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*M I N U T E S COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS TUESDAY, JULY 13, 1999 3:30 P.M.
PRESENT: Chair: Pinto. Members: Abinanti, Carsky, Noto, Ryan, Wishnie, and Latimer. Staff: Bass, Boland.
ALSO IN ATTENDANCE: Anthony M. Landi, Commissioner-DPW; Robert Abbamont, DPW Liaison.
Mr. Pinto called the meeting to order at 3:30 p.m.
On the motion of Legislator Noto, seconded by Legislator Ryan, the minutes of May 18th and June 8th, were approved by a vote of 7-0.
Mr. Pinto inquired about Item 16 on the Board of Acquisition and Contract’s upcoming agenda. The item is the sixth amendment to Agreement #8123, which provides engineering services (Savin) in connection with the Croton Point Landfill Closure.
Commissioner Landi gave a brief background of the Agreement and explained that the amendment is needed to further provide engineering services with a new impermeable cap for RR1, which is part of the Croton Landfill and in accordance with Solid Waste Regulations. This will be the last phase when RR1 is capped. The Commissioner said Savin Engineers has the experience and qualifications to do landfill work.
Mrs. Carsky expressed her concern about sub-contracting the design. Mr. Landi said Savin did not design the original design, they are designing the landfill cap similar to the main landfill cap. Basically it is a liner from 12 to 24 inches of cap material, 6 inches of topsoil for vegetation, a permanent leache system, the gas recovery system is already installed and it will be a state of the art technology capping.
Mr. Wishnie asked how the old and new technology will be incorporated, Mr. Landi said the old clay material will be removed and it will be capped.
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Mr. Pinto asked why an amendment and not an RFP, Mr. Landi said Savin Engineers have proven to be the most qualified and expertise’s for this type of project.
With all questions answered, the item will be voted on at A & C’s meeting.
WCC-Board Minutes of May 19, 1999
Mr. Pinto had questioned the parameters of the Public Works Department’s role at the Westchester Community College. On page 5 of the College minutes it is stated that “the College will no longer pay twice for the same services and complained that DPW projects were either set aside and were very late in completion.
Commissioner Landi said every year the College refuses to pay DPW and every year DPW holds up payments, it has become an ongoing process. The minutes, which reflect that the College pays twice for supervision, is not correct. The Commissioner explained that once a consultant is on board, it is processed through the Pre-Qualification Board, but someone has to oversee the consultant designs, therefore Consultants have to present their designs to DPW to assure they are within the specs of the job. They are paid for their time; the College does not pay double for the same service.
Mr. Pinto would like to identify the five projects the College states that are not completed by DPW. He also asked the Commissioner to draft a letter to the College noting that the minutes were discussed in a Public Works Committee meeting and there are exceptions to some of the content. Mr. Landi said the County Executive is in the process of submitting legislation to the Board that would grant independence to the Collage from public works projects.
It was suggested that the Department of Public Works respond to Dr. Hankin, explaining DPW’s role at the College, schedules, and the bidding process.
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The IMA has been signed for the Harney Road and Strathmore Road have been signed and the footing will be placed shortly.
Ossining & Croton Sewer District 5
Mr. Wishnie asked what to do about those properties that have not been removed in Croton. Commissioner Landi said approximately 132 parcels are under review by the Health Department and they will determine if the parcels meet the qualifications to be removed from the district.
Mr. Wishnie said Briarcliff should be under similar review and asked for a status report.
Mr. Pinto asked to schedule a meeting with DEP and the Supervisors in the Dean’s Bridge area (Somers) to discuss the future of that project.
Mr. Noto would like an update from County Attorney Scheinkman on the Consolidated Sewer District. He would like to schedule an evening meeting in his district.
With no other business to discuss, the meeting adjourned at 5 p.m. |