HomeMy WebLinkAboutMN-BPW-2002-10-23BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS
CITY OF ITHACA, NEW YORK
Special Meeting 5:45 p.m. October 23, 2002
PRESENT:
Mayor Cohen
Commissioners (5) - Leonardo, Tsegaye, Gutenberger, Jenkins,
Dotson
EXCUSED: Commissioner Beach
OTHERS PRESENT:
Administrative Secretary - Payne
Superintendent of Public Works - Gray
Assistant Superintendent of Streets and Facilities - Ferrel
Assistant Superintendent of Water and Sewer - Fabbroni
Common Council Liaison - Hershey
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Mayor Cohen led all present in the Pledge of Allegiance to the
American flag.
WATER AND SEWER:
Professional Services for North End Tank
By Commissioner Gutenberger :Seconded by Commissioner Tsegaye
RESOLVED, That the Board of Public Works hereby authorizes the
Assistant Superintendent of Water and Sewer to enter into an
agreement with Trowbridge and Wolf for design of the North End
Tank for a fee not to exceed $ 30,000 with funds drawn from
Capital Project # 506.
A vote on the resolution resulted as follows:
Ayes (4) – Jenkins, Leonardo, Tsegaye, Gutenberger
Nays (0)
Abstentions: (1) - Dotson
Carried
BUILDINGS, PROPERTIES, TRANSIT:
Amendment to Consolidate TCAT Agreement
The Board reviewed a resolution to amend the TCAT Consolidation
Agreement, signed by Paulette Manos acting as
Secretary/Treasurer, and discussion followed. Superintendent Gray
stated that TCAT operates under a three party ownership and
management structure: Cornell University, Tompkins County and the
City of Ithaca. Common Council, not the Board of Public Works, is
empowered to vote on the amendment.
Approval of Upgrades to Southside Community Center
By Commissioner Tsegaye :Seconded by Commissioner Gutenberger
WHEREAS, the Ithaca Urban Renewal Agency has proposed exterior
upgrades to the Southside Center, and
WHEREAS, those upgrades, including the addition of a fence to
enclose the playground at a cost of $2,000, the repair of
lighting the access ramp and playground area for $5,000, and
drainage repair at pay area at a cost of $3,000 to be funded from
IURA monies; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Board of Public Works hereby supports the
upgrades proposed by the IURA at the Southside Center.
Carried Unanimously
HIGHWAYS, STREETS, SIDEWALK:
Raised Crosswalks at Cleveland and South Plain Streets
Commissioner Leonardo :Seconded by Commissioner Jenkins
WHEREAS, the Ithaca Urban Renewal Agency has proposed the
installation of raised crosswalks at the intersection of
Cleveland Avenue and South Plain Streets; now, therefore be it
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RESOLVED, That the Board of Public Works hereby accepts the
proposed raised crosswalks to be installed and funded by the IURA
at the intersection of Cleveland Avenue and South Plain Street.
Carried Unanimously
2003 Budget Discussion
A discussion relating to the budget followed. Different budget
components including the bonding of capital projects and layoffs
were addressed.
ADJOURNMENT:
On a motion the meeting adjourned at 8:00 p.m.
Donna Payne Alan J. Cohen
Administrative Secretary Mayor