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September 13, 2021 at 5:30 p.m.
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AGENDA
1. Call to order and Pledge of Allegiance
2. Persons to be Heard and Board Comments
3. Discuss a request from Maplewood/EDR regarding a refund on water billing
4. Consider approval of a refund due Town of Ulysses pursuant to the Intermunicipal
Agreement for Water Service
5. Consider setting public hearings on September 27, 2021, regarding:
a. A proposed local law to amend Chapters 270 and 271 of the Town of Ithaca
Code, to provide a Planned Development Zone for the Chain Works District
b. Proposed acquisitions of real property(2) for public parks and playgrounds
c. Proposed local law to install stop signs at Wildflower Dr/Strawberry Hill Cir
d. Amending the Southern Cayuga Lake Intermunicipal Water Commission
Agreement Increasing Water Rate Charges Effective January 1, 2022
e. Adoption of the Southern Cayuga Lake Intermunicipal Water Commission 2022
Budget
f. Approval of the 2021 Assessment Rolls for the Town of Ithaca's Special Benefit
Districts and Special Benefit Areas
g. Approval of the Proposed Increases to Town of Ithaca Water Rates and Sewer
Rents Effective January 1, 2022
6. Consider authorization for the Town Supervisor to sign an MOU with the Cayuga Lake
Watershed Intermunicipal Organization and associated dues
7. Discuss Town of Ithaca Water Storage Requirement
8. Consider acceptance of public sewer infrastructure associated with Phases 3& 4 of the
Westview Subdivision
9. Discuss bid results—Forest Home Walkway Improvement Project
10. Consider approval of Forest Home Walkway Improvement Project with an increased cost
estimate and authorization to acquire associated easements, Subject to Permissive
Referendum
11. Consider authorization to award contract—Forest Home Walkway Improvement Project
12. Consider approval of a COVID-19 Mandatory Vaccination and Surveillance Testing
Program
13. Consider Consent Agenda Items
a. Approval of Town Board Minutes
b. Approval of Town of Ithaca Abstract
c. Approval of Bolton Point Abstract
d. Approval of surplus equipment designation and donation to Lakeview Cemetery
e. Acknowledge receipt of Independent Audit— SCLIWC 2020
14. Consider entering Executive Session to discuss the acquisition of real property where
disclosure could affect the price
15. Report of Town Officials and Committees
16. Review of Correspondence
17. Adjournment
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Meeting of the Ithaca Town Board
September 13, 2021 at 5:30 p.m.
Minutes
Board Members Present: Rod Howe, Supervisor; Members Eric Levine, Rich DePaolo, Bill
Goodman, Tee-Ann Hunter, and Pat Leary Absent: Pamela Bleiwas
Staff Present: Susan Brock, Attorney for the Town; Judy Drake, Director of Human Resources;
Marty Moseley, Director of Code Enforcement; Susan Ritter, Director of Planning; Paulette
Rosa, Town Clerk; Joe Slater, Director of Public Works; Donna Shaw, Director of Finance; and
Dan Thaete, Director of Engineering
1. Call to order and Pledge of Allegiance
Mr. Howe called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m.
2. Persons to be Heard and Board Comments
Caroline Arms,President, Forest Home Improvement Association, thanked Joe Slater and his
staff for changing the truck traffic signs with the objective of increasing safety for pedestrians
and deterring trucks from using the hamlet as a shortcut by adding legends to the stop signs at the
bottom of Pleasant Grove Rd indicating that traffic already on the bridge will not stop and
removed the "except local delivery" on the weight limit signs which we hope will have a positive
effect and we thank them for exploring the possibility of weight limit restrictions as another way
to improve the safety of Forest Home.
Ms. Arms also noted that the community was disappointed that the bids for the Forest Home
Walkway Improvement project came in over budget, and we recognize that the Town has
financial constraints but very much hope the Town can find the funds to proceed with the project
this Fall. If not, the community urges the Town make some repairs to make the Walkway safer
in the Winter, specifically,by replacing the rope handrail from the lower section that was
removed in during brush clearing in preparation for the Project. Preferably, the hand rail should
reach to the corner where the flat section starts, which is a few feet up than previously and the
railing further up also needs some repair.
Bill Arms, Forest Home resident, spoke regarding the Preservation Commission. He asked the
Board to consider slowing down in the creation or participation in the Commission. He stated
that for recent legislation such as the stream setback law and the energy code, the Board
encouraged widespread participation with residents and the public and in this instance, there has
been none. The legislation would mirror the City's and give uncontrolled power to the
Commission and process to carry out even minor repairs.
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Mr. Arms stated that under the legislation, his house could be designated a historic building
without my consent; my neighborhood could be designated a historic district without me even
knowing about it, and then, the Commission would have tremendous power over my house with
no checks and balances in place to help me.
The Commission sets the criteria for establishing the District and the criteria for evaluating
changes to the exterior with the sole power to approve or reject them. The Commission reports to
nobody. Today's Commission may be sympathetic to the practicalities of owning and older
house,but commissions elsewhere have become dominated by people with unrealistic biases and
prejudices.
The legislation requires a certificate of appropriateness for any change, no matter how small.
For example, to replace a porch light fixture, the homeowner has to follow a bureaucratic process
with no guarantee that the Commission will decide that it is appropriate, and the Commission has
complete power over the decision and the guidelines are vague. There is no process for appeal,
other than the NYS Supreme Court.
The Town needs to reconcile the power of the Commission, with the goals of energy efficiency
and sustainability. This is a real problem, the Commission could well stop improvements, such
as replacing a rotten window, adding rooftop solar or mounting a heat pump outside the building.
He went on to say that he and his wife I live in a historic building and the character of the
Community depends on people like us, who value the neighborhood, and continually repair an
upgrade their houses.
This costs more money than if we lived in a subdivision, but we do it willingly, however, we do
not need to be able to worry about our ability to make reasonable improvements, without the
burden of the proposed code.
Bruce Brittain, Forest Home resident, spoke, saying that he wanted to pick up on what Caroline
addressed; the Forest Home Walkway gets an extensive amount of pedestrian commuter usage,
and although the bids came in a little higher than you expected, something has to be done this
Fall for the safety of the Walkway. Some of the railing has failed and some has actually been
removed, not only the rope but the posts. When winter weather arrives and the snow and ice, you
need a handrail. If nothing is done it will be dangerous and if you close it for the season, it will
deflect pedestrian commuters to the Warren Road Walkway, which is far more dangerous.
Mr. Brittain stated that he hoped the Town would go ahead and get this project done.
3. Discuss a request from Maplewood/EDR regarding a refund on water billing
Mr. Howe summarized, saying that Maria Schnell was here to explain the request.
Marie Schnall introduced herself, saying that she is an account auditor with Utility Managers and
is here representing EDR Maplewood (Maplewood) apartments.
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Ms. Schnall stated that she became involved after Kevin Bargher from Maplewood reached out
regarding the May water billing and she had put in a request for a simple sewer credit for that bill
with Mr. Slater and started doing a deeper dive into the billing after his response that it wasn't
possible and found that there has been an issue since the inception of the billing process.
She gave a summary, saying that the property installed an underground pipe during construction
in 2017 and the pipe had a small, minor leak, which went undiscovered during the rough
inspection and was covered up and construction continued.
The construction was completed, and the property was leased, filled to capacity and fully
occupied in the beginning of 2019. With the full occupancy, and the chaos that entails,
management simply paid the bills as they came in.
Ms. Schnall said then, this May, all hell broke loose regarding the water bill and she was got
involved.
Maplewood was contacted by a representative from Bolton point, and someone was able to get
out to start doing the repairs to a leak in the pipe they found underground.
Ms. Schnall stated that what is so concerning about this is that Bolton Point has a system in place
that is supposed to alarm when there is a constant stream of water at a property, and it doesn't
seem to be working when that is happening; when a constant stream of water is happening at 3
and 4 am in the morning.
Ms. Schnall went on to reference records and notes from Bolton Point where the property was
named over 20 times, and basically it stated that the occupancy continues to increase and as that
happens, their consumption increases.
She stated that someone should have caught this problem a long time ago.
Ms. Schnall stated that an extensive study was done in the planning process for Maplewood and
what the impacts and water consumption needs would be. That report came up with 45K+
gallons of water. Doing the math, it is an astronomical amount of gallons of water that has been
wasted and could have been caught much sooner.
She said it is difficult to go back over time and attempt to figure out what the usage should have
been, even at that high of 45K gallons per day, but it is a good starting point.
Ms. Schnall stated that she respectfully requests the Board look at all the information she has
provided and provide some type of credit to this property. It the issue had been caught earlier, it
would have saved hundreds of thousands of dollars.
She added that ultimately, it will get passed on to the residents, and these people have been
affected by COVID and we would certainly like to roll back those numbers and be able to give
them an accurate number for the water billing, which is included in the rent.
Mr. Howe asked for comments from Mr. Slater and others.
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Mr. Slater began by referencing the Town of Ithaca Code, Chapter 210-8 Corrections of errors.
That section lays out the process for a property owner to file an application for a refund. There is
a 60-day timeframe to do so from the time the applicant learns about the claimed error. The
Town Board can extend that for"good cause shown."
Mr. Slater then spoke to the study referenced by Ms. Schnall, saying that the East Hill Water
Study was an estimate so GHD could basically run a model and figures, not a hard number.
Mr. Slater then explained the process from the beginning of a project, saying that as any
development comes in, there is a demarcation point or an option for the developer to put in the
utility services to the Town of Ithaca's standards. In this case, the demarcation point here,
chosen by the developer, was at the street with coming through to a building here with a master
meter and then distributing the water throughout the whole complex.
Mr. Slater shared his screen showing the infrastructure layout.
Mr. Slater noted that because in that case, because they chose that demarcation point, the system
is considered a"private" system. The Town and Bolton Point really has no way of knowing
what water usage is happening past the master meter in this private system..
The monitoring system mentioned is a courtesy. Bolton Point will send an email or attempt
contact if a high consumption is seen based on previous consumption.
Mr. Thaete added that the GHD report was done before this development was even established
and was an estimate on what"might"be developed not, not this particular project, and that report
was put together months before this project was done. We don't know the exact number of
fixtures and that might explain some of the deviations from the GHD estimated numbers.
Mr. Howe stated that the total requested refund amount was $481,270. There might be some
information received today,but let's hear from the Board.
Mr. DePaolo asked about the initial construction phase, when the pipes are laid, and the water
system is laid out. Who, if anyone, is responsible for out for determining that installation is up to
snuff, the allegation is that this pipe has been leaking since it was constructed, so who ultimately
looks at that during the construction phase and signs off on it?
Mr. Thaete explained that when a development comes in, there is a big decision made by the
developer; is this going to be public or private. In this case, the developer chose to make it
private and they chose not to install to the Town standard.
At that point in time, Bolton Point and the Town were there doing building inspections and spot
inspections such as making sure the bedding was right for the pipe(s), but beyond that, it is the
responsibility of the developer to make sure everything is going according to plan and being
constructed properly. Then the Health Department gets involved and conducts pressure testing
and making sure the disinfection is adequate and so forth.
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Mr. Thaete stated that the Town had minimal oversight over the system because they chose a
private system.
Mr. DePaolo asked if the requested refund is for water usage or the sewer charges or a
combination of both?
Mr. Slater responded that he thinks the initial request was for the sewer portion to be reduced and
has now amplified into an over water usage.
Ms. Schnall responded that was the case. She added that the decision to go with a private system
is that college housing is typically water and sewer and electricity are included in the rent and so
it is therefore not necessary for ownership to install individual water meters for every unit, the
anticipation is that it's always going to be college housing there.
Mr. DePaolo asked if the refund we are being asked to consider includes some water that did go
into the sewer system? Is there a way to separate out those two uses? Is there records of before
and after that we could potentially consider some type of sewer credit.
Mr. Slater said he doesn't know how you could quantify that.
Mr. Thaete added, the leaks that we know about are supposedly fixed, so time would tell, if you
could do a comparison, possibly, but it would take some time, and that would not be an exact
science by any means.
Ms. Brock added that because we were in a pandemic last year, and the students and professors
were not in the labs and classrooms, and Bolton Point's report show that, and apartments and
various other complexes showed increases, not just Maplewood.
She said it would be very hard to try and figure out what the actual usage would have been
because it probably was higher and she would not suggest the town trying to parse that out.
Ms. Brock added that Bolton Point did notify Maplewood or Greystar in May of 2020 that their
consumption was high, and it doesn't look like Greystar didn't do anything about it for over a
year.
Also, GHD's report was underestimated by about a third of the number of beds that ended up
being built.
Ms. Brock noted that Maplewood's last certificate of occupancy wasn't issued until late 2019, so
it would have been very natural for Bolton Point to see steady increases in usage in 2020 as the
buildings received their certificates of occupancy.
She said there are many, many factors here. It is not that the Town or Bolton Point didn't notify
them; they notified them in May of 2020, they notified them again in February of 2021.
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Ms. Brock stated that she thought the Board was just going to have to look at whether, under the
town code, there's a good reason for why they didn't apply for the credit sooner once they learned
that there was a probable leak back in May of 2020 and yet they're just coming to you now, and
they didn't do anything about it, as far as we know for over a year.
Mr. DePaolo stated that the emails in the packet do not have that initial email in 2020 and that
would be helpful to have, since that changes everything.
Mr. Levine asked if we are the right party to request this waiver from? It is alleged that Bolton
Point should have done more, not that Town employees should have done more. Does Bolton
Point waive fees or does the Town do that, which basically makes the town residents eat that
cost.
Mr. Howe responded that it is the municipality who would authorize a refund.
Mr. Levine responded that in that case then, Bolton Point charges us for the water and sewer, and
it's not a billing error, it is water and sewer that was provided but through a defective system on
their part. If it was noticed, it would have been Bolton Point that would have seen it, not us.
Mr. Levine asked if we are getting charged for the sewer too and Mr. Slater responded that we
are, and there really isn't a way to quantify that.
Mr. Goodman explained, saying that Bolton Point charges us a rate for water, the water is
metered and the town pays Bolton Point for that water regardless of the customer. The Town
then bills the customer with an amount added for administrative and distribution infrastructure
costs.
Sewer charges are similar, but the infrastructure and handling is through the City, Town or
Dryden and is based on water consumption and that metered water is reported to the sewer
treatment plants and we are billed based on that meter reading and our costs for infrastructure
support and maintenance.
Mr. Goodman went on to explain that some requests, once we research the cause and
communication string, we will sometimes give a small percentage off based on the town's up
charge because other costs have already been paid by the Town to the supplier/handler.
It is the resident or manager's job to monitor usage and billing. The automated meters do give
alarms in certain parameters, but Bolton Point does not have the manpower to monitor 7000
accounts and there are many variables in usage within seasons and locations.
Mr. Goodman added that any request or consideration is usually received and done within 6
months, and that timeframe is also in the Town Code.
Discussion followed, and given the additional information received just prior to the meeting, the
Board referred the request to the Public Works Committee for a recommendation after their
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review, without waiving the Board's right to find that the period to request a refund had already
expired prior to this referral.
4. Consider approval of a refund due Town of Ulysses pursuant to the Intermunicipal
Agreement for Water Service
Mr. Slater gave an overview of the billing issues which began after the 2011 amendment to the
agreement where water loss calculations were added. He stated that they went back and went
through the accounts and there were 7 accounts in the Town of Ithaca that were not billed for and
other issues were calculated and the bottom line is what is detailed in the resolution. He added
that permanent solutions to avoid further issues are being explored.
TB Resolution 2021- 111: Approval of a Refund of Water Charges to the Town of Ulysses
Whereas, the Town of Ithaca and Town of Ulysses entered into a Water Service Agreement
(Agreement), which was amended in 2011 to include a water loss calculation; and
Whereas, prior to the December 13, 2011, water usage readings from the Town of Ithaca's Woolf
Lane Water Pump Station deducted the Town of Ithaca's water customers from the pump stations
master meter and the Town of Ithaca billed the Town of Ulysses for the difference for their water
usage; and
Whereas, the amended Agreement between the municipalities requires the Town of Ulysses to
invoice the Town of Ithaca in January of each year for the previous four quarters; and
Whereas, the invoicing and reconciliation of water usage billing has not occurred since 2015; and
Whereas, after conducting a review and reconciliation of the Water Services, it has been
determined that:
a. Seven (7) accounts in the Town of Ithaca were incorrectly being billed to the Town of
Ulysses resulting in a credit due of$11,313.09; and
b. A water loss payment based on the amended Agreement formula in the amount of
$13,154.93 for 2015 through 2020 is due to the Town of Ulysses.
Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, that the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca authorizes a refund to the Town of Ulysses
in the amount of$24,468.02 as detailed above from F8350.475 Water Services Exchange.
Moved: Tee-Ann Hunter Seconded: Eric Levine
Vote: ayes— Hunter, Levine, Leary, Goodman, Howe and DePaolo
5. Consider setting public hearings on September 27, 2021
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Mr. Howe noted that most of these are standard public hearings for which the Town rarely if ever
has anyone speak to; the others are time sensitive.
Mr. DePaolo asked if they would be set for 5:30 as opposed to the 4:30 start time and Mr. Howe
stated that they certainly could be and that was a good idea.
TB Resolution 2021 -112: Setting public hearings for September 27, 2021
Resolved that the Town Board will hold public hearings at its September 27, 2021, meeting
beginning at 5:30 p.m.,regarding the following:
a. A proposed local law to amend Chapters 270 and 271 of the Town of Ithaca Code, to
provide a Planned Development Zone for the Chain Works District
b. Proposed acquisitions of real property (2) for public parks and playgrounds
c. Proposed local law to install stop signs at Wildflower Dr/Strawberry Hill Cir
d. Amending the Southern Cayuga Lake Intermunicipal Water Commission Agreement
Increasing Water Rate Charges Effective January 1, 2022
e. Adoption of the Southern Cayuga Lake Intermunicipal Water Commission 2022
Budget
f. Approval of the 2021 Assessment Rolls for the Town of Ithaca's Special Benefit
Districts and Special Benefit Areas
g. Approval of the Proposed Increases to Town of Ithaca Water Rates and Sewer Rents
Effective January 1, 2022
at which time the public may be heard concerning the same. Information on the above items is
available from the Town Clerk's Office and online at ww.w...d w. .ja�h ca.._a.
Moved: Bill Goodman Seconded: Pat Leary
Vote: ayes—Goodman, Leary, DePaolo, Hunter, Howe and Levine
6. Consider authorization for the Town Supervisor to sign an MOU with the Cayuga
Lake Watershed Intermunicipal Organization and associated dues
Mr. Howe noted that Ms. Thomas had given a presentation about this at the last study session
and this is the revised agreement discussed at that time.
TB Resolution 2021 - 113: Approval of and authorization for the Town Supervisor to sign,
a Memorandum of Agreement between the Town of Ithaca and the Cayuga Lake Watershed
Intermunicipal Organization
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Whereas the Cayuga Lake Watershed Intermunicipal Organization (CLWIO) has approved and
adopted revisions to its bylaws and Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) for member
municipalities on August 25, 2021, and
Whereas CLWIO presented the revised bylaws and MOA to the Town of Ithaca at its August 23,
2021, meeting where the Town Board had an opportunity to ask any questions, and
Whereas the Town of Ithaca supports the efforts of the CLIWO in protecting the natural resource
and health of the Cayuga Lake Watershed, now therefore be it
Resolved that the Town Board approves the revised Memorandum of Agreement between the
Town of Ithaca and the Cayuga Lake Watershed Intermunicipal Organization and authorizes the
Town Supervisor to sign same.
Moved: Tee-Ann Hunter Seconded: Pat Leary
Vote: ayes—Hunter, Leary, Howe, Levine, DePaolo and Goodman
7. Discuss Town of Ithaca Water Storage Requirement
Mr. Howe noted that this is not an action item, but rather an update on the progress of drafting a
new Town of Ithaca Water Storage Policy based on what has been presented to the Board
previously.
Mr. Thaete gave an overview and shared his screen to shown the various water systems and the
cost savings to the Town in going with a more standard retention period. The previous
requirement was based on outages and supplies which have been addressed over the years.
The revised requirement standard and associated SEQR will be coming soon.
8. Consider acceptance of public sewer infrastructure associated with Phases 3& 4 of
the Westview Subdivision
There were no comments or questions from the Board.
TB Resolution 2021-114: Acceptance of dedication of Phase 3 and Phase 4 Sanitary Sewer
Infrastructure associate with the Westview 32-Lot Subdivision, Schickel Rd and
authorization to sign associated easements
Whereas, the Town of Ithaca Planning Board granted Subdivision Approval for the Westview 32-
lot Subdivision, located at the intersection of Danby Road (NYS Route 96B) and Schickel Road,
Town of Ithaca former Tax Parcel No. 36.-2-3.2, Low Density Residential District, consisting of
31 residential lots and a 1.5+1- acre lot for a park in the southeast corner of the property, Igor
Chiekhet, Owner; and
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Whereas,the Town Board accepted the concept and location of utilities associated with the Project
by TB Resolution 2004-130; and
Whereas, the sanitary sewer infrastructure for the Project's Phases 3 & 4 have been completed in
a manner satisfactory to the Town's Highway Superintendent and Director of Engineering: and
Whereas, the Project included proposed dedication of the public sanitary sewer infrastructure as
shown on the plan titled "Sanitary Sewer Easement Map for Westview Subdivision Phase 3 and
4" dated July 6, 2021 and prepared by Lee Dresser, L.S., T.G. Miller P.C.; and
Whereas, the Attorney for the Town has reviewed and approved the title, access easements and
rights-of-way associated with the dedication of the infrastructure to the Town; now therefore be
it
Resolved, that the Ithaca Town Board hereby accepts the dedication of the above-described
public sanitary sewer infrastructure and approves and authorizes the Supervisor to sign all
associated easements and rights-of-way on behalf of the Town.
Moved: Eric Levine Seconded: Rod Howe
Vote: ayes—Levine, Howe, Hunter, Leary, DePaolo and Goodman
9. Discuss bid results—Forest Home Walkway Improvement Project
Mr. Thaete gave an overview, saying that the lengthy process in negotiating an easement with
Cornell pushed the bid process later in the year and resulted in higher bids being received and
only two bids.
There is a concern that the project could not be started before the spring and concerns with
material delays everyone has been experiencing. There is some preliminary work the Town
needs to do and some temporary safety measures to be able to continue use of the walkway this
winter. The suggestion is to rebid the project in December when contractors are lining up their
work for the next season.
The Board agreed and the draft resolution was changed to permit the project with an increase
cost and authorization to acquire the necessary easements/ROWs.
10. Consider approval of Forest Home Walkway Improvement Project with an
increased cost estimate and authorization to acquire associated easements, Subject
to Permissive Referendum
TB Resolution 2021 -115: Approval of Forest Home Walkway Improvement Proiect with
an Increased Cost and Authorization to Acquire Associated Easements, Subject to
Permissive Referendum.
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Whereas, on August 9, 2021, the Town Board adopted TB Resolution 2021-105b, which
approved the Forest Home Walkway Improvement Project and authorized the Town's
acquisition of associated easements, and
Whereas, TB Resolution 2021-105b stated the Project's estimated cost was $240,000, and
Whereas, subject to the results of the bid opening on the Project, the estimated cost for the
Project is now $320,000, and
Whereas, the Town Board wishes to move forward with the Project provided it does not exceed
the new estimated cost, and
Whereas, pursuant to the New York State Environmental Quality Review Act("SEQRA") and
its implementing regulations at 6 NYCRR Part 617, approval of said Project (including
acquisition of associated easements) is an Unlisted Action for which the Town Board of the
Town of Ithaca, acting as the lead agency in an environmental review with respect to the Project,
made a negative determination of environmental significance on August 9, 2021, after having
reviewed and accepted as adequate the Short Environmental Assessment Form Parts 1, 2 and 3,
and,
Whereas, Town Law §220(3)requires that the Town's acquisition of land for public parks and
playgrounds, and the equipping of the land with suitable buildings, structures, and apparatus, be
subject to a permissive referendum under Town Law §90 and §91, when such acquisition and
equipping is paid for by taxes levied for the fiscal year in which such expenditure is to be made;
and
Whereas, the Project's $320,000 maximum estimated cost shall be paid for by taxes levied for the
fiscal year in which such expenditure is to be made; and
Whereas, pursuant to NY General Municipal Law §247, on August 9, 2021, the Town Board
held a duly noticed public hearing on the proposed Forest Home Walkway easement
acquisitions, during which the Town Board heard all persons interested in the Walkway
easement acquisitions who appeared at such time and through the designated means, and
Whereas, the Town Board has reviewed a Permanent Trail Easement and Right-of-Way with
Cornell University, and a Permanent Trail Easement and Right-of-Way with William and
Caroline Arms (collectively, the "Permanent Trail Easements"),both of which provide the Town
of Ithaca with permanent easements for the purposes of the Town reconstructing and maintaining
a pedestrian trail and related appurtenances for the public's use, now therefore be it
Resolved, that the Town Board hereby authorizes and approves the Forest Home Walkway
Improvement Project, including the Permanent Trail Easements and Rights-of-Way, with a cost
not to exceed $320,000, and authorizes the Supervisor to execute said Permanent Easements and
Rights-of-Way, subject to approval by the Attorney for the Town, and subject to a permissive
referendum pursuant to the provisions of Town Law §220(3); and be it further
TB 2021-09-13(12/30) Pg. 11
Resolved, that pursuant to Town Law §90 and §91, within ten (10) days from the date of this
resolution, the Town Clerk, in the same manner as provided for notice of a special election, shall
post and publish a notice which shall set forth the date of adoption of this resolution, shall
contain such resolution or an abstract of such resolution concisely setting forth the purpose and
effect thereof, shall specify that this resolution was adopted subject to a permissive referendum;
and shall publish such notice in the Ithaca Journal, a newspaper published in Tompkins County
having general circulation in the Town, and in addition thereto that the Town Clerk shall post or
cause to be posted on the sign-board of the Town, a copy of such notice within ten (10) days
after the date of adoption of this resolution.
Moved: Bill Goodman Seconded: Tee-Ann Hunter
Vote: ayes—Goodman, Hunter, Howe, Leary, DePaolo and Levine
11. Consider authorization to award contract—Forest Home Walkway Improvement
Project-Pulled
12. Consider approval of a COVID-19 Mandatory Vaccination and Surveillance
Testing Program
Mr. Howe started the conversation, noting that this draft follows the County's recommendations.
It was also discussed at Personnel and Organization Committee and a survey was sent to all staff
to hear their comments. The County is picking up all costs of testing and we need to discuss a
start date if approved.
Discussion followed and the Board determined the testing would start when the County starts
their program and any vaccinated person can be tested if they would like. Staff with symptoms
would still have to go to the mall site for that test.
TB Resolution 2021- 116: Approval of COVID Mandatory Vaccination and Surveillance
Testing Program
Whereas, the Town Board approved of a COVID-19 Vaccine Incentive Program effective March
8, 2021, which encouraged employees to receive the vaccine on a voluntary basis; and
Whereas, on August 23, 2021, the FDA approved the first COVID-19 vaccine; and
Whereas,the Personnel and Organization Committee discussed the issue of the COVID-19 vaccine
being approved and whether the Town should require employees to receive the vaccine or undergo
mandatory weekly surveillance testing; and
Whereas, the Personnel and Organization Committee supported requiring employees to receive
the vaccine or undergo mandatory weekly surveillance testing similar to the Tompkins County
program; now, therefore, be it
Resolved, the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca does hereby approve requiring employees to
receive the COVID-19 vaccine or undergo mandatory weekly surveillance testing.
TB 2021-09-13(12/30) Pg. 12
Moved: Eric Levine Seconded: Rod Howe
Vote: ayes—Levine, Howe, Hunter, Leary, DePaolo and Goodman
13. Consider Consent Agenda Items
TB Resolution 2021 - 117: Adopt Consent Agenda
Resolved,that the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca hereby approves and/or adopts the following
Consent Agenda items:
a. Approval of Town Board Minutes
b. Approval of Town of Ithaca Abstract
c. Approval of Bolton Point Abstract
d. Designation of Surplus Equipment and donation to cemetery
e. Acknowledge receipt of independent audit YE 2020—SCLIWC Bolton Point
f. Ratify appointment of Court Clerk
Moved: Eric Levine Seconded: Tee-Ann Hunter
Vote: ayes—Levine, Hunter, Howe, Goodman, DePaolo and Leary
TB Resolution 2021-117a: Approval of Town Board Minutes
Resolved that the Town Board hereby approves the draft minutes of the meetings on August 9th
and 23rd, 2021 as submitted, with non-substantial changes suggested by the Board made.
TB Resolution 2021-117b: Town of Ithaca Abstract No. 17 for FY-2021
Whereas the numbered vouchers below were presented to the Ithaca Town Board for audit; now
therefore be it
Resolved that the Town Board hereby authorizes the payment of the audited vouchers in total for
the amounts indicated:
VOUCHER NOS. 966 - 1058
General Fund Town Wide 150,854.05
General Fund Part-Town 2,332.65
Highway Fund Town Wide DA 8,347.06
Highway Fund Part Town DB 45,440.74
Water Fund 619,598.65
Sewer Fund 6,403.86
Risk Retention Fund 852.00
Fire Protection Fund 280,000.00
Forest Home Lighting District 202.47
Glenside Lighting District 80.64
TB 2021-09-13(12/30) Pg. 13
Renwick Heights Lighting District 99.02
Eastwood Commons Lighting District 203.78
Clover Lane Lighting District 23.87
Winner's Circle Lighting District 76.22
Burlei h Drive Lighting District 81.43
West Haven Road Lighting District 251.95
Coddin ton Road Lighting District 150.53
Debt Service 1,800.00
TOTAL 1,116,798.92
TB Resolution 2021-117c: Bolton Point Abstract
Whereas, the following numbered vouchers for the Southern Cayuga Lake Intermunicipal Water
Commission have been presented to the governing Town Board for approval of payment; and
Whereas, the said vouchers have been audited for payment by the said Town Board; now,
therefore, be it
Resolved, that the governing Town Board hereby authorizes the payment of the said vouchers.
Voucher Numbers: 361-419
Check Numbers: 19797-19855
Capital Impr/Reel Project $ 94,464.50
Operating Fund $ 107,192.17
TOTAL $ 201,656.67
Less Prepaid $ 24,504.80
TOTAL $ 177,151.87
TB Resolution 2021-117d:Designation and Transfer of a Surplus Lawn Mower to Lake View
Cemetery Co. Inc.
Whereas, the Town of Ithaca owns a 2019 Grasshopper Zero-Turn Lawn Mower Model 725DT
with 25HP Kubota Diesel Engine, Serial No. 6910719, with 61" Powerfold Deck, Serial No.
6942866, (Equipment), purchased in 2019 at a cost of$18,005; and
Whereas, the Equipment is scheduled and budgeted to be replaced in 2022 and given an estimated
trade-in value of$6,500 in May; 2021, and
Whereas, the Town received a request from the Board of Trustees of Lake View Cemetery Co.
Inc. (Cemetery) to transfer the ownership of the Equipment to the Cemetery for the sole use of the
necessary and proper maintenance of the Cemetery; and
Whereas, NYS General Municipal Law Section 165-a explicitly authorizes this type of gift and
the Town wishes to support the management and maintenance efforts of the Cemetery, which
TB 2021-09-13(12/30) Pg. 14
would otherwise become the responsibility of the Town upon the dissolution of the Cemetery
Corporation and abandonment of the Cemetery; now therefore be it,
Resolved, that the Ithaca Town Board declares the Equipment to be surplus and no longer needed
by the Town, and authorizes the transfer of the Equipment to Lake View Cemetery Co. Inc.; and
be it further
Resolved,that the Town Supervisor is authorized to sign an Agreement with Lake View Cemetery
Co. Inc. for the transfer of the Equipment, subject to review by the Attorney for the Town.
TB Resolution 2021-117e: Acknowledge Receipt of SCLIWC (Bolton Point) Independent
Audit of 2020
Resolved that the Town Board hereby acknowledges receipt of the Independent Audit of the
Southern Cayuga Lake Intermunicipal Water Commission's 2020 Finances and Procedures.
TB Resolution 2021-117f: Ratification of Appointment of Court Clerk for Justice Klein
Whereas, there is currently a vacancy in the Court Clerk position for Justice Klein; and
Whereas, Justice Klein, Justice Salk, Penny Grant and the Human Resources Manager
interviewed the top twelve candidates from an open recruit for the position; and
Whereas, Justice Klein has determined that Eileen Schmidt possesses the knowledge, skills, and
ability to satisfactorily perform the duties of the Court Clerk position; and
Whereas, Justice Klein has appointed Eileen Schmidt as Court Clerk effective, September 27,
2021; now, therefore,be it
Resolved, the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca does hereby ratify Justice Klein's appointment
of Eileen Schmidt as Court Clerk, effective September 27, 2021; and be it further
Resolved, the said position is in job classification"D" at full time salary status of 37.5 hours a
week, at the annual salary of$56,920, with full time benefits; and be it further
Resolved, a twenty-six (26) week probationary period applies with no further action by the Town
Board, if there is successful completion of the probationary period as determined by Justice
Klein.
14. Consider entering Executive Session to discuss the acquisition of real property
where disclosure could affect the price
Moved by Mr. Goodman, seconded by Mr. Levine; Unanimous at 6:51p.m.
Motion to return to open session made by Ms. Hunter, seconded by Mr. Goodman, unanimous.
Report of Town Officials and Committees
TB 2021-09-13(12/30) Pg. 15
The Board discussed whether to move to hybrid or public meetings. The decision was to
continue with virtual meetings, especially given the audio in the boardroom for people trying to
watch from home where all ZOOM makes it much clearer for the public.
15. Review of Correspondence
Town of Ithaca publication increased and a request for support from the Community Science
Institute.
Mr. DePaolo noted that the Fire Department report once again shows a discrepancy in the
number of calls between the Town and the City and we are therefore subsidizing the City's fire
protection. Mr. Howe said he would bring that up again at the next meeting with the City.
16. Adjournment
Meeting was adjourned upon a motion by Mr. Goodman, seconded by Mr. Levine, at 7:18 p.m.;
unanimous.
Submi by
Paulette Rosa, Town Clerk
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CITY OF ITHACA
310 West Green Street Ithaca, New York 14850-5497
OFFICE OF THE FIRE CHIEF
Telephone: 607/272-1234 Fax: 607/272-2793
MEMORANDUM
To: Mayor Svante Myrick
City of Ithaca Common Council
Ithaca Town Board
From: Tom Parsons, Fire Chief
Date: August 26 th 2021
Re: Fire Chiefs Mid Year Report
ADMINISTRATIVE DIVISION
Administration
1) Career Personnel Report
PERSONNEL STAFFING LEVELS
I Chief
0 Deputy Chief
5 Assistant Chiefs
9 Lieutenants
47 Fire Fighters
62 Uniform Personnel
I Administrative Coordinator
Total employees as of July 1st, 2021 —63
a) Vacancies
0 There were three funded firefighter vacancies at the beginning of July. There
are also two officer vacancies; One Assistant Fire Chief and Deputy Fire
Chief. .
b) Retirements and Separation from Service:
Page 2 of 6 - Fire Chief s Mid Year Report August 26th, 2021
• In June, Lieutenant Otis Jackson retired from the department. There was a
Firefighter promoted to Fire Lieutenant and a Firefighter hired in August to
replace the Firefighter position.
c) Hiring/Promotions
• Assistant Chief Robert Covert will be promoted to Deputy Fire Chief on
September 12th, 2021. A Fire Lieutenant and Fire Fighter will be promoted in
September to fill the vacancies created by Assistant Chief Covert's Promotion.
• Five firefighters were hired in August to fill the vacancies caused by
retirements and promotions
d) Firefighters on Injury Leave or Light Duty
• There are two fire lieutenants and one firefighter who are on injury leave.
2) Budget Report
a) 2021 Budget: Budget Summary is attached to this memo
3) Grants and Donations
In 2021, we applied for two FEMA Assistants to Firefighting Grants. The first grant
application is requesting funding to replace our 31-year-old Heavy Rescue, and the
second grant application is requesting funding to replace 63 Portable Radios. We are
expecting to hear about the status of our grant applications in August or September.
4) Apparatus
a) A new Pumper Truck was ordered in March and will be delivered in the late
spring of 2022.
LIFE SAFETY DIVISION
Page 3 of 6 - Fire Chief s Mid Year Report August 26th, 2021
Fire Prevention Bureau
1) Code Enforcement Division: The following is a list of Activities for the lst half of 2021
Complaints Received: 114
Referred to the City Building Division 63
Referred to the Town of Ithaca 10
Investigated by the Fire Prevention Bureau 41
Inspections: 780
City Fire Safety& Property Maintenance 276
City -Permit Required City Fire Safety 315
Town Fire Safety & Property 26
City - Sprinkler Inspections 86
City -Alternative Fire Protection Systems 4
City - Fire Alarm Inspection 66
City— Standpipe Hydrostatic Test 0
City - Standpipe Flow Test 4
City—Fire Pump Flow Test 3
City—Elevator 0
Permits or Certificates: 308
Operating Permit - Install/Alter Fire Protection 45
Operating Permit - Assembly Occupancy 92
Operating Permit - Large Assembly Occupancy 32
Operating Permit - Elevator 7
Operating Permit - Food Truck 6
Operating Permit - Hazardous Occupancy 6
Operating Permit - Lumberyard 0
Operating Permit - Parking Garage 1
Operating Permit - Discharge Fireworks - Outdoors 0
Certificate of Compliance -Alternative Suppression 9
Certificate of Compliance - Commercial Inspection 71
Certificate of Compliance - Educational Occupancy 0
Certificate of Compliance - Emergency Responder Radio 0
Certificate of Compliance - Fire Alarm System 19
Certificate of Compliance - Fire Pump 2
Certificate of Compliance - Fire Sprinkler System 11
Certificate of Compliance - Fire Standpipe 2
Occupancy Postings 5
Plan Reviews: 37
Alternative Fire Protection System Plan Review 5
Fire Alarm System Plan Review 10
Page 4 of 6 - Fire Chief s Mid Year Report August 26th, 2021
Water-Based Fire Protection System Plan Review 22
2) Fire Investigation Unit:
The Fire Investigation Team investigated nine fires in the 1st Half of 2021. The nine fires
were located in the City of Ithaca.
3) Public Education and Special Events (Due to COVID, in-person activities were suspended
after February 2020):
Public Education Events: 0
Fire Drills Witnessed: 0
Child Safety Seat Inspections: 0
Page 5 of 6 - Fire Chief s Mid Year Report August 26th, 2021
OPERATIONS DIVISION
1) Emergency Response:
2021 Responses as of June 30th, 2021 - 2460 Incidents
City of Ithaca: 1747 Incidents (71.02%)
Fires: 27
Overpressure/Rupture 4
EMS/Rescue: 701
Hazardous Conditions: 78
Service Calls: 112
Good Intent: 297
Alarms/No Fires: 526
Severe Weather: 0
Other: 2
Town of Ithaca: 698 Incidents (28.37%)
Fires: 19
Overpressure/Rupture: 0
EMS/Rescue: 426
Hazardous Conditions: 20
Service Calls: 25
Good Intent: 92
Alarms/No Alarm: 116
Severe Weather: 0
Other: 0
Mutual Aid: 15 Incidents (0.61%)
Fires: 2
Overpressure/Rupture: 0
EMS/Rescue: 3
Hazardous Conditions: 2
Service Calls: 3
Good Intent: 5
Alarms/No Fires: 0
Severe Weather: 0
Simultaneous Incidents: 467 Incidents (18.98%)
Volunteer Recruitment and Retention
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1) Summaries of Service Hours: Annual Report
2) There are currently 10 Active Volunteer Fire Police
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IFD - Incident Type Period Comparisons
Alarm Date Between (01/01/2021} and {06/30/2021}
Incident Type 01/01/2021 01/01/2020 01/01/2019 01/01/2018
to to to to
06/30/2021 06/30/2020 06/30/2019 06/30/2018
100 Fire, Other 7 5 5 6
111 Building fire 11 14 23 17
112 Fires in structure other than in a building 1 0 0 0
113 Cooking fire, confined to container 10 13 6 9
114 Chimney or flue fire, confined to chimney or 1 0 0 2
115 Incinerator overload or malfunction, fire 0 0 0 1
117 Commercial Compactor fire, confined to rubbish 1 0 0 0
118 Trash or rubbish fire, contained 4 6 0 1
122 Fire in motor home, camper, recreational vehicle 1 0 0 0
123 Fire in portable building, fixed location 2 0 0 0
130 Mobile property (vehicle) fire, Other 0 1 0 0
131 Passenger vehicle fire 7 8 5 2
132 Road freight or transport vehicle fire 0 0 1 2
134 Water vehicle fire 0 0 0 1
140 Natural vegetation fire, Other 2 3 0 5
141 Forest, woods or wildland fire 0 0 0 3
142 Brush or brush-and-grass mixture fire 2 4 3 3
143 Grass fire 0 0 0 2
150 Outside rubbish fire, Other 12 4 1 1
151 Outside rubbish, trash or waste fire 10 3 3 6
154 Dumpster or other outside trash receptacle fire 5 1 1 3
160 Special outside fire, Other 3 2 0 2
162 Outside equipment fire 1 0 0 3
200 Overpressure rupture, explosion, overheat other 0 0 1 1
231 Chemical reaction rupture of process vessel 0 0 1 1
251 Excessive heat, scorch burns with no ignition 3 4 2 1
300 Rescue, EMS incident, other 3 1 3 2
300lGorge Rescue, EMS incident, Ground Evacuation 3 1 1 0
3002Gorge Rescue, EMS incident, Low Angle Rope 0 1 0 1
311 Medical assist, assist EMS crew 15 9 13 21
320 Emergency medical service, other 36 101 25 26
321 EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury 670 559 1019 940
322 Motor vehicle accident with injuries 30 17 27 32
323 Motor vehicle/pedestrian accident (MV Ped) 2 10 6 11
324 Motor Vehicle Accident with no injuries 7 15 19 16
3311Lock-in / Knox Box Access Required 3 3 5 5
3312Lock-in / Force Entry Required 1 0 0 2
350 Extrication, rescue, Other 0 1 1 2
350lGorge Rescue w/o Rope Systems 3 5 0 0
351 Extrication of victim(s) from building/structure 0 1 0 0
352 Extrication of victim(s) from vehicle 0 0 0 1
353 Removal of victim(s) from stalled elevator 7 5 8 8
355 Confined space rescue 0 0 0 1
08/19/2021 16 :48 Page 1
Ithaca FD
IFD - Incident Type Period Comparisons
Alarm Date Between (01/01/2021} and {06/30/2021}
Incident Type 01/01/2021 01/01/2020 01/01/2019 01/01/2018
to to to to
06/30/2021 06/30/2020 06/30/2019 06/30/2018
3561Gorge Rescue, w/ High-angle Rope Extrication 1 2 0 0
361 Swimming/recreational water areas rescue 0 0 0 1
362 Ice rescue 0 1 0 0
363 Swift water rescue 0 0 1 0
365 Watercraft rescue 2 0 1 0
381 Rescue or EMS standby 1 0 1 0
400 Hazardous condition, Other 15 24 20 14
410 Combustible/flammable gas/liquid condition, 4 3 1 1
411 Gasoline or other flammable liquid spill 2 3 4 3
412 Gas leak (natural gas or LPG) 35 11 28 41
413 Oil or other combustible liquid spill 1 2 0 3
420 Toxic condition, Other 0 1 0 0
421 Chemical hazard (no spill or leak) 1 1 1 0
422 Chemical spill or leak 2 1 1 0
424 Carbon monoxide incident 10 10 11 18
431 Radiation leak, radioactive material 0 0 0 1
440 Electrical wiring/equipment problem, Other 7 8 6 10
441 Heat from short circuit (wiring) , defective/worn 2 2 2 1
442 Overheated motor 9 5 6 4
443 Breakdown of light ballast 1 0 0 1
444 Power line down 12 14 10 22
445 Arcing, shorted electrical equipment 6 12 5 11
460 Accident, potential accident, Other 1 3 1 0
461 Building or structure weakened or collapsed 0 1 2 1
463 Vehicle accident, general cleanup 3 2 1 3
481 Attempt to burn 0 0 1 0
500 Service Call, other 102 72 64 56
510 Person in distress, Other 5 3 5 2
511 Lock-out 2 2 6 7
512 Ring or jewelry removal 1 0 0 0
520 Water problem, Other 4 1 6 12
521 Water evacuation 2 3 1 4
522 Water or steam leak 6 4 10 6
531 Smoke or odor removal 7 2 4 6
540 Animal problem, Other 0 0 0 1
541 Animal problem 1 1 1 1
542 Animal rescue 1 1 8 2
550 Public service assistance, Other 4 1 3 4
551 Assist police or other governmental agency 9 12 13 11
552 Police matter 1 0 4 1
553 Public service 1 4 6 3
554 Assist invalid 2 0 2 5
555 Defective elevator, no occupants 4 0 0 1
08/19/2021 16 :48 Page 2
Ithaca FD
IFD - Incident Type Period Comparisons
Alarm Date Between (01/01/2021} and {06/30/2021}
Incident Type 01/01/2021 01/01/2020 01/01/2019 01/01/2018
to to to to
06/30/2021 06/30/2020 06/30/2019 06/30/2018
561 Unauthorized burning 5 6 5 6
571 Cover assignment, standby, moveup 3 1 2 1
600 Good intent call, Other 24 21 29 33
611 Dispatched & cancelled en route 6 2 4 4
6110Dispatched & cancelled - Per Policy 0 262 0 0
6111Dispatched & cancelled en route - By Dispatcher 6 7 5 16
6112Dispatched & cancelled en route - By Bangs 142 116 129 143
6113Dispatched & cancelled en route - By CUEMS 25 14 16 13
6114Dispatched & cancelled en route - By CU EH&S 53 67 111 83
6115Dispatched & cancelled en route - By IC Safety 23 25 34 45
6117Dispatched & cancelled en route - By MA Dept 1 1 5 0
6118Dispatched & cancelled en route - By IPD 10 11 3 8
6119Dispatched & cancelled en route - By Other 0 1 1 0
621 Wrong location 1 0 1 0
622 No Incident found on arrival at dispatch address 35 20 33 43
631 Authorized controlled burning 2 2 0 1
641 Vicinity alarm (incident in other location) 0 1 1 1
650 Steam, Other gas mistaken for smoke, Other 1 0 0 2
651 Smoke scare, odor of smoke 3 9 6 5
652 Steam, vapor, fog or dust thought to be smoke 2 3 1 4
653 Smoke from barbecue, tar kettle 0 0 0 1
661 EMS call, party transported by non-fire agency 0 0 1 1
671 HazMat release investigation w/no HazMat 12 27 13 16
700 False alarm or false call, Other 8 0 4 7
700lFalse alarm or false call, Other - Medical Alarm 32 19 35 26
710 Malicious, mischievous false call, Other 3 2 12 4
711 Municipal alarm system, malicious false alarm 2 3 1 3
714 Central station, malicious false alarm 6 4 12 5
715 Local alarm system, malicious false alarm 3 2 1 3
721 Bomb scare - no bomb 0 1 0 0
730 System malfunction, Other 7 6 14 12
731 Sprinkler activation due to malfunction 9 7 12 8
733 Smoke detector activation due to malfunction 40 39 33 31
734 Heat detector activation due to malfunction 7 4 5 5
735 Alarm system sounded due to malfunction 26 40 22 26
736 CO detector activation due to malfunction 8 14 12 11
740 Unintentional transmission of alarm, Other 15 31 66 49
741 Sprinkler activation, no fire - unintentional 9 8 13 12
743 Smoke detector activation, no fire - 290 249 306 282
744 Detector activation, no fire - unintentional 43 18 26 30
745 Alarm system activation, no fire - unintentional 47 46 67 62
746 Carbon monoxide detector activation, no CO 3 7 1 2
800 Severe weather or natural disaster, Other 0 1 0 0
08/19/2021 16 :48 Page 3
Ithaca FD
IFD - Incident Type Period Comparisons
Alarm Date Between (01/01/2021} and {06/30/2021}
Incident Type 01/01/2021 01/01/2020 01/01/2019 01/01/2018
to to to to
06/30/2021 06/30/2020 06/30/2019 06/30/2018
812 Flood assessment 0 2 0 0
813 Wind storm, tornado/hurricane assessment 0 0 0 3
814 Lightning strike (no fire) 0 1 0 0
900 Special type of incident, Other 2 0 0 1
911 Citizen complaint 1 0 2 0
Totals 2045 2109 2459 2405
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Ithaca FD
Volunteer Hours Report (Summary)
Date Between (01/01/2021) And (06/30/2021)
Staff Id Alt Id Name Total
4602 Adams, Andrew J 23.76
3617 Bordoni, Gary 14.72
3883 Cornelius, Dave 27.84
4188 Gilligan, William 33.72
4301 Gould, Jack 29.39
4153 Longo, Robert 14.72
4620 Onah, Joy 42.22
4621 Powers, John 22.79
3793 Rogers, James 29.32
4617 Williams, Steve 15.64
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