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-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.
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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