HomeMy WebLinkAboutMN-BPW-1994-12-21BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
December 21, 1994
NOTES
PRESENT: Commissioners Gerard, Seligmann, Smith, Tripp, Rusoff, Reeves, Mayor
Nichols, Alderperson Johnson, Superintendent Gray and Assistant Superintendents
Fabbroni and Ferrel.
Commissioner Reeves chaired the meeting.
Additions: Update of Traffic Systems Engineer Position (Executive Session)
Deletions: Request for Salary for Traffic Systems Engineer
1. Proposal to Purchase City roperty at Buffalo and Meaa—ow Streets.
Comm. Reeves explained that she received a phone call requesting the city to sell the
pump house property at the corner of Buffalo and Meadow Streets. She has not yet
received a formal request. Asst. Supt. Fabbroni explained that the building is currently
being used for storage except for an electrical panel and access to the pump station
below the intersection. Supt. Gray noted that if a reasonable proposal was made, the
city could consider the sale. This item will be discussed once the request is received.
2. Request for Encroachment on East Seneca Street and Stewart Avenue
Attorney Mark Wheeler was present on behalf of RHP Properties and Mark Waldo
Haag. He explained that RHP Properties hold an encroachment agreement for the
properties on East Seneca and Stewart. Mr. Haag, the proposed new owner, would
like to have an agreement with the city. Supt. Gray noted that the property at
322 &324 East Seneca Street is a parking lot. He recommended that the board issue
a license agreement for the property in order to stay consistent with similar situations
throughout the city. The board agreed that an encroachment for 305,307 -309 Stewart
Avenue is in order, contingent upon the City Attorney's approval, and that a license
agreement should be issued for the property on East Seneca Street. A resolution will
be presented at the next meeting.
3. Staff Update on Emergency Snow Routes and Signs
Supt. Gray noted that the posted signs are not the legal size required by NYS. If the
signs are not of legal size, they may not be enforceable. Asst. Supt. Ferrel noted that
the cost of the signs alone will be approximately $3,000. The new signs would state
"Snow Emergency Route - No Parking During Emergencies." This would allow IPD to
tow any illegally parked vehicles. The routes have been defined by DPW, IFD and
IPD along with a primary route to be included. Comm. Gerard questioned the status
on pedestrian access. He noted that there had been a request for a north -south and
east -west route. The board requested that Comm. Gerard establish a draft for
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING
December 21, 1994
pedestrian routes. Discussion followed regarding the pedestrian routes. The board
decided that the pedestrian route would be DPW's priority once sidewalk snow
removal began. Supt. Gray suggested that the Building Department should consider
the pedestrian route as a priority when notifying residents of snow violations. Asst.
Supt. Ferrel noted that he hopes sidewalk snow removal will be more efficient this
year and in the future due to new equipment. The board will vote on a resolution at
the next meeting approving the snow emergency route.
4. 1995 DPW Work Schedule.
Asst. Supt. Fabbroni reviewed the tentative work plan for Water and Sewer. The plan
includes work on various water and sewer mains, including the Route 96 project. He
hopes to video 20% of the most urgent sewer mains as well as repairs to various
buildings within the division. Work is planned for both the Water and Wastewater
Treatment Plants. In addition to repairs, Asst. Supt. Fabbroni would like to improve
the safety program throughout the division. Asst. Supt. Ferrel noted that he would like
to clear the Seacord property along with construction projects on Mitchell Street,
Highland Ave., Maple and Cliff Streets. The parks crews will concentrate on the
cemetery, Stewart and Conway Parks as well as the green space on South Titus
Avenue. Crews will be effected by the NYS Games as well as upcoming retirements.
Comm. Gerard questioned if the department will be installing brick cross walks. It was
noted that due to noise and cost it would not be beneficial. Brick work will continue on
existing brick streets. Supt. Gray noted that he will present the work plan for the
Engineering Office at a later date. Comm. Reeves noted that the board will be
receiving a list from her that include items that the board must settle.
The board adjourned into executive session at 5:30 pm for the following:
5. Update of Traffic Systems Engineer Position
The board reconvened at 5:45 pm.
Commissioner Reeves noted that the board has received a letter from the West Hill
Civic Association regarding the lights at Cass Park and will be discussed at a future
meeting.
The meeting adjourned at 5:50 p.m.
Notes taken by:
Donna L. Payne
Administrative Secretary
Page - 2