HomeMy WebLinkAboutTB Minutes 1980-09-08 TOWN OF ITHACA
TOWN BOARD MEETING
September 8 , 1980 - 5 : 30 P . M .
At a Regular Meeting of the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca , Tompkins
County , New York , held on the 8th day of September , 1980 , at 5 : 30 p . m . ,
at the Town of Ithaca Offices at 126 East Seneca . Street , Ithaca , New
York , there were
PRESENT : Noel Desch , Supervisor
George Kugler , Councilman
Shirley Raffensperger ; Councilwoman
Catherine Valentino , Councilwoman
Marc Cramer , Councilman
Henry McPeak , Councilman
ALSO PRESENT : James Buyoucos , Town Attorney
Lawrence Fabbroni , Town Engineer
Robert Parkin , Town Superintendent
Gust Freeman , County Board of Representatives
Dooley Kiefer , 629 Highland Road
Robert Kennerson , 1465 Mecklenburg Road
Otto Schoenfeld , Gaslight Village
Ivor Jonson , 111 North Plain Street
Gertrude Bergen , 127 Pine Tree Road
Edward Bergen , 127 Pine Tree Road
Representatives of the Media :
Claudia Montague , WHCU
Donna Kessler , WTKO
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Supervisor led the assemblage in the Pledge of Allegiance .
Supervisor Desch noted that a Public Hearing on the Tentative Budget
must be held before October 5 .
TENTATIVE BUDGET
RESOLUTION N0 , 147
Motion by Sup ervisor .Desch- ; . . . seconded , ,by _,Counci woman -ualeiition ,
RESOLVED , that the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca will conduct a
public hearing on October 2 , 1980 , at 7 : 00 P . M . , at the Town Offices
at 126 East Seneca Street , Ithaca , New York , ; with regard to the
Tentative Budget for the Southern Cayuga Lake Intermunicipal Water
Commission , and
RESOLVED , that the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca will conduct a
public hearing on October 2 , 1980 , at 7 : 30 P . M . , at the Town Offices
i at 126 East Seneca Street , Ithaca , New York , with regard to the
Tentative Budget for the Town of Ithaca , and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED , that the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca
will conduct a public hearing on October 2 , 1980 , beginning at 8 : 15 P . M . ,
and then every five minutes thereafter , at the Town Offices at
126 East Seneca Street , Ithaca , New York with regard to the Special
Districts .
( Desch , Kugler , Raffensperger , Valentino , Cramer and McPeak voting
Aye . Nays - none ) .
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TOWN ENGINEER REPORT
Town Engineer Lawrence Fabbroni noted that the bids on the Cliff
Street Pump Station will be opened tomarrow , September 9 , 1980 . An
addendum has been added to the original contract .
Supervisor Desch noted that because of the increase usage by Statler ,
West and the Hospital , the flow to the West Hill area is limited to
the 6 " line . The line is working to its capacity .
The existing 6 " line should be reinforced with a new 8 " line running
up Bundy Road , across and down Hayts Road to the water tank . Critical
is the cost plus routing of the line . The Town could take advantage
of servicing several customers along the route . In the past , the
Town has not extended water and sewer lines to undeveloped areas .
He asked the Town Board to think about this expansion , he felt a
figure of a quarter million would be necessary to complete this
project . He further noted that this was a sleeping giant , no longer
five years off .
Councilman Cramer asked about water service to the West Haven Road
area ?
Supervisor Desch noted that another water tank would be needed if
water were extended to the West Haven area .
Town Engineer Fabbroni noted the Town Hall rehabilitation was
progressing . The ramp is almost completed . The railings will be
installed , as soon as work on the ramp is completed .
Weather stripping and painting of the trim has begun . The Board
should see a drastic change in the appearance by next Board meeting .
Plans. are being . - finalized to cut the door opening between " the , Town .
Clerk ' s -_ office and _ the :lfront _ office , . along with the window to the
Town Clerk ' s office , which will be cut through where the bulletin
board is located .
The Town Engineer reported on the new Northeast Transit route . The
route is different from last year , with Hasbrouck and Pleasant Grove
Apartments being the basic additions , along with some modifications .
Supervisor Desch noted that the bus now stops in Forest Home . He
asked the Town Engineer to consider permenant marked , bus stops in
the area .
Councilman McPeak asked about the Forest Home route covering the new
Morse Chain development .
Town Engineer Fabbroni noted that the bus now goes past Morse Chain
once . .
Councilman McPeak asked if the route could be scheduled to coincide
with their work schedule ?
Councilman Cramer asked about a stop at the airport ?
Mr . Fabbroni was uncertain as to the extent the parties involved in
the Transit system would increase the route . He felt that this was
an area that they would have to set down and discuss . Right now ,
bus riders are able to ride to Lansing , North and then required to
walk the rest of the way .
He further noted , that the limousine , service , and a drop of in their
function , - in conflict with the Transit System , has only be-en . discussed
and not explained in great detail .
He further noted that a meeting on the East Ithaca Transit service
had been held . They came back with concrete proposals . On being
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service to the East Hill Plaza . There are other alternatives being
discussed .
Supervisor Desch asked if there was any way to get a definite figure
on cost , because of the budget ?
Town Engineer Fabbroni felt that everything was falling into place
rapidly , and a definate figure would be available before budget .
Councilman Cramer asked if there was anyway possible to apply for
a federal grant .
Town Engineer Fabbroni noted that the application has been filed ,
and is number 76 on the priority list . He felt there was a good
chance of the grant being approved .
County Representative Freeman noted that Frank Liguori feel the
grant will be approved .
Coucilwoman Raffensperger wondered what was happening to the Park
and Ride Runs ? She noted that not much discussion , on this project ,
was being held .
Town Engineer Fabbroni noted that the hospital , East Hill Plaza
and .- the Highway Facility were logical sites for the Park and Ride .
However , he noted that he had not followed through on this
project .
Mr . Fabbroni also noted that the Sewer System Evaluation is nearly
completed , with only a very few feet left to be tested .
The Town Engineer further noted that the Summer . . CETA Program has
been terminated . The older crew is brush cutting and painting on
the inside of the Town Hall .
Councilman Cramer asked if the board room would be painted or paneled ?
Mr . Fabbroni responded that the board room would be painted .
HIGHWAY SUPERINTENDENT REPORT
Highway Superintendent Robert Parkin reported that the crews . -have
been cutting brush and patching roads . They have a mile of surface
treating to finish .
The Highway Superintendent noted that approval should be received
in the next three weeks , for the Town , on the State Emergency Bond .
Some Towns have received their approval already .
Councilwoman Raffensperger noted that the second leg of the East
Ithaca Bikeway is being used by trucks . She requested that baracades
be installed to stop trucks from entering .
The Highway Superintendent noted that he had filed his inventory of
highway machinery , tools and equipment with the Town Clerk . ( Copy
attached ) .
The Superintendent noted that David Wexler of 209 Roat Street ,
Ithaca , New York never made the road cut that he anticipated would
be necessary , therefore , the $ 100 . 00 deposit should be refunded to
him .
RESOLUTION NO . 148
Motion by Supervisor Desch ; seconded by Councilman Cramer ,
RESOLVED , that the Town Board of the' - Town of Ithaca hereby authorizes
the refund of $ 100 . 00 deposit , for . . a . road cut , to .- Davidi .Wexler of ;
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209 Roat Street , Ithaca , New York .
( Desch , Kugler , Raffensperger , Valentino , McPeak and Cramer voting
Aye . Nays - none ) ,
Councilman Cramer asked if ; a ,.- depreciation allowance was taken each
year on the fixed assets ?
Supervisor Desch noted that a depreciation . - schedule of 1% was taken
each year .
COUNTY BOARD OF REPRESENTATIVES REPORT
County Representative Gust Freeman reported the County is considering
the consolidation of all Ag Districts into one Ag District . The
cost of administering only one district would save considerable
money .
He spoke on the problem of deer at the airport . and the cost of
fencing in this large an area . 90 % of the funds to build the fence
would have to come from the people who use the airport . If there
are any ADAP Funds left over , construction funding then could become
available after the first of the year .
Supervisor Desch asked if the Village of Lansing had changed their
hunting laws yet ?
County Representative Freeman responded by saying no , however , the
Village of Lansing will hold a public hearing on the hunting issue .
Mr . Freeman reported that the attendance figures for the Expo totaled
14 , 000 plus , with no major complaints . The Fair Association is now
negotiating with the State for use of the site next year .
Town Engineer Fabbroni noted that the Summerhill project was 95 %
completed . All apartments have been rented . Landscaping , to
complete the project , will start in 15 to 20 days .
Mr . Maurice Dusky is concerned that the .Elderly Housing project
could become flooded . Mr . Fabbroni noted that he had assured
Mr . Dusky that the original plans would take care of any flooding
problems . However , Mr . Dusky felt the filling of the land would
increase the water holding areas .
Supervisor Desch asked County Representative Freeman to discuss again ,
the drainage problem with Bill Mobbs , of the Tompkins County Health
Department ,
BUILDING INSPECTOR REPORT
Lewis Cartee , Building Inspector reported that in August of 1980 ,
eleven building permits were issued for a total construction cost
of $ 87 , 851 . Fees. collected by the Town amounted to $ 55 . 00 . In
comparison to August 1979 when 10 permits were issued for a total
construction cost of $ 237 , 100 . Fees collected by the Town amounted
to $ 157 . 50 .
Councilman Cramer asked the Building Inspector about the new car wash
at the East Hill Plaza , and did he anticipate any problems ?
The Building Inspector responded , he expected no problems .
Councilman Cramer asked about fire ponds on West Hill , and did Mr .
Cartee wish to submit a proposal to the Planning Board and the Zoning
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Board , regarding these ponds ?
Building Inspector Cartee noted that he had no thoughts regarding
the ponds .
TOWN ATTORNEY
Town Attorney James Buyoucos stated that Councilwoman Raffensperger
had given him a proposal on Park use . He had made some quick comments ,
and would go over the proposal with Mrs . Raffensperger then it could
be passed by the Board .
Supervisor Desch stated that a control of hours was needed , however ,
a good start has been made on the ordinance .
PLANNING BOARD RULES AND REGULATIONS
Supervisor Desch stated that there have been concerns over the past
years regarding an attendance policy . Also , there should be an
approach to what the Town Board would like . ( Copy attached to
minutes ) .
Town Attorney Buyoucos noted that the offices , terms and sessions
should be established by the Town Board . He further noted that the
Vice Chairman should carry on the duties in the absence of the
Chairman . If there is no Chairman , the Town Board should appoint
a new Chairman . Planning Board members should be appointed by the
Town Board . The Planning Board may submit names for membership .
County Representative Freeman asked what was the procedure for
obtaining new members .
Supervisor Desch stated that a vacancy was announced at the Planning
Board '. and Town -Board . An item is usually included in the Newsletter .
He further noted that the Board did not want to get too elaborate .
The selection of members should not be a mandated process by the
Town Board , should be encouraged by the Town Board .
APPOINTMENT TO ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
Supervisor Desch noted that Peter Francese will continue on the
Board until the end of the year . An appointment will be made at
the Audit Meeting ,
INTERSECTION LIGHTING
Supervisor Desch stated that the Town had a policy on street lighting .
RESOLUTION N0 . 149
Motion by Supervisor Desch ; seconded by Councilwoman Valentino ,
RESOLVED , that the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca hereby authorizes
the Supervisor to execute a contract with the New York State Electric
5 and Gas Corporation to locate a pole at the entrance to the Town
Highway Department and the intersection of Lisa Lane and Texas Lane .
( Desch , Kugler , Raffensperger , Valentino , Cramer and McPeak voting
Aye . Nays - none ) .
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would be deferred until October so that the Town Engineer could
check on the minimum lighting requirements .
REGISTERY OF SIGN PERMITS
Supervisor Desch noted that at the time the Sign Ordinance was
adopted , it was felt that it would be a good idea to have of
registery of signs .
Supervisor Desch questioned billboards ?
Councilwoman Raffensperger stated that billboard are not legal .
RESOLUTION NO . 150
Motion by Councilman Cramer ; seconded by Councilman McPeak ,
RESOLVED , WHEREAS , the Town of Ithaca Sign Law , Local Law No . 6 -
1980 , provides that the lawful use of signs existing at the date
of adoption of said Law may be continued even though such sign
does not conform to the provisions therein , and
WHEREAS , said Sign Law also provides that at such time when a
legal non - conforming sign is in need of alteration , replacement
or substantial repair, as determined by the Enforcement Official ,
such sign shall be made to come into conformance with said Law
or to be removed ,
NOW THEREFORE. BE IT RESOLVED , by the Town Board of the Town of
Ithaca that within six months of the effective date of the Town.
of Ithaca Sign Law , Local Law No . 6 - 1980 , the Enforcement
Official shall have complied a registry of all lawful signs
existing prior to the adoption of , or created by , said Law . The
Enforcement Official shall inspect each such sign annually and
determine whether the sign is in conformance with Section 8 . 05
of the Town of Ithaca Sign Law , Local Law No . 6 - 19800
( Desch , Kugler , Raffensperger , Valentino , Cramer and McPeak
voting Aye . Nays - none ) .
YOUTH BUREAU APPOINTMENT
Supervisor Desch stated that he had received a letter from
Bruce Silvey requesting his name be considered for the appointment
to the City of Ithaca Youth Bureau .
Councilman Cramer felt that more time should be spent on the
appointment so that a person with more background in this field
would be appointed to fill the vacancy .
RESOLUTION N0 , 151
Motion by Councilwoman Raffensperger ; seconded by Councilwoman
Valentino ,
RESOLVED , that the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca hereby appoints
Bruce Silvey to fill the vacancy on the City of Ithaca Youth
Bureau as the Town of Ithaca Representative .
( Desch , Kugler , Raffensperger , Valentino and McPeak voting Aye .
Nays - Cramer ) .
PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER MODIFICATIONS TO THE
TOWN OF ITHACA BENEFIT FORMULA ORDINANCE
Proof of posting and publication of notice of public hearing to
consider modifications to the Town of Ithaca Benefit Formula
Ordinance having been presented by the Town Clerk , the Supervisor
opened the hearing .
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Supervisor Desch stated that over the past few years there has been
considerable discussion regarding changing the Benefit Formula
assessment .
Gust Freeman asked if the Town would go back and take of the units
already assessed ?
Supervisor Desch said no .
Otto Schoenfeld referred to the Sewer and Water provision by
developers . He noted that developers were already dealing with
$ 50 . 00 and $ 52 . 00 assessments . I think it is unreasonable . In
my case , over the years I have at my expense , installed nearly
four miles of water and sewe mains and an equal amount of laterials .
I have not sold the property , however , I must continue to pay the
assessment on my taxes .
Mr . Schoenfeld went on to say , how far can you go ? If the Town
continues to assess these costs , they will have to be included in
the cost when the property is sold .
Councilman Cramer asked what about development in the northeast ?
Mr . Schoenfeld stated that it depended on the ability to obtain a
mortgage . It is easier to purchase a house than a lot . The banks
will not lend money on lots .
RESOLUTION NO . 152
Motion by Supervisor Desch ; seconded by Councilwoman Valentino ,
RESOLVED , that the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca adjourns the
public hearing on the proposed Benefit Formula Ordinance ,
AND FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED , that the Town Board of the Town of
Ithaca will conduct a public hearing on September 22 , 1980 at
6 : 30 P . M . , at the Town Offices at 126 East Seneca Street , Ithaca ,
New York with regard to the proposed Benefit Formula Ordinance .
( Desch , Kugler , Raffensperger , Valentino , Cramer and McPeak voting
Aye . Nays - none ) .
MATURITY SCHEDULE FOR PROPOSED
WATER & SEWER SERIAL BOND SALE
Supervisor Desch stated that the $ 800 , 000 bond sale had been
deferred , for obvious reasons . However , he felt the Town Board
should get the schedule on the books as it was critical for the
sale of the bonds when the market was more attractive . ( Copy of
schedule attached to minutes ) .
RESOLUTION N0 , 153
Motion by Supervisor Desch ; seconded by Councilman Cramer ,
RESOLVED , that the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca hereby adopts
the maturity schedule , as prepared by Bernard P .. Donegan , Inc . ,
for the proposed water and sewer serial bond sale .
( Desch , Kugler , Raffensperger , Valentino , Cramer and McPeak voting
Aye . Nays - none ) .
ADVANCED TRAINING SCHOOL FOR JUSTICE ' S
RESOLUTION N0 , 154
Motion by Supervisor Desch ; seconded by Councilman Cramer ,
f
Town Board Minutes - 8 - September 8 , 1980
RESOLVED , that the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca hereby approves
the attendance by Justice Merton Wallenbeck to the New York State
Association of Magistrate Court Clerks school from September 15 to
17 , 1980 , at Ellenville , New York .
( Desch , Kugler , Raffensperger , Valentino , Cramer and McPeak voting
Aye . Nays - none ) .
PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER MODIFICATIONS IN
THE TOWN OF ITHACA SEWER ORDINANCE
Proof of posting and publication of notice of public hearing to
consider modifications in the Town of Ithaca Sewer Ordinance . having
been presented by the Town Clerk , the Supervisor opened the hearing .
Supervisor Desch stated that NYS DEC has pointed out the short
comings in the Sewer Use Ordinance which was patterned abter
recommendations from the National Waster Association . He further
noted that there was a need to make the necessary changes now ,
and any payments which were forthcoming would not be made until
the necessary changes in the Ordinance have been made .
He went on to say that DEC had recommended general aspects that
need to be covered .
Town Attorney Buyoucos asked why DEC did not write the law and
then ask the Towns to adopt it .
Supervisor Desch went on to say that as all information relating
to the Sewer Ordinance was new , he would recommend that the hearing
f be adjourned to give Board members time to look it over .
RESOLUTION N0 , 155
Motion by Supervisor Desch ; seconded by Councilman Del Rosso ,
RESOLVED , that the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca will meet and
. conduct a public hearing on September 22 , 1980 , at 7 : 00 p . m . , at
the Town Offices at 126 East Seneca Street , Ithaca , New York with
regard to the proposed modifications in the Town of Ithaca Sewer
Ordinance .
( Desch , Kugler , Raffensperger , Valentino , Cramer , McPeak and
Del Rosso voting Aye . Nays - none ) .
CONSIDERATION OF ADJUSTMENT ON WATER CONSUMPTION
Supervisor Desch stated that Tom ' Law had purchased a house at
229 Coddington Road and discovered an old water bill which had
never been paid . Mr . Law feels he is entitled to a refund of
120 units . Supervisor Desch went on to say that there was
really no way to determine the amount owned by Mr . Law until
a meter reading is taken .
Supervisor Desch stated that he would research the matter further
and report back to the Board at a later date .
INFORMATIONAL HEARING ON EAST
ITHACA CIRCULATION IMPROVEMENTS
Supervisor Desch stated that meetings have been held with Cornell
in an attempt to pin down areas which encounter traffic problems
and also a corridor to handle this traffic .
Supervisor Desch stated that an informational hearing should be
held to let the public know what progress has been made .
Town Board Minutes - 9 - September 8 , 1980
RESOLUTION NO . 156
Motion by Supervisor Desch ; seconded by Councilwoman Raffensperger ,
RESOLVED , that the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca will meet and
conduct a public informational hearing on September 22 , 1980 at
7 : 30 p . m . , to consider the East Ithaca Circulation Improvements ,
and
FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED , that the Town Clerk place a box add in
the official newspaper informing the townspeople of same .
( Desch , Kugler , Raffensperger , Valentino , Cramer , . McPeak and
Del Rosso voting Aye . Nays - none ) .
FIVE YEAR PLAN FOR WATER AND SEWER IMPROVEMENTS
Supervisor Desch stated that the Town Board should consider a plan
of action to cover the next five years for extending water and
sewer to different areas of the Town . These improvements should
be built into the budget .
He went on to say that on the water side , the 6 " line which serves
the hospital , Statler , West and the old hospital . The Cliff Street
Pump Station is now running twenty - one hours a day and is no longer
able to push enough surplus water to this area . Also , a number of
small improvements need to be made along the Danby Road . A loop
line should be driven under the Danby Road to loop the Danby Road
Tank by NCR to provide better fire protection .
Interest in obtaining sewer has been expressed along the East
Shore Drive . He asked if there was a need in the next five years
for a sewer package and asked to Board to consider all the possibilities .
FIRE SERVICE CONTRACT
Supervisor Desch stated that a number of meetings have been held
with the City of Ithaca on the fire contract .
Supervisor Desch went on to say that most of the property in the
Town of Ithaca is located within a three mile limit of the City .
City property owners are benefitting most as all , City and Town ,
pay the same rate on assessed value . He went on to say that he
felt a fire station should be located on west hill by the hospital .
and another one on east hill and that if the Town intended to
consider another contract with the City , this should be made a
part of the agreement .
The Supervisor went on to say that there should be a continued
effort on the part of the Town to investigate the feasibility of
a Town Fire Department , however , he felt this was not feasible
by the 1981 budget . He then suggested that a Town Fire Department
Committee be established to investigate all possibilities .
RESOLUTION N0 , 157
Motion by Supervisor Desch ; seconded by Councilman McPeak ,
RESOLVED , that the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca hereby appoints
a Town Fire Department Committee , and
FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED , that Councilman Del Rosso be appointed as
Chairman and Councilman . Cramer as a committee member to develop
alternate methods of providing fire service to the Town of Ithaca .
( Desch , Kugler , Raffensperger , Valentino , Cramer , McPeak and
Del Rosso voting Aye . Nays - none ) .
Town Board Minutes - 10 - September 8 , 1980
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RESOLUTION NO 158
Motion by Councilwoman Valentino ; seconded by Councilman Del Rosso ,
RESOLVED , that the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca hereby approves
the Town Board minutes of the May 12 , June 9 , July 7 _ , . July 17 ,
July 25 and August 11 meeting as presented by the Town Clerk .
( Desch , Kugler , Raffensperger , Valentino , Cramer , McPeak and
Del Rosso voting Aye . Nays - none ) .
HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT OPERATING COSTS
Supervisor Desch recommended that a Committee be appointed to
study the operating costs of the Highway Department , The Committee
should consider the unit costs that relate to the cost of roads
per mile and the various types of services provided .
RESOLUTION N0 , 159
Motion by Supervisor Desch ; seconded by Councilman Cramer ,
RESOLVED , that the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca hereby appoints
Councilman McPeak and Councilman Kugler , with Councilman Kugler to
act as Chairman , to compile data on highway costs in the Town of
Ithaca as compared with other Towns in this area .
( Desch , Kugler , Raffensperger , Valentino , Cramer , McPeak and
Del Rosso voting Aye . Nays - none ) .
TOWN OF ITHACA WARRANTS
RESOLUTION NO . 160
Motion by Councilman .Del Rosso ; seconded by Councilman Cramer ,
RESOLVED , that the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca hereby
approves the Town of Ithaca Warrants dated September 8 , 1980 , in
the following amounts :
General Fund - Town Wide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 15 , 595 . 72
General Fund Outside Village . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 , 529907
Water & Sewer Fund . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 , 580 . 81
Highway Fund . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 , 423 . 29
Federal Revenue Sharing : . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 , 217 . 00
Lighting Districts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 217 . 18
( Desch , Kugler , Raffensperger , Valentino , Cramer , McPeak and
Del Rosso voting Aye . Nays - none ) .
BOLTON POINT WARRANTS
RESOLUTION N0 , 161
Motion by Councilman Del Rosso ; seconded by Supervisor Desch ,
RESOLVED , that the Bolton Point Warrants dated September 8 , 1980 ,
in the Operating Account are hereby approved , in the amount of
$ 558 , 658 . 40 after review and upon the recommendation of the Southern
Cayuga Lake Intermunicipal Water Commission , they are in order for
payment .
( Desch , Kugler , Raffensperger , Valentino , Cramer , McPeak and
Del Rosso voting Aye . Nays - none ) .
Town Board Minutes - 11 - September 8 , 1980
1980 OBJECTIVES
Supervisor Desch stated that if the Board members had any comments
or objections to the 1980 Objectives , he would appreciate their
comments . ( Copie attached to the minutes ) .
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was duly adjourned .
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TOWN OF ITHACA
WATER AND SEWER BENEFIT FORMULA
ADOPTED : November 18 , 1971
AMENDED : November 10 , 1975 ; May 10 , 1976 ; December 13 , 1977 .0 wm
AMENDED : August 13 , 1979 i' :� o �� sn
LOT FRONTAGE SERVED - 1 unit per minimum 100 feet of each - tax parcel
nd 0 . 1 unit for each 10 feet or major fraction thereof . over 100 feet . .
( In cases where more than one lot is less than 100 feet
and will be charged as the above stipulates , the dif -
ference between the actual lot frontage for lots under
100 feet and. 100 feet will be added up for all . lots
fronting. on a given. street or lots fronting in. a given
area and this excess frontage will be averaged out and
subtracted from . the lots whose frontage exceeds 100
feet in' proportion to the excess over 100 feet . Any .
owner with frontage over 250 feet will receive a reduc -
tion based on his frontage being treated as 250 feet
and will . be billed onma unit basis for all frontage
over 250 feet . )
APARTI.TENTS - . . l unit per apartment , or , as per frontage , whichever is
greater .
SCHOOLS , WITH NO DORMITORY FACILITIES - mten ( 10 ) students and / or faculty
equal 1 unit , based on attendance for five full days a week ,
NDEVELOPED ACREAGE , WITH WATER AND SEINER BENEFIT - calculated in acres ,
50 feet deep on all frontage having benefit and assessed at 1 unit per
acre . All remaining acreage will be assessed at 1 / 4 unit per acre up
to 1 , 000 feet - from the mains , 1 / 6 unit per acre from 1 , 001 to 2 , 000 feet
from the mains , , 1 / 8 unit per acre from 2 , 001 to 3 , 000 feet from the
mains , and over . 3 , 000 feet from . the mains at . $ 0 . 02 / ?,,l for water anal $ 0 . 01 / AF
for sewer , of assessed valuation . Where the . topogra.phy has a grade in
excess of 157o , the assessment will be the next . lower unit , i . e . , 114 to
1 / 6 ; per acre . mminimum charge in category of undeveloped acreage with
. ' water and sewer benefit , 0 . 1 unit .
UNDEVELOPED : ACREAGE , SERVED WITH WATER ONLY OR SEWER ONLY - calculated in
acres , 150 feet deep and assessed 1 unit per acre , the. balance to be
assessed at 1 / 6 of a unit per acre up to 2 , 000 feet fCom mains , 1 / s unit
per acre from 2 , 001 to 3 , 000 feet from mains , and over 3 , 000 feet from .
the mains at $ 0 . 02 / M for water and $ 0 . 01 / M . for msewer .. of assessed valua-
ion . Where the topography has a grade in excess of 1- 5°o , the assessment
ill be the next lower unit per acre , i . e . , 1 / 4 to 1 / 6 .
UNDEVELOPED ACREAGE , WITH WATER ONLY OR SEWER ONLY , BUT WHERE THE WATER
AMAIN OR SEWER AMAIN IS ACROSS THE ROAD - calculated at 1 / 6 unit per acre
up to 2 , 000 feet from mains , 1 / 8 per acre from 2 , 001 to 3 , 000 feet
from the mains , and over 3 , 000 feet from the mains at $ 0 . 02 / M for water
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`Town of Ithaca Water and Sewer Benefit Formula
and $ 00011114 for server , of assessed valuation . Where the topography has
a grade in excess of 1510 , the assessment will be the next Lower unit per
acre , i . e . , 1 / 6 to 1 / 8 .
PARCELS 11,1ITH NO ROAD FRONTAGE OR WITH UNDEVELOPED ACREAGE NOT ABLE TO
BE SERVED OR PARCELS jtiITH NO BENEFIT - nominal annual charge of $0 . 02 / M
for . water and $ 0 . 01 / M for sewer , of assessed valuation .
COMMERCIAL , INDUSTRIAL , EDUCATIONAL OR INSTITUTIONAL - may be assessed
benefit charges based. on metered water consumption , frontage , or acreage , .
at the discretion of the Town Board .
CORNER "LOTS - in the case of a corner. lot where the side yard comes . in at
an acute angle to the . road on which the house fronts ., a line would - be
drawn perpendicular to the road on which the house fronts 100 feet long
so . as to intersect .t he right of way of the side yard road . The amount
of frontage included in the triangle . thus formed would be deleted . . Also ,
corner frontage will be taken as the frontage which fronts on ' the primary
road , i . e . , before the connected street was constructed , insofar. as
possible . The narrowest dimension of the lot will be used in assessing
benefit depending on topography on similar lot sizes . .
CORNELL UNIVERSITY where Cornell University suppli.es . water fromeits own
treatment and filtration plant through its own system , there is no bene
fit conferred , and , therefore , there will be no . assessment .
SEWER NOT PART OF TOWN DISTRICT . SYSTEM - where the sewer is . not part of a
Town District system , existing at the time . of dissolution , there will ` be -
no assessment .
WATER CONSUIJPTION - when computing units based on metered water . consump-
tion-; - the first 100 units will be based on 16 , 000 cu . ft . / unit /year ;-the
second 100 units on 32 , 000 cu . ft . / unit / year ; and additional units at
64 , 000 cu . ft . / unit / year .
LAND BELOW SEWER LINE - in the case of land below sewer line ( downhill
from sewer. ) no benefit .
UTILITY RIGHTS OF WAY - where a right of way for any utility line crosses
a parcel , one - half of the acreage comprised in said right of tvay . shall be
deducted for the purpose of computing the acreage upon which water and
sewer benefit charges are based .
SEPARATE SPRINKLER SERVICE - . where separate sprinkler service connections
are made to the Town water system ., the benefit charge will be as follows :
1 unit for every 10 sprinkler heads installed , plus 1 unit for each
Siamese connection and each standpipe outlet . In the event such requests
Town : of Ithaca ZVa.ter and Sewer Benef it Formula - 3 =
are made for connection to the -transmission system within the Town of
Ithaca , consideration will be given by the Town to such requests only
. after formal approval by the Southern Cayuga Lake Intermunicipal Water
Commission . The foregoing charge is waived where domestic service is
provided to the same bu-i_14dng .
VAIVER = in an approved subdivision where a developer has constructed
an approved water distribution main and / or a sanitary sewer collector
serving part or all of the subdivision , the benefit on that portion of
the subdivision served shall be determined by the standard provisions
herein as if the utility improvements did not exist for a period of
five ( 5 ) years after construction of same has been approved except that
the sale , land contract or lease of any lot in any manner or the issu-
ance of a permit to build on a lot to anyone will make such. lot s ) sub -
ject to the standard provisions herein and all the remaining land will
. be subject to standard provisions herein at the end of the five ( 5 )
years .
The _developer must certify his ownership annually to the Town Clerk
between September 1 and October 1 .
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ENERAL NOTE - if acreage computation is less than 3 units , use frontage
or acreage , whichever is greater , but limiting frontage units to a
maximum of 4 .
xxxx Proposed Amendment - August 13 , 1979