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TOWN OF ITHACA
PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE
February 24th, 2015 9:00 a.m.
Public Works Facility
Board and Staff Present: Herb Engman, Rod Howe, Jim Weber, Mike Smith, Rich DePaolo,
Mike Solvig, Gene Redman, Creig Hebdon Guests: Bruce Brittain, Doug Brittan
1. Approval of Minutes:
Minutes from January 20, 2015 were modified. Item #3 – add statement from last meeting
that “It was also decided that the PWC would make the effort to report specifications and
reasoning to the Town Board. Item #4 – Change last sentence to “Clarity Connect has been
notified concerning the relocation of their antennas. Mr. Howe moved to accept the minutes
with changes, seconded by Mr. DePaolo. Approved.
2. Member Comments / Concerns: None
a. Modifications to Agenda – Add Forest Home “S” Curve.
Mr. Engman made the request to recommend to the Town Board that the Town
assume responsibility for the wall and to begin the process of obtaining the
ROW and design process to establish an estimated cost. The Committee
agreed.
3. Complete Streets:
Mr. Engman asked if there were any further suggested changes to the policy before sending it
to Susan Brock. Mr. DePaolo addressed a number of items for clarification in sections 2, 3,
4a, 4c, 5d, 6, 7. Discussion was held and changes were agreed to. Mr. Engman will make
the changes to the draft and provide it to Susan Brock. He moved that the changes be
recommended to the Town Board for adoption of the Town‘s Complete Streets Law. Mr.
DePoalo seconded. Approved.
4. DEC Storm Water Updates Discussion:
Mr. Hebdon reported on major changes to the DEC Storm Water Standards which places
additional responsibilities on the Town by increasing the amount of time spent reviewing and
approving full SWPPPs. Discussion was held in regard to balancing demands and
expectations and the possibility for consultant services. Mr. Hebdon will be meeting with the
Planning Department to provide an in-depth review of the new Standards.
5. Honness Lane No Parking Request:
Mr. Weber reported that he received a call from a constituent regarding parking issues on
Honness Lane. Discussion was held. Mr. Weber will respond to the caller and recommend
that a petition be circulated to institute “no parking” along the entire length on the North side
of Honness Lane. Mr. Engman moved to adopt a Town Law prohibiting parking within 50’ of a
stop sign or intersection throughout. Seconded by Mr. DePaolo. Approved.
6. Winter Conditions and Salt Status
Mr. Weber discussed the current situation regarding the shortage of salt for snow removal
operations. He reviewed the ordering process and discussed various salt options for future
operations. He informed the Committee that he will need to request additional funds no later
than May 2015 to purchase salt in order to provide service for the remainder of the 2015
calendar year.
7. Project Updates:
Honness Lane – Mr. Hebdon is almost done with the plans and specifications.
Marcy Court – The bid will be advertised by the middle of March.
Coddington Road Water Main Phase 2 – Rights-of-way are being prepared.
Christopher Tank Demolition – The tank is down and gone.
Sapsucker Tank Replacement – FAA signed off for the tank height. The final height will be
provided for update of FAA maps. The Comptroller’s Report is being finished. An agreement
will need to be finalized with Clarity Connect for their antennas to be placed on the new tank.
Mr. Weber stated that the 2016 Budget information regarding fleet replacement and CIP will
be sent to the Committee electronically to meet the schedules of the Budget Committee.
Meeting adjourned at 10:25a.m.
The next meeting is scheduled for:
March 17th, at 9:00 at the Public Works Facility
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