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BOARD OF PUBLIC WORK
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
December 16, 1992
Notes
Present: Commissioners Brandford (arrived late), Gerard, Reeves,
Rusoff and Tripp, Mayor Nichols, Alderperson Berg, Superintendent
Gray, Assistant Superintendents Ferrel and Shimer.
Additions: Beavers in Six Mile Creek
Deletions: Trash Collection
Traffic Concern:
- Large Apartment Complexes:
Requested by Dick Booth
University and Lake
1. Beavers in Six Mile Creek. Commissioner Reeves reported to
the Board that many responses to Betsy Darlington's letter to the
editor have been received. She added that the Six Mile Creek
Committee passed a resolution recommending that the Board allow
the beavers to remain in the gorge. There were several members
of the public present to express their feeling on leaving the
beavers. The Board's consensus was to accept the recommendations
of Roger Miner of DEC and the Six Mile Creek Committee. A
resolution will be presented at the next regular meeting to allow
the beavers to stay.
2. Ramada Inn Bus Parking Request. Sonja Moore, Sales Manager
for the Ramada Inn, was present to discuss the parking situation
at the Ramada Inn. Ms. Moore explained that motorcoaches have a
difficult time entering the "Woolworth's Lot" since the entrance
is narrow. She suggested that the City could issue meter bags to
the Ramada for their use as needed. She explained that the
motorcoaches bring more people into the downtown area, helping
the local economy. She added that motorcoaches carry 47
passengers and utilize only 2 parking spaces, leaving more spaces
for local consumers. Ms. Moore told the Board that she plans to
schedule many group stays at the Ramada throughout the year.
Discussion followed concerning past and present practices of
meter bags. The Board agreed that Supt. Gray, Asst. Supt. Ferrel
and Ms. Moore meet and come to an agreement on the use and fees
for meter bags.
3. Bev. Martin School. Tia Rudd was present along with other
concerned parties to discuss traffic concerns around the Beverly
J. Martin School. Discussion followed regarding several
possibilities of alerting motorists to the pedestrians. The
Board agreed that this issue would be discussed further at the
January 6, 1993 meeting including responses from the Department
and the Chief of Police.
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
December 16, 1992
4. Hillview Sewer. The Board had the Power to act.
Resolution moved by Commissioner Tripp, Seconded by Commissioner
Rusoff.
Resolution
WHEREAS, A private sewer lateral exists on Hillview Place which
serves several properties located on Hillview Place and which
currently connects to the City's sewer main in South Cayuga
Street; and,
WHEREAS, This private sewer lateral is currently in need of
repairs; and
WHEREAS, There have been discussions and negotiations regarding
the rights and responsibilities with respect to this lateral of
the City and the owners of properties which are served by this
private lateral, now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That contingent upon the owners of all the property
which use this private lateral, granting to the City of Ithaca,
in a form acceptable to the City Attorney, an easement to
install, operate and maintain any existing or future necessary
public utility lines in those portions of Hillview Place owned by
the owners of properties which use this private sewer lateral
namely 501 South Cayuga Street and 105, 107 and 108 Hillveiw
Place; and further contingent upon the owners of all of the
properties which use this private lateral repairing the section
of the lateral east of a mutually agreeable point located between
Cayuga Street and the west edge of the porch on the property of
Vanderburgh (501 South Cayuga Street) to a condition satisfactory
to the Superintendent of Public Works, that the Department is
authorized to repair the section of the lateral west of the
aforesaid point and to consider the Hillview Place private sewer
lateral as a proper private sewer lateral which is to be
connected to the City's sewer main in South Cayuga Street, and,
be it, further
RESOLVED, That existing easement between 501 South Cayuga and 105
Hillview Place (Mechanic Street in original) be updated to
include all involved properties and filed with the City Clerk in
accordance with Section 348 -12 of the City Code; and, be it,
further
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BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
December 16, 1992
RESOLVED, That contingent on the f
entire private sewer lateral being
future by the owners of properties
lateral, that the Department shall
lateral to remain connected to the
Cayuga Street.
iling of the easement and the
properly maintained in the
which use the private sewer
continue to allow the private
City's sewer main in South
There was no discussion on the proposed resolution.
Passed Unanimously
5. DeWitt Park. Jean Deming was present for discussion
concerning policy usage of DeWitt Park. The Board discussed
events and their effects on the park, as well as the proposed
resolution from Commissioner Tripp. The Board concurred that the
Superintendent or designee will have the power to permit use of
the park. If permission is denied, the applicant will have the
opportunity to appeal to the Board.
6. Encroachment Agreement - 132 University Ave The Board
agreed that Mayor Nichols should enter into an encroachment
agreement with the Seibel's. A resolution will appear at the
next regular meeting.
7. DPW 1993 Work Plan. Supt. Gray presented the Board with a
draft outline of projects that are of concern. There was
discussion of the striping program and how it is perceived by the
public. The Board agreed this item should be reviewed further
and will appear on the next agenda as "Unfinished Business."
8. 1993 Revenues. The Board discussed possibilities of
increasing revenue through parking meters. Installation of
meters on Thurston Avenue for long term parking was suggested.
Discussion also included street opening permits and how
competitive the fees are to comparable cities. This topic will
be discussed further at a Committee of the Whole meeting in
January.
Meeting adjourned at 6:00 p.m.
Notes taken by:
Donna L. Payne
Administrative Secretary
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