HomeMy WebLinkAboutMN-BPW-2005-09-07Approved on April 18. 2007
Board of Public Works Committee of the Whole Meeting
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BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS
CITY OF ITHACA, NEW YORK
Committee of the Whole Meeting 4:45 p.m. September 7, 2005
PRESENT:
Mayor Peterson
Commissioners (5) – Chapman, Dotson, Jenkins, Romanoff, Schlather
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
Executive Assistant – Grunder
City Transportation Engineer – Logue
Deputy City Controller – Andrew
EXCUSED:
DAC Liaison – Roberts
WATER TREARTMENT PLANT – MEETING WITH COMMON COUNCIL
Supt. Gray reported that he asked his staff to provide an overview of the four options
with emphasis on the two competing options including the environmental review
information. He asked the Board to give him input as to what documents they would like
to have included with the agenda packet for the joint meeting with Common Council.
AWARD OF CONTRACT – FIRE STATION PARKING LOT REHABILITATION
By Commissioner Romanoff; Seconded by Commissioner Dotson
WHEREAS, the City received bids on August 16, 2005, for the rehabilitation of the
driveways and parking lots of the West Hill and South Hill Fire Stations which exceeded
the construction budget, and
WHEREAS, staff has reviewed the project budget and the low bid for the proposed work
and believes that the bid is reasonable based on current construction costs, and has
recommended that the budget be amended and the project be awarded, now therefore
be it
RESOLVED, that the Board of Public Works awards the contract for West Hill and
South Hill Fire Station Parking Lot rehabilitation to Economy Paving Co., of Cortland,
New York for their low bid of $109,000.00, contingent upon Common Council amending
the approved capital project (CP#485) budget from $90,000.00 to $130,000.00.
Carried Unanimously (6-0)
FINAL REPORT OF THE PEDESTRIAN AWARENESS COMMITTEE
David Henderson, Chair of the Committee, reported to the Board on the Pedestrian
Awareness Committee’s final report, dated June 30, 2005. He reported that the highest
priorities were clearing sidewalks, improving crosswalks, and installation of pedestrian
traffic signals.
Commissioner Romanoff stated that this report should be brought to the Neighborhood
Associations so that they can be more proactive in helping meet the goals of the report.
Discussion followed on the floor regarding the legal rights of pedestrians and current
city codes governing sidewalks, crosswalks, right-of-way, and policing.
Mayor Peterson reported that she asked the Building department to stop issuing 5-day
warnings, and to issue tickets for violations related to blocking sidewalks and
crosswalks.
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DPW BUDGET PROPOSED FOR 2006
Assistant Superintendent of Streets and Facilities Ferrel reported to the Board on the
DPW proposed 2006 budget.
Commissioner Romanoff suggested that budgets be increased across the board due to
the increase in prices and the material shortages caused by hurricane Katrina. She
stated that keeping and maintaining older equipment may not be in the best interests of
the City.
Supt. Gray reported that City Controller Thayer recommended that instead of budget
increases across the board funds be set aside and distributed as needed. He stated that
there is continued consumption of the City’s hard assets (buildings, streets, equipment),
which are used up more than they are replaced. He further reported that there will be a
significant change in staff during the next several years as long-term employees start to
retire. The departments must start addressing the issue of succession planning.
Assistant Superintendent of Water and Sewer, Fabbroni, reported to the Board on the
proposed 2006 budget for the Department of Water and Sewer.
REQUEST FOR ENCROACHMENT AGREEMENT, 405 CASCADILLA STREET
Supt. Gray reported that the City received a request to acknowledge the encroachment
of the front porch steps at 405 Cascadilla Street, which project into the street right-of-
way. He stated that the City does not anticipate any problem with granting this request.
This item is a voting item that will return to the Board for a formal vote.
ADJOURNMENT:
On a motion the meeting adjourned at 6:45 p.m.
Deborah Grunder Carolyn K. Peterson
Executive Assistant Mayor