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CITY HALL OFFICE SPACE: Comm. Leary reported that the County had indicated its desire
to obtain an additonal 1,600 to 2,000 square feet of floor space in City Hall for use
by its Social Service Department and that a survey of available space was being made
for study by the Superintendent, Mayor and himself. Mayor Conley advised he had asked
the Housing Authority to meet with the Board of Public Works, Planning Board and Urban
Renewal Agency in an effort to bring all closer together in available office space in
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CITY HALL OFFICE SPACE: By Commissioner Downing: Seconded by Commissioner Putney.
RESOLVED, that the Mayor and City Clerk be 'authorized to sign an agreement with the County
of Tompkins for the rental of the second floor of the city -owned building at 123 S.
Cayuga Street, presently occupied by the Urban Renewal Age cy, to be used as office space
by Tompkins County Department of Social Services, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor and City Clerk be aut orized to sign an agreement
with the Urban Renewal Agency for the rent of four offices on the third floor of the
City Hall building at 108 E. Green Street. CARRIED.
LEASE OF OFFICES: The Superintendent reported the Board of Public Works, by its action
of A
P �ril 26 , 1972, approved the rental of office space on the second floor of 123 S.
Cayuga St. to Tompkins County for use by the Department of Social Services, but that the !
dollar amount for such rental was not established by the action. 6-7/7/7
/7/JBy Commissioner Downing: Seconded by Commissioner Putney.
RESOLVED, that the Superintendent and the Chairman of the Building & Grounds Committee
be authorized to negotiate the dollar amount and report the same to the next meeting of ,
the Board for approval. CARRIED.
LEASE 123 S. CAYUGA ST: The Superintendent reported that a lease with Tompkins Count
for office space on the second floor of 123 S. Cayuga St. for additional office space
for its Department of Social Services. had been negotiated at $3.50 per sq. ft. or
$4,000.00 annually. _
By Commissioner Putney: Seconded by Commissioner Golder.
RESOLVED, that the rental figure reported by the Superintendent be approved; and that the
Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to sign a lease with Tompkins County
for the use of this office space at an annual rental of $0,000.00 per annum.
CARRIED.
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E. CLINTON STREET -SALE OF LAND: The Supt. reported receipt of a request from State &
Aurora, Inc. asking if the city -owned parcel of land at the corner of E. Clinton and
Spencer Streets could be made available for purchase by it for use as an off-street parking
lot.
By Comm. Leary: seconded by Comm. Golder �':"`',of cit owned
WHEREAS, the City has received an offer to purchase a triangular parcelg-
land located at the corner of E. Clinton and Spencer Streets for use as an off-street
parking lot, and
WHEREAS, it is the sense of this Board that this property is no longer needed for city
purposes,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Common Council again be requested to authorize
the City Clerk to sell the triangular piece of land at the intersection of East Spencer
and East Clinton Streets at a public auction with the up -set price of $1,500,vbjecd.
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to such restrictions on its usage as the Council may deem appropriate.
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SALE OF LAND - CLINTON & SPENCER: The Clerk reported that both the Planning Board and
the Council had taken action that the city -owned land at the corner of Clinton and
Spencer Streets be not sold for use as parking -ftthat a lease arrangement be made to
allow its 11E0 for parking until such time as a proposal for a more desirable use is
made. We advised that the Council had requested that leasing of the property be done
with provision that area residents be given priority and that they be protected by. -an
appropriate living or man-made fence or screen; and further that the matter be referred
to the Superintendent and City Attorney to work out these details. 0747z.
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TAYLOR PLACE DEED: The Supt. presented and recommended approval of
Gallagher, Jr., et. al. to a portion of Taylor Place
By Comm. Golder: seconded by Comm. Putney � �.
RESOLVED, that a deed from Joseph D. Gallagher, Jr., et, al. to the
dated November 10, 1971, conveying the bed of Taylor Place from its
end, approximately 300 feet northerly to Sunrise Road, be accepted;
Clerk be directed to have it filed in Tompkins County Clerk's office
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a deed from J. D.
City of Ithaca,
present northerly
and that the City
Carried.
FLORAL AVENUE PROPERTY: The Supt
dispose of the Price house at 111
i By Comm. Leary: seconded by Comm.
RESOLVED, that the Superintendent
`house on Floral Avenue.
. requested authorization to demolish or otherwise
Floral ,Avenue, recently purchased by the City.
Putney _
be authorized and directed to dispose of the Price
Carried.
1 FLORAL AVENUE - SALE OF PROPERTY: Commissioner•Leary reviewed a request received from
Mr. & Mrs. Bernard Carpenter, 441 Floral Avenue, to purchase a piece of city land ad-
jacent to their home at this location.
By Commissioner Leary: Seconded by Commissioner Ewanicki. 3/2,z/72 -
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WHEREAS, this Board has received a request for the purchase of a parcel of city -owned pro-
perty approximately 50 feet in width lying between premises located at 441 Floral Avenue,
and a drainage ditch, and
WHEREAS, it is the opinion of the Board that the City has no further use of this property
for city purposes other than the City's need of an easement of sufficient width to pro-
perly protect the city's right to maintain the drainage ditch,
LOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board recommends to the Common Council that
'it make this parcel of land available for private purchase on such terms as may be
prescribed by the City Attorney. CARRIED. S • ?
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1 FLORAL. AVENUE PROPERTY: The Superintendent reported that Ivir. Carpenterof 441 Floral
Avenue has requested that the City sell him a portion of City -owned property known as
Block 2, Lot 12, which is approximately a 45 foot frontage on Floral Avenue, and which
lies adjacent to Mr. Carpenter's southerly, line. 3/e/7)-
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By Commissioner Downing: Seconded by Commissioner Clynes.
RESOLVED, that the request of Er. Carpenter, be referred to the Building and Grounds
Committee for report and recommendation. CARRIED.
SALE OF CITY -OWNED LANDS: He advised that a $300.00 upset price had been established for
a parcel of land adjacent to 441 Floral Ave., and that $2,500.00 had likewise been
established as the upset price for the water pumping station at the foot of Hector St.
He expected the Council would authorize sale of both parcels at its next meeting. Pos-
sible sale of two small parcels adjacentlto the Station Restaurant were still awaiting
approval of B.O.R. in Alban, N.
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STATION RESTAURANT: The Supt. reported that bids for a license to use city -owned lands
' adjacent to the Station Restaurant on West; Buffalo Street had been advertised with a
requirement that no bid for less than $2001,.00 per month would be accepted. He estimated
there was room for approximately 63 parking spaces on the land involved which at the
rate of 254 per day for 200 days per year would amount to approximately $3,150.00. He
reported that one bid thereon had been received on Jan. 24th from Joe Ciaschi, owner
of the restaurant for $25.00 per month.
By Comm. Leary: seconded by Comm. Putney ---- - %,
RESOLVED, that the bid be rejected.
AYES: 5
NAYS: 1 - Downing Carried.
Mr. Ciaschi appeared and explained his development of the parking areas on the land
involved at his own expense in an effort to clean up and improve the area even though
he knew it was city land. He stated he did not use the area continuolsr. nor did he
have exclusive use of it. He also expressed his interest in purchasing it from the
city if possible. Discussion centered around what was a reasonable rate for rent of
the property and if the city could sell it since it was purchased as part of the old
L.V.R.R. loop with Appalachin funds for use as park lands. Comm. Downing recommended
that Mr. Ciaschi be permitted to use it on a month-to-month basis on the terms of his
offer. After some further discussion the matter was referred to the City Attorney for
further study, possible negotiations with Mr. Ciaschi, and report thereon. I
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ATTORNEY'S REPORT: Attorney Gersh reported the disposition of the MacLean refund was I'
still awaiting details to be furnished by his attorney; and that the matter of negotiating j
with the Station Restaurant had been delayed because Mr. Ciaschi, owner of the restaurant)
was out of t own . `I
STATION RESTAURANT PROPERTY: Attorney Gersh 'presented two appraisals of property adjac-
ent to the Station Restaurant made by Forest City Realty Company and J. D. Gallagher indi-
cating an average fair market value of $10,180.00 and an average fair rental value
of $1,108 per month.
The Superintendent recommended that it be leased at the fair market value.
By Commissioner Downing: Seconded by Commissioner Ewanicki.
RESOLVED, that the Planning Board be requested to study the matter and advise whether or
not the City should sell any or .all of the land involved.
AYES: 2 - Downing, McGee
Motion defeated 3/p/7 2'
NAYS: 3 - Clynes , Golder, Putney
By Corm; ssioner Clyn :s : Seconded by Commissioner Golder.
RESOLVED, that the matter be referred to the Bv:ilding & Grounds Committee for further
study; and that the City Attorney continue his negotiations for sale of the two strips
of land involved which do not interfer with the Station Restaurant's property.
AYES: 4
NAYS: - Downing. CARRIED.
MINUTES: Minutes of the preceeding meeting were corrected as follows:
"STATION RESTAURANT PROPERTY" - fair rental value of $1,108.00 per month corrected.
to read $93.00 per month. Sale of the two strips of land involved which do not inter-
fere with the Station Restaurant's property corrected to read which do interfere----
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The minutes as thus corrected were then approvd.
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COMMUNITY SERVICE BUILDING FIRE LOSS
had offered the following settlement
Structural damage
Depreciation (includes tax)
Contents Inventory
Depreciation where applicable
. The Supt. reported that Richards Adjustment Co.
for the fire damage at the Community Service Bldg:
$52 ,187.38
5,209.52 $46,977.86
4,289.36
590.57 3,698.79
,30„ c 39436.54
Clean up and temporary protection
Actual Cash Value Loss
$54,113.19
He pointed out that the figures left a difference of $5,808.09 which will be paid only
; on proof that it has been actually expended. He felt it was important to start repair
of the building as soon as possible.
By Comm. Leary: seconded by Comm. Putney
RESOLVED, that the City Attorney be authorized and directed to negotiate with the Richards
Adjustment Company for a final settlement of the fire damage at the Community Services
Building. Carried.
By Comm. Putney: seconded by Comm. Leary
RESOLVED, that the Supt. be authorized and directed to negotiate with contractors and
proceed with the repair of the Community Service Building as soon as possible.Carried.
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COMMUNITY SERVICE BLDG. REPAIRS: Comm. Leary reported that Richards Adjustment Service
had approved the figure of $46,977.86 as the actual cash value of structural damage to
the Community Service Bldg. in the fire of 11/18/71. In addition, they approved the
figure of $5,209.52 as applicable depreciation which also may be recovered, if necessary
to completely repair the building. Giordano Construction Supply quoted $40,954.00 as
a price for structural repair including electrical work but not including plumbing or
sales tax. It also quoted an additional sum of $3,000 for minor alterations.
By Comm. Leary: seconded by Comm. Golder
RESOLVED, that the Superintendent be authorized to issue a urchase order in the amount
of $43,954 to Giordano Construction and Supply Company for labor and materials necessary
to restore the Community Service Building with minor alterations as outlined in their
proposal. Carried.
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GIORDANO CONSTRUCTION CO. PAYMENT: By Commissioner Leary: Seconded by Commissioner Put-
ney. 3 -2 - 72.
RESOLVED, that an invoice in the total net amount of $17,711.50, payable to Giordano
Construction & Supply Co., for labor and material in connection with the repairs of fire
damage at the Community Service Building through March 14, 1972, be approved for pay-
, ment.. CARRIED.
' Alderman Barber entered at this point in the proceedings.
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GIORDANO CONSTRUCTION CO. PAYMENT: By Commissioner Downing: Seconded by Commissioner
Golder. �% z
RESOLVED, that the second estimate for payment of V. Giord o Construction and Supply
Corp., for construction in connection with the fire damage at the Community Service Build-,
ing, be approved for payment in the amount of $9,044.26 for materials and $10,437.11
' for labor and equipment. CARRIED.
GIORDANO CONSTRUCTION CO. PAYMENTS: By Commissioner Ewanicki: Seconded by Commissioner
Downing.
RESOLVED, that a bill of Giordano Construction and Supply Corp. for materials supplied
in connection with the fire damage repair at the Community Service Building be approved
in the amount of $3,456.7+. This is the balance of the total material contract of
$17,581.00. CARRIED.
By Commissioner Ewanicki: Seconded by Commissioner Clynes. — , "2-
RESOLVED,
RESOLVED, that a bill of Giordano Construction and Supply Corp. for labor and equipment
supplied in connection with the fire damage repairs to the Community Service Building
be approved in the amount of $3,30+.39. This is the balance of the total labor and
equipment contract of $26,373.00. CARRIED.
STREET TREE PROGRAM: By Comm. Putney: seconded by Comm. Golder c'
RESOLVED, that two members of the staff be authorized to attend a stree( tree program.
to be held in Syracuse, New York on February 23rd.
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I PIER ROAD LAND LEASE: Ivrr. Cleveland of Johnson Boat Yard and Marina had requested the
I1 privilege of leasing City land adjacent to Cayuga Inlet and Pier Road at the Municipal I
I.Golf Course for the purpose of mooring keel sail boats.
By Commissioner Downing: Seconded by Commissioner Golder. 3/6F/70-'
RESOLVED, that the request of Mr. Cleveland to use a portion of the Municipal Golf Courser,
adjacent to Cayuga Inlet for the mooring of keel sail boats, be referred to the Building II
and Grounds Committee and to the City Attorney. CARRIED.
JOHNSONS' BOAT MARINA LEASE: By Commissioner Leary: Seconded by Commissioner Putney.
RESOLVED, that the request of Johnsons' Boat Marina to lease 200 feet of frontage on Ca-
yuga Inlet, adjacent to Newman Municipal Golf Course, be approved subject to receiving
approval from N.Y.S. Water Resources Commission referred to earlier in the meeting by
the City Attorney, and on the following terms and conditions.
a. An agreement will provide for an initial period of three years;
renewable for one-year periods.
b. The lessee will obtain all necessary permissions from State or Federal author-
ities having jurisdiction.
c. The lessee will construct and maintain docks for the mooring of boats and for
no other purpose.
d. The lessee will maintain the area between the present pavement of Pier Road
and the docks, as mowed grass.
e. No motor vehicle will be permitted in the area. iz
f. No access over Pier Road will be permitted.
g. The lessee will save the City harmless from all acti` ns to recover damages
resulting from his operation.
h. The annual fee shall be $1,000.00, or as may be negotiated by Committee.
i. Such additional terms and limitations as the City Attorney may advise.
•i AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Attorney be authorized to prepare a suitable
agreement for subsequent approval by this Board.
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'JOHNSON'S BOAT MARINA LEASE: By Commissioner Downing: Seconded by Commissioner Putney.
RESOLVED, that the Board's action, dated April 12, 1972, providing for the leasing of
200 feet of frontage on Cayuga Inlet fo� use as a docking space, be amended to provide
jfor an annual fee of $300.00. f - 2,CARRIED. - -
JOHNSON BOATYARD LEASE: Attorney Gersh asked for direction in determining the length of
the proposed lease with Johnson's Boatyard.
By Commissioner Putney: Seconded by Commissioner Clynes. rte- t 2
RESOLVED, that the lease be for an initial term of three years and that it be renewable
an•i a11v subject to approval of the Boa Id of PublicWorks.
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GOLF FEES - CODE AMENDMENT: By Commissioner Leary: Seconded by Commissioner Putney.
' RESOLVED, that the rates for play at the Newman Golf Course as set forth in Sec. 17-6
of the Code of Ordinances be amended to read as follows:
a.) Rates: The rates for play at the Newman Golf Course as established by the Board
of Public Works are as follows:
Daily play ' $3.50 �' ' y z.
Weekends and holidays 4.00
Junior season membership
(19 or under) 20.00
Ladies' season membership 50.00
: % P n'si season membership 50.00
Family membership (man & Wife) 75.00
Locker rental (per season) 9.10
These rates shall be subject to change by the Board of Public Works.
Effective upon publication.
I AYES: 5
NAYS: 1 - Golder
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Carried and approved by Mayor.
ITHACA COT,LFGE AGREEMENT: The Superintendent reported that Ithaca College had requested
renewal of its agreement with the City for the use of Newman Golf Course by the College's
golf team on the same terms and conditions that were in effect during 1971 with the ex-
ception that it had agreed to increase its fee for use of this facility from $550.00
to $600.00 for the 1972 season.
By Commissioner Leary; Seconded by Commissioner Clynes. ? - 2- z 7.Z
RESOLVED, that the existing agreement between the City of Ithaca and Ithaca College for
use of Newman Golf Course by the College's golf team be renewed for the 1972 season un-
der its presented terns and conditions with the exception that the fee for the use of this
facility shall be increased from $550.00 to $600.00 for 1972 season.
CARRIED.
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PUBLIC HEARING -SIDEWALKS:— ___.
The ported that pro
fective sidewalks were being notified nthat ethey nt eshould have theirrty resPoectiv who e sidewalks
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repaired on or before June 14th.
By Commissioner Clynes: Seconded by Commissioner Leary,
RESOLV40, ED, that pursuant to Section 5-32 of the City Charter, as codified, the City Clerk
be directed to advertise a public hearing to be held by the Board of Public
at
4:00 P.M. on Wednesday, June 14th, at which time property owners who havebeenrks served with
final sidewalk notices will be afforded an opportunity to be heard.
CARRIED.
'SIDEWALKS• Engineer
betty` 300 Schlieder advised the Department was in the process of notifying
and 400 property owners who had defective sidewalks to have their walks r -
pai ed. He indicated the City's contractor, would be working in -sone of the g
volved and suggestede
at property owners with such defective walks should contact the
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PUBLIC HEARING -- SIDEWALKS: A public hearing was held to afford those property owners
who had received final noticr:s from the Superintendent on April 1, 1972, to have their
sidewalks repaired an opportunity to show cause why their walks had not been repaired.
Stanley Tsapis, attorney for Highland Holding Corp., informed the Board that his client
had made arrangements to have its sidewalk at 312 Thurston Avenue repaired by its own
contractor. He asked that the City assume responsibility for areas where the walk had
been upheaved by roots from city trees. Mr. John Bentkowski spoke on behalf of Cornell
.University and recuested an extension of time for the University to repair its walk at
512 University Avenue with its own contractor. Both requests were approved. No one else
apr.e,.red to be heard and it was moved, seconded and carried that the hearing be closed.
By Com isedone Putney: Seconded by Commissioner Golder.
0 WHEREAS, a
3 �r b'' -c hPr=.r'wng, as required by the City Charter, has been held by the Board
this 14thr_ aT:'of June 1.972 , to afford property owners an opportunity to show cause to . the .
Board why they had not complied with the Superintendent's final notice to have their side-
walks repaired, and
WHEREAS, certain property owners served with such final notice have failed to comply
or aDDea1 at this hearing,
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THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Superintendent be authorizedo
cause the repair
of the following sidewalks; and upon completion of the repair, that he be directed to
certify the cost thereof to the Board of Public Works for levy against the respective
property owners as provided by the City Charter.
of Sidewalks
,oca.,on.._uks
612 S. Albany St.
508 E. Buffalo St.
302 Like St.,
106 Second St.
802 E. Seneca St.
517 E. State St.
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Owner's Name & Mailing Address
June C. Heroy 612 S. Albany St.
Merrell R. Long 508 E. Buffalo St.
Elizabeth S. Begent 302 Lake St.
Mrs.Josephine Little 106 Second St.
Jason H. Fane 133 N. Quarry St.
Joseph Zazarra 517 E. State St.
CARRIED .
SIDEWALK ASSESSMENTS: The
the city had been repaired
action dated June 14, 1972
Location and Owner
Mrs. JosepnUne Little
106 Second Street
Morrell R. Long
508 E. Buffalo Street
Joseph Zazzara
517 E. State Street
Superintendent reported that private sidewalks throughout
with city forces during 1972 in accordance with the Board's
and he certified the cost thereof as follows:
Direct Cost Overhead -10% Total
thick 148.50 14.135 1:61717
165.38 $328.73
110 sq.
97
ft. 4"
1? 6"
88 sq. ft. 4" thick
169 sq. ft. 4" thick
50 " " 6" thick
150.35 15.03
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118.80 11.88
228.15
77.50
130.68
22.82 250.97
7.75 85.25 0336.22
By Comm. Clynes: seconded by Comm..Go1der
RESOLVED, that the sidewalk assessments as reported by the Superintendent be approved
and they are hereby levied against the respective property owners in accordance with the
provisions of Sec. 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 CommonCod.cil
Chamber at City Hall at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 22, 1972..Car.
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!CEMETERY FEES: By Commissioner Leary: Seconded by Commissioner Putney.
; RESOLVED, that the Board recommends to the Council that Chapter 7, Cemeteries,
' rates for interments, be amended to read as follows:
Pine box $60.00
Vault 60.00
Potters' fiel. d 25.00 t z
Single graves 60.00
Infants 15.00
Cremated remains 15.00
CARRIED.
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CROPHO uES : By Commissioner Leary: Seconded by Commissioner `Golder. -'r;` '
RESOLVED, that an invoice in the amount of $588.05, payable to Ceracche Tele sion C
orp . ,
for furnishing and installing a sound system in Council Chambers at City Hall be approved
for payment from funds for the operation and maintenance of City Hall. CARRIED.
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MRS LARSEN'S COMPLAINT: The Clerk read a letter from Mrs. Julia Larsen, 111 Crescent
'Place, requesting assistance in removing fallen trees from property across the street
from her's on Crescent Place.
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Her request was referred to the Superintendent for investigation. C z
WILD FLOWER AREA: The Superintendent reported that he had reviewed a petition received
by the Mayor from the Conservation Committee of the Garden Club requesting the designation
of an area in the Water Shed, from Van Natta's Dam to the first high dam upstream, as a
wildflower area. He advised that the City had been posting this area erica year with
appropriate signs since April 8, 1970 when it was first designated for such purpose by the
Board. No further action was deemed necessary. Cyd-2- '
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ITHACA GARDEN CLUB REQUEST: The Superintendent read a letter from Ithaca Garden Club
proposing the establishment of memorial areas to be planted in flowering crabapple trees.
By Commissioner Downing: Seconded by Commissioner Putney. CC_ ,z v
'RESOLVED, that the Garden Club's request be referred to the Building & Grounds Committee
,for study and report. CARRIED.
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U.S.N.R. . CENTER: Attorney Gersh advised hehad written to ascertain if the City
could acquire title to the former USNRRIbuilding on N. Cayuga St. Ext., now being used as
a Community Services building, but had received no reply. He asked if the Board wised
him to continue in view of attempts being made to have the City join with the Greater
Ithaca Action Center to use Central School as a community center for all purposes. The
Superintendent indicated that several matters involved in the use of Central School were
policy matters beyond control of the Board. The Attorney waste advised to continue his
efforts on perfecting title to the USNR building. C
COMMUNITY SERVICES BUILDING: Attorney Gersh reported that the Community Services
Building, former known as the U. S. Naval Reserve Training Center, had been
as surplus; ,zroperty b the Navy Department and was currentlybeinga orsdis- d
position. appraised for dis-
position.
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TREE PLANTING PROGRAM:- Comm. Golder reported that the Parks Division was in the process
of planting 110 trees as its spring tree planting program. In addition to these 110 trees.,
the following contributed to tree plantinn.1:
a. The City Federation of Women's Organizations donated 10 trees to be planted
in a specific area of Stewart Park.
b. Mrs. Dino Scalia, 313 N. Meadow l' Street, donated a tree to be planted. in
Washington Park. -7
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c. Mr. Arthur Adams, 825 N. Aurora 'Street, donated a tree to be planted in the
800 block_ of_ Aurora Street.
.By Comm. Golder: seconded by Comm. Clynes
RESOLVED, that the Board of Public Works accepts the generous offerr ooftthe
nIthaca
ctiGarden
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h
'Club a provide flowering m sand tthat theeSlperto int Superintendent planted
thecity
Buildingy& Grounds Committee
fits memorial tree program,
work with the officers of the Garden Clublin selecting appropriate plots of city ground
;where these trees can be planted.
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Carried
ITHACA GARDEN CLUB: Comm. Golder reported ithnt the Ithaca Garden Club had offered to
donate $4,000.00 to pay for the planting of 200 flowering crab apple trees on land
controlled by the City, along the flood control inlet. They also indicated that money
for planting up to 50 additional trees may he forthcoming. These trees are being offered
in connection with a memorial tree planting program annroved by the Board on May 10, 1972.
By Comm. Golder: seconded by Comm. Putney 0---C- 2-3 •
RESOLVED, that the Borrd accept the gencrouS offer of the Ithaca Garden Club to provide
money for planting approximately 200 memorial crab apple trees in the vicinity of the
flood control inlet, at a rate of $20.00 per tree, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Superintendent be authorized to advertise for bids for
the planting of these trees. Carried
ITHACA GARDEN CLUB: The Clerk reported that checks in the amount of $4,660.00 were
received from the Ithaca Garden Club. $1,000.00 for the planting of 50 flowering crab -i
apple trees to be planted in the spring by Whites Nurseries and $3,660.00 for trees, to
be planted by Whites Nurseries as per contract dated October 6, 1972. —, 13
ITHACA GARDEN CLUB: By Comm. Leary: seconded by Comm. Dawning I
,RESOLVED, that this board accept with thanks the greesft of in$the001d Brindleythe
StreetIthaca
areaGarden
of
Club for the planting of 50 flowering crab app
the Flood Protection Channel in commemoration of the Clubs 50th Anniversary. Carried
By Comm. Leary: seconded by Comm. Downing
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,RESOLVED, that the board accept withthanks
and nearft thebankof•theby the Garden Flood ControlCProtectiorie�
planting of flowering crab apple trees1
Project in the vicinity of Floral Avenue. (These trees are the result of donations by
Carried
various persons for Memorial trees).
.By Comm. Leary: seconded by Comm. Downing
'cause
,RESOLVED, that
pla the Superintendentoo done in accordanceZed to with atake such actions as are contract previously let tocWhite to
cause this planting
Nurseries.
Carried
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CORNELL STREET TREES: Fred Rosica, 213 11Cornell Street, appeared before the Board
and requested that the City remove six maple trees adjoining his property at 211-
; 213-215 Cornell Street. He claimed they prevented him from maintaining a good lawn ,
their roots clogged his sewer line, were growing into his basement, and heaving and
cracking ' the sidewalks adjacent to his property./0
Leary: By Comm. -7Y
Lear : seconded by Comm. Putney !2
RESOLVED, that his request be referred to the Highway Committee for study andrrrepo t.
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CORNELL STREET TREES: By Commissioner Clynes: Seconded by Commissioner Golder.
RESOLVED, that the matter of damage to city trees on Cornell Street and Worth Street,
adjacent to the Fred Rosica Property, be, referred to the City Attorney.
AYES: l
NAYS: 0
ABSTAINING: 1 - Putney
CARRIED.
I CORNELL STREET TREES: A letter from Norman Freeman, attorney for Fred Rosica, was
!presented to members of the Board requesting the removal of six maple trees adjoining
•!his client's property at 213 Cornell St. by cutting down the four large trees and by
'removing for replanting elsewhere the two new maple trees that were planted opposite
phis vacant lot.
I Commissioner Ewanicki read a letter from Mr. Rosica regarding a bill he had received from
j the City for the removal of tree roots from his sewer line. He asked that the bill be
expunged because he felt the city should be responsible by damage done by its trees'
roots. Mr. Hannan explained the City's policy in regard to roots damaging sewer lines
'by explaining that old tile sewer lines attract roots throughout the City. This is
!the property owners responsibility but where property owners have replaced their lines
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;with cast iron the city assumes responsibility. All aspects of Mr. Rosica's problems
I were discussed in detail, and actions wereltaken thereon as follows:
By Commissioner Cihnes : Seconded by Commissioner Putney. V///72 --RESOLVED, that the Superintendent be authorized to remove the trees arequested by Mr.
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Rosica with the understanding that removal:of the two new maples be scheduled when proper
weather conditions permit. CARRIED.
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By Commissioner Ewanicki: Seconded by Commissioner Golder.
RESOL1. D, that Mr. Rosica's request for expungement of his bill for removal of tree roots
1 from his sewer line be denied. CARRIED
LEONARD B. LIBERMAN REQUEST: Comm. Golder reported the Superintendent had received a
letter from Leonard B. Liberman of the Marine Harbor requesting permission to rent 200
feet of frontage on the Inlet adjacent to and north of the frontage now being rented to
.Johnson's Boat Yard.
By Comm. Golder: seconded by Comm. Clynes
RESOLVED, that no action be taken on this request.
Carried
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USE OF CITY PROPERTY: The Superintendent reported he had received a letter from Michael
J. Hannan of Northern Lights Bridge Comp
bases the land west of the Lehigh Valley Companysting
bounpededsbynthe Station Resto use on a �porary
taurant parking lot on the south, the passenger sidewalk on the west, the dirt access
road on the east, and the 89 Lumber Co, on the north.
Property for temporary Mr. Hannan planned to use the
P ary storage and rehandling of miscellaneous structural steel,
By Commissioner Leary: Seconded by Commissioner Putney.
RESOLVED, that this request be referred to the Building & Groun
and report.
CARRIED.
ttee for study
By Commissioner Ewanicki: Seconded by Commissioiie PLr itne-T
RESOLVED, that the request of Michael Hannan for continued use of the land in the r
of the old LV R. R. Co. freight station on Taughannock Blvd. for storage of equipment
and materials be denied. CARRIED.
TAUGHANNOCK BOULEVARD PROPERTY USE: Comm. Clynes reported that the property behind the
,.;e ig alley rezg t ouse on Taughannock Boulevard was being used as a storage facility
of equipment and looked like a junk yard. The user had been informed on September 1st to
Am vacate this property and to clean it up. It is now almost November 1st and it has not been
gip done. The problem is how does the City go about enforcing the clean un of this area?
Attorney Gersh said that the property should be posted and then if the owener of the equip•
ment did not move it the City could have it moved. Superintendent Dingman said he would
contact the owner to have the area cleaned un and report back to the Board. St' -%r" Z`'
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FRANKLIN STREET SIDEWALK: Alderman Spano inquired about the
103 Franklin St. which lacked a sidewalk.
By Commissioner Downing: Seconded by Commissioner Ewanicki
RESOLVED, that both of the foregoing matters be referred to
study and report; and that the Superintendent be instructed
to them and make recommendations thereon to the Committee.
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the Highway Committee for
to review maps pertaining
OLD LADIES HOME PROPERTY -SIDEWALKS:
j of sidewalks on Hillview Place in front31.•eer y known attention to the lack
Home" and currently being developed into anthe "Old Ladies
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FRANKLIN STREET SIDEWALKS: By Commissioner Clynes: Seconded by Commissioner Golder.
RESOLVED, that James MacBurney be ordered and directed to construct a sidewalk across
his frontage at 103 Franklin Street. CARRIED.
By Commissioner Clynes: Seconded by Commissioner Golder.
RESOLVED,. that Dorothy M. Balbirnie be ordered and directed toy construct a sidewalk on
that portion of the frontage of her lot at 107 Franklin Street, which does not now
have a sidewalk. CARRIED.
By Commissioner Clynes: Seconded by Commissioner Putney.
RESOLVED, that the Superintendent be authorized and directed to construct a sidewalk
from the northeast corner of 103 Franklin Street to the curb line at Auburn Street.
CARRIED.
HILLVIEW PLACE SIDEWALK: By Commissioner Clynes: Seconded by Commissioner Golder.
RESOLVED,
that Harrop Freeman be ordered and directed to construct .a sidewalk adjacent
his property on the north side of Hillview Place, from the west end of the apartments
now under construction at this location easterly to South Aurora St. S2_
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CARRIED.
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GLASS RECYCLING: Mr. Hugh Corrigan appeared before the Board and requested, on behalf
of Challenge Industries, that the City provide at city expense one stake -body truck
with a driver one day each week to pick up old glass and deliver it to Challenge for
processing. He indicated that 102 tons had been processed during the past 3 months,
that Challenge had the space, manpower and equipment to process it but had reached its
limit on collection. He pointed out help from the city would reduce waste collection,
reduce land -fill usage, give work to handicapped adults and provide added income for
Challenge. Mr. Giordano, a Director of Challenge, urged approval of the request and
also recommended that the City provide some vacant city lot as a drop-off or storage
point for discarded glass. He indicated that Challenge would be willing to fence such
an area and hold the city harmless during its use for such purpose.„ --
By Commissioner Clynes: Seconded by Commissioner Ewanicki. R�
RESOLVED, that the Board requests the Common Council to appropriate from Contingency
Fund in the General Budget $3,000 into Account A8160; Line 413A, (recycling) to provide
funds for the separate collection of recyclable material.
CARRIED.
By Commissioner Clynes: Seconded by Commissioner Golder.
RESOLVED, that Mr. Giordano's request, on behalf of Challenge Industries, for --use of a
vacant city lot for storage of discarded glass be referred to the Building & Grounds
Committee for study and report. ' CARRIED.
1 GLASS RECYCLING: Attorney Gersh called attention to the Council's recent action re-
garding recycling discarded glass by pointing out that the Council did not enact an
ordinance requiring residents to separate and place glass containers in separate re-
' ceptacles for collection but rather requested them to co-operate with
ththethisity mattern
in
effort to do so. He indicated this contrary to recent publicity g
the news media and in a letter mailed to some residents of the City. d
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ThLEPHOUE BOOTHS: Mr. Charles Lewis, a representative of N. Y. Telephone Co., requested
perniEsicn to install pay telephone booths on public streets in the business area.
By Commissioner Downing: Seconded by Commissioner Putney.
RESOLVED, that the request be referred to the Buildings & Groundsz
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the Highway Com—
mittee for study and report at a subsequent meeting. CARRIED.
TELEPHONE BOOTHS: By Commissioner Clynes: Seconded by Commissioner Putney.
RESOLVED, that the request of N. Y.ne
out the City be referred to the Superintendent Cforfu to install telephone bbo s7tirough-
locations.further negotiations on possible
CARRIED.
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STARLINGS: Alderman Spano reported receipt of a complaint about the nuisance caused
by starlings on N. Tioga Street. After some discussion, it was the consensus of
opinion that there was no easy solution to this problem which occurs annually at,
•this time of year. The matter was continued with the Public Works Committee of(.L 7
Council to discuss further with the Police Department and Department of Conservaticj�
for possible solutions.
STARLINGS: Alderman Gutenberger asked the Board if they had come up with a recommendation
as to starlings. 'Commissioner Ewanicki reported that a spray called "Roost No More" was
available and it was used to keep them from congregating. He did not feel that it was wise
to trim the trees as you would be driving them from one tree to another. A problem also
exists that trees on private property could not be touched by the City. watt - 2-7
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, KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS: The Clerk read a letter from the Knights of Columbus asking for
reimbursement for damages done to a hedge aaad fence by City workmen while cutting
down a dead elm tree overhanging its building at the corner of S. Albany & W. Green Sts.
By Commissioner Clynes: Seconded by Commissioner Leary.
RESOLVED, that the Clerk be directed to notify this organi tidh to file a damage
claim for these alleged damages for consideration by the City's insurance carrier.
CARRIED.
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FENCES: Engineer Schlieder reported that there were two fences erected by property
owners on city land in the vicinity of ,Cobb Street and he was working on the problem
• of having them removed. C4.4 -4-41L2'3
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GOLF COURSE FEES: The Clerk reported that the Common Council had requested the Board to
consider ' some type of an equitable rebate to users of the municipal golf course who had Ji
been unable to use their season tickets due to flood waters. The request was referred to the
Building $ Grounds Committee for study and report. S 1
GOLF COURSE SEASON TICKETS: Mr. Jordon Pauker who had purchased a season ticket
for use of the City's golf course askedrwhat had been don About granting a re-
fund to ticket holders who had been unable to use the course duringthe 9
flood waters. He was advised this matter would be decided upon laer in season.
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GOLF COURSE JUNIOR SEASON TICKETS: Clerk read a letter from Edward Moore, Jr., requesting
Junior Membership season ticket holders be given a rebate of $10.00 or credit of $10.00
for additional games or a credit on 1973 eason.
By Comm. Golder: seconded by Comm. Putney
RESOLVED, that the letter from Edward Moore, Jr., be referred tothe Buildings and
Grounds Committee.
Carried.
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GOLF COURSE: Alderman Spano asked what was being done about the Golf Course as it was
�iin rough shape. Comm. Leary reported that, they were meeting on this next Tuesday
morning and hoped to get going on it as soon as possible. Alderman Spano also asked
1 what was being done about the adjustment in season tickets due to the inability o""
the season holders to use the course during the flood. He was informed that this was
still in committee but would be resolved before the end of the golfing season.
GOLF COURSE: Supt. Dingman reported that d I ing the flood of June and July, water inundated
the Newman Municipal Golf Course and stood on various portions of it for nearly one month.
The water, the silt and the debris have seriously damaged two greens and completely damaged
! a third. In addition, about fifteen acres of fairway and the apron of the destroyed green
need to be replaced on an emergency basis in order to insure a satisfactory course for the
3.973 season. After much discussion on funding and the receiving of funds from the State
and the time element involved, the following was presented.
BSS Coram. Ewanicki: seconded by Comm. Putney
RESOLVED, that the Common Council be requested to establish a capital project of $30,000.00
for the repair of the Newman Municipal Golf Course, and
'BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that Attorney Gersh try to contact the Bureau of Outdoor Recreation
! and see if he can get sone indication as to matching funds.. Carried.
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CALDWELL PROJECT: Attorney Gersh asked for a work schedule for the removing and replacing
of the utilities in the Caldwell Project. The cost of this was to be borne by the city and
not by the Urban Development Corporation. If the city does this work it would take non-
cash credit as part of their cost of the project. The Supt. informed him they could not
give this to him until they knew what scheme was going to be used as some of the lines
might possibly be left in. The Board of Public Works would cooperate in every way possible
when the plan is known.
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CALDWELL PROJECT: Mayor Conley reported that the final plans for the Rothschild, Caldwell:
Project had been received with a final upset price. He was forwarding these plans on to
the engineers and architects for recommendation. Mayor Conley wanted all departments and
Commissioners to see the plans before they were made public. The cost was less than
anticipated. L
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SIDEWALKS CONSTRUCTION BILL: Comm. Putney reported that the bill for repairs and
replacements of sidewalks for the month of August had been presented by the
contractor Paolangeli. Comm. Leary inquired if there would be other bills.
Supt.
Dingman said there would probably be other bills for the month of September.
By Comm. Putney: seconded by Comm. Leary J_ 4X - f
RESOLVED, that the August requisiton for payment of Paolangeli Cnttractt&d for conse truc-
tion services in connection with the repair of City sidewalks, bepp
mount
of $6,516.35. Carried
PAOLANGELI PAYMENT FOR SIDEWALKS: By Comm. Clynes: seconded by Comm. Putney 0,4z-
RESOLVED,
gam-RESOLVED, that the September bill of Paolangeli for the replacement of sidewalks be
approved in the amount of $5,631.68 and ordered paid.
-Caxiied,
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GOLF COURSE: Alderman Spano asked if Attorney Gersh had a progress report on contacting
the Bureau of Outdoor Recreation for funds for repairs to Golf Course. Controller Daley'
explained that the Bureau of Outfoor Recreation will consider a fifty - fifty cost of
. 1 repairs and the Fe-loral Government an eighty - twenty cost of repairs. Telephone '
1 approval was not given and if repairs start without approval very small chance of
getting re -imbursement. 1
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By Comm. Leary: seconded by Comm. Downing
RESOLVED, that the Superintendent be authorized to enter into a contract on ehalf of
the Board of Public Works with Kenneth G. McGuire, d/b/a McGuire Gardens, for Sn%$g$CY
to the Newman Municipal Golf Course in accordance with the specifications of September 20,
1972 and the
quotation of McGuire Gardens, dated September 19, 1972. Carried.
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EMERGENCY REPAIRS AT NEWMAN GOLF COURSE: Comm. Golder reported that a partial bill for
emergency repairs at Newman Golf Course had been received from McGuire Gardens in accordanpe
with an agreement dated September 28, 1972.Alderman Spano requested a progress report
on repairs to the Newman Municipal Golf Course. Superintendent Dingman reported that
#7 hole had been completed and work on three other greens was completed. As long as the
weather permits, work will continue to be done.
By Comm. Golder: seconded by Comm. Putney
RESOLVED, that the bill of McGuire Gardens' for emergency repair work at Newman Municipal
Golf Course be approved in the amount of $13,169.63, which is 90% of the value of work
completed to the date of the billing.
Carried
GOLF COURSE: Alderman Spano asked that a progress report be made on the work at thee work that has been done
Newman Municipal Golf Course as he was disturbed with news that th qI
and the work that should have been done has' too great of a s read.
a progress report be given on the Newman Golf Course. P He once again asked that!
Mayor Conley felt that due to vandalism at the golf course that a chat
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n blocking off the road to the golf course should be undertaken. He askedotheoCi y Attorneyo of
to look into the legality of blocking off this road.
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TENNIS COURTS: Comm. Downing asked if the $7,500.00 for redoing the Tennis Courts at
Stewart Park this year would be used. Superintendent Dingman reported that they had
•hoped to do part of it this year but are requesting funds in the 1973 Budget to do the
entire surface of the Tennis Courts.
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MINI POOL AT NORTHSIDE HOUSE: Comm. Golder reported that the Social Services League
who owns the North Side House had decided to dispose of their property at 119 Third Streets
The City owns and operates a mini -pool on the site. Permisstion to leave the pool on the
site until June 1973 has been requested. Superintendent Dingman cited the urgent need to
obtain a new site as preparation would be needed to put the pool into operation by June 1,
1973. Planning Board was looking into various sites but had not come up with a recommenda-
tion. Various sites were suggested but no action was taken. , _y s�
By Comm. Golder: seconded by Comm. Putney
RESOLVED, that the Common Council be requested to obtain a new site for the mimi-Wool,
prior to March 1, 1972, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Superintendent be authorized to request funds for pre-
paring
re-paring a site for the mimi-pool and for relocating the mimi-pool in the 1973 season.
Carried
ROBERT DICKENS LAND: Comm. Golder reported that there was anproximately 2.2 acres of
land adjacent to Cass Park owned by Robert Dickens. Mr. Dickens wants to disrose of this
• land and has offered to sell it to the City. He felt that it would be to the City's
advantage to buy this as it would be valuable to the Cass Park complex. If this was sold
to a developer it might create problems. �
By Comm. Golder: seconded by Comm. Putney
RESOLVED, that the Common Council be requested to direct the City Attorney to negotiate
with Mr. Robert Dickens for the purchase of 2.2 acres of land adjacent to the Cass Park.
Carried
i It was suggested that Attorney Gersh contact Mr. Dickens in regards to this purchase o
' land so that he might have the proper information for the Council.
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ROBERT DICKENS PROPERTY: Att'y.
upon t e request or purchase of
that the State was contemplating
State to buy this than the City.
recomme pat-lon, On mo,.on the
Gersh reported that the Common Council had declined to act
the Robert Dickens property as they felt that the corridor
would go through this area and it would be better for thee.
The Council had sent this to the Planning Board for
meeting was adjourned at X25 p.m.
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DICKENS LAND: Attorney Gersh reported that the Common Council had asked him
to contact
Robert Dickens in regards to the land that he wants to sell to the City. 4-e� 13
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ROBERT CORNELL FENCE: Comm. Golder reported that Robert Cornell has requested permission
to construct a privacy fence within the street right-of-way in front of his property at
509 Chestnut Street. It would be of an alternate board design and five feet tall. 62,A--
• By Comm. Golder: seconded by Comm. Putney
RESOLVED, that permission be granted to Mr. Robert Cornell to construct an alt^rnate
board fence within the street right-of-way across the from of his premises at 509
Chestnut Street in accordance with the letter and attached drawing from Mr. Cornell dated
October 13, 1972, with the reservation that the City may at any time, require the removal -
or relocation of said fence.
Carried
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NATES FLORAL ESTATES MOBILE HOME PARK, PHASES 2 $3: The Clerk read a letter from the
To^ skins County Health Department addressed to Dr. Weiner in regards to inadequate coverage
over the garbage east of the access road. 'They are requiring Dr. Weiner to build a fence
to prevent access to this area and in addition the exposed area must be covered and com.
pacted before development of Phase two of this project. The Clerk passed around pictures
left by Dr. Weiner showing the area in question. In connection with this the Clerk read a
letter from Dr. Weiner's Attorney, Fred Weinstein stating that the City had leased this
property from 1951 to 1970 from the Novidor-Weiner family for use as a city dump. In 1970
this was terminated by order of the Tompkins County Health department, at which time they
explained in detail the method in which the' closing should be -done. In a recent investi-
gation by the Health Department approximately five acres were found to have inadequate
cover over the garbage, in the area north of the transmission lines. Mr. Weinstein felt
that the department of Public Works had inadvertently missed this area when the dump was
closed therefore failing to meet the regulations of the Tompkins County Health Department;
the permit to operate the said area and the permit under which the City operated. Mr.
Weinstein asked that this matter be referred to the appropriate committee and after
investigation by the City's personnel meet with him and Dr. Weiner to discuss this matter.
By Comm. Putney: seconded by Comm. Clynes %�,lj-ty, e
RESOLVED, that the letters from the Tompkins County Health Department and Attorney Weinstei0
in regards to the exposed garbage at the old City dump, be referred to the Buildings and
Grounds Committee for study.
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NATES FLORAL ESTATES: Supt. Dingman reported that the City had fulfilled its agreement with
the Weiner family when it discontinued its use of the City dump. The City had also
complied with the mandates of the Tompkins County Health Department and said that the City
of Ithaca's responsibility ceased at this point.
By Comm. Leary: seconded by Comm. Golder
RESOLVED, that the request of Dr. Weiner for additional fill at the site of the old City
dump be denied.
Carried
ELEVATOR MAINTENANCE CONTRACT: By Comm. Leary: seconded by Comm. Putney
RESOLVED, that the adjusted service rate of the Otis Elevator Co. for maintenance of the
elevator at Police Headquarters Building at $195.16 per month be approved.
The question of the high cost of the contract plus a possible replacement o elevators in
both Police Headquarters and City Ha]l was.discus"sed.It was felt that this should be tabled
until it could be looked into for possible replacement and done locally if possible.
By Comm. Clynes: seconded by Comm. Leary
RESOLVED, that the proposed contract with the Otis Elevator Co. be tabled until the next
meeting.
Carried
OTIS ELEVATOR CO., CONTRACT: By Comm. Leary: seconded by Comm. Putney ie_, i 3
RESOLVED, that the price adjustment in the contract with the Otis Elevator Company for the
maintenance of the elevator at the Hall of Justice Building be approved at the rate of
$195.16 per month.
Carried
CAMPBELL ELEVATOR CO. CONTRACT: Comm. Leary reported that he was concerned with the
operation of the elevator at City Hall. He had complaints from the Department of Social
Services about the frequent breakdowns of the elevator. He asked the Supterintendent
to contact Campbell to see why it is consistly down and to find out if it can be taken
care of.
V • By Comm. Leary: seconded by Comm. Downing SL —, i 3
RESOLVED, that the contract,of the Campbell Elevator Company for the maintenance of the
elevator at City Hall be approved at the adjusted rate of $211.63
Carried
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CARL RIBBLE MEMORIAL: Comm. Leary reported that the employees of Morse Chain Company had
presented the city with a check of $77.00, to be used in the City of Ithaca tree planting
program as a memorial gift in honor of the late Carl Ribble. 6-1G
By Comm. Leary: seconded by Comm. Golder -)-
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RESOLVED, that the board accept this memorial gift of the employees of Morse Chain in honor:
of the late Carl Ribble to be used in its tree planting program of 1973g pr•
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Superintendent be authorized to address a letter of thank!
to the Morse Chain employees with a copy'to Mrs. Ribble. •
Carried]
WALTER GEE: The Clerk read a letter from Mrs. Walter Gee requesting that a tree be planted
at the Newman Golf Course in memory of Walter Gee, a former Alderman. Friends of Walter
Gee had contributed $60.00 for this purpose and if more money was needed Mrs. Gee would
make up the difference. 7 4.t,
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By Comm. Downing: seconded by Comm. Golder
RESOLVED, that the request of Mrs. Walter Gee for a tree to be planted at Newman Municipal
Golf Course in memory of Walter Gee be referred to the Building and Grounds Committee.
Carried -
City Hall office space desired for To. Co. Social Services; Occupied; Rental discussed
E. Clinton St. Sale of land 2
Taylor place deed to be filed
Floral Avenue property (Price) Direction given to dispose of property
Station Restaurant - Ciaschi bid to use city -owned land rejected
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Community Service Bldg. fire loss - direction to negotiate with contractors 6
repa±rs and payments
Street tree program held in Syracuse 7
Pier Road land use - lease requested (Johnson's Boat Yard) 8
Golf Fees - Code Amendment 9
Ithaca College Agreement to use Golf Course 9
441 Floral Avenue - request to purchase piece of City -owned property C -----
Public Hearing - Sidewalks - June 14th,&''Nov. 22. Sidewalk Assessments 11
Cemetery fees 12
Microphones in City Hall installed 13
Mrs. Larson requests assistance in removing fallen trees from her property 14
Wildflower area requested at Vannatta's Dani. (City already has this posted) 15
Ithaca Garden Club requests memorial areas set aside for planting crabapple trees 16
USNR CENTER - Attorney advised to continue efforts on acquiring title from Navy 17
Tree Planting Program 18
Cornell Street trees - (Rosica) 19
Leonard B. Liberman request - permission to rent 200 feet of frontage (Johnson's) 20
Michael J. Hannan (Northern Lights) requests permission to use city land (temp.) 21
Sidewalks - Lacking on Franklin St. & on Hillview Place new construction 22
Glass Recycling - Challenge Industries 23
Telephone booths - request by NY Telephone to install booths on public streets 24
Starlings becoming problem 25
Knights of Columbus - Complaint in re damages caused by tree cutting 26
Fences erected by property owners on city land 27
Rebate requested due to course closing because of flooding-Gt'; 28
Caldwell Project - BPW to cooperate in removing and replacing utilises when given plan 29
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Sidewalk construction bill (Paolongeli) 30
Golf Course funds for repairs. progress report requested; City Atty. asked
to look into possibility of blocking off road
Tennis Courts - Funds requested to redo courts in 1973
Robert Cornell fence - permission granted to erect same on property 35
Mini Pool at Northside House - funds requested for relocation 33
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Robert Dickens land - City atty. to be requested to nego. purchase
Nates Floral Estates Mobile Home - garbage exposed on land
Elevator Maintenance Contract - price raised
Memorials given to tree planting funds - Walter Gee, Carl Ribble
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