HomeMy WebLinkAboutTB Minutes 2014-04-07 Meeting of the Ithaca Town Board
Monday,April 7,2014 at 5:30 p.m.
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Agenda
1. Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance
2. Report of Tompkins County Legislature
3. Report of Ithaca Common Council
4. Persons to be Heard and Board comments
5. 5:30 p.m. Public hearing regarding the Town of Ithaca Christopher Circle Water Tank Water
Improvement, and establishing the Town of Ithaca Christopher Tank Water Improvement Area
subject to permissive referendum
a. Adopt Public Interest Order
6. Consider setting a public hearing regarding the local laws listed below that amend the Town of Ithaca
Code to add references to "certificate of compliance"in most places where the words "certificate of
occupancy"occur in Chapters 32 (Code of Ethics), 125 (Building Construction and Fire Prevention),
157 (Flood Damage Prevention), 225 (Sprinkler Systems),227 (Stormwater System and Surface
Waters Protection"228 (Stormwater Management and Erosion and Sediment Control),261 (Water
Rates), 270(Zoning), and 271 (Zoning: Special Land Use Districts),to conform with New York State
Building regulations.
7. Consider setting a public hearing for a proposed local law amending Chapter 271 of the Town of
Ithaca Code, entitled"Zoning: Special Land Use Districts"to allow seasonal camping facilities at the
La Tourelle Resort
8. Consider setting a public hearing regarding a noise permit for 3 events to be held at La Tourelle
9. Consider approval of budget amendments for:
a. Slaterville Road Sewer Rehab
b. Purchase of a live bottom trailer
c. Purchase of a crack-fill machine
10. Consider comments on, and recommendations for,the draft 2014 NYS Energy Plan
11. Consider authorization for the Town Supervisor to sign a revised agreement with Tompkins County
and Cornell University for the Pine Tree Road Bike and Pedestrian Trail Project
12. Consider appointment of Steve Shiffrin to the Ethics Board
13. Consider appointment of Rob Rosen as Chair of Zoning Board of Appeals
14. Consider Consent Agenda Items
a. Approval of Town Board minutes of March 24, 2014
b. Town of Ithaca abstract
c. Bolton Point abstract
d. Accept Justice Court annual reports
e. Approval of revisions of the Attendance at Sponsored Functions Policy
f. Appointment to Conservation Board—Simon
g. Ratify creation of an Assistant Distribution Manager position at SCLIWC
15. Report of Town Officials
a. Update on By-Laws for the AOT
16. Report of Town Committees
17. Intermunicipal Organizations
18. Review of Correspondence
19. Consider Adjournment
F f} Meeting of the Ithaca Town Board
Monday,April 7, 2014 at 5:30 p.m.
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Minutes
Board Members Present: Bill Goodman, Deputy Town Supervisor; Pat Leary, Tee-Ann
Hunter, Eric Levine, Rich DePaolo, and Rod Howe
Staff Present: Bruce Bates, Director of Code Enforcement; Judy Drake, Director of Human
Resources; Paulette Terwilliger, Town Clerk; Jim Weber, Highway Superintendent and Susan
Brock, Attorney for the Town
1. Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance
Mr. Goodman opened the meeting at 5:30 p.m. and led the pledge of allegiance
2. Report of Tompkins County Legislature—None
3. Report of Ithaca Common Council—None
4. Persons to be Heard and Board comments
Mr. Zaharis from 1398 Mecklenburg Rd addressed the Board asking about what the policy is
for noise abatement and control regarding the state and state secondary roads are that pass
through the town, specifically Rte. 79W from Hector St to the Enfield Tow border. He is
having issues with the amount of truck traffic on his road because it is a short cut for trucks
coming and going to Elmira and it is noisy and unbearable. He approached the State and
they directed him to the Town. The Board explained that the road is a state highway and we
have no control over it except in a limited way of requesting a speed limit reduction but they
make the final decision and Mr. Zaharis responded that requests have been made and the
State has denied them.
Mr. Zaharis asked about the noise law and whether there was any authority in that and Mr.
Bates explained that he had talked to Mr. Zaharis today and the noise law is based around a
building or structure and he did not see how it could be enforced on a moving vehicle.
Discussion followed and the Board suggested he contact Assemblywoman Barbara Lifton's
office because she was proposing legislation to limit garbage truck traffic and have them use
designated roads, but the Board was not sure of what the outcome was because it was
questionable whether it can be restricted.
Board Comments
Mr. DePaolo segued into a similar inquiry received via email regarding a noise issue with a
school bus honking its horn at 7:15 every morning to alert children that the bus is there. The
gentleman had spoken to the bus garage but the driver refuses to stop and he wondered if the
Town could approach the district. Mr. Goodman stated that he would follow up and call the
school and exert some pressure for an answer. Ms. Terwilliger added that she forwarded the
email to the sheriff's department and she suggested that he contact the school board also.
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5. 5:30 p.m. Public hearing regarding the Town of Ithaca Christopher Circle Water Tank
Water Improvement, and establishing the Town of Ithaca Christopher Tank Water
Improvement Area subject to permissive referendum
Mr. Goodman opened the public hearing at 5:50p.m. There was no one wishing to speak to the
topic and the hearing was closed.
Mr. DePaolo had questions about the vagueness of the cost levels since it reads "initially
determined not to exceed maximum" etc. and it is fairly nebulous. Ms. Brock responded that our
bond counsel has reviewed this and made a number of changes to our template and she did not
believe the intent was to leave room to go over our maximum and it would definitely have to
come back to the board if it were to exceeded the maximum and if it did, we would have to have
an amended public interest order. So this is a cap with no room to go over. Mr. DePaolo was
satisfied with the answer.
TB Resolution No. 2014- 049: PUBLIC INTEREST ORDER In the Matter of a Proposed
Water Improvement in the Town of Ithaca, Tompkins County,New York,pursuant to
Article 12-C of the Town Law,to be known as the Town of Ithaca Christopher Circle
Water Tank Water Improvement, and establishing the Christopher Circle Water Tank
Water Improvement Area
Present: Bill Goodman, Deputy Town Supervisor; Board Members Pat Leary, Eric Levine, Tee
Ann Hunter, Rich DePaolo and Rod Howe Absent: Herb Engman, Supervisor
Motion made by Rich DePaolo, Seconded by Rod Howe
WHEREAS, a plan, report and map, including an estimate of cost, have been duly
prepared in such manner and in such detail as has heretofore been determined by the Town
Board of the Town of Ithaca, Tompkins County, New York, relating to the establishment and
construction, pursuant to Article 12-C of the Town Law, of water system improvements to be
known and identified as the Town of Ithaca Christopher Circle Water Tank Water Improvement,
and hereinafter also referred to as the "Improvement," to provide such water Improvement
including extensions, to the present Town water improvement, such water system Improvement
to be constructed and owned by the Town of Ithaca; to serve a benefitted area in said Town to be
known as the Town of Ithaca Christopher Circle Water Tank Water Improvement Area, and
hereinafter also referred to as the "Water Improvement Area"; and
WHEREAS, after said plan, report and map, including estimate of cost, were prepared by
a competent engineer, duly licensed by the state of New York, and filed in the office of the Town
Clerk, the said Town Board did, on March 24, 2014, duly adopt an Order reciting the proposed
Improvement, a description of the boundaries of the proposed benefited area, the maximum
amount proposed to be expended for the Improvement, the proposed method of apportioning the
costs of such Improvement, the proposed method of financing to be employed, the fact that a
plan, map and report describing the same are on file in the Town Clerk's office for public
inspection, and specifying that said Town Board shall meet at the Town Hall, 215 North Tioga
Street, in Ithaca, New York, in said Town, on the 7th day of April, 2014 at 5:30 PM Prevailing
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Time, for the purposes of conducting a public hearing on such proposal to provide said
Improvement, and to hear all persons interested in the subject thereof concerning the same, and
WHEREAS, copies of said Order were duly published and posted according to law, and
said Town Board did, at the time and place specified in said Order, duly meet and consider such
proposal and held a public hearing in which it heard all persons interested in the subject thereof,
who appeared at such time and place, concerning the same, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board now desires to authorize the Improvement based on the
evidence offered at such time and place, and
WHEREAS, at its regular meeting on April 7, 2014, , the Town Board has determined
approval, construction and implementation of the Improvement are a Type II Action pursuant to
the regulations of the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation promulgated
pursuant to the State Environmental Quality Review Act, because the Action constitutes
"replacement, rehabilitation or reconstruction of a structure or facility, in kind, on the same site,"
and thus approval, construction and implementation of the Improvement are not subject to
review under SEQRA;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Town Board that it be and hereby is
determined as follows:
(1) The notice of hearing was published and posted as required by law and is otherwise
sufficient.
(2) That all of the property within the proposed benefited area is benefited by the
proposed Improvement.
(3) That all of the property benefited is included within the proposed benefited area.
(4) That the proposed method of apportioning the costs of the Improvement should not be
changed.
(5) It is in the public interest to authorize, establish, and make the Town of Ithaca
Christopher Circle Water Tank Water Improvement as hereinafter described, and be it
FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby approve, authorize and
establish the Town of Ithaca Christopher Circle Water Tank Water Improvement in the area of the
Town described as follows and as more particularly shown and described in said plan, report and
map presently on file in the office of the Town Clerk: The Improvement proposed in connection
with the establishment of the Water Improvement Area consists of replacing an existing 500,000
gallon steel water tank with a 500,000 gallon steel glass-lined water tank on the same site located
on Christopher Lane, pump improvements and other related ancillary facilities, at an initially
determined maximum estimated cost to said Water Improvement Area of$850,000, and be it
FURTHER RESOLVED, that the area hereby determined to be benefited by said Town
of Ithaca Christopher Circle Water Tank Water Improvement is all of that portion of the Town
outside of the Village of Cayuga Heights, and be it
FURTHER RESOLVED, that all of the allocable costs of said Improvement shall be
borne wholly by property within the Town of Ithaca Christopher Circle Water Tank Water
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Improvement Area, being the entire area of the Town outside of the Village of Cayuga Heights,
and be it
FURTHER RESOLVED, that the maximum proposed to be expended by the Town of
Ithaca for the Improvement, including costs of rights of way, construction costs, legal fees and
other expenses, is $850,000, which shall be financed as follows: at the option of the Town, by
temporary financing under use of available reserves or a bond anticipation note, and upon
maturity of the bond anticipation note, the issuance of serial bonds of said Town of Ithaca to
mature in annual installments over a period not to exceed 40 years, such bonds to be paid from
assessments levied upon and collected from the several lots and parcels of land in said Water
Improvement Area which are deemed benefited by said Improvement, so much upon and from
each as shall be in just proportion to the amount of the benefit which the Improvement shall
confer upon the same, and be it
FURTHER RESOLVED, that this Order is subject to a permissive referendum in the
manner provided in Town Law Article 7 and Town Law Section 209-q, and be it
FURTHER RESOLVED, it is hereby determined that the estimated expense of the
aforesaid Improvement does not exceed one-tenth of one per cent of the full valuation of the
taxable real property in the area of said Town outside of villages and, therefore, in accordance
with the provisions of subdivision 13(a) of Section 209-q of the Town Law, the permission of the
State Comptroller is not required for such Improvement, and be it
FURTHER RESOLVED, that pursuant to subdivision 6(d) of Section 209-q of the Town
Law, the Town Clerk is hereby directed and ordered to cause a certified copy of this Order to be
duly recorded in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Tompkins within ten days of the date
this Order becomes effective pursuant to Town Law Section 91, which when so recorded, shall
be presumptive evidence of the regularity of the proceedings and action taken by the Town
Board in relation to the aforesaid Improvement.
The question of the adoption of the foregoing Order was duly put to a vote on roll call,
which resulted as follows: DePaolo, aye; Howe, aye; Hunter, aye; Goodman, aye; Leary, aye
and Levine, aye
The Order was thereupon declared duly adopted.
6. Consider setting a public hearing regarding the local laws listed below that amend the
Town of Ithaca Code to add references to "certificate of compliance" in most places
where the words "certificate of occupancy" occur in Chapters 32 (Code of Ethics), 125
(Building Construction and Fire Prevention), 157 (Flood Damage Prevention), 225
(Sprinkler Systems), 227 (Stormwater System and Surface Waters Protection), 228
(Stormwater Management and Erosion and Sediment Control), 261 (Water Rates), 270
(Zoning), and 271 (Zoning: Special Land Use Districts),to conform with New York
State Building regulations.
Changes were made to the title to reflect that the local laws were not listed individually.
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TB Resolution No. 2014 - 050: Setting a public hearing regarding local laws that amend
the Town of Ithaca Code to add references to "certificate of compliance" in most places
where the words "certificate of occupancy" occur in Chapters 32 (Code of Ethics), 125
(Building Construction and Fire Prevention), 157 (Flood Damage Prevention), 225
(Sprinkler Systems), 227 (Stormwater System and Surface Waters Protection"; 228
(Stormwater Management and Erosion and Sediment Control), 261 (Water Rates),270
(Zoning), and 271 (Zoning: Special Land Use Districts), to conform with New York State
Building regulations.
Whereas in order to conform with the revised NYS Building Regulations, the Town Code of the
Town of Ithaca requires a number of amendments consisting of adding the words "certificate of
compliance"in most places where the words "certificate of occupancy" occur. The specific
chapters are: Chapters 32 (Code of Ethics), 125 (Building Construction and Fire Prevention),
157 (Flood Damage Prevention), 225 (Sprinkler Systems), 227 (Stormwater System and Surface
Waters Protection"228 (Stormwater Management and Erosion and Sediment Control), 261
(Water Rates), 270 (Zoning), and 271 (Zoning: Special Land Use Districts), now therefore 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 12th day of May, 2014 at 5:30 p.m. for the
purpose of considering the above proposed local laws amending each chapter, and be it further
Resolved, that at such time and place all persons interested in the proposed local law may be
heard concerning the same; and it is further
Resolved, that the Town Clerk of the Town of Ithaca is hereby authorized and directed to
publish a notice of such public hearing in the Ithaca Journal and to post a copy of same on the
signboard of the Town of Ithaca.
Moved: Rich DePaolo Seconded: Pat Leary
Vote: Ayes— DePaolo, Leary, Levine, Hunter, Goodman and Howe
7. Consider setting a public hearing for a proposed local law amending Chapter 271 of the
Town of Ithaca Code, entitled "Zoning: Special Land Use Districts" to allow seasonal
camping facilities at the La Tourelle Resort
TB Resolution No. 2014- 051: Setting a public hearing regarding a Local Law amending
the Town of Ithaca Code, Chapter 271 entitled "Zoning: Special Land Use Districts," to
allow seasonal camping facilities at the La Tourelle Resort
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 12th day of May, 2014 at 5:30 p.m. for the
purpose of considering a proposed local law amending the Town of Ithaca Code, Chapter 271,
entitled"Zoning: Special Land Use Districts," to allow seasonal camping facilities at the La
Tourelle Resort, and be it further
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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: Rod Howe Seconded: Eric Levine
Vote: Ayes—Howe, Levine, Leary, DePaolo, Hunter and Goodman
8. Consider setting a public hearing regarding a noise permit for 3 events to be held at La
Tourelle
Ms. Terwilliger noted that the explanation of the event will be sent to all residences 500 feet
around LaTourelle. Mr. Goodman noted that the hearing will have to be at the study session
because the first event is after the next regular meeting.
TB Resolution No. 2014- 052: Setting a public hearing regarding a noise permit for three
events at La Tourelle
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 28th day of April, 2014 at 5:30 p.m. for
the purpose of considering a noise permit application for 3 events to be held at La Tourelle on
May 5t , July 13th and September 5th 2014.
Resolved, that at such time and place all persons interested in the proposed noise permits 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: Tee Ann Hunter
Vote: Ayes—Goodman, Hunter, Leary, Levine, Howe and DePaolo
9. Consider approval of budget amendments for:
TB Resolution No. 2014- 053 : Budget Amendment Increasing the amount for Sanitary
Sewer and Manhole Rehabilitation Proiect
Whereas at the November 8, 2013 meeting, the Town Board adopted the 2014 Town of Ithaca
Budget which included $100,000 for Sanitary Sewer and $50,000 for Manhole Rehabilitation;
and
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Whereas staff had identified the need to rehabilitate the sanitary sewer on Slaterville Road,
between Pine Tree Road and Park Lane due to age of pipe, offset joints and backups from root
intrusion; and
Whereas mobilization of equipment for sanitary sewer rehabilitation can be as much as 25
percent of the overall project cost; and
Whereas: This section of sewer has realized between 2 and 3 backups a year for the last 8 years;
and
Whereas: Effective May 1, 2013 new reporting regulations were implemented by New York
State Department of Environmental Conservation for Sewer discharges; and
Whereas: During the 2013/2014 winter season there were two sewage overflows along this
stretch of sanitary requiring reporting to New York State Department of Environmental
Conservation; and
Whereas: Further overflows may be subject to enforcement actions by New York State
Department of Environmental Conservation; and
Whereas: Rehabilitation of the entire section as a single project is advisable; and
Whereas: At the March 18, 2014 Public Works Committee the situation was considered and
recommended increasing the budgeted amount, for Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation,by$150,000;
now, therefore,be it
Resolved: That the Town Board approves an increase to the sanitary sewer rehabilitation project,
by an amount of$150,000; and be it further
Resolved: That the Town Board approves a Budget Amendment increasing the 2014 Sewer Fund
budget, account G8120.564 (Sewer Lining), by the amount of$150,000, and authorizes and
directs the Town Finance Officer to record the appropriate budgetary amendment from the Sewer
Reserve Fund.
Moved: Tee Ann Seconded: Rod Howe
Vote: Ayes—Hunter, Howe, Leary, Levine, Goodman and DePaolo
TB Resolution No. 2014 - 054 : Approval of the Purchase of Live Bottom (Flo-Boy) Trailer
Whereas the Town of Ithaca Public Works Department has identified the replacement of"Flo-
Boy" equipment within the 2014 Budget, and
Whereas the Public Works Department advertised and opened bids for the replacement of this
piece of equipment, and
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Whereas one responsive bid was received from Tracey Road Equipment of 1523 Route 11,
Kirkwood,NY 13795,which is a responsible bidder, in the amount of$98,633,which exceeds
the budgeted amount of$90,000, and
Whereas the 2014 Town of Ithaca Fleet/Equipment budget amount of$734,500 will not be
exceeded, and
Whereas Town Board Resolution 2014-012 authorizes the Town Superintendent of Highways to
spend amounts not to exceed those identified for specific equipment in the 2014 Town Budget,
without the prior approval of the Town Board, except when the lowest responsible bidder is not
selected, and
Whereas the amount listed in the 2014 Town Budget for the "Flo-Boy" is less than the amount of
the bid received, Town Board approval is needed for its purchase, and
Whereas this approval is a Type II Action pursuant to the regulations of the New York State
Department of Environmental Conservation promulgated pursuant to the State Environmental
Quality Review Act, because the approval is for the purchase of equipment, and thus the
purchase approval is not subject to review under SEQRA, now therefore be it
Resolved that the Town Superintendent of Highways is authorized to award the bid to Tracey
Road Equipment for the Live Bottom(Flo-Boy) Trailer for a total cost to the Town not to exceed
$98,633.
Moved: Rod Howe Seconded: Rich DePaolo
Vote: Ayes—Howe, DePaolo, Hunter, Leary, Levine and Goodman
TB Resolution No. 2014 - 055 : Approval of the Purchase of a Crack-Fill Machine
Whereas: the Town of Ithaca Public Works Department has identified the purchase of a Crack-
fill Machine within the 2014 Budget, and
Whereas: the Public Works Department advertised and opened bids for the replacement of this
piece of equipment, and
Whereas: one responsive bid was received from Bradeo Supply Co. of 80 Old Mills Road,
Towanda, PA 18848, which is a responsible bidder, in the amount of$43,881, which exceeds the
budgeted amount of$42,500, and
Whereas: the 2014 Town of Ithaca Fleet/Equipment budgeted amount, $734,500 will not be
exceeded,
Whereas: Town Board Resolution 2014-012 authorizes the Town Superintendent of Highways
to spend amounts not to exceed those identified for specific equipment in the 2014 Town Budget,
without the prior approval of the Town Board, except when the lowest responsible bidder is not
selected, and
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Whereas: because the amount listed in the 2014 Town Budget for the Crack-Fill Machine is less
than the amount of the bid received, Town Board approval is needed for its purchase, and
Whereas: this approval is a Type II Action pursuant to the regulations of the New York State
Department of Environmental Conservation promulgated pursuant to the State Environmental
Quality Review Act, because the approval is for the purchase of equipment, and thus the
purchase approval is not subject to review under SEQRA,
Resolved: that the Town Superintendent of Highways is authorized to award the bid to Bradco
Supply Co. for the Crack-Fill Machine for a total cost to the Town not to exceed$43,881.
Moved: Rich DePaolo Seconded: Pat Leary
Vote: Ayes DePaolo, Leary, Levine, Hunter, Howe and Goodman
10. Consider comments on, and recommendations for,the draft 2014 NYS Energy Plan
TB Resolution No. 2014- 056: Comments on and Recommendations for the 2014 Draft
NYS Enemy Plan
WHEREAS the 2014 Draft New York State Energy Plan(Draft Plan), which sets forth a vision
for New York's energy future, was released for public comment on January 7, 2014, with a
revised deadline for comments of April 30, 2014 and
WHEREAS the Town of Ithaca agrees with the statement in the Introduction to the Draft Plan,
"The boldness of our solutions should match the magnitude of our challenges," and applauds the
Governor's new initiatives on renewable energy and clean technology, in particular the State's
reaffirmation of its commitment to an 80%reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 with
an interim goal of a 50% reduction by 2030 and
WHEREAS public policy decisions taken to implement the Draft Plan in the coming years will
to a large degree determine whether or not New York State reaches these goals and
WHEREAS success in meeting these goals will require specific measurable targets for
transitioning to renewable energy sources and reducing greenhouse gas emissions that are tied to
specific actions across all sectors to achieve these targets and
WHEREAS such targets and actions are not currently included in the Draft Plan and
WHEREAS the Regional Sustainability Plans developed for all ten regions of New York State in
2013 under the Governor's Cleaner Greener Communities program required each region to
develop such measurable targets and specific actions that could be undertaken within the regions
to achieve those targets and
WHEREAS an example of such a target from the Southern Tier Regional Sustainability Plan is
to reduce on-site building fuel and electricity consumption by 10% in residential and commercial
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sectors and 7.5% in the industrial sector within the next 5 years, and an example of such an
action to achieve that target is to facilitate use of combined heat and power in private
development projects and public facilities and
WHEREAS many actions needed to reach the State's greenhouse gas emission reduction goals
can only be undertaken at the State level, now therefore be it
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca calls upon the Governor,NYSERDA,
and the State Legislature to revise the Draft Energy Plan to include specific measurable targets to
transition to a renewable energy future, in particular those specified in the attached list, including
specific actions that need to be undertaken across all sectors to meet the State's goals for
greenhouse gas reductions by 2030 and 2050 and
RESOLVED further, that the projected energy mix for New York State in the plan should reflect
these targets, actions and greenhouse gas emission reduction goals and
RESOLVED further, that copies of this resolution shall be sent to the Chair of the New York
State Energy Planning Board; John B. Rhodes,NYSERDA President and CEO; Governor
Andrew Cuomo; Senator Dean Skelos and Senator Jeffrey Klein, Senate Republican Conference
Majority Leaders; Senator Andrea Stewart-Cousins, Senate Democratic Conference Leader;
Assemblyman Sheldon Silver, Majority Leader; Assemblyman Brian Kolb, Assembly Minority
Leader; Audrey Zibelman, Chair,New York State Public Service Commission; Senator George
D. Maziarz, Chair of the Senate Energy and Telecommunications Committee; Assemblywoman
Amy Paulin, Chair of the Assembly Energy Committee, Senator James Seward; Senator Michael
Nozzolio; Senator Thomas O'Mara; and Assemblywoman Barbara Lifton.
SEQR ACTION: TYPE II
Attachment to Comments on and Recommendations for the 2014 Draft NYS Energy Plan
Draft Plan Elements Supported by the Town of Ithaca:
• Commitment to an 80%reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, with an interim
goal of a 50%reduction by 2030 as the most important element.
• Emphasis on building resiliency to the impacts of climate change.
• Initiative to expand microgrids and distributed energy.
• Initiatives to transition to renewable energy sources.
• NYSERDA initiatives to provide assistance to communities to integrate and cross-
reference land use, smart growth and transportation capital projects for consistent
outcomes.
Challenges for Tompkins County, the Town of Ithaca and other New York State Municipalities:
• Recovery efforts from recent weather events have cost NYS and local taxpayers. We
anticipate greater expense due to such events in the coming years.
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• Economic and social impacts from changes and uncertainties in the energy supply mix
and price structures for existing and new sources of energy without advance planning for
required transitions.
Revisions Suggested to the Final Energy Plan:
• Specific measures must be included to implement the Community Transitions Program
established as part of the NYS Energy Highway Blueprint. Any plan meant to establish
"bold solutions"to new challenges must meet those challenges with new solutions by
making sure that new opportunities and incentives are available in the communities that
have built their employment and tax base on the older technologies; renewable
technology incentives should be offered to companies to build in those communities
formerly housing fossil fueled or nuclear fueled plants.
• Establish a clear path to achieve stated goals, most importantly by establishing specific
state interim targets. For example,projections for electricity on page 59 of Volume II:
Sources indicates an electrical energy generation mix of 40%natural gas by 2030 but
only 5.5%non-hydro renewable generation by that same date. Greenhouse gas emissions
goals cannot be achieved through that energy mix and a projection showing an energy
mix that would achieve the State's goals should be included in the Plan.
• Technology exists to meet forecasted demand through tougher building standard and
energy efficiency methods. NYS should use its authority to require new buildings to
achieve net-zero energy use by a specific target date.
• Tompkins County, the home of Cornell University, is the home of state-of-the-art
research demonstrating the potential energy generating capacity using currently available
sources of renewable energy, such as those provided by researchers Jacobson, Howarth
et. al. (Energy Policy 57, 2013) and Morris et. al. (Pace Law School Climate and Energy
Center,New York's Renewable Portfolio Standard: Where To From Here?) In addition,
New York State has the opportunity to benefit from relevant ideas and analysis contained
in the work of knowledgeable and reputable non-New York Groups such as Union of
Concerned Scientists (UCS), multi-university peer-reviewed studies, and United States
National Academy of Sciences reports, all of whose work is directly related to and even
includes specifics about New York State's possible energy futures. Policy and practice
changes should be specified to incorporate these findings into the Final Plan.
• Include a greater level of detail about reductions in demand that could be achieved
through energy efficiency improvements and demand-response requirements.
• Tompkins County is also the home of state-of-the-art research regarding the contribution
of methane (CH4) and other greenhouse gases to climate problems, especially on a 20-30
year time horizon. The plan should address the risk from methane emissions in addition
to those included in the Draft Plan regarding the negative impacts of carbon dioxide
(CO2) on the longer time frame.
• Increasing NYS reliance on natural gas and policy support promoting a substantial build-
out of natural gas infrastructure will inhibit the chances for successful achievement of the
overall goal. New York should instead be investing more in clean, renewable energies,
such as solar, wind, tidal, and geothermal to achieve a transition to a safer, cleaner energy
future. Establish interim targets with reductions every five years and include specific
activities to promote continuous action to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
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• Establish defined targets for clean vehicular transportation to achieve and surpass the
Zero Emissions Vehicle memorandum of understanding recently signed by Governor
Cuomo with seven other states.
• The Draft Plan emphasizes market-based solutions to our energy transition. We believe
that a balanced approach that includes implementation of regulations or tax policies
aimed at penalizing polluting energy sources and encouraging efficiency and renewable
energy will be necessary to dramatically change the market in favor of renewable energy
and efficiency in time to meet the State's greenhouse gas reduction goals; this
complementary approach should be incorporated in the Final Plan.
Demonstrated Activities by Tompkins County in Support of a Renewable Future:
• See Tompkins County Comprehensive Plan, 2020 Energy Strategy, and Energy Road
Map, and the Cleaner Greener Southern Tier Regional Sustainability Plan at
<http://www.tompkins-co.org/planning/energyclimate/>
• Tompkins County is demonstrating the feasibility of current renewable energy
technology through projects to expand solar PV installations,build infrastructure for
regional biomass pellet delivery, create opportunities for energy efficiency improvements
in existing housing to be reflected in the marketplace, and identification of planning and
zoning barriers for solar installations and electric vehicle deployment.
Demonstrated Activities by Town of Ithaca in Support of a Sustainable Energy Future:
• Hired a Sustainability Planner dedicated to planning and implementing actions to reduce
greenhouse gas emissions in Town operations and community-wide.
• Adopted the Government Energy Action Plan 2011, which provides a pathway to
reducing GHG emissions from Town government operations 30%by 2020. Visit
http://www.town.ithaca.ny.us/sustainability#TOC-Town-Sustainability-Documents to
download the report.
• Created the Energy Action Plan Advisory Committee to draft a Community Energy
Action Plan, which details specific actions Town government can take to reduce
greenhouse gas emissions in the community. The plan is scheduled for release in late
spring 2014.
• Currently spearheading or participating in several initiatives to reduce energy use and
greenhouse gas emissions in the transportation, buildings and renewable energy sectors.
11. Consider authorization for the Town Supervisor to sign a revised agreement with
Tompkins County and Cornell University for the Pine Tree Road Bike and Pedestrian
Trail Project
TB Resolution No. 2014- 057: Authorization for the Town Supervisor to Sign a Revised
Agreement with Tompkins County and Cornell University for the Pine Tree Road Bike and
Pedestrian Trail Proiect
Whereas on June 10, 2013, the Town Board passed TB Resolution No. 2013-088, which detailed
the need for and history of the Pine Tree Road Bike and Pedestrian Trail Project, approved a
TB 4-7-2014 pg 12
proposed agreement with Tompkins County and Cornell University for the Project, and
authorized the Town Supervisor to execute the agreement, and
Whereas, due to uncertainty about the schedule listed in the agreement, the parties to the
agreement did not execute the agreement, and
Whereas the scheduled dates listed in the agreement for certain steps in the process have changed
and are now listed as tentative dates instead of binding dates, so Town Board approval of the
revised agreement with these changes is required, now therefore be it
Resolved that the Town Board does hereby approve, and authorizes the Town Supervisor to sign,
the revised agreement on behalf of the Town for the Pine Tree Road Bike and Pedestrian Trail
Project, subject to the approval of the Attorney for the Town, and be it further
Resolved that the Town Board realizes these tentative dates may change yet again and that they
do not consider changes in dates or schedules to be significant changes to the agreement
necessitating further authorization.
Moved: Rod Howe Seconded: Pat Leary
Vote: Ayes— Howe, Leary, Levine, DePaolo, Hunter and Goodman
12. Consider appointment of Steve Shiffrin to the Ethics Board
TB Resolution No. 2014- 058: Appointment of Ethics Board Member-- Shiffrin
Whereas after due consideration, the search committee has recommended the appointment of
Steven Shiffrin to fill a vacancy on the Ethics Board, now therefore be it
Resolved, that the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca hereby appoints Steven Shiffrin, residing
at 102 Highgate Rd, to the Ethics Board for a term ending December 31, 2019.
Moved: Tee Ann Hunter Seconded: Pat Leary
Vote: Ayes—Hunter, Leary, Levine, Howe, DePaolo, and Goodman
13. Consider appointment of Rob Rosen as Chair of Zoning Board of Appeals
TB Resolution No. 2014-059: Appointment of Zoning Board of Appeals Chair
Whereas, Rob Rosen has been Acting Chair for the Zoning Board of Appeals due to the
resignation of Kirk Sigel; and
Whereas, the Zoning Board of Appeals has unanimously recommended that Rob Rosen be
appointed as Chair for year ending December 31, 2014, now, therefore, be it
Resolved, that the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca hereby appoints Rob Rosen as Chair of the
Zoning Board of Appeals, for a term beginning April 7, 2014 and ending December 31, 2014.
TB 4-7-2014 pg 13
Moved: Bill Goodman Seconded: Eric Levine
Vote: Ayes—Goodman, Levine, Leary, DePaolo, Hunter and Howe
14. Consider Consent Agenda Items
TB Resolution 2014 - 060 : Adopt Consent Agenda
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca hereby approves and/or adopts the
following Consent Agenda items:
a. Approval of Town Board minutes of March 24, 2014 Pulled
b. Town of Ithaca abstract
c. Bolton Point abstract
d. Accept Justice Court annual reports
e. Approval of revisions of the Attendance at Sponsored Functions Policy
£ Appointment to Conservation Board— Simon
g. Ratify creation of an Assistant Distribution Manager position at SCLIWC
Moved: Rich DePaolo Seconded: Rod Howe
Vote: ayes—DePaolo, Howe, Hunter, Goodman, Leary and Levine
TB Resolution No. 2014 - 060 b: 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. 5162 - 5212
General Fund Town wide 18,890.63
General Fund Part Town 9,762.17
Highway Fund Part Town 9,867.48
Water Fund 16,332.16
Sewer Fund 330,551.23
Fire Protection Fund 264,792.00
Forest Home Lighting District 156.51
Glenside Lighting District 41.67
Renwick Heights Lighting District 59.65
Eastwood Commons Lighting District 146.05
Clover Lane Lighting District 16.96
Winner's Circle Lighting District 57.02
TB 4-7-2014 pg 14
Burleigh Drive Lighting District 57.48
West Haven Road Lighting District 173.30
Coddington Road Lighting District 103.34
TOTAL 651,007.65
TB Resolution No. 2014- 060c: 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: 114-164
Check Numbers: 15178-15228
Burdick Hill Tanks Project $ 47.00
Capital Impr/Repl Project $ 0
Operating Fund $ 75,430.20
TOTAL $ 75,477.20
Less Prepaid $ 66,014.27
TOTAL $ 9,462.93
TB Resolution No. 2014 -060 d: Acceptance of Town Justices' 2013 Annual Reports
Whereas the Justice Courts of David L. Klein and James A. Salk have been reviewed by the
Town Board, now therefore be it
Resolved that the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca hereby acknowledges receipt of the Town
Justices' 2013 annual reports.
TB Resolution No. 2014- 060 e: Approval of Revision of Attendance at Sponsored
Functions Policy
Whereas, the Town Board adopted the current Attendance at Sponsored Functions Policy in
November 2002 as part of the overall Personnel Manual revision; and
Whereas, the Town Board in 2005 put a portion of the policy on hold and extended the hold in
2007 until a referral from the Employee Relations Committee (ERC) and Personnel Committee
(PC) recommended a change; and
Whereas the ERC discussed the policy and recommend changing the policy to reflect the current
practice instead of having it on"hold;" and
TB 4-7-2014 pg 15
Whereas, the Personnel & Organization Committee has reviewed and recommends the revised
policy; and
Whereas, Personnel and Organization Committee of the Southern Cayuga Lake Intermunicipal
Water Commission has reviewed and recommends the revised policy; now, therefore, be it
Resolved, the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca does hereby approve the revised Attendance at
Sponsored Functions Policy; and be it further
Resolved, the Human Resources Manager is directed to update the policy in the Personnel
Manual.
TB Resolution No. 2014- 060 f: Appointment of Conservation Board Member-- Simon
Whereas after due consideration, the Conservation Board has recommended the appointment of
Carrie Simon to fill a vacancy on the Board, now therefore be it
Resolved, that the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca hereby appoints Carrie Simon, residing at
105 Brandywine Drive, to the Conservation Board for a term ending December 31, 2015
TB Resolution No. 2014 —060 g: Ratify Approval of Creation of Assistant Distribution
Manager Position at SCLIWC
Whereas, the Southern Cayuga Lake Intermunicipal Water Commission (Commission), has been
working with the Tompkins County and New York State Civil Service Agencies in accordance
with applicable Civil Service laws, rules and regulations to establish and maintain appropriate
titles and positions; and
Whereas, the Commission's Personnel and Organizational Committee discussed the needs of the
organization and determined that an Assistant Distribution Manager title and job description was
appropriate for the future of the organization; and
Whereas, the Southern Cayuga Lake Intermunicipal Water Commission established the
following position in accordance with applicable New York State and Tompkins County Civil
Service classification rules:
1. The following position is established and is a position in the competitive class pursuant to
Section 44 of the Civil Service Law:
(a) One Assistant Distribution Manager
Now, Therefore, Be It
Resolved, that the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca hereby ratifies the Commission's
creation of an Assistant Distribution Manager Position and job description.
TB 4-7-2014 pg 16
TB Resolution 2014 -061; Approval of Minutes of March 24.2014
Whereas, the draft Minutes of the March 24, 2014 meeting of the Town Board have been
submitted for review and approval, now therefore be it
Resolved, that the Town Board hereby approves the submitted minutes, with corrections, as the
final minutes of the meeting of the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca held on March 24, 2014.
Moved: Tee Ann Hunter Seconded: Rich DePaolo
Vote: Ayes—Hunter, DePaolo, Goodman, Leary, Levine, and Howe
15. Report of Town Officials
a. Update on By-Laws for the Association of Towns - Mr. Goodman noted that some
proposed changes have been distributed and if the Board has any comments or concerns
to please let him know.
b. Update on Lake View Cemetery - Ms. Terwilliger reported that the Lot Holders meeting
called by the Cemetery Corporation was attended by almost 100 people and went very
well. A new board of directors was elected and they will be meeting here in the Aurora
Room sometime in the next 10 days to elect officers. The Town is not a member of the
Cemetery Association but is helping to facilitate their meetings.
c. Update on Rocco Lucente Way - Ms. Terwilliger reported that Mr. Lucente's son called
and stated that Rocco was pretty much brought to tears and really appreciated the whole
board signing the resolution and putting other difficulties aside and recognizing his
contributions to the Town. He was very, very touched.
d. Board Luncheon - Ms. Drake reminded the Board that the luncheon is this Friday at
public works.
e. Parks and Trails - Mr. Howe reminded the Board that the meeting and presentation is
April 29^^.
f. TCAT Funding - Mr. Goodman reported that he met with Mr. DePaolo and Mr. Solvig as
suggested at the last meeting and they are suggesting a resolution to present to TCAT
stating that the Town would match funds from other municipalities up to the $25K
budgeted amount.
16. Report of Town Committees -
Mr. DePaolo reported that the Planning Committee was presented with revised plans for the
Troy Rd development which has no owner-occupied structures. Bob Bates' marketing plan
supporting that and more information on regulating occupancy which will be discussed again
as the project moves along.
Reminder ~ Tuesday April 22"^ is the public hearing on the draft GETS
17. Intermunicipal Organizations - None
18. Review of Correspondence - None
TB 4-7-2014 pg17
19. Consider Adjournment
Meeting was adjourned upon motion and a second at 6:48 p.m.
Submitted^ y
Paulette Terwilliger
Town Clerk
IB 4-7-2014 pg 18
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TOWN OF ITHACA
Public Works Department
Months of January/February/March Board Report
April 7,2014 Town Board Meeting
Roads:
We experienced a very cold winter weather pattern. We responded to approximately 51
overtime snow plowing /salting events.
Christmas tree collection was completed in January.
Stone was stockpiled for 2014 projects.
Conducted interviews for the open Laborer position.
Sign work, cold patching, pothole repairs, and shoulder patching were performed in between
snow removal events.
Brush and limbs were trimmed back throughout the Town.
Responded to a large number of plugged culverts throughout Town which were cleared out,
repaired or replaced
Our night crew ended their shift for this winter on March 28"^.
Interviews for seasonal Laborers were completed and selections made for the season. The first
three start April 14^.
Sent Crews for Dig Safely New York Training.
Bids for a new Excavator, 2 light duty Pickup Trucks, Construction Broom, Grasshopper
Mower, Leaf Vacuum, Air Compressor, Flo-boy Trailer and a Crack fill were prepared and
accepted. Our new leaf vacuum and Grasshopper Mower were delivered.
Annual hearing tests at the Ithaca College Clinic began.
Parks, Trails, and Preserves:
• Weekly site inspections were performed.
• Hazardous tree removals at various park and trail sites proceeded as weather allowed.
• Met with representatives from the Cal Ripken League to discuss some field modifications and
potential Scoreboard.
• Miscellaneous parks and grounds maintenance supplies were delivered and stored in the
annex.
• The compost pile was turned monthly.
• Met with donor of a commemorative park for East Ithaca Recreation Way to be installed this
spring.
• Attended Emerald Ash Borer symposium.
'Water:
Sewer:
Responded to 4 different water main breaks
2 Leaking water valves were repaired
A total of 186 Dig Safely New York mark-outs were completed.
Weekly sewer pump station checks were completed.
,\
Responded to 2 Sewer main blockages and overflows on Slaterville Road.
Responded to a pump station failure at Southwoods.
Engineering:
Ap
Inspected 18 simple SWPPPs
Current Development Inspections Underway:
o Ecovillage TREE - water, SWPPP
o Belle Sherman Estates - SWPPP
o Holly Creek Townhouses - water, SWPPP
o Westview Subdivision - SWPPP
Maps and Plans Prepared for:
o Christopher Tank
o Coddington Road Water Main Replacement
o Slaterville Rd Sewer Main
o Winner's Circle Road Reconstruction
o Winner's Circle Storm Water System Rehabilitation
Development Review:
o Amabel Proposal; Five Mile Drive
o Dunkin Donuts Mitchell Street
o Heritage Park Townhomes, 249 Coddington Rd
Presented Northeast Water Study to Plarming Board 3/18/14, Public Works Committee, and
Town Board 3/24/14
Attended Bolton Point Engineering and Operation Meetings
Attended Storm Water Coalition Meeting
Attended Planning Board meetings
Attended Soil Stabilization Seminar
1/May Projects:
Brush and Leaf pickup is the week of April 21 - 25
New Laborer starts April 7th
Three seasonal Laborers start April 14^^^
Continue cold patching and shoulder patching
Continue brush and limb removals
Hazardous tree removals at several sites
Valentino Field preparation. Opening day is Monday, April 22"^.
Begin regular grounds maintenance program
Begin Reconstruction of Sandbank Road
Spring cleanups and lawn repairs
Topsoil mixing and screening
Tub grind brush pile in early May
Annual workplace training program
Sign maintenance
• Weekly site inspections for parks and trails
• Weekly sewer pump station checks
• Haul materials for the stock pile
• Vehicle and equipment maintenance
Town of Ithaca
Department of Code Enforcement
Monthly Activity Report for March 2014
Category Description Entries
Building Permit Inspection In the Field inspection tied to a building permit 85
Building Permit Consultation In-office or in-field consultation w/project managers or
contractors regarding building projects 35
Building Permit Review Review and processing of building permits 96
Complaint New Investigation New complaint investigation 3
Complaint Follow-Up Processing of complaints 26
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.21
Fire Safety/Operating Permit
Re-Inspection
Processing of Fire Safety re-inspection notes and
issuing operating permit/follow-up.13
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.27
Miscellaneous Counter service, phone calls not associated with an
active file.120
Stormwater Pollution
Prevention Plan Review Field Inspection/Report 0
Zoning Board of Appeals Review and research of ZBA applications 3
Addresses (911)All related work for address changes 4
Town of Ithaca Code Enforcement Monthly Report
03/01/2014-03/31/2014
Building Permits Issued
BP#
9915
Date Value Description fee category
3/3/2014 $15,000.00
9890 3/10/2014 $10,205.00
9922 3/13/2014 $26,900.00
9920 3/18/2014 $700.00
9900 3/18/2014 $2,000.00
9660 3/19/2014 $5,000.00
9889 3/19/2014 $400,000.00
9591 3/20/2014 $7,000.00
$160.00
Renovate single-family house & convert
into a duplex. Retroactive to construct a
raised deck on back/house & upgrade
construction.
Remodel downstairs apartment kitchen
and reinforce back deck per engineer's
specifications.
Tear off existing roof cover & replace
with like material.
$80.00
$150.00
$50.00
install new egress window In area of
existing window, lower sill to 44" of floor,
install 50"x64" double hung
window/clear opening
Demolition of house. Recycling windows
and siding, all else going to Casella
Waste.
Replacement windows
Build single family home
Window replacements anderson
Renovations and
Addition to 1 & 2
Family Homes
Renovations and
Addition to 1 & 2
Family Homes
Renovations and
Addition to 1 & 2
Family Homes
Renovations and
Addition to 1 & 2
Family Homes
$50.00 Miscellaneous
$60.00
$1,600.00
Renovations and
Addition to 1 & 2
Family Homes
New 1 & 2 Family
Homes
$65.00 Renovations and
Addition to 1 & 2
Family Homes
Tuesday, April 01, 2014
Town of Ithaca Code Enforcement Monthly Report
03/01/2014 - 03/31/2014
9917 3/20/2014 $240,000.00
9918 3/20/2014 $25,000.00
9925 3/25/2014 $7,500.00
9919 3/25/2014 $6,445.00
9921 3/25/2014 $8,900.00
9924 3/25/2014 $7,500.00
9926 3/25/2014 $7,500.00
9927 3/25/2014 $7,500.00
$900.00
Erect a 1 family, 2 story modular house
on an Insulated Concrete Form
foundation with crawl space
Build 2 car, 20' x 20' garage with
electric, insulation & sheetrock on a
concrete slab.
Install Solar Hot Water system on roof of
existing structure.
Replace existing masonry front stoop
with approx. same sized wood framed
stoop with composite deck & associated
railing.
Strip roof to deck & reshingle and
replace gutters.
Install Solar Hot Water system on roof of
existing structure.
Install Solar Hot Water system on roof of
existing structure.
Install Solar Hot Water system on roof of
existing structure.
New 1 & 2 Family
Homes
$150.00 Miscellaneous
$65.00
$65.00
$65.00
$65.00
$65.00
$65.00
Renovations &
Additions to
Commercial
Renovations and
Addition to 1 & 2
Family Homes
Renovations and
Addition to 1 & 2
Family Homes
Renovations &
Additions to
Commercial
Renovations &
Additions to
Commercial
Renovations &
Additions to
Commercial
Tuesday, April 01, 2014 Page 2
Town of Ithaca Code Enforcement Monthly Report
03/01/2014 - 03/31/2014
9928 3/25/2014 $8,650.00
Strip roof to deck, do misc. deck repairs
as needed and reshingle roof.
$65.00 Renovations and
Addition to 1 & 2
Family Homes
9923 3/25/2014 $7,500.00
Install Solar Hot Water system on roof of
existing structure.
$65.00 Renovations &
Additions to
Commercial
9933 3/28/2014 $9,000.00
Construct 448 sq. foot garage addition
$65.00 Miscellaneous
9937 3/31/2014 $2,500.00
Construct non-structural interior wall
partitions in existing commercial
structure. No structural modification
approved w/this BP.
$60.00 Renovations &
Additions to
Commercial
Totals $804,800.00 r $3,910.00 1
Certificates of Occupancy Issued
BP#Address Description CO Temp
9832 152 Honness Ln Strip house roof to deck and reshingle 3/3/2014 □
9713 1307 Hanshaw Rd Construct 4 bedroom single family
residential structure with attached garage
3/3/2014 □
9899 395 Pine Tree Rd Reconfiguration of office space Suite 220
with electric, fire alarm and sprinkler
modifications
3/3/2014 □
9544 130 Flora Brown DrTerrac Minor alterations to convert 1st floor of
Terrace 13 from residence hall (R-2) to
office (B)
3/6/2014 □
9422 661 Dryden Rd Strip roof to steel deck, re-insulate and
reroof.
3/10/2014 □
Tuesday, April 01, 2014 Page 3
Town of Ithaca Code Enforcement Monthly Report
03/01/2014 - 03/31/2014
9582 320 Grant Egbert Blvd Renovations to office space, inci
demolishing and/or building non-
structural partitions, associated electrical
work and modifying
3/11/2014 □
9799 36 Penny Ln Repiace windows and entry door w/storm
door
3/12/2014 □
9166 135 Westhaven Dr Remove exterior wail covering: repair
damaged exterior sheathing and window
opening; replace existing window with
larger
3/12/2014 □
9775 44 Dove Dr Construct an 8 ft by 10 ft roof over front
doonivay
3/26/2014 □
9665 346 Warren Rd Kitchen renovation with new cabinets,
floor, lighting, sink, counter tops.
Replacement of apartment windows and
casings - 2 window
3/27/2014 n
Complaints Received
Date Address Complaint Type Disposition
3/5/2014 121 Snyder Hill Rd building code Pending
3/12/2014 Bella Vista Circle building code Pending
3/24/2014 6 Candiewyck Dr Apt A2 building code Pending
3/28/2014 932 East Shore Dr property maintenance Pending
3/28/2014 .09-09.5 Slaterville Rd property maintenance Pending
3/30/2014 107 Terraceview Dr fire Pending
Tuesday, April 01, 2014 Page 4
Town of Ithaca Codes Department
Building Permit Applications Received March 2014
DateRec'd CEO BP#St#Street Name Status
3/5/2014
3/5/2014
3/7/2014
3/7/2014
3/11/2014
3/11/2014
3/11/2014
3/11/2014
3/11/2014
3/11/2014
3/11/2014
3/14/2014
3/14/2014
3/18/2014
3/18/2014
3/20/2014
3/21/2014
3/24/2014
3/25/2014
3/25/2014
MK
MK
MK
MK
MK
SW
SW
SW
SW
SW
SW
MK
MK
MK
MK
MK
SW
MK
SW
MK
9918
9917
9920
9919
9921
9923
9924
9925
9926
9927
9922
9928
9929
9930
9931
9932
9933
9935
9937
9936
110
110
219
1316
212
322
323
327
329
333
153
510
112
153
155
161
150
110
618
205
Walnut St Issued
Walnut St. Issued
Eastern Heights Dr Issued
Hanshaw Rd Issued
Tudor Rd Issued
Rachel Carson Trail Issued
Rachel Carson Trail Issued
Rachel Carson Trail Issued
Rachel Carson Trail Issued
Rachel Carson Trail Issued
Westhaven Rd Issued
Warren Rd Issued
Pinewood PI Pending
Kendall Ave pending
Kendall Ave pending
Synchrotron Dr pending
Poole Rd Issued
Park Ln Pending
Elmira Rd Issued
Roat St pending
Tuesday, April 01, 2014 Page 1 of2
DateRec'd CEO BP#St#Street Name Status
3/26/2014 SW
3/26/2014 SW
3/28/2014 MK
3/28/2014 SW
9938
9939
9940
9941
143
146
131
235 A & B
Tower Skyline Dr
Conservatory Dr
Burleigh Dr
Dubois Rd
Pending
Pending
pending
pending
Tuesday, April 01, 2014 Page 2 of 2
BP # iStreet h Street NameTOI Building Permits Issued; Monthly Report for AssessmentPrlntkey First Name I Last name Date category; Description4/1/2014Final j CO lvalue of improy99191316Hanshaw Rd70.-1-29John & JenniferDeRosa3/25/20142Replace existing masonry front stoop with approx.same sized wood framed stoop with compositedeck & associated railing.$6,445.009921212Tudor Rd57.-1-8.141CarenRubin3/25/20142Strip roof to deck & reshingle and replace gutters.$8,900.009924323Rachel CarsonTrail28.-1-26.85EcoVillageTREE LLC3/25/20147Install Solar Hot Water system on roof of existingstructure.$7,500.009926329Rachel CarsonTrail28.-1-26.85EcoVillageTREE, LLC3/25/20147Install Solar Hot Water system on roof of existingstructure.$7,500.009927333Rachel CarsonTrail28.-1-26.85EcoVillageTREE. LLC3/25/20147Install Solar Hot Water system on roof of existingstructure.$7,500.009928510Warren Rd71.-1-32JonShaff3/25/20142Strip roof to deck, do misc. deck repairs as neededand reshingle roof.$8,650.009923322Rachel CarsonTrail28.-1-26.85EcoVillageTREE. LLC3/25/20147Install Solar Hot Wat^ system on roof of existingstructure.$7,500.009933150Poole Rd28.-1-33AmosLittle3/28/201411Construct 448 sq. foot garage addition$9,000.009937618Elmira Rd33.-3-2.7IthacaRealty. LLC3/31/20147Construct non-structural interior wall partitions inexisting commercial structure. No structuralmodification approved w/this BP.$2,500.00Page 2))