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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1973 Public Buildings Public Groundsr to 1 !(-':r) IR73 ;GOLF COURSE SIGNS: Alderman Meyer asked if the board had done anything about the golf course signs requested by council. Superintendent Dingman did not recall this being re- ferred to the board btit would check the minutes. i -/O GOLF COURSE SIGNS: Alderman Meyer asked if there had been any action on the request for signs at the Municipal Golf Course. Supt. Dingman replied that, he did not have a report at this time. GOLF COURSE SIGNS: Alderman Meyer asked if there was any progress on the signs for the Newman Golf Course. Comm. Putney reported that they were working with the state on this to see if it was possible. Alderman Meyer asked if the signs at Stewart Park designating the Golf Course cauld not be done without waiting for the state She was informed that the Board would look into this part of it. 6 `+7 • GOLF COURSE SIGNS: Comm. Putney reported that they had been following the Golf Course signs since November 1, 1972, and they have been sent to various committees of Common Council and the Board of Public Works and they were proposing the follot�ing: By Comm. Putney: seconded by Comm. Ewanicki f� RESOLVED, That the Superintendent continue his negotiations with the New Yor, State Department of Transportation to see what could be done about the signs on Route 13, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Planning Department -or Planning a design of a sign for the Municipal Golf Course, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Planning Department or Planning an overall plan of this type of thing for all city places. Board,come up with Board come up with Carried 2 GOLF COURSE & CASS PARK: Alderrian Wallace requested a status report on the Cass Park problems and the golf course. Superintendent Dingman reported that in the golf course one half of the funds allocated had been spent. A11 of the greens are completed and seeded. Some of the fairways and approaches are not done. Top soil has been brought in but hasnot been spread. Work will start again as soon as the weather permits. On Cass Park Superintendent Dingman reported that he had spent part of Wednesday with the architect and the work was still not done. The city is holding the general contractor responsible for the dashboards and screening at the rink. They will continue to use the rink and to keep it playable by making temporary repairs. /-'° CASS LA : AlderMan W ,liace asked if he could get an upJ-to-date report dii the Cass" Park problems. : Superintendent Dingmdri reported that the city was getting close to making the s/steid reliable. The City Clerk read a letter directed to Alderman Spano, Chairman Public Works and Transit Committee of Common Council, from Alderman Peter J. Wallace expressing his dissatisfaction with the way the repairs of the City's Golf Course has been handled by the Dept. of Public Works. His letter asked Alderman Spano to secure the answers to several questions. By Comm. Downing seconded by Comm. Clynes rasolved that this letter be referred to Supt. Dingman for a report at.the next meeting, Carried - Z 7 Danny Weber, President, and John Capozzi, Vice President of the Newman Mens Twilight Golf League appeared before the Board. Mr. Weber commented that his group was concerned about the Present condition of the Golf Course, and asked what the City was going to do about the Course. Mr. Weber suggested that the City hire a Golf' 6,/1 Course Consultant to advise the City. 1 Mayor Conley and several Commissioners assured Mr. Weber, and Mr. Capozzi, that everyone was sensitive to this problem, and every effort will be made to have the Course open, and playable next year. '4. Under their contract for the repair of Newman Municipal Golf Course McGuire Gardens, Thursday, Juiy 12, had placed 2.190 cubic yards of, top soil item one, 153.5 cubic yards of sand soil mixture in greens, 21,788 square yards of fairway seeding, and 1,134 square yards of green seeding.. In addition to ,this, they had performed $603 worth of extra work. Of t;i pbcve five -items of work, only the extra work has been completed in accordance with specifications and to the satisfac- tion of the department. The original contract called for final acceptance of the work by April 15, 1973 or at such time thereafter as the contractor had satisfac- torily repaired any portions of the work found to be unsatisfactory, The contract further provides that in the event that the contractor fails to immediately repair the work, the city should use such portion of the retailed money as was necessary to complete the work in accordance with the specifications. To date, McGuire Gardens has been paid $20,983.11 against bills of $27,979.80. (b} BY COMM. GOLDER SECONDED BY COMM. CLYNES RESOLVED, That the city's agreement with McGuire Gardens for the repair of Newman Municipal Golf Course be declared termin- ated. A discussion took place n the floor; with Mr. McGuire answering questions from the Commissioners and Alderman. A vote on the motion resulted as follows: AYES - 0 Motion Defeated P! AY S � 4 After discussion by the Board, the following Resolution was presented: t. (?Y COMM. COLDER SECONDED BY COMM. CLYNEW�hS�cGuDreThat Gardens forltheobalance of the f Public Works be authorized to continue the contract 1 year. Carried • IT IS FURTHER RECOMMEDED That the department be directed to expend such monies as remain in the account to complete the work of restoring the golf course as nearly as possible to the condition existing prior to the flood of 1972. Mr.'Tom McGuire appeared before the Board. Mr. McGuire said his plans were to go back in and dig up the areas that have not taken. He said he feels very confident that he can do this work. Mr. McGuire said he plans to start the middle of August. Mr. McGuire said the re -seeding is his .responsibility, and will be done at his expense. He said unless additional top ssollwas rwouldebe restored to, he could nthe ish the pro- ject holding to his billing of $27,979.80. Grass course by mid October. • 3 YOUTH BUREAU CENTER: Attorney Gersh reported that he had received word from the U. S. Navy Department officially declaring the "Tin Can" as surplus. The Navy Department has appraised the building at $64,000.00 and will entertain an offer for purchase. Attorney Gersh felt this offer was negotiable but requested the Board to authorize him to get local appraisal from the Assessment Department and also a local appraiser, so he could have a figure to come back with. Alderman Spano felt that more than one appraiser should be contacted in order to get a better price on the appraisal fee. �1 By Comm. Clynes: seconded by Comm. Ewanicki '"" RESOLVED, That the City Attorney be authorized to hire an outside appraiser to do the appraisal of the Youth Center and to report back to this Board when it is done. Carried Comm. Downing asked the Attorney to contact Congressman Robison to see if the city could buy this for $1.00 as this was a customary practice and inform the Congressman of the improvements that the City has done to the building. • • By Comm. Putney, seconded by Comm. Parkes, RESOLVED, That the Clerk be requested to request the Navy Department to issue a license for the continued occupancy of the Community 'Service Building during 1974.lLP,.t. Carried • • 4 SOUTH HILL PLAYGROUND.. Attorney Gersh asked for direction in his negotiations with the School Board. The Board of Ptiblic Works has jurisdiction over buildings and ground and it was decided that the Board should accept or reject the proposals and send on to the Council their decision. Attorney Gersh then reported that he had been negotiating with the School Board's Attorney and they had come up with the following recommendations: - ' 4 The playground would be limited to the lower field only. The City would do the regrading of the grounds, relocate the playground equipment with an approximate cost of $11,000.00. This was less than the original cost of $16,000.00 due to only one area being used. The Board of Education would supply the land and the City would make the improvements at the city's cost. The Board of Education would donate $2,000.00 toward the cost. The maintenance of the property would be done by the school. At a later date, if the Board of Education wanted to do away with the playground, they would move the playground and reimburse the City for theirshare of the cost of putting it pp. Alderman Meyer asked if the Town of Ithaca had.been contacted about this project i as many of their children were involved. She was informed that this was not necessary as the'children in that area were in the Ithaca City 'School Distrii�d and 'Mayor Conley felt that the need existed in the South Hill area for a playg this was about the only place available. By Comm. Putney: seconded by Comm. Ewanicki .be sent to the Common Council RESOLVED, That the matter of the South -Hill playground for a policy decision on whether to continue with the negotiations or abandoned it. - t Carried i 5 RICHARD E. LESTER MEMORIAL: Comm. Putney reported that Mrs. Katherine M. Lester has made a donation to be used in the tree planting program at Cass Park or at Newman Municipal Golf Course in memory of the late Richard E. Lester. I By Comm. Putney: seconded by Comm. Ewanicki \ . RESOLVED, That the Board accept with thanks the donations of Mrs. (ester to the tree planting fund of the City in honor of the late Richard E. Lester, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Mayor be directed to write to Mks. Lester, thanking her for this donation. Carried Alderman Spano suggested that the Newman Municipal Golf Course be used for planting this tree as Richard Lester was an avid golfer. • • WALTER GEE: By Comm. Golder: seconded by Comm. Ewanicki RESOLVED, That the offer of Mrs. Walter Gee to contribute $60.00 to the tree planting fund for Newman Golf Course, be accepted with thanks, and /– / BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Mayor be directed to send a letter to Mrs. Gee thanking her for the donation of funds for planting at Newnan Golf Course in memory of Mr. Walter Gee. EARL BARTHOLF MEMORIAL:. By Comm.'.. Parkes.: ; seconded by. Comm,. Downing RESOLVED, That the Mayor direct a letter to: Joyce)oung; liggiiit foie `heri donation to the tree planting program in, memoryof Earl Bartfiolf.: Carried (1 generous —:")Carried-- • MAR Carried- MARC SULLIVAN: The Deputy Clerk reported he was in receipt of a certificate from Marc Sullivan for one tree to be picked up at the Agway Farm Store. This was a donation to the city. By Comm. Parkes: seconded by Comm. Downing w� RESOLVED, That the City of Ithaca, accept with thanks the tree donated by Marc Sullivan and the Mayor be directed to write a letter to h m expressing the thanks of the city. Carried CRAB APPLE TREES: Alderman Nichols reported that Mrs. Stallman is planning to 2).. purOhase some Crab Apple Trees and have them planted on City property at her own`-.., expense. She asked if anyone had any objections. No one voiced their objections:. / CITY ENGINEER'S REPORT: Mr. Schlieder reported that Whites Nurseries is now completing the planting of 250 trees along the inlet. Mr. Schlieder said that several trees planted last spring, were destroyed by vandalism over the weekend. 61-- ,y1 6 LEWIS BOYLE: The Deputy Clerk read a letter from Lewis Boyle, asking to purchase a 12' strip of land adjoining his property at 125 Elm Street owned by the City.; • The Deputy Clerk reported that he had .contacted the City Engineer on this and had been informed that the land did not belong to the City. He was, however, still checking into this. -1 g/ By Comm. Putney: seconded by Comm. Ewanicki RESOLVED, That the letter of Lewis Boyle requesting sale of the 12' of land adjoining his property at 125 Elm Street be referred to the Buildings & Grounds Committee. Carried LEWIS BOYLE REQUEST: Comm. Ewanicki reported that at a meeting on February 28, (Lewis Boyle requested an opportunity to purchase a 12' piece of land adjoining his property and that of James Graves, in the 100 Block of Elm Street. Research by the. City Engineer indicates that the city does not own the fee to this land, and that it has discontinued its use as a public way. While the city has no further interest in the use of this land, it has no title to convey to Mr. Boyle. 3 By Comm. Ewanicki: seconded by Comm. Downing /� RESOLVED, That the clerk advise Mr. Lewis Boyle of the foregoing, and advise him who does own the land in question. Carried 7 CITY PROPERTY ON TAUGHANNOCK BLVD.: Comm. Clynes requested a ruling from they City Attorney on cleaing up the property owned by the city on Taughannock Blvd.55i Attorney Gersh replied that he would report back at the next meeting on this. , CITY PROPERTY ON TAUGHANNOCK BOULEVARD: Attorney Gersh reported he had sent a memo to Comm: Clynes regarding problems of junk on Taughannock'Boulevard. Sp�ecificalLy the memorandum set forth the sections of the code of'the charter involved.' For purposes of a report at -this time there is ample authority for the board to remove the junk from the city property, and to enact any rules and regulations that it deems appropriate and to use city equipment and personnel for that purpose. The code is very clear that it is illegal to dump junk, rubbish, etc. on public or 3// private -properties and the code provides a fine of up to $100:00 and/or imprisohment of up to six months. To 'eliminate the problem in the future,' better Police enforcement and more stringent penalties from those found guilty by City Court are the directions that should be taken. It is now up to the board to take action and direct the personnel to remove the debris and have more attention given to this specific problem by our City Police. • TAUGHANNOCK BOULEVARD: Comm. Clynes reported that there is someinterest in the old freight house owned by the city on Taughannock Boulevard and either selling it to get it cleaned up or clean it up ourselves. He did not favor selling the building at this time but felt that the city should clean it up. By Comm. Clynes: seconded by Comm. Downing ,_• RESOLVED, That the item of the building should be referred tb the Planning Board and the Building, Public Grounds -and Parks Committee. Carried-- 8 GOLF COURSE FEES: Comm. Ewanicki reported that the Golf Course Manager, Lewis Adesso, had recommended a change in fees for this year. The board asked Mr. Adesso to substantiate his recommendations. Mr. Adesso reported that there would be: four temporary greens and this is not much of a golf course. The reason the rates are as such is to hold the membership. An example is the Twilight League, which 3// consists of 150 players. At this point we do not know whether they are going for have a league or not. By lowering the rates it is possible they will continue // to operate. If everything works out, hopefully the greens will be ready by June 1st. Right now all we have is the greens. We do not have aprons for these greens. The fairways have not been done and there is a lot of work to be done. The pries could be adjusted when the golf course 3s in playsblo condition. This is when the regular grc an= arc. ready. By Comm. Ewanicki: seconded by Comm. Downing RESOLVED, That the schedule' for the Newman Go GolfCourseforllthe hag1r73Lseiso beso, amended in accordance with the memorandum from as follows: Persons with -1972 MembershipPersons without °72 Membershi .. Single Membership Family Membership JI ttior Membership Locker Fee Weekday Fee Weekend Fee $30.00 55.00 10.00 5.35 2.00 2.50 7_a• 5" $40.00 65.00 15.00 9.74 2.00 2.50 • • That the Daily Fees of $3.50 and.,,the Weekend Fees AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, of $4.00 be reinstated when the Golf Course returns to normal play. Carried GOLF COURSE: Alderman Spano reported that the reduction of fees as listed at the last meeting was hot fair to the regular players, who only played three or four times. Ms. Mike appeared before the Board and expressed the views of the women golfers. Alderman Spano, said that the season ticket holders were the backbone of the golf course and these ticket holders will not buy the season tickets until the nine holes are'available. Superintendent Dingman reported that the Golf Course would open on March 31, with all nine holes in operation and four temporary greens. After more discussion 1 By Comm. Downing: seconded by Comm. Golder �� Z RESOLVED, That the fees for the 1972 season ticket holder be reduced as follows: Single Membership $20.00 and Family Membership $45.00. AYES: 3 Downing, Golder, Ewanicki NAYS: 2 Parkes, Clynes G I i ._ 2 r t, j o 6 S't)8 2-0 ; ' Mayor Conley said he attended the senior citizens annual dinner. The Mayor said the senior citizens had many questions. regarding the use of the City of Ithaca's golf facilities:. The senior citizens are now using the course in Groton, commuting by bus. They would like to' have the City of Ithaca make its golf course available to them. The Mayor"said if this creates any loss to the City, he would like to have the City subsidize the program. Moved by Comm. Downing: seconded by Comm. Ewanicki RESOLVED, That this request be referred to the Parks Committee for prompt action. Carried Carried Mr. Weber said the second item he was appearing before the Board was to ask their consideration for the 1974 Golf Season to have a reduction in the green fees after 5:00 P.M. Mr. Weber said the Golfers feel that they should not have to pay full green fees after 5:00 P.M. when they can only play nine holes. By Comm. Downing seconded By Comm. Clynes RESOLVED, That the matter of reducing 4 ` the green fees after 5:00 P.M. be referred to the Parks Committee.CLf Carried PUBLIC BUILDINGS, PUBLIC GROUNDS AND PARKS COMMITTEE City "Code Amended By Comm. Golder, seconded by Comm. Clynes, RESOLVED, That the'regulations of the Board of Public Works as codified'in Section 17-6 of the City Co'.e be amend :;-:'.: by the addition of a Paragraph C which will provide 'that the Municipal Golf Course shall be open for .business not earlier than April 1 nor '.s -mar than November 15 on such dates as the Superintendent shall determine. ///2&/- . Carried FLORAL AVENUE PROPERTY: The Deputy Clerk read a letter from James sR.21raves-309' stating.that he has three pieces of property on Floral Avenue, m for sale and stated that this would round out the_ city's ownership of all:property on the East side of Floral Avenue. By Comm. Golder: seconded by ,Comm. Ewanickithree. RESOLVED, That the letter from James R. Gtaves, fbering for referredstoethethe BuildingandPieces of property located at 219-223-309 Floral Avenue, Grounds Committee. • Carried FLORAL AVENUE PROPERTY: ,By Comm. Putney: seconded by Comm. Downing " zJ RESOLVED, That the request of Clo Calistri to have land on Floral Avenu (411) available for public sale, be referred to the.Buildings and Grounds Committee. Carried Action, if any, on the request of Clo Calistri for conveyance of Cityn,,,c�Z� land on the east side of Floral Avenue, south of property recently conveyed to the Carpenters. No recommendation at this time. . By Comm. Golder seconded by Comm. Parkes Resolved, that a piece of land on the easterly side of Floral Avenue southerly of land recently conveyed to the Carpenters be declared surplus and available for sale to the extent that such sale will not interfere with the use of the land for drainage purposes. k' Carried Sale of Cit -Owned Land at 445 Floral Avenue - By Comm. Clynes, Seconded by Comm. Golder; RESOLVED, That the sale of a parcel of city -owned land, containin approx- imately 180 (one-hunderd eighty) feet frontage on Floral Avenue, under terms similar to those employed in the agreement to sell adjacent land to Carpenter, said sale to be made to the public at auction or by sealed bid, at an upset price to be set by Council. Carried r • 10 SHULMAN PROPERTY: Supt. Dingman reported that he had received a letter from Attorney Clynes in regard to the Shulman property and read it as follows: "I rehee ent 33// h Morey Shulman who is interested in purchasing the vacantlotowned bythe of the tai approximate dimensions of 76 feet by 141 feet. The prop apparent h bowling land of ned by my client in the area of Adams Street. The only purpose the city has in owning the landapresent Suptisfor L'ingmanereported that hestorage of a uhad ple of very ancient vehicles. May I hearfrom you." talked to Mr. Shulman on this and the purpose for which he wishes to own the land is to double the capacity of his bowling lanes and he feels that it is the only logical direction in which he can expand. is recommendatilons°issthatatheorequestland tbetdeniedour ater and and Sewer Division needs h SHULMAN REQUEST: The Clerk read a letter from J. J. Clynes asking for consideration of the request of Morris Shulman for purchasing land owned by the city on Adams Street. By Comm. Golder: seconded by Comm. Downing 01 RESOLVED, That the letter from J. J. Clynes on behalf of his client, Shulman for purchase of land on Adams Street owned by the City of Ithaca, be referred to the Building and Grounds Committee, for study. Carried SHULMAN PROPERTY: Comm. Golder reported on :therequest of Morris Shulman to purchase city land on Adams Street. Alderman Spano questioned why the request was denied.: Comm. Putney informed him that the city was ,not sure at this time whether the land would be used by them or not. The department had informed them it might, be needed at any time for expansion. Comm. Golder asked if property now owned by. Shulman down there could be exchanged. 'Supt. Dingman brought this possibility up to Mr. Shulman and as yet he has not responded. Comm. Downing asked if a master plan was had by the city for future expansion.He felt that before land was sold by the city that it should be analyzed thoroughly to make sure that land owned by the city would not be. needed. J �1 By Comm. Golder: seconded by:. Comm. Parkes . �C RESOLVED, That the' request of Morris Shulman,.to purchase piece of City owned .land. in the rear of his land on Adaiils Street, be denied. Carried • a WAY - ' TITUSTOWERS ITHACA P'tAZA e By domm. Clyn ee seconded by Coimu0 Golder steel td study the need for a walkway ' RESOLVED, That.the Planning Department be teque on the westerly side of Plain Street and Elmira for preliminary design and costmira Road between Titus Towets and the Ithaca Plaza and report the satae to the estimate. 3-11 Carried WAL 12 PUBLIC HEARING - SIDEWALKS: By Comm. Clynes:: seconded by Comm. Downing RESOLVED, That pursuant to Section 5-32 of the City Charter as' codified, the Deputy Clerk be authorized and directed to advertise a public hearing to be held by this Board at 4 p.mo on Wednesday June, 27, 1973, at which time property owners who have been 'served with final sidew�ep4r notices will be afforded an Opportunity to be heard thereon. a Carried By Comm. Clynes seconded by Comm. Parkes resolved that the City Clerk be / directed to notify persons named on the attached list of defective side-vlj3 walks, that a public hearing on the repair of...their unsafe.sidewalks will be held on June 27, 1973, in accordance with the Board's action of March 28, 1973. Carried Mayor Conley opened the Public Hearing for defective sidewalks to be repaired by the City at owner's expense. No delinquent property owners appeared before the Board. • MR. EDGAR W. ERWAY residing at 103 College Avenue appeared before the Board and said he had a problem with part of his sidewalk. A stretch of about seventy-five feet on the Mitchell Street side has a guard-rail running along the curb. Mr. Erray said in the winter the City plows snow up against the guard-rail and he has no place to throw the snow. Mr. Erway suggested the City black -top the section behind the guard-rail because salt from the City caused the damage, and he would replace the rest of his sidewalk himself. After a discussion by the Board, the following resolu- tion was presented: �J By Cohn. Golder: seconded by Comm. Downing 2' RESOLVED, that this matter be referred to the Highways, Street Lighting nd Committee. Carried Mayor Conley asked for a motion to close the Public Bearing on sidewalks. By,Comm. Parkes: seconded by Comm. Golder RESOLVED, that Public Hearing on sidewalks be closed. Carried By Comm. Clynes: seconded by Comm. Golder. WHEREAS, a public hearing has been held this 27th day of June, 1973, by the of Public Works, as required by the City Charter, to afford\property owners an opportunity to show cause why they had not compliedwith the Supt's. final notice to'have their sidewalks repaired, and WHEREAS, certain property owners served with such final notices have failed to c17^71y, orfailed to show adequate cause for such failure at this hearing, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Sup't. be authorized to cause the repair of the attached list of sidewalks,. and upon completion of such repair, certify the cost thereof to this Board of Public Works for levy against the respective property owners as provided by the City Charter. Carried ' RESOLVE, By Comm. Parkes: seconded by Comm. Downing / 2 D that the sidewalk assessments as reported by the Supt. lie approved '5 and levied against the respective property owners in accordance with the provisions of Section 5-35 of the City Charter as codified, and that a public hearing on said levy be held at the regular meeting of the Board of Public Works in the Common Council. Chambers at City Hall, at 4 p.m. on September 26. DEFECTIVE SIDEWALKS TO BE REPAIRED BY CITY AT OWNERS EXPENSE - 1973 LOCATION OWNER THK. SQ. FT. 526-28 S. Albany St. Marshall Drake 205 1/2 Center St. 526-28 S. Albany St. 210 College Ave. 210 College Ave. 302 College Ave. 521 E. State St. Sub. Total Beverly Hull 305 E. Falls St. Sub. Total Hazel Weber 302 College Ave. COST + 10% TOTAL 4 128 $172.80 + 17.28 $190.08 6 50 75.00 + 7.50 82.50 $247.80 + 24.78 $272.58 4 144 $194.40 + 19.44 $213.84 6 48 72.00 + 7.20 79.20 $266.40 + 26.64 $293.04 4 162 $218.70 + 21.87 $240.57 James W. Carrey 4 85 $114.75 610 Coddington Rd. 6 65 97.50 521 E. State St. Sub. Total TOTAL COST + 11.48 $126.23 + 9.75 107.25 $212.25 + 21.23 $233.48 $345.15 + 94.52 $1,039.67 Carried Vice Chairman Putney opened the Public Hearing for defective sidewalks to be repaired by the:City_at owner's expense. of 302. College Ave. Mrs. Hazel Weber Oa defective sidewalk'property owner) appeared before the Board. Mrs. Weber remarked that her property is on the corner of Catherine St. and College Ave.. In the winter the City's salt trucks salt down the hill, and the heavy traffic splashes the salt back on her sidewalk, causing severe damage to the concrete. The road is very narrow and heavy trucks go. over the.curb and onto her sidewalk. Mrs. Weber said several sidewalks on College Ave. are in worse • shape than her sidewalk. Mrs. Weber said that she feels that she should not be compelled. to stand the entire .cost of replacing her sidewalk. By Comm. Ewanicki; Seconded by Comm. Golder, RESOLVED, That this matter be referred to the Highway Committee. • Carried Vice Chairman Putney.declared the Public Hearing on sidewalks closed. dip \I 12a By Comm. Clynes; Seconded by Comm. Golder, WHEREAS, a public hearing has been held by the Board on the assessments levied for the construction of sidewalks at various locations within the City of Ithaca • as detailed in the minutes of the meeting of September 12, 1973 and, WHEREAS, The property owners have been afforded this opportuinity to be heard as provided by the City Charter, • • NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, That the said assessments in the total amount of $1,039.67 with the exception of Mrs. Hazel Weber's sidewalk at 302 College Ave. in the amount of $240.57, which were levied by the Board on September 12, 1973, be and are hereby finally approved and recommended to the Common Council for confirmation. tars. Weber's assessments to come before the Board at the October meeting. Carried By Comm. Clynes: seconded by Comm. Putney WHEREAS, a Public Hearing has been held by the Board on the assessments levied for the construction of sidewalks at various locations within the City of Ithaca detailed within the minutes of the meeting of September 12, 1973, and WHEREAS, the property owners have been afforded an opportunity to be heard as required by the City Charter, NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, That an assessment levied against Mrs. Hazel Weber for construction of a sidewalk. at 302 College Avenue in the amount of $240.57 which was levied by the Board on September 12, 1973, be and is hereby finally approved and recommended to the Common Council for confirmation. Carried • • CONSTRUCTION DEWITT PARK, MACDANIELS PARK, SOUTH HILL SCHOOL PLAYGROUND: By Comm. Golder: seconded by Comm. Ewanicki RESOLVED, That the Superintendent be authorized to take cn actions as are necessary to implement the request of Common Council on March 21 with respect to the construction at DeWitt Park, MacDaniels, Park, and South Hill School Playground, to the extent that funds are available. Carried 14 .MINI -POOL: Alderman Nichols asked that now we have a siteon Court Street on school property for the Mini -Pool, Axe we going to be able to get it moved soon? / Supt. Dingman replied that the department had not been officially notified -of this as yet. Attorney Gersh said this would be forthcoming at the -next Council meeting. �� • • ROBERT WILSON SCULPTURE:, Comm. Putney reported that Thomas Mackesey, Vice -President fpr Planning at Cornell University, has indicated that the University wished to honor Professor Robert Wilson, the father of the Syncrotron, by removing his sculpture from city grounds at Cass Park and erecting in on the grounds of the Syncrotron at Cornell University. He has indicated that the removing of the sculpture will be done by a reputable contractor at no cost to the city, andthat the parking lot where the sculpture now stands will be patched to the city's specifications. The Ithaca Center for the Arts' president Thomas Niederkorn, has polled the members of the Board and they have concurred with the proposed move. By Comm. Putney: seconded by Comm. Downing. RESOLVED, That the Board authorize Cornell University to r move the sculpture by Professor Robert Wilson from the grounds at Cass Park and place it on University grounds at no cost to the city, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the patched to city specifications. Carried • • • LEHIGH VALLEY RAILROAD FREIGHT STATION: By Comm. Putney: RESOLVED,.That the City Controller be requested to prepare taxes and income as it relates to the former Lehigh Valley and as it relates. to the city property leased by. Agway for seconded by Comm. Golder a statment of expenses61:8 Railroad Freight Statio / its bulk fuel operations. -',/ 7j Carried By Comm. Putney, seconded by Comm. Golder, /; _/ , L r� �._: RESOLVED, That the Building and Grounds Committee study the advisability of discontinuing the occupancy of the old Lehigh Valley freight shed on Taughan- nock Blvd. and order its demolition. Carried 17 HALL OF. JUSTICE FENCING: By Comm. Putney: seconded by Comm. Parkes Z �_ RESOLVED, That the Superintendent be authorized to proceed with the cons ruction of fencing around the Hall of Justice to the extent that funds are available. Supt. Dingman reported that he had been in contact with Chief Herson and he did not feel that the fencing should be done unless all of the fencing could be done at once. He felt that the resolution should be withdrawn as there was not enough funds available to do the entire job, and asked that he be authorized to close out that project and the project be reviewed again for 1974. Comm. Putney withdrew his resolution and Comm. Parkes his second. CEMETERY VANDALISM: Supt. Dingman reported that he was in receipt of a letter from Mr. Lee and he was bringing to the attention of the Board, vandalism in the City Cemetery. He feels that one of the reasons for this is that there is no fence on the east side of the cemetery. He proposes that a strong fence be erected on the east side of the cemetery. By Comm. Downing: seconded by Comm. Parkes RESOLVED, That the letter received from Mr. Lee regarding the andalism in the City Cemetery be referred to the Buildings and Grounds Committee. Carried • REQUESTS FOR REMOVAL OF TREES: Alderman Spano read a letter from lir. Philip J. Casciotti, 420 Linn Street, requesting that an old Elm Tree located on City property on the corner of Tompkins and Linn Street be removed by the City. Mr. Casciotti said the bark is falling off, and the roots are lifting a new sidewalk considerably. He said the area around the tree is very dirty and messy. Comm. Golder moved that it be referred to the Highway Committee, seconded by Comm. Clypes. Mayor Conley said that he also would like to add on this resolution that a tree in front of LarryDaniels house on 606 Mitchell Street has been hit several tines by automobiles, and is dead. He said the Daniels are concerned with dead branches falling on the heads of small children going to and from Belle Sherman Schpol. Carried George Hughes of 524 W. Clinton Street appeared and requested that the Board of Public Works remove a large tree stump from in front of his house on City property. This matter was referred to Supt. Dingman. • • 20 AicGuire Gardens - by Comm. Putney seconded by Comm Golder resolved that estimate No. 2 from McGuire Gardens for services in connection with the repair of the greens and fairways of Newman' Municipal Golf Course be ap:572- - proved in the amount of $7,813.48. Carried By Comm. Ewanicki seconded by Comm. Parkes resolved -that the bill of Whitet//3 Nurseries for the planting of 75 crabapple trees in the flood channel area in accordance with the specifications of October 27, 1972, and in accordance with %is. contract with the City, be approved in the amount of $1,350. Carried As directed by the Board, Mr. Dingman presented the following response to the letter from Alderman Wallace inquiring about the progress of the repairs to the golf course. To date, 2,190 cu. yds. of top soil have been placed on the fairways at a cost of $17,520; 153.5 cu. yds. of sand soil mixture have been placed in the greens at a cost of $3,760.75; 21,788 sq. yds. of raking, rolling, and seeding have been performed on the fairways at a cost of $5,664.88; and 1,134 sq. yds, of green preparation have been performed at a cost of $430.92. In addition, $603 of extra work has been performed. McGuire has been paid for 90% of the work to date, or a total of $20,983.11. Completed and not billed for is $4,530 worth of work, and it is anticipated that approximately $150 in chargeable work remains to be done. Mr. McGuire is present today and will explain to you the progress of the work to date, and his estimate of the time needed to complete. No action by the Board is necessary.-iitl Mrb Tom McGuire of McGuire Gardens appeared before the Board and made the following comments: The work on the Golf Course is just about completed. We have to wait and let nature take its course on growing the grass, this could take as long as eight to twelve months. About ninety five percent of the work has been done, but some of it will have to be done over at a later date. The conditions are not right, they have never been right. Mr. McGuire said we started too late last fall, and the weather has been against them. Four greens were unplayable, but one green will be open in two to four weeks. Mr. McGuire said he worked closely with the Dept. of Public Works staff. He said the Golf Course would not be fully playable until next year. Alderman Wallace commented that he wrote the letter mainly to get some answers. Mr. Wallace said he was not attacking anyone, that he was just trying to get some an- swers to many questions asked by the golfers. On July 12, 1973, McGuire Gardens presented an estimate for payment in connection with the reconstruction of the Municipal Golf Course in the amount of $4,530.24. A recommendation for payment was withheld at that time because work had not progressed satisfactorily. The total billings of McGuire in connection with this reconstruction are $27,979.80. They have been paid to date $20,983.11. It is proposed to retain $2,797.98 (10% of total) to assure final completion. The work has progressed sufficiently so that the department makes the following recommendation: cif By Comm. Putney: seconded by Comm. Clynes RESOLVED, That a bill of McGuire Gardens dated July 12, 1973, be approved in the amount of $4,198.71. Carried 21 /97L 606 Mr. Lew Adesso City of Ithaca, Golf Course Manager appeared before the Board regarding the Senior Citizens use of the Golf Course. He recommended that, 41 they use the course for two hours once a week at seventy-five cents per person. Mr. Adesso recommended Thursday mornings, as this is one<of the slower days. Hesaid that he planned a free Golf Clinic the first hour, and let them go out on the course the second hour. By Comm. Ewanicki seconded by Comm. Clynes resolved that Mr. Adesso,Golf Course Aanager be authorized to allow senior Citizens to use the Golf Course on Thursday morning at such hours that he inay arrange, and charge seventy-five cents per person. Carried • 22 Attorney Weinstein has requested on behalf of Reuben Weiner that the City make available for purchase a portion of land originally purchased from the Weiners in connection with the construction of the Lehig?h Valley freight station. i;11) By Comm. Ewanicki seconded by Comm. Parkes resolved that this request be referred to the Buildings and Grounds Committee. Carried 3. Action, if any, on Attorney Weinstein's request for conveyance of City land adjacent to the Weiner Trailer Park and Southwest Park. No recomm-nd- ation at this time. . By Comm. Golder seconded by Comm. Downing Resolved, That the request of Attorney . Weinstein that a parcel of City land on the former City landfill site be made Vii available for sale, be denied for the present time. Carried 23 The City Clerk read a letter from Alderman Schmidt relative to a proposal joint maintenance facility for the Cit achoin maintet. y, the Town of Ithacp the Ithfor The letter read as follows: appeared on the Agenda under Public and Buildings Ithaca 'fort. Gentlemen: At a joint meeting of representatives from the City of Ithaca, Tomn of Ithaca, United Fund and. the Ithaca School District held on June 22, 1973, to discuss recreational needs of the area, the question of a joint maintenance facility arese. Some of the potential advantages and disadvantages of releasing the space in the Aviarkles Flat area now being used by the school system for main- tenance operations was discussed. The use of the old naval reserve building 1 for potential maintenance purposes was also discussed. Before we proceed with any further conversations and/or negotiations in this area, it would be very desirable to obtain the Department of Public Works' requirements (space, type of facilities, equipment, etc.) for a new maintenance facility and their evaluation of the necessity of such a facility. It wog id also be desirable to know the Board's and Departments' evaluatio.? -f the poten i1 advantages and disadvantages of making a new maintenance facility a joint venture amond the City, the Town of Ithaca and the Ithaca School District. Consideration of this request by the Board and Department would be greatly appreciated. Glen H. Schmidt, Chairman Executive Committee r 24 By Comm. Golder seconded by Comm. Downing Resolved, That the Superintendent be authorized to proceed with the construction of the South Hill playground. '( Carried Cortland Paving Co. • By:Comm. -Golder, seconded by Comm. Parkes, ;RESOLVED', That the invoice. of Cortland Paving Co. for payment' for services in, .connection withthe_contruction of' playground facilities. _c' `_''e grounds: 'ofSouth Hill School in accordance withthe contract awarded ;une 27, 1973, be apptoved in the amount of $14,621. Carr ed • • Z5 Ronald E. Wesche, contractor, has presented his first bill for payment of construction services in connection with .the replacement of sidewalks, in the amount of.$5,886.27. The total contract price for this work is $14,000. By Comm. Clynes: seconded by Comm. Golder )`)-34I RESOLVED, That the bill of Ronald E. Wesche for construction services in connection with the replacement of sidewalks be approved in the amount of $5,886.27. Carried 3. Ronald.Wesche has presented his bill for sidewalk construction though August 21, 1973. M BY COMM. CLYNES SECONDED BY COMM. DOWNING RESOLVED, That the ill of Ronald Wesche for sidewalk construction through August 21, 1973 be approved in the amount of $6,960.90. Carried 9. By Comm. Downing: seconded by Comm. Ewanicki RESOLVED, that the final bill of'Ronald E. Wesche for construction services in connection with the sidewalk replacement program of 1973, be approved in the amount of $1,151.43. 7'42 Carried • 2.. BY COMM. COLDER SECONDED BY COMM. EWANC.IKI RESOLVED, That a parcel of city land lying northerly of and adjacent to property of Alice Whiting of 312 Spencer Street and tapering to a point at the intersection of the easterly line of Elmira Road. with the northerly line of said Whiting property and containing a driveway which exclusively serves said Whiting property be declared surplus city land serving no public purpose. IT IS FURTHER RECOMMENDED That the Common Council be requested to make said city land available for private purchase. /' (i IT IS FURTHER RECOMMENDED That the Planning Department review the foregoing recommend- ation so that the Planning Board may also recommend to the .Common Council on the disposal of this land. IT IS FURTHER RECOMMENDED That the Planning Board and the Common Council investigate the feasibility of trading a small parcel of city land containing a driveway lying at the westerly side of the Whiting property at 312 Spencer Street, for a small parcel of Whiting land which lies in the bed of Elmira Road; all as shown on a map of Scanlon lots on Spencer Street by Carl Crandall dated April 14, 1951. Carried 2. City -Owned Land at the End of Old Spencer Road - By Comm. Clynes, Seconded by Comm. Putney; RESOLVED, That we lease the subject property for a period until ownership is determined, and that during this period the question of ultimate dispos- ition and use, assuming city ownership, be the subject of further examina- tion and coordination by and between the Planning Staff, the Finger Lakes State Parks & Recreation Commission, owner of adjacent property, and other concerned parties. Carried • i • 29 Alderman Meyer suggested that sewage sludge be spread on the golf course and selected areas of Cass Park during the winter. By Comm. Parkes: seconded by comm. Golder RESOLVED, that this request be referred to Public Grounds and Parks Committee for investigation. 97/Z Ca ried Sludge Salvage Program Alderman Meyer passed out copies of articles of communities that are actively engaged in Sludge Salvage programs. Mrs. Meyer commented that she was again asking the Board investigate the possible use of sludge on the Golf Course "�2g and possible Cass Park. • • 3. By Comm. Parkes: seconded by Comm. Golder RESOLVED, that the staff be authorized to prepare a project for the improvement of the grade and the replacement of sidewalk on the south side of Elm Street abutting 301 Elm Street, for the 1974 construction season. 9/i 2 - Carried 31 FARMERS MARKET: Mr. David Rimdos, Chairman of the Board of the Ithaca Farmers Market appeared before the Board. Mr. Rimdos commented that the Farmers Market is out growing its present location on Fulton Street, and asked if the City could provide a temporary location at least until Christmas. Mr. Rimdos suggested the possibility of using the old airport at Cass Park. After discussion on the floor the following resolution was presented: By Comm. Parkes: seconded by Comm. Golder RESOLVED, that this request be referred to Building and Grounds Committee. Carried 5. By Comm. Ewanicki, Seconded by Comm. Golder, RESOLVED, That the City Attorney draw a contract with the Farmer's Market Association for a lease of the East wing of the Airport Hangar and adjacent area to cover a period of ninety days with renewals of thirty days, said renewals may be cancelled by either party upon thirty day notice and said cancellation. It is further recommended that the rental of this area shall be ($100.00) one hundred dollars a month in advance, and the leasee shall provide light, heat and evidence'of liability and property damage insurance. 7/2 Carried Comm. Downing remarked that the construction of the new marina will require the removal of several trees donated and planted by the Garden Club and other organizations. Comm. Downing said if at all possible, he would like to see these transplanted. Comm. Ewanicki said he has agreed to look at these trees to determine if it is economically feasible to have them moved and transplanted. By Comm. Downing: seconded by Comm. Parkes RESOLVED, that this matter be referred to the Water and Sewer Committee for report back to the Board. • • Carried 1., By Comm. Ewanicki: seconded by Comm. Downing RESOLVED, that the Superintendent be authorized to request $5,500 for the replace- ment of the boiler at the Hall of Justice, and contingent upon the authorization of the money, to take such actions as are necessary to cause said replacement. 77/,, Carried • i 34 3. There is attached a letter from Fairview Manor which requests the Conti tanu ion of the sidewalk on the south side of Cobb Street along property of William E. Taylor, to meet existing sidewalks. (See letter on page 3) By Comm. Clynes; Seconded by Comm. Golder, RESOLVED, That the Sup't. be directed to issue an order for the construction of a sidewalk adjacent to the property of William E. Taylor on the south side of Cobb Street so that there will be a continuous sidewalk from Cornell Street to other properties fronting on Cobb Street. Board of Public Wu:_. City of Ithaca Attn: Mr. Robert Dingman Gentlemen: Carried The undersigned owners of 105 and 107 Miller Street hereby respectfully request that the sidewalk on the south side of the street which extends from Cobb Street to Cornell Street except for a small gap of 50 feet along the property of Professor William E. Taylor, be made continuous. Professor Taylor's property is on the corner with sidewalk on Cornell Street and Miller Street except for the missing portion. A new house has been built at 105 Miller Street and will be the residence of two families, and 107 Miller Street is occupied by a family with five children. To make the sidewalk continuous seems to make common sense from the standpoint of safety, convenience, and neighborhood appearance. Gentlemen: Sincerely, Joseph A. Kahl Owner of 105 Miller St. Fairview Manor Realty Company By Norbert H. Schickel, Jr. Owner of 107 Miller St. I have been informed by Mr. Dingman that at your meeting of September 26, you authorized him to require me to construct a sidewalk along the portion of my property (221 Cornell Street) bounding Miller Street. Unfortunately, I was not notified prior to this meeting and consequently was unable to present to you my view of this matter - which maintains that a sidewalk is unwarranted under the circumstances peculiar to our neighborhood. Judging from errors in Mr. Dingman's letter which I find repeated. in Mr. Schickel's original letter drawing your attention to this matter, I conclude that you have based your judgement solely upon the information provided by Mr. Schickel. As he and I have opposite interests in the matter, I feel only half the evidence has been heard. I would appreciate the opportunity of bringing my view to your attention, either in person or in writing. I am new to Ithaca and unfamiliar with the rules under which the Board of Public Works operates; if you would inform me (i) when and (ii) in what form to present my side, I would be grateful. c.c.: N. Schickel R. Dingman Sincerely yours, William E. Taylor After discussion on the floor the City Clerk was requested to write a letter to the City Attorney asking him to give the Board an opinion on the legality of forcing property owners to replace sidewalks. Mr. William ,E. Taylor, 221 Cornell Street, appeared_ before the Board in regard tobeing notified that he must construct asiwaikStalong g the portions ofd ihis property at 221 Cornell Street, bounding Miller this sidewalk would lead nowhere, and that he was not theo nlyn that the area that did not have sidewalks on. their properties. would ore saiddrthat tory. o require him to put in sidewalks and not the others., After discussion on the floor by the Board, The following resolution was presented: By Comm. Putney., Seconded by Comm. Ewanicki; RESOLVED, That Mr. Taylor not be required to construct his sidewalk, until the Board has made a general survey and, the Policy as to what is going to be done in that entire neighborhood:. Carried • • 35 CITY ATTORNEY"S REPORT: Attorney Gersh reported that he received a request from the City Judge that the Hall of Justice Building be formally dedicated, that a ceremony be held, and a plaque be erected naming the Building the Hall of Justice. By Comm. Putney, Seconded by Comm. Golder; RESOLVED, That this matter be.referred to the Buildings and Grounds Committee. Carried . • • CAMPBELL ELEVATOR MAINENANCE AGREEMENT By Comm. Putney; seconded by Comm. Clynes, • 1///�//.7 3 RESOLVED, That the Maintenance Agreement with the Campbell Elevator Co. for the City Hall Elevator at $223.52 per month, effective December 1, 1973, be approved. Carried 'Campbell:Elevator Co By Comm. Golder; seconded by Comm. Clynes, RESOLVED, That the proposal..of Campbell Elevator Co. for the Installation - Of addtional .controls on the City Hall elevator as outlined In their letter of November 15, be rejected on the grounds that: the proposals At) not appear "to be -of any great value in our installation. Carried By Comm. Clynes; seconded by Comm. Ewanicki, ' RESOLVED, That the Building and Grounds Committee investigate the proper seating arrangement for the Board of 'Public Works, and report back to the Board by the first meeting in January.. ////6/73 • • Carried • • • Trees Along the Inlet Alderman Barber reported that several trees have been broken, and he wondered if it was possible to get more Police protection in that area. ]j By Comm. Clynes; seconded by Comm. Golder, 'ala RESOLVED, That the Police Department be requested to increase its patrol of the area, in an attempt to cut down the vandalism. Ca/fled • White•Nursery .By Comm, Golder, seconded 1Sy Comm.-Ewanicki, RESOLVE, That the invoice of White Nurseryfor .the planting of the balance of 233 crabapple trees in accordance with the contract awarded them November 8', 1972, be approved in the amount of $2,844. _ //AS Carried • ti The use of Paving between the Sidewalk and the Street. ._ Alderman Boothroyd asked the Board if theywould research tem possibility of using proper blacktop material to cover this area. Superintendent Dingman commented that he would look into the matter. • 41 SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT SIDEWALKS: Superintendent Dingman reported that the Dept. of Public Works has r:eceived several complaints that sidewalks have not been cleared of snow. The regula- tions of the Board of Public Works in the City, Ordinance Chapter 19 paragraph 77'\provide that all persons owning property on a public street must keep their sidewalk in front of their property clear of snow and ice and another obstruc- tion. In case of failure to clean their sidewalks within a reasonable time, which will be determined by the Superintendent, they may be cleaned by the city at the expenseof the property. owner. The charge for cleaning the side= walk would be twenty-five cents per lineal foot, with a minimum charge of /2 ,l c, $10,00 per cleaning. Mr. Dingman said he was preparing a memo to his peopl for handling such complaints. When the complaints arereceived the property owners will be notified to clean their walks, failure to do so will result in city forces cleaning the walk, and the owner will be billed. If the bills are not -paid the City Chamberlain will be requested to add the bill.. to the tax roll. - Golf Course siggs-Supt. to check whether there was CC request for this 1 Golf Course and Cass Park9-request for report of problems 2� Youth Bureau Center --Attorney requested to hire appraiser for property 3 South H111 playground--Atty asks for direction in negotiation with school Bd. 4 Tree planting program --contributions received 5 City property on Elm St. --request from Lewis Boyle to purchase. Denied. 6 City property on Taughannock Blvd. Request to clean it up 7 Golf Course fees- Sr. Citizens request for subsidization (also see pg. 21) 8 Floral Ave. property --3 pieces offered for sale to city; Also lands requested to be purchaed by Clo.Chlistri south of Carpenter 9 Morey Shulman denied request to purchase Water & Sewer Division land 10 Titus Towers --request for walkway 11 Public hearing on sidewalks 12 Construction approved--MacDaniels Pk., DeWitt,Pk., S. Hill School playground 13 Mini pool --Court St. property considered 14 Robert Wilson sculpture moved from Cass Park to Syncroton at Cornell U. 15 4111 Lehigh Valley Railroad frieght station;request to prepare expense statement 16 Hall of Justice fencing - project to be reviewed 17 Cemetery vandalism --fence suggested 18 Tree removal requests 19 McGuire Gardens -estimate for payment presented in re Golf Course repairs 20 Senior Citizens request to use Golf Course. Granted. 21 Reuben Weiner request that land of Lehigh V. freight Sta. be made available. 22 Ald. Schmidt proposes joint maintenance facility 23 S. Hill School playground construction -authorization to go ahead 24 Ronald Wesche bill for sidewalk repair 25 Golf Course -report by MacGuire on progress 2 Whiting property 312 Spencer St. driveway to be declared surplus city prop? 27 Suggestion to spread sewer sludge on Golf Course & Cass Park during winter 29 101111 Elm St., 304 -improvement of grade and replacement of sidewalk in 1974 30 Farmers' Market - request to use old airport temporarily 31 Request to save trees when marina is contructed 32 Supt. authorized to request funds for replacement of boiler at Hall of Justice33 Fairview Manor requests continuation of Cobb St. sidewalk (Mr. Taylor) 34 Hall of Justice dedication request 35 Campbell Elevator Maintenance Agreement approved 36 Proper seating arrangement for BPW to be investigated 37 Regulations in re Golf Course hours amended 8 White Nursery - payment for crabapple trees (1972 contract) 38 Trees along Inlet -.vandalism - more police protection asked 39 Suggest study on using blacktop material between sidewalk and street 40 Lehigh Valley freight shed - committee to study advisability of discontinuing 16 Snow removal from sidewalks -.rules to be enforced Community Service Bldg. Clerk to request license from Navy Dept. Spencer Road Lease at Zikakis Chev.,'south er� 41 3 2 /7 •