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Home My WebLink AboutMN-BPW-1996-03-13BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS CITY OF ITHACA, NEW YORK Regular Meeting 4:00 p.m. March 13, 1996 PRESENT: Mayor Cohen Commissioners (5) - Seligmann, Smith, Ehrhardt, Reeves, Davidoff 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 - Mackesey City Golf Pro - Torrant EXCUSED: 1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Mayor Cohen led all present in the Pledge of Allegiance to the American flag. 2. MINUTES: Approval of the Minutes of the February 14, 1996 Board of Public Works Meeting By Commissioner Ehrhardt: Seconded by Commissioner Seligmann RESOLVED, That the Minutes of the February 14, 1996 Board of Public Works meeting be approved as published. Carried Unanimously Approval of the Minutes of the February 28, 1996 Board of Public Works Meeting By Commissioner Ehrhardt: Seconded by Commissioner Seligmann RESOLVED, That the Minutes of the February 28, 1996 Board of Public Works meeting be approved with the correction that Item 17A be corrected to include the referenced Resolution from October 10, 1984. Carried Unanimously 3. ADDITIONS TO OR DELETIONS FROM THE AGENDA: Superintendent Gray requested that a discussion of the Route 96 related work on Esty St under Item 22. No Board member objected. 4. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR: 5. COMMUNICATIONS AND HEARINGS OF PERSONS BEFORE THE BOARD: 6. RESPONSE TO PUBLIC: 7. REPORT OF CITY CLERK: 8. REPORT OF CITY ATTORNEY: 9. REPORT OF CITY CONTROLLER: Deputy Controller Thayer reported on the results of the Golf Course concessions bids. 10. REPORT OF COUNCIL LIAISON: 11. REPORT OF SUPERINTENDENT AND STAFF: Assistant Superintendent Fabbroni reported to the Board on the following matters: RFP for water system has been distributed; 3/18 start for Esty/Cascadilla/Green Sts W&S work; leaks found on E State St; leaks found at rte of 100GPM per week; DPW building demo almost complete; WWTP capital project budget to presented at next meeting. Mayor Cohen requested that charts be provided for discussions of Route 96 work Assistant Superintendent Ferrel reported to the Board on the following matters: Highways: routine seasonal work; potholes; snow removal current budgets (salt/sand $0, equipment repair $0 with monies to be transferred, overtime 66% used) Parks & Forestry: Stewart Park beach cleanup - DEC permit received - FEMA money coming for overtime and materials disposal; Major planning and construction projects: Esty St; lower Cliff St rebuild - late summer, NYS to March 13, 1996 Page 2 spend $15-27 million this year, City must do Cliff St this year; Commons/Collegetown recycling station design completed - bid spec due soon; Golf Course clubhouse - met with Bldg Dept about Codes, large expense necessary Commissioner Ehrhardt asked when the Commons rail sculpture would be repaired (when weather breaks) Commissioner Smith asked about the schedule for opening the Seneca St bridge and closing the Buffalo St bridge (early June) Superintendent Gray reported to the Board on the following matters: RFP for water system - stressed the cooperative element; Route 96 coordination meetings; CU lake source cooling meeting; hiring procedures for transit system General Manager ("power interview" process); downtown neighborhoods meeting - traffic calming; Palnning Dept tour of Southwest Park; City Hall bathroom door openers on order; Law & Governance Committee discussion of residency requirements - would the Board like to express an opinion? (none given); "Name the Bus" contest - 1500 entries being judged; Youth Bureau computer conduit installed 12. REPORT OF OTHER DEPARTMENT HEADS: 13. BUILDINGS, PROPERTIES AND TRANSIT ITEMS: 14. HIGHWAYS, STREETS AND SIDEWALK ITEMS: 15. TRAFFIC ITEMS: 16. CREEKS, BRIDGES AND PARKS: A. 1996 Golf Course Rates. By Commissioner Reeves: Seconded by Commissioner Ehrhardt RESOLVED, That the Board of Public Works adopts the 1996 Golf Course Rates at 10 percent higher than the 1994 and 1995 rates as follows: 1995 Rates 1996 Rates Memberships Memberships Individual $230. Individual $255. Senior Individual $190. Senior Individual $210. Junior Individual $120. Junior Individual $135. Domestic Couple $390. Domestic Couple $430. Senior Domestic Couple $310. Senior Domestic Couple $340. Family $450. Family $495. Daily Daily Weekday $10. Weekday $11. Weekend $12. Weekend $13.25 Weekday Weekday Junior $ 7. Junior $ 7.75 Senior $ 7. Senior $ 7.75 League or 9 holes $ 7. League or 9 holes $ 7.75 Sr. Citizen Special $ 5. Sr. Citizen Special $ 5.50 and directs staff to provide budget review with revenue projections based on the adopted rates and the proposed City run concessions. Extensive discussion followed on the floor with Golf Pro Torrant Motion to Table March 13, 1996 Page 3 By Commissioner Reeves: Seconded by Commissioner Ehrhardt RESOLVED, that Item 16A be tabled for further discussion until the meeting of March 20, 1996. Ayes (5) - Cohen, Ehrhardt, Reeves, Seligmann, Davidoff Nays (1) - Smith Carried (5-1) 17. ADMINISTRATION AND COMMUNICATIONS ITEMS: 18. WATER, SEWER AND SOLID WASTE ITEMS: 19. REPORT OF SPECIAL COMMITTEES: A. Traffic Committee Report - Commissioner Ehrhardt. 20. REPORT OF BOARD LIAISONS: 21. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: 22. NEW BUSINESS: 23. ADJOURNMENT: On a motion at 6:15 p.m., the meeting adjourned to the March 20, 1996 Committee of the Whole Meeting. Carried Unanimously William Kaupe Alan J. Cohen Deputy City Clerk Mayor March 13, 1996 Page 4 BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS CITY OF ITHACA, NEW YORK Adjourned Meeting of 4:00 p.m. March 20, 1996 March 13, 1996 PRESENT: Mayor Cohen Commissioners (5) - Seligmann, Smith, Ehrhardt, Reeves, Davidoff OTHERS PRESENT: Deputy City Controller - Thayer Administrative Secretary - Payne Superintendent of Public Works - Gray Assistant Superintendent of Streets and Facilities - Ferrel Assistant Superintendent of Water and Sewer - Fabbroni Common Council Liaison - Mackesey City Golf Pro - Torrant 16. CREEKS, BRIDGES AND PARKS By Commissioner Reeves: Seconded by Commissioner Ehrhardt A. 1996 Golf Course Rates. (ALTERNATE RESOLUTION) RESOLVED, That the Board of Public Works adopts the 1996 Golf Course Rates as follows: 1995 Rates 1996 Rates Memberships Memberships Individual $230. Individual $285. Senior Individual $190. Weekday $200. Junior Individual $120. Junior Individual $135. Domestic Couple $390. Couple $390. Senior Domestic Couple $310. Weekday $300. Family $450. Family $475. Daily Daily Weekday $ 10. Weekday, 18 holes $ 10. Weekend $ 12. Weekend, 18 holes $ 12. Weekday Weekday Junior $ 7. Senior $ 7. League or 9 holes $ 7. League or 9 holes, (after 2 pm) $ 7. Sr. Citizen Special $ 5. Sr. Citizen Special, (after 2 pm) $ 5. NOTES: Junior - 17 years or less Senior - 65 years or more Discounts of 10% are available on memberships to seniors and to City residents. Multiple discounts are taken consecutively. Senior discounts are not available for weekend members. Couples include Domestic Partners as defined by the City. Family members cover junior members. and directs staff to provide budget review with revenue projections based on the adopted rates March 13, 1996 Page 5 and the proposed city run concessions, and be it further RESOLVED, That staff be directed to revise the food and beverage concession bid document to include minimum bids of $500 for the 1996 season, $1500 for 1997 and $2000 for 1998 and to re-advertise the bid package to allow the golf course a private operated food and beverage concession for the 1996 thru 1998 seasons. Carried Unanimously 22. NEW BUSINESS: 23. ADJOURNMENT: On a motion, the meeting was adjourned at 4:40 p.m Carried Unanimously