HomeMy WebLinkAboutTB Minutes 2014-07-14 F f} Meeting of the Ithaca Town Board
Monday,July 14, 2014 at 5:30 p.m.
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Minutes
Board Members Present: Herb Engman, Supervisor, Bill Goodman, Pat Leary(via
videoconference) Rod Howe, Eric Levine Tee-Ann Hunter and Rich DePaolo
Staff. Bruce Bates, Director of Code Enforcement; Susan Ritter, Director of Planning, James
Weber, Director of Public Works and Highway Superintendent; Judy Drake, Director of
Personnel; Mike Solvig, Director of Finance; Paulette Terwilliger, Town Clerk and Attorney for
the Town, Susan Brock
Agenda Item 1 Call to order and pledge of Allegiance: Mr. Engman opened the
meeting at 5:33p.m. and noted that Ms. Leary was joining the meeting via video conference. A
request to add three items to the agenda was made and approved by the Board.
Agenda Item 2 Report of County Legislature and Ithaca Common Council—None
Agenda Item 3 Persons to be Heard and Board comments—None
Agenda Item 4 5:30 p.m. Public Hearing Regarding a Noise Permit for St. Catherine
of Sienna's Annual Festival on Sept.
Mr. Engman opened the public hearing at 5:37p.m. There was no one present and the public
hearing was closed.
Mr. DePaolo reiterated that he would be abstaining due to a possible conflict of interest because
he may be performing at the festival.
TB Resolution No. 2014 - 118: Approval of a Noise Permit for the Saint Catherine's Parish
Festival, September 2014
Whereas a noise permit application has been received by St. Catherine of Sienna Parish for their
annual festival to be held on September 201h and 21St, 2014, and
Whereas the Town Board held a public hearing on July 14, 2014 regarding the event and request
for a noise permit; now, therefore be it
Resolved that the Town Board approves a noise permit for the festival specified above.
Moved: Tee Ann Hunter Seconded: Rod Howe
Vote: Ayes— Hunter, Howe, Engman, Goodman, Leary, and Levine
Rich DePaolo abstained
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Added Item Discuss and Consider Approval of the purchase of Renewable Energy
Credits and authorization for the Town Supervisor to sign the contract for them
Mr. Engman reminded the Board that this is what was discussed and presented at the Study
Session and the Board was in favor of moving forward with this additional information from Mr.
Goldsmith. Mr. Goldsmith added that this would be an annual contract so it would change as we
become more efficient and reduce our footprint.
Mr. Goodman asked if any of this cost will be offset by savings in electricity costa and Mr.
Goldsmith responded that it would not, this is offsetting our energy footprint but as we move
forward with our other goals, our electricity savings will be there.
Ms. Brock stated that she has not reviewed anything on this topic and cannot give an opinion on
whether it meets procurement regulations or the concept is legal or not. It may be fine,but she
cannot say one way or the other. Mr. Engman responded that the City of Ithaca and the County
have done this so he is comfortable with it noting that it is below any of the purchasing
thresholds.
TB Resolution No. 2014- 119: Approval of the purchase of Renewable Enemy Credits and
authorization for the Town Supervisor to sign the purchase contract
Whereas, the Town of Ithaca has committed to reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in
municipal operations 30%by 2020 and 80%by 2050, and
Whereas, purchasing one Renewable Energy Credit(REC) ensures that 1,000 kWh of renewable
energy is produced and delivered to the power grid, and
Whereas, purchasing RECs will mitigate the environmental impact of Town electricity use, thus
reducing the Town's GHG emissions, and
Whereas, the purchase of RECs is a pragmatic and flexible short-to medium-term option when
local renewable energy production is not feasible, and
Whereas, on June 23, 2014 the Ithaca Town Board discussed options for purchasing Renewable
Energy Credits and reviewed custom prices prepared by two companies, and
Whereas, the Board requested further details on the purchase proposals and the companies
offering them, and
Whereas, Town staff estimates the total cost to not exceed $7,700 to purchase Renewable Energy
Credits to offset 100% of the Town's electricity use in municipal operations, including the
Town's share of operations at Bolton Point and the Ithaca Area Wastewater Treatment Facility,
and
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Whereas, the Town Board discussed the revised Renewable Energy Credits proposals submitted
for their meeting on July 14, 2014, and expressed their support for the purchase, now therefore
be it
Resolved, that the Town Board does approve purchasing Renewable Energy Credits for 100% of
the Town's electricity use, as detailed above, and authorizes the Town Supervisor to enter into a
one-year purchase contract, in an amount not to exceed$7,700, for the purchase of Renewable
Energy Credits, and be it further
Resolved, that this contract will be reviewed annually at the Organizational Meeting until the
Town has installed or contracted for sufficient renewable energy generation to meet the goals
established in the adopted Government Energy Action Plan.
Moved: Bill Goodman Seconded: Rod Howe
Vote: Ayes—Goodman, Howe, DePaolo, Hunter, Leary, Levine and Engman
Agenda Item 5 5:30 p.m. Public Hearing Regarding a Proposed Local Law 13 of
2014 to Override the Tax Levy Limit Established in General Municipal Law 3-C
Mr. Engman opened the public hearing at 5:33p.m. There was no one present and the hearing
was closed.
TB Resolution No. 2014- 120: Adopting Local Law No. 13 of 2014 to Override the Tax
Levy Limit Established in General Municipal Law 43-C.
WHEREAS, municipalities of the State of New York are limited in the amount of real
property taxes that may be levied each year under the tax levy limit established in General
Municipal Law §3-c, and
WHEREAS, subdivision 5 of General Municipal Law §3-c expressly authorizes a
municipality to override the tax levy limit by the adoption of a local law approved by vote of at
least sixty percent (60%) of the governing body, and
WHEREAS, at its meeting on June 9, 2014 the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca
reviewed and discussed a proposed local law to override the tax levy limit and adopted a
resolution for a public hearing to be held by said Town on July 14, 2014 at 5:30 p.m. to hear all
interested parties on the proposed local law entitled"A LOCAL LAW TO OVERRIDE THE
TAX LEVY LIMIT ESTABLISHED IN GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW§3-C"; and
WHEREAS, notice of said public hearing was duly advertised in the Ithaca Journal; and
WHEREAS, said public hearing was duly held on said date and time at the Town Hall of
the Town of Ithaca and all parties in attendance were permitted an opportunity to speak on behalf
of or in opposition to said proposed local law, or any part thereof, and
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WHEREAS,pursuant to the New York State Environmental Quality Review Act
("SEQRA") and its implementing regulations at 6 NYCRR Part 617, it has been determined by
the Town Board that adoption of the proposed local law is a Type II action because it constitutes
"routine or continuing agency administration and management, not including new programs or
major reordering of priorities that may affect the environment," and thus this action is not subject
to review under SEQRA, now, therefore be it
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca hereby adopts Local Law No.
13 of 2014 entitled"A LOCAL LAW TO OVERRIDE THE TAX LEVY LIMIT
ESTABLISHED IN GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW §3-C", and be it further
RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to file said local law
with the Secretary of State as required by law.
Moved: Eric Levine Seconded: Pat Leary
Vote: Ayes—Levine, Leary, DePaolo, Hunter, Goodman, Howe and Engman
Agenda Item 6 Discuss and consider approval of Surplus Equipment to be sent to
Vehicle Auction
TB Resolution No. 2014- 121: Sale of Surplus Items
Whereas, a municipal auction is held every year at the Lansing Town Barns which will be held in
September of this year; and
Whereas the Public Works Department has determined this equipment is no longer needed and
wishes to put the following surplus equipment in the auction in September:
• 1985 John Deere Tractor Broom#35
• 1997 Atlas Cope Air Compressor#70
• 1999 Daewoo Excavator#43
• 2001 Bobcat Skid steer Loader#50
• 2002 Chevrolet Venture Van#28
• 2002 ODB Leaf Vacuum#44
• 2005 F-350 2x4 Utility truck#63
• 2006 F-350 One Ton Truck#19
• 2006 F-350 4x4 Utility Truck#11
• 2005 F-250# 60
• 1994 Custom Trailer#T2
Now therefore be it;
Resolved, that the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca hereby declares said above-described
equipment to be surplus and no longer needed by the Town; and further
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Resolved, that the equipment listed above be placed in the auction with the money from the sale
going into the Cash Reserve Highway Equipment account(DB230).
Moved: Tee-Ann Hunter Seconded: Rich DePaolo
Vote: Ayes—Hunter, DePaolo, Engman, Goodman, Howe, Leary and Levine
Agenda Item 7 Consider and authorize Town Supervisor to sign 3 year contract with
Tompkins County Animal Control for dog control services
Mr. Engman noted that the contract is exactly the same except for a change in dates.
TB Resolution No. 2014 - 122: Authorizing the Town Supervisor to Sign an Agreement
with Tompkins County Animal Control for Services for the Period January 1, 2015
through December 31, 2017
Whereas the Town of Ithaca is required by state law to provide animal control services and
Whereas the Tompkins County Council of Governments (TCCOG) helped coordinate an
intermunicipal agreement with the Tompkins County Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to
Animals (SPCA) to provide such services for several municipalities including the Town of Ithaca
and
Whereas the SPCA created an entity specifically for animal control services named Tompkins
County Animal Control (TCAC) and
Whereas TCCOG has negotiated a new agreement with TCAC for the period January 1, 2015
through December 31, 2017, now therefore be it
Resolved that the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca does hereby authorize the Town Supervisor
to sign an agreement for animal control services with Tompkins County Animal Control for the
period of January 1, 2015 through December 31, 2017.
Moved: Rich DePaolo Seconded: Eric Levine
Vote: Ayes—DePaolo, Levine, Leary, Engman, Goodman, Hunter and Howe
Agenda Item 8 Consider setting a public hearing regarding a proposed local law
amending the zoning requirements for the Greenways Development in the Eastwood
Commons Multiple Residence Zone
TB Resolution No. 2014-123 : Setting a public hearing regarding proposed Local Law No.
15 of 2014 Amending the Zoning Requirements for the Greenways Development in the
Eastwood Commons Multiple Residence Zone
Resolved, the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca will hold a public hearing at its regular meeting
on August 11, 2014 beginning at 5:30 p.m. to hear comments from the public regarding a
proposed Local Law 15 of 2014, entitled "Local Law Amending the Zoning Requirements for
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the Greenways Development in the Eastwood Commons Multiple Residence Zone" and be it
further
Resolved, the Town Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to publish notice of said public
hearing in the Ithaca Journal as required by law.
Moved: Rod Howe Seconded: Tee-Ann Hunter
Vote: Ayes—Howe, Hunter, Engman, Goodman, Levine, DePaolo and Leary
Added Item Consider setting a public hearing regarding proposed Local Law No. 14 of
2014 Amending Chapter 250 of the Town of Ithaca Code, Titled "Vehicles and Traffic," by
Adding a Stop Sign on Campbell Avenue at its Intersection with Hopkins Place
Ms. Hunter asked if there would only be one stop sign in one direction at Hopkins Place and Mr.
Weber responded yes, they do not want to stop people going up the incline, but they do want to
stop the busses and vehicles coming down. The busses especially have been a problem because
they are pushing the asphalt as they come to a stop at Trumansburg Road and they will also be
restriping so people do not cut the corner so sharply.
TB Resolution No. 2014-124: Consider setting a public hearing regarding proposed Local
Law No. 14 of 2014 Amending Chapter 250 of the Town of Ithaca Code, Titled "Vehicles
and Traffic," by Adding a Stop Sign on Campbell Avenue at its Intersection with Hopkins
Place
Resolved, the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca will hold a public hearing at its regular meeting
on August 11, 2014 beginning at 5:30 p.m. to hear comments from the public regarding a
proposed Local Law 14 of 2014, entitled "Local Law Amending Chapter 250 of the Town of
Ithaca Code, Titled `Vehicles and Traffic' by Adding a Stop Sign on Campbell Avenue at its
Intersection with Hopkins Place"; and be it further
Resolved, that at such time and place all persons interested in the proposed local law may be
heard concerning the same; and be it further
Resolved, the Town Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to publish notice of said public
hearing in the Ithaca Journal and to post a copy of same on the signboard of the Town of Ithaca
as required by law.
Moved: Tee-Ann Hunter Seconded: Rich DePaolo
Vote: Ayes—Hunter, DePaolo, Levine, Leary, Howe, Engman and Goodman
Added Item Discuss and Consider Request for Additional Funding for Engineering
Services Agreement for Amendment No. 1 for Design of Bar Screen and Biosolids
Dewatering Equipment and other miscellaneous improvements to the Influent Building
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Mr. Engman explained that this is the project we have approved and is the design work for the
large $4M project to replace and upgrade the equipment which will decrease our costs
eventually.
TB Resolution No. 2014 - 125: Approval of Request Funding for Engineering Services
Agreement for Amendment No. 1 for Design of Bar Screen and Biosolids Dewatering
Equipment and other miscellaneous improvements to the Influent Building
Whereas, the Ithaca Area Wastewater Treatment Plant is in need of certain Capital
Improvements, and
Whereas, GHD Engineers completed an Engineering Report entitled"Ithaca Area WWTF
Influent Building and Dewatering System Improvements Study" as the final project funded by
Capital Project 416J, and
Whereas, in order for the staff to maintain its goals as embodied in its five year capital plan, this
agreement provides engineering services for the next set of proposed capital improvements, and
Whereas, the authorization for an amount not to exceed$274,000 for GHD to design the
improvements to the Influent Building, including replacement of the bar screen equipment and
the addition of a new biosolids dewatering system as identified in the aforementioned
engineering study, and
Whereas, the Special Joint Committee (SJC) approved said professional services contract with
GHD at its meeting of October 9, 2013 contingent on fund availability and attorney approval of
the agreement, and
Whereas, the funding supplied by this resolution will be placed in accounts for Capital Project
419J, and
Whereas, GHD has submitted a proposal entitled Amendment No. 1 for services to complete the
design including additional design work associated with HVAC in the influent building, provide
bid review services and provide construction services totaling $137,500, now therefore be it
Resolved, that the Town of Ithaca hereby recommends an additional amount not to exceed
$137,500 to fund the proposed agreement with GHD Engineers authorizing additional funds
from the new authorization for CP 419J and be it further
Resolved, that the Town of Ithaca hereby approves the design project contingent upon action by
all wastewater partners committing their percentage of reimbursement shares to the Joint
Activity Fund allocated per the Joint Sewer Agreement as follows:
Municipality Percentage Project Cost
City of Ithaca 57.14 $78,567.50
Town of Ithaca 40.88 56,210.00
Town of Dryden 1.98 2,722.50
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$ 137,500.00
Moved: Tee-Ann Hunter Seconded: Rich DePaolo
Vote: Ayes—Hunter, DePaolo, Goodman, Engman, Leary, Howe and Levine
Agenda Item 9 Discuss and consider approval of revised the Operating Guidelines
and Municipal Agreement of the Joint Youth Commission
The Board discussed changes that need to be made over the next year and Mr. DePaolo will work
on listing those and making sure they are done.
TB Resolution No. 2014 - 126: Accepting Amendments to the Joint Youth Commission
Operating Guidelines and Municipal Agreement and Authorizing Town Supervisor to Sign
Agreement
Whereas the Joint Youth Commission(JYC) was created by resolution of the Board of the Town
of Ithaca and the Villages of Cayuga Heights and Lansing in 1991 pursuant to Articles 95 and 13
of the General Municipal Law and now includes the Town of Caroline, and
Whereas Article 95 charges Youth Commissions with the responsibility for coordination of
youth programming within the municipalities and Article 13 enables municipalities to create
joint recreation commissions which may include youth service programming as well and
Whereas the JYC members have recommended various changes to the Operating Procedures
hereby named the "Operating Guidelines and Municipal Agreement of the Joint Youth
Commission"now therefore be it
Resolved that the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca approves the changes to the Operating
Procedures as submitted.
Moved: Rich DePaolo Seconded: Rod Howe
Vote: Ayes—DePaolo, Howe, Hunter, Levine, Leary, Goodman and Engman
Agenda Item 10 Discuss and consider acceptance of the Town's Diversity Statement
Mr. DePaolo asked how the Town plans to achieve bullet point three which read"Create
recruitment and retention practices that assure a diverse workforce and actively seek employees,
officials and volunteers with diverse backgrounds." He asked if this means the Town would go
outside of its normal sphere to actively seek minorities and how would that happen. Ms. Drake
responded that we would get out there and do different programs, get tables at different events,
expand advertising outlets etc. Mr. DePaolo responded that he would be more comfortable
saying "actively seek interest from diverse individuals for potential employment"because it is
one thing to say we are seeking employees, which sounds like an affirmative action approach as
opposed to an equal opportunity approach; actively seeking interest and engagement is a
welcoming approach versus a targeted approach. Mr. DePaolo moved replacing "actively seek
employees, officials and volunteers with diverse backgrounds"with"actively seek interest from
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diverse individuals for potential employment and volunteer participation at the Town of Ithaca".
He added that it might mean the same thing, but it doesn't imply that we are going to exclude
anybody in order to include anybody else. Everybody is welcome to participate in any
employment or volunteer opportunities we have. Mr. Engman stated that he did not have any
issue with the change, but at the Committee level, the thought was the word "seek"implied the
same thing; seeking not hiring because we will of course hire the most qualified. Mr. DePaolo
suggested then simply putting the word"potential"before "employees and ...." The mover and
seconded agreed to the change.
TB Resolution No. 2014- 127: Approval of Diversity Statement
Whereas, the Personnel & Organization Committee has created the Town of Ithaca Diversity
Statement as a means of showing the dedication of the Town to support diversity and inclusion
within the workforce; and
Whereas, Employee Relations Committee has reviewed and recommends the creation of the
Diversity Statement; now, therefore, be it
Resolved, the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca does hereby approve the Town of Ithaca
Diversity Statement; and be it further
Resolved, the Human Resources Manager is directed to include the statement in the Personnel
Manual and post the statement at each facility.
Moved: Tee-Ann Hunter Seconded: Rod Howe
Vote: Ayes—Hunter, Howe, Levine, Leary, Goodman, DePaolo, and Engman
Agenda Item 11 Discuss working draft of the Comprehensive Plan Final GEIS
Mr. Engman moved the draft resolution and Mr. Goodman seconded for discussion. Mr.
Engman brought up a suggested change on page 37 under Utility Infrastructure, 7.1 which talks
about water rate changes that would be happening in 2015 but after a recent meeting with the
Commission, we may have to lighten that language. Mr. Engman suggested taking out"2015"
and start the sentence with"A new rate structure is being considered by Bolton Point with a
lower base...." So it is "considered"instead of going into effect in"2015." No objections.
Ms. Hunter turned to page 39 in response to a comment by Ms. Dutt"... to accommodate
inevitable future growth with ...." and she did not agree with the word"inevitable"because it is
not inevitable unless we allow it. She suggested simply eliminating the word"inevitable" and
the Board agreed.
Ms. Leary asked if this is the time to comment on Mr. Tasman's errata sheet; stylistic changes
and Ms. Leary will send comments to him.
Mr. DePaolo stated that he hadn't received the draft DGEIS and therefore was not prepared to
make comments and Ms. Hunter added that she hadn't had time to review it in depth either and
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asked Ms. Ritter if it would be alright to postpone this until the study session to allow the time to
review. Mr. Goodman moved that the Board table the motion to the July 28, 2014 meeting and
Mr. DePaolo seconded. Unanimous.
Agenda Item 12 Discuss and consider resolution of commitment to the Better Cities
and Towns Cleaner Greener Grant components
Mr. Engman explained that this is a grant we approved and is associated with a Park Foundation
grant and as the grants come through, there is a difference in where the in-kind services can be
but we do believe we will have enough in-kind services that will qualify that we will not be
expending any funds but if we do, it will come from funds already budgeted in Planning for
consultants.
TB Resolution No. 2014- 128: Authorization to provide match for the NYSERDA Cleaner
Greener Communities grant award to Better! Cities & Towns Inc. for the Town and City of
Ithaca form-based code zoning proiect
Whereas, Better! Cities &Towns Inc. is a nationally recognized not-for-profit organization based
in Ithaca, dedicated to educating and raising awareness of sustainable planning practices and
fostering development that promotes greater choices in transportation, and improving the quality
of public spaces and the built environment to strengthen communities, and
Whereas, Better! Cities & Towns Inc., on behalf of the Town of Ithaca and City of Ithaca,
applied for the NYSERDA Cleaner Greener Communities Category II grant for the purpose of
assisting the municipalities with development of a coordinated zoning code utilizing form-based
code (see attached grant application), and
Whereas, the Town Supervisor and City Mayor signed a letter of support for the grant
application and acknowledged the benefits to be derived from the project that seeks to revise the
Town and City's respective zoning codes and do so in a coordinated and collaborative manner,
and
Whereas,NYSERDA has announced that Better! Cities & Town Inc. will be awarded$175,000
for the proposed project which will require a minimum match pledge of 25%, and
Whereas, Better! Cities &Towns Inc. has asked the Town and City of Ithaca to each commit to
$24,775 of in-kind services, which can be made up in staff time devoted to working on the
project(and volunteers who have specialized related backgrounds), and/or in cash contributions,
and
Whereas, the Town of Ithaca will greatly benefit from the Cleaner Green Communities grant
funding of this collaborative zoning project and the involvement and expertise of the Better!
Cities and Town's Inc. team in undertaking the effort, now, therefore, be it
Resolved, the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca does hereby authorize the commitment of up to
$24,775 of in-kind services, or a mix of in-kind services and cash contributions, towards the
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match for the Cleaner Greener Communities grant award to Better! Cities and Town's Inc., with
cash contributions not to exceed$10,000, and any cash payments provided by funds in Account
B8020.403.
Moved: Rod Howe Seconded: Bill Goodman
Vote: Ayes—Howe, Goodman, Leary, Levine, Hunter, DePaolo and Engman
Agenda Item 13 Consider Consent Agenda Items
TB Resolution 2014 - 129: Adopt Consent Agenda
Resolved, that the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca hereby approves and/or adopts the
following Consent Agenda items:
Approval of Town of Ithaca Abstract—Pulled
a. Approval of Bolton Point Abstract
b. Adjustment of hourly rate for a particular employee
Moved: Bill Goodman Seconded: Rod Howe
Vote: ayes: Goodman, Howe, Hunter, DePaolo, Leary, Levine and Engman
TB Resolution No. 2014-129a: Bolton Point Abstract
Whereas, the following numbered vouchers for the Southern Cayuga Lake Intermunicipal Water
Commission have been presented to the governing Town Board for approval of payment; and
Whereas, the said vouchers have been audited for payment by the said Town Board; now,
therefore, be it
Resolved, that the governing Town Board hereby authorizes the payment of the said vouchers.
Voucher Numbers: 277-343
Check Numbers: 15341-15407
Burdick Hill Tanks Project $ 45,294.20
Capital Impr/Repl Project $ 5,287.00
Operating Fund $ 60,250.92
TOTAL $ 110,832.12
Less Prepaid $ 26,028.18
TOTAL $ 84,803.94
TB Resolution No. 2014-129b: Approve Hourly Rate Correction
Whereas, there was a clerical error made during 2014 budgeting regarding the hourly pay rate for
Daniel Thaete, Civil Engineer, which was approved of in November at $27.17 and should have
been $27.42 (Job Rate); now, therefore,be it
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Resolved, the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca does hereby approve the correction of the
hourly pay rate for Daniel Thaete from $27.17 to $27.42, retroactive to January 1, 2014 with any
payroll adjustment coming from account number A1440.100, no change in benefits apply.
Pulled—Town of Ithaca Abstract
Ms. Hunter asked about the fire department voucher which had a hand written amount on it. Mr.
Solvig responded that he knew the amount but did not have the physical backup paperwork on it
until today.
Ms. Hunter also asked about the Fire Insurance voucher and Mr. Solvig responded that we get
those funds and they are split between the City, Town and Village.
TB Resolution 2014 - 130: Adopt Town of Ithaca Abstract
Whereas the following numbered vouchers have been presented to the Ithaca Town
Board for approval of payment; and
Whereas the said vouchers have been audited for payment by the said Town Board; now
therefore be it
Resolved that the governing Town Board hereby authorizes the payment of the said
vouchers in total for the amounts indicated.
VOUCHER NOS. 5589 - 5661
General Fund Town wide 52,217.69
General Fund Part Town 8,888.22
Highway Fund Part Town 28,293.77
Water Fund 15,759.74
Sewer Fund 284,902.15
Fire Protection Fund 285,291.12
Trust and Agency 540.69
TOTAL 675,893.38
Moved: Tee Ann Hunter Seconded: Eric Levine
Vote: Ayes—Hunter, Levine, Leary, Howe, Engman and Goodman Abstention: DePaolo
Agenda Item 14 Report of Town Officials
Tompkins County Health Consortium—Ms. Drake reported that Don Barber has been
appointed Executive Director and she has been appointed Chair.
Municity—Mr. Bates reported that the program is up and running and it has highlighted
a lot of flaws in our past programs and causing a lot of frustration. The connection with Public
Works is really bad and the fault is in the phone system. We are using it, working on it, and
moving along.
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Ms. Hunter reported that she and Mr. Engman are meeting with the DOS regarding the
Intermunicipal Organization for the Cayuga Lake Watershed and getting close to finalizing the
contract for an update of the Management Plan. July 30*'' there will be a meeting in Aurora open
to anyone interested and she expects many people who are not municipal but who are interested
in helping and protecting the watershed and reinvigorating the committee. She added that they
are beginning to get some renewed interest in the organization and hopefully can work towards a
funding application for an 10 administrator who can help identify and look for grants and funds.
Town Picnic - Scheduled for Friday, August 1®* beginning at 11:00.
Lakeview Cemetery - Ms. Terwilliger reported that the large mausoleum was
vandalized over the weekend and the brass doors and bars stolen. The Sheriff's Department has
identified one of the people and she is helping to get quotes on the cost/value of the doors to
prosecute.
Agenda Item 15 Report of Town Committees and Intermunicipal Organizations
Joint Youth Commission Presentation
Amie Hendrix, Director of County Services and Lorraine Moran, Representative. They reviewed
the handouts and information sent to the Board detailing all of the programs the JYC offers.
They went into a lot of detail on each program and how they are reviewed and evaluated for
effect, quality and youth participation. Youth Employment is the focus right now and there is a
pilot program with one person coordinating this from the high school to cut down on the chaos
and confusion there used to be from each community trying to go it alone.
Agenda Item 16 Review of Correspondence - None
Agenda Item 17 Consider executive sessions to discuss litigation against Time Warner
Entertainment-Advance/Newhouse Partnership commonly known as Time Warner Cable
and to discuss the employment history of a particular person
Motion to enter executive session made at 7:23p.m. by Ms. Hunter, seconded by Mr. Howe.
Unanimous
Motion to return to open session made at 7:42 p.m. by Mr. Goodman, seconded by Mr. DePaolo.
Unanimous.
Motion to adjourn made by Mr. Levine, seconded by Ms. Leary, unanimous.
Submitted by,
Paulette Terwilliger, Town Clerk
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