HomeMy WebLinkAboutMN-CAC-1984CONSERVATION ADVISORY COUNCIL
CITY OF , NEW YORK
Regular Meeting
January -18, 1984
PRESENT:
Commissioners (8) - Banks, Semmler, Boynton, Perko, Baker, Miller, Anthony,
Plunkett
Council Liaison (1) - Peterson
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Richard Banks.
Resignation - Dorothy Lauben a er
A letter of resignation has been given to Chairman Richard Banks from Dorothy
Laubengayer. This vacancy will be filled by a youth member.
Election of Officers
An election of officers was held with the following results:
Chairman - Richard Banks
Vice Chairman - John Perko
Secretary - Ashley Miller
Liaisons to Other Committees
Environmental Management Council - Damon Boynton
Recycling Task Force - Ashley Miller
Six Mile Creek Commission - John Perko
Stewart Park Committee - Damon Boynton, John Perko
Hydropower Commission - Richard Banks
Energy Commission - Steve Baker
Hydropower Commission Report
A report from the Hydropower Commission was given by Richard Banks. The City
has signed a contract with Stetson Dale for an extensive study on the effects
of a reduced flow over Ithaca Falls and a consulting engineer is drawing up
a study to possibilities for Six Mile Creek,
Recycling Task Force Budget Allotment
Resolution
By Comm. Boynton: Seconded by Comm. Perko
RESOLVED, that an amount of $200 of the Conservation Advisory Council's budget
be alloted to the Recycling Task Force for the purchase of books and periodicals.
Carried Unanimously
Environmental Quality Review Ordinance - Revision
The proposed revision of the City's Environmental Quality Review Ordinance was
discussed. Moved and seconded were the following changes:
Section 36.5 1L: to read "or contiguous to any "creeks and streams
flowing within city boundaries.
Section
1
(vi):
Delete
"substantially ".
Section
C
(3) :
Delete
"substantially ".
Section
1
(p) :
Change
to .25 MGD
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Several questions were directed to Carolyn Peterson for Common Council discussion.
Open Spaces Inventory - Report
A report on Open Spaces Inventory was given by Comm. Boynton. Toni Anthony,
Regina Plunkett, Damon Boynton, John Perko, and Richard Banks were appointed
to an Open Spaces Subcommittee.
Order of Directory
Resolution
By Comm. Perko: Seconded by Comm. Semmler
RESOLVED, that the CAC order the "Directory of Environmental Organizations and
Agencies from the Center for Environmental Information.
Carried Unanimously
February CAC Meeting
The next CAC meeting will be February 15, 1984 at 7:30 p.m.
CONSERVATION ADVISORY COUNCIL
CITY OF ITHACA, NEW YORK
Regular Meeting
February 15, 1984
PRESENT: Commissioners (5) - Banks, Plunkett, Anthony, Baker, Boynton
Council Liaison - Peterson
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
The Minutes of the January 18, 1984 meeting were approved as recorded.
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Environmental Management Council Letter
A letter has been received from Judy Rossiter of the Environmental Management
Council regarding fire horns. The letter will be forwarded to the Human Services
Committee for further action.
New York State Electric & Gas Letter
Comm. Plunkett read a letter from NYSE &G regarding the community garden sites
and possible location of site for low level development. Overhead lines will
be remaining in place. NYSE &G will give community gardens sEx months
notice. The new owner will determine further garden use. Use of open space
inventory to identify future sites for such use or similar use, e.g. "Southwest
Park ".
REPORTS FROM OTHER COMMISSIONS:
Open Spaces Inventory Report
Comm. Boynton identified areas of interest and ones needing the most attention
as follows:
(1) Community Parks - Stewart Park, including bird sanctuary
and inlet
(2) Natural Areas - Fall Creek and Cascadilla Creek and 6 Mile Creek
(3) Trails - Bikeway and Circle Greenway
Six Mile Creek Committee
Alderperson Peterson reported the committee is proposing to continue actively
through June of 1985.
Alderperson Peterson gave a review of the Six Mile Creek executive summary.
Watershed Master Plan
There was a discussion of the development of the watershed master plan.
OPEN SPACES INVENTORY
Comn. Banks is recommending compilation of spaces, sorting of information,
and development of recommendations for use. Comm. Banks will develop format.
Park at Corner of Eddy Street and Dryden Road
Comm. Plunkett suggested a CAC statement on Collegetown development, e.g. loss
of small park on corner of Eddy Street and Dryden Road.
Resolution
By Comm. Baker: Seconded by Comm. Plunkett
RESOLVED, that the Commission views the park on the corner of Dryden Road and
Eddy Street in Collegetown as an extremely valuable community resource. The
Commission strongly recommends that the importance of this open space be
recognized and respected during both the final design and environmental review
process.
Carried Unanimously
The next meeting will be held on March 21, 1984
CONSERVATION ADVISORY COUNCIL
CITY OF ITHACA, NEW YORK
Regular Meeting
March 21, 1984
PRESENT: Commissioners (6) - Banks, Plunkett, Baker, Boynton, Anthony, Semmler
Council Liaison - Peterson
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
The Mini of the February 15, 1984 meeting were approved as recorded.
ute
COMMITTEE LIAISON REPORTS:
Hydropower Commission
Comm. Banks reported that at the next meeting, on April 18th, that consultants
on the Six Mile Creek will come to talk about generation capacity. Use of
brick building at VanNetta's Dam was debated as was whether to go to licensing
phase at Six Mile Creek. Ithaca Falls license should come through by June 15,
1984. Helen Jones in the Planning Department is the contact person for arch-
eological-work at Ithaca Falls.
There is a new court ruling on buy -back price redoing it to 3.5� per kwh might
make hydropower more unattractive but probably not enough to discouage develop-
ment at Six Mile Creek and Ithaca Falls.
Six Mile Creek
Alderperson Peterson informed.the Council that the report on the Six Mile
Creek is out and is available at the City Clerk's Office.
Alderperson Peterson also reported that there will be a public information
meeting on Six Mile Creek on April 2, 1984 at 7:30 p.m. at the Central Fire
Station and there will be a presentation to the Common Council on April 4.
Key issues include opening the area up to the 60 foot dam for public use,
hiring a gorge ranger, and strengthing zoning laws.
Stewart Park
Comm. Boynton reported the representatives are interested and well informed.
Tom Niederkorn is the consultant working with Jack Dougherty for the city.
Statement of Goals:
improvement of traffic circulation
improvement of existing structures
improvement of City Golf Course
attempt to take bird sanctuary for extra nine holes has been put down.
Cornell University has agreed to cede Biological Field Station - -15 acres
of wetland, with Lmderstanding that it is developed 'wisely'. Cornell
University thinks it is no longer 'natural'. One new playing hole could
be created there.
Department of Public Works installation and parking lot will be cleaned
up.
Tin Can - proposal to raze it, put in a new building, smaller.
Shoreline- Cornell study- creeks dump into the swim area. There is
effluent from sewer pipes of City «nd Lansing_ North wind blowing
stuff in. No possibility of re- establishing swimming.
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Possibility of swimming in Fall Creek exit, near old boat - house.
Clean out of inlet -silt could be dumped on shoreline. Could make an
island,or peninsula on side of breakwater.
Recommendation of Phase One in May.
Text meeting will be April 17th (Tuesday)
Wetlands
Alder-person Peterson reported that the Board of Public Works passed a resolution
asking to exempt two parcels of City land form the State's DEC list of wetlands.
The parcels are Fuertes Bird Sanctuary and the Cornell University biological
station. The EMC said that lands cannot be made exempt. Comm. Boynton was
instructed to carry message to the Stewart Park Advisory Group to leave wtlands
designation as it is and to follow proper permit procedures for land use there.
Wilcox Press
There have been complaints from Fall Creek and other residents about continuing
pollution. CAC will write a letter to Wilcox Press with cc to the City of Ithaca,
the County Board of Health, and the State DEC.
Open Spaces Inventory
Was divided in sections for research as follows:
Stewart Park - Boynton
Six Mile Creek - Peterson
School Playgrounds - Anthony
South Hill /Elmira Road - Banks
Fall Creek /Downtown - Plunkett, Miller
East Hill /Collegetown /Cornell - Baker, Semmler
Next Meeting
The next Conservation Advisory Council meeting will be held on April 18, 1984.
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CITY OF ITHACA
108 EAST GREEN STREET
ITHACA, NEW YORK 14850
OFFICE OF TELEPHONE: 272 -1713
CONSERVATION ADVISORY COUNCIL March 27, 1984 CODE 607
Wilcox Press
445 E. State Street
Ithaca, New York 14850
To Whom it May Concern:
The Conservation Advisory Council of the City of Ithaca has
been contacted by several residents concerning emissions and odors
from your State Street plant.
Under the terms of your agreement with the City and the
State Department of Environmental Conservation this problem was
supposed to have been corrected. It seems, however, that some
form of emissions which members of the community find offensive,
are continuing.
We request you contact us immediately to explain the re-
appearance of this problem. We look forward to working with you
to effect a speedy resolution to this issue.
Yours Truly,
6te.�)aAk &J.
Richard W. Banks
Chairman, Conservation
RWB /cjh
cc: John Anderson, Coui
Norm Boyce, Dept. c
John C. Gutenbergei
"An Equal Opport
PRESENT:
Commissioners (5) -
Council Liaison (1)
CONSERVATION ADVISORY COMMISSION
April 18, 1984
Banks, Miller, Anthony, Boynton, Semmler
- Peterson
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Richard Banks.
-APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
The minutes of the March 21,.1984 meeting were approved as recorded.
ADDITION TO THE AGENDA:
A request was made to the CAC to study an amendment to a health law by the
Assembly, State of New York.
REPORT FROM HYDROPOWER COMMISSION:
Chairman Richard Banks gave the following report from the Hydropower Commission:
1) For Fall Creek, there will be a series of informational meetings. 2). The
results of a Sensitivity Analysis for Six Mile.Creek conclude that hydropower
fron Van Natta's dam, the most likely site on this creek, would be marginal
from an economic standpoint. Potnetial changes in the amount paid by NYSEG for
hydropower were discussed.
WILCOX PRESS:
Mr. Jim Blythe appeared before the Commission to voice strong opposition to
continued smoke stack emissions from Wilcox Press. There has been no response
to a letter sent to the press from the Conservation Advisory Council. It was
decided to write the Mayor stating our strong concern with a deadline for city
initiated action.
SIX MILE CREEK STUDY REPORT:
Alderperson Peterson submitted the report of the Six Mile Creek Study Committee.
The CAC voted unanimously to support the recommendations of the study committee.
OPEN SPACES COMMITTEE:
Comm. Boynton reported from the Open Spaces Committee on the preliminary plan
for re- allocation of space at Stewart Park.
The possibilities of hiring help for the Open Spaces Inventory will be pursued.
TOXIC WASTE SITE HEALTH MONITORING
Alderperson Peterson read a letter from the State Assembly urging support for
a bill on toxic waste site health monitoring.
NEXT MEETING:
The next Conservation Advisory Council meeting will be May 15, 1984.
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TO: Concerned Citizens
THE ASSEMBLY
STATE OF NEW YORK
ALBANY
April 6, 1984
FROM: Assistant Majority Leader Richard Gottfried
Environmental Conservation Committee Chairman Maurice Hinchey
Health Committee Chairman James R. Tallon, Jr.
We are writing to urge you to support legislation we
recently introduced on health monitoring programs at hazardous
waste sites (A.10937, Fink, Hinchey, Tallon, Gottfried, Grannis).
The bill would provide for the development of health monitoring
programs at sites determined to be an actual or potential health
threat, the incorporation of more health - related criteria in
site assessment and classification, Health Department access
to Superfund monies for its activities, and regular consultation
between the Health and Environmental Conservation Departments.
Enclosed please find the bill's supporting memorandum which
briefly describes its provisions. If you would like a copy
of the bill, please don't hesitate to contact Assemblyman
Hinchey's office at (518) 455 -4436 or Room 625, LOB, Albany,
N.Y. 12248.
The need to encourage health assessment activities and
provide the Health Department with adequate resources has been
extensively documented at the series of statewide public hearings
we have been holding which many of you attended. This bill is
a significant step forward to assure better protection of the
public's health and safety. We hope you will work with us to
attain its passage.
We would greatly appreciate it if you would express your
support of A.10937 to Senator Warren Anderson, Majority Leader of the
Senate and Senator John Dunne, Chairman of the Senate Environ-
mental Conservation & Recreation Committee (Legislative Office
Building, Albany, N.Y. 12247), as well as, Governor Mario
Cuomo (Executive Chamber, State Capitol, Albany, N.Y. 12224).
Thank you for your help.
MEMORANDUM IN SUPPORT Or LEGISLATION
submitted -rn a=ordancp with Assembly Rule Ili. § 1 (e)
w
Memo on original draft of bill
Bill Number: Assembly 10937 Senate
h Memo on amended bill
Sponsors: Members of Assembly: ink. Hinchey, Tallon, Gottfried, Grannis
Senators:
lrtrocucecd at the request or
Tile of Bill: An Act to amend the environmental conservation law, the public health
'aw, the state finance law and the public authorities law in relation to in-
active hazardous waste disposal sites and health monitoring programs related
--hereto.
Purpose or General Idea of Bili: To clarify the responsibility of the Department of
Health and the financing .mechanism for asses--inc, the health impact of inactive
nazardous waste sites. I
Summary of Specific Provisions: Bill Section 1, 7 and (11) amends ECL 27-1301, PHL
1389(a) and PAL 1281 to modify the definition of "hazardous waste" and "waste ".
Currently materials which are no longer manufactured but which may pre-
viously have been disposed of at inactive sites may not be on the Commissioner':
list. In addition, a waste may be causing or contributing to a public health
or environmental hazard during the time that steps are being taken to classify
such waste as hazardous. It is therefore necessary that the definition of
hazardous waste be expanded beyond those wastes contained on the Commissioner's
Mist to include wastes which meet certain criteria consistent with EPA's
criteria relating to:.their serious impact on public health and the environment.
In order to avoid duplicate regulation, "waste" is defined to exclude
industrial discharges which "are subject to permits" under ECL Article 17. DEC
:as interpreted this phrase.ology to mean only those discharges for which DEC
-ias issued a permit as opposed to those for which a permit is required by law
but was not obtained. To construe the exclusionary language to include unper-
m,itted and other non - complying discharges would result in rewarding violators
of the law by exempting them from the enforcement provisions of ECL Article
27, Title 13, even though such persons have evaded the requirements of ECL
rrticle 17. The amendment clarifies the definition and conforms it to DEC's
interoreta,-.i3r,. -
Ei1i Sections 2 and 8 adds two new subdivisions 6 and 7 to ECL 27.3.301
and PHL 1389(a) which defines "inactive hazardous waste disposal site health
Monitoring program," and "disposal ".
Bill Section 3 amends ECL 27- 1305(e)(b) clarifies the requirement that
DOH as well as DEC conduct as annual assessment of the inactive hazardous waste
disposal site registry. A procedure is set forth for DOH in cooperation with
DEC to modify the numerical hazard ranking system; it includes a requirement
for public hearings.
The current ranking system emphasizes environmental concerns and does
not adequately take into account impacts on health.
:.L '7 -1305 (4) (b) (2) is amended to modify the classification of a site
to include sites determined to be an actual or potential danger to the public
health pursuant to PHL 1389(b). A new Section (3) is added for sites about
,which DOH lacks sufficient information and requires further investigation.
Bill Section 4 amends ECL 27- 1313(3)(a) to require the DEC Commissioner to
consult with the Commissioner of Health prior to ordering an owner•or person
responsible for the disposal to develop a remedial program. If the Commissione
1f Health makes a "determination" pursuant to PHL 1389(b) that the site
represents an actual or potential danger to public health then he is authorized
to approve a remedial program. This bill would specifically require persons
responsible for the disposal of hazardous wastes to reimburse the State for all
costs, direct and indirect, which it incurred in connection with the clean -up
cf the S4te.
Section 5 amends 27- 1313(5)(--), (e) and (f). Section 5(e) presently
r,.; _-Ur development and implementation o= an inactive hazardous waste
�Oyrdi i. Th1S nee sectlo provides for such a program to be
^� ,, t r_ r. r.ar.t to }PHL 1389 (b) .
:eve c.: ed .used on a 'deter�:i a _o. �u_ .
:'aae 2
Summary of Specific Provisions: (continued)
Section a(e) provides that when the Health Commissioner transmits
a written "determination" pursuant to _1.389 (.b) of" the PHL to the
co ^-issioner of DEC compelling a remediation or health monitoring program
such programs shall be approved by DON Commissioner and for Health
s
Commissioner approval of such programs
By focusina the Department of Health on health monitoring, and not
remedial encineerinc work, it will allow that Department to do what it
does best. At the same time, the remea`1'al work, including the engineering
solutions and 'Legal enforcement action-, will ;)e left largely to DEC,
Section 5(f) provides that appropriate relief from an owner or operator
o= a site shall include the development of a health monitoring program
and recovery of expenses.
Bill Section 6 amends ECL Section 27 -1313 to substitute "determin-
ation" for "declaration".
Bill Section 7 amends PHL 1389(a)(1) and (5) to modify the definition
of " .al.ardo ,s waste" and "waste".
Bill Section 9 repeals 1389(b) and adds a new Section 1369(b) which
modifies the procedure for addressing hea_t_r problems at inactive Sites
✓` delineating the health assessment responsibilities of DOH.
Bill Section 10 amends State Finance Law Section 97(b)(3), (4) , (5),
(6) and (7) to clarify Department of Health's access to superfund for in-
active site health monitoring programs.
Bill Section 12 provides for a report to the Governor and the
Legislature describing remediation and health monitoring programs relating
tc inactive sites.
Statement in Support - This bill responds to a widespread public outcry
about -he lack Oi ?':1- cation available tc people about the impact of to ; :ic
waste contamination on the health of people living in areas affected by
these si -es.
series c= :Jc =z Assem,w_ ' heari nas on 'The Need for Commun? tv Health
--forma- -..nn on Toxic Substances and Hazardous Waste", took test.-monv
i^ = �ybany, Buffalo and Mineola which overwhelmingly confirmed the glaring
_n cea1-acy of the Department of Health's financial and sta tutor' ab.*lity
-o address the health concerns of people in these areas. Citizens, public
c___c _La _- and health experts broua!:t to the legislature'S attention_ the
_r�s- ration. fear and anger o= people all over the state and their con-
s repeated call for government action to monitor the health impact
c= inactive hazardous waste sites.
For example, an official from the Monroe County Health Department
Testified ti. t .aroe sums of money could be wasted by inadecuate remediatior.
efforts superfund sites because public health problems are not being
addressed.
The Sate has not met its obligation to the people whose lives have
teen disr°unted by these toxic dump sites when remediation plans and
.,azaraous waste site ranking fails to address health concerns which may
be discovered after environmental remediation plans have been completed.
Government's expanding duty tc mo-.itor the health of its citizens
who are exposed to hazardous waste from dump sites was recently recognized
�-, a land mark- ruling from a New Jersey court in which a municipality which
was found to have caused the contamination was held to be financially
responsible for the cost o- providing future health assessments of the impac
c= a nec_igently maintained landfill, on the people of the affected area.
.�ers Township of Jackson 461A.26 184 (1983, Sup. Ct., N.J.).
There is tremendous public support for the principles embodied in this
'-ill and for a greater commitment of resources to this problem. Public
fear ana outrage over the impact of hazardous waste dumping has become so
great that a recent U.S. Justice Department survey concluded that most
Americans consider purposeful dumping of hazardous waste to be worse than
some homicides.
The State Department of health must play an active role in cooperation.
,,ith the Department of Environmental Conservation in the process of site
_assi:Lcation, remediation and health monitoring related to inactive
-.a waste sites.
iOv :�w�S this coal .ne Department Cf Health m'.;st be provided with
:hay :c revenues under the State Sun_e -fund and the assessment o= the heal-:
=C= _.azardo,,:s v:aStE s. -es mLi st ne a completely ; •1teCj. razec Dart cr tI _s
' _ —onse to the problem.
Page 3
(continued)
Prior Legislative History - None
Fiscal implications for State and Local Governmentc� - Clarifies
Department of Health's access to the hazardous waste remedial fund.
There is no appropriation.
Effective Date - Immediately.
Conservat Un Advisory council
tray W, 1984
Present: Perko, Peterson, Boynton, banks, filler, Baker.
The iinutes of the April 16, 1934 minutes were approved afteo the insertion
of haker to the list of those commissioners present.
Alderperson Peterson has asked the city attorney how the city could enforce
its ordinances pertaining to 'wilcox Press. He is looking into it and
reported a letter from the DEC to the city reporting m mplaints from
residents about hilcox.
Chairman hanks described econonic decisions to be made at upcoming Hydropower
Conmission meeting. He also reported on a neighborhood ;questionnaire
by Stetson -;dale for the US for Ithaca Falls.
Damon Boynton reported on the Stewart Park Cor.mission.
A letter will be drafted and sent to State Legislature in support of
health monitoring programs at hazardous waste site (A. 10937, Fink,
Hinchey, Tallon, uottfiied, Crannis)
The tzx conrAttee agreed to support the negative declaration on the uAF
requested by the `Town of Ithaca on Six the Creek.
A statement will be sent to the Planning and Development Coywittee supporting
the charter and Ordinance Committeels recommendation an Ida for the Valentine -
quarry project.
Damon Boynton reported from the Open Spaces Consr:ittee that the Open Spaces
Inventory should take into account development and maintenance of Cornell trails
and spaces in the Beebe Lake and Cascadilla Jorge areas. Privately owned
land is not included in the inventory, with the exception of the above areas.
CONSERVATION ADVISORY COUNCIL
July 18, 1984
PRESENT:
ommissioners (7) - Plunkett, Banks, Baker, Semmier, Perko,
Anthony, Boynton
Council Liaison (1) - Peterson
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
The Minutes o the —May 16, 1984 meeting were approved as
recorded.
ELECTION OF OFFICERS:
Re's'ignations
John pe`rTcoo as resigned due to many other duties. Thus,
the committee needs a Vice -Chair and representative to the
Six Mile Creek Committee.
Richard Banks has resigned as Chairman due to press of other
responsibilities.
Election of Officers
teven a er was nominated and unanimously chosen as Chairman.
John Semmler was elected as Vice Chair.
Regina Plunkett was elected as representative to the Six
Mile Creek Committee.
BUDGET:
T e ollowing is the suggested budget for 1985:
phone..........................$ 50.00
office expense ................. 400.00
professional fees .............. 500.00
travel ......................... 150.00
There has been $118.00 spent so far in 1984 out of $1450.
A vote on the budget resulted as follows:
assed Unanimously
FLUORIDATION am p fluoridation.
Comm. Baker brought information pamphlets on
He is interested in pursuing the question. Comm. Boynton
reported that the whole issue was debated 15 years ago and
was turned down. He seeks to avoid the confrontations of
the past. He doesn't want it resurrected unless it can be
done "objectively.
Start up cost for fluoridation would be zero. The State
would come in and get it started.
The matter of fluoridation will be reviewed at the August
meeting.
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LAMPRICI -DES
T-tie Department of Environmental Conservation has notified
the City that we weren't party to lampricide hearings, but
if we wish to, we can notifty them. Notifcation will get
there late.
Resolution
RE7DIVET, that the committee requests the following from
the Department of Environmental Conservation:
That the committee be notified of further procedures.
That the State postpone lake treatment process until
we have a chance to comment on the D.E.I.S.
That copies of the D.E.I.S. be mailed to all committee
members in preparation for next months meeting.
Carried Unanimously
Agway Permit
Request to continue operations at Fifth and Hancock site.
It appears they monitor themselves.
Permit is for the outfall line into Six 6Mile Creek.
Cayuga Heights Permit
Disc arge o treate wastes is 2 million gallons a day
into Cayuga Lake.
Both permit applications were reviewed and approved by
the Conservation Advisory Council.
WILCOX PRESS
A cerperson Peterson has checked with Corporate Counsel, t'
Rich Stumbar, regarding the Wilcox fumes. A committee
had met with Tom Parziale at Wilcox. There were shakedown
problems and equipment failures due to winter weather.
DEC Engineer Boyce is working with them. Air quality has
improved.
DEC has authority to act on City complaints. County Health
Department could also shut down the plant. City Engineer
could also abate smoke emissions.
DEC letter opposes expansion at Wilcox Press.
HYDROPOWER ,COMMITTEE:
Comm. ban KS Tepulu,--d on Hydropower Commission actions in
Six Mile Creek.
STATEMENT OF APPRECIATION:
T e Committee t an e i.chard Banks for his Chairmanship
and service to the CAC.
NEXT MEETING;
Me next meeting of the CAC will be August 1S, 1984.
COVSF.LtVATION ADVf5i)lty GOUNGIL
August 15, 1984
Piyr GENT s
Commissioners (5) Baker, Semmler, killer, Plunkett, Banks
Council Liaison (1) Peterson
APPROVAL 01 UDUIES
The minutes of the July 13, 1964 meeting were approved as recorded.
ttiGYCLIi+U IASN r'UrtU UUiJ'litLcU'lluN
Michael Green , representing the Recycling Task Force, gave a brief
account of their progress and requested a contribution to cover the
printing of stickers for the city recycling program.
It was moved by Ashley Miller, seconded by hegina Plunkett and unan-
imously passed to allot up to *35u for the above item.
tE Oai ON `IhZ' tillUtiOPO Ett CO�'.ISSIUA
stick Banks reported from the h�tc, opower Commission and annoounced a
second public meeting in September.
Uj,Aj U6 ;S EiiOuUh`1 ABOUT BY JAUAUiJ 1;0114 0A' S LL "1L"U -EN1
Regina. Plunkett will be the liaison to;'iAU, with John Ser,mler replacing
her as Liaison to the Six 1,;,ille Creek Committee.
flays of gaining new members were discussed.
Lail EEh i"AUL ; ,CULOUY A(MUA
The Council has recieved a letter from Ecology Action regarding the
possibility of expansion of the golf course into the adjacent Cornell
4'etlands. Regina Plunkett roved that a letter to SPAG be written
regarding future shore development and asking the date of the next
hearing. This was seconded and passed.
iiILCOX PttESS
Steve Baker read a letter from, Dan Hoffman regarding Wilcox Press.
Action takeni Carolyn Peterson will suggest a list of Ildtio to Complain
loll to media for publication.
U �y SPriGES; Carolyn Peterson reportea on the possibility of a`_cty
lance trade -off of recreation land the inlet-i (site of Farmer's 1�larket)
to spur inlet development.
Efforts will be made in Septe giber to hire student help for the Open
Spaces Inventory.
&,i VInOUVi i iIAL itEVli ii OitJIAA AGE
Steve Baker will send out copies of the city Ehvironrrental Assessment
forms for review and they will be tho;oughtly discussed at the next
meeting.
Steve Eaker provided an EEIS for the Seneca Lake Lamprey Control Program
and a L=1 S for Cayuga Lake. Reviewed and passed on by John Ser.mleb.
Next meeting: September 19
GONSEdIATIOii Ali iI50it1 COUXIL
November U, 198)4
Present: hiller, Serrmler, Banks, Baker and Council Liaison Peterson
The meeting began with a discussion of problems of recruiting and
retaining members.
Carolyn Peterson reported that a letter from the CAC to various
Cornell administrators resulted in the Plantations Board recom-
mending that Cornell_ not deed over their biological hesearch Station
on the edge of the golf course for the purpose of future golf
course expansion as put forth in the Stewart Park 111aster Plan.
Ashley ;;!filler volunteered to be the CAC's representative to the 04C,
in lieu of.hegina Plankett's resi_r'.,nation.
Carolyn Peterson gave an update from Comiion Council regarding the
alienation vote on Inlet Island and Southwest Park.
John Semler will call Cornell Planning Department to find out
about hiring a work study student for the Open Spaces Inventory.
Steve Baker will write to DPW to inquire about the city's pruning
policy.
The CAC is considering sponsoring a public hearing on 'vilcox Press
in the Spring.
Steve Baker reported that the City health hoard voted 6 -1 to recom-
mend fluoridation of city water.
The EAF rovision will be discussed at the next meeting so .:embers
should be prepared by comparing present orftnance with proposed
revisions.
lJW6 , LVri IIv :uuviJOrti ujulVuiL
Decer; ber 19, 1964
resent; Baker, Anthony, Seriniler, miller, Peterson
The meeting began with a. nresentation by Helen Jones of t e
r lan;,ing depart- ent on a si Le Man for the cr000sed Ithaca malls
riyo.roelectric -Plant and a surrounding nark. 'lhe air of the site
r >l_an is to mitigate construction ana enrhasize historical_ sites
in a oubli.c use ;ark. A resolution of sunnort for the concept
of t-is nark tieas unax.L- ousl.y oassed.
Steve raker has ,riritten Jack _, oughtery of the Ithaca ilublic 3iorks.
Lenartr.ent innuiring about the city's oruning policy and has not
recieved a reply.
Carolyn Peterson read her letter to ,?ayor Gutenberger, Gorr: -on
CotIncil and the -Planning iepart:: ent re ,uestin €; that the Con -
servation Advisory Co.;ncil be uti7_izea as an advisory group.
trick banks mill be ask_ea to send a letter of annreciation to
i,ar,.on Eoynton, mith a cony to the r ayor.
the 6onservation ,advisory Council vii 'Li notify the mayor that
vve -�,ish to participa.Le in the LLC hearings on the use of a
la_npricide in Cayuga Lake.
Zree Co7,rission; Carolyn Peterson brought up her concerns
ab;)ut destruction of trees and shrubs in the city. Ashley
,ill_er will send letters to the Ithaca Garden Club, the
Liberty ndae Failey men's Gar !en Club and the Cor , ,unity Gard. ens
voicing our concern and asking for their input anti representative
he l , fro;' their r er bers. It fa s agreed that a city tree ord-
Inance voala be a lorif" tern goal.
Veit' rteviSion. �^,as review ec, and action vlas t aO_ed to
the. January Il.eEt1n ; Wrl.er'e. It mill be first on the agenda.
January 16
CONSERVATION ADVISORY COUNCIL.
—
CITY Y Of`- ITH,�1C /a —NEIT YOiI
Regular Meeting January .18, 1984
PRESENT:
Commissioners (8) - Banks, Semmler, Boynton," Perko, Baker, Miller, Anthony,
Plunkett
Council Liaison; (1) - Peterson
The meeting called to order by Chairman Richard Banks,
Resionation - Dorothy Laubengayer
A _ 1 ette of rE s i gna - on has beer- given to Chairman Richard B inks from Dorothy
L.auhengayer. This vacancy will be filled by a youth member.
Election of Officers
An elcc::ion of officers was held with the following results:
Chairman - Richard Banks
Vice Chairman John Pei -ko
Secretary - Ashley Miller
Liaisons to Oth -r Commi"tees
Environmental Management Council - Damon Boynton
Recycling Task Force - Ashley Miller
Six ile Creek Commission - John Perko
Steuart Fars; Committee - Damon Boynton, John Perko
Hydropo ",ver Commission - Richard Banks
Energy Commission - Steve Baker
Hy.dropuvier Commission Report
A re)ort from the Hydropo�!er Commission was given by Richard Banks. The City
has signed a contract with Stetson Dale for an extensive study on the effects
Of a_-reduced flow o,!, „r Ithaca Falls and a consulting engineLr is drawing up
a 's i udy�Ito possibilities for Six Mile Creek,
Recycling Task Force Budget ,liotment
Resol a f:� on
Eby Com ?. Coynto : Seconded by Comm. Perko
RESO; ��'ED, that an armount of X200 of the Conservation Advisory Council's budget
be alloted to the Recycling Task Force for the purchase of books and periodicals.
Carried Unanimously
Envi ro mental_Quality Revi el�” Ordinance - Revision
The pr revision of the Cit _ntal Quality Review Ordinance was
discussed. Moved and seconded were the following changes:
Section 35.5 1L: to read "or contiguous to any "creeks and streams
flowi nc 4vi thi n ci t,y boundaries. �— __- _--- - -__ --
Section l (vi): Delete "substantially ".
Section C (3) Delete "substantially ".
Section 1 (p) Change to .25 MSD
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Several questions were directed to Carolyn Peterson for Comrion Council discussion.
Open Spaces Inventory Report
A report on Open Spaces Inventory was given by Comm. Boynton. Toni Anthony,
Regina Plunkett, Damon Boynton, John Perko, and Richard Banks were appointed
to an Open Spaces Subcommittee.
Order of Directory
Resolution
By Comi -n. Perko: Seconded by Comm. Semmler
RESOLVED, that the CA, order the "Directory of Environmental Organization. and
Agencies" from the Center for Environmental Information.
Carried Unanimously
February CAC Meeting_
The next CAC meeting will be February 15, 1984 at 7:30 p.m.
CONSERVA —1 rl>' >N ADVISORY COUNCIL
,1.y J -8, 1984
PRESENT'
�omm�i sioners (7) xi.. kett, Banks, Ba.key, Semmler, Perko,
A� thony, 1�oynton
Council Liaison (1) �- aletersora
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
T`Minutes o 15, 1984 meeting
were approved as
recorded.
ELECTION OF OFFICERS:
Resfgna:f T o s
Jo n Pbrc�o -ias resik -n.° d due to many other° duties. Thus,
the committee needs a Vice- Cha.ir..and representative to the
Six Mile Creek Commi 1, : =;e.
RimBard Banks has Chairman elue to press of
responsibilities.
Election of Officer;
Steven Baker-was nominaLed and unanimously chosen. as Chairman..
John Semmler was as il:i_ce Chair.
Regina Plunkett was c l -; -ted as represent-ti to tl�e Six
Mile Creek Committee„
BUDGET:
T e following is th( >uggested budget for 1985:
phone ..........................$ 50.00
office expense ................. 400.00
professional fees .............. 500.00
travel ............ .............. 1.50.00
There has been $118.00 spent so far in 1984 out of $1450.
A vote on the budget resulted as follows:
Passed Unanimously
FLUORIDATION
Comm. Baker brought information pamphlets on fluoridation.
He is interested in pursuing the question. Comm. Boynton
reported that the whole issue was debated 15 years ago and
was turned down. He seeks to avoid the confrontations of
the past. He doesn't want it resurrected unless it can be
done "objectively."
Start up cost for fluoridation would be zero. The State
would come in and get it started.
The matter of fluoridation will be reviewed at the August
meeting.
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LAMPRICIDES
The Department of Environmental Conservation has notified
the City that we weren "t party to lampricide hearings, but
if we wish to, we can notifty them. Notifcation will get
there late.
Resolution
RESOLVED,,—that the committee requests the following from
the Department of Environmental Conservation:
That the committee be notified of further procedures.
That the State postpone lake treatment process until
we have a chance to comment on the D.E.I.S.
That copies of the D.E.I.S. be mailed to all committee
members in preparation for next months meeting.
Carried Unanimously
Agway Permit
Request to continue operations at Fifth and Hancock site.
It appears they monitor themselves.
Permit is for the outfall line into Six "Mile Creek.
Cayuga Heights Permit
Diarge o- treate -- wastes is 2 million gallons a day
into Cayuga Lake.
Both permit applications were reviewed and approved by
the Conservation Advisory Council.
WILCOX PRESS
AlTerperson Peterson has checked with Corporate Counsel,
Rich Stumbar, regarding the Wilcox fumes. A committee
had met with Tom Parziale at Wilcox. There were "shakedown"
problems and equipment failures due to winter weather.
DEC Engineer Boyce is working with them. Air quality has
improved.
DEC has authority to act on City complaints. County Health
Department could also shut down the plant. City Engineer
could also abate smoke emissions.
DEC letter opposes expansion at Wilcox Press.
HYDROPOWERCOMMITTEE:
Comm. Banks reported on Hydropower Commission actions in
Six Mile Creek.
STATEMENT OF APPRECIATION:
The Committee thanked Richard Banks for his Chairmanship
and service to the CAC.
NEXT MEETING:
T e next meeting of the CAC will be August 15, 1984.