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STEWART PARK COMMISSION PROCEEDINGS
City of Ithaca, N. Y.
Regular Meeting 4:00 P. M. September 28, 1943
PRESENT
Chairman - Ar H. Treman
Commissioners - Peer, Burns , Comfort, Barr
Forester - Baker I.
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MINUTES Minutes of the preceding meeting were read and approved.
BRIDLE PATHS - BERGHOLTZ TRACT Forester Baker reported that due to
War conditions the construction of bridle paths authorized at the
_ last meeting has been delayed, but that the work will be started as
soon as conditions permit.
PURCHASE OF LOTS IN BERGHOLTZ TRACT AUTHORIZED Chairman Treman
reported receipt of a letter through Supervisor H. N. Gordon in
regard to the sale of a lot in the Bergholtz Tract owned by Mr. E.
F. Hopkins.
It was pointed out that the purchase of this lot together with
a lot owned by E. J. Pond of Dryden was authorized at the meeting
held October 16, 1942.
By Commissioner Peer, seconded by Commissioner Comfort:
Resolved, that the Chairman be authorized to negotiate for the
purchase of these lots with an offer of 1250.00 each, closing at
the maximum of 000.00. Carried.
STATUE -"THE HUNTER" Chairman Treman reported receipt of a letter
from Kiss Elfriele abbe, again offering the statue of "The Hunter"
to the Commission.
Miss Abbe estimated that the statue which is made of plaster
could be placed in Stewart Park at a cost not to exceed $150.00 and
could be made waterproof and permanent by application of linseed
oil and the prompt repair of any cracks or chips.
After discussion it was agreed that the Commission is in much
the same position as at the time of receipt of the first offer and
it was moved
By Commissioner Peer, seconded by Commissioner Barr:
Resolved, that the offer be again declined with thanks, and
the Chairman requested to inform Iviiss Abbe to that effect.
Carried.
DISPOSAL OF LOCKERS AT CLUB HOUSE RECOMMENDED Commissioner Barr
reported that on y 3 loc ers have been rented this year and he
recommended the sale of 173 which will leave 63 for use of the
members.
He stated that of the 98 wall lockers on the men' s side, it
is proposed to dispose of 49, and to dispose of 14 of the 28 wall
lockers on the women' s side, and to dispose of the entire center
section of lockers totalling 110, 90 of which are on the men' s
side and 20 on the women's side.
The Commissioners agreed that the present lockers are too
small and that if t'ae proceeds of the proposed sale could be
applied toward the purchase of larger lockers when available, that
the rental of lockers would be greatly increased.
By Commissioner Burns, seconded by Commissioner Barr:
Resolved, that the report and recommendation be approved,
and that the Board of Public Works be requested to authorize sale
of the lockers at a price as near as possible to the original cost,
and authorize the return of the proceeds to the principal of the
Stewart Park fund. Carried.
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CLEANING OF WILD WATERFOWL SANCTUARY Forester Baker recommended
an appropriation of 4600406 for cleaning the bird sanctuary at
Stewart Park.
• He stated that especially in times when the lake level is
low, it is difficult to keep sufficient water in the pool for the
birds.
By Commissioner Peer, seconded by Commissioner Comfort: •
Resolved, that thelrecommendation be approved and the sum of
$600.00 be allocated for the work. Carried.
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EXPENDITURES - 1943 Chairman Tremah called attention to a bill
in the net amount of $666.31 submitted by the City as the balance
due for expenditures for the year for the care of wild life at the
Park.
By Commissioner Burns, seconded by Commissioner Barr:
Resolved, that the bill be and hereby is approved and ordered
oaid. Carried
FINANCIAL SITUATION The following statement of income cash
account submitted by the Tompkins County Trust Co. follows:
Income Cash on Hand $3,886.72
Amount to be retained by Trustee for
miscellaneous running expenses 350.00
Amount to be withheld for annual
transfer to Principal account re:
Purchase of Bergholtz property, etc. 1,000.00 1,350.00
Available for immediate use
1943 improvements 4'2 536� 7272
The Chairman called attention to the fact that only 'i.866.31
of the income available has been appropriated and he recommended
that 0500.00 of the balance of $650.41 be appropriated to the
principal account.
By Commissioner Barr, seconded by Commissioner Burns:
Resolved, that the recommendation of the Chairman be approved
and the sum of X500.00 be allocated to principal. Carried.
POULTRY FEED SCARCITY Commissioner Pear called attention to the
acute shortage of poultry feed in the country and suggested that
the pigeon flock at the Park might be reduced and that less feed
be used for other wild life and Forester Baker was requested to
make every effort to conserve the feed.
On motion the meeting was adjourned.
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Secretary
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BOARD) OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS
" City of Ithaca, N. Y.
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Postponed Regular Meeting lO=A,M, October 26. 1945
PRESENT
Mayon Comfort
Commissioners - Barr, Ward, Miller, Daniels, Hull, Dixon
Alderman « Crawford
City Engineer-Actg. Supt. Public Works es Cass
Forester - Baker
Water & Sewer Supt. - Carpenter
Clerk springer
Attorney.. Powers
MINUTES Minutes of the proceeding meeting were duly approved.
HOUR OF MEETING The Mayor suggested that it might be in order to dBang-
the hour of regular meetings and it was moved
Sy Comm.-Ward; seconded by Comm. Daniels
Resolved, that the hour of regular meetings be set at 7:30 P.M. on
cho 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of each month.
Carried.
'EMPOR. RY HANGERrMUNICIPAL iIRPORT A letter from Robinson Airlines
Nac presented requesting permission to erect a temporary wood construe;
ti_on T hangar and a small flight office on the Municipal Airport to
nouso one new twin motor plane and provide protection for passengers
airing the fall and winter months until completion of the proposed now
F� znway and buildings at the East Hill Airport.
The letter stated that the temporary buildings are to be designed
;;o be inexpensive and will be removed not later than June 1, 1946.
Mayor Comfort stated that since receipt of the letter Mr. Robinson.
als verbally requested permission to erect a 2 plane hangar as he has
purchased the sen,,nd plane, and 'ho also requested permission to employ
a mechanic and helper for the maintenance of his planes only.
It was agreed that this is a proper use of the Airport and it was
moved
By Comm. Ward; seconded by Comm. Dixon
Resolved, that permission be granted to Robinson Airlines to erect a
temporary 2 pland hangar and flight office as requested, at a location
to be approved by the City Engineer and subject to the rules and regu-
lations governing use of tho airport, with the understanding that the
buildings are to be removed by June 1, 1946, and
Be It Further Resolved, that the City Attorney be directed to prepare
an agreement covering use of the Airport, Said agreement to be execute']
by the Mayor and City 'Clerk on behalf of the City.
Unanimously Carried & Approved.
SANITARY SEWER CONNECTION-TRIPHAMEER ROAD A letter from H. E.Weathero
low, Supt. of Bldgs & Grounds of the University was presented requestii
permission to make a connection with the Sanitary Sewer in Triphammer
dod.0 .to accommodate the new dormitory unit of Balch Hall,
'- Comm.. Miller; seconded by Comm. Barr
a„,scl,vod, that the request be referred to tho Water & Sewer Committee
for study and recommendation.
Carried.
', TOMPKINS COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL. LETTER OF THANKS A letter from
.'resident Brand of the Hospitir waa presented expressing appraciatio-,
for the recent appropriation of funds for repairs and improvements to
the city owned contagious wing,
RETENTION IN SERVICE-GEO'GE A BOYER The Clerk reported receipt ofnoti
.From o a e Depar mon s o us & Control and Civil Service of ap-
)roval of the request to retain George A. Boyer as Grounds foreman to
august 31, 1946.
30EMARY LANE-AGREEMENT Attorney Powers reported that the Town ofTthi-
has agreed to make necessary repairs to Rosemary Lane if the City will
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rant a right of way for a period of years and he recommended granting
such right, subject to the approval of the Stewart Park Commission.
ik5 By Comm; Barr; seconded by Comm. Miller
1 ` Whereas, the City of Ithaca owns a substantial portion of the property
abutting on Rosemary Lane, Bergholtz Tract, Town of Ithaca, and r.
Whereas, the owners of four improved properties Uesire improvements to
I Said Rosemary Lane which the Town of Ithaca is willing to make provided
. itsewir.osa suitable right of way agr4aw ,
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Now Therefore Be It Resolved, that the right of way be granted to Said
T own on the following conditions;
A right of way covering that portion of Rosemary Lane as indicated
on the map of the Bergholtz Tract abutting city owned properties shall
be granted to the Town of Ithaca for a period of ten years and there- 4
after from year to year until canceled by either party on 6 months
written notice; provided, however, that if the City shall acquire all
property abutting on `esid Rosemary Lane within said ten year period,
it may cancel such right of way on six months written notice, and
Be It Further Resolved, that the Attorney be directed to prepare an
Agreement incorporating the foregoing conditions and the Mayer and Cie
are authorized and directed to execute and deliver the same after such
agreement shall have been approved by the Stewart Park Commission.
Carried.
RENT"DICK HEIGHTS WATER DISTRICT C.ONTRaCT Attorney Powers reported that
the two year contract with the Renwick Heights Water District has ex-
fired and he recommended that the renewal or extension be ie o e
:giro on June 15th, and that the renewals or extensions oP O h J a-rd..rr
)istricts be made to expire on that date so far as possible.
y Comm. Miller; seconded by Comm. Hull
hereas, the Water Supply Agreement for the Renwick Heights Water Disc-
t-aict has now expired,
Tow, Therefore Be It Resolved, that the Mayor and Clerk be authorized
and directed to execute and deliver an extension of such agreement
Neon the same terms and conditions to June 15 1947, and
Be It Further Resolved, that all such contrac• noxtensions hereafter be
;o June 15, as nearly as possible.
Carried.
%1GREEMEN LRE REPAIRS TO ALLEY»STATE TO GREEN Attorney Powerd presenter
an agreement covering cost of repairs to the driveway between State &
:green Sts., in which abutting property owners agree to assume their she
of the cost of the repairs.
By Comm. Barr; seconded by Comm. Miller
tosolved, that the agreement be approved and the Mayor and Clerk Guth(
•izeu and directed to execute Dame on behalf of the City.'
Carried.
BURGESS-DAMAGE CLAIM Comm. Barr reported that the Bldgs. & Grounds
Committee has reviewed the circumstances in connection with the claim
submitted by Mrs. Burgess, and recommend offering a sum not exceeding
150,00 in settlement of the claim
By Comm. - Barr; seconded by Comm. Miller
Resolved, that this Board recommend to the Common Council that the sum
of $150.00 be offered Mrs. Burgess in settlement of the claim.
Carried.
GRADING CITY DUMP Engineer Cass reported that the Town of Ithaca has
recently purchased a bull-dozer and has offered to do •tho necessary
grading at the city dump in return for the privilege of allowing resid.- -
.rats of the Town to use the dump for the disposal of waste anca ,since;
such an arrangement would effect a considerable saving to the City, he
recommended entering into an agreement with the Town. It was pointed
out that Mr. Novidor should bo consulted before entering into such an
agreement and it was moved
By Comm.- Daniels; seconded by Comm. Hull
Resolved, that the Attorney be directed to prepare an agreement coven_
the proposed arrangement, subject to the approval of J. Novidor and
subject to cancellation by either party at any time.
Carried.
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SURVEY EAJT HILL AIRPORT COMPLETED Engineer Cass reported that the sr�
veys and preliminary maps for the East Hill Airport have been complete
and approved by representatives of C.A.A. and the State Bureau of A-
viation; that assurance has been given that the layout will be accept
able for a class 3 airport and that a class 4 or 5 airport may be dove
oped from the plans.
He stated that the total cost of the surveys and soil testing to
date amounts to $4,475.73 with possibly additional expense for further
soil testing if and when actual construction of the airport is begun,
By Com .' Barr; seconded by Comm. Miller
Resolved, that the Engineer be directed to file the necessary copies o;
the plans with C.Q .A. and. the State Bureau of tsviatton as preliminary
plans.
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PRICE INCREASE-SNOW LOADER & BOOM Engineer, Cass reported receipt of
notice o a 5% increase in the price of the snow loader and boom which
were ordered some time ago.
Attorney Powers questioned the right to increase the price after
aocopting the order for the machinery and agreed to investigate and
report.
GAS TANK FILLER PIPES Engineer Cass reported receipt of a request fr. c:.
Shepherd Automotive Service of 327 E. State St. , for permission to ex-
tend 3 filler pipes from their underground tanks to a point inside 'c .
curb line which will obviate the necessity of tank trucks backing into
the stbect after discharging ' gas.
By Comm. Dixon; seconded by Comm.. Barr
Resolved, that the matter be referred to the Highway Comm. City httorne
and City Engineer for investigation and recommendation.
Carried.
:'omm. Miller was excused at this time.
L'R�EE CLIMBERS-FORESTRY DEPARTIVNT Engineer Cass reported that it is
now possible to hire two tree climbers and he recommended that the Mun
i.eipal Civil Service Commission be requested to approve provisional
1ppointment for these men.
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Comm.' Dixon; seconded by Comm 'Daniels
-. esolved, that the Engineer be directed to request the Commission to
; prove provisional appointment of Haze Salsman and George Davis as
:roe climbers in the Forestry Department.
Carried.
WILLOW POINT WATER DISTRICT BILL EXPUNGED Water Supt. Carpenter re-
_p,orLed that a bill for water in the amount of 0234.00 was submitted in
»ror to Willow Point Water District and should be expunged as the
water was later billed to and paid for by individual users in accord-
ance with the agreement in force
By Comm. Ward; seconded by Comm. Hull
Resolved, that the bill be and hereby is expunged.
Carried.
AUDIT By Comm. Daniels; seconded by Comm. Barr
Resolved, that the bills audited by the Finance Committee be and the
same hereby are approved and ordered paid.
Carried.
C.,SCADILL.L ChLEK WALL Comm. Daniels reported that a small section of
the capping on the Cascadilla Creek Wall east of Cayuga St. has been
broken and the Engineer was directed to investigate.
LAIC' L^VEL Comm. Barr stated that the lake level has again bodome ser
ious and Mayor Comfort reported tha t he has taken the matter up with
State Authorities who have promised to do everyting possible to lower
dGINEERS REPORT ON STUDY OF WAGE RTES. The Engineer distributed oopi
of his report on wage rates which is based on information obtained from
local industries and neighboring municipalities and it was agreed to
discuss the report at the next meeting.
On Motion the Mooting was adjourned.
F• S• Springer
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City Clerk
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STEWART PARK COMMISSION PROCEEDINGS
CITY OF ITHACA,N.Y.
Regular Meeting 4:00 P.M. August 10, 1954
PRESENT:
Chairman - A. H. Treman
Commissioners - Peer, Burns, C. E. Treman, Jr. , Saperstone, Bradford and Egan
Supt. of Public Works - Laverty
Engineer - Cass
Forester - Baker
Clerk - Blean
MI UT±S: Minutes of the last regular meeting held September 1, 1953 and the
special meeting held March 16, 1954 were duly approved.
REPORT - STEWART PARK TRUST FUND: Commissioner C. E. Treman,Jr. presented a report
showing the assets held as of August 6, 1954 including an estimate of the annual
income to be anticipated. The report is summarized as follows:
Book Value Market Value % of Est.
8-6-1954 Market Annual
BONDS: Value Income
Government $48,300.00 $48,300.00 48.3 $1,207.50
Utility 7,247.09 7,075.00 7.1 212.50
COMMON STOCKS 27,188.26 32,258.00 32.3 1,451.50
MORTGAGES 13,236.62 13,236.62 13.2 590.85
CASH (Overdrawn) -( 917.93) -( 917.93) -( .9) - (27.51)
MISCELLANEOUS WORTHLESS SECURITIES 13.00 13.00 0.0 0.00
$95,067.04 $99,964.69 100.0$ $3,434.84
IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM: Commissioner Egan presented a program of Stewart Park Improve-
m,Nnts showing suggested items and the status of their planning as follows:
A. Master Plan: Partial data is available from previous surveys and old
plans. Some additional field work is necessary before
preparing an over-all up to date plan of the park where all
present and proposed changes may be shown.
B. Spray Pool: Plans and estimates now prepared, size of pool is 20'x26' and
the estimated cost is $2,500.00
C. Docks: 1. Plan of standard private dock construction now available
2. Public Dock - Plan for a float type public dock for use on
Fall Creek side now available.
Plans for a dock pier into the lake are still to be studied.
D. Concession Stand:
8. Renovate Main Pavillion:
F. Renovate Open Air Pavillion:
G. Band Stand:
H. Enlarged Zoo:
He reported that plans are not available yet on items D to H. He then recommen-
ded an appropriation of $2,500 be made for the construction of a spray pool at this
time.
Commissioner Saperstone urged consideration of a wading pool, estimated at a
cost of. $6,000.00 in addition to a spray pool.
Superintendent Laverty pointed out that the construction of a wading pool involves
the treatment of the water to meet State Health Department requirements and that,
requiring the supervision of lifeguards, it will add to the maintenance costs
considerably while a spray pool will use water from the city water supply system,
will not require the services of lifeguards and therefore represents little mainten-
ance costs.
By Commissioner Egan: seconded by Commissioner Burns
RESOLVED, that the sum of $2,500.00 or as much thereof as may be needed be and
hereby is appropriated from the Stewart Park Trust Fund for the construction of a
spray pool in Stewart Park.
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STEWART PARK COMNISSION PROCEEDINGS
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Commissioner Egan recommendod that consideration be given to the rem.-.- .+
old tower and the building of a new concession stand so that if possible the work
might be undertaken during the winter months.
Commissioner Saperstone called attention to the diminishing amounts received
annually from the food concessions at the park and expressed the opinion that a
new concession stand would yield a greater revenue to the city from this source.
On the recommendation of the Chairman all items of the proposed program of
improvements excluding item B were referred back to the Board of Public Works for
further study and recommendation.
Superintendent Laverty made a brief report of minor improverents made by the
City from regular budget maintenance funds, which included additional parking
facilities adjacent to the railroad tracks, and putting some new sand along the
beach area. He expressed the hope that a master plan for improvements at the park
may be developed by mid November.
CHAIRMAN: Commissioner Saperstone suggested that it would be in order at this
time to elect a chairman of the Commission. Commissioner Peer presided for this
purpose. Commissioner Saperstone nominated Mr. Burns who declined the nomination.
Commissioner Egan nominated Mr. A. H. Treman.
Commissioner Saperstone nominated C. E. Treman, Jr. who declined the nomination.
By Commissioner Egan: seconded by Commissioner Bradford
RESOLVED, that the nominations be closed and that the secretary be instructed
to cast a ballet for Er. A. H. Treman.
Carried
The-secretary cast a ballot for Nr. A. H. Treman as directed and he was unani-
mously elected to succeed himself as Chairman of the Stewart Park Commission.
,mGHOLTZ TRACT: Commissioner Saperstone called attention to the fact that the
Bergholtz tract, much of which has been acquired by the City with funds from the
Stewart Park Trust Fund, is outside the city limits and urged that steps be taken
to have it annexed to the city at the earliest possible time.
By Commissioner Saperstone: seconded by Commissioner C. E. Treman, Jr.
RESOLVED, that it is the consensus of opinion of members of the Stewart Park
Commission that it is advisable to have lands in the Bergholtz Tract,which include
the small-fry recreational areas being between N. Cayuga St. and the Lake Road,
annexed to and made a part of the City of Ithaca; and that the Stewart Park
Commission respectfully recommend to the Board of Public Works and the Common
Council of the City of Ithaca that the necessary steps be instigated to bring about
such annexation as soon as feasible.
Carried
The matter of defining the boundaries of the area deemed advisable to be made
a part of the city was referred to Commissioner Saperstone who agreed to furnish
the Clerk with the details.
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Geo. A. Blean,
City Clerk
STEWART PARK CONCESSION PROCEEDINGS
CITY OF ITHACA N Y
special l';eetiI 4:00 p.m. Jan. 19, 1955
PET;SENT:
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Chairman - c H Treman
Commissioners - Saperstone, C.E. Treman Jr. , Burns, Bradford, Egan, Cook
Supt. of Public 'Torks - Laverty
Engineer - Cass
Forester - Baker
Clerk - Blean
1.INTJTES: ',dilutes of the last meeting held Pup.. 10, 1954 wel e read by the Clerk
and duly approved.
CC_:CESSION Chairman Treman announced that this special meeting had
been called to duscuss the proposed new concession stand to replace the old one
which had been blown down by hurricane "Hazel", and also the proposal for the
enlargement of the present zoo at the park. Plans for both proposals were
presented and reviewed by Engineer Cass. The plan for the concession stand
covered a one-story structure built with cinder blocks and faced on the front
with native stone and the balance to be faced with stucco, the dimensions
being 36'x41' with a 6' wide porch on the front and two sides and 10' in the
rear.
3y Comm. Egan: seconded by Comm. Bradford
RESOLVED: that the plane as presented for the proposed new concession stand
at the park be accepted and approved.
Carried.
By Comm. "gen: seconded by Comm. Burns
R--'SOLVTD: that the sum of approximately x'12,700.0(' be and hereby is aprr•o-
priated from the Stewart Park Trust Fund to cover the cost of the proposed
new concession stand at Stewart Park.
Carried.
By Comm. P,gan: seconded by Comm. Bradford
R:SOLV"D: that the Stewart Park Commission stront.ty urge and recommend to the
Common Council that the sum of $2,950,00, the amount received by the City as
insurance coverage for wind damage to the tower at Stewart Park, which was
blown down by hurricane "Hazel", be appropriated toward the cost of building
the new concession stand.
Carried
ZOO: Engineer Cass reviewed plans for the enlarged zoo providing for the
moving of the bird cages away from the deer pen leaving a walk between both.
He informed the Commission of a possibility of securing a bison calf about
6 months old for display at the park. He suggested that a corner of the South
end of the deer pen might be fenced off as an enclosure for this purpose.
By Comm. Saperstone, seconded by Comm. Treman
RESOLVED: that the Stewart Park Commission approve the plans as presented and
approve in general the idea of securing a bison calf and eventually other tyres
of animals for exhibit at the park, and that the details of arrangement for
their housing, etc. be left with the Board of Public .'orks for solution.
Carried
By Comm. ;an: seconded by Comm. Saperstone
RESOLVED: that the sum of approximately .2,500 be and hereby is appropriated
from the Stewart Park Trust Fund to cover the cost of the proposed enlargement
of the present zoo at Stewart Park.
Carried
FINANBIAL STATEMENT: Chairman Treman presented and reviewed a report on the
present condition of the Trust Fund, giving a statement of assets held as of
January 17, 1955, including an estimate of the annual income to be anticipated.
The report is summarized as follows:
Ivarket %' cam' Est.
Value Market Pxinual
Book Value 1/17/55, Value Income
3CV.DJ: Government '42,100.00 •'42,100,00 41.5 •1,052.50
Utility 12,359.59 12,218.75 12.2% 362.50
calm STOCKS 26,105.46 32,175.50 31.& 1,417.50
12,709.79 12,709.79 12.5'• 570.50
CASH 2,037.82 2,037.82 2.0 61.11
1ISC. SECURITIES WITHOUT VALUE 13.00 13.00 0.0`: 0.00
Total 195,325.66 ;101,254.86 100';' '13,464.11
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The report was reviewed and discussed.
By Comm. Saperstone: seconded by Comm. Egan
RESOLVED: that the report be accepted and made a part of these minutes.
Carried
LAVATORY: A communication that "WALTER, THE PIGEON" recommends to the Stewart
Park Commission that the greatest need at Stewart Park, in the way of permanent
improvement, is a new modern and sanitary lavatory and rest room in the con-
cession area, with a smaller unit near the bird sanctuary" was read and re-
ferred to the Board of Public Works.
The appreciation of the Commission was extended to City Engineer Cass for the
excellent map of Stewart Park exhibited by him and for his presentation of plans
on the new concession stand and enlargement of the zoo. Appreciation was like-
wise extended to Superintendent Laverty and City Forester Baker for their
efforts in maintaining and keeping the Park in good condition.
On motion the meeting was adjourned.
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George A. Blean
City Clerk
STEWART PARK COMMISSION PROCEEDINGS
CITY OF ITHACA, N.Y.
Special Meeting 4:15 p.m. Sept. 6, 1955
PRESENT:
CHAIRMAN - Treman
Commissioners - Peer, Burns, Saperstone, Bradford, Egan
Alderman - Wilkinson
Attorney - Dahmen
Supt. of Public Works - Laverty
Engineer - Cass
Forester - Baker
Clerk -. Blean
MINUTES: By Comm. Saperstone: seconded by Comm. Burns
RESOLVED, that the minutes of the preceding meeting be approved.
Carried
CHAIRMAN: Chairman Treman noted that more than a year had elapsed since the last
election of a chairman of the Commission and suggested that one be elected at this
time. Comm. Peer presided for this purpose.
By Comm. Egan: seconded by Comm. Burns
RESOLVED, that A.H. Treman be nominated to succeed himself as Chairman of the
Commission for a term of one year. Carried.
There were no other nominations and the secretary was instructed to cast one ballot
for Mr. Treman. After one ballot had been cast by the Secretary, Mr. A.H. Treman
was declared unanimously elected to succeed himself as Chairman of the Commission.
CONCESSION STAND: Chairman Treman inquired about the disposition of the insurance
coverage in the amount of $2,950 received by the City for wind damages to the old
concession stand at Stewart Park. It was reported by Comm. Egan that it had been
appropriated by the Council to the maintenance budget for Stewart Park for 1955
and that the maintenance budget had then been reduced in a like amount. Alderman
Wilkinson agreed to review the matter and discuss it with the Chairman.
OW CONCESSION STAND: Chairman Treman reported receipt from the City of a bill in
the amount of $12,438.60 representing the cost to date of the new concession stand
at Stewart Park and noted that, being within the amount appropriated for this pur-
pose, this amount has been paid to the City. Upon inquiry he was informed by Comm.
Egan that a small amount of landscaping and some work on flagstone walks still
remains to be done. Comm. Saperstone recommended that an itemized statement show-
ing a complete breakdown of the cost of this project as well as the Zoo project
when completed, be made available to members of the Commission. Comm. Egan reported
that such an itemized statement has been prepared on the concession stand and that
a similar one will be prepared when the zoo project is completed. It was agreed
that copies of these statements be made available to members of the Stewart Park
Commission and members of the Board of Public Works for their information.
ROSEMARY LANE PROPERTY: Chairman Treman reported that a house and lot at the corner
of Rosemary Lane and Indian Spring Lane, as shown on a subdivision map of the Berg-
holtz Tract, is currently on the market for sale. He called attention to a policy
of the Commission that all lands between Fall Creek on the South and the lake on
the Forth be acquired on behalf of the City for recreational purposes with funds
from Stewart Park Trust Fund as the same may become available at fair prices. He
suggested that the Commission take action to continue the former policy in respect
to the purchase of additional property so that acquisition of the piece of property
currently available may be considered at this time.
By Comm. Egan: seconded by Comm. Peer
RESOLVED, that the Stewart Park Commission continue to endorse the policy of ac-
quiring, for park purposes, properties located along N. Cayuga St. and Rosemary
Lane adjacent to the Bergholtz tract as the same may become available from time to
time at reasonable prices, as the general policy for the future.
Upon a poll by the Chairman, Commissioners Peer, Egan and Burns expressed their
approval in principle providing the price is reasonable. Comm. Bradford stated
that he would like more time to consider before voting. Comm. Saperstone also ex-
pressed his desire for more time to consider and stated that his favoring this
policy would be contingent on the assumption that funds are always available from
the Stewart Park Trust Fund and that lands are offered eta price within reason.
By Comm. Saperstone: seconded by Comm. Burns
RESOLVED, that the motion in this matter be laid on the table.
Carried.
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Chairman Treman stated that he felt very strongly that the policy to buy if the
price is reasonable should be continued and suggested that action be taken at this
time in respect to the parcel of property which is now available for purchase.
Comm. Saperstone suggested that the Chairman have the property appraised by two
impartial appraisers and their findings reported back to the Commission for further
consideration.
By Comm. Saperstone: seconded by Comm. Peer
RESOLVED, that the Stewart Park Commission go on reccrd as being in favor of acquir-
ing this property, being lot #23 with a house thereon and located at the corner of
Rosemary Lane and Indian Spring Lane, as shown on a subdivision map of the Bergholtz
tract, if it can be acquired at a reasonable price and financed from the Stewart
Park Trust Fund,
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Chairman be authorized and directed to retain
two impartial appraisers of his choice to make an appraisal of said property and
report their findings back to the Commission,
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the cost of such an appraisal be a charge against
said Stewart Park Trust Fund. Carried
SEWAGE EFFLUENT: Chairman Treman called attention to the proposal of the Village
of Cayuga Heights to construct a sewage disposal plant and discharge its effluent
into Cayuga Lake. He invited discussion of this matter and its possible effect,
psychological or otherwise, on future use of the bathing beach at the park. He
suggested that the Board of Public Works be asked to look into the matter. Comm.
Saperstone stated that he was opposed to any further pollution of the waters of the
lake particularly in the area adjacent to the bathing beach at Stewart Park.
By Comm. Burns: seconded by Comm. Bradford
RESOLVED, that the Stewart Park Commission strenuously oppose any such sewage dis-
posal; and that the Commission advise the State Department of Health of the Com-
mission's concern regarding the possible adverse effects the discharge of this
sewage effluent, no matter how much chlorinated, may have on the bathing beach at
Stewart Park and the use thereof by the public; and further that the State be urged
to consider this problem carefully before granting the Village permission to dis-
charge the effluent into the waters of Cayuga Lake.
Carried.
By Comm. Burns: seconded by Comm. Peer
RESOLVED, that this Commission recommend to the Board of Public Works that it
thoroughly consider the matter and that it likewise urge the State Department of
Health to consider this problem before approval is given to the Village of Cayuga
Heights for the discharge of sewage effluent into the waters of Cayuga Lake.
Carried.
On motion the meeting was adjourned to recon : onnThur day, September 15, 1955 at
4:15 p.m. ea
eorge A. Blean
City Clerk
STEWART PARK COMMISSION PROCEEDINGS
CITY OF ITHACA, N.Y.
Regular Meeting 4:15 p.m. March 15, 1956
PRESENT:
Chairman - A.H; Treman
Commissioners - C.E. Treman, Jr., Geo. F. Rogalsky, Won. H. Burns, John F. Ryan,
Paul Bradford, William Egan, Kenneth Decker
Attorney - Lee
Bd. of Public Works Comm. - Saperstone
Architect - Richard E. Metzger
Supt. , Laverty; Engineer, Cass; Forester, Baker; Clerk, Blean
MDIUTES: Minutes of the last regular meeting were duly approved.
RESIGNATION OF S?ERMAN PEER: Chairman Treman announced the resignation of Sherman
Peer as a representative of the Tompkins Co. Trust Company on the Commission and
the appointment of Mr. Geo. F. Rogalsky to succeed Mr. Peer.
REPORT: Chairman Treman presented and reviewed a report of the Stewart Park Trust
Fund showing its present condition and including a statement of assets held as of
March 9, 1956. Copies were distributed to members and acopy ordered placed on-file,
The report is summarized as follows: Market % of Eat.
Book Value Market Annual
Value 3/9/56 Value Income
BONDS: Government $35,300.00 $35,300.00 38.2% $ 892.50
Utility 12,359.59 11,943.75 12.9% 362.50
Industrial 6,085.61 6,067.50 6.5% 180.00
CONf!ON STOCKS 22,320.76 31,262.50 33.9% 1,350.37
MORTGAGES 7,839.65 7,839.65 8.5% 342.55
CASH - (Overdrawn) 39.04 39.04 0.0% 1.17
$83,866.57 $92,374.36 100.0% : $3,126.75
ADDITION TO GOLF COURSE CLUBHOUSE,: Architect Metzger reviewed proposed plans for
alterations and additions to the Newman Municipal Golf Course clubhouse providing
for a new lounge, new locker room, enlargement of the Pro's room and rearrange-
ment of toilet facilities. He reported that the low bid submitted on the proposal
amounted to 124,316.00. He then reported that elimination of a kitchen estimated
at $341.00, a refrigerator ® $163.00, lockers $1,264.00, painting exterior of
existing building '= $360.00 and all outside grading work G $400.00 will reduce the
cost to $21,788.00. He explained that new additions include a 12'x25' lounge,
12'x25' locker room, enclosing the present 8'x40' porch and rearranging the pre-
sent Pro's room. Architect's fees @ 6% added to the revised cost makes a total
of $23,095.28.
Comm. Egan reported that the Board of Public Works has approved this project as
a much needed improvement. Comm. Rogalsky referred to action by the Stewart Park
Commission Feb. 4, 1931 and subsequent action by the Common Council April 1, 1931
approving the policy of retaining the principal amount of the Trust at approxi-
mately $100,000.00 and using the income only for permanent improvements at the
park. He suggested that the Council be requested to express it's opinion at this
time concerning this policy which the Commission has tried to adhere to since its
adoption. Comm. C.E. Treman, Jr. reminded the Commissioners that financing this
project will reduce the principal to approximately $70,000 and reduce the estimat-
ed annual yield to approximately $2,500. He, too, suggested that the Council be
asked to express it's opinion regarding the long range use of the Trust. A sug-
gestion that the work be undertaken by city forces in aneffort to reduce the cost
was discarded when Comm. Egan reported that the City does not have the men or
equipment required. Architect Metzger estimated that it will take about two
months to complete the work by contract. After further discussion it was moved
by Comm. Egan, seconded by Comm. Decker and carried that the matter be referred
to the Common Council for an expression of opinion as to a policy governing future
expenditures from this Trust Fund.
Carried.
March 15, 1956
U. S. ARMY TRAINING CENTER: Comm. Egan reported that the ri,s, Army has selected
and approved a site on the west side of E. Shore Drive and extending through to
N. Cayuga St. for the installation of an Army Reserve Training Center and request-
ed that the property be made Avililable for such purpose. He stated that the Board
of Public Works received the request and had taken action advising that it will
be Made available. He suggested that the Stewart Park Commission go on record
as approving this request also.
By Comm. Burns: seconded by Comm. Ryan
RESOLVED, that this Commission offers no objection to this land being made avail-
able to the U.S. Army for the purpose requested.
Carried.
BOARD OF EDUCATION - PROPERTY TRANSFER: Comm. Egan reported that the Board of
Public Works had received a request from the Bd. of Education to make all land
bounded by N. Cayuga St. , Rosemary Lane, Lake Street and Fall Creek and the entire
Bergholtz Tract ' available for school purposes in connection with the build-
ing of a new high school on the High School Athletic Field. He suggested that the
Stewart Park Commission express its feeling on such a transfer of property.
By Comm. Burns: seconded by Comm. Bradford
RESOLVED, that this Commission offers no objection to the transfer of these lands
to the Board of Education for school purposes.
Carried,
APPROPRIATION - SHUFFLE BOARDS ETC. : Comm. Egan recommended construction of two
outdoor shuffleboard courts at Stewart Park estimated to cost $900. and the con-
struction of a concrete apron around the open air picnic shelter estimated to cost
$500.00.
By Comm. Burns: seconded by Comm. Bradford
RESOLVED, that the sum of $900. for two outdoor shuffleboard courts and the sum
of ;500 for construction of a concrete apron around the open air picnic shelter
be appropriated from the Stewart Park Trust Fund as recommended.
Carried.
On motion the meeting was adjourned. 7
Geo. A. Blean .�
City Clerk
STEWART PARK COMMISSION PROCEEDINGS
CITY OF ITHACA, N.Y.
Special Meeting 4:00 p.m. April 25, 1956
PRESENT:
Chairman - A.H. Treman
Commissioners - C.E. Treman, Jr., Burns, Egan, Bradford, Decker, Ryan
Absent - Comm. Rogalsky
Aldermen - Wilkinson, Johnson, Murphy, Bradley, Komaromi
Attorney - Lee
Supt. of Pub. Wks. - Laverty
Engineer - Cass
Forester - Baker
Clerk - Blean
MINUTES: Minutes of the last regular meeting were duly approved.
Chairman Treman announced the purpose of this special meeting was to reconsider the
request for funds from the Stewart Park Trust Fund for the proposed alterations and
improvements of the municipal golf course clubhouse and to present a recommendation
of policy regarding the disposition of the Trust Fund, in accordance with a resolu-
tion of the Council adopted April 4, 1956.
GOLF COURSE CLUBHOUSE: By Comm. Egan: seconded by Comm. Bradford
RESOLVED, that the Stewart Park Commission recognizes that the Club House at the
Ithaca Municipal Golf Course in Stewart Park at present has inadequate facilities
and needs improvement and the improvement of such Club House seems desirable for the
citizens of Ithaca; and be it further
RESOLVED, that the Stewart Park Commission requests the Tompkins County Trust Com-
pany, as Trustee of the Stewart Park Fund, to appropriate up to $15,923.00 for such
purpose and to pay such sum over to the City of Ithaca to be expended under the
direction of the Board of Public Works of the City.
Unanimously Carried.
STEWART PARK TRUST FUND POLICY: By Comm. Egan: seconded by Comm. C.E. Treman
RESOLVED, that it is the consensus of the Stewart Park Commission that the manner
of handling the Stewart Park Trust Fund heretofore, substantially in accordance with
the resolutions of the Stewart Park Commission of February 4, 1931, and of the Com-
mon Council of April 1, 1931, has been beneficial to the City of Ithaca; it is the
further consensus of the Stewart Park Commission that the principal of the Stewart
Park Trust Fund, together with income to be earned thereon, should be held for the
permanent improvement of Stewart Park by the City of Ithaca; nothing in this policy,
however, is intended to prevent the Trustee in its discretion from time to time from
spending portions of the principal for the permanent improvement of Stewart Park,
but with a desirable objective in such event that income from the Fund should be
accumulated and added to the principal until the directors of the Trustee shall
decide otherwise; and be it further
RESOLVED, that the foregoing resolution shall be submitted to the Common Council of
the City of Ithaca with the recommendation of the Stewart Park Commission that the
aforegoing policy be approved.
Unanimously Carried.
Comm. Decker entered the meeting at this point.
Alderman Wilkinson inquired if the new figure arrived at for the cost of the club-
house improvements will lessen the original intended purpose of the facilities plan-
ned or delete any improvements that will have to be undertaken at some later date.
In answer Chairman Treman stated that the established policy of the Stewart Park
Commission in matters of improvements has been to leave it up to the Board of Public
Works and that he had been informed that the Chairman of the Buildings & Grounds
Committee of the Board, the architect and the low bidder have revised the plans and
arrived at the new figure which will substantially carry out the main items in the
original plans. Comm. Egan explained that such items as extension of the locker
room, some plumbing work, flagstone floor on porch, shower bath facilities, outside
landscaping work, painting the exterior of the building and the purchase of 55 lockers
had been deleted from original plans. In reply to Alderman Wilkinson regarding
future improvements he stated that he felt extension of the locker room is the only
thing that might be needed if increased use of the course warrants it.
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On motion the meeting was adjourned.
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Geo.. Bean
City Clerk
STEWART PARK CO$hISSION PROCEEDINGS
CITY OF ITHACA, N.Y.
Regular Meeting 4:45 P.I . March 26, 1957
PRESENT:
Chairman - A.H. Treman
Commissioners - C,E1 Treman, Jr. , Rogaisk3ti Burns, Ryan, Egan, Bradford, Decker
Supt. of Public Mks. - Laverty
Forester - Baker
Clerk - Blean
MINUTES: The minutes of the last meeting were read by the Clerk and on motion were
duly approved.
STEWART PARK BATHHOUSE RENOVATION: Chairman Treman announced that this meeting had
been called primarily to hear a recommendation from the Board of Public Works con-
cerning the renovation of the Stewart Park bathhouse. Comm. 1:M. Egan reported that
the floor in the bathhouse had to be replaced and that in doing so, new piers had
to be constructed, that about 600 yards of gravel fill had to be used on which to
lay a new concrete floor. He reported further that the west end of the building
was being converted into winter quarters for some of the wild life at the park re-
quiring such accommodations and that outside facilities adjacent thereto were being
constructed for use during the balance of the year. He estimated the cost of the
entire project at $5,085.00 and recommended that the sum of ` 5,000.00 be appropriated
from the Stewart Park Trust Fund to finance the work.
By Comm. Burns: seconded by Comm. Rogalsky
RESOLVED, that an appropriation of $5,000. for a project to renovate the bathhouse
at Stewart Park as a permanent improvement be approved; and that the Tompkins Co.
Trust Co. , as Trustee of the Stewart Park Fund, be requested to appropriate $5,000.
for such purpose and to pay such sum over to the City of Ithaca to be expended under
the direction of the Board of Public Works of the City.
Unanimously carried.
WHIRLIGIG: Comm. Egan reported that the present whirligig in use at the park is
unsuitable and in need of replacement. He estimated the cost of a new one at
$493.45 and suggested the Commission consider financing it from the Stewart Park
Trust Fund. Chairman A.H. Treman expressed his doubt that an expenditure for equip-
ment of this nature could be considered as a permanent improvement and therefore
should be financed by the City from its maintenance budget for the park. Comm. Egan
withdrew his suggestion.
IMPROVEMENTS - 1956: Comm. Egan presented and reviewed the following report on im-
provements at the park for the year 1956:
Golf Course clubhouse addition $25,587.00
Enlargement of Zoo 2,384.22
Shuffleboard courts 753.70
Concrete apron at picnic shelter 498.90
Total cost of improvements $29,223.82
Appropriation by City 9.600.00
Appropriated from Stewart Park
Trust Fund ` 19,623.82
Supt. Laverty expressed his opinion that the park received more patronage than ever
before during the past year due to increased improvements financed from the Stewart
Park Trust Fund. He noted that the new enlarged Zoo attracted a large attendance.
He reported the purchase of two Mexican Burros last year, the donation of two goats
by Cornell Animal Behaviour Farm and the donation of five monkeys by hr. Francis
Leander. He reported that the City had spent considerable time in improving the
park along the beach which will be graded and seeded and that 24 new picnic tables
had been purchased for this area. He reported further that the Youth Bureau provided
ice skating at the park during the winter season which proved quite popular. He re-
ported increased interest in the boat docks in Fall Creek adjacent to the park as
well as in the boat launching facilities provided in the Inlet on Taughannock Blvd.
for transient boat owners.
DRIVING ON GRASS: Comm. Egan reported that it may become necessary to close the park
to automobile traffic at 10:00 P.P . in the winter and 12:00 P.N. in the summer to
prevent damage to lawns by automobiles during the night. It was agreed that the Bd.
of Public Wks. has jurisdiction in this matter and Chairman Treman expressed the
hope that the Board with the cooperation of the Police Dept. will find a satisfac-
tory solution.
On Motion the meeting was adjourned. 44,42
Geo. A. Blean
City Clerk
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STEWkRT P.RK C0I" TTSSION PROCN,DfTGS
CITY OF ITHrCA , N.Y.
Regular Meeting 4:30 p.m. Sept. 24, 1957
PRESENT:
Chairman - A.H. Treman
Commissioners - C.E. Treman, Jr., Geo. F. Rogalsky, `rm. H. Burns, J.F. Rya , '•hr;. Egan
Paul Bradford, Kenneth Decker
Asst. to Supt of Pub. 7ks. - Rich
City Engineer - Cass
City Forester - Baker
Clerk - Blean
N JU ES: By Comm. Burns: seconded by Comm. Egan
RESOLVED, that the minutes of the last regular meeting held on Narch 26, 1957 be
approved. Carried.
BATHHOUSE REPAIRS: Chairman Treman announced that the meeting had been called to
discuss the need of an additional appropriation for repairs to the bathhouse at
Stewart Park. Comm. Egan reviewed the improvements made at the bathhouse this year
includinr7 an entire new concrete floor throughout, 2 toilets, 2 shower rooms, a
room for lifeguards and a check room which is used by the Youth Bureau for checking
swimmers' clothing. He reported that unanticipated expenses had arisen which would
require an appropriation of. '2,500 in addition to the appropriation of '-5,C'00. made !
for this purpose on March 26th. Mr. Rich gave a detailed report of the cost of all
improvements which included plumbing bills amounting to `' 2,759. and the cost of re-
placing the west wall of the building, neither of. T,*hich was originally anticipated.
It was' pointed out that this building is used extensively by the Youth Bureau during
the entire summer season for handicraft and other classes 7ahich it conducts and
accommodates approximately 200 children. These repairs were deemed to be permanent
improvements and Comm. Egan recommended that an additional sum of "'2,500 be approp-
riated from the Stewart Park Trust Fund for this purpose.
By Comm. Egan: • seconded by Comm. 'tradford
RESOLVED, that an additional appropriation of "'2,500 for the project to renovate the
bathhouse at Stewart Park as a permanent improvement be approved; and that the Tomp-
kins County Trust Co. , as Trustee of the Stewart Pax'k Trust Fund be requested to
appropriate X2,500. for such purpose and to pay such sum over to the City of Ithaca
to be expended under the direction of the Board of Public works of the City of Ithaca...
Unanimously carried.
Or motion the meeting was adjourned. /
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Geo. A. Blean
City Clerk
SItFWARP rAkit COMMISSION PROCEEDINGS
CITY OF ITHACA, N.Y.
Regular Meeting 4:30 p.m. January 6, 1959
PRESENT 3
Chairman - A.H. Treman
Commissioners - C.E. Treman, Jr. - Wm. H. Burns, Mayor Ryan, Wm. M. Egan, Carl J.
Yengo, Louis Pickering
Supt. of Public Works - Laverty
City Engineer - Cass
City Forester - Baker
Clerk - Blean
MINUTES: Minutes of the last meeting held on March 25, 1958 were read by the
Clerk and duly approved.
1958 It PROVEI ANTS: Supt. Laverty reviewed improvements made at the park during
the year 1958 from the Stewart Park Trust Fund. He reported that about 700 feet
of shoreline from the tennis courts westerly to the duck pond had been reclaimed
by filling it with coarse stone topped off with soil to condition it for grading
and seeding. Diagonal parking for about seventy cars,increaeing present capacity
by 401was provided along the north roadway- by installation there of stone curbing
removed from street projects throughout the city during the year. He advised that
the fine grading and seeding could not be done last Fall due to imclement weather
conditions and that phase of the work remains to be done this spring from the
balance of $74.8.08 left in the original appropriation of $10,000.00 for this work.
He reported that cost of the work done on this project during 1958 amounted to
a total of $9,251.92.
Comm. Charles E. Treman, Jr. reported that the amount remaining in the trust Fund
at this time amounted to approximately $68,000.00, based on present values, less
the $748.08 committed for grading and seeding of the area of shore line reclaimed
during 1958.
1959 IMPROVELEJTSI Engineer Cass presented and reviewed a proposed plan for the
improvement of the lake frontage between thetathhouse and pavilion to prevent
further erosion of this area. He called attention to the natural indentation
of the shore line between these two points which forms the general swimming area
and advised the plan intended to maintain it as such by replacing the old stone
walls along the shore line at this point with concrete retaining walls about 50
feet in length on the bathhouse side and 100 feet an the pavillion side topped
with a wire woven fence. The plan further called for the paving of a slope down
into the water and some gravel fill. He estimated the total cost of the project
at $6,500.00.
Comm. C.E. Treman, Jr. inquired if water pollution at park waters, a major matter
of controversy a few years ago, had been corrected. Supt. Laverty predicted that
it will be entirely cleared up in a year or so by two new developements. One is
that the State Water Pollution Control Board has established an "A" classification
for the lake which means that all sewage entering the area must be treated. The
second is the construction, by next Spring, of a new city sewage treatment plant
which will provide for treatment of the effluent throughout the entire year rather
than through the summer months as is now done.
Upon inquiry from the Chairman, Comm. C.E. Treman, Jr. advised that income from
the fund will be insufficent to finance a project of this size and that it will
be necessary to use approximately $4,000.00 of the principal.
By Comm. TAJi. M, Egan: seconded by Wm. H. Burns
RESOLVED, that the Stewart Park Commission hereby approves an appropriation of
$6,500.00 for the improvement of the bathing beach at Stewart Park, a project to
be undertaken during 1959, as a permanent improvement; and that the Tompkins
County Trust Company, Trustee of the Stewart Park Trust Fund, be requested to
appropriate $6,500.00 for such purpose and to pay such sum over to the City of
Ithaca to be expended under direction of the Board of Public Works.
Carried.
Upon inquiry by the Chairman Supt. Laverty advised that no further improvements
at the park are contemplated during 1959 as the city's efforts will be concentrated
on developing park and recreational areas at the municipal airport including a
marina which will indirectly benefit Stewart Park by bringing about the removal
of the boat docks at the park as goon as better facilities at the marina become
available.
On motion the meeting was adjourned.
eo. A. lean
City Clerk
SiF;IV,;?T PAM COI L-IS'.;IC_ ;3 G9
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Regular iseting 4:30 p.m. ::prom 25, 1 58
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Wm. 1%. T%gan, Cr-n..1 J. Yongo, ei 2eth 3. Decker.
Shpt. of Public `Torks .. Lrvorty
I•nr'ine&r - Cr., s
?orester .. '•pkOr
Clerk - i3l.csn
7i'utes of the 1£st render .'oeti' ...;;�I.Ci. ;exit. '?!'', l°57 'Ore dulyT F nor'oved.
BOATHOUSE REPAIRS - 1957: Chairman Treman reported that the total cost of repairs
to the bathouse at Stewart Park undertaken during 1957 amounted to $7,474.68 which
was all financed from the Stewart Park Trust Fund. Supt. Laverty reviewed this
project which included a new concrete floor for the entire building, two new
toilet rooms, two new shower rooms, a lifeguardrs room and a check room. In
addition he reported that the entire west wall of the building had to be replaced.
IMPROVEMENTS —1958: Commissioner Egan recommended an appropriation from the
Stewart Park Trust Fund for improvements at the park for the year 1958 to in-
clude the reclaiming of about one acre of shore line from the tennis courts
west to the duck pond area estimated to cost $10,000.00. Supt. Laverty reviewed
this work in detail and submitted drawings to show the work contemplated. He
stated that the City had reclaimed some of the shore line last year from city
funds and that it is proposed to continue this reclamation project westerly
to the duck pond by filling it with material from the Cornell stone quarry to
be covered with top soil, graded and seeded to serve as an additional picnic
area. New picnic tables and fireplaces will be furnished • Sandstone curbing,
to be reclairiaed from city streets , will be used along the adjoining roadway
and parallel curb parking facing the new area will be provided to accomodate
79 cars. The total estimated cost of this entire project is $10,000.00.
By Comm. Rogalsky: seconded by Comm. C.E. Treman Jr.
RESOLVED, that the Stewart Park Commission hereby approves an appropriation of
$10,000.00 for the recommended project of reclaiming about one acre of shore
line, a project to be undertaken during 1958, as a permanent improvement; and
that the Tompkins County Trust Company as Trustee of the Stewart Park Trust
Fund be requested to appropriate $10,000.00 for such purpose and pay such sum
over to the City of Ithaca, to be expended under the direction of the Board
of Public Works. Carried.
REPORT OF SUPT.: Supt Laverty reported that the park enjoyed a very successful
season during 1957 as a result of favorable weather and recent improvements
made at the park. He suggested a date be set for a tour of inspection of the
park at a later date when the kbather is more favorable , and it was agreed that
the Superintendent make arrangements for such a tour of inspection at a time
convenient for all. On inquiry from Ccmm, Rogalsky regarding policing of the
park, Supt. Laverty advised that it is customary for the city to hire off-duty
policementto police it, at city expense, during the peak summer season.
On motion the meeting was adjourned.
Geo A Blean
City Clerk
STEWART PARK COMMISSION PROCEEDINGS
CITY OF ITHA.CA, NEW YORK
Regular Meeting 4:30 p.m. April 14, 1959
PRESENT:
Chairman - A.H. Treman
Commissioners - C.E. Treman, Jr. , Geo. F. Rogalsky, Mayor Ryarl, Wm. Egan,
Carl J. Yengo
Supt. of Public Works - Laverty
City Engineer - cans
Clerk - Blean
Forester - R.S. Baker
MINUTES: The minutes of the preceding meeting held on January 6, 1959 were duly
approved.
1959 IMPROVEMENTS: Chairman Treman advised that the primary reason for this
meeting was to discuss a recent request of the Board of Public Works for an
additional appropriation of $2,000.00 to complete the paving of the bathing
beach at Stewart Park. Engineer Cass reviewed the work done on this project
to date and advised that due to the fact the work had to be done during the
winter months a good deal of additional expense had been incurred because
heated concrete had to be used and the cold weather necessitated additional
labor. As a result the original appropriation of $6500.00 had proved to
be inadequate. He reported that nearly all concrete work had been completed
and that the main item of expense remaining at this time was the construction
of a fence on top of the concrete walls.
By Comm. Wm, Egan: seconded by Comm. Yengo
WHEREAS, the Board of Public Works, on March 25, 1959, requested the Stewart
Park Commission to make available an additional $2,000.00fom the Stewart Park
Trust Fund to complete the project of paving and improving the bathing beach at
Stewart Park, and
WHEREAS, this Commission endorses the project as a permanent improvement at the
park and recognizes the need for such an additional appropriation,
NOW THEREFORE BE 1T RESOLVED, that the request of the Board of Public Works be
approved; and that the Tompkins County Trust Company, Trustee of the Stewart
Park Trust Fund, be requested to appropriate an additional sum, of not to exceed
$2,000.00 for such purpose and to pay such sum over to the City of Ithaca to be
expended under the direction of the Board of Public Works.
Carried.
Supt. Laverty reported that with the exception of completing this project, the
only other improvement contemplated at the park during 1959 was the fine grading
and seeding of the reclaimed shore line from the tennis courts westerly to the
duck pond from money already appropriated for such purpose.
He invited members present at this time to go to the park for a tour of inspection
and the meeting was accordingly adjourned to make a physical inspection of the
park.
Geo. A, Mean, ity Clerk
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STEWART PARK COMMISSION PRCCEEDINGS
CITY OF LTHACA, N.Y.
Regular Meeting 4:30 p.m. April 13, 1961
PRESENT:
Chairman - A. H. Treman
Commissioners - C, E, Treman, Jr, Wm. H. Burns, Ralph C, Smith,
J.J. Clynes, Carl J. Yengo, L.S. Pickering
Supt, of Public Works - Laverty
City Engineer - Cass
City Forester - Baker
City Clerk - Blean
MINUTES: Minutes of the last .meeting held were read and approved,
GOLF CCXTRSF DRAJNA(F DIT^H: Chairman Treman announced that he had
called this meeting to consider requests made by the Board of Public
Works for appropriations for permanent improvements at Stewart Park
and the Golf Course, The Board 's request for an appropriation of
$1,000.00 for construction of a drainage at #1 fairway at the golf
course was reviewed in detail by Supt, Laverty. He stated it is
contemplated to install about 130 feet of corregated me-cal pipe to
afford drainage in this area which will speed up play there.
By Comm , Clynes : seconded by Comm, C.E. Treman, Jr.
WHEREAS, the Board of Public Works on March 30, 1961 requested the
Stewart Park Commission to make available a sum of $1000. 00 from the
Stewart Park Trust Fund for the construction of a drainage ditch at
#1 fairway at the Municipal Gc '' Course, and
WHEREAS this Commission ender e:7 this project as a permanent improve-
ment at the Golf Course, deemed a part of Stewart Park, and recognizes
the need for this appropriation,
NOW THEREFCRE BE IT RESOLVED, that the request of the Board of Public
Works be approved; and that the Tompkins County Trust Company,
Trustee of the Stewart Park Trust Fund, be requested to ap)rcpriate
a sum of not to exceed $1,000.00 for such purpose and to pay such
sum over to the City of Ithaca to be expended under the direction
of the Board of Public Works. Carried,
BAND STAND_-STEWART PARKS A request of the Board for an amount of
not to exceed $6,000,00 for a band stand at Stewart Park was con-
sidered next. Supt. Laverty reported that the Buildings & Grounds
Committee of the Board had several meetings on this subject with
members of the local Musicians Union and the Intrafraternal Council,
both of which groups have repeatedly requested this type of improve-
ment at the park, He noted that a design for a permanent type stand,
estimated to cost between $11,000. 00 and $12, 000. 00, had been dis-
carded in favor of a four-tiered, pre-fabricated, portable structure,
capable of accommodating between 30 and 65 instrumentalists and
choristers, and estimated to cost $6,000. 00,
Comm. C.F. Treman, Jr. called attention to the consistent policy of
the Commission to spend only the interest of the Trust Fund if
possible. He advised that the present market value of the fund is
approximately $65,000.00. Discussion centered around the following.
1. Policy of the commission.
2. It will be used only from r: ur to eight times during the summer
months for band concerts.
3. The fact that, because the proposed bandstand is portable, it is
doubtful that it could be considered a permanent improvement at
the park.
4. Relocation of Route #13 may require considerable landscape and
other improvements at the entrance to the park in the near
future.
By Comm , Yengo: seconded by Comm., Burns
WHEREAS, it is the consensus of opinion of this Commission that the
relocation of Route #13 may require certain landscaping and other
expenses at the entrance to Stewart Park,
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the request of the Board of Public
Works for an appropriation of $6,000.00 for a new bandstand at the
park be tabled for the year 1961. , Carried,
On motion the meeting was adjourned. •
Geo. A. 'lean
City Clerk
STEWART PARK COMMISSION PROCEEDINGS
CITY OF ITHACA, N.Y.
Regular Meeting 3:30 p.m. May 9. 1962
PRESENT:
Chairman: A.H. Treman
Commissioners: C.E. Treman, Wm. H. Burns, Geo. Rogalsky, John F. Ryan, Carl Yengo
M.J. Leary
Supt. Pub. Wks: Laverty
Engineer: Cass
Forester: Baker
City Clerk: Blean
MINUTE: Minutes of the last regular meeting held on April 13, 1961 were duly
approved.
GOLF COURSE DRAINAGE DITCH AT GOLF COURSE: Chairman Treman reviewed work done
during 1961 to construct a drainage ditch at #1 fairway at the golf course at a
total cost of $505.94 from the amount of $1,000.00 originally appropriated from
the Stewart Park Trust Fund for such purpose. He suggested that the balance of
$494.06 be cancelled to make it available for reappropriation.
By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Leary
RESOLVED, that the balance or unused part of the 1961 appropriation amounting to
$494.06 be ordered cancelled, Carried.
Superintendent Laverty then presented and reviewed plans for'the construction of
a similiar drainage ditch at #3 fairway estimated to cost $1,800.00 with work
to be done with city forces during 1962. He informed the Commissioners that the
ditch constructed in 1961 had proven very satisfactory and is deemed to be a very
important permanent improvement at the course.
By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Rogalsky
WHEREAS, the Board of Public Works has requested the Stewart Park Commission to
make available the sum of $19800.00 from the Stewart Park Trust Fund for the
construction of a drainage ditch at #3 fairway at the Municipal Golf Course, and
WHEREAS, this Commission endorses this project as a permanent improvement at the
Golf Course, deemed a part of Stewart Park, and recognizes the need for this
appropriation,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the request of the Board of Public Works be
approved; and that the Tompkins County Trust Company, Trustee of the Stewart Park
Trust Fund, be requested to appropriate a sum of not to exceed $12800.00 for such
purpose and to pay such sum over to the City of Ithaca to be expended for such
purpose under the direction of the Board of Public Works.
Carried.
ENTRANCE: Changes in the entrance to Stewart Park which will be made necessary
by the proposed route #13 relocation within the city, were reviewed and explained
by Engineer Cass. He indicated that the entrance will be moved several hundred
feet to the north of its present location. It was decided to await completion
of route #13 relocation before considering any improvements at the park's entrance.
PARK SHOREL NF IMPROVEMENT; Supt. Laverty informed the Board that it is expected
between 40,000 and 50,000 cubic yards of fill will be made available at no cost
to the city by the contractor on Route #13, and that the fill will be dumped along
the shore line eastward from the pavillion to the Park Hotel. He estimated that
it might be possible to reclaim about 1,000 feet of shore line with a depth of
about 75' under such a plan.
On motion the meeting was adjourned.
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Geo. A, Blean
City Clerk
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STEWART PARK COMMISSION PROCEEDINGS
CITY OF ITHACA, N.Y.
Regular Meeting 5:00 p.m. March 10,1964
PRESENT:
Chairman - A.H. Treman
Commissioners - C.E. Treman, W.H, Burns, M.J. Leary
Absent - Hunna Johns, Louis Picketing, F.W. Egan, G.F. Rogaisky
Supt. of Public Works - Laverty
Asst. Supt. of Public Works - Hannan
Engineers - Melchen, Dougherty
Forester - Baker
Clerk - Blean
Acting City Engineer Melchen presented and reviewed a schedule of proposed improvements
for Stewart Park for 1964 including a new entrance to the park, machine paving of road-
ways, new parking areas, grading seeding and planting of a reclaimed area along the
shore line from the bathing beach easterly. The estimates presented were reviewed by
the Acting Engineer and discussed informally. ASsistant 'Superintendent Hannan reviewed
in detail his proposal to dredge out the Stewart Park bathing beach and Superintendent
Laverty reported it had been approved by the Council in the hope that it could be
financed by the Commission.
Due to a lack of a quorum no action was taken on any of the proposals and the meeting
waS adjourned until 5:00 p.m. on April 7, 1964 for further consideration of the proposed
improvements.
Adjourned Regular Meeting 5:00 p.m. April 7, 1964
PRESENT
Chairman - A.H. Treman
Commissioners - Wm. H. Burns, Geo. F. Rogaisky, M.J. Leary, Francis Egan, Louis Pickering,
Hunna Johns
Absent - C.E. Treman, Jr.
Superintendent of Public Works - Laverty
Engineers - Melchen, Dougherty
Forester - Baker
Clerk - Blean
Minutes of the last regular meeting held on May 9, 1962 were read by the Clerk and duly
approved.
PARK IMPROVEMENTS: The following list of proposed improvements for the year 1964 was
presented and—Ririewed in detail by Acting Engineer Melchen:
1. Lake-front picnic area $3,750.00
2. Landscaping near entrance 650.00
3. Parking areas, gravel base only 1,075,00
4. Roadways, surface treatment only 750,00
5. Buildings-Bathhouse roof $3,500.00
Pavilion roof 1^ 255.00 3,625,00
6. Fence around duck pond 2,150.00
7. Swimming area dredging S 000.00
$17
Chairman Treman expressed his personal opinion that some of the listed improvements appear
to be items of maintenance and that it has generally been the policy of the Commission
to appropriate money from the Stewart Park Trust Fund for items of permanent improvement
only.
By Comm. Burns: seconded by Comm. Pickering
RESOLVED, that Project I, lake-front picnic area, be approved for financing from the
Stewart Park Trust Fund.
Comm. Johns suggested that the entire program of improvements be considered before taking
action on any of the individual items, He expressed his feeling that Project #7 of the
schedule was the most important one at this time, On recommendation of the Chairman, Comm,,
Burns' motion was tabled temporarily and a discussion of the entire schedule of proposed
improvements ensued. A total of $11,225,00 was then appropriated from the Stewart Park
Trust Fund in accordance with the following actions:
Page 2 April 7, 1964
By Comm. Johns: seconded by Comm. Egan
WHEREAS, project #7 of the schedule has already been approved by the Common Council of
the City of Ithaca, and
WEREAS, the Commission endorses this project as a desirable permanent improvement at
e park and recognizes the need for the required appropriation therefor,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that project #7 of the schedule be approved; and that the
Tompkins County Trust Company, Trustee of the Stewart Park Trust Fund, be requested to
appropriate the sum of $5,000 to finance this project and to pay such sum over to the
City of Ithaca to be expended for such purpose under the direction of the Board of Public
Works.
Unanimously Carried.
By Comm. Burns: seconded by Comm. Pickering
WHEREAS, the Commission wishes to endorse project #1 of the schedule as a desirable
permanent improvement at the park and make an appropriation therefor,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that project #1 of the schedule be approved; and that the
Tompkins County Trust Company, Trustee of the Stewart Park Trust Fund, be requested to
appropriate the sum of $3,750.00 to finance this project and to pay such sum over to
the City of Ithaca to be expended for such purpose under the direction of the Board of
Public Works.
Unanimously Carried.
By Comm. Burns: seconded by Comm. Pickering
WHEREAS, the Commission wishes to endorse project #2 of the schedule as a desirable
permanent improvement at the park and make an appropriation therefor,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that project #2 of the schedule be approved; and that
the Tompkins County Trust Company, Trustee of the Stewart Park Trust Fund, be requested
to appropriate the sum of $650.00 to finance this project and to pay such sum over to the
City of Ithaca to be expended for such purpose under the direction of the Board of Public
Works. Unanimously Carried.
By Comm. Burns: seconded by Comm. Egan
WHEREAS, the Commission wishes to endorse projects #3 and #4 of the schedule as desirable
permanent improvements at the park and make appropriations therefor,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that project #3 and project #4 of the schedule be and
both are approved; and that the Tompkins County Trust Company, Trustee of the Stewart
Park Trust Fund, be requested to appropriate the sums of $1,075.00 and $750.00 to
finance projects #3 and #4 respectively and to pay such sums over to the ,City of Ithaca
to be expended for such purposes under the direction of the Board of Public Works.
Unanimously Carried.
On motion the meeting was adjourned.
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Geo. Ai Blean
City Clerk
STEWART PARK COMMISSION PROCEEDINGS
CITY OF ITHACA, NEW YORK
Regular Meeting 4:45 p.m. December 12, 1972
PRESENT:
Chairman - A. H. Treman
Commissioners - C. E. Treman, William Fowler, Paul O'Leary, Mayor Edward Conley,
Michael .Leary, John Ewanicki, William Downing
Superintendent of Public Works - Robert 0. Dingman
Deputy City Clerk - Robert G. Grey
The Chairman accounced he had called this meeting to discuss the use of the recd ning
funds in the Stewart Park Trust Fund.
Charles Treman gave a brief history of the trust fund for the benefit of those who were
new to the Commission.
Allan Treman reported that he had requests to rebuild the tennis courts so that they could
be used. As the fund could not be used except for permanent improvements, this was not
acceptable. Mr. Treman also reported that he had a petition requesting new tennis courts..
This could be done according to the terms of the fund. Mr. Treman also reported that the
idea of expanding the land with rock, further out into the lake with a stone wall or a
stone breaker wall should be consiiered. A stone walk was also suggested in the park
extending the walk at the Duck Popd.
Superintendent Robert 0. Dingman presented the following improvements with estimates that
the Department of Public Works thougbtwould be appropriate for the Stewart Park Fund to
undertake:
1. Tennis Courts
Two tennis courts with fence and lighting $ 26,000
2. Handball Courts
Two courts with a common wall 5,000
3. Basketball Backstops
Two posts. No court or paving 700
4. Park Extension
Extend 15' into the lake, 2,200' of shore line 35,000
5. Water Fowl Refuge
Replacement of existing duck pond 20,000
Mr. Dingman recommended that the water fowl refuge would be the beat improvement for the
park as the City would have to replace this in the near future. The water level is hard
to maintain the way the pond is now. The majority of people who use the park visit this
refuge. It is also open year-round and people visit this all year.
By Comm. Downing: seconded by Comm. Leary
RESOLVED, that the Stewart Park Committee approve a plan to replace the Duck Pond with
co-operation from Cornell University with the amount available, approximately $19,000.00.
Carried
By Charles Treman: seconded by Paul O'Leary
RESOLVED, that the Stewart Park Commission refer the plan to replace the Duck Pond to the
Board of Public Works and the Superintendent of Public Works for the purpose of coming up
with a breakdown of costs for this project, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that when the costs are ready the Stewart Park Commission is to
be contacted so that they may go over the plans and costs.
Carried
On motion the meeting was adjourned.
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Robert G. Grey, Deputy City Clerk