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Request for Payment --Stearns i', Wheler
'By Comm. Schickel: .Seconded by Comm. Gutenberger
1111* 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, be
approved for payment:
drawings and specifications
redesign resulting from. Value Engineer
geotechnical services
Value Engineering studies . . •
regulatory review O ' '
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.$104,067.96
455.06
239.07
198.29
1,210.08
576.31
- permits
--Request for Payment --Stearns & Wheler
By Comm. Schickel: Seconded by Comm. Walker
RESOLVED, That the following payment requests from Stearns F Wheler
for professional engineering services in connection with the design
of additions and modifications to the Wastewater.Treatment Facility,
be approved for payment:
- drawings and specifications $123,798.76
- redesign resulting from Value Engineering. . 146.30
- geotechnical services. . . . . . . . . . . 801.20
- compliance with Grant Procedures 478.10
- regulatory review. . . . . . . . . . . . 1,293.63
- permits. . . . . • . . . . ... . . 101.02
Carried Unanimously
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
- Geotechnical Services
- Regulatory Review
- Compliance with Grant Procedure
- Permits
$193,331.75
102.82
1,592.68 i 31 3
647.10
345.97
Carried Unanimously
Request for Payment --Stearns E Wheler Ge.rkin
By Comm. Schickel: Seconded by Comm.
RESOLVED, That the following payment requests from Stearns &i Wheler
for professional engineering services in connection with the design
of additions and modifications to the Wastewater Treatment Facilities,
be approved:
- Drawings and Specifications X200,.105.27200 27
- Complianco with Grant Procedures . . 1,268.2100
- Permits 1,280.72
- Regulatory Review?
Cf20eCilfliCLI i SerVi- l
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. .Clarke
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,
be approved:
- Drawings and Specifications...., ...... ..
- Mir,ority Business Enterprise Program.-- . 314.46
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Permits.. ...........................•....... 2,522.85 •
- Regulatory Review. .......... ......... 2,443.31.
224.41
1,083.14
Carried Unanimously
-- preliminary Plan of Operation
- Geotechnical Services
- Additional Services
Request for "Pa "merit, - St"earn Whe.ler
By. Comm. Wa er: Secon•e• •y Comm. utenberger
RESOLVED, That the. -following requests for payment -from Stearns & Wheler
for professional engineering' services in connection with: the Wastewater
Treatment Facilities, be approved for payment
Basic:Services, Phase h. . .
Basic Services, Phase
Drawings and Specifications.
Permits. . • . . . . .
Minority. Business Enterprise
Regulatory Review.- . .
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o P. o,
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Program
• 10;227,12
• 48.,21 4468
804:..58
884,:60
643
Carried Unan mous y
Comm. Schickel asked and Mr. Kinsella responded concerning the possi-
bility. of funding for.the project. Mr. Kinsella expects: some
communication concerning it ,rune
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Request for Payment --Stearns & Wheler
By Comm. Schickel: Seconded by Comm. Walker
RESOLVED, That payment requests from Stearns E Wheler for professional
engineering services in connection with the design of additions and
modifications to the Wastewater Treatment Facilities, be approved as
follows:
Drawings and Specifications $28,784.66
Permits 664.96
Minority Business Enterprise Program. . 225.93
Regulatory Review .. 2,974.88
Geotechnical Services . . . . . . . . . . 3,708.55
Carried Unanimously
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Request for Payment -Stearns & Wheler
By Comm, Schickel: Seconded by Comm. Gerkin
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 Treatinent Facility, be
approved:
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Drawings and Specifications
Step III Federal Aid Application and
,Support Documents for Outfall Sewer
Regulatory Review. .
- Permits ° ° ° ° °
Minority. Business Enterprise Program
Request for Pa ment
& Wheler
By Comm. Schickel: Seconded sby Comm. Gerkin
RESOLVED, That the .following bills from Stearns
with the design of additions and modifications to Wastewaterthe1tTreat
ment Facilities be approved as follows: Treat -
1. User Charge
2. Drawings & Specifications..'. $ 174.26
3. Minority Business Enterprise Pro •
` ° 13,745.47
Program .
4. Regulatory Review g 95.63
5. Overhead Adjustment. . ° ° . 3,793.92
Discussion followed on the floor.
.Comms. Schickel and Gerkin withdrew Item
the resolution and tabled that item.
A vote on -the resolution - items 1 through 4 - resulted as follows:
Carried Unanimously
Carried
$26,573.38
702.46
11.,435.25
93.72
562.89
Unanimously
. . 10,364.68
, Overhead Adjustment, from
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Request for Payment - Stearns $ Wheler - - .
By Comm: Schickel:. Seconded.by Comm. Gerkin
RESOLVED, that the following bills from Stearns $ Wheler for
_professional engineering services in connection with the design
of additions and modifications to the Wastewater Treatment
Facilities for the month of August 1983, be approved.
Drawings and Specifications $306.94
Regulatory Review 8,280.74
Permits 133.96 iohb)k3
Discussion followed on -the floor. /
Deputy Controller Cafferillo gave background on this project
and answered questions from the Board.
Carried Unanimously
Request for Payment --Stearns & Wheler=
By Comm. Schickel: Seconded by Comm. Walker
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 Facilities be approved:
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Through September. 1983,
1. Drawings and Specifications $ 161.95
2. User Charge . . 57.74
3. Regulatory Review 6,880.82
4. PCB's in Electrical Transformers 232.43
Through June, 1983 .
5. Drawings & Specifications
4,412.44
Through July, 1983 11)5v1
.376.52
6. Geotechnical Services. 'Carried Unanimously
Request for Payment -- Stearns & Wheler
By Comm. Schickel: Seconded by Comm. Gerkin
RESOLVED, that payment requests from Stearns & Wheler for professional
engineering services in connection with the Design of Additions and Modifi-
cations to the Ithaca Wastewater Treatment Facilities through October 1983,
be approved as follows:
Drawings and Specifications $417.69
Minority Business Enterprise Program 51.69
2,g 54.69
Regulatory Review 238.73
PCB's in Electrical Transformers Carried Unanimously
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Request t for Payment --Stearns & Wheler
.By Comm. Schickel:, 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 ,Ila''
Carried Unanimously
Request for Payment --Stearns & Wheler
By Comm. Schickel: Seconded by Comm. Walker i/2-6%'3
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 $5,970.72.
Carried Unanimously
Request for Payment --Stearns 8, Wheler
By Comm. Schickel: Seconded by Comm. Stone
RESOLVED, That a payment request from Stearns E 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 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 $99.05
— 1981 Overhead Adjustment 20.74
Ayes (0)
Nays (4) - Schickel, Gerkin, Clarke, Shaw
Abstained (1) - Stone
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Motion Defeated
Request for Payment --Stearns '$ Wheler
By Comm. Schickel: Seconded by Comm. Stone
RESOLVED, That the following requests for payment from Stearns & Wheler
for professional engineering services in connection with the develop-
ment of an Industrial Pretreatment Program, be approved:
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- basic services............ $4,079.60 (Phase I )
- basic services $4,812.33 (Phase II)
Carried Unanimously
Request for Payment --Stearns Ei 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 develop-
ment of an Industrial Pretreatment Program, be approved:
- Basic Services (Phase I) $ 1,701.97
- Basic Services (Phase II) 11,597.49.
Carried Unanimously.
.Industrial Pretreatment Program
Special Project Director, Barbara Eckstrom, addressed the Board on
the status of the Industrial Pretreatment Program.. She provided the
Board with a list of important upcoming events and described_ the.
purpose of the June 11, 1983 meeting at 510 First Street, and what
is planned.
Request for Payment --Stearns & Wheler
By Comm. Schickel: Seconded by Comm. Walker
RESOLVED, That payment requests from Stearns $ Wheler for professional
engineering services in connection with the industrial pre-treatment
program, be approved as follows: b/P 1
- Basic Services, Phase I . . . . . . . . . $ 294.78
- Basic Services, Phase II. . . . . . 5,307.75
Carried Unanimously
Request for Payment --Stearns & Wheler
By Comm. Schickel: Seconded by Comm. Gerkin
RESOLVED, That the following payment requests from Stearns & Wheler for
professional engineering services in connection with the development of
an Industrial Pretreatment Program, be approved:
- Basic Services (Phase I)
- Basic Services (Phase II)
$ 788.,42
8,479.02
Carried Unanimously
Request for Payment - Stearns & Wheler
By Comm. Schickel: Seconded by Comm. Gerkin
RESOLVED, That the following bills from Stearns & Wheler for profes-
sional services in connection with the development of an Industrial
Pretreatment Program, be approved: /0-3
1. Basic Services, Phase I (July). . . .$ 335.47
2. Basic Services, Phase II (July) 2,163.05
Carried Unanimously
Request for Payment - Stearns & Wheler
By Comm. Schickel: Seconded by Comm. Stone
RESOLVED, that a bill from Stearns & Wheler for professional
engineering services in connection with the development of
an Industrial Pretreatment Program for the month of August
1983, be approved in the amount of $1,156.79.Carried Unanimously
Request for Payment --Stearns &
Wheler
By Comm. Wal er: Secondee by Comm. Stone
RESOLVED, That the following biinsconnectionStearns
with theWheler
developent of
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fessional engineering services1983
an Industrial Pretreatment Program through September, , 11 e be
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approved for payment: J 1
262.49
- Basic Services (Phase 1) . . • • . $ . 1,262.49
- Basic Services (Phase II). Carried Unanimously
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Request for Payment -- Stearns & Wheler
By Comm. Schickel: Seconded by Comm. Stone.
RESOLVED, that a request for payment from Stearns & Wheler for professional
engineering services in connection with the development of an Industrial
Pretreatment Program for October 1983, be approved as follows:
Basic Services - Phase I $34.08 /446
Basic Services - Phase II 77.33
Carried Unanimously
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Request for Payment--T.G.Miller Associates p.c.
By Comm. Schickel: Seconded b.y.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.. i/o4k3
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. .9/3-3/y3
Carried Unanimously
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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
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
capacity as Attorney for the Town of Ithaca, be authorized to proceed
as agents to represent the City in the matter regarding negotiations
and/or.condenmantions of,lands for. the Sewer Project.
Carried Unanimously
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Legal Counsel --Request of Special Joint Subcommittee
By Comm. Schickel: Seconded by Comm. Walker
WHEREAS, the Special Joint Subcommittee has recommended the retention of
legal counsel to provide professional services in connection with the
Ithaca Area Wastewater. Facility project -Industrial Pretreatment Program,
and
WHEREAS, these services are required to assist the project in developing
appropriate cbdes, 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. 1I1a'0
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 Atty 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.
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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
conditionsimposed 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 /IJ�i
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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 niain motion as -amended resulted as follows:
Carried Unanimously
Information on Public Hearing
Supt. Kinsella reminded the board of the public hearing to be held
later thatevening, report of which will be Addendum No. 2 to the
Facilities Plan for the Sewer Project. 3/q/g3
Area Wastewater Treatment Plant
At Mayor Shaw's request, Comm. Schickel provided an update on the
progress made on the Area Wastewater Treatment Plant. There.will be
a Special Joint Subcommittee meeting in the Town Office on April 18,
1983, at 7:30 P.M., and hopefully final approval will be given to
almost all of the documents that have to be submitted to DEC by April
28. He added that the Committee has been trying to find a way to
improve the priority rating for the 1984 listing. :M3/E/3
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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.
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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
Request for Expungement of Late Penalty
Comm. Schickel reported that a request for expungement of the late
penalty of a water bill for rental property located at 110 N. Geneva
Street has been received. The property owner states that the mail
was not forwarded by the post office in time to make timely payment.
Resolution
By Comm. Schickel: Seconded by Comm. Clarke
RESOLVED,. That the request for expungement of the late penalty assessed
against property.at 110 N. Geneva Street be denied.•
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Discussion followed on the floor. --1.,(/(3
A vote on the resolution resulted as follows:
Carried Unanimously
Late Penalty on Water Bill
Comm. Schickel reported having received a letter from Elizabeth Patton,
McGraw House, regarding the late penalty on a water bill. 3/iiJ83
Request for Waiving of Late Penalty on Bill
Elizabeth Patton, Resident Manager of McGraw House, addressed the
Board regarding the failure to receive water and sewer bills for the
past two quarters.
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Mayor Shaw referred the requestof Ms. Patton to the Water and/ Sewer.
Committee for review and report back at the next meeting.of the Board.
Expungement ofPenaltyCharge
Comm. Walker reported that a request to expunge a penalty charge for
late payment was received from McGraw House because they claim th.e
mail was not received in time to avoid it.
Resolution SA3
By Comm. Walker: Seconded by Comm. Gerkin
WHEREAS, the Water & Sewer Committee has met and discussed this request
and finds no extenuating circumstances to warrant the expungement of
the penalty;
RESOLVED, That the Board of Public Works denies the request from
McGraw House for expungement of the penalty charge for late payment.
Carried Unanimously
McGraw House - Expungement of penalty on bill
By Comm. Schickel: -Seconded by Comm. Gerkin
WHEREAS, the Water & Sewer -Committee has reconsidered the request for
expungement of the late payment penalty assessed against McGraw House,
and
WHEREAS, there is sufficient indication that the previous mailing
address may have been contributory to failure to receive a bill;
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Board hereby rescinds the previous resolution of
June 8, 1983, which denied this expungement, and be it further.
RESOLVED, That the Board approves the expungement of the late payment
penalty charge against McGraw House.
Discussion followed on the floor.
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A vote on the resolution resulted as follows:
Ayes (3) - Schickel, Gerkin, Walker
Nays (2) - Gutenberger, Mayor Shaw
Motion Defeated for lack
of Majority vate;.of:-four-_
:Penalty 'on—Water Bill
Ed Austin of 104 Williams Glen Road, addressed the Board on behalf of
his wife, Doris T. Austin, concerning a 10% penalty imposed on a
water bill. Mr. Austin stated that the bill and check had been
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deposited in a Post Office box insufficient time to reach the 7////
.Chamberlain's Office before the due date.. However, it was not re-
'ceived timely and was returned to Mr. Austin stating that. it was not
acceptable because of the late arrival date. The Chamberlain's Office
suggested that the matter be taken up with the Post Office, which was.
done. Mr. Austin had in his possession a letter from the Ithaca Post
Master apologizing for the delay in processing of the letter. Mr.
Austin requested that such letter be considered by the City and that.
the 10% penalty not be.imposed.
The request was referred to the Water and Sewer Committee for review
and report back at the next meeting of the Board.
Expungement of Late Penalty --Water $ Sewer Bill
By Comm. Schickel: Seconded by Comm. Gerkin
RESOLVED, That the late penalty on water & sewer bill for property
owned by Doris Austin at 104 Utica Street, be expunged in amount of
$6.14.
Carried Unanimously
Expungement Request
Comm. Schickel withdrew request from Abraham George to.'expunge- penalty
charge for late payment of water bill. It has not yet gone through
committee. V/Y/e3
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Request for Expungement of Bill
The Water and Sewer Section of the Engineering and Utilities
Division requests the Board to expunge a bill to Mr. John
Crowley in the amount of $26.54 for rod sewer lateral services.
Work was performed on the MAIN sewer and should not have been
billed to the propertyowner.
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Resolution
By Comm. Schickel: Seconded.by Comm. Stone
RESOLVED, that bill#12728 to Mr. John Crowley in the amount of
$26.54 be expunged.
Carried Unanimously
Request -for. Rebate.onWa.ter Installation Charge
WHEREAS, a bill in the amount of $1,788.90 for a:water service
installation was sent to Mr....Ivar Johnson for work performed
at 111 N. Plain Street, said bill being in error,. and
WHEREAS, Mr.. Johnson has paid, the bill and associated additional_
charges for interest and penalties, i6 /r,,J,3
RESOLVED, that the Board of Public Works -authorize the City
Controller to rebate the amount of $991.87.
• Carried Unanimously
Request for refund of: portion of sewer charges
Comm. Schickel reported that a request .has been received from Raymond Hemming
of 807 Mitchell Street for a refund of a portion of a sewer billing due to a
line leak where water did not return to the sewer. .The August 1, 1983 billing
reflects a water charge of $72.14 and a sewer charge of $48.72.
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By Comm. Schickel: Seconded by
Comm. Walker
RESOLVED, that a portion of the sewer bill to Raymond Hemmings of 807 Mitchell
Street be refunded in the amount of $40 to correct the charge for the amount
of water that was not returned to the City sewer system.
Carried Unanimously
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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) . ,/>4�
Mayor Shawcommented that Noel Desch and Mr. Kinsella will go to
Albany on February 8 to a public hearing to discuss the draft report.
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 advised
that there is no change to be made on the existing- point grade system,
but that some of the monies may be redistributed. ?--/9/e3
Special Joint Subcommittee
Comm. Schickel reported that the SJS had met the previous Monday
evening at which time it was announced that the new priority list.
for 1984 iill be out the end of the month. It is hoped that the
project will be above the funding line. i/2.:2 -/z.3
--DEC Report
Asst. to Superintendent Dougherty stated that the DEC New York State
Dr'a.ft Priority Listhad been received and that the Ithaca Sewage
Treatment Plant project was above the funding line. Mayor Shaw gave
an update on the treatment plant project, especially the money amounts.,
involved and what those figures mean to the City. The Mayor also
stated that there will be three public hearings on the sewage 'treatment,
plant, the first of which will be on July 27th. 7/13/g3
Mayor Shaw reported that we are awaiting approval and action
by Mr. William Ruckelshaus, Administrator for the G.S. Environ-
mental Protection. Agency, approving our grant application for
the Ithaca area Waste Water Treatment Plant. ro/0(-3
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Ithaca Area Wastewater Treatment Plant Project --Resolution Authorizing
Proceedings Pursuant to Eminent Domain Law
By Comm. Schickel: Seconded 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 0-(,/,,3
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
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;
itis
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
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 with
whom Project Counsel may consult.
By adopting this resolution and holding the hearing, the municipalities
do not waive their rightto 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 Com, -non 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, location,
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
City of Ithaca in behalf of itself and the
participating in the Project.
of Public Works of the.
three municipalities
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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
Public Hearing
Resolution to Open Public Hearing
By Comm. Schickel: Seconded by Comm. Stone
RESOLVED, That the Public Hearing in connection with eminent domain
procedures for Ithaca Area Wastewater Treatment project is open.
Carried Unanimously
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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).
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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.
5. Diagram of Outfall Route.
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6. Pages 310, 311, Vol. 4, Stearns F 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.
9. Paragraph G, pp. 75, 77, inclusive of Chap. 7 of Vol. 4 of
Stearns F 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 gamefishing 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
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 easement
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. �.
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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..additi.on,
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. 2171'1 0
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
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 Hearing
By Comm. Schickel: Seconded by 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
of the Public Hearing.
Carried Unanimously
Attorney Nash called attention to the next to last paragraph of the
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.
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Request for Payment --Stearns & Wheler
By Comm. Schickel: Seconded by Comm. Gutenberger '
RESOLVED, That a payment request from Stearns y Wheler for professional
engineering services in connection with the Sewer System Evaluation
be approved in the amount of $30.94. A'(/'3 0
Carried Unanimously
Request for payment --Stearns & Wheler
By Comm. Schickel: Seconded by Comm. Gerkin
RESOLVED;. That a payment request from Stearns F Wheler for profes-
sional.engineering services in connection with the Sewer System
Evaluation be approved in the amount of $2,138.24. 3JVP.3
Carried Unanimously
Request for Payment --Stearns & Wheler
By Comm. Schickel: Seconded by Comm. Walker
RESOLVED, That a payment request from Stearns E Wheler for profes-
sional engineering services in connection with the Sewer System
Evaluation Survey, be approved in the amount of $2,138.24. 943
Carried Unanimously
Request for Payment Stearns & Wheler
By Comm. Schickel: Seconded by Comm. Gutenberger
RESOLVED, That a request for payment from Stearns & Wheler for.pro-
fessional engineering services in connection with the Sewer System
Evaluation, be approved in the amount of $1,739.18. µl1313
Carried Unanimously
Request for. Payment --Stearns & Wheler
By Comm. Walker: Seconded by Comm. Stone /7/?3
RESOLVED, That a request for payment from Stearns &.Whe1er for pro-
fessional engineering services in connection with the Sewer System
Evaluation through April 1983, be approved in the amount of $132.46.
Carried Unanimously,
Request_: for Payment --Stearns & Wheler
By Comm. Schickel: Seconded by Comm. Stone
RESOLVED, That a request for payment from Stearns & Wheler, for pro-
fessional engineering services in connection with the Sewer System
Evaluation Survey, be approved in the amount of $122.58. 1I13iY3
Carried Unanimously
Request for Payment --Stearns .&. Wheler
By Comm. Schickel: Seconded by Comm. Gerkin
RESOLVED, That the following payment request from Stearns & Wheler for '.
professional engineering services in connection with the Sewer System
Evaluation Survey, be approved in the amount of $296.39. S(lo3
Carried Unanimously I
Request for Payment - Stearns & Wheler
By Comm. Schickel: Seconded by Comm. Gerkin
RESOLVED, That a bill from Stearns & Wheler for professional engineer-
ing services in connection with the Sewer System Evaluation Survey, be
approved in the amount of $53.72. q/a-s/S3
Carried Unanimously
Request for Payment - Stearns & Wheler
By Comm. Schickel: Seconded by Comm. Walker
RESOLVED, that a bill from Stearns $ Wheler for professional
engineering services in connection with the Sewer System
Evaluation for the month of August, 1983, be approved in rol�bl
the amount of $136.23.
Carried Unanimously
Request for Payment -- Stearns & Wheler
By Comm. Schickel: Seconded by Comm. Gerkin
RESOLVED, that a request for payment from Stearns & Wheler for professional
engineering services, in connection with the Sewer System Evaluation for
October 1983, be approved in the amount of $32.1904pt/C3.
Carried Unanimously
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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 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
By 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
Motion Defeated
A vote on the main motion resulted as follows:
Defeated Unanimously
Request for Payment - Stearns & Wheler
By Comm. Schickel: Seconded by Comm. Gerkin
RESOLVED, That a bill from Stearns & Wheler for professional engineer-
ing services in connection with the Deep Shaft Biological Treatment
Plant, City of Ithaca, per agreement and Amendment No. 2, dated
8/21/81, be approved in the amount of $203.05.
Discussion followed on the floor.
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Tabling Resolution
By Comm. Gutenberger: Seconded by Comm. Stone
RESOLVED, That the resolution requesting approval of a bill from
Stearns & Wheler for professional engineering services in connection
with the Deep Shaft Biological Treatment Plant be tabled.
Carried Unanimously
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Request for Payment--Ewell W. Finley, P.C.
By Comm. Schickel: 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. 3/'3
Carried Unanimously
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Additions and Modifications' to. Ithaca. Area Wastewater Treatment Plant
By Comm. Schickel: Seconded by Comm. Gerkin
4111 RESOLUTION APPROVING DRAWINGS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR ADDITIONS AND
MODIFICATIONS TO ITHACA AREA WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT (CONTRACT
NOS. 3,4,5 and 6) AND AUTHORIZATION FOR SUBMITTAL OF DRAWINGS AND
SPECIFICATIONS TO NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL CON -
SERVATION FOR APPROVAL.
WHEREAS, the City of Ithaca entered into agreement, on July 13, 1981,
with Stearns & Wheler,.Engineers and 'Scientists to provide pro-
fessi.onal engineering.services in connection with the preparation of
Drawings and Specifications for additions and modifications to the
wastewater treatment plant; and
WHEREAS, the Superintendent of Public Works and/or his delegated
representatives and a New York State Department of Environmental
Conservation representative attended monthly design progress meetings
from December 198.1 to February 1983;' and
WHEREAS, the Drawings and Specifications were submitted to the City
on February 24, 1983, for review and approval; and
WHEREAS, the Drawings and Specifications have been reviewed by the
City, Town of Ithaca and Town of Dryden, and endorsed by the
Special. Joint Subcommittee on March 7, 1983; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Board hereby approves the Drawings and Specifi-
cations for the additions and modifications to the Ithaca Area
Wastewater Treatment Plant (Contract Nos. 3,4,5 and 6) and authorizes
the Superintendent of Public Works to submit the Drawings and
Specifications to the New York State Department of Environmental
Conservation for approval.
Discussion followed on the floor.
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A vote on the resolution resulted as. follows:
Carried Unanimously
Staff Report on Current Communications Between City, State DEC
and EPA
Supt. Kinsella reported that on August 15, 1983, he received a draft
report from EPA expressing concern on proposed finally designed out-
fall in regard to sewage treatment facility. "There was concern
expressed by EPA that the outfall as designed did not meet water quality
'requirements. Noel Desch, Supt. Kinsella, L. Fabroni, D. Cafferillo
and consulting engineers visited with DEC in Albany, and subsequently
with EPA and administration officials in Washington regarding advanced
treatment technology applications to our final design. We feel that
we have educated EPA as to the need of the outfall design; we have,
with the assistance of Prof. Ray Oglesby, of Cornell, presented a des-
cription of the effects the outfall will have on the lake; and we have
reassured ourselves that the design that we have is going to maintain
41111- water quality in the lake and observe all necessary pollution discharge
requirements of the DEC. We are expecting a report from the EPA on
Friday or Monday on their summary of our meeting last Wednesday. We
are very optimistic about completing this phase of the eleventh hour
negotiations with the funding agencies to finalize funding and get
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specs out and advertising for bids, hopefully next year. iip
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Mayor Shaw reported to the Board on his and other representatives' visit
to Washington to talk with representatives and people from the State DEC,
Regional EPA and the Federal level of EPA in an effort to persuade them
to forward on a recommendation favorableon the final approval of Phase I
of the Ithaca Area Wastewater Treatment Plant. He is hoping to hear any
day on their decision in a formal fashion; then it goes to the Administrator
for his review. /A/l lr3
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Rate Structure for Water Lines
By Comm. Schickel: Seconded by Comm. Gerkin
WHEREAS, a review of the current rates which were etablish.ed by the
Board of Public Works on September 14, 1966 for the installation of
water and sewer service lines, has been done by the Water and Sewer
Committee; and
WHEREAS, This review of current billing rates for the installation of
said service lines indicates that the rates are insufficient to cover
the costs of installation; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Board establishes that the rate structure for the
installation of 3/4" and 119 water service lines be raised to $15.00
per lineal foot, and be it further
RESOLVED, That the rates for the installation
raised to $15.00 per lineal foot.
Discussion followed on the floor.
A vote on the resolution resulted as follows:
Carried
of 49"- sewer laterals be
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Unanimously
Patching and Lineal Foot Rates -=-Water & Sewer Lines
Ci.ty'Engneer Lund explained that the patching charge should be a
totally separate charge. Discussion followed on the floor. There
appeared to be a difference of understanding regarding the resolution
and the reasons behind it. It was felt that it should be reviewed
further in 'committee. 7//03
The matter of patching and rates was referred back to the Water ands.
Sewer Committee for furtherstudy and report back.
Request for Payment_--Buyoucos, Barney,
GrossBy Conj S hi.ckel: Seconded by Comm. Gerkinman Roth
RESOLVED, That a payment request from Buyoucos, Barney, Grossman
Roth, for professional services rendered in connection with the
Industrial Pretreatment o
Program, be approved in the amount f
$1,359.38.
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Carried Unanimously.
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Request for Water Service
Comm. Schickel reported having received a letter from Dr. Reuben Weiner
requesting water service on a piece of property at 398-400 Elmira Road.
Resolution
By Comm. Schickel: Seconded by Comm. Gutenberger
RESOLVED, That the request from Dr. Weiner for water service be
referred to the Water and Sewer Committee for study and report back
at the next meeting of the Board. 5///1g3
Carried Unanimously
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Proposed Sewage Treatment
City Engineer Lund announced that there will be an Industrial Pre-
treatment meeting on Saturday, June 11, 1983. At 1:00 p.m. there
will be a tour of the Sewage Treatment Plant, followed by a 2:00 p.m.
public meeting. 211112
City Engineer Lund announced a Public Hearing concerning the
proposed Sewage Treatment Plant will be held on Wednesday, June 22,.
1983, at 7:30 p.m., in the Common Council Chambers. 6.1•11f6
Proposed Sewage Treatment Plant
City Engineer Lund reported that the department would conduct their
final industrial pre-treatment hearing that evening. 6/5, 9/5/3
Comm. .Gerkin.expressed appreciation to the. Engineering staff for the
time spent on the "open house" held a few Saturdays ago. (,/,./F.
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--Eas`eme its for Sewer Outfall
City Attorney Tavelli reported that negotiations for the two easements
for.sewer.outfall pipe, with Cornell University and Pierce ? Cleveland,
have been concluded.
.Resolution -4'1
By Comm. Schickel: Seconded by Comm. Stone
WHEREAS, The City of Ithaca is the Agent Municipality, acting on
behalf of itself, the Towns of Ithaca. and 'Dryden, all as tenants in
common, all jointly associated in the project to construct a sewer
treatment plant (sometimes referred to as _the Ithaca .Area Wastewater
Treatment Plant), and
WHEREAS, the said municipality have jointly agreed to construct
facilities for the said project which include sewer outfall pipes which,;
•by reason of topography and grades in certain locations, must depart
•from established highways in order. to render proper sewage treatment
service to property owners in the said. municipalities, and
WHEREAS, Cornell University and Pierce and. Cleveland, Inc. are the
owners of real property where the sewage treatment outfall must cross
or encroach upon private property for the above reasons, and
WHEREAS, in consideration of the benefits to accrue,-both.community-wide
and to the City of Ithaca, as a result of stabilization of property
values and protection of health; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the City of Ithaca accept from Cornell.University and
Pierce and Cleveland, Inc., a permanent right-of-way to enter upon;
construct, operate, maintain, repair and replace a sewage outfall pipe
lines and appurtenances or such other facilities in accordance with
official plans and specifications filed originally at the Office of the
City.Engineer of the City of Ithaca; the width of the right-of-way and
'the approximate. location of the center line are shown on the attached
'map; the center line of the pipe as actually laid shall be the center
line of the right-of-way, together with a temporary easement during
the period of original construction over so much of the owner's
property as may be necessary for men and vehicles while the said.
sewer pipe and appurtenances (or any other facilities specifically
described below) are being installed, which temporary easement is
also shown on the attached map, and be it further
RESOLVED, That the City of Ithaca, as Agent Municipality, pay the sum
of two thousand dollars ($2,000) to Pierce and Cleveland, Inc, and
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RESOLVED, That the City Attorney record said easements in the Tompkins
County Clerk's Office.
Carried Unanimously
Modification of -Pre-existing Easement
By Comm. Walker; Seconded by Comm. Gerkin
WHEREAS, the Board of Public Works, by resolution approved May 25,
1983, authorized the acceptance of an easement from. Pierce & Cleveland,
Inc. for -the construction of a sewer outfall, and
WHEREAS, the SJS has recommended, as a part of said easement, that
the existing easement be modified; now, therefore, be .it
RESOLVED, That the Mayor and the City Clerk be authorized to execute
a "Modification of Pre-existing Easement."
City AttorneyTavelli explained the reason for the resolution. The old
easement will not be discontinued; however, it will be modified somewhat.
A vote on the resolution resulted as follows:
Carried Unanimously
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Richard Ferrel, Motor Equipment Maintenance Supervisor, addressed
the Board concerning the purchase of a Water E Sewer Tractor replace-
ment. He read a letter to the Board in which he outlined his reasons
for considering the diesel powered engine to be the only way to go.
Discussion followed on the floor.
Resolution
By Comm. Clarke: Seconded by'Comm. Schickel
RESOLVED, That the matter of the purchase of a tractor replacement'
be referred back. to committee for further study.
Carried Unanimously
Comm: Gutenberger thanked Mr. Ferrel for his report.
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Rental Agreement
By Comm. Gutenberger: Saconded by Comm. Walker
WHEREAS, the City presently holds rental agreement #4393911 for a
48" storm sewer crossing Conrail tracks at an annual fee of_ $4:8.00,
and
WHEREAS, Conrail has requested the City to consider the purchase of a
deed of easement at a price of $960;
RESOLVED, That the Superintendent of Public Works and the City Attorney
be hereby authorized to complete said transaction for the Mayor's
signature.
'Resolution
By Comm. Gutenberger: Seconded by Comm. Walker
RESOLVED, That the resolution concerning the rental agreement be
tabled.
Carried Unanimously
Conrail --Purchase of an Easement
By Comm. Schickel: Seconded by Comm. Gerkin
WHEREAS, Conrail has requested the City to consider the purchase of an
easement at a price of $2,940 for the followingrentalagreements which
the City presently holds:
30" sewer crossing at Cascadilla Street - #14-439310
6" water line in the vicinity of Third Street #14-439310-2
36" sewer crossing at Court Street - #14-4394786
and
WHEREAS, the annual fee for these agreements is $147; therefore, be it
RESOLVED,,That the Superintendent of Public Works
be hereby'author.ized to complete said transaction
signature.
Discussion followed on the floor..
and the City Attorney
for the Mayor's
Tabling Resolution
By Comm, Schickel: Seconded by Comm. Walker
RESOLVED,, That the matter of purchasing an easement from Conrail be
tabled for review of the City. Attorney and Supt. of Public Works.
Carried Unanimously
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Industrial Sewage
City Engineer Lund reported having had a meeting with major local
industries regarding industrial sewage. There will be additional
meetings. The intent is to give industry the opportunity to re
clarify the processes at their plants. Also, they are requested to
furnish drawings of their plant operations, information concerning.
their anticipated waste, and a list of key people to contact, ifcJ,43
necessary.
Industrial Sewage
City Engineer Lund reported that meetings hadbeen held with Morse
Chain and Cornell University, with referenceto industrial sewage.
She stated that the meetings had gone very well, �j13�83
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Plumbing Inspections
Supt. Kinsella reported that he is preparing a resume of a meeting
regarding plumbing inspections and the problems of enforcement and
procedural matters on enforcement. He expects to get it to the board
for its next meeting. 6P2/..g3
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Comm. Schickel announced that the Water and Sewer Committee will hold
a Public Hearing on the Sewage Use Ordinance draft that evening at
7:30 p.m. in the Common Council Chambers. He expressed the hope that
the Board will attend the meeting. ‘/A;A3
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Tests for'PCB's
By Comm. ScSiE el: Seconded by Comm. Stone
WHEREAS., the Special Joint Subcommittee at their meeting of August 15,
1983, recommended retaining the firm of Stearns E Wheler to perform
tests for PCB's on the nine existing electrical transformers at the
sewage treatment plant, three of which show leaks; therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Supt. of Public Works is hereby authorized to
retain the firm of Stearns E Wheler to conduct this study in accordance
with their proposal of August 10, 1983 at a cost not to exceed
$2,100,00.
Carried Unanimously
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John Andersson-Engineer_Tompkins County Health Department
Mr. John Andersson, Engineer with the Tompkins County Health
Department spoke regarding improvements that need to be made
at the Water and Sewer Plant and facilities. The main concern
was the chlorine storage area. Other concerns expressed were-
the Vinegar. Hill Pump.Station and problems at the 60 foot dam.
He urged Board members to.closely examine the Malcolm Pirnie
report.:: 71)///W3
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Request for Payment - O'Brien & Gere
By Comm. Schickel: Seconded by Comm. Gerkin
RESOLVED, that a request for payment from O'Brien FGere for
analytical services in connection with test water samples
(sludge tests for EP Toxicity) for period ending September 3,
1983, be approved in the amount of $500. ,4.1/24/g--3
Carried Unanimously
Request for Payment - O'Brien $ Gere
By Comm. Schickel: Seconded by Comm. Gerkin
RESOLVED, that a request for payment from O'Brien & Gere for
analytical services in connection with test water samples for
the period of September 4 through October 1, 1983, be approved
in the amount of $300.50.
Carried Unanimously
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Meeting with Chief Tuckerman
A Fire Alert Program was discussed. The Fire Chief gave the
Filter Plant a home monitor unit, and a routine flushing pro-
gram for our fire hydrants was discussed and a program will
be forthcoming. np iV3
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Ithaca Area Wastewater Treatment Plant-Increase in funding STEP II Design
and Authorization to Complete Bid Documents
' By Comm. Schickel: Seconded by Comm. Walker
WHEREAS, the Ithaca Area Wastewater Treatnient.Plant has been designated in
the 1984 New York State Priority List as a segmented *and funded project, and
WHEREAS, the scope of work for the initial .segment will include the influent
line, influent pump station, pile foundation and construction of the primary
digestors, at a project cost of not to exceed $12,730,286.00, and
WHEREAS, the .STEP II Design documents are to be modified to delineate the
scope of the aforementioned segment and such documents are due for the sub-
mittal to DEC by January 15, 1984, and
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WHEREAS, the balance of approximately $70,000.00 in the current STEP II
authorization of $2,107,460 will be utilized for completion of the regulatory
review, user charge system development, acquistion �f permits and initiation
of the design effort to complete the bid documents for the aforementioned
segment, and
WHEREAS, the estimated cost of the preparation of the Segment I design documents,
including all pile design as necessary for Segment I relating to the addition
of nitrification and the regulatory review associated therewith, will be
$100,000.00 and
' WHEREAS, two amendments have heretofore been developed to change the scope
of the soil borings, electro -mechanical and value engineering review, which
amendments were reviewed by the municipalities but no formal action taken
since the original total STEP II design authorization was not exceeded, and
WHEREAS, the following action will enable the municipalities to be eligible
to receive a grant offer in March or April, 1984, with concurrent•authorization
to release the project for bidding with subsequent award of bids in May or
June, 1984; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, that the STEP II Design authorization be increased by $100,000.00
to $2,207,460.00, and the firm of Stearns & Wheler be authorized to complete
the bid documents for the initial segment, based on the scope of work des-
cribed above, which received preliminary approval on November 14, 1983, by
NYDEC and the Superintendent of Public Works be authorized to execute the
necessary amendments to the STEP II agreement, subject to Common Council
approval.
Discussion followed on the floor.
A vote on the resolution resulted as follows:
Carried Unanimously
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Public informational hearing date water & sewer rate increases
By Comm. Schickel: Seconded by Comm. Walker
RESOLVED, that a public informational meeting be held on December 6, 1983
in the Common Council Chambers of City. Hall at 7:30 P.M. to afford the
publicanopportunity to hear and discuss the increase in water and sewer
rates which will become effective in 1984.
Discussion followed on the floor.
A vote on the resolution resulted as follows:
Carried Unanimously
Comm. Schickel announced that there would-be a Special meeting of the Board
on'December 6th following the Public Informational meeting at which time the
Board.expected to approve the Water and Sewer Budget.
Public Informational Meeting Regarding Proposed Water and Sewer Rates
Resolution to Open Public Informational Meeting
By Comm. Stone: Seconded by Comm. Walker
RESOLVED, that the public informational meeting regarding proposed water
Carried Unanimously
Supt. Kinsella gave a summary presentation on the proposed water and sewer
rate increases for 1984.
and sewer rates be opened.
The following persons appeared to speak at the informational meeting:
Allen Porter - 609 W. Clinton Street - he expressed his concern that
rate increase would take effect retro -active to October 1983 billing.
Gary.Howenstein - Plant Engineer; Morse Chain - asked why the rate
increase was not spread over five or six years rather than coming all.
at once in one year.. He also asked questions regarding the different
rate structures.
Alderman Raymond Schlather - 1st Ward Alderman - questioned the Board
regarding the distinction between residential users, industrial users,
and institutional users and what purpose this served.
Discussion followed on the floor.
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Supt. Kinsella and Comm. Walker answered questions.
Resolution to Close Informational Meeting
By Comm. Walker: Seconded by Comm. Gerkin
RESOLVED, that the information meeting regarding proposed Water and Sewer
rates be closed.
Carried Unanimously
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Adoption of Water and Sewer Budget
Resolution
By Comm. Walker: Seconded by Comm. Stone
RESOLVED, that the Board adopt the Water and Sewer budget as proposed and
the related rate increases as proposed.
Discussion followed on the floor.
Supt. Kinsella responded to comments by Alderman Schlather. Alderman Schlather
asked the Board to consider abolishing progressive rate structures at the
earliest possible date.
Amended Resolution
By Comm. Gutenberger: Seconded .by Comm. Walker
RESOLVED, that all figures under "Bulk Users Rate" (Sewer) be amended to read
$.32.
Discussion followed on the floor._
A vote on the Amended Resolution resulted as follows: -
Ayes.(3) - Gutenberger, Clarke, Gerkin
Nays (4) - Walker, Schickel, Stone, Shaw
Motion Defeated
Amendment to Original Motion
By Comm. Clarke: Seconded by Comm. Gutenberger
RESOLVED, that the new, .water and sewer rates become effective. January 1, 1984,
billable April 1, 1984.
Discussion followed on the floor.
Motion Withdrawn
Amendment to Original Motion
By Comm. Gutenberger
RESOLVED, that the new water and sewer rates become effective January 1, 1984,
billable April 1, 1984. Motion failed for lack of a second.
Main Motion
A vote on the Main Motion resulted as follows:
Ayes. (4) - Schickel, Walker,Clarke, Gerkin
Nays (1) - Gutenberger
Abstention (1) - Mayor Shaw
Carried
Stearns & Wheler - Payment Request - Wastewater Treatment Facility 1
Stearns & Wheler - " - Industrial Pretreatment 2
T.G. Miller - " - Surveying - Sewage Treatment Facility 3
Buyoucos, Barney, Grossman & Roth authorized as agents for City regarding
negotiations and/or condemnations of lands for Sewer project.( aA,„ .$2j 4
Public hearing - 3/9/83 - matter of environmentally sensitive areas in City as
it pertains to sewer construction 5
Proposal for retention of legal counsel in connection with Ithaca Area Wastewater
Facility -Industrial Pretreatment Program accepted and approved. 4
Expungement of Penalty requests; Rebates 6
Wastewater Treatment Facility - Draft Priority List - City below funding line 7
Public hearing - 2/23/83 - Ithaca Area Wastewater Treatment Plant - Proceedings
pursuant to Eminent Domain Law; acquisition of easements underground outfall
pipes and other matters, etc. 8
Stearns & Wheler - Payment Request - Sewer System Evaluation Survey 9
Stearns & Wheler - Payment Request - Deep Shaft Biological Treatment Plant 10
Ewell W. Finley, P.C. - Payment Request Design proposed sewage treatment plant 11
Ithaca Area Wastewater Treatment Plant -Additions and Modifications (Contract Nos.
3,4,5,6) approved and Supt. authorized to submit NYS DEC for approval 12
Rate structure for installation of water/sewer lines, increase approved; patching & 13
Buyoucos, Barney,. Grossman & Roth - Payment Request - Industrial Pretreatment' rates 14
Request for Water Service - Dr. Reuben Weiner at 398-400 Elmira Rd. 15
Public Hearings scheduled re proposed Sewage Treatment Plant - 1. June 11 - re
industrial pretreatment & tour of plant; 2. June 22 - STP - 16
Easements for Sewer Outfall pipe negotiations w/Cornell U. and Pierce & Cleveland
for permanent right-of-way for construction, maintenance, repairs, etc. 17
Various brief reports to BPW re W/S items (See B.P.W. pg. 9)
Purchase of a Tractor replacement for W/S 18
Rental Agreementsfor 48" storm sewer crossing Conrail tracks tabled dori6Rs 19
Meetings w/major local industries regarding industrial sewage report 20
Resume regarding plumbing inspections being prepared 21
Public hearing to be held on Sewage Use Ordinance draft 22
Test for PCB's - Stearns & Wheler retained to conduct study on electrical
transformers at Sewage Treatment Plant 23
Report on Communications between City, State DEC and EPA re outfall design for
sewage treatment facility 12
TCHD re improvements needed at Water/Sewer Plant facilities and BPW members to
examine Malcolm Pirnie report 24
O'Brien & Gere - Payment request - test water samples analytical services 25
Fire Alert Program and routine flushing program - Water Filter Plant discussed 26
Wastewater Treatment Facility Step II Design authorization increased; Stearns
& Wheler authorized to complete bid documents; Supt, authorized to execute
necessary amendments �7
Water & Sewer rate increases- public hearing 12/6/83; Adoption of W/S Budget
and rate increases effective 1/1/84
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