HomeMy WebLinkAboutPWC Minutes 2019-12-10TOWN OF ITHACA
PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE
December 10, 2019 9:00 a.m.
Public Works Facility
Board and Staff Present: Rod Howe, Rich DePaolo,TeeAnn Hunter, Jim Weber, Mike Smith, Bill
Goodman, Dan Thaete, Dave O'Shea, Steve Riddle, Sue Ritter
1. Approval of Minutes:
Minutes from November 19th, 2019 were approved by a motion from Mr. DePaolo, seconded by Mr.
Howe. Carried.
2. Member Comments / Concerns:
None
a. Consider Modifications to the Agenda —
1. Mr. Smith added the Gateway Trail for further discussion.
3. CIP Matrix:
Mr. Thaete presented a revised CIP and the Water and Sewer Matrix. The matrix has been updated
with previous input, prioritized, and weighted. The Engineering philosophy is to approach projects
from a health/welfare/safety and TND perspective, while remaining economically conscious.
Discussion was held regarding various projects between 2021 - 2024 that require improvements for
fire flow, pressure, sizing, redundancy, TND, and historical maintenance issues. In regard to the
overall cost per year on the CIP, Mr. Thaete explained that only water projects had been addressed
and that other categories on the CIP, such as roads and parks may need tweaking once priorities and
maintenance needs are established. He reported that the matrix aligned well with the current project
planning approach. More information to follow.
4. Alex Way Utilities:
Mr. Thaete reported that the subdivision's plan recently went through Planning Board preliminary
approval. Engineering has been working with the developer to orchestrate water/sewer feeds for a
six -lot subdivision. Currently, there are three individual water services under Wildflower Drive. The
developer will be adding a 6" ductile iron pipe and fire hydrant across Wildflower Drive. Three more
services, valves, and meter pits will be added to the 6" spur. A similar situation exists for the sewer
system. The item will be added to the Town Board agenda for the year-end meeting for concept and
location approval. The Town Board would eventually be asked to accept the final approval/dedication
of the spurs and appurtenances.
5. Gateway Trail:
Mr. Smith reported that he emailed Fisher Associate regarding resident concerns about closing off the
gap in the old railroad bed and having no relief area for flood water. Discussion was held regarding
the use of a precast box culvert, piping, or other remediation, legal restrictions, following ear -marked
funding requirements, etc. Ms. Ritter stated that the project funding could be retracted if no action is
taken soon. Modification of the plan is not an option, as that is very time consuming. She added that
the project needs to go for bid soon and that trees need to be taken down by 3/31/20. The bid
package is ready, but it needs commitment dates added. The Committee agreed that the next step
should be to contact Fisher Associates to discuss using a precast box culvert.
6. Project Updates:
• Winston/Salem Water Main is out for bid, due by mid-January.
• Sewer Rehabilitation Phase 1 grout injection is almost complete but may go into next year.
• Muriel/Winthrop Water Main is substantially complete, until spring 2020.
• Bundy Road is complete with binder only. The Contractor will return in the spring to finish paving.
Mr. Goodman asked about the Winston Court status. Mr. Weber reported that there was no
property transfer due to a timing issue and that easements need finalization. Guy Krough is in the
process of working through the issues.
The meeting was adjourned at 10:12 a.m., motioned by Ms. Hunter, seconded by Mr. DePaolo. Carried.
Our next meeting will be on 1/14 at 9:00 a.m.
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