HomeMy WebLinkAboutTB Minutes 2000-12-11 TOWN OF ITHACA
TOWN BOARD
DECEMBER 11 , 20001
5 : 30 p . m .
At a regular meeting of the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca , Tompkins County , New York held at
the Town Hall , 215 North Tioga Street , there were present :
PRESENT : Catherine Valentino , Supervisor; Mary Russell , Councilwoman ; Carolyn Grigorov ,
Councilwoman ; David Klein , Councilman ; Ed Conley , Councilman ; Bill Lesser, Councilman ; Tom
Niederkorn , Councilman .
PRESENT9 Debby Kelley , Deputy Town Clerk; John Barney , Attorney for the Town ; Dan Walker,
Director of Engineering ; Fred Noteboom , Highway Superintendent ; Jon Kanter, Director of Planning ;
Andy Frost , Director of Building/Zoning ; Al Carvill , Budget Officer,
EXCUSED : Judy Drake , Human Resources Specialist .
OTHERS : George Lyons , Historic Ithaca ; Scott Whitham , Historic Ithaca ; Bob Romanowski , IFD ; Bill
Gray , City Engineer; Mike Koplinka- Loehr, TC Board of Representatives ; Lauren Bishop , Ithaca
Journal ; Mark Leathers , Leathers & Associates ; Barbara Blanchard , TC Board of Representatives ; Bill
Benjamin , TC Administration .
9110all to Order . The Supervisor called the meeting to order at 5 : 32 p . m . , and led the assemblage in
he Pledge of Allegiance .
Agenda Item No. 3 - Report of Tompkins County Board of Representatives.
Mike Koplinka- Loehr, TC Board of Representatives - The County Board had until the end of
December to decide on the pesticide legislation . We decided to wait a year. We wanted to educate
the public on the project . There will also be an avenue for people applying for pesticides to give their
feedback .
The board is reviewing assessment opportunities for families that attach additional construction to
their house for parents or grandparents . It could possibly be tax-exempt .
We are beginning to discuss rental properties . We have been assessing them on market value .
Assessments can be made based on income and expense information . We are looking at other
communities and their legislation requiring landowners to provide that information . The board does
have the authority to ask for the information .
The Communication Capital Project (Towers Project) has slowed down because of public request for
information . We would like an independent consultant to look at a variety of options . The consultant
would be reviewing our data . The State is looking at a system that was comparable to the trunking
system .
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"Tompkins County will be looking at our election concerns . This includes reconditioning machines an
training of inspectors . We would like to have a plan in place by spring to go through our intern
goperation . We believe there might be funds coming from Representative Schumer at the Feder
level .
Tioga County and Tompkins County have joined forces to offer municipalities and residents group
bidding for natural gas and electricity . We are a model for New York State . It was successful . Other
municipalities and counties would like to join as well . It might need to be changed from a partnership
to a non -for- profit board to administer the project .
The budget is complete . We have major capital items for 2001 . We invested up front with one time
rnoney hoping to decrease concerns like jail population . Most of our programs were intended for two
years . We may have to cut back or reallocate priorities for the 2001 budget .
Councilman Lesser - What would the Town receive as a notice that a particular site is being
considered for the towers ?
Supervisor Valentino - Presentations would be held .
Councilman Niederkorn - What is the status on the quality of life effort?
Mr. Koplinka- Loehr - A few concerns have been raised . Some people felt that their voices would not
have been heard because the process was being rushed . We decided to go back to the origin
charge and asked for more time . Time was granted . It could be the end of June before the project
complete . People are still enthusiastic about recommendations and categories .
Agenda Item No . 4 - Report of Fire Commissioners.
Bob Romanowski , IFD - I have a summary of 1999 fires . It breaks out the Town of Ithaca , total dollar
losses , the number of non -fire incidences , and number of fires by district .
There is no report on the Building Department and Fire Department consolidation . It needs referral to
the appropriate committee by the Mayor.
The County has contracted with a consulting firm to perform a feasibility study as well as the
development of the environmental impact statement on the communications system . The effort
continues to consolidate fire and police dispatch in the existing space .
The modified traffic barrier design has been constructed at Wood Street , Fair Street , and South Fair
Street . These designs permit fire apparatus and the public to drive through .
A thousand -dollar donation has been received from the Alpha Delta Phi fraternity for the restoration of
the steamer. The remaining parts have been re-nickled .
The City of Ithaca budget process eliminated City funding for the Ithaca Volunteer Fire Companie
They are depending on the 2% money and the money they raise for themselves .
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upervisor Valentino - How much funding did they receive ?
r. Romanowski - They received $ 1 , 500 per year. It was for the administrative work , purchasing of
uniforms and special equipment . Some funding will now come out of the Chief's budget for the IVFU ,
Ithaca Volunteer Fire Fighters Unit . The morale has decreased .
The Volunteer Coordinator's title has been changed to Director of Development . She is still doing
volunteer coordination work, but at a reduced segment .
The Volunteer Companies 1 , 2 , and 3 received notice that they need to vacate the current location .
This is being done as a result of space constraints for administrative functions . The companies are to
vacate at the earliest possible moment and make their own arrangements for storing equipment .
The Chief is suggesting a meeting with the company's representatives to consider possible actions .
The Chief does not have money to give to the companies or room to move them . It is not as dire as it
sounds . The companies have kept together. We have arranged to meet at the Veteran Volunteer
Fire Company. The biggest problem is finding space for the historical artifacts and supplies .
Councilman Lesser - Is it possible to keep the streets with speed bumps reasonably plowed to allow
fire apparatus through ?
Mr. Romanowski - It is a major problem we are waiting to address . It is a concern that has been
rought up numerous times . Public Safety is a major concern .
auncilman Conley - Do the speed bumps create problems for snow plowing ?
Mr. Romanowski - The speed bumps have been shaved off in the past . It depends on the care that is
being taken when the City is plowing .
Councilman Lesser - Does the Town have space to store some of the historical materials?
Mr. Romanowski - We are talking with the Veteran Volunteer Fire Company for funding or build to
onto their building . It would be better to have everything centralized into one area .
Agenda Item No. 5 - PERSONS TO BE HEARD .
George Lyons , Historic Ithaca - We know the property at 126 East Seneca Street was designed in the
1880s by Alva Wood . The property has gone through a number of changes . It has been office space
for a long time . It is not one of Alva Wood 's best creations . We have several other more intact
examples of his work . Its significance is less than what is to be expected . It is a nice building with
history . The history has been compromised over the years through its active use . Historic Ithaca
supports the sale of the building to Cornell .
Supervisor Valentino - We have done some research and found there is no historic significance to the
building . It is not in the historical zone . The City's Master Plan considers the demolition of the
building and use as commercial space as part of the overall plan .
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Mr. Kanter - The site is included in the area that was recently zoned to allow 12 -story buildings .
Agenda Item No. 6 - PRESENTATION : City of Ithaca on the Gateway/Pedestrian Bridge o
Route 13 South .
Bill Gray , City of Ithaca Superintendent of Public Works - The City applied for grant money for a
pedestrian bridge to cross Route 13 . It was to be part of the Black Diamond Trail years ago . I was
notified a year ago that we had received free money for a pedestrian bridge .
This project would tie the pedestrian bridge to Town trails . It is in the area where Route 13 leaves the
City and goes out between bridge abutments for an old railroad track . The State suggested removing
the bridge abutments . They represented a safety hazard . The City at the time considered the bridge
abutments at that location as assets . The City felt the abutments could used as grade separation for
pedestrians , bicycles and a trail over Route 13 . After negotiations with the State , they agreed to
install bridge abutments in order to remove the massive railroad bridge abutments . It would be a
new, lighter weight set further back that could be used at a later date .
Councilman Conley - What do you mean by further back?
Mr. Gray - In the 1940s , the City Town line in that area became the old railroad track . The abutments
were half in the Town and half in the City . The new abutments line up with the old railroad bed . They
are still half in the Town and half in the City .
The Mayor applied for multi - model funding in 1996 . Senator Seward was able to get the City mul
model funding . The Department of Transportation indicated that in September of 1997 . The Planni
Department reviewed the project and looked at several options . In late 1999 , the Plannin
Department gave the project to me to be completed .
We needed to start talking with the DOT and Town . The DOT indicated the money was in place for
the project . The State in doing the bridge abutment work had to put the bridge abutments on the old
railroad right-of-way . New York State Parks and Recreation owns the old railroad right-of-way. In the
process , an agreement was made that when the bridge went in , it would belong to Parks and
Recreation .
The Planning Department looked at alternatives through 1999 . They contacted DOT . DOT indicated
there were several more things that needed to be done . This type of project required several more
reports . It was suggested that we get a consulting engineer. We hired an engineer to complete the
work . It .was now several years after the fact . I wrote one more letter to make sure we still had the
funding . I received a letter in March of 2000 stating that the $248 , 000 is still available .
We then started to work with the various entities . We had to deal with DOT Structures . We needed
to get a permit from DOT since the bridge would be over a State highway . I also needed to get a
building permit from the Town because this portion of Route 13 is in the Town . The DOT required a
work permit . Parks and Recreation had their own requirements because they were eventually goin
to be the owners of the project . We submitted a package to the Town . The DOT also required
certificate of insurance . We were finally able to submit the final design to Structures .
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he Planning Department started putting the bridge into place graphically. They looked at the
ifferent options . It was originally sketched without the fencing and screening . We are spending
OT and Federal money to build the bridge . We needed to add screening to the arch .
The DOT is funding $248 , 000 for the project . When the project was handed over to me , it had
become more involved . The last budget submitted to me did not include any contingencies . The DOT
vvas not interested in us building this project if it was a bridge from nowhere to nowhere . In this case
there was nothing on the approaches . There were no trail connections . I asked that a contingency
for construction be added . I can devote $30 , 000 to the issues of getting on and off the bridge . The
structure is setup in a location where it is very close to Buttermilk Falls . It is also very close to new
natural areas that are in the process of being cooperatively assembled . The structure is valuable and
needed . It is well coordinated with the City's long term plan and the Town 's long term plan . It is not
clear to me when the best time to build it is . I have approximately $250 , 000 to build the project . The
money might not be there if we wait much longer. We can coordinate this and make it work as it goes
into Buttermilk Parks . It comes from a new park and adjacent recreation area , .
Supervisor Valentino - Mr. Gray , does the Black Diamond Trail go under Route 13 further to the
south ?
Mr. Gray - The Black Diamond Trail was originally going to cross on the abutments . It now crosses
under the new Route 13 south bridge . It goes under the bridge and comes back to Buttermilk Falls .
My personal thoughts are that if we are ever lucky enough to get people to start using it as a method
of moving through , most people will not want to go down to the bridge , cross under it and come back .
hey are going to come off the trail and cross over to Buttermilk Falls . We will still have a safety
ssue of getting people across Route 13 in that area .
Councilman Conley - Are there other locations where people could cross?
Mr. Gray - There is private property in the Town adjacent to the railroad right-of-way on both sides of
Route 13 . There is a bed and breakfast on one side and 3 or 4 houses on the other side . If the
bridge were to be put in place , as it climbs up south hill , it is next to the parking lot of Buttermilk State
Falls . Parks was concerned with the impact it might have getting people on and off their property.
They were not sure that it would accommodate the bicyclist and pedestrians . Parks was concerned
that their parking lot is not laid out for a lot of additional pedestrian traffic . They have a service road
that goes out of that end of the parking lot .
Councilman Conley - It is their problem .
Mr. Gray - The dollar difference is something I am proposing to the Town that would be split between
the City and Town . Once the bridge is built it belongs to someone else . I do not need the Town 's
answer this evening . I would be glad to come back when the board has had time to talk amongst
yourselves .
Supervisor Valentino - Councilwoman Russell and I had lunch with Mayor Cohen on November 29tH
The subject of the gateway bridge carne up . Mayor Cohen said that the City is going to bond for the
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additional money and that they will have the funding . He said that they are not going to be asking t
Town for money .
It was interesting for us to see where the bridge is going to be . It was a nice presentation .
Councilwoman Russell - Mayor Cohen said there was an issue of permission . The Town needs to
igive their consent .
Councilman Conley - There is a problem of getting people to the park. It is a dangerous area. Would
it be up to the State to get pedestrians from the bridge to the park? State Parks needs to become
involved .
Mr. Gray - There has been a lot of going back and forth . The City made agreements to do other
bridges that would allow the Black Diamond Trail to get across the Inlet . I am lost at this point as to
who has agreed to what .
Was there discussion about a trail from the bridge ?
Supervisor Valentino - It was not discussed .
Mr. Kanter - It is a long - range plan . There are many considerations and potential problems . It is an
important trail link, but might not be on the capital plan for a couple of years .
Mr. Gray - The bridge would provide DOT with the opportunity to get Parks and Recreations
cooperate and tie some of the trails together. Parks and Recreation own the land from the brid
back towards the Inlet .
Mr. Walker - It is owned by Parks and Recreation up to Stone Quarry Road .
There is a large opening behind the bed and breakfast . Do the contingencies provide for a bridge
over the opening ?
Mr. Gray - There are a number of questions involved . I was hoping to get the Town involved because
I have not spoken with the bed and breakfast .
Supervisor Valentino - The bridge would be valuable .
Mr. Gray - I would like to see a connection come down from South Hill Trail to Buttermilk Falls . I
would like people to get from Buttermilk Falls to Route 13 safely .
Mr. Kanter - The bridge does need to connect somewhere . It will allow safe crossing . of Route 13 . It
would connect on the north side of Route 13 into the City's development area . It will connect to
Buttermilk Falls State Park on the Town side . It has limited utilization .
Mr. Gray - DOT does not want a bridge built that does not go anywhere . The City might have to gi
where the bridge is to and from before they will sign off on the project .
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r. Walker - Did the City Planning Board require Target to have additional pedestrian access ?
r. Gray - I spoke with the Planning Department regarding that issue . It was built in to the site plan
eview that there would be a way to get up to the trail from the parking lot area . One concern of the
Parks Department was people pulling into the Buttermilk Falls parking lot to get to the trail .
Supervisor Valentino - The Parks and Recreation Department charge for parking .
Mr. Gray - I can come back to the board and give up dates on the project . The Planning Department
has suggested the general arch structural bridge . The abutments are approximately 17 feet and
there needs to be 14 feet clear. We will be providing adequate clearance .
Agenda Item No. 11 - Extension of Snow and Ice Contract.
Mr. Noteboom - The County is contracting with the Town and the Town is contracting with the County.
Supervisor Valentino - There are 3 roads that we are still plowing and not salting .
Mr. Noteboom - They are located on South Hill . It has been under discussion , but has not been
changed .
Supervisor Valentino - It concerns me . It would slow down the continued dialog regarding salting the
t ads .
r. Noteboom - We could change the resolution for the time period of the contract to be through
001 . We are still working on that part of the agreement . We could come back to the board if it is
changed .
Supervisor Valentino - We go through phases of how cooperative the discussions are . It puts
pressure on them .
Mr. Noteboom - South Hill is a slower process than the Northeast . It was much simpler. We had
ways to work out the trucks with Dryden , the County and ourselves . South Hill we have Danby ,
Caroline , the County and ourselves . It is not as easy.
Supervisor Valentino - We can renew this contract .
Councilman Lesser - Is it solely a financial issue with the County? Are there other reasons why the
County is reluctant to salt the roads?
Mr. Noteboom - It is not primarily financial . It has to do with the amount of people they have out
working . The County would have to pull their truck off if we start salting particular roads . They feel
the route is too small . It would not be worth their while to put the truck out . We are already in the
area of the roads .
Attorney Barney - How does it make sense to have two trucks going over the same road ?
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Mr. Noteboom - We do not understand their point . We have suggested that they move one of th
trucks on West Hill , They could plow more of our roads on West Hill and we would do more on Sou
Hill , It would service us both better. We would have backup for our own plow routes .
.RESOLUTION NO. 188 - SNOW AND ICE REMOVAL CONTRACT WITH TOMPKINS COUNTY.
WHEREAS, the Highway Superintendent has reviewed with Tompkins County the Snow/Ice
Contract for the period of May 1 , 2000 through April 30, 2001 ; and
WHEREAS, the Contract is attached, now therefore be it
RESOLVED, the Town Supervisor is hereby authorized and directed to execute the Snow and
Ice Removal Contract with Tompkins County on behalf of the Town of Ithaca for the period May 1 ,
2000 through April 30, 2001 .
MOVED Councilman Klein, SECONDED Councilman Lesser. A vote on the motion resulted as
follows: Supervisor Valentino, aye; Councilwoman Russell, aye; Councilwoman Grigorov, aye;
Councilman Klein, aye; Councilman Conley; aye; Councilman Lesser, aye; Councilman Niederkorn,
aye. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item No. 7 - PUBLIC HEARING : " LOCAL LAW AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE
TO MODIFY THE REQUIREMENT FOR PLANNING BOARD APPROVAL OF SITE PLAN
MODIFICATION " .
Supervisor Valentino opened the public hearing at 6:32 p. m. The Deputy Town Clerk had proof
posting and publication.
Supervisor Valentino closed the public hearing at 6:33 p. m. , as there was no persons present to be
heard.
Agenda Item No. 8 - SEQR , " LOCAL LAW AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE TO MODIFY
THE REQUIREMENT FOR PLANNING BOARD APPROVAL OF SITE PLAN MODIFICATION " .
See Attachment #1
Resolution No 189 - SEOR: Proposed Local Law Amendinq the Zoning Ordinance to Modify the
Requirement for Planning Board Approval of Site Plan Modifications.
WHEREAS, this action is the enactment of a local law amending the Town of Ithaca Zoning
Ordinance to modify the requirement for Planning Board approval of site plan modifications; and
WHEREAS, said proposed local law would add provisions to Section 46-b of the current Town
of Ithaca Zoning Ordinance specifying when Planning Board approval of site plan modifications shall
not be required, and
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WHEREAS, this is an unlisted action for which the Town of Ithaca Town Board is legislatively
jetermined to act as Lead Agency in environmental review with respect to the enactment of local
ws; and
WHEREAS, the Town Board, at a public hearing held on December 11 , 2000, has reviewed
and accepted as adequate the Short Environmental Assessment Form, Parts 1 and 11 for this action;
RESOLVED, that the Town of Ithaca Town Board hereby makes a negative determination of
environmental significance in accordance with the New York State Environmental Quality Review Act
for the above referenced action as proposed and, therefore, neither a Full Environmental Assessment
Form, nor an Environmental Impact Statement will be required.
IWOVED Councilwoman Grigorov, SECONDED Councilman Conley. A vote on the motion resulted as
follows: Supervisor Valentino, aye; Councilwoman Russell, aye; Councilwoman Grigorov, aye;
Councilman Klein, aye; Councilman Conley; aye; Councilman Lesser, aye; Councilman Niederkorn,
aye. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item No. 9 - ADOPTION , " LOCAL LAW AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE TO
MODIFY THE REQUIREMENT FOR PLANNING BOARD APPROVAL OF SITE PLAN
MODIFICATION " .
See Attachment #2.
Councilwoman Russell - We have two resolutions before the board . One was passed out to the
oard this evening . The other resolution was included in the packet . We need to clarify which
esolution we are passing .
Supervisor Valentino - The resolution the board received tonight is the one we need to pass .
Councilman Klein - Is the wording the same?
Councilwoman Russell - No .
Councilman Lesser - Section A ( i) refers to construction . Section D refers to enlargement . What is
the difference ?
Attorney Barney - There is no difference . They are both limitations . Both limits need to be satisfied .
RESOLUTION NO. 190 - RESOLUTION ADOPTING A LOCAL LAW AMENDING THE ZONING
ORDINANCE TO MODIFY THE REQUIREMENT FOR PLANNINGBOARD APPROVAL OF SITE
PLAN MODIFICATION.
WHEREAS, a resolution was duly adopted by the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca for a
public hearing to be held by said Town Board on December 11 , 2000, at 6:30 p. m. to hear all
interested parties on a proposed local law entitled "A LOCAL LAW AMENDING THE TOWN OF
ITHACA ZONING ORDINANCE TO MODIFY THE REQUIREMENT FOR PLANNING BOARD
APPROVAL OF SITE PLAN MODIFICATION'; and
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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 t
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
WHEREAS, pursuant to Part 617 of the Implementing Regulations pertaining to Article 8 (State
Environmental Quality Review Act) it has been determined by the Town Board that adoption of said
proposed local law would not have a significant effect upon the environment and could be processed
without further regard to SEAR; and
WHEREAS, the Town Planning Board, after due consideration has recommended adoption of
such local law effecting such rezoning; and
WHEREAS, the matter was submitted for review to the Tompkins County Department of
Planning pursuant to New York State General Municipal Law Sections 239- 1 and/or 239-m, and such
Department issued its opinion that adoption of the proposed local law would not have a significant
deleterious impact on intercommunity, County, and State interests; and
WHEREAS, the Town Board finds it is in the best interests of the Town and its citizens to
adopt the local law; now therefore be it
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca hereby adopts said local law entitl
"A LOCAL LAW AMENDING THE TOWN OF ITHACA ZONING ORDINANCE TO MODIFY T
REQUIREMENT FOR PLANNING BOARD APPROVAL OF SITE PLAN MODIFICATIONS'; a copy
which is attached hereto and made a part of this resolution; and be it further
RESOLVED, that the Deputy Town Clerk is directed to enter said local law into the minutes of
this meeting and in the Local Law Book of the Town of Ithaca, and to give due notice of the adoption
of said local law by publication of such local law or an abstract or summary thereof in the Ithaca
Journal and by filing a copy of said local law with the Secretary of State of the State of New York.
MOVED Councilman Klein, SECONDED Councilwoman Russell. A vote on the motion resulted as
follows: ROLL CALL VOTE: Supervisor Valentino, aye; Councilwoman Russell, aye; Councilwoman
Grigorov, aye; Councilman Klein, aye; Councilman Conley; aye; Councilman Lesser, aye;
Councilman Niederkorn, aye. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item No 12 - Resolution Offering No Value Surplus Items to Challenge Industries.
Supervisor Valentino - This is the disposition of surplus property . It is mainly computers and one
printer. It has no value to the Town , but could be used by Challenge Industries .
Councilwoman Russell - Does the use of " Donation " in the title of the resolution imply that the
equipment has some value ? Normally , you would not donate something without value . It should be
disposition of equipment .
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esolution No. 191 - Disposition and Removal of Equipment.
WHEREAS, the Town of Ithaca owns the following PCs and printer.
Make Model Serial # Year
DEC Celebris 590 842 KA452MNDP 1994
WW 3
Dec PC LPV+ 466 d2 746WW KA429BPJV 1994
6
Dec PC 450D2LP PC744 KA302DL495 1994
Digital Dec PC LPx PC766 KA415SBK8 1994
466d2 5
Cytrix P 120 P120 None 1996
Cytrix P 120 P120 None 1996
Digital DECpc PC736 K4312JZ853 1994
340dxLP
Epson LQ2170 P910A 2NJY038494 1995
Printer
which are no longer needed and have no remaining salvage value beneficial to the town; and
WHEREAS, there would be a cost to the Town to dispose of such equipment by junking it; and
WHEREAS, Challenge Industries, Inc. has offered to remove same at no cost to the Town;
and
WHEREAS, it is the recommendation of the Town Supervisor compliant with Section 318 of
the State Education Law, and Section 104(c), of the General Municipal Law governing disposal of
surplus equipment to seek the approval of this governing Town Board to declare these pieces of
equipment obsolete, and at the same time have them removed by Challenge Industries, now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, the governing Town Board of the Town of Ithaca does hereby declare the said
PCs and printer as obsolete, and accepts the offer of Challenge Industries, Inc. of Ithaca, New York,
to remove same from Town Hall at no cost to the Town.
MOVED Councilman Niederkomn, SECONDED Councilman Conley. A vote on the motion resulted as
follows: Supervisor Valentino, aye; Councilwoman Russell, aye; Councilwoman Grigorov, aye;
Councilman Klein, aye; Councilman Conley; aye; Councilman Lesser, aye: Councilman Niederkom,
aye. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item Flo . 13 - Discussion of Park on East Shore Drive, and Recommendation to the
Aft Planning Board Regarding a Pavilion .
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Supervisor Valentino - Cornell agreed to build a pavilion in the park on East Shore Drive . We hav
had some discussion since then that perhaps it would be more visually pleasing to have benches an
a picnic table .
I am not convinced that the pavilion would obstruct the view . It would be nice to have shelter for
those who enjoy the outdoors , but are allergic to the sun .
Mr. Kanter - The pavilion would not look exactly the way it is shown on the maps provided to the
IDoard .
Mr. Noteboom - It is not the actual pavilion . It is a 12 x 16 foot pavilion that is rectangular shape .
There is no railing on the pavilion .
Supervisor Valentino - The pavilion would sit on the lower portion of the park . People would be able
to look over it and through it .
Councilman Klein - Is the pavilion composed of anything in particular?
Mr. Noteboom - No . It is a nicer roof than a steel roof.
Councilwoman Russell - What is meant by a " seasonal pavilion " ?
Mr. Noteboom - They originally proposed a tent structure . We would be taking it down in the winte
VVe did not want to be doing that each year.
Councilman Lesser - Is there a maintenance problem with pavilion structures? Do we hav
vandalism problems in an open accessible area?
Mr. Noteboom - No . The area is very visible . The maintenance would be sealing the wood each
year.
Councilman Niederkorn - Does it have a concrete pad ?
Mr. Noteboom - Yes .
Councilman Niederkorn - It is a good idea to keep it open . Many people would also like to get out of
the heat or out of a light rain .
Supervisor Valentino - I do not feel it is going to obstruct the view.
Councilwoman Grigorov - It is a small park .
Supervisor Valentino - There is nothing else to do at the park , but sit . It is small .
Councilman Klein - Would we have benches if we do not have the pavilion ?
Mr . Noteboom - We have talked about benches if we did not build a pavilion .
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upervisor Valentino - We could always add benches to the park. It is nice for people to be able to
I t out of the weather,
ouncilman Klein - We could discuss this at our year- end meeting . Mr. Noteboom could bring
pictures of the proposed pavilion . We will not be building the pavilion during the winter.
Mr. Kanter - What would the board like to name the park?
Supervisor Valentino - I liked the name East Shore Park . It gives the designation of where it is
located .
The board agreed to name the park "East Shore Park
RESOLUTION NO. 192 - NAMING OF EAST SHORE DRIVE PARK.
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town of Ithaca Town Board does hereby name the park dedicated
to the Town of Ithaca in conjunction with the Lake Source Cooling Project on East Shore Drive the
"East Shore Park":
A40VED Supervisor Valentino, SECONDED Councilwoman Russell. A vote on the motion resulted as
follows: Supervisor Valentino, aye; Councilwoman Russell, aye; Councilwoman Grigorov, aye;
Councilman Klein, aye; Councilman Conley; aye; Councilman Lesser, aye; Councilman Niederkorn,
ye. Motion carried unanimously.
enda Item No. 14 = Discussion on Monitoring of the Lake Source Cooling Project Status .
Mr. Kanter - We did not include anything in the packet . We received late last week a couple draft
letters that our . consultant , Benchmark , faxed for Councilwoman Russell and I to look at . One of
which is addressed to Cornell . It is asking for more immediate release of data once the data is
validated . The data is not fully available . They found this out when we attended the last data sharing
group . Cornell and their consultants are doing an ongoing data collection and analysis process .
They are only releasing data periodically when they feel that they have already been able to digest
and interpret the data . Our consultant feels it would be more appropriate to make the data more
generally accessible and available before full interpretations and analysis have been performed .
Other people would be able to make their own judgements before Cornell comes out with a statement
about it .
Councilwoman Grigorov - Our consultant should have the information .
Mr. Kanter - There is the question of once our consultant receives the information , it is public
information .
Councilwoman Grigorov - Why would it become public information ?
ttorney Barney - It is under the Freedom of Information Law .
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IIJIr. Kanter - Once the data is obtained and verified that it is legitimate accurate data , it should
made available .
Councilwoman Grigorov - How long is it from when they first verify it to when they release the
information ?
Councilwoman Russell - I understood that they were not going to release it until they came out with a
yearly report . Until then , they were giving us very generalized pictures of what was going on . We do
not understand why we are having a data-sharing group if the data is not being shared .
Mr. Kanter - There is certain data on the Lake Source Cooling web site . Benchmark has described it
as not being the full spectrum of data that is available . It is only very selective data . It is what Cornell
decides that they are ready to provide to the public . Timing is a major issue . The problem
Benchmark has is showing up at a Data Sharing Group meeting and not having seen the data .
Councilman Klein - Is our language strong enough for us to raise this as an issue or is it a " good faith "
situation ?
Councilwoman Russell - The whole committee is a " good faith " situation . We do not have any real
power.
Supervisor Valentino - The data sharing is part of the committee that we are in . We also have our
agreement that we signed with Cornell where they are paying for this consultant . It seems that
should give us some more leverage in being able to get the information . It is different .
Mr. Kanter - The letter Benchmark has drafted officially requests that Cornell make available wha
Benchmark would be looking for at any given point in time . It would be a good step , but I do not know
what Cornell 's reaction to it will be . A letter from the Town Board would be necessary if Benchmark is
still unable to obtain the data they need .
{Councilman Lesser - Is it possible for anyone external from the process to know exactly when data
has been verified and could legitimately be released but may not have been ? Is there any way that
we are going to be able to know if Cornell is not cooperating ?
Mr. Kanter - It might be difficult . This process was meant to be cooperative . We need to rely on
trusting Cornell to a large degree . Benchmark , as they get further into the review process , will be
come more familiar with it when certain types of data are taken and when they are available .
Supervisor Valentino - Benchmark should send their letter. We need to be kept informed .
Attorney Barney - The permit is a 5 year permit . Cornell is probably 3 years into the permit with the
construction and delays . We should emphasize that we would like to take no position , but we also
need to feel that we are getting free access to our information .
Supervisor Valentino - We should take a more general approach at this point . We can take
stronger stand if we are not satisfied with the response .
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ouncilman Klein - To whom is the letter addressed ?
r. Kanter - It is addressed to Patrick McNally . He is the program manager. He has been the
contact for the Data Sharing Group .
Councilman Klein - Should Henry Doney or Hal Craft be sent a copy of the letter?
Supervisor Valentino - It is a good idea .
Councilman Klein - Mr. Doney drafted the Letter of Understanding .
Mr. Kanter - The second letter is addressed to the Department of Environmental Conservation . It is in
regard to the monitoring plan that Cornell submitted to DEC . Benchmark has some observations on
the monitoring plan that they would like to see addressed . It might be too late in terms of DEC's
accepting the proposed monitoring plan . Benchmark felt that it was important to send the comments
to DEC at this point to have it on record . One concern had to do with possible sources of pollution for
heat changes entering the lake from other sources than Lake Source Cooling . They felt it would be
important to have monitoring and data collection at some of those sources . Benchmark also felt it
was important to get more localized specific data at the out fall pipe . They would like to work with
DEC in coming up with a way of defining what would be a statistically significant change . It is not part
of the monitoring plan . DEC has recognized it as an important element to determine fairly soon .
DEC was trying to set up meetings with some of the involved parties .
upervisor Valentino - The letter sounds fine .
ouncilman Lesser - It sounds like a good company . They are doing a good job .
Agenda Item No. 10 - PRESENTATION : Tompkins County on Public Safety Communications
Network.
Barbara Blanchard , Chair of County Communications Capital Projects Committee - We came before
the board about 10 months ago to talk about improving our emergency communications systems. We
would like to give the board a brief update . It is in response to a letter that we sent to Supervisor
Valentino several weeks ago indicating interest in discussing a possible location for our centralized
dispatch facility at the side of the South Hill Fire Station .
We intend to move forward with improvements to the communication systems . We have visited all
towns and villages in Tompkins County . We had a lot of questions come out of the meetings , some
of which we did not have good answers . We had a lot of ideas , suggestions and interest in pursuing
alternatives to improving the communication system . We decided to begin to develop the in -depth
answers that people needed to their questions . We looked at the alternatives . We asked if there are
other systems that we should be considering .
We have contracted with an organization called NYSTEC , New York State Technical Enterprise
Corporation out of Rome , New York . They were selected from a group of 7 possible consultants with
expertise in this subject . We asked them to review our needs analysis and to confirm what we felt
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needed to be done to improve the system . We asked them to look at our demographics and t
geography of Tompkins County . This would enable them to understand the kinds of challenges w
face in dealing with towers and microwave systems . It will allow them to be fully aware of what
are up against . They will also be helping us prepare a performance- based request for proposals .
There are a variety of potential vendors who will respond to our RSP . It will be based on what we
have determined by that time to be the best possible system . This group will also be helping us
prepare our Environmental Impact Statement . A key park of this process is that we have to find a
specific site for our centralized dispatch facility .
Bill Benjamin , TC Administration - Ms . Blanchard has covered the background work . I was assigned
to be the lead person on the project . This has been a project that has layers and layers of different
items that have to be addressed . We learned very early on that almost everyone in Tompkins County
has an opinion about the project . Part of the reason we needed to back up a bit was because we had
a department that was trying to address a long standing problem and was moving quickly towards
addressing it with a particular vendor. It did not reconcile with a lot of different things that the County
government felt was important .
We are asking NYSTEC to come back to us in January 2001 with recommendations for a type of
system that we need based on what our end users told us they needed to have . We asked the
agencies to tell us their needs , and then we can explore the best way to accomplish the needs . It
might turn out to be a towered system . It might be turn out to be satellite , cellular or a ray system .
We need to address those issues before we can decide on a system .
We have started looking into potential tower sites , if we were to go with a tower system . The tow
structure requires more time . It has been going on over the past several months . As part of t
process , we need to determine where we want the consolidated e-911 dispatch center. We hav
several public safety answering points . We have locations at Cornell , Ithaca College , and one for the
balance of Tompkins County . We would like to have it consolidated into one . It takes us out of the
realm of providing dispatch services at the Green Street Central Fire Station . It is not good enough
for all that we need to accomplish . We have 5 active sites that we are considering for the possible
citing of the e-911 dispatch center. There are discussions of whether the current Fire and Disaster
Coordinator's Office should be part of it . We are looking at sites at the airport and existing public
safety building . We are also looking into the South Hill Fire Station .
Early in the process we were alerted by Ms . Blanchard that it is important to make sure the
appropriate governmental jurisdiction is kept aware of what we are doing , especially if it is in their
backyard . The South Hill site offers a number of advantages for us . Its location is such that it gives
us the ability to reach 5 or 6 towers directly . It has the single best location in Tompkins County for
coverage should we have a major disaster. Our discussions with Ithaca College have been very
positive . We are continuing to talk with them . One of our towers in located at Ithaca College . We are
looking at the best way to upgrade the tower.
One challenge with the South Hill site is that it is not large enough . We look at parking and the e-911
center as the County Center for Disaster Preparedness . The location where all central operations
would occur should we have a major disaster. We need to have facilities , space and parking
accommodate our largest need . The space we have at the South Hill site is very tight . We a
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'aving conversations with Ithaca College about other possibilities . At the same time we have asked
ur engineering division to be working with Tony Agner. We would like them to discuss other
onfigurations and other ways it could be used . The center would be behind the South Hill Fire
tation . It would be multiple stories . There is a certain attachment that we would be making . Our
engineering division has expressed a number of concerns that we would need to overcome to use the
site . We have not come to that point . We will be meeting with Ithaca College to see whether or not
there are other possible locations on Ithaca College land that we could use . We are looking at all
possible options . I will keep the board informed as the project moves forward .
My goal is to have our Communications Capital Project look at this and make a determination at their
January 2001 meeting . We want to have the NYSTEC work done on the recommendation for the
type of site at that same January Communications Capital Project Committee meeting . We would
then have the Board of Representatives at its June or July 2001 meeting adopt , approve and
authorize the issuance of an RFP for the larger communications systems . We would tie in this site . I
am trying to move both items parallel . They are separate projects , but are linked together. Our goal
is that if all goes well , the system will be operational in 18 months .
Ms . Blanchard - We are moving quickly . We need to move this project forward . We have transferred
people out of the Sheriff's Dispatch Office into the Fire Coordinator's Office . They will be moving into
the Central Fire Station . , It is a very small space . They have agreed to do so on the promise that this
bigger consolidation is going to happen ,
t would be helpful for us to know how best the Town of Ithaca would like us to keep in touch . It is
oing to have to be better than at a monthly Town Board meeting .
ouncilman Niederkorn - I have been in Central Fire Station . It is not very large . Could the facility on
South Hill be described ? How many people would be there at any one time? What would take place
in the multi -story building ?
Mr. Benjamin - The building would have 6 consoles . There would be 5 staff working there at any one
time . It is a 24 hour, 7 days per week, 365 days per year operation . The purpose behind
consolidated dispatch is that you bring all dispatch services together. Ms . Blanchard mentioned we
are bringing the first group together after the first of the year. We are combining the current fire and
EMS dispatch services located on Green Street and the Sheriff's Department dispatch located on
Warren Road . They are being brought together. The two consoles we have operating at Green
Street will be increased to three . The Ithaca Police Department will trail about 6 months . It is a
simple matter of space . We have to take our time with it . When the Ithaca Police Department comes
on line , the calls are doubled . There will be training rooms . There has to be staff eating areas .
We will be doing cross training during the month of January . When the Sheriff's dispatchers first
come down to Central Fire Station , each console will be doing exactly what they were doing prior to
December 31St. Then cross training will start . Legalistically it is the only way we would be able to do
it short of pulling everyone off and trying to do off site training while keeping the operation going . It
was going to be a nightmare to do so . Initially there will be discrete side by side operations . By the
end of January , all the dispatch personnel that are assigned to do fire , EMS and Sheriff will be doing
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the same thing . There will be a dispatcher title responsible for and know how to receive and respo
-to any issue or emergency .
Councilman Niederkorn - Would there be large dishes , towers and antennae?
Mr. Benjamin - No . We would use a fiber link or a microwave link . We have asked NYSTEC to
investigate which method would be best . Most people are not aware that cellular 911 calls by State
Law had to go to the New York State Police . This caused delay . Since it was in State Law, the
cellular companies were very reluctant to transfer the calls automatically to our PSAP location for fear
of liability . We created a local law that allowed all cellular 911 calls to come to our PSAP . It would
remove the interim step .
Ms . Blanchard - There were reports that the connection with State Police was sometimes lost ,
Mr. Benjamin - In the Tompkins County 2001 budget , the funding has been allocated for moving
forward on the dispatch center. We are down to making the good decisions about location . A big
challenge is that the Fire Disaster Coordinator's Office is responsible for the maintenance of all
mobile radio systems that are in all fire and police vehicles in Tompkins County. It currently takes
place near the airport. There is a good argument that can be made that says this should be in the
same location as the Dispatch Center. If we were to do so , it would increase the space needed at the
Dispatch Center ,
Councilman Lesser - What would be the approximate size of this structure ? What is the approxima
square footage , the number of stories and parking spaces?
Ms . Blanchard - The maximum size of the building would be 10 ,000 to 13 , 000 square feet .
Councilman Lesser - Would it be a two-story building ?
Ms . Blanchard - It would depend on the site . The South Hill site demands a multi-story building .
Other sites would not require multi-story buildings .
Councilwoman Russell - Would this be taking the place of the facility that was possibly being located
near the airport?
Ms . Blanchard - This would not be taking the place of that facility . Another responsibility of the
Communications Capital Projects Committee is relocating the DOT facility from its current location to
a more appropriate site . Originally we discussed having the 911 center and the DOT facility together
on that site . It turns out it is not a very good idea . There are many reasons why the Hanshaw Road
site is not a good location for the 911 center. They are compatible uses , but there are other factors
that do not make it very desirable .
Councilman Klein - How many parking spaces would be needed ?
Ms . Blanchard - Training 's and emergencies would bring in the largest amount of traffic . We wou
need about 35 parking spaces to accommodate everyone that would be there at one of those times .
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ouncilman Klein - There would need to be a lot of intermunicipal agreements drafted if the site is on
outh Hill . Would the County be subject to our Town Planning Board review? Would we have an
pportunity to agree to site plan ?
Ms . Blanchard - We have always been very cooperative with the City . The Library went through City
Site Plan Review. It was a gentleman 's agreement that we would do it . We were cooperative . We
do not have to , but we like to .
Mr. Benjamin - In the spirit of good relations , we would want to go through site plan approval . We will
go through the environmental impact review . Each municipality that a tower would be cited would
have an opportunity to review it .
Supervisor Valentino - I am concerned that if we build the facility, we also need to consider future
needs of the South Hill Fire Station . I would not want to build something that would limit natural
growth we might need in fire protection for South Hill .
Ms . Blanchard - Brian Wilbur is an intrical part of our project . He attends all the meetings . Mr. Wilbur
is part of the site review process .
Councilman Conley - It would be helpful for the committee to meet with Town Staff and the
Supervisor. They would be more helpful in understanding the problems .
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r. Walker - I was appointed as the Town representative to the County Emergency Planning Group .
r. Noteboom and I were both involved with the project last year.
Councilman Conley - The County should keep in contact with Supervisor Valentino .
Supervisor Valentino - I would want communication with the Planning and Zoning Departments from
the beginning . It would eliminate any problems with zoning or site plan .
Mr. Benjamin - The decision about whether or not South Hill is going to be the dispatch site will occur
within 6 weeks .
Ms . Blanchard - We will decide by the process of elimination . We will be eliminating other sites from
consideration .
Supervisor Valentino - We will work with the County so that we do not run into problems .
Mr. Benjamin - I appreciate the opportunity of being able to come before the board .
Additional Agenda Item No. 1 - PRESENTATION : Mark Leathers Playground Review .
Mark Leathers , Leather and Associates - We are a local design firm . We volunteer to build
playgrounds throughout the United States and in some foreign countries . We recently completed Fall
Creek School playground .
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live on Hickory Place on South Hill . The Town is building lacovelli Park with a small playgroun
structure . I talked with Mr. Noteboom about possibly assisting and working with the Town on buildin
the playground . I would like to be involved in the project . I would like to have a community buil
playground .
I have put together a quick design based on plans that have already been done . My initial goal was
to be within the same price range . I would like to be able to get the price lower than what was initially
proposed .
Mr. Noteboom - I did speak with the Public Works Committee . Mr. Leathers' proposal is that the
Town buys the material . He would provide the free labor. I have put together a plan . It seems to be
workable . The Town had preliminary design .
Mr. Leathers - I tried to keep the design the same size .
Councilman Klein - Would a community based design be done?
Mr. Leathers - The design is 2 , 600 square feet .
Mr. Noteboom - Mr. Leathers designed off the conceptual designs of the Town . He put together
numbers based on Town numbers . We did not want the play areas to overwhelm the park.
Mr. Leathers - There are certain rules we need to follow for safety. I have put together the worst ca
scenario for the Town . There are many efforts that we can use to save money .
Councilman Lesser - The equipment would be $30 , 000 .
Mr. Leathers - Yes . We might be able to get the cost down to about $20 , 000 . Realistically , it would
probably be about $25 , 000 .
Councilman Klein - Does it include materials and labor?
Mr. Leathers - The rough plan is that hopefully the Town would be willing to prepare the site . I would
organize a 3 day build to get people in the community to help build . It is a small project , so we would
not need a lot of help . This proposal also includes a pavilion . It would fit within the same scope .
Mr. Noteboom - We currently have $64 , 000 in our capital budget .
Supervisor Valentino - Would this complete everything that needs to be done for the park?
Mr. Noteboom - Yes . It appears very workable . They are about the estimates we had if we built the
playground our self , including the labor.
Councilwoman Russell - How much would the community be involved with the design ?
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r. Leathers - I based the design on the drawings I have seen . I am not sure if the community has
een involved with the design . I am willing to ask the community for their input .
Mr. Noteboom - The conceptual design was presented to the public . We are not talking about Mr.
Leathers changing the designs . He would be building the conceptual design the Town came up with .
Councilwoman Grigorov - Do we have a copy of the conceptual design ?
Mr. Noteboom - It is saved on a computer. A student intern did the playground structure .
Mr. Leathers - We do meet all basic standards . The design before did not have that covered .
Councilman Klein - Public Works suggested that Mr. Noteboom put this on the agenda . It seems like
a different opportunity. This would involve the neighborhood . We may get more out of this .
Supervisor Valentino - How long do we have to make a decision ?
Mr. Noteboom - We would not build until spring . I do not know what Mr. Leathers' schedule is .
Mr. Leathers - We can complete the project once the design is complete . We could do it late spring ,
or early summer.
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r. Kanter - Is there other work remaining at the park?
r. Noteboom - We have some grading work to do .
Supervisor Valentino - Does the board want time to consider this?
Councilwoman Grigorov - I would like to consider it . We can put it on a future agenda .
Councilman Klein - Are there any legal implications in terms of buying materials?
Mr. Leathers - We would provide a list of materials .
Mr. Carvill - It is only the construction material that is being purchased at $30 , 000 . The actual
construction of the play structure will be done with contributed (volunteer) community labor. With this
consideration , does this purchase present the Town with more flexible non -competitive purchasing
authority?
Attorney Barney - General Municipal Law , Section 103 and 104 addresses the consideration of
equipment purchases aggregating more than $ 101000 .
Councilman Niederkorn - Is it different from what the School Board does when they build play
structures ?
Attorney Barney - I do not know what School Boards do . The same laws bind them .
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Mr. Leathers - The Fall Creek School received money from local fund raising . We have stri
specifications on a lot of the materials . It can limit where the materials can come from .
Councilman Klein - It was not public money . They were outside the bidding laws . We are
constrained by the bidding laws .
Councilwoman Russell - The ground surfacing is Fibar. It is only available through certain suppliers .
Attorney Barney - This is a project for more than $20 , 000 .
Mr. Noteboom - When we rebuild a road , we do not go out and buy asphalt . We buy it from State and
County bids .
Mr. Carvill - The vendors would need to be State qualified .
Supervisor Valentino - The board is interested in the idea . We would like to figure out how we could
bring this together. We can put this on the agenda in January .
Mr. Noteboom - What about liability with the volunteers?
Mr. Leathers - Usually , they are included under someone's insurance policy during the construction .
Sometimes they get their own policy .
Councilman Niederkorn - Could we have a recommendation from the Public Works Committee?
Councilman Klein - We met in December. We wanted Mr. Noteboom to bring it to the Town Boar
The Public Works Committee was supportive of it .
Agenda Item No 15 - Set Public Hearing Date for LOCAL LAW ESTABLISHING THE PARTIAL
TAX EXEMPTION FOR REAL PROPERTY OWNED BY PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES.
Supervisor Valentino - The public hearing is set for January meeting at 6 : 30 p . m .
Attorney Barney - The title should be changed to , " LOCAL LAW INCREASING THE INCOME
LIMITATIONS FOR THE PARTIAL TAX EXEMPTION FOR REAL PROPERTY OWNED BY
PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES " .
RESOLUTION NO. 193 - PUBLIC HEARING DATE — "LOCAL LAW INCREASING THE INCOME
LIMITATIONS FOR THE PARTIAL TAX EXEMPTION FOR REAL PROPERTY OWNED BY
PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES".
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Deputy Town Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to advertise
for a public hearing to be held at the next regular meeting of the Town Board on Monday, January 8,
2001 at 6:30 p. m. , in order that the Town Board may consider a "LOCAL LAW INCREASING THE
INCOME LIMITATIONS FOR THE PARTIAL TAX EXEMPTION FOR REAL PROPERTY OWNED B
PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES. "
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OVED Councilwoman Russell, SECONDED Councilman Niederkom. A vote on the motion resulted
s follows: Supervisor Valentino, aye. Councilwoman Russell, aye; Councilwoman Grigorov, aye;
Councilman Klein, aye; Councilman Conley; aye; Councilman Lesser, aye; Councilman Niederkom,
aye. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item No . 16 - Set Public Hearing Date for LOCAL LAW INCREASING THE PARTIAL
TAX EXEMPTION FOR REAL PROPERTY OWNERS BY PERSONS WITH LIMITED INCOMES
WHO ARE 65 YEAR OF AGE AND OVER.
Supervisor Valentina - The public hearing is set for the January meeting at 6 :45 p . m .
Attorney Barney - This title should be changed as well . It should state , " LOCAL LAW INCREASING
THE INCOME LIMITATIONS FOR THE PARTIAL TAX EXEMPTION FOR REAL PROPERTY
OWNERS BY PERSONS WITH LIMITED INCOMES WHO ARE 65 YEARS OF AGE AND OVER"
RESOLUTION NO. 194 - PUBLIC HEARING DATE — "A LOCAL LAW INCREASNG THE INCOME
LIMITATIONS FOR PARTIAL TAX EXEMPTION FOR REAL PROPERTY OWNED BY PERSONS
WITH LIMITED INCOMES WHO ARE 65 YEARS OF AGE OR OVER".
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Deputy Town Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to advertise
for a public hearing to be held at the next regular meeting of the Town Board on Monday, January 8,
2001 at 6:45 p. m. , in order that the Town Board may consider a "LOCAL LAW INCREASING THE
AIUVCOME LIMITATIONS FOR PARTIAL TAX EXEMPTION FOR REAL PROPERTY OWNED BY
IERSONS WITH LIMITED INCOMES WHO ARE 65 YEARS OF AGE OR OVER. "
A40VED Councilman Lesser, SECONDED Councilman Conley. A vote on the motion resulted as
follows: Supervisor Valentino, aye; Councilwoman Russell, aye; Councilwoman Grigorov, aye;
Councilman Klein, aye; Councilman Conley; aye; Councilman Lesser, aye; Councilman Niederkom,
aye. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda item No. 17 - Consider Resolution to Confirm Option with Cornell University and the
Sale of the For Town Hall at 126 East Seneca Street.
Supervisor Valentino - There are two alternatives before the board .
Attorney Barney - The difference between the two resolutions is Section 2 on Page 2 of Alternative 1 ,
there is additional language where we specify the obligations of the Town under the contract . The
language is omitted in the other resolution . I recommend Alternative 1 .
Councilwoman Russell - Why does Alternative 1 mention the survey and Alternative 2 does not?
Attorney Barney - Alternative 2 does not include the additional language .
Councilman Lesser - What prompted this? is this something that Come ( ( indicated that they were
Iftready to do ?
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supervisor Valentino - Yes . There is a letter in our packet from Cornell .
Attorney Barney - The original deal with the option was to be confidential until their Board of Trustees
had acted on it .
Councilman Lesser - Is the permissive referendum required to have 5% of the voters in the last
gubernatorial election ? What happens if we receive that number of petitioners?
Attorney Barney - The petition would need to be filed within the next 30 days , assuming the Town
adopts the resolution . It would trigger an election in the next 60 to 75 days . We would need to hold a
special election for the Town of Ithaca to determine if the residents approve the adoption of the
resolution .
Councilman Klein - What are the milestones of the cash payments that we receive? Which ones
would we keep?
Attorney Barney - We have an additional cost of $5 ,000 . It is applied to the purchase price if they
exercise the option . Starting November 1St , the Town received another $5 , 000 to be applied to the
purchase price if the option is exercised . The Town is also receiving $ 1 , 500 a month commencing on
November 1St that is not applied to the purchase price . They can extend the option on June 1 , 2001
for another year by continuing to make the payments.
Councilman Klein - The $ 1 , 500 payments are not applied towards the purchase .
Attorney Barney - They are not applied towards the purchase with one exception . If we are request
to demolish the building , and we cannot complete the demolition because of problems , then the Iasi
$3 , 000 is given back to Cornell . The resolution before the board is to accept the option , but it also
includes the authorization to sell to Cornell should Cornell exercise the option . It also includes the
authorization to demolish the building should it be necessary to comply with the terms of the option
Councilman Klein - We have $ 10 , 000 in escrow. Is the $ 10 , 000 the Town 's to keep if the deal does
not go through ?
Attorney Barney - The money would be the Town 's to keep if Cornell chose to walk away after the
board approved it .
Councilman Klein - We would get an additional $ 10 , 000 on July 1 , 2001 if Cornell decided to extend
the option .
Attorney Barney - Yes . The Town keeps the money as long the Town performs their responsibilities .
Councilman Niederkorn - Was the earlier presentation from Historic Ithaca focused on something
specific?
Councilman Klein - The SEAR determination deals with historic aspects of the building . There w
some concern about the demolition being opposed .
TOWN BOARD PAGE 25 DECEMBER 11 , 2000
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upervisor Valentino - Our research and Historic Ithaca's research is very clear that the building does
of have historic significance .
Nr. Carvill - Cornell has sent us an additional $3 , 000 of reimbursement against the utilities and an
advance of January and February .
Resolution No. 195 - SEQR: Sale and Possible Demolition of Former Town Hall Building at 126 East
Seneca Street, Ithaca , NY. See Attachment #3.
WHEREAS, this action is the sale and possible demolition of the former Town Hall at 126 East
Seneca Street, Ithaca, New York, including the adoption of a resolution authorizing such sale and
demolition and initiating the procedure for a permissive referendum regarding said sale as required by
Section 90 of the Town Law and demolition as required by Section 220 of the Town Law; and
WHEREAS, this is a Type I action pursuant to 6 NYCRR Part 617 for which the Town of Ithaca
Town Board is the Lead Agency and the only Involved Agency for the environmental review with
respect to the sale and possible demolition of the former Town Hall property; and
WHEREAS, the Town Board, at its regular public meeting held on December 11 , 2000, has
reviewed and accepted as adequate the Full Environmental Assessment Form, Parts I and I/ for this
action;
RESOLVED, that the Town of Ithaca Town Board hereby makes a negative determination of
environmental significance in accordance with the New York State Environmental Quality Review Act
or the above referenced action as proposed and, therefore, an Environmental Impact Statement will
not be required.
MOVED Councilwoman Russell, SECONDED Councilman Lesser. A vote on the motion resulted as
follows: Supervisor Valentino, aye; Councilwoman Russell, aye; Councilwoman Grigorov, aye;
Councilman Klein, aye; Councilman Conley; aye; Councilman Lesser, aye; Councilman Niederkom,
aye. Motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 196 - RESOLUTION RATIFYING THE EXECUTION OF AN OPTION
AGREEMENT WITH CORNELL UNIVERSITY FOR THE SALE OF THE FORMER TOWN HALL AT
126 EAST SENECA STREET. See Attachment #4.
At a regular meeting of the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca, Tompkins County, New York,
held at the Town Hall, at 215 North Tioga Street, Ithaca, New York, in said Town, on December 11 ,
2000, at 5:30 p. m. o 'clock p. m. revailing time.
The meeting was called to order by Supervisor Valentino, and upon roll being called, the
following Town Board Members were present:
Supervisor Catherine Valentino
Councilwoman Mary Russell
Councilwoman Carolyn Grigorov
Councilman David Klein
TOWN BOARD PAGE 26 DECEMBER 11 , 2000
APPROVED - APPROVED - APPROVED - DECEMBER 29, 2000 - APPROVED - APPROVED - APPROVED
Councilman Edward Conley
Councilman William Lesser
Councilman Thomas Niederkorn
WHEREAS, the Town of Ithaca has acquired and renovated the former US Post Office building
at 215 North Tioga Street, Ithaca, New York, for use as a Town Hall; and
WHEREAS, such work has been substantially completed and the Town is now using the new
facilities for its Town Hall and, as a consequence, no longer needs the former Town Hall at 126 East
Seneca Street, Ithaca, New York (the "Building') for any Town purpose; and
WHEREAS, the Town has made efforts to sell the Building over the last year without success;
and
WHEREAS, Cornell University ("Cornell') and the Town Supervisor have negotiated an option
agreement pursuant to which Cornell would have an option to acquire the Building and agrees during
the period of the option to make certain payments that would reimburse the Town for its operating
costs of retaining the Building until Cornell has determined whether it will choose to exercise its
option; and
WHEREAS, a copy of the option agreement negotiated with Cornell and signed by Cornell and
the Town Supervisor (conditional on approval by the Town Board) has been presented to an
reviewed by the Town Board; and
WHEREAS, the sale of the Building and fulfillment of the other requirements of the opti
agreement to be fulfilled by the Town have been determined to be a `Type I Action " pursuant to the
regulations of the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation promulgated pursuant
to the State Environmental Quality Review Act and the laws and regulations of the Town of Ithaca,
the implementation of which as proposed, the Town Board has determined, will not result in any
significant environmental effects; and
WHEREAS, it is now desired to approve the execution of such option agreement and to
authorize the sale of the Building in accordance with the terms of such option agreement should
Cornell determine to exercise its option thereunder;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca as follows:
Section 1 . The Town of Ithaca hereby approves the execution by the Town Supervisor of an
option agreement with Cornell pursuant to which Cornell is granted an option to acquire from the
Town the premises known generally as 126 East Seneca Street, Ithaca, New York for a purchase
price of $315, 000 for a period ending June 1 , 2002, and pursuant to which Cornell makes certain
payments to the Town to preserve the option for its entire period, all of which is more particularly set
forth in the option agreement presented to this meeting.
Section 2, The Town Board of the Town of Ithaca, subject to the contingencies set forth in th
option agreement and this resolution and other contingencies relating to obtaining necessa
TOWN BOARD PAGE 27 DECEMBER 11 , 2000
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pprovals including, if a referendum is held, the approval of the voters of the Town of Ithaca, hereby
uthorizes the sale of the 126 East Seneca Street property to Cornell University as set forth in such
ption agreement, and further authorizes the undertaking of all of the obligations set forth in said
option agreement, including without limitation, the preparation of a survey, obtaining and delivering all
closing papers, and, if required, demolition of the building prior to transfer, all of said actions being
authorized pursuant to Sections 64 and 220 of the Town Law.
Section 3. The officers of the Town, including the Town Supervisor, Director of Engineering,
Director of Planning, Town Clerk, and Attorney for the Town are hereby authorized to take such
actions as they deem necessary or appropriate to complete the sale of the Building if Cornell
exercises its option and to carry the intent of this resolution.
Section 4. Within 10 days after this adoption of this resolution by the Town Board, the Town
Clerk shall, as set forth in Section 90 of the Town Law, post and publish a notice which shall set forth
the date of the adoption of this resolution and contain an abstract of this resolution, concisely stating
the purpose and effect thereof. Such notice shall specify that such resolution was adopted subject to
a permissive referendum.
Section 5. This resolution shall take effect immediately, unless a referendum is requested, in
which event it shall take effect, if approved at such referendum, upon such approval.
Section 6. This resolution is adopted subject to a permissive referendum pursuant to Town
aw Sections 64 and 220.
This resolution was therefore duly adopted.
MOVED Councilwoman Grigorov, SECONDED Councilman Klein. A vote on the motion resulted as
follows: ROLL CALL VOTE: Supervisor Valentino, aye; Councilwoman Russell, aye; Councilwoman
Grigorov, aye; Councilman Klein, aye; Councilman Conley; aye; Councilman Lesser, aye;
Councilman Niederkorn, aye. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item No. 18 - Consent Items.
RESOLUTION NO. 197 (a) - 197 (m) - CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS.
BE IT RESOLVED, that the governing Town Board of the Town of Ithaca hereby approves
and/or adopts the resolutions for Consent Agenda Items No. 18 (a) — 18 (m) as presented.
MOVED Supervisor Valentino, SECONDED Councilman Lesser. A vote on the motion resulted as
follows: Supervisor Valentino, aye; Councilwoman Russell, aye; Councilwoman Grigorov, aye;
Councilman Klein, aye; Councilman Conley; aye; Councilman Lesser. aye; Councilman Niederkorn,
aye. Motion carried unanimously.
a . Town Board Minutes - 11 /9/2000 .
TRESOLUTION NO. 197 (a) - APPROVAL OF TOWN BOARD MINUTES — 1119100.
TOWN BOARD PAGE 28 DECEMBER 11 , 2000
APPROVED - APPROVED - APPROVED - DECEMBER 29, 2000 - APPROVED - APPROVED - APPROVED
WHEREAS, the Deputy Town Clerk has presented the minutes for the regular meeting held o
,November 9, 2000 to the governing Town Board for their review and approval for filing; and
WHEREAS, the governing Town Board has reviewed the said minutes; now therefore be it
RESOLVED, that the governing Town Board does hereby approve for filing the minutes for the
regular meeting on November 9, 2000 as written.
f40VED Supervisor Valentino, SECONDED Councilman Lesser, A vote on the motion resulted as
follows: Supervisor Valentino, aye; Councilwoman Russell, aye; Councilwoman Grigorov, aye;
Councilman Klein, aye; Councilman Conley; aye; Councilman Lesser, aye; Councilman Niederkom,
aye. Motion carried unanimously.
b. TOWN OF ITHACA WARRANTS .
RESOLUTION NO. 197 (b) - TOWN OF 1THACA WARRANTS.
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 sal
vouchers in total for the amounts indicated.
VOUCHER NO. 2720 — 2887 General Fund $ 132, 749. 56
General Part- Town Fund $ 9, 022. 35
Highway Fund $ 146, 671 . 64
Water Fund $ 877421 . 82
Sewer Fund $ 23, 364. 68
Capital Project- Town Hall $ 19, 887. 92
Risk Retention Fund $ 172. 00
Street Lighting $ 1 , 102. 99
Total Vouchers $ 420, 392. 9
.MOVED Supervisor Valentino, SECONDED Councilman Lesser. A vote on the motion resulted as
follows: Supervisor Valentino, aye; Councilwoman Russell, aye; Councilwoman Grigorov, aye;
Councilman Klein, aye; Councilman Conley; aye; Councilman Lesser, aye; Councilman Niederkorn,
aye . Motion carried unanimously.
CS BOLTON POINT WARRANTS .
RESOLUTION NO. 197 c - BOLTON POINT WARRANTS.
TOWN BOARD PAGE 29 DECEMBER 11 , 2000
APPROVED - APPROVED - APPROVED - DECEMBER 29; 2000 - APPROVED - APPROVED - APPROVED
WHEREAS, the following numbered vouchers for the Southern Cayuga Lake Intermunicipal
1q,ater 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 No. 671 - 734 $ 143,222. 42
MOVED Supervisor Valentino, SECONDED Councilman Lesser. A vote on the motion resulted as
follows: Supervisor Valentino, aye; Councilwoman Russell, aye; Councilwoman Grigorov, aye;
Councilman Klein, aye; Councilman Conley; aye; Councilman Lesser, aye; Councilman Niederkorn,
aye. Motion carried unanimously.
d . NYS Association of Towns 2001 Training School & Annual Meeting .
Supervisor Valentino - Are any board members interested in attending ? We need to make
reservations soon .
Councilman Lesser - I have classes and it is difficult for me to get away .
ANIL
upervisor Valentino - Each year the programs get better. Councilman Conley has not been in a
hile .
Councilman Niederkorn - I am interested in attending .
Councilwoman Russell - It is an opportunity to make connection with other board members around
the area .
RESOLUTION NO. 197 (d) - NYS ASSOCIATION OF TOWNS 2001 TRAINING SCHOOL &
ANNUAL MEETING.
WHEREAS, the NYS Association of Towns will be holding their 2001 Training and School and
Annual Meeting on February 18-21 , 2001 in New York City; and
WHEREAS, the attendance at said Training School and Annual Meeting by various Town
Officials, Department Heads and employees will benefit the Town of Ithaca by providing additional
schooling for these said individuals; now therefore be it
RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby approves the attendance of the following individuals
at the NYS Association of Towns 2001 Training School and Annual Meeting to be held in New York
City on February 18-21 , 2001 ; and be it further
TOWN BOARD PAGE 30 DECEMBER 11 , 2000
APPROVED - APPROVED - APPROVED - DECEMBER 2912000 - APPROVED - APPROVED - APPROVED
RESOLVED, the Town Board also approves the payment for overnight lodging; the registratio
fees; meals ' and travel on the cooperative municipal bus for each individual attending the sai
Training School and Annual Meeting.
Attendee: Catherine Valentino, Town Supervisor
Alfred F. Carvill, Town Budget Officer
Lisa Titti, Network Specialist
Edward Conley, Councilman
Thomas Niederkorn, Councilman
MOVED Supervisor Valentino, SECONDED Councilman Lesser. A vote on the motion resulted as
follows: Supervisor Valentino, aye; Councilwoman Russell, aye; Councilwoman Grigorov, aye;
Councilman Klein, aye; Councilman Conley; aye; Councilman Lesser, aye; Councilman Niederkorn,
aye. Motion carried unanimously.
e. Approval of Floating Holiday for 2001 .
RESOLUTION NO. 197 (e) - APPROVAL OF FLOATING HOLIDAY FOR 2001 .
WHEREAS, the annual poll of town employees to determine their preference for the 2001
floating holiday has been completed; and
WHEREAS, the employees of Town Hall, Highway, and SCLIWC have all voted for Monda
December 24, 2001 as their preference for the floating holiday; now therefore be it
RESOLVED, the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca hereby approves the date of Monday,
December 24, 2001 as the floating holiday for the Town of Ithaca employees for the year 2001 .
MOVED Supervisor Valentino, SECONDED Councilman Lesser. A vote on the motion resulted as
follows: Supervisor Valentino, aye; Councilwoman Russell, aye; Councilwoman Grigorov, aye;44
Councilman Klein, aye; Councilman Conley; aye; Councilman Lesser, aye; Councilman Niederkom'.
aye. Motion carried unanimously.
f. Schedule of Town Board Meetings for Year 2001 .
RESOLUTION NO. 197 f - SCHEDULE OF YEAR 2001 TOWN BOARD MEETINGS.
BE IT RESOLVED, that the governing Town Board of the Town of Ithaca hereby adopts the
following schedule of meetings for the Town Board for the year 2001 : The Town of Ithaca Town
Board meets the first Monday, following the first Tuesday of each month, with the exceptions of those
meetings related to the budget, year end, and conflicts of holidays.
Monday, January 8th
Monday, February 12th
Monday, March 12th
TOWN BOARD PAGE 31 DECEMBER 11 , 2000
APPROVED - APPROVED - APPROVED - DECEMBER 29, 2000 - APPROVED - APPROVED - APPROVED
onday, April 9th
onday, May 7th
Monday, June 11th
Monday, July 9th
Monday, August 13th
Monday, September 10th
THURSDAY, October 4th
THURSDAY, November 8th
Monday, December 10th
Monday, December 31St
And be it further
RESOLVED, that all such meetings will be scheduled to commence at 5:30 p. m. , except the
December 31St meeting that will begin at 10:00 a . m.
MOVED Supervisor Valentino, SECONDED Councilman Lesser. A vote on the motion resulted as
follows: Supervisor Valentino, aye; Councilwoman Russell, aye; Councilwoman Grigorov, aye;
Councilman Klein, aye; Councilman Conley; aye; Councilman Lesser, aye; Councilman Niederkorn ,
ye. Motion carried unanimously.
Holiday Tree Pick-Up Date .
RESOLUTION NO. 197 (q) - HOLIDAY TREE PICK UP.
WHEREAS, the Town of Ithaca Highway Department will be picking up holiday trees for the
residents of the Town of Ithaca; now therefore be it
RESOLVED, that on January 16, 2001 , the Highway Department will pick up holiday trees for
the residents of the Town of Ithaca .
MOVED Supervisor Valentino, SECONDED Councilman Lesser. A vote on the motion resulted as
follows: Supervisor Valentino, aye; Councilwoman Russell, aye; Councilwoman Grigorov, aye;
Councilman Klein, aye; Councilman Conley; aye; Councilman Lesser, aye; Councilman Niederkorn,
aye. Motion carried unanimously.
h . Accounting Voucher Submission Dates.
RESOLUTION NO. 197 (h) - YEAR 2001 PROCESSING VOUCHERS/INVOICES DEADLINE
DA TES.
TOWN BOARD PAGE 32 DECEMBER 11 , 2000
APPROVED - APPROVED - APPROVED - DECEMBER 29, 2000 - APPROVED - APPROVED - APPROVED
WHEREAS, in order to facilitate a more efficient and timely method for processin
vouchers/invoices for the monthly abstracts it is necessary to establish a deadline for submission
vouchers/invoices by vendors, staff, and other service people; and
WHEREAS, the Accounting Department has determined that approximately one week is
needed to properly prepare the vouchers/invoices for approval of the Town Board at their monthly
meeting; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, the Town Board does hereby adopt the following schedule for the year 2001 as
the last date by all vendors, staff, and other service people to submit vouchers/invoices to the
Accounting Department for presentation to the Town Board on the Abstract Date:
Processing Voucher/Invoice Deadline Dates: "For Abstract Date:
Wednesday, December 27, 2000 Monday, January 8, 2001
Wednesday, January 31, 2001 Monday, February 12, 2001
Wednesday, February 28, 2001 Monday, March 12, 2001
Wednesday, March 28, 2001 Monday, April 9, 2001
Wednesday, April 25, 2001 Monday, May 7, 2001
Wednesday, May 23, 2001 Monday, June 11 , 2001
Wednesday, June 27, 2001 Monday, July 9, 2001
Wednesday, August 1 , 2001 Monday, August 13, 2001
Wednesday, August 29, 2001 Monday, September 10, 2001
Wednesday, September 26, 2001 Thursday, October 4, 2001
Wednesday, October 24, 2001 Thursday, November 8, 2001
Wednesday, November 28, 2001 Monday, December 10, 2001
"Abstract date is synonymous with Town Board meeting date.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, vouchers/invoices must be submitted no later that 12:00 p. m.
on the Processing Voucher/Invoice Deadline Date; and it be further
RESOLVED, any emergency or extraordinary vouchers/invoices will be considered as deemed
appropriate by the Chief Fiscal Officer and the Budget Officer,
MOVED Supervisor Valentino, SECONDED Councilman Lesser. A vote on the motion resulted as
follows: Supervisor Valentino, aye. Councilwoman Russell, aye; Councilwoman Grigorov, aye;
Councilman Klein, aye; Councilman Conley; aye; Councilman Lesser, aye; Councilman Niederkorn,
aye. Motion carried unanimously.
i . Budget Transfers .
RESOLUTION NOw 197 (i) - BUDGET TRANSFERS AMENDMENTS AND MODIFICATIONS.
WHEREAS, consistently, the Town Supervisor and the Town Budget Officer review all under
and over expended revenues and expenditures annually for the operating year ending December 3
2000; and
TOWN BOARD PAGE 33 DECEMBER 11 , 2000
APPROVED - APPROVED - APPROVED - DECEMBER 29, 2000 - APPROVED - APPROVED - APPROVED
WHEREAS, this review has disclosed that certain budgeted revenues and expenditures
1equire transfers, amending, or modification; and
WHEREAS, these findings are detailed for this Governing Town Board's review, discussion,
and approval; and now therefore be it
GENERAL TOWNWIDE FUND
ACCOUNT DESCRIPTION AMOUNT
FROM (DEBIT)
A2610 FINES, FEES & FORFEITED BAILS $203, 422. 44
TOTAL EXCESS REVENUE 2113. 422. 44
TO (CREDIT)
TOWN BOARD
A1010, 410 CONFERENCE & MILEAGE 60. 85
JUSTICES
A 1110. 400 CONTRACTUAL 792. 00
A 1110. 408 POSTAGE 848. 52
A1110, 410 CONFERENCE & MILEAGE 845.25
A 1110. 415 TELEPHONE 592. 11
A 1110. 420 CONTRACTUAL 30. 50
A 1110. 482 NYS FEES, FINES & COLLECTIONS 149, 504. 00
SUPERVISOR
A 1220. 400 CONTRACTUAL 463. 72
A 1220. 420 POSTAGE 190. 00
ACCOUNTING
A 1316.200 EQUIPMENT 199. 00
A 1316. 408 POSTAGE 122. 01
TAX COLLECTION
A 1330. 408 POSTAGE 157. 17
BUDGET
A 1340. 420 DUES & PUBLICATIONS 75. 00
TOWN CLERIC
A 1410. 102 OVERTIME 210. 89
A 1410. 408 POSTAGE 983. 27
TOWN BOARD PAGE 34 DECEMBER 11 , 2000
APPROVED - APPROVED - APPROVED - DECEMBER 29, 2000 - APPROVED - APPROVED - APPROVED
A 1410. 420 DUES & PUBLICATIONS 230. 25
ATTORNEY
A 1420. 400 CONTRACTUAL 3, 254. 69
PERSONNEL
A 1430. 420 DUES & PUBLICATIONS 5. 00
A 1430. 421 EMPLOYEE EDUCATION 6. 00
A 1430. 423 EMPLOYMENT ADS 917.24
A 1430. 429 MANAGEMENT PROGRAMS 123. 78
ELECTION MACHINE CUSTODIANS
A1450, 402 ELECTION INSPECTORS 2, 835. 34
A 1450. 403 ELECTION MACHINE CUSTODIANS 966. 15
RECORDS MANAGEMENT
A 1460. 425 LAW PUBLICATIONS & LIBRARY 271 . 65
BUILDING/TOWN HALL
A 1620.200 EQUIPMENT 11147970
A 1620.241 FURNITURE & FURNISHINGS 8, 162. 09
A 1620. 242 SECURITY SYSTEM 262. 73
A 1620. 409 UTILITIES 11217. 44
A1620. 410 ELECTRIC 17, 444. 70
A 1620. 411 MECHANICAL MAINT & REPAIRS 224. 80
A 1620. 412 BLDG & GROUNDS MAINTENANCE 21266, 64
CENTRAL COMMUNICATIONS
A 1650. 410 TELEPHONES 2, 029, 17
CENTRAL STOREROOM
A 1660. 400 CONTRACTUAL 4, 738. 59
CENTRAL PRINTING & MAILING
A 1670. 403 COPIER SUPPLIES 853. 31
A 1670. 404 COPIER LEASE 676. 68
CENTRAL DATA PROCESSSING
A 1680. 401 MAINTENANCE & REPAIRS 192. 75
TRAFFIC STUDY
A3310. 400 CONTRACTUAL 98. 31
SUPERINTENDENT OF HIGHWAYS
A5010. 400 CONTRACTUAL 345. 04
TOWN BOARD PAGE 35 DECEMBER 11 , 2000
APPROVED - APPROVED - APPROVED - DECEMBER 29, 2000 - APPROVED - APPROVED - APPROVED
HIGHWAY GARAGE
A5132. 200 EQUIPMENT 30. 97
A5132. 408 POSTAGE 107. 98
TOTAL OVER EXPENDED EXPENDITURES 203, 422. 44
GENERAL PART TOWN FUND
ACCOUNT DESCRI TION AMOUNT
FROM (DEBIT)
B2110 ZONING FEES 2r218,
TOTAL EXCESS REVENUE 2,218. 72
TO (CREDIT)
CENTRAL STOREROOM
B 1660. 400 CONTRACTUAL 59. 95
CENTRAL PRINTING & MAILING
B 1670. 403 COPIER SUPPLIES 339. 35
B 1670. 404 COPIER LEASE 11175. 83
ZONING
68010. 401 LEGAL ADS 192. 99
B8010. 404 VEHICLE MAINTENANCE 84. 91
B8010. 409 PRINTING, FILM, . . . SPECIFIC 38. 41
B8010. 450 GASOLINE 188. 15
PLANNING
B8020. 420 DUES & PUBLICATIONS 139. 13
TOTAL OVER EXPENDED EXPENDITURES 2, 218, 72
HIGHWAY FUND
ACCOUNT DESRIPTION AMOUNT
FROM (DEBIT)
DB2300 SERVICES OTHER GOVERNMENTS 8, 001 , 85
DB2680 INSURANCE RECOVERIES 13, 397. 97
TOWN BOARD PAGE 36 DECEMBER 11 , 2000
APPROVED - APPROVED - APPROVED - DECEMBER 29, 2000 - APPROVED - APPROVED - APPROVED
TOTAL EXCESS REVENUE 21 . 399. 82
TO (CREDIT)
TOWN ATTORNEY
DB1420. 400 ATTORNEY 954. 69
TRANSPORTATION
DB5110, 100 REGULAR 11 489, 68
DB5110. 450 GASOLINE 61599. 38
MACHINERY
DB5130. 460 VEHICLE MAINTENANCE 6, 792. 53
DB5130. 461 TOOLS & SUPPLIES 708. 56
BRUSH & WEED
DB5140. 102 OVERTIME 111 . 93
DB5140. 400 CONTRACTUAL 945. 83
DB5140. 401 SAFETY EQUIPMENT& UNIFORMS 801 . 04
DB5140. 440 SAFETY & TRAINING 1 , 750. 00
SNOW REMOVAL
DB5142. 450 GASOLINE, OIL , DIESEL FUEL 777. 58
EMPLOYEE FRINGE BENEFITS
DB9050. 800 UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE 468. 00
TOTAL OVER EXPENDED EXPENDITURES 21 39 .22
WATER FUND
ACCOUNT DESCRIPTION AMOUNT
FROM (DEBIT)
F1032 WATER BENEFIT UNITS 605. 99
F2148 PENALTIES 4, 365. 56
F2680 INSURANCE RECOVERIES 801 . 11
TOTAL EXCESS REVENUE 5 772. 6
F1420. 400 ATTORNEY 3829. 38
F1680. 491 SOFTWARE 2, 500. 00
F1680. 491 SUPPORT SERVICES 11281 . 24
F1910. 400 UNALLOCATED INSURANCE 1 , 378. 25
F8310. 200 EQUIPMENT 21000. 00
a
TOWN BOARD PAGE 37 DECEMBER 11 , 2000
APPROVED - APPROVED - APPROVED - DECEMBER 29, 2000 - APPROVED - APPROVED - APPROVED
F8340. 200 EQUIPMENT 15, 000. 00
F8340. 250 WYCOFF ROAD WATER MAIN 6, 532. 98
TOTAL UNEXPENDED EXPENSES 32, 521 . 85
TOTAL TRANSFERS 38,294. 51
FROM (CREDIT)
CENTRAL PRINTING & MAILING
F1670. 403 COPIER SUPPLIES 568. 65
F1670. 404 COPIER LEASE 1 , 175. 81
ADMINISTRATION
F8310. 100 REGULAR 193. 64
TRANSMISSION/DISTRIBUTION
F8340. 101 REGULAR USE OF HIGHWAY LABOR 8, 576. 77
F8340. 102 OVERTIME 54. 98
F8340. 420 DUES & PUBLICATIONS 335. 25
F8340. 450 GASOLINE 598. 30
F8340. 470 REPAIRS TO WATER LINES 3,260. 71
F8340. 471 SCHEDULED LINE MAINTENANCE 736. 74
F8340. 480 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS 2, 723. 82
F8340. 485 WATER TANK SECURITY FENCING 21880. 00
TRANSMISSIONIDISTRIBUTION
F8350. 472 SCLIWC WATER CHARGES 14, 921 . 11
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
F9030. 800 SOCIAL SECURITY 1 , 772. 89
F9060. 800 GROUP HEALTH INSURANCE 495. 84
TOTAL OVER EXPENDED EXPENDITURES 38.294. 51
SEWER FUND
ACCOUNT DESCRIPTION AMOUNT
FROM (DEBIT)
G 1030 SEWER BENEFIT UNITS 779. 42
G2128 PENALTIES 2, 334, 03
G2680 INSURANCE RECOVERIES 763. 10
TOTAL EXCESS REVENUE 3, 876.55
TOWN BOARD PAGE 38 DECEMBER 11 , 2000
APPROVED - APPROVED - APPROVED - DECEMBER 29, 2000 - APPROVED - APPROVED - APPROVED
G8110. 200 EQUIPMENT 21000. 00
G 1680. 491 SOFTWARE 5, 000, 00
G1680, 495 SUPPORT SERVICES 4 , 531 . 26
G 1910. 400 UNALLOCATED INSURANCE 240. 33
G8120. 486 NORTHEAST SEWER REHAB 91574. 10
TOTAL UNEXPENDED EXPENDITURES 21 L345* 6
TOTAL TRANSFERS 25,222.24
TO (CREDIT)
CENTRAL PRINTING & MAILING
G 1670. 403 COPIER SUPPLIES 554. 28
G 1670. 404 COPIER LEASE 11175. 81
ADMINISTRATION
G8110. 408 POSTAGE 0. 33
SANITARY SEWERS
G8120. 200 EQUIPMENT 10, 465. 25
G8120. 404 VEHICLE MAINTENANCE 193. 87
G8120. 420 DUES & PUBLICATIONS 15.25
G8120. 480 REPAIRS & MAINTENANCE 11 , 052. 45
G8120. 482 VILLAGE OF CAYUGA HEIGHTS 11765, 00
TOTAL OVER EXPENDED EXPENDITURES 25,222.24
CAPITAL PROJECT FUND
(RENOVATION & CONSTRUCTION OF TOWN HALL)
ACCOUNT DESCRIPTION AMOUNT
FROM (DEBIT)
H 1 - 1620.200 UNCOMMITTED CAPITAL FUNDS 13, 663. 74
H 1 - 1620. 222 HVAC CONTRACT 3, 411 , 90
TOTAL UNDER EXPENDED EXPENDITURES 17. 075m64
TO (CREDIT)
H 1 - 1620. 204 ARCHITECTURAL FEES 11856, 53
H1 - 1620. 205 CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION 2. 344 . 31
H1 - 1620, 210 GENERAL CONSTRUCTION CONTRT 7, 649. 20
H 1 - 1620. 214 LANDSCAPING 34. 94
TOWN BOARD PAGE 39 DECEMBER 11 , 2000
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H 1 - 1620. 223 ELECTRICAL CONTRACT 5, 190. 66
TOTAL OVER EXPENDED EXPENDITURES 174075.64
CAPITAL PROJECT FUND
(WARREN ROAD WATER MAIN PROJECT}
ACCOUNT DESCRIPTION AMOUNT
FROM (DEBIT)
H5-8340. 200 WATER MAIN CONTRUCTION 3. 890. 32
TOTAL UNDER EXPENDED EXPENDITURES 3x89a32
TO (CREDIT)
H5-8340. 201 ATTORNEY 3, 890. 32
TOTAL OVER EXPENDED EXPENDITURES 3. 890. 32
CAPITAL PROJECT FUND
HIGHWAY EXCAVATOR ACOUISITION
ACCOUNT DESCRIPTION AMOUNT
FROM (DEBIT)
H6-599 APPROPRIATED FUND BALANCE 652. 56
TOTAL UNEXPENDED FUND BALANCE 652.56
TO (CREDIT)
H6-9901 . 901 INTERFUND TRANSFERS 652. 56
TOTAL OVER EXPENDED EXPENDITURES 652. 56
FIRE PROTECTION FUND
ACCOUNT DESCRIPTION AMOUNT
FROM (DEBIT)
AIL
SF3085 NYS FOREIGN FIRE INS. PREMIUM 10, 413. 87
TOWN BOARD PAGE 40 DECEMBER 11 . 2000
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TOTAL REVENUE 1 !.413. 8?
TO (CREDIT)
SF3410. 490 NYS FOREIGN FIRE INS DISTRIBUTION
CITY OF I THACA 9F985, 92
SF3410. 493 NYS FOREIGN FIRE INS DISTRIBUTION
VILLAGE OF CAYUGA HEIGHTS 427. 95
TOTAL EXPENDITURES 1 !. 413. 87
RESOLVED, that this governing Town Board, approves, authorizes, and directs the Town
Supervisor and Town Budget Officer to record these budget transfers, amendments and modifications
and all other 2000 budgetary changes deemed appropriated and necessary before closing the Town 's
Budget and Accounting Records for the Year Ending December 31 , 2000.
,MOVED Supervisor Valentino, SECONDED Councilman Lesser. A vote on the motion resulted as
follows: Supervisor Valentino, aye; Councilwoman Russell, aye; Councilwoman Grigorov, aye;
Councilman Klein, aye; Councilman Conley; aye; Councilman Lesser, aye; Councilman Niederkorn,
aye. Motion carried unanimously.
j . Consider approval of Commercial Insurance for the Year 2001 .
Resolution No. 197 jj) - Approval of Commercial Insurance for 2001 .
WHEREAS, the Town of Ithaca has had Ithaca Agency for their liability insurance company
since January 1 , 1999; and
WHEREAS, there is no need to request liability insurance proposals for 2001 , because Ithaca
Agency has received quotes from five reputable companies
WHEREAS, the Human Resources Specialist has reviewed the quotes submitted by Ithaca
Agency, and recommends choosing Selective Insurance for the Town 's coverage for 2001 ; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca hereby approves accepting liability
insurance quotes for 2001 from Ithaca Agency; and be it further
RESOLVED, the Town Board approves choosing Selective Insurance as the commercial
insurance carrier for the Town for 2001 , at the quoted $61 , 707. 19; and be it further
RESOLVED, the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca hereby authorizes the Town Supervisor to
enter into an agreement with Ithaca Agency for the 2001 commercial liability insurance coverage .
MOVED Supervisor Valentino, SECONDED Councilman Lesser. A vote on the motion resulted
follows: Supervisor Valentino, aye; Councilwoman Russell, aye; Councilwoman Grigorov, ay
TOWN BOARD PAGE 41 DECEMBER 11 , 2000
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ouncilman Klein, aye; Councilman Conley; aye; Councilman Lesser, aye; Councilman Niederkorn,
ye. Motion carried unanimously.
Consider permanent appointment - Production Manager SCLIWC .
Resolution No. 197 (k) - Regular Appointment Production Manager-SCLIWC,
WHEREAS, Ken Butler has been provisionally filling the Production Manager position at the
Southern Cayuga Lake Intermunicipal Water Commission pending examination; and
WHEREAS, there was a civil service eligible listing for the title of Production Manager; and
WHEREAS, Ken Butler was one of the top three reachable candidates on the listing and was
appointed by SCLIWC at the 1217100 commission meeting; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca does hereby ratify the S. C. L . I. W. C.
permanent appointment of Ken Butler as the Production Manager, with no change in his salary or
benefits; and be it further
RESOLVED, no further action is required if the said successfully completes the required 26-
week probationary period.
9 yOVED Supervisor Valentino, SECONDED Councilman Lesser. A vote on the motion resulted as
ollows: Supervisor Valentino, aye; Councilwoman Russell, aye; Councilwoman Grigorov, aye;
ouncilman Klein, aye; Councilman Conley; aye; Councilman Lesser,. aye; Councilman Niederkorn,
e. Motion carried unanimously.
10 Consider permanent appointment - Distribution Manager SCLIWC .
Resolution No. 197 (1) - Regular Appointment Distribution Manager-SCLIWC.
WHEREAS, Jack Rueckheim has been provisionally filling the Distribution Manager position at
the Southern Cayuga Lake Intermunicipal Water Commission pending examination; and
WHEREAS, there was a civil service eligible listing for the title of Distribution Manager; and
WHEREAS, Jack Rueckheim was one of the top three reachable candidates on the listing and
was appointed by SCLIWC at the 1217100 commission meeting; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca does hereby ratify the S. C. L . I. W. C.
permanent appointment of Jack Rueckheim as the Distribution Manager, with no change in his salary
or benefits; and be it further
RESOLVED, no further action is required if the said successfully completes the required 26-
week probationary period.
TOWN BOARD PAGE 42 DECEMBER 11 , 2000
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MOVED Supervisor Valentino, SECONDED Councilman Lesser. A vote on the motion resulted
follows: Supervisor Valentino, aye; Councilwoman Russell, aye; Councilwoman Grigorov, ay.
Councilman Klein, aye; Councilman Conley; aye; Councilman Lesser, aye; Councilman Niederkor ,
.aye. Motion carried unanimously.
rn . Consider permanent appointment - Distribution Operator Trainee SCLIWC.
Resolution No. 197 (m) - Regular Appointment Distribution Operator Trainee-SCLIWC.
WHEREAS, James Shaff has been provisionally filling the Distribution Operator Trainee
position at the Southern Cayuga Lake Intermunicipal Water Commission pending examination; and
WHEREAS, there was a civil service eligible listing for the title of Distribution Operator Trainee;
and
WHEREAS, James Shaff was one of the top three reachable candidates on the listing and
was appointed by SCLIWC at the 1217100 commission meeting; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca does hereby ratify the S. C. L. I. W. C.
permanent appointment of James Shaff as the Distribution Operator Trainee, with no change in his
salary or benefits; and be it further
RESOLVED, no further action is required if the said successfully completes the required 2
week probationary period.
MOVED Supervisor Valentino, SECONDED Councilman Lesser. A vote on the motion resulted a
follows: Supervisor Valentino, aye; Councilwoman Russell, aye; Councilwoman Grigorov, aye;
Councilman Klein, aye; Councilman Conley; aye; Councilman Lesser, aye, Councilman Niederkorn,
aye. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item No. 19 - Report of Town Committees .
Councilman Lesser - The City is going to be giving a report to the Tompkins County Policy Committee
on December 19th . It is a report on the proposed traffic calming activities and what implications they
think it might have for traffic outside the City . There could be impacts on the Town .
Councilwoman Grigorov - The Intermunicipal Organization for the Watershed has produced the
preliminary report. t have a copy for our library .
Councilman Lesser - It is available on the Internet .
Councilman Klein - We had an extensive Public Works Committee meeting . Our November and
December meetings were combined . We discussed the pavilion on Lake Shore Drive . We discussed
the William and Hannah Pew Trail . Mr. Walker reviewed some of the water and sewer capit
projects . They are projects with items that need to be repaired . We also discussed the constructi
of a new water tower on Mecklenburg Road .
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upervisor Valentino - The appointment to the Environmental Management Council is vacant ,
sually it is the chair of our Conservation Advisory Committee . They have not been able to find
nyone who is able to serve on the committee . Is there a board member interested in serving on the
committee or do we know someone willing to serve on the committee ? The EMC is an important
committee . I read their agendas and minutes every month . The committee meets monthly .
Councilman Klein - Supervisor Valentino , have you been attending the meetings?
Supervisor Valentino - No . 1 read their agendas and minutes .
Councilman Lesser - I would like to attend their next meeting . If I feel it is appropriate and I could be
useful I would be happy to volunteer.
Supervisor Valentino - I can get their newsletter and agenda to Councilman Lesser.
The Town of Ulysses is having a public meeting December 18th at 7 : 00 p . m , in the Trumansburg
Elementary School .
Councilman Conley - Are they going to be asking for water service?
Mr. Walker - They would be a customer of the Town of Ithaca off our West Hill Water System . The
water for West Hill is from the City. It would be from Balton Point if the Integrated Water System goes
t rough .
ouncilman Conley - How much further out would the system have to go from where it ends now?
Mr. Walker - We would need to extend it about 2 miles . The Trumansburg Road water main runs out
to Iradell Road , down Indian Creek Road to the Ulysses Town line .
Councilman Conley - Would it be a hardship for the Town to get involved ?
Mr. Walker - No . The benefit to the Town would be that they would be putting in a pumping station
and a storage tank that would feed back the portion of the Town that has inadequate pressure .
Councilwoman Grigorov - The downside is that there would be more development .
Councilman Conley - There is no cost to the Town .
Supervisor Valentino - We will have financial benefits . We also need to look at the growth impacts .
Mr. Walker - It is a good solution from an engineering standpoint . There are land use problems .
Supervisor Valentino - It might be interesting to go to the presentation . They have been talking
extensively about changes in their zoning ordinance . It would be good to hear their ideas .
TOWN BOARD PAGE 44 DECEMBER 11 . 2000
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Councilwoman Russell - I discussed this issue with a Ulysses Town Board member. They made
clear there was going to be opposition to the zoning . It is not something set in stone .
Attorney Barney - We need to look at our arrangements with the City . I am not sure the Town has a
right to sell water outside the Town .
Mr. Walker - I do not think it is allowed under the existing agreement because of the capacity issues .
We are working with the City on increasing capacity on West Hill to provide our own customers with
adequate pressure .
Supervisor Valentino - We should make the City aware of it .
Councilman Lesser - The City seems to be quite intent on their view of preventive sprawl . We need
to understand what the City expects and come to terms with it . Everything that we want to do impacts
the City .
Supervisor Valentino - It impacts us . The item the City tries to impose on us has an impact on us .
We have been talking with them on a regular basis .
I had a meeting recently with Peggy Williams . We discussed the problems that Stone Quarry Road
residents have with college students speeding up and down the hill and throwing their trash out on
the road . The residents have approached me because they would like to do a clean-up day. I wa
afraid of letting them doing a clean - up day without temporarily closing the road . Ithaca College i
putting it on their calendar for a public service project in the spring .
Ms . Williams and I discussed contributions towards fire protection . I made a different proposal to Ms .
Williams . Ithaca College might be interested in paying for the cost of a fire coordinator for the
volunteers . I would like them to work with us on public input to try to encourage people to become
involved as volunteers . The coordinator would give an annual report to the Town and Ithaca College ,
Ms . Williams was very interested in the proposal . The small amount of money could have a large
impact on saving us money in the budget if we could have more volunteers . I am going to have a
meeting with the Fire Chief and Bob Romanowski , Ithaca College has finally given a positive
response in trying to help with fire protection . We need to have volunteers . The bunkers are not year
round .
It seems as though the City paid fire fighters try to discourage volunteerism . They would like to
strengthen their union . It takes a lot of community support .
Agenda Item No. 20 - Report of Town Officials.
a . Town Clerk/Receiver of Taxes - See Attachment #5
b . Director of Engineering - See Attachment #6
c . Highway Superintendent - See Attachment #7
TOWN BOARD PAGE 45 DECEMBER 11 , 2000
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r. Noteboom - I included background information on the highway facility with my board report . I
ave the upgrade cost . I spoke with Mr. Carvill about possible scenarios of paying for the facility . He
ut together bonding information and one time tax rates for the board .
NAr. Carvill - Mr. Noteboom and I discussed how the Town would pay for the new facility. I checked
vvith the State and our County Real Property Tax Assessor about a one-time assessment to raise the
money at one time to pay for the facility in full . The first column starts with the construction cost of
$ 1 , 500 , 000 . There are shared cost services coming from water and sewer users. The facility would
include water and sewer functions . We estimated $400 , 000 from the sale of Old Town Hall . We
might also have money left from the Town Hall Capital Project Fund and $50 , 000 on . deposit . We are
confident that we would have $300 , 000 to $400 , 000 in reserve . It would give us a net cost to build
the facility at $735 , 000 .
Based upon the 2001 tax rate of $735 , 000 , 000 we came up with a tax rate per thousand of $ 1 . 03 .
This would not impact the general Townwide tax rate . This would be added to the tax bill just for one
year. If we were able to keep the tax rate the same as we did for 2001 , there would be an additional
charge of $ 1 . 03 per thousand . It would not be there the following year. It is allowable for the Town to
do . It raises the money quickly. The Town would have the money to invest over the construction
period .
The other scenario is a bond anticipation note . We would get a five-year ban . The interest rates are
between 4 . 25% and 4 . 75% . They are variable . There is no prediction where the rates would be . The
inks are confident that the bond rates are going to run from 4 . 5% to 5 . 25% . The interest it would
ost us to borrow would be $ 12 , 000 up front the first year. We estimated what that would cost if
Itvery year for the next five years we paid off a bond anticipation note to the taxpayer. Under the
ame $ 100 scenario , the taxpayer would save $ 138 . The Townwide taxpayers would be saving
$229 , 000 to $250 , 000 on the project if the money were raised up front at one time. The other option
is for the Town to save . It is a workable plan . It is making a one-time tax rate more of a viable
solution to approach .
Architectural design and job specifications could be done between now and August 2001 . The
money would come back through the special assessments in January 2002 and prepare for
construction in March 2002 . We could also finance out of fund balance money half of it . A one-time
assessment could be done for the second half . It is the concept in theory of can the Town pay for the
project without going into debt .
Councilman Klein - Mr. Noteboom 's report talks about the need for construction at the Highway
Garage . The Town has many more roads to maintain and a much larger staff. The personnel at the
engineering firm that did the preliminary drawings two years ago have left the firm . We should
consider a new selection process . We have a program and a sketch of what the layout should be .
We need to think about going through the process the first quarter of 2001 . We could still consider
the original consultant .
Councilman Lesser - Do the costs fluctuate a great deal ? Is it possible that some of the cost would
come down ?
TOWN BOARD PAGE 46 DECEMBER 11 , 2000
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Councilman Klein - Mr. Noteboom contacted MRV to see if they would update the figures . They ha
really inflated the figures .
Mr. Noteboom - The market is such that people can be selective because of so much school
construction . It appears that the economy will fall . In another year there might be a different picture .
Councilman Klein - Bidding in 2002 could be less than bidding today . We would see a more
favorable bidding climate in 2002 than we are seeing now.
Councilman Niederkorn - Mr. Noteboom gave Councilman Lesser and I a tour of the facility . It is clear
that we need to do something to bring the facility up to date .
Mr. Noteboom - I made a mistake on the statement , 100 miles of water and sewer lines" . It is 100
miles of water lines and 100 miles of sewer lines .
Supervisor Valentino - It comes down to how much trust the taxpayers put into us . It would certainly
be interesting discussions .
Mr. Canrill - I asked the County about it . It could be indicated clearly that it was a one-time charge
and there was no way the County could put it back on the tax bill again .
d, Director of Planning an See Attachment #8
Mr. Kanter - The Historic Preservation Class presentation is Tuesday , December 12 , 2000 at 7 : 0
p . m . in the boardroom .
Supervisor Valentino - Mr. Kanter is going to be leaving the Town at the end of year. I wish him and
his family the best of luck .
Mr. Kanter - I will be herd for the year-end meeting and luncheon .
e . Director of Building/Zoning = See Attachment #9
Mr. Frost - We had a couple fires this past month . We do a lot of fire safety inspections this time of
year. The number of outstanding complaints is diminishing . We are catching up on a lot of old
complaints that came from the Tompkins County Assessment Office regarding illegal apartments .
f. Human Resources Specialist.
g . Budget Officer .
Mr. Carvill - We have established reserves for parks and open space . The reserves should no longer
be accounted for in the capital projects sector of accounting . The Town Highway Facility reserve and
the Parks and Open Space reserve are now accounted for in the general Townwide fund . They will
remain there until such time the Town takes action to initiate the active project . The replacement
highway equipment has been returned back to the Highway Fund . It is a nationwide change .
TOWN BOARD PAGE 47 DECEMBER 11 , 2000
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Network Records Technician - See Attachment #10
Attorney for the Town .
Attorney Barney - We were not successful in our motion to get the Alfred Eddy Lawsuit against the
Zoning Board of Appeals dismissed . The judge extended the time that the plaintiff could bring their
action . We will have to address it on its merits . We are in the process of doing so .
We had a mediation session on Friday, December 8 , 2000 with Glenn Farr Company for delay
damages they filed against the Town . We looked at things more closely. We felt that the Town
should pay up to $7 , 000 . The claimant put on the table at the same time that they would settle
everything for $20 , 000 . We responded that we would settle everything for $ 10 , 000 . They responded
that they would take $ 12 , 000 . We felt it was a good settlement given the cost of pursuing this . We
had been addressing 7 claims . We worked through 3 claims . The amount seemed reasonable . We
tentatively agreed to it . I need the board 's approval to the agreement .
Mr. Frost - Does the settlement set a precedent for other contractors ?
Attorney Barney - We were quite sensitive to that in our discussions with them . We recognized there
was some merit to the claim . We had an overriding defense that the claims were not timely filed .
Councilwoman Russell - We did get a confidentiality agreement .
ouncilman Lesser - What were the claim damages?
ttorney Barney - There were 7 claims for extra work . There was one claim that the contractor had to
take the pipe several feet along Hanshaw Road . We paid them the unit price for 73 feet . There were
a few situations where they needed to go deeper in the ground . There was some merit to some of
the claims. It would have been nice if they had raised the claims at the time the claims had surfaced
rather than 3 or 4 months later.
Supervisor Valentino - The settlement is reasonable .
Councilman Klein - What is in the confidentiality agreement?
Attorney Barney - Mr. Farr cannot disclose what he was paid . As a practical matter we cannot bar a
contractor from knowing . It does fall under FOIL .
Supervisor Valentino - Mediation and arbitration is rarely set as a precedent under law .
Attorney Barney - I do not want to make the representation that if you file a claim against the Town
that you would get money. I need a resolution ratifying the tentative settlement that was made by the
Deputy Town Supervisor, Director of Engineering , and Attorney for the Town the payment of $ 12 , 000
for full settlement of any claims with Glenn Farr Excavating .
TOWN BOARD PAGE 48 DECEMBER 11 , 2000
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RESOLUTION NO. 198 - REPORT OF TOWN OFFICIALS: ATTORNEY FOR THE TOWN O
I THACA .
BE IT RSOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca ratifies a tentative settlement that
was made by the Deputy Town Supervisor, Director of Engineering, and the Attorney for the Town,
providing for a payment of $ 12, 000 to Glenn Farr Construction, Inc. , in full settlement of any claims
for additional compensation for work on the Warren Road Water Project.
MOVED Councilman Lesser, SECONDED Councilman Klein. A vote on the motion resulted as
follows: Supervisor Valentino, aye; Councilwoman Russell, aye; Councilwoman Grigorov, aye;
Councilman Klein, aye; Councilman Conley; aye; Councilman Lesser, aye; Councilman Niederkorn,
aye. Motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Walker - We will need to do budget transfers to cover the settlement . We have spent $23 , 000 in
legal fees for mediation .
Mr. Carvill - I need authorization from the board to modify the capital project budget and to make
appropriate cash transfers .
RESOLUTION NO. 199 - REPORT OF TOWN OFFICIALS: ATTORNEY FOR THE TOWN.
BE IT RESOLVED, that this governing Town Board directs and authorizes the Town Budge
Officer to record any and all necessary and appropriate budget transfers between the Warren Ro
Water Main Capital Project Fund and the Town Water Fund regarding settlement enclosure payme
of $ 12, 000 to Glenn Farr Construction, Inc. and other appropriate and required expenditures.
MOVED Councilman Klein, SECONDED Councilwoman Grigorov. A vote on the motion resulted as
follows: Supervisor Valentino, aye; Councilwoman Russell, aye; Councilwoman Grigorov, aye;
Councilman Klein, aye; Councilman Conley; aye; Councilman Lesser, aye; Councilman Niederkorn,
aye. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item No. 21 - Review of Correspondence :
a . Parking for Town Residents on Route 34B .
Councilman Klein - The residents should be contacting NYS Department of Transportation .
Mr. Walker - It really is not DOT's problem . It is the people that own houses who do not have parking
on their lots . They are parking on a wide portion of the shoulder that exists . There was an accident a
few months ago where a number of cars were damaged by one car .
Councilwoman Grigorov - Could they develop parking on their own lots ?
Mr. Walker - No . The houses are along the edge of the road bank . There is a railroad track an
houses on the apposite side of the railroad track . One house does have a parking area . The on
problem is that it is very steep going dawn . It is difficult to get up in the wintertime . The Village
TOWN BOARD PAGE 49 DECEMBER 11 , 2000
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ayuga Heights does own the lot across the road from these parcels . They are storing their wood
I ips on the lot . I discussed the problem with Mr. Cross . He did not feel the board would be
terested in building the residents a parking area .
Mr. Noteboom - This issue has been raised before . They have not had any progress with the State .
This letter and petition was sent to the State . They are aware of the situation .
Councilwoman Grigorov - What could the Town do?
Mr. Walker - It is illegal to park on the pavement on the Town of Ithaca roads . The State is not going
to approve parking on a State Highway. They do not want the liability exposure . The State would be
extending beyond their right-of-way if they were to extend the road . The right-of-way would need to
be expanded .
Supervisor Valentino - We need to contact the State .
Aaenda Item No . 22 - Authorizing Long Term Disability Insurance Coverage,
Supervisor Valentino - The Personnel Committee feels it is cost effective to offer this to our
employees at no cost .
Mr, Carvill - This is effective January 1 , 2001 , but it is not in the budget .
tervisor Valentino - Mrs . Drake might have it in her budget . We can check on it .
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esolution No. 200 - Approval of Long Term Disability Insurance.
WHEREAS, the Personnel Committee has reviewed the option of providing full time
employees with the additional benefit of Long Term Disability Coverage; and
WHEREAS, the Human Resources Specialist has reviewed with Ithaca Agency the quotes for
the said coverage, and recommends choosing MetLife as the carrier, at the quoted cost of $0. 41 per
$ 100 of payroll for the $6, 000 maximum monthly benefit; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca does hereby approve of providing Long
Term Disability coverage for the full time employees effective January 1 , 2001 ; and be it further
RESOLVED, the Town Board approves of choosing MetLife as the insurance carrier for the
coverage at the rate of $0. 41 per $ 100 of payroll; and be it further
RESOLVED, the Town Board authorizes the Town Supervisor to enter into agreement for the
said coverage.
MOVED Councilman Lesser, SECONDED Councilman Conley. A vote on the motion resulted as
follows: Supervisor Valentino, aye; Councilwoman Russell, aye; Councilwoman Grigorov, aye;
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Councilman Klein, aye; Councilman Conley; aye; Councilman Lesser, aye; Councilman Niederkor
oye. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item No . 23 - EXECUTIVE SESSION .
Notion made by Councilwoman Russell , seconded by Councilwoman Grigorov to enter into an
Executive Session to discuss a personnel matter, land acquisition and potential litigation . Carried
unanimously . The Board entered Executive Session at 9 : 15 p . m .
Motion made by Councilwoman Russell , seconded by Councilman Lesser to resume regular session .
Carried unanimously. The Board resumed regular session at 9 : 55 p . m .
Agenda Item No. 32 - Adiournment:
As there was no further business to come before the Town Board , a motion was made by
Councilwoman Grigorov , seconded by Councilman Conley to adjourn . Carried unanimously .
Supervisor Valentino adjourned the meeting at 9 : 57 p . m .
Respectfully submitted ,
Deborah Kelley ,
Deputy Town Clerk
NEXT SPECIAL MEETING - December 29 , 2000 at 10 : 00 a . m .
* NEXT REGULAR MEETING — January 8 , 2001 at 5 : 30 p . m .
* * Minutes Transcribed by Carrie L. Whitmore .
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Town of Ithaca Town Board Requirement for Planning Board Approval of Site Plan
Modifications.
3. Precise location (street address, road intersections, prominent landmarks, etc. or provide map:)
Townwide
Tax Parcel Number: N/A
4. Is proposed action :
NEW? EXPANSION? MODIFICATION/ALTERATION ? _X (Amendment of Ordinance)
5. Describe project briefly: (Include project purpose, present land use, current and future construction plans, and other relevant items):
Enactment of a local law amending the Town of Ithaca Zoning Ordinance to modify the requirement for Planning Board approval of
site plan modifications. The proposed local law would add provisions to Section 46-b of the Zoning Ordinance which include
thresholds by which to make a determination as to whether proposed modifications to site plans require review and approval by the
Planning Board.
(Attach separate sheet(s) if necessary to adequately describe the proposed project. )
_ Amount of land affected : N/A
itially (0-5yrs) Acres (6- 10yrs) (> 10 yrs) Acres
. How island zoned presently? N/A
8. Will proposed action comply with existing zoning or other existing land use restrictions?
Yes—X_ NO If no, describe conflict briefly : (Will bean amendment of existing Zoning regulations)
9. Will proposed action lead to a request for new:
Public Road? YES NO X Public Water? YES NO X Public Sewer? YES NO X
10. What is the present land use in the vicinity of the proposed project? Residential Commercial
Industrial Agriculture Park/Forest/Open Space Other
Please Describe : N/A
11 . Does proposed action involve a permit, approval, or funding, now or ultimately from any other governmental agency
(Federal, State, Local ?) YES NO X
If yes, list agency name and permit/approval/funding :
12 . Does any aspect of the proposed action have a currently valid permit or approval ? YES NO
If yes, list agency name and permit/approval. Also, state whether it will require modification. N/A
I CERTIFY THAT THE INFORMATION PROVIDED ABOVE IS TRUE TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE
Applicant/Sponsor Name (Print or Type) : Catherine Valentino, Supervisor, Town of Ithaca
Signature and Date :
ATTACHMENT # 1
PART II - ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT (To be completed by the Town ; Use attachments as necessary)
Does proposed action exceed any Type I threshold in 6 NYCRR, Part 617. 12 or Town Environmental Local Law?
YES NO X If yes, coordinate the review process and use the full EAF.
Will proposed action receive coordinated review as provided for unlisted actions in 6 NYCRR, Part 617.6
YES NO X If no, a negative declaration may be superseded by another involved agency, if any.
C. Could proposed action result in any adverse effects associated with the following:
( Answers may be handwritten, if legible)
Cl . Existing air quality, surface or groundwater quality, noise levels, existing traffic patterns, solid waste production
and disposal, potential for erosion, drainage or flooding problems? Explain briefly :
None anticipated.
C2. Aesthetic, agricultural, archaeological, historic, or other natural or cultural resources? Community or
neighborhood character? Explain briefly:
None anticipated.
C3. Vegetation or fauna, fish, shellfish, or wildlife species, significant habitats, unique natural area, wetlands, or
threatened or endangered species? Explain briefly:
None anticipated.
C4. The Town 's existing plans or goals as officially adopted, or a change in use or intensity of use of land or other
natural resources? Explain briefly :
None anticipated.
C5. Growth, subsequent development, or related activities likely to be induced by the proposed action ? Explain briefly:
None anticipated.
C6. Long term, short term , cumulative, or other effects not identified in C1 -05? Explain briefly :
None anticipated.
C7. Other impacts (including changes in use of either quantity or type of energy) Explain briefly :
None anticipated.
D. Is there, or is there likely to be controversy related to potential adverse environmental impacts?
YES NO X If yes, explain briefly: See Attached.
E. Comments of staff _X CB., other attached. (Check as applicable.)
PART III - DETERMINATION OF SIGNIFICANCE ( To be completed by the Town of Ithaca)
Instructions : For each adverse effect identified above, determine whether it is substantial, large, important, or otherwise significant.
Each effect should be assessed in connection with its (a) setting(i .e. urban or rural); (b) probability of occurring; (c) duration ; (d)
irreversibility; (e) geographic scope, and (f) magnitude. If necessary, add attachments or reference supporting material . Ensure that
the explanations contain sufficient detail to show that all relevant adverse impacts have been identified and adequately address.
Check here if you have identified one or more potentially large or significant adverse impacts which MAY occur. Then
proceed directly to the full EAF and/or prepare a positive declaration .
X Check here if you have determined, based on the information and analysis above and any supporting documentation, that
the proposed action WILL NOT result in any significant adverse environmental impacts AND provide on Attachments as
necessary the reasons supporting this determination .
Town of Ithaca Town Board
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Name of Lead Agency Pr per' s Signature(If different from Responsible Officer)
Catherine Valentino, Supervisor
Name & title of Responsible Officer In Lead Age—n�cy- Signature of Contributing Preparer
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DOS-239 (Rev. 11 /99) ( 1 )
TOWN OF ITHACA
LOCAL LAW NO . 6 OF THE YEAR 2000
A LOCAL LAW AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE
TO MODIFY THE REQUIREMENT FOR PLANNING BOARD APPROVAL
OF SITE PLAN MODIFICATIONS
Be it enacted by the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca as follows :
Section 1 . The Zoning Ordinance of the Town of Ithaca as readopted, amended , and
revised effective February 26 , 1968 , and subsequently amended, be further amended as follows :
A . Subdivision 4 of Section 46-b of said Ordinance is amended to read as follows :
"4 . If at any time subsequent to the approval of the final site plan, the owner shall wish
to change the site plan as approved, an application with the revised site plan
prepared in accordance with the requirements of this ordinance shall be submitted.
to the Planning Board for the Planning Board ' s approval . In reviewing such
application for a modified site plan the Planning Board shall have all of the powers
it has with respect to reviewing an original application for site plan approval and
shall hold a public hearing on said application for modification of the site plan and
shall make its decision on same within the time limits set forth with respect to an
original site plan application. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Planning Board
approval of a modification shall not be required
(a) If the modification does not involve
(i) construction of an addition of more than 1 ,000 square feet of enclosed
space whether on one or more stories; nor
construction or relocation of more than 3 parking spaces nor
construction or relocation of any parking spaces to an area that is not
adjacent to the original planned parking area; nor
construction, alterations, or renovations affecting the exterior of a
building or the site anticipated to cost more than $20,000 . 00; nor
(iv) construction, alterations, or renovations of the interior of a building
involving a change in occupancy or use; nor
(v) enlargement of an existing or previously approved building that
involves an increase of square footage of more than 15 % of the
existing square footage of the existing or previously approved
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building; nor
(vi) reduction of an existing or previously approved building that involves
a decrease of square footage of more than 15 % of the existing or
previously approved building; nor
(vii) alteration of traffic flows and access nor a significant increase in the
volume of traffic; nor
(viii) a significant (in the judgment of the Director of Planning) change in
the aesthetic appearance of any structure or site plan element
including landscape and lighting details from that presented at the
time of the prior approval; nor
(ix) a change in the impacts of the project on surrounding properties, such
as an increase in noise, water run-off, light illumination, or
obstructions to views; nor
(x) violation of any express conditions (including, without limitation,
buffer zones, setbacks, and similar restrictions) imposed by the
Planning Board in granting prior site plan approval, or
(b) If the modification does not involve a movement or shift of a location of one
or more buildings more than two feet laterally or six inches vertically from
the location or elevation shown on the final site plan where
(i) such shift does not alter proposed traffic flows or access; and
(ii) such shift does not directly violate any express conditions (including,
without limitation, buffer zones, setbacks, etc.) imposed by the
Planning Board in granting prior site plan approval .
The numerical criteria for the exceptions from the requirement of obtaining Planning
Board approval are an aggregate maximum (i.e. if a 700 square foot addition is
constructed without obtaining Planning Board approval pursuant to paragraph (a)(i)
above, construction of a second addition larger than 300 square feet would require
Planning Board approval of a modified site plan).
This waiver of the requirement of Planning Board approval is not intended to permit
construction in violation of any other provision of this Ordinance including setback,
side yard, and similar regulations, nor the requirement to obtain building permit in
those circumstances when otherwise required by the terms of this Ordinance or by
the Building Code .
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(Complete the certification in the paragraph that applies to the filing of this local law and
strike out that which is not applicable.)
1 . (Final adoption by local legislative body only.)
I hereby certify that the local law .annexed hereto, designated as local law No. - - - - - _ - - - - - - 6 _ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - _ - - - of 20. 00
of the (£�� }�t > (cTown)(�dii)aag� iof - - - - - - - - _ _ ITHACA_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - — was duly passed by the
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2. (Passage by local legislative body with approval , no disapproval or repassage after disapproval
by the Elective Chief Executive Officer*.)
I hereby certify that the local law annexed hereto, designated as local law No. - - - - - - - - _ - - - -- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - of 20. - - - - -
of the (County)(City)(Town)(Village) of - - - _ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -- - - - _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ was duly passed by the
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(Name of Legislative Body)
disapproval) by the _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ and was deemed duly adopted on _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ 20_
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in accordance with the applicable provisions of law.
3. (Final adoption by referendum .)
I hereby certify that the local law annexed hereto, designated as local law No . - - - - - _ - - - - - - - - - - - - - . . . . . . _ of 20- - - - - -
of the (County)(City)(Town)(Village) of - - - - - - _ - - - - - - - - - - _ - - - - - - - - - - - _ _ - - - - - - - - - - - -
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(Elective Chief Executive Officer*) °n- - - - - - - - - 0- Such local law was submitted
to the people by reason of a (mandatory)(permissive) referendum, and received the affirmative vote of a majority of
the qualified electors voting thereon at the (genera l)(special)(annual) election held on _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 20 _ _ _ , in
accordance with the applicable provisions of law.
4. (Subject to permissive referendum and final adoption because no valid petition was filed requesting
referendum .)
I hereby certify that the local law annexed hereto, designated as local law No. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
(County)(City)(Town) (Village) - - - - -
of the of - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ of 20- - - - - -
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_ _ _ on - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 20 _ _ _ , Such local law was subject to
(Elective Chief Executive Officer *)
permissive referendum and no valid petition requesting such referendum was filed as of _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 20L _ - _ , in
accordance with the applicable provisions of law.
* Elective Chief Executive Officer means or includes the chief executive officer of a county elected on a county -
wide basis or, if there be none, the chairperson of the county legislative body, the mayor of a city or village, or
the supervisor of a town where such officer is vested with the power to approve or veto local laws or ordinances .
(2)
A demolition, or a proposed demolition, of an existing building, or of a previously
approved building on a previously approved site plan, is a modification of a site
plan. "
Section 2 . Applicability . This local law shall apply to all areas of the Town of Ithaca
outside the Village of Cayuga Heights .
Section 3 . Partial Invalidity . If any provision of this law is found invalid by any court of
competent jurisdiction, such invalidity shall not affect any other provisions of this local law which
shall remain in full force and effect .
Section 4 . This local law shall take effect upon its filing with the Secretary of State or ten
days after publication of this local law or an abstract or summary of same in the Ithaca Journal ,
whichever is later.
Date of Posting : Wednesday , December 13 , 2000
Date of Publication : Friday , December 15 , 2000
Deborah Kelley ,
Deputy Town Clerk
Town of Ithaca
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S. (City local law concerning Charter revision proposed by petition .)
I hereby certify that the local law annexed hereto, designated as local law No . _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ of 20- - - - - -
of the City of - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - having been submitted to referendum pursuant to the provisions of
section (36)(37) of the Municipal Home Rule Law, and having received the affirmative vote of a majority of the
qualified electors of such city voting thereon at the (special)(general) election held on _ _ _ _ __ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 20 _ _ _ _
became operative . '
6. (County local law concerning adoption of Charter.)
I hereby certify that the local law annexed hereto, designated as local law No. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ of 20- _ _ _ _ _
of the County of _ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - _ _ _ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - _ State of New York, having been submitted to the electors
at the General Election of November - - - _ - - - - - - - - - _ - - - - - - - - 20- - . . , pursuant to subdivisions 5 and 7 of section 33 of the
Municipal Home Rule Law, and having received the affirmative vote of a majority of the qualified electors of the cit-
ies of said county as a unit and a majority of the qualified electors of the towns of said county considered as a unit
voting at said general election, became operative.
(If any other authorized form of final adoption has been followed , please provide an appropriate certification.)
I further certify that I have compared the preceding local law with the original on file in this office and that the same
is a correct transcript therefrom and of the whole of such original local law, and was finally adopted in the manner in-
dicated in paragraph- - - - - I - - - - - - above.
_ Clerk of theX�it3Sgrls➢6t}48iiifidy own or 1
or officer designated by local legislative body
(Seal). - _ Date : DECEMBER 12 , 2000
(Certification to be executed by County Attorney, Corporation Counsel, Town Attorney, Village Attorney or
other authorized attorney of locality.)
STATE OF NEW YORK
COUNTY OF TOMPKINS
I, the undersigned, hereby certify that the foregoJAT c ains the correct text and that all proper proceedings
have been had or taken for the enactment of the e e hereto
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AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING AND PUBLICATION
I , Deborah Kelley , being duly sworn , say that I am the Deputy Town Clerk of the Town of Ithaca ,
Tompkins County, New York that the following notice has been duly posted on the sign board of the
Town Clerk of the Town of Ithaca and the notice has been duly published in the official newspaper,
(Ithaca Journal) :
PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE : " LOCAL LAW AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE TO MODIFY
THE REQUIREMENT FOR PLANNING BOARD APPROVAL OF SITE PLAN MODIFICATIONS ".
Location of Sign Board Used for Posting : Town Clerk's Office
215 North Tioga Street
Ithaca , NY 14850
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Date of Posting : MONDAY, NOVEMBER 27 , 2000
Date of Publication : WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 29, 2000
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PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE , that the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca will hold a PUBLIC
HEARING Monday, December 11 , 2000 , at 6 :30 o'clock p .m . , at the Town Hail , 215 North Tioga
Street, Ithaca , New York, in order to consider a "LOCAL LAW AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE
TO MODIFY THE REQUIREMENT FOR PLANNING BOARD APPROVAL OF SITE PLAN
#MODIFICATIONS ; and
PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE , all citizens at the forementioned time and place shall be
afforded the opportunity to voice their approval or opposition to the said local law. Copies of said
proposed local law are available for review at the Town Clerk's office at the above address ; and
PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE , individuals with visual impairments, hearing impairments ,
or those having other special needs will be provided with assistance as necessary upon request,
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Baring .
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Town Board Meeting 12/11100
Agenda Item No. 8
SEQR: Proposed Local Law Amending the Zoning Ordinance
to Modify the Requirement for Planning Board Approval
of Site Plan Modifications
Resolution No. 189
WHEREAS, this action is the enactment of a local law amending the Town of Ithaca Zoning
Ordinance to modify the requirement for Planning Board approval of site plan modifications;, and
WHEREAS, said proposed local law would add provisions to Section 46-b of the current Town
of Ithaca Zoning Ordinance specifying when Planning Board approval of site plan modifications shall
not be required, and
WHEREAS, this is an unlisted action for which the Town of Ithaca Town Board is legislatively
determined to act as Lead Agency in environmental review with respect to the enactment of local laws;
and
WHEREAS, the Town Board, at a public hearing held on December 11 , 2000, has reviewed
and accepted as adequate the Short Environmental Assessment Form, Parts I and II for this action;
RESOLVED, that the Town of Ithaca Town Board hereby makes a negative determination of
environmental significance in accordance with the New York State Environmental Quality Review Act
for the above referenced action as proposed and, therefore, neither a Full Environmental Assessment
Form, nor an Environmental Impact Statement will be required.
MOVED : Councilwoman Grigorov
SECONDED: Councilman Conley
VOTE : Supervisor Valentino, aye ; Councilwoman Russell, aye ; Councilwoman Grigorov, aye;
Councilman Klein, aye ; Councilman Conley; aye; Councilman Lesser, aye; Councilman Niederkorn,
aye. Motion carried unanimously.
Deborah Kelley, Deputy Town Verk
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TOWN BOARD MEETING — 12/11/00
AGENDA ITEM NO. 9
RESOLUTION ADOPTING A LOCAL LAW AMENDING THE
ZONING ORDINANCE TO MODIFY THE REQUIREMENT FOR PLANNING
BOARD APPROVAL OF SITE PLAN MODIFICATION
RESOLUTION NO. 190
WHEREAS, a resolution was duly adopted by the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca for a
public hearing to be held by said Town Board on December 11 , 2000, at 6 :30 p. m. to hear all interested
parties on a proposed local law entitled "A LOCAL LAW AMENDING THE TOWN OF ITHACA
ZONING ORDINANCE TO MODIFY THE REQUIREMENT FOR PLANNING BOARD
APPROVAL OF SITE PLAN MODIFICATION" ; 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
WHEREAS, pursuant to Part 617 of the Implementing Regulations pertaining to Article 8
(State Environmental Quality Review Act) it has been determined by the Town Board that adoption of
said proposed local law would not have a significant effect upon the environment and could be
processed without further regard to SEQR; and
WHEREAS, the Town Planning Board, after due consideration has recommended adoption of
such local law effecting such rezoning; and
WHEREAS, the matter was submitted for review to the Tompkins County Department of
Planning pursuant to New fork State General Municipal Law Sections 239- 1 and/or 239-m, and such
Department issued its opinion that adoption of the proposed local law would not have a significant
deleterious impact on intercommunity, County, and State interests; and
WHEREAS, the Town Board finds it is in the best interests of the Town and its citizens to
adopt the local law; now therefore be it
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca hereby adopts said local Iaw entitled
"A LOCAL LAW AMENDING THE TOWN OF ITHACA ZONING ORDINANCE TO MODIFY
THE REQUIREMENT FOR PLANNING BOARD APPROVAL OF SITE PLAN
MODIFICATIONS ", a copy of which is attached hereto and made a part of this resolution; and be it
further
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RESOLUTION NO. 190
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- RESOLVED, that the Deputy Town Clerk is directed to enter said local law into the minutes of
this meeting and in the Local Law Book of the Town of Ithaca, and to give due notice of the adoption
of said local law by publication of such local law or an abstract or summary thereof in the Ithaca
Journal and by filing a copy of said local law with the Secretary of State of the State of New York,
MOVED : Councilman Klein
SECONDED : Councilwoman Russell
ROLL CALL VOTE : Supervisor Valentino, aye; Councilwoman Russell, aye; Councilwoman
Grigorov, aye; Councilman Klein, aye; Councilman Conley; aye; Councilman Lesser, aye;
Councilman Niederkorn, aye. Motion carried unanimously.
Deborah Kelley, Deputy Town C1
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Appendix A
State Environmental Quality Review
FULL ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT FORM
Purpose: The full EAF is designed to help applicants and agencies determine, in an orderly manner, whether a project
or action may be significant. The question of whether an action may be significant is not always easy to answer. Frequent-
ly, there are aspects of a project that are subjective or unmeasureable. It is also understood that those who determine
significance may have little or no formal knowledge of the environment or may not be technically expert in environmental
analysis. In addition, many who have knowledge in one particular area may not be aware of the broader concerns affecting
the question of significance.
The full EAF is intended to provide a method whereby applicants and agencies can be assured that the determination
process has been orderly, comprehensive in nature, yet flexible enough to allow introduction of information to fit a project
I or action .
fFull EAF Components: The full EAF is comprised of three parts:
Part 1 : Provides objective data and information about a given project and its site. By identifying basic project
data, it assists a reviewer in the analysis that takes place in Parts 2 and 3 .
Part 2: Focuses on identifying the range of possible impacts that may occur from a project or action . It provides
guidance as to whether an impact is likely to be considered small to moderate or whether it is a potentially-
large impact. The form also identifies whether an impact can be mitigated or reduced .
Part 3: If any impact in Part 2 is identified as potentially-large, then Part 3 is used to evaluate whether or not the
impact is actually important.
DETERMINATION OF SIGNIFICANCE Type 1 and Unlisted Actions
Identify the Poitions of EAF completed for this project: 13 Part 1 29 Part 2 ❑ Part 3
Upon review of the information recorded on this EAF ( Parts 1 and 2 and 3 if appropriate), and any other supporting
information, and considering both the magnitude and importance of each impact, it is reasonably determined by the
lead agency that:
® A. The project will not result in any large and important impact(s) and, therefore, is one which will not
have a significant impact on the environment, therefore a negative declaration will be prepared.
❑ B. Although the project could have a significant effect on the environment, there will not be a significant
effect for this Unlisted Action because the mitigation measures described in PART 3 have been required,
therefore a CONDITIONED negative declaration will be prepared.*
❑ C. The project may result in one or more large and important impacts that may have a significant impact
on the environment, therefore a positive declaration will be prepared.
* A Conditioned Negative Declaration is only valid for Unlisted Actions
Sale of Fonner Town Hall at 126 East Seneca Street , Ithaca , N . Y .
Name of Action
Town of Ithaca Town Board
Name of Lead Agency
Catherine Valentino Supervisor
Print or Type Name of Responsible Officer in Lead Agency Ti le of Res p nsible Officer
Signature of Responsible Officer in Lead Agency Signa`tiure of Preparer ( If different from responsible officer)
December 11 , 2000
Date
ATTACHMENT # 3
I
PART 1 — PROJECT INFORMATION
Prepared by Project Sponsor
NOTICE : This document is designed to assist in determining whether the action proposed may have a significant effect
on the environment. Please complete the entire form, Parts A through E . Answers to these questions will be considered.
as part of the application for approval and may be subject to further verification and public review. Provide any additional
information you believe will be needed to complete Parts 2 and 3.
It is expected that completion of the full EAF will be dependent on information currently available and will not involve
new studies, research or investigation . If information requiring such additional work is unavailable, so indicate and specify
each instance.
NAME OF ACTION
Sale of ' Eo_,_me'r Town Hall
LOCATION OF ACTIO j:luEa.st Street Address, Street ,anIthaca , N . Y . 14850
NAME OF APPLICANT/SPONSOR BUSINESS TELEPHONE
Town of Ithaca Town Board ( 60 -A 273 - 1721
ADDRESS
2.15- r 0i llh Tioga° Street
CITYIPO Ithaca STATE ZIP CODE
NY 14850
NAME OF OWNER (If different) BUSINESS TELEPHONE
ADDRESS
CITY/Po STATE ZIP CODE
DESCRIPTIONICeT.QN
Sale o iTown Hall at 126 East Seneca Street , Ithaca , N . Y . , including adoption of
resolution authorizing such sale and initiating procedure for permissive referendum
regarding said sale . This also. includes the possible demolition of the former Town
Hall building and the adoption. of a resolution initiating the procedure for a
permissive referendum regarding such demolition .
Please Complete Each Question — Indicate N.A. if not applicable
A. Site Description
Physical setting of overall project, both developed and undeveloped areas.
1 . Present land use: IMOrban ❑ Industrial OCommercial ❑ Residential (suburban) ORural (non-farm)
❑ Forest ❑Agriculture C90ther Goverment Offi nA
2. Total acreage of project area: 0 . 106 acres . (4624 square feet)
APPROXIMATE ACREAGE PRESENTLY AFTER COMPLETION
Meadow or Brushland (Non-agricultural) acres acres
Forested acres acres
Agricultural ( Includes orchards, cropland, pasture, etc.) acres acres
Wetland ( Freshwater or tidal as per Articles 24, 25 of ECL) acres acres
Water Surface Area acres acres
Unvegetated (Rock, earth or fill ) acres acres
Roads, buildings and other paved surfaces 0 . 104 acres 0 . 104 acres
Other ( Indicate type) Landscaped 0 . 002 acres 0 - 002 acres p
3 . What is predominant soil type(s) on project site? N/A
a . Soil drainage: ❑ Well drained % of site ❑ Moderately well drained % of site
❑ Poorly drained % of site
b. . If any agricultural-land is involved how many acre.s_of soil are classified within soil group 1 through 4 of the NY_ S
1 Land Classification System ? ` acres . (See 1 NYCRR 370).
4. Are there bedrock Outcroppings on project site ? Dyes ONO
a . What is depth -to�bed rock ? - (in feet)
- - 2 ; -
i 1 ,
5 . Approximate percentage of proposed project site with slopes : (N0-10 % 100 % 010-15 % %
015 % or greater %
6. Is project substantially contiguous to , or contain a building, site, or district, listed on the State or the National
Registers of Historic Places ? NYes ONO S ' te is conti� c� to DeWi t Historic District , which
is listed on National Register o Historic Places .
7 . Is project substantially contiguous to a site listed on the Register of National Natural Landmarks ? OYes MNo
8 . What is the depth of the water table ? N/A ( in feet)
9. Is site located over a primary, principal , or sole source aquifer? OYes ONO
10 . Do hunting, fishing or shell fishing opportunities presently exist in the project area ? OYes CNNo
11 . Does project site contain any species of plant or animal life that is identified as threatened or endangered ?
OYes MNo According to
Identify each species
12 . Are there any unique or unusual land forms on the project site ? ( i . e. , cliffs; dunes, other geological formations)
OYes [lNo Describe
13 . Is the project site presently used by the community or neighborhood as an open space or recreation area ?
OYes MNo If yes, explain
14. Does the present site include scenic views known to be important to the community?
❑ Yes MNo
15 . Streams within or contiguous to project area: N/A
a. Name of Stream and name of River to which it is tributary
16. Lakes, ponds, wetland areas within or contiguous to project area : N/A
a. Name b. Size ( In acres)
17. Is the site served by existing public utilities ? (ElYes ONO
a) If Yes, does sufficient capacity exist to allow connection ? ® Yes ONO
b) If Yes, will improvements be necessary to allow connection ? OYes (MNo
18. Is the site located in an agricultural district certified pursuant to Agriculture and Markets Law, Article 25-AA,
Section 303 and 304? OYes NNo
19. Is the site located in or substantially contiguous to a Critical Environmental Area designated pursuant to Article 8
of the ECL, and 6 NYCRR 617 ? OYes LNNo
20. Has the site ever been used for the disposal of solid or hazardous wastes ? OYes ® No
B . Project Description
1 . Physical dimensions and scale of project (fill in dimensions as appropriate)
a. Total contiguous acreage owned or controlled by project sponsor Q . 106 acres.
b. Project acreage to be developed: N/A acres initially; N/A acres ultimately.
C. Project acreage to remain undeveloped N/A acres.
d. Length of project, in miles: N/A ( If appropriate)
e. If the project is an expansion, indicate percent of expansion proposed N/A % ;
f. Number of off-street parking spaces existing 2- 3 ; proposed no change
g. Maximum vehicular trips generated per hour N/A (upon completion of project)?
' h . If residential : Number and type of housing units : N/A
One Family Two Family Multiple Family Condominium
Initially
Ultimately
i . Dimensions (in feet) of largest proposed structure N/A height;:. -. _ width; length .
j ,__Linear:, f,.eet of frontage along a public thoroughfare project will . occupy is ? . 34., ft.
2 . How much natural material ( i . e. , rock, earth, etc. ) will be removed from the site ? N/A tons/cubic yards
3 . Will disturbed areas be reclaimed ? OYes ONo 09 N/A
a . If yes, for what intended purpose is the site being reclaimed ?
b . Will topsoil be stockpiled for reclamation ? OYes ONo
c . Will upper subsoil be stockpiled for reclamation ? OYes ONo
4. How many acres of vegetation ( trees, shrubs, ground covers) will be removed from site ? N/A acres .
5 . Will any mature forest (over 100 years old) or other locally-important vegetation be removed by this project?
OYes ONo
6. If single phase project: Anticipated period of construction N/A months, (including demolition).
7. If multi-phased: N/A
a. Total number of phases anticipated ( number).
b . Anticipated date of commencement phase 1 month year, ( including demolition).
c. Approximate completion date of final phase month year.
d . Is phase 1 functionally dependent on subsequent phases ? OYes ONo
8. Will blasting occur during construction ? OYes NNo
9 . Number of jobs generated: during construction N/A ; after project is complete N/A
10. Number of jobs eliminated by this project N/A
11 . Will project require relocation of any projects or facilities ? MYes ONo If yes, explain Sale is in
association with move to new Town Hall ccmleted in July 2000 ,
12. Is surface liquid waste disposal involved ? OYes NNo
a. If yes, indicate type of waste (sewage, industrial , etc.) and amount
b. Name of water body into which effluent will be discharged
13 . Is subsurface liquid waste disposal involved ? OYes INNo Type
14. Will surface area of an existing water body increase or decrease by proposal ? OYes 6No
Explain
15. Is project or any portion of project located in a 100 year flood plain ? OYes IJNo
16. Will the project generate solid waste ? OYes' (NNo
a. If yes, what is the amount per month tons
b. If yes, will an existing solid waste facility be used ? OYes ONo
c. If yes, give name location
d . Will any wastes not go into a sewage disposal system or into a sanitary landfill ? OYes ONo
e. If Yes, explain
17. Will the project involve the disposal of solid waste ? OYes MNo
a. If yes, what is the anticipated rate of disposal ? tons/month.
b. If yes, what is the anticipated site life? years .
18. Will project use herbicides or pesticides ? ❑ Yes [N No
19 . Will project routinely produce odors (more than one hour per day)? OYes OgNo
20. Will project produce operating noise exceeding the local ambient noise levels ? OYes 6No
21 . Will project result in an increase in energy use? Dyes MNo
I If yes , indicate type(s)
22 . If water supply is from wells, indicate pumping capacity N/A gallons/minute.
. µ.Vi . .
23 . Total anticipated water usage per day NIA. gallons/day.
24 . Does project involve Local; -State. orrFederal funding ? OYes NNo
If Yes, explain
_ . - -
25 . Approvals Required: Submittal
Type Date
City, Town, Village Board NYes ❑ No Town Board Resolution
City, Town, Village Planning Board ❑ Yes ONo
City, Town Zoning Board C1 Yes ONo
City, County Health Department ❑ Yes ONo
Other Local Agencies Dyes ONo
Other Regional Agencies ❑ Yes ONo
jState Agencies ❑ Yes ONo
i
Federal Agencies ❑ Yes ONo
C . Zoning and Planning Information
1 . Does proposed action involve a planning or zoning . decision ? Dyes 6No
If Yes, indicate decision required :
❑ zoning amendment ❑ zoning variance ❑ special use permit ❑ subdivision ❑ site plan
Onew/revision of master plan ❑ resource management plan ❑ other
2 . What is the zoning class ification(s)of the site? CBD- 140 ( formerly CBD-85 )
3 . What is the maximum potential development of the site if developed as permitted by the present zoning ?
Approx . 51 , 400 square feet (existing building is approx . 5 , 200 square feet)
4 . What is the proposed zoning of the site? N/A
5 . What is the maximum potential development of the site if developed as permitted by the proposed zoning ?
N/A
6 . Is the proposed action consistent with the recommended uses in adopted local land use plans ? IJYes ONo
7 . What are the predominant land use(s) and zoning classifications within a '/4 mile radius of proposed action ?
Mixed-use , including office , retail , & hiEh density residential+in City ' s Central
Business District , Zol ing inc-Ludes CBD an us neSS .
8 . Is the proposed action compatible with a joining/surroundBing and uses within a '/, mile? IMYes ❑ No
9 . If the proposed action is the subdivision of land, how many lots are proposed ? N/A
a. What is the minimum lot size proposed?
10 . Will proposed action require any authorization(s) for the formation of sewer or water districts ? OYes (NNo
11 . Will the proposed action create a demand for any community provided services (recreation, education, police,
fire protection)? ❑ Yes MNo
a. If yes, is existing capacity sufficient to handle projected demand ? Dyes ONo
12 . Will the proposed action result in the generation of traffic significantly above present levels ? ❑ Yes MNo
Ia. If yes, is the existing road network adequate to handle the additional traffic ? ❑ Yes ONo
D. Informational Details
Attach any additional information as may be needed to clarify your project. If there are or may be any adverse
impacts associated with your proposal , please discuss such impacts and the measures which you propose to mitigate or
avoid them .
E. Verification
I certify that the information provided above is true to the best of my knowledge .
Applicant/Spons Town of Ithaca Town Board December 11 , 2000
or Na a Date _
Signature Title Supervisor
' If the action=is in the Coastal Area, and you are a state agency; complete the Coastal Assessment Form before proceeding
with this assessment.
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Part 2 — PROJECT IMPACTS AND THEIR MAGNITUDE
Responsibility of Lead Agency
General Information (Read Carefully)
• In completing the form the reviewer should be guided by the question : Have my responses and determinations been
reasonable? The reviewer is not expected to be an expert environmental analyst.
• The Examples provided are to assist the reviewer by showing types of impacts and wherever possible the threshold of
magnitude that would trigger a response in column 2 . The examples are generally applicable throughout the State and
for most situations . But, for any specific project or site other examples and/or lower thresholds may be appropriate
for a Potential Large Impact response, thus requiring evaluation in Part 3 .
• The impacts of each project, on each site, in each locality, will vary. Therefore, the examples are illustrative and
have been offered as guidance. They do not constitute an exhaustive list of impacts and thresholds to answer each question.
• The number of examples per question does not indicate the importance of each question .
• In identifying impacts , consider long term, short term and cumlative effects.
Instructions (Read carefully)
a. Answer each of the 20 questions in PART 2, Answer Yes If there will be any impact.
b. Maybe answers should be considered as Yes answers.
c. If answering Yes to a question then check the appropriate box (column 1 or 2) to indicate the potential size of the
Impact. If Impact threshold equals or exceeds any example provided, check column 2. If impact will occur but
threshold is lower than example, check column 11
d. Identifying that an Impact will be potentially large (column 2) does not mean that it is also necessarily significant. i
Any large Impact must be evaluated in PART 3 to determine significance. Identifying an impact in column 2 simply
asks that It be looked at further.
e. If reviewer has doubt about size of the impact then consider the impact as potentially large and proceed to PART 3.
f. If a potentially large Impact checked in column 2 can be mitigated by change(s) In the project to a small to moderate
Impact, also check the Yes box In column 3. A No response Indicates that such a reduction Is not posslble. This
must be explained in Part 3.
1 2 3
Small to Potential Can Impact Be
IMPACT ON LAND Moderate Large Mitigated By
Impact Impact Project Change
1 . Will the proposed action result in a physical change to the project site?
CINO MYES i
Examples that would apply to column 2
• Any construction on slopes of 15 % or greater, (15 foot rise per 100 Cl ❑ ❑ Yes El No
foot of length), or where the general slopes in the project area exceed
10 % .
• Construction on land where the depth to the water table is less than ❑ ❑ ❑ Yes El No
3 feet.
• Construction of paved parking area for 1 ,000 or more vehicles. ❑ ❑ ❑ Yes El No
• Construction on land where bedrock is exposed or generally within ❑ ❑ ❑ Yes ❑ No
3 feet of existing ground surface.
• Construction that will continue for more than 1 year or involve more ❑ ❑ ❑ Yes ❑ No
than one phase or stage.
• Excavation for mining purposes that would remove more than 1 ,000 ❑ ❑ [Dyes ❑ No
tons of natural material ( i . e. , rock or soil) per year.
• Construction or expansion of a sanitary landfill . ❑ ❑ [] Yes ❑ No
• Construction in a designated floodway. ❑ ❑ ❑ Yes ❑ No
• Other impacts See attached description ( ❑ El Yes ❑ No
2 . Will there be an effect to any unique or unusual land forms found on
the site ? ( i . e. , cliffs , dunes , geological formations, etcJ § NO ❑ YES .
• Specific land forms :. ❑ ❑ ❑ Yes El No
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IMPACT ON WATER Small to Potential Can Impact Be
3 . Will proposed action affect any water body designated as protected ? Moderate Large Mitigated By
Impact Impact Project Change
(Under Articles 15 , 24, 25 of the Environmental Conservation Law, ECL)
f� NO ❑ YES
Examples that would apply to column 2
• Developable area of site contains a protected water body. ❑ ❑ ❑ Yes ❑ No
• Dredging more than 100 cubic yards of material from channel of a ❑ ❑ ❑ Yes ❑ No
protected stream .
• Extension of utility distribution facilities through a protected water body. ❑ ❑ ❑ Yes ❑ No
• Construction in a designated freshwater or tidal wetland. ❑ ❑ [] Yes ❑ No
Other impacts: ❑ ❑ ❑ Yes ❑ No
4 . Will proposed action affect any non-protected existing or new body
of water? ® NO OYES
Examples that would apply to column 2
• A 10 % increase or decrease in the surface area of any body of water ❑ ❑ Dyes ❑ No
or more than a 10 acre increase or decrease.
• Construction of a body of water that exceeds 10 acres of surface area . ❑ ❑ ❑ Yes ❑ No
• Other impacts: ❑ ❑ ❑ Yes ❑ No
5 . Will Proposed Action affect surface or groundwater
quality or quantity? ENO OYES
Examples that would apply to column 2
• Proposed Action will require a discharge permit. ❑ ❑ ❑ Yes ❑ No
• Proposed Action requires use of a source of water that does not ❑ ❑ ❑ Yes [] No
have approval to serve proposed (project) action .
• Proposed Action requires water supply from wells with greater than 45 ❑ ❑ ❑ Yes ❑ No
gallons per minute pumping capacity.
• Construction or operation causing any contamination of a water ❑ ❑ ❑ Yes ❑ No
supply system .
• Proposed Action will adversely affect groundwater. ❑ ❑ ❑ Yes ❑ No
• Liquid effluent will be conveyed off the site to facilities which presently Cl ❑ C3 Yes ❑ No
do not exist or have inadequate capacity.
• Proposed Action would use water in excess of 20, 000 gallons per ❑ ❑ ❑ Yes ❑ No
day.
• Proposed Action will likely cause siltation or other discharge into an ❑ ❑ ❑ Yes ❑ No
existing body of water to the extent that there will be an obvious visual
contrast to natural conditions .
• Proposed Action will require the storage of petroleum or chemical ❑ ❑ Dyes ❑ No
products greater than 1 , 100 gallons .
• Proposed Action will allow residential uses in areas without water ❑ ❑ C3 Yes C1 No
and/or sewer services .
• Proposed Action locates commercial and/or industrial uses which may ❑ ❑ ❑ Yes ❑ No
require new or expansion of existing waste treatment and/or storage
facilities.
• Other impacts : ❑ ❑ ❑ Yes ❑ No
6 • Will proposed action alter drainage flow or patterns, or surface
"water runoff ? N) NO OYES
Examples that would apply to column 2
• Proposed Action would change flood water flows. ❑ C3 0Yes ❑ No
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1 2 3
Small to Potential Can Impact Be
Moderate Large Mitigated By
Impact Impact Project Change
• Proposed Action may cause substantial erosion . ❑ ❑ Dyes ❑ No
• Proposed Action is incompatible with existing drainage patterns. ❑ ❑ C] Yes ❑ No
• Proposed Action will allow development in a designated floodway. ❑ ❑ Dyes ❑ No
• Other impacts : ❑ ❑ Dyes El No
IMPACT ON AIR
7 . Will proposed action affect air quality ? LNNO OYE5
Examples that would apply to column 2
• Proposed Action will induce 1 , 000 or more vehicle trips in any given ❑ ❑ ❑ Yes ❑ No
hour.
• Proposed Action will result in the incineration of more than 1 ton of ❑ ❑ ❑ Yes ❑ No
refuse per hour. I
• Emission rate of total contaminants will exceed 5 lbs. per hour or a ❑ ❑ C1 Yes ❑ No
heat source producing more than 10 million BTU's per hour.
• Proposed action will allow an increase in the amount of land committed ❑ ❑ El Yes ❑ No
to industrial use.
• Proposed action will allow an increase in the density of industrial ❑ ❑ Dyes ❑ No
development within existing industrial areas .
• Other impacts: ❑ ❑ Dyes ❑ No
IMPACT ON PLANTS AND ANIMALS
. I
8 . Will Proposed Action affect any threatened or endangered
species? ENO OYES
Examples that would apply to column 2
• Reduction of one or more species listed on the New York or Federal ❑ ❑ [] Yes ❑ No
j list, using the site, over or near site or found on the site.
• Removal of any portion of a critical or significant wildlife habitat. ❑ ❑ ❑ Yes ❑ No
j • Applicafion of pesticide or herbicide more than twice a year, other ❑ ❑ ❑ Yes ❑ No
than for agricultural purposes .
• Other impacts: ❑ ❑ ❑ Yes ❑ No
9 . Will Proposed Action substantially affect non-threatened or
non-endangered species ? ONO OYES
Examples that would apply to column 2
• Proposed Action would substantially interfere with any resident or ❑ ❑ ❑ Yes ❑ No
migratory fish , shellfish or wildlife species .
• Proposed Action requires the removal of more than 10 acres ❑ ❑ ❑ Yes ❑ No
of mature forest (over 100 years of age ) or other locally important
vegetation .
IMPACT ON AGRICULTURAL LAND RESOURCES
10 . Will the Proposed Action affect agricultural land resources ?
6NO ❑ YES
Examples- that would apply to column 2
• The proposed action would sever, cross or limit access to agricultural ❑ ❑ ❑ Yes ❑ No
land ( includes cropland , hayfields , pasture , vineyard , orchard, etc .)
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1 2 3
Small to Potential Can Impact Be
Moderate Large Mitigated By
Impact Impact Project Change
r
• Construction activity ould excavate or com act the soil
y p profile of ❑ ❑ Dyes ❑ No
agricultural land .
• The proposed action would irreversibly convert more than 10 acres ❑ ❑ ❑ Yes ❑ No
of agricultural land or, if located in an Agricultutal District, more
than 2.5 acres of agricultural land.
• The proposed action would disrupt or prevent installation of agricultural ❑ ❑ El Yes ❑ No
land management systems (e. g. , subsurface drain lines , outlet ditches,
strip cropping); or create a need for such measures (e. g. cause a farm
field to drain poorly due to increased runoff)
• Other impacts : ❑ ❑ ❑ Yes ❑ No
IMPACT ON AESTHETIC RESOURCES
11 . Will proposed action affect aesthetic resources ? ffNO ❑ YES
( If necessary, use the Visual EAF Addendum in Section 617.20,
Appendix B.)
Examples that would apply to column 2
• Proposed land uses, or project components obviously different from ❑ ❑ ❑ Yes ❑ No
or in sharp contrast to current surrounding land use patterns, whether
man-made or natural .
• Proposed land uses, or project components visible to users of ❑ ❑ C3 Yes ❑ No
aesthetic resources which will eliminate or significantly reduce their
enjoyment of the aesthetic qualities of that resource.
• Project components that will result in the elimination or significant ❑ ❑ Dyes ❑ No
screening of scenic views known to be important to the area.
• Other impacts: ❑ ❑ [] Yes ❑ No
IMPACT ON HISTORIC AND ARCHAEOLOGICAL RESOURCES
12 . Will Proposed Action impact any site or structure of historic pre-
historic or paleontological importance? CINO YES
Examples that would apply to column 2
• Proposed Action occurring wholly or partially within or substantially ❑ ❑ Yes ❑ No
contiguous to any facility or site listed on the State or National Register
of historic places.
• Any impact to an archaeological site or fossil bed located within the ❑ ❑ ❑ Yes El No
project site.
• Proposed Action will occur in an area designated as sensitive for ❑ ❑ ❑ Yes ❑ No
archaeological sites on the NYS Site Inventory .
• Other impacts See attached description ❑ ❑ ❑ yes ❑ No
IMPACT ON OPEN SPACE AND RECREATION
13 . Will Proposed Action affect the quantity or quality of existing or
future open spaces or recreational opportunities ?
Examples that would apply to -column 2 MNO DYES
• The permanent foreclosure of a future recreational opportunity. ❑ ❑ [] Yes ❑ No
• A major reduction of an open space important to the community. ❑ ❑ ❑ Yes ONO"
• Other impacts: ❑ _. ❑ El Yes ❑ No
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Small to Potential Can Impact Be
Moderate Large Mitigated By
Impact Impact Project Change
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IMPACT ON CRITICAL ENVIRONMENTAL AREAS
14 . Will Proposed Action impact the exceptional or unique character-
istics of a critical environmental area ( CEA) established pursuant to
subdivision 6 NYCRR 617. 14(g) ? MNO DYES
List the environmental characteristics that caused the designation of
the CEA .
Examples that would apply to column 2
• Proposed Action to locate within the CEA ? ❑ ❑ L7 Yes ❑ No
• Proposed Action will result in a reduction in the quantity of the resource ? ❑ ❑ ❑ Yes ❑ No
,
Proposed Action will result in a reduction in the quality of the resource ? ❑ Cl [] Yes ❑ No
:� • Proposed Action will impact the use, function or enjoyment of the ❑ ❑ Dyes ❑ No
resource?
• Other impacts : ❑ ❑ ❑ Yes ❑ No
,
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IMPACT ON TRANSPORTATION
15 . Will there be an effect to existing transportation systems ?
ENO ❑ YES
Examples that would apply to column 2
• Alteration of present patterns of movement of people and/or goods. ❑ ❑ ❑ Yes ❑ No
it • Proposed Action will result in major traffic problems . ❑ ❑ F1 Yes ❑ No
• Other impacts: ❑ ❑ C3 Yes ❑ No
IMPACT ON ENERGY
16 . Will proposed action affect the community' s sources of fuel or
i
energy supply ? LINO ❑ YES
Examples that would apply to column 2
• Proposed Action will cause a greater than 5 % increase in the use of ❑ ❑ ❑ Yes ❑ No
i any form of energy in the municipality .
Proposed Action will require the creation or extension of an energy Cl ❑ ❑ Yes [] No
transmission or supply system to serve more than 50 single -or two family
i residences or to serve a major commercial or industrial use.
• Other impacts : ❑ ❑ ❑ Yes C1 No
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NOISE AND ODOR IMPACTS Small to Potential Can Impact Be
17 . Will there be objectionable odors , noise, or vibration as a result Moderate Large Mitigated By
of the Proposed Action ? (NNO DYES Impact Impact Project Change
Examples that would apply to column 2
• Blasting within 1 , 500 feet of a hospital , school or other sensitive ❑ ❑ C1 Yes ❑ No
facility.
• Odors will occur routinely ( more than one hour per day). ❑ ❑ Dyes ❑ No
• Proposed Action will produce operating noise exceeding the local ❑ ❑ ❑ Yes ❑ No
ambient noise levels for noise outside of structures .
• Proposed Action will remove natural barriers that would act as a ❑ ❑ [Dyes ❑ No
noise screen .
• Other impacts : ❑ ❑ Dyes ❑ No
IMPACT ON PUBLIC HEALTH
18 . Will Proposed Action affect public health and safety ?
IfNO OYES
Examples that would apply to column 2
• Proposed Action may cause a risk of explosion or release of hazardous ❑ ❑ ❑ Yes ❑ No
substances (i. e. oil, pesticides, chemicals, radiation , etc. ) in the event of
accident or upset conditions, or there may be a chronic low level
discharge or emission.
• Proposed Action may result in the burial of " hazardous wastes" in any ❑ ❑ ❑ Yes ❑ No
form (i. e. toxic, poisonous , highly reactive, radioactive, irritating,
infectious, etc.)
• Storage facilities for one million or more gallons of liquified natural ❑ ❑ Dyes ❑ No
gas or other flammable liquids.
• Proposed action may result in the excavation or other disturbance ❑ ❑ Dyes ❑ NO
within 2,000 feet of a site used for the disposal of solid or hazardous
waste.
• . Other impacts: ❑ ❑ Dyes ❑ No
IMPACT ON GROWTH AND CHARACTER
OF COMMUNITY OR NEIGHBORHOOD
19 . Will proposed action affect the character of the existing community?
CjNO MYES
Examples that would apply to column 2
• The permanent population of the city, town or village in which the ❑ ❑ ❑ Yes , ❑ No
project is located is likely to grow by more than 5 % .
• The municipal budget for capital expenditures or operating services ❑ ❑ Dyes ❑ No
will increase by more than 5 % per year as a result of this project
• Proposed action will conflict with officially adopted plans or goals . ❑ ❑ C3 Yes ❑ No
• Proposed action will cause a change in the density of land use. ❑ ❑ ❑ Yes ❑ No
• Proposed Action will replace or eliminate existing facilities , structures In ❑ Dyes ❑ No
or areas of historic importance to the community.
• Development will create a demand for additional community services ❑ ❑ Dyes ❑ No
(e. g. schools, police and fire, etc. )
• Proposed Action will set an important precedent for future projects . ❑ ❑ [] Yes ❑ No
• Proposed Action will create or eliminate employment. ❑ ❑ ❑ Yes [] No
• Other impacts: See attached description ❑ ❑ Dyes ❑ No
20 . Is there, or is there likely to be, public controversy related to potential adverse environmental impacts ?
ffNO OYES
If any action in-Part 2 Is Identified as a potential large Impact or if you cannot determine the magnitude of Impact, proceed to Part 3
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Part 3 — EVALUATION OF THE IMPORTANCE OF IMPACTS
Responsibility of Lead Agency
Part 3 must be prepared if one or more impact(s) is considered to be potentially large, even if the impact(s) may be
mitigated.
Instructions
Discuss the following for each impact identified in Column 2 of Part 2:
1 . Briefly describe the impact.
2 . Describe (if applicable) how the impact could be mitigated or reduced to a small to moderate impact by project change(s).
3 . Based on the information available, decide if it is reasonable to conclude that this impact is important.
To answer the question of importance, consider.
• The probability of the impact occurring
• The duration of the impact
• Its irreversibility, including permanently lost resources of value
• Whether the impact can or will be controlled
• The regional consequence of the impact
• Its potential divergence from local needs and goals
• Whether known objections to the project relate to this impact.
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State Environmental Quality Review
Part II - Description of Project Impacts and Their Magnitude
Action : Sale of Former Town Hall
Location : 126 East Seneca Street, Ithaca, N .Y .
Lead Agency : Town of Ithaca Town Board
1 . Impact on Land — Will the proposed action result in a physical change to the project site?
- Other Impacts .
a. Briefly describe the above impact(s) :
The sale of the former Town Hall property at 126 East Seneca Street does not in itself represent any change
in the existing conditions of the site . The sale is necessary since the Town of Ithaca government moved into
its new facility that was recently constructed at 215 North Tioga Street, Ithaca, New York at the site of the
former downtown Post Office . It is possible that the sale of the Town Hall property could result in
alterations to the existing building or possibly demolition . Therefore, this action includes the possibility of
demolition .
The former Town Hall structure sits on a lot that is approximately 34 feet wide and 136 feet deep, totaling
approximately 4624 square feet in area. The entire structure contains about 5 ,200 square feet of floor space
not including the third floor attic . The original structure, built in approximately 1881 , includes a stone and
brick foundation , brick veneer with wood frame exterior walls, and plank and wood frame interior partitions .
There are two solid concrete additions attached to the original structure . The original structure was first used
as a residence . Prior to the Town purchasing the facility in 1975 , it was the offices for the Security Mutual
Fire Insurance Company, who had the additions built along with the vault area. No significant structural
changes have been made to the property since the Town purchased it, except for the addition of a ramp in the
front of the building to provide access for the disabled .
The City of Ithaca Zoning Ordinance and Map designate the site of the former Town Hall and surrounding
properties as Central Business District (CBD- 140) . The City recently changed the zoning of the former
Town Hall site and surrounding properties from the former CBD- 85 zone, resulting in higher permitted
building heights and greater development potential . The new CBD- 140 zone allows a mix of business,
institutional and residential uses . Development can cover 100 percent of the lot area, except for the required
10 foot rear yard . Buildings can be up to 140 feet high and can have up to 12 stories . The maximum
potential development of the site, therefore, is approximately 51 ,400 square feet of floor space (based on
approximately 4,284 square feet per floor in a twelve story building) . In addition, there are no off- street
parking requirements in this zone . As mentioned above, the former Town Hall building contains about 5 ,200
square feet of useable floor space . Thus, the site is currently underutilized , and is in a key location in
downtown Ithaca across from the Commons and surrounded by numerous offices and retail and service uses .
Therefore, it is likely that a buyer would require demolition or substantial alteration of the former Town Hall
building as a condition of acquisition . Several tentative purchase offers received by the Town thus far would
have required demolition of the building as a pre-condition of sale .
Given the nature of the zoning and surrounding uses, and the fiscal realities associated with acquiring this
property, impacts identified in this section can be considered to be small to moderate .
12 . Impact on Historic and Archeological Resources — Will proposed action impact any site or structure
of historic, pre-historic or paleontological importance?
Proposed action occurring wholly or partially within or substantially contiguous to any facility or site
listed on the State or National Register of Historic Places .
a. Briefly describe the impact :
The former Town Hall site at 126 East Seneca Street is located adjacent to the DeWitt Park Historic District,
which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is a designated local historic district. The
former Town Hall site itself is not, however, situated within the DeWitt Park Historic District, nor is it
designated as a City landmark. Therefore, actions regarding the former Town Hall property do not come
under the jurisdiction of the City of Ithaca Landmarks Preservation Commission, pursuant to the City of
Ithaca Landmarks Preservation Law, Chapter 228 .
The former Town Hall building consists of the original structure, built in 1881 , and includes two solid
concrete additions that were constructed in the 1970 ' s . The original building at 126 East Seneca Street is
described in Historic Ithaca' s pamphlet, "DeWitt Park Historic District and Downtown Ithaca — An
Architectural Walking Tour," (no date) . The description is as follows :
" The Town Hall (1881) is a former residence designed by Alvah B. Wood, a classmate of Ithaca 's
best-known architect, William Henry Miller. It has a complex Queen Anne style roof, decorated
chimney, and gable ornament. The two-story round bay on the front is typical of some Queen Anne
houses " (page 20) .
The DeWitt Park Historic District is located to the north and west of the former Town Hall site . According
to Historic Ithaca ' s description in the above-referenced document :
"DeWitt Park has been the heart of Ithaca 's religious, educational, and governmental activities from
the community 's earliest days and is one of the oldest residential neighborhoods in the city. It
received both local and National Register Historic designations in 1971 . The District contains a
wealth of architectural styles, reflecting the work of some of Ithaca 's most distinguished architects. "
Significant structures within the Historic District from which the former Town Hall building is visible
include : 119- 121 East Buffalo Street, built in 1835 ; the Boardman House at 120 East Buffalo Street, built in
1866-67 ; and the DeWitt Building at 215 North Cayuga Street, built in 1912 . The former Town Hall site is
immediately surrounded by commercial buildings and properties that are not of historic significance .
Immediately adjacent to the 126 East Seneca Street property are paved parking lots (to the north and west)
owned by M & T Bank, which also contains a drive-through ATM facility. There is another small bank with
a drive-through ATM facility (Tompkins County Trust Company) to the west. To the east are commercial
buildings containing a combination of retail and office uses, including the Bell Atlantic telephone building,
office supply store, travel agent, etc . These buildings have not been designated as historically significant.
Across Seneca Street to the south are several bank buildings, which have no landmark designation, and
include relatively new construction .
Because the former Town Hall building itself is not listed on the State or National Registers of Historic
Places, has not been designated as a City landmark, the building itself has been altered over the years with
substantial additions and modifications, and is immediately surrounded by commercial structures and
properties not having any historic significance, any alterations, modifications or demolition of the former
Town Hall resulting from its sale are not anticipated to have any significant impacts on the character of the
adjacent DeWitt Park Historic District or on historically significant structures within that District.
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19 . Impact on Growth and Character of Community or Neighborhood - Will proposed action affect the
character of the existing community?
Proposed action will replace or eliminate existing facilities, structures or areas of historic importance
to the community.
a. Briefly describe the impact:
As mentioned in the sections above, the sale of the former Town Hall property could result in alterations or
demolition of the former Town Hall building . The former Town Hall itself has not been designated as an
historically significant building, and its alteration or demolition would not negatively impact nearby
properties within the DeWitt Park Historic District. It is interesting to note that the City ' s Plan for
Downtown Ithaca ( 1962) targeted the former Town Hall site and surrounding properties along Seneca and
Tioga Streets for clearance and redevelopment as part of its downtown renewal plan, while at the same time
calling for conservation of properties in the adjacent DeWitt Park area. The City ' s Comprehensive Plan
(Ithaca, N .Y . : A General Plan , 1971 ) recognizes downtown Ithaca as the center for development in the
region, and calls for appropriate redevelopment in the Central Business District. Most recently, the
Downtown Design Plan — Ithaca, New York ( 1992) includes specific planning and design guidelines and
strategies for revitalizing Ithaca ' s urban center. The Downtown Design Plan specifically identifies the
former Town Hall site as being within "Block 8" of the Seneca-DeWitt downtown district, and indicates that
Block 8 is . . . "centrally located, yet underutilized ," and . . . "will most certainly see the greatest degree of
change in the future" (page 23 ) . The Downtown Design Plan designates Block 8 as a . . . "prime location for
commercial (office and retail ) development when the downtown market improves to the point of being
capable of absorbing additional floor area" (page 26) . The Downtown Design Plan also indicates that . . .
"the site (Block 8) should be assembled into a coordinated development strategy such that it would have
frontage on both Seneca and Buffalo Streets" (page 26) .
The new CBD- 140 zone, even to a larger degree than the former CBD- 85 zone, encourages such
redevelopment on sites such as the former Town Hall and adjacent properties on East Seneca and North
Tioga Streets . As mentioned above, the former Town Hall building currently contains about 5 ,200 square
feet of floor space, while the CBD- 140 zone could allow up to 51 ,400 square feet of floor area on this site .
Thus, the property at 126 East Seneca Street is underutilized in terms of its redevelopment potential in the
Central Business District. Demolition and redevelopment of this property would be consistent with the
planning and growth objectives of the City, in particular as specifically indicated in the City ' s Downtown
Design Plan .
Based on the information above, impacts identified in this section can be considered small to moderate .
Staff Recommendation, Determination of Significance
Based on review of the information obtained relevant to the proposed action, the proposed scale of it, and the
information provided in the Environmental Assessment Form , a negative determination of environmental
significance is recommended for the action as proposed .
Lead Agency : Town of Ithaca Town Board
Reviewer: Jonathan Kanter, Director of Planning
Review Date : December 4 , 2000
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OPTION AGREEMENT
THIS OPTION AGREEMENT is made as of the 20th day of September, 2000, between
CORNELL UNIVERSITY c/o Real Estate Department, Box DH-Real Estate, Ithaca, NY 14850
(hereinafter referred to as " Cornell" ), and TOWN OF ITHACA of 215 North Tioga Street, Ithaca,
New York, (hereinafter called the " Town") ,
Cornell and Town agree as follows :
1 . GRANT OF OPTION. The Town hereby irrevocably grants to the Cornell the exclusive Option
to purchase from Town, on and subject to the terms and conditions hereinafter contained, the
premises hereinafter described .
2 . CONSIDERATION FOR OPTION.
(A) Cornell is delivering to the Town concurrently herewith for deposit with Tompkins
County Trust Company as escrow agent the sum of $ 5 , 000 . 00, in escrow, receipt of which
is acknowledged by Town, subject to collection. Said sum is
(i) To be applied to the purchase price if the option is exercised;
(ii) To be refunded to Cornell if within 30 days of the execution of this
option
(a) Cornell has at its expense been unable to obtain environmental
studies or reviews reasonably satisfactory to Cornell; or
(b) Cornell has been unable to assemble the other parcels needed by
Cornell to proceed with its project;
(iii) To be refunded to Cornell if within 30 days of delivery to Cornell of the
title abstract and proposed deed and survey Cornell finds the title
unacceptable as set forth below and the Town is unwilling to correct
same if the cost of correction exceeds $ 1 , 000 . 00 or if the Town is
unable to correct same; or
(iv) To be refunded to Cornell if the Buildings a Properties Committee of the
Cornell Board of Trustees (the "Committee") does not ratify the
execution of this Option Agreement by October 30, 2000;
(v) To be refunded to Cornell if a resolution authorizing the sale to Cornell
(the "Resolution") is not approved by the Town Board of the Town,
or if so approved is subjected to a permissive referendum and the
Resolution is not approved by the voters.
(vi) Otherwise to be non-refundable.
ATTACHMENT # 4
Cornell Option Agreement; Ithaca General, JCB; September 20, 2000; 9:34 AM,
(B) If the option is extended pursuant to Section 4 (A) below, $ 5 , 000 payable
November 1 , 2000 or earlier upon the approval of this Option Agreement by
the Committee, to be added to the above escrow account and
(i) To be applied to the purchase price if the option is exercised;
(ii) To be refunded to Cornell if the Resolution is not approved by the Town
Board of the Town, or if so approved is subjected to a permissive
referendum and the Resolution is not approved by the voters;
(iii) To be refunded to Cornell if Cornell exercises the option, directs the
Town to demolish the building and deposits the amounts required
pursuant to paragraph 6 below, and the Town is unable to demolish
the building within six months of the date of such direction or any
extended time to which the parties may agree;
(iv) Otherwise to be non-refundable .
(C) If the option is extended in accordance with Section 4 (B) below, $ 10, 000 on
July 1 , 2001 , to be added to the escrow and held in accordance with the same
terms as the $ 5 , 000 . 00 to be paid pursuant to subparagraph (B) above.
3 . TERM OF OPTION. This Option shall continue in effect for a period commencing with the
execution of same by both parties until October 31 , 2000, and may be exercised (in accordance with
its terms) at any time on or before its expiration. The exercise of this Option by the Cornell shall be
by written notice sent or delivered to the Town in the manner hereinafter prescribed.
4 . EXTENSION OF OPTION. The term may be extended by Cornell for the following periods
upon the following payments in addition to the payments set forth in Section 2 above :
(A) From November 1 , 2000, up to June 30, 2001 , upon Cornell ' s payment to the
Town of the sum of $ 1500 per month in advance for each month Cornell
wishes to extend the option commencing November 1 , 2000, through June 1 ,
2001 ;
(B) From July 1 , 2001 up to June 30, 2002, upon Cornell ' s continuing payments of
$ 1500 per month of the further extension, payable in advance commencing
July 1 , 2001 through June 1 , 2002 .
The monthly payments would be non-refundable and would not be applied to the purchase price,
except that if the Town fails to adopt a resolution approving the sale within 30 days of written
request from Cornell to do so (which written request may not be delivered to the Town by Cornell
until the Committee has approved the purchase contemplated by this Option Agreement), or if the
Town adopts the Rresolution and the same is subjected to a permissive referendum and not approved
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Cornell Option Agreement; Ithaca General; JCB; September 20, 2000; 9:34 AM
by the voters within 120 days of the adoption of the Resolution by the Town Board, all of the
monthly payments in excess of $3 , 000 . 00 made after such written request from Cornell shall be
returned to Cornell.
Notwithstanding any other provisions above, this Option may be terminated by Cornell at any time,
and upon such termination no monthly or other payments relating to any period after the date of
termination shall be due. Amounts paid prior to such termination remain the property of the Town
except to the extent expressly refundable under the terms of this Option Agreement.
5 . FAILURE TO EXERCISE OPTION. If prior to the expiration date of the term of this Option,
or any extension, Cornell does not exercise this Option, the Town shall retain absolutely all moneys
paid to the Town for this Option as the consideration for this Option during the period for which the
Option was outstanding, except to the extent the . same are refundable to Cornell as set forth above.
6 . EXERCISE OF OPTION. If this Option is exercised during its term (in accordance with its
terms) the Town shall sell and convey the premises hereinafter described to Cornell, and Cornell shall
purchase and accept said premises from the Town on and subject to the terms and conditions
hereinafter set forth. If this Option is exercised (regardless of when the closing actually occurs)
during the term of this Option, the amount paid upon the execution of this Option shall be credited
to the purchase price to the extent set forth above.
7 . MANNER OF EXERCISE OF OPTION. To exercise this Option Cornell shall send to or deliver
a written notice to the Town exercising the option. The closing pursuant to such exercise shall occur
on the first business day that is following the nineteenth day after such delivery, unless the parties
agree to a different date, or unless the closing is delayed in order to meet the requirements for Town
Board action, possible referendum, and/or demolition (as set forth below) in which event the closing
shall occur on the first business day following the nineteenth day after completion of all of such
requirements, unless the parties agree to a different date. The date of closing is herein referred to the
" Closing Date. " The closing shall thereafter occur in accordance with the provisions hereinafter set
forth.
8 . ASSIGNMENT. This Option may be assigned by the Cornell to such persons or entities as
Cornell may, in its sole discretion, deem appropriate including, without limitation, any limited
partnership or real estate investing group that may be formed for the purposes of taking title to the
property. Upon the assignment of this Option, the assignee shall stand in the stead of the Cornell and
shall have all of the rights and obligations of the Cornell including the right to exercise this Option.
9 . DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY The property is located in the City of Ithaca, County of
Tompkins, State of New York, consists of a lot and building thereon known generally as 126 East
Seneca Street and is shown as tax parcel No . 61 . - 5 -9 on the Tompkins County Assessment Maps for
the City of Ithaca. The actual conveyance shall be by a survey to be provided by the Town as
hereinafter set forth.
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10. PURCHASE PRICE AND PAYMENT . The purchase price is $315 , 000 . 00 payable in cash or
certified or bank check at closing, less the amounts paid prior to closing pursuant to this Option
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Cornell Option Agreement, Ithaca General; JCB; September 20, 1000, 9:34 AM
Agreement which are by the terms of this Agreement to be applied to the purchase price .
11 . CLOSINGPAPERS TO BE DELIVERED BY TOWN. Ifthis Option is exercised, Town agrees
to furnish tax search, a good and sufficient bargain and sale deed with covenant against grantor' s acts
and abstract, all showing good and marketable title for Cornell as of the date of closing title and
showing said premises to be free and clear of all liens, encumbrances, and assessments except
easements, restrictions, assessments, covenants of record or other title defects which are found
acceptable by Cornell . The abstract of title, survey, and proposed deed shall be submitted to Cornell
or its attorney as soon as possible after the execution of this Option Agreement. Cornell shall have
a period of 30 days from receipt of said documents to review the title and deed and advise if the same
is acceptable. If the deed or title is not acceptable, Cornell shall notify the Town, in which event if
the cost of making the title or deed acceptable is $ 1 , 000 or less, the Town shall take such steps as are
acceptable to Cornell to accomplish same. If title cannot be made acceptable for such cost, unless
Cornell waives such title or other defects within 30 days after Cornell notifies the Town of its title
objections, the Town shall have the option of terminating this option agreement, refunding any
amounts paid by Cornell, and thereafter neither party shall have any obligations hereunder. If title
is found acceptable, or if Cornell waives any title or other defects, Cornell agrees to accept title at
closing provided the it is in the same condition at closing as it was at the time it was found acceptable
or the defects were waived . The Town will have the abstract updated at least 10 days before the
Closing Date. The tax search may be delivered on date of closing. Town further agrees to furnish,
within fifteen days of the execution of this Option Agreement, and updated to a date no later than
fifteen days prior to closing, a survey showing the boundary line of the premises and location of all
improvements thereon certified to Cornell, Cornell's Assignee, and any title insurance company
designated by Cornell or Cornell's assignee.
12 . CLOSING LOCATION. The closing shall occur at the offices of BARNEY, GROSSMAN
DUBOW & MARCUS , 119 East Seneca Street, Ithaca, New York, 14850 .
13 POSSESSION. Possession shall be given on closing . Town agrees to deliver premises vacant
and broom clean unless demolished as otherwise provided herein, in which event the premises will
be delivered vacant and with all material building debris removed .
14 ADJUSTMENTS . Current taxes, interest, insurance, rents, water and public utility charges are
to be adjusted as of closing.
15 . RIGHT OF INSPECTION. Town agrees that Cornell, Cornell's architects,. engineers , and other
professionals shall have the right to inspect the premises at reasonable time upon reasonable prior
arrangements for the purposes of preparing drawings, plans and specifications for any alterations or
demolition considered by Cornell.
16 , PERNIISSIVE REFERENDUM CONTINGENCY. The sale by the Town would be contingent
upon adoption of the Resolution by the Town Board subject to a permissive referendum and either
no referendum being sought within the applicable time periods, or if sought, the Resolution being
approved 'by the electorate. The Town Board would consider the Resolution
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(A) Within thirty days after Cornell has exercised its option hereunder; or
(B) If legally permissible, at such earlier date which shall be no later than forty-five
days of receipt by the Town of a written request from Cornell that the Town so act, provided that at
the time of making such request, Cornell consents that, if necessary, the terms of the sale and
prospective purchaser may be made public.
If a referendum is requested, and if the Resolution is not approved by the electorate, the option would
terminate upon the date of the adverse vote and, except as set forth above regarding payments by
Cornell, neither party would have any . further obligations hereunder.
17 . DEMOLITION. At the option of Cornell, if Cornell delivered notice to the Town that Cornell
was exercising the option and paid to the Attorneys for the Town in escrow the estimated cost of
demolition of the building, plus $ 100, 000, the Town would endeavor to arrange for the demolition
of the building within the next 120 days, in which event the Closing Date would be deferred for 120
days, or, if demolition was accomplished earlier, until 20 days following completion ofthe demolition,
If the Town were successful in demolishing the building, the purchase price would be increased by
the amount of the actual demolition costs, with the estimated costs and the $ 100, 000 delivered per
this paragraph being credited to the purchase price. If the Town were not successful in obtaining a
permit for demolishing the building, or was unable to complete the demolition due to circumstances
beyond the Town' s control within the 120 days (or such longer period to which Cornell might
consent) at Cornell ' s election to be exercised by delivery ofwritten notice to the Town within 30 days
of the expiration of such 120 day (or agreed-upon longer period) the option would terminate, and the
estimated costs and $ 100, 000 delivered per this paragraph would be returned to Cornell. If Cornell
did not elect to so terminate, the premises will be conveyed to Cornell inwhatever state or condition
they were in at the end of said 30 day election period . If Cornell defaulted in closing after the
building was timely demolished, the estimated costs and the $ 100, 000 would be forfeited to the Town
as additional consideration for the option and the actions taken by the Town in reliance upon the
presumed exercise of the option by Cornell .
18 . REAL ESTATE COMMISSIONS . The Town agrees to pay any commissions due Robert A.
Mead & Associates, Inc. The Town represents and warrants that it has not engaged any other real
estate agent or broker in connection with the transfer of the property and agrees to indemnify and
hold Cornell harmless from any amounts due and not,paid Robert A. Mead & Associates, Inc. or any
other expenses or costs (including reasonable attorneys fees) Cornell may incur by reason of the
Town' s breach ofthe foregoing representation. Cornell represents that it has not involved any broker
or finder in connection with the purchase other than Llenroc Real Estate, Inc. and agrees to indemnify
and hold harmless the Town for any amounts due and not paid to Llenroc Real Estate, Inc. and for
any costs or expenses the Town suffers by reason of the breach of this representation, including
reasonable attorneys fees .
19. CONFIDENTIALITY. Both parties will use every effort to keep the existence and terms of this
Option Agreement confidential until Cornell has obtained approval ofthe Committee and authorized
disclosure, or until Cornell requests formal submission of the matter for approval to the Town Board
for action subject to permissive referendum, or until Cornell earlier authorizes any disclosure, or until
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Cornell itself publicly discloses same, whichever is earliest.
20 . ESCROW AGREEMENT . The funds paid in escrow hereunder shall be held by Tompkins
County Trust Company in accordance with the terms of the Escrow Agreement annexed hereto as
Exhibit A, provided, however, that to the extent there is any conflict between the terms of the Escrow
Agreement and this Option Agreement, including any conflict in the terms relating to payment of
funds, the terms of this Option Agreement shall prevail and govern the transaction.
20 . SUPERSEDING AGREEMENT . This agreement supersedes any and all agreements that may
have been previously made between the parties and states the full agreement of the parties .
21 . BINDING NATURE OF AGREEMENT . This Option Agreement shall be binding upon the
parties hereto and upon their respective heirs, executors, administrators, successors or assigns .
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Option Agreement as of the day and
year first above written.
CORNELL UNIVERSITY
Dated : September 20, 2000
By ,
TOWN OF ITHACA
Dated : September 20, 2000
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EXHIBIT A
ESCROW AGREEMENT
AGREEMENT made this day of , 2000, by and between the
TOWN OF ITHACA, a municipal corporation , of 108 East Green Street, Ithaca, New
York, 1. 4850 , hereinafter called " Town , " CORNELL UNIVERSITY, an education
corporation chartered by the State of New York, c/o Real Estate Department, Box DH,
Ithaca, New York, 14853 , hereinafter called " Cornell , " and TOMPKINS COUNTY
TRUST COMPANY, a domestic corporation incorporated in the State of New York.
WHEREAS , the Town and Cornell are entering into an option agreement (the
" Agreement" ) for the sale of real property at 126 E. Seneca St. , Ithaca, New York ("the
Premises ), and
WHEREAS , such agreement requires certain payment to be held in escrow .
NOW THEREFORE, the parties agree that,
(a) Such payments shall be paid over by the Town to the Tompkins County
Trust Company (the "Escrowee " ) and shall be. held in a segregated bank
account at Escrowee until Closing or sooner termination of the
Agreement. Escrowee shall pay over or apply the payments in accordance
with the terms of this paragraph . Escrowee shall hold the payments in an
interest bearing account for the benefit of the parties . If interest is held for
the benefit of the parties, it shall be paid to the party entitled to the
payments and the party receiving the interest shall pay any income taxes
due thereon. The Social Security or Federal Identification numbers of the
parties shall be furnished to the Escrowee. If the Closing under the
Agreement occurs , such funds shall be paid to the Town . If for any reason
the Closing does not occur and either Cornell or the Town gives notice to
Escrowee demanding return of the payments , Escrowee shall give prompt
notice to the other party , Cornell or the Town , of such demand. If
Escrowee does not receive notice of objection from such other party to the
proposed payment within ten business days after the giving of such notice ,
Escrowee is hereby authorized and directed to make such payment. If
Escrowee does receive such notice of objection within such ten business
day period or if for any other reason Escrowee in good faith shall elect not
to make such payment, Escrowee shall continue to hold such amount until
otherwise directed by joint notice from Cornell and the Town or a final,
nonappealable judgment, order or decree of a court. However, Escrowee
shall have the right at any time to deposit the payments and the interest
thereon with the clerk of Tompkins County and shall give notice of such
deposit to the Town and Cornell . Upon such deposit or other
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disbursement in accordance with the terms of this paragraph, Escrowee
shall be relieved and discharged of all further obligations and
responsibilities hereunder.
(b) All reasonable fees and expenses incurred by the Escrowee while acting in
accord with this agreement shall be paid by Cornell. Under no
circumstances shall the Town be liable for any expenses or costs , nor shall
any costs or expenses be deducted from any amounts payable by Escrowee
to the Town.
(c ) The parties acknowledge that Escrowee is acting solely as a stakeholder at
the parties ' request and for their convenience and that Escrowee shall not
be liable to either party for any act or omission on its part unless taken or
suffered in bad faith or in willful disregard of this contract or involving
gross negligence on the part of Escrowee. Cornell agrees to defend,
indemnify and hold Escrowee harmless from and against all costs , claims
and expenses (including reasonable attorneys ' fees) incurred in connection
with the performance of Escrowee ' s duties hereunder, except with respect
to the actions or omissions taken or suffered by Escrowee in bad faith or in
willful disregard of this contract or involving gross negligence on the part
of Escrowee.
(d) Escrowee may act or refrain from acting in respect of any matter referred
to herein in full reliance upon and with the advice of counsel which may
be selected by it and shall be fully protected in so acting or refraining from
action upon the advice of such counsel .
(e) Escrowee acknowledges receipt of the payments by check subject to
collection and Escrowee ' s agreement to the provisions of this paragraph
by signing in the place indicated on the signature page of this contract.
(f) Escrowee's fees for actions under this agreement are
Cornell agrees to pay the same within ten days of receipt of a bill .
(g) Cornell agrees to pay the reasonable costs of the Town in having its
attorney's review and comment upon this agreement, which fees shall not
exceed $500. 00.
09 /19 / 00 16 : 58 $607 255 2794 CORNELL COUNSEL - -�- WM TROY � 004 / 005
DATE TOWN OF ITHACA
CORNELL UNIVERSITY
By : Rich McDaniel
TOMPKINS COUNTY TRUST COMPANY
STATE OF NEW YORK )
COUNTY OF TOMPKINS ss:
undersigned, a Notary Public in and for said State, ersonall ore me, the
known P y appeared to me on the
basis of satisfactory evidence to bethe ind dal hose name s subscribed to
the within instrument and acknowledged to me that he/she executed the same in
his /her capacity as the of Town of
Ithaca, and that by his /her signature on the instrument, the individual, or the
person upon behalf of which the individual acted, executed the instrument by
authority of of said Town of Ithaca .
Notary Public
09 / 19 / 00 16 : 58 $`607 255 2794 CORNELL COUNSEL WH TROY 1?1005 / 005
STATE OF NEW YORK )
ss:
COUNTY OF TOMPKINS )
On the day of , in the year 2000, before me, the
undersigned, a Notary Public in and for said State, personally appeared
personally known to me or proved to me on the
basis of satisfactory evidence to be the individual whose name is subscribed to
the within instrument and acknowledged to me that he / she executed the same in
his / her capacity as the _ n of
and that by his /her signature on the instrument, the
individual, or the person upon behalf of which the individual acted, executed the
instrument by authority of of said
Notary Public
STATE OF NEW YORK }
sse
COUNTY OF TOMPKINS )
On the day of , in the year 2000, before me, the
undersigned, a Notary Public in and for said State, personally appeared Richard
We McDaniel, personally known to me or proved to me on the basis of
satisfactory evidence to be the individual whose name is subscribed to the within
instrument and acknowledged to me that he executed the same iri his capacity as
the Assoc . Vice President for Campus and Business Services, of Cornell
University, and that by his signature on the instrument, the individual, or the
person upon behalf of which the individual acted, executed the instrument by
authority of the Board of Trustees of said Cornell 'University.
Notary Public
AGENDA ITEM # 20a
TOWN C L E RK ' S MONTH L Y REPORT
TOWN . OF ITHACA , NEW YORK NOVEMBER . 2000
TO THE SUPERVISOR . A
FIN L PAGE 1
Pursuant to Section 27 , Subd 1 of the Town Law , I hereby make the following statement of all fees and moneys received by me
in connection with my office during the month stated above , excepting only such fees and moneys the application and payment
of which are otherwise provided for by law :
2000 SPORTING LICENSES
2001 . SPORTING LICENSES 2600
4 MARRIAGE LICENSES NO . 00082 TO 00085 35 . 00
AGRICULTURE REPORT
COPY AERIAL . PHOTOS
8 MISC . COPIES 5 . 65
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
1 MARRIAGE TRANSCRIPT 10900
NOISE ORDINANCE .
RETURNED CHECK — CLERK
RETURNED CHECK — TAXES
RETURNED CHECK — W& S
OPEN SPACE REPORT 1984
6 OPEN SPACE REPORT 1997 31 . 80
POSTAGE
SIGN ORDINANCE
SIX MILE CREEK REPORT
1 SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS 3 . 00
1 TAX SEARCH 5000
WETLAND. GUIDELINES
WATER & SEWER SEARCH
ZONING MAP
6 ZONING . ORDINANCE 51 . 00
A1255 TOTAL TOWN CLERK FEES 143 . 45
A1555 90 DOG ENUMERATION 90 . 00
A1556 1 SPCA CONTRACT 423 . 70
A1557 2 SPCA IMPOUND FEES 100000
A2530 GAMES OF . CHANCE LICENSES
1 BINGO LICENSES 165 . 00
2 BINGO FEES 17 . 37
A2540 TOTAL A2540 1182937
A2544 90 DOG LICENSES 180 . 00
A2701 REFUND PRIOR YEAR EXPENS
6 BUILDING PERMIT 570 . 00
4 BUILDING PERMIT EXTENSIN 100 . 00
FOUNDATION PERMITS
1 CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY 50 . 00
3 TEMP . CERT . OF OCCUPANCY 390 . 00
USE PERMITS
OPERATING PERMITS
7 FIRE SAFETY INSPECTIONS 425 . 00
ATTACHMENT # 5
TOWN CLERK ' S MONTHLY REPORT
NOVEMBER , 2000
PAGE 2
2 SIGN PERMITS 201 . 00
4 ZBA AREA & USE VARIANCES 320 . 00
ZBA ADDITI-ONAL MTG .. FEE
ZBA SPECIAL APPROVALS
ZONING SIGN APPROVALS
B2110 TOTAL B211O 24056 . 00
SUBDV . REV . INITIAL APL .
SUBDV , REV . PRELIM . PLAT
SUBDV . REV . FINAL PLAT
SBDV , REV . PLAN REAFFIRM
SITE PLAN INIT . APL . . FEE
SITE PLAN PRELIM : PLAN
2. . SITE PLAN FINAL .PLAN 200 . 00
ADD . MTG . FEE AGENDA PRO
1 ASS . MTG . FEE P . H . PROCE 50000
B2115 TOTAL B2115 250000
SUBDIV . REV . INSPECTION
SITE PLAN REV . .. INSPECT .IN
SUBDV . PRELM . REV . DEPOS
SUBDV . FIN . REV . FEE DEP
SITE PLAN PREL . FEE DEPO . _
SITE PLAN FIN . FEE DEPOS
BP615 TOTAL BP615
Paid to Supervisor for General Fund 14119952
Paid to Supervisor for Part Town 29306 . 00
Paid to NYS DEC for 2001 Sporting Licenses 42 . 00
Paid to County Treasurer for Dog . Licenses 140 . 80
Paid to Ag & Markets for Dog Licenses 21 . 00
Paid to NYS Health Department for Marriage Licenses 45 . 00
Paid to State Comptroller for Games of Chance Licenses
Paid to State Comptroller for Bingo Licenses 247 . 50
Total Disbursements 34921 . 82
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DECEMBER 1 , 2000 �ze _ �� . ' SUPERVISOR
STATE OF . NEW YORK , COUNTY OF TOMPKIN5 , . TOWN OF ITHACA
De.6omNi 'K ( Vey De ,p'J
jehN� rk, being duly sworn , says that she is the Cle of the TOWN OF ITHACA
that the foregoing is a full and true statement of all Fees and Moneys received by her during the month above stated ,
excepting only such Fees the application and payment of which are otherwise provided for by taw .
ALFRED F. CARVILL
scribed nrn to before me this Notary Public, State of New York 6&ma�& 14JU
Qualified in Ontario County Town Clerk
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Town Engineer' s Report for 12/11/00
Town Board Meeting
AGENDA ITEM #21b
GENERAL
Operations & Facility Management
The New Town Hall is a tremendous facility with many features that have improved working conditions compared to the
old building. The new heating and ventilation system operates well but the onset of the winter season and very cold weather
has given us the opportunity to fine tune the heating and cooling system and learn to use the features available on the
computer controls. Sound control is another new problem to deal with is some of the larger open space and the Town
Clerk' s office where echoing off the hard marble and glass surfaces can be annoying. We are working on installing some
sound panels on the walls in the Clerk' s office to address that problem .
Records Management
Engineering staff is continuing to work with all departments on implementation of the Town of Ithaca records management
system in the new Town Hall. The system incorporates effective use of the various filing resources available in the Town
Hall with a computerized database to keep track of the documents.
Park and Open Space
The Engineering staff is coordinating with the Highway Department and Planning Department on the development of the
Hanna Pew Trail Plan. Assistance will be provided on project planning and development, survey work, design development
and construction documents.
Highway
The Engineering Staff is working with the Highway Department on design development and construction documents for the
Maple Avenue Road and Walkway improvement project scheduled for construction in 2001 .
STORM WATER MANAGEMENT
East Hill
The watershed model development has moved forward in conjunction with the development review of the Baker Institute
project. The ArcView GIS software is being used to develop the watershed map information, and the CEDRA watershed
modeling software is being utilized to evaluate the Hydrologic and Hydraulic characteristics. The final Baker institute plans
have not been completed and the Watershed review will be finalized after the plans are submitted.
EARTH FILL PERMITS
There has been no activity on the City of Ithaca application for the proposed demolition and construction spoil disposal site
on the Landstrom lot. The Town of Newfield supervisor has contacted the Town Engineer to reiterate that they are very
interested in commenting on the project during the review.
ATTACHMENT # 6
I
TOWN ENGINEERS REPORT 12/ 11 /00 PAGE 2
WATER PROJECTS
Integrated Water System
Final project planning and design work on improvements for the integrated water system is on hold until completion of the
revised SCLIWC agreement.
West Hill Water System
Preliminary Planning and design work on a new pump station to replace the aging Cliff Street pump station is underway.
The existing water system hydraulic model has been updated and is being used to develop the design of the pump
station and related watermain improvements. The proposed plan will locate a new pump station to serve the
Trumansburg Road Tank zone on the site of the City of Ithaca Oakwood Lane Water Tank. This is the tank zone that
currently provides water to the existing Cliff Street Pump Station. A new water main would be built to connect this
pump station to the existing water system . This project is being coordinated with the City of Ithaca because the water
supply is provided through the City water system and the Trumansburg Road Tank Zone serves City customers on the
western edge of the City .
The proposed project will also include a new water tank proposed on Mecklenburg Road designed to reinforce the
Trumansburg Road Tank and also improve water pressure and fire flow for the Westhaven Road/Ehn Street Extension
area.
The Engineering Staff is also evaluating the condition and location of a portion of the west hill water system behind the
Biggs complex and the Hospital. This is an old watermain and as the Hospital complex has developed over the years,
significant regrading has occurred which has resulted in sections of the line being covered by over 20 feet of fill . This
makes locating and repairing the line very difficult. Relocation of a portion of the line will probably be recommended,
especially if a new use for the Biggs Building becomes a reality .
Water System Mapping and Model
The Engineering staff, including student interns, has been continuing to update the electronic database for the water
system . This information will be used to update the town wide water system hydraulic model, and will be used to
provide information to locate water mains in the field. These tools are important for effective to maintenance of the
water system .
Hanshaw Road Water Main
plan to replace portions of the Hanshaw Road watermain that have
Preliminary planning o
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required frequent repairs. This watermain is the same age and condition as the Warren Road watermain replaced last
year. This work would be coordinated with the proposed County Project to reconstruct Hanshaw Road. Much of the
water main is located directly adjacent and below the county storm drainage system .
SEWER PROJECTS
Joint Sewer Agreement
The SJS partners are continuing to work on the revised agreement for the Ithaca Area Waste Water Treatment Facility
and jointly used interceptor sewers.
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TOWN ENGINEERS REPORT 12/ 11 /00 PAGE 3
Intermunicipal Sewer System
The Town Engineer has been reviewing the Improvements to the interceptor and transmission sewers that the City has
proceed to construct with out the approval of the Town . The Town Engineer is waiting for the requested additional
information from the City detailing the capacity and costs of the improvements made during the reconstruction of
Rte. 13/96, and the Lake Source Cooling Project. Once the Town Engineer has received the data, a recommendation
regarding the appropriate contribution for the project will be presented to the Town Board.
North East Sewer Improvements
The Town Engineer' s staff has been monitoring sewage flows in the northeast Ithaca area to evaluate Inflow and Infiltration
problem areas. The Hanshaw Road Sewer main from the Village Line to Warren Road has been identified as major source
of I&I . The Town Engineer is proceeding on development of and engineering design to correct this problem by either
relining or replacing this sewer in 2001 .
West Hill Sewer System
The Sewer line on the East side of Trumansburg Road from the City line north to the Biggs complex is one of the oldest
sewer mains in the Town. This sewer, which serves the Hospital and the Lakeside Nursing Home, is old vitrified clay tile
and is at capacity as well as requiring frequent maintenance for cleaning and root removal. The line is also a significant
source of I&I. The Town Engineer is in the process of developing a design and construction plan for replacement of this
sewer line in 2001 .
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Agenda Item 20c
HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT' S MONTHLY REPORT, NOVMEBER
TOWN OF ITHACA TOWN BOARD MEETING, DECEMBER 11 , 2000
Winter has arrived and appears to be sticking with us . We have enjoyed the milder
winters the past few years . We are prepared for what winter may give us . The
replacement for Truck # 1 has arrived and we will have it covering the East Hill area this
winter during snow removal operations . We continue to use " Magic -Zero" mixed
with our salt as we have the past three years . Our neighbors, City of Ithaca and
Tompkins County, have switched to this product. We will be monitoring the results
they achieve .
Our semi-annual leaf pickup was finished in November . We had our usual problems
with people calling and saying we forgot them, the leaves haven' t fallen yet, etc . We
managed to work our way through all these calls . We again discussed whether the
Town should consider mandating the use of biodegradable paper leaf bags . There are
other I owris in New York that require all leaves to be bagged and we will be looking
into other Town ' s policies this winter .
We did the usual plethora of maintenance work . We replaced several hydrants,
straightened and cleaned out water valves . We did some sewer repairs where we had
some separation in pipes . We cut trees and brush that were crowding our rights-of-
way . We closed down our parks and blow the leaves off the trails for the last time this
year .
The Highway Department will be submitting Sand Bank Road as a safety improvement
project through the Transportation Improvement Schedule (TIPS) . The elbow on Sand
Bank Road is a very sharp curve on a hill . There are a large number of vehicular
accidents there every year . The Tompkins County Public Works Department as part of
their Coddington Road Project will submit the Burns Road intersection up grade . We
have discussed this intersection with Tompkins County and they are submitting the
proposal with Burns Road intersection being realigned with East King Road .
Upcoming Projects
I . Snow removal, as necessary .
2 . Tree and brush removal .
3 . Sewer and water maintenance repairs .
4 . Wood shop projects .
5 . Street Ight inventory .
6 . Input Year 2001 projects into Microsoft Project 2000 .
ATTACHMENT # 7
Highway Facility Summary
The present Town Highway Facility was built in 1976. At that time the Town
had only 20 miles of road to maintain and seven employees. The Town had no
parks or trails, nor did they maintain any of it' s water and sewer lines .
The Town now maintains about 100 miles of water and sewer lines, nine parks,
8.4 miles of trails, and 48. 02 (a 240 percent increase) miles of road ways beside
providing a number of services to our residents that we didn't provide in 1976,
such as brush and leaf pick ups and having compost and chips available. The
Town presently has 24 employees working at the Highway Facility. We also hire
several summer employees (temporary employees and interns). Because of the
expansion, we have added a trailer that houses three employee' s offices.
Our current Highway facility no longer adequately serves our expanded
operations. Along with all of this, the current building is not in compliance with
the ADA, or the fire codes for businesses in the Town of Ithaca. There is no
sprinkler system or adequate restrooms for handicapped persons or the number
of persons employed here.
We have addressed some of our needs in recent years by adding a 40 x 100 foot
cold storage building, expanding our salt storage shed, and adding some cold
storage to the side of the salt storage shed. We also bought some adjoining land
with a 40 x 60 foot cold storage building on it converting one end to a 40 x 20
foot wood shop.
The part that hasp t been addressed yet is our main facility. We do not have
adequate heated storage for the equipment we have. The air quality is extremely
poor in the present highway facility and office. Vehicle exhaust fumes build up
when equipment is started in the morning. This is not as big a problem in the
summer because we can keep the doors open, although in the winter this is not
possible. Washing equipment puts a lot of moisture in the air. This causes
increased corrosion of the equipment and building. With adequate ventilation
this would be less of a problem. Storage of parts, supplies, and hand tools is a
real problem. We could greatly improve our efficiency if we had a permanent
place to store everything so that people would know where to look for tools and
supplies. As it is now, we have to look in several places because supplies can' t
all be stored in one place.
We have no space that is large enough for our staff to meet. Meetings or training
seminars are held in the garage part of the building. We have three employees
who share an office in a trailer and three employees sharing the office space in
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the main building. There is no office space for our Working Supervisors to
complete paper work. Some other examples of problems that need to be
addressed are the electrical service is not adequate for our current amount of
usage, which includes more equipment and computers. The " network" system
used to connect the computers in the trailer and office is inadequate and fails
frequently.
Future expansion using our already insufficient facilities will lead to more
problems. Therefore to meet our present requirements and address the future
needs of the Town, we must move forward with our highway facility remodeling
and expansion — looking to the future as we do so.
Probably Cost of Construction Estimates
Costs for Highway Facility with a Wash Bay
Area $ / Sq . Ft . Total
Vehicle Storage 71000 . 00 $ 57 . 48 $ 402,360. 00
Vehicle i\ 'laintenance 3, 000. 00 $ 58 . 34 $ 175, 020. 00
Office Space 21040 . 00 $ 91 . 91. $ 187,496 . 40
Wash 5
Bav "1 , 625 . 00 $ 52. 31 $ 8 , 003 . 75
Repair/ Remodeling of Existing "111000 . 00 $ 14. 00 $ 154, 000. 00 S 11003, 880 . 15
Percentage
General Conditions 0 . 10 $ 100,388 . 02
$ 11104, 268 . 17
Project Costs 0 . 20 $ 220,853 . 63
$ 1 ,325, 121 . 80
Contingencv 0 . 15 $ 1. 98, 768 . 27
Grand Total $ 1 , 523, 890 . 07
Costs for Highway Facility without a Wash Bay
Area $ / Sq . Ft. Total
Vehicle Storage 7, 000 . 00 $ 57. 48 $ 402,360 . 00
Vehicle Maintenance 31000 . 00 $58 . 34 $ 175, 020. 00
Office Space 2, 040 . 00 $ 91 . 91 $ 187,496 . 40
Repair/ Remodeling of Existing 11 , 000. 00 $ 14. 00 $ 154, 000. 00 $ 918,876 . 40
Percentage
General Conditions 0 . 10 $ 91 , 887. 64
S 11010, 764 . 04
Project Costs 0 . 20 $ 202, 152. 81
$ 11212, 916 . 85
Contingency 0 . 15 $ 181 , 937. 53
Grand Total $ 1 ,394, 854. 38
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Planning Director' s Report for December 11 2000 Town Board Meeting
DEVELOPMENT REVIEW
The following are actions that were considered by the Planning Board.
November 7, 2000 Meeting:
Cayuga West Professional Campus, Dates Drive: The Planning Board considered a sketch plan
for the proposed Cayuga West Professional Campus, located on Harris B . Dates Drive, Town of
Ithaca Tax Parcel No. 24-3-2.22, Special Land Use District No. 3 . The proposal involves the
renovation and conversion of the County' s Biggs A Building, consisting of 200,000 +/ - square
feet, into multi-tenant office space, with associated accessory uses such as convenience retail
and restaurant to serve the employees of the office complex . Parking lot modifications are also
proposed. Tompkins County, Owner; Klaff Realty LP, Applicant; Robert A . Lama, Agent.
November 21 , 2000 Meeting:
Hospicare - Alterations for Elevator: The Planning Board granted Preliminary and Final Site
Plan Approval for the proposed alterations to Hospicare of Tompkins County located at 172
East King Road, Town of Ithaca Tax Parcel No. 44.2-1-2, Residence District R-30. The proposed
alterations include constructing a limited use elevator, remodel an existing apartment into a
meeting room and office, and enclose the breezeway for the elevator, lobby and office.
Hospicare of Tompkins County, Inc., Owner/ Applicant.
John Thomas Restaurant Addition, 1152 Danby Road: The Planning Board granted
Preliminary and Final Site Plan Approval for the proposed 1,736 +/ - square foot addition to
John Thomas Steakhouse, located at 1152 Danby Road, Town of Ithaca Tax Parcel No, 36-1-4 .2,
Special Land Use District #1 . The proposed addition includes 1,512 + / - square feet of dining
room and bathroom space and 224 +/ - square feet of storage space. Walter J. Wiggins,
Owner/ Applicant; Ralph Varn, Agent.
Judd Falls Plaza - Addition of Signage, 350 Pine Tree Road: The Planning Board granted
approval for the modification of the site plan for the Judd Falls Plaza located at 350 Pine Tree
Road, Town of Ithaca Tax Parcel No. 62-1-1, 62-1-2.11 62-1 -2.2, 62-1-3.2, Business District C. The
modification includes the addition of signage for the Subway, Purity Ice Cream, and Noble
Romans Pizza on the front of the building facing Pine Tree Road. The previous approval did
not include any signs on the front of the building. Scott M. Hamilton, Owner/ Applicant; David
Bravo-Cullen, Cornerstone Architects, Agent.
CURRENT PLANNING DEPARTMENT PROTECTS
The following are work items during the past month.
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SEQR Reviews for Zoning Board:oard: Four SEQR reviews for the Zoning Board were done since the
November report: (1) request for extension of previously approved variance to continue to
permit the operation of a pre-existing antique sales and restoration business in a residential
zone, 1319 Mecklenburg Road, R-30 Residence District, Michael J. Carroll, Appellant; (2) request
for extension of previously approved variance to continue to permit the keeping of horses for
hire in an R-30 Residence District, 1457 Trumansburg Road, Linna Dolph, Appellant; (3) request
for fence height variance, 320 Forest Home Drive, Residence District R-15, Jeffrey and Lynne
Worsford, Appellants; and (4) request for variance to continue to permit the use of a building in
a Business "C" District as a four unit apartment house, 611 Elmira Road, Leo and Lillie Teeter,
Appellants.
Codes and Ordinances Committee: The Committee met on November 16, 2000 . The agenda
focused on a review of the residential zone chapters of the Zoning Ordinance revision, which
will continue at the next meeting, scheduled for December 20, 2000. Significant issues agreed to
by the Committee included: (1) restricting mobile homes only to Mobile Home Parks (and in
limited situations for agricultural workers in Agricultural and Low Density Residential zones);
(2) increasing the minimum lot size in Low Density Residential zones in areas not served by
public sewer to 3 acres; and (3) creating an index for the new Zoning Ordinance to make it
easier to locate items of interest in the Ordinance.
Capital Projects Committee: (The December 6th, 2000 meeting has been cancelled. The next
meeting will probably be scheduled sometime in January, 2001 .)
North Campus Gateway Committee: (The next meeting of this Committee is scheduled for mid-
January .)
Historic Resources Survey : The Cornell Historic Preservation class presentation is scheduled for
Tuesday evening, December 12th at 7:00 p .m. in the Town Board meeting room.
Route 366 Bridge over Cascadilla Creek: As a follow-up to the Town Board discussion at the
November meeting, the Supervisor sent a letter to the NYS Dept. of Transportation indicating
that the Town would support and be willing to take over and maintain a separate bridge for
bicyclists and pedestrians. The letter also asked the State to incorporate 10 foot wide driving
lanes on the relocated alignment for Judd Falls Road (instead of 11 foot) and to modify the
existing paved area in the existing Judd Falls Road r-o-w for a pedestrian/ bicycle connection.
Cornell Waste Management Environmental Impact Statement Scoping: Representatives from
the Town attended the public scoping session held on November 15, 2000 for the Cornell Waste
Management Facility Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) . The proposed action being
evaluated in the DEIS primarily focuses on a combination of new Alkaline Hydrolysis (for
treatment of carcass wastes) and Internal Steam Sterilization (for treatment of conventional
regulated medical waste and infectious bedding) systems, and discontinuance of the existing
incinerator once these new systems are fully approved by the regulating agencies (see attached
Fact Sheet provided by Cornell University and the State University Construction Fund for a
more complete description) . Public comments will be addressed in a revised EIS Scope outline
that will be available December 8th, with another public comment period through December
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22nd. The final Scope outline will be issued by 1 / 05/ 01, and the DEIS will be prepared through
Spring 2001 .
ITCTC Planning Committee: The Ithaca - Tompkins County Transportation Council met on
November 21, 2000. A transit report by TCAT indicated that a new " smart card" fare system
may be in the works, which can be very helpful in monitoring ridership patterns . This is
proposed to be included in the new TIP (Transportation Improvement Program), which was
also discussed further later in the meeting. The status of the NESTS Transit Planning project
and the Freight Transportation Study were also discussed. A Request for Proposals (RFP) will
be circulated to prospective consultants for the NESTS Transit project soon. A consultant has
been selected for the Freight Study, and preliminary data collection has begun.
Review of Site Plan for Widewaters Development in City of Ithaca: Planning staff reviewed the
site plan and environmental materials for the proposed development on the Widewaters site in
the City of Ithaca. The proposal includes a Target store, two additional retail stores and two
restaurants on Elmira Road . With very little time provided for public comment, the Planning
Department prepared and sent a letter focusing on the stormwater management and water
quality aspects of the proposal.
Creek Mapping: Planning staff has continued with the creek mapping project related to the
proposed Water Resources Ordinance. Mapping of creeks that would be regulated under that
ordinance is nearing completion.
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PUBLIC SCOPING SESSION REGARDING THE ENVIRONMENTAL
0 colvs;RG� IMPACT STATEMENT FOR THE PROPOSED WASTE M MEDICINE T
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At the request of the Cornell College of Veterinary Medicine (CCVM), the State University Construction Fund
NFIM Yolik proposes to develop a new Waste Management Facility at the CCVM for on-site treatment of pathological waste
(i.e., carcass and bedding waste) and Conventional Regulated Medical Waste (e.g., plastics, sharps and
- cultures).
a Since this Proposed Action has the potential to result in significant environmental impacts, an Environmental
Impact Statement (EIS) will be prepared in accordance with the State Environmental Quality Review Act.
WHAT ,IS AN ENVIRONMENTAL . .
STATEMENT (EIS)?
An EIS is a document that analyzes the potential significant environmental effects of a Proposed Action and
identifies how those effects can be avoided or min;mizpd.
An EIS also facilitates the balancing of environmental issues with social and economic considerations in the
project planning process, requires the analysis of Alternatives to the Proposed Action, and is subject to public
review and comment.
PROPOSED ACTI •
The Proposed Action for the new Waste Management Facility at the CCVM includes the following:
■ Implementation of an Alkaline Hydrolysis system for treatment of carcass wastes not acceptable to the
rendering industry.
■ Continued off-site shipment and rendering (i.e., recycling) of carcass wastes acceptable to the rendering
industry.
am Sterilization (ISS) systems for treatment of cRMW and infectious
■ Implementation of separate Internal Ste
bedding waste.
■ Continued on-site composting of non-infectious bedding waste, and composting of treated bedding waste
once the ISS system demonstrates compliance with applicable regulations.
■ Continued on-site incineration of carcass and bedding waste in the existing incinerator, and off-site
treatment of cRMW, until the Alkaline Hydrolysis and 1SS systems demonstrate compliance with
applicable regulations.
■ Replacement of the existing incinerator with a back-up Alkaline Hydrolysis system once the primary
Alkaline Hydrolysis system demonstrates compliance with applicable regulations.
TECHNOLOGY OVERVIEW
Alkaline Hydrolysis:
The Alkaline Hydrolysis technology dissolves and sterilizes carcass waste in a high temperature, high pressure,
alkaline environment The sterile byproducts of the process include a brine-like wastewater, calcium-based
bone fragments and non-degradable matter such as cellulose materials (e.g., grass). This technology has
demonstrated effectiveness in treating infectious carcass waste at multiple full-scale installations and was
successfully pilot-tested at the CCVM in July 2000, Alkaline Hydrolysis is approved for carcass treatment by
the New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH).
Internal Steam Sterilization:
The Internal Steam Sterilization (ISS) technology sterilizes bedding waste and Conventional Regulated Medical
Waste (cRMW) in the presence of high temperature steam. The process, which does not significantly change th
physical or chemical characteristics of the wastes, has demonstrated effectiveness at multiple facilities, and is
approved for bedding and cRMW treatment by NYSDOH. Following treatment in an ISS unit, cRMW is group
to an unrecognizable state so it can be safely landfilled.
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, Participation ALTERNATIVES FOR CARCASS TREATMENT
SEQR requires the assessment of a range of reasonable Alternatives to the Proposed Action, including the "No
Decend a 1999 . September 2000 Action' alternative. For carcass treatment, Alternatives include:
4 Qelr" Project Status Review ■ Alternative #1A: No Action (i.e., continued on-site incineration).
L%61gs at CCVNL ■ Alternative #2A: Pressure Rendering of most carcasses, with Alkaline Hydrolysis treatment of
carcasses containing chemotherapeutic, cytotoxic and fixative chemicals, and TSE
L%Rh 1,2, 2000 agents.
3 pry hfornation Sessions ■ Alternative #3A: Proposed Action, plus maintenance of the existing incinerator as a back-up to the
conducted by MK Alkaline Hydrolysis system for use in emergency situations only. Emergency
operations would be clearly defined and strictly controlled under the CCVM's E
2000 NYCRR Part 360 Permit with NYSDEC.
Review and mmiment period for ALTERNATIVES FOR BEDDING . • cRMW
the Fib fnriorumental Assessment TREATMENT
FORD,
For cRMW and bedding treatment, Alternatives include:
Apil 4. 2000 ■ Alternative #1B: No Action (Le., continued incineration of bedding and off-site treatment of cRMM.
Project Status Review Meeting at ■ Alternative #2B: External Steam Sterilization of cRMW and Internal Steam Sterilization of bedding.
St1CF ■ Alternative #3B: External Steam Sterilization of cRMW and bedding.
■ Alternative #4B: Internal Steam Sterilization of bedding. Continued off-site treatment of cRMW.
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DpqZ� PUBLIC PARTICIPATION IN THE SEQR PROCESS
and corrmrent period for
Seilectionm The Public Scoping Session allows members of the public to provide input into the "scope' of issues to be
be � and to eval ate potential addressed in the EIS (i.e., "the EIS Scope"). Prior to the Public Scoping Session, a preliminary version of the
tnea mert tednoiogies. Draft EIS Scope will be transmitted to Involved Agencies and Interested Parties for review.
September 2000 At the session, members of the public (as well as Involved Agencies) may .comment on the EIS Scope and
Review and tartnrerrt pew for identify relevant issues to be addressed in the ELS. The public may also provide written comments on the EIS
the bigineering Report ertiled Scope after the Public Scoping Session.
ukvd*ment of the Puoposed Based on the results of the Scoping Session and written comments received by SUCF, the Draft EIS Scope will be
Action and Alternatives for the revised and transmitted to Involved Agencies and Interested Parties for written comment. Based on these
CCVIW Waste managernet comments, the Final Scope for the EIS will be developed and released.
FwWr Malin Pnag k1r. A draft EIS (DEIS) will then be prepared and made available to the public and Involved Agencies for review
CLW R*ct leads meetings and comment. A formal public hearing will be scheduled during the review period to give individuals the
w1h repiese tatives of PdAm opportunity to comment on the draft EIS. Public and Involved Agency comments will subsequently be
addressed in the final EIS (F6IS).
Febnery ZS, 2000
Jere 13, 2000
August 24. 2000
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PUBLIC I ' ING SMION I SCOPING I
The date, time and location of the Public Scoping Questions concerning SEQR and/or written
Session are as follows: comments on the EIS Scope should be directed to the
Date and Time: Wednesday, November 15, 2000 following address:
from 7 to 9 P.M. Margaret C. McSodey,
Location: Tompkins County Human Services Bldg Environmental Coordinator
Beverly Livesay Auditorium Office of Design and Construction Management
320 W. State St., Ithaca, New York State University Construction Fund
PO Box 1946
Albany, NY 12201 -1946 i
All scoping comments must be received by November
30, 2000 to be considered in the EIS
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PUBLIC SCOPING SESSION REGARDING THE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT
FOR THE PROPOSED WASTE MANAGEMENT FACILITY AT THE CORNELL COLLEGE OF
VETERINARY MEDICINE
PROPOSED TABLE OF CONTENTS FOR THE DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT:
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
1 . DESCRIPTION OF THE PROPOSED ACTION 3 .4 UTILITIES AND INFRASTRUCTURE
1 . 1 INTRODUCTION 3. 4. 1 Water Supply
1 .2 SEQR PROCESS 3.4. 2 Sanitary Sewer and Storm Water System
1 .3 PROJECT LOCATION 3. 4. 3 Wastewater Treatment
1 .4 BACKGROUND AND HISTORY 3. 4. 4 Solid Waste Management
1 .5 PROJECT DESCRIPTION 3. 4. 5 Natural Gas
1 .6 PURPOSE, NEED AND BENEFITS CLIMATIC CONDITIONS
Electricity
1 .7 LIST OF ALTERNATIVES 3 .5 C
1 .8 PUBLIC AND AGENCY INVOLVEMENT IN THE PROJECT 3.6 AIR QUALITY
1 .9 SCHEDULE FOR THE ACTION 3 .7 SURFACE WATER QUALITY
2. ENVIRONMENTAL SETTING 3.8 NOISE
2. 1 LAND USE AND ZONING 3 .9 OTHER NATURAL RESOURCES
2.2 TRAFFIC AND TRANSPORTATION 3.9. 1 Soil Quality
1.2. 1 Local Road System 3. 9.2 Topography
2.2. 2 Campus Road System 3. 93 Vegetation
23 COMMUNITY SERVICES 3. 9. 4 Wildlife
2.3. 1 Emergency Services 3. 9. 5 Scenery
2. 3. 2 Public Health & Safety 3 . 10 RECREATIONAL RESOURCES
2.4 UTILITIES AND INFRASTRUCTURE 3 . 11 CULTURAL RESOURCES
2. 4. 1 Water Supply 3. 11. 1 Archaeological Resources
2. 4.2 Sanitary Sewer and Storm Water System 3. 11.2 Historical Resources
3 . 12 OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY
2.4. 3 Wastewater Treatment
3. 12. 1 Pathogen Exposure
2. 4. 4 Solid Waste Management
5 Natural Gas 3. 12.2 Pollutant Exposure
1. 4. 3. 12.3 Quality of Work Environment
2.4.5 Electricity
5 CLIMATIC CONDITIONS 3 . 13 PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY
2. AIR QUALITY 3. 13. 1 Pathogen Exposure
2.5
3. 13. 1 Pollutant Exposure
2.7 SURFACE WATER QUALITY 3 . 14 COMMUNITY CHARACTER
2.8 NOISE 3 . 15 POSITIVE IMPACTS OF THE PROPOSED ACTION
2.9 OTHER N ATURAL RESOURCES
2.9. 1 Soil Quality 4 . ALTERNATIVES TO THE PROPOSED ACTION
2. 9. 2 Topography 5. IRREVERSIBLE AND IRRETRIEVABLE
2.9.3 Vegetation COMMITMENT OF RESOURCES
6. UNAVOIDABLE ADVERSE ENVIRONMENTAL
2.9. 4 Wildlife
IMPACTS
2. 9. 5 Scenery
7. GROWTH INDUCING ASPECTS
2. 10 RECREATIONAL RESOURCES
8. EFFECTS ON THE USE AND CONSERVATION OF
2. 11 CULTURAL RESOURCES
ENERGY
2. 11. 1 Archaeological Resources
9. EFFECTS ON SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT
1. 11.2 Historical Resources
10a BIBLIOGRAPHY
2. 12 SOCIOECONOMIC CONDITIONS
2. 12. 1 Demographic Conditions APPENDICES
2. 12.2 Economic Conditions A Supporting Technical Information
B Special Study: Air Dispersion Modeling of the Proposed Action
2. 11.3 Community Character and Alternatives
3 , POTENTIAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS AND C Compilation of Public Participation Efforts proposed Action and
MITIGATION MEASURES D Engineering Report: "Development of the
3. 1 LAND USE AND ZONING Alternatives for the CVM Waste Management Facility", October
3 .2 TRAFFIC AND TRANSPORTATION 2000, Malcolm Pirnie, Inc.
3 .3 COMMUNITY SERVICES
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TOWN OF ITHACA REPORT OF BUILDING PERMITS ISSUED FOR THE MONTH OF NOVEMBER 2000
MONTH YEAR TO DATE
TYPE OF PERMIT YEAR # OF PERMITS AMOUNT # 7AMOUNT
SINGLE FAMILY ATTACHED 2000 0 0 0 0
RESIDENCES 1999 0 0 0 0
SINGLE FAMILY DETACHED 2000 1 212,000 18 208,898
RESIDENCES 1999 1 130,000 14 11406,600
2000 0 0 2 220,000
TWO FAMILY RESIDENCES 1999 0 0 1 160,000
2000 2 31 ,000 13 125,072
RENOVATIONS 1999 0 0 22 4197120
2000 0 0 1 57600
CONVERSIONS OF USE 1999 0 0 2 12,850
2000 0 0 18 7307850
ADDITIONS TO FOOTPRINT 1999 4 96,500 14 372, 197
2000 0 0 7 11633,200
MULTIPLE RESIDENCES 1999 0 0 10 31155, 146
2000 1 CMC Obstetrics renovation 500,000 6 1 , 100,800
BUSINESS 1999 2 129,700 12 27677,993
2000 0 0 0 0
AIIIIIhAGRICULTURAL 1999 0 0 0 0
2000 0 0 0 0
t11NDUSTRIAL 1999 0 0 0 0
2000 0 0 18 497559808
EDUCATIONAL 1999 0 0 14 10,028, 110
I Repair foundation wall 21000
1 Alter accessory building 1 ,500
1 Enlarge accessory building 70,000
1 Carport 5_
MISCELLANEOUS 2000 4 78,500 52 3, 136,413
CONSTRUCTION 1999 15 19, 168 41 460,031
TOTAL NUMBER OF 2000 8 821 ,500 135 14,596,641
PERMITS ISSUED 1999 12 375,368 130 18,692,047
TOTAL FEES 2000 8 11295 135 21 ,590
RECEIVED 1999 12 965 130 24,645
Date Prepared: December 1 , 2000
Dani L. Holford
Building/Zoning Department Secretary
ATTACHMENT # 9
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TOTAL CERTIFICATES OF OCCUPANCY ISSUED THIS MONTH - 27
I . 572 Warren Road (Glove House) - foundation repair and 3 outside wood decks.
2 . 953 Danby Road (IC) - renovations to Terrace dining facilities - temporary.
3 . 953 Danby Road (IC) - renovations to Campus Center dining facilities - temporary.
4. 953 Danby Road (IC) - renovations to Towers dining facilities - temporary.
5 . 101 Conifer Circle (Linderman Creek) - new community building for multiple residences.
6. 102 Conifer Circle (Linderman Creek) - new 8 unit multiple dwelling.
7. 103 Conifer Circle (Linderman Creek) - new 8 unit multiple dwelling.
8. 104 Conifer Circle (Linderman Creek) - new 8 unit multiple dwelling.
9. 105 Conifer Circle (Linderman Creek) - new 8 unit multiple dwelling.
10. 106 Conifer Circle (Linderman Creek) - new 8 unit multiple dwelling.
11 . 107 Conifer Circle (Linderman Creek) - new 8 unit multiple dwelling.
12. 108 Conifer Circle (Linderman Creek) - new 8 unit multiple dwelling.
13. 305 Saranac Way - finish cellar into recreation room.
14. 1216 Trumansburg Road - convert basement to home occupation office.
15 . 122 East King Road (Montessori School) - conversion of single-family dwelling to school building - temporary.
16. 20 Chase Lane - living room, study, porch addition.
17. 315 Pine Tree Road (P&C) - supermarket building expansion and renovations.
18. East Hill Plaza - site improvements at parking lot.
19. 229 Summerhill Drive - new 8 unit multiple residence - temporary.
20. 407 Summerhill Lane - new 8 unit multiple residence - temporary.
21 . 330 Pine Tree Road (Subway) - remodel tenant space to create food court - temporary.
22. 911 Taughannock Boulevard - outside wood deck.
23 . 138 East King Road - convert garage into family room with bath.
24. 260 Coy Glen Road - four bedroom single-family home - temporary.
25. 120 Grove Road - new four bedroom single-family home with attached garage.
26. 167- 1 Calkins Road - add dormer and office space in accessory building.
27. 107 Hillcrest Drive - existing two-family home.
TOTAL CERTIFICATES OF OCCUPANCY YEAR TO DATE, 2000 - 219
TOTAL CERTIFICATES OF OCCUPANCY YEAR TO DATE, 1999 - 164
INQUIRIES/COMPLAINTS INVESTIGATED THIS MONTH - 7
1 . 835 Taughannock Boulevard - zoning, building code - abated.
2. 218 Sapsucker Woods Road - building code - abated.
3. 922 East Shore Drive - property maintenance - pending.
4. 144 Bundy Road - property maintenance - pending.
5 . 325 Pine Tree Road - other - no violation found.
6. 410 Winston Court, #3 - building code - abated.
7. 103 Pinewood Place - building code - abated.
From October 2000:
1 . 125 Snyder Hill Road - zoning - pending.
From June 2000:
1 . 277 Burns Road - fill - pending.
From Mav 2000:
1 , 703 Hudson Street Extension - noise - pending.
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From Sentember 1999 :
1 . 703 Hudson Street Extension - noise - pending.
From April 1999 :
I . 172 Calkins Road - property maintenance - $200 fine imposed - (fine not collected) - abatement deadline extended to 4/ 19/00 - court date 5/3/00.
From March 1998 :
1 . 124 Haller Boulevard - building code (illegal apartment) - pending 12/30/00 compliance date (apartment occupied by family member) - abated.
From February 1998 :
L 803 Coddington Road - building code (illegal apartment) (apartment vacant) - pending.
2 . 611 Elmira Road - building code (illegal apartment) - pending ZBA appearance - (apartment vacant) pending 12/ 13/00 ZBA.
From .lanuary 1998 :
1 . 110 Winston Drive - building code (illegal apartment) (building vacant) - abated.
From May 1995 •
1 . 1 152 Danby Road - zoning and building code - legal action pending.
TOTAL COMPLAINTS INVESTIGATED PEAR TO DATE, 2000 - 54
TOTAL COMPLAINTS INVESTIGATED YEAR TO DATE, 1999 - 58
TOTAL FIELD VISITS THIS iNIONTH - 96
Uniform Building Code - 54
Local Law and Zoning Inspections - 24
Fire Safety - 10 (2 restaurants, 2 schools, I multiple residence [4 units], I senior living, I gas station, I country club, 2 businesses)
Fire Safety Reinspections - 4 ( 1 church, I gas station, I multiple dwelling, I senior living)
Fire/Emergency Occurrences - 2 (houses [ I furnace, 1 electric heater])
Fire Occurrence Reinspections - 2
TOTAL FIELD VISITS YEAR TO DATE. 2000 - 1052
TOTAL FIELD VISITS YEAR TO DATE. 1999 - 937
TOTAL SIGN PERMITS THIS MONTH - 7 ( I -The Gables Inn, 3-PSC. 3-Subway)
TOTAL SIGN PERMITS YEAR TO DATE . 2000 - 13
TOTAL SIGN PERMITS YEAR TO DATE. 1999 - 8
ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
I MEETING, 4 CASES, AGENDA ATTACHED
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TOWN OF ITHACA ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2000
7 : 00 P.M.
By direction of the Chairman of the Zoning Board of Appeals NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that Public Hearings
will be held by the Zoning Board of Appeals of the Town of Ithaca on Wednesday, November 8, 2000, in Town Hall ,
215 North Tioga Street, Aurora Street Entrance (parking lot side), Ithaca, N .Y. , COMMENCING AT 7 : 00 P .M . , on
the following matters :
G APPEAL of G .D. Blanpied, Appellant, Margaret C . Hobbie, Agent, requesting a variance from the requirements of
q Article IV, Section 16 of the Town of Ithaca Zoning Ordinance, to be permitted to maintain a parcel of land 13 + acres
t in area, with a lot width of 31 + feet at the street line and 31 + feet at the maximum front yard setback line, located at
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a Town of Ithaca Tax Parcel No. 56-3 -25 (next to 1586 Slaterville Road), Residence District R- 15 .
G APPEAL of David Axenfeld, Appellant, George Gesslein, Agent, requesting a variance from Article VIII , Section 41
of the Town of Ithaca Zoning Ordinance, to be permitted to conduct a retail business at 618 Elmira Road, Town of
Ithaca Tax Parcel No . 33 -3 -2 . 7, Light Industrial District . Said District does not permit a land use of retail businesses .
A special approval under Article XII , Section 54 of said Ordinance might also be requested, since the property was
d originally developed and used for retail businesses .
G APPEAL of Stan and Maryann Bowman, Appellants, Susan Cosentini , Agent, requesting a variance from the
requirements of Article IV, Section 11 , Paragraph 6 and Section 12 of the Town of Ithaca Zoning Ordinance, to be
C\ permitted to maintain artist studios in an accessory building with a building height of 20 + feet ( 15 foot height
limitation) located at 203 Pine Tree Road, Town of Ithaca Tax Parcel No . 57- 1 - 1 , Residence District R- 15 . Said
d Ordinance permits artists to maintain professional offices only within the buildings that they reside in and not in
accessory structures.
APPEAL of Timothy and Linda Hinkin, Appellants, requesting authorization from the Zoning Board of Appeals under
Article XII, Section 54 of the Town of Ithaca Zoning Ordinance, to enlarge a nonconforming building with the
addition of an 884 square foot second story addition at 918 East Shore Drive, Town of Ithaca Tax Parcel No . 18- 5- 14 ,
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Residence District R- 15 . Said building is nonconforming as it extends beyond property lines, with part of the adjacent
d property being Cayuga Lake ,
Said Zoning Board of Appeals will at said time, 7 : 00 p.m . , and said place, hear all persons in support of such
matters or objections thereto . Persons may appear by agent or in person . Individuals with visual or hearing
impairments or other special needs, as appropriate, will be provided with assistance, as necessary, upon request .
Persons desiring assistance must make such a request not less than 48 hours prior to the time of the public hearing.
Andrew S . Frost
Director of Building and Zoning
273 - 1783
Dated : October 30, 2000
Published : November 3 , 2000
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215 NORTH TIOGA STREET , ITHACA , N . Y . 14850
TOWN CLERK 273-1721 HIGHWAY 273- 1656 PARKS 273-8035 ENGINEERING 273- 1747 PLANNING 273-1747 ZONING 273-1783
FAX (607) 273-1704
Agenda item : 20h
Network/Record Specialist Report for Town Board Meeting
December 11, 2000
Web site :
New features added to the site this month were highlights from last month 's Grand Opening and the
Shirley A . Raffensperger Meeting Room . The Records Management Advisor Board suggested adding
an informational page on Fees & Tax rates .
Network:
hallenge Industries , Inc of Ithaca has agreed to take seven surplus PCs and one dot matrix printer.
lease see Disposition and Donation of Equipment Resolution for details .
Records Management
The Records Management Advisor Board met this month . Carl Valentino gave a presentation on the
Record Management Center Inventory. Additional shelving to be added to units in Archival Storage
Room to accommodate staff requests that boxes not be stacked on top of each other.
Respectfully submitted ,
Lisa B . Titti
Network/Record Specialist
ATTACHMENT # 10
CERTIFICATE OF PUBLICATION AND POSTING
I , Deborah Kelley , do hereby certify as follows :
1 . I am the Interim Town Clerk of the Town of Ithaca, Tompkins County , New York .
2 . Attached hereto is a Notice of Adoption of Resolution Ratifying the Execution of
an Option Agreement with Cornell university for the Sale of the Former Town
Hall at 126 East Seneca Street , and a abstract of the resolution concisely stating
the purpose and effect thereof and that said resolution was adopted subject to a
petition for a permissive referendum .
3 . Said resolution is subject to permissive referendum .
4 . On December 11 , 2000 , and within ten days after the adoption of the resolution
aforesaid , I posted a copy of said notice on the billboard maintained in the office
of the Town of Ithaca at 215 North Tioga Street, Ithaca , New York 14850 , for the
purposes of posting official notices in a public space in said offices , and said
notice and proposition remained on said posting board up to and through January
11 , 2001 .
5 . On December 11 , 2000 , and within ten days after the adoption of the resolution
aforesaid , I caused a copy of said notice and abstract to be published in the Ithaca
Journal , the newspaper designated for such purpose for notices of the Town of
Ithaca . A copy of the notice as so published in the Ithaca Journal is attached to
this affidavit .
6 . That more than thirty days have elapsed since the adoption of said resolution and
no petition protesting against such resolution and requesting that it be submitted to
the electors of the Town of Ithaca for their approval or disapproval has been filed
with your deponent as Town Clerk .
Dated : January It , 2001
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Deborah Kelley , Interim Town Clerk
Town of Ithaca
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TOWN OF ITHACA
215 NORTH TIOGA STREET , ITHACA , N . Y . 14850
TOWN CLERK 273-1721 HIGHWAY 273-1656 PARKS 273-8035 ENGINEERING 273- 1747 PLANNING 273-1747 ZONING 273-1783
FAX (607) 273-1704
Town Board Meeting 12/11/00
Agenda Item No. 17
SEAR: Sale and Possible Demolition of Former Town Hall Building at
126 East Seneca Street, Ithaca, NY
Resolution No. 195
WHEREAS, this action is the sale and possible demolition of the former Town Hall at 126 East
Seneca Street, Ithaca, New York, including the adoption of a resolution authorizing such sale and
demolition and initiating the procedure for a permissive referendum regarding said sale as required by
Section 90 of the Town Law and demolition as required by Section 220 of the Town Law; and
WHEREAS, this is a Type I action pursuant to 6 NYCRR Part 617 for which the Town of
Ithaca Town Board is the Lead Agency and the only Involved Agency for the environmental review
with respect to the sale and possible demolition of the former Town Hall property; and
WHEREAS, the Town Board; at its regular public meeting held on December 11 , 2000, has
reviewed and accepted as adequate the Full Environmental Assessment Form, Parts I and II for this
action;
RESOLVED, that the Town of Ithaca. Town Board hereby makes a negative determination of
environmental significance in accordance with the New York State Environmental Quality Review Act
for the above referenced action as proposed and, therefore, an Environmental Impact Statement will
not be required.
MOVED : Councilwoman Russell
SECONDED : Councilman Lesser
VOTE : Supervisor Valentino, aye ; Councilwoman Russell, aye ; Councilwoman Grigorov, aye;
Councilman Klein, aye ; Councilman Conley; aye; Councilman Lesser, aye; Councilman Niederkorn,
aye Motion carried unanimously.
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Deborah Kelley, Deputy Town Cl rk
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TOWN OF ITHACA
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215 NORTH TIOGA STREET, ITHACA , N . Y . 14850
TOWN CLERK 273-1721 HIGHWAY 273-1656 PARKS 273-8035 ENGINEERING 273- 1747 PLANNING 273-1747 ZONING 273-1783
FAX (607) 273-1704
TOWN BOARD MEETING — 12/11/00
AGENDA ITEM NO. 17
RESOLUTION RATIFYING THE EXECUTION OF AN OPTION AGREEMENT
WITH CORNELL UNIVERSITY FOR THE SALE OF THE FORMER
TOWN HALL AT 126 EAST SENECA STREET
RESOLUTION NO. 196
At a regular meeting of the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca, Tompkins County, New York,
held at the Town Hall, at 215 North Tioga Street, Ithaca, New York, in said Town, on December 11 ,
2000, at 5 :30 p. m. o 'clock p. m. revailing time.
The meeting was called to order by Supervisor Valentino, and upon roll being called, the
following Town Board Members were present:
Supervisor Catherine Valentino
Councilwoman Mary Russell
Councilwoman Carolyn Grigorov
Councilman David Klein
Councilman Edward Conley
Councilman William Lesser
Councilman Thomas Neiderkorn
WHEREAS, the Town of Ithaca has acquired and renovated the former US Post Office
building at 215 North Tioga Street, Ithaca, New York, for, use as a Town Hall ; and
WHEREAS, such work has been substantially completed and the Town is now using the new
facilities for its Town Hall and, as a consequence, no longer needs the former Town Hall at 126 East
Seneca Street, Ithaca, New York (the "Building") for any Town purpose ; and
and WHEREAS, the Town has made efforts to sell the Building over the last year without success ;
WHEREAS, Cornell UniversitV ("Cornell ") and the Town Supervisor have negotiated an
option agreement pursuant to which Cornell would have an option to acquire the Building and agrees
during the period of the option to make certain payments that would reimburse the Town for its
operating costs of retaining the Building until Cornell has determined whether it will choose to
exercise its option; and
WHEREAS, a copy of the option agreement negotiated with Cornell and signed by Cornell and
the Town Supervisor (conditional on approval by the Town Board) has been presented to and reviewed
by the Town Board: and
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WHEREAS, the sale of the Building and fulfillment of the other requirements of the option
agreement to be fulfilled by the Town have been determined to be a "Type I Action" pursuant to the
regulations of the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation promulgated pursuant
to the State Environmental Quality Review Act and the laws and regulations of the Town of Ithaca, the
implementation of which as proposed, the Town Board has determined, will not result in any
significant environmental effects; and
WHEREAS, it is now desired to approve the execution of such option agreement and to
authorize the sale of the Building in accordance with the terms of such option agreement should
Cornell determine to exercise its option thereunder;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca as
follows :
Section 1 . The Town of Ithaca hereby approves the execution by the Town Supervisor of an
option agreement with Cornell pursuant to which Cornell is granted an option to acquire from the
Town the premises known generally as 126 East Seneca Street, Ithaca, New York for a purchase price
of $315, 000 for a period ending June 1 , 2002, and pursuant to which Cornell makes certain payments
to the Town to preserve the option for its entire period, all of which is more particularly set forth in the
option agreement presented to this meeting.
Section 2. The Town Board of the Town of Ithaca, subject to the contingencies set forth in the
option agreement and this resolution and other contingencies relating to obtaining necessary approvals
including, if a referendum is held, the approval of the voters of the Town of Ithaca, hereby authorizes
the sale of the 126 East Seneca Street property to Cornell University as set forth in such option
agreement, and further authorizes the undertaking of all of the obligations set forth in said option
agreement, including without limitation, the preparation of a survey, obtaining and delivering all
closing papers, and, if required, demolition of the building prior to transfer, all of said actions being
authorized pursuant to Sections 64 and 220 of the Town Law.
Section 3 . The officers of the Town, including the Town Supervisor, Director of Engineering,
Director of Planning, Town Clerk, and Attorney for the Town are hereby authorized to take such
actions as they deem necessary or appropriate to complete the sale of the Building if Cornell exercises
its option and to carry the intent of this resolution.
Section 4. Within 10 days after this adoption of this resolution by the Town Board, the Town
Clerk shall, as set forth in Section 90 of the Town Law, post and publish a notice which shall set forth
the date of the adoption of this resolution and contain an abstract of this resolution, concisely stating
the purpose and effect thereof. Such notice shall specify that such resolution was adopted subject to a
permissive referendum.
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Section 5 . This resolution shall take effect immediately, unless a referendum is requested, in
which event it shall take effect, if approved at such referendum, upon such approval.
Section 6. This resolution is adopted subject to a permissive referendum pursuant to Town
Law Sections 64 and 220.
This resolution was therefore duly adopted.
MOVED : Councilwoman Grigorov
SECONDED : Councilman Klein
ROLL CALL VOTE : Supervisor Valentino, aye; Councilwoman Russell, aye; Councilwoman
Grigorov, aye; Councilman Klein, aye ; Councilman Conley; aye; Councilman Lesser, aye;
Councilman Niederkorn, aye. Motion carried unanimously.
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Deborah Kelley, Deputy Town Clerk
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TOWN OF ITHACA
NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION RATIFYING THE EXECUTION OF AN
OPTION AGREEMENT WITH CORNELL UNIVERSITY FOR THE SALE OF THE
FORMER TOWN HALL AT 126 EAST SENECA STREET
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that at a regular meeting held on the 11 th day ofDecember,
2000, the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca duly adopted a resolution, an abstract of which follows,
which resolution is subject to a permissive referendum pursuant to Article Seven of the Town Law
of the State of New York :
ABSTRACT OF RESOLUTION
Said resolution :
(a) Approved the execution of an option agreement with Cornell University pursuant to
which the Town of Ithaca granted Cornell an option to purchase the former Town Hall at 126
East Seneca Street, Ithaca, New York, for a purchase price of $315 , 000, said option to
extend up to June 1 , 2002;
(b) Authorized the sale of such premises to Cornell should Cornell exercise its option to
purchase;
(c) Authorized officers of the Town to fulfil the Town' s obligations under the option
agreement including obtaining various closing papers and related activities;
(d) Authorized the demolition of the building on the premises if Cornell requires such
demolition pursuant to the terms of the option agreement;
(e) Directed the Town Clerk to take certain actions to publicize the adoption of the
resolution; and
(0 Determined that the resolution was adopted subject to a permissive referendum
pursuant to Town Law Sections 64 and 220.
Deborah Kelley
Deputy Town Clerk
December 12, 2000
Date of Posting : Wednesday , December 13 , 2000
Date of Publication : Friday , December 15 , 2000
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_ _ a TOWN OF ITHACA
1821
215 NORTH TIOGA STREET , ITHACA , N . Y . 14850
TOWN CLERK 273-1721 HIGHWAY 273- 1656 PARKS 273-8035 ENGINEERING 273- 1747 PLANNING 273-1747 ZONING 273-1783
FAX (607) 273-1704
TOWN OF ITHACA
AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING AND PUBLICATION
I , Deborah Kelley , being duly sworn , say that I am the Deputy Town Clerk of the Town of Ithaca ,
Tompkins County , New York that the following notice has been duly posted on the sign board of the
Town Clerk of the Town of Ithaca and the notice has been duly published in the official newspaper,
(Ithaca Journal) :
NOTICE OF ADOPTION AND ABSTRACT OF RESOLUTION RATIFYING THE EXECUTION OF AN
OPTION AGREEMENT WITH CORNELL UNIVERSITY FOR THE SALE OF THE FORMER TOWN
HALL AT 126 EAST SENECA STREET , ITHACA , NEW YORK .
Location of Sign Board Used for Posting : Town Clerk's Office
215 North Tioga _Street
Ithaca , NY 14850
EGAL ADVERTISEMENT :
ate of Posting : Wednesday, December 13 , 2000
Date of Publication : Friday, December 15 , 2000
Town of Ithaca
Deputy Town Clerk
STATE OF NEW YORK)
COUNTY OF TOMPKINS ) SS :
TOWN OF ITHACA)
Sworn to and subscribed before me this day of �eC" LL bey , 20 r
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ALFRED F. CARVILL
Notary Public , Sca!e ^z Ne yo ;iK
Qualified`in on: ar c Couc : --
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TOWN OF ITHACA
215 NORTH TIOGA STREET , ITHACA , N . Y . 14850
TOWN CLERK 273-1721 HIGHWAY 273- 1656 PARKS 273-8035 ENGINEERING 273- 1747 PLANNING 273-1747 ZONING 273- 1783
FAX (607) 273-1704
TOWN OF ITHACA
AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING AND PUBLICATION
I , Deborah Kelley, being duly sworn , say that I am the Deputy Town Clerk of the Town of Ithaca ,
Tompkins County , New York that the following notice has been duly posted on the sign board of the
Town Clerk of the Town of Ithaca and the notice has been duly published in the official newspaper,
(Ithaca Journal) :
NOTICE OF ADOPTION AND ABSTRACT OF RESOLUTION RATIFYING THE EXECUTION OF AN
OPTION AGREEMENT WITH CORNELL UNIVERSITY FOR THE SALE OF THE FORMER TOWN
HALL AT 126 EAST SENECA STREET , ITHACA , NEW YORK .
Location of Sign Board Used for Posting : Town Clerk's Office
215 North Tioga Street
Ithaca , NY 14850
GAL ADVERTISEMENT :
ate of Posting : Wednesday, December 13 , 2000
Date of Publication : Friday, December 15 , 2000
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Town of Ithaca
Deputy Town Clerk
STATE OF NEW YORK)
COUNTY OF TOMPKINS ) SS :
TOWN OF ITHACA)
Sworn to and subscribed before me this 4:)-t-k day of 20
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ALFRED F. ' ARV "
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option to purchase;
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obligations under the option .)
agreement including obtain-
ing various closing papers
and related activities;
(d) Authorized the dem-
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premises if Cornell requires
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the terms of the option
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to take certain actions to a
publicize the adoption of the 1
resolution; and
(f) Determined that the
,resolution was adopted sub-
ject to a permissive referen-
Idum pursuant to Town Law
Sections 64 Deborah Kelley
Deputy Town Clerk
December J-5,,L2000 ,
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TOWN OF ITHACA
NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION RATIFYING THE EXECUTION OF AN
OPTION AGREEMENT WITH CORNELL UNIVERSITY FOR THE SALE OF THE
FORMER TOWN HALL AT 126 EAST SENECA STREET
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that at a regular meeting held on the 11th day ofDecember,
2000, the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca duly adopted a resolution, an abstract of which follows,
which resolution is subject to a permissive referendum pursuant to Article Seven of the Town Law
of the State of New York :
ABSTRACT OF RESOLUTION
Said resolution :
(a) Approved the execution of an option agreement with Cornell University pursuant to
which the Town of Ithaca granted Cornell an option to purchase the former Town Hall at 126
East Seneca Street, Ithaca, New York, for a purchase price of $315 , 000, said option to
extend up to June 1 , 2002;
(b) Authorized the sale of such premises to Cornell should Cornell exercise its option to
purchase;
(c) Authorized officers of the Town to fulfil the Town' s obligations under the option
agreement including obtaining various closing papers and related activities;
(d) Authorized the demolition of the building on the premises if Cornell requires such
demolition pursuant to the terms of the option agreement ;
(e) Directed the Town Clerk to take certain actions to publicize the adoption of the
resolution; and
(f) Determined that the resolution was adopted subject to a permissive referendum
pursuant to Town Law Sections 64 and 220 .
do&zc
Deborah Kelley
Deputy Town Clerk
December 12, 2000
Date of Posting : Wednesday ,ne y , December 13 , 2000
Date of Publication : Friday , December 15 , 2000
TOWN OF ITHACA
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T 182L 215 NORTH TIOGA STREET , ITHACA , N . Y . 14850
TOWN CLERK 273-1721 HIGHWAY 273-1656 PARKS 273-8035 ENGINEERING 273- 1747 PLANNING 273-1747 ZONING 273- 1783
FAX (607) 273-1704
December 13 , 2000
Ithaca Journal
123 State Street
Ithaca , NY 14850
Attn : Legal Advertisement Department
Dear Amy ,
Please be so kind as to publish the enclosed legal notice on Friday, December 15, 2000 .
Should you have any questions , please do not hesitate to let me know. Thank you .
Sincerely ,
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Deborah Kelley
Deputy Town Clerk
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