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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTB Minutes 1969-11-06November 6, 19^9 1(»0 Minutes of the Regular Monthly Meeting of the Town Board of Ithaca held November 6, 19^9 ^.t the Town Offices, 108 East Green Street, Ithaca, New York commencing at 4:00 o*clock P.M, PRESENT: ABSENTV ALSO PRESENT: William B. Kerr, Supervisor Harry U. Baker, Councilman Noel Desch, Councilman Andrew W. McElwee, Councilman Victor Del Rosso, Councilman Walter Schwan, Planning Board Chairman Marion Morey, Highway Sup*t. James Dunlop, Lozier's Engineer James Buyoucos, Attorney for the Town Edward P. Riley, Town Clerk Catherine Gaffney, Deputy Clerk David Cowan, Zoning Officer Vincent Franciamone Libby deProsse Dale Lashnits, Ithaca Journal Beverly Livesay Anthony Leonardo The meeting was called to order by William B. Kerr, Supervisor. * * RESOLUTION 466 - AgPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion was made by Councilman McElwee and seconded by Supervisor Kerr that the Board approve the Clerk's request for the following insertions: A. Amendment - Resolution 46l - Northerly spur of Indian Creek Road to be called Happy Lane. B. Inclusion - of following Resoluiton 465 which had been inadvertantly ommitted RESOLUTION 465 - OTTO SCHOENFELD LEGRANDE CHASE Councilman Desch made the motion seconded by Councilman McElwee that Suspension for obtaining Building Permits(See Resolution 429)for Otto Schoenfeld and Legrand Chase, be rescinded and they be so notified of this action. Effective October 6, 19^9 Carried. And the minutes of the meeting of the Town Board as submitted by the Town Clerk be approved. Carried. RESOLUTION 46? - APPROVAL OF WARRANTS Motion was made by Councilman McElwee and seconded by Supervisor Kerr that Warrants dated November 6, I969 as submitted to the Board be approved for payment of the following amounts: Carried. General South Hill Sewer District Second South Hill Water District Highway $19,865.99 10,530.00 1,198.99 9,168.13 PERSONS WISHING TO BE HEARD Mrs. Libby deProsse Mrs. deProsse readand issued to those present a statement of the League df Women Voters of Tompkins County urging the Town to increase its appropriations for recreation. It explained that Town is presently using, extensively, therecreation pro grams sponsored by the City, and that Towns should now start to acquire natural areas and provide facilities. The letter is on file. * * RESOLUTION 468 - ANTHONY LEONARDO DANBY ROAU Supervisor Kerr explained that the Sewer line installed by the Town passes within 30 to 4o feet of the houses adjoining the Leonardo property but i6 over I85 feet from the rear of his property. Board deliberated and decided Mr. Leonardo should be granted some cost relief. Councilman McElwee made the motion seconded by Councilman Desch that the Town pay for 125 feet - house to connection. Carried. RESOLUTION 469 - VINCENT FRANCIAMONE Mr. Pranciamone spoke in regard to water and sewer services for his property. The Board listened respectfully and then explain ed to Mr. Pranciamone about the following ordinance violations. 1. Converted breezeway to living quarters(Illegal) 2. Garage became an apartment(Illegal) 3. Present accessory Building(ship)is illegal. 4. This accessory Building(3)appears to be another apartment. (Illegal) Mrs. Pranciamone interupted the discussion at this point, whereat Councilman McElwee assured him and remarked that "We wish to keep you lawful, which becomes difficult." The Board deliberated. Councilman McElwee then made the motion seconded by Councilman Desch that the Zoning Officer, David Cowan, inspect the premises for illegal water and sewer appendages and that construction should show arrangements provide only for the original basic building. No sewer - No water permits(othere than those issued to plat - and only as described.) Carried. RESOLUTION 470 - PRANCIAMONE ^ CITY SEWERBILL ^ Motion was made by Supervisor Keer and seconded by Councilman Desch that Bill for $52.18 be presented by City of Ithaca for disconnecting the sewer services at the Pranciamone residence be paid. Carried. * * RESOLUTION 471 - PRELIMINARY BUDGET Proof of Notice having been presented the Public Hearing was called to order at 4:30 P.M. by William B. Kerr, Supervisor. n Mrs, Beverly Livesay then asked the Board to consider an increase in Recreation expenditures, as the Town children were enjoying the benefits of participation in City programs. She advised the Board to consider results if these programs become unavailable to those outside the City who did no help to adequately subsi dize such activities. The Board agreed and decided that a study of the situation was needed to help in properly evaluating the situation before taking action. * * No other persons presented themselves to be heard and Supervisor Kerr terminated the Hearing at 4:45 P.M. * * Supervisor Kerr then made the motion seconded by Councilman Desch that the Town Board of Ithaca adopt the Preliminary Budget as the Annual Budget for the fiscal year beginning January 1, 1970 and SE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Town Clerk of this Town shall prepare and certify duplicate copies of the Annual Budget adopted pursuant to Section 202-a of the Town Law, and deliver one copy to the Supervisor of the Town to be presented by him to the Board of Supervisors of Tompkins County. Carried. At this time Supervisor Kerr asked the Press to take note that the $135000,00 increase would have no consequential effect on Town of Ithaca Tax rate. "The net effect of this is that for the first time in many years the General Fund has no taxes. This is because the per capita revenues balance the General Fund ap propriations, Since Village funds are excluded, there is no tax for Cayuga Heights residents to the Town for 1970, and the tax consequently is literally nothing. RESOLUTION 472 - VILLAGE FIRE CONTRACT Proof of Notice having been presented, the Public hearing was called to order at 4:45 P.M. No persons desiring to be heard presented themselves and Supervisor Kerr terminated the Hearing at 4:47 PaM. Supervisor Kerr made themotion seconded by Council man Baker that the contract with the Village of Cayuga Heights and the Town of Ithaca, whereby the Village agrees to furnish fire protection for the year 1970 to the Hamlet of Forest Home and that portion of the Town to the north of Forest Home and between the east boundary of the Village ofChyuga Heights and the east boundary of the Town of Ithaca for the contract price of $6500.00. Carried, RESOLUTION 473 - CITY OF ITHACA FIRE CONTRACT Proof of Notice having been presented the Public Hearing was called to order at 4:50 P.M. No persons desiring to be heard presented themselves so Supervisor Kerr declared the Hearing closed at 4:52 P.M. 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This will enable her to work with the present bookkeeper, Mrs. Bartholomew, until about the first of the year. Salary - $5200.00 Carried. Old Business Snyder Hill Road Water District""¥xt.#l Board(in near future)will ask for a reversal of the City's re fusal to include the Frandsen property in this district. * * Old Business Gruenfeld Claim 219 Tareyton Ro'ad Councilman McElwee and Baker reported on the claim and advised against a settlement. Findings were as follows: 1. No work had been done since release was signed by Gruenfeld. 2. Tenants at property(Gruenfeld's in Europe)thought house was perfectly all right. Board agreed and no action was taken. * * Old Businesss South Hill Sewer Costs No Action. * * Old Business Office Physical Changes No Action. RESOLUTION 478 - CHANGE HIGHWAY VOUCHER TOTAL Supervisor Kerr made the motion seconded by Councilman McElwee that Highway Voucher total be changed from $14,382.91 to 14,309.25 Check #4605 for $73.65 voided(previously paid) - $73.65 Carried. * * Inventory of Highway Machinery Tools and Equipment Pursuant to Highway Law, Section l42 (3)^ Sup't of Highways, Marion Moray's inventory of Highway machinery, tools and equip ment , accepted as presented, September 8, I909 is on file with the Town Board at the Town Offices, 108 East Green St., Ithaca, New York. n RESOLUTION 479 - DIVISION FOR YOUTH RECREATION BROJECT Supervisor Kerr made the motion seconded by Councilman McElwee that the New York State Youth Recreation Project applicationi'£or $1000.00 be approved and Supervisor Kerr be authorized to sign an agreement with the City of Ithaca for the operation of the Ithaca Youth Bureau during the year 1970. Carried. * * Van Epps* Permit Violation? David Cowan'' Zoning Officer 1. No violation of a permit since none was ever issued. 2. Three general areas of sand and gravel bank operation pre existed Town of Ithaca zoning: No. 1. South Side of Coy Glen, and No. 2. North side of Coy Glen, both Ithaca sand and gravel. 3. Rumsey - Ithaca combined management in 1952 to 1954. 4. At No. 3 site several years ago, a short-term major hauling operation took place in order to remove the "trabh" which impeded sand and gravel operation. This was a one-shot deal, not expected to reoccur. 5. The No.l site at Buttermilk Falls consists of only office and concrete blending plant. 6. The No. 2 site on north side of Coy Glen is only a maintenance j—jshop for equipment. j 7. The No. 3 site on north side of Coy Glen is only remaining active sand and gravel operation. Mr. Van Epps stated that except for normal replacement or repair of Heavy Machinery, no extension of the equipment nere had taken place recently. 8. Unless a specific violation of the Zoning Ordinance can be docu- V mehted, the Zoning Officer can find no present cause for action. Mr. Van Epps has indicated willingness todiscuss at any time such annoyances or hardships which his operation causes thfe neighbors, and which might be in his power to correct. The Board appreciates Mr. Van Epps* willingness to cooperate and expects hard topping of entrance road in March or Spril of 1970, plus a greater concern for some method of reducing or eliminating the matter of spilled sand and gravel. * * RESOLUTION 400 - CATERPILLAR LOADER VOTED RESOLVED that Highway Sup*t send caterpillar loader to Syracuse Supply Co., Vestal, New York, for reconditoning. Costs about $574.00 plus parts. ^ * * I RESOLUTION 401 - SUP*T OF HIGHWAYS HIGHWAY FUN^ VOTED RESOLVED to transfer $3000.00 from Brush Fund to Snow Fiind. * * 111! New Car - MARION MOREY "SUP'T OF HIGHWAYS New car needed by Sup't of Highways. Present one has 100,000 miles. Councilman Baker thought new car should be bought. No action taken. South Hill Water - LOZIERS JAMES DUN3X)P Discussion - Reports James Dunlop contact Ithaca College president for appoint ment to discuss Town's plans for South Hill Water District. Raponi - No problems anticipated - may move sewer N.C.R. Final estimate should be ready in about two (2) months - Testing of valve stems continues - Any additional problems with equip ment will show in final report. SEWER LINE PURCHASE N. tripiia]mmer through WmnRoP DlRlW Sewer line originally built by Schoenfeld. Board members were satisfied with price and agreement worked out between University, County, and Town for the Town's purchase of the line. EXCEPTION - Payment of interest charges - Board did not take kind ly to interest clause. Supervisor Kerr stated: "That's the only part I disagree with. We would have about 4,000 dollars ($4,000.) interest charges and I don't think we should have to pay it. The Board agreed and action was tabled. 1 CONNECTION N. E. SEWER LINE TAX EXEMPTION OPINION Re: BOCES - James Buyoucos Since a ditch was dug and in a spirit of cooperation, tap in Northeast Sewer District and water line was granted with the fol lowing conditions: A. Meets City of Ithaca requirements B. Tap will be sealed by City of Ithaca and will remain sealed until it is determined what payment will be made by BOCES towards cost of water district. Further: Mr. Buyoucos advised that there is an ambiguity in the law, inso far as the State Dormitory Authority is concerned upon the opinion of the Attorney General. The Town Attorney recommends Town assess State Dormitory Authorities or other owners of property for cost of construction and instalation of ^ improvements in the special districts involved, until such time as matter is resolved either in courts or by the legislature. Meeting adjourned at 6:37 P.M. Edward P. Riley Town Clerk TAKE NOTE THAT RESOLUTION NUMBERS 476 and 477 WERE NOT USED, THIS WAS A TECHNICAL ERROR AND HAS BEEN ACCOUNTED FOR.