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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTB Minutes 1981-04-13 TOWN OF ITHACA , REGULAR BOARD MEETING April 13 , 1981 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 , at 5 : 30 P . M . , on the 13th day of April , 1981 there were PRESENTT : Noel Desch , Supervisor George Kugler , Councilman Victor Del Rosso , Councilman Shirley Raffensperger , Councilwoman Marc Cramer , Councilman Henry McPeak , Councilman Dooley Kiefer , Councilwoman ALSO PRESENT : R . Curtis Gray , Grayhaven Motel Jewel Gray , Grayhaven Motel Robert Barthoff , 1007 Taughannock Blvd , Lawrence Fabbroni , Town Eng"isieer - ; Jim Hamilton , Cornell Newswriting Class Elisabeth C . Irving , 614 Coddington Road Chris Hollis , Cornell University Edith Hurlbutt , Cornell University Reuben Weiner , 1021 Hector Street Ellsworth W . Schaber , 210 First Street L . B . Liberman , 1000 East Shore Drive Richard Conlon , 860 Elm Street , Ext , David Klein , 131 West Haven Road Jim Henion , 84 Jayen Road B . F . Stanton , 2 Sandra Place Robert A . Boehlecke , Jr . , 203 Utica Street Frances Rosamond , 203 Utica Street Nelson Eddy , R . D . # 5 Nancy Fuller , Deputy Town Clerk Representatives of the Media : Pat Braus , Ithaca Journal Bruce Ryan , WTKO David O ' Flaherty , WHCU . PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Supervisor led the assemblage in the Pledge of Allegiance . REPORT OF TOWN OFFICIALS SUPERVISOR Supervisor Desch stated that he was pleased to report that for the first time in many years we have a records management system . This is something that we have struggled with for many years and the problem has been compounded by the explosion of information that is a byproduct of all of the capital projects such as sewer , water , buildings , bus service and etc . We have hundreds of easements , communications , formal reports , etc . The new system has been developed by Peter Lovi one of our work study students , Helen Blauvelt and of course , with considerable input from our full time staff . It is a rudimentary system but one which will form the foundation for a comprehensive thorough system utilizing all of the appropriate state of the art tools available such as microfilm , word processing , etc . Our staff this past week Town Board Minutes - 2 - April 13 , 1981 participated in a demonstration of the Micom Word Processing Unit and already have a number of ideas as to how to effectively utilize. such a system . Demonstrations of other units and minicomputer systems will be pursued and Town Board members should express their interest to the Town Clerk if they would like to attend one or more of these sessions . We may wish to acquire such a system . The alternatives will be more costly (.I: e : , . .the addition of . s.taff) .: He further noted that he had received an :urgent letter .. from the State Comptroller Office indicating that the governors budget may further reduce revenue sharing from . the previously indicated cap level . This will have a severe impact on our tax rate for 1982 and make it essential that we begin now to consider appropriate reduc - tions in the 1982 budget , . were possible . We have explored the feasibility of changing Blue Cross / Blue Shield providers . The state wide plan is rapidly escalating in cost . For example , . an increase is expected on July 1 from 31 . 71 / month to 43 . 44 / month on the Individual Plan and from 79 . 32 / month to 108 . 67 / l .. month on the Family Plan , a 37% increase . An . alternative acceptable to the staff and with the same or slightly better benefits is available through Central New York Blue Cross / Blue Shield at current rates of 35 . 49 for Individual Plan and 89 . 45 for Family Plan . The lower rates came by virtue of the mix of participants . " In the State Wide Plan , we end up sup_porting . those communities , such as large cities , with much higher per employee claims amounts . In the Central New York Plan , the only large cities . now_ .in__ the . _p.lan .- are Binghamton and Syracuse . I expect . we will ' have our investigation of these alternatives completed in time for formal consideration at our May meeting . The employees have also asked us to consider in 1982 , the addition of the dental lan which could cost an additional $ 12 . 81 / month individual to 36 . 74 / month family . Discussions with the City on the future approach to sewage treatment . have begun again and it may be necessary to hold a special Town Board meeting to set the date for a public . hearing to consider the form of the agreement for accomplishing and owning this project As you know ,. the Planning Committee has recommended a joint owner - ship and a service agreement approach for our consideration : The Supervisor . also read a News Release regarding Wetlands that he received from EMC . ( Copy attached to official minutes ) . TOWN ENGINEER Town Engineer Larry Fabbroni noted that the new pump for the Cliff Street Pump station should arrive around the end of this month or the beginning of May . He noted that the North East Transit was doing well . The summer, schedule will include somewhat of a change in service , with peak hours pickups down town . The ARC funding ( for gasoline reimburse - ment ) is questionable . The East Ithaca Transit is doing well . They hope to put additional buses in the Eastern Heights area .. This service will be primarily for the twelve month residents . Mr . Fabbroni stated that the East Ithaca Connector draft report will be ready by May 1st . The report should be to the Board by the June meeting , for their review . Town Board Minutes - 3 - April 13 , 1981 The Town Engineer noted that the materials for the Bolton Point landscaping were due to arrive within the next week . The Highway . department , including the CETA crew will help with the plantings . PARK COMMITTEE REPORT Councilwoman Raffensperger stated that the Committee was completing the feasibility study on the Shade Tree Program . She stated that Susan Beeners , a work study student from Cornell , would report on . the recommendations . Susan Beeners stated that the Street Tree Planting Project should be done in conjunction with road repairs . A survey has been completed for three streets . They were looked at from a : suburban character and it was recommended that the trees be used as a fill in where existing plantings are sparce . Honness Lane , Maple Avenue and Seven Mile Drive were surveyed . It was found that 15 to 20 trees would be needed . on each of these roads. They would be spot planted , where there were a deficiency of trees . Near Maple Avenue Housing , screening was needed along the fence . She further stated that Snyder Hill was not .scheduled for paving . However , they could use some plantings . The trees would cost between $ 45 . 00 and $ 50 . 00 each for bear roots and between $ 80 . 00 and $ 100 . 00 for bagged roots , if purchased from McGuire Gardens . The trees would be between 12" to 1 3 / 4 " in size . Ms . Beeners felt that bear roots could be used if done in conjunction with . paving . The plantings will cost between 4 and 5 thousand dollars . The Committee is looking into cheaper ways to obtain trees . It would be necessary to have a storage area for the trees . Also , the trees would require pruning once every five years . Trees would also need. to be watered once a week . She stated that perhaps an arrangement could be worked out with the homeowner , if the homeowner wanted the trees planted , they would water them . Councilman Del Rosso asked if the trees were to be planted on the . Town ' s right - of - way or on the homeowners property ? Supervisor Desch responded that the trees would be planted on the . right - of -way . Councilman Del Rosso stated that he was not keen on this project and felt that it needed further analysis . He felt that the question of who would be responsible for the trees if the home =. owners did not water them needed to . _ be :. clarified . Councilman Kugler felt the problem of salt should be considered . STREET OPENING PERMIT REFUNDS RESOLUTION NO . 51 Motion by Supervisor Desch ; seconded by Councilman Cramer , RESOLVED , WHEREAS the Town of Ithaca Highway Superintendent has approved of the refunding of $ 100 . 00 for Street Opening Permit deposits to each of the parties listed below , and WHEREAS , the streets have been restored to his satisfaction , . NOW THEREFORE , BE IT RESOLVED , that the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca hereby approves a refund of $ 100 . 00 deposited for Street Town Board Minutes - 4 - April 13 , 1981 Opening Permits to : LeGrand Chase - 123 Eastern Heights Drive Masciarelli Construction - Forest Home Drive Masciarelli Construction - Caldwell Road Snyder Hill Construction - 299 Snyder Hill Road Bob Hamilton Construction - 313 Blackstone Avenue Anthony Leonardo - 3 Sesame Street Robert Merrill - 321 Blackstone Avenue ( Desch , Kugler , Del Rosso , Raffensperger ; Cramer , McPeak and Kiefer voting Aye . Nays none ) . SPRING CLEAN - UP DAY RESOLUTION NO . 52 Motion by Supervisor Desch ; seconded by Councilman McPeak , RESOLVED , that the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca hereby establishes Monday , May 4, 1981 as Spring Cleanup day in the Town of Ithaca . ( Desch , Kugler , Del Rosso , Raffensperger , Cramer , McPeak and Kiefer voting Aye . Nays none ) . TOWN OF ITHACA ENTRANCE SIGNS. Supervisor . :Desch noted that there are eighteen . pr. ime entrances into the . Town . and. . that the signs will cost $ 50 . 00 each . The Supervisor felt that they should be installed over a two year period as a $ 900 . 00 expenditure would mean that something else would have to be set aside . Councilman Kugler felt the words " Zoning Enforced" was not a very good welcome . Councilwoman Raffensperger felt. that the Town should.. purchase only half the signs this year . Councilwoman Kiefer as if any other words had been considered ? . Councilman Del Rosso suggested that six signs be purchased as a starter and that additional signs be purchased in future years . RESOLUTION NO . 53 Motion by . Councilman Del Rosso ; seconded by Councilman McPeak , RESOLVED , that the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca hereby authorizes the purchase of eight new "Welcome to the Town of Ithaca , Zoning Enforced" signs at a cost of $ 50 . 00 each , and FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED , that said signs be located upon the entrance to the Town of Ithaca on the Dryden Road , Route 366 , Danby Road , Route 34 , Route 13 , Mecklenburg Road , Trumansburg Road and Taughannock Boulevard . ( Desch , Kugler , Del Rosso , Raffensperger , Cramer , McPeak and Kiefer voting Aye . - Nays - none ) . WATER AND SEWER BENEFIT UNIT REFUND Supervisor Desch stated that Groff Associates had been billed for 54 . 6 units of water and sewer on their 1981 Town and County Taxes . Town Board Minutes - 5 - April 13 , 1981 There was an error in addition , they should have been charged. for 43 . 4 units . Therefore , a refund in the amount of $ 1 , 142 . 40 was due Groff Associates . RESOLUTION . NO . 54 Motion by Supervisor Desch ; seconded by Councilman Del Rosso , WHEREAS , Groff Associates ( Groff , Lynch and Knowlton ) , East Hill Plaza , Parcel No . 62 - 2 - 1 . 121 were billed for 54 . 6 units of water and 54 . 6 units of sewer for a total unit charge of $ 5 , 569 . 20 on their 1981 Town and County Taxes , and WHEREAS , Groff Associates should have been charged for 43 . 4 units of water and 43 . 4 units of sewer , NOW THEREFORE , BE IT RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca hereby authorizes a refund of $ 1 , 142 . 40 on 11 . 2 units of water and 11 . 2 units of sewer on the 1981 Town and County Taxes , paid by Groff Associates on January 30 , 19810 ( Desch , Kugler , Del Rosso , Raffensperger. , Cramer , McPeak and Kiefer . voting Aye . Nays - none ) . NEWSLETTER Supervisor Desch presented the draft Newsletter . Supervisor Desch stated that the time had come to begin to deal with realities . He felt that the Board should hold off , for this year , filing the position of Town Planner . . The work load has been redistributed and that the savings on the salary and fringe benefits would save the taxpayers $ 3 . 50 on a house assessed for $ 50 , 000 . The News - letter suggests that the position remain vacant in 1981 , and asks . the Towns . people for their opinions as to filling the position in the future . Councilwoman Kiefer felt that the Town should hold off for this years graduation class and then fill the position . She further stated that she felt this was an important position and should be filled . Councilwoman Kiefer stated that ..ahe .Chdl:rmen of the Planning Board and Zoning Board of Appeals wished . to have the position filled . Councilwoman Raffensperger stated that she would like to have the position filled this year . Councilman Del Rosso felt there was no urgency in filling the position . He further stated that the Town Engineer has things under control and that the work load has diminished . He stated that he felt cut backs were necessary and that this was a good place to start . Supervisor Desch stated that the Engineer Department has work study students at their disposal . and that he saw no indication of the ball being dropped . . He felt that filling the position should be put on the back burner until budget time . Councilwoman Raffensperger stated that she felt input from the staff was necessary and , therefore , any decision regarding the filling of the position should be delayed until the 1982 budget . Councilman Kugler noted that for several years , in the past , the Town did not have a full time Zoning and Building Inpector . Supervisor Desch noted the large surplus balance in the Park Reserve Fund . He stated that the Board owed the taxpayers in the Town , the ' use of their funds to their best advantage . Town Board Minutes - 6 - April 13 , 1981 Councilwoman Raffensperger stated that in 1979 an important policy decision . was made by the Board . The Board budgeted and approved $ 87 , 000 to implement a 10 year plan for parks to provide play : spaces in each of the neighborhoods . She further stated that the Parks and Open Space Committee established the recommendations of the Planning Board and that the Public Hearings that were held were taken seriously . Councilwoman Raffensperger asked what kind of appropriations were to be considered for the transfer of Park Reserve monies ? Supervisor Desch stated . that appropriations could be used for Town Hall renovations , water and sewer service extensions , tank painting and the machinery replacement schedule . He felt that . these items were also important to some Town residents . . He stated . that utilizing . the interest would not deplete the Park Reserve Funds . Councilwoman Raffensperger stated that the Board had a Park and Open Space Policy . Coy Glen was not implemented in the original plan as this area demanded more money than was. in the . fund . Supervisor Desch stated that the cost of building parks is . going up . However , you cannot equate the cost of parks with the cost of extending water and sewer . Supervisor Desch noted that in the original Open Space Plan , specific proposals were more formal than the actual construction plan . Tennis courts have never been built . Supervisor Desch stated that the Town would . be able to accomplish the job that. it set out to do by maintaining $ 120 , 000 in . the Park Reserve Fund. . - , He felt the money could be used in a better way to keep taxes down . Councilwoman Raffensperger stated that two years ago . the Board looked over the policy and decided to proceed with the neighborhood park project . Councilman Cramer stated that felt . . it was a toss up between the. two proposals . However , he felt the money should be left in . the Park Reserve Fund for now and transfer was a drastic action . Supervisor Desch stated that the money would not be transferred until budget time . This would give all persons a chance . to think about the transfer . Councilman Kugler stated that he could not see carrying a larger balance in the Reserve fund than was necessary to complete the designated projects . Supervisor Desch stated that it was a catch 22 situation . Costs , in all categories , are going up . The Town Engineer asked how fast do you want to proceed . . Work on the parks can be used as a fill in project without a big expenditure . Supervisor Desch stated the Highway labor as well as CETA labor was used in the past . He noted that the Town does have a lot of construction to be completed and perhaps $ 140 , 000 might be more appropriate . He noted that if we are careful , the Town might only spend $ 40 , 000 . He felt the major expenses would be Dewitt Park , Councilman Del Rosso stated that he felt through proper park planning , . adequate funding would be available to complete park work and still have adequate funds to transfer to other accounts . Councilwoman Kiefer stated that she felt the Board should get public reaction to the questions of filling the Town Planner position and transferring the Park Reserve Funds . . She asked , why . not wait for public input later this summer ? Town Board Minutes - 7 - April .13 , 1981 Supervisor Desch felt this would be too late . Councilwoman Raffensperger asked if a permissive referendum would be needed to transfer Park Reserve Funds . Supervisor Desch answered , saying it was questionable if a permissive referendum was necessary . APPOINTMENT T0. TOMPKINS COMMUNITY HOSPITAL CORPORATION Supervisor Desch noted that Judith Ogden of 1581 Slaterville Road .was interested in becoming a member of the Membership Committee of the Tompkins Community Hospital . Supervisor I Desch noted that Ms . Ogden has a background in the health field and a Law Degree , she is also a Town of Ithaca resident . Councilwoman Kiefer asked what was the term of the appointment ? Supervisor Desch answered , one year Councilwoman Raffensperger stated that she felt the Town was very . fortunate to be able to appoint Ms . Odgen to the Membership Committee . RESOLUTION NO . 55 Motion by Councilwoman Raffensperger ; seconded by Councilman McPeak , RESOLVED , that the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca hereby appoints Judith Odgen of 1581 Slaterville Road , Ithaca , New York as the Town of Ithaca member on the Tompkins Community Hospital Corporation , for a period of one year . .( Desch , Kugler , Del Rosso , Raffensperger , Cramer , McPeak and Kiefer voting Aye . Nays - none ) . INSTITUTE FOR LOCAL HISTORIANS RESOLUTION N0 . 56 Motion by Supervisor Desch ; seconded by Councilman Del Rosso , RESOLVED , that the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca hereby authorizes the Town Historian Helen Blauvelt . to attend the Institute for Local Historians to be held in the Albany area from May 3 , 1981 to May 6 , 19819 ( Desch , Kugler , Del Rosso , Raffensperger ; Cramer , McPeak . and Kiefer voting Aye . Nays - none ) . NORTHEAST TRANSIT CONTRACT Motion by Councilman Del Rosso ; seconded by Councilman Kugler , RESOLVED , that the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca hereby authorizes the Supervisor to execute the contract in the amount of $ 1 , 000 with the Northeast Transit for summer service during the months of June through August . ( Desch , Kugler , Del Rosso , Raffensperger , Cramer. , McPeak and Kiefer voting Aye . Nays - none ) . RIDGECREST - ROAD TANK REPAINTING Supervisor Desch stated that the Ridge Crest Tank painting and Town Board Minutes - 8 - April 13 , 1981 cathodic protection should be put out to bid so that the contract could be awarded at the May meeting . He further noted that there was sufficient water revenue for the project . RESOLUTION4 N0 , 57 Motion by Supervisor Desch ; seconded by Councilman Kugler , RESOLVED , . that the. Town Board of the Town of Ithaca hereby authorizes the. Town Engineer to prepare specifications for the repainting , inside and out , and cathodic protection of the Ridgecrest Road . Tank . ( Desch , Kugler , Del Rosso , Raffensperger , Cramer , McPeak and Kiefer voting Aye . Nays - none ) . PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE ADOPTION OF PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE ZONING ORDINANCE . Proof of posting and publication notice of a Public Hearing to consider the adoption of proposed amendments to the Zoning Ordinance having been presented . by the Town Clerk , the Supervisor . opened the Public Hearing . Supervisor- Desch stated that the main function was to look ` at the Zoning Map then adjourn the meeting for two weeks with adoption in May . Town Engineer Larry Fabbroni outlined the changes in the , Zoning Map . . He noted that the four hundred property owners effected by the Zoning Map change were notified . In general , the changes were made to update happenings over the past # years based on site plans . and interest by business people and property owners . i Leonard Lieberman spoke against the rezoning of his property on East Shore Drive . He planned in 1972 to build a . one hundred unit apartment house , however , his property has been in litigation . A commercial zone was created for his property to include the apartments and a marina . There is no provision in the new proposed Residential R15 zone for his , marina or for a future motell . He requested the zone remain the same ! so that he could develop his property . Town Attorney Buyoucos asked what was on the south side of the road ? Mr . Lieberman noted that the Cayuga Heights Sewage plant and John Lowery Company was on the south . side . Mr . Buyoucos asked what was the reason for the litigation on your property . Mr . Liberman stated that he had filled in the lake , however , the litigation involved his entire tract of land . Dr . Weiner stated that he owned property on the south side of Bostwick Road which was in a R30 zone . The new map changes his property to an Agricultural Zone . He owns 4. 120 acres of land which is clay soil , hilly with large size gullies . His land also has a very nice view which is beneficial for a residential housing development . He further stated- that he could find no meaningful reason to change his land to a Agricultural Zone . - "_ Town Board Minutes - 9 - > April 13 , 1981 Dick Berggren noted that he owned property on the Danby Road which was changed to Business A and he would like the area to remain in a Business A zone . Town Engineer Fabbroni noted that the area was changed to a Business A zone after site plans were presented to the Town by Mr . Berggren . However , the proposal had not moved forward and the house owned by John Vassee was used as a residence . Mr . Berggren stated that he has two clients for the property ` now and would like the area to remain in a business zone . Mrs . Gray of Grayhaven Motel asked why her property had been changed to a B1 zone ? Mr . Fabbroni stated that it meant no substantive change. . If the property were sold for the same use . B1 zone was small commercial zone . He further stated that a Bl zone was more prone to the motel type business . A variance would be needed for expansion . Mrs . Gray noted that expansion was limited because . of sewer and water . David Klein - asked the Town Engineer to explain the changes in the zoning map which effect the Mecklenburg Road area . The Town Engineer stated that the property of Dr . Flaco was put into an R- 30 zone . De Graff property was made an R- 15 zone . Most of the land is R- 30 , as it is now , and it is desirable to follow property lines Alfred Eddy stated that he would like to request that all the Eddy land and the Marshall land plus the Tilton property , . near the Marshall farm , . be left in an Agricultural Zone , Ellsworth Shaber asked about the school on Five Mile Drive . It is zoned R9 , . what does this mean ? The Town Engineer explained an R9 zone . Supervisor Desch asked Mr . Shaber what he had in mind ? . Mr . Shaber answered that he just wanted to find out what was i going on . . r Fred Brainard of 291 Culver Road asked if it was possible to run a single person business operation in an R30 zone and do you need to make an application ? Town Engineer Fabbroni asked Mr . Brainard to come into the office to discuss permitted uses in an R30 zone . PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER REVISIONS TO THE TOWN HIGHWAY MAP Proof of posting and publication notice of a Public Hearing to consider revisions to the Town Highway Map having been presented by the Town Clerk , the Supervisor opened the Public Hearing , Supervisor Desch stated that over the past years , new subdivisions have added streets that need to be considered as revisions to the Town Highway Map . He also noted that right - of -ways need to be preserved . Town Board Minutes - 10 - April 13 , 1981 Mr . Gray noted that there was discussions , in the past , of taking Seven Mile Drive straight up over the hill . Mr . Berggren asked , how do you reserve aright - of -way ? Supervisor Desch stated , that if you subdivide your property , . a right - of -way is reserved for the future . The Town Attorney stated that when the Planning Board approves a subdivision , a condition for the approval preserves a future right - of -way . That way , the Town indicates future roads . Mr . Eddy asked if there were very many roads ? Supervisor Desch stated , not very many. . In 1968 , the roads were orginally put on the Official Map , and we are updating the map now . The Supervisor closed the Public Hearing , TOWN OF ITHACA WARRANTS RESOLUTION NO . . 58 Motion by Councilman Kugler ; seconded by Councilman Cramer , RESOLVED , that the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca hereby approves the Town of Ithaca Warrants dated April 13 , 1981 , in the following amounts. Water and Sewer Fund . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 159 ; 224 . 14 General Fund - Town Wide . q 4 so 0 9 $ . 50P935029 General Fund - Outside Village . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . $ 6 , 758422 Capital Projects Fund . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 872275 . 00 Highway Fund . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ . 32 , 256 . 47 Lighting Districts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 235020 Parks Fund . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0000 . . . . $ 9060 Fire Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 60 , 910950 ( Desch , Kugler , Del Rosso , Raffensperger , Cramer , McPeak . and Kiefer voting Aye . Nays - none ) . BOLTON POINT WARRANTS RESOLUTION N0 . 59 Motion by Supervisor Desch ; seconded by Councilwoman Raffensperger , RESOLVED , that the Bolton Point Warrants dated April 13 , 1981 , in the Operating Account are hereby approved , in the amount of $ 50 , 230 . 83 after review and upon the recommendation of the Southern Cayuga Lake Intermunicipal Water Commission they are in order for payment . ( Desch , Kugler , Del Rosso , Raffensperger , Cramer , McPeak and Kiefer voting Aye . Nays - none ) . RESOLUTION N0 . 60 Motion by Supervisor Desch ; seconded by Councilman Cramer , RESOLVED , that the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca will meet and conduct a public hearing on April 28 , 1981 , at 7 : 00 p . m . , at the Town Hall , 126 East Seneca Street , Ithaca , New York to further consider the adoption of amendments to the Zoning Law . Town Board Minutes - 11 - April 13 , 1981 ( Desch , Kugler , Del Rosso , Raffensperger , Cramer , McPeak and Kiefer voting Aye . Nays - none ) . NEWSLETTER Any comments regarding the Cable TV rate increase should be sent to Dooley Kiefer , Town of Ithaca Representative instead of the Tompkins County Cable Commission , RESOLUTION NO . 61 Motion by Councilman Del Rosso ; seconded by Councilman McPeak , RESOLVED , that the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca hereby approves the revised edition of the Newsletter ( copy attached to the official minutes ) . ( Desch , Kugler , Del Rosso , Raffensperger , Cramer , McPeak and Kiefer voting Aye . Nays - none ) . ADJOURNMENT The meeting was duly adjourned . T XC er