendered. Carried 1976 Budget Comm. Schickel reported that the 1976 budget which will be presented for hearing and possible adoption by the Common Council on Thursday, Decem- ber 18 , omits the following recommended projects front the Capital Improve- ments Program: Q� 7 - December 10 , 1975 a. Reconst; ion of Elmira Road - $600 , 000 b. Reconstr ion of west Clinton Street and Cherry Street - $171 ,000 C. Renovation to City Hall parking lot - $11 , 000 d. Reconstruction of grade crossings - $50 ,000 e. Fifth Streot improvements - $16 , 000 f. Elmira Road water loop - $60 , 000 Controller Daley explained the above items as follows : a. The Budget & Administration Committee recommended $60 ,000. for a continued engineering study on the Elmira Road area. b. Reconstruction of West Clinton Street and Cherry Street - $171 ,000 . completely removed from the budget by recommenda- tion of the Budget & Administration committee . C. The $11 , 000 . for renovation .of th- City Hall parking lot has been approved but it is in Contingency. d. The Budget & Administration Committee recommended that the amount of $50 , 000 . for reconstruction of grade crossings be deferred until 1977 . e . The $16 ,000 . for Fifth Street improvements will be included ,i in Superintendent Di.ngman' s operating budget . It was ap- proved but will not be a capital project. f. $60 , 000. was approved for the Elmira Road water loop , how- ever in order to balance the budget it was removed until this meeting tonight. Mayor Conley stated that he would appeal to the Budget & Administration Committee and to the Council to have item b - reconstruction of West i Clinton Street and Cherry Street at $171 , 000 . be put back in to the budget . PARKING, TRAFFIC AND TRANSIT COMMITTEE By Comm. Stein: seconded by Comm. Baldini `RESOLVED, That the monthly parkiD.g rate now provided in the Seneca :arage be extended to the Green Street parking garage and parking lot D.' The rate is $20 per calendar month; $10 . if the ticket is bought ,,fter the 15th of the month. Carried Free Bus Service Asst. Superintendent Dougherty presented a report on the usage of the free bus service which was approved by this Board. The staff recommended that this service be discontinued. 1 Mr. Ernie Silver, from the Downtown Ithaca Business Assr. presented in- formation which he felt favored continuance of the free bus service during the holiday season. Discussion followed on the floor. It was agreed that better arrangements should be made for publicity if free bus service is to be considered for another year. Since a commit- ment has been made for free bus service this year , the feeling of the Board was that it should be continued for the period agreed upon, but merchants should be encouraged to give as much publicity as possible to the free bus service. �a behalf of the merchants of the Qity of Ithaca, Mr. Silver thanked the .ity for the installation of the Christmas lights , and said they did a antastic job ! NEW BUSINESS Traffic light at Geneva & Buffalc Streets By Comm. Bald:±ni : seconded by Comm. Stein RESOLVED, That the Superintendent of Public Works be directed to pro- ceed with the Installation of a traffic light at the corner of Buffalo and Geneva Streets as soon as possible . Carried - 8 - December 10 , 197S Adj ournment Oj-i a motion, the meeting icas adjourned into Executive Session at 5 : 28 P.M. J e p Rund1� , City Clerk Edward J. Con1o, ,�May or 11 BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE December 10, 1975 9693 Cora Reynolds F2144 15..00 9694 Gustaf Eframson F2144 15.00 9695 John Solomon F2144 15.00 9696 Donald Loughridge F2144 15.00 9697 Joan Day F2144 19.00 9698 Robert Ascher F2144 13.21 9699 La Grande Chase F2144 19.00 9700 La Grande Chase F2144 19.00 9701 Lansing W.D.#1 F2378 793.79 9702 11 to " F2378 2828.84 9703 Town of Ithaca F2378 185.14 9704 Craig Blacken F2144 26.23 TOTAL 3964.21 Water 3,964.21 APPROVED BY FINANCE COMMITTEE n / 1025 Ithaca City School District A2412 2500.00 1024 Ithaca City School District A2220 4081.00 1023 Andrew E. Mayas A2690 55.85 1026 New York State Elec. & Gas Corp. A2560 5.00 1027 11 it It 11 " It A2560 106.00 6747.95 BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS City of Ithaca, New York Regular Meeting 4 :00 P.M. December 23, 1975 PRESENT: Mayor - Conley Commissioners (5) - Baldini, Clynes , Ewanicki , Schickel , Shaw ABSENT: Commissioners (1) - Stein `.HERS PRESENT: nperinten ent of Public Works - Dingman Mr. Ernie Silver, D. I .B.A. ,ity Engineer - Cox Mrs . Beth Mulholland Attorney for the City - Shapiro City Clerk - Rundle Asst . Supt. of Public Works - Hannan Alderman (1) - Meyer MINUTES : By Comm. Clynes : seconded by Comm. Ewanicki. RESOL"ED, That the minutes of the December 10, 1975 meeting be approved -v * ith the following correction: That page 3 of the minutes be corrected Cato show that Mr. Albertsman and Mr. Cassidy were appointed rather than .*Promoted, w Carried Mayor Conley left the meeting at 4 : 15 P.M. Vice Chairman Ewanicki presided for the remainder of the meeting. Free Bus Service Commissioner Clynes and Commissioner Baldini both made the point that the ads in the newspapers are definitely misleading as to who is paying for the free bus service. The taxpayers are paying for the service, but the ads :Mould lead people to believe that the downtown merchants are paying for it. ETITIONS AND HEARINGS OF PERSONS BEFORE THE BOARD Mr. Ernie Silver, of the D. I . B.A. Mr. Ernie Silver , promotion director of the Downtown Ithaca Business Asso- ciation appeared before the Beard. He stated that he knows of a prospective tenant that is interested in the first floor of the City owned building on the corner of Green and Cayuga Streets, now occupied by Social Services , for possible commercial use . Discussion took place on the Council floor. Resolution By Commissioner Schickel : seconded by Comm. Baldini RESOLVED, That Attorney for the City Shapiro be requested to look into the legalities of renting the space commercially. Carried Mrs. Beth Mulholland, Chairman of the Circle Greenway Project Mrs . Beth Mulholland, Chairman of the Circle Greenway Committee of the City of Ithaca Bicentennial Commission spoke to the Board concerning heCircle Greenway crossings of the Six-Mile Gorge . rs . Mulholland presented a sketch showing where the walkway crossings .Would be built across the Six-Mile creek. Estimated costs for the first structures were presented as follows : I CROSSIN,�S anci I � t rossing C to be built by volunteers) LABOR: 2 laborers 1 foreman edt�lrm�• . 1 dozer and operator 2 days - - - X950. 00 MATER T AL: cement blocks already in (.—ock bed -- TOTAL CROSS1' �,. $:z - 2 - December 23 , 1975 II ,STEPS FROM GILES STREET END OF COLUMBIA STREET BRIDGE. Approximately 80 ' drop ; R. R. ties anchored. with 1/2" steel pipe. LABOR: Crew of 5 Foreman Truck, driver $460/day for 4 days . . . . . $1 , 840. 00 �i%TERIAL: 69 R. R. ties . . . . . . . 517. 50 Steel Pipe . . . . . . . . 1206 . 98 . . . . . 1 , 724 . 48 TOTAL, STEPS . . . . . . . . $3, 564 . 48 TOTAL, STEPS & CROSSINGS $4 , 514 . 48 Mrs . Mulholland commented that the crossing labeled "C" on the sketch is thought to be a volunteer project since the stream is shallow at that point. Crossings "A" and "B" require heavy equipment. Discussion followed on the floor. Resolution By Comm. Clynes : seconded by Comm. Schickel RESOLVED, That the matter of Circle Greenway Crossings on Six-Mile sr Creek be referred to the Bridges, Creeks and Storm Drainage Committee. Carried SUPERINTENDENT' S REPORT Appointments By Comm. Clynes : seconded by Comm. Schickel RESOLVED, That the Superintendent' s two appointments be approved as follows : Helen M. Everhart, a Bus Driver in the Transit Division at $3. 46 per hour effective 12/15/75. Fred Noteboom, a Motor Equipment Operator in the Construction & Maintenance Division at $3. 60 per hour, effective 12/15/.75 . Carried Superintendent Dingman asked that the Board Members stay for about two minutes following this meeting, for a short informal discussion. PUBLIC BUILDINGS, PUBLIC GROUNDS AND PARKS C=,1ITTEE Allan H. Treman Park - sign on City Grounds By Comm. Clynes : seconded y 'Comm . Bal ini_ . RESOLVED, That the request of Finger Lakes State Park & Recreation_ Commis- sion for permission to erect an entry sign for Allan. H. Treman State Park on city lands be approved subject to final location approval by the Super- intendent. Carried Stewart $ Bennett Chan e Orders Nos . 6 , 7 $ 8 By Comm. Clynes : seconded y Comm. Bal ini RESOLVED, That change orders Nos . 6 , 7 , and 8 in the contract of Stewart & Bennett for the construction of the maintenance garage be approved in the net amount of $2, 351 . 66. Carried INiain` enance Garage Completion - $452 , 512 . 66 By Comm. Clynes : seconded by Comm. Bal1cini RESOLVED, That a certificate by Engineer Miller dated November 17 , 1975, certifying completion of the contract of Stewart & Bennett for the con- struction of the maintenance garage and establishing the final contract amount at $452 , 512 . 66, be approved. Carried 3 - December 23, 1975 _4 J �' Maintenance Garage Completion - 1iogg-Nichols_ - $44, 440 . 00 By Comm. Clynes : seconded y Comrr . Sc is el - RESOLVED, That a certificate by Engineer Miller dated November 20 , 1975 , certifying completion of the contract of Iiogg-Nichols for the construction of the maintenance garage and establishing the final contract amount at $44 ,440 . 00 , be approved. Carried Maintenance Garage Completion - Hogg-Nichols , Inc. $4, 444 . By Comm. Clynes : seconded by Comm. Schickel j RESOLVED, 'That requisition for payment No. 6 (final) from Hogg-Nichols , { c. for construction services in connection with the maintenance garage 9 approved in the amount of $4 ,444 . Carried i Maintenance Garage - Requisition No . 9 - $1 , 840 . By Comm. Clynes : seconded by Comm. Baldini RESOLVED, That partial. payment requisition No. 9 from Engineer Miller for services in the construction of the maintenance garage be approved in the amount of $1, 840. Carried . 96 Impact Statement Cbmm. Clynes reported concerning the Route 96 impact. Two or three Jr etings ago Comm. Clynes mentioned that he had received word from our q ngressman regarding the Rt. 96 impact statement. He now has more in- rmation that it was received in the federal office of the Department j of Transportation in Albany on November 28 , 1975 and as of December 10th it is still being reviewed. FINANCE, ACCOUNTS AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS COMMITTEE Abstract No. 24 - Audit By Comm. Schickel : seconded by Comm. Baldini RESOLVED, That bills audited and approved by the Finance Committee and J ' ted on Abstract No . 24 of the General Fund accounts of the Department c, Public Works and on Abstract No. 24 of the Water and Sewer Division, L approved for payment. 7 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the bills receivable be approved and ordered rendered. Carried NEW BUSINESS Alderman Meyer asked if there was any report on the question asked of Attorney for the City Shapiro regarding the school zone on State Street near the East Hill School . Attorney for the City Shapiro replied that there is no report at this time . A Alderman Meyer stated that the residents are very concerned about this intersection. a Adjournment Motion was made to adjourn at 4 :45 P.M. J sep A. Rundle , City Clerk Edward J. Cony, Mayor