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Home My WebLink AboutMN-BPW-1993-08-11T MMT •W i� g BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS CITY OF ITHACA, NEW YORK Regular Meeting 4:00 p.m. August 11, 1993 PRESENT: Commissioners (6) Rusoff, Tripp,. (Ceeves, Gerard, Smith, Brandford OTHERS PRESENT: Superintendent of Public Works - Gray Asst. Superintendent of Streets & Facilities - Ferrel Common Council Liaison - Berg City Clerk Staff - Pagliaro Deputy City Clerk - Holcomb EXCUSED: Mayor Nichols PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Vice Chair Reeves led all present in the Pledge of Allegiance to the American Flag. J Approval of the Minutes of the June 23, 1993 and July 14, 1993 Board of Public Works meetings was postponed until the next Regular Board Meeting. COMMUNICATIONS AND HEARINGS OF PERSONS BEFORE THE BOARD John Norelli, 703 S. Plain St., appeared before the Board to appeal a Water and Sewer bill in the amount of $357. This bill was accrued as a result of replacing a lead water service that was broken during the Plain St. construction project. He felt that the Department of Public Works was responsible for the service being broken and therefore he should not have to pay for its replacement. Mr. Norelli also voiced concern over the lack of communication and coordination of City projects. He further commented on the amount of debris and trash left in the neighborhood by DPW workers. Extensive discussion followed with Superintendent Gray and Asst. Superintendent Ferrel commenting on the City's policy on replacing lead water services, and the Plain St. project. Superintendent Gray stated he would check into Mr. Norelli's bill and other concerns and report back to the Board at the next meeting. Council Liaison Berg suggested that the DPW notify the Plain St. residents of the remainder of the project work as soon as possible. He further suggested that future projects include area notification prior to the start of work. REPORT OF SUPERINTENDENT: Superintendent of Public Works Gray reported on the following: Commons Contract - process of being closed out City Court /Police Renovation - some delays possible Strand Demolition - proceeding - slight delay due to an asbestos covered pipe being uncovered in ceiling Sidewalk Contract - proceeding at several locations HVAC - City Hall and Sts. and Fac. will be bid next week Kline Road Sewer - nearly complete First St. - Curbing, paving, water main at Mutual Housing nearly complete Day St. Sewer - nearly complete Stewart Ave - proceeding 1 was Eli] BPW Minutes August 11, 1993 REPORT OF ASST. SUPERINTENDENT OF STREETS & FACILITIES: Asst. Superintendent of Streets & Facilities Ferrel reported on the following: Green and Seneca Streets - paved by DOT Pavement and Milling - will begin this week Octopus Bridge - work in progress Aurora St. Project - due to start next week Curb Projects - in progress Stewart Park - new playground equipment installed, all items on the handicapped accessibility list have been addressed _. DeWitt Park - Six new benches and four new garbage receptacles have been installed Golf Course - financial outlook may be better than anticipated Trees - Forester is training crew to improve skills, trees have been ordered for Fall Notices have gone out to Aurora St. residents and media regarding future traffic disruption. Discussion followed regarding establishing a weekly informational announcement that would alleviate communication criticism. Vice Chair Reeves agreed to contact the Ithaca Journal to inquire as to the possibility of printing a weekly listing of upcoming projects. By Commissioner Smith: Seconded by Commissioner Rusoff WHEREAS, the Department of Public Works, Streets and Facilities Division, received a complaint on March 20, 1993 regarding a build- up of ice and snow on Cornell University property at 150 Triphammer Road, and WHEREAS, City crews cleared 85 feet of sidewalk on March 26, 1993, and a bill was issued in the amount of $37.49, and WHEREAS, Cornell University Community Relations Director, John Gutenberger, has asked for expungement of this bill based on Cornell's cooperation during the cleanup of the blizzard in March 1993; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Board of Public Works hereby grants the request of Cornell University to expunge said bill. PARKING AND TRAFFIC ITBMS: Carried Unanimously Request forrNO Parking Zone on Ridgewood Road By Commissioner Tripp: Seconded by Commissioner Rusoff WHEREAS, a request was received from Pi Kappa Fraternity, 5 (55) Ridgewood Road, City of Ithaca, for a No Parking Zone along the road directly in front of the fraternity, and WHEREAS, the residents of the fraternity cited reasons for the request, specifically that parking on the curved, narrow road restricts traffic flow, especially bus service; that fraternities in the area have adequate off - street parking, and that all of Ridgewood Road has No Parking restrictions except for the approximately 10 spaces in front of No. ; (55), and WHEREAS, a review of the history of the parking regulations revealed no apparent reason for specifically allowing parking in this area, and based on the appaient low impact to residents with regard to on- street parking; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Board of Public Works grants the request for the No Parking zone on the east side of Ridgewood Road at Phi Kappa Fraternity Carried Unanimously BPW Minutes August 11, 1993 Request for Handicapped Parking Space at the Women's Community Building By Commissioner Tripp: Seconded by Commissioner Rusoff WHEREAS, the Board of Public Works considered and denied a request in May, 1989 for a parking space fo{ the physically handicapped on Seneca Street in front of the Women's Community Building, and WHEREAS, the Board of Public Works has received a second request to reconsider installing a! parking space for the physically handicapped; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Board of Public Works denies the request based on the original resolution by the Board, and, be it further RESOLVED, That according to the State Building Code Section 1102.4, parking areas must have a .parking space or spaces for the physically handicapped, and, be it further RESOLVED, That the Board of Public Works reiterates its stand on co the request for a handicapped space by asking the Women' s' Community Building to provide ample parking in its parking lot for the physically handicapped, and be it further QRESOLVED, That the Board forwards their recommendation to the Building Department for enforcement of Section 1102.4 of the New York State Building Code. "1102.4 Parking spaces. (a) Parking areas, where provided, and parking garages shall comply with table I -1102. (b) Parking spaces suitable for use by the physically handicapped shall comply with the requirements set forth in section 1100.1(c) of this code, except that parking spaces in a lot shall have a minimum clear width of 8' -0" and an adjoining access aisle having a minimum clear width of 8' -0 ". Two accessible parking spaces are permitted to share a common access aisle. In garages and open parking structures in addition to the above requirements, such spaces and vehicle access routes to and from such spaces shall have a minimum verticle clearance of 9' -6 ". TABLE I -1102 REQUIRED NUMBER OF PARKING SPACES Total spaces in lot or oarage Number of accessible spaces 1 to 25 1 26 to 50 2 51 to 75 3 76 to 100 4 101 to 150 5 151 to 200 6 201 to 300 7 301 to 400 8 401 to 500 9^ Ayes (4) Rusoff, Tripp, Reeves, Brandford Nays (1) Gerard Abstained (1) Smith Carried 41 4�- BPW Minutes August 11, 1993 REPORT OF SPECIAL COMMITTEES: Audit Report By Commissioner Smith: Seconded by Commissioner Tripp RESOLVED, That bills listed on the following Abstract be approved for payment: Abstract # 15 General Fund ...................... .....................$63,289.92 Water and Sewer Fund ..... ..............................$ 3,163.43 Joint Activity Fund ............... .....................$12,241.78 Capital Projects .................. .....................$22,706.04 Solid Waste ....................... .....................$13,518.63 and be it further RESOLVED, That bills receivable be approved. Carried Unanimously REPORT OF BOARD LIAISONS: Parks Commission Commissioner Gerard reported that there was extensive discussion regarding the Commission's feelings of not being heard. They are concerned because their input is not being incorporated into Resolutions. The Parks Commission would like further information regarding the status of the Southwest Park road system plan. Conservation Advisory Council Commissioner Gerard reported that the CAC would like information from the DEC regarding the status of the Therm Spill. Commissioner Gerard was advised to have them contact City Attorney Guttman for further information on that issue. ADJOURNMENT: On a motion the meeting adjourned at 5:20 p.m. Carol Pag iar Carol Reeves City Clerk Staff Vice Chair 4