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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTB Minutes 1995-12-30 'Town Of Ithaca Year End Town Board Meeting Minutes December 30, 1994 10 : 00 a .�m. At the year end meeting of the Town Board of the Town 0 f Ithaca, Tompkins COUrlty, New York held at the Town Hall, 126 Easy: Seneca Street, Ithaca, New York there were Present : PRESENT: John G WhitCOMID, Supervisor., Catherine Valentino, Councilwoman, Karl Niklas, COUrlCilman; David Klein, Councilman, Carolyn GrigOrOV, COUrlCilwo�man.' Edward Conley, COUrlCiLman. EXCUSED: Ellen Z . Harrison, Councilwoman . ALSO PRESENT: John Barney, Attorney for the 'Town; Joan Lent NotebOOM, TOWrl Clerk/Receiver Of Taxes,; Daniel Walker, Town Engineer.' Fred NOteb0,Off1, Highway/Parks Superintendent, Jonathan Kanter, TOWrl Planner; Andrew Frost, Building/Zoning Officer; Patricia Punger, Personnel Manager; Sally Alario, Assistant Budget Officer. Call t 0 Order: 'The Supervis,or called the meeting to order, at 10 : 00 a .�m. , and led the assemblage in the Pledge of Allegiance . Agenda -I t&m No. 3 - Report of TOWrl COff[Mittees : No, reports . Agenda -I t&m No. 4 - Review of Correspondence: None. Agenda -I t&m No. 5 - Persons TO Be Heard: None . Agenda It&m No. 9 - Consent items, : Supervisor Whitcomb - 9 (m) Appointment 0 f Planning Board Chair, will not be acted up,on as no, recommenclatiOrl ot Chair was, made by the Planning Board. Councilwoman GrigorOV The appointment should be discussed personnel matter under an Executive Session. Motion made by COUrlCiLman Niklas, seconded by COUrlCilffian Klein approving and/Or adopting the resolutions for the Consent Agenda It&ms with the exceptiOrl Of 9 (M) Carried unanimously. Agenda -It&m No. 10 - ApPOintment Planning Board Members, : Motion made by Councilwoman GrigorOV, seconded by Councilman Niklas app,Ointing Fred T . Wilcox, III . , 'T -i: 1/1/95, - 12/3,1/95; and Candace Cornell, Te=-i: 1/1/95 - 12/31/2001 to serve as members of the Planning Board. The Town Clerk is, authorized and directed to forward a certified COPY Of this resolution to these new members and the Chair Of the Planning Board. Carried unariLmously. TB Minutes 12/30/94, Page 2 . Agenda Item NO. 11 - Reco�mmendat ion/Endorsement TOff1p,kins, County Paving-Road Shoulders : Mrs . N(Dteboo,m COUrlCilwo�man Harris,on asked to, have this, resolution Put bef ore the Town Board. Mr. Noteboom - Ward HungerfOrd and William MOND S, 0 f the C Ounty Highway Dep, -[ent stated the County has, no plans 0 f n 0 t paving shoulders, . The plan is to C Ontinue paving what has, always been clone in the Past, and to make decisions, on other shoulders as the need arises . The County paves shoulders where necess,ary when there is, Peclestrian traffic . Some rural roads do, not have the shoulders, paved. The County does pave rural roads with erosion problems . M r. MO,bbs wrote regarding the shoulders on Warren Road in case the 'Town of Ithaca wanted sidewalks, on that road. If the Town clid not object to the construction of the siclewalks, maybe the project could. be shared. Mr. MObbs, and Mr. ]Hungerfore had no problem with the TOwn Board passing a resolution endorsing paving shoulders as loric as it was a "friendly" res,olution. Councilman Niklas - In looking at the resolution, why should the 'Town Board bother. Councilwoman Valentino, It would clo no har�m to pass, the resolution since the COUrity has a tendency to change policies . 'The Town Board shou1d. go, record in s,upport of paving shoulders and shOWing appreciation it is, clone . Councilwoman Grigoro,v - In a previous meeting it was, reported by 'Tim Jos,eph, C Ounty Representative that the County was considering not paving shoulders to save money,., Councilman Niklas - Could a sentence be added to the res,olution asking the County riot change the Policy of paving roads? Motion made by COUrlCilwoman ValentirlO, seconcled by CounciLman Conley CGmmend i rig Tomp ki n s County for its, policy of paving shoulders, and supporting the continuance of this Practice . 'The 'Town Clerk is directed to forward. a certified copy of this resolution to, the Tompkins County Board of Representatives ., Motion carried. with all Town Board members Voting aye, with the excep,ti0n Of COUrlCiLman Niklas voting, nay. Agenda -It&m No. 12 - Bid Acceptance and Awarcl-Of Bid, Jet Rodcler: Mr. Walker - Four responsible bids, were received for the purchase ot a trailer mounted s,ewer Jet . The recommendation is, to, accep,t the 1 Ow bid f rGm Foster' s Equipment, Incorporated for $20, 757 . 'TB Minutes 12/30/94, Page 3 . Supervisor Whitcomb How does this, bid co�mp,are with the (--Iuotes received over, the telephone before bidding? Mr. Walker - The bids, are apProximately $350 . 00 more than the telephone quotes, . Motion made ID y Councilwoman Grigorov, seconded by Councilwoman Valentino accepting the bid from Foster' s Equipment Incorporated. The Town Engineer is directed t 0 purchase one new trailer mounted sewer jet as, specified f or the price of $20, 757 . 'The Town Board authorizes the funds to, be eXfDended from the G8120 .200 account for e(--juip,ment purchase . Carried unan1mously. Agenda -It&m No. 13, Extension of Court Clerk Services : Ms . Pun ger - Justice Larkin has requested an extension 0 f work hours for his Court Clerk, Judith Bernal on a regular basis from fifteen hours, per week to thirty hours per week. This, WOUl d e(--ju a 1 the a�mount ot hours, ot Justice Wallenbeck' s, clerks . Justice Larkin feels the re(--Iuest is, Justified because 0 f the increas,ed workload. Councilman Niklas - 'This, was, mentioned. during the meeting with the 'Town Justicels, at budget time . Councilwoman Valentino, - At that meeting Justice Larkin indicated his workload was, not up to, s,ame level as Justice Wallenbeck. Motion made by COUrlCiLman Niklas, seconded by COUrlCilffian Klein approving the extension 0 f Judy Bernal ' s, work week to thirty hours . All applicable benefits are pr(D-rated in keeping with the part-time status, ot this position. Carried unanLmously. Agenda Item NO. 6 - Public Hearing, "LOCAL LAW ESTABLISHING AND/OR AMENDING TOWN CLERK, BUILDING, ZONING, ENGINEERING, PERMITS, AND OTHER FEES AND REPEALING 'THE PROVISIONS, OF' THE ZONING ORDINANCE AND OTHER LOCAL LAWS RELATED THERETO" : Supervisor Whitcomb opened the public hearing at 10 : 10 a .m. , the 'Town Clerk had pr00,f of posting and publication. No, persOrl S wished to be heard regarding the proposed local law. The Supervisor closed the public hearing at 10 : 11 a.m. Agenda Item No. 7 - SEQRF "LOCAL LAW ESTABLISHING AND AMENDING 'TOWN CLERK, BUILDING, ZONING, ENGINEERING, PERMITS, AND, OTHER FEES AND REPEALING THE PROVISIONS OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE AND OTHER LOCAL LAWS, RELATED, THERETO`-. Motion made by COUrlCiLman Niklas, seconded by COUrlCilwo�man Grigorov that the Town Board makes a negative deter�minati(Dn of environmental significance in accordance with the New York State Environmental Quality Review Act for the above referenced action as pro P Osed and, TB Minutes 12/30/94, Page 4 . therefore, a Full Environmental Impact Statement will ri Ot be required. Carried unanimously. Agenda Item No. 8, - Enactment, "LOCAL LAW ESTABLISHING AND/OR AMENDING TOWN CLERK, BUILDING, ZONING, ENGINEERING, PERMITS, AND OTHER FEES AND REPEALING 'THE PROVISIONS, OF' THE ZONING ORDINANCE AND OTHER LOCAL LAWS RELATED THERETO" : Motion made ID y Councilman Niklas, seconded by Councilman Conley enacting the referenced local law. The TOWrl Clerk is directed. t 0 publish and file the said local law as, required by law. Attorney Barney - The changes, made to the local law adds, the authority of the Town Board to, waive fees for good cause shown ., Th i s, is the only change . 'The Supervisor needs, to sign a Certificate of Necess,ity because this version of the 1 Ocal law was not received within ten days, of action being taken. 'The SuPerviS or signed. the Certificate of Necessity related to, the local law. Roll call vote carried. unanimously. Agenda It&m No. 14 - Vacancies, Boards, and Committees : Supervisor WhitCO3Mb - Christiann Dean has written she would be interested in being Chair of the Agricultural Committee if it were continued. Mrs ., Noteb(DOM Additional corresp,0ndence was received from Ja�mie Baker s,tating some m&mber of his family should be on the Agricultural Co�mmittee due to the s,ize of their agriculture business in the Town . Mr. Baker recommended Phyllis Baker be appointed if it WOUld r10 conflict with her being in Florida during the winter. Councilwoman Grigoro,v - Is, it necessary to make the app,0intment at this t1me s,ince Mrs . Baker is in Florida? Mrs . N0tebo0M - 'The list of vacancies, Presented was, for the Board to direct whether, adverbs ents, should be placed for these positions,, or whether reapp,(Dintment of th0s,e individuals expressing a desire to continue to serve should be made . Councilman Niklas, - The apPearance should. not be given that an appointment was inherited. 'The pos,ition should be advertised. A committee member naming a success,or is, not app,ro,priate,., Councilman C Onley Advertisements should be done f or those positions, where the individuals do, r10t wish to, continue to serve . Motion made by COUrlCilwoman Valentirl 0, seconded by CounciLman Niklas apPOinting the following individuals to, serve on the Town of TB Minutes 12/394, Page 5 . Ithaca Conservation Board. and as Town 0 f Ithaca representatives, to the Joint Youth Commission and Sewer Joint SUID-COMmittee f or the terms, of office indicated. Conservation Board: Janet Hawker, Chair - 1/1/95 to 12/31/95, Janet Hawker, Member, - 1/1/95 to 12/31/95, Candace Cornell, Member - 1/1/95 to 12/31/96 Cheryl Smith, Member, - 1/1/95 to 12/31/96 Joint Youth COff[MiSSiOn: Hi lly Bee=-iann, Representative - 1/1/95, to 12/3,1/96 Sewer J(Dirlt SUID-Committee: Frank Liguori, Representative 1/1/95, to 12/31/95, 'Tom Richard, Representative 1/1/95, to 12/31/95, Motion carried unariLmously. Mrs . NOtebOGM - Holly Beermann has, requested the Town Board have a letter of aPpreciation sent to Robert Yavits, for his, service to the Town as, a member of the Joint Youth C(Dff[MiSSiOn. Motion made by COUrlCilwoman ValentirlO, seconded by CounciLman Niklas authorizing and directing the Town Clerk to, send a letter to M . Robert Yavits, thanking hLm for his, dedicated service as the 'Town of Ithaca RePresentative on the Joint Youth COMMi S S i on. Carried unaniff[OUSly. Additional Business : Councilwoman Valentirl 0 - A discussion was, held with the Chair of the County Cable COff[MiSsion about the Charter and Bylaw revisions this, Town Board re(--juested at the Dec&mber 12, meeting. Mr. Curtis, was not happy with the changes . The other Towns have pass,ed the Charter and Bylaws as written. Mr. Curtis was, told the revisions are important, and they should not hold back the Commissions, Proceedings . The changes will be part of the agenda at the first meeting January 20 . Mr. Curtis, is afraid the changes will cause problems, and (--juestions which are unnecessary s,ince the other Towns, have already adopted the Charter and Bylaws . Agenda -It&m No. 15, Executive Session: Motion made by COUrlCiLman Niklas, seconded by COUrlCilwo�man Valentino to, move into executive session to discuss personnel matters, land acquisition, and potential litigation. Carried unanimously. TB Minutes 12/30/94, Page 6 . 'The Town Board moved into executive session at 10 : 21 a.m. Motion made by COUrlCiLman Niklas, seconded by COUrlCilwo�man Valentino to move back to regular sessiOrl . Carried unanimously. 'The Town Board moved back into regular session at 11 : 30 a.m. No action was taken as a result of the executive session . Agenda -It&m No. 16 Adj Ournment : As there was ri 0 further bus,iness, to come before the Town Board, Councilman Niklas, made a motion t 0 adj ourn Seconded by Councilwoman Valentino . Carried unanimously. 'The SuPerviS or adjourned the year end meeting at 11 : 32 a .m. Respectfully submitted, Joan Lent NotebOOM 4,-"'Next Regular Meeting January 9, 1995, 5 : 30 p.m. Public Heari - January 9, 1995, 7 : 00 P.�m. , "LOCAL LAW AMENDING 'THE 'TOWN OF ITHACA ZONING ORDINANCE TO, PROVIDE A SPECIAL LAND USE DISTRICT (LIMITED MIXED USE) FOR THE EC O VILLAGE CO-HOUSING COOPERATIVE SPECIAL LAND USE DISTRICT (SLUD) " .