HomeMy WebLinkAboutTB Minutes 1968-05-13AGENDA
Regular Meeting
Ithaca Town Board
May 133 19^8
1. Northeast playground— W. Schwan
2. Petition-Lucente development- Sapsucker Woods Road
3. Snyder Hill Road speed limit
4. Option of Purchase- Hornbrook property for tank site
Second South Hill Water District
5. Renew maintenance contracts (Calculator and IBM typewriter
6. Election Inspectors-approval
7. Voting machines—Avjaxd bid-sign contracts
8. Renew note #1-Slaterville Road Sewer District-due June
9. Summer hours for Town Offices
10. N.Y.S. Association of Magistrates-Hartsock on Executive
Committee (Expenses)
11. Assessor*s mileage
12. Approve payments due June 1st: l)City of Ithaca-Dump $1200
2)City of Ithaca-Fire
$19,986
3) GIR Planning Board-$2000
13. Approval of warrant dated May 13* I968
14. Approval-of minutes dated April 8, 1968
15. Issuance of water & sewer permits
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RESOLUTION 20?- WATER SERVICE-GUIDI PROPERTY
145^ Slaterville Road
Voted resolved that the town will share the expense of installing
water service to the Guidi property at 1458 Slaterville Road
which is in the East State Street Water District and the main
being on the opposite side of the street from the property
involved. The Board resolved to share 50^ of cost up to a
maximum of $325. for installation of water to property line.
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n RESOLUTION 208-USE OF VOTING MACHINES
Board of Education
Voted resolved to authorize the Board of Education use of town
voting machines for the annual schoSl election to be held Tuesday,
May 7^ 1968. An hourly set up charge will be contingent on
whether the Board of Education deems it equitable to charge the
Town of Ithaca for custodial services when use of schoSl facilities
are necessary for elections other than school elections.
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RESOLUTION 209-MQSQU1T0 CONTROL PROGRAM-I968
Voted resolved to renew contract with Mr. Richard F. Pendleton,
326 Forest Home Drive for mosquito control program for I968 at
quoted price of $900.00 for the year.
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RESOLUTION 210-APPR0VAL OF MINUTES
Voted resolved to approve minutes dated March 11, I968.
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RESOLUTION 211-BOND RESOLUTION-Increase $210,000
Bonds-Second South Hill Water Dist
(19bb)
Upon motion made by Councilman Mayer, seconded by Councilman McElwee
the following resolution was duly voted and passed:
Bond Resolution dated April 8, I968
A resolution authorizing the issuance of an additional $210,000
serial bonds of the Town of Ithaca, Tompkins County,. New York to
pay a part of the cost of the construction of improvements in and
for Second South Hill Water District (I966) in said town.
RESOLUTION 212-WARRART APPROVAL
Voted resolved to approve warrants dated April 8, I968 in the
following amounts:
General Fund $6,340.38
Highway Fund 5^260.60
Slaterville Road Sewer District 19,407.12
Snyder Hill Road Water District 228.59
East Ithaca Water District 2,831.37
I I South Hill Sewer District 44,888.46
' ' South Hill Sewer-Ext. 1 4,191.22
South Hill Sewer-Ext. 2 52,123.69
Second South Hill Water Dist.-Ext. 1 3^120.61
Second South Hill Water-Dist.-Ext. 2 716.28
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Mechanic's Lien-^Eastern Heights, Inc.
A mechanic's lien was filed against the Town by Varga Backhoe
and Bulldozing, 48 Davis Road, Ludlowville, N.Y, for labor
performed for the pump statinn in Eastern Heights, Inc., The
Board passed the following resolution.
RESOLUTION 213-MECHANIC'S LIEN-Eastern Heights,Inc.
Voted resolved to authorize Zoning Officer to suspense with the
issuance of any further building permits in the Eastern Heights
sub-division until the mechanics lien filed against the town is
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Meeting duly adjourned 5:50 P.M.
lyrtie M. Hewitt
4-8-68 Town Clerk
MAY 13. 1968
At a regular meeting of the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca,
Tompkins County, New York, held at the Town Offices, IO8 E. Green
Street, Ithaca, New York onthe 13th day of May, 1968, at 4 o'cSiOck
p.m., there were:
PRESENT: Supervisor William B. Kerr, Councilmen Andrew W. McElwee,
Joseph N. Mayer, Jr. and Harry U. Baker.
Absent: Councilman Harry N. Gordon
Also Present: Attorney James V. Buyoucos, Highway Superintendent
Marion Morey, Zoning Officer David Cowan, Clerk Myrtle Hewitt,
Lozier Engineer James Dunlap, Mrs. Livesay from Snyder Hill Road,
Major Fisher from West Hill, Mr. Linscott from Stone Quarry
Road, and approximately 8 residents from Sapsucker Woods area
and the Northeast.
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Rocco Lucente--Zoning Violation
Preceding the meeting by several days a petition was received
with 45 signatures from the northeast area and appearing at the
meeting approximately 8 residents from the northeast, mainly
Sapsucker Woods area, both contesting the assumed intentt of Rocco
Lucente, contractor to rent duplex housing to students to be used
as rooming houses or boarding houses which would be in violation
of the Zoning Ordinance inasmuch as the area is in an R-15 zone
and building permits were issued for 2family dwelling units. The
Town Attorney notified Mr. Lucente on May 2, 1968 by letter that
renting to students (l4 in each house) would be in violation to
zoning and anything he continued building in this line is at his
peril. Since no town official had been contacted by Mr. Lucente
of his intent at board m.eeting time, the board authorized Mr.
Buyoucos to obtain an injunction against Mr. Lucente to dis-
continue builiding until such time as he abides by building and
zoning regulations.
RESOLUTION 214-MOWING EQUIPMENT
Supervisor Kerr moved that the town purchase a 6-7 foot wide
flail type mower attachment for the highway department's use
in lawning playground areas maintained by the town. Price not
to exceed $1,000. Seconded by Councilman Andrew McElwee. 'An
all "aye" vote carried.
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RESOLUTION 215- SPEED LIMIT SNYDER HILL ROAD
Upon motion made by Supervisor Kerr, seconded by Councilman Mayer
the clerk was authorized to file papers together with the County
Superintendent of Highways for an appeal to^the state in setting
a minimum speed of 35 niph on Snyder Hill Road in conjunction
with Pine Tree Road speed of 35niph. Duly carried.
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RESOLUTION 2l6- ELECTION INSPECTORS
Upon motion made by Supervisor. Kerr and seconded by Councilman
McElwee the lists of Election Inspectors as submitted by Chairmen
of the Republican and Democratic parties for 1968 be approved for
appointment by the Town Board. An all "aye" vote carried. Lists
are attached.
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RESOLUTION 21? - BID AWARD-VOTING MACHINES
Councilman Harry Baker moved that the Town Board accept the bid
from the Automatic Voting Machine Division, Jamestown, N.Y. for
the purchase of (2) automatic voting machines at bid price of
$1653.00 per machine, F.O.B. Jamestown, N.Y. Seconded by
Councilman Joseph N. Mayer, Jr. and adopted unanimously.
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RESOLUTION 2l8 - OFFICE MACHINES-MAINTENANCE CONTRACTS
Councilman Joseph N. Mayer, Jr. moved tha the maintenance contracts
on the l.B.M. typewriter and the Friden calculator be renewed.
^ Seconded by Supervisor Kerr and unanimously approved.
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RESOLUTION 219 - CONTRACT WITH CITY OF ITHACA
Upon motion made by Supervisor Kerr, seconded by Councilman Mayer
it was unanimously voted to approve payments to the City of Ithaca
as follows; Dump Contract-- $1200; Fire Contract—$19,9^6.
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RESOLUTION 220 - ASSESSOR'S MILEAGE
Supervisor Kerr moved that the bill submitted by Donald Franklin,
assessor, for mileage accrued in assessing new construction in
the Town of Ithaca be approved. Seconded by Councilman Mayer and
unanimously approved.
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_ RESOLUTION 221 - RENEW NOTE #1 SLATERVILLE ROAD
^ SEWER DISTRICT
Councilman McElwee moved that Supervisor Kerr be authorized to
renew Note #1 for the Slaterville Road Sewer District in the amount
: of $150,000, due day June 27^ I968. Seconded by Supervisor Kerr
L and unanimously approved.
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RESOLUTION 215- SUMMER HOURS
Councilman Baker moved, starting June 1, I968 that the towi offices
operate on a summer schedule from 8:30 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. through
Labor Day, September 2, I968. Seconded by Councilman Mayer and
unanimously approved by an all "aye" vote.
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RESOLUTION 2l6- ISSUANCE OF WATER & SEBER PERMITS
A motion was made by Supervisor Kerr that the clerk be authorized ^
to issue water and sewer permits in the absence of the secretary.
Seconded by Councilman McElwee and unanimously passed by an
all "aye" vote.
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RESOLUTION 217- OPTION TO PURCHASE TANK SITE
A motion was made by Councilman McElwee and seconded by Council
man Mayer that the Board approve the purchase of a pump site
from Frank W. Hornbrook, 142 Troy Road, Ithaca, New York for
the erection of tank and pump site for use in Extension 1 of
the Second South Hill Water District at a price of $3,000. A
vote was taken with the following votes cast:
Supervisor Kerr aye
Councilman McElwee-aye
Councilman Mayer aye
Councilman Baker no
With a majority favoring, the resolution was passed.
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RESOLUTION 218-NORTHEAST SEWER DISTRICT-
ENTRANCE FEE TO HANSHAW SEWER DISTRICT
Supervisor Kerr moved that a bill from Lozier Engineers, Inc.
covering an infiltration study of sanitary sewers in the north
east area (Hanshaw Road Sewer District and Northeast Sewer
District) in the amount of $1,456.50 be paid from funds of the
northeast district and this amount be considered as an entrance
fee to Hanshaw Road Sewer District inasmuch as the Hanshaw lines
are accommodating the northeast district and the study covered
both districts. Seconded by Councilman Mayer and unanimously
passed by an all "aye" vote.
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RESOLUTION 219- APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Councilman Mayer moved that minutes of the meeting of the Board
held on the 8th of April, I968, as submitted by the clerk be
approved. Seconded by Councilman McElwee and adopted unanimously.
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RESOLUTION 220- APPROVAL OF WARRANTS
Supervisor Kerr moved that warrants dated May 13^ I968 submitted f*
to the Board be approved for payment. Seconded by Councilman
Mayer and unanimously passed.
General Fund $11,031.08
Highway Fuiid 5^678.29
Snyder Hill Road Water District 6,297.09
South Hill Sewer District 77j504.73
South Hill Sewer District-Ext. 1 26,129.14
South Hill Sewer District-Ext. 2 49,692.35
Second South Hill Water District 34,597.52
Second South Hill Water District-Ext. 1 17,481.49
Second South Hill Water District-Ext. 2 108.02
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Topics of Discussion
Water & Sewer Extension on Stone Quarry Road
Mr. Dean Linscott of 3bb Stone Quarry Road appeared before the
Board in conjunction with a petition presented to Supervisor Kerr
on May 8_, I968 containing signatures of property owners in the
vicinity of Upper Stone Quarry Road and King Road west who are
interested in water and sewer services in that area. Engineer
Dunlap presented a brief cost estimate for these services--one
based on a small district to include properties as far as the
cemetery on Stone Quarry and a second to form a larger district
as far as the city line. The costs given were as follows:
Small District
Water--|6l,00 per unit
Sewer-~$159•00 per unit
Large District
Water— i65.00 per unit
Sewer-- $87.00 per unit
Total cost estimates--small district $32,000 water; $7^,000 sewer--
larger district—water $120,000, sewer $l64,000.
With this information Mr. Linscott expressed his desire to
contact people in the smaller district area for their views
before authorizing a formal petition.
Review of Zoning Ordinance
The Board discussed the desirability of having civic groups
throughout the town participate in reviewing the basic ordinance
of the Town of Ithaca for its betterment and methods of improvement
The clerk was asked to write each of the 9 civic groups asking
for representation of 2 members from each group who would be
willing to share their time and abilities in a study of the
ordinance.
Town Engineer
The position of Town Engineer was again brought up in discussion.
Supervisor Kerr indicated that contacts were still being made
and a possible solution toi"the problem could be forthcoming.
Village of Gayuga Heights-Relief from Town Highway Taxes
Supervisor Kerr received a letter from Mayor Marcham ofthe Village
indicating that the Village of Gayuga Heights is seeking to be
relieved from highway taxes in the town. Mr. Kerr responded to
the Mayor's letter by pointing out the advantages which the Village
would ultimately gain by continuing even though they may feel the
added tax is a burden rather than a gain. However, it was the
consensus of the Board that if the Village was strongly set in
severing this commitment they would not hinder them from doing so.
Eastern Heights Drainage
Councilman Baker together with Mr. 0'Boyle, field engineer from
Loziers visited the Eastern Heights development to review the
dra.inage problem. It was the belief of these gentlemen that a
serious situation has developed drainage wise, and If it is not
corrected very soon some serious damages will occur which could
prove detrimental to the town. The Board on hearing this repor'^
directed Attorney Buyoucos to contact Eastern Heights, Inc. of
the inadequate drainage facilities in the development and have
them get in touch with Mr. Baker and Mr. 0'Boyle and come to a
solution to correct this situation immediately before steps are
necessitated for them to comply with the engineering codes of the
town.
Meeting duly adjourned at 6:35 P.M.
Myjaie M. Hewitt
Town Clerk
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