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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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