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TOWN OF ITHACA
PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE
August 15, 2017 9:00 a.m.
Public Works Facility
Board and Staff Present: Rod Howe, Rich DePaolo, Jim Weber, TeeAnn Hunter, Dan Thaete,
Bill Goodman, Paulette Rosa, Mike Smith, Steve Riddle
1. Approval of Minutes:
Minutes from July 15, 2017 were approved with a minor correction. Motion to approve by Mr.
DePaolo, seconded by Mr. Howe. Approved.
2. Member Comments / Concerns: None
a. Modifications to Agenda – Mr. Weber added discussion of Sapsucker Tank
service area related to grown in the Town of Varna.
b. Mr. Howe reported that he received an email about the Forest Home lighting
being out. Mr. Weber will schedule the repairs.
3. Homestead Circle Stop Sign Request:
Mr. Weber reported that he received email from neighborhood residents requesting a stop
sign at the uncontrolled intersection at the base of Homestead Circle. Discussion was held
regarding visibility, trimming of bushes, traffic density, and other possibilities of remediation.
Mr. Weber said he could do more research and more trimming. Mr. Howe said he would ride
by the area to get a better feel for the situation. Mr. Weber will respond to the emails with the
trimming that has been done and inform them that further assessment will be done.
4. Ellis Hollow Water Work Design RFP Recommendations:
Mr. Weber reported that four responses have been received regarding the RFP. He stated
that he and Engineering would like to have phone interviews with three of the bidders for
further clarification prior to recommendations for award.
5. Sapsucker Tank Service Area:
Mr. Weber presented a schematic outline showing the Town’s water system and how it ties
into the Hamlet of Varna and Dryden’s water system. Discussion was held regarding
capacity, benefited area, Apple Orchard PRV, Freese Rd PRV, development demands, etc.
The PWD, along with Bolton Point, propose relinquishing Apple Orchard PRV and the water
line that runs down State Route 366 to Dryden. Mr. Howe suggested continuing the
discussions and exploring the topic further.
6. Discussion on Culver Road Concerns:
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The Committee reviewed the July 18 email addressing issues on Culver Road from Ms.
Salon. Discussions were held regarding each item. Decisions made were as follows:
The hedge is the responsibility of the home owner. Consideration will be given to
placing fog lines on the sides of the road to delineate between the ditch and the road.
The PWD may extend the apron from the road to smooth the bump between the road
and main driveway.
Expanding parking spaces on the shoulder will not be done.
The driveway culvert or ditch downgrade of the driveway will not be cleared of debris.
The process will be explained to the homeowner for lowering the speed limit.
7. Project Status:
Sapsucker Water Main Replacement: The project is complete. Service connections will be
done this week.
Sanitary Sewer Manhole Repair – Contracts are pending Town Supervisor’s signature.
The meeting was adjourned at 10:30 a.m., motioned by Ms. Hunter, seconded by Mr. DePaolo.
Our next meeting will be on 9/19 at 9:00 a.m.
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