HomeMy WebLinkAboutMN-BPW-2006-01-04Approved on May 9, 2007
Board of Public Works Regular Meeting
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS
CITY OF ITHACA, NEW YORK
Committee of the Whole Meeting 4:55 p.m. January 4, 2006
PRESENT:
Mayor Peterson
Commissioners (5) – Chapman, Dotson, Jenkins, Romanoff, Schlather
OTHERS PRESENT:
Assistant Superintendent of Streets and Facilities – Ferrel
Assistant Superintendent of Water and Sewer – Whitney
Common Council Liaison – Coles
DAC Liaison – Roberts
Executive Assistant – Grunder
Deputy City Controller – Andrew
Director of Human Resources – Michell-Nunn
Cooperative Extension – Roth
EXCUSED:
Superintendent of Public Works – Gray
ITHACA CHILDREN’S GARDEN – WATER SERVICE
Assistant Superintendent of Water and Sewer Whitney reported that in the summer of
2004, the City installed a new 2” copper water service for the Ithaca Children’s Garden
in Cass Park. The service was over 700 feet long with a meter pit for the new meter
and an RPZ backflow preventor. The installation also included a series of yard hydrants
for use by the garden. The cost of the installation was approximately $38,000. Under
the original agreement for the installation, the Children’s Garden was sent a bill in
October 2004, for $26,700 with no charge for the use of equipment. They paid
approximately $9,000 on this bill in December 2005.
Monica Roth, from Cornell Cooperative Extension, reported to the Board that the cost
and scope of the project were much larger than estimated. She stated that Cornell
Cooperative Extension currently has a cash flow problem and are awaiting
reimbursement. She requested that the Board consider negotiating the cost of labor and
establish a payment plan. She further stated that Cornell Cooperative Extension intends
to make full payment to the City.
Assistant Superintendent of Water and Sewer Whitney stated that material for the
project had already been discounted by approximately $11,000 and that the request for
a payment plan should be made to the City Chamberlain who has indicated that they
are willing to work with Cornell Cooperative Extension on this.
The Board was in agreement on not discounting the costs of the project any further and
establishing a payment plan through the City Chamberlain’s Office.
RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT – PLUMBING INSPECTOR POSITION
Extensive discussion followed on the floor regarding the purpose of residency
requirements for the position in question and the wording of the draft resolution.
JOHNSON CONTROLS – BUILDINGS AND WATER METERS
Assistant Superintendent of Streets and Facilities Ferrel reported that Supt. Gray and
Johnson Controls have agreed on the upgrades and use of water meters. He stated that
the City plans to work first on the LED traffic signals and water meters. He further stated
that providing all work goes satisfactorily, they will move on to other areas.
MARTIN LUTHER KING, Jr. STREET – STATE STREET RENAMING
Alderperson Coles reported to the Board on the State Street Renaming Committee’s
review of this issue.
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Discussion followed on the floor regarding the need to set up a public forum or hearing
on this topic to solicit opinions from residents. Further discussion followed regarding
establishing a procedure for memorial requests.
PARKING – GREEN GARAGE – CONSTRUCTION IMPACTS
Mayor Peterson reported to the Board that the City is coordinating informational
meetings with downtown merchants and property owners to report on the various
upcoming construction projects. The City has awarded a contract to upgrade the
entrance and exit equipment in the parking garages; and work should start later this
month. The project to modify the Green Street Garage is proceeding through the design
stages and bid documents are being prepared. She further stated that the project is tied
to the Cayuga Green Project, which is in its financing stage.
ADJOURNMENT:
On a motion the meeting adjourned at 6:45 p.m.
Deborah A. Grunder Carolyn K. Peterson
Executive Assistant Mayor