HomeMy WebLinkAboutTB Minutes 1983-12-12 TOWN OF ITHACA
REGULAR BOARD MEETING
December 12 , 1983
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 12th day of
December 1983 , there were .
® PRESENT : Noel Desch , Supervisor
George Kugler , Councilman
Shirley Raffensperger , Councilwoman
Marc Cramer , Councilman
Henry McPeak , Councilman
Dooley Kiefer , Councilwoman
Robert Bartholf , Councilman
ALSO PRESENT : Robert Parkin , Highway Superintendent
Lawrence Fabbroni , Town Engineer
Jonathan Meigs , 235 Culver Road
Gloria Howell , 120 Clover Lane
Mary Call , Board of Representatives
David Jennings , 136-3 Seven Mile Drive
Representatives of the Media .
Deborah Gesensway , Ithaca Journal
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Supervisor led the assemblage in the Pledge of Allegiance .
REPORT OF TOWN OFFICIALS
Supervisor ' s Report
Sewer Project
Supervisor Desch reported that all authorizations are in place to
complete the bid documents for the initial segment of approximately
$ 12 , 700 , 000 . A grant offer for this segment is due in March with
construction start a possibility in June or July .
The final AT report is expected by years end . We had an excellent
meeting at EPA headquarters last Wednesday and expect the outfall
design to be approved as a result . There is even a possibility we
may get the rest of the project funded before October 1 , 1984 ,
Employee Health Insurance
The Supervisor went on to say that sessions have been held with the
® employees and GHI to evaluate how the current coverage and rates
compare with the State Wide Blue Cross /Blue Shield . Two years ago
the GHI benefits had not yet grown to match the Statewide Plan but
now the pendulem has swung the otherway . There is also a
considerable savings to the employer . Transfers are strictly
voluntary and may be made by the employees in January .
Hospital Utilities
Supervisor Desch reported that the County had accepted our proposal
Of about one year ago on the matter of maintenance of the lines
beyond the master meter . Individual meters will be installed in
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every building and the Town will apportion usage including loses on
the basis of the master meter total and proportioned as determined
by the individual readings .
The Town plans to reinforce the water main to the hospital area
should dovetail in schedule with plans for use of the old Biggs
ccn plex . Design review will begin shortly with a public hearing
perhaps in February to adopt an order authorizing the improvement .
Broome Developmental Disabilities
Supervisor Desch indicated that the Town had received a letter
indicating a desire to locate a residential facility in the Town of
Ithaca . This time it involves new construction . Our Engineering
® staff will be working with Mr . O ' Neil on possible sites .
Social Services Advisory Council - 1984
Supervisor Desch stated that he had a letter fran Commissioner
Brennan wherein he requests the names of people to serve on the new
council . He suggested that a notice be put in the January
Newsletter on this matter .
Lucente Proposal
The Supevisor went on to say that the staff is preparing a report
on the proposal to convert the two unit dwellings on Sapsucker to
four unit condomiums or apartments . In either event , a rezoning
would be required . Since this was an area involving litigation
sane years ago it may be desirable for the Town Board to provide
the Planning Board sane guidelines before considerable time is
involved by both Town bodies and the developer . He stated that he
expected the matter to cane to the Town Board in early January .
Revenue Sharing
The program has been extended for three years at the same amount as
previous authorization . We will get a slightly increased amount ,
due to some adjustments in our budget data that they have been
misinterpreting in applying the formula . The major change in
regulations has to do with handicapped employment and access
provisions . The Newsletter outlines sane of the procedures we are
required to follow .
Town Engineer ' s Report
Burns Road Project
Town Engineer Lawrence Fabbroni reported that Common Council has
approved the Burns Road Project . The letter of intent has been
signed by the Supervisor now he stated he would be going to the
City to get the Mayors signature .
Northeast Transit
Town Engineer Fabbroni reported that the Northeast Transit routes
will be consolidated for the holidays , beginning December 19 and
ending January 20 .
Water Extensions
The Town Engineer reported that the staff was preparing plans and
contract documents for the water extension on West Hill . They will
be ready for Board consideration at the year end meeting in
December or January .
Eastern Heights Park
Town Engineer Fabbroni stated that the sledding hill at Eastern
Heights Park had been fixed . We are now preparing the additional
parking areas on Tudor .
Highway Superintendent ' s Report
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Highway Superintendent Robert Parkin stated the highway crew was
trying to get the equipment ready for plowing and cindering . They
have been working on the catch basins in Eastern Heights and Forest
Home . Also , cleaning ditches and installing private culverts .
The Highway Superintendent went on to say that they have plowed
once and cindered three times . Tree and brush work is being
performed on the Snyder Hill area . Miscellaneous sign work and
marking snow plowing routes . He stated that one signs had been
installed for the one lane bridge on Burn s Road and Caldwell Road .
Also , speed signs on Sapsucker .
Supervisor Desch asked about insulation for the highway facility?
® Town Engineer Fabbroni responded that several proposals have been
received . It is not practical to insulate the garage area .
Basically the proposals recommend better insulation in the office
areas and then turn back the thermostats in the garage , plus
upgrading the ventulating system . Also , purchasing a steam
cleaning machine would save money .
BOARD OF REPRESENTATIVES REPORT
Mary Call , County Board of Representatives remarked that the sale
of the old hospital was a nice conclusion to a lot of long
discussions . The developers will not go to the Town Planning Board
with their proposals .
EXTENSION OF TEMPORARY OCCUPANCY OF TRAILER AT 235 CULVER ROAD
Supervisor Desch asked Mr . Jonathan Meigs , 235 Culver Road if he
felt a years extension would be sufficient .
Mr . Meigs responded that he hoped so . He went on to say that he
hoped to get his house started in the Spring . Mr . Meigs stated
that it had been a hard road with financing , its been hard on us
and we appreciate your patience and hope you will be patient with
us a little longer so we can get ourselves together .
RESOLUTION NO , 188
Motion by Councilman Cramer ; seconded by Councilman Kugler ,
RESOLVED , that the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca hereby grant
Jonathan Meigs , 235 Culver Road , Tax Parcel No 31-1-6 , a one year
extension on the building permit issued July 20 , 1982 for the
construction of a single family residence , and
FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED , that a one year extension be granted for
the occupancy of the mobile home use for temporary housing .
(Desch , Kugler , Raffensperger , Cramer , McPeak , Kiefer and Bartholf
voting Aye . Nays - none ) .
REAPPOIN NENT OF ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS MEMBER
RESOLUTION NO . 189
Motion by Councilman McPeak , seconded by Councilman Kugler ,
RESOLVED , that the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca hereby approves
the appointment of Edward W . King for a five year term on the Town
of Ithaca Planning Board , beginning January 1 , 1984 .
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(Desch , Kugler , Raffensperger , Cramer , McPeak , Kiefer and Bartholf
voting Aye . Nays - none) .
APPOINTMENT OF CHAIRMAN - ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
RESOLUTION NO . 190
Motion by Councilman Cramer ; seconded by Councilwoman
Raffensperger ,
RESOLVED , that the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca hereby approves
the appointment of Henry Aron as Chairman of the Zoning Board of
Appeals for the year 1984 , and
FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED , that the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca
hereby approves the appointment of Jack Hewett as First Vice
Chairman and Edward Austen as Second Vice Chairman of the Zoning
Board of Appeals for the year 1984 .
(Desch , Kugler , Raffensperger , Cramer , McPeak , Kiefer and Bartholf
voting Aye . Nays - none ) .
REAPPOINTMENT OF PLANNING BOARD MEMBERS
RESOLUTION NO . 191
Motion by Councilman McPeak ; seconded by Supervisor Desch ,
RESOLVED , that the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca hereby approves
the appointment of Carolyn Grigorov and Bernard Stanton , each for a
seven year term on the Town of Ithaca Planning Board , beginning
January 1 , 1984o
(Desch , Kugler , Raffensperger , Cramer , McPeak , Kiefer and Bartholf
voting Aye . Nays - none ) .
APPOIlNM NT OF CHAIRMAN - PLANNING BOARD
RESOLUTION NO , 192
Motion by Supervisor Desch ; seconded by Councilman Bartholf ,
RESOLVED , that the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca hereby approves
the appointment of Montgomery May as Chairman of the Town of Ithaca
Planning Board for the year 1984 , and
FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED , that the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca
hereby approves the appointment of Carolyn Grigorov as Vice
Chairman of the Town of Ithaca Planning Board for the year 1984 .
(Desch , Kugler , Raffensperger , Cramer , McPeak , Kiefer and Bartholf
voting Aye . Nays - none ) .
SET DATE FOR PUBLIC HEARING FOR REZONING OF 1152 DANBY ROAD
RESOLUTION NO . 193
Motion by Councilwoman Raffensperger , seconded by Councilman
Kugler ,
RESOLVED , that the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca will meet and
hold a public hearing at 8 : 00 P .M . , on January 9 , 1984 , to consider
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the rezoning of Parcel No . 36-1-4 . 2 , 20 . 4 acres at 1152 Danby Road
owned by Walter J . and Joyce Wiggins from R- 30 to Multiple
Residence .
(Desch , Kugler , Raffensperger , Cramer , McPeak , Kiefer and Bartholf
voting Aye . Nays - none ) .
DESIGNATION OF TOWN CLERK AS HANDICAPPED OFFICER
RESOLUTION NO , 194
Motion by Supervisor Desch ; seconded by Councilman McPeak ,
® RESOLVED , that the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca hereby
designates the Town Clerk as the Officer responsible to coordinate
efforts to comply with Section 504 of the Revenue Sharing
Handicapped Regulations .
(Desch , Kugler , Raffensperger , Cramer , McPeak , Kiefer and Bartholf
voting Aye .
DELINQUENT WATER AND SEWER CHARGES ON 1984 TAX ROLL
RESOLUTION NO , 195
Motion by Councilman Cramer ; seconded by Councilman Kugler ,
RESOLVED , by the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca that delinquent
Town of Ithaca water and sewer use bills in the amount of
$8 , 622 . 50 ; Village of Cayuga Heights sewer rent charges in the
amount of $ 6 , 824 . 80 ; and delinquent customer water service bill of
$31 . 50 be added to the tax roll for 1984 , as a lien against the
properties involved , and to become due and collectible as part of
the tax bills for the Town of Ithaca which will be mailed to
property owners on December 31 , 1983 , and which will become due in
January of 1984 .
(Desch , Kugler , Raffensperger , Cramer , McPeak , Kiefer and Bartholf
voting Aye . Nays - none ) .
COMPUTER PRINTER
RESOLUTION NO , 196
Motion by Councilman Cramer ; seconded by Councilman McPeak ,
WHEREAS , the capabilities of our present word processing system can
be considerably enhanced by the purchase of a high speed printer ,
and
WHEREAS , the Systems Analyst has reviewed several hardware
configurations ,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED , that an Epson FX-100 be purchased in
an configuration suitable for use with our existing work processing
system , and
BE IT RESOLVED , that an existing computer workstation and the
high-speed printer be relocated downstairs and be available for the
primary use of our accounting staff , and
FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED , that $ 1 , 200 be allocated for the purchase
of the printer and all necessary interfacing .
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(Desch , Kugler , Raffensperger , Cramer , McPeak , Kiefer and Bartholf
voting Aye . Nays - none ) .
RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION FOR COUNCILMAN JENNINGS
RESOLUTION NO , 197
Motion by Supervisor Desch ; seconded by Councilwoman Raffensperger ,
WHEREAS , Mr . David Jennings was elected to the Ithaca Town Board in
November of 1981 , and served the people of the Town of Ithaca with
distinction for two years , and
® WHEREAS , during his career of public service with the Town , Mr .
Jennings pursued municipal affairs diligently and with a special
interest and concern for our cotununity ' s youth , safety and fire
service and was instrumental in establishing joint projects in
these areas with the City of Ithaca , and
WHEREAS , Mr . Jennings provided extensive . assistance in the
selection of the Town ' s first computer system ,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED , that the Town Board of the Town of
Ithaca , on behalf of the people of the Town of Ithaca , express our
appreciation for the dedication , wisdom , and statesmanship which
David has provided us .
(Desch , Kugler , Raffensperger , Cramer , McPeak , Kiefer and Bartholf
voting Aye . Nays - none ) .
PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER AN ADDITION TO THE EASTWOOD COMMONS
LIGHTING DISTRICT
Proof of posting and publication of notice to consider an addition
to the Eastwood Commons Lighting District having been presented by
the Town Clerk , the Supervisor opened the public hearing .
As no one present wished to speak , the Supervisor closed the public
hearing .
RESOLUTION NO , 198
Motion by Councilwoman Raffenpserger ; seconded by Councilman
Kugler ,
RESOLVED , that the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca hereby approve
an addition to the Eastwood Commons Lighting District for a street
light at Strawberry Hill Road .
(Desch , Kugler , Raffensperger , Cramer , McPeak , Kiefer and Bartholf
voting Aye . Nays - none ) .
NEWSLETTER
RESOLUTION NO , 199
Motion by Supervisor Desch ; seconded by Councilman Cramer ,
RESOLVED , that the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca hereby approves
the Nineteenth Town of Ithaca Newsletter as presented .
(Desch , Kugler , Raffensperger , Cramer , McPeak , Kiefer and Bartholf
voting Aye . Nays - none ) .
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TOWN OF ITHACA WARRANTS
RESOLUTION NO . 200
Motion by Councilman Cramer , seconded by Councilwoman
Raffensperger ,
RESOLVED , that the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca hereby approves
the Town of Ithaca Warrants dated December 12 , 1983 , in the
following accounts :
General Fund - Town Wide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 23 , 765 . 14
General Fund - Outside Village . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 61034 . 96
Water & Sewer Fund . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 30 , 114 . 70
Highway Fund . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 22 , 180 . 29
Lighting District Fund . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 308 . 69
Parks Reserve Fund . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 5 , 498 . 83
(Desch , Kugler , Raffensperger , Cramer , McPeak , Kiefer and Bartholf
voting Aye . Nays - none ) .
BOLTON POINT WFRRANTS
RESOLUTION NO . 201
Motion by Supervisor Desch ; seconded by Councilman Kugler ,
RESOLVED , that the Bolton Point Warrants dated December 12 , 1983 ,
in the Operating Account are hereby approved , in the amount of
$ 43 , 937 . 15 after review and upon the recommendation of the Southern
Cayuga Lake Intermunicipal Water Commission , they are in order for
payment .
(Desch , Kugler , Raffensperger , Cramer , McPeak , Kiefer and Bartholf
voting Aye . Nays - none ) .
PURCHASE ORDER PROCEDURE
RESOLUTION NO . 202
Motion by Supervisor Desch ; seconded by Councilman Kugler ,
RESOLVED , that the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca hereby approve
the purchase order system for the Town of Ithaca .
(Desch , Kugler , Raffensperger , Cramer , McPeak , Kiefer and Bartholf
voting Aye . Nays - none ) .
PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE ADOPTION OF A LOCAL LAW GOVERNING
UNSAFE BUILDINGS
Proof of posting and publication of notice of a public hearing to
consider the adoption of a local law governing unsafe buildings
having been presented by the Town Clerk , the Supervisor opened the
public hearing .
Supervisor Desch closed the public hearing
RESOLUTION NO . 203
Motion by Supervisor Desch ; seconded by Councilman McPeak ,
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RESOLVED , that the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca hereby adjourn
the public hearing to consider the adoption of a local law
governing unsafe building until 7 : 00 P .M . , on April 9 , 1984 .
(Desch , Kugler , Raffensperger , Cramer , McPeak , Kiefer and Bartholf
voting Aye . Nays - none ) .
TOWN BOARD MINUTES
RESOLUTION NO . 204
Motion by Councilwoman Kiefer ; seconded by Councilman Kugler ,
RESOLVED , that the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca hereby approves
the minutes of the May 9 , 1983 , June 13 , 1983 , June 21 , 1983 , July
11 , 1983 , August 8 , 1983 , August 30 , 1983 and September 12 , 1983
Town Board meetings .
(Desch , Kugler , Raffensperger , Cramer , McPeak , Kiefer and Bartholf
voting Aye . Nays - none ) .
PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE ADOPTION OF A NEW ZONING LAW
Proof of posting and publication notice of a public hearing having
been presented by the Town Clerk , the Supervisor opened the public
hearing .
The Supervisor closed the public hearing .
RESOLUTION NO . 205
Motion by Supervisor Desch ; seconded by Councilman Cramer ,
RESOLVED , by the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca that the public
hearing to consider the adoption of a new Zoning Law be ajourned
until 7 : 00 P .M . , on February 13 , 1984 .
(Desch , Kugler , Raffensperger , Cramer , McPeak , Kiefer and Bartholf
voting Aye . Nays - none ) .
END OF THE YEAR MEETING
Supervisor Desch reminded the Board members that the Year End
Meeting would be held on Friday , December 30 , 1983 , at 10 : 30 A .M .
CITY YOUTH BUREAU
Supervisor Desch stated that he had received a letter from the City
of Ithaca Youth Bureau noting the resignation of Gloria Howell as
the Town ' s representative on the Ithaca Youth Bureau . He went on
to say that the letter stated a Mr . Albert Smith of 503 Utica
Street was interested in filling the vacancy . The Supervisor
stated that a Kathie Quillette of 249 DuBois Road had also
expressed an interest in filling the vacancy . The Supervisor then
asked the Town Clerk to contact Ms . Quillette and determine if she
was willing to accept the appointment .
PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE ADOPTION OF SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS
Town Board 9 December 12 , 1983
Proof of posting and publication of notice to consider the adoption
of subdivision regulations having been presented by the Town Clerk ,
the Supervisor opened the public hearing .
RESOLUTION NO . 207
Motion by Councilman Cramer , seconded by Councilwoman Kiefer ,
WHEREAS , the Ithaca Town Board is duly designated lead agency for
the environmental review of the Subdivision Regulations , and
WHEREAS , the Town Board has determined that these Regulations are a
Type I action pursuant to Local Law # 3 , 1980 , and
® WHEREAS , the Engineering and Planning staff have prepared a Draft
Generic Environmental Impact Statement (D/LEIS ) , and
WHEREAS , the D/GEIS considers the environmental issues at an
appropriate scope and sufficient detail ,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED , that the Town Board accepts the
D/GEIS as amended , and
FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED , that the Engineering and Planning
Department shall distribute copies of the D/GEIS to all affected
agencies .
(Desch , Kugler , Raffensperger , Cramer , McPeak , Kiefer and Bartholf
voting Aye . Nays - none ) .
As no one present wished to speak , the Supervisor closed the public
hearing .
After Board discussion , it was decided to adjourn the public
hearing until the year end meeting .
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was duly adjourned .
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