HomeMy WebLinkAboutMN-BPW-1991-09-18BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
September 18, 1991
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Present: Commissioners Berg, Brandford, Cox, Reeves, Rusoff,
Tripp, Mayor Nichols; Council Liaison Blanchard, Acting Supt.
Gray, Asst. Supt. Ferrel.
Others Present: B. Darlington, CAC; Beth Mulhullen, Circle
Greenway; Dave Nutter, City of Ithaca Bicycle Advisory Council;
Dan Hoffman, Carolyn Peterson, Alderpersons.
Commissioner Reeves chaired the meeting.
The following were additions to the Agenda:
1. County Solid Wastes - Trash Tags, Supt. Gray
2. Recycling Bins - Asst Supt. Ferrell
The following items were deferred to a future agenda:
• Americans with Disabilities Act - Barbara Blanchard (Enc. 1)
This item is for Members of the Board information purposes
and needs no further discussion
• Use of Dewitt Park - BPW policy discussion. (Enc.4 - 9/4/91)
• Ithaca Festival trash collection - (Enc. 5 - 9/4/91)
• Composting in the City. (Delete from the agenda (see Asst.
Supt. Ferrell report)
• Request for reduced speed on Route 79 - Barbara Blanchard.
• Discussion of automated ticket dispensers in downtown ramps.
• Northside land use as it effects consolidation of the
Department of Pub, lic Works.
• Dryden Road Parking Garage further discussion.
• Review of Transit Agreement for construction and maintenance.
• Parking meter issues - Disability Advisory Council
recommendation. (Enc. 13 - 9/4/91)
Staff Updates: Deferred
From Acting Supt. of Public Works:
1. Plumbing inspection fee proposal.
2. Mowing policy at Flood Control Channel.
3. Extended hours in the downtown parking lots.
4. Collegetown parking - garage and meter issues.
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BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS
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September 18, 1991
From Asst. City Atty.:
1. Policy regarding posting of political decorum on City
property
2. Newman Municipal Golf Course Lease proposal
Tabled Items:
Southwest Park - resolution dated June 12, 1991
* Farm and Tioga Street discussion. (Enc. 6 - 9/4/91)
This item is to be brought to the BPW regular meeting in
the form of a resolution.
1. Items with representatives present for discussion: for discussion
Land purchase
ffman and Carolyn Peterson, present
Alderprsons Beth Mulhullen of
ns Da n Da
Greenway, Betsy Darlington of CAC, and Alderperson Barbara
Blanchard were present to present their views of the upcoming
purchase of two parcels of land in the area below the 60 foot dam
in the Six Mile Creek watershed. It was determined that the
purchase affects the Board due to origin of funds (Water - fund
balance) used for the purchase and the ultimate responsibility
for care of the parcels.
a brief history of the procedure and
Alderperson Hoffman gave
purpose of acquiring lands in the watershed. The pro's and con's
of such an acquisition were discussed. The major concerns were
prioritize the expenditure of funds from the Water Fund, future
emergencies that might require use of the 30 foot dam,
development of the land in the watershed, the effect of the town
of Ithaca's zoning on the watershed, legal ramifications and
other ways to control the uses of watershed lands.
Commissioner Brandford asked that a resolution be sent to the
Council after adoptions by BPW to set up a procedure for allowing
input from BPW to the Common Council on areas of concern to the
Council. This resolution will be presented to the Board at their
meeting of 9/25/91. A second resolution stating the Boards
position on this acquisition will be prepared for vote on
9/25/91.
2. Report and Resolution from the Bicycle Advisory Council.
Mr. David Nutter of the Ithaca Bicycle Advisory Council aced
for present
the BPW. The Resolution resolution
presented to the Board the
WHEREAS, the paved path on the west side of Cayuga inlet north
from the Octopus (hereinafter referred to as "the path ") was
,r created to be a bicycle route; and
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WHEREAS, the path has long been used as and considered to be a
bicycle route; and
WHEREAS, the path is also used by pedestrians, including walkers
and exercisers; and -
WHEREAS, the path provides important bicycle and pedestrian
access to recreational facilities along the inlet, at Cass Park,
and at Allan Treman State Park; and
WHEREAS, bicycle traffic
oispote all onflallowed on pedestrian
ways in the City e
WHEREAS, the path should be wider to accommodate use by both
bicyclists and pedestrians; now therefore, be it
RESOLVED, that the path is formally designated for use by both
bicyclists and pedestrians; and be it further
RESOLVED, that appropriate signage will be placed along the path
to alert users that : (1.) both bicyclists and pedestrians are
to be expected, (2.) bicyclists should yield to pedestrians; and
be it further
RESOLVED, that in order to promote safety of all users,
accommodate mixed
SHTO standards, t e path pedestrian
will berwid widened a better
as soon as
conform to AA
financially possible.
Discussion followed on the use of the path, the specific first remedy for
two whereas statements education and tolerance 1 n by and
both
conflict being bikers and
pedestrians.
The above resolution with revision of first two sections will be
taken to the BPW meeting 9/25/91.
3. Cleveland Avenue versus Wheat Street - Mayor Nichols (Enc.2)
Mayor Nichols has been presented with a petition to change the
name of Cleveland Avenue to Wheat Street. Backup on the history
of the name was presented to the Board. (See enclosures)
Board decided to hold a public hearing on this item with date and
time set as follows:
When: October 30th
Time: 5:30 p.m.
Where: South Side Community Center opportunity to give
This meeting will allow all concerned an
input to the Board. The Board will hold its regular COW meeting
prior to this hearing at the South Side Community
location.
The Board asked that the Residents, Historical Society, Fire
Chief, Police Chief and City attorney be asked for input.
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BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS
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September 18, 1991
Staff Updates:
From Acting Supt. of Public Works:
Due to the resolution by the Tompkins County Board
garbage removal will increase in January of 1992.
for alternative options to control costs.
We will be ordering a new supply of trash tags
soon.
the rate for
We will look
for 1992 very
From Assistant Supt. of Public Works
Recycling Bins are being distributed currently. Some confusion
has be experienced due to the County advertising a different
procedure for their residents. Recyclables cannot be mixed. A
new listing will be distributed and a press release done so that
the confusion may be relieved.
4. Composting in the City will be deleted from the agenda.
It was suggested that a one page flyer on making less
garbage be prepared and distributed. Also that the City Attorney
be questioned on the legality of composting within the City
limits.
Meeting adjourned at 6:00 pm.
Notes by
Donna Wild
Administrative Secretary
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