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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMN-SMC-1991 O1 ITN9 ' 6,1 Blum CITY OF ITHACA 1OB EAST GREEN STREET ITHACA, NEW YORK 14850 CIRCLE GREENWAY TELEPHONE: 272-1713 CODE 607 SIX MILE CREEK GORGE COMMITTEE Minutes of Meeting , July 8 , 1991 Present : John Johnsonf4Richard Fischer , Jill Tripp , Chuck Baker, Beth Mulholland . John Johnson presided over this meeting . The Minutes of a June 7 meeting were corrected and accepted . The second draft of our Constitution and By-laws was re- viewed and slight changes madeto further clarify our role . It was then adopted . We do not yet have a Vice-chair ; none present could take on the job so it was agreed that the position will be filled from new members . Chuck Baker reported he has a box of "NO TRESPASSING" signs which will be posted around the 60 foot dam reservoir . It was suggested that each meeting should have a period of net-working reports from members . We are to bring to the next meeting ideas about a budget request for 1992 . The Committee will next meet on August 12 at 5 o ' clock in the 3rd floor meeting room. Elizabeth Mulholland Secretary "An Equal Opportunity Employer with an Affirmative Action Program" =EliiTi9\ Cjftit /A�rv.i' A I eta_ -am '/ Oqp............. ' ,�AA1fir0==_ CITY OF ITHACA 108 EAST GREEN STREET ITHACA, NEW YORK 14850 TELEPHONE: 272-1713 CODE 607 SIX MILE CREEK GORGE COMMITTEE Minutes of the August 12 , 1991 meeting . Present : Jill Tripp, John Johnson , Beth Mulholland , Jim Lister. This meeting was chaired by John Johnson . An announcement was made that John Wertis and Munna Rubaii (first Gorge Ranger) wil join the Committee , and Dan Ottis will be invited to join . Ranger Jim Lister presented a report of the kind and number of Gorge violations on a daily basis at three locations : 60 ' dam , 30 ' dam, and Van Natta ' s Pond . Swimming and trespassing at the 60 ' dam were the main problems . He suggested we do consider- ably more posting . Another suggestion was to clear a path from Route 79 to Potter ' s Falls to avoid the dam area ' ( See below) John Johnson thanked Jim for his good work this summer; we were pleased that he will apply for next summer ' s job . Munna will be asked if she could take over the work when Jim finishes on August 24th . The Committee Constitution and By-laws are completed and adopted and will be taken to Charles Guttman for review , then on to the appropriate Committees . Access to the Gorge from Route 79 at the forbidden service road to the 60 ' dam was discussed , it was noted that this route was not listed as an access in "Preservation and People" . It was decided to continue this ban . Another access point was discussed : the idea of Circle Greenway continuing out the Upper Path as far as the slide meadow then out to Route 79 via the service road thru Commonlands exiting rand entering; by a small existing path from Penny Lane to the highway which was the former entrance to the service road . Beth "An Equal Opportunity Employer with an Affirmative Action Program" i Six Mile Creek Gorge Committee , Minutes of August 12 , 1991 meeting p.2, will inquire if this path is still a City right-of-way . This route would be preferable to the Town ' s suggested path at Winner ' s Cicte and would provide a more dramatic way to reach the old Lehigh Valley Railroad Roadbed at Honness Lane . A budget was discussed and ideas suggested included funds for signage planting and structures . John will look into the matter of having both a Six Mile Creek Gorge Committee and a Circle Greenway line in the D. P.W. budget . The next meeting of this Committee will be Monday , September 9t hat 5 o ' clock in the 3rd floor conference room. Elizabeth Mulholland Secretary • • _ M r 6 t . ••b.� ,00 l !�OpA?fcQ_ _ CITY OF ITHACA 1OB EAST GREEN STREET ITHACA, NEW YORK 14850 TELEPHONE: 272-1713 CODE 607 SIX MILE CREEK GORGE COMMITTEE Minutes of the September 9th , 1991 meeting . Present : Jill Tripp , John Johnson , Charles Baker , Beth Mulholland „ John Wertis . The meeting was called together by Chair Johnson , and the previous meeting ' s minutes accepted . John reported that•the Constitution and By-laws are now with City Attorney Charles Guttman for his comment . Chuck Baker clarified his position on the proposed trail from the 60 ' dam service road to Potter ' s Falls , this path would avoidthe immediate dam area ; he will explore a route . Circle Greenwav presented it ' s idea of a new outlet from the Gorge by way of the 30 ' dam service road to Penny Lane , then across a field to Route 79 and Tower View Road , this field was formerly the entrance to the service road (befor Commonland development ) and may still be a City easement . Beth reported that Tom West will find out its present status . A discussion of budget needs disclosed the unclear "SixuMile Park" line on the DPW budget . It was decided that Jill will call this ambiguity to the attention of the Board of Public works and will suggest that there be three lines on the DPW budget : SIX Mile Creek Gorge Committee , Circle Greenway , and The Parks Commission . This Committee decided to request a budget of $400 for signage , mapping , and mailing . Beth announced that Circle Greenwajwill hold a FALL COLOR DAY in the Gorge on Sunday , October 6th . The program will include a geology walk with John Chiment ; a walk showing how the Gorge wildlife prepares for an Ithaca winter , with Robert Dirig ; and a wildflower sees-gathering walk with Beth, and Bob Wesley . No new word has been heard about the Upper Path reconstruction . "An Equal Opportunity Employer with an Affirmative Action Program" Six Mile Creek Gorge Committe Minutes , September 9 , 1991 . Page 2 It was noted that trail markings along the Wildflower Walk are fading . Circle Greenway will re-do them. It was suggested that small maps of the Gorge be made available for visitors . This might mean litter. A new map will be put on the bulletin board . Ranger Lister ' s complete "Violations" report was accepted . It was however , noted that we would like a lot more information about Gorge usage , not just negatives . We will consider the possibility of a survey of all Gorge activities next spring . Next meeting will be held at Van Natta ; s Pond parking lot on Monday , October 14th at 4 : 30. Beth Mulholland Secretary Mud )2-1-91 Vj rmrilmn9 ;rt % "gPoRA?EO=" CITY OF ITHACA • 1 08 EAST GREEN STREET • ITHACA, NEW YORK 14850 • CIRCLE GREENWAY TELEPHONE: 272-1713 CODE 607 • • SIX MILE CREEK GORGE COMMITTEE Minutes of the Meeting , 18 November , 1991 . Present : Jill Tripp , William Dress , Munna Rubai , John Johnson , Dan Otis, Elizabeth Mulholland . John Johnson presided ; the Minutes of the October 14th meeting were approved . Bill Dress was welcomed back aftersurgery . It was decided to hold the Letters to the Editor about land acquisition in Six Mile until John has talked with the Mayor. it was noted that there is much incorrect or incomplete infor- mation about the Gorge being spoken or written . It was de- cided to prepare a fact package emphasizing the whole Gorge system (not just clean water ) and listing many preservation efforts over the years . Beth will write a draft for next meet- ing . It seems clear that this educational effort is part of the Committee' s duty. Jill announced the appointment of DennisShi_m_er to head the Water and Sewer Division ; he will be invited to our meetings . Beth reported on a walk at Van Natta ' s with City Forester Dan Schmoe ; he will do a handicapped accessible path of packed fine gravel from the parking lot to the first rocky placeHe will also expedite the "No Bikes " signs and the iron bands on the "No Swimming" sign along the path will be cut . Beaver damage was inspected and suitable replacement trees and shrubs discussed as well as ways of fencing them. Elizabeth Mulholland Secretary NEXT MEETING : Monday , January 13 , 1992 at 5 :00 , 3rd floor. An Equal Opportunity Employer with an Affirmative Action Program"