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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTB Minutes 1981-05-11 TOWN OF ITHACA REGULAR BOARD MEETING May 11 , 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 11th day of May , 1981 there were PRESENT : Noel Desch , Supervisor George Kugler , Councilman Shirley Raffensperger , Councilwoman Victor Del Rosso. , Councilman. Marc Cramer , Councilman Henry McPeak , Councilman Dooley Kiefer , Councilwoman ALSO PRESENT : Gust Freeman , Board of Representatives Beverly Livesay , Board of Representatives Peter Michael Lovi , 816 N . Tioga Street Nancy Fuller , Town of Ithaca Susan Beeners , Town of Ithaca Lewis Cartee , Town of Ithaca Building Inspector Robert Parkin , Highway Superintendent Lawrence Fabbroni , Town Engineer Representatives of the Media : David O ' Flaherty PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Supervisor led the assemblage in the Pledge of Allegiance . REPORT OF TOWN OFFICIALS SUPERVISOR Supervisor Desch noted that the new census figures will reduce the Town of Ithacas share of the sales tax , namely the non city portion from 30 . 7 % to 25 . 5% due to the faster . growth primarly in Lansing . The overall revenue seems to be up considerably according to first quarter figures but it is currently unknown whether major readjust ments will be forthcoming . In terms of budgeting , we purposely avoid taking the sales tax into account , in relation to Town tax rate , since figures of credit are not known until after the Town budget is approved each year . In the. past two years , such sales tax credits have brought about a zero County tax rate . In December 1979 , when the Tompkins County Trust Company moved to their new building , they expanded their computer capability . On the old computer the Water Commission Business Manager manually deducted the Town of Ithaca surcharge to determine the amount of the quarterly payment due the Commission . Without our knowledge , the programmer rewrote the program and made the deduction auto - matic , so that for five quarters we had an underpayment to the Commission by the amount of the surcharge . This adds up to $ 48 , 685 . 73 due the Commission . The problem was discovered by Connie Allen Business Manager of the Commission as she reconciled the computer print out through the laborious process of checking the components of the payment individually . The most recent quarter was determined by taking the automatic deduction into account . You may recall in October 1980 , the Water Commission. through a Town Board Minutes . 2 May 11 , 1981 similiar reconciliation of accounts , found that the Town of Ithaca overpaid the Commission during the period up to early 1978 by $ 50 , 537 . 24 . We and the Commission agreed , by resolution , that the Town would be reimbursed over a 5 year period beginning in 1983 , at the rate of about $ 10 , 000 per year . The computer change has accomplished most of the reimbursement already and the Commission agreed at its audit meeting today to pay the remainder of dollars next . month . The surplus is , therefore , available to operate and maintain the Town of Ithaca water system and will enable us to proceed with the painting of the Ridgecrest Tank without a short term. note . . We may also wish to borrow from this fund to retain a . consultant to proceed with the water system feasibility program outlined last fall , particularly in anticipation of the drought forecast . There may also be a state water assistance program available if we - can have plans ready . The Supervisor went on to say , we .established an objective to respond to the Board of Elections request to decrease the size of District . 4 since the registration exceeds 1000 . The current dilemma facing the County on reapportionment may make it unwise to take formal action this year . The easiest solution would be to add the area north of Fall Creek to District 5 . This would not change the area of representation for our County Representatives unless reapportionment changes other County election districts in the Town , TOWN ENGINEER Town Engineer Larry Fabbroni stated that a number of meetings have been held with the City on the sewer project , however , no further progress has been made to report on at this meeting . Northeast Transit will provide the same service as last summer , however , as costs have increased , the Town Engineer stated that he was asking the Town Board to approve the expenditure of $ 1 , 000 , the Town ' s share . He further noted that there was a deficit of $ 2 , 000 to be shared by all municipalities . He suggested that the surplus be left in the account and not returned to the municipalities . Councilman Del Rosso asked what was the total amount of the deficit , $ 7 , 400 ? The Town Engineer answered yes , $ 7 , 400 instead of the projected $ 5 ) 400 * Councilman Del Rosso asked the Town Engineer if he realized this was a 40 % increase ? Mr . Fabbroni stated that all the money allocated was not used last year , we have always had money left over . RESOLUTION NO . 63 Motion by Supervisor Desch ; seconded by Councilman Cramer , RESOLVED , that the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca hereby approves the continuation of the Northeast Transit Summer Program , and FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED , that the Town Board approves the expenditure of $ 1 , 000 as the Town ' s share to continue this service , and FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED , that the Town Board approves the retention of the Town ' s share of the $ 4 , 500 surplus , by the City of Ithaca : Saj_ d :account to be used for the Northeast Transit . . . ( Desch , Kugler , Raffensperger , Del Rosso , Cramer , McPeak and Kiefer voting Aye . Nays - none ) . Town Board Minutes - 3 - May 11 , 1981 Supervisor Desch stated that the East Ithaca Connector General Committee would be meeting a week from today to consider acceptance of the report . After this , the report will be presented to the Town Board . Cornell Trustees will be looking at the report at their May 29th meeting . The Town Engineer noted that the pump for the Cliff Street Pump Station should be arriving around June 1st . The contractor hopes to perform all remaining work simultaneously . The Town Engineer stated that at this point , he was comfortable with having the work performed in June , because of the drop off in consumption during this month . Supervisor Desch stated that for sometime there has been a deficiency in the quality of water service provided for the residents of the Renwick Heights area . However , the cost of installing new lines was prohibitive . Now , an individual desires to develop three lots and is willing to share in the cost ,- of .upgrading the system . The Town Engineer noted that the area is serviced by 4 " mains and 6 " mains . The immediate area in question , is serviced by a stretch of 4 " , 2 ' and 1 " lines. . None of these sizes are particularly good . The Town would like the old galvanized mains replaced . The Town is willing to spend $ 5 , 000 to tie all this together , if the man interested in developing the lots would install the 6 " main . Mr . Fabbroni further noted that he felt this was a fair trade - off , with the developer installing the 6 " line and the Town installing fire hydrants . Councilman Del Rosso asked where the water to supply these mains come from? Town Engineeer answered , about four different zones . Councilman Del Rosso asked if this area was originally supplied by the City ? Town Engineer Fabbroni and Supervisor Desch both answered yes . Town Engineer Fabbroni recommended that the Town agree to pay up to $ 5 , 000 , this amount not including the cost of the fire hydrants . Councilman Cramer asked if this would be an added cost to the property owners on Renwick ? - Supervisor Desch said no , the . people in this area have been paying the same amount as other areas , however , without proper protection . Supervisor Desch stated that a concurrence by the Board was needed to proceed . Councilwoman Raffensperger if the Board was setting a precedence that they could live happily with in the future ? Councilman McPeak felt the Board could be happy with this decision , as long as future requests were along this line . RESOLUTION NO . 64 Motion by Councilman Del Rosso ; seconded by Councilman McPeak, RESOLVED , that the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca hereby authorizes the expenditure of monies , not to exceed $ 5, 000 , to upgrade the Town water system in the Renwick Heights area , in conjunction with the development of three lots . ( Desch , Kugler , Raffensperger , Del Rosso , Cramer , McPeak and Kiefer voting Aye . Nays - none ) . Town Board Minutes _ 4 _ May 11 , 1981 Town Engineer. -.:.Larry . Fabbroni stated that the Ridgecrest Water Tank is only in the first stages of pitting . As a result , the tank will only require sand blasting and three coats of paint . Bids will be out next week and awarded at the June meeting . Councilman Del Rosso asked how long the Ridgecrest Tank had been in operation ? Town Engineer said 13years , with no cathodic protection . The Town Engineer noted that the soil tests for the Dewitt Park had been completed . He also noted that Mr . Cline was there when the tests were being conducted and that Mr . Cline seemed satisfied with the results . Mr . Fabbroni stated that he hoped to have a report ready for the June Town Board Meeting . Supervisor Desch asked who would prepare the contract with the school district ? Mr . Fabbroni said the staff would prepare the contract and then have the Town Attorney review i_ t . Then a meeting would be held with the Parks Committee . He further noted that an agreement would be needed with the School Board , Councilman Cramer asked if the fields were used in the summer ? The . Town Engineer said the fields were in bad shape and only lightly used. Supervisor Desch asked about Chief McEwen ' s concern regarding the fence ? The Town Engineer stated that the problem was with the us:e of the property as a school and that the school should provide the necessary fencing . Councilwoman Raffensperger stated that the Parks Committee recommended that the fencing problem be referred to. the School District , HIGHWAY SUPERINTENDENT Highway Superintendent Robert Parkin reported the Spring Clean - up tool: three and a half days to complete . Usually it takes one and a half days . The Town of Ithaca entrance signs have been ordered . The signs will be green and white with the words "Welcome - to the Town . of Ithaca , Zoning Enforced '. ' . The State will install the signs on their roads . He went on to say he had received his Omni . He had been checking the mileage and found he was getting 22 to 23 miles per gallon around town . The highway- crew has started brooming in the northeast section of town along with cleaning ditches . Also , they have been working on the landscaping at Bolton Point , Mr . Parkin noted that it looked like a 15 % increase in the price of hot mix , this year . Councilwoman Raffensperger asked about patching• Judd Falls Road ? Superintendent Parkin stated that the hot patch plant opened a week ago , so work will soon begin . TOWN HIGHWAY COMMITTEE Town Board Minutes - 5 - May 11 , 1981 Councilman Kugler reported that a Highway Cost Survey form had been organized by Robert Parkin , Larry Fabbroni and himself . , The forms and letters have been sent to forty Towns . As of today , he had received fourteen responses . COUNTY SOLID WASTE COMMITTEE Councilman Kugler stated that the Engineer ' s Review Report was received . It provided the necessary information for the Committee ' s review of the background information and market study of the Biggs Complex on the coal fired boilers conversion to gas . He further stated that he was invited to attend the Four County Solid Waste Meeting . Cornell University is now burning pellets on a test basis . Eight pounds of pellets mixed with coal produce a more efficient burning boiler than burning just plain coal . Councilman McPeak asked if the pellets and coal were mixed on a 50 - 50 basis ? Councilman Kugler said less than 50% . Councilman Kugler stated that the pellets were produced in Maryland . Three sites are being considered locally to manufacture the pellets in this area . Any surplus pellets not used by Cornell , would be . used by Watkins Salt Company . He further noted that there has been no experience with storage of the pellets for a period longer than two to three months . COUNTY CABLE C0114ISSION Councilwoman Kiefer stated that she attended a meeting of the Commission in April . Another meeting has been scheduled for July . The April meeting was not publicized , therefore , the public was not in attendance . Mrs . Kiefer noted that the new manager , Bradley Dusto addressed questions regarding billings and complaints regarding the answering of their telephones . A new apparatus called a Parental Trap is available and the Manager agreed to order a supply , if enough people are interested . There is a $ 25 . 00 one time charge for the Trap , which will allow parents to lockout Home Box Office , Supervisor Desch asked Councilwoman Kiefer to compose a letter for his signature , requesting Mr . Dusto order and make available to all interested people , the Parental Trap . County Representative ' Freeman asked about the possibility of extending new lines ? Mrs . Kiefer stated that the company intends to carry out extensions , . however , no time table for doing same has been set . Supervisor Desch stated that he felt the time was coming to address this problem . Councilman McPeak asked if there was any discussion regarding the replacement of older cable ? Councilwoman Kiefer stated that some places were worse than the Toj,rn of Ithaca and will be replaced first . COUNTY REPRESENTATIVES Town of Ithaca - 6 - May 11 , 1981 Beverly Livesay reported that the East Ithaca Bus midday service is very successful , however , no numbers are available at this time . . All bus runs will be reviewed in June . She noted that the Biggs Complex is still hanging fire . _ Several self - imposed deadlines have passed . Also , a committee on the reapportionment has been appointed . Gust Freeman reported that the Bottle Resolution was passed today by the County Board of Representatives by a . 10 to 4 vote . The Board will now recommend its passage by the State . He noted that the elevator for the County Court House is in the design stages . Also , the County has recinded their contract with the local ambulance services . The Board felt a commercial ambulance service would allow them to negotiate for flexible prices . DISCONTINUANCE OF HUDSON STREET EXTENSION AS A TOWN HIGHWAY . Supervisor Desch read a letter from Peter Grossman regarding the discontinuance of Hudson Street Extension . ( Copy attached to the official minutes ) . Supervisor Desch noted that the Highway Superintendent has completed and filed his Statement of Findings and has signed the proposed Order for execution . Also , the past resolution of the Town ' s intent to abandon the property has . been filed . RESOLUTION NO . 65 Motion by ' Supervisor Desch ; seconded by Councilman Del Rosso , RESOLVED , that the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca , in accordance with the provisions of Section 171 of the Highway Law of the State of New York , consent to the discontinuance of the town highway known as the Hudson Street Extension in the Town of Ithaca , Tompkins. County , New York , and release to Therm , . Inc . said road . ( Desch , Kugler , Raffensperger , Del Rosso , Cramer , McPeak and Kiefer voting . Aye . Nays - none ) . TOWN HALL ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT Supervisor Desch stated that an electrical inspection of the building had been requested for the safety of the employees and the public . There is a dynamic inflow of public into the building because of the Justice Courts , Board meeting and public meetings being held here . The building is vulnerable to fire as the attic is open .. and the old part is a frame construction . Supervisor Desch suggested that the Board consider installing a fire alarm system . Councilman McPeak spoke about sealing off the attic and installing smoke detectors . Councilman Kugler noted that smoke detectors were usually recommended for dead areas . Councilman Del Rosso questioned the possibility of installing sprinklers in the building . PESOLUTION NO , 66 Motion by Councilman Del Rosso ; seconded by Councilman McPeak , Town Board Minutes - 7 - May 11 , 1981 RESOLVED , that the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca hereby authorizes the Supervisor to obtain prices for the installation of a fire alarm system for the entire Town Hall . ( Desch , Kugler , Raffensperger , Del Rosso , Cramer , McPeak and Kiefer. voting Aye . Nays - none ) . PERSONS TO BE HEARD County Representative Gust Freeman stated that he would like to thank Highway Superintendent Robert Parkin and Building Inspector . Lewis Cartee for their quick responses when ever there is a' problem in the Town . County Representative Beverly Livesay noted that a person wishing to use the Town ' s wheel chair ramp would find it difficult as usually there is a car parked in the parking spot needed to approach the ramp . Supervisor Desch indicated that a sign denoting the parking spot as an access to the handicapped would be installed . REVISIONS TO THE TOWN HIGH14AY MAP Town Engineer Larry Fabbroni noted that the revisions to the Town Highway Map would be referred to the Town Board , at a later date , for their approval . REFUND ON SPECIAL WATER AND SEWER BENEFIT ASSESSMENT RESOLUTION NO . 67 Motion by Supervisor Desch ; seconded by Councilwoman Raffensperger , RESOLVED , that a refund in the amount of $ 52 . 00 for one unit of water benefit assessment and $ 50 . 00 for one unit of sewer benefit assessment totalling $ 102 . 00 , be made to Leslie D . and Margaret S . Sisson , 210 Forest Home Drive ( Tax Parcel No . 6'6 - 2 - 13 ) due to the fact that the premises are now being used as a single dwelling by the owner . ( Desch , Kugler , Raffensperger , Del Rosso , Cramer , McPeak and Kiefer voting Aye . Nays - none ) . APPROVAL OF DEMOCRATIC AND REPUBLICIAN ELECTION INSPECTORS Supervisor Desch noted that the Town has only received the list of Republician Election Inspectors . RESOLUTION N0 , 68 Motion by Councilman Cramer ; seconded by Councilman Kugler_ , RESOLVED , that the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca hereby approves the following list of Republician Election Inspectors for the year 1981 : . District 1 Eleanor Glauer Manning Woolley . District 2 Marian Woolley Gertrude Emerson. District 3 Margaret Albrecht Dorothy Millar Town Board Minutes - 8 - May 11 , 1981 District 4 Essma Davis Janine Massa Kay Enzian District 5 Velma Markwardt Charlotte Blye District 6 Marlene Fowler Milbrey Hansel Julia Rogan District 7 Clara Daino Veda Thayer District 8 Leona Gelder Jane Stevenson District 9 Teresa Ross Francelia Earle ( Desch , Kugler , Raffensperger , Del Rosso , Cramer , McPeak and Kiefer voting Aye . Nays - none ) . ROADS TO BE ABANDONED OR ACCEPTED Highway Superintendent Robert Parkin stated that . by June 15 , he must file with the State , an Inventory of Roads . Hudson Street Extension will be removed , King Road , West will be turned over to the Town as soon as a clear title is received from the State . Strawberry Hill Road will be added to the list if the Town - has the deed by June . The Town Engineer will check with John Barney to ascertain the status of the deed . Verification on the deeds to Summerhill and Lis. a . .Lane ,will .be completed and action will be taken at the June meeting . RENEWAL OF BOND ANTICIPATION NOTE FOR FIVE AREA SEWER . IMPROVEMENT Councilman Del Rosso stated. that he felt the bank was taking advantage . of the Town and perhaps the Town should shop around for a better interest rate . RESOLUTION NO . 69 Motion by Supervisor Desch ; seconded by Councilman Cramer , RESOLVED , that the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca hereby authorizes the Supervisor to execute the renewal of Bond Anticipation Note Number 4 for the Five Area Sewer Improvement for a one year period beginning June 9 , 1981 , in the amount of $ 470 , 000 , at a tentative interest rate of 92% . ( Desch , Kugler , Raffensperger , Del Rosso , Cramer , McPeak and Kiefer voting Aye . Nays - none ) . POSTPONEMENT OF SEWER CONNECTION REQUIREMENTS Supervisor Desch stated that he had received . a letter from Mr . & Mrs . George Pierro , 1549 requesting an extension of time before being required to hook up to the sewer and also requested the Town to extend the sewer line to -meet their property line . Councilman Kugler asked if they were the last people on the line ? Town Engineer Fabbroni stated they were the last people on the. line and he felt the line should be brought to their property line . Town Board Minutes - g - May 11 , 1981 RESOLUTION N0 . 70 Motion by Supervisor Desch ; seconded by Councilman Del Rosso , RESOLVED , that the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca hereby grants an extension of one year to Mr . & Mrs . George Pierro of 1549 Slaterville Road before being required to hook up their property to the municipal sewer lines . ( Desch , Kugler , Raffensperger , Del Rosso , Cramer , McPeak and Kiefer voting Aye . Nays - none ) . TEMPORARY SUMMER HELP Town Engineer Fabbroni stated that Peter Lovi was about 80% completed with the Records Management project and he estimated another 200 hours would be needed to complete the project . Also , as it is impossible for Michael Ocello to complete by himself , the remaining work needed to complete the survey and design work needed to finish the Parks Project , he was requesting an interim approval for funds to pay work study students Susan Beeners and Richard Schock and authorization to execute a contract with Cornell in the amount of $ 1 , 200 on a 50 - 50 basis . The CETA Program is uncertain at this time , he noted . However , he stated that he was asking for a blanket authorization for 1200 man . hours at $ 4 . 50 per hour . Supervisor Desch noted that the 1200 man hours was a budget item , and that authorization was needed so that the summer work schedule could be planned . Councilman Del Rosso asked the Town Engineer how the part - time help was supervised ? The Town Engineer responded , saying they were supervised by . the work study students or the Highway personnel . RESOLUTION NO . 71 Motion by Councilwoman Raffensperger ; seconded by Councilman Kulger , RESOLVED , that the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca hereby authorizes the expenditure of funds in the amount of $ 1 , 500 , calculated at approximately 200 hours times $ 7 . 50 per hour , for the continuation of the Records Management Project by Peter M . Lovi , and FURTIIER RESOLVES , that the Town Board approves the execution of the contract with Cornell University in the amount of $ 1 , 2. 00 on a 50% - 50 % basis , for two work study students , namely Susan Beener and Richard Schock , plus $ 385 for Ms . . Beener and $ 770 for Mr . Schock , this amount to be used in the interim in conjunction with the contract . Ms . Beener_ to be paid for approximately 70 hours at the rate of $ 5 . 00 to $ 5 : 50 per hour and Mr . Schock to be paid for approximately 14-9 hours at the rate of $ 5 . 00 to $ 5 . 50 per hour . The additional amounts to be paid from the ToxAm of Ithaca Budget, and Town Board Minutes - 10 - May 11 , 1981 FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED , that the Town Board authorizes the expenditure of $ 5 , 400 for 1200 man hours at approximately I $ 4 . 50 to $ 5 . 50 per hour . This amount to be expended from the Park Reserve Fund and to be dispensed with at the descretion of the Town Engineer . ( Desch , Kugler , Raffensperger , Del Rosso , 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 reported that at the April 28 meeting , the Board appointed a Subcommittee to look into specific situations and then report back to the Board . Listed below are the list of t13e sub - committees recommendations . All parcels involving proposed changes from more intensive Industrial. , Commercial , or Multiple - Family zoning to Residential or Agricultural zoning - or from Residential or Agricultural zoning to more intensive Industrial , Commercial , or Multiple - Family zoning were examined . Several categories evolved as an overall framework for the actions herein recommended . 1 ) In the case of properties rezoned with or without specific site pi A= considered on which no development has occurred , and where comprehensive public works , such as utilities , highways , and drainage , exist to support such activities , the new zoning designation would match the old zoning as nearly as possible . These zoning designations would be kept in these designations for . a five - year period , at which time the zoning would revert to the designation closest to the zoning existing before the original zoning action in question . This means the following changes will be added to the present map : . a . Ithaca College ( 40 - 4 - 1 ) Bus , . " A " to Bush. I. b . John Alberta Vasse ( 40 - 4 - 2 ) Bus . " A " to Bus . l c . Richard & Betty Berggren ( 40 - 4 - 3 , 4 , 5 ) Bus . " A " to Bus . 1 d . Alex & Sylvia Selsley ( 40 - 4 - 6 ) Bus . " A " to Bus . 1 e . Harold A . Fish , Jr . ( 40 - 4 - 7 ) Bus . " A " to Bus . 1 f . NYSEG ( 40 - 4 - 8 ) Bus . " .V . to Bus . 1. g . Domenic R . Urciuoli ( 371 - 17 ) Bus . " C " , " D " to Bus . 2 u Multiple Fam . to Multiple Fam . R- 15 to R - 15 h . Sidney Gilbert ( 43 - 1 - 22 ) Multiple Fam . to Multiple Fam . i . Noah ' s Boat Club , Inc . ( 19 - 1 - 5 ) Multiple Fam . to Multiple Fam . Bus . 11EIT to Bus . 3 j >. . . Sidney Gilbert ( 43 - 1 - 1 , . 6 ) Multiple Fam . . to Multiple Fam . Town Board Minutes . 11 . May 11 , 1981 2 ) Properties which might have been included in paragraph 1 ) above but for lack of utilities are reverted immediately . a . Philip Me White , Jr . ( 31 - 4 - 4 . 12 ) Multiple Fame to R30 " ) Properties more appropriately zoned residential or agriculture because of existing uses in area , or residential uses developed since original . zoning or existing utilities : a . Millard A . Brink ( 33 - 2 - 7N ) R30 / Bus . " C " to AG b . Bernard Carpenter ( 31 - 2 - 1 ) R9 / LI to R15 c . Clarence & Edith Becker ( 31 - 2 - 22 ) R9 / LI to R30 d . Elizabeth C . Laughlin ( 31 - 2 - 21 ) R9 / LI to R30 e . Loran Marion ( 31 - 2 - 8 ) LI to R30 f . Sanford & Joan Reuning ( 31 - 2 - 9 ) LI to R30 g . Victor & , Winifred Turback ( 35 - 1 - 8 ) R30 / LI to R30 h . Clarence & Helen Gravelding ( 35 - 1 - 6 ) R30 / LI *to R30 i . Ralph & Marjorie Desmond ( 35 - 1 - 14 , 15 ) Bus . " C " to R30 j . Millard A . Brink ( 33 - 2 - 7S ) R30 / Bus . " C " to R30 k . Hazel S . Coxtright ( 35 - 1 - 18 )` R30/ Bus . " C " to R30 1 . George We & Donna S . Webster ( 43 - 1 - 10 ) Multiple Fame to R15 m . Helen R . Sager ( 43 - 1 - 9 ) Multiple Fame to R15 n . Joseph & Jirina Pech ( 43 - 1 - 8 ) Multiple Fam , to R15 o . Joyce Layton ( 43 - 1 - 7 ) Multiple Fame to R15 4 ) Properties inappropriately zoned : at Jung Fu Wu ( 31. - 3 - 4 ) LI to R30 b .. Wm . H . Long , Jr . ( 43 - 2 - 1 ) Bus . " C " to R30 5 ) Properties zoned for Business as part of overall ordinance changes in 1954 ) 1960 ) 19662 1968 , and viably used or continuing prime business locations with appropriate site planning : a . Joseph F . & Jeanne M . Salino ( 39 - 1 - 16 . 1 ) 17 ) Bus . " C " to Bus . 1 b . Walker G . Smith ( 39 - 1 - 16 . 2 ) Bus . " C " to Bus . 1 C , Kenneth G . & Laura McGuire ( 35 - 1 - 21 ) Bus . " C " to Bus . 1 d . . Millard A . . Brink ( 33 - 3 - 1 ) Bus . " C " to Bus . 1 e . Herbert Monkemeyer ( 43 - 1 - 3 . 2 ( part ) ) Bus . " C " to Bus . 1 Properties more appropriately zoned Light Industrial because of limited access to sites through residential areas as substantially differing , e . g . , _flood control channel , since first zoned or because of location : a . Joseph F . Fendrick , Jr . ( 31 - 2 - 4 ) 111 to I - 1 h . Bernard C . Stulir ( 31 - 2 - 5 ) 6 ) HI to I - 1 c . James & Carol IV , Ridall ( 31 - 2 - 25 . 1 ) HI to I - 1 Town Board Minutes - 12 - May 11 , 1981 d . Tompkins County ( 31 - 2 - 7 ) HI to I - 1 e . John Babcock ( 35 - 1 - 7 . 2 ) R30 / LI to I - 1 f . John C . Lowery , Inc . ( 19 - 1 - 6 ) Bus . " E " to I - 1 g . Ithaca College ( 39 - 1 - 1 . 3 ) HI to I - 1 7 ) Properties more appropriately zoned Heavy Industrial : a . NCR ( 39 - 1 - 1 . 2 , 40 - 3 - 9 ) R15 to - I - 2 b . Morse Chain - Borg Warner ( 40 - 3 - 3 ) R15 Portion to I - 2 8 ) Properties more appropriately zoned B - 3 to recognize uses that . neither meet the use and scale limitations of a B - 1 zone nor the need for expansive area of a B - 2 zone . Uses permitted would be motel / hotel , restaurant , marina : a . Re Curtis & Jewell Gray ( 35 - 1 - 17 ) R30 / Bus . " C " to R30 / Bus . 3 be He Curtis & Jewell Gray ( 35 - 1 - 19 ) Bus . " C " to Bus . 3 . ce N . W . L . Realty Corp . ( 33 - 3 - 6 , 7 ) Bus . " C " to Bus . 3 d . Noah ' s Boat Club , Inc . ( 19 - 1 - 7 ) Bus . . " E " to Bus . 3 9 ) Residences be 't 'ter Left as Is : a . Steve & Lorraine Kotsides ( 40 - 3 - 8 ) R15 to R15 In addition to these properties reviewed by committee , the :followi properties are recommended by staff to retain residential zoning R30 because of advantages and protection spoken to in letter and public testimony forms by many property owners over. the past month : a . Frederick J . & Margaret Rolfe R30 to R30 be William J . & Alice G . Skinner ( 32 - 1 - 22 ) R30 to R30 Co Donald D . & Lucille D . Eastman ( 32 - 1 - 12 ) 23 . 1 ) R30 to R30 . d . Gerald & Gloria Hubble ( 32 - 1 - 23 . 3 ) R30 to R30 e . Arthur We & Kathryn Pearce ( 32 = 1 - 2302 ) R30 to R30 f . Dr . Reuben Weiner ( 32 - 2 - 6 ) R30 to R30 g . John Re Maki ( 32 - 2 - 8 ) R30 , to R30 he Roger & Louise Bennett ( 32 - 2 - 701 ) R30 to R30 i . Richard L . & Linda D . Tompkins ( 32 - 2 - 9 ) R30 to R30 j . Millard A . Brink ( 33 - 3 - 1 ) ( West of Seven Mile Drive ) R30 to R30 ke Robert G . & Jacqueline D . Shaw ( 28 - 1 - 72 8 ) R30 to R30 1 . Alfred & Nelson Eddy ( 28 - 1 - 10 . 42 ) R30 to R30 M , Ralph & Helen Tilton ( 28 - 1 - 10 . 2 ) R30 to R30 III David A . Barbara J . Dubow ( 28 - 1 - 9 . 1 ) R30 to . R30 o : Frank L . & Toni D . Prudence ( 28 - 1 - 1102 ) R30 to R30 p . William J . & Ednabelle Brazo , Sr . ( 28 - 1 - 12 . 1 ) R30 to R30 i Town Board - 13 - May 11 , 1981 Mr . Herbert Monkemeyer asked when the proposed changes would be passed . He further stated that he came to the meeting tonight expecting to be in one zone and then finds out , only tonight , that he is now in a B - 1 zone . Mr . Monkemeyer stated that he did not understand the reasoning . What if he had not attended the meeting tonight , he would not have knocm of the proposed change . He further stated that he had a development proposed for the area in question , and would not want the change in zoning to interfere with his negotiations . He stated that a zoning change could stop one of the finest projects that has ever been proposed for this area . Evan Monkemeyer asked if there was an existing zoning map ? Supervisor Desch answered yes . Evan Monkemeyer asked if the map was . scaled ? Supervisor Desch answered no , no meets and bounds were required . Mrs . Grey asked for a definition of the requirements and restrictions of a Business 3 zone . Supervisor Desch stated that a description of a Business 3 zone will be prepared . Supervisor Desch noted that two areas were zoned Heavy Industrial , and that junk yards have been removed . They will be permitted only by special permit . Supervisor Desch stated that under the existing zoning ordinance , most of Cornell ' s property is included under the R- 30 zone . It was felt that it was in the Towns best interest to be in a position to understand Cornells activities and not be to exc'ess. i:vely . restrictive therefore , a P zone wi ll :: .be Ins.tirtuted . The residential neighborhoods must be protected , however , from encroachment by the college . The P - 1 zone involves most of the block of Cornell property . This zone does not restrict side yard and height .. The P - 2 zone is more restrictive , imposing height , side yard and parking restrictions . A 500 foot buffer zone is . proposed for the P - 2 zone . Shirley Egan stated that both Cornell University and the Town were . interest in establishing a buffer zone , however , she felt 500 feet was inappropriate . She suggested that 50 feet would be a more appropriate figure . Mrs . Egan stated that she felt there was no objection on Cornells . part to the R- 30 zone , if the definition of the R - 30 zones remained the same . She further noted that she felt it would take two to three months to solve all the problems of the P zones . She urged the board to take its time , saying if its worth doing at a1T , it worth doing right . Mrs . Egan stated that 500 feet was a lot of their land , and that Cornell might not be able to add a wing on a. dormitory . Mrs . Egan went on to say that the Boards could see the light at the end of the tunnel and she could understand. why they would be anxious to adopt the law . She appealed to the good sense of the Board to look out for Cornell ' s interests . All residential zones have permitted Cornell development . Residential districts have been coming up to Cornell land , not Cornell coming up to them . Sh.e . further noted that Cornell had been here longer. than most residents . Mrs . Egan added that Cornell has a lot of people who are ready and able to help . They are willing to do anything you want done . She pleaded with the Board not to leave Cornell with a band - aid solution to zoning needs . Town Board Minutes - 14 - . May 11 , 1981 Supervisor Desch stated that protection was needed for both the property owners and Cornell . He further noted that the Forest Home area was a good example • of an area with severe problems . Problem areas like Forest Home can develop and , therefore , the perspective of this must be kept in mind . Supervisor Desch agreeded that the Board would take Mrs . Egans comments into consideration before finalizing the law . Councilwoman Kiefer asked if Cornell was voluntering to . draft something ? Mrs . Egan stated that Cornell was willing to offer more than the . average taxpayer . They are willing to work together . Cornell is willing to shoulder the burden . However , Cornell need constant feedback so that they do not end up in left field . Supervisor Desch stated that the Subcommittee would . take a look at the P - 1 and P - 2 zones inregard to the buffer zone and decide how best to formalize a policy . RESOLUTION NO . 72 Motion by Supervisor Desch ; seconded by Councilman McPeak , RESOLVED , that the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca will meet and conduct a public hearing on May 27 , 1981 , at 7 : OO P . M . , ' at the Town Hall , 126 East Seneca Street , Ithaca , New York , to further consider the adoption of amendments to the Zoning Law . ( Desch , Kugler , Raffensperger , Del Rosso , Cramer , McPeak and Kiefer voting Aye . Nays - none ) . TOWN OF ITHACA WARRANTS RESOLUTION NO . 73 Motion by Councilwoman Raffensperger ; . seconded by Councilman Kugler , RESOLVED , that the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca hereby approves the Town of Ithaca Warrants dated May 11 , 1981 , in the following amounts : General Fund - Town Wide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 36 , 169 . 85 General Fund - Outside Village . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92896 . 99 Water and Sewer Fund . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . : . . . . . . 28 , 404 . 49 Highway Fund . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 , 584 . 26 Lighting Districts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 223 . 45 Parks Fund . . . . . . . . . . . . . . : . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . : . . . . . . 746 . 00 ( Desch , Kugler , Raffensperger , Del Rosso , Cramer , McPeak . and Kiefer voting Aye . Nays - none ) . BOLTON POINT WARRANTS RESOLUTION NO . 74 Motion by Supervisor Desch ; seconded by Councilman. Del Rosso , . RESOLVED , that the Bolton Point Warrants dated May 11 , 1981 , in the Operating Account are hereby approved , in the amount of $ 74 , 765 . 33 after review and upon the recommendation of the Southern Cayuga Lake Intermunicipal Water Commission they are in order for payment . ( Desch , Kugler , Raffensperger , Del Rosso , Cramer_ , McPeak and Kiefer voting Aye . Nays - none ) . Town Board Minutes - 15 - May 11 , 1981 ADJOURNMENT The meeting was duly adjourned . own'Cl erk