HomeMy WebLinkAboutTB Minutes 2012-11-19Meeting of the Ithaca Town Board
Monday, November 19,2012 at 5:30 p.m.
215 North Tioga Street, Ithaca, NY 14850
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Board prior to or at the meeting. Adopted resolutions are embedded in the minutes; if
substantive changes were made to any draft resolution as presented, that draft
resolution will also follow for reference purposes. Please contact the Town Clerk's
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Agenda
1. Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance
2. Report of Tompkins County Legislature
3. Report of Ithaca Common Council
4. Persons to be Heard and Board comments
5. Board of Fire Commissioner's Quarterly Report
6. Consider referral of a request for a speed limit reduction on Pine Tree Road to
Tompkins County Highway Manager
7. Consider Approval of:
a. 2012-2013 Wage Scale for Office System Classification and Field System
Classification
b. Employee Wages for 2013
8. Consider resolution of support for NYS Parks, Recreation and Historic
Preservation's purchase of property on Trumansburg Rd (Hollochuck)
9. Consider setting a public hearing regarding a local law amending the Town
of Ithaca Code, Chapter 221 entitled "Signs" to provide an exemption for
certain banners at least 500 feet from public roads
10. Acknowledge receipt of the Independent Audit Report of the Town of Ithaca
Justice Court Fund
11. Consider Amendment to the Town of Ithaca Board Protocol and Procedures
Manual regarding Residency Requirements for Qtizen Advisory Committees
12. Consider setting a public hearing regarding the Danby Road/West King
Road Water Main Replacement Water Improvement Project *
13. Discuss West Hill Traffic Report
14. Consider Consent Agenda Items
a. Town of Ithaca Abstract
b. Bolton Point Abstract
c. Approve Floating Holiday
d. Establish interview committees
i Planning and Zoning Boards Combined
ii Ethics Board
e. Consider provisional appointment of a Senior Planner - Dan Tasman
f. Approval of Water and Sewer Re-levy of Delinquent 2011-2012 Water and
Sewer Rents
15. Report of Town Officials
16. Report of Town Committees
17. Intermunicipal Organizations
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18. Review of Correspondence *
19. Consider Adjournment
Meeting of the Ithaca Town Board
Monday, November 19, 2012 at 5:30 p.m.
215 North Tioga Street, Ithaca, NY 14850
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considered will only be attached if a substantive change was made so the public can track the
change(s) and discussion. Please contact the Town Clerk’s office with any questions.
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Minutes
**There is no audio for this meeting. Minutes are from notes taken at the meeting.
Item #1
Call to Order
Meeting was called to order at 5:32. Mr. Engman noted that there is a Zoning Board of Appeals
meeting in the boardroom at 7:00pm and if necessary, the Town Board would move to the
Aurora Room to finish any items.
Item #2
Report of Tompkins County Legislature – None
Item #3
Report of Ithaca Common Council – None
Item #4
Persons to be Heard and Board comments
Joseph HaefleFrank Baldwin and Claire Nicolette
, addressed the Board and spoke in favor of
the request for a reduction in the speed limit for Pine Tree Road. They described the road as
narrow in sections and busy with pedestrians and cyclists and hoped that the reduction would
increase safety in their neighborhoods as well as decrease the traffic noise. Ms. Nicolette was in
favor of additional traffic calming measures such as speed bumps.
Board Comments
Ms. Hunter addressed the Pine Tree Road request noting that Ms. Nicolette was not on the list of
emails forwarded to the Board and that in general, a petition was taken up by the residents of an
area and that was forwarded on to the County and then the State. She explained to the residents
who spoke that the more information given to the State, the better.
Mr. DePaolo asked about the status of the open burning issue that a resident brought to the Board
a couple of months age. Mr. Goodman responded that the Codes and Ordinances Committee
(COC) did look at it and agreed that they would put it in their queue for items to be scheduled for
review in 2013.
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Mr. DePaolo also noted that the Fire Commissioner’s quarterly report was on the evening’s
agenda and people have told him that Ithaca College has stated they do contribute to the cost of
fire protection and he was under the impression they did not. Mr. Engman explained that Ithaca
College contributes $60K for College Circle Apartments only. If they paid for their properties as
assessed they would pay $900K and Cornell University, which contributes $750K, if paid at
assessed value, would pay $1.1M so both are substantially under their support levels.
Mr. DePaolo also noted that he circulated to the board a response to Cornell’s rebuttal to the
Town’s Lake Source Cooling Analysis Attachment #1 (Cornell University’s response and the
Town’s rebuttal)
Item #5
Board of Fire Commissioner’s Quarterly Report
Bill Gilligan Attachment #2
Mr. Gilligan went over his written reports. The main focus the past quarter has been the budget
and the consolidation of the Volunteer Companies.
Mr. Engman asked about the estimates for roof replacements that Chief Parson had said he
would get to the Town. Mr. Gilligan stated that there were a couple of factors affecting that, the
main one being the City’s interest in installing solar panels which would move some of the
schedules for replacing station roofs up a bit. He said he would check with the Chief and get
back to the Town.
Item #6
Consider referral of a request for a speed limit reduction on Pine Tree Road to Tompkins
County Highway Manager
Ms. Hunter reiterated to the public that the more information that is sent in to the State, the better
the possibility for a reduction. She added that she did not see any accident statistics in the
documents in front of the Board, and that would help also. Mr. Weber stated that he would work
with Ms. Terwilliger on gathering any additional information from residents prior to sending the
request on to the County.
TB Resolution No. 2012- 199: Petition to Lower Speed Limit on Pine Tree Road between
Route 79 and Ellis Hollow Road
WHEREAS Jeffrey Smith, Tompkins County Highway Manager, addressed the Town Board at
the September 10, 2012 Town Board Meeting, with desires of the County Administration and the
residents in the area of Pine Tree Road to lower the speed limit from 35 mph to 30 mph and,
WHEREAS as the responses indicate the roadway is narrow with limited sight distances for
vehicles on Pine Tree Road and for residents accessing Pine Tree Road from their driveways
and,
WHEREAS heavy traffic during the morning and evening commute can be a threat to those not
in vehicles and children accessing school busses and,
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WHEREAS vehicle speeding is a problem, especially in the morning and evening when
neighborhood residents walk or bike along the road and,
WHEREAS the road has limited shoulders, and in some places, no safe off-road walking space
and,
WHEREAS the road receives high use, by all vehicle types, from eastern areas of the County and
beyond, accessing Cornell University and,
WHEREAS the Public Works Committee discussed the request at their October 16, 2012
meeting and voted to move the request to the Town Board for consideration;
Now therefore be it,
RESOLVED the governing Town Board of the Town of Ithaca does hereby request that
Tompkins County forward to New York State Department of Transportation Traffic Safety
Division the Town’s request to reduce the speed limit to 30 mph on Pine Tree Road between
Route 79 and Ellis Hollow Road.
MOVED: Bill Goodman SECONDED: Tee-Ann Hunter
VOTE: Ayes – Goodman, Hunter, Levine, Leary, Engman and DePaolo
Item #7
Consider Approval of:
a. 2012-2013 Wage Scale for Office System Classification and Field System
Classification
Mr. Goodman reminded the Board that this is the final step in the job classification and point
system project and the consultant that we have been working with recommended that we not
make any changes to our wage scale.
TB RESOLUTION NO. 2012-200a: Approval of 2012 and 2013 Wage Scales for Office
System Classification and Field System Classification.
WHEREAS, the Town Board approved of the Office and Field System Classifications in
October 2012; and
WHEREAS, the Personnel and Organization Committee reviewed the revised Wage
Scale for each system, which resulted in no adjustment to Hiring Minimum or Job Rate for any
classification for 2012; and
WHEREAS, the Public Works Collective Bargaining unit contract establishes a 2%
COLA for 2013, which is reflected in the revised Field Classification Wage Scale; and
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WHEREAS, Town Board approved a 2.0% Cost of Living Adjustment for the 2013
Wage Scale for Non-Collective Bargaining positions, which is reflected in the revised Office
Classification Wage Scale; and
Now, therefore be it
RESOLVED, the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca does hereby approve the Field
System Wage Scale for 2012 and 2013 and the Office System Wage Scale for 2012 and 2013.
MOVED: Bill Goodman SECONDED: Tee-Ann Hunter
VOTE: Ayes – Goodman, Hunter, Levine, Leary, Engman and DePaolo
b. Employee Wages for 2013
Mr. DePaolo asked about the positions that increased above the 2% COLA and thought that the
town passed these in the budget. Ms. Drake explained that the higher percentage positions are
those that are working through the 3 year cycle from hire rate to job rate and that although these
were approved at the same figures in the budget, the law requires the board pass a resolution with
a detailed chart of wage and associated person with position.
TB Resolution No. 2012-200b : Approval of Employees’ Wages for 2013
WHEREAS, the governing Town Board of the Town of Ithaca has reviewed the proposed wages
for the Town of Ithaca non-collective bargaining employees for the year 2013, utilizing the 2%
COLA REVISED wage scales approved by the Town Board November 19, 2012; and
WHEREAS, the Board has reviewed the wages established by the collective bargaining
agreement with the Public Works unit represented by Teamsters Local 317;
Now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, the governing Town Board of the Town of Ithaca does hereby approve the said
wages for the non-collective bargaining employees and collective bargaining employees for
2013, as filed in the Human Resources Office.
MOVED: Bill Goodman SECONDED: Tee-Ann Hunter
VOTE: Ayes – Goodman, Hunter, Levine, Leary, Engman and DePaolo
Item #8
Consider resolution of support for NYS Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation’s
purchase of property on Trumansburg Rd (Hollochuck)
TB RESOLUTION NO. 2012-201: Concurrence with the NYS Office of Parks, Recreation
and Historic Preservation’s Acquisition of 69.123 Acres of Vacant Land Associated with
the Holochuck Homes Subdivision
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WHEREAS, the Town of Ithaca Planning Board, on April 17, 2012, granted Final Subdivision
Approval for the proposed Holochuck Homes Subdivision, located between NYS Route 96
(Trumansburg Road) and NYS Route 89 (Taughannock Boulevard), Town of Ithaca Tax Parcel
No.’s 24-3-3.2, 25-1-5.1, 25-2-41.2, 26-4-37, 26-4-38, and 26-4-39, Low Density Residential
Zone, Medium Density Residential Zone, and Conservation Zone. The proposal involves the
construction of 106 town-home type units in a clustered neighborhood development that will be
concentrated on the west side of the property, closest to NYS Route 96, with two entrances
proposed from NYS Route 96, and
WHEREAS, condition “1.s” of the Planning Board’s Final Subdivision approval requires the
conveyance of a 65+/- acre parcel on the east side of the property to the New York State Office
of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation or other established non-profit corporation that
engages in land trust activities, and
WHEREAS, the 65+/- acre parcel is mainly zoned Conservation, is classified as Unique Natural
Area No. 97, Indian Creek Gorge and Lake Slopes, according to the Tompkins County Unique
Natural Area Inventory, and is characterized by steep wooded slopes, erodible soils, numerous
streams and stream gorges that drain to Cayuga Lake, the presence of rare or scarce plants
(purple bush clover and palmate violet), and old growth and mature forest, and
WHEREAS, the acquisition of the parcel will allow New York State to move forward with
development of that portion of the Black Diamond Trail running from Cass Park in the City of
Ithaca to Taughannock Falls State Park in the Town of Ulysses, and
WHEREAS, the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation has
entered into a contract with Holochuck Homes LLC to purchase 69.123 acres of vacant land
using Environmental Protection Fund monies to fund its acquisition, and has requested local
government concurrence for the acquisition, now
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town of Ithaca Town Board hereby concurs with the
acquisition of the 69.123 acres by the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic
Preservation.
MOVED: Eric Levine SECONDED: Herb Engman
VOTE: Ayes – Goodman, Hunter, Levine, Leary, Engman and DePaolo
Item #9
Consider setting a public hearing regarding a local law amending the Town of Ithaca Code,
Chapter 221 entitled “Signs” to provide an exemption for certain banners at least 500 feet
from public roads
Mr. Goodman noted that this is from COC and has been discussed at other meetings. The review
of the Sign Law as a whole will continue, but this will allow for certain banners that have been
requested by a number of academic and other attractions in the Town such as PRI.
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Ms. Hunter had questions about the impacts to the Viewshed ordinance that is also working its
way through COC. Ms. Leary and Mr. Goodman both stated that the banners look very small
from a distance and would have no impact. Mr. Goodman noted that it was his recollection that
the COC was waiting for a draft law from the Conservation Board to consider but that he would
make a note to check for any impacts or implications from this amendment to the Sign Law.
Mr. DePaolo asked about the zone this applies to, noting that Ithaca College is a medium density
residential and Mr. Goodman noted that in our Comprehensive Plan as drafted, the college would
become an institutional zone and the law would have to be changed to reflect that. Discussion
then turned to where the banners could be placed in relation to property lines. Mr. DePaolo
noted that there were not restrictions on where, other than the 500 feet, and what would happen if
that was at a property line that might affect that property. Discussion followed and Mr.
Goodman stated that he would add verbiage to protect adjacent property lines before the public
hearing.
TB Resolution No. 2012-202: Setting a public hearing regarding a Local Law Amending
the Town of Ithaca Code, Chapter 221 entitled “Signs” to allow certain Banners at least
500 feet from Public Roads
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca will hold a public hearing at the
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Town Hall, 215 North Tioga Street, Ithaca, New York on the 10 day of December, 2012 at 5:45
p.m. for the purpose of providing full opportunity for citizen participation and input in the
preparation of a proposed local law amending the Town of Ithaca Code, Chapter 221 entitled
“Signs”, to allow certain Banners at least 500 feet from Public Roads; and it is further
RESOLVED, that at such time and place all persons interested in the proposed local law may be
heard concerning the same; and it is further
RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk of the Town of Ithaca is hereby authorized and directed to
publish a notice of such public hearing in the Ithaca Journal and to post a copy of same on the
signboard of the Town of Ithaca.
Moved: Bill Goodman Seconded: Pat Leary
Vote: Ayes – Goodman, Leary, Engman, Levine, DePaolo and Hunter
Item #10
Acknowledge receipt of the Independent Audit Report of the Town of Ithaca Justice Court
Fund
Ms. Terwilliger noted that this is a standard resolution that is required by the state each year.
The audit was done months ago and noted in Town Board Correspondence and is in the folder
again this evening for the Boards convenience.
TB Resolution No. 2012 – 203: Acknowledge Receipt of the Independent Audit Report of
the Town of Ithaca Justice Court Fund.
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,
WHEREASin accordance with the Uniform Justice Court Act, the Town Justice Courts
provided their court records and dockets for examination to the Town, and
,
WHEREASSciarabba Walker and Company, LLP conducted an examination of Year Ending
2011 as prescribed and submitted their summary to the Town.
THEREFORE BE IT
,
RESOLVEDthat the Town Board acknowledges receipt of said report and will forward said
report to the Court Clerks for submission to the New York State Office of Court Administration
as required.
MOVED: Rich DePaolo SECONDED: Herb Engman
VOTE: Ayes – Engman, DePaolo, Leary, Levine, Goodman and Hunter
Item #11
Consider Amendment to the Town of Ithaca Board Protocol and Procedures Manual
regarding Residency Requirements for Citizen Advisory Committees
Mr. Goodman reported that this was discussed at both the study session and the Personnel
Committee and Ms. Brock noted that references in the Town’s Code should be updated to reflect
any changes.
The draft resolution was moved and seconded for discussion and Mr. DePaolo asked about
people with dual addresses. Ms. Leary responded that the guideline is usually the voting
residence or primary address where one spends the most time. Mr. Goodman added that this
amendment leaves wiggle room for someone that may own a vacation property or the like. Mr.
DePaolo felt that residency should be defined one way or the other so it is not arbitrary. He
asked if the Board could replace a member if they move out of the town and establish primary
residency outside of the town. Mr. Engman stated that it was his understanding that the if you
were appointed as a resident and you moved you would lose your spot but if you were appointed
as a nonresident then it doesn’t matter if you are or are not a town resident and the requirement is
set at the creation of the committee. Discussion followed.
TB Resolution No. 2012- 204: Amend Town of Ithaca Board Protocol and Procedures
Manual regarding Residency Requirements for Citizen Advisory Committees
WHEREAS, the Personnel & Organization Committee has discussed the concept of requiring all
members of the Town’s Citizen Advisory Committees to be Town residents, and recommends
such a requirement unless the Town Board states otherwise when creating such a committee;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca does hereby amend the Town of Ithaca
Board Protocol and Procedures Manual, Chapter 2. Town Board: General Powers and
Responsibilities, 2.07 Appointment of Boards and Committees, B. Creation and Role of other
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Boards and Committees, by replacing the last sentence of the bulleted paragraph beginning
Citizen Advisory Committees
with the following sentence:
“Members are appointed by the Town Board, and shall be residents of the Town, with their
membership ceasing if they move out of the Town, unless otherwise specified at the time of
creation of the Committee.”
and be it further
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca does hereby amend the Town of Ithaca
Board Protocol and Procedures Manual, Chapter 2. Town Board: General Powers and
Responsibilities, 2.07 Appointment of Boards and Committees, C. Qualifications, 1. Residency,
by replacing such sentence with the following sentence:
“Residency – Residency requirements for advisory boards and committees are noted in
applicable sections of the Town of Ithaca Code, and for Citizen Advisory Committees in Section
B. above.”
MOVED: Bill Goodman SECONDED: Rich DePaolo
VOTE: Ayes – Goodman, Hunter, Levine, Leary, Engman and DePaolo
Item #12
Consider setting a public hearing regarding the Danby Road/West King Road Water Main
Replacement Water Improvement Project
TB Resolution No. 2012-205: Order Setting a Public Hearing – In the In the Matter of
a Proposed Water Improvement in the Town of Ithaca, Tompkins County, New York,
pursuant to Article 12-C of the Town Law, to be known as the Town of Ithaca Danby
Road/W. King Road Water Main Water Improvement
PRESENT: Herb Engman, Supervisor; Bill Goodman, Deputy Town Supervisor;
Councilman Rich DePaolo, Councilman Eric Levine, Councilwoman Tee-Ann Hunter and
Councilwoman Pat Leary.
WHEREAS, a plan, report and map, including an estimate of cost, have been duly
prepared in such manner and in such detail as has heretofore been determined by the Town
Board of the Town of Ithaca, Tompkins County, New York, relating to the creation and
construction, pursuant to Article 12-C of the Town Law, of water system improvements to be
known and identified as the Town of Ithaca Danby Road/W King Road Water Main Water
Improvement, and hereinafter also referred to as “Improvement,” to provide such water
Improvement including extensions, to the present Town water improvement, such water system
Improvement to be constructed and owned by the Town of Ithaca, and
WHEREAS, said plan, report and map, including estimate of cost, were prepared by a
competent engineer, duly licensed by the State of New York, and have been filed in the office of
the Town Clerk of said Town, where the same are available during regular office hours for
public inspection, and
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WHEREAS, the area of said Town determined to be benefited by said Town of Ithaca
Danby Road/W. King Road Water Main Water Improvement consists of the entire area of said
Town excepting therefrom the area contained within the Village of Cayuga Heights, and
WHEREAS, the proposed Improvement consists of the water improvements set forth
below, and in the areas of the Town as set forth below, and as more particularly shown and
described in said plan, report and map presently on file in the office of the Town Clerk:
The proposed project will install 2,602 ft of new 8” water main on west side of Danby
Road and 1,809 ft. on W. King Road, between Danby Road, SR 96B, and Stone Quarry Road.
This will result in the replacement of 4,411 ft. of existing water main, together with related
ancillary facilities, and
WHEREAS, the maximum proposed to be expended by the Town of Ithaca for the
aforesaid Improvement is $ 850,000. The proposed method of financing to be employed by said
Town of Ithaca consists oftemporary financing under use of available reserves or a bond
anticipation note, and upon maturity of the bond anticipation note, the issuance of serial bonds of
said Town of Ithaca to mature in annual installments over a period not to exceed 20 years, such
bonds to be paid from assessments levied upon and collected from the several lots and parcels of
land in said Town of Ithaca water system benefited area which are deemed benefited by said
Improvement, so much upon and from each as shall be in just proportion to the amount of the
benefit which the Improvement shall confer upon the same, and
WHEREAS, it is now desired to call a public hearing for the purpose of considering said
plan, report and map, including estimate of cost, and the providing of the Improvement, and to
hear all persons interested in the subject thereof concerning the same, all in accordance with the
provisions of Section 209-q of the Town Law;
NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED, by the Town Board of the Town of
Ithaca, Tompkins County, New York, as follows:
Section 1. A public hearing shall be held by Town Board of the Town of Ithaca,
Tompkins County, New York, at the Town Hall, 215 North Tioga Street, in Ithaca, New York, in
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said Town, on the 10 day of December, 2012, at 5:45 o’clock P.M., Prevailing Time, to
consider the aforesaid plan, report and map, including estimate of cost, and the question of
providing the Improvement, and to hear all persons interested in the subject thereof concerning
the same and to take such action thereon as is required by law.
Section 2. The Town Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to cause a copy of this
Order with a Notice of Adoption to be published once in the official newspaper, and also to post
a copy thereof on the town signboard maintained by the Town Clerk, not less than ten (10) nor
more than twenty (20) days before the day designated for the hearing as aforesaid, all in
accordance with the provisions of Section 209-q of the Town Law.
Section 3. This Order shall take effect immediately.
The question of the adoption of the foregoing Order was duly put to a vote on roll call,
which resulted as follows: Herb Engman, aye; Bill Goodman, aye; Pat Leary, aye; Tee-Ann
Hunter, aye; Rich DePaolo, aye; Eric Levine, aye.
The Order was thereupon declared duly adopted.
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Item #13
Discuss West Hill Traffic Report
Mr. DePaolo suggested that this item be moved to another board meeting given the time
constraints. The Board agreed.
Item 14
Consider Consent Agenda Items
TB Resolution No. 2012-206: Consent Agenda
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca hereby approves and/or
adopts the following Consent Agenda items:
a.Town of Ithaca Abstract
b.Bolton Point Abstract
c.Approve Floating Holiday
d.Establish interview committees
i Planning and Zoning Boards Combined
ii Ethics Board
e.Consider provisional appointment of a Senior Planner – Dan Tasman
f.Approval of Water and Sewer Re-levy of Delinquent 2011-2012 Water and Sewer
Rents
MOVED: Pat Leary SECONDED: Bill Goodman
VOTE: Ayes — Leary, Goodman, Hunter, Levine, DePaolo and Engman
TB Resolution No. 2012-206a: Town of Ithaca Abstract
WHEREAS, the following numbered vouchers have been presented to the Ithaca Town
Board for approval of payment; and
WHEREAS, the said vouchers have been audited for payment by the said Town Board;
now therefore be it
RESOLVED, that the governing Town Board hereby authorizes the payment of the said
vouchers in total for the amounts indicated.
VOUCHER NOS. 2925 - 3005
General Fund Town wide 200,096.22
General Fund Part Town 6,149.30
Highway Fund Part Town 150,608.95
Water Fund 29,498.08
Sewer Fund 316,446.96
Fire Protection Fund 301,973.00
Forest Home Lighting District 49.91
Glenside Lighting District 19.79
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Renwick Heights Lighting District 26.39
Eastwood Commons Lighting District 36.08
Clover Lane Lighting District 4.59
Winner’s Circle Lighting District 6.83
Burleigh Drive Lighting District 15.95
West Haven Road Lighting District 63.39
Coddington Road Lighting District 36.83
Debt Service 1,800.00
TOTAL 1,006,832.27
TB Resolution No. 2012-206b: Bolton Point Abstract
WHEREAS, the following numbered vouchers for the Southern Cayuga Lake Intermunicipal
Water Commission have been presented to the governing Town Board for approval of payment;
and
WHEREAS, the said vouchers have been audited for payment by the said Town Board; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, that the governing Town Board hereby authorizes the payment of the said
vouchers.
Voucher Numbers: 1301-1379
Check Numbers: 14178-14256
Burdick Hill Tanks Project $ 258,253.55
N. Trip Rd T-main Project $ 303,275.73
Operating Fund $ 126,940.82
TOTAL $ 688,470.10
Less Prepaid $ 27,229.03
TOTAL $ 661,241.07
TB Resolution No. 2012- 206c: Approval of Floating Holiday for 2013.
WHEREAS, there is an annual poll conducted of all town and SCLIWC employees to
determine their preference for the next year’s floating holiday; and
WHEREAS, the majority of the combined employees of Town Hall and Public Works
Facility have indicated, Friday, July 5, 2013 as their preference for the floating holiday; and
WHEREAS, the majority of the SCLIWC employees have indicated, Friday, July 5, 2013
as their preference for the floating holiday;
Now, therefore, be it
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RESOLVED, the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca does hereby approve the Floating
Holiday for 2011 for Town staff as Friday, July 5, 2013 as requested by the majority of the
employees of Town Hall and Public Works staff; and be it further
RESOLVED, the Town Board does hereby approve the Floating Holiday for 2011 for
SCLIWC staff as Friday, July 5, 2013 as requested by the majority of the employees of
SCLIWC.
TB Resolution No. 2012-206d(i): Appointment of Planning Board and Zoning Board Joint
Interview Committee
WHEREAS, vacancies will exist on the Planning Board and Zoning Board of Appeals as
of January 1, 2013; and
WHEREAS, the Town Board wishes to appoint an Interviewing Committee to conduct
interviews and make a recommendation for appointments for the positions;
Now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca hereby appoints the following
persons to the Planning Board & ZBA Interviewing Committee:
Eric Levine, Town Board Member
Patricia Leary, Town Board Member
Tee Ann Hunter, Town Board Member
Fred Wilcox, Chairman, Planning Board
Kirk Sigel, Chairman, Zoning Board of Appeals
Susan Ritter, Director of Planning
Bruce Bates, Director of Code Enforcement
Judith C. Drake, Human Resources Manager
Sub: Rich DePaolo, Town Board Member
TB Resolution No. 2012-206d(ii): Appointment of Ethics Board Interview Committee
WHEREAS, vacancies will exist on the Ethics Board as of January 1, 2013; and
WHEREAS, the Town Board wishes to appoint an Interviewing Committee to conduct
interviews and make a recommendation for appointments for the positions;
Now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca hereby appoints Herb Engman and
Paulette Terwilliger, with Bill Goodman as a substitute to the Ethics Board Interviewing
Committee:
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MOVED: Pat Leary SECONDED: Bill Goodman
VOTE: Ayes – Leary, Goodman, Hunter, Levine, DePaolo and Engman
TB Resolution No. 2012-206e: Approve Provisional Appointment of Senior Planner -
Tasman
WHEREAS, the Town Board approves of the restructuring of the Planning Department,
which changes the Assistant Director of Planning title to a Senior Planner title with no change in
the classification grade; and
WHEREAS, the Town Board October 15, 2012, created two Senior Planner positions;
and
WHEREAS, Daniel Tasman has been serving provisionally as the Assistant Director of
Planning since January 3, 2011; and
WHEREAS, the Director of Planning and Personnel/Organization Committee
recommend the provisional appointment of Daniel Tasman, Assistant Director of Planning, to
one of the vacant Senior Planner position; and
WHEREAS, the said change in title, due to the restructuring of the department, will not
alter Mr. Tasman’s wages or benefits in any way;
Now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca does hereby provisionally appoint
Daniel Tasman, as a Senior Planner, effective November 19, 2012, at the same hourly wage,
benefit level and classification as he current holds; and be it further
RESOLVED, Daniel Tasman will need to take and be a reachable candidate from the
next civil service exam for Senior Planner.
TB RESOLUTION NO. 2012-206f: Relevy of Delinquent 2011/2012 Water & Sewer Rents
WHEREAS, $ 185,847.08 of outstanding accounts receivables for water and sewer
charges inclusive of penalties and related surcharges for the billing period 12/1/11, 3/1/12,
6/1/12, and 9/1/12 remain unpaid and due to the Town as of October 15, 2012; and
TOWN OF ITHACA – RECONCILIATION OF RECEIVABLES
ITEM# DESCRIPTION WATER SEWER TOTALS
1 Delinquent Relevies $ 120,957.71 $ 72,065.67 $193,023.38
2 Penny Write Offs $ 0.00 $ 0.00 $ 0.00
3 Billing Credits $ (7,813.14) $ 636.84 $ (7,176.30)
Account Receivable Balance: $ 113,144.57 $ 72,702.51 $185,847.08
TB 11-19-2012
Pg. 14
WHEREAS, (Item No. 1 above) $193,023.38 of delinquent water and sewer charges
inclusive of penalties and related surcharges for the billing period 12/1/11, 3/1/12, 6/1/12, and
9/1/12 remain unpaid and due to the Town as of October 15, 2012 to be relevied onto the 2013
Town and County Tax Bills; and
WHEREAS, (Item No. 2 above) $ 0.00 of delinquent water and sewer charges to be
written off the books; and
WHEREAS, Town Code Chapter 261 and Town Code Chapter 210 provides for all
delinquent accounts for payment of water and sewer rents and related charges to be placed on the
ensuing years tax roll as a relevy;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that this governing Town Board approves
delinquent water and sewer charges of $120,957.71 and $72,065.67, respectively, for relevy to
the 2013 Town and County Tax Roll; and be it further
RESOLVED, that a certified copy of this resolution along with a listing of those relevied
water and sewer charges are to be delivered to Tompkins County Assessment Department by the
Town Receiver of Taxes for the purpose of adding these delinquent charges to the 2013 Town
and County Tax Roll, the Finance Officer for accounting purposes, and to the Southern Cayuga
Lake Intermunicipal Water Commission for the purpose of reconciling and account billing
purposes.
Item #15
Report of Town Officials
Mr. Engman noted that a report from the Conservation Board regarding their Facebook page was
included in the packet for the meeting. The Conservation Board feels that it has been successful
so far with no problems or issues noted.
Mr. Engman commented on the fire station roof(s), noting that they may cost over $300K and
our share would have to come from somewhere since it was not budgeted for.
Mr. Engman reported that we have received a request from Tompkins County for the County to
be lead agency for the Pine Tree Road project. Ms. Brock explained the process noting that if
they decide to require and impact statement, they would run it and if they made a negative
declaration of environmental impact, the town would be bound by their decision. She added that
the Town could submit comments that they are supposed to take into consideration. Discussion
followed on what form our decision should be in and given the controversy and number of
concerns expressed by our residents, whether we should agree. Mr. Engman reminded the Board
that this is a County project and the Town’s role in it has always been to ensure that there were
safe paths for biking and walking and we have gotten that. Town staff is not up to speed on any
of the other details of the project. Discussion followed and the Board decided to put this on the
next agenda and have a draft resolution as well as a clear idea on who would be submitting our
comments to the County and on what timeline.
TB 11-19-2012
Pg.15
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Meeting adjourned upon a motion and a second at 6:43 pm.
Submitteupy
Paulette Terwilliger
Town Clerk
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Response to Ithaca Town Board LSC Permit Evaluation
Cornell University has reviewed the document "Analysis of the Draft SPDES Permit for Lake Source
Cooling Permit # NY0244741" prepared by the Town of Ithaca, dated November 2012. We offer the
following points of correction and clarification.
1. The document's authors assert, incorrectly, that the draft SPDES permit renewal for Cornell's
Lake Source Cooling (LSC) facility provides the university with a "potential lead role" in
developing a Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) allocation for phosphorus inputs to southern
Cayuga Lake. The TMDL will be developed by New York State Department of Environmental
Conservation (NYSDEC), and is subject to approval by the federal Environmental Protection
Agency (EPA). Cornell is required to fund development of a water quality model that can be
used by NYSDEC to complete the TMDL.
2. The stated chronology of southern Cayuga Lake's placement on state and federal lists of
impaired waterbodies and the granting of the LSC permit is not correct. The SPDES permit for
the LSC facility was issued in March, 1998 following a five year process of environmental review.
In June, 1998, NYSDEC included southern Cayuga Lake on its list of impaired waterbodies, as a
Category F water- meaning additional data were needed to verify whether water quality
conditions meet standards and criteria designed to support the designated uses. Southern
Cayuga Lake was listed in 1998 as "threatened" (this is the least severe category on the NYSDEC
scale that proceeds from threatened, stressed, impaired, precluded).
Southern Cayuga Lake was listed as a Category 1 waterbody—meaning that a TMDL approach
was needed to attain designated best use-in 2002 not 1998.
3. Aquatic plants (weeds) draw their phosphorus from the sediment, not directly from the water.
Thus, the repeated statements that the return flow from the LSC facility has harmed the lake by
promoting weed growth are not accurate.
4. The macrophyte problems are not a result of discharges from the LSC facility or any of the point
sources. The southern shelf is nutrient rich because erosion of the gorges delivers tons of
phosphorus-rich sediments to the lake each year. These sediments settle out on the southern
shelf and are available for the rooted plants to grow. There has never been a known nutrient
limitation on the macrophytes - but there was likely a light limitation, which the zebra and
quagga mussels have mitigated. These invasive mussels filter the water, allowing light to reach
the sediment surface deeper in the lake and promoting plant growth in the nutrient-rich soils.
5. The statement that "In the 12 years following inception of the discharge, water quality
monitoring data has shown a statistical link between the LSC discharge and the increase of
chlorophyll-a on the shelf..." is not correct. Two separate and powerful analyses have
Prepared by Cornell University | November 14, 2012
demonstrated NO statistical significant link between LSC discharge and elevated levels of
chlorophyll-a. This assertion completely mischaracterizes the statistical science in reports filed
by Cornell and reviewed by NYSDEC. There has never been a rigorous statistical or scientific
analysis put forth by any party to refute these two detailed statistical evaluations.
6. The potential impact of a return flow of cooler water on the lake's fish community was, in fact,
reviewed and a finding of "no significant impact" was reached in the project's Environmental
Impact Statement.
7. The authors of the Town of Ithaca report cite the reduction in phosphorus loading from the two
wastewater treatment plants as evidence that the LSC return flow should be restricted. In fact,
monitoring data clearly reveal that the significant reduction in phosphorus loading from the two
wastewater treatment plants has not reduced chlorophyll-a concentrations in southern Cayuga
Lake. This is the so-called "grand experiment" and the foundation for NYSDEC and Cornell
agreeing that a scientific evaluation of the impacts of phosphorus on the lake is needed. Lake-
wide chlorophyll-a levels have Increased 30%. Notably, levels increased in Seneca Lake too.
Clearly the point sources are not the issue - it is something else at the watershed scale. The
proposed TMDL framework is a step toward understanding the lake-wide phosphorous sources.
8. The report completely mischaracterizes the "anti-backsliding" provisions of state and federal
regulatory policy. The proposed LSC permit places a phosphorus limit on the LSC return flow for
the first time. The proposed permit is consequently more restrictive than the existing permit,
and is in full compliance with the anti-backsliding policy.
9. The reported chronology related to the low-level light to repel Mysis relicta from the region of
the intake is not correct. Prior to the boating accident, NYSDEC had reviewed and accepted a
comprehensive "light on, light off" evaluation of entrainment rates of Mysis relicta through the
LSC intake. The evaluation demonstrated that the lights had no impact on entrainment rates.
Consequently, NYSDEC did not require repairs to the lighting system.
Moreover, the extensive biomonitoring data generated to comply with the original LSC permit
requirements has led to the conclusion that entrainment of mysids (with or without the light
system) has no adverse impact on the lake's food web. The annual loss of this tiny organism
represented the biological equivalent of the food requirement of 1-3 lake trout.
The 2012 draft permit renewal reflects the most recent NYSDEC requirements for
biomonitoring, as set forth in the July 2011 Commissioners Policy CP-#52 "Best Technology
Available (BTA) for Cooling Water Intake Structures". The NYS requirements exceed the federal
requirements.
Prepared by Cornell University | November 14, 2012
10. Cornell completed all requirements and filings related to its permit to discharge heated water to
Cayuga Lake prior to issuance of the 1998 SPDES permit. This fact allows Cornell to legally
operate its facility.
11. The NYSDEC determination that ambient monitoring can be discontinued reflects the massive
amount of data gathered on southern Cayuga Lake between 1998 and 2012. During 2013, water
quality conditions of the entire lake and watershed will be assessed to support development
and calibration of the water quality model.
12. There is precedent for requiring permitted dischargers to undertake monitoring and modeling
that will improve the scientific basis for setting permit limits. NYSDEC has developed a process
for providing clear oversight and transparency. Cornell is funding model development, the
majority of the effort will be completed by an independent not-for-profit research corporation.
13. We were pleased to see the acknowledgement that any reductions in the use of LSC may have
the unintended consequence of increased air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions. Since
2001, the use of LSC as saved over 300 million kilowatt-hours of electricity, and reduced
greenhouse gas emissions by over 222 million pounds. This reduction in air emissions represents
the only significant environmental impact of the LSC facility.
Prepared by Cornell University | November 14, 2012
Cornell University has reviewed the document "Analysis of the Draft SPDES Permit for Lake Source
CoolingPermit # NY0244741" prepared by the Town of Ithaca, dated November 2012. We offer the
following points of correction and clarification.
1. The document's authors assert, incorrectly, that the draft SPDES permit renewal for Cornell's
Lake Source Cooling (LSC) facility provides the university with a "potential lead role" in
developing a Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) allocation for phosphorus inputs to southern
Cayuga Lake. The TMDL will be developed by New York State Department of Environmental
Conservation (NYSDEC), and is subject to approval by the federal Environmental Protection
Agency (EPA). Cornell is required to fund development of a water quality model that can be
used by NYSDEC to complete the TMDL.
The data gathering and modeling effort upon which a TMDL would be based Is proposed
to be led by Cornell and its associates. It's a distinction without a difference. See page 3
of the Cayuga Lake Modeling Project FAQ document:
httD://energvandsustainabilitv.fs.cornell.edu/file/Public%20FAO-
%20CLPP%20and%20permit.pdf
2. The stated chronology of southern Cayuga Lake's placement on state and federal lists of
impaired waterbodies and the granting of the LSC permit is not correct. The SPDES permit for
( the LSC facility was issued in March, 1998 following a five year process of environmental review.
* In June, 1998, NYSDEC included southern Cayuga Lake on itslist of impaired waterbodies, as a
Category F water- meaning additional data were needed to verify whether water quality
conditions meet standards and criteria designed to support the designated uses. Southern
Cayuga Lake was listed in 1998 as "threatened" (this Is the least severe category on the NYSDEC
scale that proceeds from threatened, stressed, impaired, precluded).
Southern Cayuga Lake was listed as a Category 1 waterbody-meaning that a TMDL approach
was needed to attain designated best use-in 2002 not 1998.
Draft or final, NYSDEC and Cornell were aware of the problems. The LSC Environmental
Impact Statement Table 2.3.3-14 shows that phosphorus values in the southern end of
Cayuga Lake were 30.8, 23.7 and 25.7 micrograms per liter for the years 1994,1995 and
1996, respectively, above the guidance value of 20 micrograms per liter commonly used
to indicate borderline eutrophic status.
3. Aquatic plants (weeds) draw their phosphorus from the sediment, not directly from the water.
Thus, the repeated statements that the return flow from the LSC facility has harmed the lake by
promoting weed growth are not accurate.
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There is an abundance of research regarding the effective absorption of soluble reactive
phosphorus from the water column by the shoots and leaves of certain aquatic rooted ^
macrophytes, including milfoil, common to Cayuga Lake. Some examples are cited
below. It is surprising that a research institution of Cornell's stature is continuing to
perpetuate the Idea that rooted macrophytes do not absorb soluble phosphorus from
the water column.
"Our results indicate that E. densa rapidly absorbs SRP from water, and that different SRP levels
in water produce significant differences in the macrophytic biomass and tissue P content."
http://www.limnetica.com/Limnetica/limne21a/L21a93.Nutrient.absorption.Egeria.den
sa.pdf
"Rooted aquatic plants typically grow from a root system embedded in the bottom sediment.
Unlike algae, they derive most of their nutrients from the sediments just like terrestrial plants,
but they may be able to absorb nutrients from the water column as well."
http://www.mass.gov/dcr/watersuDDlv/lakeDond/downloads/practical guide.pdf
"Once in the water column, phosphates can be utilized by aquatic macrophytes and algae."
"With less P available in the water column, less plant growth can occur."
http://www.marinebiochemists.com/phosarticie.html
http://www.apms.org/iapm/voll6/vl6pl.pdf (See Table 3 regarding the absorption of
Phosphorus by American and Eurasian Milfoil)
4. The macrophyte problems are not a result of discharges from the LSC facility or any of the point
sources. The southern shelf is nutrient rich because erosion of the gorges deliverstons of
phosphorus-rich sediments to the lake each year. These sediments settle out on the southern
shelf and are available for the rooted plants to grow. There has never been a known nutrient
limitation on the macrophytes - but there was likely a light limitation, which the zebra and
quaggamusselshave mitigated. These invasive mussels filter the water, allowing light to reach
the sediment surface deeper in the lake and promoting plant growth in the nutrient-rich soils.
The potential effects of zebra and quagga mussels notwithstanding, more soluble
phosphorus in the water column contributes to weed growth, as indicated by the literature cited
above.
5. The statement that "In the 12 years following inception of the discharge, water quality
monitoring data has shown a statistical link between the LSC discharge and the increase of
chlorophyll-a on the shelf..." is not correct. Two separate and powerful analyses have
demonstrated NO statistical significant link between LSC discharge and elevated levels of
chlorophyll-a. This assertion completely mischaracterizes the statistical science in reports filed
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by Cornel) and reviewed by NYSDEC. There has never been a rigorous statistical or scientific
* analysis put forth by any party to refute these two detailed statistical evaluations.
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Despite the vehement arguments of Cornell and its consultant, NYSDEC drew its own
conclusions and communicated those to Cornell in a series of letters. The NYSDEC
comments, as cited in the Town of Ithaca analysis, speak for themselves.
6. The potential impact of a return flow of cooler water on the lake's fish community was, in fact,
reviewed and a finding of "no significant impact" was reached in the project's Environmental
Impact Statement.
The potential impact of a cold water discharge was estimated using the CORMIX model,
a Cornell creation. There was no field research, no baseline data and, consequently, no
post-op data. Cornell, apparently, does not dispute the assertion that a coordinated
variance review for a cold water discharge to the epilimnion was ever conducted.
7. The authors of the Town of Ithaca report cite the reduction in phosphorus loading from the two
wastewater treatment plants as evidence that the LSC return flow should be restricted. In fact,
monitoring data clearly reveal that the significant reduction in phosphorus loading from the two
wastewater treatment plants has not reduced chlorophyll-a concentrations in southern Cayuga
Lake. This is the so-called "grand experiment" and the foundation for NYSDEC and Cornell
' agreeing that a scientific evaluation of the impacts of phosphorus on the lake is needed. Lake-
wide chlorophyll-a levels have increased 30%. Notably, levels Increased in Seneca Lake too.
Clearly the point sources are not the issue - it Is something else at the watershed scale.The
proposed TMDL framework is a step toward understanding the lake-wide phosphorous sources.
Cornell does not disagree that Lake Source Cooling will become the largest point source
discharger to southern Cayuga Lake during the summer months. Arguments can
certainly be made that synergistic effects beyond changes in phosphorus loading are
effecting relative levels of chlorophyll-a, but no one could argue that moving soluble
reactive phosphorus from the hypolimnion to the shallow shelf during the stratified
period doesn't increase production.
8. The report completely mischaracterizes the "anti-backsliding" provisions of state and federal
regulatory policy. The proposed LSC permit places a phosphorus limit on the LSC return flow for
the first time. The proposed permit is consequently more restrictive than the existing permit,
and is in full compliance with the anti-backsliding policy.
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Anti-backsliding provisions in the NYSDEC Technical Operational Guidance Series 1.3.6
call for evaluating the historical contribution of phosphorus to a ponded waterbody and
creating an effluent limitation that does not allow for the discharge to increase:
2, Any proposed expansion of an existing discharge within a lake watershed, which
would require a modiflcation of an existing SPDES permit, should provide BIT for
phosphorus removal to a degree that the annual quantity (mass loading, flow multi
plied by concentration) of phosphorus discharged after the modiflcation does not
exceed the phosphorus discharged prior to the modiflcation. An expansion is
defined, for purposes of this TOGS, to be an increase in the effluent flow of the sys
tem.
The fact that there has been no effluent limitation for phosphorus in the LSC permit is
immaterial. The only thing that matters according to the language above is the amount
of phosphorus historically discharged vs. the amount permitted to be discharged in the
future. According to TOGS 1.3.6, increased flow equals expansion. LSC will be allowed
to increase its flow and, therefore, Is an expansion.
The Town stands by its numbers and by Bert Bland's admission at the November 14**^
2012 meeting of the Special Joint Committee of the Ithaca Area Wastewater Treatment
Facility that, as proposed, the permit would allow an expansion over historical values.
9. The reported chronology related to the low-level light to repel Mysis relicta from the region of
the intake is not correct. Prior to the boating accident, NYSDEC had reviewed and accepted a
comprehensive "light on, light off'evaluation of entrainment rates of Mysis re//ctothrough the
LSC intake. The evaluation demonstrated that the lights had no impact on entrainment rates.
Consequently, NYSDEC did not require repairs to the lighting system.
Moreover, the extensive biomonitoringdata generated to comply with the original LSC permit
requirements has led to the conclusion that entrainment of mysids (with or without the light
system) has no adverse impact on the lake's food web. The annual loss of this tiny organism
represented the biological equivalent of the food requirement ofl-3 lake trout.
The 2012 draft permit renewal reflects the most recent NYSDEC requirements for
biomonitoring, as set forth inthe July 2011 Commissioners Policy CP-#52"Best Technology
Available (BTA) for Cooling Water Intake Structures". The NYS requirements exceed the federal
requirements.
Cornell does not dispute that its post-op opinions regarding the effectiveness of low-
level light mitigation on the entrainment of Mysis relicta differ from those proffered,
after field research, by its consultant in the LSC EIS. Likewise, Cornell does not dispute
that, due to repair and maintenance costs, it requested to discontinue low-level light
mitigation.
10. Cornell completed all requirements and filings related to Its permit to discharge heated water to
Cayuga Lake prior to issuance of the 1998 SPDES permit. This fact allows Cornell to legally
operate its facility.
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Despite Cornell's apparent intention to comply with the thermal discharge criteria
Identified in Part 704 of the New York State Environmental Conservation Law, there Is
no evidence that a variance was applied for or that a variance review was conducted
with the involvement of USEPA.
11. The NYSDEC determination that ambient monitoring can be discontinued reflects the massive
amount of data gathered on southern Cayuga Lake between 1998 and 2012. During 2013, water
quality conditions of the entire lake and watershed will be assessed to support development
and calibration of the water quality model.
The Town of Ithaca supports the development of a watershed management plan and
enhanced monitoring, but not at the expense of LSC permit-compliance monitoring.
According to NYSDEC, permit-compliance monitoring has shown a statistically significant
increase in chlorophyll-a attributable to LSC. Given that fact. It makes no sense to the
Town of Ithaca to allow the elimination of the only monitoring that could attribute
ongoing and future LSC-reiated impacts.
12. There is precedent for requiring permitted dischargers to undertake monitoring and modeling
that will improve the scientific basis for setting permit limits. NYSDEC has developed a process
for providing clear oversight and transparency. Cornell is funding model development; the
majority of the effort will be completed by an independent not-for-profit research corporation.
The "independent not-for-profit research corporation" has been Lake Source Cooling's
paid monitoring consultant since the project's inception and argued against NYSDEC's
conclusions regarding the BACI study. The Town of Ithaca believes that there are other
qualified entities that could do the job without perpetuating the appearance of a
conflict of interest.
13. We were pleased to see the acknowledgement that any reductions in the use of LSC may have
the unintended consequence of increased air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions. Since
2001, the use of LSC as saved over 300 million kilowatt-hours of electricity, and reduced
greenhouse gas emissions by over 222 million pounds. This reduction in air emissions represents
the only significant environmental impact of the LSC facility.
Pitting air pollution against water pollution is not an effective sustainability strategy.
There are mitigations available to Cornell, as there have been for the past 12 years, that
would allow for equivalent reductions in greenhouse gases, while potentially eliminating
water quality impacts to the shelf related to LSC.
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Boarrd of Fire Commissioners
Report to Ithaca Town Board
' November 19,2012
The following is a summary of the Board of Fire Commissioners quarterly report to the Ithaca
Town Board for the 3'^'' quarter of 2012 including the year to date call activity summary:
Included with this report are;
• The Fire Chiefs Report given at the October 9,2012 BFC meeting. This includes the
Fire Marshal's Report & Fire Prevention Bureau activity.
• The financial operations summary through September 30,2012.
• The department call activity reports for January 1- Sept. 30,2012. (also posted on city
Website:
httD://www.egovlink.com/public documentsJOO/ithaca/published documents/Minutes of Meetings/Board of Fire
ComiTiissioners/2012/10-09-
12%20BOARD%20QF%20FIRE%20COMMISSIONERS%20Meeting%20Minutes 1 .pdf
Fire Department Operational Staffing (Sent 30.2012),
• As of Sept 30,2012 the Active Fire Fighting staffing totaled 64 (on duty staffing-1
Chief, 5 Assistant Chiefs, 9 lieutenants, & 49 Fire Fighters) plus 1 Deputy Chief on per
diem.
• The Fire Chief will keep the Deputy Fire Chiefs position open through 2013. A portion
of the Deputy chiefs responsibilities will be covered by former Deputy Chief Tom
Dormanon a per diem basis.
Volunteer ComDanv Organization -
The restructuring of the volunteer companies has moved forward. Seven of the eight volunteer
Companies were disbanded and the 14 active volunteer members of these companies transferred
into Neriton Company #9. There are currently 15 active volunteers with the department, the
majority of these are Fire Police. The Board, the members of Company 9, and the Chief are
working on reviewing requirement for volunteers and anticipate actively recruiting more
volunteers beginning early in 2013.
2013 Fire Department Budget - The Fire Department budget was passed by the Common
Council as part of the City Budget. Two line firefighting positions will not be filled when the
current staff retires. The administrative support for the department has been reduced from 2.5 to
1 position. The Fire Chiefs report provides additional information on the 2013 budget.
Board Agendas & Minutes
The Board is working with the Fire Chief and the City Clerk's Office and has posted BFC
meeting agendas and minutes on the City Website. Agenda's for meetings in 2012.
httD://www.egovlink.com/ithaca/docs/menu/home.asp?path=/public documents300/ithaca/publis
hed documents/Agendas
BFC Report to Tovm of Ithaca Board 13 Feb. 2012
Items in progress;
1 Charter Review- the BFC continues to review and discuss changes in the charter relating
to the role and responsibilities of the Board of Fire Commissioners.
2 Resource recovery -the Board will be reviewing the status of a draft recommendation
sent for review to the City Attorney.
3 County Fire-Disaster - EMS Advisory Board- no new action on this issue.
4 Training Center Facility Project - this is still under consideration, no construction has
been authorized due to the training site being located on land designated as City Park
land.
5 Town Ad Hoc Fire Service Committee and Town concerns about the cost of Fire Service
to the Town. The Board would like to remain involved with the Town in the on-going
discussions on this complex issue.
6 The Board is reviewing the role of volunteers in the Ithaca Fire Department- see
information above regarding reorganization of volunteer companies.
Respectfully Submitted,
Bill Gilligan
Chair, Board of Fire Commissioners /
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MEMORANDUM
To: Board of Fire Commissioners
From: Tom Parsons, Fire Chief
Date: October 8th, 2012
Re: Fire Chiefs Monthly Report to the Board of Fire Commissioners
LIFE SAFETY DIVISION
Administration
1) Career Personnel Report
PF.RSQNNEL STAFFING LEVELS
1 Chief
0 Deputy Chief (vacant)
5 Assistant Chiefs
9 Lieutenants
49 Fire Fighters
64 Uniform Personnel
1 Administrative Coordinator
Total employees as of 10/1/2012 - 65
a) Hiring/Recruitment Committee
• None
c) Retirements:
• We have one firefighter who has informed us that he will be retiring at the
end of the year.
d) Promotions:
• None
e) Recruit Fire Fighters:
• None
Page 2 of 4 - Fire Chiefs Monthly Report October 8th, 2012
d) Vacancies:
• Deputy Fire Chief: No Report
2) Budget Status
a) A budget Status Report: OnOctoberS"', 2012, the Mayor Myrick presented is
proposed budget to Common Council. The proposed budget eliminates 1
administrative assistant, and 4 fire fighter positions. Two of the four fire fighter
positions eliminated are through retirements, and the other two fire fighter
positions are through layoffs. The fire prevention bureau is eliminated and fire
inspection responsibilities are transferred to the Planning and Building
Department. The Mayor's budget also reduces funding by $21,000 in
administrative and program accounts. As a point of information, the Mayor also
proposes to add two new positions to the Planning and Building Department: a
Grant Writer, and a Housing Inspector.
b) Capital Budget - No Report.
3) County Communications and 911 Program:
a) The consultant hired by Tompkins County to review the 911 Center Operations
has sent his written report to the County. It is expected to be released to the
public very soon.
4) Grants and Donations
a) Training Center Project Funding: No Report
5) Resource Recovery Legislation
No Report
6) City Charter Update
No Report
Operations
1) Mutual Aid Calls: Quarterly Report
2) Selected Calls ~
Page 3 of 4 - Fire Chiefs Monthly Report October 8th, 2012
No Report
3) Support
No Report
LIFE SAFETY DIVISION
Fire Prevention Bureau
1) Code Enforcement Division:
The Codes Enforcement Division received 17 complaints for the month of September.
There were 12 complaints forwarded to the City of Ithaca Building Department and 2
complaints forwarded to the Town of Ithaca. There were 25 complaints closed out, and
39 complaints remain open since January 2012. All of the complaints that remain
open are complaints referred to other agencies or departments.
The Code Enforcement Division performed 78 fire safety and property maintenance
inspections or re-inspections, witnessed 4 alternative fire protection system test,
witnessed 3 fire alarm test, and witnessed 4 fire sprinkler system tests
The Code Enforcement Division issued: 18 Operating Permits for Assembly
Occupancies; 1 Operating Permit for Hazardous Occupancy; 1 Operating Permit for
Fireworks, 3 Alternative Fire Protection Certificate of Compliance; 1 Fire Alarm
Certificate of Compliance; 1 Fire Sprinkler System Certificates of Compliance; and 11
Certificates of Compliance for Fire and Property Maintenance Inspections for September
2012.
2) Fire Investigation Unit:
The fire investigation team performed 2 fire investigations in September: Both
investigations were at Ithaca College. The first was for a fire in a student lounge at
Talcott Hall. The cause of the fire was incendiary. The second was for a fire in a
stairway at Terrace 10. The cause of the fire is undetermined at this time.
3) Public Education and Special Events:
There were 2 public education events, 1 special event, and 2 child car seat inspections
performed by the department in September.
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OPERATIONS DIVISION ^
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Response
1) Quarterly Call Report
2) Emergency Management
No report
Support
1) Training Center
Quarterly Report
Training
Quarterly Report - The Training Officer's Report is not included. The Training
Officer is off on Vacation this week.
Volunteer Recruitment and Retention
1) Summaries of Service Hours: Quarterly Report I ^
2) There are currently 15 Active Volunteer Firefighters and Fire Police
3) Requests firom Company Members to become active: No Requests Received
4) We have received 1 application for membership and expecting another application soon.
Interviews have not been scheduled pending the outcome of the reorganization.
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Ithaca Fire Department
Incident Type Report (Group Summary)
Alarm Date Between {01/01/2012} And (09/30/2012)
Pet of Total Pet of
Incident Type Count Incidents Est Loss Losses
6 Good Intent Call
600 Good intent call, Other 50 1.39%$0 0.00%
611 Dispatched & cancelled en route 6 0.16%$0 0.00%
6111 Dispatched & cancelled en route - By 9 0.25%$0 0.00%
6112 Dispatched & cancelled en route - By Bangs 126 3.52%$0 0.00%
6113 Dispatched & cancelled en route - By CUEMS 49 1.37%
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6114 Dispatched & cancelled en route - By CU 42 1.17%$0 0.00%
6115 Dispatched & cancelled en route - By IC 34 0.95%$0 0.00%
6117 Dispatched & cancelled en route - By MA 4 0.11%$0 0.00%
6118 Dispatched & cancelled en route - By IPD 4 0.11%$0 0.00%
621 Wrong location 1 0.02%$0 0.00%
622 No Incident found on arrival at dispatch 15 0.41%$0 0.00%
631 Authorized controlled burning 5 0.13%$0 0.00%
651 Smoke scare, odor of smoke 7 0.19%$0 0.00%
552 Steam, vapor, fog or dust thought to be 7 0.19%$0 0.00%
653 Smoke from barbecue, tar kettle 3 0.08%$0 0.00%
^/**S^EMS call, party transported by non-fire 1 0. 02%$0 0.00%
S HazMat release investigation w/no HazMat 25 0.69%$0 0.00%
388 10.85%$0 0.00%
7 False Alarm & False Call
700 False alarm or false call. Other 10 0.27%$0 0.00%
7001 False alarm or false call. Other - Medical 16 0.44%$0 0.00%
710 Malicious, mischievous false call. Other 4 0.11%$0 0.00%
711 Municipal alarm system, malicious false 1 0.02%$0 0.00%
713 Telephone, malicious false alarm 2 0.05%$0 0.00%
714 Central station, malicious false alarm 23 0.64%$0 0.00%
721 Bomb scare - no bomb 2 0.05%$0 0.00%
730 System malfunction. Other 39 1.09%$0 0.00%
731 Sprinkler activation due to malfunction 5 0.13%$0 0.00%
733 Smoke detector activation due to 32 0.89%$0 0.00%
734 Heat detector activation due to malfunction 3 0.08%$0 0.00%
735 Alarm system sounded due to malfunction 93 2 .60%$0 0.00%
736 CO detector activation due to malfunction 21 0.58%$0 0.00%
740 Unintentional transmission of alarm. Other 73 2.04%$0 0.00%
741 Sprinkler activation, no fire -14 0.39%$0 0.00%
742 Extinguishing system activation 2 0.05%$0 0.00%
7^ifcj^Smoke detector activation, no fire -362 10.12%$0 0.00%
7 Detector activation, no fire -172 4 .81%$0 0.00%
7 Alarm system activation, no fire -113 3 .16%$0 0.00%
7h^ Carbon monoxide detector activation, no CO 19 0 .53%$0 0 . 00%
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Ithaca Fire Department
Incident Type Report (Group Summary)
Alarm Date Between {01/01/2012} And {09/30/2012}
Pet of Tot:al Pet of
Incident Type Count:Incidents Est Loss Losses
3 Rescue & Emergency Medical Service Incident
1,697 47.48%$0 0.00%
4 Hazardous Condition (No Fire)
400 Hazardous condition, Other 49 1.37%$0 0.00%
410 Combustible/flammable gas/liquid condition,4 0.11%$0 0.00%
411 Gasoline or other flammable licjuid spill 2 0.05%$0 0.00%
412 Gas leak (natural gas or LPG)40 1.11%$0 0.00%
413 Oil or other combustible liquid spill 2 0.05%$0 0.00%
422 Chemical spill or leak 3 0.08%$0 0 . 00%
424 Carbon monoxide incident 7 0.19%$0 0.00%
440 Electrical wiring/equipment problem. Other 11 0 .30%$0 0.00%
441 Heat from short circuit (wiring),1 0.02%$0 0.00%
442 Overheated motor 4 0.11%$0 0.00%
443 Breakdown of light ballast 1 0.02%$0 0.00%
444 Power line down 23 0.64%$0
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445 Arcing, shorted electrical ecjuipment 19 0.53%$0 0.00%
460 Accident, potential accident. Other 1 0.02%$0 0 . 00%
461 Building or structure weakened or collapsed 1 0.02%$0 0.00%
463 Vehicle accident, general cleanup 8 0.22%$0 0.00%
480 Attempted burning, illegal action. Other 3 0.08%$0 0.00%
179 5.00%$0 0.00%
5 Service Call
500 Service Call, other 107 2 .99%$0 0.00%
510 Person in distress. Other 9 0.25%$0 0.00%
511 Lock-out 3 0.08%$0 0.00%
520 Water problem. Other 7 0 .19%$0 0.00%
522 Water or steam leak 11 0.30%$0 0.00%
531 Smoke or odor removal 6 0.16%$0 0.00%
540 Animal problem. Other 1 0.02%$0 0.00%
550 Public service assistance. Other 11 0.30%$0 0.00%
551 Assist police or other governmental agency 18 0.50%$0 0.00%
552 Police matter 1 0.02%$0 0.00%
553 Public service 4 0.11%$0 0.00%
554 Assist invalid 2 0 . 05%$0 0.00%
561 Unauthorized burning 7 0.19%$0 0.00%
571 Cover assignment, standby, moveup 2 0 . 05%$0 0.00%
189 5.28%$0 0.00%
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Ithaca Fire Department
IFD False Alarm Cause Report
Alarm Da'te Between {01/01/2012}And {09/30/2012}
False Alarm Cause Total Percent of All:
System Activation,Contractor 52 5.1%
System Activation,Malfunction 100 9.9 %
System Activation,Power Out 3 0.2 %
System Activation,Weather 6 0.5 %
System Activation,Malicious 2 0.1 %
Trouble Alarm 14 1.3 %
Total Incident Coxant 1006
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Ithaca Fire Department
IFD Mutual Aid Responses by Department (Summary)I \
Alarm Date Between {01/01/2012} And {09/30/2012}
Type of Aid Count Type of Aid Count
55001 Brooktondale Fire Department
Mutual aid given
55002 Cayuga Heights Fire Department
Mutual aid received
Automatic aid received
Mutual aid given
Automatic aid given
55004 Danby Fire Department
Mutual aid received
Mutual aid given
55006 Enfield Fire Department
Mutual aid given
55011 Lansing Fire Department
>1utual aid received
-lutual aid given
55013 Newfield Fire Department
"lutual aid received
4utual aid given
55018 Trumansburg Fire Department
HAZ CON Hazmat Consortium
Mutual aid given
11
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55015 Slaterville Fire Department
lutual aid given
55018 Trumansburg Fire Department
lutual aid received
lutual aid given
automatic aid given
LO/01/2012 15:10 Page
Ithaca Fire Department
Incident Type Period Comparisons
Alarm Date Between {01/01/2012}and {09/30/2012}
Incident Type 01/01/2012 01/01/2011 01/01/2010 01/01/2009
to to to to
09/30/2012 09/30/2011 09/30/2010 09/30/2009
100 Fire, Other 4 3 6 c
111 Building fire 28 26 23 21
112 Fires in structure other than in a building 0 2 0 C
113 Cooking fire, confined to container 24 17 16 17
114 Chimney or flue fire, confined to chimney or 0 1 2 2
118 Trash or rubbish fire, contained 3 3 1 13
130 Mobile property (vehicle) fire. Other 1 1 2 C
131 Passenger vehicle fire 8 12 8 S
132 Road freight or transport vehicle fire 1 0 0 2
134 Water vehicle fire 0 0 0 1
138 Off-road vehicle or heavy equipment fire 2 0 0 0
140 Natural vegetation fire. Other 9 5 6 8
141 Forest, woods or wildland fire 0 0 1 1
142 Brush or brush-and-grass mixture fire 2 0 1 0
143 Grass fire 3 0 2 1
Outside rubbish fire. Other 5 5 5 4
Outside rubbish, trash or waste fire 11 8 8 2
1 Dumpster or other outside trash receptacle fire 4 2 4 4
155 Outside stationary compactor/compacted trash 0 0 1 0
160 Special outside fire. Other 3 4 3 3
161 Outside storage fire 0 0 0 2
170 Cultivated vegetation, crop fire. Other 0 1 2 0
172 Cultivated orchard or vineyard fire 0 1 0 0
240 Explosion (no fire), Other 0 0 0 1
243 Fireworks explosion (no fire)0 0 1 1
251 Excessive heat, scorch burns with no ignition 3 1 2 0
300 Rescue, EMS incident, other 7 17 25 65
3001Gorge Rescue, EMS incident. Ground Evacuation 1 1 2 0
311 Medical assist, assist EMS crew 20 22 30 178
320 Emergency medical service, other 8 0 0 0
321 EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury 1511 1627 1443 1142
322 Motor vehicle accident with injuries 78 88 76 95
323 Motor vehicle/pedestrian accident (MV Ped)26 12 10 20
324 Motor Vehicle Accident with no injuries 21 30 25 3
3311Lock-in / Knox Box Access Required 3 0 1 0
3312Lock-in / Force Entry Required 2 0 1 0
341 Search for person on land 2 0 0 1
Search for person in water 0 0 1 2
^ Extrication, rescue. Other 2 0 2 1
Extrication of victim(s) from building/structure 0 1 0 0
Extrication of victim(s) from vehicle 3 1 3 1
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Ithaca Fire Department
Incident Type Report (Group Summary)
Alarm Date Between {01/01/2012} And {09/30/2012}
Incident Type Count
Pet of
Incidents
Total
Est Loss
Pet of
Losses
7 False Alarm & False Call
1,006 28.14%$0 0.00%
3 Severe Weather & Natural Disaster
800 Severe weather or natural disaster, Other
813 Wind storm, tornado/hurricane assessment
2
1
0.05%
0.02%
$0
$0
0.00%
0.00%
3 0.08%$0 0.00%
5 Special Incident Type
911 Citizen complaint 1 0.02%$0 0 . 00%
1 0.02%$0 0.00%
Cotal Incident Count: 3574 Total Est Loss:$407,265 r^
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Incident Type Period Comparisons
Alarm Date Between {01/01/2012} and {09/30/2012}
09/30/2012 09/30/2011 09/30/2010 09/30/2009
550 Public service assistance, Other 11 21 17 17
551 Assist police or other governmental agency 18 25 13 25
552 Police matter 1 4 6 2
553 Public service 4 1 7 4
554 Assist invalid 2 4 7 2
555 Defective elevator, no occupants 0 0 0 1
561 Unauthorized burning 7 6 10 4
571 Cover assignment, standby, moveup 2 1 1 4
600 Good intent call. Other 50 52 70 64
611 Dispatched & cancelled en route 6 9 10 83
eillDispatched & cancelled en route - By Dispatcher 9 16 8 0
6112Dispatched & cancelled en route - By Bangs 126 69 88 68
6113Dispatched & cancelled en route - By CUEMS 49 52 39 16
6114Dispatched & cancelled en route - By CU EH&S 42 35 38 13
6ll5Dispatched & cancelled en route - By IC Safety 34 7 1 1
f'^^Dispatched & cancelled en route - By Other EMS 0 0 1 0
(' 'Dispatched & cancelled en route - By MA Dept 4 5 0 1
t JDispatched & cancelled en route - By IPD 4 6 5 6
6119Dispatched & cancelled en route - By Other 0 1 1 0
621 Wrong location 1 4 3 1
622 No Incident found on arrival at dispatch address 15 23 16 1
631 Authorized controlled burning 5 4 5 4
632 Prescribed fire 0 0 3 1
641 Vicinity alarm (incident in other location)0 1 3 0
650 Steam, Other gas mistaken for smoke. Other 0 5 3 2
651 Smoke scare, odor of smoke 7 19 6 30
652 Steam, vapor, fog or dust thought to be smoke 7 8 3 1
653 Smoke from barbecue, tar kettle 3 0 1 2
661 EMS call, party transported by non-fire agency 1 1 1 1
671 HazMat release investigation w/no HazMat 25 22 13 '8
672 Biological hazard investigation 0 1 0 6
700 False alairm or false call. Other 10 14 24 21
7001False alarm or false call. Other - Medical Alarm 16 21 0 0
710 Malicious, mischievous false call. Other 4 11 6 11
711 Municipal alarm system, malicious false alarm 1 1 15 12
712 Direct tie to FD, malicious false alarm 0 0 3 16
713 Telephone, malicious false alarm 2 0 1 1
7^#%^Central station, malicious false alarm 23 35 27 19
"f Local alarm system, malicious false alarm 0 2 2 4
' iBomb scare - no bomb 2 1 0 0
73o System malfunction. Other 39 45 46 50
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Ithaca Fire Department
Incident Type Period Comparisons
Alarm Date Between {01/01/2012} and {09/30/2012}
Incident Type 01/01/2012
to
01/01/2011
to
01/01/2010
to
01/01/2009
to
09/30/2012 09/30/2011 09/30/2010 09/30/2009
353 Removal of victim(s) from stalled elevator 6 10 13 4
356 High-angle rescue 0 0 3 1
3561Gorge Rescue, High-angle Extrication 0 2 0 0
360 Water & ice-related rescue, other 1 1 1 0
361 Swimming/recreational water areas rescue 3 3 1 4
363 Swift water rescue 0 1 0 0
365 Watercraft rescue 0 0 1 1
381 Rescue or EMS standby 3 1 5 3
400 Hazardous condition, Other 49 40 61 49
410 Combustible/flammable cfas/liquid condition.4 10 4 2
411 Gasoline or other flammable liquid spill 2 4 9 14
412 Gas leak (natural gas or LPG)40 49 76 20
413 Oil or other combustible liquid spill 2 3 3 6
421 Chemical hazard (no spill or leak)0 1 0 2
422 Chemical spill or leak 3 2 1 1
423 Refrigeration leak 0 0 0 r\
t ;
424 Carbon monoxide incident 7 14 17 1 >
440 Electrical wiring/equipment problem. Other 11 4 12 9
441 Heat from short circuit (wiring), defective/worn 1 2 4 1
442 Overheated motor 4 3 6 6
443 Breakdown of light ballast 1 4 2 8
444 Power line down 23 25 23 12
445 Arcing, shorted electrical equipment 19 14 14 9
451 Biological hazard, confirmed or suspected 0 1 1 1
460 Accident, potential accident. Other 1 1 1 2
461 Building or structure weakened or collapsed 1 4 1 2
462 Aircraft standby 0 1 0 0
463 Vehicle accident, general cleanup 8 2 10 20
471 Explosive, bomb removal (for bomb scare, use 0 0 1 0
480 Attempted burning, illegal action, Other 3 0 1 0
481 Attempt to burn 0 0 0 1
500 Service Call, other 107 109 108 149
510 Person in distress. Other 9 7 19 10
511 Lock-out 3 9 8 11
520 Water problem. Other 7 21 6 7
521 Water evacuation 0 74 8 2
522 Water or steam leak 11 15 17 15
531 Smoke or odor removal 6 4 13 ry-
540 Animal problem. Other 1 0 0 ( ?
541 Animal problem 0 0 1 ( 0
542 Animal rescue 0 1 2 1
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Ithaca Fire Department
Incident Type Period Comparisons
Alarm Date Between {01/01/2012} and {09/30/2012}
Incident Type 01/01/2012
to
01/01/2011
to
01/01/2010
to
01/01/2009
to
09/30/2012 09/30/2011 09/30/2010 09/30/2009
731 Sprinkler activation due to malfunction 5 5 6 24
733 Smoke detector activation due to malfunction 32 40 66 6E
734 Heat detector activation due to malfunction 3 5 6 14
735 Alarm system sounded due to malfunction 93 86 78 63
736 CO detector activation due to malfunction 21 15 15 6
740 Unintentional transmission of alarm, Other 73 83 88 277
741 Sprinkler activation, no fire - unintentional 14 6 18 7
742 Extinguishing system activation 2 0 0 C
743 Smoke detector activation, no fire -362 472 448 455
744 Detector activation, no fire - unintentional 172 124 128 34
745 Alarm system activation, no fire - unintentional 113 116 124 31
746 Carbon monoxide detector activation, no CO 19 13 16 2
800 Severe weather or natural disaster. Other 2 0 0 1
811 Earthcjuake assessment 0 1 0 0
813 Wind storm, tornado/hurricane assessment 1 0 0 6
814 Lightning strike (no fire)0 0 0 3
Special type of incident. Other 0 2 2 3
/Citizen complaint 1 0 0 1
,\ Totals 3574 3833 3664 3493
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Count of Incidents by Alarm HourAlarm Date Between {01/01/2012} And {09/30/2012}200180-160140120-10OCO or- " 02 03 04 05 06 07 06 09 10 11 ' 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23
Ithaca Fire Department
IFD False Alarm Cause Report
Alarm Date Between {01/01/2012} And {09/30/2012}
False Alarm Cause Total Percent of All
BioHazard Alarm, Device
Bomb Scare, No Bomb
Detection Device, Cleaning
Detection Device, Damage
Detection Device, Dust
Detection Device, Extinguisher
Detection Device, Insects
Detection Device, Malfunction
Detection Device, Painting
Detection Device, Water
Dispatch Error
Duct Detector, Dust
Duct Detector, Malfunction
rog^moke Machine
tious. Pull - Private
■lone
?ERS, Emergency Button
?ERS, Failed to Check-in
?ERS, Pendenant
?ull Station Unintentional
Smoke, Cooking NO FIRE
Smoke, Illegal Drug Use
Smoke, Soldering-Welding
Smoke, Solid Fuel Appliance
Smoke, Tobacco Product
Sprinkler, Contractor
Sprinkler, Flow Switch
Sprinkler, Frozen Pipe
Sprinkler, Physical Damage
Sprinkler, Water Surge
Steam, Bathroom or Shower
Cooking){ |i. Laundry
)tv-wim. Other
2
2
10
13
106
2
13
103
5
24
10
2
1
3
2
24
20
11
1
12
51
297
3
4
5
21
12
7
4
4
18
10
3
4
20
0.1 %
0.1 %
0.9%
1.2 %
10.5 %
0.1%
1.2 %
10.2 %
0.4 %
2.3%
0.9%
0.1%
0.0%
0.2%
0.1%
2.3%
1.9%
1.0%
0.0 %
1.1%
5.0%
29.5 %
0.2 %
0.3 %
0.4 %
2.0%
1.1%
0.6%
0.3 %
0.3 %
1.7 %
0.9%
0.2 %
0.3 %
1.9%
10/01/2012 15:10 Page
Incident Responses by Day of WeekAlarm Date Between {01/01/2012} And {09/30/2012}wed
Ithaca Fire Department
^ Incident Type Report (Group Summary)
Alarm Date Between {01/01/2012} And {09/30/2012}
Pet of Total Pet of
Incident Type Coxjnt Incidents Est Loss Losses
1 Fire
100 Fire, Other 4 0.11%$502 0.12%
111 Building fire 28 0.78%$311,974 76.60%
113 Cooking fire, confined to container 24 0.67%$6,292 1.54%
118 Trash or rubbish fire, contained 3 0.08%$14 0.00%
130 Mobile property (vehicle) fire, Other 1 0.02%$501 0.12%
131 Passenger vehicle fire 8 0.22%$35,701 8.76%
132 Road freight or transport vehicle fire 1 0.02%$0 0.00%
138 Off-road vehicle or heavy equipment fire 2 0.05%$50,200 12.32%
140 Natural vegetation fire. Other 9 0.25%$65 0.01%
142 Brush or brush-and-grass mixture fire 2 0.05%$12 0.00%
143 Grass fire 3 0.08%$2 0.00%
150 Outside rubbish fire. Other 5 0.13%$0 0.00%
151 Outside rubbish, trash or waste fire 11 0.30%$2 0.00%
154 Dumpster or other outside trash receptacle 4 0.11%$2,000 0.49%
160 Special outside fire, Other 3 0.08%$0 0.00%
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108 3.02%$407,265 99.99%
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2 Overpressure Rupture, Explosion, Overheat(no £ire)
251 Excessive heat, scorch burns with no 3 0.08%$0 0.00%
3 0.08%$0 0.00%
3 Rescue & Emergency Medical Service Incident
300 Rescue, EMS incident, other 7 0.19%$0 0.00%
3001 Gorge Rescue, EMS incident. Ground 1 0.02%$0 0.00%
311 Medical assist, assist EMS crew 20 0.55%$0 0.00%
320 Emergency medical service, other 8 0.22%$0 0.00%
321 EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with 1, 511 42.27%$0 0.00%
322 Motor vehicle accident with injuries 78 2 .18%$0 0.00%
323 Motor vehicle/pedestrian accident (MV Fed)26 0.72%$0 0.00%
324 Motor Vehicle Accident with no injuries 21 0.58%$0 0.00%
3311 Lock-in / Knox Box Access Required 3 0 .08%$0 0.00%
3312 Lock-in / Force Entry Required 2 0.05%$0 0.00%
341 Search for person on land 2 0.05%$0 0.00%
350 Extrication, rescue. Other 2 0.05%$0 0.00%
352 Extrication of victim(s) from vehicle 3 0.08%$0 0.00%
3^^!^^emoval of victim(s) from stalled elevator 6 0.16%$0 0.00%
li Water & ice-related rescue, other 1 0.02%$0 0 .00%
1
3 Swimming/recreational water areas rescue 3 0.08%$0 0.00%
381 Rescue or EMS standby 3 0.08%$0 0.00%
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Incident Type Summafy (Modified)Alarm Date Between {01/01/2012} And {09/30/2012}Fire 3%Good Intent CallAiarm & False Call 28%Hazardous Condition (No Rre) 5%Overpressure Rupture, Explosion. Overheat(f>o fire) 0.0%Isaster 0.0%"■Sendee Call 5%Rescue & Emetpency Medical Service Incident 47%'■ False Alarm & False Calln)Good Intent CallHazardous Conditirxi (No Fire)Overpressure Rupture. Explosion. Overhe9t(no fire)Rescue & Emergency Medical Service Incident>S^ce CallSevere Weather & Natural DisasterSpecial Inddent Type)
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TOWN OF ITHACA CONSERVATION BOARD
215 N. Tioga Street Ithaca, N.Y. 14850
October 25, 2012
Town of Ithaca
Town Board
215 North Tioga Street
Ithaca, NY 14850
Re: Town of Ithaca Conservation Board Facebook Page Update
Dear Town Board Members:
In June 2012, the Conservation Board (CB), through its Communications Committee, sought
approval to implement a Facebook page as a three-month pilot project to determine the
effectiveness of this specific social media platform as a communications, education, and outreach
venue.
With Town approval, our Facebook page went live on July 25, 2012. You can visit our page at
http://www.faccbook.com/IthacaConservationBoard. The original intention of this pilot had three
purposes. First, we sought to further our 2012 Work Goals and provide an online platform to
disseminate information and obtain Town of Ithaca resident voice regarding pertinent local
conservation issues (including sustainable forestry/timber harvesting, deer population
management, and invasive species management). Second, we wanted to foster a greater
understanding of the Town of Ithaca processes and procedures as related to environmental and
conseiwation issues, such as conservation zone enactment and protection of scenic views. Third,
we aimed to test social media as an effective communications tool with positive impacts for the
Town of Ithaca, pursuant to existing best practices in the field.
Our Facebook engagement and communications strategy has consisted of identifying similar
local pages/groups, liking their pages, liking their posts, and cross-commenting on posts. Sample
content includes the following:
• Fracking updates and information
• Local events
• Summer drought and water conservation tips
• Town of Ithaca Comprehensive Plan
• Timber harvesting in conservation zones
• Invasive species infonnation
• CB business - notice of meetings, meeting agendas, and minutes
In following up on our commitment to report our progress to the Town Board in three months,
the CB Communications Committee conducted Facebook Insights analytics on October 24,
2012. This platform helps social media users and marketers achieve an effective presence on
Facebook by compiling analytics based on numbers that are connected to our social media
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Facebook Progress Report - October 25, 2012
presence and strategies: impressions, total reach, engagement, and more. Facebook Insights
provides the tools and recommendations to improve these metrics and overall social media
impact.
The Facebook Insights analytics report shows that since the page was published on July 25,
2012, we have a total of 33 Fans; 9,252 Friends of Fans; 44 Mentions; and a "Total Reach" of
60 viewers in the past week.
In conclusion, we are pleased with our overall progress and growth and would like to continue
our efforts.
We appreciate any insights, questions, or recommendations you may have, and look forward to
continuing the discussion.
Very truly yours.
I'l
Kristine Shaw, Esq.
Conservation Board Chair
Susan Perri, MPA
Conservation Board
Communications
Committee
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James W. Hamilton, Ph.D.
Conservation Board
Communications
Committee
Town of Ithaca Conservation Board
Facebook Progress Report - October 25,2012