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Monday,August 10,2015 at 5:30 p.m.
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Agenda
1. Call to order and Pledge of Allegiance
2. Report of Tompkins County Legislature and Ithaca Common Council
3. Quarterly Report of the Board of Fire Commissioners
4. Persons to be Heard and Board Comments
5. 5:30 Public Hearing—Saint Catherine of Sienna 3-year Noise Permit for Annual Festival
a. Consider Approval of Permit
6. 5:30 Public Hearing for a Local Law Amending Zoning Chapters 270 and Chapter 271 of
the Town of Ithaca Code to Change the Name of the Sterling House/Sterling Cottage
Special Land Use District, Allow a Third Multiple Family Dwelling and Accessory
Buildings and Uses as of Right, and Amend Parking and Site Plan Requirements
a. Adopt Local Law
7. Support for a Tompkins County Minimum Wage that is a Living Wage
8. Discuss providing Clarity Connect free access to the new Sapsucker Woods water
tank
9. Discuss and consider authorization to send surplus equipment to auction
10. Consider Consent Agenda Items
a) Approval of Town Board Meeting Minutes July 27, 2015
b) Approval of Town of Ithaca Abstract
c) Approval of Bolton Point Abstract
d) Close Capital Project Fund —Upstream FHD Bridge
e) Close Capital Project Fund —Whitetail Drive Reconstruction
11. Report of Town Officials
a) Code Department request for additional position
12. Report of Town Committees
13. Intermunicipal Organizations
14. Review of Correspondence
15. Consider executive session to discuss the employment history of a particular person
TOWN OF ITHACA
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Meeting of the Ithaca Town Board
Monday,August 10,2015 at 5:30 p.m.
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Minutes
Board Members Present: Herb Engman,Supervisor; Bill Goodman, Deputy Town Supervisor;
Pat Leary(via Facetime),Tee-Ann Hunter, Eric Levine, Rich DePaolo,and Rod Howe
Staff Present: Susan Ritter, Director of Planning, Bruce Bates, Director of Code Enforcement;
Mike Solvig, Director of Finance,Judy Drake, Director of Human Resources; Paulette Terwilliger,
Town Clerk;Jim Weber, Highway Superintendent and Susan Brock,Attorney for the Town
Agenda Item#1 Call to order and Pledge of Allegiance at 5:32 p.m.
Agenda Item#2 Report of Tompkins County Legislature and Ithaca Common Council—
None
Agenda Item#3 Quarterly Report of the Board of Fire Commissioners
Mr. Gilligan highlighted his submitted reports. Mr. Gilligan added that the commission needs a
new town representative member; Mr. Ellsworth has indicated that he does not want to be
reappointed but has agreed to stay on until a new member is appointed. He added that human
resource skills,working with volunteers, web development skills and experience would greatly
help the commission.
Questions from the board
Mr. Engman asked if the 10%match for the SCBA grant was money in the budget or will there
be a request to the board and Mr. Gilligan thought that it was in the budget already. Mr.
Engman then asked about the training center facility mentioned in the report and Mr. Gilligan
responded that the facility location is on hold given the uncertainties around the present
location and whether it is or will be a park but they would like it in the area to facilitate easier
training schedules and it is and will be used by other county departments both Tompkins and
nearby counties.
Agenda Item#4 Persons to be Heard and Board Comments—None
Agenda Item#5 5:30 Public Hearing—Saint Catherine of Sienna 3-year Noise Permit for
Annual Festival
Mr. Engman opened the public hearing at 5:48 p.m. There was no one present wishing to
address the board and the hearing was closed.
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Mr. Bates cautioned the board against issuing a 3 year permit because he felt they would lose
control to regulate the festival and there is talk about tearing down part of the office and
extending it which would impact the parking. Discussion followed and the board felt adding the
words"or change in location"to the resolution in the conditions would cover that concern.
Mr. DePaolo felt the characterization of the bands was a little misleading stating that he knows
some of the bands listed and they are definitely more than 3 piece, acoustic instruments.
Discussion followed and the board felt the verbiage in the conditions would cover concerns and
noted that the resolution states the permit can be revoked by the town and the town has never
received a complaint on the festival in the past.
TB Resolution 2015-087:Approval of a 3-Year Noise Permit for the Annual Saint Catherine's
Parish Festival held in September
Whereas a noise permit application has been received by St. Catherine of Sienna Parish for their
annual festival to be held on the third weekend of September, and
Whereas this is an annual festival held the third weekend of September of each year during
daytime hours not before 9 am and not later than 9 pm, and
Whereas the Town has never received a complaint from any neighbor or the community
regarding noise from the festival, and
Whereas the Town Board held a public hearing on August 10th regarding the event and request
for a noise permit and discussed parameters for issuing a 3-year noise permit for this annual
event; now,therefore be it
Resolved that the Town Board approves a 3-year noise permit for the annual festival held the
third weekend in September with the following conditions:
1. Any additional performances or changes in location above what has been proposed on
the application submitted in July 2015 would require a new noise permit application and
approval process.
2. The noise permit can be revoked if the Town Board receives a complaint about the noise
generated by the festival and a new application and process would be initiated.
Moved: Bill Goodman Seconded: Rod Howe
Vote: Ayes— Goodman, Howe, Hunter, Levine, Leary and Engman
Abstention: DePaolo (possible conflict of interest/may perform)
Agenda#6 5:30 Public Hearing for a Local Law Amending Zoning Chapters 270 and Chapter
271 of the Town of Ithaca Code to Change the Name of the Sterling House/Sterling Cottage
Special Land Use District,Allow a Third Multiple Family Dwelling and Accessory Buildings and
Uses as of Right,and Amend Parking and Site Plan Requirements
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Mr. Engman opened the public hearing at 5:57p.m. There was no one wishing to address the
board on the topic and the hearing was closed.
Julie Prentiss, Clare Bridge,Tricia Breeze, Northeastern District Director and Ed Johnson, Project
Architect were present to answer questions from the board
Mr. Engman started the conversation noting that there was a letter indicating concerns about
residents who have been there a while and would lose their view or have an issue with the
noise and whether they would have an opportunity to relocate to a different room and that has
been explained. He added that to him,this is basically an infill between the two buildings.
Ms. Breeze responded that they have scheduled family meetings with the residents and have
been working with those residents who have had concerns. There is one resident who is upset
that she is losing the view she has because it reminds her of her home but a lot of the residents
are excited to watch the work and it gives them something to watch.
Mr. DePaolo stated that the board has not heard any opposition to the purpose and the mission
and the need for the services that will be provided, but they are asking what is happening with
the residents and if there is room to move residents who would like to be moved and Ms.
Breeze reiterated that so far,there has only been one person who is upset and she felt the
attachment was more emotional and they are trying to talk to her and her family and give her
the emotional support needed to make the transition. Mr. DePaolo asked if everyone has been
notified and she said they have but Ms. Brock noted that'the residents of Sterling House,those
without dementia, have not been met with and she happens to know a family member who has
stated to her that they have not heard anything from the company and only found out through
the town information. She added that she told them she can't talk about this with them but
they could look at the town's public information. Ms. Breeze responded that she knows the
executive director has spoken to the resident several times and the family meeting is scheduled
for next week.
Mr. DePaolo stated that he would be more comfortable knowing that everyone had been
notified and able to participate in a family meeting so they knew what the demand for
relocating was but given the scheduling of the meeting that isn't possible. He wanted some
kind of guarantee that this meeting and the ability to move is happening.
Mr. Goodman asked how long construction was expected to take and Mr.Johnson responded
about 14 month if they are able to start in October and the weather cooperates.
Mr. Engman suggested adopting the resolution contingent on the procedures being indicated
on the letter of the August 24, 2015 to Ms. Balestra. Some discussion followed and it was
found that the meetings were already addressed in the first resolved as a condition.
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The Executive Director of Sterling House arrived and Mr. DePaolo asked her who had priority
for empty rooms and Ms. Knapp responded that existing residents would have first priority.
TB Resolution 2015-088:Adopting Local Law 5 of 2015 Amending Zoning Chapters 270 and
271 of the Town of Ithaca Code to: Change the Name of the Sterling House/Sterling Cottage
Special Land Use District,Allow a Third Multiple Family Dwelling and Accessory Buildings and
Uses As Of Right,and Amend Parking and Site Plan Requirements
Whereas,this action is the adoption of the proposed local law"Amending Zoning Chapters 270
And 271 Of The Town of Ithaca Code To Change The Name Of The Sterling House/Sterling
Cottage Special Land Use District,Allow A Third Multiple Family Dwelling And Accessory
Buildings And Uses As Of Right, And Amend Parking And Site Plan Requirements"; and
Whereas, at its meeting on May 11, 2015,the Town Board referred consideration of the
proposed changes to Planned Development Zone No. 10 to the Town of Ithaca Planning Board
for a recommendation on the proposed local law, an in-depth review of the Clare Bridge
Crossings development proposal and consideration of an environmental determination on the
proposed local law and development proposal; and
Whereas, pursuant to the New York State Environmental Quality Review Act("SEQRA")and its
implementing regulations at 6 NYCRR Part 617 and the Town of Ithaca Code, Chapter 148-
Environmental Quality Review, adoption of said local law is a Type 1 action for which the Town
of Ithaca Planning Board, on July 21, 2015, acting as Lead Agency in a coordinated review with
respect to the enactment of the local law and the Clare Bridge Crossings development proposal,
made a negative determination of environmental significance,after having reviewed and
accepted as adequate a Full Environmental Assessment Form Parts 1, 2, and 3; and
Whereas, at its meeting on July 21, 2015,the Planning Board granted Preliminary and Final Site
Plan approval for the proposed Clare Bridge Crossings development and made a
Recommendation to the Town Board to enact the proposed local law; and
Whereas, at its study session on July 27, 2015,the Town Board adopted a resolution for a public
hearing to be held by said Board on August 10, 2015, 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,the Town Board finds it is in the best interest of the Town and its citizens to adopt the
local law with conditions; now, therefore, be it
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Resolved,that the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca hereby adopts Local Law No. 5 of the Year
2015 entitled "Local Law Amending Zoning Chapters 270 And 271 Of The Town of Ithaca Code
To Change The Name Of The Sterling House/Sterling Cottage Special Land Use District,Allow A
Third Multiple Family Dwelling And Accessory Buildings And Uses As Of Right, And Amend
Parking And Site Plan Requirements,"with the following conditions:
1. That the landowner, AHC Purchaser, Inc., and project applicant, Brookdale Senior Living
Communities, LLC, comply with the letter containing the written plan submitted on their
behalf addressed to Christine Balestra,Town of Ithaca Planner, dated August 4, 2015,
and prepared by Melisa Knapp, Executive Director of Sterling House of Ithaca, Brookdale
Senior Living, to mitigate construction noise impacts and residents' loss of views caused
by construction of the Clare Bridge Crossings building; and
2. Prior to the issuance of a certificate of occupancy for the Clare Bridge Crossings building,
AHC Purchaser, Inc., and Brookdale Senior Living Communities, LLC, follow up with a
written report to the Town Board on how the mitigation strategy was carried out.
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: Rod Howe Seconded: Pat Leary
Vote: Ayes—Howe, Leary, Levine, Engman, Goodman, DePaolo and Hunter
Agenda Item#7 Support for a Tompkins County Minimum Wage that is a Living Wage
Mr. Engman noted that this is an issue across the country. Mr. DePaolo had a number of
changes to the language of the resolution and some changes were made and approved by the
board.
TB RESOLUTION 2015-089:SUPPORT FOR A TOMPKINS COUNTY MINIMUM WAGE THAT IS A
LIVING WAGE
WHEREAS raising incomes is critical to providing economic mobility and opportunity for working
families and
WHEREAS the growth in income inequality in recent years has created serious divisions within
our society and community and
WHEREAS Tompkins is increasingly becoming two counties with a portion of the population
thriving while many more face low wages,growing inequality, erosion of middle-class jobs, high
housing costs and the institutionalization of a low-wage service economy and
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WHEREAS a full-time minimum wage worker in New York earns$18,200 which is significantly
below the current Tompkins County living wage of$29,827 and
WHEREAS a higher minimum wage would likely help stimulate the local economy and
WHEREAS a higher minimum wage would likely reduce the need for and the cost of providing
social services in Tompkins County and
WHEREAS our community has a proud tradition of advocating for worker rights and promoting
economic justice and
WHEREAS we as a community and we as a country can no longer accept wages that leave some
unable to support themselves or their families and
WHEREAS some say that raising the minimum wage locally is "too complicated," without
acknowledging how complicated it is trying to live on $8.75/hour
Now therefore be it
RESOLVED that the Town of Ithaca requests that the Tompkins County Legislature pass a local
minimum wage law establishing the Tompkins County Living Wage ($14.34/hour) as the
minimum wage, and indexing it to the NYS, regional, or county median wage and be it further
RESOLVED that the Town Board requests that the County pass a home rule request seeking the
authority to implement such a local minimum wage and be it further
RESOLVED that the Town calls on the NYS Legislature to promptly pass this home rule request.
Moved: Pat Leary Seconded: Eric Levine
Vote: Ayes—Leary, Levine, Engman, DePaolo, Hunter, Howe and Goodman
Agenda Item#8 Discuss providing Clarity Connect free access to the new Sapsucker
Woods water tank
Mr. Engman gave an overview stating that the town is putting up the new tank and we have to
decide if we are going to allow them to put up the antennae and the owner has said he can't
afford the $1,200 a year that we would normally charge because he has so few customers. He
has stated that if he is allowed to put up the antennae at no charge, he would give the same
service to town residents the terms and conditions under the grant which is lower than the
standard rate. Lengthy discussion followed on exactly how many new users in the town would
have access to the service. Mr. Levine thought that at least Clarity Connect is a local company
and it is competition to TWC which is always good and he was in favor of helping town resident
get access to service and maybe they shouldn't get it for free forever, but for a period of time
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to expand the service would be acceptable to him. It was noted that the previous antennae did
not have a lease and there should have been one.
Ms. Hunter thought there should be a lease and possibly a modest amount for a set time that
would then be reviewed and renegotiated. Mr. DePaolo noted that he is already getting
income from service from that antenna for the past few years that is important information and
although he may only have 10 in the Town of Ithaca there may be more in the Town of Dryden
or elsewhere. Mr. Engman responded that it has been hard communicating with him in plain
English and he said he would follow up with him with the specific questions raised here; if the
antennae serves multiple people in multiple towns that information is important.
Ms. Brock noted that it is a constitutional issue and the town has to prove there is a benefit to
the residents in exchange for giving them access for free. Mr. Engman thought providing more
access to the community is a benefit and a known problem in the county. Mr. Engman stated
that he would get more information before the next meeting because the tank is going up soon.
Agenda Item#9 Discuss and consider authorization to send surplus equipment to
auction
TB Resolution 2015-090:Sale of Surplus Items
Whereas, a municipal auction is held every year at the Lansing Town Barns which will be held in
September of this year; and
Whereas the Public Works Department wishes to put the following surplus equipment in the
auction in September:
• 2004 Volvo 10 Wheel Dump truck with Plow #3
• 2006 Ford F750 Medium Duty Dump Truck with Plow #4
• 2004 Dodge Intrepid #29
• 1997 Case Backhoe#48
• 2001 John Deere Utility Tractor with Snow Blower #52
• 2009 Kubota Tractor#56
• 2012 Bobcat Toolcat #59
• 2008 Ford F350 Dump #65
• 2009 Grasshopper Mower #55
Now therefore be it;
Resolved that the Town Board hereby declares said above referenced equipment to be surplus
and no longer needed by the Town, and be it further
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Resolved, that the equipment listed above be placed in the auction with the money from the
sale going into the Cash Reserve — Highway Equipment account (DB230).
Moved: Rod Howe Seconded: Tee Ann Hunter
Vote: Ayes–Howe, Hunter, Leary, Levine, DePaolo, Goodman and Engman
Agenda Item#10 Consider Consent Agenda Items
TB Resolution 2014-091: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 Meeting Minutes July 27, 2015
b. Approval of Town of Ithaca Abstract
c. Approval of Bolton Point Abstract
d. Close Capital Project Fund–Upstream FHD Bridge
e. Close Capital Project Fund–Whitetail Drive Reconstruction
Moved: Bill Goodman Seconded: Eric Levine
Vote: Ayes– Goodman, Levine, Leary, Hunter, DePaolo and Engman
TB Resolution 2015-091 a: Approval of Minutes of July 27th and July 29th,2015
Whereas,the draft Minutes of the July 27, and July 29, 2015 meetings 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 as the final minutes of
the meetings on July 27,and July 29, 2015 of the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca.
TB Resolution 2015–091 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. 924-979
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General Fund Town wide 59,333.09
General Fund Part Town 2,289.09
Highway Fund Part Town 11,063.96
Water Fund 1,822.42
Sewer Fund 11411.68
Coddington Road Water Main Replace 198,679.22
Sapsucker Water Tank Replace 155,406.70
Marcy Court Improvement 179,951.70
Risk Retention Fund 4,027.00
Fire Protection Fund 38,360.19
TOTAL 652,345.05
TB Resolution 2015-091 c: 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: 346-396
Check Numbers: 16064-16114
Capital Impr/Repl Project $ 0
Operating Fund $ 64,664.84
TOTAL $ 64,664.84
Less Prepaid $ 4,550.29
TOTAL $ 60,114.55
TB Resolution 2015-091d: Authorization to Close the Town of Ithaca Upstream Forest Home
Drive Bridge Capital Project Fund
Whereas, the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca authorized the Town of Ithaca Upstream Forest
Home Drive Bridge Capital Project Fund under Resolution No. 2011-209 on December 12, 2011;
and
Whereas, the Town Highway Superintendent/Director of Public Works and Town Engineer have
certified the Town of Ithaca Forest Home Drive Reconstruction project has been completed to
the satisfaction of the Town; and
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Whereas, after satisfying all obligations and liabilities of the fund there remains no equity in the
fund. Now,therefore, be it
Resolved, after discussion with the Town Highway Superintendent/Director of Public Works this
Town Board declares said project complete; and be it further
Resolved, that the Town Board approves, authorizes and directs the Town Finance Officer to
close the accounting and financial records for the Town of Ithaca Upstream Forest Home Drive
Bridge Capital Project Fund.
TB Resolution 2015-091 e: Authorization to Close the Town of Ithaca Whitetail Drive
Reconstruction Capital Project Fund
Whereas, the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca authorized the Town of Ithaca Whitetail Drive
Reconstruction Capital Project Fund under Resolution No. 2013-106 on August 12, 2013; and
Whereas, the Town Highway Superintendent/Director of Public Works and Town Engineer have
certified the Town of Ithaca Whitetail Drive Reconstruction project has been completed to the
satisfaction of the Town; and ,
Whereas, after satisfying all obligations and liabilities of the fund there remains a positive
equity in the approximate amount of$159.27. Now,therefore, be it
Resolved, after discussion with the Town Highway Superintendent/Director of Public Works this
Town Board declares said project complete; and be it further
Resolved, that the Town Board approves, authorizes and directs the Town Finance Officer to
close the accounting and financial records for the Town of Ithaca Whitetail Drive
Reconstruction Capital Project Fund; and be it further
Resolved, that the Town Board approves, authorizes and directs the remaining equity in the
Town of Ithaca Whitetail Drive Reconstruction Capital Project Fund be transferred to the Debt
Service Fund for payment of principal and interest of the 2013 Public Improvement (Serial)
Bonds.
Agenda Item#11 Report of Town Officials
a) Code Department request for additional position
Mr. Bates gave a brief history stating that he went before the Personnel and Budget
Committees to discuss the possibility of changing the code officers to 40 hours per week and
adding an additional clerical position. There was no consensus at the committee level and he
had prepared a spreadsheet on college properties under town review and a comparison of
other municipal staffing levels and duties.
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Mr. Bates added that he is requesting an additional clerical because the rate of increase in
permits also translates into additional loads for clerical with the increase in filing and entries
into the new system. Things are getting done now but the clerical is not. He noted that he has
had four different clerical/assistants and Municity is showing what hasn't been done and what
needs to be tracked and fixed.
Mr. Goodman added comments from the committee level stating that the what Mr. Bates was
asking was an increase in the temporary clerical help and increasing code officer hours and
those added up to $40K and he would like to hire an additional code officer in January to train
in anticipation of Mr. Bruner's retirement in May. The additional regular hire clerical would be
about$30K and would have full time benefits at$28K for a total of$58K.
Mr. DePaolo asked how Municity has changed the day-today operations because he was under
the impression it was going to streamline the department after an initial startup period and he
asked if it has added to the administrative duties. Mr. Bates responded that it has added more
to the clerical side because the code officers are able to do more and that all has to be filed and
all the fire safety inspections that haven't been done in years are being done and we do all of
that tracking,filing and billing which is very labor intensive. Municity has found all the things
that haven't been done and in some cases buildings that have never been done or found.
Municity essentially slaps you in the face and says you need to do this and doesn't allow you to
put it aside. He would rather have a clerical person make the calls and schedules rather than a
code officer that should be doing the inspections and reviews.
Mr. DePaolo followed up with a question asking if the increase in permits were related to the
push for solar program which will be ending soon. Mr. Engman noted that he looked at that
and last year there was 12 at this time and this year to date there are 46 so that is substantial.
Mr. DePaolo thought that would decrease when the incentives expire but there is a solar
heating incentive coming so maybe it is a wash. Mr. Engman noted that there was a large
increase in tent permits also,so between the two,that accounts for a lot of the increase.
Ms. Hunter stated that on one level she did not have a problem with increasing personnel
except that we have pushed through this renovation to reconfigure town hall to allow
administrative staff to do this work and she was upset with the decision making process that
took up an enormous amount of staff time to solve a problem and now we aren't waiting to see
if it will work. Ms. Hunter felt the board needs to better understand what the administrative
staff are doing because the decision making process is not being done correctly.
Mr. Levine asked if Mr. Bates got a 30hour administrative person would that negate the need to
increase the code inspectors hours to 40 a week and Mr. Bates responded that he didn't think
so because the additional help would increase the code inspectors work by being able to keep
the to do lists in front of the officers and get things to them in a timely manner. He added that
he would like someone for the 9-2 type of shift to cover lunches and daily tasks and what is
coming in the door at the moment. Mr. Levine stated that he had stated at the Budget
Committee that his staff is burned out and feeling frustrated and stressed and Mr. Bates said
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yes he did and Mr. Levine stated that Mr.Goodman had suggested outsourcing the electrical
inspections and Mr. Bates responded that the city is having a hard time finding an electrical
inspector and the problem with outsourcing is waiting on those inspections and coordinating
them. It would be more work; if something fails,the inspector doesn't follow through, we
would have to and he wouldn't issue certificates if he wasn't paid and a myriad of other ways it
could be hung up using an outside inspector.
Mr. Goodman stated that he has been thinking that if the department is overloaded or under
pressure,what are ways we can ease some of the load and Mr. Bates had provided a survey of
other towns similar in size and almost all others have outside electrical inspectors and we
should seriously look at that as well as the amount of work we put into Cornell And Ithaca
College where we do not get reimbursed and in some cases have no responsibility for doing it.
The private and statutory schools'fire inspections are the State's responsibility. Mr. Goodman
would also like to look at other things we require permits for that others do not such as
reroofing. There are ways to reduce the workload and hiring someone is a long-term
commitment that adds up to a lot of money and other ways should be explored first.
Mr. Howe asked about the figures talked about and Mr. Goodman responded that the
additional time and succession planning for Mr. Bruner would be$40K and an additional clerical
person would be another$50K with benefits. Mr. Howe asked what the goal was tonight and
Mr. Engman responded that this is a budgetary issue and tonight was to simply introduce the
topic since it is a substantial amount.
Mr. Engman asked about the chart and how to compare apples to apples and Mr. Bates
explained how he got the numbers. There was still some confusion and Mr. Engman did not
believe the numbers where telling the same thing from year to year because different terms
were used in the past years and ways of totaling them.
Ms. Leary stated that she did not think it was an efficient use of expenses to have professional
staff doing clerical work and it is not really safe to forgo permits for roofing changes just
because some other towns do not. She raised a compromise saying we could hire someone at
20 hours to lower the benefit costs and Ms. Drake responded 20 hours is full health benefits.
Mr. DePaolo wanted to follow up on Mr.Goodman's comments which is that there are certainly
some interpretations of the State Code that force certain inspections in one department that
another department doesn't think are necessary and he wondered if there were any steps in
our process that could be eliminated without compromising the safety and quality of the work
being done in the town. He has heard from contractors that the Town is the most stringent by
a long shot and that in and of itself is not necessarily a bad thing but if we are incurring costs
without qualitative benefit it needs to be looked at and he agrees with Mr. Goodman.
Agenda Item#12 Report of Town Committees
Mr. Engman and Mr. Levine attended a neighborhood meeting for the Towerview Rd parking
issue and the City Clerk,Julie Holcomb was there and they mostly talked about the gorge issue
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and they told them they would have to get a consensus on what restrictions you might want to
see and the town board could consider it. Many attendees did not want any restrictions and
thought the way to solve the problem is at the source not keep pushing it further and further
down the road.
Agenda Item#13 Intermunicipal Organizations
Agenda Item#14 Review of Correspondence
Agenda Item#15 Consider executive session to discuss the employment history of a
particular person
Mr. Goodman moved to enter executive session at 7:34p.m.Seconded by Mr. DePaolo
Unanimous
Mr. Goodman moved to enter open session at 8:25 p.m. Seconded by Mr. Howe. Unanimous
Motion to adjourn made by Mr. Howe, seconded by Ms. Hunter. Unanimous.
Submitted-b�
Paulette Terwilliger
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Board of Fire Commissioners
Report to Ithaca Town Board
August 10,2015
The following is a summary of the Board of Fire Commissioners quarterly report to the Ithaca
Town Board for the second quarter of 2015.
Included with this report are:
• The Fire Chiefs Report given at the July 14, 2015 BFC meeting. This includes the Fire
Marshal's Report &Fire Prevention Bureau activity.
• The department call activity reports for January 1- June 30, 2015. Total calls 2,516 (total
through 6-30-14 was 2,472).
• The financial operations summary through June 30, 2015.
Fire Department Operational Staffing (.Tune 30, 2015).
• As of June 30, 2015 the active Fire Fighting staffing totaled 63 (uniform staffing- 1
Chief, 6 Assistant Chiefs, 8 lieutenants, &47 Fire Fighters plus 1 Deputy Chief on per
diem. In addition there is 1 Administrative Coordinator for a total of 64 personnel. This
is the first time in recent years that the department has been nearly fully staffed.
• There are 2 retirements occurring in the next few months (Aug 91" & Sept. 21s').
Replacements for these two positions were hired in July, to allow them to receive
required training at the NYS Fire Academy in Montour Falls beginning on July 25, 2015.
2015 Fire Department Budget- The Department operating budget for 2015 is approximately
20,000 lower than the 2014 budget. Total department expenditures (excludes benefits) for the
second quarter are 45% (2,786,434) of the total program budgeted amounts.
2016 Budget—is currently in process. An initial plan (zero percent increase) due Aug.1.
SCBA Equipment—The department was awarded a Federal grant of$413,000 to replace its 15
year old SCBA equipment. There is a 10% local match requirement for this award. Bids will be
requested for this equipment. It is expected that the new equipment will be delivered later in the
fall.
Wildland FireFigthing Skid— A $24,000 award was received from the Triad Foundation to
replace the department's current skid. A purchase order was issued for this equipment.
Station 9 (Collegetown) - City is contracting with Kingsbury Architects to provide a feasibility
study on relocating the Collegetown Fire station to another location on East Hill.
Board of Fire Commissioners
The BFC meeting agendas/minutes (dating back to October 1987) are posted on the City
Website. The link is : https:Hlfweb.tompkinsco.org/WebLink8/DocView.aspx?id=393135
At its June 9th meeting the Board recognized and issued certificates of commendation to the
members of B-Shift for their role in the Chapter House fire. Under the command of Asst. Chief
Mike Schnurle, they were the initial responders to the scene. They conducted a search of the
structures and their initial attack on the fire prevented its spread to adjacent properties while
awaiting the arrival of other units. The cause of the fire is currently under investigation.
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Board of Fire Commissioners
Report to Ithaca Town Board
August 10,2015
There are currently two openings on the Board of Fire Commissioners. A city position has been
vacant since January of 2014. One of the town designated positions is also open as of June 30,
2015. Commissioner Ellsworth has agreed to continue to serve for a period of time to allow for
his replacement by another town recommended individual.
As noted in correspondence to the Mayor and the Common Council liaison to the BFC, given the
Board's role in overseeing the operation of the department and the effort to increase the effective
use of volunteer's in the department it would strengthen the Board if the individuals appointed
had experience/knowledge/skills in one or more of the following areas—human
resources/workforce/volunteer recruitment/working with volunteers/organizational uses of
social media/website development/organizational development/Marketing/previous experience
with the fire service. A priority for both positions would be to seek individuals with the
aforementioned skills, who would also enhance the diversity of the Board and reflect the
community served by the fire department.
The time commitment for a board member is approximately 1-3 hours per month. The Board
meets monthly on the second Tuesday of the month at 4 pm at Central Fire Station.
Volunteer Program Development
There are currently 17 active members of Volunteer Company No. 9 who serve the department.
There are two pending applications and a few additional applications that have been sent to
interested individuals.
The draft volunteer handbook will be reviewed and revised in 2015. An effort is underway for a
more active recruitment campaign to begin in 2015.
Other Items & Items in progress:
1 Upgraded software in 2015 for the 911 system, may allow changes in the dispatch
protocols used for dispatching the fire department to EMS calls. The upgrade is also
expected to enhance emergency communication capability between agencies.
2 Charter Review-the BFC is not actively pursuing changes to the charter at this time.
3 Resource recovery/False Alarm Policy—Currently on hold following preliminary review
with the City Attorney.
4 County Fire-Disaster—EMS Advisory Board—no new action on this issue.
5 Training Center Facility Project—no construction has been authorized due to the training
site being located on land designated as City Park land.
6 City-Town Fire Service Contract-The Board of Fire Commissioners remains concerned
about the impact on the Community served by the Ithaca Fire Department if there is a
significant change in the current agreement between the City and the Town.
Respectfully Submitted,
Bill Gilligan, Chair,Board of Fire Commissioners
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CITY OF ITHACA
Ca~ firs 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: July 14th, 2015
Re: Fire Chief s 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)
6 Assistant Chiefs
8 Lieutenants
47 Fire Fighters
62 Uniform Personnel
1 Administrative Coordinator
Total employees as of May 31 st, 2015 —64
a) Vacancies
• None
b) Retirements:
• Firefighter Joseph Bargher has given notice of his intent to retire on August
9th, 2015. Firefighter Martin Gessini has given notice of his intent to retire on
September 21St, 2015
C) Hiring/Promotions
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• I have been approved to fill two firefighter positions in anticipation of
Firefighter Bargher, and Firefighter Gessini Retirements. Job offers have
been made to Griselda Velado, and Matt Hobbs. They will be starting work
on Monday, July 20th, 2015, and begin recruit firefighter training at the NYS
Academy of Fire Science on July 25th, 2015.
2) Budget Status
a) 2015 Budget: Budget Summary—see accompanying report
3) County Communications and 911 Programs:
a) No Update: Tompkins County is in the process of installing interoperable
communications equipment, which is designed to provide radio communications
across county borders. This permits fire and law enforcement agencies from other
areas to communicate with emergency responders in Tompkins County.
b) No Update: Tompkins County has purchased new Emergency Management
Software that will provide better coordination of resource requests and incident
management during an area-wide disaster. The City of Ithaca, as well as other
municipalities,will manage their incident(s) locally and at the same time be
coordinated with Tompkins County and our neighboring towns and villages.
4) Grants and Donations
a) No Updates: On April 23`d, 2015, I was notified that the City of Ithaca is
receiving a grant to fund the replacement of our 15-year-old Self Contained
Breathing Apparatus. The grant award was for$413,000, with the City required
to provide a 10% match. We expect to be going out to bid for the equipment in
late June or early July, with anticipated delivery later in the year.
b) No Updates: On Thursday, May 71h,2015, I was notified by the Triad Foundation
that we will be receiving a grant for$24,000. The money will be used to replace
the department's firefighting skid unit that is used for wildland firefighting, and
for fighting fires in remote areas which are hard to reach with a fire department
pumper. A purchase order has been issued for the equipment.
5) Collegetown Fire Station
a) The City of Ithaca is in the process of finalizing a contract with Kingsbury
Architects to provide a study on relocating the Collegetown Fire Station to
another location on East Hill. The study will look into the costs for site
development and construction of a new fire station. The study will also include a
Page 3 of 5 - Fire Chief s Monthly Report July 14t", 2015
facilities assessment of the Collegetown Fire Station, which will identify repairs
that will be needed over the next 20 years if the City decides to keep the current
building.
LIFE SAFETY DIVISION
Fire Prevention Bureau
1) Code Enforcement Division: The following is a list of March Activities-
Complaints Received: 22
Referred to the City Building Division 16
Referred to the Town of Ithaca 3
Investigated by the Fire Prevention Bureau 3
Inspections: 76
City Fire Safety&Property Maintenance 53
Town Fire Safety& Property Maintenance 2
City- Sprinkler Inspections 5
City-Alternative Fire Protection Systems 0
City-Fire Alarm Inspection 14
City- Standpipe Flow Test 2
City—Fire Pump Flow Test 0
Permits or Certificates: 37
Operating Permit—Assembly Occupancy 11
Operating Permit—Hazardous Occupancy 0
Operating Permit—Lumber Yard 0
Operating Permit—Elevator 0
Operating Permit—Fireworks 0
Certificate of Compliance - Occupancy 20
Certificate of Compliance -Fire Alarm 3
Certificate of Compliance - Fire Sprinkler 1
Certificate of Compliance - Fire Pump 0
Certificate of Compliance—Fire Standpipe 2
Certificate of Compliance -Alternative Suppression 0
2) Fire Investigation Unit:
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There were no fire investigations performed by the Fire Investigation Unit in June.
3) Public Education and Special Events
Public Education Events: 1
Fire Drills Witnessed: 0
Child Safety Seat Inspections: 4
OPERATIONS DIVISION
Response
1) January through June 2015 Responses - 2515 Incidents
City of Ithaca: 1698 Incidents (67.51%)
Fires: 45
Overpressure/Rupture 4
EMS/Rescue: 668
Hazardous Conditions: 112
Service Calls: 112
Good Intent: 240
Alarms/No Fires: 517
Severe Weather: 0
Town of Ithaca: 799 Incidents(31.77%)
Fires: 10
Overpressure/Rupture 0
EMS/Rescue: 475
Hazardous Conditions: 31
Service Calls: 31
Good Intent: 117
Alarms/No Fires: 134
Severe Weather: 1
Mutual Aid: 18 Incidents (0.72%)
Fires: 6
Overpressure/Rupture 0
EMS/Rescue: I
Hazardous Conditions: 2
Service Calls: 4
Good Intent: 4
Alarms/No Fires: 0
Severe Weather: 1
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Simultaneous Incidents: 582 Incidents (23%)
2) Emergency Management:No Report
3) Mutual Aid Calls: Quarterly Report
Support
1) Training
Quarterly Report
2) Training Center
Quarterly Report
3) Apparatus and Facilities
No Report
Volunteer Recruitment and Retention
1) Summaries of Service Hours: Quarterly Report
2) There are currently 17 Active Volunteer Firefighters and Fire Police
3) Requests from Company Members to become active: None
2015
Budget Program Account Balances
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OverTime 370,000 125 12,680' 1368 717' 129,599 1,313 i 0 5,537! 151,207
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Furn&Fixtures 0 205 i ' ; 0 0
Office Equip 0 210 ! ? 0` 09'0 0
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Other Equip 44.850 225 i 154 154
100% 44,696
Telephone Tele 17,139 405 4,676 '
P 3.215 7891? 54%j 9,248
Utuffes 85,000 410 35,824 35,824 58%
49,176
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Clothes 100,000 415 i 687 t 19,259 19,946? '
80% 80,054
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71.000 420 � 13,471 13.471
Gas...Oil I 1 t 333 819:0 57,529
Office Expen 9.000 425 785 185; _ 970 t 8996; 8.030
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Contracts 15,000 435 5,120! '; j{ t i , 5,120 6696` 9,880
Staff Dove[ 19,000 440 601 0 0 0 i ' 1,482 1.542 - 92g 17,458
Travel 10,000 445 258' 3.117 3375 66% 6,625 _
Insurance 110,375 455 56.406 j j E 56.406 - 49%; 53,969
Prg m Suppl 21,000 460 426' 269± 0 5,356; 2,762 0' 8,813 58%, 12,187
Rental 1,700 470 l 856 j 8561 50%: 844
39,000 475 i 2,943 2 943
Prop Malnt 92% 36,057
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Equip Maint 44,715 0 44 715 6896 95.285
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6,150,521 262,491 192,276 25,536' 1,303,035 i 846,330' 52,432 104,334 2,786,434 55%4 3,364,087
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2015 REVENUE SUMMARY BY ACCOUNT
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! ! REVENUE = YTD REVENUE PCT Collected REVENUE Mthly
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Fire Code Inspection !1565 $59,000 $33,796 00 57% $25,204 $5,633 $67,592
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2260 1$3,500
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Fire Protective Services 2262 1$3,135,000 $1,323,960 42% $1,811,040 $220,660 $2,647,920
Rents!of Rea!Property 1
2410 1$11000 $3,200 -— 29% i$7,800 1$533 1$6,400
Rental of Equipment 2414 i$0 0%
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Fines&Forfeited Bail 2610 $1,820 �$30 $360
Minor Sales 2655 $100 $67 67% $33 $1 1 t$134
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Sale of Equipment ;2665 i$0 0%
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Insurance Recoveries 12680 .$10,000 $14,416 144% -$4,416 ;$2,403 '$28,832
Other Compensation for Loss 2690 !$50 0%
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Home&Community Service 3989 'so 0% .so $0
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$4,005,927 $1,408,989 '35.2% $1,845,961 $234,832 $2,817,978
Ithaca FD
Incident Type Period Comparisons
Alarm Date Between {01/01/2015} and {06/30/2015}
Incident Type 01/01/2015 01/01/201 01/01/2013 01/01/2012
to 4 to to to
06/30/2015 06/30/201 06/30/2013 06/30/2012
4
1 0 0 0
100 Fire, Other 6 5 1 3
111 Building fire 23 26 13 14
112 Fires in structure other than in a building 0 1 0 0
113 Cooking fire, confined to container 9 12 13 15
114 Chimney or flue fire, confined to chimney or flue 3 2 0 0
116 Fuel burner/boiler malfunction, fire confined 1 0 0 0
118 Trash or rubbish fire, contained 0 3 5 3
130 Mobile property (vehicle) fire, Other 0 0 2 1
131 Passenger vehicle fire 3 4 5 6
132 Road freight or transport vehicle fire 1 2 0 0
134 Water vehicle fire 1 0 0 0
138 Off-road vehicle or heavy equipment fire 0 2 0 1
140 Natural vegetation fire, Other 3 2 2 6
142 Brush or brush-and-grass mixture fire 1 0 2 2
143 Grass fire 2 1 0 1
150 Outside rubbish fire, Other 0 3 2 4
151 Outside rubbish, trash or waste fire 4 8 4 5
154 Dumpster or other outside trash receptacle fire 1 3 3 3
160 Special outside fire, Other 3 0 3 3
161 Outside storage fire 0 1 1 0
170 Cultivated vegetation, crop fire, Other 0 1 1 0
240 Explosion (no fire) , Other 0 1 1 0
251 Excessive heat, scorch burns with no ignition 4 1 0 1
300 Rescue, EMS incident, other 2 5 5 7
300lGorge Rescue, EMS incident, Ground Evacuation 0 1 1 1
3002Gorge Rescue, EMS incident, Low Angle Rope Assist 0 1 0 0
311 Medical assist, assist EMS crew 4 8 15 15
320 Emergency medical service, other 14 36 27 5
321 EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury 1045 966 934 946
322 Motor vehicle accident with injuries 34 53 54 53
323 Motor vehicle/pedestrian accident (MV Ped) 9 5 8 14
324 Motor Vehicle Accident with no injuries 21 13 12 15
331 Lock-in (if lock out , use 511 ) 3 0 0 0
3311Lock-in / Knox Box Access Required 0 1 0 2
3312Lock-in / Force Entry Required 1 0 0 2
341 Search for person on land 0 0 0 2
342 Search for person in water 1 1 0 0
350 Extrication, rescue, Other 1 2 0 2
352 Extrication of victim(s) from vehicle 0 0 2 2
353 Removal of victim(s) from stalled elevator 5 7 6 4
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Incident Type Period Comparisons
Alarm Date Between {01/01/2015} and (06/30/2015)
Incident Type 01/01/2015 01/01/201 01/01/2013 01/01/2012
to 4 to to to
06/30/2015 06/30/201 06/30/2013 06/30/2012
4
361 Swimming/recreational water areas rescue 0 0 3 0
363 Swift water rescue 1 0 1 0
365 Watercraft rescue 2 0 0 0
381 Rescue or EMS standby 0 6 1 2
400 Hazardous condition, Other 29 31 25 24
410 Combustible/flammable gas/liquid condition, other 1 3 5 4
411 Gasoline or other flammable liquid spill 6 6 3 2
412 Gas leak (natural gas or LPG) 28 43 43 21
413 Oil or other combustible liquid spill 4 1 2 2
420 Toxic condition, Other 0 1 0 0
421 Chemical hazard (no spill or leak) 2 0 2 0
422 Chemical spill or leak 1 1 1 2
424 Carbon monoxide incident 19 12 10 4
440 Electrical wiring/equipment problem, Other 6 7 8 8
441 Heat from short circuit (wiring) , defective/worn 4 2 4 1
442 Overheated motor 6 4 1 4
443 Breakdown of light ballast 0 0 1 1
444 Power line down 24 6 12 17
445 Arcing, shorted electrical equipment 10 11 4 12
451 Biological hazard, confirmed or suspected 0 1 0 0
460 Accident, potential accident, Other 1 0 0 0
461 Building or structure weakened or collapsed 1 0 0 1
463 Vehicle accident, general cleanup 2 3 3 6
471 Explosive, bomb removal (for bomb scare, use 721) 1 0 0 0
480 Attempted burning, illegal action, Other 0 0 1 3
481 Attempt to burn 0 1 0 0
500 Service Call, other 61 88 67 55
510 Person in distress, Other 11 9 7 7
511 Lock-out 5 5 6 1
520 Water problem, Other 12 23 3 5
521 Water evacuation 2 18 2 0
522 Water or steam leak 11 22 7 7
531 Smoke or odor removal 2 1 4 4
540 Animal problem, Other 1 1 0 1
541 Animal problem 1 1 0 0
542 Animal rescue 1 1 0 0
550 Public service assistance, Other 10 8 14 4
551 Assist police or other governmental agency 8 9 15 13
552 Police matter 3 6 2 0
553 Public service 2 4 1 3
554 Assist invalid 8 2 10 1
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Incident Type Period Comparisons
Alarm Date Between {01/01/2015} and {06/30/2015}
Incident Type 01/01/2015 01/01/201 01/01/2013 01/01/2012
to 4 to to to
06/30/2015 06/30/201 06/30/2013 06/30/2012
4
561 Unauthorized burning 7 5 10 2
571 Cover assignment, standby, moveup 1 0 0 1
600 Good intent call, Other 22 33 34 36
611 Dispatched & cancelled en route 7 4 2 6
6111Dispatched & cancelled en route - By Dispatcher 8 12 4 4
6112Dispatched & cancelled en route - By Bangs 119 88 122 75
6113Dispatched & cancelled en route - By CUEMS 29 34 25 32
6114Dispatched & cancelled en route - By CU EH&S 65 65 39 19
6115Dispatched & cancelled en route - By IC Safety 49 32 38 4
6117Dispatched & cancelled en route - By MA Dept 2 8 0 3
6118Dispatched & cancelled en route - By IPD 6 8 5 2
6119Dispatched & cancelled en route - By Other Police 0 1 0 0
621 Wrong location 1 1 0 1
622 No Incident found on arrival at dispatch address 17 16 7 9
631 Authorized controlled burning 0 1 4 2
641 Vicinity alarm (incident in other location) 1 0 0 0
650 Steam, Other gas mistaken for smoke, Other 0 1 0 0
651 Smoke scare, odor of smoke 7 4 9 5
652 Steam, vapor, fog or dust thought to be smoke 4 2 3 4
653 Smoke from barbecue, tar kettle 0 1 1 2
661 EMS call, party transported by non-fire agency 1 1 0 0
671 HazMat release investigation w/no HazMat 23 19 13 19
700 False alarm or false call, Other 11 7 7 6
7001False alarm or false call, Other - Medical Alarm 41 21 28 7
710 Malicious, mischievous false call, Other 5 2 9 3
711 Municipal alarm system, malicious false alarm 2 0 3 0
713 Telephone, malicious false alarm 0 0 1 2
714 Central station, malicious false alarm 19 18 30 14
715 Local alarm system, malicious false alarm 3 2 0 0
721 Bomb scare - no bomb 0 1 0 2
730 System malfunction, Other 14 11 12 27
731 Sprinkler activation due to malfunction 7 11 7 1
733 Smoke detector activation due to malfunction 45 29 17 20
734 Heat detector activation due to malfunction 4 3 5 3
735 Alarm system sounded due to malfunction 60 47 38 61
736 CO detector activation due to malfunction 18 7 8 14
740 Unintentional transmission of alarm, Other 13 26 55 45
741 Sprinkler activation, no fire - unintentional 18 5 15 7
742 Extinguishing system activation 0 0 0 1
743 Smoke detector activation, no fire - unintentional 252 239 237 220
744 Detector activation, no fire - unintentional 60 114 110 112
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Incident Type Period Comparisons
Alarm Date Between {01/01/2015} and {06/30/2015}
Incident Type 01/01/2015 01/01/201 01/01/2013 01/01/2012
to 4 to to to
06/30/2015 06/30/201 06/30/2013 06/30/2012
4
746 Carbon monoxide detector activation, no CO 6 10 6 9
800 Severe weather or natural disaster, Other 0 0 0 2
812 Flood assessment 2 0 0 0
900 Special type of incident, Other 0 1 0 0
Totals 2516 2472 2376 2201
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IFD - Primary Action Taken Report (Summary)
Alarm Date Between {01/01/2015} And {06/30/2015}
Type of Action Taken Count Percent
3 0.12 %
10 Fire control or extinguishment, other 3 0.12 %
11 Extinguishment by fire service personnel 35 1.39%
12 Salvage & overhaul 2 0.08 %
21 Search 1 0.04 %
22 Rescue, remove from harm 5 0.20 %
225 Rescue, water rescue 2 0.08 %
23 Extricate, disentangle 4 0.16 %
24 Recover body 1 0.04 %
30 Emergency medical services, Other 46 1.83 %
31 Provide first aid & check for injuries 58 2.30 %
32 Provide basic life support (BLS) 704 27.95 %
34 Transport person 1 0.04 %
40 Hazardous condition, Other 2 0.08 %
41 Identify, analyze hazardous materials 1 0.04 %
42 HazMat detection, monitoring, sampling, & analysis 13 0.52 %
43 Hazardous materials spill control and confinement 3 0.12 %
45 Remove hazard 9 0.36 %
52 Forcible entry 3 0.12 %
53 Evacuate area 1 0.04 %
55 Establish safe area 31 1.23 %
60 Systems and services, Other 9 0.36 %
63 Restore fire alarm system 22 0.87 %
64 Shut down system 8 0.32 %
65 Secure property 1 0.04 %
66 Remove water 2 0.08 %
70 Assistance, Other 15 0.60 %
71 Assist physically disabled 11 0.44 %
72 Assist animal 1 0.04 %
73 Provide manpower 8 0.32 %
74 Provide apparatus 2 0.08 %
75 Provide equipment 9 0.36 %
78 Control traffic 1 0.04 %
80 Information, investigation & enforcement, Other 85 3.37 %
81 Incident command 13 0.52 %
82 Notify other agencies. 2 0.08 %
84 Refer to proper authority 1 0.04 %
86 Investigate 498 19.77 %
861 Investigate Alarm Condition 296 11.75 %
862 Investigate EMS, Released by Bangs EMS 227 9.01 %
863 Investigate EMS, Released by CU EMS 27 1.07 %
864 Investigate EMS, Released by Other EMS Agency 2 0.08 %
865 Investigate, Hazardous Condition 39 1.55
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Ithaca FD
IFD - Primary Action Taken Report (Summary)
Alarm Date Between {01/01/2015) And (06/30/2015}
Type of Action Taken Count Percent
866 Investigate Non-EMS, Released by Police 6 0.24 %
869 Investigate Not Specified 3 0.12 %
87 Investigate fire out on arrival 13 0.52 %
92 Standby 5 0.20%
93 Cancelled en route 285 11.31 %
Total Incident Count: 2519
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fthaoa Fire Department
Municipally.District.and Incident Type Responses
January through.tune 2015
overpressure/ Hazardous Good intent severe Percentage of
District Fire Rupture EMS/Rescue Condition Service Call Call Alarms/No Fire Weather Other Total Incidents
City of Ithaca 40 4 815 101 111 161 450 0 0 1482 58.937E
City of Ithaca-Cornell Property 5 0 49 11 1 79 67 0 0 212 8.43%
City of Ithaca-Ithaca College 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.007E
City Cascadiilla Creek Gorge 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.007E
City Fall Creek Gorge 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.087E
City Six Mile Creek Gorge 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.03%
Town of Ithaca 7 0 394 25 29 52 67 1 0 575 22867E
Town of Ithaca-Comeil Property 0 0 7 1 2 17 23 0 0 50 1.997E
Town of Ithaca-Ithaca College 3 0 74 5 0 48 44 0 0 174 6.92%
Town of Ithaca-Six Mile Gorge 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.00%
Town of Ithaca-Buttermilk Gorge 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.00%
Town of Ithaca-Treman Gorge 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.00%
Outside tftca 6 0 1 2 4 4 0 1 0 18 0.72%
Total 61 4 1144 145 147 361 651 2 0 2515 100.00%
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District Fire Rupture EMS/Rescue Condition Service Call Call Alarms/No Fire Weather Other Total Incidents
Total City 45 4 668 112 112 240 517 0 0 1698 67.51%
Total Town 10 0 475 31 31 117 134 1 0 799 31.77%
Outside Ithaca 6 0 1 2 4 4 0 1 0 Ill 0.72%
Total 61 4 1144 145 147 361 651 2 0 2515 100.00%
Ithaca Fire Department
January through June 2015 Responses - Incident Type by District
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■Severe Weather
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1200 MPlarms/No Fire
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1000 ■Service Call
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January-June 2015
Overpressure Hazardous
Fire Rupture EMS Rescue Condition Setviao Call Good Intent Alarm/No Fire Sevesa Weathor Other Total
C -1st Ward.District 1.NE.West Hill 2 0 17 3 3 6 6 0 0 39
C -1st ward.District 2,W.West Hill 1 0 46 4 6 16 5 0 0 78
C -1st Ward District 3,SW,Southwest 4 0 62 9 6 21 29 0 0 131
C -1st Ward,District 4,S.Lower South Hd 2 0 14 6 4 2 11 0 0 39
C -1st Ward.District 5.S.Upper South Hill 2 1 10 7 5 2 19 0 0 46
City-2nd Ward.District 1,NE.Triangle 0 0 49 3 4 1 9 16 0 0 1 81
C -2nd Ward.District 2.S,Southside Titus 6 0 97 8 18 18 96 0 0 243
C -2nd Ward.District 3 W Fu:l Lin 8 1 91 16 13 32 38 0 0 199
C -2nd Ward,District 4,Commons East Business 4 1 87 8 13 15 75 0 0 203
C -3rd Ward,District 1.E.Cornell Campus 4 0 44 9 2 62 47 0 0 168
C -3rd Ward District 2,E,CdIegetn BelSher 2 0 23 6 3 4 21 0 0 59
City-3rd Ward,District 3 SE,BNSher,E State 2 0 17 4 3 3 2 0 0 31
City-4th Ward,District 1,NE.West Campus 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1
C' -4th Ward District 2,E,Middle East Hill 2 0 12 5 1 9 25 0 0 54
City-4th Ward District 3,E,Lower Callegetawn 2 0 13 8 3 7 19 0 0 52
City-5th Ward,District 1,N Fa!Crk and Wiilw 1 0 27 4 13 6 59 0 0 110
C -5th Ward,District 2,N,Fa!1 Crk,Gun Hil 0 0 23 6 5 4 8 0 0 46
C -5th Ward.District 3.NE.Cornell He'his 2 0 11 2 5 6 9 0 0 35
C -5th Ward.District 4,Farm Aurora. 1 1 14 2 2 12 23 0 0 55
CRY-5th Ward.District 5 0 0 11 2 3 6 1 6 0 0 28
Town-District 1,NW.Trumansburg Rd 1 0 55 5 3 6 13 0 0 83
Town-District 2,SW.Bostwick&Elmira Rds 1 0 16 4 5 10 1 0 0 37
Town-District 3,S.Stone Quarry and South Hi0 0 0 115 1 2 14 21 0 0 153
Town-District 4,E.Ems Holkww to Slat crvde 0 0 55 6 8 15 21 1 0 106
Town-Distrct 5,NE,Comet Campus to NE 1 0 4 1 0 14 16 0 0 36
Town-District 6.NE.Roat.Hanshaw,Winthrop 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1
Town-District 7.N.Voltage of a Hgts 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1
Town-District 8 N Cayuga Heights Rd 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tam-District 9.N.East Shore and RerrMCk 0 0 3 1 0 2 2 0 0 8
Town-District 10,S Ithaca College 3 0 84 5 0 42 38 0 0 172
Town-District 11 SE,Troy Coddingtn SlatwWle 0 0 11 4 4 3 5 0 0 27
Town-District 12,E,Maple Ave 0 0 2 0 0 1 2 0 0 5
Town-District 13 S South of King Rd 2 0 13 3 5 1 3 0 0 27
Town-District 14,W.Mecklenburg Rd 2 0 117 1 4 7 12 0 0 143
Town-District 15,N.Hanshaw,H ate Trip. 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Out of District 6 0 1 2 4 4 0 1 1 0 16
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IFD Mutual Aid Responses by Department (Summary)
Alarm Date Between {01/01/2015} And (06/30/2015}
Type of Aid Count Type of Aid Count
55001 Brooktondale Fire Department 55022 Tompkins County Airport
Mutual aid given 3 1
3
55002 Cayuga Heights Fire Department
Mutual aid received 6
6
55005 Dryden Fire Department
Mutual aid received 2
2
55006 Enfield Fire Department
Mutual aid received 3
Mutual aid given 1
4
55011 Lansing Fire Department
Mutual aid received 4
Mutual aid given 1
5
55013 Newfield Fire Department
Mutual aid received 4
Mutual aid given 2
6
55018 Trumansburg Fire Department'
Mutual aid received 1
Mutual aid given 3
4
55019 Varna Fire Department
Mutual aid given 3
3
55022 Tompkins County Airport
Automatic aid given 1
07/14/2015 16:57 Page 1
False Alarm Causes
By District
January through June 2015
Town of Ithaca-
City of Ithaca- City of Ithaca-Ithaca Ithaca College Town of Ithaca-
Faise Cause Cltv of Ithaca Cornell Property Coll000 Proverty Town of Ithaca Property Cornell Property Outsido District Total Percentage
BioHazard Alarm,Device Malfunction 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0.11%
Detection Device CleanaV 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 3 0.34%
Detection Device.Damage 6 1 0 0 1 0 0 a 0.91%
Detection Device Dust 46 14 0 7 7 0 0 74 6.36%
Detection Device.Extinguisher 2 0 0 0 0 1 0 3 0.34%
Detection Device Insects 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0.34%
Detection Device Malfunction 75 9 0 9 3 5 0 101 11.44%
Detection Device.Water 15 4 0 3 1 0 0 23 2.60%
Duct Detector.Dust 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 3 0.34%
Duct Detector,Malfunction 1 1 0 - 0 0 0 0 2 0.23%
Fog-Smoke Machine 1 3 0 0 0 1 0 5 0.57%
Malicious.Pull-Private Alarm 19 7 0 1 0 1 0 25 3.17%
PERS Accidental Activation 19 0 0 17 0 0 0 36 4.06%
PERS Emergency Button 3 0 0 3 0 0 0 6 0.68%
PERS.Pendenant 3 0 0 7 0 0 0 10 1 1.13%
Pull Staten Damaged 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.23%
Pull Station Unintentional 12 1 0 1 1 0 0 15 1.70%
Smoke.Cooking NO FIRE 130 12 0 12 2 56 0 212 24.01%
Smoke.Illegal Drug Use 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.23%
Smoke,Soldering-Weldmg 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 3 014%
Smoke Solid Fuel Appliance 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0.34%
Smoke.Tobacco Product 9 0 0 1 0 0 0 10 1.13%
Sprinkler,Contractor 2 2 0 2 0 0 0 6 0.68%
Sprinkler,Flow Switch Malfunction 5 2 0 1 1 0 0 9 1.02%
Sprinkler,Frozen Pipe 8 3 0 2 3 0 0 16 1.81%
Sprinkler,Physical Damage 5 3 0 0 0 0 0 a 0.91%
Sprinkler.Water Surge 2 3 0 1 5 1 0 12 1.36%
Steam.Bathroom or Shower 4 1 0 0 0 6 0 11 1.25%
Steam.coo" 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 0.68%
Steam.Laundry 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0.34%
Steam.Other 7 3 0 0 2 1 0 13 1.47%
System Activation,Contractor 18 5 0 2 0 5 0 30 3.40%
System Activatl Malfunction 35 9 0 6 2 0 0 52 5.89%
System Activation.Power Out 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.23%
System Activation.Weather 1 0 0 1 0 1 0 3 0.34%
System Activatien.Malicious 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 1 0.11%
Trouble Alarm 8 0 0 0 1 1 1 i 0 10 113%
Undetermined 61 5 0 51 2 26 3 148 16.76%
Total 523 93 0 128 31 105 3 883 100X