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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTB Minutes 1984-08-22 TC qN OF IT!HACA SPECIAL BOARD MEETING August 22, 1984 At a Special Meeting of the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca, Tongkins County, New York, held at the Toum Offices at 126 East Seneca Street, Ithaca, New York, at 4:30 P.M., on the 22nd day of August, 1984, there were: PRESENT: Noel Desch, Supervisor Shirley Raffensperger, Councilwoman Marc Cramer, Councilman Henry McPeak, Councilman Gloria Howell, Councilman Robert Bartholf, Councilman ABSENT: George Kugler, Councilman PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Supervisor led the assemblage in the Pledge of Allegiance. ITHACA WATER IMPROVEMENT - 1984 The Supervisor reported that the necessary documents to authorize the borrowing have all been completed and only the Bond Resolution needs action. RESOLUTION NO. 149 Motion by Councilman Cramer; seconded by Councilwoman Howell, BOND RESOLUTION DATED AUGUST 22, 1984. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF ITHACA WATER IMPROVEMENT' - 1984 IN THE TOM OF ITHACA WATER SYS'T'EM BENEFITT'ED AREA - 1984 IN THE TOM OF ITHACA, TCL�JPKINS COUNTY, NEW YORK, AT A MAXIM[E4 ESTIMATED COST OF $600,000, AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $600,000 SERIAL BONDS OF SAID TOWN 110 PAY '11iE COST THEREOF. RESOLVED, by the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca, Tompkins County, New York, as follows: Section 1. The Town of Ithaca Water Improvement - 1984, consisting of the construction and installation of certain 8" and 12" water mains at various locations in the Town of Ithaca Water System Benefitted Area - 1984, comprising the Town of Ithaca outside the Village of Cayuga Heights, as more fully described in a map, plan and report on file in the office of the Totem Clerk, is hereby ® authorized. Section 2. The maximum estimated cost of such class of objects or purposes is $600,000, and the plan for the financing thereof is by the issuance of the $600,000 serial bonds of said Town hereby authorized to be issued pursuant to the provisions of the Local Finance Law. Further details pertaining to said bonds will be prescribed in a further resolution or resolutions of this Town Board. Town Board 2 August 22, 1984 Section 3. It is hereby determined that the period of probable usefulness of the aforesaid class of ejects or purposes is forty years, pursuant to subdivision 1 of paragraph a of Section 11.00 of the Focal Finance Law. It is hereby further determined that the maximum maturity of the serial bonds herein authorized will exceed five years. Section 4. Subject to the provisions of the vocal Finance Taw, the power to authorize the issuance of and to sell bond anticipation notes in anticipation of the issuance and sale of the serial bonds herein authorized, including renewals of such notes, is hereby delegated to the Supervisor, the chief fiscal officer. Such notes shall be of such terms, form and contents, and shall be sold in o such manner, as may be prescribed by said Supervisor, consistent with the provisions of the Local Finance Law. Section 5. The faith and credit of said Town of Ithaca, Tompkins County, New York, are hereby irrevocably pledged to the payment of the principal of and interest on such obligations as the same respectively became due and payable. There shall be annually apportioned and assessed to be paid in the first instance from properties in the Tocm of Ithaca Benefitted Area - 1984, consisting of the Town of Ithaca outside the Village of Cayuga Heights, which the Town Board shall determine and specify to be especially benefitted by the improvement an amount sufficient to pay the principal and interest on said bonds as the same become due, but if not paid from such source, all the taxable real property in said Town shall be subject to the levy of ad valorem taxes without limitation as to rate or amount sufficient to pay the principal of and interest on said bonds as the same shall become due. Section 6. The validity of such bonds and bond anticipation notes may be contested only if: 1) Such obligations are authorized for an object or purpose for which said Town is not authorized to expend money, or 2) The provisions of law which should be complied with at the date of publication of this resolution are not substantially complied with, and an action, suit or proceeding contesting such validity is commenced within twenty days after the date of such publication, or 3) Such obligations are authorized in violation of the provisions of the Constitution. Section 7. This resolution, which takes effect immediately, shall be published in full in the Ithaca Journal, the official newspaper, together with a notice of the Town Clerk in substantially the form provided in Section 81.00 of the Local Finance Law. The question of the adoption of the foregoing resolution wa duly put to a vote on roll call, which resulted as follows: Councilman Bartholf Voting Aye ® Councilman Cramer Voting Aye Councilwcnian Howell Voting Aye Councilman McPeak Voting Aye Councilwanan Raffensperger Voting Aye Supervisor Desch Voting Aye The resolution was thereupon declared duly adopted. TOWN OF ITHACA SEWER IZQJV F.MEN1' - 1984 9� Town Board 4 August 22, 1984 for which said Town is not authorized to expend rroney, or 2) The provisions of law which should be ccmplied with at the date of publication of this resolution are not substantially complied with, and an action, suit or proceeding contesting such validity is connnenced within twenty days after the date of such publication, or 3) Such obligations are authorized in violation of the provisions of the Constitution. Section 7. This resolution, which takes effect immediately, shall be published in full in the Ithaca Journal, the official newspaper, o together with a notice of the To;m Clerk in substantially the form provided in Section 81.00 of the Local Finance Law. The question of the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly put to a vote on roll call, which resulted as follows: Councilman Bartholf Voting Aye Councilman Cramer Voting Aye Councilwoman Howell Voting Aye Councilman McPeak Voting Aye Councilwoman Raffensperger Voting Aye Supervisor Desch Voting Aye The resolution was thereupon declared duly adopted. ADJOLUME Tr The meeting was duly adjourned. own—Clerk TOWN OF ITHACA PB3ULAR BOA MEETING September 10, 1984 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 10th day of September, 1984, there were: ® PRESENT: Noel Desch, Supervisor George Kugler, Councilman Shirley Raffensperger, Councilwoman Marc Cramer, Councilman Henry McPeak, Councilman Gloria Howell, Councilwoman Robert Bartholf, Councilman ALSO PRESENT: Robert Parkin, Highway Superintendent James V. Buyoucos, Town Attorney Susan Beeners, Park Analysist Helen Blauvelt, Town Historian Beverly Livesay, Board of Reps Bruce Brittain, 135 Warren Road W. L. Brittain, 135 Warren Road Roberta Chiesa, 159 Bundy Road Wilfred Drew, Sr. , 301 Sheffield Road Representatives of the Media: Jeanie Danis, WHCU Deborah Gesensway, Ithaca Journal Mitch Montagna, WTKO Mary Earle, WHCU PLEDGE OF ALIMIANCE The Supervisor led the assemblage in the Pledge of Allegiance. TOWN HISTORIAN'S REPORT Town of Ithaca Historian, Dr. Helen Blauvelt presented her Annual Report for the year ending December 31, 1983: INTf?ODUCTION We undertook an Inventory of the Records of the Town of Ithaca (copy attached) ; carried the Index to the Town Board minutes back to include August 8, 1979; and continued responding to requests for ® public programs on local history accompanied by a slide show. We began to create an optimium environment for record preservation in our Archive, and we began to collect material for a Documentary History of the Town of Ithaca. ANNUAL REPORT FOR 1983 1. We undertook an Inventory of the Records of the Town of Ithaca. This included records in the Town Vault and in the Town Engineer's Office. We hired Amy Humber, Archivist, to be responsible for 0 THE HISIORIMS ANNUAL REPORT TO: Noel Desch Supervisor Tam of Ithaca •; •e FM'4: Dr. Helen Blauvelt Historian Town of Ithaca SUaM=: Annual Report for the year ending December 31, 1983 INXIILAJ ON We -undertook an Inventory of the Records of the Tawas of Ithaca (copy attached) ; carried the Index to the Town Board Minutes back to include August 8, 1979; and continued responddEg to requests for Pic Programs en Local History acconvanied by a slide shoe. we began to create an cptimiun envirar-ent for record preservation in our Archive, and we began to collect material for a Documentary of the Town of Ithaca. . AN WAL REPORT FOR 1983 1. We undertook an Inventory of thQ Records. of the Tom of Ithaca. THis included records in the Taan Vault and-in the Tam Engineer's Office.. We hired Amy Hurcber, Archivist, to be respmsible for this. I worked-with her. . The inventory is attached. 2. , We carried the Index to the Teem Board Minutes back to ir_.lude . August 8, 1979. Jennifer Pasternak put these' into our cmputer .end gave•us a print out on cards, and also in booklet. form. The Town Clerk and Deputy•Tocan Clerks have copies on their desks. A copy is in the Vault. I 34 'We continued responding to requests for programs an - 1=al History acoompanied by a slide show. We are grateful to the County Historian and Director-of the DeWitt Historical Museum for her help with this program, 4. We began to create an cptfmtm preservation environment for the paper records in our Archives. Christine hbrd of the New York State Archives has been our chief advisor for this. V;e have anoniitered the humidity and terperature in the Archives since last October. We are cleaning the records, removing dirt from each Page. VTe are planning teqperature, humidity and light ocntrol. 5. We began to collect material for a Documentary History of the Town of Ithaca. BOCES offered to print this as a series of leaflets. School teachers have asked for it. S(JI��ARY We produced a Guide to the Town of Ithaca Archives, made progress with the Inc x to the Town Bawd Minutes, gave an educational Program of talks and slide shcx,s on Local History, improved our Archival environment, and began a Documentary History of ti1E 7txjn of Ithaca. Respectfully. Submitted, Helen Blauvelt Town of Ithaca, Historian Town Board 2 September 10, 1984 this. She went on to say that she had worked with Mrs. Humber. The Inventory is attached. 2. We carried the Index to the Town Board minutes back to include August 8, 1979. Jennifer Pasternak put these into our computer and gave us a print out on cards, and also in booklet form. The Town Clerk and Deputy Town Clerks have copies on their desks. A copy is in the Vault. 3. We continued responding to requests for programs on local history accompanied by a slide show. We are grateful to the County Historian and Director of the DeWitt Historical Museum for her help with this program. ® 4. We began to create an optimum preservation environment for the paper records in our Archives. Christine Ward of the New York State Archives has been our chief advisor for this. We have monitered the humidity and temperature in the Archives since last October. We are cleaning the records, removing dirt from each page. We are planning temperature, humidity and light control. 5. We began to collect material for a Documentary History of the Town of Ithaca. BOCES offered to print this as a series of leaflets. School teachers have asked for it. S L D%RY We produced a Guide to the Town of Ithaca Archives, made progress with -the index to the Town Board minutes, gave an educational program of talks and slide shows on local history, improved our Archival environment, and began a Documentary History of the Tawn of Ithaca. Supervisor Desch thanked Dr. Blauvelt for her report. REPORT OF TOWN OFFICIAIS Supervisor's Report Town of Ithaca Tentative Budget Supervisor Desch stated that the Tentative Budget presentation will be held at 7:00 P.M. , on Thursday, September 27. The preparation is coming along quite well, with only a few missing pieces of information. One important item is the settlement of the Morse Chain assessment case which will cost the Town about $10,000. The Supervisor went on to say that he was trying to find out frcm the County, the best way to handle this payment. The Ithaca Area Wastewater Treatment Project Supervisor Desch noted that the bids on the Outfall Project would be opened on November 1st. This involves the land and lake portion of the project. Funding has been available as part of Segment I. ® He went on to say that two weeks ago, we met with DEC in Albany to discuss Segment II funding and our program outline to do the Lake Monitoring. We are optimistic about getting most of the remaining funding within the next year and perhaps quite soon. On Lake Monitoring, we hope to have E2A officials coma to Ithaca to review our program proposal on site, so that some work can begin this Fall. Billboards I Town Board 3 September 10, 1984 The grace period that we built into the Sign Law (4 years) expired on August 11. We, therefore, need to consider what action might be appropriate to have them taken down. If necessary, formal Board action will be considered in the near future. Veteran's Exemption The State legislature passed a new law expanding these exemptions. This was extensively covered in a recent issue of Town Topics. We, as a Town, need to do nothing unless we wish to 'limit the exemption. Municipal Early Retirement Incentive Program ® This program is now available to local governments. If we adopt a local law before December 31, 1985, our employees can participate in the program. We will make an inquiry as to the applicability of this program to our employees to see if this is worth doing. Water/Sewer Borrowing The Supervisor went on to say that on Wednesday we hope to be taking bids on the BANS for the water and sewer project - one year notes. I am hoping for less than 7%. Honness Lane Trucks We have a letter from a constituent on Honness Lane expressing concern about the sudden increase of usage of this street by trucks. The staff will do some field work on this matter so that we can determine the desirability of adopting a no-through truck ban. Town Engineer's Report Town Engineer Lawrence Fabbroni presented to the Town Board, his Planning and Engineering Report (copy attached to minutes) . The Town Engineer went on to say that he had three additional topics for the Board to consider. RESOLUTION NO. 149 Motion by Councilman McPeak; seconded by Councilman Kugler, RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca, upon the reccurendation of the Town Engineer and the Town Highway Superintendent hereby accept Lois Lane, in its entirety, as a Town Highway. (Desch, Kugler, Faffensperger, Cramer, McPeak, Howell and Bartholf voting Aye. Nays - none) . RESOLUTION NO. 150 ® Motion by Councilman Bartholf; seconded by Countilman Kugler, RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca hereby authorize Water & Sewer refunds for returned Bid Specs deposits to the following contractors: Vacri Construction Corporation $40.00 Stan Payne Contruction $20.00 F. G. Comnagni $20.00 Schooley Enterprises, Inc. $40.00 Planning and Engineering Report Town Board Meeting l /�j September 10, 1984 PLANNING AND ENGINEERING REPORT Lawrence P . Fabbroni, P.E. Town Engineer AUGUST 13 , 1984 through SEPTEMBER 10 , 1984 Water - Preliminary hydraulics .1985 Improvements and - Contractor arrangements for fill site Sewer - Discussion of change orders with Contractor and Town Supervisor with detailed estimates - Application with Contractor for DOT Permit - Easement Recording - Commencement 1984 Improvements Parks - Completion of East Ithaca Bikeway for surfacing - Plan for use of used stairs for Forest Home Walki7ay - Continued budgeting for 1985 - General Maintenance including pump stations - Continued play structure construction, Tudor Park and Eastern Heights Park Burns . - Near completion of rough grading Road - Preparation for hydroseeding unstable slope and large expanses of erodible material - Setting of grade stakes (remote) - Completion of preliminary design Phase II - Stream Crossing Construction Computing,- Final tests of municipal survey system; installation WP,. DP of modem; purchase of Compuserve subscription - Work with Helen Blauvelt and Linda Loomis on Town Board Minute Index - Evaluation of new Word Processing and Project scheduling software - Completed indexing of Zoning Board of Appeals Minutes 1954 to present Planning - Draft Wetland Law and - Complete reprinting of Town of Ithaca Zoning Zoning Ordinance - Staff work on Fire protection Master Plan - Staff review of Boehlecke proposal for lands at 491 Five Mile Drive (former Shippos property) 1 Planning and Engineering Report Town Board Meeting September 10, 1984 i Develop- - Minor subdivisions -- Chaffee and Cornell University ment - Continued review of Pine Tree Associates' access Reviews alternatives Sewer - Complete preparation of Advanced Treatment Study Treatment - Monitor test pile driving and testing Plant - Participate in influent building site engineering investigation, contractor change order - Brief the SJS subcommittee on contract progress and change orders, progress payments and requests - Coordinate information on job progress and changes with DEC - Coordinate owner' s responsibilities in final design and relocation of Outfall Trans- - Investigate and cost solutions to Forest Home Drive portation slide - Counseling of Town residents on latest plans for Rt. 79 - Final coordination for NET (Northeast 'Transit) schedules Drainage - Continue dredging of Fall Creek; finalized arrangements for alternate entry Miscella- - Evaluate sewer extension on Glenside Road neous LPF/nf 2 Town Board 4 September 10, 1984 FLC Contractors, Inc. $40.00 Randsco Pipeline, Inc. $40.00 Bat Con, Inc. $20.00 Lakelands Concrete Products, Inc. $20.00 Caribou Pipeline Construction Corp. $40.00 Avon & Fowler, Inc. $40.00 Masciarelli Construction Co. , Inc. $40.00 Ingraham Construction $20.00 (Desch, Kugler, Raffensperger, Cramer, McPeak, Howell and Bartholf voting Aye. Nays - none) . RESOLUTION NO. 151 Motion by Supervisor Desch; seconded by Councilman Cramer, RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca hereby approves the sewer extension as proposed by Walter Schwan, 231 Coy Glen Road, the Town to pay the difference in the cost for 4" inch pipe proposed by Mr. Schwan and the 8" size pipe plus appurtenances recommended by the Town of -Ithaca, not to exceed $3,000. (Desch, Kugler, Raffensperger, Cramer, McPeak, Howell and Bartholf voting Aye. Nays - none) . Highway Superintendent's Report Highway Superintendent Robert Parkin reported that hot patching of road to be paved and surface treated and other roads that needed it have been completed. Bikeway from Maple Avenue to Game Farm has been double surfaced and paved between and over two bridges. Roads to be surfaced are 50% cotplete and we should start paving the week of September 24, 1984. He went on to say that they have started the second mowing of roads edge. Also, they are hauling gravel from Fall Creek and have a dozer and operator at Burns Road. REPORT OF COUNTY REPRESENTATIVES County Representative Beverly Livesay indicated there was no special report at this time. IULL TIME PERMANENT MAINTENANCE WORKER RESOLUTION NO. 152 Motion by Councilwoman Raffensperger; seconded by Councilwoman Howell, WHEREAS, there is a need for janitorial, maintenance, and technical aide service for the Town Hall, Town Highway Maintenance Facility, Town Water Pump Stations and Planning/Engineering Surveys, and ® WHEREAS, Mr. Leon Poelvoorde, who has provided basic Town Hall janitorial services, with be retiring this Fall, 1984, and WHEREAS, Mr. Stanley Schrier has been corking with the Town as a janitor aide under the County Summer Job Training Program and is eligible for employment under the permanent Job Training Program, and Town Board 5 September 10, 1984 WHEREAS, the Job Training Program will subsidize a permanent employee at fifty per cent (50%) of his or her pay for the first two to six months depending on extent of training requirements, NUI Tii-EREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca hire Mr. Stanley Schrier as a provisional full-tip permanent maintenance worker with the attached basic list of job duties starting September 12, 1984, at $3.35 per hour, subject to his eligibility and enrollment in the County Job Training Program for the remainder of 1984, and _ FURTHER RESOLVED, that upon a successful probationary employment period through December 1984, Mr. Schrier continue as a full-time ® permanent employee for 1985 for $3,35 per hour or $6,097 Annual Equivalent. MAINTENANCE WORKER JOB DESCRIPTION 1. Shovel snow from sidewalks and other walkways. 2. Patch sidewalks and other walkways. 3. Pick up litter around Town buildings. 4. mow lawn and trim shrubs around lbum buildings. 5. Clean building windows (outside twice a year minimum) . 6. Clean gutters, fix pigeon screens. 7. Touch up painting on exterior as required at Town Hall. 8. Interior painting of all buildings including trim touch up. 9. Exterior painting of Town water pump stations. 10. Mopping of all floors once a week. 11. Waxing of all floors twice a year. 12. Dusting of all surfaces twice a month. 13. Sanitizing of all bathrooms once a week. 14. Emptying of trash receptacles twice a week. 15. Set our and take in garbage cans on garbage pick-up day. 16. Sweep alleyway once every two months (winter -- as possible) . 17. Run errands for Town Hall staff. 18. Shampoo rugs twice a year. 19. Dry clean drapes once a year. 20. Dust blinds twice a year. 21. Build storage shelves as necessary. 22. Assist staff -- in particular, mailings, surveys, mowing, lifting, assembly, delivery, as peak needs demand. 23. Keep record of extraordinary maintenance contracted on buildings, e.g. , lock work, roof replacement, exterior painting, window replacement, plumbing, electrical, door work, as ordered. (Desch, Kugler, Raffensperger, Cramer, McPeak, Howell and Bartholf voting Aye. Nays - none) . C BANCE ORDER NO. 1, CONSTRUCTION OF PATER M N AND SEWER MAIN - 1984 IMPROVFME92S Roberta Chiesa, 159 Bundy Road addressed the Baird. She questioned ® spending money for sewer and yet there is no water in their area. Supervisor Desch responded that the Board will estimate the cost to consider or satisfy the request. There may be money already in the budget. RESOLUTION NO. 153 Motion by Councilwoman Raffensperger; seconded by Councilwoman Howell, 09 Town Board 6 September 10, 1984 I WHEREAS, bids were submitted by Vacri Construction Corp., for the Construction of Water Main and Sewer Main 1984 Improvements which establishes competitively bid unit prices for the installation of watermain and appurtenances, and WHEREAS, the 'Town Engineer has advised the Town Board that the unit prices are very low, if not the lowest that can reasonably be expected during any bidding environment in the future, and WHEREAS, the Town Board has authorized construction of additional watermain extensions during 1985 with financing authorization for the same secured, and a substantial savings in mobilization costs, engineering, ® and construction cost can be realized by a Change Order adding the 1985 work to the 1984 work already under contract, NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Ton of Ithaca authorizes Change Order No. 1 to the Construction of Water Main and Sewer Main 1984 Improvements to add the construction of watermain in the following approved areas as follows: 1) West Hill Water, Part 4, 2) South Hill Water, Part 3, as denoted in the Engineer's Report of February 13, 1984, revised February 17, 1984, and March 15, 1984, and more fully estimated in attached table, and FURTHER RESOLVED, that the above change anticipates Change Order No. 3 that would bring water by gravity fran Bundy Road to West Haven Road in substitution of a hydropneumatic pump station once this substitution can be cleared with all approval agencies, and FURTHER RESOLVED, that, in anticipation of Change Order No. 3, and in recognition of scheduling progress, Change Order No. 2 to permit a casing to be bored under Mecklenburg Road is hereby approved to be done at the time borings under Route 96 and Route 96B are accauplished; ALL CHANGES to be subject to field layout by the Town Engineer and verification of detailed estimates with the Town Supervisor, and willingness of said Contractor, Vacri Construction Corp. , to perform the work for prices as bid considering magnitude of change. (Desch, Kugler, Raffensperger, Cramer, McPeak, Howell and Bartholf voting Aye. Nays - none) . Town Attorney Buyoucos stated that he wished to go on record that he did not necessarily approve of this procedure, at this time. Ex'TENSION OF PAF?T-TINIE HIGHWAY DEPARI1 ENT DIPLOYEES RESOLUTION NO. 154 ® Motion by Councilman Kugler; seconded by Supervisor Desch, WHEREAS, the Town Highway Department by year's end will have had two long-time employees retire, Roy Casterline August 31 and Leon Poelvoorde in November, and WHEREAS, the lbwn hired four part-time summr employees to meet peak demands of Burns Road, Safte-Off-System, drainage work, etc., and 71y Town Board 7 September 10, 1984 WIEREAS, work remains to be completed this month in annual paving program, drainage work, and deferred maintenance, NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca to continue four part-time workers on the same hourly rate through October 9, 1984, and FUR7UER RESOLVED, that, in the interim, the Town Highway Committee meet to act upon a reccmyendation of the Highway Superintendent and Town Engineer that two of the tetq:)orary employees be interviewed for permanent employment for action at the October 9, 1984, Town Board meeting. ® (Desch, Kugler, Raffensperger, Cramer, McPeak, Howell and Bartholf voting Aye. Nays - none) . FOREST "IE DRIVE REPAIR ALTERNATIVES Mrs. Mary Ann Oyer, 117 McIntyre Place read a written report to the Town Board (copy attached to the minutes) relating to vehicles over 5 ton weight limit passing through the residential areas of Forest Home. Town Engineer Larry Fabbroni responded that the in bound lane was closed for safety purposes. He also stated it was a difficult site for a detour because of drainage problems, various slides frcm retaining walls and land slides and settlings. Cornell University and the Town of Ithaca debated over who is responsible. The project would cost arount $25,000 and Cornell University would furnish $10,000 for the project. The area in question is a 20 foot area. Another suggestion was to close off the road entirely, but increased traffic elsewhere would result. The Town Engineer presented three different options with drawings on a blackboard, to the Town Board and public. County Representative Beverly Livesay suggested that the City of Ithaca, Cornell University and the Town of Ithaca sit down and discuss this problem. Mrs. Oyer suggested that Plantations Road be used instead of McIntyre, as well as the other roads in the area. Councilwoman Raffensperger questioned the number of trucks involved. Mr. Oyers reply was she wasn't sure of the number between 9:00 A.M. and 3:00 P.M. , just that there were too many tractor trailers. She went on to say that it was deteriorating the neighborhood. Councilman Cramer suggested that the suppliers, using the road, be notified. County Representative Livesay said she would talk to the Sheriff's Department and also Bill McDaniels of the Cornell Safety Division. ® She noted the area is patrolled, but not after 6:00 P.M. Supervisor Desch requested a list of distributors. Town Engineer Fabbroni indicated he agrees with some of the sign proposals offered as suggestions in Mrs. Oyer's report. No alternatives were decided at this time. RFAGI,OCATION OF FUNDS BUDGETED WITHIN PARK FUND 8 MAO\ ITHACA TOWN BOARD MEETING, SEPTEMBER 10, 1984 1 INTRODUCTION: 1 represent no interest group, no committee nor organization. I represent myself 03a resident and property owner in the Town of Ithaca. I have accepted the invitation of Mr. Noel Desch to speak at this meeting and present a problem as I see it. The problem I wish to speak about at this time is that of vehicles over the S ton weight limit passing through the residential areas of the Town of Ithaca-specifically Forest Home. For the sake of accuracy I have provided each of you with my position paper dated July 2, 1984 as well as subsequent correspondence. 0.1 JI �ti° Da%✓ S.2sr dew � / � � // // / / / , � i •' � / / � , / ,- � // � / i � / � �i ,/ i i � � / / / / � i L I � i i � / � i � / / / � /� • � i � , �� / .rte /� i � /. ./ - � i � , i / i ; � , � � � � �. � � /-lam • i � %` � � / ' �� , � � / / � , / / , �i / � � � / � , . � , � i i / � r Imo/ - y yJ � � o- - R �e • Q S I 21 o Ila P311 ve e f` i?'al �. S ees do owe T d, • ' w yap' a�a �o RV��' NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENTOF TRANSPORTATION *n&o9e_Third St. Ext. , Ithaca, New York 14850 July 9, 1984 M. A. Oyer 117 McIntyre Place Ithaca, NY 14850 Dear Sir/Madam: We received your July 2,' 1984 memo on the subject of truck eclusion in Forest Home. It is being sent to our Traffic and Safety Group in our Syraucse Regional Office for their review. This appears to be a local matter, but if this department has any responsibility the necessary action will be taken. Sincerely, RICHARD SIMBERG, P.E . Regional Director Region #3 I By RICK GROUT, P.E. Resident Engineer " Tompkins County TOWN OF ITHACA 126 EAST SENECA STREET ITHACA, NEW YORK 14850 July 10, 1984 Mrs. Mary Ann Oyer 117 McIntyre Place Ithaca, New York 14850 Dear Mrs. Oyer: Thanks for your letter of July 2 concerning the problem of violaticns of the 5 ton weight limit in Forest Hcrm. It is quite obvious that you have given considerable thought to the problems and your proposed solutions deserve our careful attention. I appreciate your having sent the letter to the police agencies for their cement and assistance. They have been very cooperative with our efforts to enforce the limits. When the weight limit went into effect, we did notify the local trucking firms but it would be worthwhile to do so again. I have asked Town En ineer Lawrence Fabbroni to . � and In the don me to discuss the matter further. Very truly yours, Noel Desch Supervisor ND/js cc: Lawrence Fabbroni August 26, 1984 Mr. Noel Desch Town Supervisor Town of Ithaca 126 East Seneca St. Ithaca, NY 14850 Subject: Violation of 5 ton weight limit in Forest Home Dear Mr. Desch, I am disappointed that we have not been able to reach each other by telephone since we spoke informally at the Town Board meeting on August 13. During that conversation you suggested that we pursue the matter by telephone. I was also disappointed that the problem of the violation of the 5 ton weight limit in Forest Home had not been included on your agenda for the Town Board meeting on August 13. In my communique, dated July 2, 1984, which was sent to you and seven other agencies who would be directly or indirectly concerned, I stated the problem and suggested some logical steps toward a solution. Actually the basic problem is one of enforcing an existing law. My sign relocation proposal and five other suggestions are merely common courtesies to to businesses, freight delivery companies and other violators. To this date, there has been no change in the situation nor has there been any information forthcoming. Of the eight communiques sent only two were even acknowledged! Please inform me about the following: 1. Will the Town Board Meeting be held on Tuesday,-September 1 1 at 5:30? 2. Will you present the total problem concerning violation of the 5 ton weight limit in Forest Home? 3. Do you agree that sign relocation is only one step toward easier enforcement of the existing law? 4. If this is not an issue for the Ithaca Town Board to deal with please tell me to whom I must direct my questions. Yours truly, (Mrs.) Mary Ann Oyer TOWN OF ITHACA 126 EAST SENECA STREET RHACA, NEW YORK 14850 August 29, 1984 Mrs. Mary Ann Oyer 117 McIntyre Place Ithaca, New York 14850 Dear Mrs. Oyer: Thanks for- your letter of August 26. I too am disappointed that we were unable to pursue the matter by telephone. I tried calling you several times with no success. In the future, you might wish to reach me at 256-4272. It should work out better. As I told you at the Town Board meeting on August 13, the ToHm Engineer and I would soon be meeting to review the estimated costs for the sign proposal that you developed, so that the Town Board can consider it in the 1985 budget. You might wish to attend our next meeting to be held cn September 10 at 5:30 P.M. You have also asked me to inform you about three other aspects of the 5 ton weight limit enforcement issue. I will look to you to present the total problem, as you see it. I do agree that it will take more than signage to prevent violations and I will pursue the matter with Sheriff Howard and Director William Mac Daniel. In the interim, please do not hesitate to call me. Very truly yours, libel Desch Supervisor ND/js cc: Town Board Sheriff Howard William Mac Daniel MAO-ITHACA TOWN BOARD MEETING, SEPTEMBER, 10, 1984 SUMMARY: I AM NOT ASKING FOR AN EXPENSIVE PROGRAM FOR THE FUTURE_ I AM DEALING WITH THE HERE AND NOW. SIGNS- ARE IN PLACE EVEN THOUGH LESS THAN PERFECTLY LOCATED. THE LAW- EXISTS ENFORCEMENT OF THAT LAW CAN BEGIN ANEW IMMEDIATELY OR SUGGESTIONS 2 TO 5 CAN BE IMPLEMENTED IMMEDIATELY AND THEN SUGGESTION 6 WOULD FOLLOW. IT CAN ALL BEGIN NOW, TOMORROW, THIS WEEK, IN SEPTEMBER 1984! SIGN RELOCATION - RELOCATION OF EXISTING SIGNS COULD BE A SMALL EXPENDITURE OF LABOR IMMEDIATELY. NEW SIGNS TO DIRECT VEHICLES WEIGHING OVER 5 TONS TO THE ALTERNATE ROUTE VIA 366 AND 13, AND TO INFORM DRIVERS THAT THE LAW IS STRICTLY ENFORCED ETC. AS STATED IN THE LETTER OF AUGUST 29, IF APPROVED BY THE TOWN BOARD, WOULD BE INCLUDED IN THE 1985 BUDGET. THANK YOU FOR YOUR CONSIDERATION OF THIS MATTER. ■