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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTB Minutes 1979-03-12 TOWN OF ITHACA TOWN BOARD MEETING March 12 , 1979 - 5 : 30 p . m . At a Regular Meeting of the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca , Tompkins County , New York , held at the Town Offices at 126 East Seneca Street , Ithaca , New York , on the 12th day of March , 1979 , at 5 : 30 p . m . , there were PRESENT : Noel Desch , Supervisor Victor Del Rosso , Councilman Robert N . Powers , Councilman Catherine Valentino ; Councilwoman Gust L . Freeman , Councilman Beverly Livesay , County Representative Eva Hoffmann , 4 Sugarbush Lane ALSO PRESENT . James V . Buyoucos , Town Attorney Lawrence P . Fabbroni , Town Engineer/ Building Inspector Robert Parkin , Superintendent of Highways Barbara Z . Restaino , Planner Representatives of the Media : Philip Lerman , Ithaca Journal Stacey Cahn , WTKO George McLaren , WHCU ' News ABSENT : Andrew W . McElwee , Councilman Shirley Raffensperger , Councilwoman APPROVAL OF MINUTES - RESOLUTION NO . 391F 1979 Motion by Councilman Freeman ; seconded by Councilwoman Valentino , RESOLVED , that the Minutes of October 5 , 10 , 16 , November 9 , 1978 , and January 8 , 1979 are hereby approved , as presented by the Town Clerk . ( Del Rosso , Freeman , Valentino , Powers , and Desch voting Aye . Nays - none ) REPORTS OF TOWN OFFICIALS Town Engineer Mr . Fabbroni read proposed resolution with regard to CETA Project 6028 - 79 - 096 . CETA PROJECT 6028 - 79 - 096 - RESOLUTION NO . 40 , 1979 Motion by Councilman Powers ; seconded by Councilwoman Valentino , WHEREAS , the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca has approved a Comprehensive Park and Open Space Plan , and WHEREAS , the Park Committee of the Town Board has developed a ten - year plan for implementation of the Comprehensive Park and Open Space Plan , including low maintenance level off - street play areas in each neighborhood , bikeways , and preservation areas , and Town Board Minutes - 2 - March 12 , 1979 WHEREAS , the Town of Ithaca has applied for and been awarded CETA Project 602379 - 096 for first stage development of Tareyton Road Park , East Ithaca Bikeway and Jogging Path , Eastern Heights Park , Northview Road West Park , and Salem Drive Park in accordance with the ten - year plan for implementation , and WHEREAS , CETA Project 6028 - 79 - 096 provides a total grant of $ 68 , 619 . 00 for eight workers and a project aide for a minimum period of time from March 26 , 1979 to September 30 , 1979 and a maximum period of time without allowable extensions from March 26 , 1979 to January 26 , 1980 , NOW , THEREFORE , BE IT RESOLVED : That the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca authorizes Noel Desch , Town Supervisor , to execute the Project Agreement , Assurances and Certification form and all other forms pertinent to CETA Project 6028 - 79 - 096 . FURTHER RESOLVED : That Mr . Lawrence P . Fabbroni , Town Engineer , be desig - nated Project Administrator and Mr . Robert Parkin , be designated Contact Person for purposes of performing under CETA Project 6028 - 79 - 096 , and FURTHER RESOLVED : That eight positions with the LABORER job classification and one position with the PROJECT AIDE AND RESEARCH ASSISTANT job classification of the Town of Ithaca be created . ( Valentino , Del Rosso , Powers , Freeman , and Desch voting Aye . Nays - none ) There was discussion of the proper use of the approved CETA workers . It was noted , in any event , that the CETA workers are limited to primarily the job description approved in the pro - ject . Snyder Hill Road and Sand Bank Road Projects . Mr . Fabbroni reported there has been a pre - construction conference regarding the Sand Bank Road guard rail project and the Snyder Hill Road ditch project . He said the Snyder Hill Road project would probably be done before the Sand Bank Road project , mainly because there may be sub- contracting on the latter project . The Snyder Hill Road project is a storm sewer of some 850 feet . It will probably be started in . mid -April , if materials are available . Sand Bank Road will be started probably in September ( or possibly later in the fall ) . Rt . 96 Committee . Mr . Fabbroni said that when the Rt . 96 Committee of Common Council met last , the six alternatives proposed by them to the State were reviewed in greater detail and the con - sultant reported that they would recommend carrying five of those to detailed design stage , eliminating the lower impact alternative that was proposed at the time . Common Council will act then on that recommendation in Committee . ( Mr . Fabbroni and Mr . Liguori are on this Committee in an ad hoc capacity . ) There are five solutions , therefore , that in varying ways impact the West End of the City of Ithaca . Common Council will probably take this matter up in a month . Town Board Minutes - 3 - March 12 , 1979 Forest Home . Traffic Study . Mr . Fabbroni reported he had today begun a traffic study of Forest Home in response to a detailed letter received from the Forest Home Homeowners ' Association . He expects to have recommendations for the Board . The main theme is pedestrian safety and markings in Forest Home as well as some control of the speed and through - traffic situation . Town/County Road Swap . Mr . Fabbroni reported that Mr . William Mobbs , Commissioner of Public Works , Tompkins County , has promised this matter will be on the next County Planning and Public Works Committee agenda . Northeast Transit . Mr . Fabbroni said he had reason to believe there is a draft transit report prepared and recommenda - tions will be available to . the Board in April . Water Leakage under North Bridge Ramp . to Rt . 13 . Mr . Fabbroni reported there have been problems with water leakage under the north bridge ramp to Rt . 13 on Lake Street . He said he would be working with the State to resolve this matter . Super - visor Desch reported he has a letter from the State suggesting that the Town of Ithaca is liable to some extent for this problem . He said he was not willing to accept that suggestion and that he will be responding to the State ' s letter . SEQR Regulations ( as related to Ivar Jonson subdivision ) . Mr . Fabbroni reported that Ivar Jonson was asked to prepare an Environmental Assessment Form with respect to his proposed develop - ment on Texas Lane . Mr . Jonson has completed that form . Mr . Fab - broni said that he ( Fabbroni ) has determined there is no significant environmental impact to warrant the preparation of an Environmental Impact Statement . Supervisor Desch reported that the most recent version of SEQR , which is now law and has been since November , further clarifies the procedure for submitting applications , determining who is the lead agency , etc . It is very complex and a little confusing . Basically , the new version shows three categories of projects - - Type I , Type II , and " unlisted " . Type I are complex projects having major significance , Type II includes very little , but " unlisted " is the gray area . Basically , anything which may fall in " unlisted " or Type I , including the issuance of a building permit for anything but an accessory building , requires the comple - tion of an Environmental Assessment Form . Supervisor Desch reported that a week ago he received a letter from Fred Marcham , Mayor of the Village of Cayuga Heights , that the Village intends to require an Environmental Impact State - ment on the Ivar Jonson Texas Lane subdivision , suggesting that a determination should be made as to who the lead agency should be . Supervisor Desch said it is certainly not appropriate for the Vil - lage to be the lead agency for a subdivision in the Town of Ithaca . The letter did not include the basis for their determination that an EIS is required . Following Mayor Marcham ' s letter , or coincident - ally with it , the Town Engineer asked the developer to make out the Town ' s Environmental Assessment Form . As a separate matter , the Tompkins County Health Department also requires a compilation of such a statement . If within 30 days neither Tompkins County , the Town Board Minutes - 4 - March 12 , 1979 Town of Ithaca , nor the Village can agree on the designation of the lead agency , it goes to the Commissioner of. New York . State DEC who has 12 days in which to make a determination . Status Report on Stone Quarry Road . ( Item 9 on the Agenda ) Mr . Fabbroni reported that the weather has been taking its toll . They are , however , within a day of completing the field study . Completed soil boring information has been received and the news is good . It appears that only the lower four or five hundred feet is in any kind of rock . The line can be aligned so that rock can be avoided for the bulk of the project . Mr . Fabbroni said he did not anticipate the need to acquire any easements . REPORT OF BUILDING INSPECTOR Mr . Fabbroni reported issuing one permit for an addition to Eastern Artificial Breeders Association office and laboratory in the amount of $ 293 , 505 in February of 1979 . Last year , 1978 , February one permit was issued for an accessory building in the amount of $ 2 , 000 . Building construction is definitely " off " where one and two - family homes are concerned . REPORT OF HIGHWAY SUPERINTENDENT Mr . Parkin reported that the Highway Department have been hauling , salting , and sanding . There is still much cindering and plowing . They are involved in considerable patching , equipment repairs , and maintenance . The Department has worked with Bolton Point on two or three water main breaks . They have been involved in a great deal of thawing of culvert pipes . They have been working on a driveway culvert which had frozen up on Tareyton Drive . They will try to alleviate that situation by lowering the road crossing culvert and possibly enlarge it . Mr . Parkin reported they have also been repairing signs and mail boxes . REPORT OF PLANNING BOARD CHAIRMAN Mr . Henry Aron read the following report . " The Town of Ithaca Planning Board met in regular session on Tuesday , March 6 , 1979 , and there were present : Henry Aron , Liese Bronfenbrenner , James Baker , Barbara Schultz , Montgomery May , and Carolyn Grigorov . The following matters were attended to . 1 . By unanimous vote , Mrs . Barbara Schultz was appointed to the Town of Ithaca Parks and Open Space Committee . 2 . A Public Hearing was duly held in re the matter of site plan approval for a photo kiosk proposed for the East Hill Plaza , Town of Ithaca Tax Parcel No . 6 - 62 - 2 - 1 . 121 . After lengthy discussion and in - depth consideration of Survey Map dated October 12 , 1978 , revised October 24 , 1978 , entitled " Division of Lands of Groff Associates " , prepared by Weiler Associates , Licensed Surveyors , Horseheads , N . Y . , and stamped by Eric L . Gabrielson , Licensed Land Surveyor , indicating the proposed location of said photo kiosk , and upon hearing the statement by the Town Engineer that this proposal is an un - listed action under SEQR and it is the determination of the Town Engineer that it will have no effect such as to warrant the completion of an environmental assessment form , the Planning Board , iinanimously resolvF..dc the photo kiosk be approved in the location shown on said map with the stipulation that in case there should be a failure of continuing business within said kiosk the building be removed within a reasonable time , not to exceed six months . � 7b Town Board Minutes - 5 - March 12 , 1979 3 . The Planning Board considered a proposal by Mr . Ken Wormser for basement renovations for entertainment purposes at the East Hill Depot , 1876 Judd Falls Road , Town of Ithaca Tax Parcel No . 6 - 62 - 2 - 1 . 123 . The Planning Board considered carefully the plan presented by Mr . Wormser entitled " East Hill Renovations - Cellar " , undated , but presented on March 6 , 1979 , and entered into the record as of that date , and concurred with the Town Engineer that the proposal is definitely a Type 2 action under SEQR . Mr . Wormser presented a set of drawings for building code requirements to Mr . Fabbroni , the Town Engineer , and noted that they must meet the requirements of the Tompkins County Health Department in re food service . The Planning Board unamimously resolved the transmittal to the Town Board of their recommendation of approval of basement _ renovations at the East Hill Depot for the purpose of entertain - ment . The Planning Board attached no conditions to their recom - mendation of approval . 4 . The Planning Board unanimously approved a recommendation to the Town Board of approval for a proposed sign to be located at the east end of the old FBC building , said proposed sign being 3 ' x 7 ' and reading " Franklin Printing " , and located in the East Hill Plaza . 5 . The Planning Board received for discussion at its April 3 , 1979 meeting a Tentative Outline for Proposed Sign Ordinance amendments . 6 . The Planning Board unanimously re - affirmed its resolution of February 6 , 1979 , recommending that the Town Board appoint Mr . Edward A . Mazza , 102 Burleigh Drive , to said Planning Board to fill the unexpired term of Mr . Jonathan Bradley , i . e . December 31 , 1980 . " " THE DEPOT " - EAST HILL - JUDD FALLS ROAD REQUEST FOR BASEMENT RENOVATIONS FOR ENTERTAINMENT ( Held for discussion later in the meeting . ) APPOINTMENT TO PLANNING BOARD - RESOLUTION NO . 41 , 1979 Supervisor Desch reported that the Planning Board has recommended the appointment of Mr . Edward A . Mazza , attorney , to the Planning Board to replace Mr . Jonathan Bradley . Mr . Mazza lives in the northeast area as did Mr . Bradley . This will maintain area balance on the Planning Board and also make available to it legal expertise . Supervisor Desch congratulated the Planning Board on finding a person willing to serve and one who understands the deli - cate balance of potential conflicts of interest . Motion by Councilman Freeman ; seconded by Supervisor Desch , RESOLVED , that Mr . Edward A . Mazza , 102 Burleigh Drive , be , and he hereby is , appointed to the Town of Ithaca Planning Board to fill the unexpired term of Mr . Jonathan Bradley , i . e . , December 31 , 19800 ( Del Rosso , Freeman , Powers , Valentino , and Desch voting Aye . Nays - none ) PROCEDURE WITH RESPECT TO PLANNING BOARD MEMBERS - ATTENDANCE AT MEETINGS Mr . Henry Aron reported that the Planning Board has been considering a policy with respect to Planning Board members ' attend - ance at meetings . The Planning Board feels that a policy must be established with respect to members who are frequently absent from Town Board Minutes - 6 - March 12 , 1979 scheduled meetings of the Planning Board . Mr . Aron read a proposed policy statement , as follows . " In order that the Planning Board of the Town of Ithaca may respond in an effective and responsible manner. : to those matters coming . before it , it is necessary that a quorum of five members be present , and , therefore , three consecutive unexcused absences from the regular Planning Board meetings by a member of said Board shall be considered as basis for a recommendation by the Planning Board to the Town Board that such member be relieved of duty . " Mr . Buyoucos asked if the Planning Board had adopted any rules and regulations for the conduct of the meetings of the Plan - ning Board . Mr . Aron said they had not . Mr . Buyoucos said that this is something that the Planning Board should do very soon and that perhaps such a policy statement , as above , might be a part of those rules and regulations . There should also be a formal statement as to what constitutes a quorum . Mr . Buyoucos also suggested that the Planning Board should state that it " may " make such a recommendation , that it should be optional . Supervisor Desch felt that the Town Board did not have to take formal action of any kind at this time ; that the Town Board endorsed the approach presented by Mr . Aron because of the importance of having stable representation , that that Town Board would receive and consider any recommendation for removal based on attendance or any other reason . Mr . Aron said the Planning Board would discuss this matter again in executive session . SIGN APPROVAL - FRANKLIN PRINTING RESOLUTION NO . 42 Mr . Fabbroni reported that an application has been received for a sign to be located at the east end of the old FBC building , sign to be 21 feet square on a 30 ft . frontage which complies with the Town sign ordinance . The sign would read " Franklin Printing " . Motion by Supervisor Desch ; seconded by Councilman Powers , RESOLVED , that this Town Board hereby approves sign to be located at the east end of the old FBC building , East Hill Plaza , sign to be 21 ft . square and to read " Frankling Printing " . ( Freeman , Powers , Valentino , Del Rosso , and Desch voting Aye . Nays - none ) WALKWAY FROM FOREST HOME , DRIVE TO WARREN ROAD Mr . Fabbroni reported that Mr . John Hertel has requested that the Town of Ithaca accept a quit claim deed for a walkway from Forest Home Drive to Warren Road , a 10 foot right of way owned by Mr . Hertel . Mr . Buyoucos recommended that since use of the right of way has extended into Cornell University property , it would be well for the Town to see what maps are available , to have prepared a specific description . If the Town accepts the right of way to the walkway it will ultimately be maintaining the walkway and will be undertaking the responsibility for maintenance and the liability connected with it . Councilman Powers said he was in favor of the Town acquiring the walkway but was not comfortable with a quit :` claim deed without further investigation . Supervisor Desch suggested that a basic quit claim deed be prepared and the Town will then review it and make a decision . I -, z Town Board Minutes - 7 - March 12 , 1979 SHORT FORM ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT FORM RESOLUTION NO . 43 , 1979 Motion by Supervisor Desch , seconded by Councilwoman Valentino , RESOLVED , that this Town Board will conduct a public hearing on April 9 , 1979 at 7 : 00 p . m . at the Town Offices at 126 East Seneca Street , Ithaca , New York , to consider revision of the Town of Ithaca procedures , adopted by resolution on March 31 , 1977 , with regard to the :. Eriv ronmerital Quality Rbview Act ; to consider the adoption of a local law in this regard , and to consider the adoption of the short form Environmental Assessment Form . ( Valentino , Freeman , Del Rosso , Powers , and Desch voting Aye . Nays -. none ) APPEARANCE TICKETS - PUBLIC HEARING - 7 : 00 P . M . RESOLUTION N0 . 44 , 1979 Proof of posting and publication of notice of public hear - ing in the matter of issuing appearance tickets having been presented by the Town Clerk , the Supervisor opened the hearing . Mr . Buyoucos , Town Attorney , distributed copies of the proposed local law . Supervisor Desch noted there is a critical trash and junk situation on Northview Road . The proposed local law will be help - ful in having offenders brought before the Court . It will also be useful with respect to zoning violations and in dog control . There was discussion of the appropriateness of the designation of the various Town officials to issue appearance tickets . Mrs . Livesay wondered why the Highway Superintendent was not so designated with regard to persons parking illegally on the highways . The Superin - tendent of Highways felt this was more properly handled by the Sheriff ' s Office . There was discussion with regard to Section 2 ( A ) concerning the phrase " rule or regulation related to parking - - whether it should be used or omitted . Mr . Buyoucos suggested , in view of the indecision in this regard , that the hearing be adjourned until a later date when the matter might be resolved . Supervisor Desch , however , felt there was an immediate need to adopt the pro - posed local law . Therefore , it was agreed the phrase would be re - tained . No other persons wishing to be heard , the Supervisor closed the hearing , and the Board acted as follows : Motion by Supervisor Desch , seconded by Councilman Powers , LOCAL LAW NO . 1 OF THE YEAR 1979 A LOCAL LAW AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF APPEARANCE TICKETS BY CERTAIN . PUBLIC SERVANTS OF THE TOWN OF ITHACA , NEW YORK ' BE IT ENACTED by the Town Board of the- Town of Ithaca , as follows : Section 1 . The purpose of this local law is to • authorize public servants of the Town of Ithaca to issue and serve appearance tickets in accordance with provisions of Chapter 495 of the Laws of 19781 in connection with violations of state statutes , codes , rules and regulations and local laws , ordinances , or rules and regulations of the Town of Ithaca which the public servants are authorized or required to enforce . Section 2 . A . Whenever any public servant of the Town of Ithaca who , by virtue of office , title or position is authorized or required to enforce any state statute , code , rule and regulation , or local law , ordinance , rule or regulation related to parking , licensing of occupations or businesses , fire prevention and safety , health and sanitation , and building , zoning and planning , such public servant shall be authorized to issue appearance tickets in connection with such enforcement . Town Board Minutes - 8 - March 12 , 1979 B . Without limiting the foregoing , the public servants filling the following offices , titles or positions shall be authorized to enforce any state statutes , codes , rules and regula - tions , or local laws , ordinances , and rules or regulations within their area of authority as listed below : TITLE AREA OF ENFORCEMENT 1 . Building inspector , zoning " Codes " relating to buildings , officer zoning , planning , environmental control , fire prevention and safety 2 . Dog Warden Enforcement of dog laws , control and regulation of dogs including but not limited to the licensing of dogs and collection of fees . 3 . Town Clerk The licensing of dogs and collection of fees for such licensing , the licensing of occupations or businesses . 4 . Town Engineer Health and sanitation , including construction , operation and maintenance of sewer and water lines 5 . Chief of Operations , Health and sanitation , including Southern Cayuga Lake construction , operation and Intermunicipal Water maintenance of water lines . Commission Section 3 . Each separate provision of this local law shall be deemed independent of all the provisions herein , and if any pro - visions shall be deemed or declared invalid , all other provisions hereof shall remain valid and enforceable . Section 4 . This local law shall take effect immediately . ( Valentino , Freeman , Del Rosso , Powers , and Desch voting Aye . Nays - none ) MODIFICATION OF DOG CONTROL LAWS" RESOLUTION N0 . 451 1979 Mr . Buyoucos , Town Attorney , distributed copies of a pro - posed local law with respect to dog control . After discussion of the proposed local law , the Board acted as follows : Motion by Supervisor Desch , seconded by Councilwoman Valentino , RESOLVED , that this Town Board will conduct a public hearing on April 9 , 1979 at 7 : 30 p . m . to consider the adoption of a local law amending Local Law No . 11 1976 , and to consider a revised fee schedule for the licensing of dogs ,in the Town of Ithaca . y ( Valentino , Del Rosso , Powers , Freeman , and Desch voting Aye . Nays - none ) " THE DEPOT " - EAST HILL - JUDD FALLS ROAD REQUEST FOR BASEMENT RENOVATIONS FOR ENTERTAINMENT Mr . Ken Wormser , one of the owners of " The Depot ", distributed plans for renovation of the basement of " The Depot " for entertainment purposes . He requested the approval of the Town Board of the plans Town Board Minutes - 9 - March 12 , 1979 as submitted . He noted that one of the conditions of their original approval was that if they expanded into the basement they would re - turn for an approval . Motion by Councilman Powers , seconded by Councilwoman Valentino , RESOLUTION NO . 46 , 1979 RESOLVED , that this Town Board hereby approves plans , as submitted by Mr . Ken Wormser , for the renovation of the basement at " The Depot " for entertainment purposes , contingent upon approval by the Town of Ithaca Building Inspector , the State Building Inspector , and the County Health Department . ( Powers , Freeman , Valentino , Del Rosso , and Desch voting Aye . Nays - none ) TOWN OF ITHACA WARRANTS - RESOLUTION NO . 47 , 1979 Motion by Supervisor Desch ; seconded by Councilman Freeman , RESOLVED , that the Town of Ithaca warrants dated March 12 , 1979 , in the following amounts are hereby approved : General Fund - Town - wide . . . . . . . . $ 23 , 360 . 47 General Fund - Outside Village . . 18 , 799 . 46 Highway Fund . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201930 . 89 Water and Sewer Fund . . . . . . . . . . . . 212 , 475 . 18 Capital Sewer Project . . . . . . . . . . . 52 , 995 . 21 Lighting Districts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 397 . 12 ( Valentino , Freeman , Del Rosso , Powers , and Desch voting Aye . Nays - none ) BOLTON POINT WARRANTS - RESOLUTION NO . 48 , 1979 Motion by Supervisor Desch ; seconded by Councilman Freeman , RESOLVED , that the Bolton Point warrants dated March 12 , 1979 , after review by the Town Board , and upon the recommendation of the Southern Cayuga Lake Intermunicipal Water Commission that they are in order for payment , are hereby approved in the amount of $ 254 , 637 . 06 in the Operating Account . ( Valentino , Freeman , Del Rosso , Powers , and Desch voting Aye . Nays - none ) PUBLIC INFORMATIONAL MEETING - 7 : 30 P . M . PARK DEVELOPMENT IN THE TOWN OF ITHACA Barbara Restaino , Town Planner , made a presentation with regard to the Town of Ithaca neighborhood park plan . Ms . Restaino stated that this plan is patterned after the Park and Open Space Plan adopted by the Town Board which states . . . " Currently there are two primary needs , ( 1 ) area parks to accommodate active recrea - tional team sports , and ( 2 ) neighborhood play areas where young children can play safely . " Ms . Restaino said the Town is trying to develop areas in the Town where neighborhood facilities are needed . These will be areas where there are subdivisions or concentrations of population and where park land has been set aside - - Tareyton Drive , Salem Drive , Eastern Heights , and Northview Road West . In addition , the Town would like to develop the East Ithaca Bikeway from Honness Lane to Mitchell Avenue . The implementation of these plans will be facilitated through the CETA grant which makes eight CETA workers available to the Town . The Town would like to do _grading and resolve drain - age problems . It is the intention to consult with neighborhood groups to determine what their needs are . Ms . Restaino then described each individual site and pro - posed and suggested types of activities appropriate to each , based on the Town ' s proposals and input from people in the affected areas . Town Board Minutes - 10 - March 12 , 1979 SEWER PLANNING COMMITTEE RESOLUTION RESOLUTION N0 . 49 , 1979 Motion by Councilman Freeman , seconded by Councilman Powers , WHEREAS , the City of Ithaca Common Council reaffirms its commitment to work with the Town of Ithaca and the Town of Dryden towards an agreement which will set forth the type and method of participation by each municipality in the construction , operation and maintenance of an expanded sewage treatment facility to serve the present and future needs of the City of Ithaca , the Town of Ithaca , and the Town of Dryden , NOW , THEREFORE , BE IT RESOLVED : That the City of Ithaca Common Council , the Ithaca Town Board , and the Dryden Town Board agree to and hereby establish an eight -member Sewer System Planning Committee consisting of four ( 4 ) members selected by the City of Ithaca , three ( 3 ) by the Town of Ithaca , and one ( 1 ) by the Town of Dryden , to carry on the work of investigating and planning in order to prepare such agreement and effect such participation as set forth in the charge described below . If the numerical representation from each municipality permits , one half of the persons appointed to the Committee by each municipality shall consist of persons who are elected officials of the Towns and City as the case may be . BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED . That the Sewer System Planning Committee is hereby charged with the responsibility to advise the governing boards of the three municipalities upon all matters pertaining to the work of consultants in developing the scope of the project , including recommendations pertaining to changes in the scope of the project , the need for further technical , legal , financial , or other assistance as may be required . BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED . That the Sewer System - Planning Committee proceed with the preparation of an intermunicipal agreement which will govern the financing of the Sewer System Evaluation Survey and the administra - tion of the work to be performed and which will be submitted for review and adoption by the participating municipalities with a tar - get date set for adoption by April 1 , 1979 . BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED . That the Sewer System Planning Committee be charged with fully developing at least two alternate methods of ownership , administration and operation of the sewage treatment facility and with fully developing the pros and cons of each alternative from the point of view of the rate payer of each municipality . The alternatives to be developed must include as a minimum : ( 1 ) Joint municipal ownership , administration and opera - tion . ( 2 ) Continued City ownership , administration and opera - tion with contract service to the municipalities . BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED . That the three participating municipalities hereby make available their support staff for the purpose of gathering data and supporting the Planning Committee in the preparation of reports . Town Board Minutes - 11 - March 12 , 1979 The City of Ithaca Superintendent of Public Works , as project repre - sentative of the applicant ( City of Ithaca ) , will kee ? the Committee informed of all communications with the consultants and the grant agencies and will refer all policy matters pertaining thereto to the Committee for review sufficiently prior to required approval dates so that a recommendation can be prepared by the Committee for action by the governing boards . BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED : That the Planning Committee will report the status of their work to the governing bodies at least quarterly . ( Del Rosso , Valentino , Freeman , Powers , and Desch voting Aye . Nays - none ) APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS TO SEWER PLANNING COMMITTEE RESOLUTION NO . 50 , 1979 Motion by Supervisor Desch ; seconded by Councilman Freeman , RESOLVED , that the following persons be , and they hereby are , appointed as the Town of Ithaca representatives on the City/Town Sewer Planning Committee : Supervisor Noel Desch Councilwoman Shirley Raffensperger Frank Liguori ( Del Rosso , Freeman , Powers , Valentino , and Desch voting Aye . Nays - none ) BULLDOZER AND EQUIPMENT TRAILER RESOLUTION NO . 51 , 1979 Mr . Fabbroni distributed to Board members copies of proposed specifications for a bulldozer and equipment trailer . These items have been budgeted for in the 1979 budget under the Highway Equip - ment category and Capital Reserve Funds for Highway Equipment . Mr . Fabbroni presented an analysis comparing rental of equip - ment with purchase of equipment . Mr . Parkin was asked if he had persons qualified to operate the equipment proposed to be purchased or rented . Mr . Parkin said he had two good operators . He was asked if there were storage facilities for such equipment . Mr . Parkin said not at present , not until the salt shed is built . He said the life of the machine proposed to be purchase, about 15 years . He said if the equipment is kept in reasonable condition it would be worth 10 or 15 years from now what it is expected to cost . Councilman Powers noted . . . " It is nice to know that inflation works for us sometimes . " Mr . Fabbroni stated that the type of machine in question is suited to many other Town needs than merely for use in the park projects which are proposed . Motion by Councilman Powers , seconded by Councilwoman Valentino , RESOLVED , that this Town Board hereby directs the Town Highway Superintendent to advertise for bids on a 7 - ton bulldozer , as indicated in the prepared specifications , and for a 15 - ton equip - ment trailer . ( Valentino , Freeman , Del Rosso , Powers , and Desch voting Aye . Nays - none ) 17 � Town Board Minutes - 12 - March 12 , 1979 APPOINTMENT OF TOWN CLERK UNDERSTUDY RESOLUTION N0 . 52 , 1979 Motion by Supervisor Desch ; seconded by Councilman Powers , WHEREAS , the Town Board has recognized the necessity of having an understudy to the Town Clerk in recognition of the up - coming retirement of the present Town Clerk , and WHEREAS , the advertisements have been made for this position as duly authorized , and WHEREAS , the Town Board on March 5 , 1979 interviewed several candidates who responded to the advertisement , NOW , THEREFORE , BE IT RESOLVED : That the .Town Board authorizes the Supervisor to make an offer to Mrs . Jean Swartwood to serve as the Town Clerk understudy at an annual salary of $ 12 , 000 , effective March 19 , 1979 . ( Valentino , Freeman , Powers , Del Rosso , and Desch voting Aye . Nays - none ) APPOINTMENT OF DEPUTY TOWN CLERK UNDERSTUDY RESOLUTION NO . 53 , 1979 Motion by Supervisor Desch , seconded by Councilman Freeman , WHEREAS , the Town Board has observed , during the search for an understudy for the Town Clerk , the importance of appren - ticeship training at the Deputy Town Clerk level , and WHEREAS , it appears that a number of particularly well - qualified candidates are available immediately to serve in this capacity , NOW , THEREFORE , BE IT RESOLVED : That the Town Supervisor be authorized to interview candi - dates for the position of Deputy Town Clerk understudy and be authorized to fill this position on the basis of his judgment as to the most qualified candidate , at an annual salary not to exceed $ 8 , 500 . ( Valentino , Powers , Freeman , Del Rosso , and Desch voting Aye . Nays - none ) ADJOURNMENT .. The meeting was duly adjourned . s Edw d L . Bergen Town Clerk