HomeMy WebLinkAboutMN-BPW-1989-09-20BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
Meeting of September 20, 1989
NOTES
Present: Commissioners Cannon, Cox, Daley, Reeves, Sprague;
Council Liaison Nichols, Acting Supt. Fabbroni, City Engr. Gray.
Commissioner Reeves chaired the meeting.
The following were additions to the Agenda:
6. Request for easement at 108 Water Street.
7. Engineering Equipment Requests.
8. Dispute of water and sewer bill at 202 Madison Street.
The following were deletions to the Agenda:
1. Review of Jeff Coleman Trash Removal Bill - this discussion
will take place at the October 4, 1989 meeting.
4. Ithaca Industrial Park discussion with Thys Van Cort - this
will take place at the October 4, 1989 meeting.
1• DISPUTE OF WATER AND SEWER BILL AT 202 MADISON STREET
Laura Kreidler and Karen Pisciotta, owners of the above
residence, were present to dispute the $907.78 charges for
replacing water at their residence. They noted the background
for this service - there was a leak between the curb box and the
main, and therefore this had to be corrected by the City as it is
in the City right -of -way. City Engr. Gray explained the
regulations, and noted that the pipe at this residence had to be
converted to copper. Discussion followed about the City labor
charges. The owners felt it was unfair to charge them for this
service and felt they should have been given the option to get
bids for this work. The owners asked why their City taxes did
not cover this service. Acting Supt. Fabbroni explained that
water and sewer is paid through revenue, not taxes. City
Chamberlain Parsons noted that her office is willing to work with
property owners to set up a payment schedule for high water and
sewer charges. The property owners will contact the
Chamberlain's Office.
2. REQUEST FOR EASEMENT AT 108 WATER STREET
Paul Tavelli, attorney representing Mrs. Vivian Laube at 108
Water Street, was present for discussion. He noted that Mrs.
Laube's paved driveway crosses the City's Water Filter Plant's
property, and this driveway cannot be relocated. It wap also
(SW noted that the City is using a small piece of Mrs. Laube's
property. City Engr. Gray looked over this property and felt
that the attorneys could reach an agreement concerning these
easements, as the City would not want to build a structure over
Mrs. Laube's driveway as there is a 24" raw water main
underneath. The BPW agreed to the easements and asked for an
updated survey.
3. REQUEST FOR EXPUNGEMENT OF LATE PENALTY ON WATER & SEWER
BILL - 105 HONNESS LANE
City Chamberlain Parson was present to explain this request. Mr.
Robert Terwillegar of 105 Honness Lane is asking for expungement
of the late penalty on his water and sewer bill. It seems that
Mr. Terwillegar was in California and failed to notify the
Chamberlain's Office of his change in address. City Chamberlain
Parsons noted that she felt her office did the best they could
with the information given. Discussion followed. The BPW denied
Mr. Terwillegar's request for expungement of the late penalty on
his water and sewer bill because they felt it was his
responsibility to notify the Chamberlain's Office with a current
address.
4. REQUEST FROM ENGINEERING AND UTILITIES DIVISION FOR
EXPUNGEMENT OF BILL TO REPLACE FIRE HYDRANT
City Engineer Gray explained this request - it seems there was a
record keeping mistake in the Engineering and Utilities Division.
A fire hydrant was replaced for Lake View Boat Haulers, Inc., and
they were charged $2,220.76. However, the bill was recalculated
by their insurance company and a check from them was issued in
the amount of $2,410.19. The BPW agreed to expunge the first
bill, and issue a new bill totaling $2,410.19.
5. CNG TRANSMISSIONS CORP REQUEST TO BUILD PIPELINE
Mark Wheeler, attorney for CNG, and Mike Frederick, engineer for
CNG, were present to explain their new proposal to the BPW. Mr.
Wheeler noted the two concerns the BPW had with CNG's original
proposal - the adverse effects this pipeline may have on the
wooded area, and the possible inability to remove gravel build -up
in Six Mile Creek. Mr. Frederick explained CNG's new proposal -
they will build the pipeline within the current NYSEG right -of-
way, and this will not necessitate the cutting of any trees
outside the NYSEG right -of -way. Mr. Frederick further noted that
CNG will bury the pipeline deeper, to allow the removal of gravel
build -up in Six Mile Creek to continue. Discussion followed
about the NYSEG right -of -way. Acting Supt. Fabbroni verified
what Mr. Frederick said, noting he took Walt Happel, Water and
Sewer Director, with him to look at the gravel build -up.
Discussion followed about this pipeline and the opinion of the
Conservation Advisory Council. Acting Supt. Fabbroni felt that
the CAC had no objections - it was noted that no unique species
are found in this area. City Engr. Gray asked that markers be
put on creek banks. The BPW agreed to support the construction
of a pipeline as presented and asked that CAC be consulted again
for approval.
6. ENGINEERING EQUIPMENT REQUESTS
City Engr. Gray asked the BPW for their endorsement of equipment
requests for the 1990 budget. He asked for the purchase of a
light meter, noting this would be able to answer many questions
concerning lighting in the City. He asked for $600 for the
purchase of one light meter. He further requested to update
surveying equipment amounting to $20,000, and wants to fund this
through various capital project funds. Acting Supt. Fabbroni
noted that he felt this equipment was necessary. Discussion
followed. The BPW agreed to approve the Engineering equipment
requests.
7. EAST SPENCER STREET TRAFFIC PROBLEMS
Jill Vukovic presented a petition to the BPW requesting speed
bumps on East Spencer Street. She said that speeding is a real
problem. This street is posted for 15 mph, but it is not
enforceable since it is a yellow and black sign, instead of white
and black. She asked for the posting of a "Deaf Child in Area"
sign. She showed the BPW a video of a typical day on East
Spencer Street, noting the high volume of traffic, the speeding,
and the number of children on this street. Due to the lack of
time, this topic will be discussed again at the October 4th
Committee of the Whole meeting.
Meeting adjourned at 6:10 p.m.
Notes by
Lisa Cornell
Administrative Secretary