HomeMy WebLinkAboutMN-BPW-2000-07-12BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS
CITY OF ITHACA, NEW YORK
Regular Meeting 4:30 p.m. July 12, 2000
PRESENT:
Mayor Cohen
Commissioners (6) - Beach, Leonardo, Vargas-Mendez, 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 June 14, 2000 Board of Public
Works Meeting
By Commissioner Korherr: Seconded by Commissioner Jenkins
RESOLVED, That the Minutes of the June 14, 2000 Board of Public
Works meeting be approved as published.
Carried Unanimously
Open Public Hearing: Traffic Diverters
By Mayor Cohen :Seconded by Commissioner Korherr
RESOLVED, That the Board of Public Works open the public hearing
portion of the meeting to allow the public to speak on the topic
of the traffic diverters.
Carried Unanimously
The following people 21 people spoke in support of the traffic
diverters:
Church, Ellen
Criscitello, John
Ehrhardt, Steven
Boel, Bear
Chase, Frank
Fiocca, Bernadette
Teasley, Regi
Neher, Margaret
Snyder, Amanda
Nussbaum, Suzanne
Alpert, Harriet
Perlgut, Sue
Farrell, LeMoyne
Farrell, Roger
Ashdown, Susan
DeLuca-Beach, Kris
Dodge, Lucien
Kirkpatrick, Susan
McKee, Peggy
Werbizk, Lydia
Rogers, Rick
The following 17 people spoke against the permanent installation
of the traffic diverters:
Albanese, Marc
Garvey, Shelley
Sturtevant, Dorothy
Mauboussin, Jacques
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Ayers, David
Perkins, Roger
Perkins, Alexander
Ball, Anne
Gougakis, Fay
Reed, Bertrand
Zisk, Jonathan
Hulbert, LaRae for Ellamae Farino
Hall, Filomena
Karnes, Gary
Schafer, Maritza
Raniewicz, Charles
Seeley. Wendy
Close the Public Hearing: Traffic Diverters
By Mayor Cohen :Seconded by Commissioner Beach
RESOLVED, That the Board of Public Works close the public hearing
on the traffic diverters.
Carried Unanimously
ADDITIONS TO OR DELETIONS FROM THE AGENDA:
Superintendent Gray requested that an item relating to an Award
of Bid for Loader be added to the agenda.
No board member objected.
COMMUNICATIONS AND HEARINGS OF PERSONS BEFORE THE BOARD:
Fay Gougakis, City of Ithaca, stated that the metal debris near
the bicycle rack adjacent to City Hall is a problem. She further
addressed the issue of the absence of a boardwalk around the
inlet island area.
Discontinuance of Taughannock Boulevard.
By Mayor Cohen :Seconded by Commissioner Jenkins
WHEREAS, the Board of Public Works has held a public hearing on a
proposal to discontinue 80 feet of the northern most part of
Taughannock Boulevard, and
WHEREAS, the board has heard comments from the public and staff
concerning this matter; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Board of Public Works approves the
discontinuance of 80 feet of the northern most portion of
Taughannock Boulevard.
Carried Unanimously
Senior Environmental Landscape Planner Cornish presented the
Planning Board’s rationale for the parking changes that are
proposed for the inlet island development and the need for the
discontinuance of Old Taughannock Boulevard. Discussion followed
on the floor regarding the number of parking spots available for
the 200 seat restaurant proposed for the dead end of Taughannock
Boulevard.
Asst. Superintendent Fabbroni questioned the status of the
Brownfield remediation. Planner Cornish stated that the work is
in progress.
Mayor Cohen concurred with Commissioner Gutenberger’s concern
regarding limited parking at the large scale restaurant. HUD has
approved the release of funds and has supported the positive
image for this project. Planning Board review of future projects
should include parking concerns. Commissioner Gutenberger stated
that parking should be added to the restaurant site in order to
accommodate future patrons. Planner Cornish stated that failure
to abandon the street would result in the City maintaining
ownership and the restaurant would be granted permission to use
the lot. Planner Cornish added that Common Council has already
adopted the entire development plan more than two years ago.
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Superintendent Gray stated that the restaurant owners have taken
the risk in developing the site without the parking issues
finalized. Alderperson Hershey stated that the Board of Public
Works has a right to say that insufficient parking was included
in the plan and a possible re-order of the work plan could be
warranted.
Mayor Cohen directed staff to review parking north of the
Taughannock Boulevard bridge.
Request to Council to Modify Sidewalk Assessment for 306 Dey
Street.
By Mayor Cohen: Seconded by Commissioner Korherr
WHEREAS, the 1999 sidewalk assessments have been forwarded to the
City Chamberlain for collection, and
WHEREAS, staff has recognized that the assessment for 306 Dey
Street was calculated incorrectly; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Board of Public Works requests that Common
Council take appropriate action in order to modify the 1999
sidewalk assessment for 306 Dey Street from $834.50 to $487.25
due to a calculation error.
Carried Unanimously
CREEKS, BRIDGES AND PARKS:
Declaration of No Significant Environmental Effect- Replacement
of the Linn Street Bridge over Cascadilla Creek Project
By Mayor Cohen: Seconded by Commissioner Jenkins
WHEREAS, at the May 23, 2000 meeting of the Planning and
Development Board, and in accordance with Ordinance No. 99-15,
Chapter 276 of the City of Ithaca Municipal Code, the board
reviewed and acted favorably on the Final Site plan for Linn
Street Bridge Replacement project, and
WHEREAS, the Department of Public Works has prepared a Long
Environmental Assessment Form, and
WHEREAS, the proposed action is a Type II action under the State
Environmental Quality Review Act, and is a Type I action under
the City Environmental Quality Review Ordinance, and
WHEREAS, it appears that the proposed action will not have a
significant effect on the environment; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Board of Public Works, as lead agency in this
matter, hereby does adopt as its own the findings and conclusions
more fully set forth on the Long Environmental Assessment Form
dated June 26, 2000, and be it further
RESOLVED, That The Board of Public Works, as lead agency, hereby
does determine that the proposed action at issue will not have a
significant effect on the environment, and that further
environmental review is unnecessary under the circumstances, and
be it further
RESOLVED, That this resolution shall constitute notice of this
negative declaration, and the City Clerk be, and hereby is,
directed to file a copy of the same, together with the
attachment, in the City Clerk's Office and forward the same to
any other parties as required by law.
Carried Unanimously
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Request for Expungement of Water and Sewer Bill for 617
Cascadilla Street.
By Mayor Cohen Commissioner Leonardo
WHEREAS, the Board of Public Works has received a request for
expungement of a water and sewer bill for 617 Cascadilla Street,
and
WHEREAS, the Nick Stavropoulos, owner of the property was
notified that the inside meter indicated a higher usage amount
than the outside remote showed, and
WHEREAS, it is believed that the remote meter may have been
inaccurate for up to ten years, and
WHEREAS, staff recommends a reduction in the bill to $519.72
based on the average rates since the last spot check on the
meter; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Board of Public Works hereby reduces the
water and sewer bill for 617 Cascadilla Street to an amount of
$519.72, and be it further
RESOLVED, That the board requests that the City Chamberlain bill
the property owner accordingly.
Carried Unanimously
ADMINISTRATION AND COMMUNICATIONS ITEMS:
Award of Bid for Backhoe
By Mayor Cohen: Seconded by Commissioner Beach
WHEREAS, bids were received on June 8, 2000 for a new backhoe,
and
WHEREAS, staff has reviewed the bids and has determined that the
low bidder does not meet the minimum specifications, and
WHEREAS, staff is recommending that the third lowest bid be
awarded the contract for the new backhoe; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Board of Public Works hereby awards the bid of
a new backhoe to Rupp Rental, Anderson Equipment, 720 E. Franklin
Street, Endicott, New York 13760 for their bid that meets
minimum specification for an amount of $65,812.00, and be it
further
RESOLVED, That the board authorizes the Assistant Superintendent
of Public Works to enter into an agreement with Rupp Rental for
the purchase of a new backhoe.
Carried Unanimously
Commissioner Leonardo complimented Asst. Superintendent Ferrel’s
inclusion of bid specifications with the supporting
documentation. Superintendent Gray stated that the specs need to
be written general enough to allow for competitive bids with
several different types of equipment. The piece that is accepted
is the one that most closely meets the requirements. Deputy
Controller Thayer stated that there is a five year warranty on
this piece of equipment.
Award of Bid for Loader
By Mayor Cohen :Seconded by Commissioner Leonardo
WHEREAS, bids were received on June 20, 2000 for two new and
unused Wheel Loaders, and
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WHEREAS, staff has received the bids, including the alternate
options and recommends that the bid be awarded to the lowest
bidder; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Board of Public Works hereby awards the bid of
2 new and unused Loaders to S.C. Hansen, Inc. 110 Old Ithaca
Road, Horseheads, NY 14845 for their total bid of $ 196,105.00,
and be it further
RESOLVED, That the Board authorizes the Assistant Superintendent
of Public Works to enter into a contract with S.C. Hansen, Inc.
for the two loaders.
Carried Unanimously
Alderperson Hershey felt that persons who spoke before the Board
regarding the diverters today should be allowed to speak again
tomorrow at the second public hearing held at Titus Towers.
ADJOURNMENT:
On a motion the meeting adjourned at 6:45 p.m.
Robin L. Korherr Alan J. Cohen
Deputy City Clerk Mayor
Sent to Alan 8/07/2000
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Public Hearing: Traffic Diverters
Held at Titus Towers July 13, 2000
The following 26 people spoke against the permanent installation
of the traffic diverters:
Carpenter, Poney
Bruning, Jean
Nobles, Bob
Benisi, Mary
Merson, Anna
Firra, Eve
Neigh, Lyle
Ferreun, Sandy
Harris, Beverly
Law, David
Foot, Raymond
Miller, Betty
Bonanni, Marlene
Beeners, Brian
Green, Earl
Sansevino, James
Lobkoysky, Emil
Ouer, Alfred
Nelson, Herb
Teeter, Elnora
Peters, David
Thorne, Robert
Steffy, Harley
Maholick, Karen
Avedisian, Tom
Comisi, John
The following 9 people spoke in support of the permanent
installation of the diverters:
Cedarholm, Ann
Carrier, Nicole
VanOrman, Sally
Kraskow, David
Robertson, Martha
Hess, Elizabeth
Protts, Judy
Snyder, Rebecca
Edwards, Evelyn
7 members of the public who attended the July 12, 2000 public
hearing were allowed a second opportunity to address the Board.