HomeMy WebLinkAboutMN-BPW-1989-02-22BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS
CITY OF ITHACA, NEW YORK
Regular Meeting
PRESENT:
Mayor Gutenberger
Commissioners (6)
4:00 P.M.
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February 22, 1989
Cannon, Cox, Daley, Reeves, Sprague, Stone
OTHERS PRESENT:
Superintendent of Public Works.- Dougherty
Asst. Supt. of Public Works - Fabbroni
Cirty Engineer - Gray
Purchasing Agent - Clypes
City Clerk - Paolangeli
Common Council Liaison - Nichols
Asst. City Attorney - Beers - Schnock
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Mayor Guten erger led all present in the Pledge of Allegiance
to the American flag.
Sellman Woollen Memorial
Commissioner Stone requested an addition to Item 12 -C -
Sellman Woollen Memorial Resolution.
Water and Sewer Items
Special Joint Sub-committee
Mayor Guten erger requestecFthat item 17 -A Possible Resolution -
Special Joint Sub- committee Proposal - be changed to
Resolution.
No Board member objected.
COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR:
Mayor Gutenberger. reported e has received'a letter and petition
with several signatures from South Hill residents in regard
to the Hudson Street Project. He wanted to confirm that all of
the commissioners hai received a copy.
PETITIONS AND HEARINGS OF PERSONS BEFORE BOARD:
Stuart Lewis - 120 East State Street - addressed the Board of
Public Works and reported that he is in the process of
re- modeling Holley's store and that due to construction
proceedures, the building may encroach 12 inches onto the
City sidewalk. Mr. Lewis presented drawings of the design
and explained the construction proceedures. He further
stated that it is necessary that the re- modeling be completed
by August 1S, 1.989 and needs to obtain a building permit
as soon as possible.
Asst. City Attorney Beers - Schnock explained to Mr. Lewis
that the proceedure requires an encroachment agreement
between the City of Ithaca and the property owner.
Motion to Refer to the Committee of the Whole
Resolution
By Commissioner Daley: Seconded by Commissioner Cannon
RESOLVED, That the encroachment request of Mr. Stuart Lewis for
120 East State Street be referred to the Committee of the Whole
fortheir meeting of March 1, 1989, and report back to the Board
at their March 8, 1989 meeting.
Carried Unanimously
MINUTES:
Approval of
Minutes of February 8, 1989 Board
of Public
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Works Meeting
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Mayor Gutenberger
requested that approval of
the Minutes of
February 8,
1989 Board of Public Works meeting
be postponed
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until March
8, 1989.
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ADDITIONS TO
THE AGENDA:
Buildings and
Properties Items
Award of Contract for Trucks
Commissioner
Cannon requested that I.tem 12 -B
- Substitute
Resolution -
Award of Contract for Trucks be
added to the
agenda.
Sellman Woollen Memorial
Commissioner Stone requested an addition to Item 12 -C -
Sellman Woollen Memorial Resolution.
Water and Sewer Items
Special Joint Sub-committee
Mayor Guten erger requestecFthat item 17 -A Possible Resolution -
Special Joint Sub- committee Proposal - be changed to
Resolution.
No Board member objected.
COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR:
Mayor Gutenberger. reported e has received'a letter and petition
with several signatures from South Hill residents in regard
to the Hudson Street Project. He wanted to confirm that all of
the commissioners hai received a copy.
PETITIONS AND HEARINGS OF PERSONS BEFORE BOARD:
Stuart Lewis - 120 East State Street - addressed the Board of
Public Works and reported that he is in the process of
re- modeling Holley's store and that due to construction
proceedures, the building may encroach 12 inches onto the
City sidewalk. Mr. Lewis presented drawings of the design
and explained the construction proceedures. He further
stated that it is necessary that the re- modeling be completed
by August 1S, 1.989 and needs to obtain a building permit
as soon as possible.
Asst. City Attorney Beers - Schnock explained to Mr. Lewis
that the proceedure requires an encroachment agreement
between the City of Ithaca and the property owner.
Motion to Refer to the Committee of the Whole
Resolution
By Commissioner Daley: Seconded by Commissioner Cannon
RESOLVED, That the encroachment request of Mr. Stuart Lewis for
120 East State Street be referred to the Committee of the Whole
fortheir meeting of March 1, 1989, and report back to the Board
at their March 8, 1989 meeting.
Carried Unanimously
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Paul Savetz - 201 Elm Street - Addressed the Board of Public
Wor s in regard to the Route 96 Plans and asked them to look
more carefully at the N.Y.S. plans and the other options which
are available. He strongly objects to the possibility of losing
some of the small businesses in the West End.
REPORT OF CITY ATTORNEY:
Commissioner Reeves asked Asst. City Attorney Beers - Schnock for
a report on the investigation of the 'Hot Truck', Use of
City Parks and the current situation on the investigation of
posters on poles.
Hot Truck
Mayor Gutenberger reported that Mr. David Stewart, representing
Cornell University, is in the process of coordinating a meeting
with the 'Hot Truck' owner, Cornell University and the City to
solve the problem.
Asst. City Attorney Beers - Schnock stated that she has requested
from Chief McEwen a copy of the application and the license,
which was granted to the 'Hot Truck' owner.
Uses of City Park Lands
Commissioner Reeves stated that she has sent out a memo
requesting information on the Use of City Parks. This information
is needed by March 1, 1989 for the Committee of the Whole meeting.
Posters on Poles
Asst. City Attorney Beers - Schnock reported that posters on
poles violaton comes under the penal law and prosecution is
possible through the City Prosecutor's Office. She reported
that she is drafting a letter,•to be sent to violators, warning
them that violators will be prosecuted through the criminal
proceedure.
Mayor Gutenberger reported that several letters have been sent
to offenders and that they are aware of the violation.
Discussion followed on the floor.
Common Council Liaison suggested the City Charter should be
checked as to how the violations of postings on poles and the
enforcement of the penalties should be handled.
REPORT OF COMMON COUNCIL LIAISON:
Charter and Ordinance Committee
Al erperson Nichols read a memo from Ralph Nash in regard to the
penalty increase for construction of sidewalks (from 10% to 2S %).
This rate change was never reflected in the City Charter.
Discussion followed in regard to charging 2S% for the penalty
and calling it "service charge ". .
Charter and Ordinance will pursue the issue of amending the
City Charter.
Subdivision Regulations
Al erperson Nichols reported that the Subdivision Regulations
are now making their way through Charter and Ordinance and
should be ready to present to Common Council soon.
SSu eerrintendent of Public Works Search
Alderperson Nichols asked the DPW or an up -date on the search
for a Superintendent of Public Works.
Mayor Gutenberger reported that applications are now being
received for the Superintendent of Public Works position. The
deadline for submitting applications is March 10, 1989.
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REPORT OF ASSISTANT SUPT. OF PUBLIC WORKS:
Asst. Supt of Public Wor s Fabbroni reported on the following:
1.
Cascadilla
Wall Project
- about
one half complete
2.
East State
Street Storm
Sewer -
completed
3. Recycling -
were placed
of February
time.
4. Guide Rails
rail repair
Approximately
in five areas
The program
- the DPW has
work this win
1490 recycling containers
Ehroughout the City the first
seems to be going well at this
been able to catch up on guide
ter.
S. Refuse Map - the refuse map was discussed
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6. Streets and Facilities - progress has been made in efficency
and productivity in Streets and Facilities from 1986 to 1988.
BUILDINGS, PROPERTIES, AND TRANSIT ITEMS:
Ithaca Transit Ri ership Survey
Resolution
By Commissioner Cannon: Seconded by Commissioner Daley
WHEREAS, a request was before the Board of Public Works
to have a ridership survey conducted soon and
WHEREAS, Transit Manager Carpenter met with Professors
Meyburg, Richardson and Turnquist of Cornell University
to seek their assistance and guidance with this ridership
survey and
WHEREAS, Professors Meyburg, Richardson and Turnquist
have agreed to help in this matter, now therefore be
it
RESOLVED, That the Board of Public Works authorizes Transit
Manager Carpenter to proceed with an agreement to have
this survey done.
Carried Unanimously
Award of Contract for Trucks
Bids were received on February 9, 1989 for the furnishing
of one 4 X 4 pick -up, one 24000 GVWR dump truck and one
10 wheel dump truck.
Resolution
By Commissioner Cannon: Seconded by Commissioner Sprague
RESOLVED, That the contract for furnishing one 4 X 4
pick -up truck be awarded to Spencer Ford Sales for their
low bid of $1S,S89.2S.
REPORT OF CITY ENGINEER:
City
Engineer Gray reported on the following:
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1.
Hudson Street - the initial public presentation
on the Hudson Street Project was held and we are now
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into the preliminary design phase.
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2.
Stewart and Thurston Avenue Bridges - there is an item
on to ay's agen a in regard to the Stewart Avenue Bridge
Project. He requested that the resolution be tabled and
referred to the Committee of the Whole, with "Power to
Act" at their meeting of March 1, 1989.
3.
Street Lighting - A memo has been sent out in regard to
the City street lighting.
BUILDINGS, PROPERTIES, AND TRANSIT ITEMS:
Ithaca Transit Ri ership Survey
Resolution
By Commissioner Cannon: Seconded by Commissioner Daley
WHEREAS, a request was before the Board of Public Works
to have a ridership survey conducted soon and
WHEREAS, Transit Manager Carpenter met with Professors
Meyburg, Richardson and Turnquist of Cornell University
to seek their assistance and guidance with this ridership
survey and
WHEREAS, Professors Meyburg, Richardson and Turnquist
have agreed to help in this matter, now therefore be
it
RESOLVED, That the Board of Public Works authorizes Transit
Manager Carpenter to proceed with an agreement to have
this survey done.
Carried Unanimously
Award of Contract for Trucks
Bids were received on February 9, 1989 for the furnishing
of one 4 X 4 pick -up, one 24000 GVWR dump truck and one
10 wheel dump truck.
Resolution
By Commissioner Cannon: Seconded by Commissioner Sprague
RESOLVED, That the contract for furnishing one 4 X 4
pick -up truck be awarded to Spencer Ford Sales for their
low bid of $1S,S89.2S.
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RESOLVED, That the bids from Stafford Chevrolet and Stadium
International Trucks both be rejected as not meeting
the specifications, and be it further
RESOLVED, That the contract for furnishing one 24000 GVWR
dump truck be awarded to Spencer Ford Sales for their
low bid of $22,228.96 as the lowest bid meeting the
specifications.
RESOLVED, That bids from Stafford Chevrolet and Tracey
Road Equipment for the 10 wheel dump truck be rejected
as not meeting the specifications, and be it further
RESOLVED, That the contract for furnishing one 10 wheel
dump truck be awarded to Beam Mack S & S for their bid
of $54,836.00 as the-low bid meeting the specifications.
Discussion followed on the floor in regard to how bids were
awarded.
A vote on the resolution resulted as follows:
Carried Unanimously
Sellman Woollen Memorial
Resolution
By Commissioner Cannon: Seconded by Commissioner Daley
WHEREAS, the Board of Public Works and the Collegetown Neighborhood
Council and Cornell University have worked very hard to obtain
a memorial location and the particulars for Sellman Woollen,
and
WHEREAS, a fund drive is starting to raise money for this
memorial, now, therefore be it
RESOLVED, That the Board of Public Works strongly supports
these fund raising efforts for a memorial to Sellman Woollen.
Carried Unanimously
CREEKS, BRIDGES, PARKS ITEMS:
Golf Course Turf Truck
Bi s were received on February 14, 1989 for furnishing one
turf truck with spreader unit for the Newman Golf Course.
Resolution
By Commissioner Stone: Seconded by Commissioner Sprague
RESOLVED, That the contract for furnishing one turf truck
with spreader unit be awarded to S.V. Moffett Co., Inc. for
their low bid for a total amount of $11,464.00.
Carried Unanimously
Stewart Avenue Bridge Award of Contract
Bids were received on February 16, 1989 for furnishing shop
fabricated items for the Stewart Avenue Bridge project.
Resolution
By Commissioner Stone: Seconded by Commissioner Sprague
RESOLVED, That the contract for furnishing shop fabricated
items for the Stewart Avenue Bridge be awarded to IKG Indlstries
for their low bid.
Discussion followed on the floor.
Engineer Gray explained that IKG Industries bid was the only
bid received and is for more than the budgeted amount. He
requested that the resolution be referred to the Committee
of the Whole with "Power to Act ".
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Motion to Refer to the Committee of the Whole
Resolution
By Commissioner Daley: Seconded by Commissioner Cannon
RESOLVED, That the resolution for awarding the Stewart Avenue
Bridge Contract be referred to the Committee of the Whole
with "Power to Act ".
Carried Unanimously
WATER AND SEWER ITEMS: ,
Special Joint Su - committee Proposal
Resolution
By Commissioner Cox: Seconded by Commissioner Stone
RESOLVED, That the service area for the Ithaca Area Waste
Water Treatment Facility be extended to include the additional
district boundary area shown on a plan entitled "Monkey Run
Water and Sewer Districts ", (undated) by Hunt Engineers, P.C.,
as requested by the Special Joint Sub - committee.
Extensive discussion followed on the floor.
CD Superintendent Dougherty explained the changes in the service
M area and reported that the expansion capacity was agreed to when the
M IAWWTP facility was built.
co Asst. Supt.Fabbroni answered questions from the Board.
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A vote on the resolution resulted as follows:
Ayes (6) Cannon, Daley, Reeves, Sprague, Stone,
Mayor Gutenberger
Abstention (1) Commissioner Cox
Carried
REPORT OF SPECIAL COMMITTEES:
Audit Report
Resolution
By Commissioner Reeves: Seconded by'Commissioner Stone
RESOLVED, That bills listed on the following Abstracts be
approved for payment:
Abstract #4
General Fund . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$79,512.28
Water and Sewer Fund . . . . . . . . . . .$ S,6S2.99
Joint Activity Fund. . . . . . . . . . . .$ 440.92
Capital Projects . . . . . . . . . . . . .$42,010.73
Abstract #60
Ithaca Area Waste Water Treatment Facility Capital
Projects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$49,639.00
and be it further
RESOLVED, That bills receivable be approved and rendered.
Carried Unanimously
REPORT OF BOARD LIAISONS:
Commons A visory Board
Commissioner Cannon reported that at the CAB meeting on
February 17, 1989 there was considerable discussion in regard
to the lighting on the Commons. He reported that the high -
pressure sodium lights are not attractive and the CAB would
like the mercury vapor lighting restored to the Commons area
and stressed the necessity of safety as well as lighting
quality.
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Discussion followed on the floor.
Commissioner Reeves reported that
sodium lighting on the Commons was
Committee of the Whole on February
requested more information and the
for March 1, 1989.
February 22, 1989
the issue of high - pressure
discussed at the last
15, 1989. The COW has
issue is on their agenda
Hydropower Commission
Commissioner Sprague reported that the Hydropower Commission
met on February 21, 1989. He reported that they will send
a resolution to Common Council on behalf of "Citizens Against
Hydropower at Ithaca Falls" in regard to the designation of
Fall Creek, from Cayuga Lake to the bridge on Route 13, as a
Wild Life and Scenic River.
ADJOURNMENT:
On a motion the meeting adjourned at 5:30 P.M.
taTlista F. Paolangell
City Clerk
Jo h C. Guten erger, P4yor