HomeMy WebLinkAboutASPW Board Meeting Report.pdfVillage of Cayuga Heights
Assistant Superintendent of Public Works Report
12/19/2016
Street:
Hillside Drive – There was an issue with bushes growing over the sidewalk which made the
sidewalk impassable. After meeting with both homeowners in this section we trimmed these
bushes back and have now made the sidewalk accessible to pedestrians. Completed on 12/7
Refuse:
Leaf pick up – Due to the amount of leaves that have fallen this year our crews have been
working diligently to clear leaves from the curbside. A second leaf box was purchased and
received on 11/28 which was put into use that same day. With 2 leaf crews working we were
able to catch up with the village need. We are currently back down to one leaf crew working
throughout the village.
North Sunset Park – dropping leaves over the bank has been successful. The leaves are sticking
the side of the hill and should help slow the plant growth. Vehicles are starting to show marks in
the grass so we have stopped dropping leaves here.
Snow:
Sidewalk Plow – Currently investigating possible options
o John Deere
o Ventrac
o Toro
Road Salt – Switched to new type of road salt called Clearlane through the same supplier. See
the highlights below:
o Currently when our salt hits the road it bounces off of the surface and scatters across
the road and into the road side. This results in more salting due to the inconsistency of
coverage. The new product is proven to have 30% less scatter when hitting the road
due to its composition. The product when dispensed from the truck drops more
uniformly and stick to the road.
o Due to the product staying on the road more consistently studies have shown that
usage can be reduced by 20-40%.
o This drop in usage and less scatter also results in lower environmental impact. The salt
should impact the road sides less also require us to use less product.
o The product also has an inhibitor in the formula that makes it 84% less corrosive than
current White Salt.
o The product is also green in color which helps visually identify the salts on the roads.
General:
Kenny’s, our seasonal worker, was informed that his last day would be 12/9.
Currently compiling an equipment list so we can evaluate our current vehicle inventory and
status
Vehicle purchase for Mike – vehicle has been found and the dealership has a PO. Once the
board meeting has approved the check the vehicle can be picked up.
Disconnect switch for street lights – Brent, Tim and I met with Ted Hanson of NYSEG to discuss
the possibility of installing a disconnect switch. Ted was going to review the different feeds for
the street lights and get us in contact with someone who could cut the power to the street lights
for us. This would give the village a window to hire a contractor to install a disconnect switch.
Rehab of Village Parking lot – Tim and I had conversations with a Suit-Kote representative and
he feels the parking lot needs more than sealant. The parking lot shows significant wear and
should have a top coat of asphalt installed or completely replaced.
Sale of 2004 Sterling Dump truck. Truck was replaced recently so this truck is ready to be sold.
The estimated value for this truck is roughly $2,500.
o I recommend selling this truck through the Municipal Auction company Teitsworth.
They are an online auction company who we have used previously to sell our
equipment.