HomeMy WebLinkAboutTB Minutes 1982-02-22 TOWN OF ITHACA
SPECIAL BOARD MEETING ,
February 22 , 1982
At a Special 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 12 : 00 noon , on the 22nd day
of February , 1982 , there were :
PRESENT : Noel Desch , Supervisor
George Kugler , Councilman
Shirley Raffensperger , Councilwoman
Henry McPeak , Councilman
Dooley Kiefer , Councilwoman
David Jennings , Councilman
ABSENT : Marc Cramer , Councilman
ALSO PRESENT : James V . Buyoucos , Town Attorney
Lawrence Fabbroni , Town Engineer
PLEDGE, OF ALLEGIANCE
The Supervisor led the assemblage in the Pledge of Allegiance .
EXTENSION OF CODDINGTON ROAD WATER MAIN
Supervisor Desch noted that all Board Members had received a copy
of the proposed Notice of Public Hearing along with Schedule A
and the engineers report . ( Copy attached to the official minutes ) .
The Supervisor went on to say that the engineers report on the
test borings showed that adequate cover over the main where it
crosses Coddington Road can be achieved for frost protection .
We may not be able to afford to run many service lines within
the right - of - way , but will know more ` hen the bids are opened .
The engineers report shows 3 , 900 feet of water main , however ,
. Schedule A only shows 3 , 250 feet . The -additional 650 feet will
be added if the bids come in within the alloted monies ,
Councilman Kugler noted that the open cut method of crossing the
highway was being proposed .
Supervisor Desch stated that most County Highways , for service
crossings , are usually done this way , ' although their policy is
not consistant .
RESOLUTION N0 , 31
Motion by Councilman McPeak ; seconded by, Councilwoman Raffensperger , _
EXTENSION OF CODDINGTON ROAD [,LATER MAIN
( EXTENSION N0 . 2 )
IN THE MATTER OF THE CONSTRUCTION AND FINANCING OF A WATER IMPROVE -
MEAT EXTENDING THE EXISTING WATER MAIN SOUTHERLY ALONG A PORTION
OF . CODDINGTON ROAD AS PART OF THE TOWNWIDE WATER IMPROVEMENT
PURSUANT TO ARTICLE 12C OF THE TOWN LAW .
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1 . WHEREAS , a map , plan and report have been prepared by an
Engineer duly licensed by New York State showing the proposed
water extension improvement in the • Coddington Road area , the general
plan .for such improvement , and a report describing the improvement
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and its proposed method of operation , and the boundaries and
location of the area of the Town within which the improvement will
be located , which documents are now filed in the Town Clerk ' s
Office for public inspection , and
2 . WHEREAS , the location of the proposed water improvement
and the boundaries of the benefitted area are decribed in the
annexed Schedule A , which is incorporated in and made a part of
this resolution , and
3 . WHEREAS , the proposed improvements consist of the
construction of a water main , hydrants , valves , fitting , and
other appurtenances and facilities substantially along the
easterly side of Coddington Road so that the water main will be
extended southerly from its present terminus to furnish municipal
water to the properties in the above described area , it being
understood that the extension is only a partial extension to the
south , as described in Schedule A , and is not intended to run
the complete length of Coddington Road in the Town ( see Schedule
A5 , and
4 . WHEREAS , said map shows the above described improvement ,
facilities , together with the location and general description
of all public works required , including lands and easement , if
any , to . be � acquired , and
5 . WHEREAS , the maximum amount proposed to be expended
for said improvement and for the acquisition of the necessary
lands and easements , if any are required , is $ 100 , 000 , and
6 . WHEREAS , ( a ) the proposed method of financing the cost
of the improvement will be from current funds iri the amount of
$ 100 , 000 which have been appropriated by the Town Board and ( b )
the proposed method of apportionment of the costs of the improve -
ment will be from revenues obtained , in the first instance ,
( i ) by assessments levied , on all parcels of land in the entire
area of the Town of Ithaca ( outside of the Village of he
Heights ) to the extent such lots are bene fitted , and ( ii ) as the
Town Board shall otherwise determine , pursuant to the provisions
of Section 209 - q , Article 12C of the Town Law , it is
ORDERED , that the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca shall
meet and hold a public hearing at the Town Offices at 126 East
Seneca Street , Ithaca , New York , in said Town , on the 8th day
of March , 1982 , at 7 : 00 p . m . , on that day , to consider . said
map , plan and report , and the construction and establishment :`
of the proposed improvement , and to hear all persons interested
in the subject thereof concerning the same . and to take such
action thereon as is required or authorized by law .
SCHEDULE A
DESCRIPTION OF TOWN WATER IMPROVEMENT. ( CODDINGTON ROAD EXTENSION 2 )
1 . LOCATION AND BOUNDARIES OF PROPOSED IMPROVEMENT . The
proposed improvement begins at the terminus o the existing water
main as it is now located in the westerly side of Coddington Road
where the lands now or formerly of Earle and Thelma Bodine ( Tax
Parcel 40 - 1 - 9 . 2 ) are located ; the proposed water main will run
east to a point in the easterly side of Coddington Road ; then it
will run south in the easterly side of the road about 3 , 250 feet
to a point about 650 feet north from East King Road . For a
more particular description the public is referred to the map ,
plan and report on file in the Town Clerk ' s Office .
If costs permit , which may be determined after construction bids
have been received the water main , if the Town Board by
resolution so determines , will be extended further south on
Coddington Road but in no event beyond the north line of East
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King Road ,
2 . DETERMINATION OF BENEFITTED AREA . In accordance with
Town Water and Sewer Improvement po i� cy , it will be determined
by the Town Board that the entire area of the Town ( outside
the Village of Cayuga Heights ) is the benefitted area .
3 . INSTALLATION OF SUPPLY LINES . Supply lines connecting
the water main with the adjacent properties shall be installed
and repaired on application for a permit by the property owner ,
either by or under the supervision of the Town , and the costs
of connection with the water main will be at the property
owners expense unless the Town Board by resolution provides that
the portion of a supply line which lies within the highway
right - of - way will be installed , maintained and repaired by the
Town and the charges and costs thereof allocated and collected
from property owners in such manner as the Town Board by
resolution shall direct .
( Desch , Kugler , Raffensperger , McPeak , Jennings and. . Kiefer voting
Aye . Nays - none ) .
REPORT ON CLOSED SCHOOL BUILDINGS
Councilman McPeak reported that a four hour - meeting has been held
on the disposal of the closed school buildings .
He reported that a small computer company was interested in
Purchasing the West Hill School , however , the residents of the
nei. ghborhood do not want light industry in the area . The
company is not interested in the Danby School .
A bid by a group of handicapped persons for Glenside School has
been received . The school needs a new roof and the possibility
of " In Lieu of Taxes " , to the Town of Ulysses was discussed .
A decision on the offers will not be made for a while . He also
noted that -the School District was not interested . in leasing
as they do not want to become landlords .
Councilwoman Raffens ,p :.-, rger asked who will . decide the fate .. of
of the buildings ?
Councilman McPeak stated that the School Board will make the
final decision .
Councilwoman Raffensperger stated that Mr . Flack, at the
Association of Town Meeting , had suggested that school building
closings should be included in . the SEQR Law .
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was duly adjourned .
Y Clerk