HomeMy WebLinkAboutMN-BPW-2013-11-04BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS
CITY OF ITHACA, NEW YORK
Regular Meeting 4:50 p.m. November 4, 2013
PRESENT:
Mayor Myrick
Commissioners (4) – Acharya, Darling, Jenkins, Morache
OTHERS PRESENT:
Acting Superintendent of Streets and Facilities – Benjamin
Common Council Liaison – Fleming
Executive Assistant – Gehring
Transportation Engineer – Logue
EXCUSED:
Commissioner Goldsmith
City Attorney – Lavine
Assistant Superintendent of Water and Sewer – Whitney
Director of Engineering – West
DAC Liaison – Roberts
ADDITIONS TO OR DELETIONS FROM THE AGENDA:
There were no additions to or deletions from the agenda.
MAYOR’S COMMUNICATIONS:
The Mayor had no communications at this time.
COMMUNICATIONS AND HEARINGS FROM PERSONS BEFORE THE BOARD:
David Korwretch, City of Ithaca, addressed the Board in opposition of odd/even parking. He
stated that streets are not cleaned every other day, having to move vehicles every day cause
environmental issues, and it is very inconvenient for residents. He suggested following the
rules in New York City that prohibits on-street parking for two hours twice per week on a
rotating basis for cleaning.
RESPONSE TO THE PUBLIC
The Board thanked Mr. Korwretch for addressing the Board. Acting Supt. Benjaming
explained that odd/even parking is in effect for street sweeping and to plow snow.
REPORTS
Board Liaisons
Mayor Myrick reported that the Planning and Development Board requests the Board of Public
Works to declare themselves lead agent for the Harold Square project and modifications to the
Green Street Garage.
Superintendent and Staff
Acting Supt. Benjamin reported the following:
The Building Department has been checking heating systems in City facilities,
The Parks Division is finishing stump grinding,
This is the last week for seasonal employees at the golf course,
The City Forester is creating a plan to treat for Emerald Ash Borer,
Thompson Park’s sidewalk has been replaced and moved closer to Cascadilla Creek
and a handicap accessible seating area has been installed for patrons to enjoy the
creek,
The highway crew has been working in Mulholland Wildlife Preserve to replace a pipe,
The local asphalt plants are now closed. Crews have to travel to Cortland or Geneva to
get asphalt for patching,
The Engineering Division is currently working on the roof for Fire Station 9, and the
Seneca Street Parking Garage Phase 2 Repairs will be finishing soon,
Water and Sewer crews have completed the water main replacement on Esty Street,
Crews will complete a fire flow tap test on Ridgewood Road, and
A hydrant has been removed on Rosemary Lane.
Board of Public Works Page 2 November 4, 2013
Regular Meeting
VOTING ITEMS:
Buildings, Properties, Refuse and Transit:
Authorization to Acquire Real Property for the Route 13 Crossing Improvements at Dey
Street and Third Street Project – Resolution
By Commissioner Darling: Seconded by Commissioner Acharya
WHEREAS, Common Council has established CP #718, Route 13 Crossing Improvements at
Dey Street and Third Street, PIN 395035, to fund the federal share, in the first instance, and
the permanent local share for the design, right of way acquisition, construction and
construction inspection phases of the project, and
WHEREAS, on July 27, 2011, the Board of Public Works declared itself the lead agency for
environmental review of the project and determined that the project would have no significant
negative environmental impact, and
WHEREAS, in order to progress this project to construction as designed, additional right of
way is required as shown on Map 1/Parcel 1 and Map2/Parcel 2, as prepared by Fisher
Associates and dated July 2013, and
WHEREAS, in accordance with City Charter §63, the Board of Public Works has the
authorization to acquire property in the name of the City of Ithaca for public works purposes,
now therefore be it
RESOLVED, That the Board of Public Works hereby determines that the above-mentioned
parcels are required for public works purposes, namely transportation improvements, and be it
further
RESOLVED, That the Mayor of the City of Ithaca or his designee is hereby authorized to
determine just compensation for the above-mentioned acquisitions and to execute any and all
documents to purchase such property, following consultation with the City Attorney.
Transportation Engineer Tim Logue joined the Board for the discussion of this item. He
reported that the contract would be sent out for bid in January or February 2014.
A Vote of the Resolution resulted as follows:
Carried Unanimously
ADJOURNMENT:
On a motion, the meeting adjourned at 5:15 p.m.
Kathrin D. Gehring Svante L. Myrick
Executive Assistant Mayor