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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMN-B&A-1988-07-28 .r BUDGET AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE REGULAR MEETING 7: 30 P.M. July 28 , 1988 M I N U T E S PRESENT: Committee Members - Schlather, Hoffman, Killeen, Cummings ABSENT: Committee Member - Romanowski (excused) OTHERS PRESENT: City Controller Spano Deputy Controller - Cafferillo Acting Police Chief - Pagliaro Fire Chief - Olmstead Supt. of Public Works - Dougherty City Engineer - Gray Planning Department - Jones, Meigs , Evans Youth Bureau Director - Cohen Activities Center Coordinator- Manning Building Commissioner - Hoard Personnel Director - Baker Personnel Associate —Walker Members of Public and Press 1 . Madison St. Bridge Rehabilitation The request of the Board of Public Works for an additional $26 ,000 was approved by a 3-0 vote , with funding to be provided from Capital Reserve #4 - Bridges. The additional money will allow for the use of the alternate concrete handrail and the installation and lamping of historic luminaries on Madison Street, North Tioga and North Aurora Street bridges. 2 . Dryden Road Traffic Signal The request to release $5 ,000 from Restricted Contingency to purchase a traffic control assembly was tabled by a 3-0 vote. Discussion centered around Belle Sherman traffic situation and Supt. of Public Works was requested to obtain information and bring back to August meeting. 3 . Fire Department Account Clerk Typist Position The request of the Fire Chief to increase position to full time was discussed at length. Committee recommended use of temporary help and requested Fire Chief to seek approval and reimbursement of this position from the Town of Ithaca. -2- July 28 , 1988 4 . Fire Department Apparatus Repairs The request of the Fire Chief for $3 ,030 for additional repairs to Engine 909 and Ladder Truck 933 was approved by a 4-0 vote . Funding to be provided from Capital Reserve #15 - Fire Engines. 5 . Plan Review Officer Position Committee Member Killeen explained reason why this item was on Agenda. Building Commissioner Hoard explained that the need for this position may change because of certain items that are taking place (moratorium, etc. ) . After further discussion, no action was taken. 6 . Paneling for Youth Bureau Building The request for paneling to reduce the noise problem was discussed by the Youth Bureau Director and Supt. of Public Works . Youth Bureau Director indicated he would contact individuals to deter- mine what type of paneling would be best suited for this problem and that he and the Supt. would discuss the findings for possible funding in the 1989 D.P.W. Budget. 7 . Purchase of Rental Skates for Cass Park The request to purchase 45 pairs of ice skates was discussed by the Youth Bureau Director . After questions by the Committee, the request was approved by a 3-0 vote. Funding of $3 ,050 to be provided from the existing Administration Salary line A7310-105 . 8 . Purchase of Cash Register for Cass Park The request to purchase a cash register for Cass Park, at a cost of $815 was approved by a 3-0 vote, with funding to be provided from the existing Contractual Service line A7310-435 . 9 . Senior Account Clerk Typist Committee adjourned into Executive Session to discuss this position. Following the Executive Session, Committee approved a salary of $12 ,449 by a 4-0 vote . 10 . G.I .A.C. Personnel Roster The request to amend the G.I .A.C. Personnel Roster was presented by Activities Center Coordinator Manning. After discussion, Committee approved by a 4-0 vote the addition of a Youth Develop- ment Program Leader position and the elimination of a Recreation Assistant position. The Committee also approved, by a 3-1 vote , with Chairman Schlather against, increasing the Youth Development 1 -3- July 28 , 1988 10 . (continued) Program Supervisor position from 264 hours to 35 hours , and the reduction of the Youth Diversion Coordinator position from 35 hours to 20 hours. 11 . Police Dispatcher Positions Committee adjourned into Executive Session to discuss this issue. Following the Executive Session, Committee approved a 1988 salary of $16 ,148 for each of the 3 positions by a 3-0 vote . 12 . Cayuga Inlet Bikeway Information was reviewed by City Engineer Gray and after discussion Chairman Schlather agreed to report on this at the August Council meeting. Committee requested City Engineer to prepare cost figures on a bridge that would be able to handle emergency vehicles and report back at the August B&A meeting. 13 . Hydropower Services The request for funding of 4 items was presented by Helen Jones . After considerable discussion the following results are noted. A. Fisheries Study - Requested $1 ,580 , in addition to $2 ,000 previously provided. Committee took no action on this request. B. Engineering Update - Requested $15 ,000 to hire Stetson Harza to provide required information. Committee, by a 3-0 vote , approved $5 ,000 to be funded from Unrestricted Contingency and $10 ,000 from Dam Safety Inspection Report money previously provided. C. Sixty Foot Dam Safety Investigation - Requested $700/$6 ,900 , in addition to $10 ,000 previously provided, to hire Stetson Harza to provide required information. Committee took no action, but requested Helen Jones to ask for an extension from FERC. The $10 ,000 previously provided was reallocated to the Engineering Update request. Information received from FERC to be presented at the August B&A meeting. D. Public Information Campaign - Requested $6 ,000 , and Committee approved request by 3-0 vote , with funding to be provided from Unrestricted Contingency. n "s -4- July 28 , 1988 14 . Ithaca Industrial Park Engineering Services The request for $12 ,500 to hire an engineer for a detailed design of the proposed Route 13 Industrial Park was presented by Kathe Evans . After discussion, the Committee approved the request by a 2-1 vote, with Committee Member Hoffman voting against. Funding of $5 ,000 to be provided from Planning Department Account A8020-435 , Contractual Services, and $7,500 from Capital Reserve #25 - Capital Improvements. The approval places the County on notice that this site is no longer available as a potential site for a baling station. 15 . Development Exactions Consultant The request for funds for legal services to develop an impact fee schedule and ordinance was presented by Kathe Evans . Discussion followed and Chairman Schlather agreed to give a report at the August Council meeting. 16 . Labor Negotiator Committee adjourned into Executive Session to discuss this item. Following the Executive Session, Committee approved the hiring of James Dennis to represent the City in labor negotiations with the P .B.A. , at a cost of $2 ,500 . The meeting adjourned at 12 : 30 A.M.