HomeMy WebLinkAboutMN-BPW-1989-01-11BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS
CITY OF ITHACA, NEW YORK
Regular Meeting
PRESENT:
Mayor Gutenberger
Commissioners (5)
4:00 P.M.
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January 11, 1989
- Cannon, Daley, Reeves, Sprague, Stone
OTHERS PRESENT:
Supt. of Public Works Dougherty
Asst. Supt. of Public Works - Fabbroni
City Engineer - Gray
Common Council Liaison - Nichols
City Clerk - Paolangeli`
Purchasing Agent - Clynes
Deputy City Controller - Cafferillo
Asst. City Attorney - Beers - Schnock
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Mayor Gutenberger led all present in the Pledge of Allegiance
to the American flag.
() MINUTES:
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RESOLVED, That the minutes of the December 14 $ 28, 1988 Board of
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Carried Unanimously
ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA:
Public Hearin - Sidewalk Assessments
Supt. Dougherty requested that - Public Hearing - Sidewalk
Assessments be added to the Agenda.
No Board member objected.
Special Joint Sub - Committee
Common Council Liaison Nichols requested permission to report
on the Special Joint Sub- Committee under Special Committees.
No Board member objected.
SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS:
Public Hearin - Si ewal Assessments
Resolution to 0 en Public Hearin
By Commissioner Stone: Seconded by Commissioner Reeves
RESOLVED, That the public hearing on Sidewalk Assessments
be declared open.
Carried Unanimously
An elo DiGiacomo - 326 Winthrop Drive, Ithaca, addressed the
Board in regard to a West Buffalo Street parcel and stated that
he was never notified he would be assessed for this work.
fie commented on the outstanding workmanship and that he is
pleased that the City was able to invest money to upgrade
some of the properties on the West Side. Mr. DiGiacomo also
stated he felt that he should have been made more aware of
the fact that he would be assessed and wished that he had
received a written notice.
Bill Watt - 700 West Buffalo Street, Ithaca, NY stated that
he felt the whole City should share in the cost of sidewalk
construction regardless of whether it is commercial or residential.
He further stated that he thinks there might be a miscalculation
on the footage assessed to his property.
Discussion followed on the floor. City Engineer Gray will
follow up for Mr. Watt on the calculation of his assessment.
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Lynne Gifford from the Engineering Department explained how
the notification of the project was handled.
Engineer Gray stated that the legal obligations, according
to the City Charter, have been met.
Resolution to Close Public Hearin
By Commissioner Daley: Secon e y Commissioner Stone
RESOLVED, That the Public Hearing on Sidewalk Assessments
be declared closed.
Carried Unanimously
Mayor Gutenberger requested that the sidewalk assessment
issue be referred to the Committee of the Whole for discussion
and the decision of the Committee be brought back to the
Board at their next meeting on January 25, 1989.
COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR:
S p ecial Joint Su - ommittee
Mayor Guten erger reporte that Commissioner Sprague has
agreed to serve as a member of the Special Joint Sub - Committee.
One replacement is still needed from the Board of Public
Works.
Schedule for Filling the Position of Supt. of Public Works
Mayor Guten erger reported a proposed schedule as een sent
to the Board of Public Works members for filling the Supt.
of Public Works position when Supt. Dougherty retires and
asked if there were any desired changes in the schedule.
The need for a P.E. requirement was discussed. The discussion
will continue at the Committee of the Whole meeting on
January 18, 1989.
4-Way Stop Signs at Cornell Street and Valle Road Intersection
Mayor Guten erger reporte t at at t e Decem er 28, 1988
Board of Public Works meeting Third Ward Alderpersons, Booth
and Johnson, requested a written response of the rationale
for not putting 4 -way stop signs on Cornell Street and Valley
Road intersections.
City Engineer Gray responded that he has the information
and will put together a response to the Alderpersons.
REPORT OF SUPERINTENDENT:
Appointments
Supt. o Pu lic Works Dougherty reported that he has made
the following appointments:
Richard A. Harris to the position of Working Supervisor in
the Streets and Facilities Department at an hourly wage of
$9.10, effective January 9, 1989;
Paul tanion to the position of Meter Servicer at an hourly
wage of $5.93 per hour, effective January 4, 1989,
and he asked the - Board's concurrence.
Resolution
By Commissioner Daley: Seconded by Commissioner Stone
RESOLVED, That the Board approve the appointments of Richard A.
Harris to the position of Working Supervisor at an hourly "
rate of $9.10, effective January 9, 1989, and Paul Stanion
to the position of Meter Servicer at an hourly rate of $5.93
effective January 4, 1989.
Carried Unanimously
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REPORT OF ASST. SUPT. OF PUBLIC WORKS:
Asst. Supt o Public Wor s Fa roni reported the Department
of Public Works is working on the following projects:
Cascadilla Wall - is ready to have the concrete poured
West State Street Bridge - is closed today (1- 11 -89) for
repairs
M Stewart Park Roofin - roofing on the boathouse and bath-
rooms is progressing
Snow Removal - is on -going
Maintenance Facility at DPW - in the process of adding
more storage space
REPORT OF CITY ENGINEER:
City Engineer Gray reported the following projects are in
progress in his department,:
Hudson Street
Bridge Repairs
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Water Tank Painting and Repairs
Ithacare Street Li htin
There is room fo r another light on Quarry Street and
Ferris Place
Madison Street Brid e
The lig ting on t e Madison Street Bridge is now completed
and the overhead lights are now in place.
Discussion followed on the floor in regard to a possible
litgting ceremony. Mayor Gutenberger requested that a letter
be sent to the Neighborhood Association.
REPORT OF CITY ATTORNEY:
Asst. City Attorney Beers- Schnock reported on two (2)
encroachment requests: 1) 900 West State Street, and
2) 132 University Avenue. She asked that both requests be
referred to the Committee of the Whole.
Motion to Refer to the Committee of the Whole
By Commissioner Daley: Seconded by Commissioner Cannon
RESOLVED, That the encroachment requests for 900 West State
Street and 132 University Avenue be referred to the Committee
of the Whole for study and report back to the Board.
Carried Unanimously
PARKING AND TRAFFIC ITEMS:
Dryden Road Par ing Garage Rates
Resolution
By Commissioner Daley: Seconded by Commissioner Cannon
WHEREAS, the parking rates at the new Dryden Road Parking
Garage have been under periodical examination, and
WHEREAS, this Board had decided to again review the rates
at this time, now therefore be it
RESOLVED, That such review be postponed until after the
completion of the Downtown Parking Study now underway.
Carried Unanimously
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Request for Free Parking at Woolworths Parkin Lot
Harol Jones representing RSVP has requeste ree parking
for the tax preparation volunteers while they are providing
their services in City Hall.
Resolution
By Commissioner Daley: Seconded by Commissioner Sprague
RESOLVED, That this request be granted and that free parking
for the tax counselors be provided in the Woolworths Parking
Lot during the period of January 17 - 25, 1989.
Discussion followed on the floor in regard to public use
Of City property.
A vote on the resolution resulted as follows:
Carried Unanimously
WATER AND SEWER ITEMS:
Request for Expungement of Late Penalty of Water and Sewer
Bill
A request was received from Mary Markovitch of 125 East Falls
Street for the expungement of the 100 late penalty fee on
her water and sewer bill. She said she left her check in
the night deposit box of City Hall on December 15, 1988 (the
date it was due), but after checking with the Chamberlain's
office it was not received by them until December 19, 1988.
Since this night deposit box is checked thoroughly every
day, it is very unlikely the check was there on the 15th.
Resolution
By Commissioner Sprague: Seconded by Commissioner Stone
RESOLVED, That the request of Mary Markovitch for expungement
of $3.42 late penalty fees on her water and sewer bill be
denied.
Carried Unanimously
REPORT OF SPECIAL COMMITTEES:
Audit Report
Resolution
By Commissioner Reeves: Seconded by Commissioner Daley
RESOLVED, That the bills listed on the following Abstract
be approved for payment:
Abstract No. 1
General Fund . . . . . . . . . .$ 35,563.37
Abstract #59
Ithaca Area Waste Water Treatment Plant Capital
Projects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 76, 934.61
and be it further
RESOLVED, That bills receivable be approved and ordered
rendered.
Carried Unanimously
Special Joint Sub - Committee
Common Council Liaison Nichols reported that at the Special
Joint Sub - Committee meeting orr Tuesday, January 10, 1989
there was a decision to form a special sub - committee of three
(3) persons to look into the various charges for the use
of our sewer by the other towns and the costs that should
be associated with this.
Discussion followed in regard to the committee structure.
Council Liaison Nichols will represent the City on this special
sub - committee at their meeting on January 17, 1989.
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NEW BUSINESS:
Election of Vice -Chair
Mayor Guten erger as ed for nominations for Vice -Chair of the
Board of Public Works.
Commissioner Daley nominated Commissioner Reeves for this
position and the nomination was seconded by Commissioner Stone.
A vote on the nomination for Vice -Chair resulted as follows:
Ayes: (5) (Commissioner Reeves did not vote.)
Committee Assignments
Building and-Properties -
Highway -
Parking and Traffic -
Creeks, Bridges and Parks -
Solid Waste -
Water and Sewer -
Motion Carried
Commissioner Cannon
Commissioner Sprague
Commissioner Daley
To be assigned
Commissioner Reeves
To be assigned
Commissioner Stone reported that she will not be available
for the next (S) weeks and asked to be excused.
ADJOURNMENT:
On a motion the meeting adjourned at 5:10 P.M.
a.11ista F. Paolangell,
City Clerk