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TOWN OF ITHACA
PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE
April 17, 2018 9:00 a.m.
Public Works Facility
Board and Staff Present: Rod Howe, Rich DePaolo, TeeAnn Hunter, Mike Smith, Jim Weber,
Judy Drake, Bill Goodman, Mike Solvig, Dan Thaete, Sue Ritter, Bruce Bates
1. Approval of Minutes:
Minutes from March 20, 2018 were approved with a minor change to add “LED Lighting” to
Item #3 for clarification. Motion to approve by Ms. Hunter, seconded by Mr. DePaolo.
2. Member Comments / Concerns: None
a. Consider Modifications to Agenda – Mr. Weber added discussion regarding surplus
equipment and Mr. Goodman added discussion regarding the Capital Improvement Plan.
3. Discuss Maplewood Request for Vehicle Use of East Ithaca Recreation Way:
Mr. Goodman explained that he received a letter from Maplewood requesting use of the trail
for showing units for lease, via a motorized vehicle. Discussion was held regarding the
current non-motorized policy, timeframe, TCOs, moving the sales trailer from the north end,
which requires permitting, impact to residents using the trail for its intended purposes, and
other options. The Committee was in favor of asking Maplewood to look at other options.
4. Discuss Speed Limit Reduction for Mitchell Street:
Ms. Ritter explained that the current speed limit on Mitchell Street is 35 mph. In light of the
traffic calming that was planned for Mitchell Street and the County not being opposed to it,
she is proposing requesting 30 mph from Pine Tree Road to the City line on Mitchell Street
from NYSDOT. A resolution would be needed for the next Town Board meeting. The
Committee approved presenting a resolution to the Town Board and sending the request to
NYSDOT.
5. Review Raised Trail Section for Mitchell Street:
Mr. Weber reported that plans were received two weeks ago from Planning and are being
reviewed. He explained that there are some issues that need to be addressed in regard to
street drainage, accessibility, grading and transition, plantings and long-term maintenance of
them, plantings in the right-of-way. Several questions were raised in regard to type of plant
beds, fruit trees, landscape/turf maintenance, cross-slopes identified on DOT plans for the top
of the crosswalk. Mr. Weber will produce a list of questions/issues and get back to the
Maplewood developer. Ms. Ritter suggested that T.G. Miller be included in the
correspondence. A conversation will need to be held with the County. The Committee
agreed and the item will be discussed further at a later date.
6. Discuss Potential “Plan B” to Provide Maplewood Water Prior to the Completion of the
Tank and Main Project:
Mr. Goodman reported that a meeting was held last week with the developer where they
requested TCOs for 214 beds and asked what will happen if the water tank is not operational
by their 7/1 deadline. Mr. Goodman explained that they were directed to come back with
ideas for fire flows. The developer is meeting with the Fire Chief today. Public Works has
included “Plan B”, which is in the Project Documents, for the new control building. The control
building will provide water to units and provide fire protection. Currently there is no schedule
from the contractor for the new control building completion. Once the control building is
online, Mr. Weber will approve the TCO. Discussion was held regarding short-term phasing
of the project, the fragile water distribution system and main breaks, deadline changes, safe
pedestrian access, meeting the intent of the Code, water study assumptions, fire flow, control
valve overuse, etc. The item will be addressed again at our May meeting.
7. Surplus Equipment:
Mr. Weber reported that two towns are interested in purchasing our Scissor Lift and Roller,
which would normally go to auction. The Committee approved the purchases.
8. Project Updates:
Ellis Hollow Water Main and Tank Update:
The Contractor is on site conducting identification of trees to be removed, stripping topsoil,
and rock excavation.
Perry Lane Reconstruction: Notice of Award and Plans/Specifications have been sent to
the Contractor. The Contract should be signed by the end of the week.
Reconstruction/Replacement of Pavement at Cayuga Meadows:
The Developer will be doing a full reconstruction of the roadway. Easements are done for the
water main, but not formally accepted. As-builts are needed.
9. Mr. Goodman wants to review the CIP in regard to the South/West Hill Water Study at our
next meeting.
The meeting was adjourned at 10:28 a.m., motioned by Mr. DePaolo, seconded by Ms. Hunter.
Our next meeting will be on 5/22 at 9:00 a.m.
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