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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
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m PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE• 3
Mayor Nichols led all present in the Pledge
American flag. of Allegiance to the
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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.
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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
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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.
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Z ADJOURNMENT• Carried Unanimously
On a motion the meeting adjourned at 6:00 p.m.
Connie J. Holcomb
Senior Stenographer Benjamin Nichols
Mayor