HomeMy WebLinkAboutButtermilk State Park 1985Town Board
December 9, 1985
Fire Master Planning
Supervisor Desch noted that copies of the Mapping Committee report
prepared by the technical experts have been distributed. This is
an excellent report that will now allow us to focus on what we can
afford and how we structure the policy making organization.
The Master Planning Committee has formed two subcamdttees to
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pursue the matter, one to look at the financing and one to pursue
the matter of goverance. On the financing end will be Sean
Killeen, Monty May, Peter Lovi, Dominick Cafferillo and Chief
Olmstead. One the governance end will be Mayor Gutenberger,
myself, Ray Schater and Marc Cramer.
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Town Engineer's Report
Town Engineer Lawrence Fabbroni reported that the staff report for
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the month was in each Board members folder. (Copy attached to
minutes). He went on to say that he was making an attempt to
complete the earthwork on the Burns Road project. The object is to
get the fill in place as the frost will provide a natural
compaction. The Forest Hane Drive surveys have been completed. We
are now working on the design phase with Cornell University and the
City of Ithaca.
Supervisor Desch asked what type of wall are you planning?
Town Engineer Fabbroni responded, gabion wall.
Town Engineer Fabbroni went on to say the next step in the hospital
access was a another conference with the landowner and then if
necessary proceed with the taking of the land. He went on to note
that the blacktcpping of Blackstone Avenue had been postponed until
next year. Hanshaw Road drainage was being coordinated with the
County.
The major interceptor sewer tie-ins have been completed on the
South side of Route 13. Temporary heat has been installed in the
buildings. Also, last minute testing of tanks. The Engineer went
on to say that there was a near major accident last week. A major
section of the framing and steel work collapsed. We are now in the
process of reshoring. We lost about twenty yards of concrete.
Luckily an employee came out of it with only a scratch. A meeting
of the minds has been held with the contractor on the lake portion
of the project and the work should now proceed. Work has begun on
the monitoring stations to monitor sewage coming into the City from
the Town and Cornell.
Councilman Cramer asked if the propane storage tank located at the
Sewage Treatment Facility was permanent or temporary?
• Town Engineer Fabbroni responded temporary, for the temporary heat.
• Highway Superintendent's Report
Highway Superintendent Robert Parkin reported that Fall Clean-up
had taken a full week. He went on to say the replacement for #7
dump truck had arrived. They were in the process of getting the
cinder spreader mounted. The men have been working on Burns Road
and Fall Creek, when the weather allowed such work.
REVIEW ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT FORM ON JOINT TRAFFIC AND SAFETY
PROJECT AT BUT ER!v= FALLS STATE PARK
Town Board 3 December 9, 1985
Supervisor Desch stated that the State would design and make
available a new right-of-way. As part of the agreement, we have
agreed to be lead agency. The Supervisor went on to say that the
Parks Department will decide if they abandon or fix the bridge.
Councilman Cramer questioned the remaining portion of Old Spencer
Road and did it need to be abandoned?
Town Engineer Fabbroni responded that a portion of the road might
be needed for storm sewers so we haven't abandoned it yet.
Councilwoman Raffensperger noted that she did not see anything
about the use or removal of gravel in the SEQR review.
• Town Engineer Fabbroni responded that the area is limited to an
area seventy-five feet from the existing road which was the gravel
bank. The area has reseeded itself, however, the State will reseed
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RESOLUTION No. 246
Motion by Councilwoman Raffensperger; seconded by Councilman
Cramer,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca hereby declares
after reviewing the Environmental Assessment Form on the joint
traffic and safety project at Buttermilk Falls State Park a
negative declaration provided that the gravel bank restoration of
any area of the old gravel bank will be restored, a maximum of
seventy-five feet from the existing road way. (Copy attached to
minutes).
(Desch, Kugler, Raffensperger, Cramer, McPeak, Howell and Bartholf
voting Aye. Nays - none).
rFINANCIAL REPORT
Supervisor Desch stated that there would be no Financial Report
presented at this meeting because of computer scheduling conflicts.
TAX LEVY AND EXTENSION OF TAXES FOR 1986 COUNTY TAXES
Supervisor Desch stated that the Town had received a letter from
the Board of Representatives stated that under Chapter 828 of the
Laws of 1985, the Town must levy the tax and authorize the
extension of taxes at a rate which will exactly equal the amount
certified to be due.
RESOLUTION NO. 247
Motion by Supervisor Desch; seconded by Councilman McPeak,
WHEREAS, the Board of Representatives of the County of Tanpkins has
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issued a certificate to the Chief Fiscal Officer of the Town
certifying that the contribution of the Town of Ithaca to the taxes
of the County of Tcmpkins for the fiscal year beginning January 1,
1986 is -0- Outside, $463,765.26 Inside, and
WHEREAS, the Town must levy said sum against the taxable real
estate and direct the extension of such taxes against each such
parcel,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of
Ithaca does hereby levy the sum of -0- Outside, $473,765.26 Inside,
t fPROJECT I.D. NUMBER I NEW STATE DEPARTMENT OF EN��IRONMENTLI. CONSERVATION
DIVISION OF REGUTA70R7 AFFAIRS
State Environmental Quality Review
• SHORT ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT FORM
For UNLISTED ACTIONS Only
PART I Project Information (To be completed by Applicant or Project sponsor)
1. Applicant/sponsor 12. Project Name Joint Traffic and Safety Project
Tnrm of Tf-ha�a at ;uttermilk Falls State Park, Ithaca, NY
3. Project location: Buttermilk Falls State Part:
Municipality Tt}sar NY County Tompkins
4. Is proposed actiorr. �
❑ New ❑ Expansion liV Modificationlalteration
S. Describe project briefly: 1) Regrading and realignment of Sandbank Road at the intersection . with
Buttermilk Falls access Road; replacement of T-intersection with curve. (see diagram)
2) Abandonment of. approximately 400 feet of sandbank road north of new curve and
existing bridge over creek.. 3) Demolition of existing building to make zoom for
relocated roadway.
6 Precise location (road intersections, prominent landmarks, etc. or provide map)
See map.
7. Amount of land affected:
Initially
1 acres Ultimately t 1 acres
8 Will proposed action comply with existing zoning or other existing land use restrictions?
® Yes ❑ No If No, describe briefly
9 tl'ha: is present land use in vicinity of project? t�
® Residential El Industrial El Commercial ❑Agriculture Lt Parkland open space ❑Other
Describe:
Project is located entirely upon lands of the New York State Park Commission.
10 Does action involve a permitr'approval, or funding, now or ultimately, from any other governmental agency (Federal, state or local)?
❑ Yes No If yes, list agency(s) and permitrapprovals
1.. Does any aspect of the action have a currently valid permit or approval?
❑ Yes �' No If yes, fist agency name and permitlapproval type
12 As result of proposed action will existing permitlapprovat require modification?
❑ Yes Q No
1 CERTIFY THAT THE INFORMATION PROVIDED ABOVE 15 TRUE TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE
Applicant/sponsor na e: e0�nre P_ Eal2b i. P.E. Date: 11/19/85
Signature: s �«�'1�� 7�! rY/9 t(hM Town Engineer
If the action is In the Coastal Area, and you are a state agency, complete the
Coastal Assessment Form before proceeding with this assessment
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