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BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS
CITY OF ITHACA, NEW YORK
Regular Meeting
PRESENT:
Mayor Gutenberger
Commissioners (5)
4:00 P.M. November 29, 1989
- Cox,,Sprague, Daley, Cannon, Reeves
OTHERS PRESENT:
Acting Supt. of Public Works - Fabbroni
City Engineer - Gray
Deputy City Clerk - Boyle
Deputy City Controller - Thayer
City Controller - Cafferillo
Common Council Liaison - Nichols
() PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
O Mayor Gutenberger led all present in the Pledge of Allegiance to
the American flag.
Approval of the Minutes of the November 8, 1989 Board of Public
CO Works Meeting
Q By Commissioner Cox: Seconded by Commissioner Sprague
RESOLVED, That the Minutes of the November 8, 1989 Board of
Public Works meeting be approved as published.
Carried Unanimously
ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA:
Request for Executive Session
Common Council Liaison Nichols requested an Executive Session of
the Board of Public Works in regard to personnel matters.
PETITIONS AND HEARINGS OF PERSONS BEFORE BOARD:
Marion VanLone - 115 Brandon Place addressed the Board regarding
a damaged sidewalk in front of her house. Ms. VanLone stated
that she has received notification that this sidewalk would be
repaired at her expense. She feels that repairing this sidewalk
is not her responsibility as the sidewalk was damaged due to City
snow plows. Ms. Van Lone presented the Board with pictures of
the damaged sidewalk as well as pictures of tracks made on her
lawn by City snow plows. Ms. Van Lone has contacted Lynn Gifford
from the City Engineer's office who concurred that this damage
was caused by the plows.
Motion to Refer to the Committee of the Whole
By Commissioner Cannon: Seconded by Commissioner Sprague
RESOLVED, That the damaged sidewalk at 115 Brandon Place be
referred to the Committee of the Whole for their meeting on
December 6, 1989.
Carried Unanimously
Sidewalks on Valley Road
Marion VanLone also expressed to the Board her concern that there
are no sidewalks along Valley Road. She explained that the
children on Brandon Place use this route to go to Belle Sherman
Elementary School and must walk on the road.
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City Controller Cafferillo reported that the Budget and
Administration Committee of the Whole will meet tonight, November
29, 1989 to discuss revenues of Capital Projects, Capital
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Reserves and to set the Tax Rate. The Budget and Administration
Committee will propose an adjustment in parking fees by
establishing a $.25 charge for.the first hour of parking and an
increase in the fee for monthly parking permits. The projected
revenues are based on the number.af permits sold by the City
Chamberlains office. City Controller Cafferillo stated that he
needs an assurance that the Board of Public Works is willing to
act 6n an increase, effective January 1990 so that the revenues
can be placed in the budget.
City Controller Cafferillo answered questions from the Board in
regard to income from parking fees.
Increase Fees for Parking
Resolution
By Commissioner Daley: Seconded by Commissioner Reeves
RESOLVED, That the Board of Public Works will adjust parking
rates in the City of Ithaca to generate an additional $45,000 in
revenue.
Further discussion followed on the floor.
A vote on the resolution resulted as follows:
Carried Unanimously
REPORT OF ACTING SUPERINTENDENT:
Appointments
Acting Superintendent of Public Works reported he has made the
following appointments and promotions:
Thomas Slater, to the position of Part -time Parking Lot
Attendant, at an hourly rate of $5.96, effective November 18,
1989.
David VanEtten, to the position of Truck Driver, at an hourly
rate of $6.12, effective November 13, 1989.
Donald Milks, to the position of Truck Driver, at an hourly rate
of $6.12, effective November 13, 1989.
Douglas Marion, to the position of Truck Driver, at an hourly
rate of $6.12, effective November 13, 1989.
Kenneth McComb, to the position of Laborer, at an hourly rate of
$5.36, effective November 13, 1989.
Richard Bennett, to the position of Laborer, at an hourly rate of
$5.36, effective November 13, 1989.
Rose Marribitt, to the position of Laborer, at an hourly rate of
$5.36, effective November 27, 1989.
Larry Stanton, to the position of Laborer, at an hourly rate of
$5.36, effective October 23, 1989.
Promotions
George Seeley, to the position of Maintainer, at an hourly rate
of $7.12, effective November 13, 1989.
Roger Ward, to the position of Maintainer, at an hourly rate of
$7.12, effective November 13, 1989.
Daniel Ramer, to the position of Wastewater Treatment Operator,
at an annual salary of $15,304, effective October 26, 1989.
and he asked the Board's concurrence.
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Resolution
By Commissioner Daley:. Seconded by Commissioner Cannon
RESOLVED, That the appointments and promotions presented by
Acting Superintendent Fabbroni hre approved as presented.
r Carried Unanimously
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Tompkins County Recycling Contract
The City's contract with Lynn Leopold, Recycling Coordinator
terminates on December 31, 1989 and she will become a Tompkins
County employee as of January 1, 1990.
Work on the sticker system is still ongoing. The method and
locations for selling the stickers has not been decided at this
time.
Co Cass Park Maintenance Building
O Cass Park Maintenance Building construction is progressing. The
walls are completed and the roof will be completed by the end of
December 1989.
(n Street Clean -up
Q Street clean -up of leaves and yard debris is nearly completed.
Retaining Wall on Linn Street
The City is repairing a retaining wall on Linn.Street.
Cascadilla Creek
The annual construction on Cascadilla Creek will begin on the
west side of the creek between Hancock and Madison Streets.
Lighting on the
There have been
lighting on the
that they would
condition. The
electrical need
Commons
follow -up meetings with consultants in regard to
Commons. The Commons Advisory Board has stated
like to see the Commons back in its original
City has met with Tony Egner in regard to the
s on The Commons.
Seneca Street Parking Ramp
The City is looking into automated and computerized systems for
the Seneca Street Parking Ramp for record keeping management
improvements.
REPORT OF CITY ENGINEER:
City Engineer Gray reported on the following:
State and Mitchell Street Island
The Island that was installed at the State and Mitchell Street
intersection has received positive comments from the public. The
City has requested that NYSEG up -grade the seven light fixtures
that surround that intersection.
octupus Intersection Signilization
The City has completed their study for signilization at the
Octupus intersection and will be forwarding a report to the
Department of Transportation for their comment.
Thurston Avenue Bridge
The Thurston Avenue Bridge project will go out to bid in December
1989 and will to be returned by January 1990.
Hudson Street Project
The Hudson Street Project will
are expected to be returned by
go out bid in December 1989 and
January 1990.
Wastewater Treatment Plant
The electrical project at the Wastewater Treatment Plant will go
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out in December 1989 with bids to be returned in January 1990.
Subdivision
The City Engineers office has been receiving a lot of subdivision
review paper work.
New Fire Stations
The construction at the New Fire Station sites is progressing.
BUILDING AND PROPERTIES ITEMS:
Skateboarding
Commissioner Cox reported that he spoke to Sam Cohen in regard to
comments received from the Skateboard Club at the last Committee
of the Whole meeting and explained to Mr. Cohen that the
Skateboard Club has been referred to the Youth Bureau. He also
reported that the Youth Bureau is anxious to discuss the issue of
skateboarding. Commissioner Cox advised the skateboard club that
the Youth Bureau Board will meet on December 4, 1989 at the Cutia
Building.
The skateboard club has but together a list of projected costs,
excluding labor and has ordered blue prints for a proposed skate
boarding park.
HIGHWAY ITEMS:
Skateboarding • in the City of Ithaca
The issue of skateboarding in the City of Ithaca has been a topic
of discussion for some time.
Resolution
By Commissioner Sprague: Seconded by Commissioner Cannon
WHEREAS, a local skateboarding group.appeared before the Board of
Public Works to present their enthusiasm and support of
skateboarding and
WHEREAS, The Board of Public Works wishes to protect the safety
and well- being of skateboarders, as well as pedestrians and the
motoring public, and
WHEREAS, The Board of Public Works is sensitive to the
skateboarder's request for a skateboarding facility, now
therefore be it
RESOLVED, That the Board of Public Works respectfully urges
Common Council to investigate alternatives for the skateboarders
and to consider designating a committee comprised of members of
the Youth Bureau Board, the Board of Public Works and Common
Council to thoroughly discuss and resolve the issue of
skateboarding in the City of Ithaca, and be it further
RESOLVED, That this committee reach a decision regarding
skateboarding before March of 1990.
Discussion followed on the floor.
Commissioner Reeves reported that she has discussed the issue of
skateboarding with Police Chief McEwen and he is in favor of
solving this issue. Chief McEwen has received information from
Saratoga Springs on how their skateboarding issue was resolved
and the funding sources used to build and maintain a facility.
He will forward that information to the Board.
A vote on the resolution resulted as follows:
Carried Unanimously
CREEKS, BRIDGES AND PARKS ITEMS:
Skateboarding in DeWitt Park
Resolution
By Commissioner Cannon: Seconded by Commissioner Cox
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WHEREAS, The Board of Public Works passed a resolution dated
June 14, 1989 banning the use of skateboards in DeWitt Park, and
WHEREAS, The Board of Public Works wishes to reaffirm this ban,
now therefore be it
RESOLVED, That the Board of Public Works respectfully requests
the Charter and Ordinance.,Committee of Common Council to review
this resolution dated June 14, 1989, and to take the appropriate
action necessary to enact a local law banning the use of
skateboards in DeWitt Park.
A vote on the resolution resulted as follows.
Carried Unanimously
REPORT OF SPECIAL COMMITTEES:
Audit Report
By Commissioner Reeves: Seconded by Commissioner Cox
RESOLVED, That the bills listed on the following Abstracts be
approved for payment:
Abstract #22
General Fund. . . . . . . . . . . .$185,336.54
Water and Sewer Fund. . . . . . . .$ 14,428.34
Joint Activity Fund . . . . . . . .$ 9,203.93
Capital Projects. . . . . . . . . .$ 92,748.02
Abstract #66
Ithaca Area Wastewater Treatment Facility
Capital Projects. . . . . . . . . .$ 62,014.26
and be it further
RESOLVED, That bills receivable be approved and rendered.
Carried Unanimously
NEW BUSINESS•
Request for Executive Session
Acting Superintendent of Public Works requested the Board move
into an Executive Session.
Resolution
By Commissioner Daley: Seconded by Commissioner Reeves
RESOLVED, That the Board of Public Works adjourn their regular
meeting and move into Executive Session.
Carried Unanimously
ADJOURNMENT:
The Board of Public Works came out of Executive Session and on a
motion adjourned at 5:45 P.M.
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Julie C. Boyle
Deputy City Clerk
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