HomeMy WebLinkAboutEnvironmental Assessment Info-Misc ItemsCITY OF ITHACA
TOMPKINS COUNTY
ITHACA, NEW YORK 14850
May 6, 1977
Mrs. Nancy Meyer
214 Cascadilla Park
Ithaca, New York 14850
Dear Nancy,
TELEPHONE: AR 2 -1713
COOL' 607
Enclosed are the resolutions passed by the Environmental Commis-
sion at its April 19 meeting which pertain to Planning and Development
issues. Time did not permit their reading at the May 4 Council meeting.
If you wish additional copies for committee members, please ask
Hilda Hutson to provide them.
Since the time of passage of the resolution, Bickley Townsend
and I have talked of the possibility of delaying signage of Spencer
Road until construction of Elmira Road is completed. Spencer Road
will bear heavy traffic and we wonder about the advisability of adding
authorized bicycle traffic at the same time.
Sid Cohen is currently designing and costing out signs for the
Cascadilla portion and these we think could be erected this summer.
This is something the Commission will consider at its May meeting.
lqe would appreciate your comments.
Sincerely,
C--r�
Elva Holman
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cc: Bickley Townsend
Pat Carlson
BIKEWAYS PRESENTATION:
Resolution: By Comm. Orloff: Seconded by Comm. Gallant
RESOLVED, That the Commission support the Spencer Road concept
as first priority, Willow Avenue as second, and the portion needing
a bridge as third, and Common Council is to be advised of this
position.
Carried Unanimously
Resolution: By Comm. Gallant: Seconded by Comm. Holman
RESOLVED, That the Commission work with Cooperative Extension
on biking education, and with the Finger Lakes Park Commission
on coordination with their plan and use of parkland for the Buttermilk
end of the Spencer Road segment.
RTE. 96 PLANS:
Resolution: By Comm. Orloff: Seconded by Comm. Sterling
RESOLVED, That the Environmental Commission oppose a major expressway
as an alternative for dealing with the existing traffic problems at
the octopus and urges that other solutions be sought which maximize
to the greatest extent practicable the existing alignments and existng
roadways and which thereby preserve the character of Ithaca.
Carried Unanimously
SEOR LOCAL ORDINANCE:
Resolution: By Comm. Gallant: Seconded by Comm. Holman
RESOLVED, That Comm. Orloff should forward his suggestions for revision,
on behalf of the Commission, to Rosalind Williams of the Planning
Department. Comm. Orloff believes the ordinance as written to be too
specific in some instances and therefore too limiting, and in other
instances too broad. He suggests a streamlined ordinance which would
suggest a general concept and not list specific actions, but rather
give types and examples.
Carried Unanimously
MEMORANDUM
TO: Elva Holman, Environmental Commission
FROM: Bickley Townsend
SUBJ: Summary of Conversation with DEC re.
Environmental Commission
DATE: 15 November 1977
Per Moberg, DEC's community liaison officer with local
environmental commissions and councils, provided some
helpful information when we telephoned him yesterday.
I have tried to summarize the main points so that you
may pass them along to the Commission members.
(1) You need a minimum annual budget of $1,000 in
order to qualify for state aid (on a 50% matching
basis). This means local funds of at least $500.
(2) The open space survey (wetlands survey, and /or
natural resources inventory) need not be
completed in order to receive funds. In fact
you may seek state assistance to do this
survey.
(3) The specific design of the open space survey
may be locally determined - following general
DEC guidelines - and may use existing data and
materials wherever appropriate. Land use, owner-
ship and natural characteristics of each parcel
are some of the basic variables you would be
expected to inventory. (N.B. The local tax rolls
would provide a good beginning; a special run
could be done on vacant parcels.)
(4) The open space /natural resources survey is
supposed to lead to an open spaces plan and
eventually a larger -scale environmental plan.
This can be done in stages. I believe the only
prerequisite to qualifying for "Board" status is
that the open land be identified.
(5) It would still be possible to obtain state aid for
1978 if an application is made soon. Two budgets
would be necessary: one from January 1 -March 31
(the end of the state fiscal year) and the other
from April 1 -March 31, 1979.
I hope this information is helpful.
CITY PLP.NNING S DEVELOPMEN-T BOARD
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CITY 0J= 1 i HACA
1 OB EAST ;GREEN STREET
ITHACA, NEW YORK 14850
4 October 1977
Mr. Roger W. Yonkin
Chairman
Recreation Land Use Task Team
Tompkins County Environmental
Management Council
128 East Buffalo Street
Ithaca, New York 14850
Dear Mr. Yonkin:
TELEPHONE 272 -1713
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I want to congratulate you on your efforts on behalf of
the County EIC to acquire a portion of the Lehigh Valley
_rail right -of -way for public recreational use. Exper-
ience elsewhere indicates that abandoned rights -of -way
make excellent "strip" parks, and I endorse this project
with one qualification: experience also suggests that
off -road vehicles (including trail bikes and snowmobiles)
do not co -exist well with other kinds of use you are
planning for - hiking, jogging, skiing, biking and
horseback riding. I would urge the County to adopt
regulations curtailing or prohibiting the use of this
property by such motorized vehicles.
As you may know, the City of Ithaca, through this Depart-
ment and with the endorsement of the Environmental Com-
mission, is developing plans for a recreational bike/
pedestrian route to connect downtown with the major local
and state parks. Eventually, with the success of projects
such as yours, we can envision a county -wide network of
such recreational routes. You may be assured of our
cooperation in helping to realize that goal.
Sincerely, /
�1
H. Matthys Van Cort
Director
Planning and Development
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CITY OF ITHACA
TOMPKINS COUNTY
ITHACA, NEW YORK 14850
TELEPHONE: 272 -1713
OFFICE OF
ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION Nov. 28, 1978 CODE 607
Frank Gombas
Traffic Engineer
City of Ithaca
108 E. Green Street
Ithaca, New York 14850
Dear Mr. Gombas:
At last month's Environmental Commission meeting, we briefly
discussed the alternate -side parking regulations for on- street
parking in the City of Ithaca. We found that we did not understand
the rationale behind the regulation. Since there is no longer a
program of nightly street cleaning, we could think of no reason
for the required shifting of cars every 24 hours. Many Ithacans
use their cars only occasionally, and the shifting wastes energy
as well as being inconvenient for them.
We would appreciate it very much if you would explain the
reasoning behind this regulation.
Sincerely yours,
Patricia Ni. Carlson
Chairman
CITY OF ITHACA
CITY HALL 108 E. GREEN STREET
ITHACA, NEW YORK 14850
OFFICE OF
CITY ENGINEER M E M O R A N D U M
To: Patricia M. Carlson, Chairman
Environmental Commission
From: S. Frank Gomba.s, Traffic Engineer
Date: December 11, 1978
607 - 272 -1713
The enclosed copies of "Extracts From Common Council Proceedings"
dated August 19, 1964 and September 2, 1964, indicate the reasoning and
thoughts that went into the odd- side /even -side all -night parking regula-
tion that was enacted on a permanent basis on May 5, 1965, after months
of experimentation. It is still in effect today in intent as approved
then.
I am not aware, however, of the discontinuation of nightly street
cleaning of city streets by the city Construction and Maintenance Division.
I would suggest that you approach Assistant Superintendent John Dougherty
for information concerning this very important element in the initial
formulation of this subject regulation.
I trust the enclosed information will explain the situation as
requested.
August 19, 1964
EXTRACTS
FROM
COMMON COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
ALL -NIGHT STREET PARKING• Upon the request of Alderman Baldini,
Engineer Melchen presented and reviewed maps -nd charts showing the
present parking regal_at.ions in effect on the streets. He also reviewed
official actions taken on the subject since 1954 when alternate -side
night parking was first initiated on a temporary trial basis; and the
various suggested regulations recommended to the Council by the Board
of Public 11orks in June 1963.
By Alderman Baldini: seconded by Alderman Stall-man
1,11KEREAS, it is recognized by this Common Council that:
1. The use of automobiles in the city is increasing annually.
2. The increased size of automobiles requires more street space.
3. Insufficient off - street parking facilities exist in certain areas
of the City.
4. Eighty three percent of the city streets are too narrow to accommodate
moving two -way vehicular traffic together with parked vehicles.
5. Accumulations of ice and snow, which render the street d_= inage system
inoperable and thus hasten deterioration of city streets, have an
adverse effect upon the street maintenance budget and Capital_
Improvement Program.
6. An acceptable snow removal service is necessary to meet the public
need for reasonable and safe use of city streets for purposes of
travel, deliveries, and emergency service by police, fire, medical,
asbulancc cnd public utility r:pnir'vohicles.
7. Street cleaning operations are essential to maintain safe, sanitary,
and attractive city streets.
8. The Zoning Ordinance should reflect the need for more off - street
parking spaces.
9. No incentive exists to encourage the use, or development of, off -
street parking spaces, and
WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the public health, safety and
general welfare that the all -night parking of vehicles on public streets
be regulated., and
August 19, 1964
4,MREAS, it is deemed necessary, for the purpose of promulgating an
effective regulation of all -night street parking to, establish the
following compatible objectives which will result in:
1. Reducing the number of vehicles stored all -night on city streets.
2. Economical and efficient performance of the public works functions.
3. Reasonable and safe traffic movement.
4. Economical cost of properly signing such regulation.
5. Such regulation being easily understood by the public.
6. Such regulation conforming to the statutes of New York State.
7. Such regulation being efficiently enforced.
8. Providing incentive for the public to use and to develop off - street
parking spaces.
9. MinLmizing Capital Budget expenditures, end, now therefore be it
RESOLVED, that the Common Council declares that:
1. The public streets are primarily constructed and maintained
for the movement of vehicular traffic.
2. Primary responsibility for providing all -night vehicle
storage space lies with the vehicle owner, and be it further
RLSOLVLD, that, in the interest of expediting the promulgation of an
all -night street parking regulation, the Chief of Police and the City
Traffic Engineer be and hereby are directed to develop such regulation
for presentation to, and approval by, the Charter and Ordinance Committee
of the Council, Public Safety Committee of the Council, and the Parking
and Traffic Committee of the Board of Public Works prior to making such
regulation effective for a period of ninety days under the provisions
of the Traffic Ordinance Section 15 -24 (a), Emergency & Experimental
Regulations.
AYES: 8 - Macali, Baldini, Hughes, Baldwin, Stallman, Burns, Schmidt,
Hart
14AYS: 4 - Kilby, Bangs, Hunt, Yavits
Carried.
September 2, 1964
ALTERNATE ALT -NIGHT STRPjFT EA-RUNG: Alderman Baldini called attention
to a joint report prepared by the Traffic Engineer and Chief of Police,
in accordance with the Council's directive of August 19th. It contained
several proposed amendments to the traffic ordinance, divided into
four stages to establish alternate -side all night street parking on
the city's streets. A mimeographed copy of the staged proposals was
distributed to each alderman for consideration but no action was taken
thereon. (See copy attached to rinutes)
September 2, 1964
Alderman Baldini then offered a resolution to provide for alternate side all -night
parking throughout the entire city on a 90-day trial basis:
By Alderman Baldini: seconded by Alderman Hunt
RESOLVED, that the Traffic Engineer and the Chief of Police be and hereby are
authorized and directed to adopt the following temporary regulation, on a 90 -day
trial basis:
Tito parking of vehicles is hereby prohibited between 2:00 A.M. and 6:00 A.M.,
as follows:
1. On the odd numbered side of all city streets on the odd numbered days
of the calendar month.
2. on the even numbered side of all city streets on the even numbered days
of the calendar month.
AND BE IT FVR,TMA RESOLVED, that they be directed to make such regulation
effective as soon as it is possible to post perimeter signs indicating same.
Alderman Baldini stated that J. J. Clynes, Jr., former city attorney, and
our present attorney have indicated they feel perimeter posting will be
sufficient; and that the City Judge has agreed to enforce it under such posting.
Charles R. Pettis, 214 South Hill Terrace, appeared before the Council and
urged that all -night parking be not lim. ted to alternate -side parking.
Alderman Kilby concurre6i. Alderman Bangs opposed the proposal because he
felt that people who live where there is parking only on one side of the
street now or where it is impossible to provide driveways and/or garages will
be penalized by having such a blanket proposal apply to all streets.
Alderman Stallman called attention to the following declaration of the
Council dated Augut 19th:
1. That the public streets are primarily constructed and maintained for
the movement of vehicular traffic.
2. Primary responsibility for providing all -night vehicle storage space
lies with the vehicle owner.
Alderman Baldwin amended the notion and presented it in the following
manner:
By Alderman Baldwin: seconded by Alderman McNeill
RESOLVED, that the Traffic Engineer and the Chief of Police be and hereby
are authorized and directed to adopt the following temporary regulation,
on a 90-day trial basis:
The parking of vehicles is hereby prohibited between 2:00 A.M. and 6:00 A.M.
as follows:
1. On the odd numbered side of all city streets on the odd numbered days
of the calendar month, except where otherwise already restricted.
2. On the even numbered side of all city struts on the even numbered days
of the calendar month, except where otherwise already restricted.
September 2, 1964
Ai\TD BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that they be directed to make such temporary
regulation effective as soon as it is possible to post perimeter signs
indicating s =ame.
AYES: 10 - Macali, Baldini, Hughes, McNeill, Hunt, Baldwin, Stallman,
Burns, Schmidt, Hart
NAYS: 2 - Kilby, Bangs
Motion Carried.
By Alderman Burns: seconded by Aldorman Baldwin
RESOLVED, that the Traffic Engineer be requested to make a study of the
effects of alternate side all -night street parking during its first
30 days of operation and report his findings thereon to the Council.
Carried.
By Alderman Baldini: seconded by Alderman Hunt
PESOLVED, that the sum of "2,100.00 be and it hereby is appropriated from
the Contingent Fund to Current Appropriations, budget account ,187 -
traffic control, to finance the purchase and installation of appropriate
perimeter signs to enforce the alternate all -night parking hereinabove
authorized.
AYES: 10 - Macali, Baldini, Hughes, McNeill, Hunt, Baldwin, Schmidt,
Hart, Stallman, Burns
NAYS: 2 - Kilby, Bangs
Motion Carried
M E M O R A N D U M
TO: Ethel Nichols, Chm. Charter $ Ordinance Committee
FROM: Patricia Carlson, Chm. Environmental Commission
DATE: February 23, 1978
SUBJ: Noise Ordinance
The Environmental Commission consensus was that we
support the proposed Noise Ordinance in general: however, two
two points deserve further attention:
1. In Article IV, 68.40 Violation, the violations refer only
to "levels" of noise. Levels are not specified in 68.24
or 68.29, and people who have noisy animals, who annoy
hospital patients, etc. might not be in violation of the
ordinance.
2. "Annoyance" itself appears to be a very vague term, and
it would be desirable to improve the wording of any
sections using this term.
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Am New York State Department of Environmental Conservatio "'
MEMORANDUM
All County, Town, City and Village Clerks; License Issuing, °r`;
To: All Environmental Conservation Officers; Fish and Wildlife S
FROM: Herbert E. Doig, Director, Division of Fish and Wildlife
SUBJECT: Important Information Regarding Issuance of 1978 -79 Sporting Licenses
DATE: August 3, 1978
LICENSES FOR 1978 -79 may not be issued prior to August 18, 1978. We are requesting
that licenses not be made available to the public before this date so as to insure
that all outlets are in receipt of license stocks and other supplies.
NEW LICENSE TYPES AVAILABLE through Legislative amendment to the Fish and Wildlife
Law are as follows:
RESIDENT SPORTSMAN LICENSE covers both small game and big game hunting and fishing.
Costs $15.50. Licensee must submit proof of a previously issued hunting or
big game license or Hunter Training Certificate and evidence of residency.
FREE FISHING- HUNTING -BIG MME to be issued to residents who qualify for a
free license. When issued to cover all activities, licensee must submit proof
of a previously issued hunting or big game license or Hunter Training Certificate.
When issued to cover fishing only, check appropriate box on face of license,
then staple hunting and big game license back tags to copy of license submitted
with monthly sales report.
NON- RESIDENT 3 -DAY HUNTING issued to cover three consecutive days of small game
hunting for the non- resident who qualifies to be issued. a hunting license.
Costs 510.50.
NON- RESIDENT TRAPPING may be obtained only from the Publications Unit, L\IYS Dept.
of Environmental Conservation, 50 Wolf Rd., Albany, NY 12233. Costs 5200.00.
TIME OF DAY OF ISSUANCE must be recorded on all licenses beginning with 1978 -79.
This additional item of information is being requested by our Law Enforcement
Section. Our Environmental Conservation Officers find that this is important
evid nc^ in citing various kinds of violations.
LOST LICENSE CERTIFICATES when issuing these beginning with the 1978 -79 license
year, please show the two -digit prefix number that appears on the original license
along with the serial number of the lost license and the type of license (e.g.
12 is the two -digit prefix for the Resident Big Game License).
POSTMARK DEADLINE FOR DEER MANAGEMENT PERMIT APPLICATIONS is September 11, 1978.
NON - SELECTION PREFERENCE CERTIFICATES are described in the 1978 deer management
permit application. These are computer - produced adhesive labels mailed to the
group leader on the 1977 application. When returned to the Division of Fish and
Wildlife as undeliverable, we will remail to the second group member named on
the application. If lost or accidentally destroyed, these labels cannot be replaced.
Details for use of certificates on the 1978 Deer Management Permit Application
and the preference system are contained in the application booklet.
CITY OF ITHACA
TOMPKINS COUNTY
ITHACA, NEW YORK 14850
TELEPHONE: 272-1713
OFFICE OF I�
ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION August 23, 1978 CODE 607
Mr. Paul Sheneman
Senior Sanitary Engineer
Department of Environmental Conservation
Syracuse, New York
Dear Mr. Sheneman:
We understand that your office will be investigating
the reports of high cyanide concentrations in the effluent
from some Ithaca industries, as measured by the engineers
of Stearns and Wheler.
I would appreciate it very much if you would keep our
commission informed of the progress of your investigations.
Our Department of Public Works has many other concerns, and
may not be aware of such problems. If your investigation
demonstrates a problem, our commission would work vigorously
to ensure that the city regulations are enforced.
Thank you very much.
Sincerely yours,
Patricia M. Carlson
Chairman
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CITY OF ITHACA
1 O EAST GREEN STREET
ITHACA, NEW YORK 14850
TELEPHONE 272- 1712
CITY PLANNING & DEVELOPMEN- 334PD CODE 6C
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September 28, 1978
Ms. Pat Carlson, Chairperson
Environmental Commission, City of Ithaca
407 N. Aurora Street
Ithaca, N. Y. 14850
Dear Pat:
Thank you for your letter of September 26th. I agree that there are
many objectives which are shared by environmentalists and the City.
Downtown development, encouragement of local business, increased
employment, and energy conservation are among them. I also agree
that one's perception of the future influences his or her opinions on
the merit - worthiness of projects which come before our various agen-
cies for review and comment.
As I said at our meeting last week, I feel it is very important that
we strengthen the communication between the Environmental Commis-
sion and the Department of Planning and Development. Furthermore, I
feel that your actions regarding the UFAIR Environmental Review have
been reasonable, have strengthened the process, and also have been
of benefit to our office.
I look forward to a continuing fruitful relationship. Please contact
me to discuss how we can start the ball rolling on the improved commu-
nication which you and I both look forward to.
Si ly,
H. M. Van Cort
Director
HMVC: jv
Nov. 28, 1978
Department of Public Works
108 E. Green Street
Ithaca, New York 14850
Dear Sirs:
We understand that you have been asked by the State of New York
to include a section on enforcement of the cyanide discharge regu-
lations in your application for state aid for the operation and
maintenance of the City of Ithaca sewer system.
Our Commission would appreciat &oneceiving a copy of this section
of the application.
Thank you very much.
Sincerely yours,
Patricia M. Carlson
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BASIL H. PATSIRSON
Secretary of State
STATE OF NEW YOR K
DEPARTMENT OF STATE
162 WASHINGTON AVENUE
ALBANY, NEW YORK 12231
May 18, 19
MEMORANDUM
TO:- Interested Individuals and Groups
FROM: Bob Hansen, Coastal Program ManagerbC.!0 - 4anSQn
SUBJECT: Summary of Major Changes to the Coastal Management
Legislation in Response to Public Hearings
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This Summary has been prepared to inform you as to the direction we have taken
in response to the various concerns expressed at the recent statewide series of
public hearings and submitted subsequently in written form as part of that testimony.
A major change made in the legislation covers the method for implementing
the Coastal Management Program. The revised legislation proposes to implement
the Program by expanding state agencies' scope of review of particular actions, so
that the Coastal Management Program's policies become a part of each agency's
existing decision- making process. Existing review procedures - in particular the
State Environmental Quality Review - would be used by state agencies in their review
of coastal projects. -This review process would allow such agencies to determine
the consistency of their actions with the Coastal Management Program. Their
decisions would not be subject to override or veto by the 306 agency. There would
be no duplication of, or lengthening of existing review procedures. No new state
agencies or boards would be created..
Other important changes made in the legislation are as follows:
PROGRAM BILL (EXECUTIVE LAW, ARTICLE 40)
The public hearings focused on three bills - a program bill, a bill addressing
water- dependent uses, and a bill covering coastal erosion hazard areas. There
are now two bills; one addresses coastal erosion hazard areas, and the second
combines the former program bill and water- dependent use bill into a single bill
adding Article 40 to the Executive Law.
In response to concerns expressed relative to the proliferation of state
bureaucratic structures, the program bill has been revised to provide that an
existing agency - the Secretary of State - serve as the lead agency for Coastal
Management rather than a Coastal Management Board. Certain aduitional responsibili-
ties have been given to the Secretary of State, relative to determining consistency
of federal actions with the State's Management Program, and receipt and administra-
tion of federal grants.
At the hearings it was suggested that if there was to be a Coastal Management
Board it should be expanded to include representation from the various geographic
regions of the coast and representation from particular areas of expertise. While
the idea of a Board was dropped, in response to the hearing suggestions, the
Advisory Committee has been structured to provide specific representation from ten
particular areas of expertise and eight specific geographic areas. In addition to
these 18 members, the Advisory Committee would be comprised of seven ex officio
members representing the state agencies with major responsibilities for carrying
out aspects of the Coastal Management Program. The-Advisory Committee would provide
advice to the Secretary on the conduct of the Program.
In response to a number of concerns
to possible lengthening of review process
that the Secretary of State, acting as th
to override decisions made by other state
consistency of particular actions would E
jurisdiction over that action, within gui
Program.
In response to many suggestions at
processes be used, the legislation has b
State Environmental Quality Review .as th
consistency with.the Coastal Management
consistency; State Environmental Quality
mechanism which will be used by agencies
determine whether they are, in fact, con
Two specific means have been added t
actions where substantial work has alread
environmental impact statement under SEQF
prior to March 1, 1980, the actions invol
that they be consistent with the Coastal
Secretary of State would, as in the earli
which must be operated consistent with tr
may submit lists of particular projects v�
determinations because substantial time,
The Secretary would determine which proje
Finally, where two or more state ag
project, and those agencies have irrecon
of an action with the Coastal Management
before either agency may request the Sec
Secretary may consult with the Advisory
COASTAL EROSION HAZARD AREAS (ENVIRONMEN
The definition of "coastal erosion
identification of dunes, beaches, and of
in situations where they provide natural
In response to concerns expressed at
erosion hazard areas must occur after prc
Department of Environmental Conservation.
In addition, the requirement that a
built so as to "insure" that such struct
controlling erosion for 30 years has bee
the Department of Environmental Conserva
for the design and construction of such
reasonable probability of controlling er
Finally, grandfathering provisionsh
so that development for which final appr
government would not be subject to the r
If you attended one of the public h
you will be receiving a full summary of
future. Meantime, we thank you for your
hich were raised at the hearings relative
s, the legislation has been revised so
306 agency, would not have the power
agencies. Determinations as to the
determined by the agency with
elines set by the Coastal Management
he public hearings that existing review
en revised to provide for the use of the
mechanism by which state agencies determine
rogram. The statute itself will require
Review is envisioned as the procedural
to analyze their proposed actions to
istent.
o the legislation to "grandfather "certain
y been undertaken. First, if a final
or NEPA has been prepared and filed
ved will not be subject to the requirement
Management Program. Second, while the
er draft, identify state agency programs
e Coastal Management Program, state agencies
hich should be excluded from consistency
money or work has already been expended.
cts would be "grandfathered ".
ncies have jurisdiction over a particular
i.lable differences as to the consistency
Program, either agency or an applicant
etary to resolve the differences. The
ommittee in any dispute resolution.
CONSERVATION LAW, ARTICLE 34
azard areas" has been expanded to permit
er natural areas as erosion hazard areas
protection against erosion to other land.
public hearings, the identification of
gram regulations are adopted by the
proposed erosion protective structure be
re has a reasonable probability of
revised. The new requirement calls for
ion to promulgate standards and criteria
rotective structures so that they have a
sion for at least 30 years.
ve been added to this legislation also,
val has already been obtained from a local
gulations.
arings, or submitted written testimony,
hat particular public hearing in the near
interest.
CITY OF ITHACA
TOMPKINS COUNTY
ITHACA, NEW YORK 14850
OFFICE OF TELEPHONE: 272 -1713
ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION July 31, 1980 CODE 607
Dear
The Environmental Commission has been charged by the Common
Council with the investigation of and recommendation on alternatives
to the alternate side of the street parking system. First enacted
in 1965, the system has remained in effect with few modifications,
none of which changed the system.
Enclosed is the rationale which Council followed in adopting
the 1965 ordinance.
Because we believe that most neighborhoods in the city have
some thoughts on the current arrangement, we invite you, on behalf
of your Association, to share those thoughts with the Commission.
We are most interested in learning of alternatives which ought to
be examined, though we are, of course, interested in any problems
your neighborhoods are experiencing as a result of alternate -side
parking.
Will you or a representative plan to attend a meeting of civic
association representatives and Environmental Commissioners on
Wednesday, August 13, at 7:30 p.m. in the Common Council Chambers.
We look forward to an exchange of ideas and a creative alternative(s)
to present to Common Council for consideration.
Sincerely,
William Burbank, Chairman
Elva Holman
Common Council Liaison
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OFFICE OF
CONSERVATION ADVISORY COUNCIL
CITY OF ITHACA
108 EAST GREEN STREET
ITHACA, NEW YORK 14850
M E M O R A N D U M
DATE: January 7, 1981
TO: Charter & Ordinance Committee
Planning & Development Committee
FROM: Conservation Advisory Council
RE: Odd -Even Parking
TELEPHONE: 272 -1713
CODE 607
The Conservation Advisory Council, at your request, has examined
the odd -even parking regulations enacted in 1964. As you can easily
understand, this is a complex problem. During the course of that
examination we contacted a number of other municipalities in
upstate New York, met with representatives of neighborhood
associations, and held a public meeting to receive community opinion.
As a result the Conservation Advisory Council believes the odd -even
parking regulations may have outlived their goals and should, there-
fore, be modified. The basis for this belief follow:
1. Because of topography and land -use factors, many city
neighborhoods, e.g., Willow Avenue, have specific parking
problems. The current regulations do not permit
accommodation of those needs.
2. While the regulations have exerted a strong incentive for
off - street parking and encouraged the development of
many lots, the City now faces a situation where most
available space has been used. The only remaining option
in many neighborhoods is that of replacing valuable
limited green space with a layer of asphalt and no
natural screening.
3. Although the public streets are constructed and main-
tained for the movement of vehicular traffic, in many
cases the streets are the only available option for
all -night parking. At a time when the City is working
to encourage people to remain residents, it seems
important that parking of automobiles not be seen as
a difficulty.
4. The present system forces drivers to use their vehicles
at least once each day, year around, thus wasting
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gasoline, defiling the air, and causing unnecessary
wear and tear on the vehicle.
5. The present system leads to confusion and, ultimately,
resentment. One resident refers to the system as an
"alien tax;" however, we have found widespread mis-
understanding of the ordinance by long -time residents,
as well as newcomers.
As we have looked at methods used in other communities, it has become
clear that alternatives, such as winter -time only odd -even parking
or weekly rotation with special provisions for snow emergencies, exist.
We suggest that it is time for a new study which volunteers lack the
expertise to conduct be undertaken. Because neighborhood parking is
a planning tool, we respectfully request that Council consider
directing the Planning Department to proceed with a search for the
alternatives which now best fit Ithaca.
Will Burbank
Elva Holman
for the Conservation
Advisory Council
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CITY OF ITHACA
I OB EAST GREEN STREET
ITHACA, NEW YORK 14850
OFFICE --� MAYOR
WILLIAM R SHAW
NnIO TO: fi3= Attorney
FROM: Bill Shaw, Mayor
DATE: December 15, 1983
SUBJECT: Ithaca Fire Training School - State of New York Department of
Environmental Conservation
Attached hereto please find a letter received today from the City Clerk
who received the latter via Utica, etc.. for your attention.
ATTACH.
CC: Board of Fire Commissioners
Joseph Spano
1983 -
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STATE OF NEW YORK
DEPARTMENT OF
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ALBANY, NEW YORK 12233 -0001
LANGDON MARSH
EXECUTIVE DEPUTY COMMISSIONER
December 6, 1983
Re: Site #755003 - Ithaca Fire Training School
Ithaca
Dear Sir or Madam:
In accordance with the provisions of the Comprehensive
Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980
( "CERCLA "), 42 U.S.C. §9601 et, seq., the Department of
Environmental Conservation has determined that you may be
responsible for the release or threatened release of hazardous
substances at the above - referenced site. As a potentially
responsible party, you may be liable for the present and future
costs of response, removal and remediation and for damages to the
natural resources of the State of New York at and around the
referenced site.
In view of the foregoing, this letter constitutes a claim by
the State of New York pursuant to 42 U.S.C, §9612(a) for all
costs, damages and claims recoverable now and in the future under
federal and state law, including CERCLA. Unless, in a timely
fashion, all investigative, removal and remedial work necessary
at the site and its environs is performed and unless the State is
reimbursed for all damages to its natural resources and for all
past, present and future response, removal and remediation costs,
this claim will not have been satisfied. In such event, the
State of New York may hold you liable and subject to New York's
claims under federal and state law through legal action.
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108 EAST GREEN STREET
ITHACA, NEW YORK 14850
TELEPHONE: 272 -1713
CODE 607
February 14, 1984
John H. Merriman,Jr.
NYS Dept. of Environmental Conservation
P.O. Box 5170
Fisher Amnue
Cortland, New York 13845
Dear Mr. Merriman:
The City of Ithaca Alderperson from the Fifth Ward, Carolyn
Peterson would like to obtain a copy of document 4171-83 -0330,
Protection of Waters (Dredge & Fill)
Would you please mail this document to her at 110 Dey Street,
Ithaca, New York, 14850.
Thank you.
Sincerely,
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Cal.lista Paolangeli,
Deputy City Clerk
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CITY OF ITHACA
10B EAST GREEN STREET
ITHACA, NEW YORK 14950
OFFICE OF
CITY CLERK
John Gutenberger, Mayor
City of Ithaca
108 E. Green Street
Ithaca, New York 14850
Dear Mayor Gutenberger,
TELEPHONE: 272 -1713
CODE 607
In 1985 the city adopted a revision of its Environmental Quality Review
Ordinance. In Article C of Section 36.6, it states:
Notification of Conservation Advisory Council
Any department receiving an Environmental Assessment Form, shall
within five days of such receipt, provide a copy of the document to
the Chairperson of the City Conservation Advisory Council and to the
Common Council liaisons to the CAC.
This has not been done on a regular basis, perhaps because various
city departments are not aware of this regulation. We would appreciate
it if you would facilitate this information so that we could better
carry out our duties in advising the city on environmental matters.
AM /cjh
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OFFICE OF
CONSERVATION ADVISORY COUNCIL
CITY OF ITHACA
108 EAST GREEN STREET
ITHACA, NEW YORK 14650
November 7, 1985
Commissioner Henry Williams
Room 602
NYS Department of Environmental Conservation
50 Wolf Road
Albany, New York 12233
Dear Mr. Williams:
TELEPHONE: 272 -1713
CODE 607
We are pleased that the DEC is continuing to assist
the City of Ithaca in discovering the source of the fume
problems in the vicinity of Wilcox Press. We feel that
a testing of the air near the press could greatly assist
us in determining the source of odor and would enable us
to address our citizens who continually and frequently have
complaints about noxious fumes in the area. We request that
the Special Studies Section of the Division of Air perform
such air quality samplings. If we may be of assistance
as to the various locations where the odor is greatest,
please contact us.
Sincerely,
Carolyn Perterson
Alderman, Common Council
Steve Baker.
Chairman, Conservation
Advisory Council
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MEMO TO: Steve Baker, Chair, CAC
Joseph Rundle, City Clerk
Carolyn Peterson, Alderman
FROM: Mayor John C. GLltenber er
FRO y g
DATE: January 13, 1986
SUBJECT: Residency Requirements - Conservation Advisory Council
Legal Opinion
Attached hereto please find a copy of a memorandum received from the
City Attorney in regard to the above entitled matter for your information.
ATTACH.
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Joseph Rundle, City Clerk
Carolyn Peterson, Alderman
FROM: Mayor John C. GLltenber er
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DATE: January 13, 1986
SUBJECT: Residency Requirements - Conservation Advisory Council
Legal Opinion
Attached hereto please find a copy of a memorandum received from the
City Attorney in regard to the above entitled matter for your information.
ATTACH.
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RE: Residency Requirements - Conservation Advisory COUnCil
I have been requested to render an opinion visa -vis the residency
requirements of a member of the Conservation Advisory Council.
The Conservation Advisory Council is authorized and created pursuant
to Section 239 -x of the GeneraLINIunicipal Law.
Said law, by itself, does not establish a residency requirement.
However, residency requirements continue to be controlled by the
Public Officers L,aw of the State of New York - specifically Section 3.
Under the provisions 017 this law a distinction is made between employees
and "public officers ". There is no requirement that a municipal employee reside
in the municipality in question. A public officer however must be a resident of
the political subdivision which ho /she serves.
The question then is reduced to whether or not a member of the Con-
servation Advisory Council is a public officer. 1`Iy opinion► is in the affirmative.
A public officer is one wlio is required to discharge duties for the
public and the duties entrusted to him /her are official and a public charge.
The courts have determined that the following positions arc public officers
within the meaning of the laiv in various cases (this of course is not an ex-
haustive list) : Legislators, District Attorneys, School Board P,iembers, bridge
Commissioners, Park Commissioners, Election Commissioners, highway Superintendents,
Urban Renewal Agency Members, Library Trustees, Planning Board Members. This
I hope will give you an idea of the scope of the concept.
The City as for other offices can pass a local la -iv changing the require-
ment. A resolution, however, is not sufficient.
LRS:bw
STEVE BAKER
CAC
JOSEPH RUN DLE
COMMON COUNCIL
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STANLEY FINK
Speaker of the Assembly
Dear Friends,
THE ASSEMBLY
STATE OF NEW YORK
ALBANY
Speaker's Regional Office - Rochester
New York State Assembly
Suite 305 Irving Place
30 West Broad Street
Rochester. New York 14614
November 7, 1986
New York State's departments and agencies are the keepers of a
wealth of information on laws that affect you and services that
can help you. A good deal of that information is contained in
reports, pamphlets, posters, newletters, and manuals that are
available to the public.
To help you take advantage of these resources, the Regional Offices
of Assembly Speaker Stanley Fink have compiled the New York State
Agencies Publications Guide. The only complete reference of its
kind, the guide provides a detailed list of material published
by each State agency and information on how to order.
Of particular interest to you and your organization may be
publications prepared by the Department of Environmental
Conservation, the Power Authority of the State of New York, and
the Energy Office.
°.�If you wish to receive a copy of the Publication Guide, please
write or call our office at 305 Irving Place, 30 West Broad Street,
Rochester, New York 14614, 546 - 1.011. We do have a limited supply
of the guide, so we will honor requests on a first -come, first - served
basis.
Please do not hesitate to contact us if we can be of assistance in
matters relating to State government.
Sincerely,
wa, Ie
Uta Allers
Assistant Director
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Douklas Ward, Esquire
Law Department
NYS Environmental Protection Bureau
Room 255, Justice Building, The Capitol
Albany, NY 12224
Dear Mr. Ward;
Following our conversation of Friday afternoon, January 16, I am
forwarding to you background information the city of Ithaca's problems
with Wilcox Press. Also enclosed is the existing municipal code
covering noxious fumes.
It appears that the emissions problems are due to infrequent cleaning
on the part of Wilcox. In spite of the recent installation of a new
pollution control device, there havebeen some complaints of odor.
Therefore, with past history in mind (infrequent cleaning and xe eventual
deterioration of the core condenser) and only sporadic action and
communication on the part of the DEC (two years of promises from Mr.
Norm Boyce, regional air pollution control engineer, to run air quality
tests), the city is exploring other avenues in handling this problem.
Is there any model legislation that would apply to this situation? We
would be very grateful for any information or advice you could forward.
Sincerely,
Ashley Miller
Chairman
OFFICE OF
CITY CLERK
CITY OF ITHACA
106 EAST GREEN STREET
ITHACA, NEW YORK 14850
January 20, 1987
Douglas Ward, Esq.
Law Department
NYS Environmental Protection Bureau
Room 255, Justice Building, The Capitol
Albany,New York 12224
Dear Mr. Ward:
TELEPHONE: 272 -1713
CODE 607
Following our conversation of Friday afternoon,
January 16, I am forwarding to you background information
on the City of Ithaca's problems with Wilcox Press. Also
enclosed is the existing municipal code covering noxious
funes.
It appears that the emissions problems are due to
infrequent cleaning on the part of Wilcox. In spite
of the recent installation of a new pollution control
device, there have been some complaints of odor. There-
fore, with past history in mind (infrequent cleaning
and eventual deterioration of the core condenser) and
only sporadic action and communication on the part of
the DEC (two years of promises form Mr. Norm Boyce,
regional air pollution control engineer, to run air quality
tests), the city is exploring other avenues in handling
this problem.
Is there any model legislation that would apply
to this situation? We would be very grateful for any
information or advice you could forward.
AM/ cjh
Sincerely,
A 50N M "'(
Ashley Miller
Chairman
Conservation
Advisory Council
"An Equal Opportunity Employer with an Affirmative Action Program"
CITY OF ITHACA
106 EAST GREEN STREET
ITHACA, NEW YORK "14850
COMMON COUNCIL
MEMO TO: Common Council
Mayor Gutenberger
Corporate Counsel, Rich Stumbar
City Engineer, Peter. Novelli
City Prosecutor; Ann Clavel
Conservation Advisory Council
FROM: Dan Hoffman
DATE: July 23, 1984
RE: Wilcox Press Fumes
In the two - and -a -half years I have been on
complaints about Pollution from Wilcox Press are
have received. As you probably know, Wilcox was
for installing and operating a new press without
to install an air pollution system by the end of
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TELEPHONE: 272 -1713
CODE 607
Common Council, citizen
among the most frequent I
fined by the DEC in 1982
a permit, and was ordered
that year.
With some prodding from Common Cduncil, Wilcox did install the pollu-
tion device in December 1982. However, by the summer of 1983, the DEC and
others were again receiving repeated complaints. A DEC inspection last
September 16 revealed that the pollution control device had become clogged
and emissions were bypassing it and going directly out the stack. As a re-
sult, the DEC stipulated an 8 -month rather than 12 -month cleaning schedule.
By late Winter of 1984, I again began receiving fairly frequent com-
plaints about Wilcox Press, and noticed the fumes myself, especially in the
southern Fall Creek area. One person even sent a photograph of dense smoke
coming,from the bypass stack.
As a result of complaints, County Health Commissioner Dr. Willard Schmidt
notified DEC that he would consider closing Wilcox Press until problems with
the pollution control device are " permanently corrected and maintained." A
meeting ensued on June 1 with Dr. Schmidt, Norm Boyce from the DEC,
Mayor
Gutenberger, Rich Stumbar, and Thomas Parzialle (Wilcox Press Vice President).
DEC explained that it-had analyzed the components:of Wilcox's ink solvents
and found "most of the components to be mild or non - toxicants" (although syn-
ergistic effects may alter their toxic properties). DEC also told Wilcox that
its pollution device should operate at 90% removal efficiency, and that for
the devisee to become clogged, causing emissions to bypass it, and wait a month
or more for cleaning, "is not satisfactory." DEC said that air quality sam-
ples taken over the last month indicate that new procedures worked out with
Wilcox "have helped tremendously."
In my own conversations with Dr. Schmidt, he indicated he was not totally
satisfied with the DEC /Wilcox response, but that he cannot justify :more dras-
tic local action unless he receives clear evidence of continued problems with
fumes and an indication that the fumes are causing a health problem (as some
residents have claimed, in the past).
page 2 Wilcox Press
Although I have not noticed the fumes nearly so often in the past six
weeks, I have continued to receive complaints, from at least one source who
has kept a daily log of the fumes, into July.
It appears to me that this case is going to require continued vigi-
lance, and that there must be a systematic method of recording complaints.
To date, awareness of complaints seems to be dispersed among alderpersons,
the Mayor, the City Engineer, the Health Department, the DEC, and others.
Anyone who is reluctant to act on the basis of only a single complaint has
no easy way of knowing whether other complaints have been directed elsewhere.
One purpose of the memo is to urge you to: 1) record complaints when-
ever you get them; 2) ask constituents who have complained in the past
whether they have noticed the fumes in the past month or two; 3) ask those
who complain to keep a personal log of their observations (with dates,
times, places, aLLergiitcreactions, if any) and 3) report such complaints
to Peter Novelli, who as City Engineer is in charge of enforcing the City's
ordinance on smoke and fumes. Peter has agreed to maintain an ongoing
record and to keep inCregular contact with DEC. Perhaps with this sort of
coordinated effort we can determine more quickly when serious problems are
developing and corrective action is needed.. Residents should not have to
put up with weeks or months of discomfort because the monitoring and enforce-
ment process is too decentralized. Also, if the pollution control system
that has been installed is not adequate, we should be prepared to document
that and to seek more effective measures.
Also, Wilcox Press has asked DEC about the possibility of installing
additional presses at the City site. Although DEC has already expressed
skepticism, based on the track record to date, it may become necessary for
the City to present its own comments, with as much evidence as possible.
Thahks for your help in this matter.
cc: Dr. Willard Schmidt
Norman Boyce
RICHARD BANKS
TOMPKINS COUNTY DEPARI- THE NT OF RUTH
WILtARD C. SCHMIDT, M.D., M.P.H. Environmental Health Division
1287 Trumansburg Road
Commissioner of Health
!theca, New York 14850
607 - 273 -7275
May 6, 1984
Mr. Norman Boyce
Regional Air Pollution Control Engineer
New York State Department of
Environmental Conservation
Region 7
7481 Henry Clay Boulevard
Liverpool, New York 13088
Re: Wilcox Press
Dear Mr. Boyce:
This department has recently received many complaints regarding the inadequate
operation of the Wilcox Press air pollution control device.
I personally have observed large amounts of smoke being discharged into the
air and noted obnoxious odors.
I am concerned with the health of the people who live and work in the imme-
diate area of these stack emissions, and I must have assurances that the already
identified problems and future efficient function of the pollution control device
will be permanently corrected and maintained.
At present, and in the future, should the problem with smoke and odor continue,
the Health Department and the Department of Environmental Conservation should con-
sider closing the facility until such permanent repairs are made.
Very truly yours, f
Willard C. Schmidt, M.D., M.P.H.
Commissioner of Health
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cc: Mr. John Gutenberger, Mayor
Mr. Thomas Parzialle, Vice President
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FIRE REGULATIONS § 55.37
hereinafter provided for the violation of this Article. This
Section shall likewise apply to the performance of duty of those
employees and representatives of the engineer.
§ 55.35 Emission of dense smoke prohibited
It shall be unlawful for any person to permit the emission of
any smoke from any source whatever of .a density equal to or
greater than that density described as No. 2 on the Ringlemann
Chart. The emission of such dense .smoke is declared to be a
public nuisance and may be summarily abated by the engineer or by
anyone whom he may designate for such purpose. Such abatement
may be in addition to the fines and penalties hereinafter pro-
vided. This Section shall not be applicable to the circumstances
set forth in § 55.36 herein.
§ 55.36 Exceptions to prohibition
A. Private residences.
The provisions of § 55.35 shall not be applicable to private
residences in which no more than two families are or can be
housed. To all larger dwellings of whatever type, however, this
Article shall be fully effective and applicable.
E. Fuel- consuming devices; cleaning_
When a fire box, furnace, boiler, locomotive or other fuel -
consuming device is being cleaned out and a new fire is being
built therein, smoke of a density greater than that described as
No. 2 on the Ringlemann Chart shall be permitted for a period not
to exceed six minutes in any single period of sixty minutes.
§ 55.37 Escape of soot, cinders, noxious acids -, fumes,; gases
prohibited
It shall be unlawful for any person to permit or cause the
escape of such quantities of soot, cinders, noxious acids, fumes
and.gases in such manner as to be detrimental to any person or to
the public. or to endanger the health, comfort and safety of any
such person or of the public, or in such manner as to cause or
have a tendency to cause injury or _damage to property or busi-
ness. The escape of such matter is declared to be a public
nuisance and may be summarily abated by the engineer or by anyone
whom he may designate for such purpose. Such abatement may be in
addition to the fines and penalties hereinafter provided.
Supp. #9, 4/4/84. 55.19
OFFICE OF
CONSERVATION ADVISORY COUNCIL
CITY OF ITHACA
108 EAST GREEN STREET
ITHACA, NEW YORK 14850
November 7, 1985
Commissioner Henry Williams
Room 602
NYS Department of Environmental' Conservation
50 Wolf Road
Albany, New York 12233
Dear Mr. Williams:
i 0 TELEPHONE: 272 -1713
CODE 607
We are pleased that the DEC is continuing to assist
the-City of Ithaca in discovering the source of the fume
problems in the vicinity of Wilcox Press. We feel that
a testing of the air near the press could greatly assist
us in determining the source of odor and would enable us
to address our citizens who continually and frequently have
complaints about noxious fumes in the area. We request that
the Special Studies Section of the Division of Air perform
such air quality samplings. If we may be of assistance
as to the various locations where the odor is greatest,
please contact us.
Sincerely,
Carolyn Perterson
Alderman, Common Council-
Steve Baker
Chairman, Conservation
Advisory Councid
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Journal Stafi. �. harmful. '.`:� r
Residents of ;.the Fall Creek `The pollution issue has been an
neighborhood and South and East - ongoing ' one, . Bennett .said, "and
hills can breathe a bit easier.' I'm concerned that i'the city and
New pollution control equipment state act like •there's nothing "'they
was installed at Wilcox Press,_ 445 can do about it ".
E. State St.,'. Saturday and was acti -' City ;Attorney :Ralph Nash 'said'.-. "
7. vated on Monday. The old device enforcement is done by county. and i
was . undersized -and deteriorated state departments, and the city has
because of shortcomings in design, - - little jurisdiction over air quality
said Nor Y
man Bo ce, 'a regional air standards:
pollution `control engineer with the :_ : 'The city really 7.doesn't' have ' f
Department of Energy Conserva- much legally to..do m- theinatter," -`
tion. Nash said. "They aren't - geared to
The .installation stems from the current level of expertise.
_smoke emissions and-a_growing tide That knowledge .involves mon-
of resentment from area residents, f''itoring and condensation of hydro-
who :complained about` inhaling carbon emissions, Boyce said, and
noxious fumes and odors from the the. new equipment should be su -.
printing'facili y penor. to ;what was in place on
"I�know, that a lot of people are nally "
aware of it" said Philip Bennett, Although the appazatus is almost
925 �,N '�Tioga St ,'_who noticed a . a ,` carbon -copy ,`of : they mold 'unit,'
v`u ue odor's during his nightly See WILCOX,;'2
WIICOX
(Continued from Page 1A) NoT one at:WilcoxTvas available`:
_.Boyce said a change from'alumi- `:Jforcoinmenf.
- : num..to steel in the core condenser;, A ,,commissioner`: on the city.
should make a difference. The alu `Board of Public Works wandered '...
o' minum in: the original 'equipment .;' by the building Tuesday. and veri
had corroded and failed, he said �Jured, up .on-the. . roof to view the
No fines have been levied on the proceedings with `_'a 'DEC ;{official
_ ..
company, ;:and :Boyce 'would not and a Wilcox employee
+ comment on further actions against _'• "I could discern no odor,
Wilcox Press. smoke," said commissioner Harold
".We made demonstrations that F. Gerkin.
' far too many excursions of hydro - "I don't,know whetherthis is'the
►carbons" were escaping, he said. end of it, 'though,-.and I ,would {
i' "It probably became readily appar- think citizens should keep monitor f
'. i ent that they had to fix what they ing (it)," he said z'
had or install new equipment." DEC forms are available- at the
;,City''Alderwoman Carolyn K. city clerk's office at. 108 E. Green
_MS_
Peterson (D -5th Ward) : said the St. and require 'daily notation of
new equipment does not erase such things as air : quality ; and ,_I
months of 'discomfort and com- smoke emission •, t
plaints_ by residents.
+ : "I feel that there have been some '-The forms demand that residents
+ >> monitor air quality;'Gerkin said
extreme .violations going � on, . she
'.said. "I'd like to see some serious "I would imagine all the citizens_ "I
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By BRIAN G. BOURKE my- guess is that they would not time in one individual location. And
ITHACA — Resident complaints have nearly the problem that they while he said he noticed no odors or ,
of an odor eminating from Wilcox do in terms of residents detecting - .visible evidence of .pollution on a
Press' State Street 'plant have odors," he said.: recent visit to Ithaca, he is not tak
created a cloud of controversy as As a member of Ithaca's Conser- ing local complaints lightly..., : _ ;
officials from all levels of local . vation Advisory Council, Miller He referred to present toxicity
government debate over what ac- said she has heard from dozens of tests as "expensive and often incon +
tion to take. - residents with complaints similar • 'clusive," and said his staff is en- .
"I first realized that there was a to hers. Both Miller and Hoffman gaged in another study of Wilcox's .
problem about five years ago," said have been urging Common Council actions. By subpoenaing the com -
Ithaca alderman Dan. Hoffman, D- to take more definitive action on pany's inventory records, the DEC
5th Ward. "I brought it to the atten- . the matter. can compare the amount of sol-
tion of Common Council in the fall "Council should get ready for a vents present at the start of produc
of 1982." big push on this matter," said Hoff- tion with the amount recovered at
Council's concerns were pre- man. the end.
sented to the state Department of The city actually has few ave- , "The difference will reflect the
Environmental Conservation, and nues of action, according to Rich- •amount vaporized," said Boyce. ` -`If
Wilcox was cited for violating the : and Stumbar, Ithaca's corporate they have doubled production since
terms of the permit that ' allowed counsel. Although Ithaca does have they applied for their permit, that
them to vaporize a certain amount a law regulating emissions from means they have doubled the '' r
of contaminants., local plants, it is mainly a smoke amount of ink they use and most -
Pollution control devices were control ordinance, said Stumbar. likely the amount of pollution they .
installed as a result of this citation, "The smoke itself is not so dense are emitting."
according to Norman Boyce, re- as to be addressable under the Wilcox's problems arise from the
gional air pollution .control engi - smoke control ordinance," .he' solvents contianed in the printing
neer for the DEC in Syracuse.' added. "The real question is ink. Under current legislation, a
But both Hoffman and Boyce whether or not what is being emit firm is allowed to emit 10 pounds of
agreed that the filters clog very ted is dangerous, and it is very hard such contaminants an hour, but the
easily and that the failure of Wilcox . for the city to deal with problems of amount does vary`depending on en-
to keep them clean could be the toxics. Essentially we are. pre- vironmental conditions. When Wil-
cause of the rash of recent com - emmpted by the DEC in these mat- cox was found to be exceeding this
plaints.' - ' _ ters." amount in 1982, the company. was
"We know that Wilcox has had Tompkins County Environmen- ordered to install the controls. 3.
problems to ealth Director John Anderson If Wilcox .is again found .to be
gin Boyce. : ' said a county is powerless as exceeding the amount of contami
shley Miller of 118 Cascadrlla well. pant emissions allowed in the per
treet said the odor is strongest in "U less'the DEC delegates mit, the company's application
the early morning and late evening, powe to us on certain matters, we would have to be re- evaluated, ac- -
when the air is the stillest. She com- ca my act intermediary and cording to Boyce, although he de-
pared the smell to that of a burning r y the complaints," he said. ' clined to speculate on any disciplin
crayon "or those flame -throwers Hoffman said the problem lies in ..ary action that would result.
that you use to start your charco the fact that the DEC is not in Ith He added that his office is-antici
ac re regularly. He added that he atin extra funding to conduct in
riquets." .::._ .. g Y P g g
ri.et at Wilcox will support inclusion of extra depth testing Of specific problems
`Press'was unavailable for com - funds in the 1986,city budget to `., areas in the. - district, and he cited ,`•
ment despite repeated attempts.: equipment for city Engr the area around Wilcox as an excel
"I've traced that smell right to ` neer Peter Novelli to test for toxic " lent candidate for such tests...,- '
the Wilcox plant," added Miller "It ity in the area himself. Meanwhile, ;Ithacan ;are grow
seems to travel right down the Ca- "He could then take these results ing more .'en as the odor
scadilla Creek gorge." to'the DEC and they would have to _: ronger.
Boyce said Ithaca's landscape, `.listen," said Hoffman. Not only is it* obnoxious, sai
dotted with various gorges and Boyce said his office is respons' Miller, "but we just can't help won
falls, could be intensifying Wilcox's ble for monitoring 6,000 smok - .'dering what the chemical composi- Y
problems.. stacks, or "erhission points" a d tion of that stuff is. What are we
"If they"-were up on top of a hill, 'cannot spend extended amounts really breathing ?"
CITY OF ITHACA
108 EAST GREEN STREET
ITHACA, NEW YORK 14850
OFFICE OF
CONSERVATION ADVISORY COUNCIL
Public Education Department
Water Pollution Control Federation
601 Wythe Street
Alexandria, VA 22314 -1994
To Whom It May Concern:
TELEPHONE: 272 -1713
CODE 607
January 24, 1987
A copy of your little brochure "Hazardous Waste - What You Should
& Shouldn't Do" has recently come to our attention. Our Council would
like to make these available to city residents and others concerned about
our environment. Can you tell me how we can acquire a supply of these
brochures for distribution? We would be interested in 100 copies at
first and might need more as interest grows. The "Waste Chart" seems
to be especially clear.
Do you have other such material, e.g., posters or copy for
newspapers and radio stations? We would be interested in seeing such
material. Thank you for your help.
Sincerely,
Alice Anthony
Secretary
a/
CC: A. Miller, Chairman
An Equal Opportunity Employer with an Affirmative Action Program"
CITY OF ITHACA
108 EAST GREEN STREET
ITHACA, NEW YORK 14850
OFFICE OF
CONSERVATION ADVISORY COUNCIL
February 4, 1987
To: CAC Members
TELEPHONE: 272 -1713
CODE 607
This has not been prepared in final form and is for your comments on or
before our next meeting. Thanks.
John Semmler
(253 -3755)
"An EOual ODDOrtunity EmDlover with an Affirmative Action Program"
CITY OF ITHACA
108 EAST GREEN STREET
ITHACA, NEW YORK 14850
OFFICE OF
CONSERVATION ADVISORY COUNCIL
TELEPHONE: 272 -1713
CODE 607
The Conservation Advisory Council
(CAC) is a committee comprised
of Ithaca residents appointed by the Mayor.
Its charge, taken directly
from Local Law 106 is to " -- advise the Common Council on matters affecting
the preservation, development and use of the
natural and physical features
and conditions of the City insofar as beauty,
quality, ecologic integrity and other
environmental factors are concerned and in the case of human activities and
developments, with regard to any major threats
posed to environmental quality
so as to enhance the long range value of the
environment to the people of the
City." In addition, the law provides for the
CAC to "....conduct a program
of public information int he community which
shall be designed to foster increased
understanding of the nature of environmental
problems and issues and support
for their solution."
It is the spirit of the law that the CAC wishes to alert citizens of
the City of Ithaca to a serious environmental threat: the continued use of
road salt on our sidewalks, parking lots and streets.
There are some serious environmental concerns that relate directly
to the application of road salt (NaCI) :
It disturbs a plant's ability to absorb and transport moisture
and minerals. In moderate concentrations it damages and eventually destroys
trees, shrubs, and ground covers.
The brine it produces eventually reaches our streams and Cayuga
Lake changing the salinity and ph of these habitats. Aqualic plant and animal
ecosystems are severely altered or destroyed.
Municipal water supplies are frequently affected. A recent
Massachusetts study found 50 municipal water suplies contained sodium levels
above the State drinking water contamination level of 20 mg. /l. High sodium
intake is a clear human health concern.
Animals that feed throughout the winter (particularly pheasants and
other birds and deer) are subject to physical stress and death through
consumption of salt along our highways.
Aside the environmental costs posed by using salt as a chemical
deicing agent lie the financial costs.
"An Equal Opportunity Employer with an Affirmative Action Program"
Conservation Advisory Council -2-
A study conducted a few years ago showed that in 1980 the U.S.
spent $283 million on the purchase, storage and application of road salt.
In that same year vehicle damage alone was estimated at as much as $2.8
billion.
The increased cost to taxpayers for highway, bridge and "infrastructure"
repair resulting directly from the use of road salt is beyond estimation. In Ithaca
we need only look at Parking Garage repairs and bridge painting repair and
replacement to feel the tax impact of road salt.
While we have all felt inconvenience by Ithaca's "low- salt" policy,
the CAC wishes to offer the following observations and recommendations:
Ithaca is a hilly City in a cold climate. Snowy or icy conditions
in this area call for wise winter driving. To expect summer conditions on our
streets in January or February is to deny nature. Nature is perfect but as
man attempts to undo nature we create environmental havoc.
1) Plan on winter conditions. Leave more time to get from place to
place than you do in the summer.
2) Buy appropriate tires for snow and ice.
3) Consider buying a vehicle with better traction (front wheel or
four wheel drive are better than rear wheel drive)
4) Drive differently than in summer. Leave more stopping room,
go slower around corners, don't slam on the brakes, be more alert for other
drivers.
Lobby for our City to explore alternatives to massive doses of road
salt • In certain conditions cinders are best, in others sand or sand and salt or
cinders and salt are preferred. Lets encourage the DPW to examine street
conditions and use salt only when absolutely necessary.
Lobby for more snow removal equipment rather relying on chemically
melting snow and ice. More and improved snow plows are examples of how we
can shift budget priorities away from salt.
Encourage our City officials to monitor salt application. A little
salt should go a long way.
As pedestrians we should be careful when walking. Buy proper foot-
wear. Wait for cars to stop before leaving the curb.
Use public transportation. Walk rather than drive.
The CAC is hopeful that residents of the City and the region will
support a low or no salt policy. If we stop to express our concerns to elected
and appointed city officials progress can be made. However, and more importantly
if we take our time and enjoy the winter spectacle that nature creates (rather
than chemically denying it) we have a chance of preserving rather than destroying
our environment.
The Conservation Advisory Council
v �
n
` "rte ', i,�•.
1 i s
OFFICE OF
CONSERVATION ADVISORY COUNCIL
Ithaca Journal
123 East State Street
Ithaca, New York 14850
Dear Editor:
CITY OF ITHACA
10B EAST GREEN STREET
ITHACA, NEW YORK 14850
TELEPHONE: 272 -1713
CODE 607
February 20, 1987
The Ithaca Conservation Advisory Council believes that a winter
low -salt policy should be adopted by the Department of Public Works.
We therefore would appreciate your publishing the enclosed as an op.
ed.
Thank you.
JMcS /cjh
j0 incer I
hn McShane
Spokesman
Ithaca, CAC
"An Equal Opportunity Employer with an Affirmative Action Program"
OFFICE OF ,
CONSERVATION ADVISORY COUNCIL
CITY OF ITHACA
108 EAST GREEN STREET
ITHACA, NEW YORK 14850
LOW SALT SAVES!!
TELEPHONE: 272 -1713
CODE 607
The Conservation Advisory Council (CAC) is a committee comprised
of Ithaca residents appointed by the Mayor. Its charge, taken directly
from Local Law 106.5 is to " -- advise the Common Council on matters
affecting the preservation, development and use of the natural and physical
features and conditions of the City insofar as beauty, quality, ecologic
integrity and other environmental factors are concerned and in the case
of human activites and developments, with regard to any major threats
posed to environmental quality so as to enhance the long range value
of the environment to the people of the City." In addition, the law
provides for the CAC to "....conduct a program of public information
in the community which shall be designed to offer increased understanding
of the nature of environmental problems and issues and support for
their solution."
It is the spirit of the law that the CAC wishes to alert citizens
of the City of Ithaca to a serious environmental problem: the continued
use of road salt on our sidewalks, parking lots and streets.
There are some serious environmental concerns that relate directly
to the application of road salt (NaCI) :
It disturbs a plant's ability to absorb and transport moisture and
minerals. In moderate concentration it damages and eventually destroys
trees, shrubs, and ground covers.
The brine it produces eventually reaches our streams and Cayuga
Lake, changing the salinity of these habitats and potentially altering
or damaging aquatic ecosystems.
Municipal water supplies are frequently affected. A recent
Massachusetts study found 50 municipal water supplies contained sodium
levels above the State drinking water contamination level of 20 mg. /I.
High sodium intake is a clear human health concern.
"An Equal Opportunity Employer with an Affirmative Action Program"
T
Conservation Advisory Council
Wildlife that feed throughout the winter are subject to physical
stress and death through consumption of salt along our highways.
Aside the environmental costs posed by using salt as a chemical
deicing agent lie the financial costs.
A study conducted a few years ago showed that in 1980 the U.S.
spent $283 million on the purchase, storage and application of road salt.
In that same year vehicle damage alone was estimated to be as much
as $2.8 billion.
The increased cost to taxpayers for highway, bridge and "infra-
structure" repair resulting directly from the use of road salt is beyond
estimation. In Ithaca we need only look at Parking Garage repairs and
bridge painting repair and replacement to feel the tax impact of road
salt.
While we have all felt inconvenience by Ithaca's "low- salt" policy,
the CAC wishes to offer the following observations and recommendations:
Ithaca is a hilly City in a cold climate. Snowy or icy conditions
in this area call for wise winter driving. To expect summer conditions
on our streets in January or February is to deny nature. Nature is
perfect but as man attempts to undo nature we create environmental
havoc.
1) Plan on winter conditions. Leave more time to get from place
to place than you do in the summer.
2) Buy appropriate tires for snow and ice.
3) Consider buying a vehicle with better traction (front wheel
or four wheel drive are better than rear wheel drive) .
4) Drive differently than in summer. Leave more stopping room,
go slower around corners, don't slam on the brakes, be more
alert for other drivers.
Lobby for our City to explore alternatives to massive doses of _ --
salt. In certain conditions cinders are best, in others sand or sand
and salt or cinders and salt are preferred. Lets encourage the DPW
to examine street conditions and use salt only when absolutely necessary.
Lobby for more snow removal equipment rather than relying on
chemically melting snow and ice. More and improved snow plows are
examples of how we can shift budget priorities away from salt.
Encouage our City officials to monitor salt application. A little
salt should go a long way .
Conservation Advisory Council
As pedestrians we should be careful when walking. Buy proper
footwear. Wait for cars to stop before leaving the curb..
Use public transportation. Walk rather than drive.
The CAC is hopeful that residents of the City and the region will
support a low or no salt policy. If we stop to express our concerns
to elected and appointed city officials progress can be made. However,
and more importantly if we take our time and enjoy the winter spectacle
that nature creates (rather than chemically denying it) we have a chance
of preserving rather than destroying our environment.
The Ithaca Conservation Advisory
Council
JMcC /cjh
CC: Ashley Miller, Chairman CAC
T
+ ( A Conservation L,dvisory Co..ncil
City of Ithaca
108 E. Green St,
Ithaca, NY 14850
Sept. 17, 1c,87
New Yorl, State Urban Development Cornoration
Attn : T,'s . Eileen YcEvoy
1517- Broadway
T%Y, NY 10076
Dear Ks. T.cEvoy • GlDi 1'(>7C�Mi';V —j1 1rYQS
I �A
At the Septem:`er 16th meeting of the City of Ithaca's
Conservation Ldv sort' Councll,A-- decided to inform the TT)C
of cur unanimous onoosition to the nr000sed site for Ccrnell's
Engineerin��TheOry Center '- %u,.;lC:ing2. lue feel that the sl +
t if t;. �ruc pure
is 'quilt into the rorthern edge of C sci.dilla GorE7e, the gcrFe
? r 'a'' r'r� irrevocably da:rr.aged, �-oth estfeticallv.,`a:�a1
environmental y. Despite the Cornell ara: „inistration s claims to
the contrary,. that there are indeed reasonacle alternative
sites. It rs cl ear
Yany city residents- -both affiliated and unaffiliated vlth
Cornell -- depend on the gorge as a rcfuge fror. the increasingly
urbanized camous and city. The Fore is not just a luxury that
can be dispensed with; it is essential to both the nhysical
and mental well being of all who use it. If the Theory Center is
built as oronosed, the illusion/ that one is far removed from the
pressures of city and cerr_nus will be Pone forever. The particular
section of the gorge in v,hich the buildinw would stand is unusual
in its t000�,-ranhy: Vnile Trost of the Forge is steep an(] inaccessible,
this section has a gentle erough grade to permit easy ,,;alkin� or
sitting. Even in summer when the trees pre covered with leaves,
the buLldinE would dominete the scene .r0t would be visible both
through and above the trees from rvny`ioleces alcr.z the vFrious
trails. T� i Ct f�Q.13 hf of
We are also concerned with the imnact the building would have on
the flora and fauna of the gorgc, and perhaps on the stream, quality
as well. The roots of meny nlents standing outside the construction
zone would be destroyed, effectively enlarging the zone of destruction
beyond the five feet promised for the construction itself.}'
In addition, the buildin` would absorb and then rediate out to
the gorge considerable he Ft from the Gun. There car. be no doubt
that this would alter the climate, and hence the flora and fauna,
in at least nearby areas of the gorge.
Bird life can be expected to continue the decline observed by
many birdwe tchers es construction projects have come closer end
closer to the gorge. This -)articular building would be such an
intrusion that it is doubtful that the bird life would recover
after comoletion of construction; many species require p7reater
orivacy than the building vould allow.
�'Srsil1e oU r concern is orimarily with the imnect on the - rpre
itself Were would be a serious aesthetic imoect fr the other
side of the ldinr: as well. For instance, thu ldin would
block out views not-_only of the gcr¢e woods,-='Lf also of distant
hills from points on '-the camous to the,, rorth. Unfortunately,
the building was not des!Fned to re- ^attrective. The current restful
/W views would thus be renlaced�' .y a eyesore W -� h m ��r���n, the
city' building code restric -`s the hbl -ght of bui ding "to 6 feet --
:, height far e /xceeded.. -b'y the Theory dente-r. Very tall buildings,
especially ones w ttf no redeeming architectural features, ere knewln
to have an ad s se impact on people's mood. 44'hi1e._we do not
expect to - 1ff"luence Correll in this regard, we do feel .that this
very l� building r?oes not belong along the eds-e of the 'vor�e.� ,
Eve a much smaller 't�uildinE- should not be olaced in such C:
1 site.
We urge the UDC to refuse funding for this or any other building
at the nr000sed site. If clans are revised, using a nearby site, we
reeommend a buffer zone of at least 25 -70 feet between the building
and the gorge woods.
;sincerely,
Ashley Yiller, Chairman
cc: Cornell Board of Trustees'
Provost Robert parker
Vice President Malden Nesheim
Robert Cook, Director•, Cornell Plantations-