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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTB Minutes 2024-01-08January 8, 2024 (k 5:30 p.m. This meeting will be on ZOOM (11) 98910958241) and our YouTube Link for your convenience. • 1• 1. Swearing in of Town Board Members 2. Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance 3. Consider Reappointment of Town Officials 4. Persons to be Heard 5. Public hearing regarding a proposed local law, Authorizing a monetary gift to the City of Ithaca to support Cass and Stewart Park recreational facilities a. Consider Adoption 6. Consider authorization for the Town Supervisor to sign annual service contracts as approved in the 2024 Town Budget 7. Consider approval of Town Board Meeting Schedule 8. Acknowledge Supervisor's Town Board Members' Committee Appointments & Confirm Staff, Citizen and Intermunicipal Committee/Board Appointments and Recommendations to the City as noted 9. Consider Appointments/Reappointments of Members and Chair positions on the Zoning Board of Appeals, Planning Board and Conservation Board 10. Consider approval of the Highway Expenditures Agreement 11. Consider authorization for certain expenditures by the Superintendent of Highways without prior Town Board approval. 12. Consider Annual Approval of Certain Policies, Manuals and Plans 13. Consider authorization of the submission of an application for a NYS Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) Grant for the East Shore Drive Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety Corridor Project 14. Consider approval of Southern Cayuga Lake Intermunicipal Water Commission (Bolton Point) Wage Scale and Employee Wages for 2024 15. Consider Consent Agenda a. Approval of Town Board Minutes b. Town of Ithaca Abstract c. Bolton Point Abstract d. Designation of Official Depositories of Town Funds e. Designation of Official Newspaper of the Town f. Official Bonds of Town Officers and Employees 16. Report of Town Officials, Committees, and review of Correspondence ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING OF THE ITHACA TOWN BOARD January 8, 2024 Minutes Board Members Present: Rod Howe, Supervisor; Members Eric Levine, Rich DePaolo, Pamela Bleiwas, Rob Rosen, Margaret Johnson and Susie Gutenberger Staff Present: Judy Drake, Director of Human Resources; Marry Moseley, Director of Code Enforcement; CJ Randall, Director of Planning; Paulette Rosa, Town Clerk; Joe Slater, Director of Public Works; Donna Shaw, Director of Finance; and Dan Thaete, Director of Engineering 1. Swearing in of Town Board Members Ms. Gutenberger was sworn in as a new Member of the Town Board. Mr. Howe, Mr. DePaolo and Ms. Bleiwas were sworn in as Town Board Members and Town Supervisor respectively. 2. Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance — 5:36 p.m. Mr. Howe noted that most of the resolutions/actions this evening are the standard organizational actions and need no introduction or summary and if any member had a question, to please say so. 3. Consider Reappointment of Town Officials TB Resolution 2024 - 001: Reappointment of Town Officials Resolved that the Town Board hereby reappoints the following Town Officials for a term continuing until the 1st day of January next succeeding the next biennial Town election to wit, January 1, 2026: Highway Superintendent — Joe Slater Receiver of Taxes — Deborah Kelley Deputy Receiver of Taxes — Donna Shaw Town Clerk — Paulette Rosa Town Engineer — Dan Thaete Marriage Officers — Rod Howe and Paulette Rosa (No salary or wage by the Town) Moved: Rich DePaolo Seconded: Pamela Bleiwas Vote: ayes — Gutenberger, Levine, Bleiwas, Howe and DePaolo 4. Persons to be Heard Mr. Zaharis spoke against the Carrowmoor land solar array, expressing concerns about fire TB 2024-01-08 (Filed 1/12) Pg. 1 concerns with lightning strikes and hazardous smoke from those, contamination by copper wires underground and scenic blight and more. He also did not think a for -profit company should be receiving any type of PILOT from the Town or the County. He spoke at the TCAD public hearing this afternoon and repeated his concerns. Mr. Zaharis said he was surprised to hear that the Planning Board had already approved the project and submitted a document listing citations to support his concerns. Attachment 1 kilt s://nccleantech.ncsu..edu/w-contloads/201 9/ 10/1-1:ealth and Saket Im mas of Sol, Pholovoltaics Mr. Howe stated that the Town does not make any decision regarding the PILOTS granted by TCAD. 5. Public hearing regarding a proposed local law, Authorizing a monetary gift to the City of Ithaca to support Cass and Stewart Park recreational facilities Mr. DePaolo asked if we had concrete numbers for participation and benefits received by our residents. Ms. Shaw responded that we generally do not get those until the 2nd quarter, but our estimates have been accurate in the past and the terminology used is "approximately." TB Resolution 2024 - 002: Adoption of Local Law 1 of 2024, "Authorizing a monetary gift to the City of Ithaca to support Cass Park and Stewart Park recreational facilities Whereas, the Town Board adopted a budget for 2024 including an amount of $1.00,000.00 for a contribution towards City Parks, of which approximately $62,000 would result in a special benefit to Town residents, but the remainder would be considered a gift, and Whereas, pursuant to the Town's New York State Municipal Home Rule powers, a local law may be adopted to authorize the Town to make a gift to another municipality where the gift furthers a public purpose of the Town, and Whereas, a public hearing was duly advertised and held on. January 8, 2024, and all persons interested permitted an opportunity to speak on behalf of or in opposition to the proposed local law, and Whereas, pursuant to the New York State Environmental Quality Review Act ("SEQRA") and its implementing regulations at 6 NYCRR Part 617, it has been determined by the Town Board that approval of the local law is a Type Il action because it constitutes "routine or continuing agency administration and management, not including new programs or major reordering of priorities that may affect the environment," and therefore this action is not subject to review under SEQRA, now therefore be it TB 2024-01-08 (Filed 1/12) Pg. 2 Resolved that the Town Board adopts Local Law 1 of 2024 "Authorizing a monetary gift to the City of Ithaca to support Cass Park and Stewart Park recreational facilities." Moved: Susie Gutenberger Seconded: Eric Levine Vote: ayes — Gutenberger, Levine, Bleiwas, Howe and DePaolo 6. Consider authorization for the Town Supervisor to sign annual service contracts as approved in the 2024 Town Budget TB Resolution 2024 - 003: Approval and Authorization for the Town Supervisor to Execute Contracts included in the 2024 Budget Resolved that the Ithaca Town Board hereby approves and authorizes the Town Supervisor to execute annual contracts, which amounts were included as part of the 2024 Town Budget or are recurring agreements, with the following service provider(s): Annual — 2024 a. Legal Services — Susan H. Brock and Guy Krogh b. Tompkins County Public Library ($15,000) c. Recreation Partnership ($94,594) d. Coddington Rd CC/CIT Program ($22,547) e. Youth Entrepreneurship Program ($17,186) f. Ithaca Youth Bureau Employment Program ($77,985) g. CCE Youth Development Program ($51,529) h. Learning Web Youth Exploration Program ($47,1.27) i. Ithaca Bike Share ($10,000) j. Gadabout ($12,000) k. Lifelong ($9,000) 1. Human Services Coalition ($5,000) m. Community Science Institute (CSI) Water Quality Monitoring ($23,300) n. Ithaca Babe Ruth League MOU o. Federal Work Study Program Moved: Rich DePaolo Seconded: Susie Gutenberger Vote: ayes — Gutenberger, Levine, Bleiwas, Howe and DePaolo 7. Consider approval of Town Board Meeting Schedule TB Resolution 2024 - 004: Set Dates for 2024 Meetings of the Town Board Whereas the Town Board generally meets on the second and fourth. Mondays of each month at 5:30 p.m. and 4:30 respectively unless moved earlier/later due to holiday observance schedules; on the first Thursday in October for a Budget Meeting and the Year End Meeting is the last Wednesday of December, now therefore be it TB 2024-01-08 (Filed 1/12) Pg. 3 Resolved that the 2024Town Board Schedule is as follows: January 8th and 22nd February 12th and 26th March 1.1 th and 25th April 8th and 22nd May 13th and no Study Session — Memorial Day on 27th June 1 Oth and 24th July 8th and 22nd August 12th and 26th September 9th and 23rd (Tentative Budget Presented to the Board at the Study) October 7th and 2I'Y (No Budget Meeting due to Holiday on the 2nd — 4th ) November 4th and 25th (push early holiday on the I Ith) December 9th and no Study Session due to holiday on the 25th December 30th 11:00 am - Year End Meeting Moved: Pamela Bleiwas Seconded: Eric Levine Vote: ayes — Gutenberger, Levine, Bleiwas, Howe and DePaolo 8. Acknowledge Supervisor's Town Board Members' Committee Appointments & Confirm Staff, Citizen and Intermunicipal Committee/Board Appointments and Recommendations to the City as noted TB Resolution 2024 - 005: Acknowledge Supervisor's Town Board Committee Appointments and Confirm Staff, Citizen and Intermunicipal Committee/Board Appointments and Recommendations to the City as Noted Resolved, that the Town Board acknowledges the Supervisor's annual Town Board Committee Appointments and confirms the appointments of Staff, Citizen and Intermunicipal Committee and Board appointments and recommendations to the City of Ithaca Common Council as indicated: Budget Eric Levine, Chair Rod Howe Pam Bleiwas Personnel and Organization Pam. Bleiwas, Chair Margaret Johnson Rod Howe Codes and Ordinances Rob Rosen, Chair Planning Rich DePaolo, Chair Rod Howe Margaret Johnson Public Works Rich DePaolo Rod Howe, Chair Rob Rosen William Arms —Planning Board TB 2024-01-08 (Filed 1/12) Pg. 4 Susie Gutenberger-Fitzpatrick Eva Hoffmann — Conservation Board Eric Levine Christine Jung — Zoning Board of Appeals TOWN BOARD AD HOC COMMITTEES Economic Development Rod Howe, Chair Rich DePaolo Pam. Bleiwas STAFF COMMITTEES Employee Relations Pam Bleiwas — Chair Margaret Johnson Rod Howe *Staff representatives are appointed by fellow staff Records Management Susie Gutenberger-Fitzpatrick Paulette Rosa — Facilitator Eric Levine David George Rod Howe CITIZEN COMMITTEES 61, Agriculture Rich DePaolo (Liaison) Matthew Stalker, Chair West Hill Community Garden Paulette Rosa (Liaison) Cable Access Oversight Committee (Recommendation to the City Council) Rich DePaolo Cayuga Lake Watershed Intermunicipal Organization Margaret Johnson Rich DePaolo (Alternate) Cayuga Medical Center Rod Howe Community Housing Development Fund (CHDF) Program Rob Rosen — Town Representative Greater Tompkins Municipal Health Insurance Consortium Judy Drake Subcommittee -- Joint Committee on Plan Design Rod Howe (alternate) Judy Drake TB 2024-01-08 (Filed 1/12) Pg. 5 Rod Howe (alternate) Ithaca College Community Work Group Rich DePaolo Ithaca -Tompkins County Transportation Council (ITCTC) Policy Rod Howe Rich DePaolo (Alternate) Joint Youth Commission Rich DePaolo Eric Levine (Alternate) Recreation Partnership Eric Levine Pam Bleiwas Planning CJ Randall Joe Slater Dan Thaete (Alternate) Youth Services Board Susie Gutenberger-Fitzpatrick Southern Cayuga Lake Intermunicipal Water Commission (Bolton Point) Rod Howe Pam Bleiwas Sewer Joint Committee of the Ithaca Area Wastewater Treatment Facility Rod Howe Rob Rosen Rich DePaolo Tompkins County Council of Governments Rod Howe Rich DePaolo (alternate) Moved: Eric Levine Seconded: Susie Gutenberger Vote: ayes — Howe, DePaolo, Levine, Bleiwas, and Gutenberger 9. Consider Appointments/Reappointments of Members and Chair positions on the Zoning Board of Appeals, Planning Board and Conservation Board TB Resolution 2024 - 006: Appointments of Zoning Board of Appeals, Planning Board, and Conservation Board Members and Chairs Whereas Fred T. Wilcox III indicated he would like to be reappointed as a Regular Planning Board Member for a term ending December 2030, and Kelda McGurk, Alternate, indicated she would like to be reappointed for a term ending December 2024, and Whereas Christine Jung indicated she would like to be reappointed as a Regular Zoning Board of TB 2024-01-08 (Filed 1/12) Pg. 6 Appeals member for a term ending December 2028 and Kim Ritter and Matthew Minnig indicated they would like to be reappointed for the Alternate position for a term ending December 2024, and Whereas the Planning Board has recommended Fred T. Wilcox III be reappointed as Chair, and the Zoning Board of Appeals has recommended David Squires be reappointed as Chair for the year ending December 31, 2024, and Whereas Lori Brewer, Michael Roberts, Ingrid Zabel and Lindsay Dombroskie have indicated they would like to be reappointed to their positions on the Conservation Board, and the Conservation Board has recommended Lori Brewer be reappointed as Chair for 2024, now, therefore be it Resolved that the Town Board hereby concurs with the recommendations and makes the following appointments: Planning Board Fred T. Wilcox III as Regular Member — through 2030 Kelda McGurk as Alternate Member through 2024 Fred T. Wilcox III as Chair for 2024 Zoning Board of Appeals Christine Jung as Regular Member -through 2028 Kim Ritter as an Alternate Member - through 2024 Matthew Minnig as an Alternate Member - through 2024 David Squires as Chair for 2024 Conservation Board Lori Brewer as Regular Member — through 2025 Michael Roberts as Regular Member — through 2025 Ingrid Zabel as Regular Member — through 2025 Lindsay Dombroski as Associate Member — through 2024 Lori Brewer as Chair for 2024 Moved: Eric Levine Seconded: Rod Howe Vote: ayes — Levine, Howe, DePaolo, Bleiwas and Gutenberger 1.0. Consider approval of the Highway Expenditures Agreement TB Resolution 2024 — 010: ALIproval of 2024 Agreement for Expenditure of Highway Monies Resolved that the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca approves the following Agreement with the Highway Superintendent of the Town of Ithaca for 2024: AGREEMENT between the Town Highway Superintendent of the Town of Ithaca, Tompkins County, New York, and the undersigned members of the Town Board. Pursuant to the provisions of Section 284 of the Highway Law, we agree that moneys levied and TB 2024-01-08 (Filed 1/12) Pg. 7 collected in the Town for the repair and improvement of highways, and received from the State for State Aid for the repair and improvement of highways, shall be expended as follows: HIC:HW A V GENERAL REPAIRS. The sum of $265,000 shall be set aside to be expended for primary work and general repairs of town highways, including sluices, culverts, pavement markings, guiderails, surface treating and bridges having a span of less than five feet and walks or the renewals thereof. PERMANENT IMPROVEMENTS. The sum of $250,000 shall be set aside to be expended for the permanent improvement of town highways, including paving, guide rails, etc. 1. The sum of $115,000 shall be set aside to be expended for the permanent improvement of Ridgecrest Road to re-establish shoulders, mill asphalt, and install an asphalt overly on 0.57 miles of road 2. The sum of $553,000 shall be set aside to be expended for the permanent improvement of the Elm Street Extension to re-establish shoulders, mill asphalt, and install an asphalt overly on 1.57 miles of road 3. The sum of $447,000 shall be set aside to be expended for the permanent improvement of King Road West (from approximately #333 King Road W. to Sandbank Rd.) to re- establish shoulders, mill asphalt, and install an asphalt overly on 0.98 miles of road 4. The sum of $30,000 shall be set aside to be expended for the permanent improvement of Holly Creek Lane to re-establish shoulders, mill asphalt, and install an asphalt overly on 0.18 miles of road The sum of $87,000 shall be set aside to be expended for the permanent improvement of Larissa Lane & Schickel Road to re-establish shoulders, mill asphalt, and install an asphalt overly on 0.55 miles of road 6. The sum of $52,000 shall be set aside to be expended for the permanent improvement of Glenside Road to re-establish shoulders, mill asphalt, and install an asphalt overly on 0.20 miles of road 7. The sum of $116,000 shall be set aside to be expended for the permanent improvement of Coy Glen Road to re-establish shoulders, mill asphalt, and install an asphalt overly on 0.72 miles of road Moved: Susie Gutenberger Seconded: Rod Howe Vote: ayes — Howe, DePaolo, Levine, Bleiwas, and Gutenberger 1.1. Consider authorization for certain expenditures by the Superintendent of Highways without prior Town Board approval. TB 2024-01-08 (Filed 1/12) Pg. 8 TB Resolution 2024 - 008: Authorizing Certain Expenditures by the Superintendent of Highways without Prior Town Board Approval Whereas, Section 142, Subdivision- 1(a) of the New York Highway Law authorizes the Town Board to adopt a resolution permitting the Town Superintendent of Highways to purchase equipment, tools and implements without prior approval of the Town Board in an amount or amounts to be fixed by it from time to time; and Whereas, the Town Board adopted a 2024 Ithaca Town Budget which included monies for the purchase of vehicles, tools and equipment; and Whereas, it is determined by this Board to be reasonable and proper and in the best interests of the efficient functioning of the Public Works Department that the Town Superintendent of Highways be granted permission to purchase such items without its prior approval in amounts not to exceed the approved respective budgeted amounts; now therefore be it Resolved, that the governing Town Board of the Town of Ithaca does hereby authorize the Town Superintendent of Highways to spend amounts, not to exceed what is identified within the adopted 2024 Ithaca Town Budget, without the prior approval of this Board, for the purchase during fiscal year 2024 of vehicles, tools and equipment to be used for highway maintenance, construction, reconstruction, and/or snow removal; except when the lowest responsive and responsible bidder is not selected and be it further Resolved, that the authorization hereinabove granted shall be construed as meaning that the total amount spent on each item purchased by the Town Highway Superintendent during fiscal year 2024 shall not exceed the respective budgeted amount for that item in the adopted 2024 Town of Ithaca budget. Moved: Pamela Bleiwas Seconded: Susie Gutenberger Vote: ayes — Bleiwas, Gutenberger, Howe, DePaolo and Levine 1.2. Consider Annual Approval of Certain Policies, Manuals and Plans TB Resolution 2024 - 009: Annual Approval of Certain Town Policies, Manuals and Plans Whereas the Town Board reviews certain policies and procedures at its Organizational Meeting as required by the Town of Ithaca Code or at direction of the Town Board, and Whereas the Board Protocol Manual, Ethics Disclosure Form and Distribution List, Procurement, Cash Management and Investment, Debt Management, Electronic Banking, Fund Balance, Procurement, Green Fleet, Green Procurement Policies and the Emergency Preparedness Plan and Town Protocol and Procedures Manual have been submitted to the Town Board for review, now therefore be it Resolved, the Ithaca Town Board hereby accepts, approves, and affirms the above listed policies, TB 2024-01-08 (Filed 1/12) Pg. 9 procedures and forms as required for the year 2024. Moved: Pamela Bleiwas Seconded: Susie Gutenberger Vote: ayes — Howe, DePaolo, Levine, Bleiwas, and Gutenberger 13. Consider authorization of the submission of an application for a NYS Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) Grant for the East Shore Drive Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety Corridor Project TB Resolution 2024 -07 : Authorizing the submission of an application for a NYS Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) Grant for the East Shore Drive Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety Corridor Project. Whereas, the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca after due consideration, has determined that it is desirable and in the public interest to submit a grant application under the NYS Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP); and Whereas, the Project shall be titled "East Shore Drive Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety Corridor"(Project); and Whereas, the Project will improve the safety for pedestrians and bicyclists, linking existing multi -use trail infrastructure on approximately 700' of East Shore Drive (NYS-34) between Boynton Middle School (N. Cayuga Street) and the Ithaca Youth Bureau (James L. Gibbs Dr.) on this key corridor providing an important link to Stewart Park and the Cayuga Waterfront Trail for walkers, joggers, and cyclists of all ages and from various City of Ithaca neighborhoods, as well as nearby Town of Ithaca and Village of Cayuga Heights neighborhoods; and Whereas, the total project cost is estimated to be one million and four hundred and thirty-three thousand dollars ($1,433,000.00) intended to cover the design and construction with reimbursement expected at the ratio of 80% grant funds and 20% local match; and Whereas, The Town Board acknowledges that, if the grant is awarded, the Town of Ithaca will pay in the first instance 1.00% of the cost of Engineering, ROW and Construction work for the Project or portions thereof, with the understanding that qualified costs may be eligible for grant reimbursement; and Resolved, the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca hereby authorizes the submission of an application for a NYS Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) Grant and authorizes the Supervisor, or his designee, to execute all related documents for this submission, and be it further Resolved, the Town of Ithaca is committed to completing the Project as per the project schedule provided in the application and will comply with all federal and state regulations. Moved: Susie Gutenberger Seconded: Eric Levine Vote: ayes — Howe, DePaolo, Bleiwas, Levine & Gutenberger TB 2024-01-08 (Filed 1/12) Pg. 10 1.4. Consider approval of Southern Cayuga Lake Intermunicipal Water Commission (Bolton Point) Wage Scale and Employee Wages for 2024 TB Resolution 2024 - 011: Approval of Southern Cayuga Lake Intermunicipal Water Commission (Commission) Wage Scale and Employee Wages for 2024 Whereas, the Commission approved the wage scale and wages for 2024 for all employees at its meeting on January 4, 2024; now, therefore, be it Resolved, that the governing Ithaca Town Board hereby approves the Commission's 2024 wage scale and wages for all employees as detailed on the sheet provided by and held by the Human Resources Department. Moved: Rod Howe Seconded: Pamela Bleiwas Vote: ayes — Howe, Bleiwas, DePaolo, Levine and Gutenberger 1.5. Consider Consent Agenda TB Resolution 2024 — 012: Adopt Consent Agenda Resolved, that the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca hereby approves and/or adopts the following Consent Agenda items: a. Approval of Town Board Minutes b. Town of Ithaca Abstract c. Bolton Point Abstract d. Designation of Official Depositories of Town Funds e. Designation of Official Newspaper of the Town f. Official Bonds of Town Officers and Employees Moved: Eric Levine Seconded: Pamela Bleiwas Vote: ayes — Levine, Bleiwas, Howe, DePaolo, and Gutenberger TB Resolution 202 - 012a: Approval of Town Board Minutes Resolved that the Town Board approves the minutes of November 13, and December 27, 2023, as final with any non -substantive changes made. TB Resolution 2024 - 012b: Town of Ithaca Abstract No. 1 for FY-2024 Resolved that the Town Board authorizes payment of the following audited vouchers in total for the amounts indicated: VOUCHER NOS. 2023 1183 — 1197 20241 - 10 TB 2024-01-08 (Filed 1/12) Pg. 11 General Fund Town Wide 95,412.59 General Fund Part -Town 17,926.80 Highway Fund Town Wide DA 10,116.92 Highway Fund Part Town DB 37,121.61. Water Fund 40,426.23 Sewer Fund 26,798.81. Risk Retention Fund 1,616.00 Forest Home Lighting District 259.33 Glenside Lighting District 42.02 Renwick Heights Lighting District 50.10 Eastwood Commons Lighting District 32.85 Clover Lane Lighting District 7.26 Winner's Circle Lighting District 14.64 Burlei h Drive Lighting District 34.61 West Haven Road Lighting District 92.22 Coddington Road Lighting District 65.68 TOTAL 230,017.67 TB Resolution 2024 - 012c: Bolton Point Abstract Resolved, that the governing Town Board hereby authorizes the payment of the Southern Cayuga Lake Intermunicipal Water Commission audited vouchers: Voucher Numbers: 547-580, 1-6 Check Numbers: 21270-21309 #013 #001 Capital Impr/Repl Project $ 6,872.50 0 Operating Fund $ 68,767.04 $ 2,541.30 TOTAL $ 75,639.54 $ 2,541.30 Less Prepaid $ 0 $ 0 TOTAL $ 75,639.54 $ 2,541.30 TB Resolution 2024 — 012d: Designation of Official Depositories of Town Funds Resolved, that the Town Board designates Tompkins Community Bank, First National Bank of Groton, and NYCLASS as the official depositories for all funds received by all Town Officials and Town Departments for 2024. TB Resolution 2024 — 012e: Designation of Official Newspaper Resolved, that the Town Board designates the Ithaca Journal as its Official Newspaper for legal notices to the public for 2024 TB Resolution 2024 - 012f: Official Bonds for Town Officers and Employees TB 2024-01-08 (Filed 1/12) Pg. 12 Resolved, that the '1'own Board approves the fi)llowing Faithful performance Bonds for the'roWn Officials and Employees for the year 2024: 'rown Supervi soril'i seal Officer $3,000,0K00 Deputy'rown Supervisor $3,000,000.00 Finance Officer $3,000,0W00 Receiver of Taxes S3,000,00000 Town Clerk $ 25,0K00 1 own Justice, James Salk. $ 25,0W00 1 own Justice, Bergren $ 25,000,00 Highway Superintendent $ 25,000.00 All Other Employees (Per Person) $ 25,000.00 Forgery &Alteration $ 5,000.0o 16. Report of Town Officials, Clonintittees, and review of Correspondence Mr. flowc reported that the LISPS has already notified us they would like to renew for the next terra of 5 years. The rate increase per year is built into the leas. Reminder to let Ms. Rosa know if you intend to go to the A01" meeting in NYC as soon as possible. Mr. DePaolo asked about, the PILOT the gentleman spokeabout, Mr. Howe responded that the WAD agency held a public hearing here at'Town Hall today and the same man spoke. Ile said the Town has very little control over any PILOTS granted by the TCAD, and theTown recently passed legislation regarding PILOTS for solar farms, and he WoUld get more information for the next meeting. Executive Session Motion made at 5:58 p.m. by Mr. DePaolo to enter executive session to diSCUSS Current litigation regarding strectlights, seconded by Ms. Bleiwas; unannnous, Motion niade at 6:13 p.m. by Mr. DePaolo to re-enter open session, seconded by Ms, Bleiwas; unanimous. The inecting was adjourned upon motion by Mr. Howe, seconded by Mr, DePaolo, unanimous, Submitted by Paulette Rosa,'Fown Clerk P, TB 2024-01-08 (Filed 1/12) pg. 13 1, Ashley Colbert, being duly sworn, say that I am the Deputy Town Clerk of the Town of Ithaca, Tompkins County, New York; that the following notice has been duly posted on the sign board of the Town Clerk of the Town of Ithaca and the notice has been duly published in the official newspaper, Ithaca Journal: Regarding a Proposed Local Law Authorizing a Monetary Gift to the City of Ithaca to Support Cass Park and Stweart Park Location of Sign Board Used for Posting: Town Clerk's Office 215 North Tioga Street Ithaca, NY 14850 llp!lm, I MT M, Ashley Colbert Deputy Town Clerk TOWN OF ITHACA) Sworn to and subscribed before me this 2nd day of January 2024. 1 2v'l Y-V N4t at P ii c �' I ABBY L HOMER Notary Public - Stale of New York No, 01HO6086105 Qualifiedin CorVand County kly'�','a)rnmission Exgiros 13 I 1•70771 OR 01/02/2024 Town of Ithaca Notice of Public Hearing The Town Board will hold a public hearing regarding a proposed local law "Authorizing a monetary gifi- to the City of Ithaca to Support Cass Park and Stewart Park recreational facilities at their meeting at Town Hall, Monday, January 8, 2023 at at which time all persons wishing to be comment on the proposed local law will be heard. Paulette Rosa Town Clerk 1/2/24