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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPWC Minutes 2003-03-25 DISPOSITION DATE OF1T b® TOWN OF ITHACA 4 �W Yo HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT 106 SEVEN MILE DRIVE, ITHACA, N.Y. 14850 tithaca@twcny.rr.com PHONE(607)273-1656 Roads, Parks,Trails,Sewer,and Water FAX(607)272-6076 TOWN OF ITHACA PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE March 25, 2003, 8:00 a.m. Public Works Facility 1. Approval of Minutes David a. October 1, 2002 b. October 29, 2002 c. December 3, 2003 d. January 28, 2003 e. March 4, 2003—not available yet 2. Review West Hill Water System Dan 3. Discussion on Ewing Project Fred 4. Discussion of Amendment to Expenditures of Highway Funds Fred 5. Review Public Works Facility Project Fred ghk Irk; DISPOSITION DATE • • pdfi TOWN OF ITHACA Public Works Committee March 25, 2003 Public Works Facility 106 Seven Mile Drive Ithaca,NY 14850 Present: David Klein,Chairperson;Tom Neiderkorn; Dan Walker; Fred Noteboom;Gene Redman;Rich Schoch;Jonathan Kanter The meeting started at 8:05 a.m. The minutes from the October, December 2002 and January 2003 were approved. West Hill Water Projects Dan Walker said that his department is finalizing plans for a water tank site on the Eddy's property. This would be for the lower site—from the two sites on the Eddy's property. The cost to construct a tank on that site would be lower because there would be fewer pipes needed and the tank would not be buried in the ground. Dan figured it would cost approximately $12,000 to$15,000 for the site work. The approximate cost to construct the tank on the lower site would be$900,000 where the higher tank site would cost approximately$1,000,000 or more. If the tank were constructed on the lower site, there would be no added services to the line. If the tank were constructed on the higher site,the Town would be able to provide water to more properties. Dan said that Mr. Eddy would prefer the tank site be along the power line, although we moved it back for aesthetic reasons. The Committee discussed the zoning districts and the densities in that area. All would be low density except the Eddy's property. The property below the service line is rated as R15. Mr. Eddy would like to keep the same zoning district. Currently,benefit assessments cannot be charged in an agricultural district and the district lines would not be reviewed for another five or six years. This project needs to be reviewed by the Planning Board to see if this would conflict with zoning. Dan indicated that Eco-Village representatives would be meeting with him again regarding the proposed tank sites on their property. 1 < Public Works Committee Minutes,March 25,2003 Page 2 Dan said that this project is slated to be build this year. He would like to start construction sometime in June. Tom Neiderkorn said that he would like to explore the options of putting in a tank that would extend the water service area,citing that it may be a long time before water services are reviewed in the West Hill area. David Klein agreed with this. The cost of doing this was discussed,and it would seem logical to consider the extension of the water service area even if the cost is more. Dan indicated that it looks as if the Town of Enfield has expanded their residential area near the Town of Ithaca's border. Dan would like to review this project with the Planning Board. This is on the Planning Board's agenda for April to discuss. Dan showed the Committee pictures of the view (from South hill) to the tank site and some simulation pictures if the tank was on the sites. The tanks are made of pre-cast concrete,which is made on site. They lay panels up, wrap them with wire, and then put on a finished surface. The SEQR review process was discussed. It was decided that a generic review would be better because we have not determined the site of the tank yet. This will have to be reviewed by New York State's Department of Agriculture and Markets. If the tank were put on the Eco-Village site, it would not have to be reviewed by the State. There was a discussion regarding the proposed water tank on Bostwick Road. This tank is not as crucial as the tank on Mecklenburg Road,but would help stabilize the system if the Town extends the water from South Hill to West Hill. This tank would hold 250,000 gallons of water. Dan would propose a 30' high aqua-store tank,which would cost approximately $180,000. The maintenance of that type of tank would be to paint it every 10 years. Concrete tanks have little or no maintenance needs for approximately 25 years. Again,a SEQR review process would have to be completed for this project. There are environmental issues that need to be considered. Dan said that he is still working on a final design to put a water main through the State Parks property. We would be able to tie into the 8" water main that goes from Spencer Street to Buttermilk Falls Road. Dan will start the SEQR process for the Mecklenburg Road tank site and the water main extension site at the State Parks. (Pr Public Works Committee Minutes,March 25,2003 Page 3 The transmission main (State Parks) and the Bostwick Road water tank project are two separate projects. That is the way we will bid them out. Ewing's Project Dan said that it would cost approximately$50,000 to$75,000 to line the channel with rip rap. The area is now stable though since the Highway Department worked on the drainage on Park Lane. Road Project Changes Fred informed the Committee that due to the severe winter, the Highway Department would like to change the roads that will be worked on this summer. Fred handed out a sheet for the members to review the changes. An overlay on Forest Home Drive would be added, along with work on Chase Lane, Dove Drive,Pheasant Lane, and Compton Road. We would move the paving project on Evergreen Lane to another year. Another project to be reviewed would be work on Maple Avenue. The grass strip between the shoulder and sidewalk needs to be replaced. Possibly a catch basis and swale type of work could be done there. Currently the road consists of 10' lanes,4'bike lanes,3' grass, and then 6' walkway. The Committee talked about using guide rails there—possibly the wood-looking ones. There was a discussion regarding safety issues if just cobbles (or small stones)were used. Curbing may be the safest to use and this would separate the road from the walkway. David Klein would like to look at the area. Fred said that possibly we could use the money from the Iacovelli (capital) project to fund work on Maple Avenue. There is approximately$18,000 still in the Iacovelli project fund. Update on Public Works Facility The contractors are still working on their punch lists. There is some paint "touch up" jobs to be done and the overhead doors are still a problem. The Committee discussed holding back payments until these issues are addressed. • Public Works Committee Minutes,March 25,2003 Page 4 Fred said that he is concerned that when the budget line items were set up, there was not enough money figured in for the Town's forces. We will review this and report back next time. The meeting was adjourned at 9:30 a.m. ghk