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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMN-BPW-1994-11-09 1 BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS CITY OF ITHACA, NEW YORK Regular Meeting 4:00 P.M. November 9, 1994 PRESENT: Mayor Nichols Commissioners (5) - Reeves, Gerard, Tripp, Seligmann, Smith OTHERS PRESENT: Superintendent of Public Works - Gray Assistant Superintendent for Streets and Facilities - Ferrel Assistant Superintendent for Water and Sewer - Fabbroni City Controller - Cafferillo Deputy City Controller - Thayer Deputy City Clerk - Conley Holcomb Council Liaison - Johnson ABSENT: Commissioner Rusoff PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Mayor Nichols led all present in the Pledge of Allegiance to the American flag. MINUTES: Approval of the Minutes of the October 26, 1994 Board of Public Works Meeting By Commissioner Tripp: Seconded by Commissioner Reeves RESOLVED, That the Minutes of the October 26, 1994 Board of Public Works meeting be approved as published. Carried Unanimously ADDITIONS TO OR DELETIONS FROM THE AGENDA: Budget, Administration and Communications Commissioner Reeves requested the addition of Item A - Resolution to Accept Collegetown Special Benefit Assessment District - Resolution. No Board member objected. COMMUNICATIONS AND HEARINGS OF PERSONS BEFORE BOARD: Public Hearing for Collegetown Special Benefit Assessment District Resolution to Open Public Hearing By Commissioner Tripp: Seconded by Commissioner Gerard RESOLVED, That the Public Hearing to consider the Collegetown Special Benefit Assessment District rates be opened. Carried Unanimously No one appeared before the Board. Resolution to Close Public Hearing By Commissioner Tripp: Seconded by Commissioner Gerard RESOLVED, That the Public Hearing to consider the Collegetown Special Benefit Assessment District rates be closed. Carried Unanimously Katie Walker, 307 Franklin Street, addressed the Board in favor of the new plans for the proposed street in the Mutual Housing site on First Street. She stated that acceptance of this plan would maintain the park that was planned for this area, and also allows Mutual Housing to continue their mission without compromising the quality of the housing. BPW Minutes November 9, 1994 2 REPORT OF COUNCIL LIAISON: Common Council Liaison Johnson reported on the following items: Common Council authorized the submission for an application to the Appalachian Regional Commission for the Drop-In Center daycare project on First Street. Council postponed the Youth Bureau's request for an HVAC system and acoustical improvements capital project. The Mayor will appoint a committee to review the request as well as other options. Common Council approved the final agreement of the Route 96 project. Council approved the Canal Recreationway Plan with added measures to protect the Hog Hole. Council passed an Ordinance which prohibits duck hunting at the Treman Marina. Discussion followed on the floor regarding the implications of the Route 96 project on the City's water and sewer systems. Mayor Nichols requested that Item 13 A be considered next. HIGHWAYS, STREETS, AND SIDEWALK ITEMS: Approval of New Street for Mutual Housing By Commissioner Smith: Seconded by Commissioner Reeves WHEREAS, Ithaca Neighborhood Housing has proposed a new road at the Mutual Housing site located on First Street, and WHEREAS, the proposed street has been approved by the Northside Land Use Committee, and WHEREAS, the Board has reviewed the plans for the proposed street as shown on the schematic design, signed by Jack Jensen, dated November 9, 1994; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Board of Public Works agrees to accept a properly constructed one-way street from Adams Street to First Street to accommodate residents at Mutual Housing, and, be it further RESOLVED, That the Mutual Housing Association, working with the Sciencenter, the Planning Department, and the Department of Public Works, submit a project proposal covering project costs, timetable, and approved source of funds. Discussion followed on the floor with Commissioners Smith and Tripp voicing their concerns over the design of the park in that area. A vote on the Resolution resulted as follows: Carried Unanimously REPORT OF SUPERINTENDENT: Mayor Nichols stated that there is a proposed 10% increase in Water & Sewer rates included in the Mayor's budget, so he asked Superintendent Gray and City Controller Cafferillo to explain the need for this increase and answer questions. Superintendent Gray explained that they have proposed a multi-year BPW Minutes November 9, 1994 3 project to balance the water & sewer budget and to complete major water & sewer projects. He further explained that the last rate increases were in 1992, and the City has been able to keep rates low because capital projects that were budgeted for in the past, were never completed. City Controller Cafferillo explained the fund balances, and how much money the City has been using over the past few years from the capital reserves. The projected rates are as follows: Water - from $1.27 to $1.40 per 100 cu. ft. Sewer - from $1.47 to $1.62 per 100 cu. ft. Commissioner Reeves reminded the Board of a past decision to notify large water users of pending rate increases as they will be billed at the new rate for water they have already consumed. Resolution By Commissioner Tripp: Seconded by Commissioner Reeves RESOLVED, That the Board of Public Works notify large water users that there will be a 10% increase in water & sewer rates effective January 1, 1995. Carried Unanimously Superintendent Gray also reported on the following items: Budget Preparation Route 96 Project Approval Water Plant Chlorine Spill MPO Conference Traffic Engineer Interviews REPORT OF ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT OF STREETS & FACILITIES: Assistant Superintendent Ferrel reported on the following projects: Granite curb island installation at Stewart Park Curb work/tree planters on Old Elmira Road Aurora Street storm sewer extension South Cayuga Street utility patch Lake Street bridge deck repairs Seasonal layoffs Snow crew begins next week Bear root plantings - S. Titus Ave, S. Plain St, Wood St Park Wood Street Park Project - complete except plantings Winter equipment preparation Bus bid specifications REPORT OF ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT OF WATER & SEWER: Assistant Superintendent Fabbroni reported on the following projects: Lagoon reconstruction Water valve replacements Still well installation - German Cross Road Route 96 related service connections Equipment relocation to accommodate Drop-In Center Water main breaks Silt dam work Dam road work Modeling project - final report due within the month BUILDINGS, PROPERTIES AND TRANSIT ITEMS: Approval of Concept for Proposals from Sciencenter BPW Minutes November 9, 1994 4 By Commissioner Tripp: Seconded by Commissioner Reeves WHEREAS, the Board of Public Works has received a proposal from the Sciencenter for the use of the old sludge drier building at the Water and Sewer site; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Board of Public Works approves of the concept of the Sciencenter's proposal for the use of the old sludge drier building, and, be it further RESOLVED, That the Board encourages staff to work with the City Attorney's Office and the Sciencenter to develop a proposed agreement for use of a portion of the old sludge drier building starting in January 1995 or as soon as it is mutually agreeable. Carried Unanimously PARKING AND TRAFFIC ITEMS: Request for Power to Act By Commissioner Tripp: Seconded by Commissioner Smith RESOLVED, That the Board of Public Works have Power to Act at the November 16, 1994 Committee of the Whole meeting to consider expanding the capital project for parking meters on Thurston Avenue to include meters for Stewart Avenue and Oak Avenue. Carried Unanimously BUDGET, ADMINISTRATION AND COMMUNICATIONS ITEMS: Collegetown Special Benefit Assessment District By Commissioner Reeves: Seconded by Commissioner Tripp RESOLVED, That the Board of Public Works accepts the Collegetown Special Benefit Assessment District charges for 1995, and be it further RESOLVED, That the City Chamberlain be requested to make the billing at the appropriate time. Carried Unanimously UNFINISHED BUSINESS: Golf Course Operations Superintendent Gray explained the status of the Golf Course management negotiations. ADJOURNMENT: On a motion the meeting adjourned at 6:05 p.m. Julie Conley Holcomb Benjamin Nichols Deputy City Clerk Mayor BPW Minutes November 9, 1994 5 BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS CITY OF ITHACA, NEW YORK Committee of the Whole 4:00 p.m. November 2, 1994 The following Resolution was passed at the November 2, 1994 Committee of the Whole meeting when the Board of Public Works had Power to Act: WHEREAS, staff has reviewed bids received for electronic parking meters, and WHEREAS, the Board would like to see meters installed before Cornell's second semester begins; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Board of Public Works accepts staff's recommendation to accept the bid of $3,600. from International Parking Systems of Jacksonville, Florida for 48 electronic parking meter mounting poles for Thurston Avenue, and, be it further RESOLVED, That 30 meters and accessory equipment parts be purchased at a total cost not to exceed $40,000. Carried Unanimously