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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMN-BPW-2004-04-21 BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS CITY OF ITHACA, NEW YORK Committee of the Whole Meeting 4:45 p.m. April 21, 2004 PRESENT: Mayor Peterson Commissioners (6) -Tsegaye, Jenkins, Dotson, Chapman, Schlather, 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 Administrative Secretary – Payne Vice Chair Tsegaye chaired the meeting SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS: This item was held over from the Regular meeting on April 14, 2004 due to concerns of the budget for this project. Discussion followed concerning the budget and the design. It was noted that funding for the project is secure and reimbursable from the state. Comm. Romanoff stated that she is concerned with uniformity of traffic calming devices. Tim Logue of the Planning Department indicated that the neighborhoods requested the design and that these designs are new and experimental. Award of Bid for Traffic Calming on Dey Street - Resolution By Commissioner Dotson: Seconded by Schlather WHEREAS, bids were received for the Dey Street traffic calming construction on April 13, 2004, and WHEREAS, staff has reviewed the bids and are recommending that the low bidder be awarded the bid; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Board of Public Works hereby awards the Dey Street traffic calming construction project to Economy Paving, Inc., 1819 NYS Route 13, Cortland, NY 13045 for their low total base bid of $117,730.00, and be it further RESOLVED, That the Board authorizes Superintendent of Public Works to enter into an agreement with Economy Paving, Inc. with the usual terms and conditions. Carried Unanimously Supt. Gray explained to the board that the state is able to provide funding for this project, but only for a limited time. He added that this is a huge opportunity for the city because the funds are unexpected and it will allow for pedestrian and bicycle safety to be addressed. Supt. Gray also noted that there is a bridge systems engineer position dedicated to these types of projects therefore staffing is not an issue. Discussion continued concerning funding and the design of the project. Declaration of Negative Impact, Thurston Avenue Bridge - Resolution By Commissioner Schlather: Seconded by Commissioner Jenkins WHEREAS, a site plan for a proposed bridge rehabilitation, located on Thurston Avenue over Fall Creek, in the City of Ithaca, has been submitted for review and approval by the City of Ithaca Department of Public Works, and WHEREAS, this is a Type 1 Action under the City of Ithaca Environmental Quality Review Ordinance (“CEQRO”), and an Unlisted Action under the State Environmental Quality Review Act, and 2 April 21, 2004 WHEREAS, the City of Ithaca Board of Public Works is legislatively determined to act as Lead Agency in environmental review, and on March 10, 2004, has reviewed and accepted as adequate a Full Environmental Assessment Form Part 1, submitted by the applicant, and a Part 2, submitted by Planning Staff, and other application materials; now, therefore be it RESOLVED, That the City of Ithaca Board of Public Works determines that the proposed project will result in no significant impact on the environment and that a Negative Declaration for purposes of Article 8 of the Environmental Conservation Law be filed in accordance with the provisions of Part 617 of the State Environmental Quality Review Act and the City of Ithaca Environmental Quality Review Ordinance. Discussion followed concerning the environmental impact. It was decided that additional information was needed in order to proceed with this item. Motion to Table to the Resolution By Commissioner Schlather: Seconded by: Commissioner Dotson RESOLVED, That the Board of Public Works will table this resolution pending provision of additional information. Carried Unanimously Declaration of Negative Impact – Cecil A. Malone Drive Pedestrian Bridge - Resolution By Commissioner Schlather: Seconded by: Commissioner Romanoff WHEREAS, a site plan for a proposed pedestrian bridge, located on Cecil A. Malone Drive over Flood Control Channel, in the City of Ithaca, has been submitted for review and approval by the City of Ithaca Department of Public Works, and WHEREAS, this is a Type 1 Action under the City of Ithaca Environmental Quality Review Ordinance (“CEQRO”), and an Unlisted Action under the State Environmental Quality Review Act, and WHEREAS, the City of Ithaca Board of Public Works is legislatively determined to act as Lead Agency in environmental review, and on March 10, 2004, has reviewed and accepted as adequate a Short Environmental Assessment Form, submitted by the applicant, and a Part 2, submitted by Planning Staff, and other application materials; now, therefore be it RESOLVED, That the City of Ithaca Board of Public Works determines that the proposed project will result in no significant impact on the environment and that a Negative Declaration for purposes of Article 8 of the Environmental Conservation Law be filed in accordance with the provisions of Part 617 of the State Environmental Quality Review Act and the City of Ithaca Environmental Quality Review Ordinance. Ayes (5) - Dotson, Jenkins, Romanoff, Schlather, Tsegaye) Nays (0) Abstention (1) - Chapman Carried ADJOURNMENT On a motion the meeting adjourned at 7:10 p.m. Donna Payne Carolyn K. Peterson Administrative Secretary Mayor 3 BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE April 21, 2004 NOTES PRESENT: Commissioners Chapman, Dotson, Jenkins (arrived at 4:55), Romanoff, Schlather, Tsegaye, Mayor Peterson, Alderperson Coles, Superintendent Gray, and Assistant Superintendent Fabbroni and Ferrel. The meeting convened at 4:45 p.m. Vice Chair Tsegaye chaired the meeting. There were no additions to or deletions from the agenda. ______________________________________________________________________________ 1. Request for use of City Building – 410 Old Taughannock Blvd. Fern DeLice of the Student Reuse Project was present to request the use of 410 Old Taughannock Boulevard. She indicated that the group has used this property in the past for this event. She is requesting use because the city now owns the property. The Student Reuse Project collects items left behind from the students and sell it to the community to avoid additional items going to the landfill. Discussion continued concerning how the items will be stored and the condition of the building. The building will probably require electrical and other upgrades. It was agreed by the board that the building could be used as long as any necessary upgrades were not charged to the city. 2. Storm Water Management Program Annual Report for Public Comment Scott Gibson, Environmental Engineer, was present to address the board. He reviewed the Clean Water Act and noted that we are now in phase two which requires the city to publish an annual report on the program. Public comments will be taken on this report over the next couple of weeks. He asked the board to pass a resolution that would accept this report at their next regular meeting. Asst. Supt. Fabbroni noted that the storm water management program is a regional effort since the geography directs the flow into the city. A resolution will be presented at the next regular meeting to approve the report. 3. Award of Bid for Traffic Calming on Dey Street. This item was held over from the Regular meeting on April 14, 2004 due to concerns of the budget for this project. Discussion followed concerning the budget and the design. It was noted that funding for the project is secure and reimbursable from the state. Comm. Romanoff stated that she is concerned with uniformity of traffic calming devices. Tim Logue of the Planning Department indicated that the neighborhoods requested the design and that these designs are new and experimental. 1. By Comm. Dotson, Seconded by Schlather 2. WHEREAS, bids were received for the Dey Street traffic calming construction on April 13, 2004, and 3. 4. WHEREAS, staff has reviewed the bids and are recommending that the low bidder be awarded the bid; now, therefore, be it 5. Board of Public Works 6. Committee of the Whole 7. April 21, 2004 8. 9. 10. 11. RESOLVED, That the Board of Public Works hereby awards the Dey Street traffic calming construction project to Economy Paving, Inc., 1819 NYS Route 13, Cortland, NY 13045 for their low total base bid of $117,730.00, and be it further 12. 13. RESOLVED, That the board authorizes Superintendent of Public Works to enter into an agreement with Economy Paving, Inc. with the usual terms and conditions. 14. A vote resulted as follows: Carried Unanimously 4 4. Declaration of Negative Impact, Thurston Avenue Bridge. Supt. Gray explained to the board that the state is able to provide funding for this project, but only for a limited time. He added that this is a huge opportunity for the city because the funds are unexpected and it will allow for pedestrian and bicycle safety to be addressed. Supt. Gray also noted that there is a bridge systems engineer position dedicated to these types of projects therefore staffing is not an issue. Discussion continued concerning funding and the design of the project. By Comm. Schlather, Seconded by Comm. Jenkins WHEREAS, a site plan for a proposed bridge rehabilitation, located on Thurston Avenue over Fall Creek, in the City of Ithaca, has been submitted for review and approval by the City of Ithaca Department of Public Works, and WHEREAS, this is a Type 1 Action under the City of Ithaca Environmental Quality Review Ordinance (“CEQRO”), and an Unlisted Action under the State Environmental Quality Review Act, and WHEREAS, the City of Ithaca Board of Public Works is legislatively determined to act as Lead Agency in environmental review, and on March 10, 2004, has reviewed and accepted as adequate a Full Environmental Assessment Form Part 1, submitted by the applicant, and a Part 2, submitted by Planning Staff, and other application materials; now, therefore be it RESOLVED, That the City of Board of Public Works determines that the proposed project will result in no significant impact on the environment and that a Negative Declaration for purposes of Article 8 of the Environmental Conservation Law be filed in accordance with the provisions of Part 617 of the State Environmental Quality Review Act and the City of Ithaca Environmental Quality Review Ordinance. 15. Discussion followed concerning the environmental impact. It was decided that additional information was needed in order to proceed with this item. 16. Board of Public Works 17. Committee of the Whole 18. April 21, 2004 19. 20. 21. Motion to Table By: Comm. Schlather, Seconded by: Comm. Dotson 22. A vote resulted as follows: Carried Unanimously 23. 5. Declaration of Negative Impact – Cecil A. Malone Drive Pedestrian Bridge. 24. By: Comm. Schlather, Seconded by: Comm. Romanoff WHEREAS, a site plan for a proposed pedestrian bridge, located on Cecil A. Malone Drive over Flood Control Channel, in the City of Ithaca, has been submitted for review and approval by the City of Ithaca Department of Public Works, and WHEREAS, this is a Type 1 Action under the City of Ithaca Environmental Quality Review Ordinance (“CEQRO”), and an Unlisted Action under the State Environmental Quality Review Act, and WHEREAS, the City of Ithaca Board of Public Works is legislatively determined to act as Lead Agency in environmental review, and on March 10, 2004, has reviewed and accepted as adequate a Short Environmental Assessment Form, submitted by the applicant, and a Part 2, submitted by Planning Staff, and other application materials; now, therefore be it 5 RESOLVED, That the City of Board of Public Works determines that the proposed project will result in no significant impact on the environment and that a Negative Declaration for purposes of Article 8 of the Environmental Conservation Law be filed in accordance with the provisions of Part 617 of the State Environmental Quality Review Act and the City of Ithaca Environmental Quality Review Ordinance. 25. A vote resulted as follows: Ayes: 5 (Dotson, Jenkins, Romanoff, Schlather, Tsegaye) Nays: 0 Abstention: 1 (Chapman) Motion Carries The meeting adjourned at 7:10 p.m. Notes by: Donna L. Payne Administrative Secretary