HomeMy WebLinkAboutTB Minutes 2017-04-10 MEETING OF THE ITHACA TOWN BOARD
April 10, 2017
Agenda
1. Call to order and Pledge of Allegiance
2. Presentation—Tree Inventory and Forest Assessment Grant Project—Lance Ebel
3. Persons to be heard and Board Comments
4. 5:30 p.m. Public hearing to adopt a proposed local law entitled "Amending Chapter 184
of the Town of Ithaca code, titled"Noise," regarding Noise Permit Applications"
a. Consider adoption
5. 5:30 p.m. Public Hearing regarding an application for noise permit(s) for known events
happening at LaTourelle and Firelight Camps; five weddings, one birthday, one formal
dinner dance, one concert band, one happy hour event and weekly Tuesday music at the
campsites, 1150 Danby Rd, and be it further
a. Consider approval
6. Discuss and consider authorize for the Supervisor to sign and agreement with the City of
Ithaca concerning building permits for 412 Worth Street
7. Acknowledge receipt and submission of the Cayuga Lake Watershed Restoration and
Protection Plan
8. Discuss and consider authorization for Public Works surplus items to be sent to auction
9. Discuss and consider authorization to enter into a contract with ConsultEcon, Inc. to
conduct an economic development feasibility study and development of a strategic plan
for the Inlet Valley/Elmira Road corridor
10. Consider Consent Agenda
a. Approval of Town Board Minutes
b. Approval of Town of Ithaca Abstract
c. Approval of Bolton Point Abstract
11. Report of Town Officials
12. Review of Correspondence
13. Adjourn
TOWN OF ITHACA
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the Town of Ithaca and the notice has been duly published in the official newspaper,Ithaca Journal:
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Town of Ithaca
Public Hearings
The Town Board of the Town of Ithaca will hold public hearings at the
Town Hall, 215 North Tioga Street, Ithaca, New York on the 10th day of
April, 2017 at 5:30 p.m. for the purpose of considering:
1. a proposed local law "Amending Chapter 184 of the Town of
Ithaca Code, titled "Noise," regarding Noise Permit Applications,
2. considering an application for noise permit(s) for events happening
at LaTourelle and Firelight Campsite; five weddings, one birthday,
one formal dinner dance, one concert band, one happy hour event
and weekly Tuesday music at Firelight Campsite, 1150 Danby Rd,
and be it further
At such time and place all persons interested in the proposed local law or
noise permit(s) may be heard concerning the same. Information on
either topic is available on the Town website at www.town.ithaca.ny.us
Paulette Rosa
Town Clerk
Posted 3/27/2017
Published 3/31/2017
Byron & Amy Barnes Kaethe &Nathalie Bessou Douglas &Louise Derraugh
205 WH Street 401 Nelson Road 6 Schickel Road
Benicia, CA 94510 Ithaca, NY 14850 Ithaca, NY 14850
Andrew & Inta Ezergailis Yue Hao &Hongwei Guan David &Doris Hendrickson
1157 Danby Road 2 Schickel Road 1143 Danby Road
Ithaca, NY 14850 Ithaca, NY 14850 Ithaca, NY 14850
Christopher & Katherine Holmes Edward Kratil & Richard &Linda Marie Leonardo
101 Larisa Lane Deborah Seligmann Kratil 1134 Danby Road
Ithaca, NY 14850 1151 Danby Road Ithaca, NY 14850
Ithaca, NY 14850
Patricia Long Clarence &Terrie Mayu Namgyal Monastery Inst.
4 Schickel Road 103 Sesame Street 412 N. Aurora Street
Ithaca, NY 14850 Ithaca, NY 14850 Ithaca, NY 14850
Westview Partners, LLC Lillian Jane Yengo Walter Wiggins
217 Buttermilk Lane 1147 Danby Road 308 N. Tioga Street
Ithaca, NY 14850 Ithaca, NY 14850 Ithaca, NY 14850
LaTourelle Hotel and Spa
Scott Wiggins, Managing Director - - - -.
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Ithaca, NY 14850
MEETING OF THE ITHACA TOWN BOARD
April 10, 2017
Minutes
Board Members Present: Bill Goodman, Supervisor; Rod Howe, Deputy Town Supervisor;
Pat Leary, Tee-Ann Hunter, and Eric Levine Absent: Pamela Bleiwas and Rich DePaolo
Staff Present: Susan Ritter, Director of Planning, Bruce Bates, Director of Code Enforcement;
Mike Solvig, Director of Finance, Judy Drake, Director of Human Resources; Paulette Rosa,
Town Clerk; Jim Weber, Highway Superintendent and Susan Brock, Attorney for the Town
1. Call to order and Pledge of Allegiance
Mr. Goodman opened the meeting at 5:30 p.m.
Mr. Goodman noted that Bill Gilligan, Board of Fire Commissioners, had asked to address the
board and invited him to step up to the microphone.
Mr. Gilligan stated that the City of Ithaca is proposing to reorganize their board and committee
structure by consolidating many of them. The Board of Fire Commissioners is one of the boards
being consolidated into essentially a Safety and Services board. Mr. Gilligan thought this
consolidation will have a big impact on the Town's involvement and participation in their
interests associated with the Fire Department. He was especially concerned with the
disbursement of the 2% monies if this goes through because those funds are used for recruitment
and training of volunteers, which was something the Town fought to get going again.
Mr. Gilligan noted that there are going to be public information sessions and hearings, but it was
presented in a format that looked thoroughly set out and ready to go already with heavy support
from councilmen with draft agendas for the new committees passed out.
Ms. Hunter asked what the impetus for the change was and whether our contract would have to
be renegotiated and Mr. Gilligan responded that the City is having trouble filling volunteer board
and committee seats and this is an attempt to reduce the number needed and possible the time
commitment of those that do volunteer. There was some question about the makeup and
representation of the Town if there were no more Board of Fire Commissioners and Ms. Brock
thought the contract would have to be opened for negotiation because the Commission is in the
contract and she could report at a future meeting after reviewing it.
Mr. Goodman asked Mr. Gilligan to forward any information he had and the board would
discuss it and get comments and concerns to the City.
2. Presentation—Tree Inventory and Forest Assessment Grant Project—Lance Ebel
Moved to end of the meeting.
TB 2017-04-10 pg. 1
3. Persons to be heard and Board Comments
Elizabeth Salon spoke to the board again about her concerns regarding the repaving of Culver
Road. She also stated that she had been told that residents actually own to the center of the road
and wondered what that meant for her.
Ms. Salon read a note from Mr. Meigs into the record(Attachment 1) which stated that he had
heard that Culver Rd was to be upgraded and he thought there was no need and it would be
environmentally damaging. Mr. Meigs thought that any plans should have a public opportunity
for discussion.
Ms. Salon restated her request for MSDS sheets on the materials proposed to be used, saying that
she will be testing her water before and after the project.
Mr. Goodman responded that this has been forwarded to the Public Works Committee but hadn't
received her written request or concerns. He added that there are a number of places in the Town
where residents own to the middle of the road so it is not unique to Culver Rd.
4. 5:30 p.m. Public hearing to adopt a proposed local law entitled "Amending Chapter 184
of the Town of Ithaca code, titled "Noise," regarding Noise Permit Applications"
Mr. Goodman opened the public hearing at 5:48 p.m. There was no one wishing to address the
board and the hearing was closed.
There were no questions from the board. Mr. Goodman reminded the board that this went
through the P&O Committee and was discussed at the last meeting.
TB Resolution 2017 - 048: Adoption of local law 8 of 2017 "Amending Chapter 184 of the
Town of Ithaca Code, titled "Noise," re2ardin2 Noise Permit Applications
Whereas the Town Board held a public hearing at the Town Hall, 215 North Tioga Street,
Ithaca, New York on the 101h day of April, 2017 at 5:30 p.m. for the purpose of considering a
proposed local law"Amending Chapter 184 of the Town of Ithaca Code, titled"Noise,"
regarding Noise Permit Applications, and
Whereas, at such time and place all persons interested in the proposed local law were
heard concerning the same; now therefore be it
Resolved, that the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca hereby adopts Local Law 8 of 2017
Amending Chapter 184 of the Town of Ithaca Code, titled "Noise," regarding Noise Permit
Applications.
Moved: Rod Howe Seconded: Eric Levine
Vote: Ayes —Howe, Hunter, Levine, Leary and Goodman
Absent: DePaolo and Bleiwas
TB 2017-04-10 pg. 2
5. 5:30 p.m. Public Hearing regarding an application for noise permit(s) for known events
happening at LaTourelle and Firelight Camps; four weddings, one birthday, one formal
dinner dance, one concert band, one happy hour event and weekly Tuesday music at
the campsites
Mr. Goodman opened the public hearing at 5:50 p.m. There was no one wishing to address the
board on this topic and the hearing was closed.
Ms. Hunter asked if there was the opportunity to rescind the permit if a problem arose and Ms.
Rosa responded that there was. Any permit can be rescinded or mitigations added at any time by
the board.
TB Resolution 2017 - 049: Noise Permit for LaTourelle/Firelight Campsites for known
events in 2017
Whereas the Town Board held a public hearing at the Town Hall, 215 North Tioga Street,
Ithaca, New York on the 1 11h day of April, 2017 at 5:30 p.m. for the purpose of considering an
application for noise permit(s) for known events happening at LaTourelle and Firelight Camps;
four weddings, one birthday, one formal dinner dance, one concert band, one happy hour event
and weekly Tuesday music at the campsites, 1150 Danby Rd, and
Whereas, at such time and place all persons interested in the proposed noise permit(s)
were heard concerning the same; now therefore be it
Resolved, that the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca hereby grants a Noise Permit to
LaTourelle/Firelight Campsites for the events submitted.
Moved: Rod Howe Seconded: Eric Levine
Vote: Ayes —Howe, Hunter, Levine, Leary and Goodman
Absent: DePaolo and Bleiwas
6. Pulled Discuss and consider authorize for the Supervisor to sign an agreement with the
City of Ithaca concerning building permits for 412 Worth Street
7. Acknowledge receipt and submission of the Cayuga Lake Watershed Restoration and
Protection Plan
Mr. Goodman again thanked Ms. Hunter for all her work on this grant and project and Me.
Hunter noted that it was a lot of work by a lot of volunteers.
TB Resolution 2017 - 050: Acknowledge Submission of the Cayuga Lake Watershed
Restoration and Protection Plan Update to NYS Department of State and their official
receipt of same
TB 2017-04-10 pg. 3
Whereas, the Town of Ithaca contracted with the State of New York(contract 4
T007027), for a review and update of the Cayuga Lake Watershed Restoration and Protection
Plan, and
Whereas, the plan update was completed and submitted to the State in accordance with
the established deadline, and
Whereas, the Town Board has received confirmation that the update was received by
NYS Department of State, now, therefore be it
Resolved, that the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca acknowledges submission of the
Cayuga Lake Watershed Restoration and Protection Plan Update to the NYS Department of State
and their official receipt of same.
Moved: Tee-Ann Hunter Seconded: Bill Goodman
Vote: Ayes —Howe, Hunter, Levine, Leary and Goodman
Absent: DePaolo and Bleiwas
8. Discuss and consider authorization for Public Works surplus items to be sent to auction
TB Resolution 2017- 051: Sale of Surplus Items
Whereas, a municipal auction is held every year at the Town of Palmyra Highway
Department which will be held in May of this year; and
Whereas the Public Works Department wishes to put the following surplus equipment in
the auction in May:
• 2012 International 10 Wheel Dump truck with Plow 42
• 2004 Gradeall wheeled telescoping excavator 440
• 2006 Dynapack Roller 480
Now therefore be it;
Resolved, that the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca hereby declares said above-
described equipment to be surplus and no longer needed by the Town; and be it further
Resolved, that the equipment listed above be placed in the auction with the money from
the sale going into the Cash Reserve Highway Equipment account (DB230).
Moved: Bill Goodman Seconded: Rod Howe
Vote: Ayes —Howe, Hunter, Levine, Leary and Goodman
Absent: DePaolo and Bleiwas
TB 2017-04-10 pg. 4
9. Discuss and consider authorization to enter into a contract with ConsultEcon, Inc. to
conduct an economic development feasibility study and development of a strategic plan
for the Inlet Valley/Elmira Road corridor
Ms. Ritter and Mr. Goodman spoke about the enthusiasm of the contractors and their familiarity
with the area. They are both looking forward to this study.
TB Resolution 2017 - 052: Authorization to enter into contract with ConsultEcon, Inc. to
conduct an economic development feasibility study and development of a strategic plan for
the Inlet Valley/Elmira Road corridor
Whereas, at a meeting on July 25, 2016, the Town Board authorized the Town Supervisor
to sign the Empire State Development(ESD) Incentive Proposal accepting grant funding and
terms of agreement for the Inlet Valley/Elmira Road corridor project to include a recommended
award from ESD of$30,000 and a Town match of$30,000, for a total not to exceed amount of
$60,000 (allocated from B8020.403), and
Whereas, subsequent to the Town accepting the ESD Incentive Proposal, a Request for
Qualifications titled"Town of Ithaca Economic Development Feasibility Study and
Development of a Strategic Plan" was prepared by the Town of Ithaca Economic Development
Committee and sent to a number of individuals and firms and announced on the NYS Upstate
Chapter of the APA, and
Whereas, the Economic Development Committee reviewed six submitted proposals, and
chose to interview the three top firms based on their qualifications, and
Whereas, the Economic Development Committee has interviewed and determined that
ConsultEcon, in association with Behan Planning and Design, is very well-qualified and capable
of undertaking the Inlet Valley/Elmira Road corridor project, now therefore be it
Resolved, that the Ithaca Town Board authorizes the Town Supervisor to execute a
contract with ConsultEcon, in an amount not to exceed $60,000 (allocated from B8020.403),
said contract being subject to the approval from the Attorney for the Town,
Moved: Rod Howe Seconded: Tee-Ann Hunter
Vote: Ayes —Howe, Hunter, Levine, Leary and Goodman
Absent: DePaolo and Bleiwas
10. Consider Consent Agenda
TB Resolution 2017 - 053: Adopt Consent Agenda
Resolved, that the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca hereby approves and/or adopts the
following Consent Agenda items:
TB 2017-04-10 pg. 5
a. Approval of Town Board Minutes
b. Approval of Town of Ithaca Abstract
c. Approval of Bolton Point Abstract
d. Appoint Casper's Farm to Ag Committee
Moved: Rod Howe Seconded: Tee-Ann Hunter
Vote: Ayes —Howe, Hunter, Levine, Leary and Goodman
Absent: DePaolo and Bleiwas
TB Resolution 2017 - 053a: Approval of Minutes of the March 27, 2017
Whereas, the draft Minutes of the March 27, 2017 meetings of the Town Board have
been submitted for review and approval, now therefore be it
Resolved, that the Town Board hereby approves the submitted minutes as the final
minutes of the March 27th , 2017 meeting of the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca.
TB Resolution 2017 - 053b: Town of Ithaca Abstract
Whereas the following numbered vouchers have been presented to the Ithaca 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 in total for the amounts indicated.
VOUCHER NOS. 382 - 454
General Fund Townwide 50,806.98
General Fund Part-Town 1,539.49
Highway Fund Part-Town 12,568.37
Water Fund 11,273.88
Sewer Fund 298,131.31
Sapsucker Woods Water Main—H12 212.24
Christopher Circle Water Main—H13 154.12
Risk Retention Fund 1,230.00
Fire Protection Fund 255,000.00
TOTAL 630,916.39
TB Resolution 2017- 053c: 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
TB 2017-04-10 pg. 6
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: 104-150
Check Numbers: 17032-17078
Capital Impr/Repl Project $ 10,625.50
Operating Fund $ 70,742.72
TOTAL $ 81,368.22
Less Prepaid __ . .
TOTAL $ 67,084.79
TB Resolution 2017-053d: Appointment of Casper's Farm to the Agricultural Committee
Whereas the Agricultural Committee has received and approved a request by Casper's
Farm to become a member of the Committee, now therefore be it
Resolved that the Town Board appoints Casper's Farm to the Agricultural Committee as
requested.
11. Report of Town Officials
Mr. Goodman reported on the start of the County's bicentennial celebrations which were
outlined in the Tompkins Weekly paper.
12. Review of Correspondence
Mr. Goodman would like a discussion on water billing questions at the study session.
Mr. Goodman moved to enter executive session to discuss the employment history of a particular
person at 6:05 p.m. seconded by Mr. Howe, unanimous.
Mr. Goodman moved to reenter open session at 6:15 p.m., seconded by Mr. Levine, unanimous.
Presentation—Tree Inventory and Forest Assessment Grant Project—Lance Ebel
Mr. Ebel went through the highlights of the report. He noted that the study did provide
information on what species of trees are out there and what diseases we can expect and plan for
as well as looking for hazardous trees. The parks and preserves were also cataloged and the
ecology assessed to include hydrology and management recommendations.
TB 2017-04-10 pg. 7
Mr. Ebel encouraged the Board to go out to the preserves because they are wonderful an use the
guide to understand what is out there so we can preserve and conserve what is there. He thought
they are a statement of the Town of Ithaca and encourages the Town to continue in its efforts
because leaving them alone really doesn't save them, they have to be managed and tended with
the different invasives and diseases on the horizon.
The Board asked about a couple diseases and Mr. Ebel stated that there is a lot of information on
what was found in the report and they checked for Emerald Ash borer and didn't find any signs
but did find others that are killing the Ash trees. Mr. Ebel was impressed with the variety of
trees in our area and again hopes we will continue to champion them. He added that climate
change is going to significantly impact our trees and that really needs to be looked at and
planned for because it will start in less than 20 years and will need to be managed.
Mr. Smith added that further grants will be applied for to help in our efforts.
Mr. Goodman asked about the painting of branch cuts which has been suggested by a resident
and Mr. Ebel responded that there is a lot of new research that shows that that is not as effective
as simply leaving them alone.
13. Adjourn Meeting was adjourned upon a motion and a second at 6:45 p.m.
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PLANNING DEPARTMENT MEMORANDUM
TO: TOWN BOARD MEMBERS
FROM: MICHAEL SMITH, SENIOR PLANNER
DATE: APRIL 5, 2017
RE: TREE INVENTORY & FOREST ASSESSMENT PROJECT— FINAL REPORT
URBAN AND COMMUNITY FORESTRY GRANT PROGRAM
As you may recall, in 2015 the Town received funding ($23,000) from the Urban and
Community Forestry Grants Program to conduct a complete tree inventory within the right-of-
way of Town owned roads, a forest assessment of the Town's parks and preserves and a hazard
tree inspection along the multiuse trails and walkways of the Town. The Town has been
working with Lance Ebel from Newleaf Environmental LLC on this project, which is now close to
being completed. Lance will be attending the April 101h Town Board meeting to discuss what he
did and the general results of the project.
For the tree inventory portion of the project, they identified 766 trees which are located within
the Town road right-of-ways and along the Town trails and walkways. This information was
inputted into the i-Tree software (i-Tree Streets), which is a free software developed by the
USDA Forest Service. This software is an analysis tool that uses the tree inventory data. The
attached spreadsheet (Complete Population of Public Trees) shows the species, size (DBH -
Diameter at Breast Height) and numbers of trees inventoried for this project.
For the forest assessments, they visited all eighteen of the Town parks and six of the preserves
and created a report on each one. Each ecological assessment report contains information
related to topography, soils, hydrologic characteristics, ecological classification, forest health,
habitat assessments (forest, fish and wildlife), species diversity, native species, plant lists and
invasive plant lists. As an example, attached is the report for the Dress Woods Preserve. If you
would like to see any other specific park or preserve reports, please let me know. I anticipate
that all of these reports will eventually be available on the Town's website.
Please contact me if you have any questions prior to the April 101h Town Board meeting.
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Complete Population of Public Trees
4/3/2017
DBH Class(in)
Species 0-3 3-6 6-12 12-18 18-24 24-30 30-36 36-42 >42 Total Standard
Error
Broadleaf Deciduous Large(BDL)
White ash 14 29 23 16 6 1 0 0 0 89(f0)
Sugar maple 5 12 22 23 2 4 0 1 0 69(f0)
Black walnut 1 23 22 10 2 0 0 1 0 59(f0)
Black birch 1 15 22 8 0 1 0 0 0 47(f0)
Norway maple 2 12 9 13 6 0 0 0 0 42(f0)
Eastern cottonwood 0 3 4 19 9 4 1 0 0 40(f0)
Black locust 1 5 7 18 6 1 1 1 0 40(f0)
Northern red oak 0 1 7 6 12 2 2 0 0 30(f0)
Honeylocust 1 2 12 11 0 0 0 0 0 26(f0)
Shagbark hickory 0 4 8 4 1 0 2 0 0 19(f0)
Black cherry 1 6 5 1 5 1 0 0 0 19(f0)
Bigfooth aspen 0 1 3 9 5 0 0 0 0 18(f0)
Sweetgum 0 1 9 7 0 0 0 0 0 17(f0)
Silver maple 0 1 4 3 3 0 2 0 0 13(f0)
Ash 0 2 9 1 0 0 0 0 0 12(f0)
Quaking aspen 0 3 0 2 2 0 0 0 0 7(f0)
Green ash 0 1 4 2 0 0 0 0 0 7(f0)
Black oak 0 1 0 1 2 0 2 0 0 6(f0)
Butternut 0 0 0 2 4 0 0 0 0 6(f0)
American elm 0 1 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 4(f0)
Horsechestnut 0 0 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 3(f0)
American basswood 0 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 3(f0)
Chinese elm 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 2(f0)
Yellow birch 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 2(f0)
Tulip tree 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 2(f0)
American sycamore 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 2(f0)
White oak 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 2(f0)
Pignut hickory 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1(f0)
Bitternut hickory 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1(f0)
BDL OTHER 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1(f0)
Northern hackberry 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1(f0)
American beech 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1(f0)
European larch 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1(f0)
Total 27 125 179 165 68 15 10 3 0 592(±0)
Broadleaf Deciduous Medium(BDM)
Boxelder 2 4 7 3 1 1 0 0 0 18(f0)
Littleleaf linden 0 2 3 5 4 3 0 0 0 17(f0)
Black willow 1 1 0 4 3 1 2 0 1 13(f0)
Red maple 0 2 6 0 0 1 0 0 0 9(f0)
Sweet cherry 0 2 3 2 1 0 0 0 0 8(f0)
Slippery elm 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 4 0 5(f0)
European hornbeam 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1(f0)
European white birch 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1(f0)
Total 4 12 19 14 10 6 2 4 1 72(±0)
Broadleaf Deciduous Small(BDS)
Apple 1 10 5 3 1 0 0 0 0 20(f0)
Common pear 0 0 1 4 0 0 0 0 0 5(f0)
Hawthorn 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 2(f0)
Staghorn sumac 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1(f0)
Eastern redbud 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1(f0)
Goldenrain tree 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1(f0)
Total 2 11 8 8 1 0 0 0 0 30(±0)
Conifer Evergreen Large(CEL)
Norway spruce 0 4 8 5 1 0 1 0 0 19(f0)
Scotch pine 0 4 4 1 2 0 0 0 0 11(f0)
Eastern white pine 1 0 5 3 1 0 0 0 0 10(f0)
Balsam fir 0 0 6 0 1 0 0 0 0 7(f0)
White spruce 0 1 1 4 0 0 0 0 0 6(f0)
Pine 0 1 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 6(f0)
Blue spruce 0 1 2 1 1 0 0 0 0 5(f0)
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Complete Population of Public Trees
4/3/2017
DBH Class(in)
Species 0-3 3-6 6-12 12-18 18-24 24-30 30-36 36-42 >42 Total Standard
Error
Black spruce 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1(f0)
Total 1 11 31 15 6 0 1 0 0 65(t0)
Conifer Evergreen Medium(CEM)
Atlantic white cedar 0 3 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 6(f0)
Northern white cedar 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1(f0)
Total 0 4 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 7(t0)
Grand Total 34 163 238 204 85 21 13 7 1 766(t0)
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Town of Ithaca Parks and Preserves
Ecological Assessment
Dress Woods Preserve
Plan Prepared by:
Newleaf Environmental LLC
140 Dassance Rd
Newfield, NY 14867
607 229 0272
www.newleafenvironmental.com
Dress Woods Preserve
Report date:
Dates of fieldwork:
Personnel on site visit:
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Background and Resource Inventory
Parcel location
Dress Woods Preserve is located to the west of Ithaca at Culver Rd.The preserve is completely
forested, and considered in this assessment.The Preserve's location is presented below.
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Dress Woods Preserve location
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Topography:Slope and Aspect
The Preserve consists primarily of an east facing slope, although ravines on the site create
conditions from flat to steep slopes. A topographical map with 2-foot intervals depicts the Park
Property below.
Dress Woods Preserve topography
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Hydrological Observations:Riparian Areas,Streams,Significant Wetlands and Water Bodies
There are no mapped state (DEC) or federally designated wetlands located in the Dress Woods
Preserve.The preserve does contain a riparian zone along a stream in the southern portion of
the property.The ecological community is significantly different from the rest of the parcel in
the riparian area.
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(http:J/websoilsurvey.sc.egov.usda.gov/App/WebSoilSurvey.asp2i). Soils in Dress Woods
Preserve consist mainly of Langford channery silt loam (LaB) and Bath and Valois soils(BgC,
BgD). Full soil descriptions are included in Appendix C.The soils map below depicts soils at the
site.
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Ecological Classification
The entire 11.6 acres of Dress Woods Preserve is categorized as a Post-Agricultural Northern
Red Oak Forest.
Dress Woods Preserve includes the following habitat types:
Post-Agricultural Northern Red Oak Forest
Association with Broader landscape;Biophysical Region
The property is on the west hill of the Cayuga Lake inlet valley, southwest of Ithaca, NY, in
Tompkins County. It lies within the Cayuga Lake Watershed.The property is part of the
northern extent of the Appalachian mountains, within the area known as the Allegheny plateau.
There is mixed land use in the area, with suburban development being the dominant force. The
Coy Glen area has partially been preserved, leaving pockets of natural areas such as Dress
Woods Preserve.
Cultural Resources
There are no known cultural resources in or in the vicinity of Dress Woods Preserve. A NYSHPO
Cultural Resource Information Service search was accomplished as well as on-site inventory.
See https://cris.parks.ny.gov/for more information.
Recreational Activities
Dress Woods Preserve is primarily a natural area and forest.The seasons provide opportunity
for varied recreation such as walking/hiking, birding, and wildlife observation, however access
is limited.
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Unique Natural Area:
8ninventory ofthe site was accomplished using the Tompkins County Environmental Health ~--
Mapper . K4uchofthe Preserve is
inthe Culver Creek Ravine and Woods Unique Natural Area.
Rare, Threatened and Endangered Species or Natural Communities
An inventory of the site was accomplished using the NY DEC Environmental Resource Mapper
/ \.The Natural Heritage database shows no
historical records of rare, threatened or endangered species on this specific property. No such
species were noticed during the multiple site visits and forest inventory work conducted in
2U15-2O16. This does not mean that rare species donot exist here, asextensive surveys would
be required to rule them out.There is not a Natural Community on the property, however the
Coy Glen Natural Community isfound north east ofDress Woods.
Forest Health:Implications for Ecosystem Health&Ecosystem Services
The forests and preserves around Ithaca play major role in maintaining or
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water quality of local wetlands, streams, and Cayuga Lake by slowing the movement of soil
particles and nutrients from the land to waterways.The complex ofroot systems holds forest
soils in place, while canopy and mid-story tree and shrub foliage dissipate the force of raindrops
on the forest floor. In the warmer months, forest shade keeps soils cool and moist, providing
microclimates suitable for the maintenance of microbial communities that process and recycle
nutrients for forest growth and regeneration. Shade cast from forest trees also reduces stream
water temperatures, slowing down some chemical processes that can lead to increased release
of nutrients associated with water quality and habitat degradation. In the winter,the annual fall
deposits of spent leaves and woody debris blanket the forest floor.This mat of cletritus warms
the soils, allowing the infiltration mfmelt water, and providing shelter for small animals and
microbes that act asdecomposing agents during the growing season.These functions conserve
soil and recycle nutrients inthe ecosystem.
Numerous studies of watersheds have provided evidence of the link between healthy forest
ecosystems and good water quality(Carlton 1990, Dunne and Leopold 1978). Rainfall
interception accounts for a reduction of 2-6%of flood-producing rainfall and 5%of the 40-45
inches of annual precipitation common in the eastern United States.Thick mats of annually
renewed organic detritus, which can hold many times its weight in moisture, increase the
water-holding capacity of the soils. Soil moisture is further conserved by the high shade of the
canopy, which reduces transpiration rates in the lower vegetation during the growing season
(18 inches of the 40-45 inches of annual precipitation common in the eastern U.S.). Forests also
intercept a variety of elements and materials that would otherwise be carried via runoff to
water bodies. These forest systems provide a line of defense against atmospheric deposition of
heavy metals and acids and intercept groundwater pollutants, rendering them harmless
through physical processes and chemical transformations. All ecosystem components
contribute to a forest's diversity and functional value, especially the quality and movement of
surface and groundwater through watersheds.These components include native trees, shrubs,
other woody and herbaceous plants, animals,fungi, and beneficial microorganisms, as well as
the non-living elements in the landscape.The maintenance of biological and structural diversity
reduces a forest's vulnerability to serious damage from major disturbances such as ice and wind
storms, insect infestations, and disease outbreaks, as well as from more frequent but minor
disturbances such as animal activities. Diversity also enhances the forest's resilience in
recovering from disturbance events. Forest diversity and vigor provide an efficient and effective
means of protecting water quality and watershed function.
Climate Change
Climate change is already having an observable and measurable impact on local forests, and it is
expected to make big impacts on the ecology of our region in the next few decades. Forest
types will transition to more southerly types that are acclimated to drought, higher annual
temperatures and wider extremes.The EPA projects widescale forest type shifts by the year
2070.
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Loblolly-Shortleaf Pine Elm-Ash-Cottonwood
This forest type map shows dramatic projected changes for our region. EPA 2016
Though these changes are hard to predict and will be mostly gradual, we can expect to see
cold-hardy trees such as maple and beech fading out of our area, with warm-site trees such as
oaks and hickories dominating the super canopy and new regeneration.There are many factors
that will influence overall forest condition, but the quickly changing climate will be the
foundation of overall changes.
The combination of local conditions, such as soil type, slope, aspect, wind protection, forest
maturity and forest type all play a major role in how climate changes will affect the forest.
Forest diseases and pests will also influence potentially dramatic changes in the forest.
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Forest & Fish and Wildlife Habitat Assessments
Forest Assessment
The forest of Dress Woods Preserve is one single stand.The forest type is a Northern Red Oak
stand.The map below depicts the site.
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Dress Woods Parcel and Forest Cover
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Stand 1 .°� .
Area: 11.6 ac
Basal area: 115 Sqft/acre
Mean Stand Diameter: 16.7
Canopy Closure: High (70-9510)
Approx. Stand Age: Mixed Age Stand 100 years
Stand Description
Fish and wildlife habitat assessment takes into consideration both forest structure and
composition.
Fish and Wildlife Habitat Assessment
Method: Quantitative wildlife habitat assessment measures six major parameters for habitat
health. Inventories were conducted by recording the number of species, vegetation layers,
number of snags/den trees, amount of large woody debris and condition of the soil. Properties
were surveyed as a whole and average numbers per acre were recorded.
Species Diversity
This forest has been mostly untouched for 100 years.The stand that resulted from the previous
clearing was dominated by shade intolerant species, including Northern Red Oak,Tulip Poplar,
and Black Cherry.The stand exhibits good growth and form. Deer browse has limited herb,
shrub and regenerative growth.
Native Species of herbaceous and shrub layer
There was a moderate amount (4-6/acre) of native species noted in the herbaceous and shrub
layers.These include Asters, Goldenrods,Jewelweeds, as well as some spring ephemerals such
as Canada Mayflower, Herb Robert and Trillium.
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Native species provide food in the form of nectar, pollen, browse, insects, seeds and fruits.
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They provide shelter from the elements.They promote healthy soils.
Vegetation Heights
The stand contains one to two vegetation heights, which is generally very low for structural
diversity in a forest stand.The optimum is 4 or 5 different heights of vegetation.This is a result
of the high canopy closure limiting light to the forest floor, as well as past silvicultural practices.
Without a range of tree ages, there is little diversity in structure.The herbaceous layer is
dominated by invasive plants. Deer populations are extremely high in this area, and the
resulting browse pressure has heavily influenced the herbaceous and shrub layers of this area.
Snags and Den Trees
The stand contains a moderate number of den and snag trees (4-6 per acre).
Snags provide roost sites for bats,feeding sites for woodpeckers and other birds, and perch
sites for raptors.They represent the process of nutrient cycling in the forest. Den trees provide
habitable cavities that provide shelter and nesting/brooding sites for birds and mammals.They
provide critical winter cover for wildlife.
Large Woody Debris
The stand contains a moderate amount of large woody debris on the forest floor(4-6 logs per
acre greater than 10" in diameter and longer than 6').
Large woody debris provides shelter for salamanders and other amphibians, as well as insects,
and spiders,to name a few. It represents the active process of nutrient cycling in the forest-the
debris will break down quickly and add to the fertility and structure of the soil.
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Litter Layer and Surface Soils
The litter layer of the forest floor is moderate to deep (3-5 in average), with mineral soil visible
in very few areas. Soils are generally protected and healthy.There is some evidence of pit and
mound topography.
The litter layer and surface soils are the foundation of life in the forest.There is a great deal of
biological activity in this zone, including fungus,the seed bank, earthworms, and insects.
Healthy forest soils resist invasion of non-native species and promote a diverse, sustainable
forest ecosystem.
Regeneration
Regeneration is very low(less than 100 seedlings per acre)throughout, with heavy deer
pressure and competition from invasive shrubs impeding young tree growth.
Qualitative Ecological Assessment
Dress Woods Preserve exhibits a forest dominated by native Oaks,to a greater extent than
other Ithaca Town Parks and Preserves.The dominance of Oaks is pronounced in the park, and
habitat associations are based on this dominance.
A history of oak dominance in the forests of the NY and the mid-Atlantic region has generated a
number of interdependent relationships between oak trees and wildlife species. Global
warming is expected to increase this dominance into the future. Oaks are keystone species
because of their critical importance as reliable sources of abundant foods for wildlife. In
numerous ways, oaks also play a significant role in sustaining the health and productivity of
upland forests and forested wetlands (Fralish 2004).The annual deposition of lignin-rich leaves
that remain intact throughout the winter protect forest floor soils from the erosive forces of
precipitation, while providing shelter for the forest floor animal community(Johnson et al.
2002), (Finzi et al. 1998). Oak litter also helps to keep aquatic habitats from being fouled and
degraded by excessive sediment loading, while providing nourishment for a community of
aquatic macro invertebrate species(Sweeney 1993)that, in turn, provide an important food
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source for fish. Oaks are more efficient than are other forest tree species in managing nutrient
recycling in the forest ecosystem. Oak-dominated forests throughout the eastern U.S.
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express tighter control on nitrogen cycling than do beech/maple forests, releasing lower levels
of nitrates from organic forest floor litter to adjacent streams (Lovett et al. 2004).These
functions help to keep forest soils in place, to recharge groundwater,to maintain high quality
habitats for aquatic and terrestrial wildlife, and for the benefit of human communities as well.
One of the most visible, nutritious, and critically important wildlife foods is the acorn crop,
which is produced annually, but in much greater abundance in two to five year cycles called
mast years. Acorns are a preferred food for White-tailed Deer, Gray Squirrel, White-footed
Mouse,Wood Duck, Blue Jay, and some other large game birds and woodpeckers, but are also
consumed by foxes, raccoons and other omnivores, especially in the winter months when food
sources become scarce (Martin et al. 1961). Acorns also serve a duel role as food supply and
shelter for acorn weevil larvae that overwinter in the nuts, increasing the spring supply of foods
for insect eaters.The size of the acorn crop not only influences the number of offspring
produced by the feeding animals, but also the populations of their predator species, all of which
show the greatest increases, not only in population, but also in the health and fitness of the
young, in the spring following a mast year acorn crop.
Another plant source for wildlife is available in the buds, leaves and twigs that are directly
consumed by browsing mammals. Equally important, the leaves are also fed upon by adult
insects or their larvae, converting the plant food into more nutritious, protein-rich foods for
animals that may feed on the insects. At this level in the food web, oak foliage plays a crucial
role in the survival of the hatchlings of almost all eastern forest bird species.This group consists
of permanent residents as well as short and long distance migrants that include forest interior
dwelling species(FIDS).
Breeding activity in FIDS and other perching birds is timed to a steady supply of caterpillars,
many of which rely on the foliage of forest trees for their only food source (Holmes et al. 1991).
The caterpillars of 534 species of forest moths feed primarily on the young leaves of oak species
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atatime when forest birds are foraging for hatchling food, most of which consists of
caterpillars (TaUamy, 2007).The availability of this critical food source depends, in turn, upon
the presence of an oak-dominated forest community. Oaks are also primary hosts for gall
wasps,whose larvae extend the food supply into the summer and fall (Cornell 1983). For all
these life-sustaining functions, oak forest communities anchor a complex food web that
supports the entire range of feeding levels,from herbivores to carnivores and omnivores in the
deciduous forests ofthe mid-Atlantic and southern regions.
Occurrence of Vulnerability to Disease or Other Health Risks
Hemlock Woolly Adelgid is a small insect from Asia that attacks hemlock trees. It has been
detected in the vicinity of the Park. It can severely defoliate and kill trees over the course of a
few to several years. Regular inspection of hemlocks on Town of Ithaca property can help to
guide management decisions inthe future and mitigate the impacts mfthis invasive pest. For
more information visit:
Emerald Ash Borer is an insect pest that attacks Ash trees.Ash trees showed some decline on
the site, but no sign of the insect was detected. Still, recent populations of EAB have been
detected in Tioga county. See the DEC website on EAB by following this link:
Though few beech remain in the area,the ones that are still present exhibit a high occurrence
ofBeech Bark Disease.The only management strategy for beech bark disease istoselect
healthy trees for protection from damage and cutting.Though ithas not been proven, itseems
that healthy trees in infected areas may be genetically resistant to the scale which starts the
disease. Protection of healthy trees may encourage a future generation of resistant beech
trees. For more information onbeech bark disease visit:
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Monitoring for disease isimportant because itwill allow the Town tmmake informed
management decisions based on the current state of the health of the forest. It is important to
note any sudden or unusual changes to the forest or property. Often these are symptoms of a
disease mrpest infestations that may have amajor innpactontheproductivityondhea|thofthe
property.
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Appendix A. Plant List
Herbaceous &vines
Canada Mayflower
Common Blue Violet
Common Plantain
Common Strawberry
Common Wood Sorrel
Common Speedwell
Early Meadow Rue
Elderberry
False Nettle
False Solomons' Seal
False Violet
Ground Ivy
Herb Robert
Indian Pipe
Jack In The Pulpit
Lance-leaved goldenrod
Lowbush Blueberry
May Apple
Multi-flora Rose
New York Aster
Pale Touch-me-not
Poison Ivy
Pokeweed
Redtop
Rough-stemmed Goldenrod
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Spotted Touch-me-not
Starflower
Stinging Nettle
Tall Goldenrod
Tall Meadow Rue
Timothy
White Clover
White Snakeroot
White Sweet Clover
White Trillium
White Wood Aster
Wild Grape
Wild Mint
Wild Rose
Wild Sarsaparilla
Wood Nettle
Yarrow
Yellow Hawkweed
Yellow Wood Sorrel
Invasive
Tartarian Honeysuckle
Buckthorn
Japanese Barberry
Autumn Olive
Privet
Garlic Mustard
Multi-flora Rose
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Trees
American Beech Fagus grandifolia
Bitternut Hickory Carya cordiformis
Black Birch Betula lenta
Black Cherry Prunus serotina
Black Oak Quercus velutina
Big Tooth Aspen Populus grandidentata
Cucumber Magnolia Magnolia tulipifera
Eastern Hemlock Tsuga canadensis
Red Oak Quercus rubra
Red Maple Acer rubrum
Shagbark Hickory Carya ovata
Sugar Maple Acer saccharum
Tulip Poplar Liriodendron tulipifera
Yellow Birch Betula alleghaniensis
White Ash Fraxinus Americana
White Oak Quercus alba
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Town of Ithaca 4/6/2017
215 N. Tioga Street
Ithaca, NY 14850
Certificates Issued
From- 3/11/2017 To: 3/31/2017
Cert. # Date Type Temp SBL Legal Address Inspector Status
2016-0039 3/1/2017 CO 52.-1-1 345 Coddington Rd MKELLY ISSUED
2017-0048 3/2/2017 CC 36.-2-3.32 125 Larisa Ln DMAGNUSO ISSUED
2016-0538 3/7/2017 CC 41.-1-30.2 134 Conservatory Dr SWILLIAMS ISSUED
2016-0107 3/8/2017 CC 29.-7-12.11 261 Coy Glen Rd DMAGNUSO ISSUED
2015-0500 3/8/2017 CC 70.-11-2 222 TAREYTON DR BBATES ISSUED
2016-0440 3/10/2017 CC 64.-1-2.2 791 DRYDEN ROAD MKELLY ISSUED
2016-0223 3/16/2017 CO 62.-1-3.22 330 Pine Tree Rd MKELLY ISSUED
2016-0119 3/22/2017 CC 37.1-1-9 1100 Danby Rd DMAGNUSO ISSUED
2016-0188 3/24/2017 CC 41.-1-30.2 143 Textor Cir SWILLIAMS ISSUED
2016-0093 3/24/2017 CO 53.-1-15.3 335 CODDINGTON ROAD MKELLY ISSUED
2017-0101 3/30/2017 CC 71.-3-9 106 Roat St DMAGNUSO ISSUED
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Town of Ithaca
215 N. Tioga Street
Ithaca, NY 14850
Certificate Report
Totals by Type and Status
From- 3/11/2017 To: 3/31/2017
Certificate Type Certificate Status Count
CC 8
CO 3
Total: 11
ISSUED 11
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Town of Ithaca 4/5/2017
215 N. Tioga Street
Ithaca, NY 14850
Complaints Received Report
From' 3/11/2017 To: 3/31/2017
Date Type Tax Parcel # Legal Address Disposition
3/4/2017 PROPERTY MAINTENANCE 1028 Ellis Hollow Rd OPEN
Desc: Resident reports humming/clicking noise in the wall outside Apt 244. IFD found it to be in the attic
above the hallway around apt 244. IFD contacted 1-800-616-8599 and Mike @757-536-0393 and also
talked with Dan 607-882-9845. IFD told Dan they found a light control unit clicking on and off. Also, on
first floor ceiling the electric wires are touching the copper pipes by Apt 144. Dan said he would call
Pleasant Valley on Monday
3/8/2017 BUILDING WITHOUT A PER 70.-11-2 222 Tareyton Dr OPEN
Desc: Application 2017-0090 has not been approved.
3/13/2017 LOCAL LAW 43.-2-2.2 1103 Danby Rd CLOSED
Desc: Grease in Town sewer lines, as revealed by camera survey - appears to originate at Manleys Mini Mart.
DPW told them that they need a grease trap. Do they now have one now? No coordination done with
Town in any case.
3/20/2017 REPORT OF FIRE 72.-1-37 114 Concord PI OPEN
Desc: Fire reported
3/21/2017 PROPERTY MAINTENANCE 1028 Ellis Hollow Rd OPEN
Desc: pathway not clear
3/24/2017 FIRE SAFETY VIOLATIONS 1462 Slaterville Rd OPEN
Desc: Calvary Chapel - Dry portion of sprinkler system protecting attic shut down and drained by sprinkler
tech. FA system in alarm; silenced
3/24/2017 OCCUPANCY WITHOUT a 495 Five Mile Dr OPEN
Desc: Section 125-7 A(1) Town of Ithaca Code. Code Officer observed that an apartment had been put in the
barn without a building permit or Certificate of Occupancy. The address 495 that is on the mail box was
not assigned by Town of Ithaca.
3/27/2017 FIRE SAFETY VIOLATIONS 1028 Ellis Hollow Rd OPEN
Desc: Key FOB's in knox box closest to East Hill Plaza end of 1028 Ellis Hollow Rd do not work and allow
access to that end of building. Keys work in door though. I tried to make contact with rental office staff
but they are out of the building until 3/28/17.
3/28/2017 PROPERTY MAINTENANCE 58.-2-1 1402 Slaterville Rd OPEN
Desc: Neighbor complaint regarding the junk on all three sides of this home. Garbage bags, debris etc. It has
been a problem for 11 year.
3/30/2017 LACK OF HEAT 360 West Hill Circle OPEN
Desc: Said she keeps the thermostat at 69, but some days it seems to go way up to 81 degrees and other
days way down and left without heat even though her thermostat is kept on 69. It's been going on for
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Town of Ithaca 4/5/2017
215 N. Tioga Street
Ithaca, NY 14850
Complaints Received Report
From' 3/11/20117 To: 3/31/2017
Date Type Tax Parcel # Legal Address Disposition
about 4 months and wants to know if you can help her figure that out. She is confused about no heat
even when her thersmat is set on 69. She want's to remain anonymous to the LL for now since she
feels that management doesn't like her much right now. She requested that you speak to her first and
ask if name could be mentioned when you talk to them. She lives in blg 360 #8
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4/5/2017
Town of Ithaca
215 N. Tioga Street
Ithaca, NY 14850
Complaints Report
From- 3/11/2017 To: 3/31/2017
Totals by Complaint Type & Status
ComplaintType Complaint Status Count
BUILDING WITHOUT A PERMIT 1
FIRE SAFETY VIOLATIONS 2
LACK OF HEAT 1
LOCAL LAW 1
OCCUPANCY WITHOUT a C of O or C of 1
PROPERTY MAINTENANCE 3
REPORT OF FIRE 1
Total: 10
CLOSED 1
OPEN 9
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Town of Ithaca 4/6/2017
215 N. Tioga Street
Ithaca, NY 14850
Complaints Closed Report
From' 3/11/20117 To: 3/31/2017
Date Type Tax Parcel # Legal Address Disposition
3/13/2017 LOCAL LAW 43.-2-2.2 1103 Danby Rd CLOSED
Desc: Grease in Town sewer lines, as revealed by camera survey - appears to originate at Manleys Mini Mart.
DPW told them that they need a grease trap. Do they now have one now? No coordination done with
Town in any case.
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4/6/2017
Town of Ithaca
215 N. Tioga Street
Ithaca, NY 14850
Complaints Report
From- 3/1/2017 To: 3/31/2017
Totals by Complaint Type & Status
ComplaintType Complaint Status Count
LOCAL LAW 1
Total: 1
CLOSED 1
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