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PROCEEDNGS OF E14- VIR01aWTAL COMMISSIOli
7 :30 P. iii.
Vincent Giordano
Lawrence E. Bach
Stephanie Corina
William Sullivan
Henry Johnson
Richard Hughes
EX -OFFICIO kaWBERS
APRIL 20, 1971
Anne Jones
Richard Putney
Geo. A. Blear
hl!'UTES: The organizational meeting minutes of February 17, 1971 were reviewed and
a copy given to Mr. Sullivan as he had not seen them. It was requested that copies
C-' the minutes be sent to all members in the future.
Fy il1r. Bach, Seconded by Rr. Sullivan
FLOSOL&D, that the minutes of the organizational meeting of February 17, 1971 be approved,
proceedings Carried
The Clerk then read the
p dings of the postponed meeting of March 16, 1971, due
to a lack of quorum.
BUDGET: The Clerk reported that the Common Council had approved a budget of w200.001
RICHARD HUGHES RESIGNATION: Mr. Giordano read a letter of resignation from Richard
Hughes. He asked the members to submit names of those persons who might be receptive
to the Commission.
COUNTY ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION: Mr. Giordano reported on the County meeting he had
attended on March 16th. The County presented a resolution which called for all
-onals on the Commission. There was opposition to this as there was not enough
representation. The resolution was withdrawn but would be presented at a later date.
YOUTH COUEC' ACTIVITIES: Miss Corina reported that the Youth Council had designated
the first week of Play as Clean Up Meek for them and had started a program of cleaning
up the Fall Creek area with a Photo Contest showing the various areas of pollution.
E14VIRONMEI4TAL LIBRARY: Miss Corina reported that an Environmental Library had been
started. Mrs. Jones asked that the Clerk write to the Environmental Department and
ask to be peat on their mailing list.
PROCRE:DURE RULES: Mr. Giordano reported that a tentative set of proceedurea had been
set up and were as follows:
1. Notice of the meetings to be sent to all of those concerned.
2. An agenda would be sent out in advance to all members if warranted.
3. The meetings would start at 7:30 p.m. and not go pass 9 :00 p.m.
4. A quorum would consist of four voting members.
5. An informal type of melting would be held.
6. Discussions wc�.ld be kept on the subjects involved.
7. Copies of all literature on Environmental to be requested.
PROJECTS: Various projects were discussed that might fall in the Commission's juris-
triction. It was decided that other organizations would be invited to submit their
ideas to this committee.
CITY ENVIRONMENT: Mr. Giordano reported that Jock T. Carpenter had a film and talk that
would take about twenty minutes to present on City
vironment and would try to get him
to present this at the next meeting. It was felt that it would be desirable to invite
other organizations to attend this meeting at the same time.
On motion, the meeting was ajourned at 8 :40 p.m.
PROCEEDINGS OF ENVIRON`,4ENTAL MEETING
REGULAR - FETING 7 :30 p.m. May 18, 1971
PRESENT: Vincent Giordano EX- OFFICIO MEMBERS - Anne Jones
Lawrence Bach Geo. A. Blean
Stephanie Corina
William Sullivan
ABSENT: Henry Johnson
MINUTES: By Mr. Sullivan, seconded by Miss Corina
RESOLVED, that the minutes of the meetin¢ on April 20, 1971, be approved.
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Carried
GEORGE HERR9N: Mr. Giordano introduced Mr. George Herren to those present as the `Rayor's
appointee to replace Richard Hughes, resigned. J
JOT D. CARPENTER: Mr. Giordano reported that Mr. Carpenter was unable to make this
meeting due to exams but would contact him in time for a presentation at the next meeting.
YOUTH COUNCIL: Miss Corina introduced Steve Loehr, president of the Ithaca High School
Youth Council. Mr. Loehr spoke of the program of recycling of tin cans ,
aluminum cans
and paper. He felt that this could tie in with the environmental committee's pro;rrams.
GLASS PICK UP: Mrs. Jones reported that the glass pickups at the super markets were a
success and were being continued. Mrs. James Tallman was in charge of this and would
probably hVIcomp any help in connection with this.
COUNTY ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION: Mr. Giordano passed around a copy of the Tompkins
County Environmental Commission's charter. He pointed out that a member of the City's
Environmental Committee would be appointed by the County to set on their committee.
PUBLIC INFORMATION: Mrs. Jones pointed out that the commission should have more
publicity and t ought this could be accomplished by putting news releases in the news-
papers and on the radio concerning projects that were being done and legislation that
was appearing in Albany in- regards to environment. She felt that the commission should
go on record as being for or against the varous legislations. As this tied in with what
Miss Corina had been discussing, Mr. Giordano appointed Miss Corina as chairman to look
into this.
OPEN LAND AREAS: Mrs. Jones reported on the conditions of the various small parks in
the City. She felt that the City was doing the best they could with a limited budget and
thought that other organizations could possibly help out by cleaning up some of the worst
areas and also vaca _te lots that were not kept up. She asked all members to take a good
look around beforeihe next meeting and come up with various locations th at needed im-
provements and also to come up with suggestions as to how to improve them.
On motion the meeting was adjourned at 8 :35 p.m.
Robert G. Gray.,-Deputy City Clerk-
PROCEEDINGS OF ENVIRONMENTAL COiVIISSION
Regular Meeting
PRESENT: Votiniz ° mmbers
Vincent Giordano
Lawrence Bach
Stephanie Corina
William Sullivan
ABSENT: Henry Johnson
George Herren
7 :40 p.m.
June 15, 1971
Ex- Officio 'Ienbers
Anne Jones
Ronald "Ordheimer
MINUTES: Mrs. Jones reported that she was not the one advocating ^yore publicity as re-
por in the last minutes. 11r. Giordano felt that it was the consensus of the commission
in regards to the publicity.
By Mr. Bach: seconded by Mr. Sullivan
RESOLVED, that the minutes of the last meeting, be amended to remove p"rs. Jones name and
insert commission and that as thus amended, they be approved.
Carried
OPEN SPACE PROGRAMS: Mr. Giordano spoke on brochure of Open Space Institute. He .felt
this was a goo program but at this time we were not ready for it. will file it for
future references.
ENVIRONMENTAL WORKSHOP: Fir. Giordano passed around a letter pertaining to a workshop to
el in any on my 13th. He asked all that could go to please make an effort to
attend this. He would drive and take those with him who were interested. He felt that the
budget could stand the cost of the registration of six dollars per person. The clerk was
directed to contact all members of the commission in time to get the registration in be-
fore June 29th.
YOUTH COUNCIL: . Miss Coring reported on the recyclin P of glass bottles and cans and that
Mere wa4--pick-up station at the Youth Bureau for this. She also reported that the
Council had started a research of the pollution of Fall Creek area.
LEGISLATIVE: Miss Cori.na reported that she had contacted Mrs. Cook's office and that they
advised eT to stick to that material that pertained only to the city as the county would
be taking care of the rest.
DEWITT PARK AREA: Mrs. Jones reported that there was a-nublic hearins by the Landmarks
Preservation Coi,.mittee on June 24th at 7 :30 p.m. This would be one of many held by this
committee.
ITHACA'S GORGES: Mr. Nordheimer reported that Professor McDaniels and a group were con-
ed a out t e gorges in Ithaca. He suggested that we schedule a time for him and his
group to discuss this problem. Mr. Giordano thought that the time to invite this group
would be when Mr. Carpenter gave his presentation of city environment.
STREET TREE PROGRAM: Mrs. Jones reported that Professor 71ahr had a class who looked into
Me tree program 01 Ithaca and had discussed it with Robert 0. Dingman and Edwin Lynch. She
suggested that we look into this for a possible presentation to this commission.
JULY AND AUGUST MEETINGS: Mr. Giordano asked the members what they would like to do about
the July and August Meetings as this was vacation time.
By k r. Sullivan.: seconded by ' °x. Bach
RESOLVED, that the next meeting of the Environmental Commission be held on September 21,
1971.
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On motion meeting was adjourned at 8:20 p.m. " Carried
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Robert G. Grey, Deputy City Clerk
Regular Meeting
PRESENT: Voting Members:
Vincent Giordano
Stephanie Corina
William Sullivan
Lawrence Bach
Charles Bell
PROCEEDINGS OF ENVIRONMENTAL MEETING
7:35 p.m.
Ex- Officio Members:
Anne Jones
September 21, 1971
Absent:
Henry Johnson
MINUTES: By 4r. Bach: seconded by Hr. Sullivan
RESOLVED, that the minutes of the last meeting, June 15, 1971, be approved.
Carried
CHARLES W. BELL: Mr. Giordano welcomed Charles IV. Bell as a new member of the Environmental
Commission, replacing Mr. Herron who has moved from the city. Mr. Bell's term will expire
December 31, 1974.
HENRY JOHNSON: Mr. Giordano reported that Henry Johnson had submitted his resignation to
him verbally and asked that if any of the members had names —ai someone who could replace
him to submit them to the Mayor for his consideration.
RONALD NORDHEIMER: Mr. Nordheimer has resigned from the Common Council as alderman,
effective September 17, 1971. A replacement from the Common Council should be made by the
Mayor to complete his term ending December 31, 1971.
COUNTY ENVIRONMENTAL COUNCIL: Mrs. Anne Jones has been recommended by the Common Council
or appointment as a member of the Tompkins County Environmental Management Council.
ENVIRONMENTAL WORKSHOP: Mr. Giordano reported on the workshop attended by the commission
on July 13th. He felt that it was a step in the right direction as other commissions were
still feeling their way along. He directed the clerk to make additional copies of the speech
given by Arthur Godfrey at the workshop and have them ready for distribution to those who
are interested.
GLASS RECYCLING: Miss Coring reported that the Youth Council was collecting glass once a
month and sending it to Elmira. Proceeds going to Youth Coucil.
BEAUTIFICATION: Mr. Bach reported that the high school students were working on improving
landscaping as their project.
COMPLAINTS: Notice was given that oil was on top of the water on the six mile creek at
South Cayuga Street. Twice it was looked at but each time it had disappeared. It would be
appropriate to find out from the city what was causing it.
VACANT LAND: It was reported that there was various pieces of land around the city that
needed cleaning up. The Ithaca Hotel block, the First National Bank lot, the Thaylor lot
in the 300 block of North Tioga Street, the Moose lot on 'Vest State Street, the City Parking
lot on East State Street next to Millers, the Giordano lot on South Plain Street in the 400
block, and the alleyway alongside the Home Dairy. It was felt that the Commission should go
on record to clean these lots up.
By Mr. Bell: seconded by Mr. Sullivan
RESOLVED, that the Environmental Commission go on record to clean these lots up and the clerk
be directed to draft a form letter to be sent to the property owners.
Carried
POWERS OF THE COMMISSION: Mr. Bell asked what the power of the commission was to enforce
any requests or directives that the Commission put out. After much discussion on this it
was decided that the Local Law establishing the Commission put them in an advisory capacity
only and that the enforcement of any directives was in the hands of the Common Council.
On motion the meeting was adjourned at 8 :3S p.m.
bert G. -Gre-f,-N-Fafy rty Clerk
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PROCEEDINGS OF ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION
Regular Meeting 7 :30 p.m. October 19, 1971
PREP SENT: Voting Members:
Vincent Giordano, Charles Bell, Lawrence Bach, William Sullivan, Stephr -r.ie Corina
MINUTES: By Mr. Bell: seconded by Miss Corina
RESOLVED, that the minutes of the meeting of September 21, 1971, be approved.
Carried
NOISE POLLUTION: The Clerk read a letter from Anne Jones saying she had a previous
commitment but that she had asked the Clerk to write to the State Environmental Com�,iss4.on
for a copy of their Noise Ordinance and also the City of Chicago for a copy of their
ordinance which they had just adopted. She asked that a committee be formed to study
these ordinances when received.
HENRY JOHNSON RESIGNATION: The Clerk read a letter from Henry Johnson resigning from the
ommission ue to previous commitments. Mr. Giordano asked that the members who knew of
anybody interested in the Commission to submit his name to the Mayor for his consideration.
BENCHES AT FALL CREEK: The Clerk reported that the benches purchased by the Kiwanis
lu for Fa Cres ark were received by the city but had not been installed as yet.
They want to put in concrete to set the benches on and bolt them fast so that they could
not be removed by anybody. Mr. Bell reported that the Kiwanis Club would install them
in order to put theft into use.
VANCANT LAND: The Clerk reported he had sent out eight letters to owners to clean up
vacant and. The Urban Renewal Agency had reported to him that they were cleaning up
their vacant lots; Giordano had cleaned up his; the Superintendent of the Board of Public.
Works felt that the Commission was overstepping its jurisdiction. He had not received
replys from the four others.
TOMPKINS COUNTY BEAUTIFICATION' COUNCIL: Mr. Giordano reported that Miss Corina had
ome ice Presideb t o the anti ivation Council. Miss Corina thought this wry -!A lie
workable as the two Commissions were working toward the same purpose.
ENVIRONMENTAL WORKSHOP: Mr. Giordano reported that the State was having an Environmental
Wor s op on Novem r 9th and 20th. He thoughtthis would be helpful for any of the
members as the last workshop in July was beneficial.
By Mr. Bell: seconded by !sir. Bach
RESOLVED, that Miss Corina be authorized to attend the Environmental Workshop on
November 19th and 20th, 1971, to be held at Tarrytown, New York, and the cost to be
taken from the Environmental budget.
Carried
CITY ENVIRONMENT: Mr. Giordano reported that Joel T. Carpenter had agreed to present
his film- and talk on City Environment at the November 16th meeting. He advised the
members to contact other gropps who might be interested in this presentation. He felt
that the Tompkins County Environmental Commission should also be invited to this.
On motion the meeting was adjourned at 8:20 I
Pri (i(:bEDINGS OF E IVIROWIENTAL CO;VIISSION
Regular Meeting
1:30 p.m, November 16, 1971
PRESENT: Votin Members:
berg:
Ex- Officio Members:
Vincent Giordano
Lawrence Bach George A. Blean
William Sullivan
Stephanie Corina
ABSEND Charles Bell
Louis Cacciotti
MINUTES: By Mr. Bach: seconded by Mr. Sullivan
71-MM, that the minutes of the meeting of October 19, 1971, be approved,
Carried
Mr. Giordano reported that Mr. Bell and Mrs. Jones had a conflict of meetings tonight
and had been excused.
NOISE POLLUTION: The Clerk reported that he had received from the City o£ Chicago their
ordinance on oise Pollution. It was available to those who would like to see it.
SEMINAR: Mr. Giordano reported that the New York State Environmental Council and the
en�tr 1 New York Home Builders were having a seminar on November 17, 1971 at the Shera o
Inn at Syracuse, New York. This is opened to those who are interested, t n
LOUIS 67ha CACCIOTTI: the Clerk reported that Louis Cacciotti, of 401 Richard Place, Ithaca
�+'�Orha��ieen appointed to the Environmental Commission to replace Henry Johnson
who had resigned. His term will end on December 31, 1972,
STEPHANIE CORINA: The Clerk reported that Miss Stephanie Corina had been appointed to
t e Tompkins County Environmental Commission to replace Anne Jones who was ineligible to
serve, as the appointee had to be a voting member of the Ithaca Environmental Commission.
STATE BUDGET: Mr. Giordano reported that the state had set aside a sum of $300,000.00
or Environmental Commission work. It would be a matching budget. If the local budget
was $500.00 the state would match the amount upon presentation of the
advised that it would bear looking into. proper forms. He
CITY BUDGET: Mr. Giordano reported that the Environmental Commission should submit
its u gd`et for next year to the City.
BY Mr- Sullivan: seconded by Mr. Bach
RESOLVED, that the budget for the Environmental Commission for the
to December 31, 1972s be set at $500.00 and that the bud et re year January 1, 1972,
Controller by the Clerk. R Quest be submitted to the
Carried
CHAIRMAN -VICE CHAIRMAN: Mr. Giordano reported that a new Chairman and Vice - Chairman
s ou a elects or next year and asked the members to have their nominee ready at the
December meeting.
JOT T. CARPENTER: Mr.
Carpenter
did not appear
to present his talk on City Environment.
On motion the meeting was
adjourned
at 8 :20 p.m.
Robert . ey, p. ler