HomeMy WebLinkAboutMN-BPW-2005-03-02BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
March 2, 2405
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PRESENT: Commissioners Chapman, Dotson, Jerlins, Romanoff, Schlather, Mayor Peterson,
Alderperson Coles, Superintendent Gray, Assistant Superintendents Fabbroni and Ferrel and
DAC Chair Roberts.
The meeting convened at 4:50 p.m.
There were no additions to or deletions from the agenda.
Mayor Peterson chaired the meeting.
I. Disc Golf Discussion.
Cutter Cramton from Tompkins Leadership addressed the board. He explained that his
organization pairs up children with people in the community to help them build leadership skills.
Their organization is planning a fundraiser for the Youth Bureau's Big Brothers/Big Sisters
program. The event will be a disc golf tournament within Stewart Park. He explained that disc
golf is growing in popularity and that the national organization is sending money to Ithaca to
establish courses. Mr. Cramton then explained that they are not seeking exclusive use of Stewart
Park for the event. He indicated that it is hoped that the public will go to the park to observe
how the sport it played. Discussion followed concerning the proposed areas of use within the
park and possibly relocating the event to Cass Park, The consensus of the board was to approve
of the event conceptually and that the Mayor has final approval. The board's concerns of the
event were safety of the public and insurance coverage. A resolution will be passed at the next
regular meeting to approve of the event.
2. Power to Act — 2005 Golf Course Rates.
By Commissioner Schlather: Seconded by Commissioner Romanoff
RESOLVED, That the Board of Public Works hereby approves the following rates for the 2005
season at Newman Golf Course:
MEMBERSHIPS:
iyp—e Cily Residents
Individual
$395
Senior
355
Domestic Couple
545
Family
600
Junior
180
Weekday
255
Weekday Dom. Couple
380
Senior Dom. Couple
495
Non -City Residents
$435
435
604
660
200
28+0
420
600
NOTE: Residency shall be determined by address on driver's license only, or
comparable proof.
DAILY RATES:
Weekdays $18.04 $15.40 **
Weekends 24.00 20.00 **
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
March 2, 2005
RESOLVED, That League Play Weekday (Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday) fees are set at
S 14.00 per person.
A vote on the amendment resulted as follows:
Unanimously (6 -0)
Asst. Supt. Ferrel reported to the hoard that Golf Pro Steve Torrant indicated that many
municipal courses have arrangements for members of other municipal courses to play for free.
Mr. Torrant is requesting that the board approve such a program. Discussion followed.
Amendment
By Commissioner Dotson, Seconded by: Commissioner Schlather
RESOLVED, That the board wishes to implement a reciprocal trial program with two (2)
municipal courses located outside of Tompkins County.
A vote on the amendment resulted as follows:
Unanimously (6-0)
Comm. Chapman expressed his concern about recording the number of resident daily users on
the cash register. He noted this information would assist in future decision.
Amendment
By Commissioner Chapman, Seconded by: Commissioner Jenkins
RESOLVED, That the cash register at Newman Golf Club be programmed to show residential
and non - residential use.
A rote on the amendment resulted as follows:
Unanimously (6 -0)
A vote on the resolution as amended resulted as follows:
Unanimously (6 -0)
3. Bile Pedestrian. Issues.
Supt. Gray indicated that he was not able to give the board an analysis of the BPAC concerns and
the former Traffic Systems Engineer's recommendations. He told the board that he expects to be
able to have the discussion at the next Committee of the Whole meeting on March 16, 2005.
4. Re nest for Driveway Encroachment.
A request for an encroachment was received for 356 Floral Avenue. Comm. Schlather explained
that he was not interested in granting anything other than a revocable license. Supt. Gray told the
board that he was not interested in a license because of its yearly renewal, but that for the past
several years, encroachment agreements have had revocability clauses. The board agreed to vote
on a resolution at the next regular meeting.
5. Update on Drop-In Center Site Plan.