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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMN-BFC-2009-03-10ITHACA BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS MARCH 10, 2009 AGENDA I. CALL TO ORDER II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES III. ADDITIONS /DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA IV. PERSONS WISHING TO SPEAK TO BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS V. CORRESPONDENCE VI. MEMBERSHIP CHANGES VII. MISCELLANEOUS REPORTS: A (� A. TOWN OF ITHACA B. AUDIT C. TOMPKINS COUNTY FIRE ADVISORY BOARD VIII. DEPARTMENT REPORTS: A. CHIEF B. DEPUTY CHIEF /TRAINING C. FIRE PREVENTION - Codes Division - Fire Investigation Unit - Juvenile Firesetters Program - Public Education IX. OLD BUSINESS - Resource Recovery X. NEW BUSINESS - Discussion of Town of Ithaca 2% distribution. XI. EXECUTIVE SESSION XII. ADJOURN ITHACA BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS FEBRUARY 10, 2008 MINUTES PRESENT: Commissioners Romanowski, Alexander, Gilligan, Hoard and Kelly. I. Chair Romanowski called the meeting to order at 1808 hrs. II. Additions /Deletions to the Agenda: Clerk Flynn has copies of the 2% forms if anyone needs one. Add to New Business: Purchase of Ithaca Fire Department patches. III. Correspondence: Companies 1 & 6 submitted their required 2% forms. Both forms were given to clerk Flynn. IV. Persons wishing to speak to the Board of Fire Commissioners: Lyman Baker thanked the Board for the opportunity of going over the map book. Mr. Baker said that the task was overwhelming due to the fact that the most recent list available was from 8/19/01. He gave the list back to the Board and said that he assumes that they are getting their fair share of the 2% money. Chair Romanowski asked if any new streets had been created. Chief Wilbur said that most of the new streets have been in the Town. Dave Cornelius said that there have been no further Fire Advisory Board meetings. If there is on in the future, he will forward along a report. Also, a Fire /Police meeting will follow tonight's meeting at 7:30pm. Chair Romanowski had 40 pictures from the Fireman's Memorial Service transferred to a CD. V. Correspondence: Clerk Flynn asked the Board for approval to purchase Ithaca Fire Department patches to be given to retired fire fighters who collect patches and occasionally request one from the Department. BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS FEBRUARY 10, 2009 PAGE 2 Fire Fighter Bill Baker submitted a letter to the BOFC stating that the Town of Ithaca's 2% money is being held in limbo. It is Fire Fighter Baker's suggestion that the BOFC encourage the Town of Ithaca to immediately distribute any and all 2% money and interest that was earned on the money. The Board of Fire Commissioners Donation Fund bank statement from Tompkins County Trust company showed a balance of $1,055.57 with an additional $5.06 in interest. VI. Membership Changes: None VII. Miscellaneous Reports: Town of Ithaca - Given to Clerk Flynn to be filed in Minute Book. City of Ithaca - Given to Clerk Flynn to be filed in Minute Book. Audit - There was a .06 cent difference in an invoice from Caskey's Garage. Chair Romanowski signed the audit. Tompkins County Fire Advisory Board - No Report VIII. Department Reports: A. Chief's Report (see complete written report in Minute Book). Chief Wilbur offered highlights of his report and answered questions as follows: Chief Wilbur suggested that given the new security measures in the City, that the new Board members should have photo I.D.'s. If any one needs one, a photo can be taken after the meeting. 800 MHz System - We are still waiting for mobile radios to be installed in engines and aerials. BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS FEBRUARY 10, 2009 PAGE 3 Communications MOU between Tompkins County and the City of Ithaca - Had another meeting. Action steps from the last meeting included drafting a successor MOU for consideration by the parties. Outstanding Issues: CAD upgrade Status Function button Alarm receipt by CAD with verification that no alarms are missed. Strategic Funding for Firefighters (S417) - The S417 group will convene as soon as possible to approve a status report. All FEMA requirements have been submitted. Training Center - Very little to report from AC Willis Sheldon. B. Deputy Chief's Report (see complete written report in Minute Book). DC Dorman offered highlights of his report and answered questions as follows: Most of the Department vehicles have the 800 MHz radios. 945 has a new radio and lights. 947 is next. C. Fire Prevention Bureau (see complete written report in Minute Book). DC Parsons offered highlights of his report and answered questions as follows: This month's report includes a 2008 summary for the Fire Investigations Unit's activities. Common Council approved the proposal to raise inspection fees. IX. Approval of Minutes Chair Romanowski made a motion to approve the minutes of the February 10, 2009 with one typo. Seconded by Comm. Gilligan. Voted unanimously. BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS FEBRUARY 10, 2009 PAGE 4 X. Old Business: Copies of the Resource Recovery information were handed out. Comm. Gilligan said he didn't see any estimates on incidents. He asked if it is worth the combined efforts based on past history. Chief Wilbur responded that since we have an extraordinary incident report, we could use those numbers. Comm. Kelly mentioned that Collegetown tends to have the "entitlement" mindset. Chair Romanowski asked if the Board was in agreement that they should pursue the right channels. Comm. Kelly had questions on the wording on page 2, line 57. She wanted to know if "careless" is a legal term. DC Dorman responded that the document would go through the Legal Department for review of the language. Chair Romanowski stated that the fee schedule needs to be updated. Comm. Gilligan asked if the Board is being asked for approval and to who is this going to. Chief Wilbur responded that it would go to Legal first and then to the other channels (City Attorney, Town of Ithaca, Common Council, Ithaca College, State Parks, Cornell, etc.) Chair Romanowski feels that anything that the Department can do to cut back on expenses, the better the public will receive it. Extensive conversation continued on this topic. Comm. Gilligan asked that if once it comes back from Legal, would we have an opportunity to review it before it goes public. Chair Romanowski responded "yes ". BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS FEBRUARY 10, 2009 PAGE 5 XI. New Business: 2% forms will be put in the Company's boxes The Board approved the purchase of 25 Departmental patches from the Donation Fund. The patches will be distributed on a discretionary basis. Hearing no further business, the meeting adjourned at 0976 hrs. Respectfully submitted, Randy L. Flynn, Clerk Board of Fire Commissioners (Minutes will be reviewed at the March 10, 2009 meeting) CITY OF ITHACA 310 West Green Street Ithaca, New York 14850 -5497 OFFICE OF THE FIRE CHIEF Telephone: 607/272 -1234 Fax: 607/272 -2793 Monthly Report of the Fire Chief to the Board of Fire Commissioners, for the March 10, 2009, meeting. LIFE SAFETY DIVISION Administration 1) Career Personnel Report a) See Deputy Chief Dorman's report. b) Office Hiring Financial Management Assistant, full time: As of Saturday, 10 JAN 09, Civil Service examinations for all office positions have been given. Further action on office positions will occur when exam scores are received. [No change from last month] 2) Operating Budget Status a) Please see the updated account balances sheet for 2009. 3) County Communications and 911 Program a) 800 MHz System: Mobile radios have been installed in four engines, one aerial, and five staff cars. The balance of the radio installations have not been scheduled as yet. b) Communications MOU between Tompkins County and the City of Ithaca: The last meeting was held 21 JAN 09. Action steps from the last meeting included drafting a successor MOU for consideration by the parties. The next meeting will be held at 1100 hrs, 18 MAR 09. The group has been discussing whether or not the MOU is still relevant to current operations. A new MOU is being drafted from scratch to help determine whether the relationship can or should be established in a different manner. 4) Grants and Donations No activity. 5) Strategic Funding for Firefighters (S4F) "An Equal Opportunity Employer with a commitment to workforce diversification." ��� Fire Chief's Report for March 2009 The S4F group will convene as soon as last month.] 6) City -Town Fire Contract Negotiation Discussions between the city and town considered. [same report as last month_ 7) Resource Recovery Legislation At the City Attorney's Office for 8) Foreign Fire Insurance Distribution 10 MAR 09 Page 2 of 4 possible to approve a status report. [same report has occurred and next steps are being A report issued by the Town Budget O ficer today revealed the payment formula for foreign fire insurance from the Town of Ithaca has been incorrect for years. Rather than the distribution based on the proportion of taxable property we understood was being used, the formula was based on the proportion of total budgets. This resulted in significant underpayments to the Cayu a Heights Fire Department. A resolution to address the inequity was proposed and accepted. This is a 50150 split for the next three years (balance of CHFD contract with the Town), with the a new agreement to be agreed upon at that tim . Fire Prevention Bureau 1) Please see Deputy Fire Chief Parson's month of December. Safety Section 1) Protective Equipment Maintenance S of Fire Prevention Bureau activities for the tion Resolution Lt. Chris O'Connor has introduced a ne method of purchasing personal protective equipment that allows each fire fighter die opportunity to select the PPE that best fits their body type. As a result, there is no eed to consider a resolution to standardize PPE across the department. OPERATI Response 1) Monthly Call Report DIVISION Fire Chief's Report for March 2009 10 MAR 09 Page 3 of 4 See distributed reports for FEB 2009. A series of final reports for 2008 will be prepared and distributed as soon as possible. 2) Emergency Management a) City- Cornell Hazardous Materials MOU: The proposed MOU has been submitted to our respective legal departments for review. [same report as last month] Support 1) See Deputy Chief Dorman's reports. 2) Training Center Reports a) A usage report from AFC -MTO Willis Sheldon is not included in the report packet this month. b) Training Center addition project: Additional funding to support this initiative has not been secured as yet. [same report as last month] 3) American LaFrance Preservation Proposal At last month's meeting, FF Chris Hamilton proposed to acquire and preserve the 1985 American LaFrance (904) for use as a ceremonial piece by the Ithaca Fire Department. Mayor Peterson and I discussed the concept and she was guardedly supportive, asking for more information about current value and costs to the city. This was shared with FF Hamilton who is continuing to research the project and its feasibility. [same report as last month] Training 1) See report from AFC Sheldon. 2) AC /MTO Sheldon is currently reviewing training records along with service hours for compliance with mandates and policies. Those in arrears have been notified. He is working with each to consider current status and /or corrective action. [same report as last month] Recruitment and Retention No Report. Service VOLUNTEER SERVICES DIVISION Fire Chief's Report for March 2009 1) Summaries of Service Hours: 10 MAR 09 Page 4 of 4 Attached are reports showing active volunteer duty hours for FEB 2009, as entered in the logs. Respectfully submitted, 4 VW40 Brian H. Wilbur Fire Chief ITHACA FIRE DEPARTMENT BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS REPORT March 2009 PERSONNEL STAFFING LEVELS 1 Chief 2 Deputy Chiefs 5 Assistant Chiefs 8 Lieutenants 51 Fire Fighters 67 On duty personnel 0 Recruit Fire Fighters 3 Fire Fighters on Injury Leave 1 Fire Alarm Superintendent 1 Office Manager 1 Administrative Assistant 0.5 Financial Clerk Total employees as of 03/01/09 — 73.5 Open positions — None MUTUAL AID CALLS — From: To: Cayuga Heights, Brooktondale SELECTED CALLS — No Report SUPPORT 19 Vehicle work orders were written and 28 were closed. TRAINING — See Attached report Submitted by: J. 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Currently there are an average of 11.83 incidents per day. .Average response time for the department is 4.85 minutes. The average duration of an incident is 20.01 minutes. 50 40 30 20 10 0 Incidents by Hour of the Day 100 80 60 40 20 0 3500 3000 2500 2000 1500 1000 500 0 O M � LO O r w O O r N C2 't LO O � w O O N m O O O O O O O O - - r r r r r N N N Incidents by Day of the Week I ism SUN PION TUE WED THU FRI SAT Dollar Loss by Hour of the Day O N O C) O O O O O O r N r - N N N N O O O O O O O O O O r t- � r r Statistical Summary Board Report - January 1, 2009 - February 28, 2009 There are 37,499 records in the Incidents Table. Between Thursday, January 1, 2009 and Saturday, cebruary 28, 2009 there were 698 incidents. Currently there are an average of 11.83 incidents per day. ,Average response time for the department is 4.85 minutes. The average duration of an incident is 20.01 minutes. 3500 3000 2500 2000 1500 1000 500 200 150 100 50 0 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 Dollar Loss by Day of the Week SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT Incidents by First Responding Unit M ou 0) LO (0 It C\j (Y) CF) CY) CY) C\j Lr) 3 0 0 0 (0 ce) CO (0 0 (D 0') 0) (3) 0') 0) CY) M CY) CY) 0) Average Response Time by Unit CF) LO (0 C\1 CO It 0) CO Cl) C\j LO 3 0 0 0 (0 0 M It Cl) (D 0 't (D M 0) 0) CY) 0) 0) (3) 0) 0) M 0) CY) CF) Statistical Summary Board Report - February 2009 There are 37,499 records in the Incidents Table. Between Sunday, February 1, 2009 and Saturday, '7ebruary 28, 2009 there were 337 incidents. Currently there are an average of 12.04 incidents per day. Average response time for the department is 4.82 minutes. The average duration of an incident is 19.21 minutes. 25 20 15 10 5 0 50 40 30 20 10 0 3500 3000 2500 2000 1500 1000 500 0 Incidents by Hour of the Day Jill I O O O O p p O T N M - 2 O r O O O N M O O O O - N N N Incidents by Day of the Week �m SUN MON TUE VVED THU FRI SAT Dollar Loss by Hour of the Day O O N Q � LO O r" O O O O 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 r r r r r N N N N Loss Statistical Summary Board Report - February 2009 There are 37,499 records in the Incidents Table. Between Sunday, February 1, 2009 and Saturday, '7ebruary 28, 2009 there were 337 incidents. Currently there are an average of 12.04 incidents per day. Average response time for the department is 4.82 minutes. The average duration of an incident is 19.21 minutes. 3500 3000 2500 2000 1500 1000 500 0 140 120 100 80 60 40 20 0 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 Dollar Loss by Day of the Week I=-] SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT Incidents by First Responding Unit Runs E CO O O O CO O M It j CO p rn am rn rn rn rn rn rn rn rn rn Average Response Time by Unit rn LO 0 rn rn 0 rn NO CO M CO CO rn M rn rn rn rn j� OF I T$9a _ TOWN OF ITHACA 215 N. Tioga Street, Ithaca, N.Y. 14850 www.town.ithaca.ny.us TOWN CLERK 273 -1721 PUBLIC WORKS (Roads, Parks, Trails, Water & Sewer) 273 -1656 ENGINEERING 273 -1747 PLANNING 273 -1747 CODE ENFORCEMENT 273 -1783 FAX (607) 273 -1704 TO FROM: DATE: RE Involved /Interested Agencies: Pete Grannis, Commissioner, NYS Dept. of Environmental Conservation Janis M. Gross, Associate Transportation Analyst, NYS Dept. of Transportation Robert Derico, Dormitory Authority of the State of New York James Biggane, Assistant General Manager, State University Construction Fund Betty Capaldi, State University of New York Chancellor's Office Robert Griffith, Federal Highway Administration Nina Chung, Federal Transit Administration Michael Koplinka- Loehr, Chair, Tompkins County Legislature Liz Cameron, Tompkins County Department of Health Edward C. Marx, Commissioner, Tompkins County Departments of Planning and Public Works Bill Sczesny, Tompkins County Highway Manager Herb Engman, Supervisor, Town of Ithaca Kirk Sigel, Chair, Town of Ithaca Zoning Board of Appeals Diane Conneman, Chair, Town of Ithaca Conservation Board Brent Cross, Village of Cayuga Heights Board of Trustees /Planning Board Robin Cisne, Chair, Village of Cayuga Heights Zoning Board of Appeals Carolyn K. Peterson, Mayor, City of Ithaca Julie Conley Holcomb, City Clerk, City of Ithaca (for Common Council) Joann Cornish, City of Ithaca Dept. of Planning & Development John Schroeder, Chair, City of Ithaca Planning & Development Board Steven Beer, Chair, City of Ithaca Zoning Board of Appeals MaryAnn Sumner, Supervisor, Town of Dryden Town Board Barbara Caldwell, Chair, Town of Dryden Planning Board Oers Keleman, Chair, Town of Dryden Zoning Board of Appeals Don Hartill, Mayor, Village of Lansing Fernando DeAragon, Director, Ithaca - Tompkins County Transportation Council Joe Turcotte, General Manager, Tompkins Consolidated Area Transit Town of Ithaca Town Board Jonathan Kanter, AICP, Director of Planning �4-- February 20, 2009 Cornell University transportation- focused Generic Environmental Impact Statement (t- GEIS), Town of Ithaca, N.Y. — Filing of Findings Statement ii111Uil I'ill�4'i'S1lY 1431`1'.) I ;ih.11l' III Clit 1`chnim-y 20, 200') This is notification that the Town of Ithaca has adopted its Statement of Findings Environmental Impact Statement (t- GEIS). attached for your information and filing, purs wining Board at its meeting on February 3, 2009 r the Cornell transportation- focused Generic A copy of the adopted Findings Statement is nt to 6 NYCRR Part 617, Section 617.12. Additional copies of the Findings Statement r the t -GEIS, as well as the t -GEIS and related documents, are on file at: Ithaca Town Hall, 2.5 North Tioga Street, Ithaca, NY 14850, and are also available online at: http://www.tgeiMroi .m. If you have any questions regarding the Fin contact me at (607) 273 -1747, or by email at Att. cc: Kenneth Lynch, Director, Region 7, N.' Stan Birchenough, Resident Engineer, I :�'rian Wilbur, Fire Chief, City of Ithac2 William Gray, City of Ithaca Departure William Wendt, Director of Transporta Shirley Egan, Associate University Coi John Gutenberger, Director of Commui Minakshi Amundsen, University Plann Kathryn Wolf, Principal, Trowbridge & Annette Marchessault, Trowbridge & N George Alexiou, P.E., Martin/Alexiou/'. Nathaniel Grier, P.E., Martin/Alexiou/I Town of Ithaca Planning Board Other Stakeholder Groups and Member Statement or any aspect of the t -GEIS, please '.S. Department of Environmental Conservation [YS Department of Transportation, Region 3 Fire Department It of Public Works on Services, Cornell University isel, Cornell University ity Relations, Cornell University r, Cornell University Wolf olf of the Public SEQR CORNELL TRANSPORTATION - FOCUSED GENERIC ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT (t -GEIS) FINDINGS STATEMENT January 26, 2009 (Revised and Adopted February 3, 2009) State Environmental Quality Review Lead Agency: Town of Ithaca Planning Board Project No.: N/A Address: 215 North Tioga Street Ithaca, NY 14850 Pursuant to 6 NYCRR Part 617 of the implementing regulations pertaining to Article 8 (State Environmental Quality Review Act) of the Environmental Conservation Law and Chapter 148 of the Town of Ithaca Code, titled "Environmental Quality Review ", the Town of Ithaca Planning Board, as Lead Agency, makes the following Findings. Name of Action: Cornell Transportation- focused Generic Environmental Impact Statement (t- GEIS) Description of Action: The Transportation- focused Generic Environmental Impact Statement (t -GEIS) studied the significant transportation - related impacts of four hypothetical Cornell University population growth scenarios, and identified potential measures that could mitigate those impacts. While no growth in the undergraduate student population is planned or expected, the potential exists for growth in the numbers of employees and/or graduate students at Cornell in the future. By using a generic environmental impact statement, as provided for in the New York State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA) and its procedures, it was possible to study the transportation - related impacts of potential growth in the Cornell population on the local transportation infrastructure and surrounding residential communities. The purpose of the t -GEIS is two -fold: 1) One purpose of the t -GEIS is to provide valuable information to the Town of Ithaca (and other public bodies) about potential Cornell- related transportation impacts and mitigation strategies when considering environmental reviews of future Cornell development proposals. The t -GEIS studied the potential transportation- related impacts — to the transportation system and to neighborhoods — of four hypothetical Cornell population growth scenarios, and identified an array of reasonable mitigation measures for the potential impacts. Because of this holistic examination, the t -GEIS allows the Town of Ithaca Planning Board (and other public bodies) to understand the broad context of potential impacts on the surrounding community from future Cornell population growth, and to understand the system -wide approach to transportation planning and management at the university. 2) A second purpose of the t -GEIS was to create a device for Cornell to use in developing long -term transportation management strategies. The ide tification of mitigation strategies in the t -GEIS led Cornell to prepare its Draft Transportation Impact Mitigation Strategies (TIMS), which will serve as the university's strategic transportati n plan for the next ten years. The TIMS also discusses, complementary community projects that could be coordinated with the university's efforts. It will be updated in five -year cycles. While the TIMS is an internal Cornell document not requiring public review, the university has provided a draft of the document to the Town of Ithaca Planning Board and other involved pd interested agencies for feedback, prior to finalization. The Town of Ithaca Planning Board may consider acceptance of the TIMS, much the same way it might accept a committee repo q. Location: Figure 1 in the Final Scope illustrates the "Are- of Hypothetical Population Growth for t- GEIS ". It includes lands on and surrounding the Cornell campus in the City of Ithaca, Village of Cayuga Heights and Town of Ithaca. Figure 2 in the Final Scope illustrates "Intersections to be Evaluated According to Criteria" in the t -GEIS. Date Final t -GEIS Accepted: December 2, Date Final t -GEIS Filed: January 14, 2009 Date of Publication in Environmental Notice Bulletin: January 21, 2009 K A. Introduction: This is the Findings Statement for the Cornell Transportation- focused Generic Environmental Impact Statement (t- GEIS). The Town of Ithaca Planning Board is the Lead Agency coordinating the environmental review for this action. This Findings Statement sets forth the basis for the Planning Board's decisions and future use of the t -GEIS, based on the information and evaluations contained in the Draft and Final t -GEIS that has been prepared pursuant to the New York State Environmental Conservation Law, Article 8, as implemented by its regulations (6 NYCRR Part 617) known as the State Environmental Quality Review Act ( SEQRA), and Chapter 148 of the Town of Ithaca Code, titled `Environmental Quality Review ". This Findings Statement includes a brief description of the proposed action (see above), a description of the SEQRA process, a review of the need and benefits of the proposed action and the alternatives considered, and a statement of the facts and conclusions in the t -GEIS relied upon by the Town of Ithaca Planning Board to assist in future transportation and development - related decisions pertaining to future Cornell population growth. B. State Environmental Quality Review Act Process: Cornell University and the Town of Ithaca agreed to cooperate in the preparation of the t -GEIS. Generic EIS's are often used to evaluate the potential impacts of area -wide rather than site - specific impacts. According to 6 NYCRR Part 617.10 (the regulations implementing the New York State Environmental Quality Review Act, or SEQRA), a Generic EIS may be used to assess the environmental impacts of "(4) an entire program or plan having wide application or restricting the range of future alternative policies or projects, including new or significant changes to existing land use plans, development plans, zoning regulations or agency comprehensive resource management plans." The preparation of the t -GEIS was classified as a Type I action, pursuant to SEQRA. After circulating a Notice of Intent to serve as lead agency to coordinate the review of the t -GEIS, the Town of Ithaca Planning Board established itself as lead agency at its meeting on November 1, 2005. While scoping for a GEIS is optional, Cornell and the Planning Board agreed that a public scoping process would be undertaken to determine the scope and content of the t -GEIS. The Town of Ithaca Planning Board accepted the Draft t -GEIS as complete on July 15, 2008 and made the Draft t -GEIS available for public review and comment and circulated it to other involved and interested agencies for review and comment. A public hearing on the Draft t -GEIS was held by the Planning Board on September 16, 2008 to hear comments from the public regarding the Draft t -GEIS, and written comments were accepted until September 26, 2008. A Final t -GEIS was prepared and submitted, which included all comments made on the Draft t- GEIS and the lead agency's and applicant's responses to substantive comments. The Planning Board accepted the Final t -GEIS as complete on December 2, 2008. C. Project Need and Benefits: As a result of on -going discussions between Cornell University and the Town of Ithaca about the challenges of reviewing Cornell development and building projects in regard to potential transportation impacts, it was agreed that the preparation of the t -GEIS would yield valuable 3 information to guide future plans, initiatives, and development and environmental reviews with respect to transportation concerns. One of the purposes of the t -GEIS is to identify mitigations for the transportation - related impacts from increased numbers of people commuting to or from work or classes at Cornell. Such mitigations will serve a public need by reducing the potential for increased traffic congestion and impacts on livability in residential neighborhoods. The t- GEIS is intended to provide municipal reviewers with essential information for understanding potential impacts and mitigations associated With individual project reviews and to insure that as a whole, balancing social, economic and other essential considerations, Cornell projects are able to mitigate, to the extent practicable, the transportation- related impacts of future Cornell population growth. As stated in the t -GEIS, "the overall objective of the proposed action is to get people, not necessarily their vehicles, to the Cornell campus, thereby reducing the transportation- related impact of future Cornell population growth' on transportation systems and on neighborhood livability where transportation corridors go through neighborhoods ". There are many potential benefits of realiziing the objectives of the t -GEIS. The broadest benefits relate to climate change and environmental sustainability through the reduction of carbon emissions. More localized benefits include mitigating increased traffic congestion on area roads at peak hours. The t -GEIS enabled hypothetical population growth and its potential impact to be studied in advance of increases in the Cornell population. Many mitigation measures identified in the t -GEIS, and included in Cornell's TIMS, involve shifts in commuter behavior that can take years to be realized. Others include specific infrastructure improvements that may also require years from initial planning to the completion of construction. By identifying mitigation strategies ahead of time in the t -GEIS and TIMS, their chances of success are increased. D. Alternatives Considered: Except for the "no action" alternative, there in the t -GEIS. The t -GEIS is intended to agencies and other organizations and the p individual Cornell development - related ap transportation impacts. The t -GEIS has at draft ten -year Transportation Impact Mitigat Under the "no action" alternative, review Cornell development and environmental rev having the information that can be found in t mitigation strategies. The generic EIS fc assessment, including consideration of hypo the scope of site - specific project review. opportunity to plan ahead and develop mitil occurring. The "no- action" alternative does for future growth. e no alternatives to the proposed action described ovide useful information to Cornell itself, public lic as part of the environmental review of future cations and building applications with potential formed the basis of the preparation of Cornell's i Strategies (TIMS). >ards and agencies would continue to consider v applications on an individual basis and without t -GEIS about potential transportation impacts and at of the t -GEIS allows for the broad, overall ;tical scenarios, that would not be possible within n understanding of these impacts provides the ion strategies, prior to Cornell population growth ,t provide this opportunity for pro- active planning Ci r E. Findings of Fact: This section includes the Town of Ithaca Planning Board's findings, basis and rationale for future actions relating to the t -GEIS. 1. The Town of Ithaca Planning Board finds that through the t -GEIS Cornell University has broadly examined the potential cumulative impacts to transportation systems and neighborhoods from hypothetical Cornell population growth and background traffic growth, and has identified strategies to mitigate those potential impacts. The Planning Board finds that because of this examination, the t -GEIS helps the Town of Ithaca Planning Board (and other public bodies) to understand the potential impacts on the surrounding community from future Cornell population growth, and to understand the system -wide approach to transportation planning and management at the university. 2. The Town of Ithaca Planning Board finds that if Cornell population growth during the next ten years occurs within the scenarios examined in the t -GEIS, the mitigation strategies identified in the t -GEIS can potentially mitigate the potential transportation - related impacts of the population growth, to the extent practicable. 3. The Town of Ithaca Planning Board finds that the t -GEIS has provided a broader context than would typically be available in the course of the environmental review of an individual development project. The Planning Board finds that the t -GEIS and TIMS provide valuable information, analysis, and data regarding potential Cornell population growth, the regional transportation system, and how the transportation component of potential Cornell population growth could impact the transportation system and neighborhoods. This information can be referenced or incorporated in -development review applications. However, t -GEIS and TIMS in no way preclude the Planning Board or any other involved agency from requiring project and site specific environmental review for future individual Cornell development review applications pursuant to SEQR and Chapter 148, Environmental Quality Review of the Town of Ithaca Code. 4. The Town of Ithaca Planning Board finds that during the Board's review of the t- DGEIS, it was determined . that the background growth analysis in the t -DGEIS was underestimated. However, further analysis, found in the t- FGEIS, suggested that analyzing background growth at a higher rate could affect the timing of the need for some of the mitigation measures, but does not change the mitigations needed. 5. The Town of Ithaca Planning Board finds that even if there is no Cornell growth as examined under hypothetical Cornell population growth Scenario 1 in the t -GEIS (no Cornell population growth; background traffic growth only), Cornell plans to implement mitigation strategies as set forth in the TIMS in anticipation of future population growth. The Board finds that these strategies could have the effect of mitigating some currently existing Cornell - related transportation impacts depending on how quickly or how many such measures can be implemented in relation to the occurrence of any growth in the Cornell population. R 6. The Town of Ithaca Planning Board transportation - related impacts of hypo (approximately 300 people over to management (TDM) initiatives and enh finds that Cornell can potentially mitigate the hetical Cornell population growth in Scenario 2 i years) through new transportation demand incements to its existing TDM programs. 7. The Town of Ithaca Planning Board finds that Cornell can potentially mitigate the transportation - related impacts of hypothetical Cornell population growth in Scenario 3 (approximately 1,500 people over ten years) through new transportation demand management (TDM) initiatives and enhancements to its existing TDM programs. 8. The Town of Ithaca Planning Board finds that Cornell can potentially mitigate the transportation- related impacts of hypothetical Cornell population growth in Scenario 4 (approximately 3,000 people over ten ears) largely through new transportation demand management (TDM) initiatives and, e hancements to its existing TDM programs. The Board also finds that under Scenario 4 , ome roadway and intersection improvements may be necessary to reduce impacts further on the transportation system, and to enhance safety and way - finding. 9. The Planning Board finds that the t -G EIIS has identified potential traffic- related impacts to neighborhood livability, for each of the four population growth scenarios examined. Background traffic growth is expected to have the most noticeable effect on traffic operations and livability. The t -GEIS demonstrated that background growth itself (even if underestimated in the t -GEIS anal sis) has a comparatively larger impact on neighborhood livability than do the Cornell commuter population growth scenarios. The t -GEIS also determined that in some locations, mitigations may be warranted regardless of Cornell population growth, and many mitigation strategies were identified and might be necessary to enhance neighborhood livability. These include, but are not limited to, park -and -ride lots to intercept traffic before it gets to neighborhoods, new and enhanced vanpool and carpool programs, enhanced transit service, and new and enhanced bicycle and pedestrian amenities. 10. The Town of Ithaca Planning Board fi ds that Cornell has used the mitigation strategies identified in the t -GEIS to develop an internal strategic transportation plan known as the ten -year Transportation Impact Mitigation Strategies (TIMS): This document establishes the direction of Cornell's transportatior strategies over the next ten years. 11. The Town of Ithaca Planning Board f nds that as an internal university plan, the TIMS does not require approval outside t e university, but may benefit from support or acceptance by governmental agencies. 12. The Town of Ithaca Planning Boar( distributed the TIMS and is seeking c as well as the involved and interested Board finds that this review and feed wide mutual understanding of the univ finds that, while not required to, Cornell has ament from the Town of Ithaca Planning Board, gencies, and the public, before finalizing it. The .ck will be beneficial to fostering a community- sity's transportation strategies. 0 13. The Town of Ithaca Planning Board finds that Cornell's intention to update the TIMS in five -year cycles is appropriate and useful. 14. Cornell agrees to prepare an annual transportation report and distribute it to the Cornell community, the Town of Ithaca Planning Board and other municipal bodies around the same time of each year. The Town of Ithaca Planning Board finds that it will be beneficial to receive Cornell's annual transportation report, which will be a progress report on the implementation of TIMS, and will contain data and other information about Cornell's population growth, the Cornell population's use of alternatives to single - occupancy vehicle travel to and from work, participation in TDM programs, and status of existing and planned Cornell programs and initiatives related to transportation, and comparative data. 15. Cornell has agreed to incorporate by reference the annual transportation report in each future development - related application that has potential transportation - related impacts. The Planning Board finds that the annual report will be beneficial in the review of future development applications and will assist in understanding the effectiveness of the mitigation strategies that have been implemented. 16. The Town of Ithaca Planning Board finds that it was beneficial to develop the t -GEIS through a process that included regular input from a Resource Committee of local municipal planning staff members, elected community officials, Ithaca - Tompkins County Transportation Council ( ITCTC) and other planning staff from critical transportation - related bodies in the community. 17. The Town of Ithaca Planning Board finds that it was also beneficial that extensive public input was provided through neighborhood and public open houses, the t -GEIS website, and the t -GEIS public hearing during development of the t -GEIS. Additionally multiple presentations were provided to and input was sought from the university assemblies, university neighborhood councils, TCAT, Town of Ithaca Transportation Committee, TTCTC Planning Committee, ITCTC Policy Committee, I TCTC Joint Policy/Planning Committee, City of Ithaca Planning and Development Board, and Tompkins County. The t -GEIS process also included the preparation of a newspaper insert, a formal public hearing and additional comment period for written comments, and distribution of notifications and t -GEIS materials to involved/interested agencies for review and comment. 18. The Town of Ithaca Planning Board finds that the t -GEIS has been a useful tool to identify transportation improvement projects within the community that will be mutually beneficial to the university and the community at large. Cornell has agreed to provide $10 million in support of transportation infrastructure improvements. Implementation of these projects will require close collaboration between the University and municipalities and resource sharing that could lead to leveraging outside funding sources. 7 Having considered the Draft and Final t -GEIS, and having considered the preceding written facts and conclusions relied upon to meet the requirements of 6 NYCRR Part 617.11, this Findings Statement certifies that: 1. The requirements of 6 NYCRR Part 617 have been met; and 2. Consistent with the social, economic, and other essential considerations from among the reasonable alternatives available, the future use of the t -GEIS is an action that awi& or minimizes adverse ezvironmental impacts to the maximum extent practicable; and 3. Consistent with social, econoi environmental impacts will be practicable by incorporating as appropriate those mitigation me GEIS, and as they have been ou Strategies (TIMS). Rod Howe, Chair Town of Ithaca Planning Board 215 North Tioga Street Ithaca, NY 14850 and other essential considerations, adverse ided or minimized to the maximum extent litions to decisions on future actions where s that were identified as practicable in the t- . in the Draft Transportation Impact Mitigation 2/.7/07 D to �N- r;. '' STATE OF NEW YORK J10py DEPARTMENT OF STATE ONE COMMERCE PLAZA DAVID A. PATERSON 99 WASHINGTON AVENUE GOVERNOR ALBANY, NY 12231 -0001 CAPITAL REGION - SYRACUSE BOARD OF REVIEW In the Matter of the Petition of: Norma W. Schwab, Esq., Associate Counsel, Cornell University, appealing the Notice of Violation and Order to Remedy issued by the City of Ithaca Fire Marshal with regard to Room G85 and Room 285, Myron Taylor Hall, 524 College Avenue, Ithaca, NY 14850 "MAYOR'S OFFICE F .FP 0 2 ROB ORRAINE A. CORTES -V ZQu CITY OT111MAI DECISION PETITION NO. 2008-0647 Upon the Application for Variance or Appeal (the "Petition ") of Norma W. Schwab, Esq., Associate Counsel, Cornell University, appealing the Notice of Violation and Order to Remedy issued by the City of Ithaca Fire Marshal with regard to Room G85 and Room 285, Myron Taylor Hall, 524 College Avenue, Ithaca, NY 14850, and upon review of Code Interpretation 2008 -01 and the letter dated December 19, 2008 from Joseph Ball of the Deportment of State's Office of General Counsel to Norma W. Schwab, Esq., Associate Counsel, Cornell University (the "December 19, 2008 Letter "), the Board makes the following determinations: NATURE OF RELIEF SOUGHT The Petition pertains to an existing building containing mixed uses of Group B (business occupancy) and Group A -3 (assembly occupancy) college uses, 8 stories in height, of Type IIA (unprotected ordinary construction), approximately 133,670 square feet in gross area. The building is known as Myron Taylor Hall and is located at 524 College Avenue, Cornell University, in the City of Ithaca, County of Tompkins, State of New York. Myron Taylor Hall was originally constructed many years ago, prior to January 1, 1984. On November 4, 2008, the City of Ithaca Fire Marshal issued a Notice of Violation and Order to Remedy (the "Notice of Violation ") which indicated that Room G85 and Room 285 in Myron Taylor Hall violated section 1028.3 of the 2007 Edition of the Fire Code of New York State (the "2007 FCNYS") by each having an occupant posting of 85 persons, while the sections 1028.3, 1018.1 and 1014.1 of the 2007 FCNYS limit the occupant load of Room G85 and Room 285 in Myron Taylor Hall to 50 persons. .This Petition is an appeal of the City of Ithaca Fire Marshal's determination that sections 1028.3, 1018.1 and 1014.1 of the 2007 FCNYS are applicable to the subject building. The Petition states that the subject Notice of WWW.00S.STATE.NY.US • EAMIL:INFOfOOS_STATE_NY_US Petition No. 2008 -0647 Page 2 Violation should be withdrawn. The Petition also states that Code Interpretation 2008 -01 should be rescinded. FINDINGS The Board makes the following findings: 1. The Petition pertains to an existing building known as Myron Taylor Hall, located at524 College Avenue, Cornell University, in the City of Ithaca, County of Tompkins, State of New York. 2. Room G85 and Room 285 Myron Taylor Hall each has only one exit door. 3. When the subject Notice of Violation was issued, Room G85 and Room 285 Myron Taylor Hall were each posted as having a capacity of 85 persons. 4. Section 1028.3 of the 2007 FCNYS provides that the occupant load of a building or portion thereof shall not exceed the capacity of the means of egress from the building or portion thereof, and that the capacity of the means of egress shall be calculated as provided in section 1005.1, 1018.1 and 1024.6 of the 2007 FCNYS. Section 1018.1 of the 2007 FCNYS provides that all rooms and spaces having an occupant load of 1 to 500 shall be provided with and have access to at least two approved and independent exits except as modified in Sections 1014.1 or 1018.2 of the 2007 FCNYS. Section 1014.1 of the 2007 FCNYS provides that in the case of a Group A (assembly) occupancy, two exits or exit access doorways from any space shall be provided where the maximum occupant load of the space exceeds 50. Taken together, Sections 1028.3, 1018.1 and 1014.1 of the 2007 FCNYS provide that in the case of a Group A occupancy, the capacity of a room or space having only one exit doorway is limited to 50 persons. 5. Section 1001.2 of the 2007 FCNYS provides that it is unlawful to alter a building or structure in a manner that will reduce the, number of exits or the capacity of the means of egress to less than required by the FCNYS. The exception to section 1001.2 provides that buildings constructed in conformance with the Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code, State Building Construction Code or other building code in force before the effective date of the 2007 FCNYS shall have exits maintained in compliance with the code in effect at the date of substantial completion. In that the exception is applicable to alterations and the petition does not concern alterations, the exception to section 1001.2 of the 2007 FCNYS is not applicable to the building in question. 6. Code Interpretation No. 2008 -01 holds that Sections 1028.3, 1018. 1, and 1014.1 of the 2007 FCNYS applies to all buildings, including buildings constructed prior to January 1, 1984. Under Code Interpretation 2008 -01, Sections 1028.3, 1018. 1, and 1014.1 of the 2007 FCNYS apply to Room G85 and Room 285 Myron Taylor Hall. 7. Executive Law section 376(4) authorizes the Secretary of State to issue written code interpretations and Petition No. 2008 -0647 Page 3 provides that "(s)ubsequent enforcement of such code shall be consistent with such written interpretations." 8. The City of Ithaca Fire Marshal's determination that Sections 1028.3, 1018.1, and 1014.1 of the 2007 FCNYS apply to Room G85 and Room 285 Myron Taylor Hall is consistent with Code Interpretation 2008- 01. 9. As indicated in the December 19, 2008 Letter, Code Interpretation 2008 -01 is a written interpretation of the Uniform Code issued pursuant to Executive Law section 376(4), Code Interpretation 2008 -01 is not an order or determination of an administrative official charged to enforce or purporting to enforce the Uniform Code, and, accordingly, this Board has no jurisdiction to hear or decide an appeal of Code Interpretation 2008 -01 and this Board has no power to rescind, overrule or otherwise modify.Code Interpretation 2008 -01. 10. There are no material issues of fact or law that cannot be determined solely on the Petition, Code Interpretation 2008 -01, and the December 19, 2008 Letter and, accordingly, the Board is able to issue a decision in this matter without holding a hearing. CONCLUSIONS The City of Ithaca Fire Marshal's determination that Sections 1028.3, 1018.1, and 1014.1 of the 2007 FCNYS apply to Room G85 and Room 285 Myron Taylor Hall was proper, and the subject Notice of Violation was properly issued. DETERMINATION WHEREFORE, IT IS DETERMINED AS FOLLOWS: Pursuant to 19 NYCRR section 1205.5(e), this matter will be determined without a hearing. The City of Ithaca Fire Marshal's determination that Sections 1028.3, 1018. 1, and 1014.1 of the 2007 FCNYS apply to Room G85 and Room 285 Myron Taylor Hall was proper, the subject Notice of Violation was properly issued; and the appeal reflected in the Petition is denied in its entirety.. concur. Acting Chairman Richard T. Lafferty and members Mark L. Dedrick, Robert Almy and Salvatore Vanno all So ordered. Acting Chairman Richard T. Lafferty and members Mark L. Dedrick, Robert Almy and Salvatore Vanno all concur. So ordered. Capital Re ion - Syracuse Board of Review By: Richard T. L erty , A i g Chai an Date: ! /a Y-/0 61 JB:jnw DAVID A. PATERSON GOVERNOR STATE OF NEW YORK DEPARTMENT OF STATE ONE COMMERCE PLAZA 99 WASHINGTON AVENUE ALBANY, NY 12231 -0001 CAPITAL REGION - SYRACUSE BOARD OF REVIEW In the Matter of the Petition of: Norma W. Schwab, Esq_, Associate Counsel, Cornell University, appealing the Notice of Violation and Order to Remedy issued by the City of Ithaca Fire Marshal with regard to Room 157, Sibley Hall, 915 University Avenue, Sibley Hall, Ithaca, NY 14850 IVAYO .:i -1 E FERA 0 2 AN PEO C (17PONt R , . TE UEZ DECISION PETITION NO. 2008 -0702 Upon the Application for Variance or Appeal (the "Petition ") of Norma W. Schwab, Esq., Associate Counsel, Cornell University, appealing the Notice of Violation and Order to Remedy issued by the City of Ithaca Fire Marshal with regard to Room 157, Sibley Hall, 915 University Avenue, Sibley Hall, Ithaca, NY 14850, and upon review of Code Interpretation 2008 -01 and the letter dated December 19, 2008 from Joseph Bail of the Department of State's Office of General Counsel to Norma W. Schwab, Esq., Associate Counsel, Cornell University (the "December 19, 2008 Letter"), the Board makes the following determinations: NATURE OF RELIEF SOUGHT The Petition pertains to an existing building containing mixed uses of Group B (business occupancy) and Group A -3 (assembly occupancy) college uses, 3 stories in height, of Type IIIB (unprotected ordinary construction), approximately 87,612 square feet in gross area. The building is known as Sibley Hall and is located at 915 University Avenue, Cornell University, in the City of Ithaca, County of Tompkins, State of New York- Sibley Hall was originally constructed many years ago, prior to January 1, 1984. On November 4, 2008, the City of Ithaca Fire Marshal issued a Notice of Violation and Order to Remedy (the "Notice of Violation ") which indicated that Room 157 in Sibley Hall violated section 1028.3 of the 2007 Edition of the Fire Code of New York State (the "2007 FCNYS") by having an occupant posting of 85 persons, while the sections 1028.3, 1018.1 and 1014.1 of the 2007 FCNYS limit the occupant load of Room 157 Sibley Hall to 50 persons. This Petition is an appeal of the City of Ithaca Fire Marshal's determination that sections 1028.3, 1018.1 and 1014.1 of the 2007 FCNYS are applicable to the subject building. The Petition states that the subject Notice of WwW.DOS.STATE_NY.US - E -MAIL: INFO @UOS.STATEMY.US Petition No. 2008 -0702 Page Z Violation should be withdrawn. The Petition also states that Code Interpretation 2008 -01 should be rescinded. FINDINGS The Board makes the following findings: 1. The Petition pertains to an existing building known as Sibley Hall, located at 915 University Avenue, Cornell University, in the City of Ithaca, County of Tompkins, State of New York. 2. Room 157 Sibley Hall has only one exit door. 3. When the subject Notice of Violation was issued, Room 157 Sibley Hall was posted as having a capacity of 85 persons. 4. Section 1028.3 of the 2007 FCNYS provides that the occupant load of a building or portion thereof shall not exceed the capacity of the means of egress from the building or portion thereof, and that the capacity of the means of egress shall be calculated as provided in section 1005.1, 1018.1 and 1024.6 of the 2007 FCNYS. Section 1018.1 of the 2007 FCNYS provides that all rooms and spaces having an occupant load of 1 to 500 shall be provided with and have access to at least two approved and independent exits except as modified in Sections 1014.1 or 1018.2 of the 2007 FCNYS. Section 1014.1 of the 2007 FCNYS provides that in the case of a Group A (assembly) occupancy, two exits or exit access doorways from any space shall be provided where the maximum occupant load of the space exceeds 50. Taken together, Sections 1028.3, 1018.1 and 1014.1 of the 2007 FCNYS provide that in the case of a Group A occupancy, the capacity of a room or space having only one exit doorway is limited to 50 persons. 5. Section 1001.2 of the 2007 FCNYS provides that it is unlawful to alter a building or structure in a manner that will reduce the number of exits or the capacity of the means of egress to less than required by the FCNYS. The exception to section 1001.2 provides that buildings constructed in conformance with the Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code, State Building Construction Code or other building code in force before the effective date of the 2007 FCNYS shall have exits maintained in compliance with the code in effect at the date of substantial completion. In that the exception is applicable to alterations and the petition does not concern alterations, the exception to section 1001.2 of the 2007 FCNYS is not applicable to the building in question. 6. Code Interpretation No. 2008 -01 holds that Sections 1028.3, 1018.1, and 1014.1 of the 2007 FCNYS applies to all buildings, including buildings constructed prior to January 1, 1984. Under Code Interpretation 2008 -01, Sections 1028.3, 1018.1, and 1014.1 of the 2007 FCNYS apply to Room 157 Sibley Hall. 7. Executive Law section 376(4) authorizes the Secretary of State to issue written code interpretations and provides that "(s)ubsequent enforcement of such code shall be consistent with such written interpretations. ". A . Petition No. 2008 -0702 Page 3 8. The City of Ithaca Fire Marshal's determination that Sections 1028.3, 1018.1, and 1014.1 of the 2007 FCNYS apply to Room 157 Sibley Hall is consistent with Code Interpretation 2008 -01. 9. As indicated in the December 19, 2008 Letter, Code Interpretation 2008 -01 is a written interpretation of the Uniform Code issued pursuant to Executive Law section 376(4), Code Interpretation 2008 -01 is not an order or determination of an administrative official charged to enforce or purporting to enforce the Uniform Code, and, accordingly, this Board has no jurisdiction to hear or decide an appeal of Code Interpretation 2008 -01 and this Board has no power to rescind, overrule or otherwise modify Code Interpretation 2008 -01. 10. There are no material issues of fact or law that cannot be determined solely on the Petition, Code Interpretation 2008 -01, and the December 19, 2008 Letter and, accordingly, the Board is able to issue a decision in this matter without holding a hearing. CONCLUSIONS The City of Ithaca Fire Marshal's determination that Sections 1028-3,1018.1, and 1014.1 of the 2007 FCNYS apply to Room 157 Sibley Hall was proper, and the subject Notice of Violation was properly issued. DETERMINATION WHEREFORE, IT IS DETERMINED AS FOLLOWS: Pursuant to 19 NYCRR section 1205.5(e), this matter will be determined without a hearing. The City of Ithaca Fire Marshal's determination that Sections 1028.3, 1018.1, and 1014.1 of the 2007 FCNYS apply to Room 157 Sibley Hall was proper; the subject Notice of Violation was properly issued; and the appeal reflected in the Petition is denied in its entirety. Acting Chairman Richard T. Lafferty and members Mark L. Dedrick, Robert Almy and Salvatore Vanno all concur. 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LIFE SAFETY DIVISION Administration 1) Career Personnel Report a) See Deputy Chief Dorman's report. b) Office Hiring Financial Management Assistant, full time: As of Saturday, 10 JAN 09, Civil Service examinations for all office positions have been given. Further action on office positions will occur when exam scores are received. [No change from last month] 2) Operating Budget Status a) Please see the updated account balances sheet for 2009. 3) County Communications and 911 Program a) 800 MHz System: Mobile radios have been installed in four engines, one aerial, and five staff cars. The balance of the radio installations have not been scheduled as yet. b) Communications MOU between Tompkins County and the City of Ithaca: The last meeting was held 21 JAN 09. Action steps from the last meeting included drafting a successor MOU for consideration by the parties. The next meeting will be held at 1100 hrs, 18 MAR 09. The group has been discussing whether or not the MOU is still relevant to current operations. A new MOU is being drafted from scratch to help determine whether the relationship can or should be established in a different manner. 4) Grants and Donations No activity. 5) Strategic Funding for Firefighters (S4F) "An Equal Opportunity Employer with a commitment to workforce diversification. " «� Fire Chief's Report for March 2009 10 MAR 09 Page 3 of 4 See distributed reports for FEB 2009. A series of final reports for 2008 will be prepared and distributed as soon as possible. 2) Emergency Management a) City- Cornell Hazardous Materials MOU: The proposed MOU has been submitted to our respective legal departments for review. [same report as last month] Support 1) See Deputy Chief Dorman's reports. 2) Training Center Reports a) A usage report from AFC -MTO Willis Sheldon is not included in the report packet this month. b) Training Center addition project: Additional funding to support this initiative has not been secured as yet. [same report as last month] 3) American LaFrance Preservation Proposal At last month's meeting, FF Chris Hamilton proposed to acquire and preserve the 1985 American LaFrance (904) for use as a ceremonial piece by the Ithaca Fire Department. Mayor Peterson and I discussed the concept and she was guardedly supportive, asking for more information about current value and costs to the city. This was shared with FF Hamilton who is continuing to research the project and its feasibility. [same report as last month] Training 1) See report from AFC Sheldon. 2) AC/MTO Sheldon is currently reviewing training records along with service hours for compliance with mandates and policies. Those in arrears have been notified. He is working with each to consider current status and /or corrective action. [same report as last month] Recruitment and Retention No Report. Service VOLUNTEER SERVICES DIVISION Ithaca Fire Department Report Period VFF Duty Hours List Date Start: 01/01/09 Date End : 02/28/09 Y e Badge Credit ALEXANDER , PAUL 04359 .00 BAKER , LYMAN 03258 .00 CANTONS , FRANK 04413 4.00 CORNELIUS DAVID 03883 1.00 GILLIGAN WILLIAM 04188 15.00 GOULD JOHN 04301 .00 LONGO ROBERT 04153 .00 MAAS DANIEL 04193 15.50 ROGERS JAMES 03793 .00 TEETER GARY 03607 .00 WILBUR RICHARD 04212 .00 Printed: 15:41:03 03/10/09 Ithaca Fire Department Report Period VFF Duty Hours List Date Start: 02/01/09 Date End : 02/28/09 N e Badge Credit ALEXANDER , PAUL 04359 .00 BAKER , LYMAN 03258 .00 CANTONE , FRANK 04413 4.00 CORNELIUS DAVID 03883 .00 GILLIGAN WILLIAM 04188 15.00 GOULD JOHN 04301 .00 LONGO ROBERT 04153 .00 MAAS DANIEL 04193 5.00 ROGERS JAMES 03793 .00 TEETER GARY 03607 .00 WILBUR RICHARD 04212 .00 Printed: 15:41:50 03/10/09 CITY OF ITHACA 310 West Green Street Ithaca, New York 14850 -5497 OFFICE, OF THE FIRE. CHIEF Telephone: 607 /272 -1234 Fax: 607/272 -2793 March 1011', 2009 Board of Fire Commissioners Ithaca Fire Department 310 W Green St Ithaca, NY 14850 Dear Board Members: The following is the Fire Marshal's report for February 2009. Code Enforcement Division: The Codes Enforcement Division received 26 complaints in the month February. There were 20 complaints closed out, and 25 complaints remain open for February and previous months. The Code Enforcement Division performed 155 inspections or re- Inspections. There were 298 violations cited. The Code Enforcement Division issued: 7 operating permits for assembly occupancies; and 16 certificates of compliance for fire and property maintenance inspections. Fire Investigation Unit: "There were two fire investigations performed by the Fire Investigation Unit for fires that occurred at 1519 Slaterville Rd in the Town of Ithaca; and 301 College Ave in the City of Ithaca. Public Education: There was on I Public Education in the month of February. Respectfully Submitted, i C Thomas Parsons Deputy Fire Chief / Fire Marshall "An Gyunl Opportunity 1 ?111ploycr with a commitment to workforce diversification." It City of Ithaca Board of Fire Commissioners Report to Common Council- 4 March 2009 Thomas D. Hoard, Commissioner • City -Town Fire Contract Negotiation: The last session was held on the 25`h of November. Extension of the current Memorandum of Understanding to the end of 2009 I in progress; the matter is now before the City and Town Attorneys. • The Board's understanding is that the Administrative Fee and the 2% fee are still pending issues. • Resource Recovery Legislation: The Board of Fire Commissioners voted to refer the Resource Recovery proposal to the Attorney for the City at the Board's February meeting. The vote in favor was unanimous. January Summary • Fires: 7 in the City of Ithaca, 1 in the Town and one in other districts. • The total loss in the City in January was $1,800 in two fires. The other fires (chimney fire, brush fire) resulted in no measurable property damage. • There were 4 rescue, emergency calls • 3 medical assist calls • 89 EMS calls (excluding MVAs) • 7 MVAs with injuries • 1 MVA involving a pedestrian • Total number of calls within the City: o Fire 7 o Nonfire 256 Total response times averaged 3 to 6 minutes per IFD vehicle. In summary, the month of January was relatively quiet. However we need to be prepared for the effects of the downturn in the economy, where people try alternative means to heat their homes, have home and vehicle accidents resulting from delayed maintenance, etc. Then there is the potential for various acts of despair — arson, suicide, etc. Cornell University March 12, 2009 Chief Brian H. Wilbur Ithaca Fire Department 310 East Green Street Ithaca, NY 14850 Dear Chief Wilbur, Transportation and Mail Services 116 Maple Avenue Ithaca, New York 14850 -4902 t. 607.255.4628 f. 607.254.6305 e. transportation @cornell.edu It's time once again to verify the service of volunteer firefighters/EMTs that work at Cornell and may be eligible for rebates on their parking fees. Enclosed are forms for volunteer participation verification. Please give a copy of this form to any individual you determine is eligible for a rebate. Make sure that both you and the volunteer complete the appropriate portions of the form. Please remind the volunteer to return the form to you. Please send all the forms for your volunteer firefighters /EMTs together by May 31, 2009 to: Janice E. Eckert Transportation and Mail Services 116 Maple Avenue Ithaca, NY 14850 For additional forms or more information, please call 255 -4628. Forms will only be distributed to Chiefs or Corps Leaders. Thank you for your cooperation, your ongoing service to the community, and your help in rewarding these individuals. Sincerely q ie . Eckert Adm strative Assistant III Encl.: Volunteer Verifications Forms (5) Cornell University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action educator and employer. "fimm"711NO MW Cornell University Transportation and Mail Services T &MS Administration 116 Maple Avenue Ithaca, New York 14850 -4902 t. 607.255.4628 f. 607.254.6305 transportation@cornell.edu www.transportation.cornell.edu INFORMATION FOR CHIEFS, SQUAD CAPTAINS, AND CORPS LEADERS The Cornell University Emergency Fire, Search & Rescue, and EMS Volunteer Parking Fee Rebate Program rewards dedicated individuals who provide a community -wide service by responding to emergency calls during their day. Because these volunteers are essential to the emergency response, they require an individual parking permit and cannot participate in university programs to reduce traffic and parking on campus. To qualify for the rebate, volunteers must: • Be a current regular, full- or part -time Cornell staff, faculty, or affiliate or a registered full-time Cornell student. • Park in an area where a paid Cornell parking permit is required: Faculty/ staff must have held an individual full fee permit from July 1 to June 30; students from September 1 to August 31. • Have the potential for their volunteer commitment to take them away from campus during their work or class hours. (Residential students do not have to fulfill this requirement.) • Be an active volunteer during the last twelve months. (Level of activity to be verified by the chief or corps leader.) • Staff must have an active appointment at time of dispersement (July). Amount of rebate: The rebate for parking permits at Tier 2 and above will be equal to one -half of the Tier 2 parking rate. In no case will the rebate exceed one -half of the individual's parking fee. The reverse form should be filled out and mailed no sooner than April 1, and no later than May 31. Please make sure that both you and the volunteer fill out your respective portions of the form. You must mail completed form to: Janice E. Eckert, Transportation and Mail Services, 116 Maple Avenue, Ithaca, NY 14850. For additional information, please call 255- 4628 or email feel @cornell.edu. Rebates are processed in July. Rebates are processed through qualified applicant's paychecks if the permit was paid for through payroll deduction. If not, a check will be mailed to the qualified applicant's campus address. Current students will have their rebates credited to their bursar accounts. Thank you for your cooperation and help, and for your ongoing service to the community. jee /msw /3.09 Cornell University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action educator and employer. VOLUNTEER FIRE, SEARCH & RESCUE, AND EMERGENCY MEDICAL PERSONNEL This form is for members of the Cornell community whose participation in volunteer fire, search & rescue, or ambulance corps relies upon their having an individual parking permit at Cornell University. This form should be filled out and mailed by Chief, Squad Captain or Ambulance Corps Leader no sooner than April 1, and no later than May 31. Cornell community member please complete the following: Cornell ID # Department / College Position Title/ Class Year, Campus Address Campus Phone, Home Address Home Phone, Supervisor Current Parking Permit Volunteer Organization Volunteer Position During the past year, did you respond to calls during your work day? _ Yes _ No If yes, how often? Name of Chief, Squad Captain, or Ambulance Corps Leader. All of the above information is true. I have an individual parking permit and 1 need to use my personal vehicle to respond to emergency calls. (If I am a staff member, these duties require me to have access to my vehicle during the work day.) Signature. Date Chief, squad captain, or volunteer group leader please complete the following: Your Name How long has the applicant served with your organization? Is applicant essential to the emergency response? _ How many calls did you receive last year? Yes _ No Of those, how many did this individual respond to? If applicant is a Cornell community member: How many of those responses were during this persons work day? Is there any other information that would be helpful in understand this person's role and service level? The above information presents an accurate picture of the level of volunteer service provided by this individual. Date For Office Use Only. Permit type /number: Date issued /void: Eligible for rebate: _ Yes _ No If no, reason: (CLIPBD) Rebate amount Faculty /Staff _ Student jee /msw /3.09 Date rebate issued _ Payroll _ Check _ Bursar UN"LW� T &MS Administration aple Avenue Cornell University Ithaca, � e thaca, New York 14850 -4902 t. 607.255.4628 -- �� Transportation and Mail Services f. 607.254.6305 transportation@cornell.edu www.transportation.cornell.edu INFORMATION FOR CHIEFS, SQUAD CAPTAINS, AND CORPS LEADERS The Cornell University Emergency Fire, Search & Rescue, and EMS Volunteer Parking Fee Rebate Program rewards dedicated individuals who provide a community -wide service by responding to emergency calls during their day. Because these volunteers are essential to the emergency response, they require an individual parking permit and cannot participate in university programs to reduce traffic and parking on campus. To qualify for the rebate, volunteers must: • Be a current regular, full- or part -time Cornell staff, faculty, or affiliate or a registered full-time Cornell student. • Park in an area where a paid Cornell parking permit is required: Faculty/ staff must have held an individual full fee permit from July 1 to June 30; students from September 1 to August 31. • Have the potential for their volunteer commitment to take them away from campus during their work or class hours. (Residential students do not have to fulfill this requirement.) • Be an active volunteer during the last twelve months. (Level of activity to be verified by the chief or corps leader.) • Staff must have an active appointment at time of dispersement (July). Amount of rebate: The rebate for parking permits at Tier 2 and above will be equal to one -half of the Tier 2 parking rate. In no case will the rebate exceed one -half of the individual's parking fee. The reverse form should be filled out and mailed no sooner than April 1, and no later than May 31. Please make sure that both you and the volunteer fill out your respective portions of the form. You must mail completed form to: Janice E. Eckert, Transportation and Mail Services, 116 Maple Avenue, Ithaca, NY 14850. For additional information, please call 255- 4628 or email ieel@cornell.edu. Rebates are processed in July. Rebates are processed through qualified applicant's paychecks if the permit was paid for through payroll deduction. If not, a check will be mailed to the qualified applicant's campus address. Current students will have their rebates credited to their bursar accounts. Thank you for your cooperation and help, and for your ongoing service to the community. jee /msw /3.09 Cornell University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action educator and employer. VOLUNTEER FIRE, SEARCH & RESCUE, AND EMERGENCY MEDICAL PERSONNEL This form is for members of the Cornell community whose participation in volunteer fire, search & rescue, or ambulance corps relies upon their having an individual parking permit at Cornell University. This form should be filled out and mailed by Chief, Squad Captain or Ambulance Corps Leader no sooner than April 1, and no later than May 31. Cornell community member please complete the following: Name Cornell ID # Department /College Position Title/ Class Year Campus Address Campus Phone Home Address Home Phone Supervisor Current Parking Permit Volunteer Organization Volunteer Position During the past year, did you respond to calls during your work day? _ Yes _ No If yes, how often? Name of Chief, Squad Captain, or Ambulance Corps Leader All of the above information is true. I have an individual parking permit and I need to use my personal vehicle to respond to emergency calls. (If I am a staff member, these duties require me to have access to my vehicle during the work day.) Signature Date Chief, squad captain, or volunteer group leader please complete the following: Your Name How long has the applicant served with your organization? Rank Is applicant essential to the emergency response? _ Yes _ No How many calls did you receive last year? Of those, how many did this individual respond to? If applicant is a Cornell community member: How many of those responses were during this perspn s work day? Is there any other information that would be helpful in understand this persons role and service level? The above information presents an accurate picture of the level of volun�eer service provided by this individual. Date For Office Use Only: Permit type /number: Date issued /void: Eligible for rebate: _ Yes _ No If no, reason: (CLIPBD) Rebate amount Faculty/ Staff _ Student jee /msw /3.09 Date rebate issued _ Check _ Bursar U9, 1W T &MS Administration 116 Maple Avenue ® ® Cornell University Ithaca, New York 14850 -4902 a � Transportation and Mail Services t. 607.255.4628 f. 607.254.6305 transportation@cornell.edu www.transportation.cornell.edu INFORMATION FOR CHIEFS, SQUAD CAPTAINS, AND CORPS LEADERS The Cornell University Emergency Fire, Search & Rescue, and EMS Volunteer Parking Fee Rebate Program rewards dedicated individuals who provide a community -wide service by responding to emergency calls during their day. Because these volunteers are essential to the emergency response, they require an individual parking permit and cannot participate in university programs to reduce traffic and parking on campus. To qualify for the rebate, volunteers must: • Be a current regular, full- or part -time Cornell staff, faculty, or affiliate or a registered full-time Cornell student. • Park in an area where a paid Cornell parking permit is required: Faculty/ staff must have held an individual full fee permit from July 1 to June 30; students from September 1 to August 31. • Have the potential for their volunteer commitment to take them away from campus during their work or class hours. (Residential students do not have to fulfill this requirement.) • Be an active volunteer during the last twelve months. (Level of activity to be verified by the chief or corps leader.) • Staff must have an active appointment at time of dispersement (July). Amount of rebate: The rebate for parking permits at Tier 2 and above will be equal to one -half of the Tier 2 parking rate. In no case will the rebate exceed one -half of the individual's parking fee. The reverse form should be filled out and mailed no sooner than April 1, and no later than May 31. Please make sure that both you and the volunteer fill out your respective portions of the form. You must mail completed form to: Janice E. Eckert, Transportation and Mail Services, 116 Maple Avenue, Ithaca, NY 14850. For additional information, please call 255- 4628 or email feel @cornell.edu. Rebates are processed in July. Rebates are processed through qualified applicant's paychecks if the permit was paid for through payroll deduction. If not, a check will be mailed to the qualified applicant's campus address. Current students will have their rebates credited to their bursar accounts. Thank you for your cooperation and help, and for your ongoing service to the community. jee /msw /3.09 Comell University is an equal opportunity; affirmative action educator and employer. VOLUNTEER FIRE, SEARCH & RESCUE, AND EMERGENCY MEDICAL PERSONNEL This form is for members of the Cornell community whose participation in volunteer fire, search & rescue, or ambulance corps relies upon their having an individual parking permit at Cornell University. This form should be filled out and mailed by Chief, Squad Captain or Ambulance Corps Leader no sooner than April 1, and no later than May 31. Cornell community member please complete the following: Name Cornell ID # Department /College _ Position Title /Class Year Campus Address Campus Phone Home Address Home Phone Supervisor Current Parking Permit Volunteer Organization Volunteer Position During the past year, did you respond to calls during your work day? _ Yes _ No If yes, how often? Name of Chief, Squad Captain, or Ambulance Corps Leader All of the above information is true. I have an individual parking permit and I need to use my personal vehicle to respond to emergency calls. (If I am a staff member, these duties require me to have access to my vehicle during the work day.) Signature Date Chief, squad captain, or volunteer group leader please complete the following: Your Name Rank How long has the applicant served with your organization ?, Is applicant essential to the emergency response? _ Yes _ No How many calls did you receive last year? Of those, how many did this individual respond to? If applicant is a Cornell community member: How many of those responses were during this person's work day? Is there any other information that would be helpful in understand this persons role and service level? The above information presents an accurate picture of the level of volun�eer service provided by this individual. Date For Office Use Only: Permit type /number: Date issued /void: Eligible for rebate: _ Yes _ No If no, reason: (CLIPBD) Rebate amount jee /msw /3.09 Date rebate issued /Staff _ Student _ Payroll Check _ Bursar T &MS Administration o ®® Cornell University Ithaca, Maple Avenue I e thaca, New York 14850 -4902 t. 607.255.4628 °6 �— Q� Transportation and Mail Services f. 607.254.6305 transportation @cornell.edu www.transportation.cornell.edu INFORMATION FOR CHIEFS, SQUAD CAPTAINS, AND CORPS LEADERS The Cornell University Emergency Fire, Search & Rescue, and EMS Volunteer Parking Fee Rebate Program rewards dedicated individuals who provide a community -wide service by responding to emergency calls during their day. Because these volunteers are essential to the emergency response, they require an individual parking permit and cannot participate in university programs to reduce traffic and parking on campus. To qualify for the rebate, volunteers must: • Be a current regular, full- or part -time Cornell staff, faculty, or affiliate or a registered full-time Cornell student. • Park in an area where a paid Cornell parking permit is required: Faculty /staff must have held an individual full fee permit from July 1 to June 30; students from September 1 to August 31. • Have the potential for their volunteer commitment to take them away from campus during their work or class hours. (Residential students do not have to fulfill this requirement.) • Be an active volunteer during the last twelve months. (Level of activity to be verified by the chief or corps leader.) • Staff must have an active appointment at time of dispersement (July). Amount of rebate: The rebate for parking permits at Tier 2 and above will be equal to one -half of the Tier 2 parking rate. In no case will the rebate exceed one -half of the individual's parking fee. The reverse form should be filled out and mailed no sooner than April 1, and no later than May 31. Please make sure that both you and the volunteer fill out your respective portions of the form. You must mail completed form to: Janice E. Eckert, Transportation and Mail Services, 116 Maple Avenue, Ithaca, NY 14850. For additional information, please call 255- 4628 or email jeel @cornell.edu. Rebates are processed in July. Rebates are processed through qualified applicant's paychecks if the permit was paid for through payroll deduction. If not, a check will be mailed to the qualified applicant's campus address. Current students will have their rebates credited to their bursar accounts. Thank you for your cooperation and help, and for your ongoing service to the community. jee /msw /3.09 Cornell University is an equal opportunity; affirmative action educator and employer. VOLUNTEER FIRE, SEARCH & RESCUE, AND EMERGENCY MEDICAL PERSONNEL This form is for members of the Cornell community whose participation in volunteer fire, search & rescue, or ambulance corps relies upon their having an individual parking permit at Cornell University. This form should be filled out and mailed by Chief, Squad Captain or Ambulance Corps Leader no sooner than April 1 and no later than May 31. Cornell community member please complete the following: N Cornell ID # Department /College Position Title/ Class Year Campus Address Campus Phone Home Address Home Phone_ Supervisor. Current Parking Permit Volunteer Organization Volunteer Position During the past year, did you respond to calls during your work day? _ Yes _ No If yes, how often? Name of Chief, Squad Captain, or Ambulance Corps Leader All of the above information is true. I have an individual parking permit and I need to use my personal vehicle to respond to emergency calls. (If I am a staff member, these duties require me to have access to my vehicle during the work day.) Signature Date Chief, squad captain, or volunteer group leader please complete the following: Your Name How long has the applicant served with your organization? Is applicant essential to the emergency response? _ Yes _ No How many calls did you receive last year? Of those, how many did this individual respond to? If applicant is a Cornell community member: How many of those responses were during this person's work day? Is there any other information that would be helpful in understand this person's role and service level? The above information presents an accurate picture of the level of volunteer service provided by this individual. For Office Use Only: Permit type /number: Date issued /void: Eligible for rebate: _ Yes _ No If no, reason: (CLIPBD) Rebate amount Date rebate issued Faculty /Staff _ Student _ Payroll _ Check _ Bursar jee /msw /3.09 T &MS Administration 116 Cornell University Ith Maple Avenue � � thaca, New York 14850 -4902 Q � 61 t. 607.255.4628 s= q� Transportation and Mail Services f. 607.254.6305 D x transportation @cornell.edu www. transp ortation. cornell. edu INFORMATION FOR CHIEFS, SQUAD CAPTAINS, AND CORPS LEADERS The Cornell University Emergency Fire, Search & Rescue, and EMS Volunteer Parking Fee Rebate Program rewards dedicated individuals who provide a community -wide service by responding to emergency calls during their day. Because these volunteers are essential to the emergency response, they require an individual parking permit and cannot participate in university programs to reduce traffic and parking on campus. To qualify for the rebate, volunteers must: • Be a current regular, full- or part -time Cornell staff, faculty, or affiliate or a registered full-time Cornell student. • Park in an area where a paid Cornell parking permit is required: Faculty/ staff must have held an individual full fee permit from July 1 to June 30; students from September 1 to August 31. • Have the potential for their volunteer commitment to take them away from campus during their work or class hours. (Residential students do not have to fulfill this requirement.) • Be an active volunteer during the last twelve months. (Level of activity to be verified by the chief or corps leader.) • Staff must have an active appointment at time of dispersement (July). Amount of rebate: The rebate for parking permits at Tier 2 and above will be equal to one -half of the Tier 2 parking rate. In no case will the rebate exceed one -half of the individual's parking fee. The reverse form should be filled out and mailed no sooner than April 1, and no later than May 31. Please make sure that both you and the volunteer fill out your respective portions of the form. You must mail completed form to: Janice E. Eckert, Transportation and Mail Services, 116 Maple Avenue, Ithaca, NY 14850. For additional information, please call 255- 4628 or email feel @cornell.edu. Rebates are processed in July. Rebates are processed through qualified applicant's paychecks if the permit was paid for through payroll deduction. If not, a check will be mailed to the qualified applicant's campus address. Current students will have their rebates credited to their bursar accounts. Thank you for your cooperation and help, and for your ongoing service to the community. jee /msw /3.09 Cornell University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action educator and employer. 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