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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTB Correspondence 2014TOWN OF ITHACA 215 NORTH TIOGA STREET, ITHACA, N.Y. 14850 www.town.ithaca.ny.us CORRESPONDENCE LISTING January 13, 2014 Please review the following correspondence and indicate, by placing your initials in the right hand column adjacent to the correspondence that you wish to receive a copy. We can forward a copy to you via e-mail or make a hard copy. Please indicate your preference next to your name at the bottom of this form. Correspondence — Item Please initial if you would like to receive a copy 1. Letter of thanks to Judy from United Way for employee contributions 2. Letter of congratulations to Herb from Jean McPheeters 3. Resilient Communities for America award to Town from Sustainable Tompkins 4. Statistical info re Cass Park pool and rink from Ithaca Youth Bureau 5. Letter from Park Foundation with check for Grant #13-527 (Sustainability Plan) 6. Letter from Park Foundation with check for Grant #13-481 (Smart Growth) 7. Master Agreement (needs signatures) for Locally Administered Federal Aid Project PIN 375591 — D034288 / Pedestrian Corridor Study NYS Route 96B (Danby Road) 8. SPCA dog seizure report for November 2013 9. Annual Issuing report for handicapped parking permits 10. INHS Home Matters flyer and donation request 11. 2013 The ECA Reporter 12. Parks & Trails New York donation request 13. CDRC donation request 14. The Workers' Edge Winter 2013 15. NYMIR Fall 2013 16. NYSLRS Update Fall 2013 17. Learning Web Fall 2013 18. Digest of Laws Affection Towns and proposed resolutions from the AOT TOWN OF ITHACA 215 NORTH TIOGA STREET, ITHACA, N.Y. 14850 www.town.ithaca.ny.us CORRESPONDENCE LISTING January 27, 2014 Please review the following correspondence and indicate, by placing your initials in the right hand column adjacent to the correspondence that you wish to receive a copy. We can forward a copy to you via e-mail or make a hard copy. Please indicate your preference next to your name at the bottom of this form. Correspondence — Item 1 1. Notice from NYS TEP Forest Home Drive Walkway not funded 2. Copy of letter to Educational and Governmental Institutions re Public Access through Pegasys INHS Home Matters flyer and donation request 3. Canal New York Flyer Please initial if you would like to receive a copy TOWN OF ITHACA 215 NORTH TIOGA STREET, ITHACA, N.Y. 14850 www.town.ithaca.ny.us CORRESPONDENCE LISTING February 10, 2014 Please review the following correspondence and indicate, by placing your initials in the right hand column adjacent to the correspondence that you wish to receive a copy. We can forward a copy to you via e-mail or make a hard copy. Please indicate your preference next to your name at the bottom of this form. Correspondence — Item 1 1. Assessment — Reminder to set Local Advisory Board of Assessment Review 2. Canalway Trail Times 3. Rural Futures 4. Public Notice — Annual 30 Day Notice to Add Active Farmland to the Agricultural Districts Please initial if you would like to receive a copy TOWN OF ITHACA 215 NORTH TIOGA STREET, ITHACA, N.Y. 14850 www.town.ithaca.ny.us CORRESPONDENCE LISTING February 24, 2014 Please review the following correspondence and indicate, by placing your initials in the right hand column adjacent to the correspondence that you wish to receive a copy. We can forward a copy to you via e-mail or make a hard copy. Please indicate your preference next to your name at the bottom of this form. Correspondence — Item Please initial if you would like to receive a copy 1. Letter to Rich Schoch from Finger Lakes Land Trust re East Ithaca Nature Preserve 2. Letter from Susan Currie, TCPL, in appreciation of funding. 3. Association of Towns budget summary 4. 5. NYSEG Contact phone numbers 6. SPCA dog seizure report 7. Flyer from Barbara Lifton re Town Hall meetings 8. Human Services Coalition Annual Luncheon invite 9. Finger Lakes Land Trust flyers: The Emerald Necklace and Afoot in the Field 10. Canal Clean Sweep Earth Day registration 11. Letter from Cooperative Extension re Community Beautification Program grants 12. Cornell Local Roads Program information 13. Erie Canalway 2013 Annual Report TOWN OF ITHACA 215 NORTH TIOGA STREET, ITHACA, N.Y. 14850 www.town.ithaca.ny.us CORRESPONDENCE LISTING March 11, 2014 Please review the following correspondence and indicate, by placing your initials in the right hand column adjacent to the correspondence that you wish to receive a copy. We can forward a copy to you via e-mail or make a hard copy. Please indicate your preference next to your name at the bottom of this form. Correspondence — Item Please initial if you would like to receive a copy 1. Letter of resignation from Kirk Sigel as chair of ZBA 2. Letter from Jim Semp re proposed development on Troy Road 3. Letter from state re Cayuga Heights Road Bridge over Route 13 4. Letter from Julia Gibson re proposed abandonment of Elm St Ext 5. Letter from Dave Pytcher (and Herb's reply) re fire tax 6. DVD re Constitution Pipeline and Wright Interconnect Projects from FERC 7. The Water Bulletin CSI Winter 2014 newsletter 8. Invite to Cayuga Heights Fire Co. Annual Banquet TOWN OF ITHACA 215 NORTH TIOGA STREET, ITHACA, N.Y. 14850 www.town.ithaca.ny.us CORRESPONDENCE LISTING March 24, 2014 Please review the following correspondence and indicate, by placing your initials in the right hand column adjacent to the correspondence that you wish to receive a copy. We can forward a copy to you via e-mail or make a hard copy. Please indicate your preference next to your name at the bottom of this form. Correspondence — Item Please initial if you would like to receive a copy 1. NYS Comptroller, Establishment of Coddington Rd Water Main Improvement Area w/ project 2. Letter to Jeff Myers, NYS DEC re response to proposal to de -list Cayuga Lake as an impaired water body 3. Letter to NYS Comptroller re assistance to relieve pressure on local property tax 4. Lifelong request for continued funding w/ contract 5. Letter from Gary Stewart, Cornell, re potential projects to benefit both TOI and Cornell 6. SPCA report Feb. 2014 7. Cayuga Lake Watershed Network presentation on Watershed Modeling and Monitoring 8. JYC Annual Report, 2013 9. Lifelong Annual Report 2012 10. Government Fleet 11. Cornell University Police 2013 Annual Security Report 12. Cycling the Erie Canal and Hudson Valley 13. American Veterans Traveling Tribute: Making a Replica Traveling Vietnam Wall 14. Hunt Engineers Winter 2014 15. The Constitution Pipeline Community Grant Program TOWN OF ITHACA 215 NORTH TIOGA STREET, ITHACA, N.Y. 14850 www.town.ithaca.ny.us CORRESPONDENCE LISTING April 7, 2014 Please review the following correspondence and indicate, by placing your initials in the right hand column adjacent to the correspondence that you wish to receive a copy. We can forward a copy to you via e-mail or make a hard copy. Please indicate your preference next to your name at the bottom of this form. Correspondence — Item Please initial if you would like to receive a copy 1 1. Letter from Finger Lakes Land Trust re Frank & Blythe Baldwin property I w/project 2. Association of Towns new Bylaws Revision Committee, requesting comments 3. Letter from Cohen law group soliciting business re Cable Franchise Transfer from Time Warner to Comcast 1 4. Constitution Pipeline Company Update March 2014 1 1 I 5. Association of Towns corrections to Directory of Town Officials TOWN OF ITHACA 215 NORTH TIOGA STREET, ITHACA, N.Y. 14850 www.town.ithaca.ny.us CORRESPONDENCE LISTING April 28, 2014 Please review the following correspondence and indicate, by placing your initials in the right hand column adjacent to the correspondence that you wish to receive a copy. We can forward a copy to you via e-mail or make a hard copy. Please indicate your preference next to your name at the bottom of this form. Correspondence — Item Please initial if you would like to receive a copy 1. Coddington Road Community Center 2. Letter from Brian Kolb re receipt of Res 2014-056 re Draft Energy Plan 3. Letter from Jay Franklin re tax exemption as regards to Green Buildings 4. SPCA dog seizure report for March 5. Letter from NYS DEC re FEMA's Risk MAP Discovery process 6. Invitations from the following agencies: • LIFE 2014: Low -Income Forum on Energy • Family & Children's annual celebration • Erie Canalway: Where Canal Meets Commercial Corridot • TCAD: 2014 Annual Report to the Community • CIVIC: Gala 2014 • Downtown Ithaca Alliance 2014 Annual Meeting 7. Annual Meeting of the Cayuga Medical Center Corporate Membership 8. Parks & Trails New York request for membership 9. NYS & LRS Employer Forum Spring 2014 TOWN OF ITHACA 215 NORTH TIOGA STREET, ITHACA, N.Y. 14850 www.town.ithaca.ny.us CORRESPONDENCE LISTING May 12, 2014 Please review the following correspondence and indicate, by placing your initials in the right hand column adjacent to the correspondence that you wish to receive a copy. We can forward a copy to you via e-mail or make a hard copy. Please indicate your preference next to your name at the bottom of this form. Correspondence — Item Please initial if you would like to receive a copy 1. Town of Ithaca v Time Warner Entertainment, summons 2. Letter from Guy Krogh re Green Legacy Tree Consultants 3. Letter from to Susan Ottenweller, Better Housing for Tompkins County, in support of Tompkins County Homeownership Program 4. Letter from Laberge Group re Consolidated Funding Application for grants 5. Invitation to INHS annual meeting 6. Invitation to Historic Ithaca Annual Preservation Awards 7. Invitation to Tompkins Community Action annual meeting 8. The Workers' Edge Spring 2014 TOWN OF ITHACA 215 NORTH TIOGA STREET, ITHACA, N.Y. 14850 www.town.ithaca.ny.us CORRESPONDENCE LISTING June 9, 2014 Please review the following correspondence and indicate, by placing your initials in the right hand column adjacent to the correspondence that you wish to receive a copy. We can forward a copy to you via e-mail or make a hard copy. Please indicate your preference next to your name at the bottom of this form. Correspondence — Item Please initial if you would like to receive a copy 1. Notice of Claim: Pelto v SCLIWC etc 2. Letter from Chris Mueller, Time Warner, re proposed franchise agreement 3. Letter to John Lampman re support for county's request for funding of pedestrian/cycling facilities along Pine Tree Rd 4. Letter from Kristen Wells, Gadabout, re dismay over cutting funding 5. Letter from Ernest Exposite, 149 & 151 Whitetail, re flooding caused by town 6. SPCA dog seizure report for April 7. V. of Lansing proposed zoning change 8. Invitation to CIVIC Cayuga Birthplace center 9. NYS Urban Forestry Council conference info 10. Lifelong Annual Report 11. IPEI newsletter 12. NYS Legislative Commission on Rural Resources Spring 2014 newsletter 13. TCAD 2014 Annual Report 14. Parks Trails New York 2013 Annual Report 15. CSI 2013 Annual Report TOWN OF ITHACA 215 NORTH TIOGA STREET, ITHACA, N.Y. 14850 www.town.ithaca.ny.us CORRESPONDENCE LISTING June 23, 2014 Please review the following correspondence and indicate, by placing your initials in the right hand column adjacent to the correspondence that you wish to receive a copy. We can forward a copy to you via e-mail or make a hard copy. Please indicate your preference next to your name at the bottom of this form. Correspondence — Item 1. Email from Resident opposed to Troy Rd Development 2. Notice from NYS DEC re.: Tree Inventory Grant — not chosen 3. Letter from H Engman to NYS Energy Research & Development Authority re.: IAWWTF upgrade 4. Letter and report from Comcast re.: TWC Franchise 1 5. SPCA dog seizure report for May 1 6. Parks & Trails 2013 Annual Report 7. Please initial if you would like to receive a copy TOWN OF ITHACA 215 NORTH TIOGA STREET, ITHACA, N.Y. 14850 www.town.ithaca.ny.us CORRESPONDENCE LISTING July 18, 2014 Please review the following correspondence and indicate, by placing your initials in the right hand column adjacent to the correspondence that you wish to receive a copy. We can forward a copy to you via e-mail or make a hard copy. Please indicate your preference next to your name at the bottom of this form. Correspondence — Item Please initial if you would like to receive a copy 1. Letter to Comcast re merger between Comcast and Time Warner 2. Letter from Herb authorizing SolarCity to act as his agent regarding electrical usage and demand history to design photovoltaic system 3. Letter from NYS Public Service Commission re Order Requiring Risk Assessments and Remediation of NY Gas Facilities 4. Letter from Abby Ambatola re development of affordable housing in Ithaca 5. Email from Terry Garahan re Fitz-Gibbons's dogs barking 6. Letter from Terry Garahan to Fitz-Gibbons's re dogs barking 7. Letter from Andrew Fitz -Gibbons to Merrill Tyson re dogs not barking 8. Letter from Tyson Merrill to Fitz-Gibbons's re dogs barking 9. Email from Tyson Merrill re Fitz-Gibbons's dogs barking 10. SPCA report 11. Invitation Cornell Business & Technology Park Party by the Pond 12. Invitation to ICLEI Work Congress 2015 13. Better Housing 2013 Annual Report 14. Mercy Flight Central requrest for donation TOWN OF ITHACA 215 NORTH TIOGA STREET, ITHACA, N.Y. 14850 www.town.ithaca.ny.us CORRESPONDENCE LISTING July 28, 2014 Please review the following correspondence and indicate, by placing your initials in the right hand column adjacent to the correspondence that you wish to receive a copy. We can forward a copy to you via e-mail or make a hard copy. Please indicate your preference next to your name at the bottom of this form. Correspondence — Item 1 1. Public hearing notice for Town of Ulysses Zoning Law 2. Cooperative Extension Farm City Day invite 3. CIVIC 2013 Annual Report and Gala 2014 invite 4. Ithaca Fire & Rescue newsletter 5. TCAT Draft 2015 Operating and Capital Budget invite Please initial if you would like to receive a copy TOWN OF ITHACA 215 NORTH TIOGA STREET, ITHACA, N.Y. 14850 www.town.ithaca.ny.us CORRESPONDENCE LISTING August 25, 2014 Please review the following correspondence and indicate, by placing your initials in the right hand column adjacent to the correspondence that you wish to receive a copy. We can forward a copy to you via e-mail or make a hard copy. Please indicate your preference next to your name at the bottom of this form. Correspondence — Item 1 1. Candlewyck Park v Tompkins County Assessment re assessment review 2. Afoot in the Field: A Resource for Conservation Landowners in the Finger Lakes Region, Summer 2014 3. Community Environmental Legal Defense Fund, offer to help craft local civil rights laws to ban fracking 4. Please initial if you would like to receive a copy TOWN OF ITHACA 215 NORTH TIOGA STREET, ITHACA, N.Y. 14850 www.town.ithaca.ny.us CORRESPONDENCE LISTING August 25, 2014 Please review the following correspondence and indicate, by placing your initials in the right hand column adjacent to the correspondence that you wish to receive a copy. We can forward a copy to you via e-mail or make a hard copy. Please indicate your preference next to your name at the bottom of this form. Correspondence — Item 1. Candlewyck Park (Brooklane 10, LLC et al) v Tompkins County Department of Assessment re assessment review 1 2. TCAT 2015 Draft Budget 3. Afoot in the Field: A Resource for Conservation Landowners in the Finger Lakes Region, Summer 2014 4. Community Environmental Legal Defense Fund, offer to help craft local civil rights laws to ban fracking 5. NYMIR 2013 Annual Report 6. Please initial if you would like to receive a copy TOWN OF ITHACA 215 NORTH TIOGA STREET, ITHACA, N.Y. 14850 www.town.ithaca.ny.us CORRESPONDENCE LISTING September 8, 2014 Please review the following correspondence and indicate, by placing your initials in the right hand column adjacent to the correspondence that you wish to receive a copy. We can forward a copy to you via e-mail or make a hard copy. Please indicate your preference next to your name at the bottom of this form. Correspondence — Item Please initial if you would like to receive a copy 1. Letter from Diana Graser re Route 79 traffic safety concerns 2. Letter from Kathleen Schlather, Human Services Coalition, re request for funding 3. Emails between Herb and Joshua Peluso re speeding on Westhaven Rd 4. Emails between Herb and Tom Tordel, Jr, re fire department budget 5. SPCA Report 6. The Workers' Edge 7. From Poverty to Opportunity Tour, Tompkins Community Action 8. Topics in Urban Forestry Management 9. TCAT 2013 Yearbook TOWN OF ITHACA 215 NORTH TIOGA STREET, ITHACA, N.Y. 14850 www.town.ithaca.ny.us CORRESPONDENCE LISTING September 22, 2014 Please review the following correspondence and indicate, by placing your initials in the right hand column adjacent to the correspondence that you wish to receive a copy. We can forward a copy to you via e-mail or make a hard copy. Please indicate your preference next to your name at the bottom of this form. Correspondence — Item 1. Petition to lower speed limit on Hanshaw Road from Warren Road to Sapsucker Woods Road 2. SPCA Report 3. Postcard from Joel Malina to Herb 4. Fall 2014 newsletter from NYS and Local Retirement System Please initial if you would like to receive a copy TOWN OF ITHACA 215 NORTH TIOGA STREET, ITHACA, N.Y. 14850 www.town.ithaca.ny.us CORRESPONDENCE LISTING October 02, 2014 Please review the following correspondence and indicate, by placing your initials in the right hand column adjacent to the correspondence that you wish to receive a copy. We can forward a copy to you via e-mail or make a hard copy. Please indicate your preference next to your name at the bottom of this form. Correspondence — Item Please initial if you would like to receive a copy 1. TC Highway submission to State of a Petition to lower speed limit on Hanshaw Road from Warren Road to Sapsucker Woods Road 2. NYS Comptroller's Fiscal Stress Monitoring Results for 2013 3. Letter from Mahlon Perkins, Esq re.: Briarwoods II and response 4. Letter from David Stotz — Complaint re.: ditches in Clearview neighborhood 5. Letter from Congressman Reed re.: Fracking and the Finger Lakes 6. TC IDA Public Hearing notice for Lansing Bin Optics TOWN OF ITHACA 215 NORTH TIOGA STREET, ITHACA, N.Y. 14850 www.town.ithaca.ny.us CORRESPONDENCE LISTING October 20, 2014 Please review the following correspondence and indicate, by placing your initials in the right hand column adjacent to the correspondence that you wish to receive a copy. We can forward a copy to you via e-mail or make a hard copy. Please indicate your preference next to your name at the bottom of this form. Correspondence — Item Please initial if you would like to receive a copy 1. Letter from Svante Myrick re request for continued funding of parks 2. Letter from Thomas Schickel requesting presentation to TB by Maguire Family Enterprises for possible PDZ on Elmira Road 3. Letter from Diana Graser, DOT, re investigation into speed limit change on Hanshaw Rd 4. Summary appraisal report of Baldwin property on Pine Tree and Snyder Hill Roads 5. Letters from residents in support of town funding for city parks and recreation 6. Invite to FLLT Aldo Leopold Society reception 7. FLLT Annual Program Summary 2012-2013 8. INHS 2013 report 9. TOWN OF ITHACA 215 NORTH TIOGA STREET, ITHACA, N.Y. 14850 www.town.ithaca.ny.us CORRESPONDENCE LISTING November 10, 2014 Please review the following correspondence and indicate, by placing your initials in the right hand column adjacent to the correspondence that you wish to receive a copy. We can forward a copy to you via e-mail or make a hard copy. Please indicate your preference next to your name at the bottom of this form. Please initial if you would like to Correspondence — Item receive a copy 1. Letter from Duncan Bell in support of the town supporting Cass & Stewart Parks and the Youth Bureau programs 1 2. Dog Control Officer Inspection Report 1 3. CSI newsletter, The Water Bulletin Fall 2014 1 1 TOWN OF ITHACA 215 NORTH TIOGA STREET, ITHACA, N.Y. 14850 www.town.ithaca.ny.us CORRESPONDENCE LISTING November 10, 2014 Please review the following correspondence and indicate, by placing your initials in the right hand column adjacent to the correspondence that you wish to receive a copy. We can forward a copy to you via e-mail or make a hard copy. Please indicate your preference next to your name at the bottom of this form. Please initial if you would like to Correspondence — Item receive a copy 1. Letter from Duncan Bell in support of the town supporting Cass & Stewart Parks and the Youth Bureau programs 1 2. Dog Control Officer Inspection Report 1 3. CSI newsletter, The Water Bulletin Fall 2014 1 1 TOWN OF ITHACA 215 NORTH TIOGA STREET, ITHACA, N.Y. 14850 www.town.ithaca.ny.us CORRESPONDENCE LISTING December 8, 2014 Please review the following correspondence and indicate, by placing your initials in the right hand column adjacent to the correspondence that you wish to receive a copy. We can forward a copy to you via e-mail or make a hard copy. Please indicate your preference next to your name at the bottom of this form. Correspondence — Item Please initial if you would like to receive a copy 1. Letter from Jim Weber to Bernie Hutchins denying tool damage claim 2. Letter from Chris Olney, Finger Lakes Land Trust, re first annual conservation easement monitoring visit to Baldwin property 3. Letter from Diana Graser, NYS DOT, re Route 79 and Honness Lane safety check 4. Email from Kathy Hildreth, Grayhaven Motel, re support for proposed Maguire dealership on Elmira Road 5. Town of Lansing Public Hearing Notice for proposed amendments to land use ordinance 6. Tompkins County Legislature adoption of resolution "Declaring Freedom from Domestic Violence as a Human Right' 7. Dog seizure report for October 8. NYMIR Fall 2014 9. Lifelong request for additional funding TOWN OF ITHACA 215 NORTH TIOGA STREET, ITHACA, N.Y. 14850 www.town.ithaca.ny.us CORRESPONDENCE LISTING December 31, 2014 Please review the following correspondence and indicate, by placing your initials in the right hand column adjacent to the correspondence that you wish to receive a copy. We can forward a copy to you via e-mail or make a hard copy. Please indicate your preference next to your name at the bottom of this form. Correspondence — Item 1. Email from Sara Hess re IDA and TCAD policies and building codes in relation to energy efficiency 2. DEC Sewage Pollution Right to Know Act (SPRTK) registration 3. SPCA dog seizure report for November 4. Sunset Grill change of stock ownership & liquor license 1 5. Certificate of Completion of continuing education — Jim Salk 7. Please initial if you would like to receive a copy STATE OF NEW YORK DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AL.BANY, N.Y. 12232 WWW.DOT.NY.GOY JOAN MCDONALD COMMISSIONER Herb Engman, Town Supervisor Town of Ithaca 215 North Tioga St. Ithaca, NY 14850 January 16, 2014 Dear Supervisor Engman: ANDREw M.CVOMO GOVERNOR We thank you for your interest in the Transportation Enhancement Program (TEP). The selection process for the Program has been complete and I regret to inform you that the project application submitted by the Town of Ithaca for Forest Home Drive Walkxvay was not selected for funding. 'AII'"'* The application process was extremely competitive and included many meritorious projects. Requests for funding far exceeded available funds, and, consequently, we were unable to fund all the project applications submitted for consideration. This will be the last TEP application round, as the program was not continued under the current surface transportation act, Moving Ahcad for Progress in the 21" Century (MAP-21).Your project, however, may be c 1 i Bible for funding through a similar program created. by MAP-21, the Transportation AI(crnucivcs Program (TAP), the initial application round for which we anticipate will be announced in early 2014. If you have any questions, please contact \om- N 'SDOT Region 3 Transportation Enhancement Program Coordinator, Ike Achufusi. Your participation in the TEP application process is greatly appreciated. Thank you for your time and effort. Sincerely, Ronald L. Epstein Chief Financial Officer S Lid Finger Lakes Land Trust 202 East Court Street FP3 12 20114 Ithaca, New York 14850 �G Tel: (607) 275-9487 / Fax: (607) 275-0037 FTOVP t� OF iTl .ACA 117co m«a'9ae zi orking to protect the nntitrial integrity of tlae Finger Lakes Region. February 7, 2014 Mr. Richard Schoch, Parks Maintenance Manager Town of Ithaca 215 North Tioga Street Ithaca, NY 14850 Dear Rich; It was a pleasure to meet you the other day (February 4) at the new addition to the Town of Ithaca's East Ithaca Nature Preserve, which was recently donated to the Town by Frank and Blythe Baldwin. I was glad to have a chance to see the property myself for the first time, and here about the proposed management plans for the property. As you know, the Finger Lakes Land Trust holds a conservation on this parcel, and as the director of Stewardship I am the primary contact person here at the Land Trust for conservation easement landowners. My primary responsibilities in regard to the conservation easement on this property will be to conduct annual monitoring visits (typically with advance notice to either you or Supervisor En(,ni,,tn, as you prefer); and to review any plans you might have for the property to make sure that everything is in keeping N ith the terms, conditions, and limitations put in place by the conservation easement. In that regard, I ask that you please send me a copy of the management plan for the property after it has been reviewed and approved by the Town. Please feel free to contact me at any time. Sincerely, Chris Olney, Director of Stewardship cc. Herb Engman, Town Supervisor Recycled Paper Email: infO@fllt.org 'Website: www.fllt.org TOMPIQNS COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY February 11, 2014 Herb Engman Town of Ithaca 215 N. Tioga St. Ithaca, NY 14850 Dear Herb, NAVIGATING A SEA OF RESOURCES I'm writing with heartfelt thanks for the wonderful and much appreciated support from the Town of Ithaca. We have used this funding for our Sunday hours at the Tompkins County Public Library. ,...N, The community we serve truly appreciates the Sunday hours and each Sunday we are open, there is a crowd waiting to come in. Additionally, being open allows us to offer wonderful programs and we collaborate with many organizations to bring our community cultural, educational and civic programs. rmz We would love to thank you by offering you and our Town Officials a "behind the scenes" tour of TCPL and to learn more about what we bring to our community. We would love to have you visit so that you can see how much your support means. On behalf the community who values and uses our Library, thank you to the Town of Ithaca. usan Currie, Director Tompkins County Public Library 101 East Green Street Ithaca, NY 14850 101 EAST GREEN STREET, ITHACA, Nr.w YO RK 14850-5613 • PHONE. 607 272 4557 0 FAx 272 8111 • www.7'cPL.0RG IA�e "n%k ASSOCIATION OF TOWNS OF THE GERALD K. (DEIST STATE OF NEW YORK LORI A. MITHEN-DeMASI Exerutiue Director I Treasurer Counsel 150 State Street KIMBERLY A. SPLAIN Albany, NY 12207 MICHAE, L E. KENNEALLY, JR, Deputy Director Associate Counsel Telephone SARAH B. BRANCATELLA Area Code 518 — 465-7933 Associate Counsel Fax#! 518 — 465-0724 MURRAY M. JAROS Special Counsel February 11, 2014 Dear Supervisor: Enclosed please find a summary of the Association of Towns budget for 2014. I regret that due to an oversight, the enclosed summary, which is provided for your information was not sent earlier. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate t�ontact me. Ve ly Yours, /it-oo-- Gerald K. Ge'-- Executive Director �3 z 2814 2014 BUDGET THE ASSOCIATION OF TOWNS OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK REVENUE MEMBERSHIP DUES 830,000.00 ANNUAL MEETING 181,250.00 INTEREST EARNINGS 45,000.00 SPECIAL SCHOOLS 100,000.00 PUBLICATIONS 45,000.00 NYMIR/WORKERS COMP. 830,000.00 OTHER - TOTAL REVENUE 2,031,250.00 EXPENDITURES OFFICE EXPENSES 40,000.00 ,�►, OFFICE EQUIPT 30,000.00 RENT 90,000.00 GENERAL POSTAGE 15,000.00 TELEPHONE 7,500.00 PUBLICATIONS 150,000.00 SALARIES 950,000.00 NYS RETIREMENT 115,000.00 HEALTH INSURANCE 110,000.00 INSURANCE OTHER 6,500.00 NATaT 45,000.00 ANNUAL MEETING 235,000.00 EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE 45,000.00 HEARINGS, MTGS, LOBBYING 125,000.00 NYMIR/WORKERS COMP. 2,250.00 SPECIAL SCHOOLS 65,000.00 OTHER - TOTAL EXPENDITURES 2,031,250.00 n e"N '�d!LLxlud% d STATE OF NEW YORK DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION REGION 3 333 EAST WASHINGTON STREET SYRACUSE, NY 13202 www.dot.ny.gov CARL F. FORD, P.E. REGIONAL DIRECTOR February 21, 2014 Town of Ithaca 215 Tioga St Ithaca, NY 14850 Dear: Paulette Terwilliger, Town Clerk JOAN MCDONALD COMMISSIONER The New York State Department of Transportation is designing a project to rehabilitate the Cayuga Heights Road Bridge over Route 13. The proposed scope of work is bridge deck removal and replacement. During construction, alternating one-way traffic will be maintained on -site using temporary traffic signals. Construction is scheduled for the 2015 construction season subject to the availability of funds. You are invited to attend the upcoming Project Open House scheduled for Wednesday February 26 at the Village of Lansing Village Hall, 2405 North Triphammer Road, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Department representatives will be at this meeting to answer your questions and take your comments. If you have any questions regarding this upcoming open house or project please contact the Project Manager, Cynthia Bell, P.E. at (315) 428-4348. Sincerely, GEORGE A. DOUCETTE, JR., P.E. Regional Design Engineer Paulette Terwilliger From: Kirk M. Sigel <kmsigel@ksx.com> Sent: Wednesday, February 26, 201412:34 PM To: Herb Engman; Paulette Terwilliger Cc: Lori Kofoid; Bruce Bates; Susan Brock; Bill King; ckdecker4@hotmail.com; jrd29 @cornell.edu; cjung@twcny.rr.com; robrosen78@gmail.com Subject: ZBA Chair Hello All, am resigning as Chair of the ZBA, effective immediately. I would like to continue as a regular member of the ZBA. I have been thinking about this for the past year or so, and feel that now is the time to do it. Fortunately, we have a very good group of ZBA members. I am confident that Rob, our current vice -chair, or any of our other members would do an excellent job as chair. Sincerely, Kirk Sigel /'\ Paulette Terwilliger From: Herb Engman Sent: Wednesday, February 26, 2014 3:56 PM To: Jim Semp Cc: Paulette Terwilliger; Susan Ritter Subject: RE: Proposed Troy Rd. Housing Development - and associated request for PDZ re- zoning Jim, thanks for the thoughtful message. Some of the items you mention (traffic, storm water runoff) would be covered by any SEQR review. Classification of the property in question has perplexed both the Comprehensive Plan Committee, staff and Town Board members to date. The site is in a gray area, not fitting easily into any one slot. TCAT service is a touchy subject. The Town has wanted more targeted bus service and whether the "build it and they (TCAT) will come" approach would work is unknown. Student housing is also a touchy subject and may require more thinking about changes in law that could legally restrict who can live in certain housing. Again, thanks for the input and we will certainly have many more conversations about this site over time. Herb Herbert J. Engman Town Supervisor Town of Ithaca 215 North Tioga Street eamp4haca, NY 14850 .307) 273-1721 Ext. 125 From: Jim Semp [mailto:jimsemp@yahoo.com] Sent: Tuesday, February 25, 2014 12:48 PM To: Herb Engman; Bill Goodman; Rich DePaolo; Rod Howe; T Hunter; Nick Goldsmith; P Leary; Eric Levine; Susan Ritter; Dan Tasman; Mike Smith; Chris Balestra; Sandy Polce Cc: Fred Wilcox Subject: Proposed Troy Rd. Housing Development - and associated request for PDZ re -zoning Dear Town of Ithaca Town Board Members, Planning Committee Members, Planning Board Members, Planning Department Staff, and Sustainability Planner: Herb Engman, Supervisor; Bill Goodhew, Deputy Supervisor; Rich DePaulo, Planning Committee Chair; Rod Howe; Tee -Ann Hunter; Pat Leary; Eric Levine; Susan Ritter, Director of Planning; Dan Tasman, Senior Planner; Mike Smith, Environmental Planner; Christine Balestra, Planner; Sandy Polce, Secretary; and Nick Goldsmith, Sustainability Planner; Fred Wilcox, Hollis Erb, John Beach, Jon Bosak, Yvonne Fogarty, Joseph Haefeli, Linda Robinson Collins, Paula Wedemeyer My name is Jim Semp and, historically, I've rarely been involved in depth with issues before the Town Board of Ithaca or its committees or boards. I have been a Town of �'thaca resident since 2005, currently residing at 302 East King Rd., and a Tompkins County resident since 1989. 1 am a small business owner and father, and a member and Deacon of the First Presbyterian Church in Ithaca. I am college educated at SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry, B.S. 1985, and Cornell University, I M.S. 1995, Natural Resources Department, major in water resources management. My most recent interaction with some of you was that I commented on the Town of Ithaca Development Master Plan regarding set back requirements from streams. Two weeks ago, by way of being informed by an Ithaca Journal newspaper article and then attendance at the Town of Ithaca Board meeting, my neighbors and I became aware of proposed housing development plans for an approximately 85 acre lot on the east side of Troy Rd., between Coddington and East King Roads. At the meeting, a presentation was made by the developers and architect for an approximately 216 unit housing development comprised of single family, condo and rental buildings designed in clusters with some open space. I will begin by stating that my neighbors and I have always known that residential homes would someday be built on this property. That is not the objection at all. The neighbors in the area, and I think I can speak for them, and I believe that this proposed residential housing development is: - out of line with the Town of Ithaca master plan which calls for nodal, sustainable development at the existing transportation nodes. On South Hill in the town, that area has been identified as the intersection of East King Rd. and NYS Rt. 96B, as it has the transportation infrastructure necessary and in keeping with such development, including a TCAT route. out of keeping with the character of the surrounding neighborhood. Furthermore, the following 3 main points are crucial to your understanding of the perspective of the South Hill neighbors in this area of the town and how we view this proposed development on Troy Rd. that would require re -zoning: 1) Zoning law for apartments in the Town of Ithaca, regarding numbers of "unrelated persons" (which, as you may know, is code for students in Ithaca; a college town) to be allowed is a central problem to be addressed regarding this proposed development on Troy Rd.. This area of South Hill in the Town of Ithaca has existing, ongoing problems with the rowdy behavior of the many teenage and young twenty -something undergraduate students living in "group home" style duplex apartments on Troy Rd., in particular, those owned by Ron Ronsvale and Heritage Apartments. These apartments may have upwards of 6 to 10 unrelated undergrad students living in these duplex apartments, and are located along the west side of Troy Rd. extending north down from the intersection with E. King Rd. I can produce documentation of multiple agencies of police being called to the series of apartments near the corner of E. King Rd and Troy Rd. only to be met by an army of screaming, bottle -throwing revelers in the wee hours, exiting these properties marching down Troy Rd. ,••.The Troy Rd. developers, according to the architect's preliminary plans as presented to ,he Town Board, propose 1 and 2 bedroom apartments to be located in what may be considered an almost "dormitory style" arrangement of 8 -12 apartments per building. Our fear is that these, with a standard of "no more than two unrelated tenants per apartment" (as was mentioned at the T of I Board meeting where this matter was 2 discussed briefly, after being brought up by Tee -Ann Hunter, during questioning of the ^developers, who said they would "be willing to tolerate this standard, the same as EcoVillage") will allow these entire buildings, as proposed, to be rented to undergraduate college students. Q: How will you prevent this from happening? A: If this is the standard, then you won't be able to prevent this. Conclusion: Ithaca College should make their own accommodations for housing their undergraduate students, by expanding their on -campus housing options. Development on Troy Rd. should be confined to single family homes, and also duplex and condo residences, similar to those in the Deer Run development (where college student problems have historically not occurred) without approval of a new PDZ. 2) Public Transportation in the form of a TCAT route for this area of South Hill in the Town of Ithaca is a must and a deal breaker for the proposed PDZ. The existing transportation infrastructure will not support all the extra cars and traffic. There is nothing sustainable about this development except that, perhaps, it may have the appearance of an "EcoVillage". In the face of climate change being a scientifically accepted fact, public transportation in conjunction with this new PDZ is non-negotiable. The neighbors could get behind a sustainable housing project only if a new TCAT loop around Ithaca College, Coddington Rd. to Troy Rd. to East King Rd. to NYS Rt. ,,, ,,p6B, could be established in complete conjunction with approval. Currently, South Hill .s the poor orphan of public transportation. We had our Coddington Rd. route terminated 3 years ago, while Cornell kept all the TCAT routes to east hill. Currently, south hillers have two TCAT routes: 1) the Ithaca College (IC) loop that starts at Green Street downtown, goes up Hudson St. and Coddington Rd. , goes right into the back entrance of IC (Grant Egbert Drive), continues through IC and exits the front entrance of IC at NYS Rt. 96B, and returns to downtown; and 2) the 96B route that starts at Green St. continues uphill via S. Aurora St and NYS Rt. 96B, to Danby and then back down again, making multiple stops along the way. In light of these documented recent cutbacks to TCAT routes, coupled with recent action by the Town of Ithaca Board to retract the town's funding for TCAT in this year's budget, we find it difficult to believe that TCAT would seriously consider expanding bus service to this area, unless perhaps a written request was made jointly by Ithaca College, the Town of Ithaca Board, and the Tompkins County Legislature, and even then such a request would be in question and open to extended and lengthy deliberation. 3) For the downhill neighbors of this proposed development: drainage concerns, in an era of climate change bringing extreme weather events, including major episodic ,rainfall events, as we have increasingly witnessed locally, regionally and worldwide are a major concern. The soils in the proposed development area are very shallow to shale bedrock on South Hill. What system will be put in place to handle the more frequent epic runoff events that are forecast for the era of climate change? Ponds? Runoff basins? The downhill glens on the site, as mentioned at the board meeting, are quite 3 beautiful but they will become unmanageable raging brown torrents of runoff water for those living downhill if drainage is not addressed properly. The architects preliminary Jite drawing calls for smaller house lots extending right up to the north line (downhill edge) of this property. Where is all the water going to be mitigated? We do not purport to be experts, My college training in water resources at Cornell and hydrology at the SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry in Syracuse informs these statements; 216 units is perhaps over twice as many units that should be considered for this parcel of land, which at best should be restricted to less than 100 housing units, maximum. In conclusion, while the developer and architect touted good experience, including the architect's work at EcoVillage in Ithaca, there is much about the proposed development that is troubling and, frankly, unsustainable in nature. Unfortunately, after closer examination, there is not much "Eco" to this proposal that warrants a PDZ like the original EcoVillage and its 2 subsequent expansions. You can quote me: "I know EcoVillage, I have friends who live at EcoVillage, this is no EcoVillage'. Thank you very much for your time, for reading this lengthy letter all the way through, and for your thoughtful consideration. ,,,.4 look forward to hearing from you soon! Thanks again. Jim Semp - uphill abutting neighbor 49.-1-30 302 E. King Rd. Ithaca, NY 14850 jimsemp@yahoo.com 607-227-4727 4 /C7 G.-CP..[1 1 1V T2��� - i c cl- �-j cA.,d etc. li O u--il -7 10- I , �7ey f Qf & I d. -7 t P-) 7-17 77 -7,)l--CZ-Y opF ka i.L-�(7 GL_�i�ti C E? 1 v` E' 'i' '--..._► Cy _ CIO) Ci-44 1. f J r-e ?l C Fri _' 4- P f } _ C2.77" e C, e_ i s L L 1 To: Town of Ithaca F� 215 N. Tioga St Ithaca, N.Y. 14850 Attention: Herb Engman, Town Supervisor Mr. Engman, In reviewing my tax information this year I found that again the Ithaca fire charges are outlandish to say the least. I noticed that the total charges are 3, 369,674.00. With an increase of 11 %. This is 27.2 % of the total tax charge. How can this possibly be proper ? As a business man of many years I question the logic of these charges. Is anyone reviewing these figures and challenging the level of expense ? Come on Herb........ take charge and fix some of these things. It's easy to get things done when you can just increase the income ........... business men can't do that... Regards, Dave Pytcher ; -3 `� �9 J\ ®J 134 Simsbury Dr. e� Ithaca, N.Y. 14850 �,`�c`" XV R V/ L U o `� �w cc: Mary Anne Mariotti, Acting Director, Local Programs Bureau Diane L. Kenneally, Acting Director, Office of Integrated Modal Services Town of Ithaca Forest Home Drive Walkway Ike Achufusi (0*0) 321, TOWN OF ITHACA � ��- 215 N. Tioga Street, Ithaca, N.Y. 14850 yo www.town.ithacamy.us Town Supervisor (607) 273.1721, Ext 125 ; HEiiclman4- tokvn.ithaca.ny.us TOWN CLERK (607) 273-1721 PUBLIC WORKS (607) 273-1656 ENGINEERING (607) 273-1747 PLANNING (607) 273-1747 70NING (607) 273-1783 FAX (607) 273-1704 March 3, 2014 Dave Pytcher 134 Simsbury Drive Ithaca, NY 14850 Dear Dave, Thanks for your letter concerning the fire protection component of the Town tax bill. When I first became town supervisor I was immediately forced to negotiate a new fire ccrnlract with the City of Ithaca. (Our other contract, with the Village of Cayuga Heights, has never been a problem.) Being inexperienced, I managed to save only $50,000 per year, but even that has resulted in a savings of $250,000 over the five years of the AWNW141 contract. Mayor Svante Myrick and I later agreed to fire department cost reductions, but Common Council put them right back in. We even investigated a joint, City -Town fire department, but were told that was illegal according to State law. The Town Board and I have studied the issue intensively. We have learned that our options are severely limited by NYS's antiquated laws. Unlike cities and villages, towns may not run fire departments or even own fire stations. We can have independent fire districts, with still another independent taxing authority, or we can contract with other fire departments as we do now. Having independent, volunteer fire departments is a real challenL,c these days because of lack of volunteers, but they might be our last, best option. Our fire contract with the City expires at the end of this year, so we will be negotiating soon. We may have to close fire stations if we want serious reductions in cost. I think the role of fire departments must be totally redesigned. Fewer than 7% of calls are actually for fires. Most are for emergency medical calls. Since we have Bangs Ambulance locally, the City and Town should focus more on the limited number of fires and the responsibility of code inspections that limit those fires. Again, thanks for your feedback and I hope more people impress upon the City the need for reducing fire department costs. Si�rely erbert 1. Engman Town Supervisor ti Cornell University �-, N,;" _ d Government and �Community Relations March 10, 2014 Mr. Herbert Engman Town of Ithaca Board Ithaca Town Hall 215 North Tioga Street Ithaca, New York 14850 Dear Supervisor Engman, Community Relations 110 Day Hall Ithaca, New York 14853-2801 t. 607.255.5348 f. 607.255.5396 ;. R I'm writing on behalf of the University's senior staff off of Cornell's request, and your response, on potential projects that could benefit both the Town of Ithaca and Cornell. These were discussed among various members of Cornell administration and staff. Some of these topics should be agenda topics at our first Town-CU meeting, date to be determined. We'll follow up on scheduling that session soonest. Off the items on your .Ian. 28 send: • Our Real Estate department has had conversations with developers about interest in developing housing in the East Hill Plaza area that may prove fruitful. Regarding Cradit Farm Drive, there is some potential interest on campus for a study of this road and related vehicle- and pedestrian -circulation patterns. As you know, Cradit Farm Drive terminates at its east end with Pleasant Grove Road, a county road, and at its west end with Thurston Avenue, a city street, and thus will require that multiple jurisdictions are engaged in the conversation. Our Transportation Planner, Tanya Husick, will also check with her campus colleagues involved with planning and transportation issues to see what our current thinking is related to this project and I will get back to you. • Regarding workforce housing, CU's Real Estate Dept. has been seeking opportunities to make some of our lands available to local and regional developers for the purpose of housing development. To that end, Cornell has signed a deal with INHS to sell them approximately 10 acres of prime residential land at below market rate in the Eastwood Commons area of the Town of Ithaca. Their intent is to build up to 48 units of "for sale" ,..,, workforce housing to those who meet the income criteria. In addition to exploring options for the development and redevelopment of the East Hill Plaza into a more residentially diverse neighborhood that will create a livable/walkable community close to campus. Cornell University is an equal opportunity; affirmative action educator and employer. • Q a,:M Cornell has other lands throughout the community which can be made available for residential purposes as market conditions permit. The university committed $200,000 for six years to the Community Housing Fund, which has been distributed to various developers to help in their efforts to provide housing throughout the County. • Cornell's Office of Community Relations will make a financial contribution to the reestablishment of the Hasbrouck Memorial Bench. Regarding Emerson/Chain Works, as Tom Schryver mentioned at the March 5 session on Town of Ithaca economic development session, Cornell is open to viable proposals tied to Start -UP NY, hot spots or the downtown incubator. Tom is a good starting point for these conversations, and we will loon hire. into Town-CU meetings as needed. • There is no interest at present regarding a CU role in developing Forest Home sidewalks or a Bluegrass Lane Trail, i.e. a bicycle/pedestrian path from Hanshaw to North Campus. We should revisit these topics over time, for updates, and any potential, undeveloped collaborations that might move these concepts forward. ;Cordialary J. Stewart cc: David Skorton cia pj �,$-2, .� TOWN OF ITHACA t _ o 215 N. Ti�oga Street, Ithaca, N.Y. 14850 ' www.town.ithamny.us Town Supervisor (607) 273-1721, Ext 125 ; HEnaman@town.ithaca.ny.us TOWN CLERK (607) 273-1721 PUBLIC WORKS (607) 273-1656 ENGINEERING (607) 273-1747 PLANNING (607) 273-1747 ZONING (607) 273-1783 FAX (607) 273-1704 Z �``'� March 11, 2014 Thomas P. DiNapoli `T New York State Comptroller a 110 State Street Albany, NY 12236 Dear Comptroller DiNapoli: I am writing to ask your assistance in relieving some of the pressure on the local property tax. New policy proposed in this legislative session regarding tax caps and freezes do not change the root causes of high property taxes. Below is some analysis of the situation and a request for your help. A*A%k Reducing unfunded State mandates is one clear and logical solution. But what mandates? They differ from county to city to villages to towns. Attached is a paper written by Joe Mareane, Tompkins County Administrator, which outlines county -level issues. Also attached is a paper written by me, which focuses on town -level problems. Both papers show that property taxes could be lowered by at least 25% and possibly over 50% if State unfunded mandates were eliminated. Since removing a substantial number of unfunded mandates might take time, changes could be made to pending legislation to improve it. Pitting local residents against their local government is unwise. It is, in effect, another unfunded State mandate. Even those local elected officials who support tax caps may well find themselves needing to exceed the rate of inflation or 2% in some years because budgets are highly volatile depending on sales tax, mortgage tax, and whether a $250,000 culvert got washed out in the last rainstorm. If the State wants to lessen property tax impact it should be via a direct payment to taxpayers regardless of any tax cap over -ride. If the current legislation survives, it should be amended to give credit to those municipalities which shared services in the past. Also attached is an example on one town's current shared services. It should be recognized that government consolidation does not save significant money, although shared serves may (see Mildred Warner's research at Cornell and Holzer, Marc and John Fry. 2011. Shared services and municipal consolidation. A critical analysis. Alexandria (VA): Public Technology Institute.). Credit for shared services might be limited to substantial ones such as water and sewer plants and other infrastructure, fire '� and police, assessment, code enforcement, health insurance purchasing, etc. Other reforms could help relieve property taxes, For example, fire protection could be .+"ON, changed to function like water and sewer. Everyone pays for their water and sewer, why not fire protection? For small non -profits the financial impact would be minimal, but a substantial amount could be raised overall in order to relieve the property tax. This is important especially in places like the Town of Ithaca, where 49% of the property is tax exempt (the City of Ithaca has over 60% of its assessed valuation tax exempt). In addition, antiquated State fire protection laws must be changed to give towns the same flexibility as cities and villages. Currently towns can not own fire stations, operate fire departments or pay fire personnel. I am asking that you use your regulatory authority to take the above into consideration when setting the tax caps for individual municipalities and for implementing any new legislation that might be passed. I would be happy to discuss any of these matters at any time. Sincerely, Herbert Jjrvisor man Town Su Q f, Tompkins County Department of Administration 125 East Court Street Ithaca, NY 14850 Phone: (607) 274-5551 Fax: (607) 274-5558 COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR Joe Mareane DEPUTY COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR Paula E. F. Younger "Promoting excellence in County operations while respecting the needs of the people we serve. " TO: COUNTY LEGISLATORS FROM: JOE MAREANE DATE: JANUARY 21, 2014 RE: NYS TAX RELIEF COMMISSION REPORT —OVERVIEW AND AN ALTERNATIVE STRATEGY On December 10, 2013 a New York State Tax Relief Commission created by the Governor nine weeks earlier, issued the attached report that recommends several "targeted tax relief' measures. The Commission called on the State to earmark $1 billion for property tax relief and another $1 billion to support a variety of business tax reductions. In his January 8 State of the State Address, Governor Cuomo endorsed the Commission's proposals, confirming his intention to make implementation of the recommendations a high priority in 2014. The centerpiece of the report is a 2-year "freeze" in local property taxes. ,d %N The Commission's plan would accomplish a one-year freeze by sending a rebate check to "homeowners in jurisdictions that abide by the 2 percent real property tax cap." The rebate would be equal to the amount of that year's increase in the homeowner's tax bill. Homeowners would be eligible for a rebate in the second year only if their jurisdictions keep their levies within the cap and also "take meaningful concrete steps toward finding permanent structural savings by sharing services with other jurisdictions or consolidating governments in their entirety." The cost and complex logistics of the proposal were not discussed by the Commission. Beyond these inducements to stay within the property tax cap, the Commission made a series of other recommendations pertaining to the property tax including a "circuit -breaker" that would tie the net amount of a homeowner's property tax bill to the homeowner's ability to pay, and a State -funded tax credit for property taxes paid by manufacturers. The Commission also provided a series of recommendations regarding ways to lower the tax burden on businesses, including raising the exemption on the Estate Tax, lowering corporate tax rates for Upstate manufactures, and several other measures. It is hard to argue with the Commission's finding that local property taxes in New York State are too high. By any objective measure, they are. However, the Commission's response does not address the problem that has led us to this point —the role of the State itself in pushing costs to counties, municipalities, and school districts whose primary revenue source is the property tax. Inclusion Through Diversity t C At a time when the State is demanding bold new thinking about the alignment of responsibilities among local governments in order to reduce property taxes, it is time to consider how a realignment in the relationship between the State and its counties could produce far more meaningful, and sustainable, property tax cuts than the Tax Relief Commission has proposed. The Implications of the "Freeze" for Tompkins County and its Taxpayers To assess how a freeze would affect Tompkins County and its taxpayers, the Commission's methodology was applied to the recently approved 2014 County budget. As you recall, our tax levy rose by 2.95%, slightly above our 2.26% tax cap. The tax bill on the median -priced home in the County rose by $14.81, from $1,108 in 2013 to $1,122 in 2014. Lowering the levy to the 2.26% cap would have required a local dollar spending cut of $301,000, equivalent to about 5 full-time positions. The County tax bill on a $163,000 home (which is the median value of a single-family home in the county) would have risen by $7.31 rather than 14.81, a savings of $7.491. Under the plan advanced by the Tax Relief Commission, the owner of that average home would have received a State check in the amount of $7.31, offsetting the impact of the County tax increase. All told, the average County homeowner would have saved $14.81--- $7.49 through a lower County tax bill than the one actually passed, and $7.31 in a check from the State. In the second year, even if the County stayed within the cap, a rebate would be issued only if the County demonstrated to the State that it had developed and agreed to implement a shared -service plan or administrative consolidation. Observations The seven -person Tax Relief Commission, co-chaired by former Governor George Pataki and former State Comptroller Carl McCall, did not include a representative of local governments or school districts. Its report acknowledged the importance of the property tax as a revenue source to local governments, but scolded schools and local governments for using it. As noted, its core proposal for property tax relief is a two-year rebate program that would have a modest short-term effect, and no discernable long-term effect on local property taxes. The Commission's call for a property tax freeze appears to be simply the latest in a series of State policies and actions that cleverly attack the symptom rather than the disease. After years of driving up local property taxes by disguising the costs of State programs (such as Medicaid) as county costs, and imposing unfunded rules and regulations on all local governments and schools, the State is now leading the attack on local property taxes. The Commission repeats the well-known fact that property taxes in New York are among the highest in the nation and notes that property taxes represent fully 38% of the taxes paid by businesses in New York State, hindering the State's efforts to promote economic growth. However, its report doesn't analyze why property taxes are so high, nor even make a passing reference to the State's role in driving those 14 1 1 Numbers are rounded to the nearest penny, resulting in the two numbers not equaling the $14.81 sum. /'"4*1s tax burdens ever -higher by shifting the cost of its own human service programs to counties and their property taxpayers. Therefore, it is not surprising that the Commission failed to call for the State to dedicate its funds for mandate relief —which would translate into sustained property tax relief —but instead proposed a modest rebate program that will go away after two years, and may cost more to administer than it saves for taxpayers. By tying the second year of the rebate program to progress in achieving consolidations and shared services, the Commission echoes the Governor's call for realignments of governmental responsibilities. A Recommendation There is a different, and I believe better, way than the course recommended to achieve significant and sustainable tax relief in a manner that embraces the Governor's call for bold realignments of governmental responsibilities that produce optimal efficiencies, economies of scale, and a more equitable distribution of costs. Rather than a one-shot, high -cost, low -impact rebate, I suggest the State initiate a four-year realignment of the relationship with its counties that will result in the State assuming the full cost of its major programs that are now being administered and co -funded by counties. /00&1 By doing so, the State will produce the largest property tax cut in the history of the State —a deep, sustained, across-the-board reduction in property tax burdens for the owners of all classes and types of property. The realignment of these responsibilities should produce greater efficiencies in administering the State's programs, opportunities to realize economies of scale, a more equitable distribution of costs, and better decision -making. For the first time in generations, the State will be responsible for the full cost of its program and policy decisions. Decisions are always better when the full cost and consequence of the decision is borne by the entity making those decisions. The time to make these changes is now, as the State has asked for, and is increasingly demanding, a fundamental restructuring of government and governmental responsibilities. Compared to other governmental restructuring proposals, this one is not complex. Over the next four years, the State can simply assume responsibility for the cost of its own programs. This recommendation addresses county -run State programs, but does not deal with school districts or other levels of local government. It would reduce property taxes by a large enough measure that the pressure for relief from municipal and school taxes would be lessened, without requiring drastic measures from those systems. The specific proposal is as follows: Phase I —The State takes over the full cost of its Medicaid program, bringing New York State in line with nearly every other State in the country. Even with the decade -old "cap" on growth and the more recent plan to effectively freeze the growth of county Medicaid costs, the counties' payments to the State to support the non-federal (i.e., State) share of the program remains the largest single expense in nearly every county budget and remains well beyond what other states require of their counties. By simply paying the State Share of Medicaid with its own resources, much of the disparity between county taxes in New York versus other states will disappear. • In Tompkins County, the State's assumption of its Medicaid costs would result in an $11.8 million (26%) property tax cut that would save the average homeowner $294 per year. Phase II —The State takes over the full cost of its PreK Special Education and Early Intervention programs. • In Tompkins County, that would result in an additional $2.6 million property tax cut (8% from the year before), saving the average taxpayer another $64. Phase III —The State takes over the full cost of its constitutional obligation to provide legal defense to the indigent, and also the full cost of its child welfare programs. • In Tompkins County, that would result in another $4.2 million property tax cut (14% from the year before), saving the average taxpayer $105. Phase IV —The State takes over the full cost of its Temporary Assistance programs and remaining programs that have been delegated to county social services departments, including DSS's cost to administer mandated programs and operate programs funded under Purchase of Service arrangements. • In Tompkins County, that would result in another $6.9 million tax cut (26% from the year before), saving the average homeowner another $162. Property Tax Relief Plan A 4-Year Realignment Plan for the State to Assume Full Cost of Major State Programs How the Plan Would Impact Property Taxes, and Property Taxpayers, in Tompkins County Year State Assumes Cost Of: 1 Medicaid 2 Pre-K/Early Intervention 3 Indigent Defense/Child Welfare 4 Public Assistance/Other DSS Total Savings Impact on County Tax Lew Beginning Levy Reduction New Lew $45,068,476 ($11,806,204) $33,262,272 $33,262,272 ($2,553,750) $30,708,522 $30,708,522 ($4,225,599) $26,482,923 $26,482,923 ($6.945.728) $19,537,195 ($25,531,281) -57% Impact on Homeowner Beginning New Avg. Ava. Tax Bill Reduction Tax Bill $1,122 ($294) $828 $828 ($64) $765 $765 ($105) $650 $660 173 487 Average Tax Bill based on $163,000 median value of a single family home in Tompkins County "Other DSS" includes all administrative costs and Purchase of Service expenses ($636) -57% At the end of the four -phase program, the realignment of costs would be complete. County taxes could be cut by over $25.5 million, or 57%. The annual County tax bill on an average ($163,000) home would drop from $1,122 to $487—an estimated savings of $636 per year for an average homeowner. Outcome: If implemented, the proposal would have a profound impact on the financial and programmatic structure of State and county government. In Tompkins County, property taxes would be cut by more than half. In other counties, the impact should be of a similar order of magnitude. The State budget would rise appreciably. (4 1 Some will say that this realignment of responsibility would only shift costs from one pocket to another. That is not true. For the first time in at least a generation, the cost of State programs would be paid by the State itself, and not disguised as County costs paid by local property taxpayers. For the first time, voters would know the full costs, and benefits, of State programs. Decision makers could be held accountable for their decisions. This alone will improve the quality of decision making regarding these major State programs. Moreover, by funding these State programs with State dollars, the kind of unwieldy and targeted property tax circuit -breakers, abatements, and exemptions that have been proposed by the Commission (and others) can be eliminated in favor of a broad -based State income tax that is already modestly progressive and can be made more -so by the State Legislature. Rather than create a new, complex, circuit -breaker that attempts to link property tax burdens with the owner's ability to pay, it would make more sense to shift the cost of State programs from county property tax bases to the State's income tax base that is inherently linked to an individual's ability to pay —and that isn't riddled with exemptions (also established by the State.) Counties rely on just two major revenues —sales and property taxes. Inflation often outpaces sales tax receipts and property taxes do not automatically grow even as property values increase, but must be raised by legislative action. In contrast, the State has a variety of revenues it can employ to most fairly /..,\ and equitably distribute the cost of its programs. Just as the State has encouraged regionalism and shared services based on confidence in the benefits produced by economies of scale, it is presumed that the State's assumption of these responsibilities will result in efficiencies and cost savings not possible when funding programs are decentralized among the State's 62 counties. And, with uncontrollable costs to pay for State programs removed from their budgets, counties could also be held accountable for controlling their own costs and tax levies. Conclusion For years, counties have lobbied for, and the State has generally pushed back against, "mandate relief' to lower the local burden of State -imposed costs. Today, the Governor's challenge think first about equity and efficiency —and only then about boundaries —has changed the paradigm. By being willing to rethink the way services are delivered and funded, the State and its counties can engage in an important discussion about realigning our relationship in a way that serves the interests of the State, counties, and the taxpayers. At a time when State itself has called for governments to look beyond boundaries, realign responsibilities, and seek the optimally efficient ways to deliver and pay for services, it is right for counties to accept that challenge and propose a major, but common-sense realignment that assigns the State the full responsibility and cost of its own programs. ,A�, A If the State is serious about property tax relief, it must become serious about sustainable, structural solutions that solve the problem. The State had a major role in creating the problem; it must now assume an equally major role in solving it through means other than finger pointing. Counties, in turn, must accept that such a transfer of cost cannot be seen as a windfall that can be spent on other things, but instead as a source of tax relief for local property owners. A phased -approach to the State's takeover of the costs of its constitutionally -based human services programs will produce historic levels of property tax relief, something that will be of great benefit to the State's economy. Changing the way the State now apportions its costs —some to taxpayers directly, some to taxpayers indirectly through their county property tax bill —will be difficult, as are the consolidations and realignments that local governments and schools are being encouraged to do. The Governor's goals are correct. He is right to say that property taxes are too high, and right to call for bold realignments of governmental responsibilities. In my opinion, if the State is willing to broaden the scope of the discussion about realignment of responsibilities, the door would be opened to historic levels of sustainable property tax relief in every quarter of New York State. With your permission, I will submit this proposal to NYSAC for its consideration. Attachment (1) r"ft\ PROPERTY TAX — A TOWN OF ITHACA ILLUSTRATION Property taxes are generally high in the state of New York. That seems to be a factual and widely accepted statement. But why are local property taxes high? The answer is very different from what has been proclaimed by NYS-level officials and trumpeted in the media. Property taxes are high because New York State government dramatically reduced the state income tax decades ago and then systematically shifted the tax burden from income tax to the property tax. In the 1970s the top personal income tax rate was 15.375%. It is now 6.85% and was temporarily raised to 8.9% for 2009 through 2011. Investment income showed a similar dramatic decrease. How did the state get by with such a substantial decrease in income? It shifted responsibilities — and costs — to local government and thus to the property tax. How can the state do that? Because all local governments are units of state government and thus are under the direction of the state except for specific rights under home rule law. Below are some of the NYS unfunded mandates and their fiscal effect on the Town of Ithaca: 1. Courts Town courts in 2013 cost $363,000 and received $287,000 in income from fines, fees, etc. However, the state took $179,800 and the County $33,900 leaving the Town only $73,100 with the rest - $289,900 — to be charged to Town of Ithaca taxpayers. Code Inspections The Town receives no reimbursement from the state for enforcement of international building codes with NYS revisions. This amounts to approximately $200,000 per year in additional costs to local taxpayers via the property tax. 3. MS4 Storm Water Control Inspection and Enforcement This relatively new requirement costs local taxpayers approximately $46,000 in property tax. 4. Fire Protection While state law authorizes cities and villages to run fire departments, towns are prohibited from doing so. Thus, for fire protection there must be created volunteer (usually) fire companies that have their own property taxing authority or the town must contract with a city or village or existing fire company. The Town of Ithaca contracts with the Village of Cayuga Heights, which has a primarily volunteer department, and the City of Ithaca, which has a primarily paid department. In effect, the state forces the Town to spend much more than necessary for fire protection /OWIN because it severely reduces options that are available to other municipalities. The Town's fire protection budget for 2014 is $3,435,000 which is over 40% of the total property tax raised by the Town. 1 S. Other Unfunded Mandates — dog control, fireworks regulation, abandoned cemeteries, administration of the Freedom of Information Law (FOIL), handicapped permits, State Environmental Quality Review (SEAR), Workers Compensation, etc. In addition, NYS long ago took all the 54G insurance monies instead of continuing to distribute them to local governments. A form of unfunded mandate is the state - imposed exemption from property tax of non-profit institutions including major land and property holders like Cornell University and Ithaca College. With 49% of the Town of Ithaca total assessed valuation tax-exempt, about half the holders of property wealth pay 100% of the property tax. While teasing out the state -mandated costs of these elements is difficult, they easily amount to millions more dollars per year. Conclusion If New York State paid for its unfunded mandates to localities local property taxes could be reduced dramatically — at least 25% - and the cost would be borne by those most able to pay. Another benefit would be that the state could be held accountable for all its own budget costs, part of which are now simply passed along to the local property tax payers. HE - 2/28/14 lA /am,1 r"1 Town of Ithaca Intermunicipal Collaboration and Shared Services The following is a list, probably incomplete and in no particular order, of the intermunicipal linkages of the Town of Ithaca. Intermunicipal is defined as involving another governmental entity. These efforts avoid duplication and result in savings to residents through decreased taxes and fees. 1. Ithaca Area Wastewater Treatment Facility —joint owner with the City of Ithaca and the Town of Dryden. The Town pays approximately 41 % of expenses and has 3 of 8 votes on the governing board. The Town also "trades" water and sewer services for the sake of efficiency with the City of Ithaca, the Village of Cayuga Heights and Cornell University. 2. Southern Cayuga Lake Intermunicipal Water Commission —joint owner with the Towns of Lansing and Dryden and the Villages of Cayuga Heights and Lansing. The Town pays about 51 % of expenses and has two of ten votes on the governing board. The Town serves as the fiscal agent on behalf of the Commission and provides engineering and human resources services. 3. City of Ithaca Fire Department — the Town contracts with the City for fire and emergency response services and pays approximately 33% of expenses. The Town recommends two of the five fire commissioners, but has no ,®+q appointing or governance authority. 4. Village of Cayuga Heights Fire Department — The Town contracts with the Village of Cayuga Heights for fire and emergency response services and pays approximately 33% of expenses. The Town has no appointing or governing authority. 5. Recreation Partnership — The Town contracts with Tompkins County to provide recreational services in cooperation with the Towns of Caroline, Danby, Dryden, Enfield, Groton, Newfield, and Ulysses and the City of Ithaca and the Village of Lansing. The Town pays 25% of expenses and has two members on the advisory board. 6. Youth Development Services — through the Joint Youth Commission in partnership with the Villages of Cayuga Heights and Lansing and the Town of Caroline the Town contracts with a number of organizations, principally Cornell Cooperative Extension of Tompkins County, to provide youth development and summer job opportunities. 7. Greater Tompkins County Municipal Health Insurance Consortium — The Town participates with the following governments to purchase health insurance: Tompkins County, the Cities of Ithaca and Cortland, the Towns of Enfield, Caroline, Danby, Lansing, Dryden, Newfield, and Ulysses and the Villages of Groton, Cayuga Heights, Lansing, Dryden, and Trumansburg. The governing board has a weighted voting system based on the numbers of employees covered by the health insurance plans. ,w, 8. Tompkins County Animal Control — The Town contracts with Tompkins Animal Control ( a subsidiary of the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals — SPCA) to provide dog control in cooperation with the Towns of Caroline, Danby, Enfield, Newfield and Ulysses and the City of Ithaca. 9. Tompkins County Public Library — The Town provides $20,000 per year to help keep the County Library open on Sundays. 10. Gadabout — The Town provides $12,000 per year to assure good transportation service to Town seniors through this County -based program. 11. Human Services Coalition — The Town provides $5,000 to help coordinate human services delivery through this County -sponsored program. 12. Lifelong — The Town provides $9,000 per year to support general services to Town seniors. 13. Recreational Services Support for the City of Ithaca — the Town pays $111,000 per year in support of Town residents' use of facilities in Cass and Stewart Parks. 14. Tompkins County Area Transit (TCAT) — until 2014 the Town paid $50,000 per year to support TCAT, which is managed by the County, City and Cornell University. 15. Town of Ulysses Water — the Town provides drinking water to parts of the Town of Ulysses. 16. Town of Dryden Sewer — the Town provides for the transmission of sewage from parts of Dryden to the waste treatment plants. 17. Sewer Interceptors/Pump Stations — the Town owns 41.57% of the capacity of certain sewer lines in the City of Ithaca and pays for 41.57% of the cost of repair or replacement. 18. Time Warner Cable Franchise — the Town is collaborating, via TCCOG, with 13 other municipalities in negotiating jointly with Time Warner Cable for new franchise agreements. As part of the Town's current franchise agreement, we collaborate with the City of Ithaca and the Village of Cayuga Heights for providing PEG Access for local cable television. 19. Hydrofracking — with TCCOG, the Town has collaborated with most other municipalities in Tompkins County on the issues concerning horizontal hydrofracking. 20. Fire Inspections — the Town arranges with the Ithaca Fire Department to conduct fire inspections in the Town, especially for multiple residences at Ithaca College and Cornell. 21. Highway Equipment Sharing — the Town has reciprocal agreements with most other Highway Departments in Tompkins County to share equipment and services. 22. Court Security — the Town contracts with the Village of Cayuga Heights Police Department for court security. 23. Cayuga Lake Watershed Intermunicipal Organization — The Town administers the funds for this multi -government program focusing on Cayuga Lake and its watersheds. 24. Black Diamond Trail —the Town has replaced and repaired culverts on the path of the future Black Diamond Trail in cooperation with NYS Parks. 25. Stormwater Coalition — the Town is the fiscal agent for a coalition of i^1 Tompkins County municipalities dealing with stormwater runoff regulations. 2 26. Water Quality Monitoring Program — the Town joins with a number of other municipalities in supporting water testing by the Community Science Institute throughout the Cayuga Lake watershed. 27. Tompkins Shared Services Electronic Records Repository - the Town of Ithaca along with the towns of Newfield, Enfield, Groton, Lansing and Dryden are participating in this shared services grant via a Tompkins County Local Government Records Management Grant from the State Archives to have these municipalities' paper records scanned by our local imaging vendor, Challenge Industries, and then hosted by the County. 28. Studies and Project Agreements- the Town from time to time makes short- term agreements such as the form -based planning study with Tompkins County and the Pine Tree Road project with the County, State and Cornell. 29. Ithaca -Tompkins County Transportation Council — the Town participates with a number of other levels of government, including the State, County, City, villages and towns, in coordinating local transportation issues including funding. The Town has active representation on both the Policy and Planning Committees of the ITCTC. 30. Tompkins County Environmental Management Council — the Town has active membership with the other municipalities of the County via the Town Conservation Board. 31. Tompkins County Council of Governments — the Town was involved in the creation of TCCOG and remains very active in it along with all the other governmental units of Tompkins County. 32. Sustainability Planning — The Town has shared a sustainability planner with the Town of Dryden and will share with the City of Ithaca beginning in 2014. 33. Housing — the Town has cooperated with Tompkins County on housing projects as well as with housing non —profits such as Better Housing for Tompkins County, Ithaca Neighborhood Housing Services and Pathstone. 34. Government Cooperatives — The Town purchases various types of insurance and energy through government cooperatives. 35. Non -Profit Services — Purchase cleaning services from a non-profit serving disabled individuals. 5/8/2013 Updated 2/26/14 HE 0 o ®I,,>�,, TOWN OF ITHACA 18 21 coo Y g. 215 N. Tioga Street, Ithaca, N.Y. 14850 www.town. ithacamy.us Tovin Supervisor (607) 273-1721, Ext 125 ; HEngman@town.ithaea.ny.us TOWN CLERK (607) 273-1721 PUBLIC WORKS (607) 273-1656 ENGINEERING (607) 273-1747 PLANNING (607) 273-1747 ZONING (607) 273-1783 FAX (607) 273-1704 March 11, 2014 Jeff Myers Bureau of Watershed Assessment and Management New York State Department of Environmental Conservation 625 Broadway, 4th Floor Albany, NY 12233-3502 Dear Mr. Myers:. The Town Board of the Town of Ithaca last night adopted the enclosed response to the proposal to de -list Cayuga Lake as an impaired water body for pathogens. As you can see we argue that any de -listing is premature and at least should await the results of the intensive study now being conducted as part of the Cornell University Lake Source Cooling permitting process. Please enter our response as part of the public record. Since el , Verbert J. /',,man Town Sup d" MEETING OF THE ITHACA TOWN BOARD Monday, March 10, 2014 TB Resolution No. 2014-040: Authorization to send Comments to NYS DEC regarding New York State 2014 Section 303(d) List of Impaired Waters Requiring a TMDL/Other Strategy Whereas the Town Board has reviewed and discussed submitted comments written by Councilman Rich DePaolo to NYS DEC regarding New York State 2014 Section 303(d) List of Impaired Waters Requiring a TMDL/Other Strategy Now therefore be it Resolved that the Town Board approves and authorizes the submission of the above referenced comments to the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, Bureau of Watershed Assessment and Management Moved: Rich DePaolo Seconded: Tee Ann Hunter Vote: Ayes — Engman, DePaolo, Hunter, Levine, Leary, Howe and Goodman STATE OF NEW YORK) COUNTY OF TOMPKINS) SS: TOWN OF ITHACA: 1, Paulette Terwilliger, Town Clerk of the Town of Ithaca, do h certify that the above resolution is an exact copy of the same adopted by the Ithaca Town Board of Ithaca at eti 101' day of March, 2014. SEAS. Paulette Terwilliger, Town CI rk /w.` L Comments on the New York State 2014 Section 303(d) List of Impaired Waters Requiring a TMDL/Other Strategy Town of Ithaca, NY March 10, 2014 Introduction The Town of Ithaca is a municipality in Tompkins County covering roughly 30 square miles with approximately 20,000 residents. Land use varies widely and includes open space, residential, institutional, educational, light industrial, agricultural and recreational uses. The Town is situated at the southern end of Cayuga Lake and includes three major tributaries and hundreds of secondary and tertiary tributaries and sources that discharge directly into Cayuga Lake. Most Town residents obtain their drinking water from Cayuga Lake through the Bolton Point water system. The Town of Ithaca is actively invested in maintaining and improving water quality in Cayuga Lake and its tributaries. In an effort to minimize negative water quality impacts /OftN associated with development, the Town recently designed and enacted a stream setback law to restrict certain uses within designated riparian buffer zones. The law can be viewed here: http://www:town.ithaca.ny.us/stream-setback The Town, through its joint ownership and operation of the Ithaca Area Wastewater Treatment Facility (IAWWTF) with the City of Ithaca and Town of Dryden, has invested millions of dollars to construct tertiary treatment for phosphorus. As a result of these efforts, IAWWTF has reduced its average mass load of phosphorus dramatically, from over 30 to under 10 pounds per day. In addition, the Town has complied with its MS4 SPDES permit since 2003 and regularly reviews stormwater management as part of its site plan and code enforcement processes. History of Nutrient and Silt Impairment The southern basin of Cayuga Lake has been included on New York State's federally mandated 303(d) list since 1998 due to nutrient and silt impairments from "municipal and non -point sources." Prior to that, southern Cayuga Lake had been identified on the Priority Waterbodies List (PWL) prepared by New York State Department of /Ook" Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) as "stressed" or "threatened" for various uses I G;s- and remains classified as "impaired" for various uses on the most recent list, published in 2008, which states: Recreational use in the southern end of Cayuga Lake is restricted by various pollutants including pathogens, nutrients and silt/sediment. The sources of these pollutant loadings are numerous and occur throughout the watershed. Multiple municipal wastewater discharges and urban/storm runoff from the City of Ithaca impact the lake. Agricultural activity in the Southern Cayuga Lake watershed includes significant levels of dairy farming, poultry operations and cropland. Nonpoint source loadings from increasing development, stream erosion and roadbank erosion are also identified as sources of pollutants to the tribs and lake. Despite southern Cayuga Lake having been listed as a "high -priority" for Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) development since 2002, NYSDEC is only now engaging in a process that could contribute to the development of a TMDL for phosphorus. It is disappointing, given the apparent nexus between phosphorus loading and siltation, that NYSDEC has not initiated an effort to analyze and curtail silt sources, perhaps the major contributor of nutrient pollution to southern Cayuga Lake. Reportedly, the development and implementation of a phosphorus TMDL could take ten years or more. The continued inclusion of southern Cayuga Lake on the 303(d) list is the only current regulatory mechanism that could force meaningful pollution controls and improved water quality. The Town of Ithaca supports the continued listing for r"1 phosphorus and silt -related use impairments, as impairments persist and questions about sources and potential controls remain unanswered. Proposed Pathogens Delisting NYSDEC has proposed delisting for pathogens, due to a reported "...misinterpretation of the Stewart Park Swimming restriction as having been based on elevated pathogen levels." The proposed delisting relies on recent pathogens monitoring data and anecdotal evidence regarding a long-term swimming ban having been based on water clarity issues rather than on pathogens. However, a review of NYSDEC documents indicates that NYSDEC has been aware of the connection between turbidity and swimming impairments in the lake, so it is unclear why the Department has chosen to offer "misinterpretation" as the reason for the current pathogens impairment listing. An excerpt from the 1996 PWL states: "The high levels of turbidity stress the bathing use; the beach at Stewart Park has been closed for 20 years because turbidity was too high for safe swimming." Presumably, NYSDEC based its 2008 pathogens listing on water quality data, not simply on hearsay or "misinterpretation." The Town of Ithaca believes that subsequent data might be insufficient to warrant delisting at this time, based on the lack of corroborative tests after possible E. Coli exceedances at 3 southern basin locations in 2010 and 2011, and possible fecal coliform exceedances at 3 southern basin locations in 2008, 2012 and 2013. USEPA sampling methodology calls for: 2 !. /'Mob\ "...a statistically significant number of samples... generally not less than 5 samples equally spaced over a 30-day period." The data used to support delisting appears to have been acquired no more frequently than once per month, and comes from two separate labs measuring for different analytes. The Town is also concerned about reports of data averaging, using sample results from different areas of the basin. Averaging samples from numerous locations in order to achieve a basin -wide target has the potential to ignore the hazards of pathogens that might exist in localized areas. The potential health effects of localized exposure to bathers must be thoroughly evaluated and factored into any decision to delist for pathogens. Narrative Water Quality Standard for Phosphorus Section 703.2 of the New York State Environmental Conservation Law defines the water quality standard for phosphorus as: "None in amounts that result in the growths of algae, weeds and slimes that will impair the waters for their best usages." NYSDEC relies on a guidance value of 20 micrograms per liter for total phosphorus as a ?OW,k\ starting point for estimating the trophic status of ponded waters. Since total phosphorus levels in southern Cayuga Lake vary seasonally and are often linked to runoff events, the Town of Ithaca stresses that the narrative standard, which favors a practical approach considerate of the impact of nutrient -induced macrophytes and algae on the designated uses of the impaired segment, must be used as the basis for regulatory action. Maintain Part 1 Listing and High -Priority Status Southern Cayuga Lake's nutrient and silt -related designated use impairments are widely acknowledged. The Cayuga Lake Modeling Project (CLMP) being conducted in conjunction with Cornell University's Lake Source Cooling SPDES permit is endeavoring to ascertain and model sources of phosphorus using pre-existing and project -specific data. According to NYSDEC, the modeling project will serve as a resource in the development of a phosphorus TMDL for southern Cayuga Lake. NYSDEC must stand firm against the suggestion that these ongoing study efforts create a sufficient basis to relist southern Cayuga Lake under Part 3 (requiring verification). It has taken 16 years to involve all stakeholders in a process that could result in a meaningful improvement in water quality in southern Cayuga Lake. The continued listing under Part 1 is justified based on the narrative standard, and should not be reconsidered until designated uses are restored and the implications of the CLMP are fully understood. 3 Finger Lakes Land Trust M ► 2 6 2014 202 East Court Street Ithaca, New York 14850 TOWN OF I fHACA Tel: (607) 275-9487 / Fax: (607) 275-0037 TOWN CLERK .. . zoorking to protect the natural integrihf of the Finger Lakes Region. March 25, 2014 Herbert J. Engman, Town Supervisor Town of Ithaca 215 North Tioga Street Ithaca, NY 14850 Dear Supervisor Engman; Thank you very much for your recent communications with the Finger Lakes Land Trust regarding the preparation of, and our review of, a draft management plan for the portion of the Town of Ithaca's East Ithaca Nature Preserve that was formerly owned and recently added by Frank and Blythe Baldwin, and which is subject to a conservation easement held by the Finger Lakes Land Trust. We appreciate very much your awareness of the provisions of the conservation easement, and making sure the Land Trust had an opportunity to review the draft management plan for the property before any work was done. I have had a chance to review the management plan for the former Baldwin property, now part of the East Ithaca Nature Preserve, that was originally prepared for the Baldwin's by Lance Ebel of Newleaf Environmental (dated October 2013), which the Town proposes to adopt and use, and hereby confirm that the Plan is consistent with the purpose, terms, and conditions of the conservation easement, and approve it as a blueprint for management and restoration of the habitat on the property. I understand that the Plan is meant to be adaptive, and so be updated and revised from time to time. I ask that your office please provide us with copies of any revisions or changes to the Plan. Please let us know if you decide to make other changes on the property besides the habitat management activities described in the management plan (such as installing structures). I trust that you will forward our approval of the management plan on to Rich Schoch in the Public Works Department, so that he may move forward with implementation of the proposed management actions. Best of luck in your efforts, and I'll be looking forward to hearing about progress being made on the property to make this a more attractive natural area for wildlife and the community. Sincerely, Chris Olney Director of Stewardship WRecyded Paper Email: info@fllt.org Website: www.fllt.org , %Paulette Terwilliger From: Kratil <dseligmannkra@twcny.rr.com> Sent: Monday, April 21, 2014 8:44 PM To: Paulette Terwilliger Cc: scott@latourelle.com Subject: La Tourelle noise permit applications Paulette, Deb and I received the Town notice regarding three upcoming events at La Tourelle and their respective noise permit applications. Scott Wiggins and his staff have done a fine job of maintaining the grounds and of taking the surrounding neighbors into consideration. Therefore we have no objection to the events as stated in the permit applications, and very much appreciate the advance notice. Thanks, Ed Kratil & Deborah Seligmann Kratil 1151 Danby Road. Ithaca, New York Coddington Wpad"Community Center, Inc. CRCC is a priratc. Not for Profit Corporation in support of comtu nitr and frrntily Irff_ Herbert J. Engman __ April 2-1, 2014 Town Supervisor x��� Town of Ithaca 215 N. Tioga Street t . >' � Ithaca, NY 14850 TOLvm -- Dear Herb, Board of Directors First I would like to thank you for your letter dated April 15, 2014 indicating changes to the Town's General Fund. As a small non-profit we are well aware of the current trend Ellice Switzer, President regarding limited financial resources. For many years, CRCC has appreciated the Julie Tenney, Vice President contributions made by the Town of Ithaca. In addition to financial contributions, our center has directly benefitted from the expertise and hard work of many members of your team. Eve workman, secretary Over the past,29 years, there have been many changes at CRCC. Both our programs and Rebecca Goldweber facilities have experienced a good amount of growth. This year as we begin a celebration of our_;oth year we are again reflecting on our impact in the community and looking for ways Emily Snyder to expand to meet the changing needs. For this reason, we have begun a formal Kathryn Lorentzen exploration of the needs and services available in the South Hill/Coddington area in order to grow our programs in a way that will allow us to serve additional families and also to offer Clarissa Coombs more varied programming to meet the needs of others in the community. At this time, we have retained the services of a general contractor and we are preparing to .rtive Director submit a variance request in order to bring a temporary classroom building onto our property. This will allow us to begin our program expansion now while we prepare a Heather Mount request to build an addition on to our current facility. During this time, there will be Coddington Rd. Community temporary disruptions to our grounds and we will likely need to change the layout and use Center of our ball field. It has always been part of our mission and vision to provide space for the c).o Coddington Road Ithaca, N.Y. 14850 communityto gather and enjoy the outdoors. While we may need to occasional) restrict g ) y y y (607)277-1434 access during different phases of this project, our hope is to remain as open and accessible (607)277-8873 (fax) as we can safely be. Director@coddingtonroad.org We wanted you to know our intention as soon as possible so that we can make necessary www.coddingtonroad.org changes to the current easement that is in place. Given the current financial climate of the Town, it may be less of a burden if we provide the 90 days required notice to terminate the Use Agreement which will release the Town from the obligation to pay $6800. this year and goingforward. Our commitment to the community has not changed and we hope that the proposed expansion will eventually allow us to increase our ability to serve the Town of Ithaca. Please let me know if you require additional documentation in order to complete the process of termination of the Agreement. We look forward to continuing to collaborate with the Town of Ithaca and providing space and activities for its reside is in the future. Sincerely, i Heather Mount Ellice Switzer Executive director CRCC Board President Phone (607) 277-1434 920 Coddington Rd. E-mail: cree@coddingtonroad.com Fax (607) 277-8873 Ithaca, NY 14850 Web: www.coddingtonroad.org Camp Coddington Coddington Child Care & Afterschool Coddington Wild Mo © 2121'_ � TOWN OF ITHACA �1 g4- 215 N. Tioga Street, Ithaca, N.Y. 14850 xo www.town.ithaca.ny.us Town Supervisor (607) 273-1721, Fxt 125 ; HEnoman@town.ithaca.ny.us TOWN CLERK (607) 273-1721 PUBLIC WORKS (607) 273-1656 ENGINEERING (607) 273-1747 PLANNING (607) 273-1747 ZONING (607) 273-1783 FAX (607) 273-1704 May 1, 2114 Ms. Susan Ottenweller, Executive Director Better Housing for Tompkins County 950 Danby Road, Suite 102 Ithaca NY 14850 Dear Ms. Ottenweller: It has become virtually impossible for many who Iive or work in Tompkins County to buy homes of their own. Of the 72 full-time, well -compensated employees of the Town of Ithaca, only two live in the Town and that is because state law requires it. This illustrates how difficult it must be for others to buy homes. I am enthused about your plans to apply for HOME Local Program Administrator funds through the New York State Office of Homes and Community Renewal to continue the Tompkins County Homeownership Program (TCHO). This letter is to support Better Housing's efforts to make homeownership possible for many who could not otherwise afford it. Your initiatives for first time homebuyers have helped over 350 families in Tompkins County, not to just get the keys to a new home, but to understand long term affordability, maintenance, and opportunities for energy efficiency. Gearing the assistance toward those at 50% of area median income and below helps to ensure that Tompkins' robust housing market is in reach to our workforce. The history of the program to maximally leverage State and Federal funding, and private commitments from community partners, is important to providing this comprehensive package, which is, in turn, part of the program's long history of success. I urge the reviewers of this proposal to understand the important role this assistance plays in ensuring affordable housing in Tompkins County. g 1 man uisor Guy K. Krogh Thomas D. Cramer Katrina Thaler Medeiros - _0W_ Lorraine Moynihan Schmitt - Michael P. Porciello Richard B. Thaler, Independent Of Counsel May 5, 2014 Herb Engman, Town Supervisor Town of Ithaca 215 North Tioga St. Ithaca, NY 14850 Dear Herb: ,io)) \ orth Tioga Street I Lhasa, d ew York 14850 Telephone: (607) 272-2314 Fax: (607) 272-8466 GKrogh@thaIerandthalen corn ' also admitted in Idaho -also admitted in Massachusetts W 0 rj 2014 OF I Enclosed herewith please find a copy of a brochure from Green Legacy Tree Consultants, Inc. This company provides expert services relative to trees and other related services as stated in the brochure, such as if you ever find the town in need of a forensic investigator or landscape and tree appraisals. As NYMIR often advises, trees and highway design issues contribute heavily to municipal liability claims, so if an evaluation is ever needed for any reason, either to affirmatively manage the risk or after a claim has arisen, this may prove useful information. Should you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me. ,� Messrs E. Exposite & J. Garcia 149 & 151 Whitetail Drive Ithaca, NY 14850 Mr. Jim Weber Town of Ithaca Public Works 106 Seven Mile Drive Ithaca, NY 14850 Re: Water Inundation of our Gardens Via the Towns CasementlSway Dear Mr. Weber, May 10, 2014 We have discussed at length, the matter of our flooded gardens, a flood which never existed until after the Casement at the back of our properties was recently dredged by the Town. We have spoken with Mr. Creig Hebdron at Public Works ad infinitum regarding the problem, but to no avail. Bolton Point Water Services have analyzed the water and determined conclusively that is not their water. Therefore one must conclude the water comes from run-off from the Casement or a spring. There is a purported history of the same problem occurring at the right hand corner of 149 which the Public Works department worked on. This appears to be a re -occurrence. Our patience and frustration via the inaction have a limit; we seek action and call upon you to do what is the responsibility of the Town. Thanking you in anticipation for your cooperation. Sincerely, Ernest Exposite Jose Garcia cc: Mr. Herb Engman Mr. Creig Hebdon File ,..,PTime Warner Cable May 12, 2014 Aaron 0. Lavine City Attorney City of Ithaca 108 East Green Street Ithaca, New York 14850-6590 Rich DePaolo Councilperson, Town of Ithaca City of Ithaca 108 East Green Street '"''' Ithaca, New York 14850-6590 Re: Inter -Municipal Consortium's Proposed Franchise Agreement Dear Messrs. Lavine and DePaolo: Time Warner Cable is reviewing the proposed franchise renewal agreement which you forwarded to me. We regret that we have not been able to provide you our response yet. I am currently out of the office recuperating from hip surgery but hope to return to the office May 20, 2014. We expect to provide you our response this month and are ready to meet thereafter to discuss the renewal. Sincerely, NVI & nkv�/w� Chris Mueller Director, Government Relations 71 Mount Hope Avenue Rochester, NY 14620-1090 100%N, CM/srh 60 Columbus Circle New York. NY 10023 GADABOUT TRANSPORTATION SERVICES, INC. May 19, 2014 A Voluntary Transportation Service for Older and Disabled Tompkins County Residents Herbert Engman Town of Ithaca Supervisor 215 N. Tioga St. Ithaca, NY 14850 Dear Mr. Engman and Town of Ithaca Board Members, On behalf of the Gadabout Board and myself, we were alarmed to hear of the Town of Ithaca's intent to eliminate funding to Gadabout Transportation Services. We are asking the Town to reconsider this decision due to the vital service that Gadabout provides in our Community. Since 1976 Gadabout has been providing transportation to older adults and people with disabilities. The invaluable service provided to this demographic allows them to stay in their homes longer and lead independent lives. Last year of the 67,826 trips that Gadabout provided, 20,709 (30.5%) of them originated in the Town of Ithaca. Your residents rely on us to get them to, work, grocery shopping, social events, and medical appointments that include dialysis and cancer treatments. Unless riders can access, board and ride a fixed route bus (TCAT), or pay for a taxi ride, there are no other forms of transportation for them to remain independent. Gadabout ended fiscal year 2013 with an operating deficit and we are working to resolve a budget deficit for fiscal 2014. With the increase in the aging population, unstable gas prices, and unpredictable economy we are faced with the strenuous task of attempting to make ends meet while keeping our service accessible for all members of our community. I understand that the Town is faced with a difficult budgetary decision; however I request that the Town Board reconsider this reduction out of consideration for the needs of some of its most vulnerable residents. I look forward to discussing this issue further with you. Regards, Kristen Wells Executive Director 737 Willow Avenue • Ithaca, NY 14850 Ithaca: 607-273-1878 New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Division of Lands and Forests Division Direction, 5th Floor )25 Broadway, Albany, New York 12233-4250 Phone: (518) 402-9405 • Fax: (518) 402-9028 Website: www.dec.ny_J4OV May 30, 2014 Honorable Herbert Engman Town Supervisor Town of Ithaca 215 North Tioga Street Ithaca, NY 14850 Dear Supervisor Engman: AM q1W Joe Martens Commissioner The final selections for the Urban Forestry Tree Planting Grants have been made. Unfortunately, your project proposal, "Town of Ithaca Tree Inventory and Forest Assessment", was not selected 400k, for funding this year. A total of 137 proposals were submitted from across New York State and 42 were selected. Again this year, the Small Community Grant applications exceeded the funds available. If you are interested in feedback relative to the grant process and your application, please contact your regional forester using the enclosed table for reference. Thank you for your interest and participation in the Urban and Community Forestry Grant Program. I look forward to the possibility of working with you in the future. Enclosure c: Michael Smith GO Sincerely, Robert K. Davies Director Division of Lands and Forests NYS Department of Environmental Conservation Re;;ional Forester Contacts Region Address Phone John Wernet NYS DEC 631A44-0270 50 Circle Road Stony Brook, NY 11790 Jeff Speich NYS DEC 718-482-7087 47-40 21st Street L. I. City, NY 11101 George Profous 3 NYS DEC 845-256-3000 21 South Putt Corners Road New Paltz, NY 12561 Dan Gaidasz 4 NYS DEC 518-357-2066 1150 No. Westcott Rd Schenectady, NY 12306 Rich McDermott NYS DEC - 232 Golf Course Rd 518-623-1200 - P.O. Box 220 Warrensburg, NY 12885 Glen Roberts 6 NYS DEC 315-376-3521 7327 State Route 812 Lowville, NY 13367 Dave Sinclair NYS DEC 6Q7 753 3Q95 1285 Fisher Ave. Cortland, NY 13045 Mark Gooding 8 NYS DEC 585-226-2466 6274 East Avon -Lima Rd. Avon, NY 14414 Patrick Marren 9 NYS DEC 716-851-7000 270 Michigan Ave Buffalo, NY 14203 OF ITS © TOWN OF ITHACA �1a 21 Yogi. 215 N. Tioga Street, Ithaca, N.Y. 14850 www.iown.ithaca.ny.us Town Supervisor (607) 273-1721, Ext 125 ; HEngman@town.ithaca.ny.us TOWN CLERK (607) 273-1721 PUBLIC WORKS (607) 273-1656 ENGINEERING (607) 273-1747 PLANNING (607) 273-1747 ZONING (607) 273-1783 FAX (607) 273-1704 .tune 2, 2014 N,1 r. John Lampman Tompkins County Public Works Department 170 Bostwick Road Ithaca, NY 14850 Dear Mr. Lampman: I write with great enthusiasm in support of The Tompkins County request for funding to create pedestrian and cyclist facilities along Pine Tree Road. This is the last segment in a system that connects a major commuter route — Rte, 79 — and three of our Town of Ithaca lowk� trails: Pew, East Hill and Pine Tree from East Hill Plaza to the Cornell University campus. This improvement has been on the Town of Ithaca priority list for some time now, but we have not had the funding to implement any plans. The existing walkways and cycling paths are heavily used by residents as well as students and staff at Cornell. Thus they are commuter as well as recreational facilities. At present the section from Rte. 79 to Honness Lane is narrow, steep and heavily traveled by cars and trucks, thus making pedestrian and cyclist use quite dangerous. Pine Tree Road is a major entrance to CornGI I and East Hill Plaza for visitors, commercial vehicles, and employees. Please let me know if we can provide more information/support for this important improvement. Sincerely, ly �*erbert J. En an Town Supervisor °: ' TOWN OF ITHACA 8 21 t� Qg 215 N. Tioga Street, Ithaca, N.Y. 14850 Y ww.town.ithaca.ny.us Town Supervisor (607) 273-1721, Ext 125 ; HEngman@town.ithaca.ny.us TOWN CLERK (607) 273-1721 PUBLIC WORKS (607) 273-1656 ENGINEERING (607) 273-1747 PLANNING (607) 273-1747 ZONING (607) 273-1783 FAX (607) 273-1704 .Tune 9, 2014 Cleaner Greener Communities New York State Energy Research & Development Authority 17 Columbia Circle Albany, NY 12203-6399 The Town of Ithaca has a population of 20,000 and surrounds the City of Ithaca. It has a long tradition of intermunicipal cooperation including the purchase of sewage processing services from the Village of Cayuga Heights as well as sharing ownership of the Ithaca Area Wastewater Treatment Facility. The Town of Ithaca is also actively pursuing sustainability, having completed its municipal energy action plan and soon completing its community energy action plan. Sewage treatment facilities hold tremendous potential for reducing greenhouse gas emissions and converting waste to energy. The Ithaca Area Wastewater Treatment Facility (IAWWTF) is an Inter -municipal Agency owned by three municipalities (The City of Ithaca, and the Towns of Ithaca and Dryden). Representatives of these communities worked together over a fourteen -year planning and construction period to create a facility critical to public health and protective of the environment for current and future generations. This treatment plant has been serving its owners' communities since October 1987. The long-term vision of the plant is achieve zero -net energy. Towards that end: • The IAWWTF is more than half way through a multi -year, $8 million energy performance upgrade with guaranteed cost savings. These savings will be the result of decreasing our energy consumption and increasing our renewable energy production (generated primarily from increased bio-gas production along with some solar electric). Before this upgrade, we produced bio-gas that generated 25-30% of the plant's energy needs. The contract guarantees that we will generate at least 60% of our energy needs. • Construction of a new trucked waste receiving building is almost complete, including a food scrap dump station to increase the diversity of organic waste that we can receive for con) crsion to biogas fuel in our digesters. The help of NYSERDA's Cleaner Greener Communities Program will advance this AOOM%° vision further in this project by (a) expanding renewable energy production with additional digester capacity, (b) increasing the energy content and throughput digestion speed with the ClearCove system, and (c) reducing energy use by over 420,000 kWh per year. For the future, we plan to accept sludge from other nearby smaller wastewater treatment plants using ClearCove systems, and adding a renewable compressed natural gas fueling station for local fleets and the general public. We appreciate the ongoing NYSERDA support to our community and look forward to having one of the first projects in New York State to utilize innovative ClearCove technology and help break down market barriers to scaling this across wastewater treatment plants in New York State and beyond. The Town of Ithaca sees this as the next logical step to local energy independence. Sincerely, �7 erbert J. E n Town Super sor COMCAST June 10, 2014 Ms. Paulette Terwilliger Town Clerk Town of Ithaca 215 N. Tioga Street Ithaca, NY 14850 Re: Time Warner Cable/Comcast Corporation Transaction Dear Ms. Terwilliger: One Comcast Center Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19103 RECEIVED JUN 112014 As you know, Time Warner Cable Inc. ("Time Wanner Cable") has entered into an agreement to become a wholly - owned subsidiary of Comcast Corporation ("Comcast"). Upon conclusion of the transaction, your local Franchisee (currently an indirect subsidiary of Time Warner Cable) will remain in place but will be ultimately owned by Comcast. Attached are charts to assist you in understanding how the transaction will be completed. Time Warner Cable will merge with Tango Acquisition Sub, Inc., a wholly -owned subsidiary of Comcast, with Time Warner Cable as the surviving company. Time Warner Cable will thereby become a wholly -owned subsidiary of Comcast. We note that your franchise agreement provides for limited review authority over ownership changes affecting your cable franchisee. It requires review and consent of assignments or transfers of the franchise. It does not authorize a review of a change in control of the corporate parent above the local franchisee level, as is occurring in this transaction. Because this transaction is a parent company merger, it will not result in an assignment of the franchise, or a change of any of the rights or obligations of the franchisee under the franchise. Accordingly, in our judgment, the consent provision in your franchise is not triggered by this transaction. The Cohen Law Group has informed us that you may have a different interpretation of the assignment provisions and believe that a Form 394 is required. While we do not agree, Comcast would like to work cooperatively with you during this process while reserving all rights and legal positions. Therefore, we are providing the enclosed copy of the Federal Communications Commission's ("FCC") Form 394 and related information for your review. All of us at Comcast are excited about the opportunity to serve your community. We invite you to visit www.comcastcorporation.com,"toeether for additional information about the transaction and Comcast. If you have any questions about the FCC Form 394 or any of the enclosed documents, please give me a call at (215) 286-5585, send an email to klay fennell@comcast.com, or send a facsimile to (215) 286-8408. Klayton F. Fennell Vice President, Government Affairs Attachment and Enclosures TWC 394 Structure Before Merger Time Warner Cable Comcast Corporation Inc. Stockholders (PA) (TWO 100% 100% A Time Warner Cable Inc. Tango Acquisition [Other Subsidiaries] (DE)Sub, Inc. (DE) 100% (indirect) Franchisee in your community LIJ 0 j I1 11 I NI 00 U TWC 394 Structure at Time of Merger Time Warner Cable Inc. Stockholders 14,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, (TWC) Time Warner Cable Inc.'s stockholders receive 2.87S shares of CIVICSA for each share of TWC lime Warner Cable Inc. ,� Tango Acquisition Sub, In (DE) �„"c , merges into Time Warner Cable Inc. 100% (indirect) Franchisee in your community Comcast Corporation (PA) 100% 100% Tango Acquisition Sub, Inc. (DE) (Other Subsidiaries] I i TWC 394 Structure After Merger Comcast Corporation (PA) .�100% 100%� Time Warner Cable Inc. (Other Subsidiaries] (DE) 100% (indirect) Y Franchisee in your community Federal Communications Commission Approved By OMB Washington, DC 20554 FCC 394 3060-0573 APPLICATION FOR FRANCHISE AUTHORITY CONSENT TO ASSIGNMENT OR TRANSFER OF CONTROL OF CABLE TELEVISION FRANCHISE FOR FRANCHISE AUTHORITY USE ONLY SECTION I. GENERAL INFORMATION DATE April 9, 2014 11. Community Unit Identification Number: NY0091 I. I! 2. Application for: ❑ Assignment of Franchise ® Transfer of Control 3. Franchising Authority: Town of Ithaca, NY 4. Identify community where the system/franchise that is the subject of the assignment or transfer of control is located: Ithaca, NY 5. Date system was acquired or (for system's constructed by the transferor/assignor) the date on NIA which service was provided to the first subscriber in the franchise area: 6. Proposed effective date of closing of the transaction assigning or transferring ownership of the As soon as reasonably system to transferee/assignee: practicable after all regulatory approvals. attach as an Exhibit a schedule of any and all additional information or material filed with this application that is identified in the franchise as required to be provided to the franchising authority when requesting its approval of the type of transaction that is the subject of this application. PART I — TRANSFEROR/ASSIGNOR 1 _ Indicate the name_ mailing address. and teleohnne number of the transferor/assionor. Exhibit No. NIA Legal name of Transferor/Assignor (if individual, list last name first) Time Warner Cable Inc. Assumed name used for doing business (if any) Time Warner Cable Mailing street address or P.O. Box 60 Columbus Circle City State ZIP Code Telephone No. (include area code) New York NY 10023 (212) 364-8200 2. (a) Attach as an Exhibit a copy of the contract or agreement that provides for the assignment or transfer of control (including any exhibits or schedules thereto necessary in order to understand the terms thereof). If there is only an oral agreement, reduce the terms to writing and attach. (Confidential trade, business, pricing or marketing information, or other information not otherwise publicly available, may be redacted). (b) Does the contract submitted in response to (a) above embody the full and complete agreement between the transferorlassignor and the transferee/assignee? If No, explain in an Exhibit. Exhibit No. 1 ❑ Yes ® No Exhibit No. See Exhibit 1 PART II-TRANSFEREEIASSIGNEE name of Transferee/Assignee (if individual, list last name first) Assumea name uses for Comcast Mailing street address or One Comcast Center PA 19103 1 215-286-1700 area LLb) Indicate the name, mailing address, and telephone number of person to contact, if other than transferee/assignee. Name of contact person (list last name first) Klayton F. Fennell (klay fennel comcast.com Firm or company name (if any) Comcast Cable Communications, LLC Mailing street address or P.O. Box One Comcast Center City State ZIP Code Telephone No. (include area code) Philadelphia PA 19103 215 286-5585 voice 215-286-8408 fax (c) Attach as an Exhibit the name, mailing address, and telephone number of each additional person who should be contacted, if any. One Comcast Center (or a regional or area office as PA 19103 Exhibit No. NIA 2. Indicate on an attached exhibit any plans to change the current terms and conditions of service and Exhibit No. operations of the system as a consequence of the transaction for which approval is sought. 2 SECTION II. TRANSFEREE'S/ASSIGNEE'S LEGAL QUALIFICATIONS 1. Transferee/Assignee is: ®Corporation ❑ Limited Partnership ❑ General Partnership ❑ Individual a. Jurisdiction of incorporation: b. Date of incorporal December 7, 2001 C. For proft or For profit jurisdiction: CT Corporation System 2001 Market Street Philadelphia, PA 19103 registered agent in a. Jurisdiction in which formed: c. Name and address of registered agent in jurisdiction: b. Date of formation: a. Jurisdiction whose laws govem formation: b. Date of formation: ❑ Other. Describe in an Exhibit. Exhibit N!7:] NIA 2. List the transferee/assignee, and, if the transfereelassignee is not a natural person, each of its officers, directors, stockholders - beneficially holding more than 5% of the outstanding voting shares, general partners, and limited partners holding an equity mJnterest of more than 5%. Use only one column for each individual or entity. Attach additional pages if necessary. (Read carefully- the lettered items below refer to corresponding lines in the following table.) (a) Name, residence, occupation or principal business, and principal place of business. (If other than an Individual, also show name, address and citizenship of natural person authorized to vote the voting securities of the applicant that it holds.) List the applicant first, officers, next, then directors and, thereafter, remaining stockholders and/or partners. (b) Citizenship. (c) Relationship to the transferee/assignee (e.g., officer, director, etc.). (d) Number of shares or nature of partnership interest. (a) Number of votes. (0 Percentage of votes. (a) See Exhibit 3 (b) (c) (d) (e) 3. If the applicant is a corporation or a limited partnership, is the transfereelassignee formed under the laws of, or duly qualified to transact business in, the State or other jurisdiction in which the system operates? If the answer is No, explain in an Exhibit. 4. Has the transfereelassignee had any interest in or in connection with an applicant which has been dismissed or denied by any franchise authority? If the answer if Yes, describe circumstances in an Exhibit. 5. Has an adverse finding been made or an adverse final action been taken by any court or administrative body with respect to the transfereelassignee in a civil, criminal or administrative proceeding, brought under the provisions of any law or regulation related to the following: any felony; revocation, suspension or involuntary transfer of any authorization (including cable franchises) to provide video programming services; mass media related antitrust or unfair competition; fraudulent statements to another government unit; or employment discrimination? If the answer is Yes, attach as an Exhibit a full description of the persons and matter(s) involved, including an identification of any court or administrative body and any proceeding (by dates and file numbers, if applicable), and the disposition of such proceeding. 6. Are there any documents, instruments, contracts or understandings relating to ownership or future ownership rights with respect to any attributable interest as described in Question 2 (including, but not limited to, non -voting stock interests, beneficial stock ownership interests, options, warrants, debentures)? If Yes, provide particulars in an Exhibit. 7. Do documents, instruments, agreements or understandings for the pledge of stock of the transfereelassignee, as security for loans or contractual performance, provide that: (a) voting rights will remain with the applicant, even in the event of default on the obligation; (b) in the event of default, there will be either a private or public sale of the stock; and (c) prior to the exercise of any ownership rights by a purchaser at a sale described in (b), any prior consent of the FCC and/or of the franchising authority, if required pursuant to federal, state or local law or pursuant to the terms of the franchise agreement will be obtained? If No, attach as an Exhibit a full explanation. SECTION III. TRANSFEREE'S/ASSIGNEE'S FINANCIAL QUALIFICATIONS 1. The transfereelassignee certifies that it has sufficient net liquid assets on hand or available from committed resources to consummate the transaction and operate the facilities for three months. ❑ Yes ® No Exhibit No. 4 ® Yes ❑ No Exhibit No. 5 ❑ Yes ® No Exhibit No. NIA ❑ Yes ® No ❑ Yes ❑ No NIA Exhibit No. NIA ® Yes ❑ No 2. Attach as an Exhibit the most recent financial statements, prepared In accordance with generally accepted Exhibit No. accounting principles, including a balance sheet and income statement for at least one full year, for the transfereelassignee or parent entity that has been prepared in the ordinary course of business, if any such financial statements are routinely prepared. Such statements, if not otherwise publicly available, may be 6 marked CONFIDENTIAL and will be maintained as confidential by the franchise authority and its agents to the extent permissible under local law. SECTION IV. TRANSFEREE'S/ASSIGNEE'S TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS Set forth in an Exhibit a narrative account of the transferee's/assignee's technical qualifications, experience Exhibit No. and expertise regarding cable television systems, including, but not limited to, summary information about appropriate management personnel that will be involved in the system's management and operations. The 7 transfereelassignee may, but need not, list a representative sample of cable system currently or formerly owned or operated. SECTION V - CERTIFICATIONS Pa I - Transferor/Assignor n,. � e statements made in the application and attached exhibits are considered material representations, and all the Exhibits are a material part hereof and are incorporated herein as if set out in full in the application. I CERTIFY that the statements in this application are true, complete and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief and Signature �,V, are made in good faith. J Date WILLFUL FALSE STATEMENTS MADE ON THIS FORM ARE April 9, 2014 PUNISHABLE BY FINE AND/OR IMPRISONMENT. U.S. CODE, Print full name TITLE 18, SECTION 1001. Gary R. Matz Check appropriate classification: ❑ Individual ❑ General Partner ® Corporate Officer ❑ Other. Explain: (Indicate Title) Senior Vice President of Government Relations Part II - Transferee/Assignee 'All the statements made in the application and attached Exhibits are considered material representations, and all the Exhibits are a material part hereof and are incorporated herein as if set out in full in the application. 7"-Transferee/assignee certifies that he/she: (a) Has a current copy of the FCC's Rules goveming cable television systems. (b) Has a current copy of the franchise that is the subject of this application, and of any applicable state laws or local ordinances and related regulations. (c) Will use its best efforts to comply with the terms of the franchise and applicable slate laws or local ordinances and related regulations, and to effect changes, as promptly as practicable, in the operation system, if any changes are necessary to cure any violations thereof or defaults thereunder presently in effect or ongoing. L I CERTIFY that the statements in this application are true, Signature complete and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief and Z- are made in good faith. Date WILLFUL FALSE STATEMENTS MADE ON THIS FORM ARE April 9, 201� PUNISHABLE BY FINE AND/OR IMPRISONMENT. U.S. CODE, TITLE 18, SECTION 1001. Print full name Lynn R. Charytan ieck appropriate classification: ❑ Individual ❑ General Partner ® Corporate Officer ❑ Other. Explain: (indicate Title) Senior Vice President, Legal Regulatory Affairs and Senior Deputy Counsel Exhibit 1 Time Warner Cable Inc., Comcast Corporation and Tango Acquisition Sub, Inc., entered into an Agreement and Plan of Merger dated as of February 12, 2014. Briefly stated, pursuant to the Agreement and Plan of Merger, Time Warner Cable Inc. will merge with and into Tango Acquisition Sub, Inc., a wholly -owned subsidiary of Comcast Corporation, with Time Warner Cable Inc. as the surviving company. Time Warner Cable Inc. will thereby become a wholly -owned subsidiary of Comcast Corporation. A copy of the Agreement and Plan of Merger as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (Form 8-K) is available at www.comcastcorporation.com/together under "Official Filings." Certain information, including Exhibits and Schedules to the Agreement and Plan of Merger, have been omitted, as the information is not necessary in order to understand the terms of the Agreement and Plan of Merger or contain confidential trade, business, pricing or marketing information, or other information not otherwise publicly available. In addition, Comcast Corporation filed a Securities and Exchange Commission Form S-4 Registration Statement on March 20, 2014. A copy is available at www.comcastcorporation.com/together under "Official Filings." Hard copies of either document will be provided upon request. Exhibits FCC Form 344 April 2014 I Exhibit 2 Comcast Corporation will be the indirect parent company of the legal entity holding the franchise for the cable system that is the subject of this Form 394. Comcast Corporation and the legal entity holding the franchise for the cable system that is the subject of this Form 394 have no current plans to change the terms and conditions of service or operations of the system. The cable system will be operated pursuant to the terms of the franchise agreement and applicable law after the consummation of the proposed transaction. Comcast Corporation and the legal entity holding the franchise for the cable system that is the subject of this Form 394 reserve the right to make service and operational changes in accordance with the terms of the franchise agreement and applicable law. Exhibits FCC Form 394 April 2014 u IW i r Exhibit 3 Comcast Corporation is a publicly traded Pennsylvania corporation. Comcast Corporation holds a 100% interest in Tango Acquisition Sub, Inc. Time Warner Cable Inc., which is currently the ultimate parent company of the entity that holds the franchise that is the subject of this transaction, will merge with and into Tango Acquisition Sub, Inc., with Time Warner Cable Inc. as the surviving company. The following persons held a 5% or greater voting interest in Comcast Corporation's Common Stock as of the close of business on March 21, 2014: Amount Beneficially % of Title of Voting Class Name of Beneficial Owner Owned Class Class B Voting Stock Brian L Roberts 9,444,375 100%* One Comcast Center Philadelphia, PA 19103 Class A Common Stock Brian L Roberts 5,454,773 Less than One Comcast Center 1 % Philadelphia, PA 19103 Information Required under Section 2 of FCC Form 394 with Respect to 5% Voting Owners a) Name and Address Comcast Corporation Brian L. Roberts One Comcast Center One Comcast Center Philadelphia, PA 19103 Philadelphia, PA 19103 b Citizenship NIA USA c) Relationship to the NIA Chairman Transferee/Assignee d) Number of Shares N/A 9,444,375 Class B Common* 5,454,773 Class A Common e Number of Votes N/A 142,387,291 Percentage of Votes I NIA 1 33 1/3% * includes 9,039,663 shares of Class B common stock owned by a limited liability company of which Mr. Brian L. Roberts is the managing member and 404,712 shares of Class B common stock owned by certain family trusts of which Mr. Roberts and/or his descendants are the beneficiaries. The shares of Class B common stock beneficially owned by Mr. Brian L. Roberts represent 33 1/3% of the combined voting power of the two classes of our voting common stock, which percentage is generally non-dilutable pursuant to the terms of Comcast's Articles of Incorporation. Under Comcast's Articles of Incorporation, each share of Class B common stock is convertible, at the shareholder's option, into one share of Class A common stock or Class A special common stock. Vote total is calculated based on Class B shares having 15 votes per share and Class A Exhibits FCC Form 394 April 2014 0 00 I 1 P shares having 0.1323 votes per share as calculated on March 21, 2014, the record date for the Comcast Corporation Proxy Statement. The officers and directors ofComcast Corporation are as follows. Officer Name Title Brian L. Roberts Chairman of the Board of Directors President Chief Executive Officer Michael J. Angelakis Vice Chairman Chief Financial Officer David L. Cohen Executive Vice President Chief Diversity Officer Assistant Secretary Neil Smit Executive Vice President Stephen B. Burke Executive Vice President Alexander D. Evans Executive Vice President - Global Corporate Development and Strategy Amy L. Banse Senior Vice President Arthur R. Block Senior Vice President General Counsel Secretary David A. Scott Senior Vice President Lawrence J. Salva Senior Vice President Chief Accounting Officer Controller William E. Dordelman Senior Vice President Treasurer A. Melissa Maxfield Senior Vice President - Congressional and Federal Government Affairs Jennifer Khoury Newcomb Senior Vice President - Corporate and Digital Communications D'Arcy F. Rudnay Senior Vice President - Corporate Communications Chief Communications Officer Robert S. Pick Senior Vice President - Corporate Development Exhibits FCC Form 394 April 2014 Officer Name Title Cynthia K. Hook Senior Vice President - Internal Audit General Auditor Jason S. Armstrong Senior Vice President - Investor Relations Lynn R. Charytan Senior Vice President - Legal Regulatory Affairs Kathryn A. Zachem Senior Vice President - Regulatory and State Legislative Affairs Kristine A. Dankenbrink Senior Vice President - Taxation Gerard J. Lewis, Jr. Chief Privacy Officer Gary E. Rostick Vice President James P. McCue Vice President Assistant Treasurer Jennifer Heller Vice President Chief Compliance Officer Jennifer L. Daley Vice President Assistant Treasurer Justin B. Smith Vice President Chief Joint Venture Compliance Officer Marc A. Rockford Vice President Senior Deputy General Counsel Karen Dougherty Buchholz Senior Vice President - Administration Charisse R. Lillie Vice President - Community Investment Gregg M. Goldstein Vice President - Corporate Development Joseph P. McGinley Vice President - Corporate Development Mark Noble Vice President - Corporate Development Keith T. Cheatham Vice President - Corporate Real Estate and Insurance Bret Perkins Vice President - External and Government Affairs Kevin P. O'Connor Vice President - Federal Tax Joseph F. DiTrolio Vice President - Financial Operations Leonard J. Gatti Vice President - Financial Reporting Rebecca Arbogast Senior Vice President - Global Public Policy Maria Arias Vice President - Diversity and Inclusion Sena Fitzmaurice Vice President - Government Communications Exhibits FCC Form 394 April 2014 Officer Name Title Beth Arnholt Vice President - Integrated Talent Management Rudy Brioche Vice President and Counsel, Global Public Policy Lindsey Dickinson Vice President - Legislative Affairs Sam Lancaster Vice President - Legislative Affairs David Don Vice President - Regulatory Policy Jordan Goldstein Vice President - Regulatory Affairs James J. Finnegan Vice President - Strategic Intellectual Property Thomas J. Donnelly Vice President - Taxation Directors Presiding Director Kenneth J. Bacon Brian L. Roberts Dr. Judith Rodin Eduardo G. Mestre Edward D. Breen Gerald L. Hassell J. Michael Cook Jeffrey A. Honickman Johnathan Rodgers Joseph J. Collins Ralph J. Roberts Sheldon M. Bonovitz Exhibits FCC Form 344 April 2014 I 0 �j Exhibit 4 Comcast Corporation is a Pennsylvania corporation and, as of the effective time of the closing, will be the indirect parent company of the legal entity holding the franchise (the "Franchisee"). To the extent required by applicable law, the Franchisee is and, after the closing of this transaction will continue to be, duly qualified to transact business in the State or Commonwealth in which this system is operated. LID Exhibits FCC Form 394 April 2014 Exhibit 5 Comcast Corporation is the indirect parent company of numerous legal entities holding cable franchises. Comcast and its subsidiaries have been involved in thousands of proceedings with franchise authorities. In a very small number of instances, Comcast or certain of its indirect subsidiaries have had an interest in or connection with an applicant that has been dismissed or denied by a franchising authority. The only final denial issued within the past ten years is listed below. „ ff Henry County, Virginia. In June 2005, two FCC Forms 394 were filed with the franchise authority, with the first requesting the assignment of the franchise from Adelphia Communications Corporation to Time Warner Cable and the second requesting a transfer of control of the franchise from Time Warner Cable to a wholly -owned subsidiary of Comcast. The franchise authority denied consent to the transfer applications in order to exercise an alleged right of first refusal to purchase the cable system. The transaction closed subject to an Agreed Order issued by the United States District Court for the Western District of Virginia. A wholly -owned subsidiary of Comcast has provided cable service to the community and has remitted cable service franchise fees since August 1, 2006. 0J . Exhibits FCC Form 394 April 2014 Exhibit 6 A copy of the Comcast Corporation Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ending December 31, 2013, as well as other filings made with the Securities and Exchange Commission, is available at www.cmcsa.com under "Financials." A hard copy will be provided upon request. l 00 J,'OExhibits FCC Form 394 April 20 t4 I] Exhibit 7 Comcast Corporation is a global media and technology company with two primary businesses, Comcast Cable and NBCUniversal. Comcast Cable is the nation's largest multichannel video, high-speed Internet and phone provider to residential customers under the XFINITY brand and also provides these services to businesses. NBCUniversal operates 30 news, entertainment and sports cable networks, the NBC and Telemundo broadcast networks, television production operations, television station groups, Universal Pictures and Universal Parks and Resorts. For additional information about Comcast Corporation, please see the following pages of this Form 394, pages I through 11 of the Comcast Corporation Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ending December 31, 2013, and www.comcastcorporation.com. Exhibits FCC Form 394 April 2014 Comcast Overview Overview Comcast Corporation is a global media and technology company with two primary businesses: Comcast Cable and NBCUnlversal. Comcast is also a limited partner with venture capital firm Comcast Ventures and is the majority owner of the sports and entertainment company Comcast-Spectacor. Comcast Cable Comcast Cable is the nation's largest video, high-speed Internet and phone provider to residential customers under the Xfinity brand as well as to businesses. • Nation's Largest Video Provider. 21.7 million customers • Nation's Largest Residential High -Speed Internet Provider: 20.7 million customers • Nation's Fourth Largest Phone Company: 10.7 Million customers • Combined Customer Relationships: 53.1 million • Homes and Businesses Passed: 53.8 million • Operations: 39 states and Washington, Q.C. (As 0 )2137113) NBCUniversal NBCUniversal is one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies in the development, production, and marketing of entertainment, news, and information to a global audience. NHCUniversal owns and operates a valuable portfolio of news, entertainment and sports television networks, a premier motion picture company, significant television production operations, a leading television stations group, world- renowned theme parks, and a suite of leading intemet-based businesses. NBCUniversal is owned by Comcast Corporation. • Broadcast Networks: NBC and Telemundo. 10 NBC owned and operated local stations and 15 Telemundo owned local stations. i • Cable Networks and Digital Media Properties: USA Network, Syfy, El, CNBC, MSNBC, Bravo, Golf Channel, Oxygen, NBC Sports Network, Esquire Network, Chiller, CNBC World, Cloo, CNBC World, Mun2, Sprout, Universal HD, and 10 regional sports networks and three regional news networks. Digital media properties include Fandango and iVillage. • Filmed Entertainment: Universal Pictures. 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II 'As of 04 2013 f Flo COMCAST Paulette Terwilliger rrom: Herb Engman Sent: Tuesday, June 17, 201411:26 AM To: Paulette Terwilliger Subject: FW: Troy Road Development Herbert J. Engman Town Supervisor Town of Ithaca 215 North Tioga Street Ithaca, NY 14850 607) 273-1721 Ext. 125 From: Laurie Linn[mailto:LaurieL@communiquedesign.com] Sent: Tuesday, June 17, 2014 10:58 AM To: Herb Engman Subject: Troy Road Development Dear Mr. Engman, I am a resident at 12 Marcy Court in Deer Run, my name is Laurie Linn, I have lived at this location for 9 years and a resident of Tompkins County for 23 years. We moved to Marcy Court when my child was young for the neighborhood, she is 16 now) specifically the neighborhood is what attracted us because of its catering to families and home quality. I am writing to express my opposition to the Troy Road Development being considered for 150 single family homes. serve on Tompkins County Chamber of Commerce Board as well as TCAD Board. I understand the need for more housing, and the shortage we have been facing in the County and how it effects workforce retention and recruitment. So please note I am not anti development, however I do support smart development when the infrastructure is in place to support it. The Troy development does not have the infrastructure support to be successful; water, sewage, public transportation, roads, and safety to be sustained. 1) Roads — Coddington Rd can not support the current traffic 2) High density housing requires public transportation, close proximity to shopping, and side walks 3) Drainage is a current issue 4) As a resident of Deer Run the fear of the units being rented to students will cause issues with noise, litter, safety and reduce our current home values 5) Sewage will have to be pumped up hill 6) South Hill is a beautiful neighborhood attracting a diverse population of homes and people and green space. It attracts workforce from Cornell and IC whom most are raising families, looking for a child friendly neighborhood that is safe, where kids can ride their bikes, parents walk with strollers, and owners with their dogs. Home sales are consistent and turn over of inventory almost immediate when a home comes up for sale. In the future if this development should happen it will be more difficult to move the inventory in the South Hill area, including South Woods, Chase Farm and Saunders Rd. The character of all these neighborhoods will change. 7) It is a strong assumption that crime and petty left will increase, which our area has been threatened with in the past seasonally, this will only increase which will in turn make residents feel uneasy for their safety and people will move to safer neighborhoods. I am very concerned and would appreciate it if you would consider my thoughts and the thoughts of many of the residents in our area. I also would appreciate other ideas being presented for land use on Troy that may benefit the .current neighborhoods and preserve them, rather than harm them. Thank you for your time. Sincerely, Laurie Linn Communique D & M Inc. 101 East State Street #239 Ithaca, NY 14850 p -507-277-8901 x353 f - 507-277-8920 c - 607-227-6722 On Twitter On Facebook STATE OF NEW YORK DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SERVICE THREE EMPIRE STATE PLAZA, ALBANY, NY 12223-1350 www.dps.n3-.gov tc, _ PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION r '0e3 ���` W 7 TO AUDREY'/.IBELMAN r `` -.< FCC Ofilr Clair PATRICIA L. ACAMPORA CARRY A. BROWN GREGG C. SAYRE DIANE X. BURMAN Conmussionerc June 17, 2014 Supervisor Herbert Engman Town of Ithaca 215 N. Tioga Street Ithaca, NY 14850 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION KIMBERLY A. HARRIMAN General Cannel KATHLEEN H. BURGESS 5errelarr PLEASE CIRCULATE THIS LETTER TO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS STAFF, CLERKS, AND FREEDOM OF INFORMATION LAW OFFICERS Dear Supervisor Engman, On February 20, 2014, the New York State Department of Public Service issued an Order Requiring Risk Assessments and Remediation of New York Gas Facilities (issued and effective February 20, 2014) (Risk Assessment Order) in Case 1 I-G-0565, which required all New York State natural gas local distribution companies (LDCs) to conduct risk assessments of their natural gas distribution systems. Specifically, during the course of an investigation of a natural gas explosion in Horseheads, New York, investigators found evidence of excavation damage to distribution pipelines, possibly caused by subsequent municipal installation of services. The Commission's statewide gas risk assessment initiative is aimed at identifying and repairing pipelines the conditions of which are similar to those found during the Horseheads investigation. Therefore, in the coming weeks and months, natural gas LDCs operating in your jurisdiction should be contacting you seeking information pertaining to the installation dates and locations of underground facilities such as water and sewer networks installed by your municipality or a sub -contractor hired by your municipality. I am writing to ask for your cooperation in quickly responding to the utility's requests for excavation and service installation records. The goal of this endeavor is to identify at -risk natural gas pipelines so that utilities can make the necessary repairs in order to maintain and improve the safety of natural gas distribution systems throughout New York State. Any information you are able to provide the LDCs will assist them in conducting these comprehensive risk assessments and will ensure the risk Ithaca, NY June 19,2014 To Town of Ithaca office Almost every week a new housing project is announced in the paper. Immediately nearby residents object because it will destroy the open land nearby and their view and because of the "kind of people" such as project might attract.....students, children etc. So the projects are cut back, prices are raised (no allowance for affordable units) and population limited to over fifties or seniors. So another nice senior project and families and working people have to move further out into the country or even out of the county. School bus lines will have to be extended (and paid for by the tax payers)or rural schools enlarged....as unused class room space grows in the Ithaca district. And what will happen if there is a real gas shortage or gas price increase how will most Cornell, Ithaca College, hospital, Kendal, Longview etc employees get to work? Are we really afraid to house families and working people in the city? Of course student use of affordable housing can be a problem .... but it is solvable. We need a survey of available senior housing and of seniors actually looking for housing. I understand there are vacancies in that type of housing.... vacancies that may not be "affordable". And as to new housing destroying the view. Do you pay for that when you buy real estate? Sincerely, oOF xx�y � 1821 TOWN OF 1THACA � �W Yo¢� 215 N. Tioga Street, Ithaca, N.Y. 14850 www.town.ithacamy.us Town Supervisor (607) 273-1721, Ext 125 ; HEnaman®town.ithaca.ny.us TOWN CLERK (607) 273-1721 PUBLIC WORKS (607) 273-1656 ENGINEERING (607) 273-1747 PLANNING (607) 273-1747 ZONING (607) 273-1783 FAX (607) 273-1704 June 23, 2014 Klayton F. Fennel Vice President, Government Affairs Comcast One Comcast Center Philadelphia, PA Dear Mr. Fennell: I have discussed your letter of June 10, 2014 with the Ithaca Town Board and I have been authorized to address the matter of the proposed merger of Time Warner Cable and Comcast. Given that the Town of Ithaca is collaborating with twelve other Tompkins County municipalities to negotiate new franchise agreements with Time Warner Cable, we can not agree to the merger at this time. There are Tompkins County municipalities that have been unable to come to renewal agreements with Time Warner Cable for many years, one at least on back to 1988. Given the need for good faith negotiations, we believe that renewal agreements must be reached with Time Warner Cable before the inevitable uncertainty that comes with a major merger. We appreciate the line of communication that you have opened to the Town and look forward to positive dealings in the future. Since y, x 1 er J. ngman Town pervisor CC: Carol J. McTague, NYS Public Service Commission Three Empire State Plaza Albany, NY 12223-1350 Tom Wheeler, Federal Communications Commission 445 12th Street, SW Washington, DC 20554 Paulette Terwilliger From: Paulette Terwilliger Sent: Tuesday, June 24, 2014 4:18 PM To: 'Terry Garahan' Subject: RE: Dog Control Mr. Garahan, I will forward this to Tompkins County Animal Control. Their number is 257-1822 through SPCA. I believe the gentleman called me this afternoon and he asserts that they are not barking or outside a lot and that you were verbally abusive causing the dogs to bark. My position is to tell him the law, which I did. Please contact TCAC and start a preliminary investigation. Definitely, if you have other neighbors who can attest to this disturbance, you should be ready with that information for the Dog Control Officer. If you have any other questions, please let me know and contact me if you have not heard from TCAC by the end of the week. Regards, Paulette Terwilliger From: Terry Garahan [mailto:ggarahan@gmail.com] Sent: Tuesday, June 24, 2014 1:43 PM To: Paulette Terwilliger Cc: tyson.merrill@icloud.com; info@houndandhare.com; Bonnie Shelley Subject: Dog Control Dear Ms. Terwilliger, I have attached a letter I have given to Andy and Jane Fitzgibbons, who reside at 1033 Hanshaw Rd. regarding an ongoing problem with their 3 or more dogs outside barking day and night. We have asked them to control their dogs and they do for a brief time and the problem starts again. The Town of Ithaca website states that you contract with the SPCA, but I can't find the person who is responsible or who to contact. Could you either forward this to the dog control officer or let me know who to contact. i have copied this to neighbors who will join in a complaint if this is not resolved. I would like this attempt at resolution part of the record if further action is needed. Thanks. Terry Garahan 308 Roat Street, Ithaca. 257-8545 4lq q1I q Dear Neighbor residing at 1033 Hanshaw Rd., Last night, your dogs were outside barking for over a half hour. This was not only rude and inconsiderate behavior but is also against Town of Ithaca law (section 112.2). This is an ongoing problem that you need to resolve. Any further disturbance by your dogs will cause us to file a complaint with the Town of Ithaca Justice Court. They will then take legal action against you. It may also result in calls to the Tompkins County Sheriff's office. We are aware of other neighbors who will join us in this action. You are in clear violation of the law. We will no longer be denied "... the reasonable use or enjoyment of our home.. ." by your actions. Bonnie Shelley and Terry Garahan 308 Roat Street June 24, 2014 Cc: Town of Ithaca Dog Control Officer Andrew Fitz -Gibbon, PhD, FRSA 1035 Hanshaw Road Ithaca NY 14850 607 279 6584 Tuesday, June 24, 2014 J. Tyson Merrill, Psy.D, 313 Roat Street, Ithaca NY 14850 Cc: Paula Terwiliger, Ithaca Town Clerk Dear Dr. Merrill (Tyson, if 1 may), First, let me sincerely apologize that the quality of your life has suffered because of the barking of our dogs. It is not our intention to be bad neighbors, and we do try to stop the dogs barking as soon as we are aware of it. We were unaware of your distress. Our dogs spend most of their time in the house and go into the back yard only to do their business and when we are with them. Occasionally, they bark at the next door neighbor's dogs, as their dogs bark at ours. When that happens, we act swiftly to end the barking. All dogs bark, and I wonder, if on occasion, you have heard these other dogs barking. We certainly have. Last night, for instance, when I took ours out for their bedtime business, a dog was barking quite loudly three houses down From us. (Our pugs were silent as mice!)The barking was clear to me in our yard, and I suspect must have been to you too, if you had been outside. It is not always easy to know where the barking is coming from. It is unfair, I suggest, to blame all the neighborhood barking on our dogs. During the day we both work and our dogs are in the house. They sleep most of the time, most every day. (We know that because after the robbery, see below, we installed interior motion detector cameras. We receive notification on our iPhones and computers of any movement in the house.) Coincidentally, I am writing this letter and heard a dog bark. I rushed to the back door confused as all the pugs are in the house. The barking was from next door toward Community Corners! The dogs do sound the same! And from your home the sound would come from the same general direction. Unfortunately, our pugs have a history with Mr. Garaham. He has shouted at them and they remember his voice. We try to avoid letting them out when Mr. Garaham is on his deck, for his voice carries a long way. We would like him to enjoy his time on the deck without the pugs barking at him. Monday evening was unfortunate. Jane took the pugs out for their evening pee. Mr. Garaham was with friends enjoying their evening. Unfortunately, the merriments were quite loud and the dogs ran down the yard toward the loud noises. Jane followed to bring them in. Mr. Garaham started to shout at the dogs and at Jane. This was not the first time, I'm sure out of frustration, that Mr. Garaham has raised his voice to Jane and on one occasion to our daughter too. Dogs being protective, and sensing danger, barked even more, making Jane's task in bringing them in quite difficult. So the commotion that you heard was in part the dogs, in part Jane trying to get the dogs in, and in part Mr. Garaham shouting. It was a very unfortunate situation. Jane felt very threatened by Mr. Garaham and could not sleep Monday night. In the early hours of Tuesday morning, I too, considered seeking legal advice. Barking dogs is one thing; verbal abuse —which amounts legally to assault —is quite different. Jane has not slept well since the event. It has made her feel very differently about the neighborhood and how safe it is. I will be away on business later in the summer. I too am a little worried for her. However, I do not want to go the route of charge and counter charge. We have reached out in friendliness to Mr. Garaham and Ms. Shelly, inviting them to our home, to see if we can de-escalate the situation. Back to the dogs. Might I say that in mitigation, about eighteen months ago we were robbed. The robbery happened during the day when we were at work. The robber broke in at the back door and stole many valuables, including irreplaceable items that were gifts from family members. The dogs were in the house, and we suspect that the robber quite possibly kicked them. Jane had called 911 when she saw the broken back door, and was told not to enter the house for fear that the robber might still be inside. When the police arrived the dogs were very cowed. Since then, the dogs have been more nervous about noises. We have been trying to work through that with them. Also, recently we had contractors working on the house for two weeks. Five noisy men (hammering, banging, etc) was quite disturbing for the dogs. I think their jitteriness on Monday was probably an after effect of this. It may be difficult to believe —if you have only heard their barks, and not truly met them —that our pugs are the most gentle and loving of dogs, especially with the foster children we care for. Most of the children we have cared for come from very disruptive and violent backgrounds. The pugs are one way we help these children relate to other sentient beings in loving, nonviolent ways. Again, let me assure you that we will try to curb the dogs barking as soon as we are aware of it. Of course, to expect dogs to be completely silent would be unreasonable. For dogs, barking is much the same as our talking, communicating excitement at seeing us, and showing fear of strangers and danger. My hope is that we can live together as kind neighbors, and again I am truly sorry for the distress that we have unwittingly caused you. We fly to the UK on Saturday to visit our families. When we return I wonder might we invite you for a drink? I have included my cell phone. Please call me if you ever need to. With every good wish, r Andrew Fitz -Gibbon TOWN OF ITHACA 215 N. Tioga Street, Ithaca, NY 14850 607-273-1721 www.town.ithacamy.us NYSEG - Electric Transmission Services 18 Link Drive Binghamton, NY 13904 Attention: R. Kauffman / M. Chier Authority to Act as an Agent To: New York State Electric and Gas Corporation, I, Herb Eneman, hereby authorize SolarCity Corporation to act as my Agent as permitted in the New York State Standardized Interconnection Requirements with respect to the Account Name and associated Accounts listed below. I further authorize you to release to SolarCity Corporation my account information for the prior twelve (12) months, including electrical usage and demand history. SolarCity Corporation Agrees to keep this information confidential and use it only for the purposes of designing and installing my photovoltaic system, obtaining NYSERDA funding incentives on my behalf, and establishing utility interconnection agreements, proper metering, and approvals. Account Name: Town of Ithaca Account Numbers: 1001-8464-452 1001-3629-703 1001-0796-125 1001-2394-143 1001-2394-135 Sincerely, Sign Name Date June 25, 2014 Print Town Supervisor Town of Ithaca J. Tyson Merrill, Psy.D. 313 Roat Street Ithaca, NY 14850 June 26, 2014 Andy and Jane Fitzgibbons 1033 Hanshaw Road Ithaca, NY 14850 RE: Barking Dogs Dear Mr. and Mrs. Fitzgibbons: The absence of your dogs' barking for the past two days has been a wonderful respite that makes me realize just how negatively your dogs' multiple daily disruptions have impacted my life for many months. I bought my house solely for the location that promised quiet, peace and kind and generous neighbors. Your barking dogs are the only impediment to my quality of life in an otherwise truly wonderful neighborhood. I know that you are able to stop the barking because you did it for a time after I came to your house and spoke to Jane two years ago. Now, following Monday night's raucous barking and yelling, you have once again quieted them and I hope you will continue to do so. Some months ago I spoke to the Sheriff's Department after a prolonged bout (more that 30 minutes) of barking. I learned that officers can take action only when the dogs are barking in their presence, and they therefore provided information about how I might take more effective action. I have been intending to act for some time in the face of progressively worse disruption, with respect to both frequency and duration of barking. Regardless of where the dogs are located on your property, where I am in my house (generally in the southwest corner which is quite far from your property), or whether my windows are open or closed I have been living with daily distress for months because of the barking. The incident Monday night, between 9:30 and 10PM, has prompted me to notify you that should the barking resume, I will initiate every possible legal action to regain the quality of my life, as well as that of our neighborhood. Below are relevant sections found in the Town of Ithaca Code: Town Of Ithaca Code: 112-2 B Engages in such habitual or continued barking, howling, or whining so as to cause a person's rest to be broken, his sleep to be interrupted, or the reasonable use or enjoyment of his home or property to be otherwise interfered with, disturbed or diminished, or that causes a person to be otherwise harassed, annoyed or disturbed. Town of Ithaca Code: 112-4 Any person who observes a dog in violation of any acts prohibited by this article may file a signed complaint, under oath, with a Town Justice of the Town of Ithaca, or with the authorized Dog Control Officer, or with any peace officer, specifying the objectionable conduct of the dog, the date thereof, the damage caused, or the acts constituting violation of this article, and including the place or places where such conduct occurred and the name and residence, if known, of the owner or other person harboring such dog. Upon receipt of such a complaint, the authorized Dog Control Officer or peace officer receiving such complaint shall transmit same to the Town Justice. Sincerely, J. Tyson Merrill, Psy.D. 313 Roat Street Ithaca, NY 14850 cc: Paula Terwilliger, Ithaca Town Clerk Debra DeAugistine from: Tyson Merrill <tyson.merrill@icloud.com> Sent: Friday, June 27, 2014 3:02 PM To: Debra DeAugistine Subject: Chronic Barking Dog Prob at 1033? 1035? Hanshaw Road Attachments: Barking Dogs Letter.docx; ATT00001.htm Dear Ms. Terwilliger: Please see the attached letter I delivered to the Fitz -Gibbons yesterday morning. I hope you will keep it on record. For the record, my experience with lice Fitz -Gibbons dogs is independent of Mr. Garahan's. After the time of Monday night's episode I called the Sheriff and then cancelled the call when the noise ceased. Immediately thereafter I emailed both Ms.Sporle, the owner of the Hound and Hare B&B, and the Garahans to accounce my intention of taking action, and inviting them to join in. Only then did I learn that Mr. Garahan and his wife, Bonnie Shelly were planning to act. Ms. Sporle and I discussed this problem nearly 3 years ago, few weeks before I moved into my house on Roat Street. It is not true that this is simply a neighborhood dispute between the Fitz -Gibbons and Mr. Garahan. Despite the letter to me that I believe Mr. Fitzgibbons copied to you, our niehgborhood has been wonderfully free of ANY barking, at least as heard at my house. 1 am confused about their address. I believe their Mail Box says 1033, but they seem to use 1035. Thank you for your attention to this, J. Tyson Merrill 313 Roat Street Ithaca, NY 14850 607-351-3463 5o, 1 z-- 7 5 221 Strawberry Hill Circle #3 Ithaca, New York 14850 August 19, 2014 Diane Graser, PE N.Y.S Department of Transportation 333 East Washington Street Syracuse, New York 13202 Dear Ms. Graser: I spoke with a Region 3 DOT representative who suggested that I contact you to request a site visit. The intersection of Honness Lane and Slaterville Road (Rt. 79) in Ithaca presents hazardous situations for cars turning from Honness onto Slaterville Road. There is a curve on Slaterville Road just east of Honness Lane making it impossible to see vehicles traveling west on that road. There is also copious vegetation further obscuring vision. Speed limits along Route 79 range from 55 to 45 mph in the area. The Ithaca city line is just ,..1 west of Honness Lane where the speed limit drops to 30 mph. There have been several accidents in recent years at and near the intersection. There were two accidents in 2010, one in February 2011, and one in May 2013. Within a quarter mile of Honness Lane there have been one head-on, four rear ends, and a right angle accident. There are seventy-seven households in Eastwood Commons (Strawberry Hill Circle and Wildflower Drive) and twenty-seven residences (many multiple households) on Honness Lane. Occupants use Honness to enter and exit onto Slaterville Road. Future development consisting of the construction of 46 residences is planned. The new residents will also use Honness Lane as their means of egress. Once you conduct a site visit, I am confident that we will be able to agree that something needs to be done to prevent further accidents. Thank you for your attention to this pressing matter. Received: Safety &Mobility Sincerely, �Nan� �chu}}e��— AUG 21 2014 cc: .� C LR -� Herb Engman, Supervisor Town of Ithaca red To: /,O*N Geogia Howe, President, Eastwood Commons Association 31yoi4l? 4. CARL F. FORD, P.F. REGIONAL DIRECTOR H6 s - STATE OF NEW YORK DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION REGION 3 333 EAST WASHINGTON STREET SYRACUSE, NY 13202 www.dot.ny.gov August 29, 2014 Ms. Nano c u er '4e.v I° (2 0 221 Strawberry Hill Circle #3 Ithaca, New York 14850 Dear Ms. Schuler: JOAN MCDONALD COMMISSIONER RE: ROUTE 79, TOWN OF ITHACA TRAFFIC SAFETY CONCERNS Thank you for your August 191h letter regarding concerns related to the intersection of Honness Lane and Slaterville Road (Route 79) in Ithaca, New York. In response to your concerns, we will conduct a review of this location. Our study will include a detailed analysis of recent accident activity in the area and a field review of existing conditions. Upon conclusion of this review, you will be advised of our findings and recommendations. Please be aware that our review requires sufficient field investigation and analysis to assure a proper response. Again, we thank you for bringing this matter to our attention and for your interest in highway safety. Very truly yours, �Jr:i L :SIGINEp .Y DIAI'-,,'A L. GF�r,SER DIANA L. GRASER, P. E. Regional Traffic Engineer H. J. Engman, Supervisor, Town of Ithaca---- S. e mown-Piannzr, Town -of -Ithaca G. Howe, President, Eastwood Commons Association 0 a:i HUMAN SERVICES COALITION OFTOMPMNSCOUNTY,INC. HUMAN SERVICE PLANNING • 2-1-1/INFORMATION &REFERRAL • HEALTH PLANNING COUNCIL August 27, 2014 Herb Engman Supervisor, Town of Ithaca 215 North Tioga Street Ithaca, NY 14850 Dear Supervisor Engman, rTr!,�Cq The Human Services Coalition (HSC) respectfully submits a request for $5,000 in continuing funding from the Town of Ithaca for fiscal year 2015. This figure is at the same level as our 2014 funding. We received your plan to reduce HSC's funding in half in 2015 and to eliminate it in 2016. We are asking you and your board to reconsider this decision. The Human Services Coalition has been providing county -wide planning services since 1974. Forty years ago Tompkins County, the City of Ithaca, the United Way, the towns of Ithaca and Groton, along with various organizations concerned with funding and/or delivery of human services had the vision to create the Human Aww, Services Coalition. Since then, the Coalition has been involved in assessing human service needs, providing technical assistance and training to the non-profit community, and providing health and human service referrals directly to Tompkins County residents. Without the combined support of each fonder, including the Town of Ithaca, we would not be able to accomplish these tasks. 1O Listed below are just some of the services that HSC provides to residents of the Town of Ithaca: 2-1-1/Tompkins trained community service specialists help people assess their needs and provide information and referrals to the most appropriate community services or recreation, educational, or cultural resources. In 2013, 2-1-1 Tompkins responded to 12,554 requests for information, including 1,352 requests from residents of the Town of Ithaca, as well as an additional 1,200 requests from "Ithaca, not specific" callers. Clearly, the Town of Ithaca appreciates our 2-1-1 Tompkins resources since we are listed on the Town website's home page under Departments. • HSC manages the non-profit Listsery that provides a fast, free method to share information, distribute resources, post jobs and connect with over 2,800 subscribers on a variety of subjects, saving organizations and individuals both time and money. Facilitates the County/City Funding Review process that distributes funding to local non -profits assuring that the residents of Tompkins County have the services they need to be productive members of the community. 1 7 1 EAST MARTIN LUTHER KING 1R./STATE STREET, 4 133, ITHACA, NEW YORK 14850-5543 607) 273-8686 • FAX:( 607) 273-3002 HSCTC.ORG 2-1-1/INFORMATION &REFERRAL: DIAL 2-1-1, Of (877) 21 1-8667 211 TOMPKINS.ORG + The Human Services Coalition is the lead agency for the Continuum of Care (CoC) which plans and coordinates services for those who are homeless or in danger of becoming homeless throughout the County. • Provides capacity building workshops for the nonprofit community. In 2013, 659 individuals attended 43 workshops. Groups for both finance staff and agency directors now provide venues for sharing information, talking about current issues and exchanging best practices. • In partnership with members of the Homeless and Housing Task Force, HSC's 2-1-1/Information and Referral Program maintains an on-line schedule and database of food and shelter resources and distributes pocket guides for those without internet access. Often 2-1-1 is the only resource for people who need assistance navigating the often complex social services network. • 2-1-1 Tompkins provides intake screening and scheduling for the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance/ Earned Income Tax Credit (VITA/EITC) program at AFCU, for the Health Planning Council's Health Insurance Navigator Program, and takes medical ride requests for the FISH Program. • HSC became the home of Community Navigators who provide application assistance for private and public health insurance programs. Residents receive information in a fair and impartial manner in an accessible site. Since the program started last October, 437 residents of Tompkins County have been served. • 211 Tompkins Director participates in disaster recovery planning with Tompkins County Department of Emer-ency Response (DOER) to help coordinate the delivery of vital information to the ,.� community in disasters and local emergencies participating in sub -committees on people with disabilities and public information management. Our Creating Healthy Places program is working on a variety of projects to encourage healthy living including more walking, biking, and access to local and wholesome foods. The Town of Ithaca has been a steady supporter of the work of the Human Services Coalition, understanding that a strong service delivery system is good for both the economic and social health of its residents. The Town's funding helps HSC to meet core expenses for all three of our programs: Human Service Planning (HSP), 211/Information & Referral Service (211/I&R) and the Health Planning Council (HPC). The Human Services Coalition helps assure that resources are used efficiently and effectively throughout the county. Despite tough economic times the Human Services Coalition and the agencies we work with are busier than ever. As we celebrate our 401` year of service, we remain grateful for the support we receive from the Town of Ithaca. Sincerely, Kathleen Schlather, Executive Director ,m,, CC: B.Goodman, R. DePaolo, R. Howe, T. Hunter, P. Leary, E. Levine r'"'� 2014 Human Services Coalition Board List Christine Barksdale City of Ithaca Police Department Dan Brown Franziska Racker Centers Patricia Carey Department of Social Services, Tompkins County Diane Cohen Finger Lakes ReUse Susan Dale -Hall, Board Chair Child Development Council Geoff Dunn Tompkins County Solid Waste David G. Evelyn, MD, Cayuga Medical Center Daniel E. HIein, Tompkins County Legislature John T. Lemley Cornell University, retired Saoirse McClory - Board Secretary Community Volunteer Schelley Michell -Nunn City of Ithaca - Human Resources Deborah Mohlenhoff City of Ithaca; Tompkins Cortland Community (TC3) Alicia Plotkin Tompkins-Tioga Neighborhood Legal Services Ron Provus - Board Vice -chair Hospitality International Lenore Schwager MPH - Board Treasurer Finger Lakes Independence Center Peter C. Stein, Tompkins County Legislature Nancy Zahler Community Volunteer Paulette Terwilliger From: Herb Engman Sent: Wednesday, August 27, 2014 9:27 AM To: Joshua Peluso Cc: Paulette Terwilliger; Jim Weber Subject: RE: Speeding: West Haven ROad Joshua, thanks. Speeding is a big issue throughout the County and especially the Town of Ithaca. If the speed limit is an issue, a petition to lower it can be sent to the Town, which recommends a change and sends it on to the County. The County then recommends the change to the state, which studies the conditions and makes a final decision. Enforcement is another matter. I'll check to see if we can get the mobile digital speed signs put up; they seem to have helped in other places. I'll also check with the Sherriff to see what else might be possible. If you decide to do a petition, Paulette Terwilliger, out Town Clerk, can provide examples of successful petitions in the past. It is important to list the reasons for the change — traffic volume, hills, curves, pedestrians, driveways, cyclists, etc. Herb Herbert J. Engman Town Supervisor Town of Ithaca 215 North Tioga Street ,,av4thaca, NY 14850 607) 273-1721 Ext. 125 From: Joshua Peluso [maiIto: oelusoiDgmail.coml Sent: Wednesday, August 27, 2014 9:14 AM To: Herb Engman Subject: Speeding: West Haven Road Mr. Engman, I hope you are doing well today. I have been asked to reach out to the town by a group of very concerned residents on West Haven Road. We have met as a community and invited Sheriff Lansing to participate in our discussion regarding crime and other issues on our street. A continuing theme was the very serious concern about speeding on the street. Residents are afraid to use the street, we have all had close encounters with speeders, and we have witnessed some vehicles doubling the speed limit on the street. We would like to reach out to the town and see what options are available to us to try and mitigate the speed on West Haven, as the Sheriff has indicated increased patrols are not necessarily an option. Can we get a speed study on the street via a speed cameras or other means? Are there options to us to mitigate the speed, such as rumble strips, increased signage, ...etc. Any information would could provide would be very helpful, I thank you for your time. Joshua Peluso L Paulette Terwilliger From: Herb Engman Sent: Wednesday, August 27, 2014 8:39 AM To: tmttmt Cc: Paulette Terwilliger, Bill Goodman; Mike Solvig Subject: RE: fire department Dear Mr. Tordel: Both the Town of Ithaca and the City value highly the Ithaca Fire Department. It does a good job. Times have changed and the old ways of operating fire departments no longer apply. For example, only about 6% of the Fire Department calls are for fire -related problems. Because of strict codes — smoke detectors, sprinklers for example — there are only a few house or business fires per year. Most of the calls for the fire department are for medical issues — twisted ankles, heart attacks, fender -benders, etc. Yet we have a local ambulance; why can't we better coordinate so that huge fire trucks don't have to be called out for a sprained ankle? We County taxpayers paid for a $20,000,000 emergency communication system that also costs about $500,000 per year to run. Why isn't that communication system being used to eliminate some of the calls? In addition for years the Ithaca Fire Department systematically drove out volunteers and eliminated the bunker system (a practice that is highly successful in Varna and the Village of Cayuga Heights). Only after years of complaints is the Ithaca Fire Department finally recruiting volunteers again although there is no serious attempt to revive the bunker system despite the fact that both fire houses in the Town have bunker facilities. We are wasting the public's money on an antiquated system. In addition we are paying way too much for what we have. An Empire Center study showed that the Ithaca Fire and Police are the highest paid public employees in the entire Southern Tier. The average pay is $83,284 per year. Even more remarkable, that average is over $10,000 more per year than the second highest paid force, the Town of Vestal. Some firefighters make, with overtime, over $100,000 per year. The $83,284 Fire Department average is about twice as much as the average pay for other City of Ithaca employees. I have not heard of any $717,000 surplus. Both the City and the Town are stretched to the limit on budgets. The problem for the Town of Ithaca is that we have simply run out of money. Our five-year budget projections show that the Town will exhaust its balances in our two major accounts unless we cut costs. Our biggest single cost — about 47% of our property tax — is to pay the City Fire Department bill. We can't go on like this. We can either get the Ithaca Fire Department to modernize and cut costs or the Town will have to independently try something dramatically different. The Town has already cut staff by 8% and I am proposing eliminating ALL discretionary funding to organizations that are the primary responsibility of other governments or bodies. The Town would save $100,000 in 2015 and $200,000 every year thereafter. We have no "pet" projects in the Town, only essential services. In sum, we hope we can work things out to continue the long-term relationship between the Town and City. That will take some change of attitude and a better sense of cooperation for the public's good. Sincerely, Herb Engman /Oft\ ierbert J. Engman Town Supervisor Town of Ithaca 215 North Tioga Street Ithaca, NY 14850 `s (607) 273-1721 Ext. 125 From: trot tmt [mailto:tmt htva.netl Sent: Tuesday, August 26, 2014 6:39 PM lAft*`To: Herb Engman Subject: fire department i read an article the other day wherein you had said the Ithaca fire department must be downsized. of all the expenses why would you attack one of the most important services there are? a look at the general city of ithaca and the bordering town of, as regards the dense packed homes and businesses, one would think that fire and police would be the MOST needed. while its true that i don't live in ithaca, i do work there and shop there. is it not strange that the same news source that had this article also had an article about ithaca trying to spend a 717 thousand dollar surplus? i am sure there are many "pet" projects, among the people who were elected to run our city and town.. some one HAS to be brave enough to point out the importance of the peoples basic protection services. and , yes, if we, the people, want/need protection then WE have to be brave enough to "spend" the money needed. thanks, tom tordel jr /, 6, Go 2 MAHLON R. PERKINS, P. C. Attorneys and Counsellors at Lary 11 South Street P.O. Box 27 Dryden, New York 13053 MAI ILON R. PERKINS September 9, 2014 Paulette Terwilliger Town Clerk Town of Ithaca 215 N. Tioga Street Ithaca, NY 14850 Re: Rocco LucenteBriarwood lI Dear Ms. Terwilliger: I TOV.,IN OF ITH�ACA CLER'rt TELEPHONE (607)844-9111 I represent Mr. Rocco Lucente in connection with his application for final subdivision approval of Town of Ithaca Tax parcels 70.-10-3.5 and 70.-1-8.22 and known as Briarwood II. On July 18, 2006 the Town of Ithaca Planning Board adopted PB Resolution No. 2006-071 which granted Mr. Lucente preliminary subdivision approval, subject to certain conditions to be fulfilled in connection with final conditional approval. On September 10, 2007 Mr. Lucente, through his engineer, submitted all the materials required by the Planning Board in its July 18, 2006 preliminary approval resolution and addressed all outstanding issues. On that same day the Town Board adopted a moratorium for 270 days prohibiting the consideration of final approval of Mr. Lucente's subdivision. The prohibition specifically targeted Mr. Lucente's property for which he had previously received preliminary subdivision approval. Thereafter the Town Board extended the moratorium through December 20, 2008 and again extended it to June 20, 2009, and again extended it until December 20, 2009, when it finally expired with no legislative action taken which affects Mr. Lucente's preliminary subdivision approval. The Planning Board was required to "conditionally approve with or without modifications, disapprove, or grant final approval" within 45 days of the expiration of the moratorium. [Town of Ithaca Code §234-16(C)]. [Town Law §276(6)(b) provides a 62-day period.] The time for the .oft%. Planning Board to act on the final plat and submissions has expired, and the time has not been extended. e"t Accordingly, pursuant to Town Law §276(8), the final plat is deemed to be approved and we demand that you provide a certificate as to the date of the submission of the final plat and the fact of failure of the Planning Board to take action within the prescribed time. Please forward the required certificate to me within the next 15 days. Vefy truly Mahlon R. Perkins MRP/bb cc: Mr. Roco Lucente Mr. Lawrence Fabbroni Susan Ritter Town of Ithaca Planner Fred Wilcox, Chairman Town of Ithaca Planning Board A 1466 Hanshaw Road Ithaca New York 14850 607-257-1951 September 18, 2014 Town Board Town of Ithaca 215 North Tioga Street Ithaca, New York 14850 To Members of the Town Board: Enclosed please find a petition requesting the speed limit on Hanshaw Road from Warren Road to Sapsucker Woods Road be lowered from 40mph to 30mph. The people who have signed the enclosed petition are all residents of Hanshaw Road from those two points (Warren Road to Sapsucker Woods Road). With the completion of the new road people are going to be inclined to speed even more ..,:.due to the lack of ruts and bumps. Right now it is almost impossible to go to your mailbox get your newspaper without taking your life in your hands. if the speed stays at 40mph it is only going to get worse. The installation of a new sidewalk is NOT going to make this any easier. Even with the walk traffic going at that speed creates a safety hazard. Some time ago the speed limit from Community Corners to Warren Road was changed from 40mph to 30mph. However, from Warren Road to Sapsucker Woods Road has stayed at 40mph. This section of the road has families both with and without children and should be entitled to the same safety measures and the lower speed limit. We would like to request that this petition be acted on promptly. Yours truly, Peter J. Romani r PETITION FOR SPEED LIMIT CHANGE HANSHAW ROAD, ITHACA, NEW YORK We the undersigned are requesting that the Town of Ithaca working with other entities, Tompkins County, Town of Dryden, and New York State, as necessary, to facilitate the change of the speed limit on Hanshaw Road, Ithaca, New York from Warren Road to Sapsucker Woods Road from the current 40 MPH to 30 MPH. The current 40 MPH speed limit really translates to cars going 50 MPH to 60 MPH. This makes it hard to feel safe having children play, picking up the paper and bringing in the mail. With the installation of a new sidewalk these speeds will put walkers in jeopardy. Sianatura Family Nama Firci Nama Raciriantial Addrpcc 2 . a J�-le 1Z J. 3. r F&m,,n orn a n Mike 5 2aa9Nd 11.4. jl� /;d 1 117 rrt v . 6. ,. �-- ��- yes ,,�,, ,� z� LqH2 z0. St--Geja; 5 �ia�. I l 3 6 j--%,.,► �• �� r,� 77 2G!`I I143 • f r ' l` NJO 4-4 14.A Lob` I SrAm H30 Nw �4 0 -� 70//� 15 ,. I-�ekPn wed+ 1,4 •-46i PsLa t �Z" y MI' db 4mikavaj 17 Nxi S Sky 4 1 1 t1 fin%✓ YD D PETITION FOR SPEED LIMIT CHANGE rwft'N HANSHAW ROAD, ITHACA, NEW YORK 4� �t5 We the undersigned are requesting that the Town of Ithaca working with other entities, Tompkins County, Town of Dryden, and New York State, as necessary, to facilitate the change of the speed limit on Hanshaw Road, Ithaca, New York from Warren Road to Sapsucker Woods Road from the current 40 MPH to 30 MPH. The current 40 MPH speed limit really translates to cars going 50 MPH to 60 MPH. This makes it hard to feel safe;having children play, picking up the paper and bringing in the mail. With the installation of a new sidewalk these speeds will put walkers in jeopardy. C*1 n'M+nrn Cnmi1V N!mmo Pirct 1Uama RE+cidP_ntial Address 1G,�1 J A1 Tl�v u6�rsir u6,Ct /A, rf%Iv ��3 f/�iv S fj Cv 1����a° �b��} 3. �� I �2n.n2-ol201 -0� v ¢, 1%vS tot k/ - 7. �. So �o� PP�I �'�'� �i ia►� ,C3) S f iG �s �a fin/ � 8. ` a < S� i 1,1 ��5 �z h S�► 2 �-cJ Alf Rh 9. 10. Z .Pig a (co, �)Me t C6 LZ 1; 13 v� !t� fP `f 14 P &LKS 4A w 14. bo [LIB 3e 1%1 1�}0? 14onshow rd � 0124/11 �41 15. OWN // 17. v- cr` ��►u�en b er� ` h0 M (A Dry PETITION FOR SPEED LIMIT CHANGE Q r HANSHAW ROAD, ITHACA, NEW YORK We the undersigned are requesting that the Town of Ithaca working with other entities, Tompkins County, Town of Dryden, and New York State, as necessary, to facilitate the change of the speed limit on Hanshaw Road, Ithaca, New York from Warren Road to Sapsucker Woods Road from the current 40 MPH to 30 MPH. The current 40 MPH speed limit really translates to cars going 50 MPH to 60 MPH. This makes it hard to feel safe having children play, picking up the paper and bringing in the mail. With the installation of a new sidewalk these speeds will put walkers in jeopardy. Van2tima- Familv Name First Name Residential Address d 2 !V Pusso" 3�CAAS An I k o W14A 46 a 1 . L4 CA 0 4Xa--' U- cl�" o y 3Z � V S 11u VV rZ 27m 8. 9. 10. 11. 12 13. 14. 15. O 16. 17. 7J 1000%. DAVID D. STOTZ 153 1/z Westview Lane Ithaca, NY 14850-6262 607-319-4810 djs2@cornell.edu Mr. Herbert Engman, Town Supervisor Town of Ithaca 215 N. Tioga St. Ithaca, NY 14850 September 21, 2014 Dear Supervisor Engman: I would greatly appreciate it you, or a member of your staff, could enlighten me as to why the roadside ditches in the Clearview neighborhood have never been eliminated. Many smaller neighborhoods do not have roadside ditches because either the town required the developer not to have ditches, or the town subsequently filled them in. Neighborhoods that come to mind are Evergreen Lane, Eastwood Commons and Honness Lane. As an example, Evergreen Lane had its ditches filled by the Town without resident prompting and at no cost to the homeowners. In most places the Clearview ditches are quite deep with very steep slopes. There also are concrete hazards located within the ditches. Homeowners and landscapers risk injury from rollovers of grass cutting equipment (apparently the Town does not assume responsibility for cutting ditch grass). In places the road shoulders are quite narrow potentially causing pedestrians - of which there are quite a few - to run the risk of serious injury by falling into a deep ditch to avoid traffic (we have no sidewalks, which is another matter that should be addressed). Clearview's topography exacerbates the situation. Each winter numerous vehicles easily slide out of control and end up in some deep ditch causing personal injury and excessive vehicle damage. Residents and their guests trying to exit their driveways on winter days often end up in a ditch. The two slope axis of many driveways makes the peril even greater. I am puzzled as to why these dangerous conditions have never received proper attention from the Town of Ithaca, particularly when they have been addressed in other neighborhoods where the severity of conditions was far less. Could it be that the Town of Ithaca regards Clearview as more of a transient, less vocal neighborhood and therefore less worthy of attention? 1 hope not. Thank you for your attention to this matter. Very truly yours, 6", a 09f22/2014 Herbert Engman Town of Ithaca 215 North Tioga St Ithaca, NY 14850 Dear Mr. Engman: In 2013, Comptroller DiNapoli implemented a statewide fiscal stress monitoring system to identify local governments and school districts experiencing fiscal stress. The goal of the System is to inform both municipal leaders and taxpayers of the budgetary and economic challenges facing their locality so that actions can be taken when appropriate to avoid a fiscal crisis. The System uses data that is already submitted by local governments to this Office to calculate a fiscal stress score and to classify an entity in "significant fiscal stress," "moderate fiscal stress," Aom%. "susceptible to fiscal stress" or "no designation." This letter is to notify you that as of August 29th 2014, our review of the 2013 Annual Update Document (AUD) for the Town of Ithaca has been completed. Detailed information about your local government's fiscal stress condition is available by using the above user name and password on our website. The Town's fiscal and environmental scores and designations are outlined below. Fiscal Stress Fiscal Stress Environmental Environmental FYE Score Designation Score Designation 2012 9.6% No Designation 8.3% No Designation 2013 6.3% No Designation 10.8% No Designation For additional information on scores and designation categories, refer to the Fiscal Stress Report. Please contact the Division of Local Government and School Accountability with any questions you may have at 866-321-8503. Sincerely, Nathaalie N. Carey Nathaalie N. Carey Assistant Comptroller Local Government and School Accountability U"FF. TOWN OF ITHACA 215 N. Tioga Street, Ithaca, N.Y. 14850 ,,.., www.town.ithaca.ny.us Pau IcItillTo%�n Clerk I'hoiw� (W7) 273-172,1 Debra DcAuLliSOTIC_ 1)rhuwv.rown Clerk ptcrwiIIigcrCt'town. ithaca.ny.us 1-ax: t007) 273-58i4 ddcaugistinc(Iown.ithaca.nV.us September 25, 2014 Mahlon R. Perkins, Esq. 11 South Street P.O. Box 27 Dryden, NY 13053 Re: Rocco LucentBriarwood 11 Dear Mr. Perkins: This letter responds to your September 9, 2014 letter to me regarding the proposed Briarwood II subdivision. Your letter makes a demand pursuant to NY Town Law § 276(8) for "a certificate as to the date of the submission of the final plat and the fact of failure of the Planning Board to take action within the prescribed time." On September 10, 2007, the Town of Ithaca Planning Department received a proposed Awft, final plat and other documents from Lawrence Fabbroni, P.E., Consultant for Rocco P. Lucente. However, this submission was not complete. These conditions from the Town of Ithaca Planning Board's Resolution No. 2006-071 granting preliminary subdivision approval were required to be met prior to final subdivision approval. Condition 2.c: Receipt of approval by the Town Board for the Town to accept the location and concept of conveyance of the extensions of Sanctuary Drive, Birchwood Drive North (to be renamed Beechwood Drive), Birchwood Drive, the new Lucente Way spur road, the parcel addition to Salem Drive Park, and other public infrastructure including sewer and water mains, and (possibly) walkways, and Condition 2.j: Submission of written documentation from Cornell University that it agrees to accept ownership of lands proposed to be donated to it as shown on the subdivision plat, and ownership of stormwater facilities, and be responsible for stormwater facility maintenance and repair Review of the applicant's submission and Planning Department files shows that Conditions 2.c and 2.j have not been met. Regarding Condition 2.j, there is no written documentation in the submission or Planning Department's files that Cornell University aL,reed to accept ownership of stormwater facilities and be responsible for stormwater 1'Etci l i ty maintenance and repair. Planning Department files show the applicant made sit,�nificant changes to the method of treating and storing stormwater after preliminary ewhl approval. Cornell University's subsequent communication with the Planning Department indicates that Cornell would not be interested in ownership of and responsibility for the stormwater facilities. Planning Department files also show that the applicant was aware �+ of Cornell's lack of interest. In addition, the September 10, 2007 submission required another SEQR determination of significance due to changes made after preliminary approval. Among other things, two additional acres of forest would be cut under the new plan, and one additional acre of water surface area would be added as a result of the significant changes to the method of treating and storing stormwater. Included in the submission was a revised Full Environmental Assessment Form, with the revisions reflecting the changes to the project after preliminary approval. Mr. Fabbroni's September 10, 2007 letter accompanying the submission states that a "SEQRA amendment" will be required. Planning Department files also show that the applicant presented draft alternative subdivision layouts with substantially fewer lots to Planning Department staff and certain Town Board members during the moratorium and after its expiration. There is no information in the Planning Department files showing that the applicant requested after the moratorium expired that the Planning Board undertake the new SEQR determination of significance on the plat submitted on September 10, 2007. NY Town Law Section 276(8) states that a final plat is deemed approved if a planning board fails to take action on it "within the time prescribed therefor after completion of all requirements under the state environmental quality review act." As SEQR requirements have not been completed on the final subdivision application, and the final approval submission is not complete, I am not able to issue you the requested certificate. Sincerel , Py Paulette Terwilliger Town Clerk AO-1 ADOPTED RESOLUTION PB RESOLUTION NO.2006-071 Preliminary Subdivision Approval Briarwood II 50-lot Subdivision Extensions to Sanctuary Dr., Birchwood Drive N., and Birchwood Dr. Town of Ithaca Tax Parcel No. 70-10-3.5 and 73-1-8.22 Planning Board, July 18, 2006 MOTION made by Board Member Thayer, seconded by Board Member Talty. WHEREAS: 1. This action involves consideration of Preliminary Subdivision Approval for the proposed 50-lot subdivision located along new extensions to Sanctuary Drive, Birchwood Drive North, and Birchwood Drive, and along a new spur road north of Sanctuary Drive (to be identified as Lucente Way), Town of Ithaca Tax Parcel No.'s 70-10-3.5 and 73-1-8.22, Medium Density Residential Zone. The proposal includes subdividing the +/- 47.5 acres into 47 residential parcels (averaging .4 acres in size) with two parcels totaling approximately 25 acres to be donated to the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, and one small parcel to be added to Salem Drive Park. The proposal involves connecting Sanctuary Drive with Birchwood Drive North, connecting Birchwood Drive with Sapsucker Woods Road, extending /aftl\ Briarwood Drive North to the east, and creating a spur to the north off Sanctuary Drive. The project also includes the development of stormwater management facilities and walkways. The project is anticipated to be completed over a 10- year period and result in a development mix of one and two-family dwellings. Rocco Lucente, Owner/Applicant; Lawrence P. Fabbroni, P.E., L.S., Agent, and 2. This is a Type I Action for which the Town of Ithaca Planning Board, acting as lead agency in environmental review with respect to the above referenced proposal, on June 20, 2006, made a negative determination of environmental significance, after having reviewed and accepted as adequate a Full Environmental Assessment Form Part I, submitted by the applicant, and a Part II prepared by Town Planning staff, and 3. The Planning Board, at a Public Hearing held on July 18, 2006, has reviewed and accepted as adequate, plans entitled "Master Plan" dated 1 /12/03 with most recent revision 1/21/06, and three sheets entitled "Subdivision Plat" one dated 1 /21 /06 and revised 5/11 /06, one dated 1 /21 /06, and one dated 10/28/02 and. revised 01-21-06, and a drawing entitled `Typical Town of Ithaca Highway Crosssections" dated 1/16/06, four sheets entitled 'Water & Sewer Plan & Profiles" dated 5/11 /06, 11 /10/02, and two dated 1/16/06, and four sheets entitled "Highway Plan & Profile", dated 1/16/06, 10/28/02, and two dated 5/11/06 and "Standard Water Details dated 4/11 /06 and revised 1 /10/03, and "Standard '� Sanitary Sewer Details", dated 9/10/02, "Drainage, Erosion and Sedimentation PB RESOLUTION NO.2006-071 PAGE 2 Control Plan", dated 7/17/2006, all prepared by Lawrence P. Fabbroni, P.E., L.S., and other application material, /0001� NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: That the Town of Ithaca Planning Board hereby waives certain requirements for Preliminary Subdivision Approval, as shown on the Preliminary Subdivision Checklists, having determined from the materials presented that such waiver will result in neither a significant alteration of the purpose of subdivision control nor the policies enunciated or implied by the Town Board, and 2. That the Town of Ithaca Planning Board hereby grants Preliminary Subdivision Approval for the proposed 50-lot subdivision located along extensions to Sanctuary Drive, Birchwood Drive North, and Birchwood Drive, and along Lucente Way, as shown on the plans entitled "Master Plan" dated 1/12/03 with most recent revision 1 /21 /06, and three sheets entitled "Subdivision Plat" one dated 1 /21 /06 and revised 5/11 /06, one dated 1 /21 /06, and one dated 10/28/02 and revised 01-21-06, and a drawing entitled "Typical Town of Ithaca Highway Crosssections" dated 1 /16/06, four sheets entitled 'Water & Sewer Plan & Profiles" dated 5/11/06, 11/10/02, and two dated 1/16/06, and four sheets entitled "Highway Plan & Profile", dated 1 /16/06, 10/28/02, and two dated 5/11 /06 and "Standard Water Details dated 4/11/06 and revised 1/10/03, and "Standard Sanitary Sewer Details", dated 9/10/02, "Drainage, Erosion and Sedimentation r� Control Plan", dated 7/17/2006, all prepared by Lawrence P. Fabbroni, P.E., L.S., subject to the following conditions to be met prior to Final Subdivision Approval, for review and approval of the Planning Board, unless specifically noted otherwise: a. Submission of evidence of the necessary approval by the Tompkins County Health Department on the final plat, prior to signing of the subdivision plat by the Planning Board Chair, and b. Submission of an approximate phasing plan for the development outlining the sequence and timing of the proposed residences, roads, and stormwater facilities, and C. Receipt of approval by the Town Board for the Town to accept the location and concept of conveyance of the extensions of Sanctuary Drive, Birchwood Drive North (to be renamed Beechwood Drive), Birchwood Drive, the new Lucente Way spur road, the parcel addition to Salem Drive Park, and other public infrastructure including sewer and water mains, and (possibly) walkways, and PB RESOLUTION NO.2006-071 PAGE 3 d. Prior to issuance of building permits, the conveyance of the above- d"`N referenced park addition to the Town of Ithaca in a form acceptable to the Attorney for the Town, and e. Prior to issuance of building permits for dwellings along one of the above referenced road connections or extensions, the completion of and conveyance of such road extension or connection to the Town of Ithaca in a form acceptable to the Attorney for the Town and subject to the approval of the Director of Engineering and Town Highway Superintendent, which conveyance shall include, if determined to be necessary, appropriate performance guarantees in lieu of completion of said road connections or extensions acceptable to the Director of Engineering, Town Highway Superintendent, and Attorney for the Town, and f. Submission of a revised subdivision plat showing the following: the acreage and location of land in each parcel to be donated to Cornell University Lab of Ornithology, and the acreage and location of land in the addition to Salem Drive Park, and ii. the locations and dimensions of easements providing the Town of Ithaca (and Cornell University, if it holds responsibility for maintenance) access to all stormwater facilities, including forebays, /0%'N ditches, berms, and the like, and iii. the locations and dimensions of sewer and water easements to the Town of Ithaca for Town access to Lots 60, 61, 63, and 73, and iv. location, delineation, appearance, and profile of all crosswalks and traffic stops, acceptable to the Town Highway Superintendent and Director of Planning, and V. the correct map revision date on each drawing, and vi. location of the areas subject to deed restrictions or restrictions imposed through other mechanisms on Lots 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 51, 52 53, 55, 56, 57, 58, 59, 61, 67, 70, 71, 72 , as described in subparagraphs n and o below, and vii. elimination of the proposed traffic island on Sanctuary Drive, and viii. revised locations and dimensions of all walkways, sidewalks, and other pedestrian facilities acceptable to the Town Highway Superintendent, and /0'` ix. revised locations and dimensions of all stormwater facilities, and PB RESOLUTION NO. 2006-071 PAGE 4 X. revised dimensions, appearance, and profile of all roads to accomplish traffic calming acceptable to the Town Highway Superintendent. g. Submission of engineering details, acceptable to the Director of Engineering, for all stormwater facilities, including forebays, ditches, and berms, and h. Submission of planting plan details, acceptable to the Director of Engineering, showing vegetated benches and wetland plantings for all stormwater facilities, and showing type and size of trees to be planted on each residential lot with a minimum of 1 tree planted per lot, and i. Submission of an Erosion and Sedimentation Control Plan, acceptable to the Director of Engineering, and j. Submission of written documentation from Cornell University that it agrees to accept ownership of lands proposed to be donated to it as shown on the subdivision plat, and ownership of stormwater facilities, and be responsible for stormwater facility maintenance and repair, and k. Submission of a draft easement, acceptable to the Attorney for the Town, providing access to the Town of Ithaca (and to Cornell University, if it holds responsibility for maintenance) to all storm water management facilities, prior to signing of the subdivision plat by the Planning Board Chair, and Submission of a draft easement, acceptable to the Director of Engineering and Attorney for the Town, to provide the Town of Ithaca access to the Town's sewer lines on Lots 61, 63, and 73, prior to signing of the subdivision plat by the Planning Board Chair, and M. Submission of a draft easement and maintenance agreement between Lots 60 and 61 for shared private water line access, use, and repair, acceptable to the Attorney for the Town, prior to signing of the subdivision plat by the Planning Board Chair, and n. Submission of a deed restriction or other binding document, acceptable to the Attorney for the Town, to prohibit development or disturbance of the wetland portion of Lot 53, prior to signing of the subdivision plat by the Planning Board Chair, and o. Submission of a deed restriction or other binding document, acceptable to the Attorney for the Town, preserving a vegetated buffer with a depth of at least 25 feet of trees, along the back of the following lots: 33, 34, 35, 36, ,-� PB RESOLUTION NO.2006-071 PAGE 5 37, 38, 39, 51, 52 53, 55, 56, 57, 58, 59, 61, 67, 70, 71, 72, with all trees ^` within the buffer having a diameter of 4 inches or greater measured at diameter breast height, being preserved, prior to signing of the subdivision plat by the Planning Board Chair, and p. Submission of a stormwater "Operation, Maintenance, and Reporting Agreement" between the property owner and the Town of Ithaca, satisfactory to the Director of Engineering and Attorney for the Town, prior to signing of the subdivision plat by the Planning Board Chair, which agreement shall include an inspection and maintenance plan for the stormwater facilities to include management of wetland plantings to insure continued plant viability and continued plant functioning, and q. Submission of record of application for and proof of receipt of all necessary permits from county, state, and/or federal agencies, including but not limited to the Notice of Intent and Pollution Prevention Plan for NYSDEC, prior to signing of the subdivision plat by the Planning Board Chair, and Prior to final subdivision plan approval, submission of notification to the Army Corps of Engineers of the stormwater detention in the wetlands, and receipt of a letter from the Army Corps of Engineers stating the Corps does not have jurisdiction over this project, and S. No buildings or structures shall be located on the delineated wetlands without Planning Board approval, and t. Submission for signing by the Planning Board Chair of an original or mylar copy of the final plat and three dark -lined prints, prior to filing with the Tompkins County Clerk's Office, and submission to the Town of Ithaca Planning Department of a filing receipt from the Tompkins County Clerk's Office showing proof of filing of the final plat, prior to the issuance of building permits, and U. Consolidation of the small parcel of land with the Town -owned Salem Drive Park parcel within six months of filing of the subdivision plat, and V. Prior to the issuance of building permits, submission to the Town of Ithaca Planning Department of filing receipts from the Tompkins County Clerk's Office showing proof of filing of the easements and the restrictions prohibiting development and preserving buffers as described above. PB RESOLUTION NO.2006-071 PAGE 6 The vote on the motion resulted as follows: AYES: Wilcox, Hoffmann, Mitrano, Thayer, Howe, Talty. NAYS: None. ABSTAIN: Conneman The vote on the motion was carried. STATE OF NEW YORK) COUNTY OF TOMPKINS) SS: TOWN OF ITHACA: I, Carrie Coates Whitmore, Deputy Town Clerk of the Town of Ithaca, New York, do hereby certify that the attached resolution is an exact copy of the same adopted by the Planning Board of the Town of Ithaca at a regular meeting on the 18'' day of July 2006. Deputy Town Clerk Town of Ithaca VOR �I J (-"1; j "J�'J 4'-tt H D 4 V O O Y V 170 Bostwick Rcad, Ithaca, NY 14850 607-274-0300 FAX 607-272-8489 September 26, 2014 Dianna L. Graser, PE NYSDOT Transportation System Operations Engineer 333 East Washington Street Syracuse, NY 13202 Re: Speed Limit Request Dear Ms. Graser, Please find enclosed a request for a reduced speed limit on. Hanshaw Road, between Warren Road and Sapsucker Woods Road, in the Town of Ithaca. The ,o-A, appropriate TE 9a and Resolution, as well as supporting documentation, are submitted for your review and action. Please do not hesitate to contact me, at (607) 274-0300, if I can assist further in your determination. Sincerely, Je ey'' j/ / mi H�ghv ay Director Enclosures cc w/o enclosures: JS/gll Paulette Terwilliger, Ithaca Town Clerk ®b Rccvcled paper CITY OF ITHACA 108 East Green Street Ithaca, New York 14850-5690 MAYOR'S OFFICE SVANTF L. MYRICK, MAYOR Telephone: 607-274-6501 l ma& mayor@cityofithaca.org Fax: 607-274-6526 October 1, 2014 Herb Engman Town Supervisor Town of Ithaca 215 North Tioga St Ithaca, NY 14850 Dear Herb, I am writing to respectfully request that in the 2015 budget you maintain the current funding level of $111,240 for waterfront parks and recreation facilities. -�. I know we are both dealing with challenging budgets. Rather than cutting services for parks, youth and families at a time when we are seeing the effects of childhood obesity and sedentary lifestyles, I`d prefer to take some time to work together towards a solution that will expand the benefits for the Town of Ithaca residents. Another year of funding will allow for more time to focus on how these services are provided and how they are paid for. I would dedicate some of my time to meet with other municipalities to ensure there is a fair contribution from all towns in Tompkins County and look to the county for additional assistance in finding a more equitable approach to services which are clearly a benefit to more than just residents of the city. Please let me know if we can arrange to meet soon, in order to discuss how we can expand the benefits for Town residents in 2015 and beyond. Respectfully Yours, qLM� �`�vante yick Mayor AONW. CC: Town Board, Town of Ithaca Liz Vance, Acting Director, Ithaca Youth Bureau Allen Green, Acting Deputy Director, Ithaca Youth Bureau Kevin Sutherland, Chief of Staff iMINN ARCHITECTURE 330 East State Street, Ithaca, New York 14850 tel 607-277-0845 fax 607-277-2925 October 3, 2104 Mr. Herbert Engman, Town Supervisor Town of Ithaca 215 North Tioga Street Ithaca, NY 14850 ,1�vww.schickel.cam CC Re: Request for Presentation to Town Board by Maguire Family Enterprises, LLC Dear Mr. Engman: This letter is written on behalf of Maguire Family Enterprises for the purpose of requesting the opportunity to make a presentation of about fifteen minutes at the Town Board meeting on October 24th. We would present a concept for a family of artisan like auto dealerships designed in a park like setting on the northeast corner o (' Elmira Road and Seven Mile Drive that would be at home in the neighborhood of shops, artisans and light industry. The proposed site is currently occupied by Economy Inn, Rodeway Inn and the land between Rodeway and the fire station. On September 30th Tim Maguire, Phil Maguire and I met with Susan Ritter, Bruce Bates and Michael Smith to discuss the general concept including integration with the proposed and possibly expanded Saponi Park and opportunities for trail connections extending to Ithaca Beer and the Inlet. Since it appears that our proposal would require an amendment in zoning or possibly the creation of a planned development zone Ms. Ritter suggested that we make a presentation to the Town Board. Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions concerning this matter. We look forward to meeting with the Board. Sincerely, Thomas M. Schickel, RA Principal Cc: Susan Ritter - Town of Ithaca Timothy J. Maguire — Maguire Family Enterprises Philip J. Maguire — Maguire Family Enterprises 0 1 ri STATE OF NEW YORK ' ti DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION__ REGION 3 333 EAST WASHINGTON STREET SYRACUSE,NY 13202 www.dot.ny.gov CART. F. FORD, P.E. JOAN MCDONALD REGIONAL DIRECTOR COMMISSIONER Ms. Paulette Terwilliger Town Clerk, Town of Ithaca 215 North Tioga Street Ithaca, New York 14850 Dear Ms. Terwilliger: October 3, 2014 RE: REQUEST FOR LOWER SPEED LIMIT ON HANSHAW ROAD Thank you for your September 23 letter requesting a lower speed limit on Hanshaw Road between Warren Road and Sapsucker Woods Road in the Town of Ithaca. A formal investigation will be conducted at the subject location. Please be aware that our review requires sufficient field investigation and analysis to assure a proper response. Upon completion of the investigation, you will be notified of the results and our determination. To carry out the Department's initiative to be more responsive to our customers, we encourage you to submit any information which may be helpful in our investigation. This may include letters from the public, accident data, maps, etc. This information should be submitted to my office at the above address. Your interest in this matter is greatly appreciated. Very truly yours, DIANA L. GRASER, P. E. Regional Traffic Engineer cc: J. B. Smith, Highway Director, Tompkins County Highway Division H. J. Engman, Supervisor, Town of Ithaca P. C. Stein, County Legislator, District l l Regional Traffic Engineer �'` Region No. 3 Department of Transportation Gentlemen and Ladies: The Town Board of the Town of Ithaca by a resolution adopted Monday, September 22, 2014, and the County Superintendent of Highways of the County of Tompkins, hereby requests that the Department of Transportation, pursuant to Section 1622.1 of the Vehicle and Traffic Law, establish a lower maximum speed at which vehicles may proceed on Hanshaw Road between the intersections of Warren Road and Sapsucker Woods Road from 40 mph to 30 mph Upon receipt of the notice that the regulation herein requested has been established, the Town of Ithaca, will provide, install, and maintain signs in accordance with the Vehicle and Traffic Law and conforming to the Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices of the Department of Transportation. Dated: Town Clerk Dated: 2 1 Y Comments by County Superintendent: TE 9a (2/78) M R,6� Paulette Terwilliger i- from: Herb Engman Sent: Tuesday, October 14, 20141:27 PM To: Bill Goodman; E Levine; Herb Engman; PLearyContact; RDepaoloContact; R Howe; THunterContact Cc: Paulette Terwilliger; Mike Solvig Subject: FW: 2015 Budget -Youth and Rec services for Town Residents Herbert J. Engman Town Supervisor Town of Ithaca 215 North Tioga Street Ithaca, NY 14850 (607) 273-1721 Ext. 125 From: Duncan Ames Bell [mailto:dabl2@cornell.edul Sent: Tuesday, October 14, 2014 11:58 AM To: T Hunter; Rich DePaolo; Eric Levine; Herb Engman Subject: 2015 Budget -Youth and Rec services for Town Residents Dear Town Board Members, As you are discussing budget issues for 2015 1 want to let you know that I strongly support Town involvement with the City of Ithaca Park/Recreation partnership. I'm sure there are challenges to figuring out real equity between municipalities, but nevertheless my family uses the Cass Park facilities quite often year-round and many programs offered by the Ithaca Youth Bureau. We already pay �4e partnership rate for many of these programs and paying higher non -partnership fees would be quite expensive. I also feel that ,upporting at some level the two large parks in the area -Cass Park and Stewart Park -is important for all residents in the area. Best, Duncan Bell Duncan A. Bell Registrar, College of Engineering Cornell University 158 Olin Hall 607-255-7140 dab12@cornell.edu Paulette Terwilliger From: Kathy Hildreth <kphildreth@yahoo.com> Sent: Friday, November 07, 2014 10:16 AM To: Paulette Terwilliger Subject: Maguire Presentation Hello, I am the sole proprietor/owner of Grayhaven Motel at 657 Elmira Rd Ithaca, NY. I am the 2nd generation owner of the motel. It has been owned and operated by my someone in my family since first acquiring in 1952. Back then the area was mostly dairy farmland to the Southwest. My parents started a motel in this area because they envisioned this as the main growth corridor between Ithaca and Route 17(86)/Elmira/Corning. We all, the family, always thought this area outside the city of Ithaca would become more commercialized some day, and was always in favor of the growth. I too am in favor of growth and change. I think allowing Maguire Dealerships into the neighborhood would spur the growth. Yes, it would change the neighborhood, but I think for the better. There are no dairy farms anymore. There is small residential development, which the Eddy family has supported on their former agricultural lands, which have been for sale for many years. With the introduction of MaGuire dealerships may come more food and beverage and small to medium retail. Yes, it could end up being quite commercial along the corridor, but behind it will be lovely homes, and people enjoying the parks end the trails. It's all good in my mind. No one has contacted me from Maguire. I have consulted with my accountant and a family member who owns a downtown Ithaca business. These thoughts are my own and represent no one else. Kathy Gray Hildreth Grayhoven Motel 657 Elmira Rd Ithaca, NY 14850 607-272-6434 Finger Lakes Land Trust RECEIV ` 1 NOV 13 '14 202 East Court Street TO'NN OF ITHACA OWN CLERK Ithaca, New York 14850 Tel: (607) 275-9487 / Fax: (607) 275-0037 .. . working to protect the natural integrity of the Finger Lakes Region. November 11, 2014 Mr. Herb Engman, Town Supervisor Mr. Richard Schoch, Parks Maintenance Manager Town of Ithaca 215 North Tioga Street Ithaca, NY 14850 Dear Mr. Engman and Mr. Schoch; It was a pleasure to see you both a week ago when Tom Reimers and I came to meet with you and walk the Town of Ithaca property on East Hill that was donated to the Town a year or so ago by Frank and Blythe Baldwin, and which is subject to a conservation easement held by the Finger Lakes Land Trust. Thank you both again for taking time out of your day for that. This letter will serve as formal notification for your records that Tom and I conducted the first annual conservation easement monitoring/inspection visit of the conservation easement property for the Finger Lakes Land Trust on November 4, 2014. During the visit Tom and I documented the clearing of a couple new trails (which may or may not remain in the future as public hiking trails); the cutting down of several non-native Norway maple trees; the clearing of non-native brush in some areas, particularly around the edges of the open meadow; the routine mowing of the meadow by the Town; the planting of trees and grass seed in parts of the meadow; some black plastic drain tile in the woods (which did not appear to be new, and had probably been there since before the Town owned the property); and the clearing and grading of the site along the south boundary where a footbridge is being constructed, with the cement footers now installed. We did not observe any changes in property condition or management actions that would be in conflict with the conservation easement. As a volunteer Conservation Easement Steward for the Land trust, Tom Reimers will be the one to conduct annual conservation easement monitoring/inspection visits to this property in the coming years, on behalf of the Land Trust, and he will report back to me. I trust that this arrangement will be satisfactory and professional, but if you ever have any concerns or questions or want to communicate with me directly, please feel free to contact me at any time. Thank you again for your ongoing support of this conservation partnership with the Finger Lakes Land Trust, as well as other land conservation and public outdoor recreation efforts in the Ithaca area. Sincerely, Chris Olney, Director of Stewardship ® RCCVCIC�d ]',I[ICr Email: info@fllt.org Website: www.flit.org IL r-j, �U NI OF �THAGA PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT 106 SEVEN MILE DRIVE, I T HACA, N.Y. 14850 publicworks@town.ithaca.ny.us PHONE (607) 273-1656 Mr. Bernie Hutchins 1016 Hanshaw Road Ithaca, NY 14850 Re: Tool Damage Claim Dear Mr. Hutchins; Roads, Parks. Trails, Engwe�ring. Se�•er, and Water FAX (607) 272-6076 November 12, 2014 I have reviewed your claims of damage and researched the sariitarj- sewer easement the Town has across your property. Based on the easement the Town has ever- right to access the area and is only obligated to clear brush so that the sever line is acce�,�,ible for inspection and maintenance, which has been maintained annually. Therefore Town maintenance is only required once per year and with the maintenance that is performed by the property owners r" "'*, the Town's time on site is minimal. The equipment used to maintain our sewer easements, is a large tractor with side and rear mounted flail mowing attachments thus making it very difficult to get close enough to a tree to break the tools you have identified but if it were that close there would also be physical damage to the tree, in the form of scuffed or torn bark. It also appears that the shovel and hoe had been lying on the ground for some time, as the grass had grown over and around the handles, and there was forest debris over them, rendering them invisible to the driver of the mowing equipment. Given the rights allowed to the Town by the easement, we had every right to access and maintain the easement. Since there is no apparent damage to the tree from our equipment, I do not believe your maul was damaged by the Tov,-n's equipment and the shovel and hoe were so obscured by the vegetation and forest debris that they were not visible to the operator. Therefore I cannot authorize compensation for your tools. es ctfully, zxz James Weber, Director of Public Works cc: Herb Engman, Torn Supervisor W. ' Qf wf p WR&I END A g 'i ry c ti w " " ! P ram'• t e, '7 • y �. 41 _fit . *5: i r' FY+ '' •' ` ? F _ ,•, - Sr s. , r , , ♦ /� ( I a � f w F , , , }} �' ,`• � °ir. r +' -i�• •A ,I , • ��. ... - � � �'�. ', d - of �4 .° � `. - , „- •r ppdppd �$�1T'Ii• r r i r �s r W: _ar , ; " a T, ` I CARL F. FORD, P.E. REGIONAL DIRECTOR Ms. Nancy Schuler 221 Strawberry Hill Circle 93 Ithaca, New York 14850 Dear Ms. Schuler: RECE111TO C10IJ 14 2014 TOV,74 U i ,1ACA TOWN CLERK ' Ali c LwiD�^' STATE OF NEW YORK DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION REGION 3 333 EAST WASHINGTON STREET SYRACUSE,NY 13202 www.dot.ny.gov November 12, 2014 JOAN MCDONALD COMMISSIONER RE: ROUTE 79, TOWN OF ITHACA TRAFFIC SAFETY CONCERNS We have completed our accident analysis and investigation regarding your request for a safety study on Route 79 at Honness Lane in the Town of Ithaca. Our investigation included an accident analysis and field observations of the area. Our accident analysis reviewed the most current three years of data available from the Department of Motor Vehicles and showed no pattern of correctable accidents. Our field observations noted all appropriate traffic control devices to be properly installed and functioning as designed. In regard to your observation of limited sight distance as a result of the horizontal curve east of Honness Lane, it was noted upon field observation that the trimming of vegetation along the roadway on Route 79 could significantly improve the line of sight for motorists attempting to exit Honness Lane, as well as motorists travelling on Route 79. The Department can, within our existing Right -Of -Way, trim the bushes and trees to improve the sight distance for motorists turning from Honness Lane onto Route 79. Additionally, once the brush has been trimmed, motorists on Route 79 will be more likely to see vehicles on Honness Lane, therefore increasing the overall safety for all motorists. This work has recently been completed by our maintenance work force. While there was no pattern of correctable accidents, based on the geometry of the roadway and increased opportunities for injury related accidents resulting from unsafe speeds, by copy of this letter we are hereby requesting the State Police to increase police enforcement along ,,..,, this section of Route 79 to improve overall safety for motorists and residents. Ms. Nancy Schuler November 12, 20I4 10061 Page 2 Your interest in this matter is greatly appreciated. Very truly yours, URli:!,!AL SIGN€-D BY DIANA L. GRASER, P. E. Regional Traffic Engineer cc: H. J. Engman, Supervisor, Town of Ithaca S. Ritter, Town Planner, Town of Ithaca G. Howe, President, Eastwood Commons Association Sgt. J. Hommel, N. Y. State Police r0� New York State Department of Environmental Conse Division of Water Bureau of Water Compliance, 4" Floor �525 Broadway, Albany, New York 12233-350b Phone: (518) 402-8177 . Fax: (518) 402-8082 Website: �cu �r.dec.n� .Tov Town Supervisor Town of Ithaca 215 North Tioga St Ithaca, NY 14850 Dear Owner of a Publicly Owned Sewer System: Mo P�Alk TGZt, G��Now Tr" C�,_ . _ Joe Mancns ��a�xCA Commissioner November 24, 2014 The Sewage Pollution Right to Know Act (SPRTK) (FCL ti 17-0826-a) requires publicly owned treatment works (POTWs) and operators ofpubliCI% M%rted se\%er SN StMIS (POSSs) to report releases of untreated or partially treated sewage to the Nc\v York State Department of Environmental Conservation (1)1:C.' 1. the local count\ Luui state Departments of Health (DOH), adjoining municipalities ar7cl thy: }-.ErHic. This lan hecame ellLctivc on NLIv 1, 2013. 0"111.1 DEC will be proposing rcglulations to implement SPRTK. The proposed regulations would require POSSs to rc,ister with D1.C'. Registration is the preferred method to codify the legal requirements of SPRTK which will allow DEC to collect and maintain the information that would be needed to implement SPRTK. We encourage you follow the instructions in this letter to meet the SPRTK requirements. To assist you in complying with the requirement to report sewage releases, DEC has worked with the New York Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Services (DHSES) to modify the NY -Alert sN stern to accommodate both the reporting of Sewage releases by POTW and POSSs and the universal distribution of this information to the public. The NY -Alert system is being provided at no cost to l'OTWs and POSSs. Also, there is no cost for the public to sign up and receive alerts through the NY -Alert system. NY -Alert will be available for use by January 15, 2015. In order to avoid dual reporting, the existing DEC' rcportinu system will be retired on January 31. 2015 at which time all reporting required under the lLm Must he submitted via NY -Alert. We are requiring that the principal executive officer or ranking elected official complete the attached POSS ReLi.,tr,itloll :Ind have each notifier complete the Notifier Agreement. By completing the TIOSS you are authorizing your employees, your operator, or yourself to submit rcpc)rts to the NY -Alert system. Attached please find the POSS Registration. Notifier Agreements, instructions for completing the forms, and more information on the process ""* for reporting discharges to DEC. Each authorized employee or operator must complete and sign the Notifier Agreement to gain access to the NY -Alert system and ensure that they will abide by the terms set forth in the agreement and by NY -Alert. DEC recommends at least two notifiers be authorized for each POSS. Both the Registration/Application and the Agreements must be returned to DEC before December 23, 2014. After DEC receives the POSS Registration/Application and Notifier Agreements, you will receive periodic email progress reports on the implementation of NY -Alert from DEC's SPRTK listserv. More information regarding SPRTK can be found on DEC's website: http://www.dec.nv.gov/chemical/90315.html . Should you or your staff have any questions regarding the completion of the POSS Registration or the Notifier Agreements, please call (518) 402-8177 and you will be referred to DEC staff who will assist you. Sincerely, A aA44e-1, Jose DiMura, P.E. Director, Bureau of Water Compliance (..� Where to Submit Mail the completed Registration/Application form and all Notifier Agreements to: NYSDEC Bureau of Water Compliance SPDES Compliance Information Section 625 Broadway, 4" Floor Albany, New York 12233-3506 Please keep copies of these documents for your records. You will receive a confirmation e-mail from overflowAdec.ny.gov when your Registration/Application and agreements have been processed and approved. Directions for filling out the RegistrationlApplication form Please print clearly and fill out forms in their entirety. Section A: POSS Information — Please record the POSS ID for your records. This is the identification used to create a notification in NY -Alert. • Enter the name that you want the collection system to be called in NY -Alert. o This will be displayed when you choose a "facility" to enter a notification • If the municipality owns a collection system that enters more than one other POTW or POSS, there will be separate POSS IDs for each. • If we have identified multiple POSS IDs and the collection system only goes to one POTW or POSS, please contact the DEC at the phone number -or email listed below. • If you have been assigned one POSS ID encompassing several sewer districts and would like to designate one POSS ID for each district, contact the DEC. Section B: Owner Information — enter the name, title, email address and phone number of the PEO or REO of the municipality that actually owns the POSS, i.e. Mayor, Town Supervisor, County Executive, etc. Section C: Collection System Information — if your collection system is operated by an entity other than the listed municipality, i.e. the village operates the towns sewers, please enter the requested information. Section D: Treatment Plant Notification — Enter the collection system name or the treatment plant your sewage directly enters. We will add these to the automatic notifications. Section E: Automatic Notifications It is mandatory to notify the Chief Elected Official (CEO) of the municipality in which the spill occurred, and the adjoining municipalities. If you want to notify media outlets or others as part of your private notification, you may enter their information here as well. • You must include the CEO or the Designated Receiver of Alerts of the municipality (i.e. Town Supervisor, Mayor, Chairman of the Board, etc.). lr 4 • Municipality/entity - city, town or village; news outlet; or other interested parties that will receive all the information entered into NY -Alert. • Name — the name of the CEO or Designated Receiver of Alerts (DR) of the municipality in which a discharge may occur and; the name of the CEO for each adjoining municipality. • Chief Elected Official or Designated Receiver of Alerts — Is the person listed the CEO or DR for their municipality? Circle the appropriate role. • Email Address — of the person listed. • Phone number — of the person listed. • If you have more entities you would like to notify, please fill out the notification supplement found on DEC's Sewage Discharge Reporting Toolbox web page at http://www.dec.ny.goN,/chemical/90323.html . • The appropriate Department of Health will be notified automatically. You do not need to include them in this list. • Please note that under SPRTK you are required to keep this information accurate. For your convenience the Department will update the information for you upon notification to DEC. Section F: The PEO or REO for the municipality that owns the POSS must complete this section and include all notifiers. If the principal executive officer or ranking elected official will be submitting reports through NY -Alert, include that name in the list. Directions for filling out the Notifier Agreement Separate Notifier Agreements need to be submitted for each authorized representative who will enter the data into the NY -Alert system. We recommend two or more notifiers for each facility. If the PEO or REO of the municipality that owns the POSS will be entering data into the NY - Alert system, that person must also execute a separate Notifier Agreement. o Name of the individual — will be the same name in all name fields o Organization the individual works for (can be a contract organization) o Work email address ■ For security purposes, this must be a unique email address for the person signing the agreement ■ This is required to get a NY -Alert notifier account. o Work phone number o If you have never had a NY -Alert password to create notifications, please check the NEW box o If you currently have a NY -Alert password to enter other types of alerts, please check the NEW ROLE box ■ Enter your current user name and the type of alerts you are entering o Two notifier agreements are provided, copy and fill out as many blank sheets as necessary for additional notifiers. Questions? For help or questions, please send an email to overflowv�,(i`dec.nv juov or call 518-402-8177. i"1 s POSS Registration and Application to Use NY -Alert for the Sewage Pollution Right to Know Act Purpose The Sewage Pollution Right to Know Act (ECL § l 7-0826-a) (SPRTK) requires publicly owned treatment works (POTWs) and operators of publicly owned sewer systems (POSSs) to report to various entities, including the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC), the local health department (or if there is none, the New York State Department of Health), officials of adjoining municipalities and the general public, in certain instances, of the release of untreated or partially treated sewage. To facilitate the reporting of applicable sewage releases, DEC is using the New York Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Services (DHSES) NY -Alert system. The principal executive officer or ranking elected official of the municipality that owns the POSS identified in this Registration/Application and all duly authorized representatives of that person for signing reports and other information (including the entry of data into the NY -Alert system) should review ECL § 17-0826-a and its implementing regulations in Part 750 of Title 6 of the New York Codes, Rules and Regulations of the State of New York to ensure that these requirements are followed. All individuals entering data into the NY -Alert system must abide by eo"%� the rules and procedures for use of that system that will be provided to the appropriate recipients. Basic Information • The NY -Alert system is currently being used by several hundred agencies in NY. • This system is free for the municipalities to use. • This system allows for the distribution of notifications to the multiple, designated parties while filling out only one online form. • Smart phones may be used to submit data from the field. • The principal executive officer (PEO) or ranking elected official (REO) of the municipality that owns the POSS can authorize other people to log into the NY -Alert system to enter sewage discharge data. This person is called the notifier. • The PEO or REO will fill out the Registration/Application form. • Each authorized representative must sign a notifier agreement for this Registration/Application form. • It is recommended that multiple people be authorized to log into the NY -Alert system. • Separate Notifier Agreements must be executed by each authorized representative. • Each authorized representative must have a unique email address. • If the PEO or REO of the municipality that owns the POSS also wishes to enter data into the NY -Alert system, that person must execute a separate Notifier Agreement as well. • If there is a change in PEO or REO, notifier, or notifier information you must update DEC with the changes. Overview of NY -Alert and Implementation for SPRTK 114� Overview of NY -Alert • - NY -Alert is an existing system available to the DEC. • The NY -Alert system is currently being used by several hundred agencies in NY. • This system is free for municipalities to use. • Provides for free notification to the public. • This system allows for the distribution of notifications to the multiple, designated parties while filling out only one online form. • Smart phones may be used to submit data from the field. • Many municipalities are currently using NY -Alert for other types of public notifications i.e. traffic alerts, water main breaks, etc. Implementation Approach • Send POTWs NY -Alert applications and agreements • Send POSSs NY -Alert registration and agreements • Receive NY -Alert agreements from POTWs and POSSs • Approve applications, registrations and agreements • Enter application, registration and agreement information into a DEC database • DEC will send POTWs and POSSs a confirmation letter. The letter will also outline: /"`1 o what registered users can expect to receive from NY -Alert, o instructions for how to log on to NY -Alert, o where to find information about training, and o when POTWs will be able to start using the system. • Supply NY -Alert with the list of notifiers to set up accounts. • Training opportunities and materials will be available for POTWs and POSSs. • Full use of the NY -Alert system will begin January 15, 2015. • The old reporting method will be retired on January 31, 2015. r"'1 I'MO I request permission for those individuals listed above as notifiers (including myself, if listed) to enter data into the NY -Alert system. I certify under penalty of law that this document and all attachments were prepared under my direction or supervision in accordance with a system designed to assure that qualified personnel properly gather and evaluate the information submitted. Based on my inquiry of the person or persons who manage the system, or those persons directly responsible for gathering the information, the information submitted is, to the best of my knowledge and belief, true, accurate, and complete. I am aware that there are significant penalties for submitting false information, including the possibility of fine and imprisonment for knowing violations. Signature: �j V— 7- rincipal ecutiv Icer op-v— . Ranking Plected OYAcial 5' �y—:5 � Dated: /oZZJT/ Checklist - Permitting Authority Use Only: Check Name Date Form Received b Verified SPDES Authority Data Entered Account Created Confirmation sent O POSS Notification Registration/Application for the Sewage Pollution Right to Know Act A. POSS ID POSS ID Collection System Name Town of Ithaca, NY NYS 700040 B. Owner Information Principal Executive Officer or Ranking Elected Official Municipality Name: Town of Ithaca Title: Town Supervisor Name: Herb Engman Phone Number: 607-273-1721, Ext. 125 Email Address: hengman@town.ithaca.ny.us C. Collection System Informatiion U erated by entity other than the above municipality Name: Title: Organization Name: Phone Number: Email Address: D. Treatment Plant Information Where is the sewage going? Treatment Plant Treatment Plant Treatment Plant Treatment Plant Operator/Collection SPDES Name/Collection Operator/Collection System Owner ID/Collection System Name System Owner System ID (if Email address known Ithaca Area Wastewater Dan Ramer dramer@cityofithaca.org SPDES# NY0026638 Treatment Facility City of Ithaca/Town of Ithaca e0 1 E. Automatic Notifications Municipalities or other entities to be notified Chief Elected Official (CEO) or Designated Phone Receiver of Municipality/Entity Individual's Name Email address number Alerts (DR) Town of Ithaca Herb Engman hengman@town.ithaca.ny.us 607-273-1721 circle one Ext 125 CEO or City of Ithaca Savante Myrick - Mayor MayorMyrick@cityofithaca.org 607-274-6501 D EO r Town of Dryden MaryAnn Sumner - supervisor@dryden.ny.us 607-844-8888 D Town Supervisor Ext 226 VCEO r Village of Cayuga Heights Kate Supron - Mayor Mayor@cayuga-heights.ny.us 607-257-1238 R CEO or Village of Lansing Don Hartill - Mayor DLH13@comell.edu 607-272-7671 DR Note: SPRTK mandates notification of the chief elected official (CEO) of the municipality in e,,fthl which the spill occurred, and the adjoining municipalities. Including complete information in this table will facilitate notification through NY -Alert. Additional pages are available at: http://www.dec.ny.gov/chemical/90323.htmi . F. Signature and Certification by Principal Executive Officer or Ranking Elected Official 1, Herb Engman [print name] am the principal executive officer or ranking elected official of the municipality that owns the POSS who is obligated to sign this Registration/Application for the POSS. I authorize the individuals specified below to submit notifications required by Sewage Pollution Right to Know Act (including entry of data into the NY -Alert system) with respect to collection system with POSS ID NYS300011. My name is also set forth on the list below if I will be entering data into the NY -Alert system. Name(s) of Notifiers: Wayne D. Sincebaugh Joseph A. Slater Daniel C. Thaete /08k Notifier Agreement The notifier is the individual authorized to enter sewage discharge data in the NY -Alert system and sign this Agreement below. Please type or print clearly. SPDES ID/POSS ID — NYS 700040 Notifier Name: Daniel C. Thaete Organization: Town of Ithaca Notifier Title: Civil Engineer Email Address: dthaete@town.ithaca.ny.Lis Phone Number: 607-273-1656 This request is (check one): ❑X NEW: the first request by this notifier to use NY -Alert. NEW ROLE: Notifier is already entering other alerts to NY -Alert and needs a new role to include the SPRTK alert eoft� My current NY -Alert ID is: My current NY -Alert role(s) are: Notifier Signature The notifier is the NY -Alert user that submits this Agreement to request access to the NY -Alert system. The notifier is authorized to enter data into the NY -Alert system, as either: 1) the principal or executive officer or ranking elected official of the municipality that owns the POTW or POSS or 2) the duly authorized representative of such person. 1, Daniel C. Thaete , am authorized to enter into this Agreement for SPDES 1D/POSS ID NYS 700040 I agree to fully comply with all terms and conditions regarding use of the NY -Alert system that are in effect at the time of my use of that system. By signing this Agreement, I acknowledge that I have read, understand, and accept the terms and conditions o is Agre,grrtts Notifier Signature: Print Name: Daniel C. Thaete Title (Circle only one): Ranking Elected Official Date: 12/17/14 Principal or Executive Officer Duly Authorized Notifier Notifier Agreement The notifier is the individual authorized to enter sewage discharge data in the NY -Alert system and sign this Agreement below. Please type or print clearly. SPDES ID/POSS ID — NYS 700040 Notifier Name: Wayne D. Sincebaugh Organization: Town of Ithaca Notifier Title: Water and Sewer Maintenance Supervisor Email Address: wsincebaugh@town.ithaca.ny.us Phone Number: 607-351-8883 This request is (check one): 0 NEW: the first request by this notifier to use NY -Alert. ❑ NEW ROLE: Notifier is already entering other alerts to NY -Alert and needs a new role to include the SPRTK alert My current NY -Alert ID is: /0*11 My current NY -Alert role(s) are: Notifier Signature The notifier is the NY -Alert user that submits this Agreement to request access to the NY -Alert system. The notifier is authorized to enter data into the NY -Alert system, as either: 1) the principal or executive officer or ranking elected official of the municipality that owns the POTW or POSS or 2) the duly authorized representative of such person. I, Wayne D. Sincebaugh , am authorized to enter into this Agreement for SPDES ID/POSS ID NYS 700040 . I agree to fully comply with all terms and conditions regarding use of the NY -Alert system that are in effect at the time of my use of that system. By signing this Agreement, I acknowledge that I have read, understand, and accept the terms and conditions of this Agreement. Notifier Signature: Print Name: Wayne D. Sincebaugh Title (Circle only one): Ranking Elected Official Date: 12/17/14 Principal or Executive Officer Duly Authorized Notifier Notifier Agreement The notifier is the individual authorized to enter sewage discharge data in the NY -Alert system and sign this Agreement below. Please type or print clearly. SPDES ID/POSS ID — NYS 700040 Notifier Name: Joseph A. Slater Organization: Town of Ithaca Notifier Title: Sr. Engineering Technician Email Address: jslater@town.ithaca.ny.us Phone Number: 607-592-5997 This request is (check one): Q NEW: the first request by this notifier to use NY -Alert. ❑ NEW ROLE: Notifier is already entering other alerts to NY -Alert and needs a new role to include the SPRTK alert My current NY -Alert ID is: /OW` My current NY -Alert role(s) are: Notifier Signature The notifier is the NY -Alert user that submits this Agreement to request access to the NY -Alert system. The notifier is authorized to enter data into the NY -Alert system, as either: 1) the principal or executive officer or ranking elected official of the municipality that owns the POTW or POSS or 2) the duly authorized representative of such person. 1, Joseph A. Slater , am authorized to enter into this Agreement for SPDES ID/POSS ID NYS 700040 I agree to fully comply with all terms and conditions regarding use of the NY -Alert system that are in effect at the time of my use of that system. By signing this Agreement, I acknowledge that I have read, understand, and accept the terms and conditions of this Agreement. Notifier Signature: 04ZI a- Print Name: Joseph A. Slater Title (Circle only one Ranking Elected Official Date: 12117/14 Principal or Executive Officer Duly Authorized Notifier Paulette Terwilliger l,..y .-rom: Herb Engman Sent: Thursday, December 11, 201411:23 AM To: Paulette Terwilliger Subject: FW: IDA, TCAD, Tax Abatements and Climate Disruption Herbert J. Engman Town Supervisor Town of Ithaca 215 North Tioga Street Ithaca, NY 14850 (607) 273-1721 Ext. 125 -----Original Message ----- From: Sara Hess [mailto:sarahess63@vahoo.coml Sent: Thursday, December 11, 201410:05 AM To: Jim Dennis; Will Burbank; mlane@tompkins-co.ore; Martha Robertson; Nathan Shinagawa; Carol Chock; Cynthia Brock; George McGonigal; Stamm@tcad.ore; dklein@tompkins-co.ore: doolevk@lightlink.com; Ed Marx; Seph Murtagh; Herb Engman; JoAnn Cornish; Svante Myrick; Svante Myrick Subject: IDA, TCAD, Tax Abatements and Climate Disruption `'EMO Date: December 11, 2014 To: Mike Lane, Jim Dennis, Martha Robertson, Svante Myrick, Will Burbank, Nate Shinagawa, Seph Murtagh, Cynthia Brock, George McGonigal, Mike Stamm, Joanne Cornish, Ed Marx, Herb Engman From: Sara Hess, 124 Westfield Drive, Ithaca, NY 14850 Re: IDA and TCAD policies; City and Town of Ithaca Building Codes "We're currently experiencing the worst spate of species die -offs since the loss of dinosaurs 65 million years ago... with literally dozens going extinct every day." according to the Center for Biological Diversity. I could have used any number of quotes to illustrate my feeling of urgency when it comes to protecting our community, but you're not climate change deniers. You know that climate disruption is real. How is it that we have local building policies and tax incentive policies that ignore that reality? Business as usual has to stop, including every policy — at all levels of government - that assumes that our future will be like our past. While I applaud the recent endorsement of a 80% reduction in greenhouse gases by 2050, 1 think that's easy and takes no effort today unless it's backed up by tough decisions and policy changes right now. /am,\ you really endorse this goal, then every decision matters. And changing your minds mid -stream is what is required to end a business -as -usual direction. Endorsing the 80-by-50 (and 20-by-20) goal can be the reason to do so. Li The IDA's mission is to offer incentives that create high quality jobs, support a diverse local economy, improve quality of life, and create a vibrant downtown center in Ithaca. All worthy objectives, but they completely fail to tackle climate /ona�hange. Simply adding population to downtown is grossly insufficient to dramatically reduce the carbon footprint of .chaca or Tompkins County. To fulfill this mission, the City of Ithaca and the IDA need better criteria for granting tax abatements than the current policy that looks solely at large size and density. These huge public financial rewards to businesses must go to projects in which: - Construction or rehab that has a high level of energy efficiency and lower carbon use - Building plans meet all environmental standards regarding storm water run-off, no erosion, stream and road protection, etc. - High quality development and construction practices are used that ensure buildings will last many generations - The utility grid has increased resiliency by feeding in locally sourced renewable energy (solar, wind, water, biomass) I also support criteria that address social inequity such as using local labor, paying living wages, and contributing to the community well-being by providing affordable or low income housing, encouraging sustainable green businesses, etc. The application by Jason Fane makes it clear that current policies fail to separate worthwhile projects from those that provide few if any benefits overall. When giving away public funds and when saying you have climate action goals, expect much more from my local governments and agencies. 60 DUANE E. WRIGHT PRE5IDENT AND BUSINESS AGENT MARK D. MAY MICHAEL V. CIMILLUCA SECRETARY -TREASURER AND VICE PRESIDENT AND BUSINESS AGENT PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICER TEAMSTERS LOCAL 317 Affiliated with the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, Teamsters Joint Council No. 18 and its various divisions. 566 SPENCER STREET BOX 11037 - FRANKLIN SQUARE STATION SYRACUSE, NEW YORK 13218-1037 PHONE: 315-471-4164 TOLL FREE: 888-471-9733 FAX: 315-471-4328 December 17, 2014 Director of Conciliation NYS Public Employment Relations Board 80 Wolf Road Albany, NY 12205 RE: TEAMSTERS LOCAL 317 and TOWN OF ITHACA DECLARATION OF IMPASSE Attn: Director of Conciliation RECORDING SECRETARY TIMOTHY E. BEVARD TRUSTEES DAVID M. BUTLER RONALD W. HARRISON ANTHONY SESSO BUSINESS AGENTS SCOTT M. FARLEY WILLIAM T. HUME JOHN S. PEKOFF f� CGI� Enclosed please find an original and one copy of the Declaration of Impasse concerning the Unions contract negotiations with the Town of Ithaca bargaining unit employees. By copy of this letter, I am serving a copy of the Declaration of Impasse upon Herbert Engman, Town Supervisor and Judy Drake, Human Resource Director for the Town of Ithaca. Should you have any questions or require further clarification, please do not hesitate to contact this office. Verytrulxyours, TEAMSTERS LO A 17 uane E. Wright President DEW/kdm cc: Herbert Engman Judy Drake We will only accept deliveries From UNION CARRIERS! All other deliveries WILL BE REFUSED NEW YORK STATE PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT RELATIONS BOARD 80 WOLF ROAD, ALBANY, NEW YORK 12205-2656 !0"`� /"'* DECLARATION OF IMPASSE INSTRUCTIONS: Complete in full, retain one copy and distribute in the following manner: A) File an original and one (1) copy with the Director of Conciliation, PERB, 80 Wolf Road, Suite 500, Albany, New York 12205-2656. B) Simultaneously serve one (1) copy upon the respondent. Date: Dec 17, 2014 PUBLIC EMPLOYER Name of Public Employer .................................. Town of Ithaca NAME, TITLE, ADDRESS, TELEPHONE Herbert Engman, Town Supervisor AND FAX NUMBERS of the Representative to whom PERB should direct correspondence 215 N. Tioga St Ithaca, NY 14850 (Email) (Telephone)607-723-1721 (FAX)607-273-5854 EMPLOYEE ORGANIZATION Name of Employee Organization.......................Teamsters Local 317 NAME, TITLE, ADDRESS, TELEPHONE Duane E. Wright, President AND FAX NUMBERS of the Representative to whom PERB should direct correspondence 566 Spencer Street Syracuse, NY 13204 (Email)duanewright317@hotmail.com (Telephone)315-471-4164 (FAX)315-471-4328 IDENTIFYING PARTY DECLARING IMPASSE Public Employee Joint ❑ Employer ❑ Organization ❑� Declaration DESCRIPTION OF UNIT 22 A - Number of employees in the unit: B C - Included titles: See attached - Excluded titles: See attached D - Employer's fiscal year: Jan 1, 2014 to Dec 31, 2014 (Mo./Day/Yr.) (Mo./Day/Yr.) E - Effective date and expiration date of present agreement: Jan 1, 2012 to Dec 31, 2014 (Mo./Day/Yr.) (Mo./Day/Yr.) F - Date of recognition or certification of negotiating agent: Dec 31, 2007 IMPORTANT DETAILS OF DECLARATION IMPORTANT On a separate sheet of paper which should be attached hereto, write a clear and concise history of negotiations leading to this Declaration of Impasse. Include the number and dates of the negotiating sessions and specifically list all presently unresolved issues. Article 14 of the Civil Service Law, as amended (Public Employees' Fair Employment Act), I hereby eclare(s) that a state of impasse exists between the above noted public employer and tizat�igiin the meaning of Section 209 of said Act. Signature ofPleprdentative Declaring If joint declaration, both representatives must sign: Signature of Representative Declaring Impasse President Title Title Dec 17, 2014 Date Date TEAMSTERS LOCAL 317 AND TOWN OF ITHACA DETAILS OF DECLARATION The parties have met in negotiations on the following dates in an effort to reach an agreement: 1. September 18, 2014 2. October 2, 2014 3. October 15, 2014 4. October 30, 2014 S. November 18, 2014 6. December 2, 2014 The open issues are as follows: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. ram, Article 9 Licenses Article 10 Health & Safety Article 11 Wages & Hours Article 12 Health & Welfare Article 15 Holidays Article 16 Leave FA-m-'a TEAMSTERS LOCAL 317 AND TOWN OF ITHACA Description of Unit B - Included Titles: The Employer recognizes the Union as the exclusive representative of all employees in the following classifications of work covered by this Agreement for the purpose of collective bargaining as provided by the Public Employees' Fair Employment Act, Article 14 of Civil Service Law [Taylor law]: All full time probationary and full time post -probationary Department of Public Works employees in the following position titles: Laborer, Motor Equipment Operator, Heavy Equipment Operator, Working Supervisor, Maintenance Worker, Engineering Technician 1, Senior Engineering Technician, Heavy Equipment Mechanic, and Assistant Automotive Mechanic. /0* C - Excluded Titles: Excluded from this recognition are all seasonal, temporary, and part time employees and all other employees of the Town of Ithaca. /� OF 1 T� o� 9� a 1821-- TOWN OF ITHACA PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT 106 SEVEN MILE DRIVE, ITHACA, N.Y. 14850 publicworks @ town.ithaca.ny.us PHONE (607) 273-1656 Roads, Parks, Trails, Engineering, Sewer, and Water FAX (607) 272-6076 December 18, 2014 Mr. Jeffrey Smith, Director Tompkins County Highway Division 170 Bostwick Road Ithaca, NY 14850 Re: Hanshaw Road Sidewalk Maintenance PIN # 3753.25 Dear Mr. Smith; This is to acknowledge receipt of, and respond to, your letter identifying Completion of the sidewalk along Hanshaw Rd. Although notice was received on December 9, 2014, that was also the evening when a significant winter snow event was forecast to begin and winter storm warnings were issued. As a result of that winter snow event, the Hanshaw Road area received an excessive amount of snow, 8"-12", restricting the Town's ability to assess the physical alignment of the walk, conditions adjacent to the walk, especially in the areas where the full width of the walk has not been obtained, and then install delineation markers as guides for removal crews. Once weather conditions improve to a point where this can be accomplished, and if the sidewalk has been aligned and constructed in a manner that will enable the Town to clear snow from it, then the Town will assume responsibility for the winter maintenance of the Hanshaw Road Sidewalk in accordance with the 2010 MOU. It is also my understanding the steps required for the Final Inspection and Construction Closeout, for a project of this nature, have not been completed, therefore the area is still considered a "Work Zone". Final acceptance of the walkway by the Town is contingent upon the County providing a full width hardened walkway in the sections that have been narrowed by the installation of mailboxes. During the course of the winter maintenance damages to the walk way, adjacent gravel and lawns, driveways, curbing and other ancillary work may occur, because the total project is not complete and the unfinished components may impact the Town's ability to maintain the walkway without causing damage. Therefore the Town of Ithaca cannot be held responsible or liable for costs associated with the required repairs to bring any damaged areas up to the specified standards within the approved project specifications and acceptable to the ,.• funding agencies. The Town of Ithaca must be held harmless from any injuries or claims resulting from said damage until the total project has been completed and accepted. Once weather conditions become favorable for the assessment of the alignment and delineation of the walk we will let you know and will begin winter maintenance if the sidewalk has been aligned and constructed in a manner that will enable the Town to clear snow from it. Should you have any questions or concerns relative to the schedule, Eeeknow. James Weber Director of Public Works cc: Herb Engman, Town Supervisor Doug Mills, NYSDOT Susan Brock, Attorney for the Town New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Division of Water Bureau of Flood Protection and Dam Safety, 4`h Floor ,.v�25 Broadway, Albany, New York 12233-3504 ►one: (518) 402-8185 • FAX: (518) 402-9029 Website: www.dec.ny.gov December 22, 2014 Mr. Herb Engman, Town Supervisor Town of Ithaca 215 North Tioga Street Ithaca, NY 14850 Re: Seneca Watershed Discovery Process/FEMA RiskMAP Program Dear Mr. Engman: Alm taboo Joe Martens Commissioner The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) are cooperating on a new Risk Mapping, Assessment, and Planning (RiskMAP) project for the Seneca Watershed. FEMA's RiskMAP program is designed to deliver quality data that increases awareness of flood risks and leads to mitigation activities which reduce the potential loss of life and property. To achieve this goal NYSDEC and FEMA met with communities and watershed groups within the Seneca Watershed to determine if additional floodplain and flood risk mapping products are needed. /094% In March 2014, NYSDEC and FEMA conducted pre -Discovery webinars to discuss your community's flood mapping needs, development pressures, and to request any data you may have that would be useful in the flood mapping process. Following the pre -Discovery webinars were formal Discovery meetings in May 2014. The Discovery meetings provided community officials an additional opportunity to review the information previously submitted by stakeholders during the webinars, discuss ongoing floodplain management activities, mitigation plans, projects, and flood risk concerns, as well as, provide additional feedback to FEMA and NYSDEC. All information provided will be considered when developing the RiskMAP project scope, including, but not limited to, the development of new digital Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs). We would like to thank your community for participating in the Seneca Discovery process. The information provided will be used, in part, to help determine the watershed's remapping needs. Please understand that budget constraints will prevent us from fuitiiling ali of the requested studies at this time, but every request will be considered, and all unfulfilled requests will be officially cataloged as a stream study need for future remapping projects. These stream study requests will help direct and prioritize FEMA's future mapping activities. Based on the comments provided by your community's representatives at the May 2014 meeting, the following is our understanding of the Town's flood mapping priorities and concerns: 1. Cayuga Lake should be restudied by detailed methods to determine a more accurate Base Flood Elevation. The Town also provided the following information for FEMA to consider when developing the project scope: /aftN • Locations of bridges and culverts within the community are available digitally from the Town of Ithaca. • Local survey data surveyed by the Town for construction projects is available digitally in Bentley Microstation Format. • The Town has reports available in digital format for any recent ulvert replacements and road construction �� c- -��- �..�-"��,,- �L - ��'..` ^"-7�" ` ' 670 f `� • The extent of the floodplains appears fairly accurate, but the elevations may be inaccurate in some areas. • The County has a draft Hazard Mitigation Plan. • There are many areas of development within the Town. There is moderate but steady demand for new housing and services. Future development pressure is expected near Cornell University and Ithaca College. There is also expected development in the Town's West Hill area near Cayuga Medical Center and in the southwest portion of Town off of Bostwick Road. • The Town has a Comprehensive Plan from 1993 that includes a future land use map that identifies areas where development is appropriate. The Town is updating the Comprehensive Plan. Contact Susan Ritter, Director or Planning for more information. • The Town has a Parks, Trails and Open Space Plan that was adopted in 1997. Contact Susan Ritter, Director of Planning for more information. • The Town has a Stormwater Management and Erosion and Sediment Control Law that was enacted in 2008. The Town is an NMS4 community and has a Stornwater Program. Contact Creig Hebdon, Town Engineer for more information. • The Town participates in Cayuga Lake Watershed Intermunicipal Organization. The Cayuga Lake Watershed Restoration and Protection Plan was prepared in 2004. Contact Rich DePaolo, Town Board Member for more information. • The Town representatives at the Discovery Meeting requested additional training and assistance with Floodplain Management and Building and Enforcement Guidance. If this understanding is correct, then please sign below and return a copy of this letter to my attention by January 30, 2015. If the above noted list of priorities is incorrect, or if you or representatives from your community have questions or comments regarding the Discovery project process, please contact 1101" NYSDEC floodplain management staff at 518-402-8185 or email us at floodplain.floodplaiii@dcc.ny.gov. Sincerely, William Nechamen, Chief Floodplain Management Section New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Supwisor, T wn of Ithaca I- ,rits Date Cc: Creig Hebdon, Town Engineer, Town of Ithaca Bruce Bates, Director of Code En forcement/F I oodp lain Administrator, Town of Ithaca Susan Ritter, Director of Planning, Town of Ithaca Ecc: Paul Weberg, FEMA Region II Alan Springett, FEMA Region II Dan Fuller, DEC Region 7 o°Fig TOWN OF ITHACA 215 N. Tioga Street, Ithaca, N.Y. 14850 �« vo4, www.town.ithaca.ny.us TOWN CLERK 273-1721 PLANNING 273-1747 ZONING 273-1783 PUBLIC WORKS (Roads, Parks, Trails, Water, Sewer & Engineering) 273-1656 FAX (607) 273-1704 December 22, 2014 Mr. Jon Jensen Executive Director, Park Foundation PO Box 550 Ithaca, NY 14850 Dear Mr. Jensen: I am writing to formally request a six month extension of the Smart Growth Community Education & Outreach grant (#13-481) that the Town of Ithaca was awarded and for which I signed an agreement with the Park Foundation on December 27, 2013. The funds from this grant have thus far allowed Better Cities and Town, and their associates, to provide education and outreach to the local community on the benefits of form -based codes (FBC), and to introduce plans for the City and Town FBC project (Farm Ithaca). Specific projects and activities utilizing the funding included development of a website, conducting a public kickoff meeting, or-anizing an all -day strategic planning session with City and Town staff, providing presentations to numerous public boxirds. bringing in FBC experts, creating visualization and presentation materials, and for conducting educational walks. While Better Cities and Towns was able to utilize most of the $25,000 funds in 2014, there still remains $8,567,42 unutilized. This is due in large part to the delay in the signing of the NYSERDA grant for the Form Ithaca project (not until September) thus holding up initiation of the project. If allowed to extend the grant agreement, the remaining funding will be put to good use with additional public outreach events scheduled for early 2015, including plans for bringing in outside consultants and holding planning charrettes. Please let me know the Park Foundation's decision on this matter. If agreeable, I can be available to sign a revised agreement if needed at any time . Sincerely, erbert J. E an Town Supe isor Office of the Supervisor December 24, 2014 Supervisor Herb Engman Town of Ithaca 215 N Tioga St Ithaca, NY 14850 Dear Herb, 93 East Main Street Dryden, NY 13053 607 844-8888 supervisor@di-yden,ny.us N`«%`.dndcimrv.us Thank you for your cooperation throughout this lengthy discussion to resolve the long neglected agreements between the Town of Ithaca and the Town of Dryden on behalf of the Sapsucker and Snyder Hill Sewer Districts. A check for $32,646.00 is enclosed along with a spreadsheet detailing the calculations which led to the agreed upon amount. Our attorney is editing the draft agreements you sent in November. I'll forward them to you as soon as they're available. I plan to ask the town board to authorize the agreements at our January 15, 2015 meeting. Maybe we should plan to celebrate. 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CUOMO 3 JOE MARTENS GOVERNOR COMMISSIONER STATE OF NEW YORK DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION ALBANY, NEW YORK 12233-1010 �T h SEC 2 2 2014 .? , v � Honorable Herbert Engman Supervisor Town of Ithaca 215 North Tioga Street Tithaca, NY 14850 Dear Supervisor Engman: On behalf of Governor Cuomo, I want to congratulate you on your successful application to receive funding for an Urban and Community Forestry Project. The Town of Ithaca Tree Inventory and Forest Assessment project has been approved for a State share of $23,000. You are to be commended for your success in this grant process. DEC received a total of 137 applications which were evaluated and awarded on a competitive basis. You will soon receive a letter from the DEC's Division of Lands and Forests with the specifics of your grant. The term of the contract will commence upon the signing of the contract. No costs incurred prior to the signing of the contract will be eligible for reimbursement. Please watch for this letter which will advise you of these next steps. Across the State, it is heartening to see the initiative of municipalities, grassroots organizations andvolunteers working in partnership to fi,rther improve New Yorlk's nrban forests. Together we are helping to enhance natural resources for all New Yorkers for generations to come. Again, I offer my congratulations on your successful proposal. osobh J. Martens c: Michael Smith