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BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS
CITY OF ITHACA, NEW YORK
Regular Meeting 4 :00 P.M. January 11 , 1978
PRESENT :
Mayor - Conley
Commissioners (5) - Allan, Cleveland, Ewanicki , Shaw, Whispell
ABSENT:
o�sioner (1) - Schickel
ITHERS PRESENT:
iupt . of Public Works - Dingman City Attorney - Shapiro
Asst. Supt, of Public Works - Hannan Architect - Boehlecke
City Engineer - Cox Asst. Supt . of Pub . Wks . - Doigherty
Building Commissioner - Hoard City Clerk - Rundle
MINUTES:
By Comm. Shaw: Seconded by Comm. Allan
RESOLVED, That the minutes of the December 28 , 1977 meeting be approved as
(aecorded by the City Clerk.
0 Carried Unanimously
IPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS :
lection of Vice Chairman
K;ABy Comm. Shaw: Secon e by Comm. Allan
cTESOLVED, That Comm. Ewanicki be nominated as vice-chairman of the Board of
Public Works .
Resolution to Close Nominations
By Comm. Whispell: Seconded by Comm, Allan
RESOLVED, That the nominations be closed.
Carried Unanimously
,omm. Ewanicki received a unanimous vote of the Board.
kppointments of Committees
.Mayor Conley made tollowing appointments to the committees of the Board
of Public Works :
Chairman V, Chairman Member
Water and Sanitary Sewer
Ewanicki Shaw Schickel
Highways , Street Lighting and Refuse
Shaw Schickel Allan
Bridges , Creeks and Storm Drainage
Cleveland Ewanicki Whispell
Public Buildings , Public Grounds and Parks
Schickel Whispell Shaw
Finance , Accounts and Capital Improvements
Whispell Allan Cleveland
Parking, Traffic and Transit
Allan Cleveland Ewanicki
Resolution - Dr. Ralph Baldini
By Comm. Ewanicki : Seconded y Comm. Allan
WHEREAS, Dr. Ralph Baldini has completed a full three-year term as Commissioner
of Public Works , during which time he served as Chairman of the Creeks and
Bridges Committee , as Vice Chairman of the Parking , Traffic and Transit
Committee , and as a member of the Finance , Accounts and Capital Improvements
Committee , and
WHEREAS, Ralph, through his faithful attendance at regular and special Board
meetings and at committee meetings , contributed from his substantial back-
ground in city government and private business to the solution of the many
problems of the Board, and
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WHEREAS, he demonstrated great sensitivity to the needs of the people of the
city and to the well-being of the city as a whole ;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That this Board, and the Staff, express their
formal thanks and appreciation for Ralph' s service to his city and to his
community, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be spread on the
minutes of this meeting and a copy thereof presented to Dr. Baldini .
Resolution signed by Mayor, Board members and staff.
Mayor Conley also voted Aye. Carried Unanimously
STAFF REPORTS :
Status - Contract Construction
City Engineer Cox reported on the status of projects as follows :
Health Care Facility: on schedule ; should be completed by March 27, 1978.
There are some problems with some case work which could cause some problems ,
Stewart Avenue retaining wall : Contractor is nearly completed; the department -
will go back in the spring and finish up pavement repairs .
Elmira Road contract : on schedule ; s heduled for completion January 30 , 1978,
except for installation of traffic signals and overhead signs . Poles have
been installed for street lighting ani the NYSE&G will install the luminars
which are on the way.
Department will come back next month asking for authorization to take bids
on landscaping contracts . The property owners are starting to become in-
volved, Utility lines relocation is bogged down (resolution later in agenda) ,
Bus Shelters contract : The work is behind on the three large bus shelters ,
but should be completed by the first week in. February. There has been a
delay in tempered glass .
GIAC Window Replacement : This contract is essentially completed, `
Mr. Cox reported the following new jobs are being started: Cass Park pool
deck repair, Hangar Theatre parking improvements , Peripheral Streets project ,
213 S. Plain Street rehabilitation, Parking Lot E improvements (300 block of
East State Street) , Cass Park ball diamond lighting and infield improvements ;
will be taking bids on prefabricated us shelters , and soon will be starting
on Hangar Theatre restroom.
APPOINTMENT:
By Comm. Ewanicki : Seconded by Comm. Allan
RESOLVED, That the appointment of Dennis Welch as a Laborer in the Buildings
and Grounds Division at $3. 29 per hou , effective January 9 , 1978 , be approved.
Carried Unanimously
BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS COMMITTEE:
Re abilitation of 213 S. Plain Street
By Comm. I isPell ; Seconded F—Y-C—o-am. Shaw
RESOLVED, That the Superintendent be authorized to receive bids on the re-
habilitation of 213 S. Plain Street in accordance with plans , -specifications
and bidding documents prepared by Robert Boehlecke , AIA.
Robert Boehlecke , architect hired by the Ithaca Urban Renewal Agency to draw
up plans and specifications , gave a b ief explanation of the project to the
Board. .
A vote on the resolution resulted as ollows : '
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Ayes (4) - Cleveland, Shaw, Ewanicki , Allan
Nay (1) - Whispell
Mayor Conley voted Aye.
Carried ',
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WATER AND SANITARY SEWERS COMMITTEE ;
Resolution of Intent
By Comm. Ewanicki :—Seconded by Comm. Allan
RESOLVED, That a resolution of intent providing for the change in water and
sewer rates in the Elmira Road annexation area so that property, owners in
this area pay the same rates as the rest of the city, be approved.
Carried Unanimously
resolution of Intent
sy Comm. Ewanicki : Seconded by Comm. Allan
:ESOLVED, That a resolution of' intent discontinuing special assessments for
;ewer service which now applies to residents of the Coddi•ngton Road
annexation area, be approved.
Carried Unanimously
Amendment of City of Ithaca/Town of Ithaca agreements
By Comm. Ewanicki : Seconded by Comm. aw
RESOLVED, That the agreements between the City of Ithaca and the Town of
thaca on terms and conditions regarding the discontinuance of water service
o areas now served by the Intermunicipal Water Commission , authorized by
—do
Board on December 14 , 1977 , be amended by the addition of paragraph E,
r4ermination of Agreement , which reads as follows ; _
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< 13. This agreement may b'e terminated as to the on-going responsibili-
ties of each party at any time after S years from the date hereof
provided that the party seeking to terminate salve has given the
other party at least 3 years prior notice of its intent to terminate
same.
Carried Unanimously
HIGHWAYS, STREET LIGHTING AND REFUSE COMMITTEE:
Comm. Shaw reported that the following resolutions are offered as the result
of a meeting of the Highway Committee and representatives of the_Elmira._Road
4erchants Association on Tuesday, January 10 ; _
3y Comm. Shaw: Seconded by Comm. Cleveland
1 . RESOLVED, . That the Common Council be urged to provide for an optional
5-year payment for curb assessments adopted by this Board at its
regular meeting on December 28 , 1977, for individual properties
fronting on Elmira Road,
2 . RESOLVED , That this Board go on record as recommending that no special
assessment be levied against Elmira Road properties in connection with
the cost of the relocation of the utilities distribution facilities.
3. RESOLVED, That this Board go on record as recommending that the plans
for Southwest Parkway be developed so that the proposed parkway will
contain a link to the Elmira Road area.
Carried Unanimously
Bids on Equipment
By Comm. Shaw; Seconded by Comm. Ewanicki
RESOLVED, That the Superintendent be authorized to receive bids: on the
-following pieces of equipment ;
3 2 1/2-ton cab and chassis
2 2 1/2-ton dump trucks
1 3/4-ton pickup
1 1/2-ton pickup
1 agricultural tractor
1 suburban
1 packer unit
1 compressor
Carried Unankmously
PUBLIC BUILDINGS PUBLIC GROUNDS AND PARKS COMMITTEE:
Change Or ers
By Comm. Ewanicki : Seconded by Comm. Allan
RESOLVED , That change order #1 in the contract of McGuire & Bennett ir.
connection with the Stewart Avenue Retaining Wall in the amount of J1546
for additional demolition work required on a wall , and change order #2 . in
the amount of $572 for backfilling to bring roadway up to finish grade , be
approved. This work was unforseen.
Carried Unanimously,
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FINANCE AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS COMMITTEE !
Audit
By Comm. Whispell : Seconded by Comm. Allan
I SOLVED, That Bills audited and app oved by the Finance Committcc as listed
on Abstract No. 1 of the General Fund accounts of the Department of Public
Works , and on Abstract No. 1 of the ater and Sewer Division , be approved
for payment.
IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED, That bills receivable be approved and ordered
rendered.
Carried Unanimously
Capital Project No . 130 Cascadilla Iftreet Extension
Comm. Whispell reported that Capital project No. 130 , Cascadilla Street
Extension, which has enjoyed a total appropriation of $20 , 500 , has been
completed with the balance of approx'mately $6 ,500.
Resolution
By Comm. Whispell : Seconded by Comm. Cleveland
RESOLVED, That capital project No. 120 , Cascadilla Street Extension, be
declared completed and the remaining funds returned to the City Controller
for application as the law permits .
Carried Unanimously
Capital Project No. G92 , Replacement of Cliff Street Sewer
Comm. Whispell reported that Capital project o . G92 , ep acement of Cliff
S.treet Sewer, which enjoyed a total ppropriation of $90 ,908 has been com-
pleted. Of the $90 ,908 , $16 ,922 was repaid by the Telephone Company as a
cost for placing telephone duct in t e same trench. A total of 4 , 832 feet
of 12" sewer main was replaced, alon with new manholes and connecting
servic.. s , and including repairs to p vements and sidewalks at a total cost
to the city of $ 73,986 , or $15 . 35 pei foot,
Resolution
By Comm. Whispell : Seconded by Comm. Ewanicki
RESOLVED, That the capital project N . G92 , Replacement of Cliff Street �^*
Sewer , be declared completed and the balance released to the Controller for
reapplication to the sewer funds.
Carried Unanimously
APWA Workshop
By Comm. Whispell : Seconded by Comm, Allan
RESOLVED, That two employees of the Construction and Maintenance Division
be authorized to attend an APWA workshop on basic supervision on public works ,
which will be held in Detroit on Jan Lary 24 and 25 ; the cost of transporta-
tion, registration, meals and lodging to be a charge against the city,
Carried Unanimously
ADJOURNMENT :
On a motion the meeting adjourned at 5 : 07 p.m.
ose A. Run le , City Clerk' war Con ey, ayox
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BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS
„—. ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE
January 11, 1978
1nC77 Nicholas Chacona F2144 15.00
(:It! Doris R. Harlon F2144 15.00
ln(79 Jane White F2144 23.61
1.0n0 Horse Chain Co. 02120 175.00 •
106k . James tiahanna Est. G2120 10.00
HAY Town of Ithaca G2374 128.99
J.0 .3 Dryden Sewer Dist. ;;` 2 G2374 316.91
1 n(t'.4 Glenn Smith G2122 8.00
TOTAL 692.51
j WATER #53.61
SEWER $638.90
APPROVED BY FINANCE
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BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS
CITY 017 I THACA, NEW YORK f
Regular Meeting 4 : 00 P.M. January 25 , '1978
PRESENT :
Mayor - Conley
Commissioners (5) - Cleveland, Ewanicki , Schickel , Shaw, Whispell
ABSENT:
Commissioner (1) - Allan
THERS PRESENT : I
i.ty Attorney - Shapiro
asst. Supt . of Public Works - Dougherty
Asst. Supt . of Public Works - Hannan
Supt . of Public Works - Dingman
Alderman - Bordonj
City Clerk - Rundle
MINUTES:
(OF Comm. Ewanicki : Seconded by Comm. Cleveland
OESOLVED, That the minutes of the January 11 , 1978 meeting be approved as
�ecorded by the City Clerk.
Q Carried Unanimously
<ETITIONS AND HEARINGS OF PERSONS BEFORE THE BOARD :
dow-away
Mr. Dan Stinebring, 504 Stewart Avenue , Apt . 1 , spoke to the Board, requesting
the Board to redi,-ess all or part of the towing charge of $30. 00 which he
paid to retrieve his car which was towed from Stewart Avenue by Ryan Towing
Service during the snow emergency. He reported that the street was posted
for three days but not plowed, and he had had to park in a downtown parking
garage and walk back to his residence on Stewart Avenue . He feels the
circumstances were extenuating, and that he made every effort to cooperate .
iscussion followed on the floor. .
Resolution
By Comm. Shaw: Seconded by Comm. Schickel
RESOLVED, That the Board accept Mr. Stinebring' s request and refer it to
the Parking, Traffic & Transit Committee .
Carried Unanimously
REPORT OF THE CITY ATTORNEY: Complaint from Pars . Halloran
City Attorney Shapiro reported he had received a telephone call from Mrs .
Halloran of Turner Place requesting him to present the following problem
before the Board: Mrs . Halloran claims that many employees from the Morse
Chain factory are parking on the residential streets , most particularly
Turner Place, creating a problem for the residents there . She said the
parking lot is clear and they could park in the Morse Chain lot but don' t
because it is easier to park on the street . She maintains she has heard of
a! Supreme Court ruling of some sort that says that residential parking
gets priority over industrial parking if there is parking available for
industrial parking. She asked what the city could do about it , and City
Attorney Shapiro agreed to bring it to the attention of the Board.
Discussion followed on the floor. It was agreed that a letter will be
written to the Morse Chain Company requesting them to warn their employees
,efore any action is taken.
'EPORT OF THE CITY CONTROLLER:
,Mayor Conley reported that Controller Daley is compiling figures on the
snow and water emergency to indicate how it is affecting the budget , and
this report will be presented to the Board at its next meeting.
STAFF REPORTS:
Snow Removal_
Asst. Supt . Dougherty reported that to the best of his knowledge every
street in the city is passable for emergency vehicles . Many of the streets
have one-way traffic and the crews are stilt ploughing and pushing back the
snow. Operations are concentrated at night at moving snow. The slush is
being hauled out of Cayuga Street to keep the channel open in the Fall Creek
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area. The crews are trying to start opening up drainage systems , get
crosswalks cleared, improve site distance at corners and are hauling snow
away during the day on a s,naller scale.
Mayor Conley added that the crews ha also cleared space in Stewart Park
for parking , cleared the parking lot at Boynton School , and cleared a
portion of Cass Park to hold the tow d-away cars which were legally parked
but had to be moved fox the convenience of snow ploughing and removal.
Garbage Pickup
Comm. Whispell asked what the status of the garbage pickup schedule is .
Asst . Supt . Dougherty reported that the program is back on regular schedule
and the garbage which was not picked up last week, when operations were
suspended, will be picked up this week.
WATER AND SANITARY SEWERS COMMITTEE :
Equalization of water an sewer rates - Spencer Rd. /Elmira Rd. and
Coddington Rd. annexation arias
By Comm. Ewanic is Secon e y Comm. Schickel :
RESOLVED , That the water and sewer rates in the Spencer Road/Elmira Road
area, formerly annexed by the City of Ithaca from the Town of Ithaca, be
modified to be the same as the usual rates for these services charged to
other city residents within the city' s corporate limits ; said new rates to
be effective for water used subseque t to December 31 , 1977.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Common Council be requested to remove the
special sewer assessment on properties in the Coddington Road annexation
area, effective January 1 , 1978 , or as near thereto as is compatible with
the normal tax billing process of the City of Ithaca.
Discussion followed on the floor.
A vote on the resolution resulted as follows ;
Carried Unanimously
HIGHWAY, STREET LIGHTING AND REFUSE OMMITTEE :
Bill - Engineering Services „
By Coinm. Shaw: Seconded by Comm. Ew nicki
RESOLVED, That a bill of Barton , Brown, Clyde and Loguidice for engineering
services in connection with modification and improvements to Flrn_ira Road,
be approved in the amount of $4 , 707 . ( S .
Carried Unanimously
Change Order - McGuire & Bennett
By Comm. Shaw; Seconded by Comm, Cl veland
RESOLVED, That a change order from McGuire & Bennett in connection with
the construction of the Stewart Avenue retaining wall , which provides for
the replacement of 24 lineal feet of existing wall and footing , be approved
in the amount of $1 , 500 .
Carried Unanimously
Requisition #2 - McGuire & Bennett
By Comm. Shaw: Seconded by Comm. Ew nicki
RESOLVED, That Requisition # 2 of McG ire $ Bennett for construction services
in connection with the construction cf the Stewart Avenue retaining wall ,
be approved in the amount of $27 , 273.
Carried Unanimously
-BRIDGES , CREEKS AND STORM DRAINAGE COMMITTEE :
Update report of Fall Creek situation
Asst . Supt . Hannan reported that openings are capable of absorbing more wat
than they did before so that we can ' t anticipate any worse flooding con,liti<;.1
than we had before and it shouldn ' t jam up again, With the channels opened
up and, depending on the weather in the next few clays , hopefully the jam
will be taken out .
Regarding the sewage affluent pipeline project , about 2 ,000 Feet of pipe
was laid in two days , and it is expected the hookup can be made tomorrow
morning sometime and have it ready f r use for the slush after f:lle flood.
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Mr. Hannan said the school was already flooded and anything the city has done
didn' t make the school ' s problem any worse .
Improvement to Fall Creek
By Comm. Clevelan : Seconded by Comm. Schickel
RESOLVED , That the Common Council be requested to establish a capital project
of $10 ,000 to be used by the department to investigate improvements to Fall
Creek to prevent the recurrence of the extreme high ground water levels .
►i_scussion followed on the floor.
vote on the resolution resulted as follows :
Carried Unanimously
PUBLIC BUILDINGS , PUBLIC GROUNDS AND PARKS COMMITTEE :
Requisition #1 - Collins F, Walton
By Comm. Schickel : Seconded by Comm. Ewanicki
RESOLVED, That Requisition #1 from Collins & Walton for plumbing and heating
services in connection with the Family Medical Center , be approved in the
LLJmount of $13, 817 . 70 .
Q Carried Unanimously
Jequisition # 2 - McGuire & Bennett
y Comm. Schickel : Seconded by Comm. Whispell
ESOLVED , That Requisition #2 from McGuire & Bennett for construction
<ervices in connection with the Family Medical Center , be approved in the
amount of $2013( ) .
Carried Unanimously
Invoice #8 - O' Brien & Taube
By Comm Schickel : Seconded by Comm. Cleveland
RESOLVED, That invoice #8 of O ' Brien & Taube for architectural services in
connection with the supervision of construction of the Family Medical Center ,
c; approved in the amount of $600 .
Carried Unanimously
Bids for Site Improvements at Hangar Theater
By Comm. Schickel : Seconded by Comm. Whispell
RESOLVED, That the Superintendent be authorized to receive bids for site
improvements at the Hangar Theater in connection with plans prepared by
T. G. Miller and specifications developed by the Engineering Division.
Carried Unanimously
FINANCE , ACCOUNTS AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS COMMITTEE :
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By Comm. Whispell : Seconded by Comm. Ewanicki
RESOLVED, That bills audited and approved by the Finance Committee as listed
on Abstract No. 2 of the General Fund accounts of the Department of Public
Works , and on Abstract No . 2 of the Water and Sewer Division , be approved
for payment .
Carried Unanimously
PARKING, TRAFFIC AND TRANSIT COMMITTEE :
Bids or Bus Shelters
Comm. Cleveland reported that bids were received for supplying 16 bus
shelters in accordance with the specifications of December 5 , 1977 and the
-ddendum of December 14 , 1977 , as follows :
1 . Community Bus Shelters , Inc. $21 , 650
2 . Handi-Hut , Inc. 23 , 855
3. Columbia Equipment Company, Inc. 24 ,633
4. Hires Turner Glass Company 38 ,000
Community Bus Shelters , Inc. had not received the addendum of December 14 ,
1977 ) which provided for wind screens , prior to opening of bidding. Inquiry
indicated that their additional charge for the wind screens would be $2 , 050 ,
making a total net bid of $23 , 700 .
Resolution
By Comm. Cleveland: Seconded by Comm. Schickel
RESOLVED, That the contract for supplying 16 bus shelters in accordance with
the specifications dated December 5 , 1.977 and the addendum of December 14 , 19771
be awarded to Community Bus Shelters , inc. for their b; d price of $ ?3 , 700 .
Carried Unaiiimousfy
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Aurora Street Status
Mayor Conley asked or the status of the request to return Aurora Street
to traffic both ways and was advised the petition is still in committee
and may require a public }searing.
ADJOURNMENT :
The Board adjourned at 5 : 30 p .m. into Executive Session.
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J p A. Rundle , City Clerk ward on ey, M or
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS
CITY OF ITHACA, NEW YORK
Regular Meeting 4 : 00 P.M. February 8 , 1978
PRESENT :
Mayor - Conley
Commissioners (4) - Allan, Ewa.nicki , Schickel , Shaw
ABSENT:
mmissioners (2) - Cleveland, Whispell
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HERS PRESENT :
pt. of Public Works - Dingman
Asst. Supt. of Public Works - Dougherty
Asst . Supt. of Public Works - Hannan
City Attorney - Shapiro
City Engineer - Cox
Director , Planning & Development - Van Cort
City Clerk - Rundle
NUTES:
Comm. Ewanicki : Seconded by Comm. Allan
SOLVED, That the Minutes of the January 25 , 1978 meeting be approved as
corded by the City Clerk.
Ld Carried Unanimously
dTITIONS AND HEARINGS OF PERSONS BEFORE THE BOARD:
Fall Creek Water Situation
Mr. Ernest Grosser, 102 {V. Falls Street , appeared before the Board to commend
Asst. Supt . of Public Works Hannan and the city crews for the job they have
been doing in the Fall Creek area in respect to the water, and also thanked
Mayor Conley for his efforts .
r?TY ATTORNEY' S REPORT:
aster Declaration Request
�y Attorney Shapiro reported that basically the request goes to the
-ernor' s Office , to the New York Division of Milit,ry any? Nav^1 Affairs ,
which is a division of the Executive Department . A call was made yesterday
to Arnold Grusky, State Coordinating Officer of the N.Y. Division of Military
and *Naval Affairs . The request has been made to the Governor to declare the
Fall Creek Area of Ithaca a disaster. A telegram was sent today to the
Governor.
He said one of the procedural requirements of the state in a disaster situa-
tion such as this is that they request some back-up information. That informa-
tion includes the nature and scope of the disaster, the amount of funds which
have been expended, the damage to property, future dangers , etc. That informa-
tion is currently being compiled by the departments primarily not actively
involved with handling the disaster itself. They will be asked for some input
but an attempt will be made to hold it to a minimum so they can get on with
their business . Once the Governor declares the area a disaster area, it opens
up to all sorts of state and federal funds and assistance . The Governor is
the only one who can request the federal government that it be declared a
disaster area; we cannot request that directly.
The first step , the process of getting the Governor to declare it a disaster
area, is underway; we have declared it locally a disaster area; we hope to j
have the information to the Governor' s Office by the end of the week- -at least
well as we can put it together in that short period of time.
A or Conley commented that the city wants to ask for the assistance now because
`;.might allow some state and federal aid to come immediately to the school
district for resources the city can' t give them, in addition to the fact that
the city is not yet out of danger. The weather and the lake level has not
worked in the city' s favor as yet. The school district has received enough
damage for them to be considered a disaster.
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STAFF REPORTS :
S,aperl;,tcn cnt ' s Report
Supt . Dingman reported on how the department is set up for the particular
emergencies . The staff have been working a lot of overtime and have all of
the facilities of the department concentrated on the problems of the snow
storms in general , the Fall Creek area in particular. In respect to the
management of activities in respect to the drainage in Fall Creek area , he
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indted to Asst . Supt . Hannan that this is his problem and the entire
resources of the department are at hi3 disposal in managing in whatever way
he can the runoff of Fall Creek. He ,as been assisted by Construction and
Maintenance forces . To a lesser exte t the Parks Division has been engaged
in auflle of the snow removal activitie in spelling Asst . Dougherty' s depart-
ment so that he can free up his peopla for more snow removal work and for
whatever flood protection work is nec ssary. In addition to that , City
Engineer Cox' s Engineering Division has been keeping records of surveillance
and have been giving valuable support in connection with the management of
our operations with respect to the current emergencies in Fall Creek, which
is a continuance of an emergency whici started back in January and during that
emergency we had a ruptured water lip,-, and Supt . Dingman asked Asst . Supt. .�,.
Hannan to report to the Board on thes two items--what is currently being
done about Fall Creek and what the si uation has been and is there and what
anticipated; also to tell the Board h w the water crisis was handled.
Water Plant
Asst. Sup}. Hannan re-6rted that cn t e raw water line break the city has
spent about $10 ,000 , of which about $ ,000 of it is rental of equipment.
The repair has been completed there. He said he doesn' t have a whole lot of
faith in how permanent it is because f the nature of the ground at the
particular time--a frozen condition i that 70 degree slope. However, repairs
are complete and it is back in operation as far as the water plant is concerned.
Fall Creek Situation
Mr. Hannan said the Fall Creek situat on, as of February 4th, had cost the city
about $25 ,000 . This does not include the pipe which was installed. He said
he feels this is a temporary solution The pipe will be 100% salvageable and
will be used -in a different fashion. He said that as far as handling the
situation, he feels that the creek is no different than any other stream, large
or small. It has frequently occurred in Fall Creek and will continue to occur.
They have provided an opening, called the Cayuga Street Diversion at the
moment , as a safety valve. If the weather is a prolonged situation as forecast
at the moment , he thinks the thermal solution will eventually bore itself a
channel down through which will be able to handle the creek when a thaw occurs.
Mayor Conley commented that on two different occasions the Corps of Engineer'"'
and on one occasion the DEC engineer, have been here and have commended the
city for the amount of effort put into this and saying that diversion is the
only alternative left in a situation like this . He said he was very careful
before the press to explain that the Corps of Engineers have not recommended
blasting, do not recommend bringing planes in with nitrate bombs to use up the
creep and have very- carefully gone Over all kinds of solutions and it comes
back to diversion ditches .
Comm. Shaw commented that the lake can handle a significant amount of water
from the run-off and asked Mr. Hannan to speak on this.
Asst. Supt. Hannan reported that the lake level is not going to be an ally
this year. The DoT are going to have as quickly as possible , to dump all the
,rater they can in order to make ready for the snow melt and they are dumping
water as fast as they can. The problem is that the Seneca River does not let
the water go out very fast. They have a number of downstream conditions which
also give them a problem. He said there is a strong indication we will have
problems in the city if we have a snoA melt unless it is gradual .
City Engineer Cox commented that the entire Oswego Basin is in a real bind.
DoT is well aware of that , as are other communities . He said the DoT are
doing everything they can, and they are well aware of our problems.
Emergency Purchase of Pipe Wma
Supt. Dingman informed the Board it was necessary to buy pipe in excess of t
amount normal for the department to buy without bidding, except in an emerge y.
Under the circumstances , it was necessary to declare an emergency in order tu"`
purchase $6 , 500 of Johns-Manville pipe without a bid.
Resolution
By Comm. Ewanicki : Seconded by Comm, Allan
RESOLVED, That the. Board declares an emergency exists which does not permit
adequate time for bidding, and consequently authorizes the department to pur , ,,
chase needed pipe from the Johns-Manville Co. in the amount of $6 ,500 without
the usual formality of bidding.
Carried Unanimously
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Emergency Purchase of S,. : t
Supt. Dingman informed one Board that during the height of the snow season , an
accident occurred at the Cargill Mine which threatened to cut off the city' s
salt supply. Mr. Dingman went to International Salt Company and requested
them to deliver salt to the city and that price was slightly in excess of our
bid price and the department purchased $4 , 381 . 95 of salt from International .
Resolution
By Comm. Allan : Seconded by Comm. Schickel
RESOLVED, That an emergency existed which did not permit the normal process of
b.'---'ing on the purchase of salt , and the Board authorized the Superintendent
tc ay salt from the International Salt Company in the amount of $4 , 381 . 95 .
Carried Unanimously
Trai-isfer of Funds
Supt. Dingman reported that during the water supply emergency it was necessary
for Asst. Supt. Hannan to rent equipment in the F8340-1 account in whic,i funds
had not been provided in the budget. Therefore , he requested the Board to
transfer funds .
Resolution
B omm. Schickel : Seconded by Comm. Ewanicki
R LVED, That the following transfer of funds in the Water $ Sewer Division
b pproved:
FROM: Water Contingency F1990 $6 ,000
W TO: Water-General
Maintenance F8340-1 $6 , 000 Rental of Equipment 413
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Reason for transfer: break in raw water line caused by landslide .
Carried Unanimously
A pointment
Stipt . Dingman requested approval of the following appointment :
B.T omm. Schickel : Seconded by Comm. Shaw
C C. Ballard, a Truck Driver in the Construction and Maintenance Division
a . 83 per hour , effective February 6 , 1978 .
Carried Unanimously
Supt. Dingman commended the staff and employees of the department who had
taken over during the snow emergency, the water emergency and now the flood
emergency, some of which time he was unable to be present , and he wished to
report for the record that he appreciated their efforts .
Comm. Ewanicki expressed appreciation for the cooperation of the Southern
Cayuga Lake Intermunicipal Water Commission with the City of Ithaca during
the water emergency.
Mayor Conley reported that the Southern Cayuga Lake Intermunicipal Water
Commission had asked that a meeting be established between the Board of Public
Works and their Commission to try to establish some emergency procedures for
the future. Mayor Conley thinks it appropriate that we respond to their
request .
BRIDGES, CREEKS AND STORM DRAINAGE COMMITTEE :
Fall Creek Improvements - Capital Project
Supt. llingman reported that in respect to the Board' s recommendation to
investigate improvements to Fall Creek , Common Council ' s action was in effect
to agree in principle , but to recommend that the department establish a scope
Df r^rvices and to present it as a capital project to the Capital Improvements
c sa Committee for review and recommendation to the Budget & Administration
�c. t:tee of Common Council. Therefore , as soon as the department gets the
t .i it will prepare a scope of services for the Capital Improvements Review
,oj,-lmittee to work on.
'UBLIC BUILDINGS , PUBLIC GROUNDS AND PARKS COMMITTEE :
3x s or Agricultural Tractor_
omm. Sch cTe reported that bids were received for supplying one agricultural
:ractor as follows :
Lfydt.n Lawn. & Recreation Corp. $3, 740 . 00 net
T & J Simplicity Sales £, Service $3, 159. 77 net
-4- February 8 , 1978
Resolution
RESOLVED, That the contract for supplying one agricultural tractor in accordance
with the specifications of January i8 1978 , be awarded to T & J simplicity,
Sales & Service for their low net bid of $3 , 159 . 77.
Carried Unanimously
Bids for Rehabilitation of 213 S. Plain Street
Comm. Schickel reported that bids wer received for the rehabilitation of 213
S. Plain Street . Architect Boehlecke has recommended the following award;
.•,.
Resolution
RESOLVED, That the contract for rehabilitating 213 S, Plain Street in
accordance with the plans and specifi ations advertised January 17 , 1978 be
awarded to McCarthy Builders for thei low base bid of $24 ,990 , accepting
alternate #4 (Siding) .
Carried Unanimously
Construction of Downtown Bus Shelters
By Comm. Schickel : Seconded by Comm. Allan
RESOLVED, That Requisition #2 from V. Giordano Construction & Supply Company
for services in connection with the construction of the downtown bus shelters
be approved in the amount of $14 , 580 .
Carried Unanimously
Construction Administration - Downtown Bus Shelters
By Comm. Schickel : Seconded by Comm. Ewanic i
RESOLVED, That a bill of O' Brien & Ta be for construction administration in
connection with the construction of the downtown bus shelters , be approved in
the amount of $86. 24 .
Carried Unanimously
Electrical Work - Downtown Bus Shelters
By Comm. Schickel : Seconded by Comm. Allan
RESOLVED, That Requisition #20 from Richardson Bros , for electrical work in
connection with the construction of the downtown bus shelters, be approved 1 o'%►
the amount of $1 , 552 ,
Carried Unanimously r
Construction Services - Family Medicine Center.
By Comm. Schickel : Seconded by Comm. Ewaniicki
RESOLVED, That Requisition # 3 from IMc wire & Bennett for construction services
in connection with the Family Medicine Center, be approved in the amount of
$16 , 303.
Carried Unanimously
Electrical Work - Family Medicine Center
By Comm. Schickel : Seconded by Comm. Allan
RESOLVED, That Requisition #1 from Norton Electric Company for services in
connection i..ith the Family Medicine Center, be approved in the amount of
$9 ,990.
Carried Unanimously
Construction Administration - Family Medicine Center
By Comm. Schickel : Secon e by Comm, Shaw
RESOLVED That a bill from O' Brif,r. $ Taube for construction administration in
connection with the Family medicine Center, be approved in the amount of $300.
Carried Unanimously
Plumbing Services - Family Medicine Center
By Comm. Schic el : Seconded by Comm. Allan
RESOLVED, That Requisition #1 from Donahue-Halverson for plumbing services
connection with the Family Medicine Center , be approved in the amount of
$ 7 , 659 .
Carried Unanimously
Bids on Landscaping for Elmira Road
By Comm. Schickel ; Seconded by Comm. Ewanicki
RESOLVED, That the Superintendent be authorized to take bids on landscaping
for Elmira Road in accordance with plans and specifications prepared by Barton,
Brown, Clyde & Loguidice ,
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Upon being asked what the status negotiations with the merchants on Elmira
Road is , City Attorney Shapiro r r,ted that on Thursday , February 2 he heard
from Attorney McDermott who adv. iiim that he was disappointed with Council ' s
action on Wednesday night in wh ne Council confirmed the assessment . He
believed his clients would proba` go ahead and authorize him to proceed with
a lawsuit and City Attorney Shar) - -_ did hear in the media coverage on Thursday-
that apparently that ' s what they decided to do , but he hasn' t received any
papers on that yet .
Discussion followed on the floor concerning landscaping for Elmira Road.
A to on the resolution resulted as follows :
Ayes (4) - Shaw, Ewanicki , Allan , �,}ayor Conley
Nays (1) - Schickel
Carried
Design Services - Peripheral Streets Project
By Comm. Schickel : Seconded by Comm. Ewanicki
RESOLVED, That a bill of Egner Associates for design services in connection
with the peripheral streets project , be approved in the amount of $21 , 242 . 69.
Di%_4 ission followed on the floor.
A e on the resolution resulted as follows :
Carried Unanimously
krc.ittectural Services - Hangar Theater Restrooms
By Comm, Schickel : Seconded by Comm. Allan
:ESOLVED, That a proposal from Robert Mueller for architectural services in
-onnecti.on with the Hangar Theater restrooms , be approved in the amount of
51 , 800 .
Carried Unanimously
'INANCE, ACCOU14TS AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS CMZTITTEE :
;y m. Allan: Seconded by Comm. Ewanicki
.E: ,'D, That bills audited and approved by the Finance Committee as listed
n tract No. 3 of the General Fund accounts of the Department of Public
orlcs , and on Abstract No. 3 of the Water and Sewer Division, be approved for
ayment.
T IS FURTHER RESOLVED, That bills receivable be approved and ordered
endered.
Carried Unanimously
',RKING, TRAFFIC AND TRANSIT COQ fITTEE :
)wing Charges during Snow Emergency
_ty Attorney Shapiro reported that 7 or 8 of the tow-away charges are being
ivestigated. He said he turned down at least a dozen more- -the usual situa-
.on on these was that they were parked illegally; they knew this ; the city
-ews had to get in to clean up the streets ; therefore , the cars were towed
,ay. He said there was some confusion regarding the cars illegally parked
d towed at the owner' s expense , and those legally parked and towed at the
ty' s expense.
JOURNMENT :
a motion the meeting adjourned at 5 : 20 p .m.
01
ease h �, RUndl,yv City Clerk Edward J, M
nley , ai
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS
ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE
FEBRUARY 8, 1978
10685 Block 99 Partnership(Ramada Inn) G2122 137.68
10686 Andrew J. Sommese G2122 16.82
10687 John Navros F2144 13.58
10688 Citizens Savings Bank F2144 23.97
10689 Thomas Jackson F2144 24.68
10690 Stephen Russell F2144 127.86
10691 Nycrest Corp. F2144 126.58
10692 City of Ithaca G2801 816.96
10693 City of Ithaca G2801 269.04
10694 City of Ithaca G2801 945.06
10695 Village of Dryden F2378 134.54
1--0696 City of Ithaca F2801 828.67
10696 City-of Ithaca 62801 8-28:66
10697
10698 Village of Trumansburg F2378 65.18
10699 Albanese Plumbing G2122 17.00
10700 City of Ithaca F8310-6-309 581.71
10700 City of Ithaca G8110-6-309 581.71
10701 City of Ithaca F8310-6-309 588.90
10701 City of Ithaca 68110-6-309 588.90
10702 City of Ithaca F8310-6-309 125.81
10702 City of Ithaca 68110-6-309 125.81
10703 City of Ithaca F8310-6-309 48.99
10703 City of Ithaca G8110-6-309 48.99
10704 City of Ithaca F8310-6-309 18.03
10704 City of Ithaca 68110-6-309 18.03
10705 City of Ithaca F8310-6-309 13.84
10705 City of Ithaca 68110-6-309 13.83
10706 City of Ithaca F8310-6-309 9.93
10706 City of Ithaca 68110-6-309 ----4.94
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WATER
SEWER
APPROVED BY FINANCE COMMITTEE
1120 Melvin L. Passman A1710 10.00
1121 E. Zaldokas A1710 10.50
1122 Cornell University A1710 50.50
1123 Carl Pancoldo A1710 18.00
89.00
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BOARD OF P I IFI, IC WCIRKS FFDII N GS
CITY OF I'Flt' CA, N EW YORK
ar Nuet ing 4 00 P.M. February 22 , 197E
Conley
Corr .-"Issioners (S) Allan , Ewanicki , Schickel , Shaw , Whi-spell
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OT EERS P!�"---
';7,t . of 7-1- is Works - Dingman
Asst. . Supt . of Public Works - Hannan
Af-sz . Supt . of Public Works - Dougherty
Cite 'Engineer - Cox
C L v Controller - Daley
Cite _^.ttorrt• - Shapiro
, , -, doni , Gutenberger
- lerl, - j"undle
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Comm. Schickel : Seconded by Comm. Ewanick-i approved as
--,�-SF:LVFD, That the `,'inutes of the February 8 , 2978 meetLng be app-r
--ccorded by the City' Clerk .
Carried 7nanimously
E-T to Y -,card J . Moore , Jr.
lna5mucl- 1 commissioners had copies of the letter mom "".r . Moore .
1
reading was waived, but entered into the minutes a5 0-, ow';
e ry 8
lo : Department of Public Works
All mem-hers o �_r
the Common Council
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I a:. cstrated and Perhaps negative at this
f the City of Ithaca , ov�ncT a
resicent o
e a7id 1% . Lincoln St . , I feel my opinion; a- c,b s e rvat ons
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111 -j1d concern you. Additionally , my father served the zi—\ =or th4r
vears on the T'olice Force .
has been one c1r the most disagreeable winters I can reca" and
mean weatherwi- se ! It ha5 been a n� �h+ma f C) T" L
alike , x.• i-Lh hazardous e-1-periences a d2liv =are :
s are causing me to say this' j 1,1i11 order
inadequate street plowing
2 . Paiju-e to enforce, alternate parking
Clean L I s and ruhiic
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54 - 4 - February 22 , 1978
P. S. Another problem is that the present system only works if people are
willing to "tell on" their neighbors . lost people aren ' t- -especially since
it isn ' t confidential . "
Alderman Gutenberger asked for a reclarification of the policy of the city
regarding the cleaning of the sidewalks .
Discussion followed on the floor.
Supt . Dingman commented that the law i clear on it . The sidewalk within ..
the public right-of-way is the owner ' s responsibility and the owner must ,
among other things , keep it clear of i e and snow. If he fails to do it
within a reasonable length of time , de ermined by the Superintendent , then
the Superintendent causes it to be cle ned by city forces , the cost of the
cleaning plus 50 percent overhead, to e billed to the owner. From the
homeowner' s point of view this is not very economical way to get a side-
walk cleaned. When a complaint is reg stered, the complainant is required
to give his name and address . The cal s should be made to City Hall ,
directed to the Construction and Maint nance Division who have forms to
register the complaints on. Complaint may also be made through Board
members or aldermen.
COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR:
Mayor Conley informed the Board that h will take steps to set up a meeting
between the Board of Public Works and he Southern Cayuga Lal-, Intermunici-
pal Water Commission to try to establi h emergency procedure: Jr the future .
BRIDGES, CREEKS AND STORM DRAINAGE
Report on Fall Creek Flooding
Asst . Supt . Hannan reported that the Fall Creek level has been brought down
so that the creek is within the channel ; they are continuing to generate
slush which is probably a function of the stream itself washing the slush
out from underneath. They are accomp fishing a lot by keeping the opening
free so that when the melted water do s occur, there will be an immediate
escape for the water instead of a bac -up situation which is what happened
in the past . He said if the diversio ditch is not enough, the next spot
will be the two outlets along Cayuga treet and the railroad ditch. Both
of these are presently being enlarged and cleaned as much as possible . At
the moment the situation is stable .
Alderman Bordoni commented that it ha been suggested the diversion ditch
should be widened to 30 feet and aske if this s a practical thing to do .
City Engineer Cox reported that Profs Liggett and Murphy p : ented, at a
meeting of Mr. Cox, Mayor Conley, rep esentatives of the scil,_ )l district and
residents of Fall Creek , the findings of an investigation of the capability
of the diversion as set up for North ayuga Street . They have been able to
make some approximation of the amount of flow we could expect the channel to
handle in the event of a rise in wate level . The 30 feet is simply a number
which they used in their calculations as being the average width of the
channel . One of their recommendation was that the channel be wider at its
opening. Likewise it was one of their recommendations that the fence and
guardrail along Rte. 13 be taken out nd it be widened there ; again because
the calculations assumed an average idth. They assumed the average width
of the channel was 30 feet so they a e suggesting the entire width be that
much.
Another suggestion was that we try t temporarily plug the diversions we
have now available and leave them cl sed so when we do encounter some in-
creased flow we let that water work hrough the slush into the channel . Thf
is some merit to that idea , but that would depend upon the weather conditiol,F ,�
Mr. Cox said he hand' t had an opport nity to discuss the idea with Mr. Hannan_
so couldn' t offer much in the way of answers at that point .
Alderman Bordoni asked Mr. Cox to coLment on the amount of good it would do
to increase the sandbagging along th banks on both sides 3-6 feet .
Mr. Cox commented that the gentlemen from Cornell University were good
enough to research the records and p ovided data on the past maximum flows
for the month of March. From those hey were able to calculate the
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the possibility of flows to expect next month. It is difficult to put on
the probability curve where they think they ought to be looking to , but it
gives an idea what kind of flows to expect . Mr. Cox said he believed the
gentlemen indicated it was their impression that with these flows , with the
diversions the city has , that they thought there was a pretty good chance
the stream would handle it without overtopping the banks if the ice were
floated. If the ice is broken up there is in fact a chance that it is going
to cause more serious problems . Regarding sandbagging Mr. Cox said his
answer would be "no. "
Asst . Supt . Dougherty commented that the crews are continually enlarging
the diversion ditches and keeping them clear.
Mayor Conley reported that staff would meet the following morning and he
asked Supt. Dingman to discuss the Liggett and Murphy proposals . There
were a lot of suggestions made which he hoped the staff would have a chance
to go over at that meeting and try to implement whatever they think they
could.
(D Mr. Cox commented that one thing is to have warmer water and keep that in
®the channel to keep the ice broken up , and he thought that is a good idea.
, ' He said he thought the residents will be willing to go along with the program
<of temporarily closing the diversions if they know why the creek is coming
Q up again as a result.
<Mayor Conley reported there will be a meeting with the Fall Creek Civic
Association on Sunday at which time Chief Weaver will speak ; he plans to
ask Profs . Liggett and Murphy to attend that meeting.
Asst . Supt. Hannan commented that he hated to see theoretical possibilities
handed out as solutions . He didn' t think this is the kind of information
that should be given to the media. He said we shouldn' t be thinking in
terms of destruction and he hated to have this kind of conversation at the
Board meeting.
Capital Project__ - Fall Creek
t" Comm. Whisper - Seconded by Comm. Ewanicki
RESOLVED, Ths - - e Board approve the proposal for a capital project to
develop a Pla Action which has as its basis the protection of lives and
property on r ides of Fall Creek.
IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED, That the project as approved be referred to the
Capital Improvements Review Committee for recommendation to the Common
Council for funding at its March 1 meeting.
Carried Unanimously
Plan of Action - Consultant Services
By Comm. Whispell : Seconded by Comm. Schickel
RESOLVED, That subject to the approval of funding by the Common Council ,
the Superintendent be authorized to engage a consultant to aid in the
development of the Plan of Action.
Carried Unanimously
Mayor Conley left the meeting at 5 : 08 p. m. Vice-Chairman Ewanicki chaired
the balance of the meeting.
STAFF REPORTS
Appointment and Promotion
Supt . Dingman requested approval of the following appointment and promotion :
By Comm. Schickel : Seconded by Comm. Allan
RESOLVED, That John T. Ailing be appointed as a Laborer in the Buildings
and Grounds Division at $ 3. 29 per hour , effective February 19 , 1978.
Carried Unanimously
By Comm. Schickel : Seconded by Comm. Whispell
RESOLVED, That Richard Bowlsby be permanently promoted to the position of
Chief Sewer Plant Operator in the Water and Sewer Division at an annual
salary of $14 , 194 , effective February 17 , 1978 .
Carried Unanimously
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Supt . Dingman commented that Mr. Bo lsby has been acting as Chief Sewer
Plant Operator , has taken and passed the Civil Service examination and the
salary is the same as he is currently receiving .
WATER AND SEWER COMMITTEE
Agreement- -City of Ithaca and Village of Cayuga Heights
By Comm. Schickel : Second e by Comm. Shaw
RESOLVED , That an agreement between the City of Ithaca and the Village of
Cayuga Heights which provides for t e service of six Cayuga Heights resi -
dents with city water and which establishes the conditions and rates for
such service , be approved.
Carried Unanimously
Southern Cayuga Lake Intermunicipal Water Commission Billing
Comm. Schickel reported that the Southern Cayuga Lake Intermunicipal Water
Commission has billed the City $26 , 796 for the 22 ,400 ,000 gallons of water
provided by the Commission during t e January 26-February 1 water emergency.
This billing is at the Commission' s bulk rate of $1 . 14 per thousand gallons ,
plus an electric demand charge of $1 , 260 .
By Comm. Schickel : Seconded by Comm. Allan
RESOLVED, That the bill of the SCLI C be referred to the Water and Sewer
Committee for review and recommendation.
Carried Unanimously
HIGHWAY COMMITTEE :
Challenge Industries - Request
Comm. Shaw reported that Challenge Industries has requested that the City
provide a replacement belt for the conveyor at the glass recycling plant
at a delivered cost of approximately $S50 . They request that the funds
for this replacement come from the capital revenue sharing funds which were
originally set up for improvements and equipment at the glass recycling
plant . There is a balance of approximately $5 , 100 in this account . ,
By Comm. Shaw: Seconded by Comm. S hickel
RESOLVED, That the Superintendent b authorized to purchase and have
delivered for installation by Chall nge Industries a replacement belt for The
conveyor unit at the glass recycliny plant at an estimated cost of $550 , to
be charged against Capital Account 890-132 , Glass Recycling.
Carried Unanimously
Parlor City Construction Company - Zeconstruction of Elmira_ Road
By Comm. Shaw: Seconded by Comm. S hickel
RESOLVED, That Requisition No . 9 fr m the Parlor City Co:,:.: -- ruction Company
for services in connection with the reconstruction of Elmira Road be
approved in the amount of $43 , 571 . 35 .
Carried Unanimously
Barton, Brown, Clyde , and Loguidice - Supervision of Construction
By Comm. Shaw: Seconded by Comm. S hickel
RESOLVED, That a bill from Barton , Brown , Clyde , and Loguidice for super-
vision of construction on Elmira Road , be approved in the amount of $117. 55 .
Carried Unanimously
Peripheral Streets
By Comm. Shaw: Seconded by Comm. S hickel
RESOLVED, That the Superintendent ba authorized to receive bids on the
reconstruction of the 100 block of gest State Street , the 100 block of
South Cayuga Street and the 100 blo k of North Cayuga Street in accordance
with plans and specifications prepared by Anton J. Egner.
Discussion followed on the floor.
A vote on the resolution resulted a3 follows :
Carried Unanimously
PUBLIC BUILDINGS , PUBLIC GROUNDS AN PARKS COMMITTEE
Family Medicine Center Furniture Bids
Comm. Schickel reported that bids for the furniture for the Family Medicine
Center were received on February 17 and an oral recommendation will be made
at this meeting.
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Family Medicine Center Medical Equipment Bids
Comm. Schickel reported that bids for the me ical equipment for the Family
Medicine Center were received on February 17 and an oral recommendation will
be made at this meeting.
City Engineer Cox reported that the combined bids on furniture brought the
cost over the budget for the items . With that in mind the architect has
recommended going with the low bidder. The hopsital staff has agreed they
could do without furnishings for what is termed the "employee ' s lounge ," and
would recommend eliminating 1 each of items A, B, D and E , and bring the
total down to $3, 702 . 20 for the low bidder. Mr. Cox recommended awarding
the bid to Benche , Inc. of Syracuse , N.Y. who are willing to place the order
that way.
Completion date , according to Mr. Cox, has been extended to April 21 , 1978.
Resolution
By Comm. chickel : Seconded by Comm. Allan
RESOLVED, That the bid for the furniture for the Family Medicine Center be
Co awarded to Benche , Inc. of Syracuse , N.Y. for the low bid of $3 , 702 . 20 ,
®eliminating Items 1 each A, B , D and E.
T'i Carried Unanimously
QRegarding bids for medical equipment , Mr. Cox reported that hospital staff
<are canvassing the bids , thus a recommendation is not ready for action but
<hopefully it will be ready for the next meeting of the Board.
FINANCE AND C. TAL ACCOUNTS COMMITTEE
By Comm. Whispell : Seconded by Comm. Schickel
RESOLVED, That bills audited and approved by the Finance Committee as 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 bills receivable be approved and ordered
rendered.
Carried Unanimously
ADJOURNMENT :
On a motion the meeting adjourned at 5 : 27 p .m.
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se ft A. Rundle , City Clerk Edward J. Conl y , May
Board Of Public Works Proceedings
Accounts Receivable
February 22, 1978
10707 Raymond Handlan F2144 46.43
10708 Norman D. Freeman F2144 34.91
10709 Robert S. Miller F2144 23.92
10710 Michael Gold F2144 32.84
10711 Thomas Jackson F2144 28.39"
10712 L. L. Johnson F2144 24.75
10713 Anthony Cerrache F2144 11. 29
10714 Doris Yengo F2144 30.71
10715 Angelo Paolengeli F2144 23.92
10716 Richard Aafard-Group Homes of Tomp.County F2144 13.58
10717 Robert Dean F2144 38.56
10718 Anthony Treadwell F2144 15.00
10719 Paul E. Nedrow F2144 250.08
10720 City of Ithaca F2801 1,678.46
TOTAL 2,252.84
Water $2,252.84
Sewer .00
APPROVED BY FINANCE COMMITTEE
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BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS
CITY OF ITHACA, NEW YORK
Regular Meeting 4 : 00 P.M. March 8 , 1978
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PRESENT :
Mayor - Conley
Commissioners" (4) - Allan , Schickel , Shaw, Whispell
ABSENT :
Commissioner. (2) - Cleveland, Ewanicki h
OTHERS PRESENT:
ity Controller - Daley
Asst. Supt. of Public Works - Hannan
Asst. Supt. of Public Works, ,- -Dougherty
Supt. of Public Works - Dingman
City Engineer - Cox
City, Attorney - Shapiro
Traffic Engineer - Gombas
City Clerk - Rundle `
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® MINUTES:
By Comm. Schickel : Seconded by Comm. Whispell
Q RESOLVED, That the minutes of the February 22 , 1978 meeting be approved
Q as recorded by the City Clerk.
Carried Unanimously
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PETITIONS AND HEARINGS OF PERSONS BEFORE THE BOARD:
Second Annual Music Festival
Mr. Michael Green, 111 East Spencer Street , representing the Ithaca New !
Times , requested permission to use a portion of Cass Park by. Tr'eman Maria
for the Second Annual Music Festival on July 15 and 16 , lVS , under the
same provisions as in 1977.
Supt. Dingman explained that the department requi - bncurrent permission
from the Finger Lakes State Park Commission for paring in the marina
parking area. The department does not permit promotian,.,.outside of the
immediate area of Ithaca, require "hold harmless" agTd64aent , the group
must meet the requirements of the Health Department and they are pro-
hibited from charging admission or use the property for gain. In additi ,
a letter is required from the Ithaca New Times formalizing the request.
Mr. Green presented a letter to the City Clerk.
Resolutibn •
By Comm. Allan: Seconded by Comm. Shaw
RESOLVED, the Board grant the request for the use of city .property for
the Second Annual Music Festival on July 15 and 16 , 1978 , subject to the .
department' s requirements .
Carried Unanimously
Fall Creek
Mr. Robert Nobles , 112 E. Falls Street , addressed the Board concerning
the flooding in the Fall Creek area. He said he has written a letter to
the Editor of the Ithaca Journal which should' be published soon. He agrees
that the city and department were a great help after the damage was done.
He reminded the Board that two years ago , after pumping water for three
weeks , the Fall Creek residents asked the city for help . He said the
people expect the city to do something before another fall to try to
solve the problem. He said he would like to go on record for dredging the
creek, creating a deeper channel to handle the water. _.
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Mayor Conley commented that he has created a committee for information
flow; they will try to identify some funds that can be set aside for work
in the area, and they intend to do everything possible to bring projects - k
back to the Board so that decisions can be made and work done .
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STAFF REPORTS : :
tatus on Contract Construction
City Engineer Cox reporte . t at the work on Elmira Road is nearly complete .
The city has advertised for lids on contract #2 Plantings ,
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The Stewart Avenue Retaining Wall is substantially complete ; there are
some things that will have to wai for warmer weather to be done.
The Medical Facility on State Street is approximately 65% complete , as
far as expenditures . The Board was asked to award bids on the medical
equipment for the facility.
The replacement of windows at the G. I .A. C. building is completed.
The three larger bus shelters in he Central Business District are nearly
complete. There are a number of odds and ends on the job to be cleaned
The department has placed an order for 17 smaller bus shelters which shy.: 3
be arriving soon and a contract w 11 be put together for the installatior.-
of those.
Phase 1 of the Peripheral Streets project has been advertised and bids
are expected on March 20 , 1978 for that project.
The city has advertised for the contract construction for the Hangar
Theater project to improve the pa king lots . Bidding has been delayed once
due to the snow because the contr ctors could not make an on-site inspection
An architect is working on plans For improvements to the restrooms in that
building.
WATER AND SANITARY SEWERS COMMITTEE:
Bi s or Motor Vehicle E ui ment
Comm. Shaw reported that bids wer received on Monday, March 6 , 1978 for
motor vehicle equipment , includin two 2-1/2 ton dump trucks and one
suburban for the Water and Sewer Division.
Resolution
By Comm. Shaw: Seconded by Comm. Allan
RESOLVED, That the contract for supplying two 2-1/2 ton dump trucks
replacing vehicles #17 and #167 , in accordance with the specifications
of February 13 , 1978 , be awarded o Spencer Ford Sales , Inc. for their
low total bid of $19 ,006. 42.
Carried Unanimously
Contract for One Suburban
By Comm. Shaw: Seconded by Comm. Allan
RESOLVED, That the contract for supplying one suburban replacing vehicle
#304 , in accordance with the specifications dated February 13 , 1978, be
awarded to Bill Zakakis Chevrolet Inc. for their low bid of $5 ,321 .
Carried Unanimously
Southern Cayuga Lake Intermunicipil Water Commission
Mayor Conley in forme the Boar that he a been given three dates as
follow when the Southern Cayuga Like Intermunicipal Water Commission
could meet with the Board of Pub1 c Works and staff as previously dis-
cussed, and asked the Board what heir preference was .
Monday , March 13 at 11 : 0 a.m.
Monday, March 20 at 7: 3 p.m.
Monday, March 27 at 6 : 3 p.m.
Monday, March 20 , 1978 , at 7 : 30 p m. was the date and time selected for
the meeting.
HIGHWAYS , STREET LIGHTING AND REFUSE COMMITTEE :
Reimbursement for "Tow-awa s"
By Comm. Shaw: Seconded by Comm. Allan
RESOLVED, That on the advice of Attorney Shapiro , reimbursement be made
for the following "tow-aways" :
David and Nancy Fuller - $32 . 10
Manachen Nathan - $26. 75
Carried Unanimously
City Attorney Shapiro commented t at directions should be given to the
City Controller and City Clerk that the above checks be sent out.
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Amendment to Equipment List in the 1978 Budget
Comm. Shaw reported that at its March 1 meeting, Common Council authorized
monies and amended the equipment list in the 1978 budget to provide for
the purchase of a grader for the Construction and Maintenance Division in
the amount of $70 ,000.
Resolution
RESOLVED, That the Superintendent be authorized to receive bids for a
highway grader.
Carried Unanimously
Landscaping of Elmira Road
Item withdrawn from agenda.
Purchase of Motor Vehicle Equipment
Comm. Shaw reported that bids were received on Monday, March 13, 1978
for the purchase of motor equipment for the Construction and Maintenance
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Division ,
0 Resolution
RESOLVED , That the contract for supplying three 2 1/2 ton cab and chassis
replacing vehicles #179 , #285 and #288 , in accordance with the specifica-
tions of February 13, 1978 , be awarded to Spencer Ford Sales, Inc. for
B their low total bid of $22 ,643. 33.
Carried Unanimously
Contract for Pick-up
By Comm. Shaw: Seconded by Comm. Schickel
RESOLVED, That the contract for supplying one 3/4 ton pick-up replacing
vehicle #6 , in accordance with the specifications of February 13, ,2978,
be awarded to Cayuga Ford, Inc. for their low bid of $6 ,534.
Carried Unanimously
Barton, Brown, Clyde $ Loguidice -_ Engineering Services
By Comm. Shaw: Seconded by Comm. Schickel
RESOLVED, That a bill from Barton , Brown , Clyde $ Loguidice fo$ engineering
services in connection with the reconstruction of Elmira Road ka, approved
in the amount of $417. 56.
Carried Unanimommly
B. K. Hough, Consulting Engineer
By Comm, Shaw: Seconded-by Comm. Allan
RESOLVED, That a final bill from B. K. Hough, Consulting En- ., for
engineering services in connection with the reconstruction c-1 a metaining
wall on Stewart Avenue be approved in the amount of $745.44..
Discussion followed on the floor. k
A vote on the resolution resulted as follows :
Carried Unanimously
BRIDGES , CREEKS AND STORM DRAINAGE COMMITTEE:
Consulting Services - Plan of Action - Fall Creek
Comm. Whispell reported that at its reguiar meeting on March -J , 1 ?8 the
Common Council , acting at the request of the Board of Public ;Work,
established a capital project of $10 ,000 for consulting services
connection with the preparation of a Plan of Action for the .p rote - ioa
of life and property from the hydrological effects of Fall Greek, Acting
in response to the authorization of this Board on February .Z2 , lc . the
Superintendent has entered into an agreement with B. K. Hough , Cc lting
Engineer of Ithaca, for consulting services in connection with th '11aa
of Action for a lump sum of $9 , 500.
Resolution f
By Comm. Whispell : Seconded by Comm. Schickel
RESOLVED, That the Board approve the action of the Superintendent.
Discussion followed on the floor. Mayor Conley informed the Boar t would
soon appoint a Fall Creek Capital Project Information Committee U ill
include residents , representation from Fall Creek Civic Associati , a
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member of Tompkins County Environmental Council , a member of the City
Environmen�;�l Commission, Chairman of the Creeks and Storm Drainage
Committee c':.f. BP1Nr, and representatives of the school district and Town
of Ithaca ._ th� purpose of the committee is to make sure that the city
touches b , : ?-'With all groups interested in the capital project.
A vote on the resolution resulted as follows :
Carried Unanimously
PUBLIC BUILDINGS, PUBLIC GROUNDS AND PARKS COMMITTEE:
Bids for Trees
By Comm. Schickel : Seconded by Comm. Shaw
RESOLVED, That the Superintendent be authorized to request bids for tree
for spring planting on East State Street , East Seneca Street , and East
Buffalo Street , in accordance with a report and plan prepared by the
Shade Tree Advisory Committee under date of Mach 8 , 1977.
Carried Unanimously
Medical Equipment Bids
Comm. Schickel reported that bids were received on February 17, 1978 for
medical equipment for the Family Medicine Center.
Resolution
By Comm. Schickel : Seconded by Comm. Shaw
RESOLVED, That the bid of American Hospital Supply be rejected because
it is incomplete.
RESOLVED, That the bid of Paine Hospital Supply be rejected because
several items do not meet specification.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the contract for supplying medical equipment
in accordance with the specification of January 31 , 1978 be awarded to
Kelley Surgical Company, the Lowe t bidder meeting the specification.
In awarding this bid, two each of items 2 , 3 , 4 , 5 , 10 and 12 and all of
items 9 , 14 and 17 are eliminated so that the contract price is $9 ,656 . 3
Carried Unanimously
Windows at GIAC - Bill
By Comm. Schickel : Seconded by Comm. Allan
' ,RESOLVED, That a bill of Robert Bcoehlecke for architectural services in
connection with the windows at GI AC be approved in the amount of $172 . 54.
Carried Unanimously
Family Medicine Center - Construe ion Services
By Comm. Schickel : econ e by Comm. Allan
RESOLVED, That requisition #4 front McGuire $ ' Bennett for construction
services in connection with the construction of the Family Medicine
Center be approved in the amount of $15 ,602.
Carried Unanimously
Family Medicine Center - Blectrc I Servrces-
By Comm. Schickel : Seconded by Comm. Allan-
RESOLVED, That requisition #2 fron Norton Electric Company for electrical
services in connection with the construction of the Family Medicine Center
be approved in the amount of $5 ,120.
Carried Unanimously
Family Medicine Center - Heating and Ventilating Services
By Comm. Schickel : Seconded by Comm. Whispell r.,.
RESOLVED, That requisition #2 from Collins & Walton for heating and
ventilating services in connectior with the construction of the Family
Medicine Center be approved in the amount of $7 ,145. 10.
Carried Unanimously
Family Medicine Center - Change 0 der #1
By Comm. Schickel : Seconded by C mm. Allan
RESOLVED, That Change Order #1 in the contract of McGuire $ Bennett for
the construction of the Family Medicine Center which provides for the exca-
vation of a new storm drainage lire and the excavation of water and
sanitary sewer lines at an additi nal cost of $455 be approved.
Carried Unanimously
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Family Medicine Center - Change Order #2
By Comm. Schickel-: Seconded by Comm. Allan
RESOLVED, That Change Order #2 in the contract of McGuire & Bennett for
the construction of the Family Medicine Center which provides for the
installation of vinyl asbestos tile in place of carpet , be approved at a
net deduction of $577.
Carried Unanimously
,Family Medicine Center - Change Order P1
By Comm. Schickel : Seconded by Comm. Shaw
RESOLVED, That Change Order P1 in the contract of Donahue-Halversen for
plumbing services in connection with the construction of the Family
Medicine Center which provides for additional storm, sanitary and water
service work, be approved in the additional amount of $931. 73.
Carried Unanimously
Bus Shelters - Change Order E2
CO By Comm. Schickel : Seconded by Comm. Shaw
RESOLVED, That Change Order E2 in the contract of Richardson Bros . for
0 electrical work in connection with the bus shelters which provides for
r-i one additional contactor in each shelter and an increase in the size of
Q the heating circuit , be approved in the additional amount of $254. 57.
C[ Carried Unanimously
Q Renovation of South Plain Street - Change Order 1
By Comm. Schickel : Seconded by Comm. Shaw
RESOLVED, That Change Order 1 from McCarthy Builders for the renovation
Of 213 South Plain Street which provides for a new furnace , fire stops and
smoke detectors for a total additional cost of $1 , 345 , be approved.
Discussion followed on the floor.
A vote on the resolution resulted as follows :
Carried Unanimously
Renovation of 213 S. Plain Street - Construction Services
By Comm. Schickel : Seconded by Comm. Shaw
RESOLVED, That requisition #1 of McCarthy Builders for construction
services in connection with the renovation of 213 South Plain Street be
approved in the amount of $ 7 , 380.
Carried Unanimously
GIAC - Installation of Windows
By Comm. Schickel : Seconded by Comm. Allan -
RESOLVED, That Change Order 2 in the contract of J. Hawk, Inc. for the
installation of windows at the Greater Ithaca Activities Center which
provides for additional outside trim and replacement of three broken
windows , be approved in the amount of $600.
Carried Unanimously
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GIAC - Replacement of Windows
y Comm. Schickel : Seconded by Comm. Allan
RESOLVED, That requisition #2 (final) of J. Hawk , Inc. for window replace-
ment at the Greater Ithaca Activities Center be approved in the amount
of $11 , 806. 70 .
Carried Unanimously
Purchase of 1/2 ton Pick-uln
By Comm. Schickel : Seconded by Comm. Allan
RESOLVED, That the contract for supplying a 112 ton pick-up in accordance
with the specifications of February 13, 1978 be awarded to Cayuga Ford
for their low bid of $41096.
Carried Unanimously
FINANCE, ACCOUNTS AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS COMMITTEE :
Audit
By Comm. Whispell : Seconded by Comm. Allan
RESOLVED, That bills audited and approved by the Finance Coor„mittee as
listed on Abstract No. 5 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.
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IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED, That bill3 receivable be approved and ordered
rendered.
Carried Unanimously
PARKING, TRAFFIC AND TRANSIT COMM TTEE:
Petition for Elimination of One-way Street System
Comm. Allan reported that the committee had met with the petitioners for
elimination of one-way street system on Aurora and Cayuga Streets ; however,
decision at this point is not av ilable to the Board. He said he wishes
to have a meeting on that item wi h the committee between now and the
next Board meeting. In addition lie hopes to have reports on the parking
on Lincoln Street and South Aurora Street school crossing at the next
meeting.
Standard Traffic Signal and Controller Equipment
By Comm. Allan : Seconded by Comm c is el
WHEREAS , the City now has Crouse-11inds traffic signal controllers and
traffic equipment in use in 52 intersections throughout the City, and
WHEREAS, labor costs for servicing a standard signal equipment will be
less than for servicing different types ,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED , That the Common Council be requested to
adopt Crouse-Hinds as the standar traffic signal and controller equipment
to be purchased and used by the City of Ithaca in the year 1978 , except on
the existing arterial system on Meadow Street , and to authorize the Board
of Public Works to advertise for lids , and to purchase traffic signal and
controller equipment of this manufacturer in such quantity as the funds
provided in the 1978 budget will permit.
Carried Unanimously
ADJOURNMENT:
On a motion the meeting adjourned at 5 : 17 p.m.
se A. Rundle , City Clerk Edward J. onley, M r
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BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS
ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE
MARCH 8, 1978
10721 Theron Johnson F2144 23.92
10722 Cornell University F2144 23.92
10723 Group Homes of Tompkins County F2144 11.29
10724 Richard Dennis F2144 11.29
10725 Italia Sosti F2144 23.92
10726 Shell Oil Co. F2144 138.46
10727 Bill J. Manos F2144 53.08
10727 Bill J. Manos G2122 53.08
10728 Barbara T. Hassan F2144 14.44
10729 Burris Plumbing & Heating G2122 9.00
10730 Larry Hull G2122 14.00
10731 Frank Orzino G2122 18.00
10732 R. Weber G2122 17.00
10733 City of Ithaca F8310-6-309 749.85
10733 City of Ithaca 68110-6-309 749.85
10734 City of Ithaca F8310-6-309 70.08
10734 City of Ithaca G8110-6-309 70.07
10735 City of Ithaca F8310-6-309 7.98
10735 City of Ithaca G810-6-309 7.99
10736 City of Ithaca F8310-6-309 27.12
10736 City of Ithaca G8110-6-309 27.12
10737 City of Ithaca F8310-6-309 6.90
10737 City of Ithaca 68110-6-309 6.89
10738 City of Ithaca F8310-6-309 6.01
10738 City of Ithaca G8110-6-309 6.01
WATER 1168.26 TOTAL$ 2147.27
SEWER 979.01
APPROVED BY FINANCE COMMITTEE
1124 MacArineey & Tolles Inc. A1710 47.28
1125 New York State Electric & Gas Corp. A2560 118.00
1126 Robert Flannery, Ivy Realty A1710 65.70
1127 Nancy Gersh A1710 65.70
1128 Raymond E. Jordon A1710 87.57
1129 James Conley A1710 23.48
1130 Ivar Johnson A1710 43.82
1131 John Peter Wolfe A1710 43.82
1132 Jacob Geldwert A1710 109.46
TOTAL 604.83
65
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS
CITY OF ITHACA, NEW YORK
Regular Meeting 4 : 00 P.M. March 22 , 1978
PRESENT :
Mayor - Conley
Commissioners (4) - Allan , Schickel , Shaw, Whispell
ABSENT :
Commissioners (2) Cleveland, Ewanicki
OTHERS PRESENT :
I
Supt . of Public Works - Dingman
Asst. Supt . of Public Works - Dougherty
Asst. Supt . of Public Works - Hannan
City Engineer - Cox
Director, Planning $ Development - Van Cort
Traffic Engineer - Gombas
City Clerk - Rundle
O MINUTES:
By Comm. Schickel : Seconded by Comm. Shaw
RESOLVED, That the Minutes of the March 8 , 1978 meeting be approved as
Q recorded by the City Clerk.
Q Carried Unanimously
PETITIONS AND HEARINGS OF PERSONS BEFORE THE BOARD :
Sun Day
Mr. Ben Nichols , 109 Llenroc Court , addressed the Board, as a representative
of the Sun Day group , stating their purpose is to promote the use of sources
of renewable energy of the country and also promote conservation of energy.
They will observe Sun Day on Saturday , May 6 , 1978 on the Commons with
demonstrations , workshops , displays , etc. To encourage people coming to
the Commons that day by use of public transportation and bicycles instead
of cars , Mr. Nichols requested that the City provide free bus service
between 10 : 00 a.m, and 4 : 00 p . m. , in addition to designating an area for
the parking of bicycles , preferably on the ground floor of one of the
parking garages , at no cost.
Resolution
By Comm. Shaw: Seconded by Comm. Allan
RESOLVED, the request for free bus service and accommodation for bicycles
on Sun Day, Saturday, May 6 , 1978 be referred to the Parking , Traffic
and Transit Committee for recommendation.
Carried Unanimously
People ' s Committee for Jazz
Mr. Joel Thomas , student of Ithaca College , read the following letter to
the Board:
"Robert 0. Dingman
Board of Public Works
108 E. Green St .
Ithaca, N. Y. 14850
Dear Mr. Dingman,
We would like to request the use of Cass Park for our yearly Outdoor
Jazz Festival on Saturday , April 29 , 1978 . The Festival will consist of
seven or eight local jazz bands including the Ithaca College Jazz Labs
playing big-band jazz . We would like to begin the pre-concert prepara-
tions at 10 : 00 A.M. and we should be completely off the premises no later
than 8 : 00 P.M. The music will start at 12 : 00 Noon. Advertising will be
limited to posters on the Ithaca College Campus and Ads in local news-
papers and on local radio during the week before . We do not expect more
than one thousand people .
We are also aware that we are responsible for clean-up , traffic , and
safety and we are prepared to handle these aspects of the concert as well .
We do not hold the City of Ithaca responsible for anything occurring in
the aforementioned categories . I hope that this can be worked out for
the enjoyment of both jazz musicians and jazz listeners alike. If anythio,:
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is unclear, please feel free to call me at the above number. Thank you
very, very much.
Sincerely,
Jon Kolbert
People' s Committee for Jazz"
Discussion followed on the floor.
Resolution .
By Comm. Whispell : Seconded by Comm. Schickel
RESOLVED , the request for the use of Cass Park by the People ' s Committee
for Jazz be approved, subject to rules and regulations established by
a
Supt . Dingman.
Carried Unanimously
COMMUNICATIONS :
Supt . Dingman received the folio ing communication from the City
Chamberlain:
"Mr. Robert 0. Dingman
Superintendent of Public Works
108 E. Green Street
Ithaca, New York 14850
Dear Mr. Dingman:
Our records show the following outstanding bills against City-owned
property at 213 S. Plain Street :
Misc. bill #10325 , audit of /23/77 , water meter repair , $16 . 90
Water and Sewer bill , Acct . #58-9884 , June 1 , 1976-Jan. 5 , 1977 ,
$39. 48
Sincerely,
John D. Wright
City Chamberlain"
Discussion followed on the floor.
Resolution
By Comm. Whispell : Seconded by Comm. Shaw
RESOLVED, The outstanding bills egainst 213 S. Plain Street in the amount
of $56 . 38 be expunged.
Carried Unanimously
STAFF REPORTS :
Family Medicine Center
City Engineer Cox reported that due to price adjustments and substitution
by the manufacturer in the furniture for the Family Medicine Center , in
the interest of time he had plac d an additional purchase order to Benche ,
Inc. in the amount of $ 318 . 77 an asked approval of the Board for same .
Rescl.ution
By Comm. Schickel : Seconded by Comm. Shaw
RESOLVED, the additional PurchaSE Order to Benche , Inc. for the Family
Medicine Center furniture in the amount of $ 318 . 77 is approved. .M .
Carried Unanimously
City Bridges
City Engineer Cox reported that in connection with the recommendations
of Consulting Engineers Modjeski and Masters of Harrisburg , Pa. , in their
report developed concerning the condition of city bridges , there Es; money
in the capital budget to considei the rehabilitation of the South Albany
Street bridge .
PARKING , TRAFFIC AND TRANSIT COMM ITTEE:
Request for Two-way Traffic on A rora and Cayuga Streets
By Comm. Allan : SecondeT—b—yComfl.. Whispell
RESOLVED, That the request to return the 100 , 200 and 300 blocks of North
- 3- March 2 ' , 197£�,�
Aurora Street , the 100 , 200 and 300 blocks of North Cayuga Street , and
the 100 block of South Cayuga Street to two-way traffic be denied.
The one-way system in the Central Business District on these streets was
instituted as a result of repeated and insistent demands of the general
public , the motoring public , and the merchants of the Central Business
District* Any scheme for relieving this congestion while still main-
taining two-direction traffic would have resulted in the removal of nearly
all of the on-street parking in the Central Business District on affected
streets . Such a course of action was determined to be more damaging to
business in the Central Business area than the one-way system.
The one-way system resulted in a better movement of traffic with the
ability to adjust the flow as needed without causing annoying and time-
consuming delays due to left turns at the intersections which cause con-
gestion in the short blocks in the Central Business District .
The system has provided the ability to handle future increase in traffic
which was not available in the two-way system. This will be especially
important when downtown redevelopment has been fully accomplished.
The one-way system provides desirable and necessary parking in truck-
loading zones without impeding the movement of traffic.
Q A much safer condition for both pedestrians and vehicles has been
Q accomplished because of the reduced amount of conflict between pedestrians
Q and vehicles .
Discussion followed on the floor. Harold Kuntz , proprietor of Halls
Delicatessen , spoke in favor of restoring two-traffic on Aurora Street .
A vote on the resolution resulted as follows :
Carried Unanimously
Appointments
Supt . Dingman requested the Board' s approval of the following appointments
and roster change :
Peter A. Halvorsen - appointment to water treatment plant operator in the
Water and Serer Division at an annual salary of $9 , 792 , effective February
14 , 1978 ;
Deletion of position of senior clerk and addition of position of senior
account clerk in the Construction and Maintenance Division ;
Pamela K. Tallman - permanent appointment to position of senior account
clerk in the Construction and Maintenance Division at an annual salary of
$8 ,409 , effective March 26 , 1978 .
Resolution
By Comm. Allan: Seconded by Comm. Whispell
RESOLVED, That Peter A. Halvorsen be appointed to water treatment plant
operator in the Water and Sewer Division at an annual salary of $9 , 792 ,
effective February 14 , 1978 .
Carried Unanimously
Resolution
By Comm. Whispell : Seconded by Comm. Shaw
RESOLVED, That the position of senior clerk be deleted and the position
of senior account clerk be added to the roster of personnel in the
Construction and Maintenance Division.
Carried Unanimously
Resolution
By Comm. Shaw: Seconded by Comm. Allan
RESOLVED, That Pamela K. Tallman be permanently appointed to position of
senior account clerk in the Construction and Maintenance Div. at an annual
salary of $8 ,409 , effective March 26 , 1978 .
Carried Unanimously
*that something be done to alleviate the traffic congestion in the Central
Business District .
-4- March 22 , 1978
68
WATER AND SANITARY SEWER COMMITTE
Bill - Engineering Expenses - TOWTL of Ithaca
Comm. Shaw reported that the Town of Ithaca is being reimbursed by EPA
for engineering costs incurred in the design of certain sewer extensions .
Because the City of Ithaca is the lead agency in the EPA project for im-
provement of sewage treatment for the area, this money is being passed
through our accounts.
Resolution
By Comm. Shaw: Seconded by Comm. Schickel
RESOLVED, That a bill of the Town of Ithaca for reimbursement of engineeg
expenses under City of Ithaca Step I Sewage Treatment Facilities Plannin
work be approved in the amount of $24 ,970,
Carried Unanimously
Award of Bids
Comm. Shaw reported that bids were received for supplying water meters
for 1978 as follows :
Badger Meter, Inc. - $16 ,676 , 22
Hershey Products , Inc. - $16 958. 84
Resolution
By Comm. Shaw: Seconded by Comm. Whispell
RESOLVED, That the contract for supplying water meters in accordance with
the specifications of February 20 1978 , be awarded to Badger Meter, Inc.
for their low bid totalling $16 ,6'76 , 22 ,
Carried Unanimously
Resolution
By Comm. Shaw: Seconded by Comm. Sch-ickel
RESOLVED, That the four bills of 3tearns & Wheler for infiltration/inflow
analysis in connection with the W ste Water Facilities Planning, be
approved.
1) City of Ithaca portion $43,469 , 50
21 Town of Ithaca portion 2 , 100, 00
3) Town of Dryden portion 420 . 00
41 Cornell Univ. portion 2 , 590 . 00
Carried Unanimously
HIGHWAYS, STREET LIGHTING AND REFUSE COMMITTEE :
Report on Stinebring Tow-away
City Attorney Shapiro reported th t after reviewing the request of Dan
Stinebring , 504 Stewart Avenue , A t . 1 , to redress all or part of the
towing charge of $ 30 . 00 which he aid to retrieve his car which was towed
from Stewart Avenue by Ryan Towing Service during the snow emergency, he
recommended denial of the request due to the fact that Mr. Stinebring was
parked illegally and he felt the Board should not set a precedent under
the circumstances .
Resolution
By Comm. Shaw: Seconded by Comm, Schickel
RESOLVED, That the Board denies tie request of Mr. Stinebring for all or
partial reimbursement of the $30 . )0 towing charge which occurred as a
result of his car being towed fron Stewart Avenue by Ryan Towing Service ,
and that the City Clerk inform Mr Stinebring by letter of the Board' s
decision.
Carried Unanimously
Curb and Gutter - Fifth Street North of Hancock
Comm. Shaw reported that monies have been provided in the budget for the
improvement and surfacing of Fifn Street north of Hancock Street , A
proper job will require the installation of curb and gutter. . The Charter
provides that when curb and gutter are to be constructed as an improvement
on a public highway, the abutting owners shall be assessed for 50 percent
of the cost of construction. The assessment is determined on a front foot
basis . When the Board of Public Vorks proposes to construct curbs and to
assess a portion of the costs against the property owner, the Charter
requires that a public hearing be held.
69
-5- March 22 , 1978
Resolution
By Comm. Shaw: Seconded by Comm. Schickel
RESOLVED, That a public hearing be held in the Common Council Chambers on
April 12 at 4 : 00 p. m. on the proposed construction of curb and gutter on
Fifth Street and the proposed assessment of 50 percent of the cost thereof
against abutting property owners .
IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Clerk be directed to notify abutting
property owners of the proposed construction and assessment , and further,
to notify them of the time and place of the public hearing.
City Attorney Shapiro commented that he would not recommend going ahead
with any curb assessments without amendment to the Charter prior to action
being taken unless such curb assessments are in connection with an
absolutely new city street .
Commissioners Shaw and Schickel withdrew their motion.
Co City Attorney Shapiro commented that he would prepare a Local Law and place
® it on the Aldermen' s desks with the consent of the chairman of the Charter
0 and Ordinance Committee .
Q Award of Bids - Peripheral Streets
Supt . Dingman explained that as a result of the bidding on the peripheral
,Q streets , V. Giordano Construction Co . submitted the low bid. However , it
was found that the compilation of the bid was in error and the consulting
architect , Mr . Egner, was asked to make recommendation. After correcting
the compilation of the bid, Mr. Giordano was still the lowest bidder. The
architect recommended , subject to the approval of the City Attorney concern-
ing legalities , and subject to a formal letter from Giordano Construction
Company stating he has made these errors and this is the bid he intended
to make , the bid be awarded to Giordano Construction Company for low bid of
$4161323. 94. Further, option of an alternate for making sidewalks all
brick instead of concrete with brick edge should be reserved until next
meeting.
Discussion followed on the floor.
Resolution
By Comm. Shaw: Seconded by Comm. Whispell
RESOLVED, That the Board authorize acceptance of the base bid being awarded
to the low bidder, Giordano Construction Company, at the revised figure of
$416 , 323. 94 , subject to verification in writing by Giordano Construction
Company of the revised bid and subject to approval of the City Attorney
concerning legalities .
After further discussion, a vote on the resolution resulted as follows :
Ayes (3) - Shaw, Whispell , Allan
Nays (1) - Schickel
Carried
PUBLIC BUILDINGS , PUBLIC GROUNDS AND PARKS COMMITTEE :
B1 s oar Food Concession at Stewart Park
By Comm. Schickel : Seconded by Comm. Shaw
RESOLVED, That the Superintendent be authorized to advertise for bids for
the food concession at Stewart Park for the 1978 season.
Carried Unanimously
Sidewalk Assessments
Comm. Schickel reported that sidewalks at various locations in the city
were repaired by the city during 1977 in accordance with an action of the
Board of Public Works taken on July 27 , 1977.
70 -6- March 22 , 1978
Resolution
RESOLVED, That the sidewalk asses rrents shown on the attached 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 hearing
on said levy be held at the regul r meeting of this Board on April 12 , 1978.
IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED , That the City Clerk be directed to notify the
owners of property assessed of the time and place of the hearing.
Carried Unanimously
Bill - Electrical Work on Downtown Bus Shelters
By Comm. Schickel : Seconded by Comm. Allan
RESOLVED , That a bill from Richardson Bros . for electrical work on the
downtown bus shelters be approved in the amount of $ 759. 57.
Carried Unanimously
Change Order #E3 - Richardson Bros .
By Comm. Schickel : Seconded by Comm. Allan
RESOLVED. That Change Order #E3 i n the contract of Richardson' B.ros,. for
electrical -work ors the doWntowti" bus - shelters which provides for removal of
light c' rcuits from time clock co trols at a additional cast of $35 . 00 be
approve n_. Carried Unanimously
Bids on Improvement of Softball I fields - Cass Park
By Comm. Schickel : Seconded by Comm. Whispell
RESOLVED, That the Superintendent be authorized to receive bids on the
improvement of the softball infields in the south portion of Cass Park.
Carried Unanimously
Bids on Repairs to Swimming Pool Deck - Cass Park
By Comm. Schickel : Seconded by Comm. Shaw
RESOLVED, That the Superintendent be authorized to receive bids for repairs
to the swimming pool deck at Cass Park.
Carried Unanimously
Bill - Renovation at 213 South Plain Street
By Comm. Whispell : Seconded by Comm. Shaw
RESOLVED, That Req. #2 from McCarthy Builders for renovation at 213 Soutri"
Plain Street in the amount of $S ., 738 be approved.
Carried Unanimously
FINANCE AND CAPITAL ACCOUNTS COMMITTEE:
Audit
By Comm. Whispell : Seconded by Comm. Allan
RESOLVED, That bills audited and approved by the Finance Committee as
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 bill3 receivable be approved and ordered
rendered.
Carried Unanimously
PARKING , TRAFFIC AND TRANSIT COMMITTEE :
Removal of Parking Meters
By Comm. Allan : Sec.— •ondeJ by Comm Schickel
RESOLVED, That a letter from Ray iPasquale requesting removal of parking
meters on the 100 block of West S'-ate Street , and on the 100 blocks of North
and South Cayuga Street , be refer ed to the Parking and Traffic Committc"°
Carried Unanimously
Additional Traffic Control - Aurora Street at Hillview Place
Comm. Allan reported that a reque t for additional traffic control at
the existing flashing signal and 3chool crossing on Aurora Street at Hill-
veiw Place intersection has been ender consideration.
Resolution
By Comm. Allan : Seconded by Comm Whispell
RESOLVED , That the department be iirected to restripe the crosswalk on
Aurora Street with heavier than n rural lines and to augment the existing
flashin �,arning signals and warning signs with new pavement markings and
legends the Aurora Street appr aches to increase the crosswalk target
valu to promote better observance , and to assist the school crossing
guard roviding more safety fo children crossing the street .
Carried Unanimously
- 7- March 22 , 1978
Twenty- four Hour Parking in West Lincoln Street
By Comm. Allan : Seconded by Comm. Whispell
RESOLVED, That the request for 24-hour parking in West Lincoln Street be
denied for the following reasons :
1. Public streets are primarily constructed and maintained for the move-
ment of vehicle traffic.
2. Twenty- four hour parking permission in effect permits garaging of
vehicles at night on city streets . It has been a city policy to limit
this to those few city streets where due to severe off-street parking
problems it was found necessary.
3. Twenty-four hour parking does not encourage the creation of new off-
street parking facilities and conseq-gently is detrimental to the
effective maintenance of the street ; effective snow removal ; and
effective parking enforcement .
CO 4. Surveys in the area requested proved that sufficient curb space was
0 available within reasonable distance of Lincoln Street.
Carried Unanimously
Q
HIGHWAYS , STREET LIGHTING AND REFUSE COMMITTEE :
Q Parlor City Construction Co. Estimate
Q By Comm. Shaw: Seconded by Comm. Schickel
RESOLVED, ThraL estimate #10 from Parlor City Construction Co . for con-
struction services in connection with Elmira Road, be approved in the
amount of $42 , 038. 69.
Carried Unanimously
Bids - Landscaping of Elmira Road
Comm. Shaw reported that bids were received on March 3 for landscaping
of Elmira Road. Village Greenhouse of Trumansburg , the low bidder, has
withdrawn its bid and forfeited its deposit .
Resolution
By Comm, Shaw: Seconded by Comm. Schickel
RESOLVED, That the contract for planting trees and shrubs on Elmira Road
in accordance ivith the plans and specifications be awarded to Bradley
Landscaping Service for their low total bid of $41 , 285 . 53.
Carried Unanimously
Request from Ithaca Farmers ' Market
By Comm. Schickel : Seconded by Comm. Allan
RESOLVED, That the Board approves renewal of rental of space on the former
Lehigh Railroad grounds from May 20 until November 11 1978 by the Ithaca
Farmers ' Market , on the same terms and conditions as they have previously
rented the space.
Carried Unanimously
ADJOURNMENT :
On a motion the meeting adjourned at 5 : 54 p .m.
se A. RUn le , City Cleric — Edward J. Co ey, Mayor
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS
ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE
MARCH 22, 1978
10696 City of Ithaca F2801 571.27
10696 City of Ithaca G2801 571.26
10697 City of Ithaca F2801 1,547.82
10697 City of Ithaca G2801 1,547.81
10739 Bettina Herbert F2144 23.92
10740 Angelo Gallardo F2144 12.42
10741 Frances Paolangeli F2144 14.62
10742 William Pritchard F2144 12.61
10743 Village of Dryden F2378 4.73
10744 Sharron M. Rider F2144 850.92
10745 Village of Trumansburg F2378 38.71
10746 Frank Orzino G2122 10.00
10747 Glen Smith G2122 10.00
10748 City of Ithaca F8310-6-309 713.19
10748 City of Ithaca G8110-6-309 713.18
10749 City of Ithaca F8310-6-309 77.59
10749 City of Ithaca G8110-6-309 77.59
10750 City of Ithaca F8310-6-309 64.69
10750 City of Ithaca 68110-61309 64.68
10751 City of Ithaca F8310-6-309 7.74
10751 City of Ithaca G8110-6-309 7.74
10752 City of Ithaca F8310-6-309 13.75
10752 City of Ithaca 68110-6-309 13.75
10753 City of Ithaca F2801 14,588.05
10753 City of Ithaca G2801 14,588.04
10754 City of Ithaca F2801 3,584.38
10754 City of Ithaca G2801 3,584.38
WATER 22,126x41 TOTAL 43,314.84
SEWER 21,188.43
APPROVED BY FINANCE COMMITTEE
1133 Ping Lei Wang A1710 85.29
1134 Richard Lourie A1710 133.14
1135 Mary L. Carey A1710 28.43
1136 E. R. & E. Mildred H. Johnson A1710 247.25
1137 Orson Ledger A1710 39.32
1138 Esther Zaldokas A1710 26.18
1139 VOID
1140 Stephen Perialas A1710 24.21
1141 Kavis & Wambold A1710 72.68
1142 Asher & Sylvia Baizer A1710 43.11
1143 Ruperto & Ruchira Mendiones A1710 43.11
1144 Richard L. Breed A1710 48.33
1145 Nancy Terzieff A1710 51. 23
1146 Robert McCullough A1710 36.27
TOTAL 878.55
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS 73
CITY OF ITHACAV NEW YORK
Special Meeting 4 : 00 P.M. April 5 , 1978
PRESENT :
U_o_m_m�issioners (5) - Allan, Cleveland, Ewanicki , Schickel , Shaw
ABSENT:
Mayor - Conley
Commissioner (1) Whispell
-OTHERS PRESENT :
City Controller Daley
Supt. of Public Works - Dingman
Asst. Supt. of Public Works - Hannan
City Engineer - Cox
City Clerk - Rundle
In the absence of Mayor Conley, Comm. Ewanicki chaired the meeting.
Bids - Cass Park Ball Field
City Engineer Cox reported that bids were received on April 3, 1978
00ior the reconstruction of softball infields at Cass Park. The two
Ofollowing bids were received for the work:
Still Meadow Nurseries , Auburn, N.Y. $18 ,000. 00
Cortland Paving Company., Cortland, N.Y. $27, 897. 00
Staff recommended the acceptance of the low bid and award of the contract
to Still Meadow Nurseries for their low bid of $18, 000. 00 .
Resolution
By Comm. Schickel : Seconded by Comm. Allan
RESOLVED., That the bid for reconstruction of three softball infields at
Cass Park be awarded to Still Meadow Nurseries for their low bid of
$18,000 . 00
Discussion followed on the floor.
A vote on the resolution resulted as follows : Carried Unanimously
Report on the Sewage Treatment Research Project
Supt. Dingman reported as follows :
"We are in the process of developing a facilities plant for the rehabili-
tation, reconstruction or construction of our sewage treatment plant which
treats the sewage for the Greater Ithaca area. We have received a grant
from the Environmental Protection Agency for 75 percent of the cost of
this facilities plant. If we go on to construction, the state will then
pay us another 7 1/2 percent of the cost of the facilities plant , as well
as participating in the construction. EPA will participate in construction
also to the extent of 75 percent of the cost of this . We were approached
by our consultant , the EPA and by a private concern, CIL of Canada, to see
whether we would be interested in sponsoring a research program which has
to do with what is called the "deep shaft" waste water treatment process .
Essentially, if constructed here , this will consist of a shaft 400 feet
deep, 16 inches in diameter, double cased, so that there will be what they
call an English version of downcomer and uppipe . There are several novel
Ceatures to this : the circulation is caused by the introduction of
:ompressed air in both directions down the shaft and also in the riser,
ind the sewage is circulated in this at tremendous pressures and velocities .
It is alleged that this aids in the reduction of the oxidation in the
biodegradables . It has the advantage that if it is a successful process
and we are able to incorporate it in the design of ours , it will have an
advantage of a tremendous space-saving; it should, in addition, have the
advantage of lower capital cost , and also the advantage of lower operating
cost. This pilot project will be conducted with a $500 ,000 grant to EPA
and the manufacturer under contract to the city will contribute another
I _L contribute approximately ' 36 ,000 of services
$250 , 000 and t4he city will cont 10 0
in-kind. This amounts to a zero contribution on the part of the city
because the city is going to be spending this money anyhow on operators
and equipment . The figures have been put in here at the same rate that
74 -2- April 5 , 1978
they would have to be charged if hey were purchased from outside
contractors . This makes the figures higher than what we would be
charging against it if we werc co ting out our timc .
Tonight , there will be a presenta ion of this at 7 : 30 p.m. , or very soon
after the Council meeting starts , by a representative of ECO Company
which is a subsidiary of CIL in C nada which will be doing the pilot
project work. They have a propri tary interest in the process . Don
Schwinn of our engineering firm, 3tearns & Wheler, will be here tonight to
make a few statements in the pres ntation and to answer questions . Any of
you who can make it , I ' d think it would be well worth your while to be
there , but I wanted you to know t at what is being asked at Council ton- t
is to authorize me to sign an application for this research project in t
amount of $500 , 000 from the EPA. If Council grants that permission, and
if EPA agrees to the project (we feel there is a great likelihood of it
as they have already p articipa.ted in the discussions on it) , then there
will need to be a further agreeme t between this Board for the City and ECO
which will provide for the construction and operation of the pilot plant on
the city land, and also an agreement with Stearns & Wheler to do the
evaluation of it. "
Discussion followed on the floor.
City Engineer Cox pointed out that 30 months are required because the
separation of the sludge is in two different modes : there is both a
flotation and a settling device ; both are to be tested, both in cold
weather months.
Meeting -
Supt. Dingman informed the Board that on Tuesday, April 11 , 1978, at
3: 00 p.m. in the Common Council chambers , consultants Stearns $ Wheler
will give a presentation on the Facilities Plant. This will be the first
of a series of such meetings .
Bid - Peripheral Streets '" e
Comm. Schickel reported that two weeks ago the Board voted to award the
Peripheral Streets contract to Giordano Construction Co. with some re-
vision of his bid. He said that apparently there were other people besi "
himself who didn' t feel that was a good way to handle it , because there is
a move afcot in the Common Council to direct the Board to rebid the whole
project . Mr. Schickel felt that rebidding it would be unfair to the other
bidders , especially to -the second place bidder , and he felt it very likely
unfair to the taxpayers who are going to pay for the project . He proposed
that the Board award the bid to Giordano Construction for the amount of
his original bid with the item in question, No. 2 , brick pavers , to be at
$3. 95 per square foot , properly extended, which would raise the total from
$ 352 , 000 to $ 383, 776.
Resolution
By Comm. Schickel : Seconded by Comm. Allan ago
RESOLVED, That the Board rescinds its action of two weeksnand awards the
contract for the Peripheral Street reconstruction to Giordano Construction
for that amount , including the $3. 95 per square foot figure for the brick
paving, making a total of $383, 776.
City Engineer Cox reminded the Board that no decision has yet been made
to award alternate No. 1 of this contract.
Supt. Dingman commented that the method that Comm. Schickel is proposing'
here is , in fact , the method that is set forth in the bidding documents.
Discussion followed on the floor.
A vote on the resolution resulted as follows :
Carried Unanimously
ADJOURNMENT:
On a motion the meeting adjourned at 5 : 00 p.m.
os l,n A. Rundle, City Clerk - Edward J. ronley, M yor
75
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS
CITY OF ITHACA, NEW YORK
f
Regular Meeting 4 : 00 P.M. April 12 , 1971,
PRESENT:
Commissioners (6) - Allan, Cleveland, Ewanicki , Schickel , Shaw, Whispell
.ABSENT:
ayor - Conley
THERS PRESENT :
.ity Attorney - Shapiro
Supt. of Public Works - Dingman
City Engineer - Cox }
Asst . Supt . of Public Works - Hannan
Asst. Supt . of Public Works - Dougherty
City Clerk - Rundle
(on the absence of Mayor Conley, Vice Chairman Ewanicki chaired the meeting.
INUTES :
y Comm. Cleveland: Seconded by Comm. Shaw
<ESOLVED, That the Minutes of the March 22 , 1978 meeting be approved as
<ecorded by the City Clerk.
SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS :
Public Hearing - Si ewalk Assessments
Resolution to Open Public Hearing
By Comm. Schickel : Seconded by Comm. Cleveland
RESOLVED, That the Public Hearing on Assessments for the construction of
sidewalks be opened.
Carried Unanimously
0 one appeared to speak to the hearing.
.:esolution to Close Public Hearing
by Comm. Shaw: Seconded by Comm. Schickel
RESOLVED) That the Public Hearing on Assessments for the construction of
sidewalks be closed.
Carried Unanimously
PETITIONS AND HEARINGS OF PERSONS BEFORE THE BOARD:
Sidewalk Cafe
Mr. Lou Cataldo , owner of Night Court , 215 N. Aurora Street , appeared
before the Board with a request to open up a sidewalk cafe in front of
215 N. Aurora Street , daily through the spring and summer months , from
11 : 30 a.m. until 9 : 00 p .m. He said he had spoken to Les Brown (ABC Board)
as well as with Alderman Nichols , City Attorney Shapiro and Supt. of Public
Works Dingman.
Resolution
By Comm. Schickel : Seconded by Comm. Allan
RESOLVED, the request for operation of a sidewalk cafe be referred to the
Highways , Street Lighting and Refuse Committee .
Carried Unanimously
:cQ shall Subdivision - Eastwood Avenue
iusan Owen appeared before the Board to request water service by the City
:o the Coggshall Subdivision which is located in the Town of Ithaca.
WATER AND SANITARY SEWERS COMMITTEE:
Coggshall Subdivision - Request for Water
Comm. Shaw reported that by letter of March 30 , 1978 addressed to Comm.
Ewanicki , Town Supervisor Desch indicated that the Town would have no
objection if the City wished to serve water to the Coggshall Subdivision
on the easterly end of Eastwood Avenue . This property is entirely ou�side
of the City. The Asst . Superintendent has reviewed the request and
recommends that it be denied.
Resolution
By Comm. Shaw: Seconded by Comm. Allan
RESOLVED, That the request for the City to serve water ro the
Subdivision be denied.
Discussion followed on the floor.
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Resolution
By Comm. Whispell : Seconded ty Comm. Allan
RESOLVED, That the request for the lity to furnish water to the Coggshall.
Subdivision be referred to the Water and Sewer Committee .
Carried Unanimously
Elmira Road - Planning & Curb Placement of Pole
Atty. Wesley McDermott appeared on )e half o Mr. $ Mrs . Sam Kramer and
Mr. Mose Norman of Elmira Road to ask the Board to take a look at a proble;
they have and anticipate becoming w rse in the event that the plans are no
changed with respect to the planning and curb placement of one particular
light pole on their property. In addition, he said there is a problem wit, ,
parking places in front of both places , replacement of storm sewer and
the Kramer drive to the rear of the building, and settling around the man
hole at the rear.
Discussion followed on the floor.
Resolution
By Comm. Shaw: Seconded by Comm. Allan
RESOLVED, the request of Atty McDermott to look at problems of Kramer and
Norman on Elmira Road be referred to the Highways , Street Lighting and
Refuse Committee.
After further discussion, a vote on the resolution resulted as follows :
Carried Unanimously
Tow-Away - Collegetown
Mr. Robert Reisman, 113 Oak Avenue appeared before the Board to report that
his car was towed away on Monday morning because of the street cleaning
project in Collegetown. He asked that the charges be waived.
Discussion followed on the floor. ity Attorney Shapiro explained why the„ ,„
ordinance requires the cars be towed away and recommended denying the requ t.
Resolution
By Comm. Cleveland: Seconded by Comm. Shaw
RESOLVED, the request by Mr. Reisman for waiving of tow-away charges be
denied.
Carried Unanimously
BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS COMMITTEE:
Request for Use of Seneca Street Garage
Comm. Schickel reported that Raymond DiPasquale has presented a proposal
to the Board of Public Works which would provide for the exclusive use of
the Seneca Street Garage on certain Sundays so that he could use it for a
used automobile market. The Buildings & Grounds Committee met with N:r.
DiPasquale and certain conditions were discussed; however, an opiniin of
the City Attorney indicates that even if the Ithaca Urban Renewal Agency
and the New York State Urban Development Corporation were to agree to such
use of the structure , competitive bidding would be required and approval of
three-quarters of the Common Council.
Resolution
By Comm. Schickel : Seconded by Comm. Whispell
RESOLVED, That because of the complexity of public actions required to
permit such use , and because of the limited benefit to be derived by the
City, the proposal of Raymond DiPasquale to use the Seneca Parking Garage
for a public automobile sale, be denied.
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' Mr. DiPasquale appeared before the Board to answer questions regarding his
proposal.
Discussion followed on the floor.
Resolution to Table
By Comm. c is el : Seconded by Comm. Cleveland
RESOLVED, The resolution denying Mr . DiPasquale ' s proposal for the use of
the Seneca Parking Garage be tabled .
Carried Unanimously
Resolution
By o::,—Schickel : Seconded by Comm. Allan
RESOLVED, That City Attorney Shapiro is directed by the Board to seek per-
mission from the Urban Renewal Agency and the NYSUDC to use the Seneca Parkin]
r . ,,,,,,, -I nimnIIGly
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CITY ATTORNEY' S REPORT :
City Attorney Shapiro reported:
1) The Common Council did pass a local law amending charter revisions in
respect to curb assessments .
2) The city was successful in defending the lawsuit in respect to a petition
to compel the city to erect suicide prevention barricades on bridges .
;TAFF REPORTS:
Lgreement with Bolton Point System
Supt. Dingman reported that within the past year the city has finalized
an agreement with the Bolton Point Water System whereby, among other
things , the city agreed to transfer title to Sheldon Road water tank which
is in the Village cf Cayuga Heights to the Bolton Point System. This actual
transfer of property has to be done by the Common Council . In order to get
that in motion he recommended that the Board request the Common Council to
proceed with the conveyance of the Sheldon Road Water Tank to the Bolton
(.goint System in accordance with the terms of the agreement between the city
(:ynd the Southern Cayuga Lake Municipal Water Commission.
esolution
y Comm. Shaw: Seconded by Comm. Schickel
<IESOLVED, That the Board request the Common Council to proceed with the
QZonveyance of the Sheldon Road Water Tank to the Bolton Point System in
accordance with the terms of the agreement between the city and the Southern
Cayuga Lake Municipal Water Commission.
Carried Unanimously
Green Street Parking Garage Maintenance
For the information of the Board, Supt . Dingman reported that in respect
to the Green Street Parking Garage there are maintenance items which have
')ecome more and more urgent. He went to the Budget and Administration
:ommittee for appropriation of money for this purpose and has retained an
:ngineer to make a maintenance report of the garage. When completed, he
will bring the report to the Board for further action as required.
Subdivision Plans of Cornell University - Old Fairgrounds Property
City Engineer Cox read a letter dated 3/27/ 78 , a resse to Mayor Conley from
John Bentkowski , Manager of real estate for Cornell University, in which he
briefly describes the subdivision plans of Cornell University on the Old
Fairgrounds property, and asked that the letter be brought to the attention of
the Board of Public Works .
Discussion followed on the floor.
Appointments and Promotions
Appointment
Supt. Dingman requested approval of the Board for the following appointment:
John H. Eaton, Truck Driver in the Construction & Maintenance Division at
$3. 83 per hour, effective April 16 , 1978.
Resolution
By Comm. Schickel : Seconded by Comm. Cleveland
RESOLVED, the Board approve the appointment of John H. Eaton, Truck Driver,
in the Construction & Maintenance Division at $3. 83 per hour, effective
4pri1 16 , 1978.
Carried Unanimously
Promotion
Supt. Dingman requested approval of the Board for the following promotion:
Lonnie B. Mullens to Working Foreman in the Construction & Maintenance
Division at $5 . 80 per hour, effective April 16 , 1978.
Resolution
By Comm. Schickel : Seconded by Comm. Allan
RESOLVED, the Board approve the promotion of Lonnie B. Mullens to Working
Foreman in the Construction & Maintenance Division at $5 . 80 per hour,
effective April 16 , 1978.
Carried Unanimously
7S -4- April 12 , 1978
Six-mile Creek Bank Slide
Supt . Dingman reported that the sou :h side of the bank of Six-mile Creek,
just above Aurora Street bridge , le ding up to the rear of properties on
Hudson Street , had slid into the cr ek, but had not caused the creek to
overflow as had been anticipated. t did damage properties in the large area
and at least one piece of property in the rear is not safe to walk on. Mr.
Dingman informed the Board that his attitude is that the city is not
responsible for the support of that land or buildings on it so the department
is not taking any action to shore up the bank or protect the properties from
further slides . He said the city is responsible for maintenance of the cn�k
as a waterway.
WATER AND SANITARY SEWERS COMMITTEE:
Family Medicine Center Water an 9-ewer Bill
By Comm. Shaw: Seconded by Comm. Allan
RESOLVED, That the sewer portion of the water and sewer bill #46-15402 to
the City of Ithaca for the Family Medicine Center at 217 West State Street
be expunged in the amount of $ 71. 84.
IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED, That the City be permitted to pay the water portion
of the bill without surcharge for late payment.
Carried Unanimously
Stearns & Wheler - Consulting Service
By Comm. Shaw: Seconded by Comm. Schickel
RESOLVED, That the following invoices of Stearns $ Wheler for consulting
services in connection with the Facilities Plan for the Ithaca Area Sewage
Treatment be approved:
1 . Inflow/infiltration survey - City portion $3,192
2 . Inflow/infiltration survey - Town of Ithaca portion 1 ,500
3. Inflow/infiltration survey - Town of Dryden portion 300
4 . Inflow/infiltration survey - Cornell University portion 1 ,850
Carried Unanimously
HIGHWAYS STREET LIGHTING AND REFUSE COMMITTEE:
Award of Peripheral Streets Contract w
Comm. Shaw reported that at a special meeting of the Board of Public Works
on Wednesday, April 5 , this Board Tescinded its action of March 22 in which
it awarded the contract for the construction of peripheral streets to
Giordano Construction Company. At this same meeting the Board awarded the
contract to Giordano Construction Company for $383, 776 which price was
obtained by extending the unit prices of the Giordano bid in the manner
prescribed by the contract documents.
At a later meeting on April 5 , the Common Council , by a 5-4 vote , directed
the Board of Public Works to reject all of the bids received for the con-
struction of the peripheral streets , and to re-bid the project.
Resolution
By Comm. Shaw: Seconded by Comm. Pllan
RESOLVED, That the bids received or March 20 for the construction of the
peripheral. streets be and are here y rejected, and the City Clerk is directed
to so notify the bidders and returr their bid security.
IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED, That the S perintendent be authorized to re-bid the
reconstruction of the peripheral si.reets (100 block of W. State Street , 100
block of S. Cayuga Street , and 100 block of N. Cayuga Street) on the same ,
terms and conditions as the project was originally offered; the said bids
to be returnable on Thursday, May Z. , at 3: 00 p.m.
A vote on the resolution resulted s follows :
Ayes (5) - Cleveland, Shaw, Whispell , Allan, Ewanicki
Nay (1) - Schickel
Carried
Public Hearin - Construction of Ciirbs and Gutters
Comm. Shaw reported that at its regular meeting on April 5 , the Common
Council adopted a local law provid ng that 500 of the cost of the constructio:
of original curb and gutter be charged against abutting property owners . The
City proposes to reconstruct the 200 block of Fifth Street . This reconstruc-
tion will require the original construction of curbs and/.or gutters.
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Resolution
By Comm. Shaw: Seconded by Comm. Schickel
IT IS RESOLVED, That a public hearing be held in the Common Council Chambers
on April 26 at 4 p. m. on the proposed construction of curb amid gutter in the
200 block of Fifth Street , and the proposed assessment of 50% of the cost
thereof as a charge against abutting property owners .
IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED, That the City Clerk be directed to notify abutting
property owners of the proposed construction and assessment and the time and
place of the public hearing.
Carried Unanimously
Spring Cleanup Week
By Comm. Shaw: Seconded by Comm. Schickel
RESOLVED, That the week of May 15 thorugh May 19 be designated as "Spring
Cleanup Week" during which time the City will pick up those items of
household refuse which are not normally accepted in the regular weekly
trash pickups .
IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Superintendent be authorized to promulgate
regulations concerning the kinds and amounts of household refuse that will
be picked up during this special week.
(o Carried Unanimously
o Bids on Motor Vehicle Equipment
Comm. Shaw reported that bids on motor vehicle equipment were received on
QApril 10.
Q .
Q Resolution
By Comm. Shaw: Seconded by Comm. Schickel
RESOLVED, That subject to the provisions of funds by the Common Council ,
the following contracts will be awarded:
1. One new Model 140G Caterpillar Motor Grader in accordance with speci-
fications dated March 29 , 1978 to Syracuse Supply Company for its low
net bid of $ 74 , 844.
2. One 18 hp Concrete Saw in accordance with the specifications dated
March 29 , 1978, to the Seneca Supply & Equipment Company for their
low net bid of $3, 324.
3. One new Heil 20 cu yd. Mark IV Refuse Packer unit mounted in accordance
with the specifications dated March 29 , 1978, to Bec Truck Equipment , Inc.
for their low net bid of $11 ,480.
Carried Unanimously
BRIDGES1. CREEKS AND STORM DRAINAGE COMMITTEE :
Comm. Cleveland reported that funds were provdied in the 1978 budget for
the design and preparation of contract plans for the reconstruction of the
Albany Street bridge. The City Engineer has negotiated with Modjeski &
Masters for said designs and preparation of plans .
Resolution
By Comm. Cleveland: Seconded by Comm. Schickel
RESOLVED, That the Superintendent be authorized to enter into an agreement
with Modjeski & Masters for the design and preparation of contract documents
for the reconstruction of the Albany Street bridge in accordance with a
letter. from Modjeski & Masters dated March 29 , 1978,
Carried Unanimously
PUBLIC BUILDINGS , PUBLIC GROUNDS AND PARKS COMMITTEE :
Hangar Theater Site Im rovements
Comm. Schickel reported that Fias were received for site improvements at
the Hangar Theater.
Resolution
By Comm. Schickel : Seconded by Comm. Cleveland
RESOLVED, That because these bids exceed the original appropriation of
$26 ,100 , the bids be referred to the Buildings & Grounds Committee for
review and recommendation.
Discussion followed on the floor.
Commissioners Schickel and Cleveland withdrew the original resolution.
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Resolution
By Comm. Schickel : Seconded by Comm. Allan
RESOLVED, That the bids be rejected and the City Clerk be directed to
return the bid bonds ;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That Supt. ingman be authorized to request bids
on site work at the Hangar Theater Dn a project offered in such a way that
there is some hope of bids coming within the amount of funds recommended.
Carried Unanimously
Stewart Park Food Concession
Comm. Schickel reported that one bid was received for the operation of the
Stewart Park food concession which was from Challenge Industries for
$1 , 076 . 90 for the 1978 season.
Resolution
By Comm. Schickel : Seconded by Comm. Cleveland
RESOLVED, That the contract for operating the food concession at Stewart
Park in accordance with the specifications dated March 24 , 1978 be awarded
to Challenge Industries for the 1978 season for their bid of $1 ,076.90.
Carried Unanimously
Public Hearin - Sidewalk Construction
By Comm. Schickel : Seconded by Comm. Allan
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 the Board
on March 22 , 1978 , 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 this Board on
March 22 , 1978 , in a total amount of $1 , 813. 85 be , and hereby is finally
approved and recommended to the Co mon Council for confirmation.
Carried Unanimously
Bids - Street Trees
By Comm. Schickel : Seconded by Comm. Allan
Comm. Schickel reported that bids were received on Monday, April 10 , 1978,
for Street Trees .
Resolution
By Comm. Schickel : Seconded by Comm. Allan
RESOLVED, That the contract for supplying Street Trees in accordance with
the specifications dated March 15 , 1978 , be awarded to Schichtel ' s Nursery
for their bid of $2 ,829 . 20.
Carried Unanimously
Requisition #4 - McCarthy Builders
By Comm. Schickel : Seconded by Comm. Cleveland
RESOLVED, That Requisition #4 from McCarthy Builders for construction
services in connection with the renovation of 213 S. Plain Street , be
approved in the amount of $4, 383.
• Carried Unanimously
Requisitions - Family Medicine Center
By Comm. Schickel : Seconded by Comm. Allan
RESOLVED, That the following requisitions in connection with the construc-
tion of the Family Medicine Center be approved:
1. McGuire $ Bennett , Requisition #5 - $29 , 789
2. Norton Electric, Requisition #3 - $5 ,970
3. O' Brien $ Taube , Architects - $300 T.
Carried Unanimously
Bids - Restrooms Cass Park and Hangar Theater
By Comm. Schickel : Seconded by Comm. Allan
RESOLVED, That the plans for the r strooms at Cass Park and the Hangar
Theater, which are presently in thE Engineer' s office for review by the
staff and management of Hangar Theater, be offered for bid by Supt.
Dingman.
Carried Unanimously
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FINANCE ACCOUNTS AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS COMMITTEE :
Au it
By Comm. Whispell : Seconded by Comm. Schickel
RESOLVED, That bills audited and approved by the Finance Committee as 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 bills receivable be approved and ordered
rendered.
Carried Unanimously
Stenographer Position - Superintendent ' s Office
Comm. Whispell reported that the Common Council at its regular meeting
on April 5 authorized the addition of a Stenographer position to the roster
in the Superintendent ' s office.
Resolution
(0By Comm. Whispell : Seconded by Comm. Schickel
RESOLVED, That the Superintendent be authorized to add a stenographer to
®the roster for his office, and to make such adjustments in the departmental
budgets as are necessary to provide funds for the position.
Q Carried Unanimously
Qonald Spanier Associates - Contract for Productivity Improvement Project
Comm. Whispell reported that Donald Spanier Associates presented their
contract for the productivity improvement project for the Department of
Public Works at a total cost of $42 ,500. This contract has been reviewed
by the City Attorney who suggested an escape clause which allows the City to
terminate on 10 days ' notice. This clause has been added to the contract.
Resolution
By Comm. Whispell : Seconded by Comm. Allan
RESOLVED, That the Superintendent be authorized to execute the contract
between the City of Ithaca and Donald Spanier Associates for a productivity
improvement project for the Department of Public Works at a cost not to
exceed $42 , 500.
Discussion followed on the floor.
A vote on the resolution resulted as follows :
Carried Unanimously-
North American Snow Conference
By Comm. Whispell : Seconded by Comm. Allan
RESOLVED, That Asst. to Superintendent John Dougherty be authorized to
attend the North American Snow Conference in Cincinnati , Ohio , April 17
through 19 , - 1978, the expense of transportation, meals , lodging and regis=
tration to be a lawful charge against the City.
Carried Unanimously-
International Municipal Signal Association Conference
By Comm. Whispell : Seconded by Comm. Schickel
RESOLVED, That City Traffic Engineer Frank Gombas and City Electrician
Jack Brooks be authorized to attend the International Municipal Signal
Association Conference to be held in Rochester, New York on May 2 , 3 and
4, 1978, the expense of transportation , meals , lodging and registration
to be a lawful charge against the City.
Carried Unanimously
PARKING TRAFFIC AND TRANSIT COMMITTEE:
Bi s - Small Bus Shelters
By Comm. Allan: Seconded by Comm. Schickel
RESOLVED, That the Superintendent be authorized to advertise for bids
for the erection of small bus shelters .
Carried Unanimously
Sun Da
uingman reported that Mr. Ben Nichols had requested free bus service
and bike racks for Saturday , May 6 , 1978 "Sun Day. " He said that while it
would not be a major problem to reserve the lower part of the Seneca Street
82 -8- April 12 , 1978
garage for bicycles , supplying bike racks would be a major problem. Also,
he said that provision of free bus ervice is something the city does on
a very limited basis , and he felt n real purpose would be accomplished by
providing free bus service.
Discussion followed on the floor.
Resolution
By Comm. Allan: Seconded by Comm. hispell
RESOLVED, That the city provide fre bus service , provided the City Transi—"-
System be given credit in public ma ner, and that the promotors of this
event publicize the free bus servic to the fullest extent possible ; also
space be provided in the Seneca Garage for bicycles , with no bike racks.
Carried Unanimously
Removal of Parking Meters Request
By Comm. Allan : Seconded by Comm, Iffiispell
RESOLVED, That the request from Raymond DiPasquale on behalf of property
owners in the West State Street/Cay ga Street area which asks for the
removal of parking meters , be denie .
Carried Unanimously
Ithaca Transit System Report of Operations
By Comm. Allan: Seconded by Comm. chic el
RESOLVED, That the Ithaca Transit S stem Report of Operations for the
period of January to March 1978 be iccepted.
Carried Unanimously
NEW BUSINESS:
Condition oT City Golf Course
By Comm. Schickel : Seconded by Comm. Cleveland
RESOLVED , That staff be directed to do everything possible within their
budget to get the water off the golE course and make it playable as
quickly as possible ; and to take a Look at long-term solutions for problems..,.
that exist down there , and hopefully have recommendation as far as permane
solution to the problems and future needs.
Carried Unanimously
ADJOURNMENT:
On a motion the meeting adjourned at 6 : 22 p .m.
(�( ,
J sep A. Rundle , City Clerk Edward onley Mayor
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BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCFEDINGS
ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE
APRIL 12, 1978
10755 Joseph Capoli G2122 16.82
10756 Earl Andrews G2122 16.82
10757 Finger Lakes Post 961 V.F.W. G2122 21 .44
10758 Ronald Alexander G2122 21 .44
10759 The Byway Holding Corp. F2144 15.00
10760 Vincent Franicamone F2144 23.92
10761 Lola H. Burris Estate F2144 23.92
10762 Ithaca Laundry F2144 14.37
10763 Carroll's Sales L Service G2122 28.64
10763 Carroll's Sales & Service F2144 28.64
10764 James Campbell F2144 129.90
10765 City of Ithaca F2801 303.50
10766 City of Ithaca F2801 25.16
10766 City of Ithaca. G2801 25.16
10767 Andrew Sommese F2144 185. 55
10767 Andrew Sommese G2122 185.55
10768 James Rider F2144 829.14
10769 City of Ithaca G2801 56.20
10770 City of Ithaca G2801 1 ,396.98
10770 City of Ithaca F2801 1 ,396.98
10771 Joe and Doris Yengo Ent. G2120 10.00
10772 Morse Chain Co. G2120 175.00
10773 City of Ithaca F2801 865.65
10773 City of Ithaca G2801 _ 865.65
TOTAL 6,661 .43
V ATER 3,841 .73
SEWER 21819.70
APPROVED BY FINANCY CONMITTEE
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BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS
ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE
APRIL 12, 1978
10755 Joseph Capoli G2122 16.82
10756 Earl Andrews G2122 16.82
10757 Finger Lakes Post 961 V.F.W. G2122 21 .44
10758 Ronald Alexander G2122 21 .44
10759 The Byway Holding Corp. F2144 15.00
10760 Vincent Franicamone F2144 23.92
10761 Lola H. Burris Estate F2144 23.92
10762 Ithaca Laundry F2144 14.37
10763 Carroll's Sales Service G2122 28.64
10763 Carroll's Sales Service F2144 28.64
10764 James Campbell F2144 129.90
10765 City of Ithaca F2801 303. 50
10766 City of Ithaca F2801 25.16
10766 City of Ithaca G2801 25.16
10767 Andrew Sommese F2144 185. 55
10767 Andrew Sommese G2122 185.55
10768 James Rider F2144 829,14
10769 City of Ithaca G2801 56.20
10770 City of Ithaca G2801 1 ,396.98
10770 City of Ithaca F2801 1 ,391 .98
10771 Joe and Doris Yengo Ent. G2120 10.00
10772 Morse Chain Co. G2120 17;.00
10773 City of Ithaca F2801 865.65
10773 City of Ithaca G2801 865.65
TOTAL 6,661 .43
WATER 3,841 .73
SEWER 2,819.70
APPROVED BY FINANCE COMMITTEE
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STATEMENT
N° 10765 Account........WATER - service repair
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WATER AND SEWER DIVISION, DEPT. OF PUBLIC WORKS, ITHACA, N.Y., Dr.
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MCAt y....9f...lthua........CQ=1Au;Lt;y..Rp-volopmaut...Fund...................................................... W. 0. No.
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Make check payable to City of Ithaca,Water and Sewer Fund; payable at the City Chamberlain's Office, 108 E. Green St.,Ithaca, N. Y. This bill is
payable within 30 days. In default of payment within 30 days,service may be discontinued. Bills remaining unpaid constitute a lien on the property
served and are collected in the tax levy for the next fiscal year in the same manner and subject to the same penalties as other city taxes.
Ownerof Property.................................................................... Located at .....................................
KINDLY RETURN THIS BILL FOR RECEIPT
replace water service - curb box to main
26' of 3/4" copper tubing @ $5.75 $149.50
Street Patch: 42 sq. ft. @ $2.20 92.40
28 sq. ft. @ 2.20 61.60
Amount due $303.50
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Asst. Supt. of Public Works
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS 83
CITY OF ITHACA, NEW YORK
Regular Meeting 4 : 00 P.M. April 26 , 1978
PRESENT :
Mayor - Conley
Commissioners (4) - Allan , Cleveland, Ewanicki , Schickel
ABSENT :
Commissioners (2) - Shaw, Whispell
OTHERS PRESENT :
City Controller - Daley City Engineer - Cox
Asst . Supt . of Public Works - Hannan Alderman - Boothroyd
Supt . of Public Works - Dingman City Clerk - Rundle
MINUTES :
By Comm. Ewanicki : Seconded by Comm. Cleveland
RESOLVED, That the Minutes of the April 5 , 1978 and April 12 , 1978
meetings be approved as recorded by the City Clerk.
Carried Unanimously
CO SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS :
0 Public Hearing - Construction of Curbs and Gutters - 200 Block of Fifth St .
T—IResolution to Open Public Hearing
Q By Comm. Ewanicki : Seconded by Comm. Schickel
Q RESOLVED, That the public hearing on construction of curbs and gutters ,
200 block of Fifth Street , be opened.
Q Carried Unanimously
Clerk Rundle reported that the property owners have been notified that the
City Charter requires that when original curb or curb and gutter is built
on the street as an improvement , 50% of the cost of that work will be charged
against abutting property owners on a front-foot basis . The Charter requires
that before the Board actually determines to construct original curb and
gutter, that a public hearing be held. That is the purpose of this hearing.
No one appeared to speak to the hearing.
Resolution to Close Public Hearing
By Comm. Ewanicki : Seconded by Comm. Cleveland
RESOLVED , That the public hearing on construction of curbs and gutters ,
200 block of Fifth Street , be closed.
Carried Unanimously
COMMUNICATIONS :
By Comm. Allan: Seconded by Comm. Cleveland
RESOLVED, That inasmuch as all board members have copies of the communca-
tions , reading of them is waived.
Carried Unanimously
PETITIONS AND HEARINGS BEFORE THE BOARD :
Cascad_il.la Boat House
Mr. IVard Romer, 608 S. Plain Street , representing the Cascadil.la Boat Club ,
requested the use of the north bay of the Stewart Park Boat House to store
equipment used in a youth rowing project which his club is sponsoring.
Discussion followed on the floor.
Resolution
By Comm. Ewanicki : Seconded by Comm. Allan
RESOLVED, That the request for use of the north bay of the Cascadilla
Boat House be referred to the Public Buildings , Public Grounds and Parks
Committee , with power to act , and a strong suggestion of trying to
cooperate and work out provisions for the group , subject to the stipula-
tions of the City Attorney.
Carried Unanimously
Mayor Conley voted Aye also .
Construction of Curbs and Gutters - 200 Block of Fifth Street
Mr. Vincent Giordano , 57 Woodcrest Avenue , addressed the Board on behalf
of himself and Agway Petroleum, stating that they saw no need for the
construction of curbs on the 200 block of Fifth Street ; however, a manhole
is needed to remove surface water.
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HIGHWAYS STREET LIGHTING AND REFUSE COMMITTEE :
By Comm. Schickel : Seconded by Co m. Ewan— iii
RESOLVED, That this Board direct the construction of curb and gutter on
Fifth Street in accordance with plans and specifications developed by
the City Engineer, and that 500 of the cost thereof be assessed against
abutting property owners as provided by law.
City Engineer Cox informed the Boa d that basically the need for curbs
and gutters in that particular block is to provide for drainage of the
street and some of the surrounding properties . ,.
A vote on the resolution resulted as follows :
Carried Unanimously
COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR:
Appoi-itment
Mayor Conley informed the Board that Comm. Whispell is unable to continue
serving on the Capital Improvements Review Committee , and asked the Board
to approve the appointment of Comm. Clarence Cllveland to serve in her
place on the committee .
Resolution
By Comm. Ewanicki : Seconded by Comm. Allan
RESOLVED, The Board approve the appointment of Comm. Clarence Cleveland
to the Capital Improvements Review Committee to replace Comm. Whispell .
Carried Unanimously
REPORT OF CITY ATTORNEY :
Elmira Road Assessment
City Attorney Shapiro reported that the decision of the judge last Thursday
on the Elmira Road Curb Assessments was adverse to the position of the
city. Mr. Shapiro will be discussing the matter with the Common Council
in Executive Session at the May C mmon Council meeting to determine what
further action, if any , Council wishes him to take .
APPOINTMENT :
Supt . Dingman requested the appro al of the Board for appointment of
Brian E. Fuller as a Laborer in t e Construction and Maintenance Division
at $ 3. 39 per hour, effective April 24 , 1978 .
Resolution
By Comm. Schi_cke"l : Seconded by C mm. Cleveland
RESOLVED, That the Board approve the appointment of Brian E . Fuller as a
Laborer in the Construction and M intenance Division at $ 3. 39 per hour,
effective April 24 , 1978.
Carried Unanimously
I%IATER AND SA"4ITARY SLIVERS_COMMITTEE :
Co_�gshall Subdivision
Comm. Ewanicki reported. that Mrs . Owen appeared at the last regular
meeting of the Board to request water service by the City for the
Coggshall Subdivision which is 10 ated on an extension of Eastwood
Avenue within the Town of Ithaca. The Town of Ithaca, by iotter of Super-
visor Desch, indicated no objecti n to the City ' s supplying this service .
Resolution
By Comm. Ewanicki : Seconded by C mm. Allan
RESOLVED, That the request of Mrs Owen for the City to serve water to
the Coo—shall Subdivision be deni d for the following reasons :
(1) There is no agreement between the City and the Town which provides
for the extension of City wat r into the Town in this area.
(2) The department is of the opin on that serious pressure fluctuation
will occur resulting in unsatisfactory services .
(3) The subdivision that it is pr posed to serve would not be a permissible
subdivision were it in the City, nor is there any indication that it
has been approved by the Town Planning Board.
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(4) It appears from the data supplied that the subdivision could be more
satisfactorily served by a connection to the Bolton Point system
which appears to cross a portion of the property.
Carried Unanimously
Western New York Water Works Conference
By Comm. Ewanicki : Seconded by Corlm. Schickel
RESOLVED, That two employees of the Water and Sewer Division be authorized
to attend the Western New York Water Works Conference in Medina, N. Y . , on
May 3; the cost of meals , transportation and registration to be a legal
charge against the City.
Carried Unanimously
HIGHWAYS, STREET LIGHTING AND REFUSE COMMITTEE :
Invoice - Barton , Brown , Clyde u Loguidic,-
By Comm. Schickel : Seconded by Comm. Allan
RESOLVED, That an invoice of Barton, Brown , Clyde � Loguidice for
engineering services in connection with the improvements to Elmira Road
(D through April 1 , 1978 , be approved in the amount of $1 , 974 . 57.
® Carried. Unanimously
Request for Sidewalk Cafe
Q By Comm. Schickel : Seconded by Comm. Cleveland
Q RESOLVED, That the request of Mr. Lou Cataldo for the purpose of a
Q sidewalk cafe at 215 N. Cayuga Street be denied.
Carried Unanimously
Mayor Conley voted Aye also .
PUBLIC BUILDINGS , PUBLIC GROUNDS AND PARKS CO?DIITTEE :
Swimming Fool Deck at Cass Park
Comin. Schickel reported that one bid was received for the construction
of the swimming pool deck at Cass Park on April 24 , as follows :
I . J. Construction Co . - $12 , 500
Resolution
By Comm. Schickel : Seconded by Comm. Ewanicki
RESOLVED, That `?ie contract for construction repairs to the swimming pool
deck at Cass F' '.: in accordance with plans and specifications dated
April 8 , 1978 , u awarded to I : J. Construction Company with the following
stipulations :
(1) That the bid be discounted to $12 , 000.
(2) That no payments be made under this agreement until I . J. Construction
Company shall have :
(a) filed a performance bond in the full amount of the contract price
as required by the specifications , or
(h) completed the entire work and supplied the department with a
release of liens for material and satisfactory evidence of
payment for all labor and a one-year detailed written guarantee .
Carried Unanimously
Requisition #2 - Donahue-Halverson
By Comm. Schickel : Seconded by Comm. Ewanicki
RESOLVED, That Requisition #2 from Donahue-Halverson for payment for
plumbing services in connection with the construction of the Family Medicine
Center be approved in the amount of $5 , 284 . 56 .
Carried Unanimously
FINANCE , ACCOUNTS AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS COMMITTEE :
Audit
By Comm. Allan : Seconded by Comm. Schickel
RESOLVED, That bills audited and approved by the Finance Committee as listed
on Abstract No . 8 of the General Fund accounts of the Departm(-nt of Pi-iblic
Works and on Abstract No . 8 of the IVater and Sewer Division, be approved
for payment .
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IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED , That bills receivable be approved and ordered
rendered.
Carried Unanimously
Spring Meeting of the American Public Works Association
By Comm. Allan : Seconded by Comm. Schickel
RESOLVED, That Supt . Dingman , Asst to Supt . Dougherty , and City Engineer
Cox be authorized to attend a Spri g Meeting of the American Public (works
Association in Cooperstown , New Yo I` , May 17 through May 19 ; charges for
transportation , meals , lodging and registration to be a legal charge
against the City.
Carried Unanimously
Productivity Improvement Project - Invoice
By Comm. Allan: Seconded by Comm. Schickel
RESOLVED, That an invoice for an initial payment for tht- Productivity
Improvement Project by Donald Span er and Associates be approved in the
amount of $4 , 200.
Carried Unanimously
PARKING , TRAFFIC AND TRANSIT COMMI TEE:
American Public Transit. Association Meeting
By Comm. Allan : Seconded by Comm. Schickel
RESOLVED, That Bernard Carpenter be authorized to attend the American
Public Transit Association Meeting in Houston, Texas , May 1S through
May 18 ; charges for transportation meals , lodging and registration to
be a legal charge against the City
Carried Unanimously
Traffic Signal at Meadow, West Cliiiton and Titus Avenue
Comm. Allan reported that a letter has been received from Regional
Director of Transportation, Region 3, indicating that the State leas made
a new study of the intersection of Meadow Street , West Clinton Street and
Titus Avenue , and has determined t at the traffic counts of vehicles
using the side streets do not warrant a traffic signal at this time .
Low Bidder - Elmira Road Plantings
Mayor Con=vey reported that the low bidder for the Elmira Road plantings
withdrew his bid because he felt tie water table is too high and he could
not guarantee the trees . Accordin to some of the aldermen , the bidder
was inquiring about the possibilit of receiving back his b *,.d bond.
Supt . Dingman confirmed that the 1 )w bidder has been notified by the City
that he forfeits his bid bond. He also reported that the bidder has not
requested the Board of Public Works to consider the matter at all .
Alderman Boothroyd reported the bi. der could not come before the Board
today because he had to go out of own.
It was decided the Board would wai in the event the person would want
to come before the Board at its ne t meeting.
ADJOURNMENT :
On a motion the meeting adjourned at 4 : 47 p .m.
Jis ep A. Rundle , City Clex - war J , Co ley, vlay r
11 3UAitD U� O I IGS
April 26, 1c178
10774 Rates Floral Estates G2122 44.19
10775 Village of Montour Falls F2378 139. 58
10776 McDonald's Hestaurant F2144 1 ,418.86
10777 City of Ithaca F2801 84.95
10777 City of Ithaca G2801 84.95
10778 City of Ithaca F2801 21 .58
10778 City of Ithaca G2801 21 . 58
10779 City of Ithaca F28C1 110.25
10779 City of Ithaca G28C1 11Q.26
10780 City of Ithaca. F280 532.16
1679C City of Ithaca G2801 532.17
10781 Town of Ithaca G2374 84.94
10782 Dryden Sewer District #2 G2374 3u8.8 )
10;783 City of Ithaca F8310-6-3C�, 76(,.2C
1C783 City of Ithaca G8110-6-3C9 766.10
10784 Burris Plumb. ca. Beating G2122 16.00
10785 Donohue-Halverson, Inc. G2122 33.00.
10786 L. Hull Flumb. c.. Heating G2122 11 .00,
10787 City of Tthaca F8310-6-3CO, cl .23
10787 City of Ithaca G8110-6-3C° 91 .23
10788 City of Ithaca F8310-6-309 31 .42
10788 City of Ithaca G8110-6-309 31 .41
10789 City of Ithaca F8310-6-309 12.71
10789 City of Ithaca G8110-6-309 12.71
10790 City of Ithaca F8310-6-309 8.2,r-
10790 City of Ithaca G8110-6-309, 8.25
TOTAL w 5,391 .93
'w, TEh 0,226.17
SE'WEA 2,16 5.76
APP AUVED BY F114ANCE COMMITTEE
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS 87
CITY OF ITHACA, NEW YORK
Regular Meeting 4 : 00 P.M. May 10, 1978
PRESENT :
Mayor - Conley
Commissioners (5) - Cleveland, Ewanicki , Schickel , Shaw, Whispell
ABSENT:
Commissioner (1) - Allan
OTHERS PRESENT:
City Controller - Daley
Supt. of Public Works - Dingman
Asst. Supt. of Public Works - Hannan
Asst. Supt . of Public Works - Dougherty
City Engineer - Cox
City Attorney - Shapiro
Traffic Engineer - Gombas
Alderman Bordoni
(� City Clerk - Rundle
Comm. Shaw chaired the meeting until the arrival of the Mayor.
MINUTES :
Q y-Comm. Schickel : Seconded by Comm. Cleveland
Q RESOLVED, That the Minutes of the April 26 , 1978 meeting be approved
as corrected, changing the resolution on the Cascadilla Boat Club to
read: Stewart Park Boathouse instead of Cascadilla Boathouse , as
recorded by the City Clerk.
Carried Unanimously
PETITIONS AND HEARINGS OF PERSONS BEFORE THE BOARD:
David Allen, Village Greenhouse , addressed the Board, requesting the
return of bid security for Elmira Road Landscaping in the amount of
$1 , 955. 88. The Village Greenhouse , low bidder for tree planting on
the project , withdrew their bid due to possible unfavorable growing
conditions for certain trees specified in the specifications .
HIGHWAYS STREET LIGHTING AND REFUSE COMMITTEE :
Request ol Greenhouse for return of bid security for bid on
Elmira Road landscaping
By Comm. Shaw: Seconded by Comm. Schickel
RESOLVED, That the request of Village Greenhouse for return of bid
security for bid on Elmira Road landscaping be denied.
Discussion followed on the floor.
A vote on the resolution resulted as follows :
Ayes (3) - Cleveland, Schickel , Shaw
Nays (2) - Whispell , Ewanicki
Absent (1) - Allan
Carried
Requests for refund of towing charges
The following persons appeared be ore the Board to request the refund
of $26 . 75 each for towing charges incurred as a result of the Department
having their cars towed away after posting the street that work would be
done. The signs were posted on Thursday and no work was done on the road
so they parked their cars on Sunday and they were towed away Monday. The
group protested the parking ban that appeared longer than necessary.
Debby Gershel , 302 Utica Street
Bob Anton, 305 Utica Street
Maxine Hunter, 104 Utica Street
Mr. Anton also objected to the method the City used to post signs during
the snow emergency.
City Attorney Shapiro commented that he had calls from other individuals
involved in the same situation.
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Discussion followed on the floor.
Resolution
By Comm. Shaw: Seconded by Comm. Schickel
RESOLVED, the matter of the charg s for cars towed from Utica Street
after posting that work would be one on that street , be referred to
the Highways , Street Lighting and Refuse Committee for review and with
power to act.
Carried Unanimously
STAFF REPORTS:
1978 Bu get
Supt. Dingman commented on the 1978 Budget , saying the Department will
have to be extremely careful in its spending this year. The budget
submitted was drawn in September 1977, and has now been further reduced
necessitating cutting of more services than in the past.
Clean-up week
Supt. Dingman announced that Spring clean-up week would occur May 15
through 19 , and that special reg lations have been set forth for that.
The pick-up will occur on the re ular pick-up days .
Ithaca Festival
Supt. Dingman informed the Board that he had been approached by some of
the Festival people in respect t performing some services and he told
them he would not consider this ntil he had some form of approval from
the Common Council. At its May , 1978 meeting, Common Council heard a
memo presented by Mayor Conley r garding permission from the Council and
the Board of Public Works in con ection with the Festival on June 2-4 ,
1978. By resolution the Council resolved it would support the Festival
and the request for services . S pt . Dingman said his policy will be to
give only those services which w can do without putting on overtime help.
If it becomes necessary to get m re than that , there will have to be some
sort of a request from them.
Mayor Conley commented he had ho ed the Board would recognize , maybe
understand, that there might be ome services which will require over-
time . He said he has asked the estival group to outline in writing
anything they will require from he Board.
213 South Plain Street
City Engineer Cox reported that le sees no reason why the project should
not be completed on schedule in June and thereforeycan proceed with
arrangements to dispose of the p operty. the city g
Bus Shelters-Central Business Di trict
City Engineer Cox reported the c retractor on this project is now ready
for final inspection, after whic the shelters can be put into opera-
tion.
Family Medicine Center
City Engineer Cox reported the C nter was turned over to the hospital
on Friday, May 5th and on Monday of this week they had started to move
in. It is his understanding tha the Center will be operating ;by
Monday, May 15 , 1978 . He said s me type of opening has been scheduled
for the 27th of May. The projec is completed except for some site work.
Bus Service for Sun Day
Asst. Supt. Dougherty reported t at in respect to free bus service on
Sun Day, not only was it not ade uately publicized, but as far as the
City Transit System was concerne , it was not publicized at all, so
there was no free bus service on Saturday, May 6 , 1978.
WATER AND SANITARY SEWERS COMMIT EE:
Authorization for Water Treatmen Plant Operator' s Course
By Comm. Ewanicki : Secon ed by omm. Schic el
RESOLVED, That Ernest Smith be a thorized to attend Grade II Water
Treatment Plant Operator' s Cours at Syracuse University, May 15
through May 26 ; the expense of t avel , lodging, meals and registration
to be a charge against the City.
Carried Unanimously
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Reimbursement of excess sewer charges
By Comm. Ewanicki : Seconded by Comm. Schickel
RESOLVED, That Joseph Daino , doing business as Lehigh Valley Restaurant ,
be refunded $269. 85 of sewer charges for the second, third and fourth
quarters of 1977. This refund represents the portion of water from a
leak in the heating system. The premises are at 801 West Buffalo Street ;
the account number is 77-17280.
Carried Unanimously
Expungement of bill
By Comm. Ewanicki : Seconded by Comm. Cleveland
RESOLVED, That the Water and Sewer Division bill #10696 to the City of
Ithaca General Fund for replacing water and sewer mains in Stewart Avenue
be expunged in the amount of $1 ,142 . 53. This bill represents charges
for replacing water and sewer mains in connection with the construction
of a retaining wall in the 900 block of Stewart Avenue .
Carried Unanimously
Invoice - engineering services-City of Ithaca
By Comm. Ewanicki : Seconded by Comm. Schickel
RESOLVED, That an invoice from Stearns and Wheler for professional
engineering services in connection with the inflow/infiltration analysis
Q in the City of Ithaca be approved in the amount of $14,685 . 50 .
Q Carried Unanimously
Q Invoice - engineering services-Town of Ithaca
By Comm. Ewanicki : Seconded by Comm. Schickel
RESOLVED, That an invoice from Stearns and Wheler for professional
engineering services in connection with the inflow/infiltration analysis
in the Town of Ithaca be approved in the amount of $6 ,900.
Carried Unanimously
Invoice - engineering services-Town of Dryden
By Comm. Ewanicki : Secon ed by Comm. Schickel
RESOLVED, That an invoice from Stearns and Wheler for professional
engineering services in connection with the inflow/infiltration analysis
in the Town of Dryden be approved in the amount of $1 , 380 .
Carried Unanimously
Invoice - engineering services-Cornell University
By Comm. Ewanicki : Seconded by Comm. Schickel
RESOLVED, That an invoice from Stearns and Wheler for professional
engineering services in connection with the inflow/infiltration analysis
at Cornell University be approved in the amount of $81510 .
Discussion followed on the floor.
A vote on the resolution resulted as follows :
Carried Unanimously
Invoice - basic services-Stearns and Wheler
By Comm. Ewanic is Seconded by Comm. Schickel
RESOLVED, That an invoice from Stearns and Wheler for basic services in
connection with the facilities planning fees of the Waste Water Facilities
Plan, be approved in the amount of $5 ,110.
Carried Unanimously
Transfer of funds
By Comm. Ewanicki : Seconded by Comm. Schickel
RESOLVED, That the following transfer in the Water and Sewer Funds be
approved:
From Water Contingency - $27,000. 00
To Water, General Maintenance , F8340 , Supplies , Line 302
Carried Unanimously
Bill - Southern Cayuga Lake Intermunicipal Water Commission
By Comm. Ewanicki : Seconded. by Comm. Shaw
RESOLVED, That a bill from the Southern Cayuga Lake Intermunicipal Water
Commission for water provided during the water emergency January 26
through February 1 , 1978, be approved in the amount of $26 , 796 . 00.
Carried Unanimously
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HIGHWAYS, STREET LIGHTING AND RE USE COMMITTEE:
Bill - Paolangeli Contractor, In .
By Comm. Shaw: Seconded by Comm. Ewanicki
RESOLVED, That a bill from Paola geli Contractor, Inc. for one catch
i basin in Elmira Road, be approve in the amount of $19115 .
Carried Unanimously
BRIDGES, CREEKS AND STORM DRAINAGE COMMITTEE:
Report on Fall Creek Plan o Action
Comm. Cleveland reported that there is a meeting scheduled for tonight
at 7 : 30 p .m. in the Common Council Chambers for the purpose of reporting
to Fall Creek residents the results of the consultant ' s work to date,
and to hear from them their particular concerns and proposals . His
understanding was that Alderman B rdoni had arranged to have members of
ti
the Fall Creek Civic Assoc. present.
Mayor Conley commented that Comm. Cleveland and himself had made prior
commitments , and he requested Alderman Bordoni to chair the meeting.
PUBLIC BUILDINGS, PUBLIC GROUNDS kND PARKS COMMITTEE:
Cascadilla Boat Club
Comm. Schickel reported that acting at the direction of this Board, the
Buildings and Grounds Committee aorreed to permit the use of the north
bay of the Stewart Park boathouse by the Cascadilla Boat Club for the
7 1978 season.
Resolution
By Comm. Schickel : Seconded by Comm. Ewanicki
RESOLVED, That a revocable permit to the Cascadilla Boat Club , Ltd. , to
use the northwest boat storage room in the Stewart Park boat house for
the balance of 1978 in accordance with the provisions contained in the
agreement and attachments , be approved.
Carried Unanimously
Bill - Norton Electric Co.
By Comm. Schickel : Seconded by Comm. Cleveland
RESOLVED, That a bill from Norton Electric Company for electrical. work
in connection with the construction of the Family Medicine Center be
approved in the amount of $5 ,401 . 0.
Carried Unanimously
Bill - Collins and Walton, Plumbing & Heating Contractors
By Comm. Schickel : Seconded by C mm. Shaw
RESOLVED, That a bill from Collin and Walton , Plumbing and Heating
Contractors , for work in connects n with the construction of the Family
Medicine Center be approved in th amount of $ 3, 787. 20 .
Carried Unanimously
Request from Scott Molin - Cass P rk ice cream concession
By Comm. Schickel : Seconded by Comm. Cleveland
RESOLVED, That the request from S ott Molin to continue the vending of
ice cream in Cass Park under the same terms and conditions as he was
permitted in the 1977 season, be approved for the 1978 season.
Discussion followed on the floor.
A vote on the resolution resulted as follows :
Carried Unanimously
Request from Bradley Judson - Boat Rental business
Comm. Schickel reported that Bradley Judson has operated a concession
at Stewart Park in 1976-1977. His concession permits him to occupy a
small portion of the park for the rental of non-powered boats for use in
Fall Creek and in the lagoon of Stewart Park. Mr. Judson has been paying
$100 a year for this facility. I is now proposed to permit Mr. Judson
to improve the dock space formerly used by Cecil Cage , to continue his
boat rental service.
Resolution
By Comm. SIchickel : Seconded by C mm. Ewanicki
RESOLVED, That Bradley Judson be authorized to continue his boat rental
a
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concession at Stewart Park for the 1978 season at an annual rental of
$100 under the same terms and conditions that were included in his
permit for 1976 and 1977.
Carried Unanimously
Ownership of Dock at Stewart Park
By Comm. Schickel : Seconded by Comm. Shaw
RESOLVED, That the City accept ownership of the dock at Stewart Park
from Mr. and Mrs . Cecil Cage.
Carried Unanimously
Final payment to Wheaton Sheet Metal Shop , Inc.
By Comm. Schickel : Seconded by Comm. Ewanicki
RESOLVED, That a final payment to Wheaton Sheet Metal Shop , Inc. for
construction services in connection with t=ie maintenance garage be
approved in the amount of $1 , 856. 80 .
Carried Unanimously
CO FINANCE, ACCOUNTS AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS COMMITTEE :
Q it
T-j By Comm. Whispell : Seconded by Comm. Schickel
RESOLVED, That bills audited and approved by the Finance Committee as
listed on Abstract No. 9 of the Water and Sewer Division, be approved
Qfor payment .
IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED, That bills receivable be approved and ordered
rendered.
Carried Unanimously
Eastern Bus Maintenance Conference
By Comm. Whispell : Seconded by Comm. Schickel
RESOLVED, That Peter Larson be authorized to attend the Eastern Bus
Maintenance Conference in Montreal on May 24 and 25 ; the cost of
transportation, meals , lodging and registration to be a charge against
the City.
Carried Unanimously
PARKING, TRAFFIC AND TRANSIT COMMITTEE:
Authorization - parking meters in east portion of Family Medicine Center
By Comm. Cleveland: Seconded by Comm. Shaw
RESOLVED, That Common Council be requested to designate the eastern
portion of the Family Medicine Center parking area as a metered zone
to be known as Parking Lot 'H' .
Carried Unanimously
Code Amendments - Article V Parking Meters , Section 60. 51_ & Section 60 . 53
By Comm. Cleveland: Seconded by Comm. Ewanicki
RESOLVED, That the Common Council be requested to make the following
amendments to the City Code :
ARTICLE V. PARKING METERS
Section 60 . 51 ZONES
B. Public Parking Lots
Delete : 1 . East Green Street Parking Area
2. East Seneca Street Parking Area
3. East State Street Parking Area
4. West Green Street Parking Area
S. West State Street Parking Area
Insert: 1. East State Street Parking Area (Lot "E")
2 . West State Street Parking Area (Lot "F")
3. Dryden Road Parking Area, or the "Corson Lot" (Lot "C")
4. Health Facility Parking Area, Eastern Portion of Lot (Lot "H")
Section 60 . 53 PARKING TIME LIMITS IN PUBLIC PARKING LOTS
A. One hour parking
Delete : 1. East Green Street Parking Area
2 . East Seneca Street Parking Area
3. East State Street Parking Area
4. West Green Street Parking Area
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Insert : 1. Health Facility Parking Area, Eastern Portion of Lot. (Lot "H")
Insert :
B. Two hour parking
The parking of vehicles is hereby prohibited for a period of longer
than two hours , from 9 : 00 a.m. to 6 : 00 p.m. except Sundays and
holidays in the following public parking lots :
1. East State Street Parking Area (Lot "E)
2 . Dryden Road Parking Area, the "Corson Lot" (Lot "C") , ,.
eastern half of lot.
Delete
B. Ten hour parking
The parking of vehicles is hereby prohibited for a period of longer
than (ten) hours except Sundays and holidays in the West State
Street Parking Area.
Insert :
C. Ten hour parking
The parking of vehicles is hereby prohibited for a period of longer
than (ten) hours except Sundays and holidays in the following public
parking lots :
1. West State Street Parking Area (Lot "F")
2 . Dryden Road Parking Ar a, the "Corson Lot" (Lot "C") ,
western half of lot .
Discussion followed on the floor.
A vote on the resolution resulted as follows :
Carried Unanimously
Requisition No . 4 (final payment) rom Richardson Brothers
By Comm. Cleveland: Seconded by Comm. Ewanic i
RESOLVED, That Requisition No. 4 (final payment) from Richardson Brothers
for electrical work performed in the construction of the bus shelters , be
approved in the amount of $200.
Carried Unanimously
ADJOURNMENT :
On a motion the meeting adjourned at 5 : 36 p.m.
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BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS
ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE
May 10, 1978
10791 John 2ifchok G2122 16.08
10792 William Sullivan Jr. G2122 21.44
10793 Lillian Simmons G2122 16.82
10794 Jean Spitizer F2144 64.34
10795 Jean Spitizer F2144 115.00
10796 City of Ithaca F2801 681.07
10796 City of Ithaca G2801 661 .08
10797 City of Ithaca F2801 195.76
10797 City of Ithaca G2801 195;76
10798 City of Ithaca F2801 56.20
10799 Cornell University G2120 29,048.11
TOTAL 31,315.73
Water 1,112.37
Sewer 29,979929
APPROVED BY FINANCE COMMITTEE
1147 Seymour Disposal Service A1710 81.96
1148 Hilker Construction Co. A1710 1,012.48
1149 New York State Electric & Gas Corp. A2650 105.00
TOTAL 1,199.44
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BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS
CITY OF ITHACA, NEW YORK
Regular Meeting 4 : 00 P.M. May 24 , 1978
PRESENT:
Commissioners (6) - Allan , Cleveland, Ewanicki , Schickel , Shaw, Whispell
ABSENT :
Mayor - Conley
OTHERS PRESENT :
City Attorney - Shapiro
Supt. of Public Works - Dingman
Asst. Supt . of Public Works - Dougherty
City Engineer - Cox
Aldermen - Bordoni , Boothroyd
City Clerk - Rundle
In the absence of Mayor Conley, Comm. Ewanicki chaired the meeting.
o MINUTES:
By Comm. Schickel : Seconded by Comm. Allan
'Q RESOLVED, That the minutes of the May 10 , 1978 meeting be approved as
recorded by the City Clerk.
Q Carried Unanimously
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PETITIONS AND HEARINGS OF PERSONS BEFORE THE BOARD :
Request for Ex ungement of Penalty on Water Bill
Margaret Hotelling addressed the Board on behalf of Dr. James R. Orcott ,
324 Dryden road, requesting expungement of a $1.2 . 30 penalty for late
payment of his water bill . She stated that the check was mailed to the
Chamberlain on May 1S , 1978 , although the postmark on the envelope was
May 18 , 1978-Elmira, N.Y.
Resolution
By Comm. Shaw: Seconded by Comm. Allan
RESOLVED, the request for expungement of penalty on Dr. James Orcott ' s
Water bill be denied.
Discussion. fk ? owed on the floor.
A vote on the resolution resulted as follows :
Ayes (3) - Shaw, Allan, Cleveland
Nay (1) - Schickel
Carried
Request f_or Replacement of Truck-parking Sign.
George Harper, 411 Dryden Road, who owns property at 103- 10S- 107 Dryden
Road, addressed the Board saying that there are 4 parking meters at his
place of business , one of which is usually marked for truck parking
between 6 and 12 a.m. This is essential for carrying on business . He
said this is the third spring that the sign has been torn off, and although
he has requested the Department of Public Works on several occasions to
replace the truck-parking sign , this has not been done . As a reE-ult , he
has paid a trucking charge of $66 . 00 because a truck from Ohio delivering
to his business would. not park there because of having received a parking
ticket for parking in a prohibited area previously.
Supt. Dingman commented that Mr. Harper had spoken to him during the past
six months .regarding the parking sign and assured him that the sign
would be replaced.
APPOINTMENT AND PROMOTION :
Appointment
Supt . Dingman requested approval of the Board for the following appointment :
By Comm. Schickel : Seconded by Comm. Cleveland
RESOLVED, That Gerald L. Schrader is appointed as a Motor Equipment
Operator in the Construction and Maintenance Division at $4 . 12 per hour,
effective May 22 , 1978.
Carried Unanimously
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Promotion
Supt . Dingman requested approval f the Board for the following promotion:
By Comm. Schickel : Seconded by Comm. Cleveland
RESOLVED, That Robert Gombash is promoted to Maintenance Tian in the
Construction and Maintenance Division at $ 3. 56 per hour, effective May 28 ,
1978.
WATER AND SANITARY SEWERS CONP,1ITTEE :
Southern Cayuga Lake Intermunicipal Water Commission - Bill
Comm. Shaw reported that the Water Division sent a bill to the Southern "
Cayuga Lake Intermunicipal Water Commission in April of 1977 requesting
payment for one- fifth of the value of the water meters conveyed to them ,
i . e . , $24 , 000 , less one- fifth of our obligation for the Coddington Road .
Water District , i. e . , $5 , 700 , plus five months ' sewer inspection in 1976 ,
i . e . , $5 , 000 . Our later agreement with SCLIWC agreed that the settlement
would be in January 1978 for the meters and the Coddington Road Water
District.
Resolution
By Comm. Shaw: Seconded by Comm. Allan
RESOLVED, That Water and Sewer Division bill #10402 to the Southern Cayuga
Lake Intermunicipal Water Commission be expunged in the amount of $23 , 300 .
A corrected bill providing for these payments has been included in today' s
audit.
Carried Unanimously
Amendment of Budget
By Comm. Shaw: Seconded by Comm. Allan
RESOLVED, That the Common Council be requested to amend the budget of the
Water Division by appropriating from Surplus to Water Contingency, $S5 , S00 .
IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Common Council be requested to transfer
from the Water Contingency account the sum of $28 , 500 to provide for the
payment to the Town of Ithaca foi the City' s portion of the remaining d ;
on the Coddington Road water ext nsion.
Carried Unanimously
Comm. Whispell arrived at 4 : 25 p.m.
HIGHWAYS , STREET LIGHTING AND REIUSE COMMITTEE :
Bids - Perip ral Streets
Comm. Shaw r,. ;)orted that bids we e received for the construction of
peripheral streets . The low baSE bid was $437 , 246 submitted by V. Giordano
Construction and Supply Corporation. The addition of alternate #1 which
provides for all-brick sidewalks would add $96 ,950 , for a total of $534 ,196 ,
A letter from Architect Egner recommends the acceptance of the low bid. He
states that all of the unit pricc projections and totals have been checked
and appear to be accurate . Egnei recommends -the acceptance of the alternatf
Resolution
By Comm. Shaw: Seconded by Comm. Allan
RESOLVED, That the contract for constructing peripheral streets , phase I ,
in accordance with plans and specifications prepared by Anton Egner
Associates be awarded to V. Giordano Construction and Supply Corporation
for their low base bid of $437 ,,246.
Discussion followed on the floor.
A vote on the resolution resulte as follows :
Ayes (4) - Shaw, Whispell , llan, Ewanicki
Nays (2) - Cleveland, Schic el
Carried
Request for refund of towing chaiges
Comm. Shaw reported that the committee had considered the request for
refund of towing charges incurred as a result of the Department having
cars towed away after posting Utica Street that work would be done .
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Resolution I
By Comm. Shaw: Seconded by Comm. Allan
RESOLVED, That the request for refund of towing charges from Utica Street
after posting that work would be done on that street be denied, and that
the appropriate parties be notified by the City Clerk.
Carried Unanimously
BRIDGES CREEKS AND STORM DRAINAGE COMMITTEE :
Modjeski and Masters - Invoice for Engineering Services i
By Comm. Cleveland: Secon ed by Comm. Sc ickel
RESOLVED, That an invoice of Modjeski and Masters for engineering services
in connection with the design and contract plans for the South Albany St .
bridge over Six Mile Creek be approved in the amount of $2 , 226 . 70 .
Carried Unanimously
Modjeski and Masters ' preliminarX design report - S . Albany St . B.•idge
Comm. Cleveland reported that Modjeski and Masters ' prelim nary design
report for the South Albany street Bridge over Six Mile Creek has been
received and is understudy by the staff. The report recommends an open
Co grid deck at an estimated cost of $200 , 000 . It offers as an alternate a
® reinforced concrete deck at an estimated cost of $186 ,000 . Both proposals
will permit a standard highway loading , thereby removing the need for
load posting. The department will have a recommendation for the June 14
Qa meeting of the Board of Public Works .
Q PUBLIC BUILDINGS, PUBLIC GROUNDS AND PARKS COMMITTEE :
Robert Muelle ,: Architect - Invoice bid documents
By Comm. Schic':el : Seconded by Comm. Shaw
RESOLVED, That an invoice from Robert Mueller, Architect , for preparation.
of bid documents in connection with the restroom addition at the Hangar
Theater, be approved in the amount of $1 , 350 .
Carried Unanimously
Bids - Restrooms at Hangar Theater
Comm. Sch ickel reported that three bids were received for the construction
of the restrooms at the Hangar Theater as follows :
1. V. Giordano Construction and Supply Corporation - $41 , 000
2 . I . J. Construction Company - $44 , 250
3. McPherson Builders , Inc. - $36 ,698
While these bids exceed the authorization of $34 , 385 , there is a total. in
the Hangar Theater Improvement Account of approximately $58 , 000 . Hangar
Theater representative Niederkorn has indicated that the restroom improve-
ments are more important than the parking area . Bids for the parking areas
were received and reported earlier this year. These also exceeded the
funds available at that time .
ReEolut:ion
By Comm. Schic,cel : Seconded by Comm. Allan
RESOLVED, Thai'. the contract for construction of restrooms at the Hangar
Theater be awarded to McPherson Builders , Inc. for their low bid of
$ 36 , 698 , and
BE IT FURTHER RFSOLVED, That Change Order No . 1. in the contract f-r
construction of the restrooms at the Hangar Theater be approved in the
deduct amount of $4 , 225 .
Discussion followed on the floor.
A vote on the resolution resulted as follows :
Carried Unanimously
Requisition No . 4 - McCarthy Builders
By Comm. Schickel : Seconded by Comm. Allan
RESOLVED , That requisition No . 4 from McCarthy Builders for work performed
in connection with the renovation of 213 South Plain Street be approved
in the amount of $5 , 139 .
Carried Unanimously
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Recuisition - Kelly Surgical Compaky, Inc.
By Comm. Schickel : -S-c—cc5lided by Comm. Cleveland
RESOLVED , That requisition from Ke ly Surgical Company , Inc. for work
performed at the Family Medicine Center be approved in the amount of
$ 7 , 426 . 69 .
Carried Unanimously
Requisition No. 6 - McGuire and Bennett
By Comm. Schickel : Seconded by Co m. Allan
RESOLVED, That Requisition No. 6 from b4cGuire and Bennett for work per-
formed in connection with the Fami y Medicine Center be approved in the
amount of $18 , 273.
Carried Unanimously
Final Bill - Norton Electric Compa y
By Comm. Schickel : Seconded by Co m. Shaw
RESOLVED, That the final bill from Norton Electr=ic Company in connection
with the Family Medicine Center be approved in the amount of $1 , 394. 30 .
Carried Unanimously
Collins $ Walton - Bill
By Comm. Schickel : Seconded by Co m. Allan
RESOLVED, That a bill from Collins � Walton for digging work in connection
with the Family Medicine Center be approved in the amount of $2 , 750 . 00.
Carried Unanimously
Donahue F Halvorsen - Final Bill
By Comm. Schickel : Seconded by Co m. Cleveland
RESOLVED, That the final bill fro Donahue & Halvorsen for work in
connection with the Family Medicine Center be approved in the amount of
$ 3 , 482 . 17.
Carried Unanimously
Open House - Family Medicine Center Avow
City Engineer Cox announced that jen House has been scheduled in the
Family Medicine Center on Saturda morning, May 27, 1978.
FINANCE, ACCOUNTS AND CAPITAL IMP OVEMENTS COMMITTEE :
Audit ---
By Comm. Whispell : Seconded by C mm. Schickel
RESOLVED, That bills audited and pproved by the Finance Committee as
listed on Abstract No. 10 of the eneral Fund accounts of the Department
of Public Works and on Abstract N . 10 of the Water and Sewer Division,
be approved for payment .
IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED, That bill_ receivable with the exception of four
bills from the Water and Sewer Di ision, Nos 10809 , 10811 , 10812 and
10813 , be approved and ordered re dered.
Carried Unanimously
Annual Report '
By Comm. Whispell : Seconded by C mm. Cleveland
RESOLVED, That the 1977 Board of ublic Works Annual Report as prepared
by the staff, be approved and tra smitted to the Common Council .
Carried Unanimously
PARKING , TRAFFIC AND TRANSIT COMMITTEE :
Stop sign at N. Aurora and E. Tom kins Streets
By Comm. Allan : Seconded by Comm. Whispell
RESOLVED, That the request for a top sign at North Aurora and East
Tompkins Streets which was referr d to the Board by the Common Council ,
be referred to the Parking, Traffic and Transit Committee .
Carried Unanimously
NEW BUSINESS :
Letter re . guardrail
Alderman Boothroyd informed the Board he had received a letter from a
concerned citizen named William Jones , who lives on Klinewoods Road, in
regard to the guardrail along the gorge side of that road being in bad
condition and requested the condition be corrected.
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Letter re. garbage pickup
Alderman Boothroyd reported that he had received a letter from R.
Dipasquale regarding the Department not picking up trash in front of
his house on the trash pickup day. He disagrees with the department ' s
policy. Alderman Boothroyd requested the department to make an exception
and have the trash picked up .
Discussion followed on the floor.
Resolution
By Comm. Shaw: Seconded by Comm. Schickel
RESOLVED , the letter from R. Dipasquale re . garbage pickup be referred
to Highways , Street Lighting and Refuse Committee .
Carried Unanimously
ADJOURNMENT :
On a motion the meeting adjourned at 5 : 05 p.m.
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BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS
ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE
MAY 24, 1978
10800 daisy P. Axtell G2122 16.82
10801 Jason Pettengill G2122 29.36
10802 Harrison Muckey G2122 30.60
10803 Student Agencies Prop. Inc. G2122 33.63
10804 Finger Lakes Construction F2144 298.26
10805 Bruce M. Cook F2144 26.75
10806 Cascadilla School F2144 215.95
10807 Helen M. Mundell F2144 399.70
10808 City of Ithaca F2801 165.05
10809 City of Ithaca F2801 272.281
•.Ir'r > 10809 City of Ithaca G2801 272.27)
10810 City of Ithaca F2801 114.75
10810 City of Ithaca G2801 114.75
r, 110811 City of Ithaca F2801 950.56
•10811 City of Ithaca G2801 950.56 '
10812 City of Ithaca F2801 1 ,965.29 !
10812 City of Ithaca G2801 1 ,965.28
10813 City of Ithaca F2801 557-51 '
10813 City of Ithaca G2801 557.52 ,
10814 City of Ithaca F2801 21366.90
10815 City of Ithaca F2801 244.66
10816 Albanese Plumbing G2122 35.00
10817 Burris Plumbing and Heating G2122 50.00
10818 Lawrence Hull G2122 14.00
10819 Frank Orzino G2122 17.00
10820 Richard Weber G2122 20.00
10821 Glenn Smith G2122 34.00
10822 City of Ithaca F8310-6-309 705.99
10822 City of Ithaca G8110-6-309 705.99
10823 City of Ithaca F8310-6-309 66.65
10823 City of Ithaca G8110-6-309 66.65
10824 City of Ithaca F8310-6-309 9.37
10824 City of Ithaca G8110-6-309 9.37
10825 City of Ithaca F8310-6-309 34.96
10825 City of Ithaca G8110-6-309 34.96
10826 City of Ithaca E8310-6-309 21 .69
10826 City of Ithaca G8110-6-309 21 .69
10827 City of Ithaca F8310-6-309 12.17
10827 City of Ithaca G8110-6-309 12.16
10828 Southern Cayuga Intermunicipal Water Comm. F2378 8,500.00
10828 Southern Cayuga Intermunicipal Water Comm. G2374 8,500.00
10828 Southern Cayuga Intermunicipal Water Comm. F2665 12,000.00
10828 Southern Cayuga Intermunicipal Water Comm. G2665 12,000.00
10828 Southern Cayuga Intermunicipal Water Comm. F2378 1 .00
TOTAL 54,421 .10
WATER 28,92-9.4-9
SEWER 25,491 .61 y.;=
APPROVED BY FINANCE COMMITTEE
X':% L,, A,
1150 Ithaca City School District A2300 299.94
1151 Wallace Steel Inc. A1710 10.51
1152 Tompkins County Highway Dept. A2300 504.32
1153 Town of Newfield A2300 195.42
TOTAL 1 ,010.19
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BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS
CITY OF ITHACA, NEW YORK
Regular Meeting 4 : 00 P.M. June 14 , 1978
PRESENT :
Mayor - Conley
Commissioners (4) - Allan, Cleveland, Schickel , Shaw
ABSENT :
Commissioners (2) - Ewanicki , Whispell
OTHERS PRESENT:
Supt . of Public Works - Dingman
City Engineer - Cox
Asst . Supt. of Public Works - Dougherty
Asst. Supt. of Public Works - Hannan
City Attorney - Shapiro
City Clerk - Rundle
(0 Deputy City Clerk - Paolangeli
Aldermen - Boothroyd, Bordoni
MINUTES :
Q By Comm. Schickel : Seconded by Comm. Allan
Q RESOLVED, That the Minutes of the May 24 , 1978 meeting be approved
Q as recorded by the City Clerk.
COMMUNICATIONS :
Mayor Conley reported receiving a certified letter from Frederick
J. Rolfe , 3S8 Bostwick Road, together with a check in the amount
of $2 . S0 as a donation toward pavement repair of Five Mile Drive
which is in bad condition. The letter and check were turned
over to City Clerk Rundle for disposition.
PETITIONS AND HEARINGS OF PERSONS BEFORE THE BOARD :
Request for relie rom portion of bill for installing curb box
Brandy and Paul Nedrow, 718 Cliff Street , appeared before the
Board, explaining that they had received a bill for installing a
curb box in their yard in the amount of $250 . 08 which included 36
hours of labor. They asked what procedure would be necessary to
necessitate 36 man hours to install the box. Mr. Nedrow estimated,
from viewing the operation , that about 5 hours were actually used
to dig the hole and install the box. He requested relief from the
excess charge and commented that he feels a taxpayer is entitled
to have more competent people doing this work.
Resolution
By Comm. Cleveland: Seconded by Comm. Allan
RESOLVED, That the request of Mr. Paul Nedrow for relief from
the excess portion of the bill for installing a curb box in his
yard be referred to the Water and Sanitary Sewers Committee for
investigation and recommendation.
Carried Unanimously
Expungement of penalty on water_ bill
Mrs . Nancy Avery , owner of the Home Dairy , appeared before the
Board requesting expungement of a $29 . 73 penalty on her water
bill , claiming she mailed the check to the City on the 15th of
the month but, due to the Elmira mail transfer , the envelope did
not get postmarked until the 16th ; hence she was charged the
penalty.
Discussion followed on the floor.
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Resolution
By Comm. Schickel : Seconded by Comm. Allan
RESOLVED, That the penalty of $29 . 73 on Mrs . Avery' s water bill
be expunged, taking into account that the check was mailed on
time , but the Elmira mail transfer resulted in the envelope being
postmarked later than expected.
Carried Unanimously
STAFF REPORTS :
Spring pickup week
Supt. Dingman reported on the iesults of the Spring pickup week :
The Department handled 180 loa s of material over a period of 7
working days which resulted in the cost being 20% higher than
budgeted for. He said that not only were the man hours greater
than planned, but trucking costs were greater. The foreman in-
dicated to him that additional time was used because materials
were improperly placed, or imp operly prepared for collection.
Supt. Dingman called attention to the Regulations for the
Placing of Household Refuse foi Pickup Week which will be used
for the Fall pickup week, sayi g they represent considerable
tightening up of the rules.
Route 96 development
City Engineer Cox reported thal the committee appointed by Mayor
Conley to work with the NYS De artment of Transportation to
arrive at alternatives which c uld be pursued for the 96 question
has been meeting all year with the NYSDOT , the most recent meet-
ing being with the Tompkins County Planning Board which held an
open forum. The Tompkins County Board of Planning have a
resolution which they propose to take up at their next meeting
which basically asks the Common Council to consider their views
which are mainly concerned witli provision of access to the
hospital for emergency vehicles . Mr. Cox said the committee will
very shortly be reporting to t1le Common Council some recommenda-
tions which hopefully will be passed along to the NYSDOT to
pursue to design hearing stage
Appointment and Promotions
Appointment :
Supt. Dingman requested approval of the Board for the following
appointment :
By Comm. Cleveland: Seconded by Comm. Schickel
RESOLVED, That Mary T. Barrett be appointed as a Stenographer in
the Superintendent ' s office at $4 . 04 per hour (20-hour week) ,
effective May 30 , 1978.
Discussion followed on the floor.
A vote on the resolution resulted as follows :
Carried Unanimously
Promotions :
Supt. Dingman requested approv 1 of the Board for the following
promotions :
By Comm. Schickel : Seconded br Comm. Allan
RESOLVED, That Ernest Smith be promoted to the position of Sewer
Plant Operator in the Water anI Sewer Division at $8 , 705 per year,
effective May 16 , 1978 . That Zonald Gustafson be promoted to
the position of Maintenance Mai in the Water and Sewer Division
at $ 3. 75 per hour, effective J ne 18 , 1978 ; and that W. Jay
Happel be promoted to the posi ion of Carpenter in the Water and
Sewer Division at $4. 12 per ho r, effective June 18 , 1978 .
Carried Unanimously
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WATER AND SANITARY SEWERS COMMITTEE:
Request for expungement of malt on water bill
Comm. Shaw reported -that the Casca illa School , John W. Kendall ,
Headmaster, has requested that the penalty of $33. 12 be forgiven
on their May 1 bill for three month' s service . They state that
they had withheld the payment because they expected an addi-
tional bill for replacing water sery ice at one of the school ' s
dormitories .
Resolution
By Comm. Shaw: Seconded by Comm. Allan
RESOLVED, That the request for expungement be denied, subject
to clarification of the request.
Discussion followed on the floor.
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A vote on the resolution resulted as follows :
0 Ayes (0)
Nays (4) - Cleveland, Schickel , Shaw, Allan
Q Motion Defeated
Q Resolution
Q By Comm. Shaw: Seconded by Comm. Cleveland
RESOLVED, the request of John W. Kendall for expungement of
penalty on water bill be referred to the Water and Sewer Committee
for investigation and with power to act.
Carried Unanimously
Stearns and Wheler bill
By Comm. Shaw: Secon ed by Comm. Cleveland
RESOLVED, That the following bills from Stearns and Wheler for
professional services in connection with the waste water facili-
ties planning be approved:
Engineering report $23,920
Negotiation 1 , 500
Laboratory analysis 33, 500
Grar:- 600
I/I analysis , City of Ithaca 5 ,108
I/I analysis , Town of Ithaca 2 ,400
I/I analysis , Town of Dryden 480
I/I analysis , Cornell University 2 ,960
Carried Unanimously
HIGHWAYS, STREET LIGHTING AND REFUSE COMMITTEE :
Bids - Construction Materials
Comm. Shaw reported that i s were received for supplying con-
struction materials for the 1978 construction season.
Resolution
By Comm. haw: Seconded by Comm. Schickel
RESOLVED, That the contract for supplying Transit MiX Concrete
in accordance with the specifications of May 15 , 1978 , be awarded
to University Sand F Gravel for the unit prices shown in their
bid; and
IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED, That the contract for supplying Storm
Drain Pipe Metal in accordance with the specifications of May
15 , 1978, be awarded to Lane Metal Products Company for the unit
prices shown in their bid; and
IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED, That the contract for supplying Asphalt
Concrete in accordance with the specifications of May 15 , 1978 ,
be awarded to the General Crushed Stone Company for the unit
prices shown in their bid ; and
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IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED , That t e contract for supplying Medium
Curing Asphalt and Asphalt Emulsion in accordance with the
specifications of May 15 , 1978 be awarded to Cortland Asphalt
for the unit prices shown in t eir bid.
Discussion followed on the flo r.
A vote on the resolution resul ed as follows :
Carried Unanimously
Tompkins County Firemen' s Asso iation
Comm. Shaw reported that the Tompkins County Firemen' s
Association will be hosting the Central New York Firemen' s Con-
vention Thursday, Friday and Saturday , July 20 , 21 and 22 . They
have asked for permission to hold a hose contest on Wood Street
between Albany and Meadow Streets on Saturday; to hold a first aid
exercise and to have refreshment tents on the Titus Flats Park
area on Saturday ; and to use the south end of parking lot "D"
for a water ball contest on Thursday.
Resolution
By Comm. Shaw: Seconded By Coiam. Schickel
RESOLVED, That the request of the Tompkins County Firemen' s
Association to close Wood Street for a hose contest on July 22
between the hours of 8 a.m. an 1 p .m. and their further request
to use the Titus Flats ball fi lds from 8 a.m. through 8 p .m. for
first aid exercises and for refreshment tents , all in accordance
with regulations to be promulgated by the Superintendent , be
approved.
IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED, That tie request of the No . 7 Fire Company
to use a portion of the south Dnd of parking lot "D" between
S p.m. and 9 : 30 p .m. on Thursday, July 20 , for a water ball con-
test , be approved in accordanca with regulations to b�- promulgated
by the Superintendent.
Discussion followed on the flo r.
A vote on the resolution resulted as follows :
Carried Unanimously
Bradley Landscape Service bill
By Comm. Shaw: Seconded by Co Allan
RESOLVED, That a request for payment from Bradley Landscape
Service , for landscaping in co nection with Elmira Road, be
approved in the amount of $ 31 , 583. 43. (This represents 850
completion and provides for loo retainage. )
Carried Unanimously
Bids - Planing of East Buffalc Street
By Comm. Shaw: Seconded by C mm. Schickel
RESOLVED, That the Superinten ent be authorized to solicit bids
for the planing of East Buffalo Street hill between North Aurora
Street and Stewart Avenue .
Carried Unanimously
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Change Order #8 - Parlor City Construction Company
By Comm. Shaw: Seconded by C mm. Allan
RESOLVED, That change order #E in the contract of Parlor City
Construction Company for the improvement of Elmira Road which
provides for increased work r quired by revisions in the electri-
cal code , be approved in the amount of $1 ,495 .
Discussion followed on the fl or.
A vote on the resolution resulted as follows :
Carried Unanimously
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Invoice - Parlor City Construction Company
By Comm. Shaw: Seconded by Comm. Schic el
RESOLVED, That an invoice from Parlor City Construction Company
for construction work in connection with Elmira Road improve-
ments , be approved in the amount of $ 74 ,901 . 72 . The Engineers
have certified that the work is complete in accordance with the
contract and specifications . The total dollar value of the work
done by Parlor City Construction Company is $1 , 234 ,194 . 48. Six
thousand dollars has been retained pending completion of punch
list items.
Discussion followed on the floor.
A vote on the resolution resulted as follows :
Carried Unanimously
Renaming of Elmira Road
(0 Mayor Conley reported that the Elmira Road merchants wish to
0 change the name of Elmira Road and asked the procedure for doing
this. The Board indicated that they will listen to proposals .
Q BRIDGES, CREEKS AND STORM DRAINAGE COMMITTEE :
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Modjeski and Masters - Albany Street Bri e
Q Comm. Cleveland reported that Modjeski an Masters has completed
their preliminary design report on the Albany Street Bridge.
They have two proposals , both of which will permit us to remove
the posting (permit any legal highway loads) . One is an open grid
deck at approximately $202 , 000 ; the other is a reinforced concrete
deck at approximately $186 , 000 . Modjeski and Masters recommend
the open grid deck principally because it will permit a better
profile and because they assume greater ease of maintenance . The
department recommends the reinforced concrete alternate because
it believes there will be less maintenance . The above prices
assume that the bridge will be constructed in 1979 . The city
has funds in its capital reserve for this purpose .
Resolution
By Comm. Cleveland: Seconded by Comm. Shaw
RESOLVED , That Modjeski and Masters by directed to proceed with
the design of a reinforced concrete deck replacement for the
Albany Street Bridge .
Discussion followed on the floor.
A vote on the resolution resulted as follows :
Carried Unanimously
Bill - T. G. Miller
By Comm. Cleveland: Seconded by Comm. Schickel
RESOLVED, That the bill from T. G. Miller for surveys in connec-
tion with the Fall Creek studies be approved in the amount of
$4 ,028. 37.
Carried Unanimously
Preliminary Report on Fall Creek Plan of Action
Comm. Cleveland reported that a preliminary report on the Fall
Creek Plan of Action has been prepared by B. K. Hough. This
report recommends , among other things , that the City proceed
with the design and installation of a ground water drainage
system. In order to finalize the recommendation on this system,
it was necessary to proceed with test borings in the area which
will be completed this week. Parrot-Wolfe has been retained to
make these borings on an hourly basis . The borings will be com-
plete this week. It is proposed to hold a meeting with Fall Creek
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residents , members of the Board of Public Works , and members
of the Common Council on June 26 at 7 : 30 p.m. , for the purpose of
finalizing a recommendation which will be presented to the Board
of Public Works on Wednesday, June 28. This recommendation will ,
among other things , propose that the Board request the Common Council
at its July 5 meeting to establish a capital project for the
installation of the ground water drains at a cost of approxi-
mately $200 , 000 .
PUBLIC BUILDINGS , PUBLIC GROUNDS AND PARKS COMMITTEE :
Change Order #1 - McPherson B ilders
Comm, Schickel reported that change order #1 in the contract of
McPherson Builders for the co struction of restrooms at the Hangar
Theater was incorrectly reported at the last meeting as deduct
$4 ,225 . It should have been deduct $4 ,475 .
Resolution
By Comm. Schickel : Seconded ty Comm. Allan
RESOLVED, That this correctior in change order #1 be approved.
Carried Unanimously
Change Order # 3 - McGuire and Bennett
By Comm. Schickel : Seconded y Comm. Cleveland
RESOLVED, That change order # in the contract of McGuire and
Bennett for the construction of the Family Medicine Center which
provides for changes in the curbing, be approved in the amount
of deduct $122 .
Carried Unanimously
Change Order #4 - McGuire and Bennett
By Comm. Schickel : Seconded y Comm. Allan
RESOLVED, That change order #4 in the contract of McGuire and
Bennett for construction of t e Family Medicine Center which
provides for additional cabin Et work, a chain-link ferice to
protect the heat pump units , and a new shingle ridge _:ap , be
approved in the additional amount of $1 , 049 .
Carried Unanimously
Requisition #S - McGuire and Bennett
By Comm. Schickel : Seconded ly Comm. Cleveland
RESOLVED, That requisition #S from McGuire and Bennett for con-
struction services in connection with the Family Medicine Center,
be approved in the amount of 111 , 06S .
Carried Unanimously
Final Invoice - I . J. Constru tion Company
By Comm. Schickel : Seconded y Comm. Allan
RESOLVED, That a final invoic from I . J. Construction Company
for construction work repairing the deck at Cass Park swimming
pool , be approved in the amount of $12 , 083. 06 .
Carried Unanimously
Final Invoice - Still Meadow Nursery, Inc.
i By Comm. Schickel : Seconded y Comm. Shaw
RESOLVED, That a final invoice from Still Meadow Nursery, Inc.
for Cass Park ball field improvements , be approved in the
i amount of $18 , 000 . 00.
Carried Unanimously
Bids - Construction of sidewalks
Comm. Schickel reported that bids were received for the con-
struction of sidewalks for the City ' s 1978 sidewalk program as
shown on the attached sheet .
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Resolution
By Comm. Schickel : Seconded by Comm. Allan
RESOLVED, That the contract for constructing city sidewalks
in accordance with the specifications of May 15 , be awarded to
Paolengeli Contractor, Inc. for the unit prices shown in their
bid.
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Discussion followed on the floor.
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A vote on the resolution resulted as follows :
Carried Unanimously
FINANCES ACCOUNTS AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS COMMITTEE : j
Audit
By Comm. Allan : Seconded by Comm. Cleveland
RESOLVED, That bills audited and approved by the Finance
Committee as listed on Abstract No . 11 of the General Fund
Coaccounts of the Department of Public Works , and on Abstract No .
0 11 of the Water and Sewer Division, be approved for payment .
IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED, That bills receivable be approved and
Q ordered rendered.
Q Carried Unanimously
'Q International Public Works Congress & Equipment Show
By Comm. Allan : Seconded by Comm. Schickel
RESOLVED, That the Superintendent be authorized to attend the
International Public Works Congress $ Equipment Show in Boston,
October 14 through 19 .
Carried Unanimously
Change in complement of authorized em to ees
By Comm. Allan : Seconde by Comm. Schickel
, RESOLVED, That the complement of authorized employees of the
Department of Public Works , Engineering Division, be changed by
deleting the position of Engineering Aide and adding an addi-
tional position of Senior Engineering Aide.
Change in complement of authorized employees
By Comm. Allan : Seconded by Comm. Schickel
RESOLVED, That the complement of authorized employees in the
Department of Public Works , Water and Sewer Division, be changed
by reducing the number of authorized Laborers to two and increas-
ing the number of authorized Truck Drivers to five .
Discussion followed on the floor concerning the above two
resolutions .
Tabling Resolution
By Comm. Allan : Seconded by Comm. Schickel
RESOLVED, That the two resolutions relative to changes in the
complement of authorized employees in the department be tabled
pending determination of interpretation of the Charter.
Carried Unanimously
PARKING, TRAFFIC & TRANSIT COMMITTEE :
Parking - Giles Street
Comm. Allan reported that residents of Giles Street area have
many problems with parking on the street and on city property
in their area. It is necessary to determine as a matter of policy
whether the city will continue to permit parking on Giles
Street opposite the homes of Morrisey and Cooper, and to develop
the existing parking spots , or whether the city will prohibit
parking at these spots and on Giles Street itself. It is also
necessary to determine as a matter of policy whether the city
will develop a piece of the water shed land in the vicinity of
Van Natta Pond to provide off- street parkin; for people using
the Circle Greenway and the water shed area for recreation pur-
poses.
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Resolution
By Comm. Allan: Seconded by Comm. Schickel
RESOLVED , That the Parking , Traffic & Transit Committee consider
these matters and prepare recommendations for action by the
Board and/or recommendations to the Common Council .
Carried Unanimously
ADJOURNMENT :
On a motion the meeting adjourned at 5 : 47 p .m.
JAkeph A. Rundle , City Clerk E ward J. Conley, ayor
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BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS
ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE
JUNE 14, 1978
10809 City of Ithaca F2801 26.50
10809 City of Ithaca G2801 26.50
10811 City of IthG,a F2801 86.25
10811 City of Ithaca G2801 86.25
10813 City of Ithaca F2801 74.15
10813 City Of Ithaca G2801 74.15
10812 City of Ithaca F2801 732.59
10812 City of Ithaca G2801 732.59
TOTAL 1838.98
WATER 919.49
SEWER 919.49
APPROVED BY FINANCE COMMITTEE
1154 City of Ithaca A2801 777.92
1155 City of Ithaca A2801 80.82
TOTAL 858.74
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS 107
CITY OF ITHACA, NEW YORK
Regular Meeting 4 : 00 P.M. June 28 , 1978
PRESENT :
-' Mayor - Conley
Commissioners (4) - Allan, Ewanicki , Schickel , Cleveland
ABSENT :
Commissioners (2) - Shaw, Whispell
OTHERS PRESENT :
City Controller - Daley
City Attorney - Shapiro
Supt. of Public Works - Dingman
Asst. Supt. of Public Works - Hannan
Asst. Supt. of Public Works - Dougherty
City Engineer - Cox
Aldermen - Bordoni , Boothroyd, Meyer
Planning Department Staff - Steve Karr
City Clerk - Rundle
(o Deputy City Clerk - Paolangeli
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," MINUTES:
Q By Comm. Cleveland: Seconded by Comm. Schickel
RESOLVED, That the Minutes of the June 14 , 1978 meeting be approved
Q as recorded by the City Clerk.
Q Carried Unanimously
SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS :
Proposal for parking lot at Van Natta Pond
Steve Karr of the Planning and Development Department reported on the
progress to date on a proposal for a parking lot at Van Natta Pond
which came about as a result of complaints by residents of the area of
the abuse of on-street parking. He presented the schematic design which
is in three stages : (1) initial allowance for parking of 20 vehicles ;
(2) development of additional landscaping with consideration of persons
wishing to walk or sit and view the area, and addition of separate
pedestrian entrance ; (3) expansion to allow for parking of 36 vehicles .
Mr. Karr comet, ed that an alternative would be a parking situation
which stays n�_ :1 of the stream which would allow for 19 vehicles . The
alternative po. . s the problem of the parking lot being landlocked, and
the possibility of expansion in the future is limited, in addition to
not being aesthetically pleasing to have the cars on the water' s edge .
Mr. F. Thomas Morrissey, 302 Giles Street , inquired about a barricade
across the road from the residences on Giles Street , and suggested that
a sign be posted on the existing gate (Park closes at 10 : 00 P.M. ) and
that the closing be enforced.
Discussion followed on the floor.
Resolution
By Comm. Allan : Seconded by Comm. Schickel
RESOLVED, That the problem of providing parking at Van Natta Pond be
referred to the Parking, Traffic and Transit Committee .
Carried Unanimously
Supt. Dingman expressed appreciation to Mr. Karr for his presentation
and the work he has done toward resolving the problem of parking at
Van Natta Pond.
Progress of Productivity Project - S anier Associates
Mr. Donald Spanier gave the first of a number of in ormal presentations
to the Board concerning the productivity project . He said he prepares
and issues to the Superintendent a monthly status and progress report
of what transpired the preceding month, as well as selected findings and
recommendations that are being actively put into effect. The procedure
will be to circulate the reports to the Board each month as they become
available .
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Mr. Spanier said the purpose of tie project is to improve efficiency and
effectiveness of services deliver ad by the department and to reduce unit
labor costs . In addition , it is zonveyed to the supervisors , and through
them to the work force , that thera is no intention to 1"ay off present
employees in realizing the objectives of the project . Rather, the
reductions in costs and improveme is being sought will be realized in
terms of enhancement and reinforc ment of service and the use of the
normal process of attrition that reates a reasonable degree of turnover
in the work force . He reported h has received excellent cooperation
from the level of laborers right ip through all levels of supervision. „
PETITIONS AND HEARINGS OF PERSONS BEFORE THE BOARD:
Shoulder Condition - Elmira Road
Attorney Dirk Gail raft , 308 N. Tioga Street , appeared on behalf of
John Knapp , owner of Pudgies Pizza and the Car Wash next to it on Elmira
Road, concerning potholes and con ition of the road shoulder on Elmira
Road. He said he has written a 1 tter to the City Clerk' s office ,
advising of the defect in the hig way, and has talked briefly to City
Attorney Shapiro about a possible solution. Mr. Knapp would like the
City of Ithaca to pave this area.
Mr. Dingman commented that he informed Mr. Knapp that the City of Ithaca
does not maintain the drive approaches of private , residential or
commercial businesses ; that it is the responsibility of the private
property owner.
Discussion followed on the floor.
City Attorney Shapiro commented that he would like the opportunity to
investigate the matter before the next meeting of the Board.
Resolution
By Comm. Allan : Seconded by Comm Cleveland
RESOLVED, That the matter of the condition of road shoulders on Elmira
Road be referred to the Parking, Traffic and Transit Committee , pending
the feedback from the City Attorney, with power to act .
Carried Unanimously
Newman Golf Course - Condition and Maintenance
Robert Tallman, President of the wilig t Golf League , addressed the
Board, on behalf of the players , regarding the poor condition of the
golf course and its general maintenance . He said, in addition to the
damage from the past winter, the reens and fairways need top dressing,
watering, weeding, possible verti cutting and replaceme:t of trees .
He said he feels the course needs to be improved. Mr. Liman commented
that he would be willing to serve on a committee at no charge to the city
and offer his expertise in this area.
Discussion followed on the floor.
Mayor Conley agreed that the golf course needs attention and said a long-
range maintenance plan should be developed.
Supt . Dingman commented that he would look into the matter with the
parties involved.
Fall Creek Improvements
Alderman Meyer addressed the Boar and read the resolution which had
been passed by the Common Council concerning a plan of action for Fall
Creek improvements . She commente that the recommendations made by
B. K. Hough Consulting Engineers , in their report following their study
of the situation, failed to give he. Common Council or the Fall Creek
residents any options from which o choose , and she believes a more
specific amount of information sh uld be provided, such as cost factors ,
and other alternatives .
Cass Park Parking Problem
Alderman Bordoni brought to the attention of the Board the problem of -
parking at Cass Park and was told the matter would be handled later in
the meeting.
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PARKING, TRAFFIC AND TRANSIT COMMITTEE:
Parking on Giles Street
Comm. Allan reported that the Parking, Traffic and Transit Committee
met with representatives of Circle Greenway and residents of Giles Street
and concluded that it would be in the public interest to prohibit parking
on either side of Giles Street between Columbia Street and Water Street,
except in the vicinity of houses numbered 207 , 209 and 215 Giles Street ,
to erect a barricade to prevent unauthorized off-street parking in this
same area, and to encourage the development of permanent public parking
next to Van Natta Pond.
Resolution
By Comm. Allan: Seconded by Comm. Ewanicki
RESOLVED, That the Common Council be requested to revise its Ordinances
to prohibit on-street parking on either side of Giles Street from 215
easterly to Water Street.
Discussion followed on the floor.
CO A vote on the resolution resulted as follows :
O Carried Unanimously
QBRIDGES, CREEKS AND STORM DRAINAGE COMMITTEE:
Q Fall Creek Problem
Comm. Cleveland reported that Consulting Engineer , B. K. Hough has
Q submitted his Report on the Causes of and Practical Solutions for the
Fall Creek Problem under date of June 15 , 1978. Copies oT t is report
have been made available to members of the Board. The report discusses
the many aspects of the problem. The report recommends the construction
of a system of sub-drains as a measure to prevent the basement flooding
which was experienced in the area in January and February of 1978 and
which has been experienced in lesser degree nearly every year in recent
history. It also recommends that approval be given for an investigation
to determine the most effective way to utilize the Sewage Treatment Plant
effluent to combat the effect of slush ice .
Resolution
By Comm. Cleveland: Seconded by Comm. Schickel
RESOLVED, Th: - the report of B. K. Hough be accepted and placed on file .
IT IS FURTHE_. .;ESOLVED, That the Common Council be requested to establish
a capital project of $175 ,000 for the construction of sub-drains as
outlined in the Hough report .
Discussion followed on the floor.
Resolution
By Comm. Cleveland: Seconded by Comm. Schickel
RESOLVED, That the matter of acceptance of the B. K. Hough report , and
establishment of a capital project as outlined in the Hough report , be
referred back to the Bridges , Creeks and Storm Drainage Committee for
review and report back to the Board.
Carried Unanimously
Diversion of Sewage Treatment Effluent into Fall Creek
By Comm. Cleveland: Seconded by Comm. Schickel
RESOLVED, That the Engineering Division pursue the matter of the permanent
installation of a pipe line for the purpose of diverting the sewage
treatment effluent into Fall Creek for the purpose of combating slush ice ,
and to report the same to this Board for a future funding request to the
Common Council .
Carried Unanimously
STAFF REPORTS:
Department Roster
Supt . Dingman commented that he will request a meeting to resolve problems
between the Board of Public Works , the Common Council , Budget and
Administration Committee and the Civil Service Commission with respect to
hiring policies .
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Appointments
Supt. Dingman requested approval Cf the Board for the following
appointments :
By Comm. Schickel : Seconded by Comm. Ewanicki
RESOLVED, That the following appointments be approved by the Board:
Appointment of Robert E. Allison a laborer in the Construction
and Maintenance Division at 13. 29 per hour , effective June 26 ,
1978 ;
Appointment of Elaine A. Sla ich a laborer in the Buildings and
Grounds Division at $ 3. 29 pe hour, effective June 19 , 1978 ;
Appointment of Daniel E. Spencer a laborer in the Construction and
Maintenance Division at $ 3. 29 per hour, effective July 3, 1978.
Carried Unanimously
WATER AND SANITARY SEWERS COMMITT E:
Request for payment for emergency water - Southern Cayuga Lake Inter-
municipal Water Commission
Comm. Ewanicki reporte that at its regular meeting on June 14 the Common
Council tabled the request for transfer of funds ; therefore the Board
cannot pay the bill of the Southern Cayuga Lake Intermunicipal Water
Commission for water used during the emergency. The bill is for $26 , 796.
The Common Council minutes do not show the reason for refusing to act as
requested by the Board.
Discussion followed on the floor.
Mayor Conley and City Controller Daley explained that there were some
questions that the Council had concerning the payment of the bill ;
therefore the matter was referred to the Intergovernmental Relations
Committee to obtain additional information inasmuch as no Public Works
Staff or Board representatives we e present at the Council meeting to
provide answers .
Ex un ement of Penalty on Water Bill
By Comm. Ewanicki : Seconded by Comm. Schickel
RESOLVED, That the request of Cas adilla School for expungement of the
penalty of $ 33. 12 on their three months ' water bill for the quarter
ending May 1 , 1978 , be approved. The reason for this recommendation is
that the postmark on the envelope containing the late payment is not
clearly discernable .
Carried Unanimously
Request for Relief from Portion of Bill for Installing curb Box
Comm. Ewanicki reported that Paul Ne row appeared at the meeting of the
Board of Public Works on June 14 , 1978 ) to ptotest a bill of $250 . 08
for the installation of a water box by the Water and Sewer Division.
Mr. Nedrow had been notified that the water box needed to be replaced
and he took no action on his own to do this . This was subsequently done
by the Water and Sewer Division. Because of the time of year, weather,
and snow cover, 36 man hours were required to complete the job. Mr.
Nedrow was charged for the actual time , plus 100 overhead, plus the
actual cost of materials . The bill came to $250 . 08/
Resolution
By Comm. Ewanicki : Seconded by Comm. Allan
RESOLVED, That the request of Mr. Nedrow for expungement of the bill
be denied.
Discussion followed on the floor.
A vote on the resolution resulted as follows :
Ayes (3) - Cleveland, Ewanic i , Allan
Nay (1) - Schickel
Carried
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Ex un ement of Water Bill #10828
By Comm. Ewanicki : Second-e- by Comm. Allan
_ RESOLVED, That water bill #10828 in the amount of $41 , 001 to the Southern
Cayuga Lake Intermunicipal Water Commission be expunged. This bill has
been separated and the charges rendered in two separate bills that are
included in today' s audit .
Carried Unanimously
HIGHWAYS, STREET LIGHTING AND REFUSE COMMITTEE:
Award of Bids - Planing of E. Buffalo Street
Comm. Schickel reported that three bids were received for the planing of
East Buffalo Street hill . They were as follows :
Frederico Equipment Company $15 ,660
Pro-Grid, Inc. 235, 760
Hull-Hazard, Inc. 24 ,630
Resolution
RESOLVED, That the contract for the planing of East Buffalo Street , in
Co accordance with the specifications of June 13, 1978 , be awarded to
0 Frederico Equipment Company for their low bid of $15 , 660.
%_ � Carried Unanimously
Q Letter from Nancy Woolf re . Floral Avenue street 're air
Q By Comm. Schickel : Seconded by Comm. Allan
RESOLVED, That the letter from Nancy Woolf (copies of which were dis-
tributed to each Commissioner) who complains that Floral Avenue is not
scheduled for other than day-to-day patching, be referred to the
Superintendent for answer.
Carried Unanimously
Request for Payment- -Barton , Brown , Clyde & Loguidice
By Comm. Schickel : Seconded by Comm. Allan
RESOLVED, That a bill from Barton, Brown, Clyde & Loguidice , for engi-
neering services in connection with the improvements to Elmira Road,
be approved in the amount of $660 . 93.
Carried Unanimously
Award of B__ Supplying of Crushed Limestone
Comm. Schic reported that one bid was received for supplying crushed
limestone Yrc : . Cayuga Crushed Stone , Inc. as follows :
Size lA $ 3. 60 per ton at the supplyer' s plant
4 . 70 per ton delivered in Ithaca
Size 1 and 2 $2 . 90 per ton at the plant
4. 00 per ton delivered in Ithaca
Resolution
By Comm. Schickel : Seconded by Comm. Cleveland
RESOLVED, That the contract for supplying crushed limestone , in
accordance with the specifications of May 15 , 1978 , be awarded to Cayuga
Crushed Stone , Inc.
Carried Unanimously
Request for Payment- -Anton J . Egner Associates
By Comm. Schickel : Seconded by Comm. Ewanicki
RESOLVED, That a bill from Anton J. Egner Associates for engineering
services , in connection with the reconstruction of the peripheral
streets , Phase I , be approved in the amount of $13, 295 . 69 .
Carried Unanimously
PUBLIC BUILDINGS , PUBLIC GROUNDS AND PARKS:
Recognition of Kiwanis Gift
By Comm. Schickel : Seconded by Comm. Ewanicki
RESOLVED, That the City Clerk direct a letter to Michael Kish of the
Kiwanis Club , thanking him and the Club for their generosity in donating
and installing five picnic grills at the Kiwanis picnic shelter in Cass
Park. Carried Unanimously
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Request for Payment- -V. Giordano Construction Company
By Comm. Schickel : Seconded by Comm. Cleveland
RESOLVED , That application for payment # 3 from V. Giordano Construction
Company, for construction services in connection with the downtown bus
shelters , be approved in the amount of $9 , 795 .
Carried Unanimously
Repair of Sidewalks
Comm. Schickel reported that noti es are being sent to property owners
who have failed to repair their sidewalks . The notices direct them to
repair their sidewalks or show ca se at a public hearing to be held on
August 23 why the sidewalks shoull not be repaired by the City and at
the property owner' s expense .
Resolution
By Comm. Schickel : Seconded by C mm. Ewanicki
RESOLVED, That a public hearing b3 held on August 23, 1978 , at 4 : 00 p.m. ,
in the Common Council Chambers , ia connection with the Regular Board of
Public Works meeting, at which tine owners who have been ordered to
repair their sidewalks shall be given an opportunity to show cause why
the walks should not be repaired by the City at the owner' s expense .
Carried Unanimously
FINANCE AND CAPITAL ACCOUNTS COMMITTEE :
Audit
By Comm. Allan : Seconded by Comm. Schickel
RESOLVED, That bills audited and approved by the Finance Committee , as
listed on Abstract No. 12 of the General Fund accounts of the Department
of Public Works , and on Abstract No . 12 of the Water and Sewer Division ,
be approved for payment .
IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED, That bills receivable be approved and ordered
rendered.
Carried Unanimously
Request for Progress Payment- -Spanier Associates
By Comm. Allan: Seconded by Comm. Ewanicki
RESOLVED, That a request for progress payment from Spanier Assoc. for
professional services rendered, in connection with the productivity
project through June 1 , 1978 , be approved in the amount of $4 , 200 .
Carried Unanimously
Request for Change in Roster
By Comm. Allan: SEconded by Comn . Ewanicki
RESOLVED, That the Common Council be requested to approve a chLLnge in
the roster of the Engineering Division of the Department of Public Works
which deletes one position of Engineering Aide and adds one additional
position of Senior Engineering Aide.
Discussion followed on the floor.
A vote on the resolution resulted as follows :
Carried Unanimously
PARKING , TRAFFIC AND TRANSIT CO ITTEE :
Request for Bus Service to Hangar Theatre for Senior Citizens
Comm. Allan reported that at the June 14 meeting the Parking , Traffic
and Transit Committee was authorized to act on behalf of the Board in tt
matter of the request of Mr. Thomas Niederkorn for bus service for Senic
Citizens to select performances at the Hangar Theater. The Committee
agreed, on behalf of the Board, to supply bus service on June 28, July Yom,
July 26 and August 9 , between Titus Towers , McGraw House and the Hangar
Theat r in order to accommodate Senior Citizens attending the theater,
provided that management of the angar Theater notifies the Transit Divisior
prior to Noon of that day' s perf rmance that there are at least 20
passengers wishing to use the bus service .
Request for ' Reserved for Handicapped' parking area
By Comm. Allan: Seconded by Comm. Cleveland
RESOLVED, That the request of Pa 1 gibbons for the removal of a meter
and the installation of a ' reserved for handicapped' parking area , in
connection with Meadow House in the 600 block of West State Street , be
referred to the Parking, Traffic and Transit Committee .
Carried Unanimously
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Parking at Cass Park
Mayor Conley addressed the problem of parking at Cass Park, saying many
_ complaints have been received due to persons who have parked on the
grass being tagged by the Police Department , as a result of E. Lynch' s
concern over the maintenance of the lawn. Mayor Conley has temporarily
requested that the cars not be tagged until the situation can be
clarified. He has since met with Youth Bureau Director Cutia, Supt . of
Public Works Dingman and Asst . Chief of Police Pagliero to try to resolve
the situation. They decided that , after Department of Public Works staff
complete a survey of the parking needs at the height of the ball-playing
nights , if a serious parking problem does exist , the Board will be asked
to allow parking on the grass , at least temporarily until more parking
can be provided.
ADJOURNMENT :
On a motion the meeting was adjourned at 6 : 12 p .m.
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BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PRODEEDINGS
June 28, 1978
10829 Mr. George Ideman G2122 16.08
10830 R.A.B. Co. G2122 29.36
10831 Mr. A. Stazi G2122 16.82
10832 Mr. Joseph O. Ciaschi 02122 36.67
10833 Mr. James R. Rider G2122 16.08
10834 Mr. Philip O'Neil F2144 21.03
10835 Mr. Douglas Sutton F2144 230.65
10835 Mr. Douglas Sutton G2122 230.65
10836 Oakwood Lane Dev. F2144 360.50
10836 Oakwood Lane Dev.ggrx 62122 20.00
10837 Oakwood Lane Dev. F2144 191.92
10837 Oakwood Lane Dev. G2122 191.93
10838 Mr. Clifford Axtell F2144 202.50
10839 A.J. Eckert, Inc. F2144 505.96
10840 Mrs. Ebba Mars G2122 14.33
10841 Mr. William Lynch F2142 15.85
10841 Mr. William Lynch F2144 17.35
10841 Mr. William Lynch G2122 17.34
10842 Mr. David C. Ludington G2122 30.00
10843 Mr. Harry A. Taggert G2122 27.32
10844 City of Ithaca F2801 174.64
10844 City of Ithaca G2801 174.63
10845 City of Ithaca F2801 81.83
10845 City of Ithaca G2801 81.84
10846 City of Ithaca P2801 72.04
10846 City of Ithaca G2801 72.03
10847 City of Ithaca F2801 85.04
10847 City of Ithaca G2801 85.04
10848 Southern Cayuga Lake Inter. Mun. Wr. Comm. F2140 3,420.79
10849 Southern Cayuga Lake Inter. Mun. Wr. Comm. P2378 8,500.00
10849 Southern Cayuga Lake Inter. Mun. rvr. Corm. 62374 8,500.00
10850 Southern Cayuga Lake Inter. Mun. ?Vr. Comm. F2665 12,001.00
10850 Southern Cayuga Lake Inter. Mun, 67r. Comm. 62665 1.2,000.00
10851 Cornell University G2120 29,048.11
10852 Albanese Plumbing G2122 7.00
10853 Donohue - Halverson Inc. (2122 22.00
10854 Mr. Glenn Smith G2122 32.00
10855 Mr. A.L. Hull G2122 9.00
10856 Mr. Frank Orzino 62122 21.00
10857 Mr. Richard Weber 62122 31.00
10858 11r. Leroy Weber G2122 14.00
10859 Mr. Otto B. Schoenfeld F2650 99.60
$ 76,724.93
WATER $ 25,980.70
SEWER $ 50,744.23
APPROVED BY FINANCE COMMITTEE
jL
1156 Ron Greschler A1710 40.79
1157 Ron Greschler A1710 61.19
1158 N.Y.S. Electric & Gas Corp. A2560 242.00
1159 R.Y.S. Electric & Gas Corp. A2560 5.00
1160 N.Y. Telephone Co. A2560 22.00
$ 370.98
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BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS
CITY OF ITHACA, NEW YORK
Special Meeting 4 : 00 P.M. July 5, 1978
PRESENT :
Mayor - Conley
Commissioners (S) - Allan, Cleveland, Ewanicki , Schickel , Shaw
ABSENT:
Commissioner (1) - Whispell
OTHERS PRESENT:
Alderman - Bordoni
Supt. of Public Works - Dingman
City Clerk - Rundle
Report of Bridges , Creeks and Storm Drainage Committee - Comm.
CO Cleveland
O
Consulting Engineer, B . K. Hough, has submitted his Report on the
Q Causes of and Practical Solutions for the Fall Creek Problem, under
Q date of June 15 , 1978 . Copies of this report have een ma e avail-
able to members of the Board. The report discusses the many
'Q aspects of the problem. The report recommends the construction
of a systE.!i of sub-drains as a measure to prevent the basement
flooding which was experienced in the area in January and February
of 1978 , and which has been experienced in lesser degree nearly
every year in recent history . It also recommends that approval
be given for an investigation to determine the most effective way
to utilize the Sewage Treatment Plant effluent to combat the
effect of slush ice .
IT IS RECOMMENDED that the report of B . K. Hough be accepted and
placed on file .
IT IS FURTHER RECOMMENDED that the Common Council be requested
to estab_! sh a capital project of $175 , 000 for the construction
of sub-di ins as outlined in the Hough report .
Mayor Conley asked that someone from the Fall Creek Civic
Association give the Board a report on the happenings at its
Special Meeting held on June 29th attended by Mr . Cleveland and
Mr. Bordoni . The Hough Report , among other things was discussed,
and it was the opinion of those who attended the meeting that a
resolution be adopted and read at this Special Board of Public
Works meeting and at the Common Council meeting . David Banfield
of the Fall Creek Civic Association read the following Resolutions :
The following Resolutions were adopted at a Special Meeting of
the Fall Creek Civil Association held on June 29 , 1978 :
BE IT RESOLVED: The residents of the Fall Creek area , present
at the Special June 29th meeting of the Fall Creek Civic Associa-
tion, do hereby request the Common Council of the City of Ithaca
to accept the report of B . K. Hough to take immediate action to
implement his recommendation for a porous pipe sub-surface
intercept drainage system, and that said pipe be placed under
Route 13 and the railroad bed to meet a pumping station west of
said roadbeds ;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: That in addition to the subsurface
drainage system, the City install a permanent pipeline to carry
heated sewage affluent from the City Sewage Treatment Plant to
Fall Creek ;
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED : That as outlined in B . K. Hough ' s
report that immediate attention be given to improvement of the
channel and dike walls between Lake Street and Route 13 bridge ;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: That the City continue to explore the
means to finance and implement the dredging of Fall Creek;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED : That the City set up a Creek monitoring
system to enable cranes and of er suitable machines to be moved
in to relieve water pressure aid remove ice jams and slush ice
at proper areas prior to any flooding conditions ;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: That ill means necessary to explore
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• BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS � 1 9
CITY OF ITHACA, NEW YORK
Regular Meeting 4: 00 P.M. ju 2-8; 1978
PRESENT:
Mayor - Conley
Commissioners (5) - Allan, Ewanicki, Shaw, Schickel , Cleveland
ABSENT:
Commissioner (1) - Whispell
City Attorney - Shapiro
OTHERS PRESENT:
Dep. City Clerk - Paolangeli
Supt. of Public Works - Dingman
Asst. Supt. of Public Works - Dougherty
Asst. Supt. of Public Works - Hannan
City Engineer - Cox
Alderman - Boothroyd (sitting in for Alderman Bordoni)
MINUTES:
co y Comm. Schickel : Seconded by Comm. Cleveland
O RESOLVED, That the Minutes of the June 28 , 1978 and July 5 , 1978
rl meetings be approved as recorded by the City Clerk.
Q Carried Unanimously
Q PETITIONS AND HEARINGS OF PERSONS BEFORE THE BOARD:
'Q Charles E. L. McCary, Chairman , Cayuga Chamber Orchestra, Inc. , pre-
sented the following letter to the Board:
"RE: Use of Cass Park structure for our "Cabaret Pops" concert of
July 29, 1978
Dear Members of the Board:
Before I proceed to matters of physical preparations allow me to speak
.. of our overall goals as an orchestra so that you may better understand
why we have come to you with what may seem to some an irregular"-or -
unusual request for which we originally applied to City Hall in the month
of May.
We hold membership in the American Symphony Orchestra League and are a
35-piece chamber symphony under the musical direction of Pulitzer Prize-
winning composer and conductor Karel Husa. Our classical concerts of
this past season, in various halls around Ithaca and some other cities
of the Finger Lakes region, have drawn high praise from music critics and
the New York State Council on the Arts , from whom we received an initial
grant this past winter.
My attendance of the American Symphony Orchestra League national conven-
tion in Chicago in early June impressed me once again` with how much
support and civic pride communities and cities across the nation endorse
their orchestras . Until late 1976 Ithaca did not have an organization to
pull together the best professional performers in the area.
About a year ago we began to notice the potential of the Cass Park
recreational shelter variously referred to as "the Ice Rink," "the Skating
Rink," etc. as an ideal spot for summer "pops" concerts in the park. I am
sure you are aware that Ithaca has no "band shell" or bowl such as exists
in many communities , although I am told by aldermen that a sum of money,
approximately $9 ,000 , was allocated for this purpose several years ago
but eventually was used in another part of the city budget as the price
of acoustical shells went up. When the recent controversy arose over the
number of people that could safely occupy the rink due to size of exits ,
I noted that the wooden judges and penalty boxes on the east and west
sides of the wire enclosure could be unbolted and slid aside to create
large exits . The crew at the rink confirmed that this had been done in
the past on several occasions . Based on my own estimates of the time and
apparent work involved, combined with the fact that the boxes had been
moved before , we made the offer to defray any extra costs incurred to the
City in this work. We would like to ask of the Board that ways and means
be explored of keeping this expense at a minimum, in view of the fact that
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we are offering to the public an attractive summer event , and the fact that
we hope to be able to make some m ney from the event to apply toward our
deficit from the past year' s classical concerts and some to put aside as
subsidy for the coming season. Classical orchestras seldom cover more
than 40% of their total budget from ticket sales , and rely upon subsidy,
donations , grants from foundations , state , county and city governments.
As to details of the facility:
1) We have had several conferences with Fire Chief Weaver, and have
examined the structure with him. He will advise our staff as to
floor layout , aisles , etc.
2) According to John Doyle , rink Cnd pool manager, the capacity of the.
restrooms in the north buildinj is only two persons in each restroom.
We would therefore need to hav( access to the restrooms in the south
building where there are , in t e men' s : 5 floor toilets , 5 wall
urinals , and 6 wash basins. The office and any equipment , as well
as the locker rooms , can remain locked, according to John Doyle.
3) We would like permission to attach a cloth banner to the lower portion
of the rink roof, about 15 fee off the ground, tied to the snow
guard bars along its upper edg( , with the words "Cabaret Pops Concert-
July 29" painted on the banner to be hung up in the next few days as
advertisement for the event.
4) I have been in touch with Police Chief Herson who assures me that an
adequate number of police officers will be on hand for safety, and
to accompany our staff in the collection and depositing of cash. In
addition our own marshals will be on duty, and assist in parking.
5) We would appreciate it if DPW could provide us with whatever is an
adequate number of the 55-gall n trash drums and plastic liners , and
advise us on the temporary placement of filled and tied plastic bags .
6) Our electrician should be in t uch with a DPW staff member who will
be in charge of lights for the evening. We understand that the light' '
switches are inside the north luilding, and we understand that
amperage is limited to the electrical plugs from which we will need
to run our public address syst m and a couple of coolers for the caterer.
7) Might it be possible for this assembled Board to appoint an indi-
vidual member of the Board, or representative of the Department of
Public Works to act as liaison between Cayuga Chamber Orchestra and
DPW for the next few days , and that such a person be empowered to
make decisions on behalf of th Board concerning details of the up-
coming production?
Thank you for your kind attention. We hope to see you and your families
at the concert.
Sincerely,
Charles E.L. McCary
Chairman,
CAYUGA CHAMBER ORCHESTRA, Inc.
A Not-For-Profit Corporation
in the State of New York"
Discussion followed on the floor.
STAFF REPORTS:
Supt. Dingman informed the Board he would be on vacation for the coming
three weeks ; Asst. Supt. Hannan will handle his work during that time ;
Mrs . Barrett and/or Mrs . Potorti uill be in the office which will be open
as usual.
Appointments
Supt. Dingman requested approval cf the Board for the transfer and
appointment of the following persons :
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I
Resolutions
By Comm. Cleveland: Seconded by Comm. Schickel
RESOLVED, That the Board approves the transfer of Elmer Bennett , Jr.
from the position of Auto Mechanic to the position of Truck Driver in
the Construction and Maintenance Division at $5 . 45 per hour, effective j
July 16 , 1978.
Carried Unanimously
i
By Comm. Allan: Seconded by Comm. Ewanicki
RESOLVED, That the Board approves the appointment of Donald L. Parker
an Auto Mechanic, provisionally, in the Construction and Maintenance
Division at $4 . 12 per hour, effective July 17 , 1978. The Civil Service
Commission will be requested to hold a competitive examination for the
position of Auto Mechanic.
Carried Unanimously
Promotion
Supt. Dingman requested approval of the Board for the following promotion:
Resolution
o By Comm. Schickel : Seconded by Comm. Cleveland
RESOLVED, That the Board approves the promotion of William Szabo to
Q Senior Engineering Aide , provisionally, in the Engineering Division at
Q $8, 754 per annum, effective retroactively to July 10 , 1978. The Civil
Q Service Commission will be requested to hold a non-competitive
promotional examination for the position of Senior Engineering Aide .
Carried Unanimously
WATER AND SANITARY SEWERS COMMITTEE :
Invoice- -Southern Cayuga Lake Intermunicinal Water Commission
By Comm. Ewanicki : Seconded by Comm. Schickel
RESOLVED, That an invoice of the Southern Cayuga Lake Intermunicipal
Water Commission for water provided to the City during the emergency,
January 26 through February 1 , 1978 , be approved in the amount of
$26, 796 . 00.
Carried Unanimously
HIGHWAYS , STREET LIGHTING AND REFUSE COMMITTEE :
Bills--Peripheral Streets
By Comm. Shaw: Seconded by Comm. Schickel
RESOLVED, That bills of the Water and Sewer Department for services in
connection with the reconstruction of the peripheral streets be approved
in the total amount of $477. 82 .
Carried Unanimously
BRIDGES, CREEKS AND STORM DRAINAGE COMMITTEE:
Invoice- -B. K. Hough '
By Comm. Cleveland: Seconded by Comm. Schickel
RESOLVED, That an invoice of B. K. Hough for engineering services in
connection with "The Causes of and Practical Solutions for the Fall
Creek Problem " be approved in the amount of $ 7,600 . 00.
Carried'Unanimously
Fall Creek Under-drains
Supt. Dingman reported that he had hoped to have full provisions of the
contract for the under-drain services ready for approval at today' s
meeting but had not been able to handle the data fast enough. An
engineering firm has been selected, and when the terms of the contract
are agreed upon, the firm will be notified and will begin work.
Invoice--Parratt-Wolff Inc.
By Comm. Cleveland: Seconded by Comm. Ewanicki
RESOLVED, That an invoice of Parratt-Wolff, Inc. for soil borings in the
Fall Creek area be approved in the amount of $1 , 800 . 00
Carried Unanimously
PUBLIC BUILDINGS, PUBLIC GROUNDS AND PARKS COMMITTEE:
Bill--O' Brien and Taube
By Comm. Schickel : Seconded by Comm. Cleveland
RESOLVED, That a bill of O' Brien and Taube for architectural services in
connection with the Family Medicine Center be approved in the amount of
$851 . 85 . Carried Unanimously
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4- 1978
Change Order #2- -McPherson Builde s Inc.
By Comm. Schickel : Secon ed by Comm. Shaw
RESOLVED, That Change Order #2 in the contract of McPherson Builders , Inc.
for the construction of the Hangar Theatre restrooms , which provides for
an additional concrete slab in th hallway between the theatre and the
restroom area be approved in the additional amount of $450. 00 .
Carried Unanimously
Invoice--McPherson Builders Inc.
By Comm. Schickel : Seconded y Comm. Ewanicki
RESOLVED, That an invoice of McPherson Builders , Inc. , dated July 10 ,
1978 for 450 of the contract amount for the construction of the Hangar
Theatre restrooms addition, less retainage , be approved in the amount '
of $131050 . 00.
Carried Unanimously
FINANCE AND CAPITAL ACCOUNTS COMMITTEE:
Audit
By Comm. Allan: Seconded by Comm Schickel
RESOLVED , That bills audited and Lpproved by the Finance Committee as
listed on Abstract No. 13 of the eneral Fund accounts of the Department
of Public Works , and on Abstract No. 13 of the Water and Sewer Division,
be approved for payment.
IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED, That billA receivable be approved and ordered
rendered.
Carried Unanimously
Request for a ment- -S anier Asso rement
By Comm. Allan: Seconded by Commicki
RESOLVED, That a bill from Spanie ciates for services rendered in
conducting the productivity impro project for the Departm ent o£
Public Works in accordance with t f the contract , in the amount of
$4 , 200 is approved. Twenty-five rercent of the work had been completed
by July 1 , 1978.
Carried Unanimously
PARKING, TRAFFIC AND TRANSIT COW-1 TTEE :
Parking- -Giles Street Six Mile Cr0ek Area
Comm. Allan reported that the of owing actions have been taken with
respect to parking in the Giles S reet/Six Mile Creek area:
1. Common Council has been requested to prohibit parking on either side
from 215 Giles Street , easterly to Water Street.
2 . The Department will construct an earth barrier to prevent off-street
parking opposite the homes of Cooper an-d Morrissey.
3. The Department will remove the present gate at VanNatta Pond and
remove any prohibition of parking in the area adjacent to the pond.
Removal of meter- -State Street
Comm. Allan reported that the Parking , Traffic and Transit Committee
reviewed a request of Paul Gibbons that the meter in the parking space
on State Street , just west of Mead w House , be removed to provide a space
to load and unload handicapped persons . The Committee found that :
1. The existing "No Parking" spot in front of Meadow House now provides
a convenient spot for loading and unloading handicapped persons .
This "No Parking" spot was established with this use in mind.
2 . The removal of the meter, as r quested, would deprive adjacent
businessmen of customer parkin in an area which is already de-
ficient in parking.
Resolution
By Comm. Allan: Seconded by Comm. Ewanicki
RESOLVED, That the request be deni d.
Carried Unanimously
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Request for use of parkingT ramp for auto sale display
Comm. Schickel commented that after requesting the use of the parking
ramp , Mr. Raymond DiPasquale was not notified of the decision of the
Urban Renewal Agency, denying his request.
Mayor Conley said he will consult with City Attorney Shapiro requesting
him to take appropriate steps to notify Mr. Di Pasquale of the decision
of the Board and Urban Renewal Agency.
ADJOURNMENT :
On a motion the meeting adjourned at 5 : 00 p.m.
Carried Unanimously
0
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Joseph A. Rundle , City Cl k Edward J. Conley , Mayor
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS
July 12, 1978
10860 Ms. Rita Bangs G2122 $ 16.32
10861 The Byway Holding Corp. F2144 57.04
10862 Mr. Richard Boronkay F2144 853.32
10863 Mr. Morris Shulman F2144 212.30
10864 Mr. Richard Boronkay F2144 686.98
10865 Mr. Michael J. Hannan F2144 16.20
10866 Morse Chain Co. 62120 175.00
10867 Dryden Sewer Dist. #2 G2374 353.60
10868 Town of Ithaca 62374 84.94
10869 U.S. Regional Plant Nutrition Lab G2120 2,517.25
10870 City of Ithaca Construction & Maint. F2801 IO2.52
10870 City of Ithaca Construction & Maint. G2801 102.51
10871 City of Ithaca Construction & Maint. F2801 174.82
10871 City of Ithaca Construction & Maint. 62801 174.83
10872 City of Ithaca Construction & Maint. F2801 73.03
10872 City of Ithaca Construction & Maint. G2801 73.02
10873 City of Ithaca Construction & Maint. F2801 93.26
19873 City of Ithaca Construction & Maint. G2801 93.27
10874 City of Ithaca Police Department F8310-6-309 973.87
10874 City of Ithaca Police Department 68110-6-309 973.87
10875 City of Ithaca Construction & Maint. F8310-6-309 100.48
10875 City of Ithaca Construction & Maint. G8110-6-309 100.48
10876 City of Ithaca Youth Bureau F8310-6-309 33.34
10876 City of Ithaca Youth Bureau 08110-6-309 33.33
10877 City of Ithaca GIAC F8310-6-309 4.17
10877 City of Ithaca GIAC G8110-6-309 4.17
10878 City of Ithaca Building Dept. F8310-6-309 12.54
10878 City of Ithaca Building Dept. 68110-6-309 12,54
10879 City of Ithaca Engineering Div. F8310-6-309 7.47
10879 City of Ithaca Engineering Div. G8110-6-309 7.48
$ 8,123.95
WATER 3,401.34
SEWER 4,722.61
APPROVED BY FINANCE COMMITTEE
1161 Mrs. Gumbs A1710 31.52
1162 Karen Arms A1710 72.78
1163 Town of Newfield A2300 123.92
1164 City of Ithaca Water & Sewer Fund A2801 46.18
1165 City of Ithaca Capital Construction Fund A2801 116.95
$ 391.35
125
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS
CITY OF ITHACA, NEW YORK
Regular Meeting 4 : 00 P .M. July 26 , 1978
PRESENT :
Mayor - Conley (arrived late)
Commissioners (5) - Allan , Ewanicki , Shaw , Schickel , Cleveland
ABSENT :
Commissioner (1) - Whispell
City Attorney - Shapiro
OTHERS PRESENT :
City Clerk - Rundle
Dep . City Clerk - Paolangeli
Asst . Supt . of Public Works - Hannan
Asst . Supt . of Public Works - Dougherty
City Controller - Daley
City Engineer - Cox
Alderman - ordoni
Co Consultant Donald Spanier
0 Comm. Ewanicki chaired the meeting until the arrival of Mayor Conley.
Q MINUTES :
Q yomm. Schickel : Seconded by Comm. Shaw
Q RESOLVED, That the Minutes of the July 12 , 1978 meeting be approved
as recorded by the Deputy City Clerk.
Carried Unanimously
STAFF REPORTS:
Asst . Supt . Hannan announced that Donald Spanier of Spanier Associates
would present Status and Progress Report No . 2 on the study of the
productivity operations of the department .
Mr. Spanier reported that he had worked extensively in putting into effect ,
with J. Dougherty , the new work program and labor schedule and system in
the Construction and Maintenance Division. The system is based on analysis
of worklo., -1d the application of production standards . Temporary
standarc set for all construction and maintenance operations that
are beir . ;)y the Division to evaluate and modify crew sizes and isoi7 -
expectati � a daily basis .
Mr. Spanier said they also carried out evaluation analysis of the
purchasing and stores procedures as they operate in the department in the
context of the way the city and the department as a whole do their
purchasing procurement , and have identified a number of areas in which
it is generally agreed that the system of Central Stores and Purchasing
can be tightened up and improved, and are working on those changes .
With the colj . oration of City Engineer Cox, Mr. Spanier has analyzed
the organizat - cn workload and staffing of the Engineering Division and
developed an improved system for scheduling and controlling the engineering
work on capital and other engineering projects and activities , and im-
proving control of engineering manpower . They will continue to collaborate
on installation of that system.
Also , he carried out evaluation of the city' s program for sidewalk ins,(,c
tion and repair and developed a number of alternatives which were reports
upon that are aimed at reducing delays in carrying out sidewalk repairs
and lowering the cost of repairs to property owners .
fie conducted preliminary surveys of the labor staffing and basic operatin;,
characteristics of the Water and Sewer Iivision in collaboration with Mr .
Hannan. In addition he concluded surveN, of the Sign Shop and Street
Marking operations ; and surveyed and evaluated the Engineering office
records administration procedures .
Mr. Spanier also commented un the areas he will be working on in the future .
Discussion folloi%ed on the floor.
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• BRIDGES CREEKS AND STORM DRAINAGE COMMITTEE:
Invoices - Modjeski & Masters
By Comm. Cleveland: Second-e- by Comm. Schickel
RESOLVED, That two invoices from Modjeski & Masters for professional
services to design a new deck for the South Albany Street bridge be
approved in the amounts of $3, 161 . 03 and $1 , 389 . 00 .
Carried Unanimously
PUBLIC BUILDINGS PUBLIC GROUNDS AND PARKS COMMITTEE :
Final Bill - McCar_thy Buil ers
By Comm. Schickel : Seconded by Comm. Shaw
RESOLVED, That the final bill from McCarthy Builders for the renovation
of 213 South Plain Street be approved in the amount of $4 ,641 . 00 .
Carried Unanimously
213 South Plain Street
Comm. Schickel reported that on October S , 1977 the Common Council
directed the Board of Public Works and staff to implement the rehabili-
tation of 213 S. Plain Street in accordance with plans prepared by
CO Robert Boehlecke , to be approved by the Urban Renewal Agency described in
Q the Ithaca Urban Renewal Agency' s resolution at its September 19 , 1977
meeting.
Q Resolution
Q By Comm. Schickel : Seconded by Comm. Ewanicki
< WHEREAS , the renovation of 213 South Plain Street has been completed under
the direction of the Board of Public Works , and
WHEREAS, said property is now ready to be sold and constitutes , in the
opinion of the Board of Public Works , real property for which the City has
no use other than that for which it was intended. i . e. , residential use ;
THEREFORE , BE IT RESOLVED, That it is hereby recommended to the Common
Council that said property be declared surplus and that it be sold
pursuant to law.
Carried Unanimously
FINANCE, ACCOUNTS AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS COMMITTEE :
Audit
By Comm. Allan: Seconded by Comm. Cleveland
RESOLVED, That bills audited and approved by the Finance Committee as
listed on Abstract No. 14 of the General Fund accounts of the Department
of Public Works , and on Abstract No . 14 of the Water and Sewer Division ,
be approved for payment .
IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED, That bills receivable be approved and ordered
rendered.
Carried Unanimously
Contract - Erdman, Anthony Associates
By Comm. Allan: Seconded by Comm. Schickel
RESOLVED , That the contract from Erdman, Anthony Associates for profes-
sional services for the design of the Fall Creek ground water drainage
system be approved and that the Superintendent be authorized to sign the
contract.
Carried Unanimously
City Engineer Cox commented that tentatively the bids would be authorized
no later than the 30th of August , with the process taking 3- 4 weeks ;
construction could possible start early in October with completion three
months later.
Resignation of Commissioner
Mayor Conley commented that , because she is working out of Syracuse which
makes it difficult for her to attend meetings , Comm. Whispell has
submitted her resignation from the Board. He expects to have appointed
a commissioner to replace her before the next meeting of the Board.
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PARKING TRAFFIC AND TRANSIT CO ITTEE:
Comm. Allan reported that bids w re received on July 24th for the erection
of small bus shelters as follows :
(1) I .J. Construction Company - lump sum bid - $16 ,600
(2) Solvay Consultants Management Team, Inc. - Lump sum bid -$21 , 400
Resolution
By-Comm Allan: Seconded by Co Ewanicki
RESOLVED , That the bid for the e ection of small bus shelters be awardec
to I .J . Construction Company for their low bid of $16 ,600 pending
approval of the Urban Mass Transit Authority.
Discussion followed on the floor.
A vote on the resolution resulted as follows :
Carried Unanimously
School on Transit Air Conditioning Units
By Comm. Allan : Seconded by Comm. Schickel
RESOLVED, That Richard Edwards is authorized to attend a School on Transit
Air Conditioning Units in Loudonville , Ohio on August 15 and 16 , costs of
transportation , lodging, meals and registration to be paid for by the City .
Carried Unanimously
Parkin - Giles Street/Six-Mile Creek Area
Asst . Supt . Hannan reported that e department has done work on the street
opposite the homes of Cooper and orrissey to prevent parking there , and
the gate at Van Natta Pond has be n removed so that people may park in the
area adjacent to the pond.
Ex un ement of Bill
Alderman Bor oni called attention to a request for expungement of penalty
by Cornell University. Bill Jone , 121 Kline Road, representing Cornel.
University , asked for expungement of $256 . 44 penalty which occurred due
to a mistake on his part in combi ing bills .
Resolution
Ty Comm. Ewanicki : Seconded by C mm. Schickel
RESOLVED , That the request for ex ungement of penalty by Cornell University
be referred to the Water and Sani ary Sewers Committee.
Carried Unanimously
Letter to Comm. Whispell
It was agree t at a letter will e developed by the Board and signed
by the Commissioners to be sent t Barbara Whispell expressing the Board' s
appreciation for her service . Th s will be ready for the Board at its
next meeting.
ADJOURNMENT :
On a motion the meeting adjourned at 5 : 45 p .m.
o 0 ft A. Run e Cit y C Ile r / '/'.-OEdward J .,OoConley , ayor
BOARD OF PURLIC uoRKS PROCEEDING
ACCO171ITS RECI?IVARLE
July 2,6, 1978
10880 City of Ithaca P2801 78.73
10880 City of Ithaca G2801 78.72
10881 City of Ithaca F2801 978.17
10881 City of Ithaca 62801 978.18
10882 City of Ithaca F2301 18.30
10882 City of Ithaca (72801 18,30
10883 Shano Inc. F2144 50,16
10884 Peter Massicci. F2.144 926074
10885 City of Ithaca F2801 15001
10885 City of Ithaca (72801 15.00
10886 Burris Plumb & I'eatina 0,2122 14.00
10887 Donohue-Halverson G2122 13.00
10888 Glenn Smith 62122 63.00
10889 Hull heating & Plumbina 62122 12.00
10890 Richard Weber 62122 42,00
10891 City of Ithaca F8310-6-309 865003
10891 City of Ithaca G8110-6-309 865.03
10892 City of Ithaca F8310-6-309 117.83
10892 City of Ithaca G8110-6-309 117.84
10893 City of Ithaca P8310-6-309 15060
10893 City of Ithaca F8110-6-309 15.59
10894 City of Ithaca F8310-6-309 4.65
10894 City of Ithaca 68110-6-309 4.64
10895 City of Ithaca F8310-6-309 30.23
10895 City of Ithaca 68110-6-309 30.23
10896 City of Ithaca F8310-6-309 3.56
10896 City of Ithaca 68110-6-309 3.56
10897 1•1hi t e's r2142 2 00
10898 Phil Bush F2142 8.00
10899 Railroad Weed Control F2142 3.00
10900 Curkendall F2142 So00
10901 America 's So. Tier Tk&- ,Serv. F2142 2400
10902 Van's Swimming Pools F2142 16.00
5414.10
Water 3143.01
Sewer 2271,09
APPROVED 13Y FINANCE COMMITTEE
129
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS
CITY OF ITHACA, NEW YORK
Regular Meeting 4: 00 P .M. August 9 , 1978
PRESENT:
Mayor - Conley
Commissioners (6) - Allan, Ewanicki , Shaw, Cleveland, Schickel ,
Banfield
City Attorney - Shapiro
OTHERS PRESENT:
Dep . City Clerk - Paolangeli
Supt . of Public Works - Dingman
Asst . Supt . of Public Works - Hannan
Asst . to Supt . of Public Works - Dougherty
CD City Controller - Daley
O City Engineer - Cox
Director of Planning & Development - Van Cort
'Cr Aldezwen - Bordoni , Dennis
a
Q MINUTES :
By Comm. Cleveland: Seconded by Comm. Shaw
RESOLVED, That the Minutes of the July 25 , 1978 Meeting be approved
as recorded by the Deputy City Clerk.
Carried Unanimously
Mayor Conley welcomed Commissioner David Banfield who has been
accepted and appointed by Common Council . For the record , Conley
said that Banfield will be Chairman of the Finance and Capital
Accounts Committee and Vice-Chairman of Buildings , Grounds and
Parks Committee . Banfield will also be a member of Bridges , Creeks
and Storm Drainage Committee .
PETITIONS AND HEARINGS OF PERSONS BEFORE BOARD:
Request for Expungement of Bill for Snow Removal
James Dennis addressed the Board on behalf of E . R. and Mildred
Johnson, 510 Mitchell Street , requesting expungement of a $247 . 25
bill for services rendered by City of Ithaca for clearing sidewalk
of snow and ice . Dennis said that because of, extenuating circum-
stances , and hardship , which Dennis explained in detail , the
request should be acted upon favorably.
Discussion followed on the floor .
Resolution
By Comm. Ewanicki : Seconded by Comm. Cleveland
RESOLVED, That the request for expungement of the City ' s bill
to E . R. & Mildred H. Johnson, 510 Mitchell Street , Ithaca , New
York , dated March 6 , 1978 , for clearing sidewalk at that address
of snow and ice , in the total sum of $247 . 25 , be granted.
Carried Unanimously
Wood Street Park Play Structure
Mr . Van Cort and Mr . Robert Leathers appeared before the Board to
present a plan for playground equipment construction at Titus
Flats and to request authorization to proceed with construction .
Both Mr . Van Cort and Mr . Leathers explained some of the work
that will be necessary to complete such a project .
Discussion followed on the floor .
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Resolution
By Comm. Allan : Seconded by Comm. Ewanicki
RESOLVED , That Mr . Leathers and CETA employees be authorized io
proceed with the construction of this playground equipment in
the Wood Street Park under the supervision of Mr . Van Cort .
Carried Unanimously
Free Bus Service
In the absence of Howard Cogan , who was to appear on behalf of
Downtown Ithaca Businessmen ' s Association in support of free bus
service for the same time period as last year , Jack Dougherty ,
Asst . to the Supt . of Public Works , reported that DIBA had
requested that the free bus service be provided for the three
day period just prior to Labor Day and also all of the following
week . Dougherty said that the staff feels that the length of
time requested is too long and that the purpose for which the
free bus service is intended can be accomplished by having just
the three day period prior to Labor Day .
Discussion followed on the floor .
Resolution
By Couan. Allan: Seconded by Comm. Schickel_
RESOLVED, That the free bus service requested by the Downtown
Ithaca Businessmen's Association be limited to the Thursday,
Friday and Saturday before Labor Day .
Carried Unanimously
Cascadtlla Boat Club , Ltd .
Supt Dingman reported on a letter he had received from the
. Cascadilla Boat Club , Ltd. thanking the Board of Public Works
for the use of the -Cascadilla Boathouse . Certain recommendations
were made in that letter to improve the conditions at C:=.scadilla
Boathouse and the Board' s approval was requested . Bro ' YLLres of
the Cascadilla Boat Club , Ltd . were enclosed in the ler r for
distribution to each member of the Board of Public Works .
Traffic Flow Scheme for Parking Lot "E"
Philip Cox, City Engineer, reported on the plan now recommended
for parking Lot "E" . The scheme involves the alleyway between
Mayer' s Smoke Shop and T . G . Miller ' s Paper Company, of which
owners have rights-of-way . Work was to have begun this year but
Council decided otherwise . There was only enough money this year
for a small amount of work . The scheme as explained by Mr . Cox
should move traffic faster ; there will be approximately 34 park-
ing spaces instead of the present 26 . Mayor Conley asked for an
estimate on the cost and Mr . Cox gave a round figure of $50 , 000 .
Supt . Dingman left the meeting at 4: 50 P .M.
APPOINTMENT AND PROMOTION :
Appointment
Asst . Supt . Hannan requested approval of the Board for the
following appointment :.
By Comm. Cleveland: Seconded by Comm. Schickel
RESOLVED, That Edward Bennett is appointed as an Auto Mechanic
in the Construction and Maintenance Division at $4 . 28 per hour,
effective August 13 , 1978 . _.
Carried Unanimously
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WATER AND SANITARY SEWER COMMITTEE :
Expungement of Penalty on Water and Sewer Bill
Comm. Ewanicki recommended that the request of William Jones ,
Treasurer of Cornell University, for expungement of penalty
charges on the water and sewer bills for 22 Cornell properties
for the second quarter of 1978 , in the sum of $256 . 44, be acted
upon.
Resolution
By Comm. Ewanicki : Seconded by Comm. Shaw
RESOLVED, That the request of Cornell University for expungement
of the penalty charges in the sum of $256 . 44 on 22 Cornell
properties be approved in accordance with previous policy .
Carried Unanimously
Notice of Report
Couuii. Ewanicki reported that Consultants Stearns and Wheler will
(� be presenting a status report on the facilities plan for Ithaca
0 area sewage treatment at 1 : 30 P.M. on August 15 , in the Common
S"1 Council Chambers . The attendance of Board members is encouraged,
'Cr particularly members of the Water and Sewer Committee .
Q HIGHWAY` STREET LIGHTING AND REFUSE COMMITTEE :
Phase - Wrap Around - Mancini & Sons
Comm. reported that only one (1) bid had been received for
the Phase II widening of the Tuning Fork Wrap-Around.
Resolution
By Comm. Shaw: Seconded by Comm. Schickel
RESOLVED, That the contract for constructing Phase II Widening
• j� of the Tuning Fork Wrap-Around in accordance with the specifi-
cations of July 21 , 1978 , be awarded to Mancini & Sons for their
base bid of $8 , 770 .
Carried .Unanimously
PUBLIC BW DINGS , PUBLIC GROUNDS AND PARKS COMMITTEE :
Bids - Hangar Site Improvements
Comm. Schickel reported that two bids were received for the
Hangar Site Improvements .
Discussion followed on the floor.
Resolution
By Comm. Schickel : Seconded by Comm. Ewanicki
RESOLVED, That the contract for construction of the Hangar Theater
Site improvements be awarded to Cortland Paving Company for their
low base bid of $22 , 685 .
Carried Unanimously
Report - Green Street Parking Ramp
Couun.
Schickel reported that Eckerlin , Klepper , Hahn and Hyatt ,
Consultant Engineers , have submitted their report , recommenda-
tions and conclusions on the Green Street Parking Ramp . The
report includes recommendations for maintenance work amounting
to approximately $28 , 000 and deck coating of the top parking
levels and both bridge levels at a cost of approximately $135 , 000 .
These recommendations and conclusions are under study by the
department . Departmental recommendations for remedial work and
budgeting will be forthcoming .
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FINANCE , ACCOUNTS A0 CAPT-'!-'AL IMP ROVE; -,1 S CU'r:,r!TTEE :
Au I t
By Cormii . Barnfield : Seconded by Coi-rpn. Ewa:nick-i
RESOLVED , That bills aLdit:e�_ an approved by the Finance Cor-Fnittee
as listed on .-1_bsLrac-_ No . 15 of the General Fund accounts of
the DeDa--, tTllen- of Public ',tior'r(.s AT-)_d on No . 15 of the
:darer aril Se-.,-e- Div tsion 'De a -b r--0 _or D ca-,-LT e
IT IS FURTHER RE.QOLVED, That bi-As receivable be approved and
J
or ue-- ed rendere�_2 .
Carl -r--led Unanimously
A P_'WA Me eEirlf
By Comima. Banfield : Seconded DY Allan
RESOLVED , That City Engineer Co. be authorized to attend the
ZkPWA Education Foundation on Public- CoT-t-E'--LU1_11caT_-ion on
L%.ua',,ust 24 and 25 in Kansas City Misscuri .
Carried Unanimously
Fall Creek Dredgi�
Alderman Bordoni commented re— ding Mr . Houghs Report on tie
Fall Creek area, with parELCdia- re-7erence to dred,D-inc, ar : wl-Dndered
if anything had been done to be ter the situation for the _ iater
season coming up . Comm. Clevel-- nd , City Engineer Cox anc-
SuoT Hannan repor7-ea she progr ss to date on the FaIJ-1 Creek
situation.
ADJOURNTMENT :
Una motion the meeting adjourn Ed at 5 : 20 P .M.
Carried Unanimously
ILI
Jose-oh A. Rundle , City e r'K 'r4d4wa r d'�J .. n1 Y,"La or
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS
ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE
AUGUST 9, 1978
10903 Maude Culver F2144 15.00
10904 V. Giordano Constr. & Supply F2144 147.77
10905 V. Giordano Constr. & Supply F2144 77.54
10906 Donald J. Jordan F2144 201.46
10907 V. Giordano Constr. G2650 96.72
10908 City of Ithaca F2801 73.24
10908 City of Ithaca G2801 73.23
10909 City of Ithaca F2801 70.71
10909 City Of Ithaca G2801 70.71
10910 Hull Heating & Plumbing F2650 6.76
10911 City of Ithaca F2801 4,413.61
10911 City of Ithaca G2801 4,413.62
10912 Albanese Plumbing & Heating G2122 21.00
10913 Donohue-Halverson G2122 7.00
10914 Roger Morusty G2122 17.00
10915 Esther Bratton G2122 547.31
10916 Donald Kelly G2122 18.64
10917 Berns Furniture F2144 184.95
10918 Van's Pools F2142 32.00
10919 Cornell University G2120 29,048.12
TOTAL $ 39,536.39
WATER $5,223.04
SEWER $34,313.35
1166 City of Ithaca-Capital Fund A2801 118.56
133
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS
CITY OF ITHACA, NEW YORK
Regular Meeting 4 : 00 P .M. August 23, 1978
PRESENT :
Mayor - Conley
Commissioners (4) - Allan , Ewanicki , Banfield, Cleveland
ABSENT :
Commissioners (2) - Shaw, Schickel
OTHERS PRESENT :
City Controller - Daley
Supt . of Public Works - Dingman
City Attorney - Shapiro
Asst . Supt . of Public Works - Hannan
Aldermen (2) - Bordoni , Meyer
Asst . City Engineer - Barber
City Clerk - Rundle
Deputy City Clerk - Paolengeli
O Transit Foreman - Carpenter
MINUTES:
Q By Comm. Cleveland: Seconded by Comm. Banfield
Q RESOLVED, That the Minutes of the Board of Public Works meeting of
'Q August 9 , 1978 be corrected to show that the letter of the Cascadilla
Boat Club Ltd. refers to the Stewart Park Boathouse rather than the
Cascadilla Boathouse , and be approved as corrected.
Carried Unanimously
SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS :
Public Hearing on Sidewalk Assessments
Resolution to Open Public Hearing
By Comm. Ewanicki : Secon cTed by Comm. Allan
RESOLVED, That the public hearing on sidewalk assessments be opened.
Carried Unanimously
Mr. Jack June , S02 S. Albany Street , addressed the Board , requesting
that the city be responsible for the cost of repairing his sidewalk
inasmuch as the defective sidewalk was there when he purchased the
property a year ago , the previous owner (who is deceased) having been
put on notice three years prior to Mr. June ' s receiving notice .
Ms. Jacqueline Dennis , 717 N. Cayuga Street , addressed the Board with
a similar request concerning two pieces of property- -118 E. Court Street
and 401-407 N . Albany Street , which she has recently purchased. She
also requested an extension of time in order to have the sidewalk re-
paired by her own contractor.
Mr. Leland Knuppenburg , Ringwood Road, addressed the Board concerning
property at 419 W. Clinton Street and 116 N. Meadow Street , and requested
an extension of time to permit him to have the sidewalks repaired.
Resolution to Close Public Hearing
By Comm. Ewanicki : Seconded by Comm. Cleveland
RESOLVED, That the public hearing on sidewalk assessments be closed.
Carried Unanimously
PUBLIC BUILDINGS , PUBLIC GROUNDS AND PARKS COMMITTEE :
By Comm. Ban field : Seconded by Comm. Allan
WHEREAS , a public hearing as required by the City Charter has been held
on this 23rd day of August , 1978 , to afford property owners an
oppoitunit, to show cause uhy they have rnct couplied with a final notice
to have their sidewalks repaired , and
WHEREAS , 22 property owners served with final notice have failed to
comply ,
NOW , THEREFORE , BE IT RESOLVED , That the Superintendent be authorised to
cause the repair of said sidewalks as reported to the Board and as shol,n
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on the attached list , and upon comlletion Of such repair , certify the
cost thereof to this Board for levN against the respective properties
a� provided by the City' Charter .
Carried Unanimously
Comm. Ewanicki recommended that As t . Engineer Barber reasonably extend
the time on the sidewalk repairs a d work with the people to see that
the repairs are made during this ar ' s construction season which ends
September 30 (the only exception h E ing that if constructed after Sept . 30 ,
the sidewalk must be kept to a 40' temperature for 7 days) . Also , he
recommended that Mr . June ' s requesi that the city be responsible for the
repairs be denied.
Supt . Dingman and asst . Engineer B rber explained the city' s policy
regarding sidewalk repairs . City _ ttorney Shapiro interpreted the policy
with respect to the responsibility of the property owner and the city .
Comm. Cleveland asked if the Board might work with the city attorney to
amend the city policy so that new roperty owners would not be caught
making repairs on which previous o ners had received warning .
City Attorney Shapiro recommended hat any warning that goes out be sent
also to the Chamberlain with direc ion that the Chamberlain note that on
any tax searches that the Chamberl in ' s office might give it is an
absolute rule that the attorney re resenting a buyer must ask tc see the
tax search to see if the taxes have been paid , and if the warning letter
with respect to sidewalks were noted on that tax search , it would
immediately put the attorney or buyer on notice that there was such a
warning .
Resolution
By Comm. Cleveland: Seconded by Comm. Allan
RESOLVED, That the City Chamberlain be instructed to include with tax
notices any notices the city puts out against any property which would
be included in any tax search. " '
Carried Unanimously
PERSONS APPEARING BEFORE THE BOAR 4 :
Alderman Meyer read the following letters to the Board :
"August 16 , 1978
Ms . Nancy Meyer Ms . Ethe Nichols
Ithaca City Council Ithaca C ty Council
214 Cascadilla Drive 109 Llen oc Ct .
Dear Ms . Meyer and Nichols ,
Early in the spring the City ' s De artment of Public Works .iug up part
of Orchard Place to repair a sewer line . Two weeks ago the DPW dug up
the entire length of our street t install a new sewer line and a new
fire hydrant at the lower end of )rchard Place .
While we are appreciative of thes new city services , a new problem and
liability for us has been created which we ask that you bring to the
attention of the DPW so they can orrect it .
After the spring excavation , the DPW spot-paved the large hole they had
dug. This patch has subsequently settled and is now a large depression,.-,,
The new excavation which runs the length of the street will be spot-pati
also. We suspect this will settle and become a large gutter. The hea%
equipment used in both excavations have rendered extraordinary wear up(
the street creating a number of auged-out areas .
As you know, the street is a pri ate way and its maintenance is our
responsibility which we are in n way attempting to shirk, But the
condition of the street , due to he recent excavations , represents a
potential hazardous passage for 11 vehicles including public ones such
as fire , police and sanitation. Additionally, we had created a basket-
ball play area at the lower end f the dead end street for the children.
The spot-paving and pot holes in this play area has effectively nullified
its potential .
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he ask you to have the DPW return the street surface to its former
condition by paving it so that we can accordingly resume our responsi -
bility of maintaining Orchard Place .
Thank you.
Sincerely ,
Sean Killeen
President
Orchard Place Association"
"August 15 , 1978
Alderman Nancy Meyer
214 Cascadilla Park
Dear Alderman Meyer :
For the past few years the City of Ithaca has been using an area of Six
Mile Gorge ne._ the Ithacare Center, and behind my property at 911 East
Co State Sireet a_ a dump for waste building materials , broken concrete from
® streets and sidewalks , and other related debris . The area at the foot of
the Gorge where this material has been dumped has been turned into a
Q quagmire . I am afraid that this is having a detrimental effect on the
Q Gorge ' s wild life environment .
Q I would :-: ate your investigating this sitaution and finding out
from the :Ind/or the Department of Public Works how much dumping is
intende.i i s site .
Hopefully , _,omething will be done to halt this before permanent damage is
done . would appreciate your attention to this matter.
Sincerely ,
C. J . Anagnost
911 East State Street
Ithaca, New `rk 14850
cc : Alderr;: �Iel Nichols
109 : _ Court"
Discussion fc- -owed on the floor.
Mayor Conley commented that he would give the letters to Clerk Rundle
to give copies to Supt . of Public Works Dingman , and expressed the hope
that appropr; :.te answers be given to both Mr. Killeen and Mr. Anagnost .
STAFF REPORTS :
Weeds , Crass , Brush , etc. on Private Property
Supt . o Public Works Dingman reported that a complaint had bee r C('9 d
some time ago about a piece of property owned by Mrs . Best on cep)
Terrace and the condition of the property . The Board of Public Works
regulations require owners of vacant lots to cut brush , trim grass and
keep the property free of rubbish and weeds . If the oti,ner fails to do it
the superintendent causes it to be cleared and charges the owner for the
cost of it , plus 50� penalty fee . He said Mrs . Best had been formally
ordered to clear the lot - - the date of formal notification expired on
August 21 , 1978 . Mrs . Best ha= made what she feels to be a satisfactory
attempt to clear the lot , but it does not meet with the requirements ,end
regulations . Mr. Din,;rlian notified Mrs . best of that fact and his 1n-
tcntion to clear it . ^h_ ity has s;rbseuue Tit lv been required to
cause by the 9th of gel;? 2'mber as to A,hy it shouldn ' t be permanently
enioined from clear:ncT the lot , and the department is meanwhile enjoined
from doing anything in the neantime .
Supt . Dingman commented Ti;aT nnrm,II ly Tile i ers do not go to a pnint
of r "?11 t I O'1 �,v c T1? a ''1I1 -, he lUt , and heC.iUSe t 1.('
'1, lit ; :1 till :. f •l' I VCry hitter ,I;)011I tht. "ituatlon and hay 11':;,1
a t int :� � tti.,, t �aT thc, city is not affording her the s:li:ic
h ' htc ' ? II of tl; i � lzii.. t ;,,it 1 'l ;iffOrdeC� tU Ct }.� r 1-TOPIC thrOU,'hoUT I �'c
city , Supt . Dingman suggested that the Board look at this particular
ordinance and reflect on whether or not they feel it is the type of
regulation they want to continue , or whether they feel it should be
amended in some way to make it more readily applicable to all the various
cases that occur in the city.
Mavor Conlev commented that there is a lot of undeveloped building lots
on West Hill . Some people have bought lots for protection of their
property for one reason or another (screening , swimming pool , etc . ) .
In the letter of the law, the c1tv forces would be out cleaning every-
thing within 2S0 feet of a home . He said there may be a move at the
Common Council level to ask the Board of Public Works not to clean lots
until the Council has an opportunity to change its ordinance as far as
clearing lots .
City Attorney Shapiro commented that there is a conflict here which he
thinks is something that deserves some further study. He thinks Council
may request that nothing be done to Mrs . Best ' s land until further study
is made .
Appointment
Supt . Dingman requested approval cf the Board for the following appoint-
ment : John C . Alling, a laborer in the Buildings and Grounds Division
at $ 3. 29 per hour , effective Augu t 13 , 1978 .
Resolution
By Comm. Cleveland: Seconded by Comm. Banfield
RESOLVED , That the Board approves the appointment of John C . Alling a
Laborer in the Buildings and Grou ds Division at $ 3. 29 per hour ,
effective August 13 , 1978 .
Carried Unanimously
HIGHWAYS , STREET LIGHTING AND REF SE COMMITTEE :
Bids for Salt for Ice ontrol
By Comm. Allan : Sec on ed by Comm Cleveland ��
RESOLVED , That the Superintendent be authorized to recei ids on
September 22 at 11 a. m. for Salt or Ice Control .
Carried Unar. _.::ously
Invoice - Barton , Brown , Clyde & Loguidic e
By Comm. Allan : Seconded by Comm Ewanicki
RESOLVED , That an invoice from Batton , Brown , Clyde & Loguidice for
engineering services in connectiom with the modifications and improve-
ments to Elmira Road, be approved in the amount of $1 ,036 . 03 .
Carried Unanimously
Bill - Frederico Equipment Compan
By Comm. Allan : Seconded by Comm Ewanicki
RESOLVED, That a bill from Freder co Equipment Company for cold milling
of Buffalo Street be approved in the amount of $15 , 689 .
Carried Unanimously
Change Order # 3 - V. Giordano Construction Company
By Comm. Allan : Seconded by Comm Ewanicki
RESOLVED, That Change Order # 3 in the contract of V. Giordano Construction
Company for construction of the peripheral streets , which provides for
changes in the unit price of four vaults , be approved in the amount of
deduct 5660 net .
Carried Unanimously
Change Order #2 - V. Giordano Construction Company
By Comm. Allan: Seconded by Comm Ewanicki
RESOLVED, That Change Order # 2 in the contract of V. Giordano Construction
Company for construction of the peripheral streets , which provides for
removing and replacing an existin stair curb in the basement of Williams
Shoe Store , be approved in the am unt of add $268 . 47 .
Carried Unanimously
*Change Order #1 - (See Page 6 . )
BRIDGES , CREEKS AND STORM DRAINAG COMMITTEE :
Requisition isition #4 - Mod ' eski and Mas ers
By Comm. Clevelan Second by omrn. Banfield
RESOL'/LI) , That requisition z4 fron Modjeski and blasters for engineering
servi(_, in connection with the d sign and contract dra.vings and specifi-
c.atir,n . for the Albanv Street Bri ge over Six `•tile Creek , be approved in
Car-ried Unanimously
PUBLIC BUILDINGS , PUBLIC GROUNDS AND F:_,RES COMMITTEE :
Bike Racks_ or I'ei feral Streets
Comm. Banfield reported that the Common Council , at its last regular
meeting , directed the Board of Public Works to add bike racks to the
peripheral streets project . The Planning Department has now proposed
a design for the bike racks and is working out locations . It is too
late to install these before sidewalks are poured , but the design is
such that they can be installed subsequently , and will probably be done
as an extra under the present contract or by separate contractor.
YMCA—Request for Extension of Sidewalk Repairs
Comm. Banfield reported that the YMICA has requested an extension of time
to repair their sidewalks . The reason for the request is an impending
sale of the property.
Resolution
By Comm. Banfield : Seconded by Comm. Ewanicki
RESOLVED, That the extension of time for sidewalk repairs , as requested
by the YMCA, be granted on the condition that the YMCA or any new owner
repair or replace the defective sidewalk by August 1 , 1979 , and on the
further condition that the YMCA disclose to any prospective new owner
the existence of the order to repair the sidewalk .
Q Carried Unanimously
QGreen Street Parking Garage Repairs
„QBy Comm. Banfield: Seconded by Comm. Ewanicki
RESOLVED . That the Common Council be requested to provide $180 , 000 to
perform the repairs to the Green Street Parking Garage which are called
for in the report of Eckerlin , Klepper and Hahn.
Discussion followed on the floor.
Comm. Banfield added a friendly amendment to the resolution as follows :
'3E IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the possibility of products involved,
+orkmanship and the architect ' s responsibility be explored.
A vote on the amended resolution resulted as follows :
Carried Unanimouslv
Street Trees for 1978 FlanT
By Comm. Banfield: Seconde by Comm. Cleveland
RESOLVED, That the Superintendent be authorized to solicit bids for
Street Trees for fall 1978 planting .
Carried Unanimously
Center for the Arts Proposal
Comm. Banfield reported that Thomas Niederkorn , on behalf of the Center
for the Arts , has requested permission to erect a portion of the per-
forming stage formerly on the Ithaca Center site , on the grounds of the
Hangar Theater. This is to be used as an outdoor performing and sitting
place . The department has reviewed the request and finds that it will
not interfere with the proposed landscaping and drive construction .
Resolution
Fsy Comm. Banfield: Seconded by Comm. Allan
RESOLVED , That the request of the Center for the .arts to erect an
-xterior stage and sitting area on the south side of the Hangar Theater
uilding , be appro�'ed.
Carried Unanimously
I ";.;'+C , ACCOUNTS AND CAF I TAL
Audit
r\• Comm. Banfield : Seconded by Comm. C1 ex•el and
RLSOLVED , That bills audited and approved by the Finance Committee as
listed on Abstract No. 16 of the General Fund accounts of the Department
of Public Works , and on Abstract No . 16 of the 1% titer and Seger Division ,
be ail,} I cued for pa\•r ent .
11• is : 11R'1 H}.R Ri.��`L\ }:}� , 1 }.;lt bi 1 I s I c i , , bl e be Ind ordered
rends rc'd .
13S I, t .
Bill_- Spaanier Associates
By Comm. Ban Me-1-d: Seconded bti C nun. AIlan
RESOLVED , That an invoice from Poiald Sparilcr Associates for services
rendered in connection with the Productivity Project through Al:gust 1 ,
1978 , be approved in the amount of $4 , 200 .
Carried UnanimOU�IV
PARKI_N_G , TRAFFIC AND TR_aNSIT_C_O,,%f.%IITT_EE_:
Bill - Richardson Brothers
By Comm. Allan : Seconded by Comm. Ewanicki
RESOLVED, That a bill from Richardson Brothers for the relocation of
a meter at the Aurora Street bus shelter , be approved in the amount of
$ 280 .
Carried Unanimously
Parking Space for Handicapped Persons
Comm. Allan reported that the Com on Council , at its last regular
meeting , directed that the Board Df Public Works select and establish
a parking space suitable for use y handicapped persons , in the Central
Business District . Traffic Engin er Gombas is working on this project ,
and when a suitable spot has been selected, a further report will be
made to the Board.
Design of Parking Lot ' E '
By Comm. Allan : Seconded by Comm. Ewanicki
RESOLVED, That the department be authorized to design parking lot ' E '
to provide for a flow of traffic through the lot from north to south
only .
Discussion followed on the floor.
A vote on the resolution resulted as follows :
Carried Una- imously
ADJOURNMENT :
On a motion the meeting adjourned at 5 : 29 p . m.
*.Change Order #1 - V. Giordano Construction Company.
By Comm. Allan : Seconded by Comm Ewanicki
RESOLVED, That Change Order #1 in the contract of V. Gic -dano Construction
Company for construction of the peripheral streets , wh: provides for the
installation of 1 1/2" PVC pipe for a traffic signal du-- - , be approved in
the amount of add $1 , 160 net .
Carried Unanimously
Jo eph A. Rundle , City Clerk Adward oM ayor
BOARD OF PUBLIC Vr>RP;S PROCEEDINGS
August 23, 1978
10920 Mr. Reuben Snipper !72122 16.32
10921 Nates Floral Estates 62.122 16,32
10921 Plates Floral Estates F2144 26.41
10922 Mr. Salvatore Pirro F2144 08045
10923 Mr. King Wing Tang F2144 592.12
10924 Villacre of Trumansburg F2.378 27095
10925 Giordano Constr. & Supply Corp. F2144 70.01
10926 Giordano Constr. & Supply Corp, P2144 71.03
10927 Giordano Constr. & Supply Corp. P2144 49.35
10928 Mr. John Zazzara P2144 27.87
10928 Mr. J01211 Zazzara 62122 27.88
10929 Ci ty of Ithaca P2801 13 0 25
10929 City of Ithaca (72801 13.2 5
10930 City of Ithaca F2R01 68.911
10930 City of Ithaca 62801 68.94
10931 City of Ithaca F2801 8700
10931 City of Ithaca 02801 87,00
10932 Donohue-Ilalverson 62122 20000
10933 Frank Orzino 62122 32..00
10934 Mr. Glenn Smith 62122 27,00
10935 Mr. Ralph Perry G2650 10,00
10936 Mr. Curkendall F2142 9,00
10937 Vans Pools F2142 4.00
10938 Donohue-Ilalverson F2650 34.94
1093$ Mr, VanOstrand F2142 20.00
10940 City of Ithaca F3310-6-309 889.03
10940 City of Ithaca (78110-6-309 389.02
10941 City of Ithaca F8310-6-309 90.26
10941 City of Ithaca 68110-6-309 90026
10942 City of Ithaca F8310-6-309 8.15
10942 City of Ithaca 68110-6-309 8015
10943 City of Ithaca F83106-309 13.45
10943 City of Ithaca (8110-6-309 13.,45
10944 City Of Ithaca F8310-6-309 16025
10944 City of Ithaca 60110-6-309 16.26
10945 City of Ithaca FR.310-6-309 51.32
10945 City of Ithaca 0,8110-6-309 51.32
10946 Ithaca Housing Authority (7,2650 14.24
TOTAL $ 4,380e19
I:7ATPR $ 2,978.78
SF,WFP, 1,401.41
APPROVED BY FINANCE, COMMITTEE �
1167 Joseph C. Watt Distributing Conp. A1710 42.24
1168 Univerisclt Sand & Gravel Comp. A1710 177,06
1169 Stephen E. Rider. Jr. A1710 130x50
1170 Charles E.L. McCary A1710 1,361002
TOTAL $ 1,710.82
1171 Charles E.L. McCary A1520 104.66
TOTAL 1,415.48
12J
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS
CITY OF ITHACA, NEW YORK
Regular Meeting 4 : 00 P.M. September 13, 1978
PRESENT :
Mayor - Conley
Commissioners (S) - Allan, Banfield, Cleveland, Schickel , Shaw
ABSENT :
Commissioner (1) - Ewanicki
OTHERS PRESENT:
City Attorney - Shapiro Planning Director - Van Cort
Asst . to Supt . - Dougherty Planner II - Williams
Asst . Supt. - Hannan
Traffic Engineer - Gombas
City Engineer - Cox
Alderman - Boothroyd
City Clerk - Rundle
LD MINUTES :
By Comm. Shaw: Seconded by Comm. Schickel
LD RESOLVED, That the Minutes of the August 23 , 1978 meeting be approved
0 as recorded by the Deputy City Clerk.
Q Carried Unanimously
Q PERSONS APPEARING BEFORE THE BOARD:
Q
Southside Center
Planning and Development Director Van Cort addressed the Board, on behalf
of the Urban Renewal Agency , informing them that recently there have been
requests for additional work to be done in the Southside Center which is
city-owned property. The Agency has done preliminary study through an
architect hired by them who has outlined a series of tasks which have to
be accomplished in the building which range from emergency to things which
are more or less optional . At their last meeting the Urban Renewal Agency
took action on this , directing that certain of these tasks be accomplished
immediately on a work order basis . Because the property is city-owned,
the Agency would like the assistance of the Department of Public Works in
implementing improvements for the Southside Center- -review by the Engi-
neering Division of the construction documents and their preparation , as
well as inspection of the project after it is completed, and any other
role they feel would be appropriate in doing this work. Community Develop-
ment money will be used for the work.
Discussion followed on the floor. Mr. Van Cort provided the following
list of work needing to be done : doors and hardware , heating system,
kitchen, electrical system, gym balcony rail , gym floor , gym walls ,
entrance to building (deferred to neighborhood improvements line) ,
exter or paijit job , general storage in building, additional storage for
gym, floor tiles , suspended ceiling, walls and miscellaneous items .
Supt . Dingman commented that this is an unusual and awkward way of doing
business . The property is leased to another corporation with requirements
that the city do major maintenance and the Southside Center , Inc. is to do
minor maintenance . The department prepared a list of things it felt needed
to be done , submitted the list to the Common Council who took no action on
it. The department has responsibility with respect to the building , vet
the first knowledge it has that something is going to be done is when an
agency of the city comes to it , saying determination has been made that
certain things need to be done and the Department of Public Works is
expected to take responsibility to see that these things get done . Supt .
Dingman feels that if the Department has the responsibility for the
maintenance of this building , then they should be involved in determining
what is going to be done with it and what the relationship with the client
is regarding this building.
After further discussion the following resolution was presented:
Resolution
By Comm. Shaw: Seconded by Comm. Allan
RESOLVED, That the Board accepts what has been presented and refers it
to the Building and Grounds Committee , hopefully for cooperative action
at the next meeting of the Board.
Carried Unanimously
/yo
- 2 - September 13 , 1978
CITY ATTORNEY ' S REPORT :
Lot on West Hill all View Terrace)
City .attorney Shapiro reported th t in respect to the problem on West Hill ,
there is a restraining order agai st the City and he has been directed by
the Common Council not to proceed in that lawsuit pending their further
review of the applicable ordinanc s . He said he believes the Charter and
Ordinances Committee is actively considering the matter and he suggested,
if the Board of Public Works has input , they might want to communicate
directly with the Charter and Ordinance Committee .
Supt . Dingman commented that the harter and Ordinances Committee might
want to seriously consider the fact that what is being dealt with is the
control of what happens on private property. Except for the fact that
the Department of Public Works might have personnel to do this thing with
from time to time , the Department of Public Works doesn' t deal with private
property, but with public property. He said it might be better if the
Board of Public Works regulation were eventually removed, and a regulation
under the city' s regular ordinance be put together so it would fall within
the Building Commissioner ' s provi ce .
STAFF REPORTS :
Fall Creek Subdrainage System
At Supt. Dingman' s request , City Engineer Cox introduced Richard Ulp and
Daniel Cornwall of Erdman Anthony Associates Harrisburg office , who pre-
sented preliminary plans for implementation of the Fall Creek Drainage
project. Mr. Cox commented that lie had reviewed the plans very briefly ;
the remainder of staff, particula ly water and sewer , had not had that
opportunity.
Discussion followed on the floor , with Messrs . Cox, Ulp and Cornwall
answering questions of the Board.
BRIDGES , CREEKS AND STORM DR_AINAGE. COMMITTEE :
Award of Bid for Fall Creek
By Comm. Cleveland: Secon ed by Comm. Banfield
RESOLVED, That the department be iuthorized to receive bids for the
construction of the Fall Creek su -surface drainage project in accordanct '
with plans and specifications prepared by Erdman , Anthony Associates and
as presented at this meeting.
Carried Unanimously
STAFF REPORTS :
Deep Shaft Project
Supt . Dingman reported he has rec ived the grant offer for the demonstra-
tion grant in connection with the Deep Shaft Project . He has three weeks
in which to accept that offer , ani he has scheduled meetings with the CIL
Industry and Stearns and Wheler w ich will include our city attorney and
their attorney in order to perfect some agreements with us to make sure
the city doesn' t go beyond the li itations established by the Common Council
The starting date of the project s assumed to be October 1 , 1978 .
Appointments
Supt. Dingman requested approval of the Board for the following appoint-
ments :
Resolution
By Comm. Schickel : Seconded by Comm. Allan
RESOLVED, That the Board approves the appointment of Carlton F . Hocken- .
berry a Laborer in the Buildings and Grounds Division at $3. 29 per hour,
effective September S , 1978 ; the appointment of William J. Ship os , Jr.
a Truck Driver in the Constructio and Maintenance Division at $3. 83 per- ,
hour, effective September S , 1978 and the appointment of Ronald Lynch a
Laborer in the Buildings and Grou ds Division at $3. 29 per hour , effective
August 27 , 1978 .
Carried Unanimously
iy/
September 13 , 19
WATER AND SANITARY SEWERS COMMITTEE :
Change in Accounts
By Comm. Shaw : Seconded by Comm. Banfield
RESOLVED, That the Common Council be requested to make the following
change in the accounts of the Water Division:
From F1990 , Contingent Account - $12 , 000
To F8320-1 , Watershed Personal Services , Line 101
This transfer is necessary to complete clearing of the silt dam. Funds
were nearly exhausted by the broken raw water line in January.
Carried Unanimously
Expungement of Penalty
By Comm. Shaw: Seconded by Comm. Schickel
RESOLVED, That Water and Sewer Division bill No. 10922 to Mr. Salvatore
Pirro be expunged in the amount of $808. 45 . A corrected bill has been
included in today' s audit .
Carried Unanimously
LO
Lo HIGHWAYS, STREET LIGHTING AND REFUSE COMMITTEE :
O Final payment - Parlor City Construction Company
Q By Comm. Shaw: Seconded by Comm. Allan
Q RESOLVED, That a final payment to Parlor City Construction Company for
construction services in connection with the Elmira Road Improvements ,
Q be approved in the amount of $6 , 000 .
Discussion followed on the floor.
A vote on the resolution resulted as follows :
Carried Unanimously
Final payment - Bradley Landscaping Services
By Comm. Shaw: Seconded by Comm. Allan
RESOLVED, That a final payment to Bradley Landscaping Services in
connection with landscaping on the Elmira Road, be approved in the
amount of $9 , 702 . 10 .
Carried Unanimously
Payment Requisition # 2 - V. Giordano Construction � Supply Co .
By Comm. Shaw: Seconded by Comm. Schickel
RESOLVED, That payment requisition #2 from V. Giordano Construction and
Supply Company for construction services on the peripheral streets project
through August 22 , be approved in the amount of $107 , 845 . 72 .
Carried Unanimously
Payment Requisition # 3 - V. Giordano Construction $ Supply Co.
By Comm. Shaw: Seconded by Comm. Schickel
RESOLVED, That payment requisition # 3 from V. Giordano Construction and
Supply Company for construction services on the peripheral streets project
through August 31 , be approved in the amount of $ 31 , 568 . 39 .
Carried Unanimously
Change Order #4 - V. Giordano Construction & Supply Co .
By Comm. Shaw: Seconded by Comm. Allan
RESOLVED, That change order #4 in the contract of V. Giordano Construction
and Supply Company for the peripheral streets project which provided for
further modifications to the vault numbered #SC2 (Fane Building) , be
approved in the amount of $9 , 972 . 94 .
Discussion followed on the floor.
A vote on the resolution resulted as follows :
Carried Unanimously
September 13 , 1978
Bids for Salt for Ice Control
Comm. Shaw reported that bids were eceived for salt for ice control
for the 1978- 1979 season as follows
1 . International Salt Company
Delivered - $19 . 65 per ton
14 . 40 per ton mi e pick-up at Retsof, N.Y.
2 . Cargill , Inc.
Delivered - $18 . 30 per ton ...
15 . 00 per ton mi e pick-up at Lansing , N.Y.
The specifications call for a twent -eight cents per ton mile truck
charge to be used in evaluating the mine pick-up bids . With this
correction , the Cargill bid becomes low on both items .
Resolution
By Comm. Shaw: Seconded by Comm. Ilan
RESOLVED, That the contract for su plying bulk rock salt for ice control
in the 1978-1979 season be awarded to Cargill , Inc. of Lansing , N.Y. for
their low bid of $18 . 30 per ton delivered , and $15 . 00 per ton mine pick-
up .
Carried Unanimously
PUBLIC BUILDINGS , PUBLIC GROUNDS AND PARKS COMMITTEE :
Newman Golf Course
Comm. Schickel reported that throu h the efforts of Commissioner Cleveland
a greater spirit of cooperation ha been developed between Golf Profes-
sional Addesso and Parks Superviso Lynch , with the result that the
appearance and playing qualities o the Newman Golf Course have been
greatly improved. The results of his effort by Mr. Adesso and Mr. Lynch
have resulted in many fine complim nts being received by the Superin-
tendent ' s office . Among these com liments is a letter from the Senior
'itizen ' s Golf League , copies of w ich were given to all commissioners .
Comm. Cleveland commented that he id not want to take all the credit for
this greater spirit of cooperation between Mr. Adesso and Mr. Lynch. The
Superintendent has done more than nyone in regard to this and he would
like to see Mr. Dingman receive so e of the compliments .
Invoice - Ecklerkin, Kle er , Hahn and Hyatt
By Comm. Schickel : Seconded by Conm. Allan
RESOLVED , That an Invoice of Eckle kin, Klepper, Hahn and Hyatt for
consulting services , in connection with the inspection of the Green Street
Parking Ramp through July 28 , be a proved in the amount of $1 , 285 . 37.
Carried Unanimously
Invoice - Benche , Inc.
By Comm. Schickel : Seconded by Co m. Allan
RESOLVED, That an invoice from Ben he , Inc. for furniture at the Family
Medicine Center, be approved in the amount of $4 ,020 . 97.
Carried Unanimously
FINANCE , ACCOUNTS AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS :
Audit
By Comm. Banfield: Seconded by Comm. Allan
RESOLVED, That bills audited and pproved by the Finance Committee as
listed on Abstract No . 17 of the eneral Fund accounts of the Department
of Public Works , and on Abstract o . 16 of the Water and Sewer Division ,
be approved for payment .
IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED , That bill receivable be approved and ordered
rendered.
Carried Unanimously
Capital Projects
ec_ts
By Comm. Banfield: Seconded by C mm. Allan
RESOLVED, That the Common Council be notified that it may close out or
reduce capital projects in the following amounts :
Account
No .
20 Public Works Maintenance Facility Close out remaining balance
* 33 Urban Renewal Traffic Loop Reduce by $19 , 172 . 03
�y3
- 5- September 13 , 197
Account
No
*118 West Hill Access Route Close out remaining balance
*132 Glass Recycling Close out remaining balance
146 Elm Street Sidewalk Close out remaining balance
148 Plain St . Bridge Rehabilitation Close out remaining balance
*155 Manos Lake Drainage Close out remaining balance
*161 Bikeway System Close out remaining balance
166 Health Facility (Family Medicine Center)Reduce by $10 ,000
176 West Clinton St. Improvement Close out remaining balance
178 Hudson Street Improvement Close out remaining balance
*The Common Council has already acted on these at its September 6 meeting.
Alderman Boothroyd requested a list of the projects with dollar amounts of
the items not asterisked. Supt. Dingman commented that the City Controller
should prepare a resolution on it because there are limitations on the use
of some of the money.
Lo Bikeways
Lo Supt. Dingman commented that the Board and department had gotten some bad
O press on the way the Common Council closed out the Bikeways System and
Q said that the alderman who was quoted in the press probably was ill-informed
on the situation. The Bikeway System plans were supposed to have been
Q approved by Common Council . To date , to his knowledge , there are no
Q finished plans for it. What he has received from the Planning Department
is a series of working drawings . Mr. Dingman said although he was prepared
to do some work based on the working drawings , he felt that he probably
could not do it in time to be effective this year. It did not seem to him
that the impact of marking the bike system based on their working drawings
would have any great beneficial effect to the city.
A vote on the resolution resulted as follows :
Carried Unanimously
Authorization for attendance at Congress and Equipment Show
By Comm. Banfield: Seconded by Comm. Schickel
RESOLVED, That City Engineer Cox be authorized to attend the American
Public Works Association International Congress and Equipment Show in
Boston October 15 through October 19 .
Carried Unanimously
PARKING, TRAFFIC AND TRANSIT COMMITTEE :
Status of Hospital Bus Run
Asst. Supt . Dougherty reported that the hospital bus run is still in
negotiation: Ithaca College has agreed to participate ; Town of Ithaca
Board has turned it down , but he understands they will reconsider ;
Tompkins County will bring it up at a Board of Representatives meeting
this month.
Free Bus Service
Asst. Supt. Dougherty reported that free bus service was offered for three
days which resulted in a little over 9 , 000 passengers which is approxi-
mately 20o increase over 1977 .
Si na e for Tompkins County Hos ital
Comm. Allan reported that Tompkins County Hospital had requested the
implementation of an emergency signing system to direct motorists passing
through the Ithaca area to Tompkins County Hospital in the event of
emergency. The system has been devised and approved by the proper State
agencies . The NYS Department of Transportation has agreed to sign that
portion of the route which is not in the city. The city would be required
to erect signs on the route where it lies within the city. No funds exist
in our budgets for these signs . If funds were provided, the signs could
be fabricated and erected before winter.
Resolution
By Comm. Allan: Seconded by Comm. Cleveland
RESOLVED, That the Common Council be requested to provide $ 800 in Acct .
No. A3310A for the purchase of materials for a hospital route signing
system.
Carried unanimously
-b - September 13 , 1978
Traffic Lights on Elmira Road
Comm. Allan reported that the tra fic lights on Elmira Road are now in
operation and working .
ADJOURNMENT :
On a motion the meeting adjourned at 5 : 44 p .m.
o eph A. Run le , City Clerk Edwar J.Y Conley,//Mayor
x
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS
September 13, 1978
10'947 Mr. Howard E. Miller G2122 16.62
10948 Student Agencies G2122 46.77
10949 Dr. L.O. Nezvesky F2144 275.05
10949 Dr. L.O. Nezvesky G2122 275.05
10950 Mr. Richard D. Atkinson F2144 331.08
10950 Mr. Richard D. Atkinson G2122 331.09
10951 Labor Local #589 Bldg. Co. F2144 370.60
10952 Wilson & Son Plumbing & Heating G2122 23.38
10953 Town of Lansing F2378 22.34
10954 City of Ithaca F2801 46.89
10955 City of Ithaca F2801 242.81
10956 City of Ithaca F2801 229.72
10957 City of Ithaca F2801 240.87
10958 City of Ithaca F2801 223.60
10959 City of Ithaca F2801 244.66
10960 City of Ithaca F2801 220.72
10961 City of Ithaca G2801 2906.79
Mr. Salvatore Pirro F214,, 312.28
T')TAL $6360.32
WfiTER 3769,62
SE51ER 3599.70
APPROVE BY ANCE COMMITTEE
�-
1172 Daniel N. Kelsey A1710 116.24
1173 New York State Electric & Gas Corp. A2560 50.00
1174 New York State Electric & Gas Corp. A2560 2.00
TOTAL 168.24
BOA.RD OF r'IL1C INGS
CITY &F 1 TH ACA , N_T f't YORK
ker-ular Meeting 4 : 00 P .M. September 27 , 1978
'-RESENT :
Mayor - Conley
Commissioners (6) - Allan , Banfield , Ewanicki , Cleveland, Schickel , Shay,-
OTHERS PRESENT :
City Controller - Dalev
_.sst . Supt . - Hannan
Transit Foreman - Carpenter
City Engineer - Cox
Aldermen - Bordoni , Nichols , Holman
City Clerk - Rundle
MINUTES :
By Comm. Schickel : Seconded by Comm. Cleveland
RESOLVED, That the Minutes of the September 13 , 1978 meeting be approved
as recorded by the City Clerk.
U) Carried Unanimously
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®PETITIONS AND HEARINGS OF PERSONS BEFORE THE BOARD :
aProperty at 201 Cobb Street
Mls Dorothy Garner , 411 S . Plain Street , petitioned the Board, on behalf
of Dr. Oliver S. Gums , owner of property located at 201 Cobb Street which
she manages , regarding the City clearing the lot at 201 Cobb Street (mowin,)
and billing Dr. Gums during her absence from the City in June . The Building
Commissioner ' s office mailed a certified letter to her which was returned
to his office because it could not be delivered. Ms . Garner said the post
office allows 1S days for delivery of a certified letter to an addressee ;
however , upon return of the letter to the Building Commissioner' s office ,
the City proceeded to have the lot mowed and billed the owner for the S30
charge . She feels the charge was reasonable , but feels it was presumptious
of the City to clear the lot without waiting the allowed period of time
for the letter to be delivered to her.
Secondly, in November 1977 , IDy . Gums had a letter prepared , through his
attornev , to the City concern-inc, sanitary sewer and storm sewer lines
being moved from the center of Cobb Street onto the property along Cobb
Street without the owner being notified or informed. Ms . Garner asked fey
an explanation of the action.
resolution
Ev Comm. Ewanicki : Seconded by Comm. Allan
RESOLVED, That the matter concerning clearing of the lot at 201 Cobb
Street be referred to the Building and Grounds Committee ; and that the
matter concerning the relocation of the sanitary sewer and storm sewer
to 201 Cobb Street be referred to the eater and Sanitary Sewers Committee .
Carried Unanimously
In addition, Ms . Garner inquired concerning the policy of sidewalk repair
or replacement and Supt . Dingman explained the policy to her.
Board of Public Works Regulations- -Ch. 272 Weeds and Grass Regulated
Alderman Nichols , chairman of the Charter and Ordinance Committee of the
Common Council , informed the Board that she had been requested to look at
the Department of Public Works Regulation Ch . 272 . 1 . She said she had
discussed the item with Supt . Dingman and gave each commissioner a copy of
the rc,gulation.
1s a result of an investigation conducted by her committee , and input re-
ceived from citizens , the committee feels that the chapter is a little bit
strin .ent , and is therefore asking the Board to reserve jurisdiction of
the Board of Public Works to keeping rights-of-way clear at all times and
allowing some discretion for leaving wild areas in some of the hilly parts
of th.e city. The purpose is to allow the Housing Code , which aut�ori -es
the Building Commissioner the jurisdiction over grass and weeds on } rivate
lots , to maintain its authority over private lots and the Department and
Board of Public Works authority over public areas , rights - of-way , sidewalks ,
etc .
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Alderman Nichols suggested that the :Board of Public Works amend Chapter
-2 by adding the underscored material as shown on the proposed revision
of Sec . 272 . 1 , and omit material as indic.ited by brackets .
"Chapter 272 - - (new material underlined ; [ ) - material to be omitted)
2 -2 . 1 Weeds and grass regulated�—
�. Duty of owner
The owners of all private property are hereby required to cut , trim
or remove brush, high grass , rubbish] and weeds from their premises along
all public rights-of-way and to keep] such areas in proximity to the public
right-of-way in a reasonably clean wind sanitary condition to prevent the
breeding of insects or vermin and td prevent the spreading of noxious
weeds to adjoining premises as well :as to permit pedestrian traffic where-
ever practicable along the public rijght-of-way. Premises situated at
street intersections or on curved streets shall be kept in such condition
as to give a clear and unobstructed view of the intersection or curve .
Cutting of grass every three (3) weeks from May to October 1 of each year
shall be deemed compliance with this section .
(B. Exception
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( This rule shall not be construed to prevent the raising of garden or
omit (cultivated crops on farm lands or to unreasonably require the cutting of
(grass and brush on undeveloped areas [except within two hundred (200) feet
(of improved properties ] .
B . Authority of Superintendent of Public Works
The Superintendent of Public Woitks , in the name of the Board of Public
N orks , upon complaint being made to ,him, or upon his own motion , shall
address to any owner of property permitting a violation of this Section to
exist upon his property , a notice iri writing , served personally or by mailow`
to the address appearing on the City tax roll , requiring such person withi
a time specified in such notice , but. in no event less than five (S) days
from the service or mailing thereofA to comply with this Section and to
cause the grass , brush , or rubbish �o be cut back or removed alon; the
public right-of-way. Upon the fail4re of such owner to comply with such
notice within the time limited theroin , the Superintendent of Public Works
shall cause such premises to be put ' in such condition as will comply , and
shall charge the cost thereof to thq owner of said premises including a
fifty percent (SOo) charge for supervision and administration. "
HIGHWAY , STREET LIGHTING AND REFUSE CONP4ITTEE :
By Comm. Schickel : Seconded by Comm. Ewanicki
RESOLVED , That the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Public Works be
amended by incorporating the proposal of .alderman Nichols in place of the
present regulations , and to omit paragraph B Exception and change paragraph
C to B .
Carried Unanimously
STAFF REPORTS :
Supt . Dingman commented that he had : expected Mr. Spanier to be present to
make a report , and did not know why 'he was not present .
Promotion
Supt . Dingman requested the approval of the Board for the following
promotion :
Resolution
By Comm. Schick-el : Seconded by Coma. Ewanicki
RESOLVED , That Donald Hair be promoted to Motor Equipment Operator in the
Construction and Maintenance Division at $4 . 82 per hour , effective October
1 , 1978 .
Carried Unanimously
WATER AND SANITARY SESERS COMMITTEE )
Report on water supply an sewage t eatment
!.sst . Supt . Hannan ret0rre to the oard of Public Works Report of 9/13/ 78
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which had been mailed to the commissioners , and which highlights considera-
tions which should be used in determining the direction the Water and Sewer
Division will go . There are a number of vital decisions to be made along
the line of reorganization of the Division which he feels the Board should
get into immediately because of changes which will be necessary to meet
budget requirements next year.
Report on Deep Shaft Proiect
Supt . Dingman reported that he had been authorized by the Common Council
to accept the offer which had been made by the Environmental Protection
Agency , and negotiations are underway with Stearns and Wheler and Eco-
Research Ltd. to develop contracts with them so that work can be done within
prices established, and it appears likely the contracts should be concluded
before the middle of next month and the project will be underway .
Report- Intergovernmental Relations Committee
Comm. Ewanicki reported that a meeting of the Intergovernmental Relations
Committee of the Common Council with members of the Board of Public Works
and members of the Town Board of Ithaca re . emergency raw water supply ,
ff)�ould be held that evening at 7 : 30 p . m. The meeting was called by
Alderman Slattery and was to be held in the Common Council Chambers .
Sl,,nvoices - Stearns � Wheler
y Comm. Ewanicki : Seconded by Comm. Banfield
<RESOLVED , That the following invoices of Stearns � Wheler for professional
<services relative to waste water facilities planning , be approved :
1 . infiltration/inflow analysis , Cornell University : $S , SSO
2 . infiltration/inflow analysis , Town of Dryden : $900
3. infiltration/inflow analysis , Town of Ithaca : X4 , 500
4 . infiltration/inflow analysis , City of Ithaca : $9 , 577 . 50
S . basic services , laboratory analysis : $ 500
6 . basic services , grant administration : $150
basic services , engineering report : $ 2 , 190
Carried Unanimously
Bill - Onondaga Soil Testing
By Comm. Ewanicki : Seconded by Comm. Cleveland
RESOLVED , That a bill from Onondaga Soil Testing for ground water
monitoring wells in connection with infiltration/ *inflow analysis for
the sewage facilities plan, be approved in the amount of $1 , 998 .
Carried Unanimously
Training School for laboratory equipment
By Comm. Ewanicki : Seconded by Comm. Banfield
RESOLVED , That one employee of the Water � Sewer Division be authorized
to attend a training school for laboratory equipment for the water filtra-
tion plant , at Thomas Company in Hershey , Pa . on October 2 and 3.
Carried Unanimously
Western New York Water Works Fall Meeting
By Comm. Ewanicki : Seconded by Comm. Banfield
RESOLVED , That two Water and Sewer Division employees be authorized to
attend the Western New fork Water Works Fall Meeting in Rochester on
October 4 .
Carried Unanimously
HIGHWAYS_, STREET LIGHTING AND REFUSE CMMI TTEE :
Fal__1 i T ckup Beek
By Gomm Shaw: Seconded by Comm. Schickel
RESO?_\-ED , That the week of October 16 through October 20 be designated
as "Fall Pickup Week , " during which week a separate pickup will be made
of items of household refuse not normally collected in the regular
weekly- trash pickup .
IT IS FURTHER RFSOL\'EP , That the attached regulations for ' Special
Household Refuse Pickup ' piomulgated by the Superintendent be approved.
Discussion folloi,ed on the floor .
A x'ole on the resol ut 1011 resulted :is follows :
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Declaration of Emergency Situation
Comm. Shaw reported that a cracked crank shaft resulted in failure of the
engine of packer 4S9 . Because immed ' ate repairs were necessary to get
this truck back into service on the refuse collection routes , insufficient
time was available for the norcial process of bidding . Normal bid(ling in
this instance would not produce any ;Meaningful price competition , therefore .
Resolution
$v Comm. Shaw: Seconded by Cor,irit. Sch'tckel
RESOLVED, That this Board declare -L`,Jt an emergency exists and authorize
the department to purchase one re - `)utlt engine for packer S9 from Cavuga
Ford for $ 5 , 200 without the usual formality of bidding .
Carried Unanimously
Request for amendment of e ui ment_1 st
Comm; Shaw reported that Grader = 72ias replaced in 19 8 . No radio was
in the grader that was traded. Because grader = i2 will will be used in snow-
fighting operations , it is important that a two-wav radio be provided for
it . Monies exist within Account A540A for the purchase of a two-way
radio. The purchase of the two-way adio is not provided for on the
equipment list appended to the 1978 udget .
Resolution
By Comm. Shaw: Seconded by Comm. Aldan
RESOLVED, That the Common Council be! requested to amend their equipment
list attached to the 1978 budget to Provide for a two-way radio in
Account rA5110A.
Carried Unanimously
BRIDGES , CREEKS AND STOR_%I DRAINAGE C M1%1ITTEE :
Report on Fall Creek projects
City Engineer Cox reported that there will he a pre-bid conference with
bi _ders on Fri-day , Septem'Der 29 , 1918 and that bid openings will be
held on Friday , October 6 , 1973 . He reported that he will meet with
architects for the Y.M. C .A. on Septeimber 28 , 1978 to discuss that property
for which easements have not yet been secured.
He reported the effluent lines have -been studied in some detail , and it
seems feasible to convey most of the! sewage treatment plant effluent to
Fall Creek. He said if the city is going to undertake such a project , it
ought to plan on spending about $67 ,;000 . A permit is required from the
N . Y . S . Department of Conservation ; 4pplication was made on May 4 but that
has not come through as yet and he Doped the city would have it before
putting the line in. There is a Ielal advertising involved to see if there
is any public opposition . He said �t will take early action by the Board
of Public Works and the Common Coun�il to establish the project , put up the
money and get things underway . City Controller Daley commented that no
provisions have been made for money for this part of the project . He said
he had talked to Supt . Dingman about it and they agreed that they might
have to come back for new bonding , if necessary .
Discussion followed on the floor.
Resolution
By Comm. Cleveland: Seconded by Comm. Banfield
RESOLVED, That this Board adopts a resolution requesting the Common Council
to provide additional funds in the all Creek Drainage Project in the
amount of $ 70 ,000 for the purpose of installing a line from the Sewage
Treatment Plant to Fall Creek to convey the sewage treatment effluent there .
Discussion followed on the floor .
A vote on the resolution resulted a, follows :
Carried Unanimously
PUBLIC BUILDINGS , PUBLIC GROUNDS AN PARKS COMMITTEE :
Repairs to the Southside Center
Comm. Schickel reported that Buildi g's and Grounds Committee has met with
architect Boehlecke and with planne Williams relative to the repairs to
the Southside Center . There is appjoximately 542 , 000 in Community Develop-
ment ';rant funds availahLe cot, use pn this project . The project has a
rec:,rrc
unride(I budget total ranging frpm $43 , 600 to j71 , 7Q0 . It was determined
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that the Common Council has approved the project (Renovation of Southside
Center) and does not need to approve the details . The details of the
project have been prepared by architect Boehlecke and have been reviewed
and approved by the Community Development Committee who have agreed that
the 542 , 000 can be spent for this purpose . The highest priority of wort:
to be accomplished is the repair of doors and hardware , both interior anc
exterior , and repairs to the heating system.
-solution
Comm. Schickel : Seconded by Comm. Ewanicki
SOLVED , That the department be authoriz-ed to employ the services of
rchitect Robert Boehlecke to prepare details and working drawings for
the repairs shown in his "Southside Community Center Report on Building
investigation . "
IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED, That the department be authorized to proceed with
repairs to the doors and hardware and to the heating system and with other
repairs and alterations recommended in the report to the extent that funds
(Ore available .
0 Carried Unanimously
!Jeport on Boehlecke Report
Comm. Schickel reported that the Buildings and Grounds Committee will meet
<X-ith representatives of the Southside Center to discuss the Boehlecke report .
Qepairs to the 'kC building
Comm. Schicke. .)orted that the committee discussed repairs to the GI_W
building whic, ;-s a budget of $109 , 000 , not including furnishings . No
monies are presently available for this project which has been budgeted in
the ' Small Cities Grant . ' Approval of the grant is expected in January .
_additional public phone in Cass Park
Comm. Schickel reported that , responding to a request from Chief Herson ,
he Superintendent has arranged with the telephone company to place an
dditional public phone in Cass Park. This one will be located on the
restroom building in the south portion of the park. The city will be
required to provide conduit on Route 89 . The rest of the cost of i-:stal-
Iation will be at ,he expense of the phone company .
Change Order C5
By Comm. Schickel : Seconded by Comm. Ewanicki
RESOLVED, That change order 1105 of the contract with McGuire 6 Bennett
for the construction of the Family Medicine Center which provides for
additional fill in the west parking area , be approved in the amount of
5210 , making a total contract sum of $132 , 886 .
Carried Unanimously
Requisition r8 - McGuire � Bennett
By Comm. Schickel : Seconded by Comm. Cleveland
RESOLVED , That final payment requisition r8 from McGuire � Bennett for
construction services in connection with the Family Medicine Center, be
approved in the amount of $1 , 074 .
Discussion followed on the floor .
A vote on the resolution resulted as follows :
Carried Unanimously
'' ids for fall street tree plantinc,
o :m. Schickel reporte that bi s were received on Friday , September 22 ,
1475 for the fall street tree planting list as folloi,s :
1 . Schictels Nul �,ery - $6 , 676 . 25
2 . Samuel Shemin - 52 , ;77 . 50
The Shemin bid was for items 2 , 3 and S . There are seven items on the
complete specifications .
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Resolution
B Lamm. Schickel : Seconded by Comm. Banfield
;;!;SOLVED, That the contract for supp ying street trees in accordance
w th the specifications of .august 28 , 1973 , be awarded to Schictels
'; . sery for their bid of $6 , 676 . 25 .
Carried UnanimousL,v
Water u Sewer Division bills - Perip} eral Streets Project
TV Comm. Schickel : Secori,. 2 by Comic Barr fie 1d
RESOLVED , That bills dated September 13 from the Water u Sewer Division
for work performed in connection wit the peripheral streets project ,
and amounting to a total of $1 , 206 . 4 , be approved.
Carried Unanimously
Final bill - McGuire u Bennett
By Comm. Schickel : Seconded by Comm Banfield
RESOLVED , That a final bill from ttcG ire � Bennett for construction services ,
in connection with the Stewart Avenu retaining wall , be approved in the
amount of 5500 .
Carried Unanimously
FINANCE , ACCOUNTS AND CAPITAL IMPRCV %LENTS COKMITTEE :
Audit
By Comm. Banfield: Seconded by Comm. Ewanicki
RESOLVED , That bills audited and approved by the Finance as
listed on Abstract 18 of the General Fund accounts of the _ : t of
Public Works , and on Abstract No . 17 of the Water and Sewer Division , be
approved for payment .
IT TS FU"'YNER RES01_`,ED , That tills receivable be approved and ordered
rendereu!.
Carried Unanimously
1979 Proposed Budget ,..ok
Comm. Banfield reported that the 1919 proposed budget which the commis -
sioners had received that day is a ompilation of the requests of the
various division heads . It has bee presented to the Controller. It will "'
now be reviewed by the Controller a d the `Mayor and presented as the Mayor ' s
Executive Budget to the City Clerk nd the Common Council on November 1 .
Many of the requests shown on this udget will need modification . Mr .
Banfield suggested that board membe s review the budget to be sure that
items of interest to them are adequ tely covered. He said that Supt . Dingman
will be happy to explain items in t e budget or to arrange for a meeting
of the Board as a bVhole to review t e budget if that appears desirable .
PARKING , TRAFFIC AND TR_avSIT MNLMIT EE :
Comm. Allan reported that the coin leparator used by the Transit Division
has broken down and is not replacea le . The need for a coin separator is
great because this work is done by single person and requires many extra
hours of work if it must be done ma ually.
Resolution
By Comm. Allan : Seconded by Comm. anfield
RESOLVED , That the Common Council b requested to provide $1 , 300 on Line
250 of account A5630 in the 1978 bu get for the purchase of a coin separator
for the Transit Division.
Carried Unanimously
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Transit Department
Comm. Allan reported that all Board members and members of the Common
Council have received a copy of a history of the Ithaca Transit System.
NEW BUSINESS :
Status Report - Cass Park
Alderman Bordoni requested a status report of lighting at Cass Park and the
layout of the fields . Mayor Conley reported that a letter was received
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from the Finger Lakes Pars ComClLSsion who have asked the State for a "letter
of no prejudice" so that the city might be allowed to proceed with the dasher
boards and the lights earlier than next ; ear , if at all possible . The
Commission will get back to t':e city someti ^-e in )ctober with an answer .
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City Engineer Cox informed the Board that the ballfields have not been
rearranged. Thee are exrnctly where they were built rears age . They aT(
not as roomy as Some people would like them to be . His staff did measure
them and determined that at least one would give the players a 300 feet
dimension ; others would not . He talked to the Youth Bureau and they were
aware of this and all of the fields are not going to be functioning as
fields for the long ball hitter. The department optimized the amount of
Z space that would be availa)le with the thought of direction of the
lighting and ultimately proper fencing . Basically , 4 fields will be
lighted- l hardball , 3 softball .
Supt . Dingman reported on the status of the dasher boards for the skating
rink .
ADJOURNMENT :
On a motion the meeting adjourned at 5 : 45 p . m.
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BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS
September 27, 1978
10963 Cornell Univeris ty G2122 65.28
10964 Mr. Ronald Shaw F2144 406.64
10965 Village of Montour Falls F2378 608.16
10966 Mr. David Minks F2144 306.33
10966 Mr. David Minks G2122 306.34
10967 Village of Trumansburg F2378 8.43
10968 Mancini & Sons Inc. F2650 216.00
10969 V. Giordano Construction & Supply G2122 88.29
10970 Mr. 0. Weinsheimer F2144 1158.04
10971 City of Ithaca G2801 86.64
10971 City of Ithaca F2801 86.64
10972 City of Ithaca F2801 247.91
10973 City of Ithaca F2801 6883.95
10975 Donohue-Halverson Inc. G2122 13.00
10974 VOID
10976 Mr. Frank Orzino G2122 14.00
10977 Mr. Glenn Smith G2122 11.00
TOTAL $10,506.65
WATER 9922.10
SEWER 584.55
APPROVED BY FI COMMITTEE
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS 153
CITY OF ITHACA , NEW YORK
Regular Meeting 4 : 00 P.M. October 11 , 1978
PRESENT :
Commissioners (6) - Allan, Banfield, Cleveland, Ewanicki , Schickel , Shaw
ABSENT :
Mayor - Conley
In the absence of Mayor Conley , Vice Chairman Ewanicki chaired the
meeting.
OTHERS PRESENT :
Supt . of Public Works - Dingman
Asst . to Supt . of Public Works - Dougherty
City Engineer - Cox
Alderman - Bordoni
City Clerk - Rundle
MINUTES :
CO By Comm. Shaw: Seconded by Comm. Schickel
® RESOLVED, That the Minutes of the September 27 , 1978 meeting be approved
as recorded by the City Clerk.
Q Carried Unanimously
Q PETITIONS AND HEARINGS OF PERSONS BEFORE THE BOARD :
4C:I: Pro osed revJ , ion of bulletin boards on the Commons
Andrea Clara 616 Cayuga Heights Road, Ithaca Commons Coordinator ,
appeared beikie the Board to summarize the plans for the revision of the
bulletin boards in the time and temperature structures on the Commons .
In general , their plan proposes to remove the movable type section and
replace it with a prefabricated bulletin board which will include rules
and regulations of the Commons , coming events on the Commons , and other
items of interest to Commons users . The plan is for Steven Karr of the
Planning Department to fabricate and install the necessary bulletin boards
for a total fee of $206 for labor and materials . The Common Council has
indicated that this $ 206 should be charged against the Commons operating
account .
Ms . Clardy added that the need for a revision of the current removable
type boards apparently has been felt for some time by the Commons Advisory
Board who took the initiative in seeking a new design. Mr. Karr ' s design
has been approved by the Commons Advisory Board and her understanding is
that the Common Council also has approved it .
Mr. Karr presented the proposed revision to the Board and answered their
questions .
Resolution
By Comm. Schickel : Seconded by Comm. Allan
RESOLVED, That the Superintendent be authorized to enter into an agreement
with Mr. Karr for the fabrication and installation of replacements for the
movable type section of the bulletin boards in the time and temperature
towers for a fee of $206 , chargeable against the Commons operating account .
IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Superintendent be authorized to dispose
of the existing movable type bulletin boards .
Discussion followed on the floor. A vote on the resolution resulted as
follows :
Carried Unanimously
Appointment
Supt . Dingman requested the approval of the Board for the following
appointment :
Resolution
By Comm. Banfield : Seconded by Comm. Schickel
RESOLVED, That Myron Thompson be appointed a Maintenance Man in the
Construction and Maintenance Division at $ 3 . S6 per hour , effective October
15 , 1978 .
Carried Unanimously
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WATER AND SANITARY SEWERS COMMItTE
ewer Ines at 201 l oti Street
Comm. S` w reportecT ttat at the Se tember 27 meeting Mrs . Dorothy Garner
asked about sanitary and storm sewer lines on the property of Dr. Gums
at 201 Cobb Street . Mrs . Garner s ys that she manages this property for
Dr. Gums . Investigation shows that. a storm drain line in Cobb Street ,
including a manhole , are on the public right-of-way adjacent to the Gums
property. We have no record of any storm or sanitary sewer on the Gums
property. A letter will be sent to Mrs . Garner explaining this .
Fall Creek Effluent Line Capital Project
Comm. Shaw reported that at its re ular meeting on October 4 the Common
Council appropriated $ 70 , 000 of surplus from the sewer fund to a capital
project to be known as the "Fall Creek Effluent Line . " The Engineering
Division is working on plans and specifications for this line . It is
expected that the construction of the line will be by force account . Plans
and specifications will be presented to the Board for approval before
construction starts .
Resolution
By Comm. Shaw: Seconded by Comm. Schickel
RESOLVED , That the Common Council be requested to transfer ` ) , 0�'0 from
the Sewer Contingency Account to Capital Account H890-77 , r Sewer
Lines , to cover a deficit in this account .
Carried Unanimously
Stearns and Wheler bills
By Comm. Shaw: Seconded by Comm. Banfield
RESOLVED , That the following bills of Stearns and Wheler for professional
services in connection with the Waste Water Facilities Planning , be
approved:
Engineering Report through September 2S , 1978 $ 2 , 190
Laboratory Analysis through September 2S , 1978 1 , 000
Grant Administration through Sep ember 2S , 1978 150
Infiltration/inflow analysis (Ci y of Ithaca) thru 9/25/78 6 , 385
Infiltration/inflow analysis (Town of Ithaca) thru 9/25/78 3 , 000
Infiltration/inflow analysis (Town of Dryden) thru 9/25/78 600
Infiltration/inflow analysis (Cornell Univ. ) thru 9/2S/78 3 , 700
Carried Unanimously
HIGHWAYS , STREET LIGHTING AND REFUSE COMMITTEE :
Peripheral Streets Project
City Engineer Cox reported that th peripheral streets w—e reopened
October 10 , 1978 . There are a few remaining items such as cleanup to
be completed. It is anticipated t at planting may start next week.
The street lighting is to be compl ted by the New York State Electric
and Gas Corp. Mr. Cox said the pr ject was completed within the allotted
time ; however , the final tally of zost of the project has not been
received.
Requisition #4 - Giordano Construction Company
By Comm. Shaw: Seconded by Comm. leveland
RESOLVED, That requisition #4 from Giordano Construction Company for
services in connection with the peripheral streets project , be approved
in the amount of $145 , 615 . 65 .
Carried Unanimously .,
Requisition #1 - Paul Mancini & So is
By Comm. Shaw: Seconded by Comm. chickel
RESOLVED, That requisition #1 from Paul Mancini & Sons for construction
of the Green Street Wrap-around, Phase II , be approved in the amount of
$6 , 903.
Carried Unanimously
Report on West Clinton Street
Asst . Jack Dougherty reported that basically the reason for West Clinton
Street being closed was the rebuilding of indams and putting a thin con-
crete overlay on the bridge itself. The work has been completed and the
approaches to the bridge will be paved in the next two days . However ,
the street will remain closed another week to give the concrete a chance
to cure .
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BRIDGES CREEKS AND STORhT DRAINAGE COMMITTEE :
Bids or Construction of Fall Creek Sub--rainage System
Comm. Cleveland reported that bids for the construction of the Fall Creek
Sub-drainage System were received on October 6 .
Resolution
By Comm. Cleveland: Seconded by Comm. Schickel
RESOLVED, That the contract for constructing Fall Creek Subdrainage
System in accordance with plans and specifications prepared by Erdman &
Anthony, and on which bids were received October 6 , 1978 , be awarded to
Finger Lakes Construction Company for their low bid of $184 , 822 . 90 .
Discussion followed on the floor.
A vote on the resolution resulted as follows :
Carried Unanimously
Cascadilla Creek
Comm. Cleveland expressed concern over the condition of Cascadilla Creek
Wand asked Supt . Dingman if there were anything in the plans for work in
Cascadilla Creek in the current year. Supt . Dingman said there are no
T-Jpresent plans for remedial work. Comm. Cleveland commented that he
Q understood that by a previous resolution that the creek was to be cleaned
<on a yearly basis . Discussion followed on the floor.
<PUBLIC BUILDINGS , PUBLIC GROUNDS AND PARKS COMMITTEE :
Renovation project for out si e enter
Comm. Schickel reported that acting on the direction of the Board of
Public Works , the department has started work on the renovation project
for the Southside Center. To date , the work on the boiler and heating
system has been completed. The contract for architectural services has
been entered into with Robert Boehlecke . Mr. Boehlecke is now working
on the details and specifications for improvements to the interior and
exterior doors .
Clearing of Property - Mrs . Garner
Comm. Schickel referred to the petition by Mrs . Dorothy Garner, at the
September 27 , 1978 meeting of the Board, concerning the clearing of the
lot at 201 Cobb Street . Comm. Schickel reported that in view of the
fact that the police of clearing property has now changed, Mrs . Garner
will be notified of the change .
Letter from June Rodgers
Alderman Bordoni called attention to a letter received from Mrs . June
Rodgers regarding electrical problems in the Southside House . Mrs . Rodgers
pointed out , in her letter , that without proper electrical service they
will not be able to receive federal funds to carry on one of their day-
care programs . Mr. Bordoni was informed that the department is working
on the problem.
FINANCE, ACCOUNTS AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS COMMITTEE :
Au it
By Comm. Banfield: Seconded by Comm. Schickel
RESOLVED, That bills audited and approved by the Finance Committee as
listed on Abstract No. 19 of the General Fund accounts of the Department
of Public Works , and on Abstract No . 18 of the hater and Sewer Division
be approved for payment .
IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED, That bills receivable be approved and ordered
rendered.
Carried Unanimously
PARKING, TRAFFIC AND TILANSIT COMMITTEE :
Change Or er #1 and Requisition 4 final) from V. Giordano Construction Co .
By Comm. Allan : Seconded by Comm. Shaw
RESOLVED , That change order # 1 in the contract of V. Giordano Construction
Company for the construction of downtown bus shelters which provides for
the installation of a transformer and additional excavation and backfill
and the elimination of a splash block , he approved in the net amount of
$ 274 . 36 .
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED , That requisition #4 (final) from V. Giordano
Construction Company for the constriction of the three downtown bus
shelters , be approved in the amount of $2 , 374 . 36 .
Carried Unanimously
Ithaca Transit System Report of 0 e ations
By Comm. Allan : Seconded by Comm. an ield
RESOLVED, That the Ithaca Transit S stem Report of Operations July-
September 1978 be accepted by the B ard.
Discussion followed on the floor .
A vote on the resolution resulted as follows :
Carried Unanimously
NEW BUSINESS :
Requests from IACC Day Care Center and Southside Center
Comm. Schickel informed the Board e ha receive a letter from the IACC
Day Care Center , located in the basement of the Presbyterian Church , 100
block of East Court Street , with playground across the street , in which
they request that something be don to improve signage warning people
that there are children crossing ir that block.
Comm. Schickel also received a request from the Southside Center for
better signage warning people that children are playing in that area.
Resolution
By Comm. Schickel : Seconded by Co m. Allan
RESOLVED , That the requests from t e IACC Day Care Center and Southside
Center for better signage be refer ed to the Parking , Traffic and Transit
Committee .
Carried Unanimously
Petition from residents of Spencer Road
Comm. Schickel requested information concerning the peti n from resider
of Spencer Road which was presente to the Common Counc its October
1978 meeting . Alderman Bordoni ex lained to the Board ,tiilac appeared to
cause the residents of Spencer Roa concern - a substantial increase in
vehicular traffic on Spencer Road, and the removal of vegetation from
resident ' s property to make way fo electrical lines , and misrepresentation
of persons seeking the easement fr m the property owners , City Engineer
Cox commented that he believes the issue of the removal of vegetation was
raised because of a misunderstandi g of a new owner on Spencer Road
concerning the easement .
Resolution
By Comm. Allan: Seconded by Comm. Shaw
RESOLVED , That the matter of the ' installation and operation of a traffic
light at the corner of Elmira Road and Spencer Road - thereby promoting a
substantial increase in vehicular traffic on Spencer Road' be referred to
the Parking, Traffic and Transit Committee for exploration.
Carried Unanimously
ADJOURNMENT :
On a motion the meeting adjourned at 4 : 50 p .m.
�t .
os ph A. Rundle , City Clerk Edward n ey, M or
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS
ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE
OCTOBER 11, 1978
1175 D. & T. Franzese Bros. , Inc. A1710 $ 467.13
1176 John M. Park A1710 574.31
1177 Donna K. Elliott A1710 407.41
1178 City of Ithaca-Water & Sewer Dept. A2801 566.03
1179 VOID
1180 City of Ithaca-Capital Fund A2801 540.08
1181 University Sand and Gravel, Inc. A1710 617.10
$3,172.06
APPROV D BYt,J NANCE COMMITTEE
157
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS
CITY OF ITHACA, NEW YORK
Regular Meeting 4 : 00 P .M. October 25 , 1978
PRESENT:
Commissioners (4) - Allan, Banfield, Cleveland, Schickel
ABSENT:
Mayor - Conley
Commissioners (2) - Shaw, Ewanicki
OTHERS PRESENT:
Supt. of Public Works - Dingman
Asst. to Supt . of Public Works - Dougherty
Asst . Supt . of Public Works - Hannan
City Engineer - Cox
o Deputy City Clerk - Paolongeli
Q In the absence of Mayor Conley, Comm. Schickel chaired the
Q meeting.
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MINUTES :
By Comm. Allan: Seconded by Comm. Banfield
RESOLVED, That the Minutes of the October 11, 1978 meeting be
approved as recorded by the City Clerk.
Carried Unanimously
PETITIONS AND HEARINGS OF PERSONS BEFORE THE BOARD:
Request for City to Lease Land to Johnson Boat Yard
Tom Cleveland, representing Johnson Boat Yard, appeared at the
meeting requesting the leasing from the City by Johnson Boat
Yard of some property adjacent to the Boat Yard property on the
east side of the canal and runs along the City Golf Course. Mr .
Cleveland requested 800 feet of shore line in order to put in
some docks or at least some wall , primarily to have more dock-
ing space for boats . Mr . Cleveland mentioned that a similar
request was made in 1972 and all the necessary approvals were
obtained by Johnson Boat Yard at that time, but the project was
abandoned because Environmental Flood Control stipulated that
they have floating docks , which Johnson Boat Yard did not want
to do. Later, the State Marina opened up and provided for the
demand for storage space by boaters . At this time, however ,
storage is at a premium and the Boat Yard would like to have
additional space for boats . Also, they are having some problems
in Cascadilla Creek with the depth of water and need more space
in deep water.
Mr. Cleveland passed around some pictures which he had showing
what the area looks like now and what the Boat Yard would do to
the area to improve it . He believes the plan would make the
area along the Golf Course look nice and really clean it up . At
the same time, it would be advantageous to the Boat Yard because
of the additional space it would have. Mr . Cleveland guesses
that it will cost the Boat Yard a minimum of $5 , 000 to $6 , 000
to put the necessary wall in. In order to get its money back
it would require a long term lease, at least for 10 years , or
much longer if they can get it .
Mr. Cleveland mentioned that if their request is approved that
somewhere in the future they would look at getting docks . Be
also said that while it would be nice to have the use of the
roadway, he is not asking for permission to use the roadway at
this time .
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Discussion followed on the floor .
Mr . Cleveland stated that if the Boat Yard' s request is granted
that he would like to have an answer at least by December because
the necessary work would have to be done while the water level
is low.
Resolution
By Comm. Allan: Seconded by Comm. Banfield
RESOLVED, that the request of Tom Cleveland, representing Johnson
Boat Yard, for leasing of 800 feet of land owned by the City and
adjacent to the Boat Yard property, be referred to Buildings and
Grounds Committee .
Carried Unanimously
STAFF REPORTS :
Deep Sha t Project
Supt . Dingman reported that the official ground breaking for the
"deep shaft" project will be held on October 26 , 1978 , at the Third
Street location of the sewage treatment plant. The formal contract
has yet to be signed. The workers are on the site on a hold-harmless
basis .
Improvements
Supt . Dingman reported that the Department has completed the work
on the Fifth Street repairs and Hancock Street has now been curbed
and paved so that it can be maintained as a City street.
The West Clinton Street bridge over the flood relief channel has
been rebuilt . One approach to the bridge has been graded and is
now in first class condition.
Work has begun on the Fall Creek underdrain project. The Depart-
ment also has a bulldozer in Fall Creek between Cayuga Street and
Lake Avenue and has improved the creek. There are still tree
snagging and brush in that area to be removed.
Personnel
In eeping with the department ' s policy of reducing the number of
employees in the Water and Sewer Division by transfer or retire-
ment, two truck drivers have been transferred from the Water and
Sewer Division to existing openings in the Construction and
Maintenance Division. This reduces the total number of employees
in the department .
Appointment
Supt . Dingman requested the approval of the Board for the follow-
ing appointment :
Resolution
By Comm. Cleveland: Se n e pGomm. Allan
RESOLVED, That Donald e a dented a Laborer in the Con-
struction and Maintenance Division at $3 . 29 per hour, effective
October 29 , 1978 .
Carried Unanimously
WATER AND SANITARY SEWERS COMMITTEE :
Nates Floral Estates - Water Leak
A leak in one of the privately owned water mains of Nates Floral
Estates on or about the Labor Day weekend resulted in an
unusually high water bill for that service . Gary P . Carlson,
president of Nates Floral Estates , has asked that the sewer bill
be reduced to the normal amount and for consideration of a
reduction of the water portion'lof the bill . Assistant Super-
intendent Hannan has reviewed 'the bill and compared it with
previous billings . He recommends that the sewer portion of the
bill be reduced to the normal amount .
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Resolution
By Comm. Allan: Seconded by Comm. Banfield
RESOLVED, that the sewer portion of the Water and Sewer bill
to Nates Floral Estates for the quarter ending October 1 , 1978 ,
be reduced by $500 . 88 to $462 . 70 .
Carried Unanimously
Bids
Comm. Allan reported that bids were received on October 23 ,
1978 , for ductile iron water pipe for use in connection with
the proposed effluent line to Fall Creek. The bids are as
follows :
- Clow Corporation, bidding on 2 , 200 feet of 16
inch pipe - $15 . 89 per ft .
- U . S. Pipe and Foundry Company, bidding on the same -
$14. 60 per ft .
0 - Amsted Industries (Griffin Pipe Products) bidding
on the same - $14. 38 per ft .
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Q Resolution
Q By Comm. Allan: Seconded by Comm. Banfield
RESOLVED, that the contract for supplying 2 , 200 feet of 16
inch ductile cast iron pipe in accordance with the specifica-
tions of October 19 , 1978 , be awarded to Amsted Industries for
their low bid of $14. 38 per foot .
Carried Unanimously
BRIDGES, CREEKS AND STORM DRAINAGE COMMITTEE :
Requisition #5 - Modjeski and Masters
By Comm. Cleveland: Seconde y Comm. Allan
RESOLVED , that requisition #5 from Modjeski and Masters for the
design of the Albany Street Bridge , be approved in the amount
of $3 , 462 . 78 .
Carried Unanimously
B. K. Hough Billing
By Comm. Cleveland: Seconded by Comm. Allan
RESOLVED, that the bill from B. K. Hough for consulting services
in connection with the Fall Creek under drain project , be
approved in the amount of $1 , 900 .
Discussion followed on the floor.
A vote on the resolution resulted as follows :
Carried Unanimously
PUBLIC BUILDINGS , PUBLIC GROUNDS AND PARKS COMMITTEE :
Benches in Tompkins Park
Comm. Ban ie d reported that Cy Ortin has generously donated
two benches to be installed in Tompkins Park in the area where
people wait their turn to be tested for motor vehicle licenses .
The benches will also be useful for older citizens who walk between
the north end and the central business district . The department
will set the benches in concrete pads .
Resolution
By Comm. Banfield: Seconded by Comm. Cleveland
RESOLVED, that the City Clerk be directed to address a letter
to Mr . Ortin expressing thanks on the part of the Board of Public
Works and the City of Ithaca for his generosity in donating these
benches .
Carried Unanimously
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FINANCE , ACCOUNTS AND CAPITAL I ROVEMENTS COMMITTEE :
Au it
By Comm. Banfield: Seconded b Comm. Allan
RESOLVED , that bills audited and approved by the Finance Committee
as listed on Abstract No . 20 of the General Fund accounts of the
Department of Public Works , an on Abstract No . 19 of the Water
and Sewer Division, be approve for payment .
IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED, that bills receivable be approved and
ordered rendered.
Carried Unanimously
Transfer of Funds
By Comm. Ban field: Seconded b Comm. Allan
RESOLVED , that the following t ansfer of funds of the Water
and Sewer Division be approved so that monies will be available
to complete work that has begu :
From Acct . G391-52 , est Hill Development -
Sewer - $' , 000
To Acct . G391-77 , Other Sewer Lines
Carried Unanimously
ADJOURNMENT:
On a motion the meeting adjour I ed at 4: 32 P .M.
�Ilos&ph A. Run- e , City Cler ward J, on ey, ayor
Board of Public Works Proceedings
ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE
OCTOBER 25, 1978
10978 Warren Telfair F2144 13.39
10979 Eden Slegr F2144 15.00
10980 John D. McLean G2122 29.60
10981 Sidney and Doris Giles F2144 188.25
10982 Hull Htg. & Plg. F2650 4.40
10983 Town of Newfield F2378 24.00
10984 City of Ithaca F8310-6-309 866.16
10984 City of Ithaca F8110-6-309 866.16
10985 City of Ithaca F8310-6-309 113.26
10985 City of Ithaca 68110-6-309 113.26
10986 City of Ithaca F8310-6-309 4.14
10986 City of Ithaca G8110-6-309 4.13
10987 City of Ithaca F8310-6-309 19.73
10987 City of Ithaca G8110-6-309 19.73
10988 City of Ithaca F8310-6-309 101.82
10988 City of Ithaca 68110-6-309 101.83
10989 City of Ithaca F8310-6-309 17.78
10989 City of Ithaca G8110-6-309 17.78
10,90 Block 99, Inc. G2122 16.32
10991 Jennifer Tiffany G2122 15.71
10992 Paul Warren G2122 16.32
10993 John Boronkay G2122 24.78
10994 Thomas Jackson G2122 13.32
10995 Ithaca College G2122 54.96
10996 John L. Smith F2144 125.73
10997 Ernest Warren F2144 125.73
10998 Paul Mancini & Son F2144 39.96
10999 Collins & Walton F2144 57.67
11000 Village of Trumansburg F2378 33.88
11001 Morse Chain Co. G2120 175.00
11002 Dryden Sewer Dist. # 2 G2374 212.36
11003 Town of Ithaca G2374 75.42
11004 Donohue-Halverson G2122 17.00
11005 Hull Htg. & Plg, Inc. G2122 15.00
11006 Glen Smith G2122 74.00
11007 City of Ithaca F8310-6-309 778.04
11007 City of Ithaca G8110-6-309 778.03
11008 City of Ithaca F8310-6-309 85.64
11008 City of Ithaca G8110-6-309 85.65
11009 City of Ithaca F8310-6-309 47.88
11009 City of Ithaca 68110-6-309 47.88
11010 City of Ithaca F8310-6-309 9.32
11010 City of Ithaca G8110-6-309 9.32
11011 City of Ithaca F8310-6-309 7.82
11011 City of Ithaca 68110-6-309 7.81
11012 City of Ithaca F8310-6-309 11.95
11012 City of Ithaca 68110-6-309 11.96
TOTAL 5494.88
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APPRO D BY�FI CE COMMITTEE
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS 161
CITY OF ITHACA, NEW YORK
Regular Meeting 4 : 00 P.M. November 8 , 1978
PRESENT :
Mayor - Conley
Commissioners (6) - Allan , Banfield, Cleveland, Ewanicki , Schickel , Shaw
OTHERS PRESENT:
Deputy Clerk - Paolangeli
Asst . Supt . of Public Works - Hannan
Asst . to Supt. of Public Works - Dougherty
City Engineer - Cox
Supt. of Public Works - Dingman
City Attorney - Shapiro
MINUTES:
By Comm. Allan: Seconded by Comm. Ewanicki
RESOLVED, That the Minutes of the October 2S , 1978 meeting be approved
as recorded by the City Clerk.
(o Carried Unanimously
O PETITIONS AND HEARINGS OF PERSONS BEFORE THE BOARD:
Mr. Jan C. Rogowicz , P. O. Box 51 , Slaterville Springs , N.Y. 14881 , read
'Ct the following letter to the Board:
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Q "Mr. Robert 0. Dingman, Superintendent
Department of Public Works
City Hall
Ithaca, New York 14850
Dear Mr. Dingman:
On behalf of the Officers , Directors , and Members of the Cascadilla Boat
Club, I ask you and the Board of Public Works for continued permission to
use the North Bay of the Old Cascadilla Boathouse in Stewart Park for our
small boat programs in 1979 .
Your support in 1978 enabled us to initiate both competitive and recrea-
tional rowing programs which we would like to continue and expand in 1979 .
Through the Cascadilla Boat Club , Ithaca High School students learned how
to row and gave their school and our community a new group of participation
sports. "Vacationing" collegians gave our rowing program a big boost through
very active participation.
We can all take pride in the accomplishments of the young people who
represented our city in the Empire State Games in Syracuse this summer.
Twenty-seven CBC members went to the games . They came home with twenty-
five Gold, Silver or Bronze medals . "The Empire State Games" provided an
exciting competitive situation making the summers hard work worthwhile .
Some of the young people are here today to thank you for helping to make our
program possible and to show you some of the "hardware" they won in Syracuse .
In 1979 : We plan to improve our facilities with a new floating dock.
Competitive canoeists will begin a training program in olympic
type flat water canoeing and kayaking which hopefully will lead
to additional participation in the Empire State Games .
More recreational participation will be encouraged for oarsmen
and paddlers of all ages .
The sixty inaugural members of the Cascadilla Boat Club thank you for the
invaluable support provided through the use of the Old Boathouse .
Sincerely ,
Jan C. Rogowicz
%'ice-President
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Resolution
ry Comm. Schickel : Seconded by Co m. Banfield
RESOLVED , the letter from Mr . Rogo ,icz be referred to the Public Buildings ,
Public Grounds and Parks Committee for recommendation.
Carried Unanimously
Personnel
Appointment - James D. Bower
Supt . Dingman requested approval of provisional appointment of James
D. Bower as a Sewage Treatment Plant Operator in the Water and Sewer
Division at an annual salary of $9 , 792 , effective November 1 , 1978.
Resolution
By Comm. Shaw: Seconded by Comm. wanicki
RESOLVED , That the Board approve t e provisional appointment of James
D. Bower as a Sewage Treatment Pla t Operator in the Water and Sewer
Division at an annual salary of $9 , 792 , effective November 1 , 19789, and
that the Civil Service Commission he requested to request an examination
for same .
Carried Unanimously
Appointment - Cort Deeley
Supt . Dingman requested approval o the appointment of Cort Deeley as
Truck Driver in the Construction and Maintenance Division at $4 . 14 per
hour , effective October 30 , 1978 .
Resolution
By Comm. Schickel : Seconded by Comm. Cleveland
RESOLVED, That the Board approve the appointment of Cort Deeley as Truck
Driver in the Construction and Maintenance Division at $4 . 14 per hour,
effective October 30 , 1978 .
Carried Unanimously
WATER AND SANITARY SEWERS COMMITTEE :
Bids for Chemical Requirements
By Comm. Ewanicki : Seconded by Comm. Cleveland
RESOLVED, That the Superintendent he authorized to receive oids for
chemical requirements for water and sewage treatment for the year 1979 .
Carried Unanimously
Bids for Water Pipe Fittings and Valves
By Comm. Ewanicki : Seconded by Comm. Shaw
RESOLVED, That the Superintendent be authorized to receive bids for water
pipe fittings and valves in connection with the Fall Creek effl, �nt line .
Carried Unanimou_ l_y
Increase of Grant for Deep Shaft Project
Comm. Ewanicki reported that the department has been notified by Congressman
McHugh and by Frederick L . Meadows , Chief of the Grants Operation Branch of
the USEPA, that the total grant in connection with the Deep Shaft Project
has been increased to $500 , 000. This was the original amount requested and
represents federal participation of 640 of the total project costs . The
project period has been extended as reqeusted to March 20 , 1981 .
Resolution
By Comm. Ewanicki : Seconded by Comm. Allan
RESOLVED, That the Superintendent be authorized to accept the increase of .
$150 ,000 additional funds for the Deep Shaft Project.
Carried Unanimously
Transfer of Funds
By Comm. Ewanicki : Seconded by Comm. Schickel
RESOLVED, That the following transfer of funds in the accounts of the
Water and Sewer Division in order to provide monies to complete work
necessitated by the February flood, be approved:
From: Acct . F8340- 3, Maint. of Valves & Hydrants , Line 101 , Personal Svcs .
To: Acct . F8340-1 , Water-General Maint. , Line 101 , Personal Svcs . $5 ,000
Carried Unanimously
-�� November 8,
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HIGHWAYS, STREET LIGHTING AND REFUSE COMMITTEE:
Payment A Iication - V. Giordano Construction Co.
By Comm. Shaw: Seconded by Comm. Ewanic z
RESOLVED, That payment application #5 from V. Giordano Construction Co.
for construction services in connection with peripheral streets be approved
in the amount of $ 701486 .
Carried Unanimously
BRIDGES CREEKS AND STORM DRAINAGE COMMITTEE:
Comm. Cleveland reported that he had received information via telephone
that the State will be taking soundings on Cayuga Inlet and area the
following day.
Resolution
By Comm. Banfield: Seconded by Comm. Ewanicki
RESOLVED, That Supt. Dingman be directed to write to the N.Y. S. Department
of Transportation expressing concern and informing them that if they do
dredge out the south end of the lake that they pursue the matter in Fall
oo Creek and Cascadilla Creek in the matter of flood control and small craft .
® Carried Unanimously
T"JPUBLIC BUILDINGS PUBLIC GROUNDS AND PARKS COMMITTEE:
Q Request rom U. S. Power Squadron
Q Comm. Schickel referred to the ollowing letter which was received in the
Q Office of the Superintendent :
"21 October �8
Mr. Robert 0. Dingman
Supt. of Public Works
City Hall
Ithaca, New York 14850
Dear Mr. Dingman,
District 6 United States Power Squadrons is planning to hold our 1979
District 6 Rendezvous at Allan H. Treman State Marina Park July 24- 26 ,
1979 and hereby requests permission to erect a large Army Tent on the
property immediately adjacent to the marina facilities .
If you have any questions pertaining to this matter please do not hesitate
to ask.
Sincerely,
D/Lt. Fredrick I . Page
Chairman International
Cruise and Rendezvous
cc : District 6 Bridge Officers.
D/Lt Page
D/Lt Clarke
Lt/C. W. Belles"
Resolution
By Comm. Schickel : Seconded by Comm. Allan
RESOLVED, That the U. S. Power Squadron , District #6 , be authorized to
erect a tent on the property of the City of Ithaca which is a portion of
Cass Park immediately adjacent to the Allan Treman State Marina , subject
to rules and regulations as the Superintendent may establish (July 24- 26 ,
1979) .
Carried Unanimously
Lease of City Land to Johnson ' s Boat Yard
By Comm. Schickel : Seconded by Comm. Ewanicki
RESOLVED, That Pierce and Cleveland , Inc . , DBA Johnson ' s Boat Yard, be
granted a revocable permit to use 400 feet of city frontage on Cayuga
Inlet adjacent to the Newman Municipal Golf Course on the following terms
and conditions :
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1 . This permit is for a period of one year.
2 . The Permittee will obtain all ecessary permissions from Federal ,
State or local authorities having jurisdiction.
3. The Permittee may construct an maintain docks for the mooring of
boats and for no other purpose .
4. The Permittee will maintain th area between the present pavement of
Pier Road and docks as mowed g ass .
S. No motor vehicles will be perm tted in the area.
6 . No access over Pier Road will e permitted.
7. The Permittee will agree to in emnify and save the city harmless
from all actions to recover da ages resulting from his operations .
8. The annual fee will be $600 pa able in advance .
9. The premises covered by this p rmit are that portion of the land of
the City of Ithaca bounded wes erly by Cayuga Inlet , easterly by the
paved portion of old Pier Road and extending 400 feet northerly from
land of the Permittee .
10 . The Permittee , at his sole cos and expense shall have the right to
construct and maintain a concr to retaining wall and wooden docks ,
and may make such installation in connection for water, electricity
and other utilities as are nec ssary and appropriate in connection
with his business . Upon expir tion of this permit , such retaining
wall and other improvements sh 11 revert to the ownership of the city.
11. The Permittee shall furnish a ertificate of insurance showing that
he has adequate coverage to pr tect the city and himsel * against publ
liability and property damage .
12. The Permittee may not assign , ransfer or sublet this permit .
Discussion followed on the floor.
Carried
(Comm. Cleveland abstained from vo ing. )
Status Re ort on Cass Park Ballfield Lighting
Comm. Schickel. reported that the Common Council , having receive( a letter
of no prejudice from the Bureau of Outdoor Recreation , has directed that
the Board of Public Works proceed ith the construction of the lighting
for Cass Park ballfields . Because construction drawings are not complete ,
and because funds available for the project are limited to $2 , 500 capital
project money and $10 , 000 of donati ns from the Slowball Association, it
is not practical to do any physical construction this fall . It has been
proposed that the Slowball Association purchase and donate to the city
electrical equipment, including cabl conduit and miscellaneous hardware ,
to the full extent of its donations .
Bill from Paul Mancini and Sons
By Comm. Schickel : Seconded by Comn. Allan
RESOLVED , That a bill from Paul Man ini and Sons for the installation of
leveling course in the parking lot t the Family Medicine Center, be
approved in the amount of $900 .
Carried Unanimously
FINANCE , ACCOUNTS AND CAPITAL IMPRO EMENTS COMMITTEE :
Audit
Ty-Comm. Banfield: Seconded by Co Schickel
RESOLVED, That bills audited and ap roved by the Finance Committee as
listed on Abstract No . 21 of the Ge eral 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 bills eceivable be approved and ordered
rendered.
Carried Unanimously
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Bill of S anier Associates
By Comm. Ban iel : Seconded by Comm. Schickel
RESOLVED, That an invoice of Donald Spanier Associates for consulting
services in connection with the Productivity Improvement contract through
October 15 , 19789 be approved in the amount of $6 , 375 .
Carried Unanimously
Bill of Donahue $ Halverson
By Comm. Banfield: Seconded by Comm. Ewanicki
RESOLVED, That the invoice from Donahue & Halverson for repairing the
boiler at Southside Community Center, in the amount of $ 719 . 24 , be
approved and referred to the Urban Renewal Agency to be paid by Community
Development funds .
Carried Unanimously
PARKING TRAFFIC $ TRANSIT COMMITTEE:
pencer Road Traffic Complaint
Comm. Allan reported that a complaint by Spencer Road residents heard by
the Common Council on October 4 , 1978 and by the Board of Public Works on
CO October 11 , 1978 and referred to this committee , will be handled as follows :
® The Traffic Engineer will make a new traffic count to see if the
NH allegation of greater traffic on Spencer Road is justified. He
will also check the operation of the traffic signals on Elmira
Q Road to make sure that they are operating as designed. A possible
Q solution to the problem of excessive traffic on Spencer Road could
be the erection of a 'no turn on red' sign northbound on Elmira Road
at Spencer Road.
Si na e at Southside Center
Comm. Allan reported that a request presented to the Board on October 11 ,
1978 and assigned to this committee , suggested the need for better signage
to warn people of children playing in the area of the Southside Center at
South Plain Street and Cleveland Avenue . Investigation indicates that
adequate signage already exists . Playground warning signs were erected on
South Plain Street in May of 1977 in response to a request from Arthur
Wilkins , and a similar sign was erected on Cleveland Avenue on March 31 ,
1978, at the --equest of Mayor Conley and others .
Request fro; V Care Center for Additional Signage in the 100 Block of
East Court S . et
Comm. Allan reported that a request on October 11 , 1978 from the IACC Day
Care Center that the 100 block of East Court Street be made a school zone ;
that the intersection of East Court and North Cayuga Streets be clearly
marked at all times ; that the traffic signal cycle be lengthened to allow
a group of 75 children to cross safely; and that a loading zone be estab-
lished adjacent to the church at the Day Care Center entrance , was referred
to this committee. A school zone may not legally be established and en-
forced in this area since no public school exists . The Traffic Engineer will
provide advance warning signs to indicate the presence of children in the
area. It is not possible to lengthen the cycle of the signal at Court and
Cayuga because this signal is part of the synchronized system. The Traffic
Engineer has suggested that the school change its method of taking the
children across the street so that the groups fit the time available on the
present signal operation. The Traffic Engineer will consider the possibility
of erecting a 'no turn on red' sign for westbound traffic on East Court
Street as they approach North Cayuga Street . The pedestrian crossing has
been marked. The high demand for parking in the area of the 100 block of
East Court Street does not permit the creation of an additional loading zone
space . A large amount of loading zone space does exist on North Cayuga
Street directly in front of the Presbyterian Church .
Request for Designation of Space for Handicapped and Request for Appropria-
tion
Comm. Allan reported that responding to a request by the Common Council on
August 9 , 1978 , the Traffic Engineer recommends that two spaces be set
aside on the ground floor of the Seneca Garage for cars carrying handicapped
persons .
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Resolution
By Comm. Allan : Seconded by Comm. Ewanicki
RESOLVED , That a ramp be built from the ground floor of Seneca Garage to
the sidewalk on East Seneca Street , and that a handicapped ramp be built
into the curb at the northeast corner of East Seneca and North Tioga Streets .
*See Below.
Final Payment Request of I .J. Construction Company
By Comm. Allan : Seconded y Comm. Cleveland
RESOLVED, That the first and final payment request of I .J. Construction
Company for construction services in connection with the erection of 14
bus shelters , be approved in the am unt of $16 , 350 .
Discussion followed on the floor.
Amended Resolution
By Comm. Allan: Seconded by Comm, leveland
RESOLVED, That the first and final Dayment request of I .J. Construction
Company for construction services la connection with the erection of 14
bus shelters be withheld in the amo nt of $16 , 350 , and the Finance
Committee be given power to investi ate and act to pay this bill after
the result of whatever investigation the department is going to make as
far as establishing what the problems are .
OLD BUSINESS:
Green Street Parking Ramp
Comm. Ban field requested a status report in respect to repairs to be made
to the Green Street Parking Ramp , and whose responsibility it is .
City Attorney Shapiro explained that the greatest portion of the repairs
is a result of the city not having iad the upper floors sealed at the start .
City Engineer Cox disagreed with City Attorney Shapiro . He said that
when he was consulted at the eleventh hour and inspected the building he
made a list of the defects which were the same defects as st now. He
also commented a small amount of money was withheld for t of the seal
and joint repairs that were pointed out in his inspection _ 3port .
Supt. Dingman commented that it would be difficult to determine whether
the needed repairs are due to faulty workmanship or faulty design.
City Attorney Shapiro said, at the time of closing, enough money was held
back to do the repairs if the contractor did not do them, but he doesn't
know what happened- -why the money was not used to make the repairs . He
said he was under the impression the matter had been rectified.
City Engineer Cox commented that we are talking about a small amount of
money that was withheld- -less than $1 ,000 , probably about $700 .
Comm. Ewanicki suggested, and Mayor Conley agreed, that a letter should
be sent by the City Attorney informing the contractor of the city's
decision and what they are doing.
Supt . Dingman reported that the coa ing of the upper floor was not funded;
the repairs were , and design work has been started. It appears that the
panel at the head of the stairs will have to be replaced before winter.
It is unlikely that the remaining w rk can be done before the end of the
year.
Fall Creek Subdraina e System
Comm. Banfl—eTT--a-'sled for a progress report on the Fall Creek Subdrainage
system.
City Engineer Cox reported that construction work by Finger Lakes
Construction is progressing- -the co tractor is essentially through laying
pipe on one line and is very well along with the laying of pipe of the A
lines . The time-consuming part of he project will be the delivery of the
pump station and pump equipment whi h is on order now. At present there is
no reason to believe that it will n t be done by the January 13 deadline .
*IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED, That the C mmon Council provide $ 3,000 in its 1979
budget to provide for the construct on of a ramp in the Seneca Garage and
at the northeast corner of East Sen ca and 'North Tioga Streets .
Carried Unanimously
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The Water and Sewer Division has placed order for the pipe for the effluent
line. Bids will be taken on fittings very soon. Permit requirements have
not been entirely completed.
ADJOURNMENT :
On a motion the meeting adjourned at 5 : 13 p.m.
Co Callista Paolengeli , D . City Clerc 'waar dJfjtnley, ayor
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BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS
ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE
NOVEMBER 8, 1978
11013 Block 99 Partnership G2122 55.71
11014 Ronald Alexander G2122 16.32
11015 Thomas Jackson G2122 16.32
11016 Baxter Hathaway G2122 29.64
11017 Esther Martin F2144 15.00
11018 Mary Watt F2144 15.00
11019 Marguarite Cook F2144 173.81
11019 Marguarite Cook G2122 173.82
11020 Reeder Gates G2122 718.60
11021 Van Ostrand F2142 4.00
11022 Stever Brother, Inc. F2650 38.23
11023 Town of Newfield F2378 27.60
11024 0. Weinsheimer F2144 260.44
11025 City of Ithaca F2801 897.60
11026 City of Ithaca F2801 1,367.09
11026 City of Ithaca G2801 1,367.10
11027 Cornell University G2120 29,048.12
i TOT&L 34,224.40
APPR VED BYJ NANCE COMMITTEE
1182 Charles Leven A1710 297.00
1183 City of Ithaca-Water Fund A2801 319.71
1184 City of Ithaca-Capital Construction Fund A2801 2,964.26
TOTAL 3,580.97
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS 169
CITY OF I THACA , NEW YORK
Regular Meeting 4 : 00 P.M. November 22 , 1978
PRESENT :
Mayor - Conley
Commissioners (4) - Banfield, Cleveland, Schickel , Shaw
ABSENT :
Commissioners (2) - Allan , Ewanicki
OTHERS PRESENT :
City Attorney - Shapiro
Asst . to Supt. of Public Works - Dougherty
Asst . Supt. of Public Works - Hannan
Supt. of Public Works - Dingman
Traffic Engineer - Gombas
Alderman - Slattery
City Clerk - Rundle
co Director of GIAC - Byron
O Principal Central School - Dan Lee
T"1 MINUTES :
< By Comm. Banfield: Seconded by Comm. Schickel
Q RESOLVED, That the Minutes of the November 8 , 1978 meeting be approved
Q as recorded by the Deputy City Clerk.
Carried Unanimously
SPECIAL _R OF BUSINESS :
Appeal i . , tra is signal and traffic guard
Alderman Slattery addressed the Board regarding the need for a traffic
signal or 4-way stop at W. Court and N. Geneva Streets , and a traffic
guard at W. Court and N. Albany Streets . He commented that there has
been an increase in the amount of traffic on Court Street and an increase
in the number of children using the GIAC facility in addition to changes
in the traffic patterns ; consequently a number of people are now using
Court Street as a main thoroughfare to get to Meadow Street and vice
versa. There is a 4-way stop at the one intersection , but more often
than not the cars slow up for the sign and pass right on through it .
Small children crossing the street are narrowly being missed.
Dan Lee , Principal of Central School , appealed to the Board for a minimum
of a crossing guard at the corner of W. Court and N. Albany Streets
before and after school . He said the Police Department had done a
traffic count there about two months previously.
Dennis Byron , Director 'of the Greater Ithaca Activities Center, addressed
the Board, saying that he had written a letter to the Board two or three
years before concerning the problem, but had received no response . He
said a device is needed which will insure that cars will come to a com-
plete stop at the corner of W. Court and N. Albany Street .
Frank Gombas , traffic engineer , addressed the Board, reporting that he
had conducted a study in 1975 of the activities at the GIAC and the
school and they were not sufficient to warrant a signal . He discovered
there were other problems to be dealt with first- -visibility , signing ,
replacement of stop signs , additional emphasis on crosswalks . On that
basis they dealt with the requirements at that corner. Since that time
things have changed and he feels that additional consideration should be
given the intersection in view of the additional activity there . He
said he feels a study could be obtained in relativelv short time .
Mayor Conley asked him to coordinate a study of the intersection with
Officer Norman of the Traffic Division and to get a report back to the
Board as soon as possible , by the first of the year , if possible .
Resolution
B_v l`o]nm. Banfield : Seconded by Comm. Schickel
RI-S(_)LVED, That this app�,al be referred to the Parking and Traffic
Committee to give the Traffic Engineer an opportunity to study the tiitua
t ion and concur with reprcc-�,-nt at i �-es from GLAC , the <chool district :and
the aldermen of the nei4;hl,oihood , and make a recon'mendation to the Board
of PiTbllc 1'W'orl s at its llL'!!I',)('r �' � , lu S )11('etlTlg
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STAFF REPORTS :
T_hank�,�i_v_ing Dav Schedule
Supt . Dingman reported that the Department of Public Works will be
open for business on Frida,,- , November 24 , 1978 ; refuse collection will
be 1 day late .
Fall Creek Sewage Effluent Line
Supt . Dingman reported that the permit situation seems to be clearing
up , and the department expects to start some construction on that line ,_,
within the matter of a number of weeks ,
WATER AND SANITARY SEWERS COMMITTEE :
Bi—j----- -0— Water Pipe Valves and Fittings
Comm. Shaw reporter that b1Cf- were received on November 13 � 1978 for
Water Pipe Valves and Fittings to be used in connection with the
construction of the Fall Creek sewage effluent line , as follows :
Robert D . Spence , Inc . bidding on 10 items of fittings $ 7 , 374 . 10
Blair Supply Corp . bidding on 10 items of fittings , 8., 837 , 00
and on 4 items of valves . . , . . . . . . . , . . 70848 . 00
Russell Pipe & Foundry Co . bidding on 10 items offi'tti-ngs 87617 . 70
Jones Water Supply , Inc . bidding on 10 items of fittings 8 , 836 . 70
U. S . Pipe & Foundry Co . bidding on 10 items of fittings. 11 , 251 . 21
LeValley McLeod bidding on 10 items of fittings , . . . . . . 8 , 796 . 28
and on 4 items of valves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 , 334 . 17
Haverstick Co . bidding on 10 items of fittings , . . . . . . . 8 , 909 . 00
and on 2 items of valves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 , 587 . 00
Resolution
By Comm. Shaw: Seconded by Comm. Schickel
RESOLVED , That the contract for supplying items of fittings for the Fall
Creek sewage effluent line in accordance with the specifications of
October 31 , 1978 , be awarded to Robert D. Spence , Inc. for his low bid
of $ 7 , 374 . 10 .
Carried U "imously
Resolution
By Comm. Shaw: Seconded by Comp . Cleveland
RESOLVED , That the contract for supplying 4 items of valves for the
Fall Creek sewage effluent line in accordance with the specifications
of October 31 , 1978 , be awarded to Blair Supply Corp . for their low bid
of $ 7 , 848 . 00 .
Carried Unanimously
Expungement of Bill
By Comm. Shaw: Seconded by Comm. Schickel
RESOLVED , That the Water Department bill #10970 to Mr. Oliver Weinsheimer
be expunged in the amount of $1 158 . 04. Two corrected bills covering a
portion of these charges have b en issued.
Discussion followed on the floo .
A vote on the resolution result .d as follows :
Carried Unanimously
Contract for supplying Chemical Requirements
By Comm. Shaw: Seconded by Comm. Schickel
RESOLVED , That the contract for supplying the annual Chemical Require-
ments for water and sewage treatment in accordance with the specifica-
tions of November 6 , 1978 , be awarded as follows :
Hydrated Lime to Warner Company . . . . . . . . . . . $63. 85 per ton
Ferric Chloride to Ashland Chemical Company . . . . . 8 . 10 per cwt .
Primary Coagulant to American Cyanamid Company. . . . 8 . 05 per lb .
Coagulant Aid to American Cyanamid Company. . . . . . 55 . 96 per lb .
Filter Aid to O' Brien Industrie . . . . . . . . . . . 89 . 50 per lb .
Potassium Permanganate to Scobe 1 Chemical Company. 96 . 50 per cwt .
Liquid Chlorine to Nyclor , Inc . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 . 89 per cwt .
Carried Unanimously
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3- November 22 , 1976
Request for Authorization of Common Council
By Comm. Shaw: Seconded by Comm. Schickel
RESOLVED , That the Common Council be requested to authorize the Super-
intendent to execute research and construction contracts and to execute ,
on behalf of the City , grant acceptance and other agreements with the
Environmental Protection Agency , all in connection with the Deep Shaft
project , within the guidelines established by the Common Council in its
action authorizing the application for the project .
Carried Unanimously
HIGHWAYS , STREET LIGHTING AND REFUSE COMMITTEE :
Bids for De- Icing Chemical Spreader
Comm. Shaw reported that two biTs were received for supplying one de-
icing Chemical Spreader as follows :
BEC Truck Equipment Corporation $8 ,165 . 00
Tarrant Manufacturing Company 8 , 299 . 00
Resolution
LO By Comm. Shaw: Seconded by Comm. Schickel
Lo RESOLVED , That the contract for supplying one de- icing Chemical Spreader
O in accordance with the specification of November 11 , 1978 , be awarded to
Q BEC Truck Equipment Corporation for their low bid of $ 8 , 165 . 00 .
Q Carried Unanimously
Q PUBLIC BUILDINGS , PUBLIC GROUNDS AND PARKS COM\1ITTEE :
Bids for floodlighting Cass Park ball iel s
By Comm. Schickel : Seconded by Comm. Shaw
RESOLVED, That the Superintendent be authorized to solicit bids for
materials and equipment for floodlighting the Cass Park ballfields .
Discussion followed on the floor. Supt . Dingman explained that the bids
would not be awarded until the Council has appropriated funds .
A vote on the resolution resulted as follows ;
Carried Unanimously
Permission for use of Stewart Park Boathouse
By Comm. Schickel ; Seconded by Comm. Cleveland
RESOLVED, That the permissions granted Cascadilla Boat Club for the
use of the Stewart Park boathouse during 1978 be extended for the
calendar year of 1979 on the same terms and conditions .
Carried Unanimously
Expungement of portion of bill
By Comm. Schickel : Seconded by Comm. Cleveland
RESOLVED , That $27 . 00 of the total $297 of a bill to Charles Leven for
the replacement of traffic signs and meter posts damaged in an automobile
accident on September 27 , 1978 , be expunged,
Discussion followed on the floor.
A vote on the resolution resulted as follows :
Carried Unanimously
Approval of Sidewalk Assessments
Comm. Schickel reported that private sidewalks as shown on the attached
list have been repaired by city forces during 1978 i'n accordance with
an action of the Board of Public Works taken on August 23, 1978 .
Resolution
B, Co__mm. Schickel ; Seconded by Comm. Shaw
RESOLVED , That the schedule of sidewalk assessments 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 hearing on said
levy be held at the regular meeting of the Board of Public Works on
December 13, 1978.
Discussion followed on the floor.
A Tote on the resolution resulted as folloi%s ;
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- I November 22 , 1978
ReLuisition #1 from Cortland Paving Company
By Comm. Schickel : Seconded by Comm. Banfield
RESOLVE[) , That requisition 41 from Cortland Paving Company for site
improvements for the Hangar Theater, be approved in the revised amount
of $10 , 3SS . 00 .
Carried Unanimously
Bill of McPherson Builders , Inc .
By Comm. Schickel : Second d e by Comm. Cleveland
RESOLVED , That a bill of McPherson Builders , Inc . for construction of .
the Hangar Theater restrooin addition , be approved in the revised amour,
of $18 , 673. 00 .
Carried Unanimously
Bill of Paolangeli Contractor II
By Comm. Schickel : Secon _ded b Comm. Banfield
RESOLVED, That the first and final bill of Paolangeli Contractor for
construction of curb and sidewalk , in accordance with the contract
awarded on June 14 , 1978 , be applroved in the amount of $20 , 528 . 95 .
Carried Unanimously
FINANCE , ACCOUNTS AND CAPITAL IMPROVEINIENTS COMMITTEE :
Audit
By Comm. Banfield : Seconded by Comm. Cleveland
RESOLVED , That bills audited and approved by the Finance Committee as
listed on Abstract No . 22 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 bills receivable be approved and ordered
rendered.
Carried Unanimously
Grievance Hearing of Russell E . Peterson
w.,
Comm. Banfield reported that the grievance of Mr. Russell E. Peterson ,
a bus driver in the Transit Division , having been rejected by the Asst
Superintendent and by the Superintendent ,' has now been appealed to the
Board of Public Works . The Unioi has agreed to waive the requirement
that the grievance be heard by t ree members of the Finance Committee of
the Board of Public Works and th :Mayor , as long as a hearing is held
by at least three members of the Board of Public Works and a final
decision is supported by a majority of the Board members .
Resolution
By Comm. Banfield: Seconded by omm. Schickel
RESOLVED, That the hearing in the grievance of Russell E. Peterson be
held on November 29 at 4 p . m. in the Mayor' s Conference Room, and that
the Chairman or Vice-Chairman of the Fiannce Committee preside at the
hearing.
Discussion followed on the floor.
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A vote on the resolution resulted as follows :
i Carried Unanimously
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Bill of I . J. Construction Compan
Comm. Banfield reported that at its meeting on November 8 the Board
referred to the Finance Committee action on a bill of I .J. Constructio
Company for payment of $16 , 350 . 0 for construction of 14 small bus
shelters . The department has now reviewed the situation and determine.
that the problems that remain with the bus shelters are not covered by `
their contract with the City. S me small items remain to be completed
by I .J. Construction Company , ani the department has recommended with-
holding $400 to cover these items .
Resolution
By Comm. Banfield: Seconded by Comm. Cleveland
RESOLVED, That the bill of I .J. Construction Company for construction
services in connection with the erection of 14 small bus shelters be
approved in the revised amount o $ 1S , 9S0 . 00 .
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Discussion followed on the floor.
A vote on the resolution resulted as follows :
Carried Unanimously
PARKING , TRAFFIC AND TRANSIT COMMITTEE :
Bikeways
Comm. Cleveland reported that at its regular meeting on November 8
the Common Council requested that a capital project entitled "Bikeways"
be funded in the 1979 City of Ithaca budget . It further requested that
sufficient funds be allocated to adequately sign that portion of the
route from the Commons to Stewart Park , and it further recommended that
the department develop a budget for the Bikeways project in the month
of November 1978.
Resolution
By Comm. Cleveland: Seconded by Comm. Schickel
RESOLVED, That the Common Council be requested to include $3 , 000 in its
capital program for 1979 to fund the signing of a bikeway between Ithaca
Commons and Stewart Park.
Carried Unanimously
Q Fall Creek Project
Q Comm. Banfield requested a report on the Fall Creek project . Supt .
Q Dingman reported briefly on the work to-date .
ADJOURNMENT :
On a motion the meeting adjourned at 5 : 12 p .m.
Jos ph A. Rundle , City Clerk Edward J, Conley , yor
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS
ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE
November 22, 1978
11028 Ithaca High School G2122 16.32
11029 S & M Co. F2144 52.14
11029 S & M Co. G2122 52.14
11030 Tompkins County Trust Co. F2144 658.81
11030 Tompkins County Trust Co. G2122 658.80
11031 Tompkins County Trust Co. F2144 384.43
11032 City of Ithaca-Capital Fund 02801 109.22
11033 City of Ithaca-Capital Fund G2.801 35.45
11034 City of Ithaca-Capital Fund 62801 21.01
11035 City of Ithaca-Capital Fund G2801 389.08
11036 Town of Newfield F2378 66.00
11037 Hilker Construction Co. G2650 8.03
11038 Ithaca City School Dist. F2650 34.54
11039 D. 11. Breuer G2122 11.00
11040 J. W. Folsum G2122 6.00
11041 A. Albanese G2122 39.00
11042 Donohue-Halverson G2122 23.00
11043 R. Morusty G2122 30.00
11044 Frank Orzino G2122 9.00
11045 Glenn Smith G2122 27.00
11046 R. Weber G2122 19.00
11047 City of Ithaca F8310-6-309 825.38
11047 City of Ithaca G8110-6-309 825.38
11048 City of Ithaca F8310-6-309 93.06
11048 City of Ithaca G8110-6-309 93.05
11049 City of Ithaca F8310-6-309 12.22
11049 City of Ithaca 68110-6-309 12.23
11050 City of Ithaca F8310-6-309 48.25
11050 City of Ithaca G8110-6-309 48.25
11051 City of Ithaca F8310-6-309 8.89
11051 City of Ithaca G8110-6-309 8.88
11052 City of Ithaca F8310-6-309 26.42
11052 City of Ithaca G8110-6-309 26.43
11053 Pete Larsen F2650 14.60
TOTAL 4693.01
WATER 2224.74
SEWER 2468.27
APPROVED BY NANCE COMMITTEE
1185 Eugene Crispell A1710 497.99
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS Aw
CITY OF ITHACA, NEW YORK
Regular Meeting 4 : 00 P .M. December 13 , 1978
PRESENT:
Mayor - Conley
Commissioners (5) - Allan, Banfield, Ewanicki , Schickel , Shaw
ABSENT:
Commissioners (1) - Cleveland
OTHERS PRESENT :
City Attorney - Shapiro
Supt . of Public Works - Dingman
Asst. to Supt , of Public Works - Dougherty
Asst. Supt. of Public Works - Hannan
City Engineer - Cox
Alderman - Holman
Lo MINUTES :
Lo By Comm. Banfield: Seconded by Comm. Schickel
O RESOLVED, That the Minutes of the meeting of November 22 , 1978 , are
corrected to show that the awards for supplying chemicals for water
Q and sewage treatment are as follows :
Q
Q Hydrated Lime to Warner Company. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 63 . 85 per ton
Ferric Chloride to Ashland Chemical Company . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 8 . 10 per cwt .
Primary Coagulant to American Cyanamid Company . . . . . . . . . $0 . 0805 per lb .
Coagulant Aid to American Cyanamid Company . . . . . . . . . . . . . $0 . 5596 per lb .
Filter Aid to O ' Brien Industries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $0 . 895 per lb .
Potassium Permanganate to Scobell Chemical Company . . . . . $ 96 . 50 per cwt .
Liquid Chlorine to Nyclor , Inc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 10 . 89 per cwt .
and be approved as recorded by the City Clerk.
Carried Unanimously
PETITIONS AND HEARINGS OF PERSONS BEFORE THE BOARD :
Fall Creek Dredging Operations
Wayne Steinbaugh, 7 Woodland Place , Ithaca, New York, addressed the
Board on behalf of the Fall Creek Civic Association. Mr . Steinbaugh
said that he would like to ask a couple of questions . One of the
questions deals with the dredging of the Creek from Lake Street to
Route 13 bridge , which dredging was requested by the Association and
was recommended in the Hough Report . The dredging was actually done
from Lake Street almost to Cayuga Street bridge but there has been
nothing done below that to the Route 13 bridge nor to replacing part
of the dike that was washed away in the last flood due to Winter
conditions .
Supt . Dingman stated that his department does not now have any specific
plans to do any more dredging in that area nor any improvement in the
bank. The project has been examined by his department and in its
opinion, at least at the moment, the work that has been done is
satisfactory and meets the needs . However , Supt . Dingman said
that if the Fall Creek Civic Association feels that strongly about
the matter that it had asked Mr. Steinbaugh to appear before the
Board, then he would be less than responsive if he did not take
another look at the project . We do not want to leave the project
without having done everything necessary that can be done so that the
area will not be in danger of losing the bank. Mr . Steinbaugh said
that he would appreciate that very much .
Absentee Landlords
Ernest Grosser of 102 West Falls Street , Ithaca, New York, addressed
the Board with reference to the neglect of absentee landlords in
keeping their property decent looking . Mr . Grosser said that last
July he was walking down North Cayuga Street . The sidewalk was
slightly slippery and had a hole in it ; the hole was full of leaves
and he took-: a bad fall , breaking his wrist and he is still under a
- - December 13 , 1978
doctor ' s care . Mr . Grosser conunen ed Toni Hoard , Building Commis-
sioner , for what he is doing about absentee landlords , in trying to
get them to maintain their propert_ or pay damages .
Handicapped People
Mayor Conley commented that on Dec mber 12 , 1978 , Urban Renewal
Agency Committee had a public hear ng where people had an opportunity
to comment on Urban Renewal ' s Fift Year applications from our Com-
munity Development Block Program. At that meetint there were several
people who were handicapped or who represented people who were handi-
capped, agency type people . :Mayor Conley mentioned that a lot of
comments were made about curb cuts for the handicapped, and parking
provisions for the handicapped . T e Mayor said at that time he was
not in position to respond to many of the comments . However, he
understands that the Board of Public Works has now a permit system,
people who are handicapped can now come to City Hall , at the City
Clerk ' s Office, and ask for a permit . Applications may be filled
out and they are issued a permit w ich allows them to park in the
City' s designated handicap places lready set aside by the Board. The
places will be marked just as soon as markers become available . Mayor
Conley mentioned that there are no two places in the Seneca Street
Parking Ramp available to the handicapped and there is further study
underway to establish the best par ing spaces in the peripheral street
area . He is to work with the han _capped people to establish other
things that can be done by the City to help the handicapped.
Mayor Conley mentioned that in to king to the Board he found out that
many things have already been don to help the handicapped and that
it is the City' s policy that wher sidewalks are being repaired that
handicap access to those sidewalk will be included. The Mayor
mentioned that Marcey Silverman w s present at the meeting and will
be working with the Mayor and Cit Engineer Cox to find ways to
further help the handicapped get round the City . He also had a lot
of literature pertaining to the p oblems of the handicapped which he
was going to turn over to the Cit Attorney , City Clerk and the
Board of Public Works .
SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS :
Public Hearing--Sidewalk Assessme t
By Comm. Schickel : Seconded by C mm. Banfield
RESOLVED, that the public hearing on sidewalk assessments be opened.
Thomas Jones , who lives at the no theast corner of Buffalo and
Geneva Streets in the City, addre sed the Board with reference to
sidewalk repairs that had been ma e and the charge therefor . Jones
said that Mr . Kidney, a contracto , had repaired his sidewalk the
first time and charged $227 . 00 . he sidewalk did not last . A year
later the City repaired the sidew 1k and Mr . Jones received two
different bills for the work done . Also , when Mr . Jones attempted
to pay the bill , Jack Wright , Cit Chamberlain, said that he could
not accept payment because the pa er that Mr . Jones had was not a
bill .
Mr . Dingman said that the bill sh uld have been $590 . 15 . That is
the only amount that is involved s far as the City is concerned. Mr .
Jones was requested to find the bills showing the two different
amounts and the matter will be re erred to the Buildings and Grounds
Committee .
Resolution
By Comm. Banfield: Seconded by Comm. Schickel
RESOLVED, that the matter of two separate billings for sidewalk
repair allegedly sent to Thomas Jones be referred to the Buildings
and Grounds Committee for clarification.
Carried Unanimously
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Resolution to Close Public Hearing
By Comm. Allan: Seconded by Comm. Schickel
RESOLVED, that the Public Hearing of December 13 , 1978 , on sidewalk
assessments , be closed.
Carried Unanimously
Sidewalk Assessments
Resolution
By Comm. Schickel : Seconded by Comm. Banfield
WHEREAS , a public hearing has been held by this Board on assessments
levied for the construction of sidewalks at various locations in the
City of Ithaca as detailed in the attachments to the Minutes of the
Board of Public Works meeting of November 22 , 1978 , and the property
owners afforded an opportunity to be heard as provided for in the
City Charter,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the sidewalk assessments levied
by this Board on November 22 , 1978 , in the total amount of $6 , 600 . 22
LO be and hereby is finally approved and recommended to the Common
Council for its confirmation, subject to clarifying the one item of
LO Mr. Jones ' property.
O Carried Unanimously
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Q STAFF REPORTS :
Q Report on 1979 Tentative Budget
Supt . Dingman resported that the budget that was originally submitted
on September 15th for the General Fund of the Board of Public Works
was included by the Finance Committee in its final recommendations to
Common Council and now stands as recommended for action on December
20th. It is an extremely tight budget , allowing an increase by the
same percentage of increases in settlement with the Union. The only
comment that Supt . Dingman wished to make about the tight budget is
that there will be no leeway for surplus ; that his department will
come as near to spending 100% of budget , thereby having no surplus
appropriations for 1980 .
WATER AND SANITARY SEWERS COMMITTEE :
Request for Payment - Stearns and Wheler
Resolution
By Comm. Ewanicki : Seconded by Comm. Allan
RESOLVED, that the following interim invoices from Stearns and Wheler
for engineering services in connection with infiltration/inflow
analysis for waste water facilities planning, be approved:
City of Ithaca portion $6 , 385
Town of Ithaca portion 3 , 000
Town of Dryden portion 600
Cornell University portion 3 , 700
Carried Unanimously
HIGHWAYS , STREET LIGHTING AND REFUSE COMMITTEE :
Bids - Air Compressor
Comm. Shaw reported that two bids were received for supplying a 175
CFM Air Compressor, as follows :
1 . Seneca Supply and Equipment Company, bidding on
an Ingersoll Rand Model P185WJD . . . $8 , 949 net .
2 . State Equipment Company bidding on a Sullair
Model 185DPQ . . . $8 , 293 net .
Resolution
By Comm. Shaw: Seconded by Comm. Ewanicki
RESOLVED, that the contract for providing one 1978 Model 175 CFM
portable Air Compressor in accordance with the specifications of
November 30 , 1978, be awarded to State Equipment Company for their
net bid of $8 , 293 .
Carried Unanimously
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BRIDGES , CREEKS AND STORM DRAINAGE COMMITTEE :
Requisition #1--Finger Lakes_ Construction Compaq
By Comm. Banfield : Seconded by Comm. Schickel
RESOLVED, that requisition #1 from Finger Lakes Construction
Company for construction services in connection with the Fall Creek
sub-drain, be approved in the amount of $78 , 284 . 07 .
Discussion followed on the floor .)
A vote on the Resolution resulted as follows :
Carried Unanimously
PUBLIC BUILDINGS , PUBLIC GROUNDS kND PARKS COMMITTEE :
Agreements on Peri heral Street Vaults
By Comm. Schickel : Seconded by C tmn Ewanicki
WHEREAS , the City of Ithaca has heretofore permitted the use of
certain sub-surface portions of tie street right-of-way as below-
ground vaults by certain abutting property owners or their pre-
decessors on the streets adjacent to the Ithaca Commons , and
WHEREAS , to maintain the use of said vaults it was necessary to make
improvements to the structure of said vaults during the course of
the "Peripheral Streets Project" construction, and
WHEREAS , the Common Council of the City of Ithaca has passed a
resolution giving the abutting property owners the right to either
abandon their vaults or not , aban onment to be at city expense except
for service relocation, and recon truction to be at property owner ' s
expense ,
NOW, THEREFORE , BE IT RESOLVED , t at the Mayor be authorized to
execute the agreements to these terms with the property owners along
the Phase I streets of the peripheral streets project , as follows :
Salvatore Pirro 134 West State Street
Anthony J . Leonardo II 101 West State Street
Mrs . Benjamin Natali 107 North Cayuga Street
Jason Fane 101 East State Street
Mrs . Marilyn W. Ryan 108-112 West State Street
Cayuga Apartments , Inc . 102 West State Street
Myron Stanton 105 West State Street
Richard J . & Carolyn Boro�nkay 124 South Cayuga Street
Oliver Weinsheimer 121 South Cayuga Street
Ronald M. Lewis 106 South Cayuga Street
William Baldini 102 East State Street
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the gayor be authorized to execute
similar agreements with those owners along the streets of Phase II
of the peripheral streets project as soon as such agreements can be
formulated.
Carried Unanimously
Change Order--Giordano Constructi n Company
By Comm. Schickel : Seconded by Comm. Banfield
RESOLVED, that change order #6 in the contract of Giordano Construc-
tion Company for construction of peripheral streets which provides for
repairs to building foundations a required, be approved in the addi-
tional amount of $1 , 320 . 58 .
Carried Unanimously
Change Order--Giordano Construction Company
By Comm. Schickel : Seconded by Comm. Allan
RESOLVED, that change order #7 in the contract of Giordano Construc-
tion Company for the construction of peripheral streets which provides
for the installation of three flo r drain covers in alleyways , be
approved in the additional amount of $105 . 00 .
Carried Unanimously
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Change Order--Giordano Construction Company
By Comm. Schickel : Seconded by Comm. Ban ield
RESOLVED, that change order #8 in the contract of Giordano Construc-
tion Company for the construction of peripheral streets which provides
for change in a vault , be approved in the amount of deduct $210 . 00 .
Carried Unanimously
Request for Payment--V. Giordano Supply Company
By Comm. Schickel : Seconded by Comm. Allan
RESOLVED, that a bill from V. Giordano Supply Company for tree
grates to be used in Phase II of the peripheral streets program, be
approved in the amount of $4, 556 . 20 .
Carried Unanimously
Request for Payment--Robert Boehlecki
By Comm. Schickel : Seconded by Comm. Ewanicki
RESOLVED, that a bill from Robert Boehlecki for professional services
in connection with the rehabilitation of the Southside Community
Center through November 29 , 1978 , be approved in the amount of
O $740 . 00 .
Discussion followed on the floor .
QQ A vote on the resolution resulted as follows :
Carried Unanimously
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FINANCE, NTS AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS COMMITTEE :
Audit
By Comm. BL _. ield: Seconded by Comm. Schickel
RESOLVED, that bills audited and approved by the Finance Committee
as listed on Abstract No . 23 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 bills receivable be approved and ordered
rendered.
Carried Unanimously
Peterson G- -Ice
By Comm. B�_ ld: Seconded by Comm. Ewanicki
WHEREAS , th �ievance Committee met with Mr . Peterson and his
representat= �s on December 12th, and after hearing the presentation
of both parties involved;
NOW, THEREFORE , BE IT RESOLVED, that the Committee requests your
recommendations that the grievance be denied and that the interested
parties be notified of our decision.
Carried Unanimously
Construction inspectors ' Seminar
By Comm. Ban ield: Seconded by Comm. Ewanicki
RESOLVED, that William Szabo , Sr . Engineering Aide , be authorized
to attend a Construction Inspectors ' Seminar of the American Public
Works Association in Syracuse , January 28 through February 2 , 1979 ,
including expenses for meals , lodging, registration and transporta-
tion.
Carried Unanimously
PARKING, TRAFFIC AND TRANSIT COMMITTEE :
Monthly Parking Permits
By Comm. Allan: Seconded by Comm. Ewanicki
RESOLVED, that the rates for monthly permits for off-street parking
in unmetered areas be changed to provide for the following :
$15 . 00 per month permits parking anywhere in any unmetered
facility . (Seneca Garage , Lot "D" , Green Street Garage . )
$10 . 00 per month permits parking anywhere in the Green
Street Garage .
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$5 . 00 per month permits parking anywhere on the top
deck of the Green Street Garage .
and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the above rates are for permits
which will be issued at the parking booths and will be good for
a calendar month . No part-month tickets will be offered .
Discussion followed on the floor .
By Comm. Allan : Seconded by Comm. Ewanicki
RESOLVED, that the request for change in the Monthly Parking
Permits be referred to the Parking and Transit Committee .
Carried Unanimously
24-Hour Parking--Hawthorne Circle
By Comm. Allan: Seconded by Comm. Ewanicki
RESOLVED, that the request of the Common Council for 24-hour parking
on Hawthorne Circle be referred to the Parking and Traffic Committee .
Carried Unanim isly
Change in Route--Ithaca Transit
By Comm. Allan: Seconded by Comm. Ewanicki
RESOLVED, that effective January 2 , 1979 , Ithaca Transit de ate
that portion of Route 4 that serves Cass Park and extend Route 4
to the Elmira Road/Spencer Road area .
Discussion followed on the floor .
A vote on the resolution resulted as follows :
Carried Unanimously
Funding of Bus Route
Comm. Allan reported that the Town of Ithaca, Tompki ounty,
Ithaca College and the City of Ithaca have all agree__ partici-
pate in the funding of a bus route to serve the Ithaca College
campus and Tompkins County Hospital .
Resolution
By Comm. Allan: Seconded by Comm. Ewanicki
RESOLVED, that effective January 2 , 1979 , Ithaca Transit initiate
a new bus route to serve Ithaca. College campus and Tomp',:ins County
Hospital , and
IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED, , that the Common Council be re rested to
amend the personnel roster of the Transit Division of ;e Depart-
ment of Public Works to include two additional bus dri 2rs to
provide for the new service .
Carried Unanimously
ADJOURNMENT :
On a motion the meeting adjourned at 5 : 02 p .m.
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J ep A-7 Rundle , City Clerk Edward on 1 e Mayor
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS
ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE
DECEMBER 13, 1978
11054 Co-op Food Stores G2122 24.62
11055 William J. Gerber G2122 16.32
11056 Chester Galaska G2122 146.77
11057 Morse Chain Co. G2122 131.26
11058 Ithaca College G2122 48.96
11059 Ithaca High School G2122 18.32
11060 Wilson & Son Plumbing G2122 44.92
11061 David Bowlsby F2144 15.00
11062 Cornell University F2650 47.50
11063 Emery Trowbridge F2144 98.64
11064 City of Ithaca-Capital Fund F2801 16.30
11065 City of Ithaca-Capital Fund F2801 1104.28
11065 City of Ithaca-Capital Fund G2801 1104. 28
11066 City of Ithaca-Capital Fund F2801 178.14
11067 City of Ithaca-Capital Fund G2801 236.00
11068 City of Ithaca-Capital Fund F2801 460.00
11068 City of Ithaca-Capital Fund G2801 460.00
11069 City of Ithaca-Capital Fund F2801 2367.27
11070 City of Ithaca-Capital Fund G2801 115.39
TOTAL 6633.97
WATER $4,287.13
S WER $ 346.84
APPRO D BY ANCE COMMITTEE
1186 New York State Electric & Gas A2560 1100
1187 New York State Electric & Gas A2560 59.00
1188 City of Ithaca-Sewer Fund A2801 277.10
1189 Jeffrey Matta A1710 952.91
1190 Ithaca City School Dist. A2220 6,779.34
TOTAL 8,069.35
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BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS
CITY OF ITHACA, NEW YORK
Regular Meeting 4 : 00 P.M. December 27, 1978
PRESENT :
Mayor - Conley
Commissioners (4) - Banfield, Ewanicki , Schickel , Shaw
ABSENT :
Commissioners (2) - Allan, Cleveland
OTHERS PRESENT :
Supt . of Public Works - Dingman
Asst . Supt . of Public Works - Hannan
City Engineer - Cox
Traffic Engineer - Gombas
Alderman - Bordoni
City Clerk - Rundle
MINUTES :
co By Comm. Schickel : Seconded by Comm. Shaw
0 RESOLVED, That the Minutes of the December 13, 1978 meeting be approved
as recorded by the City Clerk.
Q Carried Unanimously
Q PERSONS APPEARING BEFORE THE BOARD :
"Q Downtown Ithaca Businessmen' s Association
Stewart Lewis complimented Supt . Dingman for the lighting of the Commons
during the Christmas season, and also for the maintenance of the Commons .
Mr. Lewis , representing the Downtown Ithaca Businessmen ' s Association ,
addressed the Board requesting an extension of free parking in the Seneca
Street Ramp , Green Street Ramp and Parking Lot D on Thursday and Friday
evenings and all day Saturday to enhance shopping in the downtown. He
also requested improved signage in the parking area and presented a sample
of what the Association would like to Comm. Schickel . He discussed the
type of lighting on the Commons and Cayuga Street , requesting additional
wattage out?ut . Supt . Dingman informed him that the procedure to follow
if the Ii, burned out is to notify the Police Department.
Supt . Dingy, explained that the sodium lights give 1 . 3-1 . 5 times as much
light as tiie mercury for the same wattage , and suggested that perhaps a
higher wattage output is needed which might require changing the ballasts .
Mayor Conley suggested that the DIBA, NYSE&G and the Board meet to discuss
the lighting problems .
Mr. Lewis also suggested looking at the parking situation in the near
future , which differs seriously between the malls and the downtown.
PARKING , TRAFFIC AND TRANSIT COMMITTEE:
Free Parking
By Comm. Ewanicki : Seconded by Comm. Schickel
RESOLVED, That the present provision of free parking on Thursday and
Friday evenings and all day Saturdays be continued in Parking Lot ' D' ,
Green Street Parking Garage and the Seneca Parking Garage .
Carried Unanimously
Mayor Conley voted Aye also.
Memo from Andrea Clardy , Ithaca Commons Coordinator re Parking Ramps
Mayor Conley called attention to the following memo from Andrea Clardy ,
Ithaca Commons coordinator , to Mayor Conley which deals with the parking
conditions on the Green Street Parking Garage and the graphic systems for
the Central District :
"Would you kindly advise the Board of Public Works of the following
resolutions unanimously accepted by the members of the Commons Advisory
Board at the most recent meeting of that Board , on December 15 , 1978?
1 . "Resolved: That Mayor Conley be asked to advise the Board of Public
Works of the concern felt by the Commons Advisory Board for proper
and complete exit marking in the Green Street Parking Ramp . " The
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WATER AND SANITARY SEWERS COMMITTEE :
A option o Stearns & Wheler report on sewer system analysis
Comm. Ewanicki reported that Stearns & Wheler , Consulting Engineers for
the Wastewater Facilities Plan, have presented an infiltration/inflow
analysis report in connection with this project . Their analysis indicated
an infiltration of approximately 4. 9 mgd. Their analysis also identified
storm-related inflow greater than 15 mgd. They estimated that the approxi-
mately 1 . 9 mgd of existing infiltration could be cost effectively removed
through sewer rehabilitation. They also estimate that approximately one-
half or 7. 5 mgd of inflow can be cost effectively removed through rehabili-
tation of the system and enforcement of the sewer use ordinance . Based on
these findings , Stearns and Wheler is recommending that the proposed up-
grading of the sewage treatment plant be planned to include 3 . 0
mgd of unremovable infiltration, and 7. 5 mgd of unremovable peak hourly
inflow. Stearns and Wheler also recommends that a sewer system evaluation
survey be performed to refine the magnitude of the excessive infiltration/
inflow, determine its specific locations , and determine the best measures
to e1 -ninate it . The approximate cost of such a survey is $1 , 130 , 000 .
Sever:- -five percent of the cost of the sewer system evaluation survey is
(o availa le from USEPA. An additional 12 1/2o would become available from
® NYSDEC when a Step 3 (construction) grant is awarded. Stearns and Wheler
make the following recommendations with respect to this report :
1 . That it be reviewed and accepted by the City of Ithaca and transmitted
to the NYSDEC and USEPA for their review.
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2 . That Stearns and Wheler be authorized to prepare an amendment to the
Sti2p 1 grant to include the cost of a sewer system evaluation survey.
3. That the city continue the enforcement of its sewer use ordinance to
remove i - egal connections .
4 . That there be continued monitoring of the ground water observance until
the sewer system evaluation survey is completed.
Resolution ,
By Comm. Ei,._-.i cki : Seconded by Comm. Shaw
RESOLVED . the Board of Public Works approve and adopt the infiltration/
infloi, an. prepared by Stearns and Wheler in December 1978 in
connec-io: the Wastewater Facilities Plan ; and
IT IS FURTi: RESOLVED, That the Common Council be requested to authorize
an application for a sewer system evaluation survey as an amendment to the
existing wastewater facilities planning grant ; and
IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED , That the Superintendent be authorized to take such
actions as are necessary to implement these recommendations .
Carried Unanimously
Expungement c1 bill # 10864 to Richard Boronka
By Comm. Ewan cki : Seconded by Comm. Shaw
RESOLVED, That the Department of Public Works bill # 10864 to Mr. Richard
Boronkay in the amount of $686 . 98 be expunged. (Portions of this bill
should have been charged to Capital Account #140 , Downtown Street Improve-
ments . A corrected bill is included in today' s audit . )
Carried tlnanimousl,\
HIGHWAYS , STREET LIGHTING AND REFUSE COMMITTEE :
Adoption o Curb Assessments and Call for Public Hearing
Comm. Shaw reported that acting on the aut orization of the Board of Public
Works on April 26 , 1978 , the department has caused 728 feet of new curb
and gutter to be constructed in the 200 block of Fifth Street in connection
with the improvement of Fifth Street . Of this 728 feet , 72 feet are
assessable against the city ; 6S6 feet are assessable against abutting
private property frontage . The total cost of the curbing thus installed ,
including overhead , is $6 , 096 . 29 , resulting in a unit cost of 58 . 37 per
foot , or an ,issessable cost of $4 . 19 per foot . The property Owners '
frontage and assessment is as follo%%s :
Agway Petroleum Corp . , P. O. Box 4852 , SN'racuse , N. Y . 13221
Premises at 702 Hancock Street - 320 feet at 51 , 365 . 94
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at 123 S. Cayuga Street and the fourth floor of the building at 108 E.
Green Street for use by its welfare department . This rental is covered
by a three-year lease which expires at the end of this year.
Resolution
By Comm. Schickel : Seconded by Comm. Ewanicki
RESOLVED, That the Superintendent and the City Attorney be authorized to
negotiate with Tompkins County to establish a new rental rate based on
present day costs .
Carried Unanimously
Receipt of Bids - Equipment for floodlighting ballfields at Cass Park
Comm. Schickell reported that one bid was received on Monday, Decem er 18th,
for supplying electrical equipment for floodlighting ballfields at Cass
Park from Cayuga Electric Company for $39 , 579. 35.
Resolution
By Comm. Schickel : Seconded by Comm. Ewanicki
RESOLVED, That subject to the provision of funds for the Cass Park ball
(� field floodlighting, the contract for supplying electrical equipment for
0 floodlighting the ball fields at Cass Park in accordance with the speci-
fications of November 17 , 1978 be awarded to Cayuga Electric Company for
Q their bid of $39 , 579. 35 .
Q Carried Unanimously
Q Receipt of Bids - Poles and fixtures for floodlighting ballfields at Cass
Park
Comm. Schickel reported that one bid was received on Thursday, December 21 ,
1978 , for supplying southern pine poles and fixtures for floodlighting
ballfields at Cass Park, from Koppers Company for $12 ,586 . 25 .
Resolution
By Comm. Schickel : Seconded by Comm. Ewanicki
RESOLVED, That subject to the provision of funds for the Cass Park ball-
fields floodlighting, the contract for supplying southern pine poles and
fixtures for floodlighting ballfields at Cass Park , be awarded to Koppers
Company for their bid of $12 , 586 . 25 .
Carried Unanimously
Receipt of Bids - Door repair at Southside Community enter_
Comm. Schickel reported that two bids were received of r the repair of
doors and hardware at the Southside Center as follows :
McGuire and Bennett , Inc . - $ 7 , 021
McPherson Builders , Inc . - $8 , 565
Resolution
By Comm. Schickel : Seconded by Comm. Shaw
RESOLVED, That the contract for door repairs at the Southside Center in
accordance with the specifications of December 6 , 1978 , be referred to
the Buildings and Grounds Committee with power to act.
Carried Unanimously
FINANCE , ACCOUNTS AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS COMMITTEE :
Audit
By Comm. Banfield: Seconded by Comm. Ewanicki
RESOLVED, That bills audited and approved by the Finance Committee as
listed on Abstract No . 24 of the General Fund accounts of the Department
of Public Works , and on Abstract No . 23 of the Water and Sewer Division ,
be approved for payment .
IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED , That bills receivable be approved and ordered
rendered.
Carried Unanimously
PARKING , TRAFFIC AND TRANSIT COMMITTEE :
Report of Traffic—Committee Meeting
Comm. Ewanicki reported on the Traffic Committee Meeting of December 19
which dealt with the matters of traffic control at North Albany/West Court
Street intersection; North Albany/North Geneva Street intersection ; and
on odd-side even- side parking on Hawthorn Circle .
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BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS
ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE
December 27, 1978
11071 Richard L. Patterson G2122 14.80
11072 Cesario 0"Rourke G2122 29.61
11073 The Vineyard Rest. G2122 32.64
11074 Susan Mackay F2144 15.00
11075 Co-op Consumers Inc. F2144 15.00
11076 City of Ithaca F2801 37.61
11077 Finger Lakes Construction F2144 74.18
11078 Stever Bros. , Inc. F2650 126.37
11079 Richard Boronkay G2122 148.50
11080 City of Ithaca F2801 489.63
11081 Albanese Plumbing G2122 21.00
11082 Donohue-Halverson G2122 7.00
11083 L. Hitll Plumbing & Heating G2122 26.00
11084 Frank Orzino G2122 10.00
11085 Leroy Weber G2122 18.00
11086 City of Ithaca F8310-6-309 825.14
11086 City of Ithaca G8110-6-309 825.14
11087 City of Ithaca F8310-6-309 83.12
11087 City of Ithaca G8110-6-309 83.11
11088 City of Ithaca F8310-6-309 3.83
11088 City of Ithaca G8110-6-309 3.83
11089 City of Ithaca F8310-6-309 9.57
11089 City of Ithaca G8110-6-309 9„57
11090 City of Ithaca F8310-6-309 8.31
11090 City of Ithaca G8110-6-309 8.32
11091 City of Ithaca F8310-6-309 68.35
11091 City of Ithaca G8110-6-309 68.35
TOTAL 3,061.98
WATER 1,756.11
SEWER 1,305.87
APPRO D BY INANCE COMMITTEE
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