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Cr BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
September 6, 1995
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PRESENT: Commissioners Ehrhardt, Rusoff, Seligmann, Smith, Mayor Nichols,
Alderperson Johnson, Superintendent Gray, Assistant Superintendents Fabbroni and
Ferrel.
Mayor Nichols chaired the meeting.
Additions: Encroachment Agreement for 201 -205 Tompkins Street
There were no deletions from the agenda.
1. Transit Consolidation - Capital Project Request
Nancy Oltz, Transit Manager, was present to address the board. She explained that the
list of items being considered are to assist in operations of the facility. Therefore, the
project is being split in thirds. It was noted that fare boxes should not be included in the
list; these are not items which assist in the operation of the facility. Discussion followed
concerning the fact that the city has ten buses while Cornell has twenty, and that the cost
of the fare boxes should be split accordingly. Ms. Oltz noted that along with the fare
boxes, a terminal and software must be purchased for data collection from the boxes.
Discussion also included the addition of new shelters and bide racks on the buses. Mayor
Nichols questioned how the items, to be purchased in 1995, were going to be funded.
Ms. Oltz noted that it would come from Capital Reserve #22 and a Serial Bond. The
board agreed to vote on a resolution to recommend that B &A approve of the funding to
purchase the requested items.
2. Request to Open Allen Street
Comm. Ehrhardt noted that a request from Friends of the Library was received asking to
have Allen Street open during their annual book sale. Supt. Gray noted that Traffic
Systems Engineer, Dan Cole, has made a recommendation on the temporary opening as
well as long term, in response to a previous request. Mr. Cole recommended that the city
not open the street since it is not city owned. Adjacent owners have a right of way and
the street should be treated like an alley which serves private property. It was noted that
the initial request, several years ago, was denied by the board. The Police Chief granted
the opening to alleviate traffic problems. The board agreed to vote on a resolution to
temporarily open the street according to the usual stipulations. Discussion followed
concerning the long term opening of the street. Asst. Supt. Fabbroni noted that there will
be sewer work taking place on Allen Street for the next four weeks. A long term decision
was not reached.
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS
Committee of the Whole Meeting
September 6, 1995
3. Request for Traffic Light at Sunrise Road
Comm. Ehrhardt noted that a request was received to install a traffic light at the
intersection of Sunrise and Hector Street. He noted that Traffic Systems Engineer, Dan
Cole, has received data from the intersection and recommends not installing a light.
Discussion followed concerning the guidelines of the MUTCD. Comm. Ehrhardt noted that
the Traffic Task Force recognized that speed on Hector Street is a problem. Comm.
Rusoff stated she felt a traffic signal is warranted for pedestrian safety. Mr. Cole and
Supt. Gray both explained that the intersection is not an ideal location for a light since it
would be in an unexpected location for motorists coming down the hill. Supt. Gray noted
that Vinegar Hill might be a more appropriate location for a traffic signal. Comm. Ehrhardt
noted that the next step is to determine if the board wants to proceed with the request.
He then suggested that the item be tabled and that he would talk to the residents in the
area for clarification of what they want; vehicular access to the intersection or pedestrian
safety.
4. Encroachment Agreement for 201 -205 Tompkins Street
Mayor Nichols noted that the board has been asked to approve an encroachment
agreement for the BT Glass building. There is an encroachment of .4 feet. He asked if
any board member objected to the agreement. Approval would allow the city to close on
the property.
5. Request for Extension of Deadline for Sidewalk Repair.
Supt. Gray noted that the Salvation Army has requested an extension of deadline for the
repairs to their sidewalk. He added that he will work with them on completing the repairs
this year. The board agreed this would be sufficient.
6. Request to Hang Banner.
Supt. Gray noted that the Cayuga Chamber Orchestra has requested the city to hang a
banner over a street. Asst. Supt. Ferrel said that he would review the request as it relates
to staffing and installing banners.
7. Golf Course Update.
Comm. Smith told the board that members are in favor of a concession stand. He added
that if beer is to be sold, the vendor must apply for the permit in January. He urged the
board to move forward on bidding the concession stand.
The meeting adjourned at 5:45 p.m
Notes taken by:
Donna L. Payne
Administrative Secretary
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