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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTB Minutes 1973-07-09-^7 TOWN OP ITHACA REGULAR BOARD MEETING July 9, 1973 ABSENT: ALSO PRESENT 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 108 East Green Street, Ithaca, New York, on the 9th day of July, 1973, at 5:00 p.m., there Were PRESENT: WalteJ^ J. Schwan, Supervisor Andrew W. McElwee, Councilman Noel Desch, Councilman Victor Del Rosso, Councilman Robert N. Pov;ers, Councilman J^es V. Buybucos, Town Attorney Mrs. Barbara! Holcomb, Chairman, Planning Boeurd K^neth Krpohs, Town Engineer-Planner David W. Cdjwan, Zoning Officer Reynolds Metz, Assistant Zoning Officer Mcurion Morey, Highway Superintendent Nkrbeit ifechickel, Schickel Environmental3aveiopment Company oynton, Groff Associates Mr. and ilrs. Peter J. Hedrick Arthur L. Berkey Radio, TV, and Press The meeting was called to order at 5:15 p.m. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion by Councilman Desch; seconded by Supervisor Schwan, RESOLVED, that the minutes of May 21^ June 11, and J\me 25, 1973, be approved, as presented. Unanimously carried. VINCENT R. FRANCIAMONE MATTER - 108 Ridqecrest Road Supervisor Schwan referred to a letter dated July 2, 1973 to Mr. Vincent R. Franciamone, 108 Ridgecrest Road, from Dr. Robert H. Broad, Commissioner of Health, Tompkins County Department of Health, ordering that the premises at 108 Ridgecrest Road, Town of Ithaca, be connected to the sanitary sewer system of the Town of Ithaca, and all sewage be discharged to that system not later than August 1, 1973, and that the present method of sewage dis posal be abandoned by that date. The Town Board had been fur nished with a copy of the letter by the Town Clerk prior to tho meeting. In view of Mr. Franciamone's continued violation of the sewer and zoning ordinances of the Town of Ithaca, and his failure to comply with a Court order insofar as occupancy of the rear build ing on the premises is concerned, the Board was of the opinion that Bhr. Franciamone should continue to be denied a permit to connect to the sewer system. The Town Attorney recommended that the Zoning Officer make another inspection of the Franciamone premises cuid report conditions there to the Board and the Board directed the Zoning Officer to make such inspection. Nhen the Board and the Town Attorney have the Zoning Officer's report, a decision will be made as to what further action is appropriate. - 2 - July 9, 1973 ) O'NEIL VS. TOm OF ITHACA Supervisor Schwan read a letter dated iuly 6, 1973 from Under writers Adjusting Company Spying they had been handling the O'Neil claim, involving a lawsuit by the! parents of Brian O'Neil against the Town of Ithaca and others. The letter indicated that the Town's basic insurance coverage did not include sidewalk cover age (at the time of the accident), but that this is covered in the excess policy (Continental policy). However, the excess policy has a $10,000 deductible clause which applies. Therefore, the settlement for the Town of Ithaca in this case in the amount of $2,350.00 will have to be paid for by the Town. Although there was some cohCem on th6 Board that perhaps the Town had not been sufficiently protected by its insurance, the Supervisor noted that the Town had never had a suit of this type before and the insurance agent considered that a great deal of money had been saved in the past in insurance premiums. The Supervisor pointed out, hoWeveic, that this type of suit is pro- liferating more and more nowadays and that the Town can no longer afford to be without proper protection. The Town does now have coverage for roads, streets, and sidewalks in its basic policy. Motion by Supervisor $chWan? seconded by Councilman Desch, RESOLVED, that $2,350.00 be transferred out of the Town's town-Wide contihgency fund into Special Item A-193|0.0 Judgment an and Claims Account from which the claim shall be paid subject to the Town receiving the proper releases and waivers, and further that the Supervisor be authorized to have the claim paid out of sard account, when the formal bill is presented, without further authorization at another Board meeting. Unanimously carried. AREA SPEED LIMITS Supervisor Schwan reported that as a result of sending the request for a 35 miles per hour speed limit on Elm Street Extension be tween Haller Boulevard and Valley View Road to the Department of Transportation a suggestion has been received from Howard A. Steven son, Jr., County Highway Superintendent, that the Town might do better in the future not to request specific speed limits but request merely a reduction in the present speed limits. Specifi cally, with regard to general requests, Mr. Stevenson felt the Town would do better to request "area" speed limits, rather than doing it piecemeal. He suggested also that the Town might con sider requesting an area speed zone between Route 79 and down to Route 13A and from the City as far west as the Town might v/ish to go, perhaps as far as Valley View Road. The Board felt these suggestions made considerable sense. The matter was held in abeyance, however, until word is received from the Department of Transportation with respect to the request for the 35-mile per hour speed limit on Elm Street Extension be tween Haller Boulevard and Valley View Road. NORTHEAST SCHOOL T^gVLKWAY Supervisor Schwan read a letter from the Board of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES), dated June 29, 1973, with regard to the Northeast Walkway. The purpose of the letter was to assure the Supervisor and the Ithaca Town Board that the pro posed conveyance of the Northeast Walkway to the Town of Ithaca will be made without obligation on the part of the Town now or in the future to build or maintain a fence along the north line of the walkway. - 3 - July 9, 1973 ROUTE 392 - Ithaca Dryden, I^oad The Supervisor read a letter dated July 3, 1973 to Howard A. Stevenson, Jr,, Tompk^s County Superintendeht of Highways, copy of which was sent to others concerned, including Super visors of the Towns of Ithaca and Daryden, regarding the aban donment of this route. The letter indicates that the necessary documentation has been prepared to carry out the proposed abandonement pending completion of repairs to the two bridges over Pall Creek. It appears the repair work is complete and it is now the intention of the Depart ment of Transportation to resume abandonment proceedings. The letter requested comments, if any, as soon as possible. Councilman Desch felt the Ithaca Town Board should, participate l / in a site tour with respect to this rdad with Charles Howe^l, Dryden Town Supervisor, and with Mr. Stevenson. The Supeirvisor said he would call Mr. Stevenson and try to arrange such a tour. ASSOCIATION OF TOWNS LETTER STATE EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM Supervisor Schwan read a letter dated July $, 1973 from William K. Sanford, Executive Secretary of the Association of Towns, i?e- question the Town's j^elpin continuing the present temporary moratorium prohibiting bargaining with municipal employees for retirement benefits for public employment contract purposes. It appears that the Association of Towns is alarmed over the massive increase in the cost of State Employees' Retrement System, a cost borne by all county and state taxpayers whether the Town is a participating employer or not. The letter requested that towns let their Assemblyman and Senator know of their concern in this area. Supervisor Schwan said that with the Board's concurrence he would pass along to William (Cadillac) Smith and Constance E. Cook that the Board is in agreement with the concerns expressed in this letter. The Board agreed. EASTWOOD COMIIONS DRAINAGE The Supervisor read a letter dated July 9, 1973 from W. L. Cogg- shall representing A. L. Coggshall, addressed to the Ithaca Town Board, regarding drainage from the Eastwood Commons development. The letter contends that the proposed Schickel development adds drainage to the Coggshall culvert representing 17% more culvert capacity, that the land never drained to this culvert previously and that the Schickel development should install at least 17% more culvert capacity as a safety factor. The letter further con tended that the cost to the Schickel development of an 18-inch or larger diameter pipe to protect the Coggshall culvert is small compared to the damage possible if it is not required to be in- stalled by the Town Board. Mr. Coggshall requested.the Board's cooperation. The Coggshall memo was turned over to the Town Engin eer-Planner for his study and recommendation. EASTWOOD COMMONS LIGHTING DISTRICT - PUBLIC WEARING Proof of posting and publication of notice of public hearing to consider the establishment of a lighting district for the Eastwood Commons development on Honness Lane having been presented, the Supervisor opened the public hearing at 5s30 p.m. Mr. Schickel presented letter of petition for such a district. Supervisor Schwan exhibited map of proposed lighting district indicating locations for the seven proposed lights. - 4 - July 9, 1973 There was some discussion V7ith regard to the apparent requirement of the New York State Electric & 6as Corporation for a continuing 15% annual charge on the dost of the original installation of an underground wiring system for the proposed lights. There was also ^ some discussion and confusion as to whether a contract must be negotiated with the New Yprk State Electric & Gas Corporation with respect to the proposed lights or whether they are covered in the existing contract the Town has with the New York State Electric & Gas Corporation. The Supervisor and the Board were inclined to believe it is not necessary to negotiate a new contract whenever lights are installed, but that thpy are covered in the existing contract. The Supervisor said he would be in touch with Mr, G, J. Messmer, Commercial Representative of the New York State Electric & Gas Corporation to clarify these matters. It appearing that no persons were in opposition to the establish ment of the proposed lighting district, the Supervisor closed the hearing and the Board tPok the following actions IN THE MATTER OP THE ESTABLISHMENT DP A LIGHTING DISTRICT IN THE TOVJN OP ITHACA, TOMPKINS COUNTY, NEW YORK, PURSUANT TO ARTICLE 12-A OP THE TOWN LAW TO BE KNOWN AS "EASTWOOD COMMONS tlGHTING DISTRICT" WHEREAS, the map, plan and report have been prepared in such manner and such detail as has heretofore been determined by the Town Board relating to the establishment of a lighting district in the area of the Town known as EASTWOOD COUffilONS on Honness Lane, and I j ^ WHEREAS, such map, plan and report have been duly filed in the Town Clerk's Office in said Town, and WHEREAS, the boundaries of the proposed district are as set forth in Schedule A attached hereto, and WiEREAS, the improvements proposed are the erection of street lights and other facilities for furnishing of lights along the streets and sidewalks of the above described area, and WHEREAS, wood poles, lights and wiring from hand-hole to the light will be installed by the Nev; York State Electric & Gas Corporation pursuant to an agreement with the Town of Ithaca (Eastwood Commons Lighting District) whereby the said facilities will be installed and constructed by the said Corporation, and the Town, thereafter will be obligated to pay an annual sum to cover . the cost and operation of said facilities, and WHEREAS, it is estimated that the mciximum annual amount to be paid for the improvement is $315,00 (seven lights of 7,000 lumens each at $45.00 per light), and VJHEREAS, no serial bonds or other obligations of the Town will be issued in connection with the aforesaid expenditure, and T-7HEREAS, it is proposed that the annual cost shall be assessed, levied and collected from the several lots and parcels of land within the said Eastwood Commons Lighting District in the same manner and at the same time as other Town charges, and TTOEREAS, proof of posting and publication of notice of public hearing in this matter has been duly presented by the Town Clerk of the Town of Ithaca, and (tm, - 5 - July 9, 1973 WHEREAS, said public hearting was held on the 9th day of July, 1973, and the Tovm Board having heard everyone who wished to be heard and it appearing that there was no opposition to the establishment of said district, NOW, on motion of Supervisor Schwan, and seconded by Councilman McElwee, it is hereby RESOLVEDs ^(1) That the notice of hearing was published and posted as required by law, and is otherwise sufficient, (2) That all the property and property owners within the proposed district are benefitted thereby» (3) That all the property owners benefitted are included within the limits of the proposed district. (4) That the establishment of such district is in the public interest. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED AND RESOLVED, that The Town Boerd of the Town of Ithaca hereby approves the establishment of a lighting district in the Town of Ithaca to be known as the Eastwood Commons Lighting District, and the Town Board approves the construction of the improvements and the providing of the said lighting service. This resolution is subject to a permissive referendum in accordance with the provisions of Article 209e of the Town Law. The resolution was thereupon unanimously approved by an affirmative vote of all members of the Town Board. REPORTS OF TOWN OFFICIALS Barbara Holcomb, Chairman, Planning Board. Mrs. Holcomb reported that the Planning Board has scheduled a meeting for July 10, 1973 to discuss the proposed Zoning Ordinance, particularly with reference to R-3 Mobile Home Residence District and B-1 Busi ness District. Kenneth Kroohs, Town Engineer-Planner. Mr. Kroohs reported that he had received a letter dated June 21,1973 from Sandra Gittelman, 109 Tudor Road, stating that she had noted an increase in water run-off on the front ditch of their property. She lives on the south side of Tudor Road. She contended that the additional run-off is due to the clearing of the land by Eastern Heights and the building of more houses on the upper part of Eastern Heights Drive and the section now called Windridge. She contended that during the last storm the run-off in their ditch was severe enough to completely fill about 5 feet of the ditch with rock and silt causing spill over their driveway and eroding of the driveway. She requested that tlr. Kroohs check the property to ascertain if a swale exists which she says the Town required of Eastern Heights at the time of construction. Mrs. Gittelman said her concern is twofoldg (1) fear that as the building continues to increase, each severe rain, or heavy snow when thawing, will repeat the flooding and eroding process? and (2) does the swale required by the Town at the time of construction really exist. The Town Board could recall no requirement for Eastern Heights to have a swale. It appears that whereas the problem originally was run-off on the north side, nov; the problem seems to be on the south side. Councilman Desch suggested that Mr. Kroohs and P4r. Leo Parente, Manager of Eastern Heights, have a look at the property, and Mr. Kroohs make a recommendation to the Board. r "mm I i «fT^ SCHETOLB A ALL THAT TRACT OR PARCSL OF LABD situated in the Tom of Ithaca^ County of Tompkins and State of Rev Tork, beina; Xooatod ^ Honnoss Lane« being bounded and desoribed as followss Beginning at a point in the northerly right of way of Honness Lane^ said point being the southeast comer of lands of Roberts as recorded in the Toapklna County Clerk's office in Liber 315 at page 273| thence running N-06^-l8*-04"-s along said Roberts, a distanee of 325.37* to a point; thence running N-83^-3V^21•-W, a distanee oi to a polntj thence running Rr07®-25*-30"-E, a distance oi 966.12' to a point in the center line of a creek; thence running easterly along the center line of said creek having a chord bear^ ing of S-81 -45'-22"-E for a distance of 248.30' to a point In said center line of the creek; thence running 8~07®-25'-30**-W, JL distance of 145.0' to a point; thence running lf-8l®-34'-02**-B, r . a distanee of 342.82' to a point; thence running S-18^-00'-06"-E, a distance of 130.O' to a point; thence runnir^ N-7i^-59'-54'*-E, a distance of 150.00'. to a point on the former right of way of S. C. & N. railroad; thence running S-18 -00'*06'*-S along said I riid^t of way4 a distance of 666.12' to a point; thence running ! 8-68^-18'-25"-W, a distance of 120.40' to a point; thence running: 5-67*^-09*-45**-w, a distance of 345*20' to a point; thence running eS-60 -00'-58"-W, a distance of 122.33* to a point; thence running N-84^-00'-29"-W, a distance of 150.OO' to a point; thence running S-06 ~l8'-04"-w, a distance of 264.00' to a point in the above mentioned right of way of Honness Lane; thence running 5->84^* 19*- 02*-W along said right of way of Honness Lane^ a distance of 50*0^ to the place of beginning and containing l8*9 acres of land more or less. The above described premises are more particularly shewn on a survey nap entitled "Map Showing a Portion of Lands of Snoe Pyls* Bade by F. Donald McKee, Land Surveyor #32422^ dated June 20^ 1972# revised July 26^ 1972^ a copy of which has been filed with the Town Clerk. - 6 - July 9, 1973 JiTo Kroohs called to the attention of the Board again that we have petitions of the residents of Campbell Avenue and Hopkins Place and the residents of Williams Glen Road for the improv^ent of these roads and their designation as Town roads. Supervisor Schwan noted that the Town has been trying to prepare ^ proper descriptions of these roads, have them deeded to the ~ Town, and have a public hearing on the matter. The residents of the area will eventually pick up the cost of the improvements, lir. Kroohs presented construction estimates on materials — $2,600 for Williams Glen Road (about $1.20 per ffontage foot), and $2,300 for Campbell Avenue and Hopkins Place (about $1.84 per frontage foot). Mr. Kroohs indicated that the Tdwn now has descriptions of the properties bordering the roads in question and from those a description of the roads could be made and deeds to the Town prepared. Attorney Buyoucos was not certain that this would meet the requirements of law and he recommended that a survey be made. After some discussion of this point the Board was of the opinion that the Town should not accept title to the roads without a sur vey. Attorney Buyoucos noted there is a sedtion in the law which requires the residents to pay $100.00 for the posting and publica tion of the notice of public hearing. The Supervisor noted that since posting and publication will not cost anything like $100.00 the difference between $100.00 and the actual cost should be re funded to the residents. The Town Attorney will prepare a new formal petition for the residents of Williams Glen Road and Camp bell Avenue and Hopkins Place. Motion by Councilman Desch? seconded by Supervisor Schwan, RESOLVED, that the Town of Ithaca hire a surveyor to prepare a survey of Williams Glen Road and Campbell Avenue and Hopkins Place, ^ that the costs of the improvements be paid by the signers of the petition for the improvements, including the survey costs if the parcels are dedicated as Town roads, and that in the event the roads are not dedicated as Town roads the survey costs will be paid by the Town out of the general fund. Unanimously carried. David W. Cowan, Zoning Officer. Mr. Cowan reported that a great deal of his time had been spent working with the Planning Board on the Zoning Ordinance. With the completion of the new Zoning Ordinance he hoped to be able to take action in several pending cases. The Board instructed Mr. Cowan to inspect the Wiggans property on Danby Road where Mr. Wiggans would like to convert an old barn into several apartments. Mr. Cowan was also instructed to inspect the Pranciamone premises at 108 Ridgecrest Road to determine if they are now in accordance with Court orders and Town ordinances. GROPF ASSOCIATES - HOUSING FOR THE ELDERLY PROJECT - PUBLIC HEARING Proof of posting and publication having been presented, the Supervisor, at 6?00 p.m., opened the hearing with respect to amending paragraphs 4 and 8 of the resolution adopted by the I I Town Board on December 11, 1972 granting tax stabilization to Groff Associates Housing for the Elderly project on Ellis Hollow Road. This is 100 units of housing for middle income elderly and handicapped elderly persons. The Supervisor noted that the reso lution granting tax stabilization to Groff Associates was contin gent on the County and the Ithaca City School District doing the same. The School District approved. The County voted against stabilization by an 8 to 7 vote. It appears the County was con cerned with setting a precedent rather than with the merits of the project. 1 ! - 7 - July 9, 1973 The Supervisor reported that he had advice from an attorney in Albany from the State Board of Equalization and Assessment that the Town has the authority to obligate the County and the School District based on the fact that the Town doeSy in fact^ retain an assessing function and actually does assess County property in the Town of Ithaca» The intention of the Boards therefore^ is to consider deleting paragraph 8 of the original resolution and modi fying paragraph 4 The Supervisor said he had talked again to the Senior Citizens and they are still in favor of the projecto They do still have concerns about transportation and several other items. These items will be covered in the contract which will be negotiated between the Town cuid Croff Associates to implement the provisions in the resolution. The Supervisor reported he had the following information from Ben Boynton of Groff Associatese Maximum rent allowed by law is now $135.00. This project is being developed with rents projected at $125.00 per month. IncomiB limit? earning for one (1) person can not exceed $6,480 per year. Minimum age to be able to move in - 62 years old. Number of units which can be occupied by handicapped (according to N. Y. State definitions) is 10. Owner and government (P.H.A. Commissioner) Sign a contract (called a regulatory agreement) for the life of the mortgage - 40 years. Project to be operated by Langley Jones, Syracuse, New York. Applications for occupancy to be subject to review by FHA and Town of Ithaca (Private Housing Finance Law, Section 125), Arthur L. Berkey asked if this project is middle income elderly and the Supervisor said it was. Mr. Berkey asked if having pub lic transportation available was a requirement for approval of the project. The Supervisor said it was not a requirement, but that some type of transportation would probably be furnished if necessary. It is something the Senior Citizens would like to have but they do not necessarily think it is absolutely necessary. The Supervisor said the Senior Citizens had indicated interest in a mini-bus service, the cost of the vehicle to he donated by the developer. Dir. Berkey said he thought the propects for piiblic transportation v/ere not particularly bright, &d felt the Board should carefully consider whether this project should be approved without assurance of public transportation. Whether transportation would become necessary would depend, the Board felt, on how many of the residents would drive their own cars and how self-contained the community is. The Supervisor said the possibility still exists that the City bus system might be extended after the project is built. The Supervisor read Paragraph 6 of the December 11, 1972 resolution, as follows? "The Tovm Supervisor is authorized, with the assistance of the Tovm Attorney, to negotiate a contract with the Applicant /Groff Associates/ containing the foregoing provisions and such other provisions as may be reasonably required by the Supervisor and the Tovm Attorney to insure compliance by the Appli cant with, and to give to the Town the rights intended to be re served to the Town under, provisions of this resolution and the provisions of Article V of the Private Housing Finance Law, and such contract shall be reviewed by the Town Board prior to its execution. The contract shall contain adequate provisions to assure that reasonably adecfuate transportation facilities, whether public or fiirnished by Applicant or paid by project, are available to the occupants of the project to and from the downtovm section of the City of Ithaca, if the Tovm Board shall determine that such facilities are reasonably required." - 8 - July 9, 1973 The Supervisor stated that if a real need for transportation arises it will be provided one way or another. Paragraph 4 of the resolution of December 11, 1972 was briefly considered and the sense of the Board was to let it stand as is. It appearing that no other persons wished to be heard, the Super visor closed the hearing and the Board took the following action; Motion by Supervisor Schwan; seconded by Councilman Desch, RESOLVED, that the resolution duly adopted on December 11, 1972 by the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca granting tax stcibilization to Groff Associates for Housing for Elderly F.H.A. Project No.013- 44031 LDC, Ellis Hollow Road, Town of Ithaca, be amended by delet ing Paragraph 8 which reads aS follows' "The contract shall not be executed by the Supervisor until the consent of the County and School District to the tax exemption has been received by the Town," the intent of this resolution being to grant tax stabilization to Groff Associates based upon a legal opinion from an attorney in Albany (State Board of Equalization and Assessment) that the Town does have the right to obligate the County and School District. Unanimously carried. Attorney Buyoucos said that since the statutes do not clearly indicate that the Town has the authority to obligate the County and School District, he would like to have an opinion on this in writing from the attorney in Albany. The Supervisor said he would get such opinion in writing. Since the statutes are not clear. Attorney Buyoucos recommended the adoption of a resolution which would serve to inform Groff Associates that the Town makes no representation that it does, in fact, have the authority to obli gate the County and School District in the matter of tax abatement, and that Groff Associates must themselves deteinnine the validity, applicability, and enforceability of the foregoing resolution, the proposed resolution he is recommending to contain a direction to the Supervisor to include in any contract executed pursuant to Paragraph 6 of the original resolution of December 11, 1972 pro visions to protect the Town from any licibility it might sustain as a result of the adoption of the foregoing resolution and the granting of teix abatement. Councilman McElwee wondered if this resolution recommended by Attorney Buyoucos might not negate the foregoing resolution in the eyes of the PHA and cause them to withdraw approval of the project. Mr. Boynton, Groff Associates, did not know what the effect of the recommended resolution would be insofar as the FHA is concerned. The Board felt the Town needed the protection and took the following action: Motion by Supervisor Schwan? seconded by Councilman Desch, W^l^AS, the Town Board has enacted the foregoing resolu tion providing tax abatement for Groff Associates Housing Project for the Elderly on Ellis Hollow Road, and WHEREAS, said resolution and this resolution have been enacted at the request of Groff Associates and on their represen tation that they are the sole owners of the premises designated in said prior resolution, and U'THEREAS, the Town has received advice from an attorney in the State Board of Equalization and Assessment, and T^HEREAS, the Town Board of the Tovm of Ithaca has only such powers for providing tax abatement as are delegated to it by statute, and " 9 - July 9, 1973 WHEREAS, differences of opinion have arisen and may arise as to the power of the Town of Ithaca to bind other taxing DistSct^^it County and the City of Ithaca School RESOLVED, that the Town of Ithaca inform the said Groff Associates that the Town makes no representation to Groff Associ ates as to whether the Toim can grant such tax abatement from taxes of the County and the School District and that it is the responsibility of Groff Associates, its successors and assigns, to etermine for itself the validity, applicability, and enforceability f^o^fsaid resolution and the Town Supervisor of the Town of Ithaca IS directed to include in any contract executed pursuant to Paragraph 6 of the original resolution to provide appropriate pro visions to save and hold harmless the Town of Ithaca from any and all suits, costs, liabilities, expenses and damages of any kind it sustain because of the adoption of the foregoing resolution by the Town and the granting of the tax abatement. Unanimously carried. PERSONS TO BE HEARD Peter J, Hedrick, 616 Coddington Road. Mr. Hedrick appeared before the Board to say he and his family live in an area which is not served by City water and sewer lines. They are now faced with a much reduced supply of water because of an inadequate well. The water in their well is low and is muddy. They are hauling water from Ithaca College for drinking and cook ing. In view of the fact that others in the Coddington and Troy Roads ® similar situation the Supervisor advised Mr. Hedrick^ that the Town will move immediately to get an engineering plan for j the area and cost estimates. When the plan and cost estimates are received, the Town Attorney will prepare a formal petition for the residents in the area to sign, and the Town will take the procedur al steps necessary by law to extend water to the Coddington Road and Troy Road area. . Arthur L. Berkey, 128 Christopher Circle. Mr. Berkeyasked if the Town had used any of the 15% surcharge monies for Bolton Point. The Supervisor said the Town had not, that the surcharge money is strictly for maintenance and operation of the system, Mr, Berkey asked about the status of the cleaning of the stand- pipes in the Northeast. The Supervisor said the engineers are preparing to have it bid. Mr. Berkey asked what was being done about the loop line to increase pressure in the Northeast. The Supervisor said Mr, Prince has put his line in on St. Catherine Circle West. Mr. Schonfeld still has to put pipe across Burleigh Drive to Winthrop. Mr. Berkey noted in the minutes of June 11, 1973 that the Town of Lansing had requested consent to run water through Town of Ithaca pipes, and he wondered how many units Lansing would tap off the line and what effect it would have on the water pressure ^ in the Northeast. The Supervisor said it would have no effect, i that the Town has engineering advice that the system can handle it, and that if an agreement is reached with Lansing in this matter Lansing will share in the cost. Lansing has indicated that if the pumps are not ade^ate they will replace them with larger ones. Mr. Berkey asked if this were a contingency in the resolu tion. The Supervisor said it will be a contingency which v/ill be written into the contract contemplated between the Toi-zr of Ithaca and the Town of Lansing. - 10 - July 9, 1973 APPROVAL OF WARRflOTS Motion by Councilman Desch? seconded by Councilman licElwee;^ J^SOLVED, that the Warrants dated July 9, 1973, with the excep- tion of Voucher 42 (Mancini & Sons), be approved in the following amounts s '_J General Fund $ 44,570o53 Highway Fund «»,..»o«o o -««. o» 18,231,68 Water and Sewer Fund o „. o»o 9,624 c 53 Unanimously carriedo ADJ0URMI4ENT The meeting was adjourned at 7s00 p.m. —A 'i Edward L. Bergen Town Clerk