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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMN-BPW-1998-07-14BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE July 14, 1998 NOTES PRESENT: Commissioners Ehrhardt, Jenkins (arrived at 4:10), Leonardo, Smith, Vargas, Mayor Cohen (arrived at 4:15), Alderperson Marcham (arrived at 4:10), Superintendent Gray and Assistant Superintendent Ferrel. Commissioner Ehrhardt chaired the meeting. There were no additions to or deletions from the agenda. 1. Request for Encroachment. 418 EAST LINCOLN STREET Comm. Ehrhardt told the board that the agreement for this encroachment contains the usual terms that the department has set. The board agreed to approve of this encroachment and will vote on a resolution at the next regular meeting. 316 FALL CREEK DRIVE Comm. Ehrhardt noted that this agreement did not meet the usual conditions. Supt. Gray told the board that correspondence with the attorney handling the property could correct the wording. A resolution to approve of the encroachment will be presented at the next regular meeting. 2. Requests for Use of Cass Park Supt. Gray explained to the board that John Doyle, Recreation Supervisor for Cass Park, has requested that all requests for the use of Cass Park go through his office. Supt. Gray noted that the City Charter charges the Board and Department of Public Works with oversight of the parks. He noted that the Youth Bureau schedules activities and pavilion use for the parks. He suggested that the board review what roles each department play within the parks and their uses. He added that he's not advising the board to change the charter. Comm. Ehrhardt told the board he did not see this as a turf war, the charter gives the board control of the parks and that it was up to Council to decide to change. Discussion followed on the department's role with maintenance within the city. It was decided that the Supt. Gray would contact the Youth Bureau and convey their decision to not change the process at this time. 3. Stewart Avenue Funding. Supt. Gray told the board that the NYSDOT's annual inspection of the Stewart Avenue bridge resulted in a yellow flag. Staff is requesting that the board request B &A to release funds to allow improvements to the bridge to take place. A resolution will be voted on by the board at their next meeting. Board of Public Works Committee of the Whole July 14, 1998 4. Update on Lansing Instruments Supt. Gray noted that the previous resolution approved by the board refers to a sketch which has been modified. He suggested that the board approve of an updated resolution to included the expansion of the facility and parking area. 5. Ownership of Miller Street Supt. Gray explained to the board that there is a prospective buyer of property on Miller Street. The area in question is believed to belong to the city. He added that the Attorney's Office has done extensive research and that they are not convinced that the land in question belongs to the city. It is being suggested the city give the buyer of the property a quit claim deed. He added that there is no use of the land for the city. The board agreed to vote on a resolution to approve of a quit claim deed for the property. 6. Authorization for Dan Cole to Attend Traffic Seminar in Toronto. Comm. Ehrhardt told the board that the traffic sub - committee would like for Dan Cole, Traffic Systems Engineer to attend a traffic calming seminar in Toronto. The board agreed to vote on a resolution at the next meeting to recommend that arrangements be made for Mr. Cole to attend the seminar. The meeting adjourned at 5:00 p.m. Notes taken by: Donna L. Payne Administrative Secretary Page - 2