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Home My WebLink AboutMN-BPW-1989-03-08105 BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS CITY OF ITHACA, NEW YORK Regular Meeting 4:00 P.M. March 8, 1989 PRESENT: Commissioners (6) Cannon, Cox, Daley, Reeves, Sprague, Stone ABSENT: Mayor Gutenberger OTHERS PRESENT: Supt. o Public Works - Dougherty Asst. Supt. of Public Works - Fabbroni City Engineer - Gray Deputy City Controller - Cafferillo City Clerk - Paolangeli Purchasing Agent - Clynes Asst. City Attorney - Beers,. - Schnoch Common Council Liaison - Nichols 0 Meeting was chaired by Commissioner Reeves due to the Mayor's absence. -� PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Commissioner Reeves led all present in the Pledge of Allegiance to the American flag. MINUTES: Approval of Minutes of February 8, 1989 Board of Public Works Meeting By Commissioner Stone: Seconded by Commissioner Cox RESOLVED, That the minutes of the February 8, 1989 Board of Public Works meeting be approved as published. A vote on the Resolution resulted as follows: Ayes (5) Cannon, Cox, Reeves, Sprague, Stone Abstained (1) Daley Carried Approval of Minutes of February 22, 1989 Board of Public Works Meeting By Commissioner Daley: Seconded by Commissioner Cannon RESOLVED, That the minutes of the February 22, 1989 Board of Public Works meeting be approved as published. Carried Unanimously ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA: Highway Items Commissioner Sprague requested that Item 13A - Snow Plow Equipment resolution be added to the agenda. No Board member objected. REPORT OF COMMON COUNCIL LIAISON: G.I.A.C. Pool Commissioner Reeves reported that there is -a total of $450,000 for the G.I.A.C. Pool and the project should be progressing soon. She stated that the next step is the design work and bid process. Farmers' Market Council Liaison Nichols reported an error in the Committee of the Whole Minutes of March 1, 1989 under "Farmers Market License Fee ". The correction should read 'short term licensing'. Commissioner Daley stated that the Farmers' Market licensing agreement was discussed and there is a possibility of granting a long term lease agreement in place of a short term license. Discussion followed on the floor. 10(), BPW Minutes March 8, 1989 -2- REPORT OF SUPERINTENDENT: App ointments Superinten ent of Public Works Dougherty reported that he has made the following appointments: Lynne M. Gifford, provisional appointment, to the position of Jr. Engineer at an annual salary of $21,889, effective March 6, 1989; Carolyn D. O'Brien to the position of Bus Driver at an hourly rate of $6.56; effective March 5, 1989, and he asked the Board's concurrence. Resolution By Commissioner Daley: Seconded by Commissioner Stone RESOLVED, That the Board approve the appointments as presented by Superintendent Dougherty. Carried Unanimously Bridge Repair Projects Supt. Doug erty reported that the City of Ithaca has received a $100,000 grant from New York State Department of Transportation for the Thurston Avenue Bridge project. He stated that the DPW has met with the NYSDOT engineer that administers the grant program and it may be possible t -o transfer our grant from Thurston Avenue Bridge Project to the Stewart Avenue Bridge Project. If the City receives approval from NYSDOT to transfer this grant and approval from the BPW, we will proceed with the Stewart Avenue Bridge Project this year and Thurston Avenue Bridge will.be done next year. REPORT OF ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT: Asst. Supt. o Pu lic Wor s Fa roni reported on the following: 1) Restrooms at Stewart Park - are nearing completion 2) Police Station and Southside Community Center - are in t e process of being painted 3) Hand Rails - handrails are being installed on East Spencer Street as weather permits 4) Cascadilla Creek Wall - approximately 60% of the 200 foot section of wall is complete 5) Rec clin� - we have received an $18,000 grant from New Yor State as a result of our application 6) Northside Civic As The City received a "Thank -you" from t e Northside Civic Association for the lighting and work on the Madison Street Bridge. REPORT OF CITY ENGINEER: City Engineer Gray reported on the following: 1) Bridges - We have received a grant for Thurston Avenue Bridge Project for the sidewalks and several other items that need repair. After an on -site inspection last - fall (1988) of the Stewart Avenue Bridge the City Engineering Department decided to repair the Stewart Avenue Bridge if NYS gives the City authority to' transfer grant monies rather than to repair the Thurston Avenue Bridge in 1989. 2) Hudson Street Project T e next pu lic meeting on the Hudson Street Project has been tentatively scheduled for April 4, 1989. The preliminary design should be back by that date. BPW Minutes March 8, 11079 -3- Engineer Gray reported that he would like to address the Committee of the Whole at their next meeting on March 15, 1989 with ideas for decisions such as sidewalks on the west side, curbs, design, etc. 3) Fire Stations The ire stations materi -al has been returned to the architect. The bids for the Fire Stations Project will be advertised March 15, 1989 and should be returned by mid April 1989 so that contracts can be awarded as soon'as possible. BUILDINGS AND PROPERTIES ITEMS: Bids or Sedans Bids were received on February 21, 1989, for furnishing sedans. Resolution By Commissioner Cannon: Seconded by Commissioner Sprague RESOLVED, That the contract for furnishing a compact sedan (Y) for the Meter Section be awarded to W.T. Pritchard, Inc., O for their low bid of $7,354.88 and be it further RESOLVED, That all bids for furnishing a mid -size sedan be rejected for being over budget. m Q Carried Unanimously Encroachment Request A request was received from Stuart Lewis, owner of Holleys on the Commons, for an encroachment agreement. Resolution By Commissioner Cannon: Seconded by Commissioner Cox RESOLVED, That the request of Stuart Lewis be approved pendin approval by the City Attorney and the Superintendent of Public Works with the standard encroachment fees. Discussion followed in regard to how far the building will encroach on City property. A vote on the resolution resulted as follows: Carried Unanimously HIGHWAY ITEMS: Snow Plow E ui ment Bid received on March 2, equipment. 1989 for furnishing snow plow Resolution By Commissioner Sprague: Seconded by Commissioner Daley RESOLVED, That the contract for furnishing snow plow be awarded to Steuben Supply Co. equipment low bid of $12,594.00. of Bath, New York, for their Carried Unanimously CREEKS, BRIDGES AND PARKS ITEMS: Cass Park Ice S a t i n g R i n A Kink Location Plan dated February 15, 1989 was presented at the Committee meeting of March 1, 1989, for the new skating rink at Cass Park. This plan calls for the relocation of the tennis courts and the site of the new rink east of the existing rink and on an east /west directional location. Resolution By Commissioner Stone: Seconded by Commissioner Cox RESOLVED, That the Rink Location Plan dated February 15, 1989 presented by Andy Sciarabba for anew ice skating rink be approved as the best overall location for the traffic patterns and visibility impact in Cass Parkr F° 108 BPW Minutes March 8, 1989; -4- Discussion followed on the floor. Commissioner Stone stated she has received numerous phone calls in regard to the site of the new skating rink. She reported the major concern was,that the rink would ruin the character of Cass Park, obstruct vision, and it was going to be impossible to see any of natures wonders again. A vote on the resolution resulted as followed: Carried Unanimously WATER AND SEWER ITEMS: 0 $ M Ai The New York State Conference of Mayors has notified the Mayor that Governor Cuomo has recommended the phase out of sewer 0 $ M Aid over the next two (2) years. This would result in the City losing approximately $100,000 per year which would have to be made up by the rate payers. Resolution By Commissioner Cox: Seconded by Commissioner Daley RESOLVED, That the Board of Public Works go on record as opposing this phase out of aid and be it further RESOLVED, That our State Senator and Assemblyman be made aware of this opposition by the Board. Carried Unanimously REPORT OF SPECIAL COMMITTEES: Audit Report Resolution By Commissioner Daley: Seconded by Commissioner Stone RESOLVED, That bills listed on the following Abstracts be approved for payment: Abstract #5 General Fund . . . . . . . . . . .$ 59,194.39 Water and Sewer Fund . . . . . . . . . .$ 8,906.98 Joint Activity Fund. . . . . . . . . . .$ 6,449.66 Capital Projects . . . . . . . . . . . .$ 9,541.59 Abstract #61 Ithaca Area Wastewater Treatment Facility Capital Projects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$ 2,137.01 and be it further RESOLVED, That bills receivable be approved and rendered. Carried Unanimously REPORT OF BOARD LIAISONS Plannin p velo ment Board Commissioner Daley reported that the Planning and Developmerrt Board will hold two (2) meetings per month due to numerous Site Plan Review applications. One meeting per month will be held for site plan and subdivision review, the second meeting will be for planning issues. ADJOURNMENT: On a motion the meeting adjourned at 4:45 P.M. Callista Paolange i Commissioner Reeves Citv Clerk V i c e Chai r