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TOWN OF ITHACA
PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE
June 20, 2017 9:00 a.m.
Public Works Facility
Board and Staff Present: Rod Howe, Rich DePaolo, Jim Weber, Mike Smith, Dan Thaete, Bill
Goodman, Mike Solvig, Judy Drake
1. Approval of Minutes:
Minutes from April 18, 2017 were approved. Motion to approve by Mr. DePaolo, seconded by
Mr. Howe. Approved.
2. Member Comments / Concerns: None
a. Modifications to Agenda – Mr. Weber added Burtt Road request. Mr. Howe
added moving the Bicentennial sign at East Shore Park.
3. Michigan Hill Park Preliminary Plans Review and Discussion:
Mr. Smith reminded the Committee that $60,000 - $70,000 has been donated to develop the
park and trail. T. G. Miller Engineering has been hired to design the project. Discussion was
held regarding the preliminary layout, including parking areas, pond area, loop road,
playground / rip rap, raised berms/benches/picnic tables, walking trails, timeframe, and the
cost contrast for work performed by PWD crews vs. contracted out. Mr. Weber raised the
issue of drainage for the pond area and expanding the diameter for trail underdrains to 12” as
the current diameter will cause drainage issues. He also suggested getting an access/road
cut permit from the County since they own East King Rd. Mr. Goodman raised the idea of
possibly phasing the project to control costs. Mr. Weber pointed out that regrading of the
area is a significant cost and also asked if the proposed parking is adequate. The next step is
to reach out to the neighborhood for input, concerns, preferences / priorities, etc.
4. Public Works Staffing Plan:
Mr. Weber provided information regarding previously identified needs vs. current and future
needs for PWD staffing and recent discussion to increase positions. Discussion was held
regarding preparation for filling an upcoming vacant position, staff increase vs. population
growth, infrastructure, and the Comprehensive Plan. Additional discussion was held
regarding potential future issues and the inability to maintain due to limited crews. Mr. Weber
reported that he plans to request a town wide sanitary sewer study due to anticipated
development projects in the town. The Committee is supportive of the 2018 Staffing Plan with
future years being tentative at this time.
5. Town Board Bus Tour:
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Discussion was held regarding when to go and what areas to visit. August 18 is a possibility
for a date. Mr. Weber will check on bus rental availability and will pull a list together of places
to visit.
6. Project Status:
Sapsucker and Christopher Circle Water Main Replacements – The Christopher Circle
Water Main Replacement is going in today and tomorrow. Testing will take place next week
then connections will be made. The main should be online in three weeks. The Sapsucker
Water Main Replacement started on 6/19 with the temporary main being installed today.
Sanitary Sewer Manhole Repair – The project is out for bid for 45 manholes to be
rehabilitated.
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Ellis Hollow Water Main and Tank RFP – The RFP is out for bid, due July 19. The project
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will go to the Town Board on July 24 for consideration of award.
Cayuga Meadows – Acceptance of the roadway is pending due to issues with road failure.
Oakwood PRV Conversion – We are working to get City residents onto the City system.
The Six Mile Creek - Easement has been obtained.
7. Other:
Mr. Weber reported that the town has received a petition requesting that the town accept Burtt
Road as a public road. Based on history, maintenance and ROW were abandoned by the
town in 1952 as it was for local use only. PWD currently mows the water main easement. It
is a private driveway / road serving three buildings. The Committee agreed that there is no
interest in taking ownership of the road at this time.
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The meeting was adjourned at 10:15 a.m., motioned by Mr. DePaolo, seconded by Mr. Howe.
Our next meeting will be on 7/18 at 9:00 a.m.
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