Public Works & Public Safety Commission

Department of Public Works Board Meeting Tuesday, June 12, 2018 Members Present: B. Stark, P. O’Mara, S. Pearsall, D. Platt, M. Doughty Others Present: Superintendent- C. Bistocchi Deputy Superintendent- N. Dovi Meeting called to order at 6:32 pm by P. O’Mara Approval of minutes from the DPW Board meeting from February 13, 2018 Motion to accept: First by M. Doughty Second by B. Stark All in favor: Unanimously approved Old Business: None New Business: Public Safety items 1. Property owner asking to restrict parking on the Northwest end of Tompkins Street, near Phelps Automotive. Owner claims there is a lack of sight distance when pulling out onto Tompkins Street. Brief discussion of current parking configuration in the area, no one present to speak on behalf of property owner. Board looked at maps and current curb cut for driveway. Members thought that sight distance was adequate. Motion to deny: First by M. Doughty Second by S. Pearsall Motion denied – All in favor 2. Resident asking to review and change the parking structure in front of 49 East Avenue. There is a daycare center at this location and parents and children need to park on the opposite side of the street and walk across traffic for pick up drop off. No one present to speak on behalf of the possible changes. Resident wanted board to consider 15 minute parking on the East side of East Ave near house number 49. Brief discussion on subject. Board members felt that changing the current structure would set precedent for changes near all daycare providers and this was not something they wanted to entertain. Motion to deny: First by M. Doughty Second by B. Stark Vote passes: 4-1 P. O’Mara abstained 3. The Mayor of the City of Cortland wanted the DPW board to consider legislation to ban truck traffic on Miller Street. Brief discussion of rules and regulations for trucks and local deliveries. In depth discussion by Alderperson Beckwith, board members and various residents. Motion to table by: First by P. O’Mara Second by S. Pearsall Motion to table – All in favor 4. Call received by DPW personnel, resident was requesting ‘children at play’ signage to be added on Union Street due to the number of unsupervised children in the area. Brief discussion of board’s view was that there are children all over the City and that type of signage belongs only near schools and parks where children congregate. Motion to deny: First by P. O’Mara Second by D. Platt All in favor- unanimously denied Meeting adjourned at 6:55 PM Motion by: First by P. O’Mara Second by S. Pearsall Respectfully submitted by Deputy Sup’t. Nic Dovi