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Home My WebLink AboutMN-BPW-1995-04-26BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS CITY OF ITHACA, NEW YORK Regular Meeting 4:00 p.m. April 26, 1995 PRESENT: Mayor Nichols Commissioners (5) - Seligmann, Smith, Tripp, Ehrhardt, Rusoff OTHERS PRESENT: Deputy City Controller - Thayer Deputy City Clerk - Kaupe Superintendent of Public Works - Gray Assistant Superintendent of Streets and Facilities - Ferrel Assistant Superintendent of Water and Sewer - Fabbroni Common Council Liaison - Johnson Commons Coordinator - Deming Bicycle Advisory Commission Chair - Nutter EXCUSED: Commissioner Reeves PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Mayor Nichols led all present in the Pledge of Allegiance to the American flag. MINUTES: Approval of the Minutes of the March 22nd Board of Public Works Meeting By Commissioner Tripp: Seconded by Commissioner Rusoff RESOLVED, That the Minutes of the March 22, 1995 Board of Public Works meeting be approved as published. Carried Unanimously Approval of the Minutes of the April 12th Board of Public Works Meeting By Commissioner Tripp: Seconded by Commissioner Rusoff RESOLVED, That the Minutes of the April 12, 1995 Board of Public Works meeting be approved with the correction that the first Amending Resolution of the Request to Renew Simeon's Outdoor Dining Permit be changed to read: A vote on the amending resolution resulted as follows: Ayes (2) - Reeves, Ehrhardt Nays (3) - Smith, Seligmann, Tripp Motion Failed (2-3) Carried Unanimously ADDITIONS TO OR DELETIONS FROM THE AGENDA: Commissioner Rusoff requested that Resolution 13C, Award of Bid for Skid Steer Loader with Asphalt Planer, be added to the Agenda. No Board member objected. Commissioner Tripp requested that Item 12E, Request to Install Bike Racks on Ithaca Commons - Tabled from 4/12/95 be deleted from the Agenda. No Board member objected. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR: Mayor Nichols reported on a neighborhood meeting concerning parking problems in the Bryant Park, Belle Sherman and Collegetown areas. Heavy commuter parking may necessitate changes in the parking regulations in these areas, similar to those on Oxford Place, Irving Place and Bryant Avenue. COMMUNICATIONS AND HEARINGS OF PERSONS BEFORE THE BOARD: BAC Chair Nutter reported that he had found support for the proposed Commons bike racks from business owners and bicycle users on the Commons. He pointed out the need for racks between 214-16 East State St (former TJ Tuesday’s) and the west end of the Commons. David Disselson of Logos and Dan April 26, 1995 2 Philipson of The Outdoor Store expressed support for the proposal and support for racks in front of their businesses. REPORT OF ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT OF WATER AND SEWER: Assistant Superintendent Fabbroni reported to the Board on the following matters: Sewer laying at Carpenter Circle, Mutual Housing, near The Station Restaurant Water Plant - DEC Consent Order, culvert, silt dam Route 96 Sewer Creosote tanks Water main installation at new Sherwin Williams bldg, S Meadow St Gauging station installation at German Cross Road Stearns & Wheeler consultant contracts Sludge disposal methods including drying at Milliken Station Sewer TV Meadow Street - one lane for two days, Sherwin-Williams sewer REPORT OF ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT OF STREETS AND FACILITIES: Assistant Superintendent Ferrel reported to the Board on the following matters: Earth Day - Cayuga Nature Center cleanup Six Mile Crk near S Titus Collegetown cleanup at Motor Lodge parking lot Shade Tree week Tree City 1994 designation arrived Arbor Day - Commons plantings Ithaca Tree Project - Fall Creek, Cemetery (trees funded by CU Plantations, Cascadilla Park Rd residents and John Schroeder), Titus Flats Street cleaning - 10 more days Farm/Tioga curb realignment Electric hybrid bus on regular City route this summer, gas funded by NYSEG Parking ramp cleanup City Hall sewage pump replacement Traffic signal work Cemetery maintenance bldg repairs Golf Course - discount programs REPORT OF SUPERINTENDENT: Superintendent Gray reported to the Board on the following matters: Farm & Tioga curb Elm Street sewer Maple Avenue reconstruction w/CU Fuel tanks removals - contaminated soils disposal pricing, possible project w/ScienCenter City Court Bldg - geogrid failure Wood Street Park - working with Paul Stevenson on lighting Fire Department drainage East State Street culvert - the “Wallace wall” Commons Project - lawsuits settled Traffic counts by Dan Cole GIS - coordinating databases with maps using Shade Tree maps as pilot project BUILDINGS, PROPERTIES AND TRANSIT ITEMS: A. Request for Encroachment at 108 Schuyler Place By Commissioner Rusoff: Seconded by Commissioner Tripp WHEREAS, the Board of Public Works has received and reviewed a request for an encroachment agreement for 108 Schuyler Place, and WHEREAS, the existing structure contains two portions of the house which encroach into the city right of way, one by 2.8 feet and the other by 1.9 feet; now, therefore, be it April 26, 1995 3 RESOLVED, That the Board of Public Works hereby grants the requested encroachment, contingent upon approval from the City Attorney, for the property at 108 Schuyler Place, and, be it, further RESOLVED, That the board authorizes the Mayor to enter into an agreement. A vote on the resolution resulted as follows: Carried Unanimously B. Request for Outdoor Dining at Plum's Restaurant By Commissioner Rusoff: Seconded by Commissioner Ehrhardt WHEREAS, Plum's Restaurant has requested permission for outdoor dining on North Aurora Street from May 1, 1995 until October 31, 1995; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the owners of Plum's Restaurant be granted a license to use a total of 100 square feet on the N. Aurora Street right of way as described in their lease agreement for the period of May 1, 1995 through October 31, 1995, and, be it further RESOLVED, That the owners of Plum's Restaurant be obliged to keep the area adjacent to their property clean and free from litter, food and grease stains, or other problems associated with their use, and, be it further RESOLVED, That the fee for use of the area during the 1995 season be $7 per square foot, and, be it further RESOLVED, That the Mayor be authorized to sign a 30 day revocable license agreement, based on the usual terms and conditions. A vote on the resolution resulted as follows: Ayes (4) - Smith, Ehrhardt, Tripp, Rusoff Nays (1) - Seligmann Carried (4-1) C. Request for Outdoor Dining at Basics and Collegetown Bagels By Commissioner Rusoff: Seconded by Commissioner Tripp WHEREAS, the Board of Public Works has received a request from Basics and Collegetown Bagels of 201 and 203 North Aurora Street for outdoor dining; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the joint owners of Basics and Collegetown Bagels be granted a license to use a total of 29.32 square feet on the North Aurora and Seneca Streets right of way as described in their lease agreement for the period of May 1, 1995 through October 31, 1995, and, be it further RESOLVED, That the owners of Basics and Collegetown Bagels be obliged to keep the area adjacent to their property clean and free from litter, food and grease stains, or other problems associated with their use, and, be it further RESOLVED, That the fee for use of the area during the 1995 season be $7 per square foot, and, be it further RESOLVED, That the Mayor be authorized to sign a 30 day revocable license agreement, based on the usual terms and conditions. April 26, 1995 4 Discussion followed on the floor. Superintendent Gray expressed the desire to review the proposed layout more closely. Motion to Table the Resolution By Commissioner Rusoff: Seconded by Commissioner Tripp RESOLVED, That the resolution be tabled and referred to the Department of Public Works for further review. A vote on the resolution to table resulted as follows: Carried Unanimously D. Request for Outdoor Dining at Oasis Natural Grocery By Commissioner Rusoff: Seconded by Commissioner Tripp WHEREAS, the Board of Public Works has received a request from Oasis Natural Grocery for outdoor dining; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the owners of Oasis Natural Grocery be granted a license to use a total of 72 square feet on the Buffalo Streets right of way as described in their lease agreement for the period of May 1, 1995 through October 31, 1995, and, be it further RESOLVED, That the owners of Oasis be obliged to keep the area adjacent to their property clean and free from litter, food and grease stains, or other problems associated with their use, and, be it further RESOLVED, That the fee for use of the area during the 1995 season be $7 per square foot, and, be it further RESOLVED, That the Mayor be authorized to sign a 30 day revocable license agreement, based on the usual terms and conditions. Discussion followed on the floor regarding the separation of dining areas from the sidewalk. A separation is required if alcohol is served. A vote on the resolution resulted as follows: Ayes (4) - Smith, Ehrhardt, Tripp, Rusoff Nays (1) - Seligmann Carried (4-1) HIGHWAYS, STREETS AND TRANSIT ITEMS: A. Award of bid for Skid Steer Loader with Asphalt Planer By Commissioner Rusoff: Seconded by Commissioner Tripp WHEREAS, staff has reviewed the submitted bids and evaluated the proposed equipment for meeting the Department’s published specifications, ; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the bid be awarded to S.C. Hansen, Inc., 110 Old Ithaca, Rd., Horseheads, NY 14845 for their bid of $25,809.00 on their Case Model 1840 Loader with Aliter C Planer which meets all published specifications. Discussion followed on the floor regarding the acceptance of a bid above the lowest bid. The bid was the lowest that met all specifications and was under budget. A vote on the resolution resulted as follows: Carried Unanimously ADMINISTRATION AND COMMUNICATIONS ITEMS: A. Resolution to Set Outdoor Dining Fee for Areas Other Than the Primary Commons April 26, 1995 5 By Commissioner Rusoff: Seconded by Commissioner Tripp WHEREAS, the Board of Public Works has reviewed the fees for outdoor dining on the secondary Commons and other areas; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Board of Public Works hereby approves the seasonal fee of $7 per square foot used by an establishment for outdoor dining, and, be it further RESOLVED, That the board hereby establishes the outdoor dining season as six months from May 1, 1995 until October 31, 1995 and April 15 until October 15, beginning in 1996, and, be it further RESOLVED, That the Superintendent is authorized to process any remaining 1995 applications through the Mayor, and that either one may refer a particular application to the board for review. Extensive discussion followed on the floor. A vote on the resolution resulted as follows: Ayes (4) - Smith, Ehrhardt, Seligmann, Rusoff Nays (1) - Tripp Carried (4-1) WATER, SEWER AND SOLID WASTE ITEMS: A. Request for Water and Sewer Bill Expungement By Commissioner Seligmann: Seconded by Commissioner Ehrhardt WHEREAS, the Board of Public Works has received a request to expunge a water and sewer bill for 106 King Street, and WHEREAS, the property owner has hired a private plumber and found no visible leaks on the property; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Board of Public Works hereby approves expungement of the sewer portion of the bill for 106 King Street exceeding the latest twelve month average bill, as well as all penalties accrued since the initial billing. Extensive discussion followed on the floor. A vote on the resolution resulted as follows: Ayes (4) - Nichols, Smith, Ehrhardt, Seligmann, Nays (2) - Tripp, Rusoff Carried (4-2) REPORT OF SPECIAL COMMITTEES: Commissioner Smith brought up the issue regarding an employee discount at the City Golf Course. Mayor reported on discussions with Personnel Administrator Saul and Assistant City Attorney Kennedy on this matter. Seasonal and part-time employees may be eligible for the discount this year subject to terms and conditions to be determined. ADJOURNMENT: On a motion the meeting adjourned at 5:40 p.m. William Kaupe Benjamin Nichols Deputy City Clerk Mayor