HomeMy WebLinkAboutTB Minutes 1972-05-08TOWN OP ITHACA
REGULAR BOARD MEETING
May 8, 1972 - 5:00 p.
At a regular meeting of the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca, Tompkins
County, New York, held at the Town of Ithaca Offices at I08 East Green
Street, Ithaca, New York, on the 8th day of May, 1972, at 5:00 p.m.,
there were
PRESENT: Walter J, Schwan, Supervisor
Andrew W. McElwee, Councilman
Noel Desch, Councilman
Victor Del Rosso, Councilman
Robert N. Powers, Councilman
ALSO PRESENT: James V. Buyoucos, Town Attorney
Peter Ki Francese, Planning Consultant
Mrs. Barbara Holconib, Chairman, Planning Board
Hugh (Sam) MacNeil, County Representative
Cowan, Zoning Officer
Reynolds Metz, Assistant Zoning Officer
Norbert Schickel
Robert I. Williamson, Attorney
Walter J. Wiggins, Attorney
Anthony Ceracche, Ceracche Television Corp.
George Hovanec, Hovanec Displays
Mrs. Beverly Livesay
Mrs, Catherine Valentino
Mrs. Alexander Pakkala
Arthur L, Berkey
Members of Radio, TV, and Press
Supervisor Schwan called the meeting to order at 5:15 p.m.
TOMPKINS COUNTY AIRPORT TOWER
County Representative Hugh (Sam) MacNeil reported that the Tompkins
County Board of Representatives had approved a control tower for the
Tompkins County Airport.
REDISTRICTING
The Town Board accepted the reapportionment proposal of the Tompkins
County Reapportionment Committee. However, at the point when the
Election District lines are changed to meet the proposal, we also
would like to move the line between Districts 4 and 5 in Forest Home
so that the line follows the creek bed of Fall Creek rather than Route
392. The Board would also like to extend the boundary of District 9
to a line 284 feet south of Hanshaw Road from Warren Road to the road
to the Warren Farm,
WATER AND SEWER SURCHARGE - PUBLIC HEARING
Proof of posting and publica,tion was presented with respect to con
sideration of the establishment of a water and sewer surcharge to
collect the repairs and maintenance expenses of the water and sewer
district.
This matter was deferred until the next regular meeting of the Board
on June 12, 1972.
REPORT OF PLANNING CONSULTANT
Mr. Francese, Planning Consultant, reported that he had talked with
Howard Stevenson, County Highway Superintendent, with regard to a
stop sign on Ellis Hollow Road to regulate approaching traffic from
the City of Ithaca. Mr. Stevenson said the County would fix the road
so that there is good visibility into the low area. Some trees will
be cut down and Mr. Stevenson does not feel a stop sign is necessary.
He wants Ellis Hollow Road to be a through road. The Covinty is going
to fix it as soon as easements are secured from the Artificial Breed
ers this spring.
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It was reported that it did not appear, after discussion with the
Department of Transportation, that the Town would be able to get a
speed limit on Ellis Hollow Road, The Planning Board presented what
appeared to them reasonable alternatives, recommending to the Town
Board that the area from Slaterville Road to Ellis Hollow Road along
Pine Tree Road be 35 miles per hour^ that Snyder Hill Road be 35 miles
per hour from the Town Line to Pine Tree Road; that Honness Lane be
35 miles per hour from Slaterville Road to Pine Tree Road; and that
there be an area speed limit of 30 miles per hour in the Eastern
Heights Subdivision,
l^otion by Councilman Desch; seconded by Councilman McElwee,
RESOLVED, that the Town of Ithacd request from the Department of
Transportation of the State of New York that the area from Slater-
Road to Ellis Hollow Road along Pine Tree Road be 35 miles per
hour; that Snyder Hill Road be 35 miles per hour from the Town Line
to Pine Tree Road; that Honness Lane be 35 miles per hour from Slater
ville Road to Pine Tree Road; that there be an area speed limit of
30 miles per hour in the Eastern Heights Subdivision, and BE IT PUR-
THUR RESOLVED that the Town request from the County that a copy of
the County Highway Superintendent'X recommendation to the New York
State Department of Transportation be forwarded to the Town Board,
Unanimously carried.
Mr, Prancese reported that after conversation with Mr, Ames of the
Department of Transportation and Mr, Howard Stevenson,-.he felt (1)
some action be taken to recommend to Assemblywoman Constance Cook
that the Town of Ithaca become a suburban town; (2)requesting speed
limits on a continuing basis; and (3) consideration be given to the
hiring of a Town Constable.
There was some discussion of what it might cost to hire a Town Con
stable, It was estimated that with salary, equipment and uniforms
it might cost up to $15,000 per year per man. Supervisor Schwan
said he would look into this further through discussion with the
Village of Cayuga Heights, With respect to the Town of Ithaca be
coming a suburban town Supervisor Schwan had some question of how
requests by the Town with respect to County roads would be received.
Would there be objection to lowering Warren and Hanshaw Roads to 30
miles per hour. And what about King Road? What kind of reception
would we get from the County with respect to Bostwick Road, Hayts
Road, Sheffield Road, Town Line Road, and the Bundy Road, It was
left that Mr, Prancese would discuss these matters with Mr, Howard
Stevenson, Barbara Holcomb, Planning Board Chairman, felt there
were other advantages involved in becoming a suburban town, apart
from speed limits,
ACQia.SITION OF SIX MILE CREEK RIGHT OP
WAY FOR WfVTEP. AND SEl'TER TRANSMISSION LINE
Supervisor Schwan requested permission of the Town Board to open
negotiations with the City of Ithaca on a right of way on Six Mile
Creek for water and sewer transmission line. The Board advised the
Supervisor to proceed with such negotiations,
ACQUISITION OF INLET VALLEY LAND FOR A PARK
Supervisor Schwan reported that it is possible to get HUD finding for
up to 87^ of the cost of land for park land. He suggested that it
might make sense to make application for some Federal funding on the
land between the railroad and the creek starting at the fishery, 25
acres of very flat land, suitable for a park. It appeared there are
four property owners involved, and there was some discussion of exact
ly what part of these properties should be encompassed in such an
application for Federal funds. The Planning Consultant and the Plan
ning Board were assigned the task of looking into this matter, pre
pare maps and aerial photographs, and provide data so that an applica
tion might be drafted at a future meeting of the Town Board.
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SIGN ORDINANCE - PUBLIC HEARING '
Proof of posting and publication having been presented. Sunervisor
billboards. He requested again that the Board allow them to exist
i'^d'^^trial districts. He also fei? thafthe threl-
Town on non-°onforming use was too short a time and that theTown mi^t allow them at least the same time as the City of Ithaca
^ rfd seven years, up to 1979. He further stressed that
distriotR Wo B+® " i allow biipoards in business and commercialf' ^ stressed again that he did not feel the billboards
Mifii any way harmful, ecologically or otherwise; that they arebe regulated, and hoped to be able to continue tf eSIt
at least in the business and commercial areas.
Mr* Hovanec, Koyanec Displays, stated that he felt the action of the
Tarvo onrt thi <^^S0fi®inatory; that outdoor advertising companies are
atof wf+^ employ a lot of people. Further, that they are affili-
dnnn firms. He felt that the Board was hurting these out-door advertising companies terribly.
billboards were really outlawed some 17 yearsagow^n the first ordinance was enacted and that this action fs not
something sudden.
Considerable discussion developed following questions by Arthur L,
costs-per-foot for signs and the size ofsigns for doctors. Mr. Berkey questioned whether it was the purpose
Of the ordinance to raise money for the Town. He based this question
which requires an application fee01 J|)5.00 and in addition thereto the sum of $1.00 for each square foot
of area of each sign. He said he was not sure the $1.00 per square
foot was required. It was pointed out that building permits, for
issued on the same basis, that is, the more the buildingcosts, the greater the fee. Mr. Berkey questioned why doctors (pro
fessional name plates) could only be 1 foot square (Section 6(b) while
Signs denoting the name and address of the occupants of premises occu
pied for residential purposes could be as much as 2 feet square. It
that profassional name plates are not designed to be
read frcm the liighwaj^ and, therefore, did not need to be as big as the
others. Mr, Eerke.y questioned what ho considered another inconsisten
cy in oection 6; 2(aj signs for places of worship, libraries, museums,
social^ C...UOS or societies being allowed up to 25 square feet while
in Section o, 2(c; architects, engineers, contractbrSji etc. were to
be .;.p to 50 square feet. It was pointed out that the 50 square
reeo v/.:..iacrisicki -is ;:ascv:; on Ttate Dormitory Authority regulations, it
being rignt in the contoMct,. Mr, Berkey felt that a church or a social
group s:.'.OLij.d have: the same latitude, Mr, Berkey wondered if a group
of ioctorr. in a profcosional building would be (limited to a sign one
square foot in area. It was pointed out that such a building would
have a separate sign advertising the total building and that regulation
is in a different part of the ordinance.
Mr. Berkey wondered how the Board arrived at the three year limit on
non-conforming si^s (billboards). He felt it was an entirely too
short period of time. It was pointed out that the matter was rather
fully discussed and the Board felt three years was not an unreasonable
time limit.
No other persons wishing to be heard. Supervisor Schwan closed the
hearing at 6:25 p.m.
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Motion by Councilman Desdh; seconded by Councilman Powers,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca enact Local Law
Wo. 1 - 1972 as finally submitted to the Board, text of which is
appended hereto.
Unanimously carried.
: ROUTE 392 - ABAWijOWlffiWT OP ROAD BY THE STATE
It was reported by the Town Supervisor that the New York Department
of Transportatioh by letter dated April 24, 1972 had requested that
the Town adopt resolutions in accordance with a letter from the
Department of Transportation dated October 20, 1971 and the forms
enclosed with that letter. It was further reported that in the letter
of April 24, 1972 the New York State Department of Transportation
agreed that upon receipt of five certified copies of the duly executed
items the Department of Transportation agrees, among other things, to
proceed to repair the two existing bridges in accordance with the
discussions had and as otherwise stated in this letter of April 24,
1972. In view of the receipt of said letter of April 24, 1972,
IT IS RESOLVED that the previous resolutions adopted by the Town
Board on March 13, 1972 requesting the Department of Transportation
of the State of New York to abandon Rt. 392 and authorizing Marion
Morey, Town of Ithaca Highway Superintendent, to sign formal agreement
to process said request, be repealed.
The foregoing resolution was moved by Supervisor Schwan; seconded
by Councilman McElwee, and unanimously adopted.
In further reliance on the letter of April 24, 1972 it was
RESOLVED, that whereas certain portions of State Highway Wo. 681,
also known as Ithaca-Dryden Road, Part 1, lie within the bounds of
the Town of Ithaca, the Town of Ithaca does hereby request the Com
missioner of Transportation of the State of New York to turn over and
surrender to the Town of Ithaca that portion of State Highway No. 681
also known as Ithaca-Dryden Road, Part 1 described as follows: Begin
ning at the point of intersection of the centerline of said highway
with the easterly corporation line of the City of Ithaca (Station
0+00 thence easterly along said certerline, through the Hamlet
of Forest Home, to the intersection of said centerline with the
westerly line of the Town of Dryden (Station 84+50 i), being a
length of 8,450- feet situated in the Town of Ithaca as shown on the
Official Map of such State Highway filed with the Department of Trans
portation.
The foregoing resolution was moved by Supervisor Schwan and seconded
by Councilman Desch, and unanimously adopted.
In further reliance on the letter of April 24, 1972
BE IT RESOLVED, that Marion Morey, Town of Ithaca Superintendent
of Highways be and hereby is authorized to execute on behalf of the
Town of Ithaca any and all Agreements necessary to carry out the pro
visions and purpose of a Resolution heretofore adopted by this Town
iMfet Board under date of May 8, 1972, being a Resolution requesting the
Commissioner of Transportation of the State of New York to turn over
and surrender to the Town of Ithaca a certain portion of State High-
vjay No. 681, Ithaca-Dryden Road, Part 1 described as follows:
Beginning at the point of intersection of the centerline of said
highway with the easterly corporation line of the City of Ithaca
(Station 0+00-)^ thence easterly along said centerline, through the
Hamlet of Forest Home, to the intersection of said cenjerline with
the westerly line of the Town of Dryden (Station 84+50-), in the
Town of Ithaca.
The foregoing resolution was moved by Supervisor Schwan; seconded
by Councilman Desch, and unanimously adopted.
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SCHICKEL REZONING RJgQUEST
Supervisor Schwan read the following excerpt from the minutes of
the Planning Board (which was passed by the Planning Board as a
formal resolution):
"The Planning Board looks with favor upon the proposal
of the Schickel Environmental Development Corporation
to develop) condominiums or planned unit development
units involving home ownership on a l6-acre parcel off
Honness Lane (00-1-25.2), not to exceed 160 units,
"When an acceptable site plan showing building layout
and elevatioris, roads, recreation areas, green spaces,
walkways, buffering kread; and also a detailed drainage
plan showing connections to existing drainage ditches
and culverts; and an acceptable traffic pattern out
line have been, presented to and accepted by the Planning
Board, the Planning Board will recommend re-zoning of
this 16 acres from R-*15 to a Multiple Residence District,"
The Board discussed at length the dilemma of attempting to assure
Mr. Schickel that the land in question would be re-zoned, without
having a firm plan and prior to a public hearing before the Town
^ard on the matter. Mr. Buyoucos, Town Attorney, recommended that
if the land is to be rezoned, that plans and papers and an application
be submitted to the Town with a resolution finally and firmly pre
pared, covering all the requrements with respect to who must be
given notice, amending the zoning ordinance, if necessary, the pre
cise wording of the amending resolution, to what type of zone it is
to be changed, etc. Mr, Buyoucos did not see how the Town Board
could say it would approve something in advance until a public hear
ing had been held and until all who wish to express themselves had
an opportunity to do so. He said we are bound by the law and have
no discretion in the matter,
Mr. Schickel made the following statement:
"In a certain sense we have a chicken and the egg problem. Basic
ally we want to do things in coordination with the Planning Board
and the aspirations of the Town, This particular piece of property
lends itself to this type of housing. It is a new type of housing
not in existence in the community. Our feeling is we can make a
smashing development here if we can receive all of the necessary
permissions. Good planning costs a lot of money and we want to do
it and do it well; we want you to approve what we build and so we
would like to work hand and glove with you on this thing. We
definitely do not want you to approve this without a public hearing.
In fact, we want a public hearing because we want to smoke out any
problems. Our feeling is that a public hearing would be appropriate
even without the plans in order to talk about the concept. We want
approval of those things that are exterior to the site. Is this
something that is worthwhile? that ought to happen? and, if so, we
are prepared to gamble on the fact that our plans will be satisfac
tory. We are perfectly willing to take the risk that you are going
to like the plans. We are not willing to spend a lot of planning
dollars for something you are not willing to commit yourself on at
all. If you are willing to say yes to this concept, in general,
that this is something suitable for the Town, and express yourself
formally, we would like a formal action of the Town Board stating
that you do agree with the concept. It does not have to be this
concept, but it is;^ne of the uses you would approve. In such case
we could go ahead atid make plans and work with you all along on the
site planning and hopefully then come in with a plan which has been
approved by the Planning Board and one everybody would be happy with.
Our need is to have a formal action from the Town Board but not to
night and we would like to have you set a public hearing on the con
cept. "
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This statement lead to another round of discussions on how to give
Mr. Schickel the assurances he felt he needed and at the same time
comply with the requirements of law with respect to public hearings,
notices to interested parties, conditional agreements to change zoning
^ satisfactory site plan, etc. In the courseOf the discussion Mr. BUyoucos suggested the possibility of amending
our present zoning ordinance to crekte a new district to encompass
what Mr. Scnickel has in mind. Mr. Schickel suggested the possibility
or a formal resolution from the Town Board expressing their satisfac-
concept subject to a satisfactory plan. Mr. Buyoucos
said the Board could not have a public hearing merely expressing
approval of a concept , that they are actually going to re-zone some
thing or they have no proposal.
After some further discussion the Supervisor requested that the trans-
4? V? 1 hearing had by the Planning Board on this matter be madeavailable to all the Board members for further study. The members of
pe Board will meet at 7;3o p.m. Mohday, May 15, 1972 to study the
transcript. The Board hopes to be kble to give Mr. Schickel some
answer within a month,
CERACCHE TELEVISION doBPQBATIOiy REQUEST FOR HIGHER RATES
Supervisor Schwan read a letter from Anthony Ceracche requesting
that the Board consider revising the franchise agreement. Walter J.
Wiggins^ attorney representing Mr. Ceracche, passed out copies of
the current franchise agreement with the requested changes marked for
the Board's information. The following changes were requested;
In comercial or residential establishments decrease
from $25.00 to $10.00 each additional installation.
An increase from $4.50 to $5.00 in the monthly rental
charge.
An increase from $3.50 to $5.00 for reconnection of
suspended service.
In multiple dwellings a decrease from $25.00 to
$10.00 for each additional installation after the
first installation.
In multiple dwellings an increase in the monthly
charge from $4.50 to $5.00.
In multiple dwellings, changing location of cable
an increase from $3.50 to $5.00 for moving to another
location in same room; and from $5.00 to $10.00 for
moving to a different room in same apartment or living
quarters.
An increase from $3.50 to $5.00 for reconnection
after payment of a past-due account.
And on page 5 of the franchise agreement section
(7) the addition of the words "per outlet."
Mr. Wiggins pointed out that business expenses had increased consider
ably over the past five years, that taxes on the operation had increas
ed from $15,000 to some $32,725 (from I967 to last year. This has
nothing to do with the new building. Mr. Wiggins said that Mr.
Ceracche, at considerable risk on his part, had put in an installa
tion of a line to Connecticut Hill at a cost of $60,000. It enabled
him, among other things, to bring in a New York City channel (and he
did this in advance of knowing whether he would get a rate increase
in the Town of Ithaca). He stated also that the FCC required cable
operators to produce programs of local interest. Mr. Wiggins said
this was a requirement that did not exist when the franchise was
originally granted and this requirement cost him in excess of $15,000.
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Mr, Wiggins stated further that there was no way, no market to support
such local programming with local advertising since the public has such
a tremendous selection of channels. It amounts, therefore, to a public
service, Mr^ Wiggins noted. Mr, Wiggins summed up that 50 cents per
month increase is a modest one if one has some sense of what it costs
to deliver signals into this area.
In response to a question with respect to what the increase in annual
percentage return would b6 in the event the request for an increase
was granted, Mr, Ceracche*,^Aid there Would be no increase in the return.
He said, even with the increase, their return would be less that what
it was five and a half years ago,
Mr• Ceracche, asked how many subscribers there were in the Town of
Ithaca, said there were Almost 2,000 (approicimately one third of the
number in the City of IthacS.)« He emphasized the large amount of
territory which had to be covered in the Town and the density is rather
sparse, and hook-upS in the Town are costly.
There was a question as to,'Mr. Ceracche*s rate of profit on his in
vestment. Mr. Wiggins said that could be determined but that it was
very complex, the City system being one thing and the system outside
another. There are services which are being provided in the City
"Which the Town of Ithaca benefits from. It would be very difficult
"to break down the profit with regard to the Town of Ithaca alone, but
It could be done. Mr. Schwan said what was wanted was the profit for
the total system, that would be sufficient.
Mr. Ceracche stated that the increase they could make improvements
that will make the ser'vice better; they will be able to cover other
parts of the Town that do not have service.
Mr, Wiggins said they would be willing to furnish profit and related
figures to the Town Board to help them make a decision in this matter.
Motion by Supervisor Schwan; seconded by Councilman Powers,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca hold a public
hearing on June 12, 1972 at 6:00 p.m. to consider the request of
Ceracche Tele"vi.sion Corporation for a 50 cent increase per subscriber
per month and such other changes in the franchise as requested by
Ceracche Television Corporation (as listed on page ^ of these minutes).
Unanimously carried.
SALE OF CALCULATOR
Super-visor Schwan reported that the Town of Ithaca has an old calcula
tor, not currently being used, and that it might be \9ise to dispose
of same at a reasonable price. He said the machine might be more
accurately described as an adding machine rather than a calculator.
He reported that we had been offered $15.00 for it.
Motion by Supervisor Schwan; seconded by Councilman Powers,
RESOLVED, thht the old adding machine, located at the Town Highway
Building, be sold for the sum of $15.00.
Unanimously carried,
APPROVAL OF WARRAIiiTS
Motion by Councilman Desch; seconded by Supervisor Schwan,
RESOLVED, that the Warrants dated May 8, 1972, in the following
amounts, be approved:
General $13,381.75
Highway $ 6,152.66
Unanimously carried.
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PARKING - PLEASAMT GROVE ROAD
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Supervisor Schwan movedj seconded by Councilman Powers,
RESOLVED, that the Town of Ithaca request the County Highway Super
intendent to install a parking prohibition along Pleasant Grove Road
from the Village of Cayuga Heights line to Forest Home Drive, at all
times.
Unanimously carried.
SUMMER HOURS - TOWN OFFICg
Motion by Supervisor Schwan; seconded by Councilman Desch,
RESOLVED, that slimmer office hours of the Town Office, beginning
June 1, 1972 and ending September 4, 1972, shall be 0;3O a.m^ to
4:00 p.m.
Unanimously carried,
APPROVAL OF ROADS
Motion by Supervisor Schwan; seconded by Councilman Desch,
RESOLVED, that the following roads be accepted as Town roads, quali
fying them for State Aid;
r
Burleigh Drive i4o miles 2100 ft.
BrandyWine Drive il3 "702 ft.
Simsbury Drive i25 "1320 ft.
Christopher Lane .29 "1530 ft.
St. Catherine Circle .29 "1530 ft.
Birchwood
.
H
00
960 ft.
Maplewood .18 "960 ft.
Pinewood Drive .11 "580 ft.
In Eastern Heights:
Park Lane
Tudor
Landmark
Charlene
On West Hill (Otis Drew):
Woodgate Lane
Drew Road
.20
.09
.08
.12
.30
.25
Longview Drive (dul de sac) Drew Park
1040 ft,
538 ft.
4i3 ft.
791 ft.
1580 ft.
1320 ft.
Unanimousljr carried.
EASERN HEIGHTS TAPS
Motion by Supervisor Schwan; seconded by Councilman Desch,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board authorizes for the year 1972 the
installation of 15 to 20 taps, prior to the construction of the
roads and their being turned over to the Town of Ithaca, for Eastern
Heights Drive and Circle Lane in the Eastern Heights Subdivision.
Unanimously carried.
APPOIKTMEHT
Motion by Supervisor Schwan; seconded by Councilman Del Rosso,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby appoints Councilman Robert N.
Powers to the Assessment Board of Review for the Town of Ithaca for
1972. Unanimously carried.
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REFUND OF WATER ASSESSMEI^T
Motion by Supervisor Schwan; seconded by Councilman Desch,
RESOLVED, that the sum of $22*99 refunded to Mrs. Ellen Armstrong.,
151 Maple Avenue, Ithaca, New York (Parcel No, 63-2-1) to eliminate
one unit of water assessment on the basi^ that the lot she owns is
not large enough to build a house on.
Unanimously carried.
ITHACA YOUTH BUREAU SUMMER EMPLO'^NT PROQRAM
Mrs. Catherine Valentino reported that Robert Cutia, Director of
the Ithaca Youth Bureau had a commitment from the State of New York
and from the City of Ithaca of $1,344 each to support.the Summer 1972
Youth Employment Program, S,nd viaS requesting the Town of Ithaca to
support the program to the same extenti
Motion by Councilman Powers; seconded by Supervisor Schwan,
RESOLVED, that the Tovin Board Of the Town of Ithaca approves the
expenditure of $1,344 to.support the Summer 1972 Youth Employment
Program, with the provision that Mr, Robert Cutia, Youth Bureau
Director, furnish the Town of tthaca with a list of Town of Ithaca
residents who are employed during the summer of 1972 under this pro
gram.
Unanimously carried.
FRANCIAMONE MATTER
Zoning Officer Cowan presented to the Board several alternate room
arrangements of the Vincent Franciamone premises at 108 Ridgecrest
Road, After examination and study of the various suggested arrange
ments requested by Mr, Franciamone, it was the sense of the Board that
they did not at this time find any of the proposed arrangements accept
able and would stand on the decision of the Court,
FOREST HOME WATER BILLS
Supervisor Schwan noted that on July 1, 1970 the water rate for water
consumption in Forest Home was cut in half (from 4o cents/lOO/cu, ft.
to 20 cents/100 cu, ft.in order to use up some of the surplus that
the Forest Home Water District was accumulating. Now that the dis
tricts have been dissolved there is no longer a surplus. Therefore,
the water bills must again reflect the cost of purchasing the water
from Cornell Univtersity,
Motion by Supervisor Schwan; seconded by Councilman Powers,
RESOLVED, that in view of the fact that there is no longer any sur
plus available to reduce water rates for water consumers in Forest
Home, the water rate shall revert, beginning with the first quarter
of 1972, to 4o cents/lOO/cu* ft, so that the rate may again reflect
the cost of the water purchased from Cornell Uhlvei'sity.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Motion by Councilman Desch; seconded by Councilman Del Rosso,
RESOLVED, that the minutes of the meetings of April 10, 1972 and
April 17, 1972 be approved as presented.
Unanimously carried.
EASTERN HEIGHTS PROPOSED REZONING FOR
MULTIPLE RESIDENCE - SNYDER HILL ROAD
The Planning Board reported that it did not look with favor on the
requested re-zoning for multiple residence on Snyder Hill Road, The
request was made by Eastern Heights, Inc. It appeared there were un
favorable factors of access, density, etc,
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was duly adjourned.
Town Clerk