HomeMy WebLinkAboutTB Minutes 2023-03-27MEETING OF THE ITHACA TOWN BOARD
March 27, 2023 @ 4:30p.m.
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1. Consider award of the Public Works Facility Fueling Station Project
2. Consider approval of Fee Reduction Policy
3. Consider a speed reduction request for Five Mile Dr.
4. Consider setting a public hearing regarding an amendment to Town of Ithaca Code, Chapter
250-19 by adding a yield sign at the intersection of Calkins and Inlet Valley Dr.
5. Consider approval of budget amendments for Fiscal Year Ending December 31, 2022
6. Committee Reports
a) Budget
b) Codes & Ordinances
c) Personnel and Organization/ERC
d) Planning
e) Public Works
f) Other/AdHoc
CWIO
• Economic Development
• Parks, Trails, Preserves & Recreation
7. Consent Agenda
a. Approval of Town Board Minutes
b. Approval of Town of Ithaca Abstract
c. Approval of One Day Marriage Officiant Fee
d. Acknowledgement of provisional promotional appointment of Administrative
Assistant IV- PWF- Jordan
e. Approval of provisional appointment of Administrative Assistant I1— Codes —
Banwell
f. Ratification of Town Clerk's appointment of Deputy Town Clerk — Colbert
8. Review of Correspondence
MEETING OF THE ITHACA TOWN BOARD
March 27, 2023
Board Members Present: Rod Howe, Supervisor; Members Eric Levine, Rich DePaolo, Bill
Goodman, Pamela Bleiwas, and Rob Rosen Absent: Margaret Johnson
Present: Judy Drake, Marty Moseley, CJ Randall, Paulette Rosa, Joe Slater, Donna Shaw, and
Dan Thaete
Mr. Howe opened the meeting at 4:30 p.m.
1. Consider award of the Public Works Facility Fueling Station Project
TB Resolution 2023 - 059: Authorization to Award and Execute Construction Contract
and Construction Phase Engineering Services for the Town of Ithaca Public Works Facility
Fueling Station Project
Whereas on. March 1.6, 2023, the Town of Ithaca Director of Engineering (Director) received
bids for the Town of Ithaca Public Works Facility Fueling Station Project (the Improvement), for
the removal and replacement of the Department of Public Works fleet fueling station, along with
other work specified and indicated on the Contract Documents, and
Whereas the Director has reviewed the bids, qualifications of the bidders, and the recommendation
provided by Barton and Loguidice (project design engineer) and has determined that the lowest
responsive bid of $610,075.00 for the project was made by the lowest responsive bidder, LaValley
Bros Construction Inc., P.O. Box 208, Wolcott, NY, 1.4590, and
Whereas, Barton and Loguidice, D.P.C. has provided a proposal totaling $44,252.50 for
construction phase assistance and inspection services, and
Whereas on February 13, 2023, the Town Board authorized and approved the Improvement, at a
total cost not to exceed $825,000 subject to a permissive referendum pursuant to the provisions of
Town Law §220, and
Whereas the referendum period has expired, with no petitions against the Improvement being
received, and therefore be it
Resolved that the Town Board authorizes the award of the construction contract for the Town of
Ithaca Public Works Facility Fueling Station Project to LaValley Bros Construction Inc. and
authorizes the Town Supervisor to execute the contract, subject to final approval by the Director
and review by the Attorney for the Town, and be it further,
Resolved that the Director is authorized to approve change orders to said construction contract,
not to exceed $61,000.00 in aggregate, upon receipt of appropriate justification, and be it further
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Resolved, that the Town Board approves and authorizes the Town Supervisor to
execute a supplemental agreement for construction phase assistance and inspection services with
Barton and Loguidice, D.P.C., not to exceed $44,252.50, subject to review by the Attorney for
the Town.
Moved: Rich DePaolo Seconded: Bill Goodman
Vote: ayes — Rosen, Howe, DePaolo, Goodman, Levine, and Bleiwas
2. Consider approval of Fee Reduction Policy
Mr. Howe noted that this is based upon the same process that the Board recently passed for water
and sewer billing reduction requests and has been recommended by the Personnel and
Organization Committee.
TB Resolution 2023 - 060: Approval of Code Enforcement Department Fee Reduction
Policy
Whereas, the Personnel & Organization Committee has reviewed the draft Fee Reduction Policy
and recommended its approval by the Town Board; now, therefore be it
Resolved, the Town Board hereby approves the Code Enforcement Department Fee Reduction
Policy as submitted, effective immediately.
Moved: Pamela Bleiwas Seconded: Rich DePaolo
Vote: ayes — Rosen, Howe, DePaolo, Goodman, Levine, and Bleiwas
3. Consider a speed reduction request for Five Mile Dr.
Mr. Howe noted that this is a big topic under discussion with the City and the State as Rte.
13a is a State Highway and a truck route and the Town, for its part, has received a petition
and is involved in the discussions regarding mitigation options.
TB Resolution 2023 — 061: Approval of a Speed Limit Reduction Request for New York State
Route 1.3A also known as Five Mile Dr
Whereas, the Ithaca Town Board, was issued a signature petition request from Town of Ithaca
and City of Ithaca Residents that reside along the New York State Route 13A corridor, also
known as Five Mile Drive, for a speed reduction, and
Whereas, the excessive speeds, higher truck volumes, dangerous conditions for pedestrians and
cyclists are some of the reasons for the request, and
Whereas, the concerned residents have also stated since the last speed reduction request in March
of 2019, in which New York State Department of Transportation denied the request, there was a
bicyclist fatality reported in the City of Ithaca portion of NYS Route 13A, now therefore be it
TB 2023-03-27 (Filed 4/4) Pg. 2
Resolved, that the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca requests the New York State Department
of Transportation Traffic Safety Division to review and reduce the speed limit to 30 MPH on
New York State Route 13A, between New York State Route 13 and the City of Ithaca municipal
line.
Moved: Rob Rosen Seconded: Rod Howe
Vote: ayes — Rosen, Howe, DePaolo, Goodman, Levine, and Bleiwas
4. Consider setting a public hearing regarding an amendment to Town of Ithaca Code,
Chapter 250-19 by adding a yield sign at the intersection of Calkins and Inlet Valley Dr.
Mr. Howe noted that this is in support of efforts to mitigate issues with the intersection and has
gone through the Public Works Committee.
TB Resolution 2023 - 062: Set a public hearing regarding a local law amending Town of
Ithaca Code, Chapter 250, Article III, entitled "Parking; Stop and Yield Intersections" to
add the placement of a yield sign at the intersection of Calkins Rd and Inlet Valley Dr
Resolved that the Town Board will hold a public hearing at its meeting on April 1.0, 2023, which
begins at 5:30 p.m., at Town Hall, 215 N. Tioga St. on a proposed local law amending Town of
Ithaca Code, Chapter 250, Article III, entitled "Parking; Stop and Yield Intersections" to add the
placement of a yield sign at the intersection of Calkins Rd and Inlet Valley Dr., at which time all
persons interested in addressing the Board on the proposed Local law will be heard. The draft
local law is available on the Towns website at www.town.ithaca.ny.us
Moved: Pamela Bleiwas Seconded: Rob Rosen
Vote: ayes — Rosen, Howe, DePaolo, Goodman, Levine, and Bleiwas
5. Consider approval of budget amendments for Fiscal Year Ending December 31, 2022
TB Resolution 2023 -063: Approval of Budget Transfers, Amendments and Modifications
for the Year Ending December 31, 2022.
Whereas, the Town Finance Officer has reviewed all budgetary revenue and appropriation
accounts for the quarter ending December 31, 2022, and
Whereas, this review disclosed certain budgetary revenues and expenditures requiring transfers,
amendments or modifications summarized below:
General Town -wide Fund
Budget Transfers
Account
Description
From
To
A1110.449
Furniture
473
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A] 11. 0.410
Conferences
473
A1110.482
NYS Fees, Fines & Collections
5,905
A] 110.100
Regular
5,905
A1.220.101
Deputy Town Supervisor
7,851
A1220.103
Administrator Function Town Supervisor
7,851
A1.220.410
Conferences & Mileage
109
A1220.400
Contractual
109
A1.220.410
Conferences & Mileage
394
A1316.100
Regular
394
A1220.410
Conferences & Mileage
232
A131.6.408
Postage
232
A1420.402
Legal Services
3,200
A1320.401
Auditing Services
3,200
A1420.402
Legal Services
2,770
A1330.400
Contractual
2,770
A 1.440.110
Intern
5,91.4
A1410.100
Regular
5,914
A 1.410.400
Contractual
7
A1410.408
Postage
7
A 1.410.400
Contractual
6
A1410.410
Conferences
6
A1.430.410
Conferences
438
A1.41.0.423
Legal Ads
438
A1430.404
Payroll Supplies
87
A1.430.400
Contractual
87
A1430.404
Payroll Supplies
45
A1.430.408
Postage
45
A1430.403
Labor Consultant
1,664
A1430.100
Regular
1,664
A1.430.421
Employee Education & Training
1,544
A1430.423
Employment Ads
1,544
A 1.440.110
Intern
152
A1440.102
Engineer — Overtime
152
A1.430.429
Management Programs
3,036
A1460.400
Contractual
3,036
A1620.100
Regular
1,592
A1.620.101
Regular — Highway Labor
1,592
A1620.102
Overtime — Town Hall
60
A1620.101
Regular — Hihwa Labor
60
A1650.415
Telephones
5,344
A] 620.447
Utilities
5,344
A] 620.440
Personal Protective Equipment
102
A1620.400
Contractual
102
A1.620.441
Building & Grounds Maintenance
2,359
A1620.442
Janitorial
1,343
TB 2023-03-27 (Filed 4/4) Pg. 4
A] 620.443
Trash Collection
2,01. 2
A1620.445
Bus Pass Program
5,714
A]620.449
Furniture & Furnishings
236
A1.620.448
Elevator Maintenance
236
A1990.499
Contingency Account
7,180
A1.460.413
Codification Services
7,180
A1670.437
Xerox Printers
1,682
A1.660.404
General Office Supplies
1,682
A1670.400
Contractual
80
A1670.408
Postage
80
A1.680.110
Student Interns
1,267
A1680.100
Regular
1,267
A1.680.492
Software
7,61.3
A1680.400
Contractual
7,613
A1680.492
Software
702
A1.680.415
Telephone
702
A1680.492
Software
6,182
A 1680.491
Hardware & Equipment
6,182
A1680.492
Software
52
A1.680.496
Time Warner Cable
52
A1680.492
Software
167
A1.680.497
Tools & Supplies
167
A501.0.420
Dues & Publications
191.
A5010.400
Contractual
191
A5132.400
Contractual
10,828
A5132.101
Public Works
10,828
A5132.441
Garage Maintenance
2,21.5
A5132.444
Security & Fire Alarm
2,215
A5182.400
Contractual
15,483
A5182.447
Electricity
15,483
A711.0.101
Regular — Public Works Dept
10,910
A7110.100
Regular
10,910
A711.0.101
Regular — Public Works Dept
2,223
A7110.102
Overtime
2,223
A7110.526
Trail Improvements
5,773
A711.0.527
Forest Home Walkway Improvement
5,773
A7180.420
Community Garden
379
A7320.463
Recreation Partnership
379
A8020.400
Contractual
869
A7550.400
Contractual
869
A881.0.101
Public Works
650
A8810.400
Contractual
650
A9050.800
Unemployment Insurance
36
A9055.800
Disability Insurance
36
TB 2023-03-27 (Filed 4/4) Pg. 5
A9050.800
Unemployment Insurance
466
A9060.800
Group Health Insurance
466
General Part Town Fund
Budtet Transfers
Account
Description
From
To
B8020.406
Planning Study
40,1.00
B1420.402
Legal Services
18,358
B 1650.415
Telephones
7,7680
B 1680.492
Software
3,525
B1680.400
Contractual
14,714
B 1680.491
Hardware & Equipment
14,714
B 1680.400
Contractual
5,000
B 1680.492
Software
5,000
138010.400
Contractual
2,984
B8010.100
Regular
1,899
B8010.420
Dues & Publications
359
138010.483
Fire Safety Inspections
726
B8020.400
Contractual
156
B8020.451
Vehicle Maintenance
156
Highway Fund
Budtet Transfers
Account
Description
From
To
DA191.0.439
Liability Insurance
525
DA1420.402
Legal Services
525
DA5142.100
Regular
40,100
DA51.42.102
Overtime
40,100
Highway Part -Town Fund
Budtet Transfer
Account
Description
From
To
DB 1420.402
Legal Services
2,043
DB1650.415
Communications -Telephones
2,043
DB 1670.405
Copier Paper
160
D131670.437
Xerox Printers/Copiers
160
DB 1420.402
Legal Services
2,000
DB 1680.491
Hardware & Equipment
2,000
DB 1680.492
Software
1,964
DB 1680.491
Hardware & Equipment
1,964
DB 1680.492
Software
12
DB 1680.400
Contractual
12
DB1320.401
Auditing Services
588
DB 1420.402
Legal Services
581
TB 2023-03-27 (Filed 4/4) Pg. 6
DB 1660.404
General Office Supplies
500
DB 1910.439
Liability Insurance
1,669
D135110.453
Road Repairs
13,731
D135110.100
Regular
13,731
D135110.450
Petroleum Products
5,744
D135110.453
Road Repairs
3,500
D135110.459
Tools & Equipment
5,090
D135112.450
Petroleum Products
2,228
D135112.500
Capital Projects
13,276
D139050.800
Unemployment Insurance
2,900
D139060.800
Group Health Insurance
22,636
D135112.100
Regular
55,374
D135110.102
Overtime
77
D135112.102
Overtime
77
D135130.200
Capital Equipment
1,737
D135130.272
Medium Duty Truck
1,737
D135130.451
Vehicle Maintenance & Repairs
15,355
D135130.100
Regular
15,355
D135130.459
Tools & Equipment
3,410
D135130.102
Overtime
3,410
D135140.400
Contractual
401
D135140.102
Overtime
401
D135140.100
Regular
10,437
D135140.400
Contractual
10,921
DB 5140.110
Regular Benefit Time
21,358
D139040.800
Workers Compensation
14,070
D139030.800
Social Security
14,070
Water Fund
Budget Transfers
Account
Description
From
To
F1320.401
Auditing Services
3,633
F 1420.402
Legal Services
3,633
F1320.401
Auditing Services
610
F1650.415
Telephone System
610
F1680.400
Contractual
1,497
F1680.491
Hardware & Equipment
1,497
F1680.400
Contractual
849
F1680.492
Software
849
F8310.100
Regular
64
F8310.400
Contractual
64
F8340. 101
Labor
5,003
F8340.102
Overtime
5,003
F8340.425
Apprenticeship Program
6,227
TB 2023-03-27 (Filed 4/4) Pg. 7
F8340.447
Electricity
6,227
F8340.459
Tools & Equipment
3,197
F8340.470
Line Repairs
3,197
F8340.569
Tro /Coddin ton
141,217
F8350.472
SCLIWC Water Charges
141,217
F8340.569
Tro /Coddin ton
6,868
F8350.473
City of Ithaca Water
6,868
F9040.800
Workers Compensation
40
F9045.800
Life Insurance
40
Sewer Fund
Budget Transfers
Account
Description
From
To
G8120.476
Pump Station Maintenance
15,758
G1.420.402
Legal Services
15,758
G8120.476
Pump Station Maintenance
1,487
G1.650.415
Telephone System
1,487
G1670.408
Postage
45
G1670.437
Xerox Printers
45
G8120.476
Pump Station. Maintenance
898
G1680.491
Hardware & Equipment
898
G8120.476
Pump Station. Maintenance
849
G1680.492
Software
849
G8120.476
Pump Station. Maintenance
138
G1.91.0.439
Liability Insurance
138
G8120.451
Vehicle Maintenance
296
G8120.459
Tools & Equipment
296
G8120.566
Forest Home Pump Station
5,044
G8150.471
Joint Sewer Transmission
5,044
G8120.566
Forest Home Pump Station
3,963
G8150.473
IAWWTF Improvement Bonds
3,963
G8120.566
Forest Home Pump Station
179,515
G8150.522
IAWWTF-SJC Capital Projects
179,515
G9050.800
Unemployment Insurance
126
G9045.800
Life Insurance
126
Risk Retention
Budget Transfers
Account
Description
From
To
R4510.41.0
Employee Education & Training
956
R4510.400
Contractual
956
Forest Home Light District
Budget Transfers
TB 2023-03-27 (Filed 4/4) Pg. 8
Account
Description
From
To
L15182.400
Contractual
1,496
L15182.447
Electricity
1,496
Glenside Light District
Budget Transfers
Account
Description
From
To
L25182.400
Contractual
249
L25182.447
Electricity
249
Renwick Heights Light District
Budget Transfers
Account
Description
From
To
L35182.400
Contractual
404
L35182.447
Electricity
404
Eastwood Commons Light District
Budget Transfers
Account
Description
From
To
L45182.400
Contractual
246
L45182.447
Electricity
246
Clover Lane Light District
Budget Transfers
Account
Description
From
To
L55182.400
Contractual
60
L55182.447
Electricity
60
Burleigh Drive Light District
Budget Transfers
Account
Description
From
To
L75182.400
Contractual
240
L75182.447
Electricity
240
West Haven Road Light District
Budget Transfers
Account
Description
From
To
L85182.400
Contractual
768
L85182.447
Electricity
768
Coddington Road Light District
Budget Transfers
Account
Description
From
To
L95182.400
Contractual
599
L95182.447
Electricity
599
Fire Protection
Budget Transfers
Account
Description
From
To
SF3410.480
Fire Protection Contract — City
3,050
SF1420.402
Legal Services
3,050
TB 2023-03-27 (Filed 4/4) Pg. 9
Debt Service
Budget Amendment
Account
Description
From
To
V5031/DB
Highway Fund
460,000
V971.0.626
Honness Lane Improvements
287,500
V971.0.626
Marcy Court Improvements
172,500
Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, that this Town Board authorizes and directs the Town Finance Officer to record all
budget transfers, amendments, and modifications, including all other changes deemed
appropriate and necessary.
Moved: Bill Goodman Seconded: Eric Levine
Vote: ayes- Goodman, Levine, DePaolo, Howe, Bleiwas and Rosen
6. Committee Reports
a) Budget — Town is in good shape and fund transferred were completed to meet our Fund
Balance Policy. Sale tax revenue is over budget at this point. Discussed an additional
financial institution. Discussed dissolving lighting districts, more to come. Discussed
raising the minimum for senior tax exemption.
b) Codes & Ordinances — February wrapped up the telecommunications ordinance
recommending a setback of 300 feet from residences after looking at what other communities
have done. Reviewed the other sections that have not been controversial as the small cell has
been. Counsel is doing final review and research and may need a couple of meeting for the
Board to review.
c) Personnel and Organization/ERC — Discussed the draft Road Closure policy and the
draft changes to the Volunteerism policy. Both should be forwarded to the Board soon.
d) Planning — Discussed first application for the Commercial Historic Overlay District and
asked some clarifying questions which the applicants will complete and return;
recommended the Board move forward with appraisals for a couple of conservation
easements.
e) Public Works — Discussed the Calkins Rd/Inlet Valley Way intersection; reviewed the
13A petition; discussed cemetery water and sewer benefit assessment formula to begin
drafting a policy; project update and May 6th event.
f) Other/AdHoc
• CWIO — Watershed manager busy with projects and prepping to reach out to
municipalities for the next round of project support.
TB 2023-03-27 (Filed 4/4) Pg. 10
• Economic Development — Gearing up for a meeting with stakeholders of the Inlet
Valley and the Town's goals and get feedback.
• Parks, Trails, Preserves & Recreation — South Hill Recreation Way is still negotiating
with NYSEG on easements. Continue work on updating the Recreation Plan
• SJC — Report on staffing issues and ways to move forward.
7. Consent Agenda
TB Resolution 2023 - 064: Adopt Consent Agenda
The Town Board approves/adopts the following consent agenda items:
a. Approval of Town Board Minutes
b. Approval of Town of Ithaca Abstract
c. Approval of One Day Marriage Officiant Fee
d. Acknowledge provisional promotional appointment of Administrative Assistant IV-
PWF- Jordan
e. Approval of provisional appointment of Administrative Assistant II — Codes — Banwell
f. Ratification of Town Clerk's appointment of Deputy Town Clerk — Colbert
Moved: Rob Rosen Seconded: Rod Howe
Vote: ayes — Rosen, Howe, DePaolo, Goodman, Levine, and Bleiwas
TB Resolution 2023 - 064a: Approval of Town Board Minutes
Resolved that the Town Board approves the minutes of February 13 and 27, 2023 as final with any
non -substantive changes made.
TB Resolution 2023 — 064b: Approval of Town of Ithaca Abstract
Resolved that the Town Board approves payment of the following audited vouchers:
VOUCHER NOS. 119 - 172
General Fund Town Wide
29,687.09
General Fund Part -Town
47,413.32
Highway Fund Town Wide DA
44,938.71.
Highway Fund Part Town DB
12,115.38
Water Fund
20,297.74
Sewer Fund
7,252.57
South Hill Recreation Wat Ext
4,000.00
Risk Retention Fund
2,040.00
Fire Protection Fund
517,254.34
Forest Home Lighting District
180.41
TB 2023-03-27 (Filed 4/4) Pg. 11
Glenside Lighting District
29.1.7
Renwick Heights Lighting District
33.94
Eastwood Commons Lighting District
19.60
Clover Lane Lighting District
4.37
Winner's Circle Lighting District
8.36
Burlei h Drive Lighting District
24.35
West Haven Road Lighting District
64.45
Coddington Road Lighting District
42.42
TOTAL
685,406.22
TB Resolution 2023 - 064c: Approval of One Day Marriage Officiant License
Whereas, Gov. Hotchul has passed legislation adding a One -day marriage officiant license process
to the Laws of NYS, Article 3, Section 11-D, now therefore be it
Resolved that the Town Board approves the fee of $25 for the One -Day Marriage Officiant License
to be processed and collected by the Town Clerk's Office.
TB Resolution 2023 — 064d- Acknowledgement of Provisional Promotional Appointment of
Administrative Assistant IV -PWD
Whereas, there will be a vacancy in the position of Administrative Assistant IV due to a
retirement on May 30, 2023; and
Whereas, the Highway Superintendent with a selection committee has determined through
interviews and evaluation that Becky Jordan, Deputy Town Clerk, possess the necessary
knowledge, skills and ability to perform the duties of Administrative Assistant IV; and
Whereas, the Highway Superintendent has chosen to promotionally appoint Becky Jordan to the
Administrative Assistant IV position, effective May 21, 2023; now, therefore, be it
Resolved, the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca does hereby acknowledge the Highway
Superintendent's promotional provisional non-competitive appointment of Becky Jordan to the
Administrative Assistant IV position, effective May 21, 2023; and be it further
Resolved, this is a 40 hours a week position, at the hourly wage of $31.70, which is an estimated
annual salary of $65,936, in Job Classification "D" step 1, with no change to full time benefits;
and be it further
Resolved, if the said successfully complete the non-competitive promotional civil service exam
and the mandatory twenty-six (26) week probationary period there will be no further action
required by the Town Board.
TB Resolution No. 2023 — 064e: Approve Provisional Appointment of Administrative
Assistant II -Codes
TB 2023-03-27 (Filed 4/4) Pg. 12
Whereas there is a vacancy in the Administrative Assistant 1I position for the Code Enforcement
Department due to a promotion; and
Whereas the Interview Committee interviewed six candidates from an open recruitment for the
position; and
Whereas the Committee has determined that Emily Banwell possess the necessary knowledge and
skills to satisfactorily perform the duties of the position; and
Whereas Marty Moseley, Director of Code Enforcement, appointed Emily Banwell as
Administrative Assistant I1, effective April 3, 2023; now, therefore be it
Resolved the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca does hereby approve the provisional appointment
of Emily Banwell as Administrative Assistant 11 for the Code Enforcement Department, effective
April 3, 2023; and be it further
Resolved the position is at 37.5 hours per week, at the hourly wage of $27.15, which is an estimated
annual salary of $52,942 from B8010.100, in Job Classification `B", with full time benefits; and
be it further
Resolved, the said appointment is a provisional appointment pending the results from the next
civil service exam for this position.
TB Resolution 2023— 064f: Ratification of Town Clerk's Appointment of Deputy Town
Clerk
Whereas, there is presently a vacancy in the position of Deputy Town Clerk in the Town Clerk
Department; and
Whereas, the Interview Committee that consisted of Paulette Rosa, Town Clerk and Judy Drake,
Human Resources Manager interviewed two candidates from the open recruitment; and
Whereas, the Committee has determined that Ashley Colbert possesses the necessary knowledge
and skills to satisfactorily perform the duties of the position and make the recommendation for
appointment; now, therefore be it
Whereas, Paulette Rosa, Town Clerk, appointed Emily Colbert to the regular Deputy Town Clerk
position, effective April 10, 2023, now, therefore, be it
Resolved, the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca does hereby acknowledge the appointment
made by the Town Clerk, of Emily Colbert as a Deputy Town Clerk, effective, April 10, 2023;
and be it further
Resolved, the said position is in job classification "B" at 37.5 hours a week, at the hourly wage
of $27.15 (hire rate), estimated annual wage of $52, 942, with full time benefits from account
A1410.100; and be it further
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Resolved, a twenty-six (26) week probationary period applies with no further action by the Town
Board if there is successful completion of the probationary period as determined by the Town
Clerk,
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Motion made by Rod Howe to enter executive session to discuss current gation regarding
lighting on The Byway, seconded by Rich DePaolo, unanimous.
Motion made by Rich DePaolo to reenter open session and adjourn, seconded by Bill Goodman,
unanimous,
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