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BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS
CITY OF ITHACA, NEW YORK
Regular Meeting 4:00 P.M. December 28, 1994
PRESENT:
Commissioners (5) Reeves, Vice Chair, Tripp, Seligmann, Smith
Gerard
OTHERS PRESENT:
Superintendent of Public Works - Gray
Assistant Superintendent of Streets & Facilities - Ferrel
Deputy City Clerk - Conley Holcomb
EXCUSED:
Mayor Nichols
Commissioner Rusoff
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Vice Chair Reeves led all present in the Pledge of Allegiance to
the American Flag.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Approval of Minutes of the December 14, 1994 Board of Public Works
Meeting
By Commissioner Reeves: Seconded by Commissioner Tripp
RESOLVED, That approval of the Minutes of the December 14, 1994
Board of Public Works meeting be deferred until the January 11,
1995 meeting.
Carried Unanimously
ADDITIONS TO OR DELETIONS FROM THE AGENDA:
Parking and Traffic Items
Commissioner Tripp requested the addition of Item B - Recommended
Salary for Traffic Systems Engineer - Resolution.
No Board member objected.
Water, Sewer and Solid Waste Items
Commissioner Seligmann requested the addition of Item A - Water
and Sewer Projects During Route 96 Reconstruction - Resolution.
No Board member objected.
REPORT OF THE SUPERINTENDENT:
Superintendent of Public Works Gray reported on the following:
North East Transit contract extension negotiations
Traffic Engineer - job offered to Daniel Cole
1995 Water & Sewer bonding level increase
Bus consolidation system
DPW consolidation discussions - site plan work
Water & Sewer site adjustments for Daycare Center
Court Facility project close-out
Empire State Games discussions
Parking meter installations
Golf Course Manager negotiations
REPORT OF ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT OF STREETS & FACILITIES:
Assistant Superintendent of Streets & Facilities Ferrel reported
on the following:
Route 89/Hangar Theater drainage ditch clean-up - beaver dam was
removed as it posed a potential flood hazard
Seacord Property clean-up
Seasonal maintenance projects
Thurston Avenue meter zone signage
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German Cross Road monitoring station
Meadow Street lighting
Buffalo Street flashing lights
Christmas Tree pick-up - first few weeks of January
1995 Transit fare changes
BUILDINGS, PROPERTIES AND TRANSIT ITEMS:
Request for Encroachment Agreement - 305, 307-309 Stewart Avenue
By Commissioner Tripp: Seconded by Commissioner Seligmann
WHEREAS, the Department of Public Works has received and reviewed
a request for an encroachment agreement for 305, 307-309 Stewart
Avenue from the current owner, RHP Properties, in preparation for
the sale of these properties; now therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Board of Public Works hereby grants the
requested encroachments, contingent upon approval from the City
Attorney, for the property 305, 307-309 Stewart Avenue, and, be it
further
RESOLVED, That the Board authorizes the Mayor or Superintendent of
Public Works to enter into an agreement.
Carried Unanimously
Request for License Agreement for 322 East Seneca Street
By Commissioner Tripp: Seconded by Commissioner Seligmann
WHEREAS, the Department of Public Works has received and reviewed
a request for an encroachment agreement for 322 East Seneca Street
from the current owner, RHP Properties in preparation for the sale
of this property, and
WHEREAS, the survey shows an enclosed, controlled parking lot
which encroaches into the street area behind the sidewalk and is a
use that the City licenses to the adjacent property owner if they
wish to use in this manner; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Board of Public Works requests staff to
establish a 1995 license fee and prepare an agreement license for
the parking lot located at 322 East Seneca Street and forward it
to RHP Properties, and, be it further
RESOLVED, That the Superintendent and Attorney may make any
necessary financial and legal arrangement to establish a new
license if the property is transferred and the encroachment is to
continue.
Carried Unanimously
PARKING AND TRAFFIC ITEMS:
New Parking Meter Rates - Oak Avenue, Stewart Avenue, and Edgemoor
Lane
By Commissioner Tripp: Seconded by Commissioner Seligmann
WHEREAS, the Department of Public Works will be installing metered
parking on Oak Avenue, Stewart Avenue, and Edgemoor Lane, and
WHEREAS, the Parking Committee, DPW staff, and IPD have made
recommendations for the hourly rate and enforcement; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Board of Public Works sets the following rates
and hours of enforcement for meters:
Location Rate/Hr. Hours of Enforcement
Stewart Avenue $.25 9:00am - 6:00pm, M - F
Edgemoor Lane $.25 9:00am - 6:00pm, M - F
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Oak Avenue
West end, 20 spaces $.50 9:00am - 6:00pm, M - F
Remainder $.25 9:00am - 6:00pm, M - F
Carried Unanimously
Recommended Salary for Traffic Systems Engineer
By Commissioner Tripp: Seconded by Commissioner Seligmann
WHEREAS, a committee of the Board of Public Works has interviewed
candidates for the position of Traffic Systems Engineer and made
recommendations to the Superintendent of Public Works, and
WHEREAS, the Superintendent has approached Daniel G. Cole with an
offer of employment based on his work experience and the job which
is covered by the City Executive Association Contract; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Board of Public Works recommends that Common
Council approve the hiring of Mr. Cole at a 1995 salary of
$39,000.
Carried Unanimously
BUDGET, ADMINISTRATION, AND COMMUNICATION ITEMS:
Request for Sidewalk Program Capital Project
By Commissioner Reeves: Seconded by Commissioner Tripp
WHEREAS, during the 1995 budget process the capital costs of the
sidewalk program was inadvertently omitted from both the operating
account A-5410 and from the list of proposed Capital Projects;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Board of Public Works hereby requests the
Budget and Administration Committee to create a Capital Project
for the 1995 Sidewalk Program in the amount of $75,000., similar
to those in the 1993 and 1994 budgets.
Carried Unanimously
Designation of Emergency Snow Routes
By Commissioner Reeves: Seconded by Commissioner Tripp
RESOLVED, That the Board of Public Works, in accordance with the
Resolution of Common Council adopted February 2, 1994, designates
the following streets as emergency snow routes:
EMERGENCY SNOW ROUTES
Albany Street - Green Street to Elmira Road
Aurora Street - S. City line to Green Street
Cayuga Street - N. City line to Green Street
Cliff Street - W. City line to Octopus
Court Street - University Avenue to N. Cayuga Street
Elmira Road - S. City line to Albany Street
Green Street - Meadow Street to E. State Street
Hector Street - W. City line to Octopus
Hudson Street - Coddington Road to Aurora Street
Ithaca Road - Mitchell Street to City line
Meadow Street - Elmira Road to N. City line
Mitchell Street - E. State Street to Ithaca Road
Seneca Street - E. State Street - W. State Street
State Street - Octopus to Meadow Street
State Street - Tuning Fork to E. City line
University Avenue - Court Street to Lake Avenue
and these streets shall be marked as required for public
information and proper enforcement, and, be it further
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RESOLVED, That the DPW shall work with the Police and Fire
departments to refine and coordinate the concept of emergency
routes and the primary routes within the response hierarchy of
safety, commerce and convenience.
Discussion followed on the floor regarding primary and emergency
routes, and towing policies.
A vote on the Resolution resulted as follows:
Carried Unanimously
WATER, SEWER AND SOLID WASTE ITEMS:
Water and Sewer Projects During Route 96 Reconstruction
By Commissioner Seligmann: Seconded by Commissioner Tripp
WHEREAS, the Assistant Superintendent of Public Works for Water
and Sewer is working with NYSDoT to address water and sewer issues
resulting from the reconstruction of Route 96, as well as to
preserve opportunities to replace and upgrade the existing
facilities in the project area, and
WHEREAS, the Superintendent of Public Works has reviewed the
current level of financing available for the anticipated
replacements and improvements during this project with the City
Controller and has recommended increases; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Board of Public Works recommends that the
current Capital Projects for Water Distribution System and Sewer
Collection System Improvements (CP 506, $500,000 and CP 606,
$500,000) be increased to $1,000,000 and $2,000,000 respectively.
Carried Unanimously
REPORT OF SPECIAL COMMITTEES:
Emergency Pedestrian Snow Routes
Commissioner Gerard reported that he met with Assistant
Superintendent Ferrel to discuss the possibility of pedestrian
snow emergency routes. Commissioner Gerard stated that he is
proposing that two streets running East & West, and two streets
running North & South, along with the bridges, be designated as
emergency routes for pedestrians. He proposed that only one side
of the street be designated, and that the DPW would not be
responsible for maintaining the sidewalks, but would supplement
whatever the homeowners have not done.
Assistant Superintendent Ferrel noted the DPW manpower
limitations.
Commissioner Seligmann spoke against the proposal stating that he
did not feel that the City should be encouraging people to be out
during a snow emergency. He also stated that he did not think
this proposal was fair to the homeowners on the designated streets
as they would be billed for the work the DPW completed, while
other residents had more time to clear their sidewalks.
Commissioners Smith and Gerard suggested that the homeowners on
the designated streets not be billed for this service.
Commissioner Gerard will submit a written proposal to the Board.
NEW BUSINESS:
Commissioner Reeves reported that she has received letters from
Ralph Jones of the West Hill Civic Association, and Ray Schlather,
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representing Mr. Mohanty regarding the Cass Park ballfield
lighting system. The letters stated that the lights are a
nuisance to the West Hill neighborhood. This matter was referred
to the City Attorney's office for review.
ADJOURNMENT:
On a motion the meeting adjourned at 5:10 p.m.
Julie Conley Holcomb Carol Reeves
Deputy City Clerk Vice-Chair
Board of Public Works