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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTB Minutes 1986-06-09 TOWN OF ITHACA REGULAR BOARD MEETING June 9 , 1986 At a Regular Meeting of the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca , Tcapkins County , New York , held at the Town Offices at 126 East Seneca Street , Ithaca , New York , at 5 : 30 P .M . , on the 9th day of June , 1986 , there were : • PRESENT : Noel Desch , Supervisor Henry McPeak , Councilman Shirley Raffensperger , Councilwoman Marc Cramer , Councilman Gloria Howell , Councilwoman Robert Bartholf , Councilman Patricia Leary , Councilwoman ALSO PRESENT : Lawrence Fabbroni , Town Engineer John Barney , Town Attorney Beverly Livesay , Board of Representatives Rose Gaherty for Deborah Dietrich Dirk Galbraith , Attorney for Lawrence Hull Lawrence H . Hull , 495 Floral Avenue Anthony Turco , 720 Five Mile Drive Isabelle Spencer , 108 Glenside Road Louis J . Mobbs , 619 Five Mile Drive William J . Mobbs , 272 Enfield Falls Road Manning Woolley , 133 Glenside Road Marian S . Woolley , 133 Glenside Road William Jenks , 655 Five Mile Drive Theo Jenks , 655 Five Mile Drive Anna Riederer , 496 Five Mile Drive Heinz P . Riederer , 496 Five Mile Drive Norbert H . Schickel III , 494 Five Mile Drive Richard Berggren , 119 Williams Glen Road Carol W . Ridall , 172 Seven Mile Drive Tim Ciachi , Buffalo Street Representatives of the Media : James Gernay , WTKO Fred Yahn , Ithaca Journal PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Supervisor led the assemblage in the Pledge of Allegiance and announced a moment of silence in memory of Lewis Cartee . • REPORT OF TOWN OFFICIALS Supervisor ' s Report Voucher - Temporary Recording Secretary Supervisor Desch stated that he wished to alert the Board members to the fact that the Town will be getting a voucher for the transcribing of minutes of the Planning Board and Zoning Board for Laura Predmore . Town Board 2 June 9 , 1986 Flood Prevention Money Supervisor Deach stated that the Town would be receiving about $ 2 , 600 for the Eastern Heights drainage improvement project along Park Lane from the County . Committee to Interview Parks Planner Candidates The Supervisor stated that he was appointing the following committee to interview candidates for the Parks Planner position . Larry Fabbroni , Chairman Councilwoman Howell Councilwoman Leary Councilman Bartholf • Highway Superintendent Parkin Secretary Connie Allen Agenda Changes Supervisor Desch noted several changes in tonight ' s agenda . Item 16 having to do with the Recycling Study will be deleted . The County will be doing this as part of their study of the whole Solid Waste Process . Added to the agenda is a proposed resolution by Mrs . Raffensperger having to do with the matter of the reorganization of the Engineering/Planning/ Zoning Department also the Niederkorn Proposal . Town Engineer ' s Report Town Engineer Fabbroni stated that their is quite a bit of detail in each months Engineering report and he asked the Board members to take the time to look at them and ask questions . There is presently a tremendous volume and an endless flow of proposals . A year ago under miscellaneous you would see four or five minor items listed . He went on to say that presently things were proceeding - as much as things can be in control and out of control at the same time . He stated his feelings haven ' t been too much into things lately - but the staff with the summer help is progressing . The Town Engineer talking to the Board stated if you underestimate the loss of Lew to this operation , don ' t . Lew was very much a part of our process . Councilwoman Raffensperger asked when Burns Road would be open'? Town Engineer Fabbroni responded that he was expecting to meet with the State soon to try to talk them into paving section 1 and 2 . Hopefully the State will use up all of the money on this project . As far as the opening was concerned , he was shooting for late June or early July . Supervisor Desch asked if there was going to be a wet spot? Town Engineer Fabbroni responded yes . The areas was redesigned but we will have to watch it and keep after it . The Town Engineer went on to say that the City was working on • Forest Home Drive now . Bob Flumerfelt has been stood up several times . We are having coordination problems with Cornell as far as moving the poles . Cornell feels we can put up the gabion wall without moving the power line . Supervisor Desch asked about the curve by the lake . Town Engineer Fabbroni responded that he has been waiting for an estimate , which we received today , for safety rigging . We may need to rethink this as the estimate is rather high . This pretty much PLANNING, ENGINEERING, ZONING REPORT Lawrence P . Fabbroni , P .E . Town Engineer MAY 13 , 1986 to JUNE 9 , 1986 WATER AND SEWER men Hungerford and Pine Tree Construction Doc mTents Award of Contract - Ithaca College Watermain - Design Modification - Preparation of Easements : I . C. and Ferrara PARKS - Coordination of Burns Road Grading and Landscaping with Highway Department Roadside planting : Burns Road - Park mowing HIChIAZAYS Burns Road men Final descriptions delivered to Town Attorney for execution - Final grading of sub-base and sideslopes Work with landscape crews - Final layout for road grading Hospital Access emm Awaiting written appraisal - Progress c o n unication with Hospital , County , Professional Building Forest Hcme Drive °- Gabions being ins tilled kry City Drainage pipe being installed by Ci:t. " -- Materials orders and deliveries eoord umted Town ftm to rock Qn wasbout , prepa;rLn1 safety ricrgir�g (Road Closed —s Planning & Engineering Report 5/13/86 thru 6/9 / 86 Page 2 Park Lane ione Meeting with NYSDG about lowering gas main; NYSDG wants $35 , 000 This will delay project if Frandsen does not agree to NYSGEterms Pine Tree Road Corridor Awaiting County technical staff review Judd Falls Road me Design complete ; began homeowner interviews Route 96 Staff response to citizen inquiries DRAINAGE Review of drainage problem -- Health and Perialas - Review of drainage problem -- Rosica (Pennsylvania Avenue) 000 Review of drainage ideas -- Lazar (Woolf Lane ) vowe Review of lot drainage -- Hillside Alliance Church 000 Review of lot drainage -- Henry Aron a1HER Continue Review of Jacobs Trailer Park with staff Continue Review of La Tourelle Completion with staff Continue Review of Polo/Equitation Arena Site Plan with staff - Review of Razzaq subdivision; suggestion to pair Razzag & Hillside I lance Interests Review of Chilled Water Plant III expansion ; joint municipal in - Review of deed corrections , Gladys Blatchley - Work with Highway Cmudttee on. Paving Needs Citizen inoairies , Hull yjatter ° Review of Five Mile Rezoning with sLazf algid citi M-1s °- Revi ew C eland «« --�i-ty� -nch List with,tk"s Ian Bo r - Review Gra.rdview Subdivision covenants , letter of credit , and iro 3 for roadway profile changes with developer, Town attorney , Thwn Boar Planning Board r dr - Continued Review Ciascbi- Autio . Subdivision requir�nts with develolxa: - Review Odd Fellows subdivision with designer , purchasers Planning & Engineering Report 5/13/ 86 thru 6/9 / 86 Page 3 Specifications , Bid Documents being prepared for Knight ' s Meat Market demolition - review of Biggs CaTlex proposal with staff - Mixed Use - Review of Mixed Use at Odd Fellows with staff Review of Proposed Use for old Koppers site with staff - Review of East Hill Plaza Motel with staff - Review of Woodsedge Cluster with Staff , City BPW and Planning , and Public - Review of Casciol1 subdivision with staff SEWER TREAT PLAW _ Brief SUS Cinmittee and nittee on contract progress and change orders , progress payments and requests for Contracts 1 , 2 , 30 4 , 5 , 6 , 3A, 4A, 5A, 6A, 7 Monitor ompliance with MBE/WBE, Labor rates , CPM Weekly jab meetings to expedite closeout of Contract 3A 4AI 5A U 6A - NYSEG authorized grading of coal tar piles; engineer developing plan Monitor inspection adequacy and efficiency of Stearns & Wheler inspection and project management - Monitor steel placement , concrete placement , etce , decks in thickener, administration , and garage area poured, partial delivery of MCCs , painting in all areas of administration building , continued correction of stairways and tank leaks , testing of generator, all yard piping nearly oomplete Segment II , process pipe in gallery a conplete , grading around influent building 2 complete , began restoration of First and Franklin Streets - Oontract 7 -- electrical preparation work in progress , capacity problems resolved vaults #1 and 9 ; and continued resolution of easement problem vault #3 . Permanent binder paving 3/4 complete . LPF/ ln 6 /9/ 86 ASSISTANT TOWN ENGINEER ' S MNTHLY REPORT May 10 , 1986 to June 9 , 1986 Robert R. Flnmerfelt , P .E . 1 . Forest Hone Drive a . Excavation (benching) of bank on south side of road for placement of gabion retaining wall is about 70 % complete . b . Placement of gabion baskets for retaining wall has begun . 2 . Burns Road - Phase II a . Placement of Mirafy drainage fabric and gravel sub-base is omplete . b. Placement of run of crusher limestone base is progressing - raw about 80% oaplete . c . Work on intersection of Burns Road - Phase II with old Burns Road south of sewage pub station about 75% camplete . d . Stake out completed and grades set for intersection of Burns Road With N. Y. S . Rt . 79 . N. Y. S , contractor ' s forces to construct Intersection for distance to 60 feet from south edge of Rt . 79 pavement . 3 . Forest Hcme Drive - Bank Stabilization at Washout a . Excavation progressing for placement of gabion retaining wall and walkway . b . Negotiations proceeding for installations of safety netting/ scaffolding. RRF/lh 6 /9/86 TOWN HIGRW S ENT ' S NON MY REPORT May 13 , 1986 to Jame 9 , 1986 Robert E . Parkin - Forest Home Drive Wall -- Filling and placing Gabion wire baskets . "- Wire up baskets at show when weather is bad . Forest Hoare Drive Washout --° Work with contractor to get. down to hard rock le-�el , to be able to install Gabions . Burns Road #2 -- Dig holes for tree and shrubbery, plantings . -- Dozer, grading side slopes- -- Creek gravel all in place -- Instant filter fabric and Crusher Run 7590 complete . --- Install 40 ' x 30 ' Colvert Pipe . MISCELI,ANDOM -- Haul and Stockpile Crushed Bank Run gravel -- Crusher run limestone -- Brooming Roads -- Roadside Mowing Patching Clean ditch -- Install Culverts -- Install Stone Quarry Rand Speed Limit Signs and additional Hill and Warning Signs -- Cutting Brush around Signs REP/lh MONTHLY REPORT - TOWN PLANNING Susan C . Beeners , Town Planner - June 9 , 1986 Ongoing review and scheduling of development and rezoning proposals and sign reviews ( see attached agendae ) . Attendance at Six Mile Creek Overseer Committee and Circle Greenway Committee meetings . Orientation of Cornell Tradition summer planning intern . Comprehensive planning , industrial sites , and SEQR review , MONTHLY REPORT - TOWN PARKS , RECREATION WAYS , AND MUNICIPAL SITES Richard H . Schoch Interim Parks Planner /Manager June 9 , 1986 Burns Road plant and planting materials acquisition , hauling , handling , planting , maintenance . Coordination of Highway Department assistance , Planning for hydroseeding / mulching operation scheduled for week of June 9 . Park mowing and maintenance . Town Nursery maintenance and expansion . Summer park work program planning . Orientation of Cornell Tradition summer parks intern . J MONTHLY REPORT - TOWN PLANNING Susan C . Beeners , Town Planner - June 9 , 1986 Ongoing review and scheduling of development and rezoning proposals and sign reviews ( see attached agendae ) . Attendance at Six Mile Creek Overseer Committee and Circle Greenway Committee meetings . Orientation of Cornell Tradition summer planning intern . Comprehensive planning , industrial sites , and SEQR review . Town Board 3 June 9 , 1986 controls what we do on Judd Falls Road . The reaction of the Judd Falls Road people has been requite receptive . Councilman Cramer asked when the new road around the Tin Can will be opened . Town Engineer Fabbroni responded that he had not been minding the City ' s business but he knew they had had same problems with putting the fabric down when it was wet and , therefore , it ravelled . They are having the same problems we anticipated on Burns Road , this is why we decided to waite until it was dry . We got dry weather in April and the fabric set so now we are two months ahead of schedule . • REPORT OF COUNTY REPRESENTATIVES County Representative Beverly Livesay noted that she was glad to hear recycling mentioned . Solid waste is something all will. need to get involved in . Hopefully there will be cooperation at the municipal level . She went on to say that people have tried to make it an easier problem that it is . Toxic waste is going to have to be addressed as a community wide problem also . Mrs . Livesay went on to say that the self-insurance program was moving ahead . Scott Hyman feels we will have something ready by next month . Mrs . Livesay stated that the County can ' t pool the insurance of other municipalities but may be able to assist . Councilman Cramer stated that about ten years ago , Frank Liguori had suggested an incinerator but because of unsubstantiated costs nothing became of it . He suggested this might be a good time to look at it again . Mrs . Livesay responded that she thought Frank Proto ' s committee was going to look at all previous reports . She went on to say that there was an urgent need to get into locating a landfill . The Town of Ithaca is almost exempt as there is no suitable land in the Town of Ithaca available for a landfill . JOB DESCRIPTION FOR ZONING OFFICER/BUILDING INSPECTOR AND AUTHORIZE ADVERTISENMENTT OF POSITION Councilwoman Raffensperger asked if the Board would consider her resolution prior to looking at the Job Description . Supervisor Desch responded that he would like to offer a suggestion that the Town Attorney be added to the resolution to help make recommendations . Also , under the organizational structure and staffing needs of the Engineering/ zoning Enforcement/Building Inspector/Planning functions , Highway and Parks Services should be added . Town Attorney Barney suggested that all correspondence received be . changed to read all available information . RESOLUTION N0 . Motion by Councilwoman Raffensperger ; seconded by Councilman Cramer , WHEREAS , a personnel problem-resolution procedure was established by the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca March 10 , 1986 , as part of their approval of the Personnel Manual , and Town Board 4 June 9 , 1986 WHEREAS , a question as to the proper utilization of that proc:edure has arisen , and WHEREAS ,, the staffing situation in the Town has changed since the reorganization resolution of May 23 , 1986 , and WHEREAS , the Town Board will consider on June 9 , 1986 , the ratification of an interim agreement for building inspection services and authorization for advertisement for the employment of a permanent Zoning Officer/Building Inspector , NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED , that the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca directs the Personnel Committee to proceed immediately to consider all available information as to the May 23 resolution in order to evaluate personnel procedures ; and to evaluate the organizational structure and staffing needs of the Engineering/ Zoning Enforcement/Building Inspection/Planning/Highway and Park Service functions of the Town and with input from the Town staff , Town Attorney , the Town Supervisor and Town Board members , make a recommendation on these matters to the Town Board , preceding the employment date of a permanent Zoning Officer/Building Inspector , in any case , no later than July 21 , 1986 . (Desch , McPeak , Raffensperger , Cramer , Howell , Bartholf and Leary voting Aye . Nays - none ) . JOB DESCRIPTION Councilwoman Raffensperger stated that the Job Description for the Zoning Officer/Building Inspector should be amended to state that the organizational structure is under review , as amended by the Resolution above , adopted tonight . Town Engineer Fabbroni suggested that local laws should be added to Job Function and Specific Major Duties . Henry Aron , Chairman of the Zoning Board of Appeals suggested a sentence also be added to Specific Major Duties - "Coordinate preparation of materials and documentation for Zoning Board of Appeals meeting with Town Staff and Chairperson" . RESOLUTION N0 . Motion by Councilman Cramer , seconded by Councilman Bartholf , RESOLVED , that the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca hereby approve the following Job Description for the Zoning Officer/Building Inspector position : JOB FUNCTION Administer and enforce the zoning laws , sign law , local laws and building codes of the Town of Ithaca . SPECIFIC MAJOR DUTIES 1 . Provide for enforcement of the zoning laws , sign law , local laws and building codes , plan review through surveillance and on-site inspection , issuance of permits and followup on compliance in the Town of Ithaca , outside the Village of Cayuga Heights . Coordinate preparation of materials and documentation for Zoning Board of Appeals meetings with Town staff and Chairperson . 2 . Constantly evaluate the adequacy of enforcement mechanisms and effectiveness of administrative procedures ; working closely with the Tawas Attorney and other Town officials on a daily basis . I Town Board 5 June 9 , 1986 3 . Work closely with counterparts in State , County , other Towns and Villages to unify procedures , exchange experiences and code interpretations and clarify jurisdictions . FINANCIAL & PERSONNEL MANAGENIEN'I' RESPONSIBILITIES Prepare zoning and building enforcement budget , collect fees and review expenses against budget . EDUCATION REQUIREP'fENTS Associate ' s Degree in building construction technology or related field or equivalent training and experience in some phase of health or life safety administration . • EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS Minimum of two years as a building inspector and enforcement officer . Knowledge of health , building and fire code is essential . SPECIAL SKILLS This position requires an unusually high level of logic and objective , fair and consistent application of laws to policing law compliance to maintain a firm legal basis for future enforcements . A particular challenge is the mobile nature of the community ' s population . The Zoning Officer reports to the Zoning Board of Appeals at its meetings and as necessary to the Town Planning Board and the Town Board . The Town Zoning Officer/Building Inspector serves at the pleasure of the Town Board reporting to the Town Supervisor for administrative direction . The organizational structure of which this position is a part is under review by the Town Board , such review to be completed by July 21 , 1986 . Fran time to time works directly with engineering and planning staff on development reviews . (Desch , McPeak , Raffensperger , Cramer , Howell , Bartholf and Leary voting Aye . Nays - none ) . ADVERTISEMENT FOR ZONING OFFICER/BUILDING INSPECTOR Councilman Cramer , questioning the Certificate of Code Enforcement , asked how much time this person must take off to obtain the certificate ? Supervisor Desch stated that most usually courses are available in the evening , however , there will be some time off also . Councilman Cramer asked if the Town would have to pay for the course ? Supervisor Desch responded , yes . Councilman Cramer asked what the time frame was . Supervisor Desch responded , 144 hours . Councilwoman Raffensperger asked what can a person do without the • certificate . Supervisor Desch responded that the Code is so new , a person will be able to function but the committee must evaluate the applicants , in the screening process , to make sure the person can achieve certification . Councilman Cramer suggested that the advertisement should follow the Job Description and , therefore , local laws should be added to the enforcement . Town Board 6 June 9 , 1986 RESOLUTION NO Motion by Councilwoman Howell ; seconded by Councilman Bartholf , RESOLVED , that the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca hereby approve the following advertisment for Zoning Officer/Building Inspector . ZONING OFFICER/BUILDING INSPECTOR - TOWN OF ITHACA - to administer and enforce the zoning laws , sign law , local laws , and building codes of the Town of Ithaca ; to review applications for buildings and sign permits and certificates of occupancy , issue such permits , violation notices and appearance tickets , must work closely with all Town offices and counterparts in adjoining municipalities . Education and training : Associate ' s Degree in building construction technology , related field or equivalent training and experience in health or life safety administration : Certification as Code Enforcement Official within 18 months of hire will be required . Salary range $ 15 , 000 - $22 , 000 . Send resume to Town of Ithaca , Personnel Office , 126 East Seneca Street , Ithaca , New York 14850 . (Desch , McPeak , Raffensperger , Cramer , Howell , Bartholf and Leary voting Aye . Nays - none) . Supervisor Desch then appointed himself as Chairperson of the Zoning Officer/Building Inspector Interview Committee . He then appointed the committee to consist of Councilwoman Raffensperger , Councilman Cramer , Henry Aron , Larry Fabbroni and Monty May , CODDINGPON ROAD CO MUNITY CENTER The following letter dated April 22 , 1986 was received from K . Shirley Brown : " Plans are in the works for our second Summer Program for area children at the Community Center . We will be hiring a new director and assistant for this year ' s program (Jane Tesdall , unfortunately is not available this year ) . The program will consist of two , two week sessions beginning July 7th , and will accomodate up to 18 children , ages 3 to 11 . Admission is on a first come , first serve basis . The hours will be 9 : 00 a .m . to 12 : 00 noon , Monday through Thursday . Snacks will be provided by the parents . The program will be announced in an upcoming South Hill School Newsletter , and a flyer from the Center which will be sent not only to members of the Center , but will be hand delivered to the whole south hill community . As with last year ' s program , there will be no regulation by the Health Department , since the program is so small , but if required we will send them a brief description of the program . Adequate insurance coverage has already been arranged . A daily schedule will be worked out so that the Day Care and the Sumner Program can run independently , but we did find that last • year if it rained (which it did several times ) , having both groups in the building did present a space problem . What we propose is building a simple canvas " tent" over the skating rink out back to allow the children in the summer program to work on their projects and activities outdoors even if it should rain . The expected cost of materials for this " tent " is $ 200 . 00 and we ask your assistance in purchasing the needed materials . A sketch of the " tent " is included . As an added note , the Day Care Center expects to send in our application for state licensing as a Day Care Center ;sometime in the next month . We are not sure how the inspectors will feel about the Summer Program and The Day Care sharing same of the same Town Board 7 June 9 , 1986 space and are trying to avoid any problems that may arise from the situation . The program itself will include arts and crafts , music , recreation and a swim trip to Buttermilk Falls for each session . Our budget for the program is . Salary - Director . . . . . . . . $300 . 00 ( 16 days , 3 ) hours per day , plus set-up and planning time ) Salary - Assistant . . . . . . . $ 175 . 00 ( 16 days , 3 hours per day) Supplies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 75 . 00 (Games , art materials , balls , etc . ) • Materials for "tent .. . . . . . $200 . 00 (Canvas , concrete , poles ) Total $ 750 . 00 Last year ' s Summer Program was a great success and already we have had several inquiries as to when this year ' s program will begin . Thank you for your continued support . " Councilman Bartholf stated that when the Coddington Road Community Center first started operating again , he thought we agreed to set aside so much money and then no more? Supervisor Desch responded that this was about the level of commitment for funding for last summers program . The amount in the budget is for the playingfields , this is an additional item . Councilwoman Howell asked if the Town was not still supporting the Youth Bureau? Supervisor Desch responded , yes . RESOLUTION NO . Motion by Councilman McPeak ; seconded by Councilwoman Raffensperger , WHEREAS , the Coddington Road Community Center offers a summer program to area children and the Town of Ithaca has supported this program in the past , and WHEREAS , application has been made for additional State Aid in the amount of $ 327 . 00 to be received by the Town on behalf of this program and Aid has been approved , NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED , that the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca hereby authorizes $ 750 . 00 to be paid to the Coddington Road Community Center for the summer program as outlined in their letter of April 22 , 1986 . Appropriation to be made from General Fund Townwide - Playground and Recreation A7140 . 401 with partial reimbursement of $ 327 . 00 from additional State Aid through the Tompkins County Youth Bureau . • (Desch , McPeak , Raffensperger , Cramer , Howell , Bartholf and Leary voting Aye . Nays - none ) . AGREEMENT TO SPEND TOWN HIGHWAY FUNDS Town Engineer Fabbroni reported that he had gone over the list of roads we want to pave , with Highway Superintendent Robert Parkin . He reported that the list is part of the 10-Year Paving Program plus some upgrading . In answer to the petition received from the residents of Kay Street the previous meeting regarding the dust , he Town Board 8 June 9 , 1986 noted that Kay Street is about 25 to 30 years old . It would be painful for the residents to see ditches ccme back as they now mow up to the road edge . In 1976 , when the cost of oil was very high , a sand type of overlay was used experimentally on Kay Street , Councilman Cramer stated that the Highway Committee plans to meet with the residents to let them know what was proposed . Town Engineer Fabbroni added that it would not change the cost of the paving , no matter which drainage system was used . RESOLUTION N0 . • Motion by Councilman Cramer ; seconded by Councilman Bartholf , RESOLVED , THAT THE Town Board of the Town of Ithaca herby approves the Agreement to Spend Town Highway Funds . (Copy of the Agreement attached to the Official Minutes ) . (Desch , McPeak , Raffensperger , Cramer , Howell , Bartholf and. Leary voting Aye . Nays - none ) . ANNUAL REPORT OF TOWN MILEAGE RESOLUTION NO . Motion by Councilman Cramer ; seconded by Councilman McPeak , RESOLVED , that the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca hereby accepts the Annual Report of Town Mileage , present total mileage being 40 . 07 miles , as prepared and presented by the Highway Superintendent , Robert Parkin . (Desch , McPeak , Raffensperger , Cramer , Howell , Bartholf and Leary voting Aye . Nays - none ) . RATIFY AGREEMENT WITH INTERIM APPOINTMENT OF BUILDING INSPECTOR Supervisor Desch introduced Gary Wood , who ' s firm will be performing the functions of the Building Inspector . The Supervisor noted that Mr . Wood was present to answer any questions the Board members might have . Councilwoman Raffensperger asked Mr . Wood what hours he would be available to talk with persons at the Town Hall ? Mr . Wood responded that Mr . Phelps would be at Town Hall at 9 : 00 A .M . We will spend as much time in the office as is necessary to complete the paper work , however , messages can be taken when someone is not here . Mr . Wood went on to say that most of the work would be out in the field . Councilman Cramer questioned Mr . Wood on other functions relating • to the construction of buildings and the issuance of permits . Mr . Wood responded that for instance , the Board of Fire Underwriters does the electrical inspection , he went on to say that he has State resources , both in Albany and New York City that he can call on if any problems arise . Councilman Cramer asked Mr . Wood if he felt the time he had allocated was accurate ? Town Board 9 June 9 , 1986 Mr . Wood responded that more time could always be used , however , he was unable to give the Town any more time noting , however , that they were here to perform code enforcement not as the owner ' s reps . Town Attorney Barney remarked to Mr . Wood , in terms of issuing the Building Permits , you will issue the permit , you will take the responsibility? Mr . Wood responded that Burr Phelps a technician employed by him does the leg work for him (Mr . Wood) . Councilman Cramer questioning the liability , stated that he wondered how the Town would be idemnified and how Mr . Wood ' s • liability insurance would cover him on the job? Town Attorney Barney asked Mr . Wood if he carried malpractice V nsurance ? Mr . Wood replied that he does not carry insurance and has not been able to obtain it . Mr . Wood stated that he was now reapplying and he expected in a short time to have insurance , as the insurance market seems to have lightened up a bit . Mr . Wood went on to say that the policy he was applying for would only cover him during the period he had insurance . Will not pay on claims later , after the insurance is cancelled . Town Attorney Barney asked Mr . Wood if he would be opposed to signing a hold harmless agreement . Mr . Wood responded , yes I would . In the other Towns we act as employees . Supervisor Desch asked the Town Attorney if he would write a hold harmless agreement? Attorney Barney responded that if Mr . Wood would not sign the agreement , then there was no sense in his writing the agreement . Mr . Wood then went on to question Mr . Barney , what you are asking me is to sign an agreement in case I do something wrong? Town Attorney Barney responded , if you do something wrong which causes a law suit the agreement would hold the Town harmless for your actions . Mr . Barney remarked that he did not know if Mr . Wood has the resources to handle such a settlement . Employees of the Town are covered for such mistakes under the Town insurance policy . Mr . Wood stated that the problem with making him an employee of the Town was that he was stretched out too far and must , therefore , rely on other people . Mr . Wood went on to say that he would :rather not sign an agreement , as the insurance companies ask if you have signed a hold harmless agreement . Town Attorney Barney questioned if there was any way to add Mr . Wood to the Town ' s policy . He remarked that Mr . Boothroyd would • need to be consulted . Mr . Wood remarked that what the Town Attorney was talking about was Professional Liability Insurance . He stated that he felt the Town ' s General Liability Insurance should cover employees but he did not know if it would cover a Professional Consultant , Supervisor Desch remarked that there was a need to keep going and not create a bigger back log . Town Board 10 June 9 , 1986 Town Engineer Fabbroni remarked that his only comment was one that he had already made to the Supervisor and Mr . Wood , that he felt we were being very optimistic that twenty hours per week would be adequate . The backlog has gotten worse since the death of the Building Inspector . RESOLUTION N0 . Motion by Councilman McPeak , seconded by Councilwoman Howell , WHEREAS , the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca at a special meeting on May 23rd , assigned the Building Inspector/ Zoning Officer function to a direct line responsbility to the Town Board , and • WHEREAS , the loss of Mr . Lewis Cartee and the extremely heavy work load in these functional areas require emergency action , and WHEREAS , the Town Supervisor has obtained a proposal from a competent engineering firm specializing in building code enforcement area , and WHEREAS , Gary L . Wood is currently performing building inspection services in several other municipalities in Tompkins County , and WHEREAS , the proposal for Professional Services is responsive to the emergency needs of the Town , and WHEREAS , a majority of the Town Board members concurred with the recommendation of the Town Supervisor that Mr . Wood start , effective immediately , on June 5 , 1986 , NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED , that the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca hereby ratifies the action of the Town Supervisor in responding to the emergency needs for building inspection services , and FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED , that the proposal of Mr . Gary L . Wood be accepted for a period of three months at an estimated cost to the Town of $ 6 , 000 , and FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED , that the Town Board reaffirms its comm to fill the vacancy i mmm n the permanent position of Zoning Officer/Building Inspector as rapidly as possible . (Desch , McPeak , Raffensperger , Howell , Bartholf and Leary voting Aye . Nays - Cramer) . PROPOSED MIX USE ZONE - BIGGS COMPLEX Frank Liguori , Tompkins County Planning Commissioner presented to the Board , the County ' s proposed mixed use for the Biggs Complex . Mr . Liguori stated that the County presently owns 129 acres of land at the old hospital , several of the original acres were sold to the Community Hospital . The 129 acres were zoned R-30 by the Town . In • the R-30 zoning , the County was permitted to use the land for County uses only . The Zoning Board of Appeals did authorize a variance for Oddessy Research in Biggs Center A . The County has applications on file for high technology use plus office use , etc . Mr . Liguori went on to say that in May they had met with the Planning Board . Two actions rezoning and a subdivision n p_Lan are being considered . The Planning Board did approve the environmental review of the subdivision plan as an unlisted action . The original map that was filed included some 47 acres of land , that caused concern , especially with the people on Indian Creek Road as to what Town Board 11 June 9 , 1986 the County planned on using this land for . It was pointed out that the County had no plans for this acreage but was told by the Town Planner to include it in the map as it would make a nice neat package . The Planning Board members suggested the County consider a buffer zone . Mr . Liguori stated that the large acreage has now been excluded and the County was in the process of submitting a map with 22 . 6 acres which will include the main part of Biggs and a service road , also a free standing house . He again noted that no vacant land was included in the current proposal . Mr . Liguori stated that with a Mix Land Use Zone the County desires to house business offices , professional offices , a food service and day care center , things • that have occurred in the past . Supervisor Desch stated that one reason Mr . Liguori was here is because of the proposed amendment to Local Law # 2 - 1984 regarding the establishment of Mixed Use Zones . NEW YORK STATE DISABILITY INSURANCE RESOLUTION NO . Motion by Councilman Cramer , seconded by Councilwoman Howell , WHEREAS , the Town of Ithaca has elected to provide New York State Disability Insurance to its employees , and WHEREAS , it was not specified which employees or other officials were to be included in this Plan , NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED , that New York State Disability Insurance is available to all Town of Ithaca full-time and part-time permanent employees and temporary employees who have been hired for an anticipated employment period of six months or more , and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED , that elected officials of the Town and members of the Town Board , Zoning Board of Appeals and Planning Board are not eligible for disability insurance through the Town of Ithaca . (Desch , McPeak , Raffensperger , Cramer , Howell , Bartholf and Leary voting Aye . Nays - none ) . SALARY INCREASE FOR PLANNING BOARD SECRETARY RESOLUTION NO . Motion by Supervisor Desch ; seconded by Councilman Cramer , WHEREAS , there is a marked increase in Planning Board activity requiring additional time on the part of the Recording Secretary • for attendance at meetings and taking minutes , NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED , that the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca hereby authorize the fee paid for these services be increased from $35 . 00 per meeting to $40 . 00 per meeting , effective June 1 , 1986 . (Desch , McPeak , Raffensperger , Cramer , Howell , Bartholf and Leary voting Aye . Nays - none ) . Town Board 12 June 9 , 1986 TOWN OF ITHACA WARRANTS RESOLUTION NO Motion by Councilman Cramer ; seconded by Councilunnan Raffensperger , RESOLVED , that the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca hereby approves the Town of Ithaca Warrants dated June 9 , 1986 , in the following accounts : General Fund - Town Wide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 87 , 505 . 61 General Fund - Outside Village . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 18 , 146 . 41 • Highway Fund . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 42 , 518 . 15 Water & Sewer Fund . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 96 , 762 . 44 Fire Protection Fund . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 86 , 370 . 00 Capital Projects Fund . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 808 , 413 . 05 Revenue Sharing Fund . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 11022 . 11 Lighting Districts Fund . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 409 . 18 (Desch , McPeak , Raffensperger , Cramer , Howell , Bartholf and Leary voting Aye . Nays - none) . BOLTON POINT WARRANTS RESOLUTION NO Motion by Supervisor Desch , seconded by Councilman Cramer , RESOLVED , that the Bolton Point Warrants dated June 9 , 1986 , in the Operating Account are hereby approved , in the amount of $ 75 , 549 . 96 after review and upon the recommendation of the Southern Cayuga Lake Intermunicipal Water Commission , they are in order for payment . (Desch , McPeak , Raffensperger , Cramer , Howell , Bartholf and Leary voting Aye . Nays - none ) . PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE REZONING OF LANDS ALONG FIVE MILE DRIVE FROM THE TOWN OF ITHACA/CITY OF ITHACA LINE TO THE ELMIRA ROAD (NYS ROUTE 34 ) , FROM RESIDENCE DISTRICT R9 , LIGHT INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT , AND INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT TO RESIDENCE DISTRICTS R15 , R30 AND MULTIPLE (PARCEL N0 . 6-31-2-20 ) Proof of posting and publication of a public hearing to consider the rezoning of lands along Five Mile Drive from the Town of Ithaca/City of Ithaca line to the Elmira Road (NYS Route 34 ) , from Residence District R9 , Light Industrial District , and Industrial District to Residence Districts R15 , R30 and Multiple (Parcel No . 6-31-2-20 ) having been presented by the Town Clerk , the Supervisor opened the Public Hearing . The following resolution was adopted by the Planning Board on May • 20 , 1986 recanmending to the Town Board the rezoning of certain lands along Five Mile Drive : V�fiEREAS 1 . The Town of Ithaca Planning Board has reviewed the proposed rezoning of land along Five Mile Drive from the Town of Ithaca/City of Ithaca line to the Elmira Road (NYS Route 13 / 34 / 96 ) , from Residence District R9 , Light Industrial District , and Industrial District , to Residence Districts R15 , R30 , and Multiple , at a Public Hearing held on May 6 and adjourned to May 20 , 1986 , and as Town Board 13 June 9 , 1986 presented and described in "Preliminary Draft Generic Environmental Impact Statement for the Rezoning of Lands in the Area of Five Mile Drive , Town of Ithaca , New York" dated April 11 , 1986 , revised April 18 , May 12 and May 20 , 1986 , prepared by the Town Engineering and Planning Department , 2 . The Town Planner has recommended that a negative declaration of environmental significance be made for the proposed rezoning . 3 . The Town of Ithaca Town Board is to be the lead agency in matters of rezoning pursuant to Town of Ithaca Local Law # 31 1980 . 4 . The Planning Board has determined the following : • a) There is a need for the proposed rezoning , in order to provide for orderly development which is in keeping with existing residential neighborhoods and floodplain and wetland areas . b) The existing and probable future character of the neighborhood will not be adversely affected . c ) The proposed rezoning is in accordance with a comprehensive plan of development in the Town , providing that the identification of land elsewhere in the Town which is suitable for modern industrial use and which might be rezoned for such use remain a priority objective of comprehensive planning efforts . NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED , 1 . That the Planning Board recommend and hereby does recommend that the Town Board make a negative declaration of environmental significance for the proposed rezoning , based on the aforementioned preliminary draft generic environmental impact statement and all other pertinent information . 2 . That the Planning Board recommend and hereby does recc mend to the Town Board that the rezoning of lands as described in the aforementioned preliminary draft generic environmental impact statement be effected . The vote of the Planning Board was unanimous . (Langhans , Baker , Mazza , May , Grigorov and Klein in attendance ) . Town Planner Susan Beeners stated that since last presentation , some changes have been made in modification of language . 7 ) acres in the flood zone was made Light Industrial . Ms . Beeners then showed the Board members an up to date map of the proposed rezoning . Ms . Beeners then went on to outline the various steps in the rezoning process . The Town Board , after reviewing the Draft Generic GEIS may determine that the action will be a positive determination of environmental significance , then a 30 day comment period will begin . By August 11th any comments would be included in the Final Generic GEIS . On August 11th the Town Board would . file the Final EIS , therefore , the September meeting would the earliest the areas could be rezoned . Supervisor Desch asked the Town Planner to make sure the Board members were clear as to where the change had occurred . Ms . Beeners showed the Board members on the map , an area adjacent to the City owned land that was zoned Light Industrial , 7 :) acres most of this property would not be non-conforming . Town Board 14 June 9 , 1986 A petition and letter , address to the Town Clerk , dated May 22 , 1986 from Dirk A . Galbraith was noted and follows : "Herewith please find protest signed by ten property owners within the area affected by the proposed rezoning of the Five Mile Drive area which was the subject of a public hearing before the Town Planning Board on May 20 , 1986 . The property owners who have signed this protest own approximately 58 acres of the affected land and ccanprise more than 20 % of the total land area included in the proposed change . Would you please see that this protest is presented to the Town Board prior to its meeting to consider the proposed zoning change . " ® The Petition states "We the following are apposed to the rezoning of the land in the area of Five Mile Drive as proposed by the Town of Ithaca " , and was signed by ten persons . William Mobbs , 272 Enfield Falls Road asked if the area was now zoned R-97 Supervisor Desch responded , sane of the area is presently zoned R-9 and some is zoned Light Industrial . William Mobbs remarked that under the new plan the flood plain land would be unusable because you can ' t build a house in a flood plain . Town Engineer Fabbroni responded , that you could build a house in a flood plain but it ' s not econanical to build a residence in a flood plain . William Mobbs remarked , land will go from some use now to unused land , Town Engineer Fabbroni responded that it ' s a parcel by parcel determination . Supervisor Desch added , this is one reason we have looked at the desirability of this rezoning . There are not many developers who would want to make this kind of a financial commitment for a building in this area . Town Planner Beeners added that an open space designation was the best use of this area . Town Engineer Fabbroni remarked that there was a likelihood of utilities becoming available to this area . An R-15 zoning would allow a higher density if utilities became available . Norbert Schickel , 494 Five Mile Drive stated that he felt the rezoning plan was excellent . The Inlet provides a natural buffer for industrial and residential . The City ' s part of the land , on Floral Avenue , is residential and the Town should continue the residential zone along this area . Mr . Schickel reminded the Board that there was law suit pending concerning the parcel owned by . Lawrence Hull , Mr . Schickel stated that he was totally opposed to any settling of the law suit to allow what ' s going on now or an extension of the present use , should Mr . Hull win the law suit . Dirk Galbraith , Attorney for Lawrence Hull stated that Mr . Hull has a map which has been color coded showing the people who have signed the petition against the rezoning . Mr . Galbraith went on to say that most of the private land owners are against the rezoning . He stated that if Mr . Hull ' s land is rezoned it will deprived him of his land and that he hoped the Board would consider the land owner ' s feeling . Town Board 15 June 9 , 1986 Town Attorney Barney asked Mr . Galbraith what Mr . Hull was using his property for? Mr . Galbraith responded , a plumbing shop . Town Attorney Barney responded that if the land were zoned Light Industrial Mr . Hull could not do much more without site plan approval . Why is he so concerned if the use if a non-conforming use ? Mr . Galbraith responded that we take the position that we don ' t believe the land was rezoned from Light Industrial to R-15 . Carol Ridall , 172 Seven Mile Drive stated that she would like to add her name to the petition as being against the rezoning . Tim Ciaschi , owner of Parcel No . 31- 2-30 stated that he purchased the property because of the zoning , Light Industrial . He asked if the businesses already there would be grandfathered? He went on to say that he has an ice corpany and a paper product company renting . If the ice company moves out , in Ithaca , it will be hard to replace with another ice company , if it must be replaced by the same type of business . Mr . Ciaschi stated that he was opposed to the rezoning . Town Engineer Fabbroni responded that another business of the same scale could replace an existing business . For instance ,, an electric company could replace a plumbing company . Any structural changes would require a review . William Mobbs stated that there is open land in the flood plain and a couple of the parcels are pastures with horses . What about extending the pastures into the residential area? Town Engineer Fabbroni responded that one parcel used for that becomes non-conforming . So much activity is allowed for so much acreage . The Board needs to relook at that one section of the Zoning Ordinance . Three horses are permitted on five acres , double horses if double acreage . Heinz Riederer , 496 Five Mile Drive stated that he was supportive of the rezoning of the area . The area has a residential character , particularly along both sides of Five Mile Drive . The traffic flow and character support further rezoning to residential . Anna Riederer , 496 Five Mile Drive added that she would like to keep the area the way it was and , therefore , was for the rezoning . Isabella Spencer , 108 Glenside Road stated that she was in favor of the rezoning . As no one else present wished to speak , the Supervisor closed the public hearing . RESOLUTION N0 . • Motion by Supervisor Desch , seconded by Councilman Cramer , WHEREAS , 1 . The Town of Ithaca Planning Board has reviewed and has reccn vended to the Town Board the proposed Rezoning of Lands along Five Mile Drive (N . Y . S . Route 13-A) from the Town of Ithaca/City of Ithaca line to the Elmira Road (NYS Route 13 / 34 / 96 ) , from Residence District R9 , Light Industrial District , and Industrial District , to Residence Districts R15 , R30 , and Multiple , at an adjourned Public Town Board 16 June 9 , 1986 Hearing held on May 20 , 1986 , and as presented and described in "Preliminary Draft Generic Environmental Impact Statement for the Rezoning of Lands in the Area of Five Mile Drive , Town of Ithaca , New York " dated April 11 , 1986 , revised April 18 , May 12 , May 20 , and June 9 , 1986 , prepared by the Town Engineering and Planning Department , 29 The proposed action is an Unlisted Action . The Town of Ithaca Planning Board is to be the Lead Agency in matters of rezoning pursuant to Town of Ithaca Local Law # 3 - 1980 . 3 . The Town Board has reviewed the "Preliminary Draft Generic Environmental Impact Statement for the Rezoning of Lands in the Area of Five Mile Drive , Town of Ithaca , New York " dated April 11 , • 1986 , revised April 18 , May 12 , May 20 , and June 9 , 1986 , prepared by the Town Engineering and Planning Department , and has considered the proposed Rezoning of Lands along Five Mile Drive (N . Y . S . Route 13A) from the Town of Ithaca/City of Ithaca line to the Elmira Road (NYS Route 13 / 34 / 96 ) , from Residence District R9 , .Light Industrial District and Industrial District , to Residence Districts R151 R30 , and Multiple , and as presented and described in this document at a Public Hearing held on June 9 , 1986 . NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED , 1 . That the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca hereby accept and does accept the "Preliminary Draft Generic Environmental Impact Statement for the Rezoning of Lands in the Area of Five Mile Drive , Ithaca , New York" , revised draft dated June 9 , 1986 . 2 . That this draft is to be filed and that a 30 day public comment period begin as required in 6 NYCRR 617 and Town of Ithaca Local Law # 3 - 1980 , and that a Public Hearing on the Draft. EIS will be held on July 7 , 1986 at 7 : 00 P .M . 39 That the Final Generic Impact Statement will be considered for filing on August 11 , 1986 , and that the Consideration of Rezoning of such lands be adjourned until at least 10 days after the final filing . (Desch , McPeak , Raffensperger , Cramer , Howell , Bartholf and Leary voting Aye . Nays - none ) . PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER AMENDING LOCAL LAW # 2 - 1984 , REGARDING THE PROCEDURE FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF LIMITED MIXED USE LAND USE DISTRICTS Proof of posting and publication of notice of a public hearing to consider amending Local Law #2 - 1984 , regarding the procedure for the establishment of Limited Mixed Use Land Use Districts having been presented by the Town Clerk , the Supervisor opened the public hearing . Councilman Cramer asked why the local law was being changed? • Town Attorney Barney responded , because of an inconsistency in the Zoning Ordinance . Section 46 and 46a says the Planning Board will review applications for the Limited Mixed Use Land Districts , however , pages later in the Zoning Ordinance it says the Town Board must refer any request to the Planning Board before the Planning Board can review any such requests . Councilman Cramer asked if the Town Board would retain the right of lead agency? Town Board 17 June 9 , 1986 Town Attorney Barney responded that the Town Board is lead agency under the rezoning . RESOLUTION NO . Motion by Councilman Cramer , seconded by Councilwaman Howell , RESOLVED , that the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca hereby declares a negative declaration regarding the Short Environmental Assessment Form as the amendment of Local Law No . 2 - 1984 , will not result in any significant adverse environmental impact as the action is a clarification of the procedure . • (Desch McPeak , Raffensperger , Cramer , Howell , Bartholf and Leary voting Aye . Nays - none ) . LOCAL LAW NO . 3 - 1986 Motion by Councilman McPeak ; seconded by Councilman Cramer , LOCAL LAW N0 . 3 - 1986 A FOCAL LAW TO AMEND THE ZONING ORDINANCE REGARDING THE PROCEDURE FOR ESTABLISHMENT OF LIMITED MIXED USE LAND USE DISTRICTS Local Law No . 2 of the year 1984 of the Town of Ithaca amending the Town of Ithaca Zoning Ordinance is itself amended as follows . A . Section 5 as set forth in said ordinance is deleted and a new Section 5 is inserted in its place to read as follows . ( a) Before submitting a general site plan to the Planning Board , the applicant shall submit the general site plan to the Town Board . (b) The Town Board , in its discretion , may require additional information , may refer the matter to the Planning Board for recommendation , or may establish a public hearing date on the proposed district . ( c ) No application for the establishment of any such district shall be referred to the Planning Board except by the Town Board . (d) The Town Board may impose other procedural requirements with respect to any application or with respect to a specific application as the Town Board may deem necessary and desirable . Be This law shall take effect on the date it is filed in the Office of the Secretary of State of the State of New York . • Supervisor Desch called for a roll call vote . Councilman Bartholf Voting Aye Councilman Cramer Voting Aye Councilwoman Howell Voting Aye Councilwoman Leary Voting Aye Councilman McPeak Voting Aye Councilwanan Raffensperger Voting Aye Supervisor Desch Voting Aye Local Law No . 3 - 1986 , was thereupon declared duly adopted . Town Board 18 June 9 , 1986 LIMITED MIXED USE LAND USE DISTRICT RESOLUTION N0 . Motion by Councilwoman Raffensperger ; seconded by Councilman McPeak , RESOLVED , that the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca hereby refer the proposal of the Tompkins County Planning Department for a Limited Mixed Use Land Use District , Tompkins County Owner , located at 1283 and 1287 Tr unansburg Road , Tax Parcel No . 24-3-2 . 2 , to the Town of Ithaca Planning Board for their consideration . • (Desch , McPeak , Raffensperger , Cramer , Howell , Bartholf and Leary voting Aye . Nays - none ) . FINANCIAL REPORT RESOLUTION NO . Motion by Councilman Cramer ; seconded by Supervisor Desch , RESOLVED , that the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca hereby accepts the Financial Report for the month of May . (Desch , McPeak , Raffensperger , Cramer , Howell , Bartholf and Leary voting Aye . Nays - none) . NEIDERKORN PROPOSAL ON ROUTE 96 Supervisor Desch presented the following proposal from Tom Neiderkorn , presented in a letter dated April 19 , 1986 , addressed to Mayor John Gutenberger . " I am submitting this proposal for a study and analysis of potential impacts of a relocated Route 96 up Ithaca ' s West Hill . This proposal is based on my letter to you of March 21 , 1986 , and the understandings and opinions expressed in that letter . My intention is to use , to the fullest extent , existing data that are available or will be gathered over the next few weeks by public agencies or ad hoc groups . I will supplement this with my own investigation to the maximum extent practical in terms of time and budget . It is not the purpose of a study such as I propose to provide an exhaustive and statistically definitive analysis of every possible aspect of this issue . Rather , I propose to examine selected specific concerns of the relocation proposal , identify major impacts related to these concerns , and provide an estimate of the likely magnitude and implication of such impacts based on available information and my personal knowledge of , and experience in , this community . • There are four specific aspects of the highway project that I propose to examine in this study : 1 . The potential impact of a relocated road on short - and long - range use of land on West Hill , particularly in the Town of Ithaca . This would include a consideration of existing land use , potential traffic changes on existing roads due to the new highway , the capaciaty of existing infrastructure , existing land value and ownership patterns , apparent market competition in the area , environmental characteristics , public Town Board 19 June 9 , 1986 policy and similar factors that would likely affect development in this area . 2 . The potential impact of a relocated road on Cass Park and the short - and long - range use of land in the area between Cayuga Inlet and the flood control channel ( the Island) . This would consider such things soil characteristics , land use and ownership patterns , possible future traffic patterns , properties to be taken for the new highway , developmental constraints , existing long - range development plans , public policy and an evaluation of the most appropriate use of West End land vis-a-vis the overall community land use picture . • 3 . Evaluation of the impact of various Route 96 relocation proposals on traffic patterns and neighborhood character in the rest of the con mity . This would focus primarily on cross-city routes and , to the extent that information is available or could be estimated , the positive and negative aspects of anticipated cross-city traffic patterns would be examined for the various Route 96 proposals . Pertinent railroad information , as this is gathered by the Town of Ithaca , would be incorporated into this section . 4 . The aesthetic and visual implication of alternative designs will be examined . This would include considerations of scale , mass , dimension , construction technique , views , kinesthetic experience and landscaping opportunities , particularly within the City . Pertinent information from the State ' s environmental impact study will be included if this information can be obtained . In addition to be above , I propose to review the specific physical designs for the various alternative routes and identify possible changes that might mitigate adverse impacts or improve the effectiveness of the new road . I have specifically not included in the scope of this proposal the following : a . An examination of the probability of loss of life or destruction of property due to traffic obstruction by railroad activity . b . An economic market analysis to assess the potential for new residential and nonresidential ( commercial ) development related to alternative highway designs . c . Cost-benefit analyses to identify and assess the immediate and long-term costs and benefits which might be associated with the alternative designs . These issues would require substantially more time to do well and would not , in my opinion , lead to an uncontrovertable conclusion that one solution was better than another . • z propose to provide a reproducible copy of any final report , including any maps that might be used . In addition , I would be prepared to make two public presentations during the study , the nature and timing of which would be determined by you The final report would be organized so as to facilitate comparisons of the various proposals . It would be primarily informational and , therefore , the inclusion of specific recommendations for one route or solution over another is not anticipated at this time . To do the study outlined above , I estimate it would take 200 to 250 hours of my time . I propose to do the study at cost , i . e . , actual Town Board 20 June 9 , 1986 time and overhead , and estimate it would cost up to a maximum of $ 8 , 600 . 00 . This figure includes the participation of a traffic and transportation engineer to assist with traffic movement impact analysis . To make the study most effective it will be necessary to have good cooperation from involved public officials , which I hope you can arrange . Existing studies and background data should be made available . It is also important that relevant long-range development policies and prospective or needed capital improvement projects in this part of the City and Town of Ithaca be considered and evaluated . In this regard , I would expect to arrange for a number of discussions with both public and private sector • individuals and groups . I propose to start work on this study as soon as authorized to do so and to bill monthly for work completed , based on time sheet records . Approval of this letter can constitute an agreement between us or the material herein can be adopted to any contractual form you require . If you would like to discuss further any modification of this proposal , or would like clarification on any aspect of it , please give me a call . " Supervisor Desch stated that the parties (City , County and Town representatives ) , agreed to go back to their Boards to request that each appropriate one-third of the $9 , 900 . 00 cost . Also , all agreed that the County Planner would be the lead person , to pull meetings , etc . , together . The Supervisor went on to say that Common Council would soon be contacted regarding the proposal , and that Frank Liguori would be taking the proposal before the appropriate County committee . Councilwoman Raffensperger asked if the Town would be getting their one-third worth? Supervisor Desch responded yes , the Niederkorn proposal is a very good proposal . RESOLUTION N0 . Motion by Councilwcmn Raffensperger ; seconded by Councilman McPeak , RESOLVED , that the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca hereby authorize the Town ' s participation in the Niederkorn proposal regarding the study and analysis of potential impacts of the relocation of Route 96 , and FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED , that the Town assume one-third of the cost , with the City and County also appropriating one-third of the cost each , of $ 9 , 900 . 00 necessary to complete the study . (Desch , McPeak , Raffensperger , Cramer , Howell , Bartholf and Leary • voting Aye . Nays - none) . Councilman Cramer asked how much additional staff time would be needed? Supervisor Desch responded , if we are going to pull this road off , we have to be ready to commit all the staff time and money that is needed . Councilwcman Raffensperger speaking to the Supervisor -- pull road off? Do you mean to get the information on the need for the road? Town Board 21 June 9 , 1986 Supervisor Desch responded , taking the necessary time and money needed to look at all the alternatives . ACCRUED VACATION AND SICK TIME BENEFIT FOR LEWIS CARTEE RESOLUTION NO . Motion by Councilman Cramer ; seconded by Councilwoman Howell , WHEREAS , Lewis D . Cartee , past Zoning Officer/Building Inspector for the Town of Ithaca had accumulated vacation hours and sick time as of his death on May 23 , 1986 , • NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED , that the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca hereby authorize the payment of approximately $ 1 , 600 . 00 for accumulated vacation and $ 660 . 00 for seven days sick time for an estimated total of $ 2 , 260 . 00 (Desch , McPeak , Raffensperger , Cramer , Howell , Bartholf and Leary voting Aye . Nays - none ) . ADJOURMMENT The meeting was duly adjourned at 8 : 05 P .M . Town Clerk •