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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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