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Home My WebLink AboutTB Minutes 2025-04-14 MEETING OF THE ITHACA TOWN BOARD April 14, 2025 @ 5:30 p.m. 215 N Tioga Street https://zoom.us/j/98910958241 YouTube Link AGENDA 1. Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance 2. Persons to be Heard 3. Public hearing and consider adoption of a proposed local law amending the Town of Ithaca Code, Chapter 250, “Vehicles and Traffic,” to prohibit parking on a portion of Updike Rd 4. Consider approval to submit a request to NYS Legislature to introduce bills regarding the Saponi Park Alienation and Relocation Project. a. SEQR (Attachment 1) b. Resolution 5. Consider approval of a request to Tompkins County regarding a speed limit reduction – Northeast Elementary School neighborhood 6. Consent Agenda a. Approval of Town Board Minutes b. Approval of Town Abstract c. Approval of Bolton Point Abstract d. Approval of PEGASYS 2025 Budget e. Approval of declaration and sale of Surplus Equipment f. Approval of provisional appointment of Benefits Specialist – Consortium g. Ratify appointment of Laborer - Zifchock h. Approval of an agreement - Discover Cayuga Lake and the Stormwater Coalition i. Approval of Budget Amendments/Transfers 7. Board/Committee/Official Reports 8. Correspondence Pg. 1 TB 2025-4-14 (Filed 4/17) MEETING OF THE ITHACA TOWN BOARD April 14, 2025 @ 5:30 p.m. 215 N Tioga Street https://zoom.us/j/98910958241 YouTube Link Minutes Present: Rod Howe, Supervisor; Board Members Eric Levine, Rich DePaolo, Margaret Johnson and Susie Gutenberger Absent: Pamela Bleiwas and Rob Rosen Marty Moseley, Director of Code Enforcement; CJ Randall, Director of Planning; Ashley Colbert, Deputy Town Clerk; Judy Drake, Director of Human Resources; Susan Brock, Attorney for the Town 1. Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance 5:30pm 2. Persons to be Heard Bill Gilligan is a member of the Nuton Fire Company number 9. There is currently a recruiting drive for new members. He would like to get the word out. There is an event hosted by the Eagles Club on Cecil Malone Drive on Saturday April 26, 2025 from 11am to 2pm. They are doing well but do need new members. Mr. Howe indicated the Town would put it on the Town website and Newsletter. 3. Public hearing and consider adoption of a proposed local law amending the Town of Ithaca Code, Chapter 250, “Vehicles and Traffic,” to prohibit parking on a portion of Updike Rd Mr. Howe explained that a resident brought this issue of parking to the Town’s Attention. Public Work’s Committee has already discussed this and it is now being brought to the Town Board. Public hearing opened and closed with no public comment. TB Resolution 2025 -035: Adoption of A Local Law Amending Chapter 250 of the Town of Ithaca Code, Titled “Vehicles and Traffic,” to Prohibit Parking on the West Side of Updike Road Beginning 1,920 feet South of its Intersection with Coddington Road and Proceeding Southwest to the Town of Ithaca/Town of Danby Municipal Border Whereas, at its meeting on February 25, 2025, the Public Works Committee discussed and recommended the drafting of a local law to prohibit parking along a certain section of Pg. 2 TB 2025-4-14 (Filed 4/17) Updike Road to address concerns expressed by a property owner related to littering and loitering, and Whereas, the Town Board held a duly called and publicized public hearing on a proposed “Local Law Amending Chapter 250 of the Town of Ithaca Code, titled “Vehicles and Traffic,” to Prohibit Parking on the West Side of Updike Road Beginning 1,920 feet South of its Intersection with Coddington Road and Proceeding Southwest to the Town of Ithaca/Town of Danby Municipal Border”, and Whereas, pursuant to the New York State Environmental Quality Review Act (“SEQRA”) and its implementing regulations at 6 NYCRR Part 617, it has been determined by the Town Board that adoption of the proposed local law is a Type II action because it constitutes “routine or continuing agency administration and management, not including new programs or major reordering of priorities that may affect the environment,” and thus this action is not subject to review under SEQRA, now therefore be it Resolved, that the Town Board adopts Local Law 5 of 2025 entitled, “Local Law Amending Chapter 250 of the Town of Ithaca Code, titled “Vehicles and Traffic,” to Prohibit Parking on the West Side of Updike Road Beginning 1,920 feet South of its Intersection with Coddington Road and Proceeding Southwest to the Town of Ithaca/Town of Danby Municipal Border” Moved: Eric Levine Seconded: Rich DePaolo Vote: ayes- Howe, DePaolo, Levine, Johnson and Gutenberger 4. Consider approval to submit a request to NYS Legislature to introduce bills regarding the Saponi Park Alienation and Relocation Project. DISCUSSION: Mr. Howe stated that this SEQR and Resolution allows the Town to move some parkland to open up possibilities for a neighboring parcel to development. The State must be involved when moving park land. The subdivision was created in 1994. a. SEQR TB Resolution 2025 -035: Adoption of A Local Law Amending Chapter 250 of the Town of Ithaca Code, Titled “Vehicles and Traffic,” to Prohibit Parking on the West Side of Updike Road Beginning 1,920 feet South of its Intersection with Coddington Road and Proceeding Southwest to the Town of Ithaca/Town of Danby Municipal Border Whereas, at its meeting on February 25, 2025, the Public Works Committee discussed and recommended the drafting of a local law to prohibit parking along a certain section of Updike Road to address concerns expressed by a property owner related to littering and loitering, and Pg. 3 TB 2025-4-14 (Filed 4/17) Whereas, the Town Board held a duly called and publicized public hearing on a proposed “Local Law Amending Chapter 250 of the Town of Ithaca Code, titled “Vehicles and Traffic,” to Prohibit Parking on the West Side of Updike Road Beginning 1,920 feet South of its Intersection with Coddington Road and Proceeding Southwest to the Town of Ithaca/Town of Danby Municipal Border”, and Whereas, pursuant to the New York State Environmental Quality Review Act (“SEQRA”) and its implementing regulations at 6 NYCRR Part 617, it has been determined by the Town Board that adoption of the proposed local law is a Type II action because it constitutes “routine or continuing agency administration and management, not including new programs or major reordering of priorities that may affect the environment,” and thus this action is not subject to review under SEQR, now therefore be it Resolved, that the Town Board adopts Local Law 5 of 2025 entitled, “Local Law Amending Chapter 250 of the Town of Ithaca Code, titled “Vehicles and Traffic,” to Prohibit Parking on the West Side of Updike Road Beginning 1,920 feet South of its Intersection with Coddington Road and Proceeding Southwest to the Town of Ithaca/Town of Danby Municipal Border” Moved: Eric Levine Seconded: Rich DePaolo Vote: ayes- Howe, DePaolo, Levine, Johnson and Gutenberger b. Resolution DISCUSSION: Mr. De Paolo had a question regarding the no construction restriction on park land. The reason for relocating the park is to open up the land for future construction. Possibly a large scale solar array. Ms. Randall agreed that the use would not be currently allowed. If a project like that were to move forward there would be a separate SEQR. The Town’s solar array overlay map would also need to be adjusted. TB Resolution 2025 –037: Request to New York State Legislature to Introduce Bills Regarding the Saponi Park Alienation and Relocation Project Whereas, the Saponi Meadows Subdivision was approved in 1994, which created Peachtree Lane, Apple Blossom Lane and Amber Lane. As part of this approval, Saponi Park was dedicated to the Town of Ithaca in 1995 as the park land requirement. The 1994 plans showed future phases and roads which would have continued to the south on the 21.6-acre Eddy Hill Inc. property, filling in the gap between Peachtree Lane and the current park property; and Whereas, the park property and the remaining Eddy Hill Inc. property have been farmed since 1994 and the current owners have stated they have no intention of developing the Pg. 4 TB 2025-4-14 (Filed 4/17) property into additional residential lots; and Whereas, the Town has not made any improvements to the park property; and Whereas, the current landowners and the Town feel there would be substantial public benefits to relocating the park approximately 1,100 feet to the north, adjacent to the residential development that it went with; and Whereas, on February 11, 2025, the Town of Ithaca and Eddy Hill Inc. signed a “Memorandum of Understanding Respecting Park Relocation and Land Purchase and Swap Agreement”; and Whereas, the use of designated parkland for non-park or private sector use requires that the alienation of parkland process be undertaken with New York State Legislature; and Whereas, the Town of Ithaca wishes to discontinue the use of the existing Saponi Park for park and recreation purposes and wishes the New York State Legislature to authorize and empower the Town to alienate Saponi Park so that the Town can acquire another property of the same size and within 1,100 feet on the same road; and Whereas, this is an Unlisted Action for which the Town of Ithaca Town Board is acting in an uncoordinated environmental review with respect to this action and has made a negative determination of environmental significance; now, therefore be it Resolved, that the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca hereby requests NYS Assemblymember Anna Kelles (Assembly District 125) and NYS Senator Lea Webb (Senate District 52) to introduce bills in their respective houses to authorize and empower the Town to alienate Saponi Park and acquire another similar property. Moved: Margaret Johnson Seconded: Rod Howe Vote: ayes- Howe, DePaolo, Levine, Johnson and Gutenberger 5. Consider approval of a request to Tompkins County regarding a speed limit reduction – Northeast Elementary School neighborhood. DISCUSSION: Mr. Howe indicated that this was also discussed at the Public Works Committee. This is a request to the State to extend the school zone. This was brought up by residents that approached Ms. Gutenberger. The PTA of the school was concerned about the safety of the crosswalk. This does not necessitate another crossing guard. TB Resolution 2025 -038: Request for Speed Limit Reduction and Extension of the Northeast Elementary School Zone to Include the Crosswalks at the Intersections of Pg. 5 TB 2025-4-14 (Filed 4/17) Brandywine Drive /Winthrop Drive & Sandra Place & Winthrop Drive. Whereas, the Town Board has received a request from residents and the Parent Teacher Association related to the Northeast Elementary School’s school zone. The request is to extend the zone to include the crosswalks where Winthrop Drive intersects with Sandra Place including the crosswalk where Winthrop Drive intersects with Brandywine Drive, and Whereas, the residents of this highly densified neighborhood stated they have concerns about the safety of pedestrians and the number of speeding vehicles as well as the lack of sight distance due to horizontal and vertical road geometry in the area as factors supporting their request, and Whereas the Public Works Department discussed the request at the Public Works Committee meeting on March 18th, 2025, and the Committee recommended the reduction to the Town Board, now therefore be it Resolved, that the Town of Ithaca Town Board requests that Tompkins County forward to New York State Department of Transportation Traffic Safety Division the Town’s request to extend the school zone on Winthrop Drive at the intersection of Brandywine Drive / Sandra Place to include the intersection of Winthrop Drive / Brandywine Drive to a school zone speed limit of 20 m.p.h. Moved: Eric Levine Seconded: Susie Gutenberger Vote: ayes- Howe, DePaolo, Levine, Johnson and Gutenberger 6. Consent Agenda a. Approval of Town Board Minutes b. Approval of Town Abstract c. Approval of Bolton Point Abstract d. Approval of PEGASYS 2025 Budget e. Approval of declaration and sale of Surplus Equipment f. Approval of provisional appointment of Benefits Specialist – Consortium g. Ratify appointment of Laborer - Zifchock h. Approval of an agreement - Discover Cayuga Lake and the Stormwater Coalition i. Approval of Budget Amendments/Transfers TB Resolution 2025 -039: Adopt Consent Agenda j. Approval of Town Board Minutes k. Approval of Town Abstract l. Approval of Bolton Point Abstract m. Approval of PEGASYS 2025 Budget Pg. 6 TB 2025-4-14 (Filed 4/17) n. Approval of declaration and sale of Surplus Equipment o. Approval of provisional appointment of Benefits Specialist – Consortium p. Ratify appointment of Laborer - Zifchock q. Approval of agreement – Discover Cayuga Lake and the Stormwater Coalition r. Approval of Budget Amendments/Transfers Moved: Rod Howe Seconded: Rich DePaolo Vote: ayes- Howe, DePaolo, Levine, Johnson and Gutenberger TB Resolution 2025 -039a: Approval of Town Board Minutes Resolved that the draft minutes of March 24, 2025, are adopted as final with any non-substantive changes made. TB Resolution 2025 -039b: Town of Ithaca Abstract 7 for FY-2025 Resolved that the Town Board authorizes the payment of the following audited vouchers in total for the amounts indicated: VOUCHER NOS. 2024 1309 2025 255 - 333 General Fund Town Wide 70,852.63 General Fund Part-Town 29,013.94 Highway Fund Town Wide DA 32,183.26 Highway Fund Part Town DB 11,972.97 Water Fund 33,637.48 Sewer Fund 568,785.02 Capital Projects 248,200.47 Risk Retention Fund 980.00 Trust and Agency 8,994.00 TOTAL 1,004,619.77 TB Resolution 2025 -039c: Bolton Point Abstract Resolved, that the governing Town Board approves and authorizes payment of the following audited vouchers: Voucher Numbers: 105-150 Check Numbers: 21125-21170 Capital Impr/Repl Project $ 67,777.61 Operating Fund $ 67,124.65 TOTAL $ 134,902.26 TB Resolution 2025 -039d: Approval of Budget Transfers for 2024. Pg. 7 TB 2025-4-14 (Filed 4/17) Whereas, the Town Finance Officer has reviewed all budgetary revenue and appropriation accounts, and Whereas, this review disclosed certain budgetary revenues and expenditures requiring transfers, amendments or modifications summarized below: General Townwide Fund Budget Transfers Account Description From To AA5010.100 PERSONAL SERVICE 42,264.24 AA7110.101 PERSONAL SERVICE 24,203.06 AA8540.101 PERSONAL SERVICE 23,496.68 AA5132.100 PERSONAL SERVICE 16,454.10 AA3120.100 PERSONAL SERVICE 6,935.90 AA1340.100 PERSONAL SERVICE 6,587.75 AA1440.110 PERSONAL SERVICE 5,960.00 AA8540.102 PERSONAL SERVICE 2,500.00 AA1620.102 PERSONAL SERVICE 2,194.30 AA1620.101 PERSONAL SERVICE 1,016.18 AA1010.100 PERSONAL SERVICE 4,077.44 AA1110.100 PERSONAL SERVICE 8,013.49 AA1220.100 PERSONAL SERVICE 1,447.93 AA1220.101 PERSONAL SERVICE 439.38 AA1220.103 PERSONAL SERVICE 1,782.78 AA1220.400 CONTRACTUAL 157.42 AA1316.100 PERSONAL SERVICE 2,655.16 AA1316.400 CONTRACTUAL 32.89 AA1330.100 PERSONAL SERVICE 489.60 AA1410.100 PERSONAL SERVICE 1,183.36 AA1410.400 CONTRACTUAL 96.17 AA1430.100 PERSONAL SERVICE 7,756.00 AA1430.420 CONTRACTUAL 64.00 AA1440.100 PERSONAL SERVICE 19,711.95 AA1440.415 CONTRACTUAL 200.80 AA1460.400 CONTRACTUAL 995.00 AA1620.100 PERSONAL SERVICE 5,030.18 AA1620.444 CONTRACTUAL 113.32 AA1620.445 CONTRACTUAL 3,812.00 AA1650.415 CONTRACTUAL 278.38 AA1680.100 PERSONAL SERVICE 5,180.31 AA1680.400 CONTRACTUAL 9,813.60 AA1680.415 CONTRACTUAL 442.13 AA1680.490 CONTRACTUAL 31.32 AA1680.491 CONTRACTUAL 2,158.54 Pg. 8 TB 2025-4-14 (Filed 4/17) AA1680.492 CONTRACTUAL 1,340.71 AA5132.101 PERSONAL SERVICE 14,303.40 AA5132.404 CONTRACTUAL 450.98 AA5132.408 CONTRACTUAL 9.68 AA5132.415 CONTRACTUAL 508.52 AA5132.416 CONTRACTUAL 450.00 AA5132.447 CONTRACTUAL 2,716.64 AA5132.459 CONTRACTUAL 584.06 AA5182.447 CONTRACTUAL 562.43 AA7110.100 PERSONAL SERVICE 7,650.96 AA7110.102 PERSONAL SERVICE 4,890.13 AA7110.440 CONTRACTUAL 43.03 AA7110.451 CONTRACTUAL 1,442.17 AA7320.465 CONTRACTUAL 10,136.05 AA7550.405 CONTRACTUAL 166.17 AA7710.213 PURCHASE OF DEVELOPMENT RIGHTS 7,800.00 AA8810.101 PERSONAL SERVICE 1,894.92 AA9045.800 LIFE INSURANCE 206.41 AA9055.800 DISABILITY INSURANCE 91.29 AA9950.900 TRANSFER TO CAPITAL FUND 401.51 General Part Town Fund Budget Transfers Account Description From To BB8020.400 CONTRACTUAL 26,113.62 BB8020.100 REGULAR 306.41 BB1420.402 LEGAL SERVICES 10,409.45 BB8010.100 REGULAR 11,908.69 BB8010.400 CONTRACTUAL 525.01 BB8010.410 CONFERENCES & MILEAGE 28.70 BB8010.415 TELEPHONE 445.27 BB8010.420 DUES & PUBLICATIONS 833.96 BB8010.440 PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT 20.84 BB8020.120 SUSTAINABILITY PLANNER 693.87 BB9050.800 UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE 1,504.00 BB9055.800 DISABILITY INSURANCE 50.24 Highway Fund Budget Transfers Account Description From To DA5142.450 PETROLEUM PRODUCTS 1,707.01 DA5130.102 OVERTIME 962.91 Pg. 9 TB 2025-4-14 (Filed 4/17) DA5130.451 VEHICLE MAINTENANCE & REPAIRS 599.59 DA5130.459 TOOLS & EQUIPMENT 144.51 Highway Part-Town Fund Budget Transfers Account Description From To DB5110.100 REGULAR 40,969.00 DB5110.450 PETROLEUM PRODUCTS 17,140.96 DB5110.453 ROAD REPAIRS 15,706.92 DB5110.459 TOOLS & EQUIPMENT 3,062.57 DB5112.450 PETROLEUM PRODUCTS 7,261.45 DB5112.453 ROAD REPAIRS 68,806.74 DB1680.400 CONTRACTUAL 3,994.84 DB1680.492 SOFTWARE 286.67 DB5110.101 DEPUTY HIGHWAY SUPERINTENDENT 4,139.44 DB5110.102 OVERTIME 1,080.63 DB5112.100 REGULAR 64,939.33 DB5112.102 OVERTIME 1,027.76 DB5112.459 TOOLS & SUPPLIES 87.09 DB5130.100 REGULAR 17,542.64 DB5130.272 MEDIUM DUTY TRUCK 0.09 DB5130.451 VEHICLE MAINTENANCE & REPAIRS 6,283.06 DB5130.459 TOOLS & EQUIPMENT 374.10 DB5140.100 REGULAR 12,434.31 DB5140.102 OVERTIME 133.40 DB5140.110 REGULAR BENEFIT TIME 24,418.17 DB9030.800 SOCIAL SECURITY 16,206.11 Water District Fund Budget Transfers Account Description From To FF1380.400 CONTRACTUAL 33,819.48 FF8340.200 CAPITAL EQUIPMENT 25,000.00 FF8340.476 PUMP STATION MAINTENANCE 18,687.69 FF9060.800 GROUP HEALTH INSURANCE 13,075.69 FF8340.100 REGULAR 11,692.99 FF8340.471 SCHEDULED LINE MAINTENANCE 11,402.85 FF8340.450 PETROLEUM PRODUCTS 6,641.58 FF1420.402 LEGAL SERVICES 6,100.00 FF8340.488 EASEMENTS 1,714.50 FF1650.415 TELEPHONE SYSTEM 12.52 FF1680.400 CONTRACTUAL Pg. 10 TB 2025-4-14 (Filed 4/17) 917.99 FF1680.492 SOFTWARE 78.18 FF1910.439 LIABILITY INSURANCE 54.61 FF8340.101 LABOR 57,214.23 FF8340.102 OVERTIME 7,548.66 FF8340.106 Compensated Absences 398.30 FF8340.272 MEDIUM DUTY TRUCK 0.14 FF8340.276 PARK & TURF EQUIPMENT 0.27 FF8340.447 ELECTRICITY 10,516.67 FF8340.451 VEHICLE MAINTENANCE 1,030.13 FF8340.470 LINE REPAIRS 3,534.84 FF8350.473 CITY OF ITHACA WATER 27,666.24 FF9045.800 LIFE INSURANCE 2.64 FF9055.800 DISABILITY INSURANCE 34.36 FF9710.731 2020-B BOND ISSUE 19,125.00 Sewer District Fund Budget Transfers Account Description From To GG8120.476 PUMP STATION MAINTENANCE 8,957.02 GG8120.474 VCH SEWER TRANSMISSION 3,344.85 GG8150.473 IAWWTF IMPROVEMENT BONDS 2,036.11 GG8120.451 VEHICLE MAINTENANCE 1,477.96 GG1680.400 CONTRACTUAL 1,472.75 GG8120.447 ELECTRICITY 380.43 GG1650.415 TELEPHONE SYSTEM 226.14 Pg. 11 TB 2025-4-14 (Filed 4/17) GG9045.800 LIFE INSURANCE 18.78 Fire District Fund Budget Transfers Account Description From To SF1320.401 AUDITING SERVICES 102.00 SF3410.481 FIRE PROTECTION CONTRACT - VILLAGE 8,481.89 SF2701.000 REFUND OF PRIOR YEAR EXPENSE (REVENUE) 6,493.70 SF1420.402 LEGAL SERVICES 372.00 SF3410.482 DISTRIBUTE NYS FIRE INSURNACE TAX 14,705.59 Risk Retention Fund Budget Transfers Account Description From To RR4510.410 EMPLOYEE EDUCATION & TRAINING 3,115.00 RR4510.451 CLAIMS & REPAIRS 1,540.87 RR4510.425 WELLNESS PROGRAMS 4,067.42 RR9030.800 MEDICARE 588.45 Now, therefore, be it Resolved, that the Town Board authorizes and directs the Town Finance Officer to record all budget transfers, amendments, and modifications, including all other changes deemed appropriate and necessary. TB Resolution 2025 -039e: Adopt 2026 PEG Access Studio Capital Budget Whereas the 2003 Franchise Agreement between Charter Communications and the City of Ithaca authorizes Charter Communications to collect $0.15 per subscriber per month to be used for the purchase of equipment for the PEG Access Studio; and Whereas the Franchise Agreement outlines the creation of an Access Oversight Committee which shall be responsible for approving the timing, use and amount of PEG access equipment acquired each year over the term of the agreement; and Pg. 12 TB 2025-4-14 (Filed 4/17) Whereas, to meet any as yet unknown and unforeseen equipment and operating expenses, the Access Oversight Committee has approved a 2026 contingency capital budget not to exceed $14,000; and Whereas the Franchise Agreement states that participating municipalities, including the Town of Ithaca, must adopt the annual PEG Access Studio budget by June 30 of the preceding year; now therefore be it Resolved that the Town Board adopts the 2026 PEG Access Studio budget as recommended by the Access Oversight Committee. TB Resolution 2025 –039f: Sale of Surplus Items Resolved that the Town Board declares the listed equipment to be surplus and no longer needed and authorizes the equipment to be sold via online auction hosted by Auctions International, with the proceeds going to the appropriate funds.  1978 Budgit one ton Chain Hoist  Mulitpro Gas Post Driver  84” Bobcat Angle Blade  Tire Machine – Coats Rim Clamp 70X-AH-1  Tire Balancer – Coats 1250 Wheel Balancer  Snap On Modis Diagnostic Computer  Nexiq Prolink IQ – Diagnostic Computer  Miscellaneous trailer brakes TB Resolution 2025 -039g: Ratify Provisional Appointment of Benefits Specialist – GTCMHIC Whereas, the Greater Tompkins County Municipal Health Insurance Consortium on March 19, 2025, provisionally appointed Jessica Maleski to the title of Benefits Specialist, effective, March 31, 2025; now, therefore be it Resolved, the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca does hereby ratify GTCMHIC’s appointment of Jessica Maleski to the title of Benefits Specialist, effective, March 31, 2025, at the 2025 hourly wage of $31.25, in Job Classification B, with full-time benefits. TB Resolution 2025 –039h: Ratify Appointment of Laborer Whereas there is a vacancy in the full-time position of Laborer for the Public Works Department due to a promotion; and Whereas the Interview Committee has determined that Dylan Zifchock possesses the necessary knowledge and skills to satisfactorily perform the duties of a Laborer; and Whereas Joe Slater, Director of Public Works/ Highway Superintendent, appointed Dylan Pg. 13 TB 2025-4-14 (Filed 4/17) Zifchock as Laborer, effective April 6, 2025; now, therefore be it Resolved the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca does hereby approve the appointment made by the Director of Public Works/ Highway Superintendent of Dylan Zifchock as Laborer, effective April 6, 2025; and be it further Resolved the position is at 40 hours per week, at the hourly wage of $24.44, which is an estimated annual salary of $50,835 from Public Works account numbers, in Job Classification “I”, with full time benefits; and be it further Resolved a mandatory 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 the Director of Public Works/ Highway Superintendent. TB Resolution 2025 – 039i: Approval of the Agreement of Services with Discover Cayuga Lake, Inc. Whereas, the SPDES General Permit requires the Town of Ithaca (Town) to develop, implement, and enforce a Stormwater Management Program, which consists of six (6) Minimum Control Measures, and Whereas, the Town has been working cooperatively with other Tompkins County MS4 municipalities (the Municipalities) in a countywide stormwater coalition to comply with their SPDES General Permits in a consistent and cost-effective manner, and Whereas, the Municipalities solicited Discover Cayuga Lake, Inc., with offices at 110 North Tioga St., Suite 303, Ithaca, NY 14850, to perform services that fulfill and comply with MCM 1 requirements of the MS4 General Permit, and Whereas, the Municipalities requested the Town collect and hold funds from the Municipalities, pay the Contractor, and undertake other duties as outlined in the proposed agreement with Discover Cayuga Lake, Inc., now, therefore, be it Resolved, the Town Board authorizes the award for the proposed services to Discover Cayuga Lake, Inc., which the cost to the Town shall not exceed $700.00, and authorizes the Town Supervisor to execute the contract for the services, subject to approval by the Municipalities and the Director of Engineering, and be it further Resolved, the Town Board authorizes the Town to collect and hold funds from the Municipalities, pay the Contractor, and undertake other duties as outlined in the proposed agreement with Discover Cayuga Lake, Inc. Moved: Rod How Seconded: Rich DePaolo Vote: ayes- Howe, DePaolo, Levine, Johnson and Gutenberger Pg. 14 TB 2025-4-14 (Filed 4/17) 7. Board/Committee/Official Reports Mr. Howe mentioned the nation turns 250 years old and the Association of Towns wants Towns to submit essays that they will print in the Talk of the Town’s magazine. He thinks this would be a good task for the Town’s new historian. 8. Correspondence No comments. The board voted to move into executive session to discuss litigation by Bell Atlantic for the denial of a cell tower height variance. Moved: Rod Howe Seconded: Susie Gutenberger Vote: ayes- Howe, DePaolo, Levine, Johnson and Gutenberger Moved into executive session at 5:47 pm. Adjourned Submitted by Ashley Colbert Deputy Town Clerk Short Environmental Assessment Form Part 1 -Project Information Instructions for Completing Part 1 -Project Information.The applicant or project sponsor is responsible for the completion of Part 1.Responses become part of the application for approval or funding,are subject to public review,and may be subject to further verification.Complete Part 1 based on information currently available.If additional research or investigation would be needed to fully respond to any item,please answer as thoroughly as possible based on current information. Complete all items in Part 1.You may also provide any additional information which you believe will be needed by or usefill to the lead agency;attach additional pages as necessary to supplement any item. Part 1 -Project and Sponsor Information Name of Action or Project: Saponi Park Relocation Project Project Location (describe,and attach a location map): Seven Mile Drive Brief Description of Proposed Action: The Town of Ithaca and Eddy Hill Inc.are proposing to subdivide an 8.3 acre parcel off of the northern portion of Tax Parcel No.33.-3-8.34.This new 8.3 acre parcel will become the new Saponi Park,while the existing 8.3 acre park parcel will be returned to Eddy Hill Inc. No construction is planned as part of this park relocation. Name of Applicant or Sponsor: Town of Ithaca Telephone:607-273-1721 E-Mail:pianning@townithacany.gov Address: 215 N.Tioga Street City/PO: Ithaca State:Zip Code: New York 14850 1.Does the proposed action only involve the legislative adoption of a plan,local law,ordinance, administrative rule,or regulation? If Yes,attach a narrative description of the intent of the proposed action and the environmental resources that may be affected in the municipality and proceed to Part 2.If no,continue to question 2. NO YES — 2.Does the proposed action require a permit,approval or funding from any other government Agency? If Yes,list agency(s)name and permit or approval:TOI Planning Board -Subdivision:TOI Town Board -terminate/accept park &home rule request:NYS Legislature -alienation authorization NO YES 3.a.Total acreage of the site of the proposed action?8.3 acres b.Total acreage to be physically disturbed?0 acres c.Total acreage (project site and any contiguous properties)owned or controlled by the applicant or project sponsor?8 3 acres 4.Check all land uses that occur on,are adjoining or near the proposed action: 5.Urban Rural (non-agriculture)Industrial Commercial 13 Residential (suburban) Forest 0 Agriculture ||Aquatic I I Other(Specify): 0 Parkland Page 1 of 3 Attachment 1 5.Is the proposed action,NO YES N/A a.A permitted use under the zoning regulations?L]R]LI b.Consistent with the adopted comprehensive plan?LI Ri LI NO YES 6.Is the proposed action consistent with the predominant character of the existing built or natural landscape? LI 7.Is the site of the proposed action located in,or does it adjoin,a state listed Critical Environmental Area?NO YES If Yes,identify:[]LI NO YES 8.a.Will the proposed action result in a substantial increase in traffic above present levels?LI b.Are public transportation services available at or near the site of the proposed action?LI c.Are any pedestrian accommodations or bicycle routes available on or near the site of the proposed R1 LIaction? 9.Does the proposed action meet or exceed the state energy code requirements?NO YES If the proposed action will exceed requirements,describe design features and technologies: No construction is planned as part of this park relocation project.R1 LI 10.Will the proposed action connect to an existing public/private water supply?NO YES If No,describe method for providing potable water: Public water is available to this property,but no construction is planned as part of this park relocation project..IIE1 LI 11.Will the proposed action connect to existing wastewater utilities?NO YES If No,describe method for providing wastewater treatment: Public sewer is available to this property,but no construction is planned as part of this park relocation project.I?1 LI 12.a.Does the project site contain,or is it substantially contiguous to,a building,archaeological site,or district NO YES which is listed on the National or State Register of Historic Places,or that has been determined by the Commissioner of the NYS Office of Parks,Recreation and Historic Preservation to be eligible for listing on the RE1 LI State Register of Historic Places? LI1b.Is the project site,or any portion of it,located in or adjacent to an area designated as sensitive for archaeological sites on the NY State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO)archaeological site inventory? 13.a.Does any portion of the site of the proposed action,or lands adjoining the proposed action,contain NO YES wetlands or other waterbodies regulated by a federal,state or local agency?LI R1 b.Would the proposed action physically alter,or encroach into,any existing wetland or waterbody?LI If Yes,identify the wetland or waterbody and extent of alterations in square feet or acres: Page 2 of 3 14.Identify the typical habitat types that occur on,or are likely to be found on the project site.Check all that apply: Shore1ine L1 Forest Agriculturallgrasslands EJ Early mid-successional []Wetland []Urban []Suburban 15.Does the site of the proposed action contain any species of animal,or associated habitats,listed by the State or NO YES Federal government as threatened or endangered?u 16.Is the project site located in the 100-year flood plan?NO YES EL1 ......NO YES17.Will the proposed action create storm water discharge,either from pomt or non-pomt sources? If Yes,j El a.Will storm water discharges flow to adjacent properties?L LI b.Will storm water discharges be directed to established conveyance systems (runoff and storm drains)?LI If Yes,briefly describe: 18.Does the proposed action include construction or other activities that would result in the impoundment of water NO YES or other liquids (e.g.,retention pond,waste lagoon,dam)? If Yes,explain the purpose and size of the impoundment:__________________________________________________ EILI 19.Has the site of the proposed action or an adjoining property been the location of an active or closed solid waste NO YES management facility? If Yes,describe: RILI 20.Has the site of the proposed action or an adjoining property been the subject of remediation (ongoing or NO YES completed)for hazardous waste? 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Agency Use Only hf applicablel Short Environmental Assessment Form Part 2-Impact Assessment Project:Isapon Park Relocation Date:14,2025 Answer all of the following questions in Part 2 using the information contained in Part 1 and other materials submitted by the project sponsor or otherwise available to the reviewer.When answering the questions the reviewer should be guided by the concept “Have my responses been reasonable considering the scale and context of the proposed action?” No,or Moderate small to large impact impact may may occur occur 1.Will the proposed action create a material conflict with an adopted land use plan or zoning regulations? 2.Will the proposed action result in a change in the use or intensity of use of land?El 3.Will the proposed action impair the character or quality of the existing community?[][] 4.Will the proposed action have an impact on the environmental characteristics that caused the establishment of a Critical Environmental Area (CEA)? 5.Will the proposed action result in an adverse change in the existing level of traffic or affect existing infrastructure for mass transit,biking or walkway? 6.Will the proposed action cause an increase in the use of energy and it fails to incorporate reasonably available energy conservation or renewable_energy opportunities? 7.Will the proposed action impact existing:E?1 LIa.public /private water supplies? b.public I private wastevater treatment utilities?[]LI 8.Will the proposed action impair the character or quality of important historic,archaeological, architectural or aesthetic resources? 9.Will the proposed action result in an adverse change to natural resources (e.g.,wetlands, Vwaterbodies,groundwater,air quality,flora and fauna)? 10.Will the proposed action result in an increase in the potential for erosion,flooding or drainage problems? 11.Will the proposed action create a hazard to environmental resources or human health?El PRINT FORM Part 2 is to be completed by the Lead Agency. Page 1 of2 Agency Use Only [If applicablej - Short Environmental Assessment Form Part 3 Determination of Sign ificance Project:ISaponi Park Relocation Date:[ipril 14,2025 For every question in Part 2 that was answered “moderate to large impact may occur”,or if there is a need to explain why a particular element of the proposed action may or will not result in a significant adverse environmental impact,please complete Part 3.Part 3 should,in sufficient detail,identify the impact,including any measures or design elements that have been included by the project sponsor to avoid or reduce impacts.Part 3 should also explain how the lead agency determined that the impact may or will not be significant.Each potential impact should be assessed considering its setting, probability of occurring,duration,ineversibility,geographic scope and magnitude.Also consider the potential for short- term,long-term and cumulative impacts. There are no anticipated negative environmental impacts related to subdividing this parcel and the Town acquiring this new 8.3 acre parcel as a replacement for Saponi Park.The existing Saponi Park parcel will be exchanged and returned to the Eddy Hill Inc.owners.No coflstruction is planned as part of this project. The overall purpose of this project is to relocate Saponi Park approximately 1,100 feet to the north,where it will be adjacent to the residential subdivision that it was originally part of.There is an existing access strip from Peachtree Lane which can provide pedestrian access to the new park location.The Town anticipates pursuing funding in the future to develop the park in the new location. Regarding Part 1,12b,the Town is not aware of any archeological resources on the overall property.In 1993 -1996 Phase I and 2 archeological investigations were conducted on the property,and the location of this new 8.3 acre parcel was cleared for development. Regarding Part 1,13a,the property contains a stream along the northern boundary and a small wetland in the northeast corner of the property.It is not anticipated that the proposed subdivision or acquisition of the 8.3 acre parcel will negatively impact either water body.Future park development of the property will need to consider these water bodies. Name of Lead Agency Rod Howe ,,I f Date Town Supervisor Title of Responsible Officer —--—//7 -‘/ PRINT FORM []Check this box if you have determined,based on the information and analysis above,and any supporting documentation, that the proposed action may result in one or more potentially large or significant adverse impacts and an environmental impact statement is required. Check this box if you have determined,based on the information and analysis above,and any supporting documentation, that the proposed action will not result in any significant adverse environmental impacts. Town of Ithaca Town Board 4’!,/2 5 Print or Type Agency Signatu’re of Res’ons,i6le”Offlcer in Lead Agency Signature of Preparer’(if different from Responsible Officer) Page2 of2