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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMN-BPW-2000-01-12BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS CITY OF ITHACA, NEW YORK Regular Meeting 4:30 p.m. January 12, 2000 PRESENT: Mayor Cohen Commissioners (6) - Ehrhardt, Leonardo, Vargas, Gutenberger, Jenkins, Korherr OTHERS PRESENT: Deputy Clerk – Korherr Deputy City Controller - Thayer Superintendent of Public Works - Gray Assistant Superintendent of Streets and Facilities - Ferrel Assistant Superintendent of Water and Sewer - Fabbroni Common Council Liaison - Hershey PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Mayor Cohen led all present in the Pledge of Allegiance to the American flag. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Approval of the Minutes of the November 10, 1999 Board of Public Works Meeting By Commissioner Ehrhardt: Seconded by Commissioner Korherr RESOLVED, That the Minutes of the November 10, 1999 Board of Public Works meeting be approved as published. Ayes (6): Ehrhardt, Korherr, Gutenberger, Vargas, Cohen, Leonardo Nays (0) Absentions (1): Jenkins ADDITIONS TO OR DELETIONS FROM THE AGENDA: Requests were made to add the following items to the agenda: New Business: Proposed fill site – discussion Power to Act – City/County Backhoe Power to Act – Water and Sewer meter bids Election of new Vice-Chair 2000 Meeting Schedule – resolution Policy for On-Street Handicap Parking – resolution Request for On-Street Handicap Parking - resolution No board member objected. MAYOR'S COMMUNICATIONS: Mayor Cohen stated that he is reviewing the voting and ex-officio liason appointments. A letter will go out to Board members to request the order of preference for liason assignments. He reminded the Board that voting liasons should plan to have regular attendance at their meetings. Commissioner Ehrhardt informed the Board that he will be resigning and added that a Board member should consider filling his position as liason to the Planning and Development Board. COMMUNICATIONS AND HEARINGS OF PERSONS BEFORE THE BOARD: Larry Beck, City of Ithaca, addressed the Board in regard to the timing of the Traffic Calming item included in the Capital Project list for 2000. John Beach, City of Ithaca, thanked the Department of Public Works for the quick work initiated at the Titus Triangle property. He asked the Board to vote to support the resolution relating to traffic calming. He added that the development of Southwest Park will impact his neighborhood and determining the Board of Public Works – January 12,2000 - Page 2 functionality prior to the mass traffic increase would benefit the neighborhood. RESPONSE TO THE PUBLIC Commissioner Ehrhardt spoke in regard to Mr. Beck’s concerns of timing and confirmed the city’s support of the project. REPORT OF COUNCIL LIAISON: Alderperson Hershey reported that Common Council has selected a seven member Bicycle Plan Steering Committee. STAFF REPORTS: Assistant Superintendent Fabbroni reported to the Board on the following matters: Pump station on inlet island will service the island and retire the current services which is considered a sizeable improvement. State Bond Act Funding process and environmental analysis is ongoing. Plant overflow issues city-wide will have secondary impacts. The Department of Environmental Conservation will be the lead agent for the process Pilot studies at the WWTP on different processes of phosphorus removal will be taking place. 7.4 million dollar grant work is still in progress. North Cayuga Street trench work 16” water main work across Cayuga Street was completed during the winter recess from school. North end water work efforts near York Street and the Cayuga Street bridge will take place during the year 2000. Water transmittal processes from storage to outlining areas are being reviewed. Tank site discussions with the Mayor placing the tank in the Cornell Heights area will take place soon. WWTP chemical loading area has been completed. Containment of spills is mandated by the Environmental Protection Agency and our own design and workforce completed the project. Satellites have been setup at the WWTP. These will be used for lake monitoring evaluations. The city strongly benefits from the electronic distance measures that are in place. The ability to monitor flows makes us more effectively analyze functions. Special Joint Sewer discussions have led to the approval of an Environmental Analyst and the Civil Service Commission is expected to grant approval next week. This position will help to solidify the city’s testing needs. BUILDINGS, PROPERTIES, TRANSIT, PARKS, WATER, SEWER AND SOLID WASTE ITEMS: Request for State Street Bricks. By Commissioner Leonardo :Seconded by Commissioner Ehrhardt WHEREAS, the Teen Community Center at 312 East State Street has requested the use of State Street bricks for paving a public area behind the center, and WHEREAS, the Ithaca Landmarks Preservation Committee has approved of the use of these bricks, and WHEREAS, staff has indicated that there is an adequate amount of State Street bricks to allow such a request to be met: now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Board of Public Works grants the request for sale of approximately 600 bricks for a total price of $1.00 (one dollar) to pave a public area at the Teen Community Center, and be it further Board of Public Works – January 12,2000 - Page 3 RESOLVED, That the Board authorizes the Assistant Superintendent for Streets and Facilities to enter into an agreement with the Teen Community Center under the usual terms and conditions. Carried Unanimously Request for Expungement of Trash Violation By Commissioner Leonardo :Seconded by Commissioner Jenkins WHEREAS, Neal Howard, owner of 507 East State Street, received a trash violation for recycling placed at the curb and not removed within 24 hours on a non-collection week, and WHERAS, Mr. Howard is disputing the bill because his tenant moved out at the beginning of August, 1999 and the bill was received at the end of the month and by law he is required to return the security deposit within 30 days, and WHEREAS, staff recovered material belonging to the address at which it found, and WHEREAS, based on section 196-6 of the City Code, which requires the department to issue a fine when materials are placed at the curb and are not removed within 24 hours; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Board of Public Works has reviewed the information provided by staff and Mr. Howard, and be it further RESOLVED, That the Board denies Mr. Howard’s request based on the requirements of the City Code, which are placed on the landowner and not the tenant. Ayes (5): Leonardo, Gutenberger, Vargas, Ehrhardt, Jenkins Nays (1): Cohen Abstentions (1) Korherr Carried Commissioner Leonardo stated that the timing of the billing was not sufficient to allow for the amounts to be deducted from security deposits and landowners concerns should be addressed at the Council level if needed. Superintendent Gray stated that this was denied administratively and Board action is considered the appeal stage. He added that the timing of the billing is variable and the practice normally is complete in less than a month but the possibility exists that the billing may take longer. Commissioner Korherr spoke in support of the landlords increasing the timing of security deposit returns to tenants from 30 days to 45 days. Alderperson Hershey spoke in support of landlords phoning the Department of Public Works to see if there are charges pending on specific addresses prior to the return of deposits. He added that extending the window for return would create a hardship for everyone. Commissioner Vargas spoke against penalizing all tenants for the actions of a few. Commissioner Gutenberger spoke in support of ongoing discussions at the January 19,2000 Committee of the Whole meeting. Request for Expungement of Trash Violation By Commissioner Leonardo :Seconded by Commissioner Vargas WHEREAS, Steve Friedmutter, owner of 123 Cascadilla Avenue, received a trash violation for recycling placed at the curb and not removed within 24 hours on a non-collection week, and Board of Public Works – January 12,2000 - Page 4 WHERAS, Mr. Friedmutter is disputing the bill because it was sent to the previous owner and he did not receive the bill in a timely manner to collect it from the tenant prior to returning the security deposit, and WHEREAS, staff recovered material belonging to the address at which it was found, and WHEREAS, based on section 196-6 of the City Code, which requires the department to issue a fine when materials are placed at the curb and are not removed within 24 hours; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Board of Public Works has reviewed the information provided by staff and Mr. Friedmutter, and be it further RESOLVED, That the Board denies Mr. Friedmutter request based on the requirements of the City Code, which are placed on the landowner and not the tenant. Ayes (5): Leonardo, Gutenberger, Vargas, Ehrhardt, Jenkins Nays (1): Cohen Abstentions (1) Korherr Carried Traffic Calming Measures for “South of the Creek” Neighborhoods By Commissioner Ehrhardt :Seconded by Commissioner Gutenberger WHEREAS, the Generic Environmental Impact Statement (GEIS) concerning the forthcoming economic development of the Southwest Area of the City of Ithaca has determined that there is the potential for serious, negative impacts on the South of the Creek neighborhood of Titus Flats specifically due to increased volume of traffic, and WHEREAS, it is in the best interests of the City of Ithaca that economic development enhance the quality of life in residential neighborhoods and not to diminish it, and WHEREAS, in anticipation of such negative impacts on the Titus Flats neighborhood as well as to address existing traffic problems, residents canvassed the South of the Creek neighborhood and generated attendance of more than thirty residents and property owners to meet with representatives of the Board of Public Works, the Mayor, and members of Common Council on September 22, 1999 to discuss possible traffic calming measures which could be taken to address the immediate situation and protect the neighborhood until long term measures could be taken, and WHEREAS, as a result of that meeting and subsequent conversations with the City's public safety departments the Board of Public Works and Common Council approved a project for calming traffic South of the Creek, to include diverters on Wood Street and South Street at their intersections with Fair Street, attractive gateway treatment at the mouth of South Albany Street, and timber and gravel forms at selected locations along South Albany Street and, WHEREAS, it is in the best interests of the City of Ithaca for forthcoming commercial activity in the Southwest Area of Ithaca to be linked by direct and efficient arterial routes to the existing West End commercial district and to the existing downtown Ithaca Commons commercial district, and WHEREAS, the Board of Public Works recognizes that these measures are being implemented on an emergency basis and are experimental in nature, and may or may not prove to be adequate for the long Board of Public Works – January 12,2000 - Page 5 term protection of the neighborhood as commercial development in the Southwest Area of Ithaca increases traffic pressures, as determined by the Generic Environmental Impact Statement and, WHEREAS, there is a long term need for an additional direct traffic link between the downtown area of Ithaca Commons to the Southwest area that impacts the least number of residents, and WHEREAS, all of these needs have been created, enlarged, and/or rendered more urgent due to the forthcoming development of the Southwest Area, now therefore, be it RESOLVED, that the Board of Public Works directs the Department of Public Works to install diagonal diverters at the intersection of Wood Street and Fair Street and at the intersection of South Street with Fair in a manner in which permits cyclists, pedestrians, and drainage water to move freely through the intersection but prevents motor vehicles from passing directly through from east to west or from north to south and that these diverters be installed to coincide with the bus route changes already contemplated by TCAT or by April 1, 2000, whichever comes first, and be it further RESOLVED, that ninety days after installation of these diverters, the existing speed humps on Wood Street and South Street be removed, the existing stop signs at Plain Street and South Titus Avenue be removed and the stop signs at Wood Street and Plain Street be removed, with the understanding that should through- traffic ever be restored to Wood Street or South Street the stop signs will be replaced and/or alternate traffic control/calming measures be installed to assure the safety of the residents and users of these streets, and be it further RESOLVED, that the Board of Public Works directs the Department of Public Works to Install timber and gravel forms to reshape the roadway along South Albany Street consistent with the ideas shown on the map provided the BPW by the Traffic Systems Engineer on December 8, 1999, specifically a narrowing of the street where it enters Old Elmira Road by September 1, 2000, and be it further RESOLVED, that the Board of Public Works in consultation with department staff, public safety departments, and South of the Creek neighborhood residents will develop additional interim traffic calming measures based on the map provided the BPW by the Traffic Systems Engineer on December 8, 1999, for the South Albany Street/Old Elmira Road gateway, the intersections of South Albany Street with Park Street, Wood Street, and South Titus Avenue, and the 100 block of South Titus Avenue, such consultation to occur prior to March 1, 2000 and any resulting traffic calming measures subject to Board approval and implemented by September 1, 2000, and be it further RESOLVED, that all actions directed above are subject to review, analysis, and minor modification but actions to remove or defeat these emergency interim measures is contingent upon the finished construction of a long-term traffic solution for the impact of Southwest Area development on this neighborhood, and be it further RESOLVED, that beginning ninety days after installation of the diverters, by which time drivers will have adjusted to the new traffic pattern the Department of Public Works measure and report to the BPW and to the Traffic Calming Client Committee the traffic speeds and traffic volumes in the 600 block of South Albany Street, the 400 block of South Albany Street, the 100 block of South Titus Avenue, the 200 block of North Titus Avenue, the 600 block of West Clinton Street, the 600 block of West Plain Street, the 600 block of West Seneca Street, and at points Board of Public Works – January 12,2000 - Page 6 along South Meadow Street between the Kmart entrance and West Clinton Street, and be it further RESOLVED, that a long-term solution be undertaken following the traffic data collection described above and consultation between the BPW, the Traffic Calming Client Committee, the Traffic Systems Engineer and the residents of Titus, and be it further RESOLVED, that the Board of Public Works directs the Department of Public Works to produce a set of design proposals, including detailed drawings and best possible cost estimates, for review by the Board and submission as capital projects by June of 2000 to address the following long term issues raised by the GEIS findings, 1. a direct two-way traffic link between the Commons Area of downtown Ithaca and the Southwest Area of Ithaca along South Cayuga Street, West Spencer Street, and Old Elmira Road, such design to require: five foot sidewalks, six-foot curb lawns (as a minimum width), and an eight foot parking lane on the west side of West Spencer Street and improved traffic flow at the intersection of Old Elmira Road and Meadow Street, the purpose being to establish the shortest route along the principal traffic desire-line with impact on the fewest number of residents and provision of sufficient sidewalks, curb lawns, and on-street parking to minimize the impact on West Spencer Street residents and to create an attractive, residential minor arterial street comparable in character to others such as North Cayuga Street, West Buffalo Street and South Albany Street 2. a new two-way street with its eastern terminus at the the intersection of South Plain Street and Old Elmira Road, extending westward along the right of way bounded by the Ithaca Shopping Plaza and Special Childrens Center to the south and Titus Towers and the Benderson property to the north, crossing Meadow Street, and extending further immediately north of the K-Mart shopping 3. a wider and more efficient Route 13 immediately south of the Six Mile Creek bridge 4. a wider bridge on Route 13 over Six Mile Creek 5. a new bridge crossing Six Mile Creek west of Route 13 6. any other options which DPW staff can recommend which would fulfill the primary objectives of reducing traffic pressures on as many residential blocks as possible of the Titus Flats and South of the Creek neighborhood and providing safe, direct, and convenient arterial routes for traffic movement between the Southwest Area and the West End commercial district and between the Southwest Area and the downtown Ithaca Commons commercial district. Commissioner Ehrhardt read into record the preceeding resolution since it addresses the concerns expressed by Traffic Systems Enginner Cole. Commissioner Ehrhardt stated that resident concerns will need to be examined prior to voting. He added that when stores are added to the Southwest Park development the Board will be prepared to answer Common Council’s cost questions relating to traffic issues. He agreed with Traffic Engineer Dan Cole that the chicane was not in the best interest of the residents and for that reason it has been removed. Superintendent Gray stated that Traffic Engineer Cole is receiving phone calls from concerned residents that were not canvassed. He added that he feels Mr. Cole’s concerns have been met in the wording of this resolution. Commissioner Ehrhardt stated that the traffic counts were taken in the summer months. Board of Public Works – January 12,2000 - Page 7 Amending Resolution By Mayor Cohen: Seconded by Commissioner Korherr RESOLVED, That the following language be added to the existing resolved clauses: “RESOLVED, that staff is directed, in the preparation and submission of data and other relevant information, including staff opinion, to the Board of Public Works, on this matter or any other matter before the Board, to submit any such data and other relevant information, including staff opinion, at a date no later than the day before the last non-voting discussion meeting prior to the voting meeting in which the matter in question is decided.” Carried Unanimously Amending Resolution By Commissioner Ehrhardt :Seconded by Commissioner Gutenberger RESOLVED, That the following language be substituted for the second resolved clause: “RESOLVED, that ninety days after installation of these diverters, at the discretion of the Traffic Systems Engineer the existing speed humps on Wood Street and South Street be removed, the existing stop signs at Plain Street and South Titus Avenue be removed and the stop signs at Wood Street and Plain Street be removed, with the understanding that should through-traffic ever be restored to Wood Street or South Street the stop signs will be replaced and/or alternate traffic control/calming measures be installed to assure the safety of the residents and users of these streets, and be it further” Carried Unanimously Main Motion as Amended A vote on the Main motion as amended resulted as follows: Carried Unanimously Mayor Cohen stated that the intent of the first amendment is to include staff input at the appropriate time in the planning process. Commissioner Korherr stated that public notification should take place now and again when the changes will be implemented. Alderperson Hershey stated that Commissioner Ehrhardt should provide public relations support to the media describing concerns and history in support of these changes. WATER AND SEWER Request for Expungement of Water and Sewer Bill By Commissioner Gutenberger :Seconded by Commissioner Ehrhardt WHERAS, Tom Stavropouls, owner of 131 Haller Blvd, received a water and sewer bill of $10,489.11 for the installation of a water and sewer service to a new home, and WHEREAS, the work was preformed to accommodate gravity sewer connection instead of requiring the use of a sewage ejector resulting in additional work for the crews, which the bill reflects, and WHEREAS, Mr. Stavropoulos is protesting this bill because he believes that it is much higher than he was lead to believe it would be; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Board of Public Works has reviewed the information provided by Mr. Stavropoulos; Micheal Hovanec, the builder of the home; and staff, and hereby grants Mr. Stavropoulos’ request and that the bill be reduced by half for a total of $5,244.55, and be it further RESOLVED, That the City Chamberlain issue a new bill reflecting the corrected amount. Board of Public Works – January 12,2000 - Page 8 Commissioner Gutenberger questioned the granting of this resolution when historically the discussion suggested denial. Commissioner Korherr confirmed that the amount had already been reduced. Substitute Resolution By Commissioner Leonardo :Seconded by Commissioner Korherr RESOLVED, That the following resolution be substituted for the original language: “WHEREAS, Tom Stavropoulos, owner of 131 Haller Blvd, received a water and sewer bill of $10,489.11 for the installation of a water and sewer service to a new home, and WHEREAS, the work was performed to accommodate gravity sewer connection instead of requiring the use of a sewage ejector resulting in additional work for the crews, which the bill reflects, and WHEREAS, Mr. Stavropoulos is protesting this bill because he believes that it is much higher than he was lead to believe it would be, and WHEREAS, the current bill represents a reduction from the original amount of $ 10,489.11 based on a reassessment of the cost of asphalt work; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Board of Public Works has reviewed the information provided by Mr. Stavropoulos; Michael Hovanec, the builder of the home; and staff, and hereby denies Mr. Stavropoulos’ request, and be it further RESOLVED, That the Board does not believe that the expenses incurred by this particular property should be shared by all of the tax payers of the City of Ithaca but are properly the responsibility of the individual property owner. Ayes (6): Gutenberger, Leonardo, Jenkins, Vargas, Ehrhardt, Korherr Nays (1): Cohen Carried TRAFFIC, HIGHWAYS, STREETS, SIDEWALKS, CREEKS AND BRIDGES ITEMS Policy for On-Street Handicap Parking By Commissioner Gutenberger :Seconded by Commissioner Vargas WHEREAS, staff receives requests for on-street handicap parking from time to time, and WHEREAS, staff has followed unpublished general guidelines for review and responding to requests for handicap parking, and WHEREAS, staff has forwarded the guidelines to the Board of Public Works for their adoption; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Board of Public Works has reviewed and adopts the guidelines dated 11/12/99 as department policy for on-street handicap parking in order for staff to continue to respond to requests using published guidelines. Ayes (6): Cohen, Gutenberger, Korherr, Leonardo, Vargas, Jenkins Nays (0) Commissioner Ehrhardt temporarily excused himself from the meeting. Carried Request for On-Street Handicap Parking, South Aurora Street By Commissioner Gutenberger :Seconded by Commissioner Jenkins WHEREAS, Anna Percey, of 317 South Aurora Street, has requested an on-street parking space, and Board of Public Works – January 12,2000 - Page 9 WHEREAS, staff has reviewed and denied Ms. Percey’s request based on guidelines used for previous requests; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Board of Public Works hereby denies Ms. Percey’s appeal of staff’s denial of on-street handicap parking. Carried Unanimously ADMINISTRATION AND COMMUNICATIONS ITEMS: Award of Bid for All-Wheel Drive Tractor By Commissioner Korherr : Seconded by Commissioner Jenkins WHEREAS, bids were received for a new all-wheel drive tractor to be used for cleaning sidewalks on December 29, 1999, and WHEREAS, staff has reviewed the bid and recommends that the Board of Public Works award the bid to the second lowest bidder because the low bidder does not meet minimum specifications for horse power, engine design and roll-over protection; now, therefore be it RESOLVED, That the Board of Public Works hereby awards the bid of the new 2000 Model, Diesel Powered, All-wheel Drive Tractor to Roberts Equipment, 3250 Route 20 East, P.O. Box 328 Cazenovia, New York 13035 for their low bid, meeting the minimum specifications, of $61,327, and be it further RESOLVED, That the Assistant Superintendent for Streets and Facilities be authorized to enter into an agreement with Roberts Equipment. Carried Unanimously Asst. Superintendent Ferrel stated that this equipment is needed for snow removal on sidewalks and to address other complaints that the department has received and that a commercial drivers license is not required to operate this vehicle and there are multiple attachments included. Request to Extend Code Compliance Funding By Commissioner Korherr :Seconded by Mayor Cohen WHEREAS, the City entered into a Capital Project for code compliance improvements and changes in city buildings during 1997, and WHEREAS, the work has progressed slowly but very economically by using existing staff, and WHEREAS, this approach has the advantage of improved staff moral resulting from new training, job diversity, some additional overtime opportunities and increased pride of ownership of staff from the improved building systems, as well as maintained them; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Board of Public Works requests that the Budget and Administration Committee and Common Council re-authorize Capital Project 345 (Code Compliance) in order to continue the current program to improve the safe operation of existing buildings. Carried Unanimously Scheduling of Public Hearing By Commissioner Korherr :Seconded by Commissioner Jenkins RESOLVED, That the Board of Public Works will hold a public hearing on February 9, 2000 for the 1999 Sidewalk Assessments. Carried Unanimously Board of Public Works – January 12,2000 - Page 10 Commissioner Ehrhardt questioned the method for notification of residents. Superintendent Gray stated that this notice is essential in order to bill for services for sidewalk repair. This is completed work and the charter requires this Board to act accordingly. Election of Vice-Chair By Mayor Cohen : Seconded by Commissioner Korherr RESOLVED, that the floor be opened for nominations for the position of Vice-Chair Carried Unanimously Commissioner(s) Gutenberger and Korherr declined nominations. Commissioner Gutenberger nominated Commissioner Leonardo for the position of Vice Chair. Close the Floor for Nominations By Mayor Cohen :Seconded by Commissioner Jenkins RESOLVED, that the floor be closed to further nominations. Ayes (6): Korherr, Cohen, Jenkins, Vargas, Ehrhardt, Gutenberger Nays (0) Absentions: Leonardo Carried Commissioner Vargas left the meeting at 6:40 pm. 2000 Meetings Schedule By Mayor Cohen : Seconded Commissioner Korherr RESOLVED, That the Board of Public Works meetings be scheduled on the first three Wednesdays of the month beginning at 4:30 pm and ending no later than 6:30 pm, and be it further RESOLVED, That the first and third Wednesdays be the Committee of the Whole and the second Wednesday will be the regular voting meeting. Ayes (6): Gutenberger, Jenkins, Korherr, Ehrhardt, Cohen, Leonardo Nays (0) Carried NEW BUSINESS: Mayor Cohen brought to the attention of the Board a request from the Town of Ithaca for parking permits for their employees at the top of the Seneca Street parking garage at no charge. They are currently parking in the rear of the Post Office which will no longer be available. Their need is until May, 2000 and there is plenty of space available. Waiver of Town of Ithaca Employees Parking Fees By Commissioner Korherr : Seconded by Commissioner Ehrhardt RESOLVED, That the Board authorizes the Mayor to negotiate, in consultation with the Superintendent of Public Works, with the Town of Ithaca Supervisor for parking waivers. Ayes (6): Korherr, Cohen, Gutenberger, Ehrhardt, Leonardo, Jenkins Nays (0) Carried Discussion of Clean Fill Site Mayor Cohen presented the Board with a brief history of the need for the disposal site due to SouthWest Park development and the need to dispose of materials. Asst. Superintendent Ferrel presented to the Board additional options available for the site location. He added disposal Board of Public Works – January 12,2000 - Page 11 materials would include street debris such as asphalt, concrete and dirt. Mayor Cohen added that the Town of Newfield residents are not happy and the access road to the site is located in that municipality as well. Superintendent Gray stated that he would be willing to write a rebuttal to the editorial that was printed with cooperation of the Mayor. Commissioner Korherr spoke in support of bringing someone forward to speak on behalf of the City to attract positive feedback. Power to Act on City/County Backhoe-Excavator By Mayor Cohen :Seconded by Commissioner Korherr RESOLVED, that the Board grant themselves the Power to Act at the January 19,2000 Committee of the Whole for the purchase of the backhoe-excavator Ayes (6): Gutenberger, Jenkins, Korherr, Ehrhardt, Cohen, Leonardo Nays (0) Carried Power to Act - Water and Sewer Materials Bid By Mayor Cohen : Seconded by Commissioner Ehrhardt RESOLVED, That the Board of Public Works grant themselves the Power to Act at their February 2,2000 Committee of the Whole Meeting regarding a water and sewer materials bid. Ayes (6): Gutenberger, Jenkins, Korherr, Ehrhardt, Cohen, Leonardo Nays (0) Carried ADJOURNMENT: On a motion the meeting adjourned at 6:55 p.m. Robin L. Korherr Alan J. Cohen Deputy City Clerk Mayor