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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
$129,298.00 on a new unit meeting the city's specifications
including the specified options,' end be it further
RESOLVED, That the Board authorizes the Assistant Superintendent of
Streets and Facilities to enter into an agreement for purchasing
the asphalt paver.
Carried Unanimously
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E• Award Of Bid for , 1994
As halt Concrete
Smith: Seconded May 11
WHEREAS, ids ewere r cei ed on May b j Commissioner Tripp
be used by the Department of Public Works for Asphalt next concrete to
adjustment
WHEREAS, per the bid specs, a 'forty cent ($.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
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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
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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
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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
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