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1. Consider NYS Association of Towns' Resolutions for 2024 and designation of the Official
Delegate for the 2024 Annual Meeting
2. City of Ithaca update on Homeless Encampments
3. Consider award of:
a. Troy/Coddington Rd Generator Project
b. PWF Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing (MEP), & Structural Design Project
4. Consider approval of a sewer exemption requests
a. 339 Stone Quarry Rd
b. 341 Stone Quarry Rd
5. Committee Reports
a. Budget
b. Codes & Ordinances
c. Personnel and Organization/ERC
d. Planning
e. Public Works
f. Economic Development
g. Parks, Trails, Preserves & Recreation
h. Cayuga Lake Watershed Intermunicipal Organization
6. Consent Agenda
a. Approval of Minutes
b. Approval of Town of Ithaca Abstract
c. Approval of Appointment to ZBA — Ritter as regular member
d. Recommend appointment to Joint Youth Commission — Resident Representative —
DeGrass
e. Approval of Engagement Letter/Legal Services for IAWWTF - Brock
f. Approval of Budget Amendments
g. Approval of setting a public hearing regarding a proposed local law to amend Town
of Ithaca Code, Chapter 239, Taxation to update income tables for certain exemptions
MEETING OF THE ITHACA TOWN BOARD
January 22, 2024
Minutes
Board Members Present: Rod Howe, Supervisor; Members Eric Levine, Rich DePaolo, Susie
Gutenberger, Pamela Bleiwas, Rob Rosen and Margaret Johnson
Present: Judy Drake, Marty Moseley, CJ Randall, Ashley Colbert, Joe Slater, Donna Shaw, and
Dan Thaete
Mr. Howe opened the meeting at 4:30 p.m.
1. Consider NYS Association of Towns' Resolutions for 2024 and designation of the
Official Delegate for the 2024 Annual Meeting
The Board discussed the responsibilities of the delegate and will discuss the proposed resolutions
at the next meeting.
TB Resolution 2024 -013: Designation of Official Delegate and Alternate voting member to
the New York State Association of Towns Annual Meeting
Whereas, the NYS Association of Towns Annual Meeting is held annually in New York City and
the Town of Ithaca is a member in good standing and eligible to have voting rights at the Annual
Meeting,
Whereas the Town Board has reviewed the draft resolutions put forth by the NYS Association of
Towns, now, therefore be it
Resolved, that the Town Board hereby designates Rob Rosen as the Official Delegate and Margaret
Johnson as the Alternate to cast votes on behalf of the Town.
Moved: Susie Gutenberger Seconded: Eric Levine
Vote: ayes — Howe, DePaolo, Bleiwas, Levine, Johnson, Gutenberger & Rosen
2. City of Ithaca update on Homeless Encampments (Attachment 1)
Nels Bon and Lisa Nicholas gave an update on the Homeless Encampments in the City and what
their approach will be going forward.
Mr. Bon reported that the City adopted a pilot administrative policy to manage homelessness that
does provide an area in the City where camping would be permitted on a pilet temporary basis. It
will be behind Walmart on City owned property the former Southwest Park, about 28 acres of
land and the City is committed to providing sanitary and hygiene facilities, also in that location.
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As far as the rest of the City, camping is not permitted, but there has been no guidance to staff on
what to do if there is a camper on other City property.
In September they adopted a framework on how to address encampments on other encampments
that are outside of the permitted zone. It is a color -coded matrix that differentiates between the
areas that are actively managed like Stewart Park and the ones that are less actively managed, for
example the areas behind the Home Depot. The chart gives a protocol on how to handle
encampments in these areas. It will be swift response to notify the person that it is not an
authorized place to camp and to provide posting and give a warning that if not moved the City
will remove materials or items from the property. The city will focus first on coordinating with
outreach workers to get these people to shelter, housing or the authorized area.
Mr. Bon stated the City has adopted a pilot program which will allow camping and providing
sanitary and hygiene facilities on approximately 28 acres of city owned property behind Walmart
(formerly called the Southwest Park.)
Camping is not permitted on other City owned property, but there has been no guidance to staff
on what to do if that occurs.
In September, the City adopted a framework for addressing the permitted and unpermitted
encampments using a color -coded matrix to differentiate between actively managed locations
such as Stewart Park and less actively managed locations such as the area behind Home Depot.
The Chart provides protocols, focusing on coordinating with outreach workers to get people to
shelters or authorized areas and giving warnings to people found in unpermitted locations that
they need to move and that materials or items found there will be removed.
Mr. Howe stated that the Town has received comments from residents concerned with
encampments in and around the bridge at Rte 13 and Floral Ave and the City's program is
something we should pay attention to as it may cause unintended consequences of spill over into
the Town, but we do have our own policy that does not permit camping on Town land.
3. Consider award of:
a. Troy/Coddington Rd Generator Project
Mr. Thaete noted that this was affected by supply issues associated with Covid and has been in
the works for a few years. He added that the Town has worked with Vacri Construction many
time and the bid was a good price.
TB Resolution 2024 -014: Authorization to award and execute contract for the Town of
Ithaca Coddington/Troy Road Pump Station Backup Generator Project
Whereas on January 12, 2024, the Town of Ithaca Director of Engineering (Director) received
bids for the Town of Ithaca Coddington/Troy Road Pump Station Backup Generator Project
(Improvement), for the installation of two (2) backup generators (one next to an existing Town of
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Ithaca water pump station at 514 Coddington Road, and one next to an existing Town of Ithaca
water pump station at 156 Troy Road) and associated automatic transfer switches as well as other
ancillary and incidental improvements and expenses in connection therewith, and
Whereas the Director has reviewed the bids and qualifications of the bidders and has determined
that the lowest responsive bid of $108,000.00 for the project was made by the lowest responsive
bidder, Vacri Construction Corporation, One Brick Avenue, Binghamton, NY 1.3901 and
Whereas at their meeting on November 28, 2022, the Town Board adopted a Public Interest Order
(TB 2022-176) establishing the Improvement and authorizing a maximum amount of $250,000.00
to be expended on this Improvement, now therefore be it
Resolved that the Town Board authorizes the Town Supervisor to award and execute the contract
for the Town of Ithaca Coddington/Troy Road Pump Station Backup Generator project to Vacri
Construction Corporation, 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 the contract, without further
authorization of this Board, provided that the maximum amount of such change orders does not
exceed $22,000.00 in aggregate and the total project cost, including the contract, engineering, legal
and other expenses, does not exceed the maximum authorized cost of the project of $250,000.00
Moved: Rich DePaolo Seconded: Rod Howe
Vote: ayes- Howe, DePaolo, Bleiwas, Levine, Johnson, Gutenberger & Rosen
b. PWF Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing (MEP), & Structural Design Project
Mr. Thaete stated that this project will address ongoing issues at the Public Works Facility
including increasing water pressure washing system and hot water supply, a failing trench drain
and garage bay ventilation which were not addressed during the renovation a few years ago.
TB Resolution 2024 -015: Authorization for the Town Supervisor to sign a contract with C
& S Engineers, Inc. for Professional Services for the Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing
(MEP) and Structural Detailed Construction Drawinds) Preparation for the Public Works
Facility
Whereas, the Town wishes to have detailed construction drawings, specifications, and
construction contract documents for the replacement and/or improvement of various MEP
components and repair of a damaged concrete garage floor slab at the Town of Ithaca Public
Works Facility (Project) created; and
Whereas, pursuant to the New York State Environmental Quality Review Act ("SEQRA") and
its implementing regulations at 6 NYCRR Part 61.7, it has been determined by the Town Board
that approval, design, construction and implementation of said Project is a Type II Action
because the Action constitutes "replacement, rehabilitation or reconstruction of a structure or
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facility, in kind, on the same site," and thus the Project is not subject to review under SEQRA;
and
Whereas, the Director of Engineering has reviewed the proposal submitted by C & S Engineers,
Inc. for said services, dated January 12, 2024, for a lump sum fee of One Hundred and Sixteen
Thousand One Hundred Seventy Dollars and Thirty Three Cents ($116,170.33), and
recommended its approval by the Town Board; now therefore be it
Resolved that the Director of Engineering is authorized a contingency for approval of contract
amendments to said contract, with an aggregate increase in fee not to exceed Five Thousand
Dollars and Zero Cents ($5,000), upon receipt of appropriate justification, and be it further
Resolved, that the Town Board authorizes the award and execution by the Supervisor of a contract
for the services with C & S Engineers, Inc., 499 Col. Eileen Collins Blvd., Syracuse, NY 13212,
subject to approval of the contract documents by the Director of Engineering and review by the
Attorney for the Town.
Moved: Rob Rosen Seconded: Pamela Bleiwas
Vote: ayes — Howe, DePaolo, Bleiwas, Levine, Johnson, Gutenberger & Rosen
4. Consider approval of sewer exemption requests 339/341 Stone Quarry Rd:
Mr. Thaete stated that these two properties are owned by the same person and the system will be
located 339 Stone Quarry for use by 342 Stone Quarry Rd to take advantage of gravity and the
Health Dept has approved it. An owner cannot grant themselves an easement between two parcels
they own, so, the exemption includes a stipulation requiring the granting of an easement at the
time of sale or transfer of either property.
a. 339 Stone Quarry Rd
TB Resolution 2024 -016: Authorization for the Town Engineer to issue a Sewer
Exemption for 339 Stone Quarry Road (TMP# 39. 1-30)
Whereas the Town Engineer received a request for a Sewer Exemption from the owner(s) of 339
Stone Quarry Rd indicating there is no access to town sewer and identifying the difficulties
associated with connecting to municipal sewer due to the nearest sewer main(s) being
approximately 1650+/- feet away, which would require a main extension at an estimated cost of
$412,500, and
Whereas the current owners are replacing an existing septic system that has failed on the
property and the Tompkins County Health Department will design and approve a septic system
for the existing home, now therefore be it
Resolved, pursuant to Town Code Section 21.4-6, the Town Board finds the applicant has shown
unusual and extreme practical difficulties in connecting to municipal sewer for the reasons
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conveyed by town staff and the reasons detailed in the request for a sewer exemption submitted
to the Town Engineer, dated January 15, 2024, and be it further
Resolved, that the Town Board authorizes the Town Engineer to issue an exemption from Town
Code Section 21.4-5 (Connection required), for 339 Stone Quarry Road (TMP#39.-1-30), for the
installation of a new, onsite wastewater treatment system associated with the existing single-
family residence, subject to the consent of the Tompkins County Health Department, and be it
further
Resolved, that any sale of the property or change in ownership shall require an easement,
between 339 Stone Quarry Road (TMP#39.-1-30) and 341 Stone Quarry Road (TMP#39.-1-29)
for the operation and maintenance of the septic system, to be recorded with the Tompkins
County Clerk's Office.
Moved: Rob Rosen Seconded: Susie Gutenberger
Vote: ayes- Howe, DePaolo, Bleiwas, Levine, Johnson, Gutenberger & Rosen
b. 341 Stone Quarry Rd
TB Resolution 2024 - 017: Authorization for the Town Engineer to issue a Sewer
Exemption for 341 Stone Quarry Road (TMP#39.-1-29)
Whereas the Town Engineer received a request for a Sewer Exemption from the owner(s) of 341
Stone Quarry Rd indicating there is no access to town sewer and identifying the difficulties
associated with connecting to municipal sewer due to the nearest sewer main(s) being
approximately 1650+/- feet away, which would require a main extension at an estimated cost of
$412,500, and
Whereas the current owners are replacing an existing septic system that has failed on the
property and the Tompkins County Health Department will design and approve a septic system
for the existing home, now therefore be it
Resolved, pursuant to Town Code Section 21.4-6, the Town Board finds the applicant has shown
unusual and extreme practical difficulties in connecting to municipal sewer for the reasons
conveyed by town staff and the reasons detailed in the request for a sewer exemption submitted
to the Town Engineer, dated January 15, 2024, and be it further
Resolved, that the Town Board authorizes the Town Engineer to issue an exemption from Town
Code Section 21.4-5 (Connection required), for 341 Stone Quarry Road (TMP#39.-1-29), for the
installation of a new, onsite wastewater treatment system associated with the existing single-
family residence, subject to the consent of the Tompkins County Health Department, and be it
further
Resolved, that any sale of the property or change in ownership shall require an easement,
between 339 Stone Quarry Road (TMP#39.-1-30) and 341 Stone Quarry Road (TMP#39.-1-29)
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for the operation and maintenance of the septic system, to be recorded with the Tompkins
County Clerk's Office.
Moved: Susie Gutenberger Seconded: Eric Levine
Vote: ayes- Howe, DePaolo, Bleiwas, Levine, Johnson, Gutenberger & Rosen
5. Committee Reports
a. Budget — Meeting on February 12th
b. Codes & Ordinances -- Mr. Rosen reported they are working on the subdivision
regulations and adopted a work plan for the year to look at a few other items in addition
to the subdivision regulations.
Personnel and Organization/ERCMs. Bleiwas reported they discussed the Health
Consortium Agreement and recommended the Board approve changes without having to
go to the full board; began reviewing a request for a stipend for COC members and Rob
will attend the next meeting to provide additional information.
d. Planning — Mr. DePaolo reported they received an update on cannabis regulation at the
State level and working on how to be proactive and ready to deal with requests. He noted
that we have received two applications already, one of which is more likely to be
approved, but there are still steps the State has to finalize before we can proceed; also
looked at conservation easement appraisals for two properties on West Hill in the
Hayts/Bundy area. There are questions about the way comparables were used and how
they use proximity to sewer and water in their evaluation formulas and development
density.
Public Works Mr. Howe reported they had and update from Mike Smith on the Babcock
Trail site enhancement project bid results which is slated to be awarded at the February
12th meeting; Joe Slater is working on updating our snow and ice policy; we had a
presentation on the new Asset Management Platform kickoff.
Introduced to the idea of a Site Design and Development Criteria Manual, which would
make things more transparent for developers regarding our expectations on a broad range
of items as they go through designing their projects. This will most likely be contract out
for development in the future.
f. Economic Development — Mr. Howe reported that they will be meeting in March to
being looking at projects and proposals that have been happening in the Inlet Valley and
looking at the potential cannabis businesses and more.
g. Parks, Trails, Preserves & Recreation — Mr. Howe reported that Mike Smith and Joe
Talbut are finalizing the updates to the Parks Trails and Preserve Plan with a goal review
by this fall.
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A Black Diamond Trail Summit lead by the New York State Parks and hosted here at
Town Hall on the I Ph and attended by representatives from the Town of Ulysses, Village
of Trumansburg, and the County Tourism Board. They discussed ideas for connecting
the South part of Treman Park to Buttermilk Falls and into the Village and the South Hill
Trail Extension feasibility grant that is on hold until the draft easement with NYSEG is
finalized.
h. Cayuga Lake Watershed Intermunicipal Organization — Ms. Johnson reported that the
new Watershed Manager and CWIO have been very active in advocating with the
Governor for an environmental review of Cargill mining activities due to the potential
sale and permit requests.
6. Consent Agenda
TB Resolution 2024 — 018: 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 Minutes
b. Approval of Town of Ithaca Abstract
c. Approval of Appointment to ZBA — Ritter as regular member
d. Recommendation to the City of Ithaca - Joint Youth Commission — DeGrass
e. Approval of Engagement Letter/Legal Services for IAWWTF - Brock
f. Approval of Budget Amendments
g. Approval of setting a public hearing regarding a proposed local law to amend
Town of Ithaca Code, Chapter 239, Taxation to update income tables for certain
exemptions.
Moved: Eric Levine Seconded: Pamela Bleiwas
Vote: ayes- Howe, DePaolo, Bleiwas, Levine, Johnson, Gutenberger & Rosen
TB Resolution 2024 - 018a: Approval of Town Board Minutes
Resolved that the draft minutes of January 8, 2024, are adopted as final with any non -substantive
changes made.
TB Resolution 2024 - 018b: Town of Ithaca Abstract No. 2 for FY-2024
Resolved that the Town Board authorizes the payment of the audited vouchers in total for the
amounts indicated:
VOUCHER NOS. 2023 11.98 - 1221
2024 11 - 31
General Fund Town Wide 76,776.93
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General Fund Part -Town
3,257.07
Highway Fund Town Wide DA
5,771.65
Highway Fund Part Town DB
13,347.10
Water Fund
38,244.10
Sewer Fund
12,712.87
TOTAL
150,109.72
TB Resolution 2024 -018c: Appointment of Zoning Board of Appeals Member
Whereas there is a vacant Zoning Board of Appeals Member position due to a resignation and
Kimberly Ritter has been an Alternate member since February 13, 2023; now, therefore, be it
Resolved that the Town Board hereby appoints Kimberly Ritter as a Regular Zoning Board
Member filling out a term ending December 31, 2027.
TB Resolution 2024-01.8d: Appointment of Town of Ithaca Resident Representative to the
Joint Youth Commission
Resolved that the Town Board recommends that Erika Dagress be appointed as the Town of
Ithaca Resident Representative to the Joint Youth Commission, for a term ending December 31,
2025.
TB Resolution 2024 -018e: Approval of contract with Susan Brock for Legal Services
associated with the IAWWTF
Resolved that the Town Board approves the contract, as submitted, for legal services provided by
Susan Brock for the IAWWTF.
TB Resolution 2024 —018f: Approval of Budget Transfers, Amendments and Modifications
for 2023.
Whereas, the Town Finance Officer has reviewed all budgetary revenue and appropriation
accounts, 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
•1.11.0.412
Law Library & Publications
300
Al 110.400
Contractual
300
A1316.100
Regular
100
A 1316.400
Contractual
100
A1340.400
Contractual
200
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A 1330.400
Contractual
200
A1460.100
Regular
8,200
A 1460.400
Contractual
1,800
A1.420.402
Legal Services
10,000
A1440.450
Petroleum Products
1,831
A 1460.400
Contractual
1,200
A1620.449
Furniture & Furnishings
3,031
A] 670.400
Contractual
100
A1660.404
General Office Supplies
100
A1670.400
Contractual
100
A]670.405
Copier Paper
100
A1680.415
Telephone
1,308
A 1680.400
Contractual
1,308
A1680.415
Telephone
130
A1.680.100
Personal Service
130
A5132.100
Regular
3,700
A5132.101
Public Works Dept
3,700
A711.0.101
Regular — Public Works Dept
2,550
A7110.100
Regular
2,550
A711.0.101
Regular — Public Works Dept
1,700
A7110.102
Overtime
1,700
A711.0.458
Parks & Grounds Improvements
1,500
A711.0.459
Tools & Equipment
1,500
A9040.800
Workers Compensation
770
A9045.800
Life Insurance
770
A9040.800
Workers Compensation
250
A9055.800
Disability Insurance
250
General Part Town Fund
Budtet Transfers
Account
Description
From
To
B 1990.499
Contingency Account
342
B1320.401
Auditing Services
342
B 1990.499
Contingency Account
200
B 1660.404
General Office Supplies
200
B 1990.499
Contingency Account
100
B 1670.405
Copier Paper
100
B8010.100
Regular
3,000
B8020.120
Sustainability Planner
3,000
B8020.431
Conservation Board
2,640
B8020.432
Conservation Board Stipend
2,640
B9060.800
Group Health Insurance
10,967
B901.0.800
NYS Retirement
10,967
B9060.800
Group Health Insurance
220
B9045.800
Life Insurance
220
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B9060.800
Group Health Insurance
60
B9055.800
Disability Insurance
60
Highway Fund
Buftet Transfers
Account
Description
From
To
DA1910.439
Liability Insurance
500
DA5130.451
Vehicle Maintenance & Repairs
500
DA9060.800
Group Health Insurance
800
DA9010.800
NYS Retirement
800
DA9060.800
Group Health Insurance
20
DA9055.800
Disability Insurance
20
Highway Part -Town Fund
Buftet Transfers
Account
Description
From
To
DB 1680.492
Software
1,000
DB 1680.491
Hardware & Equipment
1,000
DB 1680.492
Software
100
DB 1680.497
Tools & Supplies
100
DB5112.400
Contractual
33,300
DB5110.100
Regular
33,300
DB5112.400
Contractual
3,400
DB51 10. 101
Deputy Highway Superintendent
3,400
DB5112.400
Contractual
4,210
DB5110.102
Overtime
4,210
DB5112.400
Contractual
750
DB5112.100
Regular
750
DB5112.400
Contractual
5,336
DB5130.100
Regular
5,336
DB5130.278
Specialty Equipment
3,000
DB5130.451
Vehicle Maintenance & Repairs
3,000
DB5130.450
Oil, Grease and Fluids
1,200
DB5130.459
Tools & Equipment
1,200
DB5140.100
Regular
16,200
DB5140.110
Regular Benefit Time
16,200
DB9060.800
Group Health Insurance
1,446
DB9010.800
NYS Retirement
1,446
DB9060.800
Group Health Insurance
14,500
DB9030.800
Social Security
14,500
DB9060.800
Group Health Insurance
233
DB9040.800
Workers Compensation
233
DB9060.800
Group Health Insurance
100
DB9045.800
Life Insurance
100
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Water Fund
Budget Transfers
Account
Description
From
To
F1380.400
Contractual
3,500
F1650.415
Telephone System
3,500
F1380.400
Contractual
500
F1670.437
Xerox Printers/Copiers
500
F1380.400
Contractual
5,000
F831.0.100
Regular
5,000
F1380.400
Contractual
25,300
F8340.101
Labor
25,300
F1380.400
Contractual
8,034
F8340.102
Overtime
8,034
F8340.420
Dues & Publications
120
F8340.416
Cell Phone Reimbursement
120
F8340.450
Petroleum Products
3,1.00
F8340.475
Water Tank Maintenance
3,100
F1990.499
Contingency Account
2,200
F8350.475
Water Services Exchange
2,200
F9010.800
Retirement
2,136
F9060.800
Group Health Insurance
2,1.36
F9050.800
Unemployment Insurance
222
F9045.800
Life Insurance
222
F9050.800
Unemployment Insurance
20
F9055.800
Disability Insurance
20
Sewer Fund
Budtet Transfers
Account
Description
From
To
G8120.450
Petroleum Products
6,500
G1650.415
Telephone System
6,500
G8120.470
Repairs & Maintenance
3,000
G8120.451
Vehicle Maintenance
3,000
G1990.499
Contingency Account
870
G1670.437
Xerox Printers/Copiers
870
G1990.499
Contingency Account
1,705
G1910.439
Liability Insurance
1,705
G8120.440
Personal Protective Equipment
200
G8120.447
Electricity
200
G9010.800
NYS Retirement
220
G9045.800
Life Insurance
220
G9010.800
NYS Retirement
20
G9055.800
Disability Insurance
20
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Now, therefiore, 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.
TB Resolution 2024 -018g: Set a public hearing regarding a proposed local law, to amend
Town of Ithaca Code, Chapter 239,Taxation to update income tables for certain
exemptions
Resolved that the Town Board will hold a public hearing at their meeting held on Monday,
February 12, 2024 at Town Hall, which begins at 5:30 p.m., regarding a proposed local law to
amend 1 1 own of Ithaca Code, (1,hapter 239, Taxation to update incorne tables for certain
exemptions.
7. Reports from Town Officials
Mr, Howe reported he met with Piere St. Perez and Clyde Leadennan who are new City Council
Members and the representatives ftorn City to the'rown Board. "rhey both stated that they intend
to come somewhat regularly to,rown meetings.
The County has received a grant that will cover a significant portion of the start-up costs for the
County wide Medical Response Program.
NextTuesday there will be aTompkins County Code Study Forum.
Mr. Howe and Mr. DePaolo Met With the new, Mayor Robert Cantelino, and new City Manager
Deb Mullenhoff arid reminded them about the fire contract, expiring at the end of the year and they
talked aboutthe possibility of'creating a task ]farce to look at sharing some services,
Executive Session
Motions made at 5:1 8p.nn. by Ms. Bleiwas to enter exeCLItiVC session to discuss current litigation,
Bensel vs Town, seconded by Ms. Gutenberger, unanittious.
Motion oracle at 5:41p.m. by Ms. Johnson to leave executive session and adjourn the meeting,
seconded by Ms. Gutenberger; unarinnous.
I
Ashley Colbert, 3eputy ToNN,n Clerk
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