HomeMy WebLinkAboutMN-BPW-1998-06-09BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
June 9, 1998
NOTES
PRESENT: Commissioners Ehrhardt, tdgFerrelland Fabbroni
Marcham, Superintendent Gray an d Assistant Superintendent
(arrived at 5:10).
Commissioner Ehrhardt chaired the meeting.
There were no deletions from the agenda.
Additions: Appeal of Violation for Tall Grass/Wild Flowers at 211 Shuyler Place
1.
Request for Use of Wood Street Park.
Tara Theisen and Lee Harvey, Youth Pastor of the First Assembly of God, were
eleven
present to address the board. Comm. Ehk arHe noted that he did t feeleit was a explained that there
requests for the use of three different par
ants. Comm.
problem for the requests since they involved hWood Street was for a Rally
Ehrhardt told the board that one of the q uests fo
Service. The anticipated participation is for 100 people e that they would until 9:0e the
on June 30, July 1 and July 2, 1998. Ms. Theisen
use of a tent which would be put up and taken down r Vargas questioned
e ddafthat
contact with
other required permits have been applied for.
Titus Towers had been made so they are aware of the event. ei allow said the use of
they would alert them to the event. The consensus of t board was
the P ark for the rally. A resolution will be presented at the next regular meeting.
2 Discussio"o f Requests for Stop Sians.
FIRST AND HANCOCK STREETS.
Comm. Ehrhardt noted that this item was discussed by warranted. the Dtraffic on followed d that
based on Dan Cole's report, thetraffic counts. A resolution
concerning how the "Octopus" project had effected the
denying the request will be voted on at the next regular meeting.
WYCOFF AND WAIT AVENUES.
sub-
Comm. Ehrhardt told the board that this iteme DaalColesreportedethat the s gns were
committee meeting. Traffic Systems Engine
not warranted based on the amount of traffic and low n m eidedts. correct dA
that there is a high amount of aggressive drivers P s gns c
resolution denying the request will be voted on at the next regular meeting.
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3. Request for Exem tion of Odd /Even at 500 West Court Street.
Comm. Ehrhardt noted that this item was forwarded from the traffic sub - committee
without a recommendation. Traffic Systems Engineer Dan Cole noted that there are
only four houses on the block. Ms. Taub is requesting that odd /even be rescinded
since the residents have to compete with park users for the parking spaces. Mr. Cole
noted that Ms. Taub does not have a driveway although there is a curb cut at the
property. He added that a tree was planted at the curb cut in the right of way and that a
tree is in the driveway area on her property. The City Forester has looked at the tree
and feels that there is no need for its removal. It was decided that the board would
deny the request for exemption of the odd /even regulation in the 500 block. A
resolution will be presented at the next regular meeting.
4 Truck Route Signage.
Comm. Ehrhardt told the board that a meeting with the city prosecutor, city judge, IPD,
DPW, Mayor and residents was held concerning the enforcement of truck routes. He
noted that the Police Department is willing to enforce the routes as long as they are
signed appropriately. He added that there would be a 30 or 45 day grace period to
allow for adjustments. Comm Ehrhardt explained that locations for 40 signs need to be
determined. He told the board that he would be going to Council for funding since the
signs are about $100 each. Traffic Systems Engineer Dan Cole told the board that he
had previously requested that the state allow installation of the signs at all east/west
intersections on Route 13, which they denied. He added that the state requires proof of
a problem for the installation, which would include accident data and traffic counts.
Alderperson Marcham told the board that she did not foresee this item being approved
since it is not an urgent one and because the contingency fund is about half gone.
Comm. Ehrhardt noted that the project could be scaled down and a strategy change
with DOT may move it along. Supt. Gray suggested that the board discuss the issue
with the state and then worry about the funding at a later date. This item will be
presented in the form of a resolution at the next regular meeting.
5 Request for Handicap Parking at 113 Fourth Street.
Comm. Ehrhardt told the board that Rosetta Jenkins of 113 Fourth Street is requesting
on- street handicap parking. He noted that the Traffic Systems Engineer had denied the
request since on- street handicap parking is not usually approved. Alderperson
Marcham suggested that a curb -cut be made on the property in order for private
parking. Discussion followed regarding the ability for a curb cut at that location. Supt.
Gray told the board that the department has had the policy of not approving on- street
handicap parking since it is usually intended for one resident and not the community as
a whole. He noted that if the board wanted to set a policy, staff would follow it. The
consensus of the board was to deny the request at the next regular meeting.
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7. A Vroval of Skateboard Park in Wood Street Park.
In February of 1997, the board passed a resolution which approved the location of the
Youth Bureau for the skateboard park. It has since been determined to relocate the
facility. The board agreed to pass a resolution at the next regular meeting to approve
the new location of Wood Street Park for the skateboard facility.
% Appeal of Violation for Tall Grass/Wild Flowers at 211 ,nu ieL rata.
An appeal of a violation given by the Building a Department s milar appeal ags upheld by the
for consideration. Supt. Gray noted that in 1995,
board. Comm. Ehrhardt told the board that he felt
The board agreed to vote on Auld be
consistent and recommended denying the app ea
resolution at the next regular meeting.
9. Encroachment at 115 Linn Street.
Comm. Ehrhardt noted that the board was prid
the encroachment at 115 Linn Street. He a ed that the husual wording was ncludedfor
the resolution and that it would be presented at the next meeting for a vote.
10 East Clinton Street Bridge.
Supt. Gray told the board that the creek has scoured the west abutment of the bridge
and that NYSDOT recently flagged the structure during a routine inspection. He added
that staff is proceeding with the design. s resolution will be presented at the next
regular meeting to request funding for project.
11. Water and Sewer Issue.
Supt. Gray told the board that staff has met with Cornell and Bolton Point and that there
is an upcoming meeting to decipher tec quest l i
for $7 million t Asst.
lion from state te bond act was
Supt. Fabbroni told the board that the re
not granted. After a meeting with state and local officials, it was decided that a joint
application with Lansing, Cayuga Heights and the city would be re- submitted with the
hopes of a better chance at the funding. Discussion followed on what improvements
each entity is seeking.
The meeting adjourned at 6:05 p.m.
Notes taken by:
Donna L. Payne
Administrative Secretary
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