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-BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS
CITY OF ITHACA, NEW YORK
Regular Meeting 4:00 P:M. November 28, 1990
PRESENT:
Mayor Nichols
Commissioners (6) Connor, Cannon, Reeves, Berg, Cox, Brandford
OTHERS PRESENT:
Acting Superintendent of Public Works - Gray
Acting Asst. Superintendent - Carpenter
Asst. City Attorney - Kennedy
Common Council Liaison - Bl &nchard
Deputy City Controller - Thayer
City Chamberlain - Parsons
0 Planning and Development Director - VanCort
(� Deputy City Clerk - Boyle
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
m Mayor Nichols led all present in the Pledge of Allegiance to the
Q American Flag.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Approval of Minutes of the November 7, 1990 Board of Public Works
Meeting
Resolution
By Commissioner Connor: Seconded by Commissioner Cannon
RESOLVED, That the Minutes of the November 7, 1990 Board of
Public Works Meeting be approved as published.
1. Carried Unanimously
ADDITIONS TO OR DELETIONS FROM THE AGENDA:
Highway Items•
Commissioner Reeves requested the addition of Item C - Department
of Public Works Street Projects for 1991 - Resolution, Item D-
Encroachment Agreement at 403 College Avenue - Resolution, and
Item E - Possible Parking Area on Floral Avenue - Discussion.
No Board member objected.
COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR:
Mayor Nichols read into the record a letter he received from the
Disability Advisory Council:
"Dear Mayor Nichols:
It has come to the attention of the Disability Advisory
Council that a parking space at City Hall is to be reassigned.
At present, there is only one designated Handicapped Parking
space at City Hall, which often forces handicapped people to park
a considerable distance away. While this might be an
inconvenience to an able - bodied person, it can present extreme
difficulties to handicapped people.
The City has made many significant advances in improving
accessibility for the handicapped, including the creation of the
Disability Advisory Council which meets at City Hall. Also,
there are more planned improvements to further increase access to
the building. All of this is resulting in the increased use of
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City Hall by persons with disabilities; and the single
Handicapped Parking space, which was never adequate, has become
much more of a problem.
Accordingly, the Disability Advisory Council respectfully
requests that the parking spot in question be designated a
Handicapped Parking space.
Sincerely,
Raymond S. Reynolds,
Chairperson"
On a motion by Commissioner Cannon and Seconded by Commissioner
Connor, this matter was referred to the Committee of the Whole
for further discussion.
COMMUNICATIONS AND HEARINGS OF PERSONS BEFORE THE BOARD:
Jim Houghton, of Downtown Ithaca, Inc. addressed the Board to
express his concerns about the parking garage fee increases
effective January 1, 1991. He asked the Board to also consider
implementing a few small improvements to the garages such as,
providing customer service training for the lot attendants,
establishing minimum dress code standards for lot attendants,
establish a standard of cleanliness for the booths, and allow a
ten minute grace period between the hourly rates for people that
are delayed from leaving due to traffic problems.
On a motion by Commissioner Cannon and Seconded by Commissioner
Berg, this matter was referred to the Committee of the Whole for
further discussion.
Stuart Stein, of 1018 East State Street addressed the Board
regarding the East State Street culvert repair project. Mr.
Stein stated that he is also representing Mr. and Mrs. David
Wallace who reside at 1102 East State Street. The Stein 's and
the Wallace's are concerned about the impact that this
construction will have on their properties. They would like
their properties restored to the original state after
construction is finished, which would include rebuilding the
Wallace's driveway and replacing a stone head wall that. will need
to be removed to make the necessary repairs to the culvert.
On a motion by Commissioner Reeves and Seconded by Commissioner
Connor this matter was referred to the Committee of the Whole for
further discussion.
Guy Gerard, reported that beavers are attempting to cut down the
willow trees at Cass Park. Mr. Gerard stated that the DPW has
placed wire mesh protection around the smaller trees, but the
larger ones are still left unprotected. Mr. Gerard explained
that the reason the beavers are doing this is because the level
of the lake is very low and they are responding to their natural
instincts to dam. This matter will be referred to the City
Forester for further investigation.
Mr. Gerard also asked about the status of the Monroe /Marshall
Street pedestrian bridge. The Board reported that the pro -ject
was listed as a medium priority on the Capital Projects list and
there are no immediate plans for restoration.
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REPORT OF ACTING SUPERINTENDENT:
Acting Superintendent Gray reported that the following projects
are proceeding:
Budget modifications
East State Street culvert repair
Forest Home Dr. /University Ave. research
Fire Stations
Hudson Street
REPORT OF ACTING ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT:
Acting Assistant Superintendent Carpenter reported that the
following projects are proceeding:
Tennis court repairs - compiete
Tree plantings - complete
Streets and Facilities roof repairs - complete
0 Southside Center interior painting
(� Dryden Road parking garage light pole replacements
-� Creeks and storm sewer cleaning
Equipment winterization
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REPORT OF CITY CHAMBERLAIN:
City Chamberlain Parsons reported on the following:
Trash Tarts
The new trash tags have been ordered, the full tags will be a
burnt orange color, the half tags will be beige. City
Chamberlain Parsons will be contacting all of the outlets that
supply City trash tags to see if they will be willing to
exchange the 1990 tags for the new ones. If the outlets are not
willing to do this, all exchanges will have to be made at City
Hall.
BUILDINGS, PROPERTIES AND TRANSIT ITEMS:
Expungement of License Fee Bill for Holley's
The Board of Public Works, at their Regular Meeting of March 9,
1989, approved an encroachment agreement with Mr. Stuart Lewis,
representative of the Holley's store located at 119 East State
Street. At that time, Mr. Lewis was in the process of remodeling
the above mentioned store and the plans showed that the remodeled
building may encroach 1 1/2" onto the City right -of -way. After
the remodeling was finished, the Building Commissioner reviewed
this and noted that the building is not encroaching on City
property.
Resolution
By Commissioner Cannon: Seconded by Commissioner Berg
WHEREAS, a license fee bill in the amount of $50.00 was issued to
Iry Lewis Inc. for occupying City land at 119 East State Street,
and
WHEREAS, this bill is in error as the building referred to does
not occupy City land; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Board of Public Works, with the recommendation
of the City Building Commissioner, expunges license fee bill
#2594 to Iry Lewis Inc. for occupying City land at 119 East State
Street, and, be it further
RESOLVED, That the Board of Public Works rescinds its Resolution
of March 9, 1989 to enter into said encroachment agreement with
Stuart Lewis.
Carried Unanimously
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HIGHWAY ITEMS•
Possible Parking Area on Floral Avenue
Planning and Development Director VanCort reported that Polygon
Associates has offered to give the City fill material from their
construction site for a parking area on Floral Avenue if the City
is still interested in pursuing the project.
Discussion followed on the floor regarding the project.
On a motion, the Board accepted the fill material with
appreciation. The Superintendent's office will coordinate the
project.
Award of Contract for Salt for Ice Control
Bids were received on November 8, 1990 for furnishing bulk salt
for ice control.
Resolution
By Commissioner Brandford: Seconded by Commissioner Cannon
WHEREAS, Cargill Inc. is the low bidder for bulk salt; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the contract for furnishing bulk salt for ice
control be awarded to Cargill Inc. for their low bid.
Carried Unanimously
East State Street Culvert Repair
A steel culvert located at 900 - 1100 East State Street collapsed
on Saturday, November 10, 1990, making the street very dangerous
and unsafe for any type of traffic. The Department of Public
Works has closed this section of East State Street and is in the
process of analyzing this situation and reviewing options for
replacing this culvert and repairing the street.
Resolution
By Commissioner Brandford: Seconded by Commissioner Cannon
WHEREAS, the repair of this street and the replacement of this
culvert is of extreme importance requiring emergency measures;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Board of Public Works directs staff to
immediately proceed with all necessary replacement and repair
work to restore the 900 - 1100 blocks of East State Street as
quickly as possible.
Carried Unanimously
Department of Public Works Street Projects for 1991
Resolution
By Commissioner Brandford: Seconded by Commissioner Reeves
WHEREAS, the Department of Public Works has provided the
following list of streets planned for rehabilitation in 1991:
1.
Maple Avenue -
5 corners to City line
2.
Madison Street
- Lake Avenue to Second Street
3.
Madison Street
- Second Street to Third Street
4.
Mitchell Street
- Ithaca Road to Cornell Street
5.
Hector Street
- Octopus to Sunrise Road
6.
Elm Street - Floral
Avenue to City line
7.
Dryden Road -
Five corners to City line
8.
Tioga Street -
Buffalo Street to Cascadilla Creek Bridge
9.
Aurora Street
- Buffalo Street to Cascadilla Creek
Bridge
now, therefore, be it
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RESOLVED, That the Board of Public Works authorizes the City
Engineering staff to conduct surveys and prepare preliminary
plans for the repaving, rehabilitation, restoration or
reconstruction of these streets .
Discussion followed on the floor.
A vote on the Resolution'resulted as follows:
Carried Unanimously
Encroachment Acfreement at 403 College Avenue
Resolution
By Commissioner Brandford: Seconded by Commissioner Connor
WHEREAS, the City of Ithaca received a request from Roger
Sovocool, Attorney representing Liang Chun Po and Ching po, owner
of the premises at 403 College Avenue for an encroachment
(Y) agreement regarding this property, and
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(� WHEREAS, a survey map prepared by T.G. Miller, P.C., dated March
14, 1990 shows the building face encroaches onto the City street
m right -of -way ( + / -) .15 inches and the cornice of the building
Q encroaches onto the City street ( + / -) 16 inches, and
WHEREAS, it appears that the continued use of these encroachments
will not interfere with the use by the public; now, therefore, be
it
RESOLVED, That the Board of Public Works grants an encroachment
for the building face and cornice at 403 College Avenue according
to the usual terms, and, be it further
RESOLVED, That the Mayor is hereby authorized to execute the
encroachment agreement on behalf of the City.
Carried Unanimously
SOLID WASTE ITEMS:
Trash Tag Program for 1991
The Tompkins County Board of Representatives passed a Resolution
on August 15, 1990 establishing the 1991 tipping fees at $62.00 a
ton, effective January 1, 1991. The impact of this increase in
tipping fees will have to be passed on through an increase in
trash tag costs for City of Ithaca users.
Resolution
By Commissioner Connor: Seconded by Commissioner Reeves
WHEREAS, The Board of Public Works initiated the City's trash tag
program in 1989 based on County landfill tipping fees of $40.00
per ton and City administrative costs, resulting in 35 pound
trash tags being sold at $10.00 per 12 stickers and 17 1/2 pound
trash tags being sold at $5.00 per 12 stickers; now, therefore,
be it
RESOLVED, That the Board of Public Works again establishes the
trash tag program as the method of trash removal for the City of
Ithaca, and, be it further
RESOLVED, That the 17 1/2 pound trash tags be replaced with 20
pound trash tags to more adequately accommodate smaller
households, and, be it further
RESOLVED, That the costs for the 1991 trash tags be established
at $13.00 for 12 - 35 pound trash tags and $7.00 for 12 - 20
pound trash tags, thus, reflecting the County's increase in
tipping fees, City collection costs, and City administrative
costs, and, be it further
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RESOLVED, That 1991 trash tags be sold beginning December 1,
1990, and 1990 trash tags be sold only until December 15, 1990,
after which time 1990 trash tags may be traded in and credited
for 1991 trash tags.
Discussion followed on the floor. Acting Asst. Superintendent
Carpenter noted that the new tags will not be available from the
printers before December 15, 1990.
Amending Resolution
By Commissioner Cannon: Seconded by Commissioner Berg
RESOLVED, That the last Resolved read as follows:
RESOLVED, That 1991 trash tags be sold as soon as they are
available and 1990 trash tags be sold until December 31, 1990
after which time 1990 trash tags may be traded in and credited
for 1991 trash tags.
Carried Unanimously
Amending Resolution
By Commissioner Cannon: Seconded by Commissioner Berg
RESOLVED, That the following Resolved be added to the
Resolution:
RESOLVED, That bags with 1990 tags will be accepted up to, but no
later than February 1, 1991.
Carried Unanimously
Amending Resolution
By Commissioner Cannon: Seconded by Commissioner Reeves
RESOLVED, That the following Resolved be added to the Resolution:
RESOLVED, That no trash bags will be picked up without the
appropriate trash tags.
Carried Unanimously
Main Motion as Amended
A vote on the Main Motion as amended resulted as follows:
Ayes (5) Connor, Cannon, Reeves, Berg, Brandford
Nays (1) Cox
Carried
The media will be notified of the new trash tags, and price
increases.
REPORT OF SPECIAL COMMITTEES:
Audit Report
Resolution
By Commissioner Connor: Seconded by Commissioner Reeves
RESOLVED, That the bills listed on the following Abstract be
approved for payment:
Abstract #22
General Fund .. ..............................$ 182,246.74
Water and Sewer Fund ........................ 23,298.72
Joint Activity Fund ..................... :... 8,170.77
Capital Projects .. .......................... 151,747.97
and, be it further
RESOLVED, That bills receivable be approved and rendered.
Carried Unanimously
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UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
Commissioner Cox reported that the Special Joint Subcommittee has
been requested to consider increasing it's membership from 8
members to ten members allowiing the Town of Lansing and the
Village of Lansing representation on the committee.
Asst. City Attorney Kennedy explained the procedural guidelines
needed to implement this request.
NEW BUSINESS:
Commissioner Reeves requested a short Executive Session to
discuss possible litigation regarding the East State Street
culvert repair project.
ADJOURNMENT:
On a motion the meeting adjourned at 6:15 pm.
COVICLO
Julie Conley Bo le
Deputy City Clerk
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BenjaiVin Nichols
Mayor
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