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June 9, 2025 @ 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. Public hearings and consider adoption/approval of:
a. Ithaca Beer Noise Permit Application – Weekly Music
b. Ithaca Beer Noise Permit Application – Summer Music Series
c. Local law Deleting Chapter 135, Community Choice Aggregation (Energy) and replacing
it with a new Chapter 135, Community Choice Aggregation (Energy) Program and
Distributed Energy Resources Program, and
d. Local law amending Chapter 135, Community Choice Aggregation (Energy) Program
and Distributed Energy Resources Program, by adding Article 2, Distributed Energy
Resources, and
e. Local law Deleting Town of Ithaca Code Chapter 157, Flood Damage Prevention, and
replacing it with a revised Chapter 157, Flood Damage Prevention,
i. SEQR ii. Adoption
Added Item Consider Approval of an amendment to Bell & Spina Contract – Mezzanine Project
4. Consider resolution of support for Vision Zero
5. Update on the IAWWTF Capital Improvement Project
6. Consider Consent Agenda
a. Approval of Town Board Minutes
b. Approval of the Town of Ithaca Abstract
c. Approval of the Bolton Point Abstract
d. Acknowledge receipt of annual wetland conservation easement inspections
e. Approve permanent appointment – Code Safety Inspector – Torres
f. Ratify appointment of MEO – Delong
g. Approval of Surplus Equipment designation and sale
9. Reports of Town Officials
10. Review of Correspondence
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MEETING OF THE ITHACA TOWN BOARD
June 9, 2025
MINUTES
Board Members Present: Rod Howe, Supervisor; Members Rich DePaolo, Pamela Bleiwas,
Rob Rosen, and Susie Gutenberger Absent: Eric Levine and Margaret Johnson
Staff Present: Susan Brock, Attorney for the Town; Judy Drake, Director of Human Resources;
Marty Moseley, Director of Code Enforcement; David O’Shea, Director of Engineering; CJ
Randall, Director of Planning; Paulette Rosa, Town Clerk; and Joe Slater, Director of Public
Works
1. Call to order and Pledge of Allegiance
2. Persons to be Heard and Board Comments – No one wishing to speak.
3. Public hearings and consider adoption/approval of:
a. Ithaca Beer Noise Permit Application – Weekly Music
Mr. Howe opened the public hearing; there was no one wishing to speak and the hearing was
closed.
The Board had no questions or comments.
TB Resolution 2025 – 056: Noise permit for Ithaca Beer Co. for the 2025 Weekly Thursday
Summer Music Series
Whereas, the Town Board held a public hearing on June 9, 2025, regarding a noise permit
application for a Weekly Thursday Summer Music Series received by Ithaca Beer Co., and
discussed the request, and
Whereas, as stated in the application speakers will be facing Rte. 13 to prevent amplified noise
bouncing off the brewery and hay bales will be used as a backdrop, now therefore be it
Resolved that the Town Board grants a noise permit to Ithaca Beer Co. for the purpose of their
Summer Music Series, entertaining Guests at their location of 122 Ithaca Beer Dr., on Thursdays
from 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm June 11th through October 31st, with the following
Conditions:
1. The placement of the hay bales described in the application should meet NYS Building/Fire
Code and be as tall as the tallest speaker to mitigate the speakers used by the band(s), and with
the following
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Findings:
1. The waiver from the requirements of Town Code Chapter 184 for the above music event is
necessary for a valid purpose, because music might not be able to conform at all times to the
requirements of Chapter 184, and Ithaca Beer’s Planned Development Zone specifically
allows for music events, subject to or upon the issuance of any permits required (Town Code
§271-15. D (3), and
2. The waiver is the minimal intrusion needed, because the amplification is needed to provide
dinner music to the area, and music is limited to 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., which hours are within
“daytime hours” as defined by Town Code § 184-4; the entertainment is intended to be and
has proven to be background in nature and not overly intrusive; the amplification speakers
must be located on the taproom lawn and face Route 13 and have hay bales stacked to
provide some mitigation where the band is playing, and
3. On balance, the need for and benefits of the waiver outweigh the needs and rights of the
surrounding neighbors to a peaceable and quiet environment, because the music is for a
limited amount of time during the early evenings on the specified dates, with the above-listed
limitations in place to minimize the intrusion on the neighbors.
Moved: Pamela Bleiwas Seconded: Rich DePaolo
Vote: ayes – Howe, DePaolo, Bleiwas, Gutenberger and Rosen
b. Ithaca Beer Noise Permit Application – Summer Music Series
Mr. Howe opened the public hearing.
Larry Salligner asked if this noise permit was for live music only or will it extend to recorded
music.
Ithaca Beer responded that recorded music does play at a very low volume and turns off at 9pm,
and this does not fall under this permit application.
Mr. Howe closed the public hearing.
Board Discussion:
Mr. DePaolo was concerned about the 11am to 8pm window for the permit. Since the window is
so large potentially Ithaca Beer could send out a notice to the neighbors when the actual music
would start and end each week. That way neighbors can plan in advance.
Mr. Howe asked Ithaca Beer why the wide time frame and if they could put the live music hours
on their website to alert the public.
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Ithaca Beer responded that 11am to 8pm are the hours they are open. They have the summer
schedule set and can email the board and post on their website a calendar the specific times live
music will be played.
Mr. DePaolo asked if the times are set if we can incorporate those times into the permit.
Ithaca Beer replied that they did not have that information in front of them, but they will put
specific times on their website so neighbors can see when music will be played and send it to the
Town Clerk as well.
TB Resolution 2025 – 057: Noise permit for Ithaca Beer Co. for the 2025 Summer Music
Event Series
Whereas, the Town Board held a public hearing on May 13, 2025, regarding a noise permit
application for Summer Music Event Series received by Ithaca Beer Co., and discussed the request,
and
Whereas, as stated in the application speakers will be facing Rte. 13 to prevent amplified noise
bouncing off the brewery and hay bales will be used as a backdrop, now therefore be it
Resolved that the Town Board grants a noise permit to Ithaca Beer Co. for the purpose of their
Summer Music Event Series, entertaining guests at their location of 122 Ithaca Beer Dr., on the
3rd Saturday of each month, June through September, between 11am and 8pm, for a period not to
exceed 4 hours, with the following
Conditions:
1. The placement of the hay bales described in the application should meet NYS Building/Fire
Code and be as tall as the tallest speaker to mitigate the speakers used by the band(s), and
2. Applicant will adjust volume to the minimum necessary for the size of attending guests, and
with the following
Findings:
1. The waiver from the requirements of Town Code Chapter 184 for the above music event is
necessary for a valid purpose, because music might not be able to conform at all times to the
requirements of Chapter 184, and Ithaca Beer’s Planned Development Zone specifically
allows for music events, subject to or upon the issuance of any permits required (Town Code
§271-15. D (3), and
2. The waiver is the minimal intrusion needed, because the amplification is needed to enjoy the
music events, and music is limited to 11am to 8 p.m., which hours are within “daytime
hours” as defined by Town Code § 184-4; the; the amplification speakers must be located on
the taproom lawn and face Route 13 and have hay bales stacked to provide some mitigation
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where the band is playing, and the flexibility in time frame is needed to be able to book
bands with which are available with limited lead time, and
3. On balance, the need for and benefits of the waiver outweigh the needs and rights of the
surrounding neighbors to a peaceable and quiet environment, for the reasons stated above.
Moved: Susie Gutenberger Seconded: Rich DePaolo
Vote: ayes – Howe, DePaolo, Bleiwas, Gutenberger and Rosen
c. Local law Deleting Chapter 135, Community Choice Aggregation (Energy) and replacing it
with a new Chapter 135, Community Choice Aggregation (Energy) Program and
Distributed Energy Resources Program.
Mr. Howe opened the public hearing.
Larry Sallinger asked if a resident is already part of a community solar scheme will that resident
have to opt out of the Town’s Choice Aggregation?
Paul Fenn answered that the opt out enrollment applies to customers that are receiving service
from NYSEG. If you have NYSEG supply then you will have to opt out. If you are already
getting supply through an ESCO supplier (i.e. solar farm) then you would have to opt in.
Mr. Howe closed the public hearing.
TB Resolution 2025 –_058: Adoption of Local Law 6 of 2025, deleting Town of Ithaca
Code, Chapter 135 “Community Choice Aggregation (Energy) Program) and replacing it
with a new Chapter 135 “Community Choice Aggregation (Energy) Program and
Distributed Energy Resources Program”
Whereas, the Town Board unanimously passed the Green New Deal Resolution in March of
2020, which calls for an equitable transition to carbon neutrality Town-wide by 2030, and
Whereas, Among the foremost policies and models to increase access to affordable community-
wide energy transition in the state of New York is Community Choice Aggregation (CCA),
which allows local governments to determine the Supplier(s) of electricity on behalf of Eligible
Consumers, and provide a significant opportunity to diversify electricity supply based on larger
local DERs that may be incorporated into CCA supply, and
Whereas, Local Power and the Town have reviewed and amended Chapter 135 of the Town of
Ithaca Code to align with New York State Public Service Commission requirements,
Whereas, a duly advertised and posted public hearing was held on June 9, 2025, regarding the
proposed adoption of “A local law deleting Town of Ithaca Code Chapter 135, Community
Choice Aggregation (Energy) Program, and replacing it with a new Chapter 135, Community
Choice Aggregation (Energy) Program and Distributed Energy Resources Program”, and
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Whereas, the Town Board has determined that this is SEQRA Type 2 under 6HYCRR 617.5
(c)(26): “routine or continuing agency administration and management, not including new
programs or major reordering of priorities that may affect the environment.” now, therefore, be it
Resolved that the Town Board finds it is in the best interest of the Town and its citizens to adopt
the proposed Local Law 6 of 2025, entitled “A local law deleting Town of Ithaca Code Chapter
135, Community Choice Aggregation (Energy) Program, and replacing it with a new Chapter
135, Community Choice Aggregation (Energy) Program and Distributed Energy Resources
Program as submitted.
Moved: Rich DePaolo Seconded: Rod Howe
Vote: ayes – Howe, DePaolo, Bleiwas, Gutenberger and Rosen
d. Local law amending Chapter 135, Community Choice Aggregation (Energy) Program
and Distributed Energy Resources Program, by adding Article 2, Distributed Energy
Resources.
Mr. Howe opened the public hearing, there was no one wishing to speak and the hearing was
closed.
TB Resolution 2025 - 059: Adoption of Local Law 7 of 2025 “A local law adding a
Distributed Energy Resources Article to Town of Ithaca Code, Chapter 135, Community
Choice Aggregation (Energy) Program and Distributed Energy Resources Program
Whereas, the Town Board unanimously passed the Green New Deal Resolution in March of
2020, which calls for an equitable transition to carbon neutrality Town- wide by 2030, and
Whereas, the Community Choice Aggregation (CCA) program, now known as the Tompkins
Green Energy Network (T-GEN) is designed to be an innovative, efficient, and affordable way to
engage the local population in achieving time-critical local and state goals for decarbonization
and equity through the aggregated purchasing of renewable electricity and the development of
regional renewable energy projects, and
Whereas, the Town Board held a duly advertised and posted public hearing on June 9, 2025
regarding the proposed adoption of “A local law adding a Distributed Energy Resources Article
to Town of Ithaca Code Chapter 135, Community Choice Aggregation (Energy) Program and
Distributed Energy Resources Program”, now therefore, be it
Resolved that the Town Board adopts Local Law 7 of 2025, entitled “A local law adding a
Distributed Energy Resources Article to Town of Ithaca Code Chapter 135, Community Choice
Aggregation (Energy) Program and Distributed Energy Resources Program” as submitted.
Moved: Susie Gutenberger Seconded: Pamela Bleiwas
Vote: ayes – Howe, DePaolo, Bleiwas, Gutenberger and Rosen
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e. Local law Deleting Town of Ithaca Code Chapter 157, Flood Damage Prevention, and
replacing it with a revised Chapter 157, Flood Damage Prevention
Mr. Howe opened the public hearing; there was no one wishing to speak and the hearing was
closed.
Ms. Randall explained that this local law contains language provided by DEC.
TB Resolution 2025-060: SEQR: Adoption of Local Law Deleting Town of Ithaca Code
Chapter 157, Flood Damage Prevention, and Replacing it with a new Chapter 157, Flood
Damage Prevention
Whereas this action is the adoption of a local law deleting Town of Ithaca Code Chapter 157, Flood
Damage Prevention, and replacing in its entirety with a new Chapter 157, Flood Damage
Prevention; and
Whereas this is an Unlisted action for which the Town of Ithaca Town Board is acting as lead
agency with respect to the enactment of the proposed local law; and
Whereas, the Town Board, at its meeting on June 9, 2025, reviewed and accepted as adequate a
Short Environmental Assessment Form (SEAF) Parts 1, 2, and 3 for this action; now, therefore,
be it
Resolved, the Town of Ithaca Town Board hereby makes a negative determination of
environmental significance, in accordance with the New York State Environmental Quality
Review Act for the above referenced action as proposed based on the information in the SEAF
Part 1 and for the reasons set forth in SEAF Parts 2 and 3, and, therefore, an Environmental
Impact Statement will not be required.
Moved: Rich DePaolo Seconded: Susie Gutenberger
Vote: ayes-Howe, DePaolo, Bleiwas, Gutenberger and Rosen
TB Resolution 2025-061: Adoption of Local Law 8 of 2025 A Local Law Deleting Town of
Ithaca Code Chapter 157, Flood Damage Prevention, and Replacing it with a new Chapter
157, Flood Damage Prevention
Whereas, at their meetings on February 20th and March 20th 2025, the Planning Committee
discussed and recommended to the Town Board replacement of the existing Flood Damage
Prevention Local Law, and
Whereas a duly advertised and posted public hearing was held on June 9, 2025, to hear all
interested parties on the proposed local law entitled “A Local Law Deleting Town of Ithaca Code
Chapter 157, Flood Damage Prevention, and Replacing it with a new Chapter 157, Flood
Damage Prevention,” and
Whereas, pursuant to the New York State Environmental Quality Review Act (“SEQRA”) and its
implementing regulations at 6 NYCRR Part 617, adoption of said local law is an Unlisted Action
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for which the Ithaca Town Board, acting as lead agency, has made a negative determination of
environmental significance; now, therefore be it
Resolved, that the Town Board adopts Local Law # 8 of 2025 entitled “A Local Law Deleting
Town of Ithaca Code Chapter 157, Flood Damage Prevention, and Replacing it with a new
Chapter 157, Flood Damage Prevention”.
Moved: Pamela Bleiwas Seconded: Rich DePaolo
Vote: ayes- Howe, DePaolo, Bleiwas, Gutenberger and Rosen
Added Item: Consider Approval of an amendment to Bell & Spina Contract – Mezzanine
Project
Mr. Howe explained additional funds are necessary to put out a second bid due to only one bid
being received the first time.
Mr. O’Shea added that the only bid was for more than double the amount of what was budgeted
for the project. He is hoping putting it back out to bid will drive the cost down.
Mr. DePaolo asked about the dollar amounts referenced in the resolution.
Mr. O’Shea explained there have been previous increases to the original budget.
TB Resolution 2025 -062: Authorization for the Town Supervisor to sign a Contract
Amendment with Bell & Spina Architects-Planners, PC for Additional Bidding Services
associated with the Town Hall 2nd Floor Mezzanine and Court Office Renovation-
Weatherization Project
Whereas, the Town Board authorized a contract amendment to Bell & Spina, Architects-Planners,
PC (Bell & Spina) for Bidding and Construction Administration Service for a fixed fee of
$46,110.00 for the services and a per visit rate of $1,420.00 if additional visits/inspections are
required outside of the amount identified in the proposal by TB Resolution 2025-015, and
Whereas TB Resolution 2025-015 authorized the contract fixed fee to be increased to $135,411.00
for the services and travel reimbursable costs not to exceed $5,500, which costs shall cover
additional site visits/inspections if required, and
Whereas bids for the project were received on April 7th, 2025, by the Town Clerk and the Director
of Engineering (Director), and
Whereas only one bid per contract was received, in which the bids far exceeded the anticipated
budgeted project amount, and the Director did not recommend the award of the contracts, and
Whereas Bell and Spina was asked to create a proposal to modify the contract dates and to provide
bidding services for the rebidding of the project, and
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Where, Bell and Spina has provided a proposal for the service requested above for a fixed fee of
$11,000.00, and
Whereas, the Director has reviewed the proposal and recommends the contract be revised to
incorporate additional services and the fixed fee be increased by $11,000.00 ; now, therefore be it
Resolved, that the Town Board authorizes execution by the Supervisor of a contract amendment
with Bell & Spina, Architects-Planners, PC, 215 Wyoming Street, Syracuse, NY, to include the
additional services and to increase the fixed fee to $146,411.00, subject to approval of the contract
documents by the Director.
Moved: Rod Howe Seconded: Susie Gutenberger
Vote: ayes- Howe, DePaolo, Bleiwas, Gutenberger and Rosen Abstention: none
4. Consider resolution of support for Vision Zero
Ms. Randall explained that most of the municipalities of Tompkins County as well as the County
Highway Department have opted in to the federal program Safe Streets. City of Ithaca
Engineering was the lead to obtaining federal grants for the project. There was a lot of public and
local government input and the consultants hired by the City of Ithaca put together a plan for
safer streets.
TB Resolution 2025 -063: A Resolution Adopting a Vision Zero Policy
Whereas the life and health of all persons living and traveling within the Town of Ithaca are our
utmost priority, and no one should die or be seriously injured while traveling on our Town roads;
and
Whereas Vision Zero is the concept that traffic deaths and serious injuries on our roadways are
unacceptable; and
Whereas Vision Zero is a holistic strategy aimed at eliminating all traffic fatalities and severe
injuries suffered by all road users while increasing safe, healthy, and equitable mobility for all;
and
Whereas, streets and transportation systems have traditionally been designed primarily to move
cars efficiently, and Vision Zero supports a paradigm shift by designing streets and
transportation systems to move all people safely, including people of all ages and abilities,
pedestrians, bicyclists, public transit users, scooter riders, and motorcyclists, as well as drivers
and passengers of motor vehicles; and
Whereas Vision Zero recognizes that people will sometimes make mistakes, so the road system
and related policies should be designed to ensure that those inevitable mistakes do not result in
severe injuries or fatalities; therefore, transportation planners and engineers and policymakers are
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encouraged to improve the roadway environment, policies, and other related systems to lessen
the severity of crashes; and
Whereas six people in the Town of Ithaca lost their lives to traffic deaths from 2020-2024, and
traffic crashes are among the leading cause of deaths in the United States; and
Whereas the Town of Ithaca’s transportation infrastructure serves an increasing number of
vulnerable road users such as pedestrians and bicyclists; and
Whereas, according to the Tompkins County Safety Performance Dashboard, pedestrians and
bicyclists are involved in two percent of collisions and account for 33 percent of traffic deaths in
the Town of Ithaca; and
Whereas the injury rate for pedestrians involved in collisions is approximately 93 percent, and
the injury rate for bicyclists involved in collisions is approximately 89 percent; and
Whereas speed is recognized as a major determining factor of survival in a crash; and
Whereas the Town is actively working toward reducing vehicle speeds because the likelihood of
a pedestrian surviving a crash is 10 percent if hit by a vehicle moving 40 mph; and
Whereas, children, older adults, people of color, people with disabilities, people who are
unhoused, and people with low income face a significantly disproportionate risk of traffic
injuries and fatalities; and
Whereas, making streets safer for all people using all modes of transportation will encourage
people to travel on foot, by bicycle, and by public transit, which supports a healthier, more active
lifestyle and reduces environmental pollution; and
Whereas, successful Vision Zero programs are a result of all stakeholders, including government
at all levels, industry, non-profit/advocacy, researchers, and the general public, collaborating to
prevent fatalities and serious injuries on our roadways; and
Whereas, the Town of Ithaca has already adopted a Complete Streets Policy on April 15, 2015;
and
Whereas the Tompkins County Legislature adopted an analogous Resolution 2025-125 for
Authorization to Adopt the Safe Streets for All (SS4A) Joint Safety Action Plan and Vision Zero
Goal on June 3, 2025; and
Whereas, under the State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA), Environmental
Conservation Law Article 8, The Town Board hereby finds and determines that this Plan
constitutes a Type II action, pursuant to Section 617.5 (C) of Title 6 of New York Code of Rules
and Regulations, in that the law authorizes (24) information collection, including basic data
collection and research; (26) routine or continuing agency administration and management, not
including new programs or major reordering of priorities that may affect the environment; (27)
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preliminary planning processes necessary to formulate a proposal for an action; (33) adoption of
regulations, policies, procedures and local legislative decisions in connection with any action on
this list, but does not commit the Town to commence or approve an action; now, therefore, be it
Resolved, the Town of Ithaca adopts the goal of eliminating traffic deaths and a 50% reduction
in serious injuries by 2040 and endorses Vision Zero as a comprehensive and holistic approach
to achieving this goal; and be it further
Resolved, the Town of Ithaca supports the goal of eliminating racial profiling and inequitable
enforcement of traffic violations; and be it further
Resolved, the Town of Ithaca adopts the Joint Safety Action Plan, attached hereto as a
comprehensive and holistic approach to achieving Vision Zero.
Moved: Pamela Bleiwas Seconded: Susie Gutenberger
Vote: ayes- Howe, DePaolo, Bleiwas, Gutenberger and Rosen
5. Update on the IAWWTF Capital Improvement Project
Barton and Loguidice developed a 30-year capital improvement plan for the Wastewater
treatment plant that would deal with aging infrastructure and technological improvements. Total
cost was roughly $50 million.
In March of 2025, there was a meeting between stakeholders, DEC and Environmental Facilities
Corporation that facilitate grants for water quality improvement projects. As a result of some
ammonia level monitoring requirement a permit writer at DC suggested they may be imposing
permit limits for ammonia and nitrate discharge.
The wastewater treatment plant does not have enough storage tanks to allow biological processes
to occur over a significant amount of time to allow lowering the nitrate the discharge into the
lake. Our engineers came back with a plan to rectify the situation at a cost of $150 million
dollars over the initial $50 million dollar budget, bringing the total cost of the project to $200
million. This would create a wastewater treatment plant redesign that would meet a permit limit
for nitrate that may or may not be required.
The SJC acknowledges that it is prohibitively expensive for repairs. It would triple the rates
immediately for the foreseeable future. It would also disincentivize the use of regional
wastewater treatment plants in favor of private septic systems. This would lead to unnecessary
sprawl. There is also a question as to whether the discharge is having a negative impact on the
lake and aquatic life within.
A report made in the late 80s after the treatment plant came online regarding ammonia discharge
in the lake found no negative effects at the current levels. These levels have not changed
appreciatively since then. The report has been sent to the engineers and DEC. There is also a
question as to whether water quality-based permit can be imposed without a watershed wide
study. There was a study done that took 20 years to complete for phosphorous. It indicates the
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certain amount of phosphorous that can enter the lake and meet water quality standards. There is
an indication that in order to impose limits on certain constituents entering the lake must be
accompanied by a similar study. In the same phosphorous study nitrate was specifically
dismissed as a cause of concern in our lake.
The approach is to take the 5 municipalities in the intermunicipal wastewater treatment
agreement to sign a coalition type letter encouraging the DEC to solve the problems. This would
save $150 million dollars of taxpayer money.
6. Consider Consent Agenda
TB Resolution 2025 -064: Adopt Consent Agenda
a. Approval of Town Board Minutes
b. Approval of the Town of Ithaca Abstract
c. Approval of the Bolton Point Abstract
d. Acknowledge receipt of annual wetland conservation easement inspections
e. Approve permanent appointment – Code Safety Inspector – Torres
f. Ratify appointment of MEO – Delong
g. Approval of Surplus Equipment designation and sale
Moved: Rich DePaolo Seconded: Pamela Bleiwas
Vote: ayes – Howe, DePaolo, Bleiwas, Gutenberger and Rosen
TB Resolution 2025 – 064a: Approval of Town Board Minutes
Resolved that the draft minutes of May 5, 2025, are adopted as final with any non-substantive
changes made.
TB Resolution 2025 - 064b: Approval of Town of Ithaca Abstract No. 11 for FY-2025
Resolved that the Town Board authorizes payment of the following audited vouchers for the
amounts indicated:
Vouchers 2025 493-519
General Fund Town Wide 34,790.17
General Fund Part-Town 1,370.47
Highway Fund Town Wide DA 215.19
Highway Fund Part Town DB 1,988.90
Water Fund 605.67
Sewer Fund 131,119.75
Capital Projects 4,884.41
TOTAL 174,974.56
TB Resolution 2025 – 064c: Approval of Bolton Point Abstract
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Resolved, that the governing town board hereby authorizes the payment of the audited vouchers
as listed:
Voucher Numbers: 207-257
Check Numbers: 21227-21277
Capital Impr/Repl Project $ 25,652.47
Operating Fund $ 143,751.59
TOTAL $ 169,404.06
TB Resolution 2025 - 064d: Acknowledge receipt of annual Wetland Conservation
Easement Inspections
Resolved that the Town Board acknowledges receipt of the annual Wetland Conservation
Easement Inspections for Ithaca College wetland mitigation sites, Raponi & Rich Road sites, and
John and Amy Little, 159 Ridgecrest Rd. site
TB Resolution 2025 - 064e: Approve Permanent Appointment of Code Safety Inspector
Whereas Christopher Torres was provisionally appointed as the Code Safety Inspector position,
effective January 30, 2023, pending the next civil service exam; and
Whereas the Tompkins County Civil Service office has provided the certificate of eligible listing
for the said title and Christopher Torres was a reachable candidate; now, therefore be it
Resolved, the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca does hereby approve the appointment of
Christopher Torres to the position of Code Safety Inspector, with no change in current
compensation or benefits, retro-active to May 29, 2025.
TB Resolution 2025 - 064f: Ratify Appointment of Motor Equipment Operator
Whereas there is a vacancy in the full-time position of Motor Equipment Operator for the Public
Works Department due to a resignation; and
Whereas the Interview Committee has determined that Patrick Delong possesses the necessary
knowledge and skills to satisfactorily perform the duties of a Motor Equipment Operator; and
Whereas Joe Slater, Director of Public Works/ Highway Superintendent, appointed Patrick Delong
as Motor Equipment Operator effective June 16, 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 Patrick Delong as Motor Equipment
Operator, effective June 16, 2025; and be it further
Resolved the position is at 40 hours per week, at the hourly wage of $31.54, which is an estimated
annual salary of $65,603 from Public Works account numbers, in Job Classification “III”, with
full time benefits; and be it further
Resolved a mandatory twenty-six (26)week probationary period applies with no further action by
the To wn Board if there is successful completion of the probationary period as determined by the
Director of Public Works/Highway Superintendent.
TB Resolution 2025 -064g:Approval of designation and sale of Surplus Items
Whereas a 2019 F-350 4 X 4 with snowplow has become surplus/no longer needed by the Town
and the Town wishes to put tpe said truck in an online auction in June,now therefore be it;
Resblved,that the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca hereby declares said truck to be surplus
and no longer needed by the Town and authorizes its sale at auction.
7.Reports of Town Officials
Mr.Howe reported that the town was presented with a PERMA award for safety;there is
information available and public meetings scheduled for the Tompkins County Center of
Government project;the Fisher Award hee planting is this week on Wednesday;and there is a
ribbon cutting for East Hill Fire Station grand opening next week.
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8.Review of Correspondence -None
%Executive Session -Motion made by Mr.Howe to enter an executive session to discuss current
litigation
regarding a billing issue,seconded by Mr.DePaolo,unanimous.
Motion Made by Mr.Hotve to exit executive session,seconded by Ms.Bleiwas.
The meeting \vas adjourned upon a motion by Mr.Howe,seconded by Mr.DePaolo,unanimous.
Submih^by
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Paulette Rosa,Town Clerk
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