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BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
January 20, 1993
NOTES
PRESENT: Commissioners Brandford, Gerard, Reeves and Rusoff,
Mayor Nichols, Alderperson Berg, Superintendent Gray, Assistant
Superintendents Ferrel and Shimer.
ADDITIONS: Report on Small Business Administration Grant
Personnel Matter - Executive Session
1. Review Criteria for Pavilions at Cass and Stewart Parks.
John Doyle was present to address the Board with concerns of
large groups, mainly fund raisers, reserving pavilions at lower
rates than they should. He explained that many times the group
will reserve a pavilion for 75 people though the event attracts
many more, sometimes causing problems for other parties. He
suggested that an exclusive rate for fund raisers be established
to avoid this happening. Currently, there are approximately 60
reservations for 1993, raises in the fees will effect those
applicants. The Board asked Mr. Doyle to present information to
Supt. Gray so that a resolution may be voted on at the next
regular meeting.
2. Review of Bryant and Fairmont Avenue Parking, Commissioner
Reeves explained that the Board had to decide to make the
temporary parking arrangement on Bryant Ave. and Fairmont Ave.
permanent or do away with it. Mr. Hanley Staley, resident, was
present to address the Board. He stated that since the new
arrangement has been in place, the street is much safer and urged
the Board to leave the signs in place. Superintendent Gray
agreed that there is a problem with the area though making the
situation permanent will only shift the problems to other
streets. The Board agreed that a resolution will be presented at
the next regular meeting for their vote.
3. Traffic Concerns. Edward Humulock was present to discuss his
concerns with two areas. Mr. Humulock feels that a yield sign
should be placed at the intersection of Center and North XiegTT —Idus
Street. The traffic is increasing, presently there is no traffic
control devices and he feels that it is becoming more of a
dangerous intersection. His second concern was for the
intersection of South Titus and South Albany Streets. He
questioned whether a strobe red light could be placed so
motorists would be alerted. Supt. Gray stated that the strobe
red lights do have restrictions on their use. Discussion
followed on the financial impacts of such a light. The Board
agreed that Supt. Gray would address the issue of cost and give a
recommendation at the next committee meeting.
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January 20, 1993
4. Request to Expunge Trash Tag Fine - 702 Mitchell Street.
Supt. Gray explained that there were many violations given out at
the beginning of 1992 due to the increase in trash tags. In this
particular instance, Ms. Kendal Harr neglected to remove her
improperly tagged trash within 24 hours of her normal pick up
day. This resulted in a fee for special pick up in accordance
with the City Charter. Ms. Harr, in her correspondences, claims
she was told to add a tag and the trash would be removed. Asst.
Supt. Ferrel noted that staff has been trained to deal with
complaints and that Ms. Harr should have been instructed to
remove the bag until her scheduled pick up day, as indicated on
the warning sticker. Commissioner Rusoff asked if a sticker was
available for viewing. A warning sticker, which is given to
violators, was then passed around for the Board's review.
Discussion followed concerning procedure and Ms. Harr's
dedication to solving the matter. Commissioner Rusoff proposed
that a resolution expunging the total fee be presented at the
next regular meeting.
5. Committee Assignments. Mayor Nichols told the Board that new
Committee Assignments have been made. A list of the assignments
will be sent to the Board members with the next agenda.
6. Parking Lot Booth Renovations. Asst. Supt. Ferrel explained
that there was money in the 1992 budget, which was encumbered, to
replace the parking lot booths. He further explained that the
booths are prepackaged and would take approximately 90 days to
order and install. Supt. Gray pointed out that the booths were
not ordered due to research on a new parking system.
Commissioner Rusoff suggested that a sub committee be established
to further investigate parking systems and return with a
recommendation. The Board agreed on establishing a sub committee
which the Mayor would make appointments. The Mayor appointed
Alderperson Berg as chair, along with Commissioner Rusoff and
Lynne Gifford, Junior Engineer.
7. Report on Small Business Administration Grant. Supt. Gray
reported to the Board that he signed an application for a grant
which would assist in Old Elmira Road improvements. This work
would be done by City crews and a hired contractor.
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COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
January 20, 1993
8. Beverly J. Martin School Tia Rudd, Ed Wright and Chief
McEwen were all present to address the Board on the issue of 15
minute parking on Buffalo Street. Chief McEwen stated that the
manpower is not strong enough to patrol loading zones in that
area of town during the day. He further explained that he felt
his letter of January 6, 1993 clearly stated the Police
Departments position. Discussion followed concerning the parking
situation and how the Board could accommodate the school. After
lengthy discussion and several suggestions, the Board decided
that a meeting should be held to discuss possible changes. This
meeting will be held at 3:00 pm January 27, in the
Superintendent's Office. The Board plans to have a resolution
presented after that meeting to be voted on at the following
regular meeting.
The Board adjourned to an executive session to discuss a
personnel issue concerning the City Forester's position.
Meeting adjourned at 6:10 pm.
Notes by:
Donna L. Payne
Administrative Secretary
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