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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTB Minutes 1986-01-13 TOWN OF ITHACA REGULAR BOARD MEETING January 13 , 1986 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 13th day of January , 1986 , there were : • PRESENT : Noel Desch , Supervisor Henry MCPeak , Councilman Shirley Raffensperger, Councilwoman • Marc Cramer , Councilman Gloria Howell , Councilwoman Robert Bartholf , Councilman Patricia Leary , Councilwoman ALSO PRESENT : Lawrence P . Fabbroni , Town Engineer Robert Parkin , Highway Superintendent John Barney , Town Attorney Lewis Cartee , Town of Ithaca Norman Padula , Cornell University and Sam Peters , Inc . Christine Rue , 229 Stone Quarry Road Roger Brown, Satel Ccnpany Mrs . Betty Roscioli , 152 Bundy Road Larry Roscioli , 152 Bundy Road Mrs . Roberta Chisa , 159 Bundy Road Representatives of the Media : Fred Yahn , Ithaca Journal Ken Hughes , WHCU PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Supervisor led the assemblage in the Pledge of Allegiance . Supervisor Desch welcomed new Town Board member Patricia Leary . REPORT OF TOWN OFFICIALS Supervisor ' s Report • 1986 Objectives • Supervisor Desch stated that the Town Board members would find in their packet of information , a statement of proposed objectives for the new year . He went on to say that he would suggest that action on the Objectives be taken at the February meeting , following further input from staff and Board . He noted that he felt his proposal was not at all inclusive , in fact , there are already some further suggestions . Liability Insurance Town Board 2 January 13 , 1986 The picture on our coverage is not yet totally clear . We have the minimum all right , but the proper amount of excess liability coverage is still being put together . The Supervisor noted that Mr . Boothroyd was here to give us the specifics . Federal Revenue Sharing Supervisor Desch reported that the Town has received its first FRS check . He went on to say that apparently we can expect to receive 91 . 6 % of the last entitlement period with the lower amount to cane in our last installment this Fall . Since we have only allocated 750 , he proposed that we proceed with the first item on the waiting list namely , the car replacement for the Building Inspector . He • noted that Mr . Cartee is preparing the specifications now. Water/Sewer Bill for What ' s Your Beef • The Supervisor reported that the operators of the restaurant received a very large water/ sewer bill because a water cooled compressor failed to shut off for an extended period . He went on to say that so far he had been unable to justify a credit because the water was actually consumed but that he would like a second opinion and , therefore , he appointed Councilwoman Raffensperger to look into the matter . Perhaps we can waive the surcharge but that will only reduce the bill $150 or so . Zoning Ordinance - Occupancy Restrictions Supervisor Desch stated that the Town may be in for mare work on the Zoning Ordinance as a result of the Appellant Division decision on the Oyster Bay Zoning Ordinance with regard to restricting the number of unrelated people . He noted that our Attorney will be looking into the decision and together with Peter Lovi , will advise us on changes , if any . Town Engineer ' s Report Town Engineer Lawrence Fabbroni reported that Town Board members could expect to received his annual report in the mail . (Copy of report attached to minutes ) . He then presented the highlights of the year , which he noted was a most successful year for improvements . Water and Sewer In the water and sewer area , completion of Bundy Road , West Haven Road , Elm Street , King Road and Coddington Road . We made the decision to put out to bid this month , the Hungerford Hill and Pine Tree Road water tanks , as this is a more favorable time than during good construction time . He went on to say that capital projects are not always planned , like sewer lines . This was a banner year • for these kinds of projects which are an outgrowth of construction growth in this area . He went on to say that this year there were close to ten water and sewer line extensions where there are • usually only about three . He noted that from what he hears , there will be a lot of activity . Wastewater Treatment Facility Town Engineer Fabbroni stated that his report would show an almost complete recounting of the sewage treatment plant project . He went on to say that construction on the lake portion of the project has been shut down for now . Also , the pace of the overall project has slowed down . The influent pumping building should be on line in June or July . The Town Engineer went on to say that Segment II Town Board 3 January 13 , 1986 will be ahead of schedule . We are looking for a trial start up about December of this year . Paving and landscaping will follow . The Town Engineer remarked that the new heating systems project should come to a head now that we know about Revenue Sharing Funds . Also , he noted that it had been seven years since any work had been done on the outside of the building . The Engineer stated that hopefully the Burns Road project will be completed this year . The Pine Tree Road corridor is now in the hands of the County . The transit system is doing well in all sectors , all show increased ridership . Town Engineer Fabbroni remarked that in summary , a very busy year . • He noted that the water extension could not have been accomplished without Bob Flumerfelt . Town Engineer Fabbroni stated that he wanted to put one rumor to • bed and that had to do with his accessability . With that , he handed out papers . showing a log of when he was here at Town Hall . Forest Home Drive The Town Engineer noted the design of Forest Hone Drive improvements are at the point where we are ready to hold meetings with the City to proceed with the construction of a portion of Forest Home Drive . The wall will be a low gabion retaining wall . He went on to say that the least expensive way to create a twenty foot road was by going on the upside of the road instead of building up nine foot banks on the lower side of the road . We will point up any existing cracks in the existing wall which has been there for fifty years . Councilman Cramer asked if the drainage problems have been taken into consideration? Town Engineer Fabbroni responded that a cut off drain will be put in and tied into the sluce way . Supervisor Desch remarked that the present pavement runs from fourteen to sixteen feet wide . Town Engineer Fabbroni responded that this was right . He went on to say that the Cornell Plantations will have plantings available . Councilman Cramer asked , how many hours ? Town Engineer Fabbroni responded , we can absorb up to 3 , 000 man hours . If we get a break in the weather there are things that both the City and we can do . Whoever is left will blacktop . Councilman McPeak questioned if there was to be a sharing of future • maintenance ? Town Engineer Fabbroni responded , we are pretty much on our own . Highway Superintendent ' s Report Highway Superintendent Robert Parkin reported that they have been working on Burns Road whenever we can . The remainder of the time we have been plowing and cindering . He went on to say that the annual paving miles were down because of the postponement of Judd Falls Road , Blackstone , etc . , and that the funds were carried over . The higher mileage is up slightly because we picked up a couple more roads . He noted that culvert footage was up last year because Of Stone Quarry Road but we have not installed many this year . Town Board 4 January 13 , 1986 Fuel consumption was up because of the projects involving additional sum -er help which keeps the trucks on the go . The Superintendent noted the repairs to truck #2 which were considerable . (Copy of report attached to minutes ) . Building Inspector ' s Report Building Inspector Lewis Cartee noted that he gave a verbal report at the year end meeting , you now have a written report . He went on to say that the Health Department was getting out of inspecting hotels and motels , therefore , the Town can expect to be required to do more inspections . • (Also attached to the minutes are copies of the Annual Reports of the Town Planner , Landscape Architect and Assistant Town Engineer) . • COUNTY BOARD OF REPRESENTATIVES No County representatives were present at the meeting . FINANCIAL REPORT The financial report was not ready for Board consideration . BUDGET TRANSFERS AND ENCUMBRANCES TRANSFERS RESOLUTION NO , 1 Motion by Councilman Cramer ; seconded by Councilman Mcpeak , RESOLVED , that the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca hereby authorize the following transfers for 1985 : General Fund Townwide Transfers to appropriation balances : A1010 . 2 Town Board - Equipanent $ 40 . 08 A1110 . 1 Justices - Personal Services 76925 A1110 . 4 Justices - Contractual 185 . 78 A1220 . 1 Supervisor - Personal Services 35 . 05 A1330 . 4 Tax Collection - Contractual 175 . 38 A1410 . 1 Town Clerk - Personal Services 37935 A1410 . 4 Town Clerk - Contractual 287 . 86 A1430 . 1 Personnel - Personal Services 28 . 13 A1440 . 1 Engineer - Personal Services 8 , 734 . 21 • A1620 . 1 Town Hall - Personal Services 19 . 60 A5010 . 1 Highway Superintendent - Personal Services 250 . 00 A5182 . 4 Street Lighting - Contractual 6 , 999 . 53 A7320 . 4 Joint Youth & Old Age - Contractual 240 . 00 • A9030 . 8 Employee Benefits - FICA 3 , 011 . 39 Total $ 201120 . 61 Transfers from appropriation balances : A1340 . 1 Budget - Personal Services $ 741 . 83 A1340 . 4 Budget - Contractual 451 . 14 A1450 . 1 Election - Personal Services 2 , 145 . 00 A1990 . 4 Contingency 1 200 . 00 A5132 . 1 Highway Garage - Personal Services 500000 A5132 . 2 Highway Garage - Contractual 200 . 00 A7140 . 4 Playgrounds & Recreation - Contractual 10 , 863 . 75 Town Board 5 January 13 , 1986 A9010 . 8 Employee Benefits - State Retirement 1 , 858 . 31 A9040 . 8 Employee Benefits - Workmen ' s Compensation 2 , 160958 Total $ 20 , 120 . 61 General Fund - Part-Town Transfers to appropriation balances : B8010 . 1 Zoning - Personal Services $ 11185946 B8010 . 4 Zoning - Contractual 137 . 35 B8020 . 1 Planning - Personal Services 1 , 302938 B8020 . 4 Planning - Contractual 136 . 95 B9010 . 8 Employee Benefits - Retirement 356 . 02 • B9030 . 8 Employee Benefits - FICA 63 . 04 B9060 . 8 Employee Benefits - Health Insurance 270 . 07 Total $ 3 , 451 . 27 • Transfers from appropriation balances : B7140 . 402 Parks & Recreation Ways - Contractual $ 3 , 451927 Highway Fund Transfers to appropriation balances . DB9050 . 8 Employee Benefits - Unemployment Insurance $ 165 . 69 Transfers to appropriation balances . DB9040 . 8 Employees Benefits - Workmen ' s Compensation $ 165 . 69 Sewer Fund Transfers to appropriation balances . G8120e48l City Payment $ 2 , 800 . 00 Transfer from : G599 Appropriated Fund Balance $ 2 , 800 . 00 Lighting Districts Transfers to appropriation balances . SL1 -5182 . 4 Forest Home - Contractual $ 2 . 90 SL3-5182 . 4 Renwick Heights - Contractual 11 . 32 SL4-5182 . 4 EastuUod Commons - Contractual 57 . 51 Transfers from : SL599 Appropriated Fund Balance - Forest Home $ 2 . 90 SL599 Appropriated Fund Balance - Renwich Heights 11 . 32 SL599 Appropriated Fund Balance - Eastwood Ccmmns 57 . 51 • Fire Protection Fund Transfers to appropriation balances : • SF3410 . 491 Payment to City of Ithaca $ 110000 Transfers from : SF599 Appropriated Fund Balance $ 110000 Federal Revenue Sharing Fund Transfers to appropriation balances : CF7510 . 4 Records Restoration $ 7900 CF1670 . 4 In House Computer 1 , 994 . 00 Town Board 6 January 13 , 1986 Total $ 2 , 001000 Transfers from appropriation balances : CF5110 . 2 Forest Hcane Drive $ 2 , 001 . 00 ( Desch , McPeak , Raffensperger , Cramer , Howell , Bartholf and Leary voting Aye . Nays - none ) . ENCUMBRANCES RESOLUTION NO . 2 • Motion by Councilwoman Raffensperger ; seconded by Councilman Cramer , RESOLVED , that the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca hereby • authorize the following encumbrances for 1985 : General 'Fund - Townwide P . O . # Vendor Aoct . # Amount 2023 NYS Industry for Handicapped A1440 . 4 $ 66 . 00 Payroll Tompkins County Trust Company A1430 . 4 40908 2001 T . G . Millers A5132 . 4 6 . 00 2048 Cayuga Landscape A7140 . 401 360 . 00 2045 Ithaca Glass A7140 . 401 31 . 00 2046 Empire Building Supply A7140 . 401 69 . 85 2068 Eagle Electronics A1440 . 2 800 . 00 2005 Ithaca Tire A1440 . 4 100000 Total Encumbrances General Fund - Townwide $ 11472993 General Fund - Part-Town 2023 NYS Industry for Handicapped B8010 . 4 $ 66 . 00 1988 Ames of Ithaca B7140 . 402 92730 2070 Environmental Seed Producers B7140 . 402 306 . 00 2068 Eagle Electronics B8010 . 200 200 . 00 2049 E . F . Schweitzer Co . B7140 . 202 186 . 00 2050 Revere Products B71409401 59 . 31 2041 Printers Gallery West B7140 . 202 192 . 50 2042 Chemung Supply B7140 . 202 359 . 70 2043 Ithaca Sign Ccnnpany B7140 . 401 240 . 00 2047 I . B . C . B7140 . 202 467 . 86 2052 Ithaca Tire B8010 . 4 126 . 94 2003 Seneca Supply B71409401 65098 Total Encumbrances General Fund - Part-Town $ 31197 . 59 • Highway Fund 2069 Charles Blackwell , Inc . DB51309460 $ 100 . 00 2039 William T . Pritchard DB5130 . 460 450 . 00 • Reg . 2428 William T . Pritchard DB5130 . 460 14 . 72 1996 Dave Haney Radiator Service DB5130 . 460 34925 2073 Zee Medical Service DB5140 . 400 51 . 65 Total Encuunbrances Highway Fund $ 650 . 62 Water Fund 2030 Jones Water Supply F8340 . 470 . $ 350 . 00 4th Qtr . F . H .Water Bill Cornell University F8350 . 473 2 , 089 . 93 Town Board 7 January 13 , 1986 Total Encuunbrances Water Fund $ 2 , 439993 Capital Projects Fund -- Crispell H5122 . 2 $ 10 , 475 . 33 2018 Landstrom H5110 . 2 214 . 22 1991 Ithaca Floor Covering H1620 . 2 32 . 54 1850 Portable John Rentals H5122 . 2 270 . 00 2068 Eagle Electronics H5122 . 2 200900 Total Encumbrances Capital Projects Fund $11 , 192 . 09 (Desch , McPeak , Raffensperger , Cramer , Howell , Bartholf and Leary voting Aye . Nays - none ) . • 1985 AUDIT • RESOLUTION NO . 3 Motion by Councilman Cramer ; seconded by Councilwoman Howell , RESOLVED , by the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca that the firm of Ciaschi Dieters-Hagen Schaufler & Mickelson be , and hereby are , appointed as the Certified Public Accountants who will audit the books and records of the Town of Ithaca for the year 1985 . ( Desch , McPeak , Raffensperger , Cramer , Howell , Bartholf and Leary voting Aye . Nays - none ) . WATER ACCOUNT REFUND RESOLUTION NO . 4 Motion by Supervisor Desch ; seconded by Councilman Bartholf , WHEREAS , Clifford E . Townsend , 526 Elm Street Extension , made a double payment on his December 1 , 1985 water bill , NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED , that the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca hereby authorizes a refund in the amount of $ 6 . 21 for water , $ 1 . 06 water surcharge and $ 4 . 89 for sewer , total refund of $ 12 . 61 be made to Clifford E . Townsend , 526 Elm Street Extension , Ithaca , New York , Account Number 163-0111019 . ( Desch , McPeak , Raffensperger , Cramer , Howell , Bartholf and Leary voting Aye . Nays - none ) . INSURANCE PRESENTATION • Robert Boothroyd , Boothroyd Agency , Inc . presented the insurance proposal for the Town for the year 1986 . Mr . Boothroyd stated that most Board members were aware of the changes in the liability insurance . He stated that the good new was that he was able to • obtain the exact same coverage we had last year . Mr . Boothroyd went on to say that the bad new was that the price has tripled . The cost of Errors and Omissions insurance has gone from $ 6 , 000 to $ 13 , 000 for only one million in coverage . Mr . Boothroyd stated that Town residents need to complain to Albany as the Insurance Companies are saying that until Albany changes the rules they are not going to play the game or if they do play , then the Insurance Companies intend to charge an excess amount . He again noted the the Town was set for another year , however , he wished to inform the Board that he was not getting rich on the excess premiums . Town Board 8 January 13 , 1986 SOCIAL SERVICES At this time , CamLissioner Mary Pat Dolan presented a slide show on the Social Services Department . Supervisor Desch thanked the Commissioner for the fine presentation showing the services that the Social Services Department provides . PERSONS TO BE HEARD Christine Rue , 229 Stone Quarry Road stated that she had a petition that she wished to present to the Board , asking the Town Board to • amend the resolution they passed on November 7 , 1985 , as the speed limit in the resolution is still too fast for the curves on Stone Quarry Road . Ms . Rue then read the following petition : • "We , the undersigned , residents of Stone Quarry Road , Ithaca , believe the present 55 MPH speed limit is unacceptably dangerous considering the steep slcpe , sharp curves , and hidden driveways . We want the speed limit reduced to 30 MPH in order that we might enjoy our neighborhood without fear of risk or injury from out-of-control vehicles . " (The petition was signed by 37 residents ) . Ms . Rue stated that the petition was sent to Barry Stevens , Regional Traffic Engineer , NYSDOT with the following letter : "We are residents on Stone Quarry Road in the Town of Ithaca , and are extremely concerned about the present 55 MPH speed limit on this road . This is a very steep and winding road with a ravine on one side and many hidden driveways along its length . It ' s a dangerous road even when the weather is good , but especially perilous when it is raining or icy . In spite of these obvious hazards , many people continue to travel Stone Quarry Road at the legal 55 MPH limit until they have an accident . There were twenty serious accidents reported on this road in the twenty months between February , 1984 , and October 1985 ( se enclosed police accident reports and newspaper photo) and many that have gone unreported . Anyone who lives on this road could tell you about dozens of frightening close calls they have had , sometimes involving small children . It ' s been five years since anyone was actually killed in an accident on this road , but do you really want to wait until it happens again before something is done to reduce the speed limit? This issue is of great importance to everyone who lives on this road . We have enclosed a petition from the residents requesting that the speed limit be reduced to 30MPH . We are also aware that • the Town of Ithaca sent to you a resolution , approved by the County , with a similar request for a 30 MPH limit . We strongly urge you to consider our request and act on it quickly , • before another tragic accident occurs . ( The letter was signed by Christine Rue and Roger L . Perkins ) Ms . Rue went on to say that if the speed limit was not reduced , cars would be apt to be landing in the yard at 236 Stone Quarry Road , Supervisor Desch stated that the State , in its review , has a formula which they will base their decision on . They are more Town Board 9 January 13 , 1986 likely to approve a reduction in the speed limit if there is a transition zone . Town Engineer Fabbroni remarked that the State would likely approve 55 MPH from King Road to the Cemetary , then 40 MPH to about 240 Stone Quarry Road and 30 MPH the remainder of the road to the City limits . A lady in attendance remarked that 40 MPH was still too fast . There should be a transition zone from King Road to the Cemetary then 30 MPH for the remainder of the road . Town Engineer Fabbroni stated that the State would look at the average speed , density and the number of driveways per foot . LOCAL LAW TO AMEND THE ZONING ORDINANCE ON SATELLITE DISHES • The Supervisor introduced the matter by indicating that the public hearing had been held on December 9 , with extensive discussion by the Board at that time . The hearing was closed as no persons attended who wished to speak in favor or against the matter . The consensus of the Board was to discuss the matter further at the December 31 meeting . Robert Brown , Manager of Satel Company in Ithaca stated that the proposed local law was infringement and that people should be allowed to make their own decision as to whether or not they wanted cable or satellite . He went on to question 59A , ( a ) which states a free-standing dish antenna with a diameter or height of 15 feet or less shall be considered a permitted accessory building and subject to all applicable yard and height requirements , questioning the phrase height and yard requirements . Supervisor Desch responded that the Zoning Ordinance has restrictions on height and yard requirements . Town Planner Peter Lovi noted that 59A (a) considers satellite dishes in the same category as accessory buildings which are not permitted in front yards or side yards . Mr . Lovi continued , saying that 59A (b ) applies to apartment buildings and Multi-Residence Districts . The Planning Board and the Town Board want the Planning Board to consider satellite dishes in the site plan review for Multi-Residence Districts , Industrial Districts and Can nercial Districts . Mr . Brown stated that in this area a ten foot dish was needed . Town Attorney John Barney responded , you can have a larger than six foot dish by going thru a site plan review . • Mr . Brown questioned what the price of a site plan review was ? Town Planner Lovi responded , there is a $ 5 . 00 fee . Mr . Brown questioned if 59A " e " refers to residential ? Mr . Lovi responded yes . On the roof , the height of the top of the dish antenna may not exceed six feet . Mr . Brown noted that in some cases the signal is hard to receive without a twenty foot antenna . Supervisor Desch responded , then the person would apply to the Planning Board . If the permit is denied , then then could apply for a hardship and go before the Zoning Board of Appeals . Town Board 10 January 13 , 1986 Mr . Brown noting 59A ( f ) , the installation of all roof mounted dish antennae must be certified by a registered architect or professional engineer . He went on to say that he thought that in residential areas , all dishes over fifteen feet should be installed and certified by a registered architect or professional engineer . Mr . Brown went on to say that he felt roof mounted dishes should be permitted in residential areas because of the hills around Ithaca . Town Planner Peter Lovi responded that the persons who cannot receive the signal on the ground and need a roof top mounted antenna could present a hardship case to the Zoning Board of Appeals . He went on to say that the need for roof top mountings was more common in the City than in the Town . Supervisor Desch stated that he felt this was not aF problem in the Town , however , if there is a problem the Zoning Board of Appeals would hear the appeal . • Mrs . Betty Roscioli , 152 Bundy Road stated that she had a problem with the whole proposal . She went on to ask why she had to present a hardship to the Zoning Board of Appeals if she wanted to put an antenna on her roof ? She also stated that she had a problem with the possibility of having to pay for an architect or professional engineer to certify the installation . You talk about an accessory building , this is not a dog house . In ten years you will be saying we can only plant certain shrubs in our front yards . Mrs . Roscioli went on to say that she felt people should have been notified of the proposed public hearing as not every person reads the legal ads . Supervisor Desch responded that satellite dishes were being treated as accessory structures because of the hazzards they could create during a windstorm , etc . Town Planner Lovi added that if the satellite dishes are improperly placed they could create a hazzard and the regulations in the Zoning Ordinance are there to make sure they are placed properly and to make sure certains steps are followed so that they will not create a danger to the public . A man in attendance remarked that the Town has a Newsletter , why not put public hearings on things like satellite dishes in it so that the public will know what is going on . He went on to say that he did not subscribe to the Ithaca Journal . He remarked that if the Town limits us to satellite dishes and where they can be placed , the next thing they will be telling us is where and what kind of shrubbery we can plant . Norman Padula stated that he . was Purchasing Agent for Cornell University and a partner in Sam Peter , Inc . He stated that Cornell University had plans to expand into satellites . He also noted that • at Sam Peters TV they have done many installations . As dealers , we try to install the dishes in the best possible manner . He also noted that the FCC has ruled that all federal laws preempt any local zoning laws which are against the First Amendment . The • Federal government has said that the First Amendment is a grey area . Supervisor Desch asked Mr . Padula how many dishes he thought would be constructed in the Town? Mr . Padula replied , sixty to one hundred small dishes which are viewed as antennae . Supervisor Desch asked , of the total , how many are six feet and less ? Town Board 11 January 13 , 1986 Mr . Padula replied that ten foot or larger is mandatory in this area . Councilman Cramer questioned which band relates to these sizes ? Mr . Padula replied that "C" band is the most popular . "KU" band will capture the signal with a smaller dish , 1 . 2 meters . He went on to say that the ten foot dish is still a need for this area . Mr . Brown remarked that with " K " band you get more than with "C" band for just a small amount more of money . Supervisor Desch stated that there has been no pressure on the Town • to regulate , because the number of dishes already installed is very small , but it is better to be ready to enforce and regulate before they become too popular . • Mr . Padula stated that Cornell University will have a free reign to place dishes where ever they want to place them. Supervisor Desch responded no , that is not correct . We just went through a lengthy process with Ithaca College . Mrs . Roscioli remarked that she could understand so many feet from a side yard but my backyard could be somebodys front yard . She went on to say that personally she liked roof mounted antenneas best . Mrs . Roscioli stated that she preferred not to put the dish in the front yard , but if that is where the best reception can be obtained then that is where the dish should be placed . You are asking we to go begging before the Zoning Board of Appeals to place something on my property . Mrs . Roscioli then asked Mr . Brown what responsibility he had if he installed a dish on the roof and it falls off ? Do I need to hire an engineer to certify your work? Mr . Brown responded that he has engineers who design the dish and the mountings . Mrs . Roberta Chisa , 159 Bundy Road asked if part of the work has to be done by a licensed person , why not have your installers licensed ? Mr . Brown stated that he was working on obtaining a license but it takes a lot of money and time . Town Planner Peter Lovi noted that the Building Inspector issues the building permits , he needs to have a design which says if attached to the building it won ' t fall off . The installer puts in the actual screws . If it falls off its either the responsibility of the professional engineer or the registered architect who • designed the installation . Bruce Vannick asked what about the person who installs the dish himself after paying $ 900 for a kit? Supervisor Desch responded that the person would need to hire an engineer or architect to certify the installation . Mr . Vannick remarked , and spend an additional $ 900 . Town Planner Lovi responded that the Zoning Board of Appeals may well say as a condition , you must have an installer put it in . Mr . Vannick remarked that he would rather have the dish put on a roof than in the yard . Town Board 12 January 13 , 1986 Councilman McPeak noted each dish is rated for a different wind load . We don ' t want everybody installing the dishes on their roofs due to the risk involved . Mr . Roscioli asked why the Town was concerned if it falls of the roof - that ' s the property owners liability . He went on to say that a person in this county has no rights at all . Where is the cut off point ? Councilwoman Leary questioned the statment made by Mr . Padula . Is he telling this Board that whatever Cornell wants it will get ? Supervisor Desch responded such is not the case and that Mr . Padula • was not representing Cornell on the matter , but rather Sam Peter , LOCAL LAW NO . 1 - 1986 • Motion by Councilwoman Raffensperger , seconded by Councilman Cramer , LOCAL LAW NO . 1 - 1986 A LOCAL LAW TO AMEND THE ZONING ORDINANCE ON SATELLITE DISHES The Zoning Ordinance of the Town of Ithaca as re-adopted , amended and revised effective February 26 , 1968 , be further amended as follows : A . Article I , Section 1 , is hereby amended by adding a new Section 35 to read as follows : 35 . A "dish antenna" is a large parabolic antenna used to receive television , radio , microwave , or other electronic signals from orbiting satellites . A "dish antenna " may also be known as a satellite antenna or satellite earth station . A dish antenna shall be considered a structure for purposes of obtaining a Building Permit . Be Article XIII is hereby amended by adding a new Section 59A to read as follows : 59A . Dish Antenna . Free- standing and roof-mounted dish antennae shall be prohibited from all districts except as follows : a . In Residential Districts R9 , R15 , and R30 , and Agricultural Districts , a free-standing dish antenna with a diameter or height of 15 feet or less shall be considered a permitted accessory building and subject to all applicable yard and height • requirements . b . In all other zoning districts , a free-standing or • roof-mounted dish antenna with a diameter of less than six ( 6 ) feet is permitted . In such districts such antenna with a diameter of six feet or more may be permitted following site plan review by the Planning Board . In the site plan review , the Planning Board shall consider : i ) The aesthetic effect of such antenna and effect on neighborhood property values . ii ) The accessibility of the particular property Town Board 13 January 13 , 1986 to commercial cable television service . iii ) The location of the property and its effect on the physical effectiveness of the dish antenna . c . Except as permitted as part of the site plan approval in the preceding paragraph , no dish antenna may exceed 15 feet in height when measured vertically from the highest exposed point of the antenna , when positioned for operation , to the bottom of the base which supports the antenna . • d . No dish antenna may be located on any portable device , including a trailer , designed principally for the transportation of such dish antenna . However , a portable or trailer�munted antenna may • be placed on a lot by an antenna installer for a period not to exceed one week for the purpose of determining the most acceptable place for a permanent installation . e . A dish antenna located on a building within 200 feet of an R9 , R15 , or R30 zone shall not exceed 6 feet in height above the roof height at the building line . f . The installation of all roofmomaunted dish antennae must be certified by a registered architect or professional engineer . g . No such antenna or device shall be abandoned unless the owner removes same from the premises and restores the surface of the ground to its original grade and approximately the same condition as before the antenna or device was installed . h . Applicability . Regulations on dish antennae apply to all types of installations , such as i ) Dish antennae serving more than one user on a single lot , such as apartments in an apartment complex , mobile hones in a mobile home park , or separate business establishments in a single business building . ii) Dish antennae operated by commercial , regulated cable systems . iii ) Dish antennae which serve one user on one lot . This law takes effect immediately . • Councilwoman Raffensperger stated that she would like to suggest that the Board consider adding a sentence to the Zoning Ordinance stating that dish antenna could be placed no closer than the size of the dish to the lot line . supervisor Desch stated that it was unlikely that the Town would receive a request to place a dish close to a lot line as it would be a risky . The neighbors could put up a fence . Town Board 14 January 13 , 1986 Building Inspector Lewis Cartee stated that property owners can put the dish antennae up next to the property line and no amount of arm twisting will convince them not to . Supervisor Desch reminded the Board that if they chose to modify the wording , another public hearing to be scheduled . Councilwoman Leary remarked that if the neighbors don ' t like it they can put up a fence . She went on to say that she did not think the neighbors should be asked to spend money for a fence . She went on to say that she did not see what the hugh rush was to adopt this law . • Supervisor Desch called for a roll call vote . Councilman Bartholf Voting Ave Councilman Cramer Voting Aye • Councilwoman Howell Voting Aye Councilwoman Leary Voting Nay* Councilman McPeak Voting Aye Councilwoman Raffensperger Voting Aye Supervisor Desch Voting Aye Local Law # 1 - 1986 , was thereupon declared duly adopted . * Councilwoman Leary stated that she voted Nay because she had just been elected to the Board , therefore , she needed more time to become familiar with the proposed local law . Also , she was in favor of putting the adoption of the local law off another month because of the concerns expressed by the people here tonight . Councilwoman Leary noted she would like to have the information on the proposed local law published in the Town Newsletter , as the Town residents have requested . BUILDING INSPECTORS ANNUAL REPORT RESOLUTION N0 , 5 Motion by Councilwoman Raffensperger ; seconded by Councilwoman Howell , RESOLVED , that the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca , having received the accounts and records of Town Building Inspector Lewis Cartee for the year 1985 , hereby approves the same , a copy of said accounts and records being made a part of the Town records . (Desch , MCPeak , Raffensperger , Cramer , Howell , Bartholf and Leary voting Aye . Nay - none ) . • INSTALLATION OF STREET LIGHT AT SPRUCE WAY AND CODDINGICJN ROAD RESOLUTION NO , 6 Motion by Supervisor Desch ; seconded by Councilwoman Raffensperger , WHEREAS , the Town has a policy of placing a street light at all Town intersections , and WHEREAS , the intersection of Spruce Way and Coddington Road has no street light , NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED , by the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca that the Town Supervisor be authorized to request that NYSEG Town Board 15 January 13 , 1986 install a street light at Spruce Way and Coddington Road as an addition to the Townwide Lighting Program . ( Desch , McPeak , Raffensperger , Cramer , Howell , Bartholf and Leary voting Aye . Nays - none) . OFFICIAL DELEGATE TO ASSOCIATION OF TOWNS MEETING RESOLUTION NO . 7 Motion by Supervisor Desch ; seconded by Councilman Cramer , • WHEREAS , the 1986 Annual Meeting of the Association of Towns will be held in New York City , February 16th - 19th , 1986 , and WHEREAS , an official voting delegate must be designated to cast the • vote for the Town of Ithaca , NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED , that the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca hereby duly designates Councilwoman Raffensperger to attend the Annual Business Session of the Association of Towns of the State of New York , to be held at New York City ,_ on February 19th , 1986 and to cast the vote of the aforesaid Town , pursuant to §6 of Article III of the Constitution and By-Laws of said Association , AND FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED , in the absence of the official voting delegate , Supervisor Desch be designated to act as alternate and cast the vote of said Town . (Desch , McPeak , Raffensperger , Cramer , Howell , Bartholf and Leary voting Aye . Nays - none ) . TOWN OF ITHACA WARRANTS RESOLUTION N0 , 8 Motion by Councilman Cramer ; seconded by Councilman McPeak , RESOLVED , that the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca hereby approves the Town of Ithaca Warrants dated January 13 , 1986 , in the following accounts : General Fund - Town Wide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 34 , 049 . 57 General Fund - Outside Village . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 21 , 472945 Water & Sewer Fund . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 298 , 310 . 15 Highway Fund . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 18 , 273 . 05 Capital Projects Fund . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 5 , 243 . 00 Federal Revenue Sharing Fund . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 375 . 00 Lighting District Funds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 433 . 04 • (Desch , McPeak , Raffensperger , Cramer , Howell , Bartholf and Leary voting Aye . Nays - none) . • BOLTON POINT WARRANTS RESOLUTION NO , 9 Motion by Supervisor Desch ; seconded by Councilman Cramer , RESOLVED , that the Bolton Point Warrants dated January 13 , 1986 , in the Operating Account are hereby approved , in the amount of $ 77 , 361 . 94 after review and upon the recommendation of the Southern Town Board 16 January 13 , 1986 Cayuga Lake Intermunicipal Water Commission , they are in order for payment . (Desch , McPeak , Raffensperger , Cramer , Howell , Bartholf and Leary voting Aye . Nays - none ) . SEQR SEMINAR RESOLUTION N0 , 10 Motion by Supervisor Desch ; seconded by Councilwoman Howell , • WHEREAS , the New York Land Institute has planned a Spring 1986 Seminar on the State Environmental Quality Review Act , and WHEREAS , Susan Beeners has expressed an interest in attending this • Conference , NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED , that the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca hereby authorizes Susan Beeners to attend the State Environmental Quality Review Act Seminar on Friday , January 24 , 1986 , at Albany , New York , registration fee $75 . 00 . (Desch , McPeak , Raffensperger , Cramer , Howell , Bartholf and Leary voting Aye . Nays - none ) . CAREER TRACK , INC . , SEMINAR RESOLUTION NO , 11 Motion by Councilwoman Raffensperger , seconded by Councilman Cramer , WHEREAS , Career Track , Inc . , has scheduled a one-day briefing on "Getting Things Done - How to Save Time and Accomplish More on the Job" , and WHEREAS , Susan Beeners and Richard Schock have expressed an interest in attending this briefing , NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED , that the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca hereby authorizes Susan Beeners and Richard Schock to attend the Career Track , Inc . , one-day briefing in Elmira , New York , on February 4 , 1986 , tuition cost $45 . 00 per person . (Desch , McPeak , Raffensperger , Cramer , Howell , Bartholf and Leary voting Aye . Nays - none ) . SNOW PLOWING CONTRACT WITH TOMPKTNS COUNTY • Supervisor Desch stated that the Town has had a contract with the County for a number of years for the removal of snow. This year • the contract was in a new form . RESOLUTION N0 , 12 Motion by Councilman Cramer ; seconded by Councilwomen Raffensperger , RESOLVED , that the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca hereby authorize the Town Supervisor to execute the snow removal contract with the County of Tompkins subject the the approval of the Town Attorney and the Town Highway Superintendent . Town Board 17 January 13 , 1986 ( Desch , McPeak , Raffensperger , Cramer , Howell , Bartholf and Leary voting Aye . Nays - none ) . ADJOURNMENT The meeting was duly adjourned , Town Clerk ' • • • • i TOWN HIGHWAY SUPERINTENDENT ' S MONTHLY REPORT JANUARY 13 , 1986 to FEBRUARY 10 , 1986 Robert E . Parkin - ' The majority of the month was spent on Plowing and Sanding - - Cindered 19 times ; Plowed 16 times Forest Home Drive Place and Fill Gabions - Burns Road # ? - - Contractor. Hauling Fill from Cornen - - We had Flagman ; Man to dump trucks ; and , Dozer Operator ' to level Fill - Miscellaneous - - Clean Snow from Catch Basins and Grates - - Clean Sidewalks on Bridges - - Repair Mail Boxes - - Remove Dead Trees on Elm Street Ex t . - - Construct Gabions at Shop - Completed Hauling in Sand for 186 - 187 Season for Road Sanding REP / nf 2 / 10 / 86