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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMN-BPW-1994-05-11135 BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS CITY OF ITHACA, NEW YORK Regular Meeting 4:00 p.m. PRESENT- May 11, 1994 Mayor Nichols Commissioners (5) - Reeves, Gerard, Rusof£, Tripp, Smith OTHERS PRESENT: Deputy City Controller - 1hayer superintendent of Public works - Gray Assistant Superintendent of Streets and Facilities - Ferrel Assistant superintendent of Water and Sewer - Fabbroni Common Council Liaison - Johnson Senior Stenographer - Holcomb PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Nichols led all presen T" American flag. t in the Pledge of Allegiance to the MINUTES: m A rival ofMinutes of the Meeting A ril 13 1993 Board of Public Works z By Commissioner Tripp: Seconded by Commissioner Rusoff RESOLVED, That the Minutes of the Apri- 13, 1994 Board Of Public L Works meeting be approved as published. Carried Unanimously ADDITION6 TO OR DELETIONS FROM THE AGENDA: Hiahways. Streets AN cu_._ -.. Commissioner Smith requested theLaddition o£: C. Award of Bid for Transit Mix Concrete D. Award of Bid for Asphalt Paver E. Award of Bid for Asphalt Concrete No Board member objected. REPORT OF COUNCIL LIAISON: Parkins Lot -X Alderperson Johnson reported that the Common Council, at their May meeting, did , not pass the resolutio n regarding the lease for premises known as 310 -312 East State Street for use as a City Public Parking Lot X (Strand). Extensive discussion followed on the floor regarding the procedure that was used regarding the lease for the proposed parking Lot X at 310 -312 East State Street. West Inlet Donation of Land Alderperson Johnson reported that the Council voted to accept some land from the West Inlet 2 proposed development at their May 2 meeting. REPORT OF SUPERINTENDENT: Superintendent Gray reported to the Board on the following matters: DPW Labor Contract - A 4 -year Department of Public Works Labor Contract has been signed. Culvert on East State Street - The stone wall will be going back in at the Wallace property on East State Street where the City replaced a culvert that collapsed. Wood Street Park - The park is in its final design stages. Southwest Perk - The environmental assessment work will be starting soon. Parking Directional Signs - will be installed during the summer. 136 Fiber Optics - The conduit contract is being assembled to go out for bid. Sidewalks - The sidewalk contracts for 1994 are being assembled. Clinton Street Bridge - Some sink holes have developed on the west end of the bridge. He presented a diagram showing the problem. Discussion followed on the floor with Superintendent Gray answering questions from Board members. Assistant Superintendent Ferrele 1reportedE AND FAlon the following: to he BOard Giles Street - will be re- opened next week for traffic. Spring_ Cleaning _ is in progress. Parking Meters - being re- installed in the T.J. Miller lot. Cliff Street --- - The curb crew is doing sidewalks on Cliff Street. Commoner Bricks - The Building Systems crew is replacing and repairing bricks on the Commons. Bike Racks - New bike racks are being installed Commons in Bank Alley on the . Commons Flower Plantings - Flowers will not be planted on the M Commons until after Ithaca Festival. Assistant E Following: Superintendent Fabbroni reported to the Board on the Utility Bridge Emerge - During the week of May 1, determined by Superintendent t was t Gray and Assistant Fabbroni that one corner of the utility bridge had settled three some time. Superintendent utili Superi feet and seemed to be wedged in a location where it would stay for On Sunday, May 8, the bridge fell into the creek. We lost about a million gallons out of our water system in approximately 2 112 hours. The cooperation that was given by the Town of Ithaca, NYSE& G, and everyone ekse involved was greatly appreciated. Commissioner Reeves will send a note of thanks to everyone that helped in the emergency. Main Line Work - Stewart Avenue has been finished. Second Street is in the process. of being done and Hector Street, then Oxford Place is next on the agenda for main line work. BUILDINGS PROPERTIES AND TRANSIT ITEMS: A. Re uest from Oasisfor Outdoor Dinin Permit By Commissioner Rusoff : Seconded by Commissioner WHEREAS, the Board of Public Works has; received a request from Oasis Natural Grocery, located in the DeWitt Mall, to have outdoor dining on Buffalo Street, and WHEREAS, the request has been gxtfended to include the ability to display and sell produce on the sidewalk, with the display abutti the building; now, therefore, be it ng RESOLVED, That the Board of Public Works hereby grants permission to allow outdoor dining to Oasis effective upon signing of the agreement until October 31, 1994, and be it further 2 137 May 11, 1994 RESOLVED, That the Board expects Oasis to keep the area in a neat and orderly manner, and be it further RESOLVED, That the Board agrees to review the possibilities of allowing the display and sale of Produce and requests input from the Planning Department, Commons - Advisory Board and the Police Department concerning long term outdoor sales by merchants. Carried Unanimously ftTamwnva cane......... _ have acexrens and Rosa Spivey, owners of 106y Ca -_-- Park have requested that the sidewalk in front of their house be removed, contending that the existing sidewalk serves no apparent purpose. The height of the sidewalk is an obstacle for the owners; as its 14 inches height does not allow convenient curb side parking. The owners would like to remove the sidewalk to create off street parking. T LO Resolution '— By Commissioner Smith: Seconded by Commissioner Tripp m WHEREAS, the owners of 106 Cascadilla Park Road have requested the Z removal of sidewalk in front of their house to allow parking, and WHEREAS, 106 Cascadilla Park Road is less than 5o feet wide and is zoned R -la, and the requested parking is not allowed under Section 325 -20(5) of the City Code; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Board of Public Works denies the request of John Steffens and Rose Spivey, and directs staff to further review the evolution of current curb and sidewalk at this address, and be it further RESOLVED, That staff advise the Board and the affected property owners what steps could be taken to improve the situation. Mr. John Steffens spoke to the Board about the sidewalk in front of his house. He asked if the sidewalk can not be removed, would it be possible to lower it, as it is now 14" high. stated is ponen ide walk cast na top ofaanother, wh ch would accounts for there 14 ". He suggested that the matter be tabled for further investigation. Discussion followed on the floor. Motion to Table By Commissioner Rusoff: Seconded by Commissioner Tripp solution RESOLVED, That staff is to work with Mr. Steffens to determine a to the question of the removal of sidewalk at 106 Cascadilla Park Road. Carried Unanimously Street - - -- -' w +ca aemoval Bill at 216 North Alban By Commissioner Smith: Seconded by Commissioner Tripp WHEREAS, Mohanan Pisharody, owner of 216 North Albany Street, has requested that the Board expunge his snow /ice removal bill, and WHEREAS, Mr. Pisharody claims that he maintained his sidewalk throughout the winter and feels that there was never a substantial amount of snow left on the walk for the crews to remove, and WHEREAS, staff has reviewed their 'records which show a crew was dispatched to that address and that. the crews removed snow from 60 feet of sidewalk on January 13, 1994; now, therefore, be it 3 138 May 11, 1994 RESOLVED, That the Board of Public Works denies Mr. Pisharody's request and directs staff to review office procedures and notification methods prior to the winter of 1994 -95 in an effort to provide improved notification that work was done at a particular address. Mr. Pisharody spoke to the Board regarding his request for expungement for the snow /ice removal bill for his property at 216 North Albany Street. Discussion followed on the floor. A vote on the resolution resulted as follows: Ayes (1) - Reeves Nays (4) - Rusoff, Gerard, Smith, Tripp Motion Failed By Commissioner Rusoff: Seconded by Commissioner Tripp RESOLVED, That the bill for sidewalk snow /ice removal at 216 North Albany Street (owner Mohanan Pisharody) be expunged. Ayes (4) - Rusoff, Tripp, Gerard, Smith Nay (1) - Reeves "Carried (4 -1) C. Award of 81d for Transit Mix Concrete 8y Commissioner Smith: Seconded by Commissioner Reeves WHEREAS, bids were received on May 3, 1994 for Transit Mix Concrete to be used by the Department during the 1994 construction season, and WHEREAS, two bidders participated with each having the same price for all items; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Transit Mix Concrete bid be awarded to both Saunders Concrete Co. Inc., of Nedrow, New York and B.R. DeWitt Inc., of Pavilion, New York for their equal bids on all products, and be it further RESOLVED, That the Department of Public Works will use both bidders depending on delivery time available at time of order, and be it further RESOLVED, That the Board authorizes the Assistant Superintendent of Streets and Facilities to enter into the agreement. Carried (4 -0) Commissioner Tripp out of room at time of vote. D. Award of 81d for As halt Paver W By Commissioner Smith: Seconded by Commissioner Gerard HEREAS, bids were received on May 5, 1994 for one Asphalt Paver to be used by the Department of Public Works for surfacing streets; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Board of Public Works awards the bid to Tracey Road Equipment of East Syracuse, New York for their total bi'S of $129,298.00 on a new unit meeting the city's specifications including the specified options,' end be it further RESOLVED, That the Board authorizes the Assistant Superintendent of Streets and Facilities to enter into an agreement for purchasing the asphalt paver. Carried Unanimously 4 139 E• Award Of Bid for , 1994 As halt Concrete Smith: Seconded May 11 WHEREAS, ids ewere r cei ed on May b j Commissioner Tripp be used by the Department of Public Works for Asphalt next concrete to adjustment WHEREAS, per the bid specs, a 'forty cent ($.40) per ton mile Department's is added to the submitted bids to reflect the trucking costs; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Board of Public Works awards The General Crushed Stone Co, of Jamesville, New York for their low bid on the following items: RESOLVED, That the Board authorizes the Assistant Superintendent of Streets and Facilities to sign the agreements. PARRINO AND TRAFFIC ITEMS: Carried Unanimously A. Re nest f r Reduced Parkin Rates for TC3 By Commissioner Tripp: of Seconded by Commissioner Rusoff WHEREAS, the Board Public Works has received a request from TC3 to reduce parking rates for students attending the downtown extension center, and WHEREAS, TC3 staff has explained that the cost is an added burden to the downtown students, not borne by their on- campus students, and WHEREAS, the college has experienced some problems with the current sticker program and requests that a simplified system be established for them, and WHEREAS, the Board has explained the cost of parking is borne by the on- campus students as part of the facilities owned and operated by the college in support of that campus, and WHEREAS, the current rate charged TC3 is already highly subsidized in an effort to assist their effort to use a downtown campus; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Board of Public Works denies the request to reduce parking rates for TC3, and be it further 5 A. 500 tons of Asphalt Concrete Type 2 Base Course B. 2000 tons of Asphalt Concrete $23.75 /Ton Binder - $11,875 Tt3Asphalt Course r F. 100 tons Concrete Hot Patch Mix 25 /Ton $50,500 r-- H. 100 tons Cold Patch DoT Sec 405 $28'75 /Ton = $ 2,875 m . and awards Genesee LeRoy Stone $34.00 /Ton, = $ 3,400 Z Corp. their low bids on the following items: of Pavilion, New York for C. 100 tons Asphalt Concrete Shim Course Type 5 D. 500 tons Asphalt Concrete Top Course$26.95 /Ton = $ 2,695 E. 1000yTons Asphalt Concrete Top Cours$24.60 /Ton - $12,300 Type 7 G. 2000 tons Asphalt Concrete Top $24.64/Ton Course $24,650 Type 7F $24.65/Ton = $49,300 and be it further RESOLVED, That the Board authorizes the Assistant Superintendent of Streets and Facilities to sign the agreements. PARRINO AND TRAFFIC ITEMS: Carried Unanimously A. Re nest f r Reduced Parkin Rates for TC3 By Commissioner Tripp: of Seconded by Commissioner Rusoff WHEREAS, the Board Public Works has received a request from TC3 to reduce parking rates for students attending the downtown extension center, and WHEREAS, TC3 staff has explained that the cost is an added burden to the downtown students, not borne by their on- campus students, and WHEREAS, the college has experienced some problems with the current sticker program and requests that a simplified system be established for them, and WHEREAS, the Board has explained the cost of parking is borne by the on- campus students as part of the facilities owned and operated by the college in support of that campus, and WHEREAS, the current rate charged TC3 is already highly subsidized in an effort to assist their effort to use a downtown campus; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Board of Public Works denies the request to reduce parking rates for TC3, and be it further 5 140 May 11, 1996 RESOLVED, That the Board directs the Superintendent to work with the City Chamberlain and TC3 to develop a new system which will simplify the administration and distribution process for both parties. Carried Unanimously B. Re nest for Handica Parkin at Unitarian Church By Commissioner Tripp: Seconded by Commissioner Ruso£f WHEREAS, the Board of Public Works passed a resolution on December 8, 1993 approving placement of three meter bags on Aurora Street for handicap parking at the First Unitarian Church on Sundays only, and WHEREAS, the Unitarian Church has requested that one of three bags be allowed to be used on Buffalo Street directly in front of their church; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Board of Public Works approves of the request to allow use of one meter bag on Buffalo Street in front of the Unitarian Church while two bags remain on the Aurora Street side as previously approved. REPORT OF SPECIAL COMMITTEES: Thenk You to Paul Brandford WHEREAS P I Carried Unanimously by Mayor Brandford aina1990nto d£illtan unexpiredPterm ofotwo years, and WHEREAS, Paul was re- appointed for an additional three year term in 1992, and WHEREAS, Paul served on various committees including the Board of Public Work's Water, Sewer and Solid Waste Committee as well as being a representative to the Sewer Joint Subcommittee (SJS) for the Ithaca Wastewater Treatment Facility, and WHEREAS, the Board also wishes to recognize Paul ons to s er- va valuable valua for his contribution to the subcommittee working on revisi municipal agreement under which the SJS operates, and traffic o great interest in the cp ob emsand serrvedwith distinction on C the Task Force for Traffic Issues, and WHEREAS, Paul will always be remembered for his keen mind, his sense of humor, and his ability to ask pertinent questions during discussions so that Board members would consider all angles of an issue before making a decision; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Board of Public Works accepts, with deep regret, Paul's resignation from the Board, and be it further RESOLVED, That the Board extends its gratitude for the time and effort Paul spent on behalf of the Department of Public Works, and the City of Ithaca, and be it further RESOLVED, That the members of the Board of Public Works extend best wishes to Paul for success in all of his future endeavors. REPORT Carried Unanimously OF BOARD LIAISONS: Conservation Adviso Council Commissioner Tripp stated that about proposed bridge work and creeks and waterways. the CAC discussed their concerns lead paint, etc. falling into the 6 141 May 11, 1994 Plenning and Develonme r a _ a Commissioner Rusoff stated that the Planning and Development Board is dealing with a request from Jason Pane to put a six story, 120 apartment unit on Dryden Road, directly across from the City Parking facility. The Board decided they need more information on traffic impacts, etc. Mr. Fane Ti-11 be bringing more information to the Board. She stated that the Board has also been presented with _a petition signed by 400 students opposed to building. the proposed Mayor Nichols, stated that he was present at that meeting and he was astounded that the Conservation Advisory Council, regarding this matter, as reported by the Chair, do not see any problem with this proposal, that this is not a pristine area. came through with a negative declaration and it is He stated the CAC his opinion that the environment covers a lot more than just trees and he is concerned about the. CAC's attitude. and green space r Perk- cOmmi -8 on Ln Commissioner Reeves reported that 'the Commission has received some r feedback from the Youth Bureau regarding the tennis"courts at m Stewart Park. The Youth Bureau definitely want the courts either Z rebuilt or renovated at Stewart Park. She stated that the Parks Commission voted unanimously to move the courts to the east end of C the park to be closer to the Youth Bureau, as is shown on the G Master Plan. Commissioner Reeves reported that the Parks Commission has requested that an official liaison from the Planning Department be assigned to the Parks Commission. Commissioner Reeves stated that Stewart Park has parking on two sides of the road which goes between the larger playing field and where the pets used to be and it was recommended to the Board and the Parks Commission several years ago by the Police Department that there only be parking on one side of the road. The Board needs to work out signage for that area. Art end Desicn Commits Commissioner Ge— rard reported that the Art and Design Committee is looking at the project for renovating the Common Council Chambers. Commissioner Rusoff stated that she has submitted several design Proposals. The Committee has asked her to do a Cos the project and she will be submitting that. t estimate for ADJOURNMENT: On a motion the meeting adjourned at 6:15 p.m. Connie J. Holcomb Senior Stenographer Benjamin Nichols Mayor 7