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Home My WebLink AboutTB Minutes 1996-03-11 1 �1y OF I r TOWN OF ITHACA 21 44- 126 EAST SENECA STREET , ITHACA , N . Y . 14850 4,j ,jo TOWN CLERK 273-1721 HIGHWAY 273-1656 PARKS 273-8035 ENGINEERING 273-1747 PLANNING 273-1747 ZONING 273-1783 FAX (607) 273- 1704 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TOWN OF ITHACA PLEASE TAKE NOTICE , that the Town Board of the Town of ' Ithaca will hold a public hearing at a regular meeting of the Town Board on March 11 , 1996 , at 7 : 00 p . m . , at the Town Hall , 126 . East Seneca Street , Ithaca , New York to consider an amendment to Town of Ithaca Local Law No . 1 of the year 1994 creating Special Land Use District No . 7 , which amendment authorizes re - location of the proposed Ithacare Center Senior Living Community building to a revised location as shown on a revised site plan , which building is located on the west side of Danby Road approximately 2 , 000 feet south of the entrance to Ithaca College , on that 28 + / - acre portion of Town of Ithaca Tax Parcel No . 39 - 1 - 1 . 3 designated as Special Land Use District No . 7 , and PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE , all citizens at the aforementioned time and place shall be afforded the opportunity to voice their approval or opposition of the said amendment , and PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE , individuals with visual impairments , hearing impairments or other special needs , will be provided with assistance . as necessary , upon request . Persons desiring assistance must make a request not less than 48 hours prior to the time of the public hearing . Joan Lent Noteboom Town . Clerk February 28 , 1996 PUBLISH : Friday , March 1 , 1996 s I FINAL Town of Ithaca Town Board Meeting Monday , March 11 , 1996 5 : 30 P . M . At a regular meeting of the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca , Tompkins County , New York held at the Town Hall , 126 East Seneca Street , Ithaca , New York there were present : PRESENT : Catherine Valentino , Supervisor ; John Wolff , Councilman ; David Klein , Councilman ; Carolyn Grigorov , Councilwoman ; Ellen Harrison , Councilwoman ; Mary Russell , Councilwoman ; Ed Conley , Councilman . ALSO PRESENT : John Barney , Attorney for the Town ; Joan Lent Noteboom , Town Clerk / Director of Administrative Services ; Daniel Walker , Director of Engineering ; Fred Noteboom , Highway/ Parks Superintendent ; Andrew Frost , Director of Building and Zoning ; Jonathan Kanter , Director of Planning . OTHERS PRESENT : Kristina Bartlett , Ithaca Journal ; Ruth Mahr , Jim Hanson , Ruth Newhall , Virginia Bryant , C . Broadhead , Fred Noetscher , Wynn Warner , Joseph Cimmino , Mark Macera , Noel Desch , Caryl Guy , Rhonda Engman , Candace Cornell , John Yntema , Robert McCabe , Lanny Joyce , Steve Little . Call To Order : The Supervisor called the meeting to order at 5 : 35 p . m . , and led the assemblage in the Pledge of Allegiance . Agenda Item No 3 - Reports of Town Officials : a . Town Supervisor - I do not have a written report for the Board at this time . A lot of my time as well as the Town Clerk ' s has been spent trying to get the referendum ready and also in New York City for the Association of Town ' s Meeting . As the Supervisor , I went to all the sessions for fiscal officers and found them to be very enlightening . b . Director of Engineering - See attached . C . Town Highway Superintendent - See attached . Councilman Klein - You had reported at some point the damage on Sandbank Road was upwards of $ 500 , 000 . Will there be a shortfall ? Mr . Noteboom - When we first looked at it we were not aware of the way FEMA operates and looking at mitigating some of the problems we have through there . Apparently FEMA does not operate like that . They will replace exactly what was there with the monies plus the initial thumb nail sketch we gave was not very accurate . We had downsized the repairs before FEMA examined it . Once we started taking measurements and looked at it closely we found we would be short . TBM 3 / 11 / 96 Councilman Klein - What do you think the actual cost of the damage is to return it to the way it was ? Mr . Noteboom - I would estimate $ 100 , 000 . Councilman Klein - So we will not have that large of a shortfall . We will not be able to improve the road as we would have liked . Supervisor Valentino - With repairing it the way it was leaves the potential for this to happen again . Mr . Noteboom - We have been discussing a variety of things we may be able to do however we do not know . Councilman Conley - Is there an estimate on how long the road will be closed ? Mr . Noteboom - The paper reported by April however I had told them a few months which was a mistake . The black top plants do not open until May so I am hoping that by the end of May it will be open , weather permitting . Councilwoman Grigorov - What type of nesting boxes are being built ? Mr . Noteboom - They have done mostly bluebirds however they have done a variety of other kinds . They are not doing one specific kind . d . Director of Planning - See attached . We seem to be doing alot of development reviews . We have received a copy of the County Trail Corridor Study which the MPO Policy Committee recently accepted . If anyone is interested in a copy of the study it can be seen in my office . Councilman Conley - Have you read the letter which came to the Board from Dooley Kiefer regarding the Cornell cooling plant ? I would like to hear staff comments regarding this issue at the appropriate point in the meeting as it is very important . Councilwoman Russell - What is the status of the Pleasant Grove Road apartment conversion to a maintenance facility ? Mr . Kanter - The Planning Board gave a preliminary site plan approval and now needs to go before the Zoning Board of Appeals for a use variance due to it being in a multiple residence district ( MR ) . It is the maintenance facility and the temporary student offices and several other buildings . If the use variance is granted it will then come back to the Planning Board for final site plan approval . 2 TBM 3 / 11 / 96 Mr . Frost - This is on the ZBA agenda for Wednesday , March 13th . Councilman Klein - The Transportation Meeting regarding Judd Falls Road has been postponed until March 13th ? Mr . Kanter - We just had the meeting today and we will report on it under committee reports . e . Director of Building and Zoning - See attached . We have conducted a number of fire safety inspections over the course of the month which included the entire East Hill Plaza complex as well as the Cayuga Medical Center . We have since started the inspections on the Ithaca College dorms . Councilman Wolff - Do you do a general review of residences occasionally or only based on complaints ? Mr . Frost - Whenever there is a rental property in the City of Ithaca , whether it be a one family , two family or multiple residence , they have a Certificate of Occupancy which is issued . In the Town of Ithaca the one and two family residences we do not inspect even if they are rentals . In terms of general inspections of one and two family residences , only when there is new construction or anything which involves a building permit do we inspect them as well as upon receiving a complaint specific to the property . f . Town Clerk / Director of Administrative Services - See attached . We are ready for the Special Referendum and will be delivering the cases to the polling places tomorrow morning . The polls will be open from 12 : 00 noon to 8 : 00 p . m . Absentee ballots may be obtained from my office up until 5 : 00 p . m . After 5 : 00 p . m . the absentee ballots will be delivered to each of the polling places . I will return and open the Board Room for the press and any other interested parties . The results will be returned to Town Hall after 8 : 00 p . m , by the three chairs of the polling places and on Wednesday , the machines will be recanvassed . Councilwoman Harrison - Will the tallies be done in Town Hall tomorrow evening ? Councilman Klein - Only the machine counts . Mrs . Noteboom - The chairs will canvass the machines at each of the polling places and return to Town Hall with the results after 8 : 00 p . m . The absentee ballots will be counted by the Election Inspectors after I have delivered them to the polling places after 5 : 00 p . m . The resolution prepared by the Attorney for the Town said we can accept absentee ballots up to 5 : 00 p . m . Final results will be available tomorrow evening . 3 - _ i TBM 3 / 11 / 96 Councilwoman Harrison - Could you leave a note on the front door as to the final tally ? Mrs . Noteboom - Yes . I would also like to thank the Engineering Department and all of the other departments as well as my Deputies Betty Poole and Mary Saxton who helped in getting ready for this . Councilman Conley - I always make myself available to persons who need help in getting rides to the polls or directions to the polling places . If anyone calls and needs a ride to the polls I will be glad to give them a ride . I will either be at the Board of Elections or at my home . Mrs . Noteboom - If anyone calls and asks for information they are to call us here at the Town . All inquiries are to come to me . Supervisor Valentino - We also need to thank the City of Ithaca for allowing us to use their voting machines . Agenda Item No . 4 - Report of Tompkins County Board of Representatives : No one from the County was present to speak . Agenda Item No . 5 - Report of Town Committees : A . Councilman Wolff reported the Personnel Committee is soliciting recommendations and/ or suggestions regarding the revision of the Personnel Manual . The Cable Commission has not had a meeting since our last Board Meeting , Be Councilwoman Harrison The Town/ Cornell Transportation Committee met for a second meeting today . There was a presentation discussion from NYSDOT regarding Judd Falls , Tower and Caldwell Roads and intersections on Route 366 . DOT is very concerned about the Judd Falls Road jug handle intersection at 366 . They would like to close the one block of Judd Falls Road between Route 366 and Tower Road . Cornell and others are interested in seeing traffic lights at Tower Road and Route 366 and possibly Caldwell Road and Route 366 both for accident prevention and ease in access . The ultimate power to make decisions is not ours but rather DOT ' s and we have agreed to take the issues back to our constituents of Forest Home , East Ithaca and Cornell . Cornell has volunteered the services of their traffic consultant to take a look at any data we are able to obtain and determine the impact of closing that particular piece of Judd Falls Road and the impact of increasing traffic on Caldwell Road . 4 TBM 3 / 11 / 96 People seemed to be positive on the suggestion of signals at Tower and Caldwell Roads . The Forest Home representative had some concerns about whether or not putting a signal there would make that more or less desirable as a route . There was a back and forth discussion as to whether people avoid traffic lights etc . If anyone has any thoughts or strong feelings about these issues , I would welcome you to discuss them either with me or Jon Kanter . Our next meeting is scheduled for April 8th from 3 to 5 p . m . One of the agenda items will be a presentation from Cornell Plantations on their plans . The committee has agreed that our top two priorities are dealing with the DOT question and pedestrian and bicycle issues along Caldwell and Judd Falls Roads to East Hill Plaza , The Plantations is looking at a revised master plan and we feel we should listen to their concerns and discuss possibilities . Councilman Klein - Will the State just go ahead and signal the intersections ? Councilwoman Harrison - They view the signals as something we want . In essence they were saying if you close Judd Falls Road we will install the traffic signals . We were attempting to separate the two issues . Councilman Klein - If we close Judd Falls Road what would be the need for a traffic signal ? Councilwoman Harrison - At Caldwell and Tower Roads . Mr . Walker - We can ' t just close Judd Falls . Councilman Klein - Didn ' t you say it was going to go through Campus Road ? Mr . Walker - Yes , if the Town decides it wants to own another road which is three times as long and which the Town would need to maintain it . Councilwoman Harrison - Fred brought up the issue of what if anything would the implications be if the Town did take over roads currently owned by Cornell ? It sounds like Dan is saying there could be some legal requirements to do so which is not what was discussed today . Mr . Walker - I do not think we can just abandon a road without replacing it . Councilwoman Harrison - Maybe the Engineer and Highway Superintendent should research this issue and report back to the committee . 5 I TBM 3 / 11 / 96 Supervisor Valentino - There will be a fair amount of discussion to happen on this issue . There are a lot of ramifications regarding Judd Falls Road and the possibilities of closing it . Councilwoman Harrison - I agree . How important is it to people to have a signal at Caldwell and Tower Roads . How much of a problem are these roads to people ? Councilwoman Russell - If they are so concerned about accidents happening at Route 366 and Judd Falls , why haven ' t they fully signalized that intersection as opposed to the blinking light ? Mr . Kanter - Their concern is the offset aspect not the signal aspect . They would be happy to put a signal on the uphill leg of Judd Falls on Route 366 and use that as the main place to stop the Route 366 traffic however they do not want to do that unless the northern leg of Judd Falls Road is closed off . They see too many conflicts with left turns and with people coming down Judd Falls Road . Councilwoman Harrison - One of the concerns I heard is traffic coming down a steep hill at a fast rate to a traffic light . The contrast with the stop signs is they know they have to stop whereas a light would leave for speculation if it is green , yellow or red . Mr . Kanter - The accident diagrams were focusing on the left turn mainly being the one having the most accidents . Mr . Walker - The big problem is the upper portion of Judd Falls Road . There is a very short sight distance and people will get within 200 feet of the intersection before they get over the crest of the hill and actually see the light . That is the problem with the north leg of Judd Falls Road . Supervisor Valentino postponed the remainder of the committee reports until after agenda item 7 , Persons To Be Heard . Agenda Item No . 7 - PERSONS TO BE HEARD : Ruth Mahr , 103 Judd Falls Road - I am here in two different capacities for two different reasons . I am here as a resident and voter in the Town of Ithaca . I am registering a strong preference in keeping the Town Hall in the City of Ithaca . I would like to request that my letter to the editor , which appeared in the Ithaca Journal last week , be made part of the public record as well as those of Dooley Kiefer and William Goldsmith . I do not know what the outcome of tomorrow ' s referendum is going to be and I hope it will pass . I have talked to quite a few people about this issue and all of them , without exception , have expressed a strong preference for keeping the Town Hall in the City . Many of them are 6 TBM 3 / 11 / 96 in the Forest Home area There is significant sentiment for keeping the Town Hall in the City . I am concerned that if the outcome of tomorrow ' s referendum should be no , the Town Board might construe that as a referendum on the City site and move rather quickly toward a location in inlet valley . I would like to head that off at the pass if at all possible and to request that if the referendum should fail the Town Board give those of us who favor a City location the opportunity to be heard before making another decision . My other comment this evening is in my new capacity as President of the Forest Home Improvement Association . I have come to ask for your assistance . As some of you know , Cornell University and the State University Construction Fund have proposed an incinerator at the Cornell University Vet School , located just above Forest Home . The facility will have a permit to burn approximately five times what they are now burning on a daily basis . The proposed facility will have a stack height of 177 feet and will be visible from many houses in Forest Home as well as from Cornell Plantations and other areas . The project as we see it has the potential for significant impact both visually and air quality . The Forest Home neighborhood has been interested for several years in this project . In 1992 , the Town of Ithaca Planning Board held a public informational hearing . Mr . Mark Wysocki , of Atmospheric Sciences at Cornell , also was present and asked a number of penetrating questions as well as some Forest Home residents . To my knowledge , neither our concerns nor the concerns of Mr . Wyscocki have really been addressed nor in the intervening period has there been a public discussion of this issue . Last week I was informed the incinerator is quite far along in the permitting process and that is why I am here . We would like the Town of Ithaca to become an active interested party in this process . The proposed project which is located in the Town of Ithaca would have an impact on scenic views , which is a part of the SEQR process . At 177 feet , it would be taller than anything permitted by the Town of Ithaca Zoning Ordinance and it may require an effluent permit , however I am not sure . Beyond these legalities , we feel Cornell has recently established a reputation as being forthcoming and open about projects they undertake which would have a larger community impact . In general , they have been more sensitive to community concerns in particular the negotiations last year with the Town regarding the SLUD . I thought there was a precedent with the Town in negotiating matters of concern both to the Town and Cornell . In view of this precedent , which established some sort of a track record for negotiating thorny issues between Cornell and the Town , we would be pleased if the Town would take an active role in presenting our concerns and those of the larger community to Cornell and opening the process to public scrutiny and discussion . We will remain an interested party in this however we would appreciate the Town ' s help . 7 TBM 3 / 11 / 96 I have a list of specific questions we have and maybe it would be helpful if I read these to you . Councilman Conley - We could have copies made and distributed to all of the Board members . Councilwoman Harrison - Do you have any knowledge of what permits Cornell may have obtained ? Have they gotten their air permits and a permit to construct from DEC ? Ms . Mahr - I can only tell you what I have heard . Last week at a community meeting with Cornell , Dr . Thompson , from the Cornell Vet School , was present and I hope I am not misquoting him . He stated they were very close in getting an air quality permit and they would also have to receive a solid waste permit . I do not know what the legalities are with regard to the Town of Ithaca and what permits they might have to obtain from you . I called DEC and he said they did not yet have an air quality permit but they were close at that point . There is also a question as to whether they would need an FAA permit on a stack of 177 feet tall which might be in the flight line from the airport and of course is one of our concerns . If Cornell goes ahead with this project at the proposed site with a stack of 177 feet , which is lower than the recommended height which came out of their original study of 294 feet . We are concerned that if there has been a compromise for what ever reasons so the stack height is lower than the recommended stack height , is there also going to be a compromise in the air quality ? We have rather unique weather at that particular site . I can walk toward the site and experience a temperature differential which is noticeable at times . I would guess it would be around 5 degrees less in temperature . This means we often have down drafts and there is a somewhat kettle affect in Forest Home thus a question of whether 177 feet would have a terrific visual impact on the other hand is it tall enough to disperse what ever it is they are dispersing into the atmosphere . Another questions I would have is the best available technology being used and is there not a technology to trap the effluent emissions before they go up the stacks so they would not need a tall stack . If they could burn hot and well without a stack I think probably some of our concerns would be addressed . Councilwoman Harrison - It would be worthwhile for the Board to obtain further information regarding the project and in the spirit of the communications we have been having with Cornell , we should pursue it . I would like to see the list of questions and perhaps potentially add some of our own questions and concerns . I would be willing to draft a letter of inquiry on the issue . Mr . Kanter - Ruth had called the office last week to find out if we had been contacted . I cannot confirm this but rather I believe the 8 I TBM 3 / 11 / 96 State had sent out environmental notices to some people in the area however the Town did not get one . This is one the Planning Department had on our development review list about a year ago to periodically check on . We had checked up until about a year ago and Cornell had indicated to us nothing was going to happen on this issue and basically it was dropped from our list . Councilwoman Harrison - Do we have records indicating we have checked with Cornell in the past or was it by a phone call ? Mr . Kanter - It was by a phone call . Mr . Frost - Was this for the Vet School specifically ? Councilwoman Harrison - Yes . Mr . Frost - They would be exempt from the building permit as being part of the State . Councilman Klein - They would be exempt to the extent they voluntarily want to cooperate . Councilwoman Harrison - That is Cornell . On the other hand under SEQR etcetera , would we expect to be notified by the State ? Mr . Kanter - We would expect to but whether it happens or not is another thing . Mr . Barney - The Town would at best be an interested party . The State takes a position that if we do not issue any permits , there would be no action needed . Councilman Klein - The downside is the State could go ahead and do whatever they feel like doing . Mr . Walker - We should look back a couple of years into the record . In 1991 or 1992 when this issue was first addressed , I believe Cornell went through the SEQR process and are into the permitting processes after the SEQR . They had a couple public information meetings at Cornell and there are several State permits required with no Town permits at that point . Councilwoman Grigorov - When did they lower the height ? Was it after the discussions with the Planning Board or what ? Supervisor Valentino - Councilwoman Harrison will work on drafting a letter of inquiry to Cornell regarding the issue . The Town should check the records to see what we do have on it . Mr . Kanter - I will call Cornell and inquire as to the status . 9 TBM 3 / 11 / 96 Supervisor Valentino - Let ' s get things together and get a file started . Councilwoman Harrison - The reality is the Town probably does not have any legal authority however issues such as this are controversial and often it is not a matter of what the law is but rather public benefit . Councilman Conley - We can at least find out where we are and what exactly is happening . Ms . Mahr - We would appreciate whatever help you can lend and also help to represent us to Cornell on this issue . In the original modeling of the project , the assumption was made that the area was a rural area and for technical reasons they could do that . Apparently the population data in the immediate area suggests a rural population however if you actually look at how many people are in the area on a day to day basis and since it does not count the students , there are probably close to 20 , 000 to 30 , 000 people in the area and a large number of buildings which would change the turbulence . They also used Syracuse weather data which probably does not properly replicate the data of the particular site . Ithaca is unique in terms of its weather and the site as well . If they use data which is not representative of the actual conditions , the stack pipe they get out of their model will not be scientifically reliable . Agenda Item No . 8 - 6 : 15 p . m . - PRESENTATION - Tompkins County Probation Department - Community Service : Mr . Noteboom - The Town has some probation persons presently helping us and thought the Board would be interested . This came about as a result of us clearing the access through Muriel Street . Some of the people did not want probation people in the area . Frank Justice , Supervisor T . C . Probation Department - There is a little known department in the County which is often mixed up with what is known as State Parole . Parole is a regional service provided by the State which deals with prisoners out of the state prisons and does not really provide a lot . Parole officers are in Syracuse , Binghamton and Elmira and are not this community . Within this community are probation officers which monitor those individuals who have been sentenced by the Court and not voluntary down to the Criminal Courts . Part of the service we offer is called An Alternative to Incarceration . This program started approximately eleven years ago through State funding and is utilized by the courts for any individual viewed as " at risk " of incarceration . Technically anytime one goes before a Criminal Court Judge you are at risk of incarceration depending on the 10 TBM 3 / 11 / 96 Judge ' s mood . If in the plea bargain there is an agreement for a period of incarceration or if the investigating probation officer recommends incarceration based on the persons criminal record and their personal history , we then review the case for community service . If the Judge sentences the individual to community service the person then is assigned to work on the work crew . The work crews are directly supervised by an individual who works for the T . C . Probation Department . Les Goehner , Bill Apgar and Paul Williams are the supervisors and help develop job sites and provide transportation to and from the sites . In eleven years , I believe we have had two problems . One person tried to steal some liquor from a job site and the other was an attitude problem that walking home to Groton in a winter snow storm took care of . Any concerns I hear we immediately address . Prior to making the recommendation to the Court as to whether or not we will accept these people , they are screened . We use a State instrument which we have the authority to override if we choose to do so , We will not take anyone who is violent , nor take certain other individuals which meet certain criteria . The people we have on the crew are relatively safe . Every person participating in this program saves the County approximately $ 70 . 00 per day as opposed to incarceration and also not for profit agencies have labor provided to them at no charge . The program has an 85 % success rate over the last eleven years . Success is defined as those individuals regarding that particular case and the case has been closed . What is curious about the program is that it has an 80 % non - recidivism rate and we do not see these persons again . It has something to do with doing what the Judge told you to do and getting out and actually having to do something . We know that if you go to jail , there is no work involved nor is one required to do anything . We are requiring them to do something for themselves and at the same time do something for the community . Supervisor Valentino postponed agenda item no . 8 until after opening the public hearing . Agenda Item No 9 - PUBLIC HEARING - To Consider an Agreement for a Capital Project With the Southern Cayuga lake Intermunicipa1 Water Commission for the Installation of Master Meters on Transmission Lines Issuance of Bonds for the Same , and Execution of an Agreement to Participate in Such Project All at a Maximum Cost to the Town of ithaca of $ 100 , 000 : The Supervisor opened the public hearing at 6 : 30 p . m . The Town Clerk had proof of posting and publication . RESUMED Agenda Item No 8 - PRESENTATION • Tompkins County Probation Department - Community Service : Frank Justice - We also have another program we recently started 11 TBM 3 / 11 / 96 called A Reduced Incarceration Via Community Service . Some individuals are sent to jail for lack of doing what the Judge ordered them to do . They do not represent a threat to the community and what this does is teach them a lesson . For those individuals we would screen we would ask the Judge to sentence them to a shorter period of incarceration via a mechanism known as a split sentence , some incarceration plus probation . The agreement is that while they are in jail , they would serve a lesser sentence during which they would complete a certain number of hours of community service . Once they have completed this order the sentence is commuted or terminated . Councilwoman Grigorov - Where do these individuals live if they are not in the split sentence program? Mr . Justice - They live at home . Councilwoman Grigorov - So you would need some sort of home base here correct ? Mr . Justice - It is only for Tompkins County Residents . Councilwoman Harrison - What types of jobs are we making use of or considering ? Mr . Noteboom - We have used them to paint fire hydrants , paint some of the pump stations , clearing brush , shovel snow , etc . . Since January on the Forest Home Bridge and some of the Town ' s walkways , they have shoveled snow every day when needed . Councilman Wolff - How many participants do you have at present ? Mr . Justice - Anywhere from 15 to 20 . It depends on how fast the Courts process the cases . Over a period of a year we would go through approximately 100 to 120 people . Councilman Wolff - What is the duration of each stay ? Mr . Justice - The number of hours a person is sentenced to complete varies . For a B Misdemeanor , it is 50 - 75 hours , for an A Misdemeanor it is 75 - 100 and for a Felony conviction it is upwards of 300 hours of community service . This differs from other community service as there are people who are sentenced by a Judge to do community service on their own . There are problems with this type in that whether the agency has time to watch them do the community service and if they did not was the sentence actually completed ? There are liability issues as well . The County is self insured and obligated to follow all OSHA rules and regulations and guard that closely . We will take anyone on the crew such as persons with physical disabilities and will work with them . 12 TBM 3 / 11 / 96 Councilman Conley - I worked for the State Park systems in another part of the State . We used that program numerous times and we ended up hiring about 8 or 9 very good employees and some have been promoted and are now supervisors in different areas of the park system . They came to us through this program . Councilwoman Harrison - It sounds like a great program . Are you looking for any action on the part of the Board ? Supervisor Valentino - No . I believe Fred wanted us to be aware we were using the program . Councilman Conley - I think it is great Fred . Mr . Noteboom - The concern was raised on Muriel Street actually . I thought maybe there was some concern in the Town if we were using this service so I wanted to bring this to your attention . Councilman Klein - Do they wear identification ? Mr . Justice - They generally wear an orange vest . The crew we take out of the jail are inmates and wear different clothing . They are identified . Councilman Klein - Do we use inmates at all or are they strictly probation candidates ? Mr . Justice - It depends on what you ask for . Mr . Noteboom - We are using inmates to shovel the snow . Mr . Justice - For the snow , it was regular Service Work Alternative Program ( SWAP ) people . The inmates have been working in the Newfield area ripping out an old building to build a library . Councilwoman Harrison - What was the concern of the residents on Muriel Street and how did they know about these workers ? Mr . Noteboom - We were considering using these people to clear the brush as it seemed like the ideal project for them . When the issue was raised we wanted to make sure the Board was informed and we were considering these programs . Mr . Justice - If I can sooth any concerns these are people who have been through the Court system and made a mistake and are not heinous criminals . Councilwoman Russell - Can you give us an example of what sort of crimes they have been convicted of ? 13 TBM 3 / 11 / 96 ` Mr . Justice - I have to remember I am speaking to a different listening group . The way I generally describe it is you have your criminals and then the " boils of the butts " of the earth who have not matured yet . Some people do not grow up until they are thirty years old and then you will see kids go through a process . These people are not criminals . If they stole a candy bar then technically they are criminals and the Judge sometimes will lay all sorts of conditions on a person such as counseling . Did anyone ever ask if they are ready for counseling ? Counseling is when " they " are ready for counseling . Then on top of that , they have all these appointments to make . They can ' t find their way home but yet have three appointments a week to make . They are unable to do it and is technically a violation of their probation . Do we want to pay $ 75 . 00 per day for them to spend upwards of 6 months in jail or do we want the people in jail who represent a threat to us ? It is using the jail facility for the appropriate population which in our community unfortunately there is an appropriate population . Meanwhile these folks can be putting their resources to good use saving the taxpayers money both ways . Councilwoman Harrison - I think we are all convinced of the positive nature of the program . Councilman Wolff - What if there is more demand for these people , how does the department decide who gets what ? Mr . Justice - A lot of the jobs we can go through fairly quickly . The crews work all day Saturdays and Sundays . The reason for that is most of the not for profit agencies are open during the week so we went on the weekend and maintained that crew . We also work in the evenings enabling them to work on the same projects in shifts 6 days per week permitting them to go in and do a job quickly . Supervisor Valentino - We should thank Mr . Justice for coming this evening and the presentation was very enlightening . We are glad to be participating in the program and will continue to do so . RESUMED - AGENDA ITEM NO 9 - PUBLIC HEARING : 6 : 39 p . m . * Supervisor Valentino - Are we cleared with the master meters and Bolton Point ? Mr . Walker - Bolton Point has amended a version of the transmission main master meter agreement that our attorney generated . Mr . Barney - We have looked at it and have been negotiating with several other Town Attorneys in hopes of coming to a meeting of the minds and I feel at the Attorney level that has now occurred . I was under the impression you had copies of the agreement although the amended version was not actually completed until this morning . 14 TBM 3 / 11 / 96 One of the issues was we wanted a provision stating we all agree to this agreement before any bids were let . There were two or three other changes which were relatively minor . Councilman Klein - When the bids come in will we be able to determine exactly what the Town ' s share will be ? Mr . Walker - Yes . There will be an approval of the contract by this Board as we are the contracting agent . This is the agreement saying we are all going to work together and the Town of Ithaca will be the contracting agency representing the interests of all the members of the Commission . Councilman Klein - Is the $ 100 , 000 the Town of Ithaca ' s share or is that the total for the project ? Mr . Walker - That is our share . The total project cost is $ 227 , 000 of which are estimated costs of $ 50 , 000 as Bolton Point ' s responsibility , $ 42 , 000 is the Village of Lansing ' s responsibility , $ 25 , 000 is the Village of Cayuga Heights ' responsibility , $ 104 , 000 is the Town of Ithaca ' s responsibility , $ 3 , 000 Town of Dryden ' s responsibility and $ 1 , 900 is the Town of Lansing ' s responsibility . We have added $ 5 , 000 for bonding cost which is why the Town ' s is over the original $ 100 , 000 . I do not anticipate we will bond this particular project by itself but we have the latitude to do that . As no one further wished to speak , the Supervisor closed the public hearing at 6 : 45 p . m . Mr . Walker - There is no need for a formal SEQR . Mr . Barney - We looked at the resolution and a provision is I ncorporated in the resolution for the SEQR . Agenda Item No 10 - REMOVED FROM CONSIDERATION : Agenda Item No 11 - Consider Approval of an Acreement for a Capital Project With the Southern Cayuga lake Intermunicipal Water Commission for the Installation of Master Meters on Transmission Lines Issuance of Bonds for the Same and Execution of an Agreement to Participate in Such Project All at a Maximum Cost to the Town of Ithaca of $ 100 , 000 : Attorney Barney - The resolution should be amended from $ 100 , 000 to $ 104 , 033 under the fourth and fifth " WHEREAS " . The Supervisor postponed the vote on the resolution until after opening the public hearing scheduled for 6 : 45 p . m . 15 TBM 3 / 11 / 96 Agenda Item No 12 - 6 . 45 P . M * - PUBLIC HEARING • In Order that the Town Board Can Meet the HUD Requirements for the Public Participation Process Involved in the Application on Behalf of the Town of Ithaca By Tompkins County for a Small Cities Community Development Block Grant : The Supervisor opened the public hearing at 6 : 45 p . m . The Town Clerk had proof of posting and publication . RESUMED - Agenda Item No 11 - Consider Approval of an Agreement for a Capital Project With the Southern Cayuga lake Intermunicipal Water Commission for the Installation of Master Meters on Transmission Lines Issuance of Bonds for the Same and Execution of an Agreement to Participate in Such Project All at a Maximum Cost to the Town of Ithaca of $ 100 , 000 :. Resolution No . 36 : Motion made by Councilman Wolff , seconded by Councilman Klein authorizing the construction and installation of the master meter and control valve improvements including the construction of a vault or related building in five locations in the Town of Ithaca on Sprucer Lane , Sheldon Road , the Apple Orchard , Pine Tree road and Pearsall Place , all as more particularly set forth in said report of the Town Engineer and as stipulated in the full resolution . ( See attached) Councilwoman Russell - I have some concerns regarding the appearance of the above ground facilities . Is the design going forward as discussed in the meeting Dan ? Mr . Walker - Yes , as far as modifying the buildings . We are designing the structures to meet the neighbors , concerns with different roof lines . The one structure we have not modified yet however we do have the ability to do that . If there is a problem with the one on Pine Tree Road it will blend in quite well with the other concrete structures there . It is in an open area however we are going to screen it with vegetation . I would prefer not to encumber this contract with those modifications as it is something the Board can authorize as a minor modification . A Roll Call vote on the amended resolution resulted as follows : Supervisor Valentino , aye ; Councilwoman Grigorov , aye ; Councilwoman Russell , aye ; Councilwoman Harrison , aye ; Councilman Wolff , aye , Councilman Klein , aye ; Councilman Conley , aye . Carried unanimously . RESUMED - Agenda Item No . 12 - PUBLIC HEARING • The Supervisor reopened the public hearing at 6 : 47 p . m . 16 TBM 3 / 11 / 96 As no one from the public wished to speak , the Supervisor closed the public hearing at 6 : 45 p . m . Supervisor Valentino - Is there anything we need to vote on or did we only need to hold a public hearing ? Mr . Kanter - That is correct . Mr . Jim Hanson from County Planning is here if anyone has any questions on the process . There is basically no further action needed from this Board . Mr . Hanson - We are moving ahead with the application . Sixteen jobs will be created and will be a two phase program . We will put either Supervisor Valentino or Mr . Kanter on the Oversight Committee to negotiate the specifics . Again I would like to thank the Town Board for helping us along with this project . Supervisor Valentino - I would like to thank you as well . You have put in some extra work on this project to insure it came to fruition . RESUMED - Agenda Item No 5 - Report of Town Committees : Councilman Klein - The Public Works Committee met on February 22 , 1996 and the minutes of the meeting will soon be available . Everything we discussed at the meeting was in the Town Highway Superintendent ' s report . The one thing Dan Walker will be getting around to are the benefit assessments for the water and sewer and this has been identified as a high priority . Councilwoman Harrison - As far as the benefit assessments such as Councilman Klein - Looking at the formulas and seeing what adjustments need to be made . Mr . Walker - The first step will be addressing all of the claims for adjustments we have gotten this year . We will be processing those next week and will be looking at it in general to bring back to the Public Works Committee . Councilwoman Harrison - And looking in general means in part addressing some of the issues that have been raised with regard to conservation . Councilman Klein - Mary Russell and Jon Kanter and I discussed that very issue . 17 TBM 3 / 11 / 96 Agenda Item No . 6 - Review of Correspondence : Mrs . Noteboom - The only official correspondence we had were letters the Town received regarding Ithacare . They will be available during the public hearing . I have not given a copy of all of the letters to each of you but rather given you a list of the people who did send letters . I will incorporate each letter in the official minutes of the meeting . ( See attached ) Agenda Item No . 13 - Consider Statement of Findings Related to the Ithacare Center Senior Living Community Environmental Impact Statement Regarding Modification of the Special Land Use District No 7 Mr . Kanter - The reason this is before you tonight is due to some of the State provisions regarding SEQR where the Board should be making its SEQR findings prior to the public hearing . This is a result of the Planning Board completing its environmental review of the Ithacare site plan proposal and issuing its findings statement which was distributed to this Board approximately one month ago . The proposal by Ithacare as a result of the Planning Board ' s findings involves a modification of the foot print of the proposed building which requires coming before the Town board for a modification of the SLUD # 7 . That is what the findings statement is about . It would be the Town Board ' s own findings statement as an involved agency in terms of going back to the SLUD and modifying it . I do not know how much this Board would like to get in to the details of the discussion of the change in the site plan however you have before you what the Planning Department has put together in terms of its own statement of findings . This was prepared paralleling the Planning Board ' s statement of findings . The Planning Board was lead agency during the environmental review process and made a number of findings contained in their statement . What this findings statement for the Town Board does is concur with the Planning Board ' s findings . There is a very long resolution to adopt the statement of findings for historical purposes and to document the different steps which have occurred in the process . Resolution No . 37 : Motion made by Councilwoman Grigorov , seconded by Councilman Conley that the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca , acting as an Involved Agency in the environmental review of the proposed Ithacare Center Senior Living Community , concurs with the Town of Ithaca Planning Board ' s Statement of Findings ( January 23 , 1996 ) and further that the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca hereby adopts the Statement of findings ( originally adopted by the Town of Ithaca Planning Board January 23 , 1996 ) ( Revised by the Town of Ithaca Town Board March 11 , 1996 ) for the Ithacare Center Senior Living Community , as presented at the Town Board meeting of March l 18 TBM 3 / 11 / 96 11 , 1996 , Councilwoman Harrison - It seems there has been a lot of productive discussion and modifications and everyone ' s effort is appreciated . A vote on the resolution resulted as follows : Supervisor Valentino , aye ; Councilwoman Grigorov , aye ; Councilwoman Russell , aye ; Councilwoman Harrison , aye ; Councilman Wolff , aye , Councilman Klein , aye ; Councilman Conley , aye . Carried unanimously . Agenda Item No . 19 - Consent Items : Mrs . Noteboom - Number 18 ( p ) is revised and you have a copy in your folder to include George Frantz , Assistant Town Planner as attending the conference . Councilman Klein - I would like to pull agenda item 14 ( e ) and 14 ( 1 ) for discussion . Councilwoman Harrison - There was one typo in the minutes where it stated Supervisor Whitcomb on page 38 . Supervisor Valentino - We have pulled 18 ( e ) , 18 ( i ) and 18 ( r ) and everyone understands the change to item 18 ( p ) . Mrs . Noteboom - We are pulling 18 ( e ) , 18 ( i ) , and 18 ( q ) ; a correction to 18 ( a ) and an amendment to 18 ( p ) . Resolution No . 41 : Motion made by Councilwoman Harrison , seconded by Councilman Conley approving and / or adopting the Consent Agenda items # 18 ( b ) - 18 ( d , 1 - 4 ) , 18 ( f ) - 18 ( h ) , 18 ( j ) - 18 ( o ) and 18 ( r ) . Consent items 18 ( a ) and 18 ( p ) are approved as amended by notations on the individual resolutions . Consent agenda items 18 ( e ) will be considered on April 8 , 1996 and consent items 18 ( 1 ) and 18 ( q ) shall be considered separately . A vote on the resolution resulted as follows : Supervisor Valentino , aye ; Councilwoman Grigorov , aye ; Councilwoman Russell , aye ; Councilwoman Harrison , aye ; Councilman Wolff , aye , Councilman Klein , aye ; Councilman Conley , aye . Carried unanimously . Resolution No . 41 ( a ) : Approving and adopting the said minutes as amended as the official minutes of the Town Board for the regular meeting held February 12 , 1996s i Resolution No . 41 ( b ) : Authorizing for payment of said vouchers as 19 TBM 3 / 11 / 96 numbered and listed for the Town of Ithaca . Resolution No . 41 ( c ) : Authorizing and directing the Records Management Officer to dispose of the records as described in the attached listing according to the procedure developed by SARA . Resolution No . 41 ( d - 1 ) : Approving the budget amendments to cover the cost of the repairs to the Christopher Circle Pump House and the disposal of transformers at the Pearsall Place Pump Station . Resolution No . 18 ( d - 2 ) : Authorizing the budget amendment to be made to the General Fund in order to separately account for and fund the expenses incurred by the Town for the Special Referendum on Proposition No . 1 authorizing the acquisition and construction of a new Town Hall on March 12 , 1996 . Resolution No . 41 ( d - 3 ) : Authorizing the establishment of the accounts listed in the complete resolution attached as prescribed by the Office of the State Comptroller and authorizing and approving the budget amounts listed for the accounts . Resolution No . 41 ( d - 4 ) : Approving and authorizing the establishment of account A5010 . 102 Highway Superintendent Personal Service O . T . to be budgeted for $ 2 , 000 to cover the cost of overtime for Gail Kroll , Secretary . Resolution No . 41 ( f ) : Authorizing the payment of said vouchers for the Southern Cayuga Lake Intermunicipal Water Commission as numbered and listed on the abstract . Resolution No . 41 ( G ) : Authorizing and directing the Receiver of Taxes to issue a refund in the amount of $ 408 . 15 to Jon E . Shaff , 510 Warren Road , Ithaca , NY for the amount overpaid on his Town and County Tax Bill # 4581 , Parcel # 71 . - 1 - 32 as a result of an incorrect delinquent charge . Resolution No , 41 ( h ) : Authorizing and directing the Town Clerk to advertise for bids to be received for the purchase of six personal computers and monitors . Resolution No . 41 ( j ) : The Town Board of the Town of Ithaca by the power vested in them by the citizens of Ithaca proclaims the week of March 7 - 13 , 1996 as Ithaca - Tompkins County Trail Week . Resolution No . 41 ( k ) : Designating the polling places as listed on the complete resolution ( attached ) as being in compliance with the Election Law and are accessible to the handicapped . Resolution No . 41 ( 1 ) : Appointing Jacqueline White to the position of regular full time Senior Account Clerk Typist effective 20 TBM 3 / 11 / 96 retroactive to the Civil Service notification from T . C . Personnel dated February 16 , 1996 , Resolution No . 41 ( m ) : Approving the appointment of Deborah Shisler - Kelley as full time Keyboard Specialist at $ 7 . 90 per hour , 37 . 5 hours per week . Resolution No . 41 ( n ) : Appointing Charles White to the position of regular full time Engineering Technician effective retroactive to the Civil Service notification from T . C . Personnel dated February 12 , 1996 . Resolution No . 41 ( o ) : Approving the attendance of Fred Noteboom and Gail Kroll at the Spectrum Computer Tech . seminar in Niagara Falls , NY on March 13 and 14 , 1996 . Resolution No . 41 ( D) : Approving the attendance of Candace Cornell , and one staff member from the Planning Department at the NYS Wetlands Forum conference from April 11 - 12 , 1996 at Bear Mountain Inn , Bear Mountain , NY . Resolution No . 41 ( r ) : Approving and authorizing the attendance of George Eberhardt at the Municipal Accounting in Manlius , NY from April 9 - 11 , 1996 . Supervisor Valentino - We will sign the Justice Dockets at the time we look at them and vote on the resolution . Agenda Item No . 14 - 7 : 00 P . M . - PUBLIC HEARING - To Consider an Amendment to Local Law No . 1 / 1994 Creating Special Land Use District No , 7 , Which Amendment Authorizes Re - Location of the Proposed Ithacare Center Senior Living Community Building to a Revised Location as Shown on a Revised Site Plan : The Supervisor opened the public hearing at 7 : 00 p . m . The Town Clerk had proof of posting and publication . Joseph Cimmino , King Ferry , NY - I would like to thank you for offering the opportunity for public comment on the matter before you . I come before you this evening to urge the Board to amend Special Land Use District # 7 to accommodate the preliminary site plan approved by the Planning Board on February 6th , The SLUR needs to be amended simply to accommodate the change in the building design and the location resulting from the SEQR process . Such amendment would be totally consistent with the Comprehensive Plan for the Town of Ithaca adopted on September 21 , 19930 In chapter two of the Comprehensive Plan it clearly recognizes that the highest rate of population growth in the Town has been the group age 65 or more . The same chapter of the plan also anticipated that the elder population would continue to grow 21 TBM 3 / 11 / 96 reflecting the need for specialized housing . It goes on to state " even more supportive services will be needed by elders over 80 " . In chapter four of the plan , the Board stated that one of the advantages of development on South Hill was " housing for seniors could be developed in conjunction with the proposed relocation of Ithacare to South Hill " . I believe the Board is to be commended for the foresight demonstrated on the Comprehensive Plan and for upgrading land originally zoned for industrial use to meet the special need for rezoning action . The creation of the Special Land Use District # 7 by your Local Law # 1 / 1994 at your meeting on January 13 , 1994 initiated the process of allowing the proposed Ithacare project to proceed . The relocation of Ithacare to South Hill would not only provide modern and expanded facilities for elder care but would significantly increase the effectiveness of the Ithaca College Gerontology program . Many young people are needed to provide skilled and compassionate care for the growing population of elderly residents . Those skills are best developed where hands on training can be included . The Ithacare Center Senior Living Community on South Hill would provide that critical element in close proximity to the college campus . You have planned for the future in your Comprehensive Plan and in your earlier action creating SLUD # 7 . All that is needed now is an amendment to SLUD to allow the Ithacare project on South Hill to proceed . I encourage you to act quickly and I thank you for your kind attention . John Yntema , 993 Danby Road , Ithaca , NY - I had hoped to provide each Board member with a copy somewhat more extensive than what I have here but the snow shoveling obligations and family obligations prevented me from doing so . I will read from what I have here tonight . I was not able to get here at 5 : 30 . May I make a comment on the newsletter that came out , one sentence . The outline of the proposal said either 119 or 110 Court Street but the ballot apparently is going to have the other address . I do not know whether it confused anyone else but I had to look it up . Supervisor Valentino - Yes . We noticed that too late after it had gone out . The proposal on the ballot has the correct address . Ithacare seems to be up there with mom and apple pie and the implication is that anyone who disagrees with anything Ithacare says or opposes anything Ithacare wants to do is obviously against senior citizens . As a disabled senior citizen myself with a 96 year old mother , it is hardly reasonable to say that I oppose help for senior citizens . My qualifications for what I am about to say are among other things , education and training as an engineer , also 18 years experience as a biologist and environmental specialist for an out of state government Department of Conservation . Part of my 22 TBM 3 / 11 / 96 job there was to review environmental documents such as the EIS ' s . It should be made clear that along with everyone else , I am in favor of an Ithacare expansion if that is what they want and are able to do . What I am strongly opposed to is the location they have chosen ; so close to a scenic overlook . The view from which Ithacare itself has described as " arguably Tompkins County ' s most breathtaking panoramic vista of Cayuga Lake " . This was the caption for a picture in one issue of its building bulletin . It is my understanding that the person who prepared an analysis of potential sites for the Ithacare expansion was also responsible for the Ithacare draft EIS . In the site analysis report , a complete copy of which I don ' t believe any of the Town Boards have been given , says " a possible concern with S - 111 , which is this site , " is the possible loss of the best view in Ithaca " . Yet at a public hearing the same individual stated that the Ithacare building would enhance the view by framing the view of the lake . It can ' t be both ways . Ithacare proposes to put its huge building very near the overlook which would certainly ruin the panoramic vista . If you think huge is an unfair adjective , consider that the proposed structure is a three story building , 55 feet high by the Town ' s method of measuring , almost 500 feet long , and only about 250 feet from the overlook . In addition , Ithacare has stated that the proposed building requires a cupola so people can find the entrance . This certainly implies a huge building . Incidently the only parties who have mentioned the lake view as a concern are the Ithaca Journal and Ithacare which has seemed to use that non - issue as a smoke screen for what part of the view their building actually would block . This same picture was used on Ithacare ' s 1994 calendar but there were two captions there . One was a John Keats quote " A thing of beauty is a joy forever " , which it seems Ithacare chose for propaganda purposes but actually wants to ignore . The other was Cayuga Lake as seen from Ithacare ' s future South Hill site . I had some interesting correspondence with Ithacare ' s Executive Director in which he was taken a back by my not agreeing with all of his opinions which are usually claimed were facts . When I mentioned that the picture conveniently avoided showing the proposed building and the view was from the overlook rather than from the proposed building site , his response was that " I would be pleased to learn that the reason Ithacare ' s residence does not appear in the picture is because the building is not visible to the viewing public when standing at the north end of the overlook where this picture was taken from " . Can you imagine not being able to see this huge structure only 250 feet away . This is the most blatant example of the false information which Ithacare has been spreading on a rather routine basis while claiming it is others who are supplying this information to the public and the various boards . A particularly choice example of misinformation appeared as a " Notice of Subdivision " hearing sign posted in a very inconspicuous spot far from the overlook where almost from the 41 23 TBM 3 / 11 / 96 public would notice it , as you can see from this photograph . ( Shown to Board members ) The hearing was scheduled for March 2 , 1992 , almost two years before any actual public hearing was held . The party to contact is shown as Ithacare not any Board of the Town , so who put up the misdated sign ? A fervent Ithacare supporter who has just spoken has maintained that the overlook is not an overlook but is designated as a safety parking area . Is it not surprising then that Ithacare has consistently called this place an overlook in all its documents and drawings and the Department of Transportation would have put up a sign at the overlook that names it an overlook . ( Mr . Yntema states possibly he forgot that particular picture ) . So whom do you believe ? There is a sign at the overlook which they moved because it was right in the way of the view of the lake . Now it is blocking out West Hill but the sign is there and it says " overlook " , no question . Other misinformation from Ithacare abounds . The aforementioned letter about the invisibility of the proposed facility was just addressed to me . One of the most memorable of Ithacare ' s falses was in the defective EAF that was presented to the Town Board and signed by former Town Supervisor Whitcomb on 13th January 1994 . Appendix 4 thereof states " The proposed project will have a minimal impact on the vista from the South Hill overlook and that it will block only a small portion of the lower half of West Hill and will allow for an unobstructed view of West Hill " . Those statements are not only self contradictory but none is correct . Incidently this wording was retained in the EIF signed by then Chairperson of the Planning Board on 21 June 1994 . These kinds of deceptions seem to have passed totally unnoticed by the majority of Planning Board members who seem only interested in saving Ithacare money . The Town Board in January 1994 was also misled by the same misstatements as well as by the notation , for example , on page 9 , part 2 of the EAF where the impact on aesthetic resources were designated as " small to moderate " . The Town Board passed Local Law # 1 / 1994 concerning the SLUR # 7 for Ithacare based partly on these kinds of false information . Particularly notable is the fact that the Town Board had no graphics at the time of their January 1994 ruling . Subsequently the balloon demonstration as well as the DEIS photographs on pages IV - H - 2D and E amply demonstrated the fallacy of those statements in the EIF . In fact the peak of the building would actually be above West Hill . ( Mr . Yntema shows photos to members ) The magnitude of the impact on aesthetic resources would change to potentially large in the EAF signed by the then Chairperson of the Planning Board but the majority of the Planning Board chose to ignore this and the new Planning Director ' s advice in part 3 of the new EAF that the Planning Board should decide if this was important and they just ignored it . As you well know the Planning Board ended up in court in mid 1994 over this matter . Ithacare joined in the lawsuit and as you also must be aware they 24 TBM 3 / 11 / 96 " lost . In a recent book published by the National Geographic entitled " Scenic Highways and Byways " , which I accidently ran across there was an interesting photograph . There is a section on New York and a section on Cayuga Lake . The only picture of a scene around Cayuga Lake was taken from this overlook in question . ( Mr . Yntema shows photos to members ) I have here a very conservative illustration of how the Ithacare facility would block this view . ( Mr . Yntema shows diagram to members ) The overlook was constructed in 1991 yet two years later Ithacare began proposing to basically destroy the panoramic view . While saying they weren ' t going to do so . Can this project really be what the Town of Ithaca wants in this location ? Anyone who has read the draft EIS carefully will have noted two interesting issues . One is that Ithacare is operating illegally under the Americans With Disabilities Act , see the Draft EIS , page II - 3 , paragraph 2 . That is there statement . The other is that in an only slightly veiled way , Ithacare threatened the Town by saying that if its proposal is not approved , it " may be forced to close and Ithacare ' s present operation will be defunct " . The EIS page VII - 1 , last paragraph , both are sad commentaries on how Ithacare operates . Even the Final EIS is incomplete . For example the wildlife survey and information as called for in the scoping document , page 5 , was never done . What has been substituted is partly conjecture and partly quite obvious omissions . Just the lists of birds and mammals are incomplete . The other items requested in the fish and wildlife section were not even addressed . Few seem to care the scoping guidelines were not followed . The Final EIS quotes a portion of a DEC letter to back up the contention that no threatened or endangered animal species exists on the parcel in question . Pointedly omitted is a quote from the same letter saying that just because the DEC records do not show what species are there " this information should not be substituted for on site surveys " . The emphasis is not mine it is in the letter . Considering that the Town Planning Department prepared the Final EIS , one can only wonder what kind of prejudice they have . The letter is in Appendix E of the FEIS if you want to look it up . The argument that the proposed Ithacare facility must be as close as possible to Ithaca College seems to be another smoke screen to cover the fact that they simply want the cheapest land . They paid only $ 1 . 00 for 28 acres . Two people associated with Ithaca College , one of whom is the Director of the College ' s Gerontology Institute , with which it is to be so important that Ithacare interact , have stated that the proximity is important to enable students and Ithacare residents to walk back and forth . This is in a 50 mph speed zone . The speed limit is 50 mph and most people think that is the lower limit . That is so absurd that it is 25 TBM 3 / 11 / 96 amazing anyone believes it . I challenged the Planning Board members in February to make that walk round trip and let me know how they did . No one has responded . An argument set forth by Ithacare supporters is that the old people deserve a view . It is worth noting however that many of the residents in their proposed building would be looking at the road , at the overlook itself where people will be looking back into residents ' bedrooms , at other parts of the building or into woods that are not much different than the woods at the present Ithacare location . It seems appropriate to note that the site Ithacare has selected for its proposed building was tied for 5th and 6th places out of 16 in the aforementioned site analysis report . I would like to read you a quote from a statement read to the Planning Board on 23 January 1996 by Mrs . Eva Hoffmann , a member of that Board . This is just a portion of her statement . She states " To me the significance of the view in question here is not just environmental and aesthetic . This view which many have described as the best one or one of the best in Ithaca , also has social and economic significance to me and I believe to the whole community . Ithacare ' s facility could be located in a number of places in the Town of Ithaca with great benefits to both its residents and community as a whole . The view is where it is and cannot be moved . To me the view is much more important than the Planning Board ' s findings reflect " . I could not agree more . As a postscript to this , it occurred to me to ask because so many people have said this is zoned industrial and putting this Ithacare project there is so much better . Why was it zoned industrial in the first place ? The overlook has been there for a long time before I moved to Ithaca . It was only paved in 1991 and I do not understand why that is all industrial . Rhonda Engman , Danby , NY - I think my views are pretty well known to everybody and I am not going to go into them . I would like to ask a few questions because I feel that those of us who have been opposing this project do deserve a few answers . Why is it that the City of Ithaca was so strongly opposed to the building of Wal Mart that it was willing to go to court to preserve a view ? The Judge ruled that the City was within its rights to refuse to allow Wal Mart to build on that site in order to preserve a view . I want to know why the Town Planning Board seems to have missed that entire concept that views are worth something . Whether they are worth something financially or aesthetically they do have a value . In this case with the City , it was worth getting rid of Wal Mart , So I would like to know why the Town of Ithaca has failed to grasp this concept . 26 I TBM 3 / 11 / 96 The second thing I would like to know is what the Town feels it is personally going to gain from Ithacare moving up to this particular spot ? What is it financially ? We are not going to employ any more people , maybe one . We are not going to house any more people . These are right in Ithacare ' s statistics . There isn ' t going to be any increase . So what is it that the Town will gain by doing this ? The third thing I want to know is why is it that even after the residents sued the Town and got the Town Planning Board to go a head with the EIS that the EIS remained incomplete ; there was no animal survey done on that site . Why is it that EIS was approved ? How can you approve an incomplete EIS ? I think those of us who oppose this project deserve answers to those questions . Candace Cornell , 1456 Hanshaw Road - I am the Chair of the Town of Ithaca Planning Board but I am speaking as a citizen and as a biologist . I guess I am speaking as a Planning Board member . I felt satisfied that the EIS information did fulfill the scoping document and did answer questions about the wildlife that was brought up in the scoping document . Robert F . Wesley did a rare plant survey of the area as well as a habitat survey and there are letters and documents stating that . He also did an historical research study on species and that is the common method of doing these types of surveys . He looked specifically for rare plants but he did document the types of habitats which were there . It is by inference that scientists can tell , if you know what habitats are there , what food species are there , what kind of shelter there , you can predict what kind of species will also be there . Although there was never a study per se done of the species , although he did look at some of the insects that were available at the time , I felt that it was enough information to make that decision . We do have some endangered species that there is a small probability that do come by this are occasionally such as the Indiana bat and some birds . The brushy habitat on the slopes is not a habitat where they would go . So as a biologist I felt satisfied and as a Planning Board member I felt satisfied . I support this project and understand the impact it will have on the view . I feel in my opinion the value of this project overrides the impacts . In making any of these decisions we have to juggle the impacts with societal values . Mark Macera , Executive Director of Ithacare Center - I have a two page prepared text I would like to share with you . I will be referring to some documents that Mr . Kanter , Director of Planning , will hang from the back wall . I also have provided a file copy for 27 TBM 3 / 11 / 96 staf f . Ithacare Center introduced to the community its plans to build a new senior living community on South Hill in the summer of 1993 . In October of that same year , Ithacare submitted development review application to the Town of Ithaca requesting permission to construct a new senior living complex . The reasons and purpose for the project were and remain clear . The current residence on South Quarry Street is obsolete and incapable of providing basic services to meet the housing and personal care needs of the elderly . The building ' s mechanical systems are failing and the building ' s limited capacity is unable to meet existing , not to mention future demand , for assisted living . Older adults are looking for contemporary housing options and a continuum of care to meet their needs as they age in a place , levels of care that Ithacare is unable to provide at the present time . The present South Hill location was selected because it was one of a few locations that met our siting criteria and the only one that presented Ithacare and Ithaca College with an opportunity to take advantage of close physical proximity to one another and develop exciting inter - generational programs ; programs that seek to enhance the quality of life for the communities ' elderly by engaging them in social , recreational , education and wellness programs available at the college . Likewise , college students , faculty and staff can benefit from the education , teaching , and the research , a long term care provider offers . Moreover , the inter - generational initiative between Ithacare and the college helps to breed understanding between the young and the old as we train tomorrow ' s long term care givers . Between October 1993 and June 1994 , the Town of Ithaca processed Ithacare ' s applications for rezoning , subdivision and environmental review of the South Hill site . During this time , environmental assessments were completed and determined the project would not have a significant adverse environmental impact . In July 1994 , Ithacare was granted preliminary site plan approval . While there was unanimous support for Ithacare ' s plans to build a new senior living community , a small number of individuals demanded that Ithacare should be made to build elsewhere because its project would harm " the environment " . To some this means significantly impacting scenic views , to others this meant significantly impacting plant and animal wildlife . Ultimately , three of Ithacare ' s South Hill neighbors initiated a lawsuit in July 1994 against the Town of Ithaca for not preparing an environmental impact statement . The Tompkins County Supreme Court ruled in September 1994 to annul the preliminary site plan approved granted to Ithacare by the Town and directing the Town to prepare an environmental impact statement . Between October 1994 and December 1995 , Ithacare and the Town developed , circulated and held public hearings to discuss scoping , draft and final environmental impact 28 TBM 3 / 11 / 96 statements . The Town Planning Board issued findings in January 1996 that the environmental review concluded that a modified building foot print would not have an significant adverse environmental impact . Nobody has suggested it would have no impact . Equally important but overlooked until the environmental impact statement was performed were the very important social benefits associated with the Ithacare project . It is also important to note that absent from the calls by those who trumpeted SEQR as a reason to deny Ithacare approval to proceed , was SEQR ' s requirements not to deny approval of Ithacare ' s project solely on environmental factors but to balance protection of the environment with the needs of the community to accommodate social and economic factors . With this in mind , we point out that Ithacare ' s mission is to meet the housing and supporting needs of seniors without regard to their financial resources . This means Ithacare serves the indigent , low income elderly at the expense of the organization and market residents . Ithacare is able to accomplish this without , and I repeat , without any public taxpayer support . Ithacare is a private , charitable , not for profit organization that covers its cost of operation through fees its residents are able to pay and from private contributions made by donors . In more dramatic terms , if seniors could be forced to live with relatives , many ill equipped to care for loved ones , seniors without families could find themselves homeless perhaps even street people without the personal and quasi health care they need to survive . If these seniors were to be forced into nursing homes and forced to turn to other community based organizations for services , they would cost the taxpaying public hundreds of thousands perhaps millions of dollars each year . This does not even begin to address the human costs in terms of quality of life and the loss of seniors personal dignity and self respect . In February 1996 , the Town Planning Board granted ithacare preliminary site plan approval and permission to proceed with submission of documents for final site plan review . Approval however , subject to modification of the SLUR granted Ithacare by the Town Board over two years ago . I am here before you this evening to respectfully request an amendment to SLUD # 7 so that we may proceed with our plans to provide assisted living to the frail elderly members of our community . I would like to share and explain the drawings I have here this evening . I would like to have the opportunity to answer and questions you may have regarding the project and also an opportunity to respond to questions submitted to the Town by the public so I can clear the record and correct the misinformation presented this evening . 29 TBM 3 / 11 / 96 Mr . Macera illustrated the adjustments made to the original building foot print via drawings and photos . Mr . Yntema - Did you receive the fax from Doug Firth today ? Mr . Kanter - Yes . The Planning Board has copies . Carl Guy , 3624 Wildwood Drive , Endwell , NY - We have been working with Ithacare from the beginning on the project . Some of the comments made earlier tonight regarding the impact on the view do not take into account all of the efforts made to have the building blend into the hillside and follow the topography as much as possible . As you drive up 96B the building is off the road , down the slopes and actually looking over the building in the worse case . The lake and West Hill are visible . When the photos were overlaid , they were not to the same scale and do not truly depict what the impact would be . You would need to look very carefully at all of the work done in the EIS to see that . Knowing the background and being involved early on I know the great painstaking effort made early on before the view even became an issue . We were working very hard to minimize the impact to that site , to keep it residential and consistent with the neighborhood . It was mentioned earlier the site was zoned industrial and I can not think of anything that could be built on that site that would blend in better than this building . As no one further wished to speak , the Town Supervisor closed the public hearing at 7 : 38 p . m . Councilman Wolff - Why this site and not somewhere else ? Obviously there are some legitimate concerns ? Mr . Macera - All of the issues were addressed in the draft as well as the final environmental impact statement . We generated a variety of computer generated overlays consistent with the topography and the proposed building design as put together by our architect . The specific locations were determined by the Planning Board in terms of the various perspectives from which views above , below and across from would depict all reasonable and appropriate views . Also included were certain transparencies which showed literally the impact on West Hill would have . While some would suggest that the original comments suggesting that the lake was never going to be interrupted is certainly not true . Representations made by another individual , Mr . Robinson , indicated in his own public hearing that it blocks the lake so there is misinformation out there . It has never been blocking the lake . The concern moved from blocking the lake to West Hill . It was pointed out that it is the lower portion of the Hill particularly when you take into consideration you cant see some several hundred feet because of the trees behind the property . At the left side of the cupola , the 30 TBM 3 / 11 / 96 trees are actually coming above the high roof ridge and the only limited obstruction of West Hill is that portion primarily to the right of the cupola which will over time , diminish with the growing trees at the lower end of the property . It has also been pointed out the cupola extends above West Hill . That is true if you are looking from the north location of the building . If you were at the south end of the overlook it is well below the high roof ridge . If you go back to the original EAF and all the supporting documents before any technical analysis was done , in my judgement , the analysis is right on the money and that it will have a minimal amount of impact and only to the lower portions of West Hill . I do not mean to diminish the significance of that in the eyes of those who feel that is significant and I respect that . An attempt to portray that as Ithacare basically devastating the site referring to as visual pollution , not making a single reference to the benefits of this is misinformation . Councilman Klein - You talked about your existing facility obviously being obsolete mechanically , physically and unable to take care of the changing needs of your clientele . A comment was made tonight that the new proposal does not offer any expansion at all . Would you comment ? Mr . Macera - That is absolutely untrue . The current facility is 74 units , licensed 81 beds , and we have 6 one bedroom assisted living units . The new facility will be 160 units . When you combine the one and two bedrooms there could be upwards of 180 or more individuals in the facility to meet the needs of those who are independent as well as those who need assisted living as well as the adult care facility , providing double or more the capacity that actually exists . Councilman Klein - Then expansion at your present site is virtually impossible ? Mr . Macera - Yes that is true . There are certain national as well as regional studies that show projects of our kind , in terms of residential care facilities , begin to look , if you would not argue this already , more institutional as it grows larger and larger and impersonal . It has the inability to provide the kind of home like environment . Ithacare would not be able to offer the high quality services if it were to expand the existing facility for the level of care it now proposes in the project . Ms . Engman - Could you give your assisted living statistics again ? Mr . Macera - I have not presented any assisted living statistics for either site . Ms . Engman - Could you do that ? 31 TBM 3 / 11 / 96 Mr . Macera - I do not have those with me here however I would be more than happy to present any specific answers to questions you might have . Just simply direct them to me in writing and I would be more than happy to respond to them . Supervisor Valentino - Now what is our process ? Mr . Barney - Whether the board chooses to amend the local law or not . Agenda Item No . 15 - Consider Enactment of Amendment to Local Law No . 1 / 1994 Creating Special Land Use District No . 7 . Which Amendment Authorizes Re - Location of the Proposed Ithacare Center Senior Living Community Building to a Revised Location as Shown on a Revised Site Plan : Resolution No . 38 : Motion made by Councilman Conley , seconded by Councilman Klein enacting Local Law No . 2 / 1996 a to amend the Zoning Ordinance by amending Local Law No . 1 / 1994 to permit relocation of the Ithacare Senior Living Community Building in Special Land Use District Number 7 on Danby Road owned by Ithacare Center Services , Inc . and authorizing and directing the Town Clerk to file the said Local Law No . 2 / 1996 as required by law . Mr . Barney - When the existing law was adopted , there was concern not only of view but also concern about wetlands located on the property and steep slopes . At that time there was a site plan presented and when this Board adopted the Local Law which rezoned this area to a SLUD with a purpose , it specified that the building had to be located as shown on the plans . When the Planning Board concluded there was perhaps a better arrangement that necessitates the issue coming back to this Board and amending the local law to allow construction on the revised foot print . Councilwoman Harrison - I think there is little doubt that there is a strong feeling that the view is a very important asset . The issue then is what do we do about that and what is within our powers . As one person pointed out , industrial zoning can be changed , but the property must be zoned for some use . While I know I feel torn about this what I would most prefer is that it remain an open view . In thinking about what kinds of uses might best preserve a view , I am convinced if it got rezoned residential fine , people would have a right to put up a two story residential houses over which the Town would have much less control . The process that has gone on has significantly addressed and to a large extent mitigated some of the view concerns clearly . It would be better for the view if there was nothing built on this property however I do not think that is realistic . So it is with some sense regret and would be nice if we had the money and Tompkins County Tourism came to us and said here is x amount of dollars ; we will buy the 32 TBM 3 / 11 / 96 property , keep it open , maybe put a gazebo there so people could picnic there however I am afraid that short of that type of public preservation what we have before us to me is as good as we are going to do . Councilman Klein - Repeating Councilwoman Harrison ' s comments , I agree . As one of the drafters of the Comprehensive Plan one of the issues we had to deal with was balance . This Ithacare project is one in which you have to balance and it is a tough balancing act . The concerns of the community regarding an irreplaceable view , the needs of the community with a lot of public support of our elderly population . It is a very difficult decision in terms of choices . The parties involved have worked very hard to mitigate the impacts the project is going to create as you can not deny it is going to be there . Improvements have been made and as Board members we have to accept that as a balance between the needs of the community and losing a resource . If we had been able to buy it for $ 1 . 00 we would have ourselves at any rate we couldn ' t and so be it . Councilwoman Grigorov - Specific to the resolution before us tonight the amended is a better resolution all around . A Roll Call vote on the amended resolution resulted as follows : Supervisor Valentino , aye ; Councilwoman Grigorov , aye ; Councilwoman Russell , aye ; Councilwoman Harrison , aye ; Councilman Wolff , abstain ; Councilman Klein , aye ; Councilman Conley , aye . Motion carried . Acrenda Item No . 16 - Consider Resolution Authorizing Extension of Construction Commencement Date for the Ithacare Center Senior Living Community Buildincr , Special Land Use District No 7 Mr . Barney - When the original rezoning occurred , there was concern with this rezone as with several others that sometimes projects are brought forward and then for one reason or another do not take place . At the time the resolution was adopted it said that if Ithacare did not commence construction by February 1996 this Board would take another look at whether the rezoning should remain affective . Obviously Ithacare has not been able to start construction in part due to the court case and the ensuing need to do an environmental impact statement . What this resolution does is extend for another two years the time period to commence construction and in 1998 this Board will then take another look at it if construction has not begun . Resolution No . 39 : Motion made by Councilwoman Harrison , seconded by Councilman Conley stipulating that if Ithacare Center Services , Inc . has not commenced construction in a substantial manner pursuant to a validly issued Town of Ithaca building permit by 33 TBM 3 / 11 / 96 February 1 , 1998 the Town Board will review the status of the entire proposal and consider whether to continue the zoning of such area as a special land use district or whether such area should be rezoned back to an industrial district or to another type of district compatible with the directions and intent of the Comprehensive Plan and further that nothing in this resolution nor in the action rezoning such land to Special Land Use District No . 7 shall preclude the Town from considering at any time the appropriateness of the current zoning and in particular the possibility even if construction had begun , of zoning the area into some type of institutional zone or district as part of the overall revision of the Town ' s Zoning Ordinance . A vote on the resolution resulted as follows : Supervisor Valentino , aye ; Councilwoman Grigorov , aye ; Councilwoman Russell , aye ; Councilwoman Harrison , aye ; Councilman Wolff , aye ; Councilman Klein , aye ; Councilman Conley , aye . Carried unanimously . Agenda Item No . 21 - 7 : 30 p . m . - Consider Consent for NYS Department of Environmental Conservation to Act as Lead Agency for the Cornell University Lake Source Cooling Project : Mr . Kanter - There was correspondence to the Town from DEC indicating their department proposes to be lead agency for the environmental review of the Cornell Lake Source Cooling Project . The Planning Board received the same letter and we took that matter to the Board at their last meeting . The Planning Board then agreed to consent to DEC being the lead agency . The Planning Board would be an involved agency for site plan review . The Town Board is potentially an involved agency as there may be a need to rezone or some sort of zoning application to enable the Lake Source Cooling Project to move ahead . That is why this is on the agenda tonight . Councilman Klein - Could you comment on Dooley Kiefer ' s letter ? Mr . Kanter - Ms . Kiefer ' s letter suggests the Town Board consider being lead agency under SEQR . The Planning staff had looked through a number of materials which were submitted and I would like to refer to the proposed scope outline in the packet . On page 5 , Section 1 . 6 , Approvals Needed , lists the numerous permits and approvals required throughout the process . There are approximately 5 or 6 actions DEC would be responsible for including the Joint Application . There are a number of highway permits which NYSDOT would be involved in . Staff feeling is the Town has a strong interest in this project and could w� do as thorough a job of reviewing these issues related to the lake as DEC ? We discussed this with the Planning Board and they concurred that there certainly will be site plan related issues to look at and those 34 ---Illlllllllllll IIIIIIIII!II:IIIIIIIIIIIIIIII IIIII SEEN iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiillililililI 111111111 1111111,1111111,11, 11 I'll TBM 3 / 11 / 96 will be addressed during the review process . Staff has participated in the first of three scoping sessions with DEC and Cornell . There will be another public scoping meeting to be held March 12th at the Boynton Middle School which we will also be attending . The process is in place and DEC has the staff resources and the experience to handle this as lead agency much better than the Town could . That is not down playing the Town ' s interest in this review at all . Councilwoman Harrison - By saying yes , DEC should be the lead agency , what powers has the Town relinquished if we decide to do this ? Mr . Kanter - If there is a need for a zone change , the Town Board would need to come up with findings of its own . The Planning Board would also be involved . Councilwoman Harrison - Would we have to accept the DEIS or is that what we relinquish ? Mr . Kanter - No . We would not accept per se the DEIS . That is why the scoping sessions are held . Councilwoman Harrison - Is there only one lead agency ? Mr . Kanter - Yes . Councilwoman Harrison - Who would then determine ? If we said we wanted to be the lead agency and DEC said they wanted to , what would happen ? If we say DEC should do it , then our roll would be involved in scoping and making findings . The Town would be involved in any site plan review and any zoning issues . Mr . Barney - What the Town would give up is control of the EIS processes . Councilman Conley - I was asking from the standpoint of staff time and expense to the Town versus having them do it . I do not want the Town to give up controls everyone is interested in . We want to have a say along the line . I am not sure we actually want to do all of the work which would be involved however . Mr . Kanter - I felt that way also . Part of the whole scoping process is to try and get the involved agencies involved in the process . Cornell and DEC have made a valiant attempt to do just that and I am comfortable with it . Councilwoman Grigorov - If Mr . Kanter thinks DEC would do a better job with lake analysis , which is the main issue we would be worried about , we should go with who ever we think can do the best job and go with the one with the best resources . 35 TBM 3 / 11 / 96 Councilman Klein - If the Town was the lead agency , would we charge Cornell for review of the DEIS anyway ? It would not necessarily be an additional expense to the Town . Mr . Barney - To a point . You can charge during the review , the preparation of the DEIS . However , the preparation of the Final EIS becomes the lead agency ' s responsibility and that you could not charge for . Councilman Klein - So it could be a major added expense to the Town . Councilwoman Harrison - I am not confident that given what has happened with the DEC budget how well staffed they are to deal with these kinds of things . It makes me apprehensive knowing what is happening with DEC . Councilman Conley - In other words , do they have a bigger staff than you do Jon ? Mr . Kanter - This is being headed by the Cortland office of DEC which has a closer proximity to the area and familiarity with the area . I still think DEC has a vast amount of resources to do the job better than the Town . Councilwoman Harrison - With DEC as lead agency , are they in a position where they would charge the applicant and potentially themselves hire a consultant ? Mr . Kanter - You might want to direct that question to Cornell reps to see if they have done that . Robert McCabe , Cornell - DEC has actually been drawing on resources the last two years both in Syracuse and Albany . It is a big enough project and certainly has their attention to warrant getting their best minds involved . The reason for selecting the Cortland Office was they wanted the lead agency ' s activities as close to the site as possible . They want the people most interested to be involved . Councilwoman Harrison - You are saying they are using in house DEC experts to do the review ? Councilman Klein - Have there been a lot of lake source cooling projects of this magnitude ? Mr . McCabe - On a fresh water lake the answer is yes . Internationally there are a number of systems in operation on sea water using cold water resources that are next oceans . There is one starting up this year in Stockholm , Sweden and it is cooling a good percentage of downtown Stockholm . They have an amazing 36 TBM 3 / 11 / 96 natural phenomenon where low 30 degree fahrenheit sea water is available to them all summer long at very shallow depths right off downtown Stockholm . It has to do with the way a river runs in to the Baltic but a very unique resource to them . There is another system in the bay in Halifax , Nova Scotia , which has been operating since the mid 80 ' s cooling about a 200 , 000 square foot office complex with relatively the same natural phenomenon . The third one is in Hawaii on a volcanic island where they can get to deep water fast without having to go out very far . Resolution No , 46 : Motion made by Councilman Klein , seconded by Councilman Wolff that the Town of ithaca Town Board , acting as an involved agency , hereby consents to the New York State Department of Environmental conservation ( DEC ) to act as Lead Agency under the State Environmental Quality Review Act ( SEQR ) for the environmental review of the Cornell University Lake Source Cooling Project . A vote on the resolution resulted as follows : Supervisor Valentino , aye ; Councilwoman Grigorov , aye ; Councilwoman Russell , aye ; Councilwoman Harrison , aye ; Councilman Wolff , aye ; Councilman Klein , aye ; Councilman Conley , aye . Carried unanimously . Agenda Item No 17 - Discussion of Proposed Six Mile Creek Conservation District and Possible Referral of Said District to the Planning Board for Recommendation : Mr . Kanter - The reason this is before the Board is to get some feedback , to see if everyone is happy with the status and to see whether this Board is ready to refer the matter on to the Planning Board to start the recommendation and public hearing process . Two of the questions dealing with density and boundaries have been addressed and we would appreciate some direct feed back from this Board . A number of the Board members have been involved in the process through either the Planning Committee or the Codes and Ordinance Committee or the joint meeting of both groups . After our meeting last month , when you were first given the material we sent the package to all of the residents in the Six Mile Creek Valley area who would be affected by the proposed district . We have received some positive feedback regarding the issue . Councilwoman Harrison - Did we get any comments relating to the boundary issue ? Mr . Kanter - Not specifically on the boundary issue . Right now the main issue is the question of whether the Coddington Road side should be 200 or 500 feet from the South Hill Recreation Way . The 37 TBM 3 / 11 / 96 main difference between the two is the 500 foot version encompasses more of the steeply sloping land and erodible soils . Mr . Kanter referred to several maps . Councilwoman Harrison - The original proposal which was discussed last summer at South Hill School went out to Coddington Road . We received a lot of comments from people who were positive saying that given the level of detail there was some concern about having it applied to the location of homes . One of the attempts in the revised version was to back it away from the actual parts of properties where people are living . Councilwoman Grigorov - People who own land on both sides said if it was just the other side of the trail over the buffer then I would not go along with the Conservation zone entirely . If it started at the trail it would make sense . There is some room for discussion as to how much of a buffer there should be and the acceptability to everyone . I do not want it to be a hot issue that the people affected get angry . I would like the first Conservation Zone to be successful and cooperative . Councilwoman Harrison - How does that relate to the boundary issues as you see it ? Councilwoman Grigorov - These people thought the boundary should be at the trail so obviously you need some kind of buffer . The question then is how much buffer do you need ? I feel that visually 200 feet is plenty . Whether you need to impose 500 feet all the way for protection , I do not know . Councilman Klein - The 25 % slope is hard to develop on . Mr . Kanter - They are hard to develop on however that is not to say someone would not try . If they wanted to they could . Councilwoman Grigorov - This would all be subject to the approval of Planning Board . Councilman Klein - If you own the land and you are not subdividing it you would not need to go before the Planning Board . Mr . Walker - If you are moving dirt and it is over 250 yards you would need to go before the Zoning Board . Councilman Klein - The protection of the slopes have enough protection in our current regulations . If extending the boundary becomes a problem to a lot of people we , in essence have a fair amount of protection . 38 TBM 3 / 11 / 96 Councilman Grigorov - There were three or four parties very much against it . Councilman Klein - Under the current regulations without any Conservation District , subdivision is subject to Planning Board approval if they wish to recontour the land or subdivide . If we went with the more restrictive buffer we would tend to antagonize certain people and yet is that necessary ? Councilwoman Harrison - What is going to happen from here is if it pleases us we will refer it to the Planning Board . The Planning Board would hold a public hearing and then make a recommendation to the Town Board . Mr . Kanter - If people are comfortable with this proposed local law then we would go with this . Councilwoman Harrison - The Planning Board could have a public hearing which had a 200 and a 500 foot buffer under discussion . Councilwoman Grigorov - I would like to see it still open at that point . Councilwoman Harrison - We then do not need to make a decision at this point . On the basis of what is heard at the public hearing , the Planning Board would refer the matter to this Board with their recommendation . Candace Cornell - I agree with Councilwoman Grigorov in that I would like this to be successful . In our Comprehensive Plan we have outlined other areas which also could be Conservation Districts . I learned that the people in our Town do not want that much change all at once . We need to do things in increments and if we could come up with a palatable Conservation District which is conservative in this area but still meets our needs , we would come out ahead . If the public approved then we could look at other areas in the Town and come up with similar structures . If this law was passed and the Town accepted it and we found out in a few years the boundary needed to be extended , then we would have the basis of public opinion behind us . People would support that if that were the case . We need to have something more than conjecture to show the people we need to move the line . I am for the more conservative approach because I want it to be successful . Councilwoman Harrison - I think it would be a mistake for us to say what we are in favor of until we have heard some public comment . I am not at all confident that 200 versus 500 is going to make a lot of difference to people . There will be people who will be angry and it would be a mistake for us to assume there would not be any objections . I agree we need to be reasonable and wait for the 39 TBM 3 / 11 / 96 public hearing . Candace Cornell - I feel we need to go slowly and approach this in increments . Councilwoman Grigorov - On page 5 of the draft local law , Section 58 ( 2 ) , how was the street line determined ? Mr . Barney - That is where the highway right of way line is . That is defined elsewhere in the ordinance however the street line is the difference between publicly owned and privately owned property is . If Coddington Road is a sixty foot road , you would measure roughly from the center line of the road where this measurement would occur approximately 30 feet into the property . Mr . Walker - If a road is approved off Coddington Road as a new subdivision road then that would become the street line . Councilwoman Russell - As a resident of this area and someone who was at the meeting last summer , I did not feel there were comments which would justify moving the boundary line as much as the 200 foot boundary line would argue for . That is why I feel the 500 feet would be a more reasonable compromise to the comments of our meeting about keeping the zone out of backyards . I too am interested in this being a successful effort . I do not feel however that was as large a jump as we need at this juncture . I would like to know how many feet the boundary is on the other line on the other side of the valley from the Slaterville Road side . Mr . Kanter - It is about 500 feet and it follows the existing boundary between R - 30 and R - 15 . Councilwoman Russell - I am also concerned about making the ordinance consistently affect people on both sides of the valley . Mr . Kanter - If you measure 500 feet from the railroad right of way and trail , in most places it is around 500 feet from Coddington Road and in some places a little more . Councilwoman Grigorov - If you consider the distance from Six Mile Creek itself there is quite a difference in the other direction . If you are looking at the line from the road that is one thing , if you are looking at how close you get to the creek , there is an enormous difference between the Conservation District on Slaterville Road and the district on Coddington Road . Councilwoman Russell - We need to look at where the steep slopes are and the erodible soils . It is important to go back to the purpose of the Conservation District and make sure our boundaries are drawn so as to define a district which is consistent with that 40 TBM 3 / 11 / 96 purpose . I feel the 500 feet is more consistent in that regard as it protects more of those areas . Councilwoman Harrison - The sentiment I heard at the meeting last summer was one of keep it out of our immediate back yard . Councilman Klein - Would the Planning Board have the public hearing on this and then take comment ? Councilwoman Grigorov - They would make a recommendation based on the hearing . Resolution No . 40 : Motion made by Councilwoman Harrison , seconded by Supervisor Valentino referring the proposed Local Law Amending the Town of Ithaca Zoning Ordinance by establishing the Six Mile Creek Valley Conservation District dated February 2 , 1996 to the Planning Board for their review and consideration and that the Planning Board is hereby directed to provide the Town Board with their written recommendations regarding the proposed local law upon completion of their review and consideration . A vote on the resolution resulted as follows : Supervisor Valentino , aye ; Councilwoman Grigorov , aye ; Councilwoman Russell , aye ; Councilwoman Harrison , aye ; Councilman Wolff , aye ; Councilman Klein , aye ; Councilman Conley , aye . Carried unanimously . Agenda Item No 18 ( e ) - Consent Items - 12 / 31 / 95 Financial Report : Councilman Klein - My main concern was our capital reserve fund . At the bottom of page 10 , General Town , Fund A , we had budgeted $ 168 , 000 to go into the Capital Reserve Fund and we only transferred $ 100 , 000 and for some reason we still had $ 68 , 000 in the budget . Have modified that not to be transferred . Mrs . Noteboom - Yes we did . Councilman Klein - Does that mean we took some action during the year ? Mrs . Noteboom - Yes , to modify the budget to decrease it . Councilman Conley - We expended $ 100 , 000 ? Councilman Klein - In other words we only transferred $ 100 , 000 instead of $ 168 , 000 . Supervisor Valentino - As I recall the discussion , we decided not to transfer the total amount in to the Capital Reserve due to the 41 TBM 3 / 11 / 96 expectation of spending and having some additional costs , so we left some in the General Fund . It is not that it is not still allocated however . Mrs . Noteboom - We also used a portion of that to pay some of the architectural fees and other expenses regarding the new Town Hall . Rather than transfer the money we paid it out of the regular budget appropriations by transferring it into the Buildings Fund , A1620 . 4 . On page 6 , under Buildings - Town Hall Painting , the painting is not really painting but more for renovations and things associated with Town Hall . This is where we paid out of for the architectural fees etc . . We actually expended out of that $ 40 , 858 , so that is a portion of the amount of the $ 168 , 000 you are talking about . Councilman Klein - Are the new Town Hall expenditures being tracked ? Shouldn ' t that be charged to some outside account ? Mr . Walker - The " Painting " account is the account we are tracking that out of . Mrs . Noteboom - That is the account Shirley Raffensperger set up . Mr . Walker - We should change the title of the account . Councilman Klein - We should have a totally separate line item for the new Town Hall particularly if we are not going to be taking all of the money out of the Capital Reserve Fund , Mrs . Noteboom - The money in this account shows modified . That started out at zero in 1995 and we transferred all of that money to this . Since we have all of the Town Hall money in a Capital Projects Fund , we cannot spend any of that money without Town Board approval and a budget amendment to transfer it to another fund . Mr . Barney - Once the money goes into the Capital Reserve Fund , it takes Town Board approval , public approval , and a permissive referendum to spend money out of that fund . Councilman Klein - As long as it is not in the reserve fund we can spend it . That was the primary reason not to transfer . Mr . Walker - I have run into this in a couple of other situations in past years regarding funding within departmental budgets . Once an account is set up it has to stay in there for several years and I have had a little resistance in the past to change titles on accounts . Mrs . Noteboom - Audit and Control technically only has three accounts you should show within the financial report . You can modify those according to your needs however they are specific as 42 TBM 3 / 11 / 96 to how they want you to change things . There is supposed to be a personnel , . 1 , equipment , . 2 , and contractual , . 4 , which is everything else . The . 2 , equipment is equipment and can only be used for equipment . The . 1 ' s and the . 4 ' s are internal numbers the Town of Ithaca has set up over time . I believe this year the Accounting Department should be reviewing the account codes before budget time to make sure they actually define what we are using them for as not all of them do that . It makes the financial report very complicated to understand . Some of the revenue accounts show insurance recoveries with nothing budgeted however we show receiving $ 5 , 000 . Is that insurance recovery due to damaged equipment reimbursed by the insurance company or is it disability , worker ' s compensation or any other insurance recovery . We need a few sub titles in those accounts . We need to make the financial statement easier to comprehend . Supervisor Valentino - I have had trouble trying to reconcile the summary pages with almost all of the different funds except maybe one or two . We have the auditors here for our annual report and to help us figure out why we seem to be having more problems now than before for some reason . They are doing the regular audit even though the books are not closed and to try and help us find out where the problems are . I will be working with them and get some reports . I am having difficulty trying to make them reconcile . For example if I take what has been expended for the year for December , and I take what was expended for November and I come up with a difference between the two , and then take the unencumbered balance and take the difference between December and November . If I then take November ' s numbers , with the two account we have here , I could not make those numbers reconcile . The difference should have worked out . Mrs . Noteboom - That is because of the vouchers and orders . Supervisor Valentino - I looked at those but that is not what it is . I know accounting systems are different however the numbers should add up . Councilwoman Grigorov - Is there any reason we have to approve the financial statement tonight ? Councilman Klein - Should we defer approving the financial statement ? Mrs . Noteboom - I can only tell you that based upon this financial statement , Sally is putting together the Annual Report . She is using these numbers and as of this morning was over half way done with it . Jack Little , one of the auditors , came in and said let ' s give Sally a few days to finish it and we will come back . That- is where we stand at this time . Should you approve this tonight ? I 43 TBM 3 / 11 / 96 wouldn ' t . I do not think the Town Board can honestly sit here tonight and say they know for sure this is a true reflection of the ending balances of the Town of Ithaca on December 31 , 19950 Councilman Klein - I recommend no action be taken on agenda item 18 ( e ) this evening . Agenda Item No 18 ( i ) - Bid Specifications and Advertisement Historical Markers : Councilman Klein - In George Frantz ' s memo to this Board , it stated he would like some direction from the Board . Councilwoman Harrison - George made the proposal and DOT came back and said we had to do it their way ? Mrs . Noteboom - The differences are some markers in the Town of Ithaca already put up by the State and other entities are in the right of ways as indicated in their letter . Mr . Frantz has it down to the point where we could approve the markers to be bid and if we have to , we could change the location of approximately 4 or 5 of them if we cannot get the State to agree to let us put them there . He does have enough other historical sites that he could pull them from the State right of ways and put them in other areas . Councilwoman Harrison - There are two issues ? One where they go and the other is how big the letters are and what color ? Mrs . Noteboom - Right . Mr . Walker - The issue regarding the location is if it is in the State right of way it needs to meet the State ' s standards . They are saying our maroon color with the white letters is not their standard . Councilwoman Harrison - And the size of the lettering is also an issue . Councilman Klein - What they are saying is our markers , which look like most of the historical markers , is totally unacceptable to them . Mrs . Noteboom - I recommend what we do is approve the bidding process and put it out to bid . I suggest we write a letter to Senator Seward and Assemblyman Luster , copying a letter to New York State asking for their support . These are beautiful signs and we are not trying to deface property but rather to improve the areas . Councilwoman Harrison - The historical signs you cannot read when you are driving by as the lettering is too small . Are these signs 44 TBM 3 / 11 / 96 being put someplace where it will be safe to stop and read them? Mrs . Noteboom - Yes . Councilman Conley - Not all of them will be in State right of ways however . Mrs . Noteboom - Some will be on private property or other entity areas such as the Village of Cayuga Heights . Councilwoman Harrison - So the State only gets involved if they are encroaching on their right of way ? Mrs . Noteboom - Yes . We could however find locations for the four or five in question if need be . Councilwoman Harrison - Is it worth the time and energy to get Marty Luster and Jim Seward involved ? Councilman Klein - Where are the ones in question proposed to be located ? Mrs . Noteboom - A couple at Cornell , Route 13 , near Buttermilk Falls , and I am not sure of the others . Councilwoman Harrison - We do not need to know that now . We need these to go out to bid as soon as possible . Could you come back with a list at the next meeting of the locations ? Councilman Klein - The bid specifications should include a unit price in case we need to delete some ? Mrs . Noteboom - Yes . Supervisor Valentino - We had a number of locations and had to narrow the list down . If the State refuses to allow them , we have many other locations to choose from . Resolution No . 42 : Motion made by Councilman Klein , seconded by Councilman Wolff authorizing the advertisement for bid and the receipt of bids for the said Town of Ithaca Historical Markers . A vote on the resolution resulted as follows : Supervisor Valentino , aye ; Councilwoman Grigorov , aye ; Councilwoman Russell , aye , Councilwoman Harrison , aye ; Councilman Wolff , aye ; Councilman Klein , aye ; Councilman Conley , aye . Carried unanimously . Councilman Klein - I would suggest that a single set screw on these 45 TBM 3 / 11 / 96 signs is rather weak . Mrs . Noteboom - The Highway Department will write the specs . Agenda Item No . 18 ( 0 ) - Acceptance Town Justice Dockets : Resolution No . 43 : Motion made by Supervisor Valentino , seconded by Councilman Conley accepting for filing by the Town Clerk the dockets of Town Justice Clarence Larkin as described and listed in the attached resolution . A vote on the resolution resulted as follows : Supervisor Valentino , aye ; Councilwoman Grigorov , aye ; Councilwoman Russell , aye ; Councilwoman Harrison , aye ; Councilman Wolff , aye ; Councilman Klein , aye ; Councilman Conley , aye . Carried unanimously . Agenda Item No . 19 - Consider Setting Public Hearing Date to Consider Enactment of a Local Law Amending the Town of Ithaca Zoning Ordinance Rezoning Lands on East King Road , Designated as Town of Ithaca Tax Parcel No . 44 . - 1 - 4 . 313 , from Multiple Residence to R - 30 Residence District : Mr . Kanter - These have both been before the Planning Board . Cornell University sent a letter in support of the rezoning . Resolution No . 44 : Motion made by Councilman Klein , seconded by Supervisor Valentino authorizing and directing the Town Clerk to advertise for a public hearing to be held at the regular meeting of the Town Board on April 8 , 1996 at 6 : 30 p . m . in order that the Town Board may consider enactment of a local law amending the Town of Ithaca Zoning Ordinance rezoning lands on East King Road , designated as Town of ithaca Tax Parcel No . 44 . - 1 - 4 . 313 , from MR Multiple Residence to R - 30 Residence District . A vote on the resolution resulted as follows : Supervisor Valentino , aye ; Councilwoman Grigorov , aye ; Councilwoman Russell , aye ; Councilwoman Harrison , aye ; Councilman Wolff , aye ; Councilman Klein , aye ; Councilman Conley , aye . Carried unanimously . Agenda Item No . 20 - Consider Setting Public Hearing Date to Consider Enactment of a Local Law Amending the Town of Ithaca Zoning Ordinance Rezoning Lands on East King Road , Designated as Town of Ithaca Tax Parcel No . 44 . - 1 - 4 . 312 , from Multiple Residence to R - 15 Residence : Resolution No , 45 : Motion made by Councilwoman Harrison , seconded 46 TBM 3 / 11 / 96 by Councilman Klein authorizing and directing the Town Clerk to advertise for a public hearing to be held at the regular meeting of the Town Board on April 8 , 1996 at 6 : 45 p . m . in order that the Town Board may consider enactment of a local law amending the Town of Ithaca Zoning Ordinance rezoning lands on East King Road , designated as Town of Ithaca Tax parcel No . 44 . - l - 4 . 312 from MR Multiple Residence to R - 15 Residence District . A vote on the resolution resulted as follows : Supervisor Valentino , aye ; Councilwoman Grigorov , aye ; Councilwoman Russell , aye ; Councilwoman Harrison , aye ; Councilman Wolff , aye ; Councilman Klein , aye ; Councilman Conley , aye . Carried unanimously . Agenda Item No 22 - Consider Acceptance of Slaterville Road Sewer Extension Lines : Mr . Barney - This is the Peregrine Partners issue and we have an agreement for the Town Supervisor to sign with Mr . Varn . Essentially it requires Peregrine Partners to deposit $ 10 , 000 with the Town of Ithaca and perhaps build a basketball court . If they choose not to build the court , the Town will keep the $ 10 , 000 until it is built . Councilman Klein - Did we commit to the $ 10 , 000 ? Mr . Barney - We are committed to the $ 10 , 000 . What is likely to happen is the $ 10 , 000 will probably be forfeited to us for us to spend . We can either build a $ 10 , 000 , $ 5 , 000 or $ 15 , 000 court . We will still have the $ 10 , 000 from Mr . Varn to work with . You need to accept the physical construction of the lots as well . Mr . Walker - We have the construction verification and have completed the inspections . As far as the physical state of the sewer , it is acceptable to me . Mr . Barney - The liens will all be lifted and there will be a release from the mortgage company for this sewer line . We should be getting it relatively soon . Councilwoman Harrison - Does this agreement give them permission to use the park ? Mr . Barney - This agreement is only an agreement between Peregrine Hollow and the Town of Ithaca for construction of a basketball court and the deposit of $ 10 , 000 . Councilwoman Harrison - When this says " Whereas Peregrine has offered to construct some facilities as a contribution to the 47 TBM 3 / 11 / 96 utilization of the park that may occur from the occupants " , does our signing this agreement give them permission to use the park? Mr . Barney - I would be hard pressed for us to say you could exclude them . It is a park and people are going to be using it . Councilwoman Harrison - I understand that , by virtue of the proximity , they would be using it . The legality of non Town of Ithaca residents using a Town park is what ? If we choose to say Town residents only , do we have the legal right to say that ? Mr . Barney - I think you probably do if you choose to . Councilwoman Harrison - Again , forgetting the practicality , this agreement as it is written , seems to imply that we are giving Peregrine Hollow residents the right to use that park . Mr . Barney - I do not think the agreement implies anything one way or the other . It is the payment of the money which implies we are getting something in anticipation they will be using it . If we want to take the position and say they cannot use it , we should not be taking the money . Supervisor Valentino - It was an opportunity for us to bargain with them in good faith . Mr . Barney - The fair way to put it was that not recognizing that the park utilization would be there , we were concerned if the Town of Dryden did not make provisions for a park and they were relying both on our part and on our sewer to support this subdivision , it is a contribution towards making the park a little nicer . Mr . Walker - We have an agreement with the Town of Dryden stating they will pay their fair share of the transportation through the sewer lines . Councilman Klein - The way this is set up leaves them the option of building it . Is that something we are comfortable with ? Mr . Barney - They have the option of building it until September 1 , 1996 . If not built by then , the Town keeps the money and builds it . I am advised by Mr . Kerrigan , who represents Mr . Varn , that in all likelihood they will declare by May 1 , 1996 they do not intend to build it . We may know earlier than that . In either event there will be $ 10 , 000 in an account that the Town can draw on . Councilwoman Harrison - Until we get the funds , we are not signing the sewer agreement ? 48 TBM 3 / 11 / 96 Mr . Barney - We have signed the sewer agreement however we will not give it to them until we have the money in hand . Councilman Klein - The resolution needs to be changed as it does not reference all of the documents . Mr . Walker - We have accepted the location of the sewer conditioned upon the same terms as a regular subdivision . Mr . Barney - The Town has already accepted , in principle , the agreement with Mr . Varn . The Town has already accepted and agreed to the agreement with the Town of Dryden . All the Board is asked to do this evening is before the Town accepts any constructed facilities such as the road , the sewer , it must accept those facilities as constructed based upon the Town Engineer ' s certification it is appropriate . Resolution No , 47 : Motion made by Supervisor Valentino , seconded by Councilwoman Russell accepting approximately 1700 lineal feet of 8 " PVC sewer main and appurtenances as public sewer , as shown on the " Record Drawing Peregrine Hollow " sheets 1 of 3 and 2 of 3 , prepared by L . Fabbroni , NYSE 51734 , dated October 25 , 1995 , conditioned upon receipt by the Town of Ithaca of the title to the sewer line in a form acceptable to the Attorney for the Town , the Town Supervisor and the Town Engineer . A vote on the resolution resulted as follows : Supervisor Valentino , aye ; Councilwoman Grigorov , aye ; Councilwoman Russell , aye ; Councilwoman Harrison , aye ; Councilman Wolff , aye ; Councilman Klein , aye ; Councilman Conley , aye . Carried unanimously . Agenda Item No 23 - Consider Request by Eddvdale Farms to Maintain Saponi Park : Mr . Barney - I have researched this issue and the way the request was phrased I have difficulty with . Letting them farm something owned by the Town of Ithaca . The law is fairly clear in that you cannot use or give away Town property or the use of Town property for anything less than a reasonable consideration . The question you need to ask is if you have a piece of land which is a field and you want to keep it as a f ield , is it worth something to you to have it utilized , for instance plowed . I certainly think an arrangement could be made whereby they maintain the property for the Town on a no charge basis by either party . Or you can farm it however we want a reasonable return for the use . Councilman Klein - Did he sell us this property ? 49 TBM 3 / 11 / 96 Mr . Barney - No , the Town owns it . It was a parkland dedication however it has not been converted into a park yet . Mr . Walker - There are two parcels involved in this letter . One is on the Saponi Meadows , which Eddy Hill owned but gave to us as a park dedication . The other parcel is Bostwick Road which was never owned by them . Councilman Klein - It seems to be a good idea to let them keep farming those areas but we should charge them something . Supervisor Valentino - What should we do ? Mr . Barney - It is up to you . We can respond by saying we are willing to allow you to farm the land on a year to year basis at a payment of a reasonable amount . I am not close enough to the agricultural market to know what a reasonable amount would be . Councilman Klein - It is fairly common practice for farmers to rent land . Mr . Barney - You really have to characterize it on parkland as maintaining the land . You cannot use parkland for anything other than parkland . Councilman Klein - So he would be maintaining it until we needed I t ? Mr . Walker - Unless he wants to call it a community garden and donate the vegetables to the poor . Councilwoman Russell - If we characterize it as maintaining the land , how do we get payment from him? It seems like we should be paying him for maintaining it . Mr . Walker - The only way I would recommend the Town entering into this is for one year with some very strong specifications as far as restoration , grading , topsoil and seeding . Councilman Conley - You mean putting it back the way he found it . Mr . Walker - No . To improve it . Basically to put a turf crop down so we have a lawn instead of a rocky field . Councilman Conley - That ' s payment . Mr . Barney - That could be the payment . Mr . Walker - That would be maintaining the park . 50 TBM 3 / 11 / 96 Councilman Conley - That sounds great . Mrs . Noteboom - I have a point to make on this . Last week George Frantz informed us they still have a little more archeological digging to do there . If we let Mr . Eddy plant his crops and George has to go back and do some digging are we going to have some problems like we did a couple of years ago ? Councilwoman Harrison - Certainly if we let him do it there would need to be some provisions . Mr . Kanter - There is a little more digging to be done . Supervisor Valentino - I thought he said they were going to complete the digging before the planting season . Mr . Kanter - It is anticipated to be done by the middle of April , depending on the weather . It is less of a problem since we now own it as Town land as we can condition it any way we would like . Mrs . Noteboom - I just want to make you aware of this . Supervisor Valentino - Who is the person having the discussions with Mr . Eddy ? Mrs . Noteboom - George Frantz . Mr . Kanter - He has had minimal discussion with Mr . Eddy . Councilman Klein - Should we leave it with Parks Department and Engineering and Planning to negotiate something ? Mr . Walker - Rich Schoch is the manager of our Parkland . Supervisor Valentino - You can tell him we think maintaining the land is a good idea and let him work out the details . Mr . Barney - You will want detailed specifications as to what will happen with the land once he is done with it . Supervisor Valentino - And make provisions for the archeological digs if we needed . Councilman Klein - Theoretically we are many years away from developing this park . It could be a year to year agreement . Mr . Barney - Let ' s do it for one year and see where we are at the end of that year . 51 TBM 3 / 11 / 96 Agenda Item No . 24 - Consider Resolution Establishing Enforcement Related to Local Law No . 13 / 95 . a Local Law Authorizing Conduct of Bingo Games Councilman Klein - We asked these people last year if that was all they wanted . Mrs . Noteboom - They were here at the public hearing as well . Councilman Klein - We asked if they were sure they just wanted bingo and they said yes , just bingo . What else do they want ? Councilwoman Harrison - Las Vegas , Bell Jar and Raffle . Mr . Barney - What we have gotten into was somewhat unknowing . Someone has to enforce the Town ' s Bingo Law . I do not know if we had a chance to talk to the Sheriff or not . Mrs . Noteboom - The Sheriff said he had no problem enforcing it if it were needed . The organizations have to submit a list to the municipality of the dates and times of their bingo games . If the organization does not hold the games as designated , someone can file a complaint with me at which time we would send the Sheriff ' s Department to ensure their compliance . It is very , very , very restrictive . Mr . Barney - The issue is that the more you expand the more it becomes an issue . You have more things you need to deal with . We now have to notify the State Racing and Wagering Board of the agency responsible for the enforcement . Councilwoman Harrison - If there is a complaint , then we have to produce records ? Councilman Conley - If you have bingo there is a bingo inspector . The Town is responsible for reporting the bingo activities to the State Racing and Wagering Board on a regular basis . Councilwoman Harrison - If we change the local law to include other games of chance then what ? Do we charge people for this to cover our costs ? Mrs , Noteboom - There is a fee the State tells us we can charge . It is pretty nominal . Councilwoman Harrison - Does it cover the cost of keeping track of it ? Mrs . Noteboom - No . Bingo is an administrative nightmare for Town Clerks . The organization cannot start playing until they get their 52 TBM 3 / 11 / 96 number . They cannot get their agent number until we have supplied the State with the enforcement agency responsible for enforcement . When the organization comes in to fill out the application , they need to indicate the dates and times of the games . Councilman Conley - We only have one organization doing this right ? We could ask them to appoint someone as an inspector and that inspector owes the Town a statement . Mrs . Noteboom - No because we have to make sure the papers are filled out the proper way . We cannot let them be their own I nspectors . Councilman Conley - They fill out their own papers . Your office only needs to make sure they are filled out correctly . Mrs . Noteboom - Well that is true but not complete . Councilman Conley - I belong to fraternal clubs and I have done that . I have gone in and taken care of the bell jar receipts , prepared the paper work which got sent to the City . Then the City Clerk looks at it and forwards it to the State . Mrs . Noteboom - That is true . But there is a lot of paperwork I nvolved . Councilman Conley - Yes there is but it does not have to be us that does it . We are not going to go out and make sure everything is in order . With bell jars you are supposed to be out there and make sure the box goes in and numerous other things . Mrs . Noteboom - That is not what we are talking about with enforcement . If they are not performing the games of chance and bingo according to what our local law says then someone can go out and enforce that by saying it is not being done properly . The paper work you are talking about I do here and that is something else . Councilman Conley - We are not talking about bingo . We already passed that . Councilman Klein - My feeling is we should not expand it . We should see how the bingo works before we even consider expanding this . Mrs . Noteboom - We do have the books from the Racing and Wagering Board which explains how the bell jar and raffles work . We have alot of people calling and asking if we have raffles and if it is allowed in the Town of Ithaca . We had Northeast School call as they wanted to raffle off a new car for something . I said it is illegal in the Town of Ithaca . The raffles they have for quilts 53 TBM 3 / 11 / 96 and other smaller things is also illegal . Anyone who participates in a raffle in the Town of Ithaca can technically be arrested for illegal gambling . Councilman Klein - Aren ' t these laws specific to an organization ? Mrs . Noteboom - Every municipality must have its own bingo and games of chance . Mr . Barney - You have to authorize it by a local law which is subject to a mandatory referendum which we did with respect to bingo . Councilwoman Harrison - Is it authorized for any non - profit organization ? Mr . Barney - Certain types of organizations , basically charitable . Councilman Klein - So there would be some support in the community for raffles . Mr . Barney - Once you authorize it you then have to regulate and police it . You are far better off , and I hate to say this as a lawyer , not authorizing them , letting them do it on their own and not have to report them to the government every time they do it . Councilwoman Grigorov - What about door prizes , 50 / 50 ? Mrs . Noteboom - No . It is gambling . Mr . Barney - The Board needs to adopt a formal resolution authorizing the Sheriff to enforce the bingo law . Resolution No . 48 : Motion made by Councilwoman Harrison , seconded by Councilman Wolff that pursuant to Section 5 of the Town of Ithaca Local Law # 13 / 1995 that the Town Board hereby appoints the Sheriff of Tompkins County the officer to investigate and prosecute violations of the Town ' s law authorizing conduct of bingo games and violations of any related provisions of State laws . A vote on the resolution resulted as follows : Supervisor Valentino , aye ; Councilwoman Grigorov , aye ; Councilwoman Russell , aye ; Councilwoman Harrison , aye ; Councilman Wolff , aye ; Councilman Klein , aye ; Councilman Conley , aye . Carried unanimously . Councilwoman Harrison - Now we want to consider whether or not we want to do anything with the letter from the Vet Fireman requesting the Town to consider a local law for games of chance , bell jars , 54 TBM 3 / 11 / 96 and raffles . Councilman Klein - It needs to go on the ballot in November so we have plenty of time . There is nothing we can do at this time . Councilwoman Harrison - Why don ' t we send a letter stating that if bingo goes well , send us a reminder and we will consider doing it November . Mrs . Noteboom - I will tell you that more than likely they will be selling raffle tickets while they are holding bingo . Supervisor Valentino - We don ' t care . Councilwoman Harrison - That is their problem . Councilman Klein - I do not think you are going to get the District Attorney ' s office involved . Councilwoman Harrison - They are not breaking any Town law , it is State law . Mr . Barney - But if we have a complaint about it we have to enforce it . If they are conducting an illegal game of chance in the Town coupled with an area we are regulating , we would have to enforce it . Supervisor Valentino - There is no way we are going to have a special election . They are not going to get it before November anyway . Mrs . Noteboom - So you want a letter to go to the Veteran Volunteer Fireman ' s Association telling them we will be more than happy to look again at the possibility of their request after we see how successful the bingo games are and we will be willing to consider the request at that time . Addition Agenda Item No 1 - Saddlewood Farms : Mr . Kanter - To bring you up to date after Landmark America gave their presentation to the Board last month , we told them that to advance their project they would need to request a rezoning of the property . We have since received a very basic application requesting the rezoning . All they sent was our development review application filled out with no additional information . We would like to get some sense from the board as to the consideration of the rezoning in order for us to know how much detail we should ask for from Landmark America . If the Board feels this is something which is not worth pursuing or not appropriate for that site , we certainly do not want to request any detail from them which would 55 TBM 3 / 11 / 96 cost them time and money . On the other hand if it is something the Board is interested in pursuing or not sure , then we should ask for more specific information and decide how to approach it . In the application , they are requesting to be put on the April 8th Town Board agenda . Mr . Barney - It would come before this Board to request rezoning and then be referred to the Planning Board for recommendation . Councilwoman Harrison - We want to be sure we do not get into situations we have gotten in before . One of the things we decided was we do not do these without a site visit . Supervisor Valentino - We did do a site visit on the property . They came before this Board with a presentation and now the question is do people feel real strong about not pursuing it ? Where are we at this point ? Councilwoman Harrison - From reading the minutes there were three issues . One was the need and whether it is a realistic assessment of the market . The second was the agricultural use and do we want it to remain agricultural and is it practical ? The third issue was water storage and water pressure . Councilwoman Grigorov - The developer said she was going to build everything . Councilman Conley - Is there any infrastructure costs ? Do we have to run water and sewer lines , street lights , etc . . ? Councilwoman Grigorov - I asked her that and she said they would take care of that as well . Supervisor Valentino - The real issue is the agricultural land and how do we deal with that ? We have to begin to think as a Board how we are going to deal with that in the future for farmers if we do not offer them development options . If we stipulate the land must stay agricultural even if it is not being farmed , the issue is beyond this particular proposal . The other thing is the needs assessment . We need to look closer at how they arrived at those figures . Councilwoman Harrison - Would there be an EIS for this ? Mr . Kanter - It is possible . We have to start the SEQR process with this rezoning request . They would need to submit a Full Environmental Assessment Form ( FEAF ) now with the rezoning request and start looking at some of the larger issues . 56 TBM 3 / 11 / 96 Councilwoman Harrison - An EIS would certainly address the needs issue . Supervisor Valentino - That would be important for us to know seeing there is not only this development but two other ones as well . Councilman Conley - Is the one still alive on Danby Road ? Mr . Kanter - As far as we know however we have not seen anything formal yet . Supervisor Valentino - The needs assessment is extremely important . Councilman Klein - Mr . Eddy made a fairly compelling argument in terms of the nature of the land and what could be sold off . That particular parcel is not big enough anymore to effectively farm . As far as spraying , any tract of land is going to be fronted by a road sooner or later , so you would continue to have the problem of spraying near a roadside . He was farming the land for his dairy herd however he no longer has the herd and therefore the land is not useful for other uses . The land is located in the State agricultural zone and if the State gets involved then the State would get the money back for taxes . Supervisor Valentino - He realizes that . Mr . Kanter - There is an Agriculture Protection Board and it also has to be reviewed by the Commissioner of DEC and the Commissioner of Agriculture to determine if there will be substantial effect on surrounding active farms in the area . Councilman Klein - Mr . Eddy also spoke well on the natural evolution of farming that it will go by the wayside . Supervisor Valentino - What is the Board ' s pleasure ? Councilman Conley - I liked Mr . Kanter ' s statement about getting the DEIS started early in the application process . Supervisor Valentino - They could probably provide us with more of the details with their own study and look at that . Mr . Kanter - From our point of view it is more than market as evidenced by their positive result whereas for us it does not really show us the need for that type of housing in this area . Councilwoman Harrison - A summary is not what we should be talking about . That is why I am not sure whether or not we need to contract with someone . 57 TBM 3 / 11 / 96 Supervisor Valentino - They had a consultant . Councilwoman Harrison - I appreciate that but anyone who has hired consultants knows there are many who don ' t get the same data . We should get not just their summary but their study as well . Supervisor Valentino - We need County findings and not just Town of Ithaca . Councilman Wolff - I was under the impression there were some studies done related to these types of projects for other purposes . I thought we were going to try and gather them together to see to what extent they might shed some light on this issue . Ellen is absolutely right in that a summary is not sufficient and we need hard data . Mr . Kanter - We have their hard data . Councilwoman Russell - We have not had any input yet from our own Agricultural Committee . Councilwoman Harrison - That certainly does seem worthwhile . Councilwoman Russell - Are we giving up the idea of protecting agricultural lands totally by doing this ? Supervisor Valentino - That is a really important issue about the agricultural land and its affect on farmers and what we are going to do . We need to think about developments rights of farmers as well . Councilwoman Grigorov - This is not part of a farm though . It is isolated . Councilwoman Harrison - Why don ' t we refer this to the Agricultural Committee for some comments between now and the next meeting ? Supervisor Valentino - I would also suggest we let the developer know we need more detail on the assessment . Councilwoman Harrison - To do a Full EAF , to zero in on the needs assessment in some way , they have done it however I am not sure we are equipped to review it . That is what I am worried about . Mr . Kanter - They have not done a townwide housing needs assessment . They have done a market study which shows to them they can find people to occupy these units . Where they come from does not matter and does not mean they are Town or County residents . It means they have identified a market which enables them to pursue the project . That is all they have submitted . 58 TBM 3 / 11 / 96 Councilwoman Harrison - If our interest is providing housing opportunities for limited resource people who live in the Town , then it would not be fair for us to ask them to do that either . Supervisor Valentino - We have to look at the county picture . People who want to live in the Town are living in the far reaches of the county in little trailers and other places and they work at Cornell . If we look at the people who already live in the Town of Ithaca we are not looking at the whole true picture . Councilwoman Harrison - What they have done is not necessarily an assessment of the need for low income housing in the county . Mr . Kanter - They have not fully looked at the housing inventory in the Town and matched up the existing housing stock with that potential need . Mrs . Noteboom - Is it fair for the Town Board to ask them to go to the expense to go through these types of things when you haven ' t yet decided if you want to consider the rezoning ? If the Board is not willing to rezone then it would be a moot point . Why should the people be spending the money to do these studies ? Councilman Klein - It depends on what they want to do . Mr . Walker - This is something for the Agricultural Committee to look at . Is conversion of agricultural land in an ag district a type 1 action under SEQR ? Mr . Kanter - Yes . Mr . Walker - A type 1 action says you are going to have to do an environmental impact statement . Mr . Kanter - You cannot mandate it until you have been supplied the material and made a determination . Councilwoman Harrison - If they have to do a FEIS , we would clearly address the agricultural issue . What would their responsibility be in addressing the needs assessment issue ? Mr . Barney - I am getting a little nervous especially after this WalMart decision . The Judge said the City Planning Board had no business considering whether it was going to have an impact on the downtown area . He did say the Board could determine the view impact . When we start talking about needs assessments , I am uncomfortable when we interject ourselves too much into the economics . That is their determination to make . We are concerned with what the environmental impact may be and not necessarily what the economic impact would be . 59 TBM 3 / 11 / 96 Councilwoman Harrison - It is always a balancing position . This needs is part of the balancing . It is not a matter of the " market " but rather the " need " . Is it fair to say it is truly balanced by the need to meet affordable housing in the County ? Councilwoman Russell - Was there a need for WalMart ? Mr . Kanter - It sounded like the Judge was saying in the WalMart case that the Planning Board in the City should not have considered the impact on downtown . Councilman Conley - You can ' t do a need for a WalMart . It is a retail store and that is free enterprise . Mr . Kanter - The same argument could be made for housing . Housing should be a free market as well . If there is not a need then that is the developers problem . Mr . Barney - You could make the same argument for housing . A lot of people will spend a lot of time not only their people but the Town ' s people and attorney reviewing these documents at some cost to the Town . If the end result is , hypothetically , there are four votes that say is it very unlikely under any circumstances we would consider rezoning for this purpose and this location because of the agricultural land or for other reasons , I think it is worthwhile to make that very preliminary decision and deny the project before anyone has spent a lot of time , money and effort on it . I would hate to see them do a full blown environmental assessment we then review it , go through the process and at the end still deny it . If there is a feeling on this Board that it is not a viable project in this particular location then it would be wise to say so early on . Mr . Kanter - If it were something that went under the current zoning it would be a different matter . You can only do so much in terms of rejecting a subdivision or site plan if it does not conform with the current zoning regulations , if there are significant impacts identified . This is a policy decision . It is zoned in a way that would not enable this particular project to occur . It would allow some kind of housing but not this particular one . Councilwoman Russell - You are saying at this point we have the most control to stop the project ? Mr . Kanter - Here you have total control to stop the project if that is what you as a Board wishes to do . Mr . Walker - If you rezone it you are saying the project is a good idea . 60 TBM 3 / 11 / 96 Mr . Kanter - If you are willing to consider the rezoning then the indication is you are interested in something like what they are proposing . Mr . Barney - If there is a majority of this Board who feels strongly this is not the project in this location , why not say so now . If they still wish to pursue it then it certainly is up to them . Councilman Wolff - What information can we get short of making a commitment to rezone ? Mr . Barney - You are not making a commitment . Councilwoman Harrison - If there is a very strong feeling against this project , then let ' s say so now . Councilman Wolff - How can we make that determination without the information ? Councilwoman Harrison - If we feel that since the Comprehensive Plan has designated this parcel agricultural and that is really what we want it to remain as , then let ' s not lead them on and ask for a needs assessment . If the feeling is it really is something that depends on the balancing of the needs then let ' s ask them for the additional information . The question is at the first level what information is it we need to make the first cut . Is it the Agricultural Committee recommendation ? Supervisor Valentino - When does the Agricultural Committee meet again ? Mrs . Noteboom - They meet when there is an issue to be addressed . Mr . Kanter - Then will you be referring this to the Agricultural Committee ? Mr . Barney - Yes , to seek a recommendation . Mr . Kanter - I am not sure the Agricultural Committee would be the one to make the recommendation as much as the Planning Board . Because of the makeup of the Ag Committee you are going to be hearing from the farmers point of view . Councilwoman Harrison - Is that not what we are asking ? The viability of this parcel for agriculture use ? Mr . Kanter - There was an editorial in the paper by a farmer who essentially said don ' t tell us what we can and cannot do with our land . Don ' t stop us from selling it and developing it when you 61 TBM 3 / 11 / 96 have not given us positive opportunities to continue to farm . I do not mean to prejudge however . Councilman Wolff - I am ready to consider rezoning based on the merits of the proposal . If referring to some kind of committee is a way to get better information and to be better informed then we must do that . If it is a way for us to defer the issue because we cannot make up our minds . I do not want to do that I am not saying I like the idea however it seemed compelling enough that we should get more information about it to be able to make that decision . Councilwoman Russell - It is an interesting proposal but not in this area of the Town . We are preserving not only the view but the open space and agricultural zoning as well . Supervisor Valentino - Then maybe we should buy it as a park . Councilwoman Russell - Or purchase the development rights . Councilman Conley - The only thing I am concerned about is the downsizing . There are industries in the area which may leave Ithaca . We have so many pieces of property on the market for sale , a lot of them for rent , and not selling . I do not know the impact on traffic and other issues . What kind of problems are we going to run it to ? We have two projects in the same area . Mr . Barney - So you are saying you need more information . Councilman Conley - I don ' t know if we need that much housing . I suppose we could find out from our own public housing authority . Councilwoman Harrison - It is beyond the area we have identified for dense development and this is certainly very dense development . Councilman Klein - When this first came up , without knowing anything about the developer , I was fully supportive of John Whitcomb ' s letter which spelled out why it wasn ' t in the Town ' s Comprehensive Plan and was something that was not particularly desirable . The developer seems to be serious , competent , and capable . I am going from being very much opposed however I still need some compelling reasons to consider this although I suspect it might be inevitable unless we come up with some tools to encourage agriculture . Councilwoman Grigorov - It is not inconceivable I would be in favor of rezoning . I would be inclined not to have the project . I liked it because it was a mixture of incomes . If the land cannot be farmed because it is too small it is conceivable I would be for it . 62 TBM 3 / 11 / 96 Councilwoman Russell - There are other ways it could be farmed . It could be used as a sheep farm , horse farm , or what ever . Supervisor Valentino - The farmer has to want to do it . Mr . Walker - Remember this is the Mr . Eddy who wants to farm the little 4 acre parcel of the Town ' s . Supervisor Valentino - As you all know from my labor background and spending alot of time with the working poor and people who need to have better housing , this kind of a mix of housing between affordable and market value is exactly what this community needs . I think it helps strengthen the community . This kind of development close to the core of the City helps bring people from the outlying parts of the community closer to the City to do their shopping and whatever . Councilman Conley - It could be students . Supervisor Valentino - No this is not for students . Councilman Conley - How can anyone say that . They could be low income . Students don ' t have any money . Supervisor Valentino - I have wished for something like this to come along in our community for a long time . I think this particular development would strengthen our community . The proposed DeHarder development would turn out to be a ghetto or a slum . I see this as strengthening our community . I would be willing to have them give us more information for us to look at . This is an opportunity . Mr . Barney - My rough count indicates that probably 4 or 5 members of the Board would , under some circumstances , vote to rezone if you were satisfied with the additional information . Mr . Kanter - It sounds like it is not a consensus to reject it outright . Councilwoman Harrison - What information are we going to ask from them first ? Mr . Kanter - The proposal would come before the Town Board , officially acknowledging receipt of it and then refer the issue to whom ever they wish . Supervisor Valentino - It seems like we should be asking for the regular process we ask for when requesting rezoning . They sent us an application form which is bare bones . I think we should let them proceed and get a more detailed application from them . 63 TBM 3 / 11 / 96 Mr . Barney - Our ordinance states the request for rezoning will be referred to the Planning Board for recommendation . So the question is do you have enough information to refer the issue to the Planning Board . I hear you saying you need more information and then the question would be do you want the information from the Agricultural Committee before you make the referral to the Planning Board ? Councilwoman Russell - That is up to the three people who were not sure how they were going to vote . Councilwoman Harrison - Are we going for further information or are we waiting for them to make application ? Supervisor Valentino - We have decided as far as the application goes they should provide a more detailed application to us . Councilwoman Harrison - I would like to suggest we refer the matter to the Agriculture Committee and then also refer it to perhaps Cooperative Extension and SES for comments on the viability of farming for that property . To me that is an important issue . Mr . Barney - You want this done before you refer to the Planning Board on the rezoning ? Councilwoman Harrison - Definitely . I do not want to waste the Planning Board ' s time either . Councilman Klein - We have a good point . Here we have Mr . Eddy making a great argument on why he cannot farm that parcel and yet he is doing these little patches elsewhere . Councilwoman Russell - EcoVillage is interested in farming the land across the street . Mr . Kanter - Essentially what I am hearing then is we will not schedule them for the April 8th meeting . I will get whatever additional material we can and refer to the Ag Committee and other agricultural interest groups . Mrs . Noteboom - I would like to announce that the gentleman from Channel 7 called me this morning and wanted to know if Saddlewood Farms would be on the agenda this evening . At that point in time it was not and Mr . Kanter then informed me the application had come in . I told him it would not be on the agenda nor discussed this evening . For the record , I would like to the Board know there was an inquiry and that is what I had told him . Supervisor Valentino - Our discussion was informal . 64 TBM 3 / 11 / 96 Councilwoman Russell - Regarding the Alfred Eddy letter , what about the Town ' s liability if an accident should happen on the land owned by the Town while he is farming it ? Mr . Barney - We would enter into an agreement which would include an indemnity provision incorporated into the agreement which says he indemnifies and holds harmless to any loss incurred as a result of any action of his . He would also have insurance policies which would cover . That is how we would address that issue . Mrs . Noteboom - What if the tractor were to tip over on him? Mr . Barney - That is where the indemnification comes in . We could ask him for liability insurance as part of the agreement . Agenda Item No . 25 - EXECUTIVE SESSION : Motion made by Councilwoman Harrison , seconded by Supervisor Valentino to move in to Executive Session to discuss potential litigation . Carried unanimously . The Board began Executive Session at 10 : 00 p . m . Motion made by Councilwoman Harrison , seconded by Councilman Klein to resume regular session . Carried unanimously . The Board resumed regular session at 10 : 17 p . m . Agenda Item No . 26 - ADJOURNMENT : As there was no further business to come before the Town Board motion was made by Councilman Wolff , seconded by Councilman Klein to adjourn . Carried Unanimously . The Supervisor adjourned the meeting at 10 : 22 p . m . espectfully submitted , can Lent Noteboom Town Clerk/ Director of Administrative Services * * * Next Regular Meeting - April 8 , 1996 * * * Minutes Transcribed by Betty F . Poole 65 �Zy OF I p _ 9 TOWN OF ITHACA 126 EAST SENECA STREET, ITHACA, N . Y . 14850 TOWN CLERK 273-1721 HIGHWAY 273-1656 PARKS 273-8035 ENGINEERING 273-1747 PLANNING 273-1747 ZONING 273-1783 FAX (607) 273-1704 Town Board Meeting 3/ 11 /96 Agenda Item No . 11 Resolution No . 36 At a regular meeting of the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca , Tompkins County, New York, held at the Town Hall , at 126 East Seneca Street, Ithaca, New York, in said Town , on March 11 , 1996 , at 5 : 30 p . m . , Prevailing Time . The meeting was called to order by Supervisor Valentino , and upon roll being called , the following were PRESENT: Supervisor Catherine Valentino Councilman David Klein Councilman Edward Conley Councilwoman Caroline Grigorov Councilwoman Ellen Harrison Councilwoman Mary Russell Councilman John P . Wolff RESOLUTION DATED MARCH 11 , 1996 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CONSTRUCTION OF WATER TRANSMISSION METER PITS AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF SERIAL BONDS FOR THE COST OF SUCH PROJECT WHEREAS , the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca has determined that it is in the public interest of the Town for there to be installed master water meters at several locations throughout the Town to measure the consumption of water received from the transmission lines operated by the Southern Cayuga Lake Intermunicipal Water Commission ; and WHEREAS , the Town Engineer has prepared a report, specifications and bid documents for the installation of such meters ; and TB Res. No. 36/1996 Page 2 . WHEREAS , the installation of such meters have been determined to be a type 2 action pursuant to the regulations of the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation promulgated pursuant to the State Environmental Quality Review Act and the laws and regulations of the Town of Ithaca, as being construction of a primary or accessory/appurtenant , non -residential structure or facility having less than 4 , 000 square feet of gross floor area and not involving a change in zoning or a use variance and consistent with local land use controls ; and WHEREAS , the maximum to be expended by the Town of Ithaca for the aforesaid improvement is $ 104 , 033 . 00 ; and WHEREAS , said $ 104 , 033 . 00 maximum estimated cost shall be authorized to be financed by the issuance by the Town of Ithaca of serial bonds with a maximum maturity not in excess of 20 years ; and WHEREAS , said maximum estimated cost is not greater than 1 /10th of 1 % of the full valuation of taxable real property in the area of the Town of Ithaca outside of any villages ; and WHEREAS , it is proposed that the cost of the aforesaid improvement shall be borne by the real property in said Town of Ithaca Water System Benefitted Area by assessing , levying upon , and collecting from the several lots and parcels of land within said Benefitted Area , outside of any village , which the Town Board shall determine and specify to be especially benefitted by the improvement, in amounts sufficient to pay the principal and interest on said serial bonds and bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of the issuance of serial bonds , as the same become due and payable ; and WHEREAS , the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca has held a public hearing upon the plan , report , and map including an estimate of cost in the quest of providing such water improvements on the 11th day of March , 1996 at 6 : 30 p . m . ; and WHEREAS , notice of said public hearing was duly posted and published as required by law; and WHEREAS , said public hearing was duly held at the place and at the time aforesaid and all persons interested in the subject thereof were heard concerning the same ; and WHEREAS , it is now desired to authorize the institution of the project and financing of same , NOW , THEREFORE , BE IT TB Res. No, 36/ 1996 Page 3 . RESOLVED , by the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca as follows : Section 1 . The Town of Ithaca authorizes the construction and installation of the master meter and control valve improvements including the construction of a vault or related building in five locations in the town of Ithaca on Spruce Lane, Sheldon Road , the Apple Orchard , Pine Tree Road , and Pearsall Place , all as more particularly set forth in said report of the Town Engineer. Section 2 . The Town of Ithaca , acting on behalf of the Townwide Water Benefitted Area of the Town , hereby authorizes the expenditure of up to $ 100 , 000 . 00 for such installation and construction . Section 3 . That for the object of accomplishing said project, $ 100 , 000 . 00 of the General Obligations-Serial Bonds of the Town of Ithaca , New York, are hereby authorized to be issued pursuant to the provisions of the Local Finance Law. The bonds and bond anticipation notes shall be payable from assessments levied upon and collected from the several lots and parcels of land deemed benefitted from said improvement and located in the Town of Ithaca Water System Benefitted Area , 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 . Section 4 . It is hereby determined that the estimated expense of the aforesaid improvement does not exceed 1 / 1 0th of 1 % of the full valuation of the taxable real property of the area of said Town outside of villages and , therefore , in accordance with the provisions of subdivision 13 of Section 209-0 of the Town Law, the permission of the State Comptroller is not required for such improvement . Section 5 . It is hereby determined that the period of probable usefulness of the aforesaid specific objects or purposes is 20 years , pursuant to Subdivision 30 of Paragraph a of Section 11 . 00 of the Local Finance Law . It is further determined that the maximum maturity of the serial bonds herein authorized will exceed five years . Section 6 . The full faith and credit of said Town of Ithaca , Tompkins County, New York , are hereby irrevocably pledged to the payment of the principal of and interest on said bonds as the same respectfully become due and payable . An annual appropriation shall be made in each year sufficient to pay the principal of and interest on such bonds becoming due and payable in such year. There shall annually be levied assessments upon the lots and parcels of land deemed benefitted from said improvement and located in the Town of Ithaca Water System Benefitted Area sufficient to pay the principal of and interest on such bonds as the same become due and payable . TB Res . No. 36/ 1996 Page 4. Section 7 . Such bonds shall be in fully registered form and shall be signed in the name of the Town of Ithaca , New York , by the manual or facsimile signature of its Supervisor, and a facsimile of its corporate seal shall be imprinted thereon and attested by the manual or facsimile signature of its Town Clerk, Section 8 . The powers and duties of advertising such bonds for sale , conducting the sale and awarding the bonds , are hereby delegated to the Town Supervisor, who shall advertise such bonds for sale , conduct the sale, and award the bonds in such manner as he or she shall deem best for the interests of said Town , provided , however, that in the exercise of these delegated powers , he or she shall comply fully with the provisions of the Local Finance Law and any order or rule of the State Comptroller applicable to the sale of municipal bonds . The receipt of the Supervisor shall be a full acquittance to the purchased of such bonds, who shall not be obliged to see to the application of the purchase money. Section 9 .. Subject to the provisions of the Local Finance Law, the power to authorize the issuance and to sell bond anticipation notes in anticipation of the issuance and sale of the serial bonds herein authorized , including renewals of such notes , is hereby delegated to the Supervisor, the Chief Fiscal Officer. Such notes shall be of such terms , form and contents , and shall be sold in such manner as may be prescribed by said Supervisor, consistent with the provisions of the Local Finance Law. Section 10 . All other matters , except as provided herein relating to such bonds, including determining whether to issue such serial bonds having substantially level or declining debt service and all matters related thereto , prescribing whether manual or facsimile signatures shall appear on said bonds , prescribing the method for the recording of ownership of said bonds , appointing the fiscal agent or agents for said bonds , providing for the printing and delivery of said bonds (and if said bonds are to be executed in the name of the Town by the facsimile signature of the Supervisor, providing for the manual countersignature of a fiscal agent or of a designated official of the Town ) , the date , denominations , maturities and interest payment dates , place or places of payment , and also including the consolidation with other issues , shall be determined by the Supervisor . It is hereby determined that it is to the financial advantage of the Town of Ithaca not to impose and collect from registered owners of such serial bonds any charges for mailing , shipping and insuring bonds transferred or exchanged by the fiscal agent , and accordingly , pursuant to paragraph c of Section 70 . 00 of the Local Finance Law , no such charges shall be so collected by the fiscal agent . Such bonds shall contain substantially the recital of validity clause provided for in Section 52 . 00 of the Local Finance Law and shall otherwise be in such form and contain such recitals in addition to those required by Section 52 . 00 of the Local Finance Law , as the Town Supervisor shall determine . TB Res , No, 36/ 1996 Page 5 . Section 11 . This resolution shall constitute a statement of official intent for purposes of Treasury Regulations Section 1 . 150- 1 . Other than as specified in this resolution , no moneys are , or are reasonably expected to be , reserved , allocated on a long-term basis , or otherwise set aside with respect to the permanent funding of the object or purpose described herein . Section 12 . The validity of such bonds may be contested only if: 1 . Such bonds are authorized for an object or purchase for which said Town is not authorized to expend money, or 2 . The provisions of law which should be complied with at the date of publication of this resolution are not substantially complied with , and an action , suit or proceeding contesting such validity is commenced within 20 days after the date of publication , or 3 . Such bonds are authorized in violation of the provision of the Constitution . Section 13 . The Town Supervisor is authorized to enter into a master meter agreement with the other members of the Southern Cayuga Lake Intermunicipal Water Commission pursuant to which the installation of the master meters both in and out of the Town of Ithaca are being installed , and pursuant to which the Town of Ithaca will pay its pro- rata share of the cost of same as a participant of the Southern Cayuga Lake Intermunicipal Water Commission . Section 14 . This resolution shall be published in full by the Town Clerk of the Town of Ithaca , together with a notice in substantially the form prescribed by Section 81 . 00 of said Local Finance Law, such publication to be in the Ithaca Journal , a newspaper published in the City of Ithaca and having a general circulation within such Town . Section 15 . This resolution shall take effect immediately, unless a referendum is requested , in which event it shall take effect , if approved at such referendum , upon such approval . TB Res. No . 36/1996 Page 6 . The question of adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly put to a vote on a roll call , which resulted as follows: MOVED : Councilman John P . Wolff SECONDED : Councilman David Klein Supervisor Valentino Voting Aye Councilperson Klein Voting Aye Councilperson Conley Voting Aye Councilperson Grigorov Voting Aye Councilperson Harrison Voting Aye Councilperson Russell . Voting Aye Councilperson Wolff Voting Aye The resolution was thereupon duly adopted . Joan Lent Noteboom , Town Clerk fly OF I T� F a TOWN OF ITHACA � 2' o4`b 126 EAST SENECA STREET , ITHACA, N . Y . 14850 Y TOWN CLERK 273-1721 HIGHWAY 273-1656 PARKS 273-8035 ENGINEERING 273-1747 PLANNING 273-1747 ZONING 273-1783 FAX (607) 273-1704 Town Board Meeting 3/11 /96 Agenda Item No , 13 Adoption of Statement of Findings Ithacare Center Senior Living Community Environmental Impact Statement and Enactment of an Amendment to Local Law No . 1 of the Year 1994 Resolution No , 37 WHEREAS , Ithacare Center has requested Site Plan Approval from the Town of Ithaca Planning Board for the proposed Senior Living Community to consist of a 115 , 000 +/- square foot building with 60 adult care units , 20 assisted living units , and 80 independent living units , to be located on the west side of Danby Road approximately 2 , 000 feet south of the entrance to Ithaca College on that 28 +/- acre portion of Town of Ithaca Tax Parcel No . 39= 1 - 1 . 3 designated as Special Land Use District No . 7 , and WHEREAS , the Planning Board of the Town of Ithaca made a positive declaration of Environmental Significance on December 9 , 1994 , at the direction of the Supreme Court of the State of New York , Tompkins County, by judgement dated October 13 , 1994 , and entered in the Tompkins County Clerk' s Office October 17, 1994 , directing Ithacare Center to prepare a Draft Environmental Impact Statement ( DEIS ) , and WHEREAS , Ithacare Center had a DEIS prepared which has thoroughly examined possible adverse environmental impacts of the proposed Senior Living Community and has proposed mitigating measures to minimize such impacts , and WHEREAS , the Town of Ithaca Planning Board , as Lead Agency, with the assistance of Town Staff , reviewed the DEIS submitted on May 31 , 1995 , and on June 20 , 1995 , adopted a resolution finding the DEIS to be satisfactory with respect to its scope , content , and adequacy for the purpose of public review, and WHEREAS , the Planning Board held a public hearing on July 18 , 1995 in order to solicit public comment on the DEIS , and received substantial public comment, and (2) WHEREAS , the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca , as an Involved Agency, received copies of the DEIS , and several members of the Town Board sent comments on the DEIS to the Planning Board , and WHEREAS , the Planning Board and Ithacare Center agreed to extend the date for filing of the FEIS in order to allow more time to adequately prepare it , and WHEREAS , the Planning Board as Lead Agency, has responded in the FEIS to all substantive public comments received , and on December 19 , 1995 , accepted in substance the proposed responses to comments received on the DEIS , and WHEREAS , the Planning Board of the Town of Ithaca, as Lead Agency, on December 19 , 1995 , accepted the Final Environmental Impact Statement for the Ithacare Center Senior Living Community for filing , having duly considered the potential adverse environmental impacts and proposed mitigating measures as required under 6 NYCRR 617 (the SEQR regulations) , and WHEREAS , the Planning Board of the Town of Ithaca has filed a Notice of Completion of Final EIS , issued the FEIS as required under 6 NYCRR 617 . 10 and 617 .21 , and distributed the FEIS to involved and interested agencies and the public, and WHEREAS , in a letter dated December 22 , 1995 , Ithacare Center, Inc . , did agree to extend the time frame for the preparation and adoption of a Statement of Findings for the Ithacare Center Senior Living Community project until January 23 , 1996 , or thereabouts , and WHEREAS , the Planning Board of the Town of Ithaca, as Lead Agency, on January 23 , 1996 , did adopt the Statement of Findings for the Final Environmental Impact Statement for the proposed Ithacare Center Senior Living Community Site Plan , and as part of that Statement of Findings , has indicated that the site plan identified as Alternative B . 3 is the alternative which minimizes the adverse environmental effects of the proposed project to the maximum extent practicable, and WHEREAS , the Planning Board of the Town of Ithaca , at a Public Hearing on February 6 , 1996 , has reviewed and accepted as adequate for purposes of Preliminary Site Plan Approval a submission entitled " Preliminary Site Plan , Ithacare Center , Ithaca , New York , Senior Living Community, " consisting of a series of drawings numbered SK- UJ ( Preliminary Site Plan - Alternative B . 3) , 1.4 ( Planting & Materials Plan ) , L= 5 (Trail Plan ) , L- 6 and L- 7 ( Details) , and A- 6R ( Elevations) , prepared by L. Robert Kimball & Associates , and dated January 30 , 1996 , and other application materials , and (3) WHEREAS , the Planning Board of the Town of Ithaca did grant Preliminary Site Plan Approval to the proposed Ithacare Center Senior Living Community on February 61 1996 , as described above , and WHEREAS , the Planning Board of the Town of Ithaca has recommended that the Town Board modify the provisions of Special Land Use District (SLUD) No . 7 to permit the Final Site Plan to incorporate the building footprint and configuration of Alternative B . 3 as described in the EIS , and as shown in the Preliminary Site Plan submission dated January 30 , 1996 , described above , and the necessary site improvements to implement that alternative , and WHEREAS , the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca has reviewed the DEIS , FEIS , and the Town of Ithaca Planning Board's Statement of Findings dated January 23 , 1996 , along with the Preliminary Site Plan submission dated January 30 , 1996 , and is considering enacting an amendment to Local Law No . 1 of the Year 1994 creating Special Land Use District No . 7 , which amendment authorizes re- location of the proposed Ithacare Center Senior Living Community building to permit the building footprint and configuration of Alternative B . 3 as shown on the Preliminary Site Plan submission described above ; NOW , THEREFORE , BE IT RESOLVED , that the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca , acting as an Involved Agency in the environmental review of the proposed Ithacare Center Senior Living Community, concurs with the Town of Ithaca Planning Board ' s Statement of Findings (January 23 , 1996 ) , and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED , that the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca hereby adopts the Statement of Findings (Originally Adopted by the Town of Ithaca Planning Board January 23 , 1996) ( Revised by the Town of Ithaca Town Board March 11 , 1996) for the Ithacare Center Senior Living Community , as presented at the Town Board meeting of March 11 , 1996 , MOVED : Councilwoman Grigorov SECONDED : Councilman Conley Supervisor Valentino , aye ; Councilwoman Grigorov , aye ; Councilman Klein , aye ; Councilwoman Harrison , aye ; Councilman Conley, aye ; Councilwoman Russell , aye ; Councilman Wolff, aye . Carried unanimously. DATED : March 11 , 1996 'r► .1'zr T- Jo' n Lent Noteboom , Town Clerk �1y OF 1P F a TOWN OF ITHACA 126 EAST SENECA STREET, ITHACA , N . Y . 14850 TOWN CLERK 273-1721 HIGHWAY 273-1656 PARKS 273-8035 ENGINEERING 273-1747 PLANNING 273-1747 ZONING 273-1783 FAX (607) 273-1704 Town Board Meeting 3/11 /96 Agenda Item No . 15 Enactment Local Law No , 2/1996 Amending Zoning Ordinance = Ithacare Senior Living Community Building Special Land Use District Number 7 . Resolution No . 38 WHEREAS , the properly advertised public hearing has been held to consider a, "LOCAL LAW TO AMEND THE ZONING ORDINANCE BY AMENDING LOCAL LAW NUMBER 1 FOR THE YEAR 1994 TO PERMIT RELOCATION OF THE ITHACARE SENIOR LIVING COMMUNITY BUILDING IN SPECIAL LAND USE DISTRICT NUMBER 7 ON DANBY ROAD OWNED BY ITHACARE CENTER SERVICES , INC . " , now therefore be it RESOLVED , the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca does hereby enact Local Law No . 2/ 1996 a, " LOCAL LAW TO AMEND THE ZONING ORDINANCE BY AMENDING LOCAL LAW NUMBER 1 FOR THE YEAR 1994 TO PERMIT RELOCATION OF THE ITHACARE SENIOR LIVING COMMUNITY BUILDING IN SPECIAL LAND USE DISTRICT NUMBER 7 ON DANBY ROAD OWNED BY ITHACARE CENTER SERVICES , INC . " ; and be it further RESOLVED , the Town Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to file the said Local Law No . 2/ 1996 as required by law . MOVED : Councilman Conley SECONDED : Councilman Klein Supervisor Valentino , aye ; Councilwoman Grigorov , aye ; Councilman Klein , aye ; Councilwoman Harrison , aye ; Councilman Conley, aye ; Councilwoman Russell , aye ; Councilman Wolff , abstain . Motion carried . DATED : March 11 , 1996 n , i Joan Lent Noteboom , Town Clerk OF 1P F 9 TOWN OF ITHACA 2' 044- 126 EAST SENECA STREET, ITHACA, N . Y . 14850 TOWN CLERK 273-1721 HIGHWAY 273-1656 PARKS 273-8035 ENGINEERING 273-1747 PLANNING 273-1747 ZONING 273-1783 FAX (607) 273-1704 Town Board Meeting 3/11 /96 Agenda Item No. 16 Review of Ithacare Rezoning Resolution No . 39 WHEREAS , the Town of Ithaca adopted a local law rezoning certain lands on Route 968- Danby Road from Industrial to Special Land Use District Number 7 ; and WHEREAS , such rezoning was at the request of Ithacare Center Services , Inc . In order to permit Ithacare, Inc . , a not-for- profit corporation , to construct a facility that would provide assisted care for principally the elderly of the community; and WHEREAS , the Town adopted a resolution at the same time as the rezoning determining that if the Ithacare proposal had not commenced construction by February 11 1996 , the Town would review the status of the rezoning to reconsider whether the rezoning should remain effective ; and WHEREAS , Ithacare has not commenced construction due to the legal proceedings relating to the environmental review of the project which have delayed the project by at least a year; and WHEREAS , the Town desires to allow Ithacare an additional two years to commence construction before necessitating a review of the Special Land Use zoning ; NOW , THEREFORE , IT IS RESOLVED , that if Ithacare Center Services , Inc . has not commenced construction in a substantial manner pursuant to a validly issued Town of Ithaca building permit by February 1 , 1998 , the Town Board will review the status of the entire proposal and consider whether to continue the zoning of such area as a special land use district or whether such area should be rezoned back to an industrial district or to another type of district compatible with the directions and intent of the Comprehensive Plan ; and it is further RESOLVED , that nothing in this resolution , nor in the action rezoning such land to Special Land Use District Number 7 , shall preclude the Town from considering at any time the appropriateness of the current zoning and , in particular, the possibility even if construction has begun , of zoning the area into some type of institutional zone or district as part of the overall revision of the Town ' s Zoning Ordinance . TB Res . No . 3911996 Page 2 . MOVED: Councilwoman Harrison SECONDED : Councilman Conley Supervisor Valentino , aye; Councilwoman Grigorov, aye; Councilman Klein , aye; Councilwoman Harrison , aye ; Councilman Conley, aye; Councilwoman Russell , aye; Councilman Wolff , abstain . Motion carried . DATED : March 11 , 1996 Joan Lent Noteboom , Town Clerk �1y OF Ir F a TOWN OF ITHACA 1. 4t �04� I 126 EAST SENECA STREET, ITHACA , N . Y. 14850 Y TOWN CLERK 273-1721 HIGHWAY 273-1656 PARKS 273-8035 ENGINEERING 273-1747 PLANNING 273-1747 ZONING 273-1783 FAX (607) 273-1704 Town Board Meeting 3/11 /96 Agenda Item No . 17 Referral Local Law Review Six Mile Creek Conservation District To Planning Board Resolution No, 40 BE IT RESOLVED , that the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca does hereby refer the proposed , "LOCAL LAW AMENDING THE TOWN OF ITHACA ZONING ORDINANCE BY ESTABLISHING THE SIX MILE CREEK VALLEY CONSERVATION DISTRICT' dated February 2 , 1996 to the Planning Board for their review and consideration ; and be it further RESOLVED , the Planning Board is hereby directed to provide the Town Board with their written recommendations regarding the proposed Local Law upon completion of their review and consideration . MOVED : Councilwoman Harrison MOVED : Supervisor Valentino Supervisor Valentino , aye ; Councilwoman Grigorov, aye ; Councilman Klein , aye ; Councilwoman Harrison , aye ; Councilman Conley, aye ; Councilwoman Russell , aye ; Councilman Wolff, aye . Carried unanimously. DATED : March 11 , 1996 n � n Joan Lent Noteboom , Town Clerk OF I7P F a TOWN OF ITHACA ,�,� �04� 126 EAST SENECA STREET , ITHACA , N . Y. 14850 TOWN CLERK 273-1721 HIGHWAY 273-1656 PARKS 273-8035 ENGINEERING 273-1747 PLANNING 273-1747 ZONING 273-1783 FAX (607) 273-1704 Town Board Meeting 03/11 /96 Agenda Item No , 18 (D-3) Budget Amendment - Flood Damage Resolution No . 41 (D-3) WHEREAS , there was extensive damage to Stone Quarry Road , Sandbank Road , and other areas of the Town due to flooding that will cost the Town an estimated $ 108 , 675 . 00 to repair and WHEREAS , Federal agencies FEMA and FHWA are expected to cover approximately 87% of the repair costs with appropriated fund balance covering the rest of the expense and WHEREAS , according to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) as required by NYS Department of Audit and Control it is too early in our fiscal year to appropriate fund balance , and WHEREAS , NYS Department of Audit and Control , Office of the State Comptroller has established revenue and expenditure accounts to charge with the costs of repairs , now therefore be it RESOLVED , that the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca does hereby authorize the establishment of revenue accounts DB4960 FEMA Aid and DB4961 FHWA Aid and expenditure accounts D68760 . 100 Flood Repairs , Personal Services ; DB8760 . 102 Flood Repairs , Personal Services O . T . ; D138760 . 400 Flood Repairs , Contractual Expenses ; D68761 . 100 Stone Quarry Repair, Personal Services ; D68761 . 102 Stone Quarry Repair, Personal Service O . T. ; DB8761 . 400 Stone Quarry Repair, Contractual Expenses as prescribed by the Office of the State Comptroller and be it further RESOLVED , that the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca does hereby approve and authorize the following budget for these accounts : DB4960 FEMA Aid $95 , 000 . 00 DB4961 FHWA Aid $303000 . 00 D138760 . 100 Personal Sery $22 , 500 . 00 DB8760 . 102 Personal Sery OT $ 10 , 000 . 00 D68760 . 400 Contractual Exp $ 62 , 500 . 00 DB8761 A 00 Personal Sery $ 13 , 000 . 00 D138761 . 102 Personal Sery OT $ 21000 . 00 D138761 . 400 Contractual Exp $ 15 , 000 . 00 TB Res . No. 41 (D-3) 3/11 /96 Page 2 . and be it further RESOLVED , that the remainder of the budget for flood repairs be established in accordance with GAAP at such time as we are able to appropriated fund balance . MOVED : Councilwoman Harrison SECONDED : Councilman Conley Supervisor Valentino, aye ; Councilwoman Grigorov, aye ; Councilman Klein , aye ; Councilwoman Harrison , aye; Councilman Conley , aye ; Councilwoman Russell , aye ; Councilman Wolff, aye. Carried unanimously. DATED : March 11 , 1996 Joan Lent Noteboom , Town Clerk OF 1p ti TOWN OF ITHACA 126 EAST SENECA STREET , ITHACA, N . Y . 14850 � Y TOWN CLERK 273-1721 HIGHWAY 273-1656 PARKS 273-8035 ENGINEERING 273-1747 PLANNING 273-1747 ZONING 273-1783 FAX (607) 273-1704 Town Board Meeting 3/11 /96 Agenda Items 18 (A) = 18 (H) , 18 ((J ) - 18 ( P) , 18 (R) Consent Agenda Items Resolution No . 41 (A) =41 (H ) , 41 (J )-41 (P) , 41 (R) BE IT RESOLVED , that the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca hereby approves and/or adopts the Consent Agenda Item resolutions 18 (B) - 18 (D , 1 -4) , 18 ( F) - 18 ( H ) , 18 (J ) - 18 (0) , and 18( R) . Consent Agenda Items 18 (A) and 18( P) are approved as amended by notations on the individual resolutions . Consent Agenda Items 18 (E) will be considered on April 8 , 1996 . Consent Agenda Items 18 (I ) , and 18 (Q) shall be considered separately . MOVED : Councilwoman Harrison SECONDED : Councilman Conley Supervisor Valentino , aye ; Councilwoman Grigorov , aye; Councilman Klein , aye ; Councilwoman Harrison , aye ; Councilman Conley, aye; Councilwoman Russell , aye ; Councilman Wolff , aye . Carried unanimously. DATED : March 11 , 1996 IV Joan Lent Noteboom , Town Clerk OF 1p a TOWN OF ITHACA 2104`� 126 EAST SENECA STREET , ITHACA , N .Y . 14850 TOWN CLERK 273-1721 HIGHWAY 273-1656 PARKS 273-8035 ENGINEERING 273-1747 PLANNING 273-1747 ZONING 273-1783 FAX (607) 273-1704 Town Board Meeting 3/ 11 /96 Agenda Item No . 18 (A) Town Board Minutes - 2/12/96 Resolution No . 41 (A) WHEREAS , the Town Clerk has presented the Town Board Meeting Minutes for the regular meeting held February 12 , 1996 to the Town Board for their review and approval ; and WHEREAS , the Town Board has reviewed and approved the said minutes with the following amendment; now therefore be it _ RESOLVED , the Town Board does hereby approve and adopt the said minutes with the following amendment as the official minutes of the Town Board for the regular meeting held February 12 , 1996 , Present Draft: Pg , 38 , Paragraph 8 - " Supervisor Whitcomb" Amendment : Pg . 38 , Paragraph 8 - " Supervisor Valentino" MOVED : Councilwoman Harrison SECONDED : Councilman Conley Supervisor Valentino , aye ; Councilwoman Grigorov , aye ; Councilman Klein , aye ; Councilwoman Harrison , aye ; Councilman Conley, aye ; Councilwoman Russell , aye ; Councilman Wolff , aye . Carried unanimously. DATED : March 11 , 1996 � - Joan Lent Noteboom , Town Clerk r OF 1p TOWN OF ITHACA 126 EAST SENECA STREET , ITHACA , N . Y . 14850 TOWN CLERK 273-1721 HIGHWAY 273-1656 PARKS 273-8035 ENGINEERING 273-1747 PLANNING 273-1747 ZONING 273-1783 FAX (607) 273-1704 Town Board Meeting 3/11 /96 Agenda Item No . 18 ( B) Town of Ithaca Warrants Resolution No. 41 ( 13) WHEREAS , the abstracts with the following numbered listing of vouchers have been presented to the Town Board for approval of payment; and WHEREAS , said abstracts have been audited for payment by the Town Board; now therefore be it RESOLVED , that the Town Board does hereby authorize the payment of said vouchers as numbered and listed on the abstracts . General Townwide Vouchers : No . 64 , $20 , 135 . 17 ; No . 65 , $704 . 00; No . 66 , $50 . 00 ; No . 67 , $ 18 , 620 . 90 ; No . 68 , $ 1 , 378 . 63 ; No . 69 , $ 1 , 474 . 00 ; No . 70 , $6 , 442 . 78 ; No . 71 , $ 103 . 50 ; No . 72=73 , Voided ; No . 74 , $600 . 00 ; No . 75 , Voided ; No . 7& 177 , $78 , 458 . 17 . General Outside Village Vouchers : No . 33 , $ 14 , 064 . 91 ; No . 34 , $ 12 , 761 .23 ; No . 35 , $ 941 . 57 ; No . 36 , $47429452 ; No . 37- 537 $37929 . 56 . Highway Vouchers : No . 44 , $ 10 , 919 . 84 ; No. 45 , $ 12 , 724. 15 ; No . 46 , $937 . 68 ; No . 47 , $5 , 041 . 68 ; No . 4&86 , $ 171 , 973 . 11 . Water & Sewer Vouchers : No . 15 , $ 1 , 145 . 83 ; No . 16, $ 1 , 109 . 38 ; No . 17, $84. 87; No. 19 , $ 100 , 564 , 82 ; No . 21 -29 , $ 16 , 243 . 49 . No . 19 , $54 , 256 , 15 ; No . 20 , $ 1 , 144 . 46 ; No . 21 , $ 1 , 176 . 85 ; No . 22 , $88 . 66 ; No . 23=25 , $ 168 , 396 . 82 ; No . 26= 34 , $ 141 , 386 . 19 . Lighting District Vouchers : No . 5 -7 , $ 1 , 150 . 87 . Fire Protection District Vouchers : No . 1 -2 , $845 , 334 . 50 . MOVED : Councilwoman Harrison SECONDED : Councilman Conley Supervisor Valentino , aye ; Councilwoman Grigorov , aye ; Councilman Klein , aye ; Councilwoman Harrison , aye ; Councilman Conley , aye ; Councilwoman Russell , aye ; Councilman Wolff , aye . Carried unanimously. DATED : March 11 , 1996 ° r >•�. Joan Lent Noteboom , Town Clerk OFir F a TOWN OF ITHACA 41,� �04�- 126 EAST SENECA STREET , ITHACA , N . Y . 14850 Y TOWN CLERK 273-1721 HIGHWAY 273-1656 PARKS 273-8035 ENGINEERING 273-1747 PLANNING 273-1747 ZONING 273-1783 FAX (607) 273-1704 Town Board Meeting 3/11 /96 Agenda Item No . 18 (C) Records Management Disposition Listing Resolution No . 41 (C) WHEREAS , the Town of Ithaca has completed the inventory phase of the Records Management Program as outlined by the State Archives and Records Administration (SARA) ; and WHEREAS , the Records Management Officer has determined that the attached listing of outdated and duplicate copies of records are eligible for disposition according to the Records Retention and Disposition Schedule MU - 1 ; and WHEREAS , the Supervisor, Town Clerk , and Department Heads shall review and approve disposition of said records before disposition ; now therefore be it RESOLVED , the Town Board does hereby authorize and direct the Records Management Officer to dispose of the records as described in the attached listing according to the procedure developed by SARA. MOVED : Councilwoman Harrison SECONDED : Councilman Conley Supervisor Valentino , aye ; Councilwoman Grigorov, aye ; Councilman Klein , aye ; Councilwoman Harrison , aye ; Councilman Conley, aye ; Councilwoman Russell , aye ; Councilman Wolff , aye . Carried unanimously. DATED : March 11 , 1996 tcwN . 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Y. 14850 Y TOWN CLERK 273-1721 HIGHWAY 273-1656 PARKS 273-8035 ENGINEERING 273-1747 PLANNING 273-1747 ZONING 273-1783 FAX (607) 273-1704 TO : Joan Noteboom Town Clerk FROM : Gail Kroll Secretary DATE : January 30 , 1996 RE : Records Disposition Please submit the following records for disposition . 1989 Payroll Time Cards ( copies ) 1989 Time Sheets 1989 Correspondents ( some copies ) 1989 Requisitions ( yellow copies ) 1989 Purchase Orders ( yellow copies ) 1989 Town Board Reports from Highway Superintendent ( copies ) 1986 Snow Removal Contract Please let me know when I can dispose of them . Thanks . ghk OF rT� a TOWN OF ITHACA 126 EAST SENECA STREET , ITHACA , N . Y. 14850 TOWN CLERK 273-1721 HIGHWAY 273-1656 PARKS 273-8035 ENGINEERING 273-1747 PLANNING 273-1747 ZONING 273-1783 FAX (607) 273-1704 Town Board Meeting 3/11 /96 Agenda Item No . 18 (D- 1 ) Budget Amendment = Water Fund Resolution No . 41 ( D- 1 ) WHEREAS , the Town Board by Resolution No. 29 and Resolution No 31 adopted on February 12 , 1996 authorized the expenditure of $ 11 , 700 . 00 for repairs to the Christopher Circle Pump House , and the expenditure of $4, 000 . 00 to dispose of transformers at the Pearsall Place Pump Station ; and WHEREAS , budgeted appropriations in the 1996 Town of Ithaca Water Fund are insufficient to cover the costs of the said expenditures; and WHEREAS , to maintain compliance with the Town of Ithaca Procurement Policy it is necessary that a budget amendment be approved by the Town Board to cover the said expenditures ; now therefore be it RESOLVED , the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca does hereby approve the following budget amendments to cover the cost of the repairs to the Christopher Circle Pump House and the disposal of transformers at the Pearsall Place Pump Station . From : F8340 . 485 $2 , 000 . 00 From : F8340 . 488 $2 , 000 . 00 To : F8340 . 486 $2 , 000 . 00 To : F8340 . 486 $2 , 000 . 00 From : F8340 . 487 S2 , 000 . 00 To : F8340 . 486 $2 , 000 .00 Said transfer will result in the following budget appropriations : F8340 . 485 , $ 8 , 000 . 00 ; F8340 . 4861 $ 16 , 000 . 00 ; F8340 , 4871 $8 , 000 . 00 ; F8340 . 4881 $8 , 000 . 00 . MOVED : Councilwoman Harrison SECONDED : Councilman Conley Supervisor Valentino , aye ; Councilwoman Grigorov , aye ; Councilman Klein , aye; Councilwoman Harrison , aye ; Councilman Conley, aye ; Councilwoman Russell , aye ; Councilman Wolff, aye . Carried unanimously. DATED : March 11 , 1996 , I � r Joan Lent Noteboom , Town Clerk OF 1p TOWN OF ITHACA � 126 EAST SENECA STREET , ITHACA , N . Y . 14850 TOWN CLERK 273-1721 HIGHWAY 273-1656 PARKS 273-8035 ENGINEERING 273-1747 PLANNING 273-1747 ZONING 273-1783 FAX (607) 273-1704 Town Board Meeting 3/11 /96 Agenda Item No . 18 (D-2) Budget Amendment - General Fund Elections Resolution No . 41 (D-2) WHEREAS , the Town of Ithaca is conducting a Special Election on Proposition No . 1 authorizing the acquisition and construction of a new Town Hall on March 12 , 1996 ; and WHEREAS , the Town Board wishes to have kept a separate accounting of the costs incurred by the town for the said Special Election ; and WHEREAS , it is necessary for the Town Board to appropriate funds to cover the costs of the Special Election ; now therefore be it RESOLVED , the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca does hereby authorize the following budget amendment be made to the General Fund in order to separately account for ;k4and fund the expenses incurred by the town for the Special Election on Proposition No . 1 authorizing the acquisition and construction of a new Town Hall on March 12 , 19960 General Fund : FROM : Contingency Al 9904400 $4 , 000 . 00 TO : Elections Contractual Al 450 , 401 $4 , 000 . 00 MOVED: Councilwoman Harrison SECONDED : Councilman Conley Supervisor Valentino , aye ; Councilwoman Grigorov , aye ; Councilman Klein , aye ; Councilwoman Harrison , aye ; Councilman Conley, aye; Councilwoman Russell , aye ; Councilman Wolff, aye . Carried unanimously. DATED : March 11 , 1996 om ?\j - LA ,I)l Joan Lent Noteboom , Town Clerk fly OF jr� TOWN OF ITHACA 126 EAST SENECA STREET , ITHACA , N . Y . 14850 � Y TOWN CLERK 273-1721 HIGHWAY 273-1656 PARKS 273-8035 ENGINEERING 273-1747 PLANNING 273-1747 ZONING 273-1783 FAX (607) 273-1704 Town Board Meeting 3/ 11 /96 Agenda Item No , 18 (J ) PROCLAMATION Ithaca-Tompkins County Trail Week Resolution No , 41 (J ) WHEREAS , it is widely recognized that the natural beauty of the Ithaca=Tompkins County Area is one of its most prized resources , and . WHEREAS , the development of trails , including greenways and bikeways , provide recreational opportunities for residents and visitors to the Ithaca-Tompkins County area to enjoy and appreciate the immense beauty of the area, and WHEREAS , the presence of trails encourages community pride and cohesiveness by providing pleasant routes for walking , biking , and learning more about the natural and cultural environments , and WHEREAS , the utilization of trails for transportation purposes provides other societal benefits such as enhanced health , reduced consumption of fossil fuels and automobile traffic , improved air quality, and the preservation of biological diversity of plant and animal species by maintaining connections between natural communities , now therefore be it RESOLVED , that the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca , New York by the power vested in them by the citizens of Ithaca , do hereby proclaim that the week of March 7- 13 , 1996 shall be celebrated as Ithaca -Tompkins County Trail Week in the Town of Ithaca , and they urge all citizens and visitors to the Ithaca-Tompkins County Area to join in actively utilizing and enjoying the existing trails while supporting the development of additional trails that will further enhance the experience and quality of life within the area . TB Res. No . 41 (J ) 3/11 /96 Page 2 . IN WITNESS WHEREOF , I have hereunto set my had and caused the great seal of the Town of Ithaca to be affixed this 11th day of March , 1996 . J an Lent Noteboom , Town Clerk Catherine Valentino , Supervisor MOVED : Councilwoman Harrison SECONDED : Councilman Conley Supervisor Valentino , aye; Councilwoman Grigorov, aye ; Councilman Klein , aye ; Councilwoman Harrison , aye; Councilman Conley, aye; Councilwoman Russell , aye ; Councilman Wolff, aye . Carried unanimously. DATED : March 11 , 1996 OF' Ip F TOWN OF ITHACA 126 EAST SENECA STREET , ITHACA , N . Y . 14850 � Y TOWN CLERK 273-1721 HIGHWAY 273-1656 PARKS 273-8035 ENGINEERING 273-1747 PLANNING 273-1747 ZONING 273-1783 FAX (607) 273- 1704 Town Board Meeting 03/ 11 /96 Agenda Item No. 18 (D-4) Budget Amendment - Overtime for Highway Office Personnel Resolution No . 41 (D-4) WHEREAS , due to flood damage there has been a sharp increase in supplies ordered , citizen telephone calls and general day to day operation of the Highway Superintendent' s office , and WHEREAS , federal funding for repairs to flood damaged areas has caused increased paper work for office staff , now therefore be it RESOLVED , that the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca does hereby approve and authorize the establishment of account A5010 . 102 Highway Superintendent Personal Service O .T . to be budgeted for $2 , 000 . 00 to cover the cost of overtime for Gail Kroll , Secretary. Funds to be transferred from account Al 990 . 4 , Contingency . MOVED : Councilwoman Harrison SECONDED : Councilman Conley Supervisor Valentino , aye ; Councilwoman Grigorov , aye ; Councilman Klein , aye ; Councilwoman Harrison , aye ; Councilman Conley, aye ; Councilwoman Russell , aye ; Councilman Wolff , aye . Carried unanimously. DATED : March 11 , 1996 Joan Lent Noteboom , Town Clerk OF 1 T� 9 TOWN OF ITHACA ,�,� �o4'b 126 EAST SENECA STREET, ITHACA, N . Y . 14850 � Y TOWN CLERK 273-1721 HIGHWAY 273-1656 PARKS 273-8035 ENGINEERING 273-1747 PLANNING 273-1747 ZONING 273-1783 FAX (607) 273-1704 Town Board Meeting 3/11 /96 Agenda Item No . 18 (F) Bolton Point Warrants Resolution No . 41 (F) WHEREAS , the abstracts with the following numbered listing of vouchers for Bolton Point have been presented to the Town Board for approval of payment; and WHEREAS , said abstract has been audited for payment by the Town Board ; now therefore be it RESOLVED , that the Town Board hereby authorizes the payment of said vouchers as numbered and listed on the abstract . Operating Fund Vouchers : No . 917-964 , $ 130 , 664 . 69 . Water Prepaid : No . 904- 915 , $85 , 799 . 249 MOVED : Councilwoman Harrison SECONDED : Councilman Conley Supervisor Valentino , aye ; Councilwoman Grigorov , aye ; Councilman Klein , aye ; Councilwoman Harrison , aye ; Councilman Conley, aye ; Councilwoman Russell , aye ; Councilman Wolff , aye . Carried unanimously. DATED : March 11 , 1996 r• -�vcc ,� Joan Lent Noteboom , Town Clerk �Ty OF I r _ 9 TOWN OF ITHACA 21 126 EAST SENECA STREET , ITHACA, N . Y . 14850 TOWN CLERK 273-1721 HIGHWAY 273-1656 PARKS 273-8035 ENGINEERING 273-1747 PLANNING 273-1747 ZONING 273-1783 FAX (607) 273-1704 Town Board Meeting 3/11 /96 Agenda Item No . 18(G) Refund Incorrect Delinquent Charges 1996 Property Tax Bill Resolution No . 41 (G ) WHEREAS , it has been determined that delinquent charges in the amount of $408 . 15 were inadvertently added to the Town and County Tax Bill No . 4581 , Tax Parcel No . 71 . - 1 = 32 instead of being added to Tax Bill No . 4187 , Tax Parcel No , 70 . 1 - 32 ; and WHEREAS , both Town and County Tax Bill Nos . 1437 and 1438 have been paid in full by the respective property owners , and WHEREAS , Real Property Tax Law allows the Receiver of Taxes to issue a refund to a property owner under the circumstances described as long as the Town and County Tax Bill has been paid in full ; now therefore be it RESOLVED , the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca does hereby authorize and direct the Receiver of Taxes to issue a refund in the amount of $408 . 15 to Jon E . Shaff, 510 Warren Road , Ithaca , New York for the amount overpaid on his Town and County Tax Bill No . 4581 , Tax Parcel No . 71 . - 1 =32 as a result of an incorrect delinquent charge . MOVED : Councilwoman Harrison SECONDED : Councilman Conley Supervisor Valentino , aye ; Councilwoman Grigorov , aye ; Councilman Klein , aye ; Councilwoman Harrison , aye ; Councilman Conley, aye ; Councilwoman Russell , aye ; Councilman Wolff, aye . Carried unanimously. DATED : March 11 , 1996 Joan Lent Noteboom , Town Clerk OF 1p TOWN OF ITHACA 126 EAST SENECA STREET , ITHACA, N . Y. 14850 TOWN CLERK 273-1721 HIGHWAY 273-1656 PARKS 273-8035 ENGINEERING 273-1747 PLANNING 273-1747 ZONING 273-1783 FAX (607) 273-1704 Town Board Meeting 3/ 11 /96 Agenda Item No , 18 (H ) Authorization to Advertise for Bids Six Personal Computers/Monitors Resolution No . 41 ( H) WHEREAS , in the 1996 Town of Ithaca Budget appropriations were made for the purchase of six personal computers and monitors to update and standardize the computer technology capabilities for certain town staff and functions ; and WHEREAS , specifications have been prepared describing the features needed on the said computers and monitors ; now therefore be it RESOLVED , that the Town Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to advertise for bids to be received for the purchase of "Six Personal Computers and Monitors" . MOVED : Councilwoman Harrison SECONDED : Councilman Conley Supervisor Valentino , aye ; Councilwoman Grigorov , aye ; Councilman Klein , aye; Councilwoman Harrison , aye ; Councilman Conley, aye ; Councilwoman Russell , aye ; Councilman Wolff , aye. Carried unanimously . DATED : March 11 , 1996 r Joan Lent Noteboom , Town Clerk �1y OF IT� a TOWN OF ITHACA ,�,� �04� 126 EAST SENECA STREET , ITHACA , N . Y . 14850 � Y TOWN CLERK 273-1721 HIGHWAY 273-1656 PARKS 273-8035 ENGINEERING 273-1747 PLANNING 273-1747 ZONING 273-1783 FAX (607) 273-1704 Town Board Meeting 3/ 11 /96 Agenda Item No , 18 ( K) 1996 Designation of Polling Places Resolution No . 41 (K) WHEREAS , in conformity with Town Law it is necessary that the Town of Ithaca designate the names and addresses of Polling Places for voting within the Town of Ithaca ; and WHEREAS , the Town of Ithaca Town Board wishes to be in compliance with the Election Law; now therefore be it RESOLVED , that the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca does hereby designate the following list by Districts of Polling Places , as the official Designated Polling Places for the year 1996 ; and be it further RESOLVED , said Designated Polling Places are all in compliance with the Election Law and are accessible to the handicapped . District # 1 West Hill Fire Station , 1242 Trumansburg Road District #2 Veteran Volunteer Fireman ' s Association Inc. , 638 Elmira Road District #3 South Hill Fire Station , 965 Danby Road District #4 Ellis Hollow Elderly Housing , 1028 Ellis Hollow Rd . District #5 Hasbrouck Apts . Community Center , 121 Pleasant Grove Road District #6 B . O . C . E . S . , 555 Warren Road District #7 Cayuga Heights School , Corner E . Upland & Hanshaw Rd . District #8 Boynton Middle School , 1601 N . Cayuga St. District #9 B . O . C . E . S . , 555 Warren Road District # 10 Axiohm , 950 Danby Road District # 11 Ellis Hollow Elderly Housing , 1028 Ellis Hollow Rd . MOVED : Councilwoman Harrison SECONDED : Councilman Conley Supervisor Valentino , aye ; Councilwoman Grigorov , aye ; Councilman Klein , aye ; Councilwoman Harrison , aye ; Councilman Conley , aye ; Councilwoman Russell , aye ; Councilman Wolff , aye . Carried unanimously. DATED : March 11 , 1996 � � N 1 - vI Joan Lent Noteboom , Town Clerk OF 1p F _ 9 TOWN OF ITHACA 126 EAST SENECA STREET , ITHACA , N . Y . 14850 TOWN CLERK 273-1721 HIGHWAY 273-1656 PARKS 273-8035 ENGINEERING 273-1747 PLANNING 273-1747 ZONING 273-1783 FAX (607) 273-1704 Town Board Meeting 3/11 /96 Agenda Item No . 18 (L) Regular Appointment Senior Account Clerk Typist Resolution No . 41 ( L) WHEREAS , Jacqueline White has worked for the Town of Ithaca provisionally as Senior Account Clerk Typist; and WHEREAS , Ms . White has successfully completed the competitive examination ( ranked No . 1 ) to be considered a regular full time employee rather than a provisional full time employee; now therefore be it RESOLVED , the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca does hereby appoint Jacqueline White to the position of regular full time Senior Account Clerk Typist effective retroactive to the civil service notification from Tompkins County Personnel , dated February 16 , 1996 ; and be it further RESOLVED , an eight week probationary period shall apply retroactive to the civil service notification from Tompkins County Personnel , dated February 16 , 1996 ; and be it further RESOLVED , upon successful completion of said probationary period ending April 12 , 1996 , no further action will be required ; and be it further RESOLVED , the Human Resources Specialist will notify Ms . White , in writing , upon completion of this probationary period ; and be it further RESOLVED , the wage for the said position shall be $21 , 274 . 00 for the year 1996 . Full time benefits apply . MOVED : Councilwoman Harrison SECONDED : Councilman Conley Supervisor Valentino , aye ; Councilwoman Grigorov , aye ; Councilman Klein , aye ; Councilwoman Harrison , aye ; Councilman Conley , aye ; Councilwoman Russell , aye ; Councilman Wolff , aye . Carried unanimously . 1', DATED : March 11 , 1996 4 an Lent Noteboom , Town Clerk OFIp a TOWN OF ITHACA 126 EAST SENECA STREET, ITHACA , N . Y . 14850 � Y TOWN CLERK 273-1721 HIGHWAY 273-1656 PARKS 273-8035 ENGINEERING 273-1747 PLANNING 273-1747 ZONING 273-1783 FAX (607) 273-1704 Town Board Meeting 3/ 11 /96 Agenda Item No. 18 (M ) Appointment Keyboard Specialist Resolution No . 41 ( M) WHEREAS , there is a vacancy in the position of full time Keyboard Specialist; and WHEREAS , the Selection Committee interviewed three candidates from the Civil Service Eligible Listing provided by Tompkins County Personnel ; and WHEREAS , the Selection Committee fells Deborah Shisler- Kelley possesses the necessary skills and experience to satisfactorily perform the duties of this position ; now therefore be it RESOLVED , the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca does hereby approve the appointment of Deborah Shisler- Kelley as full time Keyboard Specialist at $7 . 90 per hour, 37 . 5 hours per week, charged to accounts : 138020 . 100 (50%) , B8010 . 100 (25%) 2 and Al 410 , 100 (25 %) , effective March 18 , 1996 . Per civil service requirements , an 8 week minimum probationary period applies , not to exceed 26 weeks , after which a performance review will be made to determine regular employment status . Full time benefits apply. MOVED : Councilwoman Harrison SECONDED : Councilman Conley Supervisor Valentino , aye ; Councilwoman Grigorov, aye ; Councilman Klein , aye ; Councilwoman Harrison , aye ; Councilman Conley , aye ; Councilwoman Russell , aye ; Councilman Wolff, aye . Carried unanimously . DATED : March 11 , 1996 � n Joan Lent Noteboom , Town Clerk fly OF j p TOWN OF ITHACA � 126 EAST SENECA STREET , ITHACA , N . Y . 14850 TOWN CLERK 273-1721 HIGHWAY 273-1656 PARKS 273-8035 ENGINEERING 273-1747 PLANNING 273-1747 ZONING 273-1783 FAX (607) 273- 1704 Town Board Meeting 3/ 11 /96 Agenda Item No . 18 ( N ) Regular Appointment Engineering Technician Resolution No . 41 (N ) WHEREAS , Charles White has worked for the Town of Ithaca provisionally as Engineering Technician ; and WHEREAS , Mr. White has successfully completed the competitive examination (ranked No . 1 ) to be considered a regular full time employee rather than a provisional full time employee ; now therefore be it RESOLVED , the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca does hereby appoint Charles White to the position of regular full time Engineering Technician effective retroactive to the civil service notification from Tompkins County Personnel , dated February 12 , 1996 ; and be it further RESOLVED , an eight week probationary period shall apply retroactive to the civil service notification from Tompkins County Personnel , dated February 12 , 1996 ; and be it further RESOLVED , upon successful completion of said probationary period ending April 8 , 1996 , no further action will be required ; and be it further RESOLVED , the Human Resources Specialist will notify Mr . White , in writing , upon the completion of this probationary period ; and be it further RESOLVED , the wage for the said position shall be $24 , 177 . 00 for the year 1996 . Full time benefits apply. MOVED : Councilwoman Harrison SECONDED : Councilman Conley Supervisor Valentino , aye ; Councilwoman Grigorov , aye ; Councilman Klein , aye ; Councilwoman Harrison , aye ; Councilman Conley , aye ; Councilwoman Russell , aye; Councilman Wolff , aye . Carried unanimously. DATED : March 11 , 1996 Joan Lent Noteboom , Town Clerk gtyOFIp TOWN OF ITHACA 1 126 EAST SENECA STREET , ITHACA , N .Y . 14850 TOWN CLERK 273-1721 HIGHWAY 273-1656 PARKS 273-8035 ENGINEERING 273-1747 PLANNING 273-1747 ZONING 273-1783 FAX (607) 273-1704 Town Board Meeting 3/11 /96 Agenda Item No, 18(0) Attendance Spectrum Computer Training Resolution No. 41 (0) WHEREAS , the Highway Department recently purchased new software to enable the department to upgrade the signs program , vehicle maintenance records , mapping , etcetera; and WHEREAS , Spectrum Computer Tech . will be providing a training in Niagara Falls , New York on March 13 and 14 , 1996 ; and WHEREAS , Highway Superintendent, Fred Noteboom and Secretary, Gail Kroll wish to attend the said conference ; now therefore be it RESOLVED , that the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca does hereby approve the attendance of Fred Noteboom and Gail Kroll at the said conference ; and be it further RESOLVED , the cost of attending the said conference shall not exceed $600 . 00 and shall be expended from account A5010 . 4100 MOVED : Councilwoman Harrison SECONDED : Councilman Conley Supervisor Valentino , aye ; Councilwoman Grigorov , aye; Councilman Klein , aye ; Councilwoman Harrison , aye ; Councilman Conley, aye ; Councilwoman Russell , aye ; Councilman Wolff , aye . Carried unanimously. DATED : March 11 , 1996 Joan Lent Noteboom , Town Clerk OF 1 ,% _ 9 TOWN OF ITHACA 126 EAST SENECA STREET , ITHACA, N . Y . 14850 TOWN CLERK 273-1721 HIGHWAY 273-1656 PARKS 273-8035 ENGINEERING 273-1747 PLANNING 273-1747 ZONING 273-1783 FAX (607) 273-1704 TOWN BOARD MEETING 3/11 /96 AGENDA ITEM NO . 18 ( P . ) APPROVAL FOR PLANNING BOARD MEMBER TO ATTEND N .Y . S . WETLANDS FORUM , APRIL 11 - 12 , 1996 AT BEAR MOUNTAIN INN , BEAR MOUNTAIN , N . Y . Resolution No. 41 (P ) WHEREAS , it is important for the Town to remain current on the many changing issues involving wetlands and to maintain professional connections with those involved with wetland issues across the state , and WHEREAS , the N .Y . S . Wetlands Forum is sponsoring a conference , "Wetlands ' 96 : Partnerships for the Future , " April 11 - 12 , 1996 , at the Bear Mountain Inn , Bear Mountain , New York; and WHEREAS , the conference provides programs and workshops designed to bring together people of diverse wetland interests , ranging. from wetland biologists and natural areas preservationists to developers and governmental policy makers ; and WHEREAS , it will be beneficial to the Town to send one Planning Board member and one staff member to this conference ; and WHEREAS , the current Planning Department budget includes sufficient funds for this purpose , NOW , THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED , that the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca does hereby approve the attendance of Candace Cornell , Planning Board Chair, and one staff member from the Planning Department, at the N .Y . S . Wetlands Forum conference from April 11 - 12 , 1996 , at Bear Mountain Inn , Bear Mountain , New York, at a cost not to exceed $ 570 . 00 , which includes registration ($200) , accommodations ($200 for 2 persons for 2 nights @ $ 50 per night per person ) , meals (approx. $ 136 for 2 days at per diem rate of $ 34 per person per day)) , mileage (approx. $ 120 for 400 miles @ $ . 30) , tolls , gas and other qualifying expenses (approx, $30) , charged to Account No . B8020 . 403 . (Bold Lettering Indicates Amendments) TB Res . 41 (P) 3/11 /96 Page 2, MOVED: Councilwoman Harrison SECONDED: Councilman Conley Supervisor Valentino , aye ; Councilwoman Grigorov, aye; Councilman Klein , aye ; Councilwoman Harrison , aye; Councilman Conley, aye; Councilwoman Russell , aye; Councilman Wolff, aye . Carried unanimously. DATED : March 11 , 1996 Joan Lent Noteboom , Town Clerk fly OF 1p a TOWN OF ITHACA Ir 04� 126 EAST SENECA STREET , ITHACA, N .Y . 14850 TOWN CLERK 273-1721 HIGHWAY 273-1656 PARKS 273-8035 ENGINEERING 273-1747 PLANNING 273-1747 ZONING 273-1783 FAX (607) 273-1704 Town Board Meeting 3/ 11 /96 Agenda Item No 18 (R) Attendance at M . A. N . Y . S . Conference Resolution No. 41 ( R) WHEREAS , NYS Dept of Audit & Control is conducting its annual conference Municipal Accounting in New York State in Manilas from 4/9/96 - 4/11 /96 and , WHEREAS , this introductory accounting course would benefit the Account Clerk Typist and enhance his job productivity, therefore be it RESOLVED , that the Town Board of Town of Ithaca does hereby approve and authorize the attendance of George Eberhardt at the Municipal Accounting in New York State conference at an estimated cost of $420 . 00 to be charged to account Al 3408400 , MOVED: Councilwoman Harrison SECONDED : Councilman Conley Supervisor Valentino , aye ; Councilwoman Grigorov , aye ; Councilman Klein , aye ; Councilwoman Harrison , aye ; Councilman Conley, aye ; Councilwoman Russell , aye ; Councilman Wolff , aye . Carried unanimously. DATED : March 11 , 1996 Joan Lent Noteboom , Town Clerk �1y OF I7t 9 TOWN OF ITHACA EN 126 EAST SENECA STREET , ITHACA, N . Y . 14850 � Y TOWN CLERK 273-1721 HIGHWAY 273-1656 PARKS 273-8035 ENGINEERING 273-1747 PLANNING 273-1747 ZONING 273-1783 FAX (607) 273-1704 Town Board Meeting 3111 /96 Agenda Item No, 18 (I ) Authorization to Bid for Historical Markers Resolution No . 42 WHEREAS , the Town Board has allocated monies for the purchase of up to 24 Historical Markers as part of the commemoration of the 175th Anniversary of the establishment of the Town of Ithaca ; and WHEREAS , the Town Planning Department has prepared plans and specifications for such markers ; now therefore be it RESOLVED , the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca authorizes the advertisement for bid and the receipt of bids for the said Historical Markers . MOVED : Councilman Klein SECONDED : Councilman Wolff Supervisor Valentino , aye ; Councilwoman Grigorov, aye ; Councilman Klein , aye ; Councilwoman Harrison , aye ; Councilman Conley, aye ; Councilwoman Russell , aye ; Councilman Wolff, aye . Carried unanimously. DATED : March 11 , 1996 � 0)'-"" L' + tj- � ,W%� Joan Lent Noteboom , Town Clerk Y OFlp Co _ > TOWN OF ITHACA 126 EAST SENECA STREET, ITHACA, N . Y. 14850 �4ir Yo4 TOWN CLERK 273-1721 HIGHWAY 273-1656 PARKS 273-8035 ENGINEERING 273-1747 PLANNING 273-1747 ZONING 273-1783 FAX (607) 273-1704 Town Board Meeting 3/11 /96 Agenda Item No. 18(Q) Acceptance Town Justice Dockets Resolution No , 43 WHEREAS , Town Justice, Clarence Larkin has presented the dockets as described and listed below to the Town Board as required by Town Law; now therefore be it RESOLVED , the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca does hereby accept for filing by the Town Clerk the dockets of Town Justice , Clarence Larkin as described and listed below; and be it further RESOLVED , the members of the Town Board , as required by law shall sign and date the said dockets . Vehicle & Traffic Docket Book B 10/94-2/95 Vehicle & Traffic Docket Book C 2/95-5/95 Vehicle & Traffic Docket Book D 5/95 -7/95 Vehicle & Traffic Docket Book E 7/95 - 11/95 Criminal Docket Book B 6/94- 10/95 MOVED : Supervisor Valentino SECONDED : Councilman Conley Supervisor Valentino , aye ; Councilwoman Grigorov, aye ; Councilman Klein , aye; Councilwoman Harrison , aye ; Councilman Conley, aye ; Councilwoman Russell , aye ; Councilman Wolff , aye . Carried unanimously. DATED : March 11 , 1996 Joan Lent Noteboom , Town Clerk �y OF 12v TOWN O F ITHACA 1 ,y� 126 EAST SENECA STREET, ITHACA, N . Y. 14850 Y TOWN CLERK 273-1721 HIGHWAY 273-1656 PARKS 273-8035 ENGINEERING 273-1747 PLANNING 273-1747 ZONING 273-1783 FAX (607) 273-1704 Town Board Meeting 3/11 /96 Agenda Item No , 19 Public Hearing Date : Rezoning of Tax Parcel No. 44- 1 -4 . 313 , East King Road Resolution No. 44 BE IT RESOLVED , that the Town Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to advertise for a public hearing to be held at the regular meeting of the Town Board on April 8 , 1996 , at 6 : 30 p. m . , in order that the Town Board may consider enactment of a local law amending the Town of Ithaca Zoning Ordinance rezoning lands on East King Road , designated as Town of Ithaca Tax Parcel No . 44- 14 . 313 , from MR Multiple Residence to R- 30 Residence District . MOVED : Councilman Klein SECONDED : Supervisor Valentino Supervisor Valentino , aye ; Councilwoman Grigorov, aye ; Councilman Klein , aye ; Councilwoman Harrison , aye ; Councilman Conley, aye; Councilwoman Russell , aye ; Councilman Wolff, aye. Carried unanimously. DATED : March 11 , 19 Q, 4" /r Joan Lent Noteboom , Town Clerk OF 1p 9 TOWN OF ITHACA 21o¢� 126 EAST SENECA STREET, ITHACA, N . Y . 14850 � Y TOWN CLERK 273-1721 HIGHWAY 273-1656 PARKS 273-8035 ENGINEERING 273-1747 PLANNING 273-1747 ZONING 273-1783 FAX (607) 273-1704 Town Board Meeting 3/11 /96 Agenda Item No , 20 Public Hearing Date : Rezoning of Tax Parcel No . 44- 14 . 312 , East King Road Resolution No, 45 BE IT RESOLVED , that the Town Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to advertise for a public hearing to be held at the regular meeting of the Town Board on April 8 , 1996 , at 6 : 45 p . m . , in order that the Town Board may consider enactment of a local law amending the Town of Ithaca Zoning Ordinance rezoning lands on East King Road , designated as Town of Ithaca Tax Parcel No . 44- 1 -4 . 312 , from MR Multiple Residence to R- 15 Residence District . MOVED : Councilwoman Harrison SECONDED : Councilman Klein Supervisor Valentino , aye ; Councilwoman Grigorov , aye; Councilman Klein , aye ; Councilwoman Harrison , aye ; Councilman Conley, aye; Councilwoman Russell , aye; Councilman Wolff, aye . Carried unanimously. DATED : March 11 , 1996 Joan ent Noteboom , Town Clerk OF 1p F _ 9 TOWN OF ITHACA 4- 126 EAST SENECA STREET, ITHACA, N . Y . 14850 TOWN CLERK 273-1721 HIGHWAY 273-1656 PARKS 273-8035 ENGINEERING 273-1747 PLANNING 273-1747 ZONING 273-1783 FAX (607) 273-1704 Town Board Meeting 3/11 /96 Agenda Item No, 21 Consent for New York State Department of Environmental Conservation to Act as Lead Agency for the Cornell Lake Source Cooling Project Resolution No. 46 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town of Ithaca Town Board , acting as an Involved Agency, hereby consents to the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation ( DEC) to act as Lead Agency under the State Environmental Quality Review Act ( SEAR) for the environmental review of the Cornell University Lake Source Cooling Project. MOVED : Councilman Klein SECONDED : Councilman Wolff Supervisor Valentino , aye ; Councilwoman Grigorov , aye ; Councilman Klein , aye ; Councilwoman Harrison , aye ; Councilman Conley, aye ; Councilwoman Russell , aye ; Councilman Wolff, aye . Carried unanimously. DATED : March 11 , 1996 c /r,7 Jo n Lent Noteboom , Town Clerk OF 1p F a TOWN OF ITHACA 126 EAST SENECA STREET , ITHACA , N . Y . 14850 TOWN CLERK 273-1721 HIGHWAY 273-1656 PARKS 273-8035 ENGINEERING 273-1747 PLANNING 273-1747 ZONING 273-1783 FAX (607) 273- 1704 Town Board Meeting 3/11 /96 Agenda Item No . 22 Acceptance Slaterville Road Sanitary Sewer Line Extension Resolution No . 47 WHEREAS , the Town of Ithaca Planning Board , on October 18 , 1994 , granted Final Subdivision Approval for Town of Ithaca Tax Parcel No , 56-3- 14 . 2 , 20 . 01 +/- acres total , into two (2) parcels , 11 . 35 +/- acres and 8 . 65+/- acres , respectfully, for the purpose of allowing the completion of the proposed Peregrine Hollow Subdivision , Town of Dryden ; and WHEREAS , the Town Board is considering entering into an agreement with the Town of Dryden for the transportation of sanitary sewage ; and WHEREAS , the proposed Subdivision Plat for Peregrine Hollow dated September 2 , 1989 , revised June 26 , 1990 , revised June 6 , 1994 , revised June 27 , 1994 , and the Drawing entitled Sewer Location to Peregrine Hollow within Town of Ithaca , dated May 191 1994 , revised August 22 , 1994 , revised September 10 , 1994 , revised October 3 , 1994 , revised January 16 , 1995 , revised April 28 , 1995 , shows a proposed sewer main ; and WHEREAS , the Town Board on May 8 , 1995 , reviewed the location of the proposed sanitary sewer and accepted the location of the proposed sanitary sewer; and WHEREAS , Peregrine Partners has completed construction of the sewer improvement and appurtenances ; and WHEREAS , the Town Engineer has caused the sewer improvements to be inspected , and has received record drawings and certifications from the developer' s engineer that the improvements have been constructed to the Town of Ithaca specifications ; now therefore be it RESOLVED , the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca does hereby accept approximately 1700 lineal feet of 8 " PVC sewer main and appurtenances as public sewer, as shown on the " Record Drawing Peregrine Hollow" sheets 1 of 3 and 2 of 3 , prepared by L. Fabbroni NYSPE 51734 , and dated Oct . 25 , 1995 , conditioned upon receipt by the Town of Ithaca of the title to the sewer line in a form acceptable to the Attorney for the Town , the Town Supervisor , and the Town Engineer. TB Res . No . 47 3/ 11 /96 Page 2 . MOVED : Supervisor Valentino SECONDED : Councilwoman Russell Supervisor Valentino , aye ; Councilwoman Grigorov, aye ; Councilman Klein , aye; Councilwoman Harrison , aye; Councilman Conley, aye; Councilwoman Russell , aye ; Councilman Wolff, aye . Carried unanimously. DATED: March 11 , 1996 Joan Lent Noteboom , Town Clerk OF 1p TOWN OF ITHACA 126 EAST SENECA STREET , ITHACA, N . Y . 14850 TOWN CLERK 273-1721 HIGHWAY 273-1656 PARKS 273-8035 ENGINEERING 273-1747 PLANNING 273-1747 ZONING 273-1783 FAX (607) 273-1704 Town Board Meeting 3/ 11 /96 Agenda Item No. 24 Investigation and Prosecuting Agency For Local Law No. 13/1995 - Bingo Resolution No . 48 BE IT RESOLVED , that pursuant to Section 5 of the Town of Ithaca Local Law Number 13 of the year 1995 . The Town Board hereby appoints the Sheriff of Tompkins County the officer to investigate and prosecute violations of the Town 's law authorizing conduct of bingo games and violations of any related provisions of State laws . MOVED : Councilwoman Harrison SECONDED : Councilman Wolff Supervisor Valentino , aye ; Councilwoman Grigorov , aye ; Councilman Klein , aye ; Councilwoman Harrison , aye; Councilman Conley, aye ; Councilwoman Russell , aye ; Councilman Wolff, aye . Carried unanimously. DATED : March 11 , 1996 Q,M, L37 Joan Lent Noteboom , Town Clerk OF IT� J _- FINAL TOWN OF ITHACA 21 EAST SENECA STREET , ITHACA , N . Y . 14850 TOWN CLERK 273-1721 HIGHWAY 273-1656 PARKS 273-8035 ENGINEERING 273-1747 PLANNING 273-1747 ZONING 273-1783 FAX (607) 273- 1704 TOWN BOARD MEETING AGENDA March 11 , 1996 5 : 30 p. m . 1 . Call to Order. 2 . Pledge of Allegiance . 3 . Reports of Town Officials : A. Town Supervisor. B . Director of Engineering . C . Highway Superintendent . D . Director of Planning . E . Director of Building and Zoning . F . Town Clerk/Director of Administrative Services . 4 . Report of Tompkins County Board of Representatives . 5 . Report of Town Committees . 6 . Review of Correspondence . 7 . 6 : 00 p . m . - PERSONS TO BE HEARD , 8 . 6 : 15 p. m . - PRESENTATION : Tompkins County Probation Department - Community Service , 9 . 6 : 30 p . m . - PUBLIC HEARING : To consider an agreement for a capital project with the Southern Cayuga Lake Intermunicipal Water Commission for the installation of master meters on transmission lines , issuance of bonds for the same, and execution of an agreement to participate in such project , all at a maximum cost to the Town of Ithaca of $ 100 , 000 . 10 . Consider SEQR related to an agreement for a capital project with the Southern Cayuga Lake Intermunicipal Water Commission for the installation of master meters on transmission lines , issuance of bonds for the same , and execution of an agreement to participate in such project , all at a maximum cost to the Town of Ithaca of $ 100 , 000 . f 11 . Consider approval of an agreement for a capital project with the Southern Cayuga Lake Intermunicipal Water Commission for the installation of master meters on transmission lines , issuance of bonds for the same , and execution of an agreement to participate in such project , all at a maximum cost to the Town of Ithaca of $ 100 , 000 . 12 . 6 : 45 p. m . - PUBLIC HEARING : In order that the Town Board can meet the HUD requirements for the public participation process involved in the application on behalf of the Town of Ithaca by Tompkins County for a Small Cities Community Development Block Grant . 13 . Consider Statement of Findings relating to the Ithacare Center Senior Living Community Environmental Impact Statement regarding modification of the Special Land Use District No , 7 . 14 . 7 : 00 p . m. - PUBLIC HEARING : To consider an amendment to Local Law No . 1 of the Year 1994 creating Special Land Use District No . 7 , which amendment authorizes re- location of the proposed Ithacare Center Senior Living Community Building to a revised location as shown on a revised site plan . 15 . Consider enactment of an amendment to Local Law No . 1 of the Year 1994 creating Special Land Use District No . 7 , which amendment authorizes re- location of the proposed Ithacare Center Senior Living Community Building to a revised location as shown on a revised site plan . 16 . Consider resolution authorizing extension of construction commencement date for the Ithacare Center Senior Living Community Building , Special Land Use District No , 7 . 17 . Discussion of proposed Six Mile Creek Conservation District and possible referral of said district to the Planning Board for recommendation . 18 . Consent Items : Consider resolution approving and/or authorizing the following : A. Town Board Minutes - 1 /8/96 . B . TOWN OF ITHACA WARRANTS , C . Records Management Disposition Listing . D . Budget Amendments . E . Monthly Financial Report - 12/31 /95 . F . BOLTON POINT WARRANTS . G . Refund 1996 Tax Bill - Delinquent Charge . H . Bid Specifications and Advertisement- Computers . I . Bid Specifications and Advertisement - Historical Markers . 2 18 . Consent Agenda Items - Cont'd : J . Ithaca Tompkins County Trail Week . K . Designation of 1996 Election Districts , L. Appointment - Senior Account Clerk Typist , M . Appointment - Keyboard Specialist . N . Appointment - Engineering Technician . O . Attendance Spectrum Training Seminar. P . Attendance NYS Wetlands Forum . Q . Acceptance Town Justice Dockets . R . Attendance Municipal Accounting In NYS Seminar. 19 . Consider setting public hearing date to consider enactment of a local law amending the Town of Ithaca Zoning Ordinance rezoning lands on East King Road , designated as Town of Ithaca Tax Parcel No . 44- 1 - 4 . 313 , from Multiple residence to R -30 residence . 20 . Consider setting public hearing date to consider enactment of a local law amending the Town of Ithaca Zoning Ordinance rezoning lands on East King Road , designated at Town of Ithaca Tax Parcel No . 44- 1 - 4 . 312 , from Multiple Residence to R - 15 residence . 21 . 7 : 30 p. m . - Consider consent for NYS Department of Environmental Conservation to act as lead agency for the Cornell University Lake Source Cooling Project . 22 . Consider acceptance of Slaterville Road Sewer Extension lines . 23 . Consider request by Eddydale Farms to maintain Saponi Park. 24 . Consider resolution establishing enforcement related to Local Law No . 13/95 , a " LOCAL LAW AUTHORIZING CONDUCT OF BINGO GAMES BY AUTHORIZED ORGANIZATIONS WITHIN THE TOWN OF ITHACA" . 25 . Consider EXECUTIVE SESSION . 26. Consider ADJOURNMENT. 3 Agenda # 3 b Town Engineer ' s Report for 3 / 11 / 96 Town Board Meeting DEVELOPMENT REVIEW Eco - Village Construction activity was limited to water system installation and minor maintenance activities related to sediment and erosion control systems due to high runoff during January thaw . Access and utility improvements are progressed sufficiently to allow waiver of limitation on the number of units allowed for building permits . EARTH FILL PERMITS Five Mile Drive , Immaculate Conception Cemetery Approximately 1500 cy of fill has been added to site during February with the source of material being foundation excavations from the Rte . 13 bridge project . Sediment control fencing is being maintained around the fill area and no problems have occurred . WATER PROJECTS The Town Engineering staff is continuing to work with the Bolton Point staff to implement the master metering program for connections to the water transmission main . The plans and specifications have been completed and the contract documents for all of the master metering locations are being assembled with the Town of Ithaca acting as contracting agent for the member municipalities of SCLIWC . The amended master meter agreement is an agenda item for the Town Board at the March meeting . After approval , the Town Engineering staff will assist the Bolton Point staff in construction administration . The Town Engineer is working with the Bolton Point staff to develop an engineering evaluation and implementation program for the SCLIWC capital plan . The Town Engineer has been meeting with the City Engineer and SCLIWC member municipal engineers to develop a proposal for an engineering evaluation to include the entire water infrastructure for the area . This evaluation may become a part of the City of Ithaca water supply study . Agenda Item #3d Planning Director' s Report for March 11 , 1996 Town Board Meeting DEVELOPMENT REVIEW Planning staff has been working on the following projects under Planning Board review jurisdiction: Ithacare Center Senior Living Community, Danby Road The Planning Board granted Preliminary Site Plan Approval for Alternative B .3 at the February 6, 1996 meeting, and forwarded a recommendation to the Town Board to modify SLUR No . 7 to permit the modified building footprint and configuration. The Town Board has scheduled a public hearing at the March 11th meeting to consider modification of the SLUD to permit the building footprint and configuration of Alternative B. 31 Quick Subdivision, Park Lane The Planning Board granted Preliminary and Final Subdivision Approval at the February 6, 1996 meeting for two lots (+ / - 0.76 acres and + /- 0 . 60 acres) in an R-15 Residence District. Cornell University - Interior Renovations at East Hill Plaza, Judd Falls Road The Planning Board granted Preliminary and Final Site Plan Approval at the February 6, 1996 meeting for proposed interior renovations by Cornell University of + / - 4,000 square feet of rentable office space (Suite 210) in East Hill Plaza . Revocation of Preliminary Approval - Raponi Subdivision, 346 Coddington Road The Planning Board adopted a resolution revoking Preliminary Subdivision Approval for the two lot subdivision (+ / - 0. 70 acres and + / - 0. 64 acres) that had been proposed by Frank Raponi. Under Town Law (Section 276) the Planning Board may revoke approval of the preliminary plat if the final plat is not submitted within six months. Relocation of Ithaco at Axiohm, Danby Road The Planning Board granted Preliminary and Final Site Plan Approval at the ' February 20, 1996 meeting for the renovation of 33,000 + /- square feet of interior space on the vacant first floor of the engineering and administration proposed conversion of Building No . 14 into a satellite maintenance facility, Building No . 12 into offices and storage for housekeeping staff and for temporary offices for graduate students, and Building No' s . 1 and 2 into temporary offices for graduate students during the course of renovations to Sibley and Tjaden Halls , in an MR Multiple Residence District. CURRENT PLANNING DEPARTMENT PROTECTS Planning Department staff is working on the following projects : Conservation District: The revised draft local law for the proposed Six Mile Creek Conservation District was distributed to the Town Board, Conservation Board and residents of the Six Mile Creek area . A discussion of the zoning proposal is scheduled for the March 11th Town Board meeting, with the possibility of referring the proposal to the Planning Board for a recommendation. Parks , Recreation and Open Space Plan Update : A full draft of the plan has been completed, and has been provided to the Parks and Greenways Committee of the Conservation Board for preliminary review. It is anticipated that a revised draft will be presented to the full Conservation Board in March or April, after which it will be distributed to other Boards and Committees for review, including the Public Works and Planning Committees . Town of Ithaca / Cornell University Transportation Committee : The Committee is scheduled to meet on March 11 , 1996 . The NYS Department of Transportation is scheduled to attend that meeting to discuss their proposal to add traffic signals at Tower Road / Rt. 366 and Caldwell Road / Rt. 366 and close off the north leg of Judd Falls Road between Rt. 366 and Campus road . Ithaca-Tompkins Coun Transportation Council (ITCTC) : A final draft of the County Trail / Corridor Study was accepted by the ITCTC Planning Committee at its February 20, 1996 meeting, and will be considered for approval by the Policy Committee at their March 19th meeting. The ITCTC Policy Committee charged the Planning Committee with providing recommendations on the scope of the Northeast Connector Study, which has set up a Study Group to do that. The Study Group met on February 9, 1996, to begin discussions on the scope of the project. It was agreed that the goals and objectives of the study should first be defined . It was also agreed that the study should look at the overall transportation patterns and needs of the county, and then focus in detail on the problems and needs of the northeast sub- area . Such a study might suggest a new connector road alignment to alleviate traffic congestion in built-up areas . It ' should also provide recommendations on other mitigating measures to alleviate traffic problems whether or not a new road is built. An initial estimate indicates that 3 submitting on behalf of the Town of Ithaca . The second public hearing is scheduled on March 11 , 1996 at the Town Board meeting. Five Year Capital Plan: Department heads met to discuss and coordinate proposed 5 Year Capital Plan for parks, highway, open space, sewer, water and other public facilities . GIS: Planning and Engineering staff met to discuss details of software, hardware and set-up and space requirements for new Geographic Information System (GIS) . Specifications are in the process of being prepared, and equipment and software will be ready to be ordered soon. CIVITAS Intern: The Planning Department has authorized Ivan Gartner, a senior in the Cornell Architecture program, to work in the department as an intern for the Spring semester under the CIVITAS program. Ivan has experience with AutoCAD, and we hope that he will be able to help with some of the map digitizing that we are working on. Filename: 1files\ townbd \ tpre0396.mem 5 C (D PY F INAL ADOPTED RESOLUTION : Manos Parcel East King Road Proposed Rezoning from MR to R- 15 Recommendation to the Town Board Planning Board , February 20, 1996 MOTION by Herbert Finch. seconded by James Ainslie : WHEREAS : L The Town Board of the Town of Ithaca has requested that the Town of Ithaca Codes and Ordinances Committee conduct a townwide analysis of undeveloped parcels where current zoning may no longer be appropriate , and 2 . The Codes and Ordinances Committee has completed such an analysis, and has recommended that a number of parcels be rezoned in order to be consistent with the Town of Ithaca Comprehensive Plan recommendations, and 3 . A specific proposal of the Codes and Ordinances Committee is to rezone lands on East King Road owned by Bill J. Manos , consisting of 2 . 6 -r/- acres, and designated as Town of Ithaca Tax Parcel No . 44- 1 -=1 . 312 , from VIR Multiple Residence to Residence District R- 15 , and 4 . The Town of Ithaca Codes and Ordinances Committee has referred said proposed rezoning to the Town of Ithaca Planning Board for their recommendation, and 5 . The Planning Board, at a Public Hearing on February 20, 1996 , has reviewed the Zoning Analvsis : Vacant Parcels ( MR. SLUD . BUS . IND) for the Cornell - East King Road Parcel (Draft 9/25/95) prepared by the Town planning staff, a Short Environmental Assessment Form Parts I and II prepared by the Town planning staff, and a draft Local Law amending the Town of Ithaca Zoning Ordinance Rezoning Lands on East King Road Owned by Bill J. Manos (Tax Parcel No . 44- 1 -4 . 312) from Multiple Residence to Residence District R45 , NOW, THEREFORE , BE IT RESOLVED . 1 . That the Town of Ithaca Planning Board, pursuant to Article XIV , Section 78 of the Town Zoning Ordinance, hereby finds that: a. There is a need for the proposed zoning change in the proposed location; b. The existing and probable future character of the neighborhood in which the issubject site is located will not be adversely affected ; I LII'IrK. : py MINUTES c (o WATERFRONT OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE JANUARY 25 , 1996 embers . John Gutenberger, Bob Goner, Jim Hanson, T"nys VanCart, Jon Kanter, David Boyd Consulranr. Peter Trowbridge E_' : Monika Roth, Stephen Gibian, Robin Ostfeld, Bill Tutlon Jim Hanson L troduced Monika Roth and 'd:e Farmer ' s Market Board of Directors to the Canmittee, and provided background information on the Waterfront Study. Steamboat Landing: Monika Roth indicated that the Farmer' s Market Board %Xf Direc�zors had an interest in building the Steamboat Landing dcck and laming faci id: s. A private donor provided 520,1700. for building materials to be matched by the Farmer' s Market Board of Directors (labor) . Salient Points. 44 • Permits have be°n applied for. • Dock will be S ' wide and 150 ' long. • Pilings driven into silo will not involve dredging. • Will be handic:anced accessible . • Depth at end of dock will be 7 ' (plus or minus). It is anticipat.eri mat this project will result in other similar enhancement projects such as water taxi service, and docking and landing facilities on the opposite side of he inlet. The Ovenig= Committee felt that this project would tie in well with the City ' s trail and bikeway plan. Monika indicated that the Board & Directors had interest in other improvement projects on the Farmer' s Market property as yell, and asked for the assistance of the City , County, and MPO on any grants that may be available. Jim Hanson indicated that he would provide Monika and the Farmer' s Market Board of Directors with a memo listing possible giant sources . Contract Update . The status of the Trowbridge/County contract was discussed: basically, the County is limited to a contract of less than $20,000. %Aithout using the RFP. Since this NYSCA contract specifies that a suitable and acceptable consultant be found first, (withom:* an RFP), the Waterfront contract had to be divided into three components: Tompkins County- for less than $20,000; City of Ithaca with Trowbridge for $5 ,000 . ; Chamber of Commerce with Trowbridge far $2,500. The Oversight Committee found this arrangement to be acceptable. 1 MAR - 1 - 96 FRI 14 : 25 POOL • f r � f• • n • Y OPY TQmpklnsfCounty. DEPARTMENT, -Of PLANNING 121 East Court Street Ithaca, Neiv Ywk 14M James W. Hanson, Jr. Telephone (607) 274.5560 Commissioner of Planning VAX (607) 2744578 MINUTES WATERFRONT OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE FEBRUARY 23 , 1996 Members : John Gutenberger, Thys VanCort, Linda Daybell, Jim Hanson F. xc used : Bob Gonet, Jon Kanter (' onsultant : Peter Trowbridge 1 S S : Stu Stein, Nancy Schuler Jim Hanson opened the meeting by introducing the agenda items: Final Determination of Boundaries , Peter Trowbridge produced a map delineating the proposed boundaries cf the study as illustrated on a GIS base map. Peter indicated that the map included the South end of the lake, basically the City of Ithaca, and the Town of Ithaca and water areas that were navigable. The Committee felt that the boundaries should include all of the water area along the Lake ' s edge in Cayuga County. The Canal "blue line" overlay will also be included on the final boundary map. The Committee felt that the boundary snap should also show Myers Point, town & private marinas, salt properties, Taughannock Park, as well as include those areas identified in the "Finger Lakes Canal Planning Region" for Tompkins County. Determination of .affected Properties , Peter Trowbridge presented a map showing property lines (City Assessment map) outlining the area of study. The Committee asked that the revised Boundary map be superimposed on this map . Project List, Thumbnail Sketches , etc. , ' Peter Trowbridge reviewed this list, as prepared by Esther Paik. ?tie Committee reviewed each of the projects to determine those projects with particular relevance to the Waterfront Study. tj Recycled pope! Agenda Item # 3c Highway Superintendent ' s Monthly Report , February 1996 Town Board Meeting, March 11 , 1996 COMMUNITY SERVICES There will be a representative from the Tompkins County Probation Department at the Board Meeting to discuss the services that the Probation Department provides . There are costs savings for the Town that are associated with these services . As we work out time schedules , we will be able to calculate these savings to the Town . They are presently shoveling the snow from the bridges and a couple of our walkways which could amount to $ 1 , 000 depending on the frequency of snow . There will be other significant savings because they will accomplish a variety of mundane tasks that we don ' t normally get to . FLOOD DAMAGE UPDATE There are two separate entities we are working with to obtain funds to make the necessary repairs to roads , due to the January flooding . One is the Federal Emergency Management Agency ( FEMA ) , who works with the State Emergency Management Organization ( SEMO ) . The other is the Federal Highway Administration ( FHWA ) Emergency Relief Program . FHWA will reimburse the Town of Ithaca for repairs to Stone Quarry Road , because this road is considered on the Federal Highway System . At present we have signed a contract to be reimbursed $ 30 , 000 to repair this road . FEMA will reimburse the Town of Ithaca for other repairs to the Town roads . The reimbursement from FEMA is not as certain as FHWA . There are several guidelines that must be followed for FEMA . The preliminary stage has been set , now the work has to be done , and then funding with be issued . The funding at this time appears to be under $ 100 , 000 . FEBRUARY WORK LOAD 1 , During February the Highway / Parks crews spent 560 hours on snow and ice removal . This included 388 hours of overtime . We used 160 tons of salt and 10 tons of sand . The fire station driveways were salted seven times and plowed three . 2 . The Highway crews spent 436 hours on general repairs . some of the work includes , patching roads , hauling in material for stockpiling , working on Annex building , truck maintenance , training , and other miscellaneous road repairs . 3 . The crews spent 195 hours on repairs to flood damaged areas , and 129 hours repairing Stone Quarry Road . This include 14 hours of overtime . There is much more work to be done on all areas of the Town due to flood damage . 4 . During February the crews took 38 hours of time to replace and continue to survey signs . We spent 153 . 5 hours of time on machinery repairs / servicing vehicles . Of this , 25 . 5 hours were overtime . 5 . The cleaning of the sewer easement on Muriel Street was started in February . The Highway crews spent 34 hours on this project , thus far . March Proiects 10 Snow removal as necessary . 2 . Muriel Street Sewer Easement Work 3 . Flood damage repairs . ghk Agenda Item # 3c Park and Open Space Manager ' s Monthly Report , February 1996 Town of Ithaca Town Board Meeting , March 11 , 1996 1 . Parks crews worked 114 hours on cleaning the back lot sewer easement on Muriel Street , 2 . The Parks crews spent 95 hours completing work at the Annex Building : Some of the work includes putting up sheet rock and spackling it , framing out the overhead door , and preparations work to install the furnace . 3 . During February 80 hours were spent on miscellaneous trainings on landscaping and governmental operations . 4 . Snow removal on trails and parks took 27 hours this mouth . The help from the Tompkins County Probation Department ' s Community Services has made the snow removal operation go much faster . 5 . We spent 50 hours in the workshop building nesting boxes and engraving signs . 6 . To finish out the crews time , we spent 154 hours on miscellaneous projects throughout the parks and trails . This includes some repairs from flood damage . Parks March Proiects 1 , Muriel Street Easement Cleaning . ghk TOWN OF ITHACA Avenda # 3 °� REPORT OF BUILDING PERMITS ISSUED FOR THE MONTH OF FEBRUARY 1996 YEAR TO DATE TYPE OF PERM" YFAR 4 OF PERMITS AMOUNT # AMOUNT SINGLE FAMILY ATTACHED 1996 0 0 0 0 RESIDENCES 1995 0 0 0 0 SINGLE FAMILY DETACHED 1996 0 0 1 36,000 RESIDENCES 199511 149,000 4 355,000 1996 0 0 0 0 TWO FAMILY RESIDENCES 1995 0 0 0 0 1996 2 309000 3 45,685 RENOVATIONS 1995 0 0 3 38,100 1996 0 0 0 0 CONVERSIONS OF USE 1995 1 28364 1 28364 1996 0 0 0 0 ADDITIONS TO FOOTPRINT 1995 12 44,500 3 58,500 1996 0 0 0 0 MULTIPLE RESIDENCES 1995 0 0 0 0 1996 1 A)dohm lobby renovation 15,000 3 100,000 USINESS 1995 0 0 0 0 1996 0 0 0 0 AGRICULTURAL 1995 0 0 0 0 1996 0 0 0 0 INDUSTRL ,L 1995 0 0 0 0 1996 0 0 1 261,000 EDUCATIONAL 1995 2 19,000 3 276,596 MISCELLANEOUS 1 Repair Ste damage 90000 2 Replace wood stove chimney 4,000 1 Iaetal kitchen hood gntgm ((d Vo0 um 1996 4 19,900 6 14,814 CONSTRUCTION 1995 1 4,800 4 38x00 TOTAL NUMBER OF 1996 7 6429M 13 467,499 PERMITS ISSUED 1995 7 245,664 18 794,860 TOTAL FEES 1996 7 258 13 19098 RECEIVED 1995 7 513 18 1,868 Date Prepare& March 411996 Dani L Holford IImldit glZoning Department Secretary - 2 - TOTAL CERTIFICATES OF OCCUPANCY ISSUED THIS MONTH - 12 1 . East Hill Plaza - remodel beauty salon. 21 Cornell Print Shop, Dryden Road - outside handicap ramp. f1440 Ilanshaw Road - basement bathroom, bedroom, and recreation room. 4. 1478 Mecklenburg Road - convert agricultural building into a single-family dwelling. 5 . Cornell Wilson Laboratory, Dryden Road - renovation of offices in L.O.E. area. 6. Cornell Wilson Laboratory, Dryden Road - room and door modification for roomy 221 -231 . 7. Cornell Wilson Laboratory, Dryden Road - room modification for rooms 130, 133, 173, 180 8. 1450 Slaterville Road - second floor bedroom addition. 9. 330 Siena Drive - repair fire damaged living room and add wood stove insert 10. 250 Renwick Drive - repair of fire damage to home. 1 1 . 1026 FIlis Hollow Road, #7 Summerhill Apartments - replace wood stove chimney. 12. 1026 Ellis Hollow Road, 432 Summerhill Apartments - replace wood stove chimney. TOTAL CERTIFICATES OF OCCUPANCY YEAR TO DATE, 1996- 26 - TOTAL CERTIFICATES OF OCCUPANCY YEAR TO DATE 1995 - 24 COMPLAINTS INVESTIGATED THIS MONTH - 7 1 . 305 Sunnyview Lane - building code - abated. 2 . Route 13 and 13A bridge - building code - abated. 3 . Compton Road - property maintenance - pending. 4. 1216 'Tnunansburg Road - property maintenance - abated. 5. 119 Honness Lane - occupancy - pending. 6. 172 Calkins Road - property maintenance - pending. 7. College Circle Apartments - fire lanes - no violation found. Flom January 1996: 225 Pennsylvania Avenue - noise violation - abated. 2. 1216 Trumansburg Road - building code - abated. 3 . 198 Tareyton Drive - flooding - abated. From October 1995 1 . 310 St. Catherine Circle - property maintenance - pending. From Seytember 1995 • 1 . 140 Ridgecrest Road - building code - pending. From May 1995 : 1 . 1152 Danby Road - zoning and building code - pending legal action. From April 1995 : 1 . 128 Salem Drive - illegal basement apartment - pending. From March 1994: 1 . 132 Forest Home Drive - building code " pending. From Febniary 1993 • 1 . 155 Poole Road - ZBA conditions violated - pending. OTAL COMPLAINTS INVESTIGATED YEAR TO DATE, 1996 - 12 TOTAL COMPLAINTS INVESTIGATED YEAR TO DATE 1995 - 15 Agenda Item No . 3f. Town Clerk/Director Administrative Services Monthly Report - February 1996 Town Clerk: Attendance NYS Association of Towns Annual Meeting in New York City from February 18 , through February 21 . Several interesting and informative sessions were held , including but not limited to the following : Positive Employee Management Strategies What Auditors Look for in the Minutes Telecommunications Initiative Training Workshop - Internet Common Audit Findings and the Reasons Why Not Implemented Internal Controls Compliance With New York State Civil Service Preparations were made for the Special Election on March 12 , related to the referendum on the new Town Hall . Absentee ballots were sent out , maps of the polling places by district were developed , recruitment of Election Inspectors was completed , and advertisements/postings were prepared and distributed . Preparations were also made for the Primary Election held on March 7 . A special thanks to the Highway Department and Stanley Schrier for their help and hard work delivering the machines and placing the election district markers . Several interviews were held for the position of Keyboard Specialist to transcribe the minutes of the Town Board , Planning Board , Conservation Board , and the Zoning Board of Appeals . A resolution within the Consent Agenda asks for approval of appointment to this position . Approval for full time status will be requested upon the ability of the employee to work full time beginning no later than May 1 . Plans are underway to find suitable work space for the new Keyboard Specialist . A work station on the first floor close to the Town Clerk would be ideal as work assignments will include correlating the transcribed minutes into the indexing program , as well as compliance with Town Law regarding preparation of the minutes . However, adequate space downstairs does not seem to be readily available without some disruptions . Providing space upstairs will also require careful planning and cooperation . 175th Anniversary Celebration Committee: The committee met twice during the month . George Frantz is finalizing the location and wording to be placed on the markers themselves . Specifications for bids to purchase the markers will be sent upon approval of the specifications by the Town Board on March 11 . Town Clerk/Director Administrative Services Monthly Report - February 1996 Page 2 . Letters were sent to each of the schools in the town asking if the teachers and students would be interested in participating in the celebration by helping to write the historical pamphlets to coincide with each historical marker. No response has been yet received . Mr. Frantz corresponded with the Village of Cayuga Heights to ask that one of the markers be placed in front of their facility. A favorable response was received , but no donation "to the cause" was offered . Mr. Frantz will be writing to Cornell University and Ithaca College to request a donation towards the markers since several will be placed within their properties . The Town of Ithaca in cooperation with the Recreation Partnership Board will be conducting the first event to celebrate the 175th anniversary with a children 's fund day on Saturday , April 13 . The special day will take place at the Veteran 's Volunteer Firemen ' s Association , 638 Elmira Road . Liz Vance and her class from Ithaca College will be planning the event . Games and activities similar to those played by the children of 175 years ago will be the main focus . The committee will also set up a display of some archival documents which may be of interest to the children and their parents. Personnel : The Personnel Committee met on February 28 , and discussed the procedures and recommendations for revising the Personnel Manual . A memorandum was sent to each employee asking that they review the manual and offer suggestions as to how it may be revised to be more "user friendly". The committee will review a few of the policies within the manual at each of their meetings until the revision is complete . The members of the Personnel Committee and the Department Heads were asked to review the employee evaluation forms and offer comments and suggestions for improving them . These will be reviewed at the March meeting . The Violence In the Workplace questionnaire results were reviewed and discussed . Mr. Di Santo has been instructed to inform the employees of the results of the survey, and encourage comments or more detailed explanations as to the comments they may have made on the survey. Mr. DiSanto assisted the Town Clerk and the Highway Superintendent in ' preparing the necessary paperwork to recruit the Keyboard Specialist , and to solicit applications for the position of Laborer. Mr. DiSanto maintained the appropriate and needed contact with Tompkins County Personnel to insure compliance with Civil Service Law relating to these positions . Town Clerk/Director Administrative Services Monthly Report - February 1996 Page 3 . Meetings were held with representatives of Blue Cross/ Blue Shield regarding health insurance costs . New quotations were received and will be compared to others upon receipt . The Supervisor and Mr. DiSanto are preparing a proposal to be discussed by the Town Board regarding retiree health insurance benefits . Jeff Farmer, Sprague Insurance is working on the quotations asked for by the Town Board at their January meeting . Mr. Noteboom and Mr. Walker are determining and developing the best method for valuation of buildings and property. Parallel payrolls are being prepared by Data Rite and the town through the month March . If all goes well , Data Rite will be taking over payroll preparation as of April . Data Rite will be able to offer the employees direct deposit to any banking institution they choose for both checking and savings . Previously, there were only two choices for direct deposit offered to employees . Accounting : Many complications arose during the process of closing the books for 1995 . The books are now closed with the exception of the Debt Service Fund . Sally Alario has begun preparation of the annual report. The Supervisor spent time with employees reviewing the bonds , investments , and the savings/checking accounts . Procedures were outlined for compliance with the Procurement Policy. Weekly meetings are held with the accounting employees to clarify information needed on vouchers and requisitions , as well as to plan the upcoming work for the week. Documentation is being compiled from the insurance companies for completion of the Tort Claim report included in the Annual Report. Respectfully submitted , Joan Lent Noteboom Town Clerk/Director of Administrative Services fly OF 1p of TOWN OF ITHACA 21o4� 126 EAST SENECA STREET, ITHACA , N . Y. 14850 � Y TOWN CLERK 273-1721 HIGHWAY 273-1656 PARKS 273-8035 ENGINEERING 273-1747 PLANNING 273-1747 ZONING 273-1783 FAX (607) 273- 1704 Agenda Item No. 3 (f) TOWN OF ITHACA RECEIVER OF TAXES February 1996 , Monthly Report 1996 Tax Warrant - Town of Ithaca Total Town Warrant - 1996 $ 316489842 . 62 Balance Due : Town of Ithaca Warrant 1 /31 /95 $ 11033 , 120 . 62 2/5 Payment: Town of Ithaca Supervisor $ 19033 , 120 . 62 ( Payments 1 /25 - 1 /30) TOTAL WARRANT BALANCE DUE - 2/29/96 -0- Miscellaneous Payments to Town Supervisor 2/5 Fee: Ck . Returned for Insufficient Funds $ 22 . 00 2/7 Interest Receiver of Taxes Checking Account 446966 (January) 2/7 Installment Service Charges - 1 % of Total 21926 2/ 13 Installment Charges - ($ 1 . 00 x 386 Bills) 386 . 00 ( Received from Tompkins County) TOTAL MISC . PAYMENTS TO SUPERVISOR : $ 11073 . 92 Eebruary Taxes Collected : $ 165 , 553 . 30 Interest & Penalties Collected : 1 , 655 . 50 TOTAL COLLECTED - FEBRUARY 1996 : $ 167, 208 . 80 FORM NO. 1002-N 3F TOWN CLERK'S MONTHLY REPORT vreooKCO.. vlcTOa. NVtess4 TOWN OF Ithaca NEW YORK (Month) February TO THE SUPERVISOR: Pursuant to Section 27, Subd. 1 , of the Town Law, I hereby make the following statement of all fees and moneys received by me in connection with my office, during the month above slated, excepting only such fees and moneys the application and payment of which are otherwise provided for by law: LICENSE CATEGORY NUMBER OF LICENSES SOLD OR ISSUED COMMISSION COMMISSION TOTAL USED SENIOR (65 * / Military Disability) FISHING - SEASON 1 . 0 HUNTING (Small Game) BIG GAME (Deer and Beer) TRAPPING BOWHUNTING (Big Game License Required) MUZZLELOADING (Big Game License Required) SPORTSMAN FISHING - 3 DAY JUNIOR TRAPPING (Under 16 yrs.) SPECIAL SECOND DEER PERMIT (See Big Game Guide) TURKEY PERMIT (Available at DEC offices only) NON-RESIDENT FISHING - SEASON NON-RESIDENT HUNTING - SEASON (Small Game) NON-RESIDENT BIG GAME (Deer ONLY) NON-RESIDENT FISHING - 5 DAY NON-RESIDENT HUNTING - 5 DAY NONRESIDENT MUZZLELOADING NON-RESIDENT BOWHUNTING NON-RESIDENT BEAR TAG NON-RESIDENT COMBINATION NON-RESIDENT TURKEY PERMIT (Awadoota at oec daces avvl JUNIOR ARCHERY ( 14.15 Years) LOST LICENSE (35.00 Per Stamp Lost) JUNIOR HUNTING (12.15 Years) 3 ADD - TOTAL COMMISSIONS b S Marriage Licenses No. 1 to No. 3 @ R - 75 $ Marriage Certificates @ 3 Marriage Transcripts @ 10 . 00 30 . 00 A 1255 TOTAL TOWN CLERK FEES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A 1010 — 1090 REAL PROPERTY TAXES $ INTEREST and PENALTIES $ A 2001 PARK and RECREATION CHARGES A 2110 ZONING FEES $ A 2115 PLANNING FEES S A 2530 GAMES OF CHANCE TOWN SHARE . . . . . . . LICENSES FEE $ TOTAL A 2540 BINGO TOWN SHARE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . LICENSES FEES TOTAL A 2544 —14_ DOG LICENSE - SPAYED AND NEUTERED _ 3191529-F to 3193542 -G @ $2 , 00 28 . 00 46 DOG LICENSE - UNSPAYED AND UNNEUTERED 91562156-G to 9562201 - T @2 , 00 92 . 00 A 2545 OTHER LICENSES A 2555 BUILDING PERMITS A 2590 OTHER PERMITS A 2655 MINOR SALES A 2770 OTHER UNCLASSIFIED REVENUES Tax Searches 4 @ $5 . 00 20 . 00 Zoning Ordinance 1 8 . 50 50 Misc . Copies 8 .28 . 05 Com rehensive P1 n 12 - nn FnLmeratlan hn (d41 nn �n _ nn TOTAL TOWN REVENUES TO SUPERVISOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 305 . 80 Amount paid to SUPERVISOR for Games of Chance Licenses Amount paid to SUPERVISOR for Slate Share of Bingo Licenses Amount paid to D.E.C. for Conservation Licenses Amount paid paid to COUNTY TREASURER for Dog Licenses T1177 T Amount paid to STATE HEALTH DEPARTMENT for Marriage Licenses 33 . 75 Amount paid to Dept . of AG 6 Markatc for Lottery Tickets 27 . 00 Amount paid to State for Safes Tax on Sale of Dogs SPCA Contract 299 . 60 ' Received Payment of these amounts: TOTAL DISBURSED . . , . . . . . . . . $ 787 . 05 March 4 196 � �Lt2kCCL , r _. �.11 .K✓' rt�t ; 1- Supervisor STATE OF NEW YORK, COUNTY OF — Tompkins , TOWN OF Ithaca Joan Lent Noteboom being duly sworn, says that 816 Is the Clerk of the Town of Ithaca that the foregoing Is a full and true statement of all Fees and Moneys received by h er during the month above stated, excepting only such Fees the application and payment of which are otherwise provided for by law. Subscribed and Sworn to before me this ry _ c Town Clerk - day ola�' L'.h 19 �L• 1 Prepare in dupncale. Remit original to Supervisor, retain copy for Clerk's record. L olaryppubllc Agenda # 21 D �' MAR 1 1 19% 8 = R7 m for March 11 , 1996 OWN OF ITHACA Ithaca Town Board meeting , Public privilege of the floor I cannot attend this meeting ; please read this for me at the appropriate time . Thanks . As one of several involved agencies in Cornell ' s lake-source cooling proposal , you must consider which. agency should be the lead agency under SEQR . I ' m sure you recognize the importance of this designation . The NYS Department of Environmental Conservation must and will do its own review for permitting purposes , but the Town ' s building permit responsibilities make it the appropriate lead agency . Although it may be tempting to let a state agency relieve Town staff of this duty , I urge you to choose to be lead agency , and not relinquish this to the DEC . Residents will be more assured of having their long- range interests looked after if it is in the Town ' s hands .4V LV Dooley Kiefer �^"$ f •vim ^ry-y P/1.G +'- �dx.1� Ma.e,.i,,�y� Date : March 11 , 1996 To : Ithaca Town Hoard From : Ruth Mahr , 103 Judd Falis Road Re : Town hall referendum , March 19 1996 I ' d I i re tc go on record as favoring a new tc:.,: hall i n the C tot C Ithaca , and I would to request t :^. at my let � e : to the editor co the ! t ,^. .?.ca Jour aI and those c am ColdsW : h d Deolel yieffer be ^ade par : of the public record . T ynT / _ know L P L ^.}. .-. L Ln t• t .C. ^ z - e : n �'' .}� i � : q /� iCliOG. W{ 1 `rb ,. h .. CU � CVNie .. L , ,,TCCL C �1 _ _ e ulia: W l bC. , VL CCUCSe ::^ Cp2 I t wi i I paste . I have tal < eC to a number of peop l e a %+ n: . • = h ' LLPn • ' - he have expresse ^ � - ^ ^.ng preference �Lva: L r 1 .S :il3eL Y ! ai l CL 'vi r .: ML V{ L rcr keeping the Town HalI In the City of ^. a : .. . 1 t :71n < these is sUCSLr'.:i sen men In La'! VL vL a C r, 14 i. the CU � �. v n.rn ^ ^c • {, n ho A n. ^I hn = nn in . . . . . NO . that allcu 1 d not be . r � e ,. ed n ara War n � i. P r• Li. - n fi.. � ti. C o .` i = 1 !• aa � + � � t c � o = oatn Tl. i nr 1 f•t 44 v4l . tat . . . e =pe , ,: _ ciu . ier: aa . .. _ . r d . : i : : s c ...11 .. .,e ZOL • e3 �+CIi3 C1: .. {L n V v er C0 nr , e ° cc t : n VC ^ 1J • he !+ r p S ^, s } borr � ,v : : l _ ♦ r } v �CLL M Street location . It cannot — n . . should it as a ma ndate t build in Inlet Valley . I hope the Town Board wi I l give those : s who f3vcr 3 City lccaticc ar{ple opportunity tc be heard s h c u a tc^crrow ' s reseluticn be VeL �. SLPdV wiMi 7 cP T C William W. Goldsmith 117 Judd Falls Road - March 8 , 1996 I believe citizens should vote Yes ! on the Town of Ithaca Referendum for two basic reasons. First, the process of decision has been open, democratic , and well informed. Second, the proposal satisfies economic and other technical criteria. • Local Democracy: The Supervisor and Town Board are legally constituted to make decisions about Town expenditures . They sought technical and political advice, took the time for careful analysis, and decided. Individual citizens , arguing through the newspapers in a referendum process , cannot be sufficiently informed, cannot do all the homework that is needed, and cannot balance conflicting needs. Citizens should vote YES ! on Tuesday's referendum so the board will once again be enabled to make the best decision possible . Decision by referendum, on technical issues , is not sound governance. The judgements offered at meetings and in print by Cathy Valentino and the various board members are diverse , well considered, and responsibly representative. We elected them -- we should insist that they consider all the relevant information and make the best possible decision. In the Town of Ithaca we are observing American democracy at its best -- a small board of citizens, frequently elected, in contested races, choosing among difficult alternatives . There are three basic issues the board should once again consider before making a final decision. • Does the Town need more space? Yes ! The present facility is too small for administration, for meetings , for providing adequate service , for meeting the demands of residents . It is inefficient and unsafe . Expansion is required; expansion on site is not possible ; a new location is necessary . • Economics : How much will a town hall really cost? How large will the tax burden be ? If the Town borrows a half million dollars , the cost per resident will be about $3 per year for 20 years. If the project costs two million dollars, the full cost for the average household will be about $36 per year, $3 per household per month. It is true that a cheaper building on an inexpensive site will cost less in the short run -- but small savings now will become large costs in the future . • Location: Where shall the Town Hall be -- in the center, or out on the edge ? Residents , a majority of the town board, and technical considerations all favor a central location, downtown. Why? Because a central location provides better access for more people , to do more useful things , and to do them in less time. It is true that a downtown site costs more. The real estate market gives higher value to central sites for a reason -- central location provides better access . When we ignore such locational benefits , we cause problems . When the County Board moved opera- tions to the old hospital, it caused widespread inconvenience , and when the Board moved the jail out beyond the airport, even more problems and higher costs appeared. Imagine how inconvenient it would be for most patrons if the library were not downtown ! (Note that the County Board itself still meets downtown, at the con- veniently located Courthouse.) Inlet Valley and East Hill Plaza are inappropriate sites for Ithaca' s Town Hall. With a positive vote on Tuesday, I believe the Town Board will be able to consider once again a variety of possibilities for locating downtown . Conditions change rapidly , and people offer new ideas. The Town Board can continue to explore cooperation and facility sharing with the City of Ithaca, or even with Tompkins County . The post office building may come available . We need a new town hall , we can afford a new town hall , and we should have a new town hall downtown . Date : March 11 , 1996 To : Members , Ithaca Town Board From : Ruth Mahe , President , Fcrest Home Improvement Association Re : Proposed incinerator , Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine The State University Construction FuLnd has proposed a new incinerator facility at the Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine . The facility will have a permit to burn 5 times the Present daily rate ( in tons ) , and 'Co burn medical wastes in addition to animal carcasses . The proposal calls for a stack height of 17 .7 feet . It would be located just Above Forest Home in an area known for dcwndrafts . It would be a higmite visible mark on the Landscape : specifically , it would be visible from many houses in Forest Home and from many vantage points Ln the Cornell la ntmat orS which L. L. L.. n '- G � riG F r G r ♦• n ' t r ... � � . i ,. : . , :hich a � � _ a , %r . � heusan ,... o � : e : ce , L � s and : � s � � o : � 3n ;:ualLy , and Which 1j known inir itS SCen : C eut 'j . 'rl. ic n r. a a. h nn, � c . i 1 fr. ... � n � '1 �' � }� 4• 1 n _ . . : . pro iec' has e en , r _ : = . . .: : � . ..paces o : our nei ni.. %�nr �, n ri .. ^ v norcr- n 0 fto a r• % ^ i • o nr • . yu +w : : . v �wa nd , ILIlJ : . : L � : ,1 : i , vn a w : v . �. 4 : 3 of L1v ., .� n or i lr - uV '.i . ' ne Vres V Mime L : e : �i^: LIV : IiVOd since 1 . , . 'iaS raised qu . � � cns an .. c ., : . c rns �.,cu � . . . : s project . . . . .. se Con .. .. . : : s remain unansrrrered . There has been ? ittL0 , if ant 1 . c d : scussie ^ . iYe °le . r e ' eSS I . . ^ , i ' nrme i r7ro , + T . T` . .. T}1 ,. the `n C � LInr' VL u. u v in to V b ii : uai. L l i . ki.ii� �J�JIL 01 . : CCrne1L Col '. eye of VeterinQ= rviMediclne t .`: 3t : e pro e c t- i3 we1 a ! ^ ; g in the permit process . B° cause of our Concerns , -ie would like request that the Town of Ithaca become an active , interested part .: in the process . The proposed project , which is located in the To":, of Ithaca , would have . i. : .. tan . mn anl n. n scenic r ! i e :s , wh in . are _ to. : e Town's CO ., .. �. p . .. .. .. ss 'woa L d be ta I ; .. r ., u i 1 di : . g., _ red ui , u.. . . he ,. .. wr. of a . . ' Ithaca co ,; : ny ordinance : and it may rec , tre ecent permit t . : rcm ne LCWn . But , beyond , legalities , ,Je feel that , in keeping with Cornell ' s recently established reputation of openness to the larger community and sensitivity to the coran,: nity ' s concerns about projects with impacts that go beyond the University , more public discussion and scrutiny of this project are in the best interest of both Cornell and the community . In the negotiations concerning the special land use district in the Orchards and in the Cornell -Town Transportation Committee created in its after^ath , Cornell and the Town have demonstrated a potential for mutually beneficial discusssions of thorny problems . We would be pleased if the Town would take an active role in presenting our concerns , and those of the larger coranunity , to Cornell and opening the process to public scrutiny and discussion . We will , of course , ourselves remain an interested party , but we would appreciate your help . Thank you very much . Attached is a preliminary draft of our questions and concerns . A PRELIMINARY LIST OF OUESTIONS AND CONCERNS ABOUT THE PROPOSED Tt.JC t.lE'I '.AT00 XT TIDE CtiRIIELL UNI `jrF'. := TTY COTIEGEE OF VETERINARV MEDICTt :E . Ruth Mao r . for the Forest Home Improvement Association . March 11 , 1996 1 . Does the proposed incinerator employ the best available technology ? If not , what is the best available technology , and why I s it not being used? 2 . Tine proposal calls for a stack with a height of 177 . Is there arty way to mitigate the significant negative visual impacts of this propcsa ': ? Is a stacK required? Specifically , is there an alternative to dispersing emissions into the atmosphere ? IL so , why isn ' t it being^ proposed? 3 . `nou Lr. e ec ` as " To, a r o n n r� ; � � ,, ' d l. , ex. .'j r � ese .l Le � .. ir d . � eLtlla xcu ( 1a . : gat is cna : I ights be fequ . Cerd What '\ i . : U 4 . na,a i d guy w res be : equ i red t sa: ppor t the S : 3c < . S . :" aqe sites other than the Vet Scka been explored? : at do • e . . , .n .-Ii 1n of gas • + ' L {� Li. ni .- r ' 1 medical j v -. . . v 4a. : : lia'1L � lilea. : Lille C. v : ; e _ ... do W11. . 3 � . . ., . : .1 . : lafd7 and medical wastes ? Dc the :: incinerate the, on campus '. not , where . ` , 1' 4.0 .., b c d n ., L ti • + t Campus , r r c . sss .:mir: g the pro,iec � is .. e Ica. aLe ... ., 3 : . le 'Vet where i t {.;0u I d have a stack of the proposed or greater he i ght , has arty thought' been given %* siting it a couple of hundred yards away from the proposed site ? WouId mcvIng it away iron the edge of the plateau - - where it drops into the valley a ': ong Fall Creek - - reduce L .+ r n {v � ' i I } . L ♦ r•• : c 1 1 L L ` t i r - � « L vl a 1.. L UUa:li : 1 � j � i mil. ell : .�S ; Ci :1S �N 3 3 � :� : 1 liL a. V 1, he JQi ley rather ha l% be : .: _ dl Jpersed il. 4, u the ;1 . 3i/VJ1•: e � .�. : ,if C1r : ... Suv .^. a move enab : e a,or lower Stack ? To a L ' e ^�pt be .e ^ aa4e to mode ? the c . c ect using Game LaCmi . •1 J ( 1 �� V V a. 11. be .en,. l 1. �w a. � meteorological data rather than Syracuse data? If so , what is the out- Come for the stack height ' Has there been any . comparison between Syracuse meteorological data and Game Farm data simply to see if the for.::er are a good aporox imat i cn of local data ? 89 Flow does the outcome charge if , instead ^ f assuming the site is AI best represented as a coral arei , the mere real: istic assumption is made that the site is , indeed , urban ? This assumption , given the number of students and buildings , is the more reasonable . ( In fact , the Town cf Ithaca is now officially part of an MPO . ) 99 given using assumptions and data that were net good representations of site characteristics , the model proposed a veC . k height of well over �� 0 feet . In the early report , " good engineering practice " called for a stack of X94 feet . How is a height c iii feet justified ) What are the C :Twromises in air quality for Forest Home that result from 1 ^veering the stack height below recommended levels ? Especially given the proclivity of the area for downdrafts , what assurances do ae have that emissions Ili ! �Ne disrersed ir: to the at :�:esphere , r : t e : than s2tti ing t ^ the ground and � eing trapped in Forest Home ? . I � !„ vv� a }, � ^ '" ^�CBSS ? TN vJarMl t ae% o ` o ^U ; .. ado) Twn, QY agencies •J 1 '1 iV b . . v � L . wv .. r i .7 L v � 1L .. 6t4# encL ^r � ^ ` ` tee. ? Wha ^^ ^ ^ � es have these been far pub is 'w' i i = u : . b � : : :li c . : �,:r t+ � L 64 :1 : . , t . °� i 11 :•Je ha e an �p � Grt lniti : OC p4 . : v c ,ument ? Was 3. - 1 d - f L � � one . i no av � . the project proceeds , who will monit or air quality after � Fv n ' operation .4., 03 s L. ^ � S a r• oC 1 have project is in operation . hat as ur wi we have tab air qua ! i ty standards are being met ? - d MAR 61996 651 Hammond Hill Road Brooktondale , New `fork 14817 March 4 , 1996 Mark A . Macera , Executive Director Ithacare 115 South Quarry St Ithaca NY 14850 Dear Mark , John and I race i ved your February 13 1 etter so I i c i t i ng support for the South H i l l project and amending the SLUD . We are sorry we have missed the March 4 deadline and hope this can still be included in the record . It is not rational to still be discussing the feasibility of building Ithacare on the Danby Rd . site . 'Pie , of course , endorse your plans without reservation . Every issue has been more than fully addressed . Any further hitches are symbols of prejudice , not of negative environmental impacts - natural or otherwise . Emotional hinderances on the part of a fea people have no place in a decision that involves hundreds of elderly who have the right to enjoy a quality living condition that includes beautiful scenery , fine architecture , and intellectual stimulation . If this site supported rare species of plant or animal and the :-building and subsequent activities were detrimental to those species , then we ; , would be the first to oppose Ithacare ' s plans . If Ithacare degraded the site and "created an ugly view for the uphill neighbors , then we would question its purpose . Neither situations are the case . l7e believe the case should be closed and the construction begun . The longer you delay the greater the impact construction will have on the wildlife that will return this Spring to use the site for nesting . We visited John ' s father in Springfield , MO this January , in his retirement community , Creekside . The site was once woodland and field surrounding a convent . The retirement complex includes one large building that houses the dining hall , recreation rooms , and apartments ; several cottages for married couples ; and , a terminal care facility . The architectural design of the complex is pleasing and low profile despite the fact the large building is two stories high . The woodland , pond , and stream which runs the length of the complex support many bird species , deer , rabbits , and two fox families . In our opinion the complex is far more attractive than the surrounding neighborhood which is typical strip suburbia with mowed lawns . It is also the quietest section of town . The neighbors have no complaints ! Ithacare will be distant from its neighbors by comparison , have much less impact on the immediate view , and share far more of the long - distance panorama - which Creekside does not have . The families on Danby Rd are not looking ahead to the finished product and do nct understand what an enhancement Ithacare will provide in a multitude of ways . Vile wish you hell in the last stages of 1egaI bureaucracy . Sincerely , chr L . Con /eer i_ and Karen . Al iaben - Confer From: Douglas R. FPM at: Town of haes Jericho, VT Papal oft Monday, March 11 . ISM 6:01 :32 PM To' Cathedra Valandno DOUGL. S R FIRTH 308 Ross Lane Jericho, Vermont 05465 Telephone (802) 899-5029 March 11 , 1996 Catherine Valentino Town Supervisor 126 E . Scneca Strcct Ithaca, NY 14850 Subject: Consideration of Zoning Approval for Ithacare Site Dear Ms , Valentino and Members of the Town Board, Having lived in Ithaca for eleven years, I enjoyed the natural and scenic . beauty that Ithaca. and Tompkins County have to offer. No image of the Ithaca area is more vivid for me than the view of Cayuga Lake, valley and West Hill from the Route 96B scenic overlook. I have clear memories of the first time I saw this view when I was a young student at Cornell . It was a crisp, clear fall afternoon and the overlook (then a dirt turnoff of 9613) was p acked with people and cars . The sun was setting behind West Hill which was blanketed in brilliant fall colors . The sky was a pinkiorange color and the lake glistened . It literally took my breath away that day, and every time I saw the panorama after that it somehow remained fresh and new no matter how many times I returned . I visited that spot to study, relax and meditate all of the time after that beautiful fall day. I now live in Burlington, Vermont. 'I11is community has a similar (although not nearly as spectacular) scenic overlook of Lake Champlain and the Adirondak Mountains of New York State . The overlook was protected by zoning the land in front of it residential and putting tight restrictions on the heights of the structures that could be placed in front of it. The community took a stand to protect the defining views of the region for future current and future generations to enjoy. It is time for the Town Board to take a stand against this project. It is a bad plan because it will ruin the view that is one of the defining characteristics of your community. There are numerous other sites in Ithaca better suited for this project. I plead with you to not grant zoning approval for this project. Sincerely, c1f k - Douglas R. Firth 10cS Alan D . Stewart : 1 i 12 ? Ellis Hollow Road _ • ,, ; J OF ITHACAJ Ithaca , NY 14850 Catherine Valentino , Town Supervisor, Town of Ithaca Ithaca , Nor 14850 Dear Ms. Valentino . It is my fervent hone that the Town Board will overwhelmingly approve the Special Land iJse ammendment enabling ITHACARE to proceed with its planned South Hill facility . By doing so , the Board will bring honor to itself and to this community. The benefits derivable from having this facility so accessible to college trainees and volunteers .. and the kindness ;_ shown to the thousands of elderly who will live to enjoy the rare beauty of this site , would seem to far outweigh any arguments in opposition . I trust that what the Board decides will be in the highest and best interest of the whole community for many generations to come. Sincerely . FLJ CL1,1tFE82 019k% Joseph Leeming ��N � F rT 609 Mitchell Street HACA Ithaca , NY 14850 February 15 , 1996 Catherine Valentino Town Supervisor Town of Ithaca Dear Ms . Valentino , I am writing to express my support of Ithacare ' s plans to build a senior living center on South Hill , and to encourage the Town of Ithaca Board to approve an amendment to Special Land Use District #7 at its public hearing on March 11 . I strongly believe this community needs more low and middle income housing for the elderly , and am convinced that Ithacare has made every possible effort to comply with zoning and other requirements imposed on it in order to bring this project to reality . As required by the Town of Ithaca Planning Board Ithacare has changed the shape of its proposed building and readjusted the building ' s orientation so as to minimize its impact on the site . As an indication of community support for the project , Ithacare has succeeded in raising nearly one million dollars through its capital campaign , an impressive accomplishment considering that they could not promise potential donors that the senior housing project would be built . Please inform the Board that I and many other local residents strongly support this project and look forward to its receiving final site plan approval from the Town Planning Board . Thank you . Yours , � �-c�. � • �{ • 11�g So FEBZ � a CA �Tb a. e .: FEa 2 3 ►� � - ly � s TOWN OF ITHACA )X000VC � , Al mordip `� � �Yb► r �� ct>% » �2 �� i d Q � 7 ivy s . ca, FEB 2 0 1996 t __ �;IWVN OF ITHACA ; ,�tihacal r� y / �-fgsd ct i �, d S ctN � �• � /use Lse -:nios^ / Lo �tf\a ca 0 ,5 (�fue f � 4aov*l at O r�dQ 192 Su��r -Q -n U ip !'Y► •�� Svym Our J&.4 7`4a r'S • � 5� CL 1`W2 G•r� Q � -yY1 42,,.n .9,n � �p S�p2GjU �C, !.•4.n �S `2 t7 r G � �„ d , n 8 .Q S 1` , 50 ^�t� l '� S w eor- eovi 1 %1 1 � V Zj o 51>rAwfo� Ct +\ Ve bIr' ctj�DY) �r / "u C4rh ° Filli r17B 2 °VN10 F 1THACCA -YC ✓� G}i � �� err- �%tires a , ��.�t�t i2`vil �..r.�iL v C. J J;. 30y 1`�li 4-. 1 R* . al February 16 , 1996 Ms . Catherine Valentino Town Supervisor FE3 2 0 1996 Town of Ithaca 126 East Seneca Street OF ITHAC Ithaca, NY 14850 A Dear Ms . Valentino : I was delighted to hear that the Planning Board has granted Ithacare preliminary site plan approval . But now , the next step in addressing this growing senior housing problem is for the Town of Ithaca Board to amend Special Land Use District #7 to provide for Ithacare' s revised building plan so as to move on to the final site plan review . I trust that this can be accomplished expeditiously and that there will be no further delay in expediting the construction of this urgently needed community facility . It seems clear to me that Ithacare' s plans by now have earned the wholehearted support of the vast majority of my fellow citizens . {Sincerely, Richard P . Shore, Ph. D , 925 Mitchell St. , #7 Ithaca, NY 14850 4140 DeCan Dundee, NY February 1 9 EB 2 1996 Ms. Catherine Valentino i OWN OF ITHACA Town Supervisor Town of Ithaca 126 E. Seneca St. Ithaca, NY 14850 Dear Ms. Valentino, Once again I wish to write to you in support of Ithacare' s efforts to build a facility on South Hill. The Town Board ' s approval of an amendment to Special Land Use District #7 will be an endorsement of a project of which the Town of Ithaca can be proud: a caring , educational, progressive endeavor. We families and friends of Ithacare residents will be especially gratified to be a part of this community. Best regards, L Terry Vatter cc : Mark k Macera n D OROTHY LUHR SAPERSTONE IS HORIZON DRIVE FE, 2 Q 1 - rrHACA NY 14850-9770 i w February 16th , 1996 Catherine Valentino , Town Supervisor Town of Ithaca 126 East Seneca Street Ithaca , New York 14850 Dear 1NIs . Valentino , My letter to you today comes from my deep conviction , through my Personal knowledge of the circumstances , that Ithaca needs this new beautiful Ithacare building on South Hill as soon as possible . I know how very hard the dedicated Ithacare officials have tried over and over again to acccmodate the design of the building to the needs of the area . I understand the costs of running the present aging facility, and too , the costs of the delays in building the new facility . I had to step in and run my husbands Real Estate Corp . for 16 years , several of the buildings were on the Ccrmons housing many stores and offices , these too were old buildingswhich required constant attention and repairs . My sister Audrey Luhr . _, has been a resident at Ithacare for 4 years and she just loves it . Ithacare needs a new facility now so that construction can start 1 in the good weather ahead . I sincerely hope you and your board will give your valued consideration and approve an amendment to Special Land Use District # 7 to accomodate Ithacare ' s revised building design . Yours :mllyf rothy Luhr stone IU ly 1996 IJ o 111 1,4 February 20, 1996 Catherine Valentino Town Supervisor Town of Ithaca 126 E. Seneca Street Ithaca, NY 14850 Dear Ms. Valentino: I write to express my support for the Ithacare project on South Hill and I urge the Town Board to approve an amendment to Special Land Use District #7 to accommodate Ithacare's revised building design. The building proposed by Ithacare is a critical resource for the middle-income elderly in this community. I believe the middle-income elderly deserve to have some peace of mind in knowing that when they no longer can be in their own homes or the homes of loved-ones that they can look forward to an affordable alternative. It is a sad commentary if our community's priorities are only for the wealthy elderly as in the case of all the effort and energy that went into the Kendal project. We fully support reasonable preservation of the environment and I believe Ithacare has responded to the concerns of property owners Please vote yes on this matter so that a less privileged segment of our elderly population can have the kind of assisted living they so badly need. Sincerely, Mr. and Mrs. Charles D. Balog, Sr. 2 Milliken Road Lansing, NY 14882- 8818 U CORNELL _ FEe 2 2 1996 �r U N I V E R S I T Y College of Human Ecology Department of Human Development Telephone- 607 CA 3 and Family Studies Fax: 607 255-9856 Martha Van Rensselaer Hall Ithaca, New York 14853-4401 February 20, 1996 Catherine Valentino Town Supervisor Town of Ithaca 126 E. Seneca Street Ithaca, NY 14850 Dear Ms. Valentino: I write to express my support for the Ithacare project on South Hill and I urge the Town Board to approve an amendment to Special Land Use District #7 to accommodate Ithacare's revised building design. The building proposed by Ithacare is a critical resource for the middle-income elderly in this community. At a time when so many other support programs for seniors are fading (i.e. , Medicare benefits are being cut) this is a population that needs and deserves the support and the services that Ithacare Is quality program provides. It would be a sad testimony to our community's priorities, to see Ithacare stymied when so much effort and energy has gone into Kendall, a development for the wealthy elderly. My family and I fully support reasonable environmental and preservationist goals. Ithacare's response to the initial criticism has been accommodating and reasonable. Now, it is time to give the go ahead so that a less privileged segment of our elderly population can have the kind of assisted living they so badly need. Sincerely, Joan Jacobs Brumberg `Professor Tompkins County OFFICE FOR THExAGING 3 2 i 320 N Tioga 'Street Ithaca, New York 14850'' v .f i� OF ITHACA (6671 ':J4;5482 � r Ms . Catherine Valentino Supervisor Town of . Ithaca 126 E . Seneca Street Ithaca , New York 14850 February 20 , 1996 Dear Cathy , I am writing in support of Ithacare ' s South Hill project and to urge you ant the other Town Board members to approve an amendment to Special Land Use District # 7 to accommodate Ithacare ' s revised building design . On July 25 , 1995 I submitted written testimony to the Planning Board on behalf of the project . I pointed out 1 ) that projected increases in the number of seniors in the County support the need for the proposed facility , 2 ) that the Ithacare project would enrich the options available here for seniors , 3 ) that the College would `provide fine cultural resources for residents , and 4 ) that an excellent intergenerational program would exist in the planned Ithaca College student volunteer interactions . All those factors attesting to the value and importance of the project are still relevant . If I can provide any other information which would be helpful , please do not hesitate to contact me . Thank you for your attention . Sincerely , Irene W . Stein , Director i-a 4 7 t ,W* Recycled paper - VFEB 2 31996 -.AWN OF ITHACA w February Z1 , 1996 Catherine Valentino Supervisor , Town of Ithaca 126 East Seneca Street Ithaca, NY 14850 Dear Mrs. Valentino , I write to support the proposal of ITHACARE to build a new senior living center on South Hill . My association with Ithacare relates to the care that Ithacare provided my wife ' s mother during the last four to five years of her life before she died eighteen months ago. Those years were immeasurably eased by skilled, compassionate and efficient attentions provided by the facility and the staff of Ithacare . Of the many agencies in this community that I have been more or less directly involved with in the past twenty-five years, Ithacare is in the first rank . It fulfills a great need in the community and does so '`gracefully and conscientiously . The development of the organization ' s current plan will enable it to integrate its programs with other agencies , especially Ithaca College , and to expand its horizons to the ultimate benefit of our entire community. The site is an ideal one , for which there could not be a better use. Yours truly, Ally B . Ley , M 110 Highland venue Ithaca, NY z P " OWN -OF ITHACA or OL -� 47 4s� � w� . 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Catherine Valentino Town Supervisor Town Of Ithaca 126 East Seneca Street Ithaca, NY. 148508 Dear Ms. Valentino; Recognizing the importance of meeting the housing needs of an increasing older population, we have watched with interest, and some anxiety, the progress of Ithacare' s request to be hallowed to build a new facility on South Hill. The need for this type of supportive housing, mid-way point between independent living and a nursing home, will become critical in the decades ahead. The South Hill site is an excellent location, enabling residents to enjoy the beauty of the area and benefit from the proximity to Ithaca College. We are extremely pleased that this project has received preliminary site plan approval and would urge the Town Board to approve an amendment to Special Land Use District #7 to accommodate Ithacare' s revised building design. Sincerely , Marilyn E. Kinner Executive Director c. c. Mark Macera, Executive Director, Ithacare. RETIRED SENIOR VOLUNTEER PROGRAM - COUNTYWIDE PROGRAM - TRAVEL PROGRAM - SENIOR CENTER FEB 2 7 196 2 Re wo Ithaca- C Y HACA 2 / 22113 Catherine Valentino Town Suoervisor Town of Ithaca 126 East Seneca St . Ithaca , NY 14850 Dear Ms . Valentino : We are writing to lend our support to the new building that Ithacare is proposing to build in the Town of Ithaca . Ithacare provides a vital service to Tompkins County residents and a new facility would benefit our citizens . Please support this project . Yours truly , QqN� N'*�j M C� GCJw � Lawrence M . Ward C . Susan Ward 'L, god FEB 2 6 1996 I OWN OF ITHACA The Fc.lc ® rn ' s Nest February 24 , 1996 Ms . Catherine Valentino , Supervisor Town of Ithaca 126 East Seneca Street Ithaca , New York 14850 Dear Catherine , Respectfully request that the Ithaca Town Hoard approve an amendment to Special Land Use District #7 to provide for the redesigned building , and building location change of the proposed Ithacare Center Senior Living Community on South Hill . The change in building design and location resulted from the SEQR process , and was required by the Planning Hoard as a measure to mitigate the impact of the project on the view shed . As a result of very positive experience with Ithacare ' s treat- ment of my elderly mother - in- law , Caterina Pirrone , I strongly support their goal of a new , improved , and enlarged facility on South t� Discussions with fellow veterans and other friends who reside in the Town of Ithaca indicate that the great majority support the Ithacare project , and are anxious for it to proceed . S ' cerely , i Jos Cimmino Lt Col , USAF ( Ret ) 1306 Oberon Drive , P . O . Box 38 • King Ferry, New York 13081 • 315-364-5422 I�o u JC Cc CC C�I� it OWN OF ITHACA ke� Via I/ rGt e le H 0� 7, w S1, erVrsd" r ev va / c IZ � E • le a CO. �e re r I �j re. -e s � � •e � � �� l W � � c G� e � Q � � � re 2 e � Yf . Oise. 'r O Su Gr rip l /� / 7 of e !/r S4rr c T S � , care V'2�s i p4r I FEB 2 1996 February 26 , 1996 - -- -----� ` N OF ITHACA Catherine Valentino Town Supervisor Town of Ithaca 120 East Seneca Street Ithaca , NY 14850 Dear Cathy , It is with my heart full of gratitude for the service they have offered previously that I write to you in support of Ithacare ' s South Hill Project. I understand Ithacare is now asking for approval of an amendment to Special Land Use District #7 to accomodate Ithacare ' s revised building design . Ithacare provided a warm , caring home environment for my brother , Donald Johnston , for the last nine years of his life . He moved to Ithaca when he could no longer continue to live alone in our family home in Harrisburg , PA . Ithacare proved to be a happy , comfortable place for him . I could visit him there often {arid we had precious years of brothr and sister friendship 1 will always be grateful for . Please do what you can to facilitate Ithacare ' s plans to improve the service they offer . They are a community resource we should all be proud of. Thank you for constant concern for making the Town of Ithaca a great place to live . Sincerely , Margaret J . tas 323 Savage Farm Drive Ithaca , NY 14850 Phone : 2574636 • � , 71'� '� 1 � r � � Tuhnscsn 5 `�� `�� 311 N Li i y sso I.1 � FEB 2 7 INS 'I&I-O VN OF ITHACA IF E z 1 Ll ezr ,tie 777 zr;�; i 7j� �:7-AV� T i 1 , .^ TOWN OF Iii- , CA < j ,? � /Ic �a„�. 44acl � 1 1 l � Y: 2202� nd � o tl/liG�o �.'l��i � C✓�� / /lC, /�Z_ v /'%� �v �ru.C/ ,f/�'� ,GUCI.v �Z %/1 GLW �:��.1✓ _ f 4PI J + ' + (/.P�_r'/L: A2 �i'� /�2 (%C�a��%/V ivi� ,��'� �u ��i' N/i _�2'.'��"'rJ . '" �'•"' � � �yt�LC�1'LGt.CJ ff LZ Jaryl, �Yi " 4UJih � �/ c7,c/ „1/Y1i „Qjt�(�l1Y✓Z D C��iJ1 ..Cr,,,v ( "�/LGR/L/.� /�'LC U' —{./ � I MAR 4 X996 March 3 , 1996 i OWN OF ITHACA Catherine Valentino Town Supervisor , Town of Ithaca 126 E. Seneca St. Ithaca, N.Y. 14850 Dear Ms. Valentino: My wife and I would like to urge the Town Board to approve the necessary adjustment of zoning rules to permit Ithacare to proceed with its South Hill project in accordance with their revised plans. My Mother has been a resident at Ithacare for the past five years , and I believe it is a wonderful institution; caring, attentive, and intelligent in all its activities, which include a remarkable and innovative program of cooperation with Ithaca College . Ithacare is a vital part of life in Ithaca, and I believe it has earned, many times over , our enthusiastic support for its plans to expand and modernize its unique and reasonably- priced service to the elderly. Sincerely yours, Franklin L Moore 215 N. Cayuga St. 4321 Ithaca, N.Y. 14850 , , MAR 419% 20 'been' N WATHACA Van Etten, NY 14889 February 29, 1996 Catherine Valentino Town Supervisor, Town of Ithaca 126 East Seneca Street Ithaca, New York 14850 Dear Ms. Valentino : The purpose of this letter to you and the town board is to express my support of Ithacare moving to its new location on Route 96 in Danby. Your votes to approve Special Land Use District 97 to accommodate Ithacare' s revised building design would help many elderly people achieve a better quality of life . As an Ithaca College employee, I can envision many positive things happening between Ithacare, Ithaca College, and the Ithaca community. All will benefit from the new proposed location. 1 also have firsthand knowledge of the quality of life that Ithacare provides as my father is a r6sident at the current facility. Ithacare provides a caring, safe, healthy, and happy environment; they treat the residents with respect, giving them their independence and at the same time caring for them as if they were at home . Through your vote, the board too can show their respect for elderly people and their right to be given the benefits and opportunities that the new, improved facility can provide . Thank you for your consideration of this request. Sincerely, d& b - J" &"6,L Fred D . Vanderburgh cc : Mark Macera Ethel H . Beck EWR4 _ 201 Savage Farm Drive Ithaca, NY 14850-6501 i OWN OF ITHqCA { 11 1�6 �i c) wv ca . t,a. tJ as �7 - -7 13 r LeA 44 r !V A } I cff—�ic_ d Gt3�e �S VYL yy ` ` tie-v►le C� 41996 _ 3 .nrni OF ITH ACA 403 Main St . Newfield NY 14867 Feb . 29 , 1996 Town of Ithaca Catherine Valentino , Supervisor 126 East Seneca St . Ithaca NY 14850 To Members of the Ithaca Town Board : I have a personal interest in the future of Ithacare , and urge you to approve an amendment to SLUD # 7 to allow Ithacare ' s revised building design project to move forward . r;My mother has been a resident of Ithacare for a number of years and I am well aware of the need for a new facility . The proposed location near Ithaca College will surely be a . ...boon to cooperative programs such as the Intergenerational Choir now enjoyed by mother and many of the other residents . I urge you to take this action which has the potential to enhance our understanding of and the quality of life for this segment of our population . Sincerely , cc Mark A . Macera jDLA N 5 ��2oM -T-t�► E `b� c i N � i � c� Jai � � /� 5 L �1�15U5 � D Tf-1 E vlTE �d �L 1�UJL� � rFE . ooR ,QEVIOt� �j S T� ME �1T5 A2E J P SAVE L � VE � / lv / nL4AC -A ALL My L , � E Now o vim+ ILL. w LL_ . 7 H PA NO2AMA WILL or � O � IaQD I Z E � t3 1 TTJ AAA aE ! � C� )6 ,A P, e::� A ?N E 2 l /%1 E , EAJGL.. DSE-7M l5 45) 0 ,2 LEPT Z © �C 5U /410AtgAT ILL �,2 o f �Ec 77 I A M %- I/U A55 0e / A7-E7 P2oFE� � ,� o � .8 /aLVCy AT / 7WAema �'oLLECE AND -T /4Q /\jIMf� L � Co � Oc y EN V i �2,o /%31AEn1TAL_ ,6 W / g Ekd :!5 c)PPoj 77 v E vF / I�NA c RE S i axlj PP--� � u MAR - 05 - 96 09 : 53 AM PARK OF THE SIERRA 209 683 2179 P . 01 ea . mge rode Al c� t zt< l cooi Ff, .,.v i i1 c_ ' p r i • 1 . i 1 1 o PO t 100 P (47 �� Iejk are , ` Exten �y� V Page 1 -Fitt' MAR - 05 - 95 09 : 51 AM PARK OF THE SIERRA 209 583 2179 P002 00(UL . � / .�.�1 V t A 16401 'Off ell FEB 8 , 1996 RONDA C _ ENGMAN CA/ � q ~ 571 South D Spencer . NY 14883 607-589-4031 February 6 , 1996 Catherine Valentino , Supervisor Town of Ithaca 126 E . Seneca St . Ithaca , NY 14850 Dear Ms . Valentino : Thank you for your letter of January 15 concerning Ithacare . I was pleased to learn that the Town Board will be issuing its own findings concerning the EIS . I ' m enclosing a copy of my comments to the Draft EIS for your perusal . I would like to point out two thing : 1 . No one has ever conducted an inventory of the animals on that site . I believe this is a grievous error and an overt attempt to by Ithacare to suppress infor- mation . ..2.. The fact that this land was zoned industrial doesn ' t mean that it would ever have or should ever have industrial structures on it . The view alone makes this il '','hand a unique site which will be forever destroyed if built upon . Sincerely , RONDA C _ ENGMAN 571 South Danby Rd . Spencer , NY 14883 607 - 589- 4031 June 20 , 1995 To : Town of Ithaca Planning Board Re : Comments -- Ithacare DEIS S-3 1 . Ithacare states that the anticipated impact on vegetation will be moderate . The proposed facility will eliminate 3 acres , another 6 acres will be opened deliberately . Those 9 acres alone constitute 32% of the entire parcel . The impact of this change on vegetation is significant and without mitigation measures . The replacement of a wide variety of vegetation with grass and numerous non- native trees and shrubs , does not constitute mitigation . The most numerous tree in the proposed landscape plan is . Malus floribunda , a tree native not to the U . S . , but to Japan . 2 . Ithacare states that the anticipated impact on wildlife will be moderate . Thirty- two percent of the land will be either cleared or taken up by the facility . The travel routes of deer and other animals will be interrupted or eliminated . The intrusion of humans , cars , delivery trucks , ambulances , and nature trail walkers will be permanent . Consequently , the impact on wildlife will ;be significant , and for the most part , long- term with no mitigation measures available . 3 . The SEQR Handbook states that " the description of impacts should be objective ( page B - 33 ) . " The Ithacare DEIS does not follow the Handbook . S- 10 1 . Ithacare states that the " ecological environment of the site will be enhanced by specialized landscaping . " The landscaping around the proposed facility will not replace the vegetation and habitat that is lost . It creates . particularly around the building . a different and less desirable habitat . Even those animals that might normally avail themselves of the small amount of food and habitat created by the landscaping most likely will not do so because it is a ) exposed , b ) close to the building , b ) near areas frequented by humans , and c ) near the road . II- 14 According to the plan , run-off from the southern parking lot will be piped to below the " pond . " No speculation was made as to how salt put on the parking lot will affect the creek . 2 III- 12 la . The DEIS states that one of John Confer ' s classes conducted an " environmental review" of the site . What exactly is this environmental review? What did it entail ? Why were the results not put in the appendix? lb . Confer states that the site supports a rich variety of wildlife . Why weren ' t these species listed in the appendix ? 2 . No inventory of breeding and non-breeding birds using the site was conducted . 3 . No inventory of reptiles and amphibians using the site was conducted . 4 . No inventory of the insects using the site was conducted . 5 . The SEQR Handbook states that DEIS should include " both quantitative and qualitative information ( page B - 33 ) . " As far as inventorying wildlife , the Ithacare DEIS has failed to follow the Handbook. V- 1 The DEIS states that calcium chloride used to control construction dust may leach into the wetland . This cannot be allowed . Other information omitted 1 . What is the length of the proposed nature trail ? 2a . What will be the negative impacts of the creation of the nature trail on wildlife and surrounding vegetation? 2b . What will be the negative impacts of the use of the nature trail by humans Pi .. e . , human encroachment ) ? 3 . What will be the negative impacts of the noise from construction , particularly blasting , on wildlife ? 4 . What will be the long- term negative impacts of noise from the facility ( human voices , air-conditioners , etc . ) and accompanying vehicular movement on wildlife ? . 5 . What will be the impact on wildlife of lights being on all night at the site ? 6 . How does Ithacare propose to mitigate the loss of some of the traditional deer paths on the property? 7 . Where will snow from parking lots and drives be piled , and how will this affect vegetation and wildlife ? In general 1 . The whining , threatening tone of section VII is inappropriate to the DEIS . 2 . Ithacare is a business . The view adds to the " marketability " of the facility . Perhaps , since Ithacare will make money off that view , Ithacare should pay the Town and nearby residents for the loss of the view . If you lived across from that site , how much money would you want for the loss of that view? But then again , can you put a price on a view ? 3 . Ithacare in to " investigate the need for and marketability of free [ - ] standing housing units for seniors as well as residential health [ - ] care services . " This is a clear indication that Ithacare ' s concern for the wildlife and vegetation of the site is a sham . Ithacare wants nothing more than to develop that site to its marketability maximum . Ithacare whines about how , if Ithacare doesn ' t build on that site , X number of houses can be built in planned developments , when all along it plans to do the same thing . VDV grances gacoss 9661 b Z 83zj 1422 JY{ nsAam ,?oao( 9lAaca, Xem qo,4 14850 5� G1Q �19 � 0 o? 7 lam„` Ile a - - i '1. �.�.i . i . � r T Ithaca College [ACA Ithaca, New York 14850 IT 607-274-1965 607-274-1968 (Fax) Inetil�dB — FEB 2 S 19% _ February . ACA Catherine Valentino Town Supervisor Town of Ithaca 126 East Seneca Street Ithaca , NY 14850 Dear Ms , Valentino : My name is John A . Krout . I am a Professor of Sociology and Health Services Administration at Ithaca College , and Director of the Ithaca College Gerontology Institute . As a doctoral student , one of my areas of concentration was human ecology , the study of how human activity is distributed in the natural environment and how humans and the environment affect each other . I have taught many courses at the college level including Environmental Sociology and Man and the Environment . On a personal note , I am an active environmentalist and belong to at least ten " environmental " organizations . I consider myself knowledgeable about environmental issues and firmly committed to protecting the environment . However , I believe that wise " stewardship " of the land requires a balance between the needs of humans and the need to protect nature . I tell you this so you may better appreciate my opinion regarding the Ithacare project . I am pleased to urge each and every member of the Town of Ithaca Board to approve an amendment to Special Land Use District ( SLUR ) # 7 to accommodate Ithacare ' s revised building design . The proposed Ithacare site and the specific location of the building on that site will , I believe , have acceptable environmental impacts - a position echoed by the Planning Board . Further , the very close proximity of the proposed site to Ithaca College will greatly facilitate a rich and rewarding exchange between Ithaca College students and faculty interested in learning about and working with older adults and the residents of Ithacare . It is important to note that Ithacare has worked hard to reduce the impact of its proposed facility on the view of West hill from the 96B parking area . Ithacare officials have agreed to make costly changes in the site plan and bear financial responsibility for extending the parking area . As a result , they must request a SLUD amendment , Rejecting Ithacare ' s request for a SLUD amendment , after all the effort of Ithacare and the Planning Board to accommodate concerns about view impacts , would seem illogical . In closing , I would like to express my appreciation for your attention to this letter . I believe the Ithacare plan stands on its merits . I. t is environmentally responsible and preserves most of the natural beauty of the location while providing a much needed new " environment " for one of our nation ' s most treasured and deserving resource - our elders . I hope you will vote to approve the SLUR amendment . Thank you . Sincerely , 4, , O t* \k John A . Krout , Ph . D . Director •u is MAR 4 1996 �jxv`VN OF ITNr•�� February 23 , 1996 Catherine Valentino Town Supervisor Town of Ithaca 126 East Seneca Street Ithaca , New York 14850 Dear Ms . Valentino . I have been a resident of Ithacare for several years , and have the fervent hope that eventually I may live in a new Ithacare on South Hill . It is hard for me to understand that there are people who do not like the idea of an Ithacare on South Hill . Would they prefer to see a factory built on this property? Me , I cannot wait to be up there close to Ithaca College , so that I ' ll be able to participate in more activities which the College offers . I have been a member of the intergenerational choir ever since it was formed , and I ' m sure that there are other activities which would interest me if I were near by I hope that the town board will approve an amendment to the �SLUD to permit Ithacare to locate the new senior residence on this site without further delay . It takes time to build and some of us are running out of time . Sincerely yours , Winsome Worthen �I �\ \ • _ r = Y \ten.:t—k--!.` t• i �� b 1 co 8mo .. . z CD A > U u C pw t r � r J �r � to � rn t � . y D N . r•� W N .4 N 6 { I COPY . STATEMENT BEFORE THE TOWN OF ITHACA . TOWN BOARD PUBLIC HEARING ON AMENDING SPECIAL LAND USE DISTRICT NO . 7 MARCH 11 , 1996 Good Evening . Supervisor Valentino and Members of the Town Board , my name is Joseph Cimmino . May I start by thanking you for providing the oppor - tunity for public comment on the matter before you . I come before you to urge that the Board amend Special Land Use District #7 to accommodate the Preliminary Site Plan for the Ithacare Center project approved by the Town Planning Board on February 6th . The SLUD needs to be amended to simply accommodate the change in building design and location resulting from the SEQR process . Such amendment would be totally consistent with the ._ Comprehensive Plan for the Town of Ithaca , adopted on September 21 , 19930 Chapter II ( Page 11 ) of the Comprehensive Plan clearly recognized that the highest rate of population growth in the Town has been in the group aged 65 or more . The same chapter of the Plan also anticipated that the elder population would continue to grow , reflecting the need for specialized housing . It goes on to state that " Even more supportive services will be needed by elders over SO . " In Chapter IV ( Page 5 ) of the Plan , the Board stated that one of the advantages of development on South Hill was , and I quote , " Housing for seniors could be developed in conjunction with the proposed relocation of Ithacare to South Hill . " The Board is to be commended for the foresight demon- strated in the Comprehensive Plan , and for upgrading land originally zoned for industrial use to meet this special need through rezoning action . The creation of Special Land Use District No . 7 by your Local Law # 1 of the year 1994 at your meeting of January 13 , 1994 initiated the process of allowing the proposed Ithacare project to proceed . The relocation of Ithacare to South Hill would not only provide modern and expanded facilities for elder care , but would significantly increase the effectiveness of the Ithaca College Gerontology Program . Many young people are needed to provide skilled and compassionate care for the growing popu- lation of elderly residents . Those skills are best developed where " hands on training " can be included . The Ithacare Center Senior Living Community on South Hill would provide that critical element in close proximity to the College Campus . You have planned for the future in your Comprehensive Plan , and in your earlier action creating SLUD #7 . All that is needed now is an amendment to the SLUD to allow the � . Ithacare project on South Hill to proceed . I encourage you to act quickly , and I thank you for your kind attention . Are there any questions ? ? Thank you , and good night ! - 2 - Ithaca Town Board Public Hearing 03/11 /96 page 1 of 4 Testimony of John Yntema Re : Amendment to SLUD #7 for Ithacare 1 . Ithacare seems to be up there with Mom and apple pie , and the implication is that anyone who disagrees with anything Ithacare says , or opposes anything Ithacare wants to do, is obviously against senior citizens . As a disabled senior citizen myself, with a 96 year old mother, it is hardly reasonable to say that I oppose help for senior citizens. My qualifications for what I ' m about to say are , among other things, education and training as an engineer. Also , 18 years experience as a biologist and Environmental Specialist for an out- of-state government Department of Conservation ; part of my job there was to review Environmental documents, such as EISs . 2 . It should be made clear that, along with everyone else , I am in favor of an Ithacare expansion , if that is what they want , and are able to do. What I am strongly opposed to is the location they have chosen , so close to a scenic overlook, the view from which Ithacare itself has described as " . . . arguably Tompkins County' s most breathtaking panoramic vista of Cayuga Lake . " This was the caption for a picture in one issue of its Building Bulletin (Show copy ) . 3 . It is my understanding that the person who prepared an analysis of potential sites for the Ithacare expansion was also responsible for the Ithacare Draft EIS . In the site analysis report, a complete copy of which I don 't believe any of the Town 's Boards have been given , it says that "A possible concern with S - 1 [this site ] is the possible loss of the best view in Ithaca . " Yet, at a public hearing , this same individual stated that the Ithacare building would enhance the view by framing the view of the Lake . It can 't be both ways. 4. Ithacare proposes to put its huge building very near the overlook, which would certainly ruin the "panoramic vista" . If you think " huge " is an unfair adjective , consider that the proposed structure is a three - story building , 55 ft. high ( by the Town ' s method of measuring ) , almost 500 ft . long and only about 250 feet from the overlook. In addition , Ithacare has stated that the proposed building requires a cupola so people can find the entrance ; this certainly implies a "huge " building . Incidentally , the only parties who have mentioned the Lake view as a concern are the Ithaca Journal and Ithacare , which has seemed to use that non- issue as a smoke -screen for what part of the view their building actually would block . 5 . This same picture was used on Ithacare ' s 1994 calendar ( Show picture ) , but there were two captions there . One was a John Keats quote : "A thing of beauty is a joy forever. . " which it seems Ithacare chose for propaganda purposes, but actually wants to ignore . The other was : "Cayuga Lake as seen from Ithacare ' s future South Hill site . " I had some interesting correspondence with Ithacare ' s Executive Director, in which he was taken aback by my not agreeing with all of his opinions , which he usually claimed were "facts" . Ithaca Town Board Public Hearing 03/11 /96 page 2 of 4 Testimony of John Yntema Re : Amendment to SLUD #7 for Ithacare 6 , When I mentioned that the picture conveniently avoided showing the proposed building , and that the view was from the overlook , rather than from the proposed building site , his response was that "[ 1 would] be pleased to learn that the reason Ithacare ' s residence does not appear in the pictures . . . is because the building is not visible to the viewing public when standing at the north end of the overlook where this picture was taken from !" Can you imagine not being able to see this huge structure only some 250 ft. away? This is the most blatant example of the false information which Ithacare has been spreading on a rather routine basis, while claiming it is others who are supplying misinformation to the public and the various Boards. 6 . A particularly choice example of misinformation appeared as a notice of subdivision hearing sign , posted in a very inconspicuous spot far from the overlook , where almost no one from the public would notice it. As you can see from the photograph (Show photograph ), the hearing was scheduled for March 2 , 1992 - - almost two years before any actual hearing public hearing . The party to contact is shown as Ithacare , not any Board of the Town , so who put up that misdated sign ? 7 . A fervent Ithacare supporter has maintained that the overlook is not an "overlook", but is designated as a "Safety Parking Area ". Is it not surprising , then , that Ithacare has consistently called this place an "overlook " in all its documents and drawings, and that the Department of Transportation would put up a sign AT the overlook that names it an "overlook" ! ( Show picture . ) So . . . whom to believe ? 8 . Other "misinformation " from Ithacare abounds. The aforementioned letter about the invisibility of the proposed facility was just addressed to me . One of the most memorable of Ithacare ' s falsehoods was in the defective EAF that was presented to the Town Board , and signed by former Town Supervisor Whitcomb on 13 January 1994. Appendix 4 thereof states that "The proposed project will have a minimal impact on the vista from the South Hill overlook . . . [ and that it will block] . . 1 only a small portion of the lower half of West Hill . . . [and] . . . will allow for an unobstructed view of . . . West Hill . . . ". Those statements are not only self- contradictory, but none is correct. Incidentally, this wording was retained in the EAF signed by the then- Chairperson of the Planning Board on 21 June 1994 . 9 . These kinds of deception seem to have passed totally unnoticed by the majority of Planning Board members , who seem only interested in saving Ithacare money. The Town Board of January 1994 was also misled by these same misstatements, as well as by the notation , for example , on page 9 of Part 2 of the EAF, where the IMPACT ON AESTHETIC RESOURCES was designated as "Small to Moderate ". The Town Board passed Local Law # 1 of 1994 , concerning the SLUD #7 for Ithacare , based partly on these kinds of false information . Particularly notable is the fact that the Town Board Ithaca Town Board Public Hearing 03/11 /96 page 3 of 4 Testimony of John Yntema Re : Amendment to SLUD #7 for Ithacare had no graphics at the time of their January 1994 ruling . Subsequently, the balloon demonstration , as well as the Draft EIS photographs on pages IV . H . 2 . d and IV. H . 2 . e , amply demonstrated the fallacy of those statements in the EAF. In fact, the peak of the building would actually be above West Hill . ( Show pictures . ) 10 . The magnitude of of the " Impact on Aesthetic Resources" was changed to " Potentially Large " in the EAF signed by the then- Chairperson of the Planning Board , but the majority of the Planning Board chose to ignore this and the new Planning Director' s advice in Part III of the new EAF that the Planning Board should decide if this was " important" . As you well know , the Planning Board ended up in court in mid 1994 over this matter, Ithacare joined in the lawsuit , and as you also must be aware , they lost . 11 . In a recent book published by the National Geographic , entitled SCENIC HIGHWAYS AND BYWAYS , there is section on New York , and a section on Cayuga Lake . The only picture of a scene around Cayuga Lake was taken from the overlook in question . ( Show picture . ) Here is a very conservative illustration of how the Ithacare facility would block this view . ( Show picture . ) The overlook was constructed in 1991 , yet two years later, Ithacare began proposing to basically destroy the panoramic view , while saying that they weren 't going to do so . Can this project really be what the Town of Ithaca wants in this location ? 12 . Anyone who has read the Draft EIS carefully will have noted two interesting issues . One is that Ithacare is operating illegally under the Americans with Disabilities Act (Draft EIS , page II-3 , paragraph 2 ) . The other is that, in an only slightly veiled way, Ithacare threatened the Town by saying that if its proposal is not approved , it " may be forced to close and Ithacare ' s present operation will be defunct. " ( DEIS , page VII- 1 , last paragraph ) . Both are sad commentaries on how Ithacare operates . 13 . Even the Final EIS is incomplete . For example , the wildlife survey and information as called for in the Scoping Document , page 5 , was never done . What has been substituted is partly conjecture and partly quite obvious omissions. Just the lists of birds and mammals are incomplete , and other items requested in the Fish and Wildlife section were not even addressed . Few seem to care that the scoping guidelines were not followed . The final EIS quotes a op rtion of a DEC letter to back up the contention that no threatened or endangered animal species exist on the parcel in question . Pointedly omitted is a quote from the same letter saying that just because the DEC records do not show such species are there , "This information should not be substituted for on - site surveys. . . " (emphasis is in the DEC letter, and is not mine) . Ithaca Town Board Public Hearing 03/11 /96 page 4 of 4 Testimony of John Yntema Re : Amendment to SLUD #7 for Ithacare Considering that the Town Planning Department prepared the Final EIS , one can only wonder what kind of prejudice they have . The letter is in Appendix E of the FEIS . 14. The argument, that the proposed Ithacare facility must be as close as possible to Ithaca College , seems to be a smoke screen to cover the fact that they simply want the cheapest land ; they paid only $ 1 for 28± acres. Two people associated with Ithaca College , one of whom is the Director of the College 's Gerontology Institute with which it is supposed to be so important that Ithacare interact , have stated that the proximity is important to enable students and Ithacare residents to walk back and forth . That is so absurd that it ' s amazing anyone believes it. I challenged the Planning Board members in February, to make that walk, round trip , and let me know how they did . No one has responded . 15 . An argument set forth by Ithacare supporters is that the "old people" deserve a view . It ' s worth noting , however, that many of the residents in the proposed building would be looking at the road , at the overlook itself (where people will be looking back , into residents' bedrooms) , at other parts of the building , or into woods that aren 't much different than the woods at the present Ithacare location . 17 . - It seems appropriate to note that the site Ithacare has selected for its proposed building was tied for 5th and 6th places in the aforementioned Site Analysis Report . I would like to read you a quote from a statement read to the Planning Board on 23 January 1996 , by Mrs. Eva Hoffmann , a member of that Board : "To me , the significance of the view in question here is not just environmental and aesthetic. This view which many have described as the best one , or one of the best in Ithaca, also has social and economic significance to me and l believe to the whole community. " Ithacare ' s facility could be located in a number of places in the Town of Ithaca with great benefits to both its residents and community as a whole . The view is where it is and cannot be moved . To me the view is much more important than the Planning Board 's findings reflect. " I could not agree more . i I Presentation by Mark A . Macera , Executive Director , Ithacare Center to the Town of Ithaca Board Monday March 11 , 1996 Agenda Item . # 14 - Seven P . m . PUBLIC HEARING to consider amendment to Local Law No 1 of the year 1994 creating Special Land Use District No . 7 . Ithacare Center introduced to the community its plans to build a new senior living community on South Hill in the summer of 1993 . In October of that same year , Ithacare submitted a Development Review Application to the Town of Ithaca requesting permission to construct a new senior living complex . The reasons and purpose for the project were , and remain , clear . The current residence on South Quarry Street is obsolete and incapable of providing basic services to meet the housing and personal care needs of the elderly . The building ' s mechanical systems are failing , and the building ' s limited capacity is unable to meet existing , not to mention future demand for assisted living . Older adults are looking for contemporary housing options and a continuum of care to meet their needs as they age in place , levels of care Ithacare is unable to provide at the present time . The present South Hill location was selected because it was one of few locations that met our siting criteria , and the only one that presented Ithacare and Ithaca College with an opportunity to take advantage of close physical proximity to one another and develop exciting intergenerational programs ; programs that seek to enhance the quality of life for our community ' s elderly by engaging them in social , recreation , education and wellness programs available at the college . Likewise , college students , faculty and staff can benefit from the education , teaching and the research such a linkage with a long term care provider offers . Moreover , the intergenerational initiative between Ithacare and the college helps to breed understanding between the young and the old as we train tomorrow ' s long term care givers . Between October 1993 and June 1994 , the Town of Ithaca processed Ithacare ' s applications for rezoning , subdivision and environmental review of the South Hill site . During this time Environmental Assessments ( Forms ) were completed that determined the project would not have a significant adverse environmental impact . In July 1994 , Ithacare was granted preliminary site plan approval . While there was unanimous support for Ithacare ' s plans to build a new senior living community , a small number of individuals demanded that Ithacare should be made to build elsewhere because its project would harm the " environment " . To some this meant significantly impacting " scenic views " , to others this meant significantly impacting plant and animal wildlife . Ultimately , three ( 3 ) of Ithacare ' s South Hill neighbors initiated a law suit in July 1994 against the Town for not preparing an " environmental impact statement " . The Tompkins County Supreme Court ruled in September 1994 to annul the preliminary site plan approval granted Ithacare by the Town and directed the Town to prepare an Environmental i i Impact Statement . Between October 1994 and December 1995 , Ithacare and the Town developed , circulated and held public hearings to discuss scoping , draft and final environmental impact statements . The Town Planning Board issued Findings in January 1996 . The environmental review concluded that a modified building footprint would not have a significant adverse environmental impact . Equally important , but overlooked until the environmental impact statement was prepared , were the very important social benefits associated with Ithacare ' s project . It is also important to note that absent from the calls by those who trumpeted SEQR as the reason to deny Ithacare approval to proceed , was SEQR ' s requirements not to deny approval of Ithacare ' s project solely on environmental factors , but to balance protection of the environment with the need of the community to accommodate social and economic factors . With this in mind , we point out that Ithacare ' s mission is to meet the housing and supportive needs of seniors without regard to their financial resources . This means Ithacare serves the indigent and low income seniors at the expense of the organization and market residents . Ithacare is able to accomplish this without , I repeat , without any public , taxpayer support . Ithacare is a private , charitable , not - for -profit organization that covers its costs of operation through fees its residents are able to pay and through private contributions made by donors . In more dramatic terms , if not for Ithacare and its private donors , dozens of indigent seniors could be forced to live with relatives , many ill - equipped to care for loved ones . Seniors without families could find themselves homeless , perhaps even street people without the personal and quasi -health care they need to survive . If these seniors were to be forced into nursing homes or forced to turn to other community based organizations for services , they would cost the taxpaying public hundreds of thousands , perhaps millions of dollars each year . And this doesn ' t even begin to address the human costs in terms of quality of life and the loss of seniors ' personal dignity and self respect . In February 1996 , the Town Planning Board granted Ithacare preliminary site plan approval and permission to proceed with submission of documents for final site plan review . Approval however is subject to modification of the Special Land Use district granted Ithacare by the Town Board over two ( 2 + ) years ago . I am here before you this evening to respectfully request an amendment to SLUD # 7 so that we may proceed with our plans to provide assisted living to the frail elderly members of our community . I would like to share with you a drawing illustrating the adjustments that have been made to the original building footprint . WP : presenta . mam fly OF 1P F TOWN OF ITHACA 21 ¢$ 126 EAST SENECA STREET , ITHACA , N . Y . 14850 TOWN CLERK 273-1721 HIGHWAY 273-1656 PARKS 273-8035 ENGINEERING 273-1747 PLANNING 273-1747 ZONING 273-1747 TOWN OF ITHACA AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING AND PUBLICATION I , Joan Lent Noteboom , being duly sworn , say that I am the Town Clerk of the Town of Ithaca , Tompkins County , New York ; that the following notice has been duly posted on the sign board of the Town Clerk of the Town of Ithaca and the notice has been duly published in the local newspaper, ( Ithaca Journal ) : PUBLIC NOTICE - Special Town Board Meeting April 1 , 1996 - 5 : 30 p . m . , New Town Hall Location of Sign Board Used For Posting : Town Clerk's Office 126 East Seneca Street Ithaca , NY 14850 Date of Posting : March 19, 1996 Date of Publication : March 21 , 1996 Y Town Clerk , Town of Ithaca STATE OF NEW YORK ) COUNTY OF TOMPKINS ) SS : TOWN OF ITHACA ) Sworn to and subscribed before me this " - day of , 106 Mary J. Saxton ary Pub Ii Notary Public, State of New York Registration #01SA5044003 Qualified in Tioga County My Commission Expires May 22, 1997 " RtIBUC NOTICE ,r ., ,:Egan BOAARDG-f:'ti`F JbWN ;OF ,ITHACA ` •t, PLEASE -'TAE ;.NOTICE, :that„ the,T6wn Boardiof the Town of I}+aca wifl conduct a: Spa; ` cidl' Town Board :•meeting at. , tho:Town Hal1;;:126 East.Sen- i - es ., Street; Ithaca;NewtYorkl o ApriI ';I , 1996! .; at ',:5:30. m: in order"to considecmatt" rs related t4' the acquisition: Hof a new Town- H611; and'i '"s PLEASE TAKE' FURTHER NO TICE, I individuals , attending with visual impairment's, hear. ing impairments:orather :spe cial needs,twill ,be; proyi ea with assisiance'Ob'neces50fy, ; upon ' request: ` Persons' desir in . ' sslstanceL mush moke- a r uest not less than 48 hours O r io the'time of,the special. meeBng Joan lent NoteDoo ' Town 'Cle'rk' March 211 1996 '_ OF 1p TOWN OF ITHACA 21 4 126 EAST SENECA STREET , ITHACA , N . Y . 14850 TOWN CLERK 273-1721 HIGHWAY 273-1656 PARKS 273-8035 ENGINEERING 273-1747 PLANNING 273-1747 ZONING 273-1747 TOWN OF ITHACA AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING AND PUBLICATION I , Joan Lent Noteboom , being duly sworn , say that I am the Town Clerk of the Town of Ithaca , Tompkins County , New York ; that the following notice has been duly posted on the sign board of the Town Clerk of the Town of Ithaca and the notice has been duly published in the local newspaper , ( Ithaca Journal ) : Notice of Public Hearing - Rezoning East King Road Tax Parcel No . 44- 1 - 4 . 312 Location of Sign Board Used For Posting : Town Clerk ' s Office 126 East Seneca Street Ithaca , NY 14850 Date of Posting : March 19 , 1996 Date of Publication : March 21 , 1996 cam. Town Clerk , Town of Ithaca STATE OF NEW YORK ) COUNTY OF TOMPKINS ) SS : TOWN OF ITHACA ) Sworn to and subscribed before me this / OJ-111 day of , 19 Mary Public Mary J. Saxton Notary Public, State of New York Registration #01SA5044003 Qualified in Tioga County My Commission Expires May 229 1997 fly OF 1r TOWN OF ITHACA 21 126 EAST SENECA STREET , ITHACA , N . Y . 14850 TOWN CLERK 273-1721 HIGHWAY 273-1656 PARKS 273-8035 ENGINEERING 273-1747 PLANNING 273-1747 ZONING 273-1747 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TOWN OF ITHACA PLEASE TAKE NOTICE , that the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca will hold a public hearing at a regular meeting of the Town Board on April 8 , 1996 , at 6 : 45 p . m . , at the Town Hall , 126 East Seneca Street , Ithaca , New York to consider enactment of a local law amending the Town of Ithaca Zoning Ordinance rezoning lands on East King Road , designated as Town of Ithaca Tax Parcel No , 44- 14 . 312 , MR Multiple Residence to R-30 Residence District , and PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE , all citizens at the aforementioned time and place shall be afforded the opportunity to voice their approval or opposition of the said amendment , and PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE , individuals with visual impairments , hearing impairments or other special needs , will be provided with assistance as necessary , upon request . Persons desiring assistance must make a request not less than 48 hours prior to the time of the public hearing . Joan Lent Noteboom Town Clerk � ; � , NOTICE�C►� March 19 , 1996 t pUBuC` HEARING., 1 ►3 70WN•:OF• ITHACA - v�1 $+ PLEASE JAKE sNOT10E, that thA jbwri Board of.the Town pp"4Ithawuwill'hold a ;pubhc, td§odh aco•regular meeting the own' Board;ori Apia • 'd .1996; ata•45p' 'M. ' 6t the Town;Hallj€126':Eait_�enecc. PUBLISH : Thursday , March 21 , 1996 strtier . lrna�eNt Yor&":,�' '' 'c5t SP'e' rsnact 6A of a locolL Ibw amending ; the `Town 'of' I0ca; Zoning .0rdmance rag; 'R bd9 idesgnated'as Town of ' .; lt} o a . To x, Parc6IL No r. 44=14.31,2;; .MR Multiple e ResidenR30'Residence ,to , District -and fi SkjT KEIFURTHER= N04 �'' • CE •all`;'citaens. ..at ;the, o►enientiono time . 'ah. r o!Op rtunity to voice their aP {>P ovchor; opposition of th sqid:a�mendment .and - `u ' PtEASE TAKE; FtfRTHER',NC& ttCEE, • individuyls;witll.4isdip, " ;r�polrmenri, hearirig mpf� y Snenri or other sp®dal need, will be provided with aSfs ' torce.,as;necessaj uponre 'j y .'Slyest,, Peraons•des� , cCsrrs :itance niust ' Maka .4 3 Sly s 1 than',48` hour$;>rior ; •' `.tgthe time of the!pubYctearot , Joan L6nf Not m TowrClerki March 21 , 1996 c`E �1y OF 1p TOWN OF ITHACA �� 2i � 126 EAST SENECA STREET , ITHACA , N . Y . 14850 Y 0 4 TOWN CLERK 273-1721 HIGHWAY 273-1656 PARKS 273-8035 ENGINEERING 273-1747 PLANNING 273-1747 ZONING 273-1747 TOWN OF ITHACA AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING AND PUBLICATION I , Joan Lent Noteboom , being duly sworn , say that I am the Town Clerk of the Town of Ithaca , Tompkins County, New York ; that the following notice has been duly posted on the sign board of the Town Clerk of the Town of Ithaca and the notice has been duly published in the local newspaper , ( Ithaca Journal ) : Notice of Public Hearing - Rezoning East King Road Tax Parcel No . 44- 1 - 4 . 313 Location of Sign Board Used For Posting : Town Clerk ' s Office 126 East Seneca Street Ithaca , NY 14850 Date of Posting : March 19 , 1996 Date of Publication : March 21 , 1996 (Lxt ,j " eL tv, - Town Clerk , Town of Ithaca STATE OF NEW YORK ) COUNTY OF TOMPKINS ) SS : TOWN OF ITHACA ) Sworn to and subscribed before me this D -1V1 day of i , 19q(4 . 2ti c otary Public Mary J. Saxton Notary Public, State of New York Registration #01SA5044003 Qualified in Tioga County My Commission Expires May 22, 1997 �Zy OF 1P ° TOWN OF ITHACA 2> 4- 126 EAST SENECA STREET , ITHACA , N . Y . 14850 %TOWN CLERK 273-1721 HIGHWAY 273-1656 PARKS 273-8035 ENGINEERING 273-1747 PLANNING 273-1747 ZONING 273-1747 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TOWN OF ITHACA PLEASE TAKE NOTICE , that the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca will hold a public hearing at a regular meeting of the Town Board on April 8 , 1996 , at 6 : 30 p . m . , at the Town Hall , 126 East Seneca Street , Ithaca , New York to consider enactment of a local law amending the Town of Ithaca Zoning Ordinance rezoning lands on East King Road , designated as Town of Ithaca Tax Parcel No . 44- 1 -4 . 313 , MR Multiple Residence to R-30 Residence District , and PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE , all citizens at the aforementioned time and place shall be afforded the opportunity to voice their approval or opposition of the said amendment , and PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE , individuals with visual impairments , hearing impairments or other special needs , will be provided with assistance as necessary , upon request . Persons desiring assistance must make a request not less than 48 hours prior to the time of the public hearing . Joan Lent Noteboom wOTICE '. OF PUBLIC . �: ' . HEARING. Town Clerk TOWN OF 1TkiACA March 19 , 1996 PLEASE TAKE . NOTICE, that the Town Board of the Town h I ic a, o euigc rn�at .r� ar mehn o the own Board 'on April ' 8,'••1996 at, 6:30p.m: at. thei Town Hall, 126. East: Seneca ' Street, Ithaca,- :kew York to PUBLISH : Thursday , March 21 , 1996 1`a,-y, ome din $ie T wn -of Ithaca, Zoning Drdmance re-, zoning lands on East Kingg Road, designated as Town ot . Ithaca Tax Parcel No. 44.14.313;; 'MR . Multiple Residence to',R 0 Reside ?c0 District and PLEASE` TAKE F RTHER 0 TICE; all '- citizens atthe aforementione , time - and place, shall be�alforded the portunity to voice.their op-: ovdl or. oppbsifon ,•'of the said amendment, 'and PLEASE-TAKE FIJRk{ER NO• ` , TICE, individuals vith"A3101 irfipairments,; . hori , !impair- r�nts or other speoal needs, vbltlj1 be : providedgvlth assls ,est. Ferso s d��i gp omw tahce must ,make a' request' not less than 48,hours prior ttqp f q;Hme of thepuWic hear,, .Co - Joan Lint Noteboomt Town Clerk &rch 21 OF1r TOWN OF . ITHACA 21 � 126 EAST SENECA STREET , ITHACA , N . Y . 14850 143 TOWN CLERK 273-1721 HIGHWAY 273-1656 PARKS 273-8035 ENGINEERING 273-1747 PLANNING 273-1747 ZONING 273-1747 TOWN OF ITHACA AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING AND PUBLICATION I , Joan Lent Noteboom , being duly sworn , say that I am the Town Clerk of the Town of Ithaca , Tompkins County, New York ; that the following notice has been duly posted on the sign board of the Town Clerk of the Town of Ithaca and the notice has been duly published in the local newspaper , ( Ithaca Journal ) : PUBLIC NOTICE - LOCAL LAW NO . 2/ 1996 A LOCAL LAW TO AMEND THE ZONING ORDINANCE BY AMENDING LOCAL LAW NUMBER 1 FOR THE YEAR 1994 TO PERMIT RELOCATION OF THE ITHACARE SENIOR LIVING COMMUNITY BUILDING IN SPECIAL LAND USE DISTRICT NUMBER 7 ON DANBY ROAD OWNED BY ITHACARE CENTER SERVICES , INC . Location of Sign Board Used For Posting : Town Clerk' s Office 126 East Seneca Street Ithaca , NY 14850 Date of Posting : March 19 , 1996 Date of Publication : March 21 , 1996 Town Clerk , Town of Ithaca STATE OF NEW YORK ) COUNTY OF TOMPKINS ) SS : TOWN OF ITHACA ) Sworn to and subscribed before me this day of OWAA 119 Mary J. Saxton 1-74 a,4�� Notary Public, State of New York tart' Public Registration #01SA5044003 Qualified in Tioga County My Commission Expires May 22s 1997 7. tj 14 iO , 'Al; .' AW NO , PLEASE TAKE NOT1�E; 'at, ak r`reggularsmeeting'•of. the:Town" dF:ltlidca Town Boarc!• on.tfie. • 1'.l th dcy,of March;�1996'the followinr�gg was enacted:•+ '' k ILOCi4L :IAWTO� AMEND tjTHF;ZONING'ORDINANCE• ik.BYSAMENDING LOCAL LAW • NUMBER• J 4F OR' E •YEAR 1994 TO*t PE RELOCA•. TION OF THE % RHACARE ' SENIOR' .LIVING: 'COMMU- NITY' BUILDING1IN SPECIAL UND USE ; DISTRICT. , NUM BERr•7: ON ' DANBY. ROAD OWNED BY. .ITHACARE WCENTER SERVICES, INC. It I e Zoningg Ordinance-of the . ' ,T6wvw'of, Ithacatas 'amended. Coral !laws !.Number 1 ;: 94; be ;omended '; further amendingaaid Local Law 1 : Section •,,(c)'`of;said Local law is omended 'by deleting; the' phrase;'It.4 "i%T! . }• r; ; ".el evdtidnsi`: and : plans?;.de nominated" "Schematic : Sec- tions :and ,Elev6tioes: (Dray ting ;LS3)imade 'y L'. : 0 t Kimball. Associafes;, 43ted t December' 10, 1993 q 'copy of.which-is on, file.. t . : and inserting in its� Oace the ehrase } r: ele4dtidns , and < Plans : nunr bared SKI11 (Piellmina Site r Plan '-r. Alternative : B.3 '- 64 IPlojntina "8' Materials;, _ )&nl, LarC' (Tra11 Plan) L ..and`,'47 (Details); ; and.; A6R �Eobe leva. hon's),:prepaPed ,by' ' ia Kimball 'gssoctes' and dated. ; January ' 30 :41996, ffhereinafter � collectively re• (erred to as .the 'Jan'uary'30 ' 1996;:•Sire, Pian') copiesto) . which • are ;on ,file ."; • -!` ` ' 2.;c Section` •5., of Qaaid ;ilocal 'Law is 'amended';6y:;deleting r. ". Preliminary Site: PI6nr[Draw lS2)•'.made; by l:. obeit Kimball Associates, dated Oa -tuber°4, '19. 3:::'. .: i an •.inserting V inl s;`place the M i,. r::,• e?reliminarryy Sires Plan jthe ' January VI ,496> '--Site PIori1:. f :+. . 3: inthe :event; that any.' por lion ofit his,. law;wis`"declared ,inyalid°ibY :;of•courf ,of"�com-. r petent•ojunsdictionr� o valid= yi'of'the''rem8lning rHons. ,,"s all ;noC•be affected '�j+ such. declaration o in 4 . is ?Ipw ?ahallr:rakereffect ! 10 days after' :.. Jdan'lenPNoteboom j - Town ,Cler�C { March 21 , ' 1996 PUBLIC NOTICE LOCAL LAW NO . 2/ 1996 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE , at a regular meeting of the Town of Ithaca Town Board on the 11th day of March , 1996 the following was enacted : A LOCAL LAW TO AMEND THE ZONING ORDINANCE BY AMENDING LOCAL LAW NUMBER 1 FOR THE YEAR 1994 TO PERMIT RELOCATION OF THE ITHACARE SENIOR LIVING COMMUNITY BUILDING IN SPECIAL LAND USE DISTRICT NUMBER 7 ON DANBY ROAD OWNED BY ITHACARE CENTER SERVICES , INC . The Zoning Ordinance of the Town of Ithaca as amended by Local Law Number 1 , 1994, be amended further by amending said Local Law as follows : 1 . Section 4 (c) of said Local Law is amended by deleting the phrase "elevations and plans denominated " Schematic Sections and Elevations " ( Drawing LS -3) made by L. Robert Kimball Associates , dated December 10 , 1993 , a copy of which is on file . . . " and inserting in its place the phrase "elevations and plans numbered SK- L1J ( Preliminary Site Plan - Alternative B . 3) , L-4 ( Planting & Materials Plan ) , L- 5 (Trail Plan ) , L-6 and L-7 ( Details) , and A- 6R ( Elevations) , prepared by L . Robert Kimball & Associates and dated January 30 , 1996 , (hereinafter collectively referred to as the "January 30 , 1996 , Site Plan " ) copies of which are on file . . . " 2 . Section 5 of said Local Law is. amended by deleting the phrase " Preliminary Site Plan ( Drawing LS-2 ) made by L . Robert Kimball Associates dated October 4 , 19932 . . . " and inserting in its place the phrase " Preliminary Site Plan (the January 30 , 1996 , Site Plan . . . " 3 . In the event that any portion of this law is declared invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction , the validity of the remaining portions shall not be affected by such declaration of invalidity. 4 . This law shall take effect 10 days after its publication . Joan Lent Noteboom , Town Clerk March 19 , 1996 PUBLISH : Thursday , March 21 , 1996 TOWN OF ITHACA AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING AND PUBLICATION I , Joan Lent Noteboom being duly sworn , say that I am the Town Clerk of the Town of Ithaca , Tompkins County , New York ; that the following notice has been duly posted on the sign board of the Town Clerk of the Town of Ithaca and that the notice has been duly published in the local paper : ( Ithaca Journal ) Location of sign board used for posting : Town Clerk ' Office 126 E . Seneca Street Ithaca , N . Y . 14850 Date of Posting . February 23 , 1996 Date of Publication : February 26 , 1996 Tc n Clerk , Town of Ithaca STATE OF NEW YORK ) COUNTY OF TOMPKINS ) SS : TOWN OF ITHACA ) Sworn to and subscribed before me this day of r 19 � C �L� Mary J. Saxton Not � r is Notary Public, State of New York y Registration #01SA5044003 Qualified in Tloga County My Commission Expires May 22, 1997 1 ' a '�`r>TOWW OIPdITHACAtY PUBLIC1 HBARINd ;, PIEASE,'tTAKE' NOTICE; •thctr Nthe:i4Tawrig, ow 'i!Ithaca Town I I III,Board �fas`,cutliDrized the i �ond�'ott;twopublic hearin�ii � for the;ppofpposeof�diecussfngg `•Its';'199bhU;S`rDeporteieritoj. HoGaln °,arid 'llrban4De4elopr' menC. IUq) lit, Iff 's Com'muniryry �Develo mente lBlockGrahf`'nd''Abtire idled ' TCo6w6sollditedI-b", n iiM'. geracr l=i;l InggMill;takexplace?o l ;; 996 at# i45 tH1 ! ' In• oiacaIt Town Hall, t r 126„ Eas� KSeh treet; Ithaed"�,New,sYork :and��,aj�s`� t PLEAS�+['TAKEFUkTFI ER%NC�� NICE;'�tlall��eltiieKs at 'ithel aforementloned�_1ime.�`'oridl plaee ie .. y 1.1 tie affffo��JJeil ttKel 15 IM rtu ni �fo;velceitfieir �app�z 'tprovalNpy `op�gaition�3of�said' ggrant;'.an one . ' PLEASEe Eff RIA 1 �rTICE� ;Ih _iv fdualewith '4laual' impalrmenfs hearirig�impair` mentisor other,?special needs""; �,wfll�bekprovided6.wlth aslrl 'rttanee+;aaaneceisaryr�upoi Ire33y queat. ;Persons desIting�t3461 *asslatgnce' musff {nake a'.Y.`re.! queaftfotr leas Ethcn648 uri<, pprior to the•time' ofitwlpubhel E. .. b,emu . ' y �'JoarhlentfNoteboom Town ,Clerk February +26; 199.6" „;i� i✓" III- j4 :iii f1�S: ji Il � r i ,n :. ?1�� Y•:. { L: ; ti : ff ii) iIf ''• {li `)1111n}i1t TOWN OF ITHACA AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING AND PUBLICATION I Joan Lent Noteboom being duly sworn , say that I am the Town Clerk of the Town of Ithaca , Tompkins County , New York ; that the following notice has been duly posted on the sign board of the Town Clerk of the Town of Ithaca and that the notice has been duly published in the local newspaper : ( Ithaca Journal ) Notice of Public Hearing SCLIWC Master Meter Agreement Location of sign board used for posting : Town Clerk ' s Office 126 East Seneca Street Date of Posting : February 27 , 1996 Ithaca , NY 14850 Date of Publication : March 1 , 1996 T wn Clerk , Town of Ithaca STATE OF NEW YORK ) COUNTY OF TOMPKINS ) SS : TOWN OF ITHACA ) Sworn to and subscribed before me this day of 19 W., I Mary J. Saxton Notary Public, State of New York Registration #01SA5044003 Notary ric Qualified In Tioga County My Commission Expires May 22, 1997 �Zy OF 1p TOWN OF ITHACA 21 EAST SENECA STREET , ITHACA , N . Y . 14850 TOWN CLERK 273-1721 HIGHWAY 273-1656 PARKS 273-8035 ENGINEERING 273-1747 PLANNING 273-1747 ZONING 273-178 FAX (607) 273- 1704 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TOWN OF ITHACA PLEASE TAKE NOTICE , that the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca will hold a public hearing at a regular meeting of the Town Board on March 11 , 1996 , at 6 : 30 p . m . , at the Town Hall , 126 East Seneca Street , Ithaca , New York in order that they may consider an agreement for a capital project with the Southern Cayuga Lake Intermunicipal Water Commission for the installation of master meters on transmission lines , issuance of bonds for the same , and execution of an agreement to participate in such project , all at a maximum cost to the Town of Ithaca of $ 100 , 000 , and PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE , all citizens at the aforementioned time and place shall be afforded the opportunity to voice their approval or opposition of the said agreement . PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE , individuals with visual impairments , hearing impairments or other special needs , will be • provided with assistance as necessary , upon request . Persons desiring assistance must make a request not less than 48 hours � �. prior to the time of the public hearing , TThe itha�a ouI na- Joan Lent Noteboom : Town Clerk February 27 1996 ' *"f g )NOTICE-i's 'PUBLIQ �„�t '�t:HEARING ,x� f `��-;,TO,WN !OF' ITHACA) ' iPLEASE TAKExNOTI,CE,athaf. the,Town-Board oPthetTowri• PUBLISH : Friday , March 1 , 1996 of,�lthaca!will Kol _ abhc ;' earing"aea re©ulor• meeting" ,6ffth6; 6vwn `Board'on Mar, tai 1; .1 .996;' at;6:30j "ott 4the;Tovin HaII X126 Ecst:"Seo-Y �ec"a:+Street Ithaca'; NewrYorkl ur,order t�utCtfieymaycon E's Ider,+t an';fagreefnents^for c capital< lprolect th'ej Southern;>.Cayuga, Lake;llnter�; munieipoltWater Commissions ffotthe instal►ationofmasteri meters on"'trdnsmis`s'ion,hnes;) I ssganceofbonds +forF th'e1 �aame, ;and executioni;of cn' agreement to fpar»ctpate{tn j such 4,prolect;�all. at�a ' - to rnuTjL !cost-. tohthe . Town "o fu t;Ithc7ce of 4100;000;�diKl i rl 'PLEASE3AKE' :FURTHER N4a NICE,�all'F citiiens;� ',ftYlstfie' taforementioned,i , timed:and', i:placexshgllfbeF;uff_orded;the ' opportunity4to .voiceftiiditl;di• ,.I '.proJ61, ,oitiopposmon ,oft the' aaid ,bggreement ;PLEASE ;TAKE ;FLIRTHER N0 if It iniJividuals;with: ,visuali imPSJr. .9 Theo{i" Jinpdiro1. ments;o,'tf other'special;needs;, +:will. beProvidedi.with' assis•�+ rtgnce as,necessary,.'upoglre quest;:Persons;desin ng;,gsais k"tahce' ust'�make atirequest enott leis4th6h=48ghouri«ppriori to the hme of the publictheor-, �'`• t ' � Joan lent Noteboom xNI otaF >„ yTown Clerkl March.. l ;• 1996": TOWN OF ITHACA AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING AND PUBLICATION I . Joan Lent Noteboom , being duly sworn , say that I am the Town Clerk of the Town of Ithaca , Tompkins County , New York ; that the following notice has been duly posted on the sign board of the Town Clerk of the Town of Ithaca and that the notice has been duly published in the local newspaper : ( Ithaca Journal ) Public Hearing Notice - Ithacare SLUD# 7 Location of sign board used for posting : Town Clerk ' s Office 126 East Seneca Street Date of Posting : February 28 , . 1996 Ithaca , NY 14850 Date of Publication : March 1 , 1996 Town lerk , Town of Ithaca STATE OF NEW YORK ) COUNTY OF TOMPKINS ) SS : TOWN OF ITHACA Sworn to and subscribed before me this day of 19 Mary J. Saxton Notary Public, State of New York jm Registration #01SA5044003 Qualified in Tioga County Notary P PIFIC My Commission Expires May 22, 1997 "YThe 'Itliacw 6uri al r � ,:friday March' 1;;w;1 � L iYa _ 10 ,1. ]�;f�f: T✓:t NOTICE-' : 0F • PUBLIC, ' e ., ' TOWN OF' ITHACA" PLEASE;JAKE',=,NOTICE,Ythat then`-Town'kBoard, of'r,the'j own qq of,,.lthoca:will.iholdc'.a"public :hearing;�at'• a ' regular. meetingg P; %.* ofl.the°,T own ;Board ' onMarcf� D : )6L '* 99& af7:OOnpp:m: "a1 �" ftlie Town Hall; ,1`264Eo3t,, S�en- a `eca Street;, lthaca, New,iYork �+ tosconsider,,a66in6ndment'to Town of+Ithaca:Local,Lavl:N6 Yll jhe=year41,9,94 6re6ting p �SpheciallaridiUsetDisfrict .No.' 9 � e ' a ro"eondmef `nttf nzests ro , swwaiupthroo)' e' 'ipposeil�Ithacare:Cenwfksehi *ving�Commumry�bmlding'to° `a'�revsedi�locdtion' as�iihown� °owa"rewsed.'sife pplon, ,which t,building�) 3v located ;on thell ,� 'Jwest.side;of Danby iRoad'ap , proxlmately;12;000 feit'3 uth p, =of;the enhanceatoRlthaca pC000�' fioNrof?Townoft Ithaca;' Tax ParcelUNo39.1 .1?3rs desig ; tnatedras;iSpecigl�Land; Usei ! > ±1 , t ;District`Nox 7;>dndt` ' �,•� .� I ' PLEASE�TAKE�ffURTHER�NC!',i ' TICE'S,'61 � rcitizens at. thel aforementioned Ytime; and:;; "plgce ;shall?be• ;bffo7ded the ' ' opportunify,towoicefheir, ap :� S'proval: or) opposition=;;of';the, A 'ibld,amendment 'tand � t• '' .� +';PLEASE ;TAKE : FORTHER;Nb� , ti-.eMCE't individuals rwlth'b,visual • { 4im irments"f oaring' impair l jments'.'or"other<specla -needs,q will-:be' ravideed' witKeassisr >, ,jtance!,c neces3ory; 'up6wre;, $';r,quest:zPersons-desirfrig •6ssiss tpnce musgmcke oFlrequesY kk 1 IessWthant'48;hoursprior. #.o the time of he`pubitc;66ear•!. r'+�J ' �,�;�vloan'lent Noteboom . . ♦ . 0 ♦ ` fit x�. OF 1p TOWN OF ITHACA 21 44- 126 EAST SENECA STREET , ITHACA , N . Y . 14850 TOWN CLERK 273- 1721 HIGHWAY 273-1656 PARKS 273-8035 ENGINEERING 273-1747 PLANNING 273-1747 ZONING 273-1783 FAX (607) 273- 1704 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TOWN OF ITHACA PLEASE TAKE NOTICE , that the Town Board of the Town of * Ithaca will hold a public hearing at a regular meeting of the Town Board on March 11 , 1996 , at 7 : 00 p . m . , at the Town Hall , 126 . East Seneca Street , Ithaca , New York to consider an amendment to Town of Ithaca Local Law No , 1 of the year 1994 creating Special Land Use District No 7 , which amendment authorizes re - location of the proposed Ithacare Center Senior Living Community building to a revised location as shown on a revised site plan , which building is located on the west side of Danby Road approximately 2 , 000 feet south of the entrance to Ithaca College , on that 28 + / - acre portion of Town of Ithaca Tax Parcel No . 39 - 1 - 1 . 3 designated as Special Land Use District No . 7 , and PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE , all citizens at the aforementioned time and place shall be afforded the opportunity to voice their approval or opposition of the said amendment , and PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE , individuals with visual impairments , hearing impairments or other special needs , will be provided with assistance as necessary , upon request . Persons desiring assistance must make a request not less than 48 hours prior to the time of the public hearing . Joan Lent Noteboom Town . Clerk February 28 , 1996 PUBLISH : Friday , March 1 , 1996 :4 TOWN OF ITHACA AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING AND PUBLICATION I � Joan Lent Noteboom being duly sworn , say that I am the Town Cleric of the Town of Ithaca , Tompkins County , New York ; that the following notice has been duly posted on the sign board of the Town Clerk of the Town of Ithaca and that the notice has been duly published in the local newspaper : ( Ithaca Journal ) Notice of Special Election Location of sign board used for posting : Town Clerk ' s Office 126 East Seneca St . Date of Posting : February 27 , 1996 Ithaca . NY 14850 Date of Publication : March 1 , 1996 To0i Clerk , Town of Ithaca STATE OF NEW YORK ) COUNTY OF TOMPKINS ) SS : TOWN OF ITHACA ) // Sworn to and subscribed before me this I day of � C � Mary J. Saxton Notary Public, State of New York Registration #01 SA5044003 Notary P i c Qualified in Tioga County My Commission Expires May 22l 1997 to oil i' i�v t .. SF : .} ..-� MO,T�I,CELEOC<TICINP EC IAL x • 'NQT10E:1 IS lHEREB Y GIVEN : of t.that a Special Election of,the or 'resIdentss and rJaxpayers of; 'the,Town 6PIthaca`:}Tompkins County; �,New .Noi(<;rwill bey held in,saidTown on`the;l2thY. day,'<of tmarch ° 1996; iato �hicho the*polls; will' be'. kept? opensbetweenwthe (lhours ' of < 12-00 noon ;and 8;00 p.m: . `. for4 tfie'+, purppose4s6f;p voting, upon`:;the. 'tollowing v%-prop•- ;,osihon:v U t . .•;. < p �kS'.;±s. fir' PROPOSITION NO l , %Shall the t•resolut16ri� of the Frown �Bodrd'�of ,(tloriii wn Ithacalouthorizing,theta 'qui= • sition,W the prennses Wool jWestrty.'.Coprt •bStreet, gtthac6; _ NiiAT.York; 4 'dnd;;;tha: dart stroction , thereori ofr aY new Clown•.fHalli'at 't cosf�tnot«tc o"p $2'000 000`00-. in- c Jl I elusive ,dl to'tI d :;:purchase tic st;,' said},acquisition;,and {construction•, ro"# lied financed bygthe'`expendtture of,Call orof. 'the fund; in theTown:Building, Reserver Fund �jof "yap rox : imately $1 350',000 00, dot he': issuance3ofto ral�Obhg r" ` tions�"Se rialy;yBonds .in' �e , amount': of "noti'more -;than $SOO;000AO;' ;and ithebal=- ance :from currenttfunds„be approYe'dZV� '. � , + ,, g , The pollingg places # at , such� t..electicin•:wilhbe ,ps 'follows + Board'ofiCooperutive Ed'uco ;.tional;Serwces, 'S55 Warreni FRoad iIthaca, New Smith-�B'uildmg, ,Fort election(, diatrtcts No `6 7or nd'rt9 ��;-I+r E,lillviio?t ?o•Illsow,,. >R`,,o.a,d j Aportments �"�1028 : Ellis Hdl g IowlRoad �tfthaca; ,New York; 10 a 1465 o0,fA r�telection ?distrlds + Ns' andyl l' t `to rI. i lthaca`i•Yeteran,Volunteer Fire•_ + ?mans =Association Building',' ; 638 , ,Elm k;ua}" lRoc *I thaca, . fNew" rYo'rfor»;election rdi,s ; To rotor �fncfs«Nos1 ;23? andjl0 :'� e ,Allt elctorsol4the iTown Hof ( llthaca'y Tompkins sCoto lt,ttNered`vote s of the�Town9 n� Eebruuiy1l6 19.96,or,with 'a , fregistrytio`n r postmarked:'no later, than Februaryry 1 b; 1996; ' and recelyedFby6the Board,of� CElecticnsoono'later than Febru: cry`X2'1 �,�;1s996;'"sha(((hs qudk� Ihetf0 o',v`ote aMsuch +Special bElectlonrftb + ' By, order, of,•theTown Board of theXT; nro, Ithaca ;. DatedFebruary 12; < 1i996 blthaca, ;zrar ) n3 doolor t . a �lentTooteSc =rrY— arc {4ir, r }�c�; IV - ft'{� ,� ..rye A3i; . . ,• . + to ' ,�. or. or I . , fly OF Ip F _ 9 TOWN OF ITHACA 126 EAST SENECA STREET , ITHACA , N . Y . 14850 � Y TOWN CLERK 273-1721 HIGHWAY 273-1656 PARKS 273-8035 ENGINEERING 273-1747 PLANNING 273-1747 ZONING 273-1783 FAX (607) 273- 1704 Legal Notice NOTICE OF SPECIAL ELECTION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Special Election of the residents and taxpayers of the Town of Ithaca , Tompkins County, New York , will be held in said Town on the 12th day of March , 1996 , at which the polls will be kept open between the hours of 12 : 00 noon and 8 : 00 p . m . for the purpose of voting upon the following proposition : Proposition No . 1 Shall the resolution of the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca authorizing the acquisition of the premises at 119 West Court Street , Ithaca , New York and the construction thereon of a new Town Hall at a cost not to exceed $2 , 000 , 000 . 00 inclusive of land purchase costs , said acquisition and construction to be financed by the expenditure of all of the funds in the Town Building Reserve Fund of approximately $ 1 , 350 , 000 . 00 , the issuance of General Obligations Serial Bonds in the amount of not more than $500 , 000 . 00 and the balance from current funds , be approved ? The polling places at such election will be as follows : Board of Cooperative Educational Services , 555 Warren Road , Ithaca , New York , Smith Building , for election districts Nos . 6 , 71 8 and 9 . Ellis Hollow Road Apartments , 1028 Ellis Hollow Road , Ithaca , New York , 14850 , for election districts Nos . 4 , 5 and 11 . I Ithaca Veteran Volunteer Fireman ' s Association Building , 638 Elmira Road , Ithaca , New York , for election districts Nos . 1 , 22 3 and 10 . All electors of the Town of Ithaca, Tompkins County, New York , � who are registered voters of the Town on February 16 , 1996 or with a registration postmarked no later than February 16 , 1996 and received by the Board of Elections no later than February 21 , 1996 , shall be qualified to vote at such Special Election . By order of the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca . Dated : February 12 , 1996 Ithaca , New York Jo n Lent Noteboom , Town Clerk gym; FJT;M;AR69% ' -- 651 Hammond Hill Road Brocktondale , New `fork 14817 March 4 , 1996 Mark A . Macera , Executive Director Ithacare 115 South Quarry St Ithaca NY 14850 Dear Mark , John and I rece i ved your February 13 1 etter so I i c i t i ng support for the South H 1 1 1 project and amending the SLUD . We are sorry we have missed the March 4 deadline and hope this can still be included in the record . It is not rational to still be discussing the feasibility of building Ithacare on the Danby Rd . site . 'Pie , of course , endorse your plans without reservation . Every issue has been more than fully addressed . Any further hitches are symbols of prejudice , not of negative environmental impacts - natural or otherwise . Emotional hinderances on the part of a few people have no place in a decision that involves hundreds of elderly who have the right to enjoy a quality living condition that includes beautiful scenery , fine architecture , and intellectual stimulation . If this site supported rare species of plant or animal and the -building and subsequent activities were detrimental to those species , then we would be the first to oppose Ithacare ' s plans . If Ithacare degraded the site and "created an ugly view for the uphill neighbors , then we would question its purpose . Neither situations are the case . b'!e believe the case should be closed and the construction begun . The longer you delay the greater the impact construction will have on the wildlife that will return this Spring to use the site for nesting . We visited John ' s father in Springfield , IMO this January , in his retirement community , Creekside . The site was once woodland and field surrounding a convent . The retirement complex includes one large building that houses the dining hall , recreation rooms , and apartments ; several cottages for married couples ; and , a terminal care facility . The architectural design of the complex is pleasing and low profile despite the fact the large building is two stories high . The woodland , pond , and stream which runs the length of the complex support many bird species , deer , rabbits , and two fox families . In our opinion the complex is far more attractive than the surrounding neighborhood which is typical strip suburbia with mowed lawns . It is also the quietest section of town . The neighbors have no complaints ! Ithacare will be distant from its neighbors by comparison , have much less impact on the immediate view , and share far more of the long - distance panorama - which Creekside does not have . The families on Danby Rd are not looking ahead to the finished product and do not understand what an enhancement Ithacare wii provide in a multitude of ways . Vie viish you well in the last stages of legal bureaucracy . Sincerely , ch L . Con eer/� and Karen L . Ailaben - Conf er From: Douglas R. Firth at: Town o/Ithaca Jericho, VT Page 2 oft Monday, March 11 , 1996 6:01 :32 PM To' Catharine Valentino DOUGLAS R FIRTH 308 Ross Lane Jericho. Vermont 05465 Telephone (802) 899-5029 March 11 , 1996 Catherine Valentino Town Supervisor 126 E . Seneca Street Ithaca, NY 14850 Subject: Consideration of Zoning Approval for Ithacare Site Dear Ms . Valentino and Members of the Town Board, Having lived in Ithaca for eleven years, I enjoyed the natural and scenic beauty that Ithaca. and Tompkins County have to offer. No image of the Ithaca area is more vivid for me than the view of Cayuga Lake, valley and West Hill from the Route 96B scenic overlook. I have clear memories of the first time I saw this view when I was a young student at Cornell . It was a crisp, clear fall afternoon and the overlook (then a dirt turnoff of 9613) was packed with people and cars . The sun was setting behind West Hill which was blanketed in brilliant fall colors . The sky was a pinkiorange color and the lake glistened . It literally took my breath away that day and every time I saw the panorama after that it somehow remained fresh and new no matter how many times I returned . I visited that spot to study, relax and meditate all of the time after that beautiful fall day. I now live in Burlington, Vermont. 'phis community has a similar (although not nearly as spectacular) scenic overlook of Lake Champlain and the Adirondak Mountains of New York State . The overlook was protected by zoning the land in front of it residential and putting tight restrictions on the heights of the structures that could be placed in front of it. The corrununity took a stand to protect the defining views of the region for future current and future generations to enjoy . It is time for the Town Board to take a stand against taus project. It is a bad plan because it will ruin the view that is one of the defining characteristics of your community. There are numerous other sites in Ithaca better suited for this project. I plead with you to not grant zoning approval for this project. Sincerely, c1f; P • 40MA01 Doup.las R. Firth Prr � I1p� ' IY 8 .. . f QC r Alan U . Stewart 1 12 ? Ellis Hollow Road OF ITRAC Ithaca , NY 14850 � r' ol90 Catherine Valentino , Town Supervisor, Town of Ithaca Ithaca , NY 1 4350 Gear Ms . Valentino , it is my fervent hope that the Town Board will overwhelmingly approve the Special Land Use ammendment enabling I T HACARE to proceed with its planned South Hill facility . By doing so , the Board will bring honor to itself and to this community . The benefits derivable from having this facility so accessable to college trainees and volunteers , and the kindness shown to the thousands of elderly who will live to enjoy the rare beauty of this site , would seem to far outweigh any arguments in opposition . I trust } that what the Board decides will be in the highest and best interest of the whole community for many generations to come . Sincerely . _ ` it F U EB 2 o is Joseph Leeming �A /N OF IT 609 Mitchell Street HAC4 Ithaca , NY 14850 February 15 , 1996 Catherine Valentino Town Supervisor Town of Ithaca Dear Ms . Valentino , I am writing to express my support of Ithacare ' s plans to build a senior living center on South Hill , and to encourage the Town of Ithaca Board to approve an amendment to Special Land Use District #7 at its public hearing on March 11 . I strongly believe this community needs more low and middle income housing for the elderly , and am convinced that Ithacare has made every possible effort to comply with zoning and other requirements imposed on it in order to bring this project to reality . As required by the Town of Ithaca Planning Board Ithacare has changed the shape of its proposed building and readjusted the building " s orientation so as to minimize its impact on the site . As an indication of community support for the project , Ithacare has succeeded in raising nearly one million dollars through its capital campaign , an impressive accomplishment considering that they could not promise potential donors that the senior housing project would be built . Please inform the Board that I and many other local residents strongly support this project and look forward to its receiving final site plan approval from the Town Planning Board . Thank you . Yours , FEB 2 1 199 ` s C A.°t EAAANA.Z VCc.Q.r v..�ti►t o OF IT1-{ csr,�;v► �' L �r sar. �C� �To "rv, 0 z or . AmLLoL Va.L.ec� CL K / ., .L V F2 3 I9 � TOWN OF ITHACA � z v c i n ,� 1 9Y�op ivy / Ngso p Nlg . Cet -�� F = s 2 v 1996 / U 2rvi�y` _- �'WVN OF ITHACA ,�tihaca � �U y i �gsd c � � s � s7-Y�� su a T�' 7� �-�► b 7 �ae.4 rsZ f b -C� �1. a. s Q� r`or �� v,' ��. S44 /T( /� J C4 `s -�, Q e �- b .� .e dQ ref - �� l � rf 40vo% d -m .9,.�f �o S f a, I,, i P � ; w I0. rk- ►/Y1�. � �Q V'a, r n iiilf , f l. � z i WV;110F lTHACA ` Y � Sv r 11 A3 � iii-�-�-t .✓�" G}��e� f ?`=Ic ice-- �iy�-� a _ ��,�s✓��`� �.�-Gc- vim. L _ i 30y ,1`�I ; Ila � d`� 4-0611 Ce%* I a February 16 , 1996 Di Ms . Catherine Valentino ' Town Supervisor Q 1996 Town of Ithaca 126 East Seneca Street �P 1'�1 Ithaca, NY 14850 HACA Dear Ms . Valentino : I was delighted to hear that the Planning Board has granted Ithacare preliminary site plan approval . But now , the next step in addressing this growing senior housing problem is for the Town of Ithaca Board to amend Special Land Use District #7 to provide for Ithacare' s revised building plan so as to move on to the final site plan review . I trust that this can be accomplished expeditiously and that there will be no further delay in expediting the construction of this urgently needed community facility . It seems clear to me that Ithacare' s plans by now have earned the wholehearted support of the vast majority of my fellow citizens . .,Sincerely, p Richard P . Shore, Ph. D . 925 Mitchell St. , #7 Ithaca, NY 14850 i 4140 DeC ( d Dundee, NY February 1 9 'EB 2 1 1996 Ms. Catherine Valentino ; i OWN OF ITHACA Town Supervisor Town of Ithaca 126 E. Seneca St. Ithaca, NY 14850 Dear Ms. Valentino, Once again I wish to write to you in support of Ithacare' s efforts to build a facility on South Hill. The Town Board' s approval of an amendment to Special Land Use District #7 will be an endorsement of a project of which the Town of Ithaca can be proud. a caring , educational, progressive endeavor. We families and friends of Ithacare residents will be especially gratified to be a part of this community. Best regards, Terry Vatter cc: Mark k Macera f DOROTHY LUHR SAPERSTONE 18 HORIZON DRIVE FB 2 0 19% _ ITHACA NY 14850-9770 i , .e11% 1 QrM JXW A C A v - February 16th , 1996 Catherine Valentino , Town Supervisor Town of Ithaca 126 East Seneca Street Ithaca , New York 14850 near Ms . Valentino , My letter to you today comes from my deep conviction , through my personal knowledge of the circumstances , that Ithaca needs this new beautiful Ithacare building on South Hill as soon as possible . I know how very hard the dedicated Ithacare officials have tried over and over again to acc=rodate the design of the building to the needs of the area . I understand the costs of running the present aging facility, and too , the costs of the delays in building the new facility . I had to step in and run my husbands Real Estate Corp . for 16 years , several of the buildings were on the Colimlons housing many stores and offices , these too were old buildingswhich required constant attention and repairs . My sister Audrey Luhr has been a resident at Ithacare for 4 years and she just loves it . Ithacare needs a new facility now so that construction can start ` 1 in the good weather ahead . I sincerely hope you and your board will give your valued consideration and approve an amendment to Special Land Use District # 7 to accomodate Ithacare ' s revised building design . Yours truly , O rothy Luhr 7stone I FEB 22 996 A February 20, 1996 Catherine Valentino Town Supervisor Town of Ithaca 126 E. Seneca Street Ithaca, NY 14850 Dear Ms. Valentino: I write to express my support for the Ithacare project on South Hill and I urge the Town Board to approve an amendment to Special Land Use District #7 to accommodate Ithacare's revised building design. The building proposed by Ithacare is a critical resource for the middle-income elderly in this community. I believe the middle-income elderly deserve to have some peace of mind in knowing that when they no longer can be in their own homes or the homes of loved-ones that they can look forward to an affordable alternative. It is a sad commentary if our community's priorities are only for the wealthy elderly as in the case of all the effort and energy that went into the Kendal project. We fully support reasonable preservation of the environment and I believe Ithacare has 41 responded to the concerns of property owners Please vote yes on this matter so that a less privileged segment of our elderly population can have the kind of assisted living they so badly need. Sincerely, ,; � 2 k ;` l'�j,..., �^ti µ-"Urt.-�, • ' - � • �,�:ia.�:�-� � Mr. and Mrs. Charles D. Balog, Sr. 2 Milliken Road Lansing, NY 14882-8818 CORNELL FEB 1996 U N I V E R S I T Y _ ' A College of Human Ecology Department of Human Development Telephone: 607 ' and Family Studies Fax: 607 255-9856 Martha Van Rensselaer Hall Ithaca, New York 14853-4401 February 20, 1996 Catherine Valentino Town Supervisor Town of Ithaca 126 E. Seneca Street Ithaca, NY 14850 Dear Ms. Valentino: I write to express my support for the Ithacare project on South Hill and I urge the Town Board to approve an amendment to Special Land Use District #7 to accommodate Ithacare's revised building design. The building proposed by Ithacare is a critical resource for the middle-income elderly in this community. At a time when so many other support programs for seniors are fading (i.e. , Medicare benefits are being cut) this is a population that needs and deserves the support and the services that Ithacare's quality program provides. It would be a sad testimony to our community's priorities, to see Ithacare stymied when so much effort and energy has gone into Kendall, a development for the wealthy elderly. My family and I fully support reasonable environmental and preservationist goals. Ithacare's response to the initial criticism has been accommodating and reasonable. Now, it is time to give the go ahead so that a less privileged segment of our elderly population can have the ` kind of assisted living they so badly need. Sincerely, Joan Jacobs Bnunberg �. Professor u Tompkins County j OFFICE FOR, THE AGING 11 ' 3 2 21996 320 N Tioja Street ;. Ithaca, New; York 14850! _3 AIN OF ITHACA .(6071274=5482 Ms . Catherine Valentino Supervisor Town of . Ithaca 126 E . Seneca Street Ithaca , New York 14850 February 20 , 1996 Dear Cathy , I am writing in support of Ithacare ' s South Hill project and to urge you ant the other Town Board members to approve an amendment to Special Land Use District # 7 to accommodate Ithacare ' s revised building design . On July 25 , 1995 I submitted written testimony to the Planning Board on behalf of the project . I pointed out 1 ) that projected increases in the number of seniors in the County support the need for the proposed facility , 2 ) that the Ithacare project would enrich the options available here for seniors , 3 ) that the College would 'provide fine cultural resources for residents , and 4 ) that an excellent intergenerational program would exist in the planned Ithaca College student volunteer interactions . All those factors attesting to the value and importance of the project are still relevant . If I can provide any other information which would be helpful , please do not hesitate to contact me . Thank you for your attention . Sincerely , Irene W . Stein , Director L'a 4 1 � � Recycled paper , FEB 2 3 1996 F '-ANN OF ITHACA February Z1 , 1996 Catherine Valentino Supervisor, Town of Ithaca 126 East Seneca Street Ithaca , NY 14850 Dear Mrs. Valentino, I write to support the proposal of ITHACARE to build a new senior living center on South Hill . My association with Ithacare relates to the care that Ithacare provided my wife ' s mother during the last four to five years of her life before she died eighteen months ago. Those years were immeasurably eased by skilled , compassionate and efficient attentions provided by the facility and the staff of Ithacare . Of the many agencies in this community that I have been more or less directly involved with in the past twenty-five years, Ithacare is in the first rank. It fulfills a great need in the community and does so -*gracefully and conscientiously. The development of the organization ' s current plan will enable it to integrate its programs with other agencies , especially Ithaca College , and to expand its horizons to the ultimate benefit of our entire community. The site is an ideal one , for which there could not be a better use . Yours truly, Afly B. L Vey, M 110 Highland venue Ithaca, NY QWN -OF ITHACA ZL a.,z� - C 9 F/%7 I 5 : { a ' WR 51996 a c �'�OF I-. A — - — bL s � Z OL I � ,� y ; �- f� 1 1 A n - • �f/ - V I Y � y� e��fix. 9o�vc9. Brown Old Glory 68LouxrCAMtRd ItOo #7 v r4 4'r 7piep 030 7 1 I s y Aves i h a � � e# �v'"� a ter i f asst sce'" ,,p �rep �rfe of4ef c .' r1� eAS�/7 ��Se coeTic�� y *7 �f��•, Xy I L '' ' FEB 2 3 19% OWN OF 110HACA THE TOMPKINS COUNTY SENIOR CITIZENS' COUNCIL, INC. 213 South Geneva Street, Ithaca, New York 14850 Telephone 607 /273 -1511 February 22 , 1996 . Catherine Valentino Town Supervisor Town Of Ithaca 126 East Seneca Street Ithaca, NY. 14850 , Dear Ms, Valentino; Recognizing the importance of meeting the housing needs of an increasing older population, we have watched with interest, and some anxiety, the progress of Ithacare' s request to be -allowed to build a new facility on South Hill. The need for this type of supportive housing, mid-way point between independent living and a nursing home, will become critical in the decades ahead. The South Hill site is an excellent location, enabling residents to enjoy the beauty of the area and benefit from the proximity to Ithaca College. We are extremely pleased that this project has received preliminary site plan approval and would urge the Town Board to approve an amendment to Special Land Use District #7 to accommodate Ithacare' s revised building design. Sincerely , ,X ,, E- k ,.r Marilyn E. Kinner Executive Director c. c. Mark Macera, Executive Director, Ithacare. RETIRED SENIOR VOLUNTEER PROGRAM - COUNTYWIDE PROGRAM - TRAVEL PROGRAM - SENIOR CENTER FEB 2 7 14 6 2 Re wo Ithaca- C Y Nf &§ ftHACA 2 / 22 ` 9 Catherine Valentino . Town Suoervisor Town of Ithaca 126 East Seneca St . Ithaca , NY 14850 Dear Ms . Valentino : We are writing to lend our support to the new building that Ithacare is proposing to build in the Town of Ithaca . Ithacare provides a vital service to Tompkins County residents and a new facility would benefit our citizens . Please support this project . Yours truly , \ ^ Lawrence M . Ward C . Susan Ward 'L Fil, FEB 2 6 1996 i I cii OWN OF ITHACA The Fc.lcoia ' s Nest February 24 , 1996 Ms . Catherine Valentino , Supervisor Town of Ithaca 126 East Seneca Street Ithaca , New York 14850 Dear Catherine , Respectfully request that the Ithaca Town Board approve an amendment to Special Land Use District #7 to provide for the redesigned building , and building location change of the proposed Ithacare Center Senior Living Community on South Hill . The change in building design and location resulted from the SEQR process , and was required by the Planning Board as a measure to mitigate the impact of the project on the view shed . As a result of very positive experience with Ithacare ' s treat. ' . went of my elderly mother - in- law , Caterina Pirrone , I strongly support their goal of a new , improved , and enlarged facility on South ;Hill . Discussions with fellow veterans and other friends who reside in the Town of Ithaca indicate that the great majority support the Ythacare project , and are anxious for it to proceed . S ' cerely , Jos Cimmino Lt Col , USAF ( Ret ) t 1306 Oberon Drive , P . O . Box 38 • King Ferry, New York 13081 • 315-364-5422 Cc 4A V, 1 e4vow:t y Cc OWN OF ITHACA va �► 70 I2 � lv7d� / owh �� rvrSoV c JZ � E � A va /W I le <5, / des d 1 () � ro Vi r l`+ ,e/ S e (, Ice s YreI J 11J ^ QV � r-6 Sal / w VA 000t• 6 � �� vt � ) a u �P S 2 (/ <- lrt (/! Gtr f^ � S" 2 �I °� � vy r 0 J 47 ► � / Lam- j ` u � �� c�es� ti • SHte , Y, • 1 �` ca re� i I ' ` rye : FEBZ February 26 , 1996 -- � N OF ITHACA Catherine Valentino Town Supervisor Town of Ithaca 120 East Seneca Street Ithaca , NY 14850 Dear Cathy , It is with my heart full of gratitude for the service they have offered previously that I write to you in support of Ithacare ' s South Hill Project. I understand Ithacare is now asking for approval of an amendment to Special Land Use District #7 to accomodate Ithacare ' s revised building design . Ithacare provided a warm , caring home environment for my brother , Donald Johnston , for the last nine years of his life . He moved to Ithaca when he could no longer continue to live alone in our family home in Harrisburg , PA . Ithacare proved to be a . Happy , comfortable place for him . I could visit him there often 'sand we had precious years of brothr and sister friendship I will always be grateful for . Please do what you can to facilitate Ithacare ' s plans to improve the service they offer . They are a community resource we should all be proud of. Thank you for constant concern for making the Town of Ithaca a great place to live . Sincerely , Margaret J . omas 323 Savage Farm Drive Ithaca , NY 14850 Phone : 2574636 3 ' 1 c, ea N igsso FEB 2 7 INS 4 , Y OWN OF ITHACA - f Z a 9 � �7 1 � � ��J V,Jrl FEH --r` � , 2�t996-- n AC ' t 41 lee / �a53 R , d Jam. Rv � TOWN OF ! i PII;:; CA / u4;ra jxc,, Z)r'G�: JL2�j/<lL rLz� � � ��rc�,,/ �"l UJ- •L i'/,' L�� C� ��f!rr,: �.7J1,� /l� U.�I�GG/ /CO /F!'L L 4L ✓q 1 •' �.LY�' /� w �� ,/�G'CSG�,f�-� �?,;Zccv ��P�yc- l�L '- �L9^2LLt �i """"_ rn � L7 ;m;,� ILA i LJ ! MAR 4 March 3 , 1996 -�OWN OF MiACA Catherine Valentino Town Supervisor , Town of Ithaca 126 E. Seneca St, Ithaca, N.Y. 14850 Dear Ms, Valentino: My wife and I would like to urge the Town Board to approve the necessary adjustment of zoning rules to permit Ithacare to proceed with its South Hill project in accordance with their revised plans. My Mother has been a resident at Ithacare for the past five years, and I believe it is a wonderful institution; caring , attentive, and intelligent in all its activities, which include a remarkable and innovative program of cooperation with Ithaca College . Ithacare is a vital part of life in Ithaca, and I believe it has earned , many times over , our enthusiastic support for its plans to expand and modernize its unique and reasonably- priced service to the elderly. Sincerely yours, Franklin L Moore 215 N. Cayuga St. # 321 Ithaca, N.Y. 14850 . ; MM 419% 2 ';1 inW WATHACA Van Etten, NY 14889 February 29, 1996 Catherine Valentino Town Supervisor, Town of Ithaca 126 East Seneca Street Ithaca, New York 14850 Dear Ms . Valentino : The purpose of this letter to you and the town board is to express my support of Ithacare moving to its new location on Route 96 in Danby. Your votes to approve Special Land Use District 97 to accommodate Ithacare' s revised building design would help many elderly people achieve a better quality of life. As an Ithaca College employee, I can envision many positive things happening between Ithacare, Ithaca College, and the Ithaca community . All will benefit from the new proposed location. I 'also have firsthand knowledge of the quality of life that Ithacare provides as my father is a r6sident at the current facility. Ithacare provides a caring, safe, healthy, and happy environment; they treat the residents with respect, giving them their independence and at the same time caring for them as if they were at home. Through your vote, the board too can show their respect for elderly people and their right to be given the benefits and opportunities that the new, improved facility can provide. Thank you for your consideration of this request. Sincerely, Fred D . Vanderburgh cc : Mark Macera Ethel H . Beck FWR4 _ 2111 Savage Farm Drive Ithaca, NY 148511-6501 i OWN OF ITHACA " U tj M � - � 13 ► �-U ► Sa�u--e—$-z r cvt�w• N LAA .} 9�� _ 04-& CI: F 6 cYU L � �� -' LL CT 0**1 I FJJMAR 419% ;:� 1 1* ITHACA 403 Main St . Newfield NY 14867 Feb . 29 , 1996 Town of Ithaca Catherine Valentino , Supervisor 126 East Seneca St . Ithaca NY 14850 To Members of the Ithaca Town Board : I have a personal interest in the future of Ithacare , and urge you to approve an amendment to SLUD # 7 to allow Ithacare ' s revised building design project to move forward . r;ny mother has been a resident of Ithacare for a number of %years and I am well aware of the need for a new facility . The proposed location near Ithaca College will surely be a ..boon to cooperative programs such as the Intergenerational Choir now enjoyed by mother and many of the other residents . I urge you to take this action which has the potential to enhance our understanding of and the quality of life for this segment of our population . Sincerely , cc Mark A . Macera .t PLAN 5 rkom 7�H E T5 Ec i r*J l.� � � r.� .� alJ � f-1 A S L �lJ5U5 � D T�-1 E v1T� �D �L 1�11L� Lr � E . Ova REV101� �j 5 j� TE� mE fJ7 A2E 17)AJ �'o9 . 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