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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPWC Minutes 2020-01-14TOWN OF ITHACA PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE January 14, 2020 9:00 a.m. Public Works Facility Board and Staff Present: TeeAnn Hunter, Rod Howe, Rich DePaolo, Jim Weber, Dan Thaete, Mike Smith, Judy Drake, Mike Solvig 1. Approval of Minutes: Minutes from December 1 Oth) 2019 were approved by a motion from Mr. DePaolo, seconded by Mr. Howe. Approved. 2. Member Comments/ Concerns: Mr. Howe reported about email received regarding the appropriate bulb color for LED lighting in the Forest Home area. Mr. Weber reported that PWD contracted with MATCO who rewired and replaced bulbs a couple of months ago. Regarding being a part of the lighting replacement program, Mr. Howe will ask Nick Goldsmith for a program status update. a. Consider Modifications to the Agenda — 1. Mr. Howe added the Babe Ruth League M.O.U. as there has been some discussion regarding the use of the park by the league and by renters. 3. Engineering (Dan Thaete): a. Mr. Thaete presented an Engineering memo outlining reasons he would like his department to retain vehicle #30, which was a Codes vehicle slated for auction through the fleet replacement program. Mr. Weber explained that the Committee needed to recommend that the Town Board authorize a budget transfer for purchase, that the item be removed from the surplus equipment resolution, and approval to increase the fleet for future purchases. The Committee was supportive of the recommendation. Mr. Weber will update the resolution for the next Town Board Study Session on 1/27. b. Project Updates: 1. Coddington Road Sewer Rehab is in progress. There is another month of lining and resolution of issues. Work will be done throughout the winter. 2. PWF Expansion bids are due on 1/17 at 1:00 pm 3. Winston/Salem Watermain bids are due on 1/21 4. Bundy Road Reconstruction is on winter shut -down, but the road is open. The contractor will finish up in the spring with minor milling, paving, and regrading. 5. Danby Road Sewer I&I Study RFP — The Engineering Dept is currently preparing the RFP. This study will be utilized to plan future projects within the Danby Rd. system in support of the NNC development areas. Some issues have been identified via camera. Mr. Thaete may potentially recommend a consultant at the next PWC. 4. Public Works (Jim Weber): Mr. Weber presented the resolution for surplus disposal. Vehicle #30 will be removed based on the conversation from Item #3. Purchase Orders are in process for other equipment being purchased for 2020. The surplus mini -excavator will be traded in to purchase the new mini -excavator. The auction company supports the value of the trade in. Some items will be going to auction in February. 5. Other: a. Ms. Hunter asked Mr. Smith about the status of the Gateway Trail railroad bed. Mr. Smith said that he has reached out the Fisher Associates but has not heard back. He will continue to reach out. There have been no Engineering studies done yet. b. Ms. Drake reported that there is a meeting scheduled on 1/23 to further the water and sewer billing unit discussion. Joe Slater will report -out at the next PWC meeting. c. Due to availability in February, the February meeting has been tentatively scheduled for 2/27 at 9:00 am. The meeting was adjourned at 9:45 a.m., motioned by Mr. Howe and seconded by Mr. DePaolo. Carried. Our next meeting will be on Thursday, 2/27 at 9:00 a.m. Is Future agenda items: Forest Home Walkway