HomeMy WebLinkAboutTB Minutes 1986-04-07 TOWN OF ITHACA
REGULAR BOARD MEETING
April 7 , 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 7th day of
April , 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
John Barney , Town Attorney
Mary G . Call , Board of Representatives
ABSENT . Robert Parkin , Highway Superintendent
Representatives of the Media .
Donna Mandell , W KO
Ken Hughes , WHCU
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Supervisor led the assemblage in the Pledge of Allegiance .
REPORT OF TOWN OFFICIALS
Supervisor ' s Report
Tax Reform Legislation
Supervisor Desch reported that there is another wrinkle that would
be caused by the House Rules version of the tax reform legislation .
This has to do with reporting the amounts of real property taxes
paid by individuals who claim deductions . The legislation would
require the local municipality to report the amount of real estate
taxes paid , to enable the IRS to verify the amount reported in the
taxpayers return . This would place a very heavy burden on the Town
that would be further complicated by taxpayers grouping together a
number of properties .
• The Supervisor went on to say that the IRS apparently has no basis
for being concerned , so why should such a major step be needed? If
there are no objections he stated that he would write to our
Senators and Representatives and suggest that this provision be
removed from the final form of the bill .
Cayuga Heights Sewer Bills
Supervisor Desch noted that the Village Board had accepted our idea
that the Village sewer bills be collected by the Town in 1987 .
However , there was some confusion over what their staff wanted to
Town Board 2 April 7 , 1986
do logistically . We have , therefore , agreed to have the bills for
1986 rendered by the Village with a note on them informing the
residents to pay the Town Clerk at the Town of Ithaca Office . The
Town will then make a payment to the Village . This will provide a
reasonably natural lead into the procedure in 1987 .
Special Meeting
The Supervisor stated that it would be necessary to schedule a
Special Board Meeting next week to consider the permanent financing
of the Town ' s share of the Ithaca Area Wastewater Treatment Plant
Project and 1984 Water and Sewer Improvement Project .
Flashing Lights on Warren Road
• Supervisor Desch stated that the County Public Works committee will
recommend to the County Board the construction of flashing lights
at the Warren Road. school crossing if the Town will pay for the
operation and maintenance . He went on to say that this was a
reasonable request and one we should support in concept .
Commissioner Mcbbs will build into the specifications a time clock
which will operate the lights according to law , fran 6 : 00 A . M. to
7 : 00 P . M .
Town Engineer ' s Report
Town Engineer Lawrence Fabbroni reported that he is about ready to
put the Hungerford Hill and Pine Tree Road tank painting out to
bid , infact it will be advertised Wednesday . The timing seems to
be pretty good . The bids will be opened prior to the May meeting .
He went on to say that he has been investigating , more earnestly ,
new heating and air conditioning for Town Hall . He stated that he
was quite positive about a roof unit as it will not take up more
space in the building and would not require another chimney .
Town Engineer Fabbroni stated that the Burns Road project was
shaping up quite nicely and the landscape project will be
accomplished in May . He went on to say that a formal appraisal was
being done on the Hospital access . He did not know if the property
owners would agree or if the Town would have to take the land .
The Engineer went on to say that there has been a lot of activity
on Forest Home Drive because of the good weather . As we expected ,
the material under the pavement produced no decent gravel . He went
on to note that there was a drainage system which was put in when
the old turnpike road was built , however , it had ceased to function
a long time ago .
Supervisor Desch questioned the Town Engineer ' s report regarding
Cornell ' s involvement in the Forest Home Drive project .
Town Engineer Fabbroni responded that Cornell would like to do
their section this fall rather than have the road closed this year
• for us and next year for Cornell . He went on to note that the
biggest thing will be the annexation and legal action . He remarked
that it was clear that the City will need to step up their actions .
Supervisor Desch stated that he was concerned , we have a commitment
to have the restoration done in September but with us doing Judd
Falls Road you won ' t be able to get on campus .
Town Engineer Fabbroni responded that Judd Falls Road will not be
closed until the washout is fixed .
Town Board 3 April 7 , 1986
Councilwoman Raffensperger stated that she had had two inquiries
from people who heard that Judd Falls Road/Forest Home Drive
intersection was going to be regraded .
Town Engineer Fabbroni responded that we have looked at the
prospect of doing away with the swing around at the intersection .
He went on to say that it was obvious that somebody would suffer if
we regrade the road . Two driveways will be effected , along with
utilities and a retaining wall will need to be built .
Councilwoman Raffensperger stated that there were also rumors going
around about the proposed sidewalks . You assured us you would
discuss any changes and regradings with the residents .
• Town Engineer Fabbroni assured Councilwoman Raffensperger that he
intended to discuss the changes with the residents before any work
was commenced .
Councilwoman Raffensperger asked the Engineer if there would be any
work on the Town section?
Town Engineer Fabbroni responded , we will be repaving this summer .
Town Engineer Fabbroni went on to say that there are major
activities with proposed developments for the Planning Board to
consider , including the Collegeview Trailer Park expansion and a
motel for the East Hill Plaza , The Planning Board has not yet
reviewed the proposals , hopefully they will be ready for Town Board
action in May .
Supervisor Desch questioned the proposed expansion size of
Collegeview Trailer Park .
Town Engineer Fabbroni responded , they are proposing between 60 and
80 units .
Town Engineer Fabbroni went on to say that Segment II of the
Wastewater Treatment Plant was zooming ahead of schedule . The
contractor is working on the punch list for Segment I . The lake
portion is virtually completed . All that remains to be done on the
metering stations is the installation of the metering devices .
Councilman McPeak congratulated the Town Engineer on the nice
article in the Ithaca Journal about the Wastewater Treatment Plant .
REPORT OF COUNTY BOARD OF REPRESENTATIVES
County Board of Representative Mary Call reported that the County
had passed no resolutions that dealt specifically with the Town
since their last Board meeting . She then reminded the Town that
the deadline for applying for Flood Control monies was Friday . She
noted that there have been several requests .
Supervisor Desch noted that the Town had been informed of an
• increase in the 1986 Chips money .
Mrs . Call remarked that the County would also be getting an
increase .
REPORT OF THE QTY/TOWN FIRE SERVICE MASTER PLANNING COMMITTEE
Sean Killeen , Councilman from the City of Ithaca and Chairman of
the Fire Service Master Planning Ccnmittee presented to the Board ,
the following report .
Town Board 4 April 7 , 1986
FINAL REPORT WITH RECCb1MaMTIONS
CITY/TOWN OF ITHACA FIRE SERVICE MASTER PLANNING C"UTTEE
EXECUTIVE SLI24ARY
In July 1984 , the City and Town of Ithaca , formed an intermunicipal
f ire service master planning committee to draw up a series of
recommendations which would provide the community with a modern ,
first-class , cost-effective fire service .
The Committee recommends that following actions .
• 1 . The City and Town should complete negotiations on a long-term
agreement by August 1986 .
2 . The City and Town while conferring should together begin
negotiations with Cornell University and Ithaca College
regarding the claims upon and commitment to support of the
fire service by these institutions .
3 . Relocation of fire stations to the south and west , and a
training facility are essential items in the above
negotiations .
4 . The environmental review process with City and Town jointly as
lead agency should begin immediately .
59 The volunteer firefighter incentive program should be enhanced
in 1987 City and Town budgets .
6 . The Fire Alarm Ordinance should be considered for adoption by
City and Town Councils .
7 . This Committee should expire with 1986 ; a more permanent
Master Planning Conni.ttee should be conceived by the
forthcoming intermunicipal agreement .
APPENDIX I
Members of the Comunittee
Sean Killeen City Council , Chair
Gloria Howell Town Council , Vice-Chair
Noel Desch Town Council , Town Supervisor
Montgomery May Town Planning Board
Marc Cramer Town Council
John Gutenberger Mayor
Raymond Schlather City Council
Robert Anderson Fire CcmTti.ssioner
* Ed Olmstead Fire Chief
• Ex-Officio Manbers
Lou Withiam Ithaca College
Gordon Maycumber Cornell University
Jack Miller Tompkins County Fire Coordinator
Dave Cornelius Volunteer Ccirpany # 2 and Committee
Recording Secretary
Staff Members
Town Board 5 April 7 , 1986
Peter Lovi Town of Ithaca
Jean Swartwood Town of Ithaca
Dom Cafferillo City of Ithaca
Jon Meigs City of Ithaca
Hilda Hutson City of Ithaca
Connie Holcomb City of Ithaca
*Ed Olmstead preceded by Ken Reeves who was preceded by Charles
Tuckerman
Sean Killeen reported that there was a lengthy report available .
He went on to say that the above report was presented to Common
Council at their meeting last Wednesday . A resolution was passed
asking the Mayor to establish a negotiating committee immediately ,
Mr . Killeen stated that he also wished to thank former Town
Councilman David Jennings for all his support and effort in getting
the project off the ground level ,
On behalf of the Town Board , Supervisor Desch thanked Sean Killeen
for the many hours he has devoted to the project . He went on to
say that it would be a formable task to get the negotiations
formalized by August 1986 .
AUDIT REPORT
RESOLUTION NO ,
Motion by Councilman Cramer ; seconded by Councilman McPeak ,
RESOLVED , that the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca hereby accept
the audit report as prepared by Ciaschi , Dieters-Hagen , Schaufler &
Mickelson for the fiscal year ending December 31 , 1985 °
(Desch , McPeak , Raffensperger , Cramer , Howell , Bartholf and Leary
voting Aye . Nays - none ) .
ADJOURNED MEETING
Supervisor Desch stated that action on agenda items 6 and 7 , the
permanent financing of the Town ' s share of the Ithaca Area
Wastewater Treatment Plant and the 1984 Water and Sewer Improvement
Project , would need to be adjourned until noon on April 170
COMMITTEE TO DEVELOP CATIONS ON ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENTS
ON OCCUPANCY LIMITATIONS
Supervisor Desch stated that he would like to create a committee ,
consisting of two Town Board member and two Planning Board members
to work with the staff on occupancy limitations . He went on to say
that the committee should be prepared to report back with their
® recommendations by August 15 , The Supervisor then appointed
Councilman McPeak and Councilwoman Raffensperger as the two Town
Board members on the committee along with two members of the
Planning Board to be appointed by the Planning Board .
(NOTE ° At the suggestion of the Chairman of the Zoning Board of
Appeals , two members from that Board have been added)
ENGINEERING REPORT ON 1987 WATER AND SEWER IMPROVEMENTS
Town Board 6 April 7 , 1986
Supervisor Desch stated that it was necessary to begin the initial
planning of water and sewer needs on West Hill which is also in
response to the number of requests the Town has received . He noted
that the areas are listed , on the resolution , in a priority order
but that he hoped it would be possible to tie all together into one
package . The extension to East Shore Drive was the result of the
annexation of the Tin Can property to the City and the eleven City
properties to the Town which were promised sewer . Extension of
utilities to the DuBois Road , Trumansburg Road , Woolf Lane area to
solve the problems in this area . The hospital sewer line which was
not extended and a piece of the Mecklenburg Road in conjunction
with the City who want to extend utilities to the City line .
Supervisor Desch questioned why a budget figure had not been
• included in the resolution .
Town Engineer Fabbroni responded that $ 10 , 000 will take us almost
through the field work . The $ 10 , 000 may not get us through the
design stage and , therefore , the figure may need to be adjusted .
RESOLUTION NO .
Motion by Supervisor Desch ; seconded by Councilwoman Raffensperger ,
WHEREAS , the Town is considering extension of water and/or sewer
lines to the following areas :
Taughannock Boulevard - West lake shore
East Shore Drive - East lake shore
DuBois , Indian Creek , Trumansburg Roads , Woolf Lane and Grove
Road
Hospital Sewer line replacement
Mecklenburg Road
Tanks and pump facilities necessary to above extensions , and
WHEREAS , the Town Board has set the following timetable for
engineering services to be performed in-house :
Engineering Outline with cost feasibility for alternative
improvements June 1986 and financing
Engineering report August 1986 for public hearing
Engineering field work June August 1986
Engineering contract documents September-March 1986 /87
Intermunicipal Agreements June-March 1986 / 87
Capital project bid March-September 1987
Award of contract October 1987
Construction and inspection October 1987 November 1988 ;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED , by the Town Board of the Town of
Ithaca , that the Town staff be authorized to prepare the necessary
Town Board 7 April 7 , 1986
engineering reports for such extensions to enable the Town Board to
decide on specific project limits and funds to be expended , such
professional work to be funded from budget items CF 8340 . 48 and CF
8120 . 483 , estimated in-house cost for engineering field work and
preparation of engineering report is $ 10 , 000 .
Councilman Cramer asked if the DuBois - Trumansburg Road area
extensions would be for water or sewer?
Town Engineer Fabbroni responded , we are hoping to provide both
water and sewer .
(Desch , McPeak , Raffensperger , Cramer , Howell , Bartholf and Leary
voting Aye . Nays - none) .
•
PERSONS TO BE HEARD
There was no one present who wished to address the Board .
MINUTES
As Board members have not had sufficient time to read the minutes ,
they will be considered at another Board meeting .
ADVERTISING FOR TOWN PLANNER
RESOLUTION N0 .
Motion by Councilman Cramer ; seconded by Councilwoman Howell ,
WHEREAS , Town of Ithaca Planner Peter Lovi resigned from the
position , effective March 21 , 1986 , and
WHEREAS , there is a need to fill the position ,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED , that the Town Board of the Town of
Ithaca hereby authorize the advertising of the position of Town
Planner .
(Desch , McPeak , Raffensperger , Cramer , Howell , Bartholf and Leary
voting Aye . Nays - none) .
REFUND ON WATER ACCOUN'T'S
RESOLUTION N0 .
Motion by Councilwoman Raffensperger ; seconded by Councilman
McPeak ,
WHEREAS , on March 13 , 1986 and again on March 21 , 1986 , Gerrard J .
O ' Brien , 130 Snyder Hill Road paid his March 1 , 1986 sewer bill ,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED , that the Town Board of the Town of
Ithaca hereby authorize a refund in the amount of $ 35 . 44 for sewer
be paid to Gerrard J . O ' Brien , 130 Snyder Hill Road , Ithaca , New
York , Account Number 172-0162882 .
(Desch , McPeak , Raffensperger , Cramer , Howell , Bartholf and Leary
voting Aye . Nays - none ) .
RESOLUTION NO
Town Board 8 April 7 , 1986
Motion by Councilman McPeak ; seconded by Councilman Bartholf ,
WHEREAS , R . John Muckey read his awn water meter for the December
11 1985 billing , and
WHEREAS , on January 16 , 1986 , a Special Reading was done and at
this time it was discovered that the customer had made a reading
error on the December 1 , 1985 water bill ,
NOW FORE BE IT RESOLVED , that the Town Board of the Town of
Ithaca hereby authorizes a refund of $ 107 . 94 for water , $87 . 36 for
sewer , $ 18 . 35 for water surcharge , $ 12 . 63 for water penalty and
$8 . 74 for sewer penalty , total refund of $ 235 . 02 be made to R . John
Mickey , P . O . Box 562 , Ithaca , New York , Account Number 164 -0118888 .
• (Desch , McPeak , Raffensperger , Cramer , Howell , Bartholf and Leary
voting Aye . Nays - none) .
REFUND ON BENEFIT UNITS
RESOLUTION NO .
Motion by Supervisor Desch ; seconded by Councilwoman Howell ,
WHEREAS , Roger and Priscilla McOmber , 1128 Trumansburg Road were
charged 1 . 5 units of sewer on their 1986 Town and County Taxes , and
WHEREAS , the existing sewer line will never allow this property to
be connected to sewer , and
WHEREAS , the taxes on this parcel were paid on January 24 , 1986 ,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED , that the Town Board of the Town of
Ithaca hereby authorize a refund in the amount of $ 75 . 00 be paid to
Roger and Priscilla McOmber , 1128 Trumansburg Road , Ithaca , New
York , Tax Parcel Number 27-1-12 .
(Desch , McPeak , Raffensperger , Cramer , Howell , Bartholf and Leary
voting Aye . Nays - none) .
WHAT ' S YOUR BEEF - WATER REFUND
Councilwoman Raffensperger reported that when What ' s Your Beef
received their water bill in December , the bill of $ 1 , 854 . 45 was
double the usual amount , caused by a malfunction in a compressor .
The computer kicks out bills that are unusually high and Bolton
Point personnel inform the property owners or operators . Ray
Thomas called What ' s Your Beef to inform them of their large water
bill , however , the owners of What ' s Your Beef did not receive the
message . Councilwoman Raffensperger suggested that Bolton Point
personnel should keep of record of such calls , noting when they
called and to whan they spoke to . Councilwoman Raffensperger noted
that the bill had been paid in full and suggested that the owners
• of What ' s Your Beef be refunded the surcharge of $ 155 . 50 .
Supervisor Desch suggested that the surcharge beyond a normal water
bill be refunded .
Councilwoman Raffensperger stated that she recommends the entire
surcharge of $ 155 . 50 be refunded .
Councilman Cramer asked what their normal consumption was ?
Town Board 9 April 7 , 1986
Councilwoman Raffensperger responded that a year ago , for the same
period , their bill was $ 510 . 00 . The surcharge for that period was
$86 . 70 .
Councilman McPeak stated that he felt What ' s Your Beef should
receive the full surcharge credit of $ 155 . 50 .
RESOLUTION N0 .
Motion by Councilman McPeak ; seconded by Councilwoman
Raffensperger ,
RESOLVED , that the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca hereby
authorize a refund , of the surcharge on the December 1985 bill , in
• the amount of $ 155 . 50 be made to What ' s Your Beef , East Hill Plaza ,
Ithaca , New York, Account Number 169-0153319 .
(Desch , McPeak , Raffensperger , Cramer , Howell , Bartholf and Leary
voting Aye . Nays - none ) .
AWARD BID FOR BUILDING INSPECTOR ' S NEW CAR
Bids for a new 1986 Four Door Sedan were received from :
Dave Ball Chevrolet , Inc . , 1288 West Genesee Street , Syracuse , New
York , 13204 in the amount of $7 , 474 . 00 ; Maguire
Ford-Lincoln-Mercury , 504 South Meadow Street , Ithaca , New York ,
14850 , in the amount of $ 7 , 599 . 00 ; Murphy Chevrolet , Inc . , 74 East
Main Street , Trumansburg , New York , 14886 in the amount of
$ 7 , 935 . 00 and William T . Pritchard , Inc . , 304 South Cayuga Street ,
Ithaca , New York , 14850 in the amount of $ 7 , 768 . 75 .
Supervisor Desch noted that the bids came in within budget .
Councilman Cramer asked if there was any salvage value to the
Building Inspector ' s present car?
Town Engineer Fabbroni responded that the Building Inspector ' s car
was not traded in , as the Town could only get three or four hundred
for the car . He went on to say that $ 150 could be put into the car
and used this summer , therefore , eliminating the need to rent
another vehicle for the summer .
RESOLUTION N0 .
WHEREAS , bids for a new 1986 four door sedan were authorized to be
taken by the Town Board under a budget of $ 8 , 000 , and
WHEREAS , bids were opened April 4 , 1986 with the results showing
four conplete proposals with a low bid of $ 7 , 474 submitted by Dave
Ball Chevrolet Inc . , 1288 West Genessee Street , Syracuse , New York
13204 ,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED , by the Town Board of the Town of
• Ithaca , that the Town Board award the bid to Dave Ball Cherrrolet
Inc . , in the low amount of $ 7 , 474 .
(Desch , McPeak , Raffensperger , Cramer , Howell , Bartholf and Leary
voting Aye . Nays - none ) .
SET DATE FOR PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE REZONING OF THE LANDS
OF PAUL A . JACOBS FROM RESIDENCE DISTRICT R-30 TO RESIDENCE
DISTRICT R-5 (MOBILE HOME PARK DISTRICT) , LOCATED AT 136 SEVEN MILE
DRIVE , PARCEL N0 . 33 -2 -2 AND A PORTION OF PARCEL NO . 33-2-1
Town Board 10 April 7 , 1986
Supervisor Desch noted that the Planning Board was still reviewing
the proposed rezoning and , therefore , we are being asked to set a
public hearing on the hopes that the Planning Board will make a
recaTmndation . He stated that he felt the scheduling of a public
hearing should be postponed until the Planning Board has made a
recommendation .
APPROVE SPECIFICATIONS AND AUTHORIZE BIDDING FOR NEW CAR FOR THE
HIGHWAY SUPERINTENDENT
Town Engineer Fabbroni stated that the Highway Superintendent ' s
present car had 95 , 000 miles on it and was in need of fran $ 600 to
$700 in repairs .
• MINIMLM SPECIFICATIONS FOR A NEW 1986 FOUR DOOR SEDAN
YEAR : New 1986 Four Door Sedan
VEHICLE CURB WEIGHT : 2 , 340 lbs .
HEADROOM : 37 . 5 inches
LEGROOM : 41 . 5 inches
ENGINE : Four cylinder 2 . 2 litre gas engine
TRANSMISSION : Automatic
STEERING : Power
BRAKES . Power disk
DRIVE TRAIN : Front wheel drive
OPTIONS . Halogen headlights
Rear window defogger , wiper , washer
AM-FM radio
Underbody protection
Four whitewall steel-belted radial tires
Rustproofing
Tinted windshield
Front and rear floor mats
Inside adjustable dual sideview mirrors
DELIVERY : Within 120 days to Torun of Ithaca
MISCELLANEOUS : Unit is to comply with all applicable New
York State Vehicle and Traffic Laws
Vehicle should be a new 1986 four door
sedan with less than 50 miles
odcmter reading at dealer
preparation
WARRANrY : 12�mnth or 12 , 000 miles limited new car
warranty covering powertrain components ,
including engine , transaxle/transmission ,
axle and turbocharger plus outer panel
rust-through protection , and other than
routine maintenance or parts replacement .
Councilman Cramer asked how much has been budgeted for a
replacement car?
Town Engineer Fabbroni responded , $8 , 000 but with a trade in we
will be okay .
• Councilman Cramer remarked that "disk" should not be added to .power
brakes in the specifications .
Councilman Bartholf remarked , why halogen headlights .
RESOLUTION NO .
Motion by Councilman McPeak ; seconded by Councilwoman Howell ,
WHEREAS , the Town Board has budgeted for replacement of the Town
Highway Superintendent ' s vehicle in the 1986 adopted budget , and
Town Board 11 April 7 , 1986
WHEREAS , the minimum specifications are the proposed specifications
for such purchase ,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED , by the Town Board of the Town of
Ithaca , that the Town Engineer is authorized to prepare bid
documents to advertise for bids on a new 1986 sedan with bids to be
opened May 9 , 1986 .
(Desch , McPeak , Raffensperger , Cramer , Howell , Bartholf and Leary
voting Aye . Nays - none ) .
LETTER OF CREDIT FOR HIGHWAY EvRWVENIENTS FOR GRANDVIEW TERRACE
SUBDIVISION ( IVAR JONSON)
• Town Engineer Itemization - Grandview Subdivision
Ivar Jonson -- Phase I
Sewer at $30 . 00 per foot $ 30 , 000
Water at $30 . 00 per foot $ 45 , 000
Highway at $22 . 00 per foot $ 33 , 000
Drainage stone at $ 20 . 00 per foot $ 81000
Services and culverts at $ 22 . 00 per foot $ 22 , 000
Route 79 intersection $ 15 , 000
Total $ 153 , 000
Town Engineer Lawrence Fabbroni stated that we have been told that
a Letter of Credit is no longer a guaranteed instrument . If a
contractor deposits money in the bank , then the bank will be glad
to give the Town a Letter of Credit .
The Engineer went on to say that we are talking about all
development costs of the first phase of about 15 houses and what is
essential to the Town . This is were we arrived at the figure of
$ 100 , 000 which will be decreased as the work is done . Phase I can
be accomplished for $ 153 , 000 . We will hold $ 100 , 000 because that
is the essential part of the $ 153 , 000 . Mr . Janson will get a
release on the money he has already used (paid out for
improvements ) as the work is completed to our satisfaction .
Councilman Raffensperger remarked that the unusual part of this
proposal is the giving back of money in phases during the
construction of Phase I , instead of when Phase I is completed .
Town Attorney Barney remarked , as I understand it , the $ 100 , 000 is
against the $ 153 , 000 . $53 , 000 is not essential to the Town as the
cost is. not essential to complete the road and utilities .
Town Engineer Fabbroni stated that he had figured the water and
sewer at a foot price , high enough for the Town to be able to
finish the installation and still make a profit .
Supervisor Desch stated that he felt the Town should not reduce a
part of the credit when a part of the road has been completed , the
• road must be completed in full before any money is released .
Councilwoman Raffensperger asked if any kind of restrictions had
been placed on the number of building permits that can be issued?
Town Engineer Fabbroni responded , no . This phase of construction
covers the lots that front on Terraceview Drive , If Mr . Jonson
starts another section he will need another security .
Town Attorney Barney asked if Mr . Jonson was likely to request all
twelve or fifteen building permits ?
Town Board 12 April 7 , 1986
Town Engineer Fabbroni responded , Mr . Jonson is likely to have six
or seven houses under construction at one time .
Town Attorney Barney remarked that the Town Board could put a
ceiling on the number of building permits issued .
Councilwoman Raffensperger stated that she was concerned that Mr .
Jonson might want to roll over this money to another part of the
project . Councilwoman Raffensperger went on to ask , if Terraceview
Drive is all this is completed , does this agreement protect us , as
this is Jonson ' s description of Phase I and not the Planning
Board ' s description of Phase I .
Town Engineer Fabbroni responded that this was difficult to answer .
• Jonson could get to the entrances to the subdivision in Phase I and
get the same number of building permits for less road than building
the road from Honness Lane to Slaterville Road with houses on it
and this would not leave us with a cul-de-sac or a horseshoe .
Town Attorney Barney remarked that as long as Ivar Jonson had filed
the map for the whole subdivision , he should secure the whole
project .
Town Supervisor Desch stated that , as there is a continuation of
the project , a new agreement must be executed .
Town Attorney Barney asked , if this project turns out to be another
Beacon Hills , is there enough money to finish the project?
Town Engineer Fabbroni responded , there would be enough money to
finish Phase I .
Councilwoman Raffensperger asked if the Town Board was aware the
Planning Board has approved the whole subdivision . She went on to
say that she would be more comfortable if the Planning Board had
approved the phasing instead of Jonson .
Torun Engineer Fabbroni responded that Mr . Jonson had filed the
whole map which he was not required to do . Usually the map is
filed in phases . He is phasing the project himself .
Councilwoman Raffensperger questioned , no one else feels the
Planning Board should review the project in phases ? She stated
that she felt the Planning Board should look at the next phase .
RESOLUTION NO .
Motion by Supervisor Desch ; seconded by Councilman Bartholf ,
WHEREAS , the Grandview Subdivision received Final Subdivision
Approval from the Planning Board on March 4 , 1986 , and
WHEREAS , the developer , Ivar Jonson , must post a form and amount of
security acceptable to the Town Board against completion of
development of Terraceview Drive if more than one building permit
• is issued , and
WHEREAS , one building permit has already been issued for the
property as a whole fronting on Slaterville Road , and
WHEREAS , the developer , Ivar Jonson , has provided the Town with a
breakout of development costs as attached , and
WHEREAS , the developer would like to secure improvements for a
f irst phase on Terraceview Drive to obtain building permits on an
incomplete Town highway , and
Town Board 13 April 7 , 1986
WHEREAS , the Town Engineer has prepared a breakdown to secure the
portion of Phase I of the developer that is essential to the
development and public use of properties on Terraceview Drive ,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED , by the Town Board of the Town of
Ithaca , that the Town Supervisor and Town Attorney be authorized on
behalf of the Town to enter into an agreement with developer , Ivar
Jonson , to secure $ 100 , 000 in an instrument such as letter of
credit , bond , cash , acceptable to both and completely satisfactory
to the Highway Superintendent to satisfy the requirement of Town
Law that such protection be given to completing Terraceview Drive
as a fully developed Town highway with utilities as approved ,
completely satisfactory to the Town Engineer , and
• FURTHER RESOLVED , that such agreement provide for a reduction of
security in such a way that remaining work will be secured at least
up to the unit costs as outlined by the Town Engineer while
recognizing that the essential $ 100 , 000 will not be reduced until
the balance of Phase I work (although not all essential to
Terraceview Drive) falls below $ 100 , 000 ,
AND FURTHER RESOLVED , that upon submission of the required
documents , the Building Permits may be issued for lots on
Terraceview Drive but not elsewhere in the project and providing
all other Building Permit requirements are met .
( Desch , McPeak , Raffensperger , Cramer , McPeak , Howell , Bartholf and
Leary voting Aye . Nays - none ) .
CONSIDER RELEASE OF RETAINAGE OF LETTER OF CREDIT FOR PHASE I AND
PHASE II OF CONMONLANDS
Town Engineer Lawrence Fabbroni reported that the Town had been
requested to release the security depost for Co monlands .
WHEREAS , Jerold Weisburd has requested release of security for
phases of Commonland Community completed to date , and
WHEREAS , the Town Engineer , Town Planner and Town Building
Inspector reviewed completed phases of Cormonland with the
following items among unfinished details :
1 ) Finished grading and seeding of playfield .
2 ) Bank grading and landscaping north of playfield .
3 ) Drainage swale capacity and culvert size to drain playfield .
4 ) . Drainageway ( stoned) south of driveway , south of pond .
5 ) Regrading and landscaping of pond south bank .
6 ) Completion of Community Building for residents ' use .
7 ) Restabilization of bank above entrance road .
8 ) Restabilization and seeding of banks below Marion property .
9 ) Replacement of dead evergreens , spruces , and miscellaneous
landscaping .
10 ) Priming and final painting of structural grade beams .
11 ) Completion of roof drainage and footer drain systems to
• protect structural woodwork and maintain stable drainage
system for column support system.
12 ) Waterproofing of exposed structural masonry walls .
13 ) Completion of drainage details along City reservoir property
line to eliminate erosion around buildings , completely seed
bared areas , and temporarily retain area to arrest velocity
and rate of runoff . This includes almost every building roof
drain outlet .
14 ) General drainage under and around completed buildings .
15 ) If cul de sacs are to include tree planter border , should be
minimum 8 x 8 timbers , K-33 , railroad tie or equal ,
Town Board 14 April 7 , 1986
sufficiently pinned into ground to withstand normal vehicle
tire deflection .
16 ) General landscaping to satisfy approved commitment including
shrubs or other method to screen beam piers , roof drains , and
other unsightly appurtenances .
17 ) Placement of pipe monuments or better to delineate highway
boundaries dedicated or to be dedicated to the Town (Abby
Road , Lois Lane , and a portion of Penny Lane ) ,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED , by the Town Board of the Town of
Ithaca , that it is premature to release any further retainage for
completed phases of Commonland Community ,
Town Engineer Fabbroni went on to say that he , the Building
• Inspector and the Town Planner recommend that the Town Board not
release any money until the above list is completed . He noted that
the items ( for the most part ) were nuisance items but if not
resolved then the Town will be getting complaints from the
Homeowners Association .
The Town Board reviewed the above resolution and concurred with the
staff that there is a need to correct the list of unfinished items
before the security is released .
APWA SEMINAR
RESOLUTION NO .
Motion by Supervisor Desch , seconded by Councilwoman Raffensperger ,
WHEREAS , the APWA New York State Chapter Spring Meeting will be
held May 11 - 14 , 1986 , in Colonie , New York , at which Conference the
most current public works subjects will be presented and discussed ,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED , by the Town Board of the Town of
Ithaca , that Lawrence P . Fabbroni , P . E . , Town Engineer , be
authorized to attend the APWA Conference at a cost not to exceed
$ 300 from Account A 1440 . 400 .
(Desch , McPeak , Raffensperger , Cramer , Howell , Bartholf and Leary
voting Aye . Nays - none) .
TOWN OF ITHACA V&JRRANTS
RESOLUTION NO .
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 April 7 , 1986 , in the following
accounts :
General Fund - Town Wide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 40 , 389 . 89
• General Fund - Outside Village . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 13 733 . 14
Water & Sewer Fund . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 220 , 360 . 24
Highway Fund . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 30 , 173960
Revenue Sharing Fund . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 8 , 932 . 35
Capital Projects Fund . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 2 , 288 . 51
Lighting District Fund . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 425 . 29
( Desch , McPeak , Raffensperger , Cramer , Howell , Bartholf and Leary
voting Aye . Nays - none ) .
Town Board 15 April 7 , 1986
BOLTON POINT WARRANTS
RESOLUTION N0 .
Motion by Supervisor Desch ; seconded by Councilman Cramer ,
RESOLVED , that the Bolton Point Warrants dated April 7 , 1986 , in
the Operating Account are hereby approved , in the amount of
$ 56 , 109 . 73 after review and upon the recommendation of the Southern
Cayuga Lake Inten=icipal Water Commission , they are in order for
payment .
(Desch , McPeak , Raffensperger , Cramer , Howell , Bartholf and Leary
voting Aye . Nays - none) .
•
FINANCIAL REPORT
RESOLUTION N0 .
Motion by Councilman Cramer ; seconded by Councilwoman
Raffensperger ,
RESOLVED , that the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca hereby approves
the Financial Report for the month of February , 1986 .
(Desch , McPeak , Raffensperger , Cramer , Howell , Bartholf and Leary
voting Aye . Nays - none ) .
RESOLUTION N0 .
Motion by Councilman Cramer ; seconded by Supervisor Desch ,
RESOLVED , that the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca hereby approves
the Financial Report for the month of March , 1986 .
( Desch , McPeak , Raffensperger , Crairer , Howell , Bartholf and Leary
voting Aye . Nays - none ) .
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was duly adjourned at 7 : 10 P . M . , until twelve noon on
April 17 , 19869
54own Clerk
TOWN HIGHWAY SUPERINTENDENT ' S MONTHLY REPORT
APRIL 7 , 1986 to MAY 12 , 1986
Robert E . Parkin
Forest Home Drive Reconstruction
- - All Old Base Material Removed to a Depth of 24 " which
Includes Machine Grinding of Top 6 " of Blacktop
Removed Earlier
- Burns Road # 2 - - Shaping Sub - Base in Preparation for
Installation of Filter Fabric and Base
Material
- - Shaping Side Slopes for Shrubbery Plantings
- - Hauling Shrubs to Site and Digging Planting
Holes
Forest Home Drive Wall
- - Filling and Installing Gabions
- - Wire up Baskets when Weather is Bad
Spring Clean - Up - - Full Crew approximately 62 days
- - Estimate 75 Loads to Landfill
- Miscellaneous
- - Culvert Pipe Installations
- - Brooming Roads
- - Sign Repairs
- - Patching
- - Remove Old Sewer Pipe and Steel from Cass Park
- - Paint Barricades
- - Haul Materials for all Projects
- - Cindering
- - Shoulder Repairs
- - Brush
- - Remove Cinder Spreaders
- - Hauling for Parks
- - Voting Machines
- - Lawn Repairs for Bolton Point
- - Ditch Cleaning
REF / nf
5 / 9 / 86
MONTHLY REPORT - TOWN PLANNING -
Susan C . Beeners , Interim Planner , May 12 , 1986
REVIEW OF PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT PROPOSALS
Planning Board , April 15 , 1986
Final Subdivision Approval granted for a 7 - lot subdivision
on Troy Road , Paul B . Erdman , owner .
Site Plan Approval granted for a revision of uses in a Light
Industrial District at the former Madison Electric building , 615
Five Mile Drive , Timothy Ciaschi , Terry Ciaschi , and Ken Autio ,
owners .
Proposal for the re - subdivision of lots located at 119
Honness Lane and consideration of recommendation to the Zoning
Board of Appeals that a variance under Section 280 - a of the Town
Law be granted was denied . Muhammad and Khurshid Razzaq , owners .
Zoning Board of Appeals , April 16 , 1986
Attendance at meeting and recommendations made by Interim
Town Planner on the proposed Cornell University Equitation Arena ,
Planning Board , May 6 , 1986
Consideration of Site Plan Approval for the proposed
expanded College View Park and Recommendation to the Town Board
with respect to the proposed Rezoning of the lands of Paul A .
Jacobs from Residence District R- 30 to Residence District R-5
located at 136 - 146 Seven Mile Drive , and further , consideration
of Subdivision Approval for a two - lot subdivision of the lands of
the same owner , was adjourned per the request of the
owner / developer to submit additional information .
Final Subdivision Approval granted for a resubdivision of
lands at 131 Honness Lane , Gladys Blatchley , owner , to allow the
transfer of a small portion of said property to 137 Honness Lane ,
George Nickles , owner .
Consideration of a Recommendation to the Town Board with
respect to the Rezoning of lands along Five Mile Drive was
adjourned until May 20 , 19860
Town Board , May 12 , 1986
Preparation of draft resolution and scope of work for the
demolition of the former Knight ' s Slaughterhouse .
Informal presentation of the Five Mile Drive Rezoning
proposal .
Other
Ongoing review and scheduling of new development proposals .
- Inspection of site work at Commonland and La Tourelle .
Attendance at Six Mile Creek Overseer Committee and Circle
Greenway Committee meetings .
Interviews conducted for Cornell Tradition summer positions .
Burns Road plant acquisition and stakeout .
MONTHLY REPORT - TOWN PARKS , RECREATION WAYS , AND MUNICIPAL SITES
Burns Road plant and planting materials acquisition ,
hauling , handling , Planting and coordination of Highway
Department assistance ,
- Town Nursery maintenance and expansion ,
Landscape restoration , special water and sewer projects ,
Bundy Road ,
Landscape restoration of special bank retention project , Elm
Street ,
Summer park work program planning ,
Interviewed candidates for Cornell Tradition summer
landscape architecture and planning / natural resources aides .
Richard H . Schoch
Interim Parks Planner
May 12 , 1986
BUILDING INSPECTOR ' S MONTHLY REPORT
APRIL 1986
Lewis D . Cartee
10 Town of Ithaca Building Permits issued -- 19
Construction Cost - - $ 11051 , 400 . 00
Fees collected - - $ 1 , 140 . 00
29 Town of Ithaca Zoning Board of Appeals - - See Attached
Fees collected - - $ 50900
3 . Water Permits issued - - 10
Fees collected -- $ 1 , 605 . 00
49 Sewer Permits issued - - 10
5 . Subdivision Fees . collected - - $ 78 . 00
6 . Certificates of Compliance issued - - 6
Fees collected -- $ 80000
7 . Town of Ulysses Building Permits issued - - 5
Construction Cost - - $ 101 , 021 . 80
Fees collected - - $ 125900
8 . Village of Trumansburg Building Permits issued - - 4
Construction Cost - - $ 61 , 767 . 22
Fees collected - - $ 1.77900
LDC / nf
5 / 12 / 86
Form LC - 3/79 Lewis D . Cartee
TOWN OF ITHACA Building Inspector
REPORT OF BUILDING PERMITS ISSUED
APRIL 1955 APRIL 1986
One Family Unit - 29 - $ 1 , 1411156 . 00 4 - $2441600 . 00
Two Family Unit - 5 - $434 , 500 . 00 -
Alterations - 2 - $ 5 , 800000 2 - $ 18 , 000 . 00
Conversions -
Additions ' - 1 - - $ 15 , 700 . 00
Multiple Family - 1 - $ 200 , 000000
Business - 1 - Dental Office
$ 100 , 000000
1 - Medical Office
Addition
$ 24 , 700 . 00
Industrial -
Educational -
w
Miscellaneous Construction - 1 Deck $ 1 , 700 . 00 2 Decks $ 31800 . 00
7-Garages $ 35 , 700 . 00 1 Storage Bldg .
$ 2 ,600 . 00
1 Garage $ 7 , 500 . 00
Total Number Permits Issued 39 19
Total Construction Cost $ 1 , 184 , 356 . 00 $ 11051 , 400 . 00
■ Total Fees Received - $650000 $ 1 , 140 . 00