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BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS
CITY OF ITHACA, NEW YORK
Regular Meeting 4:00 P.M. October 10, 1990
PRESENT:
Mayor Nichols
Commissioners (6) - Connor, Cannon, Reeves, Cox, Berg, Brandford
OTHERS PRESENT:
Superintendent of Public Works - Thadani
Acting Asst. Superintendent - Carpenter
City Engineer - Gray
Assistant City Attorney - Kennedy
Common Council Liaison - Blanchard
Deputy City Controller - Thayer
Deputy City Clerk - Boyle
City Chamberlain - Parsons
DPW Fiscal Manager - Carpenter
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Mayor Nichols led all present in the Pledge of Allegiance to the
American Flag.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Approval of the Minutes of the September 26 1990 Board of Public
Works Meeting
By Commissioner Reeves: Seconded by Commissioner Cox
RESOLVED, That approval of the Minutes of the September 26, 1990
Board of Public Works meeting be postponed until October 24,
1990.
Carried Unanimously
ADDIT
Special Order of Business
Mayor Nichols requested a Special Order of Business.
No Board member objected.
SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS:
Naming of New Road and Industrial Park
Mayor Nichols read the following Resolution into the record:
WHEREAS, the Board of Public Works is responsible for naming the
new road and industrial park in the vicinity of Third and Meadow
Streets, and
WHEREAS, Sally Carpenter has been employed by the City of Ithaca
in the Department of Public Works since September 27, 1961, and
WHEREAS, Bernie Carpenter, though 72 days shy of his wife in
seniority, has been employed by the City of Ithaca in the
Department of Public Works since December 8, 1961, and
WHEREAS, both Bernie and Sally will be retiring from the City of
Ithaca in 1991, after a total of over 58 years of service to the
City of Ithaca, and
WHEREAS, Sally Carpenter, as Department Fiscal Manager, has
brought the Department of Public Works finances and budgeting
processes into the nineties and has earned the lifelong respect
of all her co- workers through firm and fair treatment and
support, and will always be remembered for the Departmental
Children's Christmas Party, and
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WHEREAS, Bernie Carpenter, at one time, the City's only Bus
Driver, has risen to manage the entire Transit System, and has
brought the Ithaca Transit System both State and National
recognition and has assisted numerous Superintendents in the
management of the entire Department; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Board of Public Works names the new street,
Carpenter Circle, and the new Industrial Park, Carpenter Circle
Industrial Park, in honor of two of its most dedicated and
enduring employees.
carried Unanimously
Sally and Bernie Carpenter were presented with a Carpenter
Circle street sign.
�"i'u'•"1�1`- riiivly� scull HEARINGS OF PERSONS BEFORE THE BOARD:
Marsha Fort, Coordinator of the Greater Ithaca Activities Center,
addressed the Board regarding the asbestos removal project at
GIAC which is scheduled to begin on October 15, 1990.
Ms. Fort addressed several issues, including:
1.) GIAC staff members were only given 4 days notice of the
commencement of this project, and there are numerous programs to
reschedule.
2.) GIAC staff has recently been informed that this project
could take up to a month to complete. GIAC has a large amount of
people using its facilities daily, and Ms. Fort would like to
know what arrangements will be made for portable heaters should
the weather turn cold.
3.) Staff members and parents are concerned about the safety
factors of asbestos removal, who should they contact with their
questions?
Diann Sams, representing the Ithaca City School District, stated
that there is a dumpster parked in the playground area of Central
School and GIAC for the disposal of asbestos. Business Director,
Gary Lindenbaum would like to talk to the appropriate staff
person regarding this matter.
City Engineer Gray stated that asbestos removal -is safe for
occupied buildings. All of the materials are doubly protected
and tested.
He further explained that all of the material that goes into the
disposal dumpster is fully bagged and sealed. The dumpster will
remain at the site until it is full, or the project is completed.
Mayor Nichols suggested that City Engineer Gray and Acting Asst.
Superintendent Carpenter meet with GIAC staff members tomorrow at
9:00 am at GIAC to further discuss these concerns.
REPORT OF CITY CLERK:
Deputy City Clerk Boyle reported on the following:
Police Chief McEweny has requested r that the �cMinutes of the September 12, 1990 Board of Public Works meeting be amended.
During the City Attorney's report on illegal dumping complaint
procedures, it was mentioned that the DPW receives copies of all
complaints. Chief McEwen stated that this is not correct and
would like the minutes to reflect that.
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No Board member objected, therefore a note will be attached to
the Minute Book to reflect the correction.
Deputy City Clerk Boyle also reported that the description of the
two -hour parking zone on North Aurora Street has been attached to
the Minute Book.
REPORT OF COMMON COUNCIL LIAISON:
Common Council Liaison Blanchard reported on the following:
Joint Transit Facility Committee
The Joint Transit Facility Committee met today to address various
problems that have arisen regarding the transit facility. There
is a provision in the New York State Constitution which prohibits
joint ownership by public and private consortium. The Urban Mass
Transit Administration also has regulations that need to be
addressed.
0 There will be a joint meeting in New York City with Assistant
City Attorney Kennedy, representatives from Cornell, Tompkins
County, the Urban Mass Transit Administration and the State
m Department of Transportation to discuss various options for the
Q design, construction and ownership of this facility.
Tompkins County Board of Public Works and Construction Management
Committee
The County will be preparing a Solid Waste Management Plan to
fulfill landfill application requirements. The approximate cost
of this plan is $215,000.
Recourse Systems, the County's recycling consultant provided
background information for the committee to prepare them for
future discussions regarding the design, construction and private
vs. public operation of the Central Processing Facility.
Tompkins County Board of Representatives Meeting
The County will be holding a Public Hearing to adopt the amended
trash tag legislation. The amended version states that there
will be no exceptions to the trash tag option.
Mayor Nichols stated that he proposed an amendment to the
legislation that would allow any municipality that collects its
own solid waste to design their own system, including the form,
and charges of trash tags, and the penalties for violations of
the legislation.
Spencer Road Meeting
The Spencer Road meeting was very successful with over 30 people
in attendance. Alderperson Blanchard presented background
information on the history of the road and traffic counts. Chief
McEwen explained how he intends to lessen traffic and speed
problems.
REPORT OF ACTING ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT:
Acting Assistant Superintendent Carpenter' reported that the
following projects are progressing:
Third Street - completed
Plain Street Gravel Basing - should be complete next week
Stewart Park Entrance - storm sewers are in
Overlay Work - Madison St, Cleveland Ave, Kline Rd, Needham P1
complete
Stewart Avenue Bridge
1991 Special Olympics preparation
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ivew York State Transportation Safety Board
The New York State Transportation Safety Board met yesterday and
indicated that they will be requiring all transit systems to
implement a new system safety program plan.
Crosswalk Striping /Sign Replacement
The crosswalk striping and sign replacement projects are
progressing. Acting Asst. Superintendent Carpenter will provide
the Board with a report on the areas that have been completed to
date.
Acting Assistant Superintendent Carpenter extended his heartfelt
thanks for the naming of the new road and industrial park after
Sally and himself.
REPORT OF CITY ENGINEER:
City Engineer Gray reported that the following projects are
progressing:
Street Lighting requests
Sidewalk Contracts
Water Tanks
Fire Stations
Hudson Street
Thurston-Avenue Bridge -
Route 96/89 Layouts - fo.
completed
Inlet Island Land Use Committee
Route 13 South Widening
Discussion followed on the floor regarding the State's Route 13
South widening project. A section of the highway lies within the
City limits.
Mayor Nichols stated that the Planning and Development Committee
will be discussing this matter further.
installation of Signs on Grandview Court
The Alderpersons of the Second Ward presented the board of Public
Works with a petition from residents of Grandview Court
requesting the installation of a "Slow, Children at Play" sign on
or near the entrance to Grandview Court.
Resolution
By Commissioner Cannon: Seconded by Commissioner Connor
WHEREAS, due to construction work done in this area, the "Slow,
Children at Play" sign on Grandview Court was removed and has not
yet been replaced;,now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Board of Public Works approves the request
from the residents on Grandview Court for the installation of a
"Slow, Children at Play" sign and directs the Traffic Engineer to
arrange for this installation.
Carried Unanimously
WATER AND SEWER ITEMS:
Water and Sewer Rates for 1991
The Board of Public Works has reviewed the 1991 Departmental
requests for water and sewer operations, which includes the
recommendations of the Special Joint Subcommittee for the 1991
Wastewater Treatment Plant budget. The City Engineer and City
Controller have made initial presentations concerning changes in
water and sewer rates needed to support these programs.
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Resolution
By Commissioner Cox: Seconded
WHEREAS, the requests of staff
Joint Subcommittee represent a;
the Water and Sewer budgets in
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by Commissioner Cannon
and recommendations by the Special
I.e'conomical and viable program for
1991; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Water and Sewer budget requests be approved
and presented to the'` Mayor and Common Council for their
consideration, and be it further
RESOLVED, That the City Water and Sewer rates effective with
bills rendered and payable January 1, 1991, be established at
$1.15 per 100 cubic feet for water and $1.30 per 100 cubic feet
for sewer, and, be it further
RESOLVED, That the rate for water provided to the Town of Ithaca
at the Cliff Street pump station be established at $1.4375 per
O 100 cubic feet and that all other rates remain as established.
Amending Resolution
By Commissioner Cox: Seconded by Commissioner Cannon
m RESOLVED, That the $1.30 sewer rate in the second Resolved
Q clause be changed to $1.25.
Carried Unanimously
Discussion followed on the floor. Commissioner Cannon requested
that a press release be issued regarding these new rates as soon
as possible.
Main Motion as Amended
A vote on the Main Motion as amended resulted as follows:
Carried Unanimously
Request for Expungement of Water and Sewer Bill at 109 South
Quarry Street
Mark Macenas, owner of the property at 109 South Quarry Street,
requested that the Board of Public Works expunge the water and
sewer repair bill of $800.83 for extending the existing 3/4"
water service to high pressure main service.
Resolution
By Commissioner Cox: Seconded by Commissioner Connor
WHEREAS, this work was done at the request of Mr. Macenas, and
WHEREAS, due to the nature of the existing service, most of the
replacement work had to be done by hand requiring a large amount
of labor charges, and
WHEREAS, the City Engineer has verified all the charges on this
bill to be correct; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Board of Public Works denies the request from
Mr. Macenas for expungement of the water and sewer repair bill
for 109 South Quarry Street.
Carried Unanimously
REPORT OF SPECIAL COMMITTEES•
Audit Report
By Commissioner Cannon: Seconded by Commissioner Connor
RESOLVED, That bills listed on the following Abstract be approved
for payment:
Abstract #19
General Fund ....... .........................$ 107,838.01
Water and Sewer Fund ......................... 12,993.92
Joint Activity Fund .......................... 10,103.46
Capital Projects ............................. 351,760.81
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and, be it further
RESOLVED, That bills receivable be approved and rendered.
Carried Unanimously
REPORT OF BOARD LIAISONS:
Joint Transit Facility
Commissioner Connor commented that she felt that the graphics on
the transit maps, that were produced in conjunction with the
Joint Transit Facility, had sexist connotations. She feels that
the City should review all material, before publication, that
bears its name.
Acting Asst. Superintendent Carpenter explained that this map was
a joint effort by all of the transit systems in Tompkins County.
Cornell University paid for the map without assistance from the
other transit systems. The graphics were done by a professional
firm.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
Budget Information
City Engineer Gray passed out a memo on the 1991 DPW budget
recommendations. Discussion followed on the floor and this
matter will be taken up again at the next Committee of the Whole
meeting.
ADJOURNMENT:
On a motion the meeting was adjourned at 5:40 pm.
Julie Conley B yle
Deputy City Clerk
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Benjamin Nichols
Mayor