HomeMy WebLinkAboutMN-BPW-1997-01-29BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
January 29, 1997
NOTES
PRESENT: Commissioners Ehrhardt, Seligmann, Smith, Alderperson Mackesey,
Mayor Cohen, and Assistant Superintendent Ferrel.
Mayor Cohen chaired the meeting.
This meeting was scheduled as a Regular BPW meeting, due to the lack of a quorum,
the board decided to hold a committee of the whole meeting.
1. Update from IURA.
Martha Armstrong, Community Development Planner, told the board that she has met
with residents and NYSEG regarding the traffic calming measures proposed for
Cleveland Avenue. The discussions have included the possibility of blue light phones
and installing a chicane. She noted that residents are not interested in brick
crosswalks. Bids are to be opened on February 4, 1997 for the demolition of 611 West
Buffalo Street where the new parking lot will be built. Ms. Armstrong told the board that
she'd keep the board updated on IURA issues as they proceed.
2. Request for On- street Parking.
Mayor Cohen explained to the board that the "Flower Basket" in Collegetown has
requested the use of meter bags to obtain reserved parking on February 13 and 14,
1997. The owners of the store explained that these are two very busy days and that
deliveries would be made easier by granting meter bags for two spaces in front of their
store. The board discussed this request and how other requests will be effected. Asst.
Supt. Ferrel noted that he had granted this request last year. Discussion followed
concerning procedures of issuing meter bags including the possibility of the Police
Department issuing the bags. It was decided that the meter bags should be issued and
that the board review a policy for issuing the bags.
3. Discussion of Proposed BPW Meeting Schedule.
Comm. Ehrhardt suggested that the board eliminate two meetings by holding one COW
and one Regular meeting. He then proposed that two sub - committees be formed. He
explained that issues usually brought to COW meetings would be handled initially by
either sub - committee and then forwarded to the COW with a recommendation for
action. The item would then be forwarded to the Regular meeting for action. Comm.
Ehrhardt noted that he hoped that this process would encourage the entire board to
become more involved. Discussion followed concerning the length of meetings and
what items would be handled by each sub - committee. It was decided that a resolution
approving a new schedule would be passed at the next regular meeting.
The meeting adjourned at 5:30 p.m.
Notes taken by:
Donna L. Payne
Administrative Secretary