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TOWN OF ITHACA
PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE
October 18, 2016 9:00 a.m.
Public Works Facility
Board and Staff Present: Rod Howe, Rich DePaolo, TeeAnn Hunter, Jim Weber, Mike Smith,
Dan Thaete
Guests: Susan Cosentini for the Amabel Development
1. Approval of Minutes:
Minutes from September 20, 2016 were approved. Motion to approve by Ms. Hunter,
seconded by Mr. DePaolo.
2. Member Comments / Concerns: Mr. DePaolo questioned if the South Hill Trail is closed
during bow season or just during gun season. Mr. Weber responded that closure is during
gun season only.
a. Modifications to Agenda – Mr. Weber added discussion about costs for water
infrastructure increases and Pine Tree “Water Tank Zone” Placement.
3. Park Use Discussion:
Mr. Weber presented the issue of a hot air balloon operator using Tareyton Park as a take-off
location as a basis for discussion regarding commercial endeavors using public properties for
profit. This particular operator was told that it is a Town Board decision. Mr. DePaolo
referenced the Town of Ithaca Park and Trail Rules and Regulations, Chapter 200-5
Prohibited Activities, which states “No person shall in a Town park, on a Town trail, or in or on
any other Town recreational facility advertise, promote, or conduct a commercial event or
enterprise.” The Committee was willing to consider the item, but it needs further thought and
discussion.
4. Amabel Pump Station Discussion/Update:
Mr. Weber updated the Committee relative to the technical requirements for the sanitary
sewer pump station for Amabel. The latest submittal met all of the technical requirements,
therefore staff has approved it and will be moving it on to the Health Department for their
consideration. There was additional discussion relative to the Transportation Corporation and
the long–term need for an emergency generator that will be further discussed with the Town
Board.
5. Watermain Replacement Costs:
Discussion was held regarding the revised construction costs for the Christopher Water Main
and Sapsucker Water Main projects for 2017. He explained that an average of the two middle
bid tabs from 2016 were used to determine the updated cost. The Committee agreed with the
approach.
6. Pine Tree Water Tank:
Mr. Weber reported that a meeting was held with Cornell and they seem amendable to
working with The Town in regard to a flat site and accessibility for the tank. There are still
specifics to be worked out.
7. Project Status:
Edgewood Sanitary Sewer/Manhole Repair – The Town Board gave approval for Public
Works to award the project to grant street construction. Setting of the concrete pumping truck
will need to be established.
The meeting was adjourned at 10:05 a.m. by a motion by Ms. Hunter, seconded by Mr. DePaolo.
Our next meeting will be on 11/15/16 at 9:00 a.m.
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