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TOWN BOARD MEETING
August 7 , 2000
5 : 30 O'clock P . M .
AGENDA
1 . Call to Order.
2 . PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE .
3 . Report of Tompkins County Board of Representatives .
4 . Report of Fire Commissioners .
5 . PERSONS TO BE HEARD .
6 . 6 : 30 p . m . - PUBLIC HEARING : To consider a " LOCAL LAW REDUCING THE
BUSINESS INVESTMENT EXEMPTION UNDER SECTION 485- B OF THE REAL
PROPERTY TAX LAW" .
7 . Consider SEAR related to a " LOCAL LAW REDUCING THE BUSINESS
INVESTMENT EXEMPTION UNDER SECTION 485- B OF THE REAL PROPERTY
TAX LAW" .
8 . Consider adoption of a " LOCAL LAW REDUCING THE BUSINESS INVESTMENT
EXEMPTION UNDER SECTION 485- B OF THE REAL PROPERTY TAX LAW" .
9 . 6 : 45 p . m . - PUBLIC HEARING : To consider a " LOCAL LAW ELECTING A
RETIREMENT INCENTIVE PROGRAM AS AUTHORIZED BY CHAPTER 867
LAWS OF 2000 FOR THE ELIGIBLE EMPLOYEES OF THE TOWN OF ITHACA" .
10 . Consider SEAR related to a " LOCAL LAW ELECTING A RETIREMENT
INCENTIVE PROGRAM AS AUTHORIZED BY CHAPTER 86 , LAWS OF 2000
FOR THE ELIGIBLE EMPLOYEES OF THE TOWN OF ITHACA" .
11 . Consider adoption of a " LOCAL LAW ELECTING A RETIREMENT INCENTIVE
PROGRAM AS AUTHORIZED BY CHAPTER 86 , LAWS OF 2000 FOR THE
ELIGIBLE EMPLOYEES OF THE TOWN OF ITHACA" .
Town Board Agenda
8/7/00
Page 2 .
12 . Consider resolution of appreciation to James Ainslie , former Planning Board
Member.
13 . Consider Intermunicipal Recreation Partnership Program .
14 . Consider approval of purchase of audio/recording equipment for Town Hall .
15 . Consider change orders for the construction of the New Town Hall .
16 . Consider authorization to apply for a grant for the Agricultural Land Preservation
Program .
17 . Consider hiring consultant to monitor the Cornell University Lake Source Cooling
Project .
18 . Consider speed limit reduction on Maple Avenue and Forest Home Drive .
19 . Discuss Fall Newsletter articles .
20 . Consider resolution authorizing the placement of a crossing guard at Winthrop
Drive .
21 . Consent Items : Consider resolution approving and/or authorizing the following :
a . Town Board Minutes - 7/ 10/00
b . TOWN OF ITHACA WARRANTS
c . SCLIWC WARRANTS
d . Appointment Interviewing Committee - Planning Board Member
e . Establishment Petty Cash Funds - Town Justices
22 . Report of Town Officials :
a . Town Clerk/Receiver of Taxes
b . Highway Superintendent
c . Director of Engineering
d . Director of Planning
e . Director of Building/Zoning
f. Budget Officer
g . Human Resources Specialist
h . Attorney for the Town
Town Board Agenda
8/7/00
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23 . Report of Town Committees
24 . Review of Correspondence .
25 . Consider Work Plan Priorities for 2001 :
a . Town Supervisor
b . Town Clerk/Receiver of Taxes/Records Management Officer
c . Highway Superintendent
d . Director of Engineering
e . Director of Planning
f. Director of Building/Zoning
g . Human Resources Specialist
h . Budget Officer
i . Attorney for the Town
26 . Consider motion to ADJOURN .
TOWN BOARD MEETING
August 7 , 2000
ADDITIONAL AGENDA ITEMS
21 . Consent Agenda Items :
f. Authorization to Attend Administration of Criminal Justice Course
1 . 6 : 00 p . m . - Consider modification to easement at 114 West King Road .
TOWN OF ITHACA
TOWN BOARD
AUGUST 7 , 2000
5: 30 O' clock P. M .
At a regular meeting of the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca , Tompkins County, New York ,
held at the Town Hall , 215 North Tioga Street , there were present :
PRESENT: Catherine Valentino , Supervisor; Mary Russell , Board Member ; Carolyn Grigorov, Board
Member; David Klein , Board Member; Bill Lesser, Board Member; Tom Niederkorn , Board Member.
EXCUSED : Ed Conley, Board Member.
PRESENT: Joan Lent Noteboom , Town Clerk ; John Barney, Attorney for the Town (excused Q 9 : 02
p . m . ) ; Dan Walker, Director of Engineering ; Fred Noteboom , Highway Superintendent ; Jonathan
Kanter, Director of Planning ; Andrew Frost , Director of Building/Zoning ; Judith Drake , Human
Resource Specialist ; Al Carvill , Budget Officer.
OTHERS: Lauren Bishop, Ithaca Journal ; Bob Romanowski , Ithaca Fire Department ; Henry Theisen ,
34 Clinton House ; Teresa HSU .
Call to Order: The Supervisor called the meeting to order at 5 : 33 p . m . , and led the assemblage in
the Pledge of Allegiance .
Supervisor Valentino — I thought it would be appropriate , as with ships , to christen this building
tonight as Ithaca Town Hall . Forevermore , it should never be referred to again as the "Old Post
Office".
The Town Board and Department Heads enjoyed a toast of sparkling grape juice to honor the first
Town Board meeting held in the new Town Hall.
Supervisor Valentino — I would like to thank Mr. Walker for all the hours he put in helping us put this
project together.
I would also like to thank Mrs. Noteboom . She had us very organized during our move to the new
facility. We were able to find our files and start serving the community quickly.
I would also like to thank Mrs. Drake for the time she spent organizing our security system and other
relevant systems .
Ms . Titti also deserves special recognition for the work she put in on our computers and networking .
I have been proud of our entire staff . Many, many times they have worked very hard , they are
- productive and give me the information I need when going to meetings and making presentations .
They know what I am talking about . Their efforts help the Town of Ithaca have a good standing with
other municipalities because of their work . I was never prouder of our staff than I was during our
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move . Every employee put forth -great effort in getting us moved . They did whatever had to be do
to get us here without complaints . We are fortunate to have such an outstanding staff" .
Councilman Lesser — I would like to recognize Supervisor Valentino for having the vision to seeing
that this was possible , and to see the transformation of this building into a fine Town Hall .
Agenda Item No 4 — Report of Fire Commissioners :
Bob Romanowski , Ithaca Fire Commissioners - I would like to congratulate the Town on the new
facility. It is a great way to start the new century.
The review of the Ithaca Fire Department 2001 budget proposal will take place at the Board of Fire
Commissioners regular monthly meeting , Tuesday, August 8t' . The department has been asked to
submit various budget scenarios , and to submit negative three percent and zero percent increases .
Both would require layoffs or specific cuts . We will submit our special budget with provisions that
cope with reality.
The Fire Department has a website with an address of www. ifd@baka . com . The site has been
updated with new information , graphics and the general appearance .
This year we are discussing having a " Medal Day". The concept includes presenting all significa
fire department awards on the same day. it will provide a greater opportunity to focus on t
significance of the achievement of fire department personnel . The event would be held the same d
as the fire department Memorial Service at the City Cemetery on the Saturday ending Fire Preventio
Week, (October 14"
There are some people who have gone "out of their way" to serve Ithaca and the Town of Ithaca . I
think this "Medal Day ' is appropriate . We need to dedicate an entire day to memorial services and
presentation of awards to deserving people .
The City Disaster Plan resolution has gone to the County Board to redefine the Tompkins County
Emergency Management Group .
The County Communications and 911 program are progressing slowly. There have been many
roadblocks . The Ithaca Fire Department position statement regarding the 800- megahertz
communication system appears on the website .
The Fire Department' s position as to street blockages is that such actions interfere with direct and
timely actions to providing emergency service to affected areas . It jeopardizes the safety and well
being of some of our citizens .
I talked with Supervisor Valentino regarding an unexpected truck purchase for about $300 . 00
There would be substantial savingsn in ordering it now. The timing is such that the price w
guaranteed if order before August 16 It is a much lower price than normally charged .
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Due to factory scheduling , delivery will not be for another 1 . 5 years . Bonding and provisions will be
on a seven year schedule . The Ithaca Common Council unanimously passed a resolution approving
the purchase without discussion .
Supervisor Valentino — Under our agreement with the City, any capital expenditure in excess of
$25 , 000 has to be approved by the Town Board .
Mr. Romanowski — Payment for the truck will not be due for at least one year.
Supervisor Valentino — The City is going to bond the expense of the truck . Their rationale is that
ordering now gives them substantial savings . They were able to get an agreement when they
purchased two fire trucks last year that they could purchase another fire truck this year at the same
price . According to City figures it will save over $52 , 000 by purchasing the truck at this time . There
is a truck in the fleet that needs to be replaced .
Mr. Romanowski — The truck needing replacement is a 1972 pumper. The body is failing apart even
though the pump mechanism still works . The purchase of this new truck is necessary. We will save
about 16% , Supervisor Valentino has the detailed information .
Supervisor Valentino — I will pass the information to board members for their review . We can
consider a resolution later in the meeting after they review the information . I did not receive the
information until this afternoon .
Councilman Lesser —What is the 7 year replacement cycle ?
Mr. Romanowski — We have a replacement cycle for equipment depending upon the life span of the
equipment. Some are longer than 7 years . The small squad cars are on a smaller replacement
basis . This area is hard on large pieces of equipment which have to travel up and down the hills .
Keeping the equipment in working order is a maintenance intensive process .
Councilman Niederkorn — Has the fire department practiced around the road barriers? Do they know
how they will get around them if there is a fire in certain locations?
Mr. Romanowski — If there is an emergency in that area it necessitates finding out which side the
barrier is on . Then they have to figure out a route that is most efficient . It is one of the reasons why
public safety should come first . The Fire Department agreed to a 90- day trial with the barriers in
place . It is beyond the 90-day trial . The Fire Department 's position is that it is something that should
be addressed . There should be alternatives . It takes an extra 2 or 3 minutes to go around the
barriers , and that could be too late .
Other Business :
Supervisor Valentino — Kevin Kauffman sent a thank you note to staff and board members for the
`sympathy card sent to him upon the passing of his son .
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I would also like to thank Mr. Carvill for his hard work helping us to keep on track of our expenses f .
the new Town Hall . 1 should have mentioned it earlier. The move to the new facility was a great
team effort .
Additional Agenda Item No 1 — Modification to Easement at 114 West King Road :
Henry Theisen , 34 Clinton House — Thank you for putting this issue on the agenda with such short
notice . We are under pressure to have a closing , which we cannot have until we resolve the
easement .
This is a matter of a sewer pipe underground across the property. When my client bought the
property, there was no recorded easement. She did not know that there was an underground sewer
pipe when she bought the property in 1972 . In 1988 , they built an addition to the house and still did
not know about the sewer pipe at that time. It was not discovered that the sewer pipe existed until
recently. The surveyor showed that it was present .
I have discussed this with Attorney Barney and would like to ask that the Town agree that if anything
happens with the sewer pipe , such that it needs to be repaired , instead of excavating the pipe that it
be relocated around the house . Until that point in time , the owner of the house would not take any
action to ask that the pipe be removed .
Attorney Barney — I have talked with Mr. Walker and there is a sewer line under the house . The
was an easement that was not recorded . Mr. Theisen 's suggestion would be a reasonab
accommodation to the situation . It was unclear if this could be done without affecting the use of the
line . The grade might be a problem .
Mr . Walker — I think that we could work around it . We could still get a minimal grade .
Attorney Barney — The proposed resolution authorizes the Town Supervisor and the Town Engineer
to execute a modified easement . It would allow the pipe to be maintained in its current location until
such time as it needs to be moved . The easement would be granted to move the line 20 feet east .
Mr . Theisen — The new location should have a provision that should it become necessary to excavate
the pipe that the Town restore the ground to its former standard .
Councilman Klein — If we had to move the pipe would we need an easement from the neighbors ?
Attorney Barney — The GEIS map looks as if the deck is on the property next door . The rest of the
map suggests that there is about 12 feet between the corner of the deck and the property line . It
would be adequate to put a line in . The line would run along the property line . It would be a narrow
area .
Councilman Klein — Is that a reasonable engineering practice?
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Mr. Walker — We could get it around the deck . We would have to put a manhole on the corner of the
turn . It would not be a problem .
Councilman Klein — How deep is the pipe?
Mr. Walker — The pipe in the area is about 9 feet deep . We would not remove the existing pipe .
There is a 95% chance that we will not have to touch the pipe . If we had to replace it , we would
realign it and work from the ends . I do not think that we would be excavating the pipe .
Councilman Lesser — In the language it states , "temporary easement with the continued existence of
a pipeline under the house" . Who determines when the temporary ends?
Attorney Barney — I think we can modify it to state that it remains as long as there is no need to deal
with the pipe . I do not think we would need to dig further into the ground .
I would like to add to the fifth resolved , " if it becomes necessary to repair or replace the sewer line ,
the Town would absorb all expense" .
This sewer line was done as part of the South Hill Sewer Project. It was the basis for the
consolidation of all sewer and water districts in the Town of Ithaca . It was estimated at one level .
When the bids came in , because of the rock and expense , the individual assessments would have
been astronomical . In the excitement of trying to deal with the issue of value and cost some of the
easements were not filed .
Resolution No. 112 - Modification to Easement 114 West Kinq Road.
WHEREAS, the Town of Ithaca received an easement for the installation of a sewer line from
Clayton Poole dated April 10, 1968 relating to a sewer line across premises known generally as 114
West King Road, Ithaca, New York; and
WHEREAS, the sewer line for which the easement was obtained was indeed installed across
the property; and
WHEREAS, it now appears that the written easement itself was not recorded in the Tompkins
County Clerk's Office; and
WHEREAS, subsequent to the installation of the sewer line the house located on 114 West
King Road was, in 1988, expanded pursuant to a Building Permit issued by the Town of Ithaca, which
addition was constructed over the sewer line unbeknownst to the then owners of the property; and
WHEREAS, this situation has recently come to the attention of the owner of the property who
has requested that because of the failure to record the easement, the Town modify the easement by
agreeing to move the sewer pipe if necessary in the future; and
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WHEREAS, the Town is willing to agree to such modification,
NOW, THEREFORE, it is hereby
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca agree to the modification of the
easement relating to the sewer line on 114 West King Road, such modification to consist of the
granting of a permanent easement for the pipeline as laid outside the bounds of the house, a
temporary easement for the continued existence of the pipeline under the house, and an agreement
on the part of the Town that should it become necessary to do so to repair or replace the sewer line
the Town would, in the future, at the Town 's expense, relocate the portion of the line under the house
approximately 20 feet eastward so that the line would be physically outside the foundation for the
house and the deck, all as shown on a map entitled "Map of Survey No. 114 West King Road, Town
of Ithaca, Tompkins County, New York " dated July 8, 2000 made by Robert S. Russler, Jr. ; and it is
further
RESOLVED, that the Town Supervisor and Director of Engineering are each authorized to
execute such agreements or modifications to easements as either of them may deem necessary or
appropriate, in consultation with the Attorney for the Town, to effectuate the intent of the foregoing
resolution.
MOVED Councilman Lesser. SECONDED Councilwoman Russell. A vote on the motion resulted
follows: Supervisor Valentino, aye; Councilwoman Russell, aye; Councilwoman Grigorov, a
Councilman Klein, aye; Councilman Lesser, aye; Councilman Niederkorn, aye. Carried unanimousl
Agenda Item No. 5 — PERSONS TO BE HEARD :
There were no persons present to be heard .
Agenda Item No 12 — Resolution of Appreciation to James Ainslie, Former Planninq Board
Member : See Attachment # 1 .
Supervisor Valentino — He was a valuable member of the Planning Board . His point of view will be
greatly missed .
Resolution No. 113 - RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION TO JAMES AINSLIE.
WHEREAS, JAMES AINSLiE was appointed to the Town of Ithaca Planning Board effective
May 10, 1993, and has served continuously on the Board since that date; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Ainslie has chosen to retire from further service as Member of the Planning
Board effective June 30, 2000; and
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WHEREAS, during many of those years Mr. Ainslie was designated specifically as the
representative of Agricultural interests on the Board; and
WHEREAS, during his more than seven years of service, Mr. Ainslie has demonstrated an
ability to balance the needs of the Town with the needs of development applicants, has intelligently
and capably utilized and applied the planning processes of the Town; has ably represented the point
of view of those citizens of the Town involved in agricultural pursuits as well as the general citizenry
as a whole, and has, with wisdom and wit diligently attended to the business of the Planning Board in
all its ramifications to the Town and its citizens; and
WHEREAS, the Town of Ithaca is indebted to Mr. Ainslie for his outstanding service as a
Planning Board Member and wishes to express its appreciation to him for his service;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca, on
behalf of the Town, its citizens and residents, expresses its sincere gratitude to James Ainslie for his
diligent and exemplary service to our community.
MOVED Supervisor Valentino, SECONDED Councilman Niederkorn. A vote on the motion resulted
as follows: Supervisor Valentino, aye; Councilwoman Russell, aye; Councilwoman Grigorov, aye;
Councilman Klein, aye, Councilman Lesser, aye; Councilman Niederkorn, aye. Carried unanimously.
Adopted Unanimously this 7th day of August, 2000.
enda item No. 13 — intermunici al Recreation Partnership Program :
Supervisor Valentino — I am pleased with the proposed agreement . This is truly a partnership that is
not completely dependent upon the City of Ithaca Youth Bureau . It makes it open to being able to
look at other providers , and being cost effective. Everyone has spent a great deal of time and effort
to bring this together. Councilwoman Russell and I would like a vote of approval on the agreement
so that we can move forward with our other partners .
Councilwoman Russell — We are looking for an increased contribution from the County in this
proposal .
Supervisor Valentino — We are hopeful that this will go through . It brings the County in as a real
partner, as it should be. It does not increase the contribution of the Town of Ithaca .
Councilman Klein — It states , "for 2001 the Recreational Planning Group recommends that the
$ 185 , 000 in net operating costs of programs be split four ways . The Town of Ithaca would contribute
one quarter of the cost . The City would contribute one quarter and the County would contribute one
quarter. The smaller municipalities would share the cost of one quarter".
upervisor Valentina — We currently give close to $ 160 , 000 . After we pay the program cost , the
alance of it for this year will offset the cost of the facilities . The City, Town and County will look to
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hire a consultant to evaluate the facilities and help us make them cost effective . The Town ' s shar
would be $5 , 000 . It is an increase over what we spent before .
This group spent a lot of time looking at the facilities before we reached this agreement . We have a
lot of good background information . We narrowed the scope of what a consultant would have to do .
A consultant would be a great service to the community.
Councilman Lesser — Are the expenditures ongoing costs that do not cover most of the facilities?
Supervisor Valentino — This proposal adds up to $ 185 , 000 . It covers the programs run by the
Recreation Partnership . It also includes some of the facilities cost and administration .
Councilman Lesser — Does it include routine maintenance of facilities , but not major replacements?
Supervisor Valentino — Correct . It does not include capital costs . The Partnership decided that we
needed to separate program costs from capital costs . We needed to look at the programs and what
they cost. Then we would hire a consultant to look at the facilities to determine what we need to do
from there .
We have traditionally paid towards the facilities . It works out that almost half of the participants ar
from the Town of Ithaca . We did not want to see the facilities shut down . It would be an over
increase of $5 , 000 , if the County is willing to help with the consultant .
Councilman Niederkorn — What is the position of the smaller municipalities ?
Supervisor Valentino — The Town of Caroline is part of the agreement . Danby is looking at the
agreement favorably. We have discussed this at the Municipal Officers' Association . We have a
good feeling that the other municipalities are looking at this favorably.
Councilwoman Russell — We worked hard to make sure that this was what they wanted . We are
hopeful that they will support it . We are also communicating with the Town of Lansing in hopes that
they will look favorably on joining the Partnership .
Supervisor Valentino — The Town of Lansing and the Town of Newfield are the only two
municipalities that do not belong to the Partnership . The Town of Lansing is beginning to talk about
it . They seem to be leaning towards joining the Partnership . There has been some interest
expressed from Newfield that we have not heard before . It would be a wonderful thing if we could get
every municipality to join .
Councilman Niederkorn — The Town of Dryden has made contributions , but have their Supervisor or
Board members participated ?
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Supervisor Valentino — Their Town Clerk has been at the meetings on a regular basis . She has kept
them informed . Their Supervisor has been at the Tompkins County Municipal Officers' Association
meetings .
Resolution No. 114 - Approval of Proposal for Recreation Partnership Program
WHEREAS, Catherine Valentino, Town Supervisor and Mary Russell, Councilwoman have
presented a proposal entitled the RECREATION PARTNERSHIP, A Proposal for the Future drafted
by the Inter-Municipal Recreation Planning Group to the Town Board for their review and
consideration of approval; and
it WHEREAS, the Town Board has discussed and reviewed the said proposal; now therefore be
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca hereby approves the terms and
conditions outlined in the said RECREATION PARTNERSHIP, A Proposal for the future.
MOVED Councilwoman Grigorov, SECONDED Councilwoman Russell, a vote on the motion
resulted as follows: Supervisor Valentino, aye, Councilwoman Russell, aye; Councilwoman. Grigorov,
aye; Councilman Klein, aye; Councilman Lesser. aye; Councilman Niederkorn, aye. Carried
unanimously.
Agenda Item No. 14 - Purchase of Audio/Recording Equipment for Town Hall •
Mr. Walker - The board had a proposal from a local retailer in the packet . It is about $5 , 000 less
than the other proposal . They have looked at the site . We can save some money with the
microphones as we have more floor stands for the microphones than we first thought . We could get
the price down to about $8 , 000.
Supervisor Valentino - I think that this would be an adequate system .
Councilman Klein - We will have wall cabinets and speakers mounted on the wall . Could you
describe the system ?
Mr. Walker - We will have microphones similar to the microphones on the stands . Part of cabling will
go through trays under the tables . The cables will run under the floor to the back corner.
The cabinet will be a steel cabinet with its back permanently attached to the wall . It can be opened
from the front door to access the controls . The entire cabinet can be opened to access the wiring .
The wiring will come up through the conduit , through the baseboard and into the cabinet. It will not
be visible . The speaker wires will run along the top of the windowsill and be out of sight .
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The architectural feature on the wall of the board room does limit placement of the speakers . Th
proposal is to have two speakers facing the court . The only microphone wire will be leading out to
the public microphone .
The amplifier on the courtside will sit in a cabinet behind the clerk station . There will be four
microphone jacks installed in the base of the judges' bench . A microphone wire will be at each table .
A microphone jack will serve the witness area . Another microphone wire will serve the jury area .
Councilman Klein — Will the recording system tie into it?
Mr. Walker — Yes . We are looking at a shelf under the table or small unit that would sit on the table .
We can use the same tape recorders .
Councilman Klein — What about the assisted listening devices?
Mr. Walker — If we have to provide them there will an output on the amplifiers .
Councilman Klein — Mr. Frost , are we required to have assisted listening devices?
Mr. Frost — They have to be available . They do not need to be permanent in the room .
Mrs . Noteboom — In all of our public notices , we state any persons with disabilities or heari
impairments have to notify us at least 48 hours prior to the meeting if they need assistance . Then v
have to be able to provide the assistance .
Mr . Frost — I can look into it .
Councilwoman Russell — I think that it is something that we should do .
Councilman Klein — I would like to authorize the Town Engineer to also purchase assisted listening
devices .
Resolution No 115 - Approval of Purchase of Audio/Recording Equipment.
WHEREAS, the Town Engineer has been soliciting quotes for the purchase of audiolrecording
equipment for the Town Board meeting room in the Town Hall, and
WHEREAS, Stellar Stereo, Inc. 702 Elmira Road, Ithaca, NY 14850 submitted the quote
which most closely meets the needs of the town, now, therefore be it
RESOLVED, the Town Board hereby approves of the submitted proposal for the purchase of
audio/recording equipment and authorizes the Town Engineer to purchase the said equipment at
cost not to exceed $9, 000. 00 from Stellar Stereo, Inc. .. and be it further
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RESOLVED, the Town Engineer is further directed to purchase the .necessary assisted
listening devices to comply with the New York State Building Code. Said purchase shall be included
in the amount not to exceed $9, 000. 00.
MOVED Supervisor Valentino, SECONDED Councilwoman Russell. A vote on the motion resulted
as follows: Supervisor Valentino, aye; Councilwoman Russell, aye; Councilwoman Grigorov; aye;
Councilman Klein, aye; Councilman Lesser aye; Councilman Niederkorn, aye. Carried unanimously.
Agenda Item No. 6 — PUBLIC HEARING ; Consider, " LOCAL LAW REDUCING THE BUSINESS
INVESTMENT EXEMPTION UNDER SECTION 485- B OF THE REAL PROPERTY TAX LAW' ' :
Supervisor Valentino opened the public hearing at 6:30 p. m. The Town Clerk had proof of posting
and publication. With no persons present to be heard, Supervisor Valentino closed the public
hearing at 6.31 p. m.
Agenda Item No. 7 - SEQR ; " LOCAL LAW REDUCING THE BUSINESS INVESTMENT
EXEMPTION UNDER SECTION 485=B OF THE REAL PROPERTY TAX LAW" :
Supervisor Valentino — We discussed this previously, and were all in agreement that we would like to
eliminate the exemption .
Resolution No. 116 = SEQR: Local Law Reducing the Business investment Exemption Under
Section 485-B of the Real Property Tax Law.
WHEREAS, this action is the enactment of a local law reducing the business investment
exemption under Section 485-B of the Real Property Tax Law; 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 August 7, 2000, has reviewed and
accepted as adequate the Short Environmental Assessment Form, Parts I and 11 for this action; nowt.
therefore be it
RESOLVED, that the Town of Ithaca Town Board hereby 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 Lesser, SECONDED Councilman Niederkom. A vote on the motion resulted as
follows: Supervisor Valentino, aye; Councilwoman Russell, aye; Councilwoman Grigorov, aye;
Councilman Klein, aye; Councilman Lesser, aye; Councilman Niederkorn; aye. Carried unanimously.
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Agenda Item No. 8 — Adoption : " LOCAL LAW REDUCING THE BUSINESS INVESTMEN
EXEMPTION UNDER SECTION 485- 13 OF THE REAL PROPERTY TAX LAW" : See Attachment
#2.
Resolution No. 117 - ADOPTION OF LOCAL LAW REDUCING THE BUSINESS INVESTMENT
EXEMPTION UNDER SECTION 485=B OF THE REAL PROPERTY TAX LAW.
WHEREAS, a resolution was duly adopted by the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca for a
public hearing to be held by said Town Board on August 7, 2000, to hear al interested parties on a
proposed local law entitled "A LOCAL LAW REDUCING THE BUSINESS INVESTMENT
EXEMPTION UNDER SECTION 485-B OF THE REAL PROPERTY TAX LAW"; and
WHEREAS, notice of said public hearing was duly advertised in the Ithaca Journal; and
WHEREAS, said public hearing was duly held on said date and time at the Town Hall of the
Town of Ithaca and all parties in attendance were permitted an opportunity to speak on behalf of or in
opposition to said proposed local law, or any part thereof, and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Part 617 of the Implementing Regulations pertaining to Article 8
(State Environmental Quality Review Act) it has been determined by the Town Board that adoption
said proposed local law would not have a significant effect upon the environment and could b
processed without further regard to SEQR, now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca hereby adopts said local law entitled
"A LOCAL LAW REDUCING THE BUSINESS INVESTMENT EXEMPTION UNDER SECTION 485- B
OF THE REAL PROPERTY TAX LAW, " a copy of which is attached hereto and made a part of this
resolution; and' it is further
RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk be and she hereby is directed to file said local law with the
Secretary of State, the State Board of Equalization and Assessment and the Tompkins County
Assessor as required by law.
MOVED Councilman Lesser, SECONDED Councilwoman Russell. A vote on the motion resulted as
follows: ROLL CALL VOTE: Supervisor Valentino, aye; Councilwoman Russell, aye; Councilwoman
Grigorov, aye; Councilman Klein, aye; Councilman Lesser, aye; Councilman Nieder.korn, aye.
Carried unanimously.
Agenda Item No 15 — Change Orders for the Construction of the New Town Hall :
Mr . Walker — The change orders are not finalized . I am still negotiating with the contractor on some
smaller items . Our total contract should be about $ 1 , 065 , 000 . It is $96 , 000 more than the origin
bid price . It is within the limit of 10% .
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Supervisor Valentino — Have you outlined the changes ?
Mr. Walker — Yes . I have been getting the documentation together.
Agenda Item No. 16 — Apply for Grant for Agricultural Land Preservation Program :
Mr. Kanter — There was a proposed resolution in the packet . We have a short time frame as grant
applications are due August 31st. We are not sure which property will be included in the application .
We have put the worse case scenario money amount in the resolution . We would like the board to
authorize applying for the grant in an amount not to exceed $276 , 375 in State funds . Our local share
would be $92 , 925 . The local share can include cash contributions , as well as " in kind" contributions .
We are working on what properties would be included , but it is likely it will be less than this amount .
The amount in the resolution would include seven parcels totaling 458 acres of land .
Supervisor Valentino — Does this include all the properties we have appraisals for?
Mr. Kanter — No . There are several other options looked at that would include different combinations .
They are less than the worse case money scenario .
Councilman Lesser — What is the likelihood of getting the grant? Are the numbers based on the
assessed evaluations?
Mr. Kanter — For most of the properties the numbers are based on appraisals that have been
completed . There has not been an appraisal on one property that one was based on assessed
value . We also factored in the 10% escalated cost . It will take time for the State program to be set
up . It would then be another year before the purchases happened .
This year the State program is not requiring completed appraisals in order to qualify. The appraisal
on many of the properties which have not been done can be done later.
The likelihood of obtaining the grant is hard to determine . Grants are going to be very competitive .
There are a number of communities in the state that are beginning to participate in the program . We
have received good feedback from state officials , and they have encouraged us to apply.
Councilman Niederkorn — What kind of flexibility is built into this ? Could the money be spent on one
parcel ? Are we limited to what we apply for and not go beyond that?
Mr. Kanter — We will be limited to what we applied for, and to the specific properties . The state will
inspect the properties . The state will be approving it based on their evaluation and criteria . They
also look at the overall plan .
Councilman Niederkorn — Do we have farmers willing to sell acreage for a certain amount of money?
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Mr. Kanter — We are negotiating with farmers . We have to have a letter from the landowners befor
we complete the grant application , and we have to get them within the next three weeks .
Councilman Niederkorn — Has the Agricultural Preservation Committee had a chance to look at the
properties?
Mr. Kanter — We have not met with the committee .
Councilman Lesser — At one point someone mentioned additional funding from a foundation and a
non -public source . Is that progressing ? Is that an aspect of this proposal ?
Mr. Kanter — That issue is progressing separately. We are . hesitant to include it within the terms of
local matching funds. We do not know if it will be successful . We would be able to use it in
conjunction or separately from this application . There is close to $83 , 000 in our reserve fund for this
program .
Councilwoman Russell — Could we count the donations as part of the 25% local match ?
Mr. Kanter — We could count it towards this 25 % local match , or use it for future applications .
Mr. Carvill — Does the amount of our reserve funding strengthen the potential of our getting th
grant?
Mr. Kanter — Yes .
Supervisor Valentino — It shows our ability to be able to move forward .
Mr. Carvill — Within the 2000 budget there is $25 , 000 appropriated . If the board would like to
increase the reserve then this might be the appropriate time to take action .
Agenda Item No. 9 — PUBLIC HEARING : " LOCAL LAW ELECTING A RETIREMENT INCENTIVE
PROGRAM AS AUTHORIZED BY CHAPTER 86 , LAWS OF 2000 FOR THE ELIGIBLE
EMPLOYEES OF THE TOWN OF ITHACA
Supervisor Valentino opened the public hearing at 6:45 p. m. The Town Clerk had proof of posting
and publication. Supervisor Valentino postponed the public hearing until 6:50 p. m.
Agenda Item No. 16 Cont' d :
Supervisor Valentino — There is $25 , 000 from the operating budget that we could use . Do we need
if for the parks?
Mr. Carvill — This money is coming from the General Part Town Fund . Parks are funded by th
General Fund .
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Supervisor Valentino — We could consider passing a resolution to move the money.
Councilwoman Russell — I think that would be appropriate .
Councilman Lesser — Is any flexibility lost if we direct it specifically to this project?
Mr. Carvill — The board has established by resolution a reserve that is specifically designated as
monies to be used for the purchase of development rights . Once the money is deposited it cannot be
used for another purpose .
Supervisor Valentino — I do not think that I would like to transfer any funds at this point , unless it
would strengthen our chances for the grant .
Mr. Kanter — I think that we have sufficient funds in the reserve for the current application . We could
wait later in the year to transfer other monies .
Supervisor Valentino — I think we can wait . We do not need to strengthen this proposal at this point .
Councilwoman Russell — We do have a gap . The amount quoted is $92 , 000. The amount in the
reserve is $82 , 000 . Is that a problem ?
Mr. Kanter — It would be including the most number of properties . We can add in the grant budget
the staff time and legal fees .
Resolution No. 118 - AUTHORIZATION TO APPLY FOR STATE GRANT FOR AGRICULTURAL
LAND PRESERVATION PROGRAM.
WHEREAS, the Town Board has adopted an updated Park, Recreation and Open Space Plan
(December 1997, and said Plan identifies the preservation of farmland as an important priority far the
town. and
WHEREAS, the Park, Recreation and Open Space Plan proposes a voluntary Purchase of
Development Rights (PDR) program to further the goal of preserving farmland, and the Town Board
is actively pursuing the implementation of such a PDR program, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board has adopted a Policies and Procedures Manual ('July 12, 1999)
with specific guidelines and criteria for implementation of the Agricultural Land Preservation Program,
and
WHEREAS, the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets has announced the
availability of grants under the Environmental Protection Fund and the Clean Water./Clean Air Bond
Act for the implementation of agricultural and farmland protection plans, and
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WHEREAS, the cost-share ratio for these funds has been established at 75 percent State an
25 percent local for both funding sources, and
WHEREAS, the Town has received a number of applications from farm owners interested in
participating in the PDR program, and has had appraisals completed on a number of these parcels
(although appraisals are not required as a pre-condition to apply for grant fund's under the above
programs), and
WHEREAS, an estimated range of potential acquisition costs for the agricultural conservation
easements on the subject properties is up to $368, 500, and
WHEREAS, grant applications are due on August 31, 2000. now, therefore be it
RESOLVED, that Catherine Valentino. as Supervisor of the Town of Ithaca, is hereby
authorized to file an application for funds from the New York Department of Agriculture and Markets
in accordance with the provisions of the State Environmental Protection Fund and the State Clean
Water/Clean Air Bond Act, in an amount not to exceed a total of $276, 375 in State funds; which
requires a local share not to exceed $92, 125, and upon approval of said request to enter into and
execute an agreement with the State for such financial assistance to the Town of Ithaca for the
Agricultural Land Preservation program.
MOVED Councilwoman Grigorov, SECONDED Councilwoman Russell. A vote on the moti
resulted as follows: Supervisor Valentino, aye; Councilwoman Russell, aye; Councllwoman Grgero
aye; Councilman Klein, aye; Councilman Lesser, aye; Councilman Niederkom.. aye. Carried
unanimously.
Agenda Item No. 9 Cont' d .
Supervisor Valentino opened the public hearing at 6:50 p. m. The Town Clerk had proof of posting
and publication. With no persons present to be heard. Supervisor Valentino closed the ,public
hearing at 6:51 p. m.
Agenda Item No 10 — SEQR • " LOCAL LAW ELECTING A RETIREMENT INCENTIVE PROGRAM
AS AUTHORIZED BY CHAPTER 86 LAWS OF 2000 FOR THE ELIGIBLE EMPLOYEES OF THE
TOWN OF ITHACA
Resolution No 119 - SEQR • Local Law Electing a Retirement Incentive Program As Authorized bY
Chapter 86 Laws of 2000 For the Eligible Employees of the Town of Ithaca .
WHEREAS, this action is the enactment of a local law electing a retirement incentive program
as authorized by Chapter 86, Laws of 2000 of the State of New York, for the eligible employees
the Town of Ithaca : and
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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 August 7, 2000, has reviewed and
accepted as adequate the Short Environmental Assessment Form, Parts I and 11 for this action; now,
therefore be it
RESOLVED, that the Town of Ithaca Town Board hereby 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 Supervisor Valentino, SECONDED Councilman Lesser. A vote on the motion resulted as
follows: Supervisor Valentino, aye; Councilwoman Russell, aye; Councilwoman Grigorov, aye;
Councilman Klein, aye; Councilman Lesser, aye, Councilman Niederkorn, aye. Carried unanimously.
Agenda Item No. 11 - Adoption : " LOCAL LAW ELECTING A RETIREMENT INCENTIVE
PROGRAM AS AUTHORIZED BY CHAPTER 86 , LAWS OF 2000 FOR THE ELIGIBLE
EMPLOYEES OF THE TOWN OF ITHACA" . See Attachment #3.
Councilwoman Russell - Is "electing" the proper phrasing for this local law?
Attorney Barney - It is an election by the Town to offer the incentive . I think that it is based on a form
resolution that the State Retirement system sends out with their announcement that it is available . It
is an election by the Town to offer it . It is an election by the employee if they choose to take it . It is
relatively descriptive .
Councilman Lesser - Does this give Town employees an option as made available by the State?
Attorney Barney - The State has adopted an opportunity for employees to get one month 's additional
credit of service for each year they have been employed if they elect to retire. The previous test was
that you would have to show that the person would be replaced by someone whose salary would cost
no more than 50% of the salary of the person who is retiring .
Mrs . Drake - The Town has to show that they can save 50% over two years with this program .
Councilman Lesser - Is it being done to extend benefit to our employees ? in some cases it can be a
benefit to the employer.
Mrs . Drake - It does give a benefit to the employee if they opt to retire . They can earn up to 3 years
more credit . Someone with 27 years of service could retire at 30 years without having an _v reduction .
It is also a benefit to the Town .
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Attorney Barney — There is a cost to the Town . The Town pays the cost of the extra benefit . It ca
be paid in a lump sum or over a five year period .
Councilman Klein — Do we know what our potential expenditure is?
Mrs. Drake — There is one Highway employee who is looking at it seriously. Otherwise , we would not
have brought it before the board .
Councilman Klein — Will this have a saving to the Town ?
Mrs . Drake — It is based on a percentage of his final average salary. We have an option of paying it
in one lump sum or over five years . if he does not retire now because of the incentive , he is likely to
retire next year. We are giving him the opportunity to retire between October and December with the
opportunity to get three more years of service .
Supervisor Valentino — Is he a longtime employee?
Mr. Noteboom — He has worked for the Town since 1988 . He has been in the system much longer.
He worked for Cornell for 24 years . He has over 30 years service .
Councilman Klein — If he takes the early retirement there is a cost to the Town .
Supervisor Valentino — We would be able to hire an entry- level person at considerably less than wh
this person was making . We have always offered this benefit to our employees .
Attorney Barney — I do not think that the cost is a large amount . The percentages of the payroll are
about 1 %. The three year benefit might be 3 to 4% of his pay.
Mrs . Drake — We think that it will cost the Town between $ 10 , 000 and $ 15 , 000 .
Mr . Carvill — Historically, for a former employee we have paid an average of $ 18 , 000 to capture the
years of service for the early retirement benefit .
Mrs . Drake — That particular person had a much higher salary . It would not be paid until we pay our
annual bill in December of 2001 .
Councilman Lesser — Does it work by whoever this individual is employed by at the time of retirement
picks up the amount of the twelve years of service? Would Cornell contribute?
Attorney Barney — The Town would pick up the amount of the incentive . Cornell has already
contributed .
Supervisor Valentino — I do not have a problem with adopting this . We hire at entry level salaries th
people who replace people who take advantage of the early retirement incentive .
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Resolution No. 120 - ADOPTION OF LOCAL LAW ELECTING A RETIREMENT INCENTIVE
PROGRAM AS AUTHORIZED BY CHAPTER 86 LAWS OF 2000 FOR THE ELIGIBLE
EMPLOYEES OF THE TOWN OF ITHACA.
WHEREAS, a resolution was duly adopted by the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca for a
public hearing to be held by said Town on August 7, 2000, to hear all interested parties on a
proposed local law entitled "A LOCAL LAW ELECTING A RETIREMENT INCENTIVE PROGRAM AS
AUTHORIZED BY CHAPTER 86, LAWS OF 2000 FOR THE ELIGIBLE EMPLOYEES OF THE
TOWN OF ITHACA °; and
WHEREAS, notice of said public hearing was duly advertised in the Ithaca Journal; and
WHEREAS, said public hearing was duly held on said date and time at the Town Hall of the
Town of Ithaca and all parties in attendance were permitted an opportunity to speak on behalf of or in
opposition to said proposed local law, or any part thereof, and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Part 617 of the Implementing Regulations pertaining to Article 8
(State Environmental Quality Review Act) it has been determined by the Town Board that adoption of
said proposed local law would not have a significant effect upon the environment and could be
tF rocessed without further regard to SEQR, now., therefore, be it
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca hereby adopts said local law entitled
LECTING A RETIREMENT INCENTIVE PROGRAM AS AUTHORIZED BY CHAPTER 86, LAWS
2000 FOR THE ELIGIBLE EMPLOYEES OF THE TOWN OF ITHACA, " a copy of which is
attached hereto and made a part of this resolution; and it is further
RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to file said local law with
the Secretary of State as required by law.
MOVED Supervisor Valentino, SECONDED Councilwoman Russell. A vote on the motion resulted
as follows: ROLL CALL VOTE: Supervisor Valentino, aye; Councilwoman Russel? aye;
Councilwoman Grigorov, aye; Councilman Klein, aye, Councilman Lesser, aye; Councilman
Niederkorn, aye. Carried unanimously.
Agenda Item No. 17 — Hiring Consultant to Monitor Cornell University Lake Source Coolino
Proiect:
Supervisor Valentino — The Committee interviewed the consultant .
Mr . Kanter — Materials were included in the packet . We asked the consultant to submit a proposal ,
and they did so in a timely manner. The total services they are proposing to provided would be
covered by the $50 , 000 that Cornell is paying the Town . The proposal looks exactly like what we
talked about at the interview.
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Supervisor Valentino — I am glad they outlined the services for years 1 through 4, and 5 .
Mr. Kanter — They were knowledgeable . They did a lot of research about the Lake Source Cooling
Program . They came into the interview well educated . They offered us preliminary suggestions .
Supervisor Valentino — The Committee is recommending that we hire Benchmark Environmental
Engineering ,
Mr. Kanter — The only condition in the resolution is that we need to give Cornell the opportunity to
interview and talk with our perspective consultant before we hire them , but Cornell can only make
recommendations to us about the consultant .
Councilman Klein — They do not have a right to reject the consultant .
Mr. Kanter — Our consultant does not have a right to reject the Cornell monitoring plan . This is on an
advisory basis and a courtesy to Cornell .
Councilman Lesser — Does this layout an appropriate three year objective?
Mr. Kanter — Yes . It is a five year agenda . Years four and five are very minor. Years one and thre
are the most important years of monitoring . I am comfortable with the proposal as it is outlined .
would use this as a basis for drawing up the contract with them .
Councilman Klein — What kind of contract do we have to enter into?
Mr. Kanter — We need to enter into a consultant contract.
Councilman Klein — They have requested a $5 , 000 retainer.
Attorney Barney — When we dealt with the University we needed to have the money in hand so we
could disperse it out .
Mr . Kanter — At the interview, Benchmark indicated that they would be billing on a quarterly basis
based on hours they worked during the past quarter. They also indicated that they would be willing
not to submit an invoice until after we have had Cornell 's initial deposit into our escrow account .
Councilman Lesser — If the project survives the three year hurdle , is it likely to be permitted into the
indefinite future?
Mr. Kanter — Yes . That is one alternative .
Attorney Barney — It is a five year renewable permit .
Mr . Kanter — The permit expires in March 2003 . The permit was issued before the project started .
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Attorney Barney — It is not an indefinite future . It is renewed every five years .
Councilman Niederkorn — The consultant knows that we are not on bad terms with Cornell . He also
knows that there are people who will be critical no matter what or how many consultants say
something. He understands that there has to be a thorough and continuous dialog with Cornell ' s
consultant.
Supervisor Valentino — This authorizes the Supervisor to enter into a contract with the consultant .
We have not signed the contract . If we get negative feedback from Cornell after their review of the
consultant , we are not bound to hire the consultant .
Attorney Barney — We do not want to sign the contract until we have feedback from Cornell .
Mr. Kanter — We would provide Cornell with the same materials that we received . Then we would
give Cornell the opportunity to interview Benchmark. Benchmark indicated that they would be willing
to meet with Cornell .
Councilman Klein — Do we draft the contract?
�. Attorney Barney — I have a typical independent contractors form that would be used .
Resolution No. 121 - AUTHORIZATION TO CONTRACT FOR SERVICES OF BENCHiV1ARK
ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING & SCIENCE TO ASSIST WITH MONITORING OF CORNELL
UNIVERSITY'S LAKE SOURCE COOLING PROJECT.
WHEREAS, the Town of Ithaca and Cornell University entered into an agreement in a letter
dated June 10, 1998, whereby Cornell University will reimburse the Town up to $50, 000 towards the
costs of a consultant/scientist chosen by the Town to provide an independent review of the impacts
of the operation of the Lake Source Cooling system on the Cayuga Lake water quality; and
WHEREAS, the Town of Ithaca now desires to hire a consultant to provide the above-
described services, and has circulated a Request for Qualifications from interested consulting firms
and scientists. and
WHEREAS, the Town has received qualifications statements from several potentially qualified
consulting firms, and based on those statements, has conducted an interview with Benchmark
Environmental Engineering & Science, located in Buffalo, N. Y. , and has subsequently received a
proposal from Benchmark Environmental outlining the basic work items and costs of proposed
services; and
WHEREAS, based on the interview and the materials submitted, the Town Board believes that
Benchmark Environmental can provide the necessary services to assist the Town in monitoring the
impacts of the Lake Source Cooling system; and
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WHEREAS, in the letter of agreement, Cornell University has requested the right to review,
interview, and comment on the Town 's preferred consultant; now, therefore be it
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca does hereby authorized the
Supervisor of the Town of Ithaca to enter into a contract with Benchmark Environmental Engineering
& Science to provide the aforementioned services as outlined in Benchmark Environ,mental's
proposal regarding the monitoring of the Lake Source Cooling system, conditioned upon first offering
Cornell University the opportunity to review, interview, and comment on Benchmark Environmental as
the Town 's preferred consultant, and be it further
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca does hereby approve an amount not
to exceed $50, 000. 00 in total to compensate Benchmark Environmental Engineering & Science for
services rendered, said funds to be provided to the Town by Cornell University as specified in the
letter of agreement dated June 10, 1998,
MOVED Councilman Niederkom, SECONDED Councilwoman Russell. A vote on the motion resulted
as follows: Supervisor Valentino, aye; Councilwoman Russell, aye; Councilwoman Grigorov, aye;
Councilman Klein, aye; Councilman Lesser., aye; Councilman Niederkomn, aye. Carried unanimous'!y.
The board took a brief recess from 7: 10 p. m, until 7.35 p. m.
Agenda Item No. 15 Cont' d :
Mr. Walker — Change orders 1 , 29 3 and 4 have been approved and paid . Change order 5 is listed
separately because it is the structural foundation for the Buffalo Street ramp . It is a large number. It
did not include the fact that the contractor replaced the wall twice . It was their mistake . We are not
paying for it .
Change order 6 is the re-working of the east wall . The masonry metal on line 8 is the back wall of the
workroom . The wall between the loading dock and workroom did not have enough detail . There was
additional work that needed to be done once they stripped the existing material . We had to put new
lintels in . As they dismantled some items , they found there was not active support for the doorways
that were being installed . We had to rebuild the structures .
The mezzanine wall is the mechanical mezzanine room that is Over the conference room and offices
on the side wall . It called for an additional wall between our mechanical space and the Post Office
space . This space is above the Post Office space . The wall between the two spaces is made of 518"
sheet rock on both sides . We added a third wall in the space . We extended the wall down to the
end of the building 20 feet , and added a door.
The architects did not take into account that we had an extension toward the elevator shaft that was
not required . This gave better functionality and had a reduction in the cost . They had to build abo
half as much wall .
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The access ladder to the mezzanine is a protective ladder in the hallway. There are no provisions for
a permanent ladder in the contract . Access to the area is not frequent , but we do have our rooftop
unit that is accessed through the mezzanine to a roof hatch . It has shut down twice in the last two
weeks because of power outages , and we have had to reset it .
The roof deck replacement and additional work are extensions of roofing that was bad along the
parapet wall that we had to replace . The cost is less than what we would have paid for a unit price .
As part of the agreement with the Post Office , they are paying for part of the sidewalk replacement
because it was bad before we bought the building .
We realigned the stone gutter and flashing of the stumpers on the existing part of the building . The
detail proposed was not going to work. Upon inspection of the gutters , everything was in good
shape . We decided not to incur additional cost for a change order because the detail was not going
to work right . It was about twice the amount the architect estimated .
There were a number of items needing additional finishing work . The windows were tipped at odd
angles. The contract called for them to be repainted . It did not call for them to be reset or for trim
work to make sure they closed tightly.
Supervisor Valentino — It looked unfinished without the trim .
,Mr. Walker — The next item is extra work to enclose the ductwork over the curved feature . The
ductwork is in the upper part of the yellow wall . It is high in the mezzanine. It is not balanced
between the two sides . It was off center. We boxed it in to make it centered .
Supervisor Valentino — When we found out that there were no it mechanicais" behind the mezzanine I
wanted the curved feature to be removed . I had a big debate with the architects over it . I gave in to
them when I should not have. I do not understand the features .
Mr. Walker — The Post Office did not level their floor so our brick placing was going to be wrong .
That needed to be corrected . The Post Office has to do some concrete work , and I am going to send
a letter to the Post Office suggesting that they reimburse us for it .
The extra work to the Buffalo Street ramp dealt with the additional telephone conduits that went
through the form work for future cable . There was also a storm drain that was not shown on the
drawings that they had to form around .
The additional drywall trim work was beyond the contract . That work included boxing in and finishing
the columns . There were some unfinished spaces we came across during demolition .
Item 7 is for the drywall for the wall across from the Clerk' s Office . The wall was going to have post
office boxes exposed . We are not going to be getting the post office boxes within the next two or
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three months . There were holes in the walls and the floors that the general contractor is patching .
There is some debate about which trade is responsible for it . I will talk with each of the contractors .
There was some extra trim work on the curve feature .
The hardwood trim on top of the wall in the boardroom will be about $2 , 000 .
Councilman Klein — Are we getting a credit on the steel handrail ?
Mr. Walker — Yes. We are getting a $2 , 400 credit for the handrail . We are still negotiating because
there are some items they did not do that we should be getting credit for.
Councilman Lesser — Was there something from our last meeting regarding the Post Office not
providing something for the wall between the spaces?
Mr. Walker — There is a hallway between the old loading dock and the emergency exit for the Post
Office . Under our negotiations we were going to finish the back wall with brick cross . Our finish was
going to end at the corner, which we did . The Post Office does not remember agreeing to finish the
wall .
Supervisor Valentino — I remember having a meeting to discuss the wall . I do not know if 4V
received a letter agreeing to it .
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Mr. Walker — We are sending a claim letter to the Post Office regarding the sidewalk and the curbing
they were to put in to support the brick that they did not do. We could also include the brick for the
wall .
Councilman Lesser - Is the sidewalk repair a separate project ?
Mr. Walker — We had a parking lot landscaping item in the project. We did not do any of it under the
general contract. We hired a contractor to do the sidewalk . The work is complete . The City provided
new granite curb and our contractor set it .
I am going to send a letter to the City asking if they are going to pay us for the labor to put it in . It
was a total of $ 17 , 000 . It included setting the curb . We are not going to spend the $6 , 000 budgeted
for landscaping . We are going to do it ourselves .
The Post Office owes us $2 , 500 for the sidewalk as there were portions which were bad prior to our
purchase of the building . The City cited them for the sidewalk .
Councilman Lesser — Are there other associated costs ?
Mr . Walker — This is most of it . We are still negotiating some of the figures which might be reduce
There is a letter from the general contractor suggesting that we delayed the work enough that it co.
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them $40, 000 extra in administrative costs . Since we are still waiting for the roof for our boiler
entrance in the back, they have not mentioned anything about us delaying them . The doors arrived
the week before we moved in .
The HVAC contractors sent me a letter saying that we delayed them , but we did not get the rooftop
unit design and the curb unit from them , that delayed everyone else . He gave us a letter for extra
costs . I am going to respond . The air conditioner has quit twice . We are still waiting for training on
how to run the system .
Councilman Klein — Where is the main control ?
Mr. Walker — The main control is in the rooftop unit . There is another control that runs the boiler in
the basement . The rooftop unit has a communications port. We are able to plug a computer into it
and talk to it . We are getting the software from Carrier .
Supervisor Valentino — The change orders are not final . We are still negotiating .
Attorney Barney — The board should wait to consider approval of these change orders until the next
meeting so that there are final figures .
Supervisor Valentino — Are some of the numbers final figures ?
Mr. Walker — Change Order 5 is complete. It is not going to change.
Supervisor Valentino — We can approve Change Order 5 and then wait on the others . Is the change
order for the electrical work final for $7 , 634 . 07?
Mr. Walker — Yes . It is finalized .
Supervisor Valentino — We can approve the electrical change order as well .
Mr . Carvill — I have expenditures of $ 1 , 058 , 000 the Town Board has already approved . Mr. Walker
has the total general construction cost at $ 1 , 065 , 000. The net change order is an increase of
$6 , 541 . The total of everything is approximately $25 , 000 above the residual we have left .
Supervisor Valentino — Some of these items have been paid . Change orders 1 through 4 have been
approved and paid .
Mr. Carvill — The general construction contract is already budgeted at $ 1 , 058 , 000 . The total that is
presented here is $ 1 , 065 , 000. In the general construction contract there is $34 , 000 remaining to be
spent .
Mr. Walker — We are within the budgetary limitations of the capital project .
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Councilman Lesser — Does it include the rest of the change orders ?
Supervisor Valentino - These are separate contracts .
Mr. Walker — Total for all four contractors on this project is $ 1 , 652 , 000 . This is under the original
$ 1 . 7 million .
Supervisor Valentino — I am comfortable with Change Order 5 . We need to look at the other change
order requests next month .
Councilman Lesser — It would be helpful for the next meeting if Mr. Carvili and Mr. Walker could
discuss the numbers beforehand .
Resolution No 122 - Change Order No. 5 Ithaca Town Hall Renovation and Construction.
BE IT RESOLVED, the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca hereby approves and authorizes the
payment of the General Construction Contract Change Order No. 5, Ithaca Town Hall Renovation
and Construction, in the amount of $ 14, 863. 00 for the structural foundation for the Buffalo Street
steps.
MOVED Supervisor Valentino, SECONDED Councilman Lesser. A vote on the motion resulted
follows: Supervisor Valentino, aye, Councilwoman Russell, aye; Councilwoman Grigorov, ay
Councilman Klein, aye; Councilman Lesser, aye; Councilman Niederkorn, aye. Carried unanimously.
Agenda Item No 18 — Speed Limit Reduction on Maple Avenue and Forest Home Drive :
Mr. Noteboom — The Town of Dryden is going to be requesting a 30 mph speed limit on their portion
of Forest Home Drive to Route 366 . The remaining portion is 25 mph . We are requesting a 30 mph
speed limit from the end of Caldwell Road to the Dryden town line .
The City speed limit on Maple Avenue is 30 mph . The County has a speed limit on Pine Tree Road .
It makes sense to include our portion of Maple Avenue ,
n have a speed
limit posted ,
Supervisor Valentino — Maple Avenue does of p p
Councilwoman Russell — Is the speed limit on Forest Home Drive going to be increased ?
Mr. Noteboom — No . There is not a posted speed limit on that section of Forest Horne Drive . The
remaining portion from Cornell to East Avenue , to the upstream bridge is 25 mph . The portion to the
Dryden town line and Route 366 is 55 mph . The Town of Dryden has put trails off Forest Home Drive
and are requesting a reduced speed limit at 30 mph . Cornell Public Safety asked us to consider the
reduction of the speed limit .
Councilwoman Russell — I do not understand the second "Whereas" .
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Mr. Walker — Forest Home Drive is 25 mph between the upstream bridge and Cornell .
Councilwoman Russell — It would helpful to note that the current speed limit on that section is 55
mph .
Councilman Lesser — Are the speed limits to be enforced by the Sheriff's Department ?
Mr. Noteboom — This is what was requested . The State has to approve the reduction .
Councilman Lesser — If it is approved , we should send a letter to the County Sheriff to encourage
them to enforce it.
Mr. Walker — Cornell Public Safety would like to enforce it .
Supervisor Valentino — We should make notification to the enforcement officers routine .
Resolution No. 123 - Speed Limit Reduction Request Maple Avenue,
WHEREAS, Maple Avenue is a road within the Town of Ithaca and a reduction of the speed
limit has been requested for the portion of the road from the Ithaca City line to Pine Tree Road, and
WHEREAS, the City of Ithaca speed limit is 30 MPH for their portion of the road; and
WHEREAS, Pine Tree Road, a Tompkins County road has a speed limit of 35 MPH; now,
therefore be it
RESOLVED, the governing Town Board hereby requests, through the County of Tompkins
that the State of New York Traffic Safety Division consider a linear speed limit of 30 MPH for the
portion of Maple Avenue from the Ithaca City line to Pine Tree Road.
MOVED Supervisor Valentino, SECONDED Councilwoman Grigorov. A vote on the motion resulted
as follows: Supervisor Valentino, aye, Councilwoman Russell, aye; Councilwoman Grigorov, aye;
Councilman Klein, aye; Councilman Lesser, aye; Councilman Niederkorn, aye. Carried unanimously.
Resolution No. 124 = Speed Limit Reduction Request Forest Home Drive.
WHEREAS, Forest Home Drive is a road within the Town of Ithaca, and a reduction of the
speed limit from 55 MPH to 30 MPH, has been requested from the upstream bridge to the Dryden
town line: and
WHEREAS, remaining portion, within the Town of Ithaca, of Forest Home Drive is 25 MPH;
and
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WHEREAS, the Town of Dryden will be requesting a 30 MPH speed limit on Forest Home
Drive from the Dryden town line to Route 366; now, therefore be it
RESOLVED, the governing Town Board hereby requests, through the County of Tompkins,
that the State of New York Traffic Safety Division consider a linear speed limit of 30 MPH for the
portion of Forest Home Drive from the upstream bridge to the Dryden town line.
MOVED Supervisor Valentino, SECONDED Councilwoman Russell. A vote on the motion resulted
as follows: Supervisor Valentino, aye; Councilwoman Russell, aye; Councilwoman Grigorov, aye;
Councilman Klein, aye; Councilman Lesser, aye; Councilman Niederkorn, aye. Carried unanimously.
Agenda Item No. 19 — Fall Newsletter Articles :
Supervisor Valentino — I had some residents speak to me about the dentist and doctor office at the
foot of Snyder Hill Road on Pine Tree Road . They expressed that it is nice to see people keep their
property looking nice . There are homes in the Town where people have taken extraordinary care . It
was requested that we acknowledge some of the owners of those properties . We could take a
picture and say how much we appreciate people taking the extra effort .
Councilman Niederkorn — There is a nice fence on Coddington Road where there are alway
beautiful flowers .
Supervisor Valentino — We could highlight some areas in the Town . It will acknowledge people wh
have done something visually pleasing .
Councilwoman Russell — We would need their approval to put their picture in the newsletter.
Supervisor Valentino — We need to include fall brush and leaf pick- up dates .
Councilman Klein — We might want to include an article about the Lake Source Cooling consultant .
Mr . Kanter — We could include an article on the move to the New Town Hall . We could announce a
grand opening ceremony. The newsletter will be completed and sent out in late September, early
October,
n opening in earl
— I too late . We would like to do our grad ope g y
u ervisor Valentino That would be
Supervisor
Councilman Lesser — Would we want to include anything on the PDR grant in the newsletter?
Mr. Kanter — We could include a short article .
Agenda Item No 20 — Replacement of a Crossing Guard at Winthrop Drive :
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Mr. Noteboom — The Northeast Elementary School has requested a crossing guard at Winthrop
Drive . It is a very dangerous crossing area . We are asking the board to establish a crossing guard in
that area . We have made arrangements for a crossing guard . We would not be hiring anyone .
Mrs. Drake — We had two crossing guards on Warren Road who worked two different shifts. One
was for the DeWitt School and the other for the Northeast School . We will be moving one of the
crossing guards down to this location and leaving the one crossing guard to do a double shift on
Warren Road . We are not hiring anyone new.
Supervisor Valentino — Will it be additional hours ?
Mrs . Drake — It will be two additional hours for Mr. Schrier per day.
Councilman Klein — It was suggested that we install "No Standing" signs on Winthrop Drive . We
have had " No Parking" signs installed . There are many people who sit in their cars .
Councilwoman Russell — Where would people be able to pick-up their children ?
Councilman Klein — They can pick them up down the road . There is a right angle bend in the road .
The sidewalk is across the bend .
Supervisor Valentino — Does the school provide any parking ?
Councilman Klein — They did add a pull-off area a few years ago , and then they installed "No
Parking" signs near the crossing area .
Mr. Noteboom — We would need to amend the Traffic Ordinance to place those signs .
Resolution No. 125 - Authorizing the Placement of a Crossing Guard at Winthrop Drive
WHEREAS, the Northeast Elementary School authorities have requested that a crossing
guard be placed at the Northeast Elementary School cross walk on Winthrop Drive. and
WHEREAS, Winthrop Drive has a large number of buses and automobile traffic at the
beginning and end of the school day; and
WHEREAS, this creates a hazardous situation for the school children crossing Winthrop Drive,
now, therefore be it
RESOLVED, the governing Town Board does hereby establish the placement of a crossing
guard on Winthrop Drive at the Northeast Elementary School.
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MOVED Councilman Niederkorn, SECONDED Councilman Lesser. A vote on the motion resulted as
follows: Supervisor Valentino, aye; Councilwoman Russell, aye; Councilwoman Grigorov, aye;
Councilman Klein, aye; Councilman Lesser, aye; Councilman Niederkorn, aye. Carried unanimously.
Agenda Item No. 21 — Consent Items :
Resolution No 's - 126(a)w126(d) - Consent Agenda Items,
BE IT RESOLVED, that the governing Town Board of the Town of Ithaca hereby approves
and/or adopts the resolutions for Consent Agenda Items No. 21 (b)-21 (c), and 21 (e)-21 (f) as
presented. Agenda Item No. 21 (a), (Town Board minutes 7110100) will be considered at the next
regular meeting in September; and Agenda Item No. 21 (d) will be considered separately.
MOVED Councilman Lesser, SECONDED Supervisor Valentino. A vote on the motion resulted as
follows: Supervisor Valentino, aye; Councilwoman Russell, aye; Councilwoman Grigorov, aye;
Councilman Klein, aye; Councilman Lesser, aye; Councilman Niederkorn, aye. Carried unanimously.
b. TOWN OF ITHACA WARRANTS
Resolution No 126(a) . Town of Ithaca Warrants.
WHEREAS, the following numbered vouchers have been presented to the Ithaca Town Boa
for approval of payment; and
WHEREAS, the said vouchers have been audited for payment by the said Town Board, now
therefore be it
RESOLVED, that the governing Town Board hereby authorizes the payment of the said
vouchers in total for the amounts indicated.
VOUCHER NO. 2206=2286 TOTAL ABSTRACT: $398, 840086
General Fund $ 46, 855. 78
Part- Town Fund $ 1 , 120. 68
Highway Fund $ 10, 778. 55
Water Fund $ 171 , 012. 63
Sewer Fund $ 123, 882. 14
Ithaca Town Hall Capital Project $ 18, 658. 05
Lighting District Funds $ 1 114. 17
Debt Service Fund $ 25, 418. 86
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MOVED Councilman Lesser, SECONDED Supervisor Valentino. A vote on the motion resulted as
follows: Supervisor Valentino. aye; Councilwoman Russell, aye; Councilwoman. Grigorov, aye;
Councilman Klein, aye; Councilman Lesser, aye; Councilman Niederkorn, aye. Carried unanimously.
c. SCLIWC WARRANTS
Resolution No. 1261b) - Southern Cayuga Lake lntermunicioal Water Commission Warrants.
WHEREAS, the following numbered vouchers for the Southern Cayuga Lake Intermunicipal
Water Commission have been presented to the governing Town Board . for approval of payment, and
WHEREAS, the said vouchers have been audited for payment by the said Town Board; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, that the governing Town Board hereby authorizes the payment of the said
vouchers.
FUND TITLE VOUCHER NO. AMOUNT
Operating Fund 395-473 $ 141 , 568. 41
1998 SCADA Capital Project 419 $ 136. 91
1999 Chemical Bulk Storage Project 418, 419, 422, $ 1 , 842. 82
443, 470
MOVED Councilman Lesser, SECONDED Supervisor Valentino. A vote on the motion resulted as
follows: Supervisor Valentino, aye; Councilwoman Russell, aye; Councilwoman Grigorov, aye;
Councilman Klein, aye; Councilman Lesser, aye; Councilman Niederkorn, aye. Carried unanimously.
e. Establishment Petty Cash Funds — Town Justices
Resolution No. 126(c) - Resolution To Establish Petty Cash Funds - Town Justices '.
WHEREAS, Town Justice Raymond Bordoni and Town Justice Clarence Larkin have
expressed the need to each have a petty cash fund in the amount of $50. 00 in order that they may
more effectively process payments received; and
WHEREAS, Town Law, Section 64, 1 -a. , provides that the Town Board, "may by resolution
establish a petty cash fund for any town officer or head of a department or office in arty town . . . , " and
WHEREAS, the Town Board has discussed establishing the said petty cash funds for the
Town Justices . and they have determined there is a need for such funds; now, therefore be it
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RESOLVED, the governing Town Board under Town Law, Section, 64, 1 -a. ; does hereby
establish a petty cash fund in the amount of $50. 00 each for Town Justice Raymond Bordoni and
Town Justice Clarence Larkin; and, be it further
RESOLVED, the Town Supervisor and Town Budget Officer are hereby authorized and
directed to make any and all necessary accounting and financial transactions to establish the said
petty cash funds.
MOVED Councilman Lesser, SECONDED Supervisor Valentino. A vote on the motion resulted as
follows: Supervisor Valentino, aye; Councilwoman Russell, aye: Councilwoman Gngorov, aYe;
Councilman Klein, aye; Councilman Lesser., aye; Councilman Niederkorn, aye. Carried unanimously.
f. Authorization to Attend Administration of Criminal Justice Course
Supervisor Valentino — This course would be taken by Judge Bordoni 's Court Clerk .
Resolution No, 126(dl - Authorization to Attend Administration of Criminal Justice Course
WHEREAS, the Administration of Criminal Justice Course is being offered by the Tompkins
Cortland Community College (TC3), on Tuesdays and Thursdays, September - December 2000, from
2:30 p. m. - 3:45 p. m. ; and
WHEREAS, attendance at the said program will benefit the Town of Ithaca Court by providing
additional training to Cindy Wasleff, Court Clerk; now, therefore be it
RESOLVED, that the governing Town Board of the Town of Ithaca does hereby authorize the
attendance of Cindy Wasleff, Court Clerk to the Administration of Criminal Justice Course, at TC3, on
Tuesdays and Thursdays, September - December 2000: and be it further
RESOLVED, the $412 program cost is to be expended from A1110, 410.
MOVED Councilman Lesser, SECONDED Supervisor Valentino. A vote on the motion resulted as
follows: Supervisor Valentino, aye; Councilwoman Russell, aye; Councilwoman Grigorov, aye;
Councilman Klein, aye; Councilman Lesser, aye; Councilman Niederkorn, aye. Carried unanimously.
a. Town Board Minutes — 7/10/00
Councilman Klein — I have a problem with the minutes when we were discussing the culvert and
driveway repair policy. It seemed like they transcribed the wrong sections of the tape . It was very
hard to decipher the final resolution .
Councilman Lesser — We had to interrupt the discussion for a public hearing or for the "Persons to be
Heard " item .
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Supervisor Valentino — We did interrupt the discussion for a while .
Councilman Klein — On page 22 , we have Agenda Item No . 16 , Driveway Policy. Then we have a
Resolution 95 and 97 . It was amended . Then on page 24 , we start talking about Agenda Item No .
17 , Culvert Repair, Page 27 jumps back to Agenda Item No , 16 .
Mrs . Noteboom — That is what happened . We went back to it .
Councilman Lesser — We raised an issue and then went back to the proceeding one for a similar
consideration .
Councilman Klein — Page 28 ends the discussion . It states to see Resolution No ' s . 95 and 97 above .
I think that it was amended . I am not sure that we went back to the resolution . I think I know what
we discussed .
Supervisor Valentino — We used to attach the actual resolution .
Mrs . Noteboom — The resolutions are included in the body of the minutes .
Supervisor Valentino — Are they the resolutions that we passed ?
Mrs . Noteboom — Yes . The resolutions included in the minutes are the resolutions that were
approved by the board . We use a different format for the mail-out . It eliminates additional paper.
Councilman Klein — The Culvert Repair Policy resolution stated that we adopted the policy as
granted . It is written with the provision that the Highway Superintendent can modify the policy. The
Driveway Policy is drafted , but the Highway Superintendent needs Town Board approval .
Attorney Barney — The amendments should be in the policy itself . The intention was that the special
circumstance was to be added to the policy.
Mrs . Noteboom — On Page 23 , Resolution Numbers 95 and 97 are shown . There were technically
two resolutions because of the discussion , The original motion , Resolution Number 95 , was the two
"Whereas" and the "Resolved". Then there is the amendment in bold . The original motion does not
include the amendment in bold . Then I showed the amendment as being part of the complete
resolution .
Attorney Barney — The resolve related to the deviation is an amendment to the policy itself . It was
not to be put into the resolved . We amended the policy and not the resolution . We could have the
minutes show that the policy was amended and the policy was adopted .
Supervisor Valentino — We did not amend the resolutions , we amended the policy.
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Councilman Lesser — On Page 31 , it was I and not Councilman Niederkorn that voted against the
temporary one- way on Judd Falls Road southbound .
Councilman Klein — I think that the date for the one- way southbound is incorrect . The traffic counts
are being done in September. The road will be one-way in October.
Mr . Noteboom — I do not think that we changed the dates in the resolution . We run into the risk of
snow towards the end of October. Traffic counts then become very difficult .
Councilman Klein — We were going to do traffic counts in September. Then the road would be one -
way in October. The resolution states September 1st to November 1St.
Councilman Lesser — I do not think that we formally amended the resolution .
Mr. Kanter — I think that it was understood from the discussion .
Supervisor Valentino — I think we should postpone the approval of the minutes until next month .
d. Appointment Interviewing Committee — Planning Board Member:
Councilman Klein — We have two Planning Board Members willing to serve on the committee , but n
Town Board Members .
Supervisor Valentino — We already decided on the two Town Board members .
Councilman Klein — One of the members from the Planning Board was just appointed .
Mr. Kanter — No one else volunteered to be on the committee.
Supervisor Valentino — Councilman Klein and Councilman Niederkorn are the Town Board
representatives who will serve on the committee .
Mr . Kanter — There were two volunteers , the Planning Board did not pass a formal resolution .
Resolution No 127 - Appointment Interviewing Committee - Planning Board Member.
WHEREAS, a vacancy exists on the Town of Ithaca Planning Board as a result of the
resignation of James Ainslie, (Term: 5111/98- 12/31/00); and
WHEREAS, the Town Board wishes to appoint an Interviewing Committee made up of (2,)
Town Board members. (2) Planning Board members, and the Town Planner to conduct. interviews fir
the vacant seat; now, therefore be it
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RESOLVED, the Town Board hereby appoints the following persons to the Interviewing
Committee to interview candidates for the vacant seat on the Planning Board:
Town Board Member - David Klein
Town Board Member - Thomas Niederkorn
Planning Board Member - Rod Howe
Planning Board Member - Tracy Mitrano
Town Planner - Jonathan Kanter
/MOVED Councilwoman Grigorov, SECONDED Councilman Lesser. A vote on the motion resulted as
follows: Supervisor Valentino, aye; Councilwoman Russell, aye; Councilwoman Grigorov aye;
Councilman Klein, aye, Councilman Lesser, aye; Councilman Niederkorn, aye. Carried unanimously.
Other Business — Purchase of Fire Engine/Pumper Vehicle :
Supervisor Valentino — I think that this is the first time we have seen a City resolution approving the
purchase of a fire truck.
Attorney Barney — This is a follow- up of the 1998 contract . This is the third fire engine on the same
contract . The urgency is that they had a fixed price for one year.
Supervisor Valentino — I do not think they asked us to approve the purchase of the two other fire
engines .
Attorney Barney — If we are going to be billed for it and pay it , we need to have a voice in the
expenditure .
Resolution No. 128 - Purchase of New Fire Enpine/Pumper Vehicle by the City of Ithaca Fire
Department.
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby approves the purchase of a third new fire
enginelpumper vehicle at a cost not in excess of $385, 000. 00, by the City of Ithaca Fire Department;
and be it further
RESOLVED, that the Town Board agrees that the purchase of the said fire enginelpumper
vehicle be paid for by the use of serial bonds, the amortization of which shall be added to the Fire
Department Budget, a proportion of which shall be paid by the Town in accordance with the existing
fire contract between the City of Ithaca and the Town of Ithaca .
MOVED Supervisor Valentino, SECONDED Councilman Klein. A vote on the motion resulted as
follows: Supervisor Valentino, aye; Councilwoman Russell, aye; Councilwoman Grigorov, aye;
Councilman Klein, aye; Councilman Lesser, aye., Councilman Niederkorn, aye. Carried unanimously.
Agenda Item No. 22 — Report of Town Officials :
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a . Town Clerk/Receiver of Taxes - See Attachment #4
b. Highway Superintendent - See Attachment #5
Councilwoman Russell - What is the Citizens Prunners Group?
Mr. Noteboom - They are a group of people prune trees and shrubs for various people .
Councilwoman Grigorov - There are certified pruners in the City.
Mr. Noteboom - They work with the . City a lot , and the City might train them .
Councilwoman Russell - Are we still trimming South Hill Trail with our machinery?
Mr. Noteboom - No . We are not . This is a group of volunteers who pruned for three days .
Councilwoman Russell - Are we sending a crew out to prune by hand ?
Mr. Noteboom - Yes . We do mow the South Hill Trail . We are cautious about how we do it .
Councilman Niederkorn — Do we have any liability for the people trimming ?
Attorney Barney — It is always a possibility.
Mrs . Drake — Any medical claim they would have would be paid by their individual health insurance
first . The amount their health insurance did not pay our Workers Compensation would pay.
Mr . Noteboom — Many of these groups have their own liability insurance .
Attorney Barney — There is an age limit for persons using motorized equipment . We should not have
teenagers using chain saws .
c. Director of Engineering — See Attachment #6
Councilman Lesser — At the last meeting we talked about the demolition of the condemned house .
There was some question about the asbestos shingles . Do we have an estimate for that demolition ?
Supervisor Valentino — We have some information .
d. Director of Planning — See Attachment #7
e . Director of Building/Zoning — See Attachment #8
Mr. Frost — We issued a fireworks permit for Ithaca College .
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We recently started to contact asbestos contractors for the demolition of the house on Stone Quarry
Road . The neighbor of the property is willing to purchase the property, and is willing to demolish the
building himself. There is no guarantee that this person will win the bid to purchase the property. at
the auction on September 16"' .
The board might want to wait to get estimates on the demolition until the auction is over to see if the
neighbor purchases it since he is willing to remove the house .
Attorney Barney — I think it would be wise to wait .
Mr. Frost — I would like to see the building come down before the first snow, as the snow will likely
take the building down .
I received a letter July 19th from the principal of Boynton Junior High School . He informed us of their
intent to install signs similar to the sign at the High School . The sign is approximately 8' feet by 5
feet . It is going to say Boynton Middle School and have changeable letting .
I talked with Attorney Barney about this and the school district officials maintained that they are not
subject to local codes . The sign ordinance would allow a sign of 24 square foot . This sign is about
40 square feet . We wanted to ask if the school is exempt from zoning regulations,
Attorney Barney — I did some research . it is clear that we cannot exclude schools by zoning . It is not
as clear that this cannot be regulated in some respect . The board would be able to say that the sign
should not exceed the sign limits or they should get a sign variance . The school district officials
could decide not to follow the sign ordinance .
I do not know if the Town Board would want to take on a course of action . I think that we should
send them a letter thanking them for their courtesy, but they are in violation of the law. The
maximum size they can have without a variance is 24 square feet .
Councilwoman Grigorov — What is the size of their current sign ?
Mr. Frost — I do not know. It is located in the City. It might be close to 40 feet . The sign ordinance
would exempt any sign for a public building that is an identification sign . In another section of the
ordinance we allow signs without a permit and set forth limitations . In this case , it is 24 square feet .
It would allow an institution to have their name and other information , but at a size not to exceed 24
square feet .
Supervisor Valentino — Does Ithaca College comply with our sign ordinances ?
Mr. Frost — The front and rear entrance signs state Ithaca College . They do not have information on
them . If the sign were to say Boynton Junior High School they would not have any regulations .
Attorney Barney — Ithaca College's sign is an identifying sign , it is exempt .
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Mr. Kanter — They are private institutions as opposed to public schools .
Mr. Frost — We could not regulate when BOCES built .
Attorney Barney — I found a case involving an authority. The case went to the Court of Appeals .
They upheld the regulation of certain aspects of what the authority was doing . The leading case in
the area is when Cornell was going to put some programs in the Cornell Heights area . The Court of
Appeals said that we could not preclude them , but we could regulate them . We are not treating them
differently. We are saying there is a uniform policy throughout the Town that the sign not exceed 24
square feet .
Mr. Frost — There are other schools in the area that have similar signs that large .
Councilwoman Russell — They can make their case to the Zoning Board of Appeals .
Attorney Barney — When the sign was put up in Lansing there were no regulations .
Supervisor Valentino — Which part of Boynton is in the City and which portion in the Town ?
Mr. Frost — The building is entirely in the Town .
Supervisor Valentino — They could always elect to put the sign elsewhere so it is in the City.
Councilman Niederkorn — I think it is important to know the size of the sign in front of the high school .
Councilman Lesser — It is not inappropriate to say that this is the law and it applies to everyone . We
could encourage them to come in and apply for a variance.
Councilman Niederkorn — If they choose to ignore it , are we going to sue them ?
Attorney Barney — We could make that decision at that point in time .
Councilman Niederkorn — I think it is silly to restrict the size because the law says the sign is that
size .
Attorney Barney — If Niederkorn & Associates wanted to put up a 40 square foot sign then you would
have to come in and get approval .
Councilman Niederkorn — The gray area is with the school .
Attorney Barney — There is a "gray area". I do not know for sure if we can regulate it . I do not know if
the board wants to spend the money to establish a principle .
Councilman Niederkorn — I do not think we should be so rigid .
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Attorney Barney — We could remind them of the law, and see if they will comply voluntarily. We bring
suit as a last resort .
Supervisor Valentino — We can send them a letter.
f. Budget Officer — See Attachment #9
Mr. Carvill — The end of the report is an estimate of where Fund Balance will be at the end of the
year. Monies usable and available to us at the beginning of 2001 .
Supervisor Valentino — They are estimates, but they are reliable .
g. Human Resources Specialist — See Attachment #10
h. Attorney for the Town .
Attorney Barney — We have been named in another lawsuit. Evan Monkemeyer is seeking to reduce
his assessments . There is no particular reason I know of that the Town of Ithaca should be a party
or the defendant in the action . The County controls the assessment . I have spoken with the attorney
involved and suggested that we should not be named as defendants . Mr. Monkemeyer wants the
Town named as a defendant.
I need authorization from the Town Board to send a letter demanding that the Town be deleted as
defendants . If not , we will request it to the court and ask that the Town be given sanctions for their
unwillingness to do so .
Councilman Klein — We do not have anything to do with the assessments .
Attorney Barney — We would if it were assessments on our unit charges for water and sewer. The
complaint is that the County has the property assessed at $90 , 000 and he thinks it should be
$75 , 000 . 1 would like the board to pass a resolution to authorize our office to defend the Town to
seek removal from the lawsuit .
Resolution No. 129 - Authorization for Le al Re resentation Evan Monkemeyer Assessment Suit.
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby authorizes the law firm of Barney, Grossman.
Dubow & Marcus to appear in the proceeding brought by Evan Monkemeyer seeking assessment
reductions and to represent the Towns interest in same.
MOVED Supervisor Valentino, SECONDED Councilwoman Russell. A vote on the ,motion resulted
as follows: Supervisor Valentino, aye, Councilwoman Russell, aye; Councilwoman Grigorov, aye;
Councilman Klein, aye, Councilman Lesser, aye; Councilman Niederkorn, aye. Carried unanimously.
Agenda Item No. 23 — Report of Town Committees •
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Mr. Kanter — The Codes and Ordinances Committee is going to reschedule the August meeting fro ,
August 16th to August 23`d or August 30th . Which date is best for the board members ?
The Town Board indicated that they would contact Mr. Kanter about their availability for an August
23r°' meeting.
Agenda Item No. 24 — Review of Correspondence — See Attachment # 11.
Supervisor Valentino — We do not have an address to send a response letter. It is the Town Clerk ' s
legal obligation to make sure we see the correspondences .
Agenda Item No 25 — Work Plan Priorities for 2001 :
Supervisor Valentino — I asked staff to think about priorities which are work plans beyond our normal,
duties .
a. Town Supervisor.
Supervisor Valentino — We need to do a review of our local laws and ordinances . We need to figure
out if some are obsolete and should be eliminated as there are some that might need changes . W
need to make sure that the laws and ordinances that have been passed fit our goals - and t
Comprehensive Plan .
We need to try to complete an outline and plan for Five Year Capital Planning .
I would also like to begin thinking about the renovations that need to be done to the Highway facility.
Councilwoman Russell — We need to finish the Zoning Ordinance .
Mr. Kanter — We are going to look at the Subdivision Regulations after we finish the Zoning
Ordinance .
Councilwoman Russell — We could do some investigation into the codification of those ordinances .
We could have them indexed .
Mrs . Noteboom — I think that we could develop our own indexing system . We are developing one
that is simplified and easy to do .
Councilwoman Russell — We have not done it .
Mrs . Noteboom — We were waiting until we moved and all records were inventoried first .
Supervisor Valentino — We need to review the ordinances first . We need to get them in some type
order .
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Councilman Niederkorn — How does this priority process work? Is this something we do every year?
Supervisor Valentino — We do this every year. We usually have one meeting devoted to the priorities
list . We were unable to this year because of the move .
Councilman Niederkorn — How do you arrive at what the priorities are going to be? If there are fi{teen
priorities and we can only realistically do seven , how do we decide?
Supervisor Valentino — The Town Board has to help us decide it . We look at what we can realistically
and financially do. Staff will make recommendations of things we think are reasonable that we can
accomplish . We fit them in during our budget process .
This is the beginning of our budget process and some items are not budgeted . They are our work
plans for the year. We started this process when I became Supervisor.
Councilman Lesser — I would support the completion of the revision of the Zoning Ordinance . I would
like to see us set up a systematic process of assessing traffic flows in the Town . A lot of our
decisions deal with traffic . We do not have much information on traffic . It is a substantial task . We
need to decide what is going to be done .
Mr. Noteboom — We need funding for transportation studies. That was part of the Comprehensive
Plan that was postponed .
Mr. Kanter — It has been listed on the priority plan in prior years . We need a committee to focus on
the traffic. The Capital Planning Committee has really made progress in establishing a 5-Year
Capital Plan . If it were not for the committee , we would not have a plan established .
Supervisor Valentino — We need to set up a Transportation Committee to establish the system .
Councilwoman Russell — Do we have members appointed ?
Mr. Kanter — We do not have members appointed for a Townwide Transportation Committee . We
have a committee with Cornell , the Town and Forest Home, but that committee does not involve all
portions of the Town .
Councilman Niederkorn — Supervisor Valentino , do you have the update of the Comprehensive Plan
on your priority list?
Supervisor Valentino — No.
Councilman Niederkorn — I would like it to be added to the list . It is an important item . The
Comprehensive Plan says it is to be reviewed every five years . It has been seven or eight years .
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Supervisor Valentino — What is the projection of when the Zoning Ordinance provisions will
complete?
Councilman Klein — We have finished the draft chapters . We are finishing the map . Staff has been
able to put together understandable landuse maps . We are getting close to completion . We should
be able to begin public hearings in the fall .
Councilman Lesser — What is the process of public hearings ? Does it come before the Town Board
or Planning Board ?
Mr . Kanter — We are behind our original schedule for this year. We had projected that we would
have already reviewed the draft chapters . It might take at least three meetings .
Councilwoman Russell — We have deferred some decisions . We need to work them out .
Mr. Kanter — We need to have the revisions reviewed by the Planning Board , Agricultural Committee
and Conservation Board before we present it to the public. It will take three to four months to get to
that point.
Supervisor Valentino — It will be part of the 2001 work plan for the Codes and Ordinances Committee
Mr. Kanter — The review of the Comprehensive Plan is separate . It would not be a Codes a
Ordinances Committee program . A lot of the work that is being done on the zoning revision h
brought up questions about the Comprehensive Plan which may require some revisions . We harp
not discussed. . mapping the new business zone on West Hill . If we were to do something like that , we
would have to do something with the Comprehensive Plan to make it consistent .
We also need to do a periodic review of the Comprehensive Plan . It would be fairly lengthy work to
program it into a work plan .
Councilman Klein — The review and maintenance of the Comprehensive Plan is sent to the Planning
Board . The Town Board adopts it .
Mr. Kanter — It is also a Planning Department work program .
Supervisor Valentino — We have to see how many priorities we can accomplish with the staff we have
in each department .
Councilman Lesser — I would like to identify more sources of information on various points to come
in . I am referring to our decision at our last meeting regarding the clothing sales tax. We did not
have any information . There must be someone who has had experience with developing a system
for sources of information .
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We received copies of the Forest Home Newsletter. They have indicated that they are planning on
various traffic calming measures and diverting traffic north . It will come before this board at some
point . We need to look ahead . We need to know information about it before we can make decisions .
Supervisor Valentino — I think that we can get information on traffic .
Mr. Kanter — Ruth Mahr has talked with Councilman Klein about their plan to hire a consultant to do a
traffic calming study. They intend for the Town to be involved .
Supervisor Valentino — We need more than recommendations .
Councilwoman Grigorov — Who is paying for it?
Mr. Kanter — They are applying for a grant . They do not know what they are going to do if they do not
get the grant .
Supervisor Valentino — I have included in my budget $2 , 000 for the study.
Councilwoman Grigorov — Will that set a precedent for other neighborhoods.
Supervisor Valentino — Forest Home is a very well organized neighborhood association . They have a
newsletter. If every community in this Town took as much interest in their own neighborhood as the
people in Forest Home , it would be a wonderful asset . If they are willing to do the work , we should be
willing to help . I am willing to help any neighborhood organization that is willing to do the same
legwork as Forest Home . Why wouldn 't we ?
Councilman Lesser — We need to be willing to give them serious consideration .
Supervisor Valentino — We need to encourage more neighborhoods to be involved .
Councilman Klein — I think that we need to get our website up to date . We could have a lot of
information on the website . We could include agendas and minutes .
Supervisor Valentino — We do not have anyone on staff right now that has the time to do it . it is a
very time consuming project .
Councilman Lesser — We need to figure it out . There are a lot of people who look to the web for
information . They have a right to expect it there . If we do not have one we can be severely criticized .
Mrs . Noteboom — i think that is true . There are also other considerations of the website . It is not just
putting information on it to be there . The Records Management Advisory Board has discussed it .
There are some liability issues that we need to look at . We need to investigate them .
Councilman Klein — We could include the schedule of our meetings . They are typed up anyway.
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Mrs . Noteboom — We were starting to get the website established at the old Town Hall . We could p
it on a disk and transport it into the website . With the move and the new networking system , we have
not been able to update it .
Councilwoman Russell — Ms . Titti has been very busy hooking up everyone 's computers . She is
trying to learn the new networking system .
Supervisor Valentino — We can put it on the priority list . Our bigger priority right now is to get our
computers up and running on the network.
b. Town Clerk/Receiver of Taxes/Records Management Officer —See Attachment # 12.
Mrs . Noteboom — Our priorities are dictated by statue . We do the daily work of providing services to
the residents.
Supervisor Valentino — It is nice to have the records in order. That has improved over the last four
years .
c. Highway Superintendent:
Mr. Noteboom — We have been talking about mapping capabilities at the Highway facility. We woui
like to be able to access maps from Town Hall . I talked with the Capital Planning Committee . M
Titti has presented to the board the networking so that we can access the records . I would like
encourage it . We would not have to get new software at the Highway facility. We need informatio
to do our job . it is difficult when residents call us and we do not have the information .
Mr . Kanter — Once Highway has the GIS system , we will need to program what we need from it .
Some of what Mr. Noteboom might need may not be in an accessible form .
Mr. Noteboom — I have listed the standard work items . I would like to complete the Town Safety
Manual . We need to have a transportation plan . We could systematically repair roads with a plan ,
and the Town Board would feel more comfortable .
Supervisor Valentino — Would the transportation plan fit in with the Transportation Committee ?
Mr . Noteboom — I could see a Transportation Committee starting to work on a transportation plan .
d. Director of Engineering — See Attachment # 13.
Mr . Walker — We have two major joint municipal projects . One is the Integrated Water System which
needs to get going . The second project is the Joint Sewer System Capital Plan which we need to
fully understand expenditures for. We want to get proactive rather than reactive .
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We would like to implement a Townwide Storm Water Management Plan . This will be done in
conjunction with the Highway Department. The Environmental Protection Agency will be requiring us
to have storm water discharge permits .
The West Hill hospital sewer needs to be replaced within the next year.
Supervisor Valentino — We have a memo from Mr. Brocon about some of the problems in that area .
West Hill water and sewer system is a high priority.
Mr. Walker — Our pump station is about 20 years , and it needs to be reinforced . If our current pump
station were to break down , we would not have a back- up system for the hospital . A pump station
might possibly be located in the Mecklenburg Road area or Elm Street Extension . The pump station
coming off the City water line will be worked into the integrated water system .
Supervisor Valentino — We cannot take the tank down to repaint it or to inspect it . It is the one tank in
our system that does not have a back up . The hospital is on that line . That is a real priority.
Councilman Klein — We also need to repair the hospital sewer.
Councilwoman Grigorov — Will we be working with the City to do repairs?
Mr. Walker — We are working with the City on jointly used sewers . I have been talking with Mr.
Fabbroni about different routes that we could use .
We did not do anything with the sewers a few years ago because we thought there was going to be a
subdivision that would have allowed us to create a new route and jointly build a sewer. I do not think
it will happen . The Cayuga Cliffs Development Corporation became involved with the Paleontological
Research Institution expansion . They did not want storm water on their land .
Councilman Lesser — The old hospital is going to be sold . Do we have the right or responsibility to
improve the sewer system for the building ?
Mr. Walker — They would need site plan approval . If they were going to increase the load
significantly over previous use we would need to improve the system . They are proposing light
industrial use . Their load will not be any greater.
Councilman Niederkorn — Will the construction project be part of the capital improvements program ?
Mr. Walker — Yes .
Councilman Niederkorn — We need establish the capital improvements program . The contents of the
program would be the sewer and water lines , and roads .
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Supervisor Valentino — We have big projects that need to be done . Hopefully, with our 5 Year Capit
Plan we can start planning so we are not reacting to situations . We can be proactive on knowing
what is coming . We know what we need to start. A plan would help a lot with water, sewer, highway
and parks , and open space .
e. Director of Planning —See Attachment # 14.
Mr. Kanter — We have been working on the Zoning Ordinance , and put aside working on our other
ordinances. We would like to work on a Water Resources Protection Ordinance and an Outdoor
Lighting Ordinance . They need to be completed . We need to clean up and update our Town
ordinances to get them up to date and consistent .
We would like to review the subdivision regulations and the environmental review law. They will not
take a lot of time , but they need review.
We are going to continue the Agricultural Land Preservation Program . The one capital project
proposal is to provide funding additional monies into the 2001 budget . It should be something that is
showing in the budget every year.
Park and Trail planning and design projects is a priority for 2001 . We can work on the William an
Hannah Pew Trail . We also need to work on the Inlet Valley Park. These directly relate to the 5 Yea
Capital Plan .
Councilman Niederkorn - I noticed the format of Mr. Kanter's priority list . Is this the format that is
going to be used by the Capital Improvements Committee?
Mr. Kanter — Yes . We have the standard project description form . We also have a criteria evaluation
form that we have been using to rate projects .
Councilman Niederkorn — Have you gone beyond 2001 ?
Mr. Kanter — Yes .
Supervisor Valentino — I think that the Capital Projects Committee has been doing a good job . We
have a criteria description that we can go through . We are able to look at the projects and give them
a type of priority. It has given us a good foundation to move forward on a good plan .
Councilman Lesser — Are we working on filling the position of Assistant Town Planner?
Mr. Kanter — We are working on it . We might have an action to consider at the next Town Board
meeting .
Councilman Klein — The position description for Assistant Town Planner includes planning trails . I
there a need to have a landscape architect background to that ?
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Mr. Kanter — One person that we are talking with about the position has the landscape architect
background .
Supervisor Valentino — That person is interested in doing this type of work .
Mr. Kanter — If this person is not interested , then we need a person with that type of background . Mr.
Hebdon in Engineering has been doing a wonderful job taking it to a final detailed level .
Mr. Walker — We need a good planner to plan out the concepts . We have the capability in - house to
do the final design . Mr. Schoch has excellent expertise in detail of features . We do not have an
overall planner who can put the packages together.
f. Director of Building/Zoning — See Attachment #15.
Mr. Frost — We need to have an open burning ordinance . We did have a committee . I would like to
see a new committee formed to deal with the open burning ordinance .
I copied last year's 2000 priorities . There are several items that we have accomplished . There are
some items that we have not finished . I need to work on illegal apartments that we became aware of .
, Many buildings that were assessed as a single-family residence have had apartments and need to be
reviewed .
Most of what we do is reacting to the actions of other people . The residents of the Town dictate what
we do .
g. Human Resources Specialist — See Attachment #16.
Mrs . Drake — The list is continuing from last year. We are still waiting for the integrated water system
to be finalized .
I have looked into affirmative action . The County is developing a diversity plan . I would like to wait
and see how they address the issue . There is a professor at Cornell who might use the Town of
Ithaca as a project .
My highest priority is the purchase of the Human Resource Information Management software . I
have had this on my list for two years . We have been waiting for the move to the New Town Hall and
for connection to the computer networking system .
Supervisor Valentino — How much will it cost?
Mrs . Drake — It varies . It can be as inexpensive as $ 1 , 000 , and as expense $5 , 000 .
Supervisor Valentino — Have you looked at which ones you would like ?
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Mrs . Drake — I have looked at different software . I need to find out what type of server we have . L"l
need to see what would happen with Williamson Law Book . We were looking at another software
writer that would have integrated the mechanism . Our payroll program allows us to do only so much .
We are looking at software that would allow me to have more information on personnel .
Supervisor Valentino — We need to develop training schedules . We provided a lot of training a few
years ago .
Mrs . Drake — I am going to have management training in the fall . Some of it is ongoing training that
we need to have scheduled .
We have an old personnel policy for elected and appointed officials from 1984 . We need to update
and create a manual directed towards elected and appointed officials . They would still need to know
our harassment policy. They do not need the entire personnel manual . It would be a condensed
version .
Supervisor Valentino — Are we close to completing the integration of our personnel manual with the
Southern Cayuga Lake Intermunicipal Water Commission ' s personnel manual ?
Mrs . Drake — Yes . It will be going to their Personnel Committee for their first review . Then it wi
come back to our Personnel Committee with their comments . Hopefully, it will be finalized by the en
of the year.
Supervisor Valentino — It will be more efficient for us . There are some items that they still need to do
differently. We have most of the policies the same for both entities .
h . Budget Officer:
Mr. Carvill — I would like to research new accounting software . I am concerned about our software
package with Williamson Law Book . We need to be able to look at balance sheets and trial balance .
We need to be able to look at day to day cash receipts and disbursements . I would like to make
budget modifications and have that budget be on - line in "real time" . We will have the capacity with
the network system , but are having problems with integrating the system with payroll .
The cost for new software is between $80 , 000 and $ 100 , 000 for an up-to-date system that will allow
what is needed . I am not sure that the system that we were looking at is user friendly. There are
many systems available , but I think that priority is going to take a "back seat" for the year 2001 .
Supervisor Valentino — The Williamson Law Book software is not quite the way we world like it to be .
Mr . Carvill — They are expanding , but they are unable to do capital budgets . The State is changing
the way to account for Capital Planning . I have a massive amount of accounting changes from th
State .
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Supervisor Valentino - Is the State going to provide us with the software to do this ?
Mr. Carvill - No, but the changes are mandated .
Mr. Kanter - The Capital Projects Committee has been talking about developing a software program
that Cornell has been working on . Someone from that program has offered to talk with the Town ,
They might want to use the Town as a model to try their capital planning software .
Supervisor Valentino - I want them to understand what our State mandates are .
Councilwoman Russell - I think Mr. Carvill should be at the meeting when Cornell comes to the
meeting.
Mr. Carvill - it cost the Southern Cayuga Lake Intermunicipal Water Commission (SCLIWC )
approximately $35 , 000 for their new system . We have upgraded for the past five years with zero
cost . Williamson has made upgrades and made changes to accommodate us .
Councilwoman Russell - The software that Cornell is working on should be targeted towards
governments . They do not have the same issues. as far as State mandates ,
t fupervisor Valentino - It would be appropriate for Mrs. Drake and Mr. Carvill to come to the meeting .
rs. Drake - We have been working with Williamson Law Book, and they are trying to develop both
our programs on a Window basis . It would help us with getting it to work on a network. We have
both volunteered to sit down and discuss with them the things that other municipalities and we will
need .
Mr. Carvill - The Town of Ithaca is a very large municipality. The Town of Ithaca operates with the
reality that , "yes we are government", but government is big business . Our budget is big business .
Many municipalities are not geared to think of it as a business .
Supervisor Valentino - We will take the priorities we heard about tonight and start fitting them into our
capital planning.
Agenda Item No 31 - ADJOURNMENT•
As there was no further business to come before the Town Board , a motion was made by
Councilwoman Russell , seconded by Councilman Klein to adjourn . Carried unanimously .
Supervisor Valentino adjourned the meeting at 10 : 03 p . m .
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Respectfully submitted ,
Joan Lent Noteboom ,
Town Clerk
* NEXT REGULAR MEETING — September 11 , 2000 at 5 : 30 p . m .
`* Minutes Transcribed by Carrie L . Whitmore .
Resolution
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Town Board of the Town of Ithaca
Whereas, .Tames Ainslie was appointed to the Town of Ithaca Planning Board effective
May 10, 1993, and has served continuously on the Board since that date; and
Whereas, Mr. Ainslie has chosen to retire from further service as Member of the Planning
Board effective June 30, 2000; and
Whereas, during many of those years Mr. Ainslie was designated specifically as the
representative of Agricultural interests on the Board; and
Whereas, during his more than seven years of service, Mr. Ainslie has demonstrated an
ability to balance the needs of the Town with the needs of development applicants, has intelligently
and capably utilized and applied the planning processes of the Town, has ably represented the point
ofview of those citizens of the Town involved in agricultural pursuits as well as the general citizenry
as a whole, and has, with wisdom and wit diligently attended to the business of the Planning Board
in all its ramifications to the Town and its citizens; and
Whereas, the Town of Ithaca is indebted to Mr. Ainslie for his outstanding service as a
Planning Board Member and wishes to express its appreciation to him for his service,
Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved that the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca, on
behalf of the Town, its citizens and residents, expresses its sincere gratitude to .Tames Ainslie for
his diligent and exemplary service to our community.
Adopted Unanimously this 7th day ofAugust, 2000.
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T of - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -- - ITHACA- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - as follows .
SEE ATTACHED
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DOS-239 (Rev. 11 /99) � 1 �
TOWN OF ITHACA
LOCAL LAW NO . 4 OF THE YEAR 2000
A LOCAL LAW REDUCING THE BUSINESS INVESTMENT EXEMPTION UNDER
SECTION 485-B OF THE REAL PROPERTY TAX LAW
Be it enacted by the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca as follows :
Section 1 . Reduction in Exemption. Pursuant to the provisions of Subsection 7 of Section
485-b of the Real Property Tax Law of the State of New York, the Town of Ithaca hereby reduces
the Business Investment Exemption. to an amount equal to zero (0) per centum.
Section 2 . A project in course of construction pursuant to a building permit issued by the
Town of Ithaca at the time of the adoption of this Local Law , and exemptions existing prior in
time to the adoption of this Local Law shall not be subject to the reduction in the Business
Investment Exemption adopted herein.
Section 3 . This Local Law and the reduction in the Business Investment Exemption
adopted herein shall be effective immediately .
(Complete the certification in the paragraph that applies to the filing of this local law and
strike out that which is not applicable .)
1 . (Final adoption by local legislative body only.)
I hereby certify that the local law annexed hereto, designated as local law No. _ _ - - - - - - - - - - - - _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ of 2000 - -
of the (1CXMXM Town) Rg of - - - - -I UAICA - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - was duly passed by the
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(Name of Legislative Body)
2. (Passage by local legislative body with approval , no disapproval or repassage after disapproval
by the Elective Chief Executive Officer *.)
I hereby certify that the local law annexed hereto, designated as local law No. - __ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ - of 20- _ __ _ _
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of the (County)(City)(Town)(ViI ]age) of - - - _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - _ - - - -- - - - - - - - - - _ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - was duly passed by the
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(Name of Legislative Body)
disapproval) by the _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ and was deemed duly adopted on - - - _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 20_ _ _ _ ,
(Elective Chief Executive Officer')
in accordance with the applicable provisions of law.
3. (Final adoption by referendum .)
I hereby certify that the local law annexed hereto, designated as local law No. _ _ _ _ _ - - - - - -- - _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ _ __ of 20_ _ _ _ _ _
of the (County)(City)(Town) (Village) of _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ - - - - - - - - - - - - _ _ _ _ was duly passed by the
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disapproval) by the - - - - - - _ _ _ _ _ - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
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(Elective Chief Executive Officer') °n - - - 0- Such local law was submitted
to the people by reason of a (mandatory)(permissive) referendum, and received the affirmative vote of a majority of
the qualified electors voting thereon at the (genera l )(special)(annual) election held on _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 2Q _ _ _ , in
accordance with the applicable provisions of law.
4. (Subject to permissive referendum and final adoption because no valid petition was filed requesting
referendum .)
I hereby certify that the local law annexed hereto, designated as local law No . - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - . . . . . of 20_ _ _ _ _ _
of the (County)(City )(Town) (Village) of - - - - - - - - _ - - - - - - - - - - - _ - - - - - - - - - - - - - -- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - was duly passed by the
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disapproval) by the - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -_ on - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 20 _ _ _ , Such local law was subject to
(Elective Chief Executive Officer *)
permissive referendum and no valid petition requesting such referendum was filed as of _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 20L _ - _ , in
accordance with the applicable provisions of law.
* Elective Chief Executive Officer means or includes the chief executive officer of a county elected on a county-
wide basis or, if there be none, the chairperson of the county legislative body, the mayor of a city or village, or
the supervisor of a town where such officer is vested with the power to approve or veto local laws or ordinances.
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5. (City local law concerning Charter revision proposed by petition .)
I hereby certify that the local law annexed hereto, designated as local law No. _ _ _ _ _ - - - - - - _ - - - - - - - _ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - _ of 20- _ _ _ _ _
of the City of - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - having been submitted to referendum pursuant to the provisions of
section (36)(37) of the Municipal Home Rule Law, and having received the affirmative vote of a majority of the
qualified electors of such city voting thereon at the (special)(general) election held on _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 20 _ _ _ _
became operative .
6. (County local law concerning adoption of Charter.)
I hereby certify that the local law annexed hereto, designated as local law No. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ of 20_ _ _ _ _ _
of the County of - - - - - - _ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
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at the General Election of November _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 20_ _ _ _ , pursuant to subdivisions 5 and 7 of section 33 of the
Municipal Home Rule Law, and having received the affirmative vote of a majority of the qualified electors of the cit.
ies of said county as a unit and a majority of the qualified electors of the towns of said county considered as a unit
voting at said general election, became operative.
(If any other authorized form of final adoption has been followed , please provide an appropriate certification.)
I further certify that I have compared the preceding local law with the original on file in this office and that the same
is a correct transcript therefrom and of the whole of such original local law, and was finally adopted in the manner in.
dicated in paragraph_ _ _ _ _ l_ _ _ _ _ , above.
Clerk of owo Clerk
or office designated by local legislative body
(Seal) — Date : August 9 , 2000
(Certification to be executed by County Attorney, Corporation Counsel, Town Attorney, Village Attorney or
other authorized attorney of locality.)
STATE OF NEW YORK
COUNTY OF TOMPKINS
I, the undersigned, hereby certify that the foregoing local I c tains the correct text and that all proper proceedings
have been had or taken for the enactment of the local law ne heret
Signature
AT RNEY FOR THE TOWN
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Date : to
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❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ 1111 Town Assigned Project ID Number
Town of Ithaca Environmental Review
SHORT ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT FORM
For UNLISTED ACTIONS Located in the Town of Ithaca, Tompkins County, NY ONLY
ART 1 - PROJECT INFORMATION ( To be completed by Applicant or Project Sponsor)
ti. Applicant/Sponsor 2. Project Name
Local Law Reducing the Business Investment Exemption Under
Town of Ithaca Town Board Section 485-B of the Real Property Tax Law
3. Precise location (street address, road intersections, prominent landmarks, etc. or provide map:)
N/A
Tax Parcel Number: N/A
4. Is proposed action:
NEW? EXPANSION? MODIFICATION/ALTERATION? X Amendment of Ordinance)
5. Describe project briefly: (Include project purpose, present land use, current and future construction plans, and other relevant items):
Enactment of a local law reducing the business investment exemption under Section 485-B of the Real Property Tax Law. Pursuant to
the provisions of Subsection 7 of Section 485-B of the Real Property Tax Law, the Town will reduce the current Business Investment
Exemption to an amount equal to zero per centum.
(Attach separate sheet(s) if necessary to adequately describe the proposed project.)
6. Amount of land affected: N/A
Initially (0-5yrs) Acres (640yrs) (>10 yrs) Acres
7. How is land zoned presently? N/A
AAML
8. Will proposed action comply with existing zoning or other existing land use restrictions?
Yes NO If no, describe conflict briefly: N/A
9. Will proposed action lead to a request for new:
Public Road? YES NO X Public Water? YES NO X Public Sewer? YES NO X
10. What is the present land use in the vicinity of the proposed project? Residential Commercial
Industrial Agriculture Park/Forest/Open Space Other.
Please Describe: N/A
11. Does proposed action involve a permit, approval, or funding, now or ultimately from any other governmental agency
(Federal, State, Local?) YES NO X
If yes, list agency name and permit/approval/funding:
12. Does any aspect of the proposed action have a currently valid permit or approval? YES NO
If yes, list agency name and permit/approval. Also, state whether it will require modification. N/A
I CERTIFY THAT THE INFORMATION PROVIDED ABOVE IS TRUE TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE
Applicant/Sponsor Name (Print or Type) : Catherine Valentino Su e_rviisor Town of Ithaca
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Signature and Date: A,04
]PART II = ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT (To be completed by the Town; Use attachments as necessa )
A. Does proposed action exceed any Type I threshold in 6 NYCRR, Part 617 .12 or Town Environmental Local Law?
YES NO X If es, coordinate the review process and use the full EAF.
B. Will proposed action receive coordinated review as provided for unlisted actions in 6 NYCRR, Part 617.6
YES NO X If no, a negative declaration way be superseded by another involved agency, if any,
C. Could proposed action result in any adverse effects associated with the following:
( Answers may be handwritten, if legible)
C1. Existing air quality, surface or groundwater quality, noise levels, existing traffic patterns, solid waste production
and disposal, potential for erosion, drainage or flooding problems? Explain briefly:
None anticipated.
C2. Aesthetic, agricultural, archaeological, historic, or other natural or cultural resources? Community or
neighborhood character? Explain briefly:
None anticipated.
C3. Vegetation or fauna, fish, shellfish, or wildlife species, significant habitats, unique natural area, wetlands, or
threatened or endangered species? Explain briefly:
None anticipated.
C4. The Town's existing plans or goals as officially adopted, or a change in use or intensity of us nd or ottier
natural resources? Explain briefly: t
None anticipated.
C5. Growth, subsequent development, or related activities like) to be induced b theme '►
Y y p>i'opos�d action . Explain briefly:
None anticipated.
C6. Long term, short term, cumulative, or other effects not identified in C1-05? Explain briefly:
None anticipated. ,
C7. Other impacts (including changes in use of either quantity or type of energy) Explain briefly:
None anticipated.
D. Is there, or is there likely to be controversy related to potential adverse environmental impacts?
YES NO X If yes, explain briefly: See Attached.
E. Comments of staff X CB other. attached. (Check as applicable .)
PART III - DETERMINATION OF SIGNIFICANCE ( To be completed by the Town of Ithaca)
Instructions: For each adverse effect identified above, determine whether it is substantial, large, important, or otherwise significant.
Each effect should be assessed in connection with its (a) setting(i .e. urban or rural); (b) probability of occurring; (c) duration; (d)
irreversibility; (e) geographic scope, and (f) magnitude. If necessary, add attachments or reference supporting material. Ensure that
the explanations contain sufficient detail to show that all relevant adverse impacts have been identified and adequately address.
Check here if you have identified one or more potentially large or significant adverse impacts which MAY occur. Then
proceed directly to the full EAF and/or prepare a positive declaration .
X Check here if you have determined, based on the information and analysis above and any supporting documentation , that
the proposed action WILL NOT result in any significant adverse environmental impacts AND provide on Attachments as
necessary the reasons supporting this determination .
Town of Ithaca Town Board ov
Name of Lead Agency parer's Signature(If different from Responsible Officer)
Catherine Valentino, Supervisor
Name & title of Responsible Officer In Lead A_g�ency. Signature of Contributing Preparer
C 40L% .J4k � ^'t.c.` DATE: 8 / 7 / 00
Signature of Responsible Officer in Lead Agency
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 official newspaper, ( Ithaca Journal) :
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING *: " A LOCAL LAW REDUCING THE BUSINESS
INVESTMENT EXEMPTION UNDER SECTION 485=B OF THE REAL PROPERTY
TAX LAW"
Location of Sign Board Used for Posting: Town Clerk's Office
,_ 215 North Tioga tip. .
Ithaca , NY 14850
LEGAL ADVER'f15NENT:
Date of Posting: Wednesday, July 26, 2000
Date of Publication : Saturday, July 29, 2000
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Joan Lent Noteboom , Town Clerk
STATE OF NEW YORK)
COUNTY OF TOMPKINS) SS:
TOWN OF ITHACA)
Sworn to and subscribed before me this 3j.day of . 2000 .
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Notary Public DEBORAH . KELLEY
Notary Nblic; :State of New York
No. 01 KE6025073
Qualified in Schuyler County0i
Commission Expires May 17, 20 _
Joan Lent Noteboom
Town Clerk/Receiver of Taxes
Town of Ithaca
215 North Tioga Street
Ithaca, NY 14850
(607)=273-1721
PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE , that a public hearing will be held by the Town Board of the
Town of Ithaca at a regular meeting on August 7, 2000, at 6 : 30 o'clock p. m . , at the
Town Hall, 215 North Tioga Street, Ithaca, New York, in order that the governing Town
Board may consider °A LOCAL LAW REDUCING THE BUSINESS INVESTMENT
EXEMPTION UNDER SECTION 485= 13 OF THE REAL PROPERTY TAX LAW " ; and
PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE, all citizens at the aforementioned time and
place shall be afforded the opportunity to voice their approval or opposition to the said
local law. Copies of said proposed local law are available for review at the Town Clerk's
office at the above address , and
PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE , individuals with visual impairments, hearing
impairments, or those having 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
July 29 , 2000
PUBLISH : SATURDAY, July 29, 2000
Local Law Filing NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF STATE
41 STATE STREET, ALBANY, NY 12231
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(Use this form to file a local law with the Secretary of State.)
Text of law should be given as amended. Do not include matter being eliminated and do not use
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DOS -239 (Rev. 11 /99) � 1 �
TOWN OF ITHACA
LOCAL LAW NO , 5 OF THE YEAR 2000
A LOCAL LAW ELECTING A RETIREMENT INCENTIVE PROGRAM AS
AUTHORIZED BY CHAPTER 86 , LAWS OF 2000 FOR THE ELIGIBLE EMPLOYEES OF
THE TOWN OF ITHACA
Be it enacted by the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca as follows :
Section 1 . The Town of Ithaca hereby elects to provide all of its eligible employees with
a retirement incentive program authorized by Chapter 86 , Laws of 2000.
Section 2 . The commencement date of the retirement incentive program shall be October
272000 ,
Section 3 . The open period during which eligible employees may retire and receive
additional retirement benefit, shall be ninety (90) days in length.
Section 4 . The actuarial present value of the additional retirement benefits payable
pursuant to the provisions of this local law shall be paid as one lump sum, or in five (5) annual
installments . The amount of the annual payment shall be determined by the Actuary of the State
of New York and Local Employees Retirement System, and it shall be paid by the Town of Ithaca
for each employee who receives the retirement benefits payable under this local law .
Section 5 . This act shall take effect August 7 , 2000.
(Complete the certification in the paragraph that applies to the filing of this local law and
strike out that which is not applicable.)
1 . (Final adoption by local legislative body only.)
I hereby certify that the local law annexed hereto, designated as local law No. - - - - - - - - _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ of 20. 00
of the (Townjgq� of _ _ _ ITHACA _ - _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ - - - - - - - - - - - - - -- - - - - - - - -- - - - was duly passed b the
TO � _ _ _ _ _ _ 20 _ _ _ , In accordance with the applicable provisions of law.
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(Name of Legislative Body)
2. (Passage by local legislative body with approval , no disapproval or repassage after disapproval
by the Elective Chief Executive Officer*.)
I hereby certify that the local law annexed hereto, designated as local law No. _- -- - - - - - - - - - - - - - _ _ _ _ . . . . . . . of 20- - - - - -
of the (County)(City)(Town)(Village) of - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - --- - - - - - - - - - - - --- - - - - - -- - - - - - - - - - - - - - _ _ _ _ _ _ was duly passed by the
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(Name of Legislative Body)
disapproval) by the _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ _ __ _ and was deemed duly adopted on _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 20_ __ _
(Elective Chief Executive Officer*) ,
in accordance with the applicable provisions of law.
3. (Final adoption by referendum .)
I hereby certify that the local law annexed hereto, designated as local law No. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ __ _ _ _ _ _ _ of 20__ _ _ _ _
of the (County)(City)(Town) (Vil ] age) of - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - _ _ _ _ _ _ - - - - - - -- - - - - - - - -- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - was duly passed by the
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(Name ofLegidative Body)
disapproval) by the - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - on- - - - - - - -
(Elective Chief Executive Officer*) - - -- - - - - ' - 20- - - - Such local law was submitted
to the people by reason of a (mandatory)(permissive) referendum, and received the affirmative vote of a majority of
the qualified electors voting thereon at the (genera l)(special)(annual) election held on _ - - - - - - - - _ - - - - - - - - 20 _ _ _ , in
accordance with the applicable provisions of law.
4. (Subject to permissive referendum and final adoption because no valid petition was filed requesting
referendum .)
I hereby certify that the local law annexed hereto, designated as local law No . of 20_ _ _ _ _ _
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of the (County)(City)(Town) (Village) of _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ - - - - - - - - - - was duly passed by the
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(Name of Legislative Body) (approved)(not pp
disapproval) by the _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ on - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 20 _ _ _ , Such local law was subject to
(Elective Chief Executive Officer *)
permissive referendum and no valid petition requesting such referendum was filed as of - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
accordance with the applicable provisions of law.
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* Elective Chief Executive Officer means or includes the chief executive officer of a county elected on a county -
wide basis or, if there be none, the chairperson of the county legislative body, the mayor of a city or village, or
the supervisor of a town where such officer is vested with the power to approve or veto local laws or ordinances.
(2)
5. (City local law concerning Charter revision proposed by petition .)
I hereby certify that the local law annexed hereto, designated as local law No . _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ of 20- - - - - -
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of the City of - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - having been submitted to referendum pursuant to the provisions of
section (36)(37) of the Municipal Home Rule Law, and having received the affirmative vote of a majority of the
qualified electors of such city voting thereon at the (special)(general) election held on _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 20_ _ _ _ ,
became operative .
6. (County local law concerning adoption of Charter.)
I hereby certify that the local law annexed hereto, designated as local law No. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ of 20_ _ _ _ _ _
of the County of - - - - - - - _ - - - - - - _ _ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - _ _ _ _ State of New York , having been submitted to the electors
at the General Election of November - - - - _ _ _ _ _ _ _ - - - -- - - - - - _ 20. - - - , pursuant to subdivisions 5 and 7 of section 33 of the
Municipal Home Rule Law, and having received the affirmative vote of a majority of the qualified electors of the cit-
ies of said county as a unit and a majority of the qualified electors of the towns of said county considered as a unit
voting at said general election, became operative .
(If any other authorized form of final adoption has been followed, please provide an appropriate certification .)
I further certify that I have compared the preceding local law with the original on file in this office and that the same
is a correct transcript therefrom and of the whole of such original local law, and was finally adopted in the manner in-
dicated in paragraph. - - - _ 1- - - - -- - above.
Clerk of a Town or 5Cifte Clerk
or office designated by local legislative body
(Seal)_ - - Date : August 9 2000
(Certification to be executed by County Attorney, Corporation Counsel, Town Attorney, Village Attorney or
other authorized attorney of locality.)
STATE OF NEW YORK
COUNTY OF TOMPKINS
I, the undersigned, hereby certify that the foregoing local la c lains the correct text and that all proper proceedings
have been had or taken for the enactment of the local law e d hereto
Signature
ORNEY FOR THE TOWN
Title
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Town
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Town of Ithaca Environmental Review
SHORT ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT FORM
For UNLISTED ACTIONS Located in the Town of Ithaca, Tompkins County, NY ONLY
ART 1 - PROJECT INFORMATION ( To be completed by Applicant or Project Sponsor)
1. Applicant/Sponsor 2. Project Name
Local Law Electing a Retirement Incentive Program as
Town of Ithaca Town Board Authorized by Chapter 86, Laws of 2000 for the Eligible
Employees of the Town of Ithaca
3. Precise location (street address, road intersections, prominent landmarks, etc. or provide map:)
N/A
Tax Parcel Number: N/A
4. Is proposed action:
NEW? X EXPANSION? MODIFICATION/ALTERATION? _ (Amendment of Ordinance)
5. Describe project briefly: (Include project purpose, present land use, current and future construction plans, and other relevant items):
Enactment of a local law electing a retirement incentive program as authorized by Chapter 86, Laws of 2000 for the eligible
employees of the Town of Ithaca. The commencement date of the retirement incentive program would be October 2, 2000, and the
open period during which eligible employees may retire and receive additional retirement benefit would be 90 days in length.
Attach separate sheet(s) if necessary to adequately describe the proposed project.)
6. Amount of land affected: N/A
Initially (0-Syrs) Acres (640yrs) (>10 yrs) Acres
7. How is land zoned presently? N/A
8. Will proposed action comply with existing zoning or other existing land use restrictions?
Yes NO If no, describe conflict briefly: N/A
9. Will proposed action lead to a request for new:
Public Road? YES NO X Public Water? YES NO X Public Sewer? YES NO X
10. What is the present land use in the vicinity of the proposed project? Residential Commercial
Industrial Agriculture Park/Forest/Open Space Other.
Please Describe : N/A
11. Does proposed action involve a permit, approval, or funding, now or ultimately from any other governmental agency
(Federal, State, Local?) YES NO X
If yes, list agency name and permit/approval/funding :
12. Does any aspect of the proposed action have a currently valid permit or approval? YES NO
If yes, list agency name and permit/approval . Also, state whether it will require modification. N/A
I CERTIFY THAT THE INFORMATION PROVIDED ABOVE IS TRUE TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE
Applicant/Sponsor Name (Print or Type): Catherine Valentino, Supervisor, Town of Ithaca
Signature and Date: 21�„�_ v�
PART II - ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT (To he completed by the Town ; Use attachments as necessary)
A. Does proposed action exceed any Type I threshold in 6 NYCRR, Part 617. 12 or Town Environmental Local Law?
YES NO X If yes, coordinate the review process and use the full EAF.
B. Will proposed action receive coordinated review as provided for unlisted actions in 6 NYCRR, Part 617.6
YES NO X If no, a negative declaration may be superseded by another involved agency, if any.
C. Could proposed action result in any adverse effects associated with the following:
( Answers may be handwritten, if legible)
C1. Existing air quality, surface or groundwater quality, noise levels, existing traffic patterns, solid waste production
and disposal, potential for erosion, drainage or flooding problems? Explain briefly:
None anticipated.
C2. Aesthetic, agricultural, archaeological, historic, or other natural or cultural resources? Community or
neighborhood character? Explain briefly:
None anticipated.
C3. Vegetation or fauna, fish, shellfish, or wildlife species, significant habitats, unique natural area, wetlands, or
threatened or endangered species? Explain briefly:
None anticipated.
C4. The Town's existing plans or goals as officially adopted, or a change in use or intensity of use of land or other
natural resources? Explain briefly:
None anticipated.
C5. Growth, subsequent development, or related activities likely to be induced by the proposed action? Explain briefly:
None anticipated.
C6. Long term, short term, cumulative, or other effects not identified in Cl-059. Explain briefly:
None anticipated.
C7. Other impacts (including changes in use of either quantity or type of energy) Explain briefly:
None anticipated.
D. is there, or is there likely to be controversy related to potential adverse environmental impacts?
YES NO X If yes, explain briefly: See Attached,
E. Comments of staff X. CB other. attached. (Check as applicable.)
PART III . DETERMINATION OF SIGNIFICANCE ( To be completed by the Town of Ithaca)
Instructions: For each adverse effect identified above, determine whether it is substantial, large, important, or otherwise significant.
Each effect should be assessed in connection with its (a) setting(i.e. urban or rural); (b) probability of occurring; (c) duration; (d)
irreversibility, (e) geographic scope, and (f) magnitude. If necessary, add attachments or reference supporting material. Ensure that
the explanations contain sufficient detail to show that all relevant adverse impacts have been identified and adequately address.
Check here if you have identified one or more potentially large or significant adverse impacts which MAY occur. Then
proceed directly to the full EAF and/or prepare a positive declaration .
X Check here if you have determined, based on the information and analysis above and any supporting documentation , that
the proposed action WILL NOT result in any significant adverse environmental impacts AND provide on Attachments as
necessary the reasons supporting this determination.
Town of Ithaca Town Board
Name of Lead Agency arer's Signature(If different from Responsible Officer)
Catherine Valentino, Supervisor
Name & title of Responsible Officer add Agency Signature of Contributing Preparer
,Q / .,e r.c —ct,X f - VXV4} DATE: 8 / 7 / 00
Signature of Responsible Officer in Lead Agency
TOWN OF ITHACA
215 North Tioga Street
Ithaca, NY 14850
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 official newspaper, ( Ithaca Journal) :
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING : "A LOCAL LAW ELECTING A RETIREMENT
INCENTIVE PROGRAM AS AUTHORIZED BY CHAPTER 86, LAWS OF 2000 FOR
THE ELIGIBLE EMPLOYEES OF THE TOWN OF ITHACA"
Location of Sign Board Used for Posting: Town Clerk's Office
215 North Tioga Street
Ithaca , NY 14850
LEGAL ADVERTISEMENT:
Date of Posting : Wednesday, July 26, 2000
Date of Publication : Saturday, July 29, 2000
• . ,
Joan Lent Noteboom , Town Clerk
STATE OF NEW YORK)
COUNTY OF TOMPKINS) SS:
TOWN OF ITHACA)
Sworn to and subscribed before me this S day of NJ , 2000 .
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Notary Public DEBORAH KELLEY
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Joan Lent Noteboom
Town Clerk/Receiver of Taxes
Town of Ithaca
215 North Tioga Street
Ithaca, NY 14850
(607)=273-1721
PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE , that a public hearing will be held by the Town Board of the
Town of Ithaca at a regular meeting on August 7 , 2000, at 6: 45 o'clock p . m . , at the
Town Hall , 215 North Tioga Street, Ithaca , New York, in order that the governing Town
Board may consider "A LOCAL LAW ELECTING A RETIREMENT INCENTIVE
PROGRAM AS AUTHORIZED BY CHAPTER 86 , LAWS OF 2000 FOR THE ELIGIBLE
EMPLOYEES OF THE TOWN OF ITHACA" ; and
PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE, all citizens at the aforementioned time and
place shall be afforded the opportunity to voice their approval or opposition to the said
local law. Copies of said proposed local law are available for review at the Town Clerk's
office at the above address, and
PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE , individuals with visual impairments , hearing
impairments, or those having 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
July 29 , 2000
PUBLISH : SATURDAY, July 29, 2000
AGENDA ITEM # 22a
TOWN CLERK' S MONTHLY REPORT
TOWN OF ITHACA, NEW YORK JULY, 2000
TO THE SUPERVISOR: PAGE 1
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 stated above, excepting only such fees and moneys the application and payment
of which are otherwise provided for by law :
2000 SPORTING LICENSES 1 . 00
2001 SPORTING LICENSES
MARRIAGE LICENSES NO. 00038 TO 00045 70. 00
AGRICULTURE REPORT
COPY AERIAL PHOTOS
MISC . COPY 7 . 30
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
MARRIAGE TRANSCIPT 10. 00
NOISE ORDINANCE
RETURNED CHECK - CLERK
RETURNED CHECK - TAXES
RETURNED CHECK - W&S 14. 00
OPEN SPACE REPORT
POSTAGE
SIGN ORDINANCE
SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS
TAX SEARCHES 50. 00
WATER & SEWER SEARCH
ZONING ORDINANCE 17. 00
Al 255 TOTAL TOWN CLERK FEES 169. 30
Al 555 DOG ENUMERATION 71 . 00
A1556 SPCA CONTRACT 317. 68
A1557 SPCA INTOUND FEES 110. 00
A2530 GAMES OF CHANCE LICENSES
BINGO LICENSES
BINGO FEES 10. 63
A2540 TOTAL A2540 10. 63
A2544 DOG LICENSES 142. 00
A2701 REFUND PRIOR YEAR EXPENSE
BUILDING PERMIT 1390. 00
BUILDING PERMIT EXTENSION 100. 00
FOUNDATION PERMITS
CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY 50. 00
TEMP. CERT. OF OCCUPANCY 25 . 00
USE PERMITS
OPERATING PERMITS
FIRE SAFETY INSPECTIONS 37. 50
TOWN CLERK'S MONTHLY REPORT
JULY 2000
PAGE 2
SIGN PERMITS 50. 00
ZBA AREA & USE VARIANCES
ZBA SPECIAL APPROVALS
ZBA ADDITIONAL MTG. FEE
ZBA SPECIAL APPROVALS 100. 00
ZONING SIGN APPROVALS
B2110 TOTAL B2110 1752. 50
SUBDV. REV. INITIAL APL.
SUBDV. REV. PRELIM. PLAT
SUBDV. REV. FINAL PLAT
SBDV. REV. PLAN REAFFIRM
SITE PLAN MT. APL. FEE 75 . 00
SITE PLAN PRELIM. PLAN
SITE PLAN FINAL PLAN
ADD. MTG. FEE AGENDA PRO
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B2115 TOTAL B2115 75 . 00
SUBDIV. REV. INSPECTION
SITE PLAN REV. INSPECTION
SUBDV. PRELIM. REV. DEPOS
SUBDV. FIN. REV. FEE DEP
SITE PLAN PREL. FEE DEPO
SITE PLAN FIN. FEE DEPOS
BP615 TOTAL BP615
PAID TO SUPERVISOR FOR GENERAL FUND 820.61
PAID TO SUPERVISOR FOR PART TOWN FUND 1827 .50
PAID TO NYS DEC FOR 2000 SPORTING LICENSES 5 .00
PAID TO COUNTY TREASURER FOR DOG LICENEEE 103 .32
PAID TO AG & MARKETS FOR DOG LICENSES 9.00
PAID TO NYS DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH FOR MARRIAGE LICENSES 90.00
TOTAL DISBURSEMENTS 2855.43
JULY 319 2000 C AV!�. vi�G , SUPERVISOR
STATE OF NEW YORK, COUNTY OF TOMPKINS, TOWN OF ITHACA
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foregoing is a full and true statement of all Fees and Moneys received by her during the month above stated, excepting
only such Fees the application and payment of which are otherwise provided for by law.
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Agenda Item 22b
HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT' S MONTHLY REPORT, MAY
TOWN OF ITHACA TOWN BOARD MEETING, AUGUST 7, 2000
Renwick Drive Bride
Silverline construction has completed the excavation of the old bridge . Silverline is
ready to start building the new bridge . John Lampman, the Tompkins County Engineer
and inspector for the bridge replacement, has told me that the bridge construction
project is on schedule and everything is going well at this time .
Renwick Heights Road
The Town has started construction on Renwick Heights Road . The only problem we
have had so far is we got a little over zealous trimming some trees in front of one house
on the street. The residents on Renwick Heights Road had asked us to trim the
branches and trees back to open up the sidewalk and allow the light from street lights to
get through . We will finish this project in August.
:Park Lane Storm Water Management
We have completed the East Side at 112 Park Lane . The catch basin that will split the
water has been installed . The pipe and plunge pools up to what was going to be Circle
Drive are installed and the lawns restored . This has reinforced the washout areas
between Eastern Heights Drive and Park Lane . A series of plunge pools are being built
on the West Side of Park Lane to slow down the water . We will begin to connect the
pipe parallel to Park Lane .
Warren Road
Tompkins County Highway Department is working on Warren Road . The County has
been working from the Village of Lansing' s end of Warren Road first. The county will
maintain two way traffic on the first portion of the project then maintain single lane
traffic for the remainder of the project. Ward Hungerford said that he plans to have the
top on Warren Road by the time school opens . They will then be grinding the asphalt
out from BOCES to Hanshaw Road .
Youth Build Program
The Youth Build Program is part of Tompkins County Community Action and is
funded through the Economic Opportunity Council . The program hires youth between
the ages of 16 to 19 . The Youth Build Program provides these youth with work
experience . The group of young workers that we had this year has been very good .
They were able to stain the play structure, spread wood chips, trim all the shrubs, and
install two benches at Tudor Park . They also installed two bicycle gates on South Hill
Agenda Item 22b
Trail and stained them. We have two wood chip trails in Iacovelli Park on which they
spread wood chips .
Citizen Pruners
The Citizen Pruner' s group trimmed along South Hill Trail the week of July 31 to
August 'l . We explained to them how we wanted South Hill Trail to look and they took
it from there . The days that they trim are Monday and Wednesday evening and then on
Thursday morning .
Federal / State Public Assistance
Tompkins County, along with others, has been approved for Federal Emergency
Management Assistance (FEMA) for the storms that hit the area during the period of
May 3, 2000 through June 30, 2000 . After reviewing the Highway records, the Town
maybe eligible for assistance from these storms . There is a meeting on Wednesday
August 9, 2000 to review the assistance program . Highway personnel will be attending
this meeting .
Upcoming Projects
As noted above, Renwick Heights Road and Park Lane will be worked on during the
month of August . We will also begin work on Tareyton Drive . The Engineering
Department is completing the final grading plan for Iacovelli Park . Lay out of the
future play lawn and basketball court area will then be done on site so we can continue
the grading and filling in those areas .
■ :Park Mowing
■ ROW Mowing
■ Road Surface Treatment
■ Ditching
■ Jet .Rodding
■ Water and Sewer Repairs
Town Engineer' s Report for 8/7/00
Town Board Meeting
EARTH FILL PERMITS
No new fill permits were issued in the month of July.
WATER PROJECTS
Integrated Water System
Final project planning and design work on improvements for the integrated water system is on hold until completion of the
revised SCLIWC agreement.
SEWER PROJECTS
The SJS partners are continuing to work on the revised agreement. The Town Engineer has been working with the other
municipal Engineers and the SJS attorney on technical details of the agreement.
The City of Ithaca has provided an enumeration of the projects on jointly used Intermunicipal sewer mains that have
been completed since 1997 . The Town Engineer has asked for additional details regarding these projects to allow a
recommendation to the Town Board regarding financial participation in these projects.
TOWNHALL
The Town of Ithaca has officially occupied the new A Town Hall at 215 North Tioga Street. All Construction Contracts
have received notice of substantial completion with a number of punch list items to be fmished before final acceptance.
A final project report detailing changes and project costs is being prepared for the August 7 Town Board meeting.
The general contractor for the Post Office continued to make slow progress on the Post Office Project. Completion of that
work is expected this fall.
C.•IRPTSENGRIERPTOON REP
Agenda Item # 22 (d)
Planning Director's Report for August 7, 2000 Town Board Meeting
DEVELOPMENT REVIEW
The following are actions that were considered by the Planning Board.
Tuly 18, 2000 Meeting:
Ainslie/Singer Subdivision — Modification, Hayts Road: The Planning Board granted
Preliminary and Final Subdivision Approval for the proposed modification of the
previously approved subdivision of a 57. 7 + / - acre parcel on Hayts Road into six lots on
Town of Ithaca Tax Parcel No. 24-5-2, AG Agricultural District. The 57. 7 + / - acre farm
parcel is now proposed to be subdivided into six residential lots consisting of three 4 + / -
acre lots, one 2. 1 + / - acre lot, one 20 . 7 + / - acre lot, and one 22. 8 + / - acre lot. Robert H.
Ainslie and Judy L. Singer, Owners / Applicants .
Montessori School Addition — Site Modifications, 120 East King Road : The Planning
Board granted Preliminary and Final Site Plan Approval for the proposed modifications
to the previously approved site plan at the Montessori School Main Building, located at
120 East King Road, Town of Ithaca Tax Parcel No . 43-1 -3 . 5, Residence District R-30. The
proposed modifications include changes to the exterior doors and windows and changes
to the interior layout. The size and location of the addition has not changed. Elizabeth
Anne Clune Montessori School, Owner / Applicant; Peter Demjanec, Demjanec
Architecture, PC, Agent.
CURRENT PLANNING DEPARTMENT PROTECTS
The following are accomplishments or issues that have been dealt with over the past
month.
SEOR Reviews for Zoning Board : One SEQR review for the Zoning Board was done
since the July report: Montessori School Addition Modifications, Extension of Special
Approval and variances, 120 East King Road, R-30 Residence District .
Codes and Ordinances Committee: The Committee met on July 26, 2000 and went on a
field visit to business zoned areas in the Town . The August meeting will be scheduled
toward the end of the month due to vacation schedules (to replace the regular meeting
date of August 16th. The tentative agenda includes a report on the July 26' field trip, a
discussion regarding additional Zoning map revisions (other than business zones), and
review of the draft, revised Zoning chapters (dated Sept. 15, 1999),
Capital Projects Committee: The Committee met on July 28, 2000. Discussion continued
regarding 2001 capital project proposals. Additional proposed 2001 capital project
descriptions were provided by the Highway Department. The next step will be to
submit project descriptions to the Town Board for discussion at the August Board
meeting. The next Committee meeting is tentatively scheduled for September 6, 2000 .
North Campus Gateway Committee: The Committee met on July 11 , 2000 to continue
discussion of alternative improvements for the Gateway. Revised traffic model results
indicated the possible need to look at alternative Gateway configurations to minimize
projected traffic volume increases during the afternoon peak hour at the Pleasant
Grove / Hanshaw Road intersection . The next meeting is tentatively scheduled for
August 8th, 2000 .
ITCTC Planning Committee: The ITCTC Planning Committee met on July 18, 2000.
Reports were provided on a number of items, including the NESTS Transit Study
follow-up, the Freight Study, and the upcoming TIP (Transportation Improvement
Program) update process.
ITCTC Freight Study: Study proposals will be reviewed by the Freight Study
subcommittee on August 2, 2000 .
Consultants - Lake Source Cooling Monitoring: The Town Board subcommittee
interviewed a prospective consultant who would assist the Town in monitoring the
impacts of Cornell' s Lake Source Cooling system. The Town Board will consider
authorization to hire this consultant at the August meeting .
Office Move: The move to the new Town Hall was successfully completed during the
weeks of July 17' and July 24'.
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Agenda #22e.
TOWN OF ITHACA REPORT OF BUILDING PERMITS ISSUED FOR THE MONTH OF JULY 2000
i
MONTH YEAR TO DATE
TYPE OF PERMIT YEAR # OF PERMITS AMOUNT # AMOUNT
SINGLE FAMILY ATTACHED 2000 0 0 0 0
RESIDENCES 1999 0 0 0 0
SINGLE FAMILY DETACHED 2000 1 100,000 12 2,017,000
RESIDENCES 1999 4 440,000 8 7502000
2000 0 0 2 2203000
TWO FAMILY RESIDENCES 1999 1 160,000 1 1602000
2000 0 0 4 22,827
RENOVATIONS 1999 4 989500 14 3037000
2000 0 0 1 52600
CONVERSIONS OF USE 1999 1 4,000 1 45000
2000 1 269500 10 245,500
ADDITIONS TO FOOTPRINT 1999 3 50, 143 6 120,997
2000 2 Repair fire damage/site work 250,000 6 1 ,627,000
MULTIPLE RESIDENCES 1999 8 217032646 9 297053146
2000 1 Catheterization Lab (CMC) 542,000 3 5505800
BUSINESS 1999 1 5003000 6 12386,793
2000 0 0 0 0
AGRICULTURAL 1999 0 0 0 0
2000 0 0 0 0
INDUSTRIAL 1999 10 0 0 0
0 0
0 0
0 0
2000 0 0 14 3,7747172
EDUCATIONAL 1999 12 1 , 165,000 12 6,005,670
I Electrical service and floor repair 29000
I 26' x 28' detached garage 4, 132
1 Replace patio door and repair water damage 0000
MISCELLANEOUS 2000 3 10, 132 35 21968,663
CONSTRUCTION 1999 3 27,000 24 3335473
TOTAL NUMBER OF 2000 8 928,632 87 11 ,431 ,562
PERMITS ISSUED 1999 27 5, 148,289 81 11 ,769,079
TOTAL FEES 2000 8 040 87 15,595
RECEIVED 11999 27 75910 181 17, 165
Date Prepared: August 1 , 2000
Dani L. Holford
Building/Zoning Department Secretary
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`TOTAL CERTIFICATES OF OCCUPANCY ISSUED THIS MONTH - 13
1 . 144 Coy Glen Road - 21 ' x 25' building addition. '
2. 341 West King Road - den and rear porch addition, enlarge 1 bedroom
3 . 172 East King Road - Hospicare residence & administrative offices - temporary.
4. 980 Danby Road (Ithacare) - residential care facility - temporary.
5. 904 East Shore Drive - finish off exterior deck, replace window with a door.
6. 349 Pine Tree Road (CU) - office of Undergraduate Admissions.
7. 1534-36 Slaterville Road - existing two-family residence.
8. 6 Peachtree Lane - new front entry and rear sunroom.
9. 215 North Tioga Street (Town of Ithaca) - renovation to office building - temporary.
10. 105 Brandywine Drive - replace window with larger unit.
11 . 104 Compton Road - renovate storage building.
12. 104 Compton Road - remodel and add apartment - temporary.
13 . 229 Summerhill Drive - new 8 unit multiple dwelling - temporary for l unit.
TOTAL CERTIFICATES OF OCCUPANCY YEAR TO DATE, 2000 - 100
TOTAL CERTIFICATES OF OCCUPANCY YEAR TO DATE, 1999 - 89
INQUIRIES/COMPLAINT'S INVESTIGATED THIS MONTH - 4
1 . 116 Sapsucker Woods Road - property maintenance - abated.
2. 124 Sapsucker Woods Road - property maintenance - abated.
3 . 210 Sapsucker Woods Road - property maintenance - abated.
4. Enfield Falls Road - signage - abated.
From June 2000:
1 . 277 Bums Road - fill - pending.
2. 3A Vista Lane - property maintenance - pending.
3 . 654 Elmira Road - building code - pending.
4. 165 East King Road - 611 - pending.
5 . Enfield Falls Road - sign - abated.
From May 2000:
1 . 703 Hudson Street Extension - noise - pending.
From September 1999:
1 . 703 Hudson Street Extension - noise - pending.
From April 1999:
1 . 172 Calkins Road - property maintenance - $200 fine imposed - abatement deadline extended to 4/19/00 - court date 5/3/00.
From May 1998:
1 . 155 West Haven Road - building code - application pending.
2. 220 Haller Boulevard - building code - pending.
From Marcie 1998:
1 . 124 Haller Boulevard - building code (illegal apartment) - pending. (apartment occupied by family member)
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From February 1998:
1 . 803 Coddington Road - building code (illegal apartment) - pending. (apartment vacant)
2. 611 Elmira Road - building code (illegal apartment) - pending. (apartment vacant)
From January 1998:
I . 110 Winston Drive - building code (illegal apartment) - pending. (building vacant)
From October 1997:
1 . 1447 Trumansburg Road - building code and zoning violation (illegal apartment) - pending. (apartment vacant)
From May 1995:
1 . 1152 Danby Road - zoning and building code - pending legal action.
TOTAL COMPLAINTS INVESTIGATED YEAR TO DATE. 2000 - 31
TOTAL COMPLAINTS INVESTIGATED YEAR TO DATE, 1999 - 30
TOTAL FIELD VISITS THIS MONTH - 71
Uniform Building Code - 56
Local Law and Zoning Inspections - 11
Fire Safety - 0
Fire Safety Reinspections -3 (2 daycare, I apartment [4 units])
Fire/Emergency Occurrences - 1 (soldering in home)
Fire Occurrence Reinspections - 0
TOTAL FIELD VISITS YEAR TO DATE, 2000 - 658
TOTAL FIELD VISITS YEAR TO DATE, 1999 - 546
TOTAL SIGN PERMITS THIS MONTH - 0
TOTAL SIGN PERMITS YEAR TO DATE, 2000 - 5
TOTAL SIGN PERMITS YEAR TO DATE, 1999 - 4
ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
1 MEETING, 2 CASES, NOTICE ATTACHED
TOWN OF ITHACA ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS
_WEDNESDAY, JULY 1212
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, July 12, 2000, 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 Ron and Helen Shewchuk, Appellants, Scott Braig, Crown Construction, Agent, requesting a variance from
the requirements of Article IV, Section 14 of the Town of Ithaca Zoning Ordinance, to be permitted to construct a
C, rr;t;},,,6carport or a garage with a north side yard building setback of 6 ± feet ( 10 foot setback required) at 112 Winston Drive,
Town of Ithaca Tax Parcel No. 70- 11 -28, Residence District R- 15 .
APPEAL of the Montessori School, Appellant, Peter Demjanec, R.A. , Agent, requesting a special approval from the
Zoning Board of Appeals under Article V, Section 18 of the Town of Ithaca Zoning Ordinance, to be permitted to
enlarge an existing elementary school located at 120 East King Road, Town of Ithaca Tax Parcel No. 43 - 1 -3 . 5 ,
Residence District R-30. Variances from Article V, Section 21 and 22 of said Ordinance are also being requested to
permit lot coverage by a building of 11 .25% ( 10% maximum coverage allowed) and a 22 foot side yard building setback
(40 foot minimum setback required). Said appeal was granted an approval on May 21 , 1997 but has since expired.
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
Director of Building and Zoning
273 - 1783
Dated: June 30, 2000
Published: July 7 , 2000
TOWN OF ITHACA
FINANCIAL REPORTING
MONTH ENDING
July 31 , 2000
REPORTS
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SUMMARY OF CASH ON HAND
REVIEW OF BANK COLLATERAL
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CASH SUMMARY OF SAVINGS and CHECKING
FOR THE MONTH ENDING JULY 31 , 2000
FUND AMOUNT
GENERAL - OPERATING $ . 166,408
GENERAL - OPERATING 21500
GENERAL - HIGHWAY 139
GENERAL - KENDALL RESERVE 22,234
GENERAL PART-TOWN - OPERATING 27,245
GENERAL PART-TOWN, REVIEW FUNDS 71684
HIGHWAY - OPERATING 108, 332
WATER 106,290
SEWER 241 ,964 .
CAPITAL PROJECT BUILDING RESERVE CLOSED
CAPITAL PROJECT HIGHWAY EQUIPM'T RESERVE 692
CAPITAL PROJECT PARKS & OPEN SP RESERVE 82,879
CAPITAL PROJECT TOWN HALL 390,748
- CAPITAL PROJECT IACOVELLI NEIGHBORHOOD PK 64, 211
CAPITAL PROJECT MECKLENBURG RD WTR MAIN CLOSED
CAPITAL PROJECT WARREN RD WTR MAIN 10,432
CAPITAL PROJECT HIGHWAY EXCAVATOR CLOSED
RISK RETENTION 6,895
FIRE PROTECTION 11 ,.910
FOREST HOME LIGHTING DISTRICT 11523
GLENSIDE LIGHTING DISTRICT 563
RENWICK, HEIGHTS ;LIGHTING DISTRICT 1 ,839
EASTWOOD COMMONS LIGHTING DISTRICT 1 ,794
CLOVER LANE LIGHTING DISTRICT 394
WINNER'S CIRCLE LIGHTING DISTRICT 786
BURLEIGH DRIVE LIGHTING DISTRICT 769
WEST HAVEN RD LIGHTING DISTRICT 2,940
CODDINGTON RD LIGHTING DISTRICT 1 ,411
TRUST & AGENCY = PAYROLL 119623
TRUST & AGENCY - JUSTICE FUNDS 15, 552
DEBT SERVICE 316908
TOTAL $ 1 ,3219685
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TOWN OF ITHACA
INVESTMENT REPORT
FOR THE MONTH ENDING JULY 319 2000
ACQUISITION TERM ANNUAL MATURITY INVESTED . ESTIMATED
( DAYS) RATE DATE PRINCIPAL EARNINGS
GENERAL FUND
6126100 42 635% 817100 $ 100009000 $ 7,408
6126100 77 635% 9111100 5009000 6,791
6126100 98 6A0% 1012100 23,000 401
TOTAL $ 195239000 $ 149600
GENERAL PART TOWN FUND
6126100 42 635% 817100 $ 2809000 $ 29074
HIGHWAY FUND
6126100 _ 42 635% 817100 $ 236,000 $ 1 ,748
WATER FUND
6126100 42 635% 817100 $ 4509000 $ 3,334
SEWER FUND
6126100 42 635% 817100 $ 190005000 $ 79408
5110100 124 6010% 9111100 110009000 21 ,011
TOTAL $ 29000,000 $ 28,419
CAPITAL PROJECT FUND - TOWN HALL
6126100 42 635% 817100 $ 130,000 $ 963
RISK RETENTION FUND
6126100 98 6.40% 1012100 $ 60,000 $ 11045
FIRE PROTECTION FUND
2116100 194 515% 8128100 4459000 139789
6126100 98 6A0% 1012100 68,000 19185
TOTAL $ 5139000 $ 14,974
TOTAL INVESTED PRINCIPAL @7131100 $ 5,1929000
TOTAL ESTIMATED INTEREST EARNINGS @ 7/31100 $ 67,157
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TOWN OF ITHACA
REVIEW OF BANK COLLATERAL
AS OF JULY 31 , 2000
SAVINGS $ 11321 ,685
CHECKING _
INVESTMENTS 511929000
TOTAL. CASH ON DEPOSIT $ 6,5139685
FDIC INSURANCE 200,000
FMV COLLATERAL ON DEPOSIT 12,048,290
OVER (UNDER) COLLATERALIZED $ 51734, 605
CASH ASSETS COLLATERALIZED OF FMV 185%
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SUMMARY OF INTEREST EARNINGS
COMPARATIVE REVIEW OF INTEREST EARNINGS
BUDGET VS ACTUAL
FOR THE PERIOD ENDING JULY 31 , 2000
FUND ACTUAL BUDGET OVER
EARNINGS EARNINGS (UNDER)
GENERAL $ 43,088 $ 41 ,000 $ 2,088
GENERAL - KENDALL RESERVE 146 - 146
GENERAL PART-TOWN 6,322 3,000 31322
HIGHWAY 9,381 69000 3,381
WATER 13,327 22,000 (8,673)
SEWER 45,261 30,000 15,261
CAPITAL PROJECT. - BUILDING RESERVE 5,212 - 5,212
CAPITAL PROJECT - HIGHWAY EQUIPMENT RESERVE
CAPITAL PROJECT - OPEN SPACE PLAN RESERVE 2,203 - 2,203
CAPITAL PROJECT - TOWN HALL RENOVATION & CONSTR 34,974 . 28,583 6,391
CAPITAL PROJECT - IACOVELLI PARK 19728 w 19728
CAPITAL PROJECT - MECKLENBURG RD WATER MAIN 43 9 35
CAPITAL PROJECT - WARREN RD WATER MAIN 343 - 343
RISK RETENTION 11612 1 ,025 587
FIRE PROTECTION . 21 ,485 201000 1 ,485
COMBINED LIGHT DISTRICTS 210 - 210
DEBT SERVICE 1 ,407 200, 1 ,207
TOTAL YEAR TO DATE EARNINGS $ 186,742 $ 151 ,817 $ 34,925
PERCENT OF BUDGET:
EARNED 123%
UNEARNED 0%
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TOWN OF ITHACA
COMPARARTIVE INTEREST EARNINGS PROJECTION
FOR THE PERIOD• ENDING JULY 31 , 200
DESCRIPTION EARNINGS
TOTAL YEAR TO DATE EARNINGS AS OF 7131100 $ 186,742
_ADD: INTEREST TO BE EARNED FROM O/S CD's 67, 157
TOTAL PROJECTED EARNINGS. $ 253,899
LESS: BUDGETED 2000 EARNINGS 151 ,817
EARNINGS OVER (UNDER) BUDGET $ 102,082
PERCENT OF EXCESS TO BUDGET 67.2%
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TOWN OF ITHACA - TOWN HALL BLDG CAPITAL RESERVE
BALANCE SHEET
JULY 315 2000
ASSETS
HA201 CASH IN CV S 0 . 00
HA230 CASH IN SAVINGS - RESERVE 0 . 00
HA231 CASH IN TIME DEPOSITS - SPECIAL RESERVES 0 . 00
HA380 ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE 0 . 00
HA381 INTEREST RECEIVABLE 0 . 00
HA391 DUE FROM - OTHER FUNDS 0 . 00
TOTAL ASSETS 0 . 00
LIABILITIES AND FUND BALANCE
HA630 DUE TO OTHER FUNDS 0 . 00
TOTAL LIABILITIES 0 . 00
UNEXPENDED FUND BALANCE 0000
TOTAL LIABILITTES & FUND BALANCE 0 . 00
08 /04 /00 14 : 19 : 24
TOWN OF ITHACA
TOWN HALL BLDG CAPITAL RESERVE
DETAIL OF REVENUE
JULY 31 , 2000
MODIFIED EARNED UNEARNED $
BUDGET 2000 BALANCE UNEARNED
USE OF MONEY AND PROPERTY
HA2401 INTEREST & EARNINGS 0 . 00 51211 . 61 - 51211161
TOTAL USE OF MONEY AND PROPERTY _ 0 . 00 5 , 211 . 61 -5 , 211 . 61
INTERFUND TRANSFERS
HA5031 INTERFUND TRANSFERS 0000 0 .00 _ 0600
TOTAL INTERFUND TRANSFERS 0 . 00 0 . 00 0 . 00
TOTAL REVENUE : 0 . 00 51211 . 61 - 5 , 211 . 61
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TOWN OF ITHACA
TOWN HALL BLDG CAPITAL RESERVE
DETAIL OF EXPENDITURES
JULY 311 2000
MODIFIED EXPENDED UNENCUMBERED %
BUDGET 2000 ENCUMBERED BALANCE REMAINING
I NTERFUND TRANSFERS
TRANSFERS TO CAPITAL FUNDS
HA9950 . 901 TRANSFERS TO TOWN HALL CAPITAL FUND 280 , 707 . 16 280 , 707 , 76 0 , 00 0400
TOTAL 280 , 707 . 76 280 701 . 16 0 . 00 0 . 00
TOTAL TRANSFERS TO CAPITAL FUNDS 2801707 . 76 280 707 . 76 0000 0 . 00 _
TOTAL INTERFUND TRANSFERS 280 , 701 . 16 280 , 707 . 76 0 . 00 00600
TOTAL EXPENDITURES : 280 , 701 . 76 280 , 107 . 16 0000 0 . 00
08 /04 /00 10 : 11 : 36
TOWN OF ITHACA - HIGHWAY . E9UIP CAPITAL RESERVE '
BALANCE SHEET
JULY 31 , 2000
ASSETS
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HB230 CASH IN SAVINGS - RESERVE 691 . 82
H8231 CASH IN TIME DEPOSITS - SPECIAL RESERVES 0 . 00
HB391 DUE FROM OTHER FUNDS 0 . 00
TOTAL ASSETS 691 . 82
_ .A_B_I.4..I_L Z_E_3....._A.N_Q.......FUND.......B. AL.ANCE.
HB600 ACCOUNTS PAYABLE 0 . 00
HB630 DUE TO OTHER FUNDS 0 . 00
TOTAL LIABILITIES 0 . 00
UNEXPENDED FUND BALANCE 691 . 82
TOTAL LIABILITIES & FUND BALANCE . 691 . 82
08 /04 /00 14 : 20 : 03
TOWN OF ITHACA
HIGHWAY EQUIP CAPITAL RESERVE
DETAIL OF REVENUE
JULY 31 , 2000
MODIFIED EARNED UNEARNED $
BUDGET 2000 BALANCE UNEARNED
USE OF MONEY AND PROPERTY
HB2401 INTEREST EARNINGS 0 . 00 0 . 00 0800
TOTAL USE OF MONEY AND PROPERTY 0 . 00 0 . 00 0 . 00
INTERFUND TRANSFERS
H85031 INTERFUND TRANSFERS _0 . 00 652 . 56 - 652 . 56
TOTAL INTERFUND TRANSFERS 0 . 00 652 . 56 - 652 . 56
TOTAL REVENUE : ' 0000 652 . 56 - 652 . 56
08 /04 /00 14 : 20 : 10
TOWN OF ITHACA
HIGHWAY EQUIP CAPITAL RESERVE
DETAIL OF EXPENDITURES
JULY 31 , 2000
MODIFIED EXPENDED UNENCUMBERED $
BUDGET 2000 ENCUMBERED BALANCE REMAINING
I NTERFUND TRANSFERS
TRANSFERS TO CAPITAL FUNDS
HB9950 . 901 TRANSFERS TO CAPITAL FUNDS 0600 0 . 00 0 . 00 0 . 00 _
TOTAL 0 . 00 0 . 00 0 . 00 0 . 00
TOTAL TRANSFERS TO CAPITAL FUNDS 0 . 00 _ 0 . 00 - 0000 0 . 00
TOTAL INTERFUND TRANSFERS _ 0400 0 . 00 0 . 00 0 . 00
TOTAL EXPENDITURES : 0 . 00 0 . 00 0 . 00 0 . 00
TOWN OF ITHACA - PARKS & OPEN SPACE RESERVE
BALANCE SHEET ,
JULY 319 2000
ASSETS
0 . 00
HC230 CASH IN SAVINGS - RESERVE 82 , 878 . 90
HC231 CASH IN TIME DEPOSITS - SPECIAL RESERVES 0 . 00
HC391 DUE FROM OTHER FUNDS 0 . 00
TOTAL ASSETS 825878 . 90
L_I_A_8 IL. I...T_I E_S.___A_N 0..... F U N_D..... 8.4 L_A N C,E
HC600 ACCOUNTS PAYABLE 0 . 00
HC630 DUE TO OTHER FUNDS 00 . 00
TOTAL LIABILITIES 0 . 00
UNEXPENDED FUND BALANCE 829878 . 90
TOTAL LIABILITIES & FUND BALANCE 82 , 878 . 90
08 /04 /00 14 : 20 : 35
TOWN OF ITHACA
PARKS & OPEN SPACE RESERVE
DETAIL OF REVENUE
JULY 31 , 2000
MODIFIED EARNED UNEARNED
BUDGET 2000 BALANCE UNEARNED
USE OF MONEY AND PROPERTY
NC2401 INTEREST EARNINGS 0 . 00 2 , 203 , 24 - 2 , 203 . 24
TOTAL USE OF MONEY AND PROPERTY 0 . 00 2 , 203 . 24 - 21203 . 24
INTERFUND TRANSFERS
HC5031 INTERFUND TRANSFERS 0 . 00 0 . 00 0 , 00
TOTAL INTERFUND TRANSFERS 0 . 00 0 . 00 0 . 00
TOTAL REVENUE : 0 . 00 2 , 203 . 24 . 21203 . 24
08/04 /00 14 : 20 : 43
TOWN OF ITHACA
PARKS & OPEN SPACE RESERVE
DETAIL OF EXPENDITURES
JULY 31 , 2000
MODIFIED EXPENDED UNENCUMBERED g
BUDGET 2000 ENCUMBERED BALANCE REMAINING
TOTAL EXPENDITURES : 0 . 00 0 . 00 0 . 00 0 . 00
08 /04 /00 10 : 14 : 02
TOWN OF ITHACA - ITHACA TOWN HALL CAPITAL PROJ
BALANCE SHEET
JULY 312 2000
ASSETS
H1 - 200 CASH - CHECKING 0 . 00
H1 - 201 CASH IN CERTIFICATE OF DEPOSITS 130 , 000 . 0.0
H1 - 202 CASH - SAVINGS 3905748 . 12
H1 - 391 DUE FROM OTHER FUNDS 0 . 00
TOTAL ASSETS 5209748 . 12
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H1 - 600 ACCOUNTS PAYABLE 189658 . 05
H1 - 601 ACCRUED LIABILITIES 0 . 00
H1 - 605 RETAINED PERCENTAGES , CONTRACTS PAYABLE 0 . 00
H1 - 606 RETAINAGE - PICCIRRILLI - PLBG 212904 . 35
H1 - 607 RETAINAGE - PICCIRILLI - HVAC 36 , 702 . 33
H1 - 608 RETAINAGE - BURNS - ELECTRICAL 142702 . 94
H1 - 609 REJ AINAGE - SARKISIAN - GE W L CONTRACTOR 117 , 727 . 00
H1 - 630' DUE TO OTHER FUNDS 0 . 00
TOTAL LIABILITIES 209 , 694 . 67
UNEXPENDED FUND BALANCE 311 , 053 . 45
TOTAL LIABILITIES & FUND BALANCE 520 , 748 . 12
08 /04 /00 14 : 21 : 06
TOWN OF ITHACA
ITHACA TOWN HALL CAPITAL PROJ
DETAIL OF REVENUE
JULY 31 , 2000
MODIFIED EARNED UNEARNED %
BUDGET 2000 BALANCE UNEARNED
USE OF MONEY AND PROPERTY_
H1 - 2401 INTEREST _ . 28 , 583 . 19 34 , 974 . 38 _6, 391 . 19
TOTAL USE OF MONEY AND PROPERTY _28 , 583 . 19 34 , 974 , 38
MISCELLANEOUS LOCAL SOURCES
H1 - 2701 REFUND OF PRIOR YEARS 1 , 300 . 00 1 , 300 . 00 0 : 00
TOTAL MISCELLANEOUS LOCAL SOURCES 1 , 300 . 00 1 , 300 . 00 0 . 00
INTERFUND TRANSFERS
H1 -5031 CAPITAL RESERVE FUND 280 , 101 . 76 280 , 707 , 76 0 . 00
TOTAL INTERFUND TRANSFERS . 280 , 707 . 76 280301 . 76 0 00
TOTAL REVENUE : 310 , 590 . 95 316 , 982 . 14 - 61391 . 19
98 / 04 /00 14 : 21 : 14
TOWN OF ITHACA
ITHACA TOWN HALL CAPITAL PROJ
DETAIL OF EXPENDITURES
JULY 31 , 2000
MODIFIED EXPENDED UNENCUMBERED $
GENERAL GOVERNMENT SUPPORT BUDGET 2000 ENCUMBERED BALANCE REMAINING
BUILDINGS TOWN HALL
EQUIPMENT/CAPITAL OUTLAY
H1 - 1620 . 200 UNCOMMITTED CAPITAL FUNDS 203 , 170 . 64 0 . 00 0 . 00 2031170 . 64 100 . 0
H1 - 1620 . 201 LEGAL 11800 . 00 10800 . 00 0 . 00 0 . 00
H1 - 1620 . 202 SURVEY 0 . 00 0 . 00 0 . 00 0 . 00
H1 - 1620 . 203 DESIGN FEES 0 . 00 0 . 00 0 . 00 0 . 00
H1 - 1620 . 204 ARCHITECTURAL FEES 54 , 524 . 66 54 , 524966 0 . 00 0 . 00
H1 - 1620 . 205 CONTRACT ADMIN ( PRINTS , SPECS . . . ETC ) 11301 . 62 31602 . 09 0 . 00 - 2 , 300 . 47
H1 - 1620 . 210 GENERAL CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT 11058 , 942 . 47 948 , 411 . 20 76 , 480 . 57 349044 . 70 3 . 2
H1 - 1640 . 211 GENERAL CONDITIONS 0 . 00 0 . 00 0 . 00 0 . 00
H1 - 1620 . 212 DEMOLITION 0 . 00 0 . 00 0 . 00 0 . 00
H1 - 1620 . 213 PARKING LOT 10 , 000 . 00 17 , 145 . 75 0 . 00 - 7 , 145 . 75
H1 - 1620 . 214 LANDSCAPING 61000 . 00 0 : 00 0 . 00 61000 . 00 100 . 0
H1 - 1620 . 215 MASONRY & CONCRETE 0 . 00 0 . 00 0 . 00 0 ,00
H1 - 1620 . 216 INTERIOR FABRICATION & CONSTRUCTION 0 . 00 0 . 00 0 . 00 0 . 00
H1 - 1620 . 217 ROOFING 0 . 00 0 . 00 0 . 00 0800
H1 - 1620 . 218 WINDOWS & DOORS 0600 0 . 00 0000 0 . 00
H1 - 1620 . 219 ELEVATOR 0 . 00 0 . 00 0 . 00 0 . 00
H1 - 1620 . 220 MECHANICAL & ELECTRICAL 0 . 00 0000 0 . 00 0 . 00
H1 - 1620 . 221 PLUMBING CONTRACT 1271690 . 23 139 , 450 . 52 0 . 00 - 11 , 160 . 29
H1 - 1620 . 222 HEATING , VENTILATION & AC CONTRACT 270 , 622 . 49 285 , 827 . 78 0 . 00 - 15 , 205 . 29
H1 - 1620 . 223 ELECTRICAL CONTRACT 178 , 193 . 87 159 , 815 . 72 15 , 184 . 28 3 , 193 . 87 1 . 8
Hi - 1620 . 224 BOILER SYSTEM 30000 . 00 0 . 00 0 . 00 3 , 000 , 00 100 . 0
H1 - 1620 . 225 TESTING 0 . 00 0 . 00 0 . 00 0 . 00 .
H1 - 1620 . 231 FURNITURE & FURNISHINGS 0 . 00 0 . 00 0 . 000 0 . 00
H1 - 1620 . 240 NETWORK ADMINISTRATION 0 . 00 0 . 00 0 , 00 0 . 00
TOTAL EQUIPMENT /CAPITAL OUTLAY 1 , 915 , 245 . 98 1 , 610 , 583 . 72 91 , 664 . 85 212 , 997 . 41 I1 1
TOTAL BUILDINGS / TOWN HALL 11915 , 245 . 98 11610 , 583 . 72 911664 . 85 2121997 . 41 11 1
TOTAL GENERAL GOVERNMENT SUPPORT 1 -915-1 L5.,N 1j-j10,583@72 91 664 . 85 212 , 997 . 41 11 . 1
TOTAL EXPENDITURES : 11915 , 245 . 98 11610 , 583 . 72 911664 . 85 2121997 . 41 11 . 1
. 08 /04 /00 14 : 21 : 34
TOWN OF ITHACA
OPEN PURCHASE ORDERS
ITHACA TOWN HALL CAPITAL PROJ TOTAL ORDERS : $91 , 664 . 85
Date PO Claimant Description Account # Amount
06 /09/00 9798 SARKISIAN BROS . , INC . REMAINING GEN CONST CONTRACT H1 - 1620 . 210 76480 . 57
06 /09/00 9800 R . G . BURNS ELECTRIC , INC . REMAINING ELECTRICAL CONTRACT H1 - 1620 . 223 15184 . 28
08 /04 /00 10 : 15 : 05
TOWN OF ITHACA - HIGHWAY UNHEATED STORAGE SHED
BALANCE SHEET _
JULY 31 , 2000
ASSETS
H2 - 200 CASH IN CHECKING 0 . 00
H2 - 201 CASH IN CERTIFICATES OF DEPOSIT 0 . 00
H2 - 202 CASH IN SAVINGS 0 . 00
H2 - 391 DUE FROM OTHER FUNDS 0 . 00
TOTAL ASSETS 0 . 00
L_IA_B_ILIT...I_ES___A_ND... FU_N.D....._BAL_A_NCE
H2 - 600 ACCOUNTS PAYABLE 0 . 00
H2 - 630 DUE TO OTHER FUNDS 0 . 00
TOTAL LIABILITIES 0 . 00
UNEXPENDED FUND BALANCE 0 . 00
TOTAL LIABILITIES & FUND BALANCE 0 . 00
0.8 /04 /00 14 : 21 : 57
TOWN OF ITHACA
HIGHWAY UNHEATED STORAGE SHED
DETAIL OF REVENUE
JULY 31 , 2000
MODIFIED EARNED UNEARNED $
BUDGET 2000 BALANCE UNEARNED
USE OF MONEY AND PROPERTY
H2 -2401 INTEREST 0 . 00 0 . 00 0 . 00
TOTAL USE OF MONEY AND PROPERTY 0 . 00 0 . 00 0 . 00
INTERFUND TRANSFERS
H2 - 5031 INTERFUND TRANSFER - GENERAL FUND 0 . 00 _ 0 . 00 0 . 00
TOTAL INTERFUND TRANSFERS 0 . 00 0 . 00
TOTAL REVENUE : . 0 . 00 0 . 00 0 . 00
06 /04 /00 14 : 22 : 07
TOWN OF ITHACA
HIGHWAY UNHEATED STORAGE SHED
DETAIL OF EXPENDITURES
JULY 31 , 2000
MODIFIED EXPENDED UNENCUMBERED %
BUDGET 2000 ENCUMBERED BALANCE REMAINING
GENERAL GOVERNMENT SUPPORT
BUILDING
EQUIPMENTICAPITAL OUTLAY
H2- 1620 . 200 BUILDING 0 . 00 0 . 00 0 . 00 _0 . 00
TOTAL EQUIPMENT /CAPITAL OUTLAY _ 0 . 00 0 . 00 0 . 00 0 . 00 .
TOTAL BUILDING 0 . 00 0 . 00 _ 0 . 00 ._ 0 . 00
TOTAL GENERAL GOVERNMENT _SUPPORT 0 . 00_ 0 . 00 0 . 00 0 . 00
INTERFUND TRANSFERS
TRANFERS TO OTHER FUNDS
H2 -9901 . 901 INTERFUND TRANFERS - GENERAL FUND 0_00 _ _ 0 . 00 0 . 00 0 . 00
TOTAL ^_ 0 . 00 _0 . 00 0 . 00 0 . 00
TOTAL TRANFERS TO OTHER FUNDS _ 0 , 00 0 . 00 0000 0 . 00
TOTAL INTERFUND TRANSFERS 0 . 00 0 , 00 0 . 00 0 . 00
TOTAL EXPENDITURES : 0 . 00 0 . 00 . 0 . 00 6 . 00
' it
TOWN OF ITHACA - IACOVELLI NEIGHBORHOOD PARK
BALANCE SHEET
JULY 315 2000
ASSETS
H3 - 200 CASH IN CHECKING 0 . 00
H3 - 201 CASH IN CERTIFICATES OF DEPOSIT 0000
H3 - 202 CASH IN SAVINGS 64 , 210 . 61
H3 - 391 DUE FROM OTHER FUNDS 0000
TOTAL ASSETS 64 , 210 . 61
L I A B_I_L_I_T_I .E S...._A N_D..._._F_U N_D...._B.A_L A_N_C_E_
H3 - 600 ACCOUNTS PAYABLE 0 . 00
H3 - 630 , DUE TO OTHER FUNDS . 0 . 00
TOTAL LIABILITIES 0 . 00
UNEXPENDED FUND BALANCE 64 , 210 . 61
TOTAL LIABILITIES $ FUND BALANCE 64 , 210 . 61
08 /04 /00 14 : 22 : 37
TOWN OF ITHACA
IACOVELLI NEIGHBORHOOD PARK
DETAIL Of REVENUE
JULY 31 , 2000
MODIFIED EARNED UNEARNED $
BUDGET 2000 BALANCE UNEARNED
USE OF MONEY AND PROPERTY
H3 -2401 INTEREST 0400 1 , 727 . 58 - 1 , 727 . 58
TOTAL USE OF MONEY AND PROPERTY __ 0 . 00 1. 1727 , 58 - 11721 . 58
INTERFUND TRANSFERS
H3 -5031 INTERFUND TRANSFER - GENERAL PART - TOWN 0100 0 , 00 0 . 00
TOTAL INTERFUND TRANSFERS _ 0 . 00 0 , 00 0 : 00
TOTAL REVENUE : 0 , 00 1 , 127 . 58 - 11727 . 58
08 /04 / 00 14 : 22 : 43
TOWN OF ITHACA
IACOVELLI NEIGHBORHOOD PARK
DETAIL OF EXPENDITURES
JULY 31 , 2000
MODIFIED EXPENDED UNENCUMBERED
CULTURE AND RECREATION BUDGET 2000 ENCUMBERED BALANCE REMAINING
PARKS
EQUIPMENT /CAPITAL OUTLAY
H3 -1110 . 281 PARK CONSTRUCTION 64 , 998 . 33 814 . 00 0 . 00 _ 64 . 184 . 33 98 . 7 _
TOTAL EQUIPMENT /CAPITAL OUTLAY 641998 . 33 814 . 00 0 00 64 , 184 : 33 98 , 7
CONTRACTUAL EXPENSE
H3 - 7110 . 400 PARKS 0 . 00 0_00 0 . 00 _ 0 . 00
TOTAL CONTRACTUAL EXPENSE _ 0_ 00 0 . 00 0 . 00 0800
TOTAL PARKS 64 , 998 . 33 814 . 00 0 . 00 64 184 . 33 98 . 7
TOTAL CULTURE AND RECREATION 64 , 998 . 33 814 . 00 0 , 00 64, 184 . 33 98 . 7
TOTAL EXPENDITURES : 64 , 998 . 33 814 . 00 0 . 00 64 , 184 . 33 98 . 7
TOWN OF ITHACA MECKLENBURG RD WATER MAIN PROJ
BALANCE SHEET
JULY 31 , 2000
ASSETS
0 . 00
H4 - 200 CASH - CHECKING 0000
H4 - 201 CASH IN CERTIFICATE OF DEPOSITS 0000
114 - 202 CASH - SAVINGS 0 . 00
H4 - 380 ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE 0 . 00
H4 - 391 DUE FROM OTHER FUNDS 0 . 00
TOTAL ASSETS 0 . 00
L_IA_B...I L_I_TIES_._._A_NO......FUND...._BAL_ANCE
H4 - 600 ACCOUNTS PAYABLE 0 . 00
H4 - 605 RETAINAGE 0 . 00
H4 - 630 DUE TO OTHER FUNDS 0 . 00
TOTAL LIABILITIES 0 . 00
UNEXPENDED FUND BALANCE 0 . 00
TOTAL LIABILITIES & FUND BALANCE 0 . 00
08 /04 /00 14 : 23 : 15
�' . TOWN OF ITHACA
MECKLENBURG RD WATER MAIN PROJ
DETAIL OF REVENUE
JULY 319 2000
MODIFIED EARNED UNEARNED %
BUDGET 2000 BALANCE UNEARNED
USE OF MONEY AND PROPERTY
H4 - 2401 INTEREST EARNINGS 43 . 42 43 . 42 0000
TOTAL USE OF MONEY AND PROPERTY 43 . 42 43 . 42 0 . 00
MISCELLANEOUS LOCAL SOURCES
84 - 2701 REFUND PRIOR YEARS 41683 . 00 49683 . 00 0 . 00
H4 -2771 DEVELOPER CONTRIBUTIONS 0 . 00 0 . 00 0 . 00
TOTAL MISCELLANEOUS LOCAL SOURCES _ 4 , 683 . 00 4 , 683 . 00 0 . 00
INTERFUND TRANSFERS
H4 -5031 INTERFUND TRANSFERS 0 . 00 0 . 00 0600
TOTAL INTERFUND TRANSFERS 0 :00 0 . 00 0 . 00
TOTAL REVENUE : 41726 . 42 41726 . 42 0 . 00
08/04 /00 14 : 23 : 26
TOWN OF ITHACA
MECKLENBURG RD WATER MAIN PROD _
DETAIL OF EXPENDITURES
JULY 31 , 2000
MODIFIED EXPENDED UNENCUMBERED
BUDGET 2000 ENCUMBERED BALANCE REMAINING
NOME AND COMMUNITY SERVICES
WATER MAIN CONSTRUCTION
EQUIPMENT /CAPITAL OUTLAY
H4 -8340 . 200 WATER MAIN CONSTRUCTION 0 . 00 0 . 00 0 . 00 0 . 00
H4 -8340 . 201 LEGAL 0 . 00 0000 0 . 00 0 . 00
TOTAL EQUIPMENT /CAPITAL OUTLAY 0 . 00 0 . 00 0 . 00 0 . 00
TOTAL WATER MAIN CONSTRUCTION 0000 0 . 00 0 . 00 0 . 00
TOTAL HOME AND COMMUNITY SERVICES _ 0 . 00 - _ 0 . 00 0 . 00_ 0 . 00
I NTERFUND TRANSFERS
TRANFERS TO OTHER FUNDS
H4 -9901 . 905 WATER FUND 3 , 553 . 16 31553 . 16 0 , 00 0400
TOTAL 31553 . 16 3 , 553 . 16 0 , 00 0 . 00
TOTAL TRANFERS TO OTHER FUNDS - 3 553 . 16 3 , 553 . 16 0 . 00 0 . 00
TRANSFERS TO CAPITAL FUNDS
H4 - 9950 . 901 TRANSFERS TO CAPITAL FUNDS 0 . 00 0 . 00 0 . 00 0 . 00
TOTAL 0 . 00 0 . 00 0000 0 . 00
TOTAL. TRANSFERS . TO CAPITAL FUNDS 0 . 00_ 0 . 00 0 . 00 0 . 00
TOTAL INTERFUND�TRANSFERS 33553 . 16 3 , 553 . 16 0 . 00 0 . 00
TOTAL EXPENDITURES : 31553 . 16 3 , 553 . 16 0 . 00 0 . 00
s
D8 /04 /00 10 : 18 : 01
TOWN OF ITHACA - WARREN ROAD WATER MAIN PROJECT
BALANCE SHEET
JULY 31 , 2000
ASSETS
FUND BALANCE 0 . 00
H5 - 200 CASH - CHECKING 0 . 00
H5 - 201 CASH IN CERTIFICATE OF DEPOSITS 0 . 00
H5 - 202 CASH - SAVINGS 10 , 432 . 03
H5 - 391 DUE FROM OTHER FUNDS 0 . 00
TOTAL ASSETS 10 , 432 . 03
L_I.A_8...I_..I_T_IE_S_..._A_ND...._F_UN_0._.._B_ALA_N_C_E
H5 - 600 ACCOUNTS PAYABLE 0 . 00
H5 - 605 RETAINAGE 0000
H5 - 630 DUE TO OTHER FUNDS 0 . 00
TOTAL LIABILITIES 0 . 00
UNEXPENDED FUND BALANCE 107432 . 03
TOTAL LIABILITIES $ FUND BALANCE 10 , 432 . 03 .
• 08 /04 /00 14': 24 : 04
TOWN OF ITHACA
WARREN ROAD WATER MAIN PROJECT
DETAIL OF REVENUE
JULY 31 , 2000
MODIFIED EARNED UNEARNED $
BUDGET 2000 BALANCE UNEARNED
USE OF MONEY AND PROPERTY
H5 -2401 INTEREST EARNINGS 0 . 00 342 . 83 - 342 . 83
TOTAL USE OF MONEY AND PROPERTY 0 . 00 342 . 83 - 342 . 83
INTERFUND TRANSFERS
H5 -5031 INTERFUND TRANSFERS _ 0 . 00 0 . 00 _ 0 , 00
TOTAL INTERFUND TRANSFERS 0 . 00 0 . 00 0 . 00
TOTAL REVENUE : 4. 00 342 . 83 - 342 . 83
08104100 14 : 24 : 12
TOWN OF ITHACA
WARREN ROAD WATER MAIN PROJECT
DETAIL OF EXPENDITURES
JULY 31 , 2000
MODIFIED EXPENDED UNENCUMBERED $
BUDGET 2000 ENCUMBERED__ BALANCE REMAINING
GENERAL GOVERNMENT SUPPORT
CONTRACTUAL
CONTRACTUAL EXPENSE
H5 - 1420 . 400 CONTRACTUAL 0 , 00 2 , 995 , 32 0 . 00 21995 , 32 _
TOTAL CONTRACTUAL EXPENSE 0 ,_ 00 2 , 995 . 32 0 , 00 - 2 , 995 . 32
TOTAL CONTRACTUAL 0 , 00 21995 , 32 0 , 00 _ - 2 , 995 , 32
TOTAL GENERAL GOVERNMENT SUPPORT 0 . 00 2 995 . 32 0 . 00 - 2 995 , 32
HOME AND COMMUNITY SERVICES
WATER MAIN CONSTRUCTION
EQUIPMENT CAPITAL OUTLAY
H5 -8340 . 200 WATER MAIN CONSTRUCTION 11 , 467 . 00 692 . 66 0 , 00 10 , 774434 94 . 0
H5-8340 . 201 LEGAL 1 , 500 . 00 1 , 575 . 00 0 , 00 - 75 . 00
H5 - 8340 . 202 SURVEY 0 . 00 0 , 00 0 , 00 0400
H5-8340 . 203 ENGINEERING DESIGN 0 , 00 0 , 00 0 , 00 0 . 00
H5 -8340 . 231 CONTRACT DOCUMENTS & BIDDING 0 , 00 0 , 00 0 , 00 0 , 00
H5 - 8340 , 232 ADMINISTRATION 0 . 00 0 . 00 0 , 00 0 , 00
H5-8340 . 233 CONSTRUCTION INSPECTION . 0 . 00 0 , 00 0 , 00 0 , 00
H5 - 8340 . 240 CONTINGENCY 0 , 00 0 , 00 0 , 00 0 , 00
TOTAL EQUIPMENT /CAPITAL OUTLAY _12 , 967 . 00 _-_ 2 , 267_66 0 , 00 10 699 , 34 82 . 5
TOTAL WATER MAIN CONSTRUCTION 121967 . 00 2 , 267 , 66 0_00 _ 10 , 699 , 34 82 . 5
TOTAL HOME AND COMMUNITY SERVICES . _ 12 , 967 , 00 21267 , 66 0100 10 , 699 . 34 82 , 5
TOTAL EXPENDITURES : 12 , 967 , 00 5 , 262 . 98 0 , 00 75704 , 02 59 . 4
TOWN OF ITHACA - HIGHWAY EXCAVATOR CAPITAL PROJ
' BALANCE SHEET
JULY 311 2000
ASSETS
0 . 00
H6 - 200 CASH - CHECKING 0 . 00
H6 - 201 CASH IN CERTIFICATE OF DEPOSITS 0 . 00
H6 - 202 CASH - SAVINGS 0 . 00
H6 - 391 DUE FROM OTHER FUNDS 0 . 00
TOTAL ASSETS 0 . 00
LIABILITIES AND FUND BALANCE
H6 - 600 ACCOUNTS PAYABLE 0 . 00
H6 - 630 DUE TO OTHER FUNDS 0 . 00
TOTAL LIABILITIES 0 . 00
UNEXPENDED FUND BALANCE 0 . 00
TOTAL LIABILITIES & FUND BALANCE 0 . 00
08 /04 /00 14 : 24 : 49
kj TOWN OF ITHACA
HIGHWAY EXCAVATOR CAPITAL PROD
DETAIL OF REVENUE
JULY 31 , - 2000
MODIFIED EARNED UNEARNED $
BUDGET 2000 BALANCE UNEARNED
USE OF MONEY AND PROPERTY
H6 -2401 INTEREST EARNINGS 0 , 00 0 . 00 0 . 00
TOTAL USE OF MONEY AND PROPERTY 0 , 00 0 . 00 0 . 00
INTERFUND TRANSFERS
H6 - 5031 INTERFUND TRANSFER 0000 0 . 00 0 . 00
TOTAL INTERFUND TRANSFERS 0 . 00 0 . 00 0 . 00
TOTAL REVENUE : 0 . 00 0 . 00 0 . 00
08 /04 / 00 14 : 24 : 59
TOWN OF ITHACA
HIGHWAY EXCAVATOR CAPITAL PROJ
DETAIL OF EXPENDITURES
JULY 31 , 2000
MODIFIED EXPENDED UNENCUMBERED %
BUDGET 2000 ENCUMBERED BALANCE REMAINING
TRANSPORTATION
HIGHWAY EXCAVATOR
EQUIPMENT /CAPITAL OUTLAY
H6 -5130 . 200 HIGHWAY EXCAVATOR 0 . 00 0 . 00 0 . 00 0 . 00 _
TOTAL EQUIPMENT /CAPITAL OUTLAY _0 . 00 0 ..00 0 . 00 0 . 00
TOTAL HIGHWAY EXCAVATOR _ 0 . 0.0 0 . 00 0 , 00 . _ 0 . 00
TOTAL TRANSPORTATION _ 0 . 00 0 . 00 0000 0 . 00
I NTERFUND - TRANSFERS
TRANSFERS TO CAPITAL FUNDS
H6 -9950 . 901 TRANSFERS TO CAPITAL FUNDS 0 . 00 652 . 56 _ 0 . 00 -652 . 56
TOTAL 0 . 00 652 . 56 _ 0 . 00 652 . 56
TOTAL TRANSFERS TO CAPITAL FUNDS 0 . 00 652 . 56 0 . 00_ _ -652 . 56
TOTAL INTERFUND TRANSFERS T0 . 00 652 . 56 0 . 00 - 652 . 56
TOTAL EXPENDITURES : 0 . 00 652 . 56 0 . 00 - 652 . 56
Town Board Meeting 8/7/2000
Agenda Item Number 22 (g )
Human Resources Specialist' s Report for July 2000
Spent most of the month preparing and then moving to our new location . Spent
several hours with Doyle Security getting the new FOBs to work .
Personnel Committee :
There was no meeting held in July due to the move of Town Hall .
Safety Committee:
There was no meeting held in July due to the move of Town Hall and the busy
summer work schedule of the highway staff.
Wellness Program :
The fall Wellness Fair will be held on Friday, October 27th .
Training and Development :
Training has been schedule for Town Hall employees October 20th. This training
is to cover the required Right to Know, General Office Safety and Ergonomics .
Drivers ' Training will also be schedule for Highway and Town Hall staff for
September or October. More details in next report .
Personnel — Civil Service :
The Town 's July Payroll Certification has not been submitted to the County as of
yet due to some history complications with the payroll program . The
complications are to be addressed by Williamson Lawbook soon .
Commercial Insurance :
Nothing new to report for July.
Workers' Compensation :
Nothing new to report for July.
Disability Insurance :
Nothing new to report for July.
Submitted By:
Judith C . Drake , PHR
Human Resources Specialist
AGENDA ITEM # 24
Town of Ithaca
Supervisor Catherine Valentino
213 N. Tioga Street
Ithaca, NY 14850
7/25/2000
Dear Ms . Valentino :
We are a group of basketball players enjoying the Eastern Heights Park basketball court
during the summer months . We love the court. We love the area. But after an
exhausting 5 -on-5 the one thing really missing is a refreshing water fountain . We are
wondering if you could request the construction of a water fountain, ideally located
somewhere between the soccer field and the basketball court.
The thirsty soccer players , bike-riders , kids , dogs and especially basketball players thank
you for your consideration .
Best regards,
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TOWN CLERK' S OFFICE
i8 21 JOAN LENT NOTEBOOM, TOWN CLERK/RECEIVER OF TAXES
DEBORAH KELLEY, DEPUTY TOWN CLERK/RECEIVER OF TAXES
IV 1 CARRIE WHITMORE, DEPUTY TOWN CLERK
PHONE : 607-273- 1721
FAX: 607-273-5854
TOWN CLERK
RECEIVER OF TAXES
RECORDS MANAGEMENT OFFICER
YEAR 2001 DEPARTMENT PRIORITY WORK PLAN
Town Clerk:
1 . Performance of all daily, weekly, monthly, and annual functions as prescribed by
Town Law, General Municipal Law , and Public Officers Law .
2 . Completion of revisions for all enacted local laws and ordinances ; such as duties and
responsibilities for Town Clerk's office , application forms and processes , or specific
defined time frames .
3 . Finalize the modification of water/sewer billing collections to access and/or transmit
receivable records by computer modem to the Southern Cayuga Lake Intermunicipal
Water Commission as recommended by the independent auditor's .
4 . Plan and implement electronic reporting to the New York State Department of
Agriculture and Markets for dog licenses , and to the Department of Environmental
Conservation for hunting and fishing licenses .
5 . Develop and implement rotating system of displaying historical records , memorabilia ,
and special projects in the Town Hall lobby display cases .
Records Management:
1 . Continuation of archival records conservation/preservation program .
2 . Develop and implement inventory system and indexing process for all records by tax
parcel number . This project will be accomplished as a joint effort of the Records
Management Officer, Records Management Advisory Board , Department Head' s ,
and the Network Records Specialist,
3 . Continued maintenance of the Archival Records Center and the Inactive Records
Center, including systematic disposition of outdated records .
Records Management Cont`d:
4 . Development and implementation of plan for the rental of space within the Archival
Records Center and the Inactive Records Center to other governments . (Records
Management Advisory Board will review and recommend plan to Town Board prior
to implementation .)
5 . Development and implementation of Records Management Disaster Plan with the
assistance of the Records Management Advisory Board and the Safety Committee ,
6 . Revision of " Records Management Procedures and Policies Manual' to incorporate
new standards and requirements for electronic administration , historical
preservation , and establishment of the new Records Management Center ,
7 , Computer Network System Administration - (See attached Network Records
Technician priority work plan) .
Tax Collection:
1 . Preparation and mailing of tax bills .
2 . Administration and daily collection of Year 2001 Tax Warrant,
Respectfully submitted ,
Joan Lent Noteboom
Town Clerk/Receiver of Taxes
Records Management Officer
Prepared : 8/1 /00
OFIT�
TOWN OF ITHACA
1B 21 126 EAST SENECA STREET , ITHACA , N . Y . 14850
TOWN CLERK 273- 1721 HIGHWAY 273-1656 PARKS 273-8035 ENGINEERING 273- 1747 PLANNING 273-1747 ZONING 273-1783
FAX (607) 273-5854
Memorandum
DATE : August 3 , 2000
TO : Joan Lent Noteboom
FROM : Lisa B . Titti
CC : Town Board
RE : 2000 Priority Work Plan
RECORDS MANAGEMENT
➢ Develop policy and procedures regarding use of Records Management Center,
controls to ensure security and location of records . This process will involve staff
from each department to help ensure documents are returned on a regular basis and
decrease likelihood of becoming misplaced .
➢ Develop inactive and archival record inventory database using Microsoft Access 97 .
➢ Write SARA 2001 -2002 Inactive Records grant.
NETWORK ADMINISTRATION
➢ Implement Phase II of the Local Area Network Planning, Implementation and
Management plan .
➢ Create replacement schedule for Town Hall and Highway Department technology .
2001 Public Works Work Plan
1 . Drainage and Storm Water Management Plan
2. Permanent Improvements
3 . Preventative Maintenance
4 . Implementation Plans for Expansion of Highway/ Parks Facility
5 . Sign Program
6. Right-of-Way Maintenance Program
7. Infrastructure and Data Base Development
8 . Continue Providing Yard Waste Collection
9 . Public Safety Improvements of Infrastructure
10. PESH (Safety) Compliance
11 . Park Maintenance and Upgrades
12 . Water and Sewer Maintenance
13 . Major Projects :
Renwick Drive reconstruction
lacovelli Park
Michigan Hill Trail
West King Road
N . Cayuga Street Ext .
Maple Avenue Construction
Park Lane
William & Hannah Pew Trail
14 . Equipment Servicing and Preventative Maintenance
15 . Highway, Engineering, Planning, and Accounting cooperate in preparation of
Town-wide 5 year Capital Plan .
Page 2
Breakdown of 2001Public Works Work Plan
1 . Drainage and Storm Water Management Plan--Priority
a . As storm water management plan dictates :
1 . Christopher Lane-south side piping
2 . Slaterville Road
3 . Texas Lane Walkway Bridge
4 . Simsbury Drive Stormsewer
5 . Elm Street Ext. / West Haven Road
b . Work with Engineering and Planning to continue to develop Town-wide
needs and plan .
1 . Storm Water Systems as-builts
2 . Develop catchbasin cleaning program using sewer vacuum
3 . Continue Needs Assessment
2 . Permanent Improvements
a . List of roads to pave and improve for public safety
1 . Renwick Drive
2 . West King Road
3 . Sunnyhill Road
4 . Park Lane
5 . Maple Avenue
6 . N . Cayuga Street Ext.
b . List of jobs to be completed before and after paving
1 . UFPO sites
2 . Clean ditches
3 . Change pipe crossings
4 . Raise manholes
5 . Raise shutoffs
6 . Fix shoulders
7 . Center road and check slopes
8 . Improve road base drainage
9 . Lawn repairs
10 . Improve clear zones
C . Park and Trail Projects
1 . Vincenzo Iacovelli Park Construction
2 . Michigan Hill Trail (Hospice Care Deer Run Trail)
3 . William & Hannah Pew Trail
Page 3
3 . Preventative Maintenance
a . Surface Treat Roads and Trails
1 . Improve drainage, where possible
2 . Check manhole and water shut offs, repair when necessary
3 . Shim and repair base, where necessary
4 . Crack seal
5 . Cut brush and trees, where necessary
6 . Repair shoulders
7 . Broom
4 . Implement Plans for Upgrades and Expansion of Highway/ Parks Facility
a . Capital project fund for building
5 . Sign Program
a . Roads, Trails, Parks, Water, and Sewer
1. 0 Includes inventory replacement and additional signage
b . Sign Inventory
1 . Continue imputing data on computers
2 . Training to maximize use of programs
3 . Training on Computer Programs on Sign Maintenance
6 . Right-of- Way Maintenance Program
a . Mow roadsides
1 . Map and continue to develop uniform procedures
b . Water, Sewer, Park, Trail, and Roadway easements
1 . Map and continue to develop uniform procedures
C . Trails
d . Water and Sewer Pump Stations and Tank Sites
e . Tree inventory and tree planting program in Town
7 . Infrastructure and Data Base Development (Summer Student Intern to assist)
a . Upgrade/ Input Data on Computer Programs
1 . Highwayman Helper
2 . AutoCAD
3 . GIS
4 . RSMS
5 . Digital Photo Database
I
Page 4
b . Inspection programs
8 . Continue Providing Yard Waste Collection
a . Evaluate cost to provide services
1 . Evaluate the mandated use of biodegradable paper bags for leaves
2 . 131 -yearly rental of tub grinder
b . Strive to Improve Efficiency
1 . Yard waste pickup
2 . Drop off sites
3 . Chip and compost pickup
4 . Encourage home composting
9 . Public Safety Improvements to Infrastructure
a . Guide Rails
b . Fencing
1 . Water Tanks
2 . Storm Water Detention Areas
C . Crosswalks
1 . Provide signage
2 . Striping
3 . Inventory
d . Pedestrian and Bicycle Lanes
1 . Coordinate plans to provide for public safety
2 . Implement projects for public safety
e . Storm Drain--Child Proofing
1 . Inspect and build systems to improve safety
f . Signage
g . Center Line Road Striping
h . Traffic Counts and Park and Trail Usage Counts
1 . Hazardous Tree Removal
j . Retaining Walls
Page 5
10 . PESH (Safety) Compliance
a . Employee Training
1 . Right-to-Know
2 . OSHA
3 . UFPO (Underground Utilities)
4 . Equipment Operation
5 . Traffic Control and Flagging
6 . Driver Training
7 . Confined Space Training
8 . Ergonomics
b . Facility Compliance
C . Employee Safety Committee
1 -Safety Manual Update
11 . Park Maintenance and Upgrades
a . Regular Grounds Maintenance
b . Play Structure Maintenance
C . Repairs to Facilities
d . Plantings and Landscaping
e . Special Projects
12 . Water and Sewer Maintenance
a . Water
1 . Emergency Repairs
2 . Regular Maintenance
b . Sewer
I . Emergency Repairs
2 . Regular Maintenance
13 . Major Projects
a . Renwick Drive reconstruction
b . Maple Avenue reconstruction (phase one)
1 . Pedestrian and Bike connection between City and Town
C . lacovelli Park construction
Page 6
d . Michigan Hill Trail
e . West King Road
f. William and Hannah Pew Trail
14 . Equipment Servicing and Preventative Maintenance
a . Repairs
b . Preventative Maintenance
C . Inspections
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TOWN OF ITHACA Agenda Item No. 25 (e)
PLANNING DEPARTMENT MEMORANDUM
TO: TOWN BOARD
FROM : JON KANTER , DIRECTOR OF PLANNING
RE : 2001 CAPITAL PROJECTS & WORK PLAN PRIORITIES
DATE : JULY 31 , 2000
Attached for the Board ' s review for the upcoming August 7`h meeting are the following
materials submitted by the Planning Department : ( 1 ) a proposed capital project for 2001 ,
and (2) an update of the department ' s work plan priorities for 2001 .
The capital project description is for continuation of the PDR Program in conjunction
with the Agricultural Land Preservation program. With approximately $ 82, 845 in the
Park and Open Space Reserve and a grant application about to be submitted to the State
for Bond Act funds , the Planning Department is requesting that the Board consider
authorizing an additional $50, 000 in the 2001 Budget for the on-going PDR program.
This would ensure the availability of local matching funds in the event that the grant
application is successful, and would allow some level of development rights acquisition if
grant funding is not available .
The attached update of work plan priorities is really a status report on the progress of the
1999-2000 work plan. Many of the items are continuations of work in progress or work
that has not yet begun . The highest priority is of course the completion of the revised
Zoning Ordinance and Map . At this point , it looks like this work will continue into 2001 .
Once this work is completed , the Codes and Ordinances Committee can begin work that
has been deferred on other code and regulation updates and enactment, as listed on the
work plan .
Please let me know if there are any questions prior to the August 7 `h meeting. I would be
glad to answer any questions at the meeting as well .
Att.
TOWN OF ITHACA FIVE -YEAR CAPITAL PLAN
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
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NOTHING DONE ON PLANS SKETCH PLANS COMPLETED
PRELIMINARY ESTIMATE RECEIVED DETAIL PLANS IN PREPARATION
SURVEY COMPLETED DETAIL PLANS COMPLETED
WORK ON PLANS SCHEDULED
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PROPOSED METHOD OF CONSTRUCTION :
CONTRACT
MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES
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IF OBLIGATIONS ARE TO BE ISSUED, STATE : IV14
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EFFECT THE PROJECT WILL HAVE ON OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE
EXPENDITURE FOR FIRST THREE YEARS OF OPERATION : ( PLUS OR MINUS )
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20
20
NOTE : Furnish as much of the information requested as is available at the
time of preparation . Attach maps , plans , photographs and other supporting
data that will aid in evaluating the project. Attach additional sheets for
above descriptions if necessary .
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TOWN CLERK 273-1721 HIGHWAY 273-1656 PARKS 273-8035 ENGINEERING 273-1747 PLANNING 273-1747 ZONING 273-1783
FAX (607) 273-1704
MEM®j4ND UM
TO: Cathy Valentino, Town Supervisor, and the Town Board
DATE : August 7, 2000
FROM : Andrew S . Frost, Director of Building and Zoningfe
SUBJECT : Building/Zoning Department Priorities for 2001
As in previous years, in preparing a 2001 priorities list, a review of last year ' s submission has been made. It
is always interesting to see what has been accomplished and what remains.
It is my understanding that the intent of this year' s "priorities" discussion is to exclude the routine and to
concentrate on major goals or plans which involve money. Nonetheless, I am attaching last year' s priorties
memorandum for your scrutiny. Still outstanding and of concern to me is the list of illegal apartments which
originated from the Tompkins County Assessment Department. In most cases, I have established that the units are
not occupied. In all cases, the property owners are aware of their violations.
As we have recently discussed the one main priority for 2001 , including the routine functions of my
department, is to reestablish a new committee to prepare an open burning ordinance.
I remain open to the Board ' s feedback and direction .
MEMORANDUM
TO: Cathy Valentino, Town Supervisor, and the Town Board
DATE : September 1 , 1999
FROM: Andrew S. Frost, Director of Building and Zoning
SUBJECT: Building/Zoning Department Priorities for 2000
1 submit the following priorities work plan for the year 2000 (the priorities considered first and foremost, the Town ' s liabilities
incurred by the office' s lack of action or neglect in enforcing its assigned local and state rules and regulations):
1 ) Continue to conduct fire safety inspections and issue Operating Permits according to the fire safety inspection schedule set
up for the department. Maintain proper documentation of all activities.
2) Review building permit applications, conduct site inspections and reinspections with regard to compliance with the New
York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code and reference standards. Regulate the use of buildings with or
without Certificates of Occupancy or expired Building Permits. Maintain proper documentation . Ensure Planning Board
and Zoning Board conditions of approvals are met by property owners.
3 ) Respond to all requests and complaints in a timely fashion, bringing complaints to a legal conclusion, while maintaining
proper documentation . In this regard the following were outstanding unresolved properties that were violations and
priorities for 1999. The status of these are noted, with the pending items becoming high priorities for the year 2000 .
Normally, complaints that are unresolved (for a variety of reasons) for more than 90 days, make this list.
a) 18 Lisa Lane building eede - abated.
b) 1020 Danby Read zening eeeupaney abated-.
d) 210 Saps i&er- Weeds Read buildingeede abawd..
e) 339 Stone QuaMrRead mnsa& building demeliiienpemimit issued-.
f) 155 West Haven Road - building code - pending.
g) 220 Haller Boulevard - building code - pending.
h) Thenn noise - abated
i) 124 Haller Boulevard - illegal apartment - pending.
j) 803 Coddington Road - illegal apartment - pending.
k) 611 Elmira Road - illegal apartment - pending.
1) 110 Winston Drive - illegal apartment - pending.
m) 1447 Trumansburg Road - illegal apartment - pending.
n) 119 )AleelfLane buildingeede abated.
o) 1152 Danby Road - zoning and building code - pending.
p) La Tourelle - handicapped access - pending.
q) Hospicare - handicapped access - pending.
s) 132 Forest Home Dfive Wdingeede abated.
t) But4emrAl4E Falls Bed and Br-eakfast fire safePf—abated--
Page Two
Additions to this list from April 1999 to present are
a) 172 Calkins Road - property maintenance - pending.
b) 936 €ast-Shere 11 Fnaintenanee pending.
The following are items considered to be projects and involve either Town wide applications or large groups of properties.
I ) Initiate enforcement of lock box regulations for nonresidential occupancies containing fire alarm systems - some
compliance achieved.
2) Initiate enforcement of new sign law regulations (adopted October 1996), addressing existing signs that are in
noncompliance - some compliance achieved.
September 1- 1999)
4) Formulate Town wide "Open Burn" policy - not addressed in 1999 - priority for 2000.
Town Board Meeting 8/7/00
Human Resources Priority List for 2001
• Integrated Water System employee recruitment and appointments
• Diversity program development . Update Affirmative Action Plan in
conjunction with Tompkins County Civil Service .
• Develop a training schedule for management and staff .
• Purchase Human Resources Information Management software .
• Develop a Personnel/Policy Manual for Elected and Appointed Officials .