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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMN-BPW-1989-12-27255 -BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS CITY OF ITHACA, NEW YORK Regular Meeting 4:00 PM' December 27, 1989 PRESENT: Mayor Gutenberger Commissioners (5) - Reeve, Cox, Daley, Cannon, Sprague OTHERS PRESENT: Deputy City Clerk - Boyle Deputy City Controller - Thayer Transit Supervisor - Carpenter PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Mayor Gutenberger led all present in the Pledge of Allegiance to (� the American Flag. O MINUTES: -.� Approval of Minutes of the November 29, 1989 Board of Public Works Meeting m By Commissioner Sprague: Seconded by Commissioner Reeves Q RESOLVED, That the Minutes of the November 29, 1989 Board of Public Works meeting be approved as published. Carried Unanimously ADDITIONS TO OR DELETIONS FROM THE AGENDA: Buildings and Properties Items Commissioner Cannon requested the addition of Item A - Award of Contract for Sign Applicator. No Board Member objected. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR: Mayor Gutenberger advised the Board that Acting Superintendent Fabbroni and City Engineer Gray were both on authorized vacations and that Transit Supervisor Bernie Carpenter was present to answer any questions regarding agenda items. Mayor Gutenberger stated that the Department of Transportation had responded to Common Council's requests concerning the relocations of houses on Cliff Street and the elimination of the Park Street Cul de Sac in regard to Route 96 construction. The Department of Transportation has stated that they will not relocate these houses or provide for the screening of such houses from Cliff Street or include sidewalks at the berm after reconstruction because they are bound by Highway Law to only spend monies to acquire real estate for improvements that are directly related to highway purposes, and they stated that the highway improvements do not necessitate the acquisition of homes so their relocations cannot be included. In addition, the Department of Transportation will not eliminate the Park Street Cul de Sac to make a connection street from Route 96 to Route 89 because they feel this would only make matters worse. Mayor Gutenberger stated that Board members will be receiving a copy of this memo. Commissioner Daley asked Mayor Gutenberger if the Route 89 Alignment had also been rejected. The Mayor stated that it has not been rejected, and from verbal conversations with the Department of Transportation it looks favorable. Mayor Gutenberger extended his sincere thanks and gratitude to the Board and the staff for their service to the community and his administration. He expressed his appreciation for the 25()' 2 BPW Minutes Dec. 27, 1989 outstanding work the Department of Public Works has done for many years including his administration. BUILDINGS AND PROPERTIES ITEMS: Award of Contract for Sign Applicator Bids were received on Tuesday, December 26, 1989 for award on contract for one sign applicator. Resolution By Commissioner Cannon: Seconded by Commissioner Sprague RESOLVED, That the contract for awarding one sign applicator be awarded to Capitol Highway Metal Inc. of Baldwin Place, New York, for their low and only bid of $11,335. Commissioner Daley asked that the minutes reflect that the specifications for this sign applicator were general enough to invite other bidders but no other manufacturers participated. A vote on the resolution resulted as follows: Carried Unanimously HIGHWAY ITEMS• Transfer of Highway Funds Resolution By Commissioner Sprague: Seconded by Commissioner Cannon RESOLVED, That the Board of Public Works requests the Budget and Administration Committee of Common Council to transfer $75,000. from the 1989 operating account #5111 to 1990 Capital Project #228, Meadow Street Paving. Carried Unanimously PARKING AND TRAFFIC ITEMS: Geneva Street Loading Zones A request was received from the Senior Citizens Center asking that the two (2) loading zone parking spaces in front of their office at 213 South Geneva Street be changed to handicapped parking spaces. Resolution By Commissioner Daley: Seconded by Commissioner Reeves WHEREAS, The Traffic Engineer suggests that only one loading zone space be changed to handicapped parking space; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That one of the loading zone spaces at 213 South Geneva Street be changed to handicapped parking. Commissioner Cannon asked that the minutes reflect that a letter will be sent to the Senior Citizens Center explaining why only one space will be designated as handicapped parking. A vote on the resolution resulted as follows: Carried Unanimously WATER AND SEWER ITEMS: Water and Sewer Position The Director of Water and Sewer. Operations will be retiring in January 1990. ' Resolution By Commissioner Cox: Seconded by Commissioner Sprague WHEREAS, This impending retirement has resulted in an initial review of the department, and 257 3 BPW Minutes Dec. 27, 1989 WHEREAS, After careful and thorough review, the Board of Public Works has determined a need to create an additional position that would be responsible to oversee the day to day operations of the Water and Sewer Division; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That Staff work with the Civil Service Commission to establish this position as that equivalent to the Streets and Sanitation Supervisor in. the Streets and Facilities Division, and, be it further RESOLVED, That this title be forwarded to the Budget and Administration Committee to establish the position, and, be it further RESOLVED, That Staff further-develop the proposed modification of the existing position of Director of Water and Sewer for review (� before forwarding to Civil Service and the Budget and O Administration Committee. Discussion followed on the floor. 7 M A vote on the resolution resulted as follows: Q Carried Unanimously REPORT OF SPECIAL COMMITTEES: Audit Report Resolution By Commissioner Reeves: Seconded by Commissioner Daley RESOLVED, That bills listed on the following abstract be approved for payment: Abstract #24 General Fund ...... ..............................$ 53,500.17 Water and Sewer Fund ............................ 22,773.21 Joint Activity Fund ............................. 12,495.40 Capital Projects . ............................... 3,358.58 and, be it further RESOLVED, That bills receivable be approved and rendered. Carried Unanimously REPORT OF BOARD LIAISON: Commissioner Cannon reported that the upset over the new parking fees. suggestions in terms of the merchants customers for the first hour of Commissioner Cannon stated that he er unified response. Commons Advisory Board was They will be making some possibly reimbursing their parking in the garages. icouraged them to develop a NEW BUSINESS: Joe Daley Joe Daley has been elected to Common Council representing the Second Ward, thus giving up his seat on the Board of Public Works Resolution By Commissioner Reeves: Seconded by Commissioner Cannon WHEREAS, Joe has admirably served the Ithaca Community since 1987 as a Commissioner of the Board of Public Works and during his tenure the Department of Public Works has benefitted greatly by Joe's guidance, wisdom, dedication and sense of humor and WHEREAS, Joe has been involved in many public projects including the Farmers Market, Downtown Parking Study, Central Business District Lighting Study and 258 4 BPW Minutes Dec. 27, 1989 WHEREAS, Joe has worked as Board Liaison to and a member of the Planning and Development Board, a member of the Northside Land Use Committee and Liaison to the Conservation Advisory Council; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That on behalf of the entire community, the Board of Public Works hereby commends and applauds Joseph Daley for his two years of service and is certain that he will give the citizens the same dedication and loyalty to Common Council as he did to the Board of Public Works. Carried Unanimously Mayor John C: Gutenberger Resolution By Commissioner Reeves: Seconded by Commissioner Cox WHEREAS, John C. Gutenberger will be leaving the Mayor's office on December 31, 1989 to embark on new and different horizons, and WHEREAS, Mayor Gutenberger started his career in City government as an Alderman of Common Council from 1971 to 1982 before being elected as Mayor in 1983 and Mayor Gutenberger also served on the Board of Public Works from 1982 to 1983, and WHEREAS, it is the unanimous opinion of the Board of Public Works that Mayor Gutenberger has served the City of Ithaca faithfully and has given unstintingly of both his time and efforts to help solve all City problems coming to his attention, particularly those confronting the Board of Public Works; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Board of Public Works does hereby express it's formal and very sincere thanks and appreciation to Mayor Gutenberger for his leadership and cooperation extended to the Board, for his unselfish devotion as a City Official, his past awareness and sensitivity to all City employees, the general public and the citizens of the City of Ithaca and wishes him the best of luck in all his future endeavors. Carried Unanimously ADJOURNMENT: On a motion the meeting was adjourned at 4:30 pm. Julie C. Boyle Deputy City Clerk Carol C. Reeves Vice Chairperson