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Home My WebLink AboutMN-BPW-1990-09-12395 BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS CITY OF ITHACA, NEW YORK Regular Meeting 4:00 pm September 12, 1990 PRESENT: Mayor Nichols Commissioners (4) Connor, Cannon, Berg, Cox OTHERS PRESENT: Superintendent of Public Works - Thadani Acting Asst. Superintendent - Carpenter City Engineer - Gray City Attorney - Kennedy Council Liaison - Blanchard Deputy City Controller - Thayer Deputy City Clerk - Boyle EXCUSED: Commissioner Reeves 0 APPROVAL OF MINUTES: (` Approval of Minutes of the August 15, 1990 Board of Public Works Meeting m Resolution Q By Commissioner Connor: Seconded by Commissioner Cannon RESOLVED, That the Minutes of the August 15, 1990 Board of Public Works Meeting be approved as published. Carried Unanimously Approval of Minutes of the August 29, 1990 Board of Public Works Meeting Resolution By Commissioner Connor: Seconded by Commissioner Cannon RESOLVED, That approval of the Minutes of the August 29, 1990 Board of Public Works Meeting be postponed until September 26, 1990. Carried Unanimously Buildings, Properties and Transit Items Commissioner Cannon requested the addition of Item A - Award of Contract for Asbestos Abatement - Resolution. No Board member objected. REPORT OF CITY ATTORNEY: Asst. City Attorney Kennedy reported that she has met with Chief McEwen regarding illegal dumping complaint procedures. Chief McEwen stated that the Police Department's official policy on handling dumping complaints is to take a preliminary report and turn the complaint over to the Tompkins County Sheriff's Department, which has a person who follows up on these complaints. The Department of Public Works receives a copy of all complaints. REPORT OF COUNCIL LIAISON: Common Council Liaison Blanchard requested that the Board consider waiving the $200.00 use fee for the Cass Park ballfields on September 30, 1990 for Slotteo's Men's and Women's Softball Teams' 4th annual softball marathon, that will benefit the American Red Cross and Beep Baseball programs. Resolution By Commissioner Cannon: Seconded by Commissioner Berg RESOLVED, That the Board of Public Works authorizes a waiver of the $200.00 fee for use of the Cass Park ballfields by Slotteo's Men's and Women's Softball Teams for their 4th annual softball marathon, pursuant to the Superintendent's review and approval. 39() 2 BPW Minutes September 12, 1990 The proceeds from this event will be donated to the American Red Cross and Beep Baseball programs. REPORT OF SUPERINTENDENT: Superintendent Thadani reported appointments and promotions: Carried Unanimously that he has made the following William Park, to the position of Truck Driver, at an hourly rate of $6.27, effective September 3,-1990. Michael Austin, promoted to the position of Maintenance Worker, at an hourly rate of $6.33, effective September 3, 1990. Jack Allen, promoted to the position of Truck Driver, at an hourly rate of $7.33, effective September 3, 1990. Rose Marribitt, promoted to the position of Maintenance Worker, at an hourly rate of $6.09, effective September 10, 1990. Superintendent Thadani also reported on the following: Solid Waste The County has reiterated their offer of paying $6.00 an hour for supervision of the recycling center retroactive to August 15, 1990, but they will not pay the additional costs the City has incurred, even though their surveys have shown that only 3 -5% of the people using the recycling center are City residents. Superintendent Thadani suggested that the City either turn supervision of the recycling center over to the County completely, or cut back the operations of the. center one day a week and only use seasonal staff. Superintendent Thadani felt that the contract with the County should be studied again as there seems to be confusion over the interpretation of it. Further discussion on this matter was referred to the Committee of the Whole. Sludge Composting The County would like to take the leadership role in composting all solid waste in the County including sludge. REPORT OF ACTING ASST. SUPERINTENDENT: Acting Asst. Superintendent Carpenter reported that the following projects are proceeding: N. Taylor Place gravel basing Oil and stone street repairs Cleveland Avenue curb replacements South Plain Street gravel basing Route 13 clean out structure Third Street sidewalks Crosswalk striping Sign Replacements Acting Asst. Superintendent Carpenter also noted that a team from the Contract Auditing Bureau of NYSDOT is preparing a auditing manual for transit systems throughout New York State and is using Ithaca Transit as a model. , REPORT OF CITY ENGINEER: City Engineer Gray reported that the following projects are proceeding: Water and Sewer Budget preparation Thurston Avenue Bridge - will be complete by October 3, 1990 397 3 BPW Minutes September 12, 1990 Cornell Street Water Tank - will be on line shortly Haller Boulevard Water Tank - new tank will be going up this week Fire Stations - will be complete by mid - September Sidewalk Contract . Cayuga Street bridge design Reservoir sediment survey Hudson Street - a Bolton Point water main has been discovered at Therm Curve and needs to be moved. BUILDINGS,_ PROPERTIES AND TRANSIT ITEMS• Award of Contract for Asbestos Abatement Resolution By Commissioner Cannon: Seconded by Commissioner Cox WHEREAS, the City has received bids for asbestos abatement in (Y) three City buildings - City Hall, Hall of Justice and the Greater O Ithaca Activities Center, and WHEREAS, the bids have been reviewed by the City's consultant, resulting in their recommendation of award to Abscope (� Environmental with the lowest overall project cost for all the Q basic work and ten spot repairs; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the contract for asbestos abatement be awarded to Abscope Environmental Inc. of Canastota, New York, for their base bid of $70,085., and unit price work as provided in their bid submittal. Discussion followed on the floor. A vote on the Resolution resulted as follows: Carried Unanimously HIGHWAY ITEMS• Third Street Sidewalk Assessments By Commissioner Cannon: Seconded by Commissioner Connor WHEREAS, a public hearing was held on August 15, 1990 to allow the public to voice their concerns regarding the installation of curbing and sidewalks on Third Street, and WHEREAS, the abutting property owners have been adequately notified of these improvements; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Board of Public Works directs staff to proceed with said improvements and to assess abutting property owners accordingly with said improvements. Carried Unanimously CREEKS, BRIDGES AND PARKS ITEMS: Request to Waive Fee for Large Pavilion at Stewart Park The Mayor, Common Council and City Department Heads plan on sponsoring an Employee Recognition Picnic for City employees on Friday, September 28, 1990 from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm at Stewart Park, and are requesting use of the large pavilion at no cost. Resolution By Commissioner Cox: Seconded by Commissioner Connor WHEREAS, this function is a City function, in appreciation of the outstanding and dedicated service the City has received from its employees; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Board of Public Works waives the fee for the large pavilion at Stewart Park on September 28, 1990, from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm, for the purpose of the City of Ithaca" Employee Recognition Picnic. Carried Unanimously 398 4 BPW Minutes September 12, 1990 WATER AND SEWER ITEMS• Commissioner Cox reported that Alderperson Blanchard has sent a memorandum to the Mayor and Common Council summarizing the activities of the Special Joint Subcommittee pertaining to the Sewer Use Ordinance and the discussions with the Town and Village of Lansing and the Town of Dryden. The subcommittee of the SJS started discussions this week with a representative from the Town and Village of Lansing and the Town of Dryden about the possibility of buying into the Wastewater Treatment Plant. These discussions will be continued. REPORT OF SPECIAL COMMITTEES: Audit Report Resolution By Commissioner Cannon: Seconded RESOLVED, That bills listed on the for payment: Abstract #17 by Commissioner Berg following Abstract be approved General Fund.. • •. .$ 64,593.65 Water and Sewer Fund ..................... 1,375.29 Joint Activity Fund ..................... 29,944.91 Capital Projects ............................. 405,173.21 and, be it further RESOLVED, That bills receivable be approved and rendered. Carried Unanimously Reauest for Funds for Removal of Buried Tanks on Linden Avenue Resolution By Commissioner Cannon: Seconded by Commissioner Connor WHEREAS, two contaminated tanks were found buried in front of 227 Linden Avenue, on land apparently belonging to the City, and WHEREAS, these tanks were tested and found to contain high levels of gasoline, which if left intact, could pose a serious safety threat; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Board of Public Works directs staff to proceed with the removal of these tanks and all contaminated soil surrounding these tanks, and, be it further RESOLVED, That the Board of Public Works requests the Budget and Administration Committee to allocate appropriate funds for this purpose. Discussion followed on the floor. A vote on the Resolution resulted as follows: Carried Unanimously NEW BUSINESS: Mayor Nichols reported that Third Street, in conjunction Mayor requested that all the new road as a City street. responsible for naming this Meadow Place as it runs along a new road has been built off of with the new Industrial Park. The preparations be made to adopt this The Ithaca Urban Renewal Agency is street and has considered the name Meadow Street. ADJOURNMENT: on a motion the meeting adjourned at 5:21 pm. /mil! (.�,�C, --CC ; r "� - � Julie Conley Boyle Deputy City Clerk Benjamin Nichols Mayor