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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. W• 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: O Approval of Minutes of the December. 14 $ - 28, ].988 Board of -Public � Works Meetings —� By Commissioner Reeves: Seconded by Commissioner Stone RESOLVED, That the minutes of the December 14 $ 28, 1988 Board of m Public Works meetings be approved as published. Q 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. MC low January 11, 1989 -2- 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 0 m� W 'a January 11, 1989 -3- 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 ('nn* rnrt c 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 M Fen • January 11, 1989 -4- 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. 0 7 . m . Q V U l l U LL l � 1 1, 1✓ V✓ -5- 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