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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1983 Highways Street Lights & Refuse• H I GHWAYS , STREET L I GHTS&REFUSE -1 - Road. Salting Report By Comm. Gutenberger: Seconded by Comm. Walker RESOLVED, That the Board: acknowledges receipt of the 1983 Road Salting Guidelines, dated January 12, 1983. ikK3 Carried Unanimously Alderman Banfield requested that copies of the Road Salting document be sent to all Council members and the Conservation Advisory Council for their consideration. Mayor Shaw directed Supt. Kinsella .to arrange for the Council and Conservation Advisory Council to be sent copies. Mr. Culligan..Eminaher mentioned that it appears the City's salting program has been controlled much better this year and requested that the men of that department be thanked and congratulated. -2- Street Lighting Experiment Supt. Kinsella reported that hethad a request• for approval from NYSE&G to install;33 luminars on Seneca.and Green Streets as an experiment to report on the overall effect and acceptability. IIe referred the request to the Enery Commission for input; he will meet with them.on the 20th and will report back to the Board at its next meeting. - Experimental Street Lighting Program Supt. Kinsella asked for the advice and consent of the Board for an . experimental street light program on Seneca and Green Streets whereby 33 street lights will be converted to high pressure sodium by NYSE&G. The Energy Commission approved and referred it back to the.Board.cif Public Works who indicated approval. • -3 - Paul Fidler, 910 N. Cayuga Street, spoke to the Board about the condition of the gutter in front of 908 N. Cayuga Street which has a low spot in it'. ,He said the matter had been called to the attention of former Supt. Dingman, Supt. Kinsella and Asst. to the Supt. Dougherty commencing in 1979, with no results. Mayor Shaw referred the matter to the Streets, Facilities, Parks and Refuse Committee for investigation. //al -A3 Sante Bassanelli, 814 N. Cayuga Street, spoke to the Boardconcerning the condition of the street in front of his house and driveway which is low, permitting the water to stand there and back up into his base- ment. He said the condition occurred when the street was resurfaced 3-4 years previous. He reported the matter to J. Dougherty, D.Banfield and Supt.. Kinsella, but nothing has been done to correct it. Mayor Shaw referred the complaint to the Streets, Facilities, --Parks and Refuse Committee for investigation. Committee Meeting . Supt. Kinsella requested a meeting be arranged whereby he can meet with the Streets, Facilities, Parks and Refuse Committee with regard to drainage problems on North Cayuga Street. .Alderman Banfield asked to be .included in the meeting. Oc/K3 'Water Problem on N. Cayuga Street Comm. Gutenberger reported that, concerning the problem of water standing in the street in the 800 and 900 blocks of N. Cayuga Street, .the Committee has asked the staff to take care of the proble?n as soon as weather permits. a/f/F(3 North Cayuga. Street -Drainage Problem Alderman Banfield referred to :the. problem of flooding -on' N Cayuga::. Street... OnJanuary 12, 1983 two of .his constituents appeared at the Board of Public Works meeting:and were assured the problem would be handled. .Comm. Gutenberger responded -that Jack Dougherty assured him the work would be -done this .year . 9/eft/ff3 Asst. to, Supt. Dougherty reported that the drainage problem on' N. Cayuga Street has' been solved. /0/x/83 -4 - Policy Regarding Chemicals Alderman Hoffman distributed copies of a letter regarding development of a policy relating to use of chemicals for spraying in the City and asked if the City has developed such a policy. Mayor Shaw responded. saying he had requested Supt. Kinsella and J. Dougherty to work with the Streets, Facilities, Parks and Refuse Committee to formulate a policy and bring back to the Board. aJ9IY Chemical Spraying Program By Comm. Gutenberger: Seconded by Comm. Gerkin RESOLVED, That the Streets, Facilities, Parks Fr Refuse Comm. will meet on April 7, 1983, at 7:30 p.m., in the Common Council Chambers, the primary purpose being to gather public input and information on spraying to help in formulating a spraying program; the Committee request the Board as a Whole and the Common Council as a Whole to be present at the meeting. (3I�'5 Carried Unanimously / 11 Chemical Spraying Program Daniel Hoffman,, 607 N. Tioga Street, reported that he ha.d met twice with the Streets, Facilities, Parks and Refuse Committee regarding. the Chemical. Spraying Program and they had agreed.in concept on. a timetable for developing a policy. Because the spraying season will soon be upon us he asked the Board to discuss setting a date for a. public input and information meeting on the subject. 3/.-3X3 After a brief discussion the meeting was scheduled to be held /April 7, 1983 at .7.:30 p.m. in the Common Council Chambers. Chemicals Spraying Program Alderman Hoffman expressed appreciation for the public forum on the City's chemical use and on the attitude and participation of the City officials. W/3/0 Chemical Spraying Project Comm. Gutenberger reported that the Committee has asked the Super- intendent and staff to present their suggestions for a City-wide policy at their next meeting a week from Thursday. He said it was suggested that there be a public meeting before adoption of a policy to receive public input. 4/%/S3 Chemical Spraying Regulations Isy Comm. Gutenberger: Seconded by Comm. Schickel WHEREAS, the Streets & Facilities Committee of the Board of Public Works, in response to the expressed concerns of residents of the City, held a public informational meeting on April 7, 1983, at 7:30 p.m., in. the Common Council Chambers, regarding chemical spraying procedures, and �I��c�3 WHEREAS, staff of the Department of Public Works compiled a list of substances and schedule of applications of those substances, and WHEREAS, the Streets & Facilities Committee recommends adoption of the following policy, dated 4/19/83; now, therefore; be it RESOLVED, That the Board of Public Works hereby adopts said report and directs that it be made a part of the record. Discussion followed on the floor. Mayor Shaw recommended postpone- ment of adoption of the regulations until the next Board of Public Works meeting to permit those interested citizens to see the regu- lations, including those applicable to Newman Golf Course. Tabling Resolution By Comm. Schickel: Seconded by Comm. Clarke RESOLVED, That the chemical spraying regulations be tabled. Carried Unanimously Test Program - Herbicide/Pesticide Effectiveness By Comm.. Gutenberger: Seconded by Comm. Clarke WHEREAS, a request has been received by the Streets G Facilities Committee from Ecology Action and other concerned citizens to consider the enactment of a test program to evaluate herbicide/pesticide effectiveness on the following pests or herbs: 1. Gypsy Moth Control - Discontinue use of Sevin; selective spraying with Bacilus Thuringiensis; begin manual controls in fall of 1983 with help of community .groups. • 2. Tent Caterpillar Control - Minimal treatment emphas- izing manual control; as a last resort use Bt. 3. Japanese Beetle Control-- Use the biological spray, Bacilus Popillae, in place of Diazinon and Oftcnal. 4. Dandelion Control - Discontinue use of 2, 4-D in parks; more frequent mowing of playing fields, if necessary. 5. Weed control at fences and backstops - Manual clipping, if necessary, instead of herbicides, and WHEREAS, it is the on-going goal of the Department of Public Works to investigate economical and/or better alternatives; therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Board of Public Works hereby supports and encour- ages the establishment of a comparative evaluation program regarding, but not limited to the above chemicals and alternatives to provide additional data for continuance or revisions of the program as. may result commencing 1983. Discussion followed on the floor. -4a - Tabling Resolution By Comm. Clarke: Seconded by Comm. Schickel RESOLVED, the resolution regarding the test program be tabled. A vote on the tabling resolution resulted as follows: Ayes (4) - Clarke, Schickel, Gerkin, Mayor Shaw Nays (2) - Gutenberger, Stone Carried 5"k/k'2 2-4-D Use Supt. Kinsella reported having received two communications regarding the use of 2-4-D; Comm. Gutenberger also received several communica- tions regarding this subject. They will be discussed later in they/,, agenda. Spraying Chemicals - Regina Plunkett, 334 S. Geneva Street, addressed the Board, speaking in opposition to the use of 2-4=D in Cass Park. Paul Sayvetz, 201 Elm Street, addressed the Board, expressing opposi- tion to spraying with pesticides and herbicides. Richard Pendleton, 326 Forest Home Drive, of the Dept. of Entomology, C.U., in the Chemical Pesticide Program, addressed the Board,.offer- ing recommendations to ensure that the Chemical Spraying Program proposed by the Board is based on proper information. He made the following suggestions: .5"//43 Herbicides are Pesticides. September. or October, not May, is the most satisfactory time to treat for dandelions. Re. gypsy moths, the timing. is too early. It should be from the middle of May to the end, and even into June. • The only reason for diazinon use would be for high value spots that have been missed the previous fall. Amitrol, not Amitol. Oftanol is preferred to Diazinon. Poison ivy should be treated when visible and/or in full foliage. The main pest is the European Chafer, not the Japanese Beetle. The treatment is the same for both. The European Chafer is somewhat earlier in life history than the Japanese Beetle. Trimec, not Trimex, is a herbicide, not an insectitude. Substitute Dicamba for Dacthal; Dicamba is.a herbicide. On p. 2, Application of Chemicals, the four points. are already required by the Dept. of—Environmental Conserva- tion. If they are not done, the City is in violation. • Japanese Beetle Control - biological piles, not spray (14B, Item 3); Bacillus, not Bacilus. ▪ For European Chafer control, Bacillus popillae is an expensive exercise, not effective. More frequent mowing of playing fields is not effective for dandelions. Weed control at fences and backstops. Use of Roundup in one - foot swath under fence is effective, harmless and less work. Mr. Pendleton asked the Board to get professional evaluation, consider facts, and offered his services as an experienced person. Joel Rabinowitz, 912. E. State Street, addressed.the Board in relation to spraying, and expressed concern over the use of 2-4-D. Nicholas Vandam, 1184 Ellis Hollow Road, expressed opposition to spraying, saying there is an environmental cost in all sprays which is difficult to quantify. Ecology Action recommends looking at alternatives and compare. D.P.W. Draft. Policy for Chemical Application By Comm. Gutenberger: Seconded by Comm. Gerkin RESOLVED, That 14a, tabled in a previous meeting, be lifted from the. table at this time. Carried Unanimously VI/ Discussion followed on the floor. Mr. Pendleton answered questions of the Board. Comm. Gutenberger presented the following changes made on the draft: Inclusion of the golfcourse on the Approved Substances and Applications listing; Clarified Approved Substances and Applications listing by saying, "Only substances on the following list may be applied by the DPW, or on its behalf"; • Under B, Public Notification: 1. review need, not renew. The Superintendent will ▪ Under B, Public Notification, added Item 2. tOPertinent information concerning the herbicides and pesticides used by the City will be permanently posted in a location easily accessible by the public; ...in or near parks or other public areas that are sprayed, whenever feasible." Amendment to Policy By Comm. Clarke RESOLVED, That the policy be amended to: 1. Remove Weed Killer 66; 2. Remove Diazinon; add in its place Bacillus popillae Spore) ; 3. Add Bacillus thurengiensis,. and 4. Limit Trimec or substitutes to use only on golf course. The amendment failed for lack of a second. Amendment to Policy By Comm. Gutenberger: Seconded by Comm. Schickel RESOLVED, •That the heading of the D.P.W. Policy for Chemical Application read: "Re: Policy Statement and Implementation Directive for the Department of Public Works Use of Herbicides, Insecticides and Fungicides, adopts the following policy: Carried Unanimously (Milky • -4b- Amendment to Policy By Comm. Gutenberger: Seconded by Comm. Gerkin RESOLVED, That the Time of Application for Amitrol-T to control Poison Ivy be changed to read: "When Poison Ivy is visible and/or in full foliage." Carried Unanimously , Amendment to Policy 1 By Comm. Clarke: Seconded by Comm. Gerkin j RESOLVED, That Bacillus Thurengiensis and Bacillus Popillae be added to the list of Approved Substances and Applications, to allow for experimentation. Carried Unanimously Resolution Main Motion as Amended Chemical Spraying Regulations WHEREAS, the Streets & Facilities Committee of the Board of Public Works, in response to the expressed concerns of residents of the. City, held a public informational meeting on April 7, 1983, at 7:30 p.m., in the Common Council Chambers, regarding chemical spraying procedures, and WHEREAS, staff of the Department of Public Works compiled a list of substances and schedule of applications of those substances, and WHEREAS, the Streets & Facilities Committee recommends adoption of the policy dated 4/19/83; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Board of Public Works hereby adopts said report and directs that it be made a part of the record. 4//Y3 D.P.W. POLICY FOR CHEMICAL APPLICATION Re: Policy Statement and Implementation Directive for the Department of Public Works Use of Herbicides, Insecticides and Fungicides. The Board of Public Works, in response to numerous concerns, and in recognition of the general awareness of Ithacans regarding the use of herbicides, insecticides and fungicides, adopts the following. policy: A. Approved Substances and Applications: Only substances on the following list may be applied by the DPW or on its behalf: Name Sevin - 4F Time of Reason for Use - Location •Application Control of tent cater- April pillars. Used on crabapple trees along Inlet at West End; E. Buffalo St., and E. Seneca St. • Weed Killer 66 Control of dandelions at Mid -May Cass Park. Sevin #5 Aqua Control of Gypsy Moth.. Willows along Inlet, Cass and Stewart Parks, some small trees on City Streets. End of April - early May Amitrol-T Diazinon BP and BT Oftanol Roundup Daconil PCNB RP 20619 Chioroneb Trimec (2 4-D, MCPP, Dacthal) Control. of Poison Ivy. Creek Bank by High School; trees at Stewart Park. Control of Japanese Beetles. Cass Park; Lawn in front of D.P.W. Office. Control of Japanese Beetles. Weed Control Fungicide (Golf Course) vv 11 11 11 91 11 Insecticide (Golf Course) When Poison Ivy is visible and/• or in full foliage Late March early May Mid August - Early September As required or requested. siV\ib B. Public Notification 1. The Superintendent will review need for and cause the annual publication of the list of approved substances prior to the onset of the spraying season, but no later than February 15th. (See 2 below) C. Site Security 1. The D.P.W. staff are required to coordinate spraying activity to provide minimumexposure and maximum protection to the public. 2. Public access to the locations or sites where applications are made shall be restricted by cordoning off the specific areas and/ or by the posting of temporary warning signs, said signs to remain posted for a period of 24 hours after application. 3. When spraying within one block of a school private and nursery schools) such spraying will not be children are in the school building or within one hour and closing of said school. 4. All persons within the immediate area of spraying activity who may come into direct contact with the chemical applica- tion must be verbally notified before spraying begins. 5. Spraying shall be done in strict compliance with manu- facturer's recommendations. Factors affecting the decision to spray shall include, .but •not be limited to,the following a. Time of Day - Spraying shall occur during_ periods of least public activity, such as early. morning or late evening hours. Spray-. S//1/ ing will not take place on weekends except in the case of emergency. b. Conditions - During times. of minimal wind velocity to prevent carry -off. (including done while of opening -4c - D. Application of Chemicals 1. Chemicals will be applied by, or under the supervision of, licensed personnel only. 2. All personnel involved in application must be properly protected and informed, in writing, of the health effects of the substances being used. 3. A weekly log will be kept by the D.P.W. of where and when spraying was done, what substance was used, and for what purpose. 4. The D.P.W. will maintain records of all costs related to pest and weed control, i;e. equipment, materials, labor, etc. E. Amendments to Approved List of Substances Substances on the approved list may be added or deleted from time -to -time as situations warrant. The procedure for amending the list shall be as follows: 1. Notification shall be given by the Superintendent to the Streets and Facilities .Committee and the Conservation Advisory Council for amending the list. 2. S & F Committee reviews proposed changes and either approves, approves with stipulations, or rejects the proposal. 3. Upon approval, a resolution of the•Board of Public Works will be recommended and, if passed, the list shall be amended accord- ingly. 4. After approval, the Superintendent of Public Works shall update the list of approved substances and publish this list annually as previously required. 2. Pertinent information concerning the herbicides and pesti- cides used by the City will be permanently posted in a location easily accessible by the public; in or near parks or other public areas that are sprayed, whenever feasible. Addition of B.P.W. Meeting of 5/2/83 --Test Program By Comm. Gutenberger: Seconded by Comm. Schickel RESOLVED, That the proposed resolution of 5/2/83 re. Test Program, be lifted from the table. Carried Unanimously WHEREAS, a request has been received by the Streets & Facilities Committee from Ecology Action and other concerned citizens to consider the following alternative to chemical control of weeds and pests, on an experimental. basis: 1. Gypsy Moth Control - discontinue use of Sevin; selective spraying with Bacillus thuringiensis; before spraying conduct professionally supervised survey of possibly affected trees to determine extent of problem and need for treatment. 2. Tent Caterpillar Control.- minimal treatment emphasizing manual control; as a last resort use Bt and before spraying conduct professionally supervised survey of possibly affected trees to determine extent of problem and need for treatment. 3. Japanese Beetle Control - use the biological piles, Bacillus popillae, in place of Diazinon and Oftanol. 4. Dandelion Control - discontinue use of 2, 4-D in parks; more frequent mowing of playing fields, if necessary. 5. Weed control -at fences and backstops manual clipping, if necessary, instead of herbicides, and WHEREAS, it is the on-going goal of the DPW to investigate economical and/or more environmentally sound_ alternatives; therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the BPW hereby supports and directs the DPW to imple- ment an experimental weed and pest control program, beginning in 1983, that compares the cost and effectiveness of chemical control versus non -chemical control, including, but not necessarily limited to, the techniques listed above. The experiment should compare areas. of similar size, intensity of use, and original condition. Thorough documentation should be maintained, and a report on the experiment should be presented to the BPW by November 30, 1983. Discussion followed on the floor. Amendment to Resolution By Comm. Gutenberger: Seconded by Comm. Clarke RESOLVED, That the phrase, "professionally evaluated" be inserted in the final sentence of the RESOLVED, following "maintained'. Carried Unanimously Main Motion as Amended A vote on the Main Motion as Amended resulted as follows: Carried Unanimously • -5 - Letter from Donald J. Culligan Mayor Shaw presented a letter which he had received from Donald J. Culligan, County Representative of District No. 2, in which Mr. Culligan requested that the Board consider the terrible conditions of theCity's curbing on Hudson Street from Grandview Avenue south for about three blocks to Hillview Place, said condition occurring on both the west and east sides of Hudson Street. Mr. Culligan stated that it would be in the high interest of the residents of the within mentioned area for this project to be placed in the "near future planning" of the Public Works Department. 9%3%83 Mayor Shaw referred the letter to the Streets, Facilities, Parks and Refuse Committee. -6 - Railroad Right -of -Way By Comm. Gerkin: Seconded by Comm. Schickel WHEREAS, the City of Ithaca, the Town of Ithaca and the NYS Office of Parks & Recreation have negotiated an agreement for the joint develop- ment of the discontinued railroad right-of-way of the Ithaca Branch Conrail, and WHEREAS, this agreement provides for the acquisition of said right-of- way which would be used by the City and Town of Ithaca for joint devel- opment of corrective drainage projects, and WHEREAS, said acquisition by the Office of Parks .& Recreation will be at no cost to the City or Town of Ithaca; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Superintendent be authorized hereby and directed to sign said agreement. #1).3/g3 Discussion followed on the floor. Tabling Resolution By Comm. Stone: Seconded by Comm. Clarke RESOLVED, That the matter concerning the railroad right-of-way be tabled until further information is obtained. Carried Unanimously Bike Trail Project --Agreement Between City, Town of Ithaca and N.Y.S. Office of 'Parks,. Recreation: and Historic Preservation By Comm. Gutenberger: Seconded by Comm. Clarke 411- WHEREAS, City Planning and Department of Public Works staff recommend the approval of a.Joint Development Project for a multipurpose recreational and public works corridor, and WHEREAS, the Streets $ Facilities Committee has reviewed the benefits to be derived from the Joint Development Project; therefore, be it' RESOLVED, That the Board of Public Works hereby authorizes the Mayor to sign said Agreement between- the City, Town of Ithaca and the N.Y.S. Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation following review and approval by the City Attorney. Discussion followed on the floor. A vote on the resolution resulted as follows: Carried Unanimously -7 - Lighting in Seneca Street Parking Garage Ernest Bury, Valley Road, Chair of the Lighting Committee of the Energy Commission, addressed the Board regarding lighting in the Seneca Street Garage. He described briefly the changes in lights which have been made �n the ramps and provided cost figures for the existing system and the calculated cost of fluorescent and low pressure sodium. He reported that the Commission had voted, 9-1, to recommend that the City use the low pressure sodium lamps in the conversion in the Seneca Street ramps at an approximate savings of $17,000 per year, with a 1 year payback. He reported on estimates of installation from contractors and from the City Electrician. Also, he asked the Board to consider that there is no mandate that the City has to have street lights; therefore,. what is their purpose, to light streets only or to also provide light into yards? He also asked them to consider the_ ownership _ of street lights. /a- /g.3 ___ Installation of New Lights - Seneca Street Garage By Comm. Gutenberger: Seconded by Comm. Gerkin- WHEREAS, the Department of Public Works staff, in close coordination with the Energy Commission, recommends the re-lamping of the Seneca Street Parking Garage by removal of the existing mercury vapor fixtures and by replacing them with high pressure sodium fixtures, and WHEREAS, it is estimated that the .annual power savings will exceed $22,000 and the conversion costs are estimated not to exceed $30,000; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Board of Public Works hereby authorizes the advertisement and receipt of bids for the installation of new lights, and the authorization to purchase the necessary fixtures and hard- ware for the installation by a contractor awarded said installation contract, and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Budget and Administration Committee and the Common Council for approval and transfer of funds not to exceed $30,000 from the Capital Reserve Fund to Account No. A5652-407, Contractual Services - Seneca Street Parking Garage. 3 Discussion followed on the floor. A vote on the resolution resulted as follows: Ayes (5) - Stone, Gutenberger, Gerkin, Clarke, Mayor Shaw Nay (1) - Schickel Carried -8- Five-year curb cut plan Mayor Shaw asked for the status on the five-year curb cut plan. Comm. Gutenberger responded that the committee have discussed the plan but have not yet arrived at a recommendation.-3)q)g3 • Memorandum from. Planning Director Mayor Shaw conveyed a message from Direcotr of Planning,VanCort, regarding curb cuts in the Southside and Northside areas. The a/f /�� Streets and Facilities Committee will be examining the matter. / • • • • -9- Supt. Kinsella announced that the week of May 9 is the annual spring pick-up week; he requested the media -to publicize the event as in the 'past. V /i3/,r3 Asst. to Supt. Dougherty announced that the annual spring cleaning of streets would be started the following week in the East Hill area. The policy is to post signs 24 hours prior to start of work so the cars will be removed from the work area. Fall Cleanup Week By Comm..Gutenberger: Seconded by Comm. Stone RESOLVED, That the Board, on the recommendation of Jack Dougherty, establish the week of October 17, 1983, as "Fall Cleanup Week". Carried Unanimously /// Renaming of W. Clinton Street Mayor Shaw reported that a resolution waspassed at a Planning and Development Committee meeting requesting the Board to look into the issue of renaming a portion of West Clinton Street, which is being rebuilt this summer. 1,03/g3 Discussion followed on the floor. The Streets, Facilities, Parks & Refuse Committee will be looking into the matter. Renaming of Clinton Street Comm. Gutenberger reported that the committee has discussed this item and have sent letters to those residents and businesses which would be affected by a change of street name, informing them of the existing options and asking for any ideas they may have. 5/5VEt3 'West—Clinton Street Renaming Comm. Gutenberger reported that he had received a couple of responses to the inquiry sent out, and would like to wait a couple of more weeks to see if there would be additional replies./7/g3 -11- Request for Payment --T. G. Millers Assoc. P.C. By Comm. Gutenberger: Seconded by Comm. Gerkin RESOLVED, That a payment request from T. G. Miller Assoc. P.C., for professional surveying services, in connection with the Floral Avenue Improvements, be approved in the amount of $5,250. Carried Unanimously `//3( Request for Payment • By Comm. Gutenberger: Seconded by Comm. Stone RESOLVED, That a payment request (final) from T. G. Miller Associates, p.c. for professional surveying services performed in connection with the Floral Avenue Improvement Project, be approved inthe amount of $5,250.` Carried Unanimously 903 Request for Payment_ -T G Miller Associates, p.c. By Comm. Gutenberger: Seconded by Comm. Walker RESOLVED, that the request from T.G. Miller Associates,-p.c, for payment for services in connection with computations for the center- line road layout on Floral Avenue, be approved in the amount. of $435. Carried Unanimously V/V/r3 • • _12_ Reconstruction Project - 409 Eddy Street By Comm. Gutenberger: Secondees by Comm. Clarke WHEREAS, a request has been received from an attorney representing George and Gus Lambrou concerning a reconstruction project they are undertaking at 409 Eddy Street which includes construction of a stairway on City property, and WHEREAS, staff recommends approval conditional upon the grantee providing all documentation and insurance deemed necessary by the Superintendent of Public Works and the City Attorney for this ease ment; therefore, be it J�1r3 RESOLVED, That the Board of Public Works hereby authorizes the Superintendent to sign said easement and/or license as approved by the City Attorney. Carried Unanimously _13_ Recycling Task Force Recycling Task Force recommendations were discussed. Correspondence from this Task Force has been referred to the Streets, Facilities, Parks and Refuse Committee for their review. &p478'3 • -14- S1iopping Carts Mayor Shaw reported briefly on a meeting held the previous day with retail grocers, DPW, civic associations, police and Chamber of Commerce_ to discuss the issue of shopping carts around the city° He commented that he hopes to report back to the board very soon on progress being made. ‘,/,/e3 • • -15- Floral Avenue Comm. Schickel asked City Engineer Lund for the schedule of the Floral Avenue project. Miss Lund responded that Ken Baker is reviewing. the specs and the job should be put to bid in a week or so. The project will last 45 days. OW Y3 Comm. Walker asked if the Board will be involved in reviewing the design plans. City Engineer Lund said copies are available in her office if the board would like to review them. `'Pub1 i`c Hearing-'o'n proposed granite cuxbing 'arid assessments to property ` Z- ners' on F1'ora'l' Avenue `Resolution -To Open Public Hearing By Comm. Walker: Seconded by Comm. Stone RESOLVED, That the public hearing on granite curbing and assessments to property owners on Floral Avenue be opened. Carried Unanimously The following persons .appeared to speak to the public hearing in ,opposition to installation of curbs on Floral Avenue: Bernard Carpenter - 441 Floral -Avenue k Raymond Chilson - 254 Floral Avenue �/�3 Larry Weaver - 490 Floral Avenue Dick Woodhouse, Atty, Elmira, N.Y., representing Reuben and Milton Weiner who own property on Floral Avenue Henry Lower - 427 Floral Avenue Thomas Phillips - 242 Floral Avenue Howard Teeter - 442 Floral Avenue Herbert Van Ostrand - 511 Chestnut Street (owns property on Floral Ave.) Robert Schmidt - 1036 h.. Seneca St. WilliamobertSchmidt (owns property on Floral Ave.) 312 Salem Drive (owns property on Floral Ave.) William Lower - 433 Floral Avenue Resolution To Close Public Hearing By Comm. Gutenberger: Seconded by Comm. Gerkin RESOLVED, That the public hearing on granite curbing and assessments to property owners on Floral. Avenue be closed. --Resolution Public Hearing Carried Unanimously Comm. Gutenberger addressed the question of curbing on Floral Avenue; commenting that the committee had spent considerable time discussing curbing which is an eligible activity to be funded from CHIPS money. The committee decided it is in the best interest of the city to install curbing for the protection of the new road, and recommended to the Board that since the curbing is fundable through CHIPS money which is taxpayers' dollars, that it should be used to pay for the curbing and not assess the property owners 50% as required by the Charter. How -,- ever, the total amount of the project is roughly $50,000 more than available funding. The committee recommend to the Board that the whole question of the additional .$50,000 be made available from city funds; it is a policy decision of the Common Council to decide about the extra $50,000 and the ultimate 50% split of cost. Comm. Gutenberger asked City Engineer Lund to describe to the Board and others present why she recommends curbing be installed. City Engineer Lund responded by explaining in detail why she recom- mends that curbing be installed on Floral Avenue, and answered questions from the floor. Resolution By Comm. Gutenberger: Seconded by Comm. Stone RESOLVED, That the Board of Public Works reaffirms its resolution of August 10, 1983 concerning. the $150,454 Alternate No. 2, Curbing, subject to the approval of the Budget and Administration Committee and the Common Council. •Discussion followed on the floor -.which reflected the Board's feeling that the information given them had been misleading; that the alternates as presented to them actually are not alternates and they had not totally understood this when they passed the resolution at the meeting of August 10. Neither had they understood the timing of the public hearing, and felt this was bad because the hearing was called after the decision to have the curbs had actually been made by the Board. However, at this point, some felt that they could not change their decision because.of the need to protect the $500,000+ investment of theproject because they had not been given any alter- nate to curbing -Thy. professional and technical staff. In addition, they felt that. if there is a project which is going to result in an assessment, the public hearing should not becalled after the contract is let out to discuss how it is going to be assessed, but prior to c`Il P-4II (3 awarding the contract. • A vote on the resolution resulted as follows: Carried Unanimously The Floral Avenue asphalting was completed last Friday. This week there has been a project clean-up and traffic will start running on that road on Friday, October 28. The quality assurance has been done by Thompson Associates and densities on the asphalt have been done- by Parritt-Wolf. On Clinton and Meadow Streets the traffic is flowing. The old West Clinton Street is now being ripped out. There is also patching being done on Titus and on the west side of :.Meadow. /0%6P -16- W. Clinton Street --Signage By Comm. Gutenberger:: Seconded by Comm. Gerkin WHEREAS,.the Superintendent of Public Works has canvassed property owners and tenants of the 700 block of the west portions of West Clinton Street regarding their input on signage of said street, and WHEREAS, all responses received to date indicate that the desire is to not change the name of West Clinton Street and suggestions were made for possible improvement of informational signing for the approaching traffic; therefore, be it -(10/0 RESOLVED, That the Board of Public Works hereby requests the Super- intendent to review appropraite options for improving informational signage in that area and implement additional posting as may re- quired to provide appropriate identification and directional assistance to the motorist. Carried Unanimously • -17 - Clinton Street West" Relocation Mayor.Shaw briefly summarized the contents of a letter received by the Board .from T. -:.T. Maguire of Maguire Ford, Inc.,• which corpora- tion is in the process of building a new facility at the corner South Meadow Street and West Clinton Street. Mr. Maguire expressed • concern that the new West Clinton Street Project will'not be completed by October, 1983, which is the date the new facility is expected to be occupied. Mayor Shaw said he would ask the. City Engineer for an update as to whether the project was -.on target, timewise, so that:he.. could respond to Mr. Maguire's letter. 9//3/.6P3 • Quality Control -Clinton & Meadow Streets City Engineer Lund expressed serious concern -regarding deletion of quality control for the Clinton & Meadow Streets project. She will -be discussing this with the Streets, Facilities, Parks, and Refuse Committee. 9/P//r3 Comm. Stone asked when the State plans to install the light at Clinton and Meadow Streets. City Engr. Lund will check with the State. /aM1e3 W. Clinton/S. Meadow St. Project --request to reallocate reserve funds By Comm. Gutenberger: Seconded by Comm. Stone WHEREAS, total authorization for the West Clinton/South Meadow Street improvement (project #194) is in the amount of $215,500., and WHEREAS, the Board of Public Works reserved $18,052 from that total authorization, and. 'WHEREAS, the final cost of the contractor's work exceeded the Board's authori- zation, therefore, be it RESOLVED, that the reserved funds in the amount of $18,052 for top soil and seeding be reallocated to the project budget. Discussion followed on the floor. A vote on the resolution resulted as follows: Ayes (4) - Gutenberger, Clarke, Stone, Walker Nay (1) - Schickel Abstention (1) - Shaw Carried 1113°)S 3 -18 - Route 96 , Mayor Shaw gave a brief summary of the meeting that had taken place just before the Board meeting concerning Route 96. He was very • pleased with the preliminary plans within the City, both Phase I and Phase II, in that fewer houses and businesses will be taken than had .originally been anticipated. Actually, there are no major changes in the plans from earlier designs. 7//310 • • • _19_ Request for Payment By Comm. Gutenberger: Seconded. by Comm. Walker RESOLVED, That a request for payment from Empire. Soils Investigations, Inc, for professional services in connection with the reconstruction of Floral Ave., be approved in the amount of $2,083.00. • 7P 7/13 Carried Unanimously Request for Payment - Empire Soils Investigations, Inc. By Comm. Gutenberger: Seconded by Comm. Gerkin RESOLVED, That a bill from Empire Soils Investigations, Inc. for services performed in connection with the Floral Avenue Reconstruction, from 8/12/83 to 9/4/83, be approved in the amount of $1,308.25. Discussion followed on the floor. The question of the signing authority, in regard to contracts, was discussed. City Attorney Tavelli informed the Board that the Board first approves the contract, it is then executed by the Mayor. City Engineer Lund asked the Board ---.;to examine the procedure of who can sign contracts. Finance, Personnel. & Administration Committee will look into the matters. City Attorney Tavelli asked that the Board, at the next meeting of Board of Public Works, approve whatever arrangements we have with Empire Soils Investi- gation, Inc. A vote on the resolution resulted as follows: Carried Unanimously Request for Payment - Empire Soils Investigations, Inc. By Comm. Gutenberger: Seconded by Comm. Gerkin RESOLVED, that a bill from Empire Soils, Investigations, Inc. for professional services in connection with the Floral Avenue project be approved as follows: From September 6 through October 10, 1983 ....$4,775.00 Discussion followed on the floor. Questions from Board mebers were answered by the City .Engr. She exlained that density tests were done by Parritt-Wolf as Thompson Associates did .not have a nuclear density man available for October 21st. /0/?'6/5'3 Mayor Shaw made the suggestion that a resolution be prepared for the Board regarding Parritt-Wolf's contract for $1,200. Carried Unanimously Request for Payment - Thomsen Associates/Empire Soils Investi- gations, Inc. By Comm. Gutenberger: Seconded by Comm. Gerkin RESOLVED, that a third and final payment request from Thomsen Associates/Empire Soils Investigations, Inc. for engineering services in connection with the FLoral Avenue Reconstruction project, be approved in the amount of $3,067.50. /4�g/y3 Carried • • - 20 - Letter concerning Willow Avenue and Lake Avenue Mayor Shaw reported having received an unsigned letter Willow Avenue and Lake Avenue, copies of which were distributed to each Board member. gf�o,Jk.3 -21 - Letter from Donald Lucente Mayor Shaw reported having -received a letter from Donald Lucente enclosing a proposal for a South Hill drainage interceptor. Copies of this letter and enclosure were distributed to the Board. 00 Mayor Shaw referred Mr. Lucente's letter and enclosure to the Streets, Facilities, Parks and Refuse Committee. -22- -Bill for Services --Burton F. Clark By Comm. Gutenberger: Seconded by Comm. Walker RESOLVED, That a bill from Burton F. Clark (payment #1) for services performed in connection with the Floral Avenue Reconstruction project, be approved in the amount of $28,911.8 ,J3 Carried Unanimously Request for Payment --Burton F. Clark, Inc. By Comm. Gutenberger: Seconded by Comm. Gerkin RESOLVED, that the request for payment#2 received from Burton F. Clark, Inc, in connection with the F1V6a1 Avenue reconstruction pro- ject, be approved in the amount of $45,469. Carried Unanimously //-/r3 L. Request for Payment --Burton F. Clark, Inc. By Comm. Gutenberger: Seconded by Comm. Gerkin RESOLVED, that the request for. payment #3 from Burton F. Clark, Inc. in connection with the Flora. Avenue Reconstruction project, be approved in the amount of $33,.6.59.00. yyhiir3 Carried Unanimously Request for Payment.- Burton F. -Clark, Inc. By Comm. Gutenberger: Seconded by Comm. Gerkin RESOLVED,-that.a request for payment from Burton. F. Clark, Inc. for services in connection with Floral Avenue reconstruction through September 30, 1983, be approved in the amount of $200,905. Carried Unanimously io/i-13 Request for Payment - Burton F. Clark, Inc. By Comm. Gutenberger: Seconded by Comm. Gerkin RESOLVED, that two bills from Burton F. Clark, Inc. for contractual services in connection with the Floral Avenue project be approved as follows: Payment #5 $45,613.00 (through October 11, 1983) Payment #6269,418.00 (through October 21, 1983) Discussion followed on the floor. A vote on the resolution resulted as follows: Carried Unanimously Request for Payment --Burton F. Clark, Inc. (Floral Avenue) By Comm. Gutenberger: Seconded by Comm. Stone RESOLVED, that the following payment requests from Burton F. Clark, Inc. for contractual services inconnection with the Floral Avenue Reconstruction (capital project #197), be approved: 1. Payment #7 through October 28, 1983 - $11,400 2. Payment #8 dated November 3, 1983 (5% retainage) - $33,441 3. Payment #9 (final) dated October 28, 1983 for change orders 197-1, 197-2, 197-3, and 197-4 - $14,672.23 Discussion followed on the floor. A vote on the resolution resulted as follows: Carried Unanimously •. • -23- Us'e of City .property on E1mi ra Road (private business) Comm. Gutenberger reported that the committee had received a communi- cation from Chuck Barber stating that the new miniature golf course on Elmira Road is built on the city's Elmira Road right-of-way.. He asked if the owner had requested a permit or license for use of such property, or if he already had such permit or license. The committee's response was that. he had not requested a permit or license from the Committee, • Q`10. Comm. Gutenberger referred the communication to the City Attorney. -24 - State Street Brick Paving Mayor Shaw reported that according to Planning Director VanCor.tthere is new data on the brick paving of State Street. Mayor Shaw and v/v/f3 Alderman Banfield will be meeting to discuss the matter. State Street Bricks Mayor Shaw reported on a meeting with Supt.. Kinsella and Jack Dougherty and the Planning Department staff on the State Street bricks. A document on facts and figures has been prepared. A recommendation will be sent to Common Council for a decision -25- Requestfor Payment - Bates General Contractor By Comm. Gutenberger: Seconded. by Comm. Gerkin RESOLVED, that the following payment requests from R.L. Bates General Contractor for work performed in connection with the. W. Clinton/S. Meadow Streets Improvements be approved as follows:.. 1. Payment No. 1 through 9/24/83..........:...:$18,024.62 2. Payment No. 2. through 10/10/83 54,030.59 Carried Unanimously ,0Iizlt3 Request for Payment - R.L. Bates, General Contractor By Comm. Gutenberger: Seconded by Comm. Walker RESOLVED, that a request for payment from R.L. Bates, General Contractor, for estimate #3 for services in connection with W. Clinton/Meadow Street project, be approved in the amount of $111,775.05. Deputy Controller Cafferillo explained that the $111,775.05 will bring the contract up to $193,505.54. That is $12,982.54 in excess of the contract as originally approved and that this is not a final bill. Discussion followed on the floor. Tabling Resolution By Comm. Gutenberger: Seconded by Comm. Gerkin RESOLVED, that a request for payment from R.L. Bates, General Contractor, forestimate#3 for services in connection with W. Clinton/Meadow Street project, in the amount of $111,775.05 be tabled. AOCarried Unanimously Mayor Shaw requested that future bills show the amount compared to the total and the amount paid todate. Clinton/Meadow Reco.nstruction'project payment request .By Comm. Gutenberger: Seconded by Comm. Gerkin RESOLVED, That Estimate No. 3A from R. L. Bates General Contractor for s-ervices-performed in connection with the W.-Clinton/Meadow Street reconstruction in the gross amount of $104,675.41 be approved in the net amount of $99,441.64 after a retainage of $5,233.77 is made. (This is not.a final bill.) Comm. Gutenberger reported that the committee had discussed this bill and recommended payment up to the authorized amount of the original agreement; they instructed Supt. Kinsella and City Engineer Lund that they did not wish to see any more requests for payment until everything is in place and they know what the costs are. Dep. Controller . Cafferillo answered questions from the Board. A vote on the resolution resulted as follows: Carried Unanimously Y/03 Request for Payment--R.L. Bates (W. Clinton/S. Meadow Street Project) By Comm. Gutenberger: Seconded by Comm. Clarke RESOLVED, that a request for payment (final) from.R.L. Bates, General Contractor, dated November 8, 1983, for contractual services in connection with West Clinton/South Meadow Street improvement, be approved in the amount of $35,734.87.' Discussion followed on the floor. A vote on the resolution resulted as follows: Ayes (0) Nays (6) y/43 Motion Defeated Resolution By Comm. Gutenberger: Seconded by Comm. Clarke RESOLVED, that the City Attorney and Supt. of Public Works are directed to review the contract documents and advise the Mayor and Streets, Facilities, Parks & Refuse Committee as quickly as possible so they can resolve payment of this bill. Carried Unanimously W. Clinton Street Project City Attorney Tavelli reported the contract documents have been reviewed., ---;11e stated that power is delegated to the City Engineer to amplify, augment, and issue change orders. This was a unit price contract and certain things were done in this contract that went over the specifications with respect to materials. That amounted to approximately $26,000 in added material cost. The City Attorney recommended that the City pay the contractor. • Discussion followed on the floor. City Engineer Lund answered questions from Board members. Request for Payment (final) -- R.L. Bates, General Contractor By Comm. Gutenberger:. Seconded by Comm. Stone RESOLVED, that a payment request (final) from R.L. Bates, General Contractor, dated November 8, 1983,. for contractual services in connection with West Clinton/South Meadow Street Improvements, be approved in the amount of $35,742.87. Comm. Schickel commented that he still has questions about paying the bill. He questioned whether the contractor should have done the work whenhe knew full well that the fill: had been placed there by the city recently. He said the question of how he was instructed to remove it and replace it is still a little vague. He believes he should have taken the time and trouble to call the superintendent and ask if that was really expected of him. A vote on the resolution resulted as follows: Ayes (4) - Walker_, Stone, Gerkin, Gutenberger Nays (1) - Schickel Carried 1405 • • -26- Request for Payment - McFarland -Johnson Engineers, Inc. By Comm. Gutenberger: Seconded by Comm. Gerkin RESOLVED, that a request for payment from McFarland -Johnson Engineers, Inc. for professional services in connection with a review of street construction plans for the W. Clinton/ Meadow Street project be approved in the amount of $420. Discussion followed on the floor. A vote on the resolution resulted as follows: /0/03 Ayes (4) - Gutenberger, Gerkin, Walker, Mayor Shaw Nays (1) - Schickel Carried -27- Request for Payment--Parrott-Wolff, Inc. (Floral Avenue) By Comm. Gutenberger: Seconded by Comm. Stone RESOLVED, that the first and final request for payment from Parrott -Wolff, Inc.. dated November 3, 1983, for quality assurance of asphalt wearing course on the Floral Avenue Reconstruction project, be approved in the amount of $2,038.70. Discussion followed on the floor. A vote on the resolution resulted as follows: Ayes (1) - Gutenberger Nays (4) - Schickel, Stone, Walker, Clarke 30\0 Motion Defeated Request for Payment (final)--•Parratt-Wolff, Inc. The following request for payment, which was tabled at the November 30, 1983 meeting was lifted from the table and moved By Comm. Gutenberger: Seconded by Comm. Stone RESOLVED, that the first and final request for payment from Parratt-Wolff, Inc. dated November 3, 1983, for quality assurance of asphalt wearing course on the Floral Avenue Reconstruction project, be approved in the amount of $2,038.70. iqofig3 Ayes (5) Gerkin, Gutenberger, Schickel, Stone, Walker Carried • • -28 - NY Telephone Request'to Place Connection Boxes By Comm. Gutenberge'r: Seconded by Comm.-Gerkin WHEREAS, the Superintendent has receiveda request from NY Telephone for - approval to place connection boxes'at various locations around the City, and WHEREAS, these requests have been reviewedby the staff and the Director of Planning and Development; RESOLVED, that the Superintendent be authorized to issue revocable permits on a case by case basis, subject to the stipulations andsuggestions received from the Planning & Development Department and in accordance with existing rules and regulations pertaining to such installations. Discussion followed on the floor. Tabling Motion By Comm. Gutenberger: Seconded by Comm. Schickel RESOLVED, that the resolution concerning placement of connection boxes by the NY Telephone Co. be tabled. Carried Unanimously NY Telephone Connection Boxes Resolution By Comm. Gutenberger: Seconded by Comm. Gerkin WHEREAS, the Superintendent has received a request from NY Telephone for approval to place connection boxes at various locations around the City, and WHEREAS, these "requests -have been reviewed by the staff and the Director of Planning & Development, RESOLVED,that the. Superintendent be. authorized to issue revocable permits on a case by case basis, subject to the stipulations and suggestions received from the Planning and Development department and in accordance with existing rules and regulations pertaining to such installations. Discussion followed on the floor. b7/ l A vote on the resolution resulted as follows: Ayes (.4) - Gutenberger, Stone, Walker, Gerkin Nays (1) - Schickel Carried 1983 Road Salting Guidelines 1/12/83 received and request that copies be sent to Council members and CAC members Street Lighting Experiment from NYSE&G for approval to install 33 luminars on Seneca and Green Sts. 2 Complaints (Paul Fidler and Sante Bassanelli - N. Cayuga Sts.) re condition of street and gutter in front of their homes referred to Committee 3 (drainage problems) City policy on use of chemicals for spraying to be formulated; test program, etc. 4,a,b,c TURA discussions re Strand Theatre and City Participation (See BPW - pg. 5) Letter from Don Culligan requesting BPW to consider curbing on Hudson St. as future project 5 Railroad -right-of-way (Conrail) acquisition for joint development of corrective drainage problems by City, Town of Ithaca and NYS Office of Parks & Recreation agreement negotiation; Bike Trail Project 6 Lighting Seneca St. Parking Garage 7 ✓ Mayor request for status on five-year curb cut plan ; Northside & Southside 8 Spring "clean-up" week designated; Fall "clean-up" week designated 9 BPW requested to look into issue of renaming W. Clinton St. ( 12.5,0 10 T.G. Miller Assoc. - Payment request - Floral Ave. improvements 11 409 Eddy St. Reconstruction project (Geo. & Gus Lambrou)- approval given; Supt. authorized to sign easement as approved by City Atty. 12 Recycling Task Force recommendations discussed 13 Shopping Carts - Meeting held with various peopleto discuss problems 14 Floral Ave. - Specs to be reviewed and job put to bid (Also see Bids --pg. 91 15 W. Clinton St. signage property owners canvassed for input; Supt. to review appropriate options for improvement (1)2,e.)•- I0) 16 W. Clinton/Meadow St. Improvements Project (Also see Bids -pg. 17) 17 Route 96 Mayor's Summary of Meeting 18 omsen f/ SscC U Empire Soils Investigations, Inc. - Payment Request - Floral Ave. Reconstruction 19 Willow Ave./Lake Ave. - Letter (unsigned) concerns weeds, etc. 20 Proposal for South Hill drainage interceptor - See letter from Donald Lucente 21 Floral Ave. Reconstruction - Public hearing on proposed granite curbing 15 Burton F. Clark - Payment Requests #1'- Floral Ave. Reconstruction 22 Elmira Rd. - Use of city property for miniature golf course referred City Atty. 23 State Street - Brick Paving - new data 24 R.L. Bates General Contractor - Payment request - W.Clinton/Meadow Sts. Improvements 25 McFarland -Johnson Engineers, Inc. - Payment request - " <' Project 26 Parrott --Wolff, Inc. - Payment request - Floral Ave. Project 27 41)! NY Telephone Co. request to place connection boxes around City tabled 28