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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAnnual Report Town Engineer ANNUAL REPORT OF TOWN ENGINEER - 1977 A . MUNICIPAL PROJECTS STATUS ( 1 ) COMPLETED : a . Parks - A short public relations study of Coy Glen : Preservation Area Report was prepared and published by Barbara Zimmerman ) Restaino with staff support . The Town of Ithaca Comprehensive Park & Open Space Plan first drafted by Susan Blumenthal in 1975 was updated , illustrated , and published by Stephen Ossias with staff support . A study of the Lick Brook area was begun . At this time physical inventory and mapping are complete . - A ten year park plan of stages of implementation , site acquisition , construction costs , sources of funding and cash flow was prepared for Town Board review . The park plan for the DeWitt Junior High School site was developed by Barbara ( Zimmerman ) Restaino and initially refined by the committee chaired by Mr . Donald Culligan . After public input plans were refined and costs assigned . The Town of Ithaca , School District , Village of Cayuga Heights , and Village of Lansing were then approached to endorse the project and to solicit a commitment on cost sharing . To date the Town of Ithaca and School Board have endorsed the concept to the extent of agreeing to $ 30 , 000 shares each as part of the local share matching an anticipated BOR Grant . - A conceptual design and site plan was developed for the Eastern Heights Parkland and reviewed by Planning Board . b . Transit - Townwide survey was used by a Cornell Consultant - in - the - Field Student to prepare a rough draft of ideas for extension of transit services into the Town of Ithaca . - Although its scope goes beyond transit , the Town Board has resolved to join the Greater Ithaca Transportation ' Commission . Bus service for the elderly continues to be provided Townwide . by the Office for the Aging through Gadabout . . c . Sewers A package of our efforts to obtain funding was prepared for Assemblyman Lee , Senator Smith , and Congressman McHugh . A meeting was held with EPA Region II and NYDEC officials in January which established our eligibility , established our State priority number , and created a strict timetable with funding as the end reward . The Facility Plan , Archeology Study , and Environmental Assessment Statements were prepared and Plans and Specifications modified by our consultant with considerable staff input , guidance , and review . Facility Plan , Environmental Assessment , and Cost Disclosure public hearings were held in March . Entire package was submitted for review to DEC on March 15 , 19770 NYDEC forwarded the package after additional changes provided by consultant and Town staff to EPA about May 30 , 1977 . SHPO also approved the Archeological Study and forwarded it on prior to that time . EPA Region II completed technical review of Facility Plan , Plans and Specifications by the middle of June and while awaiting EAS and Archeo- logical approvals , a new directive on required densities , studies of alternative treatment methods , public health need , etc . , came out from USEPA . Fortunately , we still met all the criteria and a package consisting of aerial photographs with overlays , comprehensive sewer plan , comprehen - sive recreation plan and a narrative - on projections for growth and present ANNUAL REPORT OF TOWN ENGINEER - 1977 ( cont . ) Page Two need for sewers was prepared by Town staff and delivered to Region II EPA in New York in early July . Additional information was then required which , with the help of the Tompkins County Health Department and Mr . Arnold of Cornell , was put together and presented to the representative of EPA Region II when he visited Ithaca and the sites with Town staff in August . Grant was awarded on or about September 30 , 1977 . Materials for signature were received and returned signed in mid - October , 1977 . Authorization to proceed with bidding was delayed due to lack of Federal Wage Rates and was finally given without same in mid - November . Project bidding period was started December 1 , 1977 . Easements have been obtained on all but about 10 properties , with only one condemnation proceeding having been started . The bonding limit was formally increased from $ 970 , 000 to $ 1 , 200 , 000 , although the local share is expected to be less than $ 400 , 000 . The City and Town negotiated a draft agreement for sewer services with staff support . The City and Town formed a selection committee including staff to screen over 30 consultant proposals for Step 1 work to upgrade the Wastewater Treatment Plant and evaluate the sewer system it serves . Staff jointly reviewed all proposals recommending interviews with O ' Brien and Gere , Stearns and Wheler , and Metcalf and Eddy . Stearns and Wheler was ultimately chosen . EPA has approved the choice of consultant and Step 1 budget amounts and work items to date . Investigation and repair of services at 131 Salem Drive and 315 Winthrop Drive . . d . Town Barn Staff continually advised the Town consultant and the four contractors on appropriate courses of action and appropriate change orders . Staff coordinated Town completion of grading inside and around the building , installation of fuel tanks and pump island , installation of septic system including tank and field , installation of outside portion of building floor drain , and preliminary landscaping with timing requirements of contractors . Final contract amounts were as follows : Chrisanntha . . $ 139 , 085 . 00 Box Electric 239966 . 00 Kimble Plumbing & Heating 12 , 411 . 00 A . Roy Auchinachie & Sons 17 , 538 . 00 $ 193 , 000 . 00 Only the General Contractor remains to be paid a retainage held back due to extensive leaks in the roof openings . A maintenance bond was executed with the help of the Town Attorney to cover questionable concrete work . To date no problems have become apparent under heavy use . Preparation of Salt Shed Specifications and Town Board authorization to bid . e . Drainage The problems with drainage along Brandywine and Christopher Lane were investigated with landowners and solutions discussed with BOCES , School District , and the Highway Department . As a part of the DeWitt Recrea - tion site a pond was designed that offers the greatest relief to this peak runoff problem . Much design data was prepared by staff for presen - tation to School Board . ANNUAL REPORT OF TOWN ENGINEER - 1977 ( cont . ) Page Three Final account of Federally eligible flood work was made with a request for final inspection and payment of $ 35 , 000+ mailed December 17 , 1977 , and received in Albany December 19 , 19770 Mrs . Vatter of East Shore Drive had a flooding problem . Town staff inventoried the sources of her creek problem primarily from the Village and gave her a complete list of property owners , an analysis of her problem , and suggestions for solution . Installation of storm sewers at 307 and 309 Salem Drive as requested . f . Surveying Grade checks for Town Barn floor gravel base , underground exhaust system , fuel tanks , septic system , and perimeter drainage and road grades . Grade checks for Town Highway ditch work . Grade checks for Sewer repair , easements , and new design . Grade checks for isolated resident complaints or requests relating to public service . g . Highways Plans and profile of a Town - County preferred Route 96 alternative were ' developed and refined by Town staff and reviewed and endorsed in the following chronological sequence of public forums : informally by Planning Board , with the majority of residents in the Town north of the Hospitals publicly announced Planning Board meeting ; public informal discussion of Town Board ; Publicly Advertised Information meeting of Town Board ; Resolution of Town Board ; public presentation at Consensus Committee meeting ; petition of 97 landowners north of Hospital ; petition of 60 Physicians and Employees of Professional Building ; Resolution of support from Paleontological Research Institute ; Resolution of Buildings and Grounds Committee of Tompkins County Hospital Board of Managers ; Resolution of full Tompkins County Hospital Board of Managers ; Resolution of County Planning and Public Works Committee ; Resolution of County Planning Board ; Resolution of Tompkins County Board of Representa - tives . Each resolution came after a full staff presentation of the pre - ferred alternative . The details were then transmitted from staff to NYDOT in June and NYDOT consultant has been working on details since then . The biggest question to be answered which will greatly affect the improvement in the Town , is what the City will do . Through the request of Supervisor Schwan , Mayor Conley has appointed Lawrence Fabbroni as an ex officio Town observer on his technical committee to study alter - natives in the City . Mr . Liguori serves a similar role for the County on that committee . The Highway Master Plan was revised removing a stretch of a proposed new road connecting Pine Tree near East Hill Plaza to Slaterville Road . Project Applications for improvements on Snyder Hill Road and Sand Bank Road under the Safer off systems Program were prepared by staff , given preliminary approval by County and are under review by State . Phase 1 of Safer Roads and Pavement Marking Program - for signs was com- pleted by Highway Department and approved by State Inspector . h . Traffic Completion of Traffic Analysis of Judd Falls - Pine Tree Road Corridor and Five Key Intersections ( East Ithaca Traffic Study ) . i . Ordinances A Resolution of Town Board intent to enforce the State Environmental Quality Review Act was passed . A follow - up Local Law has now been drafted . j . Applications A program narrative of tasks and need was submitted by staff after appro val by Town Board ( 12/ 22 ) for 2 CETA workers to work for 9 months with the Highway Dept . on Snow Removal and other Special Projects . ANNUAL REPORT OF TOWN ENGINEER - 1977 ( cont ' d ) ( 2 ) PLANNED . a . Parks Redraft of 10 - year park implementation plan to better reflect sources of funding and maintenance . Review by Park Committee of Town Board . Public hearings and adoption . First year construction under park implementation plan ( Tareyton Road , Northview West , and East - Ithaca Bikeway if still applicable . Final agreement with School District on participa - tion and maintenance with School Board . Scaling down of project or addition commitment if Villages do not participate . Finalization and submission of BOR Grant Applica - tion . b . Transit Finalize Transit Study for Town of Ithaca with need , proposed alternative levels of service , costs , and methods of operation and ownership included . C . Sewers ( i ) Accept bids for Sewer Project in Town , January 13 award bids and obtain DEC approval . Execute contracts with Town Attorney . Construction field inspection to monitor contractor , consultant , and execution of agreement conditions . . Review of payment requests. with recommendation to Town Board and transmittal to EPA for re - imbursement . Review of progress , punch list items , final payment , etc . - ( ii ) Work on staff support for Sewer Committee members reviewing progress of City consultant on Step I work . Staff contact with necessary information to City consultant . Review of technical studies and cost analyses by consultant to advise. Sewer Committee on their accurateness and fairness , etc . ( iii ) Master mapping of Town sewers and preparation of missing or correction of erroneous as - builts . d . Town Barn , Final grading , rear service road construction , final landscaping . Bidding , contract letting for , and construction of salt shed . Completion of exhaust emission stack in garage itself . Completion of punch list items with Chrissantha . ANNUAL REPORT OF TOWN ENGINEER - 1977 ( cont ' d ) e . Highways Ad hoc service on City Route 96 Committee to finalize recommendation for location and scope of a preferred alternative . Final draft of survey of Town ' s highways with a suggested five -year plan . Revision and update of highway Master Plan . Reconstruction of Stone Quarry Road at railroad crossing . Shoulder work on Williams Glen Road . Drainage improvements on Forest Home Drive . Storm sewer work and recrowning on Snyder Hill Road . Guard rails on Sand Bank Road . f . Traffic Continuing Town -wide count program . Revise Traffic Ordinance . g . Drainage Completion of Eastern Heights drainage improvements delayed by wet fall weather . Study of remaining northeast drainage area . Installation of storm sewers as requested . General ditch cleaning . . h . Bolton Point Road improvements and landscaping as required . i . Ordinances Revised Zoning Ordinance , staff support . Revised Sign Ordinance , staff support . Revised Subdivision Regulations . Revised Flood Plain Zoning . Revised Freshwater Wetlands . Revised Environmental Quality Review Local Law . All for draft review by Ordinance Committee and public hearings at proper time of refinement and Town Attorney review . ANNUAL REPORT OF TOWN ENGINEER - 1977 ( cont ' d ) B . PRIVATE STATUS ( 1 ) * Eastern Heights ( i ) Hilker - Haven Hills Subdivision ( 43 lots ) a . Subdivision approval ( final on 21 lots ) . b . Acceptance of Dove Drive and Pleasant Lane as Town roads . c . Two more houses started , four total now . ( 2 ) St . Catherine Subdivision ( i ) Ivor Jonson a . Only two additional homes on St . Catherine . ( ii ) Snyder Hill Construction a . One additional home 'on Blackstone Avenue built on lots purchased from Hamilton . ( 3 ) Williamsburg Park ( i ) Otto Schoenfeld a . Concord letter of credit for $ 3000 being held for completion . ( ii ) Snyder Hill Construction a . One home on Concord built on lot formerly of Schoenfeld . Lexington Drive a . Six homes by LaGrand Chase on lots purchased . from Schoenfeld . ( 4 ) Lucente Subdivision ( 1 ) Two additional homes built , leaving 2 or 3 lots in subdivided land . ( 5 ) Monkemeyer - Springwood ( i ) No new units ; 8 existing . ( 6 ) Eastwood Commons ( i ) No new units ; 40 existing . ( 7 ) Kendall and Pennsylvania Avenues ( i ) Three new. homes . ( 8 ) West Hill ( i ) Five new homes by individuals . ( 9 ) South Hill ( 1 ) Seven new homes by individuals . ( 10 ) Longhouse ( i ) Two new units ; 8 total now with 3 in each of two buildings and two in one building . ANNUAL REPORT OF TOWN ENGINEER - 1977 ( cont ' d ) ( 11 ) East Ithaca ( i ) Four by individuals . ( 12 ) Beacon Hills ( i ) None completed ; foreclosure agreement signed ; Town has begun legal action under Ordinance Regulating Unsafe Buildings and Collapsed Structures of July 1960 . Initial response indicates Sibley will complete an appraisal within two or three weeks . C . MAJOR APPROVALS OR DEVELOPMENT ( 1 ) East Hill Depot . ( 2 ) Preliminary Approval DeForest Park Subdivision backlot of Indian Creek and DuBois - 2 to 5 acre lots . ( 3 ) Approval of efficiency units as part of Spartan Inn ( formerly Dun Rovin ) . ( 4 ) Approval of 3 - lot subdivision on Honness Lane - Blatchley . ( 5 ) Planning Board ecommendation on Monkemeyer rezonings : to Commercial " F " * on East King Road -Danby Road inter - section and to R- 15 for cluster next to Ithaca College lands . BUILDING INSPECTORS ' REPORT - - 1977 MONTH ADDITIONS / VALUE NEW HOME / VALUE OTHER / VALUE MONTHLY TOTAL / FEES JAN . 1 / $ 372000 $ 37 , 000000 / $ 20 . 00 60 , 000 FEB . 3 / $ 122 , 000 / $000 Restaurant - $ 182 ' 000 ; 00/ $ 115 . 00 MARCH 3 / $ 9 , 750900 5 / $ 164 , 500 $ ' 174 ; 25O AO / $ 97 . 50 APRIL 3 / $ 149150900 3 / $ 95 , 000 $ 109 ; 150 : 00/ $ 65000 MAY 3 / $ 26 , 500 . 00 4 / $ 149 , 000 2 Signs $ 1751500 . 00 / $ 152 . 00 JUNE 8 / $ 23 , 500 . 00 5 / $ 1802200 $ 203 , 700 . 00/ $ 125 . 00 JULY 5 / $ 15 , 450600 4 / $ 170 , 200 5 Signs $ 185 , 650 . 00 / $ 244 . 50 AUG . 1 / $ 20 , 680 . 00 2 / $ 60 , 664 Bull Barns / $ 831 , 344 . 00 / $ 155 , 00 $ 750 , 000 SEPT . 3 / $ 3 , 100 . 00 3 / $ 164 , 000 Landscape Bldg . / $ 32 , 000 $ 1992100900 / $ 127 . 50 OCT . 3 / $ 4 , 970 . 00 2 / $ 100 , 000 $ 104 , 970 . 00 / $ 57 . 50 NOV . 5 / $ 261817 . 00 1 / $ 42 , 000 $ 681817 . 00 / $ 50 . 00 DEC . 10 / $ 1 % 249081, 3 / $ . 118 , 500 $ 137 , 749 . 81 / $ 92850 YEARLY TOTAL 50 / $ 164 , 166 . 81 36 / $ 19403 , 064 $ 8420000 $ 2 , 409 , 230 . 81 / $ 19301 . 50 APPEALS . BLATCHLEY , 143 Honness Lane ( SMALL LOT ) $ 7 . 50 - APPROVED CHASE , 1319 Mecklenburg Road ( FURNITURE STRIPPING ) $ 7 . 50 - SPECIAL PERMIT GEBAUER , 225 Coddington Road $ 7 . 50 - DENIED GEBAUER , 229 Coddington Road $ 7 . 50 - APPROVED BRONFENBRENNER , 116 McIntyre Place $ 7 . 50 - APPROVED G . W . EHRHART , 691 Five Mile Drive $ 7 . 50 - DENIED D & H REFURBISHERS ( SALINO ) , 1080 Danby Road $ 7 . 50 - APPROVED McFALL , 235 Coddington Road $ 7 . 50 - SPECIAL PERMIT SIMS , 123 Eastern Heights Drive N /C - DENIED MARINOS , 658 Elmira Road ( SPARTAN INN ) N /C - APPROVED E . A . 1 . CO - OP , 219 Judd Falls Road $ 7 . 50 - APPROVED PETE 111 , 820 Elm Street Extension $ 7 . 50 - APPROVED MEYER , 303 Salem Drive $ 7 . 50 - APPROVED BOWLSBY , 912 East Shore Drive $ 7 . 50 - APPROVED LIBERMAN , East Shore Drive $ 7 . 50 - APPROVED KRIZEK , 134 Poole Road $ 7 . 50 - APPROVED MOBBS , 619 Five Mile Drive ( SIGN ) $ 17 . 00 - APPROVED BUILDING INSPECTORS ' REPORT - - 1977 Page Two SHELDRAKE , 806 Elmira Road ( SIGN ) $ 26 . 00 - APPROVED SERRANO , 1362 Mecklenburg Road ( SIGN ) $ 17 . 00 - APPROVED BOWLSBY , 912 East Shore Drive ( SIGN ) $ 15 . 00 - APPROVED GREGG , 612 Coddington Road $ 7 . 50 - APPROVED TOTAL $ 187 . 50 SIGN ORDINANCE VIOLATIONS : STATUS . DAIRYLEA DIPPER STORE , 610 Elmira Road PERMIT ISSUED ONE FREE - STANDING SIGN REMOVED EAST HILL FLORIST & PLANT SHOP , East Hill Plaza PERMIT ISSUED WARREN HOME FURNISHINGS , East Hill Plaza PERMIT ISSUED EAST SHORE ANTIQUES , 912 East Shore Drive VARIANCE GRANTED TWO SIGNS REMOVED LA CARERA , I . Serrano , 1362 Mecklenburg Road VARIANCE GRANTED EARLY BIRD FARMS , 806 Elmira Road VARIANCE GRANTED MARTHA ' S FLEA MARKET , Mobbs , 619 Five Mile Drive VARIANCE GRANTED NEW YORK HOLSTEIN - FRIESIAN ASSOCIATION , 957 Mitchell St . VARIANCE GRANTED EASTWOOD COMMONS , Wildflower Drive VARIANCE GRANTED E . A . I . CO - OP , INC . , Judd Falls Road VARIANCE GRANTED IDE ' S BOWLING LANES - COW BELL , 10 - 12 Judd Falls Rd . PERMIT ISSUED GRAYHAVEN ANTIQUES , 657 Elmira Road PERMIT ISSUED WHAT ' S YOUR BEEF , East Hill Plaza ( additional sq . ft . ) APPLICATION RECEIVED BEAUJOLAIS CAFE , 602 Elmira Rd . - - 10 sq . ft . addition - - PERMIT ISSUED - - American Express - - DENIED EAST HILL DEPOT , 1876 Judd Falls Road - - temporary sign - PERMIT ISSUED - - permanent sign - APPLICATION RECEIVED BELL ' S CONVENIENCE FOODS , 614 Elmira Road - - Ice Sign - - APPLICATION RECEIVED VARAXON ELECTRONICS , INC . , 1319 Mecklenburg Road APPLICATION RECEIVED F E T DISTRIBUTING CO . , 1395 Mecklenburg Road APPLICATION RECEIVED LAKESIDE NURSING HOME , INC . , 1229 Trumansburg Road APPLICATION RECEIVED PALEONTOLOGICAL RESEARCH INSTITUTE , 1259 Trumansburg Rd . APPLICATION RECEIVED SA M PETER , 1083 Danby Road APPLICATION RECEIVED MILLBROOK BREAD , 611 Elmira Road - - 2nd Freestanding Sign REMOVED POYER ' S ORCHARDS , DuBois and Trumansburg Roads REMOVED MATYCHAK , Danby Road - - Two Billboards - - PENDING - 12 / 30 / 75 STATE AND AURORA , INC . , Mecklenburg Rd . - - 8 Billboards - PENDING - 12 / 30 / 75 ( Spring 1977 - did major repairs to these billboards ) BUILDING INSPECTORS ' REPORT - - 1977 Page Three ,( Si .9n Ordinance Violations ( cont . ) ) INDIAN CREEK FRUIT FARMS , 1406 Trumansburg Road APPLICATION HAS NOT BEEN RECEIVED BRINK , 706 Elmira Road LEGAL ACTION SHOULD COMMENCE IN JANUARY 1978 SAL - AUG , CORP . , 630 Elmira Road REMOVED DEEB ' S GAS STATION , 527 East Shore Drive APPLICATION RECEIVED ZONING ORDINANCE VIOLATIONS : STATUS : 133 WEST KING ROAD PERMIT GRANTED 160 BUNDY ROAD PERMIT GRANTED 969 EAST SHORE DRIVE PERMIT GRANTED 603 FIVE MILE DRIVE TWO PERMITS GRANTED 855 TAUGHANNOCK BLVD , PERMIT GRANTED 130 NORTHVIEW ROAD PERMIT GRANTED 107 NORTHVIEW ROAD PERMIT GRANTED 614 ELMIRA ROAD - - BELL ' S APPLICATION RECEIVED 637 SHEFFIELD ROAD - PERMIT GRANTED 251 CULVER ROAD PERMIT GRANTED 927 TAUGHANNOCK BLVD . 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At- W AW OF-+ VA V VwF' N A O n + F'• G • 0 • • • • • • • • • • • a X (D e% v Lt , A W to W W V /J %D N 0o W OD Fr V co O o% A W C1 FO& �r /� w O 00 r 0% to A O N to V V W A V %D pO F-+ O N o g0 W v 0 � 1 ` J O v O A to F + 00 to A F� � 0 F+ N F'fl • rt 0 r Dp N to N O O Go CD O W O O N N O (D 0 pp 00 A L " N O V O A A 1-r O+ O LO) %D A 0o 0% v to V A V to N A a .b Y .-. v co rOt v ol• 32 TOMN OF ITHACA REGULAR BOAS r-IEETIIIG January 9 , 1978 p 515 p . m . At a Regular fleeting of the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca , To ap° kins County , New York , held at the Town of Ithaca offices at 1.26 T? a°st Seneca Street , Ithacg , T76w York , on the 9th day of January 1973 , at 5x15 p . m . , there were t PRESE14T ° Noel Desdn , Supervisor Andrew [P-74 1IcElwee , Councilman Victor Del Rosso , Councilman Catherine Valentino , Councilwoman Shirley' Raffensperger , Councilwoman Gust L . Freeman , Jr . , ! Councilman ALSO PRESENT ; James V . Buyoucos , Town Attorney Lawrence P . Fabbroni , Town Engineer/3uilding Inspector Robert E . Parkin ; Highway Superintendent Liese nronfenhrenner , Planning Boare Chairwoman Beverly Livesay , , County Representative Robert Eonnell , Assistant to Town Engineer George tdeman , Ides Bowling Lanes Scbtt Hamilton , Ides Bowling Lanes Kevin Rorke , ATC ( Ceracche ) Rocco Lucente , Developer Arthur L . Berkey , 128 Christopher Circle Representatives of the Hedia APPROVAL Or' MINUTES Approval of the minutes of I-lay 9 , 16 , 23o June 13 , July 11 , 18 ; August Be September 12 , 26 � October 5 , 10 , 17 ° 11ovember 17 , 21 was tabled until the February meeting to give the Board an opportunity to review them and make corrections , if necessary . TOTOT SO70a POLICIES FOR 1978 Supervisor Desch recommended the following policies for 19780 ( 1 ) Questions from the public or media will be addressed to the Chair rather than to individual Board members or staff . ( 2 ) Appropriateness or inappropriateness or relevance of question's will be determined by the Chair . ( 3 ) Presentations by individuals or Board members will not be interrupted by questions from the floor . ( 4 ) seetings will not exceed three hours ( generally ) If the Agenda is not completed within three hours , the remaining items will be taken up at the next meeting or at an adjourned meeting . ( 5 ) After discussion of controversial subjects , each 'hoard member will be asked to state the reason for his vote at the time he makes it so the public will know where each Board member stands on the issue . This procedure will not be followed on routine matters . ( 6 ) There will be no smoking during official Board meetings . Supervisor Desch requested at this point that the Board adopt a resolution that no smoking will be permitted during official Board meetings . ° o Boatrd `T1 ' nutes 2 aAant1a y `"3 � la7 $: Vol t on :by Councilwoman ;A ffensp�ar:r 'er seaonde Illy FCou c <lrn h, �c lw esff. Fo,ESCILVEF ; , that .no ioki rigJi1• be : ,peitte 'at oflcxia3 T® ?3oad, meeting ( Del Rosso?r Ra€ fensperger , PO4er.s_y :vicraliviee:8 Fo_ e'eman ., 117Alea3 '°7:110; and Desch voting Ayre :mays none ) C,ouneilman i�%oEiwe iz gct'ised about :enfo`rcement of the no smoking :resolut'i'on . Thc= :5uporvi,40r dick nd# thiftk toIhis wQul `; b of I f ' L e; a: problem if it ' ' becante 't�ri , it could ke hand3eC Then the stuatoi Arises b 1 SCE 0 _ P'IF, TI�1TT �; , .F y can gourd ) ; . Supervisor Desch `rec'ommendecl holr rig some of tie To*m" IIosairri meetings in selected :areas of the '!'�!w'ri, 06kest Nome: T"fiA l � , dd na dt, too . t ton road' community Center ,, Northeast School . �11rjjerLy ' HoUs na , anti? Town 1High*iay Facility$ o, These .mcetinga wduld be the,l F; 7 z: o fpa:mQ the remaffiing meetings -will bb held , aif the• To�rri ;.a31 a the usual: time , t e. 15 pomo The Supervisor �6.citea the meeting d4t:e,s r lftiots , axle. place,s:o tS.chedule is attached to th ese m i n u t eja , IF :Supervisor Desch sand the general ide: in setting up . the meetings in selectel , � as of the irowh i go eudourae public partici � patio�a . , fie hoped �Ag.endns could be Put` j:0gether� 'Ear enc?d4 t in advain'Oe to provide items of interest to the particular Atdci- whe a 'tha meeting wi1,1 be hold I It ,will ;nd b easy too ,do this.° Supervisor Desch said f he hack set the Augutt -meeti i4p att 'Fore.s:t lidme Cl ap 'I 3n the hope that endugh of the sewer system WulcA be in Aiace so that people %4 ;th quest �:bns about H oft-pups ouoid' be. 'given Answers at that -meeting b M though there was, nct comp 6t-d agreement on- times and places , the ft, perviosok r-ec0MtdA ed aodepta d- the schedule as is g. and possibly Make r6visions as hei ccAaikyb notion' y SuperVI Desch , seconded by Councilman Freeman © RESOLVE , that the schedule of Town Boa rd meetings for 1975 ( attached to these mznut es ) be and it hereby is approved •B with the u3i erstandm ing that an the event it 115 More ,prudent to re*d hedule the meeting location , the Town Board retains the option- tip do soo (Del Rosso , Raffensperger , Freeman , Powers , HcElwee , Valentino and Desch voting Aye . Nays none) CONFUTTE'E APPOZ'•`!TDZw. B Supervisor Desch asked the Board to consider the appointment 4 tV0 'hew rOmrr°i'ttees and chancge the assignment 'of one' "committee . The Codes And Ordinances Committee will be charged with the responsi ® bality -:of d'evel. opp ng and rec6mmending to the frown Board for action nevi and/or revised. ordinances to provide for balanced and appropriate _. ly contrcillcd growthIs public health , welfare and safety witin the Town of Ithaca . >` ion by Supervisor Deschil seconded by Councilman Freeman , RESOLVED , that this Town Board hereby establishes a Codes and Orril® na.nces Committee consisting of Councilman Powers (Chairman ) , Councilor man Del Rosso , Leese Bronfenbrenner ( Planning Board Chairwoman ) , Peter Francese ; and ( Lawrence Pb Fabbroni as an ex®officio member ) ; this Committee to be charged with the responsibility of developing and recommending to the Town Board for action new and/or revised ordi � nances to provide for balanced and appropriately controlled growth , public health , welfare and safety within the mown of Ithaca . ( Deb. Rosso , Raffenspergera Powersp Freeman ; HcElweer Valentino and Desch voting Aye . Plays o none ) • r Town Board Minutes - 3 - January 9 , 1978 Supervisor Desch said this Committee will give top priority to the completion of the New zoning ordinance . A target date for adoption , September 1 , 1978 , is recommended. . The Zoning Ordinance in conceptual form should be available to the Town Board and Planning Board by April 1 , 1978 .. The preliminary form- of the complete ordi •m nance ( including Town Attorney review) should be available for Town Planning Board/Town Hoard review on July 1 , 197x . The: 'cn,* ttee may wish to involve the Town/Zoning/Planning Boards At other stages of the development of the ordinance . Second priority shall ° given to the revision of the Sign Ordinance to siniplify administration without sacrificing enforceabili ty . Suggested target c Ate for adoption of amendments . - - July 1 , 19780 During the year there w ll, he - reque.. ts to the Committee from the Town Board to evaluate the need for changes and/or amendments to the codes and ordinances of the Tom . The Committee , in p*trsuing such requests , shall first assess the time and resources necessary to accomplish the work unless the change or addition is of minor nature , ` Councilman Desch recommended the establish6ent of a Traffic Control Committee which mould kie charged with identifying and evalu - ating the need for and cost effectivehess 'of traffic control measures °- including but not limited to speed 'control and highway safety devices and shall pursue its objectives with all police agencies . Enforce - ment alternatives to be explored includ increasing County Sheriff patrol , part -time Toilm traffic control force , Arid Contracting .with other agencies . 1. The Committee mill report : t the status of its pz•ogress at each down Board regular meeting and shall submit its completed re- port by April it 197 $ 0 An element in the deliberations of this Committee shall he determination of the prevailing speed in those areas of the Town where speeding has been reported , such as warren Road , Pine Tree Road , etc . This can be accomplished in conjunction with the County Sheriff .radar patrol . Motion by Supervisor Desch .1 seconded by Councilman Powers MSOLVED , that this Town Board hereby creates a Traffic Control Com- mittee which shall consist of Andrew 119 McElwee ( Chairman ) , Gustr L . Freeman , Jr . , Joel Silbey and Robert Spalding ; the Committee to be charged with identifying and evaluating the need for and cost e ££fec - tiveness of traffic control measures , including but not limited to speed control and highway safety devices , and shall pursue its pbjec° tives with all police agencies . ( Del Rosso , Raffensperger , "Freeman , Powers , McElwee , Valentino, ;.and Desch voting Aye . Nays none ) Supervisor Desch recommended that the Parks and Open Sg)ace Committee continue ' to develop master plans and specific solutions to the park and open space needs of the Town , including recommenda- tion for use of Park Reserve Funds , and park operation policy . He recommended that the Committee should make an effort to accomplish the following during the year 1978 10 Formalize the Dellitt Junior Nigh School recreation area proposal , including a draft maintenance agreement and recomm. ende:d inanci f ng proposal . Suggested target for submittal to Town Board - m r4arch 1 , 19780 3 5r Town Board: Mintates . - A January, - 9=, 1:978` ' 2, . Develop a specific schedule arid strategy for arctui ' it 0 of Coy Glen ® ® target March 1 , 1928 . 30 Identify the life . cycle cost o'f. each element of the Parks and open Space Plan =: -- target May 1 , 1978 . 4 . Recommend. ; a' plan . oef action for the accomplishment of the initial phase of_ . the Bark Plana target July 1 , 1'9.780 5 . Develop . a policy statement of need wit-h regard to . ' . bicycle traffic circu ]. ati6n ,. ' keep ,ing in mind the likelihood of a sharp increase in mo-ped usage ( ept6mber 1; 1918 ) < Motion by Supervisor Descho seconded }ay Councilman kRcFlcaee , RLSbLVED , . that the Parks :.and Open Space --in shall cont a to develop master plans and- specfio solutions tco •the parks and open space needs of � t`he 'Town of Ith*cAr including recommendation for use of Park -Reserve , Funds , and park 6 perat,ion policy , (Del Rost Raffel erger , Freeman , -Powers , McElwee , Valentino and Desch voting Ayes Plays none ). APPOItTTr t i NTS 4. Supervisor Desch observCd that during the next two years the Town 6f' Ithaca will be engdgbd with the City of Ithaca in complex negotiations concerning the $ lb million City of Ithaca wastewater treatlttent plant .APgrading .project * lle rdcommefideld that Councilwoman Riffensperger Join hint aS Town representative in th4te negotiations . Notion by Supervisor Desch * seconded by Councilman Powers , RESOLVED , that Supervisor Desch and Councilwoman oaf fenspercler. are appointed as the Town of Ithaca representatives in negotiations with the City of Ithaca with regard to the- City of Ithaca waste water treatment plant upgrading project . . ( Del Rosso , Raffensperger , Powersa Freeman, MdElwee , Valentino and Desch voting Aye . Nays - none ) Supervisor Desch recommended that COuncilwOman Valentino con °° time to represent the Town -of Ithaca on the County Cable Commission . ;otion by Supervisor Descha seconded by Councilwoman Raffensperger , RESOLVED , that Councilwoman Valentino is hereby re- appointed as the Town of Ithaca representative on the �Tompkns County TV Cable Commis - sion . ( Del Rosso , Raffenspergero Powers , Freeman , McElwee , Valentino and Desch voting Aye . Nays - none ) Supervisor Desch recommended that Councilwoman Valentino con- tinue to represent the Torm of Ithaca on the County Youth Bureau . She has been acting in this capacity on an interim basis . Potion by Supervisor Desch .; seconded by Councilman Powers , RESOLVED , that Councilwoman Valentino shall continue to represent the Town of Ithaca on the County Youth Bureau . ( Del Rosso , Raffenspergerr Powers , McElwee , Freeman , Valentino and Desch voting Aye . Nays m none ) 34 Town. Board, Minutes 5 m January- °9% , 1, 978 Supervisor .Desch reported that Councilwoman Raffensperger has consented for continue as the Town- of Ithaca ° s representative on the County Planning Board until the Town of Ithacan Planning Board recommends a representative from the Town Planning' Boarde Motion by Supervisor Desch ; seconded by Councilman PicElwee , RESOLVED ,. that : Councilwoman Raffensperger is ; hereby re� anpointed to serve as the . Town of Ithaca . rebresentative on the County Planning Board unti�: the ,Toan of Ithaca Planning: 'Board appoints a Member from its Board , . ( Del Rosso , affensperger , Powergg Freeman , McElwee , Valentino and Desch voting Aye . gays none ) Potion by 8tt1pervistar Desch , seconded by Councilwoman Raffensperger RESOLVED , that Herbert o ?zahr , 103 Judd- Falls Road , and Gloria Co Howell are hereby rep appointed a9 the Town of Ithaca ° s representa- tives on the City of Ithaca Youth kireaua . (Pei Rosso , Raffensperger , Powers , Freeman , P -IcElwee , Valentino and Desch voting A eo Nays none ). Ilotion by Supervisor Desch ° seconded by Councilwoman Raffensperger , RESOLVED , that Prof . Richard Da Fischer , 135 Pine 'free Road. , is hereby re �appointed as the Town' of Ithaca. ° s representative on the Tompkins County Environmental Management. Council for 19700 (De1 , ROssOkr , 1Laffensperjerj rowers , Freeman. , McElwee °. Valentino and Desch voting Aye -' Nuys none ° ) REPORTS OF rot IVY REPRASMItATIk1ES Mrso Livesay recommended 'that 4he c6mmittee appointees ( above ) report back on some kind of regular basis so there will be a two-way flow of information between the Town and County * Torso Livesay reported that the Hospital construction is ahead of schedule time wise and is within budget , •GNKEMEYER PROPOSAL PROPOSED' BUSINESS 11V DISTRICT Supervisor Desch noted that the proposal of Evan Monkeme,yer to rezone 30 acres of land to a new Business " F " District is a new concept in terms of permitted uses in the Town of Ithaca . It is not a new concept State9 ide or nationally . It is an attempt , he sand , to make a commercial development economically feasible and flexible by combining it with residential use .. I3e said the Board will need to consider ( 1 ) whether there should be a mix of commercial and resf. � aaential and ( 2 ) if such a zone is created , what restrictions would be imposed . I-;rso Bronfenbrenner , Chairwoman of the Planning Board , said the Planning Board has had several public hearings on this sub ® ject , not particularly well attended ° Overall the response has been favorable . Councilwoman Raffensperger recommended a public informa- tional hearing . This appeared to be acceptable to the Board , and it was suggested that a box ad might be put in the Ithaca Journal ° Pure Monkemeyer gill be asked to make a presentation at this meeting ( in FebruarY ) e The Supervisor said he would arrange for an article 0 n the Ithaca Journal , . 1 37 Town Board Minutes - 6 -- January 9 , 1978 HIGHT17AY PAY SCALE FOR 1.978 Motion by Supervisor Deschp seconded by Councilman McElwee ? RESOLVED , that the Town Board of . the Tom of Ithaca hereby increases the highway pay scale for 1978 from a maximum of $ 5 . 85 to a maxi.mun of M 20j-per hour for Town of Ithaca Highwav Department employees . ( Del Rosso , Raffensperger , Powers , Freeman , MCllwee , Valentino and Desch voting Aye . Nays - none ) AUTHORITY TO ATTEND ASSOCIATION OF TOWNS 14EETINGS MID CONFERENCE FOR HEW T11011 SUPERVISORS Motion by Supervisor Desch ^ : seconded by Councilman Pourers RESOLVED , that not to exceed seven representatives of . the Town of Ithaca be authorized to attend the Association of Toyoms meetings , at Town expense , on February 20 , 21 , and 22 , 1978 , it being under ° stood that should the number of persons who wish to attend these meetings exceed seven , the Supervisor will use his discretion in determining who shall attend . ( Del Rosso , Raffensperger , Powers , Freeman , McElwee' , Valentino and Desch voting Aye . Nays -- none ) Supervisor Desch asked for authorization to attend the Con- ference for New Supervisors in Albany , N . Ye Motion by Supervisor Desch ; seconded by Councilman McElwee , 1 RESOLVED o that Stipervisdic , Desch is hereby authorized to, attend the Conference for New Supervisors in Albany , New ' York , at Town expense . ( Del Rosso , Raffensperger , Powers , Freeman , NbElwee , Valentino amd Desch voting Ave . Nags - none ) ATC ( Ceracche ) Television Franchise Supervisor Desch distributed material on the proposed amend - ment to the TV Franchise with ATC ( Ceracche ) . The revision is being reviewed by the County Cable Commission , by the Town Board , and - the', Town Attorney . The Supervisor felt it was appropriate to schedule a public hearing for the February meeting to consider adoption o - f the amended franchise . Motion by Supervisor Desch , seconded by Councilwoman Valentino , RESOLVED , that the Town Board will conduct a public hearing on Febru-. ary 13 , 1978 at 7s30 p . m . to consider the adoption of the amended IV Cable Franchise Agreement between the Town of Ithaca and ATC ( Cer accne ) . ( 'del Rosso , Raffensperger , Powers , Freeman , McElwee , Valentino and Desch voting Aye . Mays a none ) Councilwoman Valentino felt the Cable Commission has suf - ficient information at this time to make a recommendation at the February 13th meeting , but she felt additional information should be made available to the Board prior to the hearing - - such as pre - sent rate schedule , provision for rate increase , if any , extensions, to areas of low density , etc . Supervisor Desch said he felt ATC has come forward with a reasonable amendment , and , if necessary , at the public hearing further modifications might be required . REPORT OF P n,RK C0111MI'11TEE Councilwoman Raffensperger reported that the Park Committee � . is making available to Town Board members a list of property owners in the Coy Glen preservation area . She asked Board members to indi - cate on the list anyone they would be willing to contact . The Park Committee will then notify Board me?-hers of a coordinated contact list and provide materials for contact . She requested that the list be returned with notations by January 134Ch in order to meet February target date for Coy Glen acquisition schedule . Town Board 111nutes - 7 - January 9 , 1978 Councilwoman Raffensperger reported that the Park Committee has entered into more specific negotiations with Cornell University and will continue these negotiations with the help of the Toxim Attor � ney , and will advise the Board of the terms when they are clearer . The Park Committee worked in the summer of 1977 on assezibling and implementation of plan for Parks and Open Space Plane scheduled to be completed by March , 1978 . Such a plan was brought to the Toven. Board this past fall . Recent financial developments made major changes necessary in the basic and specific concepts in that schedcs. ule . Such changes were discussed at the Committee ' s meeting in December . The newly constituted Park Committee will meet January 15 and will proceed with the project , and. will also set up an overall schedule to try to meet the target dates. outlin6d in their charge . PERSONS TO RE U..EARD Mr > Arthur L . Berkey , 128 Christopher Circle , stated he felt that scheduling half of the Board meetings at 7o. 30 p . m . is a distinct improvement . He objected , however , to scheduling the other six meet ings at 5 .* 15 p . m . He stated again his conviction that this is not a convenient time for the public . He recommender scheduling all the meetings at 7e30 p . m . if the Board really desired public input . Supervisor Desch felt the 7o. 30 p . m . schedule is flexible and is a step in the direction of determining what , in fact , might be the best meeting time for the majority of the people . If the agendas are properly structured in advance , at the end of the year the Board should have a good idea of the best meeting time . Mr . Berkey said he dirt not see any flexibility in the sched - ule since the times and places are defined in advance . 10he Super visor said the flexibility will come in the detail and arrangement of the agendas . He said his mind is open as to whether 5e15 p . m . or 7 .> 30 p : m . is a better meeting time . That will not be known until the Town has gone through the process . Ile said he felt the key question is not the time of the meeting , but the content and organ- ization of the meeting , and the advance notice of it . He said there is really no ideal time for all of the people to meet . iSr . Berkey reported that the traffic control sign for the school crossing on the west end of Christopher Circle is down . The Supervisor said this report has been noted and will be followed upo Mr . Berkey stated that at the December meeting ( 1977 ) , Councilman Powers read a statement expressing the position that a written explanation of the $ 300 , 000 Bolton Point deficit and measures to prevent future deficits should be instituted . Fe asked what the Board ' s intention is on this as far as action on getting the explana � tion and control measures . Supervisor Desch said it is the Commis - sion ' s intention and this Board ' s intention to honor Councilman PowW ers ° request , and that he would see that such a report is written and also to see that the measures that are required to properly con- trol the funds of the Commission are implemented . Supervisor Desch said the report would be a Public report , but he could not say at this time when such a report would be available . i 31 x b Bet,- - cx ' .I. . . ved that the 1 1- 7 but e n ude =n to i_11 11 far the to rmera o 4 ceAto ltr' anc�. - tiraf -fie iiYontrol. brfmf ter .. 1 e strong y , rg that a ,c� eser:i:ptibA ba evel , ed k Y4 approved prior` ttr t* Amploymelft of a votitto 110t or, tr'af'fic .:contwol off icser ... Ite asked if it w$ak °the Towns, intention; to 'do t�at� S�tpe�iisor �3esr��:. said �xat. the• r ay. -after elt*dt on he -stwme, It and farmali e job c� esoriptfi�t�ns oadfi , R i -&dg �oyeea band uncilma t :Plavilwee 1. pointed out that s fer a : trs f 3:c: control = coafacoilted j the. budgert item is not nect�ssari y for a ''' pe eon, but for- =�raiff tr c0ntroi (devices , si nin : e . Y . A job dttcr pt. for the dbntroller. 1#. 11 be prepared ri.o to riizg such ape don. {. if such a per on; is hirer":} and will be AVp:Wve4 !�Y, the Ba 4 Mr ® BerTcey said he 9trongl, r supported tierobtheast Area Transportation Study Cbmm s ,§—j,0 . He- taido he bel i s there i•s a. StroAg possibility that buss - service, may be vieffil a Va particularly urged looking, --at :altt�nat vas fear a burs:- comr ing dOwn - t4ihthr+�p Drive in the morn ing- and the :e#enin4 , in' , addition- to tie bus that goes to the Lanai-fig .area. and ?yr.amid Mall :aid Ths Supervils s 3a1.0 ,, .Berkey : ;;s: .recom mendatlons have been. noted.° DSrs Li.vesat surged the SupervIsori : t,a try to al4irify certalft staff pdsitionss ire he Town Off id with ti he G�ouhty Per-rsonnel Office and with Civil S.ssrvlce- b Supervisor Desch said he would he glad to meet with ;people in the :County Personnel. ,pepartment if this is still a problem, IDEMM ?PROPOSAL, Mr George Ideman ( Ides Howling Lanese requested permission ' to re- activate .a vacant building on his land at Judd Falls Road to matte It. a modern facility . He.. said he wanted to update the building . and make it available for various community functions --- dances , pub° lic assembly , etc . The project would. also include a small addition to the buildi,ng. ( 20 feet ) for snack bar and .rest rooms. , He said proposal meets all State requirements ( i.ncl iding. parking ) . Mr . I:de ,4 Man illustrated the propose , with blueprint drawing . Mrso Bronfenbrenher said the Planning Board has recommend d-64. approval of this profect ; that at their .hearings there were some clues tions about traffic and ,a question of the need for the facility . The Planning Board , :however .; did not see these as serious problems . fir . Fabbron . d d not think a public hearing was required , but the Board , at tits discretion , might wish to schedule .one . He said the Town should get a letter from the Statue inspectoriapproving Pelre ideman ° s plans T1171th respect to excits., entrances , and fire regulations . There do riot.--. ern to be any drainage problems at this time . Supervisor Desch salxl'A ,;,Y 3 :.v3ever , this should be carefully looked at when the paving takes _.: :,. V.ceo Councilwoman Raffensperger recommended looking at the tra• ff .ic patterns . Notion by Councilwoman Valentino ° seconded by Councilwoman Raffen' s ° perger , RESOLVED , that a oublic hearing shall be, conducted on February 1 ;L. 1978 at 76. 00 p . m. to consider the proposal of George Ideman to mod, {; fy the former P & C building on Judd calls Road and Mitchell Str6et � v . Town Poard }!Minutes e 9 January 9 , 1973 as a place of public assembly ,, to improve the facilities so they will meet State standards a building of an additional 20 feet is proposed on Judd Falls Road for a snack bar and rest rooms . ( Del Rosso , Raffensperger , Powers , Freeman , McElwee , Valentino and Desch voting Aye . Nays - none ) Councilwoman Raffensperger requested Planning Board minutes and in-put prior to the public hearing . EAST HILL DEPOT SIGN Mr . Fabbroni reported that East Hill Depot have applied for two identical gable signs . Although two signs of this kind are not permitted , the application was sent on to the Town Board because the Planning Board felt the signs were within the size limitations and in the spirit of the Sign Ordinance . Motion by Councilman HcElweef seconded by Councilman Del Rosso , RESOLVED , that the sign application of East Hill Depot for two identical gable signs is hereby approved . ( Del Rosso , Raffensperger , Powers , Freeman , McElwee , Valentino and Desch voting Aye . Nays a none ) PROPOSED REVISION OF TO[nIAT HIGHWAY MAP TO CHANGE NAME OF WIIJSTON COURT TO SPRUCE%100D CIRCLE Mr . Rocco Lucente , developer , requested that he be permitted to change the name of Winston Court and Winston Court Apartments to Sprucewood Circle and Sprucewood Circle Apartments . Supervisor Desch wondered how this would benefit the Towne and there was some question as to whether there are any other streets of similar name ( Sprucewood ) . Supervisor Desch said such a change would involve a change in the official street map of the Town . He felt the people in the area should have an opportunity to be heard with regard - to the requested change . Mrs . Livesay said it would be necessary to be careful with a new name because there are some small streets in Dryden with simi- lar sounding names . The Fire and Disaster Coordinator and fire de ° partments could be confused in getting to the right location in case of fire . The naming of streets and roads , she said , must more and more be considered on a County-wide basis . It was agreed this pro Posed change should be cleared with the Fire and Disaster Coordinator . Motion by Supervisor Desch ; seconded by Councilwoman Raffensperger , 1 RESOLVED , that the Town Board shall conduct a Public . Heari.ng on Febru- ary 13 , 1978 at 6 ° 3Q p . m . to consider modification of the official. Toim of Ithaca Highway Map to comply with the request of Rocco Lucente to change the name of Winston Court to Sprucewood Circle . ( Del Rosso , Raffensperger ., Powers ., Fx0eman.., jjqE jrw ee , V lenti,no and Desch voting Aye . Mays - none ) AUTHORITY TO ATTEND SEAR CO"TFERFNCE Mr . Fabbroni reported that there is a local conference of SEAR ( State Environmental Quality Review ) to be held at the Sheraton Hotel in February ( one day ) . He proposed that Barbara Restaino , Planner , be authorized to attend . Town Board Ninutes 1:0: . January 9 , 1197'9 Motion by round-ilmAn dE3wee ' SecOfiabd -by Co`u ncillintan F-P'ovaert"s .i. RESOLVED , that Urbara Z . RestOno , -Town P annex p its hereby au-thor 'di zed to attend -the local State Envirohmenta-1 duality Rev Lew Confer_ enee at the Sheraton Hotel ( one day ) , at Town expense . ( Del Rosso , Raffensperger , Powers , Freeman , 74c-Elwe:e , Valentino and Desch voting Aye . Nays —none ) BUILDING OFFICIALS SCHOOL Mr . Fabbroni reported there are Building officials Schools being held on four different days in Ri.nghamton-, New York., and he proposed that Robert B.onne.11 , Assistant to the Engineer , be author - ized to attend . 11otion by Councilman McElwee seconded by Councilwoman Raffensperger , RESOLVED , that Robert Bonnell , Assistant to the ,Town Engineer , is hereby authorized to attend Building Officials Schools ( four days ) in Binghamton , New York , at Town expense . ( Del Rosso , Raffensperger ; Powerso Freeman , 14cElweep Valentino and Desch voting Aye . days - none ) ENERGY COUSERVATI018 CODE Supervisor Desch referred to the new State Energy Conservation Code which requires all structures after January 1 , 1978 to comply with a very stringent code i.n terms of heat recovery- and insulation . It requires local administration tocertify compliance . it is a very complex code . It would if adopted , either a substantial in -' crease i n the engi.neerincg staff of the Town or a substantial budget increase to hire engineers to provide the service . The Supervisor said he had as an individual submitted comments to the State Building Council that the Code is no longer appropriate , that the natural rise in prices for fuels has created a sufficiently powerful incentive so that buildings will be constructed with sAffi:cient insulation and adequate heating systems within the current construction coder and that the State ' s .'responsibi.l ty should be to modify , if necessary , its already prolific construction code to take into account enercry conservation requirements . Motion by Councilman Del Rosso , seconded by Councilman McElwee , RESOLVED , that this Town Board hereby goes on record in opposition to the proposed mandatory Energy Conservation Code as written . (Delrosso , Powers , HcElwee , Valentino and Desch voting Aye . Raffensperger and Freeman abstaining ) The resolution was thereupon declared duly adopted . REPCr:TS OF TOWN v TICIALS � Town. Attorney Town Attorney Buyoucos reported that on 'Kednesday he would be arguing on behalf of the Town of Ithaca the }Medical Clinic mat - ter ( DuBois Road ) . Town Engineer R'Ir . Fabbroni reminded the Board that the bids on the sewer project would be opened can Friday , January 13 , 1978 at 2 ° 00 p . m . 9 7A OF 60000/. 0 7j Ap -- - — - 9_ 7o _- a-, �•�OD — - - . Y17--- �, 9 , 7°° y2 Town Board Minutes January 9e 1978 Mr . Fabbroni .reported that the two CETA positions the Town has- applied for were approved at the local 'level and are inow .at the. State level for approval . It is very likely these will also -be approved at the State level since the, 5tate generally approves what has been approved locally . Bidding on the salt storage building has been delayed so that the site can be better prepared when drier " weather returns . Then the whole project can be' administered .-more easily both from the Highway Department ' s point of view and from the standpoint Q :f the administration. of the contract . Highway Superintendent Mr . Parkin recited for the Town Board certain figures on fuel , salt and sand used in highway operations since 1974 . The Supervisor recommended that these figures be put on paper for the Board ' s benefit . (Figures furnished by Mr . Parkin after this meeting are attached to these minutes . ) Planning Board Chairwoman Mrs . Bronfenbrenner reported that the Planning Board met on January 3 , 1978 and considered the following . A proposal to modify the old P & C building on Judd Falls Road and kitchell Street by George Idemana the owner . Mr . Idei' an wishes to return the building to its original use as a place of pub- lic assembly . He wants to improve the facilities and come up to State standards. To do this he proposes to add 2a feet to the build° ing for a snag bar and rest rooms . This would be on the Judd Falls Road side of the building . The Planning Board recommended approval to the Town Board . The public had no comment at this meeting . The proposed accessory building for the T & f414 Eonvenience Foods (Thomas, Bell ) on Elmira Road . The proposal was rejected pend ° ing further study to determine if the structure is actually a build= ing or an abandoned vehicle and if all statute requirements Have been met . Approved. two gable signs: for the East 'Hill Depot and rej ec ° ted for further study a sign application by Sam- Petera 'own Supervisor Supervisor Desch reported there is a lace which permits the County Assessment Division to proVjde• an' exem=ption- for those persons..." ovvming and operating what are knovin as- New York forests . If a per- son has in excess of 50 acres as an operating forest management open --O< ation and agrees to operate it in accordance. with the new law for 10 years - - which mean's one has to'" draw a, certa"in cordage of wood year - - one is eligible for exemption from taxes ° This is some - thing which might come" before t"he Board in the future , It is an 0. 80 % exemption . 164 4/ 3 Town Board Kinutes 12 January 91 1978 supervisor Desch reported that ;a letter had been rece- ved from Mra and Mrs .o O ' Connor who live at 107 Blackstone Avenue , concern - ing a water .b-illing . They are requesting a replacement of their meter . and reimbursement for their fourth quarter water bill of $ 115 . 93 The to They want appear .before the Board .. It was agreed this would be an agenda item for the February 1,3 , 1973 meeting of the Soard- o STRAND THEATRE Mrs . Barbara 'Thuesen made an extensive presentation- of the artistic , soe4AL, and cultural activities which have taken place or are planned for the Strand Theatere she- distributed pamphlets with. regard to this activity and delivered to the Supervisor a packet. of statistical information, This material is available at the .'Own. Offices for inspection . 'TOM SUPERVISOR ' S OFFICE HOURS supervisor Desch announced he would have office hours at the Town Hall from 4 e 30 p :. n ® to 53 .30 p . m.. on 11onday ,• Tftlednesday,: and Friday and from 12015 ppm,. to 1. a,15 .p.9m .. 'on Tuesday and Thursday . TAX EX"TTON VOR THE TOTPIN BALL. Supervisor Desch .noted that the State Legislature will be considering special legislation which will make it possible for the :County , City and School District to exempt the Town Halt from ad valorem taxes ® RE�ARRANGEDMNT OF 'OFFICE. S ?AC',E A D BOARD ROOM Supervisor Desch said he would appreciate any input tegard � ing re-arrangement of Town Hall office space -and the Board room . He -commented, that the public address systein .borrowed for this meeting appeared to be helpful . Mr . Berkey said the new Board room -arrange merit is a -grea . improvement , which he appreciated' .. 'There was a , com� meat from the press that the Supervisor could. be heard very well., but it was difficult to, hear the other Board members, and vstaff , T014M OF ITHA'CA WARRANr.PS; Motion by :Councilman McElwee ; seconded by Councilman Del Rosso , • RESOLVEDP that Town of Ithaca warrants. dated. January 9 ,, 1978 in the following, amounts are hereby approved . General Fund . $ 70724 . 11 Highway Fund o o ak 0 . , „ 1,460 . 63 Water and Sewer Fund. . 4 y li 678 . 83 (Del Rosso , Raffensperger , Powers' , Freeman , "IcEolwee , Valentino and Desch voting Ayeo Nays d -none )- BOLTON POINT WARRANTS Blotion by Supervisor Desch ; seconded by Councilman: McElwee , RESOLVED , that this Town Board ., upon recommendation of the Southern Cayuga Lake Intermunicipal Water Commission that they are in order for payment , and after review , hereby approves the Bolton Point war,°° rants in the amount of $ 3 , 355922 in the Construction Account and in the amount of $ 14 , 450 , 14 in the Operating Account . (Del Rosso , Raffensperger , Powersz Freeman , T-iElwee , Valentino and Desch voting Aye . Days a none ) t T � Town Board Minutes - 13 -- January 9 . 1973 EXECUTIVE SESSION rZotion by Supervisor Descha seconded by Councilman Preeman , RESOLVED , ' that the Board will 'retire into executive session to con ° sider pending and proposed legislation . ( Del Rosso , Raf -fensnerger , Powers , Freeman , 2•1cElwee a Valentino and Desch voting Aye . flays - none ) After the executive session the Board reconvened in regular session , If appearing there was no further business to transact at this time , the Board acted as follows , ADJOT T: NlIP314T Motion by Supervisor Desch ; seconded by Councilman HcBlwee , RESOLVED , that this Board meeting is hereby adjourned sine die . ( Del Rosso , Raffensperger , Powers , Freeman , FicE' lwee , Valentino and Desch voting Aye . 'days none ) Edward Lo Bergen Town Clerk