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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