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BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS
CITY OF ITHACA, NEW YORK
Regular Meeting 4:00 p.m. November 30, 1994
PRESENT:
Mayor Nichols
Commissioners (6) Rusoff, Tripp, Reeves, Gerard, Smith, Seligmann
OTHERS PRESENT:
Superintendent of Public Works - Gray
Asst. Superintendent of Water & Sewer - Fabbroni
Common Council Liaison - Johnson
Deputy City Controller - Thayer
Deputy City Clerk - Conley Holcomb
Transit Manager - Oltz
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Mayor Nichols led all present in the Pledge of Allegiance to the
American Flag.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Approval of Minutes of the November 9, 1994 Board of Public Works
Meeting
By Commissioner Reeves: Seconded by Commissioner Rusoff
RESOLVED, That approval of the Minutes of the November 9, 1994
Board of Public Works meeting be deferred until the December 14,
1994 meeting.
Carried Unanimously
ADDITIONS TO OR DELETIONS FROM THE AGENDA:
Water, Sewer and Solid Waste Items
Commissioner Seligmann requested the addition of Item 17.B - Water
and Sewer Rates for 1995.
No Board member objected.
COMMUNICATIONS AND HEARINGS OF PERSONS BEFORE THE BOARD:
Recycle Ithaca Bicycles (RIBS)
Mr. Paul Glover spoke to the Board in support of the RIBs Program.
He stated that this program has provided the use of over a
thousand bicycles to the children of this community during the
past several years of its operation. He urged the Board not to
remove RIBs from their present building until there is another
place for them to go.
Mr. Andy Ruina spoke to the Board regarding the rent-free space
the City has been giving to RIBs since June 1991. He acknowledged
the 30-day revocable lease agreement, but asked that the City
postpone the relocation of the RIBs program until January 31,
1995.
Mr. Paul Sayvetz spoke to the Board in support of the RIBs
program. He requested that the matter of relocating RIBs be
referred to another committee, such as the Bicycle Advisory
Council, for review and consideration.
Ms. Jacqueline Scott, Director of the Southside Community Center,
addressed the Board concerning programs that involve the City's
youth. She stated that the Southside Community Center cannot
house the RIBs program because there is not enough storage room
for all of the bicycle parts in the building.
REPORT OF CITY CONTROLLER:
DPW Budget
Deputy City Controller Thayer reported that the DPW budget was
reviewed with minor adjustments. There was $6,000 transferred
from the Engineering budget to the Capital Fund budget for
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computer acquisitions, and there was $60,000 removed from the
Streets and Road account and transferred to the Capital Project
fund. The other reduction was in the Cass Park utilities account.
REPORT OF COUNCIL LIAISON:
Alderperson Johnson reported that the Department of Public Works
and the Board were requested to make recommendations regarding the
Commons fountain, and the Art and Design Committee was requested
to look for attractive trash cans and recycling bins.
Alderperson Johnson also reported that the Brindley Street, and
parking meter projects will be going to Council in December.
REPORT OF SUPERINTENDENT:
Superintendent of Public Works Gray reported on the following:
Budget preparation
Transit matters
MPO meetings
REPORT OF ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT OF WATER & SEWER:
Assistant Superintendent of Water & Sewer Fabbroni reported on the
following:
Silt dam work
Water in-take cleaning
DEC - chlorine spill discussions
Water valve replacements
Water service requests
Route 13 interceptor
County grant - would offer $80,000 for landslide repairs
Route 96 utilities negotiations
BUILDINGS, PROPERTIES AND TRANSIT ITEMS:
Contract with Southside Community Center for RIBs
By Commissioner Rusoff: Seconded by Commissioner Tripp
WHEREAS, the Board of Public Works passed a Resolution on November
9, 1994 approving the concept of a proposal from the Sciencenter
for use of space in the old vacuum filter building for a community
based education program, and
WHEREAS, the City entered into a twelve month contract with the
Southside Community Center for use of the vacuum filter building
in support of its Recycle Ithaca Bicycles (RIBs) program, and
WHEREAS, the most recent renewal of that contract runs out
December 31, 1994; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Board directs staff to notify the director of
the Southside Community Center that arrangements should be made to
relocate the RIBs program by December 31, 1994 to return the
occupied portion of the building to the City in a neat and clean
condition, and to arrange for the return of all keys to the
building used by the program, and be it further
RESOLVED, That the Board wishes the Southside Community Center
continued success with its RIBs program.
Discussion followed on the floor with Southside Community Center
Director Jacqueline Scott, and Andy Ruina.
Amending Resolution
By Commissioner Rusoff: Seconded by Commissioner Tripp
RESOLVED, That the date in the first Resolved clause be changed to
January 31, 1995.
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Carried Unanimously
Main Motion
A vote on the Main Motion as Amended resulted as follows:
Carried Unanimously
Ithaca Transit Policy for Youth, Senior and ADA Fares
Nancy Oltz, Transit Manager, has recommended several changes to
the City's fares to make them comply with federal law or to
parallel practice in other local systems.
Resolution
By Commissioner Rusoff: Seconded by Commissioner Tripp
RESOLVED, That the Board of Public Works adopts the following
changes in fare policies for Ithaca Transit:
Ticket Qualifications Method
Existing Program
Half Fare
Student through high school -tickets @
school
Senior 60 years or over -tickets
Free Fare
Children 12 years or under
w/parent
New Program
Half Fare
Student Youth through high school or -tickets @
school
17 years or under
ADA ADA law & Fed. Transit -tickets or
I.D.
Act
Senior 60 years or over -tickets or
I.D.
Free Fare
Children 5 years or under
w/parent
Transit Manager Oltz explained the resolution. She stated that
after meeting with CU Transit and Tomtran, they have agreed to
accept the following forms of I.D. for half-fare eligibility:
Senior Citizen's discount card, Medicare card, ADA Para-transit
eligibility card, and disability cards.
A vote on the resolution resulted as follows:
Carried Unanimously
County Request to Place Bus Shelter on Green Street
By Commissioner Rusoff: Seconded by Commissioner Tripp
WHEREAS, the County's Transit Manager requested permission to
install a bus shelter on City land located on the south side of
Green Street adjacent to the helix entrance to the Green Street
garage; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Board of Public Works approves the request in
concept and directs staff to work with the County to clear any
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underground utilities or other concerns in order to site the
shelter.
Transit Manager Oltz explained the need for the proposed bus
shelter. She further added that the County has agreed to
purchase, install and maintain this shelter.
Mayor Nichols requested that the following memo from Dwight Mengel
be included in the Minutes.
"Date: November 22, 1994
To : Nancy Oltz, Transit Manager, Ithaca Transit
From: Dwight Mengel, Transit Manager, TOMTRAN
Re : Request Permission to install Bus Shelter on E. Green
Street
As we discussed, I am writing to obtain permission to install
a bus shelter on East Green Street, east of the helix ramp of the
parking garage.
The existing Green Street shelter is too small to serve the
que of buses and passengers during peak hours. The proposed site
is in dire need of a bus shelter, as passengers waiting for CARO-
VAN, and Danby were assigned to wait at that site. The winter
time is especially bad without a shelter.
The County will purchase and install the shelter. The County
would be responsible for its upkeep.
If you have any questions, please ask me."
A vote on the resolution resulted as follows:
Carried Unanimously
PARKING AND TRAFFIC ITEMS:
Request from DII to Provide One Hour Free Parking
By Commissioner Tripp: Seconded by Commissioner Rusoff
WHEREAS, Downtown Ithaca Inc. has proposed that merchants and
service oriented businesses be allowed to provide one hour free
parking in the downtown ramps or Lot D (Woolworth lot) to their
patrons, and
WHEREAS, the Mayor has proposed that the City sell stickers to DII
in quantity at a discounted rate of $.25. Each sticker will be
good for one hour of parking in the downtown ramps or Lot D
(Woolworth lot), and
WHEREAS, DII will act as the City's agent by selling such stickers
to the downtown businesses and professional offices upon request;
now, therefore be it
RESOLVED, That the Board of Public Works approves of DII's
proposal for 1995, renewable for 1996 upon agreement of both
parties.
Carried Unanimously
Request from DII to Improve Exiting Traffic at Seneca Street
Garage
By Commissioner Tripp: Seconded by Commissioner Rusoff
WHEREAS, the Board of Public Works has received a request from DII
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to alleviate traffic flow of motorists exiting the Seneca Street
garage during the 1994 holiday season; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Board of Public Works directs staff to
establish a system to allow vehicles to exit the Seneca Street
garage in a more timely manner, and be it further
RESOLVED, That the Board directs staff to work with the Mayor to
adjust budgets to cover overtime for employees to assist in this
operation.
Carried Unanimously
CREEKS, BRIDGES, AND PARKS ITEMS:
Request for Outdoor Skating at Conway Park
Dominique Bouchard of 212 W. Lincoln Street has requested the use
of Conway Park for outdoor skating during the months of January
and February, 1995. Mr. Bouchard has explained to the Board that
he would like the use of a fire hydrant to flood an area of Conway
Park.
He would volunteer his time to prepare and maintain the area for
skating. Mr. Bouchard is willing to sign a waiver in the event of
an injury.
Resolution
By Commissioner Gerard: Seconded by Commissioner Tripp
WHEREAS, Dominique Bouchard has requested the use of Conway Park
to prepare and maintain an outdoor skating area; now, therefore be
it
RESOLVED, That the Board of Public Works hereby approves of Mr.
Bouchard's request for an outdoor skating area on a trial basis,
contingent upon general approval of the neighborhood residents
and, be it further
RESOLVED, That Mr. Bouchard must receive proper training from
staff on the use of fire hydrants, and be it further
RESOLVED, That the Board requests the City Attorney's Office to
arrange for the signing of a waiver of liability.
Discussion followed on the floor with Mr. Bouchard stating that he
has not discussed this project with any of the residents of this
area.
Motion to Table
By Commissioner Smith: Seconded by Commissioner Tripp
RESOLVED, That the request for outdoor skating at Conway Park be
tabled until the meeting of December 14, 1994 in order for Mr.
Bouchard to have time to notify neighbors in the area of the
proposal for ice skating and also to get input from the Second
Ward Alderpersons.
Carried Unanimously
WATER, SEWER, AND SOLID WASTE ITEMS:
Award of Chemical Supplies for Treatment Plants
By Commissioner Seligmann: Seconded by Commissioner Tripp
WHEREAS, staff has reviewed the bids for the annual chemical
requirements for the Water Filtration Plant and the Wastewater
Treatment Plant; now therefore be it
RESOLVED, That the contract be awarded as follows:
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Item 1) Primary Coagulant CYTEC Industries
$.19 per pound
Item 2)Filter Aid O'Brien Industries
$1.65 per pound
Item 3)Liquid Caustic Soda Jones Chemicals
$450.00 per dry ton
Item 4)Coagulant Aid CYTEC Industries
$.675 per pound
Item 5)Potassium Permanganate Textile Chemical Co.
$1.3462 per pound
Item 6)Liquid Chlorine NYCLOR, Inc.
$395.00 per ton
Item 7)Pebble Lime Bellefonte Lime CO.
$76.97 per ton
Item 8)Ferrous Sulfate NO BID
*Waste Stream Environmental has agreed to maintain previous
bid of $.18 per gallon as per letter dated September 27,
1994.
Item 9) Sulfer Dioxide Jones Chemicals
$.78 per pound
Item 10) Sodium Hypochlorite NYCLOR Inc.
$1.30 per gallon
Item 11)Sodium Hypochlorite (bulk) Jones Chemicals
$.64 per gallon
*Jones Chemical has agreed to waive the quarterly review as
per letter dated November 17, 1994.
Carried Unanimously
Water and Sewer Rates for 1995
By Commissioner Seligmann: Seconded by Commissioner Tripp
WHEREAS, the Board of Public Works has reviewed the proposed 1995
water and sewer budgets and the proposed rate increase for support
of that budget; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the City water and sewer rates, effective with
bills rendered and payable January 1, 1995, be established at
$1.40 (currently $1.27) per 100 cubic feet of water and $1.62
(currently $1.47) per 100 cubic feet of sewage, and be it further
RESOLVED, That outside water rates effective with bills rendered
and payable January 1, 1995 be established at $1.75 (rate and a
quarter) per 100 cubic feet of water.
Carried Unanimously
REPORT OF BOARD LIAISONS:
Bicycle Advisory Council
Commissioner Tripp referred to a letter from David Nutter, Chair
of the Bicycle Advisory Council, regarding a request for bicycle
racks in the Woolworth Parking Lot. The matter will be reviewed
at the Committee of the Whole meeting.
Dumpster Problems
Commissioner Reeves reported that she had a meeting with Chief
McEwen, Assistant City Attorney Kennedy, Commons Coordinator
Deming, Deputy Planning and Development Director Sieverding,
Building Commissioner Eckstrom regarding the trash and dumpster
problem outside City Hall. They also discussed other problems such
as grease from McDonald's, trash removal, illegal parking,
delivery vehicles blocking the driveway, handicap parking, etc.
The Commons Advisory Board will be discussing these matters at
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their next meeting and the Commons Coordinator will report back to
the Board.
ADJOURNMENT:
On a motion the meeting adjourned at 6:10 p.m.
Julie Conley Holcomb Benjamin Nichols
Deputy City Clerk Mayor
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
Regular Meeting 4:00 p.m. November 16, 1994
The following Resolution was passed by the Board of Public Works
at the November 16, 1994 Committee of the Whole meeting when the
Board had Power to Act.
PARKING AND TRAFFIC ITEMS:
Expansion of Metered Parking project
By Commissioner Tripp: Seconded by Commissioner Rusoff
WHEREAS, the City has undertaken a Capital Project (CP 285) to
install parking meters on Thurston Avenue between Barton Place and
the eastern end of Wait Avenue, and
WHEREAS, there are several similar areas along Stewart Avenue and
Oak Avenue where parking meters can be installed to regulate
usage, reduce congestion, encourage off-street parking and
reflects their current use as linear parking lot, and
WHEREAS, the installed meters are projected to have less than a
two year payback period after considering installation,
depreciation, collection, enforcement and administration expenses;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Board of Public Works recommends that the
current Capital Project 285 be expanded from $40,000. to $140,000.
to cover East Hill parking meters and forwards this Resolution to
the Budget and Administration Committee for their review.
Carried Unanimously