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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTB Packet 2024-12-09 Approval of Bolton Point Abstractc)Approval of the Town of Ithaca Abstractb)Approval of Town Board Minutesa)Consent AgendaConsider12.Variance for use of Culver Road, Glenside, and Pine Tree Wildlife Preservesc)Six Mile Creek area–License agreement with the City of Ithaca for use of landb)Deer Damage Permit application to NYSDEC for 2025a)5:Consider actions associated with the Town’s Deer Management Program for 202 11.Zoning Board of Appeals–David Squiresb)Planning Board–Fred T Wilcox IIIa)Consider resolutions of Appreciation10.Real Property Tax Billing Program Consider approval and authorization to execute a 3-year contract with Edmunds Gov Tech for9.Structural Improvements Project contracts Consider award of the Public Works Facility Mechanical, Electrical, & Plumbing and8.and wageswage scaleConsider approval of revised7.Union ContractTeamstersConsider approval of6.Contracted ServicesDepartment City of Ithaca Fire–hearing regarding a 1-year extensionConsider setting a public5.282 Hayts Road (Permissive Referendum)atPokorney Purchase of Development Rightsthe proposedand consider approval ofPublic hearing4.Zoning violations and penaltiesa proposed local law revising Town of Ithaca Code ChapterregardingPublic hearing3.Persons to be Heard and Board Comments2.Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance1.AGENDAYouTube Link and available afterwards on436-2866 Meeting ID 98910958241(929)ZOOM broadcast viaFor your convenience, this meeting will be215 N Tioga St5:30 p.m.9, 2024,DecemberMEETING OF THE ITHACA TOWN BOARD d) Review of Correspondence 14. Officialsof Town sReport 13. )associatedon Contract Wages –Approval of Budget Transfers i) Several –Approval of revised Personnel Policies h) Homer –Ratify appointment of Deputy Receiver of Taxes g) Program competitive appointments at SCLIWC due to NYS HELPS -Ratify permanent non f) appointment r and approval of promotional nance OfficeApproval of modification to Deputy Fi e) Anderson –Approval of provisional appointment of Finance Officer Item Vote: Seconded: Moved: concerning the same.heard be may contract proposed the in interested persons all place and time such at that Resolved, contract and related capital projects; and it is furtherof considering the proposed fire purpose the for 11:00 a.m. at beginning ,2024 December of day th 30 the on New Ithaca, Street,Tioga North 215 Hall, Town the at hearing public a hold will Board Town the that Resolved, efore be itexcess of $200,000 are subject to Town approval; now, therprojects in excess of $100,000, as such projects, and aggregate capital expenditures per annum in Whereas, Section 7 of the current contract requires the City to inform the Town of proposed capital contract, and proposed the on held be hearing a requires 184 § Law Town Whereas, Town pursuant to Town Law § 184; andthe of portion northeast the and Heights Cayuga of Village the for except Town the of all virtually inservices emergency and services protection fire of provision the for of City the with contractfire a negotiated has District, Protection Fire Town the of behalf on Ithaca, of Town the Whereas, , and for the Approval of Related Capital ProjectsProtection District Fire Ithaca of Town the of Part for Services Emergency and Protection Fire for Ithaca of City the with Contract Fire Proposed a Regarding Hearing Public a Set: -2024 Resolution TB 2024 9, December TOWN ITHACA THE OF MEETING 5 6 Item Vote: Moved: Seconded: the Town of Ithaca and Teamsters Local 317. collective bargaining agreement effective January 1, 2025, through December 31, 2027, between the negotiation team and Personnel & Organization Committee and approves the signing of the Resolved, that the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca does hereby accept the recommendation of 2024, and had a majority affirmative vote to ratify the contract; now, therefore, be it Whereas, the employees in the collective bargaining unit are scheduled to met on December ??, November 25, 2024, and recommend approving the collective bargaining agreement; and Whereas, the Personnel & Organization Committee reviewed the changes to the contract on through December 31, 2027; and agreement on the changes to the collective bargaining contract for the term of January 1, 2025 Whereas, the Town’s negotiations team and Teamster’s negotiations team have come to a tentative 2024; and Whereas, the term of the expiring contract with Teamsters Local 317 was through December 31, full-time post-probationary Department of Public Works employees; and exclusive representative for collective bargaining purposes of certain full-time probationary and Whereas, effective January 1, 2008, the Town Board recognized Teamsters Local 317 as the 317 Public Works Department Unit for 2025-2027 TB Resolution 2024 - : Approval of Collective Bargaining Agreement with Teamsters Local December 9, 2024 MEETING OF THE ITHACA TOWN BOARD Item 7 Vote: Ayes: Seconded: Moved: .Human Resources Office52r 20fo and collective bargaining employees collective bargaining employees-, the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca does hereby approve the said wages for the nonesolvedR and be it further; Wage ScaleOffice Wage Scale and Field 5when establishing the 202for all classifications Rateon the Job % COLA 4.0, the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca does hereby approve a esolvedR therefore, be it ; now in the Teamsters Collective Bargaining Agreement for 2025cost of living adjustment as % 4.0same the 52or the year 20f collective bargaining employees-Town of Ithaca nonPersonnel & Organization Committee recommends providing , the hereasW on November 4, 2024; and collective bargaining employees-Town of Ithaca nonwages for the with a 3.5% COLA adjustment and the 2025 Wage Scaleand Class VI of the Field 2025 Office Wage Scale the proposedthe Town Board of the Town of Ithaca Employee Wages 5220Approval of and Approval of 2025 Office and Field Classification Wage Scales: - 4220 TB R December 9, 2024 MEETING OF THE ITHACA TOWN BOARD Item 8 and authorizes the Town Supervisor to Improvements Project to the contractors listed in Table 1 Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) and Structural Public Works Facility IthacaTown of the for sof the construction contractthat the Town Board authorizes the award ,edResolv be it ,hereforetnow, being received, Projectthe referendum period has expired, with no petitions against the ,Whereas , andTown Law §220provisions of a permissive referendum pursuant to the subject to 1,193,100.00not to exceed $ costtotal a at, Projectthe dand approveauthorized , the Town Board 4220 ,4on ,Whereas bidding and construction administration professional services (CA Services), and has provided a fixed fee proposal of $34,538.75 for C & S Engineers, Inc. (C&S) $ 1,076,825.05 Project Total = $ 34,538.75 CA Services = $ 94,753.30 Construction Contingency, Special Inspections and Testing, Utility Fees (10%) = 947,533.00 $ = Construction Contract Total $139,900.00 1690 State Highway 8, Mount Upton, NY 13809 LLCCompanies I, Upstate Electrical $199,375.00 NY 13068 ,390 Peruville Rd, Freeville Services, Inc.Mechanical DFM Plumbing $487,458.00 NY 13068 ,390 Peruville Rd, Freeville Services, Inc.Mechanical DFM Mechanical 800.00,120$ , Elmira Heights, NY 14903Street th 330 East 14 , Inc.Elmiraof EnterprisesEdger General Bid Amount Bidder Adress Bidder ContractConstruction Table 1 shown below in Table 1, and s are asbidderresponsible the lowest bys bidest responsive the lowthat determined has and ,sualifications of the bidder, qhas reviewed the bids Directorhe t ,asWhere and ,concrete garage floor slab at the Town of Ithaca Public Works Facilityreplacement and/or improvement of various MEP components and repair of a damaged thefor , )Project(the and Plumbing (MEP) and Structural Improvements Project Construction ContractsMechanical, Electrical, Public Works Facility Town of Ithacareceived bids for the Deputy Clerkand (Director) Engineeringthe Town of Ithaca Director of ,4220 ,November 15n o ,Whereas Plumbing (MEP) and Structural Improvements ProjectMechanical, Electrical, and Public Works Facility Town of Ithaca for theConstruction Phase Engineering Services and sContract Construction and Execute AwardAuthorization to : - 4220 ResolutionTB , 20249 OF THE ITHACA TOWN BOARD MEETING execute Vote: Seconded: Moved: .the Attorney for the Town subject to ,for an additional fixed fee of $34,538.75professional administration construction bidding and for contract amendment with C&S authorizes the Town Supervisor toand Resolved, that the Town Board approves further , and be it upon receipt of appropriate justification ,in aggregate 753.30,94exceed $to not costorder construction special inspections and testing, and pay utility modification fees with a total ,scontractconstruction saidto is authorized to approve change orders ector Dir ,Resolved Town, and be it furtherthe Attorney for the review by subject to final approval by the Director and , sthe contract Contract Electric Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing (MEP) and Structural Improvements Lump SumLump Sum Bid Tab 11-15-2024 Town of Ithaca $ 196,300.00 Diekow Electric Inc $ 149,996.00 Matco Electrical Corporation $ 142,000.00 John Mills Electric Inc $ 139,900.00 Upstate Companies I LLC $ 505,440.00 AFT Mechanical LLC $ 487,458.00 DFM Mechanical Services $ 199,375.00 DFM Mechanical Services Lump Sum Plumbing $ 120,800.00 Edger Enterprises of Elmira, Inc Lump Sum General BiddersUnit David Oshea5.No additional field trips will be provided beyond what are specified above.4.All permit fees will be handled by Town of Ithaca.3.No design drawings will be provided.2.No specifications will be provided.1.No Design services are included.Assumptions & Exclusions 9.Provide a final set of as-built drawings in PDF format.8.Contractor will provide clearly marked up drawing changes for as-builts.7.Provide meeting minutes.meetings will be coordinated with site visits and attended in person).6.Call into 6 bi-weekly construction meetings. C&S will attend 8 construction meetings total (2 5.Provide one (1) final punch list.4.Providing two (2) construction observation trips throughout construction. 3.Provide construction administration services, including review of submittals and answering RFIs.2.Provide one (1) Pre-Construction walkthrough.1.Provide one (1) Pre-Bid walkthrough.Scope:are to include the following:The scope of this project, as we understand, is to provide professional engineering design services, which (CA) services.Structural Improvements project to provide a fee proposal for bidding and construction administration The Town of Ithaca has asked C&S and the subconsultants involved with the design of the PWF MEP & Dear David:Date: November 5, 2024File:AL8.001.0 01Administration Servicess for the PWF – Proposal for Construction Re: Town of Ithaca - MEP and Structural ImprovementIthaca, NY 14850215 North Tioga StreetTown of Ithaca, Town HallOffice of the Town Clerk Fee Accepted By: __________________________________Date: ________________________Department ManagerKira Pierce, PE, PMPC&S ENGINEERS, INC.Sincerely,If you need any additional information or clarification, please call. which includes all reimbursable expenses. We propose to provide the professional engineering services above on a lump sum fee of $34,538.75, Firm:$34,538.75 TOTAL?NOT-TO-EXCEED?FEEReimbursables?Total$0.00$0.00$0.00650 Reimbursables:$34,113.00 Labor?Subtotal$34,113.00 128.00.056.00.00.00.072.00.00.00.0 ECA?1?Totals:$7,707.00 5%$7,340.00Structural?(Ryan?Biggs)$2,310.00 5%$2,200.00Electrical/LS?(Cabezas)$2,616.0012.0 12.0Project?Management$1,200.008.0 8.0As-built?drawings$2,944.0016.0 8.08.0Final?Punchlist?(on-site)$4,416 .0024.0 12.012.0On-site?Meetings?(2)$2,208.0012.0 6.06.0Bi-weekly?meetings?(6)(virtual)$3,680.0020.0 10.010.0Submittals$2,944.0016.0 8.08.0RFIs$1,472.008.0 4.04.0Bidding?Services$1,308.006.0 6.0Pre-Construction?Kickoff?(On-site)$1,308.006.0 6.0Pre-Bid?Meeting?(on-site)CostsHoursCA?ServicesTotal 5%Hourly?Rate:Billable5%ContractorSubFeeContractorSubStaff?A/EArchitectEngineer/DesignerProje ctA/EProjectA/EProjectA/EManagingA/EPrincipalA/EPrincipalManagerntDepartme ECA-01?MEP?&?Structural?Detailed?Constrcution?Drawing(s)Public?Works?FacilityDescription:5-Nov-24 Town?of?Ithaca Client:C&S?Engineers,?Inc. Item 10a – Moved: and attend more of his beloved car racing events.travel, more time with loved ones, opportunity to May his retirement bring him more service to our community. his dedicated longevity andhis for III to Fred T. Wilcox appreciation stown and its residents, expresses its sincereTbehalf of the the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca, on day of December 2024, th on this 9 that Resolved, ; and )which may open up one or two places he has yet to visit( Planning Board schedulehis worldwide travel around the arrangewill no longer have to III T. Wilcox Resolved, that Fred ow, therefore, be itn municipality;benefited from his considerate review of projects and documents, and his desire to serve our has greatly and Codes and Ordinances Committee. The Town of Ithaca Planning Committee,, Planning Boardmember of the vibrant grateful for Fred’s service as acommunity and is invaluable contributions to the is or hFred findebted to Whereas, the Town of Ithaca is annual conferences; and ’Association, and the New York State Association of Townsall the trainings combined at the New York Planning Federation, the American Planning Whereas, throughout his tenure on the Planning Board, Fred amassed enough training hours to run discussions; and usability during-clips at his seat, having twisted them into un left a trail of mangled paperafterward arrived at Planning Board meetings early to enjoy a cup of coffee and settle in; and Whereas, Fred ; andhear, much to the pleasure of the clerk and the chagrin of some audience membersas he had a booming voice that everyone could Whereas, Fred had no need for sound amplification, Public) at all Planning Board meetings; andWhereas, Fred “IAABEFBOP” (Insisted that All Acronyms Be Explained For the Benefit of the own reports and research; andTother and ,updateComprehensive Plan 2003 Zoning Ordinance update, the 2014 the that were applied toformulas and s eown staff with statistical analysTguided offered his expertise and Whereas, Fred Codes and Ordinances Committee; andand the Planning Committee Fred also served on the during his time with the Planning Board, Whereas, ; andownTwith the of his thirty yearsost mfor Planning Boardthe to hair C as ingservwhile fairness and consistency brought FredWhereas, ; andoard with confidence, knowledge, and diplomacy throughout his serviceBled the has , and January 1, 1995on Planning BoardTown of Ithaca Whereas, Fred was appointed to the andyears; has served the Town of Ithaca with dedication for III Fred T. Wilcox Whereas, the TownDedicated Years of Service to III for WilcoxT. Fred : Recognition of -42TB Resolution 20 4202, 9December MEETING OF THE ITHACA TOWN BOARD Item 10b -Vote: Ayes Seconded: Moved: service to our community.dedicated years of isfor h David Squiresand gratitude to expresses its sincere appreciation, residentsthe Town Board of the Town of Ithaca, on behalf of the Town and its that Resolved ow, therefore, be itinvaluable contributions to the is or hf DavidWhereas, the Town of Ithaca is indebted to desire to serve our municipality; and isprojects and happlications and review of thoughtfulis h’s service and has greatly benefited from DavidWhereas, the Town of Ithaca is grateful for throughout his tenure, and David was diligent in his responsibilities as Chair, missing only one meeting Whereas, his tenure as the County’s Finance Director when hearing appeals, and his experience and familiarity with Tompkins County properties from brought DavidWhereas, Chair since January, 2022, and acted as and ,April 9, 2018on of Appeals BoardZoning was appointed to the DavidWhereas, years; and six overthe Town of Ithaca with dedication for has served David SquiresWhereas, Dedicated Years of Service David Squires’ Recognition of: - 42TB Resolution 20 December 9, 2024 MEETING OF THE ITHACA TOWN BOARD ????necessary.??access?provide?and?deer?retrieve??participants?the?allow?would??but?preserve,?this??occur?would?shooting??baiting?Preserve.?Wildlife?Tree?Pine?the??adjacent???Preserve,?Nature?Ithaca? 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E parcels where activities will occur see attached map for Ithaca, NY 14850 607-273-1721 / msmith@townithacany.gov 215 North Tioga Street Michael Smith, Senior Planner 40 in program10 in program17 in program some landowners may be using DMAP in the Town hunting is permitted throughout the Town see attached19,370 unknown damage occuring Town-wide various locations throughout the Town of Ithaca 7R N/A Ithaca Tompkins rhowe@townithacany.gov Ithaca, NY 14850 607-273-1721 215 North Tioga Street Town of Ithaca Rod Howe, Town Supervisor Cortland - Region 7 _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Application Reviewer: _____________________________ Date: ______________ Notes:_________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Field Inspector: ______________________________ Date:______________ Notes:_____________________________________________________ ________________________________________________ Enforcement action taken:_______________________________________________ Repeat Complaint Applicant failed to comply with previous DDP conditions: ____________________________________________________ Information and education Field visit Recommended DMPs/DMAP DDP issued Actions Taken: -------------------------------------------------------------------*NYS DEC USE ONLY*--------------------------------------------------------------: ____________________ Date: __________________________________________________ Applicant signature immediate permit revocation. or?permit?a?of?denial?application at any time up until the permit expiration date in order to confirm the information provided. Any findings of false statements may lead toapplication with the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC), DEC has the right to inspect any property listed on this aware that false statements made herein are punishable as Class A misdemeanors under Penal Law 210.45. I further understand that, upon filing of this I affirm by the signature below, under penalty of perjury, that the information in this application is true to the best of my knowledge and belief. I am APPLICANT AGREEMENT/CERTIFICATION If yes, do you have permission from the owners of those homes? Yes No of homes other than yours? Yes No bow)?(vertical?150'??(crossbow)?250'?(firearm),?'in 500 ith Will shooting occur w_____________________________________________________________________ ____________________________ Tax Map ID #s for all parcels where permit activities will occur (or attach map identifying parcels):___________________ Daytime Phone: City/State/Zip: Principal Proposed Permit Agent (if other than applicant): Street Address: Permit Implementation: Approximately how many deer were taken on this property last year? ______ 2 years ago? ______ 3 years ago? ______ Do you use DMAP on this property? Yes No If no, why not? _________________________________________ Do you allow deer hunting on this property? Yes No If no, why not? ___________________________________ Fence Repellent Visual or Auditory Scare Device Alternate Plantings Dog Non-lethal Shot Other__________________ Damage Abatement Methods Tried (check all that apply): Description of Most Significant Damage:_________________________________________________________________ Other:_________________________________ Estimated Annual Damages: $__________ # of Acres Affected:______ Agriculture Tree Farm/Orchard/Nursery Community/Residential Park/Preserve Type Of Damage Occurring (check all that apply):WMU:_____ Physical address/location:_________________________________________________________________ County:___________________ Town:______________________ Village/City (if applicable):_______________________ Location Where Damage Is Occurring:City/State/Zip: E-mail address: Street Address: Daytime Phone: Landowner/Lessee/Organization Representative Name: Organization/Business Name (if applicable): Regional Wildlife Office:____________________________________________________________________________________________________ Reg. 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TOWN OF ITHACA 5 accidents (2018-2022)For Road Segments that had at least >40% of crashes involve deer30-40% of crashes involve deer20-30% of crashes involve deer10-20% of crashes involve deer<10% of crashes involve deer Legend Scale Miles102 Ü Deer Crash Ratio2023Town of IthacaSnapshotTransportation County Transportation Council - 7/24/23Prepared by the Ithaca-TompkinsDR GNIK WAL YRREPRIC ETAGHGIHTS YRAMEVA LLADNEKDR RODUTRD ANEISRD MUECYLRD YHOTS DOOWDR REIPST ARORAU SDR LLIH DRALLIMDR NELG YOCDR NWOTPUDR RETEETRD PORHTNIWDR VEORG TANSEAPLEVA ELPAMDR SNIKLACTS YTSELP NERRAWRD MELASDR TSERCGEDIRDR KARPDR REMMAHPIRTRD ELIM NEVESDR ELPAYDR NOSLENYAWKRAP EHTTS LLECHTIMTS ROTCEHTS ETATS WTS NNILDR YARGDR EKIDPUDR ESEERFDR EGDODDR SIOBUDDR MRAF EMAGDR LELADRIDR ELOOPRD ELIM EVIFDR REWOTTS MLETS SELIGDR SNURBDR KNAB DNASRD EMOH TSEROFDR EERT ENIPDR REVLUCTS FFILCTS AGUYAC NDR SUPMACTS ETATS ETXE TS MLEDR STH AGUYACRD EROHST SAEDR GNIK WDR ELLIVRETALSDR GRUBNELKCEMDR GRUBSANMURTDR NEDYRDDR NERRAWDR KCIWTOSBDR STYAHDR GNIK EDRY OTRDR YDNUBDR WAHSNAHDR NOTGNIDDOCDR YBNADRDD LEIFFHESDR ARIMLE 96B¤£366¤£79¤£327¤£89¤£13/34¤£ 34¤£13A¤£13/34/96¤£34/96¤£96¤£96B¤£366¤£79¤£327¤£89¤£ParkStewartParkState TremanAllen H. 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8 locations and harvested 10 deer –; 2024 ns and harvested 17 deerlocatio9 -9 locations and harvested 40 deer; 2023 –9 locations and harvested 42 deer; 2022 –2021 6 locations and harvested 20 deer; –3 locations and harvested 1 deer; 2020 –NYSDEC (2019 has previously applied for and received Deer Damage Permits from Whereas, the Town ; andEnvironmental Assessment Form Parts 1, 2 and 3and accepted as adequate a Short determination of significance, after having reviewed , made a negative environmental , 201911 February, has, on review with respect to these actionsed environmental which the Town of Ithaca Town Board, acting as lead agency in an uncoordinatis an Unlisted Action for sDeer Damage Permit application nnualProgram and submission of aestablishment of this Deer Management its implementing regulations at 6 NYCRR Part 617, the Whereas, pursuant to the New York State Environmental Quality Review Act (“SEQRA”) and eived being very positive; and feedback recseeking feedback on the report and the potential of starting a deer management program, with the held a public meeting in May 2018 and which met several times in spring and summer 2018in September 2017 the Ithaca Town Board established a Deer Management Committee Whereas, l University, etc.); andCorneldeer to asses effectiveness of program, coordinate efforts with adjacent municipalities and ogram, measure impacts of e, utilize NYSDEC Deer Damage Permits for a Town prcommitte-recommendations for a potential Town of Ithaca deer management program (form subTrumansburg, Cornell University, Village of Cayuga Heights, Village of Lansing), and provided review of local deer management programs in Tompkins County (Village of provided aArea), deer collisions, NYSDEC Deer Management Focus -safety, ecological, agricultural losses, carhis report outlined the history and justification of deer management (health and human t Whereas, tailed deer in the Town of Ithaca; and-regarding the overabundance of WhiteManagement: Recommended Actions for the Town of Ithaca”) to the Ithaca Town Board Town of Ithaca Conservation Board presented a report (titled “Deer in May 2017, the Whereas, 5for 202 the NYS Department of Environmental Conservationto Submit a Deer Damage Permit Application to Authorization : - 42TB Resolution 20 42, 209 December MEETING OF THE ITHACA TOWN BOARD 11a Item 11b Vote: econded:S Moved: . 5for 202 management programArea as part of the Town’s deer negotiate and sign an agreement with the City of Ithaca for use of the Six Mile Creek Natural Resolved, that the Supervisor of the Town of Ithaca, is hereby authorized and directed to Now, therefore, be it ; has been prepared Property”Whereas, a “Revocable License to Authorize Town Use of Six Mile Creek Natural Area ; and5continue with using three locations on City of Ithaca owned lands in 202years and wish to ivefhas participated in the program the past of Ithaca the City Whereas, for the deer program; andowned lands in the Six Mile Creek Natural Area locations on City of Ithaca threeWhereas, Town of Ithaca and City of Ithaca staff have identified ; andin 2025 of Environmental Conservation for deer cullinga Deer Damage Permit from NYS Department will be applying for Whereas, the Town of Ithaca 5for 202 Management ProgramIthaca for use of the Six Mile Creek Natural Area Property as part of the Town’s Deer Sign a License Agreement with the City of toAuthorization : - 42TB Resolution 20 42, 209 December MEETING OF THE ITHACA TOWN BOARD Item 11c with the following conditions: , as part of the Town’s Deer Management Program possess archery equipmentallow participants to and to (24 hours per day) normally closed hoursIthaca Nature Preserve during Eastthe be on to allow participants toand Management Program, to possess and discharge firearms and/or archery equipment as part of the Town Deer during normal closed hours (24 hours per day) and to allow participants Tree Wildlife Preserveand Pine Glenside Preserve ,Activities” to allow participants to be on the Culver Road Preserve5.E “Prohibited -3.A “General Regulations” and 200-Town of Ithaca Code Sections 200a variance to the Town’s Deer Management Program from Resolved, that the Town Board grants limited variance, now therefore be it-time notherathe Town Board has discussed the request and determined that good cause exists for Whereas, , and ecological benefitspotential the specially Conservation Board’s report, but e in the reasons describedmany the for actively participate in the deer management programsupport and for the town to an spresent and Pine Tree Wildlife Preserve (14 acres) Glenside Preserve (7 acres) ,)listed abovein total, 96 acres in the three tax parcels acres 155( Whereas, the Town’s Culver Road Preserve the deer management program, andfor and 2024, and the Pine Tree Wildlife Preserve in 2024 the Glenside Preserve in 2023 4,202-Whereas, a variance was granted by the Town Board to use the Culver Road Preserve in 2022 andthroughout the Town of Ithaca, iespropertof Ithaca owned and Town and City property privateyears on sixWhereas, the Town’s Deer Management Program has been operating for the past (compound bow or crossbow), andduring normally closed hours and to possess archery equipment yparticipants to be on the propert11.12), which, if granted, would permit -1-access East Ithaca Nature Preserve (Tax Parcel No. 57.to park and 5.E to allow the Town Deer Management Program--Code Sections 200is requesting a variance from Town the Town of Ithaca Deer Management Program Whereas, , and mpound bow or crossbow)(co closed hours and to possess and discharge firearms and/or archery equipment lyduring normal sPreserve threeparticipants to be on the permit would if granted, ,which 11.13),-1-Parcel No. 57.and the Pine Tree Wildlife Preserve (Tax ,1.3)-1-the Glenside Preserve (Tax Parcel No. 30. ,)7-1-, and 32.14.4-1-31., 14.2-1-31.Tax Parcel No.’s Culver Road Preserve ( cullingbait/5.E to allow the Town Deer Management Program to operate a --Code Sections 200is requesting a variance from Town Deer Management ProgramWhereas, the Town of Ithaca Deer Management Program 5202be used in the Town’s to Tree Wildlife PreserveGlenside Preserve ,Culver Road Preserve allow“Parks & Recreation Areas” to Chapter 200 the Town of Ithaca Code, from Granting a variance : - 4202TB Resolution 4202 9, December MEETING OF THE ITHACA TOWN BOARD Item 11c Vote: Seconded: Moved: easier. being used in the program deer if necessary and to access the adjacent properties Using the Town owned East Ithaca Nature Preserve will allow participants to retrieve 4. , anddeer browse on Town natural landsand will help to reduce will support the Town’s Deer Management Program Preserve, and Pine Tree Wildlife Glenside Preserve ,Using the Town owned Culver Road Preserve 3. with adequate space to operate a bait site, and all, Preserve is approximately 14 acresacres, and the Pine Tree Wildlife Glenside Preserve is approximately 7 the ,used)(96 acres in portion requested to be acres 155The Culver Road Preserve is approximately 2. of Chapter 200, andhat would result from strict enforcement toutweighs the detriment Management Program’s Deer The Town Board finds good cause to grant this variance. The benefit to the Town 1. With the following findings: hour after sunrise, andthrough 1 , 1 hour prior to sunset 5through March 31, 202 5This variance is valid February 1, 202 2. Deer Damage Permit issued to the Town of Ithaca, andcontained in the cullingProgram participants must adhere to all DEC regulations related to 1. of Kelly Anderson as Finance Officer, effective January 13, 2025; and be it further Resolved, the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca does hereby approve of the provisional appointment recommendation of appointment; now, therefore, be iticer and make the knowledge and skills to satisfactorily perform the duties of the Finance Offand Pamela Bleiwas interviewed and then determined that Kelly Anderson possess the necessary the interview committee comprised of Supervisor Howe, Town Councilpersons Eric Levine Whereas, Whereas, there is a vacancy in the Finance Officer position; and Appointment of Finance OfficerProvisional :d -TB Resolution 2024 Bolton Point Abstract al of Approvc -TB Resolution 2024 2,161,349.04 TOTAL 469.14 Risk Retention Fund 370,361.77 Sewer Fund 771,203.19 Water Fund 144,493.20 Highway Fund Part Town DB 31,230.46 Highway Fund Town Wide DA 174,712.14 Town-General Fund Part 668,879.14 General Fund Town Wide 1166 -1117 VOUCHER NOS. :indicatedvouchers in total for the amounts audited authorizes the payment of the Town Board that the Resolved 2024-: Town of Ithaca Abstract No. 23 for FYb -2024 TB Resolution oard Minutes : Approval of Town -TB Resolution 2024 )associatedon Contract (UniWages –Approval of Budget Transfers Several –Approval of revised Personnel Policies Homer –Ratify appointment of Deputy Receiver of Taxes competitive appointments at SCLIWC due to NYS HELPS Program -Ratify permanent non appointment r and approval of promotional nance OfficeApproval of modification to Deputy Fi Anderson –Approval of provisional appointment of Finance Officer Approval of Bolton Point Abstract Approval of the Town of Ithaca Abstract Approval of Town Board Minutes : Adopt/Approve Consent Agenda Items -TB Resolution 2024 42, 209Decembe MEETING OF THE ITHACA TOWN BOARD Item 12 Competitive”; and-have been approved under the NY HELPS program as being characterized as “Non(GIS/IT) Assistant Finance Manager and Geographic Information Systems / Information Technology Specialist Whereas, the SCLIWC’s titles of Senior Water Treatment Plant Operator, Distribution Operator, qualifications of the titles for which they apply; andtes must meet the minimum appointment, which means examinations are not required, but candidacompetitive -(NY HELPS) Program, which allows for competitive positions to be filled via nonWhereas, NYS Civil Service has developed the NY Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide of Certain Positions Due to NYS HELPS Program at SCLIWC. Competitive Appointment -Approval of Permanent Non: Ratify f - TB Resolution 2024 .in job classification “E” at step 1, due to internal promotionat $38.25 per hour, position effective January 1, 2025, Deputy Finance Officer, to the Receiver of TaxesDeborah Kelley, Bookkeeper to the Supervisor and Resolved, the Town Board approves promoting ; and be it furtherWage Scale 5in the 202 elassification gradCob ” Office JE“to the reclassifying the positionand ,, which includes the Receiver of Taxes roleFinance Officer job descriptionof the revisions of the Deputy approve own of Ithaca does hereby Town Board of the T, that the esolvedR therefore, be itnow, srecommendation theconcurs with promotional appointment and nd a reclassificationdescriptionjob the to changes ed recommend thethe Personnel & Organization Committee discussed Whereas, ; andSupervisor and Receiver of Taxes to the role of Deputy Finance OfficerDeborah Kelley, Bookkeeper to the ment ofappoint promotionthe recommend Whereas, they further ; and“E” grade of the Office Job Classification systemthe position from “F” grade to and recommend reclassifying responsibilities of the Receiver of TaxesFinance Officer job description to better align with current needs and to include the role and revising the Deputy srecommend and Human Resources Manager Interim Finance Officerhe Whereas, t ; andbeen approved by Tompkins County Civil Service and the following recommended changes haand job descriptions positionsmaintain appropriate titlesaccordance with applicable Civil Service laws, rules and regulations , inTown of Ithaca, the hereasW Approve Promotional Appointmentand ,ositionP Deputy Finance Officer Modifications to theApprove :e - 42 TB Resolution completion of the probationary period as determined by the Town Supervisor.further action by the Town Board if there is successful period associated with this title, with no six (26) week probationary -Resolved, Ms. Anderson will be required to complete a minimum twenty service exam for the position; and be it furtherResolved, the said appointment is a provisional appointment pending the results from the next civil it furthersalary of $100,713.60 in Job Classification “H”, with full time benefits from account A1340.100; and be time salaried position based on 40 hours per week, at the 2025 annual -Resolved, that this will be a full Item 12 salary accounts for the 2025 Budget, andthe Town Finance Officer has reviewed all Whereas for Wages Budget Transfers2025 : Approval of h - 4202TB Resolution y. and Bereavement PolicPolicy, Vacation , Shift Differential,Policy Holiday Policy, Retiree Health Insurance Policy, Longevity Revised Policies: .uniform allowancecell phone reimbursement, safety toed shoe reimbursement and a also receives positions that those in to Resolved, that the Town Board approves extending the value established in the Teamsters Agreement , and be it furtherin the Personnel Manual iesreplace the current policto listed policies revisedthe hereby approvedoes Town Board of the Town of Ithaca Resolved, that the , now, therefore, be itreceives these benefitsOrganization Committee recommends being the same values for any position in the Town that also which the Personnel and reimbursement, safety toed shoe reimbursement and a uniform allowance cell phone Whereas, the Teamsters Collective Bargaining agreement sets certain values for staff, andTown revising them for all policies and recommendthe revised Whereas, the Employee Relations Committee and Personnel & Organization Committee have reviewed several policies have been discussed for changes and improvements, and Public Works Facility and the nit at UWhereas, the Town has been negotiating with the Teamsters everalS-Personnel PoliciesRevised Adoption of - 42TB Resolution increments over the first 5 payrolls of 2025.Resolved, that the Town Board approves of the payment of a $1,000 stipend to be paid out in $200 2025 tax collection season of December 15, 2024, through April 1, 2025; and be it furtherAbby Homer, Administrative Assistant III, as the Deputy Receiver of Taxes, for the appointment of Be it Resolved that the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca hereby ratifies the Receiver of Taxes’ f: Appointment of Deputy Receiver of Taxes for the 2025 -TB Resolution 2024 benefits.Assistant Finance Manager, retroactive to November 12, 2024, with no changes in their wages and Falicchio, Sr. Water Treatment Plant Operator, retroactive to October 1, 2024, and Tina Beckman, Operator, and Megan Specialist (GIS/IT), John T Fleming and Zackary Chaffee, Distributioncompetitive appointments of Jacob Bolten, Geographic Information Systems / Information Technology -Resolved, the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca does hereby ratify SCLIWC’s permanent non retroactive to November 12, 2024, with no changes in their wages and benefits; now therefore be it Treatment Plant Operator, retroactive to October 1, 2024 and Tina Beckman, Assistant Finance Manager erator, and Megan Falicchio, Sr. Water (GIS/IT), John T Fleming and Zackary Chaffee, Distribution Opappointments of Jacob Bolten, Geographic Information Systems / Information Technology Specialist competitive civil service -Whereas, the Commission on December 5, 2024, approved the permanent non Item 12 2,589 Petroleum Products 5110.450 From Description Account sTransferBudget Town Fund-Highway Part 520 Snow Removal –Regular DA5142.100 279 Machinery –Regular DA5130.100 799 Icing-Road De 42.452DA51 From Description Account Budget Transfers Highway Fund 400 Sustainability Planner B8020.120 1,800 Planning –Regular B8020.100 4,000 Board Members B8010.101 3,100 Zoning & Codes –Regular B8010.100 9,300 Planning Study B8020.403 From Description Account Budget Transfers Town-General Part Cemetery –Regular A8810.101 Stormwater –Regular A8540.101 1,050 Parks PW –Regular A7110.101 500 Parks –Regular A7110.100 150 Highway Garage PW –Regular A5132.101 400 Highway Garage –Regular A5132.100 1,200 Highway Super –Regular A5010.100 1,000 School Crossing Guards –Regular A3120.100 900 –Regular A1680.100 Highway Labor (TH) –Regular A1620.101 100 Buildings (TH) –Regular A1620.100 1,000 Clerk –Regular .100410 1,530 Tax Collection –Regular A1330.100 6,900 Accounting –Regular A1316.100 220 Admin-Regular A1220.103 Deputy Supervisor –Regular A1220.101 280 Town Supervisor –Regular A1220.100 900 Justice Court –Regular A1110.100 550 Town Board –Regular A1010.100 500 Budget –Regular A1340.100 16,000 Engineering -Regular A1440.100 353 Contingency Account A1990.499 From Description Account Budget Transfers wide Fund-General Town summarized below: union contract,in light of the new review disclosed certain budgetary expenditures requiring transfersWhereas, this Item 12 .necessaryand modifications, including all other changes deemed appropriate and amendments,transfers, Resolved, that this Town Board authorizes and directs the Town Finance Officer to record all budget 4 Sanitary Sewers –Overtime G8120.101 580 Sanitary Sewers –Regular G8120.100 200 Sewer Admin –Regular G8110.100 1,180 Contingency Account G1990.499 Appropriation Revenue Description Account TransfersBudget FundSewer 750 Transmission/Distribution –Labor F8340.101 310 Water Admin –Regular F8310.100 850 Transmission/Distribution –Regular F8340.100 210 Contingency Account F1990.499 From Description Account Budget Transfers Water Fund 450 Brush & Weeds –Regular DB5140.100 594 Machinery –Regular DB5130.100 350 Perm Improvements –Regular DB5112.100 445 Deputy Highway Super DB5110.101 1,250 General Repairs –Regular DB5110.100 500 Permanent Improve –Overtime DB5112.102 Item 12