HomeMy WebLinkAboutMN-BPW-1983 ;BOARD OF PUBLIC- WORKS PROCEEDINGS 3 1 1
CITY OF ITHACA, NEW YORK
Regular Meeting 4,: 00 P.M. January IZ, 1983
PRESENT:
Mayor - Shaw
Commissioners (5) - Clarke, Gerkin, Gutenberger, Schickel , Walker
ABSENT:
Commissioner (1) - Stone
OTHERS PRESENT:
Supt. o Public Works - Kinsella
Asst. to Supt. - Dougherty
City Controller - Spano
Dept. City Controller - Cafferillo
Dep. Clerk - Paolangeli
City Attorney - Tavelli
Transit Supervisor - Carpenter
Personnel Administrator - Collins
Purchasing Agent - Clynes
Aldermen - Schuler, Banfield, Hoffman, Killeen
(y) Town of Ithaca Supervisor - Desch
N PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
W Mayor Shaw led all present in the Pledge of Allegiance to the American
�[ flag.
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Mayor Shaw introduced the new commissioners , Susan Clarke and Harold
Gerkin to the Board..
MINUTES:
By Comm. Walker: Seconded by Comm. Schickel
RESOLVED, That the minutes of the December 22, 1982 meeting be approved
with the following corrections :
Item 8a under Water & Sewer Committee (Chemical Bid) - Approved
' RESOLVED; That the contract for supplying annual chemical require-
ments for use in the water and sewer division be awarded as follows :
i .#8a Ferric�Chloride, e480 Baume.to Monarch Chemical - .$14 . 14 per cwt'.
Item 8b under Water & Sewer Committee ( Chemical Bid) - Deleted
"8b - Ferric Chloride, 42 Baume to Raeco Products - $24 . 75 per cwt ."
Carried Unanimously
SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS:
Mayor Shaw entertained nominations from the floor for the office of
Vice Chairman of the Board.
Comm. Walker nominated Gerald Schickel for the office of Vice Chairman
and his nomination was seconded by Comm. Gutenberger.
Resolution to Close Nominations
By Comm. Walker: Seconded by Comm. Gutenberger
RESOLVED, That the nominations for tqe office of Vice Chairman of the
Board be closed.
Carried Unanimously
A vote on the resolution nominating Comm. Schickel for the office of
Vice Chairmen resulted as follows :
Carried Unanimously
COMMUNICATIONS :
Mayor Shaw reported receiving a letter from Sean Killeen and Jim Dennis ,
Cub Scout leaders of Pack 19 Belle Sherman School , thanking the staff of
the Department of Public Works , and in particular Mr . Richard Ferrel , for
the tour provided the group on January 6 of the Maintenance Facility.
Mayor Shaw asked that the letter be made available in the Clerk 's Office
with a copy to be sent to Mr. Ferrel and a copy in his Personnel folder.
PETITIONS AND HEARINGS OF PERSONS BEFORE THE BOARD:
Paul Fidler, 910 N. Cayuga Street, spoke to the Board about the condition
of the gutter in front of 908 N. Cayuga Street which has a low spot in it.
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,He said the matter had been called to the attention of former Supt :
'Dingman, Supt. Kinsella and. Asst. to the Supt. Dougherty commencing
in 1979, with no results .
Mayor Shaw referred the matter to the Streets , Facilities , Parks and
Refuse Committee for investigation.
Sante Bassanelli, 814 N. Cayuga Street, spoke to the Board concerning
the condition of the street in front of his house and driveway which
is low, permitting the water to stand there and back up into his base-
ment. He said the condition occurred when the street was resurfaced ,
3=4 years previous . He reported the matter to .J. Dougherty, D.Banfielf
` and Supt. Kinsella, but nothing has been done to correct it.
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Mayor Shaw referred the complaint to the Streets , Facilities , Parks
and Refuse Committee for investigation.
COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR:
'Committees of the- Board
Mayor Shaw made the following appointments to the Committees of the
Board for 1983 :
Water and Sewer
Gerald Schickel, Chair
Kenneth Walker, Vice Chair
Harold Gerkin
Streets, Facilities , Parks and Refuse
John Gutenberger, Chair
Harold Gerkin, Vice Chair
Susan Clarke
Finance, Personnel and Administration
Kenneth Walker, Chair
Charlotte Stone, Vice Chair
Gerald Schickel
Parking, Traffic and Transit
Charlotte Stone, Chair
Susan Clarke, Vice Chair
i� John Gutenberger
1 Liaison Responsibilities
Planning and Development Board-
Commons Advisory Board - Gerald Schickel (non-voting liaison)
I Conservation Advisory Council
' Hydropower Commission-
SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
Supt. Kinsella reported that he had talked to Comm. Stone via telephone
and she hopes to be back in Ithaca this week; she conveyed appreciation
to the Board for the Xmas plant sent to her while in the hospital .
Street Lighting Experiment
Supt. Kinsella reported that he �had a request for approval from NYSE&G
to install 33 luminars on Seneca and Green Streets as an experiment to
report on the overall effect and acceptability . He referred the request
to the Enery Commission for input; he will meet with them on the 20th
and will report back to the Board at its next meeting .
` WATER AND SEWER COMMITTEE:
Request for Executive Session
By Comm. Schickel : Seconded by Comm. Gutenberger
RESOLVED, That the Board adjourn into Executive Session at the close of
the regular meeting to discuss condemnation for the sewage treatment.
plant.
Carried Unanimously
Request for Payment- -Stearns & Wheler
By Comm. Schickel : Seconded by Comm. Gutenberger
RESOLVED, That the following payment requests from Stearns & Wheler for
professional engineering services in connection with the design of
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additions and modifications to the Wastewater Treatment Facility, be3 1 3
approved for payment:
- drawings and specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . $104 , 067 . 96
- redesign resulting from Value Engineer. . . . . . . . 455 . 06
- geotechnical services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 239 . 07
- Value Engineering studies . . . . . . . . . . . 198 . 29
regulatory review, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1, 210 . 08
permits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 576 . 31
Carried Unanimously
Request for Payment- -Stearns Wheler
. By Comm. Schickel: 1 Seconded by Comm. Walker
RESOLVED, That -the payment request from Stearns $ Wheler for professional
engineering services for the development of an Industrial Pretreatment
Program, be approved in the amount of $2-, 257 . 81
Carried Unanimously
Request for Payment--T.G.Miller Associates p.c .
By Comm. Schickel : Seconded by Comm. Walker
RESOLVED, That the payment request from- T.G.Miller Associates p .c . for
additional surveying in connection with the Design II phase of the Sewage
Treatment Facility, be approved in the amount of $480 .
(Y) Carried Unanimously
Legal Counsel--Request of Specia.`1 Joint Subcommittee
By Comm. Schickel: Seconded by Comm. Walker
UJ WHEREAS, the Special Joint Subcommittee has recommended the retention of
legal counsel to provide professional services in connection with the
Q Ithaca Area Wastewater Facility project-Industrial Pretreatment Program,
and
WHEREAS, these services are required to assist the project in developing
appropriate codes , rules and .regulation for the administration of the
Industrial Pretreatment Program, and
WHEREAS, a proposal dated November 15, 1982 has been received from the
firm of Buyoucos , Barney, Grossman & Roth for ..said services in the amount
of $6, 250, and
WHEREAS, the Superintendent of Public Works recommends acceptance of this
proposal; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Board of Public Works hereby accepts and approves said
proposal and authorizes the Mayor to sign said proposal on behalf of the
City of Ithaca.
Discussion followed .on the floor. Comm. Gutenberger commented that he did
not feel comfortable with hiring the Town of Ithaca Attorney to develop
rules and regulations for the joint venture. He wondered if the proper
solicitaion had been done.
Supervisor Desch responded that the narrow scope addressed is only focused
on the pretreatment part of the project; and has to do with the creation
of .what could be a joint sewage use ordinance; it has nothing to do with
any terms of the joint ownership agreement at all .
City Attu Tavelli commented that he did not see any potential for conflict
of interest.
Amendment to Resolution
By Comm. Gutenberger: Seconded by Comm. Walker
RESOLVED, That the Board of Public Works hereby accepts and approves said
proposal and authorizes the Mayor to sign said proposal as agent for the
joint owners , City of Ithaca, Town of Ithaca and Town of Dryden.
Carried Unanimously
Comm. Gutenberger commented that he would feel the same if the City
Attorney were being hired instead of the County Attorney .
A vote on the Main Motion as amended resulted as follows :
Ayes (5) - Clarke, Gerkin, Schickel , Walker, Mayor Shaw
Nay (1) - Gutenberger
Carried
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Public Hearing
Comm. Schickel reported that it is a pre-requisite for the receipt of
Step III construction grants for the new Wastewater Treatment Facility
that a public hearing be conducted by the Water and Sewer Committee of
the Board of Public Works regarding the matter of properties located
within environmentally sensitive areas . The purpose of the hearing is
to notify the general public and those specific property owners of
conditions imposed upon such areas for future development as it pertains
to sewer construction.
Resolution
By -Comm. Schickel: Seconded by Comm. Clarke
RESOLVED, That the City Clerk is hereby directed to advertise a public .. .,
hearing date of March .9, 1983, on the matter of environmentally sensitive
areas in the City of Ithaca; and it is further
RESOLVED, That the Water and Sewer Committee of the Board of Public Works
conduct this hearing and report to the Board of Public Works its findings
and recommendations .
Amendment to Resolution
By Comm. Gutenberger: Seconded by Comm. Clarke
RESOLVED, That "at 7: 30 p.m." be added to the resolution following the
date.
Carried Unanimously
A vote on the main motion as amended resulted as follows :
Carried Unanimously
STREETS, FACILITIES, PARKS $ REFUSE COMMITTEE :
Request for Payment--O' Brien $ ere Engineers , Inc .
By Comm. Gutenberger: Seconded y Comm. Walker
RESOLVED, That the payment request from O'Brien & Gere Engineers , Inc .
for engineering services in connection with the Six Mile Creek rehabila.;►3-
tion , be approved in the amount of $411 . 93. " Carried Unanimously
Capital Improvements Projects
By Comm. Gutenberger: Seconded by Comm. Schickel
WHEREAS, the Common Council has established a capital projects reserve
fund; and
WHEREAS, the Energy Task Force has received project referrals from the
Energy Commission; and
WHEREAS, at present, two projects , namely the Community Service Building
insulation and the South Side Community Center storm window projects
have been recommended by the Energy Task Force; now, therefore , be it
RESOLVED, That the Board of Public Works recommends approval of the
aforementioned projects , i . e.
a. . Community Service Building Insulation . . . . . . Cost $15,000
Payback 2+ years
b . Southside Community Center Storm Windows . . . . . Cost $ 7 , 000
Payback S . l years
it is further
RESOLVED, That this recommendation be forwarded to the Budget and
Administration Committee and the Common Council for approval and fundi
Discussion followed on the floor.
Alderman Banfield raised the question of whether or not we should eliminat(
the Community Service Building insulation from this resolution. He
commented that the issue of the Community Service Building will be
{ discussed in depth this year . Since the season for insulating to generate
any cost savings for 1983 is. about over, he felt that the matter might
better be put off until September when everyone has a better understanding
of what will be done with the building.
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Supt. Kinsella discussed the possibility of the closing of the east
Ming of the building.
Comm. Schickel commented that he agreed with Aldm. Banfield. If the
savings in insulation would not be generated this year he would like
to see it post-poned until some decisions are made on the entire building .
A vote on the resolution resulted as follows :
Ayes (3) - •Gerkin, Gutenberger, Mayor Shaw
Nays . (3) —Clarke, Walker, Schickel
Motion Defeated
Resolution
By Comm. Gutenberger: Seconded by Comm. Clarke :
RESOLVED, That the Board of Public Works recommends approval of the
Southside Center storm window project at a cost of $7 ,000 , payback
5. 1 years.
Carried Unanimously
Request for Payment- -McFarland-Johnson Engineers , Inc.
By Comm. Gutenberger: Seconded by Comm. Walker
( ) RESOLVED, That the payment request from McFarland-Johnson Engineers , Inc.
(V for professional services in connection with the construction of the
W North Tioga Streeet' Bridge over Cascadilla Creek, be approved in the
amount of $203 . 34 .
Q Carried Unanimously
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Road Salting Report
By Comm. Gutenberger: Seconded by Comm. Walker a
RESOLVED, That the Board acknowledges receipt of the 1983 Road Salting
Guidelines, dated January 12, 1983. - -
Carried Unanimously
Alderman Banfield requested that copies of the Road Salting document
be sent to all Council members and the Conservation Advisory Council
for their consideration. Mayor Shaw directed Supt . Kinsella .to arrange
for the .Council and Conservation Advisory Council to be sent copies .
FINANCE, PERSONNEL AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE :
Audit
By Comm. Walker: Seconded by Comm. Schickel
RESOLVED, that bills audited and approved by the Finance Committee, as
listed on Abstract No. 1 of the General Fund Accounts of the Department
of Public Works, and on Abstract No . 1 of the Water and Sewer Fund, be
approved for payment. It is further
RESOLVED, That bills receivable be approved and ordered rendered.
A vote on the resolution resulted as follows :
Ayes (5 ) - Gerkin, Gutenberger, Schickel , Walker, Mayor Shaw
Abstention (1) - Clarke
Carried
PARKING, TRAFFIC AND TRANSIT COMMITTEE :
Bus Service Agreements
By Comm. Clarke: Seconded by Comm. Gutenberger
RESOLVED, That an agreement between the Swarthout and Ferris Bus Service
and the City of Ithaca which provides for the operation by Swarthout and
Ferris of a commuter bus service between downtown Ithaca and the South
Lansing/Triphammer and Village Apartments/Sapsucker /Ithaca area via
the Cornell University campus for the period January 1 , 1983 through
December 31 , 1983, be approved for signature by the Mayor . It is further
RESOLVED, That an agreement between the City of Ithaca, Cornell University ,
the Town of Ithaca, the Village of Lansing, Tompkins County, and the
Village of Cayuga Heights , all as subsidizers of the Northeast Transit
program, which agreement provides for administration by the City of two
regular commuter bus service routes on behalf of the subsidizers , serving
the downtown Ithaca areas and the South Lansing/Triphammer and Village
Apartments/Sapsucker/Ithaca areas via the 'Cornell University campus for
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the period January 1 , 1983 through December 31 , 1983 , be approved for
signature by the Mayor.
Carried Unanimously
Air Conditioning on the City Buses
Comm. Clark reported that previous discussions with the Board of Public
Works members on the matter of air conditioning City of Ithaca transit
buses revealed there is a difference of preference by members of the
Board as to whether or whether not to have air conditioning on the
transit buses . °
Staff has conferred with State agencies involved with the funding of
capital equipment acquisitions regarding specifications and .bidding prc. ...
cedures . The State agencies have indicated a desire that the City
decide beforehand whether or whether not to have air conditioning on new
buses, and then to proceed with bidding accordingly. Considerable
discussion has taken place regarding a preference. It is staff 's
recommendation to standarize on air conditioning of City buses and to
specify in the current documents the inclusion of air conditioning to
be included by the vendor.
Resolution
By Comm. Clarke: Seconded by Comm. Walker
WHEREAS, the staff of the Department of Public Works has reviewed the
specifications for three City of Ithaca transit buses ; and
WHEREAS, it -is the desire of the Transit Division to standardize on
air conditioned buses ; and
WHEREAS, it is the advice of the State agencies to select one option for
bidding; therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Board of Public Works does support the recommendation
of staff and confirms the specifications shall include air conditioning.,
to be provided by the vendor.
Discussion followed on the floor. °
A vote on the resolution resulted as follows :
Aye(1) - Gutenberger
Nays (4) - Mayor Shaw, Clarke, Schickel, Walker
Abstention (1) - Gerkin
Motion Defeated
Resolution
By Comm. Clarke: Seconded by Comm. Schickel
RESOLVED, That the Board of Public Works directs the Supt. of Public
Works to forward specifications to the appropriate agencies in Albany,
citing no air conditioning as a condition of the specifications for their
review.
Carried Unanimously
Section 18 funds for Bus Purchase
By Comm. Clarke: Seconded by Comm. Schickel
WHEREAS, the NYS Department of Transportation Transit Division has notified
us of the availability of the fourth year; Section 18 funds that can be
applied toward the purchase of a new bus ; and
WHEREAS, our pending application for new transit buses has been amender
from two to three buses ; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Public Works approves the amended application now,
therefore , be it
RESOLVED, That the Board of Public Works requests approval from the Budget
and Administration Committee and the Common Council to authorize the
expenditure of necessary funds from Capital Reserve Account #22-Buses , to
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cover the local share of the acquisition of three new City of Ithaca
Transit buses .
Discussion followed on the floor.
A vote on the resolution resulted as follows :
Carried Unanimously
OLD BUSINESS:
City Engineer Search
Comm. Gutenberger asked the status of the search for a City Engineer
and Comm. Schickel responded that the committee .is in the process of
reviewing applications .
Executive Session
The Board adjourned into Executive Session at 6: 15 p .m. and reconvened
in regular session at 6: 35 p.m.
Resolution from Executive Session
By Comm. Schickel: Seconded by Comm. Walker
RESOLVED, That the Firm of Buyoucos , Barney, Grossman $ Roth, in their
(Y) capacity as Attorney for the Town of Ithaca, be authorized to proceed
(\J as agents to represent the City in the matter regarding negotiations
IIJ and/or condenmantions of lands for the Sewer Project.
�[ Carried Unanimously
ADJOURNMENT:
On a motion the meeting adjourned at 6: 40 p.m.
C a llis t a F. P o a ngel i Dep. Cle r k — - � -- -
Gerald Schickel, Tice-Chair
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS
ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE
JANUARY 12, 1983
12610 Rita M. Bangs G2122 30.51
12611 Bowtac Inc. F2144 19.07 G2122 12.72
12612 Larry Frefinski F2144 15,71 G2122 10.47
12613 A. J. Eckert F2144 103.06
12614 David Lewis F2144 274.05
12615 Harlan Bliss F2144 253.10
12616 Patricia Garrett F2144 206.85
12617 Murry Death F2144 508.50
12618 Joseph 0. Ciaschi F2144 1192.88
12619 Morse Chain Co. G2120 175.00
12620 Town of Ithaca G2374 144A7
12621 Town of Ithaca G2374 382.15
12622 Town of Ithaca G2374 221.80
12623 Town of Ithaca G2374 519.71
12624 Town of Ithaca G2374 288.12
12625 Town of Ithaca G2374 297.95
12626 Town of Ithaca G2374 359000
12627 Dryden Sewer Dist. ## 2 G2374 623.29
12628 Donohue-Halverson F2650 8.77
12629 Patrick O'Connor G2650 34.00
TOTAL WR 2581.99 TOTAL SR 3098.79
TOTAL 5680.78
APPROVED BY FINANCE COMMITTEE
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BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS 319
CITY OF ITHACA, NEW YORK ,
Regular Meeting 4 : 00 P.M. January 26 , 1983
PRESENT:
Mayor - Shaw
Commissioners (S) - Clarke , Gerkin , Gutenberger, Walker, Schickel
ABSENT:
Commissioner (1) - Stone (Excused)
OTHERS PRESENT:
Supt. of Public Works - Kinsella
City Controller - Spano
Dep . Controller - Cafferillo
Asst. to Supt. - Dougherty
Dep. Clerk - Paolangeli
City Attorney - Tavelli
Purchasing Agent - Clynes
Alderman - Banfield, Schuler
M PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE :
Mayor Shaw led all present in the Pledge of Allegiance to the
(y) American flag.
[IJ MINUTES:
By Comm. Schickel : Seconded by Comm. Gerkin
Q RESOLVED, That the minutes of the January 12 , 1983 meeting be
approved as recorded by the Deputy City Clerk.
Carried Unanimously
ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA:
Water and Sewer Committee ---
City Attorney Tavelli requested the addition of an item concerning
the Ithaca Area Wastewater Treatment Plant Project- -a resolution
authorizing condemnation.
No board member objected.
Water and Sewer Committee
Comm. Schickel requested the addition of an item concerning an
expungement of water bill penalty.
No board member objected.
PETITIONS AND HEARINGS OF PERSONS BEFORE THE BOARD:
Mr. Jan C. Rogowicz , P.O. Box 102 , Ithaca, N.Y. ,-Pres . , Cascadilla
Boat Club, addressed the Board, requesting permission for continued
usage of two boat bays in the old Cascadilla boat house in Stewart
Park for a rowing training program.
COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR:
Letter from Natural History Society of the Finger Lakes Region
Mayor Shaw called attention to a letter from Robert M. Beck Ronald
M. Schassburger, copies of which were distributed to the Board,
Clerk' s Office and Council Liaison , requesting to meet with the Board
to discuss a Preliminary Proposal for a Natural History Gardens of the
Finger Lakes Region in the Six-Mile Creek area. Mayor Shaw said he
will appoint a committee of the Board to meet with the organization
who wish to elaborate on their proposal and answer questions the Board
might have .
HUD Workshop
Mayor Shaw reported having attended a two-day workshop in Washington,
D. C . the previous Thursday and Friday. The workshop was sponsored by
HUD on capital facilities- -planning for their maintenance and new
capital facilities , financing options , etc. The program was aimed at
Superintendents of Public Works , Planning Directors and City Controllers ,
but a few elected officials also attended. Mayor Shaw said he brought
back a good deal of information to share with the three department
heads mentioned.
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REPORT OF CITY ATTORNEY:
City Atty. Tavelli reported that he had received two lawsuits as a
result of the flood in 1981 , and requested a resolution to adjourn
into Executive Session at the end of the. meeting to discuss them.
Mayor Shaw commented that he had one personnel action which he wished
the Board to discuss while in Executive Session.
Resolution
By Comm. Gerkin: Seconded by Comm. Walker
RESOLVED, That the Board adjourn at the end of its regular session
into Executive Session to discuss the City' s response to two lawsuits
received as a result of the 1981 flood, and a personnel matter.
Carried Unanimously
SUPERINTENDENT' S REPORT :
Promotion
Supt . Kinsella requested approval for the promotion of Franklin
Gardner to the position of Parks and Grounds Supervisor in the Streets
and Facilities Division, at a salary of $19, 210 , effective January 30 ,
1983.
Resolution
By Comm. Walker: Seconded by Comm. Schickel
RESOLVED, That the Board approves the promotion of Franklin Gardner
to the position of Parks . and Grounds Supervisor in the Streets and
Facilities Division, at a salary of $19 , 210 , effective January 30 ,
1983.
Carried Unanimously
Update of Energy Items
Supt . Kinsella reported he had received a report from J. Clynes , Chair,
Energy Task Force, showing comparison of City Hall consumptions in 1981.
vs . 1982 . There was a net decrease in consumption of 21 . 5 percent with
. a reduction of 4 percent in cost. GIAC showed a net decrease in total."
energy consumption but a net increase of 11 . 9 percent in cost. The
Green Street garage bills for electricity are running about $700 per
month less in 1982 than in 1981 due to eliminating. lights.
Supt. Kinsella reported that plastic windows have been installed
throughout 'City Hall and will be done also throughout the Hall of
Justice. He reported that the contractor will be asked to balance
heat and ventilation systems in City Hall which will include controls ,
to improve the quality of air in City Hall .
Mr. Kinsella continued his report , covering other city facilities
and the programs they are involved in. He said the Fuel Management
System is running and the staff are tracking individual vehicles by
mileage per gallon, total quantity, etc, and will be preparing
recommendations to various department heads .
Request for Additional Clerical Help
Supt. Kinsella reported tithe department is currently short one
city engineer, and he needs extra help, either on a temporary or full-
time basis . He has asked for an extension of hours of the part-time
secretary from 20 to 35 hours for approximately 90 days to pick up
some of the overage they are experiencing .in paper work. He asked
for the sense of the Board on the problem.
Discussion followed on the floor. Comm. Walker commented that the
matter would be discussed following the regular session in his
committee .
Experimental Street Lighting Program
Supt . Kinsella asked for the advice and consent of the Board for an
experimental street light program on Seneca and Green Streets whereby
33 street lights will be converted to high pressure sodium by NYSE&G.
The Energy Commission approved and referred it back to the Board of
Public Works who indicated approval .
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COMMON COUNCIL LIAISON:
Tour of Tin Can
Alderman Ban field reported that the Human Services Committee were
trying to arrange a tour of the Tin Can and asked the Board to
accompany them; however, he had not heard back from Mr. Cutia so
no date was set.
Central Elementary School--Parent Teacher Organization
Alderman Banfi.eld referred to a letter dated January 10 , 1983,
addressed to Mayor Shaw concerning the hazardous traffic conditions
on perimeter streets . Alderman Schuler reported the problem had
been discussed recently with the Police Commissioners ; Mayor Shaw
discussed the matter with Police Chief Herson.
The letter was referred to Streets , Facilities , Parks & Refuse with
the request that the letter be answered.
WATER AND SEWER COMMITTEE :
Request for Pa merit- -Stearns & Wheler
By Comm. Schickel : Sec on e by Corm. Walker
cy) RESOLVED, That the following payment requests from Stearns & Wheler
for professional engineering services in connection with the design
of additions and modifications to the Wastewater -Treatment Facility,
N be approved for payment:
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- drawings and specifications . . , . . . . . $I23, 798 . 76
- redesign resulting from Value Engineering. . . 146 . 30
- geotechnical services . . . . . . . . . . 801 . 20
compliance with Grant Procedures . . . . . . . 478. 10
regulatory review. . . . . . 1, 293. 63
permits . . . . . . . , ..
Carried Unanimously .
Request for Payment- -Stearns & Wheler
By Comm. Schickel: Seconded by Comm. Walker
t RESOLVED, That the payment request from Stearns & Wheler for professional
engineering services for the development of an Industrial Pretreatment
Program, be approved in the amount of $52970. 72 .
Carried Unanimously
Request for Expungement of Penalty
Comm. Schickel reported the water bill for Woolworth' s Store was
missent to Utica, N.Y. instead of Ithaca, N.Y: and consequently by
the time it had been returned to the Ithaca store the deadline for
payment was passed.
Resolution
By Comm. Schickel: Seconded by Comm, Walker
RESOLVED, That the penalty of $16 . 91 on Account No. 51-006-3902 be
expunged due to the bill having been mailed to the incorrect address .
Carried Unanimously
Ithaca Area Wastewater Treatment Plant Project- -Resolution Authorizing
Proceedings Pursuant to Eminent Domain Law
By Comm. Schickel : Seconde by Comm. Gutenberger
WHEREAS, the Board of Public Works at a regularly scheduled meeting
thereof on January 12 , 1983 adopted a resolution authorizing the firm
of Buyoucos , Barney, Grossman and Roth (Project Counsel) to represent
the City in negotiations' for the acquisition and/or condemnations of
lands for the above Intermunicipal Sewer Project for the City of Ithaca
and the Towns of Ithaca and Dryden , and
WHEREAS, Project Counsel has advised the Board of Public Works that
negotiations are being actively pursued by the representatives of the
municipalities with Pierce and Cleveland, Inc, , owners of the lands in
the City of Ithaca on which is located Johnson' s Boatyard on Cayuga
Inlet and Pier Road, for the acquisition by agreement of a permanent
easement for an underground outfall pipe leading northerly from the
proposed new sewer plant first across Cascadilla Creek and then across
Johnson' s Boatyard and ultimately to Cayuga Lake , and for a temporary
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easement required to perform work in connection with said .easement ,
all as more particularly shown on a survey map or maps and engineering
plans on file in the City Engineer' s office , and
WHEREAS, Project Counsel have also advised that the municipalities
in the meantime must also take whatever steps are required by the
Eminent Domain Law of the State of New York for the purpose of
acquiring all interests and land required for the above public project ;
it is
RESOLVED,
A. That the Board of Public Works shall hold and conduct a public
hearing in accordance with and for the purposes set forth in the
provisions of Article 2 of the Eminent Domain Law (EDL) on
February 23, 1983, at 4: 00 p .m. in the Common Council Chambers ,
City Hall, 108 East Green Street, Ithaca, New York.
B. That the Clerk of the City of Ithaca is hereby directed to publish
in the Ithaca Journal for at least five consecutive days , the
last of which shall be at least ten days prior to the date of the
hearing, a notice of such hearing which shall be prepared by
Project Counsel giving the time , place and purpose of such hearing
and including such other matters as Project Counsel may advise, and
C. That the Board of Public Works shall conduct such hearing in behalf
of the City of Ithaca and the Towns of Ithaca and Dryden, the
participating municipalities in the Intermunicipal Project , and
shall , with assistance of the Projects Counsel , forthwith make
the determination and findings required by Article 2 of the EDL
and forthwith publish a brief synopsis thereof as required by
Article 2, and
D. Project Counsel is authorized to proceed with -further condemnation
proceedings for the acquisition of the easement herein above
described and for the acquisition of any other interests in land,
which may be required for the above project , if and when such
proceedings may be required and upon consultation with the partici
pating. municipalities or their duly designated agent or agency wits
whom Project Counsel may consult.
By adopting this resolution and holding the hearing, the municipalities
do not waive their right to assert that they are exempt from holding
the hearing pursuant to the provisions of Section 206, Eminent Domain
Law by virtue of any previous hearing or hearings held or conducted.
NOTICE OF HEARING
ITHACA AREA WASTEWATER TREATMENT PROJECT.
INTERMUNICIPAL SEWER TREATMENT PLANT PROJECT
(City of Ithaca, Town of Ithaca and Dryden,
participating municipalities) .
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing will be held on February
23, 1983, at 4 : 00 p.m. at the Common Council Chambers , City Hall , 108
East Green Street, in the City of Ithaca. The subject matter will be
(i) the acquisition of an easement for underground outfall pipes
conveying treated wastewater from the proposed new sewer treatment
plant across Cascadilla Creek and beneath the surface of lands of
Pierce and Cleveland, Inc. (Johnson' s Boatyard on Cayuga Inlet and
Pier Road) and continuing northerly into Pier Road and then to Cayuga
Lake, and (ii) information with respect to the purpose , need, locatioy.,-
construction, impact and other matters pertinent to the project.
All persons interested are invited to attend the hearing and to give
oral or written statements and submit other documentary material , if
any, concerning the Project.
The hearing will be conducted by the Board of Public Works of the
City of Ithaca in behalf of itself and the three municipalities
participating in the Project .
Joseph A. Rundle
Ithaca City Clerk
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A vote on the resolution resulted as follows :
Ayes (5) - Schickel , Gutenberger, Clarke , Gerkin, Shaw
Abstention (1) - Walker
Carried
Draft Priority List
Comm. Schickel reported that the committee had received a draft
priority list from the State showing that the city is below the
funding line for the wastewater treatment plant project . If the
project is not funded by 1984 the reimbursement rate will drop
considerably (from 75 to 55 percent) .
Mayor Shaw commented that Noel Desch and Mr. Kinsella will go to
Albany on February 8 to a public hearing to discuss the draft report.
STREETS, FACILITIES, PARKS AND REFUSE COMMITTEE :
Request for Payment- -O' Brien & Gere
By Comm. Gutenberger: Seconded-6y--Comm. Gerkin
RESOLVED, That the payment request from O' Brien & Gere Engineers , Inc.
for engineering services in connection with the Six Mile Creek
(y� rehabilitation be approved in the amount of $2 , 400. 00.
Carried Unanimously
LJJ Activities in .Stewart Park
< By Comm. Gutenberger: Seconded by Comm. Clarke
Q WHEREAS, the development of Cass Park has provided facilities for
organized sports , and
WHEREAS, Stewart Park is more a family-oriented, casual-use park,
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That organized, scheduled sports activities be prohibited
in Stewart Park.
Discussion followed on the floor regarding dredging in Cass Park area.
Alderman Banfield reminded the Board that any ball fields developed
in that area of Cass Park were to be set aside for use for young
women' s ball playing.
A vote on the resolution resulted as follows :
Carried Unanimously
GIAC Lease Arrangements (EOC)
City .Atty. Tavelli reported that he is preparing a lease to be sent
to the Tompkins County Administrator' s Office for Mr. Murphy to
handle. Mayor Shaw commented that Supt. Kinsella is the city' s
representative to negotiate the leases
Cascadilla Boat Club
The request from the Cascadilla Boat Club for continued usage of
two boat bays in the old Cascadilla boat house in Stewart Park was
referred to the Streets , Facilities , Parks and Refuse Committee to
review and bring back to the Board.
Request. for Pa ment- -Chemung Contracting Corporation.
By Comm. Gutenberger: Seconded by Comm. Schickel
RESOLVED, That final payment request from Chemung Contracting
Corporation for services in connection with the reconstruction of the
North Tioga Street Bridge over Cascadilla Creek be approved in the
amount of $ 78, 955 . 23.
Discussion followed on the floor.
A vote on the resolution resulted as follows :
Carried Unanimously
FINANCE, PERSONNEL AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE :
Audit
By Comm. Walker: Seconded by Comm. Schickel
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
Fund, be approved for payment . It is further
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RESOLVED, That bills receivable be approved and ordered rendered.
Discussion followed on the floor.
A vote on the resolution resulted as follows :
Carried Unanimously
PARKING, TRAFFIC AND TRANSIT COMMITTEE :
Request for Parking Meters in County Parking Lot
By Comm. Clarke : Seconded by Comm. Gutenberger
WHEREAS, a request has been received from Tompkins County for the
City to install approximately 21 operating meters in the Tompkins
County parking lot, and
WHEREAS, a review has been conducted by the Parking, Traffic and
Transit Committee of the cost benefit analysis regarding this
proposal, and
WHEREAS, it is the determination of the Parking, Traffic and Transit
Committee that the benefits to the City regarding this proposal are
projected to be less than the cost of operation and maintenance and
attendant administrative problems associated with it; now, therefore,
be it
RESOLVED, That the County' s request for operation of this parking
proposal be denied.
Discussion followed on the floor. Mayor Shaw raised several
questions as to how the cost of operations and maintenance plus
attendant administrative costs were arrived at. Comm. Clarke
responded with the feelings of the committee as to why the proposal
was denied.
A vote on the resolution resulted as follows :
Ayes (5) - Clarke , Gerkin, _Gutenberger, Walker, Schickel
Nay (1) - Mayor Shaw
Carried
OLD BUSINESS:
City Engineer Position
Comm. Gutenberger requested a status report with respect to the
search for a city engineer. Comm. Walker reported that the committee
had narrowed the search down to 48 resumes which are being circulated
through the committee . The committee hopes for an accepted offer
by the end of February.
Committee Meeting
Supt . Kinsella requested a meeting be arranged whereby he can meet
with the Streets , Facilities , Parks and Refuse Committee with regard
to drainage problems on North Cayuga Street. Alderman Banfield asked
to be included in the meeting.
Hydropower
Mayor Shaw reported that the committee had met the previous evening,
and apparently are postponing a recommendation on a decision to hire
a consultant for 6 Mile Creek pending input from Supt . Kinsella and
staff on information relating to the two dams .
Planning . Board
Mayor Shaw reported that he attended the Planning Board meeting the
previous evening. The Board discussed the liaison appointment and
there was a resolution recommending that nothing be done which was
defeated by a vote of 3- 2 ; 4 affirmative votes are needed to pass a
resolution.
Lighting in Council Chambers
Mayor Shaw asked for negative comments on the lighting in Council
Chambers , but received none . He explained that the lighting had been
further reduced which apparently has no bad effects .
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Executive Session
The Board adjourned into Executive Session at 5 : 45 p .m. and reconvened
in Regular Session at 6 : 55 p.m. No action was taken in Executive
Session.
ADJOURNMENT:
On a motion the meeting adjourned at 7: 00 p.m.
Callista F. Paolangeli , Mep. Clerk William R. Shaw, Mayor
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS' PROCEEDINGS
ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE
January 26, 1983
12630 Arnold Rabinor G2122 41.75
12631 Town of Newfield F2650 138.73 G2650 92.49
12632 Patricia Antrum F2144 133.44
12633 John Rancich F2144 161.68
12634 TransEuropa Corp F2144 224.98
12635 City of Ithaca F2801 60.68
12636 City of Ithaca G2801 55. 73
12637 City of Ithaca F2801 21.81
12638 City of Ithaca G2801 113.03
12639 City of Ithaca F2801 533.28
12640 City of Ithaca F2801 107.05
12641 City of Ithaca F2801 146.46
12642 City of Ithaaa G2801 46.40
12643 City of Ithaca F2801 4893.39
TOTAL WR $6421.50 TOTAL SR $349.40
TOTAL $6,770.90
APP OV D BY FINANCE COMMITTEE
1497 Ronald Heath A1710 677.93
1498 R. L. Callahan, Inc A1710 98.85
1499 R. L. Calahan, Inc. A1710 98.19
TOTAL 874.97
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS 27
CITY OF ITHACA, NEW YORK
Regular Meeting- 4 : 00 P.M. February 9, 1983
PRESENT:
Mayor - Shaw
Commissioners - (5) - Clarke, Gerkin, Gutenberger, Schickel , Walker
ABSENT:
Commissioner - (1) - Stone
OTHERS PRESENT:
Supt. of Public Works - Kinsella
Asst. to Supt. - Dougherty
City Controller - Spano
Deputy Controller - Cafferillo
Deputy Clerk - Paolangeli
Aldermen - Hoffman, Banfield
City Attorney - Tavelli
MINUTES :
By Comm. Schickel : Seconded by Comm. Walker
RESOLVED, That the Minutes of the January 26, 1983 meeting be approved
LIJ as recorded by the Deputy City Clerk.
Carried Unanimously
Q
ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA:
Streets , Facilities , Parks and Refuse Committee
Comm. Gutenberger requested the addition of Item b. Grant Application.
No Board member objected.
Water and Sewer Committee
Comm. Schickel requested the deletion of Item 12 b .
No Board member objected.
PETITIONS AND HEARINGS OF PERSONS BEFORE THE BOARD:
Carolyn Peterson, 110 Dey Street , Ithaca, N. Y. , representing the
Six Mile Creek Preservation Committee , presented copies of "The
Preservation of Six Mile Creek Gorge" , a document presenting the
Committee 's recommendations concerning Six Mile Creek Gorge. Ms .
Peterson asked to be included in discussions regarding the Six Mile
Creek Gorge usage .
Policy Regarding Chemicals
Alderman Hoffman distributed copies of a letter regarding development
of a policy relating to use of chemicals for spraying in the City and
asked if the City has developed such a policy. Mayor Shaw responded
saying he had requested Supt. Kinsella and J. Dougherty to work with
the Streets , Facilities, Parks and Refuse Committee to formulate a
policy and bring back to the Board.
STAFF REPORTS:
Stewart Park Beach
Asst . to Supt . Dougherty reported the staff are doing a thorough
cleansing job of the beach at Stewart Park.
Use of Wood from City Trees
Mr . Dougherty reported that the new workshop and bathhouse which was
built in the fall is being heated with a wood burning stove which
takes care of the wood from City trees . Mayor Shaw suggested that
Mr . Dougherty check with Ithaca Police Department to see if they might
also be interested in using some of the wood in their wood burning
stove at the firing range.
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Cascadilla Creek Wall Replacement
Mr . Dougherty reported that the department started a week ago Monday
to work on the wall replacement project ; however, since then, they
have had high water which is delaying them, but they will proceed
with the work as soon as is possible .
WATER AND SEWER COMMITTEE:
Request for Payment--Stearns & Wheler
By Comm . Sc ickel : Seconded by Comm , Gutenberger
RESOLVED, That a payment request from Stearns $ Wheler for professional
engineering services in connection with the Sewer System Evaluation
be approved in the amount of $30 .94.
Carried Unanimously
STREETS, FACILITIES , PARKS $ REFUSE COMMITTEE:
Cascadilla Boat Club, Ltd .
By Comm. Gutenberger : Seconded by Comm. Gerkin
RESOLVED, That the Board grant permission to the Cascadilla Boat Club ,
Ltd. , a not-for-profit corporation, to use the boat house facilities
at Stewart Park, under the same conditions as last year' s agreement,
subject to review by the City Attorney.
Carried Unanimously
Grant Application
By Comm. Gutenberger: Seconded by Comm. Clarke
RESOLVED, That the Board of Public Works endorses in theory the
sponsoring of an application to the Soil Conservation Service to fund
a project to protect the south bank of Six Mile Creek in conjunction
with RHP, Inc . and the Soil Conservation Service, subject to approval
of all conditions as required and negotiated by this Board of Public
Works , the Superintendent and the City Attorney, and be it further tea,
RESOLVED, That upon successful completion of all negotiated items
the matter be referred to the Common Council for comment and/or
approval .
Discussion followed on the floor.
A vote on the resolution resulted as follows :
Carried Unanimously
Water Problem on N. Cayuga Street
Comm. Gutenberger reported that, concerning the problem of water
standing in the street in the 800 and 900 blocks of N. Cayuga Street ,
the Committee- has asked the staff to take care of the problem as soon
as weather permits .
Request of Youth Bureau to Operate Concession Stand at Stewart Park
Comm. Gutenberger asked if the Council had acted on the request for
funding for the Youth Bureau to operate the concession stand at
Stewart Park. Controller Spano responded, saying that the request
would be taken up at the Budget and Administration Committee meeting
on February 24th.
Tour of Youth Bureau
Liaison Banfield reported his Committee had toured the Youth Bureau
facility in connection with finding a home for the Youth Bureau and
hoped to have a resolution asking that a special committee be appointed
with representatives from the Board of Public Works , as well as
representation from other groups.
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FINANCE, PERSONNEL AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE :
Audit
By Comm. Walker: Seconded by Comm. Schickel !
RESOLVED, That bills audited, and approved by the Finance Committee,
as listed on Abstract No. 3 of the General Fund accounts of the
Department of Public Works , and ' on Abstract No. 3 of the Water and
Sewer Fund, be approved for payment , and be it further
RESOLVED, That bills receivable - be approved and ordered rendered.
A vote on the resolution resulted as follows :
Ayes (5) - Walker, Schickel , Gutenberger,
Gerkin Mayor Shaw
Abstention (1) - Clarke ' '' �.`:
Carried
Search Committee Meeting
()7) Comm. Walker reported that the Search Committee for City Engi
Cy) will be meeting at 5 : 00 P.M. following the Board Meeting to develop- --
a final list of applicants .
W
�C PARKING, TRAFFIC & TRANSIT COMMITTEE:
Q Ithaca Transit Report
Comm. Clarke asked for clarification concerning an item on the Ithaca
Transit Report which was attached to the Board members ' Agendas .
OLD BUSINESS:
IURA Meeting Re : Strand Theatre
Comm. Gutenberger asked if, at the February 14th meeting of the Ithaca
Urban Renewal Agency, there would- be discussion of City participation
without approval of the Board. Mayor Shaw responded by saying there
are discussions and negotiations concerning the Strand which have to
be taken up in Executive Session because of possible litigation.
Executive Session
By Comm. Gerkin: Seconded by Comm. Schickel
RESOLVED, That the Board will adjourn into Executive Session at the
end of the Regular Session for an update on the Strand Theatre status .
Carried Unanimously
Sewer Project Meeting
Mayor Shaw asked Supt. Kinsella to inform the Board briefly concerning
the Sewer Meeting in Albany the day before . Supt. Kinsella responded
briefly, summarizing the events of the meeting. They were adv sed) "—
that there is no change to be made on the existing point grade
but that some of the monies may be redistributed.
Executive Session '
T e Board adjourned into Executive Session at 4 : 40 P.M. and re nvane,c
in Regular Session at 5 : 10 P.M.
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Appropriations of Funds for Travel
By Comm. Walker: Seconded by Comm. Schickel
WHEREAS, the Board of Public Works has recommended the appropriation of
funds to reimburse travel expenses for the interviewing of candidates
for the position of City Engineer ; now, therefore , be it
RESOLVED, That up to $350 . 00 per candidate be authorized for the
reimbursement of travel expenses for up to ten candidates .
Carried Unanimously
ADJOURNMENT:
On a motion the meeting adjourned at 5 : 15 P.M.
T
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Callista F. Paolangeli Gera EFR �eI 1
Deputy Clerk Vice-Chair
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BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS
ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE
FEBRUARY 9, 1983
12644 Fred J. Small G2122 42. 24
12645 I Hohendahl F2144 18.16 G2122 12.10
12646 Cornell University F2650 35.90 G2650 23.93
12647 Ron W. Schmidt F2144 19.07 G2122 12.72
12648 James B. Graves F2144 20.68 G2122 13.79
12649 Andrew W. Tarbox F2144 38.04 G2122 25.36
TOTAL 131.85 TOTAL 130.14
TOTAL 261.99
;LPVED BY FINANCE COMMITTEE
1500 Tompkins County Trust Company A2192 7.00
1501 Tompkins County Trust Company A2192 10.00
1502 Tompkins County Trust Company A2192 7.55
1503 Tompkins County Trust Company A2192 15.35
1504 Swarthout & Ferris Bus Ferris A1170 50.00
1505 W. S. & Elaine Downing A1710 25.00
1506 Joseph J. Daley/Brook Ruzica A1710 25.00
1507 Knowlton Assoc. A1710 46.73
1508 Jason Fane A1710 25.00
1509 Edward L. Whitted, Jr. A1710 87.79
TOTAL 299.42
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BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS
CITY OF ITHACA, NEW YORK
Regular Meeting 4 : 00 P.M. February 23,, 1983
PRESENT:
Mayor - Shaw
Commissioners (4) - Clarke, Gerkin, Schickel , Stone
ABSENT:
Commissioners (2) - Gutenberger, Walker
OTHERS PRESENT:
Supt. of Public Works - Kinsella
Asst. to Supt. - Dougherty
City Controller - Spano
Dep. Controller - Cafferillo
Asst . City Attorney - Nash
Deputy Clerk - Paolangeli
City Attorney - Tavelli
�- Purchasing Agent - Clynes
CC Council Liaison - Banfield
Atty. William Seldin - Representing Thomas Cleveland of
Johnson' s Boat Yard
C
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Mayor Shaw led all present in the Pledge of Allegiance to the
American flag.
MINUTES:
By Comm. Stone: Seconded by Comm. Clarke
RESOLVED, That the Minutes of the February 9 , 1983 meeting be approved
as recorded by the Deputy City Clerk.
- Carried Unanimously
SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS:
Public Hearing
Resolution to Open Public Hearin
By Comm. Schic el : Seconjed by Comm. Stone
RESOLVED, That the Public Hearing in connection with eminent domain
procedures for Ithaca Area Wastewater Treatment project is open.
Carried Unanimously
Asst. City Attorney Nash explained the purpose of the meeting and
presented the following exhibits for examination and to be filed in
the City Clerk' s Office :
1. B. P.W. Proceedings of January 26 , 1983 meeting wherein authoriza-
tion for condemnation of certain property in connection with the
project was given.
2. Affidavit of Publication (The Public Hearing was advertised on
February 7, 8 , 9 , 10 and 11, 1983) .
3. Joint Sewer Agreement dated December 22 , 1981 (City of Ithaca/
Town of Ithaca/Town of Dryden) .
4. Map of the area (from City Engineer ' s Office) showing location
of area to be taken on land owned by Pierce and Cleveland, Inc . ,
who conduct a marina known as Johnson' s Boat Yard.
S. Diagram of Outfall Route.
6. Pages 310 , 311 , Vol . 4 , Stearns & Wheler Wastewater Facility Plan.
7. Sheet 1 and Contract 1 of Wastewater Facilities Plan, dated 1982 .
8 . Map of easement of property to be acquired from Cornell University
and a description of the property to be acquired.
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9. Paragraph G, pp. 75 , 77 , inclusive of Chap . 7 of Vol . 4 of
Stearns $ Wheler Wastewater Facilities Plan.
10. Materials relating to location of outfall pipe and environmental
effects (reviewed by SEQR Act in 1980) - -Transcript of Public
Hearing held in Common Council Chambers on April 22 , 1980.
11. B. P.W. Proceedings of May 28, 1980 , showing Board made determina-
tion of no significant effect.
12. Additional material on actual construction and consideration of
alternate routes and alternate techniques of wastewater facilities
--Vols . 2 , 3 and parts of 4 of Stearns $ Wheler Wastewater Facili-
ties Plan.
In summary, Attorney Nash noted that construction of this project will
result in improvement in surface water quality usage, lessening of public
health and usage hazards , a decrease in sedimentation and soil erosion,
beneficial effects on aquatic plant life and species of fish, lessening
of odor problem, improvement in environment for game fishing and in-
creasing possibility for development for services of the product , -
especially in the Town of Ithaca, which will contribute in a beneficial -
way to life style, jobs, income , social and economic character of the
service area. Greater economic benefits will result from improvements =
to recreational activities because of the project, should lessen continual
degradation and increase sedimentation at the southern end. of
Cayuga Lake, which, if not checked, will adversely affect the economic
wellbeing of the marinas in the area and, as a result potential incomes
from increased recreational and commercial activities will contribute
to the improvement of the economic conditions of the City of Ithaca and
the outlying areas of the Towns of Ithaca and Dryden.
Attorney Wm. Seldin, representing Thomas Cleveland of Johnson's Boat µ
Yard, spoke to the Hearing , saying they don't object to the purpose of
the condemnation; it is certainly in the public interest that the easeme:_
be appropriated for public use. In so doing they would hope the parti-
cipants would be sensitive to the impact that the proposed easement will
have on the operation, both present and future, of the marina. He
presented a map outlining encumbrances , including the easement for NYSE$G,
the existing outfall sewage easement, the proposed easement and the
launching pad site, in addition to a pump station which continues to
operate for the City' s benefit.
Attorney Seldin presented his client' s concerns : the owners have ideas
and designs for future development on this property that would substant-
ially be limited, not only by the existing easement which it is under-
stood must continue as a backup device, but for the proposed easement as
well . He pointed out that there is not a whole lot of room for development.
The other concern is the ability to operate their yard in an uninterrupted
fashion for the benefit of their clients and tenants . In the winter there
is a time by which all the boats must be removed and stored in this area
and should there ever arise a problem with the proposed easement having
to be repaired or reconstructed in some fashion, it could be of some
critical concern to them. There is only a limited amount of time for
them to remove the boats from the water and get them stored. In addition,
the existing sewage easement , if it should ever have cause to be repaired..
and in the unlikely event that this occurs , this could also create a
problem in the removal of boats as well as the storage of boats . The
main access is down through and across the proposed easement .
Attorney Seldin commented that there has been a great deal of cooperation
between parties concerned in order to arrive at a suitable solution. At
this stage, they feel confident and hopeful that the entire Hearing and
condemnation proceedings will be moot . They would like to grant an ease-
ment without the necessity of condemnation, provided a reasonable value
could be established for the taking of their interest , and provided that
the concerns , with respect to the repair and maintenance of the sewage
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pipes , could be done in such fashion that they will not impinge upon
the ability to operate the yard in a suitable fashion, and also with
respect to possible future construction. He said they will continue to
negotiate, but wish to have their concerns placed upon the record.
Discussion followed on the floor.
Resolution to Close Public Hearin
By Comm. Schic el: Secon e y Comm. Gerkin
RESOLVED, That the Public Hearing in connection with eminent domain
procedures for Ithaca Area Wastewater Treatment project is closed.
Carried Unanimously
Resolution
By Comm. Schickel: Seconded by Comm. Gerkin
RESOLVED, That the outline of matters presented, reviewed and discussed
at the Public Hearing, including purpose , location and other matters
relating to the proposed public project be made a document and exhibit
o) of the Public Hearing.
(Y) Carried Unanimously
N Attorney Nash called attention to the next to last paragraph of the
W Outline (C) that the Federal and State Grant Funds will be approximately
31. 5 million dollars (75% Federal, 12 . 5% State) and the local cost will
be 4. 5 million dollars or 12 . 5% .
Resolution
By Comm. Schickel : Seconded by Comm. Clarke
RESOLVED, That the Board accepts the Notice of Adoption of Determinations
and Findings Following the Public Hearing held on February 23 , 1983 , and
authorizes publication of synopsis of same .
Carried Unanimously
A copy of the Determination and Findings Following the Public Hearing
held on February 23 , 1983, is attached to the Official Minutes of the
meeting.
ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA:
Finance, Personnel and Administration Committee
Comm. Schickel requested the addition of Item 15C concerning personnel
in the Streets and Facilities Division.
No Board member objected.
Streets , Facilities , Parks and Refuse Committee
Supt. Kinsella requested addition of an item requested by the Purchasing
Agent concerning endorsement of acquisition of combustion testing equip-
ment.
No Board member objected.
Supt. Kinsella requested the addition of Item 14F, a resolution concern-
ing a detour at Albany Street bridge .
No Board member objected.
Supt. Kinsella requested that Item 14C be tabled.
No Board member objected.
COMMUNICATIONS:
Letter from Donald J. Culligan
Mayor Shaw presented a letter which he had received from Donald J.
Culligan, County Representative of District No . 2 , in which Mr. Culligan
requested that the Board consider the terrible conditions of the City' s
curbing on Hudson Street from Grandview Avenue south for about three
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blocks to Hillview Place, said condition occurring on both the west
and east sides of Hudson Street. Mr. Culligan stated that it would be
in the high interest of the residents of the within mentioned area for
this project to be placed in the "near future planning" of the Public
Works Department.
Mr. Culligan further mentioned that it appears the City' s salting program
has been controlled much better this year and requested that the men ,vk
of that department be thanked and congratulated.
Mayor Shaw referred the letter to the Streets , Facilities , Parks and
Refuse Committee.
PETITIONS AND HEARINGS OF PERSONS BEFORE THE BOARD:
Lighting in Seneca Street Parking Garage
Ernest Bury, Valley Road,Chair of the Lighting Committee of the Energy
Commission, addressed the Board regarding lighting in the Seneca Street
Garage. He described briefly the changes in lights which have been made
on the ramps and provided cost figures for the existing system and the
calculated cost of fluorescent and low pressure sodium. He reported
that the Commission had voted, 9-1, to recommend that the City us-e the
low pressure sodium lamps in the conversion in the Seneca Street ramps
at an approximate savings of $17 ,000 per year, with a 1 year payback.
He reported on estimates of installation from contractors and from the
City Electrician. Also, he asked the Board to consider that there is no
mandate that the City has to have street lights ; therefore , what is their
purpose, to light streets only or to also provide light into yards? He
also asked them to consider the ownership of street lights .
CITY ATTORNEY' S REPORT:
City Attorney Tavelli reported making progress with the Soil Conservation. .
Service concerning the slope of Six Mile Creek; the matter will come
before the Budget and Administration Committee on Thursday evening.
Attorney Tavelli has prepared a Memorandum of Understanding with the owner
of the property which the Committee will look at. The Federal government
will pay 800 of the cost; the owner will pay the other 200 , and will
agree to maintain and repair it. He commented that hopefully, after
Common Council meets next week, the Federal people will undertake to con-
tract with the present contractor to put some rip-rap at the bridge area
of Six Mile Creek.
WATER AND SEWER COMMITTEE:
Chemical Bids
By Comm. Sc ickel : Seconded by Comm. Stone
RESOLVED, That after a supplementary review of the December 17, 1982 bids
for treatment chemicals , it is recommended that the award for item 4 ,
Coagulant Aid, be made to American Cyanamid at their bid price of $1. 045
per lb. , and that the award for item 6 , Liquid Chloride , be made to
Monarch for their bid of $220 per ton.
Carried Unanimously
Request for Payment- -T. G. Miller $ Associates , P.C.
By Comm. Schickel : Seconded by Comm. Stone
RESOLVED, That a payment request from T. G. Miller $ Associates , P. C . ,
for services in connection with mapping environmentally sensitive areas ,
be approved in the amount of $188. 55 .
Carried Unanimously
Request for Payment- -Ewell W. Finley, P. C.
By Comm. Sc is el : Seconded by Comm. Stone
RESOLVED, That a payment request from Ewell W. Finley, P. C. , for profes-
sional services in connection with the design of the proposed sewage
treatment plant improvements , be approved in the amount of $715. 09 .
Carried Unanimously
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Request for Payment- -Stearns $ Wheler
By Comm. Schickel : Seconded y Comm. Stone
RESOLVED, That a payment request from Stearns & Wheler for professional
engineering services in connection with the Deep Shaft Biological Treat-
ment Plant, to cover 1981 overhead adjustments , be approved in the amount
of $376. 84.
Discussion followed on the floor. Dominick Cafferillo explained that
the additional bill was a result of a Federal Audit .
Tabling Motion
y Comm. Gerkin: Seconded by Comm. Clarke
RESOLVED, That the matter of the request for payment from Stearns $ Wheler
be tabled for further information.
A vote on the tabling motion resulted as follows :
Ayes (2) - Clarke, Gerkin
Nays (3) - Schickel, Stone , Shaw
(Y) Motion Defeated
0J A vote on the main motion resulted as follows :
bi Defeated Unanimously
QRequest for Payment--Stearns $ Wheler
By Comm. Schickel : Seconded by Comm. Stone
RESOLVED, That a payment request from Stearns $ Wheler for professional
engineering services for the development of an Industrial Pretreatment
Program, be approved in the amount of $5 ,913 . 35 .
Discussion followed on the floor.
A vote on the resolution resulted as follows :
Carried Unanimously
Request for Payment--Stearns & Wheler
By Comm. Schickel : Seconded by Comm. Stone
RESOLVED, That the following payment requests from Stearns & Wheler for
professional engineering services in connection with the design of addi-
tions and modifications to the Wastewater Treatment Facilities , be
approved:
- Drawings and Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $193, 331 . 75
- Geotechnical Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102 . 82
- Regulatory Review. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 ,592 .68
- Compliance with Grant Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 647 . 10
- Permits. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 345. 97
Carried Unanimously
Request for Payment- -Stearns & Wheler
By Comm. Schickel : Seconded by Comm. Stone
RESOLVED, That a payment request from Stearns & Wheler for professional
engineering services in connection with the Industrial Pretreatment
Program, Wastewater Treatment Facilities , be approved as follows :
- 1980 Overhead Adjustment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $99 . 05
- 1981 Overhead Adjustment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 . 74
Ayes (0)
Nays (4) - Schickel , Gerkin , Clarke , Shaw
Abstained (1) - Stone
Motion Defeated
Request for Payment- -O' Brien & Gere
By Comm. Schickel : Seconded by Comm. Stone
RESOLVED, That a payment request from O 'Brien $ Gere for engineering
services in connection with Six Mile Creek rehabilitation, be approved
in the amount of $145 . 77.
Carried Unanimously
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STREETS, FACILITIES, PARKS & REFUSE COMMITTEE:
Inspection of Par ing Garage and Ram
By Comm. Ger in: Seconde_d by Comm. Clarke
WHEREAS, the Superintendent has requested a proposal from the firm of
Eckerlin, Klepper, Hahn & Hyatt, to conduct a structural inspection of
the Green Street Ramp and the Seneca Street Garage , in order to provide
a report and recommendation and to prepare preliminary estimates for
repair and/or maintenance of said facilities . and .F
WHEREAS, the Streets & Facilities Committee has reviewed said proposal
and concurs with the recommendations of the Superintendent ; now,
therefore ,be it
RESOLVED, That the Superintendent be authorized to enter into the said
agreement for the related engineering services , in an amount not to
exceed $2 , 500.
Discussion followed on the floor. Supt. Kinsella gave a summary of the
structural problems being experienced on the ramp and in the garage.
Referral Motion
By Comm. Stone: Seconded by Comm. Schickel
RESOLVED, That the matter be referred back to Committee for additional
information.
Ayes (4) - Schickel; Gerkin, Stone , Shaw
Abstained (1) - Clarke
Carried
Request for Payment--Eckerlin, Klepper , Hahn & Hyatt
By Comm. Ger in: Seconded by Comm. Clarke
RESOLVED, That a payment request from Eckerlin, Klepper, Hahn & Hyatt
for professional services rendered in connection with the Green Street
Ramp, be approved in the amount of $2 ,125 .
Carried Unanimously
Railroad Right-of-Way
By Comm. Ger icon: Seconded by Comm. Schickel
WHEREAS, the City of Ithaca, the Town of Ithaca and the NYS Office of
Parks & Recreation have negotiated an agreement for the joint develop-
ment of the discontinued railroad right-of-way of the Ithaca Branch
Conrail, and
WHEREAS, this agreement provides for the acquisition of said right-of-
way which would be used by the City and Town of Ithaca for joint devel-
opment of corrective drainage projects , and
WHEREAS, said acquisition by the Office of Parks $ Recreation will be
at no cost to the City or Town of Ithaca; now, therefore , be it
RESOLVED, That the Superintendent be authorized hereby and directed to
sign said agreement.
Discussion followed on the floor.
Tabling Resolution
By Comm. Stone : Seconded by Comm. Clarke
RESOLVED, That the matter concerning the railroad right-of-way be
tabled until further information is obtained.
Carried Unanimously
Combustion Testing Equipment Acquisition
Supt . Kinsella presented the following resolution:
RESOLVED, That the recommendation of the Energy Commission that the
Board of Public Works request the transfer of $801 from Capital Reserve
to the appropriate account of the Department of Public Works for the
purchase of combustion testing equipment be approved and forwarded to
the Budget and Administration Committee of Common Council .
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Discussion followed on the floor . Supt. Kinsella explained how the
combustion testing equipment would be used to check furnaces in City
owned buildings .
Referral Resolution
By Comm. Clarke : Seconded by Comm. Schickel
RESOLVED, That the request for combustion testing equipment acquisi-
tion be referred back to Committee for further information.
Ayes (4) - Schickel, Gerkin, Stone, Clarke
Nay (1) - Shaw
Carried
Detour at Albany Street Brid e
By Comm. Gerken: Secon e by Comm. Clarke
WHEREAS,. the New York State Department of Transportation proposes a
project for the rehabilitation of Bridge No . 2210420 and approaches
carrying South Albany Street over Six Mile Creek, PIN 3750. 63 , in the
City of Ithaca.
WHEREAS, the New York State Department of Transportation proposes to
utilize the following streets as detours during the period of con-
UJ struction:
Q West Clinton Street, South Cayuga Street , Spencer
Road, South Albany Street and South Titus Avenue.
WHEREAS, the New York State Department of Transportation will provide
the necessary signing for the detour and the City of Ithaca will make
improvement or repairs when necessary to handle the additional detour
traffic .
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the City Council, City of Ithaca,
does hereby authorize the New York State Department of Transportation
to utilize the above mentioned streets as detours during the period
of construction.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the City of Ithaca will continue to
provide routine maintenance on the above mentioned streets , including
snow and ice control .
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Clerk of this Council is hereby directed
to transmit five (5) certified copies of this resolution to the State
Department of Transportation.
Discussion followed on the floor. Comm. Clarke expressed concerns of
neighborhood regarding rerouting traffic . She requested the Traffic
Engineer to handle some of the existing problems before the detour
resolution is forwarded to the New York State Department of Transporta-
tion.
Tabling_ Resolution
By Comm. Clarke: Seconded by Comm. Gerkin
RESOLVED, That the Detour Resolution be tabled to review the routing
and duration.
Carried Unanimously
Award of Contract for Storm Windows at Southside_
Uo-mmunity Center
By Comm. Gerkin: Seconded by Comm. Clarke
RESOLVED, That the contract for storm windows at Southside Community
Center be awarded to Bishops of Ithaca for their low bid of $2 ,742 .
Carried Unanimously
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FINANCE, PERSONNEL AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE :
Au it
By Comm. Stone: 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 , be approved in the amount of $58 , 609 . 56, and that
bills audited and approved by the Finance Committee, as listed on
Abstract No. 4 of the Water and Sewer Fund be approved in the amount . _
of $16, 745. 86. It is further
RESOLVED, That bills receivable be approved and ordered rendered.
Carried Unanimously
Promotion of Streets and Facilities Division
By Comm. Stone: Seconded by Comm. Ger in
RESOLVED, That the following promotion of Streets and Facilities
Division employees be approved, effective February 27 , 1983 :
- Donald Lovelace to Maintenance Worker at $5 . 63 per hour.
- David Quick to Maintainer at $6 .31 per hour.
- Leonard Soule to Maintainer at $5. 84 per hour.
- Bruce Eastman, Jr. to Maintenance Worker at $5 . 41 per hour.
- Harry Kozerski to Maintenance Worker at $4. 81 per hour.
Discussion followed on the floor.
A vote on the resolution resulted as follows :
Carried Unanimously
Change in Roster--Streets and Facilities Division
By Comm. Stone: Seconded by Comm. Sc is el
WHEREAS, two positions in the Streets and Facilities Division of the
Department of Public Works have been eliminated, or are proposed to
be eliminated, from our roster, namely, one Laborer and one Maintenance '
Worker, and
WHEREAS, additional staffing of Automotive Mechanics is required to
provide increased maintenance capability on the Department of Public
Works preventative maintenance programs ;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the two positions eliminated, or
proposed for elimination, be filled by two appointments of Automotive
Mechanics , thereby maintaining our staffing authorization at a total
of 160 personnel , and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That a copy of this resolution be forwarded
to the Budget and Administration Committee of the Common Council ,
along with supportive documentation, for their approval and funding.
Discussion followed on the floor. Asst. to Supt . Dougherty explained
changes in the Roster and answered questions of the Board.
Tabling Resolution
By Comm. Sc is el : Seconded by Comm. Gerkin
RESOLVED, That the item of Change in Roster in Streets and Facilities
Division be tabled.
Carried Unanimously
SPECIAL COMMITTEES:
Hydropower Committee
Comm. Sc is el reported attending a Hydropower Committee meeting the
previous week for exchange of information and to inform the Committee
of the thoughts of the Board of Public Works on the watershed area.
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Liaison Banfield commented that a resolution was on the agenda of
the Budget and Administration Committee which would meet the following
night, which requests $12 ,000 for Phase I , and $12 , 500 for Phase II
of the project.
Supt. Kinsella explained that when Phase I is completed to determine
the volume of water available and the overall report of feasibility,
it may not be necessary to do Phase II .
ADJOURNMENT:
On a motion the meeting adjourned at 6 : 45 P.M.
Callista F. Paolangeli , William R. Shaw, Mayor
(Y') Deputy Clerk
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