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BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS
CITY OF ITHACA, NEW YORK
Regular Meeting 4:00 P.M. July 28, 1993
PRESENT:
Mayor Nichols
Commissioners (5) Rusoff, Tripp, Reaves, Gerard, Smith
OTHERS PRESENT: f
Superintendent of Public Works - Gray
Asst. Superintendent of streets & Facilities - Ferrel
Asst. Superintendent of Water & Sewer - Shimer
Common Council Liaison - Berg
Deputy City Controller - Thayer
Administrative Secretary - Donna Payne
PLEDGE Or ALLEGIANCE
r Mayor Nichols led all present in the Pledge of Allegiance to the
LO American Flag.
T APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
M Appro yal of Minutes of the June 9 1 93 Boagg Boar of public Works
Z Meeting
By Commissioner
RESOLVED, That the Minutes Seconded
he June �9, 1993r oa dp
Works meeting be approved. of Public
Carried unanimously
(5 -0)
ADDITIONS TO OR DELETIONS FROM THE AGENDA
Creeks. Bridges and parks
Commissioner Reeves requested the addition of Item A - Award of Bid
for Tractor /Loader /Backhoe - Resolution
No Board Member objected.
COMMONInnmrrJNS FROM MAV_nn
Mayor Nichols reported that he has received a letter from the New
York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation
awarding the grant for work on the Cascadilla Boat House. The
grant is for $49,450 and the city must match that amount.
REPORT OF go rtunTr + + +IBON
Business Improvement District plan has been submitted and will be
discussed by Council during a public hearing at its September
meeting. Final approval would be in October.
Council Liaison Berg requested a report from the Mayor on Parking
and Traffic Matters: 1) Alternate Parking and 2) Civilian Traffic
Control at the Octopus.
The Mayor stated that Joe Daley, Chair of the Parking Committee,
reported that there seemed to be no consensus for an overall city
parking plan at the public hearing held for alternative parking
regulations. The understanding was that neighborhoods would have
their own parking regulations and the downtown area would be the
first area considered.
The Civilian Traffic Control at the Octopus looks like a promising
project in which the Police Chief would support. The initial step
would be for the Charter and Ordinance Committee to pass a local
law authorizing the Chief to appoint personnel. The program is in
the process of being implemented.
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Tompkins County Trust Company (TCTC) will be occupying space in the
Rothchild's Building starting in October, 1993. TCTC is requesting
permission to install conduit under the Commons in order to obtain
a computer data link between their main
office. office and the new remote
Resolution
By Commissioner Rusoff: Seconded by Commissioner Gerard
RESOLVED, That the Board of Public Works approves as a test case,
the request from Tompkins County Trust Company to install conduit
below the Commons walking surface, and, be it further
RESOLVED, That the Board directs staff to assist the City Attorney
in the development of a contract acceptable to both parties, and,
be it further
RESOLVED, That the Board authorizes the Mayor to enter into the
agreement with the Tompkins County Trust Company.
Discussion followed concerning issues to be included in the
contract such as liability. Mayor Nichols stated that the
Attorney's Office will undoubtedly protect the city appropriately.
Carried Unanimously
(5 -0)
Commissioner Brandford arrived at 4:20 p.m.
REPORT OF DEPART ENT OF PUBLIC WORES BTAFF
Superintendent of Pub
projects: lic Works Gray reported on the following
Hillsborough County, Florida - Residential Traffic Control Program
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Traffic Engineer - New job title has been given and referred back
to Civil Service
Commons Commons Brick Reconstruction
Work; sandfblastingpwillobeginsnextkweek
Sidewalk Program - underway
City Court Facility - Up and running
Police Renoyations - underway
Kline Road '- pipe is in place, road system to be restored within
next two weeks
Stewart Park Boat House - previously mentioned, selection of
Architect has been made
Alex Haley Pool - finishing items have been completed
Strand Theater - preparation for demo is underway, then one week of
demolition and one week of clean
City Hall HVAC - contractsneed to be signed before work begins
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"l, OF A88T BIIPFRrNTENDENT OF WATER 6 8 WEg
Assistant Superintendent of Water and Sewer Shimer reported on the
following projects:
1994 Budget Preparation
Sewer Collapses - 2 additional 'On South Geneva and N. Cayuga
Streets
Hydraulic Analysis - interviews were completed for engineering
services q
Replacement /Repair Of Utility Bridge - interviews for engineering
services were completed
WTP Roof - Proposals are being worked on
WTP Interim Project - punchlist items are being complete although
problems have developed with a chemical feed system
WWTP - variable speed drives are being installed, a grit from the
flood was removed from a primary settling tank, and specs are
being prepared for lab analysis
T_ Seneca 8t. Main Break
LO Loss of Buffalo St. Sewer Pump - the city's main station
T• First Street - ongoing
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REPORT OF A88T. BVPEQL!TENDENT OF STREETS i FA r
L7 Assistant Superintendent of Streets and Facilities LLIITTIIEES S
Ferrel reported
on the following projects:
First Street - curb construction will begin next week
S. Plain Street - ongoing
Triphammer near Deerborne - base work in street
Octopus Bridge - ongoing deck repairs taking place at night
Tioga and Farm Street - will be started later in fall
Stewart Park - handicap ramp on west side of large pavilion
completed along with drinking fountain and parking
Carry -in Carry -out - many questions received, evaluation to
given within the month - be
DeWitt Park - installing benches
Golf Course - new register was installed to control greens fees
Building Systems - custodial changes have been made
Fraternity House on The Knoll to be boarded up due to condemnation
Ithaca Road Parking - restriction signs to be installed by mid
August
Stripping Program - ongoing
Recycling Contract for three year period to be signed
1994 Budget requests are in
by Commissioner Tripp: Y `i -cte ana cli f Park Road
Resolution pp° Seconded b Commissioner Rusoff
WHEREAS, a request has been received from Jeffrey True, resident
of Richard Place, to install a stop sign at the intersection of
Cliff Park Circle and Cliff Park Road; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Board of Public Works has Considered Mr. True's
request and directs staff to install a stop sign on Cliff Park
Circle at the requested location as soon as scheduling allows.
Discussion followed concerning the guidelines of uncontrolled
intersection.
Anmendinc RftsOlUtion
by Commissioner Gerard: Seconded by Commissioner Tripp
RESOLVED, That the Resolved Clause be amended to read as follows:
That the Board of Public Works has considered Mr. True's request
and directs staff to install a yield sign on Cliff Park Circle at
the requested location as soon as scheduling allows.
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Ayes: (4) Smith, Brandford, Gerard, Mayor
Nichols
Nays: (3) Tripp, Reeves, Rusoff
Carried
Main Motion as Amended
A vote on the Main Motion as Amended resulted as follows:
Ayes: (2) Tripp, Gerard
Nays: (4) Reeves, Brandford, Smith, Rusoff
Motion sails
CREEKS. BRIDGES AND PARES
Award of Bid for Tractor /Loader /Backhoe
by Commissioner Gerard: Seconded by Commissioner Tripp
WHEREAS, bids were received on July 15, 1993 for one
tractor /loader for use by the Parks Section, and
WHEREAS, this equipment has been budgeted as part of the 1993
capital equipment purchase at $34,000; now, therefore be it
RESOLVED, That the Board of Public Works accepts staff's
recommendation to accept the low bid from S.C. Hansen, Inc. of
Horseheads, N.Y. of $32,937, and, be it further
RESOLVED, That the Superintendent of Public Works be authorized to
sign the contract.
Unanimously Carried
by Commissioner Reeves: Seconded by Commissioner Tripp
WHEREAS, Chapter 196.3, section B, states that garbage containers
shall not "exceed thirty -two (32) gallons in capacity and when
filled, no such container shall weigh more than one hundred (100)
pounds," and
WHEREAS, it is staff's recommendation
reduced to no more than 70 pounds; now,
RESOLVED, That Board of Public Works
Ordinance Committee to change the
restriction from 100 pounds to 70 poun�
employees, and residents alike.
that the weight limit be
therefore be it
requests the Charter and
trash container weight
9s for the safety of City
Unanimously Carried
WATER, SEWER AND SOLID WASTE ITEMS
Reouest to Tomoki ns County to Amend Trash Tag Law.
The Tompkins County Board of Representatives is in the process of
rewriting the County Local Law concerning their trash tag system.
The current draft addresses use of only trash tags and does not
allow alternate methods of charging residents for trash removal.
Resolution
by Commissioner Brandford: Seconded by Commissioner Rusoff
WHEREAS, theft of trash tags within the City of Ithaca is a common
and presents constant problems for both City residents and
Department of Public Works, and
WHEREAS, the Board of Public Works may wish to pursue changing
City collection from the tag system to an alternate method or
methods; now, therefore be it
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RESOLVED, That the Board of Public works requests that the
Tompkins County Board of Representatives includes language into
their tag law which would accommodate alternate methods of
achieving a goal of fee for all refuse placed for collection.
Discussion followed on alternate m8thods and the use of tags.
Unanimously Carried
Award of Bid for Emercanev Work on Stewart Ave ue Sewer Line Leat
by Commissioner Brandford. Seconded by Commissioner Tripp
WHEREAS, a broken sewer main was detected due to the leaking of
water in a road embankment along in the 800 block of Stewart Avenue
in June, 1993, and
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iii WHEREAS, staff has received and reviewed proposals for replacement
r of the main; now, therefore, be it
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m RESOLVED, That the Board of Public Works awards the contract to R.
L7 L. Stever of Endwell, New York for their proposal of $10,599 for
replacement of 260 feet of sewer main with the funds to be derived
from CP 605, and be it further
RESOLVED, That the Board authorizes the Assistant Superintendent
to enter into such an agreement.
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G. Compagni
Construction Co., Inc.
$19,429
G.
DeVincentis
and Son, Inc.
$24,754
R.
L. Stever and Assoc., Inc.
$10,599
Asst. Supt. Shimer stated that Stever and Associates were able to
under bid the other contractors since they are working on the Dey
Street sewer collapse and have equipment close by.
Carried Unanimously
WATER, SEWER AND SOLID WASTE ITEMS
Award of Chemical suR0lies for Treatment Plants
Bids were received on May 18, 1993 for furnishing the annual
chemical requirements for the Water Filter Plant and the Wastewater
Treatment Plant.
Resolution
by Commissioner Brandford: Seconded by Tripp
WHEREAS, staff has reviewed the bids for the annual chemical
requirements for the Water Filtration Plant and the Wastewater
Treatment Plant; now, therefore be it
RESOLVED, That the contract be awarded as follows:
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Item 1)
Item 2)
Item 3)
Item 4)
Item 5)
Item 6)
Item 7)
Item 8
Item 9)
Item 10)
Item 11A)
Primary Coagulant
Filter Aid
Liquid Caustic Soda
Coagulant Aid
Potassium Permanganate
Liquid Chlorine
Pebble Lime
Ferric Chloride
Ferrous Sulfate
Sulfur Dioxide
Sodium Hypochlorite
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CYTEC Industries
$0.178 per lb.
O'Brien Industries, Inc.
$1.65 per lb.
Textile Chemical Co.
$0.0691 wet lb.
CYTEC Industries
$0.65 per lb.
Textile Chemical Co.
Nyclor, Inc. $1.3727 per lb.
$349.00 per ton
Bellefonte Lime Co.
$73.97 per ton
Not Awarded (no longer used)
Waste Stream Enviro.
$0.18 per gal.
Jones chemicals, Inc.
Nyclor, Inc. $0.78 per lb.
$4.65 per 5 -gal cb
Item 11B) Sodium H
ypochlorite bulk Textile Chemical Co.
$0.51 per gal
Carried Unanimously
REPORT OF SPECIAL COMMITTEES
Audit Report
by Commissioner Smith: Seconded by Tripp
RESOLVED, That bills listed on the following Abstract be
approved for payment: ,
Abstract # 14
General Fund .................. $ 38,391.91
Water and Sewer Fund •••
Joint Activity Fund $ 5.769.24
Capital Projects
$ 30,282.44
.... ............................... $ 68,795.69
Solid Waste ......... ............................... $ 10,490.70
and, be it further
RESOLVED, That bills receivable be approved.
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Carried Unanimously
REPORT OF BOARD LIAISONS•
Planning and Development Board
Commissioner Rusoff reported that a positive declaration was
Passed for the environmental impact of a proposed department
store on Elmira Road. The next step is to hold a scoping session
on August 11, 1993 to receive input from local business
organizations and residents on their concerns. An additional
study will be conducted on the economical impact. Commissioner
Rusoff also reported on a presentation given by Krink Associates
concerning the County Transfer and Recycling Center. She
reported that the P &D Board has declared itself lead agency for
the environmental review of the bicycle plan. The South West
Area Land Use Study has been delivered to the Mayor.
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ADJOURNMENT:
On alnotion the meeting was adjourned at 5:55 pm.
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Donna L. Payne
Administrative Secretary
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commissioner Reeves
regarding shopping carts
reported that there has been
left
concern
held August 23, 1993
around the city. A
with staff
meeting
will be
department stores to
and management of
devise a solution.
grocery
and
ADJOURNMENT:
On alnotion the meeting was adjourned at 5:55 pm.
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Administrative Secretary
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