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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMN-BPW-1994-07-27167 BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS CITY OF ITHACA, NEW YORK Regular Meeting 4:00 P.M. July 27, 1994 PRESENT: Mayor Nichols - Commissioners (6) - Reeves, Smith,'Seligmann, Rusoff (arrived at 4:45 p.m.) ABSENT: f Commissioner Gerard (excused) Commission Tripp OTHERS PRESENT' Superintendent of Public Works - Gray Assistant Superintendent of Streets and Facilities - Ferrel Assistant Superintendent of Water and Sewer - Fabbroni Common Council Liaison - Johnson T- Deputy City Controller - Thayer LO Senior Stenographer - Holcomb T m PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE• 3 Mayor Nichols led all present in the Pledge American flag. of Allegiance to the 2 NTNVTPR- Tne approval of the Minutes of the July 13, 1994 Board of Public works meeting were postponed until the meeting of August 10, 1994. ADDITIONS TO OR DELETIONS FROM THE AGENDA: New Business Commissioner Reeves requested the addition of a resolution giving the Board power to act at their meeting of August 3, 1994 regarding a request from the Hangar Theatre. No Council member objected. .1. raui Glover spoke to the Board of Public Works regarding a proposal for use of the City Hall Annex building. Superintendent Gray noted that there is no budget for that building at this time. Mayor Nichols stated that there is an architectural study being done at this time on the building. He suggested to Mr. Glover that he take his proposal to the Ithaca Urban Renewal Agency and to the Economic Development Committee for their input. Community Gardens Water Problem Members of the Community Gardens spoke to the Board regarding a broken hydrant which has caused a water problem at the gardens. Discussion followed on the floor. matter. Staff will follow up on this Hangar Theater Ms. Barbara Blanchard spoke to the Board regarding hot air balloon rides for a fund raiser for the Hangar Theater which will be held on August 15. She stated that when the matter is discussed and voted on at the August 3 Committee of the Whole meeting, the Board will have received the requested insurance certificate and a representative from the Hangar Theater will be at the meeting to answer any questions that the Board might have at that time. 1 11M REPORT OF CITY CONTROLLER: Deputy City Controller Thayer noted that there is a Special Common Council meeting scheduled for 7:00 this evening to reconsider an amendment to the Fiber Optic Project, REPORT OF SUPERINTENDENT AND 6TAFF: Superintendent Gray, Assistant Superintendents Ferrel and Fabbroni gave reports to the Board on projects and jobs that are being done at this time. - -- ..,,ec xusorr: Seconded by CommissionB =-Reeves WHEREAS, the Ithaca Farmer's Market has received several requests from individuals to reserve Steamboat Landing for private functions, and WHEREAS, the city has a 20 year agreement with the Farmer's Market for the use of the property, and WHEREAS, the City Attorney has advised that a reservation agreement is appropriate if accompanied by the required amount of one million dollars in insurance coverage from the individuals; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the agreement B nt and thatthe Ithaca lFarmer's Mrketswill handle tall administrative aspects of such agreements with other parties wishing to reserve Steamboat Landing, and be it further RESOLVED, That the Board hereby establishes the city's fee for the rental of the property using the current season's rates for the large pavilion at Stewart Park. Carried Unanimously •��� a ace at 132 East Spencer Street By Commis mm sioner Rusoff: Seconded by Commissioner Reeves WHEREAS, the Board of Public Works received a request in January, 1994 to install a handicap parking space at 132 East Spencer Street at the Barnes residence, and WHEREAS, the Board reviewed the request and passed a resolution denying the installation of a handicap parking space at their January 12, 1994 meeting, and asked r and sfoa reconsideration Of their Barnes their earlierppdecisi n bas daon the Barnes' long-term (50 years) residency and their "heroic" effort to remain in their own home; now, therefore, be it and RESOLVED, That the Board of Public Works has reviewed the request war that nted n East hSpencer installation Street, and abe aitdlfurther king space is RESOLVED, That the Board requests that the Superintendent create a system to review residential parking spaces annually and verify their continued need. Extensive discussion followed regarding handicap parking needs in the City. A vote on the resolution resulted as follows: ' Carried Unanimously BUDGET ADMINISTRATION AND COMMUNICATION ITEMS: A. Re vest for Polic 18 Fee Determination By Commissioner Reeves : Seconded by Commissioner Ruso££ WHEREAS, the Board o£ Public works recognizes that there are many licenses and fees for services provided by the department, and 2 169 WHEREAS, the Board believes that many of the fees do not reflect the time staff spends in assisting and executing the various permits and licenses; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Board of Public Works requests that the Budget and Administration Committee review. the fees which are charged for various licenses and permits, and be it further RESOLVED, That the Board further requests that B&A establish a Policy that relates staff effort, direct and indirect city costs, into the fee structures for city services or licenses. Carried Unanimously NEW BUSINESS- Power to Act Resolution By Commissioner Reeves: Seconded by Commissioner Smith T RESOLVED, That the Board have Power to Act at its August 3, 1994 Committee of the Whole meeting regarding the Hangar Theater's L0 request for Hot Air Balloon Rides at their fund raising event in T' August. co Z ADJOURNMENT• Carried Unanimously On a motion the meeting adjourned at 6:00 p.m. Connie J. Holcomb Senior Stenographer Benjamin Nichols Mayor