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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMN-BPW-1976 1 BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS City of Ithaca, New York Regular Meeting 4 :00 P.M. January 14 , 1976 PRESENT: ayN�or— Conley Commissioners (6) - Baldini, Bodine , Ewanicki, Schickel , Shaw, Stein OTHERS PRESENT: Controller - Daley City Clerk - Rundle Superintendent of Public Works - Dingman Alderman Holman City Engineer - Cox Alderman Spano Traffic Engineer - Gombas Joy Daley Asst. to the Superintendent - Dougherty Asst . Supt. of Public Works - Hannan MINUTES Ty Comm. Schickel : seconded by Comm. Baldini RESOLVED, That the minutes of the December 23, 1975 meeting be approved as recorded by the City Clerk. Carried ,.-oOATH OF OFFICE - MILTON SHAW = Commissioner Milton S aw took the Oath of Office and was sworn in as tla Commissioner of the Board of Public Works , term to expire 12/31/78 , by City Clerk Rundle. John Bodine - New Commissioner Mayor Conley introduced JohnTodine to the Board as a new Commissioner. ELECTION OF VICE-CHAIRMAN By Comm. Shaw: seconded by Comm. Baldini RESOLVED, That Comm. Ewanicki be nominated as Vice-Chairman of the Board of Public Works . Carried By Comm. Baldini : seconded by Comm. Shaw RESOLVED, That the Nominations be closed. Carried Comm. Ewanicki received a unanimous vote of 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 $ Sanitary Sewer Ewanicki Shaw Schickel Highways , Street Lighting and Refuse Shaw Schickel Stein Bridges , Creeks and Storm Drainage Baldini Ewanicki Bodine Public Buildings , Public Grounds and Parks Schickel Bodine Shaw Finance, Accounts and Capital Improvements Bodine Stein Baldini Parking , Traffic and Transit Stein Baldini Ewanicki PERSONS APPEARING BEFORE THE BOARD Hugh Corrigan - Challenge Industry Mr. Hugh Corrigan of Challenge Industries addressed the Board with two requests : 1) The Board of Public Works recommends to Common Council that the refuse collection regulations be amended to include aluminum along with glass that is now being separated, and that 2 - January 14 , 1976 2) The City permits Challenge Industry to use an additional room down at the glass recycling plant that is now being used to store B.P.W. equipment and materials . Resolution By Comm. Ewanicki : seconded by Comm. Baldini RESOLVED, That the Board of Public Works reamer the requests of Challenge Industries to the Buildings , Grounds and Parks Committee, with power to act. Carried r COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR Mayor Conley explained his message to the Common Council on January 1 , 1976 , which included his request to change the period covered by the existing approved budget from 12 months to a 14 month period. It was suggested by the Mayor that the City operate on a 14 month budge for the next two (2) years - therefore changing the City' s fiscal year from January to January to a May to May fiscal year. This has not been ap- proved by Council as yet. Mayor Conley requested the Board of Public Works to work with the Staff to find ways to offer the same level of services at reduced costs, or indicate to to the staff what the impact to the City would be if the level -; of services were reduced. SUPERINTENDENT' S REPORT Appointments By Comm. Baldini : seconded by Comm. Schickel RESOLVED, That the Superintendent ' s two appointments be approved as follows : Christopher J. Conley, a Sewage Treatment Plant Operator Trainee in the Water & Sewer Division at an annual salary of $7 , 320 , effective January 4 , 1976 . Grant Jones , a Laborer in the Buildings & Grounds Division .,.,.. at $3. 01 per hour, effective January 2 , 1976 . BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the reclassification of Gary R. Snyder as a Maintainer in the Water & Sewer Division at $4 . 30 per hour, effective January 11 , 1976 , be approved. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the following promotion in the Construction & Maintenance Division be approved: Edward Hamilton to a Working Foreman at $4 . 64 per hour, effec- tive January 18 , 1976. Carried Business Person of the Week - Bill Riker Superintendent Dingman read the ollowing letter from Ralph Jordan, Tompkins County Chamber of Commerce. Superintendent Dingman commented that the Department is very proud of Bill Riker and that the Board should know that we have employees of this caliber. January 8 , 1976 Mr. Robert 0. Dingman Supt. of Public Works City Hall 108 E. Green Street Ithaca, New York 14850 Dear Mr. Dingman: It ' s nice once in awhile to open your mail and find that someone has taken the time to write a complimentary letter. And, that' s exactly what this is . We are pleased to announce that Bill Riker has been chosen as our "Busi- ness Person of the Week of January 12th, 1976. " This program seeks to give recognition to our working citizens who sincerely give of them- selves to make our community a nice place to live. Sometimes the pace 3 - January 14 , 1976 4 of our business environment prevents us from taking the time to recog- nize those employees who portray those extra-special qualities . These people, unselfishly give of themselves . As you know "Bill Riker" is one of these people. The Boy Scouts are es- pecially proud and appreciative of Bill ' s contributions to their organi- zation. Over the years Bill has been quite instrumental in Newfield' s scouting program. He has been on the Committee for Troop # 34 Newfield sponsored by the Oddfellows since February, 1971 ; Committee Chairman of Pack # 34 since November 1969 ; and has taken care of the fiscal Ad- vancement of Awards to the boys during this time . Mr. Riker is an active member of the Newfield United Methodist Church. He is on their Board of Trustees , and serves on the Administrative Board of the Church. When Bill volunteers his time , he ' s not afraid to roll up his sleeves and really work. At the Church, he does his share of the physical maintenance -- including painting, mowing the lawns and other repair work. Bill was there too when the Newfield School needed help moving to their new library. And, of course , we know that you feel Bill ' s the type of person that =not only handles the responsibilities of his job , but is a congenial , =cooperative worker. We feel that it ' s people like Bill Riker, that help build the fine community we all call home. Sincerely, /s/ Ralph L. Jordan Executive Director Mayor Conley remarked that he would like to write a letter to Bill on behalf �f himself and the BPW thanking him and complimenting him for achieving this sward. Stewart Park Commission Mayor Conley state t at the Stewart Park Commission is made up of members of the Trust - which is the Tompkins County Trust Co. and also the City. The Mayor and the members of the Buildings , Grounds and Parks Committee (Commissioners Schickel , Baldini & Shaw) serve on the Stewart Park Committee . The Mayor will be calling a meeting of that Committee within the next week or two . WATER AND SANITARY SEWER COMMITTEE Amend the 1976 Equipment List By Comm. Ewanic is seconded y Comm. Baldini RESOLVED, That the Common Council be requested to amend its 1976 Equip- ment List by adding one used duplicator at a cost of $200 . 00 to be pur- chased by the Sewer Division, and one Unit Heater # F8340-2 at a cost of $207. 00. Carried PUBLIC BUILDINGS, PUBLIC GROUNDS AND PARKS COMMITTEE Lots at 306 tiru 346 Floral Ave. By Comm. Schickel : seconded by Comm. Shaw RESOLVED, That the Common Council be advised that the lots at 306 thru 346 Floral Avenue have no further public works use except that there are 3resently water and sewer transmission lines across the northerly portion. �n easement protecting these lines must be retained. Discussion followed on the floor. A vote was taken which resulted as follows : Carried Sugar Maple for DeWitt Park By Comm. Schickel : secon e by Comm. Shaw RESOLVED, That the Sugar Maple offered by the Area Beautification Council for planting in DeWitt Park be accepted. BE IT FURTHER. RESOLVED, That the planting be accomplished by city forces in the location selected by the Sueprintendent . Carried - 4 - January 14, 1976 McPherson Builders - Southside Park By Comm. Schickel :seconded by Comm. Ewanicki RESOLVED, That requisition for payment No. 1 from McPherson Builders for construction services in connection with the Southside Park be approved in the amount of $18 ,597 . Carried Warren Brothers Co. - Cass Park By Comm. Schickel : seconded y Comm. Baldini RESOLVED, That a final payment requisition of Warren Brothers Company in connection with the site development of the north portion of Cass Park which calls for the release of retainage in the amount of $10 ,968 . , be approved. Carried Anton J. Egner - Rothschild ' s Plaza By Comm. Schickel : seconded y Comm. Baldini RESOLVED, That a bill of Anton J. Egner for architectural services in connection with Rothschild' s Plaza through December 25 , 1975 , be approved in the amount of $101. 58. Carried Anton J. Egner - Ithaca Mall By Comm. Schickel : seconded by Comm. Baldini RESOLVED, That a bill of Anton J. Egner for supervision of construction ;, in connection with Ithaca Mall through November , 1975 , plus reimbursabla_3 expenses be approved in the amount of $853. 86 . Carried Anton J. Egner - Cass Park Swimming Area By Comm. Schickel : seconded by Comm. Shaw RESOLVED, That a bill of Anton J. Egner for construction administration at the Cass Park children' s swimming area, plus reimbursables , be ap.- proved in the amount of $572. 66. Carried Bids for Renovation. of Southside Center By Comm. Schickel : seconded by Comm. Baldini RESOLVED, That the Superintendent be authorized to receive bids for the renovation of the Southside Center, returnable February 23. Discussion followed on the floor. A vote was taken on the motion which resulted as follows : Carried Cass Park Marina Superintendent Dingman reported that it appears that the State feels that it will be to their advantage to have the Marina operated by the Finger Lakes Parks and Recreation Commission. There will be no involve- ment by the City in its operation. FINANCE , ACCOUNTS & CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS COMMITTEE A stract No. 1 By Comm. Bodine : seconded by Comm. Schickel RESOLVED, That bills audited and approved by the Finance Committee and listed on Abstract No . 1 of the General Fund accounts of the Department of Public Works and on Abstract No. I of the water & Sewer Division, be— approved for payment. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the bills receivable be approved and order; rendered. Carried PARKING , TRAFFIC AND TRANSIT CON24ITTEE Bus S elters Comm. Stein reported that the architectural firm of O'Brien & Taube have been selected to design the three bus shelters for the downtown area. The contract , in draft form, is in the hands of City Attorney Shapiro, who will discuss various items with the architect ' s lawyer before it is brought { before the Board. 0 F..Y::WiYl'Ms'L.3r'.'r3r'.-.,.ifWaa'an'.Ja':.G"� 'A..i:.:31Wm.. _ ...s.'•_'_.wW.�..t:ati.J U.w-.r'✓.w.,ax.aH.�'v.ra.a",-aa.,.+ra.wa..waa.:._...,.+..,..r.....u....,..,...+v.,.....�-.,.................•.......+, +.......--..-.o.--,.�.._ -.-.....(-......--..,......... 5 - January 14 , 1976 e Bus Stop at 100 E. Green Street Ty—Comm. Stein: seconded by Comm. Schickel RESOLVED, That a request from the Office for the Aged for permission to receive and discharge bus passengers at the Community Transit bus stop in the 100 block of East Green Street be approved subject to regulations on the use established by the Superintendent . Carried South Hill School Pavement Markinas Comm. Stein reported that improved school, signs and new additional word legend pavement markings requested by the Parent Teachers Association of the South Hill School on Aurora and Hudson Streets , will be included in the Department of Public Works present sign replacement schedule and the 1976 pavement striping program. OLD BUSINESS Expungement of Water and Sewer Bills Discussion was held as to which way the Board should go on the matter of expungement of Water and Sewer bills . Comm. Ewanicki stated that it is an imposition for the Board to deliberate on these "two-bit" requests . The imposition should be placed on the people who petition for the ex- pungement to appear here in person. Comm. Ewanicki stated that he will ' see Mr. Wright, City Chamberlain, and discuss the matter with him. =Traffic Light Synchronization Comm. Schickel inquire as to the status of the stop light syncronization project. Superintendent Dingman explained what was happening relative to syncron- ized traffic lights . Supt . Dingman felt that it will be spring before the goal is achieved. Mall Benefit Assessment District .ontroller Daley reports t at a resolution was passed by Common Council _n December that requested that this district be established in time for -.he tax assessment to go out with the regular real estate taxes which is - ...ay lst . Speaking on behalf of Counselor Shapiro, we have to create a local law to do this and, to do this , we need direction from this Body, on how you intend to establish this Tax Mall Benefit Assessment District. At the present time the Finance Committee has two proposals before them. One is a recommendation of Council with the primary and secondary district , and one by the then Comm. Golder. We would appreciate expediting this matter as soon as possible. Drinking Fountain at the Gazebo Mr. Joseph Gentile reported t at he and Asst . Supt. Hannan did get to- gether to discuss the possible drinking fountain at the Gazebo, at the former intersection of W. Buffalo St. and Brindley St. Mr. Gentile researched the availability of parts for the existing fountain. Parts are available for the repair of old fountain fixtures , so it is very likely that the fountains themselves could be repaired well within the gift of $500 . Asst . Supt. Hannan reported that he will not be able to determine the condition of the underground water line until spring, when they can do the necessary digging. Pesolution ,r Comm. Stein : seconded by Comm. Schickel LSOLVED, That the Board of Public Works accept the anonymous gift of 500 . and that we thank the donor through Mr. Gentile. Carried NEW BUSINESS Alderman Spano - Liaison Member omm. Ewanicki announce t at e would like to welcome Alderman Spano as the new liaison between the Board of Public Works and the Common Council. e 6 - January 14 , 1976 Excellent condition of City Streets Mayor Conley commented that he had received many compliments on the conditions of our City streets during the recent snow storms . He felt the City employees had done remarkably well in keeping the streets and parking lots in good shape during the holiday season. Letter of Gratitude to Comm. Clynes 7ayor Conley suggested that Superintendent Dingman draw up a letter of gratitude for Comm. Clynes ' services to the Board of Public Works and the City. This letter will then be signed by the B. P.W. Commissioners, H with the official seal of the City, and mailed to Mr. Clynes. Adjournment On a motion, the meeting was adjourned at 5 :11 P.M. Jos ,ph Rundle, City Clerk Edward J. Conle Mayor f 9 P BOARD OF PU} LIC WOI:KS PROCEEDINGS City of Ithaca, New York Regular Fleeting 4 : 00 P.M. January 28 , 1976 PRFSENT : 112yor - Conley Commissioncl s Baldini, Ewanicl:i , Shaw, Stein ABSENT: 'o111missioners (Z) - Bodine , Sclii.ckel 'U7111ERS PRESENT: Superinteace of of Public Works - Dingman Planning Director - Van Cort l:sst . Supt . of Public Works - Hannah City Attorney - Shapiro ksst . to the Superintendent - Doughcrty Traffic Engineer - Gombas City Engineer - Cox Alderman - Spano City Chamberlain - Wright City Clerk -- Rundle MINUTES : By Comm. Ewanicki : seconded by Comm. Shaw RESOLVED, Thai the minutes of the January 14 , 1976 meeting be approved as recorded by the City Clerk. Carried PERSONS APPEARING BEFORE THE BOARD_ x Mrs . ArleeRobinson, r0prosentinIg the Tompkins County Veteran ' s Committee , appeared before the Board and presented the following letter which was Q signed by all the members of the Tompkins County Veteran' s Committee as follows : To The City of Ithaca Attention : M2. Dingman Ile the members of the Tompkins County Veteran' s Committee , representing the many Veterans Organizations within the City of Ithaca and the County of Tompkins , do herebt- agree that the proposed Memorial_ to the Korean Lnd Vietnam War ',Dcad meets with our approval . .)iscussion f>,11ov,ed on the floor by the Board. Resolution. By Comm. Shaw: seconded by Comm. Bald-irai RESOLVED, ,That t}-,e proposed location and design for a Tompkins County Memorial to Korea and ifietaam servicemen in DeWitt Park in accordance with designs prepared by the Planning Department over date of October 1975 , be approved, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, T'.at contingent upon filnding, the Department be authorized to proceed with the construction of the Memorial . Carried SUPERI, 'i ENDE'1T' S REPORT Elmira roan Plan Emanuel Cartor of the City Planni_ng Dept. made the presentation of the Elmira Road Plan to the Board.. Appointr±ents yCamm. Eivanicki : seconded by Comm. Shaw RESOLVED, That the Superintendent ' s appointment be approved as follows : Paul. Tuitison, a Laborer in the 'Kater 8 Sewer- Division at $3. 01 per hour, effective January 19 , 1976 . Carried Resolution of Appreciat-ion - Mr. it)'-)1 Cl}'Iles I,y Cormm; . L vaaick : se C�Tld'.',C �j` �Gl'si1±t.YL;u LC 11'!x-T WIiI RF.AS, :om::lissioner John C. C1.}-lies :eras served as Commai=sioner of this Board of Pub1_ic h1orks for t1�C years i�si? i:hro1rkT l_97 , a,lcl I:'I-II',REAS , 1,e scrve:d tliis P),)ard ivlth disLi-ictinn. for two years as Cha Lrmi an l :a in(, and of lt:i J;1 i;I'_14".�'S l;C)it:7:111:�t�•< _iilu ttitU ;'C'--l__'s �xS Chairman of its $li .i tr Grounds comm�ttce , anc', V e fool-f, j't'tI':> L-li` e unsfi_tlltinlc;jy 01: his j.i aT?(I 0fi ';)7`t: C� ;3=. � OL" `• Cl i:1i� SC,�aY'�I , InCIIldi-,lu hC'. d0 si.1-1 , a �, al,.'.ii 4•i,l_ti.l 1C �Z '.�,t�"�i:s ]l�ft71;1f:11�.3711�t; 1l.l I.7 T) on P t;r Road , ar_ct 2 January 23 , 1975 lic.- has artio.00 no servo his coiTmuii- �f. -1 ,v a-,, First 11ard Aider:!ian and a,; rirst Wafd 1te-oresontativc on the Tomp- kili!; cot'lat y Board N01,,') 'THEREFORE , BE IT P'i]SO -'VIED, That ilkis Board of Public Works does 1101'(Ihy Cxpress its thanks -nd �-Lnprcciation -11-o Jack fnr his devotion to ci ,,,ic duties , his aivarenc--s of iiftinicipal problems , <�nd his leadership in _;Col vine them in tLe inLoresr of his i7oiLo1v cit �l-zorl s of the community, a n ,Ci BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the unde-irsi,(,Pod extend to Jack their best iviFhes for continued good. health L-iid prosp°rity. T11F BOARD OF PT'BLIC WORKS Edward J. Conley, Ma, or (S) John Ewanicki (S) Ralph Baldini (S) S1.,,.iart Stein (S) J. Milton Shaw (S) Gerald Schickel (S) John Bodine (S) Rohert 0. Dingman (S) V. Pat Hannan (S) johin Dougherty (S) Philip Cox (S) Joseph Rundle (S) Richard Daley (S) IT IS FURTHER RECOMvIENDED Th�:t a cop, of the foregoing resolution be spread on the minutes of this meeting and a copy thereof be presented to Jack. Carried WATER. 5 SANITARY SEWER COMMITTEE Bids - Water & Sei�:er Division Isy Cc)-,rm. Ev\ranicki : secondid by Comm. Shaw 'ESOLVED, That-. the Super intoncl en-;-- be authoriZe(I t-o receive bids for the necus of the Water and Sewer Division for the 1976 sea-son for cement asbestos sewer pipes and for ductile iron water pipe on February 23 , 1976 . Carried Use of additional space by Challon.ge Industries S-V coili,1911. Ewani-c-ld Ri7� 1. , I additional room S 0 LVED Mat Challenge Industry be authorized to use an. add -LIZ he Vi'ater and Sewer building housing the glass crushing p].aiit as soon as the Water and Sewer Division is able to va-Ca.L.e the space. Carried Service Agreement with I .W. C. --�Z-o-T—by Comm. atclini -B Y Comm. FuanicTf7socol RESOL'v­ED, That a special meeting be called witli all six Commissioners presoi-,--L , to discuss the service aoreeii.icnr with tre 1 .w. c. Carried 11TGT HWAYS , STREET LIGHTING AND REFUSE CCNTMITTEE Inc . pay_ ment No . 2 -5,16 , 7 ' 13y Corrr. Shaia : seconded iy Coiiw-i. Bal""Liii K1",SOLVFD. That progress payment No . 2 -From Agway, Inc . -.or cc-ostritiction eel-T] -S n ion with the pole b,IYll ��'(JLIIDlnent shelter for -,Y�h.e (-'on- -Ce connect struction and Maintenance Division be -.]?prove:? -1-a the amount of 'j,116 , 776 . 1Zeconstruction of Elmira Road T (,o M_ -, dj Ely Colpni. Shaw : secoTS -HT, 0Y ' RESOLVED, That the capital imidrc)-,,rc rent proposal cntitleld "Reconstruction of Elmira Road , January 19 , 197b" prepared by the Engineering Division be approved and forwarded to the Common Council . IT TS FURTHER RESOLVED, That this Board approve Alternate 4 of said pro- posal which calls for the constructi.on or a 60-foot wide granite curbed , - 3 - January 28 , 1976 asphaltic surfaced highway having two 12-foot lanes in each direction and a 12-foot median reserved for left turns . IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED, That the business community of Elmira Road be invited to meet with the Board of Public Works for the purpose of review- ing in detail this proposal and offering comments . IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED, That t'De department be authorized to proceed with such soil investigation and comprehensive drainage design which will be necessary for the implementation of the proposal . iscussi.on followed on the floor with Comm. Stein pointing out that there are two different proposals between the Planning Department proposal and _:?e Board of Public Works proposal and raising questions as to the orderly process of proceeding, to gain the necessary approval for a project of this size. A vote was taken on the motion which resulted as follows : Carried •C-hallenge Industry to Collect Scrap Aluminum � y Comm. Shaw: seconded by Comm. Ei%,anic i SOLVED, That Challenge Industry be authorized to collect scrap aluminum om the regular refuse collection routes of the city in accordance with &egulations to be promulgated by the Superintendent. Carried Elmira Road Testing By Comm. Shaw: seconded by Comm. Baldini RESOLVED, That the Engineering Division be authorized to employ profes- sional assistance for soil borings and laboratory testing in preparation for the design of pavement on Elmira Road. Carried .•eet Lighting Survey - West Hill Comm. Shaw: seconded by Comm. Ewanicki -.SOLVED, That the resolution of Common Council at its regular meeting on January 7 , 1976 which called upon the Board of Public Works to initiate a comprehensive street lighting survey of the West Hill area be referred to the Highway Committee . Carried Ithaca Mall Requisition No . 11 from Streeter Assoc. - $11 , 500 . By Comm. Shaw: seconded by Comm. Bald4ni. RESOLVED, That requisition No . 1-1 of Streeter Associates for construction services in connection with the Ithaca Mall be approved in the amount or $11 , 500. Carried BRIDGES, CREEKS F, STORM DRAINAGE COMMITTEE Circle Greenwa_y Comm. $ lclin reported that Mrs . Mulholland will have a report from the Environmental. Group the first week in February. At that time we will meet to discuss the constructioa of Circle Greenway in t.'ie Six Mile Gorge . PUBLIC BUILDINGS, PUBLIC GROUNDS & PARKS COM�4IITTEE F_r,,,e r s A a r k c t __i:c 1 0; 71m. Sgxaw scconuc(T by Comm. Ew nicici. I .VED, That the Far,r.ers Market contract for thv use of space on the 1 :r Lehigh Valley Railroad grounds be renewed for the period May :,ugh October of 1916 on the same to-mas rind conditions as 1975 . Carried McPherson Builders - Sout'llside Park Piy;nent of $9 , 402 , By Com71i. STia►v : secolcF [;y Comm. E'waniCk -- McPherson Builders, has pre. entod requisition for poyrneent No . 2 for construction services in connection with South-side Part; and Playground in 4 tin Ul rY 1976 ­uiount of $9 , 402 . This or-iTirs the total paid to date to $27 , 999 on a total contract of $58 , 130 and indicates .5.5% completion. I - ' on for rvii,ent No . f,-oi,,i McPherson Builders for ' ESOLYED, That re-quisit-L I -L, , 1 -1 construction services in connection with the Southside Park and Playground be approved -in the amount of $9 ,402 . Carried I -FINANCE , ACCOUNTS & CAPITAL !MPROVEMENTS COMMITTEE TEE Abstract No . 2 By Comm. Stein: seconded by Comm. Ewanicki RESOLVED, That bills audited and approved by the Finance Committee and listed on Abstract No. 2 of the General Fund accounts of the Department of Public 11,orks and on Abstract No. 2 of the Water and Sewer Division, be approved for payment. IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED, That the bills receivable be approved and ordered rendered. Carried B. P.W. Authorization to Receive Bids for Vehicles By Comm. Stein : second-e by Comm. Shaw I t be authorized to receive bids for vehicles T'SOLVED., That the department and other equipment that has been authorized in the 1976 budget and ap- pears on the 1976 authorized equipment list . Carried Commons Benefit District By Comm. S�E_ein` s&_c_c_nJ_e_d' by Comm. Baldini RESOLVED) That a meeting of the Board of Public Works with the Mayor, Superintendent and the Attorney be held for the purpose of preparing recommendations to the Board on the establishment of an assessment of a Commons Benefit District. Discussion followed on the floor. A vote was taken on the motion which resulted as follows : Carried Authorization to Receive Bids for Street Construction Materials By Comm. Ewanicki : seconded by Comm.-Balil-ni RESOLVED, That the department be authorized to receive bids for Street Construction materials and supplies which will be necessary to purchase during 1976 to the extent that monies have been budgeted. Carried PARKING ,, TRAFFIC & TRANSIT CoD!MITTEE Crouse-Hinds Traffic Equipment By Comm. Stein: secon ed by Comm. Shaw Each year the staff recommends that the city standardize on Crouse- Hinds traffic signal equipment . In order to accomplish -this , it is neces- sary for the Board to request Common Council to pass a resolution adopt- ing Crouse-Hinds as the standard of equipment . h.is process does not eliminate bidding , but it does limit the types of equipment which may be bid upon. RESOLVED, That it is in the best interests of the City of Ithaca to star.- dardize the Crouse-Hinds traffic signal and controller equipment for use in the City of Ithaca as follows : a. The City now has Crouse-Hinds traffic signal and controller equipment 0 in use at fifty intersections throughout the city. b. This action will minimize the -inventory of repair parts which must be maintained for servicing traffic signals and controller equipment. C. Labor costs for servicing a standard type of signal will be less than if required to service different types . 5 - January 28 , 1976 IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Common Council be requested to adopt Crouse-Hinds as the standard traffic signal and controller equipment to be purchased and used by the City of Ithaca in the year 1976 , except on the existing state arterial system on Meadow Street, and to authorize the Board of Public Works to advertise for bids and purchase traffic signal and. controller equipment of this -manufacturer in such quantities as there are funds appropriated in 1.976 , Carried Bid on Buses By Comm. Stein: seconded by Comm. Baldin RESOLVED, That the department be authorized to bid for one 45-passenger and three 33-passenger diesel powered transit-type motor coaches in accordance with a specification of March 8 , 1976 when such specification has been approved by the Urban Mass Transit Administration. Discussion followed on the floor. A vote was taken on the motion which resulted as follows : Carried Bus Shelters Comm. Stein reported that the contract has been in the hands of legal p representatives of both the City and the architects for two weeks as concerns the bus shelters and bus graphics design. There have been several points of discussion which have been cleared up. The new con- tract is now being retyped. City Attorney Shapiro reported that he had spoken to the architect ' s attorney and they are aware that the contract may have to be reviewed by UMTA so he will send a draft down for UMTA as soon as it is available to us and, after reviewing it, will get the UMTA approval . ,ommunity Transit System iy Comm. Stein: seconded by Comm. Baldini the tFSOLVED, That he report of the Community Transit System on operations for the year 1975 and for the last quarter of 1975 be received and placed on file. Comm. Stein presented the Community Transit System Report of Operations for the period from January 1 , 1975 to December 31 , 1975 , as well as the October to December 1975 period report . Comm. Stein reviewed several points of statistical interest. Asst. Supt. Dougherty also commented on the report. A vote was taken on the motion on the floor which resulted as follows : Carried NEW BUSINESS Auburn Park Project Comm. Stein reported on the Auburn Park Project . By Comm. Stein : seconded by Comm. Ewanicki RESOLVED, That the Board of Public Works refer the design of the Auburn Park improverients to Supt . of Public Works Dingman, and IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the calling of a Public Hearing on the ,.losing of the 100 block of Adams Street be referred to City Attorney- Shapiro. Discussion was lield. A vote ryas taken on the motion on the floor, which resulted as follows : Carried 6 'January 280 , 1,97 6 Tre,--:. for tfic Collc, -,,-,-.own Area Couii-M.. Stein reported that the matter of trees for the Colle,'('. " -Lo"t,,,,n area ,gas approved by the Planning Boar-I with recommendation to come to the Board of Public Works to get into the bidding process so the trees could 0 It> be bid on and planted in the spring . Discussion followed . it was decided to bring the matter before the Board again at the first meeting in February. Adjournment On a motion, the meeting was adjourned at 5 : 48 P.,\I. IT phIA. Rundle, City Clerk Edward J. Co6ey, � ayor BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE December 24, 1975 9705 Ithaca College G2122 33.15 9706 S. Huntington F2144 15.00 9707 George A. Ridenour F2144 15.00 9708 S.D.A. Church F2144 23.66 9709 Cornell University F2144 121.58 9710 A. J. Eckert Co. , Inc. F2144 482.24 9711 Frank Huffman F2144 148.90 9711 if " G2122 148.90 9712 Paul R. Rider F2144 22.12 9712 if it it G2122 22.11 9713 Town of Drvden F2378 168.40 9714 Town of Ithaca F2378 54.83 9715 Ithaca College F2144 173.78 9716 City of Ithaca F2650 1.43 9717 Donohue-Halversor_ 62122 28.00 9718 Ken Morusty G2122 8.00 9719 Morusty G2122 18.00 9720 Frank Orzino G2122 27.00 9721 LHroy Weber G2122 18.00 WATER TOTAL $1530.10 SEWER APPROVED BY FINANCE COMMITTEE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE JANUARY 14, 1976 9722 Donald F. Kelly G2122 16.57 9723 Orval French F2144 15.00 9724 M. G. Hunter F2144 15.00 9725 Peter Sarkus F2144 15.00 9726 John W. Petrillose F2144 15.00 9727 Lee Johnson F2144 15.00 9728 Alexander Ardwin F2144 12.16 9729 Ida Weber F2144 14.01 9730 Rory E. Blackwood F2144 20.00 9731 Town of Ithaca F2378 360.99 9732 Town of Ithaca F2378 334.91 9733 Town of Ithaca F2378 219.21 9734 Town of Ithaca F2378 50.09 2735 Morse Chain Co. F2144 227.14 9736 Morse Chain Co. G2120 175.00 9737 James Mahanna Estate G2120 10.00 9738 Dryden Water Dist # 1 F2378 1200.00 9739 Tovm of Lansing F2378 75.00 9740 Finger Lakes State Parks Comm. F2378' 18.75 9741 City of Ithaca F2655 720.80 9742 City of Ithaca F2655 82.98 9743 City of Ithaca c: F2�5S 5.56 TdTAL �i18.�r APPROVE BY FT,NANCE C01fl1ITTEE ff 1029 Town of Ithaca A2262 136$$00.00 1030 Crispell Charter Service A1170 50.00 1031 Tompkins County Trust Co. A2192 15.35 1032 Tompkins County Trust Co, A2192 7.00 1033 Tompkins County Trust Co. A2192 7.55 1034 Tompkins County Trust Co. A2192 10.00 1035 Office of The Aging A1750 561.42 1036 Town of Ithaca A1750 1,607.77 TOTAL 138,759.09 BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE January 28, 1976 9744 Antonio Hernaez G2122 20. 66 9745 Forest City Lodge G2122 108.62 9746 Charles L. Wilson F2144 15.00 9747 Carroll' s Sales & Svice. F2144 12.71 9748 James Ciaschi F2144 11.39 9749 Countrywide Theaters F2144 242.85 9750 Village of Lansing F2378 3, 221.96 9751 Cornell Univ.-Dept. of Agronomy F2650 60.00 9752 Sophie Moon F2144 640.60 9753 Stephen Zifchock F2144 203. 15 9754 Town of Ithaca F2378 353.41 9755 Village of Lansing F2378 81.95 9756 Ithaca College F2144 111.08 9757 Village of Cayuga Heights F2378 5,812.50 9758 Village of Cayuga Heights F2378 84. 15 9759 Town of Dryden G2374 249.08 9760 Town of Ithaca G2374 62. 27 9761 Town of Ithaca F2378 40.39 9762 Town of Ithaca F2378 139.95 9763 Town of Ithaca F2378 422.72 9764 Town of Ithaca F2378 141.37 9765 Town of Ithaca F2378 44.44 9766 Torn of Ithaca F2378 44.44 9767 Town of Ithaca F2378 13, 162.50 9768 Donohue-Halverson, Inc. G2122 25.00 9769 Burris Plumbing & Heating, Inc. G2122 9.00 9770 Weber Plumbing & Heating, Inc. G2122 59.00 9771 Glenn Smith G2122 25.00 9772 A.J. Eckert Co. G2122 28.00 9773 City of Ithaca-General Fund F2655 656.49 9774 City of Ithaca-General Fund F2655 111. 29 9775 City of Ithaca-General Fund F2655 3.48 9776 ToT-n of Ithaca F2378 3, 151.54 TOTAL 29,355.99 WATER SEWER APPROVED BY FINANCE COMMITTEE Y� v V '[yam(./�j//�V r J ��P A BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS CITY OF ITHACA, NEW YORK Regular Meeting 4 :00 P.M. February 11 , 1976 PRESENT : :Mayor_- Conley Commissioners (6) - Baldini ,, Bodine , E4�.anicki , Schickel , Shaw, Stein OTHERS PRESENT: Superintendent of Public Works - Dingman City Attorney - Shapiro Asst . Supt . of Public 1'lorks - Hannan City Clerk - Rundle &sst . to the Superintendent - Dougherty Aldermen - Spano , Meyer City Engineer - Cox City Chamberlain - Wright MINUTES : By Comm. Baldini : seconded by Comm. Shaw RESOLVED, That the minutes of the January 28 , 1976 meeting be approved as recorded by the City Clerk. Carried PERSONS APPEARING BEFORE THE BOARD The following people from the Fall Creek area spoke to the Board con- corning the flooding of their basements caused by the ice jams in Fall Creek and. Cascadilla Creek: Mr. Ernest Grosser, 102 West Fall Street Mr. Arthur Cleaveland, 1207 N. Cayuga Street Mr. Wayne Stei.nbaugh, 7 Woodland Place Mr. Joseph Jamarusty, 1109 N. Cayuga Street Mr. Jack Bacon, 110 Fall Street Mr. Robert Nobles , 112 E. Fall Street Mrs . Dorothy Grosser, 102 West Fall Street Discussion followed on the floor. Resolution By Comm. Fwanicki : seconded by Comm. Bodine RESOLVED, That the problem of flooding in the Fall Creel: area be refey'red to the Bridges and Storm Drainage Committee with pourer to act on behalf of the Board. Carried SUPERINTENDENT' S REPORT Construction and Maintenance Livision Promotions By Comm. Schickel : seconded by Comm. Shaw RESOLVED, That the Superintendent ' s promotions be approved as follows : In the Construction and Maintenance Division effective February Is , 1976 , 1 . Charles Bowlsby to a Maintainer at $3 . S3 per hour 2. Forrest Stinson to a Maintenance Man at $3 . 39 per hour. 3. Mitchell Kent to a Maintenance Man at $3. 39 p r hour . Carried Appointments By Comm. Baldini : seconded by Comm. Schickel RESOLVED, That the Superintendent ' s appointment of Arita Howe as a Bus Driver in the Transit Division at $3. 67 per hour, effective February 16 , 1976 be approved. Carried WATER AND SAN.'_-TA RY SEWER' COMIMITTEE Service Agreement - Southern Cayuga Lake Intermuni_cipal_Z1'ater Commission By Comm. lwanichi : seconded by Conan. Schickel IT IS RT:COAiMEENl)ED That the Board of Public Works adopt the following resolution which is intended to lead to a. service agreement between thc, City of Ithaca , acting through its Board of Public Works , and the SUiot'ic'. i-n (,'IyLlezi 1nt:Er?TtUn.LclpaJ Welter CrJnlmission , acting for he Con'mi ,::;. tin ,iad all beh-alf o � the Towns of Lansing, 7ryclen and Ithaca azid the k7il , .z<ye of 1 , - - ''� 2 February 11 , 7.976 PU"SOLVED, That -the Board of P10).tic Works of the Ci�t:y of Ithaca } ore-hy approves the concept for a service contract as ozitIlned in the January 19 , 1976 memo of John Etti,anicki and Rloel Desch, ai)d abrees to actively negotiate a service contract for the maintenance and operation of the izater system administered by the Southern Cayuga lake Intermunicipal Water Commission. IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Superintendent be directed to develop the basis of a contract working as nearly as possible within the Format of the January 19 , 1976 memo . Carried Water Bill Expungements City Chamberlain Wright appeared before the Board to explain the policy on Water bill expungements , previously set by the Board of Public Works . Discussion followed. Resolution By Comm. Ewanicki : seconded by Comm. Shaw RESOLVED, That the request of James Elliot to be excused from the 10% penalty for late payment of his water bill , be denied. Discussion followed on the _floor. A vote was taken on the motion which resulted as follows : =- Ayes - (5) Nays - (1) - Comm. Schickel Carried Resolution By Comm. Ewanicki : seconded by Comm. Shaw RESOLVED, That the request of John C. Cusick to be excused from the 10% penalty for late payment of his water bill , be denied. Discussion followed on the floor. A vote was taken on the motion which resulted as follows : Ayes - (5) Nays - (1) - Comm. Schickel Carried Water Contract - Village of Lansing By Comm. Ewanic is seconded by Comm. Baldini RESOLVED, That the Board of Public Works authorize the Mayor to enter into a Water Contract with the Village of Lansing on behalf of the City of Itbaca, New York. Discussion followed. A vote was taken on the motion which resulted as follows : Carried HIG.IWAY, STREET LIGHTING AND REFUSE COMMITTEE Shade Tree Report C :rni. Shaw reported that the plan, planting list , and recommendation of the Shade 'free Commission arrived in his office too late for review and recommendation for this meeting. It will be proposed for action on. February 25. Discussion followed on the floor. Recommendation was made that the Board not wait until February 25th to vote on shade trees since the planting season is now. Resolution By Comm. Shaw : seconded by Comm. Schickel RESOLVED, That the planting list and recommendation of the Silade Tree Commission be accepted and Superintendent Dingman be authorized to pro- ceed with the bidding for the spring planting of shade trees for the Northside, Southside and Collegetown areas . Carried 3 - February 11 , 1976 Soil Testing - Elmira Road By Comm. Shaw : seconded by Comm. Schickel RESOLVED, That an agreement between the City and B. K. Hough for soil testing in connection with the design of pavement for Elmira Road for the sum of $9 , 600. be approved, and that Superintendent Ding;-fan be authorized to execute the same on behalf of the 'Board of Public Works . Discussion followed. A vote was taken on the motion i%rhich :.e,silted. as follows : Carried Street Lighting Survey - West Hill By Comm. vShaw : seconded by Comm. Bald.ini RESOLVED, That the Common Council be advised that the street lighting of the West Hill area of the city , including Floral Avenue , can be in- creased to . 5 foot candles at an increased annual cost of $2 ,640 . This increase in lighting will not provide for improved lighting on those portions of Warren Place , West Village Place , Chestnut Street , Brookfield Road, and Oakwood Lane which are now lighted with ornamental fixtures and .w served by underground wiring. It also does not provide for lighting those portions of Taylor Place , Sunrise Road and Westmount Drive which Ut are not now lighted. No money exists in the lighting budget for this improvement. This information is forwarded to the Common Council in re- sponse to its request for a comprehensive study of street lighting in the area. Discussion followed. A vote was taken on the motion which resulted as follows : Carried Route 13 Lighting By Comm. Shaw : seconded by Comm. Schickel RESOLVED, That the Superintendent be authorized to negotiate with the NYS Electric and Gas Company and the NYS Department of Transportation with respect to discontinuing the lighting of the northeast arterial portion of Route 13 except at intersections . Superintendent Dingman explained the reasons for the decision to discon- tinue the lighting of the northeast arterial portion of Route is except at intersections . Discussion followed. A vote was taken on the motion which resulted as follows - Carried Towing Charge - William F . Corgel By Comm. Shaw : seconded y Comm. Schickel RESOLVED, That in response to a recommendation from the City Attorney and from the Chief of Police that William F. Corgel be reimbursed for a towing fee of $21 . 40 which he incurred by having his car -cowed from a prohibited spot in the Seneca Parking Garage . Carried "'UBLIC BUILDINGS , PUBLIC GROUNDS AND PARKS CONBU TTEE ;,ease of Offices to Tompkins County Comm. Sc iTckel : seconded by Comm. Ewanicki RESOLVED, That the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute a lease agreement with Tompkins County which provides for the lease of the first , second, third and fourth floors and a portion of the basement at 123 Sot:th Cayuga Street , and the fourth floor at 108 11",as1 Green Street , and 10 park- ing spaces on the second level of the Green Street karkiny Garage , for a total annual rent. `L of $36 , 782 . 25 . The lease has a term of three years commencing on Ja.n��ary 1 , 1976 . It includes maintenance , repair , .janit(') isl service, and. all ,.itilities except telephone . Discussion followed on the floor. A vote was taken on the motion which resulted as fc7? : cars C'_;r -r•i Pry 4 Febi.a'ary 11 , 1976 !-'I , ACCOUN"I'S AND CAPITAL 00ITMITTEE 1-, tract No, . 3 B cine : seconded by Comm. Schickel i,',1FSOJ,VF;D, 'I'llat bills audited and ap[),,coved by the Finance Committee and iistod on Abstract No . 3 of the General Fund accounts of the Department of Public Works and on Abstract No . 3 of the Water and Sewer Division, be approved for payment. IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED, That the bills receivable be approved and ordered rendered. Carried Transfer of Funds By Comm. Bodine : seconded by Comm. Baldini RESOLVED, That the following transfers in the accounts of the Construc- tion and Maintenance Division be approved : From: Account A5010 Street Administration, Line 402 Utilities $256. 00 To : Account A5010 Street Administration, Line 220 Office Eqp. From: Account A5142 Snow Removal , Line 317 Salt & Cinders - $395 . 00 To : Account AS142 Snow Removal , Line 407 Contractual Services Carried PARKING, TRAFFIC AND TRANSIT COMMITTEE Three Bus Shelters By Comm. Stein : seconded by Comm. Baldini RESOLVED, That the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute , subject to any Urban Mass Transit Authority approval that may be required, an owner-architect agreement between the City of Ithaca and O 'Brien and Taube , architects , which provides for architectural services on the desil7w- of three bus shelters to be built under. the UNITA program, and which further provides for architectural services in the development of bus graphics in connection with the Transit System. The locations of the three bus shelters to be designed are : a. The southside of the 100 block of East Green Street adjacent to the Woolworth building. b. The west side of the 100 block of South Aurora Street in the area known as Rothschild ' s Plaza . C. The north side of the 200 block of East Seneca Street within the Seneca Parking Garage . The terms and conditions of the agreement provide that the bus shelters shall each have a seating capacity of IS persons , be adequately heated and lighted, and that the three shall have a fiXed construction cost limit of $23 ,100 . The terms and conditions further provide that the bus graphics shall consist of a logo-type , comprehensive -route information system, a design for the exterior of the bus and related items affecting the identity of the system. The contract provides that the total cost of architectural services with respect to the shelters shall not exceed $4 , 300, including supervision of construction, and the total cost of architectural services for the bus graphics shall not exceed $22330 . Carried Plot of Land for Construction of a Bus Shelter By Comm. Stein : seconded by Comm . Baldini RESOLVED., That the City Attorney be directed to initiate action leading to the acquisition by the city of a plot of land on the south side of the 100 block of East Green Street immediat-ely adjacent to the east face of the Woolworth building and the south line of East Green Street for the purpose of constructing a bus shelter. IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED, That the City Attorney be d-Lrect(,,d to institute such actions as are necessary for acquisition by the city of rights to construct a bus shelter in the southwest corner of the Seneca Parking Garage. Carried 5 - February 11 , 1976 Ithaca Transit System By Comm. Stein: seconded by Comm. Schi.ckel RESOLVED, That the city bus system now h.nown as the Community 'Transit System be designated in the future as Ithaca Transit . Carried Adjournment On a motion, the meeting was adjourned at 6 :17 P.M. tf: �Jo ph Rundle , City Clerk Edward J. C nley, Mayor BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE February 11 , 1976 9777 John Krupas G2122 17.89 9778 V.F.W.-Finger Lakes Post #961 62122 . .37.88 9779 Village of Lansing F2378 20.05 9780 Ithaca College F2144 506.42 9781 AME Zion Church 62122 156.07 9781 AME Zion Church F2144 156.06 9782 Town of Ithaca F2378 207.00 9783 Village of Lansing F2378 3,457.72 9784 Rocco Lucente F2144 11 .39 9785 Walter T. Gangle F2144 17.66 9786 Village of Lansing F2378 15.47 9787 Adolphus Hailstork F2144 8.74 9788 413 N. Tioga St., Inc. F2144 30.00 9789 Cerrache A Co. F2144 25.81 9790 College A Dryden, Inc. F2144 12.50 9791 Bessie Carpenter F2144 17.66 9792 Arthur Small F2144 22.76 9793 Anthony Petiti F2144 12.31 9794 David Borden F2144 35.45 9795 Ada Slowe F2144 13.73 9796 Jason Fane F2144 38.15 9797 Theron Johnson F2144 14.82 9798 Annie Telfair F2144 18.38 9799 Vina Ruane F2144 10.31 9800 LeVina Borgeson F2144 20.70 9801 Village of Lansing F2378 45.05 9802 Rocco Lucente F2144 63.92 9803 Milton Zaitlin F2144 16.97 9804 Carl Howser F2144 14.43 9805 Julia B. Way F2144 16.07 9806 J. D. Gallagher Co. F2144 11.91 9807 Anna Solan F2144 13.73 9808 lames Gardner F2144 81 .04 9809 Shirley E. Valenza F2144 20.00 9810 Hichael Flannery F2144 20.00 9811 Jon Saltzgaber F2144 26.68 9812 Ira R. Sherwood F2144 27.23 9813 James Ciaschi F2144 27.79 9814 Rocco Lucente F2144 112.79 9815 Thomas Phillips F2144 11 .99 9816 Magdalene MacLarney F2144 17.53 9817 Virginia Curry F2144 14.43 9818 Mary B. Leonardo F2144 16.07 TOTAL 5,442.56 WATER 5,230.72 SEDER 211.84 APPROVED BY FINANCE COMMITTEE lU BOW OF PUBLIC WORKS MCEEbINGS CITY OF ITHACA, Nkt TORK Regular Meeting, 4:00 p.m. Pebruaiy 25, 1976 PRESENT: Mayor - Conley Commissioners (5) - Baldini, Bodine, Ewanicki, Schicket* Jtein ABSENT: Commissioner (1) - Shaw HERS PRESENT: pt. of Public Works - Dingman City Attorney - ohaoiro et. Supt. of Public Works - Hannan City Clerk - Rundi4l asst. to Supt. - Dougherty Aldermen (3) - H_ditfidri, ReYer, Spano City Engineer - Cox Vice Chairman Ewanicki opened the meeting and presided until Mayor Conley arrived. MINUTES: By Comm. Baldini: seconded by Comm. Stein RESOLVED, That the minutes of the February 11, 1976, meeting be approved as recorded the City Clerk. r Carried ICATIONS QBerman Meyer read the following letters received from her constituents: Dear Mrs. Meyer: This has been an unusually hard winter on our roads and much repair work will be necessary in the spring. I would like however, to call your attention to the parking lot next to Millers between E. State St. and Seneca Way which has been metered for several years and has been in on abominable state for most of that time. It is now most hazardous ._ drive one's car thru the •multidinous pot holes. ice this is a metered parking area, I feel the City has an obligation to maintain in reasonable repair. I would appreciate it if you would call this situation to the attention of the depart- ment concerned. Very truly yours, Elizabeth M. Gillis 213 Cascadil.la Park Ithaca, New York 14850 Asst. to the Supt. Dougherty reported that the parking lot referred to in Mrs. Gillis' Letter had been temporarily repaired this week. Dear Mrs. Meyer: Since the Green St. Parking Ramp opened, I have used it many times and find it most cowmmient. However, I am amazed that So few people have taken advantage of this parking facility. In spe$king with various people about it I have found that even some of the employees who 'work right on Che Commons are'pafamil�ar with it and haven't used it• ` To increase the use of this:p$rklag ramps I would suggest the follov► mg: 1. gave a street map printed in the Journal with arrows showing exactly how to get on and off. 2. Uve ,the City offer free parking for a week with an attendant at the ontrances and also one at the exit on the f trot floor gp there is no confusion in getting off. Once- they+'try it and fifi&iut how conitenient ia, I am sure they would use it fteequently. 3, $yblicize the cost - some people I have talked with thought it was expensive. it took thg public a while to get useed td tMs merita-of using the,Seneca St. Ramp. When they are, educated to use the Green St. Paerking 'k4mp, the Commons should enjoy e3vqn bore hp8iness. Very truly yours. Elisabeth Mr. Gillis 213 C4scad11la'Park Ithac4; NeO York 14850 -2- February 25, 1916 The matter of the Green Street Parking Ramp was referred to the Parking, Traffic and Transit Committee. Dear Nancy, I am putting in writing a matter which I spoke briefly about at an East Hill Civic Association meeting a few months ago. Today however wag one of those "last straw" days so here is my letter. I am sure this problem is ci y wide but being a long time resident of East Hill I will concern myself with this akea alone. I have been plagued for a long time, as I am sure have many others, by dbgd rifling,-through and overturning trash cans. Today, in back of one of Qur apartment houses on Eddy Street, I found four trash can completely overturned and the hai1bage sp'read all over the r4gdf yard. Last fall, in an effort to arrest this probleat, t bddght new can lids and oi' new cans for all our properties and affixed springs and clips to all ok them (at no small expense). Though this does not alleviated the probletA tompetefyj its does radically reduce its occurance. It also reduces the loss of can lids, which either blow off, or get run over by cars or get stepped on since they are normaffy scattered over the sidewalks by the trash collectors. With in a few weeks all the sptitigs had been ripped off. I called the Department of Public Works and explained that t had placed the springs on the cans in an effort to stop the spread of garbage off the yatds and public areas. I was told in curt terms that the trash collectors did rtbt even have to pick up garbage that is "tied down", even though it is not much extra Gto'rk to take the can lids off with the springs attached. I was further informed that the men have to do so much work in an alloted time span, and tY�ty cam _ not be slowed dood. That's alright for the DPW's work quotas, but someone has to tsk<- Lhe time to cifan up the trash. Either the city has to pay to clean it out of the street or the _andlotd _- does, or the property owner or the tenant has to give some of this time gratis. Or - the trash can just sit there until it disintegrates. Everyone is concerned with instilling a feeling of civic pride in property owners. It is very difficult to measure civic pride in dollars, and no matter what happens, it can not be legislated. It grows from the extra effort which is expended often without tangible monetary reward. I feel that property owners should be helped by the city through legislation to achieve an overall improvement in neighborhood appearance. I realize there exist glaring violations in housing codes by some property owners, but I definitely feel that there has been an overall improvement ' in the condition and quality of housing in the East Hill area. Many houses, both single and multifamily have been painted or resided. There is an increasing interest in the historic and architectural value in the old houses on East Hill. Tenants on the whole are concerned with the quality of the building they are living in, and most landlords realize that they are protecting their investment by taking care of it. TO we Why can't we be allowed to secure our trash can lids with some kind of fastener? aA Vhat can't the trash collection men take a little more care and effort in handling ,of the cans? Why do we allow trash to be piled up in plastic bags, or sometimes merely in paper bags? Why can't greater restrictions be placed on the number of stray dogs running around the area (which is another problem to itself)? There are many problems concerning improving the appearance of East Hill (shoveling sidewalks, mowing lawns, cars parked everywhere--front lawns, sidewalks, etc.), but the only way to solve these problems is start doing it, even one at a time. I feel its time that this happened. Sincerely, C. J. Anagnost 903 E. State St. Ithaca, New York 14850 Discussion foll,:�wed on the Council floor. Superintendent Dingman advised Alderman Meyer that it is permissible to secure the lids to the garbage cans by a chain, spring or whatever is necessary, if it can be readily removed. PERSONS APPEARING BEFORE THE BOARD William Sullivan - Ithaca Amateur Softball: Mr. Sullivan appeared before the Board on behalf of the Ithaca Amateur -Softball Association, and requested permission to use the two soft ball fields at Stewart Park. Mr. Sullivan also mentioned that 10 fields are needed but only eight are available, including the two at Stewart Park. tY2 Supt. Dingman requested that the Board agree with him that the Cass Park fields will ` also be made available to the Recreation Department. Discussion followed on the floor. fid .V aA -3- February 25, 1976 RQ*alution: By Comm. Stein: seconded by Comm. Schickel RESOLVED, That the matter of ball fields be referred to Youth Bureau Director, Robert Cutia, with the power to make decisions and act upon them. Carried ERERINTENDENT'S REPORT Appointments: By Comm. Schickel: seconded by Comm. Bodine "SOLVED, That the Superintendent's appointment of Howard Find as a Laborer in the Buildings & Grounds Division at $3.01 per hour effective February 18, 1976, be approved. Carried srial Photography Request: Supt. Dingmad reported that Common Council authorized 4,000 for aerial photography at the tequest of the planning Division. The Planning uivision has now requested the Engineering Division to administer the contract in obtaining aerial photographs. Resolution: By Alderman Baldini: seconded by Alderman Schickel RESOLVED, That the Board, of Public Works authorize Supt. Dingmah to solicit proposals on aerial photography in an amount not to exceed $4,000. Carried WATER AND SANITARY SEWER COMMITTEE yids were received on Monday, February- 23, .1976, for furnishing otr. 36" Butterfly j&alve with Electric Controls, Ductile Iron Water Pipe, Cement Asb:.�taa Seger Ptpc, ,knd Water Meters with Remote Reading Devices as shown on the attached bid canva6b =heet. By Comm. Schickel: seconded by Comm. Bodine RESOLVED,. That .the. contract for supplying one 36" Butterfly Valve with Electric Controls in accordance with the• specifications:of February 9, 1976, be awarded to Henry Pratt Company for. their low net bid of $7,744. Carried Mayor Conley arrived .at the meeting at 4:35 p.m. As received on•:Ductile.Iron.Water Pipe Cement Asbestos Pipe, and,.Water Meters: Comm. Ewanicki: seconded by Comm. Schickel . ..:SOLVED, That .the contract for supplying Ductile Iron Water Pipe in accordance with the specification of February 3, 1976, be awarded to Griffin ripe Products Company at the following unit costs: 4" mechanical - $3.51 6" mechanical - $4.16 6" Tyton - $3.85 12" Tyton - $9.00 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the contract for supplying Cement Asbestos Sewer Pipe in accordance with. the specification of Pebruary 3, 1916, be awarded to John Mansville Sales Corporation for their unit price of $3.05 per foot. BE IT STILL FURTHER RESOLVED, That the contract for supplying Water Meters with Remote Reading:Deviceie.in accordance with the specification of February ,9, 1976, be awarded to Badger :Meter, Inc. for the unit :prices.shown on their bid sheet. Carried HIGHWAYS, STREET LIGHTING AND REFUSE COMMITTEE Bids received for Granite Curb: Bids were received on Monday February 23, 1976, for supplying Granite Curb. Comm. Baldini: seconded by Comm. Bodine SOLVED, That the contract for supplying Granite Curb in accordance with the opecification .of February 4, 1976, be awarded to the North Carolina Granite Corporation for their low lump sum price of $11,202.64. Carried Public Hearing: By Comm. Baldini: seconded by Comm. Schickel RESOLVED, That a hearing be held in the Common Council Chambers on March 24 at 4 p.m. as required by Section. 5.47 of the Ithaca City Charter as codified, on the proposed construction of curb and gutter on West Clinton and Cherry Streets and the proposed assessment of- 50% of the cost thereof against the abutting property owners. Carried -4- February 25, 1q6 City Attorney Shapiro arrived_ at the meeting at_,4:38 pqx.,.. BRIDGES, CREEKS AND STORM DRAINAGE.COMMITfEE No Report. PUBLIC BUILDINGS;'PUBLIC GROTINDS AN1 AkkS((w60MP4ITTEE rjr!'; -�,.,'•1, ) ..�,li 'loll Bids received on Tractor: Bids Mere receiv0d"od Monday February 23, 1976, for supplying an Agriculture Tractor.', By Comm. Schickel: seconded by Cpmm.. Ewanicki ' RESOLVED, That, the contract for 4iippl�fng' one Agriculture Tractor!,irk accpr,dance wAth, the specification of. February 12;' 1976, be awarded to,,T & J .Simplia,Lty Tractor Sales f,or their low net bid of $2,647.13. ' .a Carried Anton J. Egner - $181.48: By Comm. Schickel: seconded by Cgkmm. Baldini RESOLVED, That a bill of Anton J. Egner & Associates for reimbursable expenses in r-oonection with architectural services on the Ithaca Commons be approved in the amount of $181.48. Carried i . McPherson Builders - $1,555.50: By Comm. Schickel: seconded by Comm. Ewanicki The construction agreement with McPherson guilders; Inc. for construction of Southside Park provides that in the event of a prolonged suspension of construction activities, the retainage on the contract may be reduced to 5%. RESOLVED, That payment Appl cation No. 3 of McPherson Builders, Inc. general contractors on the Southsid ' P.4;k and Playground, which requests a payment of $1,555.50 representing one-half.,of the 10% retainage, be approved. , Carried Bids for Southside Community Center: Comm. Schickel reported that bids were received - on Monday, February 23, 1976, for the renovation of the Southside Community Center in accordance with the specification of December 15, 1975, and the Addendum of February 6, 1976. A complete tabulation of the bids and their alternates is on file in the Superintendent's office. Bids were taken on four kinds of work - general constructi.cn; plumbing; heating, ventilation and' air conditioning; and electric. ' - Considering all alternates as desirable and acceptable, the low bids were as follows: General Construction - Ivor Johnson Construction Co. $ 84,311.00 iA Plumbing - Donahue-Halverson, Inc. 16,189.00 ►$ Heating, Ventilating, Air Conditioning - Ken Bruielly 9,235.00 Electric - Bear Electric Company 13,761.37 The total of all bids plus alternatives comes to $123,496.37. Providing for architectural fees and related expenses of $17,500, the total known construction costs are $141,500. Applying a contingency of 10% makes a construction budget total of $155,600. Architect Egner has canvassed all of the above bids and has reviewed the qualifications of each of the low bid contractors.. He recommends award of the contracts to the low bidder for each of the four contracts. Resolution: By Comm. Schickel: seconded by Comm. Baldini RESOLVED, That contingent upon the authorization by the Common Council of a construction budget of $155,000 to cover construction costs, architectural and related expenses and construction contingencies, the Mayor and the City Clerk be authorized to execute construction contracts as follows: Ivor Johnson Construction Company $ 84,311.00 ,�.. Donahue-Halverson, Inc. 16,189.00 Ken Bruielly Plumbing & Heating, Inc. 9,235.00 Bear Electric 13,761.37 Mayor Conley reported that there were 23 alter" ives bid separately and we have been able to complete this project, including 1 of the alternatives which were k$ suggooted. These were very reasonable b�4o. Discussion followed on the Council floor. Yg A vote was taken on the motion, which reeulted as follows: as Carried rj 1 s e 'qq -5- February 25, 1976 FINANCE, ACCOUNTS AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS COMMITTEE Abstract No. 4: By Comm. Bodine: seconded by Comm. Ewanicki RESOLVED, That ;bills audited and approved by the Finance Committee and listed on Abstract No'. 4 of the General Fund accounts of the Department of Public Works and on Abstract No. 4 of the Water and Sewer Division, be approved for payment. IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED, That the bills receivable be approved and ordered rendered. Carried anual Report Funds: By Comm. Bodine: seconded by Comm. Baldini 9SOLVED, That a transfer of $100 from the Accounts of the Superintendent in the ffice Supplies Line to the Printing Line be approved to provide funds for the printing of the Annual Report. Carried PARKING, TRAFFIC AND TRANSIT COMMITTEE Comm. Stein reported that the Bus Drivers of the transit system prefer to have the name remain Community Transit System rather than be changed to Ithaca Transit System as was resolved at the February 11, 1976, meeting. ' Journment: On a motion, the meeting was adjourned at 4:50 p.m. �Joseph A. Rundle, City Clerk Edward Con ey, yor BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE February 23, 1976 9819 Paul Warren G2122 21.70 9820 V. F. W. Finger Lakes Post # 961 G2122 39.70 9821 Charles Riker F2144 15.00 9822 Village of Lansing F2378 11.39 9823 " rr it F2378 11.39 9824 it it it F2378 15.47 9825 Norman Snyder F2144 23.21 9826 Gunther Thaer F2144 21.95 9827 D.T.K. Dietrich F2144 28.00 9828 Toi-m of Ithaca F2378 680.58 9829 Burris Plumbing & Heating G2122 24.00 9830 Weber Plumbing & Heating Co. 02122 48.00 9831 City of Ithaca F2655 870.48 9832 " it It F2655 209.70 9833 it rr rr F2655 5.15 9834 " " " F2655 12.18 TOTAL 2037.90 WATER 1,904.50 SEWER 133.40 Approved by Finance Committee 1037 Blanch Drake A1710 32.19 1038 E. J. Burke A1710 63.12 1039 William McGuire A2655 11.00 1040 Ne— York State Elec. & Gas Corp. A263e 134.00 TOTAL 240.31 _'. I J BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS CITY OF ITHACA, NEW YORK Regular Meeting 4 :00 P.M. March 10 , 1976 RESENT: ommi.ssioners (6) - Baldini , Bodine, Ewanicki, Schickel , Shaw, Stein ASSENT: ayor - Conley OTHERS PRESENT: City Attorney - Shapiro city Controller - Daley City Chamberlain - Wright Supt. of Public Works - Dingman Police Chief - Herson Asst, Supt. of Public Works - Hannan City Clerk - Rundle pity Engineer - Cox Aldermen (3) - Spano, Holman, Asst. to Supt. of Public Works - Dougherty Meyer In the absence of Mayor Conley, Vice Chairman Ewanicki chaired the meeting. MINUTES By Comm. Baldini : seconded by Comm, Schickel RESOLVED, That the minutes of the February 25, 1976 meeting be approved as recorded by the City Clerk. Carried CITY ATTORNEY' S REPORT City Attorney Shapiro stated that for informational purposes, at the request of Mayor Conley he wo,uj4;:ljke. to,-say something about the time table for the Special Benpfit Histrict. We have sent a list of formulas received from the Planning Department to the Bonding Council. As soon as it comes back,..the Mayor has ip4icated- that he would like to . call a special meeting of the Common Council 'to enact a local law and 'as soon thereafter as it is possible, he will probably ask the Board of Public Works ,to .adopt , the plan. - whatpver it, is,;- with-respect to the Special Benefit District: SUPERINTENDENT'S (REPORT By Comm. o ine : secon ed by Comm. Schickel RF,SOLVED,=, That -the Superintendpnt be authorized. to execute .an. agreement with Lockwoo4, Mapping, Inc. for aerial photogrgphy. ih', the City-.af- Ithaca in an amount not to exceed $4 ,400. Carried IATSR AND SANITARY SEWER COMMITTEE Letter from the. Southern Cayuga sake Intermunicipal Water .Commissio1, . City; Clerk Rundle read the following letter: $9uthern Cayuga Lake l.ntermunipi.pal, Water...Commission - Towns of. Dry.,den, - Ithaca, Lansjng and Village' 'of Cayuga Heights I26 E. Seneca' Street thaca, Nev York 14850 March 10, 1976 Edward J. .Conley, Mayor ' C4a rman of the Board of Pub. ic. Works G$ty ,of Ithaca 108 East Green Street Ithaca, New York ,' 14850 Dear .Ed The Intermunicipal Water Commission has been meeting with the Water and Sewer -CoMthi,ttee .,of the Board of Public Works for the past three months, working tow.ard;:an '.ag�r.epment for maintonance and operation of the water syst:ems ,Ae.rved .by,.the..$olton Point water "ystem with .the, city of Ithaca, Two.,weeks .ago.,we, re.c�ive.d the *,*timate -from the ' Board of Public Works of the cost to the Intermunicipal water Commission of a maintenance contract i 2 - March 10 , 1976 with the City of Ithaca. The total cost is $1S9.500. 00 We subsequently met with the Board of Public Works Water and Sewer Committee and Mr. Dingman and Mr. Hannan to see if it were possible to reduce the estimated contract cost: It was obvious at that meeting that the City officials felt the proposed figure was the minimum amount the City could do the job for. The Intermunicipal Water Commission decided at our meeting on March 8 , 1976 that the cost was excessive and that we could not afford a contract with the City. We have, therefore , started to interview applicants for Chief of Plant Operations because we must have him on our payroll by April 1. We thank you for your interest in our project and we wish to also thank themembers of the Board of Public Works and Mr. Dingman and Mr. Hannan for the many hours spent in working out the memorandum of understanding and the cost analysis. Sincerely yours, /s/ Walter J. Schwan, Treasurer Comm. Ewanicki reported that some of the negotiatoi•j "o not believe that the City and the Town are that far apart on a figure, therefore, the negotiations are being kept open.. , letter from Town Treasurer Walter J. Schwan does not conCiude the water negotiations . Water Bill Expungement - Ithaca Dousing Authorit;- Comm. Ewanicki reported that the Ithaca Housing Authority is in arrears in payment of their water bills . This is the fault of our own bookkeeping and the computer. On 3/1/76 they were- in arrears $4 ,249.92. On 6/1 - $304 . 84; 9/1 - $366. S8 ; 1211 - $333. 26;"' 3/1 - $341. 59 making a total of $5 ,596. 19. They have requested expungement of the penalties. Chamb4tlain Wright explained to the Board how this error happened. The penalty would add 10% on to the total bill, Resolution y�o`mm.—ghaw: seconded by Comm. Schickel RESOLVED, -That the B. Q.W. expunge the penalties on the Ithaca Housing Authority water bills which have been assessed against water used, until the bills are paid up to 'date. K Carried HIGHWAYS, STREET LIGHTING AND REFUSE COMMITTEE Street Trees Bids Received Y Comm. Shaw: secon e y Comm. Schickel RESOLVED, That the contract for- supplying 184 street trees in accordance with the specifications of February 19 and the bid of March 8 , 1976 be awarded to Schictel Nursery for their low total bid of $8,700. IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Common Council be requested to add an additional $600. to account A7110A, Line 323, for stakes , peat moss and plant food to be used in planting the trees . Discussion followed on the floor. A vote was taken which resulted as follows : Carried Col_ legetown Design Project _ y comm, _ha`w: seconde4 by Comm. Baldini RESOLVED, That the department be authorized to proceed with the improve- ments in the 100 block Of Dryden Road and the 400 block of Eddy Street as shown on plans entitled, "Collegetown Design Project" prepared by, Keith Gray and dated FQkruary 23, 1976, to the e$tent that funds are available. Discussion followed on the floor, 3 - March 10, 1976 City Attorney Shapiro requested that no work on this project be started until he has a signed lease in hand from Cornell University. Supt. Dingman agreed to this request . A vote was taken on the motion which resulted as follows : Carried ?VBLIC BUILDINGS, PUBLIC GROUNDS AND PARKS COMMITTEE Stewart Park Food Concession Bids By Comm. c is el : seconded y Comm. Bodine RESOLVED, That the Superintendent be authorized to receive bids on the food concession at Stewart Park for the 1976 season. Carried Robert Boehlecke, Architect - Southside Park c ic el : secon e y omm. Bat ini By omm RESOLVED That a bill of Robert Boehlecke, Architect, for supervision of construction of Southside Park on Plain Street be approved in the amount of $250. � Carried d FINANCE, ACCOUNTS AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS COMMITTEE Abstract No. 5 By omm. o ine : seconded by Comm. Schickel RESOLVED, That bills audited and approved by the Finance Committee and listed on: Abstract, N,o.--.S., of the General Fund accounts of the Department of Public Works and. on� Abstract No. 5 :of the Water and Sewer Division, be approved for payment. J IS FURTHER RESOLVED, That the bills receivable be approved and irdered rendered. Carried Workshop Peter Larson $y Comm-Bodine: seconded by Comm. Baldini RESOLVED, That Auto Mechanic Foreman Peter Larson be authorized to attend the American Public Works Association Workshop on Motor Vehicles Equipment Maintenance in P*ttsburgh on March 16 and. 17 at the city' s expense for registration, travel , meals and accommodations. Carried PARKING, TRAFFIC AND TRANSIT COMMITTEE Change ,in- Transit Syst.em�Name Comm. Stein' reported. that his. Committee ,'is running, a survey. on -the change in name of. the. Transit-. System. Comm. - Stein will have a report - at the next meeting. It appears clear from the bus clientele to keep the name as it is. Cayuga Boat Tour ftpt. .Dingman reported that the Cayuga Boat Tour, operated by Cecil Cage has requested that their permit to use dock space in Stewart Park be con- tinued for the year 1976. on the,:same• terms and-conditions as .it- was in ,975. : These terms. and conditions -. besides setting forth what their .re- ,ponsibilsities. axe,I.as far -as insurance; also required them to pay . $100.O0 ,,+er year for the privilege . Resolution By ' omm. : Schickel : seconded by Comm. Baldini RESOLVED, That the Cayuga Boat Tour be authe- * 7ed to continue the use of the Stewart Park dock under the same terms -_nditions as were used during 19M. t ,. Carried 4 - March__19. , 19 76 NEW BUSINESS Letter from Ithacare Center Vice Chairman Ewanicki read the_ following. Letter--to the Board: ITHACARE CENTER 115 South Quarry Street Ithaca, New York 14850 December 10 , 1975 Mayor Edward Conley City Hall 108 E. Green Street Ithaca, New York 14850 Dear Mayor Conley, The Ithacare Resident Council represents the over 7S older and handicapped ^ residents at the Ithacare Center. We are writing you to make you aware of our concern of the lack of public restrooms and rer � :_. aas in the downtown Ithaca- Ithaca Commons area. The need for public restrooms is one which I' am sure all visitors to the Commons would agree with. Older people, how- ever are particularly sensitive to the need for a public rest/waiting area. Although it may seem a short distance to you, it is difficult for us to cover the distances involved, and desperately could use a heated area. Many of us have sat in shoe stores and restaurants , without really wanting to buy shoes or eat, just so that we could get in out of the cold, and rest before doing any other shopping. It is our sincere desire that with the development of the Caldwell Mall, attention be given to our needs . It certainly is to the advantage of our downtown area business men to make the downtown area as attractive to all shoppers, both young and old, as it can be . Your consideration of this matter is greatly appreciated. Sincerely, Ithacare Resident Council /s/ Alfred M. Pridham Ellen Gabriel U. B. Hart Ida M. Probasco Alica M. Noonan Ella Seymour Marian G. Bailey Jean Dobson J. A. Mulcahy Rosamond Berry Comm. Baldini voiced his objection to the length of time which lapsed between the date of receipt of the letter, December 15, 1975 , and its being brought to the attention of the Board, three months later. Discussion followed on the floor. Resolution By Comm.Baldini : seconded by Comm. Stein RESOLVED, That the Board support this request from Ithacare in principal for a public rest/waiting room and refer it to the Commons Advisory Committee. Carried Adjournment On a motion the meeting was adjourned at 4 : 47 P.M. I Jo ph Rundle, City Clerk Edward J. Conydy, Mayor ; BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE MARCH 10, 1976 9835 James Thorp G2122 13.96 9836 Ithaca College G2122 165.85 9837 Robert Cullen F2144 15.00 9838 James C. Smith F2144 25.46 9839 Naomi P. Cook F2144 11.93 9840 Lambertis Gibbs F2144 11.39 9841 Joan N. Sears F2144 15.00 9842 Gertrude Przyrenbel F2144 15.00 9843 Leo Wells F2144 12.36 9844 Lorion Bacorn F2144 12.63 9845 Toi,°n of Ithaca F2378 60.78 9846 City of Ithaca F2144 25. 25 9847 Cornell University G2120 19,978.42 9848 Tovn of New field F2378 88.36 9849 Village of Lansing F2378 172.20 9850 Village of Lansing F2378 3,153.92 TOTAL 23,777.51 WATER 3,619.28 SEWER 20,158. 23 APPROVED BY FINANCE COMMITTEE BOARD Of PI B IC ,WORKS P8t}CEEDINGS CITY OF ITHACA, NEW YORK Regular Meeting 4 :00 P.M. March 24, 1976 PRESENT: aye or- Conley Commissioners (6) - Baldini, Bodine, Ewanicki, Schickel, Shaw, Stein OTHERS PRESENT: Supt. of u i.c Works - Dingman City Clerk Rundle City Engineer - Cox Asst. to Supt. of Public Works - Dougherty City Attorney - Shapiro Planning Director - Van Cort Aldermen (3) - Meyer, Spano., Slattery MINUTES: Ry.Comm. Baldini : seconded by, Comm. Schickel RESOLVED, That the minutes of the March 10, 1976 meeting be approved as tecorded by the City Clerk. Carried PUBLIC HEARING - CURB & GUTTER ASSESSMENTS - CLINTON $ CHERRY STREETS Motion to open Public Hearing on Curb & Gutter Assessments Baldini : seconded y Comm. Schickel RESOLVED, That the public hearing on curb and gutter assessments be opened. Carried The following persons spoke in opposition to the curb and gutter assess- ments : Mr. Bernard Wols'_;i - 127 Cherry Street Mr. Steve Turesik - 817 Taber Street Mr.. Neil Wallace -'or Wallace Steel $ Triangle Steel Mr. Wallace expressed his concern about excessi., .arbing because of the number of trucks which turn around at his place of business . Mr. Gary Carlson:, President -of Nates Floral Estates, spoke in favor of the curbing since it will enhance Clinton Street. However, he said he was very concerned about the drainage. If the drain in front of the Trailer Park is raised it will cause problems in the park, so he is requesting that the Engineers take a good look at the situation before they raise it. Mr4. John Gillespie, owner of Triaxon, spoke because he owns tracks and a building in the. area and his question was : Is it necessary to put in curbing in order to improve the road? 1Supt. . Dingmanl & answer was yes, Mr. !Gillespie was neither for nor against the project . Mr. Gillespie also has a drainage problem in front of his property. l�t`'i" Wendell Hautaniemi of Ithaco spoke and said he was concerned with the curbing and the intersection of South Cherry Street. Discussion followed on the floor. Motion to close Public - ?arin onn�Curbs and Gutters By Comm. Baldini : seco7` Comm Schicckel RESOLVED, That the public hearing on curbs and gutters be closed. Carried Curbs and Gutters . - W. Clinton St. and Cherry St. y omm. Shaw: seconae4 ty Comm. Ewanicki RESOLVED, That 5'0% of the cost of curbs and gutters proposed to be con- structed . on West Clinton Street. between the. Relief Channel and Cherry Stre` and on Cherry Street between West Clinton Street and Tabor Street, be asses sed against the property owners abutting said streets in proportion to the front. footage. Discussion followed on the floor. Supt;. Dingman commented on the property benefits which exist when curbs an gutters are installed. i A vote was taken on the motion which resulted as follows : Carried PERSONS APPEARING BEFORE THE BOARD Gordon Mueller, 37 Horvath Drive r. Mueller spoke to the oar in reference to the following letter which was presented to Supt. Dingman and the Board: Mr. Robert Dingman Board of Public Works 108 E. Green Street Ithaca, New York 14850 Dear Mr. Dingman: May I respectfully submit for your consideration the following proposal of a boat rental operation, to be located in Stewart Park. This enterprise to be owned and operated by one Mr. Gordon Mueller and me, Bradley Judson, and being familiar with the boating industry, a number of years , starting with growing up in a boating family, having the family run part of a boat yard, and working for a boat rental, I feel that I have the necessary knowledge and capabilities needed to successfully operate such an enter- prise. -_ As you may be well aware , there is presently no other such enterprise operating on the southern shores of Cayuga Lake, specifically in the city of Ithaca. It is our contention that such an endeavor will not only at- tract people to Stewart Park, but will add to the tourist trade for the Ithaca area as well . The desired location of this operation would be situated behind the care- takers dwelling on the Fall Creek inlet. Our basic requirements for instituting such an enterprise, would encompass the following: a) A small building which would serve as an office and storage complex for necessary equipment and management of the enterprise, although we have a specified minimum size, (12 ' x 151 ) for this building, we are willing to abide by any restrictions or limitations that may be imposed by local ordinances. . , s b) A floating dock facility, which may and shall be removed at the end of the boating season. The purpose of the dock shall be to provide an easy access entry/exit, for the lessee of the rental equipment (boats) . Proper liability insurance will be provided in accordance with your require- ments. Therefore, we hope you will consider this new enterprise as a recreational asset to the City of Ithaca. I am, most respectfully yours, /s/ Bradley Judson Bradley Judson Mr. Bradley Judson a partner to Mr. Gordon Mueller, also appeared before the Board to answer questions from the floor as to his part of this venture. Discussion followed on the floor. Resolution $y omm. wanicki : seconded by Comm. Bodine RESOLVED, That the request for a boat rental business at Stewart Park be referred to the Parks, Public Building and Public Grounds Committee with the 0ow,er to act on behalf of the Board Dj#c"'!sAa©n followed. City Attorney Shapiro'ladYised the Board that if this is #01 to be a large concession type, i't ;," Uld be let out for bids . 4 Mayor Conley stated that maybe it could be done on a permit basis this year on a trial basis. A vote was taken on the motion which resulted as follows : Carried Mr. Jeff Uotila, Fora Gara e, Spencer, N.Y. Mr. oti a appeare be tore the—Bo;ird explain his misunderstanding of the "specs" which were published in regard to the trucks which were put gut to bid. The bid which he submitted is $2,000. under what it should be. ir: Uotila stated that he had never been in this situation before and iondered what the legal implications were. (City Attorney Shapiro gave his legal opinion to the Board, which was that the Board can hold Mr. Uotila to his bid or they can - since Mr. Uotila did make a mistake - take the next lowest bidder so that Mr. Uotila will not have to take a loss. He cannot increase his bid. City Attorney Shapiro questioned Supt. Dingman and Asst. to the Supt. Dougherty, as . to whether they felt the "specs" were clear or unclear as mentioned b)y Mt.' Uotila. =Supt. Dingman stated that there were three (3) alternatives : Aw i... =1) Mr. Uotila could withdraw his bid. 2) Mr. Uotila could be expected to perform on his bid, as stated. 3) In the event that Mr. Uotila withdrew his bid, there would still be two (2) alternatives - the Board could then award it to the next bidder or it could rebid that particular item. Attorney Shapiro stated that if the item goes out for rebid, Spencer Ford should not be allowed to bid on it. Mr. Uotilo commented that if the item went out to be rebid he should have t chance of rebiding it. Ar. Uotilo withdrew his low bid. 5UPERINTE:NDENT' S REPORT min ment By Comm. BaaTdini : seconded by Comm:. Schickel RESOLVED, That the appointment of John Eubanks , Jr. as a Truck Driver in the Construction & Maintenance Division- at $3. 53 per hour, effective March 29, 1976., be . approved. Carried Promotion -$y. omm,.—Baldini :. seconded by Comm. Schickel " . RESOLVED, That Charles Wheeler. be- promoted, to the position of Truck. Driver in the Water $ Sewer. Division at $3. 53 per hour, effective March 21, 1976, be approved. Carried ENGINEER'S REPORT 1975 Annual . Report gy ME $wanic i.: seconded by Comm. Schickel RESOLVED, That the Department of Public Works Annual Report for 1975- be received and, placed .on file with the City Clerk. " Carried !ATER :AND SANITARY .SEWER COMMITTEE Exams for Chief Water Treatment Plant and Water Treatment Plant•.Operatyrs By;. omm. wank i secon e by omm. c ickeel RESOLVED, That the Superintendent be authorized to request the Civil Service Commission to, hold. open competitive examinations for the positions of Chief Water Treatment' Plant Operator and for Water Treatment Plant Operator. Carried - 4 - March Z4, 1976 O'Brien & Gere, Engineers By Comm. wank is seconded by Comm. Schickel RESOLVED, That subject to funding by the Common Council , the Superintendent be authorized to enter into a per diem contract with O'Brien & Gere for an evaluation required by the Environmental Protection Agency to determine methods of maximizing treatment efficiencies at minimal capital expense prior to major physical improvements as may be required by said agency under the National Pollution Discharge Elimination System Permit at the city Se- wage Treatment Plant. The estimated cost of said evaluation is $2 ,500. ThE budget proposed for the study is $4,000 to allow for additional specific e valuations that may be required by the city or by the regulatory agencies . IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED, That subject to funding by the Common Council, the Superintendent be authorized to enter into a contract with O'Brien $ Gere for preparation of the "Plan of Study" leading to "Step 1 Grant Engineering Services" as required by the National Pollution Discharge Elimination System Permit for the operation of the City of Ithaca Sewage Treatment Plant. The estimated cost of the "Plan of Study" is $1, 500. IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Common Council be requested to amend the 1976 sewer fund appropriation to provide in Account G87-10-1 , Line 407 - Contractual Services - $6, 500 for the funding of thecregoing studies . -= ComM, Stein remarked that this is a large contract which will lead to an even istger contract. He asked if the City is committed to O' Brien & Gere. Supt. Dingman replied that we are not committed to O'Brien $ Gere because, upon completion of the study, we are required to go through a process of engineering selection which require that we interview at least three (3) competent engineering firms before we proceed with the design. Discussion followed on the ficor. i A vote was taken on the motion which resulted as follows : Carried btd �qn 3-wheel roller . Ewanic is seconded by Comm. Schickel A ik�ED, That the contract for supplying one 3-wheel roller in accordance 4 with the specification of March 2 , 1976, be awarded to Gateway Equipment Corp. for their low net bid of $22, 650. Carried Bids on two 4-door sedans By Comm. Ewanic ii : seconded by Comm. Schickel RESOLVED, That the contract for supplying Item (c) - two 4-door sedans, standard size, be awarded to Cayuga Ford for their low net bid of $7 ,527 . Carried Bids on AuWmotive Equipment By Comm. wanve is seconded by Comm. Baldini RESOLVED, That 'the contract for supplying Item (d) - One Suburban - be awarded to Zikakis Chevrolet for their low net bid of $4,628 . 14. RESOLVED, Tha..t. the contract for supplying Item (e) - One 3/4 ton Pickup - be awarded to zlkahis Ch ,-irolet for their low net bid of $3,416. 23. RESOLVED, That the contract for supplying Item (f) - One ton Pickup be awarded to Cayuga Ford for their low net bid of $5,441 . RESOLVED, That the contract for supplying Item (g) - One 24 ,000# GVW 144" wheel base cab and chassis be awarded to Spencer Ford Sales, Inc . for their . low net bid of $6 ,984 . 05. s Carried Q Sewer service at 225 Cleveland Avenue By Comm. Ewanic is seconaed by Comm. Schickel RESOLVED, That the bill of Robert W. Flannery for the period ending March 4 1 , 1976, for sewer service at 225 Cleveland Avenue be modified by reducing the sewer portion thereof to $41 . 08, and the Chamberlain be authorized to adjust his accounts to reflect this modification. Carried ` 5 - March 24, 1976 State Aid to the Sewage- Treatment Plant omm. Ewanicki reportect tnat we nave-Fe-en informed that the state legisla- ture has acted to restore the 33% operating and maintenance aid to the Sewage Treatment Plant, effective fiscal 1976. This means that the city will re- ceive Ill reimbursement in its current budget year for fiscal 1975, but will ,tpAceiyV the full budget amount in 1976. 1)2,soussion followed. H Gl WAYS, STREET LIGHTING AND REFUSE COMMITTEE As alt Paving Seminar 4/28 - 29 By Comm. e c el : seconded y Comm. Ewanicki RESOLVED, That two employees of the department be authorized to attend the Asphalt Paving Seminar at Syracuse on April 28-29 at the city' s expense for registration, meals, travel and accommodations. Carried ^, Rids on Cab $ Chassis E ui ment By Comm. Sc is el : seconded y Comm. Baldini RhSOLVED, That the contract for supplying Item (a) - T-ro 24 ,000# GVW 136 ' wheel base cab and chassis , both modified as indicate lin special notes a and b of the specification, and both in trade for equipment nos. 13 and C? 36 which are cab and chassis , not including dump body and hoist, be awarded to Cayuga Ford, Inc. for their net bid of $1S,766. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board of Public Works accept Spencer Ford' s withdrawal of their low bid of $12,989. 70. Carried Bid on' Refuse Packer y Comm. c is e :seconded by Comm. Ewanicki RESOLVED, That. the contract for supplying Item (b) One 16 cu. yd. - Refuse Packer - be awa -rded. to Spencer Ford Sales, Inc. for their low net- bid of $23,436. 36. - Carried I tMuse Collection" - Revised Regulations Comm. c is el : seconded y Comm. Ba dini SOLVED, That the proposed revision of regulations with respect to refuse collection be referred to the Highways , Street Lighting and Refuse Committ @e, Carried Clalipg of" 100 block - Adams Street a ng� irector an Cort exp ained briefly the improvements which are pla"Aid; for Auburn Park. He, requested a Public -Hearing be scheduled for the next Board of Public Works meeting which will be held April -14, 1976, ,on the closing of the 100 block of Adams Street. Resolution By omm. aldini : seconded by Comm. Schickel RESOLVED, .Tha,t the Board authorize City Clerk Rundle to hold a Public Hearing concerning the closing ,pf the 100 block of Adams Street. Said Public Hearing will be held " at °the next regularly scheduled Board of Public Works meeting April 14 , 1976. Cax',Sied PUBLIC BUILDINGS, PUBL-C GROUNDS AND PARKS COMMITTEE Intermural Telephone System By Comm. c is el : seconded by Comm. Ewanicki RESOLVED, .That. the bids ,for supplying one Intermural Telephone Systefi for installation in city buildings be referred to the Building's & .Grounds Com- m ittee' with power to act,, subject to the provision- of funds by_ the° Common Council . ,. Carried Water Fowl Refuse - Stewart Park By Comm. c is el : secon e by Comte, Baldini RESOLVED, That the department be authorized to proceed with the construct _ n of ' the water fowl refuge at Stewart Park in- accordance with the plans pre- pared by the Engineering Division under date of March 24 , 1975 and in 6 - March 24 , 1916 accordance with the action of the Stewart Park Commission on March 17, 1976 using funds of the Stewart fi�ust_,Acjgjmt ;a!:,,, prove—: iy the Trustees'" for said account. Carried Newman Golf Course - Rate Change Comm:Sch cce1-reported thy: income from` Newman;Municipal ,Golf Cours-e, for the year 1,975 is" show' h on page 13 of the Annual Report fr6mi!the Board, of -Public, Works whrich `has .j'ust been handed ' out. Thg total operating expenses. ,for 197,5 ,'were approximately $38 ,000. The income was approximately $34,000. The 1976 budget calls for the expenditure of approximately $43,000. `' Se rates being proposed herewith are calculated to yield approximately, $40,'000. Resolution By Comm. Sehickel : seconded by Comm. Ewanicki RESOLVED, That the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Public Works as codified be amended by changing Section 241. 6, paragraph A to mead as follows :- t. Section 241. 6 Newman' Municipal Golf Course ; rates ) rules', t. —The rates, for play at Newman Golf Course as established by the Board of Public Forks are as follows : ►:� �f '' Al Daily Tickets ; 9 Monday through Friday, excluding holidays $ Saturday, Sundays and holiday's` $ 4. 50". Monday through Friday after p.m. $ 2 . 50', ', Senior Citizen any day $ 1. 00 Season Tickets ,. 5 "Al Individual $ 75. 00 Family (husband and wife) $130. 00 Junior (under,'ege 19) $ 25. 00 �tocker Rental t f:a;, $ 9. 35 These ' rates ,'s1ia'll be, subjeet °tq. change by resolution of the Boai4-- bf Public Works. Comm. ' Schickel•`c6mmeiited that he had talked to. several retired city ,employ- ees tegardingthe possibility of getting `reduced rates to use the Municipal Golf Course. ,• rj Discussioh followed off, the A vote was,,., ak en' en the' motidii''which resulted as follows : , t Carried BRIDGES' CREEKSt,AND PTORM:D I F RA NAGE COMMITTEE CIi6ie`-`6eenwU.'rPr6 '• ctl By COMM.L Bal i.ni : se o 'dead by':Comm. Sehickel ' RESOLVED, That the plans 46r �4gt portion of the Circle ,Greenway t8 be ` construct'�d bra tie Six-{1..1 -X ' r elk k C�prge between Aurora Stmgc et Bridge and 'p Giles='S iEeet . Bridge as pf"esefte ,Xo • t}}f"y Board on ..No.vember •23, J975 , be, approved. a IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED, That the' De'partment o'ft,Publ�c Works be authorized to cooperate with this construction to the•,•'exltent d€r-p:'rovt equipment and labor as necessary for, e �o�}st� ,ction of creek crossings A and B of said 'pf dn. °!Pj . ACa1rri..ed,1 ;. E , ! • 7 7 - March 24, 1976 FINANCE, ACCOUNTS. AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS COMMITTEE Abstract No, 6 By Comm. Bo ine: seconded by Comm. Schickel RESOLVED, That bills audited and approved by the Finance Committee and listed on Abstract No. 6 of the General Fund accounts of the Department of Public Works and on Abstract No. 6 of the Water and Sewer Division, be approved for payment. IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED, That the bills receivable be approved and ordered rendered. Carried PARKING, TRAFFIC AND TRANSIT COMMITTEE Monthly Rate - $15. 00 - Green Street Parking Ramp By Comm. Stein: seconded by Comm. Ewanicci RESOLVED, That a monthly rate of $15 be established for parking on the top level of the Green Street parking garage and that this rate be avail- able on a single car basis and on a calendar month basis. IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Clerk be permitted t;, accept a $7. 50 rate for tickets effective subsequent to the 15th of the calendar month IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Superintendent be authorized to establish such regulations as are necessary to accomplish the purpose of the fore- going resolution. Discussion followed on the floor. A vote was taken on the motion which resulted as follows : Carried Bus Shelters $ Bus Graphics By Comm. Stein: seconded y Comm. Baldini RESOLVED, That the action of 'the Board on February 11 authorizing the Mayor and Clerk to execute subject to any Urban M�iss Transit Authority approval , that may be required, an owner-architect agreement with O'Brien $ Taube, architects for services in connection with bus shelters and bus graphics, be modified to provide that the Mayor and Clerk shall be authorized to execute said contract upon the agreement of the Common Council to provide funds to make up the difference between the contractual fee and the maximum amount allowed by the' Urban Mass Transit Authority. Discussion followed on the floor. A vote was taken on the motion which resulted as follows : Carried Bus System - Name Change Mayor- Conley stated rat he has had conversations with the businesses in the downtown area concerning the survey taken by the bus drivers regarding the c4an.ge in the name from Community Transit to Ithaca Transit. The down- town business Association is in favor of "Ithaca Transit. " Mayor Conley further st--ed that after the graphic design is completed, the downtown businesses ioul.d like to encourage the city to do a graphic study of all the city signs, directions, etc. and do a graphics plan in general for the downtown area, if not the whole city. High Water Problem .- Fall Creek Area Comm. Baldini reported that the High Water Problem in the Fall Creek area is still in the discussion state. Adjournment On a mot on, the meeting was adjourned at 6:02 P.M. Joseph A. Rundle , City Clerk Edward J. Conley, Mayor l ' f� BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE MARCH 24, 1976 9851 Beverly Baker G2122 21.70 9852 Ithaca City School Dist. G2374 21.70 9853 G. Robert Blakey F2144 15.00 9854 Manos Elmira Rd. Enterprises F2144 18.82 9855 James V. Ciaschi F2144 192.50 9856 Torn of Ithaca F2378 326.18 9857 Albanese P1',L-:hirg : Heating G2122 17.00 9858 Donohue-Halverson Inc. G2122 12.00 9859 R. J. Morusty G2122 12.00 9860 Frank Orzino G2122 8.00 9861 Glenn Smith G2122 9.00 9862 Weber Plumbing & Heating G2122 67.00 9863 C. R. Wilson G2122 10.00 9864 City of Ithaca F2655 810.38 9865 City of Ithaca F2655 129.88 9866 City of Ithaca F2655 5.75 9867 City of Ithaca F2655 17.08 TOTAL 1,693.99 WATER 1,515.59 SEWER 178.40 APPROVED BY r'LX iN CE COMMITTEE 1041 Ne�­ York State Electric & Gas Corp. A2560 114.00 BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS CITY OF ITHACA, NEW YORX Regular ,Meeting 4 :00 P.M. April 14, 1976 PRESENT: Mayor or - Conley Commissioners (S) - Baldini, Bodine , Schickel, Shaw, Stein 1DSENT: ,om�ssioner (1) - Ewanicki JTHERS PRESENT: ontro er - -Daley Superintendent Public Works-Dingman Asst. Supt of Public Works - Hannan City Attorney - Shapiro Deputy Building Commissioner - Jones City Clerk - Rundle City Engineer - Cox Aldermen (3) - Boothroyd, Meyer, Planning Director - Van Cort Spano MINUTES: 2y Comm. Baldini : seconded by Comm. Schickel i,? RESOLVED, That the minutes of the March 24, 1976 meeting he approv-ed as =recorded by the City Clerk. =PUBLIC HEARING - CLOSING OF THE 100 BLOCK OF ADAMS STREET Resolution to pen Hearing By - omm. Schickel : seconded by Comm. Baldini RESOLVED, That the Public Hearing to close the 100 block of Adams Street be opened. Carried Persons appearing before the Board Tf-anning Director van cort explained to the Board the proposal from the Planning Department to close the 10'0 block of Adams Street, whereby it ' would make it possible to have a street hockey court and a basketball ourt in the' neighborhood, at very little cost. Planning Director Van Cort 'elt -very sttongly that there are other ways to enter Mr. Albanese' s Building, therefore the closing of Adims- S'treet' would not- be that much of a hardship on Mr. Albanese. This project comes to the Board with the unanimous recommendation of, the Board of Planning and Development and a recommendation from Council. Planning Director Van Cort further reported that when it appeared impossible to find an _area, of compromise with Mr. Albanese, another' 'alternative was established which would mean a temporary closing of the 100 block of Adams Street on a trial basis. After the trial period, if it appears that the closin& is .very detrimental to the Albanese business., the street could be restored to its original condition. Attorney Walter Wiggins , for Mr. Anthony Albanese Attorney W}ggins spoke-,against .closing, the 100 bl:ock- of Adams Street. He explained' that Mr, Albanese has spent close to $60 ,000, for improvements to this building which fronts on Adams Street. It doesn't seem economically fear*ble to, close the street Mderman Do,othro d -, from- the. Sth- Ward. , erman oot roy_ spo a ii! favor o closing Adams Street. He doesn' t feel :.that it will block the access to the building - there is plenty of room n Dey and Auburn Streets and the way the City is doing it - gives plenty .f, access . „ _,ona;than Bernstein - 216 De .Street r. ernste n in ,orme the oar that, the Auburn Park.Nei.ghborhood.Assn. was-, formed to dial: with improvements of this park. We feel that.- we would like immediate , ipprgvements' to this park. The feeling of the neighborhood- com- miitee i.s„ that if' it is an "all or nothing" case, Mr. Albanese should be alias red, to run his. business - to keep it afloat .financially - for the betterment of the City., City tax, base, .and the neighborhood. I_ A; xhe_ future the: ,al.teriia.tives for hard-surface play can be considered. The goal at this time should be to improve the safety of the existing park where we have the po"atial for serious accidents.. 2 - April 14, 1976 Mayor---Conley summed up Mr, Bernsteih' s rema-rk-s---to the effect that at this time - forget, abbut the -cLd ng of Adams Street - but go ahead with the rest of the capital project - but leave Adams Street alone for the time being. Mr. Bernstein agreed that that was what he was saying. Comm. Stein ques- tioned the reversal on the part of the Neighborhood Assn. whereby they were in favor of closing Adams Street - but now have backed off. Comm. Stein felt that his Committee has been left "holding the bag." r Discussion followed on the floor. Attorney Wiggins spoke again advising the Board that it would be acceptable ". ,to' Mr. Albanese to close Adams Street on a temporary basis to determine whether the basketball courts and his business enterprises can live in proximity to each other. Mrs . Eleanor Bly - President , Friends of the Library Mrs . Ele anor Bly spoke against the closing of the 1067 block of Adams Street. Friends of the Library are tenants of Mr. Albanese for the book sale. If Adams Street is closed there would be no way that the book sale area could be kept locked. Therefore they would lose all security should any more tenants be obtained for the 2nd floor area. - Resolution to close Public Hearing == By Comm. Baldini : seconded by Comm. Schickel RESOLVED, That the Public Hearing for the closing of the 100 block of Adams Street be closed. Carried Discussion followed on the floor. Resolution By Comm—Stein: seconded by Comm. Schickel RESOLVED, That the Board refer the matter of the temporary closing of the � . 100 block of Adams Street to the Highway and Street Lighting Committee with the power to act on behalf of the Board. Mayor Conley requested that there be a sufficient length of time alloted to this temporary closing to allow the city to get a realistic look at the a problem and also take into consideration to amortize whatever the invest- 5 ment would be for that period of time. 1 A vote was taken on the resolution which resulted as follows : Carried PERSONS APPEARING BEFORE THE BOARD Mr. Jack Gilroy, Director of Challenge Industries - 406 E. State Street Mr. Jack Gilroy spoke to the Board concerning the awarding of the bid for the Stewart Park Concession. Mr. Gilroy felt that Challenge Industries should be considered for the Stewart Park Concession stand since it means giving the handicapped people in Ithaca jobs . Mr. Harry Bortz, Assistant Vice President CWA - Local 1111 Mr. Bortz spoke to the Board concerning the awarding of the bid for an intra-mural telephone system and explained to the Board that a new tele- phone system has to be maintained. Each year the cost of buying that maintenance goes higher. In a few years the system is obsolete. These and other facts should be considered by the Board before they make a final decision to leave the local telephone company. Mr. F. Redner VanArsdale - Senior Citizens - r. VanArsdale requested that consi erati.on be given by the Board to holdin the line on the season fees for senior citizens at the Newman Golf Course, to what they were last year. Janice Dougherty, County Office for the Aging a Mrs. Dougherty stated that she is representing the Senior Citizens Council , ) the Downtown Ithaca Business Assn. , the Salvation Army, and City Federation of Women' s Organizations who are all sponsoring a Senior Citizens Day on they Mall - May 12th. Mrs . Dougherty further stated that a letter had been written to Comm. Stein's Committee, asking that the Board of Public Works 3 - April 14, 1976 grant Ben qr Citizens free transportation on the City Bus System that day - on the regular ruins. Activities will he from 10:00 A.M. until 3:00 P.M. Th)e rain date is May 13th. Comm, Stein commented that he would bring this matter up for discussion at the time that he makes his report later in the meeting. 1ldetman Boothroyd - Sth Ward ilderian Boothroyd spoke to the Board regarding his concerns for the Flooding problems which the Fall Creek area experiences every year. He stated that he hopes the Engineers are working on the problem and will be able to have a solution before next winter when the creeks jam with ice again. Alderman Boothroyd mentioned another small problem in the Fall Creek area. He requested that the Board give consideration to placing small trash containers near the creek during the fishing season. Discussion followed on the floor. Decision was made to refer this matter to Superintendent Dingman so that ,ASS gallon drums can be installed along Fall Creek as soon as possible. =Mr. Jack Gilroy of Challenge Industries agreed to furnish drums . Alderman Meyer - 4th Ward erman Meyer requested that the Board plan some way to channel information to the Aldermen other than through the newspapers. She stated that Common Council was not apprised of the information regarding the first issue on today' s Agenda, namely the discontinuance of water service to the Towns of Ithaca, Dryden and Lansing. The most information that Council r6ceived was in the newspaper, along with most of the public. It was not included on the Agenda which was sent to Council. Uderman Meyer further commented that in view of the fact that the City is doing to be dealing with much inter-municipal relationships regarding services. in the coming years, as the population shifts increase, it is important to keep Council informed before actions are taken and not after the fact so that there is a relationship between the Board and Council in inter-governmental situations. COMMUNICATIONS Letter from the Tompkins County Senior Citizens ' Council , Inc. City Clerk-Rundle read the following letter from Dorothy D. fencer, Director of the Tompkins County Senior Citizens ' Council , Inc. March 30, 1976 Mayor Edward Conley City Hall 108 East Green Street Ithaca, New York 14850 Dear Mayor Conley: I am writing on behalf of the golfing members of the Senior Citizens ' Coun- :il who are concerned about the recent rise in the cost of a season ticket it Newman Municipal Golf Course from $65. 00 to $75. 00 per season. They wouia Like to ask that the Board of Public Works consider the possibility of "hold- Lng the line" at $65 .00 for those senior citizens who golf regularly enough to want to purchase a season ticket. The City has been very generous in providing a special half-day greens fee of $1.00, this rate available between the hours of 10:00 a.m. - 12 :00 noon on Thursday mornings , but I am told that this brief period often does not allow time for a full nine holes . This is p `ticularly true if the course is at all crowded and also inclemertt weather would mean that the golf course might not be available at all at this rate. 4 - _ .-"_April 14, 1976 I know you are well aware that -rising-costs are making it exceedingly diffi- cult for our older citizens on fixed incomes to "make ends meet." Although the greens fees are reasonable, an incremental cost that might seem small to you. or: me might not -seem small to another. It would surely be unfortunate if cost were to make this valuable opportunity for good physical exercise unavailable to an interested older adult. I would appreciate it if this suggestion could be forwarded to the proper group for consideration, and I thank you in advance for your concern. Very sincerely, /s/ Dorothy D. Spencer Director Short discussion followed. This matter was already on the Agenda and would be considered at that time. Alderman Spano spoke in favor of granting the Senior Citizens a 10% dis- count on their golfing fees . SUPERINTENDENT' S REPORT Superintendent Dingman stated that his department is concerned that many city residents have raked their refuse (leaves, sticks, etc. ) into the gutters of the streets. This is illegal - according to the City Charter, and it also increases the difficulty of cleaning the streets. Superintendent Dingman requested that leaves, etc. be bagged and put out with the garbage. Mayor Conley requested the press to put a notice in the paper regarding refuse being collected in bags for the garbage collection rather than raking it into the city streets . Mr. Gentile - Drinking Fountain at the Gazebo i Mr. Gentile spoke to the Board concerning the anonymous donation of $500, for the purpose of repairing or replacing one or more water fountains in the Gazebo - W. Buffalo Street. He commented that he has worked with Asst. k Supt. Hannan, who assessed the quality of the existing hardware and it appears that at this time it is not feasible to repair one or more of the k existing fountains but it is feasible, within the financial constraint of $500: to replace one of the fountains . Mr. Gentile stated that one Murdock M40, all weather, anti-freezing, bronze, high quality fountain, at the discount price of $410.00 can be purchased to be located in that area. Asst. Supt. Hannan stated that it will not be located in the Gazebo, but nearer to the sidewalk (Main) to keep installation costs down. Superinten- dent Dingman asked Mr. Gentile if he is adament about the type and make of fountain used. Mr. Gentile replied in the negative . Supterintendent Ding- %an stated that the City has had considerable success with a fountain in- stalled in Conway Park which would be more suitable than the Murdock M40 fountain, in the West Buffalo street location. Mr. Gentile stated that he was agreeable to a type of fountain which the City has had success with in the past. Resolution By o� mm. thaw: seconded by Comm. Bodine RESOLVED, That the Board authorize and direct Superintendent Dingman and his staff to proceed with the purchase and installation of a fountain in keeping with the wishes of the anonymous donor. 4 Carried � CITY ENGINEER' S REPORT Renovation of Southside Center - Change-Orders 1" City .Engia#,er Cox reported the receipt of change order requests from Architect .kner on the Southside Community Center renovation project as 6� S - April 14, 1976 follows : Change order No. 1 - Construction and erection of a project sign. Total price $213. 00. Change order No. 2 - Allow for the consideration of drop ceil- ings on seven of the first story rooms . These are necessary to conceal plumbing and various heating ducts , etc. Total price $214. 00 Discussion followed on the floor. Resolution By omm ;chickel : seconded by Comm. Baldini RESOLVED, That change order #2 in the amount of $214. 00 be approved for payment by the Board. Carried Comm. Stein suggested that change order No. 1 be tabled until the next meeting for the specific reason of asking the Planning Department for r-4 their reasons for asking for special funding for the sign. tr. WATER AND SEWER COMMITTEE Discontinue Water Service - Towns of Ithaca, Dryden $ Lansing, etc. By Coup, Shaw: sqconded by Comm. Baldini RESOLVED., That tle City Clerk be directed to notify the Towns of Ithaca, Dryden and Lansing, and the Villages of Lansing and Cayuga Heights that the city intends to discontinue water service to their jurisdictions under existing contracts within 90 days from the date of notice. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Water & Sewer Committee be authorized to enter into negotiations with the. Town of_ Ithaca fora new.-contract, provid- ing for water service -to that. portion of the Town of Ithaca lying westerly of Cayuga Inlet. Discussion followed on the floor. A vote was taken on the motion which resulted as follows : Carried Remo ing Water Meters - Outside the City By omm..-,Shaw:. seconded by Comm. BodiniF RESOLVED, .That. the department b.e directed to discontinue furnishing new water r4eters and related equipment and services outside of the city, except in the, 'Town of Ithaca west of Cayuga Inlet, effective May 1 , 1976. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, .That the department be authorized to commence re- moving meters from locations outside of the city, except. as indicated above, on June 1 , 1§76.-_ Discussion followed on the floor. Mayor Conley agreed to write a Letter to Mr. Ken Meyers advising him that the city is planning .to. discontinue furnishing new water meters and also that meters will be removed from locations outside. of the city beginning on June .,l , 1976. Mayor Conley said he would- attempt to .set up a meeting to continue negotiations for . the sale of these meters . A vote was take} on the motion which resulted as follows : Carried, D nahoe 140B,'Backhoe, Loader , - $20,450. By Comm. , s5aw: ; seconded by Comm. Schickel RESOLVED, That the contract for supplying one Backhoe Loader in accordance with ,the . s ecifications of March 19, 1976', be awarded 'to L. B. Smith, Inc. for their M' net bid of $20 ,450. Discussion followed on the floor. A vote was-taken- on the motion..which resulted as follows : Carried 6 _ April 14 , 1976 HIGHWAYS, STREET LIGHTING AND REFUSE -COMMITTEE- Spring Pickup Week _- May 10 - 14 By Comm. Shaw: seconded by Comm. Stein RESOLVED, That the week of May 10 - 14 be designated as "Spring Pickup Week" during which time the city will accept for disposal those items of house- hold refuse not normally included in weekly collections . BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That regulations promulgated by the Superintendent for Spring Pickup Week and Fall Pickup Week in 1975 be continued in effect. Carried BRIDGES, CREEKS AND STORM DRAINAGE COMMITTEE Floral Avenue Drainage Project - $1 , 500. By Comm. Bal ini : seconded y Comm. Sc ickel RESOLVED, That the Common Council be requested to provide an additional $1 ,500. in Account A391-156 to provide for cost overruns on the Floral Avenue drainage project . - Discussion followed on the floor. A vote was taken on the motion which resulted as follows : r : Carried - PUBLIC BUILDINGS, PUBLIC GROUNDS AND PARKS COMMITTEE Boat Renting Business - Stewart Park Comm. Schic el reported that, acting at the direction of this Board at its March 24 meeting, the Buildings and Grounds Commit--ee has issued a boat renting permit to Gordon Mueller and Bradley Judson for the 1976 calendar year, in Stewart Park. This permit provides for public rental of non- powered boats, including sail boats and paddle boats . The fee is $100. All-Mode Communications - $495,650. Bid Price By Comm. chic el : seconded by Comm. Shaw Acting at the direction of this Board at its March 24 meeting, this Commit- tee has reviewed the bids for an intra-mural telephone system and has awarded, subject to funding by the Common Council , the contract for installation of this system to All-Mode Communications. Subsequent to the action by the Com- mittee, the Supt . and All-Mode Communications completed the final design of the system, and All-Mode has adjusted its price to $49,650. RESOLVED, That the Common Council be requested to transfer $51 ,000 from its Contingency Account to Account No. A1620A - 407 to provide for the installa- tion of the system as designed. Discussion followed on the floor. A vote was taken on the motion which resulted as follows : Carried Amendment to the Senior Citizen Rate at Newman Golf Course y Comm. Sc is e : seconJed by Comm. Baldini RESOLVED, That the rate schedule established by the Board of Public Works at its regular meeting on March 24 for the 1976 season at Newman Municipal Golf Course be amended to read: "Senior Citizens between 9 :00 a.m. and 12 : 00 Noon Thursdays except holidays $1. 00" r Discussion followed on the floor. A vote was taken on the motion which resulted as follows : Carried Season Ticket Fee - Newman Golf Co!lrse - Senior Citizens By C omm. Shaw: seconded by Comm. Schickal RESOLVED, That the rate schedule set forth by the Board of Public Works at the .March 24th meeting be amended to authorize a 10% discount upon the presentation of the Senior Citizen card for a Season Ticket at the Newman Municipal Golf Course. Carried 7 - April 14 , 1976 Stewart Park Food Concession Bids By Comm. SchickelF secon e y omm. Baidini Bids were received on Monday, April 12 for the operation of the food con- cession at Stewart Park as followL, : a) Sheila Boyer and Kristal Forest, doing business as K $ S Good Food - $SS1. S0. b) Challenge Industries , Inc. - $400. RESOLVED, That the contract for operating the food concession at Stewart Park in accordance with the specification of March 22, 1976, be awarded to K $ S Good Food for their high bid of $SS1. S0. Discussion followed on the floor. Comm. Schickel requested that the motion be withdrawn and that he would take it back to his Committee for study and will bring it back to the next Board meeting. :0 FINANCE, ACCOUNTS AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS COMMITTEE tt: Abstract No. 7 By Comm, Bodine : seconded by Comm. Stein- RESOLVED, That bills audited and approved by the Finance Committee and listed on Abstract No. 7 of the General Fund accounts of the Department of Public Works and on Abstract No. 7 of the Water and Sewer Division, be approved for payment. IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED, That the bills receivable be approved and ordered rendered. - Carried Intermunic Rai. Signal Assn. Spring Conference - Jamestown B Comm. Bodine :: seconded by Comm. min RESOLVED, That .the City Electrician and the Traffic Engineer be authorized to attend, the .Intermunicipal Signal Association Spring Conference in Jamestown on May S, 6- and 7 ; the cost of registration, food, lodging and transportation to be at city expense. Carried American Public Works Assn. Spring Conference - Niagara Falls Fy Comm. Bodine : sec6ndea by Comm. Stein RESOLVED, That the City Engineer, the Asst. to the Superintendent, and the Superintendent be authorized to attend the American Public Works Associa- tion Spring. ,Con.ference at Niagara Falls on May 12-14; the cost of -regis- aration, food,, lodging and transportation to be at city expense, Carried Capital Projects declared complete By Comm.. Bodine : seconded y Comm. Schickel Several Capital Projects have been completed and the balance of funds should be released. In releasing these funds it would be_ advisable that they be ret.urne.d to the source from which they were appropriated. RESOLVED, That the. following list of Capital Projects be declared complete and the remaining balances released for return to the funds from which they, were originally appropriated. Author. Account No. Title Remaining 19 Southwest Park Entrance Road $ 1 ,289.61 22, MacDaniels Park 608. 12 12,6 Conway Park Beautification 726. 27 138 Cass Park Restrooms 5. 39 150 Cass Park Ball Diamond (12. 80) F87 Hector' Street4ate�r Tank F 42 ,000. 00 FS9 Alternate Raw Water Supply F 979,733. 99 G71 Sludge Dryer Improvements 11 ,865. 36 G88 Lower Elm Street, sewer G 1, 730. 43 Carried Y l r 4 . • .. - 8 ' -Y April 14 , 1976 Williams Glen Road and Hancock St.Ar d e -Redluc#-Rinds Fly COME. o ,ine : secon -e Y omm�. : ein Two other projects are sufficientl}L�completed so:4,that the*bahances re- maining can be materially reduced. RESOLVED, That the unexpended balance,.•of constriction, funds appropriated for Williams Glen Road and for Hancock Street Bridge redecking be reduced to $1,000 each, and the funds thereby released be returned to the source froin` whicM they were originally appropriated. Carried PARKING, TRAFFIC AND TRANSIT COMMItTEE Traffic Ordinance amendment to the Municipal Code By Comm. Stein: seconded by Comm. Schickel RESOLVED, That the Common Council be requested to amend the municipal code in order to change a traffic ordinance , as follows : In Section 60. 46E (No Parking 9 :00 a.m. to 6 :00 p.m. , Monday through Friday) Insert - CASCADILLA STREET, NORTH SIDE, FROM A POINT 75 FEET WEST OF LAKE AVENUE TO A POINT 75 _- FEET EAST OF FIRST STREET Carried UMTA Grant Following is a status report on the Urban Mass Transit Grant. This report has been prepared by Asst. to the Supt. Dougherty to bring you up to date on the progress of this project. The contract with O' Brien & Taube cannot be executed until that firm has justified to the satisfaction of the Urban Mass Transit Association the reason that the proposed services exceed the 6% guide line. STATUS REPORT UMTA GRANT NO. N.Y. -03 ' - 0070 , Item 10.O1 . 55 45 Passenger Bus Bids to be received on Monday, April 28, 1976. 3 Companies have notified us they do not intend to bid, leaving one prospective bidder, AM General . 10, 01. 44 & 3 - 33 Passenger Buses Including one equipped for the 10.01. 32 elderly. UMTA is now requiring us to participate in a joint bid - purchase procedure with other municipalities for this size bus . A representative of the Central New York Regional Transportation Authority is coordinating this effort. Specifications are now being compiled but a definite bid date is unestablished. 10. 02 . 04 Seven Fare boxes No action at this time. Specifications will be written during May 1976. 10. 02. 08 Two Way Radio for bus for the elderly. No action yet. This radio may 5e purchased at a later date without bidding. 10. 09. 03 F, Graphics System and design and construction of shelters. A 10. 09. 01 contract was negotiated with the firm of O'Brien & Taube to do .. both types of work. Due to the proposed cost being over the 6% guideline set up by UMTA the contract was not approved. We are now in the process of attempting to prove to UMTA that the cost is warranted due to the unusual nature of the project. Specifi- cations for the seventeen pre-fab shelters will be written during May 1976. The above comments include all items listed in the UMTA grant with the exception of the new maintenance facility. 9 - April 14; 1976 Community Transit System - First Quarter 1976 Report .i...}r.r.. Comm. Stein reported that the first quarter 1976 report on the Community Transit System shows for the first time - a net profit'. 'This is dire, at least in part, to the fact that large subsidy payments occurred in the first quarter. Resolution By Comm. Stein: seconded by Comm. Baldini RESOLVED, that the Community Transit System report of Operations for the period January - March 1976 be accepted. Carried Adjournment On a motion the meeting was adjourned at 6: 18 P.M. Xw d f I1/ / J , eph Rundle, City Clerk Edward J. C nley, M or BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE APRIL 14, 1976 9868 Ithaca College G2122 $ 63.36 9869 K. Hanna G2122 21 .70 9870 Francis Davis G2122 21 .70 9871 Phi Sigma Epsilon F2144 15.00 9872 Beverly Everts F2144 15.00 9873 Beverly Everts F2144 15.00 9874 Anne Thurber F2144 15.00 9875 L.D. Kelsey F2144 15.00 9876 David Wang F2144 15.00 9877 Village of Dryden F2378 18.30 9878 Village of Lansing F2378 11.79 9879 Southside Community Center F2144 617.35 9880 Ithaca College F2144 184.85 9881 NCR Corp. F2144 19.82 9882 NCR Corp. F2144 205.11 9883 Town of Ithaca F2378 1 ,402.17 9884 Village of Cayuga Heights F2378 105.80 9885 Village of Lansing F2378 3,428,32 9886 City of Ithaca - General Fund F2144 792.09 9887 American Souther Tier Tree Service F2142 8.00 9888 Town of Ithaca F2378 46.12 9889 Town of Ithaca F2378 229.98 9890 Town of Ithaca F2378 46.12 9891 Town of Ithaca F2378 203.46 9892 Town of Ithaca F2378 144.79 9893 Town of Ithaca F2378 70.97 9894 Town of Ithaca G2374 60.31 9895 Dryden Sewer Dist #2 G2374 290.91 9896 Village of Cayuga Heights F2378 56.76 9897 Ithaca College F2144 92.24 9898 Village of Lansing F2378 59.38 9899 Morse Chain Co. G2120 175.00 9900 Joe and Doris Yengo Ent. G2120 10.00 9901 Dr. George Visnyei G2120 10.00 9902 John W. Petrillose, Sr. G2120 10.00 9903 Iry Lewis, Inc. G2120 10.00 9904 Finger Lakes State Parks Comm. F2378 18.75 TOTAL $8,525.15 WATER 7,852.17 SEWER 672.98 APPROVED BY FINANCE COMMITTEE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORR'S- PR0Crr=NGS CITY OF ITHACA, NEW YORK Regular Muting 4 :00 P.M. April 28 , 1976 PRESENT: ftyor Conley Commissioners (S) - Baldini, Bodine, Ewanicki, Schickel , Shaw RSENT: ,ommissioner (1) - Stein l HERS PRESENT: Supt. o - u is Works - Dingman City Attorney - Shapiro Asst. Supt. of Public Works - Hannan City Clerk - Rundle Controller - Daley Aldermen (2) - Spano, Holman Vice Chairman Ewanicki chaired the meeting until Mayor Conley arrived. MINUTES: --4By Comm. Shaw: seconded by Comm. Schickel t-ORESOLVED, That the minutes of the April 14, 1976 meeting be approved as recorded by the City Clerk. Carried QSUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT Donation of Trees uperinten ent Ungman reported that recognitign should be made of the donation of three trees which will be dedicated on Saturday, May 1st. In DeWitt Park - Bicentennial Commission- represented by Mrs . Richard Daley In DeWitt Park - The Golden Gate; Garden Club represented .by: Mrs . Edward Kabelec At Aurora Plaza -The' ithaca Women' s Garden Club represented by Mrs. Roy Parks By Comm. Baldini : seconded by Comm. Schickel RESOLVED, That this Board recognize these donations and that the Mayor is requested..,to write 'each . of the organizations thanking them for the trees. Carried Promotions By Comm:719chicke.l.: seconded by Comm, Baldini RESOLVED, That the following two provisional promotions be approved by the Board: Paul Tunison, a Water Treatment Plant Operator Trainee in the Water & Sewer Division at $7, 320 per year effective April S, 197 6,, . William Berich,-. !. Chief Water Plant Operator in the Water Sewer Division at $12 ,743 per year effective April 5,: 1976. Carried Pos,ition.of- Chief .W4ter, Treatment., Plan,t- Operator By,. ohm. , a ini : seconded y omm. c zc e , - °ESOLVED, That the Board of Public Works rescind their action taken on larch., 24., x.976; ►hereby t_ hey. authorized, the ,Sup,erintendent . to request an open ompetitive examination for the position of Chief Water Treatment Plant perator.,. Discussion followed on the floor. A vote was taken on the motion which resulted as follows : a Carried Non-comPeti.tiye F,romotion. Examination Chief.-Water Jreatmeftt. Plant Operater Comm. Baldini : seconded by COMM.Shaw RESOLVED, That the Board of Public Works authorize the , supexintendent to request the Civil Service Commission to prepare a non-competitive mo- ti4n4l; examination for the position of Chief Water Treatment PlavW rator. :. Carried Y 2 - Apri i 1 R -9-7 6 WATER AND SANITARY SEWER COMMITTEE Mowing Tractor - solicit bids By -Comm. Shaw: seconded y omm. Schickel RESOLVED, That the department be authorized to solicit bids for a mowing tractor for the Water & Sewer Division to replace equipment #190 , returnable May 10 , 1976. Carried i Bill #9309 By Comm. Shaw: seconded by Comm. Schickel 5- RESOLVED, That Water & Sewer miscellaneous bill #9309 be corrected by ex punging $5. 00 each from the Water and Sewer portions thereof. Carried Boynton Real Estate Ex un ement - $1 . 21 Boynton Real Estate -Has protested a penalty of $1. 21 on a water bill for property at 106 Hampton Road. It is Mr. Boynton' s contention that he had posted the payment in time for it to be postmarked before penalty date, and that the responsibility for the late postmark lies with the Post Office Department rather than with his organization. By Comm. Shaw: seconded by Comm. Bodine RESOLVED, That the Board of Public Works expunge this penalty in the amount of $1 . 21. Discussion followed on the floor. A vote was taken on the motion which resulted as follows : Ayes (1) - Comm. Schickel Nays (3) - Comm. Baldini, Shaw,. Bodine x' Motion Defeated i w _ Vinegar Hill Pumping Station - $1,400. _ A An emergency has occurred at the Vinegar Hill Pumping Station requiring immediate replacement of base plates of the pumps at a total cost of $1 ,400 No monies had been provided in the budget for this purpose. By Comm. Shaw: seconded by Comm. Baldini RESOLVED, That a transfer be made in the accounts of the Water & Sewer Division of $1,400 from the Water Contingency Account to the Vinegar Hill Pumping Station Account No. F8320-9 , Line 312 . BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That due to the emergency, the department be authorized to purchase base plates without bidding. Carried HIGHWAYS, STREET LIGHTING AND REFUSE COMMITTEE Bituminous Products Contract By Comm. aw: secon e d by Comm. Schickel RESOLVED, That the contract for supplying Bituminous Products in accor- dance with the specification of April 8, 1976, be awarded to Koppers Com- pany at the price shown on their bid of April 26 , 1976. r Carried Transit Mix Concrete . By Comm. Shaw: seconded by Comm. Baldini "RESOLVED, That the bids for supplying Transit Mix Concrete be referred to the Highway Committee for study and recommendation. Carried AssRhalt Concrete .49yComm. Shaw: seconded by Comm. Schickel � T, LVED, That the bid for supplying Asphalt Concrete in accordance with .} the specification of April 8 , 1976, be awarded to General Crushed Stone Company at the prices shown in their bid of April 26, 1976. Carried _ 3 _ April 28, 1976 Gravel y�omm. Shaw: seconded by Comm. Sci:irkel RESOLVED, That the bids for supplying Gravel in accordance with specifica- tions of April 8, ,1976, be referred to the highway Committee for study and recommendation. Carried Crushed Limestone ly Comm. Shaw: seconded by Comm. Schickel tgSOLVED, That the contract for supplying Crushed Limestone in , accordance rith the spec cation of April 8 , 1976, be awarded to Cayuga Crushed Stone, ,nc, for the prices set forth in their bid of April 26, 1976. Carried Storm Drain Pipe - Concrete By Comm. Shaw: seconded y Comm. Baldini RESOLVED, That the contract for supplying Storm Drain Pipe (concrete) in accordance with the specification of April 8, 1976, be awarded to L. S. Lee and Son at the price shown in their bid of April 26, 1976. Carried Storm Drain Pi e - Metal By Comm. 'Shaw: seconded by Comm. Schickel urRESOLVED r. That the contract for supplying Storm Drain Pipe (metal) in P- accordance with the specification of April 8,,1976, be awarded to Chemung- Supply Corporation at the price shown in their bid of April. 26, 1976. Carried Mayor Conley arrived at 4 :33 P.M. Sand Fy�omm. Shaw: seconded by Comm. Baldini RESOLVED, That the contract for supplying Sand in accordance with the specificati_Qn of April, 1.3�, 197,6, be, a rded to Rumsey Ithaca at the price shown in their bid of,.Aptil 26, 1976. _ _ Carried w , Facuum Picku Street S_weePer y oZ Shaw: seconded by Schickel RESOLVE ?,. That, the contract for supplying one Vacuum Pickup Street Sweeper in accordance.-with,:the specification .o,f. April S, 1976, be awarded to Charles J. Blackwell.,, inc. for their net bid of $:39.,.315. Charles, J. Blackwell was the:. only bidder. , x Carried Colle etown Merchants ' Assn. Sidewalk Sales o egetow:n ; erc ants ; ssociatign has requested permission to block off College Avenue between Dryden Road and. Oak Avenue on May 7 and 8 between 8 : 30 >a.m. and 6;:0.0 p,m. - for their :annual sidewalk sale,,. They- have, agreed to provide a barricade and prpyide for :passage,,of_ buses.: and=,emer.gency ;vehicles. By Comm,. , Shaw: .-seconded;, by Comm. Schickel RESOLVED, That the request of . College,tmwn Merchants ' Association to hold its annual sidewalk sale, in the 4W..b I QcX of. College Avenue .on; May; 7 and 8, 1976,,, be approve6,',and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the sidewalks in the 300 block o'f' College Avenue, and the 100 and 200 blocks of Dryden Road, and the 30,0, block of Eddy Street, •be,. ;made,a.vailable.,, for sidewalk sales, subject to rules and regulations established by the Superintendent for the same event held May 9 and 10, 1975. Carried ,urbs on South Aurora and E. State Streets F, y COMR., Shaw: seeon a Comm. c ic. e, {tESOLVED,'t'T at the, department.be authorized to enter into an agreement for setting up curb on the 100 block of South Aurora Street and the 300 block of East! State Street hy .a private contractor. Carried Improve_ the- L.i,ghtin&. on Cornell Campus Ve-rnoD.�; .Gambrell,, writing on behalf of the Cornell University Building & Grounds Division, has requested that the street lighting on University ,Avenue be.tween, .West Avenue and the Campus line, be improved in connection -4 4 - April" 28, 1976 with a Cornell program which improves lighting for personal safety in this area. The present lighting provides apPraxa ,y .v_, 3 Candle power in the, area and is accomplished by three--ITS watt lamps at a--total annual cost of $135. It is proposed to increase these lamps to 400 watt lamps at $75 each per year, for a total additional cost of $90 per year. The resulting light- ing would be about . 7 Candle power. By Comm. Shaw: seconded by Comm. Ewanicki RESOLVED, That the Superintendent be authorized to direct the NYS Electric & Gas Corporation to increase the three street lights on University Avenue between West Avenue and the Campus line to 400 watts each at a total addi- tional cost of $90 per year. Carried BRIDGES, CREEKS AND STORM DRAINAGE COMMITTEE Flood Control Measures Comm. Baldini reported that a letter has been received from the District Engineer of the Buffalo office of the U.S. Army Engineers which states that due to the presidential limitations on the 1977 fiscal budget, no further action may be taken on the studies which had been scheduled for flood con- trol measures on Cascadilla and Fall Creeks within the City of Ithaca. The letter reads as follows : Department of the Army U. S. Army Engineer District, Buffalo 1776 Niagara Street Buffalo, New York 14207 22 April 1976 Mr. Robert 0. Dingman Superintendent of Public Works ' City Hall Ithaca, New York 14850 I Dear Mr. Dingman: t The purpose of this letter is to inform you that no further action can be taken on the studies we had s-cheduled for flood control measures on Casca- dilla and Fall Creeks within the city of Ithaca, NY. Presidential decisions on the Fiscal Year 1977 budget require a suspension of new starts in the Small Projects Programs. There are no funds contained in the President' s Fiscal Year 1977 budget request for continuation of these programs . This decision was necessary to limit the growth of the Federal budget, and will return to local interests responsibility for solutions of smaller water resources problems where the benefits are localized. It is necessary to concentrate Federal funds on completion of major projects on which com- mitments have already been made for construction. L regret, therefore, to inform you that no further study can be accom- plished for flood control measures for Cascadilla and Fall Creeks which was ' being considered under the authority of Section 205 of the 1948 Flood Con- trol Act. Sincerely yours, /s/ Bernard C. Hughes BERNARD C. HUGHES f Colonel, Corps of Engineers District Engineer - 3 K 5 - April 28 , 1976 PUBLIC BUILDINGS, PUBLIC GROUNDS AND PARKS COMMITTEE Stewart Park Concession 4y SOLVED,ommicke�seconded by Comm. Baldini That the contract for operating the- food concession at Stewart Park in accordance with the specification of March 22, 1976, be awarded to K & S Good Food for their high bid of $551. 50. Carried 331 ke_waty '3y�. Schickel : seconded by' Comm. Baldini _2ESOLVED, That tentative permission be granted to the Finger Lakes State P4Tks Commission to construct, operate, and maintain a bikeway from Cass Park south under the State Street Bridge to the south city line on the west side of the Flood Control Channel within the existing Flood Control easement. This tentative permission is subject to approval of designs and the develop- ment of an operating and maintenance agreement. Carried Southside Com. Center - Architect Egner Services - $972. 38 --�Wy omm. c is e : seconded y Comm. Bodine X RESOLVED, That a bill of Architect Egner for architectural services in con- U0.1 nection with the Southside Community Center be approved in the amount of =$972. 38. � Carried Southside Com. Center - Architect Egner - Contract Documents - $1 ,022. 85 By Comm. c is e : seconded y Comm. Baldini RESOLVED, That a bill of Architect Egner for contract documents in connection with the Southside Community Center be approved in the. amount of $1,022.85. Carried Aurora Plaza Architect Egner - Reproduction of Documents - $77. 02 ►y Comm. Schi.ck�e seconded by Comm.. Bodine tESOLVED, That a , bill of.Architect Egner for- reprodu•cti.on of..documents in ;onnection with-:Aurora Plaza (extension of Ithaca Commons) be= appraved' in the amount o-£, $7 7. 0 2. Carried Southside. Com., Center - Donahue-Halverson - Cert. #1 - $7 ,020. y Comm. Schickel-: seconded by Comm. Baldini " SOLVED, That payment certificate #1 from Donahue-Halverson for construc- t�on services in connection with Southside Community- Center be approved in the amount of-$7; 020. Carr=ied Southside Com. Center - Bear Electric Company - $1, 561-: 36 By -Comm � S.B,ickeli seconded ,by Comm. Baldini RESOLVED, That payment certificate #1 from Bear Electric Company for con- struction services in Connection with the" r6novation of the Southside' Com- munity ' Center be appiovt;d in the amount of $1 , 561 . 36 . Carried Southside Com. Center - Ira Johnson Const. Cert. #1 - $22 ,747. By Comm. Schickel : seconded by Comm. Baldin'i RESOLVED, That payment certificate #1 of Ira Johnson Construction Company for construction services in connection with the Southside C Center ommunity . ►e2 approved .in the amount of $22 ,747. Carried r'INANCE, . ACCOUNTS ,AND CAPITAL .IMPROVEMENTS. COMMITTEE Auditi ,= Abstract' No:' 8­­- y mi on: o i.ne: seconded'by Comm. Baldini , SbLVED', That--bills audited and approved', by` the ` Finance" Committee and listed 6n -Abatract No. 8 of the General Fund accounts. of the Department of Public Works and on Abstract No. 8 of the Water and Sewer Division, be approved for payment. IT IS'" FURTH1SR kESOLVED, That`the bills receivable be approved and ordered . rendered. Carried Y - 6 - ,� April 28 , 1976 Capital Projects - 1977 { 13odine reported that a recent memo frbm, P�.a► hing Director Van Cort indi Comm. , te a desire to -have all CAp1tai Projpctg for .f.i::scal ' 77 and beyond submitted-tp his ffite pribt` to "IIdAy iht City hngineer Cox is presently reviewiiig Elie ;fit,;XJs of our Capital Projtct proposals.. . Should Board members hav6." Capital Projects which they feel should be specially funded for 1977 , it would be helpful if they would contact Mr. Cox' s office in the very near future. PARKING. TRAFFI�C _AND TRANSIT COMMITTEE 45 Passenger Bus ,. By Comm. Baldini :`, seconded by Comm. Schickel A bid opening was held on Monday, April 26, 1976, on a proposal to purchase one 45 passenger bus with U.M.T.A. funds . No bids were received. RESOLVED, That the department be authorized to re-advertise when market conditions appear to be favorable for the receipt of bids . Discussion followed on the floor. A vote was taken on the motion, which resulted as follows : Carried Senior Citizen' s Day - May 12 , 1976 - Free Parking By Comm. Baldini : seconded by Comm. Schickel RESOLVED, That Senior Citizens be permitted to park free in any attended city parking lot on Senior Citizens ' Day, Wednesday, May 12 (rain date, May 13) upon presentation to the attendant of a valid Senior Citizen iden- tification. Carried � Senior Citizen' s Day - May 12 , 1976_ - Free Bus'ARides By Comm. Baldini : seconded by Comm. Bodine RESOLVED, That Senior Citizens be permitted to ride city buses without charge on Senior Citizens ' Day, May 12 (rain date, May 13) upon presentation to the attendant of a valid Senior Citizen identification. Carried i OLD BUSINESS Closing the 100 block of Adams Street Comm. Shaw reported to the Board that Mr. Albanese was upset with the so called "temporary" barricades which were installed to close off the 100 block of Adams Street. Supt. Dingman explained the placing of the temporary barricade which may appear to be more than "temporary" but it was necessary to use this type of barricade if children are to be allowed to have a basketball court on the street. Discussion followed on the floor. NEW BUSINESS Taughannock Blvd. - Partial Abandonment Supt. Dingman reported that a tentative agreement had been reached to ask ` the Board to abandon a piece of Taughannock Blvd. This was part of an agreement which allowed purchase of some land necessary for construction of a 100' additional of Casc#4illa Street which had been in abeyance now for over a year. It will be necessary for this Board to hold a hearing on that abandonment and in order to do that, they need two weeks notice to hold thg hearing. If the Board is Willing, it would be appropriate in order to moveq this along, and to direct the Clerk to call a hearing for this purpose. ? Supt. Dingman stated that be, will get back to the Board with a sketch showing what it is that is supposed ' to be done . Calling a hearing will not in any way commit the Board to going 4Apng with the discontinuance if they do not apap with it, i i Discussion followed on the floor. 7 - April 28, 1976 Resolution By Comm. Shaw: seconded by Comm. Schickel RESOLVED, That the Board of Public Works direct the City Clerk to advertise for a Public Hearing to be at the next Board meeting on Wednesday, May 12 , 1976 at 4 :0'0 P.M. The Hearing will be for the purpose of abandon- ent of a portion of Taughannock Blvd. Carried. ,,djournment On a motion the meeting was adjourned at 5:05 P.M. :.G Ca Mayor .10s7ph Rundle , City Clerk Edward J. Con ey, LZ OF U T ,,Tv 1 t{o U EE T (;�',z� ��, L�B �•# tt. ,. � .CSC � dS ACOOUNTS jJE:CEIVr_Is F, I 1 28) 1976 99015 Ithaca College Union Parking Lot G2122 :r 17.89 •+9Q6 Raymon L. Van Demark 222 Floral Ave. F2141- 15.00 c907 Charles R. Pettis Jr. 143 Campbell Ave. F2144 15.00 0908 La Grand F. Chase 217 Eastern Rgts. Dr. F2144 20.C� 9909 Barden & Robeson 502 16'arrpn Pl. F2144 1/42-55 C'009 Barden cx Robeson 5C',2 W.-rr(-n Pl, G2122 14P.55 n�1°^ Barden a Robeson %3n ? chard Pl. : 211,1, 67.23 oo1r. Barden 6 Robeson 430 Richard ?l. G2122 67.?2 9 11 Bradley Grey 317 S. Titus Avg . F2114 87. -,r, G91? 'iilliam Avrarmis 13? Hudsor. St. F2144 103.45 `)913 Finger sakes Con-,truction 1861 HariFh,a Rd. F2650 '34./,6 c;oLi Weber Plumbing 111 N. Plain St. (12122 61 .00, •915 K. Morusty Village Grepn G2122 13,OC 00, 16 Dononhue-Halverson, -7re. 707 Willow Ave. G2122 7.GCI a'c17 Chester Mechowski 612 S. Albany St. G2122 10.14,0 �918 Lee M. McMahon uarry ra .Seneca Sts. F21Y,i, �?3,�?5 ;a1 City Of Ithaca--Geiser,,,,1 Fund Police, Dee,artrent x2.655 ??{),8? 9922, City Of Ithaca-General Fend. :;onstructI M k: Maintenercp .F2655 120.1 c City Of Ithaca-General Fend rngineprirrg 'Division 7?6:55 x.15 Cxtr Of Ithaca--General Fund Youti, T,rrr pni 4265 0923 City Of Ithaca-Genral and G:^.G F2��.x 8. ;, ,70.73 tiATF'.R 2,ti25.07 SEWER 31P.66 APPROVED BY FINANCE ITTT C „r, � N �1� 1042 Morse Chain Co. 91710 212.49 101,3 Ithaca Coll age -Al 71 G 639.50 e i BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS CITY OF ITHACA, NEW- YORK Regular Meeting 4:00 P.M. May 12, 1976 PRESENT: ayfi' or - Conley Commissioners (4) - Bodine, Ewanicki , Schickel, Shaw 1� S� A .pNT mmissioners (2) - Baldini, Stein )THERS PRESENT: Asst, Supt. of Public Works - Hannan Aldermen (2) - Meyer, Spano Traffic Engineer - Gombas City Attorney - Shapiro City Clerk - Rundle Vice Chairman Ewanicki chaired the meeting until Mayor Conley arrived. MINUTES: ..rByZomm. Schickel : seconded by Comm. Bodine ;,RESOLVED, That the minutes of the April 28, 1976 meeting be approved as ctr recorded by the City Clerk. Carried dPUBLIC HEARING - DISCONTINUANCE OF TAUGHANNOCK BOULEVARD Resolution to o en earin By Comm. Schickel: secon ed by Comm. Shaw Vice Chm. Ewanicki reported as follows : It is proposed to license Inlev Park Marina , to.,use the discontinued portion. This license would be in exchange for the conveyance to the city by Inlet Park: Marina, pf.•a portion of the bed of Cascadilla Street . The portion of Taughannock Boulevard to be discontinued is not presently used by vehicles they than those proceeding to and from Inlet Park Marina. If discontinued, he city would erect at its expense a movable barricade. No action on the iscontinuance is recommended until the City .Attorney indicates that he has prepared the proposed license and is ready to proceed. No one app;eared,1,to spear at the public hearing. Motion to close hearing By Comm. , S aw; seconded by Comm. Schickel RESOLVED, - That the public . hearing be closed; : _ . , Carried PERSONS APPEARING BEFORE THE BOARD I, , j T1. is-,.Hal er. i.l er Construction Com an . Inc. 275 Burns Rd. requested the City to allow extension and hook up to the present sewer sys- tem of sewer mains into his proposed subdivision of Haven Hills off Snyder Hill _Rd. He presented .to. ,the Board an: authorization by the Town of Ithaca for extension of the mains . Resolution By Comm. thaw: seconded by Comm. Schickel RESOLVED, That the matter be referred,.to the Water and Sanitary Sewers Committee. with. power to act . Carried -2- May 12 , 1976 Mr. Philip Giacone, General Manager of On The Willow Avenue requested the City to c can up the outlet of Cascadilla--�r'eek-and mace—the creek navigable for boats to his business . Discussion followed on the floor. Resolution By Comm. Ewanicki : seconded by Comm. Bodine RESOLVED, That the matter be referred to the Bridges , Creeks and Storm Drainage Committee with power to act . Carried Mayor Conley arrived at 4 : 20 p.m. and presided over the remainder of the meeting. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT Asst. Supt. Hannan reported that he had received a request which had been submitted to the Town Engineer for an extension of the sanitary sewer 328 ' on Coddington Road, north of Northview Road, to take care of two lots con- sidered farmland at the time the sewer was built. He explained that this request differed from the previous one because it is for property in the existing district and there is some urgency to it . Resolution By Comm. Ewanicki : seconded by Comm. Schickel RESOLVED, That the Board of Public Works accepts the extension of the sanitary sewer on Coddington Road. Carried Appointment By Comm. Schickel : seconded by Comm. Shaw RESOLVED, That Martin Johnson be appointed a Laborer in the Buildings $ Grounds Division at $3.01 per hour, effective May 5, 1976. Carried WATER & SANITARY SEWERS COMMITTEE By Comm. Ewanic 1' : seconded ndeed y` omm. Bodine RESOLVED, That the contract for supplying one Agricultural Tractor in accordance with the specification of April 28 , 1976 be awarded to T $ J 5 Simplicity Sales $ Service for their net bid of $3,018. 20 . Carried � HIGHWAYS, STREET LIGHTING AND REFUSE COMMITTEE Bids for Transit Mix Concrete By Comm. Shaw: seconded Fy Comm. Bodine RESOLVED, That the contract for supplying Transit Mix Concrete in accordance with the specification of April 8, 1976 be awarded to Cayuga Crushed Stone for the prices shown in their bid of April 26, 1976 . Carried Bids for Supplying Gravel By Comm. Shaw: seconds by Comm. Schickel RESOLVED, That the contract for supplying Gravel in accordance with the specification of April 8, 1976, be awarded to Landstrom Gravel Company for the prices shown in their bid of April 26, 1976 . Carried Street Light , 200 block of S. Tio a Street By Comm. Shaw: seconded by Comm. Bodine RESOLVED, That the Superintendent be authorized to order one additional 0 1 b 5 � A -3- May 12, 1976 2S0-watt high pressure sodium stree.L_ligbt in the - 2aO block of South Tioga Street at an annual cost of $83. Carried Challenge Industries ME. Shaw reported fhe following: A communication has been received from Jahn E. Gilroy, Executive Director if Challenge Industries, requesting that $12,000 of the Capital Funds set .side for glass recycling be applied to the purchase of a new truck. A truck was not among the items certified in the original capital grant . The aalance of the original capital grant is approximately $17,000. Approxi- mately $2,000 will be required to purchase a conveyor. The balance is presently uncommitted. Discussion followed on the floor. Resolution By Comm.m. aw: seconded by Comm. Bodine -*RESOLVED, That the Common Council be requested to change the itemization X of the capital grant for glass recycling to include one medium duty 6-wheel truck. (No new funds will be needed. This action by the Council will permit spending existing funds for this purpose. These funds were originally part C of the revenue sharing commitments . ) Carried Sidewalk Construction m. Shaw reported as follows : Bids were received on May ,1D for- Sidewalk Construction. The results are shown on the attached canvass sheets . IT IS RECOMMENDED That no action be taken pending departmental study of )idder qualifications. Loading Dock Construction & Maintenance Garage y omm:., Shaw,:;: seconded y Comm. Ewanlc RESOLVED, =Tha,t the contract for supplying Lumber in accordance with ._the specification. of April 26, 1976 be awarded to Cotton-Hanlon =Company for their low ..bid of $3,077 . 79. - Carried Im rouements in Colle etown By Comm. Shaw: seconded y Comm. Bodine RESQLVED, Thatl .the contract :for the construction of improvements in College- town in accordance with the specification of April 26 be awarded to Paul .Manc.i.ni. .&: Sons for their low bid of $9 , 770. Carried PUB,L•.ZC •HEARING - REPAIR OF SIDEWALKS- y Comm. Shaw; s•econ_ded by Comm., Scbickel: - RESOLVED, That ,a public hearing be held at ,the regular meeting- at. 4 : 00 p.m. an Jul.y; .21,, 1976, ,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 -4- May 12, 1976 Curb and Street Lighting Duct , E. State Street Chm. Shaw reported-as o ows : Acting on the authorization of the Board, I have awarded to Paolongeli Contractor, a contract for installing granite curb and street lighting duct in the 300 block of East State Street and the 100 block of South Aurora Street for a negotiated price of $3,100. (This is less than the $3, 500 limitation and does not require bidding. ) BUILDING, GROUNDS AND PARKS COMMITTEE Southside Park By Comm. Sc ickel : seconded by Comm. Ewanicki RESOLVED, That a change order No. 3 providing for the construction of an areaway for $385, and increased landscaping for $400 at Southside Park by McPherson Builders, be approved. Carried Ithaca Farmers ' Market By Comm. Schickel : seconded by Comm. Bodine RESOLVED, That the plans for the improvement of the Farmers ' Market site on Taughannock Boulevard be approved subject to the approval of details by the Superintendent and further subject to the provision of funds for their construction. Carried Cheryl Carter presented proposed plans for improvements to the site. Discussion followed on the floor. Requisition No. 4 - McPherson Builders By Comm. Schickel : seconded by Comm. Shaw RESOLVED, That requisition No. 4 of McPherson Builders for services in connection with the Southside Playground be approved in the amount of $9 ,391 . 50 . Carried FINANCE COMMITTEE Chm. Bodine reported that the department has prepared the following list o f Capital Projects for your consideration: - Street improvements in the Central Business District consisting of the 100 blocks north and south of Cayuga Street ; the 100 and 200 blocks of North Aurora Street ; the 300 block of East State Street ; and the 100 •block of West .State Street . Proposed for 1977 construction are only the 100 blocks of North and South Cayuga Street at a total cost of $130 ,000 . - A preliminary study of the Stewart Park water quality to be funded in 1977 at $10 ,000. - Improvements on Hudson Street in the vicinity of Hudson Place to be funded in 1977 at $48,000. i a r -S- May 12 , 1976 - Replacement of the .deck af_Alb-any Street Brid-ge- t "be funded in 1977 at $165,000 . - Repairs to the Cass Park pool deck to be funded in 1977 at $12,000. - Renovation of Parking Lot E (Eagle ' s Bldg. ) to be funded in 1977 at $20,000 . - Reconstruction of three railroad crossin t50 ,000.s adjacent to Fulton Street in the west end to be funded in 1977 at - Reconstruction of Elmira Road from Meadow Street to the south city line to be funded in 1977 at $1 ,000,000 . Resolution By Comm. Bodine: seconded by Comm. Schickel RESOLVED, That the capital projects listed by the department be approved and forwarded to the Controller for processing. Carried Bills Listed on Abstract No. 9 and Bills Receivable By Comm. Bodine: seconded y Comm. Ewanicki RESOLVED, That bills audited and approved by the Finance Committee and listed on Abstract No. 9 of the General Fund accounts of the Department of Public Works and on Abstract No. 9 of the Water and Sewer Division be approved for payment. IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED That the bills receivable be approved and ordered rendered. Capital Improvements Review Committee Appointments Mayor Conley appointed Commissioners Bodine and Shaw to serve on the Capital .Improvements Review Committee as representatives from the Board of Public Works. -PARKING, TRAFFIC AND TRANSIT COMMITTEE - no recommendations . OLD BUSINESS Mayor Conley reported on the progress with the Town of Ithaca regarding sewer contracts . ADJOURNTIENT On a motion the meeting was adjourned at 5 :00 P.M. r ' seph'-A. 'Rundle, City Clerk E ward J. ,Xonre-y, Mayor Board Of Public Works Proceedings Accounts Receivable May 12, 1976 9924 Ithaca College G2122 139.52 9925 Wesley Foundation Methodist G2122 41.37 9926 Fred Roske G2122 17.89 9927 Hi-Speed Check Weighers Co. , Inc. F2144 15.00 9928 Carol Sisler F2144 10.29 9929 Charles O"Neil F2144 12.74 9930 C.E. Dayton F2144 13.71 9931 American National Red Cross F2144 170.25 9932 Village of Cayuga Heights F2378 109.38 9933 Town of Dryden F2378 192.54 9934 James C. Townsend F2144 732.57 9935 Morse Chain Inc. F2144 308.12 9936 David Saperstone G2120 10.00 9937 Gloria A. Scalice G2120 10.00 9938 City of Ithaca G2120 10.00 9939 Cornell University G2120 19,978.42 TOTAL 21,771.80 WATER $ 1,564.60 SEWER 20,207.20 ZBy Finance C ttee 1044 Tom of Ithaca A2300 32.88 BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS CITY OF ITHACA, NEW YORK Regular Meeting 4: 00 P.M. May 26, 1976 PRESENT: Mmmissioners (5) - Bodine, Ewanicki, Schickel, Shaw, Stein ABSENT: ayor - Conley Commissioners (1) - Baldini '`THERS PRESENT: sst. to upt. of Public Works - Dougheriy Dep)tty Building Comm'r - Jones upt. of Public Works - Dingman Aldermen - Holman, Spano ity Engineer - Cox Chm.. , Environmental Comm. - Asst. Supt. of Public Works - Hannan Joy Daley City Clerk - Rundle In the absence of Mayor Conley, Vice Chairman Ewanicki chaired the meeting. MINUTES: By Comm. Schickel : seconded by Comm. Bodine RESOLVED, That the minutes of the May 12 , 1976 meeting be approved as re- ,.,curded by the City Clerk. Carried tt; :LAfiUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT: lowers Planted on Commons `lupt. Dingman mentioned that 17 members of the Liberty Hyde Bailey Men's Club planted over 3100. flowers for, the City on the Commons on the previous Saturday. While the City. paid-for- the flowers and furnished materials , the labor was a great help and a real service to the City by citizens who gave their services willingly. Promotion By oomm.7sch,ickei : seconded by .Comm. Shaw . RESOLVED, That Anthony J. Alo be promoted to a Maintenance Man at $3. 26 per ' cur, effective May 17, 1976 . Carried ointments By Comm. Schickel: seconded by Comm. Shaw RESOLVED;; That the following be appointed: Timothy. Chaffee be- appointed a Truck Driver in the Construction $ Maintenance Division at $3. 53 per hour, effective May 30, 1976. David Fiero be appointed a Truck Driver in the Construction & Maintenance Division. at $3. 53 per hou.T, . effective May 30, 1976. Harvey, Molock be appointed a Laborer in the Construction $ Maintenance Divi.-s.ion Ott, $3:.A1 per hour, effective May 30 , 1976. Leroy Reed-, Jr;. : be appointed a Laborer in the Construction & Maintenance Division at $3.01 per hour, effective May 30 , 1976 . Carried WATER-.& SANITARY.-SEWERS COMMITTEE: Water -an ewer Extension -, Havep..Hills By Comm., Shg;W:,,secon a y- Comm., Sch.UCTe i RESOLVED, That the request from the,, TowniBoard of the Town .of- Ithaca, for water and sewer extensions into the Haven Hills sub division of- Willis S... uilker off. Snyder, Hill, Road, be approved subject to the approval of the Mails by Asst. Supt. Hannan. Carried [GHWAYSp STREET LIGHTING: & DEFUSE COPZIITTEE: siZewalk c-qpsr-rpction,_Bid. omm. aw,• reporte_ t at; bids were received on May 10, 1976 for sidewalk construction. .-2- By Comm. Shaw: seconded by Comm. Bodine RESOLVED, That the contract -for---constructing- s,i_dewalk-s im---accordance with -the specifications of April 14 , 1976, be awarded to Charles Kidney of 262 Pennsylvania Avenue for the following unit prices : - 4" sidewalk at $1 . 30 per sq. ft . - 6" sidewalk at $1 . 40 per sq. ft. - 18" x 6" curb at $3. 00 per linear ft. Carried Adams Street Encroachment Comm. Shaw reported that an encroachment exists on Adams Street. This encroachment is a problem i-,o the department because baled cardboard and refuse containers on the street pavement interfere with maintenance opera- tions and traffic flow. By Comm. Shaw: seconded by Comm. Schickel RESOLVED, That the City Attorney take such actions as are appropriate to have the nuisance caused by the encroachment abated, and to protect the city' s interest. Carried Road Salt Use By Comm. S aw: seconded by Comm. Stein RESOLVED, That the report of the City Environmental Commission on road salt use, dated March 10 , 1976, transmitted to the Board of Public Works by -- Alderman Elva Holman, Common Council representative to the Commission, be accepted and that recommendations #1 through #5 of said report be adopted and expedited by the Department of Public Works . Comm. Shaw reviewed the recommendations with the Board. A vote was taken on the motion which resulted as follows : Carried BUILDINGS, GROUNDS & PARKS CO101ITTEE : Vending - Cass Pare omm. CIEEEe1- reported the following: Challenge Industries has requested permission to operate a mobile vending unit in Cass Park in the 1976 season v in- a manner similar to that used in 1975. A 2 By !Comm. Schickel : seconded by Comm. Bodine D RESOLVED, That Challenge Industries , Inc. be authorized to operate a mobile vending unit in Cass Park for the 1976 season. Carried Soft hside Community Center - Chafe Order No. E-1 By Comm. Schickel : secondee ` y Comm. -B—o- ine RESOLVED, That change order E-1 in the electric contract fpr the renovation of Southside Community Center, which provides for the installation of wiring in raceway in the gymnasium area be approved in the amount of $206 . 80 . Discussion followed on the floor. A vote was taken on the motion which resulted as follows : Carried Southside Community Center - Change Order No. E-2 By Comm. Schickel : secon ed by Comm. Bodine RESOLVED, That change order E-2 in the electric contract for the renovation; of Southside Community Center, which provides for new conduit to a sub-pane installation of a new meter socket, two new heater motors , relocation of fire alarm bells and exit lights be approved in the amount of $436 . 27. Carried tit Southside Community Center - Change Order Np. HV-1 LA By Comm. Schickel : secon ecT by_Comm. -Boding RESOLVED, That change order No. HV-1 in the heating-ventilating contract fop the renovation of Southside Community Center, which provides for the relo- cation of a radiator in the stairway be approved in the amount of $291 . 00 . Carried -3- Bear Electric Payment No. 2 By omm. c is e : secon e :by Comm. Bodine RESOLVED, That requisition for payment No. 2 from the Bear Electric Cb pany for construction services in connection with the electric work at Sout side Community Center be approved in the amount of $5,838 .65 . Carried I . J. Construction Payment No. 2 By Comm. Sc ickel: seconc�o_5y Comm. Bodine RESOLVED, That requisition for payment No. 2 from I . J. Construction Company for construction services in connection with the general contract at South- side Community Center be approved in the amount of $13,144.00. Carried Ithaca City Bicentennial Commission By Comm. Sc is el : sec'onded- y�`Commm. Bodine RESOLVED, That the Ithaca City Bicentennial Commission be authorized to sell beer in the Stewart Park pavilion on Sunday, July 4, 1976, between the hours of Noon and 8 : 00 p.m. The sale is to be in connection with a chicken barbecue being held by the Commission in observance of our country' s 200th "m Anniversary. Carried XSouthside Community Center - Change Order No. GC- 2 d By omm. Schi`c camel: seconded y Comm. Bodine RESOLVED, That change order GC-2 of I . J. Construction Company in connection with the renovation of the Southside Community Center, which provides for the reconstruction of the exterior entryway to the cellar for $763, and which provides for installation of wire mesh window protectors inside the gymnasium -for .$3.29. 70, be approved. Carried ADA14S _STREET ENCROACHMENT: City Attorney S aplro, as ed for clarification as to which direction the ,Board wished him to pursue . Supt. Dingman explained the prob-lem. b1 scussion .followed on .the floor. Attorney Attp.iro commented that he would take the consensus of,-the Board, aqd follow upon the matter. *INANCE, AC CO ' CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS COMITTEE : t By ., Bodine.r seconded by. Comm. Schickel RESOLVED, uril"ls..audited ,and approved by the Finance Committee and listed on Abstract fa. 114 of the General Fund accounts of. the ,Depar:tment -of :Public Works and .on Abstract No. 10 of the Water and Sewer Division be approved . trr payment. TT I.S FURTHER RESOLVED, That the bills receivable be approved and ordered rendered. Carried R . Transfer By Comm. Bodine :, seconded by Comm. :Schickel RESOLVED,-. That $100 be transferred from Line 407 to Line 310 in Account A5410 (:sidewalk c.onstruction) . to provide for the cost -of mailing notices . Discussion followed on the floor. A vote was taken. on the motion which resulted as follows : Carried. PARKING, TRAFFIC $ TRANSIT COMITTEE : Communit Transit S .stem,.Name By Comm. Stein: seconded y omm. Bodine RESOLVED, That the .action of, the..Board: of. Public) Works on February il,% .1976 , changing-the name of the _Community Transit System be rescinded, thus allowing the name 'Community Transit System' to continue. sh -4- Discussion -fol-lowed on the floor. A vote was taken on the mat-i-on-._. ch --rescx,l-ted as- follows : Carried Easter Seal Society Commm -Stein presented the following: May 14, 1976 The Hon. Edward Conley, Mayor City of Ithaca City Hall Ithaca, New York 14850 Dear Mayor Conley: Thank you for offering to proclaim the week of Play 16-22 as National Handi- capped Awareness Week. If possible , we would appreciate having you send a copy to the Ithaca Journal . . I would very much like to discuss with you the possibility of special parking permits and locations for automobiles bearing handicapped persons . This is presently in effect in many cities , and is a most valuable service to the handicapped. I would be happy to meet with you at any time you find cony nient, and will look forward to hearing from you. Again, many thanks for your kindness . Sincerely, Nancy Murphy Administrative Assistant Resolution By Comm. Stein: seconded by Comm. Bodine RESOLVED, That a request from the Faster Seal Society for special parking permits and locations for automobiles bearing handicapped persons be re- ferred to the Parking, Traffic and Transit Committee for recommendation. Carried UNFINISHED BUSINESS: For information of the Board, Comm. Stein, as liaison for the Board of Public Works and the Planning & Development Board, reported that at the previous evening ' s Planning & Development Board meeting recommendation was made to conduct an objective study pertaining to the various aspects of a public power system for the City of Ithaca. This relates to the Board of Public Works because at its meeting 4 or 5 months previous , the BPW passed a resolution asking 14r. Dingman to explore the hiring of a consultant concerning the acquisition of a street lighting system for the City which would be part of the larger study suggested by the Planning & Development Board. The recommendation was that Common Council take the study, appropri- ate funds, and specifically have all questions , including the one raised by the Board of Public Works, included. ADJOURNMENT: On a motion the meeting was adjourned at 4 : 39 P.M. ose A. Rundle, City Cler Edward i Conley,-, Mayor Board of Public Works Proceedings Accounts Receivable May 26, 1976 9940 Stanley Scheimberg G2122 15.03 9941 William Rinckas 62122 17.89 9942 Dorothy M. Proud F2144 2.0.05 9943 Town of Newfield F2378 14.79 9944 John Paige F2144 188.35 9945 John Ryan F2144 232.19O 9946 Automatic Sprinkler Corp. of America F2144 1 ,299.89 9947 Construction & Maintenance F2144 16.83 . 9948 Village of Lansing F2378 3,673.32 9949 Ithaca Housing Authority F265f1 15.00 9950 Albanese Plumbing & Heating Co. G2122 37.00 9951 Donohue-Halverson, Inc. G2122 47.00 9952 Glenn Smith G2122 31 .00 9953 Weber Plumbing & Heating G2122 23.00 9954 Cornell University-Purchasing Dept. G2122 12.00 9955 City of Ithaca-General Fund F2655 857.16 9956 City of Ithaca-General Fund F2655 153.57 9957 City of Ithaca-General Fund F2655 6.34 9958 City of Ithaca-General Fund F2655 17.98 TOTAL 6,679.17 WATER 6,496.18 SEWER 182..92 /AApprovgd by Finance Committee '• / G i� �%:k'. ,ate-1'�'"`'� 1045 Lee McMann A1710 55.50 BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS CITY OF ITHACA, NEW YORK Regular Meeting 4 : 00 P.M. June 9 , 1976 PRESENT: Commissioners (5) Baldini , Bodine, Ewanicki, Schickel , Shaw ABSENT: Mayor - Conley Commissioner (1) Stein OTHERS PRESENT: Asst . to Supt . - Dougherty Deputy Bldg. Comm'r. - Jones City Engineer - Cox Controller - Daley Asst. Supt. - Hannan B. Ruane - City Clerk's Office Supt . of Public Works - Dingman In the absence of Mayor Conley, Vice Chairman F.wanicki chaired the meeting. MINUTES : X R_y__ omm. Schickel : seconded by Comm. Shaw t1J RESOLVED, That the minutes of the May 26, 1976 meeting be approved as recorded by the City Clerk. Carried PERSONS APPEARING BEFORE THE BOARD: Scott Molin, 471 Nelson Road, Ithaca, N.Y. (273-7391) - Scott 's Ice Cream, appeared before the Board for permission to sell .ice cream in Cass Park. Discussion followed on the floor. Resolution By o� mm. thaw: seconded by Comm. Bodine RESOLVED, That the matter of selling ice cream in Cass Park be referred to the Public Buildings , Public Grounds and Parks Committee with power to act, and that Mr. Molin be given an answer as soon as possible. Carried SUPERINTENDENT 'S REPORT: Report Re. ewage Treatment- Options Supt. Dingman reported that he had distributed to the Board a copy of a draft of the report of the plan of study with respect to the sewage treatment plant. He said there were other options . He proposed that this. particular report be -referred to the Committee of the Whole Board and that they set a meeting date for the purpose of considering alternatives because at the next meeting of the Board he will ask that the report be adopted by the. Board as its plan of study and that the report be referred to the Common Council with a request that they likewise approve and adopt the plan and authorize application for funding on behalf of the, City in connection with it . It was therefore decided- that the Committee of the Whole Board will meet on June 16, 1976 at 4 : 00 P.M. Cook Street. Properties , Inc.. ° Supt. Dingman in orme t e Board that a letter had been distributed by Cook Street Properties, Inc. to approximately 450 people who received notices about defective sidewalks from,:the. department. Cook Street Properties ob - tained the list of names and addresses of people who had received the notices- under an interpretation- of the Freedom of Information Act . It is not the policy of the Department of Public Works to encourage this type of sales. p.r:omotion, and steps have been taken to prevent the future release of this. type of -information. Supt. ,.Dingma.n informed, the Board that the- department was not intentionally involved in releasing the list of names, or intentionally involved in pro- motion of this particular contract or any other; nor do they subscribe to all the statements made in the letter. CITY;- ENGINEER'S REPORT: . City ngineer o�x reported briefly on. the following .capital projects : y - A d l.a -G- Collegettoown Improvements Paoject - Work was started June 1st and should be done by July 15 . Aurora Plaza - This job is nearing completion. West Clinton/Cherry Street Reconstruction - Work is being done by Force Account . Drainage acilities� or the project are substantially completed at this point. State and Aurora Streets Improvements - The project was started by providing- new cure_along the project area and is better than 50 percent completed. Cass Park Wading Pool - This is nearly completed, with the exception of mino landscaping yet tome done. The project is being held up from being turned over to the City due to the plumbers! strike . Southside Park and Playground - This project is completed; some minor work is y m `et to e cmpleted- -siJew_alF construction and landscaping. Southside Community Center Renovation is progressing well- -the four prime contractors expect to be completed on schedule by July 16 . A fifth con- tractor has the sidewalk construction underway also. PROMOTIONS : By Comm. Bodine : seconded by Comm. Schickel RESOLVED, That Eugene Burdett be promoted to the position of Maintenance Tian at $3. 53 per hour, effective June 13, 1976 . RESOLVED, That Gary France be promoted to the position of Maintenance Man at $3. 39 per hour, effective June 13, 1976. Carried WATER $ SEWER COMMITTEE : Comm. Shaw reported that in regard to the sale of water meters and other arrangements with IWC , meetings have been held, negotiations are still in progress , but there are no definitive steps yet to report to the Board. HIGHWAY COMMITTEE : Additional light-- middle of 200 block of E . Yates Street By Comm. Shaw: seconded-by^Comm. Baldini_ RESOLVED, That this request be referred to the Superintendent for recommenda- tion. Carried Filter fabric for soil stabilization Comm. Shaw reported that bids were received at 3 p.m. today and there was no time to determine the low bidder. The materials are to be used for a project underway. Resolution By Comm. Bodine : seconded by Comm. Baldini RESOLVED, That the selection of low bidder for filter fabric for soil stabili- zation be referred to the Highway Committee with power to act . Carried Last light at south end of Richard Place Comm. Shaw reported the following: Responding to an urgent request by Councilman Saccucci, the Superintendent - has directed that the intensity of the last light on the south end of Richai Place be increased. This action is taken because of increased incidence of � theft and vandalism. No further action by the Board is necessary. BRIDGES, CREEKS AND STOR1-4 DRAINAGE COARIITTEE : Water Study��in–the—Fall–Creek Area Comm. Baldini reported the following : At its regular meeting on June Z, the Common Council adopted the two follow- ing resolutions : RESOLVED, That a report of the grater study in the Fall Creek area be submitted to Council by Superintendent Dingman at the next Council meeting. Board of Public Works Proceedings Accounts Receivable June 9, 1976 9959 Terrence Fine G2122 72.76 9960 John W. Kemp F2144 15.00 9961 Lucy J. Brown F2144 15.00 9962 Frederick Rolfe F2144 15.00 9963 William E. Everts F2144 30.00 9964 Town of Lansing F2378 20.05 9965 David W. Woodard F2144 34.71 9966 Adolph Turko F2144 37.21 9967 Peter Sarkus F2144 1 ,165.37 9967 Peter Sarkus G2122 1 ,165.38 9968 Dryden Water District #1 F2.378 396.65 9969 Finger Lakes Construction F2144 144.50 9970 Esther Poole G2120 10.00 9971 William C. Norton 62120 10.00 9972 Lentley Corp. G2120 10.00 9973 B. Maccera, Jr. and 11. LoPinto G2120 10.00 TOTAL 14ATER 1 ,873.49 SEWER 1 ,278.14 Approved by Finance Committee 1046 Ithaca City School District A2300 358.25 1047 Town of Newfield A2300 309.n8 607.33 -3- RESOLVED, That the matter of establishing a capital project for the purpose of dredging Fall Creek be referred to the Planning and Development Committee of the Council with the request that it be brought back to Council through proper channels . Resolution By Comm. Baldini : seconded by Comm. Schickel RESOLVED, That the Superintendent review the studies on Fall Creek made by Consultant Martin, and the additional data collected by the department mployees , and prepare a report for the approval of the Board at its next regular meeting. Carried PUBLIC BUILDINGS, PUBLIC GROUNDS & PARKS COMMITTEE: armers ' Fla—r et Comm. Schickel reported the following: At its regular meeting on June 2 , the Common Council provided $S00 for improvements to the Farmers ' Market site on Taughannock Boulevard. This was provided in response to a request from Cheryl Carter on behalf of the ,.*Farmers ' Market. X in:Resolution =By Comm;Schickel : seconded by Comm. Bodine =RESOLVED, That the Superintendent be authorized to provide the services of a =grader and to purchase materials to the extent of the funds provided by the Common Council . Carried Requisition #1 Ken Bru:ielly Plumbing & Heat= ing By Comm. Schickel : : secondnc ed by- Comm. Baldini RESOLVED, That requisition #1 from Ken, Bruielly Plumbing & Hekting ,: Inc. for construction services at the Southside Community Center be approved in the amount of $7,145. 10 . Carried 1pplication for ayment. #2 -, Giordano Construction Co.. - By Comm. Schickel : sewn a by Comm, Bo ine RESOLVED, That application for payment, #2 - from Giordano Construction Company for construction services in connection with Cass Park children's swim area be approved in the amount of $8 , 595. Carried Application for payment #1 - Giordano Construction Co . By Comm. Sc icke1: seconded by Comm, Baldini RESOLVED, That application #1 from V. Giordano Construction Company for construction services in connection with Aurora Plaza be approved' in the amount of $14,•544 . Carried Bill of Anton J. E ner & Associates By •Comm. Sc is el : seconded by Comm, Bodine RESOLVED, ,That. a. bill of-Anton J. Egner $ Associates for inspection services and reimbursable expenses in, connection with- the renovation of the Southside Community Centex be approved in the amount of $.1, 550. 7'7. Carried FINANCE, ACCOUNTS $ CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS COP41ITTEE : 4bstract, .o. 11 and- Bills eceiva. ;le, 3y Comm. Bodine,! , secon. .e., by Comm. aldini tESOLVED, That bi,lls .audited and approved by the Finance Committee and listed >n Abstract No..•. 11,, of the General Fund accounts of the Department of Public wlork-s and on Abstract No. 11 of the Water and Sewer Division be approved for payment. I:T $ FURTHER- RESOLVED, That the bills receivable be approved and ordered r,einder.ed. Carried F,x un ement of Bill #877 - Morse Borg-Warner Comm. Bodine reported the foliowing: In March� bf 1{975 a. truck damaged a guide rail on .South Aurora Street in the -4- vicinity of Morse Borg-Warner. From the telephone reports at the time, the department believed that the truck causing the damage was operated by Borg- Warner Transportation Services . A bill for the damage was issued to that company. It now .appears - that - information was incorrect and that the depart- ment in fact does not know who damaged the guide rail . Resolution By Comm. Bodine: seconded by Comm. Schickel RESOLVED, That miscellaneous bill #877 to the Borg-Warner Transportation Services in the amount of $258 . 12 be expunged. ti Discussion followed on the floor. A vote was taken on the motion which resulted as follows : Carried Lockwood Mapping Company_- aerial photography fees for use Comm. Bodine informed the Board of the-following : The City of Ithaca has recently purchased aerial photography of the entire city. This has been delivered to the city by Lockwood P4apping Company in two forms : 9" x 9" contact prints of the original negatives at a scale of 1" = 2501 , and 40" x 40" positive transparencies compiled from the original negatives at a scale of approximately 1" = 50 ' . We now wish to establish _ fees for the use of these public records . Resolution By Comm. Bodine : seconded by Comm. Schickel RESOLVED, That regulations of the Board of Public Works be revised to include in the proper codification the following: Fees for use of 1976 City of Ithaca Aerial Photography 9" x 9" Contact Prints (Scale 1" = 250 ' ) Users fee : $2 . 00 per print . (This fee does not cover cost of reproduction and handling. User must arrange for these services with Lockwood Mapping Services , who was the original contractor and is custodian of the negatives .) t 40" x 40" Positive Transparencies (Scale 1" = 50 ' ) Users fee : $5. 00 per transparency. Print charge: $4 . 00 additional if printed by city. (If prints are made by other than the city, a $50. 00 per sheet security deposit will be required. ) The City Engineer may waive user fees in cases of reciprocal agreement with other public entities . Discussion followed on the floor. A vote was taken on the motion which resulted as follows : Carried OLD BUSINESS: Arthur Cleaveland, 1207 N. Cayuga Street , Ithaca, appeared before the Board,' ,- to s?y that he is watching the progress of the Fall Creek Water Problem. I,,- Cc,--,-. Baldini replied, for the record, that the committee has been working or, the project ever since t:_. "February 10th meeting; and that he also had received telephone calls at �-is home from Mr. Cleaveland. ADJOURNMENT: 1 On a motion the meeting was adjauvne* wk-- 4: 50 p.m. t —'7Jose�ph A. Rundle, City Clerk Edward J. nley, Mayor BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS CITY OF ITHACA, NEW YORK Regular Meeting 4 :00 P.M. June 23, 1976 PRESENT: Commissioners (S) - Baldini , Bodine, Ewanicki , Shaw, Stein $SENT: ay~ or - Conley ommissioner (1) - Schickel OTHERS PRESENT Asst . to Supt. of Public Works - Dougherty City Attorney - Shapiro Supt. of Public Works - Dingman City Engineer - Cox Asst. Supt. of Public Works - Hannan City Clerk - Rundle Deputy Building Commissioner - Jones .-fin the absence of Mayor Conley, Vice-Chairman Ewanicki chaired the meeting. tMINUTES : ;Fy-Tomm. Baldini : seconded by Comm. Bodine 9tESOLVED, That the Minutes of the June 6, 1976 meeting be approved as recorded y the City Clerk. Carried SUPS^IT:" `'? 74T'S DEPORT Meeting or M' Publiicmployment Relations Board Supt. Dingman reported that the Public mp oyment Relations Board has ordered an election to determine the employee organization which shall represent the hourly paid employees of the Department of Public Works , to be held Thursday, July 8 , 1976. The employees will have the opportunity to choose representa- 'ion by the C.S.E.A. , Laborers ' Local #589, or no repres::ntation at all. The iployees are presently represented by Laborers ' Local #589, and some of them the petitioned P.E.R.B. for a change. No action was required by the Board. Intermunici al Water Committee '55'p—T. Dingman reported that a representative of the Board and a representative of the Intermunicipal Water Commission have held two meetings and there ha,s been considerable progress on settling all of the issues between the two groups, and it is expected that by the next meeting there will be something for the Board to act upon. Sewer Construction - Cliff Street Asst . Supt. Hannan reported on t e proposed construction of a sewer on Cliff Street. This project has been delayed in the hopes that we could get some of the traffic off from Cliff Street. Apparently the traffic keeps getting worse and the sewer is deteriorating so within the next month, work will start on this construction which will mean tearing up the street from the Octopus, across Park Road, all the way to the city line replacing the existing sewer. We are hoping to keep traffic flowing both ways and to keep the job buttoned up from day to day. This will be a two month job, which will start as soon as the Linn Street project is completed. Proposed Encroachment on Lincoln and Lake Streets City Enginee r ox reported that he has received a request from Carol Sisler to o6cupy a portion of Lake Street. She is renovating a structure on the rner of Lincoln and Lake Street. She will be using the building for apart- nts and is asking us for approval to install a porch on the Lake Street side ' the building to allow access to the upper level apartments . Anything out- z,4de the building is an encroachment because the building is right on the street line so she is asking us for permission to build this porch on the city right-of-way which would extend about 7 ' into the street right-of-way. It would be about 17' long. Earlier Mrs. Sisler came to us asking for approval to grade along the street in order to cut the fall back away from the building. They found that the fill , over the years, had come up to the second story. By excavating they could get down to the old grade level of the first floor. City Engineer Cox stated that there are a few considerations to be looked into and-,recommended that the appropriate committee handle this request. Discussion followed on the floor. 2 - June 23, 1976 Resolution By C-omm -19haw: seconded by Comm. Baldini RESOLVED, That the matter of granting a right-of-way into the street on the corner of Lincoln and Lake Street be referred to the Highways, Street Lighting and Refuse Committee, and the Attorney for the City, for further study and to ' e returned to the Board of Public Works. Carried remotions By Comm. Bodine : seconded by Comm. Shaw RESOLVED, That the following promotions be approved by the Board: James McGinnis to the position of Maintenance Man at $3. 26 per hour, effective June 27 , 1976, in the Construction & Maintenance Division, Electrician' s section. ,,.., Peter Cornman a Truck Driver in the Construction $ Maintenance Divi- sion at $3.67 per hour, effective June 20, 1976. cl: Carried ATER & SANITARY SEWER COMMITTEE -Waste Water Facili i Study By Comm. Shaw: seconded y Comm. Baldini RESOLVED, That the Board of Public Works approve and adopt a plan of Study of the waste water facilities of the City of Ithaca prepared by O'Brien $ Gere, Engineers , in June of 1976. IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Board of Public Works recommend the adoption of this Plan of Study by the Common Council of the City of Ithaca and autho- rize the Board to proceed with the engineering selection process and the Step Grant application provided for by the proposed Plan of Study. Carried U' Brien $ Gere Interim Bill - Waste Water Facilities - $780.61 By Comm. Shaw: seconded y COMM. Bodine RESOLVED, That an interim bill of O'Brien & Gere, Engineers, for services in connection with the Plan of Study of the waste water facilities of the City of Ithaca, New York, be approved in the amount of $780. 61 . Carried O'Brien & Gere bill - $326. 25 By Comm, Shaw: seconded y Comm. Bodine RESOLVED, That an interim bill of O' Brien $ Gere, for engineering services in connection with the maximum efficiency evaluation of the existing sewage treatment facilities be approved in the amount of $326. 25 . Carried Expunged Sewer Bill - #9967 By Comm. Shaw: secon e y Comm. Baldini RESOLVED, That miscellaneous sewer bill #9967 to Mr. Peter Sarkus be expunged. (A corrected bill has been included in today' s audit. ) Carried HIGHWAYS, STREET LIGHTING & REFUSE COMMITTEE Bi, - Filter Fabric mm. Shaw re-p-o-r-t-ea that, acting on the authorization from this Board at its ne 9 meeting, the Highway Committee has awarded the bid for filter fabric E. I . Du Pont deNemours & Co. , Inc. for the net unit price of $0.68 per sq. yd. , delivered. Concrete Curb and Walk - E. State $ Stewart Ave. By Comm. Shaw: seconded y Comm. Bodine RESOLVED, That the department be authorized to receive bids on the const 'uc- tion of concrete curb and walk in connection with the flashing signal imp,ove- ment at the intersection of East State Street and Stewart Avenue. Discussion followed on the floor. A vote was taken on the motion which resulted as follows : Carried 3 - June 23, 1976 Refuse Collection on the Commons Comm. Shaw reported that the department requests that the Highway Committee establish a date for a meeting of the Highway Committee , the staff, and a representative of the Merchants ' Association to finalize the arrangements for M,q�fuse collection on the Commons. J LDINGS AND GROUNDS COMMITTEE ton J.J. _finer bill - $188 . 13 Ky'*Comm. Baldini: seconded By Comm. Shaw RESOLVED, That the bill of Anton J. Egner for architectural services in con- nection with the inspection of construction at Aurora Plaza be approved in the amount of $188. 13. Carried V. Giordano Const. $ Sup. Cor . Payment No. 2 - $12 ,690. By Comm. Bal i�ni: seconded by Bodine SOLVED, That application for payment No. 2 from V. Giordano Construction ,jpd Supply Corporation for construction at Aurora Plaza be approved in the amount of $12, 690. Carried Bwhr Electric Co. Payment No. 3 - $1 ,178 . 35 omm. al ini : seconded y Comm. Bodine RESOLVED, That application for payment No. 3 from Bear Electric Company for electrical services in connection with the renovation of the Southside Com- munity Center be approved in the amount of $1 ,178. 35. Carried V. Giordano Const. Change order No. 2 - $350 By Comm. al ins. : seconded y Comm. B6 dine RESOLVED, That change order No. 2 in the contract of V. Giordano Construction ap^4 Supply Corp. for the construction of the Cass Park children's swim area, u ch provides for the installation of 460 sq. ft. of sod for $350. be ap- I ►ved. Carried V. Giordano Const. - Payment No. 3 - $S ,580. By Comm. a ini : seconded y Comm. Shaw RESOLVED, That application for payment No. 3 from V. Giordano Construction and Supply Corp. for construction services in connection with the Cass Park children' s swim area be approved in the amount of $5,580. Discussion followed on the floor. A vote was taken on the motion which resulted as follows : Carried Paolan eli Const. - $3,100. Ty-To-mm. Ba ini : seconded by Comm. Bodine RESOLVED, That the final bill of Paolangeli Contractor, Inc. for installing granite curbing and electrical conduits at the corner of State Street and Aurora Street be approved in the amount of $3,100. Carried Charles Kidney - Sidewalk Construction - $2 ,492 . 66 By Comm. Baldini : seconded by Comm. Bodine R DLVED, That a bill from Charles Kidney for the installation of concrete s ewalks in connection with the city' s sidewalk rehabilitation program be a'; Moved in the amount of $2,492.66. Carried G. Hovanec - Flagpole in DeWitt Park - $325 . 50 By Comm. aldini : seconded y omm.Slaw RESOLVED, That a bill from G. Hovanec Displays for installation of the flagr pole at DeWitt Park be approved in the amount of $325. 50. Carried Ordinance to Prohibit Archery in CitX Parks By Comm. al ini : seconded y Comm. Bodine RESOLVED, That the Board request the City Attorney to prepare a suitable ordinance to prohibit archery in city parks except in properly designated areas, and to present the same to the board for its consideration and adoption. 4 - June 23, 1976 Discussion followed on the floor. A vote was- taken on the motion which resulted as follows : Carried rREEKS 4 BRIDGES COMMITTEE ending Perifiit' - Cass Park �mm. Shaw reported tat, acting on the authorization from this Board at its June 9 meeting, the Creeks and Bridges Committee has awarded a permit to Scott Molin to vend in Cass Park for the summer season of 1976. Fall Creek Area Ground Water Problem Comm. Baldini presented the following report on the Fall Creek Area Ground Water problem: 5story - The earliest records of the Department of Public Works indicate at there has been a problem of ground water running into and sometimes Mooding basements in the Fall Creek area. The basements affected are prin- u;pally those in the area bounded easterly by North Tioga Street, northeaster- by Fall Creek, northwesterly by the northeast arterial , southwesterly by Cascadilla Creek, and southerly by Franklin and Jay Streets. This problem has existed to a greater or lesser degree since long before the construction of Route 13. The records indicate that the greatest number of reports and therefore probably the greatest incidence of high groundwater occur from mid-December through March. The number of reports is likely to be high during prolonged periods of extreme cold accompanied by high lake levels. Martin Report - Our short term experience with this problem dates back to P;711 '7 when Attorney Abbott presented a petition of 153 residents of e area praying for relief from high ground water levels . The Board of blic Works felt that it was time to attempt to define the problem in order L.v seek a more permanent solution, and as a result, the Common Council authorized a capital project for the study of the area and its problem by R. J. Martin, P.E. of Vestal . Mr. Martin conducted intensive interviews with residents of the area and prescribed a series of measurements of lake level, stream level and ground water level which were carried out during the 173- 174 season. Mr. Martin produced a report under date of November 1974 . This report was presented to the Board of Public Works, residents of the area, and other interested parties at a public meeting in January of 1975. A note made at the time of the public meeting indicates "the hearing went well ex- cept most residents felt dredging and dynamite was the only answer, but agreed that keeping the lake level down was probably a suitable substitute for these." Mr. Martin's report of November 1974 includes the following conclusions : 1) There is a troublesome ground water problem in the area. 2) The ground water problems affect about 25% of the homes in the area. These homes are mainly contained in a diagonal area approximately 300' wide running from the area between Cayuga Street and Tioga Street on East Jay Street, diagonally northwest to Fall Creek in the area norther- ly of West York Street and westerly of Cayuga Street. 3) Ground water flows northwesterly through this corridor toward the lake. Ground water elevations in this corridor normally vary as much as 3 ft. during the season, and in some instances show even greater variation. The study also shows that the rise in the ground water nearer to Fall Creek is directly related to the rise in the level of the surface of Fall Creek. 4) Structural measures to overcome the high water table would entail an expensive collector system in East Jay Street, West Jay Street, and in the vicinity of Fall Creek. Water so collected would have to be pumped to discharge. Other Studies - In 1975 the Department of' Environmental Conservation inquired w ether Vie—city had any objection to the de-authorization of a 1936 flood protection project on Cascadilla Creek and Fall Creek on which no action , had been taken in the intervening years . As a result of a discussion of this problem with the Corps of Engineers and with the Department of Environ- mental Conservation, the Board of Public Works indicated that there was no objection to such de-authorization provided the Corps of Engineers would review these two creeks within the City of Ithaca under Section 205 of the S June 23, 1976 Flood Control Act. Such a study was planned for the spring of 1976, and the collection of information begun. In April of 1976 the Corps of Engineers advised the city that due to budgetary constraints no further action would be taken on the scheduled studies of Cascadilla and Fall Creeks. -'he Department of Environmental Conservation has now advised the City Engineer hat the US Department of Housing and Urban Development will undertake hy- raulic surveys on Fall Creek in connection with its studies of flood plain lanning. The surveys are scheduled to start in August of 1976, with the first data available in January of 1977 . It is expected that a final mathe- matical model will be ready in April of 1977 which may make it possible to design long-range improvements to Fall Creek. The Department of Environmental Conservation will present its plan for the study to the city early in August of this year. Department of Public Works Action r-+ Z) When water levels permit, the Department of Public Works will remove travel bars and regrade the bottom of Fall Creek from approximately 200 ft. wnstream of the Lehigh Valley Railroad bridge to a point approximately 200 t. upstream of Cayuga Street �n connection with the construction of a pro- posed water line in the bed of Fall Creek. 2) Urge the NYS Department of Transportation to keep the lake level at or below elevation 380 ft. from December 15 through March 15. 3) Propose and seek funding to construct additional storm water drains so that the sump pumps of the area can be discharged other than in the gutters and across sidewalks . ' ,sident' s Responsibility - There are no actions which the city can take " dch WiII assume even temporary relief from recurring ground water under lgh water conditions during the winter season. It is important that the residents of the area recognize that in those cases where there is a history of ground water in the basement, there must be at least one reliable sump pump permanently connected to a discharge system and so situated that it will keep the ground water level 2 or 3 inches below the cellar floor level . Resolution By Comm. Baldini : seconded by" Comm. Bodine RESOLVED, That the report on the Fall Creek Ground Water Problem be referred to the Common Council for their next meeting. Carried Painting of Thurston Avenue Bridge y Comm. Baldini : seconded y Comm. Bodine RESOLVED, That the department be authorized to receive bids for the painting of Thurston Avenue Bridge over Fall Creek. Carried FINANCE, ACCOUNTS $ CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS COMMITTEE Floyd 0 lin er - Leave of Absence y Comm. Bodine : seconded y Comm. Baldini ;SOLVED, That Floyd Oplinger be granted a three month convalescence leave absence effective June 21, 1976. Carried Public Works Conference - Sept. 26 - 30 1976 By Comm. Bodine : seconded y Comm. Shaw RESOLVED, That the Superintendent and the Asst Superintendent for Construction &. Maintenance be authorized to attend the National Public Works Conference at Las Vegas September 25 through September 30, 1976; the cost of transporta- tion, registration, meals and lodging shall be a legal charge against the city. Carried Abstract No. 12 By Comm. Bodine : seconded by Comm. Baldini RESOLVED, That bills audited and approved by the Finance Committee and listed 6 - June 23, 1976 on Abstract No. 12 of the General Fund accounts of the Department of Public Works and on Abstract No. 12 of the water and Sewer Division be approved for payment. IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED, That the bills receivable be approved and ordered _indered. Carried IJOURNMENT On a motion the meeting was adjourned at 4 :35 P.M. CG w t'J� sep� A. Rundle, City Clerk Edward J. C ley, M or BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE JUNE 23, 1976 9974 Stan Scheimberg G2122 15.69 9975 James D. Walch F2144 15.00 9976 William Pyle F2144 15.00 9977 Gerald Feigenson F2144 15.00 9978 Willis Hilker F2144 20.05 9979 Willis Hilker F2144 20.05 9980 Eva H. Knorr F2144 126.57 9980 Eva H. Knorr G2122 1260-58 9981 Village of Lansing F2378 2,119.32 9982 Peter Sarkus F2144 1,134.48 9982 Peter Sarkus G2122 1,134.48 9983 Albanese Plumbing G2122 18.00 9984 A. J. Eckert Co. , Inc. G2122 30*0O 9985 Lawrence Hull G2122 7.00 9986 K. Morusty G2122 16.00 9987 R. Morusty G2122 16.00 9988 Frank Orzino G2122 19.00 9989 Glenn Smith G2122 39.00 9900 LeRoy Weber G2122 269.00 $ 5,156.22 APPROVED BY FINANCE COMMITTEE 1048 David Mintz A1710 38.76 1049 Fred Macera A1710 77.52 1050 New York State Elect. & Gas A256O 494-s 0 .37 o0 & 513.2 BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCFEDDINGS 1; CITY 0ITHACA, NEV; YORK Rugular Meeting 4 :00 P.M. C,a 10 C01r1r.lis5lollers (5) - Baldini , Bodine , -E-wanicki , Shaw, Stein T: :!_14 ,'a'miissioner (1) SAickel :7ERS PRESENT: o`��f PuUllic Works - Dingman Aldermen (3) - Span.o , Moyer , Holman Deputy Building Commissioner - Jones City Clerk, - Rundle City Enqinoer Cox City Attorney 'Shapiro Vice Chairman E-wanicki chaired the meeting until Mayor Conley arrived. UL MUTE S : ILT.-, ,---_.Coi-mn. Baldini : seconded by Comm. Shaw g,SOLVED, That the Minutes of the June 23 , 1976 meeting be approved as Wcordod by the City Clerk. Carried PETITIONS AND HEARINGS OF PERSON'S BEFORE THE BOARD Mr. Ernest Silver, President of the DIBA Mr. Ernest Silver , President of the DIBA appeared before the Board wit'a a request for free bus service and free off-street parking in both ramps and Lot D for the following days : Merchant ' s Sidewalk Sale Days : August 6 & 7 , 19176 Welcome Students Days : August 26, 27 & 28 , 1976 Welcome Students Days : September 2 , 3 & 4 , 1976 Discussion followed on the floor. Mayor Conley- arrived at the meeting at 4 : 18 P.M. Resolution By Colrim. Stein: seconded by Comm. Bodine RE-SOLVED, That the matter of free bus service for the Merchant ' s Sidowalk Sale Days being held August 6 & 7 , 1976 and the Welcome Students Days be- ing hold August 26, 27 F, 28 , 1976 and September 2 , 3 & 4, 1976 be referred to the Parking, Traffic and Transit Committee for consideration and recom- mendation to be brought back to the Board at the July 28th meeting. Carried Mrs . Carol Sisler , owner of property at 423 E. Lincoln Street Carol Sisler appeared before the Board requesting a permit to build. an open porch over the city right-of-way on Lake Street. She advised the boardL that she has been before the Board of Zoning Appeals who advised her that the matter was not within their jurisdiction. it. Dingman recommended that the porch be somewhat narrower than what was ►posed in the drawing. A 4' or 4-1/21 encroachment would seem to be �ficient. Discussion followed on the floor. Resolution Ty—To—m—F.—Bodine : seconded by Comm. Baldini RESOLVED, That the Board authorize a revocable permit be granted to Carol Sisler with the details to be worked out between *he City FT-1ri)?eer-ing Pe­ part'ment and the City Attorney for the use of city right-of-way to build a, porch on the structure at the corner of Lincoln and Lake Streets . Carried 2 - July 14 , 1976 Anthony Albanese , 100 block Adams Street i`r_." t�r.th(ny f bane se , ownei70f tie building at 100 Adams Street , appeared before the Board to request the reopening of the 100 block of Adams Street that was temporarily closed by the Board of Public Works . He stated that the parking spaces are needed for possible new business in his building. Mr . Albanese commented that he took a petition around to the neighbors . 43 people signed his petition to have the street reopened. Comm. Shaw asked if any observations had been made as to whether or not the children in the area are using the park to any great extent, especially the blocked off portion of the street . Mr. Albanese stated thaVie has made it a point to observe how much the park is in 1emand. He found that if any more than five children were ,playing there , they were always transported by car. The neighborhood children have not made too much use of the hard top area, which is the street blocked off. Mayor Conley commented that he would like to get back to the Planning Dept. before any decisions are made, since they have spent a great deal of time and money on this project . Comm. Stein agreed with Mayor Conley but wanted to add one more thought - which was that this matter should really go back to the community for a decision. Judy Benedict of the City Planning Department reported to the Board that no progress has been made to date because we have been waiting for the federal funding. The funding has now been received and the work can proceed. She further stated that the street was closed to provide a spot for basketball . There is nothing on it , so the children aren' t using it, which is under- standable . Mrs . Benedict requested that we have a park before a decision is made on the street . Supt. Dingman suggested a compromise. He suggested that the bulk, of the park, with the exception of the ball court area, can be completed as a unit with sufficient fencing to provide safety for the children. At the same tune this Board, because it has not held a hearing, can make a determination that at this point there is not sufficient reason demonstrated to close the streets it can be left open. If the park has a successful season next year and the demand is still there for a hard court area, then a way of achieving the hard court area might be found. Meanwhile it will have given Mr. Al- banese more opportunity to develop his business and the use of his building. Discussion followed on the floor. Resolution By Comm. Shaw: seconded by Comm. Ewaiiicki RESOLVED, That the Board authorize the reopeing of the 100 block of Adams Street immediately. Discussion followed on the floor. cy Coiliiit. Bodine : seconded by Coma. Baldini RESOLVED, That tale resol-oti.on on tkke floor be tabled until the next Board of Public Works mooting to be held on July 28 , 1976 . Carried ?' t' '_ic 111�,,._�ria g on tiles' Di sA osi tion of the .00 block of Adams Street Jc:1-_cn !cd by Coaam. Bodine •'. S Z'±?,� ' ��4� 'oar-j of Pub l ; - ';'oricS direct tkie City Clerk o advertise �C?I' 'a pu,b1._-: �C ;1rii.Ila tC) be Ilel.d at i'iia, rt('xY �o�r.C1 meeting cJ:2 k'l�c!neSCluy, i?t A : 0�3 P, n 4 11E`.ui iiij� trill be held for the purpose of of tine 100 b%(�ck of Adams Street. Carr:tea 3 - July 14 , 1.976 Mr . Chi is Anagnost , 503 E. State Street S � ot appcarcj bafore the Bagrd anj t o7 pyesonted the following petition which was accompanied by 79 signaturus : "WE THE UNDERSIGNED residents , property owners and taxpayers of tho City Of Ithaca, hereby protest the arbitrary removal by the Board of Public Works of parking on E. State Street from the 900 block to the City limits . We feel that such action , though designed to increase the smooth flow of traf- fic in the area , has resulted in great hardship by providing a raceway , un- encumbered by signs or traffic lights from the foot of State Street hi3l to the City limits , and on the return route to the stop sign at the corners of State and Mitchell Streets . It has been difficult enough living with the heavy amount of truck traffic and the resulting damage to our houses from the vibrations , but this latest action shows a complete disregard for the citizens of a long established neighborhood. It in physically impossible during winter weather for many of us to use our driveways , and during the school year on street parking is seldom available along the side streets of E. State Street. By removing the parking from State Street the Board ,*has made it impossible for temporary parking for guests , for loading or tCunjoading of supplies and materials , for convenient parking during incle- U?ment weather , for convenient parking for elderly or disabled persons and i2others . We agree that the narrow street does cause problems , but further 91study is needed to provide a more equitable solution for the residents , and 9tstill provide for traffic safety. We request that on street parking be re- stored and that a study be undertaken immediately, coordinated through the East Hill and Bryant Tract Civic Associations to bring about a better solution. We urge the Mayor, our Aldermen, and concerned city officials, to support our request and recognize our rights . '' Discussion followed on the floor. Resolution 3y Comm. Mein: seconded by Comm. Ewanicki RESOLVED, That the Board refer the petition presented by Mr. Anagnost to the Parking, Traffic and Transit Committee for consideration of the re- quest involving the residents and owners in the area. Carried SUPERINTENDENT' S REPORT Supt. Dingman reported on the storm damage incurred during the Sunday evening storm and also the status of the City' s water supply now that the break in the intake main has been repaired. City Engineer Cox reported that Governer Carey requested that Tompkins County be declared a disaster area. Several Federal agencies have gone into action to investigate the damages , The estimate is that the amount will be in excess of 1/2 million dollars although we will not know the actual figure for some time . Appointments - Promotions By Comm. Baldinli—seconded by Comm. Bodine RESOLVED, That the two appointments and one promotion made by Supt . Dingman, listed below be approved by the Board: Appointments 141son Borgeson a Laborer in the Construction & Maintenance Division at $3 . 01 per hour, effective July 6, 1976. Joseph J. Lychalk a Water Treatment Plant Operator Trainee in the Water & Sewer Division at an annual salary of $7 , 320, effective July 1 , 1976. Promotion Peter B. Albertsman a Maintainpr ' in the Construction & Main- tenance Division at $3 . 39 per hour, effective June 27 , 1976 . Carried 4 - July 14 , 1976 �;l;`ER AND SANITARY SEWER COMMITTEE O' Brien & Gere Study - Waste Water Facilities $1, 255. 88 By Comm a—Ewanick seconded y omm.--13oJ-Ine RESOLVED, That a bill of O 'Brien & Gere for engi..aering services in con- nection with a Plan of Study of the waste water facilities in accordance %'i_t.h the agreement of April 27 , 1976, be approved in the amount of $1 , 255 . 88 . This bill is for the period of May 2 to May 29, 1976 . Carried Water & Sewer bill #9949 - Ithaca Housing Authority Expungement By Comm. waniccki : seconded by Comm. Baldini RESOLVED, That waterand sewer bill #9949 to the Ithaca Housing Authority be expunged. The material covered by the bill has been returned. Carried Reconstruction Home Water Bill By omm. .wanicki : secon ced -6y Comm. Baldini _ The REconstruction Home sent a payment for a water bill due on June 15 . The payment was too large and was returned with a request for a check in the proper amount . The check in a proper amount reached the Chamberlain' s _ office after the due date , and the Chamberlain assessed a penalty. The " Reconstruction Home has asked for remission of the penalty. In view of the foregoing circumstances , BE IT RESOLVED, That the City Chamberlain be authorized to repay the 100 penalty assessed on the water bill of the Reconstruction Home dated June 15 , 1976 . Carried HIGHWAYS, STREET LIGHTING AND REFUSE COMMITTEE Bids for sidewalk repairs at E. State St . & Stewart Ave . By Comm. Shaw: seconded by Comm. Bo lne Two bids were received for sidewalk repairs at East State Street and St ewart Avenue as follows : Paol.angvli Contractor , Inc. - $3, 379. 00 Pail Mancini & Sons , Inc . - $5 , 970 . 00 RESOLVED, That the contract for construction of a sidewalk at East State Street and Steuart Avenue be awarded to Paolangeli Contractor, Inc. for his low bid of $3, 379 . 00 . Carried B. K. Hough bill - $6 , 732 . 40 SIiaw: seco ice uy Conm. Baldini REESOLVED, That a bill of B. K. Hough, consulting engineer for soil inves- tigation in CORTIU'Ction with the :Elmira Road project be approved in the amount of $6 , 232 . 40 . Carried Refuse Collect ion on Ithaca Commons Stt;3i. Dingman reported that he had mot with the D. I .B.A. in regard to th... m.att.er of r:,fuse collection on tie Ithaca Commons . No recommendation n.va<' ,-Jle at this time , however the D. I . B.A. did agree to discuss it COPID�C":rr.F. :t_f i'1t'.Y1!T ! ili l�%,r'.tO'sl v .,,11,� ' Br.i.i—d--o y ofnia. tsocilne GtiS b(�s t)�+113i:gills; the !"tiurston Av«?P,Lte P?r-idg ? a'✓er Fail. Creek :°lere re- Ct_'ired 3s l'ol l.o'vis : I,aw Bros . Contracting Cori?. - :x14 , 178 . 00 Mil;osevski Bros . Painting Co . , Inc . •- $28 , 000 . 00 July 14 , 1976 RESOLVED, That the contract for cleaning Iljd pij-1-It I Ong Thurston Avenue B'i7 i d c>o n ir k_:i Fa I I C r e e,R, in -,CC(?" (I�j r,c e. IV i t 1) t I 10 q P c c 4 _r; j-"Cat:L011 of July 1 ' 1.976 - b(� t?wirdodl to Corp. for their low bid of Carried BUILDINGS e7 GROUNDS COV11"11TTLEE ublic Hearing on Sidewalks Changed I Y Co r,—ii 17 —al-d-i—n,l- a--fi -C-0�11 i i o 1-L 0 ESOLV `that Ili, t the action of the establishing},corks establishin a , ,earing date for persons who had been ordered to repair their sidewalks or iiave them done by the City at their expense , be changed from J1117 21 to July 28 at 4 p.m. -1 IT IS FURTHER. RE,130LVT,,n- , That the City Clerk bu dirccted to notify those people so ordered who are still delinquent that the hearing date has been changed. Carried 79- ancini - Change_Order Report Ut =omm. Baldini reported on the Mancini change order in contract for repairs Co stone wall at Collegetown for $2 , 970 . No action is necessary. Brucilly - Change Order $1 , 039 . By Comm. Baldini : sec6_nJ_ec'15_)T_Comm. Bodine RESOLVED, That the change order in the contract of Brucilly, which pro- vides for repairs to the heating system at the Southside Center be ap- proved in the amount of $1 ,039 . Carried Swan in Stewart Park ci-flFi. Baldini : seconded by Comm. Fwanicki. 'IS. OSCAR SIVENSEN OF 1016 East Shore Drive has requested that funds be R .;tablished for the replacement of the swan at Stewart Park. Her requesit ,icludes an offer to spearhead a drive for public contributions for such a fund. RESOLVED, That the matter of public collection of funds for the replace- ment of the swan at Stewart Park be approved in principle and referred to the Mayor for implementation. Carried I . J. Construction Co. - Request # 3- - $-8 , 811 . By Comm. Baldini , seconded RESOLVED, That request # 3 from the I . J. Construction 'Company for con- struction services at the Southside Community Center be approved in the amount of $8 , 811 . Carried I . J. Construction Co. - Change Order - $537 . 57 By Comm. Baldini : secondeJ by Comm. Ste-i-n RESOLVED, That a �,hange order in the contract of the I . J. Construction Company for reconstruction of the Southside Community Center which pro- vided for underlayment of the asphalt the floor, a concrete apron, and wall repair be approved in the amount of $537 . 57 . Carried Pherson Builders - Request 9 5 -_ $14 , 220 . Comm. Baldini : seconded -E—yComm. Ewanicki 1:r:SOLVED, That a bill of McPherson Builders which is request # 5 for construction of the Southside Park and playground, be approved in the amount of $14 , 220 . Carried Kidney Construction - Sidewalk Replacemcut - $3 , 079 . 94 By Comm. Baldii) Y -'—1. -— . : seconded. b, Comm. Bodine RESOLVED, That a bill of Charles Kidney for construction services in connection with sidewalk replacement be approved in the amount of $3 , 079 . 94 . Discussion followed on the floor. Carried 6 - July 14, 1976 FINANCE COINIMITTEE Yl�bs tract No.'13! =v�:orunI audzne : seconded by Comm. Baldini RESOLVED, That bills audited and approved by the Finance Committee and listed on Abstract No. 13 of the General Fund accounts of the Department of Public Works and on Abstract No . 13 of the Water and Sewer Division be ap- proved for payment. IT IS FUR'T'HER RESOLVED, That the bills recei able be approved and ordered rendered. Carried $1 , 500 transferred from Sewer Cont . to Sewage Treatment Plant P_ i.ainm- B—one : secon: e by 'Comm. Baldini RESOLVED, That $1 , 500. be transferred from the Sewer Contingency fund to the Sr�wage Treatment Plant Account G8130 , Bldg. & Maintenance Supplies , Line 312 to provide for the purchase of a backflow preventor. Carried PARKING u TRAFFIC COMMITTEE Receipt o-f- I s for -B—uses—Using—B—uses—Using UMTA Funds By Comm. Stein : seconded by Comm. Baldini - RESOLVED, That the Central New York Regional Transportation Authority of Syracuse be authorized to act as agent for the City of Ithaca in the re- ceiot of bids for three transit buses to be purchases with UMTA funds . Carried -� Bid for one transit Bus - $65 ,132 . By Comlzm. Stein:vseconde - omm. Baldini One bid was received for the purchase of one transit bus to be purchased with U!,4TA funds as follows : A. M. General Corporation - $65 ,132. RESOLVED, That the contract for supplying one 45-passenger transit type motor coach in accordance with the specification of March 8 , 1976, be awarded to A. M. General Corporation of Wayne , Michigan for their bid M` of $65 ,132 . subject to the approval of the award by UMTA. Carried ApI� °ec i ati:� fo-� City Forces Col-mo. Eiahlcldl com iciii:ecl on the exceptional job that Pat Hannan and his crest did in restoring the break in the water intake pipe and he also com- riented on the gratifying situation that cropped up with the break and the University " s help along with the Inter-Municipal Water Commission' s help in our -period of distress . Comm. Ewa.nicki wanted to thank all of the peo- ple.,.,1, involved, on behalf of the Board. 1 MCI otin g of Fall Creek Civic Assn. - July 22 , 1976 , Fall Creek School ri.�yor Conley announced to the Boarc' that he would attend a, meeting on 7/22/76 at the Faa.l Creek School with the newly created Fall Creek Civic !`,.ssn., to try to e:-,,plain to them any possible relief z•,rhich might be forth- con:s.ng. Mayor Corley further commented that lie agreed to tour the base- meats of homes in the area , along with some of the Councilmen. The Mayor i,,J.il bL trying to clarify what role the Corps of Engineers have ; what role D. E. C . has aTld what responsibility lies i'Tith the City of Ithaca to at i.oa,t tr;r to clarify what responsibility the City night have and pitt to-- getfie,r a proposal to briri; back to Council f��r cons-deration. On a nation the meeting was adjourned into Executive Session at 5 : 30 P.M. 11. Rundle , City Clerk Edward J. Conley, 7ayor BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE July 14, 1976 9991 Lawrence Parlett G2122 14.79 9992 George's Restaurant G2122 17.89 9993 Antonio Hernaez G2122 15.39 9994 Frederick Rolfe F2144 15.00 9995 Francis Vanhouten F2144 15.00 9996 Clifford Youngman F2144 15.00 9997 Snyder Hill Const. Co. F2144 15.00 9998 Herbert Mankmeyer F2144 300.06 9998 Herbert Mankmeyer G2122 300.07 9999 Adorno Stazi F2144 144.65 9999 Adorno Stazi G2122 144.65 10000 Varna Volunteer Fire Dept. G2122 33.99 10001 Southside Community Center G2122 81 .69 10002 Pierre Bouthyette F2144 621 .24 10003 Mario Guidi F2144 63.83 10004 Helen Saunders F2144 61 .48 10005 City of Ithaca - General Fund F2144 25.25 10006 City of Ithaca - Special Fund F2144 234.02 10007 James P. Giordano F2144 1 ,072.26 10007 James P. Giordano G2122 1 ,072.26 10008 Mary L. James F2144 25.96 10009 Donald T. Gregg F2142 T4.28 10009 Donald T. Gregg F2144 53.94 10010 City of Ithaca- General Fund F2655 $1 ,144.77 10011 City of Ithaca - General Fund F2655 35.22 10012 City of Ithaca - General Fund F2655 13.40 10013 City of Ithaca - General Fund F2655 110.71 APPROVED BY FINANCE COMMITTEE 1051 Town of Ithaca A2350 13,499.50 1052 John Meis A1710 91 .04 1053 Thomas Hues A1710 45.52 1054 Fireman's Fund Insurance Co. A2690 33.92 TT3,669.988 u BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS CITY OF ITHACA, NEW YORK Regular Meeting 4: 00 P.M. July 28 , 1976 PRESENT: omm sioners (S) - Bodine, Ewanicki, Schickel, Shaw, Stein ABSENT: Mayor�- Conley Commissioner (1) - Baldini OTHERS PRESENT: City Engineer - Cox City Attorney - Shapiro Asst. Supt. of Public Works - Hannan Aldermen - Nichols , Spano, Asst. to Supt, of Public Works - Dougherty Meyer Director of Planning $ Development - Van Cort City Clerk - Rundle In the absence of Mayor Conley, Vice-Chairman Ewanicki chaired the meeting. ....i MINUTES: C� Ry Comm. Bodine : seconded by Comm. Shaw Ut RESOLVED, That the Minutes of the July 14 , 1976 meeting be approved as recorded by the City Clerk. Carried SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS : Public Hearin - Sidewalks Resolution to open public hearing By Comm, Bodine: seconded by omm. Schicke•1 RESOLVED, the public hearing on sidewalks be- opened. Carried No- one appeared to speak at the public hearing. Motion: to close public hearing y Comm. . haw: seconded y omm. .Schickel RESOLVED, That the public hearing be closed. Carried Public Hearing,- Dis ©.sition of 100 Block of Adams Street Resolution to o en public hearing F, Ry- omm. c is e : seconded by Comm. Bodine RESOLVED, the public hearing on disposition of 100 block of Adams Street be opened. Carried The following persons spoke in favor of keeping the street closed: Mr. John Bernstein - 216 Dey Street Mr. H. Matthys Van Cort - Director, Planning $ Development - City of Ithaca The following persons spoke in opposition to closing the;_6treet : Mr. Anthony Albanese, owner of old Ithaca Calendar Clock building Mr. George Thomas., 813 N. Aurora St. , Thomas Real Estate Mr. - Leonard Ferris , 104 Short Street Mr. John Schmitt , 211 Auburn Street Mr. Ernest Grosser, 102- W. Fall Street Mr. Raymond Womble, 207 Auburn Street Mrs. Leonard Ferris , 104 Short Street Motion to close public hearin y Comm. Shaw: secon ded by Comm. Bodine RESOLVED, That the public hearing be closed. Carried Resolution By Comm. haw: seconded by Comm. Bodine RESOLVED, That - the Board authorize the reopening of the 100 block of Adams Street immediately. Discussion followed on the floor. li{ � 2 - A vote was taken on the motion which resulted as follows . Carried Motion to reopen public hearing on Sidewalks $y Comm. Schickel :___ seconded by—gym. 5tein RESOLVED, the public hearing on sidewalks be reopened. Carried Mr. Frank A. Dunton, Jr. , 201 South Hill Terrace, appeared to present his views on why he should not have the cost of sidewalk repair ($71 . 50) levie against him. Mr. Charles Barber, Asst. Engineer, recommended to the Board of Public Works that the walk be removed at the owner ' s expense . Motion to close hearing By Comm. Stein: seconded by Comm. Bodine RESOLVED, That the public hearing be closed. Carried - Resolution By Comm. Schickel : seconded by Comm. Shaw `> RESOLVED, That the item of 201 South Hill Terrace sidewalk repair be removed from the list and referred to the Buildings & Grounds Committee . Carried PETITIONS AND HEARINGS OF PERSONS BEFORE THE BOARD: Donation of 300 . 0_0b1 (Ithaca Bicentennial Commission Alderman— Nichols in— formenthe Board that e City of Ithaca Bicentennial Commission distributed the proceeds from the July 4th picnic ; the decision was made to contribute $300. 00 to the Department of Public Works to be used for the improvement of Stewart Park. The thought was that possibly $150 .0"" might be used for purchase of new swans if they so desired, the remainder to be used for some planting or other improvements. The check was given to City Clerk Rundle . By Comm. Shaw: seconded by Comm. Schickel RESOLVED, The Board gratefully accepts the contribution made by the Bicen- tennial Commission. Carried Request for grass - Commons Courtyard C eryl Carter Coordinator oF—act�iities for the Commons Advisory Board, presented the suggestion of the Area Beautification Council that grass be planted on the vacant Caldwell-Rothschild lot. Resolution By Comm. Schickel : seconded by Comm. Stein RESOLVED, That the matter be referred to the Buildings & Grounds Committee with power to act . Carried Mr. Frank A. Dunton, Jr. , 201 S. Hill Terrace, asked for clarification on the ruling of the Board regarding his sidewalk problem; he also asked what action would be taken on the curbs , etc. Resolution By Comm. �Ttein: seconded by Comm. Bodine RESOLVED, That the question of curbs , bent pipe and trees be reviewed by staff under the direction of Mr. Jack Dougherty who would then come back to the Board with a recommendation. Carried SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT: Asst. Supt. of Public Works Hannan reported on the water system as a result of the July 11th storm. Resolution By Comm. Seconded by Comm. Schickel RESOLVED, That Supt. Hannan appear before the Common Council at its August 4th meeting regarding an alternate raw water supply for the City. Carried t Pu7 e - 3 - CITY ENGINEER'S REPORT: City Engineer ox 1n ormed the Board that the President has declared several counties , of which Tompkins is one, a disaster area. Due to this declaration, the county is eligible for federal funds to replace damages that occurred as a result of the storm on July 11 . Mr. Cox said he has filed with the Federal Disaster Aid Administration a notice of interest which tells them that the City of Ithaca sustained damages , and gave them an approximation of what the damages were . He said he is now working with federal engineers to inspect damages and prepare cost estimates . When the reports are completed, application will be filed for federal grant to make the necessary repairs . Mr. Cox will keep the Board informed of progress in the matter. WATER AND SANITARY SEWER COMMITTEE: Comm. Schickel reported that Brien & Gere has made a report on the efficiency of the existing Sewage Treatment Plant. A summary is attached. This report is required under the conditions of the National Pollution Dis- r+ charge Elimination System Permit. Cc By Comm. Schickel : seconded by Comm. Bodine RESOLVED, That this report be adopted and the Superintendent be authorized 0 to file it with the appropriate agencies . Carried HIGHWAYS , STREET LIGHTING AND REFUSE COMMITTEE: Awar4 of u et Conveyor Bid Comm. SFiaw reported that five bids were received for a 'Cullet ' conveyor for use in the glass recycling plant as -follows : Rapistan, Inc. - $2 ,369 . 00 - Standard Handling Devices - $1 ,787.00 Syracuse Supply; Co.- $20213. 00 C.• H. Scott Equipment - $1 , 824. 23 "'Jac" Supply Company - $1 ,485.00 By Comm. Shaw: seconded by Comm. Schickel , RESOLVED, That the contract for supplying a 'Cullet ' conveyor in accordance with the specification of June 14, 1976 , be awarded to "Jac" Supply Company for their low bid of• $1,485 .00. Carried PUBLIC BUILDINGS PUBLIC GROUNDS AND PARKS COMMITTEE : ridewalk Assessments By Comm. Schic e : seconded by Comm. Bodine WHEREAS, .a public hearing as required by the City. Charter, has been: held by this Board on the , 28th �of .July, 1976, to; afford property owners an oppor- tunity to show cause to the Board why they had not complied with the Super- intendent 's final notice to have their sidewalks repaired, and WHEREAS, Eleven property owners served with final notice 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. Est . Defective Sidewalk Owner' s Name $ Address Thk. Sq. Ft ,, Cost 327 N. Albany St. Sandra W;. - Holthan 4" 180 $257.40 32.7 N. Albany St. 614 E. Buffalo St . Joseph & Elfrieda VanBovan 4" SS 78 65 221 Eddy St. 325 Center St. Jack Saxe Jr. 4" 82 117. 26 1947 Dryden Rd... , 6" 91 140 . 14 Freeville , N.Y. 13068 T0 T 4 - Est. Defective Sidewalk Owner' s Name $ Address Thk. Sq. Ft. Cost 125 Dryden Rd. R $ 6, $arthole $ Joseph 4" 190 $271 . 70 Petficola 129 Horhbrook Rd. 6" 50 77 . 00 348. 7 0 107 Fayette St . Helen L. Miller 4" 110 $157 . 30 107 Fayette St . 6" 29 44 . 66 201 . 96 137 Fayette St. Richard H. Lourie 4" 660 943. 80 137 Fayette St. 102 First St. Bert A. & Carol 0. Skogfeldt 4" 558 797. 94 c/o Schofield 136 Pine Tree Td. 522 N. Plain St. Virginia E. Faulkner 4" 425 $607 . 75 c/o Steven W. Faulkner 6" 100 154 .00 1S4 E. State St. 61 .-BI 305 Stewart Ave. State & Aurora Inc . 4" 25 $ 35 . 75 ='=-: R.H.P. Inc . , Terrace Hill 6" 270 415. 80 451 . 5 ' 307 Stewart Ave . State $ Aurora Inc. 4" 208 297 . 44 3 R.H.P. Inc. , Terrace Hill 411 S. Titus Ave . Alfred & Nancy B. Wurster 4" 125 $178 . 75 2356 Mecklenburg Rd. 6" 17 26 . 18 Trumansburg, N.Y. 14886 $204.93 Carried DeWitt Park Improvements By Comm. SchicBel : seconded by Comm. Bodine RESOLVED, That a letter, dated 9 July, 1976 , from Anne G. Baldwin, Chairma of the DeWitt Park Improvement Committee , which requests certain improve ments in DeWitt Park be moved to the Buildings and Grounds Committee for its consideration. Carried Aurora Plaza For information of the Board, Comm. Schickel reported the Department has accepted substantial completion of the Aurora Plaza, effective July 20 , 1976 . Streeter Associates Change Order #20 - Ithaca Mall By Comm- . Schickel : seconded by Comm. Bodine RESOLVED, That Change Order #20 , in the contract of Streeter Associates , Inc . , for the construction of the Ithaca Mall , which calls for a deduction of $3, 336 . 00 as allowance for play equipment and installation, be approved. Carried Acceptance of Ithaca Commons For the information of the--Board, Comm. Schickel reported the department has made final acceptance of the Ithaca Commons and the contract with Streeter Associates is now complete. Streeter Associates_Change Order #19 - Ithaca Mall By Comm. Schickel : seconnc ea by Comm. Bodine RESOLVED, That Change Order #19 , in the contract of Streeter Associates , Inc . , for the construction of the Ithaca Mall , which calls for an addition of $3.29 . 67 for energy consumed by the City of Ithaca in pavilion, trees an fountain lights from October 7 , 1975 , be approved. Carried Archery and Firearm Usage Prohibited By Comm. Schickel : seconded by Comm. Shaw RESOLVED, the following regulation be approved by the Board. BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS REGULATION NO. 76-1 Q(1 A REGULATION AMENDING CHAPTER 241 ENTITLED "PARKS AND RECREATION" OF THE RULES AND REGULATIONS OF THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS OF THE CITY OF ITHACA BE IT ENACTED by the Board of Public Works of the City of Ithaca as follows : - 5 - SECTION 1. That Chapter 241 entitled "Parks and Recreation" of the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Public Works of the City of Ithaca is here- by amended as follows : 1. That a new section to be known and designated as Section 241 . 10 entitled "Archery and Firearm Useage Prohibited" to follow Section 241 . 9 is hereby added to said Chapter to read as follows : "No person shall carry, transport , possess or use any archery equipment or firearm of any kind or nature whatsoever in any park belonging to the City of Ithaca without the express prior written permission of the Superintendent of Public Works . This section shall not apply to duly constituted peace officers . " SECTION 2 . This ordinance shall take effect immediately and in accordance with law upon publication of a notice as provided in Section 3. 11 (B) of the Ithaca City Charter. Carried MacDaniels Park Deed Correction tt: By Comm. c is el : seconded y Comm. Bodine �= RESOLVED, That the Common Council act to correct the deeds for MacDaniels Park as noted in a July 12 , 1976 memorandum from City Attorney Shapiro to Alderman John Gutenberger. To : Hon. John Gutenberger From: Martin A. Shapiro Date : July 12 , 1976 Subj : Correction of Error in Conveyance of West Hill (MacDaniels) Park Attached is a- copy of a memo from. Robert .0. ,Dingman. - Since -there, apparently was a simple error in the conveyance to the. City, it is .my opinion that the City's Common Council can correct the error by simple resolution. I would suggest the following: Whereas , Frances C. MacDaniels has heretofore conveyed three parcels of land to the City of Ithaca for use as a park, said parcels being more particularly described in deeds recorded in the Tompkins County Clerk' s Office in Liber 473 of Deeds at page 211 and Liber 48.1 of Deeds . at page 180 , and Whereas , included in said conveyance was a . . 36-acre parcel in the southeast corner of said conveyance which . 36-acre parcel was mistakenly included and which was not meant to be conveyed to the City of Ithaca, and Whereas, the: City .of Ithaca wishes to correct said error and reconvey said . 36-acre -parcel to -said Francis C. MacDaniels , Now, Therefore Be It Resolved, That the Mayor of the City of Ithaca is here- by authorized , and directed to execute a deed on behalf of the City of Ithaca to Francis C. MacDaniels by which the said . 36-acre parcel will be recon- veyed thus correcting the error heretofore made. MAS: rb CC . Robert 0. Dingman Carried I . J. Construction Ch_a_n_z_e�O_rder NT Comm. SEhic — seconded by Comm. Stein RESOLVED, That a Change Order in the contract of I . J. Construction Co . , for reconstruction of the Southside Community Center which provides for replace- ment of the rear windows with plexiglass ,be approved in the amount of $1,000. 00- . Carried V: Giordano .Construction - Payment Request #4 By o m Sc is el: seconded y Comm. Bodine RESOLVED, That payment request #4 from V. Giordano Construction & Supply Corp. for construction of the Cass Park Children's Swim Area be approved - in the amount of $19, 725. 00 Carried 6 - Ken Bruielly Plumbing & Heating, ---Request No. ,,2 By Comm. Sc is e : :1seconded by Comm. Bodine- '- , ' RESOLVED, That Request No. 2 from Ken Bruielly Plumbing $ ,'Heating, Inc. , for construction services at the Southside "Community Center b6 appr-ov&d in the amount of $1 , 117 . 80 .' Carried FINANCE, ACCOUNTS AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS: Audit By Comm. Bodine : seconded by Comm. Stein RESOLVED, That bills audited and approved by the Finance Committee and listed on Abstract No. 14 of the General Fund accounts of tfte Department of Public Works and on Abstract No. 14 of the Water and Sewer Division be approved for payment. IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED, That the bills receivable be approved and ordered rendered. ' Carried Replacement of Burner Unit - Sewer Plant Comm. Bodine reported there was an explosion in the burner unit at the Sewer" Plant which resulted in injuries and damages . Rather than repair the hazardous burner, it is being replaced by a safer unit . Transfer - Water any? Sewer Division ' I3y Comm.: Bodine seconder_. by Comm. Stein RESOLVED, That a transfer be made in the accounts of the Water $ Sewer Division of $3,600. 00 from Sewer Contingency Account to Sewage Treatment Plant Account No . G8130 , Line 302 . Carried PARKING, TRAFFIC & TRANSIT COMMITTEE_: E State Street Parking By Comm. Stein: seconded by Comm. Schickel RESOLVED, That a letter from Mr. J. Catalfane of 916 E. State St . , in support of the ban on E . State St . parking be referred to the Parking and Traffic Committee. 916 E . State Street Ithaca , New York July 14 , 1976 Mayor Edward J. Conley City Hall, Green St:xeet Ithaca`, New York 14850 Dear Mayor Conley - I should like to thank you anO the appropriate department in your administration for the parking ban from the 900 block of East State Street to the City Line . In my opinion, it is the best thing that has happened in this area in the last five years . In the short time that the ban has been in effect we have had ample opportunity to observe that traffic is moving more smoothly and more safely than it has in a long, long time. Yesterday morning I was disturbed to learn that one of my neighbors is circulating a petition to restore parking to the south side of East State St. When I was approached to sign this petition, I refused to do so and gave this lady what I thought were some good and compelling reasons . I di not convince her. It is not my intention to circulate any counter-petition or to approach any of my neighbors in support of my position. All that I ask is that if this parking ban comes up for reconsideration that I be given an opportunity to present another point of view. I can appreciate that some people are being inconvenienced by this new restriction. It was so much easier to go from one 's car to the front door. Now it is necessary to park in the garage , in the driveway, or on one of the side streets off State Street . Regardless of these considerations , it would be a giant step backward 7 - for the City fathers to rescind this ban. In my opinion, ,a much more serious problem is the increasing truck traffic on this street. It has virtually destroyed the residential character of the neighborhood, as you know. Sincerely yours , Samuel J. Catalfano DIBA Request for Free Bus Service and Parking By Comm. Stein: seconded y Comm. c is el RESOLVED, That the Board of Public Works provide free parking in the Green Street Ramp only, on August 6 and 7, 1976 , August 26, 27 and 28, 1976 and September 2 , 3 and 4 , 1976 , and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That bus service be provided free upon the presen- "MW tation of coupons printed in the newspapers by Ithaca Merchants for the Welcome Students Days being held on August 26, 27 and 28, 1976 and September 2 , 3 and 4, 1976, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That a survey of the bus riders be taken on the Welcome Students Days to determine the reasons for the usage of the bus . Carried Report on Bus Service omm, Stein asked Mr.` Jack Dougherty to report on bus service. Mr. Dougherty reported on the service furnished for the Fourth of July fire works , the WCIC TV 2 commercials which are done by the WCIC staff with no cost to the City, and informed the Board there would be a shuttle bus service on August 20 and 21st from the downtown to the Bicentennial Barge in Cass Park. On a motion the meeting was adjourned at 5 : 47 p.m. __j,5_sep11 A. Rundle, City Clerk T-dwz�rd—J.V ey, ayor BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE JULY 28, 1976 10014 Tom of Ithaca F2378 50.01 10015 it if it F2378 93.85 10016 if it it F2378 79.77 10017 if " If G2374 69.18 10018 " " Dryden G2374 262.53 10019 Ithaca College F2144 85.14 10020 Town of Ithaca F2378 197.76 10021 " it " F2378 56.24 10022 " " it F2378 134.48 10023 Village of Lansing F2378 42.04 10024 Village of Cayuga Heights F2378 156.21 10025 Finger Lakes State Parks Comm. F2378 18.75 10026 Morse Chain Co, G2120 175.00 10027 U. S. Regional Plant Nutrirition Lab. G2374 3,056.94 10028 Village of Lansing G2378 2,851.52 10029 Burris Plumbing & Heating G2122 14.00 10030 Donohue-Halverson, Inc. G2122 33.00 10031 Lawrence Hull G2122 18.00 10032 Frank Orzino G2122 24.00 10033 Glenn Smith G2122 8.00 10034 Weber Plumbing G2122 14.00 10035 Francis Kelsey G2122 17.00 10036 J. Tagliavento G2122 11.00 10037 City of Ithaca F2655 1,523.76 10038 It if if F2655 3.95 10039 it it ++ F2655 18.85 10040 it " " F2655 7.67 10041 it " " F2655 120.33 10042 Shirley Valenza F2144 15.47 10043 Donald Golfonia F2144 15.00 10044 Hull Heating & Plumbing F2650 22.10 10045 Village of Lansing5 F2378 40.50 10(1,46 Bruce Hartinet F2142 13.75 +r ++ F2144 51.22 TOTAL 9,301.02 Water $5,598.37 Sewer $3,702.65 APPROVED BY .FINANCE COMMIT'�E 1055 New York State Electric & Gas Corp. 2560 56.00 BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS CITY OF ITHACA, NEW YORK Regular Meeting 4 :00 P.M. August 11 , 1976 PRESENT: Commissioners (5) - Baldini, Ewanicki, Schickel , Shaw, Stein .$SENT: ayor - Conley Commissioner (1) - Bodine OTHERS PRESENT: Supt. o u is Works - Dingman City Attorney - Shapiro Asst . to Supt. of Public Works - Dougherty Aldermen - Spano, Saccucci, Asst. Supt. of Public Works - Hannan Meyer City Engineer - Cox City Clerk - Rundle In the absence of Mayor Conley, Vice-Chairman Ewanicki chaired the meeting. tC MINUTES : �= -Commi. Schickel : Seconded by Comm. Baldini RESOLVED, That the minutes of the July 28, 1976 meeting be approved as C recorded by the City Clerk, Carried PETITIONS AND HEARINGS OF PERSONS BEFORE THE BOARD: Col . Daniel Marvin, J, E. Gallagher Co. , Inc. Real Estate - Col . Marvin appeared-before the Boar to. . iscuss is •an ona- u eente 's request that the Board improve the City's water .channel through the Lucente property located between Spencer and Elmira Roads to aid in developing the property as the Ithaca Commercial Center. Donald Lucente - 701 Mitchell Street - Mr. Lucente presented the com- plaint t at -t e City-.has been taking land from him over the past 15 years, has widened the creek on his property from 1 to 25 feet to accept the water off the hill , and he would like the City to install a culvert or- Wall , or bring his property back to its original state by removing the culvert and storm sewer. He feels the water is the City' s problem, not his . He questions the City' s legal right to install the culvert and storm sewer on his property. City Engineer Cox informed the Board he -had talked to Mr. Lucente and explained to, him that it isn't the City' s policy to spend public funds to improve private property and suggested that Mr. Lucente speak to the Board tonight. Mr. Cox said he cannot get into the problem without direction from the Board. Supt. Dingman informed the Board that the Department is dealing with a natural water course which handles water from a natural drainage area. Consequefttly ;they have a. water course working across Mr. Lucente ' s lapd which they ,axe entitled- to use for drainage . from that particular area. It has not been, ought not to be, the policy of the Board to attempt to solve problems of drainages on private property. He cjalms � the City has the right to force the watet from this drainage area across that property and .expects to continue to da •so unobstructed, but he doesn't feel responsible to do anything further with it under the present cir- cumstances. He told Mr. Lucente if he made a specific proposal which the Board agreed to, it .would then require Common Council to develop policy to provide funds . He didn't believe the Board had a specific proposal. -to .-deal with. Resolution.Comm. Stein; Seconded by Cotam. Schickel RESOLVED, That this matter be referred to , the Creeks $ Bridges Committee for further investigation. Carried Closin& of 100 Block of Adams St eet r: Rudolph 5accucci, First Ward AlUerman presented to the Board a suggestion to widen Auburn Park from 130' to 136 ' by taking 6 ' from Dey Street, and. exteAding the park lengthwlse •by 65' at - the point, as an alternative to the closing of the 100 block of Adams Street. r - 2- August 11 , 1976 Comm. Shaw suggested the Board informally refer the proposal to the Planning Board. Request for Expungement of Service Charge Mrs . Robert C. aF y, 3`18 Eastwood ve. , appeared before the Board on behalf of herself and her husband to request cancellation of $5. 23 penalty because her mail was not forwarded as requested of the post office. Resolution By Comm. Shaw: Seconded by Comm. Baldini RESOLVED, That the request be denied. Discussion followed on the floor. A vote on the motion was taken which resulted as follows : Ayes (3) - Baldini , Schickel , Shaw Nays (1) - Stein Carried SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT: __- Renovation of Sout side Center Supt . Dingman reported t at t e contract for the renovation of Southside == Center has been going on since March 1 , 1976 and is scheduled for completion Monday; however, it will be a week or week and a half before completion. Mr. Dingman also informed the Board that , because the Southside does not have a contract finalized with the City, he has been advised by the City Attorney that occupancy should not be permitted until such time as the contract is finalized. Therefore , Mr. Dingman informed the Board that he will write a letter to the Southside , inform- ing them that he cannot permit occupancy until a contract has been signed. It will then be up to the Common Council to make a policy decision concerning the matter. WATER $ SANITARY SEWER: Alternate Raw Water Su ly By Comm. Shaw: Seconded y Comm. Baldini RESOLVED, That the Common Council be invited to join members of the Board of Public Works in an informal joint meeting at 5 :00 p .m. on Wednesday, August 18 , to discuss staff proposals for action on an alternate raw water supply. Discussion followed on the floor. A vote was taken on the motion which resulted as follows : Carried Termination of Water Agreement - Villa e of Lansing By Comm. Shaw: Seconded by Comm. Baldini RESOLVED, That City Clerk Rundle be advised to notify the Village of Lansing of the termination of the agreement between the City and the Village for supplying water to the Village of Lansing . The reason for such termination being that the Village of Lansing water system is no longer connected to the City of Ithaca water system in a way that makes it possible for the City to deliver potable water to the Village . Carried HIGHWAYS, STREET LIGHTING $ REFUSE COMMITTEE: Capital Project No. 13 - New Truck Callen a Industries omm. Shaw reported that responding to the request of the Board of Pub- lic Works on May 12 , 1976 , the Common Council at a special meeting on July 28 revised the itemization of Capital Project No . 132 to include one new truck to be used by Challenge Industries in the collection of glass and other recycleable materials at a price not to exceed $12 ,000 . Resolution By Comm. Shaw: Seconded by Comm. Schickel RESOLVED, That the Superintendent be authorized to solicit bids for a truck to be used by Challenge Industries in the collection of glass and other recycleable materials . Carried -3- August 11 , 1976 BRIDGES CREEKS & STORM DRAINAGE COMMITTEE : Comm. Baldini requMe a progress report-on the cleaning of the creeks ; also a report from City Engineer Cox on his application for federal funds for cleaning the debris in the creeks . City Engineer Cox reported that he submitted a report of the July 11 storm, together with summary of 50 some odd damage survey reports signed by the federal engineer, a state representative and himself. Some of the reports were for damages in creeks by debris deposited as a result of the storm. The federal engineer reported that Cascadilla and Six- Mile Creeks had gravel deposits which ought to be removed. Fall Creek was not recommended by the federal engineer, or the state representative as posing any immediate threat to life or property. Mr. Cox said he attached a memo to that particular report, stating the reasons why the City feels some funds ought to be allocated for removal of debris de- posited by the storm. Mr . Dougherty' s crews have begun cleaning the past two days and will continue as time and weather permits . There is no guarantee at this time that Federal Disaster Assistance Administra- tion is going to eventually allow this funding; indications are that +-r+ they will. The Environmental Conservation study of streams , to be begun the first week in September, will not be in useable form for several months , but this will be used to substantiate the findings of the City's survey. PUBLIC BUILDINGS, PUBLIC GROUNDS $ PARKS COMMITTEE: Southside Playground - Su ervision By Comm. c is el : Seconded by Comm. Baldini RESOLVED, That a final payment request from Robert A. Boehlecke, Jr . for supervision of construction in connection with the Southside playground be approved in the amount of- $250 . Carried Southside , Play round, - Construction y Comm. c is e Seconded y Comm. Baldini RESOLVED, .That payment application No . 6 from McPherson Builders, Inc . for. construction services in connection with the Southside park and play- ground be approved in the amount of $5 , 749 . This is a final payment. Carried Colle etown. Improvements - Construction y omm. ; c c el : Seconded by omm. Baldini RESOLVED, That : a bill : of- Paul Mancini and Sons for final payment for construction of Collegetown improvements in accordance with specifica- tions of April 26 , 1976, and their bid of May 10, 1976, be approved in the , amount of $9 , 770. This is a final bill . Carried Southside Community Center. - Construction By Comm. c is a Seconded y Comm. -Baldini RESOLVED, That requisition No . 4 from Bear Electric Company for con- struction services in connection with the renovation. of the Southside Community Center be approved in the amount of $2 ,551 . 50 . Carried Southsi e Community Center - Construction By omm. - Se is a Seconded by omm. Ba dini RESOLVED, That requisition No . 4 from Ira Johnson Construction Company for construction services in connection with- the renovation of the Southside Community- Center be approved in the amount of $19,119. Carried Grass. in. Commons Courtyard omm. ScHickvi reported tat the Common Council had not appropriated the funds- for planting of grass in the Commons courtyard. Curb., Bent Pipe, and-,Trees at 201 South Hill Terrace Asst. to Supt . Dougherty repo-ited that he inspecte the curb , bent pipe and need for trees at 201 South Hill Terrace. He recommends straighten- ing , therplpe ; the curb does not: need immediate action, and he thinks perhaps 2 or 3 trees , when matured, might be , of some help in deterring cars from the yard. 6 -4- _ August 11 , 1976 ` y Ithaca Commons Comm. Schickel reported that Arch,*tect Egner :'has• submitted on behalf of Streeter Associates the following documents with respect to the cone ' struction of Ithaca Commons : 1 . Contractor ' s affidavit ,of .payment of debts and claims . 2 . Contractor ' s affidavit of release of claims . 3. Consent of Surety Company to f4fial' payment . 4 . Application and certification for, payment request No . 12 (final) . Resolution r , By Comm.- chickel : Seconded by Comm. Baldini RESOLVED, That requisition No . 12 (final) from Streeter Associates , for construction services in connection with the construction of Ithaca ' Mall be approved -in the amount of $3,693. 67 . - Carried By Comm. Schickel : Seconded-by Comm. Baldini RESOLVED, That City Chamberlain Wright be auth' ized to release to Streeter Associates the final $20,000 of securities being held in lieu of retainage . - Carried Construction Services for Sidewalk Replacement By Comm. Schickel : Seconded by Comm. Baldini RESOLVED, That a bill from Charles Kidney for construction services in, .. . , , connection with sidewalk replacement be approved in the amount .of $2 ,901 . 86 , � , Carried FINANCE, , CCOUNTS & PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS COMMITTEE : Audit By Comm. Baldini : Seconded by Comm. Schickel . RESOLVED, That bills audited and approved by the Finance Committee and listed on Abstract No . 15 of the General Fund accounts of the Department of Public Works and on Abstract No . 15 of the Water and Sewer Division be approved for payment. IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED, That the bills receivable be approved and ordered rendered. Carried Transfer - Water $ Sewer Division By Comm. Baldini : Seconded by Comm. Shaw RESOLVED, .'That'- $20,000 be transferred from the Water Contingency funds to the following account of the Water $ Sewer Division: Watershed, F8320 : Personal Service, Line 101 - $10, 000 Bldg. Maint . Supplies , Line 302 - 5 ,000 Rental of Equipment , Line 413 - 5 ,000 This transfer is requested to cover the cost of repair of the damages caused by the flood of July 11 , 1976 . Carried PARKING, TRAFFIC & TRANSIT COMMITTEE : Comm. reported that on July the Board awarded the contract for supplying one 45-passen er transit type bus to A.M. General Corporation of Wayne, Michigan for 65,132 , subject to approval of the award by U.M.T.A. Under date of August 5, 1976 , U.M.T.A, approved this award. Community Transit System By Comm. Stein: Seconded by Comm. Baldini RESOLVED, That the Board accepts the Report of Operations of the Community Transit System for the second quarter of 1976 as presented by Comm. Stein. Carried Improvement of Bus Service Comm. Stein reported that redesign of graphics and design and construc- tion of three new shelters in the downtown area are now being worked on and results should be seen in the near future . •S' August 11 , 1976 DIBA Free Bus Service Request Comm. Stein informed the Boa--d that the DIBA shifted its approach since the Board passed a resolute_:.;: with certain conditions at its last meeting to provide bus service free on certain days upon the presenta- tion of coupons printed in the newspapers by Ithaca merchants for the Welcome Student days . The DIBA would Father give coupons in the stores. Resolution yyComm. 7tein: Seconded by Comm. Schickel RESOLVED, That as a contingency plan the Parking, Traffic & Transit Commmittee be given the power to grant free bus service to everyone, with or without coupons, on Saturday, September 4, and in conjunction with this, that some advertising be done in various media to inform the public . Carried UNFINISHED BUSINESS : Farmers ' Market Alderman Saccucci asked for a report on the progress made in improving .�+ the site of the Farmers ' Market. Mr. Dingman informed the Board that C� the Council had appropriated $400 for the improvements which consisted of timber and gravel , and the money has been used as planned. The department graded the site without Charge . ADJOURNMENT: On a motion the meeting adjourned at 5 :48 P.M. J�seph A. Rundle, City Clerk Edward J. on or BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE GENERAL FUND August 11, 1976 1057 N. Y. State Electric & Gas Corp. A1710 3,926.90 1058 Harold Stephens A2690 19.44 3,946.34 APPROVED BY FINANCE COMMITTEE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS CITY OF ITHACA, NEW YORK Regular Meeting 4:00 P.M. August 25 , 1976 Due to a lack of a quorum, no meeting was held. Y e Jo ph A. Rundle City Clerk CC BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS CITY OF ITHACA, NEW YORK Regular Meeting 4 : 00 P.M. September 8, 1976 PRESENT: mayor— Conley Commissioners (6) - Baldini, Ewanicki , Schickel , Shaw, Stein, Whispell OTHERS PRESENT: Controller - Daley City Attorney - Shapiro Asst. to Supt. - Dougherty Traffic Engineer - Gombas City Engineer - Cox Aldermen - Boothroyd, Meyer, Spano Asst. Supt. - Hannan City Clerk - Rundle Superintendent - Dingman MINUTES: By Comm. Schickel : Seconded by Comm. Baldini RESOLVED, That the minutes of the August 11 , 1976 meeting be approved as ,.,recorded by the City Clerk. Carried =Mayor Conley welcomed newly appointed Commissioner Whispell to the Board =and informed her that she would assume the committee assignments which CComm. Bodine performed prior to his resignation: Chairman of the Finance, Accounts and Capital Improvements Committee ; Vice Chairman of the Public Buildings, Public Grounds and Parks Committee; and third member of the Bridges, Creeks and Storm Drainage Committee. As Chairman of the Finance, Accounts and Capital Improvements Committee , she will serve with Commis- sioner Shaw as one of the two representatives of the Board to the Capital Improvements Review Committee which will be meeting very soon. Mayor Conley explained that this year the Capital Improvements Review Committee will try to complete their review and get their recommendations to the council prior to the consideration and adoption of the General Fund Bud- ;et. In addition, Mayor Conley informed Comm. Whispell that she will verve on the Stewart Park Commission. PETITIONS AND HEARINGS OF PERSONS BEFORE THE BOARD: Mr. Leonard Ferris 104 Short Street - Closing, Reo enin , and Possible Re—closing of- the- 160 Block of Adams Street Mr. Ferris called attention to the petition presented to the. Common Coun- cil at its August 4th meeting containing 65 signatures , which asked for the closing of the 100 block of Adams Street. Mr. Ferris reported that upon looking over the petition, he noticed the following discrepancies : 1 child signed his first name on one line, his last name on a second line; six children had duplicate signatures , two signatures were of people re- siding outside of the City; one signature was of a child not living in the area; there was one dog 's signature and six Mr. & Mrs . signatures (which he did not consider valid) . There appeared to be 34 valid signatures of children and 15 valid signatures of adult residents of the Fall Creek area, in contrast to more than 40 adult signatures of residents of the area on Mr. Albanese' s petition. Mr . Ferris also reported that someone (he didn' t know the identity of the person or persons) had approached the Gay People' s Center and asked them to go down to Auburn Park area and petition to keep the 100 block of ".dams Street closed; Mr. Ferris didn' t feel this showed much discretion, n addition he reported that shortly before Adams Street was reopened .r. Albanese was approached by Mr. John Bernstein, self-appointed chair- ,an of the Auburn Park Committee, who had a $100 check, and who told Mr. Albanese he would buy and plant some shrubs on his property, and asked him to take the check and forget the whole thing. Mr. Albanese didn' t accept the check. Mr. Ferris said, in his opinion, he considered this a bribe. In reply to having been asked previously what made him feel the Planning Board had plans for closing off Adams Street, Mr. Ferris presented two maps published by the City of Ithaca Planning Board in June 1970 - one showing the existing land use in 1969: the other where the P $ C building is now located listed as commercial, the area to the north of that listed as recreational , Auburn Park shown as recreational, Adams Street open, 2 - September $, _1976 the property owned by Mr. Albanese shown as comme-r-isl. The second map showed the projected use of land in 1990 : the P & C building area still listed as commercial , the area to the north of that changed to medium density housing (5-11 dwelling units per acre) , Auburn Park area (includ- ing Adams Street) listed as recreational and the property where Mr. Alba- nese is located was no longer commercial but instead was listed as medium density housing. Mr. Ferris urged the Board of Public Works to stand firm and not rOVOrse their commitment made several weeks ago - to keep the street open. Mayor Conley requested, in fairness to Mr. Albanese, that he be notified before the Planning staff or Board come back to the Board for reconsider- ation of the matter with their presentation. Ernest Grosser, 102 W. Falls Street, reaffirmed his stand that the 100 block of Adams Street should be left open. Anthony Albanese , owner of the old Ithaca Calendar Clock building, asked - if the public hearing held on the matter previously, and the resulting resolution were valid. Comm. Shaw informed Mr . Albanese that the Board is obligated to listen to whatever person or group wishing to speak; however, the Board had voted unanimously to reopen the street for the foreseeable future, and he has heard no evidence that the Board' s decision will be changed. He said the score has been added up and the Board feels the total score is strongly in favor of leaving the street open for the foreseeable future. Mayor Conley concurred. Alderman Robert Boothroyd (Fifth ward) , 807 N. Cayuga Street spoke to the Board saying that one of the problems is the steady deterioration of the flats , and one reason for the deterioration is that the city is unable to attract and hold young families within the City of Ithaca. One way to do this is to provide them with a neighborhood park. Referring to the business there , he said when a business is bounded with public streets on three sides , and a private street on the fourth side, one of those streets is not going to be missed. As far as a change coming up, Mr. Boothroyd assured the meeting that he will circulate a petition around the neigh- borhood and feels he can come back to the Board with three/fourths of the residents within 100 yards of the park in favor of closing the street . He assured the group that as far as he is concerned the matter is not dead; he doesn' t intend to let it go. He said the residents do not want a commercial area there; it is there only because of variances granted by the Board of Zoning appeals . Alderman Boothroyd prefaced his remarks with the statement that he was present at the meeting for two reasons : his first concern was the instal- lation of the water line and concurrent dredging in the Fall Creek. He informed the Board that Common Council , at its last meeting passed a resolution to create a capital project and appropriate funds to have the work done by outside contractors if the Board of Public Works cannot do the work themselves because of emergency conditions . Mrs . Phyllis Schmidt, 211 Auburn Street , spoke to the meeting, saying she is opposed to the closing of Adams Street, and suggested utilizing Thomp- son Park to build basketball courts for the children, with a lip placed around the area which could be flooded for iceskating in the winter. John Schmidt, 211 Auburn Street, said he agrees with Alderman Boothroyd concerning Auburn Park but not with expanding the park into the street. He expressed concern with the manner in which the children are using the park, and said if the area is to have the park, then there should be some 3 supervision of the children. COMMUNICATIONS OF THE MAYOR: Mayor Conley expressed concern himself and on behalf of many of the Councilmen and merchants for the problem of having adequate parking on entering the holiday season, which has been a problem for the past three 3 - September S, 1976 or four years. Now that the city has a substantial amount of parking ready for use in the business district, there is still the Green Street ramp which is going to be difficult to get full utilization of because the second portion of the project is not completed and the major access and egress into that parking ramp are not in place at this time. Now that the city has increased pressure from outside competitors , the Mayor pointed out the need to move toward getting better parking and traffic flow, especially before Christmas . He said he intends to work with the traffic engineer and get back to the Board at its next meeting with recommendations . He requested the Board to consider opening the Green Street ramp for free parking from now through the Christmas season on a trial basis in order to get the people accustomed to using the ramp and help the central business district. Also he asked for a determination as to what must be done to maximize traffic flow. Another problem which Mayor Conley called attention to is the ability to produce short-term parking for people who want to pick up a package or do some brief errand and go on about their business. Eventually, he �would like short-term meters on E. State Street, but on a trial basis he asked the Board to provide free parking for everything under one hour from now through the Christmas season in an effort to help business . Mayor Conley expressed the desire to solve overall traffic problems as soon as possible and work toward merchandising parking to demonstrate that we have adequate parking available . PARKING, TRAFFIC $ TRANSIT COMMITTEE: Comm. Stein requested a change in the agenda to permit presentation by the architect of the design for the three special bus shelters in the downtown area and the design of graphics and buses . Presentation by O'Brien & Taube of Bus Shelter Design The archit ect presented the design of the three bus shelters : one on the Woolworth location, one on Aurora Street near Rothschild' s , and one on Seneca Street near the Seneca Street garage. By Comm. Stein: Seconded by Comm. Baldini RESOLVED, That the Board approves the design concept, authorizes the ar- chitect to proceed with design development, authorizes the Parking, Traffic & Transit Committee to approve that design development and authorizes construction drawings . Discussion followed on the floor'. A vote was taken on the resolution which resulted as follows : Carried REPORT OF THE SUPERINTENDENT: Comments on Budget for 1977 Supt. Dingman in orme the -Board that the General Fund Budget will be submitted to the Controller within the next week. He said there will be prepared, for the next meeting, a summary of the budget, together with copies of the individual budget sh.;ets . He explained that he is tardy because of the extremely heavy workload this year and, recognizing the need for economy, and attempting within the restraints of the economy to recognize the aspirations of people who have need to use public work services , he is trying to be careful in putting together a budget not to show a tremendous increase in cost but still meet the needs of the community. Comm. Stein inquired as to what part the Commissioners will have in the development of the budget. Supt. Dingman replied that budget documents will be delivered to the Commissioners either in time to review before the 'next meeting or will be presented to them at the next meeting. The Board should at some point approve or disapprove or request alterations in the budget as proposed to them and those will then be passed along to the Controller before the Committee of Council will actually -put the final budget together. He said the Commissioners will be involved in it either in a working session or in almost any way they want so that they get full involvement. 9 o - 4 - September 1, 1976 Discussion followed on the floor. Appointments - Promotions ointments By Comm. Ewanicki : Seconded by Comm. Baldini RESOLVED, That five appointments made by Supt. Dingman, listed below, be approved by the Board. David Lowe, a Laborer in the Buildings $ Grounds Division at $3. 01 per hour, effective August 31, 1976 Wayne Shipman, a Truck Driver in the Construction & Maintenance Division at $3. 53 per hour, effective August 29, 1976 . Monroe L. Payne, a Sewage Treatment Plant Operator Trainee in the Water $ Sewer Division (probationary) at an annual salary of $7 , 325, effective August 18 , 1976. John C. Brooks , a Laborer in the Buildings & Grounds Division at $3. 01 per hour, effective August 23, 1976. Douglas Cowall, a Laborer in the Construction $ Maintenance Division at $3 .01 per hour, effective September 5, 1976 . Carried Promotions By Comm. Schickel: Seconded by Comm. Baldini RESOLVED, That two promotions made by Supt. Dingman, listed below, be approved by the Board. Anthony Alo, a Maintainer in the Buildings & Grounds Division at $3. 39 per hour, effective September 5, 1976. Michael Schott, a Maintenance Man in the Buildings & Grounds Division at $3. 39 per hour, effective September 5 , 1976. Carried Permanent Appointment - John VanGorder Ty- Comm. Ewanicki: Seconded by Comm. Schickel RESOLVED, That the Board approve the permanent appointment of John Van Gorder as Street $ Maintenance Supervisor in the Construction & Main- tenance Division, effective September 7 , 1976. Carried Supt. Dingman informed the Board that the above appointment is symbolic only. Mr. VanGorder has been serving in this position on a probationary appointment for about four years while waiting to be given his Civil Service Test and receive results of the test. He has worked for the City for 27 years and has filed for retirement effective around the first of October. Supt. Dingman asked the Board to reserve the evening of October 8 for a testimonial retirement party for Mr . VanGorder and said he will send them further details soon. WATER & SANITARY SEWERS COMMITTEE: O'Brien & Gere - Plan of Study, Engineering Services By Comm. Ewanicki : Seconded by Comm. Baldini RESOLVED, That a bill of O'Brien $ Gere for engineering services in con- nection with a Plan of Study of waste water facilities for the period through June 26, 1976 , be approved in the amount of $180. 00. Carried O'Brien $ Gere - Maximum Efficiency Evaluation By Comm. wanick Secon e y Comm c is eI RESOLVED, That a bill of O'Brien & Gere for engineering services in con- nection with a Maximum Efficiency Evaluation of the existing sewage treat- ment facilities for the period through June 26, 1976, be approved in the amount of $1, 807. 38 . Carried Elements of Proposed Agreement Between IWC and BPW Regarding Discontin- uance of ity Water Service Outside the City By Comm. Ewanicki: Seconded by Comm. Schickel RESOLVED, That a document entitled, "Elements of Proposed Agreement Be- tween IWC and BPW Regarding Discontinuance of City Water Service Outside - 5 - September 1, 1976 the City," dated July 21 , 1976, be approved in principle by this Board and referred to the City Attorney with instructions that he work with the attorney and/or the attorneys for the various towns involved to put these agreements in a form which can be authorized for signature by the Board of Public Works. IT IS FURTHER RECOMMENDED That this Board agree that the $120,000 for the meters may be paid to the city in five equal annual installments commencing with the date of agreement. Carried Southern Cayuga Lake Intermunicipal Water Commission By Comm, wanicki : Secon e d by Comm. Baldini RESOLVED, That a letter from the Southern Cayuga Lake Intermunicipal Water Commission Chairman, Kenneth H. Mayer, dated August 16, 1976, addressed to Mayor Conley suggesting a cost benefit analysis of City of Ithaca participation on the Commission, be referred to the Water $ Sewer Committee. Carried C�ty of Ithaca Water System Study omm. Ewanicki : Seconded by Comm. Schickel RESOLVED, That the staff be authorized to retain a consulting engineer to study and make recommendations concerning the City of Ithaca water system, including advice on the pros and cons of an emergency raw water intake at VanNatta Dam on Giles Street. The consulting engineer shall also study alternate proposals for bring- ing treated or untreated water to the city filtration plant. If advis- able, the consultant shall proceed to develop cost figures for suitable intake, pumping facility, transmission line, and. receiving structure in the filter plant. Since each of these categories have several ramifications, they should all be compared and a recommendation made. Further, `';.e possibility of an interconnection (or several) with the Bolton Point system should be explored and compared to the above in terms of feasibility, and capacity restrictions. The points . of. interconnec- tions should be developed in detail of location, pipe sizes , weaknesses, etc. Further, the city! s ability to support the Bolton Point system in the event of their need for support should likewise be spelled out in terms of exact location, method, pumps , pipe sizes , etc. The same parameters should be established concerning the feasibility of using the Cornell University water system as an alternate water source in case of emergency. Discussion followed on the floor. Mayor Conley informed the Board that he would write a memo - to each Council member sending them a cope of this resolution, informing them what the Board is proposing, and ask for their comments. A vote was taken on the resolution which resulted as follows : Ayes (S) Nay (1) - Shaw Carried Western New York Water Works Conference By Comm. wank is Seconaed by Comm. Schickel RESOLVED, That three employees of the Water & Sewer Division be author- ized to attend the Western New York :Water Works ` Conference at Rochester on September 29, 1976; the expenses of registration, transportation, meals , to be a charge against the city. Carried k 6 - September $, 1976 O'Brien & Gere - Maximum Efficiency Evaluation - Consulting Services By Comm. -Ewanicki: Seconded by Comm, Schickel RESOLVED, That a bill of O'Brien $ Gere , Engineers , for consulting services in connection with the Maximum Efficiency Evaluation of the Sewage Treatment Plant for the period June 27 through July 24 , 1976, be approved in the amount of $1 , 529. 68 . Carried BRIDGES, CREEKS $ STORM DRAINAGE COMMITTEE: By Comm. Baldini : Seconded by Comm. Schickel RESOLVED, That a meeting of the Creeks , Bridges and Storm Drainage Committee be set for September 15 at 4 : 30 p.m. to consider the request of Donald Lucente, developer, and Dan Marvin, real estate salesman, for improvements in the drainage ditch crossing Lucente land between Spencer Road and Elmira Road. Carried PUBLIC BUILDINGS, PUBLIC GROUNDS & PARKS: Application No. 3 - V. Giordano onstruction Co. - By Comm. Schickel: Seconded by Comm. Baldini RESOLVED, That application No. 3 (final) of V. Giordano Construction Company for services in connection with the construction of Aurora Plaza be approved in the amount of $4,326. 00. Carried Donahue-Halverson - SS Community Center By Comm. Schickel: Seconded by Comm. Baldini RESOLVED, That a bill of Donohue-Halverson for services in connection with the plumbing at the Southside Community Center, be approved in the amount of $7 , 550. 10. Carried Cortland Paving Co. - Auburn Park By omm. Schickel : Secon e y omm. Ewanicki RESOLVED, That a bill of Cortland Paving Company for sod stripping and drilling of post holes at Auburn Park, be approved in the amount of $1,580. 00 . Carried Bruielly Plumbing $ Heating - Southside Community Center y Comm. Schickel : Secon e y Comm. Baldini RESOLVED, That requisition No. 3 of Bruielly Plumbing and Heating for heating work at the Southside Center, be approved in the amount of $1, 245. 60. Carried Bear Electric Company - Southside CommunitZ Center By omm. c is a Seconded y Comm. Baldini RESOLVED, That change order No. E3 in the contract of Bear Electric Company which provides for installing seven fluorescent fixtures at the Southside Community Center, be approved in the amount of $189 . 00. Carried Bear Electric Com an - Southside Communit Center - Exit Lights By omm. c is el: Seconded by Comm. Baldini RESOLVED, That change order No. E4 for the same company which provides for the addition of two exit lights at the Southside Community Center, be approved in the amount of $215. 17 . Carried Bruielly Plumbing & Heating - Southside Community Center - Relocation oT Radi, tor By Comm chickel : Seconded by Comm. Baldini RESOLVED, That change order No. HV3 in the contract of Bruielly Plumb- ing $ Heating which provides for the relocation of a radiator at the Southside Community Center, be approved in the amount of $165. 58 . Carried I p. - 7 - September $, 1976 Mancini - Dr den Road Wall Repair By Comm. c i.c a l: SecondUd by Comm. Baldini RESOLVED, That a bill of Mancini for repairs to the wall in the 100 block of Dryden Road, be approved in the amount of $2 , 271. 82. Carried Anton J. Egner Assoc. - Ithaca Mall Sy Comm. Sc is el : Seconded y Comm. Baldini RESOLVED, That a bill of Anton J. Egner Associates for reimburseables in connection with the supervision of construction of the Ithaca Mall , be approved in the amount of $116. 29. Carried Anton J. Egner Assoc. - Cass Park y Comm. c is a econ e y omm. Baldini RESOLVED, That a bill of Anton J. Egner Associates for administration of construction at the Cass Park swim area, be approved in the amount of $608. 47. tl: Carried O'Brien $ Taube - City Bus Shelters By Comm. Schic el : Seconded by C6—mm. Stein RESOLVED, That a bill of O'Brien $ Taube for architectural services in connection with the design of three city bus shelters , be approved in the amount of $1 ,600. 00. Carried Anthony Petito/�Atty Shapiro -Permit for Encroachment Fy Comm. Schic— e Seconded by Comm. Ewanicki RESOLVED, That a letter of June 7 ,, 1976, from Anthony Petito, and a memo of September 1 , 1976 , from Attorney Shapiro, both relative to a request for a permit for continued encroachment on Adams Street, be referred to the Buildings & Grounds Committee . Discussion followed on the floor. A vote was taken on the resolution which resulted as follows : Carried Paul $ Glad 4s Ward - License to construct aarage y Comm. c is el : Seconded by Comm. Ewanicki RESOLVED, That a letter from Paul and Gladys Ward requesting a license to construct a wood frame garage on an 8 ft. , strip of Treva Avenue , be referred to the Buildings & Grounds Committee. Discussion followed on the floor. A vote was taken on the resolution which resulted as follows : Carried Sidewalks By Zomm.�Schickel: Seconded by Comm. Baldini RESOLVED, That a bill from Charles Kidney for sidewalk construction to date be approved in the amount of $3, 144. 16. Carried IAC Building Comm. aw: Seconded by Comm. Baldini OWSOLVED, That the Department of Public Works be authorized to administer the renovation contract for the GIAC building; and to receive bids on the proposed renovation of the building . Discussion followed on the floor. :,A- vote was taken on the resolution which resulted as follows : Carried N 8 - September ,13, 1976 .DANCE ACCOUNTS AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS COMMITTEE: it By Comm. Stein: Seconded by Comm. Baldini RESOLVED, That bills audited and approved by the Finance Committee and listed on Abstract No . 16 of the General Fund accounts of the Depart- ment of Public Works and on Abstract No. 16 of the Water and Sewer Division, be approved for payment. IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED, That the bills receivable be approved and ordered rendered. Carried Public Works School - Syracuse, N.Y. By-'Comm.' Stein: Seconded y Comm. Baldini RESOLVED, That two employees in the Engineering Division be authorized to attend a Public Works School in Syracuse , October 19 through October 2J , 1976; cost of meals , transportation, registration, and lodging to be a charge against the city. Carried Transfer in Account - Construction & Maintenance Division By Comm. Stein: 9econded by Comm. c is e RESOLVED, That the following transfer in accounts of the Construction and Maintenance Division be approved: _ From Snow Removal Acct . A5142 , Salaries , Line 101 to Snow Removal Acct. A5142 , Contractual Services , Line 407 - $620. 00 This transfer is necessary to provide funds for a storm warning service. Carried PARKING, TRAFFIC & TRANSIT COMMITTEE: By Comm. Stein: econ e by ComR. Baldini RESOLVED, That the City Attorney be instructed to obtain any release of eas-ement or other approval that is needed for the construction of the 'bus shelter 'at the northwest corner of Parking Lot 'D' . Carried Parkin By Comm. Stein: Seconded by Comm. Schickel RESOLVED, That the request of the Mayor that the Board consider opening the Green Street ramp for free parking from now through the Christmas season, and that the Board provide free parking for everything under 45 minutes from now through the Christmas season with respect to parking in the Woolworth Parking Lot D and Seneca Street Ramp, be referred to the Parking, Traffic $ Transit Committee for study, and with power to act . Discussion followed on the floor. Comm. Stein amended his resolution be removing the phrase "and with power to act" . A vote was taken on the resolution which resulted as follows : Carried Mayor Conley remarked that the merchants are interested in setting up satelite parking with free bus transportation to the center of the city, and asked the committee to consider it . ADJOURNMENT: On a motion the meeting adjourned at 6: 38 p.m. r✓ �,t.411� J ph A. Rundle, City Clerk Edward J. Co ley, May-6r BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE September 8, 1976 10098 Tompkins County Hospital G2374 303.76 10099 Floyd LaVigne F2144 15.00 10100 Ruth Allen F2144 15.00 10101 L. R. Kallstrom & H. Bradley Jr. F2144 15.00 10102 Inter Municipal Water Comm. F2144 46.92 10103 it it it It F2144 46.92 10104 It it " it F2144 46.92 10105 it L' It " F2144 46.92 10106 if " it " F2144 46.92 10107 if " It " F2144 46.92 10108 Paul Anderson F2144 15.00 10109 Shirley Bracciolle F2144 15.00 10110 Snyder Hill Construction F2144 20.05 10111 Robert T. Horn F2144 23.15 10111 " " G2122 23.15 10112 Y M C A F2144 1084.73 10113 Town of Ithaca F2378 195.63 10114 Village of Cayuga Hts. F2378 54. 25 10115 Ithaca Gun Co. F2144 188.82 10116 Triangle Shoe Co. , Inc. G2120 10.00 10117 Fred Reitmann G2650 8.08 10118 Ithaca College F2650 54.35 Water 1977.50 TOTAL 2322.49 Sewer 344.99 APPROVED BY FINANCE COMMITTEE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE AUGUST 25, 1976 10047 Mr. Gordon Stewart G2122 $ 22.54 10048 K.F.C. National Management Co. G2122 54.31 10049 Mr. Morris Zeberins F2144 15,00 10050 Mr. Charles L. Wilson F2144 15.00 10051 Ms. Dorothy Laubengayer F2144 15,00 10052 Ms. Margaret Anagnost F2144 15.00 10053 Mr. James J. Poulos F2144 15.00 10054 Mr. Gilbert C. Andrews F2144 15.00 10055 Mr. Eugene Eberhardt F2144 15.00 10056 Inter Municipal Water Comm. F2378 46.92 10057 Inter Municipal Water Comm. F2378 46.92 10058 Inter Municipal Water Comm. F2378 46.92 10059 Inter Municipal Water Comm. F2378 46.92 10060 Inter Municipal Water Comm, F2378 46.92 10061 Onter Municipal Water Comm. F2378 46.92 10062 Inter Municipal Water Comm. F2378 46.92 10063 Inter Municipal Water Comm. Fa378 46.92 10064 Inter Municipal Water Comme F2378 97-32 10065 Snyder Hill Construction F2144 20.05 10066 Ms. Mary Hamlet F2144 13.71 10067 Mr. Paul Tubbs F2144 18.73 10068 Mr. Robert Lind F2144 25.81 10069 Campus Hill Apts c/o H. Hunt Bradley F2144 322.01 10070 Finger Lakes Construction F2144 66.14 10071 Hilker Construction Co. F2144 100,,'7 10072 Erie J. Miller F2144 147,04 10073 Mr. Leon Kujawa F2144 382,10 10074 Mrs. Albert Payne F2144 218.35 10075 Mr. Albert Smith F2144 205.70 10076 Mr. E.K. Glover G2122 29.35 10077 City of Ithaca - General Fund F2144 61.70 10078 Burris Plumbing & Heating Co. F2650 10.00 10079 Mr. Sal Indelicato F2650 5.58 10080 Mr. Moses Peter G2120 10.00 10081 Mr. Frank Leonardo G2120 10.00 10082 Cornell University 82120 19,978.42 10083 Burris Plumbing & Heating Co. G2122 52.00 10084 Donohue-Halverson Inc. G2122 56.00 10085 Weber Plumbing & Heating Co. G2122 22.00 10086 Hull Heating & Plumbing G2122 15.00 10087 Mr. Frank Orzino Plg. & Htg. G2122 46,00 10088 Wilson Plumbing & Heating Co. G2122 9.00 10089 Mr. Richard Dunn G2122 15.00 10090 Mr. & Mrs. Jacques Piquet G2122 14.00 10091 Mrs, Delos Everhart G2122 9.00 10092 City of Ithaca - General Fund F2655 1 ,405.53 10093 City of Ithaca - General Fund F2655 96.48 10094 City of Ithaca - General Fund F2655 23.58 10095 City of Ithaca - General Fund F2655 34.25 10096 City of Ithaca - General Fund F2655 29.71 10097 City of Ithaca - General Fund F2144 2.3$6.58 TOTAL � �96.C7 WATER 6,153®45 SEWER 20042.62 APPROVED BY FINANCE COMMITTEE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORK PROCEEDINGS CON"T 1059 Mr.Charles Farrabee A1710 76.48 1060 N.Y.S. Electric & Bas Corp. A1710 3017.10 TOTAL 3,593.58 4 r, BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS CITY OF ITHACA, NEW YORK Regular Meeting 4 :00 P.M. September 22, 1976 PRESENT: Mayor - Conley Commissioners (5) - Ewanicki, Schickel, Shaw, Stein, Whispell . ABSENT: o�mm sioner (1) - Baldini OTHERS PRESENT: ontro er - aley City Engineer - Cox City Attorney - Shapiro Traffic Engineer - Gombas Asst. to Supt. . - Dougherty Dir. Planning $ Dev. - Van Cort Bldg. Comm'r - Hoard Aldermen - Meyer, Boothroyd, Holman, Dep. Bldg. Comm'r - Jones Spano Supt. of Public Works - Dingman City Clerk - Rundle ^„ MINUTES: By'Zomm, Ewanicki : Seconded by Comm. Schickel Il; RESOLVED, That the minutes of the September 8, 1976 meeting be approved as corrected (date corrected from Sept. 7 to Sept. 8) and recorded by �.a the City Clerk. Carried COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR: Parking - Traffic Flow Mayor Conley reporte e ;had• me,t with Traffic; Engineer Gombas and wished to present some specific recommendations concerning not only parking but also traffic flow in the downtown business area. He considers it a very important issue inasmuch as the Cityy, is attempting to initiate new traffic patterns for the fall and Christmas season when he anticipates increased activity downtown. He would like to initiate the proposed plan on a, three-months trial basis . Mayor Conley asked to have it referred to Committee,, and: that the., Board hold a public hearing at its next meeting to get public input . Mr. Gombas explained the changes that would require striping of portions 0'f:certain streets (Cayuga between Green and Seneca; Aurora between State- ajid,. Buffalo beyond Seneca) to establish a new traffic pattern, and would establish two approach lanes at, eve.ry. intersection and transfer of lanes mid-block to increase the capacity and level of service to the user. The proposed plan would require remoyal• of all cars from these blocks, necessitating a regulation prohibiting stopping. gp'ocif�m . places� wou1d be designated for loading zones except, between 3 :OOp.m. and 6 :00 P.M. Mayor Conley recommended a three-months trial period of the first 45- minute free parking i.n all downtown non-metered parking lots , designa- tion .of areas for temporary or ,short-term parking, a , $5. 00 P.er month parking charge on a trial basis for the second tier o£._ the, Green Street parking garage, to serve all-day parkers and free on-street parking for the upcoming retail season. In addition, he recommended the- City implement the validation system of the merchants of providing parking stamps for. 3. instead :of 1 hour, and request the merchants not to tie acquisition. ofa the parking stamps to purchases . ;Discussion followed on the floor... Resolution, By omm. . Stein:- Seconded by Comm. Schickel RESOLVfQj That the parking and traffic flow recommendations be . referred to. th,e. Park•ing,,_ Traffic and Transit Committee for consideration and report back to the Board. . Carried SUPERINTENDENT.'.$ REPORT: �u g�.e. t.; , �upt. D'ingman. reported he- had distributed to the Commissioners copies of ,the. .Propos_ed, 1977- Budgets for the . General Funds Account, with the . ex- peption of the ' Water. $. Sewer, Budg.et., which is now.' be3ng prepared, taking into account- the agreements which have been reached between the City. and w .,e -2- September 22 , 1976 Town with respect to discontinuance of water service outside of the City. He suggested the Commissioners study the budgets to the extent they need to determine what questions may appear in their minds and contact him for either individual discussions or a meeting, or perhaps discussion at the next Regular Board meeting. He anticipates a 43 percent increase in the water and sewer rates for 1977 which will be the first rate change in about 10 years . Resolution ByComm. wanicki : Seconded by Comm. Schickel RESOLVED; That the staff recommendation for an increase in the water and sewer rates of 43% be referred to the Water & Sewer Committee . Discussion followed on the floor. A vote was taken on the resolution which resulted as follows : Carried CITY ENGINEER'S REPORT: Dredging Creeks City Engineer' ox informed the Board that as a result of the storm suffered in July, the flood disaster relief which the City will be receiving includes some funds for the cleaning of debris in Cascadilla and 6-Mile Creeks . A similar application for debris in Fall Creek was denied. The City is required to have the work in Cascadilla and 6-Mile Creeks completed by the 20th of October and measures have been taken to insure this . Therefore, the work in Fall Creek will be started about the lst of November. GIAC Building Improvements City En gr. Cox informed t e Board that bids totaling about $41 ,000 and recommendations for awards for contracts on the GIAC building are ready. However, the license agreement with the School Board states that prior to any capital improvements in the event the license is terminated a ° buy-back schedule has to be established before the construction is undertaken. An estimate of shared capital expenditures and a proposed buy-back schedule have been submitted by the Board of Education for consideration by the City, and are attached in the Official Minute Book. Prior to undertaking the improvements it will be necessary for the Board of Public Works to come to an understanding with the School Board on this buy-back schedule. The City is not particularly pleased with the depreciation schedule provided by the School Board, but in order to move things along it is recommended that the Board accept this as it is . Resolution By Comm.__9chickel : Seconded by Comm. Ewanicki WHEREAS, The City of Ithaca is planning on making improvements to the G. I .A.C. and WHEREAS, The license agreement with the Board of Education of the Ithaca City School District requires that a buy-back schedule be established in the event of the termination of the license prior to the City under- taking any capital improvements, NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, That the Board of Public Works agrees to the buy-back schedule attached as Exhibits A and B to the Board of Edu- cation Resolution dated September 20, 1976, with the understanding that this does not include $48,000 for windows, which is reflected in the buy-back schedule. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Mayor be authorized to sign a letter to the Board of Education stating that their September 20, 1976 Resolution on G. I .A.C. improvements is acceptable to the Board of Public Works . Discussion followed on the floor. A vote was taken on the resolution which resulted as follows : Carried TRAFFIC ENGINEER'S REPORT: Past State Street Parkin Traffic ngineer om as gave a report dealing with the parking ban on East State Street. i C_ -3- September 22 , 1916 Discussion followed on the floor. Resolution yyComm. Stein: Seconded by Comm. Schickel RESOLVED, That a public hearing on the matter of the parking ban along East State Street be scheduled for the next Regular Board meeting, October 13, and that appropriate notification be given that such meeting will be held. Carried Mayor Conley directed City Clerk Rundle to write a letter to the Bryant Tract Civic Association notifying them of the public hearing. North Titus Avenue Parking Restrictions Traffic Engr. Gom as informed the Bo__a__r_J a petition with 3 signers had been received requesting restrictions on unlimited parking in the 100 block of North Titus Avenue . Mr. Gombas proposed a 90-day experimental regulation giving two-hour parking on the North side of the 100 block of N. Titus Avenue between Cayuga and Geneva Streets . Appointments-Promotions Appoiintment By Comm. Shaw: Seconded by Comm. Schickel RESOLVED, That the appointment of John Brown as a Laborer in the Con- struction & Maintenance Division at $3. 01 per hour, effective October 2 , 1976, be approved by the Board. Carried Promotion By Qmm: .Ewanick:i,: Seconded; by.-Comm. Schickel RESOLVED, That the provisional appointment of Henry Blake to the position of. Streets and Sanitation Supervisor in the Construction $ Maintenance Division at an annual . salary of $14, 422 (Step 6 of Grade 1 in the Executive Compensation: Plan; for 1976) , effective October 9, 1976 , and the request to the Civil Service Commission., to hold a promotional,- examination for the position be approved by the Board. Carried Resolution on retirement of John VanGorder y Comm. wank i : . econ e y Comm. , tein On October 9, 1976, John. VanGorder will retire from his .position with the Department of Public Works of' the City of Ithaca. John will have com- pleted just over 27 years. of service to the Department, during which time his proclivity for _ 'upward. mobility' carried. him from the position,.o.f Sanitation Man. through;-,the positions of- Truck Driver, Motor, Equipment Operator, Foreman., and on to his present important position of Supervisor of Streets and. Sanitation. During this more than quarter century of service, John's interest and diligence, in his .work, and his demanding attention to detail made him a favorite with- his superiors, his fellow employees , and to all who were fortunate .to work under his supervision. While serving his city, John also took time to gave generously of his time and talent in the important activities which so enrich the quality of life in Ithaca. This has been evidenced by his long membership in No . 5 Fire Department, in the Elks Club, in the Moose Club and as a coach- in-;young people ' s baseball , basketball and football teams . THEREFORE, . BE IT RESOLVED, Thai . this Board of Public Works and its Staff, does hereby express its thanks- to John •for a job well done,. and. wishes him. good health and happy days in. his retirement . Carried HIGHWAYS, STREET LIGHTING $REFUSE COMMITTEE: S�dewalt Construction - Stewart -AvenUe , By Comm. Shaw: Seconded y Comm. c ickel RESOLVED, That-a bill of Paolangeli Contractor for construction of the sidewalk at Stewart Avenue and- State Street be approved in the amount of $4,936 . Carried 6 -4- September 22 , Chemical S reader Contract y Comm. aw: econ e y Comm. Schickel RESOLVED, That the contract for supplying one Chemical Spreader in accordance with the specification of September 7 , 1976, be awarded- to Binghamton Equipment Company for their bid of $7 , 712 . Carried Fall PickuWee_k By Comm. 5 ah w: Seconded by Comm. Schickel RESOLVED, That the week of October 18 through 22 be designated as 'Fall Pickup Week' during which period the Construction $ Maintenance Division will collect items of household refuse not normally collected in the regular collections , in accordance with regulations to be promulgated by the Supt. Discussion followed on the floor. A vote was taken on the resolution which resulted as follows : Carried Construction of Elmira Road By Comm. Shaw: Seconded F—y Comm. Schickel RESOLVED, That the Common Council be requested to authorize the Mayor to apply for funds for the reconstruction of Elmira Road under the Public Forks Employment Act of 1976. Discussion followed on the floor. A vote was taken on the resolution which resulted as follows : Carried Clearinghouse Re ort By Comm. Shaw: Seconded by Comm. Schickel RESOLVED, That the Mayor be authorized to file a Clearing House Report (Form A9S with respect to the Public Works Employment Act) for the Elmira Road project. Carried Supt. Dingman requested the following resolution: Barton Brown Clyde & Lo uidice P.C. Sy Comm. wank i.: Seconded y COMM. Schickel RESOLVED, That Supt. Dingman be authorized to engage the services of Barton, Brown, Clyde $ Loguidice, P.C. to prepare the application for funds under the Local Public Works Capital Development and Investment Act at a maximum fee of $2, 500; and is further authorized, contingent on Council supplying sufficient funds, to engage their services in the design and preparation of construction documents for the Elmira Road Project for a maximum fee of $25 ,000. Carried BRIDGES, CREEKS $ STORM DRAINAGE COMMITTEE: 15rainaSe ch on Lucente land omm. wank z reported that the Creeks $ Bridges Committee met with Mr. Lucente and his representatives on Wednesday, September 15 in connection with Mr. Lucente ' s request for improvements to a drainage ditch crossing his land between Elmira Road and Spencer Road. It was determined that the total project cost of a satisfactory job would be approximately $20,000. The Staff proposed that Mr. Lucente contribute $10,000 toward the cost of the project . Mr. Lucente indicated that he would contribute no more than 10% of the cost. The committee decided to make no recom- mendation with respect to Mr. Lucente' s request. Resolution By Comm. wanicki : Seconded by Comm. Schickel RESOLVED, That this matter be referred to the Common Council for a policy decision. Discussion followed on the floor. A vote was taken on the resolution which resulted as follows : Carried t -5- September 22, 1976 PUBLIC BUILDINGS, PUBLIC GROUNDS $ PARKS COMMITTEE: Paul and--Gladys ar - Treva . :venue omm. Schickel reported tat the Buildings $ Grounds Committee has reviewed the request of Paul and Gladys Ward for the lease of property in the bed of Treva Avenue for the construction of a wood frame garage. In the committee' s opinion, it is impractical to have a building con- structed on leased land. Resolution By Comm. Schickel : Seconded by Comm. Whispell RESOLVED, That the Common Council be requested to again offer the 8 ' strip of Treva Avenue for sale at public auction, and that the Common Council reconsider further the upset price established for the land. Discussion followed on the floor. A vote was taken on the resolution which resulted as follows : Carried GIAC Activities Center Improvements Comm. Sc iC kel reported that bids were received for the renovation of the GIAC Activities Center as shown on the sheet attached to the Minutes r•. Book. Resolution By Comm. Schickel : Seconded by Comm, Ewanicki RESOLVED, That the contract for the construction of the alterations at the GIAC Activities Center be awarded as follows : General, Construction: McGuire $ Bennett for their low bid of $12 , S71 Mechanical : Hull Heating for their low bid of $18,436 Electrical : Bear Electric for their low bid of $9,900 IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED That all of the above contractors be required to post performance bonds in accordance with the terms of the specifications . Carried First & Adams,, Inc. - Encroachment By Comm, c. is el : Seconded by, CFmm. Shaw RESOLVED, -That the City Attorney be directed to prepare and that the Mayor be authorized, to sign a revocable license permitting the structural encroachment now existing at the building owned by First $ Adams , Inc. on Adams Street for $1 .00 per year. Such revocable license must contain provisions requiring First $ Adams , Inc. to make the encroachment safe and to save. the city harmless in any suits arising from the encroachment . The license should also require that First $ Adams , Inc. not use the right of way of the street for storage. Discussion followed on the -floor. A vote was taken on the resolution which resulted as follows : Ayes - 4 Abstention - (1) Stein Carried Frank J. Dunton - 201 South Hill Terrace By Comm. c is el : econded by Comm. Ewanicki RESOLVED, That Frank J. Dunton of 201 South Hill Terrace be directed to either remove and landscape or repair. the sidewalk adjacent to his property .on the north side of Hillview Place prior to June 1 , 1977 . Carried DeWitt Park -Im rovements Committee By omm. c is e : Seconded y Comm. Whispell RESOLVED, That the requests of the DeWitt Park Improvements Committee, excepting - the recommendation for a fountain, which were referred to the Bui.ldings ,.$ Grounds Committee be• referred to the department for imple- mentation, including a request for money in the 1977 budget for this purpose. IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED, That the DeWitt Park Improvement Committee be 6 -6- September 22, 1976 requested to recommend to the Board a design for and .a method of financing a fountain in DeWitt Park. Discussion followed on the floor. A vote was taken on the resolution which resulted as follows : Carried Sidewalk Construction By Comm. Schickel�i-'econded by Comm. Ewanicki RESOLVED, That a bill of Charles Kidney for sidewalk construction through September 22 , 1976, be approved in the amount of $2 ,025. 99. Carried FINANCE ACCOUNTS AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS COMMITTEE: Audit By Comm. Whispell : Seconded by Comm. Schickel 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 and Sewer Division, ' - be approved for payment . IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED, That the bills receivable be approved and ordered rendered. Carried Transfer in Account - Water $ Sewer Division By Comm. W i.spe l : Seconded y Comm. Sc is el RESOLVED, That the following transfer in the accounts of the Water $ Sewer Division be approved: From Renwick Hgts Acct. G-8120-9, Line 418 to Renwick Hgts . Acct. G-8120-9, Line 312, Parts & Supplies - $25 . 00 . Carried Transfer in Account - Construction & Maintenance Division By Comm. W ispe l : Seconded by Comm. Schickel RESOLVED, That the following transfers in the accounts of the Construc- tion & Maintenance Division be approved : From Storm Sewers Acct . A8140, Salaries , Line 101 To Storm Sewers Acct. A8140 , Constr. Mat . $ Supp. , Line 314-$2,000 . From Snow Removal Acct. A5142, Salaries , Line 101 To Snow Removal Acct . A5142 , Other Equipment , Line 250 - $412 . Carried PARKING TRAFFIC $ TRANSIT COMMITTEE: Comm. Stein reported on the progress being made in connection with the bus shelters design and said he expects to have two plans ready, at the October 13, 1976 meeting, for bid requests . ADJOURNMENT: On a motion the meeting adjourned at 6 : 00 P.M. �'' t.� '�`L(/dN"�.-tom•"' sep A. Rundle, City Clerk �E�wa nl , Mayor i PROPOSED RESOLUTION BOARD OF EDUCATIOI•: GIAC - IMPROVrMENTS 1976 RESOLVED that under the provisions of the license a„,.-ee- ment which is i.ermir_a}il_e on thirty days ' prior written notice between _ e the. Board of Education and the City of Ithaca dated July 14 , ?_972 ,- the Board of Ed-acati_on of the 1-thaca City School District consent-s to the City of Ithaca mal:i_ng w'natcver imp r_ovements ' they desire ?s- sic*.'.r, or, plmis acid specie icati-ons }ieretofore submitted to the Board of Edu-- cat.ion . The Board of Edt.cation will not reimburse the City of I_tlinc�I } for L-hc cost of any of said i..mprovements except for those improve-- uent- . indicated on the att-achc!d Exhibit A , said reimb~arse,:cnt to "Na only on the basis indicated on the schedule m<<c.c apart of J.zt,7 b,—t .':. That L-1-:e liability for rei.nbursement shall_ not exceed the- an;oi nt i_nc'.icatc.d on E-l-,hibi.t A and if the cost of the items so indicated exceeds. t:}iat S11ow- . on Exhibit A , such excess cost shall be the zo- spcnisa_t�i_lity of the- City of Tt.haca and shall not under an;; circus--n- st-ances be the responsibility of the Ithaca City Schoc1 D;_striC,- and it is RESOLVED that if the above resolution is accept�AL�ie to t.}-;e City of Ithaca, the City of Ithaca shall so i_n6icate by l.etLc3- deli-.eyed to the Board of Educa-tion and signed by the Mayor of the City of Ithaca . F 1 #' i BE IT Ft RT11ts2 RFS0;,IED, that in the event of termination of license to the City of Ithaca, the Ithaca City School 1)i strict shall reimburse the City of I'. for any capital improvements (specifically inch 4ed in this :^e-solution) on th3 basis of cost, less 1',0° declining balance (Exhibit. B) fo, c..p1 tat i riproX1emilnts. °x This Resolution was passed by the School Board on September P r 20, 1976. i 1 t. GIAC - .......,..�...,,,. Shared Capital Expenditures 10 year life IM 1. Replace Grade Door - North fire escape $ 1,200 2. Replace Grade Door - South fire escape 800 3. Replace convenience outlets with grounded receptacles 500 15 year life 1. Replace basement exit doors 1, 200 2. Replace boiler controls 5,15() i 2b year life 1. Install smoke barrier -- basement 500 2. z'oiler Room exit (2nd escape routel 600 3. Replace kitchen door 400 4. Stairv7ell enclosures 3, 500 5. Add Rated door to basement 600 6. Seal up old dumbwaiter shaft ?00 7 . Seal ?;.itchen duck shaft 1 20 8 . Remove and so,- 1 off incinerator 400• 9 . Replace windows with new units 48 , 000 $63, 170 9/7/76 LV,7B- j b Er- . c Proposed Buy Back Schedule 150% Dec:li nim.3 Balance Year 10 15 20 Total 1977--78 2, 125 51715 5, 846 13 , 686 3.978-79 1, 771 5,103 5, 385. 12, 259 1979-80 1, 439 4 , 515 4, 937 10, 891 1980-81 1, 131 31951 4, 502 9 , 584 1981-82 849 31413 4 , 080 8, 342 1982-83 595 2, 902 3, 672 7 ,169 1983-84 372 2, 519 3 , 279 61170 1984-85 186 2 , 047 21901 ; 5, 134 1985--86 47 11609 2, 539 411,95 { 1986-87 -- 1,207 2 , 193 3, 400 1987--88 -- 845 11865 2, 710 1988-89 - 529 1, 555 2, 084 1989-90 -- 265 1, 264 1, 529 1990--91 -- 67 994 1, 061 1991-92 - - 746 746 1992--93 - - 523 523 1993--94 - - 327 327 1994-95 - :164 164 ,b 1995-96 - - 81 81 1996--97 - - k . s 9/1.5/76 I,Iqli/:11) s - s ALT aRA LI :NS TO G, I.A.C. - GR EATZa I ACA ACTIVI TIES C NT_ rR BID TABULATION g l rJ I GoST GENERAL C l)S TRU r"ION oel 4 v c E 2 T� , V. G l o t'z C;l 4 ._l GO N ST, I o 0, a 0 ACov L1. 1 co►lsT i q 5! 1 . 00 1 , i . CIO STrz Jfl ivf! _rlo 511- 00 NtcPHF_125nu O'j_t7R5 :Z3, 350, 00 I MECHANICAL 3 1 ran Na - �-,LL V2,r2_G5T4 20 8l0.00 i HJLl. HEoTr�:45 } I - � f MF,C RIC rz a Ls 00 4A qlaoo. 00 I I 00 _J TOTAL LOW BIDS VJfo 0oNV5 41 BARTON RRC\J�JN CLYDF & LOGIJIDICF, P C. September 22, 1976 Mr. Robert Dingman, P.E. , L.S. , Supt. Department of Public Works City Hall 108 East Green Street Ithaca, New York 14850 Dear Mr. Dingman: In accordance with your request we are pleased to submit a proposal for Engineering services relative to the Ithaca Road Improvement Project. a. For assistance in the completion of the application for funds under the Local Public Works Capital Development and Investment Act a maximum fee of $2,500 . b. For completion of final design, specifications and includ- ing assistance in obtaining Bids and recommendation of award, assuming that all work performed by your staff would be made available to us for use, a maximum fee of $25 , 000 . This does not include the services of an Archaeologist if required, nor any additional minor surveying work which may be required to augment that already obtained. C. If we are to provide Administration of Construction during the construction period, we estimate this fee to be about $15, 000 to $18,000 . If we are to provide Inspection services we would estimate this at about $60,000 . As we stated at our meeting, some of the above services could be performed by either your staff or by the hiring of additional staff for inspection with our office providing whatever technical advice which may be required. If the above proposal is acceptable, we will prepare a formal agreement which is required by EDA for their projects. I f)Avl'; rtr i�f� ' 1VF P�'�lnl . N[_W YORK 1 �OR8 i '0�'.V 7 ,,,on 11 T( Mr. Robert Dingman, P.E. , L.S. September 22, 1976 Page -2- Thank you for this opportunity to present our proposal. Should you have any questions, please call . Very truly yours, BARTON BROWN CLYDE & LOGUIDICE, P.C . FAL/jb Frank A. Loguidice, Vice President r BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE September 22, 1976 10119 Bill Manos G2122 22.54 10120 Paul Herman G2122 22.54 10121 Ithaca College G2122 86.32 10122 Inter Municipal Water Comm. F2378 46.92 10123 it it " " F2378 46.92 10124 It it " F2378 46.92 10125 It " " " F2378 46.92 10126 It " " " F2378 46.92 10127 Rocco Lucente F2144 18.35 10128 Rocco Lucente F2144 18.35 10129 Hilker Construction Co. F2144 86.56 10130 Stewart Stein F2144 369.25 10131 John C. Nicolls F2144 134.05 10132 Ithaca College F2144 119.74 10133 Daniel Sisler F2144 210.35 10134 Anthony Ciaschi F2142 11.34 10134 " " F2144 24.74 10135 Albanese Plumbing Co. G2122 9.00 10136 Donohue-Halverson G2122 38.00 10137 Frank Orzino G2122 35.00 10138 Glenn Smith G2122 12.00 10139 Weber Plumbing & Htg. Co. G2122 14.00 TOTAL 1455.39 Water 1215.99 Sewer 239.40 APPROVED BY FINANCE COMMITTEE 1061 New York State Electric & Gas A2560 115.00 R BOARD OP--PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS CITY 0P TTHACA, NEW YORK Regular Meeting 4 :00 P.M. October 13, 1976 PRESENT: ay�or'-- Conley Commissioners (5) - Baldini, Ewanicki, Schickel , Stein, Whispell OTHERS PRESENT: ontro er - aley Asst. to Supt. of Public Works - Supt. of Public Works - Dingman Dougherty Traffic Engineer - Gombas Aldermen - Saccucci, Meyer, City Engineer - Cox Boothroyd Asst. Supt. of Public Works - Hannan City Attorney - Shapiro Police Chief - Herson City Clerk - Rundle MINUTES : By—Co—mm. Schickel : Seconded by Comm. Baldini RESOLVED, That the corrected minutes of the September 22 , 1976 meeting - be approved as recorded by the City Clerk with the following corrections : CC Laborer John Brown was appointed September 26, 1976. Construction & Maintenance Supervisor John VanGorder retired October 2, 1976. Construction $ Maintenance Supervisor Henry Blake was appointed October 3, 1976. Carried SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS: u is ea„ ring 6 Parking Ban Along East State Street peso ution to open Public Hearin By Comm. is a econ a y , omm. Baldini RESOLVED, the public hearing on parking ban along East State Street be opened. Carried f The following persons spoke in favor of lifting the parking ban: John; Crowley - 965 East State Street Vivian Laube . - 108 Water Street . ' Eric. Beukenkamp - 1322 East State Street Chris Anagnost - 903 East State Street James Herson. - „Chief of Police Mary,Van Order - 1005 East State Street Alice Rabinowitz - 912 East State Street Motion to clgse,.Public Hearin By Comm.. Baldini : Seconded by, Comm. Schickel RESOLVED., That the public hearing. on parking ban along East State Street be closed. Carried City Clerk Rundle_ read the following recommendation to the Board, which was not moved or seconded: "Centerline striping of East State Street between Mitchell Street and the east city line was included for the first time in the city's 1976 striping program and was -implemented in July. This center line , which is double solid yellow, is-for no.,passing in. either direction. It is the continuation of the centerline striped annually by NYS Department of Transportation on Route 79- up to the city . line. Many requests by concerned individuals were. received over the past few years asking for the..cente' rline to obtain relief and more safety from the dangerous , prevailing conditions encountered by motorists , as well as pedestrians, on this stretch of narrow state numbered highway within the city. The striping of the centerline, due to the narrow, 26 " curb-to-curb pavement width, did not provide adequate two lanes for moving traffic plus a parking lane. ; . This . necessitated the removal of the remaining parking on, the south side of- this portion: Qf.: State Street. The entire north side was already posted many years ago for "no parking." By the removal of the .parking, two . 13-foot wide vehicular lanes were created to safely move traffic in either direction. This removal was accomp- lished through a. 90-day experimental regulation, and it proved to be i -2- October 13, 1976 successful . It is evident that there is now a marked improvement in the quality of service to traffic on this narrow'-state-numbered route and city arterial . A more orderly traffic flow with improved visibility and safety to both drivers and pedestrians was created. Existing, as well as potential off-street parking, and parking on cross-streets in this area is available . The Municipal Code of Ordinances , Section 60. 3H1 authorizes the Traffic Engineer under such conditions and where the pavement width is 26' or less, to remove parking and post "no parking" on both sides of a two-way street . This has been done . IT IS RECOMMENDED That the Board of Public Works request Common Council to include this change in the parking and traffic regulations , within 60 .43 of the Traffic Code . Discussion followed on the floor. Resolution By Comm. tein: Seconded by Comm. Baldini RESOLVED, That the Board direct the Traffic Engineer to restore parking on East State Street as it was before the 90-day trial period of the parking ban. Discussion followed on the floor. A vote was taken on the resolution which resulted as follows : Ayes (4) - Stein, Baldini , Schickel , Mayor Conley Nays (2) - Shaw, Whispell Abstention (1) - Ewanicki Carried n . Comm. Stein requested the Traffic Engineer to study the upper portion of State Street, and to explore with the N.Y.S. Department of Transporta- tion the redirection of trucks coming into the city on East State Street, and come back with some suggestions at the next meeting of the Board. Mayor Conley commented that he and Alderman Meyer have had contact with the NYSDoT and would pursue the conversations concerning the redirection of trucks with this body. Public Wearing on Downtown_ Parking and Traffic Flow Mayor Coriley--informed the Board that the Traffic Engineer had proposed an alternate plan to alleviate the traffic flow problem in the downtown district which would not require the removal of on-street parking as had been previously proposed. He said he had met with merchants and members of the DIBA and was convinced that they preferred the one-way traffic plan. Mayor Conley also requested 3 hours free parking on merchant- validated tickets , a $5. 00 per month rate for parking in the upper deck of the Green Street parking garage, and 45 minutes free parking in all non-metered lots . The following persons spoke in support of the one-way street plan: Thomas Niederkorn, Chairman, Commons Advisory Board Joan Clay, President , Downtown Ithaca Businessmen' s Assoc . Resolution By Comm. -Stein: Seconded by Comm. Ewanicki RESOLVED, That the Board request the Traffic Engineer, with cooperation of the Chief of Police, to institute a 90-day experimental regulation of the one-way street system in Aurora Street from East State Street to Court Street northbound, and in Cayuga Street from Court Street to Green Street southbound; that the Board be authorized to implement a $5. 00 per month parking fee to be effective on the top deck of the East Green Street parking structure for the months of November and December; that the Department be directed to implement a plan for November and December whereby each merchant-validated parking ticket be validated for a three-hour period and that each parking ticket be limited to 1 valida- tion; that the Traffic Engineer be authorized to make such changes in z v3 -3- October 13, 1976 parking regulations and meter locations in the Central Business District as are compatible with the scheme as set forth, and that this plan take effect on November 1 , 1976. Discussion followed on the floor. A vote was taken on the resolution which resulted as follows : Carried PETITIONS AND HEARINGS OF PERSONS BEFORE THE BOARD: Traffic on Hancock and Third Street Alderman Saccucci presented a petition containing 37 signatures as follows : "We, the undersigned, in view of the heavy traffic, on both Hancock and Third Streets , and the many accidents , would like the City to do a traf- fic study, with the possibility of a four-way stop sign being installed." Resolution By Comm. Stein: Seconded by Comm. Ewanicki .-+ RESOLVED, That the matter be referred to the Parking, Traffic and Transit CC Committee and the Traffic Engineer to investigate the situation and report back to the Board. Carried d Bus trip request Mayor Conley read a request from a local day care center requesting a bus trip around one of the city bus routes for fare of one penny each. Resolution Comm.By $wani,cki : Seconded by Comm. Stein RESOLVED, That arrangements be .made to provide a bus trip for the members of the day care center as requested. Carried SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT: Left Turn i r on Mea ow and State Streets ups t. Dingman reported tFiat in response to a request in the matter of no left turn signs on Meadow and State Streets , the Traffic Engineer reports that the Department of Transportation is going to be reviewing the loca- tion and the style signs and will update them in accordance with the present manner in the near future. Appointments - Promotions Appointment. By m: ITaldini : Seconded by Comm. Schickel RESOLVED, That the appointment of Arthur Graham as Laborer in the Buildings & Grounds Division at $3. 01 per hour, effective October 4, 1976, be approved by the Board. Carried Promotion By Comm. Baldini : Seconded by Comm. Schickel RESOLVED, That the promotion of Robert Travis to the position of Mainten- ance Man in the Buildings $ Grounds Division at $3. 39 per hour, effective October 17 , 1976, be approved by the Board. Carried Comm. Shaw left the meeting at 5: 49 p .m. WATER $ SANITARY SEWERS COMMITTEE: Elements otProp d Contract Between City and Town for Water Services_ in Certain Areas oft the Town of Ithaca Comm. Ewanicki reported that at its meeting on September 11 , the Town Board approved in principle the "Elements of Proposed Contract Between City and Town for Water Services in Certain Areas of the Town of Ithaca" as approved' by negotiators September 14, 1976. A copy of this is attached to the Minute Book. The Town' s acceptance made one change of the agreement in the 'Basis of Service' in the second paragraph' to indicate that the Town will build' at the Town's expense, an 8-inch force main from Vinegar Hill Station to the City Line . The September 14 docu- ment had indicated that the City would build this at the Town's expense . The Town does, not wish to be bound to have the City build this until a price agreement on the construction cost has been reached. It has also come to light that several houses in the Campbell Avenue section of the Town of Ithaca are also served through existing, mains not directly con- nected to the Trumansburg Road system. The provisions of the agreement K L._ -4- October 13, 1976 that apply to Elmira Road, Floral Av-enue , EIm_-Street and Har3.ef- Boulevard should also apply to these homes on. Campbell •Avenue . Resolution . By Comm. Ewanicki : Seconded by Comm. Baldini RESOLVED, That this Board approve in principle the document entitled "The ,Elements of Proposed Contract Between City and Town for Water Services in Certain Areas of the Town of Ithaca" as approved by negoti- ators on September 14 , 1976, and as modified by the foregoing paragraph; and refer implementation of this program to Committee until the ,loose ends are tied up . Carried. Water $ Sewer Bills By Comm. Ewanic is Seconded by Comm. Baldini RESOLVED, That the- Chamberlain be authorized to collect'- water and 'sewer bills normally mailed on September 30, until October 21 without penalty. Carried -. Air Blower Comm. Ewanicki reported that one bid was received from the .Lamson Division-�- of Diebold, Inc. for .furnishing a 660 scfm Air Blower for use 'in„ the Water Filtration ,iant. The bid was '$3, 550. - - Resolution By Comm. ,Ewatnicki : Seconded by Comm. Baldini. . RESOLVED, 'ghat the bid of the Lamson Division for furnishing the' A.ir Blower referred to in the foregoing paragraph he approved. . ,- { Car•-Tied,... Southern Cayti' a Lake Intermunicipal Water Commission ByComm. Ewanic is Seconded y Comm. Sc is el 7. RESOLVED, That the Southern Cayuga Lake Intermunie-ipal Water Commission be authorized to enter on the grounds of the Water .Treatment Plant;.-*for'„ . -the purpose of ,installing a! 116-inch c'Onection between the Clear Well o'f the Water •Treatment Plant and the .,,Bolton Point water' system' 'in ac.cor.da7nce with plans "approved by Asst. Superintendent Hannan. The cohne-ct on ifiiist be made under the supervision of Asst . Superintendent Hannan. Carried HIGHWAY, STREET LIGHTING $ REFUSE COMMITTEE : Bids for ._Salt Comm. Sq iscel reported that two identical bids "were 're'ceive' for"supply- ing ,salt ,for ,,ice control !as shown on the sheet distiibute'd to' the .Board. Resolution By Comm Schickel : Sec;o.nded:by Comm. Baldini RESOLVED, That the contract for supplying salt `for ice , control in `` accordance with the specifications of September 16, 1976 ,, be .,-awarded' ":;to Cargill ,. .,Inc. , Lansing, New York, .for their hid price :of $12,.40 pery,ton bulk del.i�ve`red ..in city trueks� at the Lansing plant, and $15 ;57 per ,tqn r bulk del vered gat the dity Mainterfance Garage . "' t Carried_ , Bids for Stake Body Truck Comm. Sc is e,l .treporte . ;that ,bids ,for supplying a, St ke. Body:, ,Trucl� in accordance with the specification df ' September 29, 1976, were received -as - shown q4 , he sheet distributed to members of the Board. Resolution By Comm. chickel : Seconded. by Comm.. Baldini RESOLVED, That these bids be ; referred to the Aighway Committee for review ap4 recomme,nd4tion. Carried Invoice t Spencer Ford Sales , Ine. Comm. ScHickel, reported that Spencer Ford has made a partial d @livery of a 1976 Refuse Packer and requests partial payment . The truck,-is, now in service . By Comm. Schickel : Seconded by Comm. Baldini RESOLVED, That an invoice of Spencer Ford Sales , Inc . for partial payment on delivery of one 1976 Refuse Packer be approved in the amount of $22,436;36.,- Carried -S- October 13, 1976 PUBLIC BUILDINGS PUBLIC GROUNDS AND PARKS COMMITTEE : Requisition No. 5 - Bear Mctric company By Comm. c is a Seconded y Comm. Baldini RESOLVED, That requisition No. 5 of Bear Electric Company for renova- tions to the Southside Community Center be approved in the amount of $1 , 377.49. Carried Change Order - Bear Electric Company By Comm. c is a l : SecMed by Comm. Baldini RESOLVED, That a change order in the contract of Bear Electric Company for renovations to the Southside Community Center which calls for the installation of two exit lights be approved in the amount of $215.17. Carried Bids for Auburn Park plantings Comm. Sc ickel reported t at our bids were received for Auburn Park ,.0 plantings in accordance with the specification of September '30,' 1976 , as shown can the sheet distributed to the Board. Resolution C By omm':79chickel : Seconded by Comm. Baldini RESOLVED, That the contract for supplying plantings in Auburn Park in accordance with the specification of September 30, 1976, be awarded to Still Meadow Nursery for their low bid of $3, 586 . 90 (including Alternate No . 1) . Carried Bids for Street Trees Comm. Sc ice reported that bids were received for furnishing Street Trees in accordance with the specification of September 16 , 1976, as shown on the sheet distributed to the Board. Resolution By Comm. Seconded ,by Comm. Baldini RESOLVED, That the contract for supplying Street Trees in accordance with the specification of September 16, 1976 , be awarded to Schictel Nursery for their low total bid of .$1 ,974. Carried Bill for construction of sidewalks_ By Comm. c is el : Sec6iiddd by. Comm. Baldini RESOLVED, That the. bill from Charles Kidney for construction of side-- walks , dated October 11 , 1976, be approved in the amount of ;$'5, 205.26. Carried FINANCE ACCOUNTS & CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS COMMITTEE : Audit Ty Zomm. Whispell : Seconded by Comm. Stein RESOLVED, That bills audited and approved by the Finance Committee and listed ,on Abstract No. 18 of the General Fund accounts of the Department of Public Works and on Abstract No. 18 of the Water & Sewer Division, be approved for payment. IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED,, That the bills receivable be approved and ordered rendered. Carried PARKING, TRAFFIC & TRANSIT COMMITTEE : T3ill for Architectural Services By Comm. Stein: SecondeJ by--Comm. Ewanicki RESOLVED, That a bill of O'Brien & Taube for architectural services in connection with preliminary design of the Community Bus System graphics , be approved in the amount of $650. Carried ADJOURNMENT: On a motion, the meeting adjournied at 6 : 00 P.M. /Joseph A. Rundle, City ler k— EdwardJ. ConleV. Mayor TIX ELERMTS OF PkDrOUD C0111T1.17 V-1 C"W-57 TOWN, WATER 51"IRMIS IN CEU&Ls Ate-"S f—'T Tlalz. UY (AS ,UTROURD BY XMGGT'r'i- 0-1--" Into area Pragant.1 or'77's"I {6;A;'.Y 2) A,11 oZ the To-= of Ithacm cZ th,5�-. Zi%y lalet Md Ca7use T.Mke. Basis of Sarvice Vatez to ba turnished at the City Road, Moral Awalla" RIM Street, annd VolUl'ar Thn of watar to be sarved at each of theta not aznca-%•d 11U)'% c"'. t-ot mounts servad duying 1975, The psak en.0-1C, locanlcw� exceed a Tate greater than 1509 of the fivarnpsc 81"or-nall do X4-16 t. Wata-4 to be furnisbed to the Tru-m-arehurg 9=6 dirtric-z zhwouj3h c water nt than Vinagar Hill. Pump station. xb-z 0-m—aga A&11--Ual d'sily nZ location shmll not ex 27,000 cubic feet pgr eny. The vwxitw.r. dai.Uy daw'zd sW1 not ancaed 40.000 cubic feet guar day, *-%cayt th'at fk"a flow asy tun as high aa 55 cubic feet par siruta Zer e, paxi;)d not s--n cz-=, s4 2A 'x�nti s, The Tevn nay not Inc se the opernt"4 heipjv, a.f the Trm.wabuyg t:w*� nv,",T zP,,7 it decrease the size of the forca r4lt� the TYUMnnsburg voir-l't Vinegar HUI, %up stfitic.n. T-hX City will brtiild tht- Taw 's exy�nw� au force wain from Vintgar all Station to the City Mr.* at a paint npRtY,'tP-fr the present Cliff Street ftsp Statiou� Th-� fr.%-re ip-sin be *w-aae k,y %;w, °s can and maintained at the Towa'3 expan"Sa., T-I-,i-- prt3eu- fty*rnt will be deactivated st Umn®s expense. TM City =7 tintin," to E*"� AuP21-5, k cc-u the Trnameburg force tmin for the Oak 4glo T I- Ulm Trmunsburg R-coad by *n Pmnur-' aril,s3. t,-; tho -ots'l this lattar area. BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE OCTOBER 13, 1976 10140 N. Y. Telephone Co. F2144 2,700.00 10141 Immaculate Conception School G2122 17.89 10142 Dominic P. Ambesy F2144 15.00 10143 Don Donahue F2144 15.00 10144 Inter municipal Water Comm. F2378 46.92 10145 it it It It F2378 46.92 10146 It It it it F2378 60.61 10147 it if " 11 F2378 60.61 10148 Hilker Construction F2144 27.91 10149 Rocco Lucente F2144 27.91 10150 Rocco Lucente F2144 27.91 10151 it " F2144 27.91 10152 it 5' F2144 27.91 10153 it " F2144 27.91 10154 if It F2144 27.91 10155 Jacques Piquet F2144 27.91 10156 Donald Lucente F2144 143.77 10156 it " G2122 143.77 10157 V. Giordano F2144 352.83 10157 It it G2122 352.82 10158 Town of Dryden F2378 272.69 10159 Town of Ithaca F2378 1,776.15 10160 Ithaca Gun Co. F2650 336.36 10161 A. J. Cerasaro Inc. F2650 332.10 10162 Don Lawrence G2650 30.43 10163 Anthony Leonardo F2650 2.00 10164 Moon Bros. F2142 70.00 10165 City. of Ithaca F2144 2,876.32 10166 Finger Lakes State Parks Comm. F2378 18.75 10167 Morse Chain Co. G2120 175.00 10168 Maurice Marion F2142 91.56 10169 Dryden Sewer Dist. # 2 G2374 287.62 10170 Town of Ithaca G2374 78.18 10171 if it it F2378 174.71 10172 if if if F2378 122.64 10173 it it It F2378 84.65 10174 Ithaca College F2144 144.93 10175 City of Ithaca F2655 1,288.80 10176 it if it F2655 174.88 10177 If it It F2655 29.39 10178 if it It F2655 23.54 10179 it It It F2655 22.24 Water 11,506.65 TOTAL 12,592.36 Sewer 1,085.71 APPROVED BY FINANCE fCOMMITTIEE 1062 Cornell University Purchasing Dept. A2655 34.00 1063 Town of Ithaca A2350 13,499.50 1064 Rothchilds Inc. A2705 3,000.00 16,533.50 rx t4 low. \AJ rY if t 14) 61 V4. IN. IT NqIN <; Iju 34� I I ` I.. I ( � � ! � � r-• `u I I I Fes. 1 i ' 1 I I i ( •i G I I i I f � ;r.} ��, I I i ,.� ! I I LJ Li }-4 cil i C''r-, i II'}. •rl ! r S•I, i. : , U I 'JJ i Q� �I+ ; I I ( I4-,( C• it:t +r-,� ( Ci i .ii I O li. I •r.{i 1 i i� y{ I � I ;TJ' ( � I rs' I s'. I•rt i'u' 1+ !C � r-j S� I CJ I U 'I ;: �� LJ I S.: aJ r' + J O ; ' 1 ! 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G.1.-� N �, O .� Q R'", a),U), CO CZ O 3: , cU 4.J s4 ,N.Q ca a): co v: W w, 3 �yRSG� ::3. x, OGl � 00 0 � G' ! a � �'r� (n ",can 3 O co r CO CH0 � U E 4 + Lu l4 �4 -I'w m o o s-4 x •fl • . >4 ° v44 •H 4 ro -4 CO G v GN -4 rr co a,'+n rn ro c:_ �'�c a LnLnU) UlLnU-) Ln "o 1�0 %Dc, c.% cti OC I 3`vlc. cn U � 0 1 R wit BOARD OF PMLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS CITY OF ITHACA, NE?q YORK Regular Meeting 4 :00 P.M. October 27 , 1976 PRESENT: Mayor Conley Commissioners (5) - Ewanicki, Schickel , Shaw, Stein, Whispell . ABSENT: ommissioner (1) - Baldini OTHERS PRESENT: Controller ---Daley City Attorney - Shapiro City Engineer - Cox Alderman - Spano Asst. to Supt. - Dougherty City Clerk - Rundle Superintendent - Dingman MINUTES: «•a By Co-mm. Schickel : Seconded by Comm. Shaw RESOLVED, That the minutes of the October 13, 1976 meeting be approved as recorded by the City Clerk. �C Carried PETITIONS AND HEARINGS OF PERSONS BEFORE THE BOARD: Parking on E. State Street between Mitchell and Iles Streets Mr. William H. Light, R". 79,Caroline, N. Y. , appeared b`fe ore the Board and expressed the belief that a public hearing should be held on the issue to provide the opportunity. for all opinions to be heard. Mr. Light spoke in favor of removing. parking on E . State Street . Trucking Service Mr. William Brown, 324 E. Falls Street, informed the Board that he oper- ates a trucking business, resides in and pays taxes (including sales tax) to the City, and would like to receive consideration when the City hires work done using outside services and equipment. Mayor Conley commented that he would look into the situation, trailer in Steiva:-t Park rf `i. C"ovis,,T-6 er, anandaigua, N. Y. , who purchased, upgraded and 6pita.tes the merry-go-round in Stewart Park, requested permission from the "Somrd to place a trailer in the Park next to the stucco equipment buildi'g for the purpose of living there during the summer season (Memorial Day to mid-September) . Resolution . By Comm. chickel : Seconded by Comm. Shaw RESOLVED, the request of Mr. Potter to place a trailer in Stewart Park be referred" to Public Buildings , Public Grounds and Parks Committee for review, and notification of Mr. Potter by letter of the Board' s. decision. Carried CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT: City Attorney Shapiro informed the Board that according to the Act of Congress _by. which. Conrail Corp. acquired the Lehigh Valley Railroad system on April. l , 1976, it took over the assets free and clear of en- cumbrances. At the time of the change Lehigh Valley Railroad owed the City a water bill of $113.65 (tax included) . Since the bill was not paid by either Lehigh Valley Railroad or - Conrail Corp. , , Conrail received a notice from the City that the water would be shut off if the bill were not paid. City Attorney Shapiro requested action by the Board so that water would not be denied the Conrail Corp. Resolution By Comm. chickel : Seconded by Comm. Whispell RESOLVED, the Board directs the City Chamberlain and the Water Department to Ieft-" t" wat-r -cft fcr Cvc Pail Corp so long as their current bills are paid; and with respect to the $113. 65 owed by Lehigh Valley Railroad, that it. be carried on. the books, but Conrail, not be held responsible for it . Carried - 2- October 27 , 1976 SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT: Capital -� _�jpct Status Report In view o-± the fact that the Commissioners had not had time to read the report anl develop questions , Supt. Dingman said he would be glad to answer questions individually, or at the next meeting of the Board. Route 96 Consensus Committee Sipt . Dingman in?ormed the Board that with respect to Rt. 96, it is s :portant to know the present project is likely to be ready for construc- tion in 1981 if no serious problems develop between now and then. It Will probably cost in excess of 19 . 5 million dollars ; however, none of that will be funded locally. Mr. Dingman also informed the Board that a public information meeting will be held tonight at the Farm and Home Center on Fulton St: °eet which will be open to the public if anyone wants further information on how Rt. 96 is progressing. Mayor Conley informed the Board, in respect to the Rt. 96 project , he is asking the City informally to develop a position on Rt. 89/96 as it goes through the City. He will appoint a small task force--himself; Comm. Shaw, Chm. , Highway, Street Lighting & Refuse Committee ; a repre- sentative from the Common Council ; a representative from Planning $ Development Department and either the City Engineer or Superintendent of Public Works- -to rather and develop information so that when the official public are held, the City can speak as a unit rather than from the sev--yal interests it has in the project. Convalo!7 -once Lerve-of-Absence - Richard Clark By Com°:i_ wad : Second-&d Second-&d by Comm. Sc is el RESOLVE7" the Board approve granting a convalescence leave-of-absence of 90 days to Richard Clark, effective October 12 , 1976. Carried WATER & SANITARY SEWERS COMMITTEE: 0 riert $ Cere - Engineering Services By Comm. Ewanic is Seconded y Comm. Schickel RESOLVE That a bill of O'Brien $ Gere, Engineers , for engineering service:, -.n nection with the Maximum Efficiency Evaluation of the Existing Sewage Treatment Facilities through October 2 , 1976, be approved in the amount of $253. 75 . Carried O'Brien $ Gere - Engineers - Plan of Study, Waste Water Facilities By Comm. Ewanic is Seconded y Comm. Stein RESOLVED, That a bill of O'Brien $ Gere, Engineers , for services in connection with the Plan of Study, Waste Water Facilities , through the period October 2 , 1976, be approved in the amount of $1 , 256.52 . Carried Agreement with Wallace & Tiernan By Comm. Ewanic is econ e y Comm. Schickel RESOLVED, That an agreement between the City of Ithaca and Wallace & Tiernan which provides for cathotic protection of three city-owned water tanks for the year ending December 31 , 1977 , in the sum of $1 , 207 , be approved for execution by Asst . Supt . Hannan. Carried Extension of Services of City Plumbing Inspector Comm. Ewanic i reported that the negotiating committee proposed a three- year agreement with the Southern Cayuga Lake Intermunicipal Water Commission which provides that the services of the City Plumbing Inspec- tor be extended to all of the places served by that water system at a fee of $1 ,000 per month. At its meeting on October 18 the IWC voted to use this service for the year 1977 . Resolution By Comm. Ewanicki : Seconded by Comm. Schickel RESOLVED, That this Board approve the extension of the services of the City Plumbing Inspector to places served by the IWC for the year 1977 , in accordance with the terms outlined in a document entitled, "Elements of Agreement for Plumbing Inspector" . Carried -3- October 27, 1976 HIGHWAYS STREET LIGHTING & REFUSE COMMITTEE: i s - -- take-Body Truck - Challenge Industries omm. Ma reported that bids for supplying a stake-body truck for use by Challe: ,.;a Industries were received on Tuesday, October 12 and reported to this Board at its meeting on October 13. Resolution yBy Comm. haw: Seconded by Comm. Schickel RESOLVED, That this contract for supplying one stake-body truck in accordance with the specifications of September 29 be awarded to Spencer Ford Sales , Inc. for their low bid of $10,492 .40. Carried Local Public Works Grant - Elmira Road Improvement By Comm. Shaw: econ e y Comm. Schickel AUTHORIZATION TO PREPARE AND FILE APPLICATION FOR LOCAL PUBLIC WORKS CAPITAL DEVELOPMENT AND INVESTMENT ACT FUNDS CC WHEREAS, TITLE I of the Public Works Employment Act of 1976 will provide If $2 billion in 100% grant funds to local municipalities , and WHEREAS, the objectives of the program are to provide employment oppor- tunities in areas of high unemployment and low income through the expeditious construction or renovation of useful public facilities , and WHEREAS, The City of Ithaca has such a public works project that could not otherwise be constructed in the absence of a Local Public Works grant, a-. 1 WHEREAS, it . is, necessary. that an application by the City of Ithaca be submitted to the Regional Director of the Economic Development Admini- stration in order to be considered for such a grant , Now, therefore, be it PESOLVFn' That Mayor Edward J. Conley, Chairman of the Board of Public hirks o ` the City of Ithaca be and hereby is , authorized and directed to exe, - on the behalf of tra City of Ithaca and make application for a Local PL.,,-is _rks grant for the Elmira Road Improvement and provide fte Economic Development Administration with such additional information as may be required, and be it further RESOLVED, That the City of Ithaca hereby assures and certifies that it shall comply with the regulations, policies , guidelines and requirements , including Office of Management and Budget Circular No . A-95 , and Federal Management Circulars 74-4 'arid 74-7, as they relate to the application, acceptance and use of Federal funds for this federally-assisted project and all other assurance as listed in the above listed application form, and be it further RESOLVED, That the engineering firm of Barton Brown Clyde & Loguidice, P.C. be retained to provide assistance in completing the application and necessary exhibits and be reimbursed for their services on a cost-plus basis not to exceed $2 ,500. Carried BRIDGES , CREEKS & STORM DRAINAGE COMMITTEE : Elimination o i. tan n Ater between mira and Spencer Roads Comm. Ewanicki reported that the City Engineer has eve ope a- plan for the elimination of the standing water between Elmira Road and Spencer Road in the vicinity of Manos Diner. The plan calls for the underground- � ing of most of the existing stream and the filling of the adjacent areas for a cost estimated between $31 ,000 and $41 ,000. A capital project of $20,000 was established by the city for this project . Adjacent property owners have pledged $6,000 to purchase the pipe for undergrounding tho stream, and there is $3,000 available in .capital project . #131 , which totals $29 ,000 available for the project. In addi- tion, large quantities of fill removed from the bed of Six Mile Creek have already been made available to the project. The City .Engineer has -4- October 27 , 1976 secured agreements with all of the abutting property owners to provide easements for the construction and maintenance of the drainage facility. Resolutior. By Comm. Ewanicki : Seconded by Comm. Schickel RESOLVED, That the department be authorized to proceed with the improve- ment of the drainage in accordance with the terms outlined in the fore- going statement . Carried PUBLIC BUILDINGS, PUBLIC GROUNDS & PARKS COMMITTEE : nton J. Egner - architectural services By Comm. Sc is a Seconded by Comm. wanicki RESOLVED, That a final bill of Anton J. Egner for architectural services in connection with the construction of Aurora Plaza , be approved in the amount of $217. 75 . Carried Transfer In Account - Buildin s $ Grounds Division By Comm. Sc i.c el : Seconded y Comm, wank 1 RESOLVED, That the following transfer in the accounts of the Buildings =_ & Grounds Division be made to provide the additional monies required for the installation of the 8- inch line between the pool and the Filter Buildings at Cass Park. From: Cass Park Acct. A7180B, Treatment Supplies, Line 315 To : Cass Park Acct. A7180B, Contractual Services , Line 401-$249 . 00 Carried Assessment of Construction Cost - Ithaca Commons Comm, Schickel reported that the total authorization for the construction of the Ithaca Commons was $1 ,130,000. The remaining balance in the account is $101 , 301 . 32, leaving a total construction cost of $1 ,028,698 .6f to which we must add $123, 237. 34 of interest on the construction money to arrive at a project cost of $1 ,151 ,936 . 02 . A local ?.aw effective in August of this year provides that the cost of constructing a pedestrian mall shall be borne 15% by the city at large , and 85% by properties which the Board of Public Works shall determine to be benefited. The Board of Public Works must establish a rate schedule for apportioning this 85% cost of construction on an equitable basis , and such rate schedule shall be subject to confirmation by the Common Council . Before establishing such a rate schedule, the Board of Public Works must hold a public hearing. When the Board has established a rate schedule and prepared a map and statement showing the apportionment and assessment of the costs against the benefited properties , the Board must then hold another public hearing before final approval . On March 27 , 1974, this Board by resolution recommended to Common Council that the cost of the State Street mall project be paid by private property owners by the establishment of a tax benefit assessment district, which shall include those properties directly fronting on the mall and those properties on streets leading to the mall whose frontage is within 283 feet of the intersection of the center line of the streets . The assess- ment is to be based on front footage with adjustment for depth and corner correction exempting the first 50 feet of the secondary side of corner properties . The assessment of properties not directly on the mall would decrease in proportion to distance from their end points from the mall . Resolution � y Comm. chickel : Seconded by Comm. Ewanicki RESOLVED, That the matter of the assessment of the construction cost of Ithaca Commons on properties benefiting from such construction be referred to the Buildings $ Grounds Committee and the City Attorney for report and recommendation. Discussion followed on the floor. A vote was taken on the resolution which resulted as follows : Carried N-e OpY i - 5- October 27, 1976 Iver Johnson Construction Com an - S.S. Community-Center y Com. . SchickeTT Seconded by Comm. wanic i RESOLVED, That- application #5 of Iver Johnson Construction Company in connectio,:. w-th the Southside Community Center be approved in the amount of $13, 297 . Carried Iver Johnson Construction Company - Change Order #5 - S.S. Community By Comm. c i.c el : Seconded by Comm. Ewanicki Center RESOLVED, That change order #5 in the contract of Ivar Johnson Con- struction Company for the renovation of the Southside Community Center which provides for sealer on concrete floors and cleaning and painting, be approved in the amount of $103. Carried Bear Electric Company Change Order #E- 5 - S.S. Community Center By Comm. c is e : Seconded y Comm. Ewanicki .-� RESOLVED, That change order #E-5 in the contract with Bear Electric Company for renovation of the Southside Community Center which provides tr for two additional electrical outlets in Room 111 be approved in the amount of $130 . 00 . Carried Sidewalk Assessments Comm. Schickel reported that private sidewalks throughout the city have been repaired with city forces during 1976 in accordance with the action of the Board of Public Works on July 28 , 1976. A schedule of this work may be found in the minutes book. Resolution Y Comm. ch ckel : Seconded by Comm. Shaw RESOLVED, That the. sidewalk assessments shown .on the schedule be approved and levied against the respective property owners in accordance with Section 5-30 of the City Charter as codified, and that a public earin on said levy be held at the regular meeting of this Board on Novembt, 10, 1976 . Carried Charles Kidney - Construction Services By Comm. Sc is e : econ e y . omm. Ewanicki RESOLVED, That a bill from Charles Kidney for construction services in connection with sidewalk- be approved in the amount of $932 .49 . Carried FINANCE,. ACCOUNTS &. CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS COMMITTEE: Au it By omm. Whispell : Seconded by Comm. Schickel RESOLVED, That bills audited and approved by the Finance Committee and listed on Abstract No.. 19 of the General Fund accounts of the Department of Public Works and on Abstract No . 19 of the Water and Sewer Division, be approved for payment . IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED, That the bills receivable be approved and ordered rendered. . Carried Capital Projects Status Report 'Comm. Whispell reported that the Capital Project Status Report shows that the following projects have been completed: Green Street Parking Ramp Crescent Place Sewer State Street Pedestrian Mall Southside Playground. Williams Glen Road Hancock Bridge Redecking West Seneca Street Bridge Sidewalk i Floral Avenue Drainage Resolution By Comm, Whispell; Seconded by Comm. Schickel RESOLVED, That the foregoing list of capital projects be declared i -6- October 27, 1976 completed and the City Controller diroctcd to return the balances re- maining in these accounts on October 31 to the funds from which they were appropriated. Discussion followed on the floor. A vote was taken on the resolution which resulted as follows : Carried Authorized Positions in Department - 1977 Comm. ispe�I reported-tfie j-ob—ro"s ter w ich shows the authorized posi- tions in the Department of Public Works has been revised to November 1 , 1976 . It shows a total of 178 authorized positions in the department as compared with 186 authorized positions in the 1975- 76 roster. It results in two less positions in the Buildings & Grounds Division, two less positions in the Construction $ Maintenance Division, and four less positions in the Water $ Sewer Division. Of the 178 positions six are presently vacant and will not be filled prior to January 1 . Resolution By Comm. Whispell : Seconded by Comm. Ewanicki RESOLVED, That the authorized complement of employees for the Department =1 of Public Works , dated November 1 , 1976, be approved as the job roster for the department for the year 1977. Discussion followed on the floor. Mayor Conley requested that the Board hold off passing -the resolution until he could meet with the Finance Committee and Supt . Dingman. Commissioners Whispell and Ewanicki withdrew the resolution. Resolution By Comm.—Whispell : Seconded by Comm. Ewanicki RESOLVED, That the job roster of authorized positions in the Department of Public Works for the year 1977 be referred to the Finance Committee for review with Supt . Dingman and Mayor Conley. Carried PARKING TRAFFIC $ TRANSIT COMMITTEE : Desi n o us shelter within Woolworth ' s building Comm. Stein informed—t-H—eBoard that the present contract with O'Brien $ Taube for the design of three bus shelters under the UMTA calls for one shelter to be built in the parking lot on Green Street east of the Woolworth building. Woolworth has indicated an interest in having the shelter built into the front of the store in the vicinity of the main store entrance on East Green Street. This will require design not con- templated by the original contract with O'Brien $ Taube . Resolution By Comm. Stein: Seconded by Comm. Whispell RESOLVED, That the contract with O'Brien $ Taube for the design of bus shelters and bus system graphics under the UMTA program be amended to provide for the design of a new shelter within Woolworth 's building at a cost of $500, and contingent on the approval of said design for the con- struction documents for $700. Carried Supt. Dingman reported on the status of the one-way traffic plan and the new arrangements for parking lot and grants which will go into effect on Monday, November 1 , 1976 , ADJOURNMENT: On a motion the meeting adjourned at 5 :18 p .m. !,.,Joseoh A. Rundle, City Clerk E war J onle Mayor BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE OCTOBER 27, 1976 10180 Thomas Perry G2122 17.89 10181 Antonia Hernaez G2122 17.89 10182 Anthony J. Albanese G2122 17.89 10183 Kenneth Felch F2144 15.00 10184 Frank Thomasini F2144 15.00 10185 Intermunicipal Water Comm. F2378 27.91 10186 It " " F2378 27.91 10187 it " " F2378 27.91 10188 It " " F2378 27.91 10189 it It it F2378 27.91 10190 " It " F2378 27.91 10191 " it it F2378 27.91 10192 " it " F2378 27.91 10193 It It " F2378 27.91 10194 it It " F2378 27.91 10195 It if it F2378 33.94 10196 Robert Ruane F2144 190.15 10197 R. E. Bartholf & Jos Petricola F2144 271.50 10198 Town of Ithaca F2378 615.43 10199 N C R Corp F2144 196.66 10200 Village of Trumansburg F2378 22.74 TOTAL 1693.19 APPROVED BY FINANCE COMMITTEE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROMED S CITY OF ITHACA, NEW YORK Regular Meeting 4 : 00 P.M. November 10, 1976 PRESENT: ayl�or - Conley Commissioners (6) - Baldini, Ewanicki , Schickel , Shaw, Stein, Whispell OTHERS PRESENT: City Attorney - Shapiro Asst . City Engineer - Barber Asst, to Supt. - Dougherty Building Comm'r - Hoard City Engineer - Cox Alderman - Spano Asst. Supt. - Hannan City Clerk - Rundle Supt, of Public Works - Dingman MINUTES : By Comm. Baldini : Seconded by Comm. Whispell RESOLVED, That the minutes of the October 27 , 1976 meeting be approved as recorded by the City Clerk, SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS: Public Hearing on Siaew a Assessments Resolution To en Public Hearing By Comm.d RESOLVED the public Seconded y Comm. Schickel public hearing on sidewalk assessments be opened. Carried No one appeared to speak at the public hearing. Resolution To Close Public Hearin By Cbmuff. Baldini : Seconded- by Comm. Schickel RESOLVED;_That, the public hearing on sidewalk assessments .be -closed, Carried Resolution- By Comm.79haw: , . Seconded ,by Comm, Schickel WHEREAS, a public hearing has been held by this Board on assessments levied for the construction of sidewalks at various locations in the City of Ithaca, as, detailed in an attachment to the minutes of the meeting of October .27� 1976, and the property owners affected have been afforded an opportunity to be heard as provided for by the City Charter, NOW, THEREFORE, BE, IT RESOLVED-, That assessments levied by the Board on October 27 , 1976, in the total amount of $2 ,353.67 be, and are hereby, finally approved and recommended to the Common Council for confirmation. Carried PETITIONS, AND HEARINGS . BEFORE .THE BOARD: Mr. ErnM Grosser, 10Z W. Falls -9-treet, asked the Board what will be done -, to alleviate the condition of flooded basements in the Fall Creek area, and when the .work will be started, so that he can report to the Fall Creek Civic Association at its next meeting. City Engineer Cox informed the ,Board that this_ item ,would°,be� taken up by the Bridges , Creeks and Storm Drainage Committee. , , BRIDGES ' CREEKS AND STORM DRAINAGE COMMITTEE : By -Comm . a ins. : Socondea by Comm. Schic el RESOLVED, That the department be. authorized to receive bids for approxi- mately 1,000. feet of metal arch pipe for use in connection with the Manos Lake drainage project . Carried - Dredging of Fall Creek o aldini reported that the Department of Environmental Conservation has granted .a permit, for drainage in Fall .Creek in the vicinity of Cayuga Street and the Lehigh Valley Railroad bridge. It is .anticipated that work :on this drainage will begin approximately December l . - Supt . Dingman anticipates -the work- will - take approximately two weeks to completes ' He said .tbe only thtag -which could hold it up would be extremely heavy rainfall . The work will be done under the direction of city forces., using some contract equipment. -2. November 10 , 1976 Removal of Double Line on E . State Street Mr. ristop er nagnost, 9U3 b. State treet , asked what plans are made for removing the double yellow line on E. State Street above Mitchell Street , now that the ban on parking has been lifted. Supt . Dingman replied that it would not be practical or successful to take action at this time to remove the lines , but expects they will wear off with use . Hangar Theater Application Mr. Thomas Niederkorn, 31U W. State Street , presented a request for authorization of submission of an application under the Public Works Act for some improvements to the Hangar Theater. He feels it is aft opportunity to get a plan and application on record and said he is willing to complete the application forms and get everything ready for submission to the federal government if the Board feels they would be willing to have the city authorize this application. BUILDINGS $ GROUNDS COMMITTEE : Application for federal grant for renovation and improvements to the Hangar Theater By Comm. c ickel : Seconded by Comm. Ewanicki RESOLVED, That the Board of Public Works authorize the preparation and submission of a request for a grant under the Public Works Capital Development and Improvement Program of the United States Economic Development Administration for renovation and improvements to the - Hangar Theater at a cost of approximately $100 ,000 . BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Mayor be authorized to sign such appli- cation, and that the Mayor be authorized to enter into a contract for architectural services in connection with said renovation and improve- ments at a cost not to exceed $6,000 and subject to the availability of funds . Discussion followed on the floor . A vote was taken on the resolution which resulted as follows : Carried CITY ATTORNEY ' S REPORT: Treva Avenue Land City Attorney S apiro reminded the Board that Mr . Paul Ward, 202 Bridge Street , is waiting to purchase an additional 3 ' strip of city-owned land on Treva Avenue , auction of which is subject to the Board of Public Works declaring the additional 3 ' of land surplus . Resolution By Comm. Ewanicki : Seconded by Comm. Schickel RESOLVED, That a public hearing be held at the next Regular meeting November 24 , 1976 , at 4 : 00 p.m. , for the purpose of discontinuing the additional 3 ' of land on Treva Avenue as requested by Mr. Paul Ward. Carried SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT: Supt. Dingman reported, for the information of the Board, that due to Veteran' s Day being a holiday, there would be no refuse collection; rather it would be a day late for the remainder of the week. He reported that the buses would operate as usual . CITY ENGINEER' S REPORT : Report of Encroachment at 409 Eddy Street City Engineer Cox brought to the Board' s attention the recently-noticed encroachment at 409 Eddy Street , which was brought to the attention of himself and Building Commissioner Hoard late last week. They made an on-site inspection and found the concrete wall was substantially com- pleted. By the time they got in touch with the owner it was completed . Mr. Cox recommended that the Board require the wall to be removed as it crowds the sidewalk on Dryden Road . Resolution By Comm. Shaw: Seconded by Comm. Whispell RESOLVED, That City Attorney Shapiro be requested to write to the proper- ty owner at 409 Eddy Street instructing him that the encroachment (concrete wall) must be removed. -3- Noveattr 10. 1976 Discussion followed on the floor. A vote was taken on the resolution which resulted as follows : Carried WATER 6 SANITARY SEWER COMMITTEE : Bids for Chemical's Comm. Ewanicki reported that bids were received on Monday, November 8 , 1976, for the annual Chemical Requirements for water and sewer treatment as shown on the sheet presented to the Board. Contract for Hydrated Lime y Comm. wank is econ ed by Comm. Schickel RESOLVED, That the bid of Ashland Chemical Company for supplying Hydrated Lime be rejected because it does not meet the specifications on delivery; that the contract for supplying Hydrated Lime in accordance with the specifications of October 21 , 1976 be awarded to Warner Company for their low bid of $58 . 89 per ton. Carried Contract for Ferric Chloride By Comm. wank is Secon;led by Comm. Schickel RESOLVED, That the contract for supplying Ferric Chloride in accordance C� with the specifications of October 21 , 1976 , be awarded to Ashland Chemical Company for their low bid of $6 . 30 per cwt . Carried Contract for Li uid Chlorine By Comm. wank is Second-e-cT Second-e- by Comm. Schickel RESOLVED, That ; the contract for supplying Liquid Chlorine in accordance with the specifications of October 21 , 1976, be awarded to Nyclor, Inc . for their low bid of $12 . 65 per . cwt. Carried _Contract for : "Ma ,ni•floc" 515C y Comm. wanjC i. : econ e y Comm. Schickel RESOLVEDJ, That the contract for supplying "Magnifloc" 515C in accordance with the specifications of October, 21 , 1976, be awarded to American Cyanamid for their low bid of $0. 0687 per lb. Carried Contract for "Magnifloc" 572C By omm. wank is econ e by Comm. . Schickel RESOLVED, That the contract for supplying "Magnifloc" 572C in - accordance with the specifications of. October 21 , 1976 , be awarded to American_ Cyanamid for their low bid of $0.4926 per lb. Carried Contract for "O'B Floc" By Commi - anic is Seconded by Comm. Schickel RESOLVED, That the contract for supplying "O'B Floc" or equal in accordance with the specifications of October- 21 , 1976, be awarded to Commercial Chemical Products for their low bid of $0.56 per lb. Carried HIGHWAYS, STREET LIGHTING AND REFUSE COMMITTEE : Curb 6 Gutter Assessment Comm. Shaw- reported that pursuant to an action of the Board of Public Works on March 24 , 1976 , the department has constructed curb and "gutter on , West Clinton Street between the relief channel and Cherry Street ; and on Cherry Street between West Clinton Street and Taber Street . The action of the board provided that 50% of the cost of said curb and gutter be assessed against abutting property owners in proportion to the front footage. The total cost of curb and gutter so constructed was $272828 . 08 . •The total frontage so constructed was 3 ,416 linear feet , resulting in an assessable cost of $4 .07 per linear foot . A list showing the ownership , the location and lot number, the front. footage., and the assessment was , distributed to the Board. City Engineer Cox has prepared a map showing the curb and gutter so constructed. Resolution Comm. Shaw; Seconded by Comm. Baldini RESOLVED, That the City_ Clerk be directed to advertise a public hearing on the apportionment and assessment in the manner specified under -4- November 10 , 1976 Section S. 6 of the City Charter as codified. The said public hearing to be held at 4 p.m. on Wednesday.,: November 24 , 1976 . Carried Barton, Brown, Clyde & Loguidice - Engineering Services and .-Design of Improvements By Comm. aw: Seconded by Comm. BalJini RESOLVED, That a bill of Barton, Brown, Clyde & Loguidice for engineer- ing services in connection with an application for a grant under the Public Works Capital Development and Improvement Program of the Economic Development Administration be appyoved in the amount of $2, 500. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That :d- bi'1�'1 of Barton, Brown , Clyde $ Loguidice for design of the improvement of Elmira Road through October 30 , 1976 , be approved in the amount of $6 ,126. 99. Ca.rried'. 3", Capital Improvements Review Committee Activity ' Comm. Shaw reported on the Capital Improvements Review Committee activi- ties of Comm. Whispell and himself in a series of meetings that were . chaired by Alderman John Gutenberger and said th�by`-^submitted .their comments and judgments to Mayor Conley as Re ;•was,Iir•eparing the ru`dg'*t . i - PUBLIC BUILDINGS., PUBLIC GROUNDS AND PARKS. COMMITTEE : r ; Trailer in Stewart, Park By Comm. Sc. iekel : Seconded by Comm. Ewanidki RESOLVED, That the request of Clovis Potter to p,lacp- a trailer in - Stewart Park for use in connection with the opera'tion .of his merry.-go round concession, be denied. { � ' '} Assessment Formula - Ithaca Commons For information to board members Comm. Schic-kel reported an assessitent formula for Ithaca Commons will be presented' to the board at itJ4sj.14.&gular meeting on November 24 with a request that the boa-T .36stablish DeCe`•mber 8 as the O.ate• of a public hearing to be held before final adoption of the formula. Also ,,- on November 24 the board will be V46sente'd with a schedule of •assess"dents for Ithaca. Commons with a request that . the board adopt these assessments on December 8 and., schedule a publ,icc . hearing on the assessments for December 22 , after which hearin` the. .l assessments will be adjusted as necessary and confirmed, and -them.=`re,*.om'- mended to the Common Council for action at its neNt sub§equpra mee-ting.; Maintenance Contracts - Otis Elevator Company Comm. Schickel reported that in response to a regdp" t by th•e- Suptrin- tendent , Otis Elevator Comrany has reviewed the -Maintenance contracts- , for elevators at the Hall of Justice and at the Seneca Parking Garagq,(' By eliminating the overtime call-back provision from the Hall of Justice maintenance contract and by reducing the frequency of examina- tion at the Seneca Parking Garage from weekly to semi-monthly, the following reductions can be obtained - - Hall of Justice : After January 1 , 1977 , the monthly billing will be $251 . 11 for an annual saving of $312 . 00. s - Seneca Parking Garage : The monthly charge will become $422 . 29 for an annual saving of $1 , 266. 86 . Resolution By Comm.mm. hickel : Seconded by Comm. Baldini RESOLVED, That-..the SlT)erintendent be authorized to negotiate changes in the maintenance contracts at the Hall of Justice and the Seneca Parking Garage to obtain reductions in the monthly billings . Carried Charles Kidney - Sidewalk Construction By Comm. c is el : SeconJeJ by Comm. Ewanicki RESOLVED, That a final bill for concrete sidewalk construction sub- mitted by Charles Kidney in connection with the city' s walk replacement program for 1976 , he an_ provecl in the amount of $3 ,498 . 24 . Carried -5- November 10, 1976 FINANCE ACCOUNTS AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS : u it Comm. Whispell : Seconded by Comm. Baldini 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 and Sewer Division, be approved for payment. IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED, That the bills receivable be approved and ordered rendered. Carried Pro osed Complement of Employees y Comm. Whispell : Seconded by Comm. Baldini RESOLVED, That a document entitled, "Department of Public Works , Pro- posed Complement of Employees , January 1 , 1977" be adopted. Carried ...� PARKING, TRAFFIC AND TRANSIT COMMITTEE : Bids for Registering Fare Poxes By Comm. Stein: econ e y omm. Ewanicki RESOLVED, That the department be authorized to receive bids on December 20, 1976 , for 7 registering fare boxes for use in the Ithaca Transit System buses. These fare boxes are being purchased under the UMTA program. Carried Community Transit System Report Comm. Stein reviewe d the quarterly Community Transit System Report with the Board. Resolution Byy-Comm.__ tein : Seconded by Comm. Ewanicki RESOLVED, That the Quarterly Community Transit System Report be accepted ^nd approved by the Board. Carried Mayor Con" ,y expressed thanks to Traffic Engineer Gombas for thejob he has done on the new traffic change. ADJOURNMENT: On a mot the meeting adjourned at 5 :00 p .m. �Pseph A. Rundle, City er w Conley, Mayor BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE NOVEMBER 10, 1976 10201 Theresa Massimilla G2122 22.54 10202 David Saperstone G2122 22.54 10203 Intermunicipal Water Comm. F2378 60.61 10204 Michael Pichel F2144 15.00 10205 Monroe Muffler Shop F2144 11.81 10206 Intermunicipal Water Comm. F2378 266.43 10207 Patrick Saggese F2144 37.72 10208 Intermunicipal Water Comm. F2378 167.00 10209 Willis Hilker G2122 48.98 10210 Willis Hilker G2122 66.80 10211 City of Ithaca F2144 502.99 10212 City of Ithaca F2144 75.45 10213 City of Ithaca ) F2144 38.78 10214 Hull Heating & Plumbing F2144 25.00 10215 Kappa Sigma F2144 69.80 10216 Fernando Macera F2144 85.39 10216 It 't G2122 85.39 10217 Town of Lansing F2378 55.41 10218 Cornell University G2120 19,918.42 10219 Town of Ithaca F2378 42.55 10220 Town of Ithaca F2378 10.65 10221 Town of Ithaca F2378 10.65 10222 Ithaca College F2144 14.19 10223 Albanese Plumbing G2122 7.00 10224 Burris Plumbing & Heating G2122 23.00 10225 Frank Orzino G2122 56.00 10226 Donohue-Halverson G2122 22.00 10227 Hull Heating & Plumbing G2122 9.00 10228 Roger Morusty G2122 14.00 10229 Kimble Plumbing & Heating G2122 20.00 10230 Rocco Lucente G2122 29.00 10231 F. Hanshaw G2122 18.00 10232 G Crance G2122 13.00 10233 City of Ithaca F2655 1119.22 10234 City of Ithaca F2655 103. 12 10235 City of Ithaca F2655 8.53 10236 City of Ithaca F2655 13.82 10237 City of Ithaca F2655 25.36 10238 Sec. Structures F2144 10239 Arkay Construction F2144 25.00 10240 Tony Petito F2144 25.00 25.00 10241 Stewart & Bennett F2144 50.00 10242 Shaw Plumbing & Heating F2144 25.00 10243 Siegfried Construction Co. F2144 50.00 WATER $ 2,959.48 TOTAL' $23,335.15 SEWER $20,375.67 APPROVED BY FINANCE COMMITTEE 4•' BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS CITY OF ITHACA, NEW YORK Regular Meeting 4 : 00 P.M. November 24 , 1976 PRESENT: Mayor - Conley Commissioners (6) - Baldini, Ewanicki, Schickel , Shaw, Stein, Whispell OTHERS PRESENT: Supt. of-75BUTc Works - Dingman Traffic Eng'r. - Gombas Asst. Supt. - Hannan Dep. Bldg. Comm'r. - Jones Asst. to Supt. - Dougherty City Attorney - Shapiro City Engineer - Cox Alderman - Spano Bldg. Comm' r. - Hoard City Clerk - Rundle MINUTES : Comm. Baldini : Seconded by Comm. Ewanicki RESOLVED, That the minutes of the November 10, 1976 meeting be approved as recorded by the City Clerk. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS : Public eariin own Discontinuance of Additional 3 feet of Treva Avenue Resolution to O en Public Marin By Comm. Baldini : Secondedby - omm. Schickel L RESOLVED, That the Public Hearing on Discontinuance of Additional 3 feet of Treva Avenue be opened. Carried City Attorney Shapiro • explained -that : Mr. Paul Ward, 202 Bridge Street, petitioned various boards and the Common Council to have part of Treva Avenue sold at public auction so that he Could buy it and build a garage . there. :. Common Council decided, at their October. meeting, that they would sell the land needed, which turned out to be 11 feet instead of the 8 feet originally requested, in order to provide adequate side- yard requirements . No one appeared to speak at the public hearing. Resolution to Close Public -Hearin Ay Comm. F'HIZ-sni : -icon ed by mm. Ewanicki RESOLVED, That the .Public Hearing on Discontinuance of Additional 3 feet of Treva Avenue be closed. Carried Resolution By Comm.-ghaw: Seconded by Comm. Baldini : WHEREAS, The Board of Public Works , by resolution on August 27, ,1975, discontinued as a public way the westerly 8 feet of Treva Avenue from Bridge Street north approximately 150 feet, and WHEREAS, it has since become evident that an additional 3 feet of the westerly side of Treva .Avenue is no longer needed as a public way, and WHEREAS, this Board has, by public hearing duly advertised, held a hear- ing on the 24th day of November 1976, affording the public an opportunity to comment on the discontinuance of an additional 3 feet -on the westerly side of Treva Avenue, and WHEREAS,: the Board has determined that said additional 3 feet of the westerly side of Treva Avenue is not necessary as a public way, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That anadditional 3 feet of Treva Avenue from Bridge Street north approximately 150 feet be ,discontinued as a public way, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, .That the Common Council be advised that the Board of Public Works , having considered the above discontinuance, 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 I I - 2- November 24 , 1976 Public Hearin& To Confirm the Curb and Gutter Assessments of Cherry and West Clinton Streets Resolution to Open Public Hearin , By Comm. Baldini : Seconded by . Comm. Schickel RESOLVED, That the Public Hearing To Confirm the Curb and Gutter Assessments of Cherry and West Clinton Streets be opened. Carried Mr. Harold Smith, 720 W. Clinton Street , expressed an opinion that the curb assessment on a 3-cornered piece of property with 80 ' frontage , owned by him across the Inlet, is excessive inasmuch as he cannot use the land for anything; he 6ffered to pay $1 . 00 per foot , or as an alternative, he offered to give the piece of land to the City. City Attorney Shapiro explained that the Charter specifies the method of making assessments ; he doesn' t recall any provisions for reduction of one person' s charge because of special circumstances without reviewing it . Resolution to Close Public Hearing By Comm. Baldini : Seconded y Comm. Stein RESOLVED, That the Public Hearing To Confirm the Curb and Gutter Assessments of Cherry and West Clinton Streets be closed. Carried Resolution By Comm. Stein: Seconded by Comm. Baldini RESOLVED, That action on the matter be postponed until the December 8 , 1976 meeting of the Board, with the request to the City Attorney that he explore the legal possibilities of providing some form of relief to the two property owners (Mr. Wolski and Mr. Turesik) who were here previously and involved in the circumstances described, to see what kind of actions are possible for the Board to take . Discussion followed on the floor. Comm. Stein amended his resolution by adding, "and request that the offer of Mr. Smith' s property to the City be explored with the recommendation to come back to the appropriate body. " Seconded by Comm. Baldini . A vote was taken on the main motion, as amended, which resulted as follows : Carried PETITIONS AND HEARINGS OF PERSONS BEFORE THE BOARD: Dredging of Fall Creek Mr. Ernest Grosser, 102 Falls Street , appeared before the Board requesting „confirmation of information he received from Jack Dougherty - that the dredging of Fall Creek will commence on December 1 , 1976 . Asst, to Supt . Dougherty assured Mr. Grosser that the work will commence on December 1 . Encroachment at 409 Eddy Street Mr. Gus Lam rou, 156 Honness Lane , owner of the Stone Travel Agency and other property on Eddy Street , appeared before the Board and requested the Board to reconsider its decision made at the November 10 , 1976 meeting - that the concrete wall which he constructed on city-owned property be removed. He submitted the following in support of his request : Letter from the Tompkins County Chamber of Commerce to the Department of Public Works , petition to Mayor Conley from Businessmen on Eddy Street , letter to the Department of Public Works from the President of the Collegetown Merchants Association, letter from Mr. Lambrou to Mayor Conley. Mr. Ralph Jordan, Executive Director of the Tompkins County Chamber of Commerce , spoke to the Board, on behalf of Mr. Lambrou. Resolution By Comm. Ewanicki : Seconded by Comm. Schickel RESOLVED, the matter of the encroachment at 409 Eddy Street be referred to the Public Buildings , Public Grounds and Parks Committee for further review, and that action on removal of the wall be delayed until further direction is given City Attorney Shapiro by the Board. Carried SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT: Supt. Dingman reminded that November 25th is Thanksgiving Day and will - 3- November 24, 1976 be celebrated as a holiday. City buses will not be in operation, nOr will refuse be collected. Refuse collection will be one day late fo-r the remainder of the week. CITY ENGINEER'S REPORT: City Engineer ox reported to the Board on the undergrounding of Elmira Road utilities and informed them that a second meeting will be held on Wednesday, December 1 , at 9 : 00 a.m. in the Common Council Chambers at which time, hopefully, some consensus from the merchants will be received which will allow recommendations to be made to the Board. WATER & SANITARY SEWERS COMMITTEE: Schedule o ater & Sewer Rates By Comm. Ewanic is econ e y Comm. Schickel RESOLVED, That the new schedule of water and sewer rates be adopted to supersede the rates last adopted on June 26, 1968 , and to become effective with bills rendered subsequent to December 31 , 1976 . Supt . Dingman explained the reasons for the water rate increase: The cutting off of customers that will be served by the Bolton Point system; a nearly complete agreement with the Town of Ithaca whereby water to West Hill and Buttermilk Falls areas will be served on a bulk basis , Q also administered by IWC. This means loss of revenues outside the City which it will not be possible to make up by major reductions in our cost of operations in 1977. In addition, the revenues that had been flowing into the City' s system, as a result of the rates established in 1968 , had become insufficient. Therefore, it is necessary to increase the rates 43 percent to produce sufficient revenues to carry through on the present scale of operation. Comm. Stein suggested that the Board, in the future, consider raising the rates on a more gradual basis , responding to inflation and other increased costs , so that the changes in water rates do not come as a jolt in such a big lump. Discussi-n followed on the floor. A vote was taken on the resolution which resulted as follows : Carried Water & Sewer Budget and Equipment List for 1977 By Comm. wank is Seconded by Comm. ispe 1 RESOLVED, That the water and sewer budgets and equipment list prepared by the department and submitted to the Board on September 22 , be adopted and recommended to the Common Council for adoption as the 1977 budgets for the water and sewer divisions of the Department of Public Works . Carried HIGHWAYS, STREET LIGHTING & REFUSE COMMITTEE: p.,reement with C al en a Industries for ruck Comm. Shaw explained that the Common ounce authorized the expenditure of certain capital funds for glass recycling to purchase a truck to be used by Challenge Industries in the collection of glass on the city' s regular collection routes . The Board of Public Works subsequently authorized the Supt . to take bids on such truck. These were taken and the contract awarded: It is now appropriate that the city enter into an agreement with Challenge Industries providing for the use of said truck by Challenge Industries. Resolution BComm. thaw: Seconded by Comm. Ewanicki RESOLVED, That the Mayor be authorized to execute an agreement with Challenge Industries which provides that : 1 . The title to a particular stake body truck be transferred directly to Challenge. 2 . Challenge pay for any and all costs associated with the use of the truck, including but not limited to, licensing, registration, inspection, and insurance . I -4- November 24 , 1976 3. Challenge agrees to use the truck solely for the collection of glass from the city' s regular collection routes and activities associated with the glass recycling program for five years from the date of delivery of the truck to Challenge. 4. If the truck is used for the stated five-year period as indicated above, the ownership will then vest absolutely in Challenge . S . Such other provisions as will reasonably protect the city' s interest. Discussion followed on the floor. A vote was taken on the resolution which resulted as follows : Carried BRIDGES, CREEKS & STORM DRAINAGE COMMITTEE : Bids for Storm Drain Pipe Comm. al ini reported that bids were received on November 22 on the furnishing of 1 ,000 linear feet of 43" x 27" Class II corrogated metal pipe. Resolution By Comm. Baldini : Seconded by Comm. Schickel RESOLVED, .That the contract for supplying storm drain pipe, metal , in accordance with the specification of November 11 , 1976, be awarded to Republic Steel-Drainage Products for their low bid of $10 ,992 .15 . Carried PUBLIC BUILDINGS, PUBLIC GROUNDS $ PARKS COMMITTEE : Assessment Rate Schedule of Properties By Comm. Sc is el : Seconded by Comm. Baldini RESOLVED, That the formulae for the identification and computation of the assessment rate schedules of properties especially benefited by the construction of Ithaca Commons be tentatively adopted by this Board, and the City Clerk be directed to advertise a public hearing as required by Section 5 . 47(3) of the Ithaca City Charter as codified, on Wednesday, December 8 at 4 p.m. in the Common Council Chambers , at which time the Board will hear all persons wishing to speak on the subject of the formulae. Discussion followed on the floor. A vote was taken on the resolution which resulted as follows : Carried FINANCE ACCOUNTS & CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS COMMITTEE : Audit By Comm. Whispell : 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 Department of Public Works and on Abstract No . 21 of the Water and Sewer Division, be approved for payment . IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED, That the bills receivable be approved and ordered rendered. Carried PARKING, TRAFFIC & TRANSIT COMMITTEE : Traffic Study - West Seneca & West Green Streets Comm. Stein reported that in response to numerous complaints from interested citizens , the New York State Department of Transportation caused a study to be made by its traffic and safety group of the various intersections on West Seneca and West Green Streets between Cayuga Street and Meadow Street. As a result of these studies , the NYSDoT has extended the parking restrictions in the vicinity of these intersections and caused certain other actions to be taken with respect to signs and tree trimming. The NYSDoT has now requested the city to change its ordinances in order to agree with the new parking regulations that they have established in the vicinity of these intersections . The required changes in the ordinance are shown on the attached sheet . November 24 , 1976 Resolution By Comm.- tein: Seconded by Comm. Ewanicki RESOLVED, That the Common Council be requested to revise the city traffic ordinances as codified in Section 60 .44 "Standing Prohibited in Designated Locations" , and in Section 60. 51A, "Parking Meters - Zones Highways" to conform with the changes requested by the NYSDoT. (Copy attached to Minute Book) Carried Comm. Stein reported that at a previous meeting a petition was received requesting placement of a 4-way stop sign at Hancock and Third Streets . lie has been asked concerning the status of the petition. He reported that traffic counts are being conducted which are not yet complete; therefore, he does not have a recommendation yet. When he has a recommendation he will forward it to Alderman Saccucci of the First Ward. ADJOURNMENT: On a motion the meeting adjourned at 5 :13 P.M. 4'Qseph A. Rundle, City Cre-r-V— ZtEtw2l"d X// Cd'nl-xr/ Mayor rg t s I DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS Office of Traffic Engineer November 19, 1976 Due to numerous reported accidents in the past several months, the Department of Transportation was requested to initiate a study to improve the traffic control at several locations on the Seneca and Green Street arterials . On the basis of this study, the DoT will implement 100-foot 'no standing' zones at the study intersections for added visibility, and they have requested us to make the changes in our ordinances to provide for said zones . The following are changes in the ordinance which will enable the posting of these 'no standing' zones . In Section 60.44 STANDING PROHIBITED IN DESIGNATED LOCATIONS Insert : West Seneca Street , both sides , from Geneva Street to a point one hundred (100) feet easterly therefrom. Delete : West Seneca Street, both sides , from Plain Street to a point fifty (50) feet easterly therefrom. Insert : West Seneca Street , both sides , from Plain Street to a point one hundred (100) feet easterly therefrom. Insert : North Plain Street, east side , from Seneca Street to a point fifty (50) feet southerly therefrom. Delete : West Green Street. both sides , from Corn Street for a distance of seventy-five (75) feet westerly. Insert: West Green Street, both sides , from Corn Street to a point one hundred (100) feet westerly therefrom. Insert : West Green Street, both sides, from Plain Street to a point one hundred (100) feet westerly therefrom. In Section 60 . 51A PARKING METERS - ZONES - HIGHWAYS Delete: West Seneca Street , south side , from Cayuga Street to Albany Street . Delete : West Seneca Street , north side , Cayuga Street to Albany Street . Insert : West Seneca Street , both sides , from Cayuga Street to a point one hundred (100) feet easterly from Geneva Street . Insert : West Seneca Street, both sides , from Geneva Street to Albany Street. Delete : North Plain Street, from West State Street to West Seneca Street , east side. Insert : North Plain Street, east side, from State Street to a point fifty (50) feet southerly from Seneca Street. The Board of Public Works requests the Common Council to make the above listed changes in the Code of Ordinances . BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE NOVEMBER 24, 1976 1065 Charles Link A1710 52.01 1066 Downtown Businessmen Association A1710 10.00 TOTAL 62.01 APPROVED BY FINANCE COMMITTEE ,F = � `7. BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS._ - CITY OF ITHAGA.,..-XEW-YORK Regular Meeting 4 : 00 P.M. December 8, 1976 PRESENT: ay�or=-'Con].ey Commissioners--(fl - Baldini, Ewanicki , Schickel , Shaw, Stein, Whispell . OTHERS PRESENT: City Attorney - Shapiro City Engineer - Cox Supt. of Publid Works - Dingman Dir. Planning $ Development - Asst . to the Supt. - Dougherty Van Cort Dep. Bldg. Comm'r. - Jones Aldermen - Meyer, Boronkay Asst . Supt. of Public Works - Hannan City Clerk - Rundle MINUTES : Bye mm. Baldini : Seconded by Comm. Schickel RESOLVED, That the Minutes of the November 24 , 1976 meeting be approved as recorded by the City Clerk. Carried SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS : u lic Hearing Formula for Assessing Ithaca Commons Resolution to Open Public Hearing y Comm.-Baald-ini : Seconded y Comm. Ewanicki Q RESOLVED, That the Public Hearing on formulae for the identification and computation of assessment rate schedules of properties especially bene= fited by the construction of the Ithaca Commons be opened. Carried Planning & Development Director Van Cort briefly explained the formula : It is based. Qn basically the same numbers as were used three years ago when it was worked out-- 20 years at 6% interest based on one million dollars--the total project cost is 1 . 152 million dollars and the interest rate is 5. 5% instead 'of 60 . There are two districts--primary and secondary; in the primary district the tax is a front-footage tax based on front footage with correction for depth, using 125 ' depth as the average depth. Those buildings deeper than 125 ' pay slightly more than base rate ; those shallower than 125 ' pay slightly less than base rate (this is based on a formula which anyone is welcome to look at) . In addition, if a property has frontage on two sides , the primary frontage is charged full rate ; the first 50 ' of the secondary side is totally exempted. Those properties not directly on the Commons are charged at a declining rate which is proportional to their distance from the end of the Commons , The district goes roughly 250 ' away, measured from the center line of those properties to the end point of the Commons , and that distance is expressed as a percentage of 250. The basic front feet are then multi- plied by that percent to give the amount of tax to be paid. Attorney Murray Lewis asked where the formula and computation is located so that it could be inspected. Mr. Van Cort informed Mr. Lewis that they could be inspected in the Engineer's office . James Rothschild commented that he felt that there should not be a corner influence on a Commons improvement-when the corner is off . the Commons and on a regular street . Attorney Murray Lewis commented that none of the property owners present received copies of the formula, and requested more time to study the formula and have another public hearing. Comm. Stein suggested that the Board use this Public Hearing 'to hear comments from anyone present and not take any action today, but recess the Public Hearing to the next meeting to allow for the kinds of questions to be deliberated upon. `y I -2- December 8 , 1976 Claixe Conley commented that she heard on the radio that the assessment wi11...ba paid--over a twenty-year period. Mayor Conley. commented that the City had sold the bonds at nineteen years and that the benefit district amortization would have to be for nineteen years . Carol Sisler, representing Historic Clinton House, Inc. , asked if it would be possible to work out a sliding scale arrangement for payments , so that payments would increase at the tail end and would not be so large in the beginning. Supt. Dingman commented that the question of how the assessment is paid is up to the Common Council and not the Board of Public Works . Stuart Lewis asked if the Caldwell property is being assessed as a piece of real property or a piece of land. Mr. Van Cort commented that it was assessed just as if it were any other property. James Rothschild commented that one of the biggest problems the City has to face is to explain to the property owners how they can handle this benefit assessment. He pointed out that most of the City's officers are - aware, but not the property owners , that this is not a tax but a benefit - assessment and is not deductible as a tax or expense. The formula should explain to the property owner: what he can deduct as an expense and what he can' t deduct as an expense, and whether or not the improvement which is not deductible is in fact depreciable as a capital improvement. Mayor Conley commented that it is true that they cannot deduct the benefit assessment. However, they can deduct the interest involved. This would be broken down as to how much is the benefit assessment and how much is the interest. Mr. Rothschild pointed out that he understood in other benefit assessment districts there has been a formula worked out that would make it possible for the property owner to expense all the charge. He did not know if this has been explored by the city or not . This was brought up a long time ago, and he was hoping the city would have some answer. Mr. Van Cort commented that this was explored and a ruling was obtained from the State Attorney General ' s Office that we cannot levy an assess- ment for operating expenses. Mr. Rothschild asked if they told him whether or not the capital improve- ment was depreciable by the property owner. Can he depreciate the street which he doesn' t own? These are things which should be clarified. City Attorney Shapiro commented that the city would make available to the property owners what portion of the payment is interest and what portion is principle. The interest payments are deductible for tax purposes ; the principle payments are not. Mr. Shapiro suggested that the property owners discuss the matter with their tax accountants and attorneys , and said any ruling the city made may or may not be upheld in the tax courts . Comm. Stein commented that the city could get a decision on behalf of the property owners with one ruling that everyone could use. Mr. Shapiro said he advised against the city getting involved in this matter and cited several reasons. Stuart Lewis asked what method of pay back the city plan to use. Will it be like a regular mortgage? Attorney Shapiro commented that it would be figured on the basis of amortization table-type payments , with more interest up front and less interest in the back. Additional discussion followed on the floor. -3- December 8 , 1976 Resolution By Co =tein: Seconded by Comm. Schickel RESOLVED, That the public heirring be adjourned and reopened at the next Regular meeting of the Board of Public Works on December 22 , 1976 at 4: 00 p.m. Carried PERSONS APPEARING BEFORE THE BOARD: ttorney Fred Weinst'61n, FepfF-sentative for the Estate of Nathan Weiner, owner of approximately 1500 feet of frontage on Elmira Road, made the following statement in respect to the relocation of lights on Elmira Road: "For the record, the Estate has not agreed at this time to the relocation of those lights , assuming an apportionment of the costs of relocation of those lights be to the property owners . The Estate is more than willing to cooperate in the rights.-o#:-way, but after exhaustive research, I have been unable to find any statutory authority for the City of Ithaca to pass those costs on to the adjoining property owners." PARKING TRAFFIC & TRANSIT COMMITTEE : us System GrapHics Plan David Taube of rien Taube Architects , presented the bus system graphics plan which included primarily 4 major items--new group map bus schedule, redesign of buses , graphics for the shelters and bus stop sign- - �: to the Board. Resolution By Comm. tein: Seconded by Comm. Baldini RESOLVED, That bus systems graphics -today presented by O'Brien., & .Taube, Architects , be adopted and approved. BE It_-FURTHER RESOLVED, That a voucher. of O'Brien $ Taube in the amount of $650. in final payment of the design phase of the bus system graphics be approved. Discussion followed on the floor. A vote was taken on the resolution which resulted as follows : Carried Alternative Bus Shelter By Comm. Stein: econ ed by Comm. Schickel RESOLVED, That the voucher of O'Brien $ Taube in the amount of $500 for design of the alternative bus shelter design at Woolworth' s be .approved. Carried Teeter Property upt.Dingman reported that on June 21 , 1976 , Dep. Bldg. Commissioner Jones addressed -a. letter to the Planning Board calling their attention to the former Teeter property at 1036 W. Seneca Street . This property, owned by,.Tompkins County Social Services , had become vacant . Reacting to this the Planning Board on June 22, 1976 , recommended to the Common Council that the property be purchased. It has recently come to - his attention that this property was sold by the county at public auction to a private purchaser. Because this property contains a dwelling which is in need of extensive repair for code conformance, and because it occupies a very small lot which is completely surrounded by lands developed by the city in connection with the flood protection project, .. it would be very unfortunate if occupancy of the dwelling were resumed. This property has future public use in part as passive recreation area and iri-part as right-of-way - for the improvement of Floral Avenue . He recommended that this Board strongly recommend to the Common Council that A take action at once to secure the property for city uses . City Attorney Shapiro reported that he had written several letters and made several telephone calls to the County to express the city' s interest in acquiring the property but the County did not respond to his inquiries. Resolution Tywanicki : Seconded by Comm. Schickel RESCtVED, This Board strongly recommend to the Common Council that it take action at once to secure the property for city uses. - Carried -4- December 8, 1976 A ointments Promotions Convalescence Leave By Comm. BaldiRiF: Seconded by Comm. Schickel RESOLVED, That Leonard Morgan be granted a convalescence leave-of-absence without pay through February 28 , 1977 . Carried Dredging of Fall Creek Asst, to Supt, Dougherty reported that the dredging of Fall Creek commenced on December lst. Work had to be stopped a couple of times because of ice jams and high water; however, the job is about half done. He hopes to get back and finish the project as soon as the water level permits . WATER $ SANITARY SEWERS COMMITTEE: Water and Sewer ate By Comm. wank is Seconded by Comm. Schickel RESOLVED, That the Chamberlain be directed to construe the term "minimum charge per quarter" as used in the water and sewer rate to mean the smallest amount chargeable for service rendered in any quarterly billing period or fraction thereof, and that he be further directed in the case of unmetered sewer users to use the rate for one-inch meter as the minimum billing. - Discussion followed on the floor. A vote was taken on the resolution which resulted as follows : Carried Employment of Engineering Services - Procedures By Comm. wank is Seconded--by Comm. Schickel RESOLVED, That the Superintendent be authorized tb initiate the pro- cedures for the employment of engineering services to provide for a Facilities Plan for the Ithaca City Sewage Treatment Plant in accordance ,. , with the regulations of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency as set forth in the Federal Register, Volume 40, No. 243 , dated December 17 , 1975 . IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Water $ Sewer Committee of the Board of Public Works be designated to evaluate the qualification statements and to interview consultants and to make recommendations to the Board of Public Works in accordance with regulations referred to above. IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Water & Sewer Committee be directed to invite the Town of Ithaca to designate two members of its Town Council to sit with the Water $ Sewer Committee in the process of evaluation and interviewing consultants. Discussion followed on the floor. A vote was taken on the resolution which resulted as follows : Carried Mayor Conley left the meeting at 5 :36 p.m. Vice Chairman Ewanicki chaired the balance of the meeting. Study and Evaluation of Area Water Systems Comm. Shaw reported t at t ree principal water systems now serve the w Ithaca area, i .e. , Cornell University, Bolton Point and Ithaca City. Each system has multiple .pressure zones . Each system has many intercon- nections ..with the hers . The .Board. of Public Works , recognizing the faaility of .its sipple source of supply, needs to know and evaluate the ability of the Cornell systtifi and the Bolton Point system to support the Ithaca City . syste,ta in supplying potable water and/or fire prote-ction-.in the event -of (a) failure of source -of supply, or (b) failure of treatment facility. Resolution By omm. haw: Seconded by Comm. Schickel RESOLVED, That the Superintendent interview and evaluate competent engineers wishing to be engaged in such a study and evaluation. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Superintendent prepare a recommendation -5• December 8 , 1976 to the Board designating an engineer, a detailed scope of services , and an approximate cost for such study and evaluation. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That this resolution supersede a resolution by the Board of Public Works at its September 7 , 1976 meeting on the subject of City of Ithaca water system study. Carried HIGHWAYS, STREET LIGHTING & REFUSE COMMITTEE : Curb and Gutter Assessments - West Clinton and Cherry Streets Comm. Shaw report- ec that the City Attorney has indicated that in his opinion the curb and gutter assessments on West Clinton Street and Cherry Street must be uniformly applied and that the Board has no power to make abatements . Resolution By Comm. !;haw: Seconded by Comm. Schickel WHEREAS, The Board of Public Works has caused curb and gutter to be constructed in West Clinton Street and Cherry Street at a total cost of $27 ,828 . 08 resulting in an assessable charge of $4 . 07 per linear foot , and WHEREAS, The Board of Public Works has caused a list of property owners showing the frontage and assessment to be prepared, and -has on Rovember 24, 1976, after due notice and advertisement caused a public hearing to be held on said assessments , NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Board of Public Works adopts and confirms the said assessments for the cost of construction of curb and gutter on West Clinton Street and Cherry Street, and directs that the same be filed with the Common Council for confirmation and such other action as the Council may wish to take relative to the payment therefor. Comm. Whispell presented the following amendment to the resolution as an . addition: "Since the City Attorney has ruled that we have no power to abate this assessment in any way, when we send this resolution to the Common Council , we RECOMMEND that Mr. Walski ' s and Turesik's payments be stretched over a time period that is acceptable to the Council :' Comm. Shaw Seconded the amendment in concept. City Attorney Shapiro reminded the Board that if preferential treatment were given in one case, it would have to be given to all . A vote was taken on the original amended motion which resulted as follows : Carried Invoice for Cullet Con__v__ee�or By Comm. Shaw: econded—Fiy Comm. Baldini RESOLVED, That an invoice of 'Jac' Supply Company for one Cullet con- veyor as specified June 14 , 1976 for use at the glass recycling plant , be approved in the amount of $1 ,485 . Carried Invoice - Barton Brown Clyde and Lo uidice By omm. aw: Seconded by Comm. Schickel RESOLVED, That an invoice from Barton, Brown, Clyde, and Loguidice for engineering services in connection with the modification and improvement to Elmira Road through November 27 , 1976, be approved in the amount of $7,439. 08 . Carried Design for Modification and Improvement to Elmira Road y Comm. Shaw: Seconded E—y Comm. Whispell - RESOLVED, That the department be directed to proceed with the design for the modification and improvement to Elmira Road on the basis that there will be no overhead distribution of utilities within the street limits of Elmira Road from Meadow Street southerly to the city line. Discussion followed on the floor. A vote was taken on the resolution which resulted as follows : Carried -6- December 8-,, 1976 Comm. Shaw left the meeting at 5 : 58 p.m. PUBLIC BUILDINGS PUBLIC GROUNDS AND PARKS COMMITTEE: ncroac ment at 409 hdily Street By Comm. Schickel : ' Seconded-by Comm. Baldini RESOLVED, That the Doard of Public Works reaffirm its action of November 10, 1976 directing the City Attorney to instruct the property owner at 409 Eddy Street to remove an encroaching concrete wall recently built in the bed of Dryden Road. IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Planning Department be requested to consider the area of Dryden Road immediately adjacent to 409 Eddy Street , as part of the Collegetown design project and, in consultation with Mr. Lambrou, the property owner at 409 Eddy Street, prepare a design for the improvement of the area for spring construction. Discussion followed on the floor. A vote was taken on the resolution which resulted as follows : Carried Bill for Planting Materials at Auburn Park By Comm. c is a Seconded y Comm. Balaini RESOLVED, That a bill of Still Meadow Nurseries , Inc. for planting materials at Auburn Park, be approved in the amount of $3, 586.90 . -- Carried FINANCE, ACCOUNTS & CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS COMMITTEE: u it $y omm. Whispell: Seconded by Comm. Baldini RESOLVED, That bills audited and approved by the Finance Committee and listed on Abstract No . 22 of the General Fund accounts of the Department of Public Works and on Abstract No . 22 of the Water and Sewer Division, be approved for payment . IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED, That the bills receivable be approved and ordered rendered. -004 Carried PARKING TRAFFIC & TRANSIT COMMITTEE : ftwo Free Bus Services during the Christmas Period S-y Comm. Stein: Seconded by Comm. Schickel RESOLVED, That free bus services be provided on the entire system on Thursday and Friday, December 23 and 24 , 1976. Carried For information, Comm. Stein informed the Board that there would be advertisement by the City of the Free Bus Services and also a question- naire will be issued on the buses in respect to the bus system users . Comm. Schickel expressed appreciation to Mr. Dingman, Traffic Engineer Gombas , City Electrician Brooks and anyone else having anything to do with getting traffic lights synchronized. ADJOURNMENT: n a mot n the meeting adjourned at 6 : 05 p .m. OA ayor a�sep un e ,�ity CleerTc � �3wara' n ey BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE DECEMBER 8, 1976 10244 Ithaca College G2122 145.52 10245 Donald F. Kelly G2122 22.54 10246 Philip White Jr. G2122 22.54 10247 Helen R. Allen F2144 15.00 10248 Chester Mechowski F2144 30.00 10249 Rocco Lucente F2144 97.64 10250 Intermunicipal Water Comm. F2378 103.50 10251 Kimble Plumbing & Heating(Cornell Laundry) F2144 1,202.50 10251 It if ' it It it G2122 1,202.51 10252 Albert A. Macree F2144 12.31 10253 City of Ithaca F2144 729.94 10254 Intermunicipal Water Comm. F2378 850.47 10255 National Cash Register Co. F2144 612.07 10256 City of Ithaca F2655 1,221.65 10257 City of Ithaca F2655 122.78 10258 City of Ithaca F2655 18.12 10259 City of Ithaca F2655 20.40 10260 City of Ithaca F2655 12.38 TOTAL 6,441.87 WATER $5,048.76 SEWER $1,393,11 APPROVED BY FINANCE COMMITTEE 1067 L. William Banner-Ithaca City School District A2412 $2,500.00 1068 L. William Banner-Ithaca City School Dist. A2220 $4,091.58 TOTAL 6,591.58 NEW RATES EFFECTIVE JANUP-RY 1, 1977 I. RATE INSIDE CITY Minimum Charge per quarter TCttat Size Metelc Cu. Ft. Aitowed Water Sewer Chatgez Small 1,200 $ 7.32 $ 7.32 $ 14.64 1" 3,200 17.72 17.72 35.44 1-1/2" 5,500 29.68 29.68 53.36 2" 11,200 57.28 -5, 57.2$ �6-r88- I�Q.56-1i 6 3" _1.6,000 74.08 74.08 148.16 4" 24,100 102.43 102.43 204.86 6" 42.100 165.43 165.43 330.86 First 1,200 cu.ft. per 100_cu. ft. .61 .61 z Next 8,800 cu.ft. per 100 cu. ft. .52 .52 Next 90,000 cu.ft. per 100 cu. ft. .35 .35 _First 20 million cu.ft.per 100 cu. ft. .25 .25 Second20 million cu.ft.per 100 cu, ft. .25 .17 Third 20 million cu.ft.per 100 cu. ft. .25 .09 Over 60 million cu.ft.per 100 cu. ft. .25 .06 II. RATE OUTSIDE CITY Minimum Charge per quarter Tota.e. Size Meter Cu. Ft. Attowe.d Water Sewer C_!Lo�_ ea_ Small 1,200 $11.04 $11.04 $ 2 2.08 1" 3,200 26.64 26.64 53.28 1-1/2" 5,500 44.58 44.58 8x.16 2" 21,200 86.04 86.04 1:2 .08 3" 16,000 111.48 111.48 222.96 _4" 24,100 154.41 154.41 303.82 6" 42,100 249.81 249.81 499.62 First 1,200 cu.ft. per 100 cu. ft. .92 .92 _ Next 8,800 cu.ft. per 100 cu. ft. .78 .78 Next 90,000 cu.ft. per 100 cu. ft. .53 .53 First 20 million cu.ft.per 100 cu. ft. .38 .38 Second20 million cu.ft.ner 100 cu. ft. .38 .26 Third 20 million cu.ft.per 100 cu. ft. .38 .14 over 60 million cu.ft.ner 100 cu. ft. .38 .09 r III. UNMETERED WATER FOR CIRCUSES AND CARNIVALS (Suitable connections to hydrants shall be made by the Water and Sewer Division) . Carnivals. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . .. . . .$24.00/day or fraction thereof. Circuses. . . . . . . .. . . . . .. . . .. . . .... .. .$36.00/day or fraction thereof. IV. BULK WATER FOR FILLING SPRAY RIGS, TANK TRUCKS, ETC. Is available at the Water Building, 510 First Street, at $2.00 per load up to 500 gallons, $4.00 per thousand o.er 530 gallons, cash on delivery. BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS CITY OF ITHACA, NEW YORK Regular Meeting 4 : 00 P.M. December 22 , 1976 PRESENT: Mayor - Conley Commissioners (5) - Baldini , Ewanicki , Schickel , Stein, Whispell ABSENT : Commissioner (1) - Shaw I OTHERS PRESENT: Controller - Daley City Engineer - Cox Asst. to Supt. - Dougherty Dir. , Planning & Development - Van Cort Superintendent - Dingman City Attorney - Shapiro Asst . Supt. - Hannan City Clerk - Rundle MINUTES : By Comm. Baldini : Seconded by Comm. Ewanicki RESOLVED, That the Minutes of the December 8 , 1976 meeting be approved as recorded by the City Clerk . Carried SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS : Public Hearing - Continuation of Adjourned Public Hearing on Formula for Assessing Ithaca Commons —Mayor Conley Conley informed the Board that it had been impossible to put to- gether a meeting of the merchants and property owners due to the holiday season and suggested the matter be adjourned until the January 12 , 1977 meeting of the Board. Mayor Conley established the date of January 5 , 1977 at Noon to meet with the merchants and property owners . Resolution By Comm. Ewanicki : Seconded by Comm. Schickel_ RESOLVED, That the public hearing be adjourned until the next Regular meeting of the Board of Public Works on January 12 , 19.17 at 4 : 00 p .m . Carried STAFF REPORTS : Supt. Dingman called attention to the Christmas holiday schedule - -no buses will be in operation on December 2S , Christmas Day. ' ney will resume their regular schedule on Monday, December 27 . Refuse collectioni will be made on ,,ionday; Becember 27 , and the normal refuse collection schedule will be followed for the entire week ; no one will be tivorking on New Year' s Day, the following Saturday. Appointments By Comm. Schickel : Seconded by Comm. Ewanicki RESOLVED, That Alfred W. Foote be appointed as a Laborer in the Building; & Grounds Division at $3 . 01 per hour, effective January 2 , 1777 . Carried By Comm. Schickel : Seconded by Comm. Ewanicki RESOLVED, That George R. Ostrander be appointed as a Laborer in -the' Construction & Maintenance Division at $3 . 01 per hour, effective January 2 , 1977 . Carried City Attorney' s Report_ City Attorney Shapiro reported that , at City Engineer Cox' s request , lie had t,.ri tten to three of the six property owners in the Nclnos Project from whom the City needs easements . He has not reccived the easements as yet but has been told that two of theri would be forthcomin,-. F_INPINCE , ACCOUNTS AND_CA P I"I'A?, IMPROITE`1ENT5 CO`1rTITTEE : Ni d i t By Whispoll : Seconded by Comm. Schickel T?11C()I p m1, ,+ 1, .1 + a , listed on Abstract No . 23 of the General Futnd Accounts of t1he )epar Lmeni. i ?- Decemb-er 22z 1976 of Public Works and on Abstract No. 23 of the Water and Sewer Division be approved for payment . IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED, That the bills receivable be approved and ordered rendered. Carried PARKING, TRAFFIC AND TRANSIT COMMITTEE : Expansion of Bus Service Comm. Stein reported that Antoinette C. Farrar has presented a pet;.tion with approximately 350 signatures requesting that buses be run between the Ithaca College Campus and the Cornell University Campus or. week nip- .' '-' and Sundays in addition to the present Friday and Saturday run. Resolution By Comm. Stein : Seconded by Comm. Eitiwanicici RESOLVED, That the petition be referred to the Parking , Traffic Transit Committee . Carried Bids on Fare Boxes Comm. Stein reported that one bid was received for registering fare boxes in accordance with the specifications of November 8 , 1976 , from Keene Systems Division, providing for the delivery of 7 fare boxes for a lump sum figure of $12 , 530 . Resolution By Comm. Stein : Seconded by Comm. Whispell RESOLVED, That the contract for supplying 7 registering fare boxes in accordance with the specification of November 8 , 1976 , be awarded to Keene Transit Systems Division for its bid of $12 , 530 . The aware to be subject to the approval of the I?rban ;Mass Transit Administration and the NYS Department of Transportation. Carried Bids on Passenger Buses Comm. Stein reported that on August 16 , 1976 , acting under a previous ►�" authorization by this Board , Central New York Transit Authority took bids on three passenger buses for the Cite of Ithaca. One bid was re, ceivcd from Flexible Company offering the buses at W , 589 . 99 ariece , plus a delivery charge of $1 , 333 . 26 , for a total_ contract price of $204 , 100 . 26 . These bids have been audited by the Defense Contract Audit Agency on behalf of the UMTA, and no major. discrepancies were found. The buses when purchased will be paid for 800 by UI�ITA, 10o by NYSDoT, and 10% by the City of Ithaca . Resolution By Cam-in. Stein: Seconded by Comm. Baldini RESOLVED, That the contract for supplying three passenger buses in accordance with the approved specification be ai,.arded to F_?.exible Co,-,pa,-,-y for the total delivered price of $204 , 110 . 26 , subject to final avnroval of the bid by the Urban 'Mass Transit Ad,,al tistration and the NYS Depart- men i of Transportation. Carried ADJOURNMENT On a m6—tiar the meeting adjourned at 4 : 20 p .rl. l"����•se19,i ,1. Rundle , C:i1 1erY F, �;ar J Canes , lixyor i•