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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTB Minutes 1982-04-12 m TOWN OF ITHACA REGULAR BOARD MEETING April 12 , 1982 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 , at 5 : 30 p . m . , on the 12th day of April , 1982 , there were PRESENT : Noel Desch , Supervisor George Kugler, Councilman Shirley Raffensperger , Councilwoman David Jennnings , Councilman Dooley Kiefer , Councilwoman ABSENT : Marc Cramer , Councilman Henry McPeak , Councilman ALSO PRESENT : James Buyoucos , Town Attorney Robert Parkin , Highway Superintendent Peter Lovi , Planner / Systems Analyst Mary Call , Board of Representatives Beverly Livesay , Board of Representa tives Representatives of the Media : Mary Earle , WTKO Lisa Best , WHCU Jill Hanson , WVBR Tamar Sherman , Ithaca Journal PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Supervisor Desch led the assemblage in the Pledge of Allegiance . REPORT OF TOWN OFFICIALS Supervisor Desch stated that he would not have a specific report this . evening . . He went on to say that the Town Engineer was on Easter vacation . RESOLUTION NO , 45 Motion by Supervisor Desch ; seconded by Councilman Kugler , RESOLVED , that the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca hereby establishes Monday , May 3 , 1982 , as Spring Clean - up day in the Town of Ithaca . ( Desch , Kugler , Raffensperger , Jennings and Kiefer voting Aye . Nays - none ) . TOWN HIGHWAY SUPERINTENDENT ' S REPORT Town Highway Superintendent Robert Parkin reported that the Highway Facilities had been inspected by the New York State Department of Labor on March 8 , 1982 . Three violations were found . The exit sign in the mechanics area was unlit , there no " No Smoking " signs in the area of the gas pumps and no venti - lation in the welding area . The exit sign and " No Smoking " sign violations were taken care of Town Board Minutes - 2 - April 12 , 1982 at a minimal cost . However , the installation of the ventilating fan and electrical hook up cost about $ 1 , 100 . 00 . The Superintendent went on to say that the "Welcome to the Town of Ithaca " signs had arrived and he will contact the County re - garding their installing them . Also , the Air Flow Cinder Spreader had arrived . Mr . Parkin stated that Charles Caywood would be retiring on or about - May 4th . He had received twelve applications for a person to replace Charles Hurlburt who will move into Charles Caywood ' s position . He felt there was no need to advertise the position . He went on to say that of the twelve applications , he would narrow them down to three . The Superintendent noted that the Highway Department had gotten through last weeks storm without any major problems . They had not stripped any cinder spreaders or snow plows from the vehicles . Town Attorney Buyoucos asked the Highway Superintendent if Buttermilk Falls Road was a Town road ? Superintendent Parkin responded no , it never has been a Town road . Peter Lovi reported that several weeks ago he attended an IBM Seminar on upgrading our computer equipment . He noted that IBM had given , . thos.e . attending ., ideas Of i _-.new - things that- the. -. computer can- .be . used . for :.. _ He went on to say that NYSEG had purchased several IBM machines along with other , - establishments in the area , and the forming, of a Users Group has been proposed for the purpose of exchanging ideas . REPORT OF COUNTY REPRESENTATIVES Mary Call , County Representative stated that there were no items to report , at this time . RESOLUTION NO . 46 Motion by Supervisor Desch ; seconded by Councilman Raffensperger , RESOLVED , that the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca hereby approves the expenditure of $ 200 . 00 for the attendance by the Town .Cl. erk at the Computers and Local Governments Seminar at Cornell University from July 14 to 16 , 1982 , sponsored by . the New York State Association of Towns , Association of Counties and Conference: of Mayors , and FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED , that one person from the Engineering Department also be authorized to attend the seminar . ( Desch , Kugler , Raffensperger , Jennings and Kiefer voting Aye . Nays - none ) . CONDEMNATION PROCEEDINGS TO OBTAIN EASEMENT Town Attorney James Buyoucos stated that a part of the new Eminent Domain Procedure rule applies equally to the condemnation of 100 acres or 1000 acres . The law says if the Town finds the taking is de minimis , then the Town shall be exempt from compliance with the provisions of Article 2 of the Eminent Domain Procedure Law - and the holding of public hearings . Town Board Minutes - 3 - April 12 , 1982 Supervisor Desch stated that the Board decided sometime ago to go with this process instead of digging up part of McIntyre Place . In terms of engineering , condemnation is , a much easier process . Councilwoman Kiefer asked if the Carmichaels had responded ? The Town Attorney noted that the Carmichaels just refused to negotiate . RESOLUTION N0 , 47 Motion by Supervisor Desch ; seconded by Councilwoman Raffensperger , In the matter of condemnation proceedings by the Town of Ithaca against Calum M . and Norma I Carmichael in order to obtain a permanent easement as part of the Townwide Sewer System , PREAMBLE AND FINDINGS : 1 . The Town of Ithaca has a permanent easement for an underground sewer main as part of the Town - wide Sewer System T hich is ten feet in width and runs along the easterly portion of lands of Calum M . and Norma I . Carmichael located at 109 McIntyre Place ( Tax Parcel 66 - 6 - 3 ) . 2 . The adjacent premises on the east are known as 115 :McIntyre . Place and are owned by Ulrich and Arden Neisser . 3 . In order to connect the dwelling house on the Neisser property with the Town - wide Sewer System it has been determined that the most practical and direct method of ' making such connection , and which method is also the least costly to the taxpayers of the Town of Ithaca , is to obtain an easement ten feet in width for an underground sewer main connecting the eight inch sanitary sewer now running north and south through the Carmichael property with the Neisser property . The location of the proposed ten foot easement is shown on the maps submitted by the Town Engineering and Planning Department . 4 . In accordance with usual Town policy the right to use the surface of the land will be reserved to the Carmichaels , subject to the right of the Town to enter upon the premises :; for the purpose of constructing , maintaining , repairing and replacing the underground sewer main and provided that such use by the Carmichaels will not effect the foregoing purposes of the easement . 5 . The amount of land taken will be approximately ten feet by fifteen feet ( approximately 150 square feet ) and the work -done in order to make such connection will require only a relatively short time and will create no inconvenience or interference with , in any significant degree , the use of the premises by the Carmichaels and nor will it interfere with the use of any highway by the public nor will it involve any significant expenditure of public sums . 6 . The proposed construction will constitute an infinitesimal or negligible part of the Town - wide Sewer System . Accordingly , in view of the foregoing , and based upon the maps , findings , and recommendations of the Town Engineering and Planning Department , it is resolved and determined , in accordance with the provisions of Section 206 of the Eminent Domain Procedure Law that ; 1 . That the impact on the environment and residents of the locality in which such project will be constructed , and the acquisition of lands for such project , is so de minimis in nature that the public interest will not be prejudiced by the construction of the project and , therefore , the Town of Ithaca shall be exempt Town Board Minutes - 4 - April 12 , 1982 from compliance with the provisions of Article 2 of the Eminent Domain Procedure Law which contains provisions , amongst others , requiring a public hearing prior to acquisition. ..of .: lands for - a project of this type . ( Desch , Kugler , Raffensperger , Jennings and Kiefer voting Aye . Nays - none ) . Supervisor Desch noted that a lot of things got caught in last weeks storm . One of them being the Planning Board meeting which has been rescheduled for tomorrow evening . The Supervisor went on to say that he recommended tonights Board meeting should be adjourned until April 26th , at 5 : 30 p . m . The bids for the Coddington Road Water Extension are scheduled to be opened on Wednesday , April 21st , and if all goes according to plans , they can be awarded on the 26th . He also recommended that the Board consider holding a public hearing on the Wetlands Map at the May 10th meeting . RESOLUTION NO . 48 Motion by Supervisor Desch ; seconded by Councilman Jennings , RESOLVED , that the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca hereby approves the date of April 26 , 1982 for the adjourned Town Board meeting , AND FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED , that the meeting commence at 5 : 30 p . m . ( Desch , Kugler , Raffensperger , Jennings and Kiefer voting Aye . Nays - none ) . Town Attorney Buyoucos questioned the Wetlands Map . Supervisor Desch stated that the Town needs to have in place , the areas that will not be served by sewer because of their designation as wetlands , before DEC releases the grants for the proposed sewer project . The Supervisor went on to say that sewers cannot be put in wetland areas for a period of fifty years after their designation . He stated that Paul Finger , EMC Coordinator , prepared the map and now Tom Miller is putting on the finishing touches . The Planning Board will be looking at the wetland issue tomorrow night and then pass it to the Town Board for thier consideration . RESOLUTION N0 , 49 Motion by Supervisor Desch ; seconded by Councilman Jennings , RESOLVED , that the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca will meet and conduct a public hearing at 7 : 00 p . m . , on May 10 , 1982 , to consider the adoption of a Wetland Map , and to hear all persons in favor of or opposed to the adoption . ( Desch , Kugler , Raffensperger , Jennings and Kiefer voting Aye . Nays - none ) . REMARKS BY MAYOR WILLIAM SHAW The Honorable William Shaw , Mayor of the City of Ithaca introduced . ,. himself to the Board members , stating that most of the members already knew him . Town Board Minutes - 5 - April 12 , 1982 The Mayor went on to say that he did not have prepared remarks , his intention was to introduce himself and at the same time , reach out to the surrounding communities by attending the Town Board meetings of the surrounding municipalities who share common problems with the City of Ithaca . The Mayor noted that many were aware that he had failed to appoint a representative to the Intergovernmental Relations Committee . He stated that he would assume the role of the representative him- self with the help of staff and the persons most directly involved and knowledgeable to attend the various areas . Supervisor Desch responded to the Mayor saying that the Mayor was very accessible and that intergovernmental affairs involving the Town of Ithaca were being handled in a timely fashion . Mayor Shaw noted that the only disadvantage he could forsee was that the Supervisor , Mayor and Boards were not directly involved in every segment and he stressed the importance of keeping the lines of communications open . Mayor Shaw stated that there were four areas of mutual concern , namely sewer , fire , youth services and water . The Mayor stated that your Chairperson , ( Supervisor Desch ) is making progress in the area of the joint sewer project . The Mayor went on to say . that the second prime area of concern is fire . Experts from the State confirmed what the City already knew but did not want to . .admit . He said that he had directed the Fire Chief to investigate the pros and cons of locating fire stations in various areas of the Town . No one location , infact , no two locations will solve all our problems . Mayor Shaw said that he would await the written recommendation of the Fire Chief , then take the recommendation before the Common Council who hopefully would consider the proposal within the next six months . They Mayor felt that the Youth Services were a complicated area . The Town and City are working very cooperatively . . He noted that he chaired the County Youth Board , so he has first hand knowledge of their workings . He went on to say the ., capital and maintenance . . cos_ts : . of _ _ .the . ,water system . was _ be-ing, - reevaluated . After filtering , the water does not meet the State standards . He estimated it would cost one million dollars plus to fix the system properly and , therefore , he was looking at all options to assure a quality water supply . It may be necessary to reexamine a mutual water system . Councilwoman Kiefer asked if the . water study was done in - house ? Mayor Shaw responded that a consultant group was hired . The Mayor noted his concern over the proposed closing of the. Rothschilds Department Store . He noted that some of the employees have worked there all their lives . The City will do all that is possible to secure a new tenant . EAST ITHACA CIRCULATION County Representative Beverly Livesay stated that she and Town Engineer Larry Fabbroni have spent hours and hours attending .. meetings. over the past two and one - half years . She felt there was a variance in the resolution passed by the Town Board and the County . Frank Liguori ' s report questions if the road should ever be built . Town Board Minutes - 6 - April 12 , 1982 She expressed concern regarding Phase II , stating that at the meeting , Frank Liguori expanded on the report , noting an inner loop and an outer loop . She felt it was important to get the corridor on the map , as the proposal seems to be different than originally proposed . She further stated that she did not think anything had been done to help Forest Home . Mrs . Livesay noted that there was . some confusion on the price of aerial photos . Supervisor Desch stated that the Town would front end the total cost of $ 800 , with Cornell and the County reimbursing the Town one - third of the cost . TELEVISION CABLE - HAYTS -- ROAD Supervisor Desch stated that residents of the Hayts Road had expressed an interest in obtaining cable television . American Community Cablevision has come up with a proposal requiring property owners to pay part of the cost of installation . A meeting of property owners and the management of American Community Cablevision has been scheduled for April 29th , at 7 : 00 P . M . , here at Town Hall , Councilwoman Kiefer noted that the committee charges for this year have not been discuss or formalized . She stated that she and Councilman Jennings had met , also she and Councilwoman Raffensperger , Councilwoman Raffensperger asked Councilwoman Kiefer if she was requesting the Chairpersons of each committee to report their plans for the year ? Councilwoman Kiefer stated that she felt there was a long laundry list at. . the beginning of the year and that priorities had not been set . Supervisor Desch stated that he felt the Public Works Committees long laundry list was narrowing down . The Coddington Road Water Improvement and the sewer project were now in the implementation stage , for example . APPOINTMENT TO TOMPKINS COMMUNITY HOSPITAL CORPORATE MEMBERSHIP RESOLUTION N0 , 50 Motion by Councilman Jennings ; seconded by Councilman Kugler , RESOLVED , that the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca hereby approves the reappointment of Judith Ogden , 1518 Slaterville Road , Ithaca , to the Tompkins Community Hospital Corporate Membership for a one year period . ( Desch , Kugler , Raffensperger , Jennings and Kiefer voting Aye . Nays - none ) . WATER BILL REFUND RESOLUTION N0 , 51 Motion by Supervisor Desch ; seconded by Councilman Kugler , RESOLVED , that - the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca hereby authorizes a refund of $ 18 . 58 for . water and $ 2 . 23 for surcharge for a total of $ 20 . 81 be made to Rocco Lucente , 103 Salem Drive , Ithaca , New York , by reason of the bill being paid twice , once Town Board Minutes - 7 - April 12 , 1982 on a regular bill and again - on a special read bill . Account Number 190 - 0232207 . ( Desch , Kugler , Raffensperger , Jennings and Kiefer voting Aye . Nays - none ) . PARK MAINTENANCE WORKER RESOLUTION N0 , 52 Motion by Councilwoman Raffensperger ; seconded by Councilwoman Kiefer , WHEREAS , the Public Works Commitee of the Town Board met March 25 , 1982 , to review the " Proposed 1982 Work Program for Parks " , and WHEREAS , the committee endorsed the proposal for a continuing commitment to maintaining Town parks and open spaces for at least six months per year , and WHEREAS , this maintenance element was approved the by committee to be part of the 1982 work program , NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED , that the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca hereby establishes the part - time six month position of Maintenance Worker to maintain Town parks and open spaces . ( Desch , Kugler , Raffensperger , Jennings and Kiefer voting Aye . Nays - none ) . RESOLUTION NO . 53 Motion by Councilwoman Raffensperger ; seconded by Councilman Kugler , WHEREAS , the part - time position of Maintenance Worker has been approved by action of the Town Board , and WHEREAS , Mr . Larry Stanton was employed by the Town of Ithaca from July 1981 through March 8 , 1982 , under various CETA programs including maintenance worker aide , and WHEREAS , . Mr . Stanton has been a reliable , punctual , positive , and capable employee , NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED , that the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca hire Mr . Stanton to fill the part - time maintenance worker aide position to terminate October 22 , 1982 , at a rate of pay of $ 3 . 35 per hour from Park Reserve Funds , and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED , that the period covering Mr . Stanton ' s interim employment from his sudden end of CETA eligibility to the present date be approved retroactively to be paid out of the Town Hall Rehabilitation Account . ( Desch , Kugler , Raffensperger , Jennings and Kiefer voting Aye . Nays - none ) . TOWN OF ITHACA WARRANTS RESOLUTION N0 , 54 Motion by Councilwoman Raffensperger ; seconded by Councilwoman Kiefer , RESOLVED , that the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca hereby approves Town Board Minutes - 8 - April 12 , 1982 the Town of Ithaca Warrants dated April 12 , 1982 , in the following amounts : General Fund - Town Wide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 64 , 929481 General Fund - Outside Village . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 , 682001 Highway Fund . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 , 972 . 18 Water & Sewer Fund . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166 , 581 . 03 Lighting Districts . 646092 Park Reserve Fund . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101 . 37 ( Desch , Kugler , Raffensperger , Jennings and Kiefer voting Aye. . Nays - none ) . BOLTON POINT WARRANTS RESOLUTION N0 , 55. Motion by Councilman Kugler ; seconded by Supervisor Desch , RESOLVED , that the Bolton Point Warrants dated April 12 , 1982 , in the Operating Account are hereby approved , in the amount of $ 54 , 037 . 09 after review and upon the recommendation of the Southern Cayuga Lake Intermunicipal Water Commission they are in order for payment . ( Desch , Kugler , Raffensperger , Jennings and Kiefer voting Aye . Nays none ) . NEWSLETTER The contents of the Newsletter was reviewed . Councilman Jennings requested that the section on the Youth Bureau Program be removed at this time . Supervisor Desch stated that there was space available to add the May 10th , . Public Hearing on the adoption of an ordinance or local law regulating the use of neighborhood parks . Also , the Public Hearing , on the same day , to consider the approval of the maps designating wetlands in the Town of Ithaca . Councilwoman Kiefer asked if the people who own wetlands will be notified ? Supervisor Desch answered yes . RESOLUTION NO , 56 Motion by Supervisor Desch ; seconded by Councilman Jennings , RESOLVED , that the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca hereby approves the fourteenth Town of Ithaca Newsletter . ( Copy of . the Newsletter attached to the official minutes ) . ( Desch , Kugler , Raffensperger , Jennings and Kiefer voting Aye . Nays - none ) . STREET LIGHTING RATE INCREASE Supervisor Desch stated that NYSEG had requested a rate increase , Of particular concern to the Town , is the requested increase in street lighting . The Public Service Commission will be holding; a hearing at .7 : OO . P . M . , on April 22 , 1982 . The Supervisor proposed the sending of a letter to Samuel R . Madison stating the Towns position in opposing the proposed rate increase . He went on to say that the City may co - sign the letter , however , TaiN OF ITHACA NEWSLETTER April 20 , 1982 This is the fourteenth Town of Ithaca Newsletter . It is published to inform Townspeople of matters of public interest being considered by our Town government . EMT SERVICE Emergency medical service is available to Town of Ithaca residents by virtue of the new fire contract with the City of Ithaca . In life threatening situations such as heart attacks , respiratory problems , motor vehicle accidents with personal injury call 273 -8000 and give the dispatcher the location of the life threatening situation . SPRING CLEAN-UP DAY The Town Board has set May 3rd as annual Spring Clean Up Day . The early spring should tive us all an opportunity to do an exceptionally good job of cleaning up our yards . If ou have a problem getting rid of junk cars or items too large to carry , call Town Highway uperintendent Bob Parkin at 273 - 1656 . He will not come on your property to pick up the items but will be glad to help arrange to have it towed away . The Town has a local law regulating the maintenance of real property which has the stated purpose of prcooting the general health , safety and welfare of the residents of the Town of Ithaca and to protect the value of real property in the Town of Ithaca and to promote and perpetuate the attractive appearances of neighborhoods in the community , by requiring proper maintenance . of real property . Don ' t forget to support the Boy Scout roadside clean up on Saturday , . April 24th , TOWN FIRE PROTEC.'TION State Fire experts in February reevaluated the response time capability of the City of Ithaca Fire Department and determined that there is a need for Fire Stations located in the Town on South Hill , West Hill and Elmira Road . The Town and City are engaged in discussions to identify sites . If you live in these areas and have suggestions on site locations write to Supervisor Desch , 126 East Seneca Street . Discussions will include matters such as joint ownership and programs to attract volunteer firemen . If you are interested in becoming a Volunteer Fireman , contact Ithaca Fire Chief Charles a Tuckerman , Telephone 272 -1234 , CODDINGTON ROAD WATER EXTENSION Bids will be opened at 11 : 00 A . M . , on April 21st for the project to extend and 8 " water up to 3 , 900 feet along the east side of Coddington Road . The Town Board wall meet on 1rin ril 26th at 5 : 30 p . m . , to review the bids and decide the scope of the project to be nstructed , if any . Specific details will be covered in a letter to property owners in the area . PURCHASE OF AN ADDITIONAL CINDER TRUCK/SPREADER When the Town adopted a 10 year plan for highway machinery replacement in 1980 , it scheduled the purchase of an additional cinder truck for 1982 at an estimated cost of $25 , 000 . Since that time , the Town has revised the cindering routes , modified cinder/ salt mix and judiciously reduced applications to street intersections , curves and slopes . It is the Town Board ' s judgement that this purchase is no longer needed , on the basis of favorable comments concerning the new cindering policy . If our reading of your wishes is correct , we believe these dollars can be better invested in the scheduled 1983 acquisition of a 4 wheel drive snow plow to replace the 1967 FWD , a critical piece of equipment for the many high drift areas of the Town . The snow plow replacement is expected to cost $ 75 , 000 with trade in . Please give us your opinion . In 1984 , the Town is scheduled to replace one of the existing cinder trucks . JOINT WASTEWATER TREArRv1EN`I' PLANT PROJECT The new joint ownership Special Joint Subcommittee has been formed and is extensively involved with the critical decisions necessary for 1982 . The design , including value engineering , is proceeding well and there is a possibility that construction of the outfall could be started this year . Members of SJS from the Town are Chairman Noel Desch , Shirley Raffensperger , Robert Allan and Jon Metzger (Dryden) . City Representatives are David Banfield , Gerald Schickel (Vice Chairman) , Clarence Cleveland and Kenneth Walker , The SJS meets the 3rd Monday of each month at the Ithaca Town Hall at 7 : 30 p . m . SPEED LIMITS The Town Board applied to New York State Department of Transportation for the following speed limit reductions : 55 MPH to 30 MPH , Elmira Road from Buttermilk Falls State Park to City Line . 55 MPH to 30 MPH on Coddington Road from Troy Road to Hudson Street „ 55 MPH to 30 MPH on Pennsylvania Avenue/Kendall Avenue . These requests normally take about six months to get action and there are no guarantees of success . TOWN -EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT After 18 years of dedicated service as a Motor Equipment Operator in the Town Highway Department , Mr . . Charles Caywood is retiring to spend more time with his family . The Tawn is fortunate in having an able replacement in Mr . Charles Hulbert who has worked with the Town since May 3 , 19790 INTERMEDIATE CARE FACILITY Broome Developmental Services has informed the Tawas of their interest in the establishment of an intermediate care facility for eight residents at 1205 Hanshaw Road . The Town Planning Board held a public informational hearing on the matter on April 13 , SEWER BILLING . The Town Board is considering the consolidation of the sewer and water bills on September 1 , 1982 , in response to requests from Town consumers who - now have two . stops to make to pay for water and sewer . The new billing form will look very similar to the current blue card form but will be slightly larger and have both water and sewer information . Customers . will be able to pay the total amount of the bill at the Town Office , in one payment . Users connected to the Cayuga Heights sewer system will still receive a separate sewer bill from the Village , since the sewer charge is not based on water consumption and is rendered annually not quarterly . The consolidation of the billing will have no direct effect on the ' 'sewer rate and no . change in system maintenance nor management responsibility is involved . Your comments on this proposal will be appreciated . REAL ESTATE TAX PAYMENTS June 1 , 1982 , the Town of Ithaca Receiver of Taxes will turn over to the County Budget Office all unpaid Town and County Taxes for 1982 , after which a fee of five percent is added plus interest from February 1 , 1982 . The payment of such taxes is made directly to the County after June 1 . IN-HOUSE COMPUTER/hDRD PROCESSOR This is the first Newsletter prepared on our new IBM Displaywriter System in place at the Town Hall . All the administrative and technical staff are enthusiastically learning to use the equipment and already have a sizeable number of time saving ideas for the use of the equipment , such as meeting minutes , resolutions and . local legislation proposals , computation and compiling of crater and sewer units , etc . The Town is fortunate to have with us , at this time , as our part-time Town Planner Peter Lovi . Peter is a graduate of Columbia University and Cornell City and 'Regional Planning Masters Program and has been with us for two years . as a work study student . In the three months as Town Planner , Peter has not only been a major assistance in support of the various Town committees and boards but has helped all the staff to become comfortable in using the new computing/word processing system . JOINT SESSION - TOWN BOARD/PLANNING BOARD/ ZONING BOARD On March 16 , the three boards held the first joint discussion session of these bodies in four years . During the two hour session , the exchange of ideas ranged from the need for a traffic light on the Trumansburg Road at the intersection with the Hospital entrance to the future role of the Planning Board . The Planning Board has agreed to identify the approach that the Town might use to update our comprehensive plan . Your suggestions should . be forwarded to Town Planning Board Chairman Montgomery May , 126 East Seneca Street , PARK AND OPEN SPACE USE REGULATIONS The Town Board will be conducting a Public Hearing on May 10 , 1982 , at 6 : 30 p . m . , to consider the adoption of an ordinance or local law regulating the use of our neighborhood parks . 1AMTE AM PROTECTION The Town has in place a local law to protect designated wetland areas within the Town of Ithaca . On May 10 , 1982 , at 7 : 00 p . m. , the Town Board will consider the approval of the maps designating wetlands located within. the Tavn of Ithaca . TOWN BOARD BULK RATE Town of Ithaca U . S . POSTAGE PAID 126 East Seneca Street PERMIT # 555 Ithaca , New York 14850 Ithaca , NEW YORK 14850 Town Board Minutes - 9 - April 12 , 1982 he preferred not to wait very long for their decision . Councilman Jennings stated that there were no capital costs involved in street lighting . Councilwoman Kiefer stated that there was no reference to depreciation in the proposed letter . Supervisor Desch stated that he would be glad to add a fourth paragraph noting the facts that the street lighting in the Town was relatively old , however , no reference , in the proposed I ncrease , makes reference to depreciation costs . Councilwoman Kiefer asked if the Village of Cayuga Heights had been approached regarding their interest in signing the proposed letter ? Supervisor Desch stated that he would be happy to contact the Village officials . PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE ADOPTION OF A TOWN PARK USE ORDINANCE Proof of posting and publication notice of a Public Hearing to consider the adoption of a Town Park Use Ordinance having been presented by the Town Clerk , the Supervisor opened the public hearing . Supervisor Desch suggested that the public hearing be postponed until the May 10th meeting , so that the Board would have time to review the ordinance and present their written comments to the Codes and Ordinances Committee . Councilman Raffensperger stated that the proposed Park Use Ordinance had been sent to all members of the Board . She asked the Town Board to please get their comments in early next week , as the committee would be meeting soon . Councilwoman Kiefer stated that the proposed ordinance was - not sent to all members . Councilwoman Raffensperger stated that it was sent to all who are actively involved in compiling the ordinance . She went on to say that there will be lots of time later for all who wish to comment . RESOLUTION N0 , 57 Motion by Supervisor Desch ; seconded by Councilman Kugler , RESOLVED , that the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca will meet and conduct a public hearing at 6 : 30 p . m . , on May 10 , 1982 , to consider the adoption of a Town Park Use Ordinance and to hear all persons in favor of or opposed to the adoption of said code . ( Desch , Kugler , Raffensperger , Jennings and Kiefer voting Aye . Nays - none ) . ADJOURNMENT The meeting was duly adjourned , ?--2� �t� 4yow'n er