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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMN-BPW-1989-06-21BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE (W Meeting of June 21, 1989 NOTES Present: Commissioners Cannon, Cox, Daley, Reeves, Sprague; Council Liaison Nichols, Acting Supt. Fabbroni, City Engr. Gray. Commissioner Reeves chaired the meeting. I. SCIENCE CENTER PROPOSAL FOR OLD SEWER PLANT Bob Leathers, an architect working for the Science Center, was present for discussion. He passed out a site plan for the area the Science Center would like to use, and how they would use it if they could. He noted that he has presented this to the Mayor and to Planning and Development. Discussion followed about the schedule the Science Center was following. Mr. Leathers noted that the Science Center would like to have a preliminary agreement by Fall, and hope to be in the building by Fall, 1990. He further noted that an extensive site search has been done, and that this site was favored because it is easily accessible off Route 13. Discussion followed about the proposed site plan - Mr. Leathers noted the proposed community park in the corner of the lot. It was noted that several other committees are looking at this site. Commissioner Reeves noted that the BPW and DPW are looking into the future needs for the DPW, and if this site is still needed for the DPW's use. The BPW will review the DPW operations report, submitted by retired Supt. Dougherty, staff will also review this report and add their comments, and this issue will be discussed at a future meeting. 2. WATER AND SEWER BILLS City Chamberlain Parsons presented three requests for expungement of late penalties from water and sewer bills. 1. Broome Developmental Services, 214 -216 West Lincoln Street, contends they never received their December bill. They asked for expungement of $44.52. After the BPW reviewed and ascertained that the address on the bill was correct, the BPW agreed to deny this request. 2. Allen Ekman, 701 Hector Street, was not receiving his bills due to an address error in the Chamberlain's Office. He asked expungement of $27.36. After reviewing this request, the BPW agreed that the error was due to the City's fault, and agreed to expunge $27.36 from Mr. Ekman's bill. BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE June 21, 1989 Page 2 3. Sal Pirro, 404 West State Street, asked for expungement of $4.32 from his bill. His bill arrived late since he did not file a current address with the Chamberlain's Office. The BPW agreed that Mr. Pirro should have filed an address change to ensure his bill being delivered promptly and to the right address, and denied this request. 3. YOUTH BUREAU SUMMER JOBS PROGRAM Alderperson Peterson, Beth Mulholland - Circle Greenway, and Youth Bureau employees were present for discussion. Alderperson Peterson described the project the Youth Bureau would like to undertake. She noted that a grant was given to the Youth Bureau from the New York State Conservation Corps to rehabilitate the steps in Six Mile Creek. Rick Dietrich from the Youth Bureau, further described the project. Commissioner Daley was concerned that the section completed would encourage people to wander into areas that are not complete. Discussion followed about the area surrounding the steps, and if the future use of this area has been determined yet. Ms. Mulholland felt that this project would make the area more structured instead of natural, and felt that it is the wrong time to do this project as the DPW doesn't have the personnel to monitor it. Commissioner Sprague asked about the condition of the stairs, and if they were being rebuilt to lead to nothing. Mr. Dietrich showed the BPW prints of the area, and noted that materials used on this project would be same as original materials. Discussion followed. Alderperson Peterson noted that she supported this project, while Ms. Mulholland was against it at this time, noting that it needed professional masonry work. Commissioner Daley felt that the BPW had three options; 1) to approve and let the group get started on this project, 2) to deny, and ask the group to wait, or 3) approve as part of a larger plan for that area. Discussion followed. The BPW agreed to support this project with the stipulation that a more detailed explanation of goals for this area be given to them before any more work is done. 4. TREE ORDINANCE Commissioner Reeves noted that she went to the last Charter and Ordinance meeting and they approved the wording changes that the BPW requested in this ordinance. S. FARMERS MARKET PLASTIC ROOFS Commissioner Daley noted that at the Farmers Market Inlet Island site several vendors have installed plastic roofs. He noted that �r these roofs look tacky and are not tied down. Discussion followed about the City's responsibility; it was noted that the City didn't have the legal authority to force the vendors to take them down. The BPW decided to support a resolution asking the vendors to take the roofs down each week. BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE June 21, 1989 Page 3 6. ROUTE 96 - BPW STATEMENT Commissioner Reeves noted that Common Council has already made a decision about Route 96, and noted that the BPW never took a formal stand. It was noted that the decision is in the State's hands. Commissioner Cox was concerned about Common Council sending orders to the Engineering Dept. to find alternatives. Discussion followed, and this topic may be discussed again when the State submits their decision. 7. CORNELL UNIVERSITY PARKING PLAN Council Liaison Nichols noted that Cornell is going to revise their proposed plan, possibility lowering fees. Commissioner Daley felt that the BPW should ask Cornell to revise any plan that is going to encourage employees and students to park off - campus. The BPW agreed to relay their concerns to Cornell. Deputy Planning Director Mazzarella will report to the BPW the results of the recent parking study. 8. FIRE STATIONS RENOVATIONS City Engr. Gray noted that all contractors are going to do the work simultaneously, and both will overlap the critical time - polling and election time. It was noted that the work is generally limited to the housing and office quarters, and that the bays will probably be available. 9. WATER TREATMENT PLANT CHIEF OPERATOR Bill Baker asked the BPW about this position. The BPW asked Mr. Baker to discuss this with the City Engr., and report to them in two weeks. 10. WEST HILL MASTER PLAN Commissioner Reeves asked the BPW if they were prepared to make a statement on this plan. Concerns were noted - lack of through traffic, traffic pressures put on particular streets. Commissioner Daley noted that he worked with this group and that many things were compromises, but he felt it was the best plan. The BPW will discuss this further at their next COW meeting. 11. STA -HOME HEALTH CARE REQUEST FOR PARKING PERMITS After reviewing this request for four (4) parking permits in metered zones, the BPW decided to deny this request. Meeting adjourned at 6:05 p.m. Notes by Lisa Cornell