HomeMy WebLinkAboutTB Minutes 2019-11-06 MEETING OF THE ITHACA TOWN BOARD
Wednesday, November 6, 2019 —Noon
Agenda
1. Discuss and consider and authorization for the Supervisor to sign, a MOU with the City
of Ithaca for the Town of Ithaca to have jurisdiction over CU Wrestling Center permits
and inspections
2. Discuss and consider approval of, and authorization for the Supervisor to sign, a
Stormwater O&M Agreement and associated easements for the Cayuga Medical Center
Parking Lot Expansion Project
3. Discuss and consider and authorization for the Supervisor to sign, and amendment to the
Wedemeyer Stormwater O&M and associated easement(s)
4. Discuss and consider and authorization for the Supervisor to sign, an Agreement for
Services between Town of Ithaca and John Williams Jr. for consultant services associated
with the revision and implementation of the Water and Sewer Codes.
5. Discuss and consider referral of the New Building Code to the Planning Board for review
and comment
6. Discuss and consider authorization to Relevy unpaid Water and Sewer accounts to the
2020 Town and County tax bill
7. Consent Agenda
A. Approval of minutes
B. Town of Ithaca Abstract
8. Adjourn
MEETING OF THE ITHACA TOWN BOARD
Wednesday, November 6, 2019 —Noon
Minutes
Board Members Present: Bill Goodman, Supervisor; Members Pamela Bleiwas, Tee-Ann
Hunter, Eric Levine, and Rod Howe
Staff Present: Marry Mosely, Code Enforcement; Mike Solvig, Director of Finance, Paulette
Rosa, Town Clerk; Dan Thaete, Town Engineer
Mr. Goodman stated that this is similar, but in reverse, to the authorization we gave the City of
Ithaca on the NCRE project when most of it was in the City.
1. Discuss and consider and authorization for the Supervisor to sign, a MOU with the
City of Ithaca for the Town of Ithaca to have jurisdiction over CU Wrestling Center
permits and inspections
TB Resolution 2019 - 160: Approval of and authorization for the Supervisor to sign, an
agreement between the City of Ithaca and the Town of Ithaca for Code enforcement services
associated with the Cornell Friedman Wrestling Center Renovation Proiect
Whereas, the Cornell Friedman Wrestling Center Renovation Project straddles municipal
boundaries with the bulk of the project being in the Town of Ithaca, and
Whereas,the Town of Ithaca is willing to provide code enforcement services for the entire project,
and the City of Ithaca has agreed to transfer jurisdiction for this project to the Town, and
Whereas,pursuant to the New York State Environmental Quality Review Act("SEQRA") and its
implementing regulations at 6 NYCRR Part 617, it has been determined by the Town Board that
approval of the proposed "Agreement Between the City of Ithaca and the Town of Ithaca for
Building Permitting, Inspection, and Related Services for the Cornell University Friedman
Wrestling Center" is a Type 11 action because it constitutes "routine or continuing agency
administration and management,not including new programs or major reordering of priorities that
may affect the environment," and thus this action is not subject to review under SEQRA;
now, therefore, be it
Resolved, that the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca does hereby authorize the Town Supervisor
to sign an Agreement with the City of Ithaca for Building Permitting, Inspection and Related
Services for the Cornell Friedman Wrestling Center Renovation Project, subject to final approval
from the Attorney for the Town.
Moved: Rod Howe Seconded: Eric Levine
Vote: ayes —Howe, Levine, Goodman, and Bleiwas
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2. Discuss and consider approval of, and authorization for the Supervisor to sign, a
Stormwater O&M Agreement and associated easements for the Cayuga Medical
Center Parking Lot Expansion Project
Mr. Thaete gave a very brief overview.
TB Resolution 2019 - 161: Authorization for Supervisor to sign the Stormwater Operation,
Maintenance, and Reporting Agreement and stormwater related easements associated with
the Cayu2a Medical Center Parking Lot Expansion Proiect
Whereas the Cayuga Medical Center Parking Lot Expansion Project includes stormwater
management and treatment facilities which necessitates entering into a Stormwater Operation,
Maintenance, and Reporting Agreement, along with stormwater easement agreements, between
the Medical Center and the Town of Ithaca, and
Whereas,pursuant to the New York State Environmental Quality Review Act("SEQRA") and
its implementing regulations at 6 NYCRR Part 617, it has been determined by the Town Board
that approval of the proposed Operation, Maintenance and Reporting Agreement, and the
proposed Permanent Stormwater and Access Easements and Right-of-Way, is a Type 11 action
because it constitutes "routine or continuing agency administration and management, not
including new programs or major reordering of priorities that may affect the environment," and
thus this action is not subject to review under SEQRA; now therefore be it
Resolved that the Town Board does hereby authorize the Town Supervisor to sign the
Stormwater Operation, Maintenance, and Reporting Agreement and stormwater easements
associated with the Cayuga Medical Center Parking Lot Expansion Project, subject to the
approval of the Attorney for the Town.
Moved: Eric Levine Seconded: Pamela Bleiwas
Vote: ayes —Levine, Bleiwas, Goodman, and Howe
3. Discuss and consider and authorization for the Supervisor to sign, and amendment
to the Wedemeyer Stormwater O&M and associated easement(s)
Mr. Goodman gave a brief overview.
TB Resolution 2019 - 162: Approval of, and authorization for the Supervisor to sign, an
amendment to the Stormwater O&M Agreement and associated easements
Whereas, Robert Wedemeyer and Paula J. Wedemeyer ("Owner") previously received final
approval for the stormwater pollution prevention plan(the"Approval")from the Town of Ithaca's
Town Engineer for the property identified as tax parcel 24.-1-19.12 at 1458 Trumansburg Road in
the Town of Ithaca, Tompkins County, New York; and
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Whereas, such Approval was granted conditionally upon the construction, maintenance and
implementation of approved stormwater facilities and/or other stormwater management practices,
submission of stormwater inspection reports, and an agreement with the Town regarding the same;
and
Whereas, the Owner and the Town entered into a certain Operation, Maintenance and Reporting
Agreement with an effective date of August 8, 2018, and filed in the Tompkins County Clerk's
Office on August 10, 2018; and
Whereas, an Amended and Restated Operation, Maintenance and Reporting Agreement is needed
because various revisions have been made to the location and type of stormwater facilities and
management practices; and
Whereas, the Owner and the Town entered into a certain Permanent Stormwater and Access
Easements and Rights-of-Way from Owner to the Town dated as of August 8, 2018 and filed in
the Tompkins County Clerk's Office on August 10, 2018; and
Whereas,because of the revisions to stormwater facilities and management practices, an Amended
and Restated Permanent Stormwater and Access Easements and Rights-of-Way is needed in order
to revise the reference to a drawing and to revise certain details of the easement areas as described;
and
Whereas,pursuant to the New York State Environmental Quality Review Act("SEQRA") and its
implementing regulations at 6 NYCRR Part 617, it has been determined by the Town Board that
approval of the proposed Amended and Restated Operation, Maintenance and Reporting
Agreement and the proposed Amended and Restated Permanent Stormwater and Access
Easements and Rights-of-Way is a Type II action because it constitutes "routine or continuing
agency administration and management, not including new programs or major reordering of
priorities that may affect the environment," and thus this action is not subject to review under
SEQRA; now therefore be it
Resolved, that the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca approves the proposed Amended and
Restated Operation, Maintenance and Reporting Agreement and the proposed Amended and
Restated Permanent Stormwater and Access Easements and Rights-of-Way, and authorizes the
Town Supervisor to execute these documents,subject to the approval of the Attorney for the Town.
Moved: Rod Howe Seconded: Eric Levine
Vote: ayes —Howe, Levine, Hunter, Goodman and Bleiwas
4. Discuss and consider and authorization for the Supervisor to sign, an Agreement for
Services between Town of Ithaca and John Williams Jr. for consultant services
associated with the revision and implementation of the Water and Sewer Codes.
Mr. Thaete gave a brief overview.
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TB Resolution 2019 - 163: Authorization for the Supervisor to sign an agreement for
services provided by John Williams, Jr. Consulting Services associated with the revision
and implementation of the water and sewer codes
Whereas the town would like to review and revise sections of the Town of Ithaca Code relating
to water and sewer regulations, and
Whereas the Water and Sewer Maintenance Supervisor has requested the services of John
Williams, Jr. to facilitate such a review, now therefore be it
Resolved that the Town Board approves of the agreement and authorizes the Supervisor to sign
same, subject to the approval of the Attorney for the Town.
Moved: Pamela Bleiwas Seconded: Eric Levine
Vote: ayes —Bleiwas, Levine, Hunter, Howe and Goodman
5. Discuss and consider referral of the New Building Code to the Planning Board for
review and comment
TB Resolution 2019 —164: Referral of the draft New Neighborhood Code to the Town
Planning Board for review and comment
Whereas the Planning Department has provided a draft of the New Neighborhood Code to the
Town Board and held a public information session on it, and
Whereas the Town wishes to hear comments on the draft document from the Town of Ithaca
Planning Board, now therefore be it
Resolved that the Town Board hereby refers the draft New Neighborhood Code to the Town
Planning Board for review and comment.
Moved: Tee-Ann Hunter Seconded: Eric Levine
Vote: ayes —Hunter, Levine, Goodman, Bleiwas and Howe
6. Discuss and consider authorization to Relevy unpaid Water and Sewer accounts to
the 2020 Town and County tax bill
Mr. Solvig noted that a number of properties do not pay their bills so that they can get put on
their taxes and use it as a write off. He asked if the board wanted to consider ways to curb that
since these are funds the town uses throughout the year, and the delay does affect our cash flow.
Discussion followed and the Board was interested in learning more and Mr. Goodman will
review our Code and report back.
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TB Resolution 2019 - 165: Authorization to Re-levy Delinquent 2018/2019 Water & Sewer
Charles onto the 2020 Town & County Tax Bills.
TOWN OF ITHACA
Reconciliation of Receivables
ITEM# DESCRIPTION WATER SEWER TOTALS
1 Delinquent Re-levies $ 111,952.39 $ 64,114.44 $ 176,066.83
2 Billing Credits $ (11,563.15) $ (2,890.44) $ (14,453.59)
Account Receivable Balance: $ 100,389.24 $ 61,224.00 $ 161,613.24
Whereas, (Item No. 1 above) $176,066.83 of delinquent water and sewer charges inclusive of
penalties and related surcharges for the billing period 12/1/18, 3/1/19, 6/1/19 and 9/1/19 remain
unpaid and due to the Town as of October 15,2019 to be re-levied onto the 2020 Town and County
Tax Bills; and
Whereas, (Item No. 2 above) ($14,453.59) of billing credits will be carried forward for the
December 2019 Water& Sewer Billing cycle; and
Whereas, Town Code Chapter 261 and Town Code Chapter 210 provides for all delinquent
accounts for payment of water and sewer rents and related charges to be placed on the ensuing
years tax roll as a re-levy; now therefore be it
Resolved,that this governing Town Board approves the list of delinquent water and sewer charges
of$111,952.39 and $64,114.44 respectively, for re-levy to the 2020 Town and County Tax Roll;
and therefore be it further
Resolved, that a certified copy of this resolution along with a listing of those re-levied water and
sewer charges are to be delivered to Tompkins County Assessment Department by the Town
Receiver of Taxes for the purpose of adding these delinquent charges to the 2020 Town and County
Tax Roll, the Finance Officer for accounting purposes, and to the Southern Cayuga Lake
Intermunicipal Water Commission for the purpose of reconciling and account billing purposes.
Moved: Eric Levine Seconded: Rod Howe
Vote: ayes —Howe, Levine, Goodman, Hunter and Bleiwas
7. Town of Ithaca Abstract
TB Resolution 2019 - 166: Town of Ithaca Abstract No. 21 for FY-2019
Whereas the following numbered vouchers have been presented to the Ithaca Town Board for
approval of payment; and
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Whereas the said vouchers have been audited for payment by the said Town Board; now therefore
be it
Resolved that the governing Town Board, hereby authorizes the payment of the said vouchers in
total for the amounts indicated.
VOtJCHER NOS. 1400 - 1468
General Fund Town Wide 179,58'T26
General Fund Part-Town 3,27&83
H glj�ya�,
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jl.igjjvunq Part Town DB 131,116 74
Water Fund 47,702.53
Sewer.Fund 32,161.12
Forest 151.60
Glens idel.,.i.g itanLf) strict 64,16
Renwick H i hts J ',!ating District 73,85
Eastwood Commons l-i_ ,btu n-,,T7astaict 164.44
C'Iover Lane I,i lati IR District l&85
Winner's Circic l a�,4ntaaag_District66A
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Burleigh Da uye, 2jjjtng Di_s.trict 6192
West Haven Road 1.,aghting District18838
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.bdd_ij�jgnd.1 �ghti'n gRstrict 11159
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TOTAL J-X96,290,50
Moved: Tee-Ann Hunter Seconded: Pamela Bleiwas
Vote: ayes ---Hunter, Bleiwas, Howe, Goodman and Levine
8. Ackjourn
Meeting was adjourned upon as motion and a second at 12:22 p.m.
Submitt-
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Paulette Rosa, Town Clerk
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