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Home My WebLink AboutTB Minutes 1969-07-0780 School District about inadequate provisions for drainage of surface and other waters and for a possible violations of the Zoning Ordinance and to take whatever other legal action may be required. * * * OTHER BUSINESS Attorney Buyoucos reported offer by Attorney Louis Thaler to settle [*} Gruenfeld Claim for $2500. No action. William Banner Northeast School (no report until after June 10, 1969) Cayuga Heights School Zoning Ordinance No action Sewer Ordinance Attorney will present final draft at next meeting Zoning Ordinance, Town of Dryden No action. Traffic Regulations Cornell University No action. Discussion of having Public Hearing to include survey figures of Northeast Stormwater Area Study on Official Map No action. * * * Councilman Desch and Councilman McElwee to confer and then present a plan to enlarge Board Room/Town Offices. Edward P. Riley Town Clerk Meeting adjourned 7:25 P.M. 6/9/69 JULY 7. 1969 Minutes of the Regular Monthly Meeting of the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca held July 7, 19^9 at the Town Offices, IO8 East Green Street, Ithaca, New York commencing at 4:00 o'clock P.M. PRESENT: William B. Kerr, Supervisor Noel Desch, Councilman Harry U. Baker, Councilman Victor DelRosso, Councilman Andrew W. McElwee, Councilman ALSO PRESENT: James Dunlop, Lozier Engineer Walter Schwan, Planning Board Chairman Edward Kin-^;, Attorney Vincent Franciamone Marion Morey, Highway Superintendent Joseph DiGiacomo Angelo DiGiacomo j Mrs. Roger Livesay < Mrs. Nancy Krook Sue Strandburg, Ithaca Journal WHCU & WTKO Representatives James Buyoucos, Attorney for the Town Edward P. Riley, Town Clerk The meeting was called to order by William B. Kerr, Supervisor. RESOLUTION 4o6 - APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion was made by Councilman DelRosso and seconded by Councilman Baker that the minutes of June 9. I969 as submitted by the Town Clerk be approved. An all "aye vote carried. 7/7/69 81 RESOLUTION 40? - APPROVAL OF WARRANTS Councilman McElwee made the motion^ seconded by Councilman Desch that the warrants in the following amounts be paid. Highway 13,295.95 General 48,248.16 , Northeast Sewer District 260.52 Snyder Hill Road Water District 1,815.00 Slaterville Road Sewer Dist. 85.01 South Hill Sewer 14,326.34 * Carried. * RESOLUTION 4o8 - BID AWARD OF TRUCK-DUMP BODY & SNOW PLOW EQUIPMENT A motion was made by Supervisor Kerr and seconded by Councilman Baker that the Town Board accept the bid from Brockway Motor Co. at a net price of $17,937.00 which would not include tires, tubes and flaks. A vote was taken with the following votes cast. Supervisor Kerr aye Councilman McElwee aye Councilman Baker aye Councilman Desch aye Councilman DelRosso aye * * * RESOLUTION k09 - N.Y.S. ELEC. & GAS EASEMENT Supervisor Kerr made the motion, seconded by Councilman McElwee that the Town authorize Supervisor Kerr to execute such instruments and papers as may be necessary to grant easement and right of way on Spencer Road as requested by the New York State Electric & Gas Co. The easement and right of way to be granted and released is ten (10) feet in width throughout its extent, lying and being as follows. The center line of said right of way to extend from the north easterly to the southwesterly property lines of grantor's land sub stantially parallel to the center line of Spencer Road and about 27 feet northwesterly therefrom, together with service extensions. An all "aye" vote carried. * * * RESOLUTION 4lO - ARTHUR PRINCE-CHRISTOPHER LANE Discussion of: Performance Bonds, Escrow Money, Penalties. VOTED RESOLVED No Building Permits, No Certificates of Occupancy, No Road Acceptance of Christopher Lane, until Mr. Prince cleans up the debris areas. He will have until August 11, I969 to do so, otherwise the Town will and back charge him. An all "aye" vote carried. * * * 7/7/69 RESOLUTION 4ll - BLUE CROSS-BLUE SHIELD- RETIRED EMPLOYEES VOTED RESOLVED: To revoke previous resolution for payment of premiums on retired employees. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: Henceforth Town will pay as its portion ^ or contribution of such premiums an amount not to exceed that | contributed on respective retirement dates. An all "aye" vote carried. * * * RESOLUTION 4l2 - SEWER ORDINANCE James Buyoucos gave brief talk about ordinance. Town Clerk will make copies of proposed' ordinance and mail to Board Members for their review. A motion was made by Supervisor Kerr and seconded by Councilman McElwee that a Public Hearing be held August 11, I9S9 at 5:00 o'clock P.M. to consider the adoption of an Ordinance regulating the use of public and private sewers and drains, private sewage disposal, the installation and connection of building sewers, and the discharge of waters and waste into'the public sewer systems and providing penalties for violations thereof in the Town of Ithaca, Tompkins County, New York. An all "aye" vote carried. * * * RESOLUTION 4l3 - PUBLIC HEARING-GROFP ASSOCl- ATES-MULTIPLE RESIDENCE TO BUSINESS "C" TO BUSINES^-^D" Councilman McElwee moved and Supervisor Kerr seconded the motion that a Public Hearing be held on Monday the 11th of August at 4:30 P.M. to consider rezoning - 2 parcels of the former S.W. Barnes farm, corner of Judd Falls Road and Ellis Hollow Road, described as follows: A. An approximately 7/10 acre strip or gore of land along the westerly side of the proposed Forest Home By Pass Road. From Multiple Residence to Business "C". B. A parcel of about 2.2 acres lying adjacent south of (A) and bound easterly by the west line of said proposed By Pass Road, westerly by the 3.02 acre "Barnes Reserve" and southerly by the Ellis Hollow Road from Multiple Residence to Business "d". An all "aye" vote carried. * * * RESOLUTION 4l4 - STREET LIGHTS Motion by Councilman McElwee, seconded by Councilman DelRosso that street lights be erected at the following sites. Snyder Hill and Regency Regency and Joanne Eastern Heights & Joanne Eastern Heights & Landmark 7/7/69 n n Park Lane & Tudor Park Lane & Joanne Park Lane & Landmark An all "aye" vote carried. * * * RESOLUTION 4l5- STORM DRAINAGE-NORTHEAST AREA WINTHROP DRIVE Several residents from Winthrop Drive and Northeast Area appeared and were heard. Letters from BOCES & City School district acknowledged their awareness of the situation and a willingness to cooperate. Supervisor Kerr discussed formation of Drainage District and asked for opinions. Councilman McElwee said action must be taken quickly as the problem was "immediate". Muddy water, silt and future rains could be disastrous. Ditches were discussed- Councilman Baker discussed having 4 ditches plus cleaning out cer tain drainage pipes that were clogged. Councilman Desch explained how the entire region was involved--Northeast Area, Village, and Town of Lansing and how it would serve the best interests of all to obtain the County Sewer Agency advice and counsel in the formation of a drainage district and distribution of costs, instead of Town taking unilateral action. It was decided that Councilman Desch would ask the interim County Sewer Agency to consider the problem, and that Mr. Desch would also talk with Mr. Egner and with Mr. _ Schwan, to talk with Village Board. The discussion ended with I Councilman McElwee making the motion, seconded by Councilman Baker I i that a ditch, or ditches, at suitable locations and after study, - be dug to give temporary relief to residents in the area of Winthrop Drive as a temporary measure. Duly passed. * * * RESOLUTION 4l6 - PUBLIC HARING A motion was made by Supervisr Kerr and seconded by Councilman McElwee that a Public Hearing be held on the 11th day of August 1969 at 5:30 P.M. in order to consider the adoption of an ordinance establishing and imposing sewer rents pursuant to Article l4-f of the General Municipal Law. An all "aye" vote carried. * * * OTHER BUSINESS COLLINS DUMP ^ Letter from Dr. Broad-- Said dump a menace and nuisance. Burning, 1 ^ smoking and bad odors. Wanted Town opinion of matter. Board felt County operation of dump might be solution. SLATERVILLE SEWER DISTRICT-MRS.ROGER LIVESAY Requested formula change for sewer district, and advised on proper procedure She will comply. 7/7/69 OTTO B. SCHOENFELD Sewer charges—Adjustment Parcel 72-1-1.102 Letter read to Town Board and request denied. Letter-Snyder Hill Community Center ^ Letter read and Mr. Cowan, Zoning Officer was requested to investi- | gate possible Zoning Ordinance violations. OF ^ Francis Chase Three (3) Houses on Snyder Hill Road Michael Pichel 117 Snyder Hill Road 119 Snyder Hill Road and report findings of fact to James Buyoucos, Attorney for the Tov;n. Executive Session Town of Ithaca vs. Rocco Lucente Executive Session requested by Matt McHugh, Attorney for Lucente was held after regular Board Meeting. Mr. McHugh talked Board listened politely then made it explicitly understood to Mr. McHugh that it entertained no thoughts of any compromise. * Meeting adjourned at 7:10 P.M. Edward P. Riley Town Clerk 7/7/69 AUGUST 11, 1969 Minutes of the Regular Monthly Meeting of the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca held August 11, 1969 at the Town Offices, 108 E. Green St., Ithaca, New York commencing at 4:15 o'clock P.M. PRESENT: William B. Kerr, Supervisor - 4:30 P.M. Noel Desch, Councilman Victor DelRosso, Councilman Harry U. Baker, Councilman Andrew W. McElwee, Councilman ALSO PRESENT: Mrs. Bruce Wallace, 4l6 Winthrop Dr. . m Mr. Arnold Albrecht Mr. George Ideman I Mr. John Vasse Mr. Frederick Beck, Attorney Mrs. Nancy Krook Mrs. Anita Krook Mrs. Warren Carrier Mr. Howard Merson Mr. Peter Quittio, WHCU Mr. Richard King Mr. Vincent Franciamone Mr. Edward King, Attorney Mrs. Ruth Fisher Mr. Michael Tagliavento Mr. Bob Wells Mrs. Marily Lichtenbaum