HomeMy WebLinkAboutTB Minutes 1979-02-12 TOWN OF ITHACA
TOWN BOARD MEETING
February 12 , 1979 - 5 : 30 p . m .
At a Regular Meeting of the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca ,
Tompkins County , New York , held at the Town of Ithaca Offices
at 126 East Seneca Street , Ithaca , New York , on February 12 , 1979 ,
at 5 : 30 p . m . , there were
PRESENT : Noel Desch , Supervisor
Andrew W . McElwee , Councilman
Robert N . Powers , Councilman
Catherine Valentino , Councilwoman
Shirley Raffensperger , Councilwoman
Gust L . Freeman , Councilman
ALSO PRESENT : James V . Buyoucos , Town Attorney
John C . Barney ( Buyoucos & Barney )
Lawrence P . Fabbroni , Town Engineer / Building
Inspector
Robert Bonnell , Assistant to the Town Engineer
Robert E . Parkin , Highway Superintendent
Henry Aron , Planning Board Chairman
Nancy Fuller , Deputy Town Clerk
Edward Mazza , Attorney
Beverly Livesay , County Representative
Beverly Coe , 381 Stone Quarry Road
Mrs . Richard Be Fischer , 135 Pine Tree Road
Representatives of the Media :
Bruce Ryan , WHCU
Joel Tallmadge , WTKO
Chris Wheatley , WICB - FM
ABSENT : Victor Del Rosso , Councilman
REPORTS OF TOWN OFFICIALS
Highway Superintendent
Mr . Parkin , Highway Superintendent , reported a great deal
of plowing and cindering had been done to date this year . He said
they are still able to get salt . Councilman McElwee suggested that
Mr . Parkin check on the patch material used in the City of Ithaca .
It appears they have something better than cold patch . Mr . Parkin
said he was familiar with the material and would look further into
it . Councilman Freeman noted that good reports are being received
on the work of the Highway Department for their efforts in removing
snow this year .
Town Engineer
Mr . Fabbroni reported that the Town has been approved for
the CETA grant project to build neighborhood parks . It is a manpower
grant of $ 70 , 000 covering eight positions . This personnel will be
on hand about April 1 , 1979 depending on how the County phases them
into their overall CETA program .
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Mr . Fabbroni reported that his department has completed
mapping out and setting up things to do with respect to the Stone
Quarry Road water extension , including the base line survey . The
problem at the moment is the weather . Surveying is difficult in
cold , windy and snowy weather . There is another week of field
work to do , but a map can be drawn up that Lozier Engineers can use .
Test borings are being done as part of the preliminary cost estimate .
Thirty locations have been selected over a one mile route . Results
of the test borings should be available about a week after they are
completed in the field . When . they are available cost estimates can
be more firmly figured . The results will be part of the contract
documentation .
Mr . Fabbroni reported that the bids for painting the
Sapsucker Woods Road and Danby Road standpipes have been advertised
and the bids will be opened on March 1 , 1979 . The bids have been
so prepared that the Danby Road tank could be eliminated from the
contract , depending on prices received . It is hoped that the bids
will be competitive and that both tanks can be painted .
Mr . Fabbroni reported that the Safer Off - System work
projects have been approved by the Federal government and there
will be a pre - construction meeting on that tomorrow ( February 13 ) .
This relates to the storm sewer on Snyder Hill Road and the guard -
rail project on Sand Bank Road .
Mr . Fabbroni reported that the Forest Home bridge has
been re - opened . There were problems with construction under the
bridge and there will be a modest change order reflecting that work .
It is unfortunate that the bridge had to be closed so long , but no
one could foresee the problems there . It was decided for the sake
of long term maintenance to wrap both aluminum jackets in all -weather
type of tape coating . This means it will not be necessary to do
this again for as many as 15 years , as opposed to three or four
years .
Mr . Fabbroni reported that the flood emerqency . project is
complete as far as record keeping is concerned . The Town will be
reimbursed to the extent of $ 7 , 500 , in addition to the $ 30 , 000 al -
ready received . That is the result of a final audit . ( Supervisor
Desch noted that the Town budgeted about $ 32 , 000 altogether , so
that has worked out very well . )
Mr . Fabbroni reported that the transit operation in the
Northeast in December ran at a deficit , after the contributions by
the apartment owners , of $ 215 which Cornell University and the Town
of Ithaca split 60 % - 400 . Therefore , the Town ' s share for the month
of December is $ 86 . 20 . ( Supervisor Desch said this is running con -
siderably below the limit the Town authorized . ) Mr . Fabbroni said
that 2 , 000 to 2 , 500 passengers per month are being carried .
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RESOLUTION NO . 15 - 1979
RENEWAL OF BOND ANTICIPATION NOTES
Motion by Supervisor Desch ; seconded by Councilman McElwee ,
RESOLVED , that bond anticipation note # 4 heretofore executed by the
Town of Ithaca , in the amount of $ 22 , 000 . 00 , pursuant to provisions
of the resolution authorizing the construction of a water system to
serve the Coddington Road Extension to the Town of Ithaca Water System
in the Town of Ithaca , Tompkins County , New York , shall be renewed at
FIVE AND NINETY FIVE ONE HUNDREDTHS PER CENTUM ( 5 . 95 % ) per annum in -
terest and the Supervisor is hereby authorized to execute such renewal
and such other steps as may be legally required to effect such renewal .
FURTHER RESOLVED , that bond anticipation note renewal # 10 heretofore
executed by the Town of Ithaca , in the amount of $ 216 , 690 . 00 pursuant
to provisions of resolution authorizing the construction of a water
distribution system in and for Second South Hill Water District ( 1966 )
in the Town of Ithaca , New York , shall be renewed at FIVE AND NINETY
FIVE ONE HUNDREDTHS PER CENTUM ( 5 . 95 % ) interest , per annum , and the
Supervisor is hereby authorized to execute such renewal and such
other instruments and take such other steps as may be legally re -
quired to effect such renewal .
FURTHER RESOLVED , that bond anticipation note number 2 , renewal
No . 10 , heretofore executed by the Town of Ithaca , in the amount
of $ 172 , 710 . 00 pursuant to provisions of resolution authorizing
construction of a water system to serve 2nd South Hill Water District ,
Tompkins County , shall be renewed at FIVE AND NINETY FIVE ONE HUNDREDTHS
PER CENTUM ( 5 . 95 % ) per annum interest and the Supervisor is hereby
authorized to execute such renewal and take such other steps as may
be legally required to effect such renewal .
( Raffensperger , Valentino , Freeman , Powers , McElwee , and Desch
voting Aye . Nays - none )
REFUNDS - RESOLUTION NO . 1 .6 - 1979
Supervisor Desch reported that Thomas Keegan , 318 Siena
Drive , who had been charged for three water and sewer units , in
error , on Tax Parcel 71 - 1 - 11 . 3 , should receive a refund .
Motion by Supervisor Desch ; seconded by Councilman McElwee ,
RESOLVED , that a refund in the amount of $ 204 . 00 be made to Thomas
Keegan , 318 Siena Drive , Tax Parcel 71 - 1 - 11 . 3 to correct error in
charging three units rather than one on this parcel , two water units
being $ 104 . 00 and two sewer units being $ 100 . 00 , for a total refund
of $ 204 . 00 .
( Freeman , Powers , Raffensperger , Valentino , McElwee , and Desch
voting Aye . Nays - none )
REFUNDS - RESOLUTION NO . 17 - 1979
Supervisor Desch reported that Shelley and Rowena Shen ,
120 Burleigh Drive , having paid the Village of Cayuga Heights for
their sewer rent charge and having also paid the same charge for
thislocation on their tax bill ( as a delinquent charge ) , are entitled
to a refund in the amount of $ 91 . 14 .
Motion by Supervisor Desch ; seconded by Councilman McElwee ,
RESOLVED , that sewer rent charge imposed by the Village of Cayuga
Heights in the amount of $ 91 . 14 , having been paid twice , be refunded
to Shelley and Rowena Shen , 120 Burleigh Drive .
( Powers , Raffensperger , Freeman , McElwee , Valentino , and Desch
voting Aye . Nays - none )
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REFUNDS - RESOLUTION NO . 18 - 1979
Supervisor Desch reported a request from John D . MacLean
& Sons , Inc . for refund of deposit of $ 200 . 00 for road opening
permits on Tudor Road . Mr . Parkin reported that the road has been
satisfactorily restored .
Motion by Supervisor Desch ; seconded by Councilman Freeman ,
RESOLVED , that $ 200 . 00 be refunded to John D . MacLean & Sons , Inc .
representing refund of deposit for road opening permits on Tudor
Road , such refund being approved based upon the recommendation of
the Highway Superintendent who reported that the road has been
satisfactorily restored in accordance with the Town ' s requirements .
( Freeman , Raffensperger , Powers , Valentino , McElwee , and Desch
voting Aye . Nays - none )
RESOLUTION NO . 19 - 1979
SIGN APPROVAL - CORNELL FEDERAL CREDIT UNION
Mr . Fabbroni reported an application has been received
from Groff Associates for a sign to be erected on the front wall
of the former F . B . C . store ( East Hill Plaza ) to read , " CORNELL
FEDERAL CREDIT UNION . " This sign would be 65 ft . square on an
80 + ft . frontage . He said such a sign would comply with the Town
Sign Ordinance .
Motion by Councilman Powers , seconded by Councilman McElwee ,
RESOLVED , that the application of Groff Associates for a sign
to be erected on the former F . B . C . Store on East Hill Plaza ,
65 ft . square on an 80 + ft . frontage , to read " CORNELL FEDERAL
CREDIT UNION " , is hereby approved .
( Freeman , Raffensperger , Valentino , McElwee , Powers , and Desch
voting Aye . Nays - none )
Mr . Fabbroni also reported that an application has been
received from Groff Associates for a sign for Picture Island ( Photo .
kiosk ) on East Hill Plaza . This would be a 12 ft . square sign with
legend included in that square footage . Since there was some question
about the location of the building on the site plan , Supervisor Desch
recommended that the matter be deferred until that is firmly deter -
mined .
REPORT OF PLANNING BOARD CHAIRMAN
Mr . Henry Aron reported on the Planning Board meeting of February
6 , 1979 , as follows :
" l . Keeping in mind the long - standing approach of the Board to
have its members be representative of the various neighbor -
hoods of the Town of Ithaca , the Planning Board unanimously
resolved that Mrs . Barbara Schultz , 270 Pennsylvania Avenue ,
be . appointed by the Town Board to fill the unexpired term of
Mr . Patrick Mackesey , 693 Coddington Road , i . e . , December 31 ,
1982 .
" 2 . The Planning Board unanimously resolved that Mr . Montgomery
May be appointed by the Town Board to serve as Vice - Chairman
of the Planning Board , Mr . Mackesey having been previously
appointed to such position by the Town Board .
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" 3 . The Planning Board granted site plan approval for a 20 ' x 80 '
two - story addition to the headquarters building of Eastern
Artificial Insemination Cooperative at 219 Judd Falls Road ,
including a 9 ' x 11 ' " jut " housing the fire escape and a
nitrogen storage tank , an appeal for such additions to a legal
non - conforming use having been granted by the Town of Ithaca
Zoning Board of Appeals on January 30 , 1979 .
" 4 . The Planning Board unanimously recommended to the Town Board
approval of two signs for East Hill Plaza :
a . Cornell Federal Credit Union
b . Picture Island
" 5 . The Planning Board unanimously adopted the following policy
statement :
In order that the Planning Board of the Town of Ithaca
may respond in an effective and responsible manner to
those matters coming before it , it is necessary that a
quorum of five members be present , and , therefore , three
consecutive absences , without prior notification , from the
regular Planning Board meetings by a member of said Board
shall be considered as basis for a recommendation by the
Planning Board to the Town Board that such a member be
relieved of duty .
" 6 . The Planning Board was not in a position at this meeting to
nominate a member from said Board to the Town Park Committee .
" 7 . Mr . Bernard Stanton expressed his willingness to serve on
the Town Codes and Ordinances Committee in addition to Mrs .
Bronfenbrenner . "
REPORT OF TOWN ATTORNEY
Mr . Buyoucos proposed a local law which would authorize
certain Town officials to issue appearance tickets to provide
more effective enforcement in the Town with respect to zoning ,
dog control , building and planning , fire prevention and safety ,
etc . He noted that , of course , it would eventually be necessary
to conduct a public hearing to adopt such a local law .
RESOLUTION NO . -20 - 1979
APPEARANCE TICKETS
Motion by Supervisor Desch ; seconded by Councilman Powers ,
RESOLVED , that this Town Board hereby schedules a public hearing
to be held on March 12 , 1979 at 7 : 00 p . m . to consider the adoption
of a local law which would provide for the issuance of appearance
tickets for the various jurisdictions of enforcement in the Town
of Ithaca .
( Freeman , McElwee , Valentino , Raffensperger , Powers , and Desch
voting Aye . Nays - none )
MONKEMEYER MATTER
Mr . John C . Barney ( Buyoucos & Barney ) reported on the
status of the Monkemeyer matter . He noted that the Town has ob -
tained a preliminary injunction , the judge having categorized the
actions of Monkemeyer as " flagrant " disregard of the Town Zoning
Ordinance . He said it appeared most of the life - threatening aspects
of the buildings owned by Monkemeyer have been corrected . The judge ,
therefore , concluded that there was no basis for terminating leases
unilaterally , but according to the injunction the leases are not to
be renewed .
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TOWN SUPERVISOR ' S REPORT
" We have come through the most hectic month of the year
in excellent fashion . It would not have been possible without
the special sense of dedication by all of the staff . Many late
afternoon and evening hours were involved to get the job done .
" In January we processed 1 , 469 water payments , 520 dog
licenses , collected $ 1 , 065 , 033 . 71 in Town and County taxes , com-
pleted year - end closings on all accounts in addition to the routine
business which must continue .
" The Town of Ithaca office has also become a .focal point
as a general area of information service . Other governmental agencies
are " too busy " to answer their constituents ' questions . Such , even
during January , has not been the case in the Town of Ithaca .
" A special round of thanks goes to Gertrude Bergen . She ,
more than any of us , sets the image of the Town government serving
its people . At the same time , every other member of the office
staff have taken their turn on the firing line and have done so
in an exemplary way .
" We continue to seek ways to improve service to our Towns -
people , the various boards and the staff .
" In the past , the front office has served as a focal point
for all calls to the Town , exclusive of the Town Highway Department .
The calling load to engineering is quite heavy and much time is lost
in locating the person being called . We have now installed a separate
number for the Engineering Department ( 273 - 1747 ) and another number
will be shortly installed . In our April newsletter we will publish
these new numbers to supplement the information already sent to the
most frequent callers , i . e . consultants , developers , contractors ,
etc .
" The Engineering Department continues to need additional
typing support and we are making progress . Ms . Rightmeyer has
done an outstanding job on an after - school basis , particularly
with dog licenses , typing , etc . We are hopeful she will continue
indefinitely , particularly during spring vacation when the News -
letter will be coming out .
" Tomorrow we will release the advertisement for a Town
Clerk understudy . This will enable us to get in about nine months
of training before the retirement of our esteemed Town Clerk .
" We will also be taking a thorough look at our photo - copying
equipment over the next two weeks . The xerox performance has been
unacceptable .
if Glen Developments . We have a letter . from B . O . R . which
states that our Coy Glen application for acquisition funds will not
be funded this year . The letter suggests that the review agency has
felt the need to allocate its limited funding to benefit larger urban
areas , but agrees that the project is a worthy one .
" The application was submitted almost one year ago . In
the interim , the Town has backed up its preservation commitment
with action . The designation of Coy Glen as a critical environ -
mental area has made it clear to each property owner that they
have a responsibility to back up their public statements about
their commitment to preserve the Glen . Even Mr . Babcock has gone
on record stating that he has a clear understanding of the SEQR
Law and his responsibilities as an owner of property in and near
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the Glen . We will continue to observe land use in this area and
thoroughly review the details of the current application . There
may be a new public hearing by DEC on the gravel extraction appli -
cation . There is also continuing discussion with the City of Ithaca
on the development of the Southwest Park . It may be possible to
file a joint application with the City to BOR . These are all
factors as we review the program for both the preservation of the
Glen and the creation of park areas in this area . "
CORRESPONDENCE
Supervisor Desch said he had a number of letters which
have important policy implications for the year ahead : ( 1 ) a letter
from Mr . David Lee , Ceracche Television -ATC , dated February 6 , 1979 ;
( 2 ) from Robert Summers , McIntyre Place ; ( 3 ) from Mayor Frederick
Marcham , Village of Cayuga Heights , dated January 22 , 1979 , and a
letter from Seymour Smidt , Mayor , Village of Lansing , dated February
21 1979 . ( Copies attached to these minutes )
EXECUTIVE SESSION
The Board duly retired into executive session .
There was discussion of zoning violations in executive
session .
RECONVENE
The Board duly reconvened in open session .
REVISION OF INTERMUNICIPAL AGREEMENT ( BOLTON POINT )
Supervisor Desch referred to the revision of the Inter -
municipal Agreement ( Bolton Point ) . He asked Mr . Barney for his
opinion with regard to the need for a public hearing on the revision .
Mr . Barney said he did not think a public hearing was required from
a legal point of view , but that in any event it might be well to have
one . He said what is involved is only a matter of the implementation -
of the agreement to add another party ( Village of Lansing ) . Another
party will be committed to pledge its full faith and credit to honor
the bonds .
Councilman McElwee recommended that the Board hold a hear -
ing .
TOWN/COUNTY ROAD SWAP
Supervisor Desch asked Mrs . Livesay if she would follow
up on this matter with the County Board of Representatives .
STONE QUARRY ROAD WATER SERVICE
Supervisor Desch reported that the engineering study on
this matter had not been completed . He said the outcome of the
test borings would have an influence on the budget which results
for the project . It would be premature at this time to set a date
for a public hearing until the Town Board has before it the results
of the engineering study . The test borings are about to be under
way .
PERSONS TO BE HEARD
Councilman Powers presented for the Board ' s consideration
a revised proposed resolution with respect to the Equal Rights
Amendment . Councilman Powers said he proposed the revised version
because it became apparent that the Board members were not inclined
to favor a boycott of the States which had not ratified the ERA .
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Councilman Powers read the proposed resolution and the
Board acted as follows %
RESOLUTION NO . 21 - 1979
EQUAL RIGHTS AMENDMENT
Motion by Councilman Powers ; seconded by Councilman McElwee ,
BE IT RESOLVED , that the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca strongly
supports the Equal Rights Amendment .
" Equality of rights under the law shall not be denied
or abridged by the United States or by any state on
account of sex . "
FURTHER RESOLVED , that in support of the ERA the Town of Ithaca
urges that all states which have not ratified the ERA do so . It
is recommended that the Supervisor inform the Secretary of State
of the unratified states of this action , along with representatives
of local , state , and federal governments , and the New York State
Association of Towns .
( Raffensperger , Valentino , McElwee , Powers , Freeman , and Desch
voting Aye . Nays - none )
AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT RESOLUTION ( COUNTY )
Mrs . Livesay reminded the Board that the Agricultural
District resolution will come before the County Board of Repre -
sentatives on February 13 ( tomorrow night ) . Supervisor Desch
said that the final form of the resolution is consistent with
Town Board wishes .
SAMUEL AND ANNE KRAMER MATTER
Mr . Fabbroni reported that Edward Mazza , attorney for
Samuel and Anne Kramer , has had a survey map prepared in accord -
ance with the Board ' s discussion last month , and that the survey
is acceptable , except there is still required a full description
of the permanent sewer easement which will be given on the property .
Councilman Powers said he was not clear in his mind as to why the
Kramers wanted to do this ( have a deed from the Town for the property
in question ) . Mr . Mazza said that people abuse the area , they dump
trash there ; they park cars there ; and this is in front of the
Kramers ' property . The Kramers feel if they have title to the
property , they can prohibit these things from happening on the
property .
Mr . Buyoucos said he would talk this matter over with Mr .
Mazza and work out the details , inasmuch as there is no objection
to the proposal from the Town Highway Superintendent or the Town
Engineer . The Board agreed that Mr . Buyoucos should proceed in
this manner .
RESOLUTION NO . 22 - 1979
APPOINTMENT TO THE PLANNING BOARD
Motion by Supervisor Desch ; seconded by Councilman McElwee ,
RESOLVED , that Mrs . Barbara Schultz , 270 Pennsylvania Avenue , be ,
and she hereby is , appointed to fill the unexpired term of Mr . Patrick
Mackesey , 693 Coddington Road , on the Town of Ithaca Planning Board ,
i . e . through December 31 , 1982 .
( Raffensperger , Freeman , Powers , Valentino , McElwee , and Desch
voting Aye . Nays - none )
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RESOLUTION NO . 23 - 1979
APPOINTMENT - VICE - CHAIRMAN OF THE PLANNING BOARD
Motion by Supervisor Desch ; seconded by Councilman Powers ,
RESOLVED , that Mr . Montgomery May be , and he hereby is , appointed
to serve as Vice - Chairman of the Town of Ithaca Planning . Board ,
Mr . Mackesey having been previously appointed to such position by
the Town Board .
( Powers , Raffensperger , Valentino , Freeman , McElwee , and Desch
voting Aye . Nays - none )
RESOLUTION NO . 24 - 1979 - APPOINTMENT - CODES AND ORDINANCES COMMITTEE
Motion by Supervisor Desch , seconded by Councilman Powers ,
RESOLVED , that Mr . Bernard Stanton be , and he hereby is , appointed
as an additional member of the Town of Ithaca Codes and Ordinances
Committee
( McElwee , Raffensperger , Valentino , Freeman , Powers , and Desch
voting Aye . Nays - none )
CONSULTANT FOR TOWN HALL IMPROVEMENTS
Supervisor Desch reported that on January 4 , 1979 a request
for a proposal for improvements to the Town Hall was made to five
or six architects . It was a three - part proposal : ( 1 ) modify Town
Hall to comply with the law with respect to access for the handi -
capped ; ( 2 ) modifications to the Town ' s meeting space on the second
floor to make it more usable for public hearings ; and ( 3 ) modifica -
tions to the first floor to provide access to the Engineering Depart -
ment without having to pass through the vault . Four proposals have
been received , from Levatich & Hoffman ; O ' Brien & Taube ; Tallman &
Tallman ; and Fred Thomas Associates . The most economical proposal
was received from Tallman & Tallman . Their proposal calls for the
study to cost $ 1 , 500 for all three parts - - part 1 ( $ 500 ) , part 2
( $ 250 ) ; part 3 ( $ 750 ) . Their proposal is approximately $ 500 lower
than the closest proposal .
RESOLUTION NO . 25 - 1979
SELECTION OF CONSULTANT FOR
FEASIBILITY STUDY OF TOWN HALL IMPROVEMENTS
Motion by Supervisor Desch ; seconded by Councilman McElwee ,
RESOLVED , that Tallman & Tallman , Architects , be retained as the
architects to perform the feasibility study pertaining to improve -
ments to the Town Hall , as described in the Town of Ithaca ' s January
4 , 1979 request for such proposal .
( Powers , Valentino , Raffensperger , Freeman , McElwee , and Desch
voting Aye . Nays - none )
PICTURE ISLAND ( Photo - kiosk ) ( continued )
The Board resumed discussion of this matter , Mr . Fabbroni
having produced site plans relative thereto . Mr . Fabbroni noted
that the proposed building was not specifically shown on the site
plan . The discussion revealed some confusion as to where the build -
ing is to be located and some confusion as to the existence of one
or more different site plans . There was also discussion of traffic
patterns which might be created , parking problems , and access to
the site . The Board felt it needed to see a plan which shows
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precisely from a dimension standpoint where the photo - kiosk should
be put . Supervisor Desch said that means revoking the permit at
this time until this matter has been resolved .
RESOLUTION NO . 26 - 1979
PICTURE ISLAND - ( Photo - kiosk )
Motion by Supervisor Desch , seconded by Councilman McElwee ,
RESOLVED , that a specific site plan showing the location of the
proposed Picture Island ( photo - kiosk ) on said site shall be pre -
pared and referred to the Town Planning Board for review and approval .
( Freeman , Valentino , Powers , Raffensperger , McElwee , and Desch
voting Aye . Nays - none )
This matter will not come again before the Town Board ,
Mr . Fabbroni stated .
CITY/TOWN SEWER SYSTEM PLANNING COMMITTEE
Supervisor Desch suggested deferring action on this matter .
It is the intent that there shall be two representatives from the
Town of Ithaca who shall be elected officials . The Supervisor
requested input for this selection .
ASSOCIATION OF TOWN MEETING
IN NEW YORK CITY - FEBRUARY 18 - 21 , 1979
Supervisor Desch recommended that Board members furnish
Councilwoman Valentino with input regarding matters to be voted
upon in New York City at the Association of Towns meeting . She
will be the Town ' s official voting representative at those meetings .
With regard to # 4 of the proposed position statements
for the 1979 legislative program , Councilwoman Raffensperger
recommended that the Town should vote NO . Part of that statement
reads : " For the past several years , the state has adopted environ -
mental goals far exceeding federal standards and placing New York
State at an economic disadvantage with other states , jeopardizing
jobs and revenue from private industry . " The Board agreed there
should be a modification which would state that consideration should
be given to a rollback of environmental standards , but on a case by
case basis .
With respect to casualty and liability insurance reserve
funds the Board endorsed the enabling legislation .
The remainder of the proposed position statements for 1979
legislative program were endorsed by the Board .
( Copy of the proposed position statements is attached to
these minutes . )
REQUEST FOR INCREASE IN WAGES
FOR TOWN OF ITHACA CROSSING GUARDS
Supervisor Desch reported he had a request from Mr . Charles
Weigand , Crossing Guard , for an increase in wages from $ 120 . 00 to
$ 150 . 00 per month .
RESOLUTION NO . 27 - 1979
CROSSING GUARD WAGES
Motion by Supervisor Desch , seconded by Councilwoman Raffensperger ,
RESOLVED , that this Town Board hereby approves an increase in the
wages of the Town ' s two crossing guards from $ 120 . 00 to $ 150 . 00 per
month , effective March 1 , 1979 .
( Powers , Valentino , Freeman , McElwee , Raffensperger , and Desch
voting Aye . Nays - none )
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PARK COMMITTEE REPORT
Councilwoman Raffensperger reported as follows .
" The Park Committee has begun planning for the summer
season :
Initial development , grading or playing fields
for Tareyton Road , Northview Road West , and
Eastern Heights .
Construction : East Ithaca Bikeway
Possible drainage work : Salem Drive site
" The Town of Ithaca has received approval for eight CETA
workers for park development program . Grant provides for 1000
payroll and fringes with a co - ordinator for paper work . Eight
workers will be available April 1 , 1979 to the end of November ,
1979 .
" Town costs are limited to materials and the use of a
Highway Department machine operator , with Barbara Restaino doing
the planning and Michael Ocello scheduling and coordinating the
field work . A record of Town costs will be kept .
" While the neighborhoods involved have been and are being
consulted , the Park Committee would like to schedule a public in -
formational hearing for March 12 , 1979 for any further comment from
neighborhood residents .
" The Park Committee requests time in an executive session
to discuss possible acquisition of a park site in Forest Home and
discussion of the situation in Coy Glen . "
RESOLUTION NO . 28 - 1979
PARK DEVELOPMENT INFORMATIONAL MEETING
Motion by Councilwoman Raffensperger ; seconded by Counciwoman
Valentino ,
RESOLVED , that the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca will conduct a
public informational meeting on March 12 , 1979 at 7 : 30 p . m . with
regard to park development in the Town of Ithaca .
( Freeman , McElwee , Powers , Raffensperger , Valentino , and Desch
voting Aye . Nays - none )
RESOLUTION NO . 29 - 1979
CORRECTION OF TITLE .
ASSISTANT TO TOWN ENGINEER
Supervisor Desch reported that an error had been made in
designating Michael Ocello as " Assistant Town Engineer " ; that his
proper title should be " Assistant to the Town Engineer " . In order
to correct this error , the Board acted as follows :
Motion by Supervisor Desch ; seconded by Councilwoman Raffensperger ,
RESOLVED , that the title of the position now designated in the
minutes of December 29 , 1978 as " Assistant Town Engineer " shall be
changed to " Assistant to the Town Engineer " , and that a certified
copy of this resolution shall be forwarded to the Tompkins County
Civil Service Commissioner .
( Freeman , McElwee , Powers , Raffensperger , Valentino , and Desch
voting Aye . Nays - none )
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Town Board Minutes - 12 - February 12 , 1979
WALTER J . SCHWAN - RECOGNITION - RESOLUTION NO . 30 - 1979
Supervisor Desch noted that it was most appropriate at
this time to recognize the long and dedicated service of our former
Supervisor , Walter J . Schwan .
Motion by Supervisor Desch ; seconded by Councilman McElwee ,
RESOLVED , that a plaque be prepared and presented to Walter J . Schwan ,
former Supervisor of the Town of Ithaca , inscribed as follows :
" In recognition of his long and dedicated service and
his unselfish contribution to the welfare of the Town of
Ithaca and its residents . .
On June 7 , 1965 , Walter Schwan was appointed to the
Town Planning Board and served as its Chairman from October
1 , 1968 to January 1 , 1970 .
On November 4 , 1969 Walter was elected to the .first of
four terms as Supervisor of the Town of Ithaca .
During his eight years as Supervisor , Walter brought us ,
in the most timely way possible , the vision , the conviction ,
the courage , and the leadership needed to enhance the quality
of life in our community for decades to come . Among the out -
standing achievements during that time were the Bolton Point
intermunicipal water system encompassing five municipalities ,
the first in New York State involving more than two munici -
palities , the dissolution of twenty - nine special water and
sewer districts to form one Town -wide district , our own Town
Hall , and a modern highway maintenance facility .
On behalf of the people of the Town of Ithaca , we thank
you , Walter , for your distinguished service to our community . "
( to be signed by all Board members )
FURTHER RESOLVED , that this resolution and a copy of these minutes
be forwarded to Walter J . Schwan .
( Raffensperger , Valentino , Freeman , Powers , McElwee , and Desch
voting Aye . Nays - none )
TOWN OF ITHACA WARRANTS - RESOLUTION NO . 31 - 1979
Motion by Councilman McElwee , seconded by Councilwoman Raffensperger ,
RESOLVED , that the Town of Ithaca warrants dated February 12 , 1979 ,
in the following amounts , are hereby approved :
General Fund - Town - wide $ 21 , 827 . 49
General Fund - Outside Village . . 21326 . 96
Highway Fund 24 , 596929
Water and Sewer Fund 1841501 . 06
Capital Sewer Project 23 , 411 . 08
Federal Revenue Sharing 23 , 881 . 00
( Powers , Freeman , Valentino , Raffensperger , McElwee , and Desch
voting Aye . Nays - none )
BOLTON POINT WARRANTS - RESOLUTION NO . 32 - - 1979
Motion by Councilman Freeman , seconded by Councilman McElwee ,
RESOLVED , that the Bolton Point warrants dated February 12 , 1979 ,
after review by the Town Board , and upon the recommendation of the
Southern Cayuga Lake Intermunicipal Water Commission , in the amount
of $ 34 , 267 . 94 in the Operating Account , are hereby approved .
( Powers , Freeman , McElwee , Valentino , Raffensperger , and Desch
voting Aye . Nays - none )
Town Board Minutes - 13 - February 12 , 1979
YEAR- END TRANSFERS - RESOLUTION N0 . 33 - 1979
Motion by Supervisor Desch , seconded by Councilman McElwee ,
RESOLVED , that the 1978 Budgetary and Inter - Fund Budgetary Year
End Transfers attached to these minutes are hereby approved .
( Freeman , Powers , Valentino , Raffansperger , McElwee , and Desch
voting Aye . Nays - none )
EXECUTIVE SESSION - RESOLUTION NO . 34 - 1979
Motion by Supervisor Desch , seconded by Councilman Freeman ,
RESOLVED , that this Town Board hereby retires into Executive Ses -
sion . to discuss billing of Town Attorney for 1978 .
( Raffensperger , _ Freeman , McElwee , Valentino , Powers , and Desch
voting Aye . Nays - none )
RECONVENE
The Board duly reconvened in open session .
BUYOUCOS AND BARNEY STATEMENT OF
SERVICES RENDERED FOR THE YEAR 1978
RESOLUTION NO . 35 - 1979
Motion by Councilwoman Raffensperger ; seconded by Councilman Powers ,
RESOLVED , that the statement of services rendered by the law firm
of Buyoucos & Barney for the year 1978 in the amount of $ 24 , 567 . 70
is hereby approved for payment .
( Freeman , McElwee , Powers , Valentino , Raffensperger , and Desch
voting Aye . Nays - none )
ADJOURNMENT - RESOLUTION NO . 36 - 1979
Motion by Supervisor Desch , seconded by Councilman McElwee ,
RESOLVED , that this meeting is hereby adjourned to March 5 , 1979
at 5 : 30 p . m .
( All Ayes )
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Edward L . Bergen
Town Clerk
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1978 BUDGETARY AND INTER-FUND BUDGETARY YEAR END TRANSFERS
FOR TOMN BOARD MEETING FEBRUARY 12 , 1979
to from amount
A1010 . 4 Town Board C . E . A1940 . 4 Contingent Acct . $ 528 . 25
A1110 . 4 Justices C . E . A1940 . 4 Contingent Acct . $ 120 . 83
A1220 . 4 Supervisor C . E . A1940 . 4 Contingent Acct . $ 146 . 32
A1330 . 1 Tai: Collection P . S . A1940 . 4 Contingent Acct , 79 . 42
A1330 . 4 Tax Collection C . E . A1940 . 4 Contingent Acct . $ 6 . 50
A1420 . 1 Attorney P . S . A1940 . 4 Contingent Acct . $ 19319 . 07
A1420 . 1 Attorney P . S . A1420 . 4 Attorney C . E . $ 200 . 00
A1430 . 1 Personnel P . S . A1940 . 4 Contingent Acct . $ 29799 . 61
A1430 . 1 Personnel P . S A1315 . 1 Tom Comptroller $ 29862 . 31
A1440 . 1 Engineer P . S . A1440 . 2 Engineer E . $ 1 , 348990
A1450 . 1 Election P . S . ° A1315 . 1 Tom Comptroller $ 275 . 88
A1450 . 4 Election C . E . A1315 . 1 Town Comptroller $ 74 * 67
A1620 . 4 S . S . Buildings -Town Hall C . E . A1620 . 1 S . S . Bldg . Town ] call P . S . $ 331 . 00
A1620 . 4 S . S . Building -Town Hall C . E . A1620 . 2 S . S . Bldg . Tox-m Hall E . $ 6000 ,00
A1620 . 4 S . S . Building-Town Hall C . E . A1315 . 1 Town Comptroller P . S . $ 49284 . 45
A1670 . 4 Printing & Hailing C . E . A1315 . 1 Town Comptroller P . S . $ 19813 . 57
A1910 . 4 Unallocated Ins . C . E . A1315 . 1 Town Comptroller P . S . $ 49489912
A1910 . 4 Unallocated Ins . C . E . A1920 . 4 Municipal Dues C . E . $ 25 . 00
A5182 . 4 Street Lighting C . E . A1410 . 4 Town Clerk C . E . $ 466 . 13
A5182 . 4 Street Lighting C . E . A1440 . 2 Engineer E . $ 144 . 55
A1910 . 4 Unallocated Ins . C . E . A5010 . 4 Supt . of Highways C . E . $ 2 . 80
A1910 . 4 Unallocated Ins . C . E . A5132 . 4 Highway Garage C . E . $ 1 , 051 . 13
A1910 . 4 Unallocated Ins . C . E . A7140 . 1 Playgrounds & Rec . P . S . $ 50 . 00
A1910 . 4 Unallocated Ins . C . E . A7140 . 2 Playgrounds & Rec . E . $ 300 . 00
A1910 . 4 Unallocated Ins . C . E . A7140 . 4 Playgrounds & Rec . C . E . $ 40 . 63
A1910 . 4 Unallocated Ins . C . E . A7550 . 4 Celebrations $ 54 . 76
E1420 . 1 Attorney P . S . B1940 . 4 Contingent Acct . $ 4 , 505 . 14
B8010 . 1 Zoning P . S . B8010 . 4 Zoning C . E . $ 86 . 21
B3020 . 1 Planning P . S . B3020 . 2 Planning E . $ 250 . 00
B8020 . 1 Planning P . S . B8020 . 4 Planning C . E . $ 19391 . 60
E8020 . 1 Planning P . S . B1940 . 4 Contingent Acct . $ 494 . 86
B8020 . 1 Planning P . S . B3120 . 4 Traffic Control $ 721 . 04
(Town Policemen )
8903008 Employee Benefits FICA B3120 . 4 Traffic Control $ 20 . 03
r
B5630 Bus Operations B3120 . 4 Traffic Control $ 815 . 88
91 - P . S . sPersonal Services ; . 2 -E . =rquipment , . 4 -C . E . =Contractual Expenses .
1973 BUDGETARY KND INTER-FUM BUDGATARY YEAR EZM TRANSFERS 2 / 12 / 79
( CON ' T . )
TO : FROM : AMOUNT :
DR5110 . 4 General Repairs C . E . DR9060 . 3 Health Insurance $ 331 . 26
DM5130 . 2 ' Machinery E . D119060 . 3 Health Insurance $ 25 . 20
DS5142 . 1 Snow Removal P . S . DS5142 . 4 Snow Removal C . E . $ 305 . 45
DS5142 . 1 Snow Removal P . S . DS9060 . 3 Health Insurance $ 363 * 43