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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMN-BPW-1995-03-29BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE March 29, 1995 NOTE PRESENT: Commissioners Ehrhardt, Seligmann, Smith, Tripp, Reeves, Mayor Nichols, Alderperson Johnson, Superintendent Gray, and Assistant Superintendents Fabbroni. Commissioner Reeves chaired the meeting. There were deletions from the agenda. Additions: Agreement with Golf Course Manager est fate treat ras arrels 13. HIGHWAYS PROPERTIES AND TRANSIT ITEMS. - Commissioner Rusoff. A. Placement of Trash Barrels on West State Street. WHEREAS, the City of Ithaca endorses a policy of supporting the development of the west end of State Street as a viable, safe and clean business district, and WHEREAS, Mr. Joseph Cassaniti has offered to place three garbage containers donated by Ithaca Bakery in front of several businesses on West State Street and those business owners have agreed to monitor those cans so as to deter individuals from depositing household garbage; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Board of Public Works directs staff to pick up garbage from those cans in the same fashion as it does containers on the Ithaca Commons for a trial period of three months starting the week of April 3, 1995, and, be it further RESOLVED, That the Superintendent of Public Works approve of placement locations before implementation of this program, and, be it further RESOLVED, That the board will examine the possibility of removal of cans in Cass Park. Supt. Gray suggested taking barrels out of some of the parks rather than add barrels and increase the expense of trash removal. Jim Kelly, Refuse and Recycling Supervisor, was present to address the board. Mr. Kelly stated that he foresees a problem with household garbage being deposited in the barrels. He added that barrels throughout the city are misused In this way. Mr. Kelly questioned how illegal deposits would be enforced despite the businesses' intent to be responsible for the barrels? He noted that disposing of household garbage would be a departmental BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING March 29, 1995 expense unless other provisions are made. Comm. Rusoff and Seligmann agreed that the barrels should be placed on a trial basis and that the department would handle household trash as it does in other barrels. Comm. Tripp noted that the board had previously turned down a request for trash cans in the west end and that she could not support this request. She pointed out that the board needed to be fair and that there is litter elsewhere in the city. The Issue of trash barrels in parks was also brought up. Mr. Kelly noted that barrels in Cass Park regularly contain household trash. The board decided that the cans in Cass Park, except near Union Fields, should be removed. A vote on the Resolution resulted as follows: Ayes (4) - Ehrhardt, Seligmann, Smith, Rusoff Nays (2) - Reeves, Tripp Carried 2. Consolidation Report Comm. Tripp noted that she has two goals with consolidating the department, to save money and improve supervision. She explained that vacating the various locations could accomplish both goals. She Indicated that there are four proposed additions to the Streets and Facilities site and that improvements to the Water and Sewer site are needed. She added that this would be the first phase and that in the future the department would be consolidated in one location on Pier Road. Comm. Tripp questioned the board whether this was the direction they wanted to go. The board decided that the committee will continue as they have and report back in a month or SO. 3. Stewart Parks Regulations Comm. Reeves noted that the Parks Commission has reviewed the Regulations for Stewart Park and has made recommendations for changes. She noted that there have been recent sign changes In accordance to the City Code regarding dogs. The City Code allows dogs in the park on a leash. It has never been the Parks Commission's intention to allow dogs at all. Joann Cornish of the Parks Commission was present to address the board concerning several other changes to the City Code. Paragraph 12 regulates horses in the pads". -It was pointed out that the Ithaca Festival may include horses. The board agreed that horses could be allowed on a permit basis. The commission recommended removing paragraph 13 prohibiting motorcycles because they are motor vehicles. Comm. Reeves recommended that paragraph 15 be amended to include an item 'C' to prohibit motor vehicles on any grassy area. Ms. Cornish suggested adding a paragraph to prohibit swimming and delete paragraphs 16 Page - 2 BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING March 29, 1995 and 17 regulating swimming. Comm. Tripp suggested that paragraph 19 concerning boats, prohibit motor boats at the beach. Discussion also included regulations of fires and sales within the park. Sale of goods will be limited to barbecues. Fires will remain to be prohibited except in,duly constituted fireplaces. A resolution will be presented a the April 12, 1995 meeting approving of the changes with Stewart Park. 4. Stewart Park Tennis Courts Asst. Supt. Ferrel provided the board with an estimate of installing tennis courts in Stewart Park. The work would include removing a portion at the east end of the existing courts, adding a portion to the west end of the courts and resurfacing the courts. The estimate is for $38,756. In addition to the work, Cass Park courts could be repaired for $28,386. It was noted that the softball fields in Stewart Park would be moved toward the west as well. This item will be discussed further at the next Committee of the Whole meeting on April 5, 1995. s 5. Discussion on "Share the Road" Signs Supt. Gray stated that he had discussed the request for installing "Share the Road" signs with Police Chief McEwen. Both had agreed that installation could be done on an experimental basis. Discussion followed regarding funding of the signs. Comm. Tripp suggested that a resolution be passed to allow the signs to be Installed and funded through the department budget. A resolution will be presented at the April 12, 1995 meeting. 6. Golf Course Manager Contract The board adjourned into executive session at 5:45 pm. The meeting adjourned at 6:00 p.m. Notes taken by: Donna L. Payne. Administrative Secretary Page - 3