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Home My WebLink AboutTB Minutes 1994-01-03FINAL Town of Ithaca Town Board Minutes January 3, 1994 At the reorganizationa1 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: John Whitcomb, Supervisor Catherine Valentino, Councilwoman David Klein, Councilman Carolyn Grigorov, Councilwoman Edward Conley, Councilman Ellen Z. Harrison, Councilwoman EXCUSED; Karl Niklas, Councilman ALSO PRESENT; John Barney, Esq.; Town Attorney Joan Lent Noteboom, Town Clerk Daniel Walker, P.E.; Town Engineer Fred Noteboom, Highway Superintendent Andrew Frost, BuiIding/Zoning Officer ^ Sally Alario, Assistant Budget Officer N Patricia Punger, Personnel Manager George Frantz, Assistant Town Planner - Louise Raimondo, Planner I Myrtle Whitcomb Laura Marks David Stotz Nisa Marks Bruce Brittain Call to Order; The Supervisor called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. Pledge of Allegiance; The Supervisor led the assemblage in the Pledge of Allegiance. Agenda Item No. 3 - Oaths of Office to Elected Officials The Town Attorney administered the Oath of Office to the Town Supervisor, John Whitcomb; Carolyn Grigorov, Councilwoman; Edward Conley, Councilman; and Ellen Z. Harrison, Councilwoman. Each elected official signed the Oath of Office book as required by Town Law. Agenda Item No. 4 - Appointment and Oath of Office. Deoutv Sunervi sor The Supervisor announced that he was appointing Catherine ] Valentino, Councilwoman as his Deputy Supervisor. The Town Attorney administered the Oath of Office to Councilwoman Valentino as Deputy Town Supervisor who signed the Oath of Office book as required by law. ' N TB Minutes 1/3/94 Page 2. Agenda Item No. 5 - Reappolntments to Office Motion made by Councilman Klein, seconded by Councilwoman Valentino appointing the following individuals to the offices listed, for the terms indicated, as per the (attached) resolution: Joan Lent Noteboom: Town 01erk/Receiver of Taxes Betty F. Poole : Deputy Town Clerk/Deputy Receiver of Taxes Deputy Town Clerk Deputy Town Clerk Highway Superintendent Sharon Lewis Mary Bryant Fred Noteboom Daniel Walker, P.E.: Town Engineer Motion carried unanimously. The Town Attorney administered the Oath of Office to Joan Lent Noteboom, Fred Noteboom, and Daniel Walker. Each official signed the Oath of Office book as required by Town Law. The Town Clerk informed the Town Board that she would administer the Oath of Office to her Deputy's. Agenda Item No. 6 - Approval of Schedule of Town Board Meeting Da t es: Motion made by Councilwoman Valentino, seconded by Councilman Conley approving and adopting the schedule of meetings for the Town Board for the year 1994 as per the (attached) listing, and that all meetings will commence at 5:30 p.m., except the December 30, meeting which will be scheduled for 10:00 a.m. Councilman Klein said that he thought there had been a discussion at the last meeting as to whether the December 30 meeting should be held at 10:00 a.m. Supervisor Whitcomb said that it was discussed, and it could be changed now or at a later date if necessary. Councilman Klein said in that case he had no objection. Motion carried unanimously. Agenda Item No. 7 - Town Supervisor Appointments: The Supervisor reviewed the list of appointees (see attached), with the Town Board. Supervisor Whitcomb added David Klein to the Codes and Ordinances Committee. TB Minutes 1/3/94 Page 3. The Supervisor explained the function of Planning Committee is a little different from the function of previous ones. The Planning Committee is a steering committee that will be a liaison between the Planning Department and the Town Board. This Committee will oversee the work in the Planning Department and the implementation of the Comprehensive Plan. There are currently no citizen appointees to these committees. Once each committee discusses its purpose and agenda, the committee can then decide what additional members should be added. The Supervisor asked the Planning Department to set up a meeting of the Planning Committee as soon as possible. Motion made by Councilwoman Harrison ratifying the appointments on the various Town of Ithaca Board's and Committees made by the Town Supervisor. Seconded by Councilwoman Grigorov. Councilwoman Harrison asked if there should be a written charge to ^ the new Committee's and Boards? Supervisor Whitcomb said he would be corresponding with each Chairperson, and would be attending the first meeting of each Board and Committee to explain his intentions. Agenda Item No. 8 - Sieners Town Bank Accounts; Motion made by Councilman Klein, seconded by Councilwoman Grigorov that John G. Whitcomb, and Catherine Valentino be the official signers on the Town bank accounts as listed on the (attached) resolution. Carried unanimously. Agenda Item No. 9 - Town Board 1994 Appointments; The Supervisor explained the list of the 1994 Town Board Appointments as listed on the prepared resolution to the Board. The Supervisor noted that the Town is still seeking members for the Planning Board, the Ethics Board, and the Intermunicipa 1 Youth Commission Committee. These will be made at a later date. Motion made by Councilman Klein, seconded by Councilman Conley appointing the listed individuals as per the resolution on the Town of Ithaca Boards, Committees, and Commissions for the terms of office indicated. Carried unanimous 1y. ! \ TB Minutes 1/3/94 Page 4. Agenda Item No. 10 - Recommendations of Appointment to the Tompklns County Board of Renresentativest The Supervisor reviewed the list of individuals to be recommended to the Tompkins County Board of Representatives as the Town's Representatives on various County Boards, Committees, and Counc i1's. Motion made by Counci1woman Grigorov, seconded by Councilman Conley adopting the resolution recommending the appointment of individuals to the listed Tompkins County Boards, Committees, and Council, (see attached). Carried unanimously. Agenda Item No. 11 ~ Attendance NYS Association of Towns Meeting; Motion made by Supervisor Whitcomb, seconded by Councilwoman Valentino approving the attendance of Candace Cornell, and Louise Raimondo at the NYS Association of Towns meeting in February, and approving the payment of expenditures at the said meeting as ' ^ outlined in the (attached) resolution. Carried unanimously. Agenda Item No. 12 - Additional Business; Motion made by Supervisor Whitcomb, seconded by Councilwoman Valentino accepting for filing by the Town Clerk the Annual Reports and/or Dockets of Town Justice, Merton Wallenbeck; and Town Justice, Warren Blye for the year 1993. Carried unanimously. Agenda Item No. 13 - Executive Session; The Supervisor made a motion to move into Executive Session to discuss property acquisition and personnel issues. Seconded by Councilwoman Valentino. Councilman Conley asked if there would be anything to report on as a result of the Executive Session. Supervisor Whitcomb felt there would probably not be any action as a result of the Executive Session, but that the Board would move back into open session to adjourn. The Town Board moved into Executive Session at 5:50 p.m. Motion made by Councilman Klein, seconded by Councilman Conley to move back to open session. Carried unanimously. / N The Town Board resumed open session at 7:33 p.m. No action was taken as a result of the Executive Session. A TB Minutes 1/3/94 Page 5. Ad j ournmen t t Motion made by CounciIwoman Valentino, seconded by CounciIwoman Harrison to adjourn as there was no further business to come before the Town Board. Carried unanimously. The meeting was adjourned by the Supervisor at 7:34 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Joan Lent Noteboom ***Next Regular Meeting - January 13, 1994 -- 5:30 p.m. A / \ Town Board Meeting 1/3/94 Agenda Item No. 5 Re-appointments Department Heads and Staff Resolution No. 1 BE IT RESOLVED, that Joan Lent Noteboom be reappointed as Town Clerk and Receiver of Taxes for a term continuing until the 1st day of January next succeeding the next biennial Town election to wit January 1, 1996; and it is further RESOLVED, that confirming the appointment made by the Town Clerk/Receiver of Taxes, Betty F. Poole be reappointed as Deputy Town Clerk and Deputy Receiver of Taxes to serve at the pleasure of the Town Board and the Town Clerk; and it is further RESOLVED, that confirming the appointment made by the Town Clerk, Sharon Lewis and Mary Bryant be reappointed as Deputy Town Clerk's to serve at the pleasure of the Town Board and the Town Clerk; and it is further RESOLVED, that Fred Noteboom be reappointed as Town Superintendent of Highways to serve until the 1st day of January next succeeding the next biennial Town election, to wit until January 1, 1996; and it is further RESOLVED, that Daniel Walker, P.E. be reappointed as Town Engineer for a terra continuing the 1st day of January next succeeding the next biennial Town election, to wit until January 1. 1996. MOVED: Councilman Klein SECONDED: Councilwoman Valentino DATED: January 3, 1994 Carried Unanimously Joan Lent Noteboom, Town Clerk \ < Town Board Meeting 1/3/94 Agenda Item No. 6 1994 Town Board Meeting Dates Resolution No. 2 BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca adopts the following schedule of meetings for the Town Board for the year 1994i Thursday, January 13, 1994 Monday, February 7, 1994 Monday, March 7, 1994 Monday, April 11, 1994 Monday, May 9, 1994 Monday, June 13, 1994 Monday, July 11, 1994 Monday, August 8, 1994 Monday, September 12, 1994 Monday, October 3, 1994 Thursday, November 10, 1994 Monday, December 12, 1994 Friday, December 30, 1994 Close Out Meeting ^ and be it further RESOLVED, that all such meetings be scheduled to commence at 5:30 p.m., except the December 30th meeting which shall be scheduled for 10:00 a.m. MOVED: Councilwoman Valentino SECONDED: Councilman Conley DATED: January 3, 1994 Carried Unanimously A-t Joan Lent Noteboom, Town Clerk Town Board Meeting 1/3/94 Agenda 11 em No. 7 Ratification of Supervisor Board & Committee Appointments 1994 Resolution No. 3 BE IT RESOLVED, the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca hereby ratifies the appointments on the attached listing to the various Town of Ithaca Board's and Committee's made by the Town Supervisor, John Whit comb. MOVED: Councilwoman Harrison SECONDED: Councilwoman Grigorov DATED: January 3, 1994 Carried Unanimously Joan Lent Noteboom, Town Clerk Agenda No. 7 TOWN OF ITHACA Supervisor Board & Committee Appointments 1994 Television Franchise Committee; Catherine Valentino Codes and Ordinances Committee; Karl Niklas, Chair Catherine Valentino Eva Hoffmann Herbert Finch David Klein Staff Suppor t: John C. Barney, Esq.; Town of Ithaca Attorney Andrew S. Frost, Building Inspector/Zoning Officer Personnel Committee! John Whitcomb, Chair Catherine Valentino Robert Kenerson Edward Aus ten Edward Conley Staff Suppor t; Patricia Punger, Personnel Manager Planning Committee; Carolyn Grigorov, Chair Karl Niklas Ellen Z. Harrison Robert Kenerson Candace Cornell Staff Suppor t: Planning Department Public Works Committee: David Klein, Chair Edward Conley J ohn Wh i t comb Staff Support: Fred Noteboom, Highway Superintendent Rich Schoch, Parks Open Space Manager Daniel Walker, Town Engineer Records Management Advisorv Board: John Whitcomb, Chair Karl Niklas Joan Lent Noteboom, RMO Daniel Walker, Town Engineer Mary Bryant, Admin. Ass't Town Board Meeting 01/03/94 Agenda Item No. 8 Appointment of Signers on Town Accounts Resolution No. 4 WHEREAS, John Whitcomb has been elected to serve the Town as Supervisor beginning 01/01/94 and, WHEREAS, Supervisor Whitcomb has appointed Catherine Valentino to serve as Deputy Supervisor, now therefore be it RESOLVED, that John G. Whitcomb and Catherine Valentino be the official signers on the following accounts: Genera 1 General Outside Village Hi ghway Water & Sewer Capital Projects Lighting Districts Fire Protection Trus t & Agency Super 7 Savings Cornell Tennis Ctr South Farm Enterprises Cornell GEIS 01-201 01-101- 02-201 04-201 10-201- 05-101- 02-101- 05-201- 12-201- 01-304- 01-304- 01-304- -002604 •056567 -002604 •002604 002604 056567 056567 •002604 002604 196932 255793 157287 MOVED: Councilman Klein SECONDED: Councilwoman Grigorov DATE: January 3, 1994 rJi: Joan Went Noteboom, Town Clerk Carried Unanimously Town Board Meeting 1/3/94 Agenda 11em No. 9 Town Board 1994 Appointments Town of Ithaca Boards, Committees, & Commissions Resolut ion No. 5 BE IT RESOLVED, the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca hereby appoints the following individuals to serve on the Town of Ithaca Boards, Committees, and Commissions as listed for the terms of office indicated: Southern Cavuga Lake Intermunicipa 1 Water Commission; J ohn Whi t comb Shirley A. Raffens perger 1/1/94 1/1/94 t o t o 12/31/95 12/31/94 Plannine Board: Robert Kenerson, Chair , Member 1/1/94 1/1/94 t o t o 12/31/94 12/31/97 Zoning Board of Aooeals; Edward Austen, Chair Edward King , Member 1/1/94 1/1/94 to t o 12/31/94 12/31/98 Ethics Board: , Member 1/1/94 t o 12/31/98 Conservation Board: Candace Cornell, Chair Phillip Zarriello, Vice-Chair Phillip Zarriello, Member Richard Fischer, Member Janet Hawkes, Member 1/1/94 1/1/94 1/1/94 1/1/94 1/1/94 t o t o t o t o t o 12/31/94 12/31/94 12/31/95 12/31/95 12/31/95 Sewer Joint Sub-Commit tee: John G. Whitcomb Frank Liguori Thomas Richard 1/1/94 1/1/94 1/1/94 t o t o t o 12/31/95 12/31/94 12/31/94 Agriculture Committee: Elsie McMillan, Member Alan & Debbie Teeter, Members 1/1/94 1/1/94 1/1/94 t o t o t o 12/31/95 12/31/95 12/31/95" \ TB Re s. No. 5 1/3/94 Page 2. Intermunicipa 1 Youth Commission Committee; 1/1/94 to 12/31/95*** Marc Kaplan 1/1/94 to 12/31/95 (Cayuga Heights Representative) Catherine Valentino 1/1/94 to 12/31/95 (Town Board Liaison) Human Services Coalition; Judy D. Boggess No Terra Involved Metropolitan Planning Organization; John G. Whitcomb No Term Involved Inter-Municipal Recreation Coraraitteet Catherine Valentino No Terra Involved ***Appointraents to be made at a later date. MOVED: Councilman Klein Carried Unanimously SECONDED: Councilman Conley DATED: January 3, 1994 Joan Lent Noteboom, Town Clerk Town Board Meeting 1/3/94 Agenda Item No. 10 Recommendations of Appointments t o Tompkins County Board of Representatives Re s o1u t i on No. 6 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca hereby recommends to the Tompkins County Board of Representatives the appointment of the following individuals to the listed Tompkins County Board. Council, and Committee for the terms of office indicated: Tompkins Countv Economic Advisory Board: Nancy Wilson 1/1/94 to 12/31/96 Tompkins Countv Environmental Management Council: Candace Cornell 1/1/94 to 12/31/95 Tompkins Countv Solid Waste Management Advisory Committee: David Stotz No Term Involved Tompkins Countv Planning Board; James Ainslie 1/1/94 to 12/31/96 MOVED: Council woman Grigorov SECONDED: Councilman Con ley DATED: January 3, 1994 Carried Unanimously Joan Lent Noteboom, Town Clerk Town Board Meeting 1/3/94 Agenda Item No. 11 Attendance Additional Personnel to NTS Association of Towns Annual Meeting Re s o1u t i on No. 7 WHEREAS, the Town Board adopted a resolution on December 13, 1993 approving the attendance of Town of Ithaca elected officials, and staff at the NYS Association of Towns Training School and Annual Meeting on February 20 -23, 1994; and WHEREAS, Candace Cornell, Chair of the Conservation Board and Louise Raimondo, Planner I have requested permission to also attend said meeting; now therefore be it RESOLVED, that the Town of Ithaca Town Board hereby approves the attendance of Candace Cornell and Louise Raimondo at the NYS Association of Towns 1994 Training School and Annual Meeting to be held in New York City on February 20 -23, 1994; and be it further RESOLVED, the Town Board also approves the payment for overnight lodging ($117 to $137 nightly estimate); the registration fee ($60.00); meals and incidental expenses ($34.00 per day); and travel on the cooperative Tompkins County bus for each individual attending said Training School and Annual Meeting. MOVED; Supervisor Whitcomb Carried Unanimously SECONDED: Councilworaan Valentino DATED; January 3, 1994 Joan Lent Noteboom, Town Clerk Town Board Meeting 1/3/94 Agenda Item No. 12 Town Justice's 1993 Reports and Dockets Resolut ion No. 8 WHEREAS, Town Justice. Merton Wallenbeck and Town Justice, Warren Blye have presented their 1993 Annual Reports and/or Dockets to the Town Board as required by Town Law; now therefore be it RESOLVED, the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca hereby accepts for filing by the Town Clerk the Annual Reports and/or Dockets of Town Justice, Merton Wallenbeck, and Town Justice, Warren Blye for the year 1993. MOVED: Supervisor Whitcomb Carried Unanimously SECONDED; Councilwoman Valentino DATED: January 3, 1994 P Joan Lent Noteboom, Town Clerk