HomeMy WebLinkAboutTB Minutes 2021-03-22Study Session of the Ithaca Town Board
Monday, March 22, 2021
AGENDA
https://zoom.us/i/99112301523
1. 2020 Report and 2021 Goals — JYC Presentation
2. Discuss Green New Deal Action Plan
3. Discuss Ithaca Energy Code Supplement progress
4. Consider approval of and authorization to execute a contract with OpenGov
Integrated Parcel Management Software for professional services, installation,
support and maintenance
5. Committee Reports
a) Budget
b) Codes & Ordinances
c) Personnel and Organization/ERC
d) Planning
e) Public Works
f) Others
o Short Term Rental
o Economic Development
o Bicentennial
o Parks, Trails, Preserves & Recreation
6. Consent Agenda
a. Approval of Town Board Minutes
b. Approval of Town of Ithaca Abstract
c. Approval of Budget Transfers
d. Ratification of Appointment - Laborer
7. Review of Correspondence
STUDY SESSION OF THE ITHACA TOWN BOARD
Monday, March 22, 2021
Due to the Governor's Executive Orders suspending certain aspects of the Open Meetings Law
to protect the health and safety of New Yorkers, the meeting was held via ZOOM.com
MINUTES
Board Members Present: Rod Howe, Supervisor; Members Eric Levine, Rich DePaolo, Bill
Goodman, Tee -Ann Hunter, Pat Leary and Pamela Bleiwas
Staff Present: Judy Drake, Marty Moseley, Susan Ritter, Paulette Rosa, Joe Slater, Donna Shaw,
and Dan Thaete
Mr. Howe opened the meeting at 4:40 p.m. and noted that the flag is at half-mast again and he
wanted people to note the violence that is happening against Asian -Americans.
1. 2020 Report and 2021 Goals — JYC Presentation
A number of JYC members were present and Lorraine Moran narrated a short presentation
detailing the programs and goals of the JYC. (Attachment 1)
The presentation focused on how the JYC adapted to the restrictions of the pandemic and
the services they were still able to provide and developed a virtual job -preparedness
program.
Ms. Moran noted that they are preparing hybrid programs in anticipation of expanded
guidelines for limited in -person programs.
Ms. Moran also noted that they have revamped the monthly and annual reports to give more
information and outline goals for the coming year.
The presentation ended with a video of participants in different classes and programs.
Mr. DePaolo stated that as someone who attends the JYC meetings as a non -voting member,
the conversations are always detailed, and they are doing their due diligence. The people
serving on this committee have a passion for the services they provide, and the program is
in good hands.
Christianne White, Member, added that her children got their first employment experience
through the JYC and it really meant a lot to them, and that is why she continues to serve.
Mr. Howe thanked them for their efforts in getting programs to the youth during this hard
time.
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2. Discuss Green New Deal Action Plan
Mr. Howe started the topic by saying that the plan is to have something related to the Plan
to discuss at each study sessions, but tonight, there is a 2-page Action Plan that has been
reviewed by the management team and the Personnel Committee. The idea is to discuss
throughout the year and toward the end of the year, evaluate our progress and develop goals
for the next year.
Mr. Goldsmith mentioned plans for this year including
Continuing collaboration with the City who has hired a Director of Sustainability.
He has met with him and looks forward to continuing the shared work we have done
to this point.
• Ithaca Energy Code Supplement, which is a topic below, but will continue for many
years with the next goal to tackle existing buildings reaching carbon neutrality
0 Streetlight upgrade is still in progress
Greenhouse Gas Inventory will be finished in the next few weeks and a report
submitted.
Mr. Howe noted that page two differentiates between items that we can take the lead on and
others where we may be collaborating or supporting other entities.
Mr. DePaolo asked if we are using this to meet goals we have already committed to; page 2
and the table, the first line say's "successful when adopted" "immediate 40% reduction in
greenhouse emissions for new buildings." This will be successful when implemented, not
adopted. We won't achieve reduction by adopting a goal or program but when that program
achieves the desired result.
Mr. Goldsmith and Mr. Howe said this is a guide for discussion, but they can tweak that
language.
Mr. Howe added that Mr. Slater is keeping track of options for reductions in emissions in
the fleet, but it will be slow going and decisions to be made in the future.
He added that there is a grant opportunity for a Community Choice Aggregation, and he
wrote a letter of support from the or 8 communities that want to be part of the grant.
The Plan does identify projects the Town wishes to lead on as well as those we wish to
collaborate on, and these are identified by bullet point.
3. Discuss Ithaca Energy Code Supplement progress
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Mr. Goodman gave an update on the status of the IECS saying it has been going through the
Codes a& Ordinances Committee and the City's similar committee is sending on to the
Common Council for action in April.
The City did not make many changes except the suggestion to shorten the timeline for the
enforcement of the point system. Out of the various points a building could get in the
different areas, it was 6 points by 2025; 12 points by 2030 and after that, any new buildings
could not use natural gas or fossil fuels for heating, cooling or cooking purposes. As a result
of many public comments, people wanted to immediately ban fossil fuels.
The City discussed moving up the timelines and they did decide to recommend that the 2025
deadline be moved to 2023 and require 12 points at that time and moving up the 2030
requirements to 2026 for the new building ban on fossil fuels. Mr. Goodman said he thought
it could still be used for industrial purposes.
He would like to hear comments from the Board to bring back to the COC so we can make
our changes and recommendations to move forward.
We are still working on the enforcement sections which will be different from the City's
IECS, although we have been trying to keep the same timelines, so developers and builders
are not having to deal with two different timelines.
Mr. Howe noted that we have talked to Ithaca College to answer some of their questions,
and we will be having a similar discussion with Cornell on Monday.
Mr. Goodman added that the City's Committee meetings are posted on their YouTube
channel if people want to hear the discussions and public comments. It may be a good way
to prepare for our own public hearing.
Comments
Mr. DePaolo asked whether this is only applicable to new construction or if there is a
renovation threshold where this point system needs to be adhered to.
Mr. Goldsmith responded that it covers all new construction and major renovations which is
defined as 3/4 of the building's square footage, and you need to be renovating 2 out of 3
systems — envelope, heating, or lighting. Both square footage and 2 of the 3 systems have
to apply.
Mr. DePaolo asked if we have any breakdown on natural gas and what is used for heating
versus cooking?
Mr. Goldsmith said that is easy to get, but he didn't have it at that moment.
Mr. DePaolo said electric stoves are horrible for cooking and he couldn't see a restaurant
being excited to cook with electric. Did we hear from that source about the impacts of this?
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Mr. Goldsmith said when the 2026 goes into effect, that exempts cooking. Cooking will not
be forced to change, but there are some pretty hefty volunteer points available for
commercial cooking and lesser points for residential, so you can keep your gas cooking.
Mr. Goodman said he thought that after 2030, residential could not use natural gas.
Mr. Goldsmith said that was his understanding too, but the draft law exempts it. He added
that California has not exempted it, so it isn't unheard of, but it is exempt here.
He did add that residential additions over 500 square feet for residential for one- or two-
family and 1,000 square feet for all others.
Mr. DePaolo asked if that was true whether or not the addition constitutes 3/4 of your total
square footage and Mr. Goldsmith said yes.
Mr. Goodman added that it only applies to the addition though, you can keep your gas in the
existing parts of the house but would need to not use it in the addition.
Mr. Goodman asked about thoughts on moving up the deadline since the COC will meet
after the City has most likely adopted their IECS.
Ms. Hunter was in support of the change in years as was Mr. DePaolo, although he said he
did have some concerns.
Mr. DePaolo asked how much new construction we anticipate and will research the topic a
bit more, but it seems the 6 points in a year and a half is reasonable.
Mr. Goodman added that contractors have been aware that this is coming and have been
working toward being able to meet the 6 points. Then there will be three years between
2023 and 2026 to adjust before the zero use is implemented. If we get close to 2026, and
there are concerns, we can always amend the law.
Mr. DePaolo asked if there is an appeal process and Mr. Goodman said we are working on
that, although the criteria will be very strict.
Mr. Moseley added that he has been working with Mr. Goldsmith and will imitate the
Sprinkler Variance so it is very specific to the Town Code.
Mr. DePaolo said he will be interested in seeing the variance process unfold.
Ms. Hunter responded that this has been a multi -year effort to address a critical problem and
we shouldn't be spending energy on giving people a work around and instead focus on the
good of the community as a whole and hardships to that rather than hardships of the
individual.
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Ms. Leary disagreed, saying we need to hear how it will affect the community and we
shouldn't be rigid about it and we should have a variance process.
Mr. DePaolo added that if we are telling the colleges there will be a variance process for
them, we should have something for residents.
Mr. Goodman said he has told them what we always say, if you want us to change the law,
you are welcome to ask, but that doesn't necessarily mean we would.
Mr. Howe suggested that we wait and see any draft criteria to have this discussion.
4. Consider approval of and authorization to execute a contract with OpenGov
Integrated Parcel Management Software for professional services, installation,
support and maintenance
Mr. Howe reported that we looked at over 20 companies, interviewed over 10 and had two
interviews with 3 finalists. He added that Mr. Moseley has spent months researching and
checking on details of companies and then following up with the 3 finalists and department
heads were involved in the interview and demonstrations by the 3 finalists and all agreed on
OpenGov.
Ms. Brock has also been involved and reviewed the contract and the process and although
there were things she wanted that weren't added, we are comfortable with the agreement.
Mr. DePaolo asked if we are spending more than what we had budgeted, and Mr. Howe
responded that this year we budgeted $150K and it is $94K for the first year. After year
three, we would negotiate a multi -year agreement. The current contract says a 5% increase
per year, but in discussions, a multi -year agreement would allow for negotiating that.
Mr. DePaolo said he was concerned about getting locked in with them having control over
pricing.
Mr. Little added that they also sell through a third party and we could check with them at
that time to keep them in line.
Mr. Moseley added that Suffolk County just went through an open bid and OpenGov and
their third -party sellers went through a bidding process and it was lower than that.
Mr. Howe again thanked Mr. Moseley for his extraordinary efforts in this project and Mr.
Little since he came on with the Town. They also have a customer advisory board which
they have intimated that we would be the NY representative to provide feedback.
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TB Resolution 2021 - 039: Authorization for the Town Supervisor to Sign a Software
Services Agreement and Related Documents with OpenGov, Inc. for an Enterprise
Resource Planning [ERPI System
Whereas, staff has reviewed numerous software applications, within the last nine months, to
replace the Town's current permitting program that will not be supported beginning in 2022, and
Whereas, staff reported to the Town Board in 2020 that the current system will not be supported
and embarked on the vetting and selection process for a replacement program, and
Whereas, the Director of Code Enforcement and the Network Specialist were provided several
demonstrations by multiple software systems/programs, and recommended three software
systems/programs to the Management Team for a recommendation to the Town Board, and
Whereas, the Management Team, and each department as a whole, was given a targeted
interactive demonstration of the program/product from the final two entities, and
Whereas, the Management Team discussed and has recommended that it would be in the Town's
best interests to select OpenGov, Inc., due to OpenGov's technical support capabilities, software
functionality, highly configurable and customizable software that will meet the Town's specific
workflows, applications, permits, and documents, and the level of specialized training provided
to the Town from OpenGov, which will serve and be utilized by multiple departments, and
Whereas, OpenGov has proposed a three-year Software Services Agreement at a total cost of
$197,249.00 ($150,000 was allocated in the 2021 budget and the amount to be paid this year will
be $ 93,632 [which includes the software services payment and professional services payment
for this year]), now therefore be it
Resolved, that the Town Board hereby selects OpenGov, Inc. as the provider for the software
management platform and associated professional services, approves the Software Services
Agreement, and authorizes the Town Supervisor to execute the Software Services Agreement
and related documents, subject to the approval of the Town Supervisor after consultation with
the Attorney for the Town.
Moved: Eric Levine Seconded: Pamela Bleiwas
Vote: ayes — Levine, Bleiwas, Hunter, Howe, Goodman, Leary and DePaolo
5. Consider approval of budget amendments and transfers
Ms. Shaw noted that all departments were within their budgets and this will be done quarterly
in the future.
TB Resolution 2021 - 040: Approval of Final Budget Transfers, Amendments and
Modifications for the Fiscal Year Ending December 31, 2020.
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Whereas, in preparation of closing the budgetary and accounting records of the Town of Ithaca,
the Town Finance Officer has reviewed all budgetary revenue and appropriation accounts for the
fiscal year ending December 31, 2020, and
Whereas, this review disclosed certain budgetary revenues and expenditures requiring transfers,
amendments or modifications needed to close the budgetary and accounting records of the Town
of Ithaca for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2020, and
Whereas, these findings are summarized below showing the net impact on the Fund Balance in
each operating fund or fund group:
General Townwide Fund
Budget Transfers
Account
Description
From
To
A1110.400
Contractual
311
A1110.401
Auditing Services
311
A1220.410
Conference & Mileage
495
A1220.400
Contractual
19
A1220.415
Telephone
476
A1316.400
Contractual
371
A1316.410
Conference & Mileage
500
A1316.411
Bank Fees
599
A1330.408
Postage
320
A1316.100
Regular
1,790
A1330.410
Conference & Mileage
324
A1330.400
Contractual
324
A1340.410
Conference & Mileage
1,576
A1330.485
Printing Tzx Bills
1,576
A1410.410
Conference & Mileage
721
A1410.408
Postage
481
A1410.416
Cell Phone Reimbursement
240
A1430.410
Conference & Mileage
3,586
A1430.100
Regular
1,648
A1430.408
Postage
149
A1430.420
Dues & Publications
2
A1430.421
Employee Education & Training
25
A1430.423
Employment Ads
1,762
A1440.410
Conference & Mileage
3,779
A1440.102
Engineer - Overtime
820
A1440.415
Telephone
2,959
A 1620.400
Contractual
3,158
A1620.440
Personal Protection Equipment
244
A1620.441
Bldg & Grounds Maintenance
2,914
A1650.415
Telephones
717
A1660.404
General Office Supplies
717
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A1680.490
Network Support
5,300
A1680.496
Time Warner Cable
4,951
A1680.400
Contractual
1,067
A1680.415
Telephone
747
A1680.491
Hardware & Equipment
6,352
A1680.497
Tools & Supplies
2,085
A1990.499
Contingency Account
6,290
A1910.439
Liability Insurance
6,290
A1990.499
Contingency Account
3,710
A1920.420
Dues & Publications
385
A1920.488
Taxes/Assessments on Town Property
4,095
A3310.455
Road Signs
21
A3310.454
Warren Road Signal
21
A3989.460
Six Mile Creek Gorge Ranger Program
1,037
A3510.487
Dog Enumeration
1,037
A5010.400
Contractual
1,026
A5010.403
Consulting Services
1,000
A5010.100
Regular
2,026
A5182.400
Contractual
70,982
A5132.100
Regular
1,439
A5132.101
Public Works Dept
1,224
A5132.400
Contractual
21,050
A5132.415
Telephone
658
A5132.416
Cell Phone Reimbursement
420
A5132.444
Security & Fire Alarm
2,538
A5681.203
Route 79/Hector St Sidewalk
43,653
A7110.403
Consulting Services
25,000
A7110.441
Park & Grounds Maintenance
21,693
A7110.450
Petroleum Products
13,798
A7110.101
Regular - Public Works Dept
41,601
A7110.102
Overtime
4,990
A7110.273
Light Duty Truck
240
A7110.400
Contractual
13,660
A7320.463
Recreation Partnership
2,256
A7320.465
Youth Development Program
2,256
A7550.400
Contractual
95
A7550.405
Greetings & Memorials
95
A7110.526
East Ithaca Rec-WayImprovements
100,000
A7110.527
Forest Home Walkway Improvements
52,957
A7710.212
Land Acquisition
152,957
A8020.403
Consulting Services
617
A8020.100
Regular
617
A8540.100
Regular
1,140
A8540.102
Overtime
1,140
A8540.275
Excavating Equipment
60
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A8540.273
Light Duty Truck
60
A8540.400
Contractual
5,000
A8810.400
Contractual
5,000
A9030.800
Social Security
2,931
A9010.800
NYS Retirement
189
A9055.800
Disability Insurance
492
A9901.904
Risk Retention Fund
2,250
Changes in Fund Balance:
Beginning Fund Balance 1/l/2020 $ 4,158,590
Add: Total Revenues $ 4,660,682
Less: Total Expenditures $ 4,963,449
Ending Fund Balance at 12/31/2020 $ 3,855,823
Net Increase (Decrease) to Fund Balance $ (302,767)
General Part -Town Fund
Budget Transfers:
Account Description
From
To
B 1650.415
Telephones
5,002
B 1320.401
Auditing Services
137
B 1420.402
Legal Services
4,865
B 1680.490
Network Support
6,996
B 1680.491
Hardware & Equipment
6,992
B 1680.497
Tools & Supplies
4
B 1680.494
Maintenance & Repairs
1,000
B 1680.496
Internet Service
3,578
B 1910.439
Liability Insurance
4,531
B 1920.488
Time Warner County Tax Credit
47
B8010.101
Board Members
2,380
B8010.410
Conference & Mileage
2,031
B8010.450
Petroleum Products
221
B8010.100
Regular
2,699
B8010.102
Overtime
504
B8010.415
Telephone
120
B8010.420
Dues & Publications
1,309
B8020.110
Student Interns
1,252
B8020.100
Regular
1,252
B9060.800
Group Health Insurance
14,310
B9062.800
Post Health Insurance
12,060
B9901.904
Risk Retention Fund
2,250
Changes in Fund Balance:
Beginning Fund Balance 1/l/2020 $ 1,866,762
Add: Total Revenues 1,845,594
Less: Total Expenditures 1,589,029
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Ending Fund Balance at 12/31/2020 $ 2,123,327
Net Increase (Decrease) to Fund Balance $ 256,565
Highway Fund
Budget Transfers
Account
Description
From To
DA5130.451
Vehicle Maintenance & Repairs
1,582
DA1320.401
Auditing Services
24
DA1910.439
Liability Insurance
1,558
DA9030.800
Social Security
4,832
DA9010.800
NYS Retirement
2,464
DA9055.800
Disability Insurance
118
DA9901.904
Transfer to Risk Retention Fund
2,250
Changes in Fund Balance:
Beginning Fund Balance 1/l/2020 $ 437,999
Add: Total Revenues $ 832,257
Less: Total Expenditures $ 617,739
Ending Fund Balance at 12/31/2020 $ 652,517
Net Increase (Decrease) to Fund Balance $ 214,518
Highway Part -Town Fund
Budget Transfers:
Account
Description
From
To
DB 1420.402
Legal Services
101
DB 1320.401
Auditing Services
101
DB 1680.496
Time Warner Cable
3,325
DB 1680.490
Network Support
1,913
DB 1680.497
Tools & Supplies
1,412
D135110.100
Regular
907
DB5110.101
Deputy Highway Superintendent
907
D135112.548
Winthrop/Warren Improvements
63,739
Lower Bundy Road
D135112.546
Improvements
63,739
D135130.275
Excavating Equipment
7,464
D135130.100
Regular
2,170
D135130.102
Overtime
4,693
D135130.273
Light Duty Truck
600
D135130.279
Miscellaneous Equipment
1
D135130.451
Vehicle Maintenance & Repairs
57,089
D135140.110
Regular Benefit Time
57,089
DB9040.800
Workers Compensation
30,426
DB9030.800
Social Security
9,753
DB9055.800
Disability Insurance
460
DB9062.800
Post Health Insurance
17,963
D139901.904
Risk Retention Fund
2,250
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Changes in Fund Balance:
Beginning Fund Balance 1/l/2020 $ 3,770,660
Add: Total Revenues $ 3,657,746
Less: Total Expenditures $ 2,163,705
Ending Fund Balance at 12/31/2020 $ 5,264,701
Net Increase (Decrease) to Fund Balance $ 1,494,041
Water Fund
Budget Transfers:
Account
Description
From
To
F1420.402
Legal Services
1,228
F1320.401
Auditing Services
1,228
F1680.496
Internet Service
3,056
F1680.400
Contractual
1,551
F1680.490
Network Support
133
F1680.497
Tools & Supplies
1,372
F8340.470
Line Repairs
12,090
F8340.475
Water Tank Maintenance
43,246
F8340.476
Pump Station Maintenance
7,429
F8310.400
Contractual
167
F8340.100
Regular
7,157
F8340.101
Labor
54,054
F8340.106
Compensated Absences
583
F8340.415
Telephones
684
F8340.416
Cell Phone Reimbursement
120
F8350.472
SCLIWC Water Charges
48,710
F9010.800
NYS Retirement
20,993
F9045.800
Life Insurance
73
F9045.800
Life Insurance
73
F9055.800
Disability Insurance
112
F9062.800
Post Health Insurance
27,532
Changes in Net Position:
Beginning Net Position l/l/2020 $ 7,007,471
Add: Total Revenues $ 4,761,164
Less: Total Expenditures $ 4,059,360
Ending Net Position at 12/31/2020 $ 7,709,275
Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Position $ 701,804
Sewer Fund
Budget Transfers:
Account Description From To
G1650.415 Telephone System 3,911
G1320.401 Auditing Services 710
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G1420.402
Legal Services
G1680.400
Contractual
G1680.490
Network Support
G1680.497
Tools & Supplies
G8120.403
Consulting Services
G8120.470
Repairs & Maintenance
G8120.100
Regular
G8120.101
Regular
G8120.102
Overtime
G8120.106
Compensated Absences
G8120.415
Telephones
G8120.416
Cell Phone Reimbursement
G8120.474
VCH Sewer Transmission
G9010.800
NYS Retirement
G9030.800
Social Security
G9055.800
Disability Insurance
G9062.800
Post Health Insurance
G9901.904
Risk Retention Fund
Changes in Net Position:
Beginning Net Position l/l/2020 $ 5,888,044
Add: Total Revenues 3,180,922
Less: Total Expenditures 2,766,952
Ending Net Position at 12/31/2020 $ 6,302,014
Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Position $ 413,970
Fire Protection Fund
Budget Transfers:
63,000
2,615
183
1,513
133
1,372
656
1,218
1,140
19
1,033
120
6,790
15,266
1,561
17
35,545
2,250
Account
Description
From
To
SF3410.480
Fire Protection Contract - City
12,956
S171320.401
Auditing Services
145
SF3410.482
Distribute NYS Fire Insurance Tax
12,811
Changes in Fund Balance:
Beginning Fund Balance 1/l/2020 $ 1,807,884
Add: Total Revenues 3,274,939
Less: Total Expenditures 3,782,346
Ending Fund Balance at 12/31/2020 $ 1,300,477
Net Increase (Decrease) to Fund Balance $ (507,407)
Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, that this Town Board authorizes and directs the Town Finance Officer to record all
year end budget transfers, amendments and modifications, including all other changes deemed
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appropriate and necessary, to close the financial records for the Town of Ithaca for the fiscal year
ending December 31, 2020.
Moved: Eric Levine Seconded: Pamela Bleiwas
Vote: ayes- Levine, Bleiwas, Hunter, Howe, DePaolo, Goodman and Leary
6. Committee Reports
a) Budget — Not held.
b) Codes & Ordinances — Mr. Goodman reported earlier on the Ithaca Energy Code
Supplement. Telecommunications are on the back burner until May.
c) Personnel and Organization/ERC — Ms. Bleiwas reported that they recommended
the proposed Post Office lease to the Town Board for approval. The lease will be be
for 5 years with 2 extension options. We will purchase parking passes for 5 workers
but we will be getting more in rent than we were previously, so it is a net gain.
We also began a review on the Board's Protocol Manual and would like any
comments from Board members. This will be voted on by the Board in January as is
the normal routine, but since we will have two new members next year, it is important
to review and update the Manual.
We also began reviewing an engagement survey and discussing those questions.
d) Planning — Mr. DePaolo reported that they heard from the people who have a
purchase offer in on the Chamber of Commerce regarding entities that are not only
not -for -profit being permitted, such as small medical offices or some restaurant uses
possibly tied to tourism. We came to some agreement and the draft is now with
counsel for review and comment.
Next month we will be hearing from the South Hill TND area and discussing whether
we will do another charette and thinking about developing a regulating plan ourselves
for that area.
e) Public Works — Ms. Hunter reported that they discussed the NCRE MOU and bulk
water rate pricing at full build out. The suggestion is to charge the Bolton Point bulk
rate and collect data until the after the first year of full build out and then make
decisions on permanent rates. This will come to the board for review and approval.
Discussed an easement from Hospicare associated with Saunders Park with about
$1,000 from the town for legal fees associated with drafting and executing them.
Discussed easement negotiations for our King Rd E watermain project. Details will
come to the full Board soon for approval and authorization.
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f) Others
o Short Term Rental — Mr. Goodman reported that they discussed the survey
results; about 50% response rate. The consensus seems to be not to limit the
number of days in Lakefront Residential because although there were a few
responses that had a few complaints, there were not enough to rise to a level to
restrict it. He said they are hoping to wrap this up at the April meeting and
consolidate everything into the existing framework and then review and finish up
the enforcement provisions.
o Economic Development — Mr. Howe reported that they had a zoom presentation
for stakeholders and now they are looking at the uses being proposed and any
wordsmithing before coming back to the Board.
o Bicentennial — Mr. Howe reported on the last event; Dramatic Reading of the
Legislation Establishing the Town of Ithaca. Chris Balestra played the Town
Crier role and it went well. April 12th will be the reenactment of pieces from a
number of early meetings at the beginning of our regular meeting.
Mr. Goodman added that he is hard at work on a script with speaking parts. He
thanked Ms. Balestra for her help and support.
Ithaca Festival is not happening, so we do not have to think about that.
o Parks, Trails, Preserves & Recreation — Mr. Howe reported that they are putting
together a tour and working on suggested recreation amenities for the future. The
survey is now finished and we received about 230 responses.
7. Consent Agenda
TB Resolution 2021 - 041: Adopt Consent Agenda
Resolved, that the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca hereby approves and/or adopts the
following Consent Agenda items:
a. Approval of Town of Ithaca Abstract
b. Ratification of Appointment — Laborer
Moved: Rich DePaolo Seconded: Tee -Ann Hunter
Vote: ayes — DePaolo, Hunter, Leary, Bleiwas, Levine, Goodman and Howe
TB Resolution 2021 - 041a: Town of Ithaca Abstract No. 6 for FY-2021
Whereas, numbered vouchers have been presented to the Ithaca Town Board for audit and
approval of payment; now, therefore be it
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Resolved, that the governing Town Board hereby authorizes the payment of the audited vouchers
in total for the amounts indicated:
VOUCHER NOS. 308 - 356
General Fund Town Wide
25,385.12
General Fund Part -Town
1,579.11
Highway Fund Town Wide DA
10,196.08
Highway Fund Part Town DB
3,618.77
Water Fund
485,084.29
Sewer Fund
177,962.63
Fire Protection Fund
473,589.77
Forest Home Lighting District
52.81
Glenside Lighting District
15.78
Renwick Heights Lighting District
26.38
Eastwood Commons Lighting District
36.98
Clover Lane Lighting District
4.90
Winner's Circle Lighting District
7.37
Burlei h Drive Lighting District
17.21
West Haven Road Lighting District
67.11
Coddin ton Road Lighting District
39.69
TOTAL
1,177,684.00
TB Resolution 2021— 041b: Ratify Appointment of Laborer
Whereas there is a vacancy in the full-time position of Laborer for the Public Works Department
due to internal promotions; and
Whereas the Interview Committee interviewed Julie Hewitt, who is presently working as a
Seasonal Worker and has been a Seasonal Worker for the past 3 years, for the position; and
Whereas the Committee has determined that Julie Hewitt possesses the necessary knowledge and
skills to satisfactorily perform the duties of Laborer; and
Whereas Joe Slater, Director of Public Works/ Highway Superintendent, appointed Julie Hewitt
as Laborer, effective March 14, 2021; now, therefore be it
Resolved the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca does hereby ratify the appointment made by the
Director of Public Works/ Highway Superintendent of Julie Hewitt as Laborer, effective March
14, 2021; and be it further
Resolved the position is at 40 hours per week, at the hourly wage of $21.02, which is an estimated
annual salary of $43,721 from Public Works account numbers, in Job Classification "I", with full
time benefits; and be it further
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the Town Board if there is successful completion of the probationary period as detennined by the
Director of Public Works/ Highway Superintendent.
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