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Minutes
Board Members Present: Herb Engman, Supervisor; Bill Goodman, Deputy Town Supervisor;
Tee-Ann Hunter, Eric Levine, Rich DePaolo, and Rod Howe
Absent: Pat Leary
Staff Present: Bruce Bates, Director of Code Enforcement; Mike Solvig, Director of Finance,
Judy Drake, Director of Human Resources; Paulette Terwilliger, Town Clerk; Dan Tasman,
Senior Planner and Susan Brock, Attorney for the Town
Agenda Item 1
Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance— Supervisor Engman opened the meeting at 5:32 p.m.
and lead the assemblage in the pledge of allegiance
Agenda Item 2
Report of Tompkins County Legislature—None
Agenda Item 3
Report of Ithaca Common Council—None
Agenda Item 4
Fire Commissioner's Quarterly Report
Attachment#1 Mr. Gilligan read from his report packet. He added that the Board of Fire
Commissioners had one resignation and appointed Mr. Sparks for the vacancy. The position was
a City representative slot and Mr. Sparks is an electrician by trade and business owner.
Mr. Gilligan discussed the Town's adhoc committee on Fire Protection and noted that a decision
needs to be made by the end of this year for budgetary reasons and the Commissioners and the
Chief are concerned about the effects to services if the Town were to go in a different direction.
Mr. Gilligan also noted that the City has made modifications to its budget process and assigned
councilmen to specific departments to report back on and JR Claiborne is assigned to fire
protection and has submitted a report.
Mr. DePaolo asked what a"good intent call"was and Mr. Gilligan responded things such as
passersby noticing smoke and calling in a possible fire. He added that they get a lot for Milikin
Station. Mr. Bates asked if they keep a record and if not, it might be a good idea to reach out to
Milikin and ask them to add notification to the Fire Department when they are burning off gas.
Mr. Gilligan said he would look into that but didn't think they got too many and Mr. DePaolo
noted that it is around 13% of the calls so it seems worth looking into.
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Agenda Item 5
Persons to be Heard and Board comments
There was no one wishing to address the Board. Mr. Engman added and agenda item regarding
the revised Municity contract prior to the consent agenda.
Agenda Item 6
Public Hearing regarding a local law amending the Town of Ithaca Code, Chapter 230,
entitled "Streets and Sidewalks," by adding a new Article related to Road Preservation
Mr. Engman opened the public hearing at 5:46; there was no one wishing to address the board
and the hearing was closed. Mr. Goodman explained the differences from the first draft that was
sent out and the draft in front of the board noting that no change was substantial and most were
editorial and formatting in nature.
TB Resolution No. 2013- 068: Adopt a Local Law amending the Town of Ithaca Code,
Chapter 230 entitled "Street and Sidewalks", to add an Article related to Road
Preservation
Whereas,the Town of Ithaca spends a large portion of its budget to maintain and repair
Town Roads; and
Whereas, certain projects produce a large amount of truck traffic that can damage Town
Roads beyond normal wear; and
Whereas, Tompkins County adopted a road preservation law in September 2011 and
various towns surrounding the Town of Ithaca have adopted or are in the process of adopting
similar laws; and
Whereas, after discussions at numerous committee meetings over the past year, the
Town's Public Works Committee voted at its March 19, 2012 meeting to recommend that the
Town Board adopt a Road Preservation Law to regulate high-frequency, high-impact truck
traffic on Town Roads; and
Whereas, at its April 8, 2013 meeting the Town Board adopted a resolution for a public
hearing to be held by said Town on May 13, 2013 at 5:30 p.m., to hear all interested parties on
the proposed local law; and
Whereas, notice of said public hearing was duly advertised in the Ithaca Journal; and
Whereas, said public hearing was duly held on said date and time at the Town Hall of the
Town of Ithaca and all parties in attendance were permitted an opportunity to speak on behalf of
or in opposition to said local law, or any part thereof; and
Whereas,pursuant to the New York State Environmental Quality Review Act
("SEQRA") and its implementing regulations at 6 NYCRR Part 617, it has been determined by
the Town Board that adoption of the proposed local law is a Type II action because it constitutes
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"routine or continuing agency administration and management, not including new programs or
major reordering of priorities that may affect the environment," and thus this action is not subject
to review under SEQRA,
Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, that the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca does hereby adopt Local Law 4 of
2013 Amending the Town of Ithaca Code, Chapter 230 entitled"Streets and Sidewalks", to add
an Article related to Road Preservation, and it is further
Resolved,that the Town Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to file said local law
with the Secretary of State as required by law.
Moved: Bill Goodman Seconded: Tee Ann Hunter
Vote: Ayes—Goodman, Hunter, DePaolo, Levine, Howe and Engman
This is Local Law 4 of 2013 and is available immediately on the Town's website under Codes.
Agenda Item 7
Consider request for speed limit reduction—portion of Forest Home Drive
Mr. Engman explained that this request has been in the works for a while and we were waiting
on letters of support from Cornell and the Town of Dryden since portions of the road run through
them. We have received the letters and this action is to move the request forward and submit the
proper paperwork to the County for submission to the State.
TB Resolution No. 2013-069 : Petition to Lower Speed Limit on Forest Home Drive
between Route 366 and Hamlet of Forest Home
Whereas the Town of Ithaca has received a request to reduce the speed limit on a portion
of Forest Home Drive from 45 mph to 35 mph and
Whereas this section of Forest Home Drive is very popular with runners, including
Cornell sports teams, other pedestrians and cyclists and
Whereas visitors to the Cornell Plantations cross the road to use the trails, admire the
extensive plantings, and attend various celebrations and foot races and
Whereas the "flatrocks" area attracts many waders and dog-walkers during the warmer
months and
Whereas road is narrow and contains a couple of blind curves and
Whereas the safety of all the users of the road would be improved with a slower speed
limit and
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Whereas the owner of almost all the land on the road- Cornell University- supports the
change in speed limit as do the Town of Dryden and the Forest Home Improvement Association
Now therefore be it
Resolved that the governing Town Board of the Town of Ithaca does hereby request that
Tompkins County forward to the New York State Department of Transportation Traffic Safety
Division the Town's request to reduce the speed limit to 35 mph on Forest Home Drive between
Route 366 and the hamlet of Forest Home at the beginning of the current 25 mph zone and
include the letters of support from Cornell University, the Town of Dryden and the Forest Home
Improvement Association.
Moved: Rod Howe Seconded: Eric Levine
Vote: Ayes—Howe, Levine, Goodman, Engman, Hunter and DePaolo
Agenda Item 8
Discuss correction of the name of the Salon Property
Mr. Engman explained that the request has been made to change the title of the glen to the full
name of Ms. Salon's mother.
TB Resolution No. 2013- 070: Revision to the Name of the Salon Property
Whereas the Town Board adopted TB Resolution No. 2012-194 authorizing the
acquisition of property on Culver Road from Elizabeth Salon near the established Dress preserve
and named the glen Gerda's Glen in honor of her mother, and
Whereas Ms. Salon has since requested that the glen to be known with her mother's full
name and therefore known as Gerda Knegtman's Glen Preserve, and
Now,therefore be it
Resolved that the Town Board revises the name of the glen to be Gerda Knegtman's
Glen Preserve for passive recreation, education and ecological forest lands for the benefit of the
residents of the Town of Ithaca.
Moved: Herb Engman Seconded: Bill Goodman
Vote: Ayes—Goodman, Levine, Howe, Engman, DePaolo and Hunter
Agenda Item 9
Continue discussion on the County housing project for the Biggs property
Mr. Engman discussed the history of the property and the fact that although we have had
informal presentations from the County and the single responder to the RFP, he wanted direction
from the Board on what we would like to tell the County. They have offered to hold a
community meeting to hear concerns from the neighbors and to explain the details of the
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proposal and the Board needs to decide whether we are going to encourage them to go ahead or
let them know that we are not in favor of the plan.
Mr. Engman noted that the proposal is not where we envision that type of growth and we have
not gotten anywhere with attempts at a land swap. Another issue is the original idea and details
in the RFP where for 80%median income and 20% low income and the proposal came back
exactly the opposite. We have heard from West Hill residents and they are not in favor of
additional low-income housing. The positives of the project are high-efficiency buildings and a
lot of open space, close to the hospital and the possibility of home ownership down the road.
Mr. Engman felt we had to convey a stance of either encouraging or discouraging the project.
Discussion followed with Ms. Hunter asking what kind of jurisdiction we would have to allow a
say in the project because it strays from the vision we have been working on for the past 3 years.
Mr. Engman responded that he was not sure what jurisdiction we would have because the plans
are still in draft form and Mr. DePaolo added that he thought they would need a number of
variances so our concerns and jurisdiction would play out then.
Discussion continued on the grant the county received and the issue of federal funding being
available for low-income almost exclusively. Mr. Goodman and Mr. Howe noted that these are
not the typical low-income housing in that they are townhouses and offer the opportunity for
ownership in the future. The Board would like Mr. Engman to contact the County and have
them hold a community meeting.
Agenda Item 10
Consider adoption of a Refunding Bond Resolution
Mr. Solvig explained that due to the lower interest rates we have an opportunity to refinance to
save some money.
TB RESOLUTION NO. 2013- 071: REFUNDING BOND RESOLUTION
At a regular meeting of the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca, Tompkins County,
New York, held at Town Hall, in Ithaca,New York, in said Town, on the 13th day of May, 2013,
at 5:30 o'clock P.M., Prevailing Time.
The meeting was called to order by Supervisor Herbert Engman, and upon roll being
called, the following were present: Herb Engman, Bill Goodman, Rod Howe, Tee-Ann Hunter,
Rich DePaolo and Eric Levine Absent: Pat Leary
The following resolution was offered by Rich DePaolo, who moved its adoption,
seconded by Eric Levine, to-wit:
REFUNDING BOND RESOLUTION DATED MAY 13, 2013.
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE PURSUANT TO
SECTION 90.00 OR SECTION 90.10 OF THE LOCAL FINANCE
LAW OF REFUNDING BONDS OF THE TOWN OF ITHACA,
TOMPKINS COUNTY,NEW YORK, TO BE DESIGNATED
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SUBSTANTIALLY"PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT REFUNDING
(SERIAL) BONDS", AND PROVIDING FOR OTHER MATTERS IN
RELATION THERETO AND THE PAYMENT OF THE BONDS TO
BE REFUNDED THEREBY.
Whereas, the Town of Ithaca, Tompkins County,New York(hereinafter, the "Town" or
the "Town")heretofore issued $2,000,000 Public Improvement(Serial) Bonds, 2004,pursuant to
bond resolutions each dated July 7, 2003, authorizing an aggregate $2,550,000 serial bonds for
the construction of the 2003 West Hill Water Tank Improvement($650,000 of$1,200,000
authorized) and the Bostwick Road Water Tank and Transmission Line Improvement
($1,350,000 of$1,350,000 authorized), and a bond determinations certificate of the Supervisor
dated May 15, 2004 (hereinafter referred to as the "Refunded Bond Certificate"), such Public
Improvement(Serial) Bonds, 2004, now outstanding in the amount of$1,200,000, maturing on
May 15 annually in each of the years 2013 to 2024, both inclusive, as more fully described in the
Refunded Bond Certificate; and
Whereas, it would be in the public interest to refund all or a portion of the $1,100,000
outstanding principal balance of said bonds maturing in the years 2014 to 2024,both inclusive
(the "Refunded Bonds")by the issuance of refunding bonds pursuant to Section 90.00 or
Section 90.10 of the Local Finance Law; and
Whereas, such refunding will result in present value savings in debt service as so
required by Section 90.10 of the Local Finance Law;NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
Resolved, by the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca, Tompkins County,New York, as
follows:
Section 1. For the object or purpose of refunding the $1,100,000 outstanding
principal balance of the Refunded Bonds, including providing moneys which, together with the
interest earned from the investment of certain of the proceeds of the refunding bonds herein
authorized, shall be sufficient to pay (i) the principal amount of the Refunded Bonds, (ii) the
aggregate amount of unmatured interest payable on the Refunded Bonds to and including the
date on which the Refunded Bonds which are callable are to be called prior to their respective
maturities in accordance with the refunding financial plan, as hereinafter defined, (iii)the costs
and expenses incidental to the issuance of the refunding bonds herein authorized, including the
development of the refunding financial plan, as hereinafter defined, compensation to the
underwriter or underwriters, as hereinafter defined, costs and expenses of executing and
performing the terms and conditions of the escrow contract or contracts, as hereinafter defined,
and fees and charges of the escrow holder or holders, as hereinafter mentioned, (iv)the
redemption premium payable on the Refunded Bonds, and(v) the premium or premiums for a
policy or policies of municipal bond insurance or cost or costs of other credit enhancement
facility or facilities, for the refunding bonds herein authorized, or any portion thereof, there are
hereby authorized to be issued not exceeding $1,250,000 refunding serial bonds of the Town
pursuant to the provisions of Section 90.00 or Section 90.10 of the Local Finance Law(the
"Town Refunding Bonds" or the "Refunding Bonds"), it being anticipated that the amount of
Refunding Bonds actually to be issued will be approximately $1,110,000, as provided in
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Section 4 hereof. The Town Refunding Bonds shall each be designated substantially"PUBLIC
IMPROVEMENT REFUNDING (SERIAL)BOND"together with such series designation and
year as is appropriate on the date of sale thereof, shall be of the denomination of$5,000 or any
integral multiple thereof(except for any odd denominations, if necessary)not exceeding the
principal amount of each respective maturity, shall be numbered with the prefix R-13 (or R with
the last two digits of the year in which the Refunding Bonds are issued as appropriate) followed
by a dash and then from 1 upward, shall be dated on such dates, and shall mature annually on
such dates in such years, bearing interest semi-annually on such dates, at the rate or rates of
interest per annum, as may be necessary to sell the same, all as shall be determined by the
Supervisor pursuant to Section 4 hereof. It is hereby further determined that (a) such Refunding
Bonds may be issued in series, (b) such Refunding Bonds may be sold at a discount in the
manner authorized by paragraph a of Section 57.00 of the Local Finance Law and pursuant to
subdivision 2 of paragraph f of Section 90.10 of the Local Finance Law, and(c) such Refunding
Bonds may be issued as a single consolidated issue. It is hereby further determined that such
Refunding Bonds may be issued to refund all, or any portion of, the Refunded Bonds, subject to
the limitation hereinafter described in Section 10 hereof relating to approval by the State
Comptroller.
Section 2. The Refunding Bonds may be subject to redemption prior to maturity
upon such terms as the Supervisor shall prescribe, which terms shall be in compliance with the
requirements of Section 53.00 (b) of the Local Finance Law. If less than all of the Refunding
Bonds of any maturity are to be redeemed, the particular refunding bonds of such maturity to be
redeemed shall be selected by the Town by lot in any customary manner of selection as
determined by the Supervisor.
The Refunding Bonds shall be issued in registered form and shall not be registrable to
bearer or convertible into bearer coupon form. In the event said Refunding Bonds are issued in
non-certificated form, such bonds, when issued, shall be initially issued in registered form in
denominations such that one bond shall be issued for each maturity of bonds and shall be
registered in the name of Cede & Co., as nominee of The Depository Trust Company,New York,
New York ("DTC"),which will act as securities depository for the bonds in accordance with the
Book-Entry-Only system of DTC. In the event that either DTC shall discontinue the
Book-Entry-Only system or the Town shall terminate its participation in such Book-Entry-Only
system, such bonds shall thereafter be issued in certificated form of the denomination of$5,000
each or any integral multiple thereof(except for any odd denominations, if necessary) not
exceeding the principal amount of each respective maturity. In the case of non-certificated
Refunding Bonds,principal of and interest on the bonds shall be payable by check or draft
mailed by the Fiscal Agent (as hereinafter defined)to The Depository Trust Company,New
York,New York, or to its nominee, Cede & Co., while the bonds are registered in the name of
Cede & Co. in accordance with such Book-Entry-Only System. Principal shall only be payable
upon surrender of the bonds at the principal corporate trust office of such Fiscal Agent(or at the
office of the Town clerk as Fiscal Agent as hereinafter provided).
In the event said Refunding Bonds are issued in certificated form,principal of and
interest on the Refunding Bonds shall be payable by check or draft mailed by the Fiscal Agent
(as hereinafter defined) to the registered owners of the Refunding Bonds as shown on the
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registration books of the Town maintained by the Fiscal Agent(as hereinafter defined), as of the
close of business on the fifteenth day of the calendar month or last business day of the calendar
month preceding each interest payment date as appropriate and as provided in a certificate of the
Supervisor providing for the details of the Refunding Bonds. Principal shall only be payable
upon surrender of bonds at the principal corporate trust office of a bank or trust company or
banks or trust companies located or authorized to do business in the State of New York, as shall
hereafter be designated by the Supervisor as fiscal agent of the Town for the Refunding Bonds
(collectively the "Fiscal Agent").
Refunding Bonds in certificated form may be transferred or exchanged at any time prior
to maturity at the principal corporate trust office of the Fiscal Agent for bonds of the same
maturity of any authorized denomination or denominations in the same aggregate principal
amount.
Principal and interest on the Refunding Bonds will be payable in lawful money of the
United States of America.
The Supervisor, as chief fiscal officer of the Town, is hereby authorized and directed to
enter into an agreement or agreements containing such terms and conditions as he or she shall
deem proper with the Fiscal Agent, for the purpose of having such bank or trust company or
banks or trust companies act, in connection with the Refunding Bonds, as the Fiscal Agent for
said Town, to perform the services described in Section 70.00 of the Local Finance Law, and to
execute such agreement or agreements on behalf of the Town, regardless of whether the
Refunding Bonds are initially issued in certificated or non-certificated form; provided, however,
that the Supervisor is also hereby authorized to name the Town Clerk as the Fiscal Agent in
connection with the Refunding Bonds.
The Supervisor is hereby further delegated all powers of this Town Board with respect to
agreements for credit enhancement, derived from and pursuant to Section 168.00 of the Local
Finance Law, for said Refunding Bonds, including,but not limited to the determination of the
provider of such credit enhancement facility or facilities and the terms and contents of any
agreement or agreements related thereto.
The Refunding Bonds shall be executed in the name of the Town by the manual or
facsimile signature of the Supervisor, and a facsimile of its corporate seal shall be imprinted
thereon. In the event of facsimile signature, the Refunding Bonds shall be authenticated by the
manual signature of an authorized officer or employee of the Fiscal Agent. The Refunding
Bonds shall contain the recital required by subdivision 4 of paragraph g of Section 90.00 of the
Local Finance Law or subdivision 4 of paragraph j of Section 90.10 of the Local Finance Law, as
applicable, and the recital of validity clause provided for in Section 52.00 of the Local Finance
Law and shall otherwise be in such form and contain such recitals, in addition to those required
by Section 51.00 of the Local Finance Law, as the Supervisor shall determine. It is hereby
determined that it is to the financial advantage of the Town not to impose and collect from
registered owners of the Refunding Bonds any charges for mailing, shipping and insuring bonds
transferred or exchanged by the Fiscal Agent, and, accordingly, pursuant to paragraph c of
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Section 70.00 of the Local Finance Law, no such charges shall be so collected by the Fiscal
Agent.
Section 3. It is hereby determined that:
(a) the maximum amount of the Refunding Bonds authorized to be issued
pursuant to this resolution does not exceed the limitation imposed by subdivision 1 of
paragraph b of Section 90.10 of the Local Finance Law;
(b) the maximum period of probable usefulness permitted by law at the time
of the issuance of the Refunded Bonds, for each of the objects or purposes financed by
the Refunded Bonds, pursuant to paragraph a of Section 11.00 of the Local Finance Law,
is as described in Exhibit A attached hereto and hereby made a part hereof,
(c) the last installment of the Refunding Bonds will mature not later than the
expiration of the period of probable usefulness of the objects or purposes for which said
Refunded Bonds were issued in accordance with the provisions of subdivision 1 of
paragraph a of Section 90.00 of the Local Finance Law subdivision 1 of paragraph c of
Section 90.10 of the Local Finance Law, as applicable;
(d) the estimated present value of the total debt service savings anticipated as
a result of the issuance of the Refunding Bonds, if any, computed in accordance with the
provisions of subdivision 2 of paragraph b of Section 90.10 of the Local Finance Law, is
as shown in the Refunding Financial Plan described in Section 4 hereof.
Section 4. The financial plan for the aggregate of the refundings authorized by this
resolution (collectively, the "Refunding Financial Plan"), showing the sources and amounts of all
moneys required to accomplish such refundings, the estimated present value of the total debt
service savings and the basis for the computation of the aforesaid estimated present value of total
debt service savings, are set forth in Exhibit B attached hereto and hereby made a part hereof.
The Refunding Financial Plan has been prepared based upon the assumption that the Refunding
Bonds will be issued in one series to refund all of the Refunded Bonds in the principal amount of
$1,110,000, and that the Refunding Bonds will mature, be of such terms, and bear interest as set
forth in said Exhibit B. This Town Board recognizes that the Refunding Bonds may be issued in
one or more series, and for all of the Refunded Bonds, or portions thereof, that the amount of the
Refunding Bonds, maturities, terms, and interest rate or rates borne by the Refunding Bonds to
be issued by the Town will most probably be different from such assumptions and that the
Refunding Financial Plan will also most probably be different from that attached hereto as
Exhibit B. The Supervisor is hereby authorized and directed to determine which of the Refunded
Bonds will be refunded and at what time, the amount of the Refunding Bonds to be issued,the
date or dates of such bonds and the date or dates of issue, maturities and terms thereof, the
provisions relating to the redemption of Refunding Bonds prior to maturity, whether the
Refunding Bonds will be insured by a policy or policies of municipal bond insurance or
otherwise enhanced by a credit enhancement facility or facilities, whether the Refunding Bonds
shall be sold at a discount in the manner authorized by paragraph e of Section 57.00 of the Local
Finance Law, and the rate or rates of interest to be borne thereby, whether the Refunding Bonds
shall be issued having substantially level or declining annual debt service and all matters related
thereto, and to prepare, or cause to be provided, a final Refunding Financial Plan for the
Refunding Bonds and all powers in connection therewith are hereby delegated to the Supervisor;
provided, that the terms of the Refunding Bonds to be issued, including the rate or rates of
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interest borne thereby, shall comply with the requirements of Section 90.00 or Section 90.10 of
the Local Finance Law as applicable. The Supervisor shall file a copy of his certificate
determining the details of the Refunding Bonds and the final Refunding Financial Plan with the
Town Clerk not later than ten(10) days after the delivery of the Refunding Bonds, as herein
provided.
Section 5. The Supervisor is hereby authorized and directed to enter into an escrow
contract or contracts (collectively the "Escrow Contract")with a bank or trust company, or with
banks or trust companies, located and authorized to do business in this State as said Supervisor
shall designate (collectively the "Escrow Holder") for the purpose of having the Escrow Holder
act, in connection with the Refunding Bonds, as the escrow holder to perform the services
described in Section 90.10 of the Local Finance Law.
Section 6. The faith and credit of said Town of Ithaca, Tompkins County,New York,
are hereby irrevocably pledged to the payment of the principal of and interest on the Refunding
Bonds as the same respectively become due and payable. An annual appropriation shall be made
in each year sufficient to pay the principal of and interest on such bonds becoming due and
payable in such year. To the extent not paid from other sources, there shall be annually levied on
all the taxable real property in said Town a tax sufficient to pay the principal of and interest on
such Refunding Bonds as the same become due and payable.
Section 7. All of the proceeds from the sale of the Refunding Bonds, including the
premium, if any, but excluding accrued interest thereon, shall immediately upon receipt thereof
be placed in escrow with the Escrow Holder for the Refunded Bonds. Accrued interest on the
Refunding Bonds shall be paid to the Town to be expended to pay interest on the Refunding
Bonds. Such proceeds as are deposited in the escrow deposit fund to be created and established
pursuant to the Escrow Contract, whether in the form of cash or investments, or both, inclusive
of any interest earned from the investment thereof, shall be irrevocably committed and pledged
to the payment of the principal of and interest on the Refunded Bonds in accordance with
Section 90.10 of the Local Finance Law, and the holders, from time to time, of the Refunded
Bonds shall have a lien upon such moneys held by the Escrow Holder. Such pledge and lien
shall become valid and binding upon the issuance of the Refunding Bonds and the moneys and
investments held by the Escrow Holder for the Refunded Bonds in the escrow deposit fund shall
immediately be subject thereto without any further act. Such pledge and lien shall be valid and
binding as against all parties having claims of any kind in tort, contract or otherwise against the
Town irrespective of whether such parties have notice thereof.
Section 8. Notwithstanding any other provision of this resolution, so long as any of
the Refunding Bonds shall be outstanding, the Town shall not use, or permit the use of, any
proceeds from the sale of the Refunding Bonds in any manner which would cause the Refunding
Bonds to be an"arbitrage bond" as defined in Section 148 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986,
as amended, and, to the extent applicable, the Regulations promulgated by the United States
Treasury Department thereunder.
Section 9. In accordance with the provisions of Section 53.00 and of paragraph h of
Section 90.10 of the Local Finance Law, in the event such bonds are refunded, the Town hereby
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elects to call in and redeem each of the Refunded Bonds which the Supervisor shall determine to
be refunded in accordance with the provisions of Section 4 hereof and with regard to which the
right of early redemption exists. The sum to be paid therefor on such redemption date shall be
the par value thereof, and the accrued interest to such redemption date. The Escrow Agent for
the Refunding Bonds is hereby authorized and directed to cause notice of such call for
redemption to be given in the name of the Town in the manner and within the times provided in
the Refunded Bond Certificate. Such notice of redemption shall be in substantially the form
attached to the Escrow Contract. Upon the issuance of the Refunding Bonds, the election to call
in and redeem the callable Refunded Bonds and the direction to the Escrow Agent to cause
notice thereof to be given as provided in this paragraph shall become irrevocable,provided that
this paragraph may be amended from time to time as may be necessary in order to comply with
the publication requirements of paragraph a of Section 53.00 of the Local Finance Law, or any
successor law thereto.
Section 10. The Refunding Bonds shall be sold at public competitive sale or at private
sale to Roosevelt& Cross Inc. as shall be hereafter determined by the Supervisor(the
"Underwriter") for purchase prices to be determined by the Supervisor,plus accrued interest
from the date or dates of the Refunding Bonds to the date or dates of the delivery of and payment
for the Refunding Bonds. Subject to the approval of the terms and conditions of such private
sale by the State Comptroller as may be required by subdivision 2 of paragraph f of Section
90.10 of the Local Finance Law, the Supervisor, is hereby authorized to execute and deliver a
purchase contract for the Refunding Bonds in the name and on behalf of the Town providing the
terms and conditions for the sale and delivery of the Refunding Bonds to the Underwriter a
purchasing underwriter if sold at private sale. After the Refunding Bonds have been duly
executed, they shall be delivered by the Supervisor to the purchaser Underwriter in accordance
with said purchase contract upon the receipt by the Town of said the purchase price, including
accrued interest.
Section 11. The Supervisor and all other officers, employees and agents of the Town
are hereby authorized and directed for and on behalf of the Town to execute and deliver all
certificates and other documents,perform all acts and do all things required or contemplated to
be executed, performed or done by this resolution or any document or agreement approved
hereby.
Section 12. All other matters pertaining to the terms and issuance of the Refunding
Bonds shall be determined by the Supervisor and all powers in connection thereof are hereby
delegated to the Supervisor. The Supervisor shall be further authorized to issue said Refunding
Bonds pursuant to Section 90.00 or Section 90.10 of the Local Finance Law as said officer shall
determine necessary.
Section 13. The validity of the Refunding Bonds may be contested only if-
1. Such obligations are authorized for an object or purpose for which said Town is
not authorized to expend money, or
2. The provisions of law which should be complied with at the date of publication of
this resolution are not substantially complied with,
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and an action, suit or proceeding contesting such validity is commenced within twenty days after
the date of such publication, or
3. Such obligations are authorized in violation of the provisions of the Constitution.
Section 14. A summary of this resolution, which takes effect immediately, shall be
published in the official newspapers of said Town, together with a notice of the Town Clerk in
substantially the form provided in Section 8 1.00 of the Local Finance Law.
The foregoing resolution was duly put to a vote which resulted as follows:
Herb Engman, aye; Bill Goodman, aye; Rod Howe, aye; Tee-Ann Hunter, aye;
Rich DePaolo, aye; and Eric Levine, aye; Absent: Pat Leary
The resolution was thereupon declared duly adopted.
EXHIBIT A
$2,000,000 Public Improvement(Serial)Bonds,2004
Object(s)or Purpose(s) and
Period(s) of Probable Usefulness
Construction of the 2003 West Hill Water Tank Improvement(the"WHWT Project") ($650,000)
and the Bostwick Road Water Tank and Transmission Line Improvement(the`BRWTT Project")
($1,350,000). Period of probable usefulness: 40 years pursuant to subdivision 1 of Section 11.00 of
the Local Finance Law, computed from February 12,2004,the date of the first obligations issued
for the WHWT Project and May 15,2004 for the BRWTT Project. Bond resolutions date: July 7,
2003. Construction of Coy Glen Water Improvement($560,500). Period of probable usefulness:
40 years pursuant to subdivision 1 of Section 11.00 of the Local Finance Law. Bond resolution
date: September 8,2003. Not included in bond issue.
EXHIBIT B
PRELIMINARY REFUNDING FINANCIAL PLAN
TOWN OF ITHACA,
TOMPKINS COUNTY,NEW YORK
(Full resolution with both exhibits and schedules are on file at Town Hall and available for review)
Agenda Item 11
Discuss and consider approval of revisions to the Fair Employment Practices Policy
Ms. Drake explained that this item and the next came from the Ethics Board's suggestions last
year to incorporate nepotism and whistleblower protection into our policies. Both have gone
through the Employee Relations Committee and the Personnel and Organization Committees.
TB Resolution No. 2013- 072: Approval of Revisions to the Fair Employment Practices
Policy
Whereas,the Town Board adopted the current Fair Employment Practices Policy in
November 2002 as part of the overall Personnel Manual revisions; and
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Whereas, the revised policy has been reviewed and edited by the Personnel Committee
due to concerns raised by the Ethics Board regarding Nepotism and Whistleblowing retaliation;
and
Whereas, the collective bargaining units have reviewed and agreed to the recommended
changes; and
Whereas, Southern Cayuga Lake Intermunicipal Water Commission has reviewed and
approved the recommended changes;
Now,therefore, be it
Resolved, the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca does hereby approve the revised Fair
Employment Practices Policy; and be it further
Resolved, the Human Resources Manager is directed to update the policies in the
Personnel Manual.
Moved: Bill Goodman Seconded: Tee Ann Hunter
Vote: Ayes—Goodman, Levine, Howe, Engman, DePaolo and Hunter
Agenda Item 12
Discuss and consider approval of revisions to the Workplace Expectations Policy for
elected and appointed Officials
TB Resolution No. 2013 —073: Approval of Workplace Expectations Policy for Elected &
Appointed Officials
Whereas,the Town Board approved the Workplace Expectations Policy for employees
in 2012 as part of the overall Personnel Manual revisions; and
Whereas, due to concerns raised by the Ethics Board regarding Whistleblowing
retaliation the Personnel & Organization Committee reviewed and revised the Workplace
Expectations policy to be added to the Elected and Appointed Personnel Manual and to the
Board Protocol and Procedures Manual; and
Now, therefore,be it
Resolved, the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca does hereby approve the Workplace
Expectations policy for Elected and Appointed Officials; and be it further
Resolved,the Human Resources Manager is directed to place the said policy in the
Elected and Appointed Personnel Manual and as section 7.04 in the Board Protocol and
Procedures Manual.
Moved: Bill Goodman Seconded: Rod Howe
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Vote: Ayes—Goodman, Levine, Howe, Engman, DePaolo and Hunter
Agenda Item 13
Consider setting a public hearing regarding a local law amending the Town Code Chapter
234 entitled "Subdivision of Land" regarding cluster subdivisions
Mr. Goodman explained that the review and subsequent revisions were prompted by a proposal
that has come before the Planning Board and in researching the proposal, it was found that there
are a lot of out-of-date references, terms and requirements in our current law regarding
subdivisions. The Codes and Ordinances Committee decided to make the some of the simpler
changes now and the larger changes that are needed will be addressed during the zoning changes
associated with the Comprehensive Plan and the larger ones will be looked at during the
rezoning from the comp plan.
Mr. Tasman added that there are also some archaic requirements that might go against current
State or Town law regarding definition of family and amending subdivision plats for solar panels
etc. Mr. DePaolo asked about the section that does not allow more housing in a cluster than
would normally be allowed and the elimination of the height restrictions. Ms. Brock responded
that the number of housing allowed is controlled by Town law and the Committee looked very
hard at that to see if there was a way around it and there is not. As for the height restrictions,
those are referenced in another section which states they must conform to the zone in which the
subdivision is located and provisions for cluster subdivisions will be in the zoning code itself
instead of in the subdivision regulations.
TB Resolution No. 2013-074: Setting a public hearing regarding a Local Law amending
the Town of Ithaca Code, Chapter 234 entitled "Subdivision of Land," regarding Cluster
Subdivisions
Be It Resolved, that the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca will hold a public hearing at
the Town Hall, 215 North Tioga Street, Ithaca,New York on the 10th day of June, 2013 at 5:30
p.m. for the purpose of considering a proposed local law amending the Town of Ithaca Code,
Chapter 234, entitled"Subdivision of Land,"regarding Cluster Subdivisions.
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: Rod Howe
Vote: Ayes—Goodman, Levine, Howe, Engman, DePaolo and Hunter
Agenda Item 14
Consider setting a public hearing regarding a noise permit for Calvary Chapel of Ithaca
outdoor meeting and social at Tareyton Park
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The Board had a number of questions on the event and Ms. Terwilliger noted that she discussed
notification and ways to mitigate sound with the applicant and he will have answers for those at
the public hearing. Mr. Bates and Mr. Weber added that they are working with the applicant to
address parking issues and whether having religious uses or events in medium density residential
is permitted without a special use variance.
TB Resolution No. 2013 —075: Set a public hearing regarding a Noise Permit application
for Calvary Chapel of Ithaca
Whereas, a noise permit application has been received by the Calvary Chapel of Ithaca
for an outdoor service and fellowship each Sunday in July at the Tareyton Park in the Town of
Ithaca
Now Therefore Be It
Resolved, that the Town Board will hold a public hearing at its meeting on June 10, 2013
to hear comments from the public regarding the events beginning at 5:30 pm.
Moved: Rich DePaolo Seconded: Rod Howe
Vote: Ayes—Goodman, Levine, Howe, Engman, DePaolo and Hunter
Agenda Item 15
Consider a resolution urging New York State to declare invalid the revised draft SGEIS for
High Volume Horizontal Hydraulic Fracturing
Mr. Engman explained that it has come out that some of the consultants that contributed to the
SGEIS for hydrofracking have been or were lobbyists for the gas industry. There was some
discussion on strengthening the language and Mr. Engman noted that the involvement of the
different entities were at various levels; from membership to consulting. The County spelt out
the connection a bit more in their support for a moratorium and with no specific suggestion for
different verbiage, the resolution was voted on as presented.
TB Resolution No. 2013 - 076: Urging New York State to Declare Invalid the RDSGEIS for
High Volume Horizontal Hydraulic Fracturing
Whereas the Town of Ithaca has participated faithfully in the process of developing the
New York State Generic Environmental Impact Statement on high volume horizontal hydraulic
fracturing and
Whereas the Town of Ithaca has closely studied the issue of high volume horizontal
hydraulic fracturing and has determined that natural gas drilling is not in the best interest of the
Town and
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Whereas nonetheless gas drilling in other municipalities may well have a detrimental
effect on the Town of Ithaca and
Whereas it has been learned recently that three firms—Ecology and Environment Inc.,
Alpha Geoscience, and URS Corporation- hired by New York State to work on the Revised
Draft Supplemental Generic Environmental Impact Statement were closely involved with the
Independent Oil and Gas Association of New York(IOGA), a lobbying and advocacy
organization for the oil and gas industry and
Whereas such involvement with a lobbying and advocacy organization raises serious
questions about the three firms' ability to maintain an objective viewpoint on an issue with such
an important impact on the residents of New York State and
Whereas the content of the Revised Draft Supplemental Generic Environmental Impact
Statement is therefore called into question
Now therefore be it
Resolved the Town of Ithaca calls upon the Department of Environmental Conservation
and the Governor to declare invalid the Revised Draft Supplemental Generic Environmental
Impact Statement and
Resolved that this resolution be sent to Commissioner Joseph Martens of the Department
of Environmental Conservation, Governor Andrew Cuomo, Assemblywoman Barbara Lifton and
Senator Thomas O'Mara.
Moved: Herb Engman Seconded: Tee Ann Hunter
Vote: Ayes—Engman, Hunter, DePaolo, Levine, Howe and Goodman
Agenda Item 16
Consider increasing the Town's contribution for the Gateway Trail
Mr. Engman noted that there was a memo from Mr. Smith explaining that this has been a long
time grant and prices have gone up. Some discussion followed and Mr. Engman noted that Mr.
Smith was able to get the City to evaluate the overpass and they have also applied for a grant to
take the Black Diamond Trail down to Buttermilk Falls and that is a significant contribution.
Mr. Weber noted that this project is from the bridge to Stone Quarry Road which is almost all in
the Town.
Mr. Engman added that there has been some surveying done on the Emerson property and things
are moving ahead and this will be a great project when it is done.
TB Resolution No. 2013-077: Authorizing an increase in the funding for design work for
the Gateway Trail proiect.
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Whereas, in May 2007 the Ithaca Town Board authorized the Town of Ithaca to pay in
the first instance 100% of the federal and non-federal shares of the cost of the design work for
the Gateway Trail project, and made $84,000.00 available to cover the cost of the design work
(TB Resolution No. 2007-080); and
Whereas, following the NYSDOT's "Procedures for Locally Administered Federal Aid
Project"manual, the Town has selected a design consultant to perform the design work for this
project, with an estimated total cost that exceeds the above total; and
Whereas, the Town of Ithaca desires to continue to advance this project by increasing the
non-federal share of the costs of the design phase;
Now therefore be it
Resolved, that the Town Board thereby authorizes the Town of Ithaca to increase the
funding for the design portion of the Gateway Trail project by $4,000.00 ($88,000.00 total
design cost); and it is further
Resolved, that the additional $4,000.00 is hereby appropriated from A7110.526
(Gateway Trail) and made available to cover the costs of participation in the design phase for the
project.
Moved: Rod Howe Seconded: Bill Goodman
Vote: Ayes—Goodman, Levine, Howe, Engman, DePaolo and Hunter
Agenda Item 17
Consider acceptance of the Final Scoping Document for the Comprehensive Plan Generic
Environmental Impact Statement
TB Resolution No. 2013-078: Acceptance of Final Scoping Document for Draft
Comprehensive Plan
Whereas, at a meeting held on January 28, 2013 the Town of Ithaca Comprehensive Plan
Committee recommended to the Town Board the Draft Comprehensive Plan, dated December 5,
2012, which would replace the 1993 Comprehensive Plan; and
Whereas, the Town Board, acting as lead agency at its meeting on February 25, 2013,
determined that the adoption of the Town of Ithaca Comprehensive Plan may have a significant
impact on the environment, in accordance with the New York State Environmental Quality
Review Act, and authorized the preparation of a draft Generic Environmental Impact Statement;
and
Whereas, at a meeting held on March 11, 2013, the Town Board reviewed a preliminary
draft Scoping Document that was prepared by staff and requested that staff make several
modifications and revise the preliminary draft for consideration at the March 25, 2013 Town
Board meeting; and
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Whereas, at its meeting on March 25, 2013, the Town Board determined that the Draft
Scoping Document for the Town of Ithaca Comprehensive Plan, dated March 19, 2013, was
adequate to proceed with the public scoping process; and
Whereas, at its meeting on April 22, 2013, the Town Board accepted public comment on
the March 19, 2013 Draft Scoping Document, after distributing it to potentially interested
agencies and to the public;
Now, Therefore, Be It:
Resolved, that the Town Board hereby accepts the above-referenced Draft Scoping
Document, dated March 19, 2013, as the Final Scoping Document, and determines that said
document is adequate to define the scope and content of the draft Generic Environmental Impact
Statement for the Draft Comprehensive Plan.
Moved: Rod Howe Seconded: Bill Goodman
Vote: Ayes—Goodman, Levine, Howe, Engman, DePaolo and Hunter
Added Agenda Item
Consider Approval of Contract with Municity
Mr. Engman explained that this had been approved a few months ago but there have been
substantive changes negotiated by Ms. Brock to our benefit. Ms. Brock noted some of the
changes which were mostly in the Terms and Conditions; the underlying terms of what we are
paying didn't change.
TB Resolution 2013- 079: Authorization for the Town Supervisor to Sign Revised Contract
with General Code's MunicityTM Integrated Parcel Management Software
Whereas the Town Board authorized the Supervisor to enter into a contract with
MunicityTM Integrated Parcel Management Software at it March 11, 2013 meeting and
Whereas the Attorney for the Town has negotiated substantive changes to the contract
submitted in March
Now therefore be it
Resolved that the Town Board hereby approves and authorizes the Town Supervisor to
sign on behalf of the Town to enter into the revised contract, approved by the Attorney for the
Town, with General Code for their MunicityTM Integrated Parcel Management Software for the
application and support to be installed in 2013 and not to exceed the budgeted amount of
$55,000 for the initial setup and implementation.
Moved: Bill Goodman Seconded: Eric Levine
Vote: ayes: Goodman, Levine, Howe, Engman, DePaolo and Hunter
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Agenda Item 18
Consider Consent Agenda Items
TB Resolution No. 2013 - 080: Adopt 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. Approval of Minutes of April 22, 2013 —Pulled
b. Town of Ithaca Abstract
c. Bolton Point Abstract
d. Approval of Engineering Intern Appointment— Saari
e. Approval of Planning Intern Appointment— Serling
f. Appointment of Planning Board member—Wedemeyer
g. Approval and authorization for Federal Work Study Agreements
Moved: Bill Goodman Seconded: Eric Levine
Vote: ayes: Goodman, Levine, Howe, Engman, DePaolo and Hunter
TB Resolution No. 2013-080b: 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. 3655 - 3715
General Fund Town wide 90,125.43
General Fund Part Town 33,498.85
Highway Fund Part Town 66,578.09
Water Fund 45,763.09
Sewer Fund 17,183.06
Fire Protection Fund 309,311.00
Forest Home Lighting District 201.90
Glenside Lighting District 61.40
Renwick Heights Lighting District 85.88
Eastwood Commons Lighting District 178.30
Clover Lane Lighting District 21.47
Winner's Circle Lighting District 63.82
Burlei h Drive Lighting District 73.40
West Haven Road Lighting District 236.38
Coddin ton Road Lighting District 140.08
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Trust and Agency 9,000.00
Debt Service 450.00
TOTAL 572,972.15
TB Resolution No. 2013-080c: 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: 1663-1732
Check Numbers: 14542-14611
Burdick Hill Tanks Project $ 1,739.42
N. Trip Rd T-main Project $ 0
Operating Fund $ 82,966.32
TOTAL $ 84,705.74
Less Prepaid $ 39,350.61
TOTAL $ 45,355.13
TB Resolution No. 2013-080d: Appointment of Engineering Project Assistant — Saari
Whereas,there is a vacancy in the position of temporary Project Assistant in the
Engineering Division of the Public Works Department, which is an internship opportunity not to
exceed six months working on a specific project, and
Whereas, Engineering has traditionally hired temporary interns during the summer to
provide them with valuable work experience while the Town in turn receives valuable technical
support such as surveying, watershed mapping and data collection for projects, and
Whereas, the Director of Public Works has determined that Alec Saari, TC3 student and
prior seasonal employee,possesses the necessary knowledge and skills to satisfactorily perform
the duties of Engineering Project Assistant and recommends for his appointment;
Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca does hereby approve the appointment
of Alec Saari as Project Assistant for Engineering, effective May 20, 2013 through August 21,
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2013 as a temporary summer position not to exceed 35 hours per week, at the hourly wage of
$11.65, from account number A1440.110, no benefits apply.
TB Resolution No. 2013-080e: Appointment of Planning Intern—Sperling
Whereas, the Director of Planning has recognized the need for additional staff support
for the Planning Department during the summer months and has specific projects that would be
appropriate for the involvement of a Planning Intern; and
Whereas, the Planning Department has budgeted funds to cover the cost of having
planning interns and has traditionally hired temporary interns to provide them with valuable
work experience while the Town of Ithaca has received valuable technical support from the
interns; and
Whereas, Elliot Sperling will be completing a Bachelor's Degree in City and Regional
Planning at Cornell University in May 2014 and desires to expand his experience as a Planning
Intern, and has been assessed as possessing the qualifications necessary for appointment to this
temporary intern position;
Now, therefore,be it
Resolved, that the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca hereby approves the Director of
Planning's appointment of Elliot Sperling as a temporary full-time Planning Intern, beginning on
June 3, 2013, at an hourly rate of $11.65 based on a maximum of 37 1/2 hours a week to be
charged to Account#B8020.110. Benefits are limited to the temporary status of this position.
TB Resolution No. 2013-080f. Appointment of Planning Board Member
Whereas, there is a vacant Planning Board member position due to the resignation of
Diane Conneman; and
WHEREAS, an interview committee met with an individual interested in the vacant
position and they recommend Paula Wedemeyer for the vacant position;
Now therefore be it
Resolved, that the governing Board of the Town of Ithaca hereby appoints Paula
Wedemeyer of 1458 Trumansburg Road, as a member to the Planning Board for a term position
beginning May 13, 2013 and ending December 31, 2019.
TB Resolution No. 2013- 0802— Approval of Federal Work Study Agreements
Whereas, the Town has budgeted the necessary funds to cover the cost of participating in
the Cornell University and Ithaca College Federal Work Study Program to provide student
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interns with a valuable work experience while providing the Town of Ithaca with valuable
technical support; and
Whereas, Cornell University covers 75% of the hourly wages and 100% of the
employment expenses of this program and the Town would be responsible for the other 25%
of the hourly wages plus 10.25% for non-registered students employed for the summer; and
Whereas, Ithaca College covers 100% of the hourly wages and 100% of the employment
expenses of this program; and
Now, therefore, be it
Resolved,the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca does hereby approve the participation
in the Cornell University and Ithaca College Federal Work Study Programs for the school
year of July 1, 2013 through June 30, 2014; and be it further
Resolved, the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca does hereby authorize and direct the
Town Supervisor to sign any necessary Agreements or Participation forms; and be it further
Resolved, the cost of participating in the said program for the year 2014 shall be
reviewed and approved during the budget process.
Pulled Item—Approval of Town Board Minutes
Ms. Hunter would like to ask for more detail on the discussions around the Comprehensive Plan
and possibly verbatim of the people who address the Board. She wanted a record of the agreed
upon changes that come about. Ms. Terwilliger responded that at this particular meeting the
changes were so editorial in nature that she had started to list them and they seemed
inconsequential and she thought those would be tracked by Planning. She suggested that she
listen to the tape again and revisit the suggestion at the next meeting.
Review of Correspondence
Mr. Engman drew the boards attention to the invasive species report by the Conservation Board
and their request and recommendation for changes and/or new laws or policies. We need to
think about a mechanism for addressing their request.
Continue review of draft Comprehensive Plan
Transportationgage 31
Introduction—2° paragraph: references the "huge amount" of commuter traffic that originates
outside the Town and travels through the Town and he wondered if that needed to be sourced or
could be attributed to something other than somebody's statement. Mr. Engman suggested
removing "huge" and injecting the number that the County uses which is 14,000 in-communters
per day. Agreed.
Paragraph 3 —Mr. Howe: Add a reference to collaboration with others for developing multi-
modal transportation. Agreed. The Town in collaboration with other municipalities and
agencies.
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Paragraph 4—Mr. DePaolo: "the town must encourage development where it is needed, not just
where it is cheap to build." He wondered if we have established where it is needed at this point
as opposed to where it is possible, based upon where land is available. Does the document go on
to predict or conclude that development is needed in certain areas as opposed to others? Mr.
Engman responded that he felt one of our basic premises was that any growth areas should be
close to places of employment, so that is probably where there is a need in addition to where the
land is cheap, and we didn't want to just leave it to where it is cheap. Mr. DePaolo suggested
changing it to "where it is needed, based upon proximity to employment centers, services and
existing infrastructure." Mr. Howe would also like the word"cheap"to inexpensive as well.
Agreed. Ms. Hunter asked if SOV could be spelt out. Mr. Tasman felt that acronyms are used
throughout, and where would we draw the line? Ms. Hunter acquiesced.
TRl H Mr. Goodman questioned whether it is appropriate for us to talk about improving
frequency to rural areas of the County that are outside the Town since this is supposed to be our
Plan. Ms. Hunter thought it was one of our reasons for guiding development to the outskirts of
the Town and we would not be overstepping our boundaries to encourage TCAT to better serve
rural areas whose traffic impacts our Town.
Mr. Howe thought H should be added to G and the line about TCAT a new H. Agreed.
TR 1 F Mr. DePaolo questioned if Park and Rides are effective close in and should we push that
and are we talking about existing park and rides or making new ones? Ms. Brock stated that a lot
of people use existing lots at Town Halls such as Caroline and Lansing for Cornell because of
the cost and they are relatively close. Discussion followed and the Board felt the idea of park
and rides is worth leaving the statement in.
TR 2 A Mr. DePaolo suggested adding language such as "work with NYS and Tompkins
County to apply context sensitive design solutions when designing roadways."You don't have
to abide by the Highway Design Manual to the letter; you can deviate to help neighborhoods to
keep a roadway a certain width or certain geometry and we should be advocating for that as a
way of preserving neighborhood character. Ms. Tasman suggested it be a separate item.
Mr. Goodman talked about how sometimes our road design gets dictated by our fire department
and what they say they need for their fire trucks and maybe we should add Fire Departments and
Mr. Tasman thought there were sometimes conflicts with Public Works Department also and we
could change the sentence to include both those entities. Mr. Weber said that was up to the
Board and to keep in mind the level of service residents expect and smaller/narrower/winding
roads take different equipment and additional staff or delays in that service. Board agreed to add
the entities.
TR 3 D—Ms. Brock wanted to add"where legally permitted" after"compatible with"because
Vehicle and Traffic Law may preempt us from changes we might want.
TR 4 B Mr. Goodman asked about planned right-of-ways and whether we are specifically
looking at the Bundy Road connector or others? Mr. Tasman responded that it referred to that as
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well as other major streets where we would like to see trails etc. and Dan said that would be the
town map and the major connecting streets
TR 4 F Ms. Hunter asked about approval of highway expenditures and flexibility and whether
we are legally allowed to give him that flexibility. Ms. Brock stated that that is done through the
agreement with the Highway Superintendent each year and Mr. Weber added that this is usually
discussed during the budget process. Ms. Brock asked why the statement was in there and Mr.
Engman responded that the Committee seemed to be referring to the schedule of the projects, not
the funding. Ms. Brock suggested referencing the agreement so the concept that there is an
agreement on file is there along with the Town's idea that there should be some flexibility to do
the micro-management of the projects.
TR 4 E Ms. Brock asked that the word"highway"be taken out of the title of the map.
TR7 B Mr. DePaolo would like to delete "the negative effects of from Work to reduce the
negative effects of overdependence on motor vehicles, because he doesn't know of any positive
effects and it is redundant. Discussion followed and the entire sentence would need to be
reworded to make that deletion and the Committee was focusing on the negative effects. Board
agreed to leave it in.
Municipal Services and Infrastructure
Introduction
Mr. DePaolo 2nd Paragraph He talked about the reference to "ill effects of suburban
development" and he is not sure that all suburban development is synonymous with ill effects so
he would like to delete "suburban". We don't have to demonize suburban development all the
time, there are some aspects of it that are fine. The rest of the sentence spells out the sprawl part
of the type of development and the word suburban isn't needed. Board agreed.
Goals and Recommendations
MS 1 E—Ms. Brock would like "and the Town of Dryden" added after`°'City of Ithaca" and the
official title is spelt Wastewater as one word and Facility not System.
MS 2 B—Mr. DePaolo asked about the "ensure adequate capacity and quantities" in that what
happens if we determine there isn't adequate capacity or quantity? Do we then create more
capacity to allow for more quantity? What are we trying to accomplish with this statement? Are
we trying to service existing areas or are we trying to make sure any and all future development
is accommodated with ever increasing water and sewage? Mr. Engman responded that his
recollection was that we want to know if we have any capacity left in our sewage system and if
not, that would be the decision that would have to be made; you don't do any more additions or
you decide to increase the capacity. He thought this might have been linked to our collaborative
agreements with the City and the Town of Lansing. Mr. DePaolo suggested replacing the word
"ensure adequate"to "determine" so it reads "determine capacities and quantities." Board
agreed.
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Mr. DePaolo thought this goes to the discussions we have had at the Public Works Committee
and we should keep these goals in mind during those discussions.
MS 4 C Mr. DePaolo asked about the term landowners and how that could be done?
Regulation? Education? Discussion followed and we do have stormwater Operation and
Maintenance Agreements on some projects that require them to maintain stormwater mitigations
and those are put in place through Planning Board requirements and will apply to some things.
Mr. Goodman wanted to add green options because there are a lot of retention ponds popping up
and there are other options out there. Mr. Tasman responded that that is already in the Plan in
other sections. Mr. DePaolo suggested adding "and the full range of green stormwater
management options available, taking into consideration site specific conditions." Agreed.
MS 4 F - Ms. Brock requested that the example be deleted because she couldn't think of an
example where an individual would be responsible for a whole development. There may be a
Homeowners Association but to have an individual responsible is not practicable. Board agreed.
MS 4 0 - Ms. Brock thought the way it is worded is incorrect and may not be legal. Focuses on
funding but she was not aware of a way to do this... Delete "collecting dedicated through to the
end of the sentence so the sentence ends at "developments." Board agreed.
Community Services
Introduction
Paragraph 3 - Mr. DePaolo proposed replacing "and a large public school system" by adding
"and a variety of alternative educational options" and delete "from these institutions." To read
"the Town is fortunate to be home to a University, a College, a large public school system and a
variety of alternative educational options and is committed to engaging students in civic life."
Mr. Howe asked what the last sentence saying student engagement in "operations" and Mr.
Engman responded that that referred to student interns.
CS ID - Mr. Goodman had a question about the reference to The Intermunicipal Sustainability
Collaboration group. Mr. Tasman will check with Nick Goldsmith.
CS 4 B Ms. Brock was not sure if the diversion discussed was legal and she could research it,
but she was not sure. Mr. Tasman thought there were other states and municipalities doing it, but
NY might be behind in that area; basically mandatory recycling at work sites. Change for now to
"explore the option of because the idea is good, we just aren't sure we can.
Economic Development
Ms. Brock had a number of comments for the introduction. She was not sure it is appropriate to
focus on local businesses rather than the land use. Case law states that we must consider the use
not the owner. Mr. Tasman countered that this is to promote local businesses and to keep the
money inside the community so we want to encourage them and this does not say we will favor
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them just encourage them. Mr. Engman added that seminars he has been to seem to be heavy in
the support of local businesses and he agreed that we are saying we encourage local not that we
prohibiting any other type. Ms. Brock asked how, for example, ED 1 F would be done without
trying to keep out people who are not local. Mr. Tasman had a number of suggested ways to
encourage local businesses which Ms. Brock and Mr. DePaolo agreed with but did not think the
word "local" was needed. Discussion followed. Mixed neighborhoods and in-home businesses
allowed through zoning changes will encourage local businesses. Mr. Tasman felt that nothing
in the Plan or proposed policies bans national or large chains or a violation of the International
Commerce Law. The word "local" was removed.
Mr. DePaolo suggested removing the words "their own" at the end of paragraph one as well as
removing the parenthetical at the end of paragraph 5. Discussion followed. The first two were
approved and the parenthesis were removed with the words standing on there own.
Mr. Howe - Support agricultural economic development including a strong agri-tourism and
replacing "rural sector" with "community character". Agreed.
ED 1 D Mr. DePaolo wanted the words "through resolutions and other means" removed because
it put actions on the support and the statement is stronger by itself without quantitative.
ED 1 J Mr. DePaolo thought it was redundant and also asked where we add how to get our tax
exempt entities to help. Mr. Engman asked that the idea of PILOTs and how to get them to help
on our "parking lot" of issues to discuss.
ED 1 G Ms. Brock suggested the word "bidding" be removed and add "when legal and
practicable" after "when."
Review of Correspondence
Mr. Engman and Mr. DePaolo updated the Board on the Time Warner Cable meetings and
Mr. Engman asked if we should become Municipal members of the Park and Trails because they
may be able to offer technical help and the cost is nominal. The Board agreed.
Meeting wa^adjoumed at 8:18 p.m.
Submitt
Paulette Terwilliger, Town Clerk
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Board of Fire Commissioners
Report to Ithaca Town Board
May 13, 2013
The following is a summary of the Board of Fire Commissioners quarterly report to the Ithaca
Town Board for the 1st quarter of 2013 including the year to date call activity summary:
Included with this report are:
• The department call activity reports for January I- March 31, 2013. (this will also posted
on city Website ). The number of incidents for the first quarter of 2013 was 1,177.
(compared to 1,059 in 2012, 1,177 in 20II, and 994 in 2010).
• The Fire Chiefs Report given at the April 9, 2013 BFC meeting, including the Fire
Marshal's Report & Fire Prevention Bureau activity.
• The IFD Financial Activity Report for March 2013.
Fire Department Operational Staffing (March 2013),
• As of the Chief's report on April 9'^, there were 64 Uniform Personnel in the department
including the Deputy chief's position which is being filled on a part-time per diem basis.
In addition to this there is 1 Administrative Coordinator's position in the department.
Volunteer Organization -
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 continuing to review
requirements for volunteers and anticipate actively recruiting more volunteers later this year.
Board Agendas & Minutes
Agendas and Minutes for BFC meetings can be found at the following site:
http://www.egovlink.com/ithaca/docs/menu/home.asp?path=/pubUc documents300/ithaca/publis
hed documents/Agendas
Items in progress;
1 Charter Review- the BFC continues to review and di.scuss 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 of Fire Commissioners is concerned about the organizational
impact and impact on the Community served by the Ithaca Fire Department. Any
BFC Report to Town of Ithaca Board 13-May-2013
decision to cancel the current arrangement requires notification by the end of the current
calendar year,
6 Solar Panels and Roofing project at Central Fire Station.
7 Current review of Fire Inspection process by Common Council.
8 Modification of City Budget process designed to provide a better understanding of City
Departmental operations and financial needs by members of the Common Council.
Respectfully Submitted,
Bill Gilligan
Chair, Board of Fire Commissioners
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CITY OF ITHACA
310 West Green Street Ithaca, New York 14850-5497
OFFICE OF THE FIRE CHIEF
Telephone: 607/272-1234 Fax: 607/272-2793
MEMORANDUM
To: Board of Fire Commissioners
From: Tom Parsons, Fire Chief
Date: April 9'^ 2013
Re: Fire Chiefs Monthly Report to the Board of Fire Commissioners
ADMINISTRATIVE DIVISION
Administration
1) Career Personnel Report
/^ PERSONNEL STAFFING LEVELS
1 Chief
1 Deputy Chief (per diem)
5 Assistant Chiefs
9 Lieutenants
48 Fire Fighters
64 Uniform Personnel
1 Administrative Coordinator
Total employees as of March 31st, 2013 - 65
a) Hiring/Recruitment Committee
• No Report
b) Retirements:
• No Report
c) Promotions:
• No Report
e) Vacancies:
• None
2) Budget Status
Page 2 of 5 - Fire Chiefs Monthly Report April 9th, 2013
a) 2013 Budget; Attached to the Board Report is an update on the department budget for
the first three months of the year.
b) Capital Budget - A Capital Project for the Central Station HVAC System has gone out
to bid. The roof replacement project for Central Station is expected to go out bid within
the month
3) County Communications and 911 Program:
a) No Report.
4) Grants and Donations
a) On March 2013, IFD submitted a grant application to the NYS Department of
Homeland Security and Emergency Services for water rescue equipment and training.
The grant awards should be announced by July.
5) Resource Recovery Legislation
No Report
6) City Charter Update
No Report
Operations
1) Mutual Aid Calls: Quarterly Report
2) Selected Calls
No Report
3) Support
No Report
Page 3 of 5 - Fire Chiefs Monthly Report April 9th, 2013
LIFE SAFETY DIVISION
Fire Prevention Bureau
1) Code Enforcement Division: The following is a list of March activities -
Complaints Received: 16
Referred to Town of Ithaca 3
Referred to City Building Department 10
Inspections: 210
City Fire Safety & Property Maintenance 95
Town Fire Safety & Property Maintenance 20
City - Sprinkler Inspections 4
City - Fire Alarm Inspections 4
City - Alternative Fire System Inspection 1
City - Standpipe Flow Test 1
Notices: 30
Inspection Past Due 24
Permits Expired I
Permits or Certificates: 30
Operating Permit - Assembly Occupancy 27
Operating Permit - Hazardous Occupancy 0
Operating Permit - Lumber Yard 0
Operating Permit - Elevator 37
Certificate of Compliance - Occupancy 20
Certificate of Compliance - Fire Alarm 4
Certificate of Compliance - Fire Sprinkler I
Certificate of Compliance - Alternative Suppression 1
2) Fire Investigation Unit:
There was one fire investigation performed in March: Car Fire at 737 Willow Ave in the City
of Ithaca. The cause was accidental and it was attributed to an electrical malfunction.
3) Public Education and Special Events:
Public Education Events: 2
Fire Drills Witnessed: 0
Child Safety Seat Inspections: 2
4) Town of Ithaca:
Page 4 of 5 - Fire Chiefs Monthly Report April 9th, 2013
The fire inspection work we've been doing for the Town of Ithaca continues to move along
well. Lt Haines-Sharp has been meeting weekly with the Town's Director of Code
Enforcement Bruce Bates. The Fire Prevention Bureau members are finishing up inspections
on buildings at both Ithaca College and Cornell University Campuses within the Town of
Ithaca.
5) City of Ithaca:
Reconstruction work will begin on the Ithaca Commons in about one to two week. This will
affect our access to buildings on the Commons. Accommodations are being made to minimize
the obstructions and to keep the fire lanes open. The reconstruction work will take about 2
years, but efforts will be made to complete the work sooner.
OPERATIONS DIVISION
Response
1) Quarter Response Statistics are included with my report.
Januarv f through March 3 f 2013 Responses
City of Ithaca: 848 Incidents (72.05%)
Fires: 13
Overpressure/Rupture 1
EMS/Rescue: 357
Hazardous Conditions: 46
Service Calls: 54
Good Intent: 114
Alarms/No Fires: 263
319 Incidents (27.10%)
Fires: 5
Overpressure/Rupture 0
EMS/Rescue: 174
Hazardous Conditions: 14
Service Calls: 14
Good Intent: 37
Alarms/No Fires: 75
10 Incidents (.85%)
Fires: 3
EMS/Rescue: 3
Hazardous Conditions: 1
Service Calls: 0
Good Intent: 3
Town of Ithaca:
Mutual Aid:
Total:177 Incidents (100%)
Page 5 of 5 - Fire Chiefs Monthly Report April 9th, 2013
2) Emergency Management: Last week I met with members from the Tompkins County Health
Department, Department of Emergency Response, and Department of Social Services to
discuss ways that Tompkins County can develop and improve the effectiveness of the County's
Emergency Operations Center. One of the important goals is to have City Staff and Officials
join forces with Tompkins County Staff and Officials with the operation and staffing of the
County's Emergency Operations Center.
Support
1) Training Center
Quarterly Report
2) Apparatus and Facilities
Ladder Truck 933: Our 1998 LTl Ladder Tower has been out of service since late November
of 2012 with a broken cradle support. The truck was returning from being repaired at a Service
Repair Facility in Pennsylvania when it broke down near Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania. A major
component of the drive train failed. Parts are on order and we expect it to be repaired by the
end of April.
New Ladder Truck: Pierce Manufacturing Inc. has notified us that they have begun
construction of our new ladder truck. The anticipated delivery date is in June.
Municipal Fire Alarm Equipment was put up for sale, and a high bid of $10,200 was accepted
from Miller Fire Equipment from Dundee N.Y.
Training
Quarterly Report — Assistant Chief Sheldon will be emailing the Board with his report. He is
off this week on vacation.
Volunteer Recruitment and Retention
1) Summaries of Service Hours: Quarterly Report
2) There are currently 15 Active Volunteer Firefighters and Fire Police
3) Requests from Company Members to become active: No Requests Received
4) We have had an inquiry from another member of the community to join as a volunteer fire
fighter. An application has been provided, but it has not been returned as of yet.
)12013 REVENUE SUMMARY BY ACCOUNTMarch 2013Revised' REVENUEYTD REVENUEPCICollected; Remaining^ REVENUEAverageMthlyProjectedFire Code Inspectionj^4.971$5,492" 2To% "1^.4791;$1.831 "J2[,968 ' 7Home & Comm Services|2J89I•$2006%T$2ob+jb_" ~Public Sofety Services2260•HOOO* n - "0%:$4ibb'$0"^$0Fire Protective Services2262'$3,130,0000%; $3.139.000■$o$0Rental of Reel Propertyi24IO$10,900$6006% 'l$ioboo= $200"■$2,400Rental of Equipment24MJO ^0%$0 ^$0 "jb"Public Safety Permits;2550'•^700$1,34114% ~J8.359$447$5,364 7Fines & Forfeited Bail2610i$i,5oo0%"$1,500$0$0Minor Sales2651jjbd "0%i$100|$oJoSale of Equipmenti2^j$o0% 7..$0;$b^i$o 7Insurance Recoveries26800%.$10.000|$0.!$0Other Compensation for Loss*2690 "*$50.. —OTo'$50•$o'$0Refund Prior Year Expense2701$200"0%$200$0JoGifts & Donations2705^$746,505,0%,$746,505■$0$0Unclassified Revenue2770;$600q%~1■$0 "j$0 _Home & Community Service3989$0-0%$0$0$0$3,968,726$7,4330.2%$3,961,293$2,478$29,732
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Action taken, OtherAssist physically disabled -Assistance, OtherCancelled en roiiaEmergency medical services, OtherEstabfish safe areaEvacuate areaExtinguishment by fire service personnelExtricate, disentangleFire control or extinguishment, otherForcible entryHazardous condition. OtherHazardous materials leak control 8 containmentHazlutat detection, monitoring, sampling, 8 analysisIncident commandInformation, inve^gation & enforcement. OtherInvestigateinvestigate Alarm ConditionInvestigate EMS, Released by Bangs EMSinvestigate EMS, Released by CU EMSInvestigate EMS, Released by Other EMS Agencyinvestigate lire out on arrivalInvestigate, Hazardous ConditionProvide advanced li^ support (ALS)Provide basic life support (BLS)Provide equipmentProvide first aid 8 check for InjuriesProvide manpovierRemove hazardRemove vieterRescue, remove from harmRestore fire alarm systemShut dovin systemStandbySystems and services. OtherVentilate
Incident Type Summary (Modified)Alarm Date Between {01/01/2013} And {03/31/2013}Fire 2%.Good Intent Cad 13%False Alarm & False Call 29%Hazardous Condition (No Fire) 5%Overpressure Rupture. Explosion, Overfieat(no fire) 0.0%Service Call 6%Rescue & Emergency Medical Service Incident 45%I False Alarm & False Cad□ FireGood Intent Cad ■ Overpressure Rupfirre. Explosion, Overtfeat(no fire)Hazardous Condition (No Fire) Q Rescue 4 Emergency Medical Service IncidentService Cal)
)IFD Inckients by Dispatch CodeAlarm Date Between {01/01/2013} And {03/31/2013}Fire AlarmOutside FireHazardous MaterialsRefuse FireService CallStructure FireVehicle FreAtxtomina! PainAllergic ReactionAssaultBreathing ProblemBumsCardiac ArrestChest PainChokingCarbon Monoxide PoisoningConvulsions or SlezuresDiabetic ProblemEntrapmentFan or TripHeadacheHeart ProblemBleeding or HemorrhageMedical EmergencyOverdose, PotsioningPersonal injury AccidentPregnancyMental Health DlnessIllness, Sick PersonStabbingStroke or CVATraumatic InjuryUnranciousUnknown MedicalUnknown Problem100150200250300350•400
Ithaca Fire Department
IFD Mutual Aid Responses by Department (Summary)
Alarm Date Between {01/01/2013} And {03/31/2013}
Type of Aid Count
55001 Brooktondale Fire Department
Mutual aid given 2
55002 Cayuga Heights Fire Department
Mutual aid received 1
Mutual aid given 1
55005 Dryden Fire Department
Mutual aid received 1
Automatic aid received 2
55006 Enfield Fire Department
Mutual aid received 1
1
55011 Lansing Fire Department
Mutual aid given 1
1
55013 Newfield Fire Department
Mutual aid received 1
Automatic aid given 2
55018 Trumansburg Fire Department
Mutual aid given 2
Automatic aid given 1
55019 Varna Fire Department
Mutual aid given 1
1
04/09/2013 14:40 Page
Ithaca FD
IFD False Alarm Cause Report
Alarm Date Between {01/01/2013}And {03/31/2013}
False Alarm Cause Total Percent of All:
Detection Device, Cleaning 2 0.5 %
Detection Device, Damage 6 1.7 %
Detection Device, Dust 35 10.3 %
Detection Device, Extinguisher 2 0.5 %
Detection Device, Malfunction 32 9.4 %
Detection Device, Painting 1 0.3%
Detection Device, Water 2 0.5 %
Duct Detector, Dust 2 0.5 %
Fog-Smoke Machine 1 0.3 %
Malicious, Phone Call 2 0.5%
Malicious, Pull - Private Alarm 13 3.8 %
None 8 2.3%
PERS, Emergency Button 8 2.3 %
PERS, Pendenant 5 1.4 %
^^Aj^ll Station Unintentional 16 4.7%
oke. Cooking NO FIRE 106 31.3 %
Smoke, Illegal Drug Use 3 0.8 %
Smoke, Soldering-Welding 1 0.3 %
Smoke, Tobacco Product 8 2.3 %
Sprinkler, Contractor 6 1.7%
Sprinkler, Flow Switch Malfunction 1 0.3 %
Sprinkler, Frozen Pipe 14 4.1%
Sprinkler, Physical Damage 2 0.5 %
Sprinkler, Water Surge 13 3.8 %
Steam, Bathroom or Shower 4 1.1 %
Steam, Other 3 0.8 %
System Activation, Contractor 10 2.9%
System Activation, Malfunction 28 8.2 %
System Activation,Malicious 4 1.1 %
Total Incident Count 338
04/09/2013 12:32 Page 1
January through March 2013 - Ithaca Fire Department Responses - Election Districtin Other□ Severe Weather□ Alarm / No FireGood IntentS Service Call□ Hazardous ConditionEMS RescueOverpressure RuptureFire9Q^-k -i. ± \ \ \3- ^^ 6 % % i U 4 ft -.5rt\ eni ^A & ft ^ 4 4 ^ » „ ,. „ .% \ \ % ®o ^9, %.^ I t I \ ""\ \ ^ ^ I \ \ '^ ^^ \ \ \ '% %t \ \ I I ^ \ I V ^Election District
)Ithaca Fire Department Responses - Electrion District2012FireOverpressureRuptureEMS RescueHazardousConditionService CallGood IntentAlarm / No FireSevere WeatherOtherTotalCity - 1st Ward. District 1. NE. West Hill10832410019City -1 St Ward. District 2. W. West Hill0126021220043City - 1st Ward. District 3. SW. Southwest0025567160059City - 1st Ward. District 4. 8. Lower South Hill00816100016City -1 St Ward. District 5. S. Upper South Hill00812440019City - 2nd Ward. District 1. NE. Triangle101733640034City - 2nd Ward, District 2, S. Southside, Titus205856102900110City - 2nd Ward, District 3, W, Fulton, Court, Lin10474413180087City - 2nd Ward, District 4, Commons East Business1056712102800114Citv - 3rd Ward, District 1, E, Cornell Campus10240023300078City - 3rd Ward, District 2, E, Collegatn BelSher2011122200038City - 3rd Ward, District 3, SE, BelSher, E State00500250012Citv - 4th Ward. District 1. NE, West Campus108115160032City • 4th Ward, District 2, E, Middle East Hill10610170016City - 4th Ward, District 3, E, Lower Collegetown1020443350067Citv - 5th Ward. District 1. N. Fall Crk and Willw10210380015City - 5th Ward, District 2, N, Fall Crir, Gun Hil0013221140032City - 5th Ward, District 3, NE, Cornell Heights0010525220044City - 5th Ward, District 4, Farm, Aurora, King00510240012City • 5th Ward, District 50001000001Town - District 1, NW. Trumansburg Rd101831140028Town • District 2, SW, Bostwicfc & Elmira Rds0060200008Town - District 3, S, Stone Quanv and South Hill2033123130054Town - District 4, E, Ellis Hollow lo Slaterville0022110100034Town - District 5, NE, Cornell Campus to NE00610540016Town - District 8, N, Cayuga Heights Rd0000001001Town - District 9, N, East Shore and Renwick0021003006Town - District 10, S, Ithaca College20281024280083Town • District 11, SE, Troy Coddingtn Slaterville0062001009Town - District 12, E, Maple Ave0020000002Town - District 13, S, South of King Rd0070001008Town - District 14, W, Mecklenburg Rd0044484100070Out of District30310300010
Ithaca Fire DepartmentJanuary through March 2013 Responses by Municipality100%90%-80%70%60%50%-40%30%-20%10%0%Town of IthacaCity of IthacalOutside Ithaca(Town of IthacaI City of Ithaca3
)Ithaca Fire DepartmentJanuary through March 2013 Responses - Incident Type by Municipalityn OtherIB Severe Weatherj ■Alarms/No Fire■ Good Intent Call■ Service Call' □ Hazardous ConditionjBEMS/Rescue! B Overpressure/Rupture: ■ FireTotal CityTotal TownMunicipalityOutside Ithaca
Ithaca Fire DepartmentJanuary through March 2013 Responses - Incident Type by District800700-600500400-300200100n Othern Severe Weather■Alarms/No Fire■ Good Intent Call■ Service Call□ Hazardous Condition■ EMS/Rescue■ Overpressure/Rupture■ FireDistrict
)Ithaca Fire Department2012 Responses - Municipality. District, and Incident Type)Overpressure/HazardousGood IntentSeverePercentage ofDistrictFireRuptureEMS/RescueConditionService CallCallAlarms/No FireWeatherotherTotalIncidentsCity of Ithaca1113244654842160073662.63%City of Ithaca • Cornell Property2033003047001129.52%City of Ithaca - Ithaca College00000000000.00%City Cascadlllla Creek Gorge00000000000.00%City Fall Creek Gorge00000000000.00%City Six Mile Creek Gorge00000000000.00%Town of Ithaca3014811147380022118.78%Town of Ithaca • Cornell Property007105900221.87%Town of Ithaca - Ithaca College201820252800756.37%Town of Ithaca - Six Mile Gorge00100000010.08%Town of Ithaca - Buttermilk Gorge00000000000.00%Town of Ithaca - Treman Gorge00000000000.00%Outside Ithaca303103000100.85%Total2115346168154338001177100.00%Overpressure/HazardousGood IntentSeverePercentage ofDistrictFireRuptureEMS/RescueConditionService CallCallAlarms/No FireWeatherotherTotalIncidentsTotal City13135746541142630084872.05%Total Town50174141437750031927.10%Outside Ithaca303103000100.85%Total1177100.00%
J-thaca FD
Incident Type Period Con^arisons
Alarm Date Between {01/01/2013} and {03/31/2013}
Incident Type 01/01/2013
to
01/01/201
2 to
01/01/2011
to
01/01/2010
to
03/31/2013 03/31/201
<5
03/31/2011 03/31/2010
671 HazMat release investigation w/no HazMat 8
A
6 7 7
700 False alarm or false call, Other 4 1 6 8
7001False alarm or false call, Other - Medical Alarm 11 2 1 0
710 Malicious, mischievous false call. Other 4 1 2 0
711 Municipal alarm system, malicious false alarm 3 0 0 2
713 Telephone, malicious false alarm 1 0 0 1
714 Central station, malicious false alarm 11 6 14 5
721 Bomb scare - no bomb 0 1 1 0
730 System malfunction. Other 5 23 13 13
731 Sprinkler activation due to malfunction 5 1 0 0
733 Smoke detector activation due to malfunction 7 7 11 14
734 Heat detector activation due to malfunction 3 1 2 0
735 Alarm system sounded due to malfunction 18 34 23 14
736 CO detector activation due to malfunction 5 8 0 0
740 Unintentional transmission of alarm. Other 27 20 38 29
A
741 Sprinkler activation, no fire - unintentional 12 4 2 r
743 Smoke detector activation, no fire - unintentional 130 112 159 127
744 Detector activation, no fire - unintentional 54 53 29 44
745 Alarm system activation, no fire - unintentional 36 31 34 25
746 Carbon monoxide detector activation, no CO 2 6 6 8
900 Special type of incident. Other 0 0 0 1
Totals 1177 1059 1177 994
04/09/2013 12:22 Page 3
Ithaca FD
Incident Type Period Comparisons
Alarm Date Between {01/01/2013}and {03/31/2013}
Incident Type 01/01/2013 01/01/201 01/01/2011 01/01/2010
to 2 to to to
03/31/2013 03/31/201
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03/31/2011 03/31/2010
442 Overheated motor 1 3 0 0
443 Breakdown of light ballast 0 0 2 1
444 Power line down 2 4 7 0
445 Arcing, shorted electrical equipment 4 6 5 3
451 Biological hazard, confirmed or suspected 0 0 1 0
460 Accident, potential accident. Other 0 0 1 0
461 Building or structure weakened or collapsed 0 0 2 0
463 Vehicle accident, general cleanup 1 0 0 1
480 Attempted burning, illegal action. Other 1 3 0 1
500 Service Call, other 33 28 36 32
510 Person in distress. Other 4 3 2 5
511 Lock-out 5 0 4 2
520 Water problem. Other 2 2 5 6
521 Water evacuation 1 0 5 2
^22 Water or steam leak 4 6 7 8
31 Smoke or odor removal 0 2 1 2
550 Public service assistance. Other 7 1 4 3
551 Assist police or other governmental agency 3 6 4 3
552 Police matter 2 0 2 1
553 Public service 1 0 1 2
554 Assist invalid 5 0 1 2
561 Unauthorized burning 1 0 1 0
571 Cover assignment, standby, moveup 0 0 1 0
600 Good intent call. Other 15 16 20 23
611 Dispatched & cancelled en route 2 2 4 5
6111Dispatched & cancelled en route - By Dispatcher 2 2 6 1
6112Dispatched & cancelled en route - By Bangs 54 31 16 18
6113Dispatched & cancelled en route - By CUEMS 14 14 16 13
6114Dispatched & cancelled en route - By CU EH&S 20 11 10 8
6115Dispatched & cancelled en route - By IC Safety 24 3 1 0
6117Dispatched & cancelled en route - By MA Dept 0 2 3 0
6118Dispatched & cancelled en route - By IPD 2 0 2 3
6119Dispatched & cancelled en route - By Other Police 0 0 1 0
621 Wrong location 0 1 2 0
622 No Incident found on arrival at dispatch address 3 5 6 3
631 Authorized controlled burning 2 0 2 1
632 Prescribed fire 0 0 0 2
641 Vicinity alarm (incident in other location)0 0 0 1
'''^50 Steam, Other gas mistaken for smoke.Other 0 0 2 2
651 Smoke scare, odor of smoke 5 3 11 1
652 Steam, vapor, fog or dust thought to be smoke 3 4 1 1
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I-khaca FD
Incident Type Period Comparisons
Alarm Date Between {01/01/2013} and {03/31/2013}
Incident Type 01/01/2013
to
03/31/2013
2 to
100 Fire, Other 0
111 Building fire 7
113 Cooking fire, confined to container 5
114 Chimney or flue fire, confined to chimney or flue 0
118 Trash or rubbish fire, contained 3
130 Mobile property (vehicle) fire. Other 1
131 Passenger vehicle fire 3
143 Grass fire 0
150 Outside rubbish fire. Other 0
151 Outside rubbish, trash or waste fire 0
154 Dumpster or other outside trash receptacle fire 1
160 Special outside fire. Other 0
161 Outside storage fire 1
240 Explosion (no fire). Other 1
251 Excessive heat, scorch burns with no ignition 0
300 Rescue, EMS incident, other 3
3001Gorge Rescue, EMS incident. Ground Evacuation 1
311 Medical assist, assist EMS crew 5
320 Emergency medical service, other 12
321 EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury 468
322 Motor vehicle accident with injuries 29
323 Motor vehicle/pedestrian accident (MV Ped) 5
324 Motor Vehicle Accident with no injuries 7
3311Lock-in / Knox Box Access Required 0
341 Search for person on land 0
342 Search for person in water 0
350 Extrication, rescue. Other 0
352 Extrication of victim(s) from vehicle 2
353 Removal of victim(s) from stalled elevator 2
356 High-angle rescue 0
360 Water & ice-related rescue, other 0
381 Rescue or EMS standby 0
400 Hazardous condition. Other 9
410 Combustible/flammable gas/liquid condition, other 3
411 Gasoline or other flammable liquid spill 1
412 Gas leak (natural gas or LPG) 22
413 Oil or other combustible liquid spill 0
421 Chemical hazard (no spill or leak) 2
422 Chemical spill or leak 1
424 Carbon monoxide incident 6
440 Electrical wiring/equipment problem. Other 4
04/09/2013 12:22
201 01/01/2011 01/01/2010
to to
201 03/31/2011 03/31/2010
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8 11 8
12 3 4
0 1 0
2 1 1
0 0 0
2 4 4
1 0 0
1 1 1
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05/01/2013 Town Clerk Monthly Report
April 01,2013-April 30, 2013
Page 1
Account#Account Description Fee Description Qty Local Share
A1255 Marriage License Marriage Fee 11 192.50
Marriage Transcript Marriage Transcript 9 90.00
Misc. Copies Misc. Copies 1 15.00
Sub-Total:$297.50
A1557 Impound Fees Impound Fees 9 90.00
Sub-Total:$90.00
A2191 Park Key Deposit Park Key Deposit 2 200.00
Park Rental Fee Park Rental Fee 2 125.00
Park Security Deposit Park Security Deposit 2 200.00
Sub-Total:$525.00
A2544 Dog Licensing Female, Spayed 38 423.00
Female, Unspayed 4 60.00
Male, Neutered 43 504.00
Male, Unneutered 2 34.00
Sub-Total:$1,029.00
B2109 Electrical Permit Electrical Permit 17 2,200.00
Sub-Total:$2,200.00
Zoning Board Meeting Appl.Zoning Board Meeting Appl.1 100.00
Sub-Total:$100.00
B2111 Building Permit Building Permit 31 9.215.00
Building Permit Extension Building Permit Extension 3 180.00
Fireworks Permit Fireworks Permit 1 150.00
Sign Permit Sign Permit 1 100.00
Temporary Structure Permit Temporary Structure 1 50.00
Sub-Total:$9,695.00
B2115 Special Permit Special Permit 1 100.00
Sub-Total:$100.00
Total Local Shares Remitted:$14,036.50
Amount paid to; NYS Ag. & Markets for spay/neuter program
Amount paid to: State Health Dept.
Total State, County & Local Revenues:$14,405.00 Total Non-Local Revenues:
To the Supervisor:
Pursuant to Section 27, Sub 1, of the Town Law, I hereby certify that the foregoing
me, Paulette Terwilliger, Town Clerk, Town of Ithaca during the period stated above, in
monies, the application of which are otherwise provided for by law.
121.00
247.50 f
$360.50
true statement of all fees and monies received by
my office, excepting only such fees and
uperv Town Clerk Date
Town of Ithaca
Department of Code Enforcement
Monthly Activity Report for Aprii 2013
Category Description Entries
Building Permit Inspection In the Field inspection tied to a building permit 145
Building Permit Consultation In-office or in-field consultation w/project managers or
contractors regarding building prelects
43
Building Permit Review Review and processing of building permits 136
Complaint New Investigation New complaint investigation 8
Complaint Follow-Up Processing of complaints 12
Continuing Education Training, seminars, CEU's 21
Fire Incident Investigation Fire Incident Investigation following dispatched call 0
Fire Safety/Operating Permit
Inspection
Fire Safety inspection for and/or operating permit.
Processing of notes and issuance of permit.9
Fire Safety/Operating Permit
Re-Inspection
Processing of Fire Safety re-inspection notes and
issuing operating permit/follow-up.1
Legal Processing Order to Remedy, issuing Appearance
Tickets, and actual court appearances 0
Meeting Attendance at Departmental meetings. Board
meetings. Committee meetings & Staff meetings, etc.28
Miscellaneous Counter service, phone calls not associated with an
active file.73
Storm Water Pollution
Prevention Plan Review Field Inspection/Report
0
Zoning Board of Appeals Review and research of ZBA applications 6
Addresses (911)All related work for address changes 3
Town of Ithaca Code Enforcement Monthly Report
4/1/2013-4/30/2013
Building Permits Issued
BP#Date Value Description fee category
9578 4/1/2013 $78,100.00 Wilson Lab loading dock renovations
and shed roof extension/replacement
$300.00 Miscellaneous
9586 4/1/2013 $8,555.00 Tear-off existing roof cover & replace
with like material
$65.00 Renovations and
Addition to 1 & 2
Family Homes
9568 4/2/2013 $245,000.00 Construct new single family residence
with 4 bedrooms and attached garage
$900.00 New 1 & 2 Family
Homes
9589 4/8/2013 $28,000.00 Install 10' X 20' In ground pool w/on
grade concrete slab around It,
associated elctrlcal and filtration
equipment
$150.00 Renovations and
Addition to 1 & 2
Family Homes
9582 4/9/2013 $164,000.00 Renovations to office space, IncI
demolishing and/or building non-
structural partitions, associated
electrical work and modifying
$900.00 Renovations &
Additions to
Commercial
9585 4/9/2013 $50,000.00 Demolition of existing salt storage
building
$0.00 Miscellaneous
9584 4/10/2013 $0.00 Tent 30' x 60' 6/29/13 Cornell Plantations $50.00 Temporary
Membrane
Structure
9593 4/10/2013 $6,200.00 Install new roof cover over existing $65.00 Renovations and
Addition to 1 & 2
Family Homes
9587 4/10/2013 $313,869.00 Construct a new gravel parking area,
landscape plantings, asphalt drivewya
and perform earthwork.
$1,200.00 Renovations &
Additions to
Commercial
9594 4/15/2013 $0.00 30' X 60' tent for Softball event 5/2/13 -
5/13/13
$50.00 Temporary
Membrane
Structure
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Town of Ithaca Code Enforcement Monthly Report
4/1/2013 - 4/30/2013
9595 4/15/2013 $29,000.00 Strip to roof deck and install new EPDM
roof system
$150.00 Renovations and
Addition to 1 & 2
Family Homes
9601 4/16/2013 $1,900.00 Gut second floor bathroom and rebuild
in same space. Replace wooden front
porch ceiling. Various interior patching
and painting.
$50.00 Renovations and
Addition to 1 & 2
Family Homes
9596 4/18/2013 $9,270.00 Roof work only. Strip roof deck, remove
portion of unused masonry chimney that
is above the roof, and reshingle
$65.00 Renovations and
Addition to 1 & 2
Family Homes
9590 4/22/2013 $700,000.00 Supply & install a mono pole cellular
tower, 2 prefab communication shelters,
1 geo-thermal system w/400 amp
service serving 4 gan
$2,000.00 Miscellaneous
9588 4/25/2013 $18,892.00 Remodel kitchen $80.00 Renovations and
Addition to 1 & 2
Family Homes
9598 4/25/2013 $5,000.00 Install single layer of new roofing
material over existing cover. Completed
roof will contain 2-layers of roof shingles.
$50.00 Renovations and
Addition to 1 & 2
Family Homes
9600 4/25/2013 $17,600.00 Strip roof to deck and reshingle $80.00 Renovations and
Addition to 1 & 2
Family Homes
9579 4/25/2013 $200,000.00 New 2 family home $900.00 New 1 & 2 Family
Homes
9563 4/26/2013 $50,000.00 Extend demo permit issued 4.3.13 to
allow construction of assembly area &
vending area in corridor of lower level
/construct tasti
$200.00 Renovations &
Additions to
Commercial
9613 4/29/2013 $11,200.00 Remove existing roof cover and replace
with like material
$80.00 Renovations and
Addition to 1 & 2
Family Homes
9602 4/30/2013 $14,900.00 install a ventilation fan in the Tower Rd
entrance to the Wilson Lab Tunnel, per
design drawings 9276.01 by Bergman
Assoc
$80.00 Renovations &
Additions to
Commercial
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Town of Ithaca Code Enforcement Monthly Report
4/1/2013-4/30/2013
Totals $1,951,486.00 $7,415.00
Certificates of Occupancy Issued
BP#Address Description CO Temp
9470 1150 Danby Rd Install ventless fireplace into Room 300 4/12/2013 □
9163 207 Tudor Rd Renovate master bath 4/12/2013 □
8769 651 Sheffield Rd 10'x20' shed 4/12/2013 □
9459 135 Westhaven Rd Tear off roof cover on front and rear ofr
the main house only. No work on
detached garage or rear shed roof.
4/15/2013 □
9178 1316 Hanshaw Rd Reside house, install 6 windows and 2
doors
4/16/2013 □
9110 120 King Rd E alterations to storage/coat closet area 4/22/2013 □
9236 101 Harris B Dates Or Convert existing pharmacy into office
area & print shop. Enlarge existing
laundry room; Phase 2 create controlled
storage area
4/29/2013 □
9179 950 Danby Rd, Suite 136 Install clothes washer and dryer 4/29/2013 □
Complaints Received
Date Address Complaint Type Disposition
4/8/2013 1100 Danby Rd fire No Violation Found
4/18/2013 203 Muriel St property maintenance
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Town of Ithaca Codes Department
Building Permit Applications Received April 2013
DateRec'd CEO BP#St#Street Name Status
4/1/2013
4/1/2013
4/9/2013
4/10/2013
4/11/2013
4/12/2013
4/12/2013
4/15/2013
4/15/2013
4/15/2013
4/15/2013
4/15/2013
4/17/2013
4/18/2013
4/19/2013
4/19/2013
4/22/2013
4/22/2013
4/22/2013
4/22/2013
MK
MK
CB
SW
BB
MK
MK
SW
MK
MK
SW
MK
MK/CB
BB
MK
MK
MK
MK
SW
MK
9588
9589
9592
9593
9594
9596
9595
9598
9601
9600
9599
9590
9602
9597
9603
9604
9608
9606
9605
9607
1211
308
385
167
130
104
143
123
23
1463
3
156
161
528
363
336
112
126
322/324
112
Hanshaw Rd
Saranac Way
King Rd West
Seven Mile Dr
Flora Brown Dr
Hickory PI
Northview Rd
Glenside
Renwick Heights Rd
Slaterville Rd
Orchard Hill Rd
Palustris Dr
Synchrotron Dr
Plantations Rd
King Rd E
Forest Home Dr
Walnut St
Snyder Hill Rd
Rachel Carson Trail
Walnut St
Issued
Issued
Issued
Issued
Issued
Issued
Issued
Issued
Issued
Issued
Denied 4/24/13
Issued
Issued
Issued
pending
Pending
pending
pending
Pending
pending
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DateRec'd CEO BP§St#Street Name Status
4/23/2013 MK
4/23/2013 MK
4/23/2013 MK
4/24/2013 SW
4/25/2013 SW
4/26/2013 SW
4/29/2013 SW
4/29/2013 MK
4/30/2013 MK
4/30/2013 MK
9609
9611
9610
9612
9613
9614
9616
9615
9618
9617
106
109
318
451
3
101
617
19
138
214
Sycamore Dr Pending
Park Ln Pending
Grant Egbert Blvd Pending
Sheffield Rd Issued
Orchard Hill Rd Issued
Harris B Dates Dr Issued
Elm St Ext pending
Fairway Dr Pending
Simsbury Dr pending
Northvlew Rd West Pending
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