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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMN-BPW-1989-11-29241 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. Fa 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 242 2 BPW Minutes Nov. 29, 1989 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. I 243 3 BPW Minutes Nov. 29, 1989 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 J 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 244 4 BPW Minutes Nov. 29, 1989 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 O . m a 5 BPW Minutes Nov. 29, 1989 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. ,-\ L I a. "Ba- L(- Julie C. Boyle Deputy City Clerk 245