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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 -2- January 18, 1984 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. -2- March 21, 1984 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. cjh 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. ri �t�'LI ♦��IN . 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. -2- 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 -2- January 18, 1984 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. -2- 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.