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Home My WebLink About1969 Board of Public WorksE ]az o U' ]z Wzo 01 X a 41 41 0 azo z a xti H cc a a E. F 0 0 a � aco U azx z0g z ao0 Z 0 z2z NAT/ 0 NAL 23 -280 --Colored Tabs 23-281 Clear Tabs BOARD OF PUBLIC_WORKS BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS Page 1 411) MEETING DATES:.:.•Comm. Smith reported the Board -ad unanimously agreed to continue holding its regular meetings in the afternoon but at 4:00 p.m. instead of 4;30. 'By Comm. Smith: seconded by Comm. Leary 'RESOLVED, that the regular meetings of the Board of Public Work for the•year 1969 be held • in the Common Council Chamber at City Hall, 108 E. Green Street;;; on the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month at 4:00 p.m. Comm. Colbert stated the Board felt its meetings were more of the nature of businessmeet.ngs than those of the Council and that it could conduct its meetings better while its staff ,was on duty for consultation or advice. He .stated further the Board -did not overlook the fact that it might -be difficult for persons to.•:appear before the Board at 4:00 in the afternoon to present a grievance, but. that it would arrange its 'C mmiettee :or special meetings during the evening hours if circumstances warranted it. (7 , , _Motion carried;. EXECUTIVE MEETING: Comm., .Yengo ' reported the Board had agreed to meet . in ;the Silperintendent's . office at 3:00 p.m:• onWednesday, January 29th, as a Committee—,of—the—Whole—to hear repotts and to discuss the -:extension of waterand sewer services in; areas outside: the city limit4. This meeting is •intended as a disuc sign meeting and will be ' limited to the Mayor, ,Commissioners and.:staff members. •. 2 . • Alderman Slattery entered at this point in_the_proceedings. NEXT MEETING: It was the consensus of opinion that there would be no need for a meeting of the Board on June llth, and it was therefore moved, seconded, and carried that this meeting be adjourned; and that the next regular meeting of the Board be held on June 25th, 4110 at 4:00 p.m. b- -e - - There was no quorum. Attorney Michael LoPinto was permitted to speak informally to those present on behalf of Mr. John MacLean, his client, who requested the extension of water service to his development on West Hill known as "Westwood Knoll". During the discussion it developed that enough engineering data was not available to make a decision on his request and the Mayor advised the petitioner to consult with the Assistant Superintendent about his problem. j 11 AV. -2-Sv CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT REVIEW COMMITTEE: The Clerk advised that the -terms of Commissioners Smith and Putney as members of the Capital Improvements Review Committee expired on June ls+ Action thereon was deferred until the Board's next meeting. %V-A' /! NEXT MEETING DATE: The Clerk noted that the next regular meeting date would fall on November 26th, the day before Thanksgiving Day. It was decided to hold the meeting on . November 24th. /7/ -VZ.. By Comm. Putney: seconded by Comm. McGee RESOLVED, that the next regular meeting of this Board be held on November 24th instead of the 26th, and that this meeting.be adjourned to reconvene on November 24th. Carried. • DECEMBER 2 -4th MEETING: By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. McGee PESOLVED,.that the regular meeting of this Board, scheduled for December 24th, be.post- poned until 4:00 p.m. on December 29, 1969. 7Z,,,;,,. ;?/-0 Carried. Page` 2 Mayor Kiely called attention to the fact that Comm. Smith, Vice -Chairman of the Board, had suffered a severe heart attack recently and was presently confined to the Hospital. He 'wondered if the Board should take any action to decide who would conduct a meeting of the `Board if he, the Mayor, should be absent while Commissioner Smith was convalescing. 'By Conan. Leary: seconded by Comm. Putney RESOLVED, that Comm. Yengo be named Acting Vice -Chairman of the Board for this meeting. Carried. ii ree. 24th of Richard S • Baker, retired Cityj S.B KE Mayor Kiely noted the death on May ement • Forester. He eulogized Mr. Baker with the following statof Ithaca lost one of its "In the passing of Richard S. Baker I feel that the City rsoaca has I have hid I did not know Mr.Baker I Forester reviewedn 'distinguished citizens. Although record of service to the City which indicates that he retired as City December 15, 1965, after having served ,the City continuously since June 1924+ a period of more than 4111 years. "It was his responsibility during that time to superviseprovide for the care and and maintenance of the many parks, trees, and shrubs that the citizens of Ithaca continue ears al and ve�yr dedited ca, employee during all of his y to enjoy today. Mr. Baker was a loy the excellent condition in which h of service to the City. This fact is attested to by left all of the things under his control at the time of his retirement "It is worthy to note that the Board of Public Works named the small park bounded by Pari Street, South Plain and the Elmira Road as 'Baker Park' in his honor several yedrs ago. This will continue to remain as a further tribute to his memory." _-one who wished to make a con 7i� ibutiori could The Mayor advised that in lieu of flowers any do so and leave it with the City Clerk to be turned over to the Savings Bank to form a those in need of hearing aids. He noted that this was the wish of Mr. Baker 'fund to help �- Ilk and his family. - Page 3 Due to lack of quorum, the meeting was adjourned and Mayor Kiely scheduled an adjourned, regular meeting of the Board to be held on June 1, 1969 at 4:00 p.m. CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS REVIEW COMMITTEE: t was moved by Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Leary and carried that Commissioners Putney and Colbert be designated as the Board'''s 'representatives to serve on the Capital Improvements Review Committee for the year endirlg June 1, 1970. Q L,v)tie S Page ANNUAL REPORT - DEPT. OF PUBLIC WORKS: The Superintendent•pr..esented.:his"annua1 report for the Department of Public Works, including the Water & Sewer Div., for the. year 196$, By Comm. Yengo: seconded by,9omm. •McGee '.RESOLVED., that the Superintendent's annual repoepted and placed on. file; and that the City Clerk be authorized: to distribute copies thereof to members.'ofthe'Common Council and other public officials. Carried. 4.6 • -5- Rk R..COLBERT: 'Comm. McGee .asked that a letter be forwarded to Robert R. Colbert express- ing the Board's thanks for.his:services as a Commissioner during his term of office. The Clerka's' cted;,to;,prepare:'one'..for presentation at a subsequent meeting, ice/�e,j a•? .... + - ROBERT.R. COLBERT: Comm. McGee: seconded by Comm. Putney - WHEREAS, due to business obligations, Robert R. Colbert tendered his resignation as a ',Commissioner of Public Works, effective December 3, 1969, after having served in this :.capacity since January 1, 1969, and 'WHEREAS, in addition to serving on other Standing Committees of the'B. pard, he served as Chairman of the Capital Improvements, Bus, and. Parking & Traffic Committee, and WHEREAS, it is the sense of this Board that he spent much time and effort to help solve 'problems of the Board coming to his attention and was very helpful to the.. Board by guiding it'in making its decisions dealing with the ever-increasing and complex traffic problems; 4N0W, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Public Works does hereby express its ;sincere thanks and appreciation to Robert for his civic services rendered while a member 'of this Board, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a copy of this resolution. be spread upon the minutes of this meeting; and that a copy thereof be presented to Robert'. Carried: • • R. C. SMITH: By Comm. Putney: seconded by Comm, Mc ee ,WHEREAS, Ralph C. Smith first came to Ithaca in 1911 as a Cornell undergraduate and in 1923 became a permanent resident of - the City, and • WHEREAS, he served the City ably as its Chief Executive during the years 1960 and 1961 and ,as a `Commissioner of Public Works from September 16,, 1964 thru. 1969 and, WHEREAS., as chairman of the Creeks and Bridges Committee of. the Board he has achieved first'; Mass maintenance of all city bridges and has built eight new major highway bridges, and, ,WHEREAS, his service to the City'in public and in private life has been exemplary and he ;has always been progressive in his civic outlook. !NOW. THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board hereby expresses to him their formal appreciation;and thanks for his devotion to civic duties, his awareness of municipal (problems, and his leadership in helping to solve them in the best interest of the general..: public, and ,BE IT.FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board extends to Ralph best wishesfor good health, long life and prosperity,. and 'BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED,.that a copy of this resolution be spread on the minutes.of this ,meeting and that a: ;copy thereof be presented to Ralph. Unanimously carried. Comm,. Smith responded with appropriate remarks. He indicated he felt the Board of Public Work1was very necessary to the operation of Ithaca's government because of its strictly , ,non-partisan make-up. He felt the Board had never, during -his term as Mayor or his. term.; as a memberof ethe`..Board, acted in_ a' partisan manner -on_ any; matters it had to deal with._ * = Complete Work BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS BACK INDEX PAGE Meeting Dates Board Action (Illness of Comm. Smith) Capital Improvement Review Committee Annual Report - Dept. o Public Works 1 2 3 4 R. R. Colbert 5