HomeMy WebLinkAboutMN-BPW-2000-01-10BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS
CITY OF ITHACA, NEW YORK
Regular Meeting 4:30 p.m. January 10, 2000
PRESENT:
Mayor Cohen
Commissioners (4) - Beach, Leonardo, Gutenberger, Jenkins
OTHERS PRESENT:
Deputy Clerk – Korherr
Deputy City Controller - Thayer
Superintendent of Public Works - Gray
Assistant Superintendent of Streets and Facilities – Ferrel
Common Council - Hershey
EXCUSED: Commissioner(s) Korherr, Vargas-Mendez
ADDITIONS TO OR DELETIONS FROM THE AGENDA:
Mayor Cohen stated that the Planning Dept. will be presenting a
parking item under new business.
Parking on Inlet Island – Presentation
Deputy Planning Director Cornish presented the Board with a
viable option for perpendicular parking along Old Taughannock
Boulevard at Inlet Island. The plan proposes 90 degree parking
along the western edge on the city right of way; creating
approximately 60 spaces along the west side. Planning Director
VanCort noted that backing out of these spaces may be difficult
but that Old Taughannock Boulevard could be considered a
glorified driveway and not a heavily trafficked city street. New
liability issues would not be created by the change in parking
and the city’s current insurance situation would pay for any
losses. VanCort added that the public vs. private street issue of
abandonment could be evaluated at a later date and that the
current parking needs of the businesses would best be met with
this plan. Planning Director VanCort added that the parking would
be made 24 hour parking to prevent vehicle storage.
Commissioner Jenkins arrived at 4:50 pm.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Mayor Cohen led all present in the Pledge of Allegiance to the
American flag.
Planning Director Van Cort continued the inlet island parking
discussion. Mayor Cohen noted that Southern inlet island parking
will also be made available and a designer is currently being
sought to evaluate the possibility of a garage in the future. The
priority of other city garages will be addressed through a
parking study. Inlet island will be included in the comprehensive
study. The southern site parking lot size would accommodate
approximately 60 vehicles.
Superintendent Gray expressed his concern over the future
liabilities that may exist with delivery vehicles and other
trucks accessing this narrow area.
Inlet Island Parking: Resolution
WHEREAS, the master plan for inlet island calls for
perpendicular parking along Taughannock Blvd.
WHEREAS, comp plan calls for____________
WHEREAS, existing parking does not meet present or future
demands on customer parking
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Therefore be it resolved that the Board of Public Works hereby
authorize the west side of the Taughannock Blvd right of way be
designated ____________
And be it further resolved that any improvements (wheel stops,
demarcation of parking stalls) will be funded by MRI Realty.
And be it further resolved that The Mayor is hereby authorized to
enter into an agreement with MRI with the improvements that are
outlined in this resolution.
Further resolved that maintenance of the parking area will be the
responsibility of Marina Realty.
Agreement can be
Commissioner Beach questioned the delay for approval of
abondoning Old Taughannock Blvd. Superintendent Gray expressed
his desire to abandon the street and the vehicle and traffic
issues would not apply. Commissioner Leonardo confirmed that the
city would be the owner of abondoned property.
1998 urban design plan, the fourth design including
Power to Act
By Commissioner Beach Commissioner Jenkins
That
Carried Unanimously
Board open to nominations
Election of Vice Chair
By Commissioner Gutenberger Commissioner Beach
Carried Unanimously
Mayor Cohen confirmed the current liason appointments
Beach-Planning Board
Hershey-Bicycle Pedestrian Advisory Committee
Jenkins-Youth Bureau
Natural Areas-Vargas-Mendez
Capitol Improvements-Korherr
Golf Committee-Gutenberger, Korherr, Leonardo
Mayor Cohen will check into e-mail addresses for Board members.
New Busienss:
Ferrell-policy statement for drug and alcohol policy which must
be formally adopted by a government body. The original policy was
passed by the Board of Public Works in 1996 and these are the
revisions. Mayor Cohen needs to determine whether the city is in
complaince with federal law by having Board of Public Works pass
this and not Common Council.
COW agenda for 2.7.01. let Joe Maratea know and allow him to
adress the Board at that time.
Bids for Linn Street bridge: low bid was $ 70,000 higher than
budgeted. A speadsheet outlining the bid was presented to the
Board. Borrow from peter to pay paul or go on to B&A for more
monies. The difference deals more with highway improvements and
safety. Commissioner Beach asked how the state street project and
possible overruns there would effect this outcome. Superintendent
Gray confirmed his need for Board support to borrow from peter.
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The work has to be done, spend the future monies and address CC
when this catches up to us.
NEW BUSINESS:
ADJOURNMENT:
On a motion the meeting adjourned at 6 p.m.
Robin L. Korherr Alan J. Cohen
Deputy City Clerk Mayor