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BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS
CITY OF ITHACA, NEW YORK
Regular Meeting 4:00 p.m. September 22, 1993
PRESENT:
Mayor Nichols
Commissioners (6) Reeves, 'Gerard, Rusoff, Tripp, Smith, Brandford
OTHERS PRESENT:
Superintendent of Public Works - Gray
Asst. Superintendent of Streets 4 Facilities - Ferrel
Common Council Liaison - Berg
Deputy City Controller - Thayer
City Clerk Staff - Pagliaro
00 ADDITIONS TO OR DELETIONS FROM TKE AGENDA
0) Supt. Gray requested the addition o£ Stump Grinder Award
m No Board Member objected
rn Supt. Gray requested the addition of Traffic Systems Engineer
yu Position
Q No Board Member objected
New Business - Supt.Gray asked for an Executive Session for a
personnel matter
No Board Member objected
New Business Set future meeting locations
No Board member objected.
COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR-
Ma-yo-r- Nichols reported that the SJS has been having extensive
discussions dealing with the issues involved in the extension of
sewer services outside the service area. A City policy is being
worked on and more information will be forthcoming
REPORT OF COUNCIL LIAISON•
Alderperson Berg asked Board members to encourage any property
owners they may know, within the BID district, not to oppose the
project, as he feels strongly that this project will be very
beneficial to the city.
REPORT OF SUPERINTENDENT•
Superintendent of Public Works Gray reported on the following:
Nancy Oltz is doing some planning for detours associated with the
continuing work on Aurora Street
Strand Project - Should be cleaned up within two weeks
Commons Project - Trying to close out. The Tompkins County Trust
Company is digging in the area to run computer lines
Court Building - Working out heating system problems in the Court
Police Department - Work is progressing on the 2nd and 3rd floors
HVAC Work City Hall - Started work on the 2nd floor. Project will
take four to six weeks to complete.
Sidewalk Contractor - Half completed
Pavement Management System - work is being done to get this on
computer
MPO - Superintendent Gray has submitted seven projects to DOT. This
may result in the City getting funding from the State.
Stewart Park - Amount of trash removal from Stewart Park has
dropped by half since removal of trash cans and asking people
to take their trash with them when leave they the park.
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REPORT OF ASST. SUPERINTENDENT OF�WATER & SEWER-
S apex ir e i i , e I I ray reported on the following:
Water Shed Rules and Regulation - Tompkins County is working on a
set of rules and regulations similar to those adopted by the City
for the water shed area. The County has approached the Mayor about
up on this project, Possible funding for a joint program. Supt. Gray will be following
Water and Sewer is doing removal at the silt dam to replenish the
gravel piles.
Water main valve work has been done at Court and Plain Sts.
Town of Ithaca has completed the looping of water mains that run
along Floral Ave. to route 13 and tie back in to city lines on
Elmira Road.
Asst.
following: Superintendent o£ Streets &r Facilities Ferrel po
rerted on the
Curb Crew - Is working on Aurora Street. Northbound lane will be
detoured onto Hudson Street. Finished at Mutual Housing and
Paving will begin on Aurora Street when curb crew is done.
Crews are still working on First and Adams
base for paving. Streets preparing the
Micro - paving --Wood and South and Falls Streets complete
Building Crews - Have been working on heating systems. Next week
will begin winterizing the Commons.
Sign Shop - Crosswalk work being done, replacing missing street
name signs
Electricians - Repaired all outside fixtures at Southside.
ordered smaller lamps that will be mounted higher on building Have
have Lexon covers that should be vandal resistant. and
Golf Course Maintenance Bldg. - Construction on building has
started, footer and foundation walls are in place.
Stewart Park - Covering of exposed Willow tree roots has begun
Assistant Superintendent Ferrel has been working on Budget, to
shift funds to areas that have higher expenses than anticipated,
e.g.the snow removal account, in order to have a balance to cover
for the remainder of this year.
Day St.- Finished paving coat should be done on September 23, 1993
Warren Place - should be paved in two weeks
Mayor Nichols stated that he received several phone calls regard-
ing the new traffic light at Aurora Street and Hillview Place.
The Board discussed timing of the change cycle, possible problems
when wintertweather arrives, delays due to turning vehicles.
Mayor Nichols stated, that the large tractor trailers, making
deliveries to the Ithaca Journal, create a traffic problem on West
Green Street. Mayor Nichols has talked-with Chief McEwen regarding
this problem.
HIGHWAYS STREETS AND SIDEWALK ITEMS:
Request for Removal and Reolacement of Street Tree
By Commissioner Smith. Seconded by Denise Ruso££
Whereas, Joe Ciaschi, owner of Clinton House, has requested that
three flowering trees in front of his building be removed due to
the mess and slipping hazard of the flowers. Mr. Ciaschi has
stated that he is willing to replace the trees with a more
appropriate tree for that location.
Whereas, the City Forester has" looked into the possibility of
replacing the trees in front of the Clinton House and has consulted
with the Shade Tree Advisory Commission, and
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trees may bee more appropriate e there, and replacementlo that other
should be with
a tree no smaller than 4 inch caliper, and
Whereas, they have recommended a- staged operation calling for
removal of one tree per year to -reduce construction and visual
impacts, and to gain experience with the removal and its; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED
That the Board of Works approves of the removal and
replacement of the three trees (one tree per year), and, be it
further
RESOLVED, That approval is contingent upon Mr, Ciaschi providing
funding to cover the out of pocket expenses, set at an amount of
$300 (three hundred dollars) for the first year, and, be it further
r RESOLVED, That the actual out of pocket cost of the first year as
LO adjusted for current costs will be the basis of Mr. Ciaschi's
T
continue asrlong assecond
itnhas hetcontinued support of Mr. aschiwand ill
m no objections from the Shade Tree Advisory Commission.
Z Carried Unanimously
Z Request for Tamnorary O ina of n7i
By Commissioner Smith. Seconded by Commissioner Rusof£
Whereas, Allen Street is a street within the City which has not
been abandoned or discontinued but is presently closed to traffic
because of the existence of obstructions which have arisen in the
street; and
WHEREAS, the Friends of the Tompkins County Public Library Inc.,
will be holding their annual book sale at their property on Esty
Street between Allen Street and Meadow Street from October 9th
through 18th, 1993 and expects a large amount of traffic on Esty
Street; and
WHEREAS, The Chief of Police of the City of Ithaca supports their
request that Allen Street be temporarily reopened to traffic on a
one -way basis during the term of this event so as to minimize
traffic congestion in the area; and
WHEREAS, the Friends Of the Tompkins County Public Library Inc.
have offered to remove the existing obstructions in Allen Street
prior to October 9, 1993 and to indemnify and hold the City
harmless from any claim or liability that may arise as the result
of their work in removing such obstructions, now therefore, be it
RESOLVED, The contingent upon the Friends of the Tompkins County
Public Library Inc, agreeing to indemnify and hold the City
harmless from any claim or liability that may arise as a result of
their action in removing the existing obstructions to Allen Street,
in a form satisfactory to the City Attorney, that the Friends of
the Tompkins County Library Inc, actually remove such obstructions,
that Allen Street be reopened to traffic on a one -way basis running
southerly from Esty Street to Court Street from Saturday, October
9, 1993 through Monday, October 18, 1993, after which time it will
be again closed to traffic; and the Department Of Public Works and
the Chief of Police are hereby requested to take all appropriate
steps to effectuate the temporary opening of the street to traffic
as above specified and the closing of the street to traffic after
October 18, 1993.
Carried Unanimously
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Stump Grinder Bid Award
By Commissioner Smith: Seconded Commissioner Brandford
WHEREAS, e received SnFacilities 1993 for ( stump be used by the Stets and Parke andForestr
Section, and -
WHEREAS, staff recommends that Roberts Equipment Inc. be awarded
the bid for their low bid; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Board of Public Works accepts the low net bid of
$15,551.00 for a stump grinder (Carlton Model 6800) from Roberta
Equipment Inc., P.O. Box 328 of Cazenovia, New York.
Carried Unanimously
PARKING AND TRAFFIC ITEMS:
Traffic Systems En ineer p osition
By Comm. s $ ioner RusOff: Seconded Commissioner Reeves
WHEREAS, The Board of Public Works has reviewed and recommended
that the position of Traffic Systems Engineer be filled, and
WHEREAS, the Vacancy Review Board has stated that this is a new job
title and has directed that it be sent through B & A Committee and
Common council, now therefore be it
RESOLVED, That the Board request that the B & A Committee add the
Position of Traffic Systems Engineer to the list of authorized
Positions in the Department of Public Works, and be it further
RESOLVED, that the position be funded by the appropriation for the
Traffic Engineer, leaving that position unfunded.
Carried Unanimously
CREEKS BRIDGES AND PARKS ITEMS:
Sc000er Law for Cit Parks
By CCOmmissioner Gerard: Seconded Commissioner Rusoff
RESOLVED, That the Board Of Public Works
that the Charter and Ordinance Committ supports and recommends
ee adopt the proposed
"Pooper- Scooper" ordinance which revises Section 164 -9 of the City
Code as proposed by the City Attorney. Said proposed revision is as
follows: SECTION 1. That Section 164 -9(C) entitled Prohibited
Acts Of Article III entitled "Dogs" of Chapter 164 entitled "Dogs
or Other Animals" is hereby amended to read as follows:
C. Causes damage or destruction to public or private property, or
defecates (unless the solid waste 's or t
b the owner or other ers n res onsible for the do up A removed
commits a nuisance on public or or otherwise
premises of the person owning or harboring such doper than on the
• Carried Unanimously
REPORT OF SPECIAL COMMITTEES:
Audit Re ort
By Commissioner brandford: Seconded by Commissioner Rusoff
RESOLVED, That bills listed on the following Abstract be approved
for payment:
Abstract #18
Genera— 1— Fund ..................... '
water and Sewer Fund..,,,,,,,.,•• ;: " '••••••••••...$45,341 ^. 13
Joint Activity Fund..,.......,, •' .... " " ••••••$ 10,892.30
CapitalProjects ................ " " ' '•••••••••$ 18,170.66
Solid waste........ •••• .... •••••••••••....$219,368.40
Trust and Agency Fund......., ••• " " " " '•" •••••$ 19,946,19
and be it further •'•' ..........••••••...$ 509.25
RESOLVED, That bills receivable be approved.
Carried Unanimously
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REPORT OF BOARD LIAISONS:
Commissioner Rusoff reported on the Proposed Bicycle Plan that was
presented at the September 21, 1993 Planning Board Meeting.
Commissioner Reeves reported on her meeting with the Energy
Commission. She also stated the Software is up and running, and
consumption and t v
and moneythathasinformation
been aspent in
£orraph form, ongenergy s.
NEW BUSINESS:
Mayor Nichols reported that due to renovations in Council Chambers
the October 20th Committee of the Whole meeting will be held at the
Streets and Facilities Building. The regular meeting of the Board
on October 27th will be held at Central Fire Station.
On a Motion the Board adjourned into Executive Sessions at 5:15pm
ADJOURNMENT•
The Board came out of Executive session and no action was taken.
Meeting was adjourned at 6:OOp.m.
Carol Clerk Staff ABenjamn Nichols
City Clerk Staff
Mayor