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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMN-BPW-2004-03-17BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS CITY OF ITHACA, NEW YORK Regular Meeting 4:45 p.m. March 14, 2004 PRESENT: Mayor Peterson Commissioners (5) -Tsegaye, Jenkins, Dotson, Chapman, Romanoff OTHERS PRESENT: Superintendent of Public Works - Gray Assistant Superintendent of Streets and Facilities - Ferrel Assistant Superintendent of Water and Sewer - Fabbroni Common Council Liaison – Coles DAC Liaison – Roberts EXCUSED: Commissioner Schlather SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS: Reconstruction of West Court Street- Resolution By Commissioner Dotson: Seconded by: Mayor Peterson WHEREAS, the Department of Public Works wishes to contract with NSYEG for the work of reconstructing the 300 through 600 blocks of West Court Street following NYSEG removing coal tar ducts, and WHEREAS, DPW and NYSEG staff have developed a mutually agreed upon scope of work and contract for the reconstruction and betterment of the project area, and WHEREAS, the City Attorney has helped develop and approves of the proposed Contract of Services; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Board of Public Works authorizes the Assistant Superintendent of Public Works for Streets and Facilities to enter into a contract with NSYEG for the reconstruction of West Court Street and replacement of water and sewer lines following approval by the City Controller and City Administration Committee Chairperson. Discussion followed on the floor concerning who is authorized to sign the contract. A vote on the Resolution resulted as follows: Ayes (5) Dotson, Jenkins, Romanoff, Tsegaye, Peterson Nays (0) Abstention (1) Chapman Carried ADJOURNMENT: On a motion the meeting adjourned at 6:30 p.m. Donna Payne Carolyn K. Peterson Administrative Secretary Mayor J:\Committee Files\BPW\2004bpw\3-17-04 cow mtg notes.doc Page - 1 BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE March 17, 2004 NOTES PRESENT: Commissioners Chapman, Dotson, Jenkins, Romanoff, Tsegaye, Mayor Peterson, Superintendent Gray, Alderperson Coles, Superintendent Gray, Assistant Superintendent Fabbroni (arrived at 4:55) and Ferrel and DAC Liaison Roberts. The meeting convened at 4:45 p.m. Vice Chair Tsegaye chaired the meeting. Additions: Request for Special Meeting NYSEG Coal Tar Removal Scope of Work There were no deletions from the agenda. ______________________________________________________________________________ 1. Request for Special Meeting. Supt. Gray asked the board if they would call a special meeting to take action on a couple of items including negative declaration of environmental impact on the Thurston Avenue Bridge and the Cecil A. Malone Bridge. Discussion followed concerning the two projects including prioritizing and possible designation of Cecil A. Malone a one-lane bridge. Supt. Gray reminded the board that a public hearing had been held and that the property owners were against a one- lane bridge. The board agreed to hold a special meeting on Monday, March 22nd at noon. 2. NYSEG Coal Tar Removal Scope of Work Comm. Chapman asked if NYSEG would be improving the street to better condition than the existing street to include granite curbs, traffic calming and mature trees? Asst. Supt. Ferrel noted that they are to provide a better product than what was in place. City crews will replace water lines at NYSEG’s expense. He noted that granite curbing is generally used in high traffic areas because it takes more abuse. Comm. Chapman explained that the neighborhood is concerned with the property value and that the streetscape makes a difference. Discussion followed concerning the street trees, which the City Forester is also focusing on. Comm. Chapman questioned if NYSEG could complete the traffic-calming project for the city as part of their restoration? Asst. Supt. Ferrel noted that the possibility had not been discussed. Alderperson Coles indicated that she understood that Tim Logue of Planning was trying to coordinate the work. Power To Act By: Commissioner Dotson, Seconded by: Mayor Peterson WHEREAS, the Department of Public Works wishes to contract with NSYEG for the work of reconstructing the 300 through 600 blocks of West Court Street following NYSEG removing coal tar ducts, and WHEREAS, DPW and NYSEG staff have developed a mutually agreed upon scope of work and Board of Public Works J:\Committee Files\BPW\2004bpw\3-17-04 cow mtg notes.doc Page - 2 Committee of the Whole March 17, 2004 contract for the reconstruction and betterment of the project area, and WHEREAS, the City Attorney has helped develop and approves of the proposed Contract of Services; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Board of Public Works authorizes the Assistant Superintendent of Public Works for Streets and Facilities to enter into a contract with NSYEG for the reconstruction of West Court Street and replacement of water and sewer lines following approval by the City Controller and City Administration Committee Chairperson. Discussion followed concerning who is authorized to sign the contract. A vote resulted as follows: Ayes: 5 (Dotson, Jenkins, Romanoff, Tsegaye, Peterson) Nays: 0 Abstention: 1 (Chapman) 3. Governor’s Safety Grant, CBD Signal Timing. Supt. Gray explained to the board that the city has been awarded a grant to provide funding to assist with improving signal timing. This will allow staff to collect data such as counts and accident records. The goal is to improve pedestrian safety and air quality. Once the information is obtained, a proposal for construction may be brought forward. This item will return to the board for discussion in the future. 4. Request to Install Antenna on Commons Clock Tower. Supt. Gray told the board that a request from Clarity Connect was received. They would like to install an antenna to test if wireless inter-net connection within Ithaca is possible. Discussion followed and it was agreed that a test period would be allowed. A resolution will be presented at the next regular meeting. 5. Update on Cascadilla Creek Wall. Asst. Supt. Ferrel updated the board on this item. He indicated that DEC is aware of work that is planned for the summer. Updates will be provided on this item as the work proceeds. The meeting adjourned at 6:30 p.m. Notes by: Donna L. Payne Administrative Secretary