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PUBLIC WORKS
COMMITTEE
March 19, 2024, 9:00 a.m.
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1. Approval of
Minutes
a. February 13, 2024
2. Member Comments/Concerns
a. Consider Modifications to Agenda
3. #509 Coddington Road Sanitary Sewer Exemption - Thaete
4. Snow and Ice Policy Revisions - Slater
5. Penny Lane Water Line Petition – Slater / Mills
6. Project Updates –
a. Lead and Copper Rule - Mills
Town of Ithaca
Public Works Committee
March 19, 2024, 9:00 a.m.
Minutes
Present: Rod Howe, Joe Slater, Donna Shaw, Judy Drake, Mike Beach, Travis Mills, Dan Thaete,
Dave O’Shea, Marty Moseley, Dana Magnuson, Hilary Swartwood, Joe Talbut, Steve Riddle,
Mike Smith, CJ Randall, Rich DePaolo, Rob Rosen, Becky Jordan, Paulette Rosa
Approval of Minutes:
Approval of the February 13, 2024 minutes was tabled for additional time to review.
Member Comments/Concerns
2. Consider Modifications to Agenda Member Comments/Concerns
a. Consider Modifications to Agenda – None
3. #509 Coddington Road Sanitary Sewer Exemption
Mr. Thaete stated the town received a sewer exemption for a proposed new residential home at
the parcel next to 509 Coddington Road. The town is a townwide benefit area for sewer so new
residential and commercial constructions are required to connect unless granted an exemption.
Due to the grades of this unique newly subdivided parcel it will require constructing a pump out
system with a cost in excess of $60,000. To construct an onsite system will cost $20,000. There
is a codified sewer easement on the books. It is 500ft or more away from the main. Asking that
this committee bring to town board. (attachment 1)
Mr. Ray Terepka, homeowner, pumping systems are not the ideal set up, they’re prone to
problems, and failures are a mess. Adjacent properties on either side are connected to septic
systems.
Mr. DePaolo commented that this sewer exemption is being made in an environmentally
sensitive area relative to the drinking water in the city of Ithaca and so out of environmental
concern asked the property owner why they can’t build closer to road.
Mr. Terepka replied that closer to the road is swampy and too wet. The chosen spot is at a logical
height. They’ve been in this location for 40 years and are downsizing to a smaller house without
leaving the land that they love.
Mr. DePaolo commented that septic systems impact land use and asked if the sewer system will
be designed for this size house.
Mr. Terepka replied that the county health department will be overseeing the septic system and
size of house is a factor in their process.
Mr. Rosen shared that he feels an exemption seems reasonable for this project. The site is far
beyond 500’ from the main hook up. The extra infrastructure of the pump out system that would
be necessary at grade is not environmentally friendly.
4. Snow and Ice Policy Revisions
Mr. Slater has sat down with DPW staff to outline operations. Not a lot more came out of
discussion with staff. He pointed out that there is a mechanic on staff at all times. Salt allocations
are in May and we’re going to try Type 1 mixture which also has a binding agent. Most
neighboring municipalities use Type 1 salt. (attachment 2)
Mr. Howe is there a type of salt that is more environmentally sound?
Mr. Slater replied that type 1 seems to react quicker so it’s possible we could use less salt
overall.
Mr. DePaolo asked who the intended audience is for this policy?
Mr. Slater replied that as the Introduction reads, the intended audience is Town of Ithaca
residents, Town Board, motoring public, public transportation, emergency services, and the
town’s department of public works personnel with general information regarding snow and ice
removal operations, level of service, and how the public can help to serve.
Mr. DePaolo asked about cameras located throughout the town. Is this true? Where are they
located?
Mr. Slater replied yes, we received a couple cameras through the streetlight project and smart
cities grant. These cameras, with infrared road temperature sensors, are located by the hospital
and the intersection of Hanshaw Rd and Sapsucker Woods Rd. They work out decently for staff
to monitor weather across the community including snowfall and road conditions such as
temperature.
Mr. DePaolo when giving people guidance on how to clear their driveway such as to pile snow to
the right side. Add to on the right side, ‘as you’re facing the street’.
Mr. Rosen commented that it is great the town has the technology of the cameras. Are they
always recording? Meaning could they be used in the event of a public safety incident to pull
footage?
Mr. Slater replied that it’s a loop recording and only has so much memory before it starts
recording over. We use them for real time weather. They auto generate emails at low
temperatures. Supervisors can look at the cameras for precipitation and accumulation on
roadway. Conditions can be different in the Northeast than it is at the public works facility.
Mr. DePaolo expressed concern with surveillance potential of the cameras. Public works is only
interested in temperature and instantaneous weather conditions. Do not know why they need to
be recording at all.
Mr. Howe suggested the policy is ready to present to the Town Board.
5. Penny Lane Water Line Petition
Mr. Slater explained receipt of petition from the homeowner’s association president for the
common land community off of route 79. Historically there have been quite a few breaks within
that community. A lot of work behind the meter so there are upgrades there. (attachment 3)
Mr. Mills stated that the town does have four or five hot spot areas such as this and this is in our
top five problematic areas.
Mr. Slater request to come in to this community and replace all the water lines would be a huge
project. Engineering would have to put this into a capital improvements project (CIP). We have
been exploring a general services contract geared toward taking care of hot spots in the system.
Mr. Thaete explained the idea of bulking hot spot repairs with a general services contract coming
out of CIP discussions.
6. Project Updates –
a. Lead and Copper Rule
Mr. Mills explained that the EPA made a movement for municipalities to gather any information
of lead/copper services in the ground. Bolton Point went through all the curb cards and
documents of our 3,000 customers and came up with 221 unknown service material. Mr. Mills
has this down to 61. We’re at the point now where we need to issue letters to the homeowners
notifying them of our need to excavate the surface to identify service material(s).
Mr. Howe asked how many do we know have lead?
Mr. Mills replied two and that there are more unknown within same area so there’s a reasonable
assumption there is more.
Mr. Thaete made reminder that this was anticipated and budgeted for in the event we needed to
hire a service.
Mr. Slater commented that with the number down from 221 to 61 it’s a little more bearable for
internal staff to handle.
Mr. Howe asked what is the October 2024 deadline?
Mr. Mills replied that the deadline to identify service materials is October 2024. We are
replacing as we identify.
Mr. Rosen asked who is responsible for what.
Mr. Mills replied that the town is responsible from the water main to the curb stop at edge of the
property line. The homeowner is responsible from curb stop to house.
Mr. Slater stated that there has been a streetlight relocation request for the intersection of Forest
Home and Pleasant Grove Road. We have contacted NYSEG regarding checking their pole and
determining if it needs upgrading to accommodate utilities. Sometimes the pole needs
maintenance or replacing. The reason for the request is to center the light more over the
pedestrian crosswalk.
NY Power Authority meeting last week. They are meeting in person with us to review some
locations for better communication.
Mr. Thaete discussed engineering projects. Architectural phases of Town hall. King Rd box
culvert on street to hire a consultant. Troy/Coddington going in when the weather breaks. Forest
Home pump station will be kicking up. Design manual with planning department. working on
(NE I&I project) inlet valley, reduce I&I in the northeast area. Done metering, identifying high
areas to tackle.
Adjourn 9:52 a.m.
The next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, April 16, 2024.
Submitted by,
Becky Jordan
attachment 1
ESTIMATE
509 Coddington Road, Town of Ithaca, NY
February 27th, 2024
Scope of Work: Install E/One grinder pump station for new two-bedroom residential
home and connect to town sewer on opposite side of road.
Estimate:
Permiting and Bonding $120
Directional Drilling $10,900
Excavation and Installation of System $45,622
Road and Swale Repair $4,000
Total
$60,642
March 12th, 2024
RE: Sewer connection to manhole behind 209 Coddington Rd.
It was brought to my attention that there is a manhole on the backside of the property at
209 Coddington Rd. Connecting the sewer at this location is not a feasible option. The
estimated run from the new house to the manhole is approximately 1600’. Not only
would the labor and materials be extremely expensive, but there would need to be 16+
clean outs installed directly through the field. They would inevitably be hit by a brush
hog. The bigger concern is the depression in the middle of the field. The depression has
a fall and rise of approximately 20’-30’. It would be unrealistic and near impossible to dig
a trench deep enough to allow for a gravity fed sewer line.
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DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
114 Seven Mile Drive, Ithaca, NY 14850
Phone: 607-273-1656 Fax: 607-882-2472
Roads, Parks, Trails, Sewer, and Water
www.town.ithaca.ny.us
Town of Ithaca Department of Public Works
Snow & Ice Control Policy
Table of Contents
1. INTRODUCTION
2. SNOW AND ICE CONTROL GOALS
3. LEVEL OF SERVICE
4. WINTER WEATHER MONITORING
5. EQUIPMENT
6. DISPATCH OF EQUIPMENT
7. MATERIALS AND PLOWING PROCEDURES
8. MAILBOXES AND MAIL DELIVERY
9. DRIVEWAYS
10. DEPOSITING SNOW ON A HIGHWAY
11. LANDSCAPING AND LAWN DAMAGE
12. SERVICE REQUESTS, INQURIES AND COMPLAINTS
13. EXCEPTIONS
14. HOW THE PUBLIC CAN HELP
15. WINTER DRIVING TIPS
16. REVIEW OF POLICY
1. INTRODUCTION
This policy is intended to provide the Town of Ithaca Residents, Town of Ithaca Town Board,
motoring public, public transportation, emergency service agencies and the Town’s Department
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DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
114 Seven Mile Drive, Ithaca, NY 14850
Phone: 607-273-1656 Fax: 607-882-2472
Roads, Parks, Trails, Sewer, and Water
www.town.ithaca.ny.us
of Public Works (DPW) personnel with general information regarding snow and ice removal
operations, level of service, and how the public can help and to serve. It is also intended to be a
guideline and training tool for the Department of Public Works employees.
The Town of Ithaca DPW is responsible for the maintenance and repair of 49.88 centerline miles
of Town roads and approximately 7.88 miles of pedestrian trails. The department also has a snow
and ice agreement in place with Tompkins County Highway Department that adds an additional
5.72 miles to the Town’s snowplow routes. The Department has no greater challenge than during
the winter snow and ice season when it is tasked with providing passable roads and pedestrian
trails for routine travel and emergency services during and after a snow or ice event.
2. SNOW AND ICE CONTROL GOALS
The snow and ice control goals of the Town’s DPW shall be to maintain town roads in a passable
driving condition for the motoring public in a safe, cost-effective manner with motorist safety,
budget constraints, and DPW personnel safety in mind. Town Staff will be dedicated to
continuously monitoring weather and road conditions to enable the DPW to determine an
effective response to an approaching winter storm event or a storm that has arrived. The
department will monitor ongoing and past snow and ice control operations, strategies and costs
and educate the public regarding what levels of service can be expected prior to, to during and
after a storm. Information will also be provided to the public to inform them how they can assist
the DPW to perform its best throughout snow and ice removal operations.
3. LEVEL OF SERVICE
A.) ROADS
It is not the policy of the Town of Ithaca DPW to provide continually bare roads or to provide
snow and ice control services 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. It is not possible to maintain a bare
road surface during or immediately following a snow or ice event. The department’s snow and ice
monitoring operations typically run from October 1st through April 1st with leeway provided as
needed. The Town has, and will continue, to staff weekly alternating snowplow teams, with
mechanics assigned to each team, and a 3-person night shift. Typical hours of operation are
Monday thru Friday 6:30am to 3:00pm for thea day shift and Sunday thru Friday 7:00pm thru
3:30am for the night shift. Overlapping hours are sometimes utilized for continuous events with
focus on morning and evening commuter travel times.
Sections of roadways improved for winter travel may continue to have residual snow and ice in a
compacted condition until warmer temperatures or de-icing materials are applied to allow for
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
114 Seven Mile Drive, Ithaca, NY 14850
Phone: 607-273-1656 Fax: 607-882-2472
Roads, Parks, Trails, Sewer, and Water
www.town.ithaca.ny.us
complete melt-off after a storm. These conditions may be continuous, or they may be localized in
certain areas of the road depending on temperature, wind velocity, direction, and other factors. The
DPW will continue to monitor and de-ice these areas as necessary.
B.) SIDEWALKS, TRAILS, AND WALKWAYS
It is not the policy of the Town of Ithaca DPW to provide continuous service to the Town’s
pedestrian facilities. In any event, the main priority of snow removal is clearing the roadway with
the pedestrian facilities becoming the secondary priority. The DPW currently utilizes staff to
provide snow and ice removal throughout various areas of the Town to clear surfaces after winter
weather events. There are also areas in the Town in which the property owners are required to
provide snow removal for pedestrian traffic as outlined in Town of Ithaca local law 230-7,
maintenance of sidewalks. In these areas, the Town will still monitor these facilities for safety.
This being established, the Town does view pedestrian trails as a priority. The Department of
Public Works will utilize a sidewalk/trail crew during snow and ice events. Much of the time, this
is done congruently with clearing of the roadway. Depending on the significance of the event,
sidewalks may wait until regular hours to be cleared (so long as the event does not warrant clearing
urgently, i.e. no hazardous areas). This is determined at the discretion of the on-call supervisor. A
dedicated sidewalk/trail crew is always on call with intent to clear these pedestrians’ right of ways.
4. WINTER WEATHER MONITORING
During the winter months the Town of Ithaca’s DPW Deputy Highway Superintendent, Parks
Maintenance Manager, Water and Sewer Maintenance Supervisor, and assigned Supervisor of the
night shift are responsible for monitoring the conditions of the road and pedestrian facilities
throughout the Town. These managers will also use infrared road temperature sensors, local
weather information, and cameras located in areas around the Town to assist with their monitoring.
The managers will also be responsible for initiating calls to on call staff to respond to winter
weather events.
5. EQUIPMENT
The Town of Ithaca DPW will acquire, maintain, repair, and replace equipment as the annual Town
budget allows. To provide for utilization of equipment in a cost-effective manner, the Town may
use trucks with plows and material application equipment, front-end loaders, snow blowers, and
brooms as necessary for the control of snow and ice on its roads and pedestrian facilities.
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
114 Seven Mile Drive, Ithaca, NY 14850
Phone: 607-273-1656 Fax: 607-882-2472
Roads, Parks, Trails, Sewer, and Water
www.town.ithaca.ny.us
The Department will pursue and utilize automated snow and ice controls that are calibrated and
tested prior to each snow season. Annual calibration and maintenance of the controls are essential
to overall cost-effective snow and ice control operations. The type of controllers used by the Town
of Ithaca are “groundspeed” controllers that apply salt at a rate relative to the travel speed of the
truck. This reduces excessive application of materials during slow travel speeds. Plow truck
operators have the ability tocan adjust the pre-set application rate for curves and intersections as
needed from inside the plow truck.
6. DISPATCH OF EQUIPMENT
The dispatch of snow and ice control operations for any snow or ice event is dependent on the
immediate and anticipated weather conditions. Upon visual inspection of the existing conditions
on various roads and monitoring weather predictions of anticipated conditions, Snow monitoring
will initiate snow and ice control operations by calling in the necessary personnel and dispatching
of equipment as required. The response time will be as soon as possible depending on how fast the
existing road conditions allow personnel to report to work.
7. MATERIALS AND PLOWING PROCEDURES
Typical main plow beats can take up to approximately 4 hours to travel depending on the winter
weather event. During weather events which include severe intensities, salt will not be applied as
it is considered a waste as it is pushed off the road before it is effective. In these situations, DPW
staff will work to get the roads cleared until a deicing solution can be applied and effective.
Plowing typically ends when the storm ends and roads have been made passable for travel. Drift
plowing and pushing back accumulated snow along the roadside will continue after the storm as
necessary.
The Town of Ithaca currently uses a Type 2 Salt mixture on approximately 105 lane miles they
plow. The salt is specified and procured though the New York State Office of General Services
(NYS-OGS) contract # 23315 – Road Salt, Treated Salt, & Emergency Standby Road Salt. The
salt helps prevent the wintertime precipitation from bonding to the asphalt surfaces and provides
some ice-melting capabilities by creating a brine solution that has a lower freezing temperature
than the temperature of the surrounding ice. The brine solution is created by a combination of heat
from tire friction on the pavement, the sun and moisture in the air and from the accumulated snow
on the road. Pure rock salt has a practical working temperature range down to about 20 degrees
Fahrenheit while the mixtures for Type I and Type II salt have additives that create a freezing point
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
114 Seven Mile Drive, Ithaca, NY 14850
Phone: 607-273-1656 Fax: 607-882-2472
Roads, Parks, Trails, Sewer, and Water
www.town.ithaca.ny.us
of -20 degrees or lower. Type I and Type II salt mixtures also include corrosion inhibiting solutions
and Organic Based Performance Enhancers (OBPE) that allow the mixture to have less scatter
when applied to the roadway surfaces. The Town of Ithaca DPW staff will continuously monitor
the technology related to snow and ice removal and work with the respective committees and the
Town Board to pursue innovation and cost-effective efficiencies related to road de-icing materials
and equipment use for snow and ice removal.
8. MAILBOXES AND MAIL DELIVERY
It is the policy of the Town of Ithaca to repair or replace only those mailboxes that have been
damaged due to direct contact with the plow or wing. Most damage to mailboxes is caused not
by direct contact but by the heavy windrow of snow being carried by the plow blade and
deposited along the roadside as the truck moves forward. The sheer weight of the snow is
sufficient to cause many mailboxes to become dislodged from the post and may cause posts to be
tipped over, bent, or broken off. The Town will not be responsible for mailboxes that are hit and
damaged that are not installed according to the United States Postal Service guidelines.
(https://www.usps.com/manage/mailboxes.htm ).
Prior to each snow season, the plow operators will document their assigned routes and make note
of those mailboxes that may be a hazard or are already in a state of disrepair, damaged, bent over,
etc. for future reference and consideration should a complaint be lodged with the Public Works
Department during the snow season. All mailboxes that are in extremely poor condition will be
photographed for future reference.
If a mailbox and/or post are damaged beyond repair during snow removal operations due to direct
contact with the plow or wing, a temporary mailbox will be provided until such time that a
permanent replacement can be installed (usually in the spring).
Every effort is made by plow operators to remove snow as close to mailboxes as possible to provide
access by US Postal Service delivery vehicles. However, it is the responsibility of the resident to
provide final cleaning and access adjacent to their mailboxes.
9. DRIVEWAYS
During snow removal operations the accumulated windrow of snow being pushed and carried by
the plow inevitably gets deposited to the trucks’ right-side shoulder and/or ditch along its route.
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
114 Seven Mile Drive, Ithaca, NY 14850
Phone: 607-273-1656 Fax: 607-882-2472
Roads, Parks, Trails, Sewer, and Water
www.town.ithaca.ny.us
Driveways along the route also get filled in. The Department of Public Works assumes no
responsibility for the removal of snow deposited in driveways as a result of normal snow removal
operations. The Public Works Department cannot provide exact times that a certain road will be
plowed and it is not practical to change the angle of the blade to avoid driveways.
10. DEPOSITING SNOW ON A HIGHWAY
It is illegal to plow, place, push, throw or otherwise deposit or cause to be deposited, any snow or
destructive or injurious material or any material, including waste and recycling containers which
interferes with the safe use of the highway per section 1219 of the New York State Vehicle &
Traffic Law.
10. LANDSCAPING AND LAWN DAMAGE
Landscaping and lawns, including but not limited to shrubs, trees, inanimate objects, etc. installed
by a property owner within the ROW will be the responsibility of the owner and the owner assumes
all risk of damage to such items. Furthermore, the Town cannot reasonably control drift or
discharge of snow and/or shoulder materials from the snowplow into roadside ditches and lawns.
Unless there is lawn or landscaping damage off the ROW due to direct contact with the plow or
wing, the Town will not be responsible for the removal/repair of any shoulder materials
inadvertently cast into adjacent lawn areas by the plow or wing. Town staff will review assigned
plow routes in the spring and address any unforeseen damage accordingly.
11. SERVICE REQUESTS, INQURIES AND COMPLAINTS
All requests, inquiries or complaints about snow and ice control service/operations should be
directed to the Town of Ithaca Department of Public Works Department office at (607)273-1656.
Normal office hours during the winter snow and ice season are 6:30 AM - 3:00 PM, Monday
through Friday. The on-duty Supervisors or other Public Works Department personnel will
respond as soon as feasibly possible.
During any given severe snow or ice event, the Public Works Department is extremely busy and
committed to clearing the roads as quickly as possible and to the best of their ability for the
traveling public. It should be noted that at the start of or during a snow or ice event, Department
of Public Works Supervisors and snow removal operators will either be enroute or already on duty.
During the typical snow and ice control hours of 3:30 AM to 7:00 PM, if it is snowing heavily
and/or the roads are icing over, the Department is well awareaware of that fact and is out doing all
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
114 Seven Mile Drive, Ithaca, NY 14850
Phone: 607-273-1656 Fax: 607-882-2472
Roads, Parks, Trails, Sewer, and Water
www.town.ithaca.ny.us
they can at that particular time. The Public Works Department recommends patience and due
caution if travel is required.
12. EXCEPTIONS
Each snow or ice event has individual characteristics such as rate of accumulation, temperature,
wind velocity and direction, visibility, time of day, etc. associated with it and therefore must be
dealt with accordingly. The Town’s Superintendent of Highways and/or their designee(s) reserve
the right to alter operational strategies, deviate from these standards or terminate ongoing snow
and ice control operations at any time, if it is determined that various factors including but not
limited to, the need to rest snowplow crews, equipment failure, extreme snowfall accumulation
and conditions which make snow and ice control operations unsafe, unnecessary or ineffective.
13. HOW THE PUBLIC CAN HELP
There are several things that motorists and the public can do to help the Public Works Department
best perform their snow and ice control duties.
Be patient and be assured that during a snow or ice event every reasonable effort will be
made to keep the roads open.
Be considerate of the snowplow operators and do not attempt to pass them while they are
in operation.
Do not attempt to stop a snowplow or obstruct its path. Plow trucks, when loaded with sand
and salt weigh in excess of 30 tons. That is a lot of weight and responsibility for the driver
to deal with and the trucks simply are not as maneuverable and agile as a passenger vehicle.
They require extra time and distance to stop or avoid trouble.
When approaching snow removal equipment from the rear, travel a minimum of 200 feet
behind the equipment allowing for salting backing up and abrupt movements.
Do not park along the roadway during a snow or ice event. Parked vehicles are a hazard
not only to the snowplow operators but the travelling public as well. Any cars that are
parked along the roadway will be ticketed and /or towed per Town Law 250-21 (a)
When clearing the ends of your driveway entrances near the roadways, pile snow on the
right side to prevent having the snowplow fill the driveways back in.
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
114 Seven Mile Drive, Ithaca, NY 14850
Phone: 607-273-1656 Fax: 607-882-2472
Roads, Parks, Trails, Sewer, and Water
www.town.ithaca.ny.us
For additional information the Town encourages you to sign up for emergency alerts
using the TC siren button on the Town of Ithaca’s website under the Department of
Public Works landing page.
14. WINTER DRIVING TIPS
Winter driving can be very dangerous and requires motorists to be fully alert and aware of their
surrounding conditions. There are some things that can be done by motorists to improve their
chances for a safe driving experience. Some of the following tips can help:
Don’t drive unless you have to.
If you must drive, drive defensively, wear your seatbelt, turn your headlights on if
conditions warrant their use, be alert and exercise extreme caution. Driving on snow and
ice packed roads requires your full attention and demands your best driving skills.
Be informed of the current and predicted weather conditions for your area and know your
employers’ inclement weather policy. The fewer cars on the road, the more effective the
plowing operations.
Prepare your vehicle in advance of inclement weather. Regularly check the battery,
antifreeze, windshield wipers, heater and defroster. Have at least a half a tank of fuel and
have adequate snow tires or chains on your vehicle.
Clean all snow and ice from your vehicle including all glass areas, headlights and
taillights before driving.
Have some basic equipment and extra clothing in your vehicle in case of an accident,
long delay or mechanical problems. Some useful items to have are a flashlight, jumper
cables, first aid kit, a hat, gloves, boots, blanket, ice scraper and possibly a small shovel.
Allow yourself extra distance between your vehicle and the vehicle in front of you. This
is especially true at intersections where other motorists may be skidding and having
difficulty stopping their vehicle.
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
114 Seven Mile Drive, Ithaca, NY 14850
Phone: 607-273-1656 Fax: 607-882-2472
Roads, Parks, Trails, Sewer, and Water
www.town.ithaca.ny.us
Remember to brake slowly to avoid skidding.
Allow yourself extra time to get to your destination, as you will likely be travelling at a
slower speed than normal. This is especially true of vehicles that get caught behind a
snowplow.
Aside from the obvious risk of snow collapsing and burying a child, snow piles near
roadways may be moved, adjusted, or added to by our snow removal crews during or
following snow events. It is not always apparent to snow removal operators that a tunnel
system exists in snow piles; the sound from the vehicles can be dampened by the snow,
making it difficult for a kid to be alerted of an approaching vehicle and tunnels may have
entrances not visible from the road.
Due to liability reasons, be reminded that municipal vehicle are not allow to assist in pulling
out stuck vehicles.
15. REVIEW OF POLICY
The DPW will keep on file comments and complaints regarding this policy. This policy will be
reviewed periodically with consideration given to comments received since the last review.
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PETITION
~In support of the Town of Ithaca replacing Town owned main waterlines on Lois and
Penny Ln.~
Over the last several years, the Town of Ithaca has had multiple waterline breaks along our
property lines on Lois and Penny Lns. - 9 alone in the past 3 years.
These waterlines connect to our waterlines that supplies all of our residents with water.
The water lines are over 40 years old and time has taken its toll on them and the waterline
breaks are becoming more and more frequent.
How does the waterline breaks effect us?
· results in the water being shut down, leaving Commonland residents without the
capability to use water (and wastewater) for a period of time during these repairs;
.......no running water = no use of showers, sinks, washers, dishwashers, toilets, no
watering of plants, etc
· has negative effects on our environment
· flooding and damage to our
• driveways and landscape
• underground utilities (electric, water and sewer)
• overflowing our creek beds
• washing away creek bed embankments
IT IS ONLY A MATTER OF TIME before our homes become damaged and flooded.
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WATERMAIN BREAKS 2020-PRESENT (Lois and Penny Ln)
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PETITION SIGNATURES BELOW (pages 5 & 6)
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Timestamp Email Address Address (unit #, street name) First and Last Name
I am in favor of replacing the Town water main lines
(Penny Ln and Lois Ln)
2/2/2024 18:16:08 69 Lois Ln Ithaca NY 14850 Mihai Miroiu Yes
2/2/2024 18:31:18 14 penny lane shari haldeman Yes
2/2/2024 18:31:29 38 Penny Lane Brian Margolis Yes
2/2/2024 18:32:26 38 Penny Lane Joan Margolis Yes
2/2/2024 18:37:38 49 Penny Ln, Ithaca Judith Kany Yes
2/2/2024 18:42:11 53A Lois Ln Lynn Kravitz Yes
2/2/2024 18:58:21 17 Penny Lane
Patricia & Peter
Ladley Yes
2/2/2024 19:11:14 89 Penny Ln Barbara Ryan Yes
2/2/2024 19:38:24 97 Penny Ln Rob Ward Yes
2/2/2024 19:43:49 74 Lois Ln Michael Sullivan Yes
2/2/2024 19:51:25 95 Penny Lane
Anneliese
Truame Yes
2/2/2024 20:14:14 11 Penny Ln Jane Mansell Yes
2/2/2024 20:29:22 81 Lois Ln Xuhong Duan Yes
2/2/2024 20:56:48 78 Lois lane ithaca Natalie Friend Yes
2/2/2024 21:07:28 66 Lois Lane Anita Loeck Yes
2/2/2024 22:07:17 10 Penny Lane Kimberly Kenyon Yes
2/2/2024 23:14:35 76 Lois Lane James Brannan Yes
2/3/2024 5:38:46 26 Penny Lane
Jennifer
Gemmell Yes
2/3/2024 6:58:22 67 Lois Ln. Nancy Battistella Yes
2/3/2024 8:06:00 82 Lois Lane
Ayla and Jeff
Hodges Yes
2/3/2024 8:38:07 60 Lois Lane Donna Pierre Yes
2/3/2024 8:43:50 18 Penny Ln Keara Soloway Yes
2/3/2024 10:14:55 23 Penny lane, Ithaca,ny 14850 Regina carpenter Yes
2/3/2024 11:16:15 1 Penny Lane Erica Hostetler Yes
2/3/2024 12:01:43 83 Lois Lane Eileen Parlange Yes
2/3/2024 12:46:07 27 Penny Lane Joyce Lawrence Yes
2/3/2024 12:53:57 79 Lois Ln Jonathan Harden Yes
2/3/2024 12:56:12 51 Lois Lane Katherine Berry Yes
2/3/2024 13:02:16 93 Penny Lane Todd Maniscalco Yes
2/3/2024 13:37:38 53B Lois Lane Ithaca NY Paul Birek Yes
2/3/2024 17:40:24 79 Lois Lane Risa Wolf Yes
2/3/2024 19:34:55 53B Lois Lane Barbara Birek Yes
2/3/2024 23:28:00 70 Lois Ln Suan Yong Yes
2/4/2024 14:40:32 92 Penny Lane, Commonland Ralph Thompson Yes
2/4/2024 20:43:54 91 Penny Lane
Jennifer H.
Kovencz Yes
2/4/2024 21:13:12 34 Penny Lane Ann Beyer Yes
2/5/2024 8:54:36 87 Penny Lane Yuexing Hao Yes
2/5/2024 9:35:50 20 Penny lane Melissa Bazley Yes
2/5/2024 13:14:53 90 Penny Lane
Cynthia
Marschner Yes
2/5/2024 19:35:51 72 Lois Lane Sharon Beebe Yes
2/6/2024 1:50:41 57 Lois Ln. Bozhou Jin Yes
2/10/2024 17:29:59 #75 Lois Lane
Barbara
Schramm Yes
2/11/2024 7:08:15 52 LOIS LANE ANN LYNN Yes
2/12/2024 18:34:39 98 Penny Lane Eve Austin Yes
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2/12/2024 18:37:54 98 Penny Lane Douglass Austin Yes
2/16/2024 15:15:47 53A Lois Ln, Ithaca, NY 14850 Quinton Schubmehl Yes
2/16/2024 15:23:08
44 Penny Lane, Ithaca, NY
14850 Heidi FU Yes
2/16/2024 15:31:30 21 Penny Lane Hallie ArbitalJacoby Yes
2/16/2024 15:46:12 19 Penny Lane Stephanie Figary Yes
2/16/2024 16:08:14 84 Lois Ln Mahrie Moore Yes
2/16/2024 16:30:53 29 penny lane Romain Pariaut Yes
2/16/2024 16:44:55
5 Penny Lane, Ithaca, NY
14850 Lynn Carr is Yes
2/16/2024 17:03:39 96 Penny Lane Daniel Kalinowski Yes
2/16/2024 17:59:56 67 Lois ln Nancy Battistella Yes
2/16/2024 21:10:55 63 Lois Lane Diana M. Hewitt Yes
2/16/2024 21:30:43 11 Penny Ln Jane Mansell Yes
2/16/2024 22:04:03 60 Lois Ln Mihai Miroiu Yes
2/16/2024 22:55:34 59 lois lane Sera Smolen Yes
2/17/2024 9:12:26 13 Penny Ln Eren Akdur Yes
2/17/2024 9:51:55 85 Lois Lane Rachel Krieer Yes
2/17/2024 9:53:37 16 Penny Ln Garry Bordonaro Yes
2/17/2024 9:54:19 85 Lois Ln Stephen Peggs Yes
2/17/2024 10:19:57 54 Lois Lane Tina Schrader Yes
2/17/2024 16:52:14 75 Lois Ln Barbara Schramm Yes
2/17/2024 17:37:02 60 Lois Lane Donna Pierre Yes
2/18/2024 9:52:21 48 Penny Lane Julia Cozzarelli Yes
2/19/2024 6:01:39 43 Penny Lane Isabel Mendoza Yes
2/19/2024 9:57:04 80 Lois Ln John Ruffing Yes
2/22/2024 10:57:18 37 Penny Lane Shoshana Cook Yes
2/22/2024 23:34:55 54 Lois Lane Karen Olsen Yes
2/23/2024 10:43:53 20 Penny Lane Donald Bazley Yes
2/23/2024 11:05:54 22 Penny Lane Deborah Loewe Yes
2/23/2024 15:59:55 15 Penny Lane Susan Multer Yes