HomeMy WebLinkAboutTB Minutes 1969-05-12REGULAR MEETING TOWN BOARD
MAY 12, 1969
4 '5 E N D A
1. Call to order
2. Approval of minutes dated April l4, I969.
3. Approval of warrants dated May 12, I969
4. Marcelletti & Sons Construction Co. Rayment due—works
isompleted.
5. Public Hearing »Rezoning Belasco
5:00 P.Mi fiastern Heights, Inc.
6. Proposal for Engineering Services--—l^prtheast Area
EstixnatfeB* Jbhil S. McN<*il— Letter
Would meet With Board- . sketch
Lozier Engineers Letter
$1200 - $1800
7. Harry B^ikfef, Councilman ^
How much is Eastern Heights Water District paying the Slaterville
Water District fot pumping the Slaterville Water up to tank
(Eastern Heights)?
Cost would bej 1. Electricity
2. Water ,
3. Equipment used
4. Use of mains
Eastern Heights (Slaterville District)
8. Unfinished Business:
1. Revision of Zoning Ordinance
2. Sanitary Sewer Ordinance
3. William Frandsen request--Board of Public Works
4. Ithaca School District Northeast School
Cayuga Heights School
7. Planning Board recommendation for revision of the Zoning
Ordinance returned to Walter Schwain, Chairman for further
study. Agricultural Section 51 was acceptable and new
definition of a family was agreed upon after suggestions
^ by Supervisor Kerr, Councilman McElwee and Councilman
I Desch. No action or public hearing until further study
I i is finished and again presented.
8. Sanitary Sewer Ordiance drafted by Attorney James
Buyoucos in I965 and never acted on. Copies to be sent to
the Board members on this proposed ordinance, so that
all may study it for further discussion and future action.
9. May 5, 1969 will be CLEAN UP DAY for the Town of Ithaca.
Supt. of Highways will make arrangements to pick up trash,
etc. on that day. Notice will be in the Ithaca Journal.
10. Advise Harold Cornelius, Cayuga Heights Village Sewer
Department, he has the Boards permission to repair the
manhole opposite Lansing East Apartments.
This meeting adjourned at 7:15 P.M.
Edward P. Riley
Town Clerk
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MAY 12, 1969
Minutes of the Regular Monthly Meeting of the Town Board of the Town
of Ithaca held May 12, I969 at the Town Offices, 108 E. Green St.,
Ithaca, New York commencing at 4:00 o'clock P.M.
PRESENT:
ALSO PRESENT
William B. Kerr, Supervisor
Noel Desch, Councilman
Victor DelRosso, Councilman
Harry U. Baker, Councilman
Andrew W. McElwee, Councilman
James Dunlop, Lozier Engineer
Bill 0'Boyle, Lozier Engineer
Marion Morey, Highway Sup't.
Edward P. Riley, Town Clerk
Peter DeWysocki
Walter Schwan, Planning Board Chairman
Rocco Lucente
David Cowan, Zoning Officer
Sue Strandburg, Ithaca Journal
Gary Gerard, WHCU
Major Fisher
Gerard O'Brien
Mrs. Roger Livesay
A1 Hoffer, Jr.
Richard Blatchley
Arthur Prince
Otto Schoenfeld
Nancy Krook
Manley Thaler
Sal Salerno
Professor Hughes
Ed Miccinatti
Mr. and Mrs. McQuade
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The meeting was called to order by William B. Kerr, Supervisor.
RESOLUTION 384 - APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Resolution 383 was briefly questioned by Councilman DelRosso. The
matter was quickly clarified. Motion was then made by Councilman _
Baker and seconded by Councilman McElwee that the minutes of April |!
l4, 1969 as submitted by thn Town Clerk be approved. An all "aye" 1 |
vote carried. . '
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RESOLUTION 385 - APPROVAL OF WARRANTS
Councilman Baker questioned the one Highway Bill involving the
County. Councilman McElwee questioned the Gruenfeld bill.
It was determined that both bills were in order and should be
paid. Councilman Baker made the motion seconded by Supervisor
Kerr that the warrants dated May 12, I969 in the following amounts
be approved.
General $9,500.29
Highway 5,l6l.72
Slaterville Rd. Area Sewer District 295.87
2nd South Hill Water District 9,450.00
2nd South Hill Water District-Ext. 2 551.10
South Hill Sewer District 67.24
South Hill Sewer District-Ext. 1 4,519.90
South Hill Sewer District-Ext. 2 5,819.97
An all "aye" vote carried.
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RESOLUTION 386 - MARCELLETTI & SONS CONSTRUCTION
CO.-PAYMENT DUE-WORKS COMPLETED.
Brief discussion. Supervisor Kerr explained work was done,
contractor's money was due and mone^ available. Councilman McElwee
was of the same opinion and that further delay in this matter was
unnecessary. The entire Board agreed.
A motion was then made by Supervisor Kerr, seconded by Councilman
McElwee that the Marcelletti & Sons Construction Co. be paid
$57,978.45 the amount due.
A vote was taken with the following votes cast:
Supervisor Kerr aye
Councilman Desch aye
Councilman McElwee aye
Councilman Baker aye
Councilman DelRosso aye
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RESOLUTION 387 - PROPOSAL FOR ENGINEERING
SERVICES NORTHEAST AREA-STORM-
WATER system
John S. MacNeil Jr. Engineers and Lozier Engineers, Inc. were
requested to submit proposals for costs and time involved in doing a
storm, water drainage study of the Northeast Area. Both firms
submitted proposals and after both were reviewed by the Board, Loziers
seemed more acceptable.
Motion was then made by Councilman Desch and seconded by Councilman
McElwee that the Lozier Engineers be selected to do the study,
and that this study be completed in four (4) weeks time at a cost of
between $1200 but not over $l800. A vote was taken and the
resolution unanimously adopted.
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EASTERN HEIGHTS WATER DISTRICT SLATERVILLE WATER DISTRICT
Councilman Baker questioned the expenses involved for pumping
the Slaterville Water up to the Eastern Heights Tank. He was
specifically interested in electricity, equipment and use of
mains costs. After a table discussion, it was decided that
Jim Dunlop, Lozier Engineer, review the situation and after the
study make a report to the Town Board so they may deal with this
matter as a reality.
REVISION OP THE ZONING ORDINANCE
No action.
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SANITARY SEWER ORDINANCE
All Board Members had copies of the original ordinance as drawn up
by James Buyoucos, Attorney for the Town. A short discussion ensued.
All were pleased with it and Mr. Buyoucos was asked to complete the
ordinance and add or detract any precise clauses that he deemed
necessary before a final review and before it is presented for a
public hearing.
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WILLIAM FRANDSEN REQUEST BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS
Supervisor Kerr presented a copy of the letter (4/28/69) to Mr.
Pat Hannan, which explained the Towns request for the Frandsen
property being granted water, had not been brought before the
Board of Public Works for reconsideration and again requesting
the matter be placed on the Board of Public Works agenda, since this
was a serious problem and the Town hoped that something could be done
about it.
RESOLUTION 388 - NORTHEAST SCHOOL-CAYUGA HEIGHTS
SCHOOL
All members took part in this lively talk about use of these two
schools for polling places with comments on a bill of $301.63
presented by the school for custodial services. No action was taken
on payment of this bill but all seemed in favor oT^using the
schools and dispensing with the custodial arrsingements, which
would eliminate future charges. Councilman McElwee made the
motion, seconded by Councilman Baker that we accept the responsibility
and use of both these schools.
An all "aye" vote carried.
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DAVID COWAN CHARLES COLLINS PROPERTY
ZONING OFFICER HANSHAW & WARREN ROAD
Mr. Cowan had three (3) photographs taken in I968 and 19^9^ showing
that the property appeared to be a junk yard, since it has loaded
metal junk for processing on vans. The property also has used n
cars that are junk. Mr. Cowan has sent by registered mail a letter |
of complaint with instructions that this area be cleaned up or further
action would be taken.
(Mr. Collins acknowledged receipt of this letter by a phone call to
Mr. Cowan on 5/1^/69)
GENERAL ORDERS
Supervisor Kerr asked that Mr. Bill 0'Boyle make sure the Hoff
Driveway, 127 Pine Tree Road be taken care of there had been too
much delay Councilman Baker requested Mr. 0'Boyle also to look
into the situations involving the James Freeman property and
John Marion property on the Slaterville Road.
RESOLUTION 389 - ELECTION INSPECTORS
A motion was made by Supervisor Kerr and seconded by Councilman
McElwee that the lists of Election Inspectors as submitted by
Chairman of the Republican and Democratic Parties for I969 be _
approved by the Town Board. j
A vote was taken and the resolution unanimously adopted. - '
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RESOLUTION 390 - OTTO B. SCHOENFELD-CHRISTOPHER
lAne
Mr. Schoenfeld appeared and requested that Christopher Lane be
accepted as a Town Road. Attorney Buyoucos advised releases had
not been obtained.
A short discussion ensued with the following action:
Voted Resolved that Christopher Lane be accepted subject to Town
Attorney's ascertainment as to whether any further releases must
be obtained.
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RESOLUTION 391 - OTTO B. SCHOENFELD-WILLIAMSBURG- ^
BURLEIGH DRIVE SECflON
Voted Resolved that "Williamsburg Park Subdivision No. 4 Burleigh ^
Drive Section" be granted the right to install corporation cocks j |
on these 33 parcels, at request of Otto B. Schoenfeld, and matter I I
turned over to Planning Board for Preliminary Approval at the
May 13, 1989 Planning Board Meeting.
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PUBLIC HEARING-REZONING BELASCO-EASTERN HEIGHTS^
INC.
Proof of Notice having been presented, the Pubic Hearing was
called to order at 5iOO P.M. by William B. Kerr, Supervisor.
^ About 4o people were in attendance and Supervisor Kerr was
I presented with a petition from the Greater Town of Ithaca
i I Citizens Council. Mr. Kerr noted that some of the names
on the petition were in favor of the development.
Those speaking against the proposal were Mrs. Nancy Krook,
Mr. Gerard O'Brien, Mr. A1 Hoffer, Jr., Mr. Richard Blatchley,
Professor Hughes, Peter DeWysocki and Major Donald Fisher.
Those speaking for the proposal were Sal Salerno and Manley Thaler.
Objections Offered:1. No Guaranteed residential integrity
2. No objection to multiple housing, just
where it goes.
3. Do not believe in floating zone
4. No demand study made
5. Absence of Mr. Belasco
6. Proposition nebulous
7. No master plan
8. Questionable landscaping
9. Will create overloaded schools
and create a fire hazard problem in the
event of an accident on Snyder Hill Road,
10. Poor location, drainage
11. Cornell should supply own dormatories
I Those speaking in favor:
1. Will make area property more valuable
2. Good housing badly needed in area
3. Roads can be updated to handle any increased
traffic.
4. Topography and soil conditions make it an
ideal location and any professional planner
would agree it proper land usage
5. This could not be considered spot zoning.
6. Proposal is much superior to those offered in
past.
7. Multiple Zoning IS residential
8. Recreation facilities and green acres and
ample parking will be provided in project.
All persons desiring to be heard having been heard. Supervisor
Kerr terminated the hearing at 5:45 P.M., and the following
action was taken.
^ RESOLUTION 392 - MOTION DELAYED-EASTERN HEIGHTS^
A motion was made by Councilman DelRosso and seconded by Supervisor
Kerr that this hearing be tabled without date until a land usage
^ study is completed.
' ' A vote was taken with the following votes cast:
Supervisor Kerr aye
Councilman McElwee aye
Councilman Desch aye
Councilman DelRosso aye
councilman Baker aye
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RESOLUTION 393 - LAND USE PLANNER
A motion was made by Supervisor Kerr and seconded by Councilman
Desch to have immediately completed a land usage study of the ^
Town of Ithaca. Consultants to be interviewed during the month. I i
1 1
A vote was taken with the following votes cast:
Supervisor Kerr aye
Councilman McElwee aye
Councilman Desch aye
Councilman Baker aye
Councilmaji DelRosso aye
Meeting adjourned at 6:15 P.M.
Edward P. Riley
Town Clerk
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JUNE 9, 1969
Minutes of th- Regular Monthly Meeting of the Town Board of the
Town of Ithaca held June 9^ I969 at the Town Offices, IO8 East
Qreen Street, Ithaca, New York commencing at 4:00 o'clock P.M.
PRESENT: William B. Kerr, Supervisor
Noel Desch, Councilman
Victor DelRosso, Councilman
Harry U. Baker, Councilman
Andrew W. McElwee, Councilman
ALSO PRESENT: James Dunlop, Lozier Engineer
Marion Morey, Highway Superintendent
Walter Schwan, Planning Board Chairman
Sue Strandburg, Ithaca Journal
Mrs. Roger Livesay
Gary Gerard, WHCU
Neil Littauer, WTKO
Mr. Francimone
Rocco Lucente
James Buyoucos, Attorney for the Town
Edward P. Riley, Town Clerk
The meeting was called to order by William B. Kerr, Supervisor.
RESOLUTION 394 - APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Motion was made by Councilman Desch and seconded by Councilman
DelRosso that the minutes of May 12, I969 as submitted by the
Town Clerk be approved. An all "aye" vote carried.
RESOLUTION 395 - MARCELLETTl & SONS CONSTRUCTION CO. INC
Supervisor Kerr made the motion seconded by Councilman McElwee that
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