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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRaffensperger 1990-1995 HISTORICAL - PERMANENT RETENTION AS PER JOAN LENT NOTEBOOM-10/14/99 Supervisors, Correspondence Shirley Raffensberger 1990 - 1993 - Accounting - Building Cable - Drainage - Elections - Fire - General Topics - Goals and objectives - Highway - Humain Services and Youth - New Town Hall - Personnel - Planning - Street Lighting - Taxes and Assessment - Town Board and Committees Member - Walkway and Trails — Parks - Water and Sewer - Zoning John Wh,itcomb 1994 - 1995 - Accounting - Building - Deputy Town Supervisor - Drainage - Fire - General Topics - Goals, and Objectives - Highway - Lighting - New Town Hal'l - Persoin,nel - Planning - Recreation/Youth - Taxes/Assessments - Tort Claim - Walkways/Trains - Water/Sewer - Zoning Catherine Valentino 1996 - Present - Accounting - Cable - Committees - Drainage - Elections - Fire - General Taxes - Highway - Human ServicesNouth - Local Government Leaders - New Town Hall - Parks, Walkways and Trails - Personnel - Planning - Sewer - Southern Cayuga Lake Inter-municipal Water Commission - Taxes and Assessments - Tompkins County - Water - Zoning QFIV TOWN OF ITHACA 126 EAST SENECA STREET, ITHACA, N.Y. 148,50 TOWN CLERK 273-1721 HIGHWAY 273-1656 PARKS 273-8035 ENGNEEIVNG 273-1736 PLANNING 273-1736 ZONING 273-1747 March 29, 1990 Assemblyman Saul Weprin Chairman for the hays & Means Committee State of New York Room 923 L.O.B. Albany, New York 12248 Dear Assemblyman Weprin: We ask for your support for the "Aid is) Localities", Finger Lakes Wed Control, section of the State Budget. This program has already had mny positive benefits for nxqAins County and 17 other counties in the Firyper Lakes Region. These funds are being expended by local government agencies in progyams partly tailored to individual county's needs, but overall to benefit the whole Finger Lakes Ppgion. The need to monitor and maintain water cTuality Ji-n the P'inger Lakes is important if we are to sustain this recreational and ecological resource which. makes Tomipkins County and the Finger Lakes region a special. place to live. In economic terms the water quality of Cayuga Lake and its tributaries is of special concern not only for sustaining as recreation/tourist industry, but also because much of the County's municipal drinking water is drawn from these sources. During the 1989-90 fiscal year this_ETogram vas reduced )�y over BT . Similar reductions in the 1990-91 budget, will severely hamper efforts to monitor and maintain these lakes, and could over time result in substantive economic and ecological losses far upstate Way York. MOTtunately, whei.'i it becomes a crisis, it may be too late and too costly to take corrective action. We urge you to support the restoration of funding Aid to Wcalities - Finger Lakes teed Control for the .1990-91 fiscal year; and we FwAYer call. yo2aur attention to the need to roll over funds from the previSns fiscallyal. Iost year the legislature when approving the budget inadvertently failed to rollover our funds until. July resulting in a loss of inTertant Esperiments and monitoring data. Respectfully yours, Shirley A. Raaf fens perger Supervisor Cn behalf of the Town Board SAR/js AL c THEASSEMBLY STATE OF NEW YORK w ALBANY OFFICE ALBANYLegislative Offence Bu ldor g Roorn923 Albany,New York 12248 SAUL NJm:PRIJN (5 t 3)455.3851 54th District DISTRICT OFFEC E Caw eens Ccaar"wty 61-tl1BA 224th 55tra;a;t CHAIRMAN Bayside,New York 11364 Ways and Marrs Committee April 12 1990 (718a 42B-79000 Ns . Shirley A. Raffensperger Town of Ithaca 126 East Seneca Street Ithaca, New York 14850 Dear fids . Raffensperger : This will acknowledge receipt of your recent letter expressing concerns over the Governor ' s proposals for the 1990-91 Budget and , in particular , the impact of the Budget on the Finger Lakes Aquatic Vegetation Control Program. As Chair of the Assembly ways and Means Committee , I share your concerns over the impact that these proposed cuts may have on this important program. With New York State' s economy headed for difficult times and a record $4 billion state deficit facing us in the new fiscal year , the Legislature and the Governor have to make some difficult decisions on how to spend the State ' s limited resources. Some of those tough decisions , many of them painful , have already been made but , twelve days past the State ' s Constitutional budget deadline , the State Senate continues to insist on even greater " savings" that would devastate services even more . At this time , the Senate refuses to agree with the Assembly and the Governor that there are limits as to hose deep budget cuts can go. while we must produce a budget that is balanced and fiscally sound , it cannot. be totally at the expense of services .. I want to assure you that my Committee and staff is continuing its analysis of the expenditure and revenue proposals that have been put forward. we intend to try to maintain funding levels wherever possible in order to preserve and maintain services in New York State . I want to thank you for taking the time and effort to contact me and express your thoughts on this issue and. I will keep them in mind during our negotiations . Sincerely, SAUL wEPRIN Chairman SW/cf/at Tompkins, County DIVISION OF BUDGET' AND FINANCE Court House, Ithaca, New York 14850 Telephone (607) 274-5545 May 29 , 1990 Shirley Raffensperger, Supervisor Town of Ithaca 12,6 East Seneca Street Ithaca, N.Y . 14850 Dear Ms . Raffensperger,; As we discussed on the telephone this morning, we have not collected anything further on the 1990 warrant since March 20 , 1990 . 1 have indicated in prior phone conversations and with my letter of March 20 , 1990 to Jean Swartwood, that Article 3 , section 35 of Town Law stipulates 11 . . . . after payment to the supervisor in full of all moneys payable to him pursuant to any warrant for the collection of taxes , the residue, if any, shall be paid to the county treasurer not later than the fifteenth day of each month following the receipt thereof . " At present, the balance due Tompkins County is estimated to be over $1 . 2 million. The estimated interest income on this balance is over $280 per day. We should have received a payment on April 15th for the balance of March ' s residue and a payment on May 15th for the residue: collected in April . Payment is expected this week. Please call should, you wish to discuss this further. Thank you for your assistance in this matter . sincerely, OMP KI COUNTY Kathy M, West, Director Division of Budget & Finance cc : Scott Heyman, County Administrator UJRNELL U N I V F R S I T If ........................... University Relations dohn F.Burmese TelephonRi,07 255-94129 vic'e President Facsin0h, 607 255-9412 305 Day I lafl York 14853 28M FINAL , 3 July 19910 Shirley Raffensperger Town of Ithaca 126 East Seneca Street Ithaca, New York 14850 Dear Shirley: I have enclosed a revised copy of my 26 June, letter to you. The letter itself is unchanged; the list of carbon copy recipients has been revised to include several local neighborhood associations that were inadvertently ornitted from the original letter, and the date of the letter has been changed to avoid potential confusion. With best regards, Cor ially, John F. Burness Vice, President Enclosure cc: John Andrus Susan C. Beeners Shirley Egan Andrew Frost Carolyn Grigorov Timothy Martin CORNELL, University Relations }ohn F BuTne,,s 607235,4029 Vic President �<rc%,ybragVa Mill' 25" 94 2 A)5 Dov Uffl n.tl.hb icj, July 1990 n r n Shirley Raffensper ,er, Town Supervisor Town of Ithaca 126 East Seneca Street Ithaca, New York 14850 Dear Shirley. As l mentioned at last week's local leaders breakfast, the 1986 Tax Reform Act eliminated access to tax-exempt bond financing by a number of private universities, including Cornell, Senator Moynihan was successful in obtaining a transition rule that provides one t me access for Cornell to the tax-exempt band! markets. Our access to that bond issuance expires cin 31 December 1990 and all expenditures from the issue must be completed by December 1'99 a. if we are not able to access this tax-exempt financing, we face additional costs of 1501 basis points or 1.5 percent with obvious impacts on tuition levels, competitive salaries, student housing, etc. The Dormitory Authority of the State of New Fork plans to issue debt. on our behalf in early October, and invites your active participation in the review process. Environmental Assessment Norms are being submitted to the Dormitory Authority, which will be contacting you and all interested parties for comment on the potential environmental impact of each of the projects. Approved projects will be incorporated in the project description for the debt issuance. The projects in question include the addition to Olin Library, needed academic facilities and transportation renovations, and additions to student housing at Pleasant Grove and Hasbrouck Apartments, detailed listing is attached.. In order to move ahead with the financing on a timetable that will ensure that we can complete the facilities within the required schedule,. the Dormitory authority will be the lead agency for the SEQR review, This is consistent with past Dormitory authority-financed projects on this and other campuses. At Cornell the most recent were the Law School addition and the Statler Hotel. Including a project in the debt issuance is not a guarantee that it will proceed, but it is an extremely critical first step toward enabling Shirley Raffensperger Page 2 3 July 1990 important capital construction and renovation projects, to be accomplished. This will allow the financing to move ahead while preserving the local municipality's right to approve the specifics of plans during the Site Plan Review or other required municipal permit processes prior to actual construction. I enclose for your information a copy of a speech Senator Moynihan delivered a few years ago about the public policy significance of denying access to tax-exempt financing by private universities. It's just one of the many changes in federal programs that has serious budget consequences for how Cornell finances its teaching, research, and service missions. Should you or your planning staff have any questions about this, please contact Timothy Martin, Director of Architectural Services at 255-7105. As usual, we appreciate your assistance. Cor Tally, John F. Burness —I, Vice President Enclosures cc: John Andrus, Dormitory Authority Susan C. Beeners, Town Planner Shirley Egan Dick Fischer, East Ithaca Neighborhood Association Andrew Frost, Zoning Officer/Building Inspector Carolyn Grigorov, Chair, Planning Board Timothy Martin Charles Trautmann, Forest Home Improvement Association Marc Walker, President, Ellis Hollow Community Associations, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Am 50 Wolf Road, Albany, New York 12�233 19dook&.- -.990 Thomias, C. Jorling Commissioner T'ligibility Certification for h, Reimbursement Funding, 1990-1991 : 1'own of Ithaca Conser,vatiraw Advisory Council October 10, 1990 Ms. Shirley A. Raffensperger . ..... 'uper Town S vi sor Town of Ithaca CAC Ithaca Town Hall 1.26 E. Sene(.,,-a St. Ithaca, NY 1.4850 Dear Ms. Rttrffensperger: J, I ani pleased to approve the application of the Town of Ithaca Conservation Advisory Council. for partial refinbursement of expenses up to the total of your curriently, approved budget duTing New York State fiscal year 1990-1991. The initial reimbursement rate will be 15%. If the Town of Ithaca CAC plans on paying a single consultant more than $500 during the year, specific prior approval must be obtained before work is begun. Your Conser-vation Advi.csory Council chairperson or staff have the forms to use in requesting 'this approval. Wheri submitting requests for reimbursement payments, please follow the procedures described iT1 the "Voucher Processinr Instructions", which were discussed with your, chairperson or staff this spring, Usually requests for, reirnbursernent should be made every three months on the appropriate State Aid Voucher, Form. Information about specific procedures is available at any of our regional offices or you n-lay, contact the Bureau of Community Affairs at 5181457--0849. Sincerely, Mird'(511ne J. Glauo Assistant ("ornmissioner of Public Affairs 17-194 ('121e5)-7c ,a Nt�, YORK STATE DEPARTMENT Of ENVIRONMENTAL CONSEatVATI'ON0 APPLICATION FOR STATE AILS TO ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COUNCILS ANIS CONSERVATION ADVISORY COUNCIL" Pursuant to the provisions of the Local Environmental Protection Act(Article 47of the Environmental Conservation Law), Article'12-F of the General (Municipal Law and the Rules and Regulations for State Aid as established under this act by the Commissioner of Environmental Conservation, the Council named herein estimates that the following expenditures will be made during the State fiscal year.I COUNCIL NAME . TEa.EPETCdNE NUMBER Town of Ithaca Conservation Advi car Ccauncil 07 )273-1747 ADDRESS(Specify County, Town, City or Village) Ithaca Town Hall , 126 E. Seneca St . 1 Ithaca NY 14850 COUNCILCHAIRMAN TELEPHONE NUMBER John Whitcomb f17 X73-" 2 ADDRESS 233 Troy Rd . , Ithaca, fNY 14850 COUNTY 5r�,rc ryc .ap YEAR Tompkinstont April,, 192'0 to March 31, 19-2.1—, REIMBURSABLE EXPENDITURES O7N'LM" AMOUNT Personal Service lltemceze on separate shied $ ,000 Fringe Benefits $ Consulting Services S 7, C 'i Operation and Maintenance Expense S, Office Supplies and Equipment 1, 0 Travel C ither(itemize can separate sheet( � $ 32350 �� Irrlrti^Aff errs° ADDITIORWAFFMOM t SEE K' )LETTER TOTAL 19 150 It is understood that if this Application is approved by the Commissioner of Environmental Conservation, State Aid will be granted only on money expended by the sponsonng muricipah yF in ac�,crd avnth the laws of the State of the York and the applicable Rules and Regulations for State finicw!aid as established by the Commissioner of Environmental Conservation under the Local Environmental Protection Art. It is also understood that the estimates, of expenditures contained in this Application are contingent upon subsequent action by local and State legislative bodies. S� NA (Counter Chairman, DATE GdNw C srrA tcTeefroet�ttre of ourrotw„ ^wm„City ty V�hlayptp COUNTY TOWN �R VILLAGECr DATE Town of, Ithaca CNIEE EXECUTIVE(Printed or Typed) zrl A llaffe�ns r r Town a -rvi or k, APPR 'Ca(c� TETE SSIONER OF ENVIRONMTNT t (()INSERVATION CsnT'E " Program for hick funding is applied shall be descobed stparately WMDRANDUM FROM: Shirlsy Faffensperger BE: E2prt:_o! Off ic'e of the State CIV Dtr2L-er _Q2;jnjQn, Of f ice DATE: November 26, 1990 1 have received a copy of Audit and Control's exajTdnati(-,)n for the year 1989. Your coppy is in your I.,ex and will hv-- disc-'Ussed at tj-ie INOCEMer 10 Won Board nxting. I anticipate tl'iat the lt)wn will I provide aresponse to Audit rand Contrnl i.thin tj'ie 90 day --ime: rxari(xi provided and prep. -are a corrective action plan, Ix.)th to 13e available f6r ExIdic review. Please let ne no if you have qrx-Nific iteins you %unt to see addressed in either. Bec,ause the examinzitioi-� is for a year in vAiich was Stirx,�,'rvisor, th(,�ria ftxe Chief Fiscal Officer, 1. wi-1.1 provide, him a copy of the req:xDrt arid welacre- his conatents. SAR/js cc: Linda Nobles WYK DescS FINAL ""Z -6: C 4,2-a-e e"O t Y ,r d, z. -,0, -v z­t, ;L c7 112,�P -L—d— L4 CIL/V-2-1 .11.'2 Vf, 10 -et—6p C-C-0 I rt"t z ., u""' ... ad.,.�t'�. w4. ,,,✓ N,:9r'xd,�✓s"� Gp pd�" ��:�e::,,,, M f a (' u""4. Zi,w�.,..,,..w W; ,,__ a LIr . N 61 u.. �,S""Vw� a✓n �° ,a�"-,ww,'�. �„' „'� � �, w�' r�c�a .�`•.,a..�^.,�,..�.... �°.,. a,��.x+' "` �'�' ,. i R_ �.... 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'-.�,.��;x.s. ry�,�^'� "�L��,9r'd� � re.... �-�. � '?"` *�°t �;,^ ��.� n�m �,.y,�,d� �,.A ✓ �a»•� uad �''" ,.,..^,w ... ,e1,r,[. ✓ „�„ae.„,r'`C �..� rw,�.,„,-,_�,„.�, 'cr77,• P a....,, .(,,,w�;.”-�.1,r�”°"N.,.�±��...r'�',�'r;�b Y'"��:a'°' '.✓' .^,,�.d.,aa- ""��„"ly '.. ...,.,.. _�. T, dd -0 zi/ 71 P11 441 0J, 19 ? �Tp i i 1 j i i i 1 MEMORANDUM TO: Town Board FROM: Shirley Raffensperger .,j RE: Report of Examination, Office Of the State_CEptroller DATE: November 26, 1990 I have received a copy of Audit and Control's examination for the year 1989. Your copy is in your box and will be discussed at the December 10 Town Board meeting. I anticipate that the Town will provide a response to Audit and Control within the 90 day time period provided and prepare a corrective action plan, both to be available for public review. Please let me know if you have specific items you want to see addressed in either. Because the examination is for a year in which Noel was Supervisor, therefore Chief Fiscal Officer, I will provide him a copy of the report and welcome his convents. SAR/js cc: Linda Nobles ✓Noel Desch Tyr. [Iarc Crarner FROIA Snlrev Raffensperaler PE. Reouest for, budget lnformatlorr DATA. Nover;)ber /29, 1q90 Linda Nobles Informs me that she has prepared the packet, of budclet if"iforrnation that you requested. Because you informed 1-iier, that the rriaterid-1 is not only for your own use but also to provide information to Town Beard member David Klein, i have asked the staff to forgo the usual per pia ie charge for copying. if you have further questions, please contact either" Linda or me. copy: Linda Nobles David Klein RESOLUTION NO. 482 — "PORTION. OF MORTGAGE TAX Offered by Mr. Watros, seconded by Mr. Shurtleff. WHEREAS, the County Clerk and the County Administrator have presented their report concerning mortgage tax receipts for the period from April. 1, 1990 through September 30�, 1990, pursuant to Section 261 of the Tax Law, and the same have been apportioned to the various municipalities thereto, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Budget and Administration Committee, That the apportionment as presented for said period from April 1, 1990 through September 30, 1990 be and hereby is approved: Municipality- Amount Total Town of Caroline $ 15,923.84 Town of Danby 15,156.08 Dryden: Town $ 76,078.20 82,,461.60 Village 5,260.66 Village of Freeville 1, 122. 74 Town of Enfield 14,,434. 17 Groton: Town 19,633. 36 24,367.,26 Village 4,733.90 City of Ithaca 94,882. 16 ,.A Town of Ithaca 105,896.59 121, 109.95 Village of Cayuga Heights 15,21.3. 36 Lansing: Town 70,851.61 89,834. 14 Village 18,982. 53 Town of Newfield 25,946. 70 Ulysses: Town 32,499. 21 37, 100.80 Trumansburg 4,601 .59 SEQACTION: EXEMPT OR TYPE Il NO FURTHER ACTION NECESSARY) DECIf 2 cc: Comptroller Budget and Finance Assessment Municipalities as Listed STATE OF NEW YORK ) ) ss: COUNTY OF TOMPKINS ) I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct transcript of a resolution adopted by the Tompkins County Board of Representatives on the 18th day of 'December, 1990. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said Board at Ithaca, New York, this 21st day of December, 1990. Clerk Tom king County Board of Representatives 1990 BUDGET MESSAGE The 1990 Tentative Budget includes those priorities that the Budget Officer judges to be the most critical to be met while maintaining the zero Town tax rate. Sales tax revenues are forecasted to increase by 8 due to the robust health of the local economy including in particular the commercial areas in the 'pillage of Lansing which impact the Town of Ithaca share of the County sales taxes . In preparing the Budget. I asked the department heads to project and/or document their needs for the next three years . These projections and. work sheets are available to Towyn Board members in Linda' s office ,. PERSONAL SERVICES The positions approved in 1989 ( i . e . Assistant 'honing Officer/ Building Inspector, Department Secretary - Building/Zoning and Engineering Technician) are included in the Budget at the full year impact, the latter being included in the Water and Sewer Funds . The Planning Department request for a. Planning Technician is included for a July 1 start to compliment the combined Towyn staff, consultant, and County work can the GIS within the constraints of revenue available . The salaries generally are in the -8% ranee which is beyond the pool set by the Town Board . The primary reason for the difference is the fact that the T'own was just informed that the health insurance premiums will go up about 50% , 15° of which will be an employee expense, and that translates into about 1% of salary for those employees on the family plan. We could lower the salary increases if 'we chose to have the Town cover all of the health. insurance increase, but our employees are generally below salary levels for comparable positions elsewhere , so I am not concerned that the proposed increases will create a problem in future years . NEW EQUIP ENT 1. A unified plan for upgrading the overall Town computer capability and replacing obsolete equipment has been developed by Linda Nobles. I have included the proposal in Towyn tide Shared Services on the basis of a _year lease/purchase at $9,000/yea ( see Appendix 1 attached ) . This will enable us to replace the Displaywriters which have been reliable but no longer are supportable by IBM. It will also enable us to upgrade accounting and payroll services, Towyn Clerk' s services, etc. 2'.. The Engineering Department request for a van to provide a better means of transporting the surveying equipment at $15,000 is not included. it may be possible to get one of the Bolton. Point vans that they are trading in next year.. NEW SERVICES 1 . The payment of the cost for cleanup of the contamminated. well at the Highway Facility will be made this year, hopefully in total, but there probably will be continuing direct Towyn coasts for operation of the recovery, system until the new public water service is installed . 1 have included $4 ,000 . 00 for that service . .. South Hill Sus service. Discussions with TO T'RAN point to the probability that bus service will become a reality for the Danby/King/Troy/Cuddington Road loop in 1990 ,. providing a combined Town and developer subsidy becomes a reality. This seems quite likely, and I have estimated the Town share of about a $25,000 subsidy to be $6 ,000. PLANNING The department head request for funds to contract with the County and CLEARS for the GIS is included in the category of Planning Studies at $20,950. It is also assumed that a planning Consultant will be retained for specific tasks at a total of $10,000 in conjunction with the work of the Comprehensive Planning Committee which is estimated to meet on a monthly basis throughout the year. HIGHWAY BUDGET The 1990 Highway Budget is straightforward with the exception of the Permanent Improvement section . The 10-year Paving Plan for 1990 schedules roads that were determined to meed only surface treatment at this point in time . However, there is a desire on the part of the Board and, in many areas, the property owners to move more toward a program of cyclic blacktopping and surface treatment, rather than strictly surface treating those roads that may, in the pest, have been determined to be lighter duty. T'he Highway Superintendent prepared 4 alternatives which include different combinations of hot mix, cold mix, and surface treatment. The Tentative Budget includes the alternative that he recommends, namely the application of cold mix on about half of the streets that were to have been surface treated and then surface treating the balance . The incremental cost to pave the balance of the streets would be $197,000.00 ( exclusive of raising manholes and valves) , and is beyond the ability of oafs Highway Department to do in one year, and obviously beyond the revenue available without a substantial tax increase . WATER AND SEWER FUNDS 1 . In the Water fund the revenues are increased to recognize the need to implement the planned maintenance program on the Town water system, including a portion of the new Engineering Technician salary. The source of the revenue is an increase in the surcharge from 10 to 15% . This will increase the average quarterly water bill. n the range of $1 ,00 - $2 . 00. 2 . The Sewer Fund revenues reflect an increase in the Joint Activity sewage treatment rate of $ . 16/ 100 cubic feet. This is a 30 increase which is due to the County implementation of a tipping fee for sludge disposal which, unless waived, will cost $'500,000 - $400,000 per year. The Torn rate would increase from .. 77/1O0 cubic feet to . 9:1/100 cubic feet if we needed to raise the full increment. However, the Serer Fund is still overrecouerin , so I have budgeted a 1.0 increase in the serer rete to $ . 85/100 cubic feet. Deep in. Mind that we may need an additional increase in the serer rate to take into account additional sludge disposal costs in the event the neer County landfill opening is delayed or a composting alternative is not operational. We will know much more about this at budget time in 1990. (See Appendix 2 ) » FIRE PROTECTION The Fire Protection Budget includes the actual, contract obligation amounts with the City of Ithaca for the Torn share of the operating and capital coasts . Appendix S is self-explanatory. The increase translates into a Fire Tax Rate increase of $0. 644!$1000 or an increase of $45.05 on a $70,000 house assessment. LIGHTING DISTRIO'TS budget for the neer Winners Circle Lighting District is included. Finally, as a reminder, we need to approve the salaries of elected officials for 1990 so that they can be published for the November 9, 1959, Public tearing on the Preliminary Budget. "The Tentative Budget as presented on October 2, 1989, becomes a public document following the presentation. Recommendations for changes by Town Board members can be incorporated in the Budget up to October 27, 1.959, at which time the Preliminary Budget will be prepared as presented for the Public tearing on November 9, 1959 . Changes can be made following the Public tearing so long as adoption as the Final Budget occurs prior to November 20, 1959 . I would be pleased to meet to discuss any aspect of the Budget at any time. Respectfully yours, Noel Desch Chief Fiscal Officer ND/ln A P P EN D I'A' CRITICAL NEEDS - THREE YEAR PROJECTION 1 . New Accounting Package - to improve our ability to monitor revenues and expenses , prepare reports, etc . and do some things we cannot now ( or do not do because it ' s too time consuming ) $2000 - 5000 2 . In-house Payroll Processing - poor service by third party, lack of error/change control , ability to feed accounting directly with payroll information and accommodate changes more quickly and easily, prepare reports directly from the system. $'1000 - 2000 3. Replacement/Phaseout Dis2laywriters - these machines are no longer made; there is little support available for them; if one or more become dysfunctional , we need a plan for replacement. These machines also do not provide any central indexing or search capabilities which are very much needed by staff and the public . Additionally, new equipment would provide tools for the Town Clerk and secretaries to perform more functions: databases, spread sheets, communications . The Town Clerk could also automate licensing, cash book, index meeting minutes , and cross reference Town Board, Planning Board, & Zoning Hoard of Appeals minutes/records relating to 1 issue or subject. Items, 1 - 3 could be achieved and supported with a minicomputer. Our investigation into PC networking suggests that using a minicomputer as the hub of a network-like system would give us the best of both worlds : independent processing on PCs and consolidated/central processing ( for reporting and common needs ) on the mini . Such a system could also provide mass storage for AUTOCAD files, GIS files ,and perhaps make access to a microfilm system available to all users . $25,000 - 30,000 initial start-up cost ( or could be leased at significantly less per year) 4 . Old Record/Document Storage - there is a need to, set up a microfilm or optical disk storage system for records that must be retained for long periods of time: i . e. financial records, Town Clerk records, project files, toxic exposure , etc. A method of indexing and retrieval is also necessary for such a system. Paper storage space is limited and not ideal for storing or retrieving documents. Perhaps this could also be tied into a centralized computer facility. 5 . Space - including Parking - the space situation is becoming worse dailyl With the addition of 2 permanent positions in Town Hall and usually at least 2 or 3 students/temps on board, we are already overcrowded. There is little privacy for confidential or meeting requirements, limited public space, little storage space, no parking for employees, residents, or visitors . With more and more activity in the Town ( development, public improvements , increasing population and traffic ) , the need for space can only, increase . Sufficient work space , private space, meeting space , and parking are essential to our being able to provide the types and level of services the public demands . BETTER DELIVERY OF SERVICES Obviously, additional space suited to the nature of the work we do would allow us to provide better, more efficient services . But, in the absence of a new Town Hall , the following ideas could put us far ahead of our current capabilities ; 1 . Records mann gementimprovements - including the computer system changes/enhancements outlined previously, automated archival document storage and retrieval, and CAR system for searching data files, meeting minutes, and codes/regulations. Also, improvements could be made in our paper file storage systems ( especially on the second floor) where use of compact file systems could alleviate some of the short-term space problems. 2 . Restructure of existing space - better use could be made of the existing space ( i . e. second floor secretarial/file area) to facilitate screening of visitors and better, more efficient file storage . 3 . Structuring office schedules - in addition to better use of space, better use of time ( "'Time Management" ) could be employed by all departments to more efficiently serve the public . Although we are public servants , I feel we are not at the public ' s "beck and call" every hour of the, day. By scheduling appointments to meet with constituents and setting aside some uninterrupted "work time" , we could all be more efficient. Certainly emergencies will arise that need immediate attention, but more structure in the workday on the whole would improve our effectiveness. 4 . Court support during the workday, '- a good deal of time and attention is diverted from the Town Clerk and Accounting staff ' s regular work to handle walk-in and telephone Court-related problems. When we are unable to assist the person or give direct information regarding records , the caller becomes frustrated. I feel we could provide much faster, more accurate Court support if there was a Court Clerk available at least a few hours per day each week to deal directly with complaints, problems, and questions. 5. Personnel Committee - Although the Personnel Committee does serve an important function in the Town' s administrative process, I feel a well-defined policy statement regarding The Committee ' s responsibilities would be useful . I find my job harder, at times, because issues of which they have little knowledge are referred to them, and, at other times, pertinent issues that The Committee should address are sidestepped. I would appreciate more clear-cut guidelines on the Personnel Committee role and authority in all areas of Personnel Administration. 6 . Better Written Documentation - there is a need for procedural documentation in all departments , but especially with regard to Budget, Accounting and personnel . Many of the facts, figures, formulae , and interrelationships are not documented, but reside in someone ' s head or in obscure notes . This documentation should also include master calendars of events, obligations, and recurring processes that are time sensitive . -9 C H E D U L E 1 - J A P P R 0 P R I A T 1 0 N S JOINT ACTIVITY FUND ACTUAL BUDGET DEPARTMENT MAYOR'S EXPENDED AS AMENDED REQUESTS RECOMM. 1988 1989 1990 1990 GENERAL GOVERNMENT SUPPORT SPECIAL ITEMS J1990 CONTINGENT ACCOUNT $ -0- $ 293,051 $ 600,0,00 $ TOTALS $ -0- $ 293,051 $ 600,000 $ TOTAL GENERAL GOVERNMENT SUPPORT $.- -0- $ 293,0'51 $ 600,000 $ HOME AND COMMUNITY SERVICES SEWAGE TREATMENT AND DISPOSAL J8150 SEWAGE, TREATMENT PLANT 105 Salaries Admin $ 32,661 $ 59,598 $ 61 ,998 $ 110 Salaries Staff 187 ,996 188,636 190,664 115 Hourly - Full Time 48,063 58,157 56,430 120 Hourly - P/T & Seasonal 1,213 7 ,020 6,840 125 Overtime 17 ,897 15,000 15,000 225 Other Equipment 5,068 12,000 36,100 405 Telephone 3,816 4,000 4,000 410 Utilities 240,684 407,048 420,000 415 Clothing 4,,319 6,000 6,500 420 Gas and Oil 2,609 5 ,000 4,00,0 425 Office Expense 2,155 3,500 3,500 430 Fees for Prof. Services 10,182 13,000 30,000 435 Contractual Services 76,428 124,777 174,700 440 Staff Development 7 ,753 14,000 12,000 450 Advertising 55 -0- -0- 455 Insurance 112,889 47 ,000 60,000 475 Property Maintenance 1,253 10,000 10,000 476 Equipment Maintenance 6,199 12,000 16,000 477 Equip. Parts & Supp. 12,382 10,000 20,000 480 Building Maint. Supp, 3,161 5 ,000 10,000 495 Treatment Supplies 78,944 115,000 102,000 496 Laboratory Supplies 10,521 12,000 24,935 700 Encumbrances 10 ,371_ 6,734 -0- Totals $ 876 ,619 $1,135 ,470 . $1,264,667 TOTAL HOME AND COMMUNITY SERV. $ 876,619 $1,135,,470 $1,264,667 ACTUAl BUDGET' DEPARTMENT MAYOR'S EXPENDED AS AMENDED REQUESTS RECOMM. 1988 1989 1990 1990. UNDISTRIBUTED EMPLOYEE BENEFITS J9010 STATE RETIREMENT $ 20,579 $ 23,707 $ 21,689 J9030 SOCIAL SECURITY 21,616 23,537 34 ,000 J9040 WORKERS" COMPENSATION 21,316 12,000 22,600 J9060 HEALTH INSURANCE 23,681 35,000 .51,000 J9070 DENTAL PROGRAM -0- _0_ 2,170 J9080 DAY CARE PROGRAM -0- --0- 3,,000 TOTALS $ 87 ,192 $ 94 ,244 $ 134,439 $ INTERFUND TRANSFERS J99.51 TRANSFER TO CAPITAL RESERVE FUND $ 400,000 $ 100,000 $ 100,000 $ TOTALS $ 400,00'0 $ 1.00,000 $ 100,000 TOTAL UNDISTRIBUTED $ 487 ,192 $ 194 ,244 $ 234 ,459 $ GRAND TOTAL - JOINT ACTIVITY FURND APPROPRIATIONS $1,363,81.1 $1,622.,763 $2 ,099,12.6 $ SCHEDULE 2-J ESTIMATED REVENUES JOINT ACTIVITY FUND BUDGET DEPARTMENT MAYOR'S ACTUAL AS AMENDED REQUESTS RECO�LM 1958 1919 1990 1990 DEPARTMENTAL INCOME J2574 SEWER SERVICES, OTHER GOVERNMENTS $1.,209 ,675 $1 ,279,151 $1 ,657 ,946 J2375 SEPTAGE SERVICE, OTHER. GOVERNMENTS 22,520 21 ,550 2.1 ,150 TOTALS $1 ,2.32 ,195 $1,201,031 $1 ,679 ,126 $ USE OF MONEY AND PROPERTY J2401 INTEREST AND EARNINGS $ 41,571 $ 10,000 $ 20 ,000 $ TOTALS $ 41,571 $ 1.0 ,000 $ 20,000 $ STATE AID J39O1 SEWAGE TREATMENT PLANT $ 5:5 ,4.51 $ 55 ,000 $ 100,000� � $ TOTALS $ 85 ,451 $ 55 ,000 $ 100,000 $ GRAND TOTAL -° ESTIMATED REVENUES -- JOINT' ACTIVITY FUND 51,259,517 $1,366,031 $1 ,7'9'9,126 .) Subject to amendment should. New Yard. State not fund operation and maintenance aid for CITY CONSUMPTION 173,,341 ,200 T. ITHACA CONSUMPTION 72,628,482 T. DRYDEN CONSUMPTION 2,205 ,486 TOTAL CITY 173,341 ,200 69.85 % TOTAL T. OF ITHACA 72 ,628,482 29.27 % TOTAL I. OF DRYDEN 2 ,205 ,486 .88 % TOTAL ALL 248 ,,175 ,168 100.00 % 1990 Budget Required $ 2 ,099,126 Less: Estimated Revenue 141 ,180 Appropriated Fund Balance 300,000 Net Required $ 1 ,657,946 City Share 69.85% $ 1,158 ,075 T. Ithaca Share 29.27% 485,281 T. Dryden Share @—0.881 14,590 Total 104.001 $ 1,657 ,946 CITY OF ITHACA 1 ,158,075 SHARE O&M, BUDGET = .667 O&M Recovery Rate per 100 CF 173,341,200 Cl*" TOWN OF ITHACA 485 ,281 SHARE O&M BUDGET 72 ,628,482 CF = .,667 O&M Recovery Rate per 100 CF TOWN OF DRYDEN 14 ,590 SHARE O&M BUDGET = .667 O&M, Recovery Rate per 100 CF 2,205,486 CF UNIFORM JOINT RECOVERY RATE .667 per 144 CF ROSTER FOR ITHACA AREA'WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT FOR 1989-90 WAGES DURING FISCAL YEAR 1989 TITLE NAME SALARY Ch Operator Gleason, Gary $ 35,133 Asst Chief Op Denmark, Ron 26,865, Lab Director Marvin, Langdon 21:,899 Operators Soule, Jeff 20,127 Snyder, Gary 22,470 Gustafson, Ronald 17,904 Overstrom, Jeff 15,304 Eggleston, Frank 16,553 Smith, Edwin 17,904 Gray, Foster 15,304 Ramer, Dan 15,304 Gabriel, Larry 15,304 Secretary Emrick, Paige 12,591 Truck Driver Bentz, David 21,590 Maintainers,: Gray, Earnie 21,133 Overstrom, Derrick 13,707 TOTAL SALARIES AND WAGES $309,092 PART TIME: Laborer Part Time at $4.50/Hr 15-20 liars/Wk plus vacations 1.000 hours 4,500 Laborer, Seasonal 40 Hrs/Wk 10 to 13 weeks 520 Hours 2,340 TOTAL PART TIME: $ 6,840 ITHACA AREA WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITY DRAFT BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 1990 BALANCE AS OF JULY I PROPOSED 1989 1.989 1.990 SPECIAL ITEMS 3°1990 CONTINGENT $293,051 $293,051 600,000 Sludge Disposal TREATMENT & DISPOSAL 105 SALARIES ADMIN 59',598 43,026 61 ,998 110 SALARIES STAFF 188 ,6,36 85,254 247 ,094 115 HOURLY FULL TIME 58,157 32,003 120 HOURLY PT & SEASONAL 7 ,000 5, ,912 6,840 125 OVERTIME 15 ,000 9,998 15,000 225 EQUIPMENT 12 ,000 9 ,426 36 ,100 Pickup Truck 18000 Repair, Kit 15C Hazardous Uniforms 840C Breaker-I 950 Lime Pumps 1600 Tank Mixer 40010 ph Controller &: Elec. Valve 220( Exhaust fans- Septage rear- odor cont 800 405 TELEPHONE 4 ,000 2 ,654 4,000 410 UTILITIES 407 ,048 228,681 420,000 415 CLOTHING 6,000 3:,415 6,500, 420 GAS & OIL 5,000 4,392 4,,000 425 OFFICE EXPENSES 3,,500 2,255 3,500 430 FEES 13,000 6,762 30,0010 DEC 9000 Health Dept 1000 Commercial Lab20000 435 CONTRACTS 124,777 120,249 174,700 CO Gen & Ener Gen 35000 Direct Page 2000 Engineering 35000 City Gen. , Water & Sewer Services 102,,70 ITHACA AREA WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITY - DRAFT BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 1990 - 2. BALANCE AS OF :T0'LY 1 PROPOSED 1989 1989 1990 440 STAFF DEV $ 14,000 $ 6 ,862 12,000 3 to 1-A Cert School 200 2 to NYC W`PCF Meeting 160 to WPCF Spring Meet 160 1 to Ntl " 180 Seminars, etc 500 455 INSURANCE 47,000 37 ,856 60,000 475 PROPERTY MAINTENANCE 10,000 8,239 101000 476 EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE 12 ,000 1 ,988 16,000 A large part i Co Cera which i offset w/red el 477 EQUIPMENT PARTS 10,000 - 430 20,000 480 BUILDING MAINTENANCE 5 ,000 1,185 1.0,000 495 TREAT SUPPLIES 115,000 78,457 102,000 Chlorine 2014 RFpochloride 80 Ferrous Sull 262:8 Sul.f. Diox 968 Polymer 2200. Lime Stone 1600 Charcoal. 400 496 LAE SUPPLIES 12,000 5,760 24,935 700 STATE RETIRE 2.3,7'07 21,689 SOCIAL SECURITY 23,537 34,000 WORKMEN"S COMP' 12,000 22,600 EOSP & MEDICAL 35,000 51,000 DENTAL 0 2,170 DAY CARE 0 3,000 TRANSFER TO CAPITAL RESERVE 100,000 100,000 TOTALS $1,616,011 $2.,099,126 APPENDIX 3 CI'T'Y' OF ITHACA 108 EAST GF:;EEN STREET ITHA CA., NEW YORK '14850 OFFICE OF TELEPHONE: 272-11713 CONTROLLER CODE 607 August 29, 1989 Mr. Noel Diesch, Supervisor Town of Ithaca 126 East Seneca Street Ithaca., New York: 14850 Dear Noel: To assist you in the preparation of your 1990 Town Budget, present herein are the 1990 Fire Protection Contract component amounts. A. The original contract amount of $2,850,000, which represents projected 1988 expenditures at the time said agreement was executed, has been amended as follows: 1, The Assistant Chief's position added in late 1987 , approved by the Town for 1988, $58,995, (detail attached). 2. The clerical position added in late 1987, approved by the Town for 1988, $14,005, (detail attached) . The amended base for 1990 of $2,923,000, when related to actual 1988 casts of $2,781,434, is within the 5 over $3,069,150 and 5 under $2,777,850.. Dine to the fact that the Assistant Chief's contract was not settled until early 1989, the actual expenditures for 1988 do not reflect re- troactive salary and overtime payment. The Town's share. of 23% thereof is $672,290. 672,290 B. The Town's share of 27% or $28,241 for the acquisition of a mini-rescue vehicle (vouchers attached) . 23,241 C. The Town's 27°x' share of capital indebtedness for equip- ment of $67,543, 67,543 D. The Town's 70% share of capital indebtedness for new fire station construction of $92,995. 92,995 SUMMARY ANALY S I S TIRE DEPARTMENT INCREASES 1990 TOCK BUDGET 1990 0riginal Increased Amended Total Contract Amounts Contract Due Base 0riginal Contract 655,500 655,500 Base 1988 Expenditures 16,790 16,790 Town Share N sw Equipment 67,543 67,543 Town Share New Station Debt 92,995 92,995 Town Share Renovation Debt 15,595 15,595 Town Share Other Capital Items: 1989 Mini Rescue vehicle 2.3,241 23,241 Total Cost 101,048 Town. Share 27% 23,241 Total 655,500 199 ,374 16,790 871 ,664 ANALYSIS FIRE DEPART MENT INCREASES ON TOWN BUDGET 1988 for 1990 YEAR ACTUAL TOWN SHARE 1990: Assistant Chief, Base 37,961 Benefits 15,184 Staff Dev. Training 1,000 Equip/ Clothing 1,300 Overtime 2,500 Bait Pay 1,050 Total $ 58,9915 Clerical Personnel Salary 10,464 Benefits 3 ,541 Total $ 14,005 Total $ 73,,000 Mr. Noel Desch, Supervisor August 29, 1989 -2- E. The Town's 27% share of capital indebtedness for the renovations to existing stations of $15,595 . 15,595 The Total 1.990 Contract $ 71,664 Should you have any question in this regard, please do not hestiate to contact my office. Best Regards, Dominick R. Cafferillo, City Controller DRC:br CC: Mayor John Cutenbl erger Fire Chief Olmstead ANALYSIS 1988 ACTUAL FIRE DEPARTMENT EXPENDITURES FIRE DEPARTMENT LINE ITEMS A3410-105 Administration 116,9'90 A3410-110 Staff 1 ,569,817 A3410-125 Overtime 68,702 A3410-205 Furniture 42 A3410-215 Vehicles 1,563 A3410-37.5 "ether Equipment 7 ,116 A3410-405 Telephone 6,071 A3410-410 Utilities 50,899 A3410-415 Clothing 10,869 A3410-470 Cas and Oil 12,874 A3410-435 Office Expense 3,593 A3410-435 Contracts 33,984 A3410-440 Staff Development 13,791 A3410-44.5 Travel 71 A3410-450 Advertising 95 A3410-460 Program Supplies 8,214 A3410-475 Property Maintenance 12,028 A3410-476 Equipment Maintenance 81,082 A3410-477" Equipment Parts 32,947 A3410-480 Building, Supplies 2 ,973 A3410-498 Handicap Access -0- A3410-700 Prior Year Encumbrances 14,504 Total $2,047,602 Employee Benefits Social Security _ Total Salaries $1 ,755,509 $1,755,509 @ 7.51 $ 1.31,839 Police & Fire Retirement Tier 1 36 876,940 @ 19.10% 167,496 "bier 7 70 847 ,560 @ 10.00% 84,756 State Retirement Tier 3 1 7.4,306 @ 7.2% 1,750 Tier 4 1 6,703 6.7 449 Total $ 754,4.51. Workers' Compensation $1,755,509 l :3.8.5 per 100 $ 67 ,,'587 Health Insurance 59 employees @ avg. 1988 cost per 7,784 $ 164,766 Unallocated Insurance. 7.,781,434 Fire actual. Other 17,438,777 'Total General Fund actual. 15.98% 57,77.6 Volunteer Fireman Coverage 67,963 $ 115,689 `Iota.l, $7,781,434 Total Base Per Contract $7,973,000 105% $3,069,150 Actual Cost (within 105° window) $7,781,434 . • gar; APPENDIX 4 )?AT CITY OF ITH'ACA 108 EAST GPEEN STREE--T N THA A, NEW YORK RK 1 X49350 ofl^ICE OF TE.L. PHCNl .': 272-171.3 CONTROLLER COOE 607 September11, 1989 Noel Desch, Supervisor "Town of Ithaca 126 East Seneca Street. Ithaca, New York 14850 Dear Noel: As you are well aware, discussions are ongoing with representatives of Tompkins County relative to the countywide provisions and funding youth develop- ment and youth recreation mainstream services. In the event that the. County elects not to appropriate funds toward the provision of youth services the enclosed schedule reflects your municipality's full assessment for continued participation therein. Should the County ultimately choose to fund a portion of youth develop- ment and/or youth recreation mainstream services, the applicable shares will be adjusted accordingly, with your municipality receiving credit for any County dol- lars paid on your behalf. Due to the fact that a finaldecision on the degree of County involvement will not be made until early November, we are providing full assessment figures for your upcoming budget deliberation. Please be advised, that at the present time the County is not contem- plating financial support for all programs , such as adult recreation mainstream services. Should your entity wish to continue involvement in this program, or any ether activity not designated for County support, you must either contract directly with the City at the participating share enclosed herewith, or urge the County to include such activities in its funding allocation. At this point in time, recreation is not being considered for funding on a Countywide basis, your municipal share for 1990 participation is also presented herewith. A, contract for recreation services will allow your citizens to use City recreational programs and facilities on the same basis as City residents. please contact the City as soon as possible if you intend to enter into a 1991 youth recre- ation agreement. The 1990 Youth Bureau budget is currently under consideration, and sufficient recreation programming dollars must be appropriated to accommodate ex- panded participation. Should you have any questions in this regard please do not hesitate to contact my office (272-1713) or Sam Cohen at the Youth Bureau (273-8311) . Truly yours, Dominick R. „ afferillo CRCwbr City Controller Enclosure An ECtUat CIw"woaflunury i*:mD�aye; x,tn an AYM rmativO Ac.on P,agrarn N CN '�j M 0 `7 u 1A Ul c a z +3 Vl — r M t tn ^j I nj .4z. ..°l Ci �C'' 'r •r La 03 1 co X7 (Ii cu "'l "^j v) 'r fj %j I fu 0 ru 0 IJ i, od A Li -: I cu t (U MM m m m m m to WT ip vs t a 0 1 io k 40 1 40 MXb p t+ It i :3 . 0 I I to 0 M M M CN C3 to 0 "a 1 to co 9X" - I ': �; I — 1, m U-7 mv 40 0 A& 4w 4A It T U9oj m C3 co C3 Cal i �r 2 Z;n Z: 0 N 1 0 iv 'A 'o Cu So MI It . . . . . . . . . . . co 'r P� In S C3 w 0 1 of I I 40 40 OA M Nnw ci 9 I t r w## N, C3 C3Ao 's Pi �i C, 'o Foal N 0 tm LO 0 P- ar 6,6, Im,I It 1-1 Q �w io 0 jw I I w 40 io 4w 40 0 r► yy 10 1 t V� 1 40 to I rza LL W Ll .r SAMM 9 CL U:1— b.. Ln V7 LU M Lj LU C5 BUDGET MESSAGE The 1991 budget contains many changes occasioned by New York State Audit and Control's audit of the Town's 1989 financial report. Because those changes were so substantial and far—reaching. I asked John Barney to check ABC's comments. He has affirmed the legal basis of their criticisms. CHANGES: All mortgage tax revenues must be allocated to the Townwide Fund. Heretofore, they were split between Townwide and Parttown. No portion of the sales tax revenues may be used to 'offset' taxes of Town residents who live outside of the Village of Cayuga Heights, as was done in 1989. Real property taxes assessed in the Townwide budget must be assessed equally to all taxpayers in the Town; in 1989 the "offset' resulted in only YCH residents paying Townwide taxes. The errors seem to have appeared first in the 1988 Town budget when the Town began taking sales tax revenues directly from Tompkins County. Changes made in the 1988 budget have been reversed, as possible, in the 1991 budget. In order to equalize, again as much as possible, the substantial tax effects of the rulings on residents outside of the Village, sales tax revenues have been used to partially offset fire district costs which are paid by Town residents living outside the YCH. Other major items in the budget include; TOWNWI DE: 1] Engineering Equipment, primarily a computer. The amount is more than offset by the Inter—fund transfer from Water and Sewer Capital Improvement Projects for personal services. 21 Newly Instituted,charges by the County for election expenses — $29,000, over 15X of the total 1991 budget increase for Parttown and Townwide. 31 $11 ,000 for Town Hall painting and and repair is a new item. The Town Hall is a valuable asset and I do not believe we should neglect minimal maintenance. 41�I am proposing that the 105X increase the SPCA has requested be adjusted to no more than a 29X increase. 51 The City of Ithaca Youth Bureau contract number is an estimate; we have not received a firm figure. 61 Because discussions between NYS and the IRS are still ongoing, the present level of payments for retirement contributions has been left in the 1991 budget. PARTTOWH 11 The South Hill Trail items represent net costs after grant reimbursements. 21 The ;i 5.000 cost for the Mitchell Street, Ellis Hollow Road Walkway will be reduced by =13,500 in contributions and accumulated interest. 31 CAC figures are net, after estimated DEC reimbursements. 41 Planning Study costs total $35,770 and includes consultant services, planning aides, part-time secretarial help and Master Plan printing. H 16H WAY 1] Drainage work for Park Lane Extension and some repairs of the Forest Home bridges is included. 21 Equipment budgeted for includes a pickup truck and backhoe. Additional funds budgeted will be rolled over into the Machinery Reserve Fund at the end of 1991 to be used in 1992 for a piece of major equipment. FIRE The Fire District budget reflects the contractual costs for 1991. The tax levy is reduced by using $194.002 in sales tax revenues. SEWER [I] I am recommending an increase in the sewer rent rate from $.85 to $.90 per 100 CF in order to recover the Town's share of the Wastewater Treatment Plant's budget increase{3.22} and the increased 1991 levy occasioned by the shortening by two quarters of the consumption-assessment lag. [2] The Sewer Fund includes two new items: $50,000 for NE Sewer Rehab and $50.000 for 'City payment, Joint Sewers.' The second is included as an early warning of what is to come and is most probably a considerable underestimate. The Town, almost 3 years ago, was to have negotiated a contract providing for the payment of a 'fair share' of the operations and maintenance costs of City sewers used to transmit Town sewage to the WT plant. In August. 1990, The Town Board authorized consultant services to analyse the system and, in 1991 . we can expect at least a tentative system for payment to be established. At present, there is sufficient fund balance to meet the Town's responsibility. I believe there may be close-out costs for the local share of the Wastewater Treatment plant grant, although I can find no record of the projected amount or time table for payment. WATER The Water Fund, which has run a deficit for two years, is recovering and by December 31 , 1990 should have a modest fund balance. There are many deferred water maintenance and repair projects to be accomplished in the next several years. 21 The Water budget for 1991 includes funds for tank security improvements. tank and pump station improvements and system telemetry improvements. t I have not recommended the use of any fund balances in the Townwide or Parttown budgets for 1991. The staff estimates that 1990 revenues in the two funds were overestimated by over $280.000, primarily in sales tax revenues. Only by all departments' cooperation has the expense side been reduced. This means. however, that necessary expenditures have been deferred to 1991. Approximately $232.600 will remain in both funds at the end of 1990. Any further reduction in fund balances would add to our cash-flow problems. It has been my goal to more conservatively estimate revenues, more realistically estimate expenses in the 1991 Tentative Budget. The Tentative Budgets for Townwide and Parttown and Highway show an increase of about $200,000 over 1990, or 8Z. `The increases in these budgets in the past three years have ranged from 7.53% to 27.292, averaging 15.79%. For residents in the YCH, taxes will increase by 122. as compared to 14.22 in 1990. For a house valued at $60,000 in 1989 ( average reassessment increase to ;144,00), the increase will be about S 13.50. The Parttown tax rate remains at 0. Town residents outside the Village of Cayuga Heights must, according to Audit and Control. pay Townwide taxes. For a house assessed at $144,000 in 1991. the Townwide tax will be approximately $135.. an amount offset in part by the application of salex tax revenues to reduce the fla district charges by approximately $58. FINAL i'l E MOPM,4 D U r TO, Town Board FROM� $hIrlir"Raffensperger RE: New York State, Office ol the State Cornptrol per, Report of Exarnfir,nation, Town ofithaca, for, perlud JarILIVY I , 19, 89-December 31 , 1989 DATE February 7, 199 1 AttacheAJ is a draft resporise to Audit and Control's Exarnirotion of the Town offtaca for the y&tir l 989 Please review before the Februart 7', 199 1 Town Board meeting WATER, FUND DEFICIT, APPkOPRi,Al QN WNTROL In 1989, the water surcharge for 1990 was increased The water fUnd bafiance, as of December 3 1 l 990, 'is $ l 14, 965. Vflththe irnpletnerjtatiorr of a new BuUt/Accounflrng system in 1,99 1 , nacre irnmedlate and (Jet.afled lnformaWn will be vailable to the Town Board, with improyed tracking of CaTwntal Pr cqec,ts expenditures thrOL)9hout an entire prqject, perrnitflng the timely NJustment of' expenditures and appropr iations. Budget ad)ustrnents, necessitated by capital bor�rowing, will be made at the time a major borrowirrg cccurs, ACCUMULATED FUND BALANCES At the end of 1990, the Taw general furud balance was reducedto approximately 10%, of budget, an arrournt c*nsick-,,red b,y the Town Board to be minimal,consWering the possibl lity of adlitional stale aid cuts in '199 1 The semNerfund balance is laroely comvtted to debt repayment for the local share of the corrstrucWn casts of the ,¢oinfly-owned Ithaca Arp;8 Wastewater Treatment Plant, benefit charge stab fl fzat ion,and repaiir, replacenrierit, and of sewer systern The Town Board her,requested assistance from the Town's M;ditors, to rstabhsh sewer reserve funds to ref ierA these com m j ttments, CON3TRUCTION CONTRACTS, COMPETITlVE MMNO The Town Som,,d has established as stem of oorrtrogs to approye,all chanT,orders for capital projects and to rnonftr their variation from the original czntract. Any' work performEo over and above the orlglral contract anwunt will be Wd,as appropriate, The referenced expenditures for water andsewer, repaf rs were the result of ernerqencies which did not aflrpov for a wmpet!Oye bWding process. I he iDnqiung developryient hat a planrned maintenance program will fridnin-dze U'w nurnber, of ernerqcncy events. The use,of'Town forc&i for, repair, and maintenance work, is being evaluated in order to better, control costs, The Town currently is designing and will Implement an improyM completitlye briding process for all planr",J repairs,and capftal cznstr'110101) prolex"As PURCHASINO DOCUMENTAMN Records w!I i be, maintained for, purchases made Under state or county competitively let contracts,, PAYMENTS FOR LPL SERWES An aqreemient for the PUrchase.of 1eqa] services, inciuding(he scope,of services and the basis for fees,was approved by the Town Board on February I I , 1990" RENTAL OF MAC0 VERY AND EQUIPMENTS The Town Board has appr,oyed a I 9i9 I schedule of rental rates for each class of equipment or, machinery to be rented by the town highway superintendent for use by the,Town highway department REAL PROPERTY TAX ALLOCATM The 1991 approved budget of the Town rif0aca meets all r8gUirements of these cornments as, to the manner In which real property taxes are levied for townwide purposes and in sales tax allocation, PIPE P ROP C CT l ON GONT RAC I'S The Town of Ithaca g ill enter, Into a f i re contr ac t with theV 111 age of Cayuqd Heights,after p ub I l c hearing on March I I , 199 1 ,which meets the requirements as outlined A public hearmng was held on February 12, l 990 to approve the contract with the City of 1thdC& That contract expires December 31 , 1 4J re City of Ithwa contract arnount for 1919 1 was fincluded in thel 991 Preliminary Budget hearing held November 8, 19K ZONM DEPARTMENT FEES Transrnittal of Zoning Department fees,as of August 19909 jS WCUMented by numbered Cash receipts, which include suffient documentation for audit purpN.Prs, COMPENWION OF TlNG BOARD OF APPEALS AND PLANNW BOARD MEMBER3 (.',ompensetfon for members of the Zoning Board of Appeals and Planning Board was established on a per-meeting basis in a 1976 Town Board resolution, On December 3 1 , '1 990 the Town Board passed a resolution affirmlrrg tl"rat b&sls and noting that such cornpensation is subject to Feckaral ar'W State withholdings and reporting requir(,,ments. After public hearing on February I I , 19911 , a 1cral law, was passed with identical provisions, LACK OF MIL SCE CERTFJCATMN In August,, 1990, the "fown of Ithaca requested that the Tompkins County Personnel Office proceed with co-tificatin of Town payrol is, TOWN OF ITHACA ENGINEERING MEMORANDUM F 1 � a7; Wf� a p axon OEShirley " affe nsper` `er, Town Su er i orp Dan Walker,, o rn Engineer SUBJECT: Engineering g C'.c mmen"nts on198 " Atnwi"rt rt DATE: January 28, 1991 Water Fund Deficit Balance The water fund problems encountered during 1989 were apparently related to a major emergency expenditure ot.upled with the lack of as planned maintenance program- This type of problem—will be controlled by ma planned maintenance program and closer monitoring of repair costs by the Engineering Department. Construction C,sonntraact, East Shore Sewer Project The audit report noted several problem items, including: payments exceeded the awarded contract by 1145,684, change orders totaling 81,7 were requested by than Contractor and documented by daily logs but no evidence of Town hoard approval was found, the additional $63,940 in project most was documented ed onnl. in, daily logs, no evidence of Town Board authorization ati.on jai: changes to the contract and rcnaralt.:i.,ng cost increases prior to the 'ha,n ges. The Town Engineering Department will vary closely monitor all. construction projects and contracts to prevent this type of cnoannnrance in the future. Clontract, administration procedures that arca in effect include the followingmeasures: 1 � Formal change orders will be prepared armed approved by the Town Board for any—major changes in the Contract, especially changes that effect total contract; most l.' Documentation for change orders will be prepared prior to any authorization to proceed to the contractor, 3. All inspection records and construction struction documentation will be maintained in ada projects file in the Town Ennginc*car%aa office, ai. Prior to the bidding and letting of a construction contract, required easements and permits will be negotiated d and executed, annd alternates for alignment and construction problems will be provided to minimize extensive contract modifications and cost increases. Competitive Bidding The major expenditures for Water and newer repair were the result of emergency repair situations which dial not allow time for a competitive bidding a rn process, The Contractors used for this work have; performed work for the Town in the past and have generally :r January 28, 1991 Page 2 been competitive. This type of unplanned emergency work will be minimized by the development of a strong planned maintenance program. Use of Town forces and equipment are being evaluated for utility repair and maintenance work which will also provide better cost control. The Town is currently designing and using a competitive bidding process for all planned repair and capital construction projects. AUDITENG/REVMEMO/01/28/91/DRW/ * F1� � TOWN OF TAC i 126 RAST SEN C A STREET, ITHAC , N.Y. 14850 TOWN CLERK 273-17311 HIGHWAY 273-1656 PARK 273--8035 ENGINEERING 273--1747 PLANNING 273--1747 ZONING 273-1747 February 13, 1991 Honorable Martin Duster Asseinblyman 12.5th. District 106 East Court Street Ithaca, New York 14858 Dear Marty; Thank you for the opportunity to coment on the Governor's proposal to eliminate revenue sharing for Tovn s and to provide you with some figures which illustrate the potential impact on the Town of Ithaca. have used'. 1989 FY figures. We have not closed the books on 1998 and 1990 state aid figures given cuts, pension recapture, delays, etc. , are not firm. 1989 A=A Appropriations A/B 3981 SApC as of State Aid Per Capita Appropriations Townwide 8'68,595 $137,694 Parttown* $1,232,574 $128,9'69 $2,101,1.69 $266,663 1) 12.69% parttowa* all Wwaay 280,777' $2,381,946 2) 11,28% $266,668 59,848 state aid h'wraay $2,381,946 $326,511 3) 13.71% *general fund plus interfund transfer to highway Honorable Martin Luster 2 February 13, 1991 In 1989, if the Town had not received per capita aid: Townwide Gross tax levy Rate/1000 Assessed Value $150,965 $1.763 $137,694 (add, no aid) $1.608 $288,659 $3.371 = 91% increase Parttown decrease of $128,969 would have added the equivalent of $.70/1000 AV to the tax levy. Mortgage tax is listed in the chart of accounts as state aid and is unrestricted. In 1989, mortgage tax revenues were $194,360, 9.25% of appropriations. As you're aware, Towns receive other restricted state aid, much of which I read is in jeopardy. In 1989 that restricted aid amounted to $100,394 or an additional 4.21% of appropriations. In total, the Town of Ithaca, in 1989 received 11.20% (2) in SAPC, 9.25% mortgage tax, and 4.21% restricted funds for a total of 24.660 of appropriations. 1991 For FY 1991, the Town reduced fund balances at the direction of Audit and Control (Report of Examination, 1989) , limiting the Town's ability to accommodate revenue cuts in FY 1991 budget. We estimated reduced state aid at about 10% of 1991 appropriations. 1992 If Town of Ithaca would "share the pain" and increase the 1992 budget appropriations by 5.6% (5.6% increase in Governor's Budget) and did not receive any state per capita aid: 5.6% increase appropriations = $150,900 No revenue sharing = $273,000 $423,900 = 15.73% increase in funds to be raised If distributed equally across the entire tax base in the Town of Ithaca (Tmmwide Fund) , the 15.73% would translate into an increase in the gross tax levy of $.612/1000 (from $.94 to $1.552) or an increase of 65.1%. As I understand it, most mandate reform measures will advantage Towns and Villages little but would provide scene relief to Counties and Cities. Even if mandate refozn is enacted, as I review a budget impact analysis (Senate Finance Committee) , and add up the aid cuts for Tcmpkins County and the School District, I am stunned by the potential total increase in the property taxes in the County and Town of Ithaca. Add to that the inequitable impact on Upstate of the proposed tax and fee increases and we will all have, with justice, an enraged constituency. Honorable Marti-n Lukster 3 Februai7j 13, 1991 In general, I have related the possible impacts of the elimination of unrestricted state aid to an increase in property taxes. This reflects the severe legal constraintt. on Towns to raise revenues other than from the property tax. In that line, however, I would urge you to support proposed legislation which would authorize Towns to levy utility gross receipt taxes, as certain other local municipalities my do at present. Sincerely, Shirley A. Raffensp(.'-Irqer Supervisor SAR/js enc. cc: State Senator James Seward Town Board 7,' T 0, T I nfor in at i on rece i vpd at the recent Association of Towns meeting mane rt, clear that Towns welt rewive substantial ,,uts rn state aid, both rn 1,991 and in the future. The 0overnor's ouaget Propose's a 100% I cut i:n state aid per capita 1991 ouageteu amount 1 46- C"'�,Cl 00 60"101 c�jt I ri CH S ' 199 7,4 00C, and other cut3 n furids. for yuu'O'"o, �1�IC aged, coce enfor^ement assistance, etc., all of whirh the,Town received in 1990 and which) was inclucied in the 1 Town budget, `w" ht the legislature may not approve the extent of the cuts Qr0005ed in the Executive ",udget, there leem5 no doubt cutsz wi 11 be enacteO.and we, well into, our budget year, must accommodate those rials in 11 99 1 i believe the sooner, we start to Cc that, the more possible it will be, Therefore, I am asw�ing each Department Head to review ineir part of the 11 99 1 budget and look for cuts of at least I Oma. i know' that much of each department buloget is intley,ib le, e,g, composed.of personnel costs, fringe benefits, contract committments, and mandated or essential! services. Most of the W) will ha'w�e to come from equipment lines, c*ritractual, miscellaneous, postage, supplies, and the like, Some sugg&30ons! use the mails, not the FAX; use 800 numbers for phoning, as possible,,, use unembassed Town envelopes with exact postage; reduce attendees at conferences, share information o reCUC. number OT -.FUOscriptionsa use NV5 cepar!ments Tor legal infcrrmvon, rete, equipimen( ourcnases - i know,fou wW have Mer meas, Each Deoartment Head (Frantz, ONalKer, 4 Frost, N'oblec, Swartwood, ",cCohne'�l, Schoch] , after review wlthllnyoL;,, Oe k Sil"ZljlAj 'rlt me know how You intend,to meet the 10% racial. Additionally, please follow the established purchasing policies tncludlnqq. a] al i rpquisrtjons,snouJo include the anticioateil cost - estimated, if necessary bj department head-L, 'should iriiNl all cl on the first of each montn, give Sally Alario an estimate of general supplies that ,,our oeoartment may need during the month so that we can buy in larger, inore econom lcdl amounts, Include envelopes, folders, binders, pens, pencils, copy needs, paper, etc, As we look to the future and the likelihood that all state aid will diminish and per capita aid may vanish completely, the Town will face hard decisions. Towns have limited authority to generate revp,nues from other than the already stressed Ixal property tax base. I want to assure the Town staff that a priority of the%wn Board will be to nialintain job iecur i4 for present efnployees altncugm we rn-�/ gave ric, fo'lcw tre State lead and freeze present s'aiaries for a peric(l,of time I hope that, as the Legislature reviews the Ocivernor's budget, the cuts will he less than projected, if that is the case, we w0l, reinstate budget items on a priority basis, In the meantime„ we rnlist assume, if not a worse-case scenario, a very difficult one, 00y because of the Cooperation of Town staff during 1 990'^shortfall in sales tax rek,,enues didwe enter 199 1 in relatively good budget ,shape " 1'm confudent ofweir continuing help in 199 1 .,c:py, Jona Barney Town justices Town Soard THE ASSEMBLY CHAIRMAN uadmormrrtmutlee on Rural Her lth „ STATE OF NEW YORK COMMITTEES a Agng w AL_B�ANY a ricui4a,rO ..y F: Qm nsurner A1il�rs and Protection �°� ��a m Health Marfin A L.uasder Higher Edaua,Fadlon .",ernbryoman 12,51h IDD n ict O emgrmt Ana, ysl%&My s1u 48aon March 27, 1991 ,) V � . Honorable Shirley Raffensperger Supervisor, Town of Ithaca lu East Seneca Street ,l Ithaca, NY 1485 ;Dear Shirley, I enclose, for your information, three bills which I recently introduced in the Assembly. It is my hope that this legislation will help ease the burden of State mandates on smaller municipalities. If you have questions or comments about this legislation, please contact me.. Singer ly, t in,r° I inter ssem yman 125th District MAL/ma enclosure AL C141F,Y OF u"lCE:noorn 62 8,Legi,,,O afivm Office Buflkhr g,AOdaanyr,New"M ofk 12248,�5181)455 5444 N:DPu:1'I R" C'T OFF k d:.'106 East Court Streee,1Ithaca,New York 144850, �607)277-8030 3'66 Broad Street,Waverly,Now York 14892,(6 07)565 805 .. ... NEW YORK. STATE ALBANY,NEW YORK I112247 May 24, 1991 ga , w gl . „ ..� The Honorable Shirley A. Raffensperger JAMES L.. aEWARD 139 Pine Tree Road SENATOR a rr-,erasrisalc Ithaca, New York 14850 ROOM$as ALBANY, N.Y'. 12267 Dear fps. Raffensperger am enclosing a recent release concerning the Senate Republican Majority' s plana for mandate relief and regulatory reform. We believe this to be a necessary piece of any fi na t budget. Because the state has limited new 'funds to help local) governments, reducing the state's claim on the local purse must. be a priority. Our report identifies more than 1 billion in potential savings to local governments and, therefore, property taxpayers. Your review and comments wou!ld be welcome. Sincerely, qo� JAMES L. SEWAaRD State Senator JIL :cm Enc) . PRINTSOON RECYCLAKE,PAPER �C.tiC Tovvi: 1 J-4� M µ f a .. „. � � _ ix � � � °i ��. a. OF I _V. TOWN OF ITHACA 21 126 EAST SENEGA STREET, ITHACA, N.Y. 14850 ..................... . ............... TOWN CLERK 273-.1721 HIGHWAY 273-1656 PARKS 273--8035 ENGINEERING 2 73-1 747 PLANNING 273- 1747 ZOMNG 273-1747 July 1 , 1991 John C . Gutenberger Assistant Director of Coimnunity Relations Cornell University Ithaca , New York 14853 Dear Jo'hn� At the time parking fees became subject to NYS sales tax, I called and discussed with you the crediting of any Town-based, parking related sales tax to the Town, rather than the Clity of Ithaca, There were few paid spaces in the To of Ithaca then , but you assured me you would be sure all revenues were properly reported to Tompkins County. Noel Desch has reminded me that , with the! new 'parking plan and fees , an increase in the number of paid spaces and revenues collected outside: of the City will occur . I understand that a revised analysis and listing of the number of spaces of each type in various locations will not be easy but would provide the necessar� basis for the distribution of the amount collected between ,inside City" and "outside: City" . I would appreciate your revisiting this issue so that the proper allocation of sales tax rei/enues will continue . Sincerely , Shirley Raffensperger Town Supervisor SR: bfp CC : Noel Desch OF1 TU"WN" OFITHACA 21 1EAST SENEGA STREET, ITHACA, N,Y. 14850 TOWN CLERK 273-1721 H:IGH�WAY 273-1656 PIARKS 273 80,35 EN(];1NEERING: 273-1!747 PLAWNG 273-1747 ZONNG 273-1747 July 1 , 1991 The Honorable James L. Seward Senator 9 1t District Room 805 , Legislative- Office Building Albany , New York 12247 Dear Senator Seward: I appreciate your sending me the information on the Senate Republican Majority' s plan for mandate relief and regulatory reform. I have reviewed the proposals and, in general , see little that would affect positively a small , suburban town such as the Town of Ithaca . Certainly those items which might advantage the Town would not compensate for the recent substantial cuts in state aid. This is not to say that the package does not include many improvements ; locally Towmpkins County , and possible the School District , would see positive benefits . State-wide , New York City needs receive much attention, as do larger municipalities with landfill , substantial criminal justice , and sophisticated finance- related responsibilities . Items such as prompt payment of state aid , updating of highway standards , increase in certain fees , accommodation of standards for volunteer fire departments , streamlining of planning and zoning procedures , certain local financib regulation reforms , could be of modest benefit to a municipality such as the: Town of Ithaca . For example , if the maximum municipal. fee for marriage licenses was increased by $5 . 00 , the Town of Ithaca' s license revenues would increase by about $545 . 00 , As I noted in a letter to you previously , I support the addition of Towns to the list of municipalities permitted to, levy a gross utilities receipt tax. I have not read of the fate of that legislation; it is my impression that it was not passed . The Town of Ithaca is struggling to make mid-year budget accommoidations necessitated by cuts in New York State ' s 1991 aid to municipalities . While not finalized, it appears that the cuts for the Town of Ithaca will ainount to around $200, 000 , over 7% of budget . I have heard nothing to suggest that 1991 will bring any improvement in the aid James L. Seward Page- 2 July 1, 1991 situation. Local municipalities , with limited authority to raise funds from other than the local property tax, will continue to Zook to taxes such as the utilities tax to relieve local property owners of the impacts of New York State' s ."deficit sharing" with its counties , school districts , cities , villages , and towns . Thank you for keeping the Town of Ithaca informed of legislative proposals ; will you let us know of the fate of this package? Very trulyyours , Shirley Raffensperger Town Supervisor SR:bfp CC : The Honorable Martin Luster Town Board Members THE ASSEMBLY CHAIRMAN Strbc,¢smrornutCee an Rural Mra aPthi d STATE OF NEW YORK COMMITTEES Aging ,r 9 ``'° p 11_ ALBANY i""'W Agriculture �>e4. Conserner Affairs and Protec,tbra Health hMaadin A.Luster N" gher Education Asserr7byinrran 125th Cl sldct Oversight,Analysis&Investigation July 9, 1991 Honorable Shirley Raffensperger Supervisor, Town of Ithaca 126 East Seneca Street Ithaca, PAY 14850 Dear Shirley, In this deficit year, State budget negotiations have been especially difficult. Your patience during the struggle for hard- on compromises has been much appreciated. The final, three-way budget agreement which the Legislature approved last week resulted in the following aid levels for your municipality: $72 , 548 in revenue sharing and a total of $38,,890 in c.H. I.P.S. aid, Please contact me if you have questions. Sincerely, " � f Martin Luster Assemblyman 125th District MAL/ma p " � u � 1 ALBANY QFFIC EE Roorrn 628,lLegislative Office 130ding,Albany,New York 1224a,Q516)455 5444 DISTRICT OFF It.E, 106,East Coud Street,Iltfnaca,New York 14850,(607)27T8030 366 Broad Staem,B/tPravedy,Now York 14892,(60711565-8058 t FISCAL ADVISORS & MARKETING, INC. 5768 CRABTREE LANE 85 NOR'T'H BROADWAY CICERO, NEW YORK 13039 HICKSVILLE, NEW YORK 11801 (315) 699-7912 (516) 433-8555 FAX (315) 699-8833 FAX (516) 433-0628 July 12, 1991 Ms. Shirley Raffensperger, Supervisor Town of Ithaca 126 East Seneca Street Ithaca, New York 14850 Re: Town of Ithaca, Tompkins County,New York $4,465,000 Public Improvement(Serial) Bonds, 1991 Dear Shirley: Enclosed please find the final debt service schedules for the above referenced issue. The total page of which is being forwarded to the persons noted below. With kind regards, Very truly yours, FISCAL ADVISORS &MARKETING, INC. John C. Shehadi Enc. cc: Linda E. Nobles James Buccella Thomas M. Rothman, Esq. Marilyn Klein,Hicksville JCS/1b PREPARED BY. FISCAL ADVISORS&MARKETING,INC. DEBT SERVICE SCHEDULE TOWN OF ITHACA,TOMPKINS COUNTY,NEW YORK PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT(SERIAL)BONDS, 1991 $4,465,000 at rate of 6.625% BONDS DATED: 7/15/91 LAST MATURITY: 7/15/11 FISCAL AGENT: CHASE LINCOLN FIRST BANK,N.A.,NEW YORK Fiscal Year Balance Principal First Interest Second Interest Total Ending Beginning Due Payment Due Payment Due Principal and December 31st Fiscal Year July 15th January 15th July 15th __ Interest 1992 $4,465,OW $175,000 $147,903.13 $147,903.13 $470,806.25 1993 4,290,000 175,000 142,106.25 142,106.25 459,212.50 1994 4,115,000 190,000 136,309.38 136,309.38 462,618.75 1995 3,925,000 200,000 130,015.63 130,015.63 460,031.25 1996 3,725,000 200,000 123,390.63 123,390.63 446,781.25 1997 3,525,000 200,000 116,765.63 116,765.63 433,531.25 1998 3,325,000 200,000 110,140.63 110,140.63 420,281.25 1999 3,125,000 200,000 103,515.63 103,515.63 407,031.25 2000 2,925,000 225,000 96,890.63 96,890.63 418,781.25 2001 2,700,000 225,000 89,437.50 89,437.50 403,875.00 2002 2,475,000 225,000 81,984.38 81,984.38 388,968.75 2003 2,250,000 250,000 74,531.25 74,531.25 399,062.50 2004 2,000,000 250,000 66,250.00 66,250.00 382,500.00 2005 1,750,000 250,000 57,968.75 57,968.75 365,937.50 2006 1,500,000 250,000 49,687.50 49,687.50 349,375.00 2007 1,250,000 250,000 41,406.25 41,406.25 332,812.50 2008 1,000,000 250,000 33,125.00 33,125.00 316,250.00 2009 750,000 250,000 24,843.75 24,843.75 299,687.50 2010 500,000 250,000 16,562.50 16,562.50 283,125.00 2011 250,000 250,000 8,281.25 8,281.25 266 562.50 TOTAL $4,465,000 $1,651,115.63 $1,651,115.63 $7,767,231.25 PREPARED BY. 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DEBT SERVICE SCHEDULE TOWN OF ITHACA,TOMPKINS COUNTY,NEW YORK PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT(SERIAL)BONDS, 1991 SUB TOTAL WATER SYSTEM BENEFIT AREA- 1989 $2,337,000 at rate of 6.625% BONDS DATED: 7/15/91 LAST MATURITY: 7/15/11 FISCAL AGENT: CHASE LINCOLN FIRST BANK,N.A.,NEW YORK Fiscal Year Balance Principal First Interest Second Interest TOM] Ending Beginning Due Payment Due Payment Due Principal and December 31st Fiscal Year July I5th January 15th July 15th Interest 1992 $2,337,000 $92,000 $77,413.13 $77,413.13 $246,826.F5- 1993 2,245,000 92,000 74,365.63 74,365.63 240,731.25 1994 2,153,000 100,000 71,318.13 71,318.13 242,636.25 1995 2,053,000 104,000 68,005.63 68,005.63 240,011.25 1996 1,949,000 104,000 64,560.63 64,560.63 233,121.25 1997 1,845,000 104,000 61,115.63 61,115.63 226,231.25 1998 1,741,000 104,000 57,670.63 57,670.63 219,341.25 1999 1,637,000 104,000 54,225.63 54,225.63 212,451.25 2000 1,533,000 118,000 50,780.63 50,780.63 219,561.25 2001 1,415,000 118,000 46,871.88 46,871.88 211,743.75 2002 1,297,000 118,000 42,963.13 42,963.13 203,926.25 2003 1,179,000 131,000 39,054.38 39,054.38 209,108.75 2004 1,048,000 131,000 34,715.00 34,715.00 200,430.00 2005 917,000 131,000 30,375.63 30,375.63 191,751.25 2006 786,000 131,000 26,036.25 26,036.25 183,072.50 2007 655,000 131,000 21,696.88 21,696.88 174,393.75 2008 524,000 131,000 17,357.50 17,357.50 165,715.00 2009 393,000 131,000 13,018.13 13,018.13 157,036.25 2010 262,000 131,000 8,678.75 8,678.75 148,357.50 2011 131,000 131,000 4,339.38 4,339.38 139478.75 TOTAL $2,337,000 $864,562.50 $864,562.50 $4,066,125.00 PREPARED BY. FISCAL ADVISORS&MARKETING,INC. DEBT SERVICE SCHEDULE TOWN OF ITHACA,TOMPKINS COUNTY,NEW YORK 11� PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT(SERIAL)BONDS, 1991 SUB TOTAL SEWER SYSTEM BENEFIT AREA- 1989 -tel 1 $2,128,000 at rate of 6.6250 BONDS DATED: 7/15/91 LAST MATURITY:-�8f15t FISCAL AGENT: CHASE LINCOLN FIRST BANK,N.A.,NEW YORK Fiscal Year Balance Principal First Interest Second Interest Total Ending Beginning Due Payment Due Payment Due Principal and December 31st Fiscal Year -- - July 15th Januga 15th July 15th Interest 1992 $2,128,000 $83,000 $70,490.00 $70,490.00 $223,980.00 1993 2,045,000 83,000 67,740.63 67,740.63 218,481.25 1994 1,962,000 90,000 64,991.25 64,991.25 219,982.50 1995 1,872,000 96,000 62,010.00 62,010.00 220,020.00 1996 1,776,000 96,000 58,830.00 58,830.00 213,660.00 1997 1,680,000 96,000 55,650.00 55,650.00 207,300.00 1998 1,584,000 96,000 52,470.00 52,470.00 200,940.00 1999 1,488,000 96,000 49,290.00 49,290.00 194,580.00 2000 1,392,000 107,000 46,110.00 46,110.00 199,220.00 2001 1,285,000 107,000 42,565.63 42,565.63 192,131.25 2002 1,178,000 107,000 39,021.25 39,021.25 185,042.50 2003 1,071,000 119,000 35,476.88 35,476.88 189,953.75 2004 952,000 119,000 31,535.00 31,535.00 182,070.00 2005 833,000 119,000 27,593.13 27,593.13 174,186.25 2006 714,000 119,000 23,651.25 23,651.25 166,302.50 2007 595,000 119,000 19,709.38 19,709.38 158,418.75 2008 476,000 119,000 15,767.50 15,767.50 150,535.00 2009 357,000 119,000 11,825.63 1I,825.63 142,651.25 2010 238,000 119,000 7,883.75 7,883.75 134,767.50 2011 119,000 119,000 3,941.88 3,941.88 126 883.75 TOTAL $2,128,000 $786,553.13 $786,553.13 $3,701,106.25 PREPARED BY. FISCAL ADVISORS&MARKETING,INC. DEBT SERVICE SCHEDULE TOWN OF ITHACA,TOMPKINS COUNTY,NEW YORK PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT(SERIAL)BONDS, 1991 SUB TOTAL SEWER SYSTEM BENEFIT AREA- 1989 $2,128,000 at rate of 6.625% BONDS DATED: 7115191 LAST MATURITY: 7115111 FISCAL AGENT: CHASE LINCOLN FIRST BANK,N.A.,NEW YORK Fiscal Year Balance Principal First Interest Second Interest Total Ending Beginning Due Payment Due Payment Due Principal and December 31st Fiscal Year July 15th January 15th July 15th Interest 1992 52,128,000 $83,000 $70,490.00 $70,490.00 5223,980.00 1993 2,045,000 83,000 67,740.63 67,740.63 218,481.25 1994 1,962,000 90,000 64,991.25 64,991.25 219,982.50 1995 1,872,000 96,000 62,010.00 62,010.00 220,020.00 1996 1,776,000 96,000 58,830.00 58,830.00 213,660.00 1997 1,680,000 96,000 55,650.00 55,650.00 207,300.00 1998 1,584,000 96,000 52,470.00 52,470.00 200,940.00 1999 1,488,000 96,000 49,290.00 49,290.00 194,580.00 2000 1,392,000 107,000 46,110.00 46,110.00 199,220.00 2001 1,285,000 107,000 42,565.63 42,565.63 192,I31.25 2002 1,178,000 107,000 39,021.25 39,021.25 185,042.50 2003 1,071,000 119,000 35,476.88 35,476.88 189,953.75 2004 952,000 119,000 31,535.00 31,535.00 182,070.00 2005 833,000 119,000 27,593.13 27,593.13 174,186.25 2006 714,000 119,000 23,651.25 23,651.25 166,302.50 2007 595,000 119,000 19,709.38 19,709.38 158,418.75 2008 476,000 119,000 15,767.50 15,767.50 150,535.00 2009 357,000 119,000 11,825.63 11,825.63 142,651.25 2010 238,000 119,000 7,883.75 7,883.75 134,767.50 2011 119,000 119,000 3,941.88_ _ _ _ 3,941.88 126,883.75 TOTAL $2,128,000 $786,553.13 $786,553.13 53;701,106.25 . i - STATE OF NEW YORK OFFICE OF THE STATE COMPTROLLER ALBANY, NEW YORK 1992, 4 d TOWN F "° " Re: Town of Ithaca a - / ) May 1, 1992. TO: THE TOWNSUPERVISOR FROM: DIVISION OF MUNICIPAL AFFAIRS The State l...e islaature passed and on April 10, 1992 the Governor signed Chapter 53, Laws of 1992, which provides for the payment of State General Purpose Revenue Sharing (GP S) to towns during the 1992-93 State fiscal year. Chapter 53 provides that each town shall receive one payment on September 15, 1992 equal to 84.6% of the amount of State GPRS aid which it received in Stets fiscal y ar 1991- 92. Therefore, the total State GI'RS to be paid is $61,376. This amount should be credited to revenue account 3001 and the town may use its discretion by crediting this amount to either townwide or part town funds, or as combination thereof. If you have any questions regarding this year's State Revenue Sharing payments, please contact the Bureau of Municipal Research at (5 18) 474-3657. r p DAVID "SKELL STATE OF NEW YORK DEPARTMENT DIVISION OF EQUALIZATION AND ASSESS MEN 16 SHAli AVENUE ALBANY,NEW YORK 12210-2714 N OWN OF ITHACA NEW YORK STATE DIVISION OF EQUALIZATION AND ASSESSMENT RES!DENTIA:L ASSESSMENT RATIN FOR A!111,41'IISTRATIVE AND SMALL CLAIMS ASSESSMENT REVIEW PROCEEDINGS ON THE 1992 ASSESSMENT ROLL DATE: May 1, 199 Shirley A. Raffensperger, Supervisor 126 East Seneca Street Ithaca, NY 14850 Notice is hereby given that the State Board of Equalization and Assessment has revised the residential assessment ratio for the assessing unit indicated below. This ratio has been calculated using the residential arms length sales occurring between the latest final assessment roll and the preceding final assessment roll as reported pursuant to section 571 of the real i property tax lave. COUNT: Tompkins TOWN OF: Ithaca NUMBER OF SALES: 601 TIME FRAME OF SALES: 7/1/90 7/1/91 REVISED RESIDENTIAL ASSESSMENT RATIN: 100.01 The revised ratio was established as the median ratio in the list of ratios of assessments to sales prices sorted in ascending order. The ratios in the list were calculated by simply dividing the total assessed value by the total selling price of each sale, anter documented corrections to errors in the original ratio data were applied. I hereby certify that the above residential assessment ratio has been calculated' in accordance with section 738 of the real property tax law. Vincent J. 'Connor A C ►)n ro I PST"rORNE"Y'S AT LAW 315 NORTH TIOGA STREET LT 0 P,O BOX 6556 ��� .JOHN C SARINFY ITHACA h!EW "YORK 14851 6556 NnsoNE ROTH (607) 273-6841 �607) 272-W306 DWO*A C'btlJsow 04CT IFOR SERVICE OF PA P,E'RS HUGH NT 8 M�6�si.a RANCI La�.R. R sprit , 19912, anwr� , MARY, K FM„ECCK To: The Honorable Shirley l affensperger and Members of the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca Dear Ladies and Gentlemen: Enclosed for each of you is a copy of the proposed local law establishing and/or changing certain fees charged by the "Town Clerk for various licenses and activities performed by the Town Clerk. "These fees are pretty much along the lines that Town Clerk Hamilton suggested at the last Town board meeting with one exception and that is 1 have deleted the reference to a handling charge for mailing. As 1 read the freedom of Information Law we are permitted to chane only the actual costs, As the Freedorn of Information Law already permits postage to, be added to the charges for any requested copies„ I am concerned about the legality of tacking on an additional handling charge. Thus that has not been included in the proposed legislation. Otherwise the legislation follows Joan's recommendations. portion of' the fees have been established and amended from tine to time in the Freedom of Information Law, So that you will understand what it is we are amending in the full context, I enclose a copy of the last Freedom of Information Law resolution dated February 1 , 1998, The provisions relating to fees have been highlighted in Section Cl. Needles to say if you have any questions on any of the foregoing please don't hesitate to get in touch with me. With best regards. 'fiery truly yours, JCB:be Enc. e cc: Mrs. Joan Hamilton / TOWN OF ITHACA LOCAL LAW NO. OF THE YEAR 1992 A LOCAL LAW ESTABLISHING AND/OR CHANGING CERTAIN FEES CHARGED BY THE TOWN CLERK FOR VARIOUS LICENSES AND ACTIVITIES PERFORMED BY THE TOWN CLERK Be it enacted by the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca as follows: Section 1. PURPOSE. The purpose of this local law is to revise certain fees charged by the Town Clerk for licenses and permits and other activities and to establish fees for other services, which fees have not been previously charged. To the extent that this local law contains provisions inconsistent with any prior local law, ordinance or resolution of the Town of Ithaca, the provisions of this local law shall govern. Section 2. FEES FOR LICENSES AND SEARCHES. The following fees are established in the Town of Ithaca for licenses and searches. (a) Fee for marriage license together with certificate of marriage issued in conjunction with marriage license pursuant to Sections 15 and 14-a of the Domestic Relations Law $20.00 (b) Certificate of marriage pursuant to Domestic Relations Law, Section 14-a(2) $ 10.00 (c) Marriage searches pursuant to Domestic Relations Law, Section 19 Fees prescribed by Section 19 as the same may be amended from time to time (presently $5.00 for a search of one year, $1.00 for the second year, and $.50 for each additional year searched thereafter). (d) Dog licenses pursuant to Section 110 of the Agricultural and Markets Law (including the portion of the fee payable to the State) $8.50 for spayed and neutered dogs; $13.50 for non-spayed or non-neutered dogs (e) Purebred licenses Fees required by Section 110 of the Agriculture and Markets Law, (presently $25.00 for ten or fewer registered purebred dogs, feeslic.It, wp51 ith, 041281921:15pm $50.00 for more than 10 but not more than 25 registered pure- bred dogs, and $100.00 for more than 25 registered purebred dogs). (f) Tax searches $5.00 for each five years covered by the search. (g) Water and sewer searches $5.00 for each five years covered by the search. Section 3. FEES PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION LAW. Subdivisions (1) and (2) of the Resolution of the Town Board dated February 12, 1990 amending prior resolutions on Freedom of Information are hereby amended to read as follows: "(G). Fees. (1) Copies eg nerally. The Clerk shall upon request make a copy or copies of any record subject to such inspection and which can be copied on the Town of Ithaca copying equipment (maximum size 11 by 17 inches) upon the payment of $.20 per page for the first ten pages of a letter or legal size document and $.10 per page for any additional pages of the same document, copying of which is requested at the same time. Copies of pages larger than 8-112 by 14 up to 11 inches by 17 inches shall be at$.25 per page. Aerial photos shall be provided at the rate of$3.50 per aerial photo. If the Town offices have working equipment enabling copying of other maps, reproductions of those maps that can be copied will be supplied at a cost of $.50 per square foot. Any documents, tapes, maps, papers, etc. which cannot be copied in the Town offices will be supplied to the requestor after payment of actual cost of copying. If a copy or copies are desired thereof by the requestor, the Clerk shall have the requested copies available in the Town offices within five business days. (2) Copies of certain documents. Notwithstanding the foregoing the Clerk shall provide'copies of the following documents upon payment of the fees set forth opposite the same. 2 feeSlic.11, up5liih, 04128192 1:15ptn (i) Zoning ordinance, appendix and map $5.00 (ii) Subdivision regulation $2.00 (iii) Local environmental review regulations $2.W (iv) Sign ordinance $1.,25 (v) Conservation Advisory Council open space report $3.W Section 4. OTHER MISCELLANEOUS FEES., The following additional fees are established in the Town of Ithaca: (a) Facsimile charges Normal copy costs plus estimated phone charge (b) Checks returned $15.00 per check Section 5. AMENf MEN"I'S. The foregoing charges, except those relating, to dog licenses and purebred, licenses, may be changed by ordinance, local law', or resolution of the Town Board from time to time. The fees set forth above with respect to (log licenses and purebred licenses may be changed only by an ordinance or local law. Section 6. INVALIDITY. If any provision of this law is held invalid by a court, of competent jurisdiction such invalidity shall not affect any other provisions of this local law. Section 7. EFFECTIVE DATE,. This haw shall take effect on June 1, 1992. 3 OF 1p I TOWN OF ITHACA 21 126 EAST SENECA STREET, ITHACA, N.Y. 14850 V ........... TOWN CLERK 273-1721 MGH AY 2'73-1656 PARKS 273-8035 ENGINEERING 273-1747 PLANNING 273--1747 ZONING,273--1747 TOWN CLERK FEES Present Fee Su ted Fee Marriage License/with $18 .00 Total $20 . 00 Total ,Certified Transcript $6 .,75 Town Share $8. 75 Town Share Certified Marriage $5 . 00 $10. 00 Transcripts Marriage Searches/ -0- $5 . 00 For ( 1 ) Yarm Geneology $1 . 00 For ( 2 ), Years $ . 50 Each Addt ' s Year Dog Licenses $5 . 50 SIN Total $8 . 50 SIN Total $3 . 00 Town Share $6 . 00 Town Share $10 . 50 Non SIN Total $13,. 50 Non SIN Total $3. 00, Town Share $6 . 00 Town Share Purebred Licenses $25 Up To 10 Dogs $'25 Stat. /$10 Town $50 Up To 25 Dogs $50 Stat. /$15 Town ,$100 More Than 25 Dogs $�100 Stat. /$20 Town Tax Searches $1 . 00 $5 . 00 for, ( 5 ) Years Water & Sewer Searches -0- $5 . 00 for ( 5 ) Years Return Check Charges -0- $15 .,00 Per Check Zoning/Ordinance Map $4 . 50 $5 . 00 $2 . 40Postage $3 . 00 Postage & H�ndl ' g Subdivision Regulations $1 . 00 $2 . 00 Local SEAR Regulations $1 . 00 $2 . 00 Sign Ordinance $1 . 00 $1 . 25 Open Space Report $3 - 00 $3 . 00 Misc. Copies : Board $ . 10 Each First 10 $ . 20 Each First 10 Minutes, Resolutions, $ . 05 Each Over 10 $. 10 Each Over 10 Budgets, Local Laws $ . 10 Each 11 x 17 $ . 25 Each 11 x 17 Contracts , FOIL $1 . 50 Aerial Photo $3. 50 Aerial Photo Requests, Etc! . Facsimile -0- Copy & Estimated Phone Charge TOWN CLERK'S FEE COMPARISON SURVEY TOWN MARRIAGE LICENSES TAX DOG LICENSE RETURN • LOCAL FEE- SEARCHES LOCAL FEE CHECK CHG Town of Ithaca $ 6. 75 $ 1.00 $ 3.00 $-0- Danby $ 6 . 75 $ -0-- $ 2 . 50-Spayed/ $10.00 Neutered 5. 00--Unspayed/ Unneutered Dryden $ 5 . 75 $ 1 .00 $ 3 . 00 $--0- City/ Ithaca $ 8. 75 $10.00 $ 5 . 00 $15 . 00 Lansing $ 6 . 75 $ ?5 .00 $ 3.00 $15 . 00 Newfield $ 6 . 75 Do Not Do $ 3.00 $10.00 Ulysses $ 13. 75 $ 5.00 $ 5 . 00 $-0- OF 17, TOWN OF ITHACA 21 o4$ 26 EAST SENECA STREET, ITHACA, N.Y. 14850 TOWN CLERK 273-1721 HIGHWAY 273-1656 PARKS 2734035 ENGINEERING 273-1747 PLANNING 273--1747 ZONING 273-1747 Memorandum June 5, 1992 To: Shirley Raffensperger From: John Czamanske Re:. Termination of IBM System 36 Lease Earlier this week I contacted our IBM Customer Service Representative, Ms. Jan Harmon, as to whether IBM would release the Town from its System 36 lease obligations. They will not. As you may know, the System 36 lease has a non-cancellation clause. It also has a clause regarding non-appropriation which allows lease termination should the Town Board choose not to appropriate funds. In such an event the Town would be obligated only for the remainder of the fiscal year for which funds were appropriated. Based on this, we (the staff component of the ADP Committee) had hoped that IBM might allow the Town to terminate the lease and pay only through the end of 1992. However, the response of the IBM Credit Corporation (forwarded through Ms. Harmon) indicates that they consider the Town obligated through the entire term of the lease (to April 1995). Termination of the lease at this time would require a payment of $24,572 (roughly half for hardware and half for software). Ms. Harmon felt that invoking the non-appropriation clause would hurt the Town's credit rating and might result in some unspecified legal action. It may be that John Barney can somehow get the Town out of the lease in whole or in part. Barring a satisfactory lease termination agreement, Ms. Harmon indicated that there are options for a rollover of the lease 'to other equipment. Along with a copy of this memo, I am forwarding to John Barney the quotes for lease termination as well as copies of all the lease-related documents previously held by Linda Nobles. Copy: John Barney (w/attachments) ADP Committee Floyd Forman TOWN OF iTHAC-A 1993 Tentative Budget BiJD(.KT MESSAGE 9/30/92 Appropria tion s in the 19973 To n of 1�T haca Tent at'i've Bull it, Tri nw i de, Parttown and Highway Funds, total $2,808, 106 This is an increase of $1941, 1 (,,,r the romp arab I e, tota I in 1992, The increased, -am ount is made up of $45,000 in increased contingency, necessitated by the w,idespread uncertainty as to state-aid lev,els in 1993 and employer costs for the State retirement system, $49,760 of appropriations are fully funded by grants. Excluding increased contingency and grant- supported spending, the increase in 1993 appropriations over 1992 is 3 81/7(, The Townwide tax rate, 'is set at $1168, an increase of $,057 over the 1 W32 rate of $ 1111 or an increase olf 5 'Iff, For a Town of Itie resident owning property assessed at $ 100,000, the Townwide, tax bill will be V 16 80 In 1993 as opposed to $ 111, 10 in 1992 TOMINNIDE Pev�m.6es, InliuiLU, L,, arnounts are increased due to i mproved billing procedures Intre, est and P=,jtj,2s, aniounts a"re increased due to the institut,ion of a system of more t.,irriely deposits in an interest-bearing account. Appropriations, Town Halt I Maintenanct, is increased, Fadi year brinqs, incre"ased, costs for maint3ining the Tow,n Hall and should be planned in order to protect our investment in the building and maintain reasonable conditions for the pt.jblic and Town employees :oluth Services - Funds appropriated in Community Service are to provide funds to allow for the development of Town programs and/or to make, contractual arrangements with other municipalities for services in order to reduce our dependency on City 'Youth sire programs. - :_- i nc l udes halt-tire e' secretary for Town Engineer and some services for part-time assistance for tax collection and budget An ,alternate will be discussed 10/5/92, preceding the budget, presentation, PARTTOWN v nu MEA mm South 9-11ll Trrrfl grant N4j2 .. estImate decreased, see also In Fire ProteQj,j_QL HIGHWAY Services - In,cludes funds for additional highway laborer Mach Iner,,v.-EZuj= . Increased appropriation, see also W LQUIMMI SEWER I Increase in Benefit Charge of 16 is included, necessitated by drawdown of fpu,nd ba,l ��nc d'" '1989 Improvement's debt service costs and payment for, termunicipal seWers, WATER AND SEWER a It l Improvement's lines are funded by anticipated Int rfund revenues fromi capital projects, Funds will not be spent: until r w nue figures are firm. FIRE Appropri atIon include actual contractual coag for City of' Ithaca ser is . Costs are estimated for Village of Cayuga Heights contract That figure may be higher.; if so, the tarp rate will have to be revised, Shirley Raffensperger T01111)RAS COUntfiy DIVISION OF13LIDGETAND FINANCE Court lfousv, Ithaca,New York 14850 0 t TO: Robert Spaulding, Supervisor, Town of Caroline Telephone Patricia Osburn, Town, Clerk, Town of Caroline (607)274,5545 Mary Oltz, Supervisor, Town of Danby Carol Sczepanski , Town Clerk, Town of Danby James Schug, Supervisor, Town of Dryden Susanne Lloyd, Town Clerk, Town of Dryden Jean Owens, Supervisor, Town of Enfield Jean Scofield, Town Clerk, Town of Enfield Teresa Robinson, Supervisor, Town of Groton Colleen Pierson, Town Clerk, Town of Groton Shirley Raffensperger, Supervisor, Town of Ithaca Joan Hamilton, Town Clerk, Town of Ithaca Jeannine Kirby, Supervisor, Town of Lansing Bonita Boles, Town Clerk, Town of Lansing James Drader, Supervisor, Town of Newfield Lois Minteer, Town Clerk, Town of Newfield William Hogan, Supervisor, Town of Ulysses Marsha Georgia, Town Clerk, Town of Ulysses FROM: Kathy West, Deputy County Administrator DATE: October 1 , 1992 RE: Interest on County taxes Town Law, Section 35 (copy enclosed) states that interest earned on tax moneys, collected on behalf of the county, deposited in an interest bearing account, shall belong to such county unless the legislative body of such county has , by resolution, authorized the town to credit all or a percentage of such interest to the general fund of the town. To the best of our knowledge and research, no such resolution has ever been adopted . Therefore, effective January 1 , 1993, Tompkins County will expect to receive the interest income earned on the County' s share of the total tax payments collected . This share should be in proportion to the County' s share of the total warrant in effect on January 1st. A copy of the tax receiver' s bank statement which shows the daily deposits, balances and interest income should accompany the monthly payment. If you would like to meet with me, or have me address the Town Clerk 's Association,, please give me a call . cc: Scott Heyman, County Administrator Mary Call, Chair, Budget & Administration Committee Robert Watros , Chair, Board of Representatives Tompkins County Board of Representatives Re�,:.ycfedpaper o o GD4 y 3 U � ¢� �` ram °w ca u ;g u v -- o Z 0""`° u °� d C: R R s r O ° N en is Q U n1 .D E � _ �, a 'a �•" v a0im ao3 -" voma+'"N^"" 3 - ca is _u �a�i y ^o E 0. 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Raffenspei,'.'gt'-�r : 0 r, A t i g u s t" 2 6 , 19 9"2 thie T1 o In)"")ki I'l S C'0 Cl n t y P u 1:c 11 a,S 1.111' 6, (,,',taiii tral Services Depar-1-ment placed a legal adver-tisement of an j.tiv i t'",a t�i, n t c ..1..d ori of f ice sur)i�d 1,i e s . These 1-1)i d s w e r e rece ived and pvd)l I cl y read. on SeptlernbE�r 1"711 19 9 2 at '2 � 00 p.m After, car'#.-'?fU.1 analysis the low bidder was dc terminet'l to be Race Off.ice, Equipment of I r,ilk Et 1,11.1"al" , New Yo r),'µ 1'r1ic-'� IDid w Lill., take effect, on Nov , 1 , 19,92 . Enr-,,.Iosed r,,rlea,se fj.nd a cop!z 1 the b'Ld prices received Flatice Office Eq,i,ipnient . If you wou],d like to be included as an aut'hrnrized usei, of this Lair(., please let us krlcd W 1)y c a 1,1 i i I g 2.17 4-5 3 0 D ; we in turn will sien.d, you a c,o p"i" o1. the crid inplete specification pa('-kage f(,-)r, yoiar r&W"Lew. 7'1-dank yaul very mu(r-h fOr Y'CA11" tiffiEw and we look forward to h(..-?a k:i a g from you soon, Plea.,,,a? call should you have a ny questionswhatsc)e's,�er . S1 i Y' Buyer fe Ret�(Ieopaper A�y,AACL \x' 17 TO: Town Board Members F ROrt Shirley Raf fensperger RE: Report of Examination, Office of the State Comptroller, for period January 1 , 1992 to December 3 1 , 1992. DATE: September 8, 1993 The Town of Ithaca has received Audit and Control's Report or Examination for 1992, The Town was "'written up"' for only two matters I The Town Board is required to respond to the Report; please, review this draft response before the September 13, 1993 Town Board meeting. 1 ) REPURCHASE AGREEMENTS The Town of Ithaca has, requested that Tompkins County Trust Company, the custodial bank, provide the Town with the necessary written confirmation that the securities underlying the repurchase agreement are being held for the Town and that the custodial bank provide the Town with a written, master repurchase agreement and contract, to be considered for approval by the Town Board, 42) PROCUREMENT POLICY The Town of Ithaca Purchasing Agent has reviewed with Town staff the requirements or the Town's procurement policy, When three proposals, or, quotations are not available, the attempts made will be docurnented. The Purchasing Agent will be consulted for written approval for procurement without the required three estimates, BARNEY, GROSSMAN, ROTH & DUBOW y -•.,, ATTORNEYS AT LAW 315 NORTH TIOGA STREET P.O, BOX 6556 JOHN C. BARNEY ITHACA, NEW YORK 14651-6556 PETER G.GROSSMAN FACSIMILE NELSON E. ROTH (607) 273-6841 (607) 272-6866 RN DALL SB. DAVID A. ARCUS (NOT FOR SERVICE OF PAPERS) RA ,MARCUS HUGH C. KENT MARY K. FLECK September 9, 1993 .SQ�040 /993 L� Honorable Shirley Raffensperger Supervisor Town of Ithaca 126 East Seneca Street Ithaca, New York 14850 Re: Establishment of a Capital Reserve Fund Dear Shirley: You asked us to review the process for establishing a capital reserve fund for capital expenditures for the Town, and in particular as a possible repository of the sales tax revenues /,7F3 received in a year when five quarters of revenues are accrued to the Town. The procedure for establishing a capital reserve fund is set forth in General Municipal Law Section 6-c, a copy of which is attached. In general, the fund may be established by resolution of the Town Board. If the fund is established for a specific improvement (e.g. to finance the construction of a specific town hall at a specific location) the resolution would be subject to a permissive referendum, and any subsequent expenditure of the funds may be made by authorization of the Town Board without any further referendum. If the fund is established for a type of improvement (e.g. to finance generally the construction of town buildings, including a new town hall), the establishment of the fund is done by resolution that need not be subject to permissive referendum, but any subsequent expenditure out of the fund will be subject to permissive referendum (assuming the expenditure is for a capital improvement with a life of more than five years). 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TOWN OF ITHACA 1994 TENTATI VE BUDGET 9/30/93 BUDGET MESSAGE- Shirley Reffensperger TOWNWIDE Townwide estimated expenditures for 1994 are $1 ,424,423. $200,000 of that amount is accounted for by a transfer to a Capital Reserve Fund, established by the Town Board September 13, 1993. The source of funds for that transfer are indicated in the Townwide revenue account Mon-Property Tax Distribution bx County and are an estimate of the revenue anticipated from the additional 1 cent sales tax authorized by Tompkins County through 1995. Apart from the appropriation to the reserve fund, appropriations in Townwide increase about 3Z, including an average increase in Town staff compensation of 4Z; an increase of $16,000 for Town Hall renovations to meet the requirements of the Americans With Disabilities Act; increases in employee benefits of almost $40,000, mostly in State retirement and health insurance costs. Elections Includes a decrease of appropriations of $31 .000 for Election Board expenses and added funds to purchase two new, handicapped equipped voting machines. Bus operations and human service agency costs have been assumed by Tompkins County and, .therefore, are deleted from our budget. Thq.Contingenmt line includes an amount sufficient to fund additional state retirement costs, which remain uncertain as litigation on the matter continues. The Townwide.tax rate increases from $1.166/$1000 assessed value to $1.18 or $.014/1000 AY. a 1.2% increase. For a property valued at $100,000, the Increase would be V. PARTTOWN Revenues and appropriations in Parttown increase loss than 2Z because of such factors as the EQBA grant (South Hill Trail) funds in the 1993 budget. A $15,000 revenue and appropriation amount for the GEIS is included, basically a pass- through. Employee benefits increase, again primarily in retirement and health insurance, approximately 26S. Traffic Safety hos increased =10,000 to begin work on improving traffic signs in the Town. The increased contingency includes funds for possible increases in retirement costs for both Parttown and Highway.. HIGHWAY The Highway Funds shows the deletion of EABA funds ( 1993 — $46,103). $30,000 for the Forest Home Bridge is included. an amount estimated to cover our obligations for deck and approach work. Employee benefits increase over 30Z, primarily in workers compensation. health insurance and retirement,costs. - WATER Estimated revenues include the Bolton Point Commission approved water rate Increase and the Town's surcharge. The metered water sales figures in 1993 Included the Town's =.10/1000 gal. rate difforential, amounting to about $35,000. That number ts'now included in the surcharge estimate. Overall, surcharge income to the Town is estimated at $194,000, a real increase of $19,000, if consumption does not fall. The water fund balance permits the appropriation of t 121 ,072, which covers the appropriations for Capital Improvements. The Town Board should consider bonding future capital improvements. SEWER The Sewer budget includes a proposed increase in sewer rates from $1.20/1000 gallons to S 1.35/1000 gallons. Because of the amount in the Sewer Fund Balance, the Town has not increased the rate since 1990. Costs for Sewer Rents-to Joint Sewer and are estimates, in that the Joint facility budget has not boon finalized. The Sewer Joint Subcommittee has been considering various scenarios re the sale of excess capacity to non—owner municipalities. While those funds, if realized, will support the sewer budget for a time, the Town Board should note the draw— down of the sewer fund balance. Regular rate increases. an increase in the benefit levy, and the bonding of capital improvements are elements to be considered in the future. FIRE Appropriations reflect the actual contractual costs for City of Ithaca and Yillago of Cayuga'Heights contracts. The tentative tax rate increases from $2.377 to $2.55. Tompkins County assessment was asked to verify the assessed value figure. given to the Town; they have discovered several properties not included and are checking further. The final tax rate will, therefore, be somewhat less. 1994 TOWN OF ITHACA FINAL BUDGET - November 4, 1993 Shirley Raffensperger Some changes to the Tentative budget reviewed by the Board on October 4, 1993 are recommended. A listing of the changes is attached. Sewer: .Actual figures for transmission charges (a decrease) and for sewer rents (an increase) result in a net increase in the sewer budget and the amount to be appropriated from fund balance. Fire. Tompkins County assessment has provided the Town with a new assessed value for the district. We have not received the requested information from the City of Ithaca to ,justify adding an equipment- purchase interest payment to our budget. However sufficient funds should be maintained in the fund balance to cover that charge, if the Town Board should decide to authorize the payment in the future. An increase of $ 10,000 in the amount to be raised in taxes and an increase in the tax rate is proposed. Miscellaneous: Tompkins County requested, on October 28, 1993, that we retain the human service and transportation items, that they will fund in 1994, in our budget with revenue lines for Tompkins County reinbursement also to be added to the Town budget. These additions cause no real change in the Town budget or tax rate. OF 1'r FINAL T�OWN OF ITHACA 126 EAST SENECA STREET, ITHACA, N.Y. 14850 TOWN CLERK 273-1721 HIGHWAY 273-.1656 PARKS 273-8035 ENUNEEFING 273-1747 PLANNING 273-1747 ZONING 73-1783 To: Robert Kohut , Cheryl Smith , Earl Thomas Hastern Heights Neighborhood Association FROM: Shirley Raffensperger RE : EHNA Summary of Meeting , May 20 , 1993 DATE : May 26 , 1993 1 ' Ve TeCeiVC(l Your le t ter of May 24 , 1993 , summarizing the meeting we had May 20 , 1.993 and have sent a copy to John Barney for his review. I am sure he will let you know if he has any suggested clarifications or corrections . I do have comments on several of the "answers " you " ve submitted . FiTSt #8 . The Town budget is divided into several funds ; each fund is supported by different revenues , which may be used only for certain purposes . My explanation of this to you , as the sys t cut would relate to monetary compensation to the Quicks , obviously w a s less than clear . May I suggest a clearer version ? #8 - Any monies provided for in a f inancial settlement would be required to be paid from the Part -Town fund (General Fund Outside Vi I lage) . ] he Part -Town budget is supported primarily by sales tax revenues, there is no Part -Town tax levy at present . Therefore, it is difficult to relate any possible payment to the Town tax rate, which is a Townwide tax levy . Sales tax revenues , which presently Support a part of the tax for the Town Fire Protection District - a Part -Town district - could be used . In 1993 , the Part -Town assessed value was $479 , 120 , 672 . If a tax were imposed Part-Town , $ . 02101000 assessed value would raise $ 10 , 000 ; S . 21 would raise $ 100 , 000 . The I"ire Protection District has an assessed value of $492 , 120 , 404 . S . 0203 raises $10, 000; S . 203 raises $ 100 , 000 . In 1993 , $77 ,000 of sales tax revenues was appropriated for the Fire Protection Fund, resulting in a tax rate of $2 . 377/ $1000 assessed value . The 1­ 1 isle-,: tax rate for 1993 is $ 1 . 16601000 assessed value . #11 - His estimate for the relocation was approximately S5000; that amount would not be "out -of-pocket " but would include the value of highway and parks labor and equipment . cc : 1ohn Barney J FINAL THE SENATE " STATE OF NEW Y 'K D ROOM 605 ALBAN"Y'_ N , 1,,`247 $E.NAT'OR :50TH ElI as7'RIC":T'. rtu , MAIN rrs'tw,'e ENE'.RC,Y I[DlrmMT7E.E 33 WIL.L,IP"M 'S76YEE¢' SLI11'4',. W'4 I I Hlb.Y:.:- ?72-4F-i0(, ••, AUGURN, IN 'W. 130211 1'(-4)ruaa°.r.°y 20, IL990 lonoyra ble Shirley l affejjsperger `upervisaar, Town, cif Ithaca 1 1.39 Pine 'free Road tl7laac aa, New York 11850 Dear Ms., Raffens per cy .- For your inforin tion the enclosed krill S.56751 passed the Senate on February 13, 1990. This larcrlrosaal was made by the request of the Ithaca Town r Boa:. . Asserrrlalyrrr,aan Luster has also introduced this legislation in the Assembly and should the Assembly pass this, measure, we hope the Governor will approve c it. If there is anything further that you or� the Town Board WOUlcl Vile in terms of legislation, please let; me know, i a,mly ,urs, ;S 1.1. SEWARD t to, �etiaa,tnr JLS'.:kb err.c:.losure OF Ir TOWN OF ITHACA TO'WN CLERK 273-1721 HIGHWAY 273-1656 PARKS 273-8035 ENGINEERING 273-1736 PLANNING 273-1736 ZONING 273-1747 MEMORANDUM TO: David I . Stewart F'ROM: Shirley Raffensperger RE : Fire Safety Inspection - East Hill Plaza 1/31/90 Report - A. Frost 2/22/90 DATE: March 5 , 1990 --- For your information -- as discussed 3/2/90 --- SAR/nf enclosure OF 1p TOWN OF ITHACA 04� 126 EAST SENECA STREET, ITHACA, N.Y. 14850 )>t Y TOWN CLERK 273-1721 HIGHWAY 273-1656 PARKS 273-8035 ENGINEERING 273-1736 PLANNING 273-1736 ZONING 273-1747 -February--22,--1990 Mr. John Murray _ Sibley Real Estate Services Inc. _ Room 146, Langmuir Lab 95 Brown Road Ithaca, New York 14850 RE : Fire Safety Inspection East Hill Plaza Dear Mr. Murray: On January 31, 1990, I performed a fire safety inspection on the entire East Hill Plaza building complex to determine compliance with the New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code . The building complex contains a variety of commercial storefronts, as well as offices (primarily on the east end owned and operated by 'Cornell University) . The entire property is owned by Cornell and managed by Sibley Real Estate . The following are observations made within each establishment and starts from the building complex' s west end: P&C FOOD MARKET 1 . The entire market contains a "sprinkler system" that was tested in April 1989. 2 . Boxes are stored as close as 10" to - sprinkler heads in some back room storage areas. Storage must not be within 18" of sprinkler heads. 3. Fire extinguishers are located throughout the market and all have been inspected within the last year; - however, one extinguisher near the produce storage area was -discharged and several extin- guishers -were not hung on walls, easily visible, or accessible. 4. A fire extinguisher hood ' system located in the bakery area was inspected in October 1989. 5. Emergency - lighting is located throughout the market, however, there is no record that these , emergency lights have ever been tested. These lights must be periodically tested. 1' Mr. John Murray February 22 , 1990 Page Two 6 . The exit sign light was out in the sign by the rear door in the meat room area. 7 . Covers on electrical junction - boxes in the bakery freezer were- _ missing. Covers must be on all electrical boxes. I suggest a qualified electrician inspect the freezer to determine that its electrical system is functioning properly. 8. A brown electrical extension cord was connected to an electrical junction box on the wall in the back corridor behind the bakery. This cord must be removed. Again I suggest this box be inspected by a qualified electrician. 9 . The sprinkler system main valve is located in a "wire cage" with a door and a lock; however, the door was not locked. The sprinkler main must be secured at all times. JUDD FALLS VINE & SPIRITS 1. The storefront does not contain a sprinkler system, smoke or heat detection. 2 . The fire extinguishers do not have current inspection stickers. 3. The back room storage area was cluttered, particularly around the "gas meter" , making the gas meter "shut-off" not easily acces- sible. JUDD FALLS LAUNDRY 1. There is no sprinkler system, smoke or heat detection present in the store. 2 . This storefront not• only provides a self-service laundromat, but also performs dry cleaning. A 55 gallon barrel containing 700 pounds of dry cleaning fluid is located towards the back of the establishment. _ 3. Fire extinguishers do not have- current inspection stickers. 4 . Information could not be provided to me regarding the maintenance procedures for cleaning dryer vents. Dirty dryer vents are frequent causes of fires. RITE AID DRUG STORE 1 . The storefront does not contain a sprinkler system. Mr. John Murray February 22 , 1990 Page Three 2 . Only a very small area is provided for storage in a back room, otherwise all "stock" is out on shelves in the public area. 3 . Emergency lighting is provided, however, there is, no record of "testing"' for these lights. It also appears that one set of emergency lights operating off of a battery is not functioning . 4 . Smoke detectors are present, however, there is no record of testing for the detectors. CITIZENS SAVINGS B,ANK 1 . There is no sprinkler system, smoke or heat, detection present. 2 . T'he emergency light in the: public area did not light up when tested. HAIR GRAPHICS EAST 1 . The fire extinguisher located at the rear of the parlor lacked a current inspection sticker and was not hung on a wall for easy accessibility. 2 . Combustible materials stored around the hot water heater must be removed or kept no closer than 36" to the heater. 3 . There is no fire extinguisher present at the front of the storefront. 4 . There is no sprinkler system, smoke or heat detection present. VIDEO ITHACA 1 . There is no sprinkler system present. 2 . Two smoke detectors are located in the storefront. The detector toward the rear of the store did not test positive, . BACKSTAGE CAFE 1 . 'T'he cafe contains a sprinkler system. 2 . A fire damper is lacking and needs to be installed at the fresh air intake of the kitchen "hood" system. 3 . Fire extinguishers should be hung on walls for easy acces- sibility. Mr. John Murray February 22 , 1990 .Page Four EXPRESSIONS 1. There is no sprinkler system, smoke or heat detection in the store. WHAT'S YOUR BEEF RESTAURANT 1. This establishment, because it seats over 50 persons is inspected separately, generally. on an annual basis. -- WAREHOUSE CARPET OUTLET 5 1 . Small "LP" gas tanks, used for the operation of a fork lift are not secured to a wall during storage ( to prevent accidental tipping over) . 2 . An electrical extension cord is used in a kitchen area and use of such cords is generally prohibited. 3. Fire extinguishers are not hung• on a wall for easy accessibility. 4 . There is no exit sign by the front exit doors. 5. A sprinkler system is present in the store, however, carpet rolls are stored closer than 18" to sprinkler heads in some areas . 6. Smoke detectors are not present. CORNELL UNIVERSITY CONTROLLER DEPARTMENT 1. Fire extinguishers are located throughout the department, however, several extinguishers--are rated for "BC" type fires -only and should be .replaced with those of a multi purpose "ABC" type. 2. I could not determine if "emergency lighting" is present. 3. Exit signs showing the location og the exit door (that exits to the rear corridor of the building) ' are not visible from locations distant from the door itself. 4. It is noteworthy that a natural gas meter and "shut off" is located in a closet located at the rear of the building. A sign reading "gas meter" should be placed on the closet door. 5 . Sprinklers, fire alarms, and smoke detectors are present through- out the department. I assume ' this system is inspected periodi- cally by Cornell Life Safety Services. Mr. John Murray February 22 , 1990 Page Five CORNELL FEDERAL CREDIT UNION 1. A sprinkler, fire alarm, and smoke detection system is located in the Union. I assume these are periodically tested by Cornell . 2 . Emergency lighting is present, but I could not determine whether the lights have ever been tested. 3 . An exit sign by- the front doors is not lit. HUMAN RESOURCES STAFFING OFFICE 1 . Exit sign light is out by exit door. CORNELL FEDERAL CREDIT UNION MORTGAGE OFFICE 1 . Fire extinguishers are lacking in the office area and supply room area. 2 . I could not determine if the - offices contain an emergency lighting system. CORNELL VENDING 1 . Flammable liquids (paints) are stored out in the open and should be stored in approved storage cabinets. 2 . There is combustible materials -stored within 36" of the natural gas furnace. 2ND FLOOR R00MS NEAR THE VENDING OFFICES 1 . Several boxes are stored ' in a furnace- room. (I believe the boxes belong to the Office of Publications) - 2 . A 50'+ electrical extension cord is in use and is located near the hot water heater. The cord also trails along the floor. OFFICE OF PUBLICATIONS 1 . A "BC" type fire extinguisher is present and should be replaced with an "ABC" type fire extinguisher in the front portion of the office. TRAVEL OFFICE 1 . Fire extinguishers appear to be lacking in the office . Mr. John Murray February 22 , 1990 Page Six OFFICE OF PUBLICATIONS AND GRAPHIC PURCHASING 1 . A fire extinguisher is lacking in the 2nd floor kitchen. 2. A storage closet exists under the stairs to the 2nd floor with stored items, such as paints, within the closet. Storage under a stairway is not recommended and I suggest that all combustible storage be removed from under the stairs. It is noteworthy that the stairs are constructed of wood; but a sprinkler head is also located in the closet. OFFICE OF COMMUNICATIONS STRATEGIES 1 . A "BC" type fire extinguisher is present and should be replaced with an "ABC" type extinguisher. NUCLEAR STUDIES WAREHOUSE 1 . An exit sign light is out by an exit door. 2 . There appears to be a fair amount of unnecessary stored items in the warehouse that probably could be disposed of, particularly items of a combustible nature. 3 . Numerous PCB filled capacitors are in storage on the warehouse floor. There has been several telephone conversations between myself, the Ithaca Fire Department, Cornell Life Safety, Tompkins County and Cornell University Environmental Health Offices, between January' 31, 1990, and the writing of this report. In addition, several unlabelled barrels (one containing benzene) were observed during the inspection; but the barrels have since been removed. The PCB filled capacitors (though some have been removed) still _ remain on site and they pose a potentential, significant fire/life safety hazard in the event of a fire . Cornell Life Safety has informed me that it could be some time in mid or late March before these capacitors are removed. GENERAL COHMENTS 1 . I could not determine the type of construction between storefronts/ offices in the building complex and I am asking if you could provide me with information as to the presence of any fire rated walls, either by fire rated sheetrock or concrete within the complex. It appeared to me that perhaps there may be a concrete block wall between the Rite Aide store and Citizens Savings Bank (and perhaps between the P&C and the liquor store , and the carpet store and the Credit Union may also have block walls) . fir. .john Murray February 22 , 1990 Page Seven Since the building complex is not entirely "sprinklered" , I feel information on fire separations or walls would be helpful to the fire department in the event of a fire . 2 . It appears that all offices east of Warehouse Carpet Outlet have automatic 'sprinkler protection, emergency lighting, smoke detection ( in limited areas) , and fire alarm systems. These offices, used primarily by Cornell University are also inspected by 'Cornell Life Safety, and I would appreciate copies of any inspections and tests done on these systems. Several employees complained to me during my inspection that fire alarm sounding devices are not audible , particularly in the area of the Travel Office and the Office of Publications and Graphic Purchas- ing. In conclusion, a reinspection of the Pla'a will be nece.ssary and I would appreciate your contacting me when all the items I 've addressed have been corrected. I am willing to perform several. reinspections on a storefront to storefront basis if necessary. Should you have any questions, p-lease feel free to call me. Sincerely, Andrew Frost Building Inspector/ Zoning Enforcement Officer AF/dlw cc: Gordon Maycumber Brian Wilbur Edward Olmstead Shirley Raffensperger Shirley Egan OF 17, T01WN OF ITHACA 1 EAST SENECA STREET, [THACA, N.Y, 14,850 TOWN CLERK 273-1721 HIGHWAY 273-1656 PARKS 273-8035 ENGINEEMNG 273-1736 PLANNING 273-1736 ZONING 273-1747 April 18 , 1990 Honorable Benjamin Nichols Mayor, City of Ithaca 108 East Green Street Ithaca, New York 14850 Dear Mayor Nichols: Several Town of Ithaca constituents have contacted the Town regarding a proposed amendment to the City Charter regarding the governance of the Fire Department. We have not received any formal notification of this proposed Charter change but we understand, from what the constituents tell us, that the substance of the proposal is to shift from the: Board of Fire Commissioners to Common Council the authority for the control and disposition of personal property and real property dedicated to fire protection purposes. As you know the City and Town, after extensive negotiations, have in place a fire contract pursuant to which the Town is represented on the Board of Fire Commissioners. This contract was negotiated in a context of the Charter provisions then in effect. Pursuant to that contract the 'Town is paying close to 30% of the Fire Department's budget. Accordingly, the Town is concerned with respect to any provisions that might reduce the Town's influence in the governance of the Fire Department. Before any action is taken by the City we request, in furtherance of our common desires to maintain cordial relations between our two municipalities, that we be advised of the precise nature of the proposed change, receive a copy of same, and have an opportunity to review it and express our concerns, if any, with respect to the change. Thank you for your consideration of this matter. Very truly yours, Shirley Raffensperger A lt FINAL STATE OF NEW a 5675 1"1811-1w 90 Regular Sessions 'IN SENATE May 1.5w 198 Introduced " by Sen. SEWARD -- read twice and ordered printed, and ui�he'n printed to be committed to the rammi tt on 1nvesu i t ions, Taxation and Government Operations AM ACT to amend the tax lama, in relation to isiruluadiinq fire furrmtattiw>n districts coterminous with the boundaries of a town within the defini- tion, firm-than- of "Part-town activities" fuer the prar rases of dispt)maitiora of revenues from taxes imposed by cities under 1,000,000, ranties and School district. h Poe 1 _of tqq� dt to „ti ww 1t�r r p-51MIL _krufte i"'PA, wi ui 1 Section t. Paragraph 4of subdiv4sion ifi of .section 1262 of the tax lair, ars added by chapter 93 of the Jams, nt. 1965 and such ,subdivision rs 3 rnl ttersd by chapter 363 of t'hra,.iaaws Of 1967, is amended to read as 4 follows: i part-town activitieS. A ti itaian,Of town government, including, highway programs, which are chargeable to the area of the towwru outside 7 of villages, exclusive of special di tt`mr . urp0,ses,, µria„1esh su eb I e ial dastri t t firs rrutaartarmn ui'm tract rminous with.,.the entire tOwn d 2. 'this fact hall take ratted Imme"iiamtely. EXPLANATION--Matter in L aaic (underscored) is new; matter ;in brackets i ] is raid law to be twsaittrad,. LBD101383-01-9 p � MEMORANDUM UM S. 5675 Senator James L. Seward A. 8599 Assemblyman Martin Luster (RnE,S) TITLE: AN ACT to amend the tax law, in relation to including, fire protection districts coterminous with the boundaries of a town within the definition of ""part-town activities" for the purposes of disposition of revenues from taxes imposed by cities under 1 011''C, 00 c-luntic.:, and schcol districts PURPOSE: To allow towns the use of their cash distributions of sales tax to finance the operation, of ra fire protection district which is coterminous with the entire town. SUMMARY: This bill amends Tax Law section 126 (f) (4) to include fire protection districts coterminous with an entire town within the definition of "part-town activities." Current law forbids the use of «°a town's cash distribution of sales tax for special, district purposes. Unlike water and sewer districts in which assessments can be made on benefited properties, there :1s no such authority for fire protection districts which are financed by assessments imposed. against all taxable property within the district. Furthermore, there is no authority, for a. town to finance capital improvements on behalf of a fire. protection district. This bili would allow a townto use its cash distribution of sales tax on behalf of a fire protection district which is coterminous with the town... L GISIATIVE HISTORY: 1989 S. 567.5 pules Committee; A. 8599 Ways and Means. ISA :I ICATI: None. EFFECTIVE DATE: Immediately. � w OF 1 21 � 126 EAST SENECA STREET, IITHACA, N.Y. 1485 TOWN CLERK 273--1721 HIGHWAY 273--1656 PARKS 273-6035 ENGMERINGG 273-1736 PLANNING 273-1736 ZONING 273-1747 May 24, 1990) The Honorable Benjamin Nichols Mayor, city of Ithaca 108 East Green Street Ithaca, new York 14850 Dear Mayor Nichols: Thank a for calling to may attention the deficiencies :in our resolution recommending—Lyman Baker to the Board of Fire Commissioners. The misunderstanding as to the length ani terms seems of long duration and we will redo our resolution, providing both for Mr. Baker's term to run wail 1, 1.990 until June 30, 1993 and as f i °amity our intention tha-at, Gloria Howell's term, which beg. June 30, 1989 a w ill not end until June 0, 1992, l appreciate a ll.aw geess to proceed with Lyman Baker's appointment intament in the interim. Your office has provided the Town w;i.th, ;:-a copy of the relevant changes ges tai the charter, dated December 30, 1987. That informationshould keep us on track in, than future. Sincerely, Shirley Raffensperger Supervisor /'bfp CC: The Honorable Benjamin Nichols May r,Cit g of I t hace 10 8 East G ree n Street Ittoca, New York Dear Mayor Nichols.- Thank Vou for calling to my attention the deficiencies in our, resolution recommeftding Lyman Baker- to the Board of Fir Commi33ioneirs. The (nisunderstaftdi ng as to the length of terms seem3 of long duration and we will r,edo our roolution, providing both for r1r. Bakers term to rurt July 1, 1990 until Jurve, 30, 1993 and reaffirming our intention that Gloria Howell's term,which began June 30, 1989 will not end until June, 30, 1992. 1 appreciate yor willingness to proceed with Lyman Baker'i appointment in the inter'InI, Your office has provided the Town with a copy of the, relevant changes to the charter,dated Decen"iber 30,1987. That,information should keep us on -track in the future, Sincerelg, SR 5/24 l OF 1 � TOWN OF I.THAC 126 EAT SENECA STREET,, ITHACA, N.Y. 14850 TOWN CLERK 273--1721 HIGHWAY 273-1656 PARKS 273-8035 ENGINEERING 273---1736 PLANNING 273-1736 ZONING 273-1747 Lane 14, 1,990 Th,e Honorable Benjianin Nichols Mayor City of It uic. .108 Fest Green Street Ithaca, New York 1,4850 i'" ar Mayor Nichols: I" 1 enclosing a ""y,-rfe tern" resolution concerning the Town of Ithaca's reccanTendations, for appointTwnts to the Bocird of Fare . ssioner . I hgrxa, this clarifies last misunderstandings as to the appointnpnt dates and, terms of the Cormiissioners. "Dank you for providing the 'A)w-n with they x"?1_e.want charter changes that information will hell:r in the fratu e, S incerel'. , Shirley A. R ffen e.rger W-rvinor SAR/'--1 n enc. RESOLVED, t the Town Pard of the Town of Ithaca r+eccamiena the appointment of Lyman Baker to the Board of Fire Comnissioners, for a. term of three years, binning July 1, 1990,. and affirms its past intention that the term of a t for Gloria Howell on the. Board of Fire Ccmnissioners, which began Nuns 30, 1989, will continue until guns 30, 1992, MEMORANDUM TG Dayid Klein,John Whitcomb FROft Sh�rlffyRaffensperger DATE: July 9:, 1990 RE: Landscaping plan, South Hill Fir eStation On July 6, i receiYed a phone call from Ms. P, Ferrara, 977-79 Denby Road, She:expres,,sed concern about the planting that day of a numbier of pine trees on the fires staflonsite adjacent to her property, She explained that she had, atthe time of approval of the fire station site plan,been assured by Susan Beeners that no plantings,which would block her view, ould be approyed, Obylously, pine trees will. Additionally,there was,conversation that plantingsu,Auld be Specified which would cut down on noise and light spillV,while still preseryinig the view,, Thu final landscaper plan, PB Resolution 3/1/88,wais subject to the Town Planner's approval, The fire station fbider,yielded information that tial in concert with Ithaca Collew ( IC's Involvement is noted in thefolder as to be kept absolutely L;onfidentiall) had approved the landscape plan,with Susan's notation that some flexibility,,might be possible at the hirers orf planflng. The lainds,cape plan does show pine trees in the disputed location, Will you discuss this difficulty at the meeting of the Fire Station Overseer Committee meeting and se if you can draw on u)fne of the promised "flexibility' to rnit*te the lmpa;t on the Ferrara's property? I bellieye Ms. Ferrara may attend that meeting and l wanted,youto be up-to,.data on then Town'sirivolvement, If she does not raise the question, will you on behalf of the Town? P lezrse let me know the outcome of.the discussion, * . "ILT a� M � 2 3 k CITY OF ITHACA 1 OB EAST GREEN SrREET C ' w r-�,�CA, NEW YORK 14850 OFF-ICE0 AL TEEENIONE.2'721713 "G"I{E fE NTROLLE:i (;ODE 607 September 16, 1992 1 Mrs. Shirley l affenspercder Supervisor, Town of Ithaca 126 East Seneca Street Ithaca, New York 14850 Dear Shirley: To assist you in the preparation of your 1993 Town Budget, present herein are the 1993 Fire Protection Contract component amounts. Y A, The original contract did not include an estimate for 1993, e contract amend- ment dated January 1, 1990 included a 1991 base cost of $81894,458. The base 1991 cast used to estabilish the 11993 contract payment has been adjusted to reflect the deletion of the Training Officer and two Fire Fighter positions which were not funded in the 11992 final budget. The amended base for 1993 of $3,805,,987, when related to actual 1991 costs of $3,859,911, is within the 5% over $3,996,285 and 5` under $3,615,687. The Town's share of 26 thereof is $989,557. $989,557 (Debt Service 1993 �. Issue #1 ` 348,750 issued May 1 , 1991 @ 6.40% Due 4/1/92 °- 4/1/99 Principal $37,000 Interest $18,660 $55,660 @ 27% 15,028 Issue #2 $385,000 issued 7/16/91 @ 6.25% Due 7/16/92 Principal $48,125 Interest $21,055 $69,180 @ 27 18,67'9 � k B. The Town's 70 share of capital indebtedness for new fire station construction 159,2911 Total interest due $129, 158 @ 6.40% effective rate Principal 98,400 Total $227,558 C. The Town's 27 share of capital indebtedness for the renovations to existing stations of 26,358 "' W4i Mrs. Shirley Raffensperger Supervisor, Town of Ithaca 126 East Seneca Street Ithaca, New York 14850 Page 2 C. (continued) Total interest due $56,163 @ 6.40% effective rate Principal 41,460 Total $97,623 D. Debt Service on Exhaust Extraction Units: 2,279 Total interest due 4,939 @ 6.40% Principal 3,500 Total 8,439 @ 27% Total 1993 Contract $1,211,192 16ql,lg1 Should you have any question in this regard, please do not hesitate to contact A10 my office at 274-6577. Best Regards Dominick R. aff llo City Controller DRC:br xc: Fire Chief Olmstead ANALYSIS 1991 ACTUAL EIRE DEPARTMENT EXPENDITURES EIRE DEPARTMENT LINE ITEMS A3410-105 Administration 248,145 A3410-110 Staff 2, 151,208 A3410-125 Overtime 69,940 A3410-2151 "vehicles 35,976 A3410-225 Other Equipment 21,365 A3410-405 Telephone 7,868 A341 -410 Utilities 69,9160 A3410-415 Clothing 44,747 A3410-420 Gas 8 Oil 118,652 A3410-425 Office Expense 5,308 A3410-435 Contracts 35,903 A3410-440 Staff Development 191,863 A3410-445 Travel -0- A3410-450 Advertising 127 A3410-450 Program Supplies 16,668 A3410-470 Rental 1,546 A3410--475 Property Maintenance 15,792 A3410-476 Equipment Maintenance 61,581 A3410-477 Equipment Parts 29,421 A34101-480 Building Supplies 3,696 A3410-700 Prior year Encumbrances 211,558, A3410-720 Prior Year Equipment 5, 1138 Total 2,884,463• Balance Forward $2,884,463 Employee Benefits Social Security -• Total Salaries $ 2,469,293 $ 2,469,293 @ 7.65 188,901 Fire Retirement 296,0118 Workers Compensation $2,468,825 @ 6.55 per 10101 161,708 Health Insurance 234,610 Unallocated Insurance $3,765,700 3,765,7907 Fire Actual Other 20,523,0'05 Total General Fuad Actual 18.35% 49,3015 Volunteer Firemen Coverage 44,9016 Total Insurance Cost (Apportioned to Fire Department) 94,211 TOTAL $3,859,911 Total Base Per Contract $3,805,987 (a) 1015° $3,996,286 $3,859,911 Actual Cost (within 105% window) $3,615,687 (a) 1993 Contract Base $3,894,458 Less: Vacant Training Officer 47,299 2 Vacant Fire Fighters 41', 172 $3,8015,987 Positions not funded in 1992 City Budget D. P. Cafferillo September 21, 1992 IL N4 TOWN OF ITHACA -I 21 126, EAST SENECA STREET, ITHACA, N.Y. 14850 TOWN CLERK 273--17211 HIGHWAY 273-1656 PARKS 273--8035 ENGIINEEMNG 273-1747 PLANNING 273--1747 ZONING 273-1747 February 12 , 1993 Edward M. Olmstead , Jr . , Fire Chief Office of the Fire Chief City of Ithaca 310 East Green Street Ithaca , NY 14850 Dear Ed ; I appreciate the time you gave ine on the phone last month to discuss some of my concerns regarding fire service to the Town of Ithaca . Some matters are unresolved and I would like to relay them more formally to you . A number of Town residents and volunteer firefighters have reported that the West Hill, Station , less often the South Hill Station , is often without a truck ; estimates indicate over 50% of the time . While I understand that this may be necessary in some circumstances as you described them to me , I am concerned that trucks are "pulled" from that station outside of those standards . If , as I have heard , a station in the Town often is left without its truck so that it may perform non-emergency duties in the City , then I must question the equality of the level of service being provided to the Town tinder our contract . I would also like to have defined for me "Primary Response Area"' and what operational effect that designation has . I would assume , also, that trucks with maximum water capacity would be assigned to Town locations , in that there is either inadequate public water in some areas of the Town or none at all in others . Is that the present policy? I believe you are aware that the Town of Ithaca has always been most supportive of the volunteer component of the Fire Department . to the extent that the Town Board , before they authorized an extension of the fire contract in 1990 , requested and received a resolution of the Fire Commissioners as to the support that would be afforded volunteers . it is reported to me that volunteers , at least in the Town stations , are not properly equipped , e . g . as to hand tools , air packs and the like . Additionally the training schedule is net set up with regard to the work schedules of volunteers . This included the times training sessions are held and a policy of removal from active status , whatever the circumstances of non-completion of various components of the required training ,. It is my impression that the Morale of the volunteers is at an all - time low. The Town had hoped that residents near the two stations located in the Town would , over timee , volunteer at those stations , thus building the volunteer component of the Fire Department . I had the impression that that had begun to happen but I fear that the present situation has meant a setback to those expectations . Fdward M. Olmstead, Jr . , Fire Chief February 12 , 1.993 Page 2 . Communication between various components of , and individuals in , the fire department seems to be almost nonexistent and certainly no major resolution othe volunteer morale problem will be made until that is improved . Another area of much concern to the 'present volunteer companies has been the proposal for the formation of an "active" volunteer company . I believe that one reason this suggestion was made was an evaluation that the response rate from the present eight companies was inadequate . It would seem to me that an analysis of why response rates are low would be an appropriate first step and might include examination of such matters as equipment , training and truck availability . ",In that line, is there presently, or has there been recently, a freeze on volunteer recruitment '? Combined with inadequate resources , the formation of an elite company would , I believe , mean the eventual demise of the volunteer component of the force . I would appreciate receiving information as to the response rates to various parts of the service area . Reports of response times of over six minutes to the hospital area are riot Consistent with the information I ' ve received from you in the past . I am sure you must keep records that would be helpful in clarifying the situation . Also , would you outline the policy concerning the provision of a truck west of the railroad tracks when a train is expected , especially when there is not a truck at West Hill ? I ' ve tried to limit my inquiries to matters of most importance to the Town ; you must be aware that there is an accumulation of other less significant "'complaints . " As Town Supervisor , I have a responsibility to determine that the terms of the Town ' s contract are being met 3Tid that Town residents receive adequate fire protection . I appreciate your willingness to help me make that evaluation . Very truly yours , 0-- jA) Shirley A . Raffensperger Supervisor SAF. . j Ih cc , The Honorable Benjamin Nichols Commissioner Lyman Baker Commissioner Stuart Grinnell The Honorable Barbara Blanchard Ithaca Town Board Members CF jr FINAL TOW of ITHACA 21 126 EAST SENECA STREET, ITHACA, N.Y. 14850 � Y TOWN CLERK 273-1721 HIGHWAY 273-1656 PARKS 273-8035 ENGINEERING 273-1747 PLANNING 273-1747 ZONING 273-1747 February 26 , 1993 Edward M. Olmstead, Jr . Fire Chief City of Ithaca 310 West Green Street Ithaca , NY 14850 Dear Ed; I 've received your memorandum of February 23 , 1993 , concerning my, letter of February 12 . I believe it is important to note that , as I indicated clearly in my letter , the information I queried you about came from numerous sources and certainly not exclusively from any one Company or organization. I look forward to the information you indicate will be forthcoming . After that material is received. I will. be glad to schedule a meeting with you and the Ithaca Town Board if you believe it would be useful . I was surprised to learn from Captain Jim Rogers that you had asked him to request that I attend a meeting of Company 6 , with you and others attending . I cannot attend that meeting scheduled for March 8 ; I will be out-of-town that day and, if I were to return that evening , would be obligated to attend the regular Town Board meeting at 5 : 30 p.m. It was not clear to me as to the purpose of my attendance at such a meeting but , if you believe it would be constructive, please let me know of possible dates . Very truly yours , Shirley A. Raffensperger Supervisor cc: Board of Fire Commissioners Mayor Benjamin Nichols Deputy Chief Wilbur Deputy Chief Dorman Volunteer Coordinator Lynch Ithaca Town Board Members Captain Jim Rogers mc, A APR 2 CITY OF ITHACA .E C)0 E.:!AST C.-dPE Eur*@ ITHACA, NEW R K 1 OUCE OF TIELIE:PHOEIE, 2,'71 i"r"U MAYOR e..sODE 607 April 20, 1990 The Honorable Shirley Itanl feansperyrger Supervisor, 'rown of Ithaca rl."own Ha..:I.:I. 1.26 East. Sencc.a Street Ithaca NY 14850 Dear ``Ih:ir ley, I appreciate your wash to be informed about theprcr rope eI I � , change in the City Charter regarding the authority of the Board of Fire Coraaanar,sro ers. Our City Attorney is in the process of drafting the wneradment. 8. will send you Ka coley as soon as one is available. You will ccert.aiarl.y be: given the opportunity to review it and express your e.oncerr7: , if any. . IN issue that n;ay be resolved by ar. Charter change is the possible aaanla gar i,ty of our Charter in regard to they sale of rceal property owned by the City of Ithaca rhe impetus for the chane at this time comes from a cliagrc.conaent between the elected officials of the City and the Fire Commissioners over the need to maintain the I~bresent. No. Ca building as a Fire Station alter the opening of the new West Hill Station. C:;onranon Council vote(] to sell the present No. Ci Fire Station and inclined the:», expected income in our budget. The City arar0..0 the Town have invested as large sum to build two new stations. I have been assured that the nr:a .nt planning cormitit.teee understood that the West Hill station would replace No. 6. Now the Fire Commissioners s argue that they should have a veto power over the sale. The proposed Charter change in regard to the sale of real property will have ,no other effect on the governance n anc,e o f the Fire Department. I t has, however, been suggested by some members, of C;onraraon Council that the Charter change also include the disposition of personal Irrolac.ertyx. council will he considering moth possibili- ties at its Committee of.. the Whole meeting on April 25. Please lot. nne know our views as soon as possible after you u have had a chance to consider dace merits of the issue. I would of course be glad to discuss our razttaaal concerns with you e:;r-r• other members of the Town Board. Sincerely yours, Ile n j warn i n. Nichols, ?'Mayor c.c.: Carolyn Peterson Dick Booth City t:y Att:orney. CHARTER APR I I ARTICLE VI KIRE DEPARTMENT 6 . 1 THE ITHACA FIRE DEPARTMENT All such persons as are now or shall hereafter be members of any fire company now organized in the City of Ithaca , or which may hereafter be organized by the board of fire commissioners herein provided shall be and continue a body corporate by the name of "The Ithaca Fire Department" , and such corporation, through its board of fire commissioners , is authorized to purchase, receive by, gift or otherwise hold and convey any real and personal property for the use of said corporation; provided however, that the title, of all real property shall be vested in the name of the City of Ithaca , and the purchase or conveyance of any real property shall be subject to the approval of the common council of said city. 6 . 2 BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS There shall be a Board of Fire Commissioners , consisting of five commissioners appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by Common Council . At least three of these commissioners shall be resi- dents of the City of Ithaca . The remaining Fire Commissioners may be residents of either the City of Ithaca or the Town of Ithaca in Tompkins County, New York . The term of office of a Fire Commissioner shall be three years commencing on the first day of July, two commissioners to be appointed in each of two successive years , and one commissioner to be appointed in the third year. Such appointments shall be made at a meeting of the Common Council held in June of each year. A commissioner shall hold office until the commissioner ' s successor shall have been chosen and qualified . A vacancy for an unexpired term may be filled in the manner provided in this Chapter .* Permanent removal from the municipality of appointment , or other cause to be deter- mined by the Common Council , rendering impossible the proper discharge of the commissioner ' s duties as a commissioner, shall create a vacancy. The commissioners now in office shall con- tinue until the expiration of the term for which they were respectively appointed. The two new commissioners shall be appointed after January 1 , 1988 to modified term as follows,: one to a term to expire June 30� , 1989 ; the other to a term to expire June 3,0 , 1990 . The Fire Commissioners shall serve without salary or compensation . [Amd . LL #6 , 87 ; eff. 1/4/88 . ) 9 6 . 3 ORGANIZATION AND MEETINGS OF' BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS At their first meeting in July the Fire Commissioners shall organize as a Board by electing one of their number as Chairperson and another as Vice-Chairperson , and the appointment *So in original . Supp. #13 , 5/4/88 . C_VI_l S 6 .3 ITHACA CITY of a clerk, and such other officers and employees as authorized, for the ensuing year . The Board shall hold such stated and spe- cial meetings at such time as the Board may determine but at least once in each month . Three members of the Board shall constitute a quorum. (Amd. LL #6 , 87 , eff . 1/4/88 . ) 6, .4 POWERS AND DUTIES OF BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS It shall be its duty and said board of fire commissioners shall have power : I . To assume control and management of all apparatus , fire alarm systems , equipments , appliances , supplies , buildings and employees exclusively in the fire department service . 2 . To organize new companies and to disband any department company, subject to the approval of the common council ; to admit new members and to transfer members , upon application and cer- tification of company officers , from one company to another; to try, reprimand , suspend or expel any member, or officer of any company for cause . 3 . The board of fire commissioners may authorize and direct the payment of bills and accounts incurred by it and may make such rules and regulations in regards to the auditing and payment of such bills and accounts and for the payment of all amounts payable out of the moneys appropriated to the use of the board as it may deem necessary and proper, and the same shall be paid by the city chamberlain. The board shall file monthly with the common council a detailed statement of all bills and expenses Paid together with the origi- nal vouchers therefor and shall render to the common council at such other times as may be required either by the mayor or by the common council an itemized statement of all its receipts and dis- bursements properly classified and showing the balance on hand at the beginning and at the close of the period covered; and at the, close of each fiscal year it shall submit an annual state- ment , showing by suitable summaries , the expenses and income of the department . Whenever requested by either the mayor or the common council the board shall also furnish any additional infor- mation in regard to its work or the cost thereof. 4 . To submit to the common council , on or before the first day of May in each year, an estimate of the amount of money necessary to cover the expenses of maintenarice of the department, including all salaries and wages , equipments and supplies, and for the maintenance, heating , lighting and ordinary repairs of buildings . 5 . To make and promulgate , from time to time , such rules, regulations and by-laws as it may deem necessary and expedient for the government and discipline of the department, not Supp . #13 , 5/4/88 . C-VI-2 CHARTER § 6 .4 inconsistent with this Charter or the ordinances of the City of Ithaca or of the laws or constitution of this state or of the United States. 6 . To be trustees of all monies now constituting "the active firemen ' s relief fund" together with one-half of all monies that may hereafter be received by the City of Ithaca as a fire depart- ment tax on premiums on policies of foreign and alien fire insurance companies pursuant to sections 'five hundred fifty- three and five hundred fifty-four of the Insurance Law (except the amount payable under the provisions of such law to the firemen' s association of the State of New York) , together with any other monies, gifts or property whatsoever acquired for relief or benefit purposes, to be accumulated as a relief fund for sick, indigent or disabled firemen, with power to draw upon such fund for temporary relief and benefits only, as said board shall determine; said monies shall not be used for any other pur- poses, except that the board may, at any time, distribute such fire department tax monies so received equally among each of the volunteer fire companies of the City for the use and benefit of the Ithaca Fire Department and the 'company or companies comprising the same so long as the balance of said relief fund shall be at least the sum of ninety thousand dollars ($90 , 000 .00) . Said board shall have full power and authority to invest such funds in any investment legal for trust funds under the laws of the State of New York. At the close of each fiscal year and at such other times as the common council shall require, said board of fire commissioners as such trustees, shall submit to the com- mon council a detailed accounting of such fund. 7 . To be trustees of all monies now constituting the veteran volunteer firemen' s relief fund and to pay the interest thereon to the Veteran Volunteer Firemen ' s Association of Ithaca annually. Said board is further authorized to pay from the principal of such funds , from time to time, such amounts as it may deem necessary or desirable for the relief of any sick, indigent or disabled member of the Veteran Volunteer Firemen ' s Association of Ithaca, but the total amount so paid to any one member shall not exceed the sum of two hundred dollars ($200 .00 ) ; such expen- ditures from principal shall be made, however, only upon the writ- ten recommendation of the board of trustees and president of said association. Said Veteran Volunteer Firemen ' s Association of Ithaca is hereby authorized to adopt any further regulation or restriction relating to the expenditure of the principal of such fund, not inconsistent herewith, as it may deem desirable for the Supp. #11 , 5/7/86 . c-VI-3 6 .4 ITHACA CITY preservation of the fund and for the purpose of limiting properly the amount to be withdrawn and the use thereof. Said board of fire commissioners shall also pay to the Veteran Volunteer Firemen ' s Association of Ithaca on March lst and September Ist of each year one-half of all monies received by the City of Ithaca pursuant to the provisions of section 553 of the Insurance Law of the State of New York as a fire department tax on premiums on policies on foreign and alien fire insurance com- panies (except the amount payable under the provisions of such law to, the firemen" s association of the State of New York) . Said board shall have full power and authority to invest such funds in any investments legal for trust funds under the laws of the State of New York. At the close of each fiscal year and at such other times as the common council shall require, said board of fire commissioners and said Veteran Volunteer Firemen ' s Association of Ithaca, New York, shall submit to the common council a detailed accounting of such fund . 10. To divide the employees of the fire department, into pla- toons and prescribe the tours of duty for said employees,,- such tours of duty shall be in accordance with section one thousand fifteen of the Unconsolidated Laws, except that in the event of conflagrations or riots or other emergency said employees shall remain on duty subject to the orders of their superiors and shall receive an extra allowance based on their salary if they are required to perform their duties during such period of emergency at a time when they usually would be off duty or receive compensatory time off as, provided in section one thousand fifteen of the Unconsolidated Laws . B 6 .4 amd LL #1 , 85, § 16, 7/10/85; former Iffs 2 and 3 deleted and following 5s renumbered except 1 10 . 1 2 formerly 5 4 also amended . ] § 6 . 5 LIMITATION ON EXPENDITURES BY BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS Said board of fire commissioners shall in no year expend a sum or incur any indebtedness in excess of the amounts appropriated by the common council for the use of said fire department and the amounts made available pursuant to the local finance law and such commissioners shall be personally liable for any expenditure or indebtedness incurred in excess of such appropriations . § 6 .6 FIRE CHIEF AND PAID PERSONNEL The head o he Ithaca Fire Deartment shall be the fire chief. Supp. #11 , 5 7 86 . C-VI--4 CHARTER § 6 . 7 The fire chief shall be appointed and removable in the manner provided in § 2 . 27 of this Charter. The board of fire com- missioners shall prescribe the duties of the fire chief. There shall be within the department such deputy, assistant and other employee positions as in the judgment of the board are necessary and authorized by common council . The fire chief shall appoint all deputies, assistants and other employees of the department for indefinite terms, subject to discipline and dismissal in accor- dance with the Civil Service Law. The fire chief shall fix the compensation and prescribe the duties of such, deputies, assistants and other employees subject to the approval of the board and in accordance with any compensation plan and related rules established by common council . Any member of the Ithaca Fire Department who is appointed fire chief, deputy chief or assistant chief shall cease to be an active 'member of any company of the department . [Amd . LL #1 , 85, § 17, 7/10/'85 . 1 . § 6 . 7 BUNKERS AT FIRE STATIONS , WORKMEN ' S COMPENSATION COVERAGE The board of fire comissioners of the City of Ithaca is, hereby authorized to contract with student bunkers at the various fire stations so that said bunkers will be covered by Workmen ' s Compensation pursuant to Section 3 , Subdivision 1 , Group 19 and Section 50 of the Workmen ' s Compensation Law of the State of New York and such Workmen ' s Compensation coverage is hereby extended to said student bunkers . ANNOTATIONS TO ARTICLE VI : Cross-references Fire Chief; appoIntment. 52-27 References: Aiding other munIcIpalitles. Gen Mun L 5 209-d, 5 209-g- Conventions, attendance at. Gen, Mun L 5 77-b- Generally, firemen (and policemen). Gen Mun L Art 10. Holidays, paid. Unconsol L 5 1012-a. Hours of employment, maximum. unconsol L 5 1015. Vacations. Unconsol L f 1012. Volunteer firemen. Gen Mun L 5 200 et seq. attendance at trafnIng schools. Gen Mun L 5 72-g. civilservice, hearing required before removal, of exempt volunteer firemen. Civ Sere L 5 75(1)(b). coverage and benefits, Vol Firemen's Ben L 5 5. Workmen's compensation. Work Comp L f 151. Supp ,. #11 , 5/7/86 . C-VI-5 SOUTHERN CAYUGA LAKE INTERRAUNICIPAL WATER COMMISSION �* SIONu� TOWN'S OF DRYDEN ITHA A # LANSING -- VILLAGES OF C AYUGA HUGHt a im LANSING R 0, BOX 178 I'THACA, NEW YORK 14854 September 4 , 1990 SEP - t) Shirley a f:fw:e n p rt cm r Town of Ithaca 126 East Seneca St- 1 thsc.a, N. Y.. 1. 50 Dear Shirley: At about 6: 30 . m. , on August st 3l , 1990, at, 124 Woolf Lane there was an incident involving unauthorized hydrant usage cor the purpose of filling a swimming pool at that addresz. This incident cam to our attention because four customers called our answering servic; , reporting that they had no water. Upon investigation, was found a pool contractor using a hydrant, which was clearly marked: "wast of service" ,, tco fill this pool with a 2 1/2" f it hose. We asked them to disconnect from the ;hydrant, and they promptly did so. Besides causing . c;onve zience to our mutal water ustomers , other problems were caused: 1 . Depressurization o and therefore .taent:t al contamination of the higher parts of the system. . The risk of overworking ng c:com crnerut, of an already, sensitive y stc m this area is served by the Woolf Lane pump station. 3. The risk of system contamination through the unauthorized hydrant connection, since o backflow r v rater was being used. d. . Theft of rvi , s:laace no meter was tm"r:.l.ng used. 5. The incurrence of overtime by two of our field people (the problem initially sounded like a failure of the below-grade pump station, mcw two people were called li. to r atloco.uad. C om mei charm Offices N o&Copemllms � GEORGE J. C: tNtVE MAN Chairmcm HAROLD CASE 1402 Ecist Share DrNe MARGARET ARET Mwtc:EL"a,"wtEE„ Vice,Chairman JEANININE KIRK COM MISS SHIRLEY IRA FIEE9SPEH IERy Treasurer LAWRENCE, LIE'VEFT Rhoca, New York 14850 NC EIL DES H, Admin. a�dornirwi�iar,er THOMAS O'ROURHE" ( 277-0660 SHAGLER PHILR IC , Cc>nsratant JAMES SCHUG 6. Overtime on the part of a third laboratory person who ran tests on bacterial samples following the incident. In this particular instance, the more dangerous potentials apparently did not occur, since our bacteria tests were negative, and there seems to be no damage to equipment. However, as you can imagine, had those potentials been realized, we would be taking serious corrective measures today. Since the reprecussions from this type of incident can be health threatening, and because of the other problems I listed, I recommend that the Town take some sort of follow-up action_ In cases where Bolton Point Water or piping is involved, we bill the violator a flat rate of $100_ Sometimes , legal action is also considered. For your information, I have provided the following information: Pool Customer: Tim Ciaschi 1.24 Woolf Lane Ithaca, N. Y. 14850 Pool Contractor: Coral Isle Swim Pools, Inc. 2535 Vestal Parkway Fast Vestal, N. Y. 1.31350 Please contact me if I can provide any further information on this matter_ Sincerely, Jack Rueckheim Distribution Foreman xc: Dan Walker JR/pjo VILLAGE OF CAYUGA HEIGHTS 836 Haan haw Road Ithaca, Now, York 14850 November 30, 1990 Shirley Raffensperger, Supervisor Town of Ithaca 126 East Seneca Street Ithaca, NY 14850 Dear Shirley: Enclosed please find a copy of the proposed contract for Fire Protection in the Northeast portion of the Town of Ithaca. It is substantially similar to the previous contract, with the following exceptions: Instead of stating a formula for prorating of costs between the Village and, the Town, which we were, told was contrary to Town Law as it does not allow for a definitive amount for the Public Dearing, we will have a stated amount for each year. The amount will be computed as, follows: All fire department costs, exclusive of costs strictly for Village purposes, such as, fire inspection and Village hydrant flushing, will be apportioned between the Town and the Village utilizing the relative total assessed valuation in the respective areas, using the most recent common ,assessment role. Capital purchases will be billed according to the same schedule by which the Village is making the expenditure (e.g. ilf a truck is being bonded over 10 years the Town will pay their share on the same 10 year schedule). Debt service will be included in the billing. Fifteen percent will be added to the total billing to cover the Village's cost of overhead. Insofar as, the actual amount for the ye'ar's expenses are unknown, the Village will estimate the charges each Aprit, one year in advance of the contract year. Added or deducted to each year's contractual amount will be an adjustment for the discrepancy between estimated and actual expenses. The Town is not mandatedby the contract to pay this adjustment, however the yearly contract renewal will be contingent on the inclusion o,f said adjustment in the year's charges. If you have any questions regarding this contract please let me know'. Jeff re, /A, Silber Treasurer CONTRACT FOR FIRE PROTECTION THIS AGREEMENT made this day of December, 1990 , by and between the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca, acting as and for the First Protection District of said Town, party of the first part, and Village of Cayuga Heights, party of the second part. WHEREAS, there has been duly established in the Town of Ithaca a fire protection district embracing all of the territory in the said Town, and WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees of the Village of Cayuga Heights has all of the powers of a separate Board of Fire commissioners and operates as one of its governmental functions, the Cayuga Heights Fire Department, and WHEREAS, the party of the first part deems it desirable and in the public interest to contract with the party of the second part for fire protection and the party of the second part is willing to provide such fire protection outside of its own territory upon the terms and for the time herein stated, NOW THEREFORE, IT IS MUTUALLY AGREED AS FOLLOWS: 1. That subject to the limitations hereinafter specified, the Cayuga Heights Fire Department will respond to any call for the extinguishment of any fire or emergency medical incident occurring in the territory of the Town of Ithaca described as follows,, to wit: a. All of the area comprising Voting District No. 5 , being all of the territory lying between the east boundary of the Village of Cayuga Heights and the east boundary of the Town of Ithaca. b. All of that part of Voting District No. 4 which lies north of a line running parallel with the north boundary of said district and coinciding with the southernmost point of the south boundary of the premises upon which the Forest Home School previously stood (now a part of The Plantations) , excluding, nevertheless, the structure housing the Cornell University Filtration Plant. 2 . The party of the second part hereby agrees to furnish fire protection and emergency medical first response service for persons and property in the aforesaid area for the consideration hereinafter mentioned., 3 . in consideration of the fire protection given to the territory above described, pursuant to this contract, the party of the first part agrees to pay to the party of the, second part a payment on March 1 of each year', beginning March 1, 1991 , computed as follows : 19911 $5!f,000 .00 1992 to be determined 1993 to be determined 1994 to be determined 1995 to be determined The amounts to be determined, along with the motobodol'ogy used to compute the amount, will be provided in April, one year in advance of the contract year ( ie. information about the 1992 charge will be provided in April of 1991 ) . 4 . The party of the second part agrees to protect all Cayuga Heights Volunteer Firefighters who answer calls in the aforesaid area of the Town of Ithaca pursuant to this contract with proper and adequate coverage under Workmen's Compensation Insurance and Volunteer Firefighter's Benefit Law. 5. it is further understood and agreed that the consideration paid by the party of the first part to the party of the second part pursuant to this contract shall cover and include any liability of the Town of Ithaca for any loss or damage to, or expense incurred in the operation of fire apparatus, or other equipment belonging to the party of the second party, and the cost of any materials used in connection with any call for assistance. 6. The Ithaca Fire District hereby specifically agrees not to impose on the Village any obligations or duties relating to the inspection of buildings and properties for the purpose specified in the Education Law, the Multiple Residence Law and the Town Law and the term 'If-ire protection" as used in this agreement does not include any such inspection by the party of the second part, although the Village Fire Inspector may inspect within the Town in his discretion without securing further Town approval . 7 . The Town of Ithaca agrees to cooperate with the party of the second part in taking any reasonable action to carry out and implement a program of fire safety control prevention, including appropriate action to keep driveways , lanes and roads o-pen for fire trucks , providing, servicing, and testing fire hydrants which comply with the requirements of the New York Fire Insurance Rating organization, and requiring land owners and tenants within the territory to observe reasonable rules against accumulation of trash and 'g-arbage and combustible material on their property. 8 . It is expressly understood and agreed that the number of firefighters and the nature of equipment dispatched in answer to a call , the manner of fighting the fire, and other operations at the scene of the fire, are matters within the judgment of the Chief of the Cayuga Heights Fire Department and the other officers of the party of the second part who may be in charge at the time. 9 . This agreement shall take effect on the first day of January, 19�91 , and expire on the 31st day of December, 1991 , to be renewed for an additional four years on the same terms except with amount to be paid under paragraph 3 to be negotiable. IN WITNESS WHEREOF', the parties have caused this instrument to be executed by their duly authorized officers on the day and year first above written., TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF ITHACA BY its Supervisor ATTEST: Town Clerk BOARD OF TRUSTEES VILLAGE OF CAYUGA HEIGHTS BY_ its Mayor ATTEST: VT-1i-a'-"g-e Clerk Approved by resolution of the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca adopted on 1 0 Town Clerk Approved by resolution of the Village of Cayuga Heights adopted on 1990 Village Clerk VILLAGE OF CAYU A HEIGHTS 0*ffice Hours, 836 HANSHAW ROAD Telephom A"71W.rro NW S IRMO 1 rc � c Sundays January ', 199 , � �aF ITHACA N . Shirley Raffensperger SUperViSor, Tbwn of Ithaca 126 East Seneca Street Ithaca, N ' 14€50 Dear Shirley. Ewlosed please find a copy of the most recentprotection contrt In addition, as I mentl o,, thexe is the awe of uribined depreciation from the previous billing mem. 11hisdeprec ' ton totals $113,443, which would be billedt the rate of $12,699 to $24001 the next. 21 years. I propose that we .b.. cOntinUe this schedule, by adding the uneVmxW depreciation, to the armual billing. is would bring the total proposed for 1991 to $67,699. If you have any questionsplease do not hesitate to contact me. ,Ph7ely�/ ef,4" ?y// ,.. Silber sur, BARNEY, GROSSMAN, ROTH & DUBOW A-rTORNEY'_-, AT LAW 375 NORTH 7�CGA STREET PO BOX 6556 ITHACA. NEW YORK 14851-6556 NE'LsoN E ROTH (607) 273.6841 (607 72 83806 DAv,o,A C,"),inow p,0 Irr FOR SER,�.CE OF PAPERS� ROSANNE MAYER HUGM (, KFNT February 11 , 1991 RANr,AL,L E3 M-PCI,151 Mrs. Shirley Raffensper,ger Supervisor Town of Ithaca 126 East Seneca Street Ithaca, New York 14850 Dear Shirley: Pursuant to your request enclosed is a proposed letter for, the City of Ithaca to send to the Town regarding the plowing at the fire stations. We discussed this matter some time ago and I believe this letter includes the appropriate language to protect the Town, I have not insisted on the City having insurance because I believe they self-insure for part of their indebtedness and because, at least for the moment, the Town's insurance will probably cover us for any loss anyway. I did not include the specifics of the financial arrangements as I did not get that information from you when we last spoke. However, I would think it wise to include an outline as to what the cost is going to be. The cost could be changed from year to year if it becomes appropriate or the cost could be stated on the basis of a per occasion price (e.g. $50 . 00 for the plowing whenever it snows) . If you want anything else added to the agreement or wish to have any changes made please don't hesitate to give me a call . With best regards . Yours-very truly, JCB:bc Enc. ==HEAD OF CITY OF ITTVkCA The Honorable Shirley Raffensperqer Supervisor Town of Ithaca 126 East Seneca Street Ithaca, New York 14850 RE: Snow plowing at fire stations located in the Town of Ithaca Dear Supervisor Raffensperger: The City of Ithaca requests that the Town of Ithaca do the snow plowing on the paved areas for the fire stations operated by the City on Route 96B adjacent to Ithaca College and on Route 96 near the T' bins Commmity Hospital upon the following understandings: 1. The Town will plow the ranp areas and driveways of these stations. However, it is understood that the time when this plowing can occur will be subject to other requirements and demands on the Town's Highway Department to plow the Town highways and other highways within the Town. Accordingly, the City hereby waives any claim that it might have for itself, its agents, employees or others using the fire: stations, against the Town for failure to timely plow or adequately plow any of the areas surrounding the fire, stations and further agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the Town, its officers, employees and agents from any and all claims of any nature whatsoever brought by the City, its enployees, agents, invitees, or the public arising out of or alleging the failure of the Town to properly or timely plow said facilities. without limiting the foregoing the City agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the Town from any and all claims for personal injuries or damage to property that may arise out of or be based upon a claim that the Town failed to timely, properly, or adequately plow said facilities. 2. The City agrees to pay to the Town a sum of up to $60 per plowing, which amounts the parties agree shall be considered an operating expense of the fire department and shall be included as part of the budget of the City of Ithaca Fire Department. 3. This arrangement for plowing may be terminated by either the City or the Town at any time upon ten days prior written notice of such termination. Honorable Shirley Raffensperger 2 If these arrangements are satisfactory to the Town 1 would appreciate your so indicating by signing the enclosed copy of this letter and arranging for the plowing under the circumstances contemplated by this letter. Very truly yours, Benjamin Nichols Mayor The foregoing arrangements are acceptable. TOWN OF 1'TBACA By: Supervisor In ', hp Ithaca Journal,nar°lidar " Seh: :-Perribe1"° 1,991 Page 5M, R-0 u.jas ashcr r of the rf rdr. r r"( if they thin the City shorAd add ani, j fiPefighterE,; ti Os year, ,, u.. ... 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AM ITHACA FIRE DEPARTMENT PROPOSED 1992 BUDGET - 0% INCREASE 05101191 DATE PRINTED ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ACCOUNT 1989 1990 1941 1991 EST, 1992 REQUEST EXPENDED EXPENDED APPROPRIATED EXPENDITURE REQUESTED PERCENT PERSONAL SERVICES t0'5 SALARIES - ADHINISTRATION W3,227.00 $211,372.79 $259,152.003 14 5.11 X, 110 SALARIES - STAFF $1,797,401.00 $2,017,336.91 $2,231,312.00 $2,19 , 20,4 $ 51, 55,1$ 2M25% 125 OVERTIME $64,959.00 $18,172.93 $70,000.00 $57,374.55 $70,000.00 0.00% TOTAL PERSONAL SERVICES $2,015,587.00 $2,306,882.63 $2,580,484,00 $2,50!,132,37 $2,625,868,00 2.55% -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ITHACA FIRE DEPARTMENT PROPOSED 1992 BUDGET - 3% DECREASE 09/01191 DATE PRINTED ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------ ACCOUNT 1989 1990 1991 1991 EST, 1992' - REQUEST EXPENDED EXPLADED 'APPROPRIATED EXPENDITURE REQUESTED PERCENT ------- -------------- ---------------- PERSONAL SEERVICF','� 105 SALARIES - AGRINISTRATION $153,221.00 $211,372.79 $259,152.00 14 $ 21k SAX 110 SALARIES - STAFF $1,797,401.00 $2,017,325,91 $2,231,312.00 tl".", ,4 5 "'I'l"t 1425 OVERTIME $64,959.00 5711,172.93 $70,000.00 $671174.55 $70,000,00 0,00% TOTAL PERSONAL SERVICES $2,015,4987.00 $2,306,882.63 4-2,4'60,464Z $2,506,9j2.37 $2,527,376.00 -0,90% --------------------------------------------------I--------------------------------------------------------------- ITR,ACA FIRE DEPARTMENT PROPOSED 1932 BUDGET - 5X DECREASE 09,'01191 101/91 DATE PRINTED ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ACCOUNT 1989 1990 11991 1991 EST, 1592 RE,14'LEST EXPENDED EXPENDED APPROPRIATED EXPENDITURE REQUESTED FERCBT PERSONAL SERVICES 105 SALARIES - ADHINISTRATION $153,227.00 $211,372.79 $259,,152,00 110 SALARIES - SiTAFF $1,797,40130 $2,017,336.91 $2,241,312.00 125 OVERTIME $54,959.00 $78,,172.93 V0,000,00 $67,374.55 $70.000M 0,0011 TOTAL PERSONAL SERVICES $2,015,581-00 $2,,306,882-63 $2560,464.00 $2,506,112.37 $2,446, 152.00 -4,46% c, C a- > ,- "ILL r. L T1 song CITYCA OF ITHA ETERAN VOLUNTEE, VOLUME 10OCT- 19,91 I At the Captains meeting September 17, 1991 the Fire Chief informed those present that Mayor Ben Nichols will not even consider the 5. 751%, increase Fire budget-. Mayor Nichols is looking at the budget and maybe lower? That means: Two fare fighter vacancies will not be filled. Two anticipated retirement positions will not be filled. The Length of Service Awards program won't be fund The $2, 000 per Volunteer Company will be withheld.'The Mayor sawid. we could live off the % money. The annual recognition dinner where awards are given out to ,'u volunteer and career fire fighters would be sus P"'O The municipal training officer will not be filled. All training will be done by shafts if personnel are available- MITO New Volunteer members would not be accepted until next year, March i 199 be. This is due #� lack o�` protective equipment�! lack w / L Z of required training. The budget reduction will Force the closing of at least TWO fire StationsSix ' ern were ' ticaned eire will the Mayor look fair more" "ire Vet a M �wav , October 3 , 1 ,9c)1 Ms . Shirlev Raffensperger Town of Ithaca Supervisor 125 East Se neca Street Ithaca , New York 14850 Dear Ms , Raffensperqer : I have enclosed a copy of the Volunteer Response sheet dated Septe7her 16 , 1991 . As you can see Company 6 had 201 resnonses . Company is a very active Company . If because of City Budqet restraints 4 Career Personnel are not filled and the City has to consolidate all the Fire Fighting Forces at Fire Central would it he possih1vto have the Town of Ithaca Station 6 become a Volunteer Station? The City has a reserve fire engine which could he driven and operated by Volunteers . All have been trained in firefighting . They would need pimp training and maintenance care of a vehicle . This idea would keep the Town of Ithaca Station active , Mutual aid could he requested ;at every alarm from the City orEnfield and Truqansbtjrg if a worker ( serious Fire) was discovered by the first responding piece of fire apparatus . My taxes are high enough now and I believe the active Volunteers are chomping at the bit to have and maintain their own station--IF IT' S LEGAL. Thank you . Ly7an Baker 83P Coddinqtnn Road Ithaca , NY 140 20-6274 CC : Ed 017stead , Fire Chief James Mayer , Captain #6 Sep 10, 1991 Volunteer Response Page Company's, 1-9 Starting Date 07/01/91 Ending Date : 07/31/ BADGE NUMBER COMPANY NAME (LAST,FIRST MI . ) TOTAL RESPONSE 3883 1 CORNELIUS, DAVID H 3 329,5 1 JACKSON, ERNEST 21 42381 KAKAZU, GARY 3258 BAKER, LYMAN E 11 4266 TAYLOR, SCOT R 3,2 4065 3 MILLS, THOMAS B 3833 3 MILLS, DALE 6 4265 3 SKAWSSKI , JOHN W 2 4219 3 ZIMROT, ROBERT 4 3906 BARGHER, JOSEPH R 4241 4 AKEN, KIMBERLY J 9 4263 4 WALTERS, FRANCIS R 139 4206 4 CRANDALL, JR. , E . JAMES 4 4: 074 THOMAS K 14 4233 ANTOS, MICHAEL A 3006 5 NEIGH,, LYLE W 39 3940 5 WHITCOMB, IAN 7 4192 5 TIRSCHWELL, MATTHEW 4 4215 5 EVANS, EARL B 21 3793 ROGERS , JAMES K T T JR . , J'EFFjZF 3955 6 BENTZ, DAVID 14 4150 6 w ( 00 JR, DONALD E 11 4171 6 ELLEN 41 1,6 6 6 M. "fAMES L 4 � '98 6 GILi.,IGt:�,4, WILLIAM D 4 421'k., 6 SULLIVAN, PATRICK J 24 42166 JOSEPF, JAMES M 391 4240 BARBER, MICHAEL W 3305 7 BASSANELLI, SANTE .38 4103 -..,- 7 STRAMBA, JOSEPH 4236 9 PARNAPY, JEFF K 26 4249 9 NCENSIE, FREDERICK N L! 4,235 9 GOR N, KEVIN V 6 4182 9 CARPENTER, STUART: M 4 r. WO}AKCN FARMS � IUp C Ithaca, January 14, 1992 Ms. Shirley Raffensperger 139 Pine Tree Road Ithaca, NY 14850 Re: Fire "fax on Agricultural Assessments Dear Ms . Raffeneper er Since we last discussed this matter, we have checked into it further, and find that we comply with all requirements for its benefit . We believe that we cannot be denied this treatment Just because there are questions about the compliance of someone else. Please keep us posted on efforts to grant our exemption. Thank you, w g V7 .M. E(; SepteaMer 9 � Thy Ithaca Town Supervisor 126 East Seneca Street ltluawa,NY 14850 Attatched pleasefind a VAS IES FACT SHEET for Ithaca career firefighters. The training officer positions also vas The next Fire Commissioners meetin ; will be September8,1992.The Boardis stilla City Board member., Lymwi E.Baker,,Chairffian BFC David M. Burbank ITHACA PAID president RRE Fi,GHTEiRs ASSOCIATION [iomw 607-272-4693 Homp F�''ax: 607 277 4636 LOCAL 737 Fir ehu)use� � 607-273-582 1 fl P.O. Box 711 Ernst Kiupa ITHACA, NEw YORK 14851-,0711 V�ce-Preskior)t (607) 272-4835 [VOICE & FAX] WiflVamj 1-. lBaker sec)Tro�-ls. A T Vacancies Fact Sheet Manning History: _Fhd(4,Tblq,� 1985 44 1986 44 1987 44 1988 44 19 'c/ 48, 1990 52 199 1 52 1992 482 ➢ 1=irc fighrer stat"fing held stcadyat 44 t'Or 16 years.Thu 1989 e hange to ,48 and the 11)90 change, to 52 came as a result of the arduous ef'fiws of Ithaca's I)a1d kle I sghtcrs, Ithaca's'Volunwers 0Aho Strongly y the increases), and tile Ytre Chief. All three worked with the Fluman Services(,'ornni"Htce and (,ornmon Council uo add these pmi6ons 2, W, now havc 48 fire fighwcs"on the lxxAs " In malty, we only have 46 fire t1glvcrs available fm duiy. There are two firefighters of'I'due to on-duty injurics, At lease one of these vvill most hke)y never return to duty. Unfilled Vacancies: Nllm &WiLdl Russell Brarm 4/elf" Albert Miller 2192 Fred "Yodd 8/9 1 (,amdlo Bordom 1/91 Last Firefighters 1-1 ire d: Name I I i.I j Donald Reynolds 8/91 cd provrl�m'd 819M Mahlon Ifish. jt. 8/91 Dmrfld Moore Who rr6rod 8/9w "Olff due to on-duty injuty: N a t n ti" Fu ks"ard hi'med will mmr hkely mt remfT to WOI-k G statil" mdllown Questions & Answers How many career fire fighters are there now? Currently we have 48 career fire fighters. However, two have been injured on duty. One will most likely never return to work. The status of the other is unknown. Why are the additional fire fighters needed? Safety: The number of fire fighters who respond to each structure fire alarm is critically low. There are many tasks which must be completed during the first few critical minutes of a fire. If these tasks are not completed, building occupants and interior fire fighters are at serious risk. Furthermore, a substantial percentage of the alarms we respond to occur while our fire fighters are already on the scene of another incident.This compounds the problem of being spread too thin. r Retirements. There are many inevitable retirements which will occur between now and the end of 1993: Of those eligible to retire in 1993, it is entire l possible that seven or more will do so. Overtime: Ithaca's career fire fighters play no role in the budgeting process. It would seem, however, that overtime costs will shoot through the roof as the number of vacancies increases. Volunteers: Ithaca's volunteer fire fighters and bunkers play an important role in the department, however the number of"active" volunteers who arrive at our fires is diminishing. We're in the process of helping to develop ways to better account for how many volunteers and bunkers actually show up at our alarms. The current response statistics are not entirely accurate and create a false sense of adequate manning levels. How long does it take to get a newly hired fire fighter assigned to a shift? The answer to this should be broken down into two elements: Hiring: The actual hiring process involves getting the certified civil service list from which to hire, interviews, physicals, etc. This can take several months. Training. From the point when a commitment is made to hire a new firefighter, it will take several more months before the new fire Fighter actually assumes a position on one of the shifts. There's a long process which includes academy training, local training, etc. The attached "Vacancy Fact Sheet" shows the last two fire fighters hired. They filled positions which had been vacant since August, 1990. These two fire fighters weren't actually hired until August, 1991. They were assigned to a shift in January, 1992. Therefore, the vacancies existed for 17 months. OF 1p, FINAL TOWN OF ITHACA 77% 126 EAST SENECA STREET, ITHACA, N.Y. 14850 .............. ....................................... P TOWN CLERK 273-1721 HIGHWAY 273--1656 PARKS 273-8035 ENUNEERING 273-1747 PLANNING 273-1747 ZONING 273-1747 October 1 , 1992 Lyman E. Baker 838 Coddington Road Ithaca, NY 14850 Stuart Grinnell 528 Warren Road Ithaca, NY 14850 Gentlemen: I have, in recent weeks , received a number of communications concerning the City of Ithaca Fire Department. Included have been a VACANCIES FACT SHEET, a copy of a letter from Ed Olmstead to Mayor Nichols re the 1993 Fire Department Budget, a statement from the volunteers and copies of the Board of Fire Commissioners meeting minutes . It is difficult to discern from this material the direction the Fire Department budget is taking this year and, especially, the role that the Commissioners are playing in decision making in such matters as vacancies, particularly that of the Training Officer. I have, in the past, attended meetings of the Commissioners when budget matters were being finalized; Commissioner Jim Mayer usually informed me of those meetings . While I know that Commissioners from the Town have always served us well in these matters, as I know you do, Jim thought my coming was helpful . I would appreciate your letting me know if and when my attendance at comparable meetings this year might be valuable in representing the interests of Town of Ithaca residents who receive fire services under the contract we have with the City of Ithaca. Thank you for your continuing service to the Town of Ithaca and the community at large in your role as Fire Commissioners . Very truly yours, Shirley A. Raffensperger Supervisor SAR: jlh FEB 2 4 193 `M° TC!, CITY OF 1"T"HACI 4a, ITHA A, Nr=W "tfORK 14850 OFF"CE OF TELEPHONE FIRE CHEF MEMORANDUM (607)2721234 TO: irl.,ey Raffensperger, 'Town Supervisor T"itC72 dward M. Olmstead, Jr . , Fire Chief DATE : 2/2.3/9.3 SUBJECT: Your Letter Dated 2/12/93 concerning Fire Department Services to the 'Town of Ithaca I wish to confirm our telephone conversation of last wee following your return from the Association of Towns Conference. I am very distressed with the content of your letter, particularly the question of our level o'f service to the Town . You and I have discussed this matter several times in the past 2 years, and I want to reaffirm what ;I have consistently stated to you:. The Ithaca Fire Department is in full compliance with the terms and conditions of the Fire Protection Agreements between the City and "Town of Ithaca, both in terms of technical. compliance and with the spirit and purpose of the Agreement . O'f this , there as no question whatsoever. The Ithaca fare Department does not differentiate, in any way, between the City and the Town . We treat the entire emergency service area as a single entity. If today, the City and "Town were 'to merge into a single local government, there would not be any change in our operations and procedures . 'Those procedures arc.=; based on sound tactical and strategic parameters that work throughout the service area . Prior to the current agreement being in place, the Town through contract, specified a level of service that was not supportable through any method of resource deployment . We found that agreement both unworkable and dangerous to troth public and personnel . The prerni.se for the current agreement was that the Town desired a level, of service equal to that found in the City, and a willingness to financially participate in such an arrangement . The resulting agreement accomplishes those goals and provides us with a much more sensible system of resource deployment . It is unfortunate that some members of Company #6 have chosen to rais-e what appear to, be unfounded allegations with you, particularly since the Company has never brought those issues 'An Utziaai f}yvp oriunoy fll;rriprnr or mO ,m,Af*rr:n3,rvr Ac7E Dn Fi.dram' o ReJcya,Er+.uC Pal,yr F Shirley Raffesnperger, 2/23/93 Page 2 forward to either me or the Board of Fire Commissioners . I must sincerely question the motives of such an action, as I hope you would. I have made 2 verbal and 1 written request to Captain Jim Rogers to meet with the officers of Company #6 to get to the bottom of this matter. There has been no response to that request as of this date. As I told you during our phone conversation, Captain Rogers expressed displeasure that he had not been afforded the opportunity to review your letter to me prior to its delivery, and he has stated that he will not meet until he has seen the letter. I have provided him with a copy to expedite the process . I will be providing you with a response to the many questions you have raised in your letter. The response will come in 2 parts with the first part concerning those questions that are readily answerable. The second part will take a bit longer as you are. asking us to provide you with some statistical analysis of response times, etc. Let me be clear that these responses are intended for your information and the information of the Town Board. It is not my intention that you provide Company #6 with answers to questions they have raised. I do not believe that such an information route is beneficial or productive for the Fire Department or the Community. For us not to facilitate direct interaction of the staff and Fire Commissioners with the officers and members of Company #6 can only serve to undermine the integrity of the Fire Department and its operations . Let me say in closing that I very much regret that doubts have been raised by members of the Ithaca Fire Department as to the quality of our service to the Town of Ithaca and to the citizens of our community. Let me also repeat, with emphasis added, that I am available to meet with you and the Town Board as well as any residents of the Town Of Ithaca at any time that is necessary or convenient. I have made this offer repeatedly, and there have been few takers . The most effective way to answer questions about the operations and policies of the Fire Department is to ask the Fire Chief. To do otherwise is a disservice to the Department and the Community. Please call me if you have any questions . CC: Board of Fire Commissioners Mayor Nichols Town of Ithaca Board DC Wilbur DC Dorman VC Lynch File OF TOWN' OF ITHACA 0 21 126 EAST SENECA STREET, ITHACA, NY, 14850 V V/ 1 ............................ ENUNEN 273-1747 TOWN CLERK 27 T H�GHWAY 273-1656 PARKS Z73-8 ER, G PLANN�N 27 February 26 , 1993 Edward M. Olmstead , Jr . Fire Chief City of Ithaca 310 West Green Street Ithaca , NY 14850 Dear Ed ; I ' ve received your memorandum of February 23 , 1993 , concerning my letter of February 12 . 1 believe it is important to note that , as I indicated clearly in my letter , the information I queried you about came from numerous sources and certainly not exclusively from any one Company or organization. I look forward to the information you indicate will be forthcoming . After that material is received , I will be glad to schedule a meeting with you and the Ithaca Town Board if you believe it would be useful . I was surprised to learn from Captain Jim Rogers that you had asked him to request that I attend a meeting of Company 6 , with you and others attending . I cannot attend that meeting scheduled for March 8 ; 1 will be out -of- town that day and , if I were to return that evening , would be obligated to attend the regular Town Board meeting at 5 : 30 p. m. It was not clear to me as to the purpose of my attendance at such a meeting but , if you believe it would be constructive , please let me know of possible dates . Very truly yours , dva a Shirley A! Raffensperger Supervisor cc : Board of Fire Commissioners Mayor Benjamin Nichols -''' Deputy Chief Wilbur -` Deputy Chief Dorman -' Volunteer Coordinator Lynch Ithaca Town Board Members ,,'' Captain Jim Rogers ,'', ir CITY OF 11THACA w ,n _a E-ST G rR IE"E. N S 7 r I FS;E'T NTHiA A, NEW YORK 14850 PrP FIC,E OF rE3 p607)272 1234 FIRE CHIEF" FAX(607)272-2793 51 SEP 91 Mrs . Shirley Eaffensperer, Supervisor "down of Ithaca 125 East Seneca Street Ithaca, New York 14550 Dear Shirley: Thank you for setti n FINNA � w o CITY IT A 'A I"m`HIA SVA, NEW YORK 1 4850 V'EI E II-1ON Eka111;1�2706576 CiM N BM:C�r,4.",MF' � T H E eaM'Y'E'1cSLLE R FM Oq 27'-"7:3 8 September 30, 1993 Mrs . Shirley Raffensperger Supervisor, `fon of Ithaca 126 East. Seneca Street. Ithaca, New fork 148517 Hear Shirley: To assist you in the preparation of your 1994 Town Budget, present herein are the 1944Fire Protection Contract component amounts . l qq,; A. The original contract; dial not include an estimate for 1994 , the cont.ract:, amendment dated January 1., 1990 included a 1992 base cost of $4 , 125 , 737 . The base 1992 cost used to establish the 1994 contract payment has been adjusted to reflect the deletion of the Training Officer and two Fire Fighter hter pos tions which were not funded in the 1993 final budget ., The amended base. :for 1993 of $4 , 037 , 266, when related to actual 1992 costs of $4 , 1017 , 032 is within the over $4, 239 , 129 and 5% under $3, 835 , 402 . The Town ' s share of 27°° thereof is $1 , 090 , 062 . $1,090,062 Debt Service 1994 Issue. 1 $348, 750 issued May 1 , 1991 6 . 40% Due 4,/1/92 -- 4/1/99 Principal. $37 , 000 Interest $16, 233 $63 , 288 @27% 14,383 Ql e $365, 11170 issued 7/16/91 at @ 6 . 29% Due 7/16/92 Principal $48, 125 Interest $18, 768 $66, 893 @ 27 18,161 B. The "Town ' s 76 share of capital indebtedness for .new fire station construction 154,765 Total interest due $122 , 693 @ 6 . 40% effective rate Principal _fQQ Tota $221. , 09:3 "An FtiM«6a[Qpsr^um y En p.Hl¢,ou w tf i tri AttimoMair,h?twn PmvrWxT W#M00 W'tip�M�e �r� � � �rr Mrs . Shirley Raffensperger September 30, 1993 Supervisor, Town of Ithaca 126 East Seneca Street Ithaca, New York 14850 Page 2 C. The Town' s 27% share of capital indebtedness for the renovations of existing stations of 25,622 Total interest due $53,436 @ 6 .40% effective rate Principal 41,460_ Total $94, 896 D. Debt Service on Exhaust Extraction Units 2,216 Total interest due $4, 708 @ 6 .40% Principal 3 ,500 Total $8,208 E. Debt Service on New Fire Equipment per Amended Equipment Replacement Schedule A. New Fire Pumper $275, 000 B. New Ladder Truck 625. 000 Total $900, 000 Financed @ 2 . 70% for 1 year 1994 Payment of Interest only $24,300 @ 27% 6,561 Total 1994 Contract $1,311,675 Should you have any question in this regard, please do not hesitate to contact my office at 274-6577. est Rega ds Dominick R. Caf illo City Controlle DRC:cs xc: Fire Chief Wilbur ANALYSIS 1992 ACTUAL FIRE DEPARTMENT EXPENDITURES FIRE DEPARTMENT LINE ITEMS A3410-105 Administration $ 228, 417 A3410-110 Staff 2 ,280, 420 A3410-125 Overtime 100, 177 A3410-215 Vehicles -0- A3410--225 Other Equipment 6, 879 A3410-405 Telephone 7 , 772 A341:0-410 Utilities 75, 311 A3410-415 clothing 36, 682 A3410-420 Gas & Oil 15, 877 A3410-425 Office Expense 7 , 256 A3410-435 Contracts 41,257 A3410-440 Staff Development 11,568 A3410-445 Travel -0-- A3410-450 Advertising 268 A3410-460 Program Supplies 12, 732 A3410-470 Rental 1,578 A3410-475 Property Maintenance 19, 317 A3410-476 Equipment Maintenance 68,593 A3410-477 Equipment Parts 39, 739 A3410-480 Building Supplies 5, 788 A3410-700 Prior Year Encumbrances 65, 238 A3410-720 Prior Year Equipment -0- Total $3, 024, 869 Balance Forward $3, 024,869 Employee Benefits Social Security - Total Salaries $2, 609, 014 $2, 609 , 014 @ 7 . 65 199,590 Fire Retirement 304, 121 Workers Compensation $2, 609 , 104 @ 6 .56/100 171, 157 Health Insurance 283, 878 Unallocated Insurance $3, 983, 615 3,983, 615 Fire Actual Other 22,212,946 Total General Fund Actual 17 . 94% 65,472 Volunteer Firemen Coverage 42, 423 • Fire Vehicle Damage 6, 027 EMS Liability Coverage 2 , 495 Total Insurance Cost 116,417 (Apportioned to Fire Department) TOTAL $4, 100, 032 Total Base Per Contract $4, 037,266 (a) 105% $4,239 . 129 $4, 100, 032 Actual Cost (within 105% window) $3, 835, 402 (a) 1993 Contract Base $4, 125,737 Less : Vacant Training Officer 47,299 2 Vacant Fire Fighters 41 , 172 $4,037,266 Positions not funded in 1992 City Budget Dominick R. Cafferillo September 30, 1993 1, 1' AL CITY OF ITHACA 101-.3 EAST GREENJ STREET o.ff RCE O@" IIT'HiACA, NEW YORK *14850 `x 4;11 k h""B'TONI::. (607)274-6576 November 2 , 1993 Shirley Raffensperger Town Supervisor Town of Ithaca 126 Eas,t Seneca Street:. Ithaca, New York 14850 Deas,. Shirley: Please find herewith a copy of the �revised and original. Equipment Replacement, 3c'hedul(�s provided November 2 , 1993 . Should you have any questions in .this regard, please do not hesitate 'to contact iny office . Best, Regards , ,J Do��G.11li k R. Q era..:f10 City coTntro1.", r DRC., cs Enclosure 'An Equal c?yr{acdijnvly Employer with rwt Affirnrx;,rohvo Action P¢ad,Ml,rn' Hecy^Iod(";up')w CITY OF 1TH� C� 310 WEST GREEN! S""FREET ITHACA, NEW YORK 14850 c MCE TEL (607)272-1234 FIRE CHIEF FAX(607)2'72-2793 MEMORANDUM TO: Domminick Cafferillo, City Controller FROM; J. Thomas Dorman, Deputy Fire Chief )"M DATE : November, 2, 19'9.3 SUBJECT: Apparatus Replacement schedule Attached is the updated a eplament schedule for the Fire Department ' s Major ,apparatus have also enclosed the 1992 replacement schedule from which CommonCouncil approved the purchase of a new pumper and aerial. . As you can see, the intent was to sell Engine 904 after the delivery of the new pumper. This delivery was anticipated in 1.9'93 but will not be until. 1994 . Engine 904 can be sold whenever DPW changes the tires. Also, the intent was to sell. one aerial apparatus after the delivery of bath new aerials . These replacements were scheduled for 199:3 and 1994. but have been rescheduled for 1994 and 1995 In 1995 the Department should have one aerial. apparatus for sale and one aerial apparatus in reserve status .. "dkap�;c4d 8 'h�Pcroritnnity F rup ipear with ave ilnv'rvuiivf°Ar,lia.7rr N"rmryr mi"` (iocry*od Paper CITY OF ITHACA 310 WEST GREEN STREET ITHACA, NEW YORK 14850 OFFICEOF TEL (607)272-1234 FIRE CHIEF FAX(607)272-2793 FLEET STATUS - MAJOR APPARATUS November 2, 1993 YEAR+ 15 YR. REPLACE ID VEHICLE TYPE PURCHASED REPLACE SCHEDULED COMMENTS 901 PUMPER 1989 2004 2004 902* PUMPER 1971 904+ PUMPER 1968 - 905 PUMPER 1985 2000 2000 906 PUMPER 1989 2004 2004 907 PUMPER 1982 1997 1997 909 PUMPER 1976 1991 1994 * 933 AERIAL 1976 1991 1995 939 AERIAL 1972 1987 1994 * 944 HEAVY RESCUE 1990 2005 2005 *902 RESERVE PUMPER. DUE TO MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES AND OTHER t EVENTS, 902 IS IN SERVICE APPROXIMATELY 80% OF THE TIME. THE REPLACEMENT SCHEDULE DOES NOT APPLY TO RESERVE APPARATUS SINCE THE OLDEST PUMPER REPLACED WOULD BECOME A-RESERVE PUMPER AND ONE OF THE RESERVE PUMPERS DISPOSED. +904 IS CURRENTLY AT DPW AWAITING REMOVAL OF GOOD TIRES PRIOR TO BEING SOLD. -An Equal Opportunity Employer with an Affirmative Action Program' Recycled Paper Av 93 CITY OF ITHACA 310 WEST GREEN STREET ITHACA, NEW YORK 9 48SO OFFICE OF TEL (647)272-1234 FIRE CHIEF ;- FAX(647)272-2793 FLEET STATUS - MAJOR APPARATUS - ASSUMING 1994 REPLACEMENTS YEAR 15 YR. REPLACE ID # VEHICLE TYPE PURCHASED REPLACE SCHEDULED COMMENTS 901 PUMPER 1989 2004 2004 902* PUMPER 1971 904* PUMPER 1976 OLD #909 905 PUMPER 1985 2000 2000 _ 906 PUMPER 1989 2004 2004 907 PUMPER 19.82 1997 1997 909 PUMPER 1994 2009 2009 933 AERIAL 1976 1991 1995 939 AERIAL 1994 2009 2009 931* AERIAL 1972 OLD #939 944 HEAVY RESCUE 1990 2005 2005 *RESERVE APPARATUS AFTER DELIVERY OF THE 1994 PUMPER, ENGINE 902 AND ENGINE 904 WILL REMAIN IN RESERVE STATUS. THE PUMPER SCHEDULED TO BE SOLD (#904) SHOULD BE DISPOSED OF PRIOR TO DELIVERY OF THE 1994 PUMPER. ASSUMING THE REPLACEMENT SCHEDULE ABOVE, IN 1995, AFTER THE DELIVERY OF BOTH AERIAL APPARATUS (ONE IN 1994 AND ONE IN 1995) , ONE OF THE OLDER AERIALS WOULD BE DISPOSED OF AND ONE WOULD REMAIN AS A RESERVE AERIAL, 'An Equal Opportunity Employer with an Allirmalive Action Program' �.rl� Recyded Paper u. i �DINAL 5222 } Vii E 9 ,. f STATE OF NEW YORE INSURANCE DEPARTMENT Agency Building One aALVATORE R. CURIALE The Governor Nelson A. Rockefeller Superintendent of Insurance Enpure State Plaza Albany, New York. 12257 JANUARY 5, 199:4 MRS SHIRLEY RAF ENSP'IERGiE.R SUPERVISOR 126 EAST SENECA ST I THACA NY 1485o RIE: ITHACA TOWN FIRE PROTECTION G''GSTRICT (ENCLOSED IS A LISTING OF THE POSTAL ZONES AND STREETS OR ROADS IDENTIFIED AS BEING WITHIN THE TERRITORY INDICATED. *(SEE NOTE-BELOW) . OPPOSITE EACH STREET OR ROAD(, APPEARS THE FIRE CODE NUMBER ASSIGNED TO THIS TERRITORY. THIS INFORMATION I5 USED TO PROPERLY ALL01C'ATE FOREIGN FIRE INSURANCE PREMIUM ("2';") TAX MONIES, AN EXPLANATION OF THIS PROCESS IS ATTACHED. PLEASE REVIEW THE ENCLOSED INFORMATION) FOR ANY NECESSARY ADD IITIONS OR CCRRECTIDNS. THE LISTING SHOULD BE REVIEWED FOR THE: FOLLCWING,, 1. ARE ALL. THE STREETS OR ROADS WITHIN THE TERRITORY LISTED,? 2. ARE THOSE STREETS OR ROADS WHICH MAY BE ADDRESSED THROUGH DIFFERENT POST OFFICES LISTED SEPARATELY UNDER EACH APPLICABLE ZIP CODE? ?. ARE THOSE STREETS OR ROADS WHICH CROSS TERRITORIAL BOUNDARY LINES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED? FOR SUCH S'TREET'S OR ROADS THE BEGINNING AND ENDING ADDRESS NUMBERS 'WITHIN "THE TERRITORY SHOULD BE SHOWN. IN THE ABSENCE OF AN EXISTING NUMBERING SYS'T'EM AN ALTERIN!ATE', METHOD OF IDENTIFICATION MUST BE USED, IF THE BOUNDARIES CANNOT BE DESCRIBED, INDICATE "(PARTIAL) ", 4. ARE MAJOR BUILDING GROUPS, SUCH AS APARTMENT' COMPLEXES, SHOPPING CENTERS, INDUSTRIAL PARKS, ETC. WHICH MAY BE ADDRESSED WITHOUT STREET REFERENCE LISTED AS SEPARATE ITEMS. UNDER THE'. APPLICABLE ZIP CODE? ANY NECESSARY CORRECTIONS OR ADDITIONS SHOULD BE NOTED O'IN THE LISTING. 'THE LISTING, TOGETHER WITH THE NAME AND ADDRESS OF THE RE,VIEWE,R„ SHOULD BE RETURNED TO THE ADDRESS SHOWN BELOW', BEFORE MARCH 2.5, 1994. QUESTIONS CONCERNING THESE LISTINGS SHOULD BE DIRECTED "f'O MR. EARL C. MILLER, ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF TAXES AND ACCOUNTS, TELEPHONE NUMBER (518)+474-8705„ AT THE ADDRESS SHOWN BELOW. BUREAU OF TAXES AND, ACCOUNTS NEW 'YO'R'K STATE INSURANCE DEPARTMENT AGENCY BUILDING ONE THE NELSON A. ROCKEFELLER EMPIRE STATE PLAZA ALBANY, NEW YORK 12257 *NOTE. THE INSURANCE DEPARTMENT FIRE CODE NUMBERS ARE ASSIGNED TO,, AND THE "'2%" TAX DISTRIBUTION IS BASED ON, TERRITORIES; I, E. CITY, VILLAGE, FIRE DISTRICT OR FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT. THESE ARE SEPARATE AND DISTINCT TERRITORIES WHICH ARE. EITHER INCORPORATED AREAS OR SPECIAL DISTRICTS CREATED PURSUANT TO PROVISIONS OF LAW, STREET IDENTIFICATIONS ARE MADE USING THE FIRIE CODE NUMBER' ASSIGNED TO THE TERRITORY. IN MANY INSTANCES A FIRE (DEPARTMENT CR FIRE COMPANY PROTECTS MORE THAN ONE TERRITORY OR PORTIONS OF TERRITORIES. THE TERMS "FIRE DISTRICT" OR "FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT" SHOULD NOT BE CONFUSED WITH THE OVERALL AREA OF FIRE PROTECTION RESPO'NSTBIL.ITY OF SUCH A FIRE DEPARTMENT OR FIRE COMPANY, This Department administers a tax distribution program whereby foreign insurance companies (companies licensed to do business in this state, but chartered under the laws of `another state) must pay a tax on fire insurance premiums to the fire department of the city-, village, fire district, or fire protection district within which an insured risk is located. This tax is commonly called the "2V tax. In order to accomplish this, insurers or their agents must properly identify the name of 'the authorized territory (city, village, fire district, or fire protection district) for each policy of fire insurance - issued. The name is converted to a fire code number using a fire code manual published by this Department. This is done to facilitate the reporting and payment of the tax. We have identified areas within the State in which miscodings have developed, resulting in improper payments of the tax. The major cause of the miscoding is the use of a mailing address -(zip code locality name) in assigning the fire code number. Investigations suggested that if an authorized territory has a name different from a mailing address within it, half of the fire premiums - may be improperly allocated. To counter this problem, and to simplify the identification process, in April 1982 a project 'was begun . to compile a directory of all the state' s streets and roads which would indicate the territorial location of each such street or road. Each authorized territory was asked to submit a listing of all streets and roads contained within the territory, together with the zip code number of the post office through which each street or road would be addressed. An identification of streets or roads which crossed territorial lines was also requested. With the information submitted a supplement to the fire code manual was issued listing zip codes, the names of streets and roads within the zip code and the fire code number for each street or road. Periodically, as additional information has been submitted, up=dated issues have been made. 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V) } Z -'et P" ,-e AAA.,,C Ja 144 Northview Road Ithaca, NY 14850 July 7, 1990 Mrs. Shirley Raffensperger Ithaca Town Supervisor Town of Ithaca Office 126 East Seneca, Street Ithaca, NY 14850 Dear Shirley: Perhaps you can pass this letter on to the right person. I do not know who it is. For many months now the front yard of the house at 229 Coddington Road has often resembled a junk yard, with anywhere, from one to four old cars, some of them appearing to be used for salvage purposes only, parked between the house and the road. This operation surely detracts from property values in the neighborhood and I suspect it violates some Town public nuisance ordinance. If you can look into this situation I, and all our neighbors, will appreciate it. Sincerely, e, (ZA41'7` ry Dale Corson --. n�P.'I�.�1N �I7R'�I 'v l -'"iL4.�•'SL�X."-'. "AdIV it •o '' �{ • •�.. ;,. 3aJ^ ¢iii �9 8„4hg^� JL� m b P inmm r z r k Ma .41 W ok lyl/1 In a oua W7� a� -1. 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Aft(.ar num-roes 'unsuccessful eff"orts to elicit voluntary cooperat.'Lon with the Town's pro�rty maintenzmce lziw, the 11k,vai charged the,, owner with a 'violation of that ordinance and the rAoier pled guilty to the charc e. fie received, from the court, a on(-,,, year iii ditional discliarge effective February 1.6, 1990. On April. 6, the Ttwn determined he was again in violation, notified the mier mid tJ-ien made a dete=.nation that the property had been cleaned up as of April .1.0. I have disciissed ymr canplain with Andy Frost, our Zoning Officer. 1-le and John Bamey, Attorney to the Tcmi, will investigate %bat the 'I'mm's lecjal rights are under tlie terms of the conditional discharge and how we may proceed. to require immdiate ccal)1iiance witli the Town's requlations. if the Situation Ms not L*min resolvfad in as reasonable period, will yoi i let m know? Sincerely, Shirley A. Raffensperger Sur>erviscar SAR/js cc: Andy Frost John Baxney FINAL JU'. 7 JUL 14 1990 110 E. Buttermilk Falls ITHACA NY 14860 (607) 273-3947 Shirley, Raffensperger, Supervisor Ithaca Town Board 1,26 East Seneca St. ITHACA NY 14850 Re: Buttermilk Falls B&B, This is to urge 'the Town to negotlate - not litigate - our dispute with Mr, Frost about Building Code interpretation. The code does not require two exits from 2nd floor rooms with suitable windows and "_an interior stairway leading directly to the exterior, having no more than one opening to a co"Idor an each story...". The grey word Js "carrldar'% Our stairway ends at, the front door, with openings to bedrooms and a bath on the second floor, and openings to a dining room living room and hallway on, the first floor. Only that I 'floor hallway opening is to a 4eorrJdor* as defined In 9606.3. 1 contend 'that complies with the Code, Moreover, exterior wall's are brick, with fire-resistant solidplank/p�laster interior partitions -- and smoke alarms 'to provide early warning. Mr. Frost claims our combination, of stairway and windows does not comply with the Code, but declines to write precisely what is lacking or faulty. We want to resolve that dispute without engaging In, more costly litigation, Allen W. Hayes 14 September 12, 1090 Mrs. Shirley Raffensperger, Town Supervisor 126 E. Seneca Street Ithaca, New York, 14850 Dear Mrs. Raffensperger: '11-tank you for talking on the phone with ine over this past -weekend and for returning my calls so—promptly. Once again I do apologize for the call late on Saturday night. This is to notify you that the huge amount of garbage in frasof 248-250 Pennsylvania Road is still there, after nearly two weeks. There are about 5 cans and equally as many bags, that are at this time torn open and strewn all over the road and grass. As I nentioned to you, I had thought that calling the Alcoholic Beverage Control Office, and reporting the incidents of Beer (etc.) being sold from private residences, might be of some interest to them. I did call; the person I talked to seemed to think that they mig ,)it be able to investigate; and asked for the nunbers of the houses and I gave them to her. I have driven over the road to make sure of the correct addresses. If you would like them, they are: 220--227--235--248--250-- 258--262--270--271 All on Pennsylvania Ave. I do hope that you will be able to talk to the Sheriff,, in person, and tell him what as serious situation this is growing into. Mail boxes and mail being damaged and destroyed, objects and beer being thrown at me while driving by, with a Deputy only as few feet away; plus maybe more than 300 students milling aroUT4, drinking with nothing to do; could make for a. very serious, riotous problem. Once again, I thank you for your prompt attention to this matter. Sincerely, Nbry Louise Thorpe 257 Pennsylvania Ave. Ithaca, Now York 14850 np 493 Five Mile Drive Ithaca, N. Y. 14850 11./2 °g Mrs. Shirley Raffensperger, Supervisor Town of ithama, 139 Pine Tree Road 7thaca, N . Y . 14850 DearRaffensburger, We have written Mr. Andrew Frost , Zoning Officer for the Town of rthaca in regard to our property at 493 Five Mile Dr. .1le presently were given �her-Y ission to liv-Jour new mobile home here while I (Stephen) am buildinE a new home on the lot., Our time expires in January 1991 . it are senior citizens , 72 and 6b" ;a of age , Stephen is a disabled veteran and has mary medical problems including arecently diagnosed heart attack . We are low an funds to complete oubhome ard have been approved by Habitat for Humanity . They will be compJeting our home but need time ., No have asked Mr. Frost for a minimum of 6 months extension to live in our mobile home while our new home is completed . 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Smith 104 Skyvue Road Ithaca, New York 14850 Dear Ms. Smith: I have reviewed the rental situation at 102 Skyvue Drive and the correspondence between the Town. of Ithaca Zoning Department and the owners of that property. From that review, it seems to me that the Town is following up properly on the inquiry, which I believe you originated. I do not believe you received a copy of the letter, sent to the owner of the property, discussing the apparent violation and giving him until December 9, 1991 to respond. I am enclosing a copy of that correspondence. If you have additional questions about the investigation, please let me know. Sincerely, Shirle affensperge Town Supervisor SR:bfp copy: Paul Hansen enclosure A OF 12,' 0 TOWN OF ITHACA 21 126 EAST SENECA STREET, ITHACA, N.Y. 14850 TOWN CLERK 273-1721 H�G,HWAY 273-1656 PARKS 273-8035 ENGINEERM 273-1747 PLANNING 273-1747 ZOMNG 273-1747 November 18, 1991 Mr. John Wilson 1336 Hornell Silver Springs, Maryland 20904 RE : 102 Skyvue Road., Ithaca Dear Mr. Wilson: This letter is a follow-up to our telephone conversation on November 18 , 1991 . We discussed the occupancy of 102 Skyvue Road and its legality with regard to the Town of Ithaca Zoning Ordinance and the New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code . I want 'to restate what was communicated in the telephone conversation . The house at 102 Skyvue Road, of which you are part owner, appears to be in violation of the Town of Ithaca Zoning Ordinance , The house is presently listed on the tax rolls as a single family dwelling, while in our view it is being used as a two family dwelling. This puts the house in violation of Section 11 which limits the use of a single family dwelling or in violation of Section 75 which requires, a building permit for a conversion of a house from a single family to a two family dwelling. In order to bring the house into compliance either the occupants must be reduced to a single family and a boarder or a building permit must be obtained to convert the house to a two family dwelling. To explain the Town' s position, the New York State Uniform Fire Preven- tion and Building Code defines a dwelling unit as one: or more rooms with provision for living, cooking, sanitary and sleeping facilities arranged for the use of one family. The house at 102 Skyvue Road has a kitchen, bathroom, living room, and bedrooms on each floor and a door, with a dead bolt separating the two floors . The house is occupied by a couple with children on the upper floor and a single mother with children on the lower floor. It appears you have two families living in a two family dwelling. It is your opinion that the house is still a single family dwelling and the occupants constitute a single family and boarder. You intend to send this office a letter outlining your position. In pursuit of a fair hearing, this office will delay action until receipt of that letter or until December 9, 1991 . At that time we will render our decision. Failure to comply with the decision will result in a court appearance ticket, at which time you may appeal our decision. Thank you for your cooperation in this matter. Please call me if you have any questions. Sincerely, Paul S . Hansen Assistant Building Inspector/ Zoning Enforcement Officer PSH/'dlh CC : Shirley Raffensp6rgeq OF Ip zr TU`WN OFITHACA 126 EAST SENECA STREET, ITHACA, N.Y. 14850 -- -- ---------- TOWN CLERK 273-1721 HIGHWAY 273-1656 PARKS 2-73-8035 ENGINEERINO 273-1747 PLANNING 273-1747 ZONING 273-1747 December 19,1991 Nancy Dickinson 215 Renwick Drive Ithaca, New York 14850 Dear Ms. Dickinson: I have reviewed the history of the Town of Ithaca's Zoning Department's handling of as complaint received as to the maintenance of your property at 215 Renwick Heights. Records show the receipt of a complaint an October 21, 1991; an attempt was made to contact you on October 28, 1991 , no one answered. A letter was sent to you on October 30, 1.991, outlining the nature of the possible violation eiw as Town ordinance; no response was received. On November 14, 1991 another effort was made to contact you personally with no response. On November 15,1991 a Notice of Violation was sent. I assume your letter of November 30, 1991 was in response to that notice. Town of Ithaca Local Law #4, regulates the maintenance of real property in the Town and includes as provision regulating abandoned , unregistered vehicles. The Town Zoning officers are obligated to enforce this and all other such laws of the Town. As I noted above, the Town did receive a complaint as to your property although a complaint is not necessary for enforcement of Town laws. The Town is not obligated to and does not reveal the name(s) of any complainant. Paul Hansen, as Assistant Zoning Enforcement Officer, is not required to be as resident of the Town of Ithaca. He enforces the applicable laws of the Town of Ithaca, not the Town in which he is resident. I regret that his effort to do that was perceived as threatening or selective as I am confident that was not the intention. I believe Mr. Hansen was unaware, until your letter to me, that the vehicles were not yours and that it would be difficult to meet the requirements of the law until the owner returns to the area the first of next year. I have asked Mr. Hansen to discuss some accommodations of those circumstances with you. cont W d. . . . . Con t'd. . . . Nancy Dickinson December 19, 1991 I will provide a copy Q your letter to Councilman Karl Niklas, Chair of the Town Codes and Ordinances Conunittee, so that the committee can assess your opinions as to the appropriateness of the legislation in relation to the protection of property values and environmental values. Sincerely, 4 Shirlewlizaffensperger Town Supervisor SR:rm Copy: Paul Hansen Karl Niklas 21 RenwlcY Dr wF� Ithw*NY 14850 Dear its Dick imon; I have reviewed,the history of the Town of Ithaca's Zoning Department's handling of a complaint reemv,Rj as,to the maintenance of your property at 215 Renwick Heights Records show the, r", tpt of a complaint October, 21 , 1991 ;an attempt, was mWe to contact You on cr,lober 28, 191 , no one answered A letter was,sent to you October 30, 1991 , nut]ininq the nature of the, possible,violation of ai Town ordinenre; no response was remiyed, On November 14, 1,991 another effort was made to contact fou personal ly with no response On November 15, 1991 a Notice of Yiolation was sent I assume your letter of November 301, 19911 was in response to that Notice Town of Ithaca LM.81 Law 04 r,egulater,the maintenance of real property In the Town and includn' a provision regula!t Q1*4 tandonedi, unregistered vehicles The Town Zoning offloors are obligated to enforce this and all other such laws of the Town As I noted above, the Town did r",Ive a complaint rs to your property although a complaint is not necessary for enforcement of Town laws The Town is not obligated to and does not reveal the name(s)of any complainant Raul Hansen,as Assistant Zoning Enformment officer, is not required to be a resident of the Town of Ithwa He enforces the applicable laws of the Tcvn of Ithaca, not of the 'Town in which he is resitent. N regret that his effort to do that was perceieved as threatentrig or wlective as i am confident that was not the intention I believe Mr, Hansen was unarwere, until your letter to me,that the vehicles,were not yours ana that it would be difficult to meet the requirement,-of the low until the owner returns to the oree the first of next year I have as Mr Hansen to discuss some W.CoMm(Oanon of in M— circumstainces with you, I wi 11 provide a copy of your letter to Counci]man Karl Ni las Chair ofthe'Town Codes and Ordinanws Committee,so,that the committee can,as%ss your opinions as to the appropriateness of the legislation in relation to the protection of property values and environmental values. Sincerely, SP copy, Paul Hansen, Karl Ni las 11 Chase Farm Ithaca, New York 14850 Maxeh 21 , 1991 Ms, Shlrley Raffensperger, Tovai St�q)ervisor 126 E. Seneca St. Ithaca, NY 14850 Dear Ms. Raffi,-)nsperger� You recently received as letter frorn Mr, Broderick C. Holt raAsing several issues regarding the Chase Farm Subd&Wm My wife a,.tml 1, are curre.rifl,,,, rentin.g a house owned by Chase Farpts at 11 Chase Lane while our own lvomse is being bUilt at, 27 Chase Lane by Mr, Michael OnRara, 1, would like to fl.arify. ,,(,myc!ral issues na,Jst�d i�Pa Mre flult.'s letter which relate directly, to us. UtWunaW, we, were not awaxe of Mr. HoWs concerns untH last night wlmmi tie gave us a copy, of 1'cis letter to you. BePwe we nioved to Ithaca frwn Chicago near the end of January, we had signed as contract with Mr. O'Hara fbr as house to be buNt at 27 Chase Larw" During the early December hous(­a--huntlng when we reached an agreement suith 141% WHara, we also rented this house as our interim realdence, Against that backdrop, let ine address vvo issues� Fhat, the %hed" amntWm­,�A by Mr, Holc is a little lyris" plyr !muss The 'Inknown kructawe" is the base upon wtidi it rests and to which the swings, attach. Neighbors with sinall c1'mildren have jrkdicatmad to us how arrmadamdac they are for us to move in so that we can asseadAe the playhouse and swing. Since Mr, Holt did not bring hks concerns to us, he is apparently unaware of the circumstances wtdch forced as to temporarUy store the playhouse alongside the bouse we are rent!nth—Sev eral days after we moimd in, Chase Farms djo speak to us aboat moving them to 27 Chase Lanelocation and we agreed to do so a,,,; soon as passiWe but ran into two,—problems. First, Nh% O'Hara, caam,ild not close ort the lot until well into February. It would have been Irma pproot iate to store the Wayhouse on someone else's pr,openy. Secwtd, heavy rains in Fabruary anxi March made it impossible for tlie ( ontractors to pour the foundation (which had been excavated) for the garage (the A)undatlon for thm;,a house was completed just as the rains carnn). The mud made it impcesible for contractor to, elther pour the concrete ror the garage or landscape the back yard whQh wms ;Aled high alth dirt. Nol only, was there no place to put the playtiouF;e, no vehicle could even get near the rear of the bulkUng site, The gexage foundation was poured this week. Today, the excavators were able to inove sorne, of the mounds of dirt so hupefWly we WH be able Lo move Lhe p4ayhouse to the 27 Chase Lane property very soon, Secoiod, tAre are very clear and very speciRc archtitectu.nal guldellnes for the horaes o,,n Cliase Lane, We were LoM about these guidellnes. We have seen them at the Chase Farrns offlceWe were required by Chase Farrns to subraft our architectural drawings to the Axehitectural Review CoaunMee for approval, We made iYumerous +whanges In our oNginal plans in order to gain the Cominittee's approval (We revised the front elev=on, changed the size and locatkin of several windows, changed ()ux s(,)1ec1Aon of outdoor Ughts, etc,,), The chariges, we proposed to comrAy with these published guideHries Nverealso sutunitted for approval before they were implemented. Although we did not always agree with the comodtteel strUl Interpretation of these guidelines, we 1:"eR they were fairly and consistently apffflewJ. h1r, Harrison Rue and Mr, Dotig Micox have closety monitoredthe, cmtire approval process but done so in a very helpful and professional flianner, (They in fact suggested several changes that we feel greatly enhanced the d,4,uaflty and value of our home.) It will be a beautiful house in a Ywonderful neighborhood, Sincerely, e44�410U*l D. Merrill Ewert FINAL CHASE FARM CORPORATION 108 Ridgecrest Road Ithaca, New York March 22 , 1991 Ms. Shirley Raffensperger Supervisor, Town of Ithaca 126 E. Seneca Street Ithaca, New York 14850 Dear Shirley: I am responding to Rick Halt' s rather adversaral, inflammatory, and largely inaccurate letter of 3/17/91 . As you know from my response to Mr. Lifton and Mr. Flanagan ' s letter of 9/23/90, we thought that any misconceptions among the bomeowners about the architectural review controls here at Chase Farm had been cleared up, and that there was general agreement that the Town of Ithaca need not become involved. Both the owners and the current (original ) staff of Chase Farm have demonstrated our commitment to the project, and it is quitalear that—we are doing our best to follow through on what, Mr. Holt calls its " intended approved direction" . As Mr. Halt is well aware, the Architectural Standards at Chase Farm were written by Andres Duany, Elizabeth Plater-Zybdig rk and me in the spring of 1989 (with input from Messrs. Holt, Auble, and Wilcox) . They were developed from dozens of pictures of historically significant Tompkins County houses, coupled with a tour of the area by Duany/Plater-Zyberk and their staff Their patented method of codifying these standards has received numerous national awards, and helped to keep alive various regional, traditions of architecture across "the country. The American Institute of Arebitects just awarded 3 out of 19 of its '' prestigious 1991 Honor Awards to buildings in Seaside, Florida. These buildings were designed by three separate architects according to Mr., Duany' s standards for Seaside (codifying the western Florida architectural vernacular) . As Mr. Holt is also aware, the deed restrictions (which he US() helped write ) are cni file both at the Couarty Clerk' a office (L331P650 - 4112189) and with the Town of Ithaca, as approved by the! Planning Board with modifications suggested by Vie Town Attorney. These deed restrictions have also been given to each resident int closing. Among other things, they establish the system of Architectural Review, amd empower the Architectural Review Committee to adopt and enforce standards (which it has done ) . This system functions as originally designed (wil.-J) Mr Holt' s input) and follows long-established principles of government: the Deed Restrictions can be compared to a Constitution, which sets the framework by which governments can be established, and can only be changed by as supermajority of residents; the Architectural Guidelines are similar to laws, as passed and enforced by our duly elected and appointed representatives. More importantly, these guidelines have been used to review the design of every single home built at Chase Farm, as many homeowners, contractors, and architects can testify. If anything, we have received some complaints about the stringency of the restrictions, until clients and builders are educated about the benefits of building a community that strives to maintain a sense of place. The very fact that our homeowners care about these restrictions so much demonstrates their effectiveness in creating the feeling of a cohesive community. Mr. Holt participated in several of these reviews during his tenure here, and signed several of the approval letters. He also was sent a copy of my letter of clarification last fall, along with the other residents. His claim that almost every home violates the standards is partially but not substantively correct: As with every attempt to design the perfect system, it is the exceptions and minor deviations that give it its vitality. Our long-term desire is to give the feeling of a community grown up over time, rather than a rigidly-structured, planned suburban community. Typical "violations" of the strict written code to date: some homeowners have not painted their plumbing stacks to match the roof (most have) ; the balusters in a couple of porch railings are spaced slightly too wide, one house does not have lattice installed under a small rear deck. We have not bothered to enforce the provision requiring all house numbers to be the same style, and rather than establish a master list of approved colors, we have chosen to review each proposed combination individually, to allow more individual freedom and avoid the wholly "planned" look. We have also declined to develop the master list of approved garbage cans and mailboxes ( for obvious reasons) , and the community seems to at least be organizing their own mailbox standard. The critical areas, like massing, shapes, forms, and historical references, are almost entirely within both the letter and particularly the spirit of the code. Ironically, Mr. Holt's own house is the only one that I know of whose basic structure is substantively and knowingly in violation of the code, as he well knows (his main roof violates the requirement of symmetrical pediment gables) . We had several discussions about this prior to construction. The system is working considerably better now than it was under Mr. Holt' s control. We have included an elected homeowner representative (Rafaelita Chew) on the committee since last fall (long before we were required to by deed restrictions) . Ms. Chew has worked with us on reviewing every house designed and approved since then, including suggesting substantial modifications that were accepted by the builders. Partially in response to this recent letter, she has suggested codifying and publishing any procedural variances to the code, so that all residents are aware of how the system works. We will work on this at our next meeting. Mr. Holt's concerns about the King Road model are equally ridiculous (he directly supervised design and construction of both model and sales office) . This home is listed for sale as a single- family home with our realtor under its existing R-15 zoning, which is strictly enforced by the zoning officer. We have actually suggested to prospective purchasers that they consider buying the adjacent corner lot, tearing out the parking lot, and building a garage, making a substantial architectural statement on a corner lot at the entrance. Obviously, any future use of this house would be governed by zoning and building codes, in addition to our architectural review. The playhouse and swing set stored at 11 Chase Lane are owned by Merrill and Priscilla Ewert, who are renting that house from us while Mike O'Hara is building them a house up the street (two doors from Mr. Holt) . We contacted them right after they moved in to inform them that the structures (whose function is obvious) would be subject to architectural review as to location and form; that we guessed for the committee that since it looks like a little house, it would probably be o. k. if it were painted the same color as the house. We also contacted the builder to encourage him to move the structure onto the Ewert's lot as soon as grading was completed. Mr. Holt could have resolved this "mystery" with a phone call or neighborly chat with the Ewerts, Mike O'Hara, or me. The house at 108 Ridgecrest is in use as our offices, as permitted by zoning. We received Special Approval by the ZBA on 11/14/90 to continue that use until July 31, 1991. Again, a simple phone call could have checked on this. Mr. Holt' s worries about Chase Pond are equally unfounded. The current plans have not been modified and are controlled both by the Town and our own strict architectural review. We did at one point consider modular units for Chase Pond, but even they were designed to meet the architectural standards. Any other proposed changes in the plan would of course be subject to Planning Board Review. It is particularly ironic that Mr. Holt is complaining about even the thought of modular construction since he has spent the bulk of his career in large-scale residential and commercial modular production. He was actually hired by Dave Auble to set up a production building company here specifically because of his modular experience. Mr. Holt' s concerns about the project's finances, roads and drainage are shared by staff here and by our employers. We are all doing our best to keep the project on track until the local market recovers and our visions can be fully realized. Anyone who can read a newspaper knows that the entire construction, development and real estate industry is in rough shape right now; Mr. Holt' s approach is certainly not productive to helping us get the project turned around. interestingly enough, Mr. Holt went down to our employer' s office in New York City last month to propose that he replace Doug Wilcox and me as project manager (he tried this last fall, too) . After he told them what a great project this is, they reminded him of their experience with his previous management of construction here and rejected his offer. of course, it is remotely possible that his letter to you just might be connected with this rejection. I assume I do not even need to address his request that building permits not be issued. Our attorney has advised us that some of Mr. Holt' s apparently intentional misstatements may be actionable, but we would prefer to keep any further discussion of these issues within the Chase Farm community, where I am confident they can be resolved. I thank you for your attention to this issue, and I am sorry you and Town Staff have had to spend your valuable time on issues more appropriately addressed up here "on the hill" . Sincerely, -44 �' >�A Harrison Rue Vice President, Chase Farm Corp. cc: George Frantz Andy Frost John Barney Rafaelita Chew D NA Zl tp I cn \A Cl IC) Tn 0 ,,.Z ,Y117 \,4 "A ' MAL TOWN OF ITHACA 126 EAST EENE A STREET, ITHA dA, N.Y. 14-850 TOWN G RK 273--1721 HIGHWAY 273-1656 PARKS 273-8135 ENGINEERING 273--1736 PLANNING 273-1736 ZONING 273-w1747 March 29, 19901 Honorable Jams L. Seward State Senator, 5th District 41 South Main Street Oneonta, New York 13820 Dear Senator Seward. The Town Board of the Town of Ithaca, at a Town Board Meeting held on March 22, 1990, authorized me to request special legislation on behalf of the Town of Ithaca to acid the Town of Ithaca to the list of municipalities exempted from the residency requirement for Town engineers. It is nry understanding that Tei Lass, Section 23, requires that every officer of the Town, including appointed, officers, be: an elector of the Town. Several municipalities cipalities have been P-xcmpted from that requirement fear Torn Engineer by legislative action. We have emploved, on an interim basis, a Town Engineer who is not and will not be an elector of the Town of Ithaca. The Town of Ithaca would appreciate your help in obtaining the necessary Legislation so that we Might make this a permanent appointment. John ppoin nt.. John Barney, Attorney to the Town, has prepared a draft of the proposed legislation for your convenience. If there is any additional information you need concerning this request, please let me ow. Thank you for your notice that. S.5675, requested by Noel Desch Several years ago, has passed. the Senate and for your efforts on that Matter on behalf of the Ti of Ithaca Very truly yours, Shirley A. Ra.ffensperger Supervisor SAR/ s enc cc: Town Board John Sarney ti,Daniel R. Walker OF I TOWN OF ITHACA za 126 EAST SENECA STREET, ITHACA, N.Y. 14850 TOWN CLERK 273-1721 HGHWAY 273-1656 PARKS 273-8035 ENGINEERING 273-1736 PLANNING 273-1736 ZONING 273-1747' March 29, 1990 fionarad')le nartin A. Luster Assemblyman 125th District 106 East Court Street Ithaca, New York 14850 Dear Marty: I talked to Barbara Sylvester several times last week conceniing possible State legislation w1iich wculd add the Tbamn of Ithaca. to the list of Hunicipalities exenpted fron) the residency requirement for Town Engineers. It is my understanding that Tnwn Law, Section 23, requires that every officer of the Tawn, incbAling apra)inted officers, lxa an elector of the Town. Several nunicipalities have to exaq,tex], fr(mi that r-equi.rcffnei,'it by legislative action. We have enployed, on rin, interim basis, a Town Engineer who, is not and, will not an elector of the Town of Ithaca and would appreciate your help in obtaining the necessary legislation so that mL ht: make tliis a rxMm- anent appointment. On March 22, 1990, the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca, by resolution, authorized no to request this special legislation. If there is, any additional information you need concerninq this re<juest, please let me kri ow. Jbhn Barney, Attorney to the Town, has prepared as draft of the proposod, legislation which I am enclosing for your convenience. I understaiid, fran Senator Seward, that the State Senate passed S.56'75 and that a conqwtrable bill has been introduced in the Ass 1:y by -OL . i 0 'I Yu ,y recall cur discussion re this legislation, wtaich was requested by lk,)P-1 Desch on lxehalf of the Town of Ithaca, in stmi-ary that I felt it still. would be, useful to us and other nauiicipa,lities Wile int as urgent as it had once Wen considered. I appreciate your continued help axnyd hope you are surviving tlx,,� legislative session roasonably well! Sincerely, Shirley A- Raffensperger Supervisor SAR/js enc. cc: Tbowmn Board. John Barney Daniel R. Walker a _ y PROPOSED LEGISLATION AUTHORIZING THE TOWN ENGINEER OF THE TOWN OF ITHACA TO BE A NON-RESIDENT OF THE TOWN Town Law - Town of Ithaca - Residency of Town Engineer AN ACT TO AMEND THE, TOWN LAW, IN RELATION TO THE RESIDENCY OF THE TOWN ENGINEER OF THE TOWN OF ITHACA The people of the State of New York, represented in Senate and Assembly, do enact as follows: Section 1. Section 1 of Section 23 of the town law is amended to read as follows: 1. - Every elective officer of the town at the time of his election and throughout his term of office, shall be an elector of the town. Every other officer of the town at the time of his appointment and throughout his term of office shall be an elector of the town except that in towns having no resident attorney, the town attorney and such counsel as may be employed need not be electors and in towns having no resident engineer and in the town of Mount Pleasant, Westchester county, and in the town of North Castle, Westchester county, and in the town of Lewisboro, Westchester county, and in the town of Carmel, Putnam county, and in the town of Ithaca, Tompkins County, the town engineer and such consultant engineers as may be employed need not be electors and in the town of North Salem, Westchester county and the town of Lewisboro, Westchester county, the town building inspector and such deputy building inspectors as may be employed need not be electors. No county treasurer, district superintendent of schools, or trustee of a school district shall be eligible to the office of supervisor. Section' 2 . This act shall take effect immediately. Matter underlined is new. OF 12, TOWN OF ITHACA 1 126 EAST SENEGA STREET, ITHAC , N.Y. 14850 'r TOWN CLERK 273- 1721 HIGHWAY 73-1656 PARK 273-8035 ENGINEERING 273-1736 PLANNING 73-17ONIN 73-1747 ,duly 2, 1991 lionorable Evan A. Davis Executive Chamber State Capitol. :.any, New York 1222.4 RE: S.8233--A, Cal. No. 1224; x.11587-_ Dear Mr. Davis: "die Town Board of the Town of Ithaca on March 22, 1990 (Res. No. 80, 1990) , requested special legislation to add the Town of Ithaca, Tompkins County, to the list of municipalities exempted from the requirement that the Town Erxjineer be an elector of such town. On May 7, 1990, that resolution was perfected on the request of Senator James Seward and Assemblyman Martin Wster. (Res. No. 133, 19911) Daniel Walker, P.E. , was the unanimous choice of the "fin of Ithaca ccnmittee that interviewed candidates for 'Town. Engineer, a position that had been vacant for several months, and was unanimously appointed as Acting Town Engineer by the Town Board on March 22, 1990. Daniel Walker and his family have owned their home appro iralately two smiles Outside of the Town of Ithaca for almost five years; his children are well established in schools there. It was clear that Mr. Walker would not accept the position of Town Engineer if he were required to establish residence in the Town of Ithaca. Since he was the overwhelming choice of the Town Board, it decided to request special legislation so that his appoint-lent might be made permanent. The Torn of Ithaca urges Governor Mario Cucmo's approval of the legislation.. 'fiery truly yours, Shirley Ra.ffensperger Town Supervisor SE.:bfp cc The Honorable Jams Seward The Honorable Martin Luster w BARNEY. GROSSMAN, ROTH & DUBOW ArMRNEVS Al I AW :315 NORTH 'TY ,A STREET PO BOX 6556 Jr,r-erj C R-„FaWY I HA, A.. NEW YORK 14851-6556 Pru,, G (art k5E0AAN .1 EI.Co P I N:r P"Jm.w4 F Rork, (607P 273-6841 (N"07) 272 880f,3 r)Amrle A 1)(kH,,',vv (N1) R VI it e'"P eTMF,Fx Y,Fa"�) C KFw December 13 , 1990 PANDAI.C.. 8 M"RI Honorable Shirley paffensperger Town Supervisor Town of Ithaca 126 East ,Seneca Street. Ithaca, New York 1480 Dear Shirley; am pleased to enclose for your files a copy of the Appellate Division decision upholding Judge Rose's decision allowing the 'Town to proceed with the South Sill Recreation Way. Nelson, as usual , dial his stellar job in briefing the case for the Court and in appearing on behalf of the 'Town in Albany. Mr. Hilker has thirty days from the date of entry of a judgment (which will probably occur in about a week) to seek leave from the Court of Appeals to appeal the matter. 1t is extremely doubtful even if he were to seek leave the Court would grant it. However, we will, keep you. posted. In the interim we will proceed as if we are oozing to be able to close out this transaction and will try and make arrangements to get the title in a position to close on the 1YSEG property by the time the 30 day period expires. Needless to say if either you or any members of the Town Board have any questions regarding this decision 1 would be happy to discuss them with you or have Nelson do so. With best regards. Yours very truly, JCB:be u Enc. I` i , ,f 12/13/90 12:49 PIORTHSTHR CORA SERVICES P. 01 tupre it (duur --r,Apprilutr 9iuir�ian u�iJirl 3Ju iriall Depurlingia December 13, 1990 J 61436 In the Matter of PETER 0, GROSSMAN, V Respondelt, WILLIS S . KILKER, Appellan Appeal from an order and Ju gMent of the Supreme court (Rose, J . ) , entered March 16, 1990 in T mpkins County, which granted Petitioner's applicationin a p oceeding pursuant to Town Law S 91 , to declare invalid a petition fog a permissive referendum on a resolution of the Town Hoard of he Town of Ithaca approving the construction of a bicycle recraa ion way, It is not disputed that res ondent failed to comply with the 30-day time limitation set forth in Town' - Law S 91 for filing a referendum petition. Even if we accept hie contention that Supreme Court could have excused such fa lure, the court nevertheless properly ruled that no credible vidence was offered which was legally sufficient to extend the time limitation or which demonstrated dilatory or obstruc ive behavior by certain public Officials as respondent claimed. Respondent's remaining contentions with respect to certain rulings y the court at the hearing have been considered and found to be lacki g in merit. order and Judgment affirmed without costs. CASEY, J-P- , MIKOLL, YESAWT H, JR. , LEVINE and HARVEY, JJ, , concur, , OF 17, TOWN OF ITHACA 126 EAST SENEGA STREET, 1THIIACA, N, ''. 14850 TOWN CLERK 273--1721 IHIGHWAY 273-1656 PARKS 273•-8035 15N IN5'ERING 273-1747 PLANNING 273-1747 ZONING 273-1747 August r, 1991 Glenn A. Butler, Supervising Inspector New York State Department, of Labor Division of Safety and Health Public Enployees Safety and Health Bureau 30 ?all Street Binghamton, New ' cork 13901 -war fir» Butler: The "loan, Clerk of the Town of Ithaca, Jean Swartwood, today received a. Notice of Violation and Order to Comply fran your office, issued August 2, 1991» mit notice has leen posted in the Town Hall as rewired. I. am hereby requesting an informal 'conference as descry in the Employers' Rights and: Responsibilities parrphlet enclosed with the Notice, so that. I and rreWxars of the Town staff may met with you and discuss the issues involved and the required abatement procedures and schedule. Please contact me at the Town Hall, 126 East Seneca Street, Ithaca, New Fork 14850, telephone: 07--273_1721 seg that we may schedule the conference. 'fiery truly yours, Shirley A. Raffenspercer Supervisor ARdjs cc: Town Board nyanbers Daniel stalker, Town Fn ineer John C. Barney, Esq. Now 'lfbrk MataDepartment of Labor Division of Safety and Health Public Employee Safety and Health Bureau Notice of Violation and 'Order to Comply�i `l I a .w i,, 3.issuance(pate n.Inspection Number 812191 1CI4885850 30 Wall Streetp hI _ .�d Reporting Ip 1-6� pfHyg ID l 114�i 3Jff�e Biinghanitpn, New York 13901 � � n � i�f�R? d�, �. 25�;62C7 -_ — 33157 optional Report No. ge No. IIThe violationsp described in thin __ . of 1 1. II, or iul VI,I ps �� Notice are alleged to have oc- cuirred on or about the day the 10.Inspection Date(s): 5/7/91 inspaction was made unless P/22/91 ri . 1 __ description given W �within the L--ie _a„�,.,__.�. _.._._. 11.Inspection Site: � of arwtse an trate . Tpwl'o of Ithaca S.To: Town of Ithaca Town Hall Town Hall 126 Fast Seneca Street Att: Jean Swartwood, Town Clerk Ithaca, New York 14150 126 Bast Seneca Street Ithaca, New York 14050 �� � X/7” Tolllpkins County f THE LAW REQUIRES that a copy of this Notice be posted immediately in a prominent place at or near the location of violation(s)cited below. This Notice must mmain posters until the violations cited Ibelow have been abated,or for 3 working days(excluding weekends and State holidays),whichever is longer. This Notice describes violations of the Public Employee Safety and Health Act of 1980.You must abate the violations cited In this Notice by the dates listed Wow,unless you request an Informal conference,A request for an informal conference must be made In writing to your nearest Division of Safety and Health district office within 5 working days(excluding weekends and State holidays)from receipt of this Notice, An employer may appeal the violations cited,.within 69 days of the issuance date of this Notice,by filing a petition with the industrial Board of Appeals.The enclosed booklet'on omptoyer's rights and responsibilities contains further information on the appeal process. 12. Item Number 1& pale by which Violation Must 13. Standard,Regulation or 14, Description Be Abated 1 Section of the Act Violated_.w .___..,____._ —.............r i 12/6/91 29CFI11910.1001(k)(1) - All surfaces were not maintained as free as practicable of accuinulations of dusts and waste containing asbestos, treiffolite, anthophyllite or actinolite: a) Pipes in basenient of Town Hall are covered with 80% chrysotile asbestos. The pipe cowering is in deteriorated condition, with dust and debris present. l i I ............... _ _......._..... _........ 17, Supervising Inspector ......._...._._..,_................ Glenn A. Butler' NOTICE To EMPLOYEES An employee (or an authorized EMPLOYER DISCRIMINATION UNLAWFUL — The law pro- employee representative)may object to the abatement date set for hibits an employer from discriminating against any employee for a violation if tate employee believes the date to be unreasonable. filing a complaint or for exercising .any rights under this Act. The ob)lection must be filed at your nearest DISH district office Employees who believe they have been discriminated against may within 5 working days(excluding weekends and State holidays)from file a complaint,in writing with the nearest DASH district office, the receipt of this Notice. no later than 30 days after the discrimination. EMPLOYER RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES -- The enclosed booklet outlines employer rights and responsibilities and should be read in conjunction with this Notice. NOTICE OF VIOLATION AND ORDER TO COMPLY e na7irw.am.�ni NYPES'M-2F(iCWBE) FINAL TOWN OF ITHACza A 126 EAST SENECA STREET, ITHACA, N.Y. 148 50 ............. TOWN CLERK VX 1721 HIGHWAY 273-1656 PARK13 273-8035 ENONNEERING 273-1747 PLANNING1 273-1747 ZONING* 273-1783 August 11 , 1993 Karl H . Anderson , Postmaster United States Postal Service 213 North Tiora Street Ithaca . NT 1,4850 Dear Mr . Anderson ; A t its regular Meeting on August 9 , 1993 , tile Town Board of the Town M I t haca recc i ved pub I i C comment 0 11 1 h e pos I a I services presently provided , and the sery i cc s Pro jec t ed t o be prov i ded in the near f" ture , at the Downtown Post Office . YOU Wi I i Te,ca I I t Ila t can ] line 8 , 1 c)92 , the 'Town Board Passed as resolution "rginp that the postal service continue the Provision of aril Publ i c SerVi cc a t the Tioga Street I 0C,1 ( i on and make every effort to make the facility handicapped accessible . That resolution was transmitted to you and you replied in a letter , July 1 . 1992 , stating the policy at that time as to hours and services t h a t you anticipated w 0" I d l available a t t he Downtown Pos t Office . The Town Board of the Town of Ithaca has asked me to enquire of you as to the Services presently available at the Tioga Street facility . how they have changed since the operl i n g of the Warren Road office , and what changes You anticipate in Ilut foreseeable future in the use of Or the services avai I ab le at the downtown location . Additionally , could You describe any progress that has been made toward providing handicapped accessibility at the downtown office? The Town Board , as a " resident " of the downtown area , is concerned as to the services that the Town can anticipate receiving from the Postal Service downtown . Additionally we are concerned as to the overall economic and other impacts to the wider community of as deterioration o f ,,e 1,v i C V in an area I h a I remains I h e core of economic and governmental activity and f o r the provision 0 f numerous services to the entire County . Very truly yo"rs , Shirley A . RaffenSf)el- ger Supervisor SAR r i I TI cc ; Honorable Henjamin Nichols Town Board members ev THEASSEMBLY STATS OF NEW YORK mALBANY CCda,aMltTEES MARTA FA.LU,-,]TER FINAINSAging r't7C'csmih4yrnan'Qtith Di'sli Ec;t 6„'7c,ns urrrrr Afl al rs arrr'.d Protectiovi� ALIBANY OFFICT Higher Education F'tcra:artrr Ei?fd Local Governnrienuts k e gd kaflve Offxcr,Suld(lony) Joint aRr�issiot hftany,New York 1224B on Rural Resources X55 B)455-5444 10(5 f u O Court ';toraer {rha R,New Ymk l4850 t6()7)277-8f)130 January 12 , t o Honorable ,Shirley Raffensperger Supervisor, Town of Ithaca 1.26 East Seneca Street Ithaca , NY 14850 Dear Shirley, Of my initial package of ten bills for the 1.,990 session of the legislature, a number have particular significance to municipalities within the 125th Assembly District. One: bill that I have introduced would permit tons and villages of under, 10, 000 to hire police officers up to age 40 . Current law prohibits the hiring of officers older than 29 , unless they are veterans. I have heard from a number of Village Mayors who have told me that the current law places unrealistic limitations can their hiring practices and that they are unable to fill their police officer rosters. I hope that my bill will ease that situation. It has become apparent to me that many of my legislative colleagues are unaware of the special needs of rural areas. Quite often bills are passed that have minimal fiscal impact upon urban areas, but that are significant in their effect upon small. town or village resources. Accordingly, I have introduced legislation which will require legislators to state any special., coasts to rural municipalities of neer legislation. It is important that all legislators, urban, suburban and rural , are:: aware of the impact of state mandates on small, counties, towns and villages before the mandates are passed. You may recall that last year the legislature passed and the Governor signed legislation that permits the use of alcoholic beverage vending machines in hotels and. motels. ,Although I voted against that bill and led the fight to have Governor Cuomo veto 2 the measure, it was signed into law and is now in effect. I have now drafted a bill that will allow counties the option of prohibiting the use of these machines 'upon a referendum vote within the county. This bill will at least leave the decision up to each county as to whether or not these vending machines should be allowed. Finally, I am proposing an amendment to section 485-b of the Real Property Tax Law. That law provides for real property tax exemptions to industrial and commercial businesses that invest at least $10 , 000 . 00 in real property improvements. If a -municipality opts into the program, they Must grant the tax exemptions, regardless of whether or not they act as an incentive to new business activity. A bill that I am introducing will allow local governments to target these tax breaks to industrial and commercial operations if it is, shown that the tax breaks are a real incentive to such business activity or are in conformity with a pre-existing general business development plan for the area. This bill allows local government to make more productive and efficient use of tax benefits to stimulate economic cicti.vi.ty. I look forward to an active: and productive session and wil.1 do my best to keep you informed with regard to these bills and all. other major issues that effect our local municipalities. Please: accept my personal wishes for a healthy and happy new year. Sincerely, Marg d'Art Luster Member of Assembly MAL/cf Kul FINAL Sept, 51 t990 Deqr Shirley Raffensperger , Fall is coming, and once again, after a quOt summer, the masses Pf Khaca College students descend on peaceful Anty Rd* While in theory there 's no reason they couldn't ,live here in peace has ipdeed many of them do) , in practive they need to be' under some kind of control, and I don' t see it coming from anywhere. MY mother wrote a letter to th president of Ithaca College describing the need for the College to make some effort to guide and contA its offeampus students. In return she received a ro cold, lordly epistle stating that A considered its students to be mature adults , and that offcwnpus they could be dealt with ty, speaking to "them directly, adult to adult. This unhelpful attitude might have made some sense Q' Iyears ajo, but modern technology makes it possible for one person, with the flick of a switch, to annoy people so far away-thely can figure out where the noise is coming from. Kaybe President Whalen would like to issue forth in his pajamas and trudge a great distance over mud and construction rubble to locate, and address a throng of drunken strangeh. I wouldn ' t. So Nal aboutpeer pressure? 4ots of luck. Peer pressure can be exerted if someone in the same suite has a forceful, gersonality but I've often heard angry voices outside shouting Turn down the (expletive deleted) SAW to little effect . People who like loud music may be literally deaf tonuch pleas* Few students will go so far as to call the police when they don' t like the noise. The refusal of the College and of the apartment owners to provide "in loco parentis" insulation against, the outside would effectively robs th, students of their right to , call in a benign higher authority . Some intermediate level of authDrity is needed , sous mature person living on the spot who can roviJe gildelines for party behavior and give offenders the utch Uncie treatment without hauling out the handcuffs., Another wait measure that ' s AssIng a I 'd like to see, patrol cars visit the student ghettoes several times a day and maintain a presence, providing security as well as keeping a lid on things. As Novarr-1111ackesey builds more building farther away from the road, it will be harder for us old-timers to keep track of where the noise is coming from, and there may even be noisy parties we cab 't hear. This is still a concern. People on reads beyond the forested land have complained about noise coming through, the woods. Also one particular late spring party disturbed some of our nesting it so they gave up and Vidn tc��ome back. It would be sad if the few wildlife areas that remain were rendered Kinhabitable by rock music. 1 Then there 's the growing number of rolling foram boxes. NYS has s as new—law new—lawagainst n oucar stereos Aug. tj 1990) , and way»rr e Ara is supposed to enforce . It -bad enough :l n the daytime being ab to agar°^ wwwwwWwwwa car stereo approach from ar mile as aaay or hearing it u n ar e off f lar buildings downtown. night the possibilities are horrendous . n arthis suruameras wakened at 3 AM to hear B u lgy*I BOOMI BOOMfading down the road . If thisthoughtless behavior becomes uruuaare asommonyou'll hear some screaming , I betthat o rr as car averse asp everyone, literally everyone, the whole length of its journey. So far this fall the as0 a err lr s n sa aar our end of College Circle has eene l.l-behaave , with faint yelling and music ara°aruing from he north Brad on oc aasion, near Karl NNW 'a houaas a.. It hasn' t been enough to keep m awake after midnight , as 'm sure a mueh,l a much louder for anyone in as direct .1 inaw�e witft he RRuua . . One thing to bear in mind is that most of gess students are perfectly happy Reepi g their music at tolerable levels , asap enforcing than noise regulations duaa n ' a deprive them ar.lw"" anything they need. Most of the cstudera sa although willing to attend someone else' as noisy party, �ou ldn think of giving one themselves ; itgas just aa, ifew aawear who give h monster parties , °u t l° e lay so r epea , . This has me wonderingV Considering the large quantities of` berg consumed med as hese aaf aair s , I doubt theparty-gi 6v is paring for it al grad wonder f somebody i s a„u,` t raa�la� a a as pry ur ” just u,r as �o r� Labir Day Weekend I saw a ra zilver beer kegs on as College Circle baa . on y. Siurely t ha' was an investment. Waht to do, besides ass ' rc ecera oras» area ru ? IC needs to be more forceful about informing its students about whaat " egal, r unneighborly behavior. Perluips IC couldencaurage a trend arr^ ' maa . . arrauuu r� nk nl parties 'haa, break upbefore midnight . Also -maybe �w hus°urld provide more enteNinment itself, more nonalcoholic opis ruaar ul.e socializing r°a as a a.0 so the students wouldn ' t n' t descen n pleasure-seeking hordes on the downtown bars and the offeampus housing areas. There are just face many of them for us to leave their behavior p to their amara consciences* September 12, 1090 Mrs. Shirley Raffensperger, Town Supervisor 126 E. Seneca Street Ithaca, New York, 14850 Dear Mrs. Raffensperger: Thank you for talking on the phone with me over this- past weekend and for returning my calls so promptly. Once again I do apologize for the call late on Saturday night. This is to notify you that the huge amount of garbage in frortof 248-250 Pennsylvania Road is still there, after nearly two weeks. There are about 5 cans and equally as many bags, that are at this time torn open and strewn all over the road and grass. As I mentioned to you, I had thought that calling the Alcoholic Beverage Control Office, and reporting the incidents of Beer (etc.) being sold from private residences, might be of some interest to them. I did call; the person I talked to seemed to think that they might be able to investigate; and asked for the numbers of the houses and I gave them to her. I have driven over the road to make sure of the correct addresses. If you would like them, they are: 220--227--235--248--250 -- 258---262--270--271 All 'on Pennsylvania Ave. I do hope that you will be able to talk to the Sheriff, in person, and tell him what a serious situation this is growing into. Mail boxes and mail being damaged and destroyed, objects and beer being thrown at me while driving by, with a Deputy only a few feet away; plus maybe more than 300 students milling aroLuV, drinking with nothing to do; could make for a very serious, riotous problem: Once again, I thank you for your prompt attention to this matter. Sincerely, Mary Louise Thorpe 257 Pennsylvania Ave. Ithaca, New York 14850 F I N A L Cµ ",a,3;G [pyy fi iz-el At „ � a M. " r � ,g @ �y l m 'n� w,. i �rv.�. ��,� � fl �,W � � „„, � �ro.. .��.M.!r"y "^q 4.c� Q�A� %W �f "F��,M' � a� & I'✓ s„dr' ,.w^Yi,� �;•"��y Mw °'�yN N� �' � ���� **�� �!� �ro���m""y�" ,syr �u�v ID.. "*i � b ��„ly d M�mW�* � �����,IF M +•n�F �.... 1,�� p ���w� "^' /%1�JA mD T'�W"p, ., .�. �� .. .. q ,,. IT Y”, ,l 117 Yl , ,-r�z, w 21 1 , �'m,,,"� :a° � iP�,Y� A �`b f �,w"•r' .1�r""" ,c"�" ^,;,r�..�.n�.y� � �4» � n�eu •�•� �.� C ��rM"�..�" P® n��i� 4,7 ilt re r p a Ithaca College ITI"," iACA 11f ac a, New 'York 14850 07-274-3375 ... ..... . _ ....L.. - _ _ _........... _.____._ ._.__-.._,__. ...... Office of the Vice President Srta.udent Aflaurs and Campus Ufar October 41 1990 Ms, Shirley Rafensperger Town of Ithaca Supervisor 126 F. Seneca ,StreetF I Ithaca, New, York 1.48 A— Tear Ms. I afensperger, Tom Salm, vice president for Business and Administrative ,affairs at Ithaca College, has communicated your concern regarding the large parties being held at addresses on Pennsylvania Avenue. He also forwarded copies of the letters you have received from residents in that area. We share your concern and are taking several steps to address the situation while also supporting the sheriff's office and local residents. As 'Tom explained to you,, Ithaca C'ollege's jurisdiction is limited to Ithaca College property, and we do not enforce policies or conduct codes off-campus unless the off-campus event is sponsored by the College or unless the incident happens in our London Center or our Physical Therapy facilities. We have contacted students who reside on Pennsylvania Avenue via the attached letter, to encourage them to act as responsible and respectful citizens. All other on- and off-campus students also received this letter, In addition, Brian McAree, assistant vice; president forStudent Affairs and Campus Life and I recently conducted. radio, T. "., and newspaper interviews to communicate the College's growing concern with such disruptive activities. We are also working with student leadership to enlist their support. We are ug assist efforts Po y g information, supporting their actions and discussing legal consequences or students. I have offered, naddition, to meet with neighborhood groups through John Schwartz, chairperson of the South l=ull Neighborhood Committee. We are currently reviewing on-campus programming options with our professional staff members and with student leaders, to identify programs that provide positive alternatives to attending the large-scale parties. As I noted in the September 18, 19,90 letter to students, Ithaca C"olllege views its students as citizens who need to learn to live within their communities as responsible and law-abiding members. This, also means they roust learn to Bice the consequences associated with failing to meet their community obligations. We will continue to support the local police in enforcing such consequences, while also, and, perhaps as, importantly, educating, our students as to the rights and responsibilities of adult citizens. Our relationship with the Town of Ithaca is important, and I would be happy to further discuss these issues and the College's approach with you. As cold weather approaches, it is likely that the current problem will abate. However, we will continue to work with our students throughout the year to prevent a recurrence next spring and fall. Sincerely, (g 4 04J, John B. Oblak Vice President for Student Affairs and Campus Life cc: John Schwartz, chairperson, South Hill Neighborhood Committee Tom Salm, vice president for Business and Administrative Affairs JBO:leg Enclosure 1-100340 refensperger OF 1p 21 F ITHACA 126 EAST SENECA A Tf EE , ffHA A, N.Y, 14850 TOWN CLERK 273-1721 HI HWAY;:'73.....1656 PARKS 273...8035 EN(3MERING 2r3,-1747 PLANNING 273--1747 ZONING 273-1747 October 18, 190 Lieutenant William J. Foley New York State Policx-'.- Barracks 1. �6 Dryden a Road. Ithaca, New York 14850 Dear Lieutenant Foley: I appreciate your telephone call.llast week. and youreXprehssem, willingness eto work with they 'Town of Ithaca on the: noise and disturbance problems we, have e i-i experiencing in in, the South Hill area, of the. Town of Ithaca. As I explained i to you,, they 7' , 1.ns County Sheriff's X-1artimrit and Itl'iara, College also have l -�e n attEopting to ifq)rove the situation. I sent copies s o correspondence e ncew i h Outlined seine of the problems to you because Joh a.rney, Attorney for they; nDma of Ithaca, hid written to you May 3, 1,990 and l* �m enclosinq a coy of that letter. I ani also enclosing a coj.-q of our noise ordinal-ice, as you requested, and would � pleased to have any r. r on It you may have. Very tin.ily yours, Shirley A. Raffe nsperc er urx-�,rvisor P/ja encs. cc: Karl Nikla OF 1p TOWN OF ITHACA 126 EAST SENEGA STREET, ITHACA, N.Y. 14850 ........... TOWN CLERK 273-1721 WGHWAY 273---1656 PARKS 273-80:15 ENGINE ERM 2'73-1747 PLANNING 273..w1747 ZONING 273-1747 Octobear 1.8, 1990 Stephen A Vavasis 114 Pinew,>od, Place Ithaca, New York 1,4850 War Mr. Vavasis: Privately owned garbage c(xqXiniE�S, such as Collins, tire- not -involved in recycling efforts in T kins County except when cM TarAkins County cont-racts with thin f(-.).r such services. Ilie Tanpkins Cowity Solid Waste) Division is in chargm of the recycling efforts for Tonpkins County, including th(,,� Tom of Ithaca. A part of the T ha.s been a participant in a pilot curbside, recyclinq effort and. I had heen info 'earlier in the year that curbside recycling would be extendecl to all of tlie Town of Ithaca scretime in the Fall. Unfortmately, the Solid Waste Division has postponed that extension until March, 1991. It is s undcrstandinq that all of TonT.)kins County will then be inclUded :in the program. The Solid Waste Division telephone nmd--ers are 273-6632 and 273-5700. Very tnily yours, Shirley A. Raffensperger �uperviscar SR/js FMRAMLIM. TO: Chairs of Town Cctnnitteea Staff, supporting Tann tic -Tnit:tees FROM: ShirleyP%at"ten perger Open Meetings law DATE': March 29, 1998 The Open Meetings Law of New Park State s pecifically includes conru.ttees and subcommittees of Town BoF.irds, Town Planning Boards, etc°., in the definition of those lir bodies whidh are rec fired to give public notice of metinga. ,e law requires tha,t notice of the t.° canct place of a m—etinq be given prior to each meetinq. If a nx-�eting is scheduled at least a week in advance, notice must be given to the public and the nears nyed a not less t1um '72 hour ,.)rl..or to the et ng. When a rreeting is scheduled lens than a week in aci ancre, notice must be given to the public and news xr iia "to the extent practa.ccabl.e". In loath ca,.rea, notice to the public is ac'c )ll.ahed by postinq in at least one mb)l.lcr location, the bulletin bc)ard in the reception area of the Town Hall is usrcd for tl-is, iq,)nx3e. In addition tea the rer u:a.rerl notice, wil.l. you se*� that "fi(--)UM W. Jar t mm-bers receive notice of all c(' r l.t tee meeting SAR/ CC: Jahn Baxiiey Memo TO: Susan FROM: Shirleg Raffensperger >k� RE: Copies of correspondence, etc. DATE: April 4, 1990 When I am copied on letters to you Ie.g. Bili Wendt, 3/281, will you copy me on the reply, please. I certainly don't want copies of all your correspondence! but I often get a follow-up inquiry on letters copied to me- only with the answer can I be helpful. Along those lines, may I have copies of the Cornell replies to your letters outlining the information needed to complete particular applications. A number of them were referred to at the P.B. meeting last night. Does the Town have copies of all the Cornell Master Pian "booklets"? - may I borrow those to read through, at your convenience? ti s I .,T..,.,.,. TI 3 V i J CITE q'"1G"HACA, NEW YORK 14850 P"tFFIC',E OF TEILEF"140NE. 272-1234 FIRE CF-IIEF CODE 607 MEMORANDUM TO: Shirley Raffensperger, Town of Ithaca Supervisor Town of Ithaca Board Andy Frost, Town of Ithaca CEO FROM: �,. dward M. Olmstead, Jr. , Fire Chief DATE': ~---,-26 July 1991 SUBJECT: 1991 Community Fireworks I have some concerns that I wish to share with you concerning the 1991 Community Fireworks. As you know, we have provided on scene standby for this annual program for over 40 years, and until the event was moved from the Cornell Campus , we have been the permit authority for this event. While we are no longer the permit authority, we have kept close contact with the event ' s organizers and Andy Frost. our experience to date has been positive and the entire program is much more manageable at. Ithaca College than it was at Cornell . Last year ' s event went well, with only the need to adjiust the firing point to conform to New York State Law as a concern that we passed on to Andy Frost. Also, the discharge point was tightly controlled and no people or vehicles were allowed to pass through the area., This year, however, the organizing committee decided to create a " 'IP Section." that would provide premium seating and viewing of the fireworks . This was a fund raising mechanism that is understandable, but it led to a loss of control of the discharge area, increased risk to the public and safety officials and some violations of New York State Law and presumably the Town ' s permit : 1 . The "QIP seating area necessitated the driving of the viewer ' s vehicles through the discharge area . Section 405 of the New York State Penal Law states that "the actual. point at whish fireworks are to be fired shall be at least. two hundred feet from the nearest permanent building, public highway or railroad or other means of travel . . . " . The access lane to the 'QIP seating area was well within this 200 foot minimum ( 100 to .1,35 feet) . When the fireworks were at .'rest Equal:o„t„t7rr urflty flimr&)yer mvi an MYurrrinOvo Action tri rttrwK'rr" 1991 Community Fireworks , 7/26/91 page 2 Cornell, we addressed this problem by shutting down all affected roads and "pathways"' from the time the firework company began the discharge of hourly pre-show salutes till the completion of clean-up the following morning (this solution was determined by the City Attorney and Cornell "s attorneys after consultation with the State) , We were only made aware of the details of this year' s arrangement on the Friday before the want. We asked Ithaca College officials if they would be able to open a back gateway that would allow the vehicles to leave by another route. They agreed to this request and we thought that it would tare care of having vehicles driving through the fireworks debris, but we were not aware of the proximity of the firing point to vehicle and pedestrian pathways prior to the afternoon of the program. While discussing the arrangements for the VIP area, we were led to believe that all of the vehicles moving towards the VIP area would wove in one group, assuring that there would. be very tight control of the vehicle movement. What actually happened was a fairly constant strew, of cars that continued until just before the show began. "traffic people were not able to control this flow of cars as everyone coming to this point professed to be "part of the party" . There was also insufficient control of pedestrian traffic.. I observed people with no affiliation to the fireworks company walking around and under barricades and proceeding directly through the fireworks storage and discharge area.. No one attempted to stop these people. 2 . Section 405 of the Penal ;Caw requires the discharge point to be at least 50 feet from the nearest tree. The main show discharge point was within 50 feet of the nearest trees . . ;section 405 of the Venal Law states that. the "audience at such display shall be restrained behind lines at least one hundred and fifty feet from the point at which reworks are discharged and only persons in active charge of the display shall be allowed inside these lines.. . . " . Spectators were within this 150, foot perimeter, most of whom claimed to have an affiliation with the fireworks company. ( e had similar problems with this same fireworks company at Cornell , to the point that we nearly stopped the fireworks program minutes before the show was scheduled to start. ) Family members including spouses and children and friends were in this spectators " group, as well as some people who simply stood or parked their vehicles ;in the area, in question. There were several other parked vehicles that were also left within the prohibited area, presumably cars that had been parked there for some time.. 1991 Community Fireworks, 7/26/91 Page d 4 The Penal 'Law requires at least 2 approved liquid type fire extinguishers at the discharge point, yet non were visible . I stopped at the Town Office the day after the display and reviewed the permit and permit application. The required diagram of the display grounds lacked sufficient detail to foresee most of these problems . It was interesting that areas 1, 000 feet away were marked as "prohibited areas" while points within the 150 and 00 foot perimeters were not so marked. The diagram was not to scale, nor were the distances marked on the drawing, so it was not possible know of these problems in advance. The application listed d names of persons responsible for the display, but Bruce Hatch of Ithaca College was given a list (by the fireworks company) of some 50 names of persons who were "ok" , including relatives and friends of the fireworks company. All persons listed on the list, in addition to having direct involvement with the discharge of fireworks, must be in compliance with section 405-2-d of the Penal.. Law. I believe that it is absolutely practical for the fireworks display to continue at the Ithaca College site with some minor changes that will facilitate the intent and letter of the law and allow for fund raising, a spectacular community event and safety for all, 1. The Bode Enforcement officer for the Town should be present at the discharge site during the afternoon setup, during the pre-show period and during the discharge to assure that the fireworks company is complying with the law.. . The permit application should comply with the requirements o�f the New York State Penal Law, especially the requirement for a detailed diagram.. d'. The discharge area and the required set back perimeters would be tightly controlled and secured from all vehicular and pedestrian traffic except for necessary fireworks company and safety officials from the time the setup begins until the discharge area has been determined to be free of unexploded "duds" . 4 . All unnecessary personnel should be kept outside of the discharge area, including friends and family of the fireworks company. There is absolutely no reason for these people to be inside of the restricted areas . The QIP area should be accessed via the back entrance to the upper campus off of Danby Road. "vehicles should enter end exit through this gateway. 1991 Community Fireworks, 7/26/91 Page 4 We have a serious concern about the potential for a tragic accident . The size and quantity of explosive devices present for this display poses a serious risk to people who are within the prohibited areas . While I believe that the setback distances in Penal Law should be increased, we are only able to enforce what the law requires . I am also concerned about the potential liability to the Town, Ithaca College and the Community Fireworks Committee should there be an accident and it is subsequently established that violations were permitted to continue. None of our recommendations will diminish the beauty and excitement of this wonderful community event, nor will they impair the fund raising efforts of the organizing committee. At the very least, the recommendations will assure compliance with the law and reduce the potential for bodily harm. Please contact me if you have any questions concerning this matter. Sincerely, Edward M. Olmstead, Jr. Fire Chief CC: DC Brian Wilbur Robert Holt, Director, Ithaca College Office of Safety and Security Bruce Hatch, Assistant Director, Ithaca College Office of Physical Plant Fran Benedict, Chair, Community Fireworks Committee File Chrono m d w t ". . "" "P�� rv✓ wiW.+m mai""�"�"m'" "� �" m " " ' ^ �"+n" v ... ✓ " n� y J "J "rr a- / ��. , G � P w"n',—,c" *K, ICU "** ~ S & " evo ell pt soon Nh, . TOWN ;- , 126 EAST SENECA STREET,ET, I!TH,A A, NY, 14850 "OWN UERK 273-1721 HIGHWAY 273-1656 PARKS 273-8035 ENGINEERING 273-1747 PLANNING 273--1747 ZONING 273-1747 May 26 , 199'2 Tom Richard Coy Glen Associates 144 Cay Glen Road Ithaca, NY 1.4850 Dear Tom,. I have asked .Attorney to the Town of Ithaca, John Harney to give me the history of the difficulties surrounding the property transfer of Hackberry Lane to the Town of Ithaca. In the meantime , I have researched the material available in the. Town. Hall so that I might respond to your letter before May 31 , when the tax bill.., $9 . 16, is still payable to the Town of Ithaca, as opposed to being turned over .for County collection . My understanding is that the Town of Ithaca Planning Board, in resolutions approving the subdivision, required an easement from the cul-de-sac at the end of Hackberry Lane to the land that was conveyed to Cornell 'University. Some ,arrangement with. Cornell University for public access to that land was implicit in the arrangement. In order to complete the property transfer, the easement and the guarantee of access needed to be received by the 'Fawn. I believe the easement has been granted and that the access question was resolved with Cornell University in March, 1992 .. I can understand your annoyance at receiving the 1992 tax bill for the road. However for that not to have occurred, the transfer would have had to have been recorded prior to March 1, 1991 , the taxable status date . Absent the easement and the agreement with Cornell, that was not possible. I agree that delays such as this are costly both for the Town and the developer. The 'Town has recently completed a survey of outstanding road and park dedications, some dating back over 10 years. We are making an effort to clear these as we have the staff time to accomplish the paper work. Certainly, I am concerned that we seem to be falling behind on more current transfers. After John Harney has had an opportunity to verify my understanding of the history of the Hackberry Lane transfer, I will contact you as to the filing of the transfer and the responsibility for 1993 tares. Sincerely, Shirley A', Raffensperger Supervisor cc ; Jahn Harney/enc John Whitcomb ♦ P James A. Baker Institute for Animal New Ybrk State College of Veterinary iwta.di inn 0,)rneli University Ithaca, Ncm `(,ok 1 853 (607)277-3044 FAX (607) 2 " TOWN OF ITHACA Mrs. Shirley A. Itaffensperger ,Supervisor 'town of Ithaca 12 last Seneca Street Ithaca, New York July 24, 1992 Dear Mrs. I affensperger, Thank you for your letter of July 22nd, per it was not unanticipated. In last weeps' brief discussion with Steven Powell he expressed his increased concerns and frustration and threatened to "go nuclear" if I didn't solve the noise problem immediately. The conversation was not adversarial and I attempted to relay my personal disappointment that we bad not been able to have the problem resolved by now. Although I well understand his frustration, I also have several complex internal problems that must be solved quickly. As you kriow the noise problem is a long-standing issue, one that was brought to my attention shortly after I became Director.. I enclose a current "Chronology" of events as recorded in my files - it reads like a soap opera. The bottom line is that I feel strongly that the College and. University should assist the Institute in this, essentially, community relations problem in a meaningful way. 1 admit that the former director chose to ignore it. I intend to address it in the very near future, but, since assuming the directorship we have had several unplanned and large expenses in refurbishing laboratories and buildings to accommodate new faculty arriving this fall and, as I told Steven Powell, I have had to give priorities to those things. The commitment to "solve the problem by July" was made by Dr. Fred Quimby, who had made this promise by letter to Steven Powell. Fred has taken leadership in this business and has spent much time in exploring the problem and means for its solution - but he has not been able to obtain a significant contribution from the College to deal with the problem in the manner suggested by Steven Powell, an engineer. The solution determined by Fred C, uinaby and Mr. Bill Anderson (CVM's Facilities Manager) was a complete renovation of the fennels at: an estimated cost of nearly $30,000, which did not include consideration of the need for installing air conditioning. I cannot presently commit this amount of money to the project. 1 am mindful of Fred tuimby"s sincere desire to resolve the problem „ he has committed , tlll of his own funds to this end and the College has agreed to $5,000. 1 believe you can get a sense of the general problem from the "Chronology" that I enclose with this note. We have not yet taken substantive action on the problem, but I can give you assurance that it will be completed before this Fall. We have taken into account the report of the sound specialist (Mr. Dull) and others and are now in the process of installing sound abatement materials in the kennel and around the ventilation system. I would be happy to send you the "Dull Report", but the essence is that the sound levels, measured by an acoustics specialist (Edw. Dull), were —100 dB at the source, while dogs were forced to bark by banging garbage cans and other such provoking sounds on days that were considered ideal for sound transmission up the hill. At the property line, the level was not above ambient (50 dBW. Thus, Mr. Dull concluded that the problem was not the level of noise due to barking, but the ability to hear (perceive) the barking. I am not certain what this means, but I interpret it as individual irritability to the dog noise, as well as the heightened sensitivity which has developed during the prolonged course of this issue. This letter does not cover the many complex issues facing our Institute since the development of Dove Drive, most of which we have addressed in order to be "good neighbors". I might add that neither the University nor the Town has shown good faith in addressing a very significant problem to us, unrelated to the dog noise which is the subject of this communication. This relates to Mr. Ralph Varn, the developer, not to the community. We have a sizable dossier on the Dove Drive Development Drainage problem, and how it adversely affects us. We also would like to bring this to cloture as speedily as possible - we intend to pursue the drainage problem later, but we have not yet come to the point of threatening to "go nuclear". It would be helpful to us, however, to know whether further consideration has been given to our dispute with Mr. Varn. The pasture becomes a quagmire during heavy rains and freezes over in winter, and poses a hazard to our horses. I enclose a memo (7111188) to Mr. Scott McConnell that acknowledges the Town of Ithaca's Board had passed a resolution to construct a ditch to obstruct water run-off from the development into our pasture. No action has ever been taken! To avoid complications whilst we proceed to implement abatement of the noise further, I would ask you to keep this communication confidential. I am purposely not sending it to all parties concerned, in the hope that we can resolve the problem `quietly', but effectively. The principal issue is one of finances - not a lack of desire on our part to accomplish the goal of being a responsible neighbor. With all best wishes. 7;i,� �a-)-k Leland E. Carmichael Director CHRON'OLOGYQFDOGNOM ROBLEMSAS UNDERSTOODa. E. cARmIcHAEL) 7/6/88 Letter to DDMcG from Powells re. Dog barking problem; list of suggestions that include: (1 ) Install ventilation system to allow closed windows; (2) Install sound-absorbing tiles/mate,rials, inside building and arolund windows, 7/7/88 Memo from SH to Shirley Egan (UC) re: Powell letter - asked for input; draft of response. DDMcG believes nothing can be done without compromising access to fresh air. 7/14/88 Letter to Powellls from D,D'fMcG incorporating suggestions from Ms. Egan. " Issue of homeowners moving to subUrbs"; "Appreciate concernsif; suggests "..planting barrier row of fast-growing evergreens at property line"'; notes, that there is, desire to live close to Cornell, but doesn't want Cornell close to them, (believed to be quote by Shirley Egan?')..""' 9/1/89 Visit by Powells, to BIAH, with, David Stewart (CCR), Art Howser, SHHI. 11/14/89 Letter to SH from Powells with, list of companies that mifg. noise control eqpt. and other articles on noise abatement. Notes discussion with Ithaca Town Atty. - John C. Barney, stating that he (Barney) believes that BIAH not exempt from Town's dog ordinance (Law #2 of 1979, section 2). Suggests that Cornell use indirect cost money to finance modifications in order to comply with lawsl Notes intolerable ("thunderous,") barking in early hours of morning, when doges fed. Hopes University now recognizes problem and will take responsibility. Notes that indirect cost "'overhead" could be used to make modifications suggested'. "Up to BIAH to, harness resources of Univ, to define and finance a solution.."'. 11/17/89 Letter to Powellis from SH acknowledging receipt of above materials. Noted that feeding does not occur until >7 am. during week. Will take complaints "'under advisement". 2/26/910 Letter to SH from Steven Powell with petition signed by 12 residents from Dove Drive Development urging support of Steven and Milli Powell to institute a program by the BIAH to reduce noise level of dog barkingi, with a, list of suggestions. Neighborhood association wishes to know what plans BIAH has for reducing dog barking and complying with Dog Law. (In discussions with several individuals who live on and around Do" Drive, /I appears that only 2-3 families are truly concerned;mainly the Powells. But, because of the time lag, issues have sharpened) 2 713190 Letter from SH acknowledging petition. "Aware of concern; have taken matter under advisement." 7114191 Copy of letter to Shirley Raffensperger (Town Supervisor) from Dove Drive Association received. The letter states the history of complaints and.failure of BIAH to take action on them. Notes discussion with John C. Barney, Town of Ithaca Att'y - we've not heard from him. 7/23/92:Received letter from Shirley Egan relating discussion with Steven Powell and his frustration with the Institute In resolving the dog problem. Mrs. Egan notes Town of Ithaca's responsibility to residents under provisions of local laws. 9/16/ 91 The "dog noise problem" was brought to my (LEC) attention by Dr. Fred Quimby the week that I assumed position of Director. Fred stated that Mr. Powell had contacted the NIH about the problem and that they had brought it to the attention of the University. Possibly provoked by the NIH letter, a "Town Meeting" was held in the James Law Auditorium with Bill Anderson, presiding. Dr. Carmichael, was invited to attend the meeting as a concerned party. The dog noise problem was reviewed by Steven Powell and Mario Giannella, representatives of the DDNA. Other issues concerning operations on "Snyder Hill" also were raised by neighbors. Mr. John Gutenberger & Sandy Tallant noted that the University wished to be "good neighbors" and this was emphasized by other members of the Univ. community attending. Dr. Fred Quimby indicated that he wished to see a resolution to the problem and that noise measurements would be made by an acoustic engineer to define the problem and propose possible solutions. Mr. Powell suggested an additional public meeting to discuss the "new dog holding facility" under construction, and indicated that the neighborhood wished to be kept apprised of all developments on adjacent University property that might affect the neighborhood. Dr. Quimby noted that the new kennel would be quiet. Dr. Carmichael indicated that the BIAH would like very much to be a "good neighbor" and would cooperate with Dr. Quimby, who had taken the personal responsibility to lead efforts to resolve the problem. At that time it was believed by Dr. Quimby that the "solution would be simple; don't worry, it won't cost more than $10,000." 1 indicated at the time that I believed, and still do, that the extent of the problem may have been overstated. I also remarked on the fact, that experimental animals have been present on 'Institute property'since 1908-dogs were introduced in 1949-50-and it would seem that certain inherent rights of priority exist in the same manner as farms that have been encroached upon by developers fa Federal Bill addressing "Right to Farm" is pending in Congress). I also noted that the problem is primarily one of College/University relationships and that principal costs should be borne by the University. 3 9110191 Meeting held in VRT (Dr. Quimby's office) together with Bill Anderson, Steven Powell, Mario Giannella and myself (LEC) to discuss possible solutions to the problem. Decided to hire acoustic specialist; provide options to 'eliminate barking as source of noise to adjacent neighborhood'; obtain professional opinion on level of barking from new facility (note above); hold public meetings with CU Planning Office to discuss neighborhood concerns; hope for expeditious resolution. (Summary by Steven Powell received 12110191). mote.LECagain expressed concerns with respect to "who will pay?", since CRAR/others? have taken lead in the resolution of the problem created by development adjacent an estabrshed College/University facility. 12/4191 Letter from Steven Powell to Dr. Quimby (cc. LEC & Shirley Raffensperger). Notes that Ed Dull, acoustics consultant, has completed work and preparing report, including options to eliminate noise disturbance. Wishes to review report and meet at BIAH with LEC et al. to provide community input on options. Notes that 'disturbances continue to annoy neighborhood'. Wishes to help define a set of actions to eliminate noise. 1117192 Received (LEC) detailed report prepared for Dr. Quimby by Edward Dull. Principal findings and suggestions: 1 . Identified kennel as source of noise - sound level at source -- 100 dB. 2. Highest sound pressures between 355 Hz and 2840 Hz octave bands. 3. When dogs provoked at source, dog sounds could be heard, but the sound level at the property line was not above ambient level of 50 dB. When ambient level drops, barking becomes dominant and is perceived as an annoyance. "Problem not the level of barking noise, but the ability (sic) to hear the dogs barking (Mr. Dull)". 4. Noise problem must be treated at the source. 5. Feasible solutions noted: (1) External barrier wall at source (receiver is —8100 ft. distant) - not considered feasible because of atmospheric refraction &expense; (2) Treatment at source: debarking acoustic foam- lined ventilation ducts, sound barriers in runway openings, increasing transmission loss through fiberglass.walls. 4 312192 Memorandum to L.E.C. from Mr. Bill Anderson noting that construction estimate for soundproofing would be — $25,796 (estimate). Renovation would take ---6 months for design, contract administration & construction. Memo notes that `responsibility for solving the problem is an Institute function' (LEC disagreed and so noted in response to Mr. Anderson 712192). Mr. Anderson also suggested that AAALAC accredation might be in jeopardy- I took umbrage at that statement, and so noted in my response. I also noted in my reply to Mr. Anderson that the public discussion was initiated by the the University/College. [since that time, the Institute has become burdened with unexpected and heavy obligations due to the addition of several new faculty. Because of budget constraints on College 1CVM) funds, the Institute now bears costs previously committed by the CVM, a reality acknowledged by the College Administration. Other priorities critical to the activities of the Institute have taxed not only me but our administrative and maintenance staff as well since the first of the year, and the "dog noise problem" was, therefore, put aside for the present time and assigned a low budget priority,unless a more acceptable financial solution lto the,Institute) is agreed upon.I We earnestly feel that the University and CVM should assume a substantial financial responsibility for correcting the problem, especially in view of the February 1992 estimate. "Debarking" was considered an alternative. Though 'legal' it was not favored by the CHAR. It was agreeable, but not encouraged, by Dr. George Lust who is the principal investigator .utilizing the Labrador dogs. This alternative has not been completely discounted however. 4120192 Fax letter sent by Steven Powell to Dr. Quimby to inquire about what has been done. Mr. Powell wants to learn what has been done! He requests a meeting to discuss implementation. 4122192 Recd Memo from Dr. Quimby requesting initiation of renovation. Memo reiterates cost estimate of —$25,000. In previous discussions with Dr. Quimby 1 said that the maximum we could responsibly contribute to the project was one-half the cost, up to $15,000, which I believe is more than equitable. Dr. Quimby agreed to commit $5,000 from CRAR and Mr. Lambert committed $5,000 from CVM Administration. Fred noted that he is turning over all responsibility for implementation to LEC. $10,000 has been allocated by the CVM and placed in a dedicated account. He has so informed Steven Powell. Fred will be departing on sabbatical leave for 1 year and requests a report when the problem :is settled. Fred Quimby has asked Bill Anderson to look into incorporating central air conditioning into the inside kennel area only. If needed, Fred agreed to "pursue funds for the addition to this job.." 5 N had remarked that the soundproofing is one problem, maintenance of the dogs in an acceptable environment was another-the soundproofing estimate did not seem to cover the possibility of the need for air conditioning or some other mechanism to ensure adequate air flow-my prime concern, other than cost overruns, is the dogs!). [During the period of April-present time, a permanent Institute Director has been appointed. This means that 4 new faculty will have been added to the Institute Staff- unanticipated in September- and all of our efforts have been consumed to accommodate them by Falf ('92) in existing as well as new quarters in the "Bovine Research Center", which is in the early stages (7/92) of construction.] 717!92 LEC sent memo to Fred Quimby to thank him for his efforts. I noted our unanticipated financial obligations this year and the current burden of refurbishing several Institute laboratories/buildingsto accommodate new staff. I noted that we had taken measures to reduce sound: (1) The number of adult dogs has been reduced from —65 to —30; (2) classical music (stereo) is, played during non-working hours - the animal attendants and I believe that this has had a beneficial effect at night; (3) adjusted working hours so that animal attendants do not enter the kennels until after 7:30 am and, on week-ends, after 8:00 am. I told Fred that we do not intend to ignore the problem, but that we cannot embark on additional construction at the present time and that I would need a written commitment from the CVM for expenses in excess of $15,000, including any adjustments to provide adequate air supply and quality - which is now barely acceptable. 7113192 Steven Powell phoned to ask where the issue stands. I told him essentially what is noted above. He was not pleased! The metaphor he used was: "We may have to go nuclear, but haven't yet, pending action to complete the job this summer. " I indicated that I appreciated his frustration, but did not cite all of the reasons why we haven't acted. 7114/92 Received a letter from the DDNA (Steven Powell) noting the memo (717/92) from Dr. Quimby. He took note of the fact that Fred had not indicated a "start or completion date for the project", and expressed concern that the goal had not been met. He wants assurance that the dog noise would be "eliminated" and that it be given ("remains") a high priority on the BIAH Agenda. (I told him the previous day that the priority was "low"). He noted that the residents have been patient and that 4 years had elapsed since first complaints were registered, and asks for prompt resolution. y V � 6 Attached to Steven Powells letter were copies of two letters to him from Fred Quimby that I had not recieved. nor discussed with him. (1) On April 22, 1992 Fred wrote to Mr_ Powell that "we are proceeding with extensive renovation of the Labrador Kennel which should begin in the very near future"-and notes that he (Fred)is pressed for time. He expressed that he hoped for completion in July. (2) July 7, 1992. Fred notes in a letter to Mr. Powell that. (1) The problem has been identified; (ii) A plan for rectifying the problem has been drafted, (iii) Estimates for cost implementation have been received; 1W Funds to implement the plan have been identified. He also tinned over the project to LEC for implementation. 7123192. Letter from Mrs. Shirley Raffensperger,Supervisor of the Town of Ithaca, outlining the "barking dog problem" and the concerns of the Town that the problem has not been resolved. She noted that I have agreed to act in a responsible manner that would comply with the provisions of focal law. Mrs. Egan requests a status report on the Laborador Kennel renovation plans. Dr. Carmichael has responded to the letter (7/24/92) and sent a copy of this "chronology of events". CURRENT STATUS OF "PROJECT". 1 . The frustration of the DDNA is understood - several "understandings" with respect to project progress had not been fully or mutually agreed upon. I would not have agreed to a July deadline without getting assurance that the job would be done without a commitment to reimburse costs for providing a satisfactory environment for the dogs, should costs exceed the estimates. The Institute is already $866,000 over budget for the year because of the unplanned (Sept. 1991) activities, ones that have placed a heavy burden on our resources and personnel. Notwithstanding, the 'July deadline' is unrealistic since the estimate 1 by Mr. Anderson clearly stated that it would take at least 6 months for design and construction to commence, should we agree to full renovation and soundproofing. 2. No action has yet been taken, but we are currently exploring alternative, and less expensive, measures to reduce dog noise. Mr. Dull's report would guide our actions. 3. 1 would consent to commence refurbishment of the Labrador kennel when I receive a written commitment from the CVM to cover all expenses in excess of the amount agreed upon in April($15,000) to pro vide sound abatement plus maintenance of a satisfactory environment for the dogs -- considerably more than the $10,000 originally assumed. 7 4. Since the, noise level was Ibelow that considered a legal annoyance, and the number of actual complainants few in number, less expensive measuires, might be, tried, and implemented quickly. It should be noted that hard data is lacking on the severity of the noise problem - as, Mlir. Dull stated, it appears to be one of perception (sensitivi,ty?), a problem seemingly not unlike the "Toxic Building Problem" (Schurman Hall)? We sincerely wish to resolve the "dog barking problem" - but not with an open account. 5. The "Labrador facility", which includes a maintenance shop and garage, is an aging building that is suffering decay. It was built during 1957-58 to house disease-free swine and laboratory animals and modified iin the '70's to accomodate dogs. In: the view of several individuals, it has exceeded its natural life and will have to be replaced in the foreseeable future. Measures to reduce noise to, acceptible levels (noise abatement, rather than soundproofing) would seem to be a more reasonable alternative to the current problem than extensive renovations. Mrs. A , Dar as ,z �� 3 IN Willimantic , CT 05221,:�, 10 Sylvester fat . aY ® I Ithaca ha:acaa Town Hall Ithaca, e w ,f ca r_IQ 14 tf c.0 To Whom It May Concern, I an.writing this letter to let someone known of the.u e r j d r.c as.lw ca,.a high price that is being charged students for is taxi ride t.c Ithaca College. On Sunday. evening, October 18, I.99.. ,�'«'"" , Tra y daughter. . a':a ra d three traveling companions took a local taxi cab from the Ithaca bu station to Ithaca College for the price of 13050, awa price higher t2rato in NYC or Boston for t1ac, Ramo amount of miles, This price is outrageous and may be considered highway r-ck.aP:ak:er..y by some, not to rrenti.carr ripping off college students. I called my local ",,a::axi c as Ia company t o find c t u t how they ctcryt.errrrined charges, and they told me t:Iiat:, a. ride of r.,iva distance I mentioned would be AwapIrr•oxi.IrV:wat„rawly ti';iS. 8o to 4 o, t. hi. .:> is in as city. a little bit bigger than Ithaca , He also told me that. prices wer.w regulated by the State of CT Are Ithaca prices regulated by the State of NY or .m,ca¢zse sort of commission'.”, You may not; know whas.t, is being k.';har'gcarrl, or may not Teel it is high, but, I felt that someone should brow askac:ut: this, i don' !.. mind paying for something that: is worth the price , but:, I hate to get ripped off, and that is exactly what is happening. Some may think that the students have Ie lental y" of array and it is a okay' to overcharge, but: mo it , p"arents are paying for tine college education, and paying plenty I might, as,d& So, I would like ya response from the Town Hall as to IkA:rw pr,.lce_d are determined and if those four students were overcharged, Also, who regulates the prices in case i need to ulnar to aaa higher.. official , Thank you for yasar,. help, Sincerely, cc : Ithaca C'haa]tlb,7: r of C okti8.m _..., 4"a, H PROPOSAL SOUTH HILL DRAINAGE INTEMCEPTOR w The attached sketch shows the drainage pattern of a portion of Ithaca"s south hill. Generally, small streams form to drain in a northwesterly direction toward Cayauga Inlet. As these streams cascade down off south hill there is generally little trouble associated with them. As they flatten out in the vicinity of Spencer and Elmira Road and cross the flat Inlet valley, however, they become troublesome. Because their flow profile is so flat and flow so sluggish, they cannot adequately carry the run off during heavy storms. , This causes local, flooding and back-ups in drainage systems. "kith development of land on .south hill, as with any development, there has been an increase in storm water runof"f". This is to be expected when ground that was once able to scuak un rain water is paved or has b;.nildings located on .it. Thus the developed property quickly ,sheds the rainfall , i .e. increases the runoff. Some examples of recent south hill developments include the extension of the Morse Chain parking lot to the southwest and the development of the Ithaca College Campus In the case of the Morse Chain parkinw lot expansion, a stream used to cross Route 96B in the vicinity o�f the Coddin ton Read intersection and flow northwesterly to near the intersection of r""lnira Road and Albany Street. That stream was, apparently„ diverted south around the parking lot extension and connected to an existing stream which flows across the Lucente property to behind the Grand union. Go, not only did the parking lotpavement increase runoff, bait it also changed the course of a stream to increase the flow of another. "his other stream, whose flow was increased, also carries the drainage from a significant portion of Ithaca College. Go as the campus " has developed, the stream has been impacted. These stream changes have been the source of Mr. Laucente":s complaints over, the past few yearn that the stream flow through his grencer/Elmira Road rrOT�erty has Increased. i Other rroblemGs over the rust few years associated with south hill drainage include the wash out of "tome Ouaarry Road duxrin7 a lr>76 :storm. Several private properties /0. � b -2- �r were also damaged along the toe of south hill during that duly storm. The Manos Lake drainage is a part of the same system of streams. The complaints of drainage problems from Spencer Road residents also sten from the south hill runoff. The railroad line that, until recent years, served Morse Chain and defines the City and Town boundary is no *longer functional. This -line, which also served as a siding for the Lehigh Valley railroad, crossed over Elmira Road at the southwest city line. A bridge collapse over the Cayuga Inlet in 1979 rendered the line unuseable. -City and Town of Ithaca officials have since pressed the INYS Department of Transportatior to remove the low-clearance Elmira: Road overpass which would further cut off the rail line from its terminus at Morse Chain. Thus, a railroad exists which for all intents and purposes is abandoned, along the base of south hill. Morse Chain has purchased that portion of the railroad right-of-way from Stone Quarry Road north east to their plant in the vicinity of Aurora Street. That portion of the railroad, from in the vicinity of Buttermilk Fails State Park to Morse Chain, is essentially a narrow bench or ledge cut in the side of the hill. Because the railroad bed is so narrow it would not lend itself to development -as a street or highway. It could, however, serve as a convenient means to intercept drainage from south hill and convey it to Buttermilk Creek. By constructing a channel 1;4 miles along the uphill side of the existing rail bed, .stormwater could be carried down along the old railroad and into an existing channel in Buttermilk Falls State Park. Thus,_ stormwater would be conveyed almost directly to Cayuga Inlet rather than taking a nuisance-causing course across the flats to the flood relief channel. It is proposed that the interceptor channel be constructed from below the Morse• Chain parking lot to Buttermilk Falls State Park. Major structures would A be built at three major stream crossings. These would allow a low stream flow to- continue in the streams, but would bypass storm flows to the interceptor channel. The channel would also intercept drainage that flows down through the surface rock. -3- f Because the proposed interceptor would require taking up the rails and ties dnd building s service road for construction and maintenance equipment, the right- of-way could ,also serve as a bicycle and pedestrian path between S. Aurora Street and Buttermilk Falls State Park. Similarly, the right-of-way could serve as a corridor to carry utility lines such as water or gas, etc. Y Such a project would benefit both the City and the Town of Ithaca. ' Maintenance problems in the City's southwest would be reduced. Further development in the Town of Ithaca on south hill will cause the Town to Zook for means such-as this one to mitigate the problems caused by increased runoff. As proposed, the project would be a ,joint effort of both governments. Support would also have to come from Morse Chain who now-owns the right-of-way along about one--half the length of the project. Likewise, support would have to be solicited from the State Parks Commission, since the project would tie into the Buttermilk State Park. And that portion of railroad . right-of-way between Route 13 and Stone g y Quarry Road would have to be aecured,by the City or Town. 4c.-r /97c) r+ rit R E �.rF uhe' tl n. 3tpq �' ` aGa� 4wY Q-" r r" APPROX. I �� MILE ,r965 ° tl A w Y. YI 4 N o v Z B, 1979 WFS F S e F" �v A., December 17 . 1992 Shirley A . Raffensperger 126 East Seneca St . Ithaca , NY 14850 Dear Ms . RaFFensperg er , In reply to your letter dated December 3 , 1992 , 1 am sure that the town planner and the town engineer are aware of the importance of the drainage problem on South Hill onto private properties . T ' m sure that, the town planner has addressed this issue in the 1992 Open Space Report , FerhapsJohn Whitcomb of the New York State Association of Conservation Councils could be of assistance to you . Sincerely , Donald J . Lucenti. 1001 Giles St . Ithaca , NY 14850 140 Bur1ei hDrive ✓ Ithaca , NY 1 4850 May 6 , i i3,d Mrs . Shirley Paffensperger `ownup.Mer visor 126 E. Seneca St . Ithaca , My 1.4350 Dear Mrs . R a; fens er er We wish to call your attention to the drainage problem be- tween our house and our neighbor ' s ( 1 40 and 133 ) and than tack yards of two houses on Lexington ( 1 70 and 174) . when our houses were built no provision was made for the drainage from our footer drains (ground water) , since Lexington Avenue didn ' t exist then. Now, especially with this wet spring (and other previous wet times) the water is causing a problem in the back yards of the houses on Lexington Avenue Doesn ' t the 't'own of Ithaca have a .res- itility to do something about this? [between our house and 142 Burleigh there is a drainage ditch. which goes can dawn between two houses on Lexington and into a culvert , so we have no problem there . We hope something can be done about this ,, before relations become strained between us and our Lexington neighbors . Than you. Sincerely yours , (Mrs . Evan A. Bollinger �h,�, FINAL, William D. Highland, EsquireAUG 119 East Buffalo Street Ithaca, New York 148513 18 Augiust 1993 Mr. Erie Whitney Town Engineer, Town of Ithaca 1126 East Seneca Street Ithaca, New York 14850 Mr. Ward Hungerford Highway Manager Tompkins County Department of Public Works 170 Bostwick Dead Ithaca, New Fork 148513 Mr. Cordon Reimels e''awr York State Department of Transportation Region 8 3888 NYS Route 281 Cortland, New York 13045 Gentlemen. There is a hazard on East Shore Drive in the Tern of Ithaca near the intersection of Renwick Drive. As I informed Mr. Whitney by telephone in May, the hazard is the floe of water across East Shore Drive. The water emanates from beneath the ground from an unknown source„ presumed to be a natural spring since Bolton Point has determined that the water has not been treated. Initially, the flow of water was primarily from higher on the hillside and coming down the driveway of our neighbors, William and Barbara Mai,.. at 813 East Shore Drive. ,although the volume of water has decreased since May, water does continue to flower across the road. At least one serious automobile accident occurred -- in April, 1993 -- caused by black ice, the result of the freezing of this water on the road. More accidents will, occur inevitably if nothing is done to divert the flow of water. Since the water flows from our property at 3 Renwick Drive and since diversion will require major construction, my wife and I are concerned about the responsibility we might bear, for such diversion and for any accidents. With this letter, I am putting the Town of Ithaca, the Bounty of Tompkins, and the State of New Fork on written notice that a hazard to life and limb, and of course to �, rr,,1d ��� property, exists on East Shore Drive. My wife and l request that responsibility for this hazard be assumed by whoever has jurisdiction. We further request that the hazard be corrected as, soon as feasible. Sincerely yours, A14 William D. Highland v h i William D. Highland, Esquire JAN25ax 110 East Buffalo Street TOWN OF ITHACA Ithaca, New "fork 14850 PLANNING,ZONMG ENGIN FRIN a 18 ,January 1994 Mr. Eric Whitney Town Engineer, Town of Ithaca 126 East Seneca Street Ithaca, New "York 14850 Mr. Ward Hungerford Highway Manager Tompkins County Department of Public Works 170 Bostwick Road Ithaca, New "York 14850 Mir. Gordon F eimels New "York State Department of Transportation Region 8558 NYS Route 281 Cortland, New "York 18045 Ms. Shirley Raffensperger Town Supervisor, Town of Ithaca 126 East Seneca Street Ithaca, New "York 14850 Mr. Whitney, Mr. Hungerford, Mr. Reimels,els, FIs. Raffensperger. Black ice on East Shore Drive during lata fall and early winter prompted us to hire a private contractor to remedy the situation caused by a spring on the hillside near the Intersection of Renwick Drive. although difficult to evaluate now, initially the water did appear to be diverted from the spring to the ditch on Renwick Drive by using underground drainage pipe. The decision by the State of New York to wait until spring to take any effective action seemed unreasonable; and the stopgap measure of putting salt on the ice was not being done. We could not accept this risk: to life, limb, and property when the means existed to correct the situation. Attached is a copy of both the bill from the contractor and our personal check, to cover the cost. We will notify you again in the spring if thus is not a permanent solution to the problem. Since we have remedied a problem whilh the responsible authorities could have and should have remedied,, we thus ask that the proper agency reimburse us for our expanse. Sincerely yours, William D. highland VILLAGE OF COUGA HEIGHTS Office Hours &M HANSHNN ROND Telephone 9 A.M., - 4 P.M. MHAM, NY. 140MU, W-W-M January 5, 1990 Shirley Raffensperger Town of Ithaca Supervisor 126 East Seneca Street Ithaca, N.Y. 14850 Dear Shirley, We are in the process of final consideration of re-opening Remington Road from North Sunset Drive to East Shorp Drive , When this road was temporarily closed in 1967 , there was as promise to re-open when an abutting property owner was ready to build on the property. We have received such a request, and are in the proce5s of fulfilling the promise . The engineering survey was completed by T. G. Miller Associates some months ago. The range of options includos one and two lane roadway, as well as several possibilities for installation of utilities (with cost estimates by the various public utilities) . In as much as approximately one-fourth of the roadway belongs to the Town of Ithaca, it is vital that we concur in the scope of necessary improvements , and also agree on the sharing of costs betwPen municipalities and the property holders . 1 have been told that the Town probably never formally closed its portion of the roadway, but had tacitly agreed. in any event, it has been closed except for the portion extending just beyond the Stanton driveway from East Shore Drive. i will be pleased to visit with you about this matter, and we will supply you with as copy of the engineering report. We are tentatively suggesting 50% cost sharing of the road improvement and 75% of the drainage improvements as appropriate for the municipalitQ5 , with the remainder, the responsibility of property holders as well as the total cost of utilities . E am sure you have lots of other Town matters to attend to, but thi5 will be on our priority list. There will be a public hearing on this matter at 7 : OOPM on January 15th. Sincerely, !11111-H. Anderson Mayor R 'tea/jfe sez= CITY OF' ITHACA 1 CU8 EASE C,F: E_R._N S P RE_ I F ITHACA, NEW YORK 148�50 OFFICE.OF DEPARTMENT C 'E•" PURUC," WORKS STREETS&FA.CUES MGM LAWRENCE P FACI ROM P E, TEEwEM-40NE 272-1718 ASSISTANT S9.UPE.WNTE:NCYE:Rr I COD(, 60,7 January 24 , 1990 Hon, Shirley Raffon p rgor, Supervisor Town of Ithaca 1,26 E. Seneca Street Ithaca, New York 14850 H : City/Town Agreement Dear Supervisor Haff n p rg r As an introduction to you, Ir. Harayan ' hadani is the new Superintendent of Public Works for the City Department of Public Works. As a part, of phasing out of my interim duties of the past several months, I have made Harayan generally aware of the following incomplete mature with the `town: ,'la Burns Road Swap of Hight of Ways according to agreement. . Forest Home Drive Town Annexation, Etc. according to agreement. . Interim Agreement To Connect to and Use Steuart Park puma Station. 4 . Interim Agreement to Connect to and Tose Cass Park pump Station. 5 . Re-negotiation of hulk Water Agreement for West Hill . . Interim Agreement to Provide 'Water to Inlet Valley. 7. Negotiation of Intermunicipal maintenance Agreement including a fair settlement of daisy maintenance provided ince the end of rate and one-half. . Negotiation of Long Range Agreement on Construction and Maintenance of Intermunicipal sewer facilities including but not limited to items 3 and 4 above. City/Town Agreements January 24 , 1990 Page 2 Over the last three years, Bill, Gray, City Engineer, has attempted to bring both Robert Flumerfelt and Sally Olsen up to speed on these matters to no useful outcome or, transition upon their departure., At the same time, past Supervisor Desch has demanded extensive documentation through Dominick Cafferillo for the City to be reimbursed for ongoing services provided the Town when suitable interim, charges certainly are in order prior to the wider ranging intermunicipal sewer discussions. My hope is that you or your representative and Narayan can take a renewed and fresh interest in resolving most of these issues, some of which are now four year's overdue, to a useful and equitable conclusion. It seems with new administrations in both the City and Town, to be a prime opportunity to develop a new cooperative basis of understanding that includes all parties following agreements through to their conclusion. Since ely, wrense P. Fabbroni, P.,E. , L.S. Asst Superintendent of Public Works XC: Narayan Thadani, Supt Public Works Bill Gray, City Engineer Dominick Cafferillo, City Controller Forest Home Improvement Associadin February 11 , 1990 Ms . Shirley Raffensperger Supervisor, Town of Ithaca 126 E. Seneca Street UK".'Ics , 1Tf 14 8 5 0 Dear Shirley, I am very pleased that the Town Board is willing to address the issue of overweight trucks in Forest Home. As you well know, we have been unsble to get the current 5 ton weight limit enforced. The posting of the graphic (circle-slash) "no truck" signs has helped tremendously, but we still have many trucks in excess of 5 tons passing through the community. As I understand it, the proposed change to Local Law #2 of 1.980 will be to insert the words "Rated Capacity" into the hesding and body of the law. With all due respect, I think that the words NVUR (Manufacturer 's Gross Vehicle Weight Rating)" would better serve our purpose. "Rated Upacity" is the amount of weight that as vehicle can carry, and does not take into account the weight of the vehicle itself. Therefore , much larger and heavier vehicles would be allowed through Forest Home than under the current law. On the other hand , AM (Manufacturer's Gross MUM Weight Rating)" is somewhat more restrictive than the current law, in that it would treat all trucka ss if they were fully loaded . However , a 5 ton, GVWR more nearly matches the spirit of the present 5 ton weight limit, in that it would allow cars, pickups, and passenger vans through, but would keep larger trucks out. The GVWR is clearly indicated on the door or door post of all vehicles , thus making this fairly essay to enforce. Again, thank you for looking into this matter . If I can help to clarify' any points raised in this letter, or if you would like to discuss this further, please do not hesitate to call . Sincerely, Bruce Brittain, Chair FHIA Traffic Committee 135 Warren Road, Ithaca xc : John Ozolins WHY Trautmann. LOCAL LAW NO. 2, 1900 A LOCAL LAW PROHIBITING THROUGH TfZNFFIC OF TRUCKS, COMMERCIAL VEHICLES TRACTORS, TRACTOR-TRAILER COMBINATIONS AND TRUCKS IN EXCESS OF FIVE (5) TONQ10W MCINTYRE PLACE, AND ON PORTIONS OF FOREST HOME DRIVE A ,;ND,JUD")FALLS ROAD IN THE TOMI OF ITHACA, NEW YORK. 61, SECTION I This local law is adoptrd pursuant to the authority of Sections 166U of the Vehicle and TraEfic Law of the State of Now York and Section lU of the Municpal Homo Rule of the State of New York. SECTION II This local law is adopted in order to minimize the adverse inn pam. of traffic upon the Forest community and certain of its strepts an( bridges, and in order Lo promote the health, safety and welfare of Lh(a community. SECTION III No through traff1c of trucks. cominercial vehicles, tractors, or tractor-trailer combinationg and trucks in excess of five (5) tons.,shall be permitted on- f (a) �IcIutyre PLACE ty (b) Forest !Wme Drive, bct.weern the western terminus of Plantation Road and Caldwell Road. CRO ,S VEOMLE (c) Judd Falls Road, between Forest ]Wmp Drive and the intersection with 111,antation Road. SECTION IV A violation of this local law shall be a traffice infraction. Every parson convicted of a violation of any Of the provisions of this local law shall [or a f i rst conviction be punished by a fine of not more than Fifty Dollars ($5(.b.00) or by inqMSDinuent for riot nuirc than fifteen (15) days or both such fine and imprisonment: for a nvcond such conviction within eighteen (18) months thereafter such persun shall be punished by a fine of not more than One Hundred Dollars ($10(1 UU) or by imprisonment for not more than Forty-Five (45) days or by Imth such fine and imprisonment; upon a third or subsequent conviction within eighteen (18) months after the first conviction such person shall be punished by a Lino of not more than Two Hundred Fifty D01 hir,; ($250.00) or by imprisonment of not more than ninety (90) days or by such fine' and imprisonmont. SECT LON two 01 Local deliveries and pick-ups to and from properties locate(I on the aforementioned town hiqhways. by vehicles otherwise prohibited from using said highways by the provisions of this law shall not % prohibited hereby. SECTION V! This local law shall he effective upon the erection or posting of signs or markings qivinq notice of the restrictions contained herein. BOARD,6rEPRESEN 'ATIVE "i l �lr�rthlrnr r�„1tk n .t. 14850 F I NAL , March Ill, 1990 Hon. Shirley R aff nsperl er Supervisor, Towyn of Ithaca 126 East Seneca Street :Ithaca, New York 14850 Dear Shirley, ntaraher of..' my constituents have exp2"ef"rsed concern about tae dangerous situation that exists for pedestrians along Mitchell. Street, berwaeen the Cit line and the Marine Midland Bank. Clearly, a sidewalk is needed there, especially now that aarne:ll.''a apartments are completed. The proposed McDonald's at the East Hill Plaza is likely to increase pedestrian traffic and make the situation raven worse. I understand that: Cornell 1. haas agreed to pay for part of the cost of the. sidewalk, as as has the owner of Ide°a.. 1 hope that the Town wi.l..l a.1.so get as commitment from McDonald's for the remainder of the carat. In any event, I serge the Town to initiate this project as soon as possible before a pedestrian is hurt walking along that road. Sinc:erd , Stuart W. Stein, Representative District No. 3 City of Ithac.aa. laWll Q i cc Beverly Livesay, Representative, District No. 1.1 VILLAGE OF CAYUGA HEIGH�TS Office Hours 836 HAN SHAW ROAD Telephone 9 kk - 4 P.M. IT'HACA, N.Y. 14860 May 10, 1990 Shirley Raffensperger Supervisor, Town of Ithaca 126 E. Seneca Street Ithaca, NY 14850 Dear Shirley: We will be continuing the public hearing on the issue of re-opening Remington Road on Monday, May 21 at 7 P.M. Hopefully this will be the last segment of the hearing which began in January. One of the potential issues is the type of SEQR action needed. I have talked to Mr. Nolan of the DEC Region 7 office in Cortland, and we agreed that it fit the Type II action re rebuilding and/or repair of existing facilities. It would thus not be subject to review. He did say that a short form EAF, while not necessary, would serve to identify the project if questions arise. I hear that other opinions have been voiced by environmentalists in the Village. Since the Town of Ithaca is owner of approximately one-fourth of the roadway, and is or will be involved in decisions on environme;Xal impacts, I am alerting you to this matter. There are several other decisions rela- tive to the Remington Road question which we must jointly face in the near future. Sincerely, Ronald E. Anderson Mayor REAM OF 12, TOWN OF ITHACA TOWN CLERK 273-1721 HIGHWAY 273-1656 PARKS 273-8035 ENGINEERING 273-1736 PLANNING 273-1736 ZONING 273-1747 May 30, 1990 Joseph Stone, Principal Northeast Elementary School Winthrop Drive Ithaca, New York 14850 Dea-r Mr. Stone: I am enclosing an excerpt from the May 7, 1990 Ithaca Town Board meeting, which addresses the Winthrop Drive parking problem. You will note that we have set a public hearing for, a revised version of no-parking regulations on Winthrop Drive. Parking would be restricted on the residential side only for the present, recognizing the limited parking presently available at the school. However, the Town Board and the residents of the area are most anxious that long-term solutions to the parking deficiencies at Northeast School be implemented as soon as possible by the School District. There ren-ains concern that parking on one side may still impede access, for urgency vehicles. one inriediate step discussed was to ask the District to alter the "faculty and staff parking only"' sign to add "during school hours". Long-term, the Town believes the safety and convenience problems cannot be solved without additional parking at Northeast School, to be used for school-hours visitors and after-school events. Additionally, discussed in the public hearing, were concerns about supervision of after-school activities and the need for the school being open for changing and reser oan facilities, at least for game officials. Notification of local and out-of-town groups, who use the school fields, of parking and other appropriate regulations would seem to be the responsibility of the School District. Adding to the safety problems in the area has been the policy which encourages Dewitt Middle School "pickups" on Winthrop Drive. It would seem that hazards have not been eliminated but instead shifted from Dewitt to the Northeast School vicinity. The Town hopes this practice will be reevaluated. Joseph Stone 2 May 30, 1990 The public hearing on the no-parking regulations will be held June 11, 1990 at 7:00 P.M. We look forward to the School Districts representation. Sincerely, Shirley A. Raffens perger Supervisor SAR/js enc. cc: Gary Linde teen (enc.,) may LaLonde Harlin McEwen Tim Benedict - /7/90 Y F UNREAD - UNAPP PUBLIC HF 'NG TO CONSIDER AKE=TG THE TRAFFICORDINANCF TO PROHIBIT PARKING ON BOVi SIDES OF WINTHPOP DPIW, FRCM THE WESTERLY anRANCE AT SCHOOL PARKING LOT, WESTERLY TO BRANDYWINE Proof of posting and publication of a notice of public hearing to consider an-ending the Traffic ordinance to prohibit parking on both sides of Winthrop Drive from the westerly entrance to the Northeast School parking lot, westerly to Brandywine having been presented by e 'Down Clerk, the superAs-or opened the public hearing. 'Supervisor Raffensperger noted that we have on our agenda 7:30 P. . , for the public hearing but the publication was for 7.00 P.M. , so when this was brought to her attention she opened the public hearing at 7:00 P.M. and then waited so that those who thought it was going to be at 7,34 P. . , would have an opportunity to be here. Kay La Donde, 412 Winthrop Drive stated that she had lived there for 25 hears and over these 25 years she has been very happy in the neighborhood, she lives with a shoal in her front yard and ,a school in her backyard. She noted that she also worked for the Ithaca City School District. We were very instrumental in getting out and campaigning the neighbors to build DeWitt, we said we would rather have a school in our backyard than a shopping center, or an apartment complex with rats and garbage, etc. So we have been very happy there. The noise does not bother her and the children in the neighborhood never bother her but the parking does. She cent on to say that approximately 18 yearn ago herr husband came before the Town Board with pictures and a petition from the neighbors at that tim, that sonething be done about this parking situation. it really entails most of Winthrop Drive from Warren Road to Burleigh Drive, however, the heavy concentration has been between the entrance to Northeast School and Burleigh Drive. People park on both sides of the street for softball games, soccer games. It is extremely bad with soccer because they play gazes there and the school buses cam from out of town with the students and park right there rather than going into the Northeast parking lot, they park on the side of the road and let these kids out. The people in the neighborhood have had young children and we have been concerned, that a young child would dart: out between a car or one of these buses and be hurt by a car coraing up or down the .street, because this parking really curbs your vision from bath ways. She stated that she leaves for work every morning about five minutes of eight because she works at DeWitt, in the back yard. She stag that she comes, to the end of her driveway and she can't back out because there is this steady stream of cars coming up Winthrop Drive toward the Northeast School and these parents pull right along the side of the road where her car is to back out and she has difficulties some mornings jockying her car out of the driveway to go to work. The other night, this is the: most recent thing that happened, she came hane from work about 4:30 and there was a van parked partially across her driveway. She stated that she had to swing out to the left but she couldn 't swing too far because on the left hand side of the road, the school side, was a steady stream of cars. To avoid hitting that car to get into her driveway it was really very close. She stated that she drove into her garage and when she got out the couple in the van were staring at her as if she had cut in front of their van which was partially across her driveway. She stated that she was actually frothing at the mouth but went into the house and said to her daughter,, well it is starting up again and said, "Mother I have already been out there and spoken to them and they said she's got enough room, to get in". Now her car had cane in before me and she was in one side of the garage and I was in the: other. But they were taking up that second car entrance to her driveway. firs. La Londe continued, going back a year or two there was an injury in a soccer game at the school playground. They came across the, street to use her telephone to call an ambulance because they had no access to the school to call an ambulance. The ambulance arrived, not one car moved on that street, the ambulance went across a neighbors yard on the other side of the, Northeast School to get access to this person that was injured on the playground. They have an adequate.. . . . ..they must be able to park 60 cars in that parking lot at Northeast but they don 't use it for that. People are too lazy, they park where they can sit in the car and watch the game or walk over to their car. Many times in the past 25 years, she has either had a car parked ccopletely across her driveway where she couldn't get out and she has put up with it for an hour and a half and then she had to get out so she called the Sheriff. He has jurisdiction because we are in the Town of Ithaca. She stated that she found this a very petty thing, to call a Sheriff to come with a fog horn and get out there and get people to move their cars and that's why the other night when this couple wouldn't move from her driveway she thought they had more important, things to do than come and get this car moved. Over the years she has had referees and empires rap on her door to use her bedrom to change their clothes for these games because they have no access to the school. People have used her bathroom, they have used her telephone, they have used water both inside and outside with out asking. They just come over and turn on the spicket and get what they want. She stated that she really thought this was a school district problem that they have to deal with this. She stated that as a taxpayer she thought it wonderful that these school grounds are used for the children to play on but she just feels that something has got to be: done. If anyone on our street had a fire or need an ambulance, an emergency vehicle could not get up Winthrop Drive with the, parking on both sides of the street. IL-irlin McEwen, 422 Winthrop Drive passed out pictures that were taken last week in front of his house which is right across the street from the Northeast Elementary School. Mr. Mc en stated that he had lived there 23 years so he was almost as long a resident as Mrs. La Londe and he came to that meeting that her husband cam to back about 18 years ago. At that time we thought. . . .we did have the problem solved and basically how we solved the problem was, we got the: Town to intercede on behalf of the neighbors with the school board to get the school to act more responsibily. And for a couple, three years that seemed to be the case but then they little by little forgot what their responsibilities were to the point now where it's just a constant problem. Without repeating any of the things that Mrs. La Londe has said, let me tell you scn-e of the things that make this particularly bad. First of all, he thought Mrs. La Londe was right, the problem all arises out of the activities from the schools both in front of our houses and in back of our houses. Why do I say in back, because DeWitt Junior High School is in back of our houses and for scme reason the school district has chosen to decide that it is more dangerous for parents to pick up the children at DeWitt and so now they tell their children to go down in front of his house and the people park around that curve and pick up their children everyday. That's an actual directive of the school and they have decided to do that. Total nonsense to have us, on a street, one removed, to have to stand more traffic from DeWitt when we aren't even on the same street. That's one of the reasons we have cars in front of our house everyday., We constantly are fixing the lawn in front our house, the forn-er Town Highway Superintendent often got a call from us because we would ask them to cam over and try to patch up the ruts that were put into our lawn, which we try to keep nice: and people: do. That's the: first problem. The second problem is that just about a month and a half ago the school, because they do not have adequate: parking in the day time, they have just enough space according to Joe Stone the Principal, and again we have had a number of Principals there all of which he knew personally, they are all fine people. Joe didn't know any of the history, Mike Ouckarma was involved years ago when we had this, problern before, they don't have enough parking in their parking lot to take care of their normal faculty and staff on a daily basis. He: felt that Mrs. La Londe, could probably speak to that better than he could but they have just marked that lot and it says faculty and staff parking only, period. it doesn't make any difference if it's four ol clock in the morning that's what the sign says. So in effect what they have done is, not only have they created a further problem for those of us in the neighborhood in the day time but now they have in effect banned anybody froom parking in the afternoon or the evenings or the weekends when these lots, are being used. When the lots are eTpty, they should very honestly say, "during school hours" at the very least. Supervisor Raffensperger remarked, they are going to change that. Mr. McEwen continued, secondly, the thing of it is that they have provided absolutely not one parking space for any visiting parent or person. There is just one parking lot and they have restricted it in the day time so if anybody goes there to pick up a child or to visit or do anything you are going to have to park in front of his house because there is no other place to park. So that's the second thing and the third thing of course has to do with this use of the playing fields. It really is a problem. He felt they had all lived with it just about as long as they thought they should. He thought what they would like to have the Board do is, number one consider the no parking suggestions that the Board has on the agenda, certainly he would like it extended further than what you have done because you haven't came to his house you have only gone to next door and that means they certainly are going to park there. So he was not too happy about that. Secondly, he thought the Town Board, on their behalf, should do a little bit more negotiating with the school to act as responsible neighbors. He stated that they did not think that they have taken the kinds of steps they need to to provide parking for the people who are using their facilities and they do not think they should have to suffer that. Tim Benedict, 410 Winthrop Drive stated he was kind of the younger person here as he had only been on Winthrop Drive for about 5 years and there really wasn't too much he could add to Mrs. La Ionde's statement or Chief McEwen's statement except to say that he had a 5 year old daughter and really hates to have something happen to her because of this situation. And the situation does seem to be getting worse year after year after year. It's a situation that starts in early April and goes on through the Interscholastic soccer season. He then distributed pictures that were taken in October which he believed was a High School JV girls soccer game. She stated that he really appreciated Mrs. Raffensperger's bringing this matter up so fast but he really didn't have anything else to add but he hoped this could be taken care of. Supervisor Raffensperger stated that she had talked to Joe Stone and it would seem that he and the teachers are pleased that we are going to bring this problem to some kind of a conclusion. They are in favor of the no parking because they do not see a solution to the problem caning unless that is done. She stated that she understood that he has requested the school district to provide him with additional parking space and that they have been very hesitant to do this but they seem to be recognizing that they are going to have to move on it if indeed the Town- does put up the no parking signs. Additionally he stated that they will change the signs that say "faculty and staff parking only" to say "during school hours" so that ought to eliminate that problem a little bit. If they get anymore parking spaces they will assign some of those as visitor parking. He thinks that with this coming up there is a good chance that the school district is just going to have to address the problem. There are going to be parents who aren't going to have any place to go whatsoever when they come to the school. Additionally, he has, it would seem, communicated to the school district his concern about the use of the Northeast School area as a place to pick up DeWitt children because he feels very strongly that DeWitt will have to solve those safety problems, that certainly they have, on their own property and not on Northeast or private property. He has asked for a copy of the excerpt of the the minutes tonight of the public hearing and he will take it to Gary Undenbaum so that he will understand the concerns of the neighborhood and of the Town Board. Councilman Niklas need that one of the things that was mentioned early can was the appearance of school buses from other schools carrying teams. His understanding would be that the .Ithaca, School District doesn't essentially control that. He stated, that what he would be very interested in would be for the Ithaca. School District to sena out flyers or some kind of documents to the users of that field, who presumably have to get permission from the Ithaca School District, indicating that illegal parking is not just freed upon it's illegal and that they should be using the designated area. 'rankly, he felt that if the Ithaca School District does get. complaints about violations of this that those schools somehow o other need to be contacted" and, told that if those violations continue they will no longer be given the privilege of access to those playing fields. Supervisor Raffensperger replied, of course it really hasn't been illegal because there haven't been any no ;parking signs. Councilman Niklas replied, but: it will be once the legislation is passed. Highway Superintendent ozolins renarked, one comment that you made that it hasn't been illegal, it has. You cannot park on the roadway, we are not like the City where we have "X" number of feet. All we have is the 0' he thought in some areas, that area winds out to may be 21. Councilman Niklas remarked, so you are saying it is illegal: Highway Superintendent Ozolins replied, it is. Councilman Klein and Councilwin Valentino added., but it's not posted. Highway Superintendent Dzolins replied, but here again it's part of the vehicle and Traffic Law that you cannot park in the traveled portion of the road. Councilman Niklas replied, regardless of whether it was illegal it will soon be definitely illegal, may be twice illegal the point is, we should sent out notification and he felt the school district: should notify the schools that are participating in scholastic events and using their facilities and saying that this is illegal and is frowned upon and their privileges may be revoked if they are persistent violators. Supervisor Raffensperger noted that Joe Stone had also told her that there was a thne when it had been requested that a school district representative be on site or perhaps there was a time when the school district actually dial have scnxabody on site for some of those games to supervise parking. Harlin McEwen remarked that that was way back when they thought they had solved it before and who ever signed up for the particular function was given kind of written instructions to encourage people to park in the lot and things like that but that all kind of got forgotten, Mrs. La Londe added that she felt that it was the school districts responsibility to have a building open for these people to have access. Mr. Benedict remarked that he thought the majority of activities were non-school district sanctioned, Kiwanis baseball practice which does pretty much terminate when the season starts, they just quit practicing but, this Ithaca Soccer League., he thought it was called, he stated that he did not know who the governing body was or what it involves. Councilman Whitcanb remarked, so you are saying that most of these are not schoolfunctions? Mr. Benedict replied, the picture that he submitted was a school function and it happens he thought, predominately in the fall, last year was a girls J soccer tear. you get busses from, Ithaca and that one bus he thought was from Maine-Endicott or ine-Endwell, ounci: iklas remarked, for the non-school district functions that do things like this, he did not think it was at all petty to call the Sheriff and to insist that tickets be issued. . Benedict replied, a lot of time they are so busy they can't get. there for a non-eirergency situation. Councilman Niklas asked if the Sheriff had ever ccme and give tickets' Mr. Benedict replied, oh yes. Mrs, La Londe remarked that one Saturday morning she got up at nine o''clock, she didn't like to get up early on Saturday morning, she got up, pulled the shades up on her windows and there was a huge car parked across her driveway, So she stat she got up, went down stairs, had: her breakfast, she read. the Saturday paper, she had her shower and dressed, rode her bed and it was 10:30 and the car was still out there. She stated, that she wanted to get out and do her grocery shopping so she called the Sheriff, the Sheriff came, she ,stated that she was just waiting for this guy who was across her driveway, and she went out and let hien have it and told him how inconsiderate he was to have parked there. He went down the street, turned around on Burleigh and came up and parked across Bob Wilkinson's driveway on the other side of the street. Mr. Benedict added, you, are getting people from a non-school district function but you are also getting people from out of tower. that come and you are drawing a lot more people than you do with Kiwanis baseball practice. Supervisor Raffensperger remarked that it looked like the Board ought to attack it on. several. fronts. She thought the no parking is one thing, she felt Joe Stone would be delighted to have her cooperate with him to communicate with the higher ups in the School District to express our concern about what is going on, to ask whether or not at times the building could not be open for reasonable access for officials or whatever, if adults could not be designated as being responsible for the conduct of what goes on. around their event and that sort of thing. With the change in the parking sign that may help too for evening functions when people know that they can park in the school parking lot. She renkirked that the soccer league was interesting, she thought she knew somebody who was involved in the local soccer league and she thought she would pursue that and see if she couldn't write them a. letter and express a concern. She felt a solution to the problem could be pursued in a number of different ways. She asked Mr. McEuen if he had any more comments about, the ordinance that w have. Harlin McEwen stated that he was not quite sure, he guessed his question to the Town Attorney was what are the legal ramifications if you want to extend this, you have advertised that you are considering no parking on bath siders of the street frcin the west. driveway to Brandywine and if you understand what he was saying, sarie of you knows the area, he would prefer you go to the east driveway because that carve around., the Board saw the pictures that he gave them, that's really dangerous. "Shat''s right where we are. We would like to not have then all in front of our house but it's more than just choice it's really just a dangerous area there. "own Attorney Barney replied, we would probably need to republish. St's not a big deal. . McEwen remarked, we would ask that you respectfully consider doing that. Supervisor Raffensperger remarked, this would mean a delay in the placement of signs for a month, Town Attorney Barney added., or you could, choose to adopt this tonight and direct urs to come up with a further anvzxtrent for the next meeting and readopt the whole thing as corrected. That would enable some of the no parking signs to be installed. Supervisor Raffensperger replied, we are very informal why don't you tell us what you think. 'could that be workable if we put the signs up as wee. ... . . . . Mr. McEwen ranarked, it didn't help him one way or another so he guessed, it was up up to them.. Town Attorney Barney remarked that he had a question, what happens if somebody canes to visit you, where are they going to park? If the Town prohibits parking on the roads. . .. .. . Mr. McEwen replied that he personally would just as soon live with no parking on the residential side. The street is very clearly distinguished because the school owns all of the other side of the road, all the way down with one exception and that's Bob Wilkinson's one house and he was sure he would not want to have himself exposed but if you restricted the parking to the residential side it would solve his problem. The only problem with that and he felt Mrs. La Londe would tell you that she wouldn't be particularly pleased with this because she couldn't get out of her driveway if they are parked across from her driveway, he didn't know. Mr. McEwen asked Mrs. La Londe if she could live with that? Mrs. La Londe replied that she probably could if they weren't on both sides of the street because she stated she could go out at night if there is a concert at the school or there's games or practice or whatever and if they are on both sides of the street she couldn't see up or down. She remarked that she didn't know if anyone was coming or not. Emergency vehicles could never get up there. Councilman Niklas replied, so is the suggestion that the no parking signs be placed along the length of the residential side? Mr. McEwen replied, our side and the east side where it curves. Councilman Whitcomb remarked, the fact is if the street is only 20' wide it's illegal to park in the street anyway. Mr. Benedict remarked, until the school district canes up with a parking lot that may take sane of the overflow he felt the residents would be perfectly happy to try restricting traffic to one side of the street. Council= Niklas asked if the residents would be willing to wait the extra month to have this redrafted and public notice republished? Mrs. La Londe, Mr. McEwen and Mr. Benedict indicated their willingness to wait. Highway Superintendent Ozolins remarked, it's fine to say put up the signs but there is the matter of the enforcement. Mr. McEwen replied, we will have to deal with that with the Sheriff. + The Highway Superintendent went on to say, the other thing is having the signs there because you are looking at a sign about every 200' . Some people don't like that, a sign in front of their house. Mr., McEwen replied, we are well aware of that and we have lived with it for 20 some years and to be very honest, we don't want the signs we would like to do nothing, we would like to not have the cars there but there isn't any other solution so you have to. . , . , ,and obviously we would e-%,pect you are going to put the signs between the houses and not in front of the houses. Supervisor Raffensperger remarked, may be a solution is to republish this for next time and restrict the parking on the residential side. She stated that there was nothing she could see: that could be done for that one single person who is an exception but also then work with the school district and say we have done this, no parkin on one side, for the time being until you get a parking lot that can accommodate a visitor to the school, a 'mother who is coming to pick up a child or whatever. But you better get going on your additional parking at the school. She stated that she did not want to take the pressure off by saying we are going to leave it like this forever. So if we did it this way we would still keep the pressure on the school district to improve their parking and there would be scn-e parking on the street then on the non-residential side. We need a description of this and would it work to say, no parking on the north and east sides of Winthrop Drive from the easterly entrance to the Northeast School parking lot? Highway Superintendent Ozolins remarked that he thought it needed to be modif ied further as far as where that corner is, he did not think it was such a good idea, even though the school is right there, to have it open for people to park right there on the corner. Mrs. La Londe remarked, it is so narrow on the curve because she goes that way every morning and she meets parents driving their kids to school and she: sometimes has to wait for a car to get around the curve before she can proceed. It's very narrow there and there shouldn't be any parking along there. There is a walkway that canes down in the school. Town Attorney Barney replied, if you took it to. .. . . .you said no parking on both sides of Winthrop Drive between the two entrances to the school, would that take us around the corner. Mrs. La Londe replied, that would take you around the corner. Town Attorney Barney continued, and then from that point on no parking on the easterly side of Winthrop Drive to Brandywine. Supervisor Raffensperger asked the Highway Superintendent if that was okay? Superintendent Ozolins replied yes, that will solve that problem Mrs. La Londe added, that she was sure the Board knew their jobs but there were key times in this situation, one is at eight o'clock in the morning when there is traffic with the kids coming into the school and the buss, the staff, the parents with their kids, parking on the side of the road. And then, 3:30 in the afternoon when they are there to pick up the kids, 2:30 - whatever it is, and then seven o'clock at night. The Supervisor closed the public hearing. Councilwoman Valentino stated that people have called her and you really can't see the parking lot from the road and the school district should really have scroe- kind of small sign with an arrow that gives people an indication of where the parking is. Supervisor Raffensperger replied that they may do that after they add some: parking, it was her understanding that they do not have an extra visitor space during the school day. RESOLUTION NO. Motion by Councilman Niklas; seconded by Councilwoman Valentino, RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca will meet and conduct a public hearing at 7:00 P.M. , on June 11, 1990 to consider aniending and restating the ordinance regulating traffic to prohibit parking on both sides of Winthrop Drive frorn the easterly entrance to the Northeast School to the westerly entrance to the Northeast School and on the northerly side of Winthrop Drive: from the westerly entrance to the Northeast School parking lot westerly to intersection with Brandywine Drive. (Raffensperger, Whitcomb, Leary, Klein, Liguori, Valentino and Niklas voting Aye. Nays - none) . 229 Forest Home Drive Ithaca, NY 1485�0 607-257-3786 home 607-257-1300 office June 3, 1990 F I 1"'I AL Shirley Raffensperger, Supervisor Town of Ithaca 126 East Seneca at. Ithaca, NY 14850 Tear Shirley: This past week I was made aware Of YOUr may 9, 1990 letter to Cornell Associate Vice President Paul Griffen regu-cling his interpretation of the Town's position on roadways, in particular one that appeared on a Universtiy planning map. Your letter was direct, well reasoned, and directly addressed the inferences of Mr. Griffen's letter. It is a pleasure to have such a voice leading the Town. As a resident of a community long threatened by the growth of roadway dernands and Cornell University, I greatly appreciate your stand on the overwhelming in-rportance of (and initnediate need for open and comprehensive planning. As so many have, Sheila and I chose ]Ithaca for its remarkable environnientand quality of life. We look forward to working with you to both preserve and enhance the qualities that make it such a special place. Sincerely, V,(A David J, l uk AIA MEMORANDUM [Raffensperger- 7/3/901 meeting notes,June 28, 19910, 7M a,m,,Chunkers Attending; Livesay,S, Stein, Wendt,Outentierger, Raffensperger I TOPIG° E 5 0"HACACIRCULATION IMPROVEMENTS keviev of histary of various proposals, Livesay suggested improyed "far-out" signage woulid discourage traffic in residential neighbor hoods. Wendt expressed opinion that such slqnagoa would influence only occ&qional traffic, commuters wi I i oaritinue to use most convenient routes. Q)rnell needs orchard route estabilshed, riot necessarOy to be built now but so that thew planning in the orchards can reflect future possibilities,otherwise=t desirable alignment will be "takk-m". The route should not be seen as a "oDnnector" but for circulation improvements between Ellis Hollow and Rt, 366 and for internal orchard circulation,does not need to line up with Other rckids,[Wendt) if cross-orchard alignment approved by Town on this basis,what would be northern terminus on Rt. 366? Town would most likelyy refuse to sign onto any pian that did not provie fair" a bypevs of Forest Horne north of 36 6. [Reff I Uirnell sees any intrusion on:Plantation, if course as impossible and would neyer, be approved re environrnental assessment [Outenberger, Wendt) AH others,particularly Stein, asked what his ad hoe,El committee has been 0ng over', past three years it'no FH bypass was possible? MUCH discussion - finfli[y Cornell reps said,, well, maybe the Sachaclf.sp?j route might be acceptable. They will c and get back to group with consensus and exact route. "Old"' Freese road bypass also a possibil ity,, - ?Use, Town/Dryden,County approval? if that route is acceptable to all of interested parties and put on official maps:, problem of orchard route funnelingtraffic into FH vta Caldwell, until northern leg is built:,still rernains, (Raff) Wendt: Cornell has interior orchard plans to connect North/South road, Yja a road parallel to 366, at,tt"treepoints ort ,366including at.Towei,, Rc)ad, It was agreed that Cornell reps would provide a rriep of theme plans. Wen& if all above worked out, Cornell would support realignment of dine Trt*, Road with Jur Falls Road with three lanes along cornmercial strip[turrilng lainel Who pays for all or any?Cornell rep. have influence to qet funding[m0ef inite description] NEEDED 'rO PROCEED: WITH DISCUSS@K Cornell policy on any FH bypass, map of propc�ed. intersections on 366. copy: Walkor, Frantz (607) 255-1393 Office of the A Vice Pre,;i 'e nl FACHI W'+ I^m.AN iNGnr.;tmCWQI-.SnRu(:aV)N June 25, 1990.. Shirley Raffensperger IN " AI Town of Ithaca Supervisor 126 East Seneca Street. Ithaca, NY 14850 Near Shirley: The discussion of a number of local issues, including transportation, that took place (Friday, dune 22, during the most recent of the regularly scheduled breakfast sessions involving members of the Cornell administration and municipal officials was very helpful . The discussion also prompted me to check to see if my response to your May 9 letter to me had been completed. It was still here Friday, so I am taking this opportunity to make sure that my letter is not dellayed any further. First, thank YOU for your letter of May 9. My letter, of April 27 regarding the status of and planniing considerations for a proposed north-south traffic circulation route was intended to focus discussions and possible decisions on the portion that might go through the Cornell Orchards property. I also wanted to confirm that responsibility for these determinations rests ultimately with the municipalities involved. My attempt appears to have created some confusion, for which I apollogize. As I understand the history, of this issue, representatives from Tompkins County, the Town of Ithaca, and Cornell 'University combined efforts in the summer of 1980 to examine traffiic and circulation issues in the East Ithaca area. This examination concentrated on access from route 79 to the southeastern edge of the Cornell campus along route 366, and the corridor from Cornell northeast of route 366 to route 13 in the vicinity of the airport. O'Brien Taube Associates, P.C. , was retained to coordinate the investigation and prepare a report; �'Erien Taube's fee was shared' equally among the three parties , The firm issued its report and recommendations, titled East Ithaca Circulation Study, in the spring of 1981 . This study provided a conceptual layout of a proposed route (attached) through the East Ithaca area. It recommended that the route be divided into two major segments or project areas. Project Area One included an alignment from route 79 north along Pine Tree Road and then between the apartments and shopping plaza crossing Cascadilla Creek and Cornell Orchards to route 366 opposite Caldwell Road. Project Area, Two included an alignment from route 366 at Came Farm Road crossing Fall Creek and on to Freese Road and then IHanshaw Road at route 13. The combination of projects one and two attempted to alleviate a myriad of community traffic-circulation problems, whillie it would improve access and safety throughout the area for commuter and general -purpose use.. Page 2 - Shirley Raffensperger, June 25, 1990 In 1981 , the section of proposed road between Ellis Hollow Road and route 3,66 -- the section on which I focused in my April 27 letter -- gained support from the Town. The Ithaca Town Board adopted a resolution supporting the pro- posed Project Area Two between route 366 and Hanshaw Road, and also revised its Official Highway Map by adding the alignment proposed in the study report for the section of highway between, route 366 and Ellis Ho�llow Road (Project Area One) . At about the same time, the study recommendations were supported by the Buildings and Properties Committee of Cornell 's Board of Trustees; the recommen- ded route through the orchards has been preserved by Cornell these past nine years. Since 1981 , no action has been taken on the recommendations for Project, Area On,e, in, part, I understand, because there are still some differences of opinion within the communiity regarding the northern, and southern termini of the circulation route. In spite of the fact that both the Town and Cornell supported the Freese Road alignment, the County has continued to show an alignment through Forest Home on its public maps based on an earlier master-plan effort. Cornell 's preliminary campus-plan document allso showed the County's alignment, with an arrow pointing to Forest Home, as well as the Freese Road segment. As discussed with you at the time and confirmed in my letter of April 27, the Forest Home arrow has, been removed from Cornell 's campus-plan document that was sent to you and other local officials earlier this month. As you know, Cornell has been working for nearly three years on a comprehensive campus-planning effort in an attempt to anticipate campus needs and demands over the next 30 years. To plan effectively for the future, Cornell must know whether it should continue to reserve the land in the orchards for possible municipal roadway use. As I stated in my April 27 letter, it would be especially helpful if, by the end of 1991 , an intermunicipal decision is made regarding whether the orchards area is considered a necessary part of a north south traffic circulation, route. Since the roadway options for Project Area One are in the Town of Ithaca, we continue to assume that the Town will be in the lead in this planning effort., Shirley, I hope this clarifies the situation for all concerned. My intent was to try to bring people together and to assure that responsibility for the next step is defined. I am confident that, by working together, a solution can be found so that everyone can make better planning decisions. I look forward to working with the Town and others on this important issue. Sincerely, Paul M. Griffen, Associate Vice President Enclosure cc: John F. Harness Frank H.T. Rhodes James E. Morley Jr,. 7-1 My Future .. �. Link C7r -17 K a r M1 , Route N s� " 'N w 'rw~r A r q :A;xw•.~vim "., ` ( ,.,, ,.. 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Map N yr Nort h South Connector � r j " Tcoorpkkw Com" Town o5l tthac*u CSM r*fshY _ i' X�arA y C�fiM "`� w`M1tiµ �y�p�" '�`.k" V f:�u' h,TmAbo azzt-;w°4= VILLAGE OF CAYUGA HEIGHTS Office Hours &% HANSHNN RGAND T&POhmone 9 A.M. • 4 IP.M. ITHACA, N�.Y. 14&%: July 9, 1990 f Shirley Raffensperger Supervisor, Town of Ithaca 126 E. Seneca Street Ithaca, New York 14850 Dear Shirley: The Board of Trustees of the Village of Cayuga He: voted at our June meeting to re-open the western portion of Remington Road from East Shore Drive to North Sunset Road. As you know, a portion of this roadway belongs to the Town of Ithaca, and thus our motion technically applies only to the roadway which is owned by the Village. However, in as practical sense, it must be treated as an entity since drainage structures must be completed under both halves of the road, and both traffic lanes should be improved at the same time for the entire length of the road. Both the engineering study by T.G. Miller Associates and the briefer report by Howard Stevenson, funded by a citizen group, make note of possible extent of the TowD of Ithaca com- mitment. Would you please consider this matter as to the extent of antici- pated Town involvement, any previous action in concurrence in the road closing in 1967, provision of basic utilities, interest in as walkway or bikeway, etc. We wiil need to, know your position before we can move ahead in as meaningful way on this project. Sincerely, Ronald E. Anderson Mayor REAE ak OF 1 TOWN OF ITHA ;. 126 EAST SENEGA STREET, ITHACA, N.Y. 14850 TOWN CLERK 273-1721 HIGHWAY 273-1656 PARKS 273-8035 ENGINEERING 273-1736 PLANNING 273--1736 ZON'M 273--1747 July 13, 1990 Ronald E. Anderson, Mayor Village of Cayuga Heights 85 'Hanshawr load Ithaca, NY 1.4858 Dear Ron I ' ve talked to John Barney, Attorney to the Town , since I received your letter asking for the Town of Ithaca " s position concerning the many issues surrounding the "Village of Cayuga Heights ' decision to reopen Remington Road. I discussed with him some documents discovered in the Town Hall files that seem to indicate that the Town gave up, in a previous abandonment, all rights to at least some portion of Remington Road . It would seem most expedient for us to meet and try to sort out the situation and determine how the Town can best help the Village attain its goals in this matter. Perhaps you and I, the Towyn and. Village Engineers and Attorneys could plan a session to resolve all the outstanding issues in one session. Let me knows if this seems a reasonable plan. I shall be out of town July 16-20 . Perhaps, in the interim, you could provide the Town with the reports you referenced in your letter that discuss possible " own commitments . Sin cerely, Shirley A. Raffens'perger Town Supervisor SARfnf Fa M 148, .„ems,.,., July 21, ltd Vs. Shirley Raaffensperger, Supervisor Tow of Ithaca 126 E. Seneca Street Ithaca, NY 14850 Dear Shirley, I mould like you to dive careful consideration to having center line stripes painted on forest Home Drive. This was done two years ado but was not done last year. As one proceeds easterly toward the upstream bride (2nd bridge) center line stripes are particularly valuable at the shard lefty turn neem rafter passing the Warren Road junction. About three out of four drivers cant this corner. Since there is r.°a vertical concrete wall on the inside of this blind corner and no shoulder, drivers coming toward Ithaca have no choice but to stop to avoid collision. The people living in the house on the corner say .they hear cars clanging ,against the wall two or three times <a week. Once the offending car crosses over the center Beare there is no way the driver can correct his or her position since the corner is too sharp and space is restricted. The painted center .lines of two years ago almost completely alleviated this problem. Of course arca always have the "sporty” type drivers who consider Forest Home Drive a road race circuit but most drivers are considerate if the center line is there to remind them. The center lines of two years sago made it mach safer to drive through Forest Home. I would keys happy to rapt with you and/or the "lryown Engineer to further discus the calx3ve situation and other locations along Forest Home Drive where 1:, as a .Long time resident, have observed problems. Thanks very much for your attention, and thank you for your consideration in the tall Creek situation. Sincerely, VILLAGE OF CAYUGA HEIGHTS Office Hours 836 HANSHAW ROAD Telephone 9 A.M. - 4 P.M. ITHACA, NX III&% July 20, 1990 Sbirley Raffensperger Town Supervisor 126 E. Seneca St. Ithaca, NY 14850 Dear Shirley: Enclosed are the engineering reports on rehabilitation of the west portion of Remington Road. I will be away vintil August 6, more than likely. If you wish to meet before then, check, with Pat Oesterle and our Deputy Mayor Wayne Fleming. Sincerely, Ronald E. Anderson Mayor REAak, Enclosures Fif AL SEP 1 got: 17 7 7 9 Vv NY e n o a i,� ! UICS, Y, Dedr Qr Rus m to Won— uo on a roaert Wephone cari to your Mice realrdinp OUTHIgh Wick traffir Tm 001 Hils Wad M Forest Horne ant the need to ennrTe the local jaw tarming swcn traffic 0- Micks "qzh an empty 7yelght of 5 Ows Grrnorf,-.,; An you know, Forest Hume n prenumeo W be a resident& reighborhoM W; viculd IM; to keep it Tat way- -or, 2erhaps oetter put -- UD restore it W Wat vondi, law Ht,. n,' ,','r th�� i,hi­,­ ,�,':Vrl `� u":k �FaMc �nutwelq use TV; as a" Or cah rvVe frc, Ea3v :011 Plaza Wv O ,pi mnurer and Pyramid KAW. K toe last hall Mir a Ccors Beer WO a Mick NO& Torhyin: larn Searn deNnIj trucK,44o 11,14no nuny trNal anothm k have mh i zzed past mg nouse T his 1 wer s trx! 3 Sprosmon h, Us street, a, ! my namo i ':.q-ally vook with Mac, Part knew—*mat use ti YnToss a Ivy car serve A" it is ry', Mcrae! M 00, Me copopte is V not apIqTarlVe to 5uggest thai non-Enicriement encokcaoes i5 oyncal at' jude toward the W7 i t�url on your ijppwi for ow conce:70 afn Mat your cepartmilt. Rutiq M Qrv- coo I ell,," Hur Sh" lenspor Qoyca w ROWy: 7nyi; Tuperyisor& 7 had ei 1 rl_tf n, n, don 1, F ores; ne ,gqr ouppeA 5 i n �Zy OF rr� 9 TOWN OF ITHACA C�p � i26 EAST SENEGA STREET, ITHACA, N.Y. 14850 d►�,� X04. TOWN CLERK 273-1721 HIGHWAY 273-1656 PARKS 273--8035 ENGINEERING 273-1747 PLANNING 273--1747 ZONING 273-1747 September 20, 1990 Gary Sprague CNG Corporation 249 Ellis Hollow Creek Road Ithaca, New York 14850 Dear Mr. Sprague: I appreciate your attention to the problem of truck traffic on Ridgecrest Road in the Town of Ithaca. When I spoke to you last on August 30, 1990, you informed me that you had discussed with your contractors the problems being created for a residential neighborhood by the volume and speed of their use and that they would use State Highway 96B to the extent possible. They seem to have been cooperative and the problem on Ridgecrest Road was alleviated. The Town of Ithaca Town Board has discussed the Town's options regarding the problem of truck traffic on Ridgecrest but concluded that, with your contractors cooperation, they did not need to pursue any action. However, the problem seems to have reoccurred, particularly on, but not confined to Saturday, September 8 and Saturday, September 15. Residents describe a constant stream of trucks, starting around 7:00 A.M., on those two weekend days. It would be most helpful if you could determine why the problem has arisen again and, as before, elicit cooperation. We do appreciate your willingness to work with the Town. Sincerely, Shirley A. Raffensperger Supervisor SR/jS cc: Ms. Lisa Sawyer FI-11A Forest Home Improvemetu Association October 5 , 1990 Ms . Shirley Raffensperger Supervisor , Town of Ithaca 126 E. Seneca St . Ithaca , NY 14850 Re : Lower Bridge Repair in Forest Home tit Dear Shirley , I would like to thank you for meeting with Bill Goldsmith and is on September 2d to discuss the bridges inForest Home , and we want W expresw appreciation for your, decisiq,!n-i t!o buadget $20 , 000 next year for repairs to the bridges . In the meantime , I am experiencing an increased frequency of calls regarding the lower bridge noise , which is a constant ( and increasing) source of annoyance to the residents who live nearby . If there is any way to speed up the repair schedule , we would be most appreciative . Waiting until the spring to do the work would be , A my judgment , an unfair burden on many , I have tried to save the Town the time of having to respond to those affected by asking them to channel their complaints through me , but this may not succeed to(,,d much longer . It is safe to say that the situation has progressed, from one of annoyance to one of irritation, A good way to experience the problem might be to park in the small lot at the foot of Judd Falls Road and walk across the bridge while as few cars drive by. Please give me a call at 255-8228 it you have any questions or would like to discuss the matter further . Again, thank you for your concern . Very truly yours , 'A Charles H , Trautmann President cc : Bill Goldsmith , Vice Pres . FHUForest Home Improvement Association To , Bill Goldsmith , Vice President Deborah Perotti , Treasurer Bruce Brittain , Chair , Traffic Committee Paul Booth , Past President George Bayer, FHIA Advisory Group From: Charlie Trautmann , President Date - September 30 , 1990 Subject : Meeting with NYS Dormitory Authority, 9/26/90 This memo describes the essence of the above me!eting last week , insofar as Forest Home is affected. The meeting dealt with a large number of projects proposed by Cornell . The projects fall under one of four headings (Transportation , Utilities , Maintenance , and New Construction and Major Renovations ) -- of the 33 total projects , the ones most directly affecting, us fall under the Transportation Group and include the Warren Rd. /Pleasant Grove connector and the last Hill Park and Ride . I spent 2 1/2 hours at the meeting but was not able stay long enough to hear the East Hill project discussion . Regarding the Warren Rd . /Pleasant Grove Rd. connector , the consultant feels that o'ur traffic would change very little if the road were built and the land use did not change. However , it is clear that this road would ultimately result in land use changes for the "back nine" holes, of the golf course , which it would traverse . Here is the sequence as: I see it ; Cornell would like to rehab and expand both Pleasant Grove and Hasbrouck Apartments , This requires extra parking, which necessitates expansion of A-Lot . The Village of Cayuga Heights is asking for the connector in conjunction with the A-Lot expansion . The connector requires moving the back nine , which then frees up the remaining space ( some 50 +/- acres ) for other uses , such as parking, playing fields , a visitors center , housing, etc. Cornell does not yet have definite plans , and therefore, we can ' t react in any meaningful way, except to say that alternate land uses could affect us dramatically and that we 're concerned. I expressed this concern during a meeting at the Cornell Planning office on Sept . 5 , 1990 . Shirley Raffensperger repeated this concern at the meeting on Sept , 26 , 1990 . We were repeated assured the c` local review s-i ' .' for any prolects that the University might want to build . Furthermore , I was encouraged to hear Bill Wendt say in his presentation of the project , "There is no reason to build a road to aggrevate traffic conditions . '' Several months ago I distributed to you a packet of information on the various projects Cornell is proposing. If You have any additional questions , please give me a call . dw Airley RafAnsjox4er, Su o , Town of Ithaca P 1, Campus 'lanruirag Office Office. (607)Cornell University 2112 Hump ores Service Baaildlau i Fax. ( o7) 255-5329 Ithaca, New York 14853-3701 7 October 16, 1990 . Shirley laffensperger Town Supervisor Town of Ithaca lti Lust Seneca Street Ithaca, NY 14850 Lear Shirley: Traffic, traffic everywhere and not a place to park! Traffic is clogging local streets and highways, having an impact on neighborhoods, causing conflicts with pedestrians and bicyclists, and generally creating, sizable headaches for planners can and off campus.. At Cornell, reducing the impact of vehicles on campus is a major priority of the ~administration. Many improvements have been made, such as implementing incentive: pro,grarns that encourage increased use of public transportation, as well as increasing the availability caf on-carnpuus parking and off-campus park-and-ride lots. In addition, Cornell has retained the firm of Travers Associates to study the problem and recommend to the university further modifications, and improvements to its traffic-circulation system. Part of our charge to Travers Associates is to take a serious look at the off-carnpuus traffic-circulation system. The firm is being asked to investigate ways in which the towns, villages, city, county, the various neighborhoods, and the university can cooperate to seek raauatuually beneficial solutions to common problems. We are writing to ask you to take part in this process. On Monday, October 29, Warren Travers will he conducting a day-longi; workshop on local transportation issues at the Sheraton Inn beginning at :30 A.M. in the Grand Ballroom. The purpose of this workshop is to develop consensus can realistic and practical alternative solutions to the principle transportation issues involving Cornell and the surrounding communities. The cost of this community workshop is being borne by Cornell, and a buffet lunch will be provided. Ms. Shirley Raf'fensperger -2 - October '16, 1990 Please join us on October 29 to share inforn-tation and discuss problerns, potential plans, and other ideas so that Travers, Associates can gain a better understanding of the issues facing each neighborhood and municipality, as well as the, university. We need your input. Please call Patty Ard (255-1126) no later than October 23 and lot her know whether or, not you will be joining us. Very truly yours, AvIvr Lewis S, Roscoe Director Campus Planning John C. Gutenberger Assistant Director Cornniunity Relations LSR:JCG:pa 1FH1A Forest 11oine linprovernent Association October 17 , 1990 Ms . Shirley Raffensperger Supervisor, Town of Ithaca 1,26 E. Seneca St. Ithaca, NY 14850 Re : Repair options for Upper Forest Home Bridge Dear Shirley: Thank you for your continuing work on our noisy bridges in Forest, Home. As we discussed this morning on the telephone, I am submitting a possible repair option for the Upper Bridge in Forest Home. I believe that this solution would probably eliminate the need for annual repairs that we have experienced over the past 12 year since I have lived here., EXISTING CONDITIONS As shown In the first figure, the existing bridge terminations consist of large steel, angle irons, tack welded at the top to the edge of the concrete-filled steel grating that forms the bridge deck , As traffic rolls over the: steel angle, it stresses and eventually cracks the welds . The welds are about I inch long, and, are spaced about 3 inches or so across the width of the bridge. As far as I can tell , there are no other welds holding the angle to 'the bridge deck. PROPOSED, SOLUTION I propose the following. 11 Remove the steel angle irons from both and of the bridge. (The steel at the east end is loose now) . 2 . Clean out the pavement beneath the angle to a depth of 5 " and, a distance of 6- 3 . Cast a 6'" x 5" concrete block, with a length equal to the roadway width, in a simple wood box. 4 . When cured , place the block again,st the bridge deck . So Patch the road, righ!t up to the block . 6w ulk the joint between the steel bridge deck and the concrete. I believe that a crew of two couldaccompliso this job in about 4 person-days, and I wou,ld be willing to help advise during the: work as a favor to the town . The concrete will need about three weeks tocure fully. Wood timbers, a steel roadway plate, or gravel can be used temporarily during this time to fill the void. If this looks to be of Interest, please feel free to, contact me or have Dan Walker di cu this with me at any time. Perhaps Dan and I could look at the situation and discuss the details on 23 October during therepairs to the wear Bridge. I can be reached at work at 255-8228 or at home at 257-48'75. `fours very truly, Charles H. Trautmann President CC: Bill Goldsmith, Vice President , FHIA Bruce Brittaln , Chair, Traffic Committee rw W tai f vljl f i CII' a fi ft { J i N d I � r� 656 Five Mile Drive Ithaca, NY 14850 14 October 1990 Shirley Raffenspergerp Town Supervisor Town Hall , 126 East Seneca St. Ithaca, NY 14850 Dear Madam: This letter is to formally apprise you of two very dangerous traffic situations on Forest Home Drive between Judd Falls Road and Martha Van Rensselaer Hall . This letter is addressed, to, officials of the Town of Ithaca, the City of Ithaca, and Cornell University because the road in question is partly within the City and partly within the Town, while it is on and largely serves the Cornell campus . officials from both Cornell and the City have said that this road was the Town' s responsibility. First some background : Forest Home Drive is a beautiful parklike road. As an entrance to campus , and particularly as a flat one, this road serves many bicyclists . They use it every month of the year, and they use it legally, riding, on the, right side of the road. I know this because I see many cyclists in addition to myself on my daily commute . It is an important bicycle route., This stretch of Forest Home Drive is also narrow (barely two lanes wide with no usable shoulder) , and winding. As on any other road in New York State (except limited access highways) , cyclists have the right to use the road. Yet the lane width is insufficient for a car to pass a bicycle within the lane . Therefore any motorist passing a cyclist must cross into the path of any oncoming traffic. However, there are six curves in this short stretch of road, each of which results in an insufficient sight distance for such a maneuver (see my own rough calculation, attached) . They are blind curves. Problem number one : Motorists frequently pass bicyclists here despite clearly unsafe conditions for doing so. About once a week I find a car passing me on this stretch when it is clear that the driver cannot possibly see ahead far enough to tell whether anything is approaching in the opposite lane . Frequently another vehicle does come around the bend, at which point the offending driver beside me invariably decides not to have a head- on collision after all , but instead to run me off the road or worse. I have: been fortunate: so far to have escaped injury. I have tried waving back motorists when they show inclinations toward unsafe passing, but often they ignore my signals, or worse yet, become belligerent. Law-abiding cyclists should not be responsibile for keeping motorists from making stupid, dangerous,, and illegal moves which endanger all road users . That ' s the job of the government. I hope you will not wait for an "accident record" to ,accumulate here before addressing this problem, as car-bike accidents often mean serious injury or death to the cyclist., There are several things which whoever is responsible for the road could do quickly, easily, and cheaply to alleviate: the problem: 1) Paint a solid double yellow center line for the entire stretch from Martha Van Rensselaer (where all striping currently stops) to Judd Falls Road. The only part of this road which might possibly have enough sight distance for passing has two side road intersections on it. The current lack of center striping makes judging the location of the center difficult. What' s worse , it lulls motorists into thinking they can use the whole road. Often eastbound cars begin to pass where the double yellow lines now end near Martha Van Rensselaer Hall, as if the sudden lack of striping meant passing was okay. 2) Post signs, warning: "Bicyles, " "Do Not Pass, & Narrow Road, Blind Curves . " If such signs are not in the local, repertoire, they should be . Solid yellow lines , although necessary, are not sufficient to keep motorists on their own side when bicycles are present. Many motorists habitually cross double yellow lines while passing cyclists . In some times and places they do it safely (and the cyclists always appreciate the room) , but I don' t know if it is ever legal. Unfortunately, some motorists carry this habit over into many unsafe passing situations (see example , attached) . Drivers must be told distinctly that it is dangerous to pass bicyclists there . 3) Post the speed limit more prominently and definitely. The current eastbound sign says "Contruction Ahead / Speed limit 25 . " This sign is hard to take seriously when there is obviously no construction, and motorists frequently exceed this speed . There is no obvious speed limit sign westbound, either for this road (2'5 mph) or the City (30 mph) . If motorists, were more aware that they must go slow, anyway, they would be less likely to become impatient behind a slightly slower cyclist, thus they would be less likely to do something dumb, like pull out to pass when you can' t see ahead. Problem number two: Motorists, often pull out of Plantations Road when it is unsafe for them to do so. On several occasions I have had cars pull out in front of me here , and I have had to slam on my brakes (and nearly lose control) to avoid hitting them. Again , yelling "Stop! " at cars when they pull out past a stop sign into my path when I have the right of way seems to have little effect. And again I think the responsible government could quickly, cheaply and easily make the situation there much safer. The stop sign for Plantations Roadis located unusually far back from what would be the edge of pavement for Forest Home: Drive. I paced it off as ten large steps, or about ten yards . High stone decorative walls stand on either side of Plantations Road., When a car is stopped with its front end lined up with the stop sign , as cars legally should and, often do, the walls block the view of all but a very short section of Forest Home Drive . If a car stops with the driver even with the stop sign the driver might see part of Forest Home Drive for a some distance: to the left. This is misleading , however , because the view of the right side of the oncoming (eastbound) lane , where cyclists such as myself are approaching , is still entirely blocked by the wall and associated vegetation. In order to see enough of Forest Home Drive, one must go well past the stop sign. Drivers are reluctant to stop so far ahead of the stop sign because it means either stopping twice or running the stop sign initially . The law may require it, but with the current signage drivers do not stop safely here. Drivers must be made to stop where they can see well enough to judge when it is safe to pull out. I suggest that a large white stopping stripe and the word "STOP" be painted on the pavement. These must be far enough ahead of the current stop sign and the walls to enable a driver with the front of the car at the stripe to see the entire road, including cyclists on the right edge of the eastbound lane . I hope this plan is not rejected either for lack of solid accidents , for redundancy of signage , or for unsightliness . Paint on the pavement would be a lot prettier than blood. Please forgive the length and detail of this letter . I wanted to document the situations thoroughly, and make sure they are: understood. Also, I have often found that non-bicyclists are unfamiliar with issues of safety and legality which are life-and- death matters for cyclists . Please reply to my suggestions and act soon. Sincerely, David M. Nutter (more on reverse) ROUGH CALCULATION OF REQUIRED SIGHT DISTANCE FOR CAR TO PASS BIKE ON FOREST HOME DRIVE: Suppose the cyclist were traveling at 15 mph, and the motorist at the posted speed limit of 25 mph, a relative speed of 10 mph faster than the cyclist. Suppose the bike is 6 feet long and the car 12 feet long. Consider a safe following distance for ' the car of three car lengths or 36 feet , and a safe lead space for the slower bike of two car lengths (I don ' t know whether these are standard figures) . This adds up to the car needing to travel 78 feet farther than the bike in order to safely pass, and all of that time it will have to be in the opposite lane . At a 10 mph relative speed that will take about 5 seconds , during which time the car will travel over 180 feet and opposing traffic would approach a similar distance. I don' t know what additional safety margin one normally factors into a safe sight distance, but it seems to me that a car passing under those circumstances should be able to see clearly at least 360 feet ahead, and very little of this road affords such a sight distance . EXAMPLE OF DRIVERS PASSING ON BLIND CURVES AND CROSSING SOLID, DOUBLE YELLOW LINES TO DO SO: On Stewart Avenue/Cayuga Heights Road between the Fall Creek bridge and Kline Road there is a similar series of blind curves on which I have witnessed two near accidents' in the past month. In each case a motorist passed one or more legal cyclists but in an unsafe place and crossed a double yellow line to do so, nearly resulting in a collision with oncoming traffic and/or injury to cyclists. This area, too, needs extra "Do Not Pass" signs . ) TRAVERS ASSOCIAMS 950 CUFTON AVENUE CUP70N NEW JER'SEY 07013-2790 CO LT N°1 201-365-05aO TPANSPORTATION AND TRAFF�C ENGINEZR�NG MEMORANDUM OF RECORD, ' O: Cornell University Levis S. Roscoe BY- Travers Associates, Inc. Warren Travers, P.E. SUBJECT: WARREN ROAD/PLEASANT GROVE ROAD CONNECTOR Cornell University Ithaca, New York Project 390-148-01 DATE: September 19, 1990 A proposal has been advanced by others to provide a roadway link between Warren Road and Pleasant Grove Road at the northerly periphery of University owned lands. It is unclear, however,, as to the precise nature of the problem that this proposal is intended to solve. Accordingly, for the purposes of this memorandum, we assume that the problem to be addressed is limited to relief of (excessive?) traffic loadings at the intersection of Triphammer and Hanshaw Roads (Community Corners) together with relief of the interchange of North Triphammer, and Route 13 as well as the section of North Triphammer between Hanshaw and Route 13. Also, there has been opinion expressed that this proposed link will have some beneficial traffic effect in relation to the Forest Home area., In the absence of sufficient hard data, we can only sie'e6`6"the implica- tions of the alignment alter-natives in relative terms, using say, measures of effectiveness based on a scale of zero to ten, with the '"do nothing" alter-native pegged at zero. It is, noted that while weviewthis rather limited proposal with an eye toward the future, more detailed studies may suggest other location(s) which may be more readily adaptable to future extensions. And, it is emphasized that we express no professional opinion on related land use issues, in particular the development potential offered by virtue of the relocation of all or a portion of the "back nine" of the University Golf Course. -2- Framework Sketch Skl attached illustrates schematically the principal existing roadway links, identified by numbers one (1) through seven (7) together with the "problem areas" identified by numerals I through IV. The basic proposal, identified as Link A (LA) , is shown together with Alternative Link B (LB) which provides for a direct connection with Jessup Road. Traffic Assessment LINK A (LA): LA follows an alignment proximate to the northerly edge of h "back nine"' of the University Golf Course. It will require relocation and/or adjustments to four (4) fairways, greens and tees. Given the limits of LA, there would be little perceptable change in existing traffic patterns. It would appear that only those trips between C or D and F could realize some marginal benefit. This function is presently accommodated on Leg 3 (Hanshaw) and likely reflects a relatively modest volume. With respect to movements between C or D and E, IA would offer little advantage over leg 3 (Haashaw) since an awkward dog leg maneuver Is required in either, case compared to the relatively simple routing via Triphammer. The following matrix together with Skl provides a simple format for tracking the key movements and assessing the overall effect on traffic patterns where: No Change (NC) in travel pattern is 'rated zero (0) and Negligible Change (Ne,g) is rated one (1) . LINK A- EFFECTIVE CHANGE IN TRAVEL PATTERNS (MAX. 10�.0) TRIPS RR WRg RpFRCT Total, E F G Effect A NC/O ;C/O NC/O 0 B NC/0 ' NC/O NC/'O 0 C NC/O Neg/l NC/O 1 D NCIO Neg/l NCIO I Total Effect 2/4 0.5 -3- The foregoing suggests that IA would have little influence on existing travel patterns. Since some trip patterns are more significant than oMiers in terms of' both numbers and effects on the identified problem areas, the foregoing matrix leaves much to be desired in terms of qualatitive assessment. However, regardless of the weights one may assign to each of the trip combinations, it is clear that any effective relief to the identified problem areas afforded by LA is at best negligible. Indeed, unless LA were considered an integral part of an extended system;, it would not be worth considering at this time from the viewpoint of relieving the identified problem areas,. LINK B (LB): L,B engages the center portion of the "back nine"' of the University Golf Course. This would cause the complete relocation of the "back, nine". The key feature of this alternative is its direct connection to Jessup Road thus effectively extending LB to Triphammer and beyond. The traffic effects of this proposal are significant in terms of potential relief to problem areas I through III together with relief to roadway links 3 and 4 (Hanshaw) . However, we would anticipate little effect on the Forest Home area (IV). The following matrix summarizes the overall effect on traffic patterns where a Measurable change (Meas) is rated nine (9) . EFFECTIVE CHANGE IN TRAVEL PATTERNS (MAX. 10.0) TRIPS B I E I TWEENTE—FF—ECT Total E F G Effect A NCIO NCIO Nc/o 0 B Nclo NCIO NCIO 0 C Meas/'9 Neg/l NC/O 10 D Meas/ "eg/I NC/0 10 Total Effect 20/4 . .0 Again, the foregoing matrix is an oversimplification, however, it is clear that there would be a meaningful positive effect on problem areas 1, 11 and III, as well as: roadway links 3, 4 (Hanslvaw) and 7 (Triphammer). Accordingly, from the viewpoint of traffic relief as well as improved circulation overall, it appears that this: alternative would be of value. However, apart from the effect on the Golf Course, major changeswould be required in the existing intersection of Je!ssup Road and Pleasant Grove. -4- Alternatives LA/xtl and LA/xt2: As shown in Sketch Sk2, either of these two alternatives to LB appear more appropriate in terms of minimizing damage to the "back nine" or, assuming complete relocation of the "back nine", maintaining maximum flexibility in terms of future development opportunities, including expanding and/or supplementing Lot A. Moreover, either of these alternatives would have the same positive effects as LB in terms of traffic relief to areas I, II and Zit together with improved circulation overall. And, maximum future development potential would be maintained as well by virtue of keeping the principal circulation needs peripheral to the major development areas. --_ Conclusion As an entity, we recommend against LA from the standpoint of relief of congestion and improved circulation overall. Although from a traffic viewpoint, LB will likely accomplish the intended traffic objectives, we would only recommend in favor if no other alternatives were possible. However, we conclude that IA as a first step, with a commitment to extend to Triphammer (i.e. similar to LA/xtl or LA/xt2) is indeed supportable in virtually all of its aspects. Accordingly, we recommend that alternative LA together with an extension to Triphammer be examined in depth from the viewpoint of traffic benefits, land use implications, physical feasibility and costs. WT:sp Attachs. VIA FEDERAL EXPRESS n 0 ri r A LOT A � a � ....�. . 1 5 coo Z.. IA " ` Q� r e � a r, j OF Ip -`F ITHACA TOWN 0 � 126 EAST SENEGA, STREET, ITHACA, N.Y. 14850 .................... ...........-. .......... TOWN CLERK 273-1721 HIGHWAY 273-1656 PARKS 273-8035 ENGINEERING 273-17,47 PLANNING 273-1747 ZONING 273 1747 October 29, 1990 David M. Nutter 656 Five Mile Drive, Ithaca, New York, 14850 Dear Mr. Nutter: After receiving your October 14, 1990 letter concerning conditions on For(-��st Ham Drive, I asked our Tc:mn high Superintendent, Scott McConnell, to make rerxmrend,ations as to how the Town rrvight improve: the situation. After inspection, he has, detnnirwxi that, tlie, following steps can be then in. the short-term: a solid double yollow line will be, ap ic,,d- , warning signs will., Ixe posted ar.qo- nd lar sj�x--ed limit signs p 1. will be installed. l.k)ri( (mi will attempt tea improve jer-Uann, the T the conditions cat the P.."Lantation RC)ad intersection. The walls at, that 1-(,,)cat.ion and the general configuration of the intersection are difficult.. It is not. felt that a stopping stripe, will be sufficient to solve the problem rind the Town will. proceed, in cooperation with Cornell University, to desicpi. improvemr2nts. The Town will, attEiq)t to make the: signing improverenits as soon as rx)ssible. The October 23rd storm caused considerable damqe to twAny roads in the 'Town of Ithaca, creating a backlog for the Highway De-partm-rit. We will schedule tie work on Forest HCIM,., Drive as promptly as we. can. Tlie Town appreciates your careful analysis of the ti:-affic situation (.xi Forest HcaieDrive- and your constructive suggestions for iirprove nent.. Very truly yours, Shirley A. Raffensper(jer Sujxarvisor SxAR/js ,rte �mmii �� �1 � IIpllrypp` d � +w 'ma"mummiwww a, �. ¢m! IYrrV'2v y�i 43 fr ,,, wr^ u J � T()'Mpkins County BOARWOF REPRESENTATIVES Ctiurthouse, Ithacm, N.Y14850 April 22, 1991 Hon. Shirley Raffensperger, Supervisor Town of Ithaca 126 fast. Seneca. Street Ithaca, New 'fork 14850 Dear Shirley, Last evening, Dooley Kiefer phoned me to discuss the proposed realignment and improvements to Fine Tree and Judd Falls Roads. She questioned the need for the project and raised several questions which are not for me to answer. I think I can paraphrase the questions as follows: 1. Has the Town approved this project's Does the Town Engineer, who spoke approvingly to the County Public Works and. Construction Management Committee, have the authority to speak for the Town"? 2. Why hasn't the Town Conservation Advisory Committee been asked to review and comment on this project? If there will be a negative official response to this project from the Town, I think we need to know this soon. Sincery, Stuart W. Stein, Representative District No. 3 map cc: Hon. Mary G. Call, Representative, District No. 10 Hon. Beverly Livesay, Representative, District. No. 11 Hon. Deborah Dietrich, Representative, District No. 12 Dooley Kiefer, Tompkins County resident b OF Ir TOWN OF ITHACA 126 EAST SENECA STREET, ITHACA, N.Y. 14650 TOWN CLERK 273-1721 HIGHWAY 273-1656 PARKS 273-8035 ENGINEERING 273-1747 PLANNING 273-1747 ZONING 273-1747 April 25, 1991 Hon. Stuart W. Stein, Representative District No. 3 Tompkins County Board of Representatives Court House Ithaca, NY 14850 Dear Stuart: Thank you for passing on to me Dooley Kiefer' s questions concerning the proposed realignment and improvements to Pine Tree and Judd Falls Roads. 1 . The Town of Ithaca does not have approval authority over the project; Tompkins County has that authority. Tompkins County has been most cooperative in sharing information on the improvements with the Town. The Town of Ithaca Planning and Engineering staff have discussed that information in staff meetings; the Town of Ithaca Planning Board has been informed of the plans, both in Planning Department verbal and written reports and the Environmental Review Committee of the Conservation Advisory Council [Dooley Kiefer, Chair] received a written report from George Frantz, April 1, 1991 . The Town of Ithaca is supportive of the project as a safety improvement. Since 1968 , our Planning Board has passed numerous resolutions asking for those intersections to be improved; both our Planning and Engineering staff support the improvement. Dan Walker, at the meeting of the County Public Works and Construction Management Committee, referenced by Dooley, expressed his professional opinion of the proposal and did have the authority to do so. This is not to say that there will not be some County or Town of Ithaca residents who may oppose the plan; that is evidently probable. 2. The Town Conservation Advisory- Council has not been asked to review or comment on the project since the Town has not received plans, written. materials, etc. As referenced above, the ERC of the CAC has received all the information the Town has to date. Any review or comment from the CAC or its committees will be solicited by the Boards they advise, as appropriate. Fon. Stuart Stein -2- April 25 , 1991 I do not envision a negative official response to this project from the Town; the need to improve safety in that area has been documented by the Town over many years. Sincerely, Shirley A. Raffensperger Town Supervisor SAR/nf copy: I-Ion. Mary G. Call Hon. Beverly Livesay Hon. Deborah Dietrich Dooley Kiefer John Whitcomb Carolyn Gri,goro,v t A110 DEER RUN INVESTORS, L.P. Suite 31 Judd Fails Plaza Judd Falls lid. Ithaca, N.Y. 1485 ��� � \tP 647-272-8119 11/4/91 Ms. Shirley Raffensperger Supervisor,Town of Ithaca 126 E. Seneca St~ Ithaca, N.Y. 14850 Dear Shirley, Enclosed please find a check for $5,000. This represents the amount of contribution agreed to by myself, Sett McConnell, and Dan Walker for the repaving of upper Whitetail Drive. The circumstances which led up to this arrangement 1 feel should be recorded. We had dove substantial utilities work to this section of road and in so doing created a significant disturbance to it.We offered to repair the road when we were done at our expense, resurfacing would have been done with an oil and stone treatment. 'Seat and baro offered to use the Town paving crews to accommodate an asphalt surfacing, if we would contribute an amount equal to the monies we would have spent privately on a lesser surfacing treatment. In working this way, the Fawn ended up with a road which will be a less costly road to maintain, with a minimum of up front cost.. I believe that this is a good example of private/public cooperation which can occur without mandated regulation.This can only take place with civic minded developersand business minded "gown officials,both of which did their best on this project. Again my hat is off to both Scott and Tian,and 1 look forward to worldng with your entire staff in the future. If you have any questions,please call. Sincerely, Edwin A.Hallberg .' "DDan Walker Scott McConnell Kevin Candee VILLAGE OF LANSING 2,405 NORTH TRIPHAMMER ROAD ITHACA, NEW YORK 14850 OFFqCE HOURS TELEPHONE MON -WED -THR ,FR� 2570424 xi May 23, 1991. Shirley A. Raffensperger Supervisor, Town of Tthaca 126 E. Seneca St. Ithaca, NY 14850 E'k,ar Shirely: I am forwarding to you for your consideration a second resolution of the Board of Trustees of the Village of Lansing concerning Warren Road, and, in particular, the school zone signs/yellow flashing lights located north and south of the DeWitt Middle School and T-S-T BOCES. I am very happy to see that you have put into effect my suggestion that the yellow flashing lights be turned off wh'ien the schools are not in session. Please note that around the thirteenth of this month, the timer regulating the yellow flashing lights on the north end of the school zone stopped working so that the lights were once again flashing during the evening/nijht hours. I think that situation has now been corrected. The enclosed resolution addresses one last small point of confusion to motorists: namely, wbat is the speed limit within the school zone then the yellow flashing lights are turned off? I hope that you will agree with me that amending the signs to read: "School Speed Limit A Ken Flashing" will clear up the problem. '17hank you very much for reviewing and considering this matter as reflected in the enclosed resolution of the Board of Trustees of the Village of Lansing. Respectfully yours, Lawrence 0. lover village Trustee Your option as to what to fill in! VILLAGE OF LANSING 2405 NORTH TRIPHAMMER ROAD, ITHACA, NEW YORK 14850 OFFICE HOURS TELEPHONE MON.-WED.-'THIS.-FRI. 257-0424 9.1 My 23, 1.991 p N , cE Shirley A. Raffensperger Supervisor, Town of Ithaca 126 E. Seneca St. Ithaca, NY 1485:0 -VOMPKINS CoUt " --'wi 11 i am Mobbs Commissioner of Public Works Tompkins County Bostwick Rd. Ithaca, NY 14850 Dear Shirley and Bill: Enclosed please find a certified copy of a resolution of the Board of Trustees of the Village of Lansing supporting the efforts of the Town of Ithaca Board to lower the speed limit on two sections of Warren Road within the Town. The Board of Trustees of the Village of Lansing respectfully requests that you review its, resolution of support and forward a copy of said resolution to the New York State Department of Trans- portation along with the requests of the Town of Ithaca Board. Thank you very much for your cooperation in this matter. Very truly yours, Lawrence G. Lever Village Trustee 'e RESOLUTION #2363 - RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF PROPOSED ACTIONS OF TOWN OF ITHACA BOARD REGARDING SPEED ZONE CHANGES ON WARREN ROAD BETWEEN HMS14AW ROAD AND THE VILLAGE LINE AND BETWEEN FOREST HOME DRIVE AND HANSHAW ROAD WHEREAS, in order to promote the safe and orderly flow of traffic and pedestrians on Warren Road between Forest Home Drive and the Village of Lansing boundary, and especially to provide for the control of traffic speeds in the vicinity of the DeWitt Middle School, T-S-T BOCES, Warrenwood apartment complex and the day care center (a densely populated area having, in particular, substantial populations of students and other young people) , the Town of Ithaca Board has requested its Highway Superintendent to apply to the New York State Department of Transportation ("DOT") through the Tompkins County Commissioner of Public Works for a reduction in the speed limit on Warren Road between Hanshaw Road and the Village of Lansing line, and between Forest Home Drive and Hanshaw Road; and WHEREAS, the present numerous speed limit changes on Warren Road from Hanshaw Road to the Village of Lansing/Town of Ithaca boundary (one of which covers a distance of barely one hundred (100) yards in length) are confusing to the motoring public and add to the safety problems for pedestrians in the area; and WHEREAS, the Village of Lansing has previously lowered the speed limit on Warren Road from the Village of Lansing/Town of Ithaca boundary to its intersection with New York State Route 13 from 40 MPH to 30 MPH in considera- tion of the increased traffic flow on this highway and the rising number of pedestrians traveling across and along Warren Road; THEREFORE, in order to support the efforts of the Town of Ithaca Board to more properly and efficiently regulate the speed limit of vehicular traffic on Warren Road, to show support for the Town of Ithaca Board's efforts to request DOT to allow the' Town to reduce the speed limit on its portion of Warren Road and to reduce the overall number of speed changes on Warren Road within the Town of Ithaca, and to furthermore show the concern of the Village of Lansing with respect to the regulation of the flow of traffic on Warren Road as said traffic exits and enters the Village from the adjoining Town of Ithaca portion of Warren Road, the Board of Trustees of the Village of Lansing now resolve the following: RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees of the Village of Lansing supports the Town of Ithaca Board's two requests to the New York State Department of Transportation (via the Tompkins -County Commissioner of Public Works) for reductions in the speed limit on Warren Road between Hanshaw Road and the Town of Ithaca/Village of Lansing boundary, and between Forest Home Drive and Hanshaw Road. This is to certify that I , the undersigned Clerk of the Village of Lansing, Tompkins County, New York, have compared the foregoing copy of the resolution with the original on file in his office and that it is a true and exact copy of said resolution duly adopted by the Village Board at a regular meeting of said Board held on the 21st day of May, 1991 . IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the official seal of the Village of Lansing, County of Tompkins , New York, to be hereunto affixed this 22nd day of May, 1991 . y via S. Smith Village Clerk TOMPKINS COUNT OF PUBLIC 'WORKS B x :19a William J, MobbAdministrator a It oiT N.Y.Y. 50 C1 A.Nehm Commissioner Tell 273-4 K I ;� 79 May 31 , 1991OF LA New York State Dept . "1 f r ans ws k D yy V i -ry n Cp ry X c Engineering +ynqy (^ �i IwMIW"'M4N4n. V,aa'W''NMAW+U'NYW^f1L.'k2uu»,. of State Campus � 1220 Washington Avenue Allbany,' New York 1,22 2 6 Subject : Warren Road speed Reduction Request of April 24, 1991 Enclosed please find a resolution from the village f Lansing in support of the Town of Ithaca request for a uniform and lowered speed limit on Warren Road. As arevicrusl stated, 1 am also in agreement with the request aand so all appropriate jurisdictions (C.ounty, 'rown a Village) area in agreement .P,'' .11 i am "JJ . µ,obb is Commission6r, of Public Works enclosure cc— Shirley Raffensperger - Supervisor:', Towyn (if Ithaca Lawrence G. Lever '111ag of Lansing Trustee Tian Winch - Chairman, Public Works Cr'.siiimitt e (County) Ward Hungerford - County Highway Manager WJH/"ipe 10 : 4 AIRPORT BUILDINGS&GROUNDS ENGINEEFnNG HIGHWAYS SOLID WASTE 4 RESOLUTION #2363 - RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF PROPOSED ACTIONS OF TOWN OF ITHACA BOARD REGARDING SPEED ZONE CHANGES ON WARREN ROAD BETWEEN HANSHAW ROAD AND THE VILLAGE LINE AND BETWEEN FOREST HOME DRIVE AND HANSHAW ROAD WHEREAS, in order to promote the safe and orderly flow of traffic and pedestrians on Warren Road between Forest Home Drive and the Village of Lansing boundary, and especially to provide for the control of traffic speeds, in the vicinity of the DeWitt Middle School, T-S-T BOCES, Warrenwood apartment complex and the day care center (a densely populated area having, in particular, substantial populations of students and other young people) , the Town of Ithaca Board has requested its Highway Superintendent to apply to the New York State Department of Transportation ("DOT") through the Tompkins County connissioner of Public Works for a reduction in the speed limit on Warren Road between Hanshaw Road and the Village of Lansing line, and between Forest Home Drive and Hanshaw Road; and WHEREAS, the' present numerous speed limit changes on Warren Road from llansha7i: Road to the Village of Lansing/Town of Ithaca boundary (one of which covers a distance of barely one hundred (100) yards in length) are confusing to the motoring public and add to the safety problems for pedestrians in the area; and WHEREAS, the Village of Lansing has previously lowered the speed limit on Warren Road from the Village of Lansing/Town of Ithaca boundary to its intersection with New York State Route 13 from 40 MRH to 30 MPH in considera- tion of the increased traffic flow on this highway and the rising number of pedestrians traveling across and along Warren Road; THEREFORE, in order to support the efforts of the Town of Ithaca Board to more properly and efficiently regulate the speed limit of vehicular traffic on Warren Road, to show support for the Town of Ithaca Board's efforts to request DOT to allow the Town to reduce the speed limit on its portion of Warren Road and to reduce the overall number of speed changes on Warren Road within the Town of Ithaca, and to furthermore show the concern of the Village of Lansing with respect to the regulation of the flow of traffic on Warren Road as said traffic exits and enters the Village from the adjoining Town of Ithaca portion of Warren Road, the Board of Trustees of the Village of Lansing now resolve the following: PFS0!1rFD. that the Board of Trustees of the Village of Lansing supports the Town of Ithaca Board's two requests to the New York State Department of Transportation (via the Tompkins County Commissioner of Public Works) for reductions in the speed limit on Warren Road between Hanshaw Road and the Town of Ithaca/Village of Lansing boundary, and between Forest Home Drive and Hanshaw Road. This is to certify that 1 , the undersigned Clerk of the Village of Lansing, Tompkins County, New York , have compared the foregoing copy of the resolution with the original on file in his office and that it is a true and exact copy of said resolution duly adopted by the Village Board at a regular meeting of said Board held on the 21st day of May, 1991 . IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the official seal of the Village of Lansing, County of Tompkins, New York, to be hereunto affixed this 22nd day of May, 1991 . 4/1 8`ylvia S. Sm-1-th— Village Clerk FHForest Roams linp"ove"ient Associadon 12 Jul 1991 'w ti 17, " Shirley Raffensperger �I Town Supervisor Town of Ithaca aca f DearShirley: Recently neighbors have called two meetings to flay me about the traffic, especially on Judd Falls Road. Since my observations fit theirs, it seems time to communicate thenen to you: I- Whatever the formal traffic counts may be (,and we .have not yet seen theni), everyone agrees the situation is worse now than ever before. Since people took off storm windows this spring, they have been bothered clay and night by the noise of heavy traffic, seven days a week. It is literally impossible to talk to neighbors, dangerous, to garden or nmow the grass, and not too wise to use the sidewalk. - The intensity of through-bus traffic is horrible: they fly through when beading north, causing grave danger, snake a great Ileal of noise. This includes regular Cornell buries, NET buses, and lots of" special Cornell buses. The bus traffic was particularly 'bad during the Cornell reuni xrt, which reveals an intolerable lack of consideration for the neighborhood. - Getting out of the driveway is a. harrowing experience, even when sight lines are good. In other cases, it's a bit of good luck there have not been bad accidents. Cars speed down the hill. There is negligible traffic control--at the meeting last night we were all surprised that someone dlid get stomped by as Cornell patrol car. 4- 'There are lots of small children in the area. Parents and other adults watch closely, but we are toying with real danger. Our conversations have been encouraging in time past. I've; neglected, foi- press of other obligations, to be in touch recently. f hope time '.Down can make some wtjustmm~ments soon to improve Forest Home's situation, Sincerely, William W. Goldsr°nith President MEMO To: Shirley Raffensperger From: Scott mccorenel [ Re: DiGiacomo letter dated /26I9I In response to the letter from Airs. DiGiac•oma of 301 Maple Avenue - Apt 1-2, I have reviewed the situation and the records concerning Maple pverfue. The Town has never (tc• my knowledge) painted white stripes on town reads. A9any roads have never had center lines painted either-. Maple Avenue is one that has never been painted, however, it is on the list now and is scheduled to be painted this fall. There is no designated bike lane on Maple Avenue. therefore, as is the case on most reads, bicyclist must obey all traffic Iaws and try to fit in with the traffic as best as possible. The speed limit is 55 mph, but is posted with advisory speed limits for curves. I don"t believe that posting the speed would improve the situaticerr. I will further investigate the hidden driveway issue. My preference would be to make the driveway more visible because a hidden drive sign has little or no impact on the way people drive. The area near. Maple Avenue apartments is approaching the City and Cornell. There is a general expectation that children and pedestrians will be present. Ch i l deer at play signs should be used only when the situation is unexpected or not within the character of the area. I don't feel this is the case here and would prefer not to install the signs. I will be glad to answer any gnestions from you or Mrs. Dieiacomo. I hope we can take care of this to everyone's sat i sf act i on. a f i F ; ,SFr 301 Maple Ave Apt I-2 ��� �V �� � �I�� HH�� Ithaca, NY 14850 " i J f TU o( J a ,,5 „�r�h,n...... ` July 26, 1991 ".r , �e Shirley Raffsperger Tern of Ithaca Supervisor 126 'I= Seneca St Ithaca, NY 114850 II : Maple Avenue Clear Supervisor Raffsperger, As a resident of Maple dill Apartments II have become increasingly concerned with the volume of traffic which has been diverted to this poorly marked, roadway. Let me elaborate upon my main concerns, traffic line markers and signage. The most vital) thing I must bring up are the traffic line markers. The road does not have a center lime or a white guide Vines on either side. Maple Avenue is very hilly and curvey, 11"m surprised painting linen has been neglected by the Highway Department. I often hoild my breath when I see cars stray too far over into the other lane, guiding their automobile around unmarked territory. I fear one day there will be a terrible head on collision, There are also two bike routes off of Maple Avenue but no provision for a bike to safely ridge on the road, The speed limit is not marked) alone any edge of Maple Avenue, Generally cars cruise at 40 mph„ especially the traffic diverted from Croute 366. Do you know what the actual speed limit is, because I don't' There is a great deal of open hand, yes, but there are also three lame apartment complexes which house children and pets. There are many blind spots where a pedestrian or bicyclist are at the mercy of a speeding car. I feel it is imperative for a speed limit to be posted and enforced. Since 1 mentioned blind spots it brings me to the signage issue, I feel there should be a hidden. driveway sign and/or caution, children signs added to Maple Avenue. I'm not sure if you are familiar with the driveway of Maple Dill Apartments but it is an up hill slope as you exit. To your right the road curves which: limits the distance you can see. To the left„ if a car isn't parked on the road, is a down hill slope which limits your visibility to on coming vehicles. In short you can't see very well and neither can other drivers. Other drivers are not aware of the exit and you have already entered the roadway when they appear from around the curve or over the hill. The only recent improvements have been adding no parking signs along the section from Maple dill Apartments to Judd Falls Road. I'd like to point out these are ignored by temporarily parked cars, foir example the people who visit the two houses next to Maple Hill, the cemetery and when horses are being loaded or unloaded. In closiinig, if you could recommend the following issuies,-. Ipaiinting a center line and white guide lines, adding speed limit signs, a hidden driveway sign in each direction and caution children sigma to this busy avenue, it would be greatly appreciated, Si erely far I Di L orno A Division of Public Works TO'MPKlN&COUNTY E031NEERING William J. Mobbs James T, Ka d , P.E. ks Sr, Civil Engineer Shirleygat er"r<at`er ger S aupe i a-oj.°E w;lacrwra o A'..'0.e w Forrest H o Y.&B.e Drive o 4^.er, Fall V,,,,6p ek, Bridge tt. p'.i„as c errr e n t S Baa li e rpt u l e Dear, Shirley, it.t t1obitS has r.equeratoett that 1trr..crvtrte you wtt:,tr oa.;rr tent_atiVe schedule for the r.ept.a;rcerrrent of atove r eb E. rencec bridge , irr'terrd. to sr.:brwt.tr atri or.rr:. 1992 budge-L,, t,t.rG:, de-sign for a. r"`e la.cerrrent; str . a°;" ure at, t11e of, the Pleasant nt tisk:(.) E. Rrzua«": h i 1,1, Because we think thart public t.rrprrtw; on t:,lis r;,:e .1.acerr,ent is to errsr„ r. e that the st.r.°arc,t a.Nnr. e,! 3s, in .keeping with the chat of the c orwnun it , e anticipate tha, t1 e design process would t,a.k.,inr e niost of the year , e intend t-a.a include t rr n r.:r.�r operating a„rt.rr: a t.ra.a get: for 1993 the physical r ep:t.acerrrerat (,:)f t;tr¢w bridge . Please toeet::], th.iS scirasdu.i.e in n° .irad riatre:r.a evaluating your:° catat:,t.owrs with r.e s p e cw t t o t,to� t;.r r r q t g a F .e E.�k.. :t. t t° in a.a y be of further 4 .y �a � S� gE I qcritt r c. l on e P 12 „ 1., Bostwick Road, Itasca, ICY 14850 607 - 73-42612 FAX 607 - 272-8489 q* WRecycled paper SK a�... CorneRniversity Office of Transportation Services 116 Maple Avenue Ithaca,NY 14f91150-4982 607/255-4628 Shirley Maflens er er• August Via, 1991 Towyn Supervisor Ttrwvn Of Ithaca 126 Eja,.'St SenecaStreet W tl Ithaca, New York 14850 L) ` ��i 1 u RrtAla u'wAANkRWNtl&IONAuroKKN �w�r ru'+v inaxrdll N:dM 7✓Gf Hear T1s. Raffenspergo r: ,rhe following numbers are in response t;cr your request, dated �Icrly 1„ f"crr ra. breakdown of C ornell''s parking spaces by location. Deet? iia. milid that these numbers are approximate, and have been estiraaated to the best cal` our ability, Ifyou have any further• questions, please feel free to gall rile at, 255- 569f 2. lunici aali. # of Spaces, % cif"'otal�� City of Ithaca 4689 49,5% Towyn of" Ithaca 3744. 39.5%, Village of (;ayu a Heights 782 8.3% Town of Lansing 257 2,7% 947 00t .U(l% Sincerely, Brad Lane cc: John Clutenberger° Bill Stebbins a TOMPKINS COUNT ,PEPARTIMEN F PUBLIC WORKS ► Rstwi4, �° '"�illiam J. Mobbs lth�a� N.Y "'14650 Cheryl A. N+lson Commissioner T l phar%6,,,,( 07 -4262 Administrator Date : August 9 , 1991. o ; Shirley i),af'frrrs r rrr - Ithaca Town ttr:r rrr isor,;' � ;"r:orrr; .i..l,l.rrrrrr J. t crt:rtrs - cc,rrr rvi,ss a;rrrex- of PUbl c Works t Subject : For,est Porrrs Bridge Dec :C .... have rprr e-rrci yiour question on the advisability of replacing t-:tre bridge deck ( s °tu;arsnexpense) ,to our Bridge Engineer , J:,i.rrr Kra.rrda He will teae- rss r nc ;;irnr to y,orr witli tire possible r e "lc:acerrrrrrrt, schedUl e based on Pending New gar° State at e DOT bridge inspection tm:i.rr c i n ilr s cc - Jarnes T . Kazda - SrCivil Engineer Vit/t.; 't2 : 2 AIRPORT BUILDINGS &GROUNDS ENGINEERING HIGHWAYS SOLID WASTE rG Alfred D Giacomo ,4 1025 Hanshaw RoadITHACA N. Y. 14550 USA r September 13, 1991 Hon: Shirley R.affensperger Supervisor Town of Ithaca Ithaca N.Y. 14850 Subject: Caldwell Road Dear Mrs. Raffensperger. I usually drive to Cornell by way of"Warren Road to Caldwell road. I am concerned about driving that way during the freezing weather that's coming because there are some major pot holes and low areas that fill with water and then freeze creating a hazard. These have existed for some time now. I am enclosing a rough map illustrating the location of these areas. The problem occurs at the intersection of 366 and Caldwell Road because there is no right turn lane and cars do get backed up here. Would you be kindly forward this to your Highway department, I do hone they have some funds available to attend to these as they are also a hazard in the rainy weather. Questions? They can reach me a 255-6621 during the clay. Thank You for help in this and other matters in the past. Sincerely, � -,.. Alfred DiGiac i K . a I ,�uiiw�9rp r I'Iii e � � d OA06CIY' r J . 411. Orf ! A 1 M 1 A4, Rt �0Ato Ate" ' ", r► , '�� !,, 00- lot.. l w L l4 AI s , r �r I ,W m. ..< 1 s - � 494 Five Mile Drive Ithaca, New York 14850 November 8th, 1991 Dave Bacarach Transportation Department Supervisor Ithaca City Schools 400 Lake Street Ithaca, New York 14850: Dear Mr. Bacarach, I am writing to follow up our telephone conversation of October 16th as well as, my comments to you in person on October 23rd at Cayuga f1eights School„ On these occasions I stated to you the concern of my neighbors and myself that many of the bus drivers you supervise are consistently violating the 30 mph speed limit on Five Mile Drive. This speed limit was established approximately two and one half years ago following the efforts of residents who feared for the safety of the children in the neighborhood. The area, in question goes from the Catholic cemetery to the city limits, where Floral Avenue begins the city 30 mph rate of speed. Living here for four years, I, ow what speeding buses sound and look like. However, for consistency, I have clocked and recorded the amount of time it takes a vehicle traveling 30 mph to pass between landmarks on Five Mile Drive. This is the standard I am applying to the school district vehicles. I have determined through observation that on any given morning more than 30 buses pass by my house from about 6:30 to 8:40am on their way to pick up children to take them to school. As you can see from the enclosed log, it is conservative to conclude that around one third of the buses passing my house are exceeding 30 mph either in a slight or dramatic way, Some drivers even appear to speed past construction crews in the dark before sunrise. Some drivers appear to speed past our children waiting at the Glenside corner where there are no curbs or sidewalks. In consideration of the magnitude of the problem: if 8 - 10 buses speed on a given pass (i.e. going out, coming back, etc.) and there are four passes a day, that's 1.60 - 200 speeding buses per week - That's enough! We appreciate your placing a sign on the bulletin board on October 17th reminding drivers of the speed limit and perhaps sharing with them that there are now five chHdrtp, nd r the f` i� living on this stretch of road. However, it appears that instead of being a positive example, some drivers are sharing the arrogance, of the general public in their disregard for the law in this matter. I will restate, Mr. Bacarach, any neighbors and I feel strongly that there is no reason for a school bus to speed - root empty, not full, not.on field trips, not to make tip time - not on our residential street,. We would like to ask for your renewed efforts on our behalf. It should be understood that we are property owners concerned for the quality of life in our area and the safety of our families. We, are reminded of the need for urgent action each time, we look at our children and hear the roar of a speeding bus. Very sincerely, Donna Hall XC: Dr. James E. Lorthridge School Board Members Shirley Raffensperger, Town Supervisor Sheriff Emery Guest Dan Anneshansley, Pres., Glenside Neighborhood Assn. „v u � Irr�7 ' 0 NO l � . 05 g14 �a OK co G m ...r. u r �,.,° W' " ee 4 top cot Y) Arna *Tli I � � , 4 m DATE:: Novembe:r 19 1991 : Shirley 1affen pe.r er Town Supervisor � FROM: Sue Billie 1.12 Burns Rat 01 This is a quick note that you may need to refer to the appropriate department within the town . 1 am concerned. about time dumping of excess building material includi.n cinder blocks , sometimes lumber as well, as general. hard fill material along the side of Burns fid , on the west side of Simi Mile Creek . 'T'here is a spot along the shoulder that need's fill to prevent erosion, but it seems that construction material is not appropriate fill for this location. Tho you know what the situation is and what might be done? T ana-, you,. u C� c-ft A, TOMPKINS COUNT� ,PEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS w William J.Mobbs Its ,"NY°;j,4 0 Cheryl A. Nelson Commissioner Teleph on'e ( 07 273-4262 Ad,milnistrator Date : August 9 , 1991 ruiii9 William jm Mobbs - Commissioi-ier gat': ubli,carks Subjet:it : Forest Home Bridge De�,.,,k I 1'iave referred y0ur question on 'the advisability of replacing the bridge deck ( a .tows n expense ) to oux Bridge Engineer, Jim K zd , He + :I I l b,e responding to you with the possibl.e re "ala r�ment; schedule based on pending tal.ng e or' State DOT bridge .rasp t.toara. 'i a°a d as g s a as : J,iaaaass T. Kazdd - Sr,. Ci t.]. Engineer WJM/ AIRPORT BUILDINGS & GROUNDS ENGINEERING HIGHWAYS SOLID,WASTE CT677-' September 19, 1991 To Mrs. Shirley Raffensperger, Supervisor From : George H. Bay Subject : Forest Home Bridge Noise This letter is to askyour support for action this fall on repairing the extremely noisy deck ourface of the down stream bridge in Forest Home. As you knov the grids have been breaking and have ( over the past, years) been patched with steel plate. Unfortunately, the steel plates strike the remaining grid and oause a loud metallic bang each time even the lightest vehicle crosses the bridge. To get an appreciation of the degree of nDise I ask that you come to Forest Home and stand on the bridge walkway. You will be able to imagine how very disturbing this noise is to the neighbors. Since several new areaB Of the deck are opening up I expect more repairs ViI3 Won be necessary. The ideal remedy would be to replace the entire deck but I understand this may not be feasible at this time. I have inspected the bridge deck with Doug and Bruce Brittain and we feel that to eliminate the banging requireu eliminating the steel plates. Would it be possible to repair the deck by welding in new longitudinal bare since the larger transverse bars in the grid are intact and it is the longitudinal bars that breaK We would be glad to meet at the bridge with you and/or the Town Engineer and Highway Superintendent to review this problem. �OC Douglas Brittain .......... ........................................... cc Bruce Brittain hs r.C, Bill Goldsmith " IA Forest came Iiia a'r°oave,na'narat,4s°.voci(ati° rr 2 Oct 1991 Shirley Raffensper er Town Supervisor Town of Ithaca Dear Shirley: As you probably know from talking with Karen Baum, we begun moving to guarantee the sort of organized support that any change in road y t m bypass, a one-lame system, etc) would need in Forest home. We will soon begin a series of meetings designed with exactly this sort of community agreement in mind. It will take a while, but we hope the outcome will be worth the trouble. Meanwhile, the persistently nagging problems continue at the fringe of the heavy traffic, especially the clanking of the metal plates on the bridge and noise at one or another end of each bridge. Scott was most informative when we met a couple of weeps on the bridge. As I thinly you know, George Bayer will be calling himon our behalfto ask for further help. I: agree with your decision to await the findings of the inspections before any major work is considered for the brides, but I hope minor repairs will be possible soon in any case, to quiet the noise,. Mill, above all, our greatest concern is with the size of the bridges: they should be small to inhibit traffic. We have virtually unanimous feeling that the one-lane bridges should be preserved (or replaced with other one-lane bridges), and we want to continue with your support in keeping therm that way. I'm off for business travel for a couple of weeks, will be back in touch then, after which Karen and I hope to approach other officials about FII interest in a bypass. Sincerely, William W. Goldsmith President DEER RIJN INVESTORS, LA Stift' 31 Judd Falls Plaza Judd Falls U. Ithaca, N.Y. 14850 607-272-81' 19 027/91 Ms. Shirley Raffensperger Sopervisor,'Fown of Ithaca, 126 E Seneca St. Ithaca, N.Y. 14850 Dex Shirley', I am writing at the request of'Scott ,o ll regarding the reps inn project at It ',l Dnve. As per our earlier verbal agreement, I am prepared to contribute$.5,(X)O towards this project, This figure represents the amount the it would have cost us to resurface this wdion oft road, using an oil and stone treatment We had opened this section in order to install water and sewer laterals riot,existing when the Town:accepted the road.Further damage was done by NYS when.they installed their utilities. I would like to commend the work of troth Scott McConnell and Dan Wallwr in this matter. Both were pleasant and prpfd Wonal to work with. Most encouraging,though, they did what I csider a good piest.of'fiscal business for the Town. Please let me know when you need this check and who to make,it payable to. If you have any questions, please call. Sincerely, Edwin A. Hallberg b C , OF1 TOWN OF ITHCA 21 126 EAST' NEC STREET, ITHACA, N.Y. 14850 TOWN CLERK 273-1721 [IGHWAY 273-1656 PARKS 273--8035 ENGINEERING V34 M7 PLANNING 273-1747 ZONNG 27 _1747 December 26, 1991 Dave Bacarach Transportation Department Supervisor Ithaca City Schools 400 Lake Street Ithaca, New York 14850 Dear Mr. Bacarach: I have received a copy of a letter to you from as Town of Ithaca resident discussing the speeding of Ithaca School District buses on Five Mile Drive. She enclosed as very complete diary of incidents when buses were exceeding the speed limit, I understand that you have contacted the drivers you supervise to alert them to the problem on Five Mile Drive. I would like to add may expression of concern to that of the neighborhood residents and also inform you that I receive as number of complaints from other areas of the Town that school buses, particularly when empty, exceed area speed limits. I, and the residents of the neighborhood streets that Ithaca School District vehicles travel, would appreciate as renewed effort to remind drivers of the importance of observing speed limits, both as as matter of immediate safety and as an example to their young passengers. Very truly yours, yo Shirley Raffensperger Town Supervisor copy: Donna Hall (494 Five Mile Drive) SR/rin F-3 A P N t'' Y F?0 Si M A N P T I f 8r 1)1 J P C)W p x 4 "16 jopo4 B.ImF" I p I J A A N F W 'v'( P K I A n ,I C',9!b 6 11 I F re"am n"1s N r ,") F Qn v wt 4 fi 0 n I Cd 8 l)—un A ltil,l t rli+ I C H'/H V III PAP�P',l E3 hj November 4, 19,91 Roger Sovoc(NA, F'sq, Attorney at Law 23133 North Triphannner Road Suite 501 Ithaca, New York 14850 Re: Town of Ithaca - (: ayuga Heights Dear Roger: Pursuant to the arrangements between the respective mon icipal i ties which we represent enclosed is the original quitclaim deed from the Town ol' Ithaca to the, Village of Cayuga Heights for the westerly portion of Remington Road lying between the "Town line and East Lake Road. Do you think as consideration for this conveyance the Village of Cayuga Heights might kick in a few sewer permits for the northeast portion of the 'rown'? With best regards. Very truly yours, t JC B: Encs. cc: Mrs. Shirley Raffensperger Mrs. Jean Swartwoml (w/ copy of deed) FORM 55fliX N Y OrWO-QUITCLAUM Mkde the day of wk,,.bf, Nineteen flandred and Ninety-one, New ent 'IUM OF TUIACA a oorl.x)rat-ion, orqard7A--,d lunder the laws of the State of New York, with principal. office at 126 East Seneca Street, Ithaca, New York 14850, party of the,first part, and VrLXX ,' Or C.AYIXVA a corporation organized under the lems of the State of New York, with principal office at 830 Hinshaw Road, Ithaca, New York 14850, part-.y of the second part, 19thirsort4 that the party ofthefirst part,in consideration of lawltit rnoney of the United States, and other good and valimable oonsideration d lel} the party of the second part,t/o es ' hereby rendse, release and (Ittritelainit, unto the party of the second part, its sito-cessors and asci 'ns forever, all THAT TPACT Oil PARCEL OF LAND, S i t U a t e At UP Town o f T tha ca, Win ty of Tnmpkins, Ht-ate of New yoj IT; ind deswriln& as; fol lowst Any inter-St, LW Town "f Ithion mAy hnve ire that portion of Hvmingf "n Road in Paid Toun holot."I"im —nrl t ""lod by Jarpd T, Newnwin, all as shown "n a wil, W I h" e'',kyuq,l lff+iqhts' kpYyiorl made 13Y Carl ruandall , C. Q . Apiil 1 , 1415 and jovispil Jan"aly 11 , 1931, filed Of the Wmpktris CN)"inry CPU ' s nffi, o, it, j,I11I 11&,) :y o f 1937. to Wit: ThaL portion of the 00 fooi wile RemKqLon Road lucated in the Town of Ithami ammenring at t1p bonn"ry Hne hP"men the Town of 14hana and the Villaqo of Wny"qA H.ightsOno tunninq southerly approximnLpLy 1100 (Per to its W01 P"q i MH U 1 "1 LhP rtqht, of way tin, oI"ak" 1t. is 'Me int,`nl Q kho pol ti"s Uhil. I ho Tqwn of Ithaca convey all of Us i"I,Qlost in any pert i ojj Drf krm i liq t (11) Itood owne.A by it ro"ing frmi its Immidmiy Wth I h- Vi "q- of f4yuyi ""qhls to its intpisei-th"i with Nast Wo Road .""I paxuvnh" lV 1ho wps"lly halt oli satrl rad, T1 hein4 bndorslo—l tht, tIo- ri-1,0-er-ti Jaalf is already owno(l Jay th� Villaqn by 1por"" Q flip A"npvxliore PrMMPa"qs filpo in rite Tfaninkins County (Aetk ' ; ilffji� on Api H 7, Iq5J in !Aber Ii. of` Iti soo 1lafo,on� Peo-oldp: at, p,,,qo W4 , "'lie Town Vi,rald of tlh¢, Toun of Trh' 'Ioa4 by Oesolut,ion dul'y adopted on the 31d day "I natob,yr, Iqql and 1hp Trust"Ps of the Village of ravuqn Hpighrs by 1 —luili"n d" [v adopted nn January 2 f, 1 91 , 11,tvo aiki I ood heat f ho flu,r ov i nq ;raid It i qhway sha I I Ice borne S"I I P I Y by "w V 1 J I arin a,t C4ynqi Hi,i"thl's and f[Pe- res,I dent r, of if he "Rom i ngton jjoadwAy s1wo j A I H I Way AssoxsmPW Di st i i ct now and he rpa f tp r and noll by tMa boart in f I Lhoon 11opvt4orwith,the appartenances a ndall the estate and HJUS of the,party of thefirst part in,and tosaid premises, Xo Baur atib to balb the presnises herein, iranted unto the party of the seeond part, Its successors and mqsiens forever. caused its cr)x pcarate seal to Arru t�,, 'I"Iny"r 4 -1 of f ice Tnonze( 14e IJIT NIneteen IKA and Ninety-Cme. it Preseart of ITY MN (7F' ITHAM MRPOIWE I-)y SFAL ��TATT T NEW ('oUNTY (T TOIIPV "W', bi h d ho t f�t - 111, Y I r Y I Y d A j 1) 1t d I L I I j I I�n- q o f I I I I I ; I)rr `G'r71eII f I t I a h T d f I T I I Y fp j 'A Cayuga sumet "r r Properties Ir r Baal Estate Maaun a:getn nt & D w a lopin nt January 6, 1992 `]:'own Supervisor Town of Ithaca 126 E . Seneca St . Ithaca NY 1.4850 To Whom It May Concern, During a recent December snowfall , one of the towns snowplows ran into a set of four mailboxes at 1046-1050 . Shore Dr. The boxes were left unfixed and made it impossible for our tenants to receive mail . 1 am enclosing an invoice that: indicates the total_ amount 1 have paid for the repairs . Please contact m regarding town policy for reiarrbursement, for this damage . Please make checks payable to Quality Rentals and m,ai1, to our office at the address below. If you have any questions please caa.11 our office, Sincerely, y Vkka Brew ;3 3;1 AM 'l'Toga Suvo t * 11.laac a, N.fir". 14850 (607) 277-6961 * FAX (607) 277-7134 LZ a 7 I� pi�in ount3'ENVIRONMENTAL MA NAGE ENT" CCIUNC"I ITHACA Diggs Building A, 301 D,aites Drive Illocar, New_York 14850 (607) 274-53610 February 3, 1992 92 Shirley Iaffensperger 126 Past Seneca Street Ithaca, NY 14850 Dear Supervisor; Enclosed you will find current information on the use of road salt, road salt alternatives and liability. At the request of the County Board's Public Forks Committee, the Environmental Management Council has prepared this report as a response to county road salt policy. Because of requests and interest on the part of the Environmental Management Council's municipal representatives, we are sending this report to all town and highway supervisors in the county. We hope you find it useful. Sincerely, Ashley miller,Chair Land Use and Planning Committee Eric. i [ , EMC RESPONSE TO COUNTY ROAD SALT POLICY The Environmental Management Council has been asked by the County Board's Public Works Committee to comment on the Roadsalt Policy put forth by the Department of Public Works. A copy of the policy in draft form was given to the EMC's band Use and Transportation Committee. The policy as stated is "To use the least amount of salt possible on roads with snow and ice to provide for safe driving conditions." This is followed by a statement: "Tompkins County Highway Department asserts that bare roads provide the safest means of travel during winter months." Research has been done on the use of alternatives to salt, as well as other methods and priorities. used for winter driving conditions in municipalities across *the country. The EMC's conclusion is that the county's Road Salt Policy needs revision. Are Bare Roads Necessary? The Issue of Safety The need for salted bare roads is open to question and the subject of debate. Bare roads can lead to a false sense of security;- persuading a driver to abandon the caution necessary for winter driving conditions. Salt can also create a "greasy" -road condition which is caused by a combination of salt, low temperatures, and snow/slush. This condition is far more treacherous than dry packed snow at the same temperatures. Bare roads in winter is not the policy everywhere. In Lincoln, Nebraska, bare pavements are provided only on established emergency snow routes, arterial streets and bus routes. They do not attempt to to accomplish bare ' pavement on residential or local streets. Minneapolis, Minnesota has "never tried to reach bare pavement -on residential streets, only on major arterials and connectors?Another city in the midwestern snow belt, Des Moines, Iowa has a snow removal policy which states, "The Public Works Department endeavors to maintain adequate traction for vehicles properly equipped for winter driving conditions. This does not mean that bare, dry pavement should be expected after each snowfall."3 Some areas of Europe have a system in which certain roads are kept bare, forming a "black" network and other less traveled, or safer roads, form a "white" networOThere are municipalities in the United States that also prioritize winter road use and snow removal.For• example, in Denver, Colorado, "C routes" are cleared only in "extreme weather conditions". A C route is anything other than major thoroughfares essential for emergency vehicles, as well as arterials and certain streets grouped around -institutions such as schools and senior citizen homesSAn example of county policy can be found in Hennepin County, Minnesota. On secondary roads (defined as "roads handling fewer than 1,000 vehicles a .day and generally -having little or no curb and few intersections") the primary objective is "intermittent clear pavement in. wheel tracks with sanded hills, curves and intersections"6 Most county maintained roads in Tompkins County, like those of a "white" network or "C routes" are rural, -and have comparatively low' volumes of traffic. Keeping these roads bare in winter is not necessary. The Issue of Liability One of the arguments given for maintaining bare roads in winter in Tompkins County is that to do otherwise would leave the county liable in case of accidents. Upon investigation, this proves not to be the case. The general proposition in effect in New York State is that if a community has an established snow policy to which it adheres it cannot be held liable for accidents. According to Frederick Goldfeder, an attorney in NYDOT's Office of Legal Affairs "a municipality is not an insurer of the safety of the travelers on its highways, but must use reasonable diligence to make the roads safe for travel."Therefore, if the county decided to use salt on its major routes, and simply to plow other roads and sand at intersections, hills, and curves, and adhered to this policy (after public notification) with reasonable diligence, it. would not be liable for accidents. Road Salt Damage Damage to Vehicles The biggest cost of road salt usage, in both the public and private sector, is in corrosion to vehicles. The latest figures available, from an EPA report published in 1976, show the total cost of corrosion from roadsalt use in the United States was $70 billion. Privately owned automobiles accounted for $6-10 billion of this figure, with the cost of damage to the infrastructure given at $160-500 millions Even in 1968, the Society of Automotive Engineers estimated that car owners pay at least $100/year in rust caused by roadsalt.g Granted that since then automotive rustproofing has improved, but salt usage, as well as the cost of vehicle repair, has gone up substantially. There can be no doubt 'that the use of roadsalt is the major contributor to vehicle corrosion. Before 1950, this type of corrosion was non--existant in areas not subject to salt spray. In the mid-1950s, the US Congress mandated the use of. road salts as a safety precaution to de-ice bridges and highways.io Throughout the following years, the usage has increased. In 1965, 4,536,000 tons of roadsalt were used nationally. In 10 years, this figure had more than doubled to 9,492,557 tons 2lBy the mid-1970s, rusting cars and trucks had become a familiar sight in areas of roadsalt use. Damage to the Infrastructure Salt damage to the infrastructure results mainly from accelerating freeze/thaw cycles in pavement surfaces, as well as corrosion of underlying steel supports in bridges, parking garages and concrete highways. (The City of Ithaca has had direct experience with this, having spent $1.85 million •to repair salt related damage to the Seneca Street parking garage. Upcoming repairs of the same type to the Green Street-parking ramp, are estimated at $1 million.) Damage to asphalt road surfaces can be traced to road salt. A road salt solution penetrates cracks in the asphalt,' eventually re-crystallizing as a hydrated salt with a larger volume than the original solution. This exerts . 2 pressure in the minute cracks and fissures present in asphalt, enlarging them and fragmenting the surface. Damage to the Environment Each year, throughout the Northeast and Midwest, salt damage to roadside trees and _shrubs costs-taxpayers and homeowners in numerous ways. There is the dollar cost in public and private monies, the loss of summer shade and year round beauty, and the loss of bird habitat. Roadside trees also act as mufflers of traffic noise, interceptors of road dust, and are capable of absorbing pollutants from the air. Damage to vegetation from 'road salt is caused by damage is to the soil structure itself. An overload of concentrated roadsalt solution causes important plant nutrients to be leached from the soil. This,.in turn, causes vegetative decline below soil level and an accompanying decline in soil microbial activity, eventually leading to soil compaction. This 'compaction results in greatly decreased fertility and can lead to erosion. Vegetation is also damaged by contact with road salt spray. This is most obvious in the browning of evergreens and results from the effects of road salts two components. Sodium dehydrates plant tissue and chlorine actually destroys plant tissue. On interstate highways, elevated salt levels have been picked up 200-400 feet from the road. This results from not only a road salt solution- being ' sprayed by vehicle tires, but also the abrasion of the salt- crystals into particles so fine that they become airborne. It is true that the county does not maintain any roads on the scale of interstate highways, but it should be noted that this study points to the fact that the area affected by roadsalt is greater than previously thought. There is a wealth of scientific information documenting road salt damage to vegetation. Two of the most pertinent articles are listed under Notes at the end of this report. Another environmental problem -caused by salt is contamination of groundwater and surface run off. An example of this can be found. in the neighboring state of Massachusetts. Massachusetts has spent $2.25 million since 1982 to replace private wells. In NY State, it would appear that salt is accumulating in the environment. Increases of 72% sodium and 145% chloride transported by the Mohawk River have been recordedr2Closer to this area, Monroe County was forced to cut back drastically on roadsalt after salt contamination of Irondequoit Bay was traced to its use. i According to Ray Oglesby, Professor of Natural Resources at Cornell University, an elevated level of salt in Cayuga Lake cannot be traced to the use of road salt. 3 -Jurp Acetate CMA asan qid Salt The search for alternatives to roadsalt has put forth Calcium Magnesium Acetate (CMA) as the larding contender. The desirable features of CMA are that its, environmental and corrosive impacts are far less than those of Sodium Chloride. It is just as effective as, and in some cases, superiOr tca odium Chloride. CMA and salt work differently. While both lower the freezing point of water, salt takes in heat to melt ice and, snow,whereas CMA additionally gives off heat in the reaction. Salt works best at 25 degrees F. or warmer, (losing its effectiveness rapidly below 20 degrees F.). CMA works best at 15 degrees F. or warmer and has been used effectively at 11 degrees24CMA is less dense than salt, but spread at the same rate per weight gives better coverage since there are more pellets per surface area. Because it is less soluble and doesn't run off roads as quickly, CMA remains on the road surface longer, preventing black ice, frosting, and freezing. Presently, CMA costs $400-800/ton; sodium chloride costs $30/ton.Despite the cost, Illinois has passer) legislation banning the use of roadsalt when CMA is available.) Agencies employing CMA in snow removal have discovered that less CMA is needed than salt,�5thus bringing its cost down. Snow crews in Massachusetts were able to use 30-40% less CMA than salt to maintain comparable levels of service and the Oklah?ma DOT used half as Much CMA as salt on the 1-235 Expressway with successP The City of Ithaca (paying $400/ton) has beer) using CMA on The Commons and in its parking garages due to its less corrosive properties. The price of CMA is high due to the acetate component, which, is manufactured using natural gas. Currently there is only one manufacturer, Chevron Chemical Company. NY State has set -up a research program to find cheaper ways of making CMA frorn scrap wood and agricultural byproducts such as apple pomice and cheese whey.17 The price of CMA should be compared to the real costs of roadsalt. According to one study, the inclusive social costs of roadsalt in NY State (vehicle corrosion and higher state and federal taxes to repair infrastructure excluding local infrastructure and environmental impact) is at least $830/ton. 12 Lawrence R. Hudson, of the NYS Energy Research and Development Authority, in 1988 puts forth a much higher price tag. "The real cost for road salt is nearer $2,000/ton." This figure includes the cost of rusted vehicles, corrosion of concrete, reinforcing steel and cables, damaged vegetation and polluted drinking water. 0 At this time, no formal studies on the environmental effects of CMA were available. Conclusion and Recommendations The EMC suggest that the county reveiw its bare roads in winter policy as it may not be the most prudent policy for Tompkins County. 4 The EMC further recommends that the county devise a prioritization and classification system for roads based on traffic volume -and emergency access for the purpose of analysing and decreasing salt usage. In addition, due to the high cost of road salt in damage to vehicles, infrastructure and the environment, the county should further its minimum ' salt policy by incorporating maximum plow use with sand and cinders and using salt or a salt substitute only on high traffic roads, hills and intersections. To accomplish this, the EMC recommends setting reduced road salt usage goals and using salt substitutes. This would require public education and notification incorporating such signs as are found in Massachusetts: I90 has signs stating "Caution Low Salt Area" and 1495 "Caution Salt Substitute Area". NOTES 1. Derby, Darrell "Concepts for Snow and Ice Removal (Lincoln, Nebraska)" Public Works July 1986 p.48. 2. Fisher, Karen' J. "Creative Solutions to Snow Control" American City & County v. 103 April 1988 p.61. 3. Fisher, Ibid. pp. 57-58. 4. OECD (Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development) Road Transport Research: Curtrailine Usage of De-_i_cinx Ae'ents in Winter Maintenance 1989 p.21, 67. 5. Mrozek, John S. "Denver's Snow Control Plan Blends Judgement and Technology" Public Works v. ll6 August 1985 p.78. 6. Feltl, David and Schvetzler Richard "Snow Removal: Defining Results" Public Works v. 22 November 1983 7. Goldfeder, Frederick, September 4, 1991 letter to Mary Smith, Tompkins County Planning Department. Mr. Goldfeder also encloses -the case of Gasper & Esther_ _Ba_rcia v. State explaining the general proposition of municipal liability -in NY. 8. Baboian, Robert E. Automotive Corrosion by De-icintz Salts National Association of Engineers, Houston Texas 1981, pp. 55 and 321 cites EPA Report No. 600/2-76-105, May 1976. 9. Environmental Im act of Highway Deicing EPA- Water -Quality Research, Edison Water Quality Laboratory Storm and Combined Sewer •Overflows Section, R & D, Edison, NJ June 1971, p. 77. 10. Tighe, Michael R. "Corrosion Protection Leads Charge in Corrosion Battle" Public Works July 1990 p. 56. 11. Baboian, op. cit. p. 25. 12. Charnow, Jody Allen, "Where Has All the Salt Gone?" Conservationist v. 37 March-April '83. 13. Tong, Peter "Hold the Highway Salt" .Christian Science Monitor 9/27/8.8 p. 17. 14. "Oklahoma DOT Uses CMA in Freezing Rain" Public Works July 1991 p. 56. 5 r i ' 15. Harrach, Nadine and Wyatt, Jeff "Fine `Tuning CMA for Corrosion Control" Public Works July 1990 p.41. 16. op. cit., Public Works July 1991 p. 56. 17. Lechner, Sheryl "A Low-Salt Diet For Roads" Harrowsmith Jan./Feb. 1990 P. 110. 18. Harrach & Wyatt, op. cit. 19. Tong, Peter op. cif. For details and a list of studies on salt damage to vegetation see; Holmes, F.W. and Baker, J.H.,1966, "Salt Injury to Trees; Sodium and Chloride Injury to Sugar Maples in Massachusetts" Phytopathology56 pp. 633--636. Loomis, G.P., Hofstra, G. and Hall, R., 1973 "Sensitivity of Roadside Trees and shrubs to Aerial Drift of De-Icing Salt" HortScience 8, pp. 475-77. 6 Glenside IfO7 Neighborhood rn-: Association r � U Jan 7 1992 Ms. Shirley Raffensperger W i`FH Supervisor, Town of Ithaca 126 E. Seneca St. Ithaca, NY 14550 RE: 45 MPH Speed Limits in "Town of Ithaca F I N Al L Dear Ms. Raffensperger: As this year' s president of the Glenside Neighborhood Association, I am trying to follow up on some old business.. Sometime ago you met with our group at ConnieCooke 's home and. part of the discussion was about speed limits in the Town of Ithaca. The speed limit in our area of 1A-Five Mile Thr had just been changed to 30 mph from just before Coy Glen Rd to the City Dine. "There was concern over the need, for motorists to change from 55 mph to 30 mph as they came into our residential area. Your response, at that time, was that the 'Town was working on changing all speed limits within the 'Town to 45 mph or less. This issue has come up again because of some of our members have noticed empty school buses speeding in the 30 mph zone, particularly early in the morning as they come from the bus garage. The school bus issue is being addressed with the Ithaca School District. However, we are interested in seeing the speed limit changed from 55 mph to, at least, 45 mph from Rt 13 to the current 30 mph zone. Please let me know the status of your work on speed limits with the town and what our group needs to do to expedite the change on Rt 13A. I look forward to your reply. Sincerely yours, Lon . Danielneshansley President, Glenside Neighbor od Association (GTPA) (277-0383 &T, 255-3052 0) c: Tis. Pat Amato, NA Board Member & Liaison to "Town of Ithaca Mr. Dan Tull, GGA-Secretary 494 Five Mile Drive, Ithaca, New York 14850 (617) 271-5874 SYMa"A"MY'Al 't II R.,. ., OF ITHACA 0 2 f+ t 7ow4ri ,„a p„.dd.p, aca 12(',d .. ,w�id ��,If�:,"ml�. t nar^m ,µ Nn 145610 ..Cm vaiting ccoxenung the new parking along sign oil tlh9,'� north of Avenue tsar theentranW tO the East Hill signs now anchdwat Mat panIng is w'n naUed for M hours for a short o"`tr-b"" e 0a.11°c" The, rt'rri"ct')Iem h"' 1.1irat pun.rkx,""d x',,,ars now fret ju n t1y 1clock the enitraiice to the a e tora g This �'J�J�r"b.k .# itto ����:�.�'�.��°w� ��.�'� d� �"u I M���6.��:ne '��'"�`rc n"I ��rv��� �"°°���� to u,: k, e Ave. I commute W Cornell daily, on his n,outx rxi I iav � hae,-1 U-) change my onto more dn �T us roads bets._ro of this I v.U.w"IP O' icl Me to resume ray old Iouitif r lonilci d.Hnft a 'v,7,a,7 h,:71 tee'j,:' cars fn 6,1n,' Wo .k14g the path entrance. er, a " a rrdxrUl nddp"U itn1'ort�ral sign 'try I taUry��eNMns I do W r 1eniter at µhn4n',. fril. 6 wwd.;;6NN ntl d.,d� nu,�u;t1,pII fIlr,w.r.. sorne re.x sori, thiS W3. , a problern befoz, It coull NSUot thee new Mgns ba6 » ll a , d, more parkers hope that a eilptry0. can be reached . on, Thank-you :r your of q Sincere!y, Yarrow Nelson cc: Forks EeparUnent k s. N r 419T Lev Naayvelt, ;Ed 205 Winston Dr. TOWN F ITHAC Ithaca, Now York 14850 6(.")7-255-3933 60-1-257-4115 (h Febraraary 2t`l, 1992 Shirley 13,arffe°nsp ergerr Town Sripervisaar, Town of Itliaaa:.aa, 1`6 E. Scyrieca, St;. Ithaca,caa, I`v Y 14850 Dear awls. I3aaffeusPer er I and writing this letter to lareatest the towing of a, car from the front of rra.y house between 111ia.Ini ht and S ami. on F'r"ielaa,y, Fellartiaary :14 by the, Teawwrrr (if Ithaca Highway Department.rrt. .l have spokeii to Scott 1`wMc�C onnell at the Ilighw y I9eparrtinent and was told that; I nrnst write to you, within 1.0 c:Iatys to start aa, ra..viewwv of the incielc iii In our phorrc conversation on February 1.5, ya_ara told rrae.n that you would look into this ina.tter.. Since I have not, h(wsI.rd from you, I l.uc�reby formally request as hearing to protect rely right to the: review lrl.ocess. I believe (haat tlris towing Incident was rin.,talstified. First of all, the car was parkold. on aa, rather minor thoroughfare with no) raacare than a foot of the car can the pavement. The snowplow had plenty of room to go around the carr and still clear two) lanes of traffic. e°cea;raellly, the c it wvas in front of ar residential house, It would have been as C asy to talacane the house and to ask for the car tea be moved as it was to call the teaww, tr'arc'I, Fina-ally, Qalthough the car has lacyn taaarkexcl in tltv,, saaine location can several occasions, there has never bee.Mrr as ticket or Qa wwraar.°llirlt; issued el ley the: Highway I:Ie paartraaent. While ttmin.g i s sC)nr4:'tlrrres ju,stlfµ(;d, a,ui l even n n e e s,sa.ry, in this case it, was neither. Thank your for your he_,lta in this matter. Sincerely, Lev l a,yve°l.t «' R, 202 a' 1"3 II' February 21 , 1992 TOWN OF ITHACA.1 Dear hlrley, Please find enclosed ,two resolutions which were unanimously approved t the February, 10th meeting of the Forest Home Improvement Association. The first resolution reiterates and formalizes our position relative to the proposed replacement of the downstream m bridge, which as you know, we strongly oppose, It Is our hope that you will be able to look at alfl the Issues Involved, and support the repair or the existing hi toric structure. The second resolution has to de With the possible rebuilding of Judd Falls Road which ,was as tent tively planned for this summer, When you told US Of this project on January 9th, you sugglested that we tally to Dian Walker, amend Scott McConnell to gather specific det lIs. Having done so,we shared this Information at the February 10th meeting of the Forest Hoime Improvement Association, The response was overwhelming,ing, that this project would be detrimental to the community of Forest Home, I know you are looking into this proposal and want you to know of our, strong, opposition before too muach staff time is invested In the planning of this project, Please let me know if there is any additional help or information which I can provide. Sincerely, Karen Bac President, FHI r a�,� `� �� ,��,`' � ��� .F, FA resolution relative to the proposed replacement of the downstream bridoe in Forme. The f o I I ow%n resolution was unani mously approved at a meet I ng of the Forest Home Improvement Association held on February 10, 1992. Whereas the residents t' Forest Home are committed to the preservation of the historic character and physical Integrity of their community, and Whereas the two single-lane bridges are central to said character and Integrity, and Whereas the residents of Forest Home, are opposed to the destruction or replacement of either of the historic single-lane bridges within their community, and Whereas the county has neglected to adequately maintain the downstream bridge during the last several years. Now be It therefore resolved that the Forest Home Improvement Association strong,ly opposes any plans for building a two-lane bridge, and requests the, Town and County to take whatever steps necessary In order to, preserve and restore the existing one-lane downstream bridge In Forest Home. FHIA resolution relative to the proposed rebuilding of Judd Fulls Road in Forest Home_ The following resolution was unanimously approved at a meeting of the Forest Home Improvement Association held on February 10, 1992. Whereas the residents of Forest Home are committed to the preservation of the historic character and physical integrity of their community, and Whereas said character and integrity are in large part defined by the winding roads of modest width which respect the natural lay of the land, and Whereas Judd Falls Road is already very close to houses on both sides, and Whereas Judd Falls Road already carries too much traffic for a residential community, and Whereas traffic on Judd Falls Road already travels too quickly, and Whereas there are more pressing roadway projects elsewhere in the Town, including the need for an appropriate alternate route around Forest Home, Now be it therefore resolved that the Forest Home Improvement Association opposes any construction work on Judd Falls Road within Forest Home other than simple resurfacing and minor drainage repair and maintenance, and opposes any change in grade or widening of the roadway. ti � ;� a OF IT TOWN OF ITHACA 126 EAST SENECA STREET, ITHACA, N.Y. 14850 TOWN CLERK 273-1721 HIGHWAY 273--1656 PARKS 273-8035 ENGINEERING 273-1736 PLANNING 273-1736 ZONING 273-1747 March 4, 1992 Lev Nayvelt 205 Winston Drive Ithaca, New York 14850 Dear Mr. Nayvelt: Scott McConnell, Town of Ithaca Highway Superintendent, has informed me of the circumstances concerning the towing of a car in front of your residence on February 14, 1992. In checking the records of the Highway Department, it is clear that a determination was made by the highway crew at the scene that the towing was necessary in that the car hindered snow removal. In your letter to me, you acknowledged that the car was parked in part on the paved portion of the road. Even if the plow could have veered around the vehicle safely, which. is not clear, and plowed two complete lanes, the personnel on the scene believed that the area surrounding the car subsequently would have constituted a hazard after the car was moved. It is the policy of the Town of Ithaca, although not a •requirement of that section of the Ordinance, to attempt to warn the owners of vehicles that habitually park in areas where those vehicles may prove to be an obstruction to snow removal, etc. The Highway Department carries notices for that purpose. However, considering the circumstances of this particular incident, it appears that Highway Department personnel made a reasonable judgement in concluding that safety. required the towing of the vehicle in front of your house and that the action was authorized by Section 8 of the Town of Ithaca Ordinance Regulating Traffic..and Parking in the Town of Ithaca, which I am enclosing for your information. If you wish to proceed with the hearing process, please contact Attorney to the Town, ,john C. Barney (tel: 273-6841) , whom I have designated to conduct the hearing. He is prepared to proceed with the hearing the week of March 9-13. ' Very ��y l�o s,Ir Shirley A. .Raffensperger Town Supervisor SAR:bfp copy: Scott McConnell enclosure Section 8. Authority to Impound Vehicles. (a) Any vehicle parked or abandoned on any highway within the Town of Ithaca that hinders or impairs the ability of the personnel of the Town of Ithaca,or any other governmental agency, to respond to a snowstorm, flood, fire or other occurrence to which a prompt response is necessary or desirable, may be removed by the Town of Ithaca. (b) Any vehicle found unattended on any highway within the Town of Ithaca which constitutes an obstruction to traffic may be removed by the Town of Ithaca.. (c) Any vehicle parked or abandoned on any highway -within the Town of Ithaca where stopping, standing or parking is prohibited, may be removed by the Town of Ithaca. Section 9. Storage and Charges. The Town of Ithaca may store any vehicle removed pursuant to Section 9 in a suitable place at the expense of the owner, The owner,or person in charge of the vehicle, may redeem the same upon payment to the Town of Ithaca of the amount of all expenses actually and necessarily incurred in effecting such removal. Section 10. Notice of Removal. The Town of Ithaca shall report promptly the removal and disposition of any vehicle pursuant to Sections 8 and 9 to the County Sheriff. The Town shall also ascertain, to the extent possible, the owner of the vehicle or person having the vehicle in charge and-make reasonable efforts by mail to notify that person of the removal and disposition of the vehicle and of the amount required to redeem the vehicle. Section 11. Review. The owner, or the person in charge, of a vehicle that has been removed pursuant to Section 8 may request a hearing to challenge the assessment of any expense imposed pursuant to Section 9. The request for a hearing shall be in writing and shall be filed with the Town Clerk within*fifteen (15) days of receiving notice of the removal of the vehicle. The hearing shall be held within'ten (10) days after the request has been filed. The hearing shall be conducted by the Town Supervisor or any other impartial person designated by the Town Supervisor. The scope of the hearing shall be solely to determine 'whether the removal of the vehicle was .authorized by Section S. The sole effect of a determination that the removal of the vehicle was not authorized by Section 8, shall be that the owner or pet on in charge of the vehicle shall not be responsible for the expenses of towing and storage. Nothing in this ordinance is intended to affect the liability of the Town of Ithaca for any damage done to any vehicle during towing or storage, Section 8. Authority to Impound Vehicles. (a) Any vehicle parked or abandoned on any highway within the Town of Ithaca that hinders or impairs the ability of the personnel of the Town of Ithaca,or any other governmental agency,to respond to a snowstorm, flood,fire or other occurrence to which a prompt response is necessary or desirable, may be removed by the Town of Ithaca. (b) Any vehicle found unattended on any highway within the Town of Ithaca which constitutes an obstruction to traffic may be removed by the Town of Ithaca. (c) Any vehicle parked or abandoned on any highway -within the Town of _ Ithaca where stopping, standing or parking is prohibited, may be removed by the Town of Ithaca. Section 9. Storacfe and Charges. The Town of Ithaca may store any vehicle removed pursuant to Section 9 in a suitable place at the expense of the owner. The owner,or person in charge of the vehicle, may redeem the same upon payment to the Town of Ithaca of the amount of all expenses actually and necessarily incurred in effecting such removal. Section 10. ' Notice of Removal. The Town of Ithaca shall report promptly the removal and disposition of any vehicle pursuant to Sections 8 and 9 to the County Sheriff. The Town shall also ascertain, to the extent possible, the owner of the vehicle or person having the vehicle in charge and-make reasonable efforts by mail to notify that person of the removal and disposition of the vehicle and of the amount required to redeem the vehicle. Section 11. Review. The owner, or the person in charge, of a vehicle that has been removed pursuant to Section 8 may request a hearing to challenge the assessment of any expense imposed pursuant to Section 9. The request for a hearing shall be in writing and shall be filed with the Town Clerk within fifteen (15) days of receiving notice of the removal of the vehicle. The hearing shall be held within'ten (10) days after the request has been filed. The hearing shall be conducted by the Town Supervisor or any other impartial person designated by the Town Supervisor. The scope of the hearing shall be solely to determine :whether the removal of the vehicle was authorized, by Section 8.'• The sole effect of a determination that the removal of the vehicle was not authorized by Section 8, shall be that the owner or pe ,san in charge of the vehicle shall not be responsible for the expenses of towing 'and'storage. Nothing in this ordinance is intended to affect the liability of the Town of'Ithaca for any damage done to any vehicle during towing or storage. 4 015 Winston Drive , `ins ton thaca, New York 14850 Dear Plr Nayvelt, xott ["IcConnell, Town of Ithaca Highway Super,intendent, has informed rile of the circumstances (.';oncer Ming the towing of a car in front of your residence on February, 14, '1992, 1n checking the records of the Highway Department, it is clear that a determ ination was mad(-,,,by the highway crew at the scene that the towing was necerssary in that the car hindered snow removal, In your, letter to me,you acknowledged that the car was parked)fn part ori the payed portion of the road Ewen if the plow could have veered around the vehicle safely, which is not clear, and plJowed two complete lames, the personnel on the scene believed that the area surrounding the:car subsequently would have constituted a hazard after the car was moved,, Wt is the policy of the Town of Ithaca, although not a requirement of that,SeCtiol') 0fr the Or d i nance, to attempt to warn the owners of veh'icleS that haWtual ly park in areas where those,Yeh icies may pi r ose e to be an obstruction to,snow r,ern avia I, etc . The H j ghway hepar t m en t carr r rz not i ce.,,s for' that Purpose' However , consider Inert the CWCUMstances, of Vils parftular jncont, it appears that Hjg�'*dy Department, personnel ip&Jp,,a reasonable)udwment rn concluding that safety required the towing of the vehicle in front of your house and that the action was authorized by Section 8 of the Towrr of ithaca Ordinance Regulating i'raffic and Parking in the Town of I Uiaca,,which I am on6osingi for, your information, if you wrsn to proceWwO the hear',ftig process, please contact Attorney to the Town,John C, Barney (tel. 42'73-684 1 ), whom I have designated toiconduct tide hearing, He is preparedto proceed w itri the,hear mg the,week of Marcri .)- 1 21", Very T r,uly yours, ("OPY, A"In Barney, Esq, ,,cott McConnell FES 2..Q19T Lev Nayvelt ` ; . 205 Winston Dr. TOS/ N OFITHACA Ithaca, New York 14850 607-255-3933 607-257-4115 (h) February 20, 1992 Shirley Raffensperger Town. Supervisor, Town of Ithaca 126 E. Seneca St. Ithaca NY 14850 Dear Ms. Raffensperger I am writing this letter to protest the towing of a car from the front of my house between midnight and 8 a.m. on Friday, February 14 by the Town of Ithaca Highway Department. I have spoken to Scott McConnell at the Highway Department and was told that I must write to you within 10 days to start a review of the incident. In our phone conversation on February 18, you told me that you would look into this matter. Since I have not heard from you, I hereby formally request a hearing to protect my right to the review process. I believe that this .towing incident was unjustified. First of all, the car was parked on a rather minor thoroughfare with no more than a foot of the car on the pavement. The snowplow had plenty of room to go around the car and still clear two lanes of traffic." Secondly, the car was in front of a residential house. It would have been as easy to phone the house and to ask for the car to be moved as it was to call the tow truck. Finally, although the car has been parked in the same location on several occasions, there has never been a ticket or a warning issued by the Highway Department. While towing is sometimes justified and even necessary, in this case it was neither. Thank you for your help in this matter. Sincerely, ��f Lev Nayvelt M, ASA GEORGE, PE., L.S. 147 LEXINGTON DRIVE PHONE ITHA A NE,W YORK 14855 TOWN OF IT, CX7) 57-5218 , ► 7, dp ► - .. r` / er 4 4,v .r-:. r7 0 r a be, a /-72* e. ► arc S r��^p CWP•"" " �S air r � ,�'"^�� "�` 7'�",rr„ pl,-4 e-o-7 A7 0 1 µ r yGV�I'DAT TOWN FIT CA . � .. April f, 1992 Mrs. Shirley Maffensperger Town of Ithaca supervisor Town. of Ithaca 126 E. Seneca street Ithaca, NY 14850 Dear Mrs. Maffensperge;r» On February 20th, Tompkins county Engineer James Kazda made an. informational presentation to members of the Tompkins coalition For Bicycle Transportation (TCT) , regarding the county's proposals for highway improvements to the Judd Palls gid.-Pine Tree Pd. area in the Town of 'Ithaca. Among the proposed improvements, we were pleased to see a separate, ten foot wide paved multi-use path beside Pine '.free from Snyder Hill Rd. to Ellis Hollow Pd., The TCBT is an informal organization whose members represent many of the governmental agencies, institutions, community organizations, and other county groups with interests in promoting bicycle use, we are very interested in this project because of the many "bicycle--friendly" features included, which will certainly benefit all users of the roads involved. we are writing you because we understand that the path beside Pine Tree will be built as part of the project only if the Town of Ithaca agrees to pay for :its construction, which Mr. Kazda estimated at between $20, and $40,000, and to maintain it afterward. e can understand that such costs might seem unacceptable at the present time. current fiscal conditions notwithstanding, we urge the Town to give serious thought to committing to this project. There are three reasons for this request: 1. The facility would clearly benefit cyclists living in the vicinity, and others using the route. It is probable that a sizable portion of area residents are of an age and disposition to depend on bicycle transportation to and from cornel,l and local commercial destinations, to the greatest degree that weather and cycling conditions allow. Provision of such facilities would encourage bicycle use by current residents, providing a safe alternative to traveling on the road, and; would also encourage additional prospective residents to choose to locate in the area. Mrs. Shirley Raffensperger Page 2 April 6, 1992 24 Contract construction of the facility in conjunction with the road project would offer lana-term savings over later construction, and alternatively would free down forces, which could be assigned to do the construction, for ether needed projects. 3. Facilitation of bicycle use will reduce the use of private vehicles and public transit, increasing the total capacity of the Towns roads and reducing transportation costs for individuals and the community, in the long run. Please communicate this request to Keown officials and staff involved in evaluating the matter. we would be pleased to discuss this project, and other issues bearing on the use of bicycles for commuting and recreation, if you would call on us. You may contact me at 387 -7041 week: mays for this purpose. Thank you for your consideration. y truly yours, S A. Foe orde, Chair T mpkins C " lition For Bicycle Transportation l me o-JM 3-- affensp,°CCB Oar O]F7 TOWN ACA 126 EAST SENECA STREET, ITHACA, N.Y. 1405011"( V .......... ...... ......... ..........- TOWN CLERK 275175 HIGHWAY 273-1656 PARKS 274105 ENWNEERING 273--1747 PLANNING 273--1747 ZONING 273-1747 April 21, 1992 Asa George 147 Lexington Drive Ithaca, NY 14850 Dear Mr. George, I regret that you felt that the publicity for the Tompkins County Spring Cleanup Days in the Town of Ithaca was insufficient. The placement of the Town advertisement in the Ithaca Journal's legal section was an error on the Journal's part. When the ad first appeared in the legals, our Town Clerk contacted the Journal about the error and they stated that they could not then make as change. The Town has declined to pay for that "service". When the ad placement error became evident, I arranged for a news article in the Journal and for the local radio stations to carry notices of our pickup days. Local television Channel 7 also carried the information, All of this publicity was quite complete, as to deletes, areas, permissible items, etc. , and, in the case of the radio stations and Channel 7, was repeated. In addition, the Town scheduled two additional pickup days throughout the Town on March 27 and 28. That additional "last chance" pickup was advertised in box ads in the Ithaca Journal and actually continue until April 3. It is not possible to extend the pickup as Tompkins County allowed only two weeks for the project, that time related to the landfill closure schedule. I have contacted the Ithaca Postmaster and addressed your inquiry concerning as postal substation in the Northeast. He explained that the facility at Carl's Drugstore was a contract operation, as opposed to a Postal Substation. The Post Office did put out for bids for a similar facility in the Northeast but, primarily because of accessibility requirements, did not get a satisfactory proposal. In the meantime, authorization to proceed with the new Post Office on Warren Road was received. That facility now is scheduled to open November, 1992 so the Post Office has decided not to rebid a contract operation as they consider the location on Warren Road will serve the Northeast adequately in an acceptable timeframe. I hope this information is helpful to you; please contact me if I can be of further assistance. Yo rs truly,ruly, whx e� Von") 71 Shirley A. Raffensperger Supervisor SAR:j Ih It c APR 2 ' 1992 AWN OF ITHACA STATE OF NEW YORK DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 333 EAST WASHINGTON STREET SYRACUSE, N.Y. 13202 HARRY CARLSON FRANKLIN E. WRITE REGIONAL DIRECTOR COMMISSIONER April 18 , 1992 Ms . Shirley Raffensperger , Supervisor Town of Ithaca. 126 Past Seneca Street Ithaca, New York 14850 Dear Ms . Raffensperger » RE: ROUT" 13 (CR 134 TO ROUT :327 ) TOWNS OF NEWFIELD, AND ITHA A TOMPKINS COUNTY PIN 3057 . 21 . ,121 This Department is in the process of preparing plans to improve the subject highway within the limits shown on the attached drawing . In order to incorporate your aerial andunderground facilities in our design considerations , it is imperative that we have access to the best information available . Please provide the following as checked Copies of any "As Built" drawings , plan and profile, would be appreciated and will be returned if so requested. Please send the information to this office , Attention : utility :engineer or call Rd Loftus at ( 315 ) 428-4.355 'fiery truly yours , HARRY CAR.L ON, P . E . Regional Director of Transportation Hy „ Richard Lucas , P. R. Regional Resign Engineer Attachments AN EQUAL UPP RT.U'N1TY1AFf1RA4ATJVP ACTION P PLOYL,R �6AY Coy GrI nl Associates )w 144 Coy (Iden Road Ithaca, NY 14853 (607) 273-2630 May 7, 1992 Shirley Raffensper er Supervisor Town of Ithaca 126 East Seneca Street Ithaca, NY 14850 Dear Shirley: Enclosed is the tax bill we recently received for H ack:berry Lane, a road we had built to town specifications as part of a five lot subdivision we developed off Coy Glen Road. The road was completed and signed off by the town engineer in the spring of 199'0, and since that time our lawyer Jim Salk has been attempting to complete the property transfer to the Town of Ithaca. The delays have been intenninable. The town's lawyer,has always had an excuse (including a lengthy delay to rehash an issue which the Town Board discussed and resolved during our subdivision, approval almost three years ago). For the last several. months the final approval seemed imminent yet still has not occurred. The time and energy expended by our lawyer and ourselves in this process is quite simply outrageous. Throughout it allwe've been patient, trying to work through the bureaucratic process. Getting this tax bill is the last straw. Two years is way too long fear something this simple to be stuck in legal limbo. I would certainly appreciate any efforts you can make to expedite this particular case.. But more importantly, I encourage you to take a critical look at the overall trends. This experience indicates to mea real failure by the town to provide decent, timely service. My experiences on the SJS observing the glacial pace of sewer use ordinance revisions suggest that this is no exception but rather the rule. The citizens of the Town of Ithaca deserve better, Sincerely, Toni Richard Encl. CC.* J. Salk J. Whitcomb Vol 1 EEO � 19T f lUxAS 14850 May+✓,„'. 1992 Tova of1 6 r,., WKS . . TW d , 1V °1{i 'tif7r tun yro�pono.tl V myW<< O” a eb r df 1991 njud q .r'Al l at Q I 0l,. Mph! 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These alternates are the addition of traffic signal and turn lane, changing concrete curb to granite curb and the supply and installation of traffic signs respectively. Bid Alternate #2 was the addition of sidewalks. As you can see from the bid summary, J.G. Turner is also the low bidder for this alternate at $46,950.00. J.G. Turner has agreed to hold the price for Alternate #2 until such time as it would require them to change their method of operation in proceeding with the rest of the project. The schedule for this decision is approximately six weeks long. If the Town is willing to commit to the installation of the sidewalks for the amount listed, please advise me as soon as possible. Tompkins County may be willing to front the money for the installation of the sidewalks provided a Town resolution is received committing the Town to reimbursing the County for all expenses. Sincerely, ZsT. az P.E. 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Raf`m f nsperger: RE: ROUTE 13 PAVEMENT REHABILITATION CITY OF TTHACA LINE TO ROUTE 366 TOMPKINS COUNTY, PIN 3057 . 33 . 121 The New York State Department cmf° Transportation t developing design studies to rehabilitate Route 13 from approximately the ity of Ithaca northern boan ar to the Route 366 overlap . "his . .r. mile long r~o cWt extends from the City of Ithaca,cN thrum u h the Villages of Cayuga Heights and Lansing, and ends in the Town of Dryden . The method of pavement rehabilitation is expected to consist of rrbbli f.rrm existing deteriorated concrete ave m nt followed by a six inch asphalt pavement overlay . Spot safety improvements at identified locations along the project are being considered but capacity fmp - v 'm nt°: °e beyond the scope of this pavement rehabilitation project . It: is anticipated that construction will. June 25 , 1992 Page 2 Please contact Edward Wilday at (315) 428-4981 if you require additional information . We are available to answer your, and your constituents ' , questions and concerns on this fairly routine pavement rehabilitation project . Very truly yours , HARRY CARLSON, P. E. Regional Director of `transportation By j_ Richard Lucas, P . E. Regional -,D-esign Engi.neer� i 1. et @FMS Pti ggg Bd r, w ov '• OF STATE OF NEW YORK DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATIONW ti A m 333 EAST WASHINGTON SHIh"�JC TON STREET' SYRACUSE, N.Y. 13202 HARRY CARLSON y j 0l +I I L p E. WHITE REGIONAL DIRECTOR � Co'M� � IONER� August 26, 19912 . � Ms . Shirley Raffensperger , Supervisor Town of Ithaca 126 Bast Seneca Street Ithaca New York 14550 Dear Ms , Raffensperger: RR': D25:3721 ROUTE 13 BRIDGE OVER ROUTE 34 TOWN OF ITHA A, T 1MB INS COUNTY FIN 3 157 . 26 . 01 This Department presently is rebuilding a portion of our infra-structure in the Town of Ithaca within the limits shown on the enclosed maps . In the process it has become evident that the existing street lighting must either be upgraded or removed. Since the Town of Ithaca originally requested and agreed to energize and maintain this lighting system, we wish to solicit your opinions regarding this matter. If the lighting system is reconstructed, we must first obtain a new street lighting agreement from the Town. The execution of this agreement would obligate the Town to provide energy and maintenance for a period of ten years. This agreement could be renewed or if the "Town no longer desiredtocontinue the agreement , the lighting system would be removed by the State and all removal costs would be charged to the Town. however, because of the present situation, if the Town of Ithaca sloes not desire to continue maintaining and energizing the existing system within the contract limits , we will remove the lights with all appurtenant components without any cost to the Town.. If the Town wishes to discontinue the street lighting at this location, please submit a copy of a Town Board resolution to this office as soon as possible . All work on this contract must be completed before November 20 , 1992 , AN EQUAL, 0PP0RT N1rY/ F1PA4A lVE ACTION EMPLOYER Ms . Shirley Raffensperger August 26, 1992 Page 2 Please call Mr. Ed Gdula (315/428-4355) or Mr. Ed. Wilday (315/428-4981) of this office if you should need any further information or assistance. -Very truly yours , HARRY CARLSON, P. E. Regional Director of Transportation By r Richard Lucas, P . Regional Design Engineer Enclosures I I . i 6 et/ 21Ithaca 2 Texas , NY 14850 , April 14, 1993 Me . Shirley Ra.ffensper ,er, Supervisor Town of Ithaca 126 E . Seneca Street Ithaca, NY 14850: Dear Ms . Raffe . ; ° r» During the past few months the pavement on the part of Texas Dane that fronts our property has deteriorated at an accelerating rate. As one result , the snow plows have begun tranaferri.n "the rubble that was once pavement into our lawn. The other, and presumably more serious, result is visible penetration of water through the innumerable large cracks and into the aubrade. Today I attempted to remove the rubble from our lawn, but at this writing it can ;still be seen on the neighboring property of Patricia, Driscoll. In that area a widening strip of mud now lies between the remnant pavement and the grass. We hope that the Town and the "villae of Cayuga heights ( in which most of our property li.es� will act quickly to place a durable coating over the subgrade of 'Texas lane, so as to ,protect the investments of the past. It is clear to us that the tar-spray-plus--gravel topcoat treatment of recent years did not :suffice.. Sincerely, Madison Wright cc : Ronald Anderson, "Village of Cayuga Height: m BARNEY, GROSSMAN, ROTH' & R. ATTORNEYS A"r LAW 315 NORTH TIOGA STREET 13 Or BOX 6556 JOHN C, BARNEY fTHACA. NEW YORK 14851®6556 PETER G GROSSMAN TELFCOPIER Nti-sqoN E ROTH (607) 2 73-6841 (6C)7) 272,SE306 DAvio A Duscw NOF FOR SERVCF ()F PAPERS1 HuG4 C KENT RANDA(,L_ 8 MARCUS MAwe K FLECK October 9, 1992 �-J Honorable Shirley Raffensperger Supervisor Town of Ithaca 126 East Seneca Street Ithaca, New York 14850 Re: Enforcement of the Truck Traffic Limitations in Forest Home Dear Shirley: You have asked whether it would be possible for Cornell University Safety Division Officers to enforce the truck traffic limitations of the Town's traffic ordinance in the Forest Home area. As I understand it the Cornell Safety Division people have indicated a willingness, to enforce the law if they are authorized to do so. Based upon our brief review of the law and the assumptions, outlined below I think they are authorized to enforce the law. Section 5709 of the New York State Education Law authorizes the Tompkins County Sheriff to "appoint and remove at the request of Cornell University such number of special deputy sheriffs as shall be recommended by the President of Cornell University, Such appointments to be made from persons nominated by the President of Cornell University... Such special deputy sheriffs so appointed...shall have the powers of peace officers as set forth in Section 2.20 of the Criminal Procedure Law within the said grounds or premises owned or administered by Cornell University including any public highway which crosses or adjoins such property." Assuming that the safety division officers have been appointed special deputy sheriffs in accordance with this section the next question is, whether the powers of peace officers generally authorize enforcement of a local law limiting truck traffic. Section 2.10 of the Criminal Procedure Law, subdivision 42, reaffirms that special deputy sheriffs appointed by, the Tompkins County Sheriff pursuant to Section 5709 of the Education, 1 October 9, 1992 _ Page 2 Law are indeed peace officers. Section 2.20 of the Criminal Procedure Law authorizes peace officers to issue uniform appearance tickets "pursuant to...Section 207 of the Vehicle and Traffic Law whenever acting pursuant to their special duties." Vehicle and Traffic Law Section 207 defines uniform traffic summons and complaint to include violations not only of the State Vehicle and Traffic Law but violations "of any ordinance, rule or regulation relating to traffic, except parking violations,..." The "special duties" of Cornell University peace officers encompass activities "within the said grounds or premises owned or administered by Cornell University including any public highway which crosses or adjoins such property." Since-Cornell University owns property adjoining Forest Home Drive it would appear that the""special duties"jurisdiction would extend to Forest Home Drive and, indeed, any other roads in Forest Home on which Cornell University owns adjoining property. In view of the foregoing I would suggest a formal resolution of the Town Board requesting Cornell University to enforce our local law. Perhaps you might then send a certified copy of the resolution to the head of the Cornell University Safety Division together with a letter joining in the request. It may be that Cornell University Counsel's office is aware of some additional rule or regulation that would alter the opinion set forth above and, of course, we would be more than happy to review such an additional item should it exist. With best regards. Very truly yours, JCB:bc FHIAFo"st Horne Improvement Association October 26, 1992 °rr 2 Ms . Shirley Haffensperger Supervisor , Town of Ithaca % 9.25 'East. Seneca Street Ithaca, NY 14854 Dear Shirley, T),e Forest lRome community is deeply concerned about the safety of pedestrians who use the downstream bridge to cross ball Creek. As you know, the walkway on that bridge has been closed for some time, and pedestrians are forced to walk on the deck along with vehicular traffic. The coming, of winter will make an already hazardous situation even more dangerous . Although we have been lucky so far, it may only be a matter of time before someone is hurt. Last spring, bridge engineer Phil Pierce noticed that the lower chord of the downstream truss was not linear. He alerted the Town, and recommended, that they examine it more closely. The walkway was then closed by the Town and County. Upon further inspection, it was found that the truss had been out of alignment since the bridge was rebuilt by the State in 1970, and that this did not affect its strength. However, once the walkway had been closed, County Engineer Jim Kazda was hesitant to reopen it unless he could certify that it was completely safe. Since some of the supporting structure had suffered rust damage, he decided not to reopen the walkway. Although it was not sufficiently dangerous to merit being closed, it was also not sufficiently safe to reopen. Jim has recently suggested the removal of the existing walkway and downstream truss , and the installation of a new., temporary walkway. This proposal is not acceptable. As you know, this bridge is very important to the historic character of the Forest Home community, and there would be strong opposition to having the bridge dismantled in this manner. It also seems fiscally irresponsible to undertake the mayor tasks of removing part of the bridge and building a new walkway when cheaper solutions exist, especially since the entire bridge is slated for major renovation/replacement/restoration next summer. Given that the bridge is scheduled for such a major rebuilding, it would be acceptable from an engineering standpoint to reopen the walkway provisionally, provided that major safety concerns could be sufficiently addressed. There are several short-term solutions which could beimplemented relatively easily and inexpensively, 'These include: Page 2 5 o Simply reopening the walkway. Although the walkway may not be perfectly safe,it may well be safer than the alternative of walking on the bridge deck, which has become more dangerous with the loss of Daylight Savings Time, and will get even worse with the snow and ice of winter. o Installing signs limiting the number of pedestrians who can be on the walkway at one time. These signs would function similarly to the Weight Limit signs which restrict the size of vehicles on various roads and bridges in the Town, or the Maximum Occupancy signs which limit the number of peoele who can- be in a room or building for fire safety reasons. o Installing bollards at each end of the walkway. This would prevent motorcyclists from driving across the walkway, and would break up large groups of runners which might otherwise overload the walkway. o Making minor structural repairs to the bridge walkway. The supporting structure which has rusted could be reinforced by welding in additional steel. o Cabling the truss. A cable could be installed to reinforce the lower chord of the downstream truss, thereby ensuring that the weight of the truss is not carried by the walkway supports . Implementing one or more of the above measures would allow the walkway to be provisionally reopened. This is our preference, but even if the walkway is not reopened, there are several measures which could be taken to increase pedestrian safety. These include: o Installing signs indicating that pedestrians have the right of way. This might make drivers more willing to yield to pedestrians who are on the bridge. o Installing a boardwalk on the bridge deck. This would provide a better walking surface for pedestrians, and would help to visually delineate a separate pedestrian zone on the bridge. o Installing street lights along the bridge trusses . This would increase illumination, thus reducing the hazards of crossing the bridge after dark. o Closing the bridge to vehicular traffic. This would be disruptive to the flow of traffic, but would improve pedestrian safety considerably. The above suggestions are all relatively simple, straightforward, and inexpensive. Implementing some combination of these interim solutions should increase pedestrian safety, •�and could possibly avert one or more accidents this winter. Page 3 Yarm Baum and. I appreciate your concern, and would be happy to meet with you and the Town and County engineering staff in order to speed the resolution of this issue. Sincerely, Bruce Brittain, Chair FHIA Traffic Committee 135 Warren Roald Ithaca, NY 14850 xc : Karen Baum Ward Hungerford Jim Kazda Bev Live say Scott McConnell Bill Mobbs Stu Stein Data, abler Dan Winch November 10, 1,992 Ms. Shirley Rattensperger Fawn Supervisor Town of Ithaca Fawn Fall 126 E. Seneca St. Ithaca, NY 14850 Dear Ms. Rafensperger It the enclosed letter should be revised in some way in order to be more effective, I would be happy to make changes before you submit it to the authorities. Thank you for your help. Sincerely, Saucy Sarcelo R :i November 10, 1992 Ms. Shirley Raffensperger Town Supervisor Town of Ithaca Town Hall 126 E. Seneca St. Ithaca, NY 14850 Dear Ms. Raffensperger; As President of the Boynton PTA, I would like to request the establishment of a reduced speed area at the crosswalk of Renwick Drive and Lake Street, marked with an appropriate sign, and with flashing lights during school hours. Several factors make the current situation a potentially dangerous one. The traffic on Lake Street is heavy and moves quickly. The crosswalk is the principal access to the school from the east and students from the east have no choice but to cross Lake Street. The redistricting that occurred several years ago has caused a . significant increase in the number of students crossing the road at that crosswalk. The changes that the PTA is requesting would contribute to the safety of a number of students. Thank you for your help. Sincerely, Luc;-i�rcelo President Boynton PTA ITHACA Ithaca Ci'ty School District BOYNTON MIDDLE SCHOOL FINAL ""'tj 7 November 12, 1992 Shirley Raffensperger "own Supervisor d Town of Ithaca 126 East Seneca St , Ithaca, New York 14850 Lear Ms . affensperger : I am writing this letter as the principal of Boynton Middle School . I am greatly concerned with a matter that is potentially very serious for some our students ,. Specifically, the intersection of Renwick Drive and Lake Street is a severe hazard particularly at our opening and closing of school times . There is no crowing guard assigned to this area and, traffic is very heavy and often traveling too fast . Our parents feel that it is essential that appropriate signs be posted warning motorists that a speed limit is in effect . in addition, we feel a flashing yellow light should be installed warning motorists of this potentially hazardous situation . I am receptive to any suggestions you might have for amending this letter so that it could be more effective in accomplishing our desired outcome . I look forward to your reply. Yo s truly, John S . Stewart, . r . Principal C . C . Lucy Barcelo, P.T.A. President MY OF NTHACA 14850 + 1601 NORTH CAY' G A STREET 274-2247' NEW YORK ON TOWS OF ITHAN-1. 21 126 EAST , ENECA aT iEET, IT ACA, N.Y. 14 366 TOWN CLERK 27.3'.8 d"2; i°iRI. I'w'�,A�Y 3'a3-_-T1 r5�56 F"A.F�K'a 2.l,:g--80,35 Eg'�g P��IC�P&��.g-iblN(µa �':'a";3---1,^�t7 F�'L.,�tf`g�IBn`Ji', '�r3�--�1 r`*,> C,�W�N9 �a 273­"'174 f"^' November ".spa, I � ��': J. W. Cunningham, D ,,rec't'.or Department of Public Safety Cornell University G-2 BartoN Hall Ithaca, V a,,r. 1 4 8 M. Dear Chief Cunningham, .. Several weehs ago. "t,�,+�„ a...�h a:.v i.,.,.,,a ca:n of 't h e Forest HOMe .z 7r'k,P1 C::.dv ef0"Ce"s-s. Association Traffic CorPrs°ar.k.ttcu , Bruce B:c Wt t aiza, contacted ma requesting C,a ,si,teatcance in clarifying the ability of C c:a':r n k.:'°l l Safety DIvision officers to enforce the truck traffic .mid as t i ons in wt.hrm;>. Forest Home ..al .a. I understand from that conversation that orr{e.11 Safety, h i.l i 1 l Wi,ra r"g to be. .„_a assistance, ='a s unclear a», to their aoma,t$aor`i.,iy in the matter . As s Ina:gnica:at.ed In the a:.-t t a c h&d resolution, aft 'r r e .€A a.P.a-m°h by -t h e Attorney t,o the 7 r, r a,, It seemed that New aw;:w ♦aaork State L.a:.w would p r..r sait. such enforcement. The TowN of Ithaca would appreciate any help that your department^n..t meay be able to give in enforcing the regulations, ,aah.i.cryh 'ar+aw enclosed fox your information. On behalf r."r:f the Town Board, ' r? like to t.'tarsnk you razor~g your c3,wm,p,„.ar'ir.,ms„rG'r... for the assistance'.. y o"Y..i". ” "a"(.. given $.hTown t'w n i,IP"'a the pw.k«~a"t' ., if j"o u have questions conp:ernii"7'g the—"resent. request, p.L fr•a.s e C.t.r M a d._'t.. me. Very truly yours, Shirley A. Ralfenspergei, Supervisor SARQlh cc ; John Gutenbelger Bruce Brittairl Town B era a~a,t.,i ";, FHIAForest Horne Improvement Association November 30, 199 Ms . Shirley Raffensperger Supervisor, Town of Ithaca 126 East Seneca Street Ithaca, NY 14850 Dear Shirley, I continue to be concerned about the safety of pedestrians who are forced to walk on the bridge deck of the downstream bridge in Forest Home. My letter of October 26, 1992 outlined several passible interim measures which, if implemented, could greatly increase pedestrian safety. Some of these ideas were generated at a recent FHIA Traffic Committee meeting, andsome were suggested by County Engineer Jim Kazda several months ago. It was my understanding that, as a result of my letter, the Town was going to set up a meeting of County, "Town, and Forest Home representatives to discuss possible solutions to the bridge walkway dilemma . Unfortunately, when Scott McConnell set up this meeting, members of the Forest Home community were not invited . Apparently, the main accomplishment of the meeting that was held was that the County Engineer reiterated to the 'Town Highway Superintendent his preference for removing a bridge truss and building a new walkway, a proposal which , as you know, is neither fiscally responsible nem acceptable to the Forest Home community. In the past, Jim and I have discussed solutions which were acceptable to both the County and Forest Home. However, in spite of assurances that they would be implemented, nothing has been done.. Unfortunately, Jim has now focused on a proposal which he knows is unacceptable. He need to somehow get past this impasse, arrive at a mutually agreeable solution, and then get action from the County.. I think the best means of moving forward would be to have one or more joint meetings of County, Town, and Forest Home community engineers in order to inspect the bridge, analyze the problem, and brainstorm a list of possible solutions which would be acceptable to all parties involved. The FHIA Executive Committee stands ready to assist in this process Page 2 The beginning of winter, with its snow, ice, and reduced visibility is only making an already hazardous situation worse. We need to get this matter resolved in the very near future. Please advise me as to how we can best help. Sincerely, Bruce Brittain, Chair FHIA Traffic Committee 135 Warren Road Ithaca, NY 14850 xc: Karen Baum Ward Hungerford Jim Kazda Bev Livesay Scott McConnell Bill Mobbs Stu Stein Dan Walker Lars Washburn Dan Winch x,r cru I,.II Depart;rnent mit' Uey-Robb H ll ��/`rw ✓r � Agricultural an Ithaca NY 14853-5701 " ] 607-255-2280 coEfc ; ineering N4 E �` sioll FA X60 -25 RL December 1 , 1992 Shirley Raffensper, er Town of Ithaca Supervisor 126 E. Seneca Street Ithaca, NY 14850 Dear Shirley. As a resident of the town, a member of the 'Tompkins Coalition for bicycle Transportation, and ar bicycle safety specialist working on a traffic safety project, I'd like to make a few comments. The roadway improvements in the East hill .Plaza vicinity have caught my attention. I am particularly interested in the opportunity that exists to make sound decisions regarding accomodations for pedestrians and bicyclists. The improvements that have been made to that section of Pune Tree Road (improved surface, wider shoulders) are most commendable in fulfilling a need to accomodate cyclists safely. In particular, the section of separate facilities along Pine Tree Road between. Snyder Dill Road and the intersection with Alis Hollow Road seems critical. My concern is that it may be unwise to plain for that separate facility for bicycles, and that it might be safer to plan for it as strictly a pedestrian walkway. The hazards that would be created with a separate bike facility include not only the pedestrian/cyclist conflict along, the walkway, but it would create more congestion and thus potential conflict with motorists at the intersections where the path would meet the roadway (both ends). The AASFITO guide (excerpt attached) addresses this concern. Please let nue know if I may assist in any capacity regarding this and similar concerns. Although my background is primarily in cyclist education, I've been exposed to numerous issuers relating to engineering and enforcement measures in the interest of safety, and, aur, interested in working with the town to insure the best decisions are made. Sincerely, � t x Lois P. Chaplin Extension Associate Helping lbu d'rctto Work fl arrrawdt G:'c+Hpieruiex K x t e u PI r fNrV VIa Ii;II prn t"MITI JtI46 r=rIII�kr,,M,4It t'tUtIL[1, 'o 11,g,r .�f.hPrP1111xjraI l.dfa�S, Ire's,`, GC"trlCrz aAauC @�rrur,t.roi[:krla.r .Aof "rld�&C+°+r9 inrrrrrr.rrw i'r°+Vse irr ;e4 P"krosu+11 A'rtiu,r r•xr,r,Coojj+gra ivv a(8W1e ,ir�ra,rein y,Ir�3+Cia�b,trxtrf Us IhflpaarrrrnaW of Ar;n, iltuia,a uo �tre.r rtAar,�, Figure 7. Example of Bicycle Path. ■ Separation Between Bicycle Paths and Roadways When two-way bike paths are located immediately adjacent to a roadway, some operational problems may occur. Some problems with bike paths located immediately adjacent to roadways are as follows: 1. Unless paired,they require one direction of bicycle traffic to ride against motor vehicle traffic, contrary to normal.Rules of the Road. 2. When the bicycle path ends,bicyclists going against traffic will tend to continue to travel on the wrong side of the street.Likewise,bicyclists approaching a bicycle path often travel on the wrong side of the street in getting to the path.Wrong-way travel by bicyclists is a major cause of bicycle/automobile accidents-and should be discouraged at every opportunity. 3. At intersections,motorists entering or crossing the roadway often will not notice bicyclists coming from their right,as they are not expecting contra-flow vehicles.Even bicyclists coming from the left often go unnoticed,especially when sight distances are poor. i 4. When constructed in narrow roadway right of way,the shoulder is often sacrificed,thereby decreasing safety for motorists and bicyclists using the roadway. 22 5. Many bicyclists will use the roadway instead of the bicycle path because they have found the roadway to be safer,more convenient,or better maintained.Bicyclists using the roadway are often subjected to harassment by motorists who feel that in all cases bicyclists should be on the path instead. 6. Bicyclists using the bicycle path generally are required to stop or yield at all.cross streets and driveways, while bicyclists using the roadway usually have priority over cross traffic,because they have the same right of way as motorists. 7. Stopped cross street motor vehicle traffic or vehicles exiting side streets or driveways may block the path crossing. 8. Because of the closeness of motor vehicle traffic to opposing bicycle traffic,barriers are often necessary to keep motor vehicles out of bicycle paths and bicyclists out of traffic lanes.These barriers can represent an obstruction to bicyclists and motorists,can complicate maintenance of the facility,and can cause other problems as well. For the above reasons, bicycle lanes,wide curb lanes or shared roadways may be the best way to accommodate bicycle traffic along highway corridors depending upon traffic conditions. ■ Width and Clearance The paved width and the operating width required for a bicycle path are primary design considerations. Figure 8 depicts a bicycle path on a separated right of way. Under most conditions, a recommended all paved width for a two-directional bicycle path is 10 feet(3 m). In some instances, however, a minimum of 8 feet(2.4 m) can be adequate. This minimum should be used only where the following conditions prevail: (1) bicycle traffic is expected to be low, even on peak days or during peak hours (2) pedestrian use of the facility is not expected to be more than occasional, (3) there will be good horizontal and vertical alignment providing safe and frequent passing opportunities, (4)the path will not be subjected to maintenance vehicle Ioading conditions that would cause pavement edge damage. Under certain conditions it may be necessary or desirable to increase the width of a bicycle path to 12 feet (3.7 m); for example, because of substantial bicycle volume,probable shared use with joggers and other pedestrians, use by large maintenance vehicles, steep grades and where bicyclists will be likely to ride two abreast. The minimum width of a one-directional bicycle path is 5 feet(1.5 m). It should be recognized, however, that one-way bicycle paths often will be used as two-way facilities unless effective measures are taken to assure one-way operation. Without such enforcement,it should be assumed that bicycle paths will be used as two-way facilities and designed accordingly. 23 TOWN OF CAROLINE F PCD Box 136 lateraille Springs, ANY 14881 0 February 15, 1,993 bion, Shirley Rffensperger, 126 E. Seneca Street Ithaca, NY 1 B°-rO Dear Supervisor, The Caroline 'Towyn Highway Department has requested that the Town Board consider passing an ordinance to ban parking along; Towyn highways during winter months to improve safety and facilitate snowy removal efforts. The Towyn no longer has funds available to provide for a second win,g man to ride in the plow truck's so weaving in and out among parked vehicles is difficult, dangerous and requires an, accomplished driver, The exact months or hours the restrictions would be in effect have not as yet been determined. The hoard would like to find out how other towns are handling the problem prior,to enacting an ordinance, • 1Jcaes your municipality restrict winter parking? • if so, do you tag, tow or both? • Has the restriction been effectivem I would appreciate your response and insight in this matter, i have enclosed a stamped, self-addressed envelope for your convenience. Many thanks, Sincerely, " ' Bob Spaulding, Supervisor OF 1p TOWN OF I H CAH"ML 21 A 17 126 EAST SENECA STREET, ITHACA, N.Y. 1485 ) TOWN CLERK 271-1721 HIGHWAY 273-1656 PARKS 273--8035 ENGINEERING G 273-1747 N-'LANNIN 473-1 w 47 ZONING 273-1747 March 4 , 1993 Richard W. Elliott , P .E. Sterns and Wheler One Remington Drive Park. aaenovia , NY 13035 Dear Mr . Elliott , Based on information. I have, received from Daniel Walker , Town of Ithaca Engineer , I am prepared to make the following recommendations to the Town Board in relation to your request for additional payment nt on the Troy Road "Tank project : 1 ) that $310 be paid to Sterns and Wheler for Addendum #1 , issued in response to a Town Board request to change the tank dimensions . 3 ) that additional coasts related to Change Order #2 be rejected .. Change Order #2 included modification of the transmitter site; from a manhole to an above-ground shelter and electrical revisions to the contract . 1t was made clear by Town staff during the pre-design meeting that communication between Sterns and Wheler and Frank Shea of the. Bolton point staff was essential . That dial not occur and caused the required transmitter site modification . The electrical revisions to the contract were made after a determination that the changes in instrumentation originally required by the construction documents were; not needed , that the original telemetry equipment was adequate . Mr . Walker has informed erre that the Sterns and Wheler engineer should have been aware of the capabilities of the original system.. 3 ) that Change Order #3 costs be rejected . This change was required. to increase the length of the fence and allow for winter shutdown . According to they information I: have received , it appears that this. change was occasioned by deficiencies in the original topographic survey performed by Sterns and Wheler . Therefore , we believe that additional services performed should be the.. resl-ons ibi l i ty of the design engineer . R. Elliott , P .E. 3 / 4 / 93 Pg . 2 I regret that it has taken so long to transmit these recommendations to you . If you have additional information you believe the Ithaca Town Board should receive before making a final determination on your request , please send it to me and I will provide that material to the Board . Very truly yours , Shirley A. Raffensperger SARs j1h cc : Daniel Walker , P .E . Ithaca Town Board Membersv John C. Barney , Esq . OF 1p4,, TOWN OF ITHACA 21 126 EAST SEN'ECA STREET, ITHACA, N.Y, 14850 0) 7()WN CLERK 273 -172q HIGHWAY 273-1656 PARKS 273-8035 ENGINEERING 273-1747 PLANNING 273-1747 ZONI 273--1 747 March 8 , 1993 Weiran Lou 306 Siena [)rive Ithaca , NY 14850 Dear Mr . L,ou; I have asked Scott McConnell , Town of Ithaca Highway Superintendent , to investigate your complaint about parking on Siena Drive and to make a report to the 'Town Public Works Committee on possible solutions . If a parking ban were to be reCOMMCuded , a public hearing would be held by the Town Board to amend the applicable ordinance . Mr . McConnell will notify you of the action of the Public Works Committee and of any scheduled public hearing . Very truly yours , ey Shirley A. Raffensperger ,Supervisor SAR . ilh cc : Scott McConnell Frank Liguori , Public Works Committee Ithaca Town Board Afembers Enc �l yea "i� ��� ell a a 306 Siena, Dr M ae, NY 14850 (60712511022 bdau r°tr 1, 1993 Sa peearwt.sorr Town of Maza 26 E y e'eruree Street Ithaca, NY 14850 Ikar Town yaruteerr°wteor; We writing to yaoii to e"orn l4ain the ermwwde d paar tnerrr KA aides of Sie.rra, ;Dr°a^we in fronto of our house whenever the Church (St, Catherine of Siena, Church) is in service,, We an! twang in 06 Sie>rut Dry f-d, the first houge in Siena Drive next to the Baansharuww Road aen"araac The Murch fr°eur.rt door and parking Iewt awree, erre tfu.eu other side of the house. When the Church is open for service (eespeea:AM.ya every Sunday morning frcurn 9:00-12:30, every satu ae any" wwerrr�ng, arld other wear3i, often rayaeere rad &er,uwie,eew), both sides of the Siena Drive is crowded aa&eeet in Unt of our house. The Siena Me Mq'::eVrrms ser nanow at those Ones, middle, aazaeed track can not teat in, S rr�ur%eearwwe u°oa,a d not drawee into rr�rrr driveway to Epxa g& 11is happens many Unies everyweek atrr,d we feel weeny rrrrew:rauuwerateerat, I hereby by, request ueest tfural the Town could post, as "fru Pararkinje Q1 on arry aaad.ce of SueYeri a, Drive in trout of soar yaauusq w) that ony one Mee of the mad is twarxkeed, a.rar reerr,f;Cy very a:wtrtareedar.te if yon e:a"rrr hell) rrwr with this matter. "I'hitnk you weary rrr a:ret°a Sincerely, ~ "When Lmr �n AM 16 �um STATE OF NEW YORK DEPARTMENT (0 F TRANSPOR-wnON 333 EAST WASHINGTON STREET SYRACUSE. N,Y. 13202 HARRY CfaFdm,.anCaN FRANKLIN E. WRITE. REGIONAL DRE'c TOR COMMMSMER astoriIt 15 199t t s a Shirley Raffensperger Supervisor , Town a s r Ithaca 126 E . Sar0.nemuna Street Ithaca , muw York 14850 Dear Ms .n . tt aa.f f w n u ;t.n cm a tt'to r Re : Route 93OF ( East uttnore Drive ) t.an vicinity of Boynton Middle School Our Traffic Engineers have Wat t "ntird t"tawn: na" review of the natocnv'e tCPiq;at n nnn and have the following comments totnna t need to ma tUe n n,smn l veal before we can w,wmnnptete the tnad;t t. . All of the Following conditions must exist tnet"ware as school speed zone limit can be established : "WA . The zone contains mU winrtinezt crosswalk . B . The crosswalk is supervised . C. The school has one or more grades t';narolownn t.a:na"n. 0. Thereis no nearby traffic control signal , toemtanstIII" aasnen overpass or underpass , nnr bridge suitable for pedestrian use ,, The school must certify in as tarot Ler to this asfftc.nn ttona't', nn.t. t ! he above conditions exist before as lower wen stoeed t n.mn t can toa'Il. considered . 2 . Any flashing beacons wcanalnt have to be furnished by time Town a in nn a a„n r ma Permit from thisoffice . Neither tt t.as t ar Transportation Department funds anon school funds can he aasra;] for ttat ^:s purpose . If the Town is ran tmntca,rwant: asmt in iasa, tantt. :tn these beacons , they should Anna indicatein na II a° t t aro a'° to Ws n s nwt` t"ice . "t"tne cost: of each sign taaroacona WDrntd be about $4 . 0 . 0 . AN E.OLIAL O PC_)RrUNP'l YI Ft aR&IA TtVE ACT10PVEA4P1OYfrtt'' �„ 'r S . Raffensperger April 35 . 1993, Pace 2 Your inierests in the children ' s snrety are very much apprecialed . Very truly yours . HARRY CARLSON , ,R' E . Rrginnal Direct, r of Tra,ysporlatjur� Harry 0001 P . E . Regional Trarfic Enginees, cc : J . S . Stewart L . Barcelo P . H , Highlam.] r,. r r' ii/tc I � a � car,Atr fJI -Ic R c z „ eol r � , a � 714 �w d _ XL, i.r Alan Mark Flet ho .�.._ , _ 00 Forest I i�:me 1-Nive, Ithaca,, New York 1'4 50, lwa."1.� . 'lab�a����]�awa�w'r. (607) 2,57-4359 June 14 1919 ......^ ..✓" M � w' a �j IIryryII, µ � W mim'..a'.wwFlwernuuM "ami sw,l f f. Mrs. Shirley Raffensperger, Supervisor JURi Town of I THACA 126 East SenecaStreet Ithaca, New "fork 14850 WN .. Dear Mrs. Raffensperger: At last week's town board meeting the town engineer made the glib comment that school buses do not cross the Forest glome bridges . in a few minutes this afternoon l watched the following school buses cross the upstream bridge: I. bus #57/230 -- license plate #A92976 2 . bus #224 (going too fast to get the plate number) 3 .. bus #226 license plate #A612 4. bus #157 -_ License plate #B60� 54 5. bus #226 again 6. bus #224 (again, going too fast to get; the plate number) 7 . bus #168 (going too fast to get the plate number) . Inasmuch as school buses usually make the same circuit twice a day, it would seem safe to assume that there were at least twice this number of school.-bus crossings of the upstream Forest. Home bridge today. Cornell and city buses have also been observed using this bridge on occasion. School buses using bridges the drivers know they shouldn't be using --- sometimes at speeds too fast to record their plate numbers (my reflexes are good) -- is a serious matter :in itself, but it also calls into question the integrity of the town engineer. Isn't he supposed to know how our town :roads are used? Sincerely yours, Alan M. Fletcher __ - ....... ----- .-------- .--------- _....... " mn.. _........ .. .w. _.. .. _---- ........ .. __._..... ............ ._..m_.� .. .r hu,i Ma4r Floc))er ._� � 00 T`ores� 14olner Drive, DtD ac,a, New �brk 14850, U_ .X (607) 257-4,359 June 18, 1993 Mrs ., Shirley A. Raffensperger, Supervisor Town of Ithaca 'L JUN 2 2 P LY3 126 Fast Seneca Street Ithaca, New "fork 14550 TOWN OF o�.� HAC/� s Dear Mrs . Raf f ensperger "hanks for setting me straight can what. Mr. Walker actually said about buses at the town board meeting. unfortunately, Forest Home folks have come to perceive him as "'the enemy"' so it is easy for us to mishear or misread what he says . Our attitudes undoubtedly are also influenced by the perception that we have little support among board members, as well as open hostility among the various highway departments that seem to regard Forest Home as an obstacle to their need to move traffic around, efficiently.. We see no effort toward finding a real solution "to the problem of moving traffic across the Town of Ithaca; just jam more vehicles through Forest Home. Consequently, a sort of siege mentality is setting in here. For my past, the most upsetting aspect of the recent board meeting was what seemed to be the prevailing belief that there is some special virtue in compromise. In actual fact, however, for most of the world sticking to principle is considered to be more virtuous than compromise. Virtue aside, a small. compromise this year, another next year, and so on, and Forest Home will, soon have compromised itself out of existence. "then the highway engineers will be happy, traffic will flow at lightning speed from Lansing to route 79�, and the larger community will have least its most picturesque residential area. By the way, since 1 wrote my first letter I have been more closely observing school.-bus crossings on the upstream bridge . Scores of them crass the bridge every day. Furthermore, some of the tractor trailers that cross the bridge are so large that they bring us running out of our house to see if they will get stuck on the bridge or the S curve a few yards on . None has gotten stuck so far . Sincerely yours , /46" A &"I'll z Alan M. Fletcher «p OF II*� FINAL W, TOWN OF ITHACA o, \ 126 EAST SENECA STREET, ITHACA, N.Y. 14850 ! TOWN CLERK 273-1721 HIGHWAY 273-1656 PARKS 273-8035 ENGINEERING 273-1747 PLANNING 273-1747 ZONING 273-1783 June 17 , 1993 Alan M. Fletcher 300 Forest IIome Drive Ithaca , NY 14850 Dear Mr . Fletcher ; I 've received your June 14 , 1993 letter concerning school bus use of the Forest Home bridges . I believe you misunderstood the comments of Dan Walker at the June 14 , 1993 Town Hoard meeting . My recollection is that Mr . Walker stated that the upper bridge is not rated for school buses because it has a five ton limit and that , if the upper bridge was being used by buses , he would Iike"to- know that . The information in your letter is , therefore . most helpful and either Mr . Walker or Fred Noteboom will follow up on the matter . Sincerely , Shirley A. Raffensperger Supervisor SAR: jln cc : Bruce Brittain , Chairman, Traffic Committee , FHIA Daniel Walker . . Town Engineer Fred Noteboom, Acting Highway Superintendent x ..JN" ��•n �� � d i rrm w.;"y�"N,„, g`��r^�ryy..,,Qe F,n�u. .t'm O d ,� �N,,, Mr✓"��s' ^wNw r a � I &„ µ�^ °" w +^ ,^ � "'C"�.,1?. w 1 r�'w,✓ �r'� � �w ��� w p � f � aN )v -a-Irlull"I UP ) w,. nr VNM w IL 4 r q�p i .. � �� � � m � rer �� L, � �� U� �� � __ � ,. ,� �b.; t „7 ,, mmWw.MYWB dklac✓., db!!Wntl��r�w'< <N�,�art nwe�v fi m ^ � + FINAL Al 11 r � el �17 Z5 w w .. m� w, i I 'i �j s I OF 1p - TOWN OF ITHACA 011 21 126 EAST SENEGA STREET, ITHACA, N.Y. 14850 TOWN CLERK 273--17a II 1-11GHWAY 273-1656 PARKS 273-8035 ENGINEERING 273-1747 PLANNING 273-1747 ZONING 273-1783 August 26, 1.995 Karen Matheson 41.0 Winston Court #1 Ithaca ,, NY 14850 Dear Ms . Hathesont. I have discussed your request for a deaf child sign in front of your residence with Fred Noteboom, Acting Town of Ithaca Highway Superintendent. He is proceeding to order the sign and will install. it when delivered , probably within three weeks . He will telephone you to discuss its placement and the regulations concerning such signs . I ' ve tried to telephone to give you this information; the phone number given by you ( 257-9520 ) has always been busy. Is the number correct; If: so, is there a time when you can be reached so we can let you know when we ' re ready to place the sign? Shirley A . Raffensperger Town Supervisor SAR: bfp COPY- Fred Noteboom Karer, mat neson 410 Winston Court -" I ithaca, NY 14850 Dear [1s, Matheson,, i have discussed your request for a deaf child sign In front of your, residence with Fred Noted oo:n, Acting Town of Ithaca Highway Superintendent. He is proceeding to order the sign and will Install It when delivered, probably within three weeks, He will telephone you to discuss Its placergent and the regulations concerning such signs, I've tried to telephone to give you thils information; the phone number given by you (257-9520) has always been, busy, Is the number correct; If so, Is there a tirne when you can be reached so we can let you know when we're ready to, place the sign? Sincerely, SR copy Fred Noteboorn OF IP TOWN OF ITH C 126, EAST SENE A STREET, ITHACA, N.Y. 148 TOWN CLERK 273-1721 HIGHWAY 273-1656 PA(I S 273-3035 ENGINEERING 273--1747 PLANNING 7 -1747 ZONING 273-1783 September 3 , 1993 F�u,� Fred Notebaoom. Meting Highway Superintendent Town of Ithaca 126 Fast Seneca Street Ithaca . NY' 14850 Dear Fred; Enclosed is a copy of a letter from WiIliam D. Highland , 3 Renwick Drive . Ithaca , New York , not ifying various entities of a hazardous condit ion exi s t in,g on least Share Drive . East Shore Drive , NYS Route 34 , is a. State highway . Will you confirm that the proper State authorities are aware Of kir . Highland' s notice and that steps are being taken to remedy the situation . Please please keep me; informed of the status Of this matter , Sincerely , �' jL j ("( . (�1411 Shirley A . Rafffenslaerger Supervisor cc . William D. Highland , Esq . Jahn C . Harney Esq ; Attorney to the Town of Ithaca OF Ip TOWN :�I CA w� �, "j, I" 126 EAST SENECA STREET, ITHACA, N.Y. 14850 TOWN CL Fr 273--9721 HIGHWAY 273-1656 PARKS 273-£3036 ENGINEERING 2743--1717PLANNING 273-17,47 ZONING 273-1783 September 3 , 1,993 William D. Highland, Esq . 1.19 Buffalo Street Ithaca , NY 1, 4850 Dear Mr . Highland ; Thank yeah for bringing to the attention of the Town of Ithaca the flow of water across. Fast shore give . While fast Shore Thrive is a State highway, NYS Route 34 , the Town of Ithaca is concerned about its safety. Enclosed is a Grapy of my Tetter to our acting Highway Superintendent , which asks him to make certain that the proper State authori t ies have received your not ice and to muni tear their efforts to salve the problem. Very truly yours , Shirley A . TTaffensper er Supervisor STi j In cc : Icahn G. Barney , Esq . N-E-W-YOR-K, STA SENATE ALBANY NBX1YORK Q247 yj. September 24 1993 „M The Honorable Shirley A. Raffensperger JAMES L. SE'«lvl+RD '139 Pine. Tree Road SEFvisaTOR 50THDISTRICT Ithaca, New York 14850-6331 ROOPA 805 LEGISLATIVE OFFICE BLEaCr.. ALBANY, N.Y. 12247 SUBJECT; CHIPS PAYMENTS Cesar dors. Raffenperger; I wrote to you a couple of months ago regarding the status of the litigation neer some funding aspects of the $21 .2 billion transportation program we enacted this year, including the CHIPS and Marchiselli programs. The 1993-94 CHIPS and Marchisellli programs being litigated in the "Schulz case" include '$170 million in CHIP'S capital payments and $45 milllion in MarchiselPi payments. You might want to know that on July 27th, State Supreme Courtupheld the constitutionallity of all of the bonding components of the transportation program, inclluding the funding mechanism for the CHIPS and Marchiselli programs, which haus been used for the past two years„ As expected, the lasers appealed to the Appellate division and requested an injunction to stop the sale of new bonds during the appeal . The injunction was denied. The Appellate Division heard the plaintiffs' appeal on September 24th, and I expect a decision on the appeal by mid to late October. Meanwhile, the process for a bond issue to meet CHIPS and Marchiselli payments has begun, though a date has not yet been set for a bond offering and sale. With regard to the September CHAPS payments, the State Department of Transportation has advised municipalities that their September l Stn CHIPS payment wi ii l be made i at two installments. Approximately 60 percent was to be paid on or about September lth, with the balance paid by the end of October following the anticipated bond tissue. DOT anticipates that bored sales will proceed as planned and that a two step reimbursement will be used for this payment: cycle only. over Be- assured that I will continue to monitor the issue and will keep you: informed of any developmienits. Sincerely, DAME S L. SEWARD State Senator JLS:cm Encl . Glensid, NeighborhoodFINAL 2 ,1 Association 06t. 17 , 1993 118 Glenside Rd. Ithaca, NY. 1.4850 60!7-277-0383 Home 607-255-3083, Office Shirley A. Raffensperger Supervisor Town of Ithaca i2b >*✓asz Seneca St.. Ithaca, N.Y. 1450 Dear Ms. Raffensperger: On behalf of the Glenside Neighborhood Association, I would like to thank you and your staff for their efforts in reducing the speed limits can the 5 Mile Drive and most recently on the Coy Glen. Road. There have been dangerous situations in the past and there are now an increasing number of young children in the area. Therefore, these changes have been most appropriate.. It has been some time since ids. Pat Amato began her successful efforts to have the speed limit decreased on five Mile Drive. Thanks' in large part to her diligent efforts, further steps in reducing the speeds limit have been much more natural . We also wish you good fortune in your "retirement" and again thank you for your efforts to address the problems that our association has brought to the Town of Ithaca. Sincerely yours, Daniel Aneshansley President cc: Ms. Pat Amato Mr. Dan Rall 4914 Five Mile Drive, Ithaca, New York 14$50 ( 0 ) 273-5824 1' f �"'^ no � . � 71 BARNEY, GROSSMAN, ROTH & DUBOW ATTORNEYS AT tl..AW � 3,15 NORTH TIOLiAa STREET OF ITHACA p P,O, BOX 6556 ITHACA,. NEWYORK 1485T-6'556 JOHN C. BARNEY PETER G,GROSSMAN FACSIMILE NELSON E., ROTH (607) 273-6841 (607) r2-880a �6 DAVID A. DusowW' (NOT FOR,SES"WCE OF PAPERS) RANDALL B. MARCUS HuGN G.. KENT MARY K. FLECK December 3, 1993 Honorable Shirley Raffcnsper cr Supervisor Towyn of Ithaca 126 Fast Seneca Street Ithaca, New York 14850 Dear Shirley; Attached is a copy of nay letter of October 9, 1992 regarding the use of Cornell Safety Division officers to enforce local laws of the Towyn, With hest regards. 'airy trr ly yours, plL Ttw B:bc Enc. f` October 9, 1,992 Honorable Shirley Raffensperger Supervisor Town of Ithaca 126 Fast Seneca Street Ithaca, New York 14850 Re: Enforcement of the Truck Traffic Limitations in Forest Home Dear Shirley: You have asked whether it would be possible for Cornell University Safety Division Officers to enforce the truck traffic limitations of the Town's, traffic ordinance in the Forest Home area. As I understand it the Cornell Safety Division people have indicated a willingness to enforce the law if they are authorized to do so. Based upon our brief review of the law and the assumptions outlined below I think they are authorized to enforce the law. Section 5709 of the New York State Education Law authorizes the Tompkins County Sheriff to "'appoint and remove at the request of Cornell University such number of special deputy sheriffs as shall be recommended by the President of Cornell University, such appointments to be made from persons nominated by the President of Cornell University... Such special deputy sheriffs so appointed...shall have the powers of peace officers as set forth in Section 2.20 of the Criminal Procedure Law within the said grounds or premises owned or administered by Cornell University including any public highway which crosses or adjoins such property." Assuming that the safety division officers have been appointed special deputy sheriffs in accordance with this, section the next question is whether the powers of peace officers generally authorize enforcement of a local law limiting truck traffic. Section 2.10 of the Criminal Procedure Law, subdivision 42, reaffirms that special deputy sheriffs appointed by the Tompkins County Sheriff pursuant to Section 5709 of the Education October 9, 1992 Page 3 Law are indeed peace officers. Section 2.20 of the Criminal Procedure Law authorizes peace officers to issue uniform appearance tickets "pursuant to...Section 207 of the Vehicle and Traffic Law whenever acting pursuant to their special duties." Vehicle and Traffic Law Section 207 defines uniform traffic summons and complaint to include violations not only of the State Vehicle and Traffic Law but violations "of any ordinance, rule or regulation relating to traffic, except parking violations,..." The "special duties" of Cornell University peace officers encompass activities "within the said grounds or premises owned or administered by Cornell University including any public highway which crosses or adjoins such property." Since Cornell University owns property adjoining Forest Home Drive it would appear that the "special duties"jurisdiction would extend to Forest Home Drive and, indeed, any other roads in Forest Home on which Cornell University owns adjoining property. In view of the foregoing I would suggest a formal resolution of the Town Board requesting Cornell University to enforce our local law. Perhaps you might then send a certified copy of the resolution to the head of the Cornell University Safety Division together with a letter joining in the request. It may be that Cornell University Counsel's office is aware of some additional rule or regulation that would alter the opinion set forth above and, of course, we would be more than happy to review such an additional item should it exist. With best regards. Very truly yours, JCB:bc H l Al. O, FILE FRt I`�. SHIRLEY Rr FFEI' SPERG, ER RE: PARKING CONSTRUCTION, GPlE FARM ROAD D 99 I' H1H 11 f I ,ATE; December 2x I N 992, On November 17, 1993 John Outenberger asked me what the Town of Ithaca was doing on erne Farm Road adjacent to the recreation wway, He had had a complaint from a Plantations group that the Town had cut trees, paved a large area, etc. Several months ago a simIllar, but less specific, complaint was referred to the Highway Superintendent and, I belleved solved, Upon receipt of the November Inquiry, 'I contacted Fred and Rica to determine what had beer) done, where, and on whose authorlty, It seems that the Town has been using an area adjacent to the entrance to the recreationvway to dump paving materials In order to gradually site a parking area, This has been going on, Fred estimates, for over 4 years, In 1993, the Town cut prickly pear and some bushes and one dead tree and has plans to gravel the parking area, delineate It with railroad ties, and plant pines on Its back edge Parking had been occuring or) Garde Fara Road' In a narrow area with poor site distance, There Is a general Impression that the parking area was dI scussed in the past with B I I I Wend or someone In III s office although there Is no correspondence on the matter. I related this Information to John Gutenberger today, We agreed that the Town Engineer wwIII arrange to have the trail entrance surveyed and that J will arrange to have a contact person from Cornell designated so that the Town will have an avenue of appropriate communication to work out an acceptable plan and solution, copy: Fred Notebloom Dan Walker "JohnWhitcomb FINAL V I Ikh M d� arae 14850 �..� �611 2 7'4 285 I u �Vice Pres idwit for ffijsuness and mini stralrve AffWrs " 01 F i`� R4 December 7, 1993 Ms. Shirley A. Raffensperger Supervisor Town of Ithaca 126 East Seneca Street Ithaca, NSC 14850 Dear Shirley: This letter is a follows up to the December 6,, 1993 letter to you from its. Kristin P. Colongeli, Vice Chairperson of the Ithaca College Staff Council. In Kris' letter, she reports to you on a November 1.8, 1993 resolution unanimously passed by the Council, calling for reduction of the speed limit to 40 miles per hour on 9 S between King Road and the college's main entrance. ,As you know, the college has supported such a change in the. past, and I simply wanted to let you and the Town board know that the administration fully supports the resolution passed by the Staff Council. Therefore, was Would appreciate the town board's action to process a speed reduction request at your earliest convenience. Thank you for your support on this matter, and please let me know if I can be of further help. Sincerely, Thomas R. Salm Vice President for Business and Administrative Affairs TRS,/gw c. Fames J. Whalen, President Kristin P. Colongeli, Vice Chair, Staff Council OF 1, FINAL TOWN OF �ITHACA 126 EAST ENECA STREET, ffHACA, N.Y. 14850 .......... 'TOWN CLERK 273-1721 HIGHWAY 273-1656 PARKS 273-8035 ENGINEERING 273-1747 PLANNING 273-1747 2' MING 273-1783 FAX 507)2711704 December 15 , 1993 Kristin P . Colongeli Vice-Chairperson Ithaca College Staff Council Ithaca College, Ithaca , NY 14850 Dear Ms . Colongeli ; The Town Board of the Town of I thaca had placed on i t s December 13 , 1.993 agenda a resolution requesting that the New Year State Department of Transportation lower the speed I imi t on Route 966, as descriled in as November 18 , 1.993 resolution of the Ithaca College Staff Council . However , on December 10 , 1993 we received as copy of a letter to you from Harry Car I son , NYSDOT t raf f is engineer , denying that request . The Town Board decided to delay any request: fur reconsideration of the December 8 , 1993 deci s ion unt i I the I thacare f ac i I i ty ,, proposed for a parcel on Danby Road , receives approvals from the Town . The approval of that facility , with 160 Phase I units , will provide an oppor tun i t y to ask NYSDGT to rev i s i t the speed I imi t redact ion request . I thacare is wel I a long in thee approval process with Town boards ; I would ant i c ipa te complet ion within the nex t several months . The Town will , of course , notify you of any proposed action on the speed limit reduction request . In the meantime , please let the Town know if we can be of fur theT assistance to you . Sincerely , Y-It/ Shirley N. Raffensperger Supervisor SAR : jln cc : Senator James L . Seward Assemblyman Martin Luster Ithaca College Vice-President Tom Saint Town Supervisor-Elect John Whitcomb r Tompkiiis Co u> t t'urNarthti,USCA7lraer , N,W 14851E FINIAL March 1.9, 1990 Hon. Shirley Raffeynuspergesr Supervisor, Town of Ithaca 126 East Seneca Street Ithaca, New York 1.4850 Dear Shirley, Recently you mentioned d that you wmnenai to address the problem of overcrowded space in the 'i'arwnrn Hall., and thaat you thought it wcar.r:;l.d be useful to discuss joint Town—City—County facilities. If you are still thinking ;.a:lon.g thecae lines, i 'cl like to meet with you to explore such possibilities. .this is as particularly pertinent time to be doing o, as the Ccar„antry Planning staff and the pi.aarrnimg and Economic Development Committee are in the midst of preparing as plan fuer ,future County office space. Please °l.,eat ane know if you want to discuss scu. ss this. Since e:l;.y, Stuart W. Stein, Representative District No. :3 City of Ithaca WS j f cc: Scott Heyman, County Aalranirn'istratcr Harry Mirssirimau , Assistant Gcnraamisdarner, Planning Jeanne Barrett f f i -"'WN OF ITHACA T 01 21 126 EAST SENECA STREET, ITHA A, N.Y. 14850 TOWN CLERK 273-1721 HIGMM 273-1656 PARKS 273-8,035 E"N!GINE[°:NING 273.,,17315 PLANNING 273--1736 ZONING 273-1747' Mirch 22, 1990 ttC 1 r<a).1.1 Stuart Stein Ulrjkins County Board of Representatives C`(-Aiu:ti Ouse, Ithaca, New York 14850 E)ear Stu: i.ld like to pursue the possibility of a j(,)i..rat `am"i it -(A)unt gc:uvernr ntal facility. Several years aqo I zattc nde- i a meeting with County and City representatives in uhich a discussion s:ion cif the joint use of Khe Post office building took place. oth(-�r options were mentioned at that tine but LLCM specifics were discussed. I appreciate youar r n . er.i..ng the crated ccnditions in the Ithaca, T(zNm lia i 1. and, whil,e 'Hie Town would Na a rmm:i..nor play(,!r in any joint effort, I"d be q ad to meet with you to explore the possibilities. Let's set up a meetingin til Lia no a r future. I'm in the "D-,)wn Hall (273-1721) Monday, We&iesday and 71hua,rsda. from c a.m. to 3 p.m. unless 1u et: rm a intervene; haiy-,� 277-3909. look forward to hearing from you. Shirley A. Raffensperger Supervisor AR/j 1t�e a AUG August 6, 199+ Mrs. Shirley Raffensperger Supervisor - Town of Ithaca 126 East Seneca Street Ithaca, New York. 14550 .dear ,yrs. A"affensperger: ,fisted below are the conditions for the construction of an 6'1" water .main on NYSEG's Cod'dington load' to Ithaca College 34. 5 Ev trans- mission line easement area in the vicinity of structures 6 - 19 in the Town of Ithaca. Construction shall be in accordance with Sterns & Wheler contract drawings, Job #1885. 1. During construction activities on NYSECG's ROW, the con- tractor andlor the Town of Ithaca shall be fully liable for any damage to NYSECG's facilities. EYSEG shall hold the option to verify activities within the lam' and will bold the specific party financially responsible for any any and all costs incurred to correct any unsafe con- ditions or code violations resulting from their activities., 2. The contractor and the town agrees to indemnify, hold harmless and defend NYSEG from and against any and all liablity for loss, cost, damage, or expense which MYSEC may suffer or for which NYSEG" may be held liable by reason or damage to or destruction of any property including loss of use therof', arising out of or in any .manner connected with the exercise of this agreement, except where due solely to the act, omission, or negligence of NYSEC, its agents, servants or employees. 3'.. We advise that ,all equipment maintain a minimum clearance from the 34.:5 KV transmission wires as specified by OSHA regulations. The contractorltow,rn should be aware of the "High Voltage Proximity Act" Section '02(h) of the New York State Labor Law. 4, NYSEC will not be responsible for any operation problems that may occur due to the proximity of these underground facilities to NYSEG's transmission line. New York Stale Electric & Cas Corporation P.O. Brix 287 11haea, N6.,Mw York, 14851 (607)347«41.39 Mrs. Shirley Raffensperger August 6, 1990 Page 2 5. Prior to any excavation on the ROW, a minimum of 10 days notice to the local NYSEG Operating Superintendent shall be given to allow a NYSEG representative to be on site during the work. Should blasting be necessary,,. NYSEG shall be provided the blasting proposal for review. No blasting shall take place within NYSEG's ROW until NYSEG has re- viewed the blasting proposal and provided written approval. This review shall not relieve the contractor andlor owner of its liability. Blasting shall be performed with the minimum charges necessary using buffer rope mats to prevent damage to NYSEG'g facilities. We shall hold this option to charge the contractor and/or owner for any special studies or witnessing. 6. Construction materials or excavated spoil shall not be stockpiled or unloaded underneath the transmission con- ductors. Any proposed storage areas within the ROW shall be presented to NYSEG for approval. 7. Following the installation of the proposed facility within NYSEG's ROW, an as-built survey of 'the facilities referenced to NYSEG's facilities shall be furnished to NYSEG to allow upgrading of NYSEG's plan and profile drawings. 8. NYSEG must preserve access to its transmission ROW. Any underground facilities that are installed on NYSEGs ROW shall be designed by NYSEG to cross with heavy equipment. MYSEG shall not be held liable for damage that may result to underground facilities due to movement of heavy equip- ment along its ROW. 9. Underground installations should be as far away as possible from poles, anchors and guy wire. Twenty-five (25) feet is a recommended minimum. No grading shall occur within ten feet of a structure or anchor installation. Any grading up to this point shall be accessible to vehicle traffic for maintenance needs; a slope of 3H:lV or flatter is required. All grading shall be stabilized to prevent erosion. if there is a specific location where this requirement creates a problem, the details of each occurrence can be reviewed for acceptance or modification. Mrs. Shirley Raffensperger August 6, 199O Page 3 10. The facilities shall be of standard' construction as recog- nized by the industry and shall conform to all apppropriate FederallNew York State codes and regulations, and the owner shall, at all time, after constructing such facilities, maintain the same in good repair and safe conditions. 11. Equipment used on the ROW should drag chains to avoid any possibility of sparks or shocks while handling metallic objects. 12. At any valve site on the transmission ROW, grounding mats' should be placed around' the valve and the mats should be bonded to the pipeline. 13. The pipeline company should be informed that a static electric charge may exist on ungrounded metallic objects in the vicinity of electric transmission lines. To avoid sparks or shocks, the pipeline company should keep metal objects grounded from delivery to the job site on the R through the installation process. 14. Prior to welding pipe sections together on the ROW, pipe , sections should be bonded and grounded. t 15. If cathodic protection is installed on any pipeline, tes S shall be conducted by the pipeline company to assure that no cathodic protection current is being picked up by the grounding systems of the electric transmission line. This test should be planned and executed in conjunction with NYSEG personn el. NYSE G may charge for witnessing such tests. The anode beds of any cathodic protection shall be placed on the opposite side of the pipeline from the transmission line. 16. Following pipeline installation, the pipeline company shall place markers on NYSE 's ROW identifying the location of underground lines. 17. The grade within NYSEG's ROW shall not be raised or lowered from that indicated on the developer's plan without NYSE "s review and approval of the resulting clearance. p. Mrs. Shirley "tensaerger August 6, 1990 Page 4' 18. This review was based on the preliminary drawings of the proposed facilities that you obtained. Anly revisions should be reviewed by NY EG. Final drawings should be requested from the`owner. f the conditions ;lasted above are agreeable, sign and return the enclosed copy of this .letter. $ineerel g, Cj K. A. t1',RENZE TI Resident Engineer Si nati2re ,.. gn pl/1i A -cam Encl. Cys. »FDF Tomma spa DJCollins BMMcLaud Geoffrey Miller Tompkins County DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING Biggs Building A,301 11arris H. Dates Drive Ithaca,New 'York 14850 James W. Hansom, Jr. Telephone Commissioner oft'lanning Ill Decernbt,-r 1991 (607)274-5360 To: Shirley 'Ia Fr: Jim Skal6y.— Re: Me 'Mo4aO& November 1991 Ref. NYSEG project I received your trierno and have:discussed it with NYSEG as to what options are available. As you are aware the County is not the lead agent on this project. That adr-ninistrative role is being handled by NYSEG for the benefit of all the parties participating. Therefore, any resolution of how to respond fully to your memo will necessarily have to involve the participation of NYSEG. Your letter to NYSEG dated August 14, 1991 indicated that the Town agreed to participate in principle in both the monurnenting and the mapping portions of the project. It was on basis of these letters of agreement in principle on which subsequent planning, and commitment of funds by NYSEG, Cornell, the County and the City has taken place. I believe it was trade clear at that meeting which was also attended by Detx.)rah Dietrich, that the County was not in a position to pick Lip the Town's share of phase 11. While the County is more than willing to cooperate with the Town in assisting it with niap products, under the ci rc urns tances of the agreernent ,,&ith NYSEG and the budget we are not in a position to make any conimitment. I know that the Town is in the middle of its comprehensive planning effort and rnerribers of your planning staff have expressed interest in possible assistance with updating Your ZOningmaps. The map infon-nation front NYSEG would be Of Substantial value in that effort. NYSEG has suggested to me that there may be options which they WOUld consider. I would, therefore, !suggest that direct talks with NYSEG to,explore options Would be to the Towns benefit. The person to contact is Mr. Al Roy, 120 Chenango St, Binghaniton, N Y 13902 (TeL 729-255 1) cc. J. I-lanson D. 1 ietrich D. Klein D. Walker A. Roy, NYSEG OFlp W, TOWN OF ITHACA ~2104}- 126 EAST SENECA STREET, ITHACA, N.Y. 14850 TOWN CLERK 273--1721 HIGHWAY 273-1656 PARKS 273-8035 ENGINEERING 273-1747 PLANNING 273-1747 ZONING 273-1747 TO: James Skaley, Chief Natural Resources Planner, Tompkins County Department of Planning FROM: Shirley Raffensperger,':b DATE: November.25, 1991 RE: NYSEG Project Memo, November 8, 1991 I have received a copy of your memo updating the status of the NYSEG project. The Town of Ithaca was glad to participate in placing monuments for the system and we are convinced that, upon completion, the maps will be an important tool for all the municipalities in Tompkins County. - However, I am concerned about your statement outlining an "agreed to cost sharing" for Phase II. On September 16, 1991 Dan Walker, Town of Ithaca Engineer, met with you and others and stated that the Town of Ithaca could not make such financial committment. He requested that the Town of Ithaca be treated in this matter as was planned for other Towns in the County. That is, upon completion of the project, we would purchase from the County map products as needed. The cost sharing formula was excerpted from another Planning memo, which may have predated the September meeting. Nonetheless, I thought it important to clarify the matter as the County plans 1992 funding for their share of the project. I have not copied the addresses or those copied on your November 8 memo, but will rely on you to correct any misunderstanding of the Town of Ithaca's position, if one exists. copy: Deborah Dietrich Dan Walker David Klein T N OF 11 1 ST N " ,.......,. 2" 1 T � d:CA �..�'' � ""'"�""✓"� d�d�,�.'u�bP"-DC7 � 73-,�� ,� T'C�WN (,PK�,"'--�nI Hud PdJ�+Y27S��� �AEiKTwp Nb �"" A09USt. 14 , 1991 Vice President N Y EG 1 :street NY 13903 14 A 2PI°��x Dear r . Darrach; worth� �� , th �car Town of Ithaca , e City 0� County , � tc)=eher � � TCMPkins ;It LIS an Cornell Usiver i y e New c 11s Ta pr5 1 .. whole County' �"'t�. G"'�"b�: Irp and _te County. is i.t.,ested in thiS joint "Eort' Creating �...? the �``'The TO" Of Ithaca W112. provide OfOrmatio'"' fir h "� �;L�: �r��� r c, r T1 t���.T'��?�'��; m L�t�. �.].t'�' organizations , th- t will x 11planners , groups to work mote efiic'ently and the �;'C7Ib�C1�1�': i ty a thereby benefittindetails 1s t be finalized, o we At this time, them �� still ran ontract �� r i �� ��� to ti`lis project. Ldent that, care nable tO progress made recently, alk";; feHoweverf fie" w ry�y y we can11 t n .gr s n .µL AfMi wi'th time %nd )lancing P1 responsibility ' t ,ct re and each grouptnn ale of thi. project. letter a;, t t 1ndic� t �"a support n r� shared among the This Thi. intc� ,t ,n collected � 1.1 � r��:1 .rttc i ants, very truly yours , Town SuPer"sor AR/n . Floyd Forman, Town Planner FINAL OF 17 TOWN F ITHACA 21 126 EAST SENECA STREET, I HA, A,, N.Y.. 14850 All TOWN CLERK 273-172.1 HIGHWAY 273-1656 PARKS 273--8035 ENGINEER NG: 2,73--1736 PILANNING 273-1738 2trNM 273-1747 March 2, 1.9 92 Mark. Morse 161 West Haven Road Ith,aca, NY 14850 Dear Mr. Morse: Dan Walker, Town of Ithaca Engineer ha:s a otlt<.acMte New York tate Gas and Electric to cd)tai.n an easti.m,.it,er of the cost of as lighting district for the entire length of fest Haven loan. After that ;as received I wil..l srraal you as petition form which, based on the NYSEG information, will include ,=aaa estimate of the annual. chaargEc . If, with tbzit information .in hand, you decide to proceed the petition should be circulated. It must be signed by the owners of at least one-half of the assessed valuation :in the prcaiat'ased district . When 1 serid the petition to yoa;a, l will also :include information c3..,s" to th,e r°ea14.1,1.,1:e''ments for witnessing the signa.rUres r":nand for the witness to Kaalaiac a:rr beafore a:a notary. After tlae; town, receives the recl'Ii re d petition, the "i"c'wn lioaa d will set wind hold a public. hearing. If. the Town Bac irci cieterarrine>s that, all the: requirements of the law have lreen meant, and in general that it is :in the Iaellal.i.c interest to approve the district, the Town Board, may erst,aabla.aa'l..a the; district at that pub.11c hearing. The tmowu;°a woaa.l..ei thein arrange for c°:onst:ralction.. Ilae cost for establishing and operating the district WOUld be as charge to the owners of the property i.n the district and would be assessed annually. This prc.: e"adore is not as C",6'1a1'6i1lic,,'at:,t:ai as it sounds s a3nd as .scion as we have a. coast estimate, yoti and the residents of West, Haven Road can decide if you wish to proceed with the petition. process. If, in the aaaealntlrlae> you have any questions, please contact: ane. Very tru Ly yours, Shirley A. Raf f ensl:aerge.r Supervisor RAR:j1h cc:: Dara Walker Joati Lent Hamilton I olriel-, FINAL TO,WN' OF ITHTCA 126 EAST SENECA STREET, ffHACA, N.Y. TOWN CLERK 273-1721 HIG-31-iWAY 273-1656 PARKS 273-8035 ENGINEERING 273-1747 PLANNING 273-1747 ZONING 273-1747 May 13, 1992 James W. Hanson , Jr. , Commissioner of Planning Tompkins County Department of Planning Biggs Building A, 301 Harris B . Dates Drive Ithaca, NY 14850 Dear Jim; I am enclosing a copy of a resolution passed by the Town of Ithaca 'Town Board Monday, flay 11 , 1992 , approving the Town ' s participation in the NYSEG mapping project. The budgeted amount for 1992 was approved at $!30,000 . I believe that the Town of Ithaca and the other participants will benefit substantially from this cooperative effort. Thank you for your leadership in reaching a mutually agreeable allocation of costs ., The Town of Ithaca is appreciative of the willingness of NYS EG to provide an additional amount for the 'Town of Ithaca ' s share for 1 % 200 scale maps, making it possible for the Town to participate . Very truly yours , Shirley A. Raffensperger Supervisor cc ; Al Roy Daniel Collins Dan Walker Floyd Forman Scott McConnell OF 1p TOWN OF ITHACA 21 126 EAST SENECA STREET, ITHACA, N.Y. 14850 ............................ TOWN CLERK 273-1721 HIGHWAY 273-1656 PARKS 273-8,035 ENGINEERING 273--1747 PLANNI[NG 273-1747 ZONING 273-1747 Town Board Neeting 5/ 11/92 Agenda Item No. 40 NYSEG Mapping Project Resolution No . WHEREAS, the New York State Electric and Gas Corporation (NYSEG) has approached and been negotiating with the Town of Ithaca, City of Ithaca, and Tompkins County to enter into a cooperative agreement whereby each entity would be mapped using aerial photography, and WHEREAS, said mapping proJect would benefit the Town of Ithaca by providing in the densely populated areas of the Town a map with a scale of one inch for each fifty feet accuracy showing buildings, roads, and utilities; and in the remainder of the Town a map with a scale of one inch for each two hundred feet accuracy showing roads and buildings; and WHEREAS , these types of maps will provide important resources to Town water and sewer operations, and will assist the Highway Department to identify right of ways, and in the future will be the basis of a geographic information system and WHEREAS , during the negotiations NY EG has agreed to pay the difference between the original cost of $87 ,000 and $30,000 as the Town of Ithaca share, and WHEREAS , said cost of $30,000 has been appropriated within the funds of the Highway Department, and the Water and Sewer District Funds; now therefore be it RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby authorize and direct the Supervisor to enter into a cooperative mapping project with NYS,E'G, the City of Ithaca, and Tompkins County, $30,000 to be paid by the Town of Ithaca; and be it further RESOLVED, said cost to the Town of Ithaca shall be $30,000 and shall be disbursed and apportioned on a basis of one third from the Highway Department, one third from the Water District, and one third from the Sewer District. MOVED: Councilman Karl Niklas SECONDED : Councilman David Klein DATED: May 11 , 1992 J#n Lent Hamilton, Town Clerk i STUART L BROWN ASSOCIATES, INC. o I N A L 1A)4&t14111^ 1, ^4111 V16)4544520 December 26, 1989 Ms. Shirley Raffensberger , Supervisor-Elect Town of Ithaca 126 E. Seneca Street Ithaca, NY 14850 Dear Shirley: At our workshop meeting earlier this month you inquired as to the status of the litigation that we were involved in as advisor to the Town of Canandaigua . Enclosed for your information is a copy of a recent article which appeared in the Daily Messenger which indicates that the Town and the litigant have reached an agree- ment on the matter involving Onanda Park. We are pleased that the agreement wil,l insare that the Town ' s concerns have been addressed and that the Park is expected to open as planned this spring. Ron and I would like to wish you and year family a happy holiday season and the best of luck to you in your new position. I truly hope that we have the opportunity to serve the Town of Ithaca for many year; to come. Kindest personal regards. Y, S"t art I. Brown President SIB/cw Enclosure c: David Klein ( w/enc ) Susan Beeners ( w/enc) ti w TOWN OF ITHACA PLANNING DEPARTMENT TO- Shirley R'affensperger FROM!,- George Frantz DATE.- January 13, 1 � f; RE: Proposed comprehensive plan program. The following are some of my thoughts on howw! the Towyn of Ithaca comprehensive planning effort should proceed from this point. There are two major tasks I see as needing to be accomplished by the end of 1990. One is a comprehensive plan for the town that can provide Town hoards and staff with the policy framework within which sound planning decisions' can be made over the next one or two decades'. The second objective would be completion of legislative revisions to existing Town of Ithaca lend use regulations.. Both of these tasks can be done concurrently, A comprehensive plan forthe town would focus primarily on land use, including the locations and intensities of specific lana use's; protection of valued natural areas; preservation of a'g'ricultural lands transportation including public trans'i't and other non-auto-oriented forms of transportation); and other land use related planning is's'ues including stormwater drainage and public utilities. In addition to land use a plan would address social issues such as housing, education, and future park: and recreation op'portuniti'es, Essentially this comprehensive plan would convert a set of goal statements for the town, adopted at the beginning of the process, into a set of policies which town boards and staff could use in their day,-to-day decisions.. Concurrently with the development of a comprehensive plan a major effort to revise and update the existing Torn of Ithaca land use regulations, including SEQR regulations, would be initiated. This process would parallel the drafting of a comprehensive plan. It would be tied to the new comprehensive plan however in that any proposed legislative revisions could' be related to the same set of goal] statements which would be guiding the comprehensive plan itself. (Fig. 1) .ti s`i,�' 'ass}5:�:•i,14. '',' l'ssti's�, I. .r ri. IJ Q-_ , ' ; o : j .Is l••MC• i. -,i .1 j:� {J - 1 ' . N rot �•_ ' ;1 11 n,7 �_1! j - -'j i'1'11. v r- . 3 Z: t� 'i W. 1' „i,- I- s' ifr'-i' ,I,fl" tn ` I" V;iFcgopt ;4r•iii i�t{{n�r �, ,_ "s' - 'Wa 1 G. . ,:1 � 1 'i 'As ,`-.Ila i`' 03"mvo 3"m `�IJ .j{_ , _ YS � i`,- it_dk_ I 1' h 7 }(o'f•Si l _ 4 iiIi ,1' i 7: - i in. Olaf .If1:}. s it ! :010 1 a , - W _ , 140 ? 0 EI t�& � v: � ' "30 W '1.+� 1;{ ,.'J —v wrOLYS J V: lot .o n 7 i WOUN tet: 59 it m !!1: r ma r-r, :�;f�-' . ':im � t�"{, •t� ;'r+(r � �.. I1 �Ii/y�' _;,�f' i,rly ,+.;u-�`_ O�i`Iry .� r rr FF - n r -r' 'pry r•` Y n,. ' I 121 4 MAP? 2M70 ,ii'. 1 -0 jy�' _ �11`.i�l' ,`M own . ANN ;l Dir}yY r _ Y 1. � f _• �. - i_ i � .. - � 7 1_I �4!ti '.1 l , .J t � _. r . 'i1.1 i0, VO nlown._ A Yiyqu tial! `_1 1'.:7 . _ t .Ll _ ri-' i-I`z L-•�. Si:i il� i��f1 i 4 '1'_I.`i{<��� s6�-j •:.02S 5:I1 a L_ '&;f ''lii 11 MA 04';2nj '1qiris•.? y,iii;-1 ul } • tl w .n . . Uml _ ,at 100 iii ii7r"tf,jfiC-0 r rJ fps jyG ::mo-, =i�_ o i.', •,;f i,''}V COMPREHENSIVE PLAN GOAL STATEMENTS LEGISLATIVE REVISIONS Fig. 1I Comprehensive Plan First of all I want to reiterate my belief that the process is one that for the most part can and should be done inhouse, with outside consultant support needed for a residents' survey and in the areas of legislative revisions, drainage master plan, and possible water and sewer master planning. Other elements of any comprehensive plan are well within the capabilities of Town staff and facilities, given adequate commitment of personnel resources, With such a commitment a draft plan could be completed and available for public review by September I of this year, and adoption of a final plan by the Planning Board on or about December 1. The problem of finding the staff resources required for completion of a comprehensive plan is not as great as it may seem to many people. I estimate that a comprehensive plan, including any strategic plans which may be done as subsets of the overall plan, would, take a commitment of 2,50:0 to hours of staff time. This could include data gathering, (a lot of which has been done in the course of daily, departmental work), preparation of reports and maps, and public meetings, (AttachmentO A Plan Elements The comprehensive plan would be comprised of four basic elements; 1. 2tatement, Qf Co,mLnuni,tUQog)s, These goals would reflect the aspirations of the community- what it hopes to accomplish over the coming decades- how iit hopes to resolve issues, both anticipated, and unanticipated, which: may arise in the future; and how, it would like! to evolve as times change. Usually goals attempt to ensure that, those things -- quality of life and unique natural resources are two I i i _ 5 + it I , 5 ,I S. 5105 i . 1 s _ r .' - '1' Col. - � :f ''.'if. I.ifrMO ' ., AS 0:07 '+ffiq ijC Iti''-[ ,j. j'_ r ..L F IR .J' _ _r I, i ,t m . 'L . •L j,' � err - +rf1�r�1-.r �- - • .�,�. , r'�, �ii�}�i', �• � � - r�'_Ij -' - Ont =.,-rNym - .fire '`i111� Li IJ s.l`.1 4' _�f ^ _r." 1.t LII�P1 ,1� j•71 r_' _ "i II- 1 _ _ .... . 11'� 4 important examples -- that are generally held to be important by the majority of residents are preserved as the community grows. The statement of community goals would provide the foundation for p lid statements within the plan which the various town boards and staff would use in moping decisions of f eict i ng the future of the Town of I thaca, 2. Inventoiru., The inventory is the data collection phase of the comprehensive plan. It essentially, provides an overview of the town at this point in time, and provides the basis for analysis of opportunities and constraints which may face the town and the various options open to its. Included in the inventory are mapping of existing natural and cultural features, compilation of demographic data, existing municipal facilities and infrastructure, as well as identification of planning issues and potential problems which the Town may be facing. An important element in the inventory process would be a survey of town residents to solicit their concerns and attitudes, as well as to collect demographic data. 1 anal Usis. The data compiled during the: inventory phase must be analyzed prior to the development of a plan. Opportunities and constraints are identified during this phase. In addition options available to the Town are assessed. 4, Rin The plan of course is the end product of the preceding three steps. As stated before such a plan would focus on the land use and social issues the Town of Ithaca can expect to face in the coring decades . Basically the plan would comprise a set of policies reflective of the goals adopted earlier in the process and the opportunities and constraints revealed through the inventory and analysis steps. The goal statement portion of the comprehensive plan should address specific townwide planning issues. They should be as concise as possible -- limited toi one sentence -- and be clearly stated. after each goal statement, a brief one to two paragraph rationale would follow. Exam pl_g, GOAL! It is the goal of the Town of Ithaca to preserve to the agricultural resources of the town for, the use of future generations of residents. RATIONALE Agriculture has long been an, important, ellem�ent in the, �1 J ell �� : :' ur r_ l� ,rt _ �: ,:Tj-;I,'i_If.r•' ll-,,1 i`y.�f' - .f ti. -Iti•! •. -: ' v . �' ,-. �� ,r' Ili 1 ..' __,r" _ s ..r -. ' .. .�. � � +fin., •Ir;r _ r_ :"'' _I :.'i11 i� �., ., .. _. .r ��, - ,• F'_YJ�tf�'i_.I iriI r -"��'�r` �. -I. ;� •r'i L , •��� li I� ,. •I.. r J', '.ri. �_I ?: - - ��Ir� "_. �'-'�i� 1- f�11 !. � _�•'-'��i -- ;,'r .lr ,.!".f`I YI, fr .11+ C r_"- I `t"•,.' t' Crr�r' '� 1 a i i '��a.•J 11� .. �1�.'ii�; ,� 'n f .,-.I ; ? IC-I��I C,.71 „ j it s � _ - 'i J -r 1, 7~_I,LS 1:1? 1•� � ',. `.'I!Y 1{'r ?�� ICt� 'lit ,- 1 ,'.. � I�!"1:�L r� town, in economic terms as well as in establishing character of place for the town, although today agriculture has a reduced role in the local economy, it still remains an important andi viable economic sector in Tompkins County and the town. Given a continuing irreversible loss of agricultural lands across, the United States to development, soil erosion, and other factors, agricultural land in the town must be considered a valuable asset to'be preserved wherever feasible for the use of future generations. It is important, that the rationale statement be limited to defense of the goal statement. No discussion of potential options in achieving the goal should occur at this point. Such discussion gill happen in the Plan stage, where the specific policies and options will be outlined. I envision the Statement of Community Goals being drafted as soon as possible in the process, 'for two reasons. The primary reason is that the goal statements would provide the, foundation for the parallel comprehensive plan and legliislaitive revisions that would follow. The second reason is that they would be included in the survey of town residents which planned as part of the comprehensive plan development process. This would give residents, the opportunity to review the goal statements and comment on them prior to their adoption by the Planning Board. A section of the survey could be centered on the goal statements For example: Question — asked you to list the the four most pressing problems you believe the Town of Ithaca will face in the coming years. Please tell us, how well you believe the draft goal statements would address those problems: Statement * I NA 1 2, 3 4 5 Statement 0 2 NA 1 2, 3 4 5 Statement * 3 NA 1 2 3 4 5 (Cont.) (NA = Goal statement not applicable; I =! very poorly; 5 = Yery, well, etc.) In addition to soliciting resident opinions and attitudes toward certain planning, issues, the surveyi should also be used to gather basic demographic information such as household size, number of children, number in school, etc., preferred forms of recreation, and modes of transportation, among other subjects. iptlopt I .iJts 'Ir tJ i! 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E:i�J�l a•'' '� ;iri: ..� ` ,��1�,; , .,i,. .• ,—:� nr.e_ . r .il��'•r'1� H, .�,r 71�1-i���lfll I' I' 1�� Jri'�Il.i =�''{ ;'!SIIJfi'.� _- ;rl- _ IFFY .I --I 1 n4 ICI I•Itoo; k-i. �' ;u `o -=u: _ _nlqr 1 , 1�-lG.lf l:l_ i _ }JVf1 Il�S. .1f� �I'�+s'I._ 1 •.,.i vG 11i�^ I'� L. ,� I 1 It—¢. t,.' 1Q S, •vuO91101 m w7•`O i l'I';.P iOYgr i '.,'.I 'i nsdwyn Plan Timeline 5 Attachment A shows the proposed timeline for drafting the comprehensive plan. Bri ef I y it calls for the adoption of a set of goal statements for the Town of Ithaca by June 1, 199 , development of a draft comprehensive plan through the summer; followed by a period of public comment, debate, and where required revision of the draft plan; and finally adoption of the plan by the Planning, Board in early December. Figure 2, provides a schematic sketch of the comprehensive plan development process. INVENTORY SURVEY AND ANALYSIS GOAL DRAFT PUBLIC STATEMENTE r PLAN COMMENT I D RAS PLAN AN] -J "7 PLANNING FINAL PUBLIC BOARD DRAFT COMMENT II ADOPTION PLAN' Fig. 2 Division of Labor Responsibility for overseeing development of the plan would rest with the proposed Comprehensive Planning Committee. Additional review and guidance to staff and the Planning Committee would be provided by the newly created Conservation Advisory Council, especially w,ith regard to those portions of the plan which address issues of environmental significance, and where relevant would also be solicited from the Tompkins County Planning Department, city planning, the school district, and other agencies and organizations which may be able to provide such, input. The Planning Board will adopt the comprehensive plan upon its completion,, and be Leadi Agency for environmental review. C7 parr' c jr ye: to, —e4 - `( 2 , , 4 !-1 F- I' 13 -1. CUM . ;;w 1In vl anal 00" 0" 7 R ,0 _ Wwr .ry •r •l• rC i��.. r _} •5�i` ,rf :.1.1 M VAN i _ 5"�fr�l•' - i jr y _ ,:l.- t -�_- 1._ .._ .-— -- --• —s-. �- -, - — - -. 4!r' V n, 2y .. q_ ri .,ir: * {'-ice{ . _� � ''ir }.•�s _ ._ I I' T•t L _r� fQ • -• ( 4 :7 �T{. _F� _1 • -pt,-rl i.-,sM1v .F•. rtor !ou" 1 Am- -1110m; -;f10m; 11sel Y.'f""i lj}i`Z'S9 Us 4" !It,6 47 ' • 7 ' - � '� •.r_li 'i(ii: ;a 1 I�� ,'�-t ;r' r i sly .'_ .. _ ' _. _ ° �.. .'i• _ .. :I Ir . •';�� . 1�_rF.r it _ rL _ r l i`• a i. .. _ . •r_-F � � .. 't, ,rr .� � - .'�_ ! � ire, .i-�_ The task of revising the existing Town of Ithaca land use regulations would fall to the reconstituted Codes and Ordinances committee. Town planning and other staff would be responsible for technical: support to the committees, data compilation, liaison with outside consultants and agencies consultants, and for drafting plain related documents,. Although the bulk of staff support would come from planning staff, some engineering staff assistance would be needed for certain elements of the comprehensive plan, such as development of the drainage master plan component. Public Participation Public participation will be critical to the successful development of a comprehensive plan. In order for the new plan to fully refIect the needs of town residents and for it to have the public support necessary for successful implementation after adoption, a much greater than usual effort must be made to reach out and communicate with the public and to solicit their input. Thus in addition to the survey and the several public hearing opportunities which will be available during the course of the plan development process, other means of soliciting public input will, be necessary. Foremost gill be the use of press releases to inform the public of progress of the Comprehensive Planning and other committees involved in the process. Especially important information will be the availability of various draft documents which the committees deem ready for public critique. A second means of fostering public participation in the process, would be to staff and committee members appear on the number of radio and cable television call in and discussion programs. If capable volunteers were available, a one-half to one hour informational show could be produced for airing on ACC's public access Channel 13. Conclusign The is a very rough outline of my thoughts on how the Town can approach the task of completing a comprehensive plan and related tasks in the coming year. There are many gaps in it, and ideas, which due to time constraints are not fully developed, but I believe it gives a good idea as to how the, Town can proceed. I hope to be able to further discuss it with you, cc: Susan Bleeners `tal,,a.'.I. . . ?4100000 nit su l r q .'T; _ : Vo-k ;? ,c" jrr... _ 'ISM: 1190 s AV c rr:r • `, �� ! 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Im Z3 r in z wi 0* 1 W D: a. qL .1c L3 rL!. CL • 1 ' f 1 � I n 1111 . 1 t j1 • h •A' ' .. _ .51 ,�' �-� :� ;+ .�, '� �11 � iso TOV" OF ffHACA 126 LW$ME"$TRW fTMCA, NEW YM 14M Januar19 , 19�90 Mrs . Myrtle Whitcomb, President G. T.N.A. 233 Troy Road Ithaca, NY 14850 Dear Myrtle : On February 12 , 1,990 the Town F�oard of the Town of Ithaca will be establishing two committees : A Comprehensive Planning Committee, composed of board members and conmiunity representatives, will spearhead the comprehensive planning improvement effort. It will report to the Planning Board and Town Board and wi.11 have initial responsiLAlity, alon(,.l with Town planning staff and a consultant , to finalize a work plan leading to a comprehinsive master plan document; A Conservation Advisory Council will be charged with advising the Planning and other Roards on the environmental impacts of proposed development. It, will also serve as a resource to the Comprehensive Planning Committee on matters concerning the environment, OPErn space , and agricultural lands in the Town of Ithaca . Through the, Town Newsletter , residents have been urged to submit their names for consideration for membership on these twc.,,) committees. As a contact person for a civic association in the Town, you are invited to submit your recommendations . A statement of interest and biographical information will assist th(-,� Town Board in making these selections and should lae sent to the Town Board, Town of Ithaca, 126 East Seneca Street, by February 1 . In addition, a vacancy exists on the Planning Board. Any Town resident is eligible to serve on that Board and I hope you will encourage those of your membership 1,vho are interested to apply to fill that slot. Supporting material should be sent to the Planning Board Chair, Carolyn Grigorov , 126 East Seneca Street, by February 8 . Applicants should anticipate making a pblic statement of interest to the Planning Board February 27 , after which the Planning Board will transmit its recommendation to the Town Board for action March 12 , 1990. If the Town Board ' s efforts to imr)rove planning processes and to complete a comprehensive master plan are to be successful, the, involvement of Town residents will be necessary . The help, of civic associations in encouraging this participation is most important and I hope you will find it possible to assist us in our current efforts . S incerely, ,`)hirley A. Raffensperger Supervisor SAR/nf TOWN 4F ITHACA 126 EAST SENECA STREET, ITHACA, N.Y. 14850 TOWN CLERK 273-1721 HIGHWAY 273-1656 PARKS 273-8035 ENGINEERING 273-1736 PLANNING 273-1736 ZONING 273-1747 March 2, 1990 Ellio R. LeMaro Project Manager Prodecon P.O. Box 6435 Ithaca, New York 14851 Lear Mr. LeMaro: This is to acknowledge your letter delivered to me February 21, 1990. I found our meeting that day most informative and I hope it clarified for you the procedures that will be most likely to expedite the consideration of your proposed development. As discussed, it would seem that a primary requirement would be for you to provide our Town Planner, Susan Beeners, a conventional plat and a cluster plan, both meeting allthe requirements of the Zoning Ordinance and the Subdivision Regulations. That would provide the minimum basis for your clustered plan to be presented to the Planning'Board, at which time you could discuss your desire for any waiver of requirements. You also discussed the possibility of a rezoning application or special zoning legislation, neither of which seemed probable within your time constraints. In your letter to me, you request "modifications" to the Subdivision regulations. Only the Planning Board can waive requirements within certain guidelines. The Zoning Board of Appeals considers variances; a rezoning request can be addressed to the Town Board. The Town Board, as a whole,- is most concerned that Town policies be . developed that -would encourage affordable housing in the Town of Ithaca. As I explained to you, we are engaged in a planning improvement program; housing policy and the implementation of that , policy will be a ccanponent of the master plan effort. I know you appreciate that such a process is not instantaneous and I 91 Ellio R. LeMaro 2 March 2, 1990 understand that you do not wish to delay the Town's consideration of your proposal until such a plan is approved. There will be extensive- opportunities for public participation throughout the planning improvement process. T hope you will be willing to participate; your -expertise in affordable housing should be most helpful. Yours truly, Shirley A. Raffensperger Supervisor SAR/js cc: Susan Beeners Carolyn Grigorov STUART 1. BROWN ASSOCIATES, ING 91 0)4544520 F N A"- w Murch 6, 1990 Ms. Shirley Raffensberger , Supervisor Town of Ithaca 126 EastSeneca Street t Ithaca , New York 14850 RE : Proposal for Planning Services Hourly Rate Schedule Dear Supervisor Raaf.f n ber e r : The purpose of this letter is to clarify our firm' s hourly rate schedule ,and the projected billing for professional planning services to be provided under the terms of the agreement wd,:a' are currently negotiating. Our proposal specifies cifie that we will invoice the "own at a rate of 6�.00 per hour for professional staff time. At the present tim(a our staff includes four professional i, nu l staff parsons ( myself included) that may e assigned to work on the project. Although you have only had occasion to workwith Ruin Brand ;and mug, up until now, both Kathy Dear and Michele To have been with our firm for more than ten years (resumes mem inclosed) . All four of us have had extensive planning experience :anti could ld ma llnifican contri- butions to the Town' s planning program. As Ron, Kathy and Michele have comparable levels of experience , we currently bill for their time at the same rate.tu . While i would normally invoice my time at a higher rate ,, I am willing to provide my time at the same rate in view of the level of commit- ment the `loon is preparing to make with our firm. We do not have any "Junior" pl=anner positions which would normally n r to n lower hou.arly rate. If, during the term of this agreement, we eru to hire additional personnel and ~.assign this per-son to assist i the down we will assign an hourly rate for this person and notify you in advance. If we were t hire >a new planner, l ram certain that the hourly rate would be lower than the billing rate for our existing planning ,staff. I would be willing to incorporate provision in the agreement to insure that the billing rate for new stuff planners would not exceed the $60 rate per hour. March 6, 1990 Ms., Shirley Raffensber,ge,r, Supervisor Page, Two Should you any questions with regard to this matter or would like to discuss it further, please do not he,sitate to contact me. Sincerely, # � tu�a sidrlt I. Brown resic reent SIB/cw Enclosures c: David Klein Susan Beeners Thompsons 1 Snyder Hill load Ithaca, NY 148,50 �f March 20, 1990 ShirleyRaffensper er Town Supervisor Town of Ithaca Ithaca, NY 14,850 IWlello, The south edge of East Hill Plaza is not the place for a new McDonalds!'. That patch. of green is far too valuable. Now is the time to look carefully at the way the Plaza area will be developed in the future, that is before it goes completely over the edge. As a resident of Snyder Mill Road l use the stores at the Plaza regularly and enjoy hawing then close at hand. The addition several years ago of the University Inn fit in well by being set back and wrapped around. But there are major problems with the Playa which need to be addressed before arab° further development is allowed. The Triphammer and Cayuga Malls show 'how, things can quickly get ugly,. The traffic flow control is abysmal. No one knows where to drive and so people drive everywhere. In particular, the entrance opposite Pine Tree Road collides with tlae has station traffic and the southern cross plaza traffic. The former Picture Island kiosk is thrown right in the center just to ensure confusion, When exiting onto Ellis Hollow Road, who has the right of wwa ? ft becomes a moral decision as to whether the egress should be thought of as a driveway and thus ww ait for all Pine "Tree traffic to clear or to give yourself equal, rights with Pine Tree drivers and hope they do the same. I don't think this intersection is in the driver's licensc study manual. This, access to the Playa should be removed. However, the misalignment of Pine Tree which creates two T" intersections is wonderful! It allows an even flow of traffic without a. bottleneck at either one. Traffic accidents are far more frequent where two roads, cross than at T junctions. A small improvement would be to realign the east junction so that it meets a, right angle. This would improve the left turn from west traffic on Ellis Hollow Rd. and. move this junction slightly farther frorn the western one. Most of the activity in the Plaza is presently set well back from the traveled roads and so the visual impact from Ellis Hollow, Pine Tree and Mitchell St is acceptable. I'm sorry but the contrast of sheep grazi,n,g in pastoral beauty on the left and McDonald's billions and billions sold on the right would make my head spin into cerebral soup. Regain some visual control with set-backs, green space and trees. The streets,cape along the northern section of Pine Tree near Ide"s Lanes and Courtside sorely needs attention too. A bike lane through this area for the safety of the many riders would be a wonderful addition. Let's see a coherent plan for this area in keeping with the local character. It is necessary and possible. Sincerely,,, Bruce & Katie Thompson c.c. Susan, Beeners, Betsy Darlington THOMAS J. REIMERS, Ph.D. 3C WiLoFLOw"t Dwvc HACA, NY 14850 1 7 272-8679 March 21, 1990 Shirley Raffensperger Ithaca Town Supervisor Town of Ithaca 126 East Seneca Street Ithaca, NY 14850 Dear Supervisor: I want to express my opposition to construction of the proposed McDonalds restaurant at East Hill Plaza. This restaurant, with the nightmarish possibility of a peripheral parking lot for Cornell nearby, will impact negatively on our neighborhood. Heavy traffic at the intersection where the restaurant will be built already detracts from the area. McD�onalds generates a tremendous quantity o'f easily disposable trash to litter our environment. Just look at the litter around Ide' s and Courtside, by the cemetery along Judd Fall Road, near the former railroad bridge over Judd Fall Road, in road ditches near the intersection of Pine Tree and Ellis Hollow Roads, and in the East Hill Plaza parking lot! McDonalds policy of cleaning up litter within a one-block area (Ithaca journal. , March 20, 1990) will not be sufficient, to curb transformation of our neighborhood into an ugly, unkempt area. I request that the Town Board reject the proposal to operate a McDonalds at East Hill Plaza. On another related matter, when will Cornell or its construction firm clean up the discarded construction materials along the East Ithaca Recreation Way by Maplewood Apartments? There is a pile of left-over material and other garbage at the north end of the Recreation Way near Maple Ave. I have picked up several bags of trash (styrofoam cups, cigarette packages, etc. ) along the trail left behind from the construction and passers-by and hope the Town or Cornell will pick up the larger materials. Thank you. Sincerely, Thomas J. Reimers J, N hh A �V March 31, 1990 3 Snyder Heights ts, Ithaca, NY 14850 Ms. Shirley Raffensperger 139 Pine Tree Rd. Ithaca, N,Y, 1 850 Pear Ms. Paffensperdper°, We are writing to express our concern about Cornell University's plans for de eloprrmernt in the East Hill Playa area, We object to Doth the proposed McDonald's restaurant and the, 500 car parking lot for two reasons. Fi rst,a5- residents of Elli3 Hollow we travel through the Ellis Hollow Rd, - Judd Falls Pd. - Pt, EdC intersections daily, These roadways are already over b u;rde ned,send long li nes at intersections, .near misses,".and fender benders are dail y occurrences, We cringe at the thought of what the addition of commuters and fast food fans will do to the already congested, dan orwous traffic situation. What changes and improvements to the roads and traffic flow patterns does Corrnell propose to make? And,who will pay for such char e.s:p We thi nk it is unwise to proceed without carful consideration of these issues and unfair to impose the costs on mount taxpayer.,,-. Second,we object to the expansion of commercial deyelopmernt unto what is now a rural, residential area. Frankly we are concerned throat Mc Donald's°gill be the, first step toward ma kind Ellis Hol Io ° Road into anot he:r North Tripharmrner. We do not want our nei 9 hborhood roads cluttered with litter, our chniIdren endacndered Irr i ncreased traffic,and our property ~values decreased as our assessments and tares go up!) dna encroaching commercial activities. In regard to fast food restaurants generallr an ' McDonald's particularly,it seems to us that Ithaca has plenty to satisfy the needs of a co m m u rd t of thnrs size,especialIy singe rauch of t hie population is transient (students) The proposed developments will have a signif cant impact on:all residents of the East Hill area, not.just those who live within the boundaries,of the Torn of Ithaca, Therefore we urge youand the Town Board to work, with your counterparts in neighboring towns,to maintain the rlual to acrd character of our neighborhood. Sincerely, Cynthia K.Sherman Paul W.Sherman OF 12, 0 TWOF ITHACA 21 126 EAST SENECA STREET, ITHACA, N.Y, 14850 TOWN CLERK 273-1721 HIGHWAY 273--1656 PARKS 273-8035 ENGINEERING 273-1736 PLANNING 273-1736 ZONING 273-1747 April 5, 1990 Harry Missirian Acting Director Tompkins County Department of Planning 301 Harris B . Dates Drive Ithaca, New York 1,4850 Dear Mr. Missirian: As you know, the Town of Ithaca is now proeparing a comprehensive plan. The first stage of that process involves a survey, of Town residents, which we hope to mail out May 1 . The task of assembling a survey mailing list presents an opportunity to modernize and update our current Town mailing list, which is the reason for my letter. our planning staff is aware of the work your staff has accomplished in downloading the tax assessment, roll into a more usable form for the personal computer. In order to meet our current needs for developing a computerized mailing list and for planning analyses related to the comprehensive plan, I am requesting that the Town' s portion of the database be made available for our use. Our staff has already discussed our needs with Jim Skaley and will be providing him information very shortly as to necessary transfer formats . We are very appreciative of any help that you and your staff can provide to the Town in this matter. Sincerely, Shirley Raffensperger Supervisor Town of Ithaca SR:mb OF 1 TOWN F THC 126 EAST N ECATl EEE, IT AC A, l .`r'', 14850 OWN CLERK 273-1721 1 HIGH!W Y 273-1656 PARKS 273-8035 ENGINEERING 273-17,36 PLANNING 273-1736 ZONING 273--1747 1 May 1990 T ear Town Resident: 1:he. Town is currently involved in preparing as comprehensive plan, As part of the public participation process„ it is very important for us to, hear your opinions on issues facing the Town. The Comprehensive Planning Committee, appointed by the Town Board, is made up of elected and appointed officials and residents from all areas ofthe Town, We hope that a draft plan can be ready by next surnmer. We would Nike your opinions about the Town of Ithaca, present and future. Please take some time to answer this Residents Survey and thea return it in the enclosed postage-paid return envelope. The objectives of this, survey are to assess your concerns about current issues, find out where year think the Town should be in 20 years, provide art early opportunity to participate in developing the plan, and also to collect information which will be used in preparing the plan. You can help us plan theTown's future by answering this short survey, P''lease note: • This information is being collected a tin rno rslyn • We are using computer-readable answer forms in order to reduce costs and to speed tabulation, so Qkase 1`r ll w the -instructions, • There are two answer forms and comment, pages enclosed, please have adult &11t gl: of your household do the survey, ,L°, • please complete the survey and return it by Eriday, Na", "Thank you for your cooperation, Sincerely, Shirley 1~tatffensper er David L. Klein, Chairman Supervisor Corllprehensive Planning C;oninuttee Town of Ithaca Town of Ithaca (If you have any questions or need special assistance, please call George e Fraaartz or John Ci'ramaanske at than "Town Planning Depatriment at 273-1747) (-ORNELL UNIVERSITY tl�IAY 317 DAY HM 1. ITHACA, N. Y 1 �853 :1801 ( kY7) C 25 5-693 Offit e ol 1he zI rmciate 1/�re Pre�idenl FACUMES N 1,NNP',G „ND(:ONSIRU(NON April 27, 1990 Boum Shirley Raffensperger, Supervisor A-li 'Town of Ithaca Board 139 Pine Tree Road Ithaca, New York 1485O Dear Shirley: I'd like to take this: opportunity to follow up on discussions that took place April 13 when you and other local-government leaders met with us for a presentation by ourlanning Office of Cornell's lon.1-ter i land-use plan for P g, n campus. As you know, the plan is being developed in preparation for presentation to the university's Board of Trustees at the end of May. One section of the plan identified, a corridor for the proposed north-south connector from the East Hill Plaza area to Warren Road, as, has been proposed by Tompkins County and the Town of Ithaca for many years. Although the proposed road is a municipal responsibility, the university, at the request of local municipalities, has continued to preserve that corridor through our orchards property which, as you know, is proposed to be, developed for university purposes over the next 30 years. At the meeting, you indicated that there needs, to be more discussion regarding the corridor and the termini on, the north and south ends. If I understood your comment correctly, you don't believe there is the political will within the Town Board to proceed with the north-south corridor as earlier planned by the, Town and County and, therefore, the Town of Ithaca is interested in seriously exploring and identifying other, corridor possibilities; if the area we have preserved for that right-of-way, in your judgment, is no longer the appropriate corridor, then we need to know what the Town's preference is. Based on your comments, we are prepared to remove the north-south connector that we have been identifying on campus planning maps from the master-plan documents we will be reviewing with the Trustees. The next logical step is probably for you and your colleagues on the Town Board to take a leadership role in coordinating planning efforts involving the County and other municipalities, as appropriate, to reach agreement as quickly as possible on a. precise location for the long-proposed connector route, Shirley Raffensperger ' Page 2 April 27, 1990 We would be pleased to participate in these discussions. As we have indicated on many occasions, we have preserved a right-of-way across our land for many years to provide for the eventuality of a corridor and in response to the Town and County's stated intentions. Although it might not be reflected on our maps, the university will plan to keep open the current alignment option through the end of 1991 in the event that traffic studies, community interest, and local governments ultimately determine that the north-south connector then should be preserved. We continue to be concerned that an alternative route such as you mentioned through the environmentally sensitive Plantations could present potentially serious problems for the university, and any such consideration would require the most careful scrutiny consistent with long-range needs of the campus. I hope that, with the Town in the lead, a politically acceptable north- south connector can be identified soon so that the municipalities and the university can reflect that decision in their respective physical-planning efforts. .Sincerely, Paul M. Griffen Associate Vice President cc: John F. Burness James E. Morley, Jr. Frank H. T. Rhodes fol, O OF d2 (�+'`1� � Is- WN OF ITHACA „ 126 FAST SENEGA STREET, ITHACA, N.Y. 14850 � "TOWN CLERK 273--1721 HIGHWAY 273-1.658 PARKS 273--8035 ENGINEERING 273-1736 PLANNING 273-1736 ZONING 273--1747 May 9, 1990 Paul M. Griffen Associate Vice President Facilities Planning and Construction Cornell University 317 Day Hall Ithaca, New York 14853-4393 Dear Mr. Griffen. I have received your letter of April 27, on may 8, come ting on the meeting of local government officials held at Cornell University on April 13. I am somewhat surprised by its contents. In discussing the Cornell. Master Plan., I pointed out that the route indicated on that plan, north of Route 366, which would go through. the Chapel at Forest Hane and a ntmiber of private residences, has never been on any official mag of the Town of Ithaca and, to the best of my knowledge, has never been endorsed, by any Town Board of the Tcwn, of Ithaca. Rather, the "Town has on its official map an alignment east. of the Hamlet of Forest Hane. I did not canrent on any alignment. through the orchard area, south of Route. 366, except as it might relate to the Forest Home segment. I would be much interested in how you came by the impression that an alignment directly through Forest Home had "been proposed by the "Town of :Ithaca for many years", or that it had been "earlier planned bythe Town"' or "requested tom be preserved by the 'own'" or been een ,�h "stated intention"" o he "own, as you indicated in your letter. It is certainly true that any such alignm .nt as proposed would meet with much opposition by residents of the Town and most probably that there is not "the political will within the "Town Beard"' to endorse that route.. However, it does not follow, as you indicate in your letter, that there is not the political will to proceed with a north-south corridor to improve traffic circulation in the area. To say, based on my description of the Town's official snap, that Cornell is prepared to remove frn its master plan, before review Paul M. Griffen 2 May 9, 1990 by the Trustees, all road, alignments, both north and south of Route 366, seems an extraordinary reaction and not particularly constructive. I dial mention to you and the group that met April 13 the existence of a County-sponsored committee, under the chairmanship of County Representative Stuart Stein, including representation from Cornell, that has been exploring for several years a route for north-south circulation improvements for the eastern part: of the City and. Town of Ithaca. During that , there has been no indication fr°an the Cornell representatives that Cornell would only endorse a route north of Route 366 that would go directly through Forest Home. If I interpreted your comments correctly at the meeting that is, at least, your position. If that is Cornell's position, I believe the committee and the ccnTmini.ty at large needs to understand that so that countless hours will not be spent on a futile exercise. I am sure that the planning Department at Cornell has a copy of the Tows. of Ithaca's official highway mala. However, the Town would be pleased to supply you, upon, request, with a copy of that map if you do not have one, Very truly yours, Shirley A. Ra,f fensperger Supervisor SAR/ s c : John F. mess James H. Morley, Jr'. Frank H. T. Rhodes Forest Home Improvement Association Stuart. Stein. CORNELL UNIVERSITY MAY 3�7 DM, HALL PrHACA, N. Y '14853-2801 (607) 255-4393 Office of the Anociate Vice President Fkcmrrus PLANMNC AND CONSTRUCTV,)N April 27, 1990 Shirley Raffensperger, Supervisor Town of Ithaca Board 139 Pine Tree Road Ithaca, New York 14850 Dear Shirley: I'd like to take this opportunity to follow up on discussions that took place April 13 when you and other local-government leaders met with us for a presentation by our Planning Office of Cornell's long-term land-use plan for campus. As you know, the plan is being developed in preparation for presentation to the universi,ty's, Board of Trustees at the end of May. One section of the plan identified a corridor for the proposed north-south connector from the East Hill Plaza area to Warren Road, as has been proposed by Tompkins County and the Town of Ithaca for many years. Although the proposed road is a municipal responsibility, the university, at the request of local municipali ties, has continued to preserve that corridor through our orchards property which, as you know, is proposed to be developed for university purposes over the next 30 years. At the meeting, you indicated that there needs to be more discussion regarding the corridor and the termini on the north and south ends. If I understood your comment correctly, you don't believe there is the political will within the Town Board to proceed with the north-south. corridor as, earlier planned by the Town and County and, therefore, the Town of Ithaca is interested in seriously exploring and identifying other corridor possibilities; if the area we have preserved for that right-of-way, in your judgment, is no longer, the appropriate corridor, then we need to know what the Town's preference is. Based on your comments, we are prepared to remove the north-south connector that we have been identifying on campus planning maps from the master-plan documents we will be reviewing with the Trustees. The next logical step is probably for you and your colleagues on the Town Board to take a leadership role in coordinating planning efforts involving the County and other municipalities, as appropriate, to reach agreement as quickly as possible on a precise location for the long-proposed connector route. .f r, Shirley Raffensperger {' Page 2 April 27, 1990 We would be pleased to participate in these discussions. As we have indicated on many occasions, we have preserved a right-of-way across our land for many years to provide for the eventuality of a corridor and in response to the Town and County's stated intentions. Although it might not be reflected on our maps, the university will plan to keep open the current alignment option through the end of 1991 in the event that traffic studies, community interest, and local governments ultimately determine that the north-south connector then should be preserved. We continue to be - concerned that an alternative route such as you mentioned through the environmentally sensitive Plantations could present potentially serious problems for the university, and any'such consideration would require the most careful scrutiny consistent with long-range needs of the campus. I hope that, with the Town in the lead, a politically acceptable north- south connector can be identified soon so that the municipalities and the university can reflect that decision in their respective physical-planning efforts. Sincerely, Paul M. Griffen Associate Vice President CC. john F. Burness James E. Morley,Jr. Frank H. T. Rhodes t L T*mT� MEMRANDUM TO: Henry Aron Edward Austen James L. Baker Brace Brittain Richard Fischer Carolyn Grigorov Robert J. Hines Eva Hoffmann Robert L. Kenerson Edward W. King David L. Klein Virginia Langhans Patricia Leary William Lesser Frank Liguori Robert Miller Karl Niklas Joan G. Reuning Stephen Smith Charles Trautmann Catherine Valentino John Whitccub Myrtle Whitcomb David I. Stewart James Affolter Bruce Ca]nec Harold D. Craft, Jr. Shirley K. Egan William D. Gurowitz John C. Gutenberger Kenneth E. Wing John E. Majeroni Malden C. Nesheim Robert D. Phemister Lewis S. Roscoe William E. Wendt FROM: Shirley Raffensperger DATE: May 10, 1990 >40c- DATE: recipients of David Stewart's memo, dated May 7, 1990, have passed it along to me. I am, therefore, aware that you have received Paul Griffin's letter to me re transportation issues. z thing it might be helpful for you to have a copy of my response, also. SAR/js enc. Cornell Unl""V`f'rcity University Relations 110 Day Hall Ithaca, NY 1.4853-2801 (607) 2554908 M E M O R A N D U M TO: Henry Aron, Chair, Town of Ithaca Zoning Board of Appeals Edward Austen, Vice Chair, Town of Ithaca Zoning Board of Appeals James L. Baker, Member, Town of Ithaca Planning Board Bruce Brittain, Forest Home Improvement Association Dick Fischer, East Ithaca Neighborhood. Association Carolyn Grigorov, Chair, Town of Ithaca Planning Board Robert J. Hines, Member, Town of Ithaca Zoning Board of Appeals Eva Hoffmann, Member, Town of Ithaca Planning Board Robert L. Kenerson, Vice Chair, Town of Ithaca Planning Board Edward W. King, Member, Town of Ithaca Zoning Board of Appeals David L. Klein, Member, Town of Ithaca Board Virginia. Langhans, Member, Town of Ithacan Planning Board Patricia Leary, Member, Town of Ithaca Board William lesser, Member, Town fIthaca Planning Board + Frank Liguori , MemberTownofIthacaBoar Robert. Miller, Member, Town of Ithaca Planning Board ° Gaal Niklas, Member, Town of Ithaca Board Joan G. Reuning, Member, Town of Ithaca Zoning Board of Appeals PP Stephen Smith, Member, Town of Ithaca PlanningBoard Charles Trautmann, Forest Home Improvement Association / Catherine Valentino, Member, Town of Ithaca Board John Whitcomb, Member, Town of Ithaca Board Myrtle Whitcomb, Grew r thaca Neighborhood Association FROM: David I . Stewart DATE: .M .. .�_ .. 1990 I thought you might be interested in having copies of some recent correspondence about regional transportation issues. If you have any questions, I will be glad' to try and answer them for you. Enclosures cc: James Affolter Kenneth E. Wing John F. Burness John E. Majeroni Bruce Calnec --James E. Morley Jr. Harold D. Craft J'r. Malden C. Nesheim Shirley K. Egan Roberti; D. Phemister Paul M. Griffen Lewis S. Roscoe William D. Gurowitz William E. Wendt John C. Gutenberger ty„, TOWN OF ITHACA � " 126 EAST SENECA STREET, ITHACA, N,Y,, 148510 TOWN CLERK 273-1721 HIGHWAY 273--1656 PARKS 273-8035 ENGINEERING RING 273. 1736 PLANNING 27:3-1736 ZONING 273-1747 Noy 21, 1990 FR.")norable Wixtin A. Lu tear Ass a1.faan 125th District Room ro;a 8, Legislative,ive Office Building Albany, New York 12248 Dear Marty; In resV_inst,,a to your request for t.nfora it.,i.on as to the effect the proposed inTxict fee legislation might laaa ea can the Town of Ithaca, I Irl enclosing a nemo :fr rti our Assistant IRY)wn Planner, Georgi c Frantz. In this perticular e x lea, it has been assumed that there is ptresently as deficiency in the eNisting public improvenents serving existing clevealc pm*,,nt and the cost: of improvements nt has been distributed 50 to existing, 50% to neer development. 7"his would certainly not be the case in all circumstances. Additionally, i.n, this ea arz111aa1..e^, there clues exist as sbid.l .r plan for public improvenents which would predate~ <anyelare:l.ca. �"nt proposal. That p1w-i was, deasigae l to mutest, in part, future needs and l hope that an page 4 of the draft, S 53 1. (c) , that~. requirement would not result in penalty to municipalities wren haveatteempp-tad to "plan ahead", but do not, at thea t., „rr a of enactment, have. the, need for or the resources to implement as plan. A municipality may bay° ea, as plan in place, but one hic;h would be l.arla:l ;ntk;d only as needto lae_�neafit now developtent. ,rhe qene r l natures of our estimates.mate s i as ccrment aa thea ccrplexity of the systen that au: d haa° ea to be seat up to justify, particularly, a buy-in charge ee (S53 2 (aa--h) ) . The system ra s: , fair but. significant resources ru"ld have to be, expended to acc ul.aatea tJ'iee required data. When this legislation passes, it will certainly he to the Town of IthaMacaa' long-range benefit to makes that commitnvnt. I appreciate ycur spcn car hip of this legislation laation aa.nd your continuing consultation ultaation with the Tama of And congratulations at:u..ons can. the passage of the State budget - mail checks, please! Sincerely, Shirley A. ltaaaf'fcarr =arc eKr Supervisor AR/j ens. cc: George Frantz fill July 4, 1990 Shirley Raffensperger Town Supervisor 126 E. Seneca Street Ithaca, NY 14850 Dear Ms. Raffensperger: We are opposed to the opening of a McDonaids at East Hill Plaza for the following reasonss 1. There are currently 8 eating places in this immediate area, sufficient for the needs of the community. They represents a wide choice as to cost and type of food and service. 2. All the present eating establishments have attempted to build in a way consistent with the area. While they may not all be in line with my taste or yours, at least the attempt has been made to consider the appearance as it relates to its neighbors and its neiphborhood. McDonalds has absolutely no concern for neighborhood, but rather simply drops "this year's model'' into the location, the neighborhood be damned. 3. Neither Ellis Hollow Road, Judd Falls Road or Pine Tree Road could by any stretch of the imagination be considered highways. Yet the construction has been designed for high visibility where there are broad roads and high commercial density, to compete with the other "neon palaces''' alongside. & This corner is already a major traffic problem area, as evidenced by the annual announcement of plans to move or add access streets. The additional traffic generated would mean that new roads would have to be built, at additional taxpayer expense. I would not appreciate having that additional, expense for the good of McDonalds. S. This area is essentially still rural in character. Ithaca already has extensive areas along Route 13 and Triphammer Road which have been decorum commercial strips. Ithaca does not need another area converted to this awful visual and physical pollution. As Cornell University owns a great deal of land throughout this Immediate area, can we anticipate the addition of Burger King? Used car lots? For these reasons, please do not allow McDonalds to build in East Hill Plaza. ncerely, it hoary lqa lase an Wormse e", 20 Eagles, ad Road Ithaca, NY 148510 �. „ r� •, v S OF I ruWN OF ITACA TOWN CLERK 273-1721 HIGHWMI 273--1656 PARKS 273-8035 ENGMERING 273-1736 PLANNING 273-1736 ZONING 273-1747 July 16, 1990 Mr,. and Mrs . Douglas 11. Armstrong 121 Honne�ss Lane Ithaca, NY 14850 Dear, Mr,. and Mrs . Armstrong: I have been aware of your interest in the McDonald ' s proposal for East Ifill Plaza . I wanted to let you know that the Town of Ithaca Planning Board will be holding a public hearing on July 24th, 1990 , at 9 : 00 p.m. in the Town Hall Board Room to consider an application for preliminary site plan approval . I hope you will be able to attend and participate in the public hearing. Sincerely, e2 kxrlay Raffensperger Town, Supervisor SAR/rif Ellen Schmidt FINA nCiL 8 Geung rcle Ithaca, N.Y. '14850 July 16, 1990 Ms Shirley Raffensperger Town Supervisor '126 E. Seneca St. Ithaca, '. . 14850 Dear Ms. Raffensperger: I was disturbed to hear that Cornell was planning to arrange for a McDonalds at East Hill Plaza. I live three miles away and do not welcome the expansion of the shopping center to include a new building on an open green place. I read in the Ithaca Journal that the Cornell. Credit Union is seeking larger quarters elsewhere. Couldn' t a McD,onalds - if it has to be added at all and I am not convinced at all that any gain would offset the disadvantages - be located in the already existing building? on the Commons this was done and no new "fast, food architecture " had to (di s )grace the surrounding area. It seems abundantly clear that what Ithaca does NOT need is more traffic problems and more garbage volume to contend with. It seems that the reasons for building McDonalds is for non- necessary human convenience and Cornell. and McDonalds to fill their coffers. Are there any really good reasons? If not, let ' s abandon this idea and think about ways of preserving this beautiful. 'town and its surroundings, not diminishing them. Sincerely, Ellen Schmidt, HIRS H()13 11OVT CA Roacl FINAL Wca, NY 148501 (607) 277-038zi, Sao Jul 14, 1990 LA& Shidow, Raffensperger TIOIATI SUPWIS01' 126 H. Seneca St A Ittiaca, NY 14850, I)ear �14s, Raffipan'is�[..,)ierger� I tvill ble Wttend U1,91 ju,11�7 2 4 'fie aHng of the ltliaca, T(Y�47rl planning 5(:xard lxft Hke V',� �,,,(Aco rny, ov��r t1ir,,, propose(.1 McDonalds at, East FRII Flaz�a, I do not thatthis estabhslirnet,,,t is in the, best intere-st of our Cornn'lunity for a of reasc,,,ins and s�rongly urge, yic'lu tc, plermission for tb(,mr inclusion, at Fa.st Ifill. Plaza. Ue,>n of this request is, appr(",�e:iated, rZ 1c,,tin ,Sr Dians,-? 1,IViessiriger Oskar Schmidt, M. Th, 8 Genun g Circle Ithaca, N.Y. 14850 607-273-4489 Nrim ' !�' , July 15, 1990 Ms . Shirley gaff ensperger Town Supervisor 126 E. Seneca St. Ithaca, N.Y. 14850 Dear Ms. Raffensperge:r: As a businessperson with an office in the Easter Heights area, I ought to welcome the addition of a McDonalds at East Hill Plaza since it would increase traffic., But I don ' t ! Pine Tree and Ellis Hollow Roads arae congested enough at certain hours of the day. Traffic lights would be inevitable with the ri.sk of accidents. The second big drawback would be all the garbage that, wouldn ' t end up in trash cans, but all over -the ground., (Also, does an already choked landfill need mountains more of garbage? ) For the sake of the environment, let ' s not add another McDonalds. Doesn' t Ithaca have enough of them already? Sincqrely,, ,,, Oskar Schmidt Jeanne M. Hirning ,B Genung Circle Ithacar N.Y. 14850 july 16, 1990 F1 111 Alai Ms Shirley Raffensperger Town Supervisor 126 E. Seneca St. Ithacar N.Y. 14850 Dear Ms. Raffensperger: I am the owner of a home whichI purchased because of the character of thearea, rural and yet in relative proximity to as shopping center (about four miles) . Therefore, I as very much opposed to having a McDonalds built at East: Hill Plaza. The vicinity of the shopping center already presents traffic problems which would become muchworse were as McDonalds there. Added problems would result from non-degradeable litter engendered by fast food customers which seems always to be as concomitant of this kind of restaurant. My remarks are made in the spirit of a good citizen who cares about both safety and our environment and are not as reflection of any other motives., Sincerely, auaa Arning A 4 Suptush Lane Uhaca, NY 14850 JWy �8, 1990 Carolyr) Gr1gorov, Planning Board Chairpersorl and 11et'nbers of the Planning Board Towra ithaca 126 East Seneca Street Macl, NY 14850 Dear, Cafl� N write mri (,,ormecUori with the roahmOng Thy 2A mettlng of the Town of Ithaca PlamAng Board, R beiieve that at this meetMq several proposals wIll be ralsed, relating to deMopments at East i1fll Maiza, spe0fically the constru�:,Alon of a 11c Dorialds restaurant arA expxi air rt of the ex I st I ng gasohne service station, As a Wng Me rMent of this area, I should like to voice my o,pposition to these developments, In the twenty one years that, P have hved in this part of Ithaca I have watched the growth of our par"t of town with special interest. V Mr tealf mHe from East KOH Mazar, shop there often, and drive or bicycle past the zwea aa.pproxo matrent' at feast twice each day W—bicycM, vvhidh I do for more than ImIf of the yeaq gives me a special perspective on the trafflMW; in the area, I'ly (,,or�cerns ar,e the f0owmg� Y , Bt,,,)th b�,.isWitsses f:danned depeml on automobile traMc. 2, 1 �'sere is a part�cul,;)rty badly designed intersection at Judd Falls Rd and Ellis Allow Rd, especk-illy fl")e entrances and exits to the existing gasoline statimi I observe many near collisions, M increase In traffic will exacierbate the MUMS; Ws going to be W-rible for MtOMMes and mi ror bRycl-Ats 3, 1 really doWt see the need ror another fast food establishnient in this, area, Fhe msting restaurants, cafes and pizza parlors provide very sindlar, service, N�,,m l suppose that one has to give buslr�iessrnen the opportunity to hang therns(,,,,1ves, sol to c',,peak, and perhaps they have ci,.istomer projections to V)10''p � arn not jwvy, BUt I look at the 000th that once served as a place to Wave of Mm for development, as place that to ever'yo�',ie was cleaNy" doomed frorn incepUun, ar,�d 4 aee the eyesore (and traffic hazzu"d) that is all Mat is left or T And I cail t FwQ�) UhMk, r)g tl,,�at swethMg 11 k that will Nappen YvIth a r1c [)onalds 4 'WhHe one carmot do irmli about that nature of the—businesses that move into exIsting space, I Wnk aRy comMity mUSt think', serlously about. the Me and vakie to the mmuMN of entefpilses that are WR frorn the ground up, i think another IT Donalds adds Jittle to our part of tompl or to the Town of Ithaca as a whole, I UAnk the existing gasoHne staUon Lata addled va4to the area, but I don't MUM< its expansim is wars anted, Ar�(J It wiH attract tr­aMc of a rnaa,,,,Initude which will caUse deterioration of the standard of Mirig in ME' WTOunMngs, 1 LWge the mernbers of the Planning Board to vole against both of these projects Sincerielhy p)urs, R o a W H o f nm a r') cc. Town Supervisor JUL I 141 Honness Lane Ithaca, NY , 14850 July 18 , 1990 Al 1V A L Shirley Raffensper,ger, Supervisor Town of Ithaca 126 E . Seneca Street Ithaca, NY, 14850 Dear Shirley: I am unable to attend the hearing planned for Tuesday, July 24, 1990. 1 am sure that you also know I am opposed to a McDonalds at the East Hill Plaza for all of the many reason that have been listed and also stated. Put those of us on Honness Lane with the other roads mentioned that would be affected by the litter, traffic. I am sure it would also spread over to Slaterville Road and many other areas of the Town. One other item that has not been mentioned is that an establishment like McDonalds will harm the business of other food handlers like, WHATS YOUR BEEF, THE BEST WESTERN MOTEL AND THE DOUGHNUT SHOP. This is difficult for me to believe since, as I understand, these shops pay rent to Cornell for use of their land? I guess you line your pockets anyway you can and the heck withanybody else? Anyway, both Barbara and myself are opposed to this McDonalds at EAST HILL PLAZA, as are almost 100% of our neighbors . Keep up the good work in the neighborhood. Sincerely, Ed. and Barbara Bredbenner 141 Honness Lane w HENRY B. COWAN, J!R. 101 TERRACE VMW DRWE �THACA, NEW YORK 14,800 July 19 , 1990 Ms . Shirley Raffensperger ,l Town Supervisor , 126 E. Seneca St. Ithaca , N.Y. , 14850 Dear Ms . Raffensperger: I am opposed to the construction of a McDonald ' s restaurant at the East Hill Plaza . Such construction or. ld detract from the general atmosphere of this shopping center , and it would add to what already is becoming a center of some traffic congestion at certain times of the day . Sillerely yours , Henry I L July 23, 19,90 Ms. Shirley Raffensperger, Town Supervisor 126 E. Seneca Street Ithaca, MY, 14850 Dear Ms, Raffensperger, I am writing to state my vehe ment objections to the McDonald's fast food restaurant being proposed for, the East Hill, Plaza. Many of us in Ellis Hollow object to the placement of this restaurant on Ellis Hollow Road for the following reasons: L The McDonald's will be placed on a lovely green space in front of the existing group of stores at the plaza. If this green grassy space, across from Co�r'nell's horse pastures, is replaced with a hamburger store, the character of the entire East Hill Plaza will change from a rural shopping area to a "strip"- like development similar to Elmira Road, Does it make sense, in terms of long term planning in Ithaca, to start allowing fast food restaurants to dominate, the landscape in Ellis Hollow? 2. McDonald's is notorious for generating huge amounts of styrofoam and paper packaging of its products. It makes little, sense to me to add a Lurlh McDonald's fast food restaurant, to Ithaca, at a time when so man,y of us are trying to conscientiously reduce the amount of plastic trash we discard and eventually contribute to the environment,, Furthermore, some of this trash from McDonald's is certain to end up in our neighborhood as titter tossed from cars that have left McDonald's. How can Ithaca start an impressive recycling program, thus encouraging residents to stop using non- recyclable products with one hand, and with the other hand support the construction of yet another restaurant whi,ch generates huge amounts of styrofoam packaging'? 3. Last, but certainly not least of y, and many of my neighbors' objections, is the traffic problem. There is already a, dangerous situation at the corner of Pine Tree, Judd Falls, Ellis Hollow Roads and Mitchell Street where the proposed McDonald's would be built, Cars traveling in and out of the East Hill Plaza mix with cars driving to and from Cornell, with the result that in the morning and late afternoon a dangerous traffic situation, already exists at this corner, Adding a new fastfood restaurant to this corner would only make 'this 'traffic problem much. much more dangerous. In short, I and many of m,y neighbors vehemently object to construction of a Mcnald's fast food restaurant on Ellis Hollow Road at the East Hill Plaza. We are concerned about the impact, on our neighborhood of strip-like development in, a rural shopping area, we object to a restaurant which would contribute lots of non-recyclable waste to the environment, and we worry aboiut the dangerous traffic situation which would certainly result if a McDonalds were built here. For these reasons we strongly urge you to deny McDonald's the necessary permits to construct this fast food restaurant in our rural neighborhood, Sincerely, 1 9 j) Robin H. Seeley 33,2 Hurd Road Ithaca, NY 14850 77, r , tl J� l J>„ g f Q� Z TOWN OF ITHACA PLANNING DEPARTMENT aumnm TO: Shirley Raffensperger FROM: George Frantz G DATE: July 22, 1990 RE: Miscellaneous items I Tompkins Community Hospital or . I have drafted a response to George Pfann's letter of July 2, 1990. It is attached. I haven't had time to fully research exactly what the implications if any of the action he's requested of the Town Board. It is something however that I will do between now and the mailout for the August Board meeting. I'll consult with John Barney on the matter if necessary. Do you want to go ahead and put it on the agenda? If the attached letter is okay please let Nancy know. She has a copy,.and she'll type it up and send it out. 2. �&I.leoa Work Study-- Fall 1990 semester. A staffing option for the coming fall would be to retain two of our summer interns for up to 15 hours per week each under the regular academic year College Work Study program. At their current pay rates of$6.50 per hour at the 50S reimbursement rate, two people would cost the Town approximately $1 ,500. Their work assignments would continue to concentrate on the Comprehensive Master plan. I bring this up now because any Town Board authorization would have to come out of the August meeting. 3. Uckietrigh/New Yoft Qpngryatjons prggram for Summer 199 1, 1 met with City Youth Bureau staff last week about a joint City/Town New York Conservation Corps grant ._program for next summer, Through such a program the Town could hire teens for work on portions of the South Hill Recreation Way,as well as in otherTown parks. The program would be partially fund by a grant from the Office of Parks, Recreation,and Historic Preservation. I will be putting together a proposal for the projectin the next three weeks. I hope you had an enjoyable and restful vacation. I'm supposed to be out of the hospital by Tuesday afternoon. I should be coherent by Wednesday. I can be reached at home if you have any questions. July 23 , 1.990 Shirley Raffensperger Town Supervisor 126 E. Seneca Street Ithaca, New York 1485O Dear Ms . Raffensperger, We feel it is necessary to speak out on our views of the proposed McDonald's site in the East Hill Plaza. As residents of Snyder Hill we find it insulting of other residents to make our vote in this decision by saying no . We feel the plan is good and can prove to be educational and rewarding to the kids in the community. McDonald's is known for hiring teenagers and giving them the opportunity to make their own money and learn of the real world. This new McDonald's would give the teenagers in the neighborhood and surrounding neighborhoods a chance at a job. A job will teach them responsibility and give them ideals. If the people who feel that the Ellis Hollow, Pine Tree, and Snyder Hill area doesn't have enough green spaces then why don't those people move farther from the city and town limits. But these people feel the need to have their neighbors living practically on top of them simply because they live in constant feel of vandalism and robbery. This isn't New York City! The people against this plan make us stop and wonder how many of these people have full time job outside of the home? Not the housewife or self-employed type. Or do they have nothing better to do than sit home and think of what to protest next? If they are that type of person that sits home all day or is a housewife or self-employed they should try some day at noon when everyone else has lunch to try and go get lunch and make it back to work or home, in this case, all within an hour. 'That's pretty darn hard. We know because we do this every day, we work full time outside of the home. Thank you. Keep up the good work. We want McDonald's! Signed, Ginger Tomassini Jane Chapman Margaret Backner David Cort c�o 11.t [lines s/" Christina J. Tomassini 230 Snyder Hill Road Ithaca, New York 14850 July 23 , 19940 Shirley Ilaffens,perger Town Supervisor 126 E. Seneca Street Ithaca, New York 14850 Dear Ms. Raffensperger, I am writing in regards to a notice that was sent around to, all Snyder Hill residents , regarding the proposed McDonald's plan in the East Hill Plaza. As a Snyder Hill resident I feel the proposed plan is not a threat 'to the residents or our environment, my reasons are stated below: 1 ) Bringing a McDonald's to the East Hill Plaza will no more increase the traffic than la does. P&C is the biggest reason for the amount of traffic in the East Hill area, because of it being easy to get to for all the residents of Snyder Hill , Ellis Hollow, Pine Tree Road and all the other residents who live in Caroline, Brooktondale, Slaterville, Etc. , the only other grocery stores are on the opposite side of Cornell campus, or downtown. Do we want to move P&C too? 2) Non-degradable litter - If' someone were to drive to the other McDonald's they, would see that the employees walk around the grounds and pick up litter that q_gj�ft pMgXs throw away. No other McDonald's have garbage or litter lining the lawns or driveways of their establishments . No one, wants that for their image. Besides if litter increases around the East Hill area it's not because of McDonald's, it"s because of us! 3) 1 feel , along with others, that McDonald's will not make "a lovely green space into a tacky hamburger outlet" . East Hill Plaza is a combined shopping, center that is all confined in a 30 acre (approx. ) lot. Across the road from the East Hill. Plaza, on Pine Tree Road are big, beautiful fields where Cornell has their Equine Research Center, the Polo Barn and the pig barns. If you travel up Ellis Hollow toward Caroline, there are empty, green, lovely fields on both sides in various places. Page 2 (con't) 4) On the West end of Snyder Hill, the houses are rented to Ithaca and Cornell College .students, on Route 79 there are apartments that are rented to Cornell and Ithaca College students. If residents or the students of these houses want a bite to eat, where is there to go? The people who work in that area have no where to lunch, except P&C with pre- made sandwiches and no-where to enjoy lunch. Or you can travel all the way across campus to the Triphammer shopping area at the mall or at that McDonald's which is so full you wait in line for 20 minutes before you get served. Of course you could always drive downtown and waste 45 minutes in traffic. Also it would be easier for the residents of the Ellis Hollow elderly home to walk over and have lunch. 5) Putting McDonald's in a space that is already zoned for commercial zoning, would save the present residents from having to have their taxes raised to zone it. Also this will bring more money into our community and take some of the burden off it's residents. We must consider how McDonald's will benefit our community as a whole not our individual, personal gripes. I feel the above factors are reasonable and should be considered as well as the factors stated on the enclosed copy of the notice sent to the residents. I would like to thank you for taking the time to read and consider my views. I wish everyone success in handling this matter with the importance it deserves. Sincerely, Christina J. Tomassini r , LIF A R T I R 0....r M E 1 k..d 411 d. U I T I E �r DAM "r µ ry Ati i6 �lr? x d a " �W �` �.w '" "4.s',,, ,.✓Anda,.. m m 'aj nw.. w �Y � wk M,Q, ......... gt WEE ee F A I S2) '74Y 49 July 23 , 1990 Ms. Shirley RaEfensperger Town Supervisor 126 East Seneca Ithaca, New YoYk 14850 Dear MsQaffensperger� I am writing to protest the proposal to locate as McDonalds Restaurant at the East Hill Plaza. Such action would: severely alter the rural character of the Ellis Hallow neighborhood; substantially increase the traffic problem that exists at the corner of Ellis Hollow, Pine Tree and Judd Falls road; and create as severe negative impact on the local environment, In the face of these negatives, and in the absence of" anapparent positives I can only conclude that this proposal is a very L?,,,ad idea and some alternative location should be identified for the next Ithaca McDonalds, Sincerely yours, Robert M, Lewis, � � s niliGY y" tw' Be"fi,ttlYltaP' St'huni n 1"fC!16S i'Cctd�¢ Bart t f� July 23 , 1990 Ible Mrs . Shirley Rffc nspe:*rger. Town Supervisor 126 East Seneca t r e e t: Ithaca, New York 14850 Dear Mrs , It.af fens e"r ge:r d As a resident: of the Ellis HQ:Sl,IC)tia+d area, .i. want to r'e'gister my strong objections ections to the erection of a Mc°Donaea eis fast food outlet at Feat Iia,ll Plazas. I hope Cornell can be blocked in its efforts to lease, ]rind to McDonal s for this purpose, Yours sinccrelY, �w Thomas Eisner TI::c mcyb' dpaper OF Ir tuWN OF ITHACA TOWN CLFRK 273-1721 HIGHWAY 273-1656 PARKS 273-8035 ENGINEERING 273-1736 PLANNING 273-1736 ZOMNG 273-1747 July 31 , 1990 Ms . Laura also 708 Snyder Ifill Road Ithaca, NY 14850 Dear Ms . Jalso: Thank you for your letter outlining your concerns regarding the proposed McDonald' s at the East Hill Plaza. I am passing it along to the Town of Ithaca Planning Board, the Board which will eventually make a decision on the project . As you may be aware, the Planning Board on July 24 , 1990 made a positive determination of environmental significance for McDonald ' s, requiring that they present additional information for additional environmental review by the Town, to precede any action on McDonald ' s ' request for site plan approval by the Planning Board. Because the parcel is zoned for commercial use, that action represents the most constructive way to, address their request and address the concerns of Town residents and the Town staff. I don't know where you might have received the impression that I ''support the proposed new McDonald' s . " As Town Supervisor and a member of the Town Board, a Board which will have no direct vote on the project, I haven't been in a position to participate in any vote on McDonald's. But as a resident of the Town and of Pine, Tree Road, I 'm aware of the possible negative impacts of a McDonald' s in the proposed location and supportive of the Town staff ' s recommendation to the Planning Board that they require further review, before taking any action. I think your point that McDonald " s might be the object of a boycott if they were to open in the proposed location is one that you might wish to pass on to McDonald ' s for their consideration. Sincerely, Shirley A. Raffensperger Town Supervisor SAR/nf xc Planning Board w/attachment re, 708 Snyder Hill Road Ithaca, NY 14850 July 23, 1990 Shirley Raffensperger Town Supervisor 126 E. Seneca St. Ithaca, NY 14850 Dear Ms. Raffensperger, I would like to ask that you reconsider your support of the, proposed new fcl onalds on Ellis Hollow Road. There are many valid arguments against the construction , and many of us feel these arguments against another McDonalds far outweigh the reasons for the fast-food restaurant. There is no need for another restaurant, much, less another McDonaIds. East Hill Plaza, the proposed location of this new establishment, already has several dining options. There are What's Your Beef and the Station, well established and successful restaurants. :huskers and Mister Doughnut round out the dining possibilities in terms of selection and price. People whoparticularly favor Mc!Donalds food already have three places to choose from! Another concern is the inevitable increase in traffic in and around the plaza. Until now, stop signs have sufficed to prevent traffic jams. Another source of traffic on and off of Ellis Hollow Road would be hazardous, in addition to being incredibly frustrating. We would also like you to consider the nature and atmosphere of the current plaza--tasteful and unimposing. A fast food restaurant would make the entire area tacky and unsightly, By allowing the green stretch of grass to remain,, East Hill Plaza is kept open and inviting. My final, point for consideration is the attention that this proposed McDonalds is receiving. Most people, particularly those who live in the area, are strongly opposed to the building of this restaurant. Such protests, before construction even begins ensures the restaurant of a boycott should McDon,alds ever open its doors on East Hill Plaza. Sincerely, Laura Jals6 7�77771' wm 44 1 (All "Al �'.. At-post tWM,-p Y Roinald L. Brand Stuart i. Brown Associates, Inc. 499 Ncq,th PlyrnouthAvenue Rochester', New York 14508 Dear Roni Thank you f'or passing on to rne a copy of your iletter to George Frantz with a revisle(J tirneline fir the Town of Rhacia Comprehensive Plan, Because this revision was requested by the group that met with you and Stuart Brown on October, 110, 1990, d will pass on thait material to thern for, comment and for" arily suggestlons for. revistion, By copy of this letter, i'rn asking for those conirnents preceding the Coni pirehensive Planning Co mitt rneeting on October 23, 1990, at which time fou requested that George take the rievision to the entire COnIrnittee, 1 note that the rllajor revislon to the adoption timellne Is a shortening ofthe cornmIttee, boards and public conirrient time, i assume that your eixperience in sirrillar processes leads, fou to believe the time outlined wHI bile, sulf f j C i enL AddItionally, It Is nc,lt clear to me whether the deitali ed w,ork plan includes an, addRional involverent by your firm Iri exc,ess of ttiat authortizeld prevIously, it would be helpft.,j], for bUdgetary reasons, for the Town, to no thiat, G ilook forward to seeing YOU on the 23rd. Very truly yours, SR dopy; Carolyn ter Agoro v David Klein JW)n Whit cornib Karl Niklas i iEMORANDUf-i TO. Johri 'Whitcomb, Chair, Conservation Advisory Couric i l FROH. Shirley Raffensperger RE; Horitorium, CAC discussion DATE: November i , 1990 " fter considering the CAC discussion on October 25, 1990 of the moritoriun-► issue, f have decided to ask John Barney, Attorney to the Town, to review and to make any necessary changes to the draft local law presented to the CAC, I believe it would serve the Town well to have that law in a condition to be pursued promptly should development pressures accelerate. I hope the CAC will consider this a constructive response to their concerns and that Dooley Kieffer will make available to John Barney the wealth of material she assembled in support of the draft focal law. copy: John Barney of I,% TOWN 4F ITHACA 126 EAST SENECA STREET, ITHACA, N.Y. 14850 TOWN CLERK 273-1721 HIGHWAY 273-1656 PARKS 273-8035 ENGINEERING 273-1736 PLANNING 273--1736 ZONING 273-1747 November 26 , 1990 Mrs. Constance E. Cook, President Glenside Neighborhood Association 494 Five Mile Drive Ithaca, NY 14850 Dear Connie: I have finally accumulated enough material to answer most of the questions you raised this summer on behalf of the Glenside Neighborhood Association. ' 1 . Water Extension. I am enclosing a memo of a meeting Dan Walker and I had in Coy Glen July 12, 1990. I believe that the plan to provide water taps from a 6-inch branch line to the houses on the north side of Coy Glen met concerns about increasing pressure to those properties. 2 . Hull Appeal . The Town of Ithaca has appealed the Hull decision to the Appellate Division. The appeal is scheduled to be heard late in November. 3. Old Glenside Subdivision Plan. According to John Barney, Attorney to the Town, no action taken by -the Town in obtaining an easement through this property will in any way affect the validity or lack of validity of the old subdivision plan. No application been received by the Town for the parcel . 4 . Paths or Sidewalks. A sidewalk along Floral Avenue and Five Mile Drive was one of the early alternatives reviewed by the Town for the State Cayuga Inlet Trail, Phase 1, between Cass Park and Buttermilk Falls State Park. The City met strong resistance from two property owners when 'they attempted to obtain easements to locate the trail along the west side of the flood control channel. The trail was redesigned to run on City-owned lands on the west side of the flood control channel and then westward to the east side of Floral Avenue and Five Mile Drive. Presently it is my understanding, from information received from Jon Meigs and Bob Gonet, that the City is supporting a trail to be located on the east side of the flood control channel, with a very expensive bridge crossing the channel near the fish ladder. According to Town staff, the Town has not been engaged in any trail routing discussions for five years . There is a possibility, in conjunction with the Route 13 project, that the trail issue will be re--examined and the Town will ask that the Floral Avenue route Mrs. Constance, E. Cook -2- November 26 , 1990 be looked at again as least expensive and most beneficial. The Town did make a request in July to NYS DOT to mow along the State highway and they complied with, that request . 5 . West Hill City By-Pass Route. In 1989, Trowbridge Associates completed the West Hill Faster Plan for the City. That plan concentrated on circulation, platting, and open space in the City. Also shown was a proposed by-pass road just outside the City [map attached] . According to City Planning staff, the plan was never officially endorsed or adopted but, was tabled, pending neighborhood input which has, not yet occurred . Town staff was involved in discussions with the City re a similar plan several years ago, about the time of the Route 96 decisions by the City. one plan discussed by representatives of the City, Town and County was the development of a road from the vicinity of K Mart going westward, crossing the flood control channel just north of the fish ladder, then climbing the hill north of Glenside . it would then head north, eventually connecting to Route 96 next to the, West Hill Fire Station. There was no Town Engineer in residence at that time to offer any assistance in feasibility analysis and City Engineering did not pursue the matter. it is my understanding that this plan was considered in conjunction with a Plan B or Plan C for a new Route 96 . Since those options have been rejected, it appears that the "West Hill Connector" would become a regional by--pass road, something I don' t believe the Town should or would support. 6 . Southwest Park . For several years, the Town budgeted monies for this park and did some design work. The Town Board endorsed the land alienation/substitution concept [see attachedl . Since then, the City has had problems fulfilling State requirements and the project cannot proceed until, those difficulties are resolved. The Town remains committed to proceeding with a Southwest Park when possible. 7' . Bus Transportation. The Transit Incentives Subgroup of the, - , , Downtown vision is n Taskforce discussed this request at a September 3S , 1,999 meeting. Bernie Carpenter from Ithaca Transit is to report to the group on the possibilities for transit extension to the area. 8 . Extension of Reduced Speed Zone . I am told that in the past the Town has petitioned DOT for such a reduction and the request was refused. As discussion of the proposed changes to Route 13 proceed, the opportunity to make the case: to reduce the speed limit to the junction with Route: 13 should, occur and the Town will discuss the need for that action with NYS C.T.D I am also enclosing some information on the DOT proposals for Route 13 improvements for the Glenside Neighborhood Association' s information. As you will note from the attached letter from Susan Mrs. Constance E. Cook -3- November 26 , 1990 Beeners to Richard Simberg, the Town expressed a number of concerns to DOT and requested an opportunity for the Town Planning Board and other committees to comment on their plans ., We have not received a, reply to that letter. Please let me know if you wish further information on these or other matters of concern to the Association. Sincerely, e"14"t" Zy" Shirley A. Raffensperger Supervisor, Town of Ithaca SAR/nf enclosures Copy: George R. Frantz Acting Town Planner MEMORANDUM TO- Shirley Raffensperger FROHi Pat Punger DATE: December 3, 1990 REt Planning and Zoning Board Members Compensation My research through the Town Board, Hinutes and payroll record,s has provided the followin . of eventst 1966-Annual Budgett no monies were appropriated for Zoning or Planning Boards compensation. At the September, Town Board Meeting, Noel Desch requested funds for Planning Board expenses in the 1967 budget. 1967-The approve,d Budget appropriated funds for both Planning and Zoning Boards as Compensation and expenses, not as salaries. January 1, 1967 both boards were paid at $10.00 per hour on the payroll. I saw no Town Board mention regarding payment for meetings from in the minutes covering 9/66-5/67 . 1976-Town Board Resolution specifically mentions the per meeting payment when it increased the compensation to $20 . 00 per meeting., 1984-Board members changed to payment on voucher with an increase to $25. 00 per meeting. 1985-,Increase to $30 . 00 per meeting. 1988-Board Chairs increased to an additional $5. 00 per meeting. at s changed to $!50 . 00 and $55 . 00 . I have not come acros5 a resolution for these changes and would suppose that since they, are included in contractual expenses, any documentation would be found with budget information. I believe that Henry Aron re!quested this increase for the Chairmen from Noel Desch after the budget wa5 passed. After drawing a blank, I enlisted, the aid of Nancy, Linda and Jean but have nothing further. s �, T �. A M �� � � � �. �._ �,r, � . IKII".Lew V,. 11=lWee, Uounciiman Noel Desch, Councilman Robert N. Powers , Councilman Catherine A. Valentino, Councilwoman Shirley Raffensperger, Councilwoman ALSO PRESENIT: James V. Buyoucos, Town Attorney Lawrence P. Fabbroni, Town Engineer/Building Inspector Robert Bonnell, Assistant to Tovn Engineer Robert Parkin, Highway Superintendent Barbaraholcomb, Planning Board Chairwoman Peter Francese, Zoning Board of Appeals Beverly Livesay, County Representative Robert O'Malley ('Beaujolais Restaurant) Willis Hilker, Developer, 275 Burns Road Representatives of the Media ABSENT* Victor Del Rosso, Councilman APPROVAL OF !s.,INUTES motion by Councilman Powers; seconded by Supervisor Schwan, RESOLVED, that the minutes of the meetings of December 8 and 31, 1975 be approved, as presented. 'Unanimously carried. APPROVAL OF NE14 POLLING PLACES Motion by Supervisor Schwan; seconded by Councilman Powers, RESOLVED, that this Board hereby approves change of Polling Place in Election District No. 1 from the NursesRecreation Room at the Tompkins County Hospital to the Hermann M. Biggs Memorial Building , Room 114 . Unanimously carried. Motion by Supervisor Schwan; seconded by Councilman McElwee, RESOLVED, that this Board hereby approves change of Polling Place in Election District No. 4 from Riley Robb Hall at Judd Falls Road to Ellis Hollow Apartments, Community Room, at Ellis Hollow Road. Unanimously carried. REIMBURSEMENT FOR ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS MEMBERS AND MEMBERS, OF THE PLANNING, BOARD fir. Fabbroni noted that the decisions made by the Zoning Board of Appeals are ,very important in terms of Town zoning and the effect on communities. The members of the Board often visit Sites in question in making their decisions in addition to attend- ing meetings , and they are most conscientious in their work. In view of the importance of the work done by the Zoning Board of Appeals, Supervisor Schwan recommended that the reimbursement be changed to some amount meetin2 attended. Councilman McElwee recommended $25 . 00 per meeting attended. Supervisor Schwan said yM " w Town Board Minutes - 2 -- March 8 , 1976 there is sufficient money in the budget wander Planning and Zoning to cover an increase, and them: are contingency funds as well. a The Town Board received a resolution from the Zoning Board of Appeals (dated March 3 , 1976) requesting that each member of the Zoning Board of Appeals of the Town of Ithaca receive $25.00 per meeting attended. After some discussion the Town Board settled on $20. 00 per meeting attended for Zoning Board of *ppe is members and Planning Board members, and acted as follow,as m Motion by Supervisor Schwan; seconded by Councilwoman "'Valentino, SOLVED, that remuneration for each member of the Zoning Board of Appeals and for each member of the Town Planning Board shall be increased from $10. 00 a month to $20.00 for each scheduled meeting attended. Unanimously carried. C ERACC HE T FRANCHISE Councilman Powers said it appears the Town has whatever information it will get from, the State Television franchise Com- mission. Be read a letter dated February 10 , 1976 addressed .to the Town Clerk. Supervisor Schwan said the letter refers to another letter which indicates as far as the New "fork State Cable Commission is concerned, a municipality with a franchise with a television cable supplier may negotiate with the supplier for an increase in the remuneration under the franchise agreement, may negotiate changes in the contract, or negotiate an extension policy, for low density areas, but no matter what the Town Board does , it does not become effective until the Commission has ap- proved it It was agreed the Board would have a work session to organize all available information, and come to a decision with regard to :revising the Ceracche Television franchise agreement. Rome box comes under the same agreement which is subject to ap� Proval by the Cable Commission. Councilman Powers recommended that before a work session is scheduled, fir. C;eracche' s proposal for extensions in low density areas ought to be studied by one or tWo Board members , taking into account recommendations on hand from;; the Cable Commission, so there is something coherent to work with. The Board agreed it is difficult to interwaret the. C;eracche Proposal which requires close study and raises several questions. It was agreed that Councilmen Powers and McElwee would make a pre- liminary study of the Ceracche proposal prior to a work session. T. AZ,ISFER OF FUNDS Smanervisor Schw,ran furnished time :Board with a list of pro- 0sed 1975 year-endtransfers of funds . He noted that the reason i1-" 1, 1 ---- ^4 R"4. #.w Ptx 1 m r a ww r+r! r 3 n r ti+r tangy , +-I-" 4- 4-T.7n .w. the itu " F-t r r thr- u n t c f w, . ": -,r f'x^ Frank R. LiEucn'ri, Chairman of the, r nt r lth�-ca Regl ra - 1 Ela*'a` Beard outlined a plan whereby the GIRPB would emplcy the servo fiof a x rrf s i nal lnl �nrner who w ould available on consult basis t nuT i i a liti s who fns rti ifn t in t� Regional The P�egicnrn l Eco rd hes sufficient funds to f ira ray the Plan ,one year and Supervisor Kerr felt the town n should Flso < rti f for gat ' Best a yevr. The Pla nrinBeard c s laud e wry s d nn�nt� ll wr 000 to E "i ra�:'l Planning Bo r�� ; �;5CC.as xx nses : cr the Tom, Planning E r,d �-n� 1C°CC . to the: l �I n R Pla n n.ir� Board. to all n,. for � dv rn d ° 011 ,'aster r1r'Tn f"w r t G'4w;n. supervisor Kerr offered the following wirng r olutio n. µ,, nd en v y its ao RE�OLVED that this To d does hereby prelr(- 'tW ve �-,, st iftis town thefi-sr°ed l e e . rnd. V a, beginning. on "p rnu ry 1, 1 �, the itemized stP t Tent of t�� re7e-iu 116 r rnditure a e� Yw� �°' ,"e.r d ;, COPY�' Of wM� iC'ib is rrPd 14 8 , rt f these,- minutes and ' s , r 1 a. FLET iiEE EES CL EE, that t"-i s o rd s" 11 Ot t t h O' clock P. F. on Thursday, N2 v tnb r 1 ,, 1966 Ft the own of 1t 7 Cf f`i , 108 E. Green St. , City` of 1th-c , for the purr f wn ri n. P rs aTn f 'r or sFc I n t item r it -m t , r irn, grad , iv 1 n N E rP 'IfEP�EE RESCUED, t t the Town Clerk 'r mortice of .ucn public riTn i n tine m n�nTn�r ��rc v id. d In Sect. , tira . !1 ted ornd shy 11 t , Pc.w«n l. wr , � Tnd tt raea such r k l i d in the It"n ce Jourrnarl .t i est twice. Seconded by C'cuncllmn Gordon 6 Ayes _ Kerr, B0xv=r, Gordon G Noes - C Carried . F Ty N p 1 ct� ,r fi t^rt 1. Wt l.� �s rT�, c°�-».d"„�.inIstr- tor i,"„„f C Gr t �t s '�1 ,.yam C -�- s P t1 cr Inst, r,a l- for s�':,n:,k irnss C unt ;' P'w of �' f h..,. X f tC rnsd: tic Tx irnsur-roc " t be �� id in � fi t:. _ t, t to t?n- Clen Falls "ern tan 1-47 ttrlrivt carrier � � � t1 Cc. ) TMc: fir tens e,tirnueti on naf` t c�1d "utu l f` lrysurTy ` . supervisor r r rr icl that thecounty an 252 + �a r4 u';t �s n assume the emcunt due under tin cold p1.�Tn <. r�d t n� t t t t'e' r ,soo nsi"�vl fear arn1y theportion dui the �riv�t# �°T er AS, FZ v efi,r r f' mac_ u t donti.c n: 'E-Hidif the "moi. c,,;.wn of Ithaca, encs r.w�� rid � s��sit m of the -rrct-,is of load included. In the f"o11cn inn fia e is t 'Districts : t s r '� at Zuth Fill , . r :-ush, 7 t the rInutes cf the 'y 1. Jul1 ari,I tr.pµ 'uF t �t 1, --,7, r,� meetIni-s be Ep rcvp-d . r- n A ty f-oL�nc I I m. e r , yer cnnd T.F 'k F r CP rried. - �%-TCI A!, PIAT,�N`110 BCI.-'.RD P :TFACA N ELjrerv-I ,,:--r Ferr notified the E"cr,rd that lie had received the hert Mueller from th e Cres tsar lth,-,ce e Re-Ionel Planning .6ns c 7 of YcFl,.-ee Prrived. TV 'FRANCH-','::F -rvlsor Krerr tic1c; the E:o,,,,rd the,t he h,:,,-! received a, letter on be-helf of the Ceracche TV Corporation --ostInF, ccnsideretion of a rene,,wal of the TV Franchise. The the 'eihts e� decided to delpy decision until ill of C,Fyui�, h E� ,4 t,—Ir contrect . CF 1%'ATER ANID SFI%�FE TO RID'7yECRFST RCAD a rvi or a err reed fetter from Robert Fels in reE-c-res , the extension of water and sewler services to the Fla f--ecru.--st Road �,I* -n ansi-;er to Xr. Reerala ' s request for a 2.eel petition to Lunerviscr Kerr stated that they heve been preps red by r-ey &nd thy: t cost estimates have been prepared by the r. eers , but until such time as the perent district has received va of -Y. Y. ',tete Dep t . of Audit and Control neither would be A '-eIter from N.r. Courtney Crawford , Chairman of the Cornell ry, 71 L nance Cornmittee ssked the Town to consider an appropric-tion : $18 --10. 00 for the town' s shFre of the 1967 expenses, of the try. The -;-.oc-rA- i-:111 consider the request when drawing up the ""bra`'" awn � F��� � '�" � , � � . Desch, Chirmen of the Toiv,-n of ithace P'lanning r ,,,ed the Tolvn Fc,-,rd to consider a budget for 1967 that would . ,npy for the hlrinp- of ern ex7erienced plenninF consultant ; A 11 PlannlnEcErd expenses and also salary for a Town Fn sneer, ZU-,rvlsor Kerr said he was nct certain the town *:ants to do -"(,It they -mI(.,*ht consider contrectInf.- with a licensed planner eertw- in i obs . I-It-,ch Town For rd membFr wrs given a copy of !,Ir. S recuest. I�OETHFLST C'-'.ncll-, an 2IFkf-,,r felt the should be awpre that dr2ins:F,,e n:n exlst f t-hF- norther-,st of the town �:here Xr. 1: -7 1 n —7 t h e r,-. 1.n s e e b e,I o z C F . Tc- nv c. ch r v c- c� r, w F e r I s sr t c, E-n E n t 1.n t he.,,n. C cnt ccFrols a t �,:n n hr: ve cv� sLi .,r ch nrcbr: 1 -r.L Counciinan Dunle-r -cr i.i pdvlce. X.r. Dunlap se id he fe 11-1 ill Ovcon nfed e of I%ibllc '.' he To;,n may need 21 lVilkhas,Road Roger R, Sibley Ithaca,gyIqcw York, 148'5101 1".recutive Director 4191 � Y Fermi w Jlk, fi pV February 7, 1991 ,.. Ms. Shirley Raffensperger Supervisor, Tom of Ithaca 1261 Seneca Street Ithaca, NY 14850 Dear Ms. fe rger: The Special Children's Center is in the process of developing a residential program for adults with developwntal disabilities. The hcue ill be . intermediate care facility, funded by Medicaid, serving twelve people. .,I arna 6sing a f°tet: e e"t' Which explains more. One of the areas we a considering for this hcue is the west side of the Town of Ithaca. There are several reasons for this. Most residents will attend the Day Treatnent Program operated by Brocue Developmental Services on Trumansburg Road. There are no similar facilities on the west side of Ithaca. The Town of Ithaca is also a nice place to live, and neighbors will, I believe, be welcoming. At this point I am having very preliminary conversations with Ken Payer about property he owns on Evergreen e off Dubois. I will keep you i_nforned of our progress. I will be pleased to discuss any questions or thoughts you have.. Pest wishes, RogerR. Sibley Executive Director sb Enclosure iILA aa' cc. Ken Payer ° AIR , ��ri rti n 91 it„�u4P, O'a$' / "rg1M IrVk;rruG P',.i,” r SPE= CHILDREN'S CENTER C%1442= RESUENCE FWT SHEET The Special. Children's Center is planning to build and operate a ammmiity residence. The home will be planned and built . .n 1991, projected to open in early 1992. The following information applies to this residences 1. The ccmmunity residence is designed to allow severely disabled people to live in a han-- like atmosphere .in a community neighborhood. 2. The residence will house 12 young adults. They will be severely handi- capped, most with physical disabilities, and some will be mentally retarded. They may need assistance in feeding, dressing and bathing. . The residence must be situated on a lot of sufficient size to allow for off-street parking and recreational purposes. Public water and sewer nest be available at the site prior to opening. 4. The residence will be new construction of sufficient size to adequately house 12 disabled. individuals. The interior spaces and layout will meet State regulations and guidelines. . The residence will be designed to be compatible with other housing in the neighborhood. The house will meet nth and safety codes. There will be a sprinkler system and an appropriate nix of exits in case of an emergency. The home and grounds will be well-maintained. 6. The house will be staffed 24 hours a day with persons trained to provide care and supervision for the residents. Medical and p logical. consultation will be readily available. The staff will also provide recreational activities. 7. This type of residence is called an. Intermediate Care Facility. FurAing for this service comes from Medicaid. There is no local share in the financing of this program. 8. Most residents will attend the Ery Clay Treatment Program on Trumansburg Road. Sonne may attend Menge Industries. They will be transported in Departuent of Transition approved vans- 9. Many studies have shcun that the establishment of this type of residence has no adverse effect on. surrounding property values. Studies also show that property turnover in such a neighborhood remains, t the same as it was before theconstruction of the residence. These residences are deemed a family unit for the purposes of local zoning laws. 10. Traffic will not be greatly increased as staff will cone and ago in small groups over a 24-hour period. 11. The residence will own vans to transport the residents on ware' s and wings. ssb 2/'7/91 TOWN OF ITHAICA 126 E. SENEGA STREET ITHACA, i,Y'. 1 A850 k)e ro p,O'A� CY r q�00 ep CA FINAL r'l E MORAND()r`1 FO, F n IlH, FROM, �ihir,i(iyR,aff3nspei"qtr, RE fleeting wfth Roger, �Ab , KC3/6/9 DATE, HIareh '7, 19911 Pres ent. 'Shiriey Raffenstn er,ger, RcWr to le - 6porq�,Frantz was unable to atterid, Agreement was reached Mat the February 7, 199 l wetter fron",n Roger Sthley to Sk was not consWUlte the "40-day rwtice,," The Special Children's Center is eaqer to coop erate wwth the Town 4,iany way that will rnake'tire proiect xceptaWe to Towri residents. The Peciai U"Wdren's Center is considering building an intermediate care f aci lit y for twelye yourigadufts, who are developmentally and/or physmifly disabled, The, Wation bein��consocr&j is on Eivergr,ew'i Lane, off Dubois[ow ner% Ken NNer), A three acre site is being djscussalthe tear Int wou Id have app, 5000 stat. ,A s i m i im, facrl i RY has been built r ecent ly In tPe will Otof Dryden; .weral com munity meet incp gs wer,e hi0d, the Mayor prevMng, N suggested Mat, for', 'the Rmn of Rhaca, we might best u,*,, the g P,lmnvq Boaro as the Yehicle for publ Ic inpUt, pGnus any neighborhood meeting p, the,",`41C rnight like to ari ar,ucp. It is, understcxA that the Genter is not obhoted, under°State low, to take a site pian to the: Nanrung board, but they are willing to do so and address such issues as traffic, parkinQ rer,,reatmnaI space, to train [1r, 5,Vcary that 1 would ask George Frantz to contact Carolyn G'Ngoroy to run plains p&,I, her anset wap punk nnformatAonal meeting for Aprfl 16, (3/6/9 l, OF win H contxt Carolyn, call koger SV(N with,date and arranqc,meeOng prior to P8 meefing to Vscuss rnaterial ter be Wrnen Meeting Is set and option on land obtained, thie Town will rec!etwo e 40 day no0ce letter, sr) . Gar,Vyro Oriitprnw aritz Jol"i B ar ney PR xW��C ITHACA CITY OF ITHACA 10B EAST GREEN Sl�qEIEI' I'VAL r' , NEW YORK 14860 ELEN40NE 272 1713 COMMON N a"LNCaa4, CODE 607 TO: Shirley Raffensperger , Town Supervieo�,Y, George Frantz,nt;r'u'raa,w AQ.:"Tt77rg Tr4°arTM;k'n Planner. FROM: Dan Hoffman 914 DATE: April 29, 1991 RE Six Mile Creek Watershed/Natural Areaaar a"rte taiot� °i the City and Town a::ont�a continue to discuss issues related t::a7 , t,aa w the Six Mite Creek Watershed/Natural Area , I 'd like to express para 7.n about t, arra underlying problem which,a_.t�:°r, in 7°k y view, has r.o t, cWry yet been adequately What I refer to is the absence of rr firm g v rar°rrr entdartw commitment to ;pro"aai"t.de strong, t;i,rras: ly protection from development for a;a sufficiently large area of the Six Mile Creek Watershed to permanently preserve its arkra"r,que , unspoiled character. As you know, much ot'. the Six Mile Creek area totxa.;at:, fasces the threat of development is in r7 th1a-,:,, Town of Ithaca.tl.aca . Corrrm6v.n Cr urkc i l,, waaaa,ra very pleased, t;oher"efddraw:, to see raj 4'd'y'7,1pret"r,errkrt.ve a"r4,tutnroerch to the :t.rasue 7;:at protection emerge from the "Town, in .the form of the recommendations from t+,tr,e Conservation Advisory Council," r elear;e on November 1.3,, 1990 . arra. January , C7dkka7psron Council unanimously aoar"rdord„raid the CAC ra.rC:',f.7rrrmerrdaa,tAr.Pkr"s ., As ,t.,ar:` as wr"~;a trr"aow. no ott"taMr action has been taken on the CAC proposals., Until ra "no o u t r",':t',�" zone i implemented b way of the zoning ordinance (r77„ there is w;,pkrp interim .ol„ .°° on projects in sensitive areas ) , the only means of protecting vulnerable p.a'aara.,a.rt,s in the Town are : purachaa,raa”, of t:"Ctote or development r.ig is deka relying on, private owners to voluntarily impose e r aat°ar°t.c n.or on their land . . Since Rh. CAC released its report . the TrWl has approved a. d least a q one subdivision that would have facilitated dveloprasent inside, t°kt°e proposed -no-build” zrarrr-a,,, if the City had not basdm;n apa'tale to quickly pk.r;k`.re't,aaase tMt"!'r, parcel in question. "theta Town has adamantly opposed as,. ,h,.tt.ha+ acquisition of f !fir'rat:7 rshed land t R'r t h dw Town. exL. ept from wttlika sellers . " t interpret t,k7r"t°rs situation t..orr t.,o mean s t haa.'t there s no sure way to protect privately- held land inside the t.r'" poBed "no-build- zone (+:ar"` the pr"opofa'G.0 b"u,'tter° zone , " forttrr:"at matter ) i a, the e owe raraaa. does not wish s h i s sell h.t< to .tiara City o r„ to place zr conservation ea:a.sarkrEl.r'a''"rt, 4..'17:x. it . And even if v.wrll the o7^a"k"Aerk:''u of -vulnerable" tpar.,,raelc°Ws were wr, ;,l.aing to sell , the City alone cannot commit a,'autf:rct. nt funds to buy that rrruchra land. "'din a"M iC.bWasp:var O kiMtld5YW W n W aW,pWiirrv7MVO d+O+°sur WwWamr'rr., I don't believe, though, that this problem is "too big to handle. " With a cooperative commitment from both the City and the Town, adequate intermunicipal planning and reasonable legislative and financial support, this relatively small patch of the earth can be permanently protected. Time, however, is of the essence, since one or two inappropriate incursions into this miraculously unscathed area could spoil its character forever. While we in the City are happy to discuss with the Town the smaller-scale issues that arise in connection with Six Mile Creek, we would like to know and discuss as well the progress of the proposals to provide overall, permanent protection of the area. Our deepest concern is with the need for achievement of that goal in the near future. Thank you for your consideration. I look forward to seeing you on Wednesday. cc: Common Council Mayor Nichols Thys Van Cart Betsy Darlington Laura Marks lr BARNEY, GROSSMAN, ROTH' & DUBOW AT TORNEYS AT ILAW 315 NORTH 'nOGA s,rREET PO BOX 6556 j()HN C BAFIN�y ITHACA NEW YORK 14651-6556 pf Fo I'F v c c I Pel FN K „ raN E (607) 273 6641 f607) :.!' 7 8806 C)AVIM A r,)usnvV 0 1OR, F R V I C k 1.NF PA 11171i ai RGSA,NNL' MAYKP4 December 27 , 1990 Hwo, ( KFNr. RANE)Ai iR MAI'Cl Honorable Shirley Raffensperger Supervisor Town of Ithaca 126 East Seneca Street Ithaca, New York 14850 Re:: Compensation of members of Planning Board and Zoning Board of Appeals Dear Shirley: I have reviewed the law in connection with the compensation of our appointed Boards, specifically with respect to the question of whether it is permissible to pay them on a per meeting attended basis. As you know the Department of Audit and Control in its report of examination for the Town of Ithaca for the fiscal year ending December 31 , 1989 questions the matter in which we presently compensate them and suggest that a local law is required. This statement is consistent with an opinion rendered by the State Comptroller some time ago (I believe it is Opinion No. 79-856) in which the Comptroller states it is his opinion that per meeting compensation is not permitted under the Town Law in the absence of a local law specifically superseding Section 27 of the Town Law. I disagree. Section 27 of the Town Law, Subdivision 1, states in pertinent part as follows: I'll. The Town Board of each Town shall fix, from time to time, the salaries of all officers and employees of said Town, whether elected or appointed, and determine when the same shall be payable. . .Salaries shall be in lieu of all fees, charges or compensation for all services rendered to the Town. . . " In an informal discussion with Mr. Mitch Morris of the Department of Audit and Control he advises that the Comptroller interprets, the word "salaries" as being a fixed amount paid on a periodic (e-g- , annual , monthly, or weekly) basis and irrespective of whether a person is in actual attendance. Using this interpretation and reading Section 27 it appears to 'me that if a salary is being fixed for a position then the Town Board December 27, 1990 Page 2 shall fix it and that salary shall be in lieu of all fees, etc. However, there are two other sections of the Town Law to be considered. Section 267 which governs the establishment of a Board of Appeals states in pertinent part: "Such Town Board shall appoint a Board of Appeals consisting of five members, shall designate its Chairman a,nd m4y--41so prjgvide for compgnf, 1 n to be paid to said members, , , . (emphasis added) Section 271 relating to the establishment of a Planning Board states in pertinent part: "The Town Board may also provide for compensation to be paid to the members of the Planning Board. " (emphasis added) In my view, the term "compensation" is a broader term than "salaries" . Thus if the Town Board chooses not to pay the members a salary but instead a different form of compensation, it appears to me that the Town Law adequately authorizes, such action. I'm advised by Mr. Morris that, significantly, the Comptroller's opinion referred to above does not appear to consider Sections 2!67 and 271 . Accordingly, it is, my view that the Town Board can proceed to fix the compensation of the Planning Board members and the Board of Zoning Appeals members, on a per meeting basis by resolution only. Having said the foregoing, however, to avoid any future questions at subsequent audits, there seems to be no real reason not to adopt a local law anyway. To this end enclosed is a draft of a local law. I would suggest that we establish a time: for a public hearing on the local law at the next Town Board meeting and then hold the public: hearing in normal course at the next available meeting to consider adopting the local law. The suggestion to adopt a local law is made not because of any lack of confidence in our opinion but simply to resolve any possible question that might exist in the Comptroller's mind in the future. In the interim, you may wish to adopt the resolution you prepared, perhaps with the modifications suggested on the enclosed marked version. Needless to say I would be happy to discuss the materials in this letter at any time with you or with any of the other members December 27 , 19 9th Page of the Town Board. With best regards. Your v-pry truly, II JCB»b Enc. f I!° ¢n pl'miiw`,.. 1 (55 IP PR 3 tow, w" } IS, Y OA t a SW l Tal� a UJ 011 C� , s , oq, AA 7 o 4 � � sµ 11141 David C . Auble WOO 704 W . Buffalo Street vNa„ Ithaca , NY 14859 272-8100 ;° July 3 , 1991. 1 k ,�; ;m Mrs . Shirley �rley Raffensper eTOWN 4�r � a ifR,d` ;, Town Supervisor Town of Ithaca. 1.26 E . Seneca Street Ithaca , New York 14850 Dear Shirley : After viewing the 2010 Comprehensive flan preliminary mare at the Comprehensive Phan Committee meeting on July 2 , I wish to obtain your explanation of the Town ' s effort to discourage commercial development, can South Hill . The explanation that is used by scathe Town Board and committee members is that "thou Town should not compete with the City of Ithaacaa ' s efforts to retain commercial. viability . " They appear to mean that they want to protect the Common ' s business people . I disagree with the strategy of limiting commercial can South Hill as means of restricting competition with Common ' s merchants for the following reasons : 1 . The City does not share it ' s sales tax revenue with the Town . .. The City encourages mfr competition to locate can Elmira Road , i .e. : --Mart competes with Common ' s area businesses such as McCurdy ' s , Woolworth ' s , CVS, etc . l aal.mart is negotiating to purcMhr,:Mase land can Elmira Road near K-Mart . This will mean f<:s',r greater competition for they Commons than any business that might want to locate on. South Hill. . 3. None of the other nearby town ' s are trying to protect the Common ' s businesses by restraining trade within their borders . 4 . The Commons has as unique blend of specialty stares. restaurants , and, entertainment . South Hill would attract a"a. totally different type of business . 5 . A commercial center on South Hill would reduce the traffic congestion that occurs between Ithaca College and the Commons . 6 . Commercial development on South Hill will provide substantial new tax revenue with nominal expense for taxpayers . 7 . My 111989 South Hill Residents Survey on Commercial Services" indicated a strong demand for commercial services on South Hill . 8 . Ithaca College is a small "city" within the Town . It ' s 8 , 000 "inhabitants" along with employees from AT Morse Emerson, and neighborhood residents would obviously benefit from the convenience of a nearby commercial center . As you are well aware , my interest in South Hill commercial development extends beyond the potential benefits to Town taxpayers and other residents . I invested my life savings in the 47 acres located at the intersection of Danby Road and W. King Road . Since it is my only asset , I am disturbed by the Comprehensive Plan Committee ' s attempt to "downzone" my property from Business and Multi-family to low density residential . I recall a statement made by C . P .C . member Kinga Gergely that "our zoning map is a form of guaranty" when we buy property . I trust that as our Town Supervisor , you will protect my zoning guaranty and that of all Town property owners . I would appreciate a written assurance from you that my zoning rights will not be reduced . Thank you for your assistance . Yours truly , David C. Auble CC : David Klein, Chair Comprehensive Plan Committee TO Fie FRU"1 Shirley Raffensperger RE, Sale, Heating Plant, TC DATE, April 24, 1991 O -, , 1 ,n Apr�l Ll7) I Deborah Dietrich )nformed rre that, the County st-.-erns to be proceediina, with consideration of the sa'e of the o'6d l eatjna olant, focate"; FINAL TO: Shirley Raffensperger FROM: George Frantz (;,C­,"�­­ DATE: November 22 , 1991 REt Proposed conservation easement, Six-Mile Creek Valley. I got a call yesterday from City Attorney Chuck Guttman regarding a proposed conservation easement on a portion of the lot at 699 Coddington Road, (''Th old Heffron parcel . ) This easement would be pCut on the easternmost 200 feet of the property, which is adjacent to the NYSEG right of way and the South Hill Recreation Way. It is apparently part of the deal struck lastDecember when the City purchased the lower acreage from Butterfield Associates. The City Planning and Development Committee on Monday evening directed Chuck to approach the Town to see if we would like to take the easement instead of the City taking it. Their rationale is twofold : the land is adjacent to the route ot the South Hill Recreation Way, and the parcel is located in the Town. The details of the easement -- restrictions on use , actual area covered by it , etc . -- are still to be negotiated. The Finger Lakes Land Trust is also being considered as a recipient of the easement should the Town decide not to take it . CC: John Barney m v • t✓ � �; w� p r o r �w r` O V I KA sky v D u n gg e , w ' Y� B i O Nr '�` i r N d < �N,f„x wmni n. .N 0*4 e f o r 7 r y` 4 p 7r to I r Heffron h M X �{ p Y Subdivision Iowan Cap Rhaca,Tompkins CW,zujlWy,Now Yo , � t „Drat Par0a,6 dk 4 •1M1; n t Tompkins my Area Development, Inc. 200 East Buffalo Street, Ithaca, New York 14650 January 22,199,2 � u� Ms. Shirley Paffensper er Supervisor Town of Ithaca 126 East Seneca Strut Ithaca, NY 14858 Dear Shirley: As promised,enclosed are copies of the Contract for Services between TOAD and the City of Ithaca and.Tompkins County. This is the vehicle they use to allow there to be members of TCAD. Also enclosed is a brochure describing;our services as well as our draft 1991 Annual (Report. We hope the Town of Ithaca will once again be able to support TOAD. We welcome ars opportunity to meet with you or the Town board concerning,our mission and accornplishnimts. Sincerely, 1vlich<iel £i. Stamm I�resident l' BS/kdl Enclosures cc: Mary Call w/o enclosures PAN 2"31992 21 .G W`q OF iTHACA (607) : -0006 A G R E E M E N T THIS AGREEMENT, made as of the 3rd day of January 1991 by and between the CITY OF ITHACA, a municipal corporation, duly organized and existing under and by virtue of the laws of the State of New York, hereinafter referred to as "City", and the TOMPKINS COUNTY AREA DEVELOPMENT, INC. , a membership corporation, duly organized and existing under and by virtue of the laws of the State of New York, hereinafter referred to as "Authority". WITNESSETH: WHEREAS, the City is cognizant of the necessity of encouraging and effecting the location and expansion of industrial, research and manufacturing facilities, the creation of new and improved job opportunities, the reduction of unemployment and the betterment of individual and community prosperity within the City of Ithaca and the County of Tompkins, and WHEREAS, the Authority was organized for the express purpose of carrying out the aforesaid purposes, and . WHEREAS, the City is desirous of cooperating with the Authority and other municipal bodies and other groups„ in order that the Authority may accomplish its objectives: NOW. THEREFORE, in consideration of One Dollar ($1 .00), each of the other in hand paid, receipt of which is hereby acknowledged, and the promises, covenants and agreements herein contained, and in order to assist the Authority in carrying out its purpose, the parties do hereby agree as follows: .-/ 1 . The City will pay $1 ,000.00 to be paid in one lump sum in January 1991 . Such payment to be used toward the costs and expenses of the Authority encouraging and carrying out the aforesaid purposes. 2. The City shall pay such sum directly to the Authority when it receives a voucher stating that said Authority has budgeted such sums and will pay said sums upon receiving said voucher. 3. During the term of the Agreement, the Authority agrees to use its best efforts to advance the purposes set forth in its Charter and Bylaws previously adopted, and its 1991 program plan. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused the Agreement to be executed on their behalf, as of the day and year first above written. THE CITY OF ITHACA B y: / 4� Mayor TOMPKINS COUNTY AREA DEVELOPMENT, INC. C ractor y } AGREEMENT ADM 92-020 AGnEEKENT, made as of the first day of January 1992 by and between the COUNTY OF TOMPKINS, a municipal corporation of the State of idew York, with main offices in the County Courthouse at 328 North Tioga Street, Ithaca, New York, hereinafter referred to as the "COUNTY", and TOMPE21113 COU5ITY AF EA DEVELOPMENT, INC. , with offices located at 280 East Buffalo Street, Ithaca, New York, hereinafter referred to as the "AGENCY". 1-� � W��I T N E S S E T H: WftEREAS, the COUNTY wishes to enter into a contract with the AGENCY to assist It in partially covering its operating expenses, NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the promises, covenants and agree- ments contained herein, the parties agree as follows: 1. The COUNT'S shall pay to the AGENCY pursuant to this contract the sum of $16,9065 for the period January 1, 1992 through December 31, 1992. Payment of said sum shall be made by the County Comptroller on a quarterly basis based on vouchers submitted to the County Office of Budget & Finance in the. Courthouse, Ithaca, New York. 2. The AGENCY will review their program with the County Administrator and submit any information at the Administrator's request. 3 . Each time vouchers are submitted for payment, a certificate shall be attached, signed by the. AGENCY presid'ent or other appropriate authority, stating that all due taxes and other current liabilities have been paid, with a list of any exceptions and explaining why each has not been paid. 4. The parties agree that as a condition of receipt, if any, of Federal funds that audits be performed of the AGENCY'S records by auditors in compliance with the Federal Single Audit Act of 1984. 5. On or before February 28, 1993 , the AGENCY shall submit to the County Administrator's office a financial statement which includes all expenses and revenues for the year ending December 31, 1992, in the same format as the AGENCY'S 1992 budget submitted to the COUNTY in its initial request. G. AGENCY shall indemnify, hold harmless and defend the COUNTY and its Officers, employees, agents and elected officials for injury or death to any person or persons or damage to property arising out of the performance of the AGENCY, its officers, employees, subcontractors or agents with the exception of all actions and claims arising out of the sole negligence of the COUNTY. OBERT C.MULVEY Cour,r.A"ORNET The AGENCY shall maintain the following minimum limits of insurance, or as COURT HOUSE required by law, whichever is greater. ITHACA MY I I n - L . .1. t A. Workers' Compensation and New York ork Disability - Statutory Coverage Employer's Liability - Unlimited B. Commercial General Liability including contractual, independent contractors , products/completed operations - Occurrence Form required -- Each Occurrence 91,000,000 -- General Aggregate 2,000,000 --- Products/Completed Operations Aggregate 210001000 -- Personal and Advertising Injury 11000,000 --- Fire Damage Legal 50,000 Medical Expense 51000 -- General Aggregate shall apply separately to the project described in the contract -- Tompkins County and its officers, employees, agents and elected officials are to be included as Additional Insureds _l_ IF CHECKED: The following requirements must also be provided: Professional Liability - $110001000 Errors and Omissions Liability 110001000 C. Business Auto Coverage Liability for Owned, 91,000,000 CSL or Hired and Non-Owned Autos 500,000 Per Person BI 1,000,000 Per Accident BI 250,000 PD Split Limits Tompkins County and its officers, employees, agents and elected officials are to be included as additional insureds. All insurance shall be written with insurance carriers licensed by the State of New York Insurance Department and have a BESTI.S rating of A XI or better. Proof of insurance shall be provided on the COUNTY Certificate of Insurance (copy attached) , including the contract number. The Accord Certificate of Insurance or insurance company certificate may be used for proof of Workers' Compensation and Disability. All Certificates must be signed by a licensed agent or authorized representative of the insurance company. Broker signature is not acceptable. Certificates of insurance shall be on file ten (10) days prior to the commencement of the work. 7. The AGENCY certifies to the COUNTY that the programs and services ROBERT C.MULVEY to be provided and described herein are accessible to the handicapped COUNTY ATTORNEY PP d In COURTUOUSE ITHACA MY accordance with the provisions of Section 504 of the Federal Rehabilitation Act of 1973 . IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this agreement as of the day and year first above written. DATED: fiatifly' nest, Deputy County Administrator, Tompkins County BATED 46 / / • silent Gmpkins Coun y Area DevElopalent, Inc. OBERTC.MULVEY COUNTY■"OANCY COURTHOUSE ,THACA NT ,JA ;, 1 I January 27, 1I99, T Mrs. Shirley Maffensberger Supervisor, Town, of Ithaca 126 East Seneca Street Ithaca, NY 14661 This, letter is a follow-up to my phone call, of about two, weeks ago. I am one of the many Town of Ithaca residents who believes we should) be cautious of development and conservative in permitting loss of open space. However, I was dismayed by the report of 12/211/91. It has glaring errors of fact, it uses several questionable criteria for evaluating open space, and gives a low ranking to our most valuable open space resource--active farmland. )Map No. 2 is supposed to show the 32 parcels with the highest ranking for need of additional protection. In fact, it shows 44 such parcels with 12 having, rankings of 64, 133, 134, 136, 141 , 145, 166, 166, 166, 167„ and 170. These errors were easy to detect. But what confidence can we have in parcel descriptions where site inspections are necessary for verification's If the map is any indication, and if the Six )Mille geek report is considered, then we must be extremely skeptical. We must have serious reservations about the validity of several criteria in rankings open space intrinsic value. The first questionable characteristic is "'wild (life habitat." Every open parcel has this potential, and rarely is one site superior to another. Undisturbed parcels progress slowly from meadow to brush to short lived trees to mature forests. Each stage favors certain species and discourages others. In fact, mature forests have the least varieties of species. This, characteristic would have to be rated about equal for sell parcels and thus is useless for purposes of ranking. Another questionable criteria is ""scenic views." They are here today and gone tomorrow unless we provide intensive continuous site management. For example, we could) expect beautiful view's of Cayuga Lake as we go north on route 89. But the views' are not there, not because development has obscured them, but because the trees block the views. In a personal situation, we used to have a fine view of South Mill, but now all we can see is the two tall towers of Ithaca College because trees on our own property which are several hundred feet from our home have grown quite tall and block our scenic view. In areas of the Town, with moderate slope such as along Monness Lane, trees would have to be managed severely for 113 to 112 mile in order to keep open a scenic viewer of either South or West Hill.. Once again, every open site in the Town has the potential for scenic views--if' we manage the trees for long distances. Thus, it has little validity as, a distinguishing feature in determining intrinsic values. r Mrs. Shirley Raffensberger January 27, 1992 page 2 A third questionable criteria is slope. In the rankings, only steepness is considered and if it is "steep" the parcel needs more protection. However, for purposes of "open space" is steep slope preferable to a gentle slope? If so, why? This is a highly subjective viewpoint and some people might prefer level areas or gentle slopes rather than steep slopes. On the other hand, are they really saying "erosion" is worse on steep slopes? Even so, we cannot equate slope and erodability. One also has to consider length of slope, soil type, and vegetative cover. A good example is the development of our lake shore hillsides north of town. Certainly erosion has not been serious on either shore. Other examples are the various sandy-gravelly soils along Six Mile and Inlet creeks. These often are so rolling they cannot be easily farmed with modern machinery. Yet erosion is not a serious problem and experts rate them as the most desirable soils in Tompkins County for development. Yet the report classes them as needing protection! My last complaint in some ways is the most serious. This concerns the relative low ranking in need of protection assigned land now in active farming. Most people agree that this is our most plentiful and yet most vulnerable resource for open space. If we could develop an equitable system to keep land in farming, or to keep it out of development when no longer farmed, we would have our open space problems solved. Yet the report gives it a ranking below wildlife habitat, scenic view, and slope. Thank you for reading this lengthy letter. Sincerely, 4911wou.4 Robert Sweet P.S. Soon I will be taking the liberty of writing you how one area of Long Island is successfully handling the problem of farms going into development. CORNELL College of Agriculture and Life ciences � � iN 3cy)a�~wa��rn of��ruit awn d ����Va°'��l�on 60' 255.45bS TOWN " a tanGe ai",,ue,. 1=aaosiniiBe607 259-0599 B4-A Plant Science Bldg; Folex:VVt ltdti7y ;054 January 29, 1,992 uth as i.i,NY W853-0327 Supervisor Shirley Raffensberger Town of Ithaca 1,26 E. Seneca St. Ithaca, NY 14850 RE: Growth and Development I am one of many town residents who believe we need to manage growth and development by initiating equitable programs for preserving unique sites as well as for retaining realistic amounts of open space. This letter is to offer suggestions for no-hassle ways of achieving both goals. Unique sites are few and comprise only a small percentage of town land but they need strong protection. However, we must be careful to include in this category only those sites which are truly unique. :If we do this,fob carefully, then only a few private owners will be directly affected and the town should be able to negotiate on a case by case basis settlements of one type or another that would appeal to the owner. Two categories of land, contribute overwhelming to our open space, i.e., land now actively farmed, and "open" land no longer farmed. The challenge is to beep farmland in farming and "open" land from intensive development. To be successful the system for doing so must be fair to private owners and the coasts must be reasonable for town residents. According to my calculations from the 12/21/91 report, there are 3 private parcels of 4,895 acres now being, farmed and 58 private parcels of 4,376 acres in ""open" space. I have ornitted parcels of 10 acres or less from both categories. If we keep 10 of this land from development then 1000 acres would be involved, Furthermore if we beep the current 10% requirement on developers, we would insure 20% open space in our town. Because my world has Dept me in close contact with the major farming areas of New "York for the last 50 years, I have watched communities struggle with the issue of property rights vs. the public's desire for open space. Many different plans are being used but the one which is most attractive to me is that used in the Town of , outhhold on eastern Long Island. It is based on the town purchasing development rights which are offered voluntarily. Some essential points; 1. The town has a master plan which identifies specific sites as well as percentages of various areas for which it wishes to purchase the development rights in order to retain them for open space. January 29, 1992 Supervisor Shirley Raffensberger Page 2 2. Annually the town budgets certain amounts for purchasing development rights. 3. Property owners offer the development rights to their land. Since there are always more offers than the town can buy, and since the owners still retain title and can continue to farm or use their land anyway they wish, except development, the prices paid by the town are well below those that would have been paid if the land had been sold outright to a developer. 4. Taxes are relatively low on land with no development rights, but I do not know the details. 5. The town may develop property itself or sell it for development if it wishes. Again I do not know the details but there are restrictions so that the town cannot quickly sell development rights and essentially be cheating landowners by purchasing those rights under false pretenses. A close friend who farms in the town of Southhold has used this plan to raise capital and to purchase additional farmland so that his son and daughter can continue farming as long as they wish regardless of development pressure. Isn't it time for the town of Ithaca to institute a voluntary plan for maintaining open space? The residents would pay a reasonable price for being guaranteed ample open space. Property owners would receive fair compensation. The town would avoid the acrimony and legal battles most non-voluntary plans entail. If we begin soon we can accomplish the open space goals at very low cost to the tax payers. Sincerely, &Wwe� Robert D. Sweet Professor Emeritus 607-255-5428 TO: Shirley Raffensperger 5 / 7192 Supervisor , Town of Ithaca Dear Shirley , As a resident of the town of Ithaca , it is my responsibility to inform you of any action or occurrence which appears to be of poor representation of what one would expect of an elected official and / or committee . You, as a supervisor elected to represent the residents best interest , have the responsibility to immediately investigate and respond accordingly to any and all concerns brought before you. On the night of May 6, 1992 , 1 attended the meeting of the codes and ordinances committee. There were only two committee persons , three staff , and the town attorney present . The " informal " discussion that took place was a subject that is extremely controversial with in the town. Peter Scala pointed this out to Karl Kiklass and stated that such a discussion should not be taking place with such poor attendance of the committee . When additional imput from the public is presented on any matter , let alone one of such contrOVeTSY , it would seem that without proper attendance of the committee, the discussion should be tabled until the next scheduled meeting . Mr . Scala accused Mr . Niklas of trying to "railroad" his objective through the committee and taking advantage of the poor attendance to dominate and make short work of any public comment and resulting discussion. I am in full agreement with Mr . Scala and I feel that again Mr . Niklass acted on behalf of his own personal objectives with little or no regard for other committee persons irat put as to what the public concerns may be ., In addition , I would like to point out as related issue . In talking with others , and from my own observance this matter is disturbing to as great deal of people. I am referring to the way in which Mr . Niklas conducts himself ., Many , many times I have observed Mr . Niklass act towards other committee persons and Town Board members with an attitude that displays a great deal of arrogance, disrespect , and insulting gestures that appear to have the intent to belittle the intelligence of otheis . There is no doubt that Mr . Niklas is a very educated person, however , actions such as these have no place in the representation of the public . I personally have not experienced these actions directed towards me ( at least not in my presence ) , it is just an observance of mine and many other people , who, have made casual mention of their concern in this matter . Sincerely . lames Hilker l IIISMYo �"i A May 29, 1992 To: Shirley l affensl er er Frorn. l , C rlliland As a resident of the area south of Six lw^'file Creek f would like to call. your attention to the enclosed article (recently published in the Cornell Chronicle) about a solution to the hazards caused by mountain bikes ridden on woods trails. At this impornant time in the Town of Ithaca°s planning it is important to assess the danger that any type of moving vehicle poses to people traveling on foot. As well, mountain biles create irreversible erosional damage to the environment soil compaction, consequent erosion and eradication of wildflowers. For e .amp,le, coltsfoot has disappeared from a swale created and gradually widened by tire ruts, and that area now looks like the ruined area. photographed in the enclosed article; characteristic; of many riders on these vehicles is their disregard of staying on existing trails. I hope to hear your ideas about maintenance of our beautiful Ithaca watershed woods. My address is 172 Pearsall Place, telephone 73- 6637. The Cornell Plantations' decision to prohibit all vehicular use in natural areas is a very good one, a policy that l would urge Ithaca to adopt as soon as possible. The erosion in the Wildflower preserve south of" Sig Mile Creek is causing rapid deterioration of the area and deserves immediate attention,. OF 12, F I F,���/��TOWNFHAC. . J�''aa:& �4 ie r llV;w'e ,^ 21 126 EAST SENECA 'STREET, ITH' CA, 1.Y, 14850 TOWN CLERK 273-1721 Hl GH AY 273-1656 PARKS 273--8035 ENGINEERING 273-1747 1747 PLANNING 273-1747 ZONING 21"J-1 7"47 July 13 , 1992 Ms . Mary Gilliland 172 Pearsall Place Ithaca, NY 14850 Dear Mary : "Thank you for your letter of May 29 and the enclosed Cornell Chronicle article regarding the impact of mountains hikes on woodland trails . 'Town. Supervisor Shirley Raffensperger asked me to respond to the questions you raised in your ,letter regarding controlling the impacts of mountain bikes . Although they do not appear to be a problem elsewhere :in the Town n. of Ithaca, the negative impacts of mountain bikes on woodland trails such as those in the, City of Ithaca Mulholland Wildflower' Preserve are well, documented. The damage wrought by mountain bikes is also evident along the abandoned railroad grades that. comprise much of the route of the ,=youth Hill. Recreation Way. Mountain hikes and their impacts have also been a concern of the Town of Ithaca as its design for„ the Recreation Way has evolved since 1..988 . We have incorporated a number of elements into the design of the Recreation Tay that address this concern . First and foremost, construction of the South Hi..11. Recreation Way itself will provide a stable all-weather path for all users of the trail, including mountain (likes . Munch of the construction work to he done involves the replacement or cleaning out of washed out or blocked stream culverts, and clearing or reconstructing old drainage ditches that have filled with sediment and debris over the last four decades This action, plus the laying down and seeding to grass of a gravel surface will eliminate the existing washed out areas and wet spots along the former railroad grades that are the major sources of erosion on the Recreation Way route . believe thaat, bicycles are prohibited within the City-owned Mulholland Wildflower Preserve, and, although the 'Terra of Ithaca is not responsible for maintaining and policing this area, we wi.l.l be taking steps to discourage as much as possible the use of the South Hill Recreation Way as an entrance for mountain bikes to the Preserve. The Town will he constructing "passthroughs"° at each of thu:,•, four locations where a Wildflower Preserve trail will intersect with the Recreaticn Way . These are designed to allow pedestrians through and onto the Preserve trail while excluding bicycles . Each passthrough will also be posted with a "bicycles prohibited"' sign . I have enclosed a copy of the design drawing for the passthroughs . Finally, upon its completion the Town will be monitoring the South Hill Recreation Way to see how it is used, and how well it stands up to that usage. Problems or potential problems that are identified, including those associated with mountain bikes, will then be addressed. Again, thank you for your letter and the Cornell Chronicle article. Should you have any further questions or comments, please do not hesitate to contact me at 273-1747 . Very truly yours, George R. Frantz Assistant Town Planner cc : Shirley Raffensperger, Town Supervisor Floyd Forman, Town Planner NILUIS�' = F'9E!:C lF --- EUSYu1r• d[u5N FrA TRIES.Y"F+Er vR FBFPYL 8)111+19[1 AnDWF,T YFUSSAR1 T9 \ lALH fT/rC IIrrALLA 719/1 nF (!1R•T11R�✓GM A a� II ° •1 1 TT° 1 q� L.A. ! r / 13A PF , •�� __ nu4C 11 4-•P•ccyni t � I'04[ vF RFt[)rATlOM WAY 407E• FLLA0p,7 U AlL LFA19 "MSS lLi5 ..Y p,T, ID . v n ab' �.- 1'I' Ib' I I I I I I I I 1 I II I I I I I I I I 1 j I 1 I i I �r 12"xIZ " �I31GYC-'.�S [�ZO1�Fr3JTKp • SIC•RN So:1-f1 Hf!� ,7Ec2f'TlolJ �✓�Y' PlISSTH•20d�1;' DF�IGIII 7/131-1Z- OX 11,11 August 5, 1992 Shirley A. Raffensperger Ithaca Town Supervisor FINAL 139 fine 'free Road Ithaca, M' 14850 Dear Shirley Raffensperger: I respect the altruism of hard-working volunteers on the various town boards and committees — CAC, Agriculture, (J.)C, zuid CPC, among them. They have spent many hours for no more recompense than the satisfaction of doing something that undoubtly each individual feels will be "good" for the community. I am mindful, too, of all the work done by the town's planners and other town, employees paid with. our tax dollars. It"s a big, and expensive staff, considering the size of our town. Exhaustive reports resulting from hours and months of effort and illustrated by, elaborately drawn maps do not, though, necessarily yield results that serve the people's most pressing needs. Consider the county's land-fill and trash removal dilemma, for example. ,My understanding is that the Town Board ultimately has the responsibility to accept QL-1eject the advice offered in the voluminous reports being prepared by tilese committees. But, I've also been told that the Planning Board can grant prior approval of sorne reports and proposed legislation, so I am addressing this to members of both boards. All of the persons involved in the CAC report, the ETOD legislation, and the comprehensive plan seem intent" that we believe their motivation is to "protect" the natural beauty and ecologically valuable assets and "rural" character of our town. Many of these gorges, tracts of woods, fields, and streams, remember, are here to enjoy as views and greenery because they have been protected by generations of landowners at no cost to other taxpayers. In their zeal to protect, the drafters are pressing for restrictive legislation to put into place rules to cover every possible best- or worst-case scenario with little regard for practicality, or negative impact on property owners. I believe, just as passionately as the rule-makers, believe in more restrictions, that when it comes to rules, FEWER are better. We citizens elect our representatives to use what we see as their good judgment in representing us and in appointing, members of the various planning boards who, in turn, will use jhg�r good judgment in considering the merits of each suggested land use that: comes, before them. By passage of EPOD legislation and a comprehensive plan that incorporates the open-space recommendations, town officials would be largely abdicating this responsibility in favor of a system of burdensome rules. A compendium of foreordained rules might tighten the load of town officials, but would add layers of time-consuming bureaucratic paperwork and great expense for any landowner who chose to make a change or add something to his property or who, heaven forbid, found it necessary to do something in the way of Ojey-(dQPmeM so he could afford to pay the increased taxes and utility assessments on what's left of his land. I picture the proposed legislation as a stack of increasingly fin restrictive screens, Project proposals dropped on the top would sift down, many being, stopped, and only the finest "sand" could pass through the final screen into use. But the "pebble" that is by virtue of its unique circumstances of great potential value to the community and Its owner would be rejected from consideration right at the restrictive top. it would be stopped by the E41.,s,,,� not by people who would have to live by them. Arbitrary rubs would seriously impact lives and property values.. When enough rules and restrictions are put in place, what: need is there for citizens, with common sense and personal l experience to serve the towns tarried to an extreme, paid staff' and. computers Could do the whole job, and the various planning and zoning beards could be done away with. I, myself, want elected and appointed pgDp_1_q making the decisions and suggesting case-by-rase compromises in my town. I do not want appointees who simply fall back on rules and restrictions to make their fobs easier. Members of the various committees seem shocked, hurt, or offended when townpeople challenge their views and state opposition to their pro sals. But, landowners in the town, right now, feel a great frustration and a sense of betrayal by town government. Those who own relatively large parcels may have been among the first to recognize the costs that have come and will keep coming if EPO s, for example, become laww. But, owners of small parcels would find themselves paying, too. first, now, with increased taxes to pay for the regulation. Later, when it's time to sell that extra lot they'd bought as an investment, or to add a room as the family grows, they would discover that. because they live in an I POD, anything larger than a :measely storage shed is not allowed. They are bound to discover that the cost of the addition to their house will be increased several thousand dollars by requirements for detailed plans drawn by professionals and searches for exotic and endangered plants, and then delayed by the need to pass muster before a multi-layed hierarchy, each group with its own ,screen of criteria through which any change must pass. It seems to me that the emphasis in all of this planning has been on "restriction"' and "Protection" and "slowing growth," when "— in the current econorruic climate and with the inflation of costs for providing those services the town is already committed to provide --, it should more logically be aimed at finding ways to encourage land uses that will generate rruore taxes to pays for the services and at making it tASkr for townspeople to stay where they are and improve their property.. Safeguards for the environment and public health are already in place. if the town proposes to ordain land as ineligible for possible development, it: will be forced to pay for that land, one way or another. The "supreme Court has said. so. And what we landowners know, and it really makes us angry, is that we who have "protected." land by private ownership and payed taxes on it, would pay even more taxes as more bund is taken public, and stall higher taxes would be needed to cover the town's increased cost: of operation. If officials of the Town, of Ithaca are truly interested in long-range planning that will serve residents and landowners well into the 2 l st century, they should be considering the real costs of restrictive legislation, among them the cost of buying, and losing the taxes from, the gorges, stream corridors, and forests that are currently owned by taxpayers. The messages I am getting in the several informational meetings I have attended are conflicting, as they affect me and my family. On the one hand, our family farm is considered in great need of "protection" — there's that word again. The town wishes to have us keep our moderately large acreage undeveloped and agricultural. At the same time, although we have no desire or need for it, a water and sewer system is being installed along our considerable frontage on Route 13. And, we're told the planners hope to limit development in the town to areas with water and sewer access. In our case, the farm represents the only tangible, monetarily valuable inheritance left by my parents to my brothers and nieces and nephews and me. None of us is so wealthy that-we can ignore the market value of the property. I am told by a reputable appraiser that on the basis of what has already been made public about the proposed restrictions being considered, the market value of our property has likely been drastically decreased. Why? Because any buyer would have to fund costly hassles in developing any part of it. I do not think we should be punished in this way, and our options curtailed, by people who claim to value our property as an asset to the community. If these increased costs of ownership of this property of decreased value force us to sell part or all of it, the town will have defeated its professed purpose. I hope you will reject the EPODs. Please ensure that any comprehensive plan keeps at least as many options open for town landowners as they have now. Sincerely, at4A&Qla,e J Elsie McMillan 812 Elmira Road Ithaca, NY 14850 �f � gat Buttermilk Farm 330 west King load Ithaca, New 'fork 14850 September 18 , 1992 Shirley Raffensperger, Supervisor 117own of Ithaca " East Seneca Street Ithaca, New York 14850 t1 ' Dear Shirley,* 'Thank you for your thoughtful reading of the C.,A,.C. Agriculture committee's report n, _. rig p 1-.haca, and your, positive feedback. our committee appreciated the time you took to meet with us at our final meeting, and 1 think you will be pleased to see that your suggestions have been incorporated into the final version which was passed by the C.A.C. ,rhe committee's goal was to produce a balanced report that. could help the Town recognize the contributions agriculture makes to all residents, and to suggest workable recommendations to foster a healthy agricultural sector in the future. While the economic viability of agriculture is influenced by factors bigger than the "own of Ithaca , there are several concrete stops the Town can tale. to buffer those influences, thereby encouraging farmers to continue, maintaining the 36% of the Town's open space we currently sustain. These 3 ,440 acres of active farmland and 2, 530 acres of woodlot and inactive farmland within the Town are crucial to the pleasant rural character enjoyed by, all Town residents, and to the tourist industry which is integral to the local economy. Please encourage the Town Board, the Planning Board, and. the Comprehensive planning Committee to officially adopt our report so the studying the feasibility of the recommended measures can proceed. Eight recommended implementation measures can be found on pages 13-20 of the report. These represent an extensive process o: discussion and compromise on the part of the Town's Agricultural community, which includes farmers at various stages of life, of different political persuasions, and of different tapes of° farming operations. The first two recommendations which 1 would like to see implemented are , the establishment of a permanent Town Agriculture Committee, and fwa, finding a war to implement the state's legislation on reduction of the fire tax levy on agricultural land. We recommend that you appoint a standing committee with representation from the different types of farm operations in the Town, various life stages (farmers near retirement and young farmers,) , Cooperative Extension, Eastern Breeders , the Cornell university farm, and the "down Board. Th is would provide a mechanism .for studying the feasibility of implementing the other recommendations, as well as providing you and Town boards with easy access to knowledgeable people when issues affecting agricultural arise. While the C.A.C. has been a helpful incubator for agricultural planning, agricultural issues are broader than the mandates of the C.A.C. , and are best dealt with through a permanent committee working directly with the Town Board, Planing Board, and Supervisor. Implementing #5a will improve the Town's credibility with farmers, providing a climate of mutual respect in which to proceed with working together. Thank you for your recognition of the importance of agriculture in the Town, and your commitment to an economically and environmental)-y-healthy--future-for- al-1--Town-residents. If 1--can be of further help, please call me a t 277-4564. sincerely yours, Chrlstiann Dean cc: John Whitcomb, C.A.C. chair, Town Board rep I ryryppb gMp e � 11a Cornell �1 s,M+'" i, Awl,,. unwmmbtw wr�uwunwaMty ara q us far7r�Ir� OfficeOffice, (6 7) 255-1126 Humphreys s S rvicuiMiii . : (607) 255-5329, Bthaca, New York 14853-3701 lti,A L i September 2 , 1.9912 2 E3, w, f ylfIuu4 e , . i F..Jtll•'W,00 A��IFf Shirley laffensper ,er, Supervisor "down of Ithaca 126 East Seneca Street Ithaca,, NY 14850 Dear Shirley: At the public hearing on the 16th 1 gave the C(` a letter with. comments on the proposed EPOD. I assured them that l felt the subject of environmental protection was a good thing, but only that the vehicle was wrong,. t am writing to assure you of that.. The proposal seems like a cumbersome and expensive way to do this, and 1 thinly could do more harm to the local environmental movement than good. Secondly (and l ,assure you l am strictly apolitical on this) 1 yonder if 1~wi'oel Lesch doesn't have a good idea here - that the Town Engineer (car :Manner) could be given a responsibility to meet with project proposers to learn about and advise them on requirements for slope protection, flora, fauna, etc. Meanwhile, thanks for sending me the 4th draft of the proposal, l told,. Karl Niklas before the meeting that my comments were intended to provide helpful input, even if critical, and also tallied with John Whitcomb subsequently to say the same, As a major land user in the Town, l assure you. of our interest! eery truly yours, Lewis S. Roscoe LSI /trn 1F l p TOWN' OF IHC a ✓✓ 16 EAT SENECA STREET, ITF-1A ,, N,Y. 1E0 .......................ct ................. TOWN CLERK 273-1721 HIGHWAY 273-1655 PARKS 273--3035RW.311fNEERING 273-1747 PLANNING 273--1747 ZONING 273--1747 October 2 , 1992 Donald J. Lucenti 1011 Giles Street Ithaca, NY 14550 Dear Hr. Lucenti; I have received a copy of your letter to our Engineering and planning Department concerning South Hill drainage problems . I note that the Correspondence attached was with the City of Ithaca Department of Public Works. I have asked Dian Walker, Town Engineer, to check their files for any correspondence you might have had in the past with that department. Joan Hamilton, Towyn Clerk, is checking for a record of any, correspondence with former Supervisor, Noel. Desch . I have had, since becoming Supervisor January 1 , 1990, no inquiries or information from anyone on this matter . W''e shall certainly try to discover what involvement the Town had in the City Engineer' s proposal for an interceptor channel . In the meantime, if you could provide us with any additional information, particularly in regard to the Towyn of Ithaca" s role, it would be helpful to us . I note that an Op-Ed piece by Ed Hallberg prompted your letter. "T'owan Councilman David Klein, Chairman of the Comprehensive Planning Committee, has prepared some corrections to that piece for the JOURNAL. I hope that you will have an opportunity to read that, particularly in relation to staff levels in the Planning Department.. Sincerely, Shirley A. Raffensperger Supervisor SAR: jlh 6n � . ~ . 3 Dec . 1992 �: coc5 [O: CODES AND UHDlNANCE8 COMMITlE� ~ lOWN OF ITMA�A , K' NTVA LW8 , CH. CC: S' A. RAFFEWSPERGER , TQ�N �UPV. ; ' C. J . U�IGOROV , CH. PiANNING BOARD E. N. AUSTIN~ �H. ZBA ��n ~ FkOM: E. S�ALA , COC SUBJECT: i 41 WHO LAW, EPOD FOR STEEP SLOPES , 7TH DRNT. Ref : Memo �� tn COC , A: coc4 of " Nov. 92 Since l have been dzsageum with the proposed lnw, as offerod by A�torney John Barney and assiduou�Ly modified by the CO� , I ' ve be�n �sked by the chairman t� subm1t a more accept�ble proposal , since J still disagree with Ron oral f:ndamental asprcts. Thera hsve been many changes made thaL ' Keep It S� mpler ' ° but it is now like a patch-quilt . I ' m being asked tu correct a misfitted pattern that has already beer� cut from [he cloth. The town would be better be served hy a new and proper document es Lhe Steep Slopes EPOD as a difficult t-cIt"iCol S&L of requiremtn ! proposed law could be cxpensive for the �rooerty own�rs as now proposed by COCan� for the tow; trrenL p( oposa1 in technically flawed and potentiamischievou" . I1 1s my that the COC propCsal will go forward Lo the Town �ua�d , but not r�quir­ any PI d action , and that there will be further pu�/ ic hear) ngs and ussions. I would like to DY -ion o" the table as an option ( 1f a new document 1 � not called for , for 1tur� discuss1Cot and in, � 1 minor- ity �oice of dzssention . Th� major chan��s offered are: I . SecLion �11 -B. Purposc. . . 7h� first sentence is subsLantiv0 and correct . GtarLing wtth 'Further , . , ' . the rest of the paragraph is at bMst a phl1 gm0tic polemic that weakens the credibility of the excellent eMement of purpone. 2. Page 3. . . . Leave thn bo] d letinrs may require with ths hope that some proposed �ro �ects or uses of steeps slopes may not hmve to pay for the rxpensive certificatiun by a l � cenOed eng1neer . It io one thing for an engineer to sign off , say on building epecifications , snow loads , etc . He has we� l founded calculat1ons and experience" plus '( he apollied safaty factor Myt can ranqe from 1 . 2 (an aircr�aft > to 3 (a bear1ng w�ll be�a} �o 10 (a � luor > io 180 (� min� hoi�t > . But the cost fur signing off on ' preventinq not erosion and slope destabilization ' b > is t|'e extent of his best estimate and hope , " Id therefore potentia1ly expensive. Aski�g for a guarantee or evcn favorable odds , on the dogres of instabzlity of a slope requires the engineer Lo go beyond his ability to calculate, but to best-guess, and +hen cross his fing�rs. 3. Take out P. 3 ztom (vi ) . A count of 4" trees and 10 ft . shrubs is not a de+ init/ on o� the s\ ope cond1 � 1on or sta�i11tv, ReuIal: e thi � wiL scriPtion of Lhe slope vegeta�isn , grasses , shruba anJ treelate to the stabili1 � of 1he slope. " � . . � Page 2 4. Page 8 item <iv> . . . Steep Slope is a general name loosely used to impl y an endangered sloping surface. The term Endangered Slope should replace Steep Slope,defined as " a tract of land that has evidence of soil erosion and/or subject to future erosion damage as a result of development or construction changes, irrespective of slope angle or acreage. " The item 1 . Location of District Boundaries, now would read , "The Endangered Slope District . , . . . . " to line 3, and "areas of land that have been determined to have erodible soils on slopes, and areas within 50 ft. of said slopes. . . . . . . . parks. " This omits ' in excess of 2 acres' ,, an artifact of convenience for identification on a map and not protecting anything. The 15% is also omited since this is not technically a slope at which erosion is trigered , but copied from other law-, and is just-a conventent 'trigger- r{umber-for' identification and enforcement , trying to imitate a boundary condition or speeding limit of 55. The arguement that the topographica1 plots and proposed zoning maps of erodible or friable slopes coincide with the slopes of 15% and over , is at best specious. Natural erosion with time has caused mountains, gorges, slopes, etc. and the angle produced is called 'angle of repose' ' It is the stable angle for that particular soil , rubble, stone etc. Changing weather can change those angles. You can build into the face of a cliff , if you know what your doing. Yet many soils and sands are intrinsically unstable. In due time the zoning laws will include these problem areas, as they relate to seismic vibrations, with the national acceptance of the imminent threat of earthquakes' NOTE,-, Section 31-D, item 1 , The zoning map refered to dates back to the 1960 's and must be updated on the soil information , areas, etc. 5. A major point is that pages 3 and 4 should read as does page 7 (g) . In fact this should be the concept accepted throughout the law; namely general descriptions of possible 'damages for which there shall be ' retribution. The arguement has been used that if you did not put up a speed limit " how could you arrest the faulty driver. While the speed -�- -deterent saves lives,- drtvi ng is possible only because most people 'obey--- - the laws, bounded by the extensive suits and penalties for accidents and damage due to the mistakes made. The 15% slope is supposed to be like the 'speed limit ' , and this is exactly the wrong reason. ° r 2 Mrs., Shirley Paffensper, er' Supervisor, Town of Ithaca 126 East Seneca St. Ithaca., New 'York 14850 December 4, 1992 Dear Shirley, We understand that the Codes,and Ordinances Committee is nearing the completion of its work on the. proposed Steep Slope Environment] Protection Overlay .district local law. The sixth draft is a considerable improvement over the earlier versions, but l know many of the property owners who will be impacted by the law still have grave reservations about it. You may also be aware that some of them are considering litigation against the town because of some of the arbitrary standards required by the law.. We thought perhaps the Planning Board and the Town. Board might welcome the opportunity to discuss a broader view of the site development goals that EPODS are supposedly designed to address, but, in reality, fail to achieve. The key questions seem to be. What is the best wavy to protect property owners who live downhill from development? What is the, best way to prevent degradation of the water quality in our streams and lake; and What site characteristics really contribute to the potential problems that are of concern to the town? These are certainly legitimate and important questions for all of us who live in the Town of Ithaca, lust about all of us live downhill from sorneome or something, The Town Board and Planning Board may not realize that the proposed Steep Slope EPOD legislation will do northing to prevent the downstream hooding problems used as examples at the September 16 public information meeting. All of those examples occurred in areas with slopes less than the arbitrary 1 % prescribed in the draft law, In the case of Eastern Heights, the town at that time, twenty-five years ago, had no professional staff'to review the plans nor did couruprehensive subdivision regulations exist, Such was also the case when the Northeast area was developed and problems occurred downstream of BOLES and the Ithaca Schools. The other two cases„ namely Trove Drive and Towerview Thrive were relatively minor problems,directly related to construction which now can be prevented by the existing town policy of holding back escrow funds until the ,sites are properly restored. ,Ac fair question, l believe, is how much. did these problems individually and collectively cost the town over the twenty-five year period chosen by the town in their examples? Were they sufficiently egregious to dictate the imposition of such punitive measures on all the owners of the some 2600 acres of land within the proposed Steep dope EPOD Many of us feel that a combination of the existing tools (with some small amendments), including the adoption of a very straightforward storm water ordinance drafted with extensive input f°roazaruu town engineering and coupled with the continued careful review of all proposals by the highly competent staff already on hand (that we are already paying for) offers a much more effective and less adversarial way to deal with these questions. The, EPOD legislation will not, really give us the answers we need but rather it will give us a fragmented cause and affect, profile on not necessarily connected properties. For example, the properties, near the lops of our bills are likely to develop last. While more flat in slope, these properties in some cases may be more likely to contribute potential flooding and/or erosion problems even after EPO D applications involving downstream properties had been approved and improvements constructed for those properties. What do you do then when flood damage is caused to those properties in the EPO,D district whose owners, were told through their approved applications that they were doing, it right? Who then pays for the damage? Who pays for what retention pond or does every EPOD applicant have to have one's'That approach doesn'twern to make sense, How would our approach work? We recommend that: 1. The Town amend Article IV, Section 26 of the Subdivision Regulations(see attached) to encorporate those criteria contained in the sixth draft,of the EPO D on pages 3 and 4 not now included in this section, but only those that the town engineer is convinced are needed to answer the questions phrased in paragraph two above. 2. The Town amend the local ,SEQR law, to provide as threshold for activity where as combination of slopes, hydric soil types and changes in vegetation, for example, dictate that an action be considered as, an "Unlisted Action" thus triggering a "Yes" answer and the requirement: that a long form be c(nnpleted. 3. The town provide engineering and planning with the computer, hardware and software tools to enable them to check runoff calculations, provided with applications for development. Perhaps some applicants could be required to provide a disk using town specified software to verify, or spot check, for the towns benefit, the adequacy of the infrastructure being proposed. Perhaps, in the most straightforward of cases, eg. building of an additon in a sensitive area, the town could run the calculations. It would even seem that to)wn engineering could put on training seminars to enhance the development of a proper standard of quality on these issues. 4. The town as part of its planning process should use the software to perform drainage assessinents, in each drainage sub area where the planning board had concerns about upstream development tinder the zoning permitted. 5. The town should consider the establishment of a Town of Ithaca Soil and Water Conservation District, It is ironic that we never considered this, but it still is not too late to do so. Having a district would provide a very valuable educational resource to the town and individual applicants and make staff and board reviews much easier. This approach also offers more opportunity to develop a positive partnership between town government and the people of the town, Shirley, somehow the scale of concerns about fk)oding, erosion and water quality have fallen totally out of balance. We both know that the people of our town don't need the 2 cloud of another layer of zoning hanging over their head and becoming another deterrent to selling or modifying their property. Dealing with storm water concerns should be strictly a technical site development matter not complicated by the notion that somehow there is a magic, yet rather ill defined line on a zoning map that somehow delineates a boundary between a straightforward procedure for using ones' property versus a punitive, bureacratic procedure which in the end does little to enhance the environment. We do not know how much the town engineer has been involved in pursuing the EPOD concept or the specifics of the law. The impracticality of what we have seen suggests that his input has been minimal. We recommend that this oversight be corrected. We will be happy to pursue these suggestions in more detail with you or persons you designate, preferably before the Planning Board begins the public hearing phase. Very truly yours Noel Desch for CSLUPR cc. Mrs.Carotyn Grigorov 3 OF 1P TOWN OF ITHACA FINAL 126 EAST SENECA STREET, IT A A, N,Y, 148501 TOWN CLERK 73-1721 HIGHWAY 273-1656 PARKS 273--8035 ENGINEERING 273_.1747 PLANNING 273-1747 ZONING 273-1747 December 10 . 1992 Noel Desch 122 Updike Road Ithaca . NY 1.4850 DearNoel -, Drank Liguori has delivered to me your letter of December 4 , 1992 concerning the proposed steep slope legislation My understanding of the scale, of regulation that would result from the enactment of the Steep Slope Environmental Protection Overlay District (EPOD) and the effect it would have on individual landowners differs from yours considerably . As I see it , the legislation is meant to address a limited number of related problems in limited physical circumstances and, is not expected to salve every drainage-related problem in the Town of Ithaca . Also, I do not believe, that Cayuga L.,ake water quality problems , which you discuss , will ever be salved, solely by legislation of the Town of Ithaca.. . I recall your concerns over the years that you were Supervisor with drainage problems in the: Town . In an April 17 , 1986 letter to the Town Board , you stated that the need for a drainage master plan was critical and proposed that the Town hire a consultant , "none person for one year of work" . To my recollection, you did not hallow tap on that proposal by bringing it to the Town Board for consideration. During the mid to late 1980 ' s , I understand several versions of a Storm tater Management Ordinance were drafted and reviewed by the Public; Works Committee ,. Planning and Engineering ,Staff , the attorney to the Town and you. One, dated March 1989 , runs 32 pages plus. appendices . Novae of those drafts were ever brought to the Planning Board or Town Board . Early in 1990 , the:. Public Works Committee reviewed some of the previous work.. It is my recollection that the staff and committee felt the existing drafts were too long too complicated and would have presented a substantial burden to landowners in the Town. last week , the Town received a model ordinance from NYS ITEC and l have askedlean talker , Town Engineer , to review it to determine its suitability for arty of our needs . I do riot doubt that any of your, past init iat i.ve:s , if enacted, might not have altered the need for a Steep Slope EPOD. But they were not enacted . perhaps the 5-point program outlined in your letter would be effective . However a substantial amount of staff time would be needed to determine that . The Town has a Steep Slope EPOD ready to go to the Planning Board for a recommendation to the Town Board . I am quite unwilling to be a part of abandoning another initiative to address long standing problems , l N. Desch , - EPOD Page 2 . December 10 , 1992 believe , at some point , One has to be courageous enough to proceed , with the understanding that deficiencies can - and may need to be - corrected , with experience . In recent years . E-EPOI)s have been enacted in as number of municipalities and have been effective . In light of that history, I am surprised at your reference to potential litigation on the basis of "arbitrary standards required by law. " I am sure Karl Niklas would be glad to supply you with copies of other, municipalities ' legislation that the Codes and Ordinances Committee has reviewed . Town Engineer Dan Walker assures me that he had been involved in commenting on the specifics of the Steep Slope EPOD legislation . As to your point #2 , Te SEQR: At one time, I thouglit that changes in the local SEAR law might be a reasonable, a ] terria t ive to an EPOD. I discussed this with Jerry Weisbrod, who has expressed his support of the EPOD concept , if riot all of the elements of the C&O Coll�imittee proposal . fie has convinced me that , under SEQR, drainage concerns are addressed " too late" in the review process and that the EPOD structure provides a better time frame . I value his practical experience, perhaps You would like to take the opportunity to discuss that perception with Jerry sometime . The Planning Board has scheduled a discussion of the Steep Slope EPOD for December 15 . 1 note that Chair Carolyn Grigorov received a copy of your letter to me , as she will of this letter . I am sure she will provide copies of both to the Planning Board . Over the past months Carolyn and I have discussed the EPOD. She knows that I had many reservations about earlier versions . I believe the present draft is not only a considerable improvement , as you put it , but a document that deserves to be considered for enactment and which I now support . I look forward to the Planning Board ' s comments to the Town Board as to the practical i,ttility of the proposed legislation . Very truly yours . Shirley A. Raffensperger Supervisor SAR : j Ih cc : Carolyn Grigorov Karl Niklas / enc . Town Board members /enc . John C. Barney Daniel Walkerlenc . TOM4 Cl w \A AST ti NXI4p "o ww 4 bN F w Y .O'. . "� -� it .� � � � „ ...� SOCIETY J . � °: .. 1 ............1wWff ff P# k f May 5 ,, 1993. .. ,"--1----......... awyd Ms. Shirley Raffensperger , Supervisor Town of Ithaca 126 Faint Seneca Street Ithaca , NY 14850 Dear, Ms . u i uru r r . i ream about the upcoming archaeological survey for c rem r+ u.ne in Inlet Valley area to be supervised by Cornellprofessor , isherene au gh r, in the April 20 Ithaca Journal . This site , if artifacts can ble truly tt.ri u t to Coreorgonel, will be important for the proto-,historic and historic eriods in native uuueri ru history in 'Tompkins ou nt . We' have few well doicumentled Cayugar uut i artifacts .in our colleotion from Tompkins County and if the Tow does discover and have a geed to excavate artifacts from thie site (non-burial) the DeWitt would to interested in acquiring documented and analyzed or partially analyzed collections. Researchers, uuu i Cornell and Ithaca oi g students , come to us requesting to view native m ri n artifacts for, thesis and term paper research. Teachers from the local school districtar collectors , and tourists ars: requesting exhibitis . It, is better that such artifacts be iru environmentally sound and secure arrangements for true public. Although I applaudCornelius genierosity in contributing labour, to the iuruu iu rut i am worried about C rnell's interest a making time collection accessible to the public. Students ome to us researcbi,n,ig local sites ( i.e. Indian "ort) because C r i 's collection is notiiy, accessible. e hold no materials from time Trumansburg areasite. At Cornell fragments encs ar a boxed on an upper floor f McGraw Hail waiting for aro interested student to analyze/organize them_- and ,argots went to England a itiu the Professor in, ha,rge and remain there. McGraw Hail is not handicappecessibleand it b,ais no public hibition space. We would hope that t an decision that is uuuau about the diposition of the artifacts would include a controlled and Publicly accessible facility. if the ;artifacts remain at Cornell, too long for processing the custodial ownership uublurred , d confused over the years . All of these issues h uuld be given careful consideration by the Town Board. We are not a large i.ustituutiuuru, capable of handling enumrmouus collections, howeverwie take great care i,n following uru i s ional collections management practices . It ' s, possible that hundreds f cubi.c feet of material could to excavated in the long term of the project. in that case, we would like to negoitiate totake a, specific segment that is appropriate from an archaeological m rspec iverear ii acts excavated during a spe i is season , or another appropriate meas to segregate the collection. We do not ' t.� �', n imi"iiACA, NEW YORK 14850 i�HONEI (6 07) 273-828 DF'JWT'1`T 111STORR"AL S()(`1'111`3114y, OFTOMPKINS (MUNITY an burial remains or artifacts because of the new federal laws regarding repatriation of these items . The issue of artifact ownership should be addressd at the early stages of the project so that the generous support you are getting from Cornell will not get dropped in the middle due to misunderstandings from all concierned—nativie Americans (Ciayuga and Tutielo dIendents) t property owners r Cornell and the Town of Ithaca . I've been in discussion, with George Frantz over-the list, year about this upconting survey, in George and I are well acquaintad# I' ll bug him about mina y' ' new information. This cld 'be a longi term project . Thanks. Sinr Shannon, O' Diell Curator cc: George Frantzf lawn Planner Margaret Hobbier Dirlector 401 East to Street 117HAC,"A, NEW YORK °m4850 PHONE: (607) 273-82,84 New York State Department of Environmental Conservation 50 Wolf Roach, Albany, New York 12233-4253 2619i i !» Thomas C. Jorling } Commissioner 'I/-' s A�, q i.ui,ii xdT' F 11 INIPII f July 20, 1993 Ms. Shirley Raffensperger Town Supervisor Town of Ithaca 126 E. Seneca Street Ithaca, New York 14850 [dear Ms. Ra: f ensperger You were informed by an April 7 , 1993 letter that your Small Business Administration (SBA) 'Tree planting Grant had been forwarded to SBA for final approval. At that time, we anticipated SBA's approval would occur in late ,lune, and that. final award letters would be sent out in July. We have recently been informed that final approval by SBA will occur in early September. You will be notified as noon as New York's consolidated grant is approved. 1 apologize for this delay and any inconvenience this may cause your tree planting plans. SBA is now required to administer a new grant program that was just passed by Congress. They will.. provide New York with a final approval for the entire 1993 funding request. As indicated in the April 7th letter, your grant award of $3 , 200, as submitted to SBA is almost guaranteed. You should receive an award letter in September and your money will be available in late fall,. Sincerely, Daniel W. Weller, Chief Forest Resource Management L, V `w ;"' t r April 1 ,. 1000 .,. Ms . Shirley Raf:fensperger Town of Ithaca Supervisor 126 E . Seneca St . Ithaca , New York 14850 Dear Shirley. We are very much in favor of the proposed multipurpose recreational trail. connecting Burns Road with Hudson St . in the city . We are concerned that the publicity surrounding this issue has been largely negative and the positive benefits have been down played . The existing trail between Honess Lane and Game Farm road is used frequently . It has been a clean , safe area for running , bilging , or waling the dog. We see little difference between this trail and the proposed route . The railway bed on, Burns road is actually used frequently now by runnersd skiers , and bicycles . We can put little credence into the fear of the path as an escape for burglars . Creating this route further protects the area from the. possibility of a roadway entrance for future housing developments along the Six Mile Creek waterway . This will be a critical issue as the City watershed is less utilized in favor of 'Bolton Point water . We feel it is the responsibility of the Town of Ithaca to promote intelligent strategic planning for growth in our area . Considered decisions must be made regarding the wise use of remaining wild lands . ,lust as New York State has been active in preserving the wild character of the Adirondack region, so should the Towyn act now to designate an area, for public use and recreation . Living on Burns Road , we enjoy using the railway road bed now, but feel strongly that creating a multipurpose trail will only enhance the quality of life here . Sincerely , Albert and Sue Gillis 1 1,2 Burns Road Ithaca , New York 14850 CC : Frank Liguori OF 17,. Ct TOWN OF ITHACA 91 126 EAST SENECA STREET, ITHACA, N.Y. 14850 -&jr RO TOWN CLERK 273-1721 HIGHWAY 273-1656 PARKS 273-8035 ENGINEERING 273-1736 PLANNING 273-1,736 ZONING 273-1747 May 2, 1990 Thomas J. Reirers 3C Wildflower Drive Ithaca, New York 14850 Dear Dr. Reimers: After your complaint, March 21, concerning trash on the East Ithaca Recreation Way, I asked Planning staff to notify Cornell of the requirement that any construction debris be removed. That was done and I regret you were not copied on the notification. By copies of this letter, I am asking the Town Planning Department to follow up Cornell on the problem; also our Town Parks Department will check the site for non-construction related trash. I hope ue can accomplish promptly a solution to the problem. I note that you have corresponded, personally and as President of the Eastwood Commons Resident's Association, with menbers of the Town's Zoning Board of Appeals concerning Cornell's proposal for a parking lot near the East Hill Plaza. The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on that proposal Wednesday, May 9 at 7:08 P.M., in the Town Hall, 126 East Seneca Street (side entrance) . I hope you and rs of the Association will be able to attend. Very truly yours, Shirley Raffensperger Supervisor SAR/j s cc: George Frantz, Assistant Town Planner Richard Schoch, Town Parks and Open Space: Manager William P. Pal een, Cornell University Al Wright, Cornell University Henry Aron, Chairman, Zoning Board of Appeals MAY 1 4 CITY OF I THAC A EEN "r1�lA ,�w � Fw� w�"Cf�4'FCp '�4�� .m7. b 0 OFFICC OF 'rEL.EF'HONL 272-17'13 May 15, 19190 Town Engineer Sum Ieeners or George Frantz, Town Planners Towyn CAC Shirley I,afiensperger, Towyn Supervisor i Dear Friend Decently I have become aware of two problems along the proposed bikeway route. The first is a huge quantity of fill that has been dumped right across the upper RR R.O.' ., just northwest of the end of Juniper Dr. (Near the jG on your bikeway map. (One has to climb up ,and down the mound. to proceed along the trail..) The other is a possible chemical leak from Therm. .. A few days ago I got a call from a resident of Hudson St. She told u me that there is always a bad chemical smell below Therm, in the vicinity of a small stream that runs from, the Therm, property and across the old railroad right-of-way.. I have just dame back from the site, and indeed there is an unpleasant t chemical odor just where she described,. Although it was vaguely familiar, a I could not "place"" it, u, w To get to the site, go to the end of Pearsall Mace. Walk down the ,y new Bolton Point cut-through, on the northwest side of the beige and pink house and beige cinder block garage. To your right you will see the stream. For a little distance in either direction I was able to detect the odor. I could also smell it, though faintly, upstream, from just outside the Therm fence, where the streams goes wander ground to later emerge: near the RTS bed. The stream comes from the Therm property. . Gould the site be decked out? There are neighborhood concerns that ,c,,� ' 'd.t^ Therm is illegally disposing of some toxic material. I'd appreciate hearing from you about the results. Thanks! 5" fit Sincerely, larlington,V*0f�� y CAC Chair •�,�, • 1, d M +ry 17 An, 4'd,o ak CCrµraa Vuo rc`VM,.yq.,k°rn�,yp➢„,,.= wx rrr,j"h.„�1.4Rar nv ,u A,1E on b rr x=�u,rry "'"^,•.. � � w ;.� � �,... �``� , �` � . I� TO% SHIRLEY FROM: SUSAN 10/23/901fol6f RE: GLENSIDE NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION LETTER Item # 4g A sidewalk along Floral Ave. /Five Mile Drive was one of the early alternatives reviewed by the Town for the State Cayuga Inlet Trail Phase 1 , between Cass Park and Buttermilk Falls State Park . The City had met strong resistance from two property owners (Weiner and Lower) when they attemptad to obtain easements to locate the trail along the west side of the flood control, channel . It made as lot of sense to Noel and me, who joined other involved parties for a field walk , to run ths trail on City-owned lands on the west side of the flood control channel , and then to go westward to the side of Floral Ave. /Five Mile Drive. Only a few utility poles would have to be moved. Presently, it is my understanding from talking with Jon Meigs and with Bob Bonet, that the City is pressing for the trail to be located on the east side of the flood control channel , with a bridge (very expensive) to cross the channel near the fish ladder., There has been no Town involvamont in discussions of trail. routing for at least 5 years. Now that the Route 13 project is engaged, it would be wise for the Town to meet with State Parks and City representatives to attempt to revive the project. I would rucommond looking again at the Floral Ave. route for the trail as it may be least expensive and most beneficial . Item 4 5 Last year, Trowbridge Associates complutteat the West Hill Master Plan for the City. That plan cancentrated mainly on circulation, platting, and open space within the City. Also shown was a proposed bypass road just outside the City (see attached map) . According to Jon Maigs, the Plan was never officially approved , endorsed, err". adopted, but was tabled pending more neighborhood input, which has not occurred. Jon considers that the implementation of the bypass road was 3argely dpendent on the Town, and that presently there is no need for it. George and I ware involved in soveral meetings 1-2 years ago, around the time of the Route q6 decisions by the City. One grand plan envisioned by several City, Town and County agents at, tho tima was the development of a ruad from the vicinity of K-- Plart, which would go westward, crassing the f1mod cantral channel. just north of the fish ladder, and which would then climb the hill north of Glenaide, and head north, eventually connecting t4°l Route 96 nemt to the West Hill Fire Station . Tharm was no Tawrw Engineer in residence at the time to offer any assistance in feasibility analysis, and City engineering and public works staff did not further pursue the matter . The routo was semn , however, as one that would require participation by several agencies., While George did not offer me any current input an this item, I recall that he and I saw some benefits to both the City and Town in developing such a route, especially considering the final decision made by the City on Route 96. 1 recall that one of the City resolutions with respect to Route 96 may have included some requirement or incentive relating to the State constructing a bridge near the fish ladder. In the vicinity of Glenside, however, it should be acknowledged that a 10 per cent grade might be the best that could be done. Item # b As you recall , the Town Board, about 5 years ago, endorsed the proposed land alienation/substitution project, which included (and still includes) the development of parks in the floodplain as shown on the attached map. The City has had several problems with fulfilling State requirements for land alienation and substitution - for example lands on Inlet Island north of the Station Restaurant, and the 'festival lands' adjacent to the Treman Marina and Hags Hole, which the State would like to have to expand the Marina. Perhaps the Town can request a meeting with the State and the City to become fully apprised of the status of the project, and to find out how to accelerate matters. Planned Town water and sewer extensions should not affect the former Knight's slaughterhouse lands which would comprise most of the proposed Town park, because of the 25-year limitation on extension of water and sewer service to that land. CC., George Frantz Dan Walker OF TOWN OF ITHACA IV 2t 126 EAST a NCA STREET, ITHA A, N.Y. 14850 TOWN CLERK 273-1721 HIGHWAY 273-1658 MARKS 273-8035, ENGINEERING 273-1736 PLANNING 273--1736 ZONING 273-1747 May 24, 1 Betsy—�arlington, Chairperson Conservation Advisory Council. City of Ithaca 108 E. Green Street Ithaca, New York 14850 tu~ar° Betsy: I've looke into the concerns you expressed in your May 15, 19 90 letter concerning conditions t,.i.o,ns l on h proposed South Hill Recreation Way. First, the Town has not taken title to any of that trail and will not proceed to do so until after the legal challenge to our decision to proceed i h the trail is heard. So, tete disturbance rbance you described along the route is within the rights of the landowner-an individual landowner, I believe, It is possible that the ° :'ill " is our Y EG t,roper y; again we cannot regulate late that use. In either case, I understand *hug°t the disturbance ur'banc. looks to be temporary. Andy—�rost, Town of Ithaca Zoning Officer, investigated your report of chemical odors in the vicinity of a small stream and adjacent to Therm. He walkedthe area with The;m's Haintenanc.-e and Life Safety a pervirsor , George May. No cheuwu.t.a.µal odors er,e detected, no residue discovered. h mous have a permit from DEC to use a chemical degreaser but that is note;. "dumped" .ped" . Additionally, Therm has a recycling program for waste materials. The Town will recheck the site form time to time; the recent rains may, have washed away whatever you detected. Let. maiknow if you hear of further problems. Sincerely, Shirley Raffensperger Town Supervisor SR:bfp CC: Andy Frost Dan Walker John Whitcomb George Frantz, OF I OWE 'F IT ACA TOWN GI ERK 273-1721 HIGHWAY 273--1656 PARIS 273-6035 ENGINEERING 273-1736 PLANNING 273--1736 ZONING 273-1767 May 24 , 1990 Betsy Darlington, Chairperson Conservation Advisory Council City of Ithaca 108 E . Green Street Ithaca, New York 14850 Dear Betsy, I 've looked into the concerns you expressed in your May 15 , 1990 letter concerning conditions along the proposed South kill Recreation Way. First, the 'To'wn has not taken title to any of that trail and will not proceed to do so until after the legal challenge to our decision to proceed with the trail is heard. Eo, the disturbance you described along the route- is within the rights of the landowner-an individual landowner, I believe . It is possible that the "fill." is on NYELC property; again we cannot regulate that use . In either case, I understand that the disturbance looks to be temporary. Indy Frost, "Town of Ithaca Conine Officer, investigated your report of chemical odors in the vicinity of a ,small stream and adjacent to "T'herm. He walked the area. with "T'herm ' s Maintenance and Life Safety Supervisor, George May. No chemical odors were detected, no residue discovered. Therm does have a permit from DEC to use a chemical degreaser but that is not "dumped" . Betsy Darlington - CAC -2- Additionally, T''herm has a recycling program for waste materials. 'the Town will recheck the site form time to time; the recut rains may have washed away whatever you detected. Let me know if you hear of further problems . Sincerely, Shirley paeznaperer T'ow,n Supervisor p,: kip CC * Andy Frost Dan Walker John, Whitcomb George Frantz xry 7 a4 G w M /wY w M� d ry °w ,..., f',�e„^'M '�� y,.���...F�.a�... ^�'u.�'^$'V'w✓r'�w"".' �w I� ..�>� M'w.'�:'^ww�4.�., wi � �w', .. ....,.., ,,,. bw eL ~ ryr°16- C.w•rww, �m " ,x4"" ,r.. -. , .. .`� ,� W�.w.^, ��."T""°' .�MH^I �.w ox«„, „ L ^ ^ r. ~mac •„� w~ � .� ” M � ^ ) F � a' " e w a www,'%, b I N� 1 1 � f PFC a R" L UJF , OF 1P Tu"WN OF: ITHACA 21 126 EAST SENECA STREET, ITHACA, N.Y. 14850 TOWN CLERK 273-1721 HIGHWAY 273.1656 PARKS 273-8035 ENGINEERING 273-1747 PLANNING 273-1747 ZONING 273-1747 August 15 , 1991 Edgar E . Bredbenner, Jr. , President East Lawn Cemetery Association 141 Honness Lane Ithaca, New York 148,50 Dear Ed: I have received a copy of your letter to Daniel Walker, Town of Ithaca Engineer, rejecting , on behalf of the East Lawn Cemetery Association, the easement along Mitchell Street for a pedestrian walkway. I regret that the Association did not feel it could accommodate the 'Town and its residents in this manner. Your letter raised several questions. First, it is my understanding that at the time Cornell University and the owners of Ides contributed money to this, project, there was a clear understanding that the walkway would connect with already constructed sidewalks on the north side of Mitchell Street. Additionally, the purpose of the walkway is to improve safety for pedestrians in the area. Most users of that stretch of road come from Maplewood Apartments, including many mothers with small children, and asking them to cross Mitchell Street twice would exacerbate the safety problems, not improve them. I understand your concern as to the value of land you administer for the Association but I do not know if it was made clear to you that the area requested for the easement is within the required setback area and, therefore , would not be available for division into lots . I would appreciate the Associations revisiting this issue , if you believe it would be productive . At any rate I appreciate the time already given to consideration of our request. The Town plans to proceed to construct the walkway on the north side of Mitchell Street within the highway right-of-way. Although not ideal, it may be our only alternative . The Town will attempt to minimize any impacts on the cemetery as that construction proceeds . Thank you again for the time you and the Association Board of Trustees have given to our request . Sincerely, Z�'�JRafrensperger Shirle SR : bfp CC: Daniel Walker Mr. James Mazda Page 2 April 6, 1992 We understand that the: path parallelling Pine Tree will be included in the project only if the Town and County agree on funding for its construction and continuing maintenance. We encourage both parties to collaborate in a search for a mutually acceptable solution. TCBT is further pleased to learn that the County proposes to make such provisions standard where existing or projected bicycle: traffic would indicate that they are appropriate. We understand that features of such improvements include cross-slopes at the same slope as that of the adjacent travel lanes, and bicycle-safe grates where drop inlets are used. These features will greatly enhance cyclist safety and encourage bicycle use, and also will present desirable standards for County municipalities to emulate in their highway design. You stated that the County is considering elimination of the practice of sanding roads. Since: this would improve safety for all wheeled traffic, as well as reduce maintenance and material costs, ` ABT supports serious consideration of it. In general, we support and encourage highway maintenance practices and procedures that lend to improved cycling safety and comfort, including prompt repair of potholes in paved shoulders and frequent shoulder cleaning to remove mud, loose debris and refuse. All of these conditions can endanger cyclists through loss of control and/or forcing them to use the travel lanes. Your receptiveness to: the suggestion for 'improving the design of the intersection of the path and roadway at Snyder Hill was appreciated. We urge that further consideration be given to providing appropriate signage, indicating the bicycle facilities, for the project area; and that bicycle-sensitive induction sensors also be provided at the Judd Falls-Mitchell intersection, whether or not a traffic signal is installed initially. Another item of concern to those attending the presentation was the design treatment of the road at the underpass of Judd Falls ]Rd. and the old railroad bridge. You indicated that although this section of Judd Falls might be resurfaced, restricted lateral clearance might not allow continuation of a full 4-foot shoulder through the underpass. We would suggest that even if a full shoulder is possible, consideration be: given to providing signage and other visual devices to alert all users of the road to the situation. Vehicle and bicycle speeds in both directions, the curving roadway, and the narrow passage all combine to make this an uncomfortable and dangerous spot for the many cyclists who travel it. Y Mr. James - Kazda Page 3 April 6, 1992 Again, thanks for your time and assistance in this matter. Please do not hesitate to 'call on the TCBT if you have any questions on the- above or- any other matters relating to bicycle use of the project. We also stand ready to consult with you and other County staff or officials on matters of common interest. The project design. and other information you have provided represent a significant advance in making Tompkins County highways safe and attractive for bicycle transportation, and will lead to many benefits for all highway users. Very truly yours, e AIPelvoorde Chair Tompkins Coalition For Bicycle Transportation /mc cc: W. Mobbs, Tompkins Co. Commissioner Public Works D. Winch, Tompkins Co. Representative -- Highways Committee Raffensperger, Ithaca Town Supervisor O-JM#3--TCBT.Ltr Edgar E. Bredbeniner,Jr., pr i nt East Lawn Cemetery Association 141 ikon Lane Ithaca, New"fork ltd Dear Ed, I have received acopy of your letter to Daniel Walker, Town of Ithaca n i p rejecting,on half of the East Lawn Cemetery Association, the easement along Mitchell Street for e pedestrian walkway, i regret that the Association did not feel it could accommodate the Town,and its residents in this manner. Your letter raised rel Wtions, First, it Is understanding tt at the time Cornell University the ownersof IdOs contributedmoney to this project, there was e clear understanding thatthe walkway would connect with already trust i elks on the northside of Mitchell Street, Additionally:,the purpose of the walkway is to improve safety for pedestrians in the area, to, t users of that stretch of road come from MaplewoodI Apartments, Includinq many mothers with small children,and asking them to cross Mitchell Street twice would exacerbate t safety problerne t irnprowre th I understand r concern as to the,value of land you administer for the Association but I do not know if it was made clear to you that the area requested for the easement is within the required setback area ,therefore,would not be available for division intolots. I would appreciate theAssociations revisits this inue, if you believe it would be productive. At any rete i appreciate the time already given to consideration of our raZiest. The Town plans to proceed to construct the walkway on the north side of Mitchell Street within,the highway right-of-way, Although not Ideal, it may be our only alternative. The Town will attempt to rninirni a any impacts on the cemetery as that construction pr Thank you again for the time you and the Association Board of Trustees have given to our requesL Sincerely, copy: Daniel Walker vty � 60 u� F ffHACA e's Family Fun Center! JUDD FALLS ROAD ITHACA NEW YORK 14350 (607) 273-41V / , m dd m W � Cie I xzl� . 11,9a' A mm,. m . lo- CORNELL U N T V E R S t "'r Y Finance Division t eaw Frst,rte Dr -lartrr ent maiL Brnx DH-Real F.,stake Cornell Business '�rech !Aogyr Park 1t1 aca,NY 14853-2W 20178rrrirrrrvrrod Drive,Suite 103 'Fdephonca 607 254-4660 Ithaca, New York k '148501 F'acsnr!btr° 607 255-9010 August 28, 1992 y � , Shirley A, l affensperger "Towyn of' Ithaca 16 ;East Seneca Street 0, Ithaca, Y 14 �r ���"�,`�. i iF I �A � Re: Sidewalk Construction at East Hill Plaza Dear Ms. Raffensperl er: This is to acknowledge the receipt of the ander to ennstrLact sidewalks along the east side of Judd Fails Road. We hereby confirms that we intend to participate in the sidewalk project and waive! the 15 day. requirement to construct. We also undersuand that the cast of the project will be billed proportionately through the taw bills over a five-year period, Sincerely, Bonnie J. Vans" inbur BJV:tnib cc: John E. Majeroni John M. Murray'., A Division of Public Works TOMPKINS COUNTY ENGINEERING William J. Mobb�s James T. Kazda, RE Commissioner of Pubiic Works Sr. Civil Engineer September 291, 1992 Shirley Raffiensperg:er, Supervisor Town of Ithaca 126 East Seneca Street Ithaca, NY 14850 Re.- Forest Home Drive over Fall Creek BIN 30474401 Sidewalk Repairs Dear Shirley: When the sidewalk was originally closed because of structural deficiencies we had worked with your engineering staff to develop alternatives which would allow us to reopen a pedestrian, walkway. One of the proposals was to segment the driving surface through the use of guiider,ail in order to provide separate areas on the deck for pedestrians andi vehicles. This option was reviewed and rejected because of the restrictions this would have on the driving surface as well as the restrictions which it would impose on any, pedestrian way. Another option which was reviewed was the removal of the, downstream, truss and the sidewalk and the installation of a temporary sidewalk using scaffolding which can be attached to the outside girder of the bridge, This is the option that we at the County prefer since it does not restrict the driving surface and, it provides a structurally sound walkway for pedestrians. We stand ready to work with the Town to implement the temporary sidewalk option. Please coordinate this with Town staff as well as the residents in the community so that we may implement this solution as soon as possible. Sincerely, RE--) Sr,­C-Rff-Engjj�o�� JTK:bw xc: Stuart Stein Beverly Livesay Daniel Winch William Mobbs Dan Walker Bostwick Road, Ithaca, NY 14850 /9, Ward Hungerford 607 - 273-4262 FAX 607 -272-8489 Jl�...... Recycled paper wJ e BARNEY, TIENT' j ATTORNEYS AT LAW 315 NORTH T OGA STREET ry l ll4F wx P- 0. BOX 6556 JOHN d„;. BARNEY ITHAhCA. NEW Y43R'K 114851-6556 FSE"rER G G R4 S',,6MaAN# _ ...................._. TF- FCC,a FUN IR NELSON E Rn,7'4 (6071 273.6841 (1'.07), a"'m72.88C6 DAVo A E1us awr (NM' F(DR 4->¢::4zvICF�. s'aF PAP HSS Hu.1!C',..M.. ',. KENT RANUALL ES. MARCUS MARY K FLECK [CONFIDENTIAL AND PRIVI.LE(J INFORMATION LEGAL. ADVICE T4:,)' "1 HE TOWN OF ITHA! A 'I"I 'WN SUPERVISOR] September 22, 1992 Honorable Shirley Raffensper er Supervisor Town of Ithaca 1.26 East Seneca 'Street Ithaca, New York 14850 Dear Shirley; You asked whether it is necessary to hold a public hearing on the Judd Falls sidewalk. assessments. The answer is yes. The procedure would be similar with that followed with respect to improvement districts within the Town, except that in this instance we are not dealing with an improvement district but rather simply an assessment roll relating to certain properties in the Town, As I undersumd it the procedures are essentially as follows: I. Upon completion of the improvements the Town board or the Town. Engineer (or other official or employee in charge thereof) shall fele with theTown'own Clerk a statement in detail showing the actual and complete cost of the improvement. (rown Law Section 216) 2.. Such statement shall thereupon be entered in full in the minutes of the "frown Hoard. The Town Board„ if it so elects, shall prepare an assessment roll containing (a) a descrilution of each lot or parcel of lanai so that the same may be ascertained and. identified; (b) the na nes of the reputed owners thereof"; (c) tlue amount of benefit of said improvement, which each said lot or parcel of laud shall. have received; and September 22, 1992 Page 2 (d) the amount assessed against each lot or parcel. (Town Law Section 237) The preparation of the assessment roll is optional with the Town Board. If the Town Board so chose it can be prepared by the assessors (in which event the procedure is slightly different). I am assuming that in this instance the Town Board wishes to prepare the assessment roll. 4. The assessment roll, when completed, is filed with the Town Clerk. 5. A notice is published in the official paper stating that the assessment roll has been completed and that a public hearing will be held thereon at a stated time and place. The publication shall occur not less than ten nor more than twenty days before the time of the hearing. (Town Law Section 239) 6. The Town Board holds the hearing and considers any objections to the assessment roll and may change or amend the same as they deem it necessary or just so to do and may affirm and adopt the same as originally proposed or as amended or changed. (Town Law Section 239) 7. The assessment roll may provide for payment of the assessment in full or in up to five annual installments with interest up to 6%. (Town Law Section 200-a) S. Upon final approval of the assessment roll, the Town Board shall annex a warrant which shall be signed by the Supervisor and counter-signed by the Town Clerk directing the Town Tax Collector or the Receiver of Taxes and Assessments to collect from the persons named therein the sum or sums set opposite their respective names and to pay the same to the Supervisor of the same. (Town Law Section 240). Alternatively, if the assessment roll is prepared by electronic data processing it can be handled in accordance with provisions of Article 15-C of the Real Property Tax Law. (Town Law Section 240). The warrant annexed to or fled with the assessment roll shall prescribe that the assessments therein may be paid in whole or in part without fee or penalty on or before a date to be specified therein which shall be not less than thirty nor more than one hundred eighty days from the date of the warrant. (Town Law Section 240) 9. The Town Tax Collector or Receiver of Taxes shall cause a notice of reception of the assessment roll to be published once and to be posted on the sign board of the Town indicating the place where and the time when the assessments may be paid to her. 10. Within ten days after the last day specified in the warrant for the payment of the assessments in whole or in part, the Town Tax Collector or Receiver of Taxes and Assessments shall deliver the assessment roll or, if proceeding under Article 15-C of the Real Property Tax Law, the data file therefor, to the Supervisor of the Town indicating the several parcels of land September 22, 1992 Page 3 for which assessments shall have been paid in full, or in part, and the parcels of land for which no part of such assessment shall have been paid and she shall at the same time pay over to the Supervisor all moneys collected by her. (Town Law Section 241) 11. The Town Supervisor shall present the returned assessment roll to the Town Board at its next meeting. (Town Law Section 242) 12. The Supervisor shall annually transmit to the County Legislative body at the meeting thereof at which taxes are levied a statement setting forth a description of each parcel of land liable for the payment of an installment of an assessment together with the name of the owner and the amount of such assessment with interest. (Town Law Section 243) 13. The County Legislative body shall levy the amount due in the manner provided by law for the levy of State and County taxes and from that point on the assessment process follows the same normal process as with any other Town tax or special benefit district. (Town Law Section 243, et seq.) 14. In addition to the foregoing if there is going to be maintenance expense incurred in connection with the improvements,-an assessment roll for the maintenance cost should likewise be prepared in the same_manner.in which assessment-rolls are prepared for benefit districts; a public hearing held on that roll, and the amounts due assessed, again, essentially in the same fashion as is done with a special benefit district. I have not included the procedures in this memo because I am not aware that there will be any maintenance expense anticipated for the ensuing year. If there is let me know and I will try and give you greater detail. The process is set forth in Section 202-a of the Town Law. Given the time frames set forth in the Town Law relative to assessments for these improvements, it is not clear to me whether you can go ahead and forward to the County the warrant for the collection of these assessments until the 30 day period.is elapsed during which each landowner may pay the assessment in full. I think, however, although it may not be totally legal, that in view of the fact that each of the landowners has indicated their preference to pay the assessments in annual installments over the next five years that I would go ahead and proceed to hold the hearing and forward the assessments to the County even though the 30 day period to pay the assessment in full may not have yet elapsed. At this point it seems unlikely that anybody is going to contest these assessments. If they do the worst that can happen is that you will have to re-assess them next year. Needless to say if you have any questions regarding any of the foregoing please don't hesitate to get in touch with me. September 22, 1992 Page With best regards. 'fiery truly YOUrs„ fl JCB:b f; ii I i Cllt�e���,rtnie nt ani" Riley-Robb HaD ^ � Ithaca,a,NY 14853-5701 ' � 1 Agricultural and . oot)erative Biological Engineering607-255-2280 n 607.255 1199 � n. � `f1 �1 � 1 ^ " ks a I�w,,r FAX 1177-2517-441140 December 10, 1992 11 A 1u� Shirley Raffnsperger Town of Ithaca Supervisor 126 E, Seneca Street F1 � Ithaca, Y 14850 N L. Dear Shirley: As a resident of the town, a member of the "Tompkins Coalition for Bicycle Transportation, and a bicycle safety specialist working on a traffic safety project, I'd like to make a few comments. The roadway improvements in the East Hill Plaza vicinity have caught my attention, I am particularly interested in the opportunity that exists to make sound. decisions regarding accotnodations for pedestrians and bicyclists. The improvements that have been made to that section of fine Tree Road (improved surface, wider shoulders) are most commendable in fulfilling a tweed to accomodate cyclists safely. In particular, the section of separate facilities along line Tree Road between. Snyder hill. Road and the intersection with Ellis Hollow Toad seems critical, My concern is that it may be unwise to plan for that separate facility for bicycles, and that it might be safer to plan for it as strictly a pedestrian walkway. The hazards that. would be created with a separate bike facility include not only the pedestrian, /cyclist conflict along, the walkway, but itr would create more congestion and thus potential. conflict with motorists at the intersections where the path would meet the roadway (both ends). The AASI1TO guide (excerpt attached) addresses this concern. .please let me know if I may assistin any capacity regarding this and similar concerns. Although my background is primarily in cyclist education, I've been exposed to numerous issues relating to engineering and enforcement measures in the interest of safety, and aura interested in working, with the town to insure the best decisions are made, Sincerely, Lois E. Chaplin Extension Associate llelpinj) h�,ni,Pat F§°nrywFedycto Work ('au9itdltl;;at,rprt,r',ahe�'wk,swftr�,iEhi�For'aci�lc�aQH�otl.f�rrk�i;u ��c���aiRY+�ntadt�vaau�iuYa;N.at4,N°tur�ieu�4 �;1,,(7a�V9p,r c,tchp;�io^aeu�a„��,�,^s�uoV�ifa'r,ciW^�st<<rr�, w5`,ac�ulrtk ,1Maternaur�l'� >!r�t;� „�w��9 �l"�drlMsr,^rr3"'rrt�����aNy "w2a•17 �r�1=�st�',arHia4lf.i�kuo� irr � �frIrrrra�¢Gr.N;9o�>ri.,�,rRE,i• �i;�tiairi,.eErudR,t^'t,c>�<<iretrik[1:,,tidsr,. ,��'rr'14'P� l� Kti,aMri�� r�t�rC "���-iona9'Furr a,�yzrt,ir�ri�r,. 0 Figure"7. Example of Bigycic Path, r , va, , r r ; r.' c M Separation Bet'mveen Bicycle Paths and Roadways When two-way bike paths are located immediately adjacent to a roadway, some operational problems may occur. Some problems with bile paths located immediately adjacent to roadways are as follows: I. finless paired,they require one direction of bicycle traffic to ride against motor vehicle traffic, contrary to normal Mules ofthe load. . When the bicycle path ends,bicyclists going against traffic will tend to continue to travel on the wrong sive of the street. Likewise,bicyclists approaching a bicycle path often travel on the wrong side of the street in getting to the path. Wrong-way travel by bicyclists is a major cause of bicycle/automobile accidents and should be discouraged at every opportunity, . At intersections,motorists entering or crossing the roadways often will not notice bicyclists coming from their right,as they are not expecting contra-flow vehicles. Even bicyclists arming from the left often go unnoticed,especially when sight distances are poor. 4. When constructed in narrow roadway right of way,the shoulder is often sacrificed,thereby decreasing safety for motorists and bicyclists using the roadway. 2 5, Many bicyclists will use the roadway instead of the bicycle path because they have found the roadway to be safer,more convenient,or better maintained. Bicyclists using the roadway are often subjected to harassment by motorists who feel that,in all cases bicyclists should be,on the path instead, 6. Bicyclists using the bicycle path generally are required to stop or yield at all cross streets and driveways, while bicyclists using the roadway usually have priority over cross traffic, because they have the:same right of way as motorists, 7. Stopped cross street motor vehicle traffic or vehicles exiting side streets or driveways may block the path crossing, 8. Because of the closeness of motor vehicle traffic to opposing bicycle traffic, barriers are often necessary to keep motor vehicles out of bicycle paths and bicyclists out of traffic lanes.These barriers can represent.an obstruction to bicyclists and motorists,can complicate maintenance of the facility,and can cause other problems as well. For the above reasons, bicycle lanes, wide curb lanes or shared roadways may be the best way to accommodate bicycle traffic along highway corridors depending upon traffic conditions. Width and Clearance The paved width and the operating width required for a bicycle path are primary design considerations. Figure 8 depicts a bicycle path on a separated fight of way. Under most conditions, a recommended all paved width for a two-directional bicycle path is 10 feet(3 m). In some instances, however, a minimum of 8 feet (2.,4 m) can be adequate. This minimum should be used only where the following conditions prevail: (1) bicycle traffic is expected to be low, even on peak days or during peak hours (2) pedestrian use of the facility is not expected to be more than occasional, (3) there will be good horizontal and vertical alignment providing safe and frequent passing opportunities, (4) the path will not be subjected to maintenance vehicle loading conditions that would cause pavement edge damage. Under,certain conditions it may be necessary or desirable to increase the width of a bicycle path to 12 feet (3.7 m); for example, because of substantial bicycle volume,probable shared use with joggers and other pedestrians, use by large maintenance vehicles, steep grades and where bicyclists will be likely to ride two abreast. The minimum width of a one-directional bicycle path is 5 feet (1.5 m). It should be recognized, however, that one-way bicycle paths often will be used as two-way facilities unless effective measures are taken to assure one-way operation. Without such enforcement, it should be assumed that bicycle paths will be used as two-way facilities and designed accordingly. 23 r ., �M � i �r2 Jkyr" Iy FINAL A ti CI"T"Y OF ITHi 1"r°rMrA C , NEW YORK 14850 OFIFICIE OF TELEPHONE274-6501 MAYOR CODE W7 March 4, 1993 Shirley Raff"ensper er Ithaca Town Supervisor 126 fast Seneca Street Ithaca NY 14850 Dear Shirley: L,et me combine two items in one letter. 1 . I have beer) receiving copies of the correspondence between you and Bundy Ma zella concerning the Cayuga Inlet Trail and the "Festival Lands." I am enclosing a copy of'the resolution adopted by Common Council on January 6 of this year, which represents the City's comments on the Draft Master Plan and Draft 1.3rivironmental. Impact Statement for the Trernan Marina. The third Resolved clause deals with the Cayuga Inlet Trail.d Please note that the last sentence restates our agreement with you that the 1983 agreement is still in effect. The pr°oblern is that we have not beer)able to get State Parks to proceed with their portion of the actual funding and construction of the trail. We erre trying to use the negotiations over the Marina expansion as a way to get action--or a much stronger commitment to action—on the trail. The worst thing that,can happen is to see the negotiations derailed by the irresponsible meddling of" ""'your cons t°iituenC :In my opinion we will then see a continual stalling of not;only the trail but other projects for which we need the help of the State Parks. We are eager to work with the State harks in a cooperative manner in the boast interests of the coarrunrunity. In this way we believe we can also spur progress on the Cayuga Trail. . l want you to be aware that some of the:parcels which are ander consideration as substitute,land for the Inlet Island alienation are located in the"I'owwrn of Ithaca. Thys 'fan Cort has contacted Floyd Forman to make hire aware of the location of the parcels. One is just south of the South city line and is known as the Sheldrake parcel or "the melon patch." In fact the State Parks,believes that this would be useful to have for the Cayuga Trail. The other piucels ar°e in the Sire ^filefree, watershedand have been the suubJc t of previous discussions. We would like to make sure that;the"I"own has no obJections to the City's acquisition of these lands as substitute park:lands, 'Phys'Farr Cort or Doug Foster an Our Planning Department can provide whatever rxrore information you need. Sincerely yours,, " l enjarruin Nichols Mayor Enclosure: t::"ouncil resolution cc: Thys Van Cort JAN 26 1990 110 LA. Buttern-dik Falls ITHAC,A NY 141860 (60" 273-3147 FINAL Shirley Raffensperger, Supervisor Ithaca Town Boa,rd 126 East Seneca SL ITHACA NY 1,4850 Re: Rumsey rezoning RULET 1/9/90 My JAN 9 Im you encloshig a, JAN 8 letter—to your Board concerning Rumsey's re- zoning pethion has bad no response. Ms. Rarrisey's C :14 1989 h-Ater to you'r Board asked: "..,u as my rezoning request denied or deferred?" 'There"ve been two Town Board meetings shice that question was, asked, but it remains urianswereM On J 8 1 pborted the Town office, asking how miuch the Town has been Wed for litigation against Rumsey, I talked with "Linda", but my query has had no response. I hope it is not your policy, tau stonewall eltKen1taxpayer requests in the mranner reported above, and that you W answer these three requests, 1. Was Rtunseyl's rozoalrig request denied or dieferred ork OCT 2 1989? 2, WIH the Town Board henceforth hear arguntents supporting that request'? 11, How much has glue Town been billed for the Ruro.sey litigation'? Please inlUal the copy of this letter as appropriate and return the recelpt in the enclosed stantped addressed etrivelope, ZV Pdlen W. Hayes Ertel: 12/14/89 letter to Board copy of this lietter return envelope This ac,°kriowledges re(,wejpt of" DEC 14 1989 letter Rumsey to riown -JAN 8 1990 letter Rumsey to i,rown Board (witli I-pageextelosure) JfikN 9, 1,990 IeUmr Hayes to Supervisor (with 2-page enclosure) Fit L [2/14/1989 110 E. Buttermilk Falls ITHACA NY 14850 (607) 273-3947 Town Board Town of 10aca NY 126 East Seneca St, ITHACA NY 14850 Re. Remoning request On DE1 1989 the towri attorney notified arta' of your OCT 2 resolution: "RISOLVID, that upon the recogmendation of the Planning Board the Town Board does a wish to coitsider the rezoniftg of Tax Parcel Nuabers 6-3'f-1-2 and 6-38-1-3, located at Ill and 116 bust Butteriilk Falls Road, fres R-30 to Business "C" at this tile ` Tu t; wording indicates tlie Board did riot consider my request, and DEFERRED it. But your attorney says my requchst wais DENIED! If corisideration was deferred, I fiereby urge full consl&oration. If my request was derded wit-11tout consideration"l, Uteit I iriteivd 'to tippeal uroJer Artic[e 78, 1 ask 0e Board tu resolve tfie OCT 2 resolution's ambiguity-, was ort y rezoriitig re(Itsest, denied or deferred? I was nut i'totified of tite Board's OCT 2 meetirtg, rtcw of tbe acAlioti taken tlten I therefur° requesL notification of atiy rtueetinp!, at wbicli, matters coxicerliting lue ,are to be aicted upon, so I rtuay presert(, evidence ajid arguirtleaUs sti.ppit)rtiiig aly riezoning r1eque'st, Margaret M, Ruftwey Copy: R, Mayer FINAL (111,I)A,?l 2 4 JAN 211 1990 110 E. Buttermilk Falls ITHACA NY 14850 (601) 273-3947 Shirley Raffensperger, Supervisor Ithaca Town Board 126 East Seneca St, ITHACA NY 14850 Re,: Rurnsey rezoning MYLET 119190 Your Mard may be awadting the outcome of tomorrow's Zoning Board of Appeals meeting before comsidering the Ruinney rezwAng, HaVirlig Z13nuffify, its storage ban Is only a band-ald solution. Ans long as the Quonset J,s zoneul. residential, now tenants must have Twwn approval (with delay's and 1w.,it rent), It is thus hpperative to rezone We Quonset business W, which only your, Board catt do, The Board Wis tieard fts stafVs opposition to mzoWng. TaxpayMpMe input should be heard toy I doubt that you fully grasp the—gravity of the Town's effort U) JUM! its taxpayer .1br coritetapt! And I'm sure the Board has no Idea of the cost to aU taxpayvTs of Uds ugly Htigatkul. The Board should withdraw—the contempt inotion NOW, wnd subsequeraly schedule a hearing to rezone the Quonset. "You should also inquire how much Is tins cost, the taxpayers to pursue this litigation, anA what they've gained ther,eby. If this "overzealousness" becomeswidely�, 1,wnown, I suspect that youll have awre thart just two Irate taxpayers an' voters coiriplaWng to the Board! Page two of Woning and the ConwUtiatiom" (oinitted frioni my, 1/9/90 malling to you) is enclosed herewith. Op Or .........­,.......... A hen. Hayes Ench (1) ZONING AND THE CONSTITUTION (page 2) In 1989 our highest state Court voided New York City's "Single Room Occupancy Law" citing Armstrong, Nollan, and First English (supra), saying the City may-, "...require SRO owners to dedicate their properties to a public purpose [butl without any-,fair payment..,I this) amounts to an unconstitutional confiscation of the owners' property," Seawall v City of New York In short, the public may have ONLY what the public is willing to pay for! Like New York City's "SRO" Law, our zoning Law requires "..,owners to dedicate their properties to a public purpose"'. This raises questions about Article XII of the 'Town zoning Law, which abolishes rights that preceded the Law, with a "ratchet"' that tightens use restrictions that are never relaxed. "A non-conforming use may be, changed to another non-conforming use of the same or more restrictive classification and when so changed,,. shall not again be changed to a less restrictive use."' Zoning the Quonset residential made it a ""non--conforming use" and the Article XII ratchet began to tighten, requiring Town approval for each tenant having a "less restrictive use" than the one before, causing delay and uncertainty. In 1988 that red tape discouraged a prospective tenant and lost 3-month's rent. While it does not affect possession, the non-conforming use ratchet clearly limits the most valuable property righL that of profitable USE, Laws that bar property USES one by one are just as unconstitutional as those that slew private property outright! "'A strong public desire to Improve conditions is not enough to warrant a shorter cut than the Constitutional way of paying for the improvement." Pennsylvania Coal Co. v Mahon, 260 IJS 416' Owners must accomodate valid public needs, but only upon "just compensation". THAT is the "Constitutional way°", OFT OWN OF ITHACA x 126 EAST SENE A, STREET, ITHA A, N.Y. 14850 j 1 TOWN CLERK 273-1721 HIGHWAY 273-1656 PARKS 273-80.35 ENGINES $NG 273--1736 PLANNING 273-1736 ZONING 273-1747 February 5, 1990 Allen W. Hayes 110 East Buttermilk Falls Ithaca, New York 14850 Dear Mr. Hayes I am in receipt of your numerous letters to the Town Board, to our Zoning Office and to me. It seems most appropriate to acknowledge: those at this time, following the January 24 meeting of the Tow of Ithaca Zoning Board of Appeals. To clarify any outstanding issues, the Town Board of the Town.. of Ithaca declined to consider a rezoning of Tax Parcel No. - 1-3 at its meting on October 2, 1989. That decision was made upon recon dation of the Town Planning Board and after review of the documents and public record that acccrqDanied their reccmneendation. It is mgr understanding that, on January 24, the Zoning Board of Appeals conditionally modified certain requirements of the previous variance granted to Margaxet Rumsey on March 9, 1988. I believe that the Toon Planner is attempting to aid Mrs. Rumsey in meeting those: conditions. Although. I am sure you are aware of the Town's procedures regarding compliance with the Freedom of Information Lair, I remind you that the Town Clerk, Wean Swartwood,, is our Records Access Officer. All requests for information will receive more prcopt attention if they are submitted to her rather to other staff members. Yours truly, Shirley A. Raffensperger supervisor SAR/js f"I p4" L,o-LIIIN,ro, sciumnim, soi.oxiCiti tI.Q, SA1-,K 20 ATTO U.N EA S AT LA W �00 K%S111 MJ'F' LO 11 0 HOX 353 ITHACK NEW N(WK 1"51 RAYMC)ND M, 1607b%�73-2202 MICHAFJ,L(411NTA) MARK 3 MHAMON iints.19SP JAMNSA MALK MARTIN A. LUSTRR.ESO, IMOM AS M(WAM RR February 16, 1990 Shirley Raffensperger, Town Supervisor Town of Ithaca 126 East Seneca Street Ithaca, NY 14850 Re: 340 FOREST HOME DRIVE, ITHACA NY 14850 Dear Madame Supervisor: The Town Attorney suggested I write to you regarding a Lease or License to continue the present use of premises 7ocataa, at 340 Forest Home Drive, a portion of which Nes within the public right of way. I am therefore enclosing a survey map which indicates that the northerly street line runs through an existing shed on the property and on the northerly side of as low stone wa77 which runs the length of the property, The wall appears to have been built at the same time as the house. The shed appears a7so to have existed in its present 7ocation for some time. The present owners, Wayne Tee7 and A7t Brubaker are se7ling the premises. The attorney for the buyer has requested that we obtain written permission from the Town to continue to use the property which may be located within the public highway. I understand that the Town hasgranted Leases or Licenses to other homeowners in the area under simi7ar circumstances. I am requesting that the Town Board grant a Lease or License to the owners of the premises 7ocated at 340 Fbrest Home Drive on whatever to and conditions the Town has previously granted to other homeowners in the area. I understand that the Town Board meets on or about March 12, 199o. If it is possiCe to take action on this matter on that date my c7tent s shou7d be ab7e to close on the contract date of March 31 , 1990. P7ease feel free to ca77 me if you have any questions or if you require any further information or documentation regarding this request. Thank you for your he7p in this matter. Ltr. to Town Supervisor from James A. Salk pg. 2 Kind regards. Tr ly e ]k Enclosure JAS/amm cc: John Barney cc: Elizabeth Bixler LUI- e— wa » y LL w CL I ELu � Lu r a ri w i W &--a cl or � aP /0 c3,1 LL. n � ly _- N 4E q4 _. " M Ma � O — < U) 0 w � VI �X T V� � M k r� J U Lv Uj Z... J coo, wa "jt rr"t V`Y "e.ifYl.11 x t7 Y V VII OF 1p TOWN OF' ITHACA TOWN CLERK 273-1721 HIGHWAY 273-1656 PARKS 273-8035 ENGINEERING 273-1736 PLANNING 273-1736, ZONING 273-1747 March 9 , 1990 Chase Farm Associates 108 Ridgecrest Road Ithaca, NY 14850 Gentlemen: This letter will confirm that the Town of Ithaca has reviewed and accepted the general location of the proposed roads on the Chase Pond project. The present policy of the Town is to formally accept for dedication those roads , if the roads are constructed in accordance with the Town of Ithaca highway specifications, if the title to the road is marketable and meets with the approval of the attorney for the Town, and if the roads and other utilities are installed in accordance with all other applicable rules , regulations and laws . Upon such acceptance, the Town would then assume responsibility for maintaining and repairing the roadways and any utility lines , including water and sewer lines, that may be within the roadways. However, it should be noted that this is the present policy of the Town and there is no guarantee that this policy will remain in place. it is possible, although not presently contemplated, that there: may be additional requirements in the future relating to acceptance of Town roads and related utilities. The execution of this letter in no way suggests that the Town is waiving any rights that it might have to institute additional requirements, or change its policies at any time in the future . Yours truly, Shirley A . Raffensperger Town Supervisor R/B/f 2 1199 ITHACA Mar90 W F Town dr I t o rw dµr 126 E. Seneca St . oil Ithaca , ewd York 14850 Attention : Ms . Shirley Raffensperger Town Supervisor As ar Homeowner and' resid en of the Chase "a rm Subdivision on South t Hi I I a I am, writing with s :v r a I major concerns of mine an d o t h e r, residents of the subdivision. As you probably ku°udddw this project has urn,detgione major turinoil within t Via.dd developers a r w ownership. financial suppd r „ arid commitment . Becausdw of this , we believe i t has unfortunately strayed from w ”. the town do d the residents understood as s.t Isµ intended a dpr..ddved direction , To cite s ome specifics ,, No k:udawwwwdr architectural guidelines thart the "Architectural Review Committee" would use as their d ird ct ionu a ..e an file with a eie hd mdowdww dor available to individual wd ua'w.l sew .wdent Th,ds"se iss"ds clearly contemplated in the approved de d.1 restrictions rwnd wrardd the °Datum. for the initial l directi on of thesubdivision, fur set of guidelines dµol.° nes were used by ae developer during presentations to the town board, They have been violated in wwwo°umdo form almost an every udrmra built . These rwido a=ot orr in r dr d of themselves a d r an individual basis do rw o t threaten everyone;ooro.ehowever ,, t odo fact that the developer dry e is allowed to capriciously ici ow:usl have an unknown moving Drain of secret guidelines is clearly against t h e intent o h e deed rerd .r dr rdons and approvals . The developer has wn for sale sign on the posted "Model" on Kin road. Again , it is aswrdumed that they were permitted to w.usdr the garage do d""I" aspra an office under the aalwrasprd"das of a "Model " .n" . f this is allowed to be sold. in that configuration along with ra, vacant lot , who is to know what that combination might bed:µdumdr. The idu,teud iorl of that house should beNddwsus;, ando that it is either used as as successful . eye appealing sali,,s office; o's reconverted o ss single family hdouw°mda with garage .o..dr full compliance with . rdd architectural guidelines and sold as such. If it is r"d."tdar:wriiad to a home. the general appearance of that entire:Lw`ti".:w d°o ner including the parking warr.dsa"w',, " arhdodw,ld be readdressed to the town in some formalfasshw.ow^"V, , * There is a w shed a n d o n e other wokw"nk"I"'aowoww a, structure adjacent to o h dap Chase o wrAw rd dw d house a t 11. Chase Larrnda. . This ar.l.a's"do is a ,w n clear violation of f t. w ds' deed r:tiona ntrs.ctions as n d:' "Architectural Guidelines'', as described tdao, the residents ,is , (Ag a.i.n none on file) . Who will, enforce sdo h aan clear dr d. ddga ad.il, by t h e developer? The r o a f-I w a,Y and sorm drainage system has been left poorly maintained and presents itself as both aneyesore and an obstacle to residents . This is being compounded by very heavy construction traffic , What plan exists to remedy the problem and alleviate the further destruction during many future months and years of construction. Does the town also have any provision for extreme dust that is anticipated (such as as roadway treatment) . The house on 102 Ridg6crest has been in use as as commercial building for some, time now. What plans exist to return it. to residential and how long are they permitted to use it as such. What plenis exist for Chase E%nd, across fr:oau Chase Faz,m? . Approval as given uaaIiat was tabe a heavily detailed and controlled "Duany" style development . In light of t,hie lack of controls on the Chase Farm site, we are extremely concerned that a similar approach will occur on that site . we know modular houses that are clearly in violation of the "Duany" guidelines have been contemplated. * Some subcontractors arestill unpaid after many months and are in the process of filing liens . What are the developers doing to clear up what could become as very negative impact on our.- neighborhood? in stumnary , these arle but as few issues that a,ie are extremzly concerned about . We do not feel the developer is noliciously, intending b: violate the codes or approval . They are in a financial position that forces them to allow what can be rationalized in the name of a sale . We as residents will have to pay the price if the developmAnt becomes something different than what we were promised We ask that you as our "Town officials get involved to see that what was presented to you and supparteld by riesidents is Adeed enforced . He ask that NO BUILDING PERMITS be issued until the appropriate reviews are conducted by the Town to answer these and other items of concernhas some public forum be available to permit the residents to voice the concerns ,, Should any building permits be open in which house construction has not started, we would ask that they be suspended until these issues as least concerning Architectural Guidelines) are addressed. Your prompt attention to car concerns is appreciated ,, Sin"cerplaha Broderick C. Holt Barbara Holt cc : Town Planner F I NAL W 1 0 108 W)w,k 148'5'0 A'' 1 0 541;1 ......................... . ..... 60 72TC lZfl 1,'AX''607 273' 5290 June 18, 1990 Shirley Raffensperger, Supervisor Town of Ithaca 126 E. Seneca Street Ithaca, New York 14850 Dear Shirley: Enclosed is a survey of South Hill residents conducted last fall. The results provide an analysis of the types of commercial services the residents of South Hill would like to see in this area. I thought you might find it interesting. Please feel free to contact me with any questions or comments . Sincerely, David Auble Enclosures FINAL 1" THACIA E30'Urilll MAIL RISIDEN"I' S SURVEY (A (A)VIVIERVOICAL SERVIECTS"'.1 FOR: ILRST 310 PROFESSOR MARTIN WELLS DEcEmSZR-22, 1.909 BY : DOUG FOSTER ARCHANA KHARE HIKE TERWILLIGER FRED HATKINS ADAM NEWHAN aOSEPH AULICIM9 Introduction : Th i E3 S U rvey was i it i t i a I ed . h y' N r . Da ve Auh W El I oc al real.. estate developer . Hr . Auble i s interested ill C011strUKA9 a commercial shopping center on 50uth Hill in Ithaca . He would like to determine what types of comwercini services would residents a,. f the South Hill area in ILhaca most like to see made available tc) thew . Mr . Auble ' s made this known to an acquaintance of his , Dom-,j Foster . Doug is currentLy a student in Professor Wells , Design of SampLe Surveys class . A course requirement W, Professor Wedl.s claos is to design and jwplewent a survey. Thus , extending heyonfl thE course Yequirement , the survey also serves a useful purpose , the results will be used to help Mr . Auble decirle on which of these services tx; provide . c)ur group was tarmed fiom fellow studth"11A,� within Professor Wells class . Our group ' s responsibility was Lo design the survey questionnaire , plus tabulate and anialyzed the data . MethodoLogy : Definition of Lerms . ( a ) ElewenL : an Maject or person ail K&A at measurement i S Laken . . . ( i . e . a resident , head of household , in South HLIL ) , ( b ) Population ; a col lectlion of elementAs Moir vdlich we wish Lo make an inference . . . We , ail residents living on South Hill ) . ( c ) Sampling unit : non-overlapping coliecti ;ins Of elements from the population thHt cover the entire population . . . ( i . e . each hou6ehuLd in South Hill ) . A) Frame :a list of samPling uniLs . . . ( i , e , South HM voLer registration list ) . ( e ) Sample : is collection of sampling units drawn from a frame . SEI,ECTInG THE SAMPLE : A SysLewatic Sampling MCA was ised to ottartl ttqa saoulUe front the population . This involvud ra"dowly selecting one Mwent front the first "U" ejemenl-s in 1:11 ? fr;poe and thereaftel Initil Liu, desired saiqple Mti� 1,01' t1liw ;rallli; one i.-esidellt ' S ( head c,,dt ly)Usels)],d ) iiatne randolitly selected from, Us ELyst 11anan, listed in Lhe frEury Of 900 households ( I in 31 , and evevV 3rd name Lhereafter was selected U,) compylse the sample size of 300 residents ( n = 300 ) . The process of mailing out the 300 surveys was conducted by the "Mallboz Co" . This entailect partauming the systematiC SamPlW(J pvocedure , addressing the enveLopes , and sealing them , Confidentiality was secured Uy assigning a number to the addiess, of each resident sampled . included with e,,�.ich survey w,-,16 as cnivel: lettei wiitten by Mr , &uble, emplaining the survey ' s pulpase . Also included with each survey was a stamped envelope with Mr . Auhl ret I addressou . t of the 300 surveys maiied 119 were compLeted and returned to Mr . Auble , making a 39 . 61 rate of return . ( Hot e : time did nut permit Our grOuP LO cOnduct a 16110"al? study of the surveys that were not ret"rned) . The cost of the stawpa-; ( approximately $75 ) , LK e11va1,nlm4 mid Lint $500 fee Inuki to the "Hailbox Co" was paid by Mr. Luble , There are certain advantayus associated with systematic, sampling . First , it does not reqMLI e tile use at a raiplam number table . las would siwpLe random sawpliuq ) NIS MMS Lhe mechanical, details of sample selection slWsr to Use , it is aLso eas!Eu &a perform in the field and therefore Less subject to selection error,..-.,; by- ield-workers" Lila,, E,un winhar simple random sampling 01: stratified random sampling, especially if one lacks a good frame . Systematic selection spreads We saIll j:)Ie over tht--, population . Finally, systematic saMpling can provide greater information per unit cost than does simple vandom sampling . Tht, advantages ot systematic samPlIntl is its "Plicity Of selection , operational convenLence , even spread of the sample over t population and giewLer information Per uniL c0st . There are some disadvantages associated with systematic, sampling . Accuracy may be decreased if certain relationships exist between the characteristics A the elements , the 0Fd0I:iIl9 fI:'QWi which the sample is chosen , told tha,� jijta:ar%ral between sampie elements . Thus , populations having unfaueseen peri"dicity ( a tendency to 'recur at regular intervals ) way contribute bias to Lh& estimate of the population Mean or PrOpWtLonal value . The Muth HLJ I voter registration jisk , whjch was used to obtain the sample , did nok have periodicity . HOH- SAMPLILIG ERRORS : Hou-sampling errors are mainly ON d:r: 11011-re spouse , inaccurate response , and sel.ection bias . The sample surveys that were not returned, by the residents sappled, may bias the results of the survey . By only receiving surveys ( reLurned ) from people who are either strongly in favor or sqowqjy oppnsed to all or some 01 the SeLvIces listed in the surventl. au decrease the accuracy of the survey results . Leading 0) a distouLed estimate A tAn 1.1:u6! percentages tur tne enLire popufaLion . Those who do respond way mot, represent the populaLion about Mich we Wsh to make inferences . up .,,;tudy of thEl SnrVeYW LVat A"" 1101: returl" Vj"ll"I increase the accurEWY Of thtw �,;ur-vey results . But , as stated earlier t imk did not: allow Our"jy CO Ip L C) CoyidUCt a f o I 1014 lip Study. inaccurate response by the person sampled, resuLts from errors 01. definition in survey questions . The sample survey questions our group designed vias reviewed by Prollessor wells , changes were made to the questions so that they wouLd not be misinterpreted by the people who were sampled . Selantion bias is whe" substita"Ons are wade in the sample , s"Oh as substituting a nest-door neighbor for a person whose name was sampled , ThIS was ncT a factor W cmu: survey , a6 no substitutions were wade . SYSTEMATIC SAMPLING vs CENSUS : A census survey ( cowpLete enumeration) requires more money , manpower and time to carry ouL . There is also as greater chance thal: errors will be introduced . Such as errors made when recordLng and tabulating the data , There are many inotances where it D,a; impractical to enumerate W uniLs of a popuLation . Thus , a sampll-::1 survey , such,as systematic , is loss eNpenslve , its faster , sLwpJel: to administer , more accurate , and provides greater scope atu] adaptabi1. 1ty . DEFINITION OF ABBREVIATIONS 1 . Under the "Opinion" column the respondent ha�s six choices tf,.s choose from . strongly Favor Favor Miffelent- upp"50d Wougly Opposed 2 . under the "Frequency" column the respondent has four choices to choose from . Holly weak 11 ph"rhl , Nor at = 1) = W = 11 = No 3 . Total number of responses for each service are under the column labeled M . 4 , In entering the data , if two choices were circled under a column we graded tip . Example : It SF and—V were ]Doth circled for "Hardware StOYJ-1It- ajT- the ,opinion" column we used the SF j response . 5 . in enaring the data , it a person did not give their exact age but , wrote in "Over 35 " for their age , we used 35 . F " C1111 k.1 1a1, SERVICES: Opinion Flequency 7 33 36 113 � 222 30 44 91, 15 % 29, 2% 32 7% 5. 11% 17 7 ���"",� 7 1 r 1 4% 2" 1" 13 248 31A P $ r ti �A . a 17 d$ !� IN, �, 11 � I1 1. video rental 14 39 30 4 25 M 1 27 31 46 IV m"M M r m W L5 2H 2S 14 10 2 13 . 3% 24 .8% 24 .8% 12 . 4%._....24 .81 '98% 1 I 19ri 40, 2% 47 , 1'' 111 40 "'�''4 4 20 JIG 2 21 411 36 1 0 24 , 1% 34 .5% 20.7% 3 . 45% 17 . 21 1 .85% 19, 4% 45 , 4% 33 S 1{+: 1a$:$:ord 'u"GtNre 5 16 2 13 24 11C1 1 2 20 76 913 Spm:Wg goods 6 16 48 13 qtr 109 2 3 23 71 IU2 5. 5% 14 , �a'�, 4 4 dH 11 .9% .911 1 , 96% � '141; 22 ,5% 7 2z +'� rn �,P'1 tot e 1 7 23 16 16 115 to 89 too 6,09% ,10 31 , 3% 13 , 9% 27 . 81 1 10 11911,11 KIM shop 6 25 52 7 21 2 33 66 102 2�' 5 wR 4:N"^/ , aw , $" er � a w� 64 . 7 5 , 41% ,,�aa�� 01,1.a,r,�, 1i . 3 1 inti 18 .9% � .88% 1 , 1tr a 1 $n, Liquor ,.,„t:$, r v 13 24 30 1 14 36 1."1 2 1 15 24 61 1 u 1, 7 . 14% 21 ,4% 26 .8% 1'2, .a% ,1 G , 1"r; .99% 14 ,9% 23 .8% WAY ,. ... .. 1,est"j$t.$latn 1.9 40 23 a I.8° 111 1 20 a; 30 10,"r " t%, 2 , 7r Iasucea'j stole 33 41. 1._3 6 21 115 7 G.rt➢ 1 3.1 1U6 ...M_,_ _..._....w 280% fn5 7P 1..1....�„�.3�%, 5 .22Zm.,..,...w_18, 31 � .w...�.,.. ,._.__.7....... r .. 7t„_»..r.. 616% 29. 2,' _ ..... .... 2 ' ��._....�_..__.._____._.., .._. 1111��". (,a rT.9'l✓[ Id 10..:°0`Nt 4 ' .Wn G,p 28 25 46 � 9G? B�_" 11 ” 1 1 1 b 1.2 35 111 9 21 11 �°r 2 :31 25 4.t 1 t t 1. 103%Aa :31% 31 , 9% 7 , 96t 181 tri 1 .q8% 304% 268% 42.01 , 10 37 .35 9 22 113 1 21 32 50 1.184 8, 85% 32 . 7% 11% 7 ,16% 1°a A4 `N1r p 20 , 2% 30l,-18%.,.,, 4B.,-I'",---ll- . 1'"+711;1.r) 16 413 31 8 17 1 1 2 2 17 26 .tai 100 0 e rd nA r atr r,lrrp r 2 Jd'. 8rm7 6 AX 14 . 3% 1 s 7 r��, �..��Rr 7 . 10%A! 1 b r _...._...w,.._,'------'—�- .�..':._.�.._..._, r .�r°� . a A Vej e 1$wAa n 7 22 56 7 21 113 1 1. to 79 1n 6 , 19% 19. 5% �$rc.# I',u"k� G.�r, 1 1'7,. 1 1% 1 ou 1 X17 7 4Y% a COHMUNITY SERVICES: up in 1 Oft aF 111 SO d' "C u.auat:rut,rra r .,c;lrr:rarl 13 16 43 12 22 1011 12 . 5% 15, 4% 39. 4% 11 5Z 1 �.1�rrr r.:1r 6 21 55 `:d 21 106 5 .66% 1 9 W 51 ,9% 2. 13:4% 19 .8% Ia;-r1 r 1'i r:r:99 d E.;7 23 29 35 3 0 142 21 .9% 27 .6% )3 .3% 2, 86% 14 Sr1 "`Wt1a1et.ic field 16 26 39 6 111 I05 15, 2% 240% 370% 5 .71% 1% 1% Is im 1r craft cM°aat.ul 9 38 35 5 18 14d"w MEDICAL SERVICES: Opinion a (ti10 T Wrul1. l) rdc.re.°1ut 21 :33 15 1 19 109 19, 3% 30, 3% 32 , 1% '" r% Dail.isl L6 26 42 3 18 105 15 . 2%2dr " iri% Ca 42% 2. H6% 17 1 '', 6 1. 514 3 19 dW1 5.83% 2dd, 4% 52 .4% 2. 91.% 181 ro 01wi.Gdh e l ri's't 10 21 53 3 0 lilted 9 . 26%r+ 1.�, 4� 490% 1 78% 13 , 5% ` Irr r.1 t;rd r 1 a° i.rri 15 19 50 � 3 1.9 1.07 1.6% 17 . 8% 46 , 7% 2 .8`x, 17 . 8'X, BACKGROUND QUESTIONS: 1 , How many years have ytrrr Lived in your 1rr'ese"t 1.ucaLjotr`w U--2 is 3-4 yrs —8 3 wS 9-15 w`u a ovor 15 vrsicrd ;rd. 25 13 12 241 47 117 21 , 4% 11 . dl"15., 10.:1`;x, 17 . 1% 0 . 2'X 2 . How wt;3"y more 'r earr S do !'a.rr.r V,„Ips.W L I,ry,w live on Sao"1 1r H 0 1 1 0' 20 1..3 12 1 li 45 106 1H. 1% 141. 4`JMa 1 J . 1% 17.0% h2 " `,`X 3 , Ate you: Workinm NuL working Looking 01 Vault Rest Ued Uudaut LoWl 82 -1 0 27 9 119 GAW '840,1111, 0 = 7% 7 ,56% 4 , HOW 010 WeLe YOU on your last bluhdayy Average (mean) age 44 ,6B totai 105 Sla"dard devial-io" 16 , 27 5 , How many people are living in your househoLd'.` I adult. 2 adulLs 3 SUDS 4 adults 5 adults 6 adulLs tota.] 29 78 6 2 1 1 115 25 . 2% 67,8% 3 =2 IQU .87% .87% 1 child 2 Wtdren 3 children 4 children 5 children Wal 12 ts 4 2 1. 3 4 32 .4% 48, 6% 10 .8% 5 . hl7"; 2. 7% ADDITIONAL COMMENTS: I —",w would you feel ahout; relocating Town Hall ru SouLh Hill? St i ougl y Wor Povou Indifferent Oplased. SUO"gly Opposed L01 0.1, 12 Is 47 17 23 117 100% 153% 40. 2% 11 , 5% 19. 7T, 2 , plow would yo" feet abouL a nuw traEEW tight at Rc, 96 and King Road? stlo"gly Favor liar OL IndWeient lqv"Sed St ro"gly Opposed Lnt "I 2 8 43 2S 7 11 24 , G% 37.7% 21 ,9% 6. 14% 9 ,65% 3 , please write any additional cwwwnts &,out OwL you wmiJd like w see in mir ne i EjdWil"MA. 1, hnildLn, any shops as consto"t of 17-19 somns NY W ill YUMV In The srrongly opasod YwLeg"ry and J in Lhe Wongly in fav"c Os W01 as I in frequency loi daik uses,� Fbi woLel many people Wrote In Lhar ii would he gowl At 1001 Wes and "I Wlegt�' slwhllln Those services wit:.h a "W" Plus "F" Qual lu "r gicaler (W 400 lq,,tmacy SF(24 . 1%) + MUM 58,6% along with rheD "Prequency" "f use tot,Q : exomple: Pbalmaw DO -85%) + 0144%) M(45.4%1 = 66 .6% And Lbell "Not al, all" LOW . S P%4 Fi,, DUWUMIrw Not at all. HarAwale siolp = 4 4 . 21" 010- Video Phaiwac) 58 .6% 66,6% 3 3 . Resba"rant 60, 71.. 2,,,,,, 28. 8% Glcmmly store 6 A . 0'1,, 61. 8X� 29 2% DQj 4 10Y. 5 7 , 0'.' 4 2 0, Jim cteam shop 4 1 , 5% 51 Wl% l5kory 50.0"Y" 6 1 3 EX, Day care Center = 49,5% Athletic field = 40.0% Farm & craft center = 44.7% Family ducLor = 49.6z DvnLi St = 4 0,0% Traffic HOR = 62.3% Timse servicvs with a W Plus "SO" equal to ov greaYer than 400 example: Hotel 003 .9%) + SO(27 ,8%) = 41 , 7% along with theii "Frequency" of Me t0tak example ; NOLCI D( l%) + MOM + H( 10%) ll'X W theli "Nor, al, all- LotaL O%+S0% D%+W%*M% Not at all Motel. = 41 , 7% D 69% Liq"or sLure = 44 , 6,X, 390% 6W4% "OF 1 � T WN up, ITHAC 126 EAST S NECA STREET, fTHACA, N.Y, 14850 TOWN CLERK -1721 HIGHWAY 273-i6aa BARKS 273-W35 ENGINEERING 273-1738 PLANNING 273-1738 ZONING 273-1747 MEMORANDUM TO: Shirley Paffensperger, Carolyn Crigorov Whitcomb,FROM: John Chair, CAC SUBJECT: CAC bole in SBQP Review BATE: 8/15/90 The members of the Conservation Advisory Council are very concerned and disappointed about the fate of the CAC' resolution to amend the SBQP. Short Form (EAF) . As you may recall, the CAC passed this resolution in dune and forwarded it to the Town. Board for consideration at its July meeting. The Town Board then referred the resolution to the Planning Board and ZBA for recommendations. We understand that Town staff disagreed with the proposed changes,. preferring :instead to create eventually a new application form with 'better instructions' to assist the applicant, We understand that staff normally prepares the Planning Board agenda and therefore took it upon themselves to assign this proposal a low priority. Apparently it is now scheduled for the second Planning Board meeting in September. We believe there are two issues at stake; 1. The proposed revisions were very simple and straightforward, designed with the intent of having the applicant provide clear and complete information to the reviewer. The additions to the EA " would be useful not only to the CAC but to any reviewer. Certainly nothing contained in the revisions should require 2 to 3, months for review. 2 . A more important issue is, who sets policy in Town Hall? We believe, at the very least, that chairpersons of the respective boards should be involved in setting agenda pri.orities. 'T'here doers not seem to be a direct communication link between the Town Board and the Planning Board. When the Town Board, makes a referral, the Planning Board should be informed immediately and not wait for staff to place it on some future agenda. While staff might recommend priorities, the final decision should be left to the boards or their chairs since they, not staff, are accountable to the public. 2 The CAC generally has had a difficult time becoming involved in the review process. As an example, the McDonalds I proposal was "not available"' for review at a meeting specifically convened for that purpose and was presented at public hearing without benefit of CAC comment. As norther x ther eample, staff has been negotiating with Cornell regarding the scoping of the "GEIS. " CAC has yet to-, be asked to participate. George has offered a half hour of his, time,�,1111`,,^, ,,,,,,,,,,,".,"(, each week to the chair of the development review committee. This,,111-114"i 11% is appreciated but is not a substitute for complete review by the committee. \V We realize that it has been difficult for the staff to adjiust its routine to the needs of all the new Town Committees. In addition, the planning department has been shorthanded in Susan's absence. We also are aware that new, time requirements for submission of development applications should allow more time for review. Nevertheless, the Town Board created the CAC and the other advisory committees to fulfill the promise of more public involvement and to assist . staff in development review and creation of the comprehensive plan. The CAC is composed of sincere, concerned, responsible citizens, who have the best interests of the Town at heart. They wish to be treated respectfully as partners, rather than as impediments, in the planning process. We would appreciate hearing your comments on this matter. 41 4 4 0F1 TOWN OF ITHACA 21 126 EAST SENEGA STREET, ITHACA, N,Y, 14850 TOWN CLERK 273-11721 HIGHWAY 273-1656 PARKS 273-80,35 ENGINEERtNG 273-1747 PLANMNG 273-1747 ZONING 3-1747 September 19, 1990 Pauline Layton 1029 Danby Road Ithaca, New York 14850 Dear Pauline: I appreciate your letter outlining some of the difficulties the Soutdi Hill neighborhcxxi is having with Ithaca College students and what has become an area wide problem with their behavior. The Town has limited authority in these matters although we do try to elicit cooperation from the Sheriff's Department and the New York State Police in enforcing both the Town of Ithaca Noise Ordinance and the New York State Penal Law. I have contacted the Sheriff's Department several times in the past two weeks and will copy this letter and others to the State Police., I also contacted Tom Salm at Ithaca College to describe sorne of the situations involving Ithaca College students and he has promised to take steps which will encourage Ithaca College students to be responsible ccmminity meni)ers. I suspect that only a combination of all the above will improve the situation in any significant way. I think we dust must keep on trying. Please let me know what the situation is in yoLtr area, whether it does inprove or not. Sincerely, Shirley A. Raffensperger Supervisor SAR/js cc: Sheriff Robert Howard. William J. Foley, NYS Police Karl Niklas, Town CounciLTan CSF " T '"1 ! 126 EAST SENECA STREET, ITHAA, N.Y. 14850 "SOWN CLERK 273-1721 HI HWAY 273-1656 PARKS 272'-3035 ENGINEERING 273-1747 PLANNING 273-1747 ZONING 273-1747 7 'September 19, 19'90 a.r,JLouise Thep 57 Pennsylvania Avenue Ithaca, New York 1.4850 Dear Mrs. Thorpe: "T"hank you for providing me with specific information concerning the. events that have Ix-m:,n taking place on Pennsylvania Av nu s,vol. in Ithaca College students. I regret: very much, that the mass congregations in the street, loud parties, etc. , have disturbed you but I am particularly concerted that you were personally harassed by a group during one of these gatherings. The Town n has limited authority in these matters although do try to elicit cooperation from the Sheriff's Department and the New York State Police in enforcing both. the 'T'own of Ithaca's Noise ordinance and New York Mate Penal Law. I have contacted the Sheriff's office several times in the past two weeks and will copy this letter and others to the State Police. I also talked to Tcm Salm at Ithaca College to describe s of the situations involving Ithaca College students and he has promised to take steps which will encourage Ithaca College students to be responsible ccnmziity members. Because the disturbances seein to have laeccme an area-wide problem, occurring both, in the Town and, City, we may get more effective. action, both by law enforcement agencies and Ithaca College. I hope you will let me know what the situation is as tame goes on.. As I told you earlier, there is no reason for you to be apologetic concerning late night weekend calls to rase; I understand that is when the troubles occur and when eie situation must be desalt with. Mary Louise Thorpe 2 September 19, 1990 Our Zoning Officer has checked the area for garbage; it seems to have been picked up and placed, on site, in containers. We will continue to check that it is properly disposed of and is not all to be a nuisance in the future. Sincerely, Shirley A. Raffensperger Supervisor s enc. cc: Sheriff Robert Howard William J. Foley, NYS Police Karl Niklas, Town Councilmian Andrew Frost, Town of Ithaca Zoning Officer 0 kra rw9 dw 607 r I14,sversi�y 6,awaMRr l wMd }vaaa 1)o,M hk S¢_c ioaary of Che P,m}ravieutlnxl,� llaPaa Laa ,NY l 1851,-280 1 September 19, 1990, Shirley A, Raffenspierger Town Supervisor Towyn of Ithaca 1.26 East: Seneca Street Ithaca, New Fork 14850 Dear Shirley: Decently John fltutenber er spoke with you about Cornell's need for some clarification and gUidance in connection with the Generic Environmental. Impact Statement the University proposes to prepare, The Town's staff" has been very helpful to us, however these issues, for the most part are larger than the arena occupied by any one segment of town government, As I know you appreciate, a Generic Environmental Impact Statement will be costly, not to mention time-cm°onsuniin, , and we all want to get as much out of it as possible. Some of the issues that have arisen cannot he reduced to concrete questions until after discussion. We need to o over wwhIere a GEIS will fit into a review process. For instance, will a University plan or the Generic Environmental Impact Statement be considered a rewiewvable itern in and of itself, or should the GEIS be submitted with the first permit application to arise after its completion? We also need'' to come to a reernent with the Town as to whether it is the Planning Board or the. Zoning Board of Appeals that will be the most. appropriate lead agency. The area that we have designated for this work is the Cornell Orchards bounded by N.°.S. Route 366„ Fame Farm Toad, and. Cascadilla Creek as we have have discussed with Town staff:`. We have secured contracts with three consulting firms for the described area. It is critical that these matters get, aired as soon as possible and put in writing, Shirley A. Raffensperger September 19, 1990 page two We felt it would be most lielpful, if G�utie and I could meet 'to define the issues with you and John Barney at your earliest convenience. Gotic was thinking of lunch, but, Of Course, we are flexible. Please do not hesitate to give me a call if you or John Barney want to discuss this further. Very truly yours, Shirley K. Egan Associate University Counsel SKE/rb BARNEY, GROSSMAN, ROTH & DUBOW ATTORNEYS AT LAW 315 NORTH TIOGA STREET P , BOX 6556 JOHN C. BARNEY ITHACA. NEW "YORK(. 14851-6556 PETER G G,VRO51$M.,AN -,.,... TELECOPIE.R NELSON E. Rom (6077) 273.6841 (607) 272-08076 Rc HARD P RU SWIC September 26, 199 uuc.wq C. p(ENF H RAMDAVLL. B, MARCUS Honorable Shirley Raffensperger Supervisor Town of Ithaca 1.26 East Seneca. Street Ithaca, New York 14850 Dear Shirley: I have reviewed the letter from Shirley Egan regarding the generic environmental impact statement. I had a couple of comments as follows: 1. It seems to me the generic environmental impact statement is itself a reviewable item but is called into play as a result of the proposed implementation of a "program or plan having wide application or, restricting a range of future alternative policies or projects.' Thin while a GEIS does not have to be reviewed as part of an individual site specific proposal, it should be reviewed in conjunction with the overall development plan for the area involved. 2 . The specific area indicated for study is all on the north side of cascadilla geek. Fart of our concerns when we were previously discussing the matter related to the traffic along Judd. Falls Road and at the intersection of Mitchell Street and Judd Falls load. Either Dan or Susan would probably be the more appropriate person to answer the question but do we want a GEIS that is limited to the north side of Cascadilla Creek? 3 It ;seems to me quite clear that the Planning Board would be the lead agency for the overall study with the Town Board and the Board of Zoning Appeals both being involved agencies with respect to those particular matters that may come before each of them. 4 . Cance the GEIS has been approved, it may set forth criteria for determination of the environmental significance of specific actions planned and considered in conjunction with the September 26, 1990 Page 2 GEIS. 5. A meeting probably would be in order to try and go through these items. However, I don't pretend to have the overall expertise from the engineering and planning side and I would suspect that both you and I would be more comfortable if such a meeting included Dan and Susan. As to whether it should be a mealtime or other meeting, I will leave that entirely up to you. I am never one to turn down a free lunch. I attempted to touch base with you this morning but missed you. Thus I thought I would put my comments in writing. I would be happy, of course, to talk to you further when you have an opportunity. Returned with this letter is the original letter from Shirley Egan. With best regards. Very truly yours, JCB:bl Enc. Loons sraaax.rrm n as �. Mailing Address `ales Office 506 Warren Road ad 1'0 Salem Drive Ithaca, New York 14850 Ithaca, New York 14850 (607) 257-071 Mrs. 'Raffensperger 119 Pine 'Free Rd. Ithaca, NY 14850 October 2, 1990 Dear Mrs. Rag"fensperger Iam connected with the llriarwood Turk subdivision, which is currently undergoing wetlands review by the army Corps of Engineers. In dealing with the many facets of this .issue, we have become quite familiar wide the wetlands review process and it's many com- plexities. As a, result of our interaction with the Array Corps and EPA regulation, I recently proposed a change tp the COC re; subdivision approval.. We recommend that the Town, in- stead of becoming directly involved in wetlands regulation, simpler change it's process. for subdivision review. We suggest that in the future, before the planning board would even hear a new proposal, that every project would be signed. Gaff on by an engineer from the Corps' approved list. The project would only proceed if the approved engineer gave the green light, a This would have several benefits. It would save the Town from, having to dedicate large resources, money, and time to what would amount to a duplication of regulation at the state and federal level.. It would allow the Town to defer to these upper echelons in the event of controversy. .And it would have the effect of limiting the Town's l.egal liability in the event of a miscalculation or other mishap. This has happened before. L am enclosing some reading to you on the subject. If you fired this helpful, I would be happy to make my wetlands files available, and to other- wise share our "experience tease". please feel free to call me at any time. Thank you and Best arils, Stephen P. Lyucente _. OF 1,% TOWN OF ITHACA 21 126 EAST SENECA STREET, ITHACA, N.Y, 14850 TOWN CLERK 273-1721 HIGHWAY 273-1656 PARKS 271-8035 ENGINEERING 273--1747 PLANNING 273-1747 ZONIING 273-1747 Wt 6 July 11, 1991 P�l�I David C. Auble 704 West Buffalo Street Ithaca, New York 14850 Dear Dave: I have, your letter of July 3, received in the Town Hall July 8, 1991. It is not clear to nie if you wished to have me address general Town planning policy re ccnTnercial developnient on South Hill or your specific economic interest in a parcel on South Hill in part zoned cannercial. But, in response to your specific inquiries 1. To tlie best of my knowledge there is no "Town effort to discourage, ccmw-rci.al developwnt on South Hill". There is an obligation of the Town, as outlined in the first paragraph of the Zoning Ordinance, to restrict and regulate certain elemnts of land use, more specifically listed in that sam- paragraph, for the purpose of promoting and protecting the general welfare of the comm.inity, again enumerated in that section. 2. 1 am not aware of any present atteffpt to downzone your property on South Hill. It, is my recollection that there was soake discussion of the appropriateness of that zoning about ten years ago but no action was taken. This is not, to say that s(rie individuals may no-lSave expressed such opinions; such opinions are not, however, present Town policy. As to a written assurance froni rre that your zoning rights will not be reduced, it is my understanding that your rights are assured under the law as opposed to being assured by any one individual's personal pledge. I, and all other Town officials, are hound to uphold the law. I would be glad to discuss these matters further with you, if you like. Very truly yours, Shirley A. Raffensperqer Supervisor SAR/js cc: David Klein, Chair arprehensive Planning Camittee � 19R 6� Hon . Shirley :� . �.� ��aa �,� August 7, 1991 JI [ UG t 'ON OF ITH p k,:d W a Supervisor PLA t ZONMG t~NpiMTtaING,_w apoasn of Ithaca .0...26 t°,i,. Seneca a"a Meet Ithaca, N e'wa York p.," rt50 R e w Peregrine, t"t plu:';aw Subdivision Draaam, Supervisor toa:a° pcmm,dspc.rdter s Upon t°s h e request of f y . Dan„aau Waatpaer , Town o°wan Via'.cdger md, asras we are d,tim"d..,d,,.t,a.ddg a;.'rur zequRest for review of a'ertw. pasn aspects of ta.p°u e d°ay tt r t m a d a Hollow Subdivision pert::pnent:; to the Town wn of Ithaca through o u u, t_d u us r da"a i e w a n dat comment dm r°ma"n t b t:pa as as p~u pp:r du p i :'u a t staff member or municipal boaardt over t::p u e past three years while developing a. layout and p, t,a.ctis suitable to the Town of tm,r:`p°dtema, for as 11 <ac..r°, psauuc°el adjacent to Eastern Heights p' :ar,.stc , waa*.,c have met with °p"own o Ithaca staff to discuss various u,s-uuw: s relating to access to the park , in -kind contribution to recreation equipment in t pu e park, is h as routing o f the e m sa.,was'r line t o eta t a ka u m ras t ,t p e pp:d;wp;ad through the Town of Ithaca, drainage retention, sewer capacity, water capacity,a 'ty, int.darmmuuimmpccipraap service and t aansmau.u.s .s t c°um,,d agraseu°uaasuut;s, cut,is . With as fairly sst:;m asdty turnover o°t':` tod.spr staff this dGt„ap.p:agm:uua has :at: t,t.mmud,. s dp�auue back to t-.pur toa.dpinmdimud puas",ap.ng to allow isiamumm for new capaaft' to come adpm t:...o speed , we are now ready to BYuovd, to Preliminary Subdivision Ott,pop.aau",`rpwd~gym.t and rapidly to Final ptnut,:dd.'t au.t ww p a;„n Approval shortly thereafter . The T au ww n cap Dryden p�a.a s' specifically a n s to e d`'t f o.r comment� ' . on t°:�h d u subdivision' . dr',a arca t ll a e following, issues . A. a t�..a,a. e z o a�a.'�':U. connections into t t”a mm T o ww`ua of Ithaca w u"a t::R u d:^ are south o f Eastern Heights Park, 4aak, t p a e traffic studies, pedestrian access t m„ t,.t o c., park, and general tmp,amMct on the Town of Ithaca infrastructure . We tma:'avr_ addressed d all t.;ha.° a'a1rduwdas issues in t;tcawsr Engineer ' ,,.': Report ,asmd'p Drawings wuputach I am p„ru.duampottrupp to Mr . rpdpatkdac with as copy of this letter . taost: of the supporting information to our t.cc.mp'uruu.casp analysis and conclusions came from compuaepuc.u4siare r aau pr u.a i s a n dt plans generated by t:::h e Town cu 'n cs f Ithaca . e feel the analysis of sewer capacities bacpp, to the City of Ithaca line , inclusion within t:.tue E a trpTpd Service aa.umeas , Town of Ithaca Comprehensive Waat,e.r. tttnudtp"a retention of increased rc.umuott can u uu�i. site, a;a ma d in c totnd c w aau n t.. r L b mu is i d r r u u.ut cu enhance your already existing pasrk should mica a pa e the dw, tec°p mntcawal. analysis very ct.0 t4art'tat td_u°:r:wc,rcat . We have t.per ,ad. ntd:bwt one p.rossibm :pitm,tad of puow,M this project could asxt.cmnd into t h da Town o t. Ithaca somerata , in the form of single or Lwo t.asmmit7.y hdamaesptdd',u davca:r: , our asrasil~w,atolaau r e s,o u.;u r c d_,c as n d the multiple yda-dac complexities d m p municipal a'taas4t m.".egdata.'at;o-Gpa",:`y reviews cause IWr`'.'a to fod':°macn only on the ''p"oWrca'n of p Dryden . IL is p n .. t r.uu c t, t h e Lu s.p d. e t: p u awa t your r a.t °�,a u t,an d d::'p d s r dat u m m a n c o-n::a c a n be mu e is so that t.p m e sewer a,a, "agm um asen , a n a, points of f roa.ad connection muu.at.cm sense b fl.0 t that Is t;h a: sole u.,m�u�a pp d_d�� m. of t,h e t. p_a�.ra,p.uis at totutsc point auusdt not wtt:pu some notion n op arca Iron c;° Wasdp atusuaiaan,p ee pr.mathe future . ,Your rstait; ta,.as muaeumt;; m.dcaduddund;p the dmeaud.t for t.ca't,adu. mm°uu.,uiutd:°ipdato agieements on transmission of utilities . We have incluMd the basis fox these agreements and some past examples in the Engineez " s Seport Appendix for your collective ieference . We, as developers ox their representative are not in a position to negotiate these agreements for the two Towns . Our Pieliminary Subdivison re-Hearing is scheduled for August 15, 1991 and we would hope Eor some reply on the straight technical issues prior to that date . It is cleax the aspect,,,a that require Maid dellheration will hake the time betweer� Puse limindry and Final Approvals to delibeiatass and genexate a complete response . You may be helped in youx review by the file genexated in your office when the SEQR notification and Yeply of the Town of Ithaca were first generated at the Me of our first Preliminary Subdivision Heaying in the Ea3l of 1989 . We axe ultimately planning 225 units clustered an 114 acres . Phase I adjoins youx Town . Subsequent phases will MUM existing landform, ponds, utility rights of way, and reclaim old mined out areas to compliment and link your present active park to many passive recreation opportunities . The eventual road system will re" o3ve many longstanding access questian,,,', of the Town of Ithaca above Slaterville Road and below Easteyn Heights . We look to be a good neighbor . Looking at the long standing Ithaca economy this project is likely to take ten to twenty years to complete all four phases . we and the Town of Dryden would like to make this project of ioughly half the density of comparable Town of Ithaca tracts a good complement to your progressive open space policy . We look for your timely response . Sincerely, V0 4T 'a P . Fabtaw ronj ,P .E. , L . S . for vain nos . constr . Mc . x , Dan Walker w. enclosure.s JV 333 Snyder Hill RD Ithaca, NY 14850 October 15, 1991 Shirley Raffensberger Town of Ithaca 139 Pine Tree RD Ithaca, NY 14850 Dear Shirley: As you Probably know by now, a subdivision (Peregrine Hollow) is proposed in the Town of Dryden off Snyder Hill Rd and adjoining the Town of Ithaca. The neighborhood met with Ralph Varn, the developer, last night. He indicated that he has talked to the Town of Ithaca about using the existing park in Eastern Heights and he plans to build pathways leading from the 56 townhouses to the park as well as a pathway wide enough to accommodate emergency vehicles if necessary. We urge the Town of Ithaca to encourage the Town of Dryden Planning Board to require an Environmental Impact Statement and deny building of townhouses. The Environmental Impact Statement should focus on the affect of such a large development within the area on the -total environment, traffic and roads, water quality in Six-Mile Creek, wetlands, school and the aesthetics. We see no reason to let one large development have such an impact on the entire East Hill neighborhood. Building townhouses in a totally residential area will decrease the value of existing homes, in both the Town of Ithaca and the Town of Dryden, economically as well as aesthetically. An estimated additional 2,50�O cars from the development will feed down Snyder Hill and Pine Tree Roads at completion of the project. Also, there is grave concern over the quantity of water and required pressure for fighting fires in clustered housing. Thank you for your support in this matter. Sincerely, 2 c Charlotte M. Reid CC: Beverly Livesay CORNELL ............. _- DF-,PAI!�,rMENI'01,' RESI]��)ENCE LIFE October 11, 1,991 Shirley Raffensperger Supervisor, Town of Ithaca 139 'Pine Tree Road Ithaca, New York 14850 Dear Shirley Raffensperger: On behalf of the staff and residents of Maplewood Park Apartments, thank you for taking time out of Your Friday evening, of October 4, to come speak with us at the Maplewood Park Residents Council meeting and update us on the planned walkway to the East Hi'll Plaza. Your information and details regarding the construction, materials, appearance, location, timing, difficulties, politics, etc. of this walk- way were new and helpful. We hope that you will keep us up-to-date about any progress made on this vital project. You obviously have clear understanding of the danger and potential, safety hazards of the current situation. We hope that all will. move ahead quickly and will certainly support you in any way we can. Again, thank you for your time and efforts regar(ling this matter. Sincerely, -2Z .Janne K. Smith Graduate Residence Manager Department of Residence Life J f o Roger 4), H a b b ._ ., 1.06 Hk'yvueRoad Ithaca , NY 14H '.)' 607-272-6377 1:::: October 22 , .199.1 Shirley A. Paffensper ,er, Supervisor Town Of Ithaca 126 Past Seneca Street. Ithaca , NY 14850 P'e: Pastern Heights P'ar'k A Peregrine Hollow Development Dear Ids. Paffensperger« I ' m writing to you to express my concern about the planned Peregrine Hollow development and its potential impact on Pastern Heights Park . Although there exist other , more important concerns involving this development ( e.g . traffic, school redistricting , water-sewer, absentee ownership, property values, etc . ) , I would like to focus on the park:. since I live right next to it , and have became .intimately familiar with its problems and charms . Speaking for myself , I consider this park to be one of the special benefits of living in Eastern Heights; it adds value to my home, and brings the subdivision closer together as a neighborhood community .: At a neighborhood meeting which I attended a Va,r;n informed us that he was planning at least two public accessu points into the park from PeregrineHollow., He said he was negotiatingIthaca Town Planing Board about making some mprca dr s"" tc ° tth-e P.. .r ,,..i.n exch.a. genfor".........t.°his access .. One of these access points happens to cut into the park about thirty feet. from my house. assuming this development were approved , this park access would provide a pedestrian shortcut into Peregrine Hollow through the Park . I would expect a lot of traffic through this proposed access point since the CU Transit Bus stoops on Skyvue Road , and runs back down Pastern Heights Drive. Also of concern , we typically need to contact the police several. times during the Spring/Summer to break-up late night parties in the park involving groups of young people illegally consuming ,alcohol and speeding in and out of the park . I would expect these problems to escalate with Mr . Varn ° s development, especially if direct access is provided . I have witnessed automobiles driving on , and damaging park grass areas during these events , and this past summer I even witnessed a vehicle driving down the sledding hill at about 2AM1. Shirley Raffensperger, Page 2 Because this park is maintained with Town taxes, I would be strongly opposed to allowing access from any point outside the Town limits'_ I ' m in receipt of a copy of your letter to Barbara Caldwell of 15 October, and agree with your position 100 percent. Since Mr. Varn seems to be ignoring local pleas to abandon his high--density , "cluster" housing plans, I feel the Town should both refuse any direct park access, and insist that a parkland buffer zone be provided by the developer as suggested in Mr. Forman ' s memo. An especially strong argument can be made on this point since these townhouse units will provide minimal yard space for resident recreation to begin with. I presume that park area residents will be informed of any scheduled Town discussion relating to this matter well in advance. Please convey my concerns to the Ithaca Town Planning Board for their consideration . Sincerely, Roger A. Hubbs P.S. Can you suggest how to go about requesting the installation of speed bumps at the Skyvue entrance to the park? I ' m concerned a child will be injured (or worse) . xc: Town Of Ithaca Board Members Mario Giannella .. DEC I ® P Lucente 9es rrr,r4rrflJ Mailing address Sales Once 506 Warren Road 103 Salem give Ithaca, New York 14850 Ithaca, New York 14850 (607) 257-0717 December 9, 1991 Shirley Raffensperger, Town Supervisor Town of Ithaca 126 E, Seneca St. l thaca, ICY 14850 Dear, Mrs, paffensperger, I ani writing to your regarding a situation that has arisen at 108 Sapsucker "foods Road. This property is a four-plex where local law requires an owner occupant. The property has been troubled for some time, and we were recently forced to tame it back from the original owner in order to protect a mortgage that we had pledged on it, We now find ourselves in the position of controlling a property which is in a state of non compliance with local law. We want to bring this property into compliance as quickly as possible, We would like to propose a program similar to the one we agreed on at 128 Sapsucker Moods Road. This involved a refurbishment of the property and the marketing, to an owner occupier within a reasonable period of time. Meanwhile, I would make sure that the zoned density would be enforced, and that the property would otherwise not be a nuisance to it's neighbors, 1 believe that with interest rates going the way that they have been, the general market for housing will continue to improve. This should give us the opening we need to get this project properly placed, and back into the good graces of the Town. Lucente H�oe�meS Mailing Address Sales Office 506 Warren Road 103 Salem Drive Ithaca, New York 14850 Ithaca, New York 14850 (607) 257-0717 December 9, 1991 Shirley Raffensperger Page 2 I have discussed this situation with Andy Frost, who is familiar with Sapsucker Woods Road issues. Please let me know if there are any concerns with this particular approach. If you need additional information or if you'd like to meet with me, please don't hesitate to call at any time. Best Regards, Stephen P. Lucente cc: Andy Frost SPL:mak ? 4k,,- Sales Office 103 Salem Drive Ithaca, New York 14850 iu�cente --- � (607) 257-o717 April 7, 1992 Mrs Shirley Raffensperger APR 9 1 992 Tern Supervisor 126 E. Seneca Street TOWN OF ITHACA Ithaca, NY 14850 Dear Mrs, Ralf fensperger, I ars writing to your regarding the 4 ple es on Sapsucker "woods Road which under local law are to be owner occupied, mast year I received permission from the Town to take 128 Sapsucker Woods Read under my control, to refurbish it, and to resell it to an owner occupier. The Town gave me until duly of 1992 to accomplish this. I am happy to tell you that 'William and Gall tong, presently of 207 Muriel St,, will be closing the property at the end of duly, and taking possession on Aug. 1 , The tongs are aware of the local low stipulating owner occupancy and understand their obligation, l am certain that they willbecome an asset to the neighborhood, and will maintain the property to a high standard', I am currently working on the other property where we have an understanding, 108 Sapsucker Woods Road.. I have serious negotiations on going at this time with a qualified buyer, I wwill keep you informed as to my progress, but I am sure that I will have no problem meeting the town's October deadline.. Best Regards,, Stephen R, Lucente February 9, 1.993 FLR11FEEB 1 John Gregory 319 Hialeah Dr . , #30 Knoxville, '1'n. 31.139 Shirley Raffensperger Town Supervisor Town of Ithaca 126 East Seneca Street Ithaca , N. Y. 14850 RE: 218 Sapsucker Woods Road Dear Ms . Raffensperger , As you are aware , I am temporarily living out of state , in Knoxville , Tennessee . .T moved from 21.8 Sapsucker Woods Road in May , 1991 , only because of overwhelming reversals in my business and employment , 'which was Real Estate brokerage . I lived there for approximately 5years . During that time I made various interior and exterior improvements to my property, including landscaping . Ideally, I would like very much to return to Ithaca , when the economy gets better and I can find employment . However , I have investigated selling my property. Realtors in the. Ithaca area have advised me that prices are very depressed , and that income properties are extremely difficult to sell , even at distressed prices . Consequently, at this point in time I can not sell. my property without taking a considerable loss . My mortgage amount is more than market value . Meanwhile , I have a responsible management company looking after my property, and I feel assured that my absence is not contributing to the deterioration of the neighborhood . Thank you very much for your consideration . Sincerely, 6 N)", 't3 ,'j 9 ('j-h n g 0 II Apar 93 : tft� �'m rrd..;ar:d pR,d�m d dPS a SHIRLEY d LXh:°-d d_Nf.",wd 6.R GE R & IOWN IOWS 1PV r o I p:�l�ht.tlf°�� :::�„ 16 oa OWN p._,ANN.d:fi:i",�h.:� [�D ,, 6 � . p ,a ups,. ��������, p.:.,,.,rd. V fl a.ra as past Wed. night ' s ZDA mrrept d m ra p approved the Appeal L ar ndd Variance that allows h.a,at d,m srsa L l i h.,r.nrma.°,;.t m to Wo ahead^aaad.i on h. om...dd r nd..pt r.wn n Rd . With a.an v oi.d.a o.;p:: 3 to 2, p..h n e a".d"~m A rubber stamYXp ed t h m.. " d ra a i a worked out whereby t.p.Ne town Vn QIJ receive 3 °r acres es t 0.::be a Park k a s a trade d4.z'" f or.. . increasing .h n d:;,, apartment d e m m y w;irli t "50%d_w% d m...d existing buildings. d h r e fact that lawyers outvote engineers m s n a°r p°R°a i m. q new. M a r a,::p m w m...m e n s f o r v a-a d.. a.n negative sarr:°,, in the minutes. In brief .a Nht:a h'f'.MN PLANNING. What 'MarW...w have is p.,dPd;d F PLANNING. . . pia n a,d t.h d.. a'd°.°:r'a,, as s avv, form m a d court , should hada acting o n paw a m'0 d t d b e h a a_t a.„ar w B"V W:;.t at. promises a n 4 deals. The Ithaca 6nd"ad 9 eyd:. a°,aw:..ea.a rdwc.ary need the hrr4dsr ng, and w.9rwrd.t.aara�p:.ar s s—, L w ag peoples like L a ad..a:rva:.a f l i and Ya6daY m k rrneyercan carry d. t Forward. Fhe ya have tduh.s to invest and to broad l d:4. But drive up there and look at that area. 1he l nawdw Bd. passed Guide rhe d i n..refor Landscaping , tha.a t°. badly nrm, e(l implementing , &.br..wt L could not even get that at a.ad9md::,m uatio a added to p,::he approval .. No one paid attention to .p.hne"Q d d.6a..r ss sight ht pmaa,a;ar..,n that showa-,,,, pat map°aosu:mdd tree ee p:ata.,and .mw ngsa but no°P.h°a°d.r.°ndd d.:a°am,.m w. ansad out . Now h: find d.ra.t that the Planning P'oarar.d approved this hnd.dwddrai r.mt expansion as the option to la'Po0."odel d. i building over 20 h”odkn_B'yG:.y'.arr approved earlier for the same general area. — That the 3. 1 acre Memorial Par k &', aaa side item , <and not the rationale o d d...rd-a f om..r Brvaa°drtad !Ymr,r,.st have been part of theme transactions, with even � hurried special. . session to approve k.:hm.a r e zam...nr ng. It is a sad sautAs�t a h° a.t�Lr..r for a proper [own Pd._Ahash,a I am told that you wa,net e, m d ea..t e d in part because °ydw°nu were d.,h rd:ar°ra,:d m':ar..'n planning? awor.r"'as you are stuck defending that idiotic h..,ommmpradhaenswwe d`a`"h a=an a but they know M...wrsah; what th..Peas do, and as their pilot otn you may have, to help h:.p.n em°mr. d&.s a V w w g Baa Heights B...d a a s no 0.:w p:lasm°o either . Look. a.a t their m°ma a ,y d.m..d ra.ds r of Sidewalks , the new Remington Highway , daily Bicycle/Running h.h nreast E, ont.n Cayuga ddrwsgdnhws Rd. , 1he Kendall Pra iea;t . . . 9'•anh.,h... dad.d �rHOhdT dL PLAN. ) Now w%oda r: a:a r top o p n+4 l:h o e lack . o.p:--p.a d a n d°n X,m n pl with t waa o w a e waw bridge-', proposed at y h e Inlet , moving t h e Octopus-Road-dam a d d r daa blocks raver , whmd. l n t..h..IdssF S1 . remains ns'ra gas is. 'n V11aapJh bh,,' dn4. a u.d.mh.p h..p.. WAITING ..p..ld HAPPEN.EN. 'h hd,°•a<n add d'st.t . 13, m s tai A.r;r h.h W SF , _ A work of f ar=•t.,a ( I't:. w a s s f u n with I aadf of it flooded again t h 3 °sa raat,a^o . Perhaps h opaa., and Wegmbwans..a can dmna.n.drra.°a the town R contribution hnr..w4.;o..d,°n hw d adding pumps?) . Hut allowing the 65 mph 4 -lane dat. 1 ��0 a agrw.d:.duhwW,wa:a'yr 'h`.mo fu,..arnanr l unto the 2.,.L a.urwe Meadow St . came about because d.pner (,,,,,, was NO d'R:l d tl R P=aUaR4N.d dylG. 4dR�rd;:ul d:d nm.:Xt Cliff St . and Meadow ad. ow ;:dt . h:,°de part of the C d op.:r"H a-_Pr i m:adpd., p..,w, d..a.dd;:ad t 0 Ithaca na:pmdR A WOR .LB"a.Gf'aaw d hWHq C':°'R..'°4hA t;_d°njvt i. s:w L u.. s democratic , b u t designed to work a w•,ra d e V �,aa a n d:d e F f: i c r e r..r t:d ,a° , I m impressed wawi °th"w your Letters , aao nd your administrative concern waa i p h I detail , like r: fl.d.d r".n i t°odd the d o w°a 6 b checks , t;..h""a e business man ' � brast, way of knowing where d.n h`r n.s money rdcte n. . . „ and y,s.awwr interest a r PL amnnh msap. n""nnd certainly ,y,od,a s,a,ra..e dedicated.astm_..ad„ pyut:. fa.ar:. Planning and Results. h can at best st. m.p L e this h own Gov ' t . as qa aw.pe of ' Incomplete ' . 04 the boards N. have had asa chance to ..atort_tdya in the p.amaswwaR_ few years , d r h�dy than, Sd`.hnw:ao:h, BD, P.l aaaapna r..nd_d Bd. a CPC, aam.oa•N h.,Lt.d d d. .r a=a so collo t.t...orrra"¢ag3 s'ag to see the collection of "d.:,d ut zs" that y<::;u 1da",y'¢r" to rely on . Q°.._ haa)yPa d a C m P.S. Please do not reply - you are too busy, and I do not expect it. Just peat theme boardsinto shape instead.d . O. E. Pete Scala FROM: Shirley Ra,ftensperger RE: Memo, 4/17/93 late. April 19, 1993 1 am glad to reply to your "Planning ???.........0 memo of April 17. 1 won't, Of course, comment on the decision of the ZBA re the Coddington Road variances. I keep in mind the Board's powers and duties and, while I have heard of the discussion and vote, the meeting minutes are not available as yet., You are accurate when you state that the multiple residence district ( lacovelli) is a substitute for the subdivision: approved by the Planning Board, after much public dissent, in 1989 (Klondike Subdivision). The park is a "side item", as you say, and certainly not a quid pro quo or rationale for the action. The Town board has reviewed the Planning Board','s recommendation concerning the rezoning at several meetings and held a public hearing; in March, at which time the item was tabled. the Town Board has scheduled another meeting on the matter for April 20. 1 don't believe that the draft Comprehensive Plan, now being considered by the Planning Board, is perfect or "done." It is, a consensus document, with all the strengths and weaknesses that implies. I see it as a structure to be improved over time, a structure the Town has not had in the past. Prior to the decision re the "Octopus', the Ithaca Town Board passed a resolution in support of a multi-laned, relocated Route 96. 1 voted for that resolution. I he decision made, resulting in the patterns you discuss, was made by the City of Ithaca, which had the sole decision-making power. I am most supportive of better intermunicipal planning; this is just one example of the lack of cooperation and coordination in the process. I appreciate your kind comments and can only say that, in government in general, no matter how long the process,, the grade given is usually "incomplete." One can only hope that the grade should, at least, be "less Incomplete." JOSEPH 0 . CIASCHI P . O . BOX 34 11HACA , NEW YORK 14851 ( 607 ) 272- 2101 DT : May 17 , 1993 To Shirley Rafffensberger and Town of Ithaca Board Members � Ret Request for amendment to Special Land Use District , Article II , Section 2 of the Town of Ithaca Zoning Ordinance Picture yourself on a beautiful summer day on the grounds of a landmark, building , overlooking Cayuga Lake , listening to classical music being played while celebrating the wedding of close friends or family , Unfortunately, this is not possible . As Town Board members , you can make 4 possible by approving my request to add catering as one of the uses under Article 11 , Section 2 of the Town of Ithaca Zoning Ordinance . Primarily , this type of business does on-site preparation for off-site functions , but I would also like to allow them to use the setting of the building and grounds suggesting the following as guidelines � - Functions would be primarily weddings occurring in the spring and immer months ; approximately four months out of the year , - Functions could only be held on Saturday or Sunday between the hours of 3 to 11 p .m . with a strict curfew enforced , - Approximately thirty functions or less would be held annually , Of course , I would be willing to work with Mr . Barney an these guidelines and only offer these suggestions as to better explain my idea of what I would like to occur there , Please appreciate my position that in order to make this a viable project , I need to take advantage of the equipment and conditions , and historic nature and the unique setting of the building which currently exist . First , it would be economically detrimental for me to remove the fully equipped kitchen which was previously used by the Mayer School . The kitchen is valuable only as a kitchen , not as the dismantled sum of its ' components . The walk-in coolers arsn ' r worth anything without a kitchen to put them in . FINA u y AUG 1, 8 " 17 .august 1993 Ms. Shirley Raffensperger Supervisor, 'Town of Ithaca 126 lust Seneca St Ithaca, N Y 14850 Dear Ms. I affensperg;er: I am writing to inquire about the T'own's intentions regarding special restrictions in the special land use zone can Sapsucker Woods fid pertaining to the 14 4-unit apartments. I have owned the 4-unit apartment at 124 Sapsucker since July 1986 and have lived their since;Tune 1987. In that time the street has been well-maintained and there have been few if any causes for complaints pertaining to other owners or tenets that I am aware of or which have been reported to your zoning;officer. However, I find that recent actions by the "Down to enforce the owner occupancy restriction are causing me considerable concern for several reasons. principally, these concerns are centered on the fact that the Town's actions are having the effect of devaluing the properties on Sapsucker and are causing me personal financiA loss and hardship. brief history of events, as I understand them,, indicates that the special land use zone was established at the time these units were constructed in 1968 to permit a mixed land use (Commrrercial CJse) within arra existing; R-15 zone. These units have been subsequently operated as commercial entities from the time,of occupancy until the present. In 1954 theTown passed a law which imposed as number of occupancy restrictions while permitting Mr. Rocco Lucente to remodel and convert these units from essentially room rentals to 4-unit apartments for purposes of selling; these properties to new investors. I have no argunieent with most of the provisions of the law which apply to conversion or the number of occupants,per unit. I do have strong;feelings and a professional opinion that the Town overstepped its jurisdiction and administration of the public's interest in imposing and enforcing an owner occupancy provision in the law on investment properties. While I understand some of time circumstances which may have moved the'rowwrn to adopt such as provision, I don't believe that the provision has had the effect,intended.. Since the Towyn began enforcing its owner occupancy provision about three years ago, several units have been on the market selling for what I believe to be a fair expectation and return on investment. Most of these units have not sold on the open market It is my understanding, that some of them have been repurchased at less than market value by Mr. Lucente and their resold again by, Mr. Lucente by way of offering very fiavorable financing,. It is also the case that my property has riot increased in marrket,value during;the time I have owned it,even though I have made some improvements and many assessed valuation has increased 2 1/2 times. It is my understanding that the Town may now force additional absentee yawners to put their units up for sale even though the real estate market is soft. Furthermore, I have heard rumors that fines and liens against these properties may be levied if provisions of the owner occupancy requirement are not met. If that is the case, then it is likely that the market,vaalue of all the properties in this special district will be further devalued. I purchased my property not only as a place to live but as air investment to secure assets for my daughter's coulee education and to supplement future retirement income. At the time of purchase, I presumed that all other purchasers were owner occupants and that the turnover of units would.follow normal market conditions. It appears that many of the units were purchased with no intention of ever being owner occupied; therefore, the law was compromised before the 24 month interval requiring owner occupancy ever came into force. As a consequence of actions by the Town and by my following the provisions of the law I have now realized a potential financial bass and am at a disadvantage should I want to sell my property, Presently, I am seriously looking to refinance my property, and I find that I may not have the asset valvae which I expected. Further said actions by the Town are likely to worsen the situation, This leads me to the conclusion that the owner occupancy provision of the law should be deleted for reasons that it unfairly discriminates against the present owners of these properties in terms of freely making,investment decisions pertaining to their properties. It further unfairly restricts the use of these properties by statin, who should live there, The latter is seriously questionable can constitutional grounds. Forcing sales of non-own(,.°,r occupied properties serves only to inflict more financial loss and personal hardship can those of us who purchased the properties in good faith with the prospect that one would expect a stable real estate scene. It further causes me and my neighbors to hesitate to make further investments in the property for feat-that we will never realize a return on our investment. Actions precipitated by the Towyn seem to have had the exact opposite ef"f"ect of what I presume was intended. As a consequence, it does not appear that the Town's actions are in the general public interest and certainly not in the best interests of the citizens on this street., We have as very quiet and nice neighborhood, and l think every owner has an interest in keeping it that way. A favorable change in the law as requested would reassure the present owners that they will have the potential to realize a return on their investment and that future improvements in the properties will not necessarily result in a,loss. I look forward to your's and the Town Board's response„ Respectfully, , Jarraes E. Skaley , 124 Sapsucker Woods Rd '` Town of lthaca r FINAL i 1 lb imp°,.., ., � CITY ITHACA I"THA A, Pad VSA YORK 1 8 1 L,EPARIntirrA-NI OF WD 607 Pm..ABAVN1NG&DEVELOPMENI' TELEPHONE2/4 47550 ".Eti1A,Il.VVS VAN M1;;OG33 CEItl3U;'GOR 9'ink Nf,) 2�' 7:348 ,July 1 , 1993 Shirley Raffensperger Supervisor , Fown of Ithaca 125 East Seneca Street Ithaca, NY 14850 Dear Mrs . Raffensperger : Please find enclosed a copy of a resolution which will probably be considered by Common Council at its August 4 meeting .. This resolution has been brought forward in an attempt to begin implementation by the City of some of the measures that were agreed to by the City-Town Committee which studied Six (Mile Creek several years ago . I would appreciate your reviewing the resolution and referring it to any appropriate Town body for their comments as well . It; is my hope that we can continue to work on preserving the Six Mile Creek corridor in the cooperative Branner in which we have approached this area in recent years . Thanking you in advance for ,your continued interest an,d cooperation , I remain , Sincerely , John Schroeder Chair Planning and Development Committee m c Enclosure PDCormrmmmll2- Raffensp .. SMNi rW Gori Equal d°ppoiiuni9'.y Employe„ur Ihr:ar A ffifo ove A(,;I*n Nrrzq)wn' - DRAFT RESOLUTION - (This version incorporates amendments made at the January 25, 1993, P&D Committee meetiny; language suggested by the I. at its April 7, 1993 meeting is indicated in bold type.) Preservation of Six Mile Creek Natural Area. WHEREAS, the Six Mile Creek Watershed serves as the Source of the City of Ithaca's water supply and contains facilities and resources critical to the successful operation of the water supply and treatment system, and WHEREAS, the Six Mile Creek Natural Area is one of unusual and beautiful waterways, wood-, land and open fields with a rich native flora and fauna® within walking distance of the Ithaca urban area, and WHEREAS, the City of Ithaca in 1970 designated the Six Mile Creek area from Giles Street to Burns Road as a Wildflower Preserve, and WHEREAS, in 1983 Common Council appointed a special Six Mile Creek Study Commission which, in 1984, produced its report, People and Preservation, and WHEREAS, the Cornmon Council, in response to the report of the Six Mile Creek Study Com- mittee, began, in 1984, to take steps to protect the recreational and ecological value of the Six Mile, Creek area, including the establishment of the Six Mile Creek Gorge Committee, and the investment of public funds in signage, the gorge ranger position, professional staff time and the acquisition, by purchase, of land subject to inappro- priate development, and WHEREAS, the Tompkins County Environmental Managernent Council has nained the Six Mile Creek area as,a Unique Natural Area, and WHERE-AS, the Town of Ithaca's Conservation Advisory Council has recognized the ecological and recreational value of the Six Mile Creek area and has recommended its desig- nation as a Critical Environmental Area, and WHEREAS, the Six Mile Creek Natural Area provides Opportunities for public education and ecosystems research, and WHEREAS, the danger of infringement upon the character of the Natural Area, by inappro- priate private development, has increased in recent years, and WHEREAS,, the protection of the City's investment, and the efforts of friany Ithacan s to pre- serve this resource, reqUire,3 additional cornmitment and action by the City-, now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, that the Common Council hereby affirms the City of Ithaca's cornmitinent and intent to protect and inaintain the following three uses on City holdings within the Six Mile Creek Natural Area„ (1) The water supply system, indUding the reservoirs, raw water line, dams, access - 2 ,­ roads and the necessary maintenance to keep the water system operational for present and future use. (2) The current natural resources and natural character- of the area, which includes an exceptionally rich flora and fauna in a unique habitat with adjacent buffer land, (3) The opportunities for passive, low-impact recreation appropriate for a natural area of which the City of Ithaca has few that are public and easily accessible, and be it further RESOLVED, that in its effort to protect-. and maintain these attributes, the City shall be guided by the following principles: (1) The City holdings within the Six Mile Creek Natural Area (as defined on the attached Town map #9 dated August 8, 1990) shall rernain as natural as possible, with the addition of only minirnal hurnan-made elernents, such as hiking trails or facilities necessary for public safety and for operation and maintenance of the water supply, Nothing herein is intended to prevent construction of the Town of Ithaca's proposed South Hill Recreationway. lNOTE: The final resolution should refer to a map that includes the City's Six Mile Creek holdings inside as well as outside the City limits] (2) City boards and staff involved in any plans for construction of new facilities or rehabilitation of existing facilities in the Six Mile Creek Natural Area shall give thorough consideration to the objective of preserving, to the greatest extent pos- sible, all three of the uses listed above. (3) The City shall continue to seek the protection of all land within the Natural Area boundary from development through a planned strategy of negotiation Of VOILAn- tary easements, acquisition of development rights, purchase, agreements with the Town of Ithaca, independent actions by the Town of Ithaca, or otherwise, This strate(,;y shall be approved by Common Council and actively pursued by the City Attorney and a staff member designated by the Director of Planning and Develop- ment. (4) The City shall continue to seek to work cooperatively with the Town of Ithaca to ensure the protection of the area. (5) Tl"ie Six Mile Creek area shall be open to the public hiking up to the foot of Pot- ter's Falls, subject to safety arid maintenance considerations. (Cr) The Six Mile Creek Gorge Committee shall be the advisory body to the Board of Publicc Works, (and to Common Council, when appropriate) that shall coor- dinate City and PLA'AiC concerns about the Natural Area. (7) Ecologically-informed guidelines for Department of, Public Works maintenance activities within the Six Mile Creek area shall be Promulgated by the Department of Public Works, in consultation with the Six Mile Creek Gorge Committee, Circle Greenway, the Parks Commission and the Conservation Advisory Council, and subject to the approval of the f3oard of Public Works, F!114B, w:vr, �.,.� r""iw'"'�t'�dsF rla�° r,'✓*f�/ l.` wA,. . o s r " r ✓ ✓' y /r e,., / Oe i " � 1 mgr o, ,° � ✓ u . ✓ / m - r r r w " r' i' rye" y s ! ✓' � r � ,� _ � ,M;✓� ,"" ;"",✓ air,"l � m a�v._�,nr. � .r `: r " ,r~ d-.. F r w n � %' ,. ,,��� ✓ 7�-�,a_° � ,air Ronda Engman 571 South Danby Rd. Spencer, NY 14883 589-4031 October 30, 1989 Noe4 Desch, Supervisor Town of l thaca Ithaca Town Hall 126 E . Seneca St. Ithaca Dear Mr. Desch : On the evening of Monday, October 23, 1 was driving south on Darby Road just south (.,)f Coddington Road when, I saw as deer in my lane. My options were to swerve to the left and perhaps be hit by the car coming toward me Or to swerve, into the right lane since, there were na cars there. This I did. Unfortunately, l hit a second deer who was standing in the darkness of that lane. When I looked into my rearview mirro,r, the deer was getting up off the pavement and by the time I had turned arourct had gone off into the bushes or) that side of the road. Tl,-)e other deer had rniade it across the road nee ar,Ny being hit by the m wc(:)ming car, I warted to check the bUshes to see J the deer was lying there dying, bUt dicin ' t have a decent flashlight. I s,t!opped at the Stagea,,' house across the roacl and asked them to call the police, hoping! the officer would bring as flashlight. While we waited for the police, Mrs. Stage told me deer regt.flarly cross the road at that point becZlUse thiere are fields on both sides of the road. She also said that at least five deer are killed there each year and, in fact, a deer was kHled at the end of her driveway the very next night. I commented to her, that the road was very dark at that spot and 1 , for one, COUld haw,,,e avoided the deer l hit if the road had been lighted. I asked Mrs. Stage if she would be opposed to ha0ng a street Right installed on the NYSEG pole opposite her house and she replied, "No, not at all . " I then went to aH the hoiuses between NCR arid Coddington Road with the en(,:.,1osed petitior . This petition is sgned by someone o frm ae ll rsidc^nces (:)n that section 4!-)f Danby Road ex(:ept foUr­ 917, whose owners, I was tcAd, have b(­?en OUt Of town for a cot,iple of w(-.,,,ek's anir.-I were riot horne when l called; 915 (Jane and BillAme-15� who were not home the two tirnes I called; 907, which is vacant ; and 906, the home of Dr. and Mrs. Fredrick Beck, whom, I was too by as relative, are elderly and co(.fldn ' t corne to the door. l am sending the Ames.a�- nd the Becks as copy of this letter and the petition, asking them to sign the petition, and return it clirectly to you . 2 Of course, the safety of deer crossing Danby Road and that of drivers and passengers, who might be involved in accidents with deer, is my primary reason for initiating this petition. Decreasing the number of deer hit would also decrease the amount of damage to cars and might decrease car insurance rates in this area. I was surprised to find that residents had many other good reasons for wanting a light installed across from the Stages' . The reason I heard the most was that a light would help light the way for people who walkand jog along this part of Darby Road, Rodney Dusinberre said he was particularly concernedabout Ithaca College ( IC) students walking along the road. The Stages have lost two dogs and the Dusinberres and Poulos have lost cats to cars on this part of Darby Road. They thought a light might have helped save the lives of their pets. Leslie Ward expressed concern for small wild animals crossing the road. Msny residents feel a l'ight would deter mailbox bashers and other 'vandals, The Stages have had their mailbox stolen. One of the most interesting comments came from IC student Margaret Gl'azewska. She mentioned that she sometimes walks to the IC library in the dark and would feel much more secure with the edge of the road lighted since she never knows who might be lurking there in the dark. The general consensus was that at least one light should be installed and a number of the residents said they would like to see more than one light installed along the road. Since this is the time of year when deer most frequently cross roads and when IC students are going to be walking the edge of the road in the dark, I would urge you not to delay your decision to install a I ight on pole #12, and other poles in the area if the town: can afford it. If You have any questions or comments, please feel free, to contact me. Sincerely, PETITION We, the undersigned residents of Darby Road in the Town of Ithaca, do hereby petition the Town of Ithaca to install a street light on NYSE G pole #12 on Darby Road. The reasons for this request are outlined in the accompanying letter. Name address Phone --N C4 /37-0` J C ID 1',, OT (CJ 6D C C) d'U , ) 2-q V, Names, addresses and phone numbers of those signing the petition. Patricia Stage 923 Danby Rd. 273-1321 Benj A. EIlis 919 Danby Rd. 272-6237 Rodney and Kathleen Dusinberre 903 Danby Rd. 277-2247 Timothy W. O'Connor 908 Dianby Rd. 272-1456 Margaret GBazewska 908 Danby Rd. 273-5980 Margaret M. Green 918 Danby Rd. 277-0225 Maria Poulos 924 Danby Rd. 272-4047 Leslie Wade 929 Danby Rd. 272-5241 Bonnie Bonine 929 Danby Rd. 272-5241 TOWN OF ITHACA 1'1 ,IAL 126 L49 SENECA MEET NEW YORK 14650 January 16 , 1990 Mr. Donald Reynolds YSRG Commercial Representative P.O. Box 50 Ithaca, NY 14851. Re: Estimates for Street Li htin Dear Mr. Reynolds: The "down of Ithaca is considering street lighting along Warren Toad from the Hanshaw Road intersection north to the Village of Lansing nr boundar , and on Danby Road trepan the City of Ithaca boundary south to King Road. Former Supervisor Desch initially requested estimates in his letter of November er , 1989 , a copy of which is enclosed for your convenience. I ars available at "down Hall , 273-17'21 , between M 90 a.m. and 3 . 0 p.m. , Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays . I look forward to hearing from you . Sincerely, Shirley A. Raffenspercer Supervisor R/W/f enclosure xc - Erik Whitney Jean Swartwood 1AAmRooiou OF 12, "I"U"WN OF ITHACA 21 126 EAST SENEGA STREET, ITHACA, N.Y. 14850 TOWN CLERK 273-17211, HIGHWAY 273-1656 PARKS 3-_ terENGINEEMNG 273-1736 FILANNING 273-1736 ZONM 273-1747 Noveher 6, 1989 Mr. Donald Reynolds NYSEG Ithaca - Dryden Road Ithaca, New York 14850 Dear Don: Interest has been expressed in forming lighting districts in two areas of the an of Ithaca, namly Warren Road and Danby Road. Please provide us with estijrotes of the total annual costs as fol lows (1) Warren Road - Hanshaw Road M')rth to the Town line (Uptown, Road) . There is the possibility that a sidewalk will be constructed on the East side of Warren Road. (2) Danby Road - King Road to the City line. If possible break this into two parts: (1) frcm King Road to Vista Circle (2) Vista Circle to City line. A sidewalk my be constructed from Ithaca College to the City line but we are not sure of the location. Thanks for your assistance. Very truly yours, Noel Desch Supervisor ND/js cc: Eric Whitney Ronda Engman 571 South Danby Rd. Spencer, NY 14883 607-589-4031 February 19, 1990 Shirley Raffensperger, Supervisor, Town of Ithaca 126 E. Seneca St . I thaca Dear Mrs . Raffensperger: On October 30, 1989, 1 sent Noe t Desch a petition signed by a number of Town of Ithaca residents living on Rt . 96B. The petition requested. that , for the safety of those using the road, there be a street light installed on NYSE G pole #12 along their section of the road. I received a letter dated November I from Mr. Desch, stating that he was asking NYSEG to do a cost estimate of providing light at that spot , but heard nothing further from him. The situation along A. 96H has not changed and the request of the residents still stands. Would you please contact me within the next two weeks and let me know what the Town is doing to address this matter. Thank you. Sincerely , Roncla Engman 571 South Danby Rd. Spencer, NY 14883 589-4031 15, 1990 Shirley A. Raffensperg(-,,r­, Supervisor Town of Ithaca 126 E. Seneca St. I thaca Dealt', Mr s. Raffensperger: A dead fernale deer on Rt. 96B just a Jew feet from NY EG pole #12 reminded me that I needed to get back to you about Danby Road residents' reqUest for a light in that area. My lest communi- cation from you was on February 26. 1 know the wheeIs of governrrient run slowly. I 'm hoping they have not stopped altoget- her. WOUld you piease iet me know the StatU,.',- ()f this recluest as soon a possible. Thank You. Si nc:ere I y, 'f3 9e Ronda Engman 571 Rmth Danby Rd. Spericer, NY 14883 1 - 589-4031 Ju I y 2, 1990 Shirley A., Raffeinsp(,,erger-, SLAP(?r"ViSO. -' Town of Ithaca 126 E. Seneca St . Ithaca, NY 14850 Dear Krs. Raffensperger: Thank you for your informative letter about lighting Rt. 96B. There are several COMMents I would like to nmake. Fk-st, it apearathat the Dep" cd Transportation is making a big dieal out of a smaH request. Second, n,,ince 6B is, a state highway, it seems to me that it should be the state's responsibility to provide a safe rciute for all wl-lo travel it, not those who happen to live along It . Therefore, the state should assume the cost of lighting the area, parnicularly since they are requiring the extra lighting. Finally, I shouldmake you aware, if you have riot already folund out, that some of the people who signed the petition were residents— but not f,:,rwners-of the dwelHng in Mch they lived. Mthough these residents were W favor of lighting-96B, especially since most were Ithaca College students and walked the road to get to class, their landIords r-riay riot tie iritereste(J in supporting the Iighting effort. Ithaca College, by the way, owns at least one house and an empty lot along that stretch. If you feel the above will have no effect on your basic plan of actKn, I would be wMing to wilte a le:tter to the editor of the Ithaca Journal to encourage readers to contact the president of W change his r-nind about supporting the lighting effort. Let me knc)w if you want me to do this. Sincerely, BARNIEY, GROSSMAN,, ROTH & DUBOW MJG 3 ATTORNEYS A'r LAW 315 NORTH TIOGA STREE'r P 0 BOX 6556 Jar N C BArqpa, I'THACA, NEW YORK 14851 6556 PEIER G GNII,-,SPAAN r'ELECOPIER Nk�,s._)N E RoTi (607) 2736841 (607) 272-8806 04vu) A Duaow FiICHARO P RUCWK�K RoSANNE MAVER Hu,oi C KEw August 30, 1990 RADALL B MARCU5 Honorable Shirley Raffensperger Supervisor Town of Ithaca 126 East Seneca Street Ithaca, New York 14850 Re: Possible lighting district on Route 96 Ithaca College Dear Shirley: You asked me some time ago whether it would be possible to create a lighting district and assess a benefit charge or other charge to Ithaca College. It appears that we would not be able to do so. Section 202 of the Town Law governs formation of a lighting district and provides, in essence, that the cost of the lighting district "shall be assessed, levied and collected from the several lots and parcels of land within the district for each purpose in the same manner and at the same time as other town charges. " In other words, it would be a "special ad valorem levy"' as the same is defined in Section 102 , Subdivision 14 of the Real Property Tax Law. Section 420-A of the Real Property Tax Law generally exempts non-profit educational organizations from real property taxes. Section 490 of the Real Property Tax Law extends that exemption to "special ad valorem levies" except certain ones which relate generally to water and sewer systems and specific highway and drainage improvements . Lighting districts are not included in the specified exceptions. Accordingly, real property owned by a non-profit educational institution would be exempt from special ad valorem levies for lighting districts. August. 30, 1990 Page 2 With best regards. Very ,r�l yor , l f JC'B:'bl �r i J t ,'J ltONDA C. ENGMAN S71 South Da nbY Rd - Spencer, ief .Spencerr, NY 14883 589-4031 January 15, 1991 Shirley A. llaaf"fenslrerger, Supervisor Town of Ithaca L 6126E. Ne neac ',a. St. � r� �Ithaae�a s Dear Mrs. Ra-af°f e asp r,ge°r : r! Thank you for your letter of December 27. The petition of October 1989 was for ;a single light to her installed cvn NYSEG pole #12. I t is inappro- priate , aaaappro—pri«atea, .dn racy view , for the Town of Ithaca to consider anything more Moss the c,xl'acrrrses for the a rrrr°e.elaaasted lights are to be covered by the Town .as aa. whole. No petitioners have contacted mer and asked are to rescind they request . Therefore, the request for at light on pole #12 still. stands. What :I: would like f"r^crate you is this: data estimate of the aa,rr.nuaal cost for the light and aa, definition of "fronting on the lighted area" am mentioned in line 10 of Neral De sch''s November 1 , I989 letter to rater. Once I have the estimate of cost., T. will approach the owxaex.rs of the properties th,aat. front erre the lighted area to see if they would her willing to cover r glee, costs. Please lett mei know how this wouLcl be billed. Sincerely , FINAL OF Q 21 L TOWN OF ITHACA 21 126 EAST SENECA STREET, ITHACA, INLY. 14850 ........... .......... TOWN CLERK 2714 721 HIGHWAY 273-1656 PARKS 273--8035 ENGMEERING 27517V PLANNING 273-1747 ZONING 273-1747 NoorMer 20, 1990 Eerttu Bollinger 140 Burleigh Drive Ithaca, New York 14850 Dear Vt. Bollinger: I have just received your name as the contact person concerning t1h1e September 25, 1990 riest for street lights on Burleigh Drive. ni,e 'Town of Ithaca arranges for lighting at public intersections as a Tcmnwid(.': charge. Elsevhi(are, the tariff ant operating charges are assessed tO phrcperties fronting on the lighted area. We currently haNe sessi such R)wn I.J.,q#iting districts in areas such as Forest Home, Clover Lane, Glenside, etc. I have asked the 'N)wn Engineer to cc.,)ntact NYSEG so they may develop estimates for the cost torovide lighting on Burleigh Drive. As s(x)n as this infornation is available, I will contact you and arrange for a rmm,�ting so that the rxtition siqne�rs may decide if they wish to proce�'.-1 Ath the fonnation of a lighting district. If you have any questions, please call rr*,, at the TcAm Hall, 273-1721, or at home, 277-3909. Sincerely, Shirley A. Raffensper ger Supervisor SAR/js cc: Dan Walker, 'ft3wn Engin<,'�er BARNEY, GROSSMAN, ROTH & DUBOW A"rTOPNEYS A jr L.AVV 315 NORTH TIOGA STREET P 0 BOX 6556 ITHACA, NEW YORK 1485t 6556 G Coo-'s'sm"N NrL ,oll 5" (607) 273,6841 (6(M 272 B806 AV[F A H o f 1_�7 F R 9 F RIV((C�OF PAP�W0 Ror ,ANNF MAS FYI may 24 , 1,991 4 4,,��,Y, (_` Krr,11' RANDAUJ R MAW 1)h Honorable Shirley Raffensperger Supervisor Town of Ithaca 126 East Seneca Street Ithaca, New York 14850 Re: Burleigh Drive Lighting District Dear Shirley: I have reviewed the materials that have been submitted in connection with the Burleigh Drive Lighting District and also have reviewed the Town Law procedures for the formation of a lighting district. Unfortunately what we presently have in front of us is not adequate as a petition for the formation of a district. Thus we need to decide how best to proceed. Essentially there are two methods of forming a lighting district, one is by petition and one is by Town Board resolution. Article 12 of the. Town Law governs formation by petition and Article 12-A of the Town Law governs formation by resolution. The procedures for each method are briefly summarized below: A. Procedures Under Article 12 . 1. A petition is presented to the Town Board (Section 190) [references are to Town Law sections] . The petition must be signed by the owners of at least one-half of the assessed valuation which signatures shall also include the signatures of resident owners owning at least one-half of the assessed valuation of the taxable real property owned by resident owners (Section 191) . The petition shall describe the boundaries of the proposed district and shall be acknowledged or proved in the same manner as a deed to be recorded (Section 191) . The petition shall also state the maximum amount to be expended for the proposed district (Section 191) . The petition submitted by the Burleigh Drive residents is Just a very simple statement that they would like to have a district. Aside from not including the information required by Section 191 it has not been acknowledged in the form required of a deed and thus is not sufficient as a petition. May 24 , 1991 Page 2 2. Upon presentation of the petition, the Town Board shall adopt an order which includes certain specified information and also sets a date for a public hearing on the petition (Section 19 3) . 3 . The Town Board shall hold a public hearing (Sections 19,3 and 194) . 4 . After the holding of a public hearing the Town Board shall determine whether the petition meets the requirements of law and is otherwise sufficient, whether all the property and property owners within the proposed district are benefited, whether all property benefited is included within the district, and whether it is in the public interest to grant the relief sought. (Section 194) . There are steps, the Town Board may take: if the petition is deficient or if any of the required findings cannot be made. (Section 194) . Assuming all of the requirements are met the Board may adopt a resolution approving the establishment of the district. 5. If the proposed district is to be financed by the issuance of bonds, the approval of the State Comptroller must be obtained. In the present instance I don't believe that is happening and thus it is not necessary to obtain the Comptroller's permission. 6 . Within ten days of the adoption of the determination by the Town Board the Town Clerk needs to file a certified copy of the resolution with the County Clerk and with the State Department of Audit and Control. 7 . After establishment of the district the Town Engineer shall prepare whatever plans, etcare necessary to construct the work and the Town may enter into such contracts therefore as are necessary (subject to public bidding, etc. as appropriate) . (Section 197) . The term of a contract with NYSEG may not exceed ten years (Section 198, Subdivision 6) . S . After its establishment and when in operation the cost of establishing it and the cost of operating it may be assessed either on an ad valorem basis or on a benefit basis (the law was amended in 1990 to permit benefit charges] . (Section 202 , Subdivision 3 , and Section 202-A, Subdivision 1) . 9. The Town Board shall annually establish a budget for each district and levy the necessary taxes to raise the revenues. Public hearings are required with respect to each such budget. May 24, 1991 Page 3 (Section 202-A, Subdivision 5) . B. Procedures Under Article 12-A. 1. The Town Board adopts a resolution, subject to a permissive referendum, appropriating a specific amount to pay the cost of preparing a general map, plan, and report for providing the services in the district. 2 . As with any resolution subject to a permissive referendum the Town Clerk must post and publish the resolution together with a statement that it is subject to a permissive referendum, all within ten days of the adoption therefor. The resolution may not become effective until 30 days after its adoption. 3. If within 30 days after its adoption there is a petition for a referendum then a referendum must be held. If no such petition is received within 30 days then the resolution may become effective. 4. Upon the resolution becoming effective appropriate maps, plans and reports are prepared and filed in the Office of the Town Clerk. (Section 209-C) . S. After the filing of the map, plans and report the Town Board may adopt an order identifying the boundaries of the proposed district, the improvements proposed, the maximum amount proposed to be expended for the improvement and certain other matters and setting a public hearing to consider same. (Section 209-D) . 6. The Town Board holds a public hearing. (Section 209-D and Section 209-E) . 7. After the hearing the Town Board adopts a resolution determining whether the proceedings were legal, whether all of the property and -property owners within the proposed district are benefited, whether all property and property owners benefited are included within the district, and whether the establishment of such a district is in the public interest. (Section 209-E) . Again, if there are deficiencies in the process there are procedures to be taken to correct the process. If the Town Board determines in the affirmative all of the required elements, the Board may adopt a resolution approving the establishment of the district and the construction of the improvement providing the service. This resolution also will be subject to a permissive May 24 , 19'91 Page 4 8 . Again, the resolution needs to be published and posted in accordance with the usual provisions relating to resolutions, subject to a permissive referendum. If 30 days elapses without a request for a referendum the resolution becomes effective. 9 . The Town Clerk files a certificate with the Tompkins County Clerk to the effect that no petition has been filed seeking a referendum if such is the case. 10. Again, permission of the Comptroller is required if financing is to occur. In the present situation it is assumed that no permission need be obtained. 11. The remaining procedures are essentially the same as if the district were subject to Article 12 . With the background in mind I need guidance from you and the Town Board as to how you wish to proceed. We can prepare the correct form of petition and have it recirculated among the landowners and residents. By so doing you eliminate the need for any permissive referenda. On the other hand, if you want to avoid the necessity of circulating the petition the Town Board can simply proceed by resolution. However, the process will be somewhat more prolonged as we have to allow two 30 day periods to elapse, one after the resolution authorizing the expenditure for the maps and plans and one after the resolution formally establishing the district. After you, have had an opportunity to review this I would be happy to discuss it with you and proceed as requested. With best regards. Yours very truly, JCB:bc cc: Mr. Dan Walker Town Engineer ii �J l ,... TOWN „ "w C%1Y.4Z 40 4FX"' ;VI)7 o, �Fe e? w. W r � „ ,. � 02L, -1KY01v , . , d �� „� M� a � u ” �` A +rygyy e w I,,yw„ � yw. P � '. ,161IWO Po m M s - .ww. /11/1,05V /9 ,. wa �w w w 7-114 Y 14A) 71-1/Ala" � � " r �� .. A'P7,YAW cy(9 �V s, IIccy V' February 7, 1992 'TOWN OFIT&JA,O%A Shirley Town Supervisor Town of Ithaca, 126 d East, a1ti 4 a 11A c a u f„, Ithaca, New York 14850 Dear Mrs. °af feRht'T��r`dea gek`r Several residents of West Haven Ru" . , Including inh�y wife a n d wu y,w_o f f, bave discussed t h e potential of having "general li h'tom`i ng district" created for our area.a. a. I have a v spoken with D»:qua Walker, Town Engineer, and be advised.a_sed f;hb;t, I should be in contact weff a you Prior t o c a n aw a s i a,a n d as our neighborhood f t h aw petition (for the Town Board) , wuaud you please send mfl.., any materials „;;;a n G f information R° t u ay o u a feel we would find useful f.n t;l a bs a:wwudu,.a,vor, Also, If the Town b,,atufd ask NYSEG for a co:aaP analysis, t°,hat data would be uuua:st°, he l pf u f l as well, Please feel free to contact ne on this matter, I look forward to d t a earia ag from o�u a Mark Morse 161 West „, ,� '` �,� �11,,�/t�„�, ;��-,; ,�,,, BARNEY, GROSSMAN. ROTH & DUBOW ATTORNEYS Ar LAW 315 NORTH TIOGA STREET P 0, BOX 6556 JOHN C BARNEY ITHACA NEW YORK 14851-6556 Pr,rEp G G;os6mA. TF1 Comr,R NEts<m E RoTH (6 0 7) 27 3 6 8 41 C,607) 272-6806 DAVM A Dusow (N01 FCR SEP'OCU OF PAPEIR15 H ul o m C K r N-r RANDALL B MARCUS MARY K FLECK February 21, 1992 ,--............... H Honorable Shirley Rafferisixt-ger LJ"LA Supervisor Town of Ithaca hj'u,;t' 0, FP1,ACA 126 East Seneca Street P ........ .......... Ithaca, New York .14850 Dear Shirley Enclosed is a proposed form of' petition for the West Haven area lighting, district. Obviously we need to have some additional information included. 'rhe petition needs to be signed by the owners of at least one-half of the assessed valuation in the proposed district plus owners of one-half of the assessed valUati011 owned by resident owners. If all of the owners of real property within the proposed district are resident owners the group would be the same. If, however, there are some non-resident owners, it is necessary to bring out the total valuation of all of (tic property in the district and insert that figure in the first blank in paragraph 5 and then calculate the total assessed valuation of property owned by residents living within the district and insert that figure in the second blank in paragraph 5. The petition as, drawn assurnes that the signatories to the petition can have their signatures notarized, If this becomes as difficult, task then the end of the petition can be re-drafted to have witnesses to the signatures and have, the witness appear before a notary public, I have provided two types of acknowledgements, in the proposed petition, one to be used if the signatures are directly notarized and one to be used if the Signatures are witnessed and the witness appears before the notary. If the petitioners appear thernselves before: a notary public then there is no need to have a witness to their signature, Note also we need to have a fairly clear description of the area that will be encompassed within the district which description should be attached as SchedUle A. We also need a general plan of the district showing an outline, probably on a tax ni�:tp, of the district boundaries and the proposed location of the lights. The general plain should be annexed as Schedule B. February 21, 1992 Page If the person circulating the petition would like to c bLti ro any ftirther information or has any questions l would be happy and try and respond. With 1.)est regards, Very truly yours, Encs. i IA BARNEY, GROSSMANI, ROTH & DUBOW A' roRNEYS A,-r LAW 315 NORTH TIOGA STREET P 0 BOX 6556 JOHN C BAHNFY I r'IHACA, NEW YORK 14851-6556 PFTCJG GROSSMAN 1,c c"Y'I I p NELF,oo E Ro'rH (607) 273 68411 (60 7) 2"'72 8806 DAVfrA Duoow 01 H(KC KrN7, RANDALL, B MARCUS MARY K rk.FCK November 25, 1992 Honorable Shirley Raffensperger Supervisor Town of Ithaca 126 N,st Seneca Street Ithaca, New York 14850 Re: Possible lighting district involving Ithaca College, Dear Shirley: This is a followup to my letter of August 30, 1' O taking into account the amendments made to Section 202 of the Town Law allowing lighting districts to be assessed on a benefit basis as well as on an ad valorem basis, You have asked whether this amendments alters our opinion of August all, 1990 that real property owned by a non-profit educational institution would be exempt from special ad valorem levies for lighting districts, Our opinion continues to be that property owned by a non-profit educational institution cannot be subjected to taxation, whether on a benefit basis or on an ad valorem, basis, for the support of lighting districts. Our letter of August 30 was dealing only with ad valorem levies and quoted only limited provisions of Section 490. A fuller quote from Section 490 follows: "Real Property exempt from, taxation pursuant, to...Section 420-a [the Real Property Tax 1 a Section exempting real property owned by non-profit educational institutions from taxation gencrally]—sliall also be exempt, from special ad valorem levies ajn�s -�i assessments against real property located outside cities and villages for a special improvement or service or a special district improvement or service...except (1) those levied to pay for...water supply and distribution systems; sewer systems (either sanitary or surface, drainage or both, including purification, treatment or disposal plants or buildings); waterways and drainage improvements; street, highway, road and parkway November 25, 1992 Page 2 improvements (including sidewalks, Curbs, gutters, drainage, landscaping, grading or improving the right of way) and (2) special assessments payable in installments on an indebtedness including interest contracted, prior to July first, nineteen hundred fifty-three, pursuant to Section 240-2 of the Town Law or pursuant to any other comparable provision of law." In sum, unless the improvement or district is one of those enumerated (e.g., water, sewer, etc.) levies, whether on a special ad valorem basis or on a special assessment basis, may not be assessed against the real property owned by a non-profit educational organization. As an aside, "special assessments" are defined in Section 102 of the Real Property Tax Law as "a charge imposed upon benefitted real property in proportion to the benefit received by such property to defray the cost, including operation and maintenance, of a special district improvement or service or of a special improvement or service, but does not include: a special ad valorem levy." In other words, a "special assessment" is what we have always referred to in the vernacular as a "'benefit assessment.'" I wish the law was different and perhaps this is a matter the Association of Towns or other group might wish to bring to the attention of the legislature. With best regards. Very truly yours, rf JCB:bc!