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
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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.
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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
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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