HomeMy WebLinkAboutMN-BPW-1996-03-20BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
March 20, 1996
NOTES
PRESENT: Commissioners Davidoff, Ehrhardt, Reeves, Seligmann, Alderperson
Mackesey, Mayor Cohen, Superintendent Gray, Assistant Superintendents Fabbroni
and Ferrel.
Commissioner Reeves chaired the meeting.
There were no additions to or deletions from the agenda.
i nis meeting tollowed the conclusion of a regular meeting held over from March 13,
1996, which adjourned at 4:40 pm.
1. Hangar Theatre Building Improvements
Tom Niederkorn, Architect, and Jerold Smith, Managing Director of the theatre were
present to address the board. Mr. Niederkorn explained that the agreement between
the theatre and the city requires all building improvements be approved by the city. He
explained that the theatre has raised funds for the new improvements. Mr. Niederkorn
reviewed the design with the board. He indicated that once the board and the Building
Department approve of the design work will get underway. No board member objected
to the design, a resolution will be voted on at the next regular meeting.
2. Conclusion of the 1996 Engineering Works Schedule
Supt. Gray presented the board with a list of engineering hours available and several
projects. He noted that there are 9,654 hours available and he narrowed the projects
down to 9,663. Comm. Reeves handed out a list of projects which were not included in
Supt. Gray's initial chart and that would not be completed. Comm. Seligmann
questioned how much of a savings would be created by not doing the remaining
projects. Discussion followed concerning funding of projects. Comm. Davidoff stated
that he was not comfortable approving Supt. Gray's list since the board did not have
input in the list. Supt. Gray noted that the list was just a suggestion and that the board
could change it. Alderperson Mackesey stated that she felt the board's goal should be
to convey to B &A that there is a tremendous amount of work and not enough staff to
perform the work. If Council doesn't do anything with the information received, then the
board should look at the priorities. Comm. Seligmann pointed out that items not being
done next year will not go away, in fact more items will be added during the Capital
Project review process. The board agreed that B &A should receive the initial chart
from Supt. Gray showing all the projects as well as his latest list containing hours
available and suggested projects to be completed. The board will wait for their reaction
and proceed from that point.
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS
Committee of the Whole Meeting
March 20, 1996
3. WWTP Re- Rating Project.
Asst. Supt. Fabbroni distributed a pre -bid cost estimate for the wastewater plant re-
rating project. He explained that funds from a nine year reserve will be used for the
project. He noted that this item was going forward to B &A for their approval. The
board will vote on a resolution recommending that the funding be approved.
The meeting adjourned at 5:50 p.m.
DR
Notes taken by:
Donna L. Payne
Administrative Secretary
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