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Home My WebLink AboutTB Minutes 2010-10-18 Regular Meeting of the Ithaca Town Board Monday, October 18, 2010 at 5 : 30 p . m . 215 North Tioga Street, Ithaca, NY 14850 4 _ Agenda 1 . Call to Order & Pledge of Allegiance 2 . Persons to be Heard 3 . City and County Reports and Board Comments 4 , Fire Commissioner's Quarterly Report 5 . 5 : 45 p . m . Public Hearing re . : Snyder Hill Water Main Water Improvement Project a . Consider approval 68 5 : 47 p . m . Public Hearing re . : Southern Cayuga Lake Intermunicipal Water Commission (SCLIWC) Water Rate Charges and Application Fees Increase a . Consider Approval 7 . 5 : 49 p . m . Public Hearing re . : Southern Cayuga Lake Intermunicipal Water Commission (SCLIWC) 2011 Budget a . Consider Approval 8 . 5 : 52 p . m . Public Hearing re . : Town of Ithaca Water Rate Schedule Increase a . Consider Approval 9 . 5 : 54 p . m . Public Hearing re . : Town of Ithaca Sewer Rent Schedule Increase a . Consider Approval 10 . 5 : 56 p . m . Public Hearing re . : Assessment Rolls for Special Benefit Districts and Special Benefit Areas for 2011 Forest Home Lighting District Glenside Lighting District Renwick Heights Lighting District Eastwood Commons Lighting District Clover Lane Lighting District Winners Circle Lighting District Burleigh Drive Lighting District Westhaven Road Lighting District Coddington Road Lighting District Water Improvement Benefited Area Sewer Improvement Benefited Area a . Consider Approval (s) 11 . 5 : 58 p . m . Public Hearing re . : Fire Tax Rate Increase a . Consider Approval 12 . Discuss the General Part-Town Highway Fund — No Increase Proposal a . Consider Approval 13 . Discuss the General Town -Wide Fund — No Increase Proposed a . Consider Approval 14 . 6 : 00 p . m . Public Hearing re . : Town of Ithaca 2011 Preliminary Budget 15 . Consider setting a public hearing for the Columbia Street bridge Sewer Interceptor Sewer Improvement Project 16 . Consider setting a public hearing regarding a Local Law amending Chapter 271 of the Town of Ithaca Code Titled Zoning : Special Land Use Districts , to change EcoVillage Planned Development Zone provisions regarding community centers and solar panels . 17 . Consider forming an interview committee for the Finance Officer position 18 . Consider Approval of Revisions to the Town 's College Course Reimbursement Policy 19 , Consider Authorization to Apply for Recreational Trails Program Grant to Construct Trail Near Saunders Rd ( Michigan Hill Trail ) a . SEAR b . Authorization 20 . Discuss Sustainability Action Plan for the Town of Ithaca 21 . Consent Agenda a . Town of Ithaca Abstract b . Bolton Point Abstract 22 . Report of Town Officials 23 . Report of Town Committees 24 . Intermunicipal Organizations 25 . Review of Correspondence 26 , Consider Adjournment TOWN OF ITHACA AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING AND PUBLICATION I , Paulette Terwilliger, being duly sworn , Town Clerk of the Town of Ithaca , Tompkins County , New York say that the following notice has been duly posted on the sign board of the Town Clerk of the Town of Ithaca and the notice has been duly publishe. in the official newspaper, Ithaca Journal: ADVERTISEMENT: Town of Ithaca Public Notices Date of Publication : Monday, October 11 , 2010 Location of Sign Board Used for Posting : Town Hall Lobby Public Notices Board 215 North Tioga Street Ithaca , NY 14850 Date of Posting : Tuesday, October 12 , 2010 Paulette Terwilliger Town Clerk Town of Ithaca STATE OF NEW YORK) COUNTY OF TOMPKINS) SS : TOWN OF ITHACA) Sworn to and subscribed before me this 12th day of October, 2010 ai -/ Not ublic Debra DeAugistine ftwy Public • State of New York No. Ot DE6148035 rfi Quaed in Tompkins co W Com MIM Fires dune 18. 20 r TODAVS LEGAL NOTICES Legals 050 ';Legals 050 ` Legate W511 Legal 050 Legais 050 T,OVJ,N OF ITHACA lowing topics during its for 2011 filed Area Notice of Formation of PUBLIC NOTICES Regular Meeting held on Forest Home Lighting Dis- 5:58 Fire Tax Rate In- ADAMS STREET, LLC October 18, 2010 begirt- trict crease Articles of Organization The 2011 Preliminary Budg- ning at 5:45p.m: - 'Glenside Lighting District 6 :00 Town of Ithaca 2011 filed with the Department ets for the Town of Ithaca Renwick Heights Lighting Budget of State on July. 9. 2010. and - the Southern Cayuga 5:45 Snyder Hill Water District - - - Office location: Tompkins Lake, lnterrnunicipal Water. Main Water Improvement -Eastwood Commons Light- Both preliminary budgets. County. Secretary of State . Commission are on file with 5:47 , SCLIWC Water Rate ing Distdct and information regarding designated as agent of LLC the Town Clerk, .and Charges and Application Clover Lane Lighting Dis- all public hearings can be upon whom process Fees Increase .hict reviewed at the Town against it may be served. The, proposed salaries of 5 : 4,9 Southern Cayuga Winners Circle Lighting Clerk's Office located at Secretary of State 'shall the following Town Officers Lake Intermunicipal Water. District r 1 215 N. Tioga St, Ithaca NY mail process to: P.O. Box t Commission (SCLIWC) Budeigh Drive Lighting Dis- during normal business 357, Ithaca, NY 14850, are' hereby specified: Supervisor $49,486.75 2011 Budget t ict hours. Please call 273- principle business address Town Board Members 5 :52 Town of Ithaca Water Westhaven Road Lighting 1721 with any questions. of the LLC.. Purpose: any $1'2`;590;00 Rate Schedule Increase . District lawful activity. %w6 JUstices $ 20,818.00 5 :54 Town of Ithaca Sew- Coddington Road Lighting Paulette Terwilliger 9/27, 10/4, 10./11 , 10/18, ` �, , er Rent Schedule Increase . 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Persons to be Heard There was no one wishing to address the Board . City and County Reports and Board Comments Board Comments Mr. Engman noted that we are still waiting on the County regarding funding for the Municipal Youth programs which will have an affect on our budget if they decide not to continue funding those programs . Fire Commissioner's Quarterly Report (Attachment 1 ) Commissioner Gilligan gave the report with a packet of handouts . Of note is that the Department is in contract negotiations and the Mayor's budget does not reflect any pay increase which is not likely. The handouts were reviewed . Mr. Gilligan stated that he believed the department was working without a contract right now, which concerned the Board and the Board discussed the Town 's involvement in decision making and bargaining which is not very involved . 5 : 45 p. m . Public Hearing re. : Snyder Hill Water Main Water Improvement Project (Attachment #2) The public hearing was opened at 5 : 58p . m . Mr. Weber gave the Board some background on the project and noted the handout . The public hearing was closed at 6 : 02 p . m with no one wishing to address the Board . Motion was made by Ms . Leary , seconded by Ms . Hunter and referred for discussion . Mr DePaolo asked whether there was a SEQR and Mr. Weber responded that there was not ; it was a replacement in -kind and therefore a Type II action . Mr. DePaolo noted that he brings this concern up at each water improvement project , because it is not clear to him why and he is concerned that larger pipes encourage development and would therefore need SEQR . Discussion followed . Mr. Weber reiterated that it is due to ageing and in conjunction with the road repair. 1 Final Mr. Carvill also spoke about the financing aspect and a minor change was made to allow for the option of serial bonds . TB Resolution No . 2010=183 Adopt Public Interest Order for Snyder Hill Water Main Water Improvement At a regular meeting of the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca , Tompkins County, New York , held at the Town Hall , 215 North Tioga Street , in Ithaca , New York , in said Town , on the 18th day of October, 2010 , at 5 : 45 o'clock P . M . , Prevailing Time . PRESENT : Supervisor Engman , Councilman Goodman , Councilman Levine , Councilwoman Leary, Councilwoman Hunter, Councilman DePaolo , Councilwoman Riha In the Matter PUBLIC of INTEREST A Proposed Water Improvement in the Town of ORDER Ithaca, Tompkins County, New York, pursuant to Article 12-C of the Town Law, to be known as the Town of Ithaca Snyder Hill Water Main Water Improvement. WHEREAS , a plan , report and map , including an estimate of cost, have been duly prepared in such manner and in such detail as has heretofore been determined by the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca , Tompkins County, New York , relating to the creation and construction , pursuant to Article 12-C of the Town Law, of water system improvements to be known and identified as the Town of Ithaca Snyder Hill Water Main Water Improvement, and hereinafter also referred to as the "Improvement," to provide such water Improvement including extensions , to the present Town water improvement, such water system Improvement to be constructed and owned by the Town of Ithaca , and WHEREAS , after said plan , report and map , including estimate of cost, were prepared by a competent engineer, duly licensed by the state of New York, and filed in the office of the Town Clerk , the said Town Board did , on September 13 , 2010 , duly adopt an Order reciting the proposed Improvement, a description of the boundaries of the proposed benefited area , the maximum amount proposed to be expended for the Improvement, the proposed method of apportioning the costs of such Improvement, the proposed method of financing to be employed , the fact that a plan , map and report describing the same are on file in the Town Clerk's office for public inspection , and specifying that said Town Board shall meet at the Town Hall , 215 North Tioga Street , in Ithaca, New York , in said Town , on the 18th day of October, 2010 at 5 : 45 PM Prevailing Time , for the purposes of conducting a public hearing on such proposal to provide said Improvement, and to hear all persons interested in the subject thereof concerning the same , and WHEREAS , copies of said Order were duly published and posted according to law, and said Town Board did , at the time and place specified in said Order, duly meet and consider such proposal and held a public hearing in which it heard all persons interested in the subject thereof, who appeared at such time and place , concerning the same , and 2 Final WHEREAS , the Town Board now desires to authorize the Improvement based on the evidence offered at such time and place , and WHEREAS , at its regular meeting on October 18 , 2010 , the Town Board has determined approval , construction and implementation of the Improvement are a Type II Action pursuant to the regulations of the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation promulgated pursuant to the State Environmental Quality Review Act , because the Action constitutes " replacement, rehabilitation or reconstruction of a structure or facility, in kind , on the same site , including upgrading buildings to meet building or fire codes, unless such action meets or exceeds any of the thresholds in section 617 . 4" of Title 6 of the New York Code , Rules and Regulations , and thus approval , construction and implementation of the Improvement are not subject to review under SEQRA; NOW , THEREFORE , BE IT RESOLVED , by the Town Board that it be and hereby is determined as follows : ( 1 ) The notice of hearing was published and posted as required by law and is otherwise sufficient. (2 ) That all of the property within the proposed benefited area is benefited by the proposed Improvement. (3) That all of the property benefited is included within the proposed benefited area . (4) That the proposed method of apportioning the costs of the Improvement should not be changed . (5) It is in the public interest to authorize , establish , and make the Town of Ithaca Snyder Hill Water Main Water Improvement as hereinafter described , and be it FURTHER RESOLVED , that the Town Board does hereby approve , authorize and establish the Town of Ithaca Snyder Hill Water Main Water Improvement in the area of the Town described as follows and as more particularly shown and described in said plan , report and map presently on file in the office of the Town Clerk: It is proposed to install 2800 ft of new 8" water main , replacing the existing main , on the east side of Snyder Hill Rd . together with related ancillary facilities , and be it FURTHER RESOLVED , that the area hereby determined to be benefited by said Town of Ithaca Snyder Hill Water Main Water Improvement is all of that portion of the Town outside of the Village of Cayuga Heights, and be it FURTHER RESOLVED , that all of the allocable costs of said Improvement shall be borne wholly by property within the Town of Ithaca water improvement benefited area , being the entire area of the Town outside of the Village of Cayuga Heights , and be it FURTHER RESOLVED , that the maximum proposed to be expended by the Town of Ithaca for the Improvement , including costs of rights of way, construction costs , legal fees and other expenses , is $ 300 , 000 , which shall be financed as follows : temporary financing under a bond anticipation note (s) , and upon maturity of the bond anticipation note (s) , consider the issuance of serial bonds of said Town of Ithaca to mature in annual installments over a period not to exceed 20 years , such bonds to be paid from assessments levied upon and collected from the several lots and parcels of land in said Town of Ithaca water system benefited area which are deemed benefited by said Improvement, so much upon and from each as shall be in just proportion to the amount of the benefit which the Improvement shall confer upon the same , and be it 3 Final FURTHER RESOLVED , that this Order is subject to a permissive referendum in the manner provided in Town Law Article 7 and Town Law Section 209-q , and be it FURTHER RESOLVED , that the estimated expense of the aforesaid Improvement does not exceed one-tenth of one per cent of the full valuation of the taxable real property in the area of said Town outside of villages and , therefore , in accordance with the provisions of subdivision 13 (a) of Section 209-q of the Town Law, the permission of the State Comptroller is not required for such improvement, and be it FURTHER RESOLVED , that pursuant to subdivision 6 (d) of Section 209-q of the Town Law, the Town Clerk is hereby directed and ordered to cause a certified copy of this Order to be duly recorded in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Tompkins within ten days of the date this Order becomes effective pursuant to Town Law Section 91 , which when so recorded , shall be presumptive evidence of the regularity of the proceedings and action taken by the Town Board in relation to the aforesaid improvement The question of the adoption of the foregoing Order was duly put to a vote on roll call , which resulted as follows : Engman , Aye ; Goodman , Aye ; Levine , Aye ; DePaolo , Aye ; Hunter, Aye , Leary Aye ; Riha , Aye The Order was thereupon declared duly adopted 5 : 47 p . m . Public Hearing re. : Southern Cayuga Lake Intermunicipal Water Commission (SCLIWC) Water Rate Charges and Application Fees Increase Mr. Engman opened the public hearing at 6 : 10 p . m . and noted for the public that this is the rate that Bolton Point charges . There was no one wishing to address the Board and the public hearing was closed . TB RESOLUTION NO . 2010-184 : Amend the Southern Cayuga Lake Intermunicipal Water Commission Agreement Increasing the Water Rate Charges and Application Fees WHEREAS , the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca held a public hearing at the Town Hall , 215 North Tioga Street , Ithaca , New York , on the 18th day of October 2010 , for the purpose of considering an increase in the Water Rate Charges and Application Fees associated with the Southern Cayuga Lake Intermunicipal Water Commission Agreement , Now therefore be it : RESOLVED , that the Town Board approves and authorizes the execution of an amendment to the agreement of intermunicipal cooperation between the Town and several other municipalities pursuant to which the Southern Cayuga Lake Intermunicipal Water Commission was formed , which amendment would increase the water rate charged by the Commission from $2 . 65 per 1000 gallons to $2 . 87 per 1000 gallons , said changes to be effective January 1 , 2011 MOVED : Councilman Goodman SECONDED : Councilwoman Riha VOTE : Aye : Engman , Goodman , Leary , Riha , Hunter, Levine and DePaolo 4 Final Motion passed unanimously . 5 : 49 p. m . Public Hearing re. : Southern Cayuga, Lake Intermunicipal Water Commission (SCLIWC) 2011 Budget There was some discussion on the process and Mr. Engman reported that the increase started out much larger but they worked it down . The Commission has the same problem as the Town ; infrastructure is aging and will need to be replaced . TB RESOLUTION NO. 2010=185 : Adopting the Southern Cayuga Lake Intermunicipal Water Commission Preliminary 2011 Budget as the Southern Cayuga Lake Intermunicipal Water Commission Final 2011 Budget BE IT RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca held a public hearing at 215 North Tioga Street , Ithaca , New York on the 18th day of October 2010 for the purpose of considering the 2011 Southern Cayuga Lake Intermunicipal Water Commission Preliminary Budget as the 2011 Southern Cayuga Lake Intermunicipal Water Commission Final Budget ; and it is further RESOLVED that at such time and place all persons interested in the proposed budget were heard concerning the same ; and it is further RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca has considered and approves the 2011 Southern Cayuga Lake Intermunicipal Water Commission Preliminary Budget as the 2011 Southern Cayuga Lake Intermunicipal Water Commission Final Budget MOVED : Councilman DePaolo SECONDED : Councilman Levine VOTE : Aye : Engman , Goodman , Leary, Riha , Hunter, Levine and DePaolo Motion passed unanimously . 5 : 52 p . m . Public Hearing re. : Town of Ithaca Water Rate Schedule Increase Public Hearing was opened at 6 : 13 p . m . with no one wishing to address the Board and the hearing was closed . The Board discussed the increase and the fact that water consumption is going down due to conservation , but the infrastructure still needs maintenance and we are starting to work towards a reserve fund for that. TB RESOLUTION NO . 2010=186 : Adopt a New Water Rate Schedule Effective January 1 , 2011 for Water Rates , Charges , and Other Fees Chargeable to Consumers of Water in the Town of Ithaca WHEREAS , through Town Board Resolution No . 2009-236 , the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca established a water rate schedule and charges , effective January 1 , 2010 , and WHEREAS , the Town Board wishes to revise the water rate schedule and charges , effective January 1 , 2011 , and 5 Final WHEREAS , a resolution was duly adopted by the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca for a public hearing to be held by said Town on October 18 , 2010 at 5 : 52 p . m , to hear all interested parties on a proposed Resolution to Adopt a New Water Rate Schedule Effective January 1 , 2011 for Water Rates , Charges , and Other Fees Chargeable to Consumers of Water in the Town of Ithaca , and WHEREAS , notice of said public hearing was duly advertised in the Ithaca Journal ; and WHEREAS , said public hearing was duly held on said date and time at the Town Hall of the Town of Ithaca and all parties in attendance were permitted an opportunity to speak on behalf of or in opposition to said proposed resolution , or any part thereof ; and WHEREAS , pursuant to the New York State Environmental Quality Review Act ("SEQRA") and its implementing regulations at 6 NYCRR Part 617 , it has been determined by the Town Board that adoption of the proposed resolution is a Type II action because it constitutes "routine or continuing agency administration and management , not including new programs or major reordering of priorities that may affect the environment , " and thus this action is not subject to review under SEQRA , NOW , THEREFORE , be it RESOLVED , that the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca hereby establishes and imposes the following water rate schedule and charges for use of the Town of Ithaca water system , effective January 1 , 2011 : A . The following water rate schedule and charges shall apply for the use of water and for the purposes set forth in Town Code Chapter 261 , Water Rates : WATER RATE SCHEDULE Effective January 1 , 2011 The rate charged for water consumption shall be $4 . 70 per 1 , 000 gallons . This rate is equal to $ . 0628 per 100 cubic feet . The foregoing rate will be the rate charged for all regular quarterly bills sent on or after January 1 , 2011 . Actual or base consumption may occur prior to January 1 , 20111 Notwithstanding the foregoing rates , the following minimum base charges shall be applicable to the meter size indicated below for regular quarterly bills issued on or after January 1 , 2011 . The table below also shows the amount of water consumption that is permitted before the minimum base charge a would be exceeded :9 METER SIZE BASE MINIMUM ( INCHES) CONSUMPTION CHARGE ( in Gallons) 3/4 10 , 000 $ 47 . 00 1 307000 $ 141900 6 Final 1 - 1 /2 459000 $ 211 . 50 2 909000 $ 423 . 00 3 1409000 $ 658 . 00 4 200 , 000 $ 940 . 00 6 350 , 000 $ 1 , 645 . 0 Multiple Housing and mobile home parks of over 2 dwelling units , using a master meter, will be computed as follows : The quarterly master meter reading will be divided by the number of dwelling units and the water charge will be figured on this number as if the unit was individually metered . The water charge will then be multiplied by the number of units on the master meter and this will be the billing rendered . If the calculation of the water consumed per dwelling unit is less than the allowable consumption for a three- quarter inch meter, then the billing will be calculated by multiplying the number of units on the master meter times the minimum charge for a three-quarter inch meter (e . g . , if there were 20 dwelling units on the master meter, and total water consumption shown by the master meter was 100 , 000 gallons , the billing would be $940 . 00 (20 units times $47 . 00) rather than $470 . 00 ( 100 , 000 gallons times $4 . 70 / 1 , 000 gallons) ) . The water application fee for each new application for water service shall be the charges for new water connections charged by the Southern Cayuga Lake Intermunicipal Water Commission including application fees , meter charges , service tap fees , inspection fees , accessory materials , installation costs , and any other fee or cost charged by the Southern Cayuga Lake Intermunicipal Water Commission for connecting new water services . An annual charge for each fire protection main serving a fire suppression system will be billed along with the first quarterly water bill of the calendar year. The annual charge for this service shall be $20 . 00 per diameter inch of the pipe supplying the fire suppression system or such other amount as is charged by the Southern Cayuga Lake Intermunicipal Water Commission for such systems . The pipe supplying the fire suppression system is the pipe needed to supply the fire suppression system , installed downstream of the system control valve . B . In addition to any other charges due to the Southern Cayuga Lake Intermunicipal Water Commission or the Town , there shall also be due to the Town a charge of $25 for disconnecting and a charge of $25 for reconnecting water service where water service has been disconnected pursuant to Town Code § 261 -4 for failure to pay water rates or other charges . MOVED : Councilwoman Leary SECONDED : Councilwoman Hunter VOTE : Ayes : Engman , DePaolo , Goodman , Hunter, Leary , Levine and Riha Motion passed unanimously 5 : 54 p. m . Public Hearing re. : Town of Ithaca Sewer Rent Schedule Increase Public Hearing was opened at 6 : 28p . m . and closed with no one wishing to address the Board . There was some discussion and confusion on the numbers and terminology of the draft resolution . The motion was withdrawn and the topic will be reviewed again at the November budget meeting . 7 Final 5 : 56 p. m . Public Hearing re. : Assessment Rolls for Special Benefit Districts and Special Benefit Areas for 2011 Public Hearing was opened at 6 : 36 p . m . With no one wishing to address the Board the hearing was closed . Forest Home Lighting District Glenside Lighting District Renwick Heights Lighting District Eastwood Commons Lighting District Clover Lane Lighting District Winners Circle Lighting District Burleigh Drive Lighting District Westhaven Road Lighting District Coddington Road Lighting District Water Improvement Benefited Area Sewer Improvement Benefited Area TB RESOLUTION NO . 2010=187 : Adoption of the 2011 Assessment Rolls for Special Benefit Districts and Special Benefit Areas WHEREAS , the properly advertised public hearings have been held to consider the 2011 Assessment Rolls for Special Benefit Districts for the Town of Ithaca for the Town 2011 tax bills ; now therefore be it RESOLVED , the governing Town Board of the Town of Ithaca hereby approves and adopts the 2011 Assessment Rolls for the Special Benefit Districts and Special Benefit areas of the Town of Ithaca . Forest Home Lighting District : Tax Year 2011 , Assessed Value $34 , 541 , 700 . 00 Glenside Lighting District : Tax Year 2011 , Assessed Value $4 , 218 , 500 . 00 Renwick Heights Lighting District : Tax Year 2011 , Assessed Value $ 12 , 937 , 600 . 00 Eastwood Commons Lighting District : Tax Year 2011 , Assessed Value $ 121464 , 500 . 00 Clover Lane Lighting District: Tax Year 2011 , Assessed Value $2 , 270 , 000 . 00 Winners Circle Lighting District : Tax Year 2011 , Assessed Value $2 , 530 , 000 . 00 Burleigh Drive Lighting District : Tax Year 2011 , Based upon 3 , 971 . 10 lineal feet Westhaven Road Lighting District : Tax Year 2011 , Based upon Road Frontage 6 , 732 lineal feet Coddington Road Lighting District : Tax Year 2011 , Based upon Road Frontage 7 , 234 . 30 lineal feet Water Improvement Benefit District : Units Available & Connected 7 , 580 . 65 ' Sewer Improvement Benefit District : Units Available & Connected 7 , 232 . 87 MOVED : Councilwoman Leary SECONDED : Councilwoman Hunter Vote : Ayes : Engman , DePaolo , Goodman , Hunter, Leary , Levine and Riha Motion passed unanimously 5 : 58 p . m . Public Hearing re. : Fire Tax Rate Increase Public hearing was opened at 6 : 35 p . m . With no one wishing to address the Board , the hearing was closed . The Board discussed the increase and the need to refill the reserve which was used to keep taxes down last year. As with everything , there are major expenses that have 8 Final been put off that need to be planned for. Different scenarios and figures were discussed . With the earlier conversation regarding contract negotiations , it was decided that this item would be discussed further at the November meeting . Discuss the General , Part-Town Highway Fund — No Increase Proposed Moved to November 4th Discuss the General Town-Wide Fund — No Increase Proposed Moved to November 4th Public Hearing re. . Town of Ithaca 2011 Preliminary Budget Public hearing was opened at 6 : 52 p . m . There was no one wishing to address the Board . The public hearing was left open until the next meeting when action might be taken on adoption of the budget at the November 4th meeting . Susan Riha spoke against the Town Board salaries and spoke about the process and where would the Board be cutting ? There are contractual line items in there and when does the discussion happen about whether or not to fund all the requests . Discussion followed . Pat Leary felt strongly that the Town should not stop spending on social programs . There was some discussion on levies and rates and responsibilities of a town versus the county and unintended consequences of the county pulling out of programs . The discussion will continue at the November 4th budget meeting at which time we will hopefully have a better idea of whether the County will be funding the programs in question . There was a major discussion regarding the Fire Protection contract and the $4M price tag . We have no control of costs and no voice in the process . The Board asked Mr. Carvill to run a 2 % wage increase for the Fire Contract to see the effect . The Board also discussed what would happen if they did not approve the purchase of new fire truck(s) and even the possibility of providing our own fire protection . Discussion continued and the topic will be discussed again . Consider setting a public hearing for the Columbia Street Bridge Sewer Interceptor Sewer Improvement Project TB RESOLUTION NO. 2010=188 Order Setting Public Hearing At a regular meeting of the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca, Tompkins County, New York, held at the Town Hall, 215 North Tioga Street, in Ithaca, New York, in said Town, on the 18th day of October, 2010, at 7 : 30 o'clock P.M . , Prevailing Time. PRESENT: Herb Engman, Supervisor; Bill Goodman, Councilman ; Eric Levine, Councilman ; Tee-Ann Hunter, Councilwoman ; Pat Leary, Councilwoman ; Rich DePaolo , Councilman ; and Eric Levine, Councilman 9 Final In the Matter ORDER of SETTING A Proposed Sewer Improvement in the Town PUBLIC of Ithaca, Tompkins County, New York , HEARING pursuant to Article 12-C of the Town Law, to be known as the Town of Ithaca Columbia St . Joint Interceptor Replacement Sewer Improvement WHEREAS , a plan, report and map, including an estimate of cost, have been duly prepared in such manner and in such detail as has heretofore been determined by the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca, Tompkins County, New York, relating to the creation and construction , pursuant to Article 12-C of the Town Law , of sewer system improvements to be known and identified as the Town of Ithaca Columbia St. Joint Interceptor Replacement Sewer Improvement, and hereinafter also referred to as "Improvement," to provide such sewer Improvement including extensions , to the present Town sewer improvement, such sewer system Improvement to be jointly constructed and jointly owned by the Town of Ithaca and the City of Ithaca, and WHEREAS , said plan , report and map, including estimate of cost, were prepared by a competent engineer, duly licensed by the State of New York, and have been filed in the office of the Town Clerk of said Town, where the same are available during regular office hours for public inspection , and WHEREAS , the area of said Town determined to be benefited by said Town of Ithaca Columbia St. Joint Interceptor Replacement Sewer Improvement consists of the entire area of said Town excepting therefrom the area contained within the Village of Cayuga Heights , and WHEREAS , the proposed Improvement consists of the sewer improvements set forth below, and as more particularly shown and described in said plan, report and map presently on file in the office of the Town Clerk: The replacement of an existing 323 foot long 18" insulated sanitary sewer interceptor located on the Colombia Street Pedestrian Bridge with 323 feet of a new 18"insulated sanitary sewer interceptor at the same location in conjunction with the Columbia Street Pedestrian Bridge replacement project, together with related ancillary facilities . The Columbia Street Pedestrian Bridge is located near the intersection of Columbia Street and Giles Street on one end and Quarry Street South and Ferris Place on the other end, in the city of Ithaca, New York, and WHEREAS , the maximum proposed to be expended by the Town of Ithaca for the aforesaid Improvement is $238 ,575 .22 . The proposed method of financing to be employed by said Town of Ithaca consists of temporary financing under a bond anticipation note, and upon maturity of the bond anticipation note, the issuance of serial bonds of said Town of Ithaca to mature in annual installments over a period not to exceed 20 years , such bonds to be paid from assessments levied upon and collected from the several lots and parcels of land in said Town of Ithaca sewer system benefited area which are deemed benefited by said Improvement, so much upon and from each as shall be in just proportion to the amount of the benefit which the Improvement shall confer upon the same, and WHEREAS , it is now desired to call a public hearing for the purpose of considering said plan, report and map, including estimate of cost, and the providing of the Improvement, and to hear all persons interested in the subject thereof concerning the same, all in accordance with the provisions of Section 209-q of the Town Law ; 10 Final NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED, by the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca, Tompkins County, New York, as follows : Section 1 . A public hearing shall be held by Town Board of the Town of Ithaca, Tompkins County, New York, at the Town Hall, 215 North Tioga Street, in Ithaca, New York, in said Town, on the 8th day of November, 2010, at 5 :45 o ' clock P.M . , Prevailing Time, to consider the aforesaid plan , report and map, including estimate of cost, and the question of providing the Improvement, and to hear all persons interested in the subject thereof concerning the same and to take such action thereon as is required by law . Section 2. The Town Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to cause a copy of this Order with a Notice of Adoption to be published once in the official newspaper, and also to post a copy thereof on the town signboard maintained by the Town Clerk, not less than ten ( 10) nor more than twenty (20) days before the day designated for the hearing as aforesaid, all in accordance with the provisions of Section 209-q of the Town Law . Section 3 . This Order shall take effect immediately. The question of the adoption of the foregoing Order was duly put to a vote on roll call , which resulted as follows : Moved — Bill Goodman, Seconded — Rich DePaolo Herb Engman, Supervisor, Aye ; Bill Goodman, Councilman, Aye ; Eric Levine, Councilman , Aye ; Tee-Ann Hunter, Councilwoman, Aye ; Pat Leary, Councilwoman, Aye ; Rich DePaolo, Councilman, Aye; and Eric Levine, Councilman, Aye The Order was thereupon declared duly adopted. Consider setting a public hearing regarding a Local Law amending Chapter 271 of the Town of Ithaca Code Titled Zoning : Special Land Use Districts, to change EcoVillage Planned Development Zone provisions regarding community centers and solar panels . TB RESOLUTION NO , 2010-189 : Resolution Setting a Public Hearing to Consider a Local Law Amending Chapter 271 of the Town of Ithaca Code, Titled Zoning : Special Land Use Districts , to Change EcoVillage Planned Development Zone Provisions Regarding Community Centers and Solar Panels WHEREAS , EcoVillage at Ithaca has submitted. a request to the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca to consider adoption of a local law amending Chapter 271 of the Town of Ithaca Code , Titled Zoning : Special Land Use Districts , to change EcoVillage Planned Development Zone ( PDZ) provisions regarding community centers and solar panels , and WHEREAS, this request is in conjunction with the proposal by the Third Residential EcoVillage Experience (TREE) to develop a 30 unit cohousing neighborhood at EcoVillage , located on Rachel Carson Way off of Mecklenburg Road ( Route 79) , for which the Town of Ithaca Planning Board granted preliminary site plan and subdivision approval and issued a positive recommendation regarding the above- referenced local law at its meeting on October 5 , 2010 , and WHEREAS , the proposed local law would ( 1 ) allow dwelling units in community centers , (2) authorize the Planning Board to grant special approval for community center buildings with a height in excess of 40 feet but not to exceed 60 feet in height , and (3) allow the installation of solar panels without having to obtain site plan approval from the 11 Final Planning Board as long as all other requirements of the Zoning Code for solar panels are met , now, therefore , be it RESOLVED , that the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca hereby hold a public hearing at the Town Hall , 215 North Tioga Street , Ithaca , New York , on the 8th day of November, 2010 , at 5 : 55 p . m , for the purpose of considering a local law amending Chapter 271 of the Town of Ithaca Code , Titled Zoning : Special Land Use Districts , to change EcoVillage Planned Development Zone ( PDZ) provisions regarding community centers and solar panels ; and it is further RESOLVED , that at such time and place all persons interested in such local law may be heard concerning the same ; and it is further RESOLVED , that the Town Clerk of the Town of Ithaca is hereby authorized and directed to publish a notice of such public hearing in the Ithaca Journal published in the City of Ithaca , Ithaca , New York, and to post a copy of same on the signboard of the Town of Ithaca , said publication and posting to occur not less than ten days before the day designated above for the public hearing . MOVED : Councilwoman Riha SECONDED : Councilwoman Hunter VOTE : Ayes : Engman , Hunter, Levine , Leary , DePaolo and Riha Abstention : Goodman Motion passed . Consider forming an interview committee for the Finance Officer position TB RESOLUTION NO . 2010=190 : Appointment of Finance Officer Interview Committee. WHEREAS , a vacancy will exists in the position of Finance Officer effective December 31 , 2010 ; and WHEREAS , the Town Board wishes to appoint an Interviewing Committee to conduct interviews and to make a recommendation for appointment for the position ; Now, therefore , be it RESOLVED , the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca hereby appoints the following persons to the Finance Officer Interviewing Committee : Eric Levine , Town Board Member Tee-Ann Hunter, Town Board Member Herb Engman , Town Supervisor Judith C . Drake , Human Resources Manager MOVED : Councilman DePaolo SECONDED : Councilwoman Leary VOTE : Ayes : Engman , Goodman , Riha , Leary , Hunter, Levine and DePaolo Motion passed unanimously 12 Final Consider Approval of Revisions to the Town 's College Course Reimbursement Policy (Attachment #3) TB RESOLUTION NO , 2010=191 : Approval of Revised College Course Reimbursement Program WHEREAS , the Personnel Committee and Employee Relations Committee have been reviewing and editing the College Credit Courses policy due to employee suggestions ; and WHEREAS , the Personnel Committee recommends the attached revised policy titled College Course Reimbursement Program ; Now, therefore , be it RESOLVED , the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca does hereby approve the revised College Course Reimbursement Program , with the funding for the program to be established during the annual budget process . MOVED : Supervisor Engman SECONDED : Councilwoman Leary VOTE : Ayes : Engman , Goodman , Leary, Hunter, Levine and DePaolo Nays : Riha Motion passed 6 to 1 Consider Authorization to Apply for Recreational Trails Program Grant to Construct Trail Near Saunders Rd (Michigan Hill Trail ) The Board discussed the possibility of using permeable surface (s) for the trail which led to a lengthy discussion on costs , uses , how a surface is installed , maintenance and timeframes . The amount in the resolution was changed to allow for the possibility of permeable surface (s) . TB RESOLUTION NO , 2010-192 : SEQR : CONSTRUCTION OF MICHIGAN HILL TRAIL ( NEAR SAUNDERS ROAD) WHEREAS, this action is for the construction of a new +/- '/2 mile non - motorized , diverse use trail near Saunders Road , as part of a grant from New York State Office of Parks , Recreation and Historic Preservation , and WHEREAS, the trail project is classified as an Unlisted Action for which the Town of Ithaca Town Board is acting in an uncoordinated review with respect to the project , and WHEREAS, the Town Board , on October 18 , 2010 , has reviewed and accepted as adequate the Short Environmental Assessment Form , Parts I and II for this action , and RESOLVED, that the Town of Ithaca Town Board hereby makes a negative determination of environmental significance in accordance with the New York State Environmental Quality Review Act for the above referenced action as proposed based 13 Final on the information in the EAF Part I and for the reasons set forth in the EAF Part II , and , therefore , neither a Full Environmental Assessment Form nor an Environmental Impact Statement will be required . MOVED : Councilman Goodman SECONDED : Councilwoman Hunter VOTE : Ayes : Engman , Goodman , Leary, Levine and Nays : Riha , DePaolo and Hunter Motion passed 4 to 3 Discussion moved to the draft authorization resolution and the amounts to request were changed to allow for the consideration of permeable surface (s) . Mr. Goodman gave the background on the process and discussion that have been held at the Parks & Trails Committee regarding this . TB RESOLUTION NO . 2010-193 : AUTHORIZATION TO APPLY FOR RECREATIONAL TRAILS PROGRAM GRANT TO CONSTRUCT TRAIL NEAR SAUNDERS ROAD (MICHIGAN HILL TRAIL) WHEREAS, the Town of Ithaca owns land near Saunders Road and plans to construct a non -motorized , diverse use trail on the property, and WHEREAS, the New York State Office of Parks , Recreation and Historic Preservation has announced the availability of funding under the Recreation Trails Program (SAFETEA- LU ) for the development of new recreation trails , and WHEREAS, the assistance toward the cost of the project shall not exceed 80% of the approved total project costs , and WHEREAS, the Town estimates the total cost to be up- to $250 , 000 for the design and construction of the new trail at Saunders Road , outlined further in the application for this trail , and WHEREAS, grant applications are due by November 5 , 2010 , and WHEREAS, this trail project is classified as an Unlisted Action for which the Town Board , acting as Lead Agency in environmental review, made a negative determination of environmental significance on October 18 , 2010 , and WHEREAS , the Town of Ithaca Trails Committee met on October 7 , 2010 and recommended that a grant application for this trail project be prepared and submitted by the Town ; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED , that Herb Engman , as Supervisor of the Town of Ithaca , is hereby authorized and directed to file an application for funds from the New York State Office of Parks , Recreation and Historic Preservation in accordance with the provisions of the Recreational Trails Program , in an amount not to exceed $200 , 000 , and upon approval of said request to enter into and execute a project agreement with 14 Final the State for such financial assistance to the Town of Ithaca for a trail at Saunders Road , and if appropriate , a conservation easement to the deed of the assisted property. MOVED : Councilman Goodman SECONDED : Councilman Levine VOTE : Ayes : Engman , Goodman , Leary, Riha , Hunter, Levine and DePaolo Motion passed unanimously Discuss Sustainability Action Plan for the Town of Ithaca (Attachment #4) Katie Stoner went over her handout . She is hopeful that the initial focus on Town facilities can then be used to branch out to communities . Discussion followed regarding integrating energy efficiencies into the Comprehensive Plan and Town Code etc . , as well as outreach to residents and funding opportunities for our residents . This is a start and framework and a work in progress . Ms . Riha noted that it is an opportunity to engage the students in our community and utilize their research that they may be doing parallel to what Ms . Stoner is doing . Consent Agenda TB RESOLUTION NO . 2010=1 ,94@ Consent Agenda BE IT RESOLVED , that the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca hereby approves and/or adopts the resolutions for the following Consent Agenda items : a . Town of Ithaca Abstract b . Bolton Point Abstract MOVED : Councilman DePaolo SECONDED : Councilwoman Hunter VOTE : Ayes : Engman , Goodman , DePaolo , Riha , Hunter, Leary and Levine Motion passed unanimously. TB RESOLUTION NO . 2010=194a : Town of Ithaca Abstract WHEREAS , the following numbered vouchers have been presented to the Ithaca Town Board for approval of payment ; and WHEREAS , the said vouchers have been audited for payment by the said Town Board ; now therefore be it RESOLVED , that the governing Town Board hereby authorizes the payment of the said vouchers in total for the amounts indicated . VOUCHER NOS . 9120 - 9212 General Fund Town wide 23,491 .09 General Fund Part Town 31444. 46 Highway Fund Part Town 81682 . 49 15 Final Water Fund 22 , 830 .00 Sewer Fund 10, 728 . 85 Risk Retention Fund Forest Home Traffic Calming 71921 . 59 Fire Protection Fund 258 , 333 . 00 Inlet Valley Cemetery — Expend Forest Home Lighting District 92 .04 Glenside Lighting District 36 .53 Renwick Heights Lighting District 48 .67 Eastwood Commons Lighting District 66 .54 Clover Lane Lighting District 8 . 46 Winner's Circle Lighting District 12 .58 Burlei h Drive Lighting District 29.45 West Haven Road Lighting District 116. 88 Coddin ton Road Lighting District 67.93 Trust and Agency Debt Service TOTAL 335 , 910. 56 MOVED : Councilman DePaolo SECONDED : Councilwoman Hunter VOTE : Ayes : Engman , Goodman , DePaolo , Riha, Hunter, Leary and Levine Motion passed unanimously . TB RESOLUTION NO. 2010-194b : Bolton Point Abstract WHEREAS , the following numbered vouchers for the Southern Cayuga Lake Intermunicipal Water Commission have been presented to the governing Town Board for approval of payment ; and WHEREAS , the said vouchers have been audited for payment by the said Town Board ; now, therefore , be it RESOLVED , that the governing Town Board hereby authorizes the payment of the said vouchers . Voucher Numbers : 2018 -2067 Check Numbers : 12651 - 12700 Operating Fund $ 46 , 940 . 84 Less PPD ( 19116 . 80) TOTAL $45 , 824 . 04 MOVED : Councilman DePaolo SECONDED : Councilwoman Hunter VOTE : Ayes : Engman , Goodman , DePaolo , Riha , Hunter, Leary and Levine Motion passed unanimously. Report of Town Officials — None 16 Final Report of Town Committees The November Budget Committee meeting was canceled Intermunicipal Organizations - None Review of Correspondence - None Consider Adjournment The meeting was adjourned , upon motion , at 8 : 35p . m . Respectfully submitted , Paulette Terwilliger, Town Clerk 17 VPART II - ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT (To be completed by the Town) Does po sed action exceed any Type I threshold in 6 NYCRR, Part 617.12 or Town Environmental Local Law? YES NO X If yes, coordinate the review process and use the full EAF. B. Will proposed action receive coordinated review as provided for unlisted actions in 6 NYCRR, Part 617.6 YES NO X If no a negative declaration may be superseded by another involved agency, if any. C. Could proposed action result in any adverse effects associated with the following: ( Answers may be handwritten, if legible) C1. Existing air quality, surface or groundwater quality, noise levels, existing traffic patterns, solid waste production and disposal, potential for erosion, drainage or flooding problems? Explain briefly: None Anticipated. The project involves constructing a new 10 foot wide, 1/2 mile long paved non- motorized, diverse use recreational trail to the north of Saunders Road between King Road East and Whitetail Drive (Michigan Hill Trail). The new trail will provide an off-road recreational opportunity and help to connect Deer Run, Saunders Road, and Chase Lane neighborhoods . C2. Aesthetic, agricultural, archaeological, historic, or other natural or cultural resources? Community or Neighborhood character? Explain briefly: None Anticipated. C3. Vegetation or fauna, fish, shellfish, or wildlife species, significant habitats, unique natural area, wetlands, or threatened or endangered species? Explain briefly: None Anticipated. While most of the trail will be built over an existing sewer line which has been cleared and disturbed, a small section near Whitetail Drive will require some tree clearing for the trail construction. C4. The Town's existing plans or goals as officially adopted, or a change in use or intensity of use of land or other natural resources? Explain briefly: None Anticipated. C5. Growth, subsequent development, or related activities likely to be induced by the proposed action? Explain briefly: None Anticipated. C6. Long term, short term, cumulative, or other effects not identified in CI=C59 Explain briefly: None Anticipated. C7. Other impacts (including changes in use of either quantity or type of energy) Explain briefly: None Anticipated. D. Is there, or is there likely to be controversy related to potential adverse environmental impacts? YES NO X If yes, explain briefly: E. Comments of staff CB., other attached. (Check as applicable.) PART III - DETERMINATION OF SIGNIFICANCE (To be completed by the Town of Ithaca) Instructions: For each adverse effect identified above, determine whether it is substantial, large, important, or otherwise significant. Each effect should be assessed in connection with its (a) setting (Le. urban or rural); (b) probability of occurring; (c) duration; (d) irreversibility; (e) geographic scope, and (f) magnitude. If necessary, add attachments or reference supporting material. Ensure that the explanations contain sufficient detail to show that all relevant adverse impacts have been identified and adequately address. Check here if you have identified one or more potentially large or significant adverse impacts which MAY occur. Then proceed directly to the full EAF and/or prepare a positive declaration. X Check here if you have determined, based on the information and analysis above and any supporting documentation, that the proposed action WILL NOT result in any significant adverse environmental impacts AND provide on Attachments as necessary the reasons supporting this determination. p CIthaca Town Board ? /b /3�/b ad Agency Preparer' s Sign ture(If different from Responsible Officer) n man S erviso�re�e of Responsible Ofc rIn Lead Agency -- Signature of Contributing Preparer DATE: KigXature of Res Bible OfficE4n Lead Agency a 1 E W , S L r � '" t S 1 j TOWN OF ITHACA . . . Student work initiative seein cuts programming g : NI K' T- G-a 2 ✓F e k ay - #yE�Y�k IM. ty4 AL f , IIIL _ Y yf 1 E - tSi. f 2 4 - _LL 4_ 1 4 @M1 <3. 3,=ra P ,`cam ((P-i: -SiF l ' + i Jimmy Carstarphen works,in a garden as part of the Town of Ithoca's Student Youth Intiative, which places youth from theTown of Ithaca and villages of Lansing and Cayuga Heights with local employers. 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'- t.,,z�._._:: 1L. .J,. , _ . _ y _.. - �,._ TOWN CLERK' S MONTHLY REPORT TOWN OF ITHACA, NEW YORK °--'l SEPTEMBER, 2010 U U TO THE SUPERVISOR : PAGE 1 Pursuant to Section 27, Subd 1 of the Town Law, I hereby make the following statement of all fees and moneys received by me in connection with my office during the month stated above, excepting only such fees and moneys the application and payment of which are otherwise provided for by Law : A1255 14 MARRIAGE LICENSES NO. 10120 TO 10133 245 .00 1 TAX SEARCH 5 .00 9 MARRIAGE TRANSCRIPT 130.00 TOTAL TOWN CLERK FEES 380.00 A1557 1 SPCA IMPOUND FEES 70.00 TOTAL A1557 70.00 A2544 DOG LICENSES 21078 .65 TOTAL A2544 29078.65 B2109 8 ELECTRICAL PERMIT 11018 .00 TOTAL B2109 19018.00 2110 9� 4 ZONING BOARD MTG 400.00 TOTAL B2110 400.00 B2111 21 BUILDING PERMIT 3 ,515 .00 2 BUILDING PERMIT EXTENSIN 100.00 1 SIGN PERMITS 150.00 2 : TEMP CERTIFICATE OCCUP 11425 .00 TOTAL B2111 59190.00 B2113 2 OPERATING PERMIT 200.00 TOTAL B2113 200.00 B2115 1 SUBDV. REV. FINAL PLAT 140.00 1 SITE PLAN INIT. APL. FEE 100.00 2 ADD. MTG. FEE AGENDA PRO 60.00 2 ADD, MTG. FEE P.H. PROCE 100.00 1 REZONING/ZONING AMEND 175 .00 TOTAL B2115 575.00 TOWN CLERK' S MONTHLY REPORT SEPTEMBER, 2010 page 2 DISBURSEMENTS PAID TO SUPERVISOR FOR GENERAL FUND 21528 . 65 PAID TO SUPERVISOR FOR PART TOWN FUND 7 ,383 .00 PAID TO COUNTY TREASURER FOR DOG LICENSES 237 .35 PAID TO AG & MARKETS FOR DOG LICENSES 36.00 PAID TO NYS HEALTH DEPT FOR MARRIAGE LICENSES 315 .00 TOTAL DISBURSEMENTS 10,500.00 OCTOBER 1 , 2010 SUPERVISOR HERBERT J. ENGMAN STATE OF NEW YORK, COUNTY OF TOMPKINS, TOWN OF ITHACA I, , being duly sworn, says that I am the Clerk of the TOWN OF ITHACA that the foregoing is a full and true statement of all Fees and moneys received by me during the month above stated, excepting only such Fees the application and payment of which are otherwise provided for by law. Subscribed and sworn to before me this Town Clerk day of 20 Notary Public Town of Ithaca Codes Department Monthly Activity Report — September 2010 Category Description Entries Building Permit Inspection In the Field inspection tied to a building permit 110 Building Permit Consultation In-off ice or infield consultation w/project managers or contractors regarding building projects 12 Building Permit Review Review and processing of building ermits 107 Complaint New Investigation New complaint investigation 13 Complaint Follow-Up Processing of complaints 13 Continuing Education Training , seminars , CEU's 10 Fire Incident Investigation Fire Incident Investigation following dispatched call 0 Fire Safety/Operating Permit Fire Safety inspection for and/or operating permit. 1 Inspection Processing of notes and issuance of permit. Fire Safety/Operating Permit Processing of Fire Safety re-inspection notes and 2 Re- Inspection issuing operating permit/follow- up Legal Processing Order to Remedy, issuing Appearance 9 Tickets, and actual court appearances Meeting Attendance at Departmental meetings, Board 34 meetings, Committee meetings & Staff meetings, etc. Miscellaneous Counter service, phone calls not associated with an active file. 85 Stormwater Pollution 1 Prevention Plan Review Field Inspection/Report Zoning Board of Appeals Review and research of ZBA applications 3 Addresses 911 All related work for address changes 0 Town of Ithaca Code Enforcement Monthly Report 09/0112010 = 09/30/2010 Building Permits BP # Date Value Description fee category 8687 9/312010 $ 1 ,600.00 Tent 40' x 100' $50.00 Temporary Membrane Structure 8656 9/3/2010 $ 100,000.00 Storage building $450.00 Miscellaneous 8682 9/7/2010 $3,200.00 Installation of support posts and beams $55.00 Renovations and under house Addition to 1 & 2 Familv Homes 8690 9/14/2010 $ 10,641 .00 Reroof house and garage $75.00 Renovations and Addition to 1 & 2 Familv Homes 8692 9/15/2010 $39500.00 Re-side building with vinyl siding $55.00 Miscellaneous 8695 9/15/2010 $ 16,940.00 Reshingle roof, add vinyl siding $ 150.00 Renovations and Addition to 1 & 2 Familv Homes 8698 9/20/2010 $300.00 Replace front steps $50.00 Renovations and Addition to 1 & 2 Familv Homes 8691 9/20/2010 $3,000.00 Construct segment of Cayuga $0.00 Miscellaneous Waterfront Trail including pedestrian bridge 8689 9/21 /2010 $509000.00 Raise garage roof and add rear porch $ 150.00 Renovations and Addition to 1 & 2 Familv Homes 8714 9/24/2010 $400.00 Tent 20' x 40' $50.00 Temporary Membrane Structure 8716 9/27/2010 $395.00 Tent 30' x 40' $50.00 Temporary Membrane Structure 8697 9/27/2010 $600.00 Build interior, non-load bearing wall, $50.00 Renovations and creating 2nd bedroom Addition to 1 & 2 Familv Homes 8703 9/28/2010 $400.00 Tent 20' x 20' $50.00 Temporary Membrane Structure 8705 9/28/2010 $400.00 Tent 20' x 20' $50.00 Temporary Membrane Structure 8706 9/28/2010 $400.00 Tent 20' x 20' $50.00 Temporary Membrane Structure 8707 9/28/2010 $400.00 Tent 20' x 40' $50.00 Temporary Membrane Structure 8708 9/28/2010 $400.00 Tent 20' x 20' $50.00 Temporary Membrane Structure 8709 9/28/2010 $400.00 Tent 20' x 40' $50.00 Temporary Membrane Structure 8702 9/28/2010 $400.00 Tent 20' x 80' $50.00 Temporary Membrane Structure Friday, October 01 , 2010 Page 1 3 ,1 Town of Ithaca Code Enforcement Monthly Report 09101/2010 = 09/30/2010 8711 9/29/2010 $2,500 ,00 Reshingle outbuildings $50.00 Miscellaneous 8715 9/29/2010 $ 15,000.00 Strip existing roof; install new roof $75,00 Renovations and Addition to 1 & 2 Familv Homes Totals $210,876.00 $ 1 ,660.00 Certificates of Occupancy BP # Address Description CO Temp 8322 108 Crest Ln New 18x36 inground pool 9/1 /2010 ❑ 8055 953 Danby Rd Creation and expansion of parking lots 9/2/2010 ❑� 8226 1407 Hanshaw Rd Master bedroom addition 9/2/2010 ❑ 5732 Elmira Rd Pedestrian bridge 9/3/2010 ❑ 8644 1301 Trumansburg Rd Renovations to medical office, Suite R 9/8/2010 ❑ 8101 240 Farrier Rd Construct Animal Health Diagnostic 9/10/2010 ❑ Center 8397 130 Pine Tree Rd Install egress door from basement, 9/10/2010 ❑ permit extended to include installation of hnnnTnn� �nrlinn� Nnn• Lnn� 8683 189 Pleasant Grove Rd Tent 50' x 100' 9/13/2010 ❑ 8369 15 Fairway Dr New deck, partial siding, relocate 9/14/2010 ❑ fireplace and transom 8448 104 Juniper Dr replace existing roof 9/17/2010 ❑ 8445 283 Bundy Rd re-shingle 9/17/2010 ❑ 8451 104 Eastern Heights Dr Add layer of shingles over existing, 9/17/2010 ❑ 8664 127 Hopkins Rd Replace exterior wall covering and 9/17/2010 ❑ reconstruct rear deck 8590 235 Enfield Falls Rd Build sunroom addition 9/17/2010 ❑ 8659 103 Rachel Carson Way Master bedroom renovation 9/17/2010 ❑ 8441 1385 Mecklenburg Rd Replace iron railing/supports on front 9/17/2010 ❑ porch 8198 380 Pine Tree Rd Demolish building 9/21 /2010 ❑ Friday, October 01 , 2010 Page 2 Town of Ithaca Code Enforcement Monthly Report 09/01 /2010 - 09/3012010 8610 130 Pine Tree Rd Finish existing basement to provide 9/21 /2010 ❑ family room and full bath 8184 428 Winthrop Dr Construct 230 square foot addition 9/24/2010 ❑ 8586 111 Park Ln Alterations to two-family home--siding, 9/27/2010 ❑ replacement windows, front step (brick), Ian n'l.nilinn n1 �nPnTnn� n�ni.e. 8361 113 Briarwood Dr Construct 2-Family home 9/27/2010 ❑ 8424 161 Snyder Hill Rd Construct wood sidewalk and steps 9/27/2010 ❑ 8651 167- 10 Calkins Rd Add deck to south side of house, and 9/27/2010 ❑ replace west side deck 8652 11 John St Enlarge rear deck to 15' x 25' 9/27/2010 ❑ 8455 403 Teton Ct Strip & reroof main portion of house & 9/28/2010 ❑ install new roof shingles over existint at n .nn nkn. ,n nn .n nn 8552 803 Coddington Rd Reshingle approximately 360 sq ft of roof, 9/29/2010 ❑ remove. plywood, ice & water whole area Complaints Date Address Complaint Type Disposition 9/2/2010 1020 Danby Rd building code Abated 913/2010 197 Bostwick Rd building code Pending 9/3/2010 1020 Ellis Hollow Rd building code No Violation Found 9/8/2010 1028 Ellis Hollow Rd building code Pending 9/15/2010 953 Danby Rd building code Pending 9/14/2010 953 Danby Rd building code Pending 9/20/2010 225 Pennsylvania Ave building code Pending 9/21 /2010 1544 Slaterville RD noise Pending 9/27/2010 1 Bella Vista Dr building code Abated 9/27/2010 218 Rachel Carson Way building code Pending 9/30/2010 1257 Trumansburg Rd building code Pending Existing Building CO Friday, October 0 1 , 2010 Page 3 Town of Ithaca Codes Department Building Permits Issued in September 2010 Date Last name Street Number Street Name Description 9/3/2010 Six Mile Creek 1551 Slaterville Rd Tent 40' x 100' 9/312010 Athletic and Eve 100 Lyceum Dr Storage building 9/7/2010 Lenetsky 29 Renwick Heights Installation of support posts and beams and 9/14/2010 Belmestaykh 203 Tudor Rd Reroof house and garage 9/15/2010 Kelly 130 Enfield Falls Rd Re-side building with vinyl siding 9/15/2010 Mazza 1020 Danby Rd Reshingle roof, add vinyl siding 9/20/2010 Chen 296 Birchwood Dr N Replace front steps 9/20/2010 Chamber of Co 904 East Shore Dr Construct segment of Cayuga Waterfront Tr 9/21 /2010 Boynton 205 Tareyton Dr Raise garage roof and add rear porch 9/24/2010 B-Lot Parking L Dryden Rd Tent 20' x 40' 9/27/2010 Six Mile Creek 1551 Slaterville Rd Tent 30' x 40' 9/27/2010 Gutenberger 13 Penny Ln Build interior, non-load bearing wall, creatin 9/28/2010 Campus Center 113 Campus Center W Tent 20' x 20' 9/28/2010 Campus Center 113 Campus Center W Tent 20' x 20' 9/2812010 Campus Center 113 Campus Center W Tent 20' x 20' 9/28/2010 Campus Center 113 Campus Center W Tent 20' x 40' 9/2812010 Campus Center 113 Campus Center W Tent 20' x 20' 9/28/2010 Campus Center 113 Campus Center W Tent 20' x 40' 9/28/2010 Campus Center 113 Campus Center W Tent 20' x 80' 9/29/2010 Sayet 803 Coddington Rd Reshingle outbuildings 9/29/2010 Luzzi 330 Winthrop Dr Strip existing roof; install new roof Friday, October 01, 2010 Page 1 of I Town of Ithaca Codes Department Building Permits Received in September 2010 Date Rec 'd CEO BP # St #--Street Name Status 9/1/2010 KG 8691 904 East Shore Dr Issued 9/2/2010 KG 8693 953 Danby Rd Pending 9/2/2010 SW 8692 130 Enfield Falls Rd Issued 9/2/2010 SW 8696 109 Rachel Carson W Pending 9/2/2010 SW 8695 1020 Danby Rd Issued 9/2/2010 KG 8694 161 Synchrotron Dr Pending 9/9/2010 BB 8697 13 Penny Ln Issued 9/9/2010 KG 8698 296 Birchwood Dr N Issued 9/13/2010 KG 8700 103 Kay St Pending 9/13/2010 KG 8699 661 Dryden Rd Pending 9/14/2010 KG 8701 161 Synchrotron Dr Pending 9/1512010 8702 113 Campus Center Issued 9/15/2010 8703 113 Campus Center Issued 9/15/2010 8704 113 Campus Center BP not required; may request refund 9/15/2010 8705 113 Campus Center Issued 9/15/2010 8706 113 Campus Center Issued 9/15/2010 8707 113 Campus Center Issued 9/15/2010 8708 113 Campus Center Issued 9/15/2010 8709 113 Campus Center Issued 9/17/2010 SW 8710 129 Woolf Ln Pending 9/20/2010 SW 8711 803 Coddington Rd Issued Friday, October 01, 2010 Page 1 of 2 h Date Recd CEO BP # St # .Street Name Status 9/20/2010 SW 8713 653 Coddington Rd Pending 9/20/2010 8714 Dryden Rd Issued 9/20/2010 SW 8712 653 Coddington Rd Pending 9/22/2010 SW 8715 330 Winthrop Or Issued 9/23/2010 8716 1551 Slaterville Rd Issued 9/24/2010 KG 8717 202 Triticum Or Pending 9/27/2010 KG 8718 120 Warren Rd Pending 9/29/2010 KG 8719 108 Maplewood Or Pending 9/30/2010 SW 8720 621 Five Mile Or Pending Friday, October 01, 2010 Page 2 of 2 ly OF I p TOWN OF ITHACA PLANNING DEPARTMENT �8 z� 215 NORTH TIOGA STREET, ITHACA, N .Y. 14850 �� W X04 Jonathan Kanter, - Director of Planning FAX (607) 273-1704 Planning Director' s Report for October 18 , 2010 Town Board Meeting DEVELOPMENT REVIEW September 7 , 2010 Planning Board Meeting: LoPinto 2-Lot Subdivision, 511 Elm Street Extension : The Planning Board granted Preliminary and Final Subdivision Approval for the proposed 2-lot subdivision located at 531 Elm Street Extension, Town of Ithaca Tax Parcel No. 29-7-6, Medium Density Residential Zone. The proposal involves subdividing off a 15 , 121 +/- square foot lot from the northeast corner of 531 Elm Street Extension. Michael and Perri LoPinto, Owners/Applicants . Cayuga Medical Center Lab Addition, 101 Harris B. Dates Drive: The Planning Board granted Preliminary Site Plan Approval and Special Permit for the proposed Cayuga Medical Center (CMC) Lab Addition project, 101 Harris B . Dates Drive, Town of Ithaca Tax Parcel No. 24-3-2. 1 , Office Park Commercial Zone. The project involves construction of a +/- 15 ,700 square foot laboratory and associated mechanical room addition on the east side (rear) of the hospital . The addition will be one-story with a portion proposed to be constructed below grade and include a green roof. The project will also include the relocation of the existing helipad and cooling towers, construction a new service entry, extension of a walkway and additional landscaping treatments. Cayuga Medical Center at Ithaca, Owner/Applicant; Kimberly Michaels, Trowbridge & Wolf, Landscape Architects LLP. College Crossings Development, northeast corner of Danby Road (NYS Route 9611) and King Road East: The Planning Board granted Final Site Plan Approval and Special Permit for the proposed College Crossings Development located on the northeast corner of the Danby Road (NYS Route 96B ) and King Road East intersection, Town of Ithaca Tax Parcel No. 43 - 1 -3 .22, Neighborhood Commercial and Low Density Residential Zones . The proposal is for a +/- 19,000 gross interior square foot building to accommodate up to seven tenants for new retail, commercial, and office space. The project will also include 108 +/- parking spaces, landscaping, lighting, stormwater facilities , sidewalks, and a new walkway connection to the College Circle Apartments . Evan N. Monkemeyer, Owner/Applicant, James R. Knittel, DALPOS Architectural Integrators and Edward G. Keplinger, Keplinger Freeman Associates , LLC, Agents . Holochuck Homes Subdivision — Supplemental Draft Environmental Impact Statement (S- DEIS) Regarding Dump Site Clean-up, Trumansburg Road (NYS Route 96) : The Planning Board accepted as adequate for public review the Supplemental Draft Environmental Impact Statement (S-DEIS) for the proposed Holochuck Homes Subdivision, located between NYS Route 96 (Trumansburg Road) and NYS Route 89 (Taughannock Boulevard), Town of Ithaca Tax Parcel No. ' s 24-3 -3 . 2, 25- 1 -5 . 1 , 25 -2-4102, 26-4-37 , 26-4-38, and 26-4-39, Low Density Residential Zone, Medium Density Residential Zone, and Conservation Zone. The S-DEIS includes an analysis of �T a�1i da�rng `l�ir�ectar�'s ARe�art ., dump sites that were discovered on the subject property and a proposed remedial action plan to clean up the dump sites . The subdivision proposal involves the construction of 106 +/- town home type units in a clustered neighborhood development with two entrances proposed from NYS Route 96 (Trumansburg Road). The New York State Office of Parks , Recreation, and Historic Preservation proposes to acquire most of the eastern portion of the property in conjunction with development of the future Black Diamond Trail . The Planning Board also scheduled a public hearing regarding the S -DEIS for Tuesday, October 5 , 2010 at 7 : 05 p.m. Holochuck Homes LLC , Owner/Applicant; David M. Parks , Esq. , Agent. September 21 , 2010 Planning Board Meeting: Lucente 2-Lot Subdivision, 109 Briarwood Drive: The Planning Board granted Preliminary and Final Subdivision Approval for the proposed 2-lot subdivision located at 109 Briarwood Drive, Town of Ithaca Tax Parcel No. ' s 70- 10-31 and 70- 10-3 . 5 , Medium Density Residential Zone. The proposal involves subdividing a 2 +/- foot wide strip (200 +/- square foot area) from Tax Parcel No. 70- 10-3 . 5 , which will be consolidated to the rear (eastern border) of Tax Parcel No. 70- 10-31 . Rocco Lucente, Owner/Applicant; Lawrence P. Fabbroni, P.E. , L. S . , Agent. Cornell University Wilson Lab CLEO Modular Office Building, Synchrotron Drive off NYS Route 366: The Planning Board granted Preliminary and Final Site Plan Approval and Special Permit for the proposed time extension for the Cornell University Wilson Lab CLEO Modular Office located north of the intersection of Dryden Road (NYS Route 366) and Pine Tree Road on Synchrotron Drive, Town of Ithaca Tax Parcel No. 63 - 1 - 8 . 2, Low Density Residential Zone. The project involves a request for an eight year extension of the Site Plan Approval and Special Permit for the 4,200 +/- square foot modular office currently situated at the Wilson Laboratory complex. The modular office received Site Plan Approval in 2000 and a time extension was granted in 2008 that expires on December 31 , 2010. The project includes plans to add fire sprinklers to the facility. There are no other modifications , improvements , additional development or other physical changes proposed as part of this request. Cornell University, Owner/Applicant; Steve Beyers, P.E. , Engineering Services Leader, Agent. Cornell University Energy Recovery Linac — Public Scoping Session, Dryden Road (Route 366) and Pine Tree Road: The Planning Board held the Public Scoping Session to consider public comments on the Draft Scoping Document (dated August 18 , 2010) regarding the scope and content for the Draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS ) that will be prepared for the proposed Cornell University Energy Recovery Linac (ERL) facility, located north of the Pine Tree Road and Dryden Road (NYS Route 366) intersection (at Wilson Lab Entrance), Town of Ithaca Tax Parcel No. ' s 63 - 1 - 8 .2, 63 - 1 -2.21 63 - 1 - 12 , 63 - 1 -3 . 1 and 63 - 1 -3 . 3 , Low Density Residential Zone (LDR) . The proposal involves construction of an underground accelerator tunnel ( 14-foot diameter and 1 +/- km long) , a cryogenic facility, and an extension to the existing Wilson Laboratory ( 185 ,000 +/- gross square feet of building space). Cornell University, Owner; Steve Beyers , P.E. , Engineering Services Leader, Agent. Continuation of Sketch Plan Review — Vine Street Cottages, Mitchell and Vine Streets: The Planning Board continued review of a revised sketch plan for the proposed Vine Street Cottages project and heard additional comments from the public regarding the proposal . Based on the two previous sketch plan discussions , the concept plan has been revised to include a modified access 2 and circulation system, changes in lot layout, a reduction in the overall number of proposed units now totaling 19 single-family homes and 10 townhouse units, and inclusion of an area for a conventional stormwater management system. CURRENT PLANNING DEPARTMENT PROJECTS/FUNCTIONS The following have been accomplished over the past month. Codes and Ordinances Committee (COQ: The Committee met on September 15 , 2010 and continued review of the draft local law establishing a Limited Historic Commercial Zone and continued review of comments regarding the proposed amendments to Conservation Zones regarding forest management plan requirements. The next COC meeting is scheduled for October 20, 2010 at 7 :00 p.m. Tentative agenda items include continuation of review of the two items mentioned above, review of draft revised regulations regarding fireworks displays , and discussion regarding possible revisions to zoning regulations regarding garages . Planning Committee: The Committee met on September 9, 2010 to review and discuss the revised draft Scenic Resources Report - Town of Ithaca. The next meeting is scheduled for Thursday, October 21 , 2010 at 3 :00 p.m. Tentative agenda items include review and discussion regarding revised draft Planned Development Zones for the Vine Street Cottages proposal and the Conifer West Hill proposal and continuation of review of the Scenic Resources Report (if time permits). Comprehensive Plan Committee: The Committee met on September 23 , 2010 to begin review of draft sections of the Plan prepared by Planning staff during the summer. The Committee focused on the Land Use & Development section. The next meeting of the Committee is tentatively scheduled for Thursday, September 23 , 2010 at 6 : 30 p.m. The Committee will continue review of draft Plan sections, including Natural Resources and possible Agriculture. Conservation Board: The Conservation Board met on October 7 , 2010. Agenda items included continuation of discussion regarding the draft stream setback law and discussion of comments regarding the proposed amendments to the Conservation Zone. The next meeting is scheduled for Thursday, November 4, 2010. Agriculture Plan: The steering committee continued meeting in September to review the draft plan. Conifer West Hill Proposal — Park-and-Ride Lot: Town officials met with representatives from Conifer, Cornell, TCAT and Tompkins County on September 30, 2010 to discuss ownership, maintenance and operational aspects of the proposed park-and-ride lot that is part of the Conifer West Hill proposal on Trumansburg Road. The TCAT Board of Directors had discussed the park- and-ride lot and indicated concerns regarding long-term maintenance costs associated with owning such a facility. TCAT estimated that the costs of operating bus service for a park-and-ride lot in this location might cost between $30,000 and $50,000 per year (this did not factor in possible enhancements or extensions of the current bus routes that serve the area — this would be for new service specific to the Park-and-ride facility). Cornell indicated that they are making the land available for and paying for construction of the park-and-ride lot, but are not proposing to own or maintain the facility. Town officials were concerned that the park-and-ride lot ownership and 3 rnn of Ithrr°ea0lur�ren� ceia �R�a y #�x1 1(I,�T�`v Baa�-d 'Meetrng maintenance responsibilities need to be worked out in order to have some comfort level regarding the Conifer West Hill proposal (which no longer has an assisted living facility proposed). Conifer was concerned that the uncertainty regarding the park-and-ride lot was holding up consideration of the draft Planned Development Zone (PDZ) for their senior housing proposal. The Town Board may want to discuss whether it would be appropriate for the Town to own and maintain a park-and- ride lot. It was suggested at the meeting that information regarding possible costs associated with maintenance of such a facility be obtained (e. g. , mowing, landscaping, plowing, surface repairs, etc.) and that the group meet again to continue discussion. Annual Agricultural Easement Inspection — Ferguson Property: Planning staff completed the required annual inspection of the agricultural easement held by the Town on the Ferguson property, located on Sheffield Road. The inspection confirms that the property is in compliance with the requirements of the agricultural easement. The inspection report is attached for the Board' s information (see memo from Mike Smith dated September 23 , 2010) . Stormwater Workshop : Planning staff attended the workshop on Stormwater Management held by NYS Department of Environmental Conservation on September 21 , 2010 at Town Hall. The presentation focused on the modified stormwater regulations that will take effect later this year. Recreational Trail Grant Program: Planning staff is working with the Trail Committee on a possible grant application under the NYS Recreational Trails Program. Further information will be available at the October 18 , 2010 Town Board meeting. The application deadline is November 5 , 2010 . 4 TOWN OF ITHACA PLANNING DEPARTMENT MEMORANDUM TO: TOWN BOARD MEMBERS FROM : MICHAEL SMITH, ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNER DATE: SEPTEMBER 23 , 2010 RE: ANNUAL AG. INSPECTION — FERGUSON PROPERTY Attached is a copy of the completed Annual Inspection Form relating to the agricultural conservation easement on the property owned by Lisa and Gary Ferguson . The 40-acre property is located along Sheffield Road, south of Mecklenburg Road. The Town ' s Policies and Procedures Manual for the Town of Ithaca Agricultural Land Preservation Program and the easement require an annual inspection to be completed by the Town, with the results reported to the Town Board. I conducted the site inspection on September 20, 2010 and found the property in compliance with the terms of the easement. Along with the attached form, I made notes on a survey map of the property and took several pictures during the site inspection that are available if anyone is interested in seeing them. Please contact me at 273 - 1747 or email me at msmith @town . ithaca. ny . us if you have any questions . Enc . 1y�>. fi w Tx'. 4NT�l Y .0( i w•y.�. f* yR.l - c a 3 ( p [ Agricultural Conservation Easement Town of Ithaca Annual Inspection Form Date of Visity-M/20/ 10 Easement Name, Current Owner, Ferguson Agricultural Conservation Easement Lisa & Gary, Ferguson Address of Property: Address : East Side of Sheffield Road 1485 Mecklenburg.Road 285 ' South of Mecklenburg Road Ithaca, NY 14850 Tax Parcel No. : Phone # 28- 1 - 13 607-273 -9212 Description of Current Land Uses . �r, �r� f'� l. �s rn,_.r - sue/ e . Yom, as , Z7% Describe c�lu_rrent Agricultural activities (and any changes since the last inspection). tj: 2e.� ///i I�'7 c-�� :r/�v.r _:I� 7 e ,r /L'.(n �i °'�� !, /S 14 Gs7 /J 'Ujz--p C ,/ ) , >r i /r—/Y -.2 /t? el, l2-.,!" ) t✓G /s: ,.:c7 /r •r� (1 /}w!7-:_f /1/ l�� i:/9; /tt.s/s' List all man-made alterations made since the last inspection visit: Do all changes comply with the terms of the easement? _� Yes No Comments, 17 Cu /s ;l? sw List any observed natural alterations , wry Other observations, comments,/ and recommendations. Q,J / / ��.' SS' .-yrs�/ _�..7/t �.?'✓J /- �J-� : /-CAS � r77 :� /t�c �'tf ^Ii�CI '�'� / /j7G '..^ /� / r'1 /fir f Attach as needed maps, photos, and illustrations . Name of Inspector (s):