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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTB Minutes 1996-06-10 F1 NAL TOWN OF ITHACA REGULAR TOWN BOARD M ET1NG JUNE 10. 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, Town Supervisor, Carolyn Grigorov, Councilwoman ; David Klein, Councilman; Edward Conley, Councilman; Mary Russell , Councilwoman; John P . Wolff, Councilman. 'EXCUSED: Ellen Harrison, Councilwoman , ALSO PRESENT: Joan Lent Noteboom , Town Clerk/Director of Administrative Services; John Barney Attorney for the Town ; Daniel Walker, Director of Engineering; Fred Noteboom, Highway Superintendent; Jonathan Kanter, Director of Planning; Andrew Frost, Director of Building/Zoning, OTHERS: Richard Charsky, 137 Whitetail Drive; Henry DeVries, 104 Eastern Heights Drive; Nell Mondy, 126 Honness Lane; Lauren Stanforth , Ithaca Journal ; Marjorie Loucks , 116 Crest Lane. CALL TO ORDER, Supervisor Valentino called the meeting to order at 5: 30 p . m. , and led the assemblage in the Pledge of Allegiance. AGENDA REVf NO 4 - APPOINTMENT OF PUBUC SAFETY COMM17TEE CHAIR. Supervisor Valentino - Introduced Henry DeVries, who she has asked to chair the Public Safety Committee. Mr. DeVries is charged with revitalizing some of the neighborhood groups, and the neighborhood watch programs. The Committee will work with the City Police Department. The Town Board appreciates Mr. and Mrs. DeVries willingness to work together to help the Town get this started. Mr. DeVries - Neighborhoods need to have a sense of security and safety. The last time the Eastern Heights neighborhood got together we evaluated the Town in terms of the parks, and Park Lane. These were issues that brought the people in the community together. The neighborhoods got together to talk, they got to know each other, and that was a good thing. Some recent incidents in some neighborhoods , such as the incident on Honness Lane where someone was attacked in their own home brought out the questions from my wife and children, as to what they should do if they need help ? The answer should be to go to your neighbors . I have talked to Supervisor Valentino about this, and we both think that the neighborhood watch concept is a good idea. Neighbors should know who lives next door or around the neighborhood . As my children deliver newspapers they know who live in a number of houses. Neighbors need to bring together a sense of securi ty and friendship among families and family units . I grew up in a farm community and everyone up and down the street could go to each other if something were to happen . I would like for my children to have this same sense of security. There are things that could be done to make this to happen , such as school activities or park activities . Opportunities that bring people together can only improve the quality of TOWN BOARD MINUTES 2 JUNE 10, 1996 life and safety. These are just some ideas for starting points of things that the Town could do to inform neighborhoods about a problem or issue, or where they go or call . ' Giving people this information and understanding of what their rights as citizens are, how public service employees and the police agencies could help them, l read in the paper last night about the D .A. R. E, program in Lansing, which three out of four of my children have attended at the Caroline School . This is a wonderful program for the children who stereo type law enforcement officers and public safety people. The children have had a positive experience with this program, and those positive experiences could be translated into neighborhood watch programs so there is a familiarity and comfort with the kind of resources that tax dollars are used for. The Committee will be working with the Town to evaluate what everyone needs or wants to improve the quality of life and safety in our Town. Supervisor Valentino and I have talked about the possibilities and the best place to start. There is a lot to address such as, where are the neighborhoods in the Town, and how do they identify themselves? Supervisor Valentino - Town Clerk, Joan Lent Noteboom has a list of the contact person in each neighborhood. The Police Officer who conducts the D.A. R. E, program also helps with the neighborhood watch programs . He has offered to help us set up and revitalize this program. Mr. DeVries - People could be encouraged and notified of the . available resources. When our neighborhood had an incident, people pulled together because they saw something in it for themselves. I believe people want good for others around them as well . AGENDA ITEM NO. 3 - REPORTS OF TOWN OFFICIALS, D. Director of Planning - See attached report. Mr. Kanter - Introduction of the new Planner, Geri Tierney, to the Town Board: Ms. Tiemey has been working part-time in the Planning Department for over a year. She graduated from Cornell University in 1995 with a Masters of Science and Natural Resources. She has been working on the Environmental Atlas, and she has been helping with the Geographic Information System (GIS). Ms. Tierney' s duties will be focused on the GIS to get the system up and running. She also has started on some other planning projects . The Planning Department just found out from the New York State Department of Transportation ( NYSDOT) , that the ISTEA Grant did not make it through the priority listing of State projects. This project was going to be for the extension of the East Ithaca Recreationway (the Hannah and William Pew Bikeway) , The Planning Board gave Final Site Plan Approval to the Ithacare Senior Living Center. Ithacare will now be going through the building permit process. Councilwoman Grigorov - Do you have to start over again on the ISTEA Grant? TOWN BOARD MINUTES 3 JUNE 109 1996 Mr. !Canter - The staff is not sure if there is going to be any additional funding available. There were many projects listed with a higher priority, including some were proposed by the City. The only Tompkins County project that was funded was the Dryden Trail which would connect into the East Ithaca Recreationway. There was very limited funding and high competition of the projects. Be Town Engineer - See attached report. Supervisor Valentino - Is the Town ready to deliver the revised water and sewer benefits assessments to the County? Mr. Walker - Staff is still working on them. We are reviewing every parcel and checking them before we send them over to the County. We are planning a lot of variations on how the map assessment formula was applied. Supervisor Valentino - Is there going to be a problem because of the deadline the County gave us? Mr. Walker - No, we need to get the roil to this Board for approval in October. The biggest concern we have is that if the Town makes major changes we are not sure the County will make them properly . Supervisor Valentino - What time frame is the Town looking at? Mrs. Noteboom - The County said they would need to receive the revisions by June 15 to place them on the tentative assessment roll . We have told them we would send over on that date because the Town would want to have the changes on the tentative assessment roll and the final assessment roll. If the Town needs to change the deadline date, we would need to call the County to let them know we are not going to have them for the tentative assessment roll . Mr. Walker - I do not think we will have all of them received for changes, we could get the bulk of them done. Mrs. Noteboom - Could we send what we have done at this point to the County? Mr. Walker - We could send the ones which are done. Supervisor Valentino - Have the engineering drawings for the Dewitt Pond been completed? Mr. Walker - 1 will have everything for the Public Works Committee next week. TOWN BOARD 1 EN=S 4 JUNE 10, 1996 Ce Highway Superintendent - See attached report. Mr. Noteboom - We may have to execute another agreement with the Federal Highway System for Stone Quarry Road, that work needs to be done by July 19, 1996. We found one of the big pipes crossing the road kept settling, and we thought it was a water line because the hole washed out when we filled it in. We need to dig this pipe out to repair it, and it will cost additional money beyond what we had agreed to with the Federal Highway System. Attorney for the Town Barney - Would this be an agreement between the Highway Department and the Town, or an agreement between Town and the Federal Highway System? Mr. Noteboom - This would be an agreement between the Town and the Federal Highway System . They pay for the whole thing. Attorney for the Town Barney - They will pay for this too? Mr. Noteboom - "Yes. " Supervisor Valentino - We need to sign this agreement so they could keep the work going. Mr. Noteboom - We might be able to pay for this with the funds we have, but that is not a certainty. Attorney for the Town Barney - Maybe the Board could consider authorizing the Supervisor to sign an agreement for supplemental funds if it becomes necessary before the next Board meeting. RESOLUTION NO, 101 : Motion made by Councilwoman Grigorov, seconded by Councilman Klein authorizing the Town Supervisor to execute a supplemental agreement with the FHWA for emergency relief funds for Stone Quart' Road. A vote on the resolution resulted as follows: Supervisor Valentino, aye, Councilwoman Grigorov, aye; Councilman Klein, aye; Councilman Conley, aye; Councilwoman Russell , aye; Councilman Wolff, aye. Carried unanimously. Councilwoman Russell - Was an upgrade of Sand Bank Road included in this repair project? If it was , it would help to prevent similar problems from arising. Mr. Noteboom - Yes, to a degree, we put in large pipes across the road in some places. TOWN BOARD MIN= 5 7iTNE 10, 1996 The road itself was not really upgraded. Councilwoman Russell - Do you expect similar problems with the road in the future? Is this going to be a continual issue? Mr. Noteboom - It should not be. We put in new pipes so they should be able to handle more water, and even if the stones wash away they should pass through the new pipes. Supervisor Valentino - The only way the Town was able to get the funding was to put the road back the way it was? Councilwoman Russell - Did the Town lose more trees and shrubbery in the parks than normal this year because of the drought last summer? Mr. Noteboom - I do not believe so . Councilman Kein - What drainage efforts are under way, and what is the schedule for the Dewitt Pond and Brandywine improvements? Mr. Noteboom - We were hoping to have that done sometime in June or July. E. Director of Building and Zoning - See attached report. Mr. Frost - Supervisor Valentino and 1 have met with a small group of people from the Home Builders Association , the Landlords Association in the area, and others to talk about the Sprinkler Law. We are undergoing some initial negotiations with them involving what they would like to see as far as a Sprinkler Ordinance. Supervisor Valentino and I will be meeting with Steve Lucente later this month to look at some of his apartment complex properties . Mr. Lucente claims they are in a state of disrepair and he wishes to know what repairs he needs to do to the building without installing sprinklers. 1 am also in the process of giving people notice regarding changing street numbers for the 911 emergency Response System will be instituted sometime in the near future. The Town Board will probably be getting feed back from some people who will not want to change their numbers . The Town has several streets , Judd Falls Road , East Kng Road, and Campbell Avenue, where numbers are out of sequence with other numbers. They need to be changed . Councilwoman Grigorov - I heard the fire at one of the fraternity houses at Camel[ last night was put out by a sprinkler system . TOWiN BOARD MINUTES 6 JUNE 10, 1996 Supervisor Valentino - I also heard that one of the fraternity houses at Ithaca College was put out by the sprinkler system before the Fire Department got there. Mr. Frost - Ithaca College has made a commitment to having sprinklers in all their buildings . In the May listing of the building permits issued, five permits to the Ithaca College terraces are going through renovations on sprinkler installation. A. Town Supervisor " No report. Supervisor Valentino - The Town will be having an exit audit meeting with the Independent Auditors on June 19, 1996 , at 1 : 30 p. m . , any Town Board Member interested in attending is welcomed. The meeting is to review the 1995 Financial Audit Report, F. Town Clerk/Director of Administrative Services - See attached report. Mrs. Noteboom. - I attended a testimony day sponsored by the United Way of Tompkins. There were two significant issues that bothered me. One is, that there is only one psychiatristipsycholcgist in Tompkins County in private practice who will treat children. 1 think there is a definite need for this type of care, and I would like the Town of Ithaca to ask the County to try and attract other professionals to the area. This doctor has a waiting list of up to five or six weeks. When a child has mental health needs, they need to be seen earlier than five to six weeks in order to help the child significantly . Every representative from the agencies that deals with a mental illness of children in this County , said that they had at least a three to four week waiting list for children to be seen, and this especially so in the Town of Ithaca. I think there is a great deal of need here that the Town of Ithaca is not meeting, and I think this Board should try to talk to our County representatives once the final report is prepared to review if there is some way that the Town could help. Examples were given such as when there is a fire in the home , a parent is arrested , or if a parent was taken away in an emergency vehicle, children need to be seen right then by someone who could help them understand why their parent is going away and what is going to happen. They have a lot of cases where both parents are taken from the home and these children are taken to foster care, and they are not seen by somebody for up to four to five weeks later to help them understand why the parents were taken away . The schools cannot take care of all these problems , and there are not enough professionals to help them. Councilwoman Russell - Can some of the cases be taken up by psychiatric social workers or clinical psychologists ? Mrs. Noteboom - Tompkins County' s representative explained their social workers are also over loaded with cases . Their waiting lists are also five or six weeks long . That is the main problem. The County needs to hire more people such as social workers and TOWN BOARD NEN=S 7 JUNE 10, 1996 psychologists , and they need to attract private doctors to come to this area. Councilwoman Grigorov -This is based on a County wide basis? Mrs. Noteboom - Correct, Cayuga Medical Center/Hospital does not have any children facilities, so in a crisis situation, the child is sent out of the County which is not always in the best interest of the child, but there is no where else to send them. These are not children that are diagnosed with major mental illnesses, these are children that are in a crisis situation who need someone to intervene for two or three sessions that the problem doesn't lead to a life long problem . The Town is not meeting that need, so we are finding out that these children have to be in service much longer in the end because they do not get the help up front Councilman Wolff - What steps are available to the Town and County? Mrs . Noteboom - I think probably getting the County to agree to hiring more social workers and more doctors that are on call and available for emergency situations. The major problem is that there is not enough crisis intervention and personnel at the present time. Also the County, many of the ancillary providers are private and these people have not been trained in the mental health area the way they should be. There should be more training for the emergency personnel such as fireman and ambulance personnel , to understand an how to handle a child' s reaction in a crisis. Supervisor Valentino - Maybe there is something the Town could work out to help participate with this situation . Mrs. Noteboom - The report will be coming out in early September. AGENDA ITEM NO. 8 - PERSQMS TO BE HEARD. Nell Mondy, 126 Honness Lane - I have written three letters and have been before the Town Board asking what action the Board is taking concerning security in the Town. I have a petition with a number of signatures, but I am not ready to turn it into the Town Clerk yet because there are others who have indicated their interest in signing it. I would like to ask at this time, what has been done concerning this? The last time Supervisor Valentino mentioned a committee, would it be possible to have it in writing? Supervisor Valentino - The Town Board has appointed a Public Safety Committee Chair, Henry DeVries and his wife , they are going to start working with neighborhoods. Mr. DeVries gave a presentation earlier in this meeting , and we can provide a copy of the minutes to you to review that presentation . TOWN BOARD NUNUTES 8 JUNE 10, 1996 ITEM NOv 6 - REPORT OF TOMPKINS COUNTY REPRESENTATIVES Mr. Joseph - Bev Livesay is in Poughkeepsie receiving an award from the New York State Association of Counties as the State's outstanding local legislator. Ms. Livesay wanted me to mention to the Town Board that she has made inquiries to the County Planning Department and the EMC about the proposed Cornell incinerator. She has not received response as of yet In regards to the Mental Health Services , it is important to not just focus on psychiatrists or many of the things that people need. There are other professionals who can provide the service who in many cases might be a better choice than a psychiatrist, but they are all in short supply and there are long waiting lists for any kind of mental health services. The County has a mental health department Who is the provider for a lot of those services, then funding is mostly from the State, and that funding has been cut by about a third. - It will be unlikely for Tompkins County to see the expansion of the availability of services . I share all of the Town' s concerns, but the State - just keeps cutting the funding. Supervisor Valentino - I do not think the State sees it the same way we do. If people could get a little help for their children now, often there is a big savings for the community in the future. Mr. Joseph - I think the County is going to be finding itself this year and in the next couple years, faced with a lot of choices about are their services that the State has cut funding for that we think ar so important that we need to pick it up, and I think we will do that with some of them. I think you coui also count on there being a decline in some services. Councilman Wolff - The County Budget process, what problems do they face if the State does not pass the budget? Mr. Joseph - Uncertainty, I am sure that this Board knows the County has a good fund balance right now, but without a State Budget in place , we simply do not know what will happen . There is history that indicates when the State is in a tough position, they balance their budget on the backs of local government. The County has some hope, and the basic reason the County's fund balance is so good is that social service case loads have been going down. That has been helping the State, too, and although they are not saying much about it, their fund balances are also good. That might mean they are under a little less pressure to pass cuts down to the local level . In Washington they are talking about cutting .,Medicaid cost by cutting their contribution and the State' s contribution without cutting any of the mndates . There is about $27 million in State and Federal Medicaid money that comes into Tompkins County every year. A small shift in what percentage of that needs to be covered locally could wipe out any fund balance the County has. In one sense the County is in good financial shape, but there is a lot of uncertainty . AGENDA ITEM MOO 5 - REPORTS OF TOWN COMMITTEES. TOWN BOARD N NTIMS 9 JUNE 10, 1996 Councilman Wolff - The ADP Committee is looking forward to planning a networked office. Standardizing future computer hardware and software pruchases. The downstairs area will be networked sooner than anticipated for networking. The upstairs area is already proceeding with the review process. Councilman Klein - The Public Worms Committee met on May 23, 1996 , this Board Will be getting the minutes by the end of the week The Forest Home Bridge should be starting soon. The Town will be negotiating with the contractor to do a piece of work on Forest Home Drive. There is an agenda item to add two laborers, and Mr. Noteboom made the case that he has the room in the budget and that . he is short staffed to perform anticipated repair of the flooding. The Public Works Committee agreed the positions were needed. The Public Works Committee will be discussing policies on culvert pipe replacements in future meetings. 1 did receive a copy of a letter from Mr. and Mrs. Moyd who live on Christopher Circle commending the Town for improving the Christopher Circle water tank and pump house. Councilwoman Russell - I have had a few phone calls from residents asking how the scheduling for the ballfield at the Coddington Road Community Center is done? Who handles that? Supervisor Valentino - Anne Morrisette of the Coddington Road Community Center does the scheduling. Mr. Notebcom - I believe that will become an issue for the Town in the future, the scheduling of ballfields. Supervisor Valentino - This community does not have enough ball fields. ff Councilwoman Russell - Most people I talked to are not aware that the Town has any functions there because no other public things go on there other than the use of the ball field. These people were not aware that the Town is paying for use of the balifleld. Supervisor Valentino - We get a report from them each year at the time of the budget to review the financing. Councilman. Conley - Do they have a formal association , and do they provide services other than just day care? Supervisor Valentino - Yes, they have a Board of Directors. Councilman Kein - Has there been a response from the Post Office regarding their requirements for space if their building becomes our new Town Hall ? Mr. Walker - " No, ° TOWN BOARD 11NMq=S 10 JUNE 10, 1996 Supervisor Valentino - There is a meeting set up with some people from Comell and several members of the Town Hall Committee to explore some sites on east hill. The Town Hall Committee feels the Town needs to keep moving forward if the Post Office does not come through. Councilman Conley - What is the status of the negotiations with the Post Office? Supervisor Valentino - Mr. Walker drew up a floor plan of the space showing exactly what the Town's minimal needs were. Then we had a meeting with Ed Gatch, and he said that the Post Office needed more space than what the plans showed. We told him that the Town could not get along with less _ space , so negotiations with the Post Office have unraveled at this point. Mr. Walker and I got together and drafted a letter to Mr. Brickley who is in charge of Post Office Real Estate. Mr. Brickley stated he. was willing to give the Town the space they needed. We sent the letter to him about the break down in negotiations. At this point, we are waiting for a response from Mr. Brickley, Councilman Wolff - Members of the community have concern that the Post Office would close up and leave downtown, but Mr. Gatch is saying that they Wii not be leaving. Supervisor Valentino - The Town of Ithaca has said at the beginning that we would not want the Post Office to leave, and the Town would only be interested in sharing the space with them .. AGENDA ITEM NO. 7 = REWEW OF CORRESPONDENCE. Supervisor Valentino - Additional Agenda Item No. 3 is a request for appointment to the Conservation Board, Agenda Item No. 7a is a resignation from the board. Mrs. Noteboom - There is one vacancy for a term of office through December 31 , 1996. That would give us eight members, we are allowed to have up nine members. JoAnn Cornish , Planner, has recommended that the Town Board appoint another additional member so there would be an odd number and there would be a better chance for a quorum at the meetings. Ms. Cornish has stated there is a gentleman who has been attending those meetings who will be sending in his letter of interest to the Town Board. Supervisor Valentino - There would be two vacancies . Mrs. Noteboom - Correct, and I am not sure if this Board would like the Interviewing Committee to do the interviews. Councilman Klein - The interviews should be done by the Conservation Board because the Interviewing Committee only interviews candidates for the Planning Board and Zoning Board: ADDITIONAL AGENDA ITEM NO 3 - SUBMISSION OF APPUCA77ON AS CONSERVATION BOARD MEMBER. TOWN BOARD MINUTES 11 JUNE 101, 1996 Supervisor Valentino suggested the Town Board Members review the applications of the candidates. There will be a discussion at July' s Town Board meeting on the matter. AGENDA ITEM NO. 24 - SETTING PUBLIC HEARING DATE TO CONSIDER ENACTMENT OF A LOCAL LAW AMENDING THE TOWN OF ITHACA SUBDMS/ON REGULATIONS MODIF)ING THE CHECKUST REQUIREMENTS FOR SUBDIVISION APPROVAL. RESOLUTION NO. 909: Motion made by Councilman Wolff, seconded by Councilwoman Grigorov that the Town Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to advertise for a Public Hearing to be held at the next regular meeting of the Town Board on Monday, July 15 , 1996 at 6: 15 p. m. , in order that the Town Board may consider a, " Local Law Amending the Town of Ithaca Subdivision Regulations Modifying the Checklist Requirements for Subdivision Approvals" . A vote on the resolution resulted as follows: Supervisor Valentino, aye; Councilwoman Grigorov, aye; Councilman Klein, aye; Councilman Conley, aye; Councilwoman Russell, aye; Councilman Wolff, aye. Carried unanimously. AGENDA ITEM NO. 26 - SETTTNG PUBLIC HEARING DATE TO CONSIDER AN AMENDMENT TO THE ZONING ORDINANCE TO REZONE LANDS FOR THE SADOLEWOOD FABMS APARTA9ENT. 1310 MECKLENBURG ROAD. RESOLUTION NO. 111 : Motion made by Supervisor Valentino, seconded by Councilman Conley that the Town Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to advertise for a Public Hearing to be held at the next regular meeting of the Town Board on Monday, July 15 , 1996 at 8: 30 p . m. , in order that the Town Board may consider an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance to rezone lands for the Saddlewood Farms Apartments; and it is further RESOLVED , that the Town Supervisor is authorized to withdraw the notice of public hearing if the applicant fails to provide all required information on a timely basis to permit the holding of the public hearing on the above date. A vote on the resolution resulted as follows : Supervisor Valentino, aye; Councilwoman Grigorov, aye; Councilman Klein, aye; Councilman Conley, aye; Councilwoman Russell , aye; Councilman Wolff, aye. Carried unanimously. AGENDA ITEM NO. 9 - PUBLIC HEARING: TO AMEND THE TRAFFIC ORDINANCE TO PROHIBIT PARKING ON CREST LANE. Supervisor Valentino opened the public hearing at 6 : 30 p . m . The Town Cleric had proof of postings and publications . TOWN BOARD NIDN ES 12 JUNE 10, 1996 Marjorie Loucks, 116 Crest Lane - I would like to see the parking restricted for the first 200 feet to the end of the John Swan driveway on the south side of the street, and to the Acedes driveway on the north side of the street. This part is a blind intersection, and people driving north up Warren Road making a right-hand turn onto Crest Lane would not be able to see cars parked on the south side of the street. In addition, when the snow truck plows around the car it makes an even smaller space at the intersection , and it is very dangerous. School children stand on the north side, so that people driving up the hill cannot see what they would be-turning into. This needs to be taken care of through restrictive parking. However, the upper area of the street is not a problem at all, and I do not see any reason for having the whole street restricted. I would like to see the first 200 feet restricted. I do not think that the residents of Crest Lane would object if people parked on part of the street, it is just the area to close the intersection which we feel is extremely dangerous. Mr. Noteboom stated he has received letters from people in regards to the Traffic Ordinance, (see attached) . Supervisor Valentino closed the public hearing at ?? p . m. Councilman Klein - What do the Town Engineer and Highway Superintendent suggest? Mr. Noteboom - The road is only 500 feet long. The worst part of the problem is what the people are expressing. There is not much of a problem at the top of the knoll off of Warren Road. Traditionail the parking has been just below the crest of the hill. As people come off Warren Road it is quite sha rp and hard to see. Councilman Klein - This could be solved with parking restricted for 100 feet or 200 feet? Mr. Noteboom - 150 feet would be about right. Supervisor Valentino - If that is where cars park and others decided to park farther up the hill, would that be a problem? Mr. Noteboom - It probably would only create a problem for the snow plows. Supervisor Valentino - If the Town says no parking here, the cars are going to move somewhere. Mr. Noteboom - It will be less of a problem. Supervisor Valentino - Even with the snow plows? Mr. Noteboom - Not as much as at the intersection, but it would be a partial problem for the snow plows . Attorney for the Town Barney - How far up the hill is the crest on Crest Lane? TOWN BOARD MINUTES 13 JUNE 1050 1996 Mr. Noteboom - Approximately 150 feet. Councilwoman Russell - Is the parking done by residents? Mr. Noteboom - There was student housing there at one time, but that property has been sold. Ms . Loucks - Parking on Crest Lane is by people who are not guests of people who live on Crest Lane. They are guests of people who live on Warren Road. Councilman Wolff - The available parking is generally taken up by cars, so by having no parking on Crest Lane, the Town would be pushing those paricing hazards onto someone else. Would a 100-foot restriction be sufficient? Mr. Noteboom - I would rather see it a little longer, but limit it to 200 feet. Supervisor Valentino - Do you think the top of the crest of that hill is approximately 150 feet? Mr. Noteboom - "Yes. " Councilman Klein - The amended Traffic Ordinance suggested 500 feet, if the Town changes this to 200 feet could we take action on it now? Attorney for the Town Barney - I recommend that this be republished and reheard at another public hearing. Supervisor Valentino - This way the members could take a look at this view first. We will put this on for the July agenda meeting to set a public hearing for August. J AGENDA ITEM NO. 20 - EASEMENT WITH CORNELL UNIVERSITY BELATED TO THE FOREST HOME WALKWAY. Attorney for the Town Barney - The agreement is for a walkway which involves a strip of land that maybe ten feet wide and forty feet long at the end of the walkway next to Warren Road. There was an agreement from Comell giving the Town the right to build the walkway. They put in a provision where the Town was asked to indemnify Cornell for anything that could happen. I responded to Comeil that the land was adjacent to their golf course, and they should be responsible if someone got injured on the walkway from a golf ball : I have talked to the insurance carrier to determine what the Town could insure for. They stated that if the Town wanted to name Cornell as an additional insurer on the policy they could probably insure for anything that would happen there. Someone should be calling back tomorrow with further information . We are moving closer to an agreement, and I hope to have the agreement to present to this Board at the next meeting. Councilman Klein - Is this an existing walkway? TOWN BOARD MINUTES 14 JUNE 10, 1996 Attorney for the Town Bamey - This is an existing walkway, The Town owns the walkway except for a small strip of land. AGENDA ITEM NO 25 - REFERRAL OF THE PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE SIGN LAW TO THE PLANNING BOARD AND ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS FOR RECOMMENDATION Attorney for the Town Barney - I will be mailing the Sign Law to all the Town Board Members after the updates are completed, and then it will be referred to the appropriate Boards. RESOLUTION NO. 110: Motion made by Supervisor Valentino, seconded by Councilwoman Grigorov that the Town Board hereby refers the proposed amendments to the Sign Law to the Planning Board and Zoning Board of Appeals for their recommendations related to the said proposed amendments. A vote on the resolution resulted as follows: Supervisor Valentino, aye; Councilwoman Grigorov, aye; Councilman Klein , aye; Councilman Conley, aye; Councilwoman Russell , aye; Councilman Wolff, aye . Carried unanimously. AGENDA ITEM NOw 12 PUBLIC H R G • TO AUTHORhZE THE EXPEhtDITURE OF,4A INCREASED AMOUNT AMOUNTy AND THE APPROVAL QF 7HE 5UPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT FOR CAPITAL PROJECT WITH THE SOUTHERN CAYUQA LAKE INTERMVAUCIPAL COMMISSION ($CLIWO FOR THE INSTALLATION OF MASTER METERS ON TRANSMISSION NE . Supervisor Valentino opened the public hearing at 6: 45 p. m . The Town Clerk had proof of postings and publications. No one spoke. Supervisor Valentino closed the public hearing at ?? p . m. Mr. Walker - I do not have the copy of the actual resolution from the Village of Lansing for their portion of the protect. The Village of Lansing has passed this agreement with provisions, I d o have copies ies of resolutions authorizing the higher amounts from the Town of Dryden , Town of Lansing , and the Village of Cayuga Heights. We should have everything in order before awarding the contract. AGENDA ITEM NO 13 APPROVAL OF THE EXPENDITURE OF AN INCREASED AMOUNT AND THE APPROVAL OF THE SUPPLEMENTAL AGREOfENT FOR A CAPITAL PROJECT WITH THE SOUTHERN CAYUGA LAKE /N7ERMUNICIPAL WATER COMMISSION ($CLMM FOR THE INSTALLATION OF MASTER METERS ON TRANSMISSION ONES. RESOLUTION NO, 102: Motion made by Supervisor Valentino , seconded by Councilman Conley that the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca approves the resolution for the approval of the expenditure of an increased amount, and the approval of the supplemental agreement for a capital project wit the Southern Cayuga Lake Intermunicipal Water Commission ( SCLIWC ) for the installation of mate meters on transmission lines . ( See attached ) TOWN BOARD h1E*i= S 15 JUNE 10, 1996 A vote on the resolution resulted as follows: Supervisor Valentino, aye; Councilwoman Grigorov, aye; Councilman Klein, aye; Councilman Conley, aye; Councilwoman Russell , aye; Councilman Wolff, aye. Carried unanimously. . AGENDA ITEM NO. 14 - AWARDING CONTRACT RELATED TO THE CAPITAL PROJECT SCU AWC FOR THE INSTALLATION OF MASTER METERS ON TRANSM/SSI N (1NES RESOLUTION Y.Q. 103: Motion made by Councilwoman Grigorov, seconded by Councilwoman Russell that the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca hereby authorizes the award of the contract for the Construction of Master Meter and Control Value Improvements Project, to Finger Lakes Construction ( FLC ) of Ithaca, New York, for the amount of $260, 213. 00, subject to final approval of the contract documents by the Town Engineer and the Attorney for the Town . A vote on the resolution resulted as follows: Supervisor Valentino, aye; Councilwoman Grigorov, aye: Councilman Klein , aye; Councilman Conley, aye; Councilwoman Russell , aye; Councilman Wolff, aye. Carried unanimously. ADOMONAL AGENDA ITE,R NO 4 WATER AND SEINER BE -EFIT ASSESSMENT REFUND Mr. Walker - A request has been made for a benefit assessment refund. This was not a change or error. There is a landlocked parcel off of Elm Street, Taylor Boulevard, and West Haven Road which is 6 . 54 acres . This is one of the interesting parcels that we found had a benefit assessment of 1 . 1 units based on past tax rolls. When , computing this benefit assessment based on the acreage, proximity to water even though it is not a project lot, it is still an illegal non-conforming lot. This lot may still be buildable for a single family home. After recomputing the units , the actual acreage that is required of 4. 29, but since it is landlocked, it will require crossing someone else' s parcel. The benefit formula says that the Town cuts everything by 50% if they need to cross another parcel that they do not currently have an easement for. Applying that benefit assessment formula to that lot, we come up with 2. 15 units. Supervisor Valentino - The Town' s approach should be to make everything comply with the code as it is now so the Town can get the assessments all cleaned up. Then if the Town needs to look at the code and make some changes because there seems to be an equity then the Town should do that Mr. Walker - After reviewing approximately 1 , 000 parcels , there are approximately 10% that were under assessed. Most of these cases are on large lots that were not developed. I do not think there is any documentation that the Town Board placed restrictions to development on that parcel for some reason . Attorney for the Town Bamey - This Board does have the authority to determine the formula. The question is the benefit that is conferred on the property based on a particular improvement. The TOWN BOARD MINUTES 16 JUNE 10, 1946 formula is a mechanism for attempting to establish what the benefit is, but there are circumstances where the formula will result in unfair assessment because the benefit does not equal what the formula says. Mr. Frost - From time to time, the Town comes across subdivided lots that are illegally subdivided. Just because something is not conforming does not mean that it is legally nonmconforming. Mrs. Noteboom - This person was requesting the refund because the land is locked, there are no easements to cross another parcel . Councilman Klein - Is that true? Mr. Walker - That's true. This particular lot is below West Haven above Taylor Boulevard. There are four large lots that are approximately five- +/- acres on the east side of West Haven Road which these lots are all landlocked to. This particular lot is a 60400t side lot that goes out to a right-of-way that runs parallel to Haller Boulevard. These lots were part of the big farm which could have a sewer easement through the adjoining properties. Attorney for the Town Barney - If these properties are landlocked, how are people suppose to get to these parcels? Mr. Walker - There is a driveway . This particular parcel has an improvement on it Attorney for the Town Barney - What is this property assessed for`. Mr. Walker - This land is assessed for 1 . 1 units. Attorney for the Town Barney - This property could not be developed for more than one unit. Supervisor Valentino - Could the Town notify these people until we decide to whether or not to increase the benefit assessment? Mr. Walker - Yes, there is a lot to look at and go through. Councilman Klein - Do the tax maps indicate right-of-ways? Attorney for the Town Barney - Not normally . Councilman Klein - An owner could be mistaken when they claim they have a landlocked parcel, but in fact they have an easement over the adjacent parcel . Attorney for the Town Barney - There are very few landlocked parcels. TOWN BOARD NLINUrES 17 JUNE 10, 1996 Mr. Walker - This is one of the things that the Town is getting into when reviewing these lots, do they have access or where is the access? We are going to have to make some assumptions as we are going through them. AGENDA ITEM NO. 15 - PUBLIC HEARING: TO CONSIDER A. "LOCAL LAW ELECTING A TARGETED RETIREMENT INCENTIVE PROGRAM AS AUTHORLZED BY CH APTF_R 30. LA WS OF 1996 OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK FOR EU91 RU EMPLOYEES OF THE TOWN OF ITHACA ". Supervisor Valentino opened the public hearing at 7: 00 p. m. The Town Clerk has proof of postings and publications. No one spoke. Supervisor Valentino closed the public hearing at ?? p. m. Attorney for the Town Barney - I drafted this believing the Town Board would want to include any employee that would be eligible based on the combination of years of service and age. Councilman Klein - What are the implications to the Town? Attorney for the Town Barney - The Town would pay additional funds into the retirement fund. This is drawn up allow the Town benefit in five years. Councilman Klein - This gives the employees a little higher retirement? Attorney for the Town Barney - The law provides for one month of additional service credit for each year that an employee was working for the Town of Ithaca. Example: if someone has been working for 24 years, they would have two extra years credited to them. Councilman Klein - How does the Town define eligibility? Attorney for the Town Barney - That would be defined by the State Retirement system. Mrs. Noteboom - They would have to be 55 years of age by the December 31 , and have a minimum of ten years vested. AGENDA /TEiH NO 16 - SEQR RELATED TO A "LOCAL LAW ELECTING A TARGETED RETIREMENT INCENTIVE PROGRAM AS AUTHORIZED BY CHAPTER 30 LAWS OF 1996 OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK FOR ELIGIBLE EMPLOYEES OF THE TOWN OF ITHACA ". RESOLUTION NO. 104: Motion made by Councilman Klein, seconded by Councilwoman Grigorov that the Town of Ithaca Town Board makes a negative determination of environmental significance in accordance with the New York State Environmental Quality Review Act for the above referenced action as proposed and, therefore , neither a Full Environmental Assessment Form, nor an Environmental Impact Statement will be required. TOWN BOARD MINUTES 18 JUNE 107 1996 A vote on the resolution resulted as follows : Supervisor Valentino, aye; Councilwoman Grigorov, aye; Councilman Klein, aye; Councilman Conley, aye; Councilwoman Russell , aye; Councilman Wolff, aye. Carried unanimously. AGENDA ITEM NO 17 - ENACTMENT OF A "LOCAL LAW ELECTING A TARGEM RETIREMENT 1NCEIV Mo E PROGRAM AS AUT NOR= BY CHAPTER 3d, LAW OF 1996 OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK FOR ELIGIBLE EMPLOYEES OF THE TOWN OF ITHACA ". 1 . RESOLUTION NO. 105: Motion made by Councilman Conley, seconded by Councilman Klein that the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca does hereby enact Local Law No. 511996 a, LOCAL LAW ELECTING A TARGETED RETIREMENT INCENTIVE PROGRAM AS AUTHORIZED BY CHAPTER 30, LAWS OF 1996 OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, FOR ELIGIBLE EMPLOYEES OF THE TOWN OF ITHACK ; and be it further RESOLVED, the Town Clerk and the Human Resource Specialist are hereby authorized and directed to prepare, publish, and file all applicable documentation for the said local law as required by Town Law and the New York State and Local Retirement System. A roll call vote on the resolution resulted as follows: Supervisor Valentino, aye; Councilwoman Grigorov, aye; Councilman Klein , aye; Councilman Conley, aye; Councilwoman Russell , aye; Councilman Wolff, aye. Carried unanimously . AGENDA ITEM NO 27 - ACCEPTANCE OF LOCATION FOR ROADS PARK AND PUBLIC unLmES IN THE BUTTERMILK VALLEY ESTATES SUSDMSION. Mr. Walker - The Buttermilk Valley Estates received preliminary approval from the Planning Board on June 4, 1996. There is a long cul -de-sac, 40, 000 linear feet of road including the entrance (3/4 mile from the entrance to go around the loop). We are asking the Town Board to accept this location for the road and, an approve sewer easement to connect to the existing sewer. This has been designed to be a single entrance road , there was not a good way to put a second entrance into this property. There is a gully in the northwest comer of this parcel. What the Planning Board has given preliminary approval to, is 67 residential lots . There wiil be a less than one acre: park located on the north side of the cukde-sac for the residents. A dedication of 18 +/. acres will be made for open space and will be given to the Buttermilk Falls State Park There is a small lot at the- northeast comer with a long narrow right-of-way that was preserved at some point. That parcel would be transferred to the adjacent parcel . By making this a long loop road, there would not be a dead end street.- Councilwoman Grigorov - Is this the first phase? Mr. Walker - The first phase will be less than a 1 , 000 feet to the end of the cul -de-sac, and it is no technically a dead end cukde-sac because there will be a right-o way with a gravel surface so it cowl TOWN BOARD MINUTES 19 NNE 10, 1996 be traveled by emergency vehicles if needed. The Town Park, under the first phase, would be subdivided off as a landlocked parcel, but it will be deeded to the Town as part of the condition of the Final Subdivision Approval. Supervisor Valentino - How wide is the main road? Mr. Walker - The road right-of-way is 100 feet wide. There have been provisions made in the plan that the road would have a standard paved road section (22 feet wide) with a gutter section and underground drainage. There will be a 15400t strip on the north side of the entrance that would be built like the South Hill trail, so it will provide emergency access if the main entrance is blocked. This subdivision has a 30400t buffer all the way around the parcel to maintain a wooded condition. Supervisor Valentino - Does this . come to the Town Board with a recommendation from the Planning Board? Mr. Walker - Yes. One of the conditions of that preliminary subdivision is that the Town Board accept the locations of these proposed improvements. Councilwoman Russell - Were there any discussions during this process about a connection being made for a right-of-way through the Leonardo lands? Mr. Walker - The Leonardo land is north of this parcel . In early sketch plan stages we looked at different options on how we can make this. This would be a clustered subdivision. The conventional subdivision had the same number of lots fully developed across it which would put a road to the north east side of the property. This proposal puts a ridge along the edge of the large lots for the residential lots back yards. Mr. Kanter - The entrance road design went through interesting redesign revisions that were first conceived to be a planted island in the middle of two separated lanes coming in and out of subdivision. The State did not like that idea. Then it was conceived as the same idea but without a planted separation with more colored textured paving, but the State did not like that kind of wide separated entrance. Bill Albem had a number of questions to answerfrom the State and the Planning Department, and this is the entrance configuration that the State preferred seeing. Mr. Walker - The road configuration has the center line of the road lined up with the center line of Schickel Road, which is directly across from Danby Road . Councilwoman Grigorov - Is the buffer a minimum requirement for a cluster? Mr. Kanter - It is the required buffer. The cluster provision requires a 30400t buffer. Councilwoman Grigorov - Even to a park? TOWN BOARD MINUTES 20 TUNE 10, 1996 Mr. Kanter - The buffer is adjacent to residential lots. The buffer shown on the proposed subdivision map was an additional thing that was worked out for this particular proposal. Councilwoman Russell - Between lots 24 and 25, is that going to be a Town right-of-way? Mr. Walker - There would be a drainage easement and there is a location for a sewer pump station. During the first phase we will pull the gravity to the existing sewer. During the second phase we will require a pumping. station. Councilwoman Russell - So this would not be a public or Town right-of--way? Mr. Walker - This will be a Town right�cfmway, and I believe this would be opened to the public for park access. There will be access to this through the park land. I do not believe there is any use restrictions, but the Town could work with State Parks to have an additional trail. These options are all available depending on how State Parks wants to open that area. Mr. Kanter - The State Parks would have the option to determine if and where a path would go if they accept the property. Mr. Walker - State Parks gave the indication that they would consider this more of a passive route t the park rather than a real active trail system. The subdivision design was for the internal circulatic There is a right-of-way across the center, so during phase two or three, the walking pattems woui go around the loop of the road. RESOLUTION NO. 192: Motion made by Councilman Conley, seconded by Supervisor Valentino that the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca hereby approves the locations of the proposed streets, utilities , and other facilities proposed for dedication to the Town, including the location of the proposed . 8 +/- acre public park site and excess easement; and the location of the proposed drainage as shown on the submission entitled " Preliminary Pat, Buttermilk Valley Estates Subdivision" prepared by William F. Albem , P . E. , dated April 26, 1996, subject to compliance by the subdivider with all conditions and requirements that have been or may be imposed by the Planning Board as part of further project consideration . A vote on the resolution resulted as follows: Councilman Klein_ noted a conflict of interest related to this issue because of business dealings with Mr. Albem . Supervisor Valentino , aye; Councilwoman Grigorov , aye; Councilman Klein , abstain; Councilman Conley, aye; Councilwoman Russell , aye; Councilman Woiff, aye. Motion carried. TOWN BOARD MINUTES 21 RUNE 10, 1996 AGENDA ITEM NOw 18 - RETIREE'S HEALTH BENEFITS PLAN Supervisor Valentino - This has been something that the Town has been working on because the retirees health and dental policies were inconsistent on the ways it had been applied to people. The Personnel Committee worked together to come up with a policy that bring everyone under the same policy . Councilman Klein - I do not have a problem with the resolution, but I do have a problem with the policy. The dental is straight forward. I am very concerned about the cost to the Town for picking up coverage for retired employees as well as for retired elected officials. Today' s scenario, what kind of exposure is the Board opening the Town to? Supervisor Valentino - The rationale was that the Town did not want to pay 100% of the policies after employees used up their sick time. Retirees would need to pay a part of it Example: we found one retiree that was only on the plan because it was free, he had access to another plan. In order to keep that consistent, the Town needed to work out something. The rationale was to look at the full-time employees. If they retire with less than five years of service they would have to pay 100% of the premium. Councilman Klein - I do not have a problem with them using their accumulated sick time, and using the sick time towards any retiring employees benefit, but once the sick time has been exhausted they have the benefit of the State Retirement Plan as well as Social Security. Even if they were on Medicare, they could elect to continue on the Town's health care, but the Town should not be saddled with picking up that benefit. Supervisor Valentino - I have found out that if the Town encourages the retirees to stay on our health plan that it makes the group bigger, it would actually save the Town money. Councilman Wolff - Councilman Mein is talking primarily a lot those who were permanent employees and the Town picking up a significant portion of the premiums. For example: if someone has been working for five years and over and elects to stay with the Town' s insurance, the Town would be paying for half the premiums? Councilman Klein - Correct. Councilman Wolff - In other words , those who work less than 5 % and less than 8% , they are paying 100% of their own premiums, do you have a problem with that? Councilman Klein - No, as long as they pay their own premium. I do not think that PHP gave a retiree quote, but it is significant, because Medicare would be 'he primary benefit for retirees . Supervisor Valentino - The Town looked at the wrap around with the medi gap , using that scenario it sent the cost sky rocketing because the people in the medi gap are not considered in the other pool . TOWN BOARD N MUTES 22 NNE 101 1996 Once we put them on the supplemental policy, they are no longer considered in our regular pool employees. .. Attorney for the . Town Barney - The medical coverage the Town is providing for retirees is primary and Medicare is secondary? Supervisor Valentino - That is the way it is. Councilman Klein - How many retirees does the Town have? Supervisor Valentino - Twelve people. Attorney for the Town Barney - If the Town paid a lump sum for everyone in the Town that is not a retiree and then included the retirees in the pool, the check the Town would write for everybody, including the retirees, would be smaller? Supervisor Valentino - "Yes. „ Councilman Klein - If the Town goes with PHP we need to see how much this would cost us. Mrs. Noteboom - As I understand correctly, the premium for present employees and retirees wou be the same. PHP stated that if a retiree has a family policy, they must stay with that family poll and they would not be able to go to two individual policies. Councilman Klein - What happens when the dependents are over 19 or 25? Mrs. Noteboom - If they have the1amily plan, they have a dependent child or a spouse. Councilman Klein - A couple is considered a family plan. Mrs. Noteboom - "Yes. " Councilman Klein - When reading the minutes of the last meeting, and PHP said they could get two individual policies. Supervisor Valentino - Only if someone is just signing up for PHP . Councilman Klein - Assuming the Town had this plan and the employee no longer has children, but a couple is considered a family plan , they would stay on that plan until they retire. Is there a differential when they go on Medicare? Medicare should be the primary carrier. Mrs. Noteboom - Yes, they would get credit for that. TOWN BOARD MINUTES 23 JUNE 10, 1996 Supervisor Valentino - I do not have a problem with the Town Board approving PHP . This is what we presented to the Town employees to encourage them to stay in the pool as it related to cost. Councilman Klein - I understand the Blue Cross, but there is no documentation with PHP . Supervisor Valentino - The Town would not know what to expect to pay until we have been in the program and know which employees switch to PHP . This would be for a six-month trial period: Councilman Mein - They would have to quote prices after that I would like to see the retirees on the plan to save the Town money, but it does not sound logical to me. Supervisor Valentino - The rate for every employee if you take the retirees out of the pool, more than doubles the premium under Blue Cross. The Town is giving the employees the option of the PHP or the Blue Cross policy. Councilman Klein - At some point, the Town would need to discontinue Blue Cross. Supervisor Valentino - The Town might not be able to because there will be some people that would not be able to get PHP. Attorney for the Town Barney - Once employees go from Blue Cross to PHP , would the remaining Blue Cross people have to pay more? Supervisor Valentino - Blue Cross will go up. If we get 50% of the people on PHP in .January, with those employees gone the rates would go up. At that point, the Town might have to make a choice that only the people that cannot qualify for PHP could be on Blue Cross. I would like to encourage as many people as possible to join PHP right away. How does the Board feel about this proposal? Councilman Wolff - I like the proposal like it is written. Councilwoman Russell - I do not have any problems with this. Councilman Conley - I do not have any problems with this. Councilman Klein - Under the scenario that someone could retire at the age of 65, this is a tremendous cost for the Town to pay. Supervisor Valentino - The proposal will be significantly less of an obligation for the Town than -what we are paying now. Councilwoman Grigorov - Would this be a hardship for the retirees? Supervisor Valentino - Some of them will have rates going up. TOWN BOARD MINUTES 24 JUNE 107 1996 Attorney for the Town Barney - Have the retirees been notified? Mrs. Noteboom - No. They will be open to the Town Boards approval of this proposal. Attorney for the Town Barney - Has anyone looked to make sure that the Town is not obligated to provide something different? Mrs. Noteboom - Yes, we have. We have not found anything in the minutes going back as far as 15 years ago, saying anything about benefits the retirees were given upon being eligible for retirement I went back for each one of the retirees we have, and looked at the minutes within 18 months when they left, and could not find any agreements with the Town. Each retiree is paying something different on the plan. Supervisor Valentino - This is a good time for us to do this. If the Town was only with Blue Cross and switched these people, it would be very hurtful for them to pick up that cost. By giving the option now to switch to PHP the amount will be significantly less, it makes it less of a burden for them. Councilman Klein - Do the part-time employees get a pro-rated benefit on anything? Mrs . . Noteboom - 50%7 if they were paid for 18 hours a week. The Town pays 50% of the Hea Policy, Councilman Klein - Are elected officials classified in terms of the percentage? Mrs. Noteboom - They are considered part-time according to the New York State Retirement System. They are classified as part-time based on their standard work day that this Board established. Councilman Klein - Does this vary for the different elected officials? Mrs. Noteboom - This Town Board enacted a resolution that says a standard working day is six hours, each elected official must work at least 36 hours or six days per month to be eligible for the employee retirement benefits and any other benefits. Each elected official , upon being elected, is supposed to keep a calendar for the first 90 days of their term to establish how many hours a week they are working based on a six-hour vvorking day. Councilman Klein - The benefits do not improve until when? Mrs. Noteboom - They have to work at least 36 hours a month to be considered a part-time employee for the retirement system. Councilman Klein - That would be for the Supervisor and the Justices? Mrs . Noteboom - Correct. TOWN BOARD MN=S 25 JUNE 109 1996 RESOLUTION NO. 106: Motion made by Councilman Wolff, seconded by Councilman Conley that the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca does hereby approve the attached retiree Health/Dental Policy effective immediately; and be it further RESOLVED , that the Human Resource Specialist shall immediately notify the present retirees of this policy by certified letter, indicating how it will affect them, if they wish to retain the present coverage under this policy and to reply within 30 days; and be it further RESOLVED , that if the retiree wished to change their health insurance coverage to PHP, they must have this request to the Personnel Department no later than June 24, 1996 as June 28, 1996 is the deadline to notify PHP and Blue Cross/Blue Shield; and be it further RESOLVED, if the retiree has not responded within 30 days a second certified letter shall be mailed; and be it further RESOLVED , if the retiree has not responded to the second certified notice or has taken no action, his/her participation in the Health/Dental Policy will be discontinued and a third certified letter mailed to state this action. A vote on the resolution resulted as follows: Supervisor Valentino, aye; Councilwoman Grigorov, aye; Councilman Klein, nay; Councilman Conley, aye; Councilwoman Russell , aye ; Councilman Wolff, aye. Motion carried. AGENDA ITEM NO. 19 - DISCUSS ITHACA AREA WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT UPGRADE AND PROPOSED FINANCING. Supervisor Valentino - The understanding is that is the Town of Ithaca share of $272, 300. 00 is to help pay for the upgrade. The City is proposing to take a little bit out of contingency, about $42, 000. 00 for the Town of Ithaca and bond the rest. There is ample money in the Capital Reserve Fund the Town has at the City to pay the total cost of this project. The City is saying the Town should bond this because the bonding rates are favorable right now. The numbers that the Town could earn is about 6%, but for how long? The bond rate is somewhere around 3%, so that looks favorable. Since the Town has reserves being held by the City , I would recommend that the Town's share be paid out of that reserve. How does the Board feel about that proposal? All the Town Board Members were in agreement with the recommendation of the Supervisor. Supervisor Valentino - The Town is in the process of asking the City for a monthly financial report to show where the money has gone , and how is invested . Mr. Walker - There is an issue of corrugation of the plan . The Town has meters at the Town entry points into the sewer system. We use the City sewer system to transport our sewerage from the Town TOWN BOARD MINUTES 26 JUNE 10, 1996 sewers into the City's. The last three months , based on the total flow going into the plant, shows the City has been utilizing more than 100% of their capacity. In other words, they have a master meter at the end flow so they can meter all the water that goes into the plant. Then they would know what comes in from the Towns, they subtract that, and that is what is being contributed to the City's sewer system. Another issue is, does the City own any excess capacity at this point? Does the Town need to buy more capacity? These two questions are something that this Board should look at it Basically, what the Town is buying is approximately 40% of 3 million gallons. Currently, the Town is utilizing about 60% of the capacity even with the present wet conditions. If the Town clears up some of the inflow problems in the sewers, the Town would be using a smaller amount of capacity. There are some bigger issues here. Supervisor Valentino - Where does the Town stand about getting commitment from the City about these funds? Mr. Walker - I am assuming the City wanted to get into a design this summer, so they could start building in the spring. Board of Public Works has actually committed the funds for this year. Councilman Conley - Doesn't it make sense to complete some of that now while they are working on some of the major highway projects? Mr. Walker - That is separate from the collection system. The Town would be getting a bill from th City for some of that work, but we do not know how much yet. The sewers will carry sewerage from the South Hill area which is part of the Town's interceptor sewer system. The City has been doing a lot work with the DOT. and they are getting a good opportunity to be building the sewer while the road is tom up. Councilman Conley - The City has an advantage also because the construction would open up some things for them. Mr. Walker - They have been building the sewer ahead of the other work because the sewer trenches are significantly deeper than the others. The State has agreed to replace some of the sewers because their road base destruction is actually destroying some of the existing systems there. There is also the issue of the joint sewer agreement that is in the process of being updated. Right now it is at City Hall . They keep promising to send a draft to the Town, but we have not seen it for over a year. This maybe an opportunity to tell the City that the Town does not want to have an additional 3 million gallons a day capacity, and would we want to sell some of that back to the City, that would reduce the costs. Councilman Conley - The Town has had that capacity and has been paying on that capacity for some time, to sell it back to the City and then renegotiate it later sounds silly. Mr. Walker - No , I am not saying sell back. Right now the Town has 80% of the 20% exces capacity . The Town has over a million gallons a day rapacity that belongs to us . TOWN BOARD 1 IN=S 27 RUNE 101, 1996 Supervisor Valentino - At this point, this Board is just looking at the funding for the upgrade to take place. Mr. Walker - The Capital Reserve Fund, 40% was generated by Town revenue. The City has committed to a resolution for this year. Councilman Conley - What Supervisor Valentino is suggesting that this Board make a decision as to whether the Town wants to bond our portion or use the reserve funds? Mr. Walker - I do not believe the City thinks there is an opportunity for the Town to take it out of the reserve capacity because the City has not broken up the reserve fund into individual Towns. Mrs. Noteboom - Is this a Reserved Fund or a Capital Project? Mr. Walker - It is a Capital Reserve Fund for upgrading the plan. There are two options for the Town to do; come up with the money ourselves or join with the City in the bonding program. Attorney for the Town Barney - What Mr. Walker is saying that the capacity excess is required to meet the City' s needs, why should the Town pay anything? Mr. Walker - Correct. Councilwoman Russell - Why does the City need more capacity? Isn' t the City built out? Councilman Conley - That is not all the problem , some of the problem is the condition of the system. Councilwoman Russell - Is the upgrade for improvements to the plant or for the whole system? Mr. Walker - Just to the plant. Supervisor Valentino - I thought it was for the meters? Mr. Walker - The sewer flow meters are a separate project. The meters that were originally installed in 1985 have some controls with electric failures. They are more expensive= to maintain than to replace. We would be upgrading to the newer technology for the meter pits. This is a budgeted item in the budget. AGENDA ITEM NO 29 - LEAD AGENCY STATUS FOR ENVIRONMENTAL ELATED TO THE SIX MILE CREEK CONSERVATION DISTRICT REZONING RESOLUTION NO. 907: Motion made by Councilwoman Russell, seconded by Councilman Conley that the Town of Ithaca Town Board hereby proposes to establish itself as lead agency for environmental review of the proposed local law amending the Town of Ithaca Zoning Ordinance by TOWN BOARD 11NDNUTES 28 JUNE 10, 1996 establishing the Six Mile Creek Valley Conservation District, as described above, and be it further RESOLVED , that the Town of Ithaca Town Board hereby requests the concurrence of all involved agencies on this proposed lead agency designation, said concurrence to be received by the Town of Ithaca Planning Department within thirty days from the date of this resolution. A vote on the resolution resulted as follows: Supervisor Valentino, aye; Councilwoman Grigorov, aye; Councilman Klein , aye; Councilman Conley, aye; Councilwoman Russell, aye; Councilman Wolff, aye. Carried unanimously. AGENDA ITEM NO 22 - PUBLIC HEARING DATE FOR ME SIX MILE CRFFIC CDNS RUerrniv DISTRICT REZONING. RESOLUT10N NO. 108: Motion made by Councilman Wolff, seconded by Councilman Klein that the Town Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to advertise for a Public Hearing to be held at the next regular meeting of the Town Board on Monday, July 15 , 1996 at 7: 30 p. m. , in order that the Town Board may consider an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance for the Six Mile Creek Conservation District. A vote on the resolution resulted as follows: Supervisor Valentino, aye; Councilwoman Grigorov, aye: Councilman Klein, aye; Councilman Conley, aye; Councilwoman Russell , aye; Councilman Wolff, aye. Carried unanimously. AGENDA ITEM N0. 23 - ADOPTING a RESOLUTION REGARDING THE COUNTY'S ASSESSMENT OF REAL PROPERTY SUBJECT TO CONSERVATION OR AGRICULTURAL EASEMENTS. OR IN CONSERVATION OR AGRICULTURAL ZONING DISTRICTS. Councilman Klein - This resolution is addressing that there is a property evaluation by the zoning action . Would this open the Town for liability between covered assessed valuation and future assessment areas? Attorney for the Town Barney - This is governed by State Law. Sending a resolution to the County to have them assess this property , they are governed by what the State Law says that they have to assess. There is some legislation in the past years which would change the requirement of the rules relating to assessment. I do not know if the County Assessment Department has any authority to take these items into account They are obligated to assess to the highest and best use. Councilwoman Russell - When an assessor goes out to assess a property, do they look for things such as improvements on the land , or do they have a list of things they should be looking for? o me that a assessment is very much different from the actual market value. I know that t seems t the ry State has tried to go to a market value system, but I am not sure how that operates. TOWN BOARD NlDJJTES 29 JUNE 10, 1996 Attorney for the Town Barney - It is market value, but it is assessed to the highest market value and the best use, they are not allowed to take into account the fact that a particular piece of property is restricted because it is in a land trust The assessment is made based on land that is in the area that is zoned for development in a particular way. Mr. Kanter - What the resolution is saying is that the Town Board would like to work with the County on figuring out if there are ways of adjusting assessments where development potential may be effected. It is not saying that, in all cases , the land value would be affected, and in all cases, the _ County assessment should change. The resolution is saying that on a case-by-case basis there may be some situation where a change in the zoning will affect the development potential , and if that is the case, .then the question is the market value of the property effected. This resolution would be asking the County to look at those situations where there may be an impact and see if there is way to change the way the assessment system works on those. This means that the Town and the County would have to work with the State legislature on requiring a change in the State legislation, and this is what the resolution 'is looking at. Attorney for the Town Barney - This is directed to the County, and I am not sure the County is the place to start. Mr. Kanter - The Town Board might want to write a letter to the State. Supervisor Valentino • That would be the most effective thing to do . Mr. Kanter - This resolution came out of the discussions of the Six Mile Creek Conservation District and discussions of the Planning Committee. One letter from one Town in the State might not be too effective, but if there were several letters from several Counties or Towns in the State there would be a chance that something could happen in this area. Attorney for the Town Barney - Even if the Town was doing the assessment, the Town could not say which ones they would consider. How the Town or County does assessments is governed by the State. Councilman Klein - The Town could not create their criteria? Attorney for the Town Barney e Correct, and that would be the same for the County. Councilman Klein - People could donate their land to land trust, then they would remove that property from the tax rolls, and that would reduce the property taxes. I understand the theory behind this resolution and I am sympathetic to this, but the Town would be setting themselves up for real problems. TOWN BOARD MINUTES 30 JUNE 10, 1996 Councilwoman Grigorov - One of the letters from a landowner in the proposed Conservation District says , Please development a plan for evaluating any major negative economic impact on property owners." This resolution is about the only thing the Town could do, if the Town could do it Attorney for the Town Barney - Some of this is already done now. In a R�30 zone there is raw land, it is assessed taking into account that someone could build on a 30, 000 square foot lot The one of concern at this point is the conservation easements. Supervisor Valentino - What is the urgency of this resolution? Mr. Kanter - The only urgency is that the Town Board will be considering enacting the Six Mile Creek Conservation District and consider the recommendation from the Planning Board along with that in July. Attorney for the Town Barney - The Conservation Zone is the genesis of this. If the Conservation Zone is enacted, a reduction of density is required, from that the market value of the property is reduced. This resolution will not change that, if it happens the assessment department would do so anyway. Councilwoman Grigorov - The Planning Committee has discussed this, and it was intended t encourage people to put their land into Conservation easements. It was part of the idea that th agriculturists help to save that special land. There is an incentive to taxpayers for a tax reductio if they belong to the trust. Councilman Klein - But they would have to give the deed to somebody. Councilwoman Grigorov - They would need to give it to the land trust. Councilman Klein - The incentive does not have any impact on the assessment based on the current law? Councilwoman Grigorov - Not the assessment, it is their income. The value of something has gone down because they put their property under the restrictions of the land trust. Attorney for the Town Barney - If someone gives a gift to the Land Trust, they would be eligible for a tax benefit. Councilman Klein - That would be a donation. Councilwoman Grigorov - A side from the donation they- could put a deed restriction on the property. Mr. Kanter - There are several municipalities that have gotten special State legislation to have speci property tax abatement for Conservation easements. Those are individual municipalities where they TOWN BOARD NIINUTES 31 JUNE 10, 1996 is not County wide assessment so they could do that by requesting State legislation . In the Town of Ithaca' s case, we would have to have County wide concurrence. Have_ it channel through the County to get to the State legislation . Supervisor Valentino - What are the concerns of the Board members? Councilman Klein - If the Board creates a Conservation Zone the Town should evaluate whether we would be devaluing property as it might be opening the Town up to liability from those who are opposed to being in this Conservation District. They may take action against the Town for loss of property value. The Town should be looking into changing the laws for voluntary easements and voluntary conservation restrictions to reduce the Towns assessment. If this is voluntary, it would be self imposed by the landowners and they would know they would need to pay their property taxes. Attorney for the Town Barney - This resolution says, "The County does not currently include an effective tax abatement program to recognize diminished development . potential of lands in conservation easements, conservation zones, or agricultural zonesn , which I do not think is accurate. I think that the conservation zone and agricultural zcne is taken into account when they do the assessment. Mr. Kanter - The Town of Ithaca has an agricultural zone, but density wise it does not do anything differently than an R-30 zone, so that would be difficult to tell if that would affect the evaluation. Attomey for the Town Barney - The Six Mile Creek Conservation District would be a zoning change, and a zoning change is something that is considered as part of the assessment process. This is already done to the extent of what the Conservation Zone creates. Mr. Kanter - The question now is, how will the County Assessment Office look at this resolution? This would be the first Conservation Zone adopted of this type, and I think this resolution would be sending a . signal to the County that this is something new and they need to address this. Attorney for the Town Barney - The County is required to assess to market value. The zoning permits only a certain level of development, that would have an impact on market value and should be reflected in the . assessment. I suggest taking out the conservation and agricultural zones. Supervisor Valentino - If the Town Board passes this resolution , and when the Board starts talking about the Six Mile Creek in July,, the most that this Board could say would be that this Board passed this resolution and sent it to the County for them to consider. People still would not have anything to hold on to and if the Board does not pass this resolution , the Board could still say that they are very interested in helping, working , and pursuing these kind of things for this zone. The Town Board needs to work out some more details in this resolution. The Board will not be voting on this resolution tonight, I think it would not impact the public hearing in any way without this resolution. TOWN BOARD NIHNT ES 32 JUNE 10, 1996 Councilman Klein - I agree with Supervisor Valentino that the Town Board could revise the resolution by saying that we could take in references for the zones. Mr. Kanter - The Town Board wants to take questions from property owners about how this conservation district is going to affect land values. Councilman Klein - In the mean time, the Town could get in touch with Marty Luster or Jim Seward to see whether this is something that would get through the State legislature. Supervisor Valentino - Does the Board want to pass the resolution? The Town Board Members were in agreement not to pass this resolution until further discussions with our State legislators about the legalities of tax abatement. ,AGENDA ITEM NO 29 - APPROVAL OF EXPENDITURES T0, HIRE ADDITIONAL HIGHWAY LABORER AND MOTOR EQUIPMENT OPERRATOR. RESOLUTION NO. 113: Motion made by Councilwoman Grigorov, seconded by Councilman Klein upon recommendation of the Public Works Committee, that the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca hereby approves two additional positions for the Highway Department, one Laborer and one Mot Equipment Operator. A vote on the resolution resulted as follows: Supervisor Valentino, aye; Councilwoman Grigorov, aye; Councilman Klein, aye; Councilman Conley, aye; Councilwoman Russell , aye; Councilman Wolff, aye. Carried unanimously. AGENDA ITEM NOO 30 - 1996 COUNTY YOUTH SERVICE CONTRACT. RESOLUTION N0. 114: Motion made by Councilman Klein, seconded by Councilman Conley that the Town Supervisor is hereby authorized and directed to execute the said agreement and subcontracts on behalf of the Town of Ithaca; and be it further RESOLVED, the Attorney for the Town is hereby authorized and directed to continue negotiations with the County Attorney to reach a mutually acceptable arrangement for the removal of the indemnification provisions in all contracts and agreements with Tompkins County. A vote on the resolution resulted as follows: Supervisor Valentino, aye; CounciWoman Grigorov, aye; Councilman Klein, aye; Councilman Conley , aye; Councilwoman Russell , aye; Councilman Wolff, aye. Carried unanimously. AGENDA iTEM Noe 31 w DATE FOR SPECIAL TOWN BOARD IWEEVG To BEOI& 1997 D PR :E SS. TOWN BOARD MINUTES 33 JUNE 10 1996 RESOLUTION NO. 195: Motion made by Supervisor Valentino, seconded by Councilwoman Gdgorov that the Town Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to advertise for a Special Town Board Meeting to be held on Monday, July 29, 1996, at 5: 30 p. m. , at the Town Hall, 126 East Seneca Street, Ithaca , New York in order that the Town Board may conduct a budget planning session. A vote on the resolution resulted as follows: Supervisor Valentino, aye; Councilwoman Grigorov, aye; Councilman Klein, aye; Councilman Conley, aye; Councilwoman Russell , aye; Councilman Wolff, aye. Carried unanimously. AGENDA ITEM NO. 32 - CONSENT ITEMS: RESOLUTION APPROVING ANDIOR AUTHORIZING THE FOLLOWING: Supervisor Valentino - Consent Item for Monthly Financial Reports has been taken out this time because there was the continuous error of $464. 40, and another for $2, 000 . . This comes partly due to the accounting package and the way that it gets registered into the system. Otherwise, the financial report looks good. What we would like to ask the Board to think about with this would be to move to a quarterly financial statement instead of a monthiy statement. Mrs. Noteboom - a quarterly report would combine all the reports into one package instead of being different items. Supervisor Valentino and I would still be reviewing them on a monthly basis. RESOLUTION MO. 321A,I " 32M)mod) - 32 ) : Motion made by Councilwoman Grigorov, seconded by Councilman Conley that the Town . Board of the Town of Ithaca does hereby approve and/or adopt the Consent Item Resolutions No. 116( a) to No. 116(b ), and No. 116 (d) to No. 116(p) as presented and/or amended. ( See attached individual resolutions . ) A vote on the resolution resulted as follows: Supervisor Valentino, aye; Councilwoman Grigorov, aye; Councilman Klein , aye; Councilman Conley, aye; Councilwoman Russell , aye; Councilman Wolff, aye. Carried unanimously. ADDITIONAL AGENDA REM NO. 1 - IMPLEMENTATION OF SIX MONTH TRAIL PERIOD OF PHP (PREPAID HEALTH PLAN). RESOLUTION NO, 117: Motion made by Councilman Conley, seconded by Councilman Klein that the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca does hereby approve offering PHP as an alternative health care plan to the Town employees along with Blue Cross/Blue Shield ; and be it further RESOLVED , that implementation of PHP would take effect July 1 , 1996 for a six month (trail ) period; and be it further TOWiV BOARD N MUTES 34 JUNE 10, 1996 RESOLVED , that with the savings this brings to the Town, the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca shall pay 100% of the PHP individual and family premiums ($ 135. 38 and $361 . 76 per month respectively) during this six-month period; and be it further RESOLVED , that if the Town Board elects to continue the PHP program after the six-month period, the proportion of the premium paid by the Town and the employees shall be determined at that time. A vote on the resolution resulted as follows: Supervisor Valentino, aye; Councilwoman Grigorov, aye; Councilman Klein, aye; Councilman Conley, aye; Councilwoman Russell , aye; Councilman Wolff, aye. Carried unanimously. ADDMONAL AGENDA ITEM NO. 2 - ABOLISHMENT OF PETTY CASH FUND FOR PLANNING ENGINEERING. AND BUILDING20NdNG DEPARTMENTS. RESOLUTION NO. 118: Motion made by Councilman Conley, seconded by Councilwoman Russell that the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca does hereby authorize and direct the Fiscal Officer and the Town Cleric to abolish the Petty Cash Fund of the Planning, Engineering, and Building/Zoning Departments; and be it further RESOLVED , the Fiscal Officer and Town Clerk are hereby authorized and directed to balance th said fund and deposit the monies in the applicable cash account. A vote on the resolution resulted as follows: _ Supervisor Valentino, aye; Councilwoman Grigorov, aye; Councilman Klein, aye; Councilman Conley, aye; Councilwoman Russell , aye; Councilman Wolff, aye. Carried unanimously. ADDITIONAL AGENDA ITEFA NO. 5 - PETITION FROM CHASE FARM UGHUNG DISTRICT RESIDENTS. Mrs . Noteboom - A petition has been submitted requesting that the Town Board suspend the establishment of Chase Farm Lighting District. Councilman Conley - Did a majority of people sign the petition? Attomey for the Town Barney - They are requesting a point of the referendum . Mrs. Noteboom - They were sent a copy of the public hearing notice. Mr. Walker - They are concerned about the cost and the lighting patterns and they were wonderin if there was another design that would assist the neighborhood. The neighborhood is split on th process . TOWN BOARD 11EVUTES 35 JUNE 10, 1996 Attorney for the Town Barney - Are they looking for a referendum? Mr. Walker - They do not like the Lighting District as it was approved. Councilwoman Russell - They have reservations about the number of existing lumens not being added into the calculation of the new lights that are going in. They did not realize by bringing this petition they were bringing up their referendum and they thought they could stop the fighting district for these issues to get discussed. Attorney for the Town Barney - The Town could repeal the resolution establishing the district. Councilwoman Grigorov - Does the Town have to repeal it because of the petition? Attorney for the Town Barney - No . This petition is only an expression of several people about how they feel about the matter. Mr. Walker - They are having a community meeting. I offered to talk to them about the different design options. Supervisor Valentino - When we passed this district, did the Town Board pass this on a specific design? Mr. Walker - Yes , and the speck number of fixtures. Councilman Conley - I think the reason the Town Board passed this lighting district was knowing that they could have a referendum and vote on it. Councilwoman Russell - They want some design changes, and I told them that there was some flexibility still left within the design but I was not sure how much. Mr. Walker - There is some flexibility with the exact locations of the poles, however there will not be that much because they are going to be 18 foot high. There will be 12 different fixtures. Councilwoman Grigorov - Could this petition stop the process of the fighting district? Attomey for the Town Barney - This petition does not stop the process. The Town Board can react to the petition by directing the Town Engineer, Attorney for the Town, and the Town Clerk from conducting anything further on this until there has been an opportunity for people to meet and- make a decision. If the decision was for the Town to design something different than has been established, the Board could repeal the adoption of the original resolution and adopt a new resolution for the district with the new design. Supervisor Valentino - How many people are in this district? TOWN BOARD MINUTES 36 JUNE 10, 1996 Councilwoman Grigorov - There are 44 property owners. Councilman Wofff - If that process gets turned down, could the Town refer to what has already been passed? Attorney for the Town Barney - Correct, but at that point, they would have waived their right for a permissive referendum if they do not file a petition within the 30-day period. Mrs. Noteboom - If the Town does approve this, the Town would have to create a budget for this district so it could be funded. There is a short time frame for that because of the budget process. Councilman Conley - Could the Town communicate to them and tell them if they want to protect their options they should do a petition for a permissive referendum , but in the meantime, the Town should see if they could work something out. Attorney for the Town Barney - What is the Town Board going to do with the petition? . The Town could either have the permissive referendum , which means setting up the vote, or the Town Board could vote for a repeal of the motion for the order that established the district. Councilman Conley - A lot of people fought for this district, but then a lot of people are against it. thought they might have an informal vote to work out a way they are satisfied with. Can the Town cancel the referendum once they applied for it? Attorney for the Town Barney - No , once a petition is filed, the Board holds the referendum because they cannot repeal the petition . Councilman Conley - There is a 30-day window which is almost up. Something has got to happen very soon. Mr. Walker - I got the impression they want to work together in the community on a plan everyone would be happy with. Councilwoman Russell - The people that do want the district have done their work, and signed the petition in favor of it, are concerned the existing lumens from the existing post lamps were not taken into account in the calculation of how many lumens are in the district. Councilman Klein - Each property owner has a post lamp. Supervisor Valentino - Not everyone turns them on and this is one of the reasons they wanted this district, because so many people were not turning their post lamps on . AM TOWN BOARD MINUTES 37 JUNE 10, 1996 Mrs. Noteboom - Could the Town Engineer develop two scenarios of where the lights would go for this districf for the next Town Board Meeting . Then this Board could have a discussion and send a copy to each of the people in the district stating that there has been a petition and there has been questions about these various things. The letters could state this is what changes we are proposing, this is what it will cost, then have another public hearing. Attorney for the Town Barney - The Town could give everybody a chance to sit down and work this out , but if the Town does that without submitting this properly, then they have lost the object for permissive referendum . However, this does not stop the Board from repealing the decision for setting up the district in the first place. Mrs . Noteboom - The petition needs to signed by the majority of owners based on the assessment value rather than the number of residents? Mr. Walker - For the creation of the lighting district, 50% of the value of the properties for 50% of the people in the area. The original petition met that. Supervisor Valentino - Can we tell these people to have their meeting and see if they could come to an agreement? Mr. Walker - Yes , the Town could always repeal . Supervisor Valentino - The Town could always repeal what we had and start the clock all over again, so they could still have a chance for a referendum . The Town Board agreed to have the Chase Farm residents hold a meeting to try and come to an agreement. AGENDA ITEM NO, 33 - EXECUTIVE SESSION. Motion made by Councilwoman Grigorov, seconded by Councilwoman Russell to move into Executive Session to discuss property acquisition and an individual' s personnel matter. Carried unanimously. The Board began Executive Session at 9: 10 p. m . Motion made by Councilman Klein , seconded by Councilman Wolff to resume regular session. Carried unanimously. The Board resumed regular session at 9: 54 p. m. Councilman Wolff - The ADP Committee discussed that, if the Town does go into a networked Town Hall it would be very useful to create a . new position . Someone who would be responsible for maintaining the networks and provide training of the software on each of the computers. How does the Board feel about having this type of position? Councilman Conley - What is a Town Hall network? TOWN BOARD MINUTES 38 JUNE 10, 1996 Councilman Wolff - All the computers would be able to talk to each other by sharing printers , files, and other technology resources. Attorney for the Town Barney - Would this be a full-time person? Councilman Wolff - Yes, This person would be doing network administration and other roles. If the Town were to consider it, maybe they would want to start out the position , on a trial basis to see how things are running before a permanent position could be established. There is a lot of work to keep networks running and operating. AGENDA ITEM NO, 34 - ADJOURNMENT. As there was no further business to come before the Town Board a , motion was made by . Councilwoman Grigorov, seconded by Councilman Klein to adjourn . Carried unanimously. Supervisor Valentino adjourned the meeting at 9: 57 p . m . Respectfully submitted, C . oan Lent Noteboom Town Clerk/Director of, O ; ; Administrative Services **Next Regular Meeting on July 15 , 1996 @i5:30 p. m. ***Next Special Meeting on July 29, 1996 @ 5: 30 p. m . to begin 1997 Budget process ****Minutes Transcribed by Deborah a: Kelley (6/14/96) rp a ?6, ax . . F^ OF 1 r 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 Town Board Meeting 6/10/96 Agenda Item No , 3(c) Supplemental Agreement NYS Department of Transportation to Provide Federal Emergency Relief Resolution No . 101 WHEREAS , on February 12 , 1996 , Resolution No . 27/ 1996 the Town Board approved the execution of an agreement between the Federal Highway Administration ( FHWA) Emergency Relief Program and the Town of Ithaca for emergency relief funds to complete repairs to Stone Quarry Road created by severe water run off and flooding in January 1996 ; and WHEREAS , it is required by FHWA that the said repairs to Stone Quarry Road must be completed by July 19 , 1996 ; and WHEREAS , the Highway Superintendent has discovered there is more damage to Stone Quarry Road than recently believed and that the cost of those repairs would also be eligible for funding by the said FHWA Program upon the execution of a supplemental agreement between the Town of Ithaca and FHWA; now therefore be it RESOLVED , the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca does hereby authorize the Town Supervisor to execute a supplemental agreement with the FHWA for emergency relief funds for Stone Quarry Road . MOVED : Councilwoman Grigorov SECONDED : Councilman Klein Supervisor Valentino , aye ; Councilwoman Grigorov , aye ; Councilman Klein , aye ; Councilman Conley , aye ; Councilwoman Russell , aye ; Councilman Wolff, aye . Carried unanimously. Dated : June 10 , 1996 Joan Lent Noteboom , Town Clerk OF 1 P� 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 6/ 10/96 Agenda Item No . 13 Resolution Increasing the Amount Authorized for Expenditure on the Installation of Master Meters Resolution No . 102 WHEREAS , the Town Board in January of 1996 and in March of 1996 authorized the expenditure of up to $ 104, 033 . 00 by the Town for the purposes of installing master water meters at several locations throughout the Town ; and WHEREAS , the bids for such work came in at an amount in excess of the amount so authorized ; and WHEREAS , as a result of said bids the maximum proposed to be expended by the Town of Ithaca for the aforesaid improvement is $ 150 , 000 . 00 ; and WHEREAS , the installation of such meters has been determined to be a Type II action pursuant to the regulations of the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation promulgated pursuant to the State Environmental Quality Review Act 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 and not involving a change in zoning or a use variance and consistent with local land use control ; 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 costs of such improvement ; 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 on the question of providing such water improvements on the 1 0th day of June , 1996 at 6 : 45 p . m . ; and TB Mtg . 6/ 10/96 Resolution No. 102 Page 2 . 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 the execution of agreements related to same , NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT 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 $ 150 , 000 . 00 for such installation and construction . Section 3 . That the cost of said project , $ 150 , 000 . 00 , 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 / 10th 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-Q of the Town Law, the permission of the State Comptroller is not required for such improvement . Section 5 . The Town Supervisor is authorized to enter into an amended master meter agreement with the other members of the Southern Cayuga Lake Intermunicipal Water Commission pursuant to which the authorized expenditures are increased to reflect the increased bids and 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 TB Mtg. 6/10/96 Resolution No . 102 Page 3 . 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 6 . This resolution is adopted pursuant to Section 209-q© and Section 202-b of the Town Law and shall take effect immediately. MOVED : Supervisor Valentino SECONDED : Councilman Conley Supervisor Valentino , aye; Councilwoman Grigorov , aye ; Councilman Klein , aye ; Councilman Conley, aye ; Councilwoman Russell , aye; Councilman Wolff, aye. Carried unanimously. DATED : June 10 , 1996 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 6/ 10/96 Agenda Item No . 14 Authorization for Award of Contract Construction of Master Meter and Control Valve Improvements Resolution No . 103 WHEREAS , the Town of Ithaca has been authorized to be the Contracting Municipality for the Construction of Master Meter and Control Valve Improvements Project by the Transmission Main Master Meter Agreement executed by all members of the Southern Cayuga Lake Intermunicipal Water Commission , (SCLIWC) ; and WHEREAS , each member municipality has agreed to a proportionate contribution for funding of the project as set forth in the Transmission Main Master Meter Agreement; and WHEREAS , the SCLIWC solicited for bids and received bids for the project on April 30 , 1996 ; and WHEREAS , the SCLIWC and the Town Engineer have reviewed the bids and qualifications of the bidders and has recommended that the low bid of $260 , 213 for the total project made by Finger Lakes Construction ( FLC) of Ithaca, New York is a qualified bid and that FLC is a qualified contractor; now therefore be it RESOLVED , that the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca hereby authorizes the award of the contract for the Construction of Master Meter and Control Valve Improvements Project , to Finger Lakes Construction (FLC) of Ithaca , New York, for the amount of $260 , 21100 , subject to final approval of the contract documents by the Town Engineer and the Attorney for the Town . MOVED : Councilwoman Grigorov SECONDED : Councilwoman Russell Supervisor Valentino , aye ; Councilwoman Grigorov , aye ; Councilman Klein , aye ; Councilman Conley, aye; Councilwoman Russell , aye ; Councilman Wolff, aye . Carried unanimously. DATED : June 10 , 1996 17 Joan Lent Noteboom , Town Clerk OF I ,% ti X99 TOWN OF ITHACA 1 126 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 6/ 10/96 Agenda Item No , 16 SEQR - Local Law No, 5/ 1996 Retirement Incentive Program - Chapter 30 Laws of 1996 of the State of New York Resolution No . 104 WHEREAS , this action is the enactment of of a local law electing a retirement incentive program as authorized by Chapter 30 , Laws of 1996 of the State of New York, for eligible employees of the Town of Ithaca; and WHEREAS , this is an unlisted action for which the Town of Ithaca Town Board is legislatively determined to act as Lead Agency in environmental review with respect to the enactment of local laws ; and WHEREAS , the Town Board , at a public hearing held on June 10 , 1996 , has reviewed and accepted as adequate the Short Environmental Assessment Form , Parts I and II for this action ; now therefore be it -RESOLVED , that the Town of Ithaca Town Board makes a negative determination of environmental significance in accordance with the New York State Environmental Quality Review Act for the above referenced action as proposed and , therefore , neither a Full Environmental Assessment Form , nor an Environmental Impact Statement will be required . MOVED: Councilman Klein SECONDED : Councilwoman Grigorov Supervisor Valentino , aye ; Councilwoman Grigorov , aye; Councilman Klein , aye; Councilman Conley, aye ; Councilwoman Russell , aye ; Councilman Wolff , aye . Carried unanimously. DATED : June 10 , 1996 Joan Lent Noteboom , Town Clerk OF I T, 9 TOWN OF ITHACA 1 126 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 6/ 10/96 Agenda Item No . 17 Enactment : Local Law No . 5/1996 Retirement Incentive Program = Chapter 30 Laws of 1996 of the State of New York Resolution No . 105 WHEREAS , the properly advertised Public Hearing has been held to consider a , "LOCAL LAW ELECTING A TARGETED RETIREMENT INCENTIVE PROGRAM AS AUTHORIZED BY CHAPTER 30 , LAWS OF 1996 OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK , FOR ELIGIBLE EMPLOYEES OF THE TOWN OF ITHACA" ; now therefore be it RESOLVED , the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca does hereby enact Local Law No . 5/1996 a, "LOCAL LAW ELECTING A TARGETED RETIREMENT INCENTIVE PROGRAM AS AUTHORIZED BY CHAPTER 30 , LAWS OF 1996 OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK , FOR ELIGIBLE EMPLOYEES OF THE TOWN OF ITHACA" ; and be it further RESOLVED , the Town Clerk and the Human Resource Specialist are hereby authorized and directed to prepare , publish , and file all applicable documentation for the said local law as required by Town Law and the New York State and Local Retirement System , MOVED : Councilman Conley SECONDED : Councilman Klein ROLL CALL VOTE : Supervisor Valentino , aye; Councilwoman Grigorov , aye ; Councilman Klein , aye; Councilman Conley, aye ; Councilwoman Russell , aye ; Councilman Wolff, aye . Carried unanimously. DATED : June 10 , 1996 0", 1,k Jo n Lent Noteboom , Town Clerk fly OF I p 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 6/ 10/96 Agenda Item No . 18 Personnel Manual Revision for Retiree Health/Dental Policy Resolution No . 106 WHEREAS , the retiree Health/Dental Policy has not been consistent .in the administration to all retirees ; and WHEREAS , this inconsistency has resulted from having no formal written policy; now therefore be it RESOLVED , the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca does hereby approve the attached retiree Health/Dental Policy effective immediately; and be it further RESOLVED , that the Human Resource Specialist shall immediately notify the present retirees of this policy by certified letter , indicating how it will effect them , if they wish to retain the present coverage under this policy and to reply within 30 days ; and be it further RESOLVED , that if the retiree wished to change their health insurance coverage to PHP , they must have this request to the Personnel Department no later than June 24 , 1996 as June 28 , 1996 is the deadline to notify PHP and Blue Cross/Blue Shield ; and be it further RESOLVED , if the retiree has not responded within 30 days a second certified letter shall be mailed ; and be it further RESOLVED , if the retiree has not responded to the second certified notice or has taken no action , his/her participation in the Health/Dental Policy will be discontinued and a third certified letter mailed to state this action . MOVED : Councilman Wolff SECONDED : Councilman Conley Supervisor Valentino , aye ; Councilwoman Grigorov , aye ; Councilman Klein , nay; Councilman Conley, aye ; Councilwoman Russell , aye ; Councilman Wolff , aye . Motion carried .DATED : June 10 , 1996 JaA loan Lent Noteboom , Town Clerk Page 1 of 2 HEALTH / DENTAL BENEFIT PLAN FOR RETIREES DENTAL A retiree may wish to have dental coverage upon retirement from the Town . However , the premium will be paid 100 % by the retiree . This premium shall not be paid with any unused " sick time " balance . If the retiree wishes dental coverage ( individual or family ) , he / she shall pay the Town by check or cash . As the Town pays the dental premium one month in advance , so shall the retiree pay his / her monthly premium to the Town one month in advance . HEALTH ELIGIBILITY : To be eligible for health insurance , the retiree must be receiving retirement benefits such as from the State Retirement System . To be eligible to use sick time accrual , a retiree must be retiring from the Town and be receiving retirement benefits such as from the State Retirement System . If the retiree does not fulfill the previous qualifications ,_ but wishes health coverage through the Town , he / she may do so at 100 % of the premium . The " sick time " balance is to be used ONLY for the individual retiree premium . If a retiree has a " sick time " balance , and wishes to continue health coverage , then he / she may do so under the individual health plan ONLY . 100 % of the premium will be deducted from the retirees ' " sick time " balance until it is used up , at which time the retiree may elect to continue coverage ( see page 2 ) . If the retiree is using " sick time " and wishes to include his / her spouse , it may be cheaper to have two individual plans ( retiree paying by check or cash to the Town 100 % of the premium for the second ) rather than a family plan . See the Personnel Department as to the possible savings . If the retiree is using " sick time " towards his / her premium and wishes the family plan , then he / she shall pay ( by check or cash ) to the Town the premium difference between the single and family plan . Upon the death of a retiree with a " sick time " balance , the spouse may use up this balance at 100 % . Upon depletion of this balance , the spouse may continue coverage , however , he / she shall pay 100 % of the monthly premium to the Town one month in advance . revised 6 / 96 Page 2 of 2 FOR FULL - TIME EMPLOYEES RETIRING ( see ELIGIBILITY ) WITH NO " SICK TIME " BALANCE OR WHO HAVE EXHAUSTED THEIR " SICK TIME " BALANCE , WISHING TO CONTINUE HEALTH COVERAGE , THE FOLLOWING PERTAINS ; YEARS OF RETIREES PORTION SERVICE OF PREMIUM 25 AND OVER 50 % 15 - 24 65 % 5 - 14 80 % LESS THAN 5 100 % FOR ELECTED OFFICIALS AND * PART - TIME EMPLOYEES RETIRING ( see ELIGIBILITY ) WISHING TO CONTINUE HEALTH COVERAGE , THE FOLLOWING PERTAINS : YEARS OF RETIREES PORTION SERVICE OF PREMIUM 25 And over 750 15 - 24 85 % 8 - 14 95 % Less than 8 100 % AS WITH DENTAL , THE TOWN PAYS ITS HEALTH PREMIUM ONE MONTH IN ADVANCE , SO SHALL THE RETIREE PAY HIS / HER PREMIUM TO THE TOWN ONE MONTH IN ADVANCE . * part - time to be defined as working a maximum of 18 hours per week . NOTE ! This policy may be changed at anytime in the future by the Town of Ithaca Town Board . zy OF I P� 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 Town Board Meeting 6/10/96 Agenda Item No . 21 Lead Agency Designation Proposed Six Mile Creek Valley Conservation District Resolution No . 107 WHEREAS , the Town Board has proposed a local law amending the Town of Ithaca Zoning Ordinance by establishing the Six Mile Creek Valley Conservation District , to be located generally between Coddington and Slaterville Roads and the City of Ithaca and Town of Danby and Town of Dryden boundaries ; generally following the established R- 30 Residence District boundaries and 200 feet west of the right-of-way of the South Hill Recreation way and railroad grade , as shown on a map entitled "Six Mile Creek Valley Proposed Conservation District" ( revised 4/18/96) , and WHEREAS , the Town Board referred said proposed local law to the Town of Ithaca Planning Board for their recommendation pursuant to Town of Ithaca Town Board Resolution No . 40 , dated March 11 , 1996 , and WHEREAS , the Planning Board , after holding a Public Hearing on May 7 , 1996 , and a follow- up public meeting on May 21 , 1996 , and after reviewing the above= referenced local law, a Full Environmental Assessment Forms Parts I and II prepared by the Town planning staff, a map entitled " Six Mile Creek Valley Proposed Conservation District" ( revised 4/18/96) , and other application materials , has recommended that the Town Board enact the proposed Six Mile Creek Valley Conservation District , and WHEREAS , the enactment of the proposed local law to establish the Six Mile Creek Valley Conservation District is a Type I action pursuant to the State Environmental Quality Review Act , 6 NYCRR Part 617 , and WHEREAS , a Full Environmental Assessment Form ( EAF) , Parts I and. II , has been prepared by the Town of Ithaca Planning Department . ; now therefore be it RESOLVED , that the Town of Ithaca Town Board hereby proposes to establish itself as lead agency for environmental review of the proposed local law amending the Town of Ithaca Zoning Ordinance by establishing the Six Mile Creek Valley Conservation District , as described above , and be it further TB Mtg . 6/10/96 Resolution No . 107 Page 2 . RESOLVED , that the Town of Ithaca Town Board hereby requests the concurrence of all involved agencies on this proposed lead agency designation , said concurrence to be received by the Town of Ithaca Planning Department within thirty days from the date of this resolution . MOVED : Councilwoman Russell SECONDED: Councilman Conley Supervisor Valentino , aye; Councilwoman Grigorov , aye; Councilman Klein , aye; Councilman Conley, aye ; Councilwoman Russell , aye; Councilman Wolff, aye . Carried unanimously. DATED : June 10 , 1996 Joan Lent Noteboom , Town Clerk qty OF I r F 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 6/ 10/96 Agenda Item No , 22 Public Hearing Date - Six Mile Creek Conservation District Resolution No. 108 BE IT RESOLVED , that the Town Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to advertise for a Public Hearing to be held at the next regular meeting of the Town Board on Monday, July 15, 1996 at 7: 30 p . m . , in order that the Town Board may consider an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance for the Six Mile Creek Conservation District . MOVED: Councilman Wolff SECONDED: Councilman Klein Supervisor Valentino , aye; Councilwoman Grigorov , aye ; Councilman Klein , aye ; Councilman Conley , aye ; Councilwoman Russell , aye ; Councilman Wolff, aye . Carried unanimously DATED : June 10 , 1996 Joan Lent Noteboom , Town Clerk fly OF 1 r 9 TOWN OF ITHACA 2104~� 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 6/ 10/96 Agenda Item No . 24 Public Hearing Date - Enactment Local Law Amending Subdivision Regulations Modification of Checklist Requirements Subdivision Approvals Resolution No . 109 BE IT RESOLVED , that the Town Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to advertise for a Public Hearing to be held at the next regular meeting of the Town Board on Monday, July 15, 1996 at 6 : 15 p . m . , in order that the Town Board may consider a Local Law amending the Town of Ithaca Subdivision Regulations modifying the checklist requirements for subdivision approvals . MOVED: Councilman Wolff SECONDED : Councilwoman Grigorov Supervisor Valentino , aye ; Councilwoman Grigorov , aye; Councilman Klein , aye ; Councilman Conley , aye ; Councilwoman Russell , aye ; Councilman Wolff, aye . Carried unanimously DATED : June 10 , 1996 Joan Lent Noteboom , Town Clerk �1yof1p 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 6/ 10/96 Agenda Item No . 25 Referral Amendments to Sign Law to Planning Board Resolution No . 110 BE IT RESOLVED , the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca does hereby refer the proposed amendments to the Sign Law to the Planning Board and Zoning Board of Appeals for their recommendations related to the said proposed amendments. MOVED: Supervisor Valentino SECONDED : Councilwoman Grigorov Supervisor Valentino , aye ; Councilwoman Grigorov , aye; Councilman Klein , aye; Councilman Conley, aye ; Councilwoman Russell , aye ; Councilman Wolff , aye . Carried unanimously. DATED : June 10 , 1996 Joan Lent Noteboom , Town Clerk OF 1'r 9 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 6/ 10/96 Agenda Item No , 26 Public Hearing Date = Amendment Zoning Ordinance Saddlewood Farms Apartments Resolution No . 111 BE IT RESOLVED , the Town Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to advertise for a Public Hearing to be held at the next regular meeting of the Town Board on Monday, July 15 , 1996 at 8: 30 p . m . , in order that the Town Board may consider an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance to rezone lands. for the Saddlewood Farms Apartments; and it is further RESOLVED , that the Town Supervisor is authorized to withdraw the notice of public hearing if the applicant fails to provide all required information on a timely basis to permit the holding of the public hearing on the above date . MOVED : Supervisor Valentino SECONDED : Councilman Conley Supervisor Valentino , aye ; Councilwoman Grigorov , aye; Councilman Klein , aye ; Councilman Conley, aye ; Councilwoman Russell , aye ; Councilman Wolff , aye . Carried unanimously DATED : June 10 , 1996 Joan Lent Noteboom , Town Clerk fly OF IT� F _ 9 TOWN OF ITHACA 2 126 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 6/10/96 Agenda No , 27 Acceptance of Location of Roads , Utilities , and Parkland Buttermilk Valley Estates Subdivision Resolution No . 112 WHEREAS , the Town of Ithaca Planning Board , on June 4 , 1996 , granted Preliminary Subdivision Approval for the proposed Subdivision of Town of Ithaca Tax Parcel No . 36- 1 -4 .2 and 36- 1 - 6 , consisting of 67 clustered lots , an 18 acre lot to be preserved as undeveloped open space , an . 8+/= acre lot to be a neighborhood park , and a 17+/- acre lot which contains an existing wetland , inn , restaurant , a barn which has been converted to apartments , and a tennis facility, an . 89+/- acre parcel proposed to be consolidate with Town of Ithaca Tax Parcel No . 36- 1 -4 . 3 , approximately 4, 159 linear feet of road , and water and sewer facilities , to be located between 1146 and 1172 Danby Road , Residence District R-30 , Residence District R- 15 and Special Land use District S- 1 , as shown on a submission entitled " Preliminary Plat, Buttermilk Valley Estates Subdivision " , prepared by William F . Albern , P . E . , dated April 26 , 1996 , subject to the several conditions ; and WHEREAS , a condition of the Preliminary Subdivision Approval is the approval and acceptance by the Town Board of the location of all proposed streets , utilities , and other facilities proposed for dedication to the Town , including the location of the proposed . 8+/- acre public park site and access easement , all prior to consideration of Final Subdivision Approval ; and be it further RESOLVED , the Town Board hereby approves the locations of the proposed streets , utilities , and other facilities proposed for dedication to the Town , including the location of the proposed . 8+/m acre public park site and access easement ; and the location of the proposed drainage as shown on the submission entitled " Preliminary Plat, Buttermilk Valley Estates Subdivision " , prepared by William F . Albern , P . E . , dated April 26 , 1996 , subject to compliance by the subdivider with all conditions and requirements that have been or may be imposed by the Planning Board as part of further project consideration . TB Mtg , 6/ 10/96 Resolution No . 112 Page 2 . MOVED : Councilman Conley SECONDED : Supervisor Valentino Supervisor Valentino , aye; Councilwoman Grigorov, aye; Councilman Klein , abstain ; Councilman Conley, aye; Councilwoman Russell , aye; Councilman Wolff, aye. Motion carried . DATED : June 10 , 1996 Joan Lent Noteboom , Town Clerk OF 1p 9 TOWN OF ITHACA 21o�~� 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 6/10/96 Agenda Item No, 29 Approval to Hire Additional Highway Laborer and Motor Equipment Operator Resolution No . 113 WHEREAS , the need has been identified for additional personnel in the Highway Department to keep abreast of their maintenance efforts ; and WHEREAS , there is a need for on Laborer and one Motor Equipment Operator position in the Highway Department, and WHEREAS , there is currently enough money in the personnel lime item accounts of the Highway Department to fund two additional employees , and WHEREAS , no new positions need to be created through Civil Service , now therefore be it RESOLVED , on the recommendation of the Public Works Committee , the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca does hereby approve two additional positions for the Highway Department, one Laborer and one Motor Equipment Operator. MOVED : Councilwoman Grigorov SECONDED : Councilman Klein Supervisor Valentino , aye ; Councilwoman Grigorov, aye ; Councilman Klein , aye ; Councilman Conley, aye ; Councilwoman Russell, aye; Councilman Wolff, aye. Carried unanimously. DATED : June 10 , 1996 Joan Lent Noteboom , Town Clerk OF I P� F 9 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 6/ 10/96 Agenda Item No . 30 1996 Youth Services Agreement With Tompkins County Resolution No . 114 WHEREAS , it is necessary for the Town of Ithaca to enter into an agreement with Tompkins County in order to participate in the Tompkins County Youth Services Program ; and WHEREAS , the Town Supervisor and the Attorney for the Town have reviewed the proposed agreement with Tompkins County for the Youth Services Program , the subcontractor agreement for the Summer Employment Program sponsored by the Ithaca Youth Bureau , and the subcontractor agreement with the Learning Web ; and WHEREAS , the Town Supervisor and the Attorney for the Town agree with the conditions and terms of payment in the said agreement and subcontracts with the exception of the indemnifications provisions provided the same can be changed by the Town Supervisor and Attorney for the Town ; now therefore be it RESOLVED , the Town Supervisor is hereby authorized and directed to execute the said agreement and subcontracts on behalf of the Town of Ithaca ; and be it further RESOLVED , the Attorney for the Town is hereby authorized and directed to continue negotiations with the County Attorney to reach a mutually acceptable arrangement for the removal of the indemnification provisions in all contracts and agreements with Tompkins County . MOVED : Councilman Klein SECONDED : Councilman Conley Supervisor Valentino , aye ; Councilwoman Grigorov, aye ; Councilman Klein , aye ; Councilman Conley, aye; Councilwoman Russell , aye ; Councilman Wolff , aye . Carried unanimously. DATED : June 10 , 1996 Joan Lent Noteboom , Town Clerk OF I T� 9 TOWN OF ITHACA 1 126 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 6/10/96 Agenda Item No . 31 Special Town Board Meeting Date Resolution No . 115 BE IT RESOLVED , the Town Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to advertise for a Special Town Board Meeting to be held on Monday, July 29 , 1996, at 5 : 30 p . m . , at the Town Hall , 126 East Seneca Street, Ithaca , New York in order that the Town Board may conduct a budget planning session . MOVED : Supervisor Valentino SECONDED : Councilwoman Grigorov Supervisor Valentino , aye ; Councilwoman Grigorov, aye; Councilman Klein , aye ; Councilman Conley, aye; Councilwoman Russell , aye ; Councilman Wolff, aye . Carried unanimously DATED : June 10 , 1996 CL'a'.' Lk cn, Jo n Lent Noteboom , Town Clerk OF ITj_ 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 6/ 10/96 Agenda Item No . 32 (a) -32 (b) , 32 (d) -32 (p) Consent Agenda Items Resolution No . 116 (a) = 116 (b) , 116 (d) - 116 (p) BE IT RESOLVED , the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca does hereby approve and/or adopt the Consent Agenda Item resolutions No . 116 (a) to No . 116 (b) , and 116 (d) - No . 116 (p) as presented and/or amended. MOVED: Councilwoman Grigorov SECONDED : Councilman Conley Supervisor Valentino , aye ; Councilwoman Grigorov , aye ; Councilman Klein , aye ; Councilman Conley, aye ; Councilwoman Russell , aye ; Councilman Wolff, aye . Carried unanimously. DATED : June 10 , 1996 jai /^n' rr�w� Joan Lent Noteboom , Town Clerk OF 1p F 9 TOWN OF ITHACA 1 126 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 6/10/96 Agenda Item No, 32 (a) Approval Town Board Meeting Minutes Resolution No . 116 (a) WHEREAS , the Town Clerk has presented the Town Board Meeting Minutes for the regular meeting held on May 13 , 1996 to the Town Board for their review and approval ; and WHEREAS , the Town Board has reviewed the minutes for the said meeting held on May 13 , 1996 ; now therefore be it RESOLVED , the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca does hereby approve and adopt the minutes for the regular meeting held May 13 , 1996 as the official minutes for the said meeting with the following amendments . Page 9 , Paragraph 7 : Draft Version : Attorney for the Town = Could you explain the expressed conditions for rate active tools? Amendment: Attorney for the Town = Under the rate quotation it says , "we are quoting these rates on the express condition that , if the rate actually approved by the NYS Insurance Department is different than the rates quoted above , there will be a reconciliation of the difference in 1997 . " What does that mean . Page 9 , Paragraph 8 , 3rd Sentence : Draft Version : Lit is not based . . . Amendment: It is not based . . . Page 35 , Paragraph 9, Last Sentence : Draft Version : That is the a concern . Amendment: That is a concern . TB Mtg, 6/10/96 Resolution No . 116 (a) Page 2 , Page 53, Paragraph 5 : Draft Version : I got a phone call from Gail Cameron , who wrote the Tompkins County news story . She is not from the Town of Ithaca , but she is upset about the wording of the markers . Amendment: I got a phone call from Carol Kammen , who writes historical articles for the Ithaca Journal . She is not from the Town of Ithaca, but she is upset about the wording of the markers . Page 53 , Paragraph 10 : Draft Version : . . . George Frantz contact Ms . Cameron , Amendment: . . . George Frantz contact Ms . Kammen . MOVED : Councilwoman Grigorov SECONDED : Councilman Conley Supervisor Valentino , aye ; Councilwoman Grigorov, aye ; Councilman Klein , aye ; Councilman Conley, aye ; Councilwoman Russell , aye ; Councilman Wolff, aye . Carried unanimously. DATED : June 10 , 1996 (I., Li� y� Joan Lent Noteboom , Town Clerk OF 1 T`. 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 6/ 10/96 Agenda Item No . 32 (b) TOWN OF ITHACA WARRANTS Resolution No . 116 (b) WHEREAS , the warrant with the following numbered listing of vouchers has been presented to the Town Board for approval of payment; and WHEREAS , the said warrant has 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 warrant . General Townwide Vouchers : No . 305-312 , $48 , 116 . 32 ; No . 313 , $20 , 887 . 25 ; No . 314- 317 , $ 1 , 727 . 59; No . 318 , $3 , 060 . 00 ; No . 319- 321 , $589 . 00 ; No . 322 , $25 , 125 . 83 ; No . 323-376 , $319608 . 80 . General Part Town Vouchers: No. 105- 120 , $ 18 , 289 . 49 ; No . 121 , $ 14, 597 . 55 ; No . 122 , $ 100 . 00 ; No . 123 , $ . 20 ; No . 124, $ 13 , 597 . 72 ; No . 125- 141 , $ 13 , 424067 . Highway Part Town Vouchers : No . 175- 181 , $32 , 688 . 88; No . 182 , $ 10 , 455 . 98 ; No . 183 , $ 11 , 478 . 38 ; No . 184-212 , $412648 . 53; Water Fund Vouchers : No . 49-62 , $ 15 , 204. 00 ; No . 63 , $ 1 , 239. 86 ; No . 64 , $36 , 050 . 00 ; No . 65 , $ 12 , 556 . 83 ; No . 66 , $ 1 , 211 . 91 ; No . 67-77 , $ 15 , 045458 . Sewer Fund Vouchers: No . 54- 62 , $3 , 494. 89 ; No . 63 , $ 1 , 195 . 78 ; No . 64 , $ 170 , 050 . 00; No . 65 , $31 , 348 . 17 ; No . 66 , $ 1 , 338 . 67 ; No . 67-83 , $29635 . 694 Lighting District Vouchers : No . 14- 16 , $ 1 , 150 . 870 MOVED : Councilwoman Grigorov SECONDED : Councilman Conley Supervisor Valentino , aye ; Councilwoman Grigorov , aye; Councilman Klein , aye ; Councilman Conley, aye ; Councilwoman Russell , aye ; Councilman Wolff, aye . Carried unanimously. DATED : June 10 , 1996 Tw Joan Lent Noteboom , Town Clerk OF I r 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 6/ 10/96 Agenda Item No. 32 (d) 1996 Year to Date Investment Report Resolution No . 116 (d) WHEREAS , the Town Supervisor has presented the 1996 Year to Date Investment Report ending May 31 , 1996 to the Town Board for their review; now therefore be it RESOLVED , that the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca hereby approves and adopts the said report as the official 1996 Year to Date Investment Report for the Town of Ithaca for the period January 1 , 1996 through May 31 , 1996 , MOVED: Councilman Conley SECONDED : Councilman Klein Supervisor Valentino , aye ; Councilwoman Grigorov , aye; Councilman Klein , aye ; Councilman Conley, aye ; Councilwoman Russell , aye; Councilman Wolff , aye . Carried unanimously DATED : June 10 , 1996 Joan Lent Noteboom , Town Clerk TOWN OF ITHACA INVESTMENT REPORT AS OF MAY 319 1996 REPURCHASE AGREEMENTS DATE RATE OF MATURITY ACQUIRED AMOUNT INTEREST DATE 3/11 /06 GTW $250,000.00 GOV $1009000000 HWY $150,000:00 5.2 6/11 /96 $500,000.00 5/31 /96 HWY RESERVE $59, 398.84 5.0 8/28/96 CD'S DATE RATE OF MATURITY ACQUIRED AMOUNT INTEREST DATE 3/11 /96 TN HALL RES, $200,000.00 5.2 6/11 /96 3/11 /96 TN HALL RES $5009000600 GTW $4001000.00 . WATER $300,000. 00 SEWER $3009000.00 FIRE $7709000.00 5.2 9/10/96 SAVINGS 5/31 /96 $2, 213,48225 3.25 CHECIONG 5/31 /06 ALL FUNDS $618,984951 1 .75 OF I r E _ 9 TOWN OF ITHACA 2 126 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 6/ 10/96 Agenda Item No . 32 (e- 1 ) Budget Amendment - Newsletter Resolution No . 116 (e- 1 ) WHEREAS , the first bi- annual newsletter of the Town of Ithaca was sent to residents during the month of May; and .. WHEREAS , during the process of preparing and mailing the newsletter it was determined that the costs of the said newsletter were inappropriately budgeted for during the 1996 budget process ; and WHEREAS , the Town Supervisor wishes to budget the applicable expenses for the newsletter each year in the General Fund budget to allow for a more accurate trail of the costs of the newsletters ; and WHEREAS , in order to correctly reflect the cost of the said newsletters for the year 1996 it is necessary to establish a line item appropriation account in the General Fund and transfer funds to that account from the General Fund , Contingency; now therefore be it RESOLVED , that the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca does hereby authorize and direct the Budget Officer to make the following General Fund Budget Amendment to provide for a more accurate trail of the costs incurred in the production and mailing of the Town of Ithaca newsletters . GENERAL TOWNWIDE FUND FROM : General Fund , Contingency - A1990 , 400 $69000 . 00 TO : General Fund , Shared Services = Newsletters A1670 , 412 $67000 . 00 MOVED: Councilman Conley SECONDED : Councilman Klein Supervisor Valentino , aye ; Councilwoman Grigorov , aye ; Councilman Klein , aye ; Councilman Conley , aye ; Councilwoman Russell , aye ; Councilman Wolff, aye . Carried unanimously. DATED : June 10 , 1996 clavri lxuxnln�� an Lent Noteboom , Town Clerk OF IT� 9 TOWN OF ITHACA 1 126 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 6/ 10/96 Agenda Item No . 32 (e-2) Budget Amendment - Sewer Fund Resolution No . 116 (e-2) WHEREAS , there were insufficient funds budgeted in the Miscellaneous line item of the Sewer Fund to cover the expenses of hepatitis vaccinations for certain employees of the Engineering Department; and WHEREAS , the said vaccinations were needed in order to protect the said employees health during the performance of their duties ; and WHEREAS , in order to accurately account for the cost of the said vaccinations it is necessary to make the appropriate budget amendment to the said Sewer Fund ; now therefore be it RESOLVED , the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca does hereby authorize and direct the Budget Officer to make the following budget amendment in order to properly account for the cost of hepatitis vaccinations for employees of the Engineering Department , FROM : Sewer - G8120. 480 : Repairs and Maintenance $ 1 , 000 . 00 TO : Sewer - G8120 . 499: Miscellaneous $ 12000 . 00 MOVED : Councilman Conley SECONDED : Councilman Klein Supervisor Valentino , aye ; Councilwoman Grigorov , aye ; Councilman Klein , aye ; Councilman Conley, aye ; Councilwoman Russell , aye ; Councilman Wolff, aye . Carried unanimously. DATED : June 10 , 1996 QW-7�sj I& W.Ir Joan Lent Noteboom , Town Clerk OF 1P F X99 TOWN OF ITHACA l 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 6/ 10/96 Agenda Item No . 32 (e-3) Budget Amendment - Highway Fund Resolution No . 116 (e- 3) WHEREAS , it is required under the Federal Highway Administration Emergency Relief Program , ( FHWA) that the expenditures of the flooding repairs to Stone Quarry Road must be under a specific line item appropriation account; and WHEREAS , the said appropriation account does not contain a sufficient budgeted amount to purchase the materials needed for all the repairs on Stone Quarry Road ; and WHEREAS , it is necessary that a budget amendment be made to appropriate the needed funding to this said line item for the repairs to Stone Quarry Road ; now therefore be it RESOLVED , the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca does hereby authorize and direct the Town Supervisor to make the following budget amendment to cover the expenses of the flooding repairs on Stone Quarry Road as required by FHWA. Highway Fund : From : DB8761 . 100 FHWA Aid , Personal Services $4 , 000 . 00 DB8761 . 102 FHWA Aid , Personal Services OT $ 1 , 000 . 00 To : D138761 . 400 FHWA Aid , Contractual $5 , 000 . 00 MOVED : Councilman Conley SECONDED : Councilman Klein Supervisor Valentino , aye ; Councilwoman Grigorov , aye; Councilman Klein , aye ; Councilman Conley, aye ; Councilwoman Russell , aye; Councilman Wolff, aye. Carried unanimously. DATED : June 10 , 1996 (L' ja Joan Lent Noteboom , Town Clerk OF 1p 9 TOWN OF ITHACA 1 126 EAST SENECA STREET , ITHACA , N . Y . 14850 Y TOWN CLERK 273-1721 HIGHWAY 273-1656 PARKS 273-5035 ENGINEERING 273-1747 PLANNING 273-1747 ZONING 273-1783 FAX (607) 273- 1704 Town Board Meeting 6/10/96 Agenda Item No . 32 (e-4) Budget Amendment - Brush Clean- up Resolution No . 116 (e-4) WHEREAS , the Highway Department has a tremendous amount of brush which has accumulated over the past year, due to residents and landscapers being able to dispose of their brush at the highway facility , and WHEREAS , the Highway Department has the need to hire out the work of chipping this brush and there is not enough money in the appropriate highway line item account to apply towards this cost; now therefore be it RESOLVED , the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca does hereby authorize the following budget amendment be made to the Brush and Weeds line item account of the Highway Fund in order to pay a landscaper to chip the excess brush with a tub grinder. Highway Fund : From - Account DB5140 . 100 $ 500 . 00 Account D135140 . 200 $2 , 000 . 00 To - Account DB5140. 400 $2 , 500 . 00 MOVED : Councilman Conley SECONDED : Councilman Klein Supervisor Valentino , aye ; Councilwoman Grigorov , aye ; Councilman Klein , aye ; Councilman Conley, aye ; Councilwoman Russell , aye ; Councilman Wolff, aye . Carried unanimously. DATED : June 10 , 1996 Q"' j-'+ 'r- Join Lent Noteboom , Town Clerk OF 17P 9 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 6/ 10/96 Agenda Item No . 32 (f) Water Bill Refund = Acct . # B-256 , 10 Hillcrest Road Resolution No . 116 (f) WHEREAS , it has been determined that a water billing refund is due Ann Jullian owner of the property located at 10 Hillcrest Road , Ithaca, Water Billing Acct . # B-256 due to an error in the meter readings and the vacancy of the home for a long period of time; now therefore be it RESOLVED , that the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca does hereby authorize and direct that a water billing refund be made to Ann Jullian , 21 Pier 7, Charlestown , MA, 02129 , in the amount of $410 . 47 for her property located at 10 Hillcrest Road , Ithaca , New York, Water Billing Acct. # B-256 . MOVED : Councilman Conley SECONDED : Councilman Klein Supervisor Valentino , aye ; Councilwoman Grigorov , aye ; Councilman Klein , aye ; Councilman Conley, aye ; Councilwoman Russell , aye ; Councilman Wolff, aye. Carried unanimously DATED : June 10 , 1996 CL, j J� D Joan Lent Noteboom , Town Clerk �1y OF 1T� _ 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 6/ 10/96 Agenda Item No , 32 (g) BOLTON POINT WARRANTS Resolution No . 116 (g) WHEREAS , the warrant with the following numbered listing of vouchers for Bolton Point, Southern Cayuga Lake Intermunicipal Water Commission (SCLIWC) has been presented to the Town Board for approval of payment; and WHEREAS , the said warrant has 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 warrant . Operating Fund Vouchers : No . No . 1038 , 1100- 1112 , $ 104 , 739 . 68; No . 1113- 1163 , $ 129176 . 37 . MOVED: Councilwoman Grigorov SECONDED : Councilman Conley Supervisor Valentino , aye ; Councilwoman Grigorov , aye ; Councilman Klein , aye ; Councilman Conley, aye ; Councilwoman Russell , aye; Councilman Wolff, aye . Carried unanimously . DATED : June 10 , 1996 Joan Lent Noteboom , Town Clerk OF 17t 9 TOWN OF ITHACA ,l,� �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 6/ 10/96 Agenda Item No. 32 (h ) Acceptance Town Justice Dockets Resolution No , 116 (h ) WHEREAS , Town Justice Raymond Bordoni 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 Raymond Bordoni 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 Q & R 9/94-6/95 Criminal Docket Book D 2/93-7/95 Civil = Small Claims Docket Book A 9/89- 11 /94 MOVED : Councilman Conley SECONDED : Councilman Klein Supervisor Valentino , aye ; Councilwoman Grigorov , aye ; Councilman Klein , aye ; Councilman Conley, aye ; Councilwoman Russell , aye; Councilman Wolff, aye . Carried unanimously DATED : June 10 , 1996 Joan Lent Noteboom , Town Clerk OF 1p _ 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 6/10/96 Agenda Item No , 32( 1 ) Elimination Civil Service Classification - Principal Account Clerk Typist Resolution No , 116 ( 1 ) WHEREAS , the Town Supervisor and the Town Board have determined that the classification and position of the Principal Account Clerk Typist is no longer needed ; now therefore be it RESOLVED , the Town Board does hereby eliminate the Civil Service Classification of Principal Account Clerk Typist for the Town of Ithaca effective immediately upon adoption of this resolution . MOVED : Councilman Conley SECONDED : Councilman Klein Supervisor Valentino , aye ; Councilwoman Grigorov, aye ; Councilman Klein , aye ; Councilman Conley, aye; Councilwoman Russell , aye ; Councilman Wolff, aye . Carried unanimously DATED : June 10 , 1996 Joan Lent Noteboom , Town Clerk OF 1 T� _ 9 TOWN OF ITHACA 2 126 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 6/ 10/96 Agenda Item No , 32 (j) Salaried/Exempt Status - Court Clerks Resolution No . 1160) WHEREAS , the position of Court Clerk is an exempt class position pursuant to Section 41 of the Civil Service Law , and the Tompkins County Civil Service Regulations ; and WHEREAS , in order to allow for the needed flexibility of working hours and easier reporting of time worked for the Court Clerks the Town Board has determined they meet the criteria of salaried positions exempt from overtime pay; now therefore be it RESOLVED , the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca does hereby determine that the positions of Court Clerks shall be salaried positions exempt from overtime pay . RESOLVED , the Court Clerks will still be required under the New York State Labor Standards Act to report their time worked on the time sheets provided by the Town of Ithaca to properly account for vacation , sick , and personal time used if applicable . MOVED : Councilman Conley SECONDED : Councilman Klein Supervisor Valentino , aye ; Councilwoman Grigorov , aye ; Councilman Klein , aye ; Councilman Conley, aye ; Councilwoman Russell , aye ; Councilman Wolff , aye . Carried unanimously DATED : June 10 , 1996 Joan Lent Noteboom , Town Clerk OF1r 9 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 6/ 10/96 Agenda Item No . 32 (k) Appointment Justice Court Clerk Resolution No , 116 (k) WHEREAS , on December 11 , 1995 , the Town Board adopted Resolution No . 238/ 1995 to establish the employment status of Judith Bernal , Court Clerk as a full-time Court. Clerk effective January 1 , 1996 through June 30 , 1996 ; and WHEREAS , it is necessary that the Town Board approve continuation of the employment status of Ms . Bernal upon expiration of the present appointment ; now therefore be it RESOLVED , the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca does hereby approve the continuation of the employment status of Judith Bernal , Court Clerk as a full-time Court Clerk effective July 1 , 1996 through December 31 , 1996 . Said employment status shall be considered a salaried position exempt from overtime. Time sheets shall be submitted signed by Justice Clarence Larkin to account for vacation , sick, and personal time used . All other full-time benefits apply. MOVED : Councilman Conley SECONDED : Councilman Klein Supervisor Valentino , aye ; Councilwoman Grigorov , aye ; Councilman Klein , aye ; Councilman Conley, aye ; Councilwoman Russell , aye ; Councilman Wolff, aye . Carried unanimously. DATED : June 10 , 1996 Joan Lent Noteboom , Town Clerk OF1r F 9 TOWN OF ITHACA 2104`� 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 6/ 10/96 Agenda Item No . 32 ( 1 ) Appointment Zoning Board of Appeals Resolution No . 116 (1) WHEREAS , there presently exists a vacancy on the Zoning Board of Appeals due to the resignation of Edward Austen on December 31 , 1995 ; and WHEREAS , Ronald H . Krantz, 179 Sheffield Road , Ithaca, New York has submitted a letter notifying the Town Board of his interest in being appointed to the said vacant position on the Zoning Board of Appeals ; and WHEREAS , the Town Board has reviewed Mr . Krantz letter of interest and qualifications based upon a previous interview for a like position ; now therefore be it RESOLVED , the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca does hereby appoint Ronald H . Krantz to serve as a member of the Zoning Board of Appeals , said appointment to commence immediately upon adoption of this resolution through December 31 , 1999 , MOVED : Councilwoman Grigorov SECONDED : Councilman Conley Supervisor Valentino , aye ; Councilwoman Grigorov , aye; Councilman Klein , aye ; Councilman Conley, aye ; Councilwoman Russell , aye ; Councilman Wolff , aye . Carried unanimously. DATED : June 10 , 1996 Joan Lent Noteboom , Town Clerk OF 1p 9 TOWN OF ITHACA ,�,� �o�� 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 6/10/96 Agenda Item No . 32 (m ) Appointment Purchasing Agent Resolution No . 116 (m ) WHEREAS , the Town of Ithaca Procurement Policy requires that the Town Board appoint a Purchasing Agent in order to maintain the proper audit trail as recommended by the New York State Comptroller' s Office ; and WHEREAS , the Attorney for the Town has determined that Town Clerk/Director of Administrative Services could perform the duties of Purchasing Agent under Town Law; and WHEREAS , Town Supervisor has determined that expanding the duties and responsibilities of the Town Clerk/Director of Administrative Services by appointing her Purchasing Agent would allow for the proper audit trail and efficiency of daily operations in the accounting office ; now therefore be it RESOLVED , that the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca does hereby appoint the Town Clerk/Director of Administrative Services to act as the Town of Ithaca Purchasing Agent with all the duties and responsibilities as defined under Town Hall with the exception of any duties and responsibilities that relate to the Highway Department; and be it further RESOLVED , the Town Supervisor shall administer the duties and responsibilities as Purchasing Agent for the Highway Department. MOVED : Councilman Conley SECONDED : Councilman Klein Supervisor Valentino , aye; Councilwoman Grigorov , aye ; Councilman Klein , aye ; Councilman Conley, aye ; Councilwoman Russell , aye ; Councilman Wolff , aye . Carried unanimously . DATED : June 10 , 1996 - a"', Li ga:&, Joan Lent Noteboom , Town Clerk OF 1P 9 TOWN OF ITHACA 1 126 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 6/ 10/96 Agenda Item No , 32 (n ) Recommendation of Appointment - Board of Fire Commissioners Resolution No . 116 (n ) WHEREAS , Lyman Baker' s term of office as the Town of Ithaca representative on the Board of Fire Commissioners expires on June 30 , 1996 ; and WHEREAS , the City of Ithaca has asked the Ithaca Town Board to recommend an individual to fill the vacancy created by the said expired term ; and WHEREAS , Mr. Baker has expressed an interest in continuing to serve in this capacity; now therefore be it RESOLVED , that the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca does hereby recommend to the City of Ithaca that Lyman Baker be reappointed to serve as the Town of Ithaca representative on the Board of Fire Commissioners for a term of office commencing July 1 , 1996 through June 30 , 1999 , MOVED : Councilman Conley SECONDED : Councilman Klein Supervisor Valentino , aye ; Councilwoman Grigorov , aye ; Councilman Klein , aye ; Councilman Conley, aye ; Councilwoman Russell , aye ; Councilman Wolff , aye . Carried unanimously. DATED : June 10 , 1996 Joan Lent Noteboom , Town Clerk OF 1P 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 6/ 10/96 Agenda Item No . 32 (o- 1 ) Reimbursements for Sanitary Sewer Repairs Resolution No , 116 (o- 1 ) WHEREAS , during excavation for a sewer lateral repair at 110 Seven Mile Drive the contractor working for the homeowner found the Town portion of the lateral connection was in poor condition . Town staff confirmed this and when discussing the work with the contractor determined that the most cost effective way to effect the repair was to have the contractor proceed with the work . The Town portion of the work including parts and labor being $93 . 50 , and WHEREAS , Chip Welch has paid the contractor for the work on the Town portion of the lateral , now therefore be it RESOLVED , the Town Board hereby approves reimbursement of $93 . 50 to Chip Welsh , said payment to be made from account G8120 . 480 . J MOVED : Councilman Conley SECONDED : Councilman Klein Supervisor Valentino , aye ; Councilwoman Grigorov , aye ; Councilman Klein , aye ; Councilman Conley, aye ; Councilwoman Russell , aye ; Councilman Wolff, aye . Carried unanimously. DATED : June 10 , 1996 Joan Lent Noteboom , Town Clerk to owl= OF 1 r 9 TOWN OF ITHACA ERR 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 6/ 10/96 Agenda Item No , 32 (o-2) Reimbursement for Sanitary Sewer Repairs Resolution No . 116 (o-2) WHEREAS , during excavation for a sewer lateral repair at 124 Honness Lane the contractor working for the homeowner found the Town portion of the lateral connection was in poor condition . Town staff confirmed this and when discussing the work with the contractor determined that the most cost effective way to effect the repair was to have the contractor proceed with the work. The Town portion of the work including parts and labor being $85 . 42 , and WHEREAS , Cristine Stratakos has paid the contractor for the work on the Town portion of the lateral , now therefore be it RESOLVED , the Town Board hereby approves reimbursement of $85 . 42 to Cristine Stratakos , said payment to be made from account G8120. 480 . MOVED : Councilman Conley SECONDED : Councilman Klein Supervisor Valentino , aye ; Councilwoman Grigorov , aye; Councilman Klein , aye ; Councilman Conley, aye ; Councilwoman Russell , aye; Councilman Wolff, aye . Carried unanimously. DATED : June 10 , 1996 Joan Lent Noteboom , Town Clerk OF 1p 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 Town Board Meeting 6/ 10/96 Agenda Item No . 32 (p) Change In Hours/Pay = Senior Typist Resolution No . 116 (p) WHEREAS , in order to standardize the payroll classification system developed by the Town Supervisor it is necessary to adjust the hours worked and hourly pay of StarrRae Hays , Senior Typist ; now therefore be it RESOLVED , the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca does hereby authorize a change in the calculation of the weekly hours worked , and the hourly pay rate of StarrRae Hays , Senior Typist from approximately 39 hours per week to 37 . 5 hours per week with an hourly pay rate increase from $8 . 92 per hour to $9 . 21 per hour effective with the first pay period of July. MOVED : Councilman Conley SECONDED : Councilman Klein Supervisor Valentino , aye ; Councilwoman Grigorov, aye ; Councilman Klein , aye ; Councilman Conley, aye; Councilwoman Russell , aye; Councilman Wolff, aye . Carried unanimously. DATED : June 10 , 1996 Joan Lent Noteboom , Town Clerk OF 1p F _ 9 TOWN OF ITHACA 126 EAST SENECA STREET , ITHACA , N . Y . 14850 104 TOWN CLERK 273-1721 HIGHWAY 273-1656 PARKS 273-8035 ENGINEERING 273-1747 PLANNING 273-1747 ZONING 273-1783 FAX (607) 273- 1704 Town Board Meeting 6/10/96 Agenda Item Additional No , 1 Offering PHP As Alternative to Blue Cross/Blue Shield Health Insurance Resolution No . 117 WHEREAS , representatives from PHP ( Prepaid Health Plan ) have met with Town employees to discuss their organization , rates , and benefits ; and WHEREAS , the favorable response from these meetings have indicated that PHP would be an acceptable alternative to offer Town employees along with Blue Cross/Blue Shield ; and WHEREAS , there will be a considerable dollar savings to the Town , depending on the number of employees changing to PHP ; now therefore be it RESOLVED , that the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca does hereby approve offering PHP as an alternative health care plan to the Town employees along with Blue Cross/Blue Shield ; and be it further RESOLVED , that implementation of PHP would take effect July 1 , 1996 for a six month (trial) period ; and be it further RESOLVED , that with the savings this brings to the Town , the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca shall pay 100% of the PHP individual and family premiums ($ 135 . 38 and $361 . 76 per month respectively) during this six month period ; and be it ,further RESOLVED , that if the Town Board elects to continue the PHP program after the six month period , the proportion of the premium paid by the Town and the employees shall be determined at that time . MOVED : Councilman Conley SECONDED : Councilman Klein Supervisor Valentino , aye ; Councilwoman Grigorov , aye ; Councilman Klein , aye ; Councilman Conley, aye ; Councilwoman Russell , aye ; Councilman Wolff, aye . Carried unanimously. DATED : June 10 , 1996 Joan Lent Noteboom , Town Clerk OF 1P F 9 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 6/ 10/96 Additional Agenda Item No . 2 Abolishment of Petty Cash Fund Resolution No . 118 BE IT RESOLVED , the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca does hereby authorize and direct the Fiscal Officer and the Town Clerk to abolish the Petty Cash Fund for the Planning , Engineering , and Building/Zoning Departments ; and be it further RESOLVED , the Fiscal Officer and Town Clerk are hereby authorized and directed to balance the said fund and deposit the monies in the applicable cash account. MOVED : Councilman Conley SECONDED : Councilwoman Russell Supervisor Valentino , aye ; Councilwoman Grigorov , aye ; Councilman Klein , aye ; Councilman Conley, aye ; Councilwoman Russell , aye ; Councilman Wolff, aye . Carried unanimously. DATED : June 10 , 1996 Joan Lent Noteboom , Town Clerk OF 1p TOWN OF ITHACA FINAL 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 June 10, 1996 5:30 p. m . AGENDA 1 . Call to Order. 2: Pledge of Allegiance. 3. Reports of Town Officials : a. Town Supervisor. b . Town Engineer. c. Highway Superintendent. d . Director of Planning . e. Director of Building and Zoning . f. Town Clerk/Director of Administrative Services. 4. Supervisor's appointment of Public Safety Committee Chair. 5. Report of Town Committees . 6 . Report of Tompkins County Board of Representatives. 7. Review of Correspondence : a. Melinda G . Boyar, Conservation Board Member. b . James L. Seward , State Senator; CHIPS Funding . C. Martin A. Luster, Member of the Assembly; CHIPS Funding: 8 . 6 : 00 p.m . - PERSONS TO BE HEARD , 90 6: 30 p.m. - PUBLIC HEARING : To consider amending the Traffic . Ordinance to prohibit parking on Crest Lane. 10 . Consider SEQR related to an amendment to the Traffic Ordinance to prohibit parking on Crest Lane . TB Mtg . Agenda - 6/10/96 Page 2 . 11 . Consider adoption of an amendment to the Traffic Ordinance to prohibit parking on Crest Lane , 12 . 6: 45 p.m. - PUBLIC HEARING : To consider authorizing the expenditure of an increased amount, and the approval of the supplemental agreement for a capital project with the Southern Cayuga Lake Intermunicipal Water Commission (SCLIWC) for the, installation of master meters on transmission lines . 136 Consider approval of the expenditure of an increased amount, and the approval of the supplemental agreement for a capital project with the Southern Cayuga Lake Intermunicipal Water Commission (SCLIWC) for the installation of master meters on transmission lines . 14. Consider awarding contract related to the capital project with SCLIWC for the installation of master meters on transmission lines . 158 7:00 p.m. - PUBLIC HEARING : To consider a, "LOCAL LAW ELECTING A TARGETED RETIREMENT INCENTIVE PROGRAM AS AUTHORIZED BY CHAPTER 30 , LAWS OF 1996 OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, FOR ELIGIBLE EMPLOYEES OF THE TOWN OF ITHACA" . 160 Consider SEQR. related to a, "LOCAL LAW ELECTING A TARGETED RETIREMENT INCENTIVE PROGRAM AS AUTHORIZED BY CHAPTER 30, LAWS OF 1996 OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, FOR ELIGIBLE EMPLOYEES OF THE TOWN OF ITHACA" . 17. Consider enactment of a, "LOCAL LAW ELECTING A TARGETED. RETIREMENT INCENTIVE PROGRAM AS AUTHORIZED BY CHAPTER 30 , LAWS OF 1996 OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, FOR ELIGIBLE EMPLOYEES OF THE TOWN .OF ITHACA" . 18 . Consider retiree' s health benefits plan . 19 . Discuss Ithaca Area Wastewater Treatment Plant upgrade and proposed financing. 20 . Consider easement with Cornell University related to the Forest Home walkway. 21 . Consider Lead Agency status for environmental review related to the Six Mile Creek Conservation District rezoning . TB Mtg . Agenda - 6/10/96 Page 3 . 22 . Set Public Hearing date to consider the Six Mile Creek Conservation District rezoning . 23 . Consider adopting a resolution regarding the County' s assessment of real property subject to conservation or agricultural easements , or in conservation or agricultural zoning districts . . 240 Consider setting public hearing date to consider enactment of a local law amending the Town of Ithaca Subdivision Regulations modifying the checklist requirements for subdivision approvals . 25 . Consider referral of the proposed amendments to the Sign Law to the Planning Board and Zoning Board of Appeals for recommendation . 260 Consider setting public hearing date to consider an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance to rezone lands for the Saddlewood Farms Apartments, 1310 Mecklenburg Road . 27 . Consider acceptance of location for roads , park, and public utilities in the Buttermilk Valley Estates subdivision . 280 Consider acquisition of property for trail construction on Marcy Court. 29 . Consider approval of expenditures to hire additional Highway Laborer and Motor Equipment Operator. 30 . Consider 1996 County Youth Service Contract. 31 . Set date for Special Town Board. Meeting to begin 1997 budget process. 32 . Consent Items : Consider resolution approving and/or authorizing the following . a. Town Board Minutes = 5/ 13/96 . b . TOWN OF ITHACA WARRANTS . - 4/30/96 5/31 /96 . . Monthly Financial Reports , c p Y d. Year to Date Investment Report. e . Budget Amendments . f. Water Billing Refund . g . BOLTON POINT WARRANTS h . Acceptance Justice Bordoni dockets . its i . Elimination Civil Service Classification - Principal Account Clerk Typist. TB Mtg . Agenda - 6/ 10/96 Page 4. 32. Consent Items - Cont'd . j . Reclassification of Court Clerks to salaried employees exempt from overtime. k. Appointment Justice Court Clerk. I . Appointment Zoning Board of Appeals . m . Appointment Purchasing Agent. n . Recommendation of Appointment, Board of Fire Commissioners . o . Water and sewer repair reimbursement. p . Change in hours/pay - Senior Typist. 33. Consider EXECUTIVE SESSION . 34, Consider ADJOURNMENT. TOWN BOARD MEETING 6/10/96 Additional Agenda Items 1 . Consider implementation of six month trial period of PHP (Prepaid Health Plan ) . 2 . Consider abolishment of Petty Cash Fund for Planning , Engineering , and Building/Zoning Departments. Agenda Item # 3b Town Engineer ° s Report for 6110196 , Town Board Meetincr DEVELOPMENT REVIEW Eco - Village Construction activity has included water system installation , building foundation preparation , sewer lateral installations drainage I - installation and maintenance activities ' related ;.to sediment. • and •erosion .icontrol systems . The wet conditions this Spring have ' hampered.' the : contractor ' s .',: efforts -' by making access to the building ; sites difficult . and ±;: requiring additional maintenance on the main access road . Some additional drainage is '= being installed along the access road to correct ! excessive wetness ' in . : the subgrade . Erosion and sediment control facilities:. ' are • ' being maintained adequately , EARTH FILL PERMITS Five Mile Drive , Immaculate , - Conception r 1 . ' , It C,_ i , ". .. , � 1 Filling at the site has continued :. through :' the :r .month .� of ' May.:, I= he Contractor has had to rework the filled material to ;be :able to work on the site , Sediment control ,. fencing is being maintained : around :' the' fill area . The contractor has been , ; keeping the` - . roadway : clean -S&`.' ° ' _: It TOWN HALL The Town Engineer has been working with the Town " Supervisor and the Town Hall Committee 'to continue . , the . development :°:of' -; a :. planz$: to'. repl'ace . the existing facility . The : committee :• met on June ,f 4 , ; 199.6 : `"and.. ' reviewedIvthe status of the Post Office building . The committee '6rev ew,ed ".potentialii.Town Hall locations including sites on East Hill and. the Inlet . . Valley area . NI WATER PROJECTS :J. 4 .1 1 . , 1 ON %II. .. f i .I t �il 1 r n i.',•'' . i The Town Engineering staff is continuing � to , work ':. with :rthe BoltonI' Point staff to implement the master metering program for connections to the water transmission main . The project is " in front of this board for ' an'- award '-:of contract , The Town Engineering staff. is assisting the Bolton Point staff in construction administration : .: a ; E : IN IIIIIt �• r r4l .f. :1 Town Encrineer ' s Report 6 / 10 / 96,. 2 '� The Town Engineer is continuing to work with the Bolton Point staff to develop an engineering evaluation and implementation program '- for the SCLIWC capital plan . The Town Engineer is continuing , to . meet with: the :. City_ : Engineer - :.and SCLIWC member municipal engineers to develop a proposal` if or , an engineering evaluation to include the entire water- infrastructure* � . for the area ., This evaluation is being done in conjunction with the City : of Ithaca. : - water supply study . The final interviews . of the short list of four Engineering firms has been completed and a recommendation to the ' Board . of Public .Works ( City ) is expected soon . .'. , SEWER The Forest Home pump stations continue to be a major maintenance issue , and as the stations are over 20 ' years . old , a t , recommendation - . for replacement / upgrade of the controls and pumps will probably be included in the Water and Sewer capital plan . The Muriel Street , sewer easemento through the . : backyards , :� on ,l the •;• .wes side of the street has been •.. cleared . Work l . ' has. } started ;'. on the , : sew ll cleaning and maintenance work and final restoration of the area . ti PEREGRINE HOLLOW SEWER DISTRICT The Town of Dryden . request -., ,: . . purchase° IAWWTP : capacity ; for - ; ahe extension . of service to to : : ; the . -- Snyder - Hills., Sewer District: is under consideration by the SJS . _;.. , HIGHWAY AND PARKS The Forest Home Bridge Project is somewhat behind,r schedule ".'�to contracting procedures at the County and mmaterial : availability . A construction start is, expected '.in • ..mid to `late -: June':,` - � '; i, �. `', ' 1 is : ' t : ': l STORMWATER l kI 'r . t Development of a stormwater management ;*: planhas.'r,made ., a . � top ; priority by the Town Board and the work plan . is being developed : . < ` The development of a plan for the Northeast drainage system ` which :; includes the Dewitt detention pond is being completed along with improvements - for Brandywine Drive . Construction by Town crews . . 'will be starting . soon . . BENEFIT ASSESSMENT Benefit Assessment questions and Townwide assessment review is started . The goal is to complete the assessment review by June to allow any changes and corrections to be - submitted to the County prior to the printing of the Tentative Assessment Roll . C : \MEMOS\ERPT9605 . REP Agenda Item 3c Highway Superintendent ' s Monthly Board Report , May 1996 Town of Ithaca Town Board Meeting , June 10 , 1996 Attached is a summary of the Federal Emergency Management Assistance ( FEMA ) program and Federal Highway Administration ( FHWA ) which the Town of Ithaca is currently receiving due to the flooding in January . We have two ways of tracking the money that has been spent . One is on ' the computer , which listed the accounts and what was allotted for each expenditure As we purchase materials , etc , it is subtracted from the total . The other way is a bit more complicated and has to be submitted to FEMA when the projects are finished . This includes tracking each employee , piece of equipment , and materials used , along with check numbers and using codes ( FEMA provides ) . We worked 676 . 25 hours this month on Sand Bank Road to get it open . Of those hours , 26 . 75 were over time hours . As can be seen by the FEMA update , Sand Bank Road is open , but there is still work to be done . This is part - of the FEMA work . Another FEMA project is Hackberry/ Coy Glen area . We worked 31 hours on this project . Currently , there is only a small amount of ' ditching to be done and chip sealing . Stone Quarry Road was worked on this month too-; this is the FHWA project . We orked 32 hours on this project . There is more to be done ' on ' this road . Along with the FEMA and FHWA work , the Highway crews worked 455 . 75 hours on General Repairs . This includes 27 . 25 hours of over time . Some of the projects worked on include water damage repairs ( not included in FEMA ) , shoulder repairs , vehicle preventive maintenance , ditching , etc . We worked 129 hours on Machinery repairs and maintenance . In May , we worked on Winthrop Drive , Brandywine Drive , and Simsbury Drive to repave them . Work included , shoulder work , manhole - work , ditching , and recycling the shoulders and road pavement ( which was - mixed with new stone and put back down ) . In June , a " top " coat of asphalt will be put on top of the recycled pavement . These , along with a few other minor jobs , took 277 . 25 hours , of which 39 . 25 where overtime . June Protects 10 Roadside mowing 2 . Repairs and painting of the Highway/ Parks Facility 31 FEMA work 4 . FHWA work 5 . Pave roads ghk J Agenda Item 3c Park and Open Space Manager ' s Monthly Board Report , May 1996 Town of Ithaca Town Board , June 10 , 1996 1 . Park and trail mowing was begun the first week in May for a total of 87 hours . Some sites were too wet to mow the first time around , but were caught up later in the month . 2 . Due to the wet conditions , lawn restoration work on sewer and water breaks which occurred since last fall had to wait until late in the month . A total of 30 hours were spent so far grading , topsoiling , and reseeding these areas . 30 Spring clean ups in the parks and trails were completed, . totalling another 30 hours . 49 South Hill Trail received another top dressing of sand ( as was done last May ) and was then rolled to help push down loose gravel . , This work took 44 hours . 58 Parks staff assisted Highway . crews at Sand Bank Road , contributing : 121 hours towards getting the road opened up again . 6 . Parks helped install a new culvert pipe at Pearsall Place to hel alleviate a washout that affects South Hill Trail . New . sections ditch along the road and trail were also dug . This took 21 hours 7 . The wheelchair accessible picnic tables were sealed and then placed at all parks and several trail locations as part of our program of .. ADA upgrades at our facilities . A total of 24 hours were , spent finishing this project . 8 . Some additional work at the annex building was accomplished during . rain days , for a total of 16 hours . 9 . Don TenKate attended a training program in Command Management . and Leadership for one week . 100 Various routine maintenance tasks , totalling 204 hours , took the balance of our time for the month . June Parks Projects i . Finish spring lawn seeding . 2 . Finish grading , seeding and clean up at Muriel Street back lot sewer project . i 3 . Continue park and trail mowing . 4 , Replacement tree and shrub plantings . 5 . Sand Bank Road seeding and erosion protection work . 6 . Construct topsoil screener for producing our own topsoil and compos mixtures . 7 . Bark mulching at all sites . 80 Repair flood damage at East Ithaca Recreation Way ( Ithaca Hiking Trail ) . ghk Agenda Item 3c FEMA UPDATE The following is an overview of the Federal Emergency Management Assistance program . We received a letter from FEMA that $ 42 , 627 has been approved for relief funding . We received a check for $ 38 , 578 which included an ' administrative cost of $ 1 , 279 . We also received a letter from FEMA that $ 61 , 156 has been approved for relief funding for Sand Bank Road . Sand Bank Road Repairs included in the DSR are : Ditch cleaning and shaping/ grading ; base coat ; top coat of asphalt ; slope protection - - rip rap dumped ; saw cut pavement , replace guide rails ; reseed and fertilize . Sand Bank Road is now open . All the work has not been completed yet , but enough to open the road . We will , from time to time , have to close the road for a day while finishing the . work . The base and top coat of asphalt were applied this week . Some things to be finished are putting shoulders on , guide rails in , seeding , and clean up . To date , we have regraded the road , cleaned up the ball field below road ( helped by Probation Community Service workers ) , put in new culvert pipes , put in gabions , applied asphalt , etc . Hackberr Co Glen Things included in the DSR : Replace two culvert end : sections , repair shoulders on Coy Glen and Hackberry Lane'', chip and seal , and ditching . To date , all work included in this DSR has been completed except the chip sealing and some ditching , which will be ' done in July or August . We have worked 92 . 5 hours on the project . Basically , the work done here was to clean out the ditches and replace , shoulders with gravel ( which had washed down to Coy Glen ) . Then we replaced the culvert ends ( aprons ) . West Haven Road The project calls for ditching/ grading and " putting in . gravel . We have already replaced a culvert pipe and filled in washouts and repaired shoulders . This work was done o' n 1 / 20 ' and took 25 . 75 hours of time . There is some minor ditching and changing of a pipe to be completed . Elm Street � i On Elm Street , the DSR calls for us to remove debris , restore ditch line and replace aggregate sub - base . None of this project has been worked on yet . Park Lane / Sharlene Drive This DSR says that the ditch line needs to be re - established . We have worked 102 . 5 hours on this project although there is more to be done . There is still a lot of ditching and shoulder work to be done . We hauled in 180 . 46 tons of Crushed Bank Run for this project . Flood Retention System Project DSR calls to have ditches , ( along Winthrop and Brandywine ) cleaned , along with culvert pipe , putting in rip rap and . re - establishing ditch line . This work will be completed : in conjunction with the Dewitt Retention Pond System . The only work done on this project was done on 1 / 19 and 1 / 20 . Ithaca Hiking Trail ( East Ithaca Recreation Way ) Project calls for rip rap4to protect slope and repair to pre - disaster condition . No work has been completed on this project . Bolton Point Grading and sloping road and shoulder and cleaning and shaping ditches was completed on this project . This project is already done . It was - done: by Paolangeli Contraction and cost the Town $ 2 , 243 , of whi,ch , FEMA . will reimburse $ 1 , 682 . All together , we have spent about $ 60 , 000 on FEMA projects . The following is a tentative schedule of events to work on to complete all DSRs . June : Finish Sand Bank Road . Dewitt Flood Retention Pond . West Haven Road Ithaca Hiking Trail ( EIRW ) July : Park Lane / Sharlene Drive Elm Street Hackberry/ Coy Glen FHWA Update The following is an overview of the Federal Highway Administration Emergency Relief program . Stone Quarry Road The FHWA granted the Town of Ithaca $ 30 , 000 to repair Stone Quarry Road . To date , we have incurred $ 18 , 484 . 31 in expenses repairing the road . We have worked 297 . 5 hours on reshaping / cleaning ditches , etc . This includes the day of the flood . We anticipate finishing Stone Quarry in June . As can be seen , we have a really tight schedule for the summer months . There is much work to be done , with our regular work along with these extra projects . We are fortunate to have very motivated individuals with a desire to help the Town achieve our goals . Estimated Repairs Costs Versus Actual Reimbursed Costs i Estimated Total DSR Protect Costs Granted 386004 Hackberry/ Coy Glen ( site 1 ) $ 51095035 $ 41980 . 00 386007 West Haven Road ( site 2 ) $ 21154969 $ 21089 . 00 386005 Elm Street ( site 3 ) $ 81035 . 40 $ 81035 . 00 386006 Flood Retention System ( site 4 ) $ 13 , 816 . 80 $ 13 , 816900 386008 Ithaca Hiking Trail ( site 5 ) $ 41073 . 66 $ 41075 . 00 386009 Park Lane / Sharlene ( site 6 ) $ 71389984 $ 71390 . 00 386033 Sand Bank Road ( site 7 ) $ 61 , 159 . 66 $ 61 , 156 . 00 386010 Bolton Point ( site 8 ) $ 21242982 $ 21243 . 00 386016 Town - Wide Damage $ 51766 . 58 Not Sure ( Some included in other DSRs i Agenda Item #4d Planning Director' s Report for Tune 10, 1996 Town Board Meeting (Due to limited time, this is an abbreviated report, highlighting only the major items during the past month. ) DEVELOPMENT REVIEW The following are the major actions that were approved. Ithacare Center Senior Living Community, Danby Road Final Site Plan was approved at June 4, 1996 Planning Board meeting. Buttermilk Valley Estates Subdivision DEIS, Danby Road The Findings Statement was approved and Preliminary Subdivision Approval was granted at the June 4, 1996 Planning Board meeting. Saddlewood Farms Apartments, Mecklenburg Road After the Town Board referred the rezoning request to the Planning Board for a recommendation, the Planning Board approved a resolution indicating that they intend to serve as lead agency in the environmental review. A special work session to discuss the sketch plan has been scheduled by the Planning Board for June 11 , 1996. Staff has met several times with the applicant to discuss specifics of the project design and the review process. CURRENT PLANNING DEPARTMENT PROTECTS The following. are significant accomplishments or issues that have been dealt with over the past month. Conservation District: The Planning Board recommended at their May 21, 1996 meeting that the Town Board enact the proposed Six Mile Creek Valley Conservation District. The Planning Board recommended that the Town Board consider the 200 foot boundary from the South Hill Recreationway and also recommended excluding four parcels along Burns Road from the District to avoid non-conforming Jots. County Waterfront Study: A focus group meeting was held on Saturday, May 18, 1996, to obtain input from a range of interest groups, including water users, commercial and economic interests and public land / open space/ cultural and historic interests . The program was well-attended, attracting about 100 people. The project consultants and Oversight Committee will be preparing a focus group summary, and use the information assembled to establish priorities of the waterfront plan. Cornell Vet School Incinerator: As a follow up to discussions with the Town Board, a letter was prepared and sent to the N.Y.S. Department of Environmental Conservation, indicating that the Town has concerns regarding the proposed incinerator, urging DEC to open the review process up for public input (see attached letter dated May 17, 1996). Town /Gown Conference: The Supervisor and Director of Planning attended the Town/Gown Conference in Amherst, Massachusetts, on May 31 - June 1, 1996. It was a very worthwhile gathering, featuring many examples of how communities have partnered with colleges and universities to address common problems. The group from the Ithaca area, which included representatives from the Town of Ithaca, City of Ithaca, Tompkins County and Cornell University, was recognized with a special award that was presented on the last day of the conference for best demonstrating the intent and goals of the Conference (i. e., assembling .a large group of varied interests from the same community, travelling to the conference together, also possibly travelling the farthest distance to get to the conference). Filename: 1fi1es\ townbd\tpre0696.mem FINAL � 1oflT 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 May 17, 1996 Raymond J. Nolan New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Division of Regulatory Services 1285 Fisher Avenue Cortland, New York 13045-1090 Re: Cornell University Veterinary College Incinerator Dear Mr. Nolan. I am writing to express the Town of Ithaca's concern regarding the potential environmental impacts and planning implications of the proposed Cornell University Veterinary College Incinerator. Over the past several weeks, thanks in large part to the research and legwork of Ruth Mahr, President of the Forest Home Improvement Association (FHIA), a number of potential issues and concerns have been identified which I believe require very close attention by your department, and should involve full public involvement and participation. I understand that DEC is now reviewing the proposed Incinerator project in conjunction with air quality and solid waste permits that would be required, and that DEC will have to conduct its own environmental review under the State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQR) and make a determination regarding the significance of any environmental imp acts. The Town of Ithaca had indicated concerns when the State Construction Fund conducted its own environmental review in 1993. Although a process of public participation and input was initiated at that time, for some reason, that process was never adequately advanced, and I believe that opportunities for public input by the Town of Ithaca government, the Forest Home community, and other interested groups were cut short. One of the Town' s concerns is that the location of the facility is very close to an established residential neighborhood, and in the midst of a growing part of the Cornell University campus. The area certainly should not be characterized as a rural one. In fact, Precinct 7 (containing the Cornell Orchards), directly to the south of the proposed Incinerator, was recently rezoned by the Town as a Special Land Use District in recognition of the future campus expansion anticipated by Cornell University. The original environmental assessment conducted by the State Construction Fund should have investigated alternative sites for this project. I Raymond J. Nolan May 17, 1996 Page 2 believe that it is not too late for DEC to require such an investigation as part of its environmental review. Air quality, and accompanying public health, are really the central concerns associated with this project. I am very glad to hear that DEC, as part of the permit review process, has initiated a new air quality modeling study. The Town looks forward to seeing the results of that study. The concern remains, however, that the modeling study should be very specifically focused on the local conditions within which the facility will be operating. That includes the use of local climatological data, local topographic and microclimate conditions, and most importantly, the recognition of the location of an urbanized area and population concentration in the vicinity of the project. Related to both of the above concerns is stack height. If the facility is located at the proposed site, it is imperative that the stack is high enough to properly disperse emissions away from developed areas. At the same time, it must be recognized that the higher the stack, the larger the visual impact on surrounding areas will be. A preliminary photographic analysis done by Town of Ithaca staff in 1993 clearly demonstrates that even the currently proposed stack height of 177 +/- feet would be highly visible from a number of surrounding vantage points, and that the visual impact could be significant. The information Ruth Mahr has unveiled regarding the conversion of the current facility, which is a characterized as a pathological incinerator, to a medical waste incinerator, is alarming to say the least, and certainly warrants the closest possible scrutiny. Such a change was obviously downplayed during the State Construction Fund's environmental review in 1993, and should trigger a closer look at the potential environmental impacts by DEC, as well as full public participation by the community. Not only does the change to a medical waste incinerator involve the obvious air quality considerations that Ruth Mahr has raised, but also, as aptly put by Ruth, should be a public policy issue, and could have long-term implications about how medical wastes are disposed of county-wide. This is a solid waste planning and policy issue that requires full public involvement. I understand that you have indicated that DEC will be distributing the draft permits and its own Environmental Assessment Form to the Town of Ithaca, Forest Home Improvement Association, and other interested groups for public comment. I would urge you at this point, prior to the issuance of the draft permits, to take the above concerns into consideration, and open up the environmental review process for full public involvement. This is a project that has important implications for the community, and should receive the hard look that SEQR requires and that appears to Raymond J. Nolan May 17, 1996 Page 3 be warranted for this project. Please keep me informed of the status of your review. Sincerely, C&A 1� t&„ Catherine Valentino, Supervisor Town of Ithaca CC* Commissioner Michael Zagata, N.Y.S. Department of Environmental Conservation Ralph Manna, Regional Permit Administrator, D.E.C. \ Assemblyman Marty Luster Beverly Livesay, Tompkins County Board of Representatives James Hanson, Jr., Commissioner, Tompkins County Planning Department Hunter R. Rawlings, III, President, Cornell University David Stewart, Director of Public Relations, Cornell University Gregg F. Travis, Director, Statutory Office for Capital Facilities, Cornell University Town of Ithaca Town Board Candace Cornell, Chair, Town of Ithaca Planning Board Phillip Zarriello, Chair, Town of Ithaca Conservation Board Ruth Mahr, President, Forest Home Improvement Association Jonathan Kanter, Director of Planning, Town of Ithaca. Daniel Walker, Director of Engineering, Town of Ithaca 3 �- TOWN OF ITHACA REPORT OF BUILDING PERMITS ISSUED FOR THE MONTH OF MAY 1996 YEAR TO DATE TYPE OF PERMIT YEAR # OF PERMITS AMOUNT # AMOUNT SINGLE FAMILY ATTACHED 1996 0 0 0 0 RESIDENCES 1993 0 0 0 0 SINGLE FAMILY DETACBED 1996 1 1009000 2 136,000 RESIDENCES 19951 1 700.000 8 8039000 1996 0 0 - 15 2,274930 TWO FAMILY RESIDENCES 1995 0 0 0 0 1996 1 36,000 7 , 142,738 RENOVATIONS 1995 1 5,895 8 177,495 1996 0 0 p p CONVERSIONS OF USE 1995 1 8,000 2 3664 1996 1 23,000 5 110,929 ADDITIONS TO FOOTPRINT 1995 2 29,350 7 1059850 1996 0 0 0 f 0 MULTIPLE RESIDENCES 1995 0 0 0 0 1996 1 Broome Developmental replace &e alarm system 393M 7 4889438 BUSINESS 1995 1 929934 4 184,656 1996 0 0 0 0 AGRICULTURAL 1995 0 0 0 0 1996 0 p p p INDUSTRIAL 1995 0 0 0 0 1996 5 Renovae IC Terraces #1.5 6,534,000 10 70296,720 EDUCATIONAL 1995 0 0 4 310yw MISCELLANEOUS 1 Repair roof and porch 3,000 I Install8anaces 208 1 Detached Swage 2592 1 Caved= cdaft wood deck 1996 4 .360 290 13 : : ` . , 96374 CONSTRUCTION 1995 4 36 986 21' 153986 TOTAL NUMBER OF 1996 13 6,734,390 59 100345929 PERMITS ISSUED 1995 10 3730163 54 109719697 TOTAL FEES 1996 13 69705 69 1S,23S RECEIVED 1995 10 W1 54 4,373 Date Prepared June 3. 1996 Dad L IIolford Bw1&oW7;onmB Department Secretary - 2 - TOTAL CERTIFICATES OF OCCUPANCY ISSUED THIS MONTH . 10 1. 154 Compton Road • repair &e damage. 2. 104 Ridgecred Road - add handicap accessibility on home and build garages 3. 845 Taugharmock Bodevard - installation of windows and stairway. 4. 704 Five We Drive - general budding renovations. 5. 1301 Ttnmansburg Road (Professional Budding) - remodel Suite K- 6. 1021 Hanshaw Road - 120 x 16' screened porch addkkm. 7. 3 Evergreen Lane - above ground swimming pod 8. 600 Warren Road (Wweawood Apartments) - addition of gas, wall-mounted space heaters. 9. 115 Pure Tree Road • existing single-family dwedl* 10. 302 Saint Catherine Circle - new single-family dwelling (temporary). TOTAL CERTIFICATES OF OCCUPANCY YEAR TO DATE, 1996. 51 TOTAL CERTIFICATES OF OCCUPANCY YEAR TO DATE, 1993 - 53 INQUIRIESICOMPLARM INVESTIGATED THIS MONTH - 6 1. 119 Honness Lane - budding code - no violation found 2. 1478 Mecklenburg Road - Property maioteaance - per& I 3. 203 Murid Stred - property maintenance • no violation found 4. 316 Siena Drive - drainage - abated 5. 721 Flmu's Road - property maintenance • pending. 6. 30 Renwick Heights Road - budding code - abated. From Apal 199&- 1. Elmira Road - ffi pamit • pending 2. 123 Houness Lane • zoning • pending. 3. Denby and West King Roads - !i0 • abated 4. Various properties - sign violations • pending. 5. 6 Lagtmd Court - drabuW - abated From March 1996: 1. 658 Five We Drive • budding code/zoning • pending. From Febma 199& , 1. 1200 Denby Road - property maintenance - pending. 2. 172 Calkins Road - property maintenance - pending. From October 1995 1. 310 St Catherine Circle • property maintenance - pmdmg From September 1995: 1. 140 Ridgecrest Road - budding code • pending, From Wa 1995: 1, 1152 Denby Road • zoning and budding code - pending legal action- - 3 - From.AW 1991: 1. 128 Satan Drive - illegal basement apartment - pending afdeviL FiDAtn.hlmr�b1P99: 1. 132 Forest Home Drive - budding code - pending state variance. From FebmW 1993: 1, 133 Poole Road - ZBA conditions violated • pending. -. TOTAL COMPLAINTS INVESTIGATED YEAR TO DATE, 1996 - 42 TOTAL COMPLAINTS INVESTIGATED YEAR TO DATA 199S - 37 TOTAL FIELD VISITS THIS MONTH - , Unifaam Budaug Code - Local Law and Zoning Inspections - 3(o p r t 'J\\ Fire Safety - 6 IdiU(Lch &a QU51ue5c 1 Festa,,Ra ,7t"j a A/044;r^ ffw ' C-oMlo%r !.. lky UAv.jNr ;A1 /l bui/4ofJJ Fire Safety Reimspections - /Fr C16 BuiSNdCr � / �BS7cLU2arj-gp /. Apw�me.✓7 GOm�o /g?t) Fie Occurrences • 1 CjtJa?u 0.x1. n p,s p i pC b ae-& ) . Fire Occurrence Remspectlons - Q l r TOTAL. FIELD VISITS YEAR TO DATE, 1996 . TOTAL FIELD VISITS YEAR TO DATE, 199S - 386 TOTAL SIGN PERMITS THIS MONTH . e TOTAL SIGN PERMITS YEAR TO DATE, 1996 . 3 TOTAL SIGN PERMITS YEAR TO DATE, 199S - 7 ZONTN BOARD OF APPEALS 1 MEETING - S CASES • AOENDA ATTACHED , TOWN OF ITHACA ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS - I i NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS WEDNESDAY , MAY 22 , 1996 FINAL « • 7 : 00 P . M . By direction of the Chairman of the Zoning Board of Appeals NOTICE IS...HEREBY� GIVEN that Public Hearings will be held by the Zoning Board of Appeals of the Town of Ithaca on Wednesday , May 22 , 1996 , in Town Hall , 126 East Seneca Street , ( FIRST Floor, REAR Entrance , WEST Side ) , Ithaca , N . Y . , COMMENCING AT 7 : 00 P . M . , on the following -'matters APPEAL of Cornell University , Appellant , Scott . Whitham , . Agent , requesting ,.a Special 1 Approval under Article IV , Section 18 of the Town of Ithaca Zoning Ordinance , to . be , permitted to construct a track and field facility at Campus Road and alumni fields, Town of Ithaca Tax Parcels No . 63- 1-8 . 2 and 67- 1- 13 . 2 , Residence District R- 30 . q APPEAL of David Srnka , Owner/Appellant , requesting the modification of a previously, • P granted variance ( from July 2 , . 1979 ). from the requirements . of Article V . .Section ; 14,. and P 19 of the Town of Ithaca Zoning Ordinance , to be able to maintain a customary R wary home occupation at 809 Five Mile ' Drive , .. Town of Ithaca4Tax Parcel ' No . 31=2- 17 , ` Residence `: 6 District R-30 . The home occupation , Marion Electric , proposes •, to ` add a one bedroom '• 0 dwelling unit to a building not used as a primary residence . The home . occupation-• also maintains an area exceeding the maximum allowed 200 square feet . ; , APPEAL of T & M Convenience of Ithaca , Inc . , Appellant, William Selden, - Esq . , Agent requesting a variance from the requirements of Article VIII ; Section 41 of the ' Town' o o Ithaca Zoning Ordinance , to be permitted to operate a retail, convenience ,- store1 `and self- serve gasoline station at 614 Elmira Road , Town of . Ithaca tTax • Parcel No . 33-3-2: Light Industrial Zone . ' Said Ordinance does not allow a retail business in a Light Industrial Zone . Since this property once had a legally non-conforming retail use more than one year ago , a variance from Article XII , Section 53 may also be sought . APPEAL of Cornell University,; Owner , ;. the - Penn .Traffic Company Appellant , David A . Herrick , Agent , requesting a , variance from the requirements of Article VII , Section 37 0 of the Town of Ithaca Zoning Ordinance , to be permitted to " enlarge the P&C Supermarket , V which maintains an 18 foot rear yard building setback, ' ( 30 foot setback required ) at the East Hill Plaza Town of Ithaca Tax Parcel No . 62-2- 1 . 121 , Business C Zone . The proposed enlargement consists of a 6 , 000 + sq . ft . addition to ' the buildings west side and will not increase the setback deficiency . As this is a pre-existing setback deficiency, an approval under Article XII , Section 54 may also be sought . APPEAL of Jon Lucente , Appellant , requesting a variance from the requirements of Article VI , Section 29 , Paragraph 4 of the Town of Ithaca Zoning Ordinance , to be permitted to construct a refuse and recycling area in the side yard of a multiple residence property known as Sprucewood Apartments ( formerly . Winston Court Apartments ) at 611 Winston Court , Town of ' Ithaca Tax Parcel No . 70-4-3 , Multiple Residence Zone . Said Ordinance requires a refuse area to be placed only in the rear yard . Said Zoning Board of Appeals will at said time , 7 : 00 p . m . , and said place , hear all persons in support of such matters or objections thereto . Persons may appear by agent or in person . Individuals with visual or hearing impairments or other special needs , as appropriate , will be provided with assistance , as necessary , upon request . Persons desiring assistance must make such a request not less than 48 hours prior to the time of the public hearing . Andrew S . Frost ` Building Inspector/ Zoning Enforcement Officer 273- 1783 Dated : May 13 , 1996 Publish : May 17 , 1996 ,;. Agenda Item No. 3 (f) Town Clerk' s Monthly Report For Town Board Meeting 6/10/96 Town Clerk: I attended a day of testimony by the United Way of Tompkins. County, : Task Force on Mental Health Needs of Children in Tompkins County on May 6. , ,The testimonies were given by presenters from -the various agencies within .,Tompkins County who are service providers . Agencies represented at the meeting included : Special Children ' s Center at T- S-T BOCES Dr. Anthony Pane , Psychologist in Private Practice TC Task Force for Battered Women Goodhope Youth Home , Inc. Dr. Karen Schachere, Family & Children Services Tompkins County Department of Social Services Tompkins County Youth Bureau I • 4 .. t' . Southside Community Center I :, AIDS WORK of Tompkins County Day Care & Child Development Council ; Citizens Concerned for Children - Law Guardian Office Mental Health Association in Tompkins County Suicide Prevention and Crisis Service . TC Economic Opportunity Corp. Head Start Program Group Homes of Tompkins County Many issues were discussed and explained by the presenters .and : each one described the services and areas they felt were. lacking within TompkinsCounty. Some of these included : respite services , group homes, psychiatric services , mentor-,programs , transportation , individuals to work with adolescents, understanding of substance misuse , issues of the lesbian/gay mentally ill , education for parents , review of the Cayuga Medical Center Mental Health Clinic, more effective treatment planning at the schools , emergency care , single parent families counseling , and the need for satellite clinics . The testimony was very interesting and enlightening as to the needs that are not being met within Tompkins County and the town . The overall conclusions of the presenters will be published by the Task Force within the next few weeks and copies will be available for distribution to the Town Board . Town Clerk Monthly Report - June 10, 1996 Page 2 . Records Management: Deputy Clerk, Mary Saxton and I attended the education and training conference of the New York Association of Local Government Records Officers in Albany, June 34. 1 was very happy to have been * invited to act : as one of the .training presenters at the session entitled , "Making Plans - Getting Results" because of the.-.' progress and efforts that have been made by the Town of Ithaca related to our Records Management Program . The Association is developing a regional information system so that municipalities within the same regions can "network" several times a year to exchange ideas and help one another. with their programs. The first regional meeting for our district will be held in late September in Tioga County. t The conference included many training sessions ' that ' were very beneficial and related to our program , We attended sessions on ` indexing , microfilming , = retention and disposition , solving problems, managing micrographics, imaging technologies , and information on the Internet. A special thanks to Betty Poole for doing a "super" job in covering the ' front office during Mary's and my absence. Accounting : We have had preliminary information sessions with two vendors who produce computer accounting packages . During the month of. June . these vendors will demonstrate their products so we can see how the programs- work and whether. they would meet the needs of the Town . ` � . '. _ ' ,: . • ' : � ' • .:.� it's • , ; ;: i • . Staff continues to evaluate the accounting ' daily activities in•lorder to compile _ideas for policies and procedures. RespectfuIly . submitted , Joan Lent Noteboom ' Town Clerk/Director of •Administrative :' : f li ARendn 931 FORM NO. 1002-N TOWN CLERK'S MONTHLY REPORT WILLIAMSON LAW BOOK CO.. VICIOR, NY14564 TOWN OF Ithaca NEW YORK (Month) May 11996 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) 1000 FISHING - SEASON 2 . 00 HUNTING (Small Game) BIG GAME (Deer and Bear) 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 NON-RESIDENT MUZZLELOADING NON-RESIDENT BOWHUNTING NON-RESIDENT BEAR TAO NON-RESIDENT COMBINATION NON-RESIDENT TURKEY PERMIT (Available at DEC offices only) JUNIOR ARCHERY (14.15 Years) LOST LICENSE ($5.00 Per Stamp Lost) JUNIOR HUNTING (12-15 Years) S ADD - TOTAL COMMISSIONS C* S 3 . 00 9 Marriage Licenses No. 14 to No. 22 @ R . 75 $ 7R . 75 Marriage Certificates @ 2 Marriage Transcripts Qa 10 . 00 20 . 00 A 1255 TOTAL TOWN CLERK FEES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 101 . 75 A 1010 — 1090 REAL PROPERTY TAXES $ INTEREST and PENALTIES $ A 2001 PARK and RECREATION CHARGES A 2110 ZONING FEES $ A 2115 PLANNING FEES $ A 2530 GAMES OF CHANCE TOWN SHARE . . . . . . . LICENSES FEE $ TOTAL A 2540 BINGO TOWN SHARE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . LICENSE $ 195 . 00 FEE $ TOTAL 195 . 00 A 2544 33 DOG LICENSE - SPAYEDflNB-NEtf•T£flEB 3191 577-H to 3. 191609 -T. @ $ 2 . 0n 66 - 00 —S3_ DOG LICENSE - +JNSPAYEDAND404NEUTERED 9562319 -K to 9569361, @ - $ 2 00 106 00 A 2545 OTHER LICENSES Tax Searches 9 @ $,5100 45 . 00 A2555 BUILDING PERMITS Zoning Ordinance 5 (a $8 , 5f) 42 - Sn A 2590 OTHER PERMITS ( Opipc !Y Mi ar - 30 . 10 A 2655 MINOR SALES Cmmnrphpnsivp Plan 1 @ $ 12 . 00 12 . 00 A 2770 OTHER UNCLASSIFIED REVENUES Fntimpratinn R6 _ @ $ 1 - 00 86 . 00 TOTAL TOWN REVENUES TO SUPERVISOR $ 684 . 35 Amount paid to SUPERVISOR for Games of Chance Licenses Amount paid to SUP.E7911OM for State Share of Bingo Licenses NYS Comptroller 292 . 50 Amount paid to D.E.C. for Conservation Licenses 30900 Amount paid to COUNTY TREASURER for Dog Licenses _135 . 45 Amount paid to STATE HEALTH DEPARTMENT for Marriage Licenses 101 . 25 Amount paid to NYS Ag & Markets for Lottery Tickets 36 . 00 Amount paid to State for Sales Tax on Sale of Dogs SPCA Contract 409 . 05 Received Payment of these amounts: TOTAL DISBURSED . . . . . . . . . $ 1688 . 60 June 5 19 96 Cal i/tAL(�_ Supervisor STATE OF NEW YORK, COUNTY OF Tompkins TOWN OF Ithaca being duly sworn, says that he Is the Clerk of the Town of Ithaca that the foregoing is a full and true statement I of all Fees and Moneys received by h difti IleSlr ogti above stated, excepting only such Fees the application and payment of which are otherwise provided for by law. Notary Public, Slate of New York Subscribed and Sworn to before me this Registration 001SA5044003 Town Clerk l Qualified in Tioga County day of J LA n V. 19 4y)Commission Expires May 22, 1997 1 !1 A 'I , a j a4d rr Notary Public; Prepare In duplicate. Remit original to Supervisor, retain copy for Clerk's record. \Q I �1y OF I r TOWN OF ITHACA 21 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 PERSONNEL MONTHLY REPORT FOR JUNE 1996 1 . ARRANGING PHP AND BC / BS TO DISCUSS HEALTH PLANS WITH EMPLOYEES 2 . DEVELOPING COST COMPARISON BETWEEN PHP AND BC / BS 3 . REVIEWING PERSONNEL MANUAL 4 . WORKING WITH ACCOUNTING IN BALANCING TRUST AND AGENCY 5 . WORKING WITH OUTSIDE- PAYROLL FIRM ( CONTRACT / REPORTING ) ( JUNE 28th PAYROLL IS EXPECTED START DATE ) 6 . FINALIZING RETIREE HEALTH PLAN 7 . HANDLING THE USUAL DAY - TO - DAY PAYROLL / PERSONNEL CONCERNS 4� OFIp 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 Agenda Item No. 3 (f) TOWN OF ITHACA RECEIVER OF TAXES May 1996, Monthly Report . 1996 Tax Warrant - Town of Ithaca Total Town Warrant - 1996 $ 39648, 842. 62 Balance Due : .Town of Ithaca Warrant 1 /31 /95 $ 110331.120. 62 . 2/5 Payment: Town of Ithaca Supervisor $ 1 , 0331120. 62 . ( Payments 1 /25 - 1 /30) pill TOTAL WARRANT BALANCE DUE : 1110- Miscellaneous Payments to Town Superviso r i 2/5 Fee: Ck. Returned for Insufficient Funds $ 22000 2/7 Interest Receiver of Taxes Checking Account - (Jan ) . , 446. 66 2/7 Installment Service Charges - .1 % of Total 219.26 , . , 1.. 2/13 Installment Charges - ($ 1 . 00 x 386 Bills) „ 386 . 00 . (Received from Tompkins County) 3/4 Fee: Ck. Returned for Insufficient Funds 55000 3/4 Interest & Penalties on Tax Bills - : ( February) _; : . 1 , 655 . 50 3/8 Interest Receiver of Taxes Checking Account 2831105 4/4 Interest & Penalties on Tax Bills - ( March ) 11352048 4/4 Interest Receiver of Taxes' Checking Account 230 5/8 Interest & Penalties on Tax Bills =. . (April) , . , 2 , 782. 66., ;, •, . 5/8 Late Notice Charges III (April ) 10000 If 5/8 Interest Receiver of Taxes Checking Account 4057 TOTAL MISC . PAYMENTS TO SUPERVISOR: $ 71219048 Taxes Collected : $ 1661695194 Interest & Penalties Collected : 61589 . 99 Late Notice Charges Collected : . . . ,f1 . 14800 t , It 4 TOTAL COLLECTED - May 1996 : 173 399 . 93 .1 . r Receiver of Taxes Monthly Report - 5/96 Page 2 . 1996 Tax Warrant - Tompkins County Total County Warrant: $ 316399350 .22 2/7 Payment: Tompkins County Budget& Finance - 1 , 900 , 000 . 00 2/ 13 Payment: Tompkins County Budget & Finance - 3009000600 2/15 Payment: Tompkins County Budget & Finance - 259000 . 00 3/4 Payment: Tompkins County Budget & Finance - 651000 . 00 3/8 Payment: Tompkins County Budget & Finance - 90 , 000 . 00 4/4 Payment: Tompkins County Budget & Finance - 40 , 000 . 00 4/12 Payment: Tompkins County Budget & Finance - 25 , 000 . 00 4/30 Payment: Tompkins County Budget & Finance - 751000 . 00 5/8 Payment : Tompkins County Budget & Finance - 281000 . 00 5/28 Payment: Tompkins County Budget & Finance - . 501000 . 00 . BALANCE DUE TOMPKINS COUNTY: 5/31 /96 $ 19041 , 350022 Miscellaneous Payments To Tompkins County 2/2 Installment Service Charges $ 159739026 3/8 Interest: Receiver of Taxes Checking Account 4 225828 4/4 Interest: Receiver of Taxes Checking Account 69003 5/8 Interest: Receiver of Taxes Checking Account ' . . 34 . 39 TOTAL MISC . PAYMENTS TO TOMPKINS COUNTY.:' I � . $ *; 161067 : 96 , ' 1996 In Lieu of Taxes Due : Groff Associates, Ellis Hollow Elderly'Housing 11521 . 67 Ithaca Elm - Maple Houses , Inc. $ 81349080 TOTAL IN LIEU OF TAXES DUE : $ 9 , 871 . 47 Billed: Tompkins County Medical Office Bldg . $3 , 571 . 78, Town; $8 ,207 . 73 , Fire . (Will not be received , Tompkins Co. Billed to Warrant) rp Received : Groff Associates , Ellis Hollow Elderly Housing $ 277618 . 30 (Town Portion - $ 1 , 521 . 67 , Balance School & County) Received : Ithaca Elm - Maple Houses , Inc . $ 42 , 828900 OF 1p TOWN OF ITHACA 21 4� 126 EAST SENECA STREET , ITHACA , N . Y . 14850 O TOWN CLERK 273-1721 HIGHWAY 273-1656 PARKS 273-8035 ENGINEERING 273-1747 PLANNING 273-1747 ZONING 273-1783 FAX (607) 273- 1704 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 : Expenditure of Increased Amount and Supplemental Agreement Master Meters , SCLIWC . Location of Sign Board Used For Posting : Town Clerk' s Office 126 East Seneca Street Ithaca , NY 14850 Date of Posting : May 28 , 1996 Date of Publication : May 319 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 �� , 19 6. y P blic NOTARY PU01- IC STATE OF NEW YORI( 4 4646 427 fly OF 1r 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 273-178 FAX (607) 273- 1704 PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE TOWN OF ITHACA PLEASE TAKE NOTICE , that the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca will hold a public hearing at the regular meeting of the Town Board on June 10 , 1996 , at 6 : 45 p . m . , at the Town Hall , 126 East Seneca Street , Ithaca , New York in order that they may consider authorizing the expenditure on an increased amount , and the approval of the supplemental agreement for a capital project with the Southern Cayuga Lake Intermunicipal Water Commission (SCLIWC ) for the installation of master meters on transmission lines . 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 ordinance . 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 n �PUac` HEaRINa Town Clerk rr<r s` NOTICE `z;� = 5: ` L :��TOWN ' OF? ITHACk'A;;! May 28 1996 r PLEASE STAKE NOTICE, that ' the>Townz Board;of>theyTown Hof; Ithacc5`wlll�hold"apublic thecrin at;thfe regul6r.4inieP 1;Juoe`1 Ot 1996�'at"645 p dt"the° fownlF{ak . -126 East Senecc :.$treat I aca, :New, PUBLISH : May 31 1996 tiXor, Inaorder;that; the yy" rmayt y s conslder" uthorizing the; ek ,. p'endihire .oni an", fecreased amount; and4 _ 11 pproval°;of. I' the,"supplementat; agreement. IV rid`copltaliprojectwith. the ff outhern '+Cd uga Lake Inter. a'municl ' 11, ter Commission'• (SCLIWCI: for:;tfie installotionl of .2 ste'r , meters'yonj �trbnsmIssionnline`s:< iPLEASEr;TAKEtj F,URTHER; NO ;TICS;;"'cllrycitizend atththe, `oforementionedfMme^ andi ?place `sficll;� 166`a forded thei lopportumty3to volce,thelr�ap � rproJal';or:?.opposltlon of the L'sdid 8rdindnce. 4 " 3PLEASE;TAKE'.FURTHER,tNO '-TICE,U Individuals;with '.visual; iimpalrinents,.heoring Impair•?; .ments or other special needs,:,; will kbe provided ;,with:assir_ Lance ;os"necessary, upon re;. lquest:yPersons''desiring `assis• P 'toncek' inustr rnake + a :-requestF 0 less:th66`418�hours prior tto;the•flmye.of,the;publldhear �;," �,Joan Lent Noteboom� 28 1996;# rMay 31 ,x'.1996 Ir;r' OF IT� TOWN OF ITHACA 21044- 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 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 : "LOCAL LAW ELECTING A TARGETED RETIREMENT INCENTIVE PROGRAM AS AUTHORIZED BY CHAPTER 30 , LAWS OF 1996 OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, FOR ELIGIBLE EMPLOYEES OF THE TOWN OF ITHACA" . Location of Sign Board Used For Posting : Town Clerk' s Office 126 East Seneca Street Ithaca, NY 14850 Date of Posting : May 28 , 1996 Date of Publication : May 31 , 1996 Town Clerk, Town of Ithaca STATE OF NEW YORK ) COUNTY OF TOMPKINS ) SS : TOWN OF ITHACA ) Sworn to and subscribed before me this l - day of hat , 9 �� Notary public BETTY F. POOLE NOTARY PUBLIC STATE OFNEW . YOW . # 4646 427: OF 1P TOWN OF ITHACA 21 O¢� 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 273-17 FAX (607) 273- 1704 PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE TOWN OF ITHACA PLEASE TAKE NOTICE , that the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca will hold a public hearing at the regular meeting of the Town Board on June 10 , 1996 , at 7 : 00 p . m . , at the Town Hall , 126 East Seneca Street , Ithaca , New York in order that they may consider enact a , " LOCAL LAW ELECTING A TARGETED RETIREMENT INCENTIVE PROGRAM AS AUTHORIZED BY CHAPTER 30 , LAWS OF 1996 OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, FOR ELIGIBLE EMPLOYEES OF THE TOWN OF ITHACA" . 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 local law. 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 PUB?.IC HEARING ? ' y.., {. ;ti,.. 1 -:i;NOTICE. G•'i -,-1 Town Clerk ' •TOWN OF ITHACA- PLEASE TAKE ;NOTICE; that May 28 , 1996 41W Town; Board:;of, the.Town 6f lthaco willyliold i a; public' i hecrin 'atafhe?"regular, meeK 1rig'r o tfie 'Town' Bodrd Fon June, 10 ; 19964%aQ:00'p'my PUBLISH : May 31 , 1996 n sed:. Street ,,lt�igcc; New, York' In : ordersthot they maayy. `consider .enact' ?al ;'IOCAI' " LAW ELECiING'ATARGETED; RETIREMENT;?tINCENTIVE, t PROGRAM`AS°AUTHORIZED' !- BYiCHAPTER:•30V. S . OFD 1996'oOF : En STATE OF � NEW'YORK;�FOR 'ELIGIBLEI 'IEMPLOYEESv FieT HE TOWN , 10RITHACA IPLEASE`TAKE°F,URjHER NO NICE;<-rall' ,cit izens ' at `'the i -'atoremen one mew an i f'• plac el rcsho ll a,b ;'afo rded�th6i te " thel ' p opportunjytotvole ahel `aa d oo l, wpsittion.fo {fn PLEASE. TAKE FURTHEk N6 , . TICE, indi6ldugls' �Vith visual, 1-lmpalrinents; h'eoringjImpair•} ?menu onother speclal needs;, . :.will be `prov_lded�with assli � '' tdrice asrnecessary • upon,roi l,quest:;Persons;deslring°bails•: �. . tan'ce':.mustamake`Td'sreque;tl, Lnor less than 48s'Kbura,* rlor' + to jhe 8me of, thWpublic ear,j Ing .x.. Joan Lent oteboom { at i � tii x own I Clerk r ! aMay '2% x'1996 iMay '31; 1,996l� :•t';- • , >r> ,;� OF 1P 1 _ TOWN OF ITHACA ,�� 2i 04� 126 EAST SENECA STREET , ITHACA , N . Y . 14850 � Y OWN CLERK 273-1721 HIGHWAY 273-1656 PARKS 273-8035 ENGINEERING 273-1747 PLANNING 273-1747 ZONING 273-1783 FAX (607) 273- 1704 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 : Amendment to Traffic Ordinance to prohibit parking on Crest Lane . Location of Sign Board Used For Posting : Town Clerk' s Office 126 East Seneca Street Ithaca , NY 14850 Date of Posting : May 28 , 1996 Date of Publication : May 31 , 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 (LC � , 19 N . t ry ubli . 'P00, NOTARY: PUBLIC . STATE OF . NEW YORK # 4646 427 �Zy OF I T� TOWN OF ITHACA 21 044- 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 273-178 j FAX (607) 273- 1704 PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE TOWN OF ITHACA PLEASE TAKE NOTICE , that the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca will hold a public hearing at the regular meeting of the Town Board on June 10 , 1996 , at 6 : 30 p . m . , at the Town Hall , 126 East Seneca Street , Ithaca , New York in order that they may consider an ordinance amending the Town of Ithaca Traffic Ordinance to prohibit parking on Crest Lane . 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 ordinance . 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 May 28 , 1996 PUBLICtHEARING t rj )NOTICE TOWN'OF '"q'CA ; , PLEASE tTAM � NOTICE ° that a PUBLISH : May 31 1996 the Town1B66rd,ofaheTownc'• s of. Ithaea •wlll :hold:a; publi hearingg 'ot own,�the:regulgr, meet-# Ing ,;ot:.the ST sBo6rd; "on June :at '6ai0' 'm: , of'l the"'1`own; t�all; ] fib PEast'? ; Senecc Street,vlth'oca,: New "• :York In ;order that. tfjey' mcy,; iconslder ' 6nroi tnonce:llj ramending he Town falthoco'a ETrafftc';OrdI " nce ro prohibli 5 ikingfon�Crest la '�- k • • PLEASE TAKE'FURTI R O„N06 TICE;�cllr�cifizens`. , oD§;fhe 4s`oforementione&).tj - if and ,, L place=shcll •ibe :6fforded ;the 1 opportunitY to volce :thel ',.op �1proval ,orl,�opposlNonoE<: s�ld:ordinonce'i,�, PLEASE TAKE,�F,URTHER?;NO IJICE, lndlAduols; with°WivaI iImpalrments,�heoring`I mpoI re ments.or;other`speclal .needs, .will 'be_:pr6vlded . with' I t Lance;asr'necessary, upontre . quest. Pe soristdeblrIng,6sals•, tcnce must: make a'request, 1 nof .less than ,48 houratpriorr, i to the timeyof the_ public.&I Bi 14 JoanLent Noti 'om 11 t;1k* Ivlay 28, :1996,`; I