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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTB Minutes 1979-04-09 TOWN OF ITHACA TOWN BOARD MEETING April 9 , 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 Offices at 126 East Seneca Street , Ithaca , New York , on the 9th day of April , 1979 , at 5 : 30 p . m . , there were PRESENT . Noel Desch , Supervisor Andrew W . McElwee , Councilman Victor Del Rosso , Councilman Catherine Valentino , Councilwoman Shirley Raffensperger , Councilwoman Gust L . Freeman , Councilman ALSO PRESENT : John C . Barney ( Buyoucos & Barney ) Lawrence P . Fabbroni , Town Engineer /Building Inspector Robert W . Bonnell , Assistant to the Town Engineer Henry Aron , Chairman , Town Planning Board Henry Theisen , County Representative Nancy Fuller , Deputy Town Clerk Jean Swartwood , Town Clerk understudy Byron B . Brown , 1 Campus Road Paul J . Kelsey , 379 Stone Quarry Road William Shipman , 375 Stone Quarry Road Gene Snyder , 371 Stone Quarry Road Herbert Mahr , 103 Judd Falls Road Thomas Wolski , 233 Forest Home Drive Representatives of Sensibly Organized Schools : Allan A . Lentini , 332 Siena Drive Robert Marcoux , 206 Christopher Lane Albert Cappucci , 205 Christopher Lane Angelo DiGiacomo , 326 Winthrop Drive Representatives of the Media . Chris Fickes , WTKO Radio Deborah Schoch , Ithaca Journal George McLaren , WHCU ABSENT : Robert N . Powers , Councilman SUPERVISOR ' S REPORT " This past month has been one with heavy involvement in organizational assessment , both in the Town of Ithaca and in the Southern Cayuga Lake Intermunicipal Water Commission . " We have three new staff members , namely , Mrs . Jean Swart - wood , our Town Clerk understudy , Cathy Noyes , Deputy Town Clerk understudy ; and Connie Allen , Business Manager for the Water Com- mission . " I am delighted to report that all three of our new colleagues are off to a fast start and into their jobs with at least both feet . This has enabled us to finally dedicate Nancy Fuller to the Engineer - ing - Planning and Zoning Division on a full time basis , a move which will meet a most critical need . Town Board Minutes - 2 - April 9 , 1979 " These re - assessments will enable us to work into the massive filing program that we have spoken about on many occasions . We are considering a microfilm program on our ancient documents which have very little reference . Perhaps the DeWitt Historical Society will be interested in the originals . We can put the space to much better usage . All of these considerations relate to the need for a more efficient layout of our space , particularly on the matter of circulation , designation of work areas , etc . At the same time we will assess our needs for office equipment and furnishings . It now , for example , seems prudent to move to the next generation of Xerox machine to significantly save staff time and paper . We do not have enough money in the budget to accomplish this until later in the year . " Larry Fabbroni has completed a preliminary analysis of our telephone needs and will have a report later on in this meet - ing . " I am in the process of making a comparative study of staff salaries . We have several situations where the level of skill and responsibility are considerably above the current salary . Such disparities cannot be made up in one year , but we must have a program to attract and keep the best people commensurate with the skills and work load required . " We have been informed that the Town Justice books will have to be converted to double entry bookkeeping . This , coupled with the increased Court load , may dictate the need to increase the clerical support level to this section . I am working with Justices Blye and Wallenbeck to identify these needs . " Town Committees . There are a number of new committee assignments that have an influence on the Town committees we created last year . Our committee work has also progressed . to a new dimension in several areas . " I will lay out the committee assignments as a whole pack - a#we and then seek the passage of resolutions adopting the committees individually . First , the new assignments which will take a con - siderable amount of time . 1 . Economic Advisory Board - Noel Desch 2 . Vice Chairman , Sewer System Planning Committee - Shirley Raffensperger 3 . Vice Chairman , County Planning Board , Shirley Raffensperger 4 . County Planning - Board , Gust Freeman 5 . Board of Equalization and Assessment Review , Gust Freeman and Catherine Valentino 6 . Television Cable Commission , Catherine Valentino 79 Human Services Coalition , Executive Committee , Catherine Valentino Codes and Ordinances Committee 1 . Robert N . Powers , Chairman 29 Andrew W . McElwee 3 . Liese Bronfenbrenner 4 . Bernard Stanton 5 . Peter Francese 6 . Edward W . King " The Codes and Ordinances Committee will continue its work in the development of our major zoning ordinance revision . Work has been substantially completed on all zones except the residential zones . A preliminary draft will be ready for public review on August 1 , 1979 . A final date for adoption will not be set until public comment has been received on the preliminary draft . Town Board Minutes - 3 - April 9 , 1979 " The sign ordinance revision will be ready for adoption on July 1 , 1979 . " Mrs . Schultz has been added to the review committee to assist in the completion of this task . Parks and Open Space Committee Shirley Raffensperger , Chairperson Victor Del Rosso Barbara Schultz " The Parks and Open Space Committee will continue the implementation of Phase I of the neighborhood park plan , consider further designation of critical environmental areas such as Lick Brook , evaluate the Coy Glen Park proposal in relation to City plans for a Southwest Park , evaluate the effectiveness of the East Ithaca bikeway and reconsider the DeWitt Park plan in the context of school reorganization plans . " The Committee will also pursue master plan development in the protection of open spaces , such as wetlands and further extension to bicycle paths , jogging trails , etc . Traffic Control and Transit Committee Gust L . Freeman , Chair.m_ an . Catherine Valentino Henry Aron " The Traffic Control Committee will continue pursuit of the proposal to print in the Ithaca Journal , the names and addresses of traffic violators cited in the Town of Ithaca . " The Committee will also review proposals for speed limit changes , parking restrictions , traffic control devices and traffic survey results . The Chairman of the Committee will also continue activity with the Northeast Transit Committee and other transit agencies including evaluation of mass transit activities such as the hospital bus and additional service opportunities . Dog Control Committee Catherine Valentino , Chairperson Andrew W . McElwee Noel Desch " The Dog Control Committee will continue to evaluate the effectiveness of our Dog Control Law and the contract with the SPCA . Major progress has been made in the area of service , one which continues in a state of change during the coming year as the new State law is implemented . / Supervisor Desch at this time asked the Board to adopt a resolution approving the foregoing committees and the members thereof . / Motion by Councilman Del Rosso ; seconded by Supervisor Desch , RESOLUTION NO . 53 -A , 1979 RESOLVED , that this Board hereby approves the foregoing committees and the members thereof as indicated above . ( Raffensperger , Valentino , McElwee , Del Rosso , Freeman , and Desch voting Aye . Nays - none ) Town Board Minutes - 4 - April 9 , 1979 Sewer System Planning Committee " We have reached a milestone in the program to upgrade the Ithaca service area waste water treatment facilities . " The first meeting of the Sewer System Planning Committee was held on March 29 , 1979 . We had an active discussion , full attendance ; major commitments were made toward the cost allocation for the Sewer System Evaluation Survey and the beginning of a plan for meeting the primary charge to the Committee . I am encouraged that we have a Committee which is prepared to do the hard work which lies ahead in an objective way for the betterment of the total com- munity . Frank Liguori will be presenting a resolution pertaining to the designation of the City of Ithaca Plant as the County septage facility . The present Step I Grant includes the septage problem as one of the basic items of study , so it is logical to continue the evaluation in an objective way . The City is concerned about odor problems associated with the transfer of material from truck to the treatment process . " BUILDING INSPECTOR ' S REPORT Mr . Fabbroni reported that no building permits were issued- in March of this year , as compared with three permits issued in March of 1978 , totalling $ 48 , 000 , one for a one - family dwelling ( $ 39 , 000 ) , one for a sun deck ( $ 500 ) , and one for a garage ( $ 8 , 500 ) . TOWN ENGINEER ' S REPORT Route 96 . The City of Ithaca has voted to have the State consider five of the six Route 96 alternatives . This will result in detailed design plans in both the City and Town portions of the proposed project . The Town Board of the Town of Ithaca , therefore , may have an increasing interest in what happens in the Town portion . It appears that in approximately 9 - 12 months there will be a hearing to consider the designs for the proposed Route 96 . Sapsucker Woods Road and Danby Road Water Tanks . The paint - ing of these tanks has been bid and contracts are being prepared . It is anticipated that the painting will start in September on the Sapsucker Woods tank . The Danby Road tank will be started after Ithaca College is out of session . . Route 13 Water Leakage . Mr . Fabbroni reported there may be a problem with a leaking water line under the Rt . 13 ramp . He said he would keep the Board advised of actions taken in this matter . Water Tanks . Mr . Fabbroni reported that this summer the rest of the water tanks will be emptied to see what condition they are in . This will be done in conjunction with the Bolton Point staff . Caldwell Road . This road will be a major construction job this summer for the Town Highway Department . The road must be re - built . Tudor Road . Some construction will be done at the end of Tudor; Road to improve the turn . Nancy Street ( a paper street ) might be legally acquired with the thought in mind of completing the road and the sub - base . It is 300 feet at the top of the hill and will require gravel and surface treatment . This work will result in better access for the people and snow plows at the top of Tudor Road in the winter time and some area for parking in conjunction with the park once the ballfield is in . Mr . Fabbroni agreed to furnish the Board with a formal cost proposal . ( � L Town Board Minutes - 5 April 9 , 1979 Highway Personnel . Mr . Fabbroni reported that one of the men in the Highway Department has been seriously ill for over a month . The nature of the illness would seem to indicate that Bert Dean will not be able to return to work for from three to six months . A replacement is required . After some discussion it was agreed this is an appropriate time to hire an additional . man for the Highway Department as a per - manent position in the " laborer " category . Therefore , the Board acted as follows : RESOLUTION N09 54 , 1979 Motion by Councilman McElwee , seconded by Councilman Del Rosso , RESOLVED , that the Highway Superintendent is hereby directed to hire a person in the " laborer " classification , as a permanent position , on the basis of a job description which fits the plan for highway improvements as developed by the Town Engineer . ( Valentino , Freeman , Raffenspeger , McElwee , Del Rosso , and Desch voting Aye . Nays - none ) Highway Improvement . Mr . Fabbroni stated that highway improvements must be considered in terms of a 10 - year commitment . Supervisor Desch said it would , therefore , be necessary for Mr . Fabbroni to provide figures to the Town Board with respect to a proposed increase in the paving budget . Mr . Fabbroni agreed to provide such figures for the first year in " today ' s dollars . " REPORT OF COUNTY REPRESENTATIVE Mr . Henry Theisen had no report at this time . SPRING CLEAN - UP DAY - RESOLUTION NO . 55 , 1979 Motion by Supervisor Desch ; seconded by Councilman McElwee , RESOLVED , that Clean - Up Day for the Town of Ithaca for the year 1979 is hereby established as May 7 , 1979 . ( Raffensperger , Valentino , Freeman , Del Rosso , McElwee , and Desch voting Aye . Nays - none ) CONSIDERATION OF DRAFT PROPOSAL FOR INTERMUNICIPAL TRANSIT IN THE NORTHEAST Mr . Fabbroni distributed to the Board members report of the Northeast Area Transit Study Committee . This report covered background , how need was determined , routes and timetables , price structure , intermunicipal and private coordination , equipment , management and regulatory constraints , funding sources , costs and levels of service . Mr . Fabbroni noted that the funding and financ - ing would probably not be firmed up until June . COMMITTEE FOR . SENSIBLY ORGANIZED SCHOOLS Mr . Allan A . Lentini made a presentation on behalf of the Committee for Sensibly Organized Schools . He furnished the Board with printed material for their review . Mr . Lentini stated the Committee ' s position that school reorganization is necessary , but that it should be accomplished through the development and announce - ment to the community of a comprehensive reorganization plan and the application of objective criteria to programs and facilities in the district ; that only after such criteria are applied to insure the continuance of educational . programs , the relocation of as few children as possible , the most economical use of tax dollars , that dollar savings projections based on the closing of certain schools should include financial data on possible future uses of the schools , should decisions be made about which schools should remain open . � g3 Town Board Minutes - 6 - April 9 , 1979 SOS representatives noted that the vast majority of students being displaced by the school closings are Town of Ithaca residents . Mr . Lentini requested that the Ithaca Town Board support the Committee for Sensibly Organized Schools in what they are try - ing to do . Councilman Freeman noted that Mr . Lentini had not addressed how the closing of neighborhood schools might affect real estate values . Mr . Lentini said he had discussed this with realtors and the general feeling is that property values might be depressed for a while , but that they would rise again . Councilman Freeman inquired what was to be done with the closed schools . Mr . Lentini said no determination has been made as yet . Upon question from Councilwoman Raffensperger , Mr . Lentini said no cost projections have been uncover - ed which take into account potential use of the schools which may be closed . The Board was sympathetic to the aims of the Committee for Sensibly Organized Schools , and acted as follows : Motion by Councilwoman Raffensperger ; seconded by Councilman Freeman , WHEREAS , our neighborhood schools are an integral and important component of our community , and WHEREAS , a major portion of the Ithaca School District is located within the Town of Ithaca , and WHEREAS , the Ithaca School Board has scheduled the closing of neighborhood schools for 1979 - 80 without announcing and explain - ing an overall comprehensive reorganization plan and rationale for such closings , NOW , THEREFORE , BE IT RESOLVED : ( RESOLUTION NO . 56 , 1979 ) That the Ithaca Town Board supports the position that school reorganization is necessary , but through the development and announcement to the community of an overall comprehensive reorganization plan based on a public process of applying objec - tive criteria to all programs and facilities in the district . Only after these criteria are applied in a logical decision process to insure : ( 1 ) the continuance of educational programs ; ( 2 ) the reloca - tion of the fewest children throughout each phase of the plan , ( 3 ) the most prudent use of tax dollars , and ( 4 ) that school savings prcjections for certain schools being considered for closing include financial data on possible future uses ; should decisions be made concerning buildings which are to remain open . BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED : That the Town Supervisor shall proceed to inform the School Board of this position . ( Freeman , Valentino , Raffensperger , Del Rosso , McElwee , and Desch voting Aye . Nays - none ) ACTION PLAN FOR TRAFFIC CONTROL IN FOREST HOME Mr . Fabbroni reported that in response to a request from the Forest Home Improvement Association , he had prepared an action plan for the improvement of traffic conditions in the Forest Home community . He presented various suggestions with regard to stop signs at various intersections and the painting of crosswalks . He distributed graphics with respect to these suggestions . Since it was time ( 7 : 00 p . m . ) for the opening of the public hearing with respect to SEAR , the Supervisor interrupted this dis - cussion to open the hearing . _ Town Board Minutes - 7 - April 9 , 1979 PUBLIC HEARING - 7 : 00 P . M . SEQR PROCEDURES , PROPOSED LOCAL LAW AND ADOPTION OF SHORT FORM ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT FORM Proof of posting and publication of notice of public hear - ing in the above matters having been presented by the Town Clerk , the Supervisor opened the hearing . ACTION PLAN FOR TRAFFIC CONTROL IN FOREST HOME ( continued ) Mr . Fabbroni suggested once again that some consideration be given to his one -way traffic plan on a conceptual basis , not necessarily specifics at this time . Mr . Herbert Mahr was concerned that in drawing up a one - way traffic plan , some areas of the com - munity might be burdened with a heavier traffic load than others . Mr . Thomas Wolski was concerned that a one - way plan would create greater speeds moving through the community . In response to a question by Supervisor Desch , Mr . Mahr said he would have no diffi - culty , speaking generally , in accepting a one - way scheme , but he said it would have to be very carefully drawn . Supervisor Desch also elicited from Mr . Wolski that the Forest Home community is still very definitely in favor of a by - pass . Supervisor Desch asked Mr . Wolski whether the Forest Home Improvement Association would consider it a significant positive step if the Town were to paint the crosswalks and install the signs that Mr . Fabbroni out - lined . Mr . Wolski said it would be a positive step , but not a sig - nificant one . The Association asked for it and appreciates it , Mr . Wolski said , but it is not the whole answer . Mr . Mahr said he was concerned that the Forest Home com- munity was not receiving the relief from speeding and other traffic problems that they seek in spite of the fact that people on Judd Falls Road and Forest Home Drive pay a lot of taxes . He said he was willing to pay higher taxes if it would provide the relief sought . He felt that his area was bearing the cost of development of the whole Town . He referred again to the Town ' s decision not to hire a Town constable . .Councilwoman Raffensperger recommended that the Board review the Traffic Control Committee ' s entire report ( which has never been done ) and attempt to implement it . This report , she said , is an attempt to work out a Town - wide system for Town -wide traffic problems . Supervisor Desch said he wanted to bring to the attention of Mr . Wolski and Mr . Mahr that the County Board of Representatives has been very slow to take action on the proposed road swap which would enable the Town to put some truck limits on Judd Falls Road . He said he would appreciate any help they could provide in that respect . Mr . Fabbroni noted that Judd Falls Road from Forest Home Drive to Rt . 366 is included in the road - swapping package ; that the Town is taking more than it is giving . Supervisor Desch said he felt that moving ahead with pro - posals made by Mr . Fabbroni would benefit the whole Town in terms of recognizing that there is a major traffic problem , but not making an over - commitment in terms of adding to the staff . Sustaining a police force in the Town of Ithaca would be phenomenal in cost . r ROBERT W . B69MLL � 12 / 11 / 1978 TOWN OF ITIMACA 126 EAST SENECA STREET ITHACA, NEW YORK. 14850 REPORT OF BUILDING PERMITS ISSUED FOR NOVEMBER 1978 . NOVEMBER 1978 NOVEMBER1977 Permits - 10 FORA TOTAL $ 400 , 500 Permits - 8 , --Total $ 101 , 617- ONE FAMILY UNITS - Permits# 6 for $ 2783% 000 Permits - 2 for $ 74 , 000 TWO FAMILY UNITS - Permit - 1 for $ 492600 - 0 - Multiple family - 0 - - 0 - BUSINESS ADDITION- Permit - 1 for $ 11 , 500 - 0 - Residence Addition - - 0 - Permit - 1 for $ 21 , 917 MICS . Sun 3eck , Garages , & . etc . Permits - 2 for $ 1 , 400 Permits - 5 for $ 5 , 700 AMT REC , ! $ 195000 AMT . REC . $ 72 . 50 r t • i TOWN OF 1THACA SHORT ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT FORM ►—o INSTRUCTIONS : ( a ) In order to answer the questions in this short EAF it is assumed that the preparer will use currently available information concerning the project and the likely impacts of the action . It is not expected that additional studies , research or other investigations will be undertaken . ( b ) If any question has been answered Yes the project may be significant and a completed Environmental Assessment Form is necessary . ( c ) If all questions have been answered No it is likely that this project is . not significant . ( d ) Environmental Assessment 1 . Will project result in a large physical change to the project site or physically alter more than 10 acres of land ? Yes No 2 . Will there be a major change to any unique or unusual land form found on the site ? Yes No 3 . Will project alter or have a large effect on an existing body of water ? - Yes No 4 . Will project have a potentially large impact on groundwater quality ? Yes No 5 . Will project significantly affect drainage flow on adjacent sites ? Yes No 6 . Will project affect any threatened or endangered plant or animal species ? Yes No 7 . Will project result in a major adverse effect on air quality ? Yes No 8 . Will project have a major effect on visual character of the community or scenic views or vistas known to be important to the community ? Yes No . 9 . Will project adversely impact any site or structure of historic , pre - historic , or paleonto- logical importance or any site designated as a critical environmental area by a local agency.? Yes No 10 . Will project have a major effect on existing or future recreational opportunities ? Yes No 11 . Will project result in major traffic problems or cause a major effect to existing transportation systems ? Yes No 12 . Will project regularly cause objectionable odors , noise , glare , vibration , or electrical disturbance as a result of the project ' s operation ? Yes No y; Short Environmental Assessment Form Page Two 13 . Will project have any impact on public health or safety ? Yes No 14 . Will project affect the existing community by directly causing a growth in permanent population of more than 5 per cent over a one - year period or have a major negative effect on the character of the community or neighborhood ? Yes No 15 . Is there public controversy concerning the project ? Yes No PREPARER ' S SIGNATURE : TITLE : REPRESENTING : DATE . Form adopted by Town Board Resolution April 9 , 19790 Town Board Minutes - 8 - April 9 , 1979 PUBLIC HEARING SEQR PROCEDURES , PROPOSED LOCAL LAW AND ADOPTION OF SHORT FORM ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENTIFORM At this time the Board proceeded with the public hearing - - which was opened earlier in the meetint ( 7 : 00 p . m . ) . Supervisor Desch stated that the public hearing has several facets , the most urgent being the consideration of a short form Environmental Assessment Form . Such a form would make it possible for people to come in and request a building permit which could be issued expeditiously without Having to stand the cost of a major environmental review ( if a particular house does not warrant it ) . Supervisor Desch distributed to the Board for review a sample of such Environmental Assessment Form . This form is the minimum requirement to comply with the SEQR law . Mr . Henry Aron felt that a person filling out such a form would fill it out in his own interest in order to get the building permit and that his answers to the questions would not necessarily Pe true . He was concerned about persons knowingly making a false statement . He further felt that the person filling out the form would not be qualified to answer the questions or understand what he was saying " yes " or " no " to . Mr . Fabbroni said this was possible but that it is not too likely that his department would not have addressed the prob - lems by the time a building permit is actually issued . He said that unless the form is required of everyone , the Town would not be in compliance with the SEQR regulations . It is , he said , a kind of thorough , but minimal , way of insuring compliance with SEQR for every unlisted action . Councilwoman Raffensperger noted that if the short form is not adopted , it would then be necessary to require the long form . This form would give a builder an opportunity to fill out a shorter from . Mr . abbroni felt that with the knowledge the staff has of the Town there would be no problem making a judg - ment . He said where the problems would come in would be in filling out the long form . Councilwoman Valentino felt the short from is a reasonable way of handling the majority of cases . Mr . John Barney questioned the language of the form . He said he would be more comfortable if the form indicated what the people intended to do and then Mr . Fabbroni would make the judg - ment . Mr . Fabbroni said this form would be suitable for all routine matters . Anything more complex would require the long form . No other persons wishing to be heard , the hearing was closed and the remainder of matters concerning SEQR will be reviewed at further meetings . RESOLUTION N0 . 57 , 1979 - SHORT FORM ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT FORM Motion by Councilman Del Rosso ; seconded by Supervisor Desch , RESOLVED , that in order to comply with SEQR regulations , this Town Board hereby adoptes the short form Environmental Assessment Form ( copy of which is attached to these minutes ) which is to be completed by persons applying for a building permit in the Town of Ithaca . ( Freeman , McElwee , Valentino , Raffensperger , Del Rosso , and Desch voting Aye . Nays - none ) PUBLIC HEARING - DOG CONTROL LAW - 7 : 30 P . M . Proof of posting and publication of notice of public hear - ing to consider the adoption of a local law amending Local Law No . 1 , 1976 , and to consider a revised fee schedule in the Town of Ithaca for licensing dogs , having been presented by the Town Clerk , the Supervisor opened the hearing . 1 � 6 Town Board Minutes - 9 - April 9 , 1979 Mr . John C . Barney said that their office ( Buyoucos & Barney ) had prepared a proposed local law to amend Local Law No . 1 , 1976 , but that Mr . Buyoucos ( Town Attorney ) had not yet seen the draft . Mr . Barney reviewed for the Board how the proposed law differs from the old law . After discussion , the Board felt that there may still be some points which require closer scrutiny and it was felt the Dog Control Committee ought to make a final review . Therefore , the Board acted as follows : RESOLUTION NO . 58 , 1979 Motion by Supervisor Desch , seconded by Councilwoman Raffensperger , RESOLVED , that this public hearing be adjourned until May 7 , 1979 at 7 : 00 p . m . , pending receipt of a report from the Dog Control Com- mittee fater they have made a final review of the proposed local law amending Local Law No . 1 , 1976 . ( Raffensperger , Valentino , McElwee , Del Rosso , Freeman , and Desch voting Aye . Nays - none ) PLANNING BOARD CHAIRMAN ' S REPORT Planning Board Chairman Aron read his report as follows : " The Town of Ithaca Planning Board met in regular session on Tuesday , April 3 , 1979 , with all members present except Mrs . Bronfenbrenner who was called to Denver , Colorado , to help her daughter with her brand new baby girl . " The Planning Board welcomed its newest member , Attorney Edward A . Mazza , 102 Burleigh Drive . " 1 . Planning Board Minutes of December 5 , 1978 , December 19 , 1978 , and January 9 , 1979 , were approved as submitted by the Secretary . " 2 . Reports of Mr . Fabbroni , Building Inspector/Engineer , and Mrs . REstaino , Planner , were received . " 3 . Chairman Aron read a letter from Noel Desch , Supervisor , to Mr . Ivar Jonson , Developer , in re the status of the Paradise Lane Subdivision off Texas Lane . The Planning Board continues to monitor this development . " 4 . The Planning Board discussed , informally , with Mr . John D . MacLean , Developer , and Mr . Howard Schlieder , Engineer / Surveyor , Mr . MacLean ' s proposal for a 4 - lot subdivision off Hayts Road . The Town Engineer has in hand the Environmental Assessment Form prepared by Mr . MacLean . The Planning Board and Town Engineer agreed upon certain suggestions regarding drainage and culvert size . A formal Public Hearing to consider preliminary approval will be held by the Board on April 17 , 1979 , at 7 : 30 p . m . " 5 . The Planning Board recommended by unanimous vote that the Town Board approve a proposed 33 . 3 sq . ft . sign denoting " Tommy ' s Place " at Ide ' s Bowling Lanes , Judd Falls Rpad - - PITH THE CONDITION THAT the free - standing sign on Judd Falls Road at present be removed . Town Board Minutes - 10 - April 9 , 1979 " 69 The members of the Planning Board agreed to speak informally with Mr . Jerry Weisburd , Architect - Builder , who , although not a part of the Agenda , wished to discuss briefly with the Board the concept of a Land Co - Op he envisions for the West Hill area to be known as the Inlet Valley Land Co - Op . The proposal in - volves a 97 . 1 acre parcel near the Early Bird Farms and fronts on Calkins Road . The Planning Board took no action on this proposal except to state to the developer that they would be willing to place the proposal on the Agenda for the next regular meeting of the Board , May 1 , 1979 . " 7 . A Tentative Outline for Proposed Sign Ordinance , having pre - viously been distributed to the Planning Board at large by the Planning Board Sign Ordinance Committee , was discussed in detail . Minor suggestions were made and the Board agreed that the Sign Ordinance Committee should develop a proposed Sign Ordinance in accordance with the Outline presented and the suggestions made . " 8 . Chairman Aron appointed an ad hoc Committee to develop Planning Board Procedures . Mr . Edward Mazza will chair said Committee with Mr . Aron , Mrs . Restaino , and Mrs . Fuller as members . " 9 . The Planning Board Chairman is pleased to report that all members of the Planning Board sit on a Committee , as follows . ( 1 ) Codes and Ordinances Committee ( Town Board Committee ) Liese Bronfenbrenner Bernard Stanton Carolyn Grigorov ( alternate ) Barbara Restaino ( staff ) ( 2 ) Park Committee ( Town Board Committee ) Barbara Schultz Lawrence Fabbroni ( staff ) Barbara Restaino ( staff ) ( 3 ) Sign Ordinance Committee ( Planning Board Committee ) Montgomery May , Chairman Carolyn Grigorov Robert Bonnell ( staff ) ( 4 ) Planning Board Procedures Committee ( Planning Board Committee ) Edward A . Mazza , Chairman Henry Aron Barbara Restaino ( staff ) Nancy Fuller ( staff ) ( 5 ) Agricultural District # 6 Committee ( Town Board Committee ) James Baker " 10 . As a final note at its April 3 , 1979 , meeting , Planning Board Member Bernard Stanton suggested that the Planning Board should look to the matter of future uses for those schools located in the Town of Ithaca that may be closed by the School Board . The . Planning Board agreed that the matter of closing or not closing would not be the issue , but that the effects of such closing ( s ) upon the existing zoning should be discussed . No date for such discussions was established . " Town Board Minutes - 11 - April 9 , 1979 STONE QUARRY ROAD WATER SERVICE Supervisor Desch distributed material regarding this project covering background , statement of purpose and need , project budget and financing plan , project schedule , and exhibits . ( This material is attached to these minutes . ) Supervisor Desch recommended that a date for a public hear - ing to consider this project be set . RESOLUTION N00 . 58 , 1979 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A WATER IMPROVEMENT , PURSUANT TO ARTICLE 12 - C OF THE TOWN LAW , IN THE TOWN OF ITHACA , TOMPKINS COUNTY , NEW YORK , IN THE STONE QUARRY ROAD AREA , TO BE CONSTRUCTED AND FINANCED AS A TOWNWIDE WATER IMPROVEMENT . WHEREAS , a map , plan , and report were prepared by Lozier Engineers , Inc . , competent engineers , duly licensed by the State of New York , showing the boundaries of the proposed improvement , and a general plan of the proposed water improvement , and a report of the proposed method of operation ; and WHEREAS , said map shows all outlets and the terminus and course of each main drain , together with the location and a general description of all public works required , including lands and ease - ments to be acquired ; and WHEREAS , the boundaries of the benefitted area and/or the location of the proposed water improvement is described in the annexed Schedule A ; and WHEREAS , the improvements proposed are as follows : water mains , hydrants , valves , and appurtenances and facilities to be constructed along Stone Quarry Road and West King Road to furnish municipal water to the properties in the above described area ; and WHEREAS , the maximum amount proposed to be expended for said improvement and for the acquisition of the necessary lands and easements is $ 250 , 000 ; and WHEREAS , the proposed method of financing and apportioning the costs of said improvement consists of the issuance of serial bonds of said Town to mature in annual installments over a period not exceeding forty years , payable in the first instance from assess - ments levied on all the lots and parcels of land in the entire area of the Town of Ithaca ( outside of any village ) which as the Town Board , pursuant to the provisions of Section 209 - q , Article 12 - C of the Town Law , shall , in its discretion , provide and determine to be benefitted by said Town water Improvement , and WHEREAS , said map , plan and the report describing said improvement are on file in the Town Clerk ' s Office , for public inspection ; NOW , on motion of Supervisor Desch and seconded by Council - man Freeman , it is hereby ORDERED , that the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca shall meet and hold a public hearing at the Town Offices at 126 East Seneca Street , Ithaca , New York , in said Town , on the 23rd day of April , 1979 , at 7 : 00 p . m . on that day , to consider said map , plan and report , and the establishment of the proposed improvement , and to hear all persons interested in the subject thereof concerning the same and to take such action thereon as is required or authorized by law . Town Board Minutes - 12 - April 9 , 1979 The adoption of the foregoing order was duly put to a vote , and upon roll call , the vote was as follows . Noel Desch , Supervisor voting Aye Andrew W . McElwee , Councilman . . . . . . . . . voting Aye Catherine Valentino , Councilwoman . . . . . voting Aye Shirley Raffensperger , Councilwoman . . . voting Aye Victor Del Rosso , Councilman . . . . . . . . . . voting Aye Gust L . Freeman , Councilman . . . . . . . . . . . voting Aye The order was thereupon declared duly adopted . The Supervisor at this time recommended that the Board authorize Lozier Engineers , Inc . to proceed with the detail design . RESOLUTION NO . 59 , 1979 Motion by Supervisor Desch , seconded by Councilman Del Rosso , WHEREAS , the Town Supervisor has ascertained that the cash flow available in the water benefit account is adequate to front - end the engineering cost of approximately $ 10 , 000 , and WHEREAS , the scope of the project and overall project budget has been identified in preliminary engineering reports , and WHEREAS , the needs for public water in the area to be served are of a critical nature , NOW , THEREFORE , BE IT RESOLVED : That the Engineer ' s Report dated April , 1979 , is approved . AND FURTHER RESOLVED : That Lozier Engineers , Inc . be authorized to proceed with the final design and bid specifications on the basis of the origi - nal proposal to permit accomplishment of this project in 1979 . ( Raffensperger , Valentino , McElwee , Del Rosso , Freeman , and Desch voting Aye . Nays - none ) CONCEPTUAL APPROVAL OF ALLOCATION PLAN FOR THE SEWER SYSTEM EVALUATION SURVEY Supervisor Desch reported that at the first meeting of the new joint City - Town Sewer System Planning Committee , the Stearns & Wheler proposal for allocating cost of the proposed Sewer System Evaluation Survey was reviewed . Essentially , each municipality will pay for the cost of that work on the basis of the size of its part of the system as against the total system . Supervisor Desch stated that consideration had been given to allocating cost based on flow contribution . He said , however , there are many pitfalls in identifying flow . It appears it will be necessary to raise the sewer surcharge from 20 to possibly 5 % or 6 % . It is possible that the water surcharge may be reduced . The initial cost to the Town over a two year period may be as much as $ 90 , 000 . About half of this will be reimbursed when construction of the Sewage Treatment Plant upgrading project is under way . The objective is to eliminate about 2 , 000 , 000 gallons per day of leak - age ( infiltration ) and 7 , 500 , 000 gallons per day of storm water ( inflow ) from the system thus enabling us to avoid paying for an unnecessarily large upgraded plant . For example , the present normal dry weather flow from the system is only about 7 , 000 , 000 gallons per day . r� e- - INTRODUCTION The Town Board has been aware of a chronic shortage of ground water in . the Stone Quarry Road area for many years . Prior to the special district consolidation in 1971 , there was no way in which to finance public water service to an area of relatively low density of development . The Town water distribution system annual debt load is now diminishing at a rate which enables us to plan water improve - ments which will benefit the community - as a whole . 0 In mid 1978 the Stone Quarry Road neighborhood encouraged the Town Board to reconsider the extension of water to their area . At a Town Board meeting held at the National Cash Register Company plant on September 11 , residents very effectively showed the seriousness of the problem from the standpoint of health hazards and diminishing property values . Subsequently the Town Board wrote to each property owner to make a thorough assessment of need through a questionnaire . The response was overwhelmingly - in favor of neighborhood participation in financing the project even at benefit cost levels in excess of the current benefit rate . The Town Board immediately thereafter submitted engineering study requests for professional services proposals to four selected consultants . Lozier Engineers was chosen from the three proposals received on the basis of the approach proposed , familiarity with the system , and the engineering cost . In spite of the severe cold weather , the Town engineering staff completed the line survey , test borings were performed along the proposed route and the Engineer ' s Report was received by the Town on March 28 . A route has been selected to minimize the amount of rock excavation , enhance the ease of connecting house services and to save room for future sanitary sewer service . l r; • ; f I � 0 2 - STATEMENT OF PURPOSE AND NEED There are a number of needed water projects in the Town of Ithaca . However , none of the following carries the label of -.-� emergency improvement as is the case of the Stone Quarry Road situation : ( 1 ) Replace old East State Street water line which pre - dates the major improvement accomplished in 1958 . ( 2 ) Construct a reservoir on West Hill to provide optimal pressure in the Glenside Area and loop service along Coy Glen Road . ( 3 ) Loop the East Shore Drive pressure zone to improve pressure , system reliability , and ease of maintenance . ( 4 ) Joint extension project with the Town of Dryden to serve small area accessible to pressure from the Hungerford Hill tank . ( 5 ) Construct . Elmira Road water system . PROJECT BUDGET AND FINANCING PLAN The project budget is based on the consulting engineer ' s report # 1302 - 3615 , dated April 1979 , Exhibit C , as follows : Construction $ 187 , 680 Engineering & Inspection 23 , 000 Administration 51000 Contingency 18 , 770 234 , 450 Project Contingency 15 , 550 Total Project Budget $ 250 , 000 The addition of the project contingency will provide an overall contingency of 13 . 7 % to minimize the need to repeat the -�' legal processes at the mercy of both the bidders market and un - known obstructions such as additional rock , construction staging , interest during construction . 3 - The year - end surplus is sufficient to authorize work on the detailed engineering plans without a short term borrowing to finance the cost for the engineering . The project will be financed by a borrowing of $ 250 , 000 with debt retirement to be paid from water benefit surpluses over a 20 - year period as shown on Exhibits A and B . . No outside sources of funding are anticipated . PROJECT SCHEDULE Public Hearing May 7 , 1979 Complete Engineering Design June 15 , 1979 Receive Audit and Control Approval June 15 , 1979 Release for Bids July 2 , 1979 Open Bids July 17 , 1979 Award Contract August 1 , 1979 Complete Construction November 1 , 1979 The schedule is predicated on the basis that the Engineers are authorized to proceed with final design and preparation of bid specifications on April 9 , 1979 . . Exhibit C is the proposed notice for the public hearing and Exhibit D is the proposed resolution authorizing the engineer to proceed with working drawings and bid specifications . I 4 - EXHIBIT A $ 250 , 000 at 7 % Principal Interest TOTAL 1980 12 , 500 17 , 500 30 , 000 1981 12 , 500 16 , 625 29 , 125 1982 12 , 500 15 , 750 28 , 250 1983 12 , 500 14 , 875 27 , 375 1984 12 , 500 14 , 000 26 , 500 1985 12 , 500 13 , 125 25 , 625 1986 . 12 , 500 12 , 250 24 , 750 1987 12 , 500 11 , 375 23 , 875 1988 12 , 500 10 , 500 23 , 000 1989 12 , 500 9 , 625 22 , 125 1990 12 , 500 81760 21 , 250 1991 12 , 500 71875 20 , 375 1992 12 , 500 7 , 000 19 , 500 1993 12 , 500 . . 61125 18 , 625 1994 12 , 500 5 , 250 17 , 750 1995 12 , 500 4 , 375 16 , 875 1996 12 , 500 3 , 500 16 , 000 1997 12 , 500 2 , 625 15 , 125 1998 12 , 500 1 , 750 14 , 250 1999 12 , 500 875 13 , 375 5 - EXHIBIT B WATER BENEFIT FUND ACCOUNT STATUS WITH NEW DEBT SCHEDULED Stone Benefit Current Quarry Surplus Levy Indebtedness Debt Balance 1979 3 , 132 * 114 , 384 90 , 655 - - 26 , 861 1980 26 , 861 118 , 984 * * 89 , 489 30 , 000 26 , 356 1981 26 , 356 119 ,000 * * * 92 , 848 29 , 125 23 , 383 1982 23 , 383 119 , 000 91 , 302 28 , 250 22 , 831 1983 22 , 831 119 , 000 89 , 756 27 , 375 24 , 700 1984 240700 119 , 000 87 , 240 26 , 500 29 , 960 1985 29 , 960 119 , 000 851P754 25 , 625 37 , 581 1986 37 , 581 119 , 000 84 , 762 24 , 750 , 47 , 069 * Assumes payment for on - going replacements scheduled for 1979 such as Fall Creek Crossing , ' East Shore Drive replacement . Design cost of Stone Quarry Road project excluded . * * Includes following additional units : Stone Quarry 125 New Hospital 50 Residential Growth . . 25 200 200 x $ 23 = $ 4 , 600 ' * * * Assumes zero growth thereafter . I EXHIBIT C TOWN OF ITHACA NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TOWN -WIDE WATER IMPROVEMENT - STONE QUARRY ROAD WATER LINE EXTENSION IN MAXIMUM AMOUNT TO BE EXPENDED PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Town Board of the Town of . Ithaca will conduct a public hearing at a Regular Meeting on May 7 , 1979 at 7 : 00 p . m . at the Town of Ithaca Offices at 126 East Seneca Street , Ithaca , New York , to consider the adoption of an order stating the maximum amount proposed to be expended for the proposed water improvement in the Town - wide water improve - ment benefited area in the Town of Ithaca at $ 250 , 000 as reported in the Engineer ' s Report by Lozier Engineers with additional pro - ject contingencies recommended by the Town Engineer , and to hear all persons for or against extension of water service to * Stone Quarry Road area . By Order of the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca Edward L . Bergen Town Clerk Publish : April 26 , 1979 EXHIBIT D WHEREAS , the Town Supervisor has ascertained that the cash flow available in the water benefit account is adequate to front - end the engineering cost of approximately $ 10 , 000 , and WHEREAS , the scope of the project and overall project budget has been identified in preliminary engineering reports , and WHEREAS , the needs for public water in the area to be served are of a critical nature , NOW , THEREFORE , BE IT RESOLVED : That the Engineer ' s Report dated April , 1979 , is approved AND FURTHER RESOLVED : That Lozier Engineers be authorized to proceed with the final design and bid specifications on the basis of the original proposal to permit accomplishment of this project in 1979 . _ - iqa Town Board Minutes - 13 - April 9 , 1979 Councilman McElwee asked what the allocation of cost was based upon . Supervisor Desch said it is based on a measurement of the footage in each system . The footage percentages are as follows : The City of Ithaca system has about 66 % of the footage ; the Town of Ithaca about 23 % ; the Town of Dryden about 3 % , and Cornell University 8 % . When repairs are made more time will be spent on the City of Ithaca system . The Town of Ithaca will not be paying for repair work for the City system . Supervisor Desch said he would like to have the Board ' s approval of the concept and authorization to proceed to develop an agreement with the City of Ithaca . The Board so approved . SIGN APPROVALS Mr . Fabbroni recommended that the Town Board approve application of George Ideman for a sign 33 . 3 sq . ft . denoting " Tommy ' s Place " at Ide ' s Bowling Lanes , Judd Falls Road , with the stipulation that the free - standing sign -( ice cream ) at 'the : former " Cow Bell " be removed . He noted that the Planning Board has recommended approval . The sign will be lighted . It requires no variance . Motion by Councilman Del Rosso ; seconded by Councilwoman Raffensperger , RESOLUTION NO . 60 , 1979 RESOLVED , that this Town Board hereby approves the application of George Ideman for a sign 33 . 3 sq . ft . denoting " Tommy ' s Place " at Ide ' s Bowling Lanes , Judd Falls Road , with the stipulation that the ice cream sign presently existing at the former " Cow Bell " location be removed . ( Raffensperger , Freeman , Valentino , McElwee , Del Rosso , and Desch voting Aye . Nays - none ) Mr . Fabbroni reported that he has an application from St . Catherine of Siena Church for a sign to call attention to the annual church carnival . They have asked to have the sign up for a period of three weeks . The Planning Board has approved this with the three - week limit . Councilman McElwee felt that if the sign is approved it ought to be approved on a continuing basis from year to year , rather than have the church return each year for an approval . Motion by Councilwoman Raffensperger ; seconded by Councilman Freeman , RESOLUTION N0 . 61 , 1979 RESOLVED , that the application of St . Catherine of Siena Church for a sign advertising their annual carnival is hereby approved for a three -week period , such approval to be continued from year to year , this approval being a special variance . ( Freeman , McElwee , Valentino , Del Rosso , Raffensperger , and Desch voting Aye . Nays - none ) Later in the meeting Mr . John C . Barney called the Board ' s attention to the fact that a closer reading of the Town ' s Sign Ordinance indicates that the foregoing approval was not necessary ; that such a sign is allowed to be maintained for up to 30 days ; that no approval or variance is required . He recommended that the Board rescind the motion and arrange to have the permit fee returned to St . Catherine ' s church . 13 Town Board Minutes - 14 - April 9 , 1979 RESOLUTION N0 . 61 , 1979 Motion by Councilwoman Raffensperger ; seconded by Councilman Freeman , RESOLVED , that Resolution No . 60 , 1979 , approving the application of St . Catherine of Siena Church to advertise their annual carnival for a three week period is hereby rescinded since the Town of Ithaca Sign Ordinance permits such a sign , without a variance , for up to thirty ( 30 ) days ; it being FURTHER RESOLVED that the sign permit fee paid by St . Catherine of Siena Church shall be refunded . ( McElwee , Del Rosso , Valentino , Raffensperger , Freeman , and Desch voting Aye . Nays - none ) Mr . Fabbroni reported that the . request for approval of the Picture Island sign is now before the Town Board again after the Planning Board has approved its location on the site plan . Councilwoman Raffensperger contended , as discussed before , that the entire upper structure of the building is a sign under the Town ' s Sign Ordinance and that it is a non - conforming use . She stated that the sign area has no other function than to hold the sign . Councilwoman Raffensperger described the sign as . " the ugliest thing I have seen in the Town of Ithaca . " She proposed that Groff Associates come back with a sign that is conforming . Councilman Del Rosso asked Mr . Fabbroni if the sign con - forms to the Town ' s Sign Ordinance . Mr . Fabbroni said there is a difference of opinion as to whether the sign conforms . The top of the building is not a functional part of the building . Super - visor Desch said he would prefer to defer action and see if a more reasonable sign might be presented by the applicant . It was agreed that the applicant ( Groff Associates ) should be invited to the next Town Board meeting to discuss the sign . The applicant should be advised that the opinion has been expressed that the sign is not a conforming use . Mr . Fabbroni was directed to convey the message to the applicant . CONSIDERATION OF BIDS ON NEW 7 - TON BULLDOZER Mr . Fabbroni reported that eight bids were received on a new 7 - ton bulldozer , that the low bid was submitted by Arsenault ' s Tractor Sales , $ 23 , 430 , for a 1979 John Deere 450 - C model which meets all specifications . Mr . Fabbroni submitted to the Board a list of all the bids submitted and a description of the equipment bid upon . He noted that not all of the bids meet specifications . After brief discussion and consultation with Mr . John C . Barney ( Buyoucos & Barney ) , the Board acted as follows : RESOLUTION NO . 62 , 1979 Motion by Supervisor Desch ; seconded by Councilman McElwee , WHEREAS , the Town of Ithaca invited bids for purchasing of one new 7 - Ton Bulldozer by invitation to bid published March 22 , 1979 ; and WHEREAS , eight bids were received and the results tabulated as set forth in Schedule A attached to this resolution , on April 2 , 1979 , and LPF SCHEDULE A 4 / 9 / 79 BID SUMMARY 7 TON BULLDOZER FIRM LUMP SUM BID EQUIPMENT OFFERED COMMENTS ARSENAULT TRACTOR SALES , INC . $ 23 , 4300 1979 JD 450 - C LOW BID GOODRICH DOES NOT MEET IMPLEMENT , INC . $ 24 , 6750 1979 CASE 450B . ENGINE SPEC , DOES NOT MEET S . C . HANSEN , INC . $ 25 , 8380 1979 CASE 450B ENGINE SPEC , ROCHESTER TRACTOR $ 24 , 9856 1979 TD - 7E STATE EQUIPMENT $ 27 , 9810 1979 TD - 7E $ 33 , 963 . 1979 TD - 8E SYRACUSE SUPPLY COMPANY $ 29 , 8580 1979 CAT D3 TRIPLE CITIES EQUIPMENT , INC . $ 241684 . 1979 JD 450 - C 17 Town Board Minutes - 15 - April 9 , 1979 WHEREAS , the apparent glow bidder on the net delivered price is Arsenault ' s Tractor Sales , Inc . , R . D . 1 , Brooktondale , New York , 14817 , offering a 1979 John Deere 450 - C Crawler for the cost of $ 23 , 430 . 00 , and WHEREAS , all the bid documents for Arsenault ' s Tractor Sales , Inc . , are in order with the equipment offered meeting equipment specifications . NOW , THEREFORE , BE IT RESOLVED : That the Town Board and the Town Highway Superintendent accept the low bid of Arsenault ' s Tractor Sales , Inc . , for pur - chasing a new 1979 John Deere 450 - C Crawler , for a purchase price of $ 23 , 430 . 00 in accordance with the terms , conditions , and amounts established in the bid documents , and it is further RESOLVED , that the Town Highway Superintendent execute an appropriate contract for such purchase , and it is further RESOLVED , that the execution of such contract be subject to the approval of the County Superintendent of Highways pursuant to Section 142 of the Highway Law , and it is further RESOLVED , that the Town Board hereby authorizes the pay - ment to Arsenault ' s Tractor Sales , Inc . of the sum of $ 23 , 430 . 00 in payment of the purchase price for said bulldozer . ( Freeman , Valentino , Raffensperger , McElwee , Del Rosso , and Desch voting Aye . Nays - none ) CONSIDERATION OF BIDS ON NEW 15 -TON TRAILER Mr . Fabbroni reported that nine bids were received on a 15 - ton trailer , that the low bid was one submitted by Rochester Tractor for a 16 - ton 1979 Centreville Tag - a - Long Trailer Model 105 - 16 , for $ 4 , 750 . 00 . The trailer meets all specifications and is the type of trailer desired . After review of the bids and dis - cussion by the Board and consultation with Mr . John C . Barney ( Buyoucos & Barney ) the Board acted as follows . RESOLUTION NO . 63 , 1979 Motion by Supervisor Desch , seconded by Councilman McElwee , WHEREAS , the Town of Ithaca invited bids for purchasing of one new 15 - Ton Trailer by invitation to bid published March 22 , 1979 , and WHEREAS , nine bids were received and the results tabulated as set forth in Schedule A attached to this resolution on April 2 , 1979 , and WHEREAS , the apparent low bidder on the net delivered price and meeting specifications , is Rochester Tractor , Branch of Batavia Farm Equipment , Inc . , 3894 Buffalo Road , Rochester , New York , 14624 , offering a 1979 Centreville Tag - a- Long Trailer Model 105 - 16 , a 16 -Ton Trailer for a cost of $ 4 , 750 . 00 , and WHEREAS , all the bid documents for Rochester Tractor are in order with the equipment offered meeting equipment specifica - tions , NOW , THEREFORE , BE IT RESOLVED : That the Town Board and the Town Highway Superintendent accept the low bid of Rochester Tractor , Branch of Batavia Farm Equipment , Inc . , for purchasing a new 15 - Ton Trailer , for a pur - chase price of $ 4 , 750 . 00 , in accordance with the terms , conditions and amounts established in the bid documents , and it is further Town Board Minutes - 16 - April 9 , 1979 RESOLVED , that the Town Highway Superintendent execute an appropriate contract for such purchase , and it is further RESOLVED , that the execution of such contract be subject to the approval of the County Superintendent of Highways pursuant to Section 142 of the Highway Law , and it is further RESOLVED , that the Town Board hereby authorizes the payment to Rochester Tractor , Branch of Batavia Farm Equipment , Inc . , of the sum of $ 4 , 750 . 00 in payment of the purchase price for said 15 ton trailer . ( Raffensperger , Freeman , McElwee , Del Rosso , Valentino , and Desch voting Aye . Nays - none ) NEWSLETTER The Board reviewed the draft newsletter and with monor revisions approved it . PAYBACK TO THE CITY OF ITHACA - CALENDAR YEAR 1978 Supervisor Desch stated that the Town owes the City of Ithaca for net water received from the areas exclusive of West Hill the sum of $ 2 , 939 . 63 . The Southern Cayuga Lake Intermunicipal Water Commission has already authorized the reimbursement to the Town of Ithaca for that amount . The water users pay the Commission ; the Commission pays the Town , and the Town pays the City of Ithaca . RESOLUTION N0 . 64 , 1979 Motion by Councilman Freeman , seconded by Supervisor Desch , RESOLVED , that this Town Board hereby authorizes payment of the sum of $ 2 , 939 . 63 to the City of Ithaca as payment due for net water consumed in the year 1978 under the terms of the transfer Agreement dated January 9 , 1978 , between the City of Ithaca and the Town of Ithaca . ( Valentino , Raffensperger , McElwee , Del Rosso , Freeman , and Desch voting Aye . Nays - none ) TOWN OF ITHACA WARRANTS RESOLUTION NO . 65 , 1979 Motion by Supervisor Desch ; seconded by Councilman Del Rosso , RESOLVED , that Town of Ithaca warrants dated April 9 , 1979 , in the following amounts , are hereby approved : General Fund - Town - Wide . . . . . . . . $ 34 , 773981 General Fund - Outside Village . . 2 , 590 . 77 Highway Fund . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 , 331 . 44 Water and Sewer Fund . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 , 747 . 68 Capital Sewer Fund . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 , 279 . 92 Lighting Districts Fund . . . . . . . . . 898 . 42 Fire Protection Fund . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 , 000 . 00 Parks Capital Reserve Fund . . . . . . 1 , 448 . 28 ( Freeman , McElwee , Valentino , Raffensperger , Del Rosso , and Desch voting Aye . Nays - none ) LPF SCHEDULE A 4 / 9 / 79 BID SUMMARY 15 TON TRAILER FIRM LUMP SUM BID EQUIPMENT OFFERED COMMENTS ARSENAULT 1979 General Trailer TRACTOR SALES , INC . $ 61826 . 00 Model 15 HA GOODRICH 1979 General Engines IMPLEMENT CO . $ 62350 . 00 HDB - 15 1979 General Engines S . C . HANSEN , INC . $ 6 , 288 . 00 HDB - 15 WALTER M . ROBERTS 9 Ton Wisconsin Does not meet ENTERPRISES , INC . $ 3 , 315900 Model 30 - 9 specifications Wisconsin Model $ 62579 . 00 1900 - 16 30 MPH Wisconsin Model $ 6 , 883 . 00 1900 - 16 50 MPH Centreville Tag - A - Long ROCHESTER TRACTOR $ 41750 . 00 Trailer 105 - 16 - 16 Ton LOW BID SYRACUSE SUPPLY 1979 Bame Model COMPANY $ 4 , 795000 BT166 B 16 Ton TRIPLE CITIES EQUIPMENT , . INC . $ 8 , 119 . 00 Totem All Trailer Town Board Minutes - 17 - April 9 , 1979 BOLTON POINT .WARRANTS RESOLUTION N09 66 , 1979 Motion by Supervisor Desch , seconded by Councilman McElwee , RESOLVED , that the Bolton Point warrants dated April 9 , 1979 , after review , and upon the recommendation of the Southern Cayuga Lake Intermunicipal Water Commission that they are in order for payment , are hereby approved in the amount of $ 51 , 974 . 34 in the Operating Account . ( Raffensperger , Valentino , Del Rosso , McElwee , Freeman , and Desch voting Aye . Nays - none ) COUNTY YOUTH BUREAU , LEARNING WEB , ROLLOVER FUNDS Councilwoman Valentino reported that there are Division of Youth roll - over funds available for the Learning Web in support of youth delinquency programs in the amount of $ 3 , 174 . 44 . She recommended that the Board approve the use of such funds for this purpose . RESOLUTION NO . 67 , 1979 Motion by Supervisor Desch ; seconded by Councilwoman Raffensperger , RESOLVED , that this Board hereby approves . the use of Division of Youth roll - over funds in the amount of $ 3 , 174 . 44 for the Learning Web to support youth delinquency programs , provided that the Sponsor , the Learning Web , understands that this is a one - year commitment , and authorizes the Supervisor of the Town of Ithaca to execute any and all documents which may be necessary to implement this resolu - tion . ( McElwee , Del Rosso , Freeman , Valentino , Raffensperger , and Desch voting Aye . Nays - none ) ACCEPTANCE OF STRAWBERRY HILL ROAD AS A TOWN ROAD FROM EASTWOOD COMMONS DEVELOPMENT COMPANY Supervisor Desch reported that Eastwood Commons Development Company has requested that the Town accept a deed to Strawberry Hill Road as a Town Road , contingent upon Eastwood Commons Development Company completing the road in accordance with the terms for accept - ing roads in the development . They will furnish a $ 1 , 000 . 00 letter of credit as partial surety for such completion . Motion by Councilwoman Raffensperger ; seconded by Councilwoman Valentino , RESOLVED , that this Town Board hereby agrees to accept a conveyance from Eastwood Commons Development Company to the Town of Ithaca of Strawberry Hill Road as a Town Road , such acceptance being contingent upon Eastwood Commons Development Company completing said road in accordance with agreement dated August 28 , 1974 for acceptance of roads in the Eastwood Commons Development , it being further under - stood that the Eastwood Commons Development Company will furnish partial security in the amount of $ 1 , 000 . 00 for the completion of said road , and the Supervisor is hereby authorized to execute what - ever documents are required to effect the intent of this resolution . ( McElwee , Freeman , Del Rosso , Valentino , Raffensperger , and Desch voting Aye . Nays - none ) iql Town Board Minutes - 18 - April 9 , 1979 HOSPITAL BUS RUN - CITY SUMMARY Councilman Freeman distributed City of Ithaca summary on the bus run to the Hospital . ( Copy attached to these minutes ) . He noted that the Town Board should be aware that the bus run is running $ 1 , 000 a quarter over what was approved ; that the Board should not be surprised if additional funds are requested for a continuation of this program in 1980 . DAVID STOLLER REIMBURSEMENT 1 RESTORATION AT 210 FOREST HOME DRIVE Mr . Fabbroni reported that in executing an easement with Mr . David Stoller , 210 Forest Home Drive , the Town agreed to a performance type of easement whereby the dollar values were put on certain activities . The Town agreed to a maximum amount of restoration in the amount of $ 440 . 00 for landscaping , if necessary , which might result from the sewer work in Forest Home . Mr . Stoller has submitted a bill in the amount of $ 83 . 00 . Mr . Fabbroni said this is a reasonable bill and asked the Board to approve same . RESOLUTION NO . 69 , 1979 Motion by Councilman McElwee ; seconded by Councilman Freeman , RESOLVED , that this Board hereby approves a payment in the amount of $ 83 . 00 to Mr . David Stoller , 210 Forest Home Drive , Ithaca , New York , in accordance with the terms of an easement signed with Mr . Stoller with respect to restoration of his property at 210 Forest Home Drive . ( Valentino , Raffensperger , Del Rosso , Freeman , McElwee , and Desch voting Aye . Nays - none ) EXECUTIVE SESSION - RESOLUTION NO . 701, 1979 Motion by Supervisor Desch ; seconded by Councilman Freeman , RESOLVED , that this Board shall now retire into executive session . ( Valentino , Raffensperger , Del Rosso , Freeman , McElwee , and Desch voting Aye . Nays - none ) The Monkemeyer matter was discussed in executive session . After the discussion the Board duly reconvened in open session . ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Board , the meeting was duly adjourned . X /&', Get Ed d L . Bergen Town Clerk Note : Let is be noted that all members of the Board had due notice of this meeting ; that all media had 72 hours advance notice of the meeting , in accordance with the Open Meetings Law .