HomeMy WebLinkAboutMN-BPW-2015-03-23BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS
CITY OF ITHACA, NEW YORK
Regular Meeting 4:45 p.m. March 23, 2015
PRESENT:
Mayor Myrick
Commissioners (4) - Jenkins, Darling, Greene, Goldsmith
OTHERS PRESENT:
City Attorney - Lavine
Superintendent of Public Works - Thorne
Asst. Supt. for Streets & Facilities – Benjamin
Asst. Supt. for Water & Sewer - Whitney
Director of Engineering - West
Parking Director – Nagy
Information Management Specialist – Myers
Alderperson Fleming
EXCUSED:
Commissioners Morache, Warden
Vice Chair Jenkins began the meeting, in the absence of the Mayor at 4:55 p.m.
ADDITIONS TO OR DELETIONS FROM THE AGENDA:
Commissioner Goldsmith requested that the vote on item 11A entitled “Support for Licensing of
Cascadilla Boathouse” be postponed until the Board’s next meeting. He would like to have a
discussion of the request and suggested it be moved to 13E under discussion items.
Commissioner Greene supported that request and asked that the representatives of the
Cascadilla Boat Club provide answers to questions raised by the Board at their last meeting.
No Board Member Objected to the request.
MAYOR'S COMMUNICATIONS:
The Mayor had no report.
COMMUNICATIONS AND HEARINGS FROM PERSONS BEFORE THE BOARD:
Mr. Lou Cassaniti addressed the Board to voice his support for the “Hot Truck” request to
relocate to a new location at Eddy Street and Dryden Road. He encouraged the Board to
support the request.
Mr. Al Smith requested permission to discuss his request to relocate the “Hot Truck” with the
Board when that item is discussed. No Board Member Objected.
RESPONSE TO THE PUBLIC:
The Board had no response to public comment at this time.
REPORTS:
CC Liaison Fleming apologized for missing the last three meetings. She reported that
conversations have been taking place between residents in the Collegetown and the Belle
Sherman area regarding “Fiber Stark”. “Fiber Stark” is a company that hopes to launch a very
high speed internet service at low cost to residents of the City of Ithaca. She stated that most
city residents are served by Time Warner Cable, and have expressed disappointment in that
service. They all feel that it will be nice to have another option for internet service in the City of
Ithaca. In addition, she joined staff on March 19th, to tour facilities at Stewart Park. She looks
forward to conversations regarding use of the park, how to allocate resources to the park, and
the use of the waterfront in general but especially at Stewart Park.
City Attorney Lavine arrived at 5:05 p.m. He explained that he and Mayor were at a meeting of
the Tompkins County Legislature - which was running over time. The Mayor will be here soon.
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Director of Parking Nagy distributed maps of the downtown area and Collegetown to the Board
which show the proposed locations of pay stations that will replace parking meters in those. He
reported that the next step will be to look at those streets using the City’s GIS system to see
what is underground in order to determine the best locations for placement of the pay stations.
In addition, he reported on the two-hour free parking program offered by the City and the
Downtown Ithaca Alliance. There have been over 10,000 customers, which used 18,000 hours
of the free parking. There is support to continue the program through June, with funding coming
from the Downtown Ithaca Alliance, the Commons Project, and the City of Ithaca.
Commissioner Goldsmith asked whether the Commons Project money to fund the two-hour free
parking program is city money. Director of Engineering West answered "yes," that funding for
the Commons Project comes from city, state, and federal funds; and the free parking is a 50/50
split between city funds and other funds.
Director of Engineering West reported that proposals have been received for the Cascadilla
Creek Way project. Staff reviewed the proposals, and will be making a recommendation for
award of the bid to LaBella. He stated that staff will proceed through the negotiation stage and
then come back to the Board for award of the contract;
Director of Engineering West further reported that bids were received for the Stewart Avenue
Bridge Re-painting project. They were reviewed by Bridge Engineer Gebre, Assistant Civil
Engineer Yost and himself; they will be recommending the award of the bid to Labella. The
project involves repainting of the bridge and then repair of some of the steel where needed on
the bridge.
He stated that a quote was received for the installation of fencing along the top of the Cascadilla
Creek Rim Trail. The next step will be to obtain a quote for the repair of the railing and steps.
City Attorney Lavine reported to the Board that all the easements necessary for the project were
obtained and signed by the Mayor last week.
Mayor Myrick arrived at 5:10 p.m.; he apologized for his late arrival due to attending the
Tompkins County Legislature meeting, which ran late.
Asst. Supt. Benjamin reported that Streets & Facilities crews are busy working to patch pot
holes. The parks crew took down the last of the large trees on the schedule for replacement,
and will begin grinding up the stumps. The night shift for snow removal will end on April 6th;
although both day and night crews were called in both days over the weekend. The Spring
street cleaning schedule has been completed and begins on April 6th weather permitting.
Asst. Supt. Whitney reported that Water & Sewer crews completed thawing the last 74 frozen
water services, and some of the same water services refroze. In addition, they had three water
mains freeze, which delayed the thawing of the frozen water services. It was difficult to tell
people with frozen water services that they would get to them when they could, but the repair of
the water mains took precedence. Thaw time for some water services took 30 minutes to 30
hours, and crews could not tell people the specific time for coming to thaw their services, and in
some cases it was up to 3 weeks. He stated that staff will use this winter and freezing
temperatures as a learning opportunity in an effort to hopefully prevent and remediate water
systems where needed before the next winter season. He further stated that he has never seen
this many water services freeze during the winter; typically there are only 3-6 services that
freeze.
He further reported that crews were able to start and complete a couple of new water service
requests; however, they have quite a back log of service requests because of work on frozen
water services.
Supt. Thorne stated that staff would like to have a discussion with the Board on what should be
done if there is another winter like this one. They have compiled a list of 70 or so properties that
had frozen water services; chances are it will be very expensive to implement a response plan
or make repairs to our current system for something that is basically a rare event. There should
be a way for the City to communicate to the public what to do in extremely cold weather to
prevent water services from freezing. He further reported that there are a lot of new projects
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lined up for the upcoming construction season, including a lot of sidewalk work. He reported
that street repair work and sidewalk work are becoming intertwined. The reason is that one of
the requirements for obtaining CHIPs funding for roadwork is that all ADA requirements need to
be met where sidewalk ramps meet the street. The City will need to make sure that ADA work
is done to keep CHIPs funds coming in. The same requirement applies to the use of the
sidewalk assessment funding, and trying to find the balance in making sidewalk repairs and use
of funding to make sidewalk ramps ADA compliant. He further stated that staff spoke with
representatives from the State regarding the costs associated with ADA work for ramps and
how to meet the requirements, and also repair the streets and sidewalks. He further noted that
the City just passed its first year mark for the sidewalk improvement district program. He
reported that once the schedule for road work projects is completed that it will be shared with
the Board.
Commissioner Goldsmith stated that it is important that the City obtain as much CHIPs funding
as possible for street work; it is also important, this first year, to show real improvement with
Sidewalk Improvement District program. That would make him, without knowing the details to
meeting the requirements of the ADA requirements with the use of CHIPs funding, hate to
noticeably cut back on the extent of the sidewalk work that is able to be completed because of
the close scrutiny by the public.
Supt. Thorne responded that it will be a hard balance between repairing roads and meeting the
ADA requirements in order to obtain CHIPs funding. The City needs to show progress on not
only sidewalks but roads too, and it is a difficult problem to solve.
Mayor Myrick agreed that if the City cannot show a significant amount of sidewalk repair or
replacement, that it will be hard to justify the Sidewalk Improvement District Program to the
public.
NEW PROJECT PRESENTATION:
There was no new project to present to the Board.
ADMINISTRATION AND COMMUNICATIONS:
Approval of the March 9, 2015 Board of Public Works Meeting Minutes - Resolution
By Commissioner Jenkins: Seconded by Commissioner Darling
RESOLVED, That the minutes of the March 9, 2015 Board of Public Works meeting be
approved with noted changes.
Carried Unanimously
BUILDINGS, PROPERTIES, REFUSE & TRANSIT:
Award of Contract for Streets & Facilities Office Roof Replacement Project - Resolution
By Commissioner Goldsmith: Seconded by Commissioner Darling
WHEREAS, bids were received on March 17, 2015, for the installation of a new roof
system on the Streets and Facilities Office Building located at 245 Pier Road, and
WHEREAS, Common Council has established Capital Project #811 for the purpose of replacing
the roof at the Streets and Facilities Building, and
WHEREAS, Hale Contracting, Inc., 2054 Grand Central Avenue, Box 47, Horseheads,
NY, 14845, submitted the apparent low bid for the base bid and Alternate 1 of
$116,761.00; now, therefore be it
RESOLVED, That the Board of Public Works hereby awards the contract for General
Construction work related to the Streets and Facilities Office Roof Replacement, including
Alternate 1, for the lump sum amount of $116,761.00, to Hale Contracting Inc.; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That the Superintendent of Public Works be hereby authorized to enter into and
administer this contract.
Carried Unanimously
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HIGHWAYS, STREETS & SIDEWALKS:
Resolution to Deny a "Retroactive" Street Permit Application for Sidewalk Past Work
Credits at 606 North Cayuga Street - Resolution
By Commissioner Darling: Seconded by Commissioner Jenkins
WHEREAS, the City of Ithaca Charter, Section C-73(C)(2)(c), allows for reductions in Sidewalk
Improvement District assessments for “Past Work,”; and
WHEREAS, the definition of “Past Work” in Charter Section C-73(C)(1) requires that the work
be permitted by the Office of the City Engineer, with the implication that otherwise the “Past
Work” would not be eligible for the past work credit; and
WHEREAS, in April 2014, the Board of Public Works passed a resolution allowing for
“Retroactive” Street Permits for sidewalk work completed prior to January 1, 2014 in order to
allow a past work credit for someone who did not have proof of a street permit for the sidewalk
repair, but who could provide other required documentation; and
WHEREAS, the Board specifically noted that this “Retroactive” Street Permit program would
expire on December 31, 2014, after which date no more “retroactive” permits would be granted;
and
WHEREAS, the property owner of 606 North Cayuga Street applied for the Past Work Credit on
January 20, 2015 (note: the applicant incorrectly wrote on the application that he applied on
January 20, 2014), but cannot show proof that a Street Permit was issued for the work, and staff
cannot find internal records to that effect; and
WHEREAS, without showing proof that the past work was completed under a Street Permit or
without a “Retroactive” Street Permit, an applicant is not eligible for a Past Work Credit; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Board of Public Works hereby confirms the staff denial of the
“Retroactive” Street Permit and Past Work Credit for 606 North Cayuga Street, based on the
fact that it was not applied for until after December 31, 2014, when the program expired as per
the direction of the Board of Public Works.
Carried Unanimously
CREEKS, BRIDGES & PARKS:
Support for Licensing of Cascadilla Boathouse – Resolution
This item was placed under “Discussion Items”.
Award of Contract for Stewart Park Bathroom - Resolution
Commissioner Darling: Seconded by Commissioner Greene
WHEREAS, Common Council established Capital Project #817 for the purpose of restoring the
public bathrooms in the large pavilion at Stewart Park; and
WHEREAS, the public bathrooms located in the large pavilion are integrally part of public
rentals of the pavilion as well as indispensable facilities for Youth Bureau activities scheduled in
the large pavilion; and
WHEREAS, the condition of the building structure and the bathroom plumbing is severely
deteriorated to the point of failure; and
WHEREAS, bids were received for the purpose of restoring the bathrooms in the large pavilion
at Stewart Park on March 3, 2015; and
WHEREAS, Common Council has been asked for an additional $48,000 to cover the expenses
for this project; and
WHEREAS, staff has reviewed the bids received and recommends award; now, therefore be it
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RESOLVED, That the City of Ithaca Board of Public Works hereby awards, contingent upon an
authorization of additional funding from Common Council, the contract for the restoration of the
bathrooms at Stewart Park to McPherson Builders, Inc., 129 West Falls Street, Ithaca, NY for
their low bid meeting specifications of $124,958.00; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That the Superintendent of Public Works be and hereby is authorized to enter into
and administer this contract.
Director of Engineering West stated that this project is contingent upon additional funding being
authorized by Common Council. Common Council will consider this request for additional
funding at their April 1, 2015 meeting.
A Vote on the Resolution Resulted as Follows:
Carried Unanimously
Motion to Deny Appeals for Snow Removal Bills at 207 Cleveland Avenue, 208 Cornell
Street, and 115 Ithaca Road- Resolution:
By Commissioner Darling: Seconded by Commissioner Jenkins
RESOLVED, That the Board deny the appeals from the property owners of 207 Cleveland
Avenue, 208 Cornell Street, and 115 Ithaca Road for snow removal services provided by the
City of Ithaca.
The property owner of 208 Cornell Street addressed the Board to explain that he is a new
landlord. This is his first tenant, who is currently serving in the military and came to attend
Cornell University. He stated that he and his tenant were not aware of law regarding the
removal of snow from the sidewalk; so that is why he asked for an appeal.
It was noted that letters were sent to all the property owners on March 17, 2015, to invite them
to attend today’s meeting. The other two property owners did not attend the meeting.
The Board discussed all three of the appeals at length at their meeting on March 9, 2015.
Mayor Myrick stated that the Board decided that since the City performed the work to remove
the snow from these sidewalks that the appeals would be denied. He further stated that it is the
practice of the Board to deny an appeal if work was done by the City. He noted that ignorance of
the law does not exempt the property owner from this responsibility.
The property owner of 208 Cornell Street stated that now the he and his tenant know about this
law that they will make sure the sidewalk is cleared as necessary of snow.
The Board recognized that city crews had done the work to remove the snow from the sidewalk
and that the property owner was responsible for the bill for that service.
A Vote on the Resolution Resulted as Follows:
Carried Unanimously
DISCUSSION ITEMS:
The Board would like to discuss the purchase of a snow removal machine for the City to use to
clear snow from all sidewalks - with cost incorporated into SID assessment. The work would be
most likely handled in a similar way to sidewalk repair work and hired out since the City does
not have the staffing.
Request to Relocate from the “Hot Truck”:
Mayor Myrick explained that the request from Mr. Smith is to relocate the “Hot Truck” from
Stewart Avenue to Eddy Street. He stated that Mr. Smith is making this request because the
Stewart Avenue location no longer works for the “Hot Truck”. In order to keep the 50 plus year
“Hot Truck” tradition going will require the replacement of the truck in the next few years.
Operating on Stewart Avenue does not even begin to generate enough business to finance a
new truck. In addition, if the Board grants the request, Mr. Smith would be willing to pay for any
and all privileges that would be allowed to move his current “Heritage” permit to the Eddy Street
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location; which could generate over $6,000.00 revenue for the City. He would also pay for any
and all expenses incurred to move to this location.
Mayor Myrick stated that he has been thinking about this request for a long time. This is not only
because he is a fan of the “Hot Truck”, and enjoyed it while attending Cornell University. It is
because this is a historic resource and as such it should be considered differently than other
food trucks in the City. He further noted that the City moves old buildings that are in the way of
new development, and it treats historic buildings in the City differently because of their history.
The “Hot Truck” is an establishment, and is historic because of its length of time operating on
the Cornell campus. Its current location does not reflect current needs of the owner, and
moving it closer to the Collegetown area where there is more student night life is very
appropriate. He understands that to support the request goes against policy; however, it is a
special establishment and efforts by the City to promote food trucks have not been as
successful as hoped. In addition, he would also like to support “Louis' Hot Truck” because both
of these food trucks are known winners. He would like to support Mr. Smith’s request.
Commissioners Greene, Jenkins and Goldsmith also expressed their support for the request.
Commissioner Darling stated that he has concerns because of the food truck policy established
by the City of Ithaca. In addition, the “Hot Truck” will be at the proposed location 24/7 – which is
not something the new food truck policy allows. The new food truck policy requires that food
trucks be moved each day at the end of their permitted vending hours, and be self-contained.
Mr. Smith thanked the Mayor for his kind words of support. He stated that historically, in about
1960, the owner of “Johnny's Big Red Grill” bought a food truck and began selling sandwiches
for the late night crowds on the street. He noted that the original “Hot Truck” was self-contained,
and parked in front of Cornell University’s residence halls. Cornell University officials asked that
the food truck to do away with its generator due to the noise and close proximity to the
residence halls; the university installed an electric pole for the truck to plug into for power. That
truck, which is now the “Hot Truck”, is no longer mobile and requires electric to operate. He
further stated that relocating the “Hot Truck” to the requested location would require the
installation of an electric pole for power to the truck. He is ready and willing to absorb all costs
for that work.
Commissioner Jenkins stated she also knows the history of the “Hot Truck”, and confirmed that
it has been an institution in Collegetown for students/alumni of Cornell University for years. It
should be allowed to relocate and plug in to electric. She also noted that it is a tourist attraction
that everyone looks for when they visit the City of Ithaca.
Alderperson Fleming questioned why this isn’t just a normal permit. Commissioner Darling
responded that the new food truck program requires that trucks be moveable and self-
contained. This truck cannot move and is not self-contained.
Asst. Supt. Benjamin asked whether NYSEG had been contacted to see whether a pole could
be installed at the requested location. Mr. Smith responded that he would be in touch with
NYSEG, and would bear all the costs for installation of a pole and wires to bring power to the
“Hot Truck” at its new location.
Director of Parking Nagy stated that there are three parking spaces currently in the proposed
new location for the “Hot Truck”. One of which is an Ithaca Car Share spot, the other two are
metered spaces. However, it is signed for evening vending by food trucks.
Discussion followed on the floor regarding what, if any, limits would be placed on the food truck
at its new location, what would happen if the current owner sold the business/truck, and the fact
that the City would have the ability to request that the truck relocate due to construction and/or
new developed at that location or an emergency.
Director of Engineering West reminded the Board that the proposed location is one of the areas
where there is only late night operation of food trucks allowed because of its location (close) to
the brick and mortar restaurants in Collegetown.
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Mr. Smith stated that right now, because the current location of the “Hot Truck” at Stewart
Avenue has changed so much, and kids are not walking by it as much as in the past, that it
operates only on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday nights. It is his hope that at the new location
the hours of operation might be expanded (for example at lunch). He would, of course, pay for
any additional hours. In addition, if they could operate 7 late nights a week that would be great
as well.
Mayor Myrick stated that there is good reason why everyone should be treated the same. Why
do we grant this kind of request and why is there a need to be consistent in decisions. The
reason the Board is making an exception to the current food truck policy is because this is a
historical and exceptional food “Hot Truck”. Cornell University alumni, students, and the
community cherish the business. During Cornell University reunions the line to the “Hot Truck”
is unreasonably long; he understands that the City would be making special accommodations in
this case but the reason is that this is a exceptional food truck.
City Attorney Lavine reviewed the minutes from the May 12, 2014 Board meeting that allowed
these two food trucks to operate under the “heritage permit”. It applied only to previously
approved locations, and to operate at approved times. Would the Board like to specify in the
resolution granting this request that it be for late night operation only?
Mayor Myrick directed staff and the City Attorney to work with Mr. Smith on a permit that would
allow him to operate at the new location for late night hours only, and to work with NYSEG
regarding power and rates for power. When that work has been completed and an agreement in
place that it be brought back to the Board for discussion, review, and a vote.
Mr. Smith stated that it is his intent, at some point in the future, to replace the current truck with
one that moves and is self-contained. He also noted that he would be the President of the “Hot
Truck”, Inc. until he is in the ground, and with his family’s longevity, that means he will be
around as President for quite a while. He further expressed his full intent to comply with all
requests made by the City for relocation of the “Hot Truck”. He asked and expressed his hope to
be able to complete the work necessary to prepare his agreement for the new location by July;
which is when his existing permit on Stewart Avenue expires. He does not want there to be a
lapse in his permit between locations.
Mayor Myrick asked if the Board was comfortable supporting this special request; which they
were.
Lead Agency for 210 Hancock Street Redevelopment Project and Lake Street Public Park
Project:
A Site Plan application has been submitted for the redevelopment of 210 Hancock Street
(Neighborhood Pride location)and the Lake Street Public Park Project. The Planning and
Development Board would like to be Lead Agency on these projects.
Mayor Myrick explained that typically the Board of Public Works doesn’t weight in on these
applications. He requested that City Planner Nicholas bring it to the Board for their information.
He noted that the Planning & Development Board, the Board of Public Works or Common
Council could be designated as lead agency for site plan review for these two projects. He feels
that both the Board of Public Works and Common Council should weigh in on this request.
Mayor Myrick stated that he would like the Planning and Development Board to take the lead on
them because they have more experience completing them. The Board expressed their support
for that as well.
OLD BUSINESS:
Support for Licensing of Cascadilla Boathouse – Resolution – Vote Post-poned Until
April 13, 2015 – Discussion Only Today
WHEREAS, the Cascadilla Boathouse (the “Boathouse”) has long facilitated access to the
waters surrounding Stewart Park, and
WHEREAS, the public will benefit from multiple initiatives intended to expand public access to
said waters, particularly in non-motorized boats and watercraft, and
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WHEREAS, authority to license parkland is vested in the Common Council, a committee of
which is currently considering a draft license agreement permitting the Cascadilla Boat Club
(“CBC”), continued use of the Boathouse (the “Draft License”), and
WHEREAS, the Boathouse has since 1978 hosted CBC, enabling CBC to provide rowing
programs to area community members, with a strong emphasis on area youth, and
WHEREAS, the licensing of the Boathouse by an organized boating program enables members
of the public wishing to boat in Stewart Park to more fully enjoy the recreational and athletic
opportunities of the Park and its unique geography on the shores of Cayuga Lake, and
WHEREAS, a robust rowing program available to the public enjoying Stewart Park requires a
substantial investment in rowing equipment, organizational management, and Boathouse
administration, and
WHEREAS, such investment would likely prove out of reach for the City in light of financial and
staffing constraints, absent a public-private partnership of the sort undertaken in the Draft
License, and
WHEREAS, the Draft License permits CBC to share the first floor of the Boathouse with the
Ithaca Youth Bureau (“IYB”) in support of IYB expanding public youth access to the water, and
WHEREAS, the Draft License as proposed would provide the City with $12,727.14 annually in
license revenue, with upward adjustments in accord with the Consumer Price Index, and
WHEREAS, said license is for a term of three years, and
WHEREAS, Section 6 of said license provides the City unfettered ability to revoke or modify
said license upon at least nine months’ written notice that the Common Council has so resolved,
now therefore be it
RESOLVED, That the Board of Public Works urges the Common Council to pursue the
licensing of the Boathouse to CBC via the Draft License as one effective means of enabling the
public to enjoy the recreational and athletic boating opportunities offered by Stewart Park,
and be it further
RESOLVED, That the Board additionally urges the Common Council to guide the City in
developing other complimentary uses of the Boathouse or the grounds or other facilities of
Stewart Park so as to offer the public non-motorized boating opportunities beyond, but in
concert with, the rowing opportunities offered by CBC, and be it further
RESOLVED, That in support of the preceding Resolved, the Board urges the pursuit of
substantial flexibility in the Draft License, particularly in terms of revocability, so as to maximize
the City’s ability to develop other complimentary uses of the Boathouse or surrounding grounds
that might coexist with CBC.
Commissioners Goldsmith, Greene, and others voiced their concern that the Board did not
receive answers to any of the questions they had raised at the last meeting. In addition, the
Board was under the impression that someone from the Cascadilla Boat Club would be at
today’s meeting to answer the questions, and they’re not. He reiterated that some of the Board’s
questions included: who and how many members there are; how many users aren't members,
who uses what part of the building (including the Youth Bureau). The resolution on today’s
agenda doesn't answer any of those questions.
Mayor Myrick noted that there is no rush for the Board to make a recommendation; the item will
not go to Common Council until their May 6th meeting.
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City Attorney Lavine requested that the Board send previous questions, as well as any new
ones to his office so that they can be forwarded to the members of the Cascadilla Boat Club to
respond to. His office will then collate them with answers into one document for the Board’s next
meeting. Board members asked that the CBC send in one document answers to questions
already asked of them.
Commissioner Greene questioned what the Board’s involvement was in the request for a
license to use the boat house. Mayor Myrick responded that since the boat house is located in
a city park and is a park building, the Board needs to provide advice to Common Council as to
whether or not this request for use of the building is an approved use.
City Attorney Lavine stated that Chapter 170 of the City of Ithaca Municipal Code entitled “Use
of City Land” specifically says that licensing of parkland is the specific responsibility of Common
Council.
A brief discussion followed on the floor regarding the fact that this item will be placed on the
April 15th City Administration Committee agenda, and then forwarded from there to the May 6th
Common Council meeting. The Board's next meeting is April 13th, which is only two days prior
to the City Administration Committee Meeting. The Board will definitely need answers to all of
their questions for their meeting on April 13th. The Board also would like the resolution for them
to consider at the April 13th meeting re-written.
Supt. Thorne questioned what would happen if this license or proposal didn't exist; what would
happen the rest of this year? He noted that the Cascadilla Boat Club license has been going
year-to-year for the past 35 years; should the City carry this process on for the next year at the
minimal fee (fee the club has been paying for the past 35 years), and then next year the City
may have information for a new license based upon discussions taking place this year with the
members of the Cascadilla Boat Club, the Board of Public Works and Common Council?
City Attorney Lavine responded that, yes, the Cascadilla Boat Club would continue to use the
boat house with the same fee as in past years under the same type of license as it has in the
past -- if a decision cannot by reached by Common Council. Board members noted that the rent
should be adjusted to the approximately $13,000 whether or not other licence changes occur.
ADJOURNMENT:
On a motion, the meeting adjourned at 6:21 p.m.
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Sarah L. Myers Svante L. Myrick
Information Management Specialist Mayor