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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTB 2022-175 Consent November RegularMEETING OF THE ITHACA TOWN BOARD November 14, 2022 TB Resolution 2022 - 175: Consent Agenda Resolved the Town Board approves/adopts the following: Approval of Town Board Minutes Approval of Town of Ithaca Abstract Approval of Bolton Point Abstract Approval of Budget Amendments Approval of appointment of a Heavy Equipment Mechanic Approval of appointment of Senior Heavy Equipment Mechanic Approval of appointment of a Motor Equipment Operator Approval of appointment of a Laborer – Green Approval of appointment of a Laborer - Lake Approval of Holiday List Approval of the 2023 Amended Municipal Cooperative Agreement – GTCMHIC Appointment of Conservation Board Member Moved: Eric Levine Seconded: Pamela Bleiwas Vote: ayes – Levine, Goodman, DePaolo, Howe, Bleiwas, Johnson and Rosen TB Resolution 2022 - 175a: Approval of Town Board Minutes Resolved that the Town Board approves the minutes of September 12th, October 6th and October 24th 2022,with non- substantive changes made if needed. TB Resolution 2022 - 175b: Town of Ithaca Abstract Resolvedthat the Town Board hereby authorizes the payment of the following audited vouchers in total for the amounts indicated: VOUCHER NOS.1188-1280 General Fund Town Wide 113,256.45 General Fund Part-Town 5,961.17 Highway Fund Town Wide DA 3,647.01 Highway Fund Part Town DB 448,396.42 Water Fund 340,755.94 Sewer Fund 184,269.16 Risk Retention Fund 622.95 Fire Protection Fund 290,000.00 Forest Home Lighting District 40.98 Glenside Lighting District 12.22 Renwick Heights Lighting District 20.47 Eastwood Commons Lighting District 28.66 Clover Lane Lighting District 3.83 Winner’s Circle Lighting District 5.71 Burleigh Drive Lighting District 13.32 West Haven Road Lighting District 52.10 Coddington Road Lighting District 30.76 Trust and Agency 16,753.07 TOTAL 1,403,870.22 TB Resolution2022-175c: Bolton Point Abstract Resolved that the governing Town Board authorizes the payment of the following audited vouchers for the Southern Cayuga Lake Intermunicipal Water Commission Voucher Numbers: 469-516 Check Numbers:20565-20612 Capital Impr/Repl Project$19,966.98 Operating Fund $ 63,082.13TOTAL$ 83,049.11 Less Prepaid$ 6,359.89TOTAL$76,689.22 TB Resolution 2022 – 175d: Approval of Budget Transfers, Amendments and Modifications for the Quarter Ending September 30, 2022.Whereas, the Town Finance Officer has reviewed all budgetary revenue and appropriation accounts for the quarter ending September 30, 2022, andWhereas, this review disclosed certain budgetary revenues and expenditures requiring transfers, amendments or modifications summarized below:General Town-wide FundBudget Amendment Account Description From To A5031/H Capital Project 30,000 A7145.400 Contractual 30,000Budget Transfers Account Description From To A1330.410 Conferences & Mileage 700 A1340.420 Dues & Publications 300 A1316.410 Conferences & Mileage 1,000 A1430.429 Management Programs 1,500 A1430.400 Contractual 1,500 A1440.410 Conferences & Mileage 1,000 A1440.451 Vehicle Maintenance 1,000 A1990.499 Contingency Account 3,000 A1460.413 Codification Services 3,000 A1650.415 Telephones 7,500 A1620.447 Building Utilities 7,500Highway Part-Town FundBudget Amendment Account Description From To DA2665 Sale of Equipment 31,000 DA5130.200 Capital Equipment 31,000Budget Transfers Account Description From To DA5142.452 Road De-Icing Supplies 68,000 DA5130.200 Capital Equipment 68,000Highway Part-Town FundBudget Adjustment Account Description From To DB1120 Sales Tax 460,000 DB9901.907 Debt Service Fund 460,000Budget Transfer Account Description From To DB1320.401 Auditing Services 1,212 DB1670.437 Xerox Printers/Copiers 850 DB1680.400 Contractual 50 DB1680.491 Hardware & Equipment 212 DB1680.496 Time Warner Cable RR 100 DB5110.453 Road Repairs 18,000 DB5112.453 Road Repairs 136,000 DB5130.272 Medium Duty Truck 4,608 DB5130.273 Light Duty Truck 683 DB5130.274 Loaders & Backhoes 9,965 DB5130.275 Excavating Equipment 42,500 DB5130.276 Park & Turf Equipment 1,228 DB5140.425 Apprenticeship Program 13,750 DB5112.500 Capital Projects 226,734Water FundBudget Transfers Account Description From To F1380.400 Contractual 4,000 F1650.415 Telephone System 4,000 F1380.400 Contractual 700 F1670.437 Xerox Printers/Copiers 700 F1380.400 Contractual 312 F8340.479 Refunds 312Sewer FundBudget Transfers Account Description From To G1320.401 Auditing Services 2065 G1650.415 Telephone 2065 G8120.272 Medium-Duty Truck 921 G8120.273 Light-Duty Truck 136 G8120.274 Loaders & Backhoes 1,993 G1680.400 Contractual 3,050 G8120.275 Excavating Equipment 500 G1670.437 Xerox Printers/Copiers 500 G8120.275 Excavating Equipment 4,300 G1910.439 Liability Insurance 4,300 G8120.275 Excavating Equipment 3,700 G8120.425 Apprenticeship Program 13,750 G8120.488 Easements 963 G8150.472 Sewage Treatment Charge 18,413 G8120.400 Contractual 1,000 G8120.459 Tools & Equipment 1,000 G8120.476 Pump Station Maintenance 626 G8120.479 Refunds 626 G8120.400 Contractual 800 G8120.415 Telephone 800Resolved, that the Town Board authorizes the Town Finance Officer to record all budget transfers, amendments and modifications, including all other changes deemed appropriate and necessary. TB Resolution 2022 – 175e: Approve Appointment of a Heavy Equipment Mechanic Whereas the Interview Committee interviewed four candidates for the vacancy in a full-time position of Heavy Equipment Mechanic for the Public Works Department, and Whereas the Committee has determined that Ben Weber, current Motor Equipment Operator, possesses the necessary knowledge and skills to satisfactorily perform the duties of the position; now, therefore be it Resolved that the Town Board approves the appointment made by the Director of Public Works/ Highway Superintendent of Ben Weber as Heavy Equipment Mechanic, effective October 24, 2022; and be it further Resolved that the position is at 40 hours per week with full time benefits, at the hourly wage of $28.91, which is an estimated annual salary of $60,132, in Job Classification “IV”, and be it further Resolved that a mandatory twenty-six (26) week probationary period applies with no further action by the Town Board if completed successfully as determined by the Director of Public Works/ Highway Superintendent. TB Resolution 2022 – 175f: Approve Permanent Appointment of a Senior Heavy Equipment Mechanic Whereas, LaVern Morse was promoted and appointed provisionally as Senior Heavy Equipment Mechanic, in August 2019, pending the outcome of the next civil service exam in the title; and Whereas, the Tompkins County Civil Service office has provided the certificate of eligible listing for the said title and LaVern Morse was a reachable candidate; now, therefore be it Resolved that the Town Board approves the appointment of LaVernMorse to the position of Senior Heavy Equipment Mechanic made by the Director of Public Works/ Highway Superintendent retro-active to October 24, 2022, with no change in current compensation or benefits, and be it further Resolved, an eight (8) week probationary period applies with no further action by the Town Board if completed successfully as determined by the Director of Public Works/ Highway Superintendent. TB Resolution 2022 – 175g: Approve Appointment of a Motor Equipment Operator Whereas the Interview Committee interviewed eight candidates for a vacancy in the full-time position of Motor Equipment Operator (MEO) for the Public, and conducted two second interviews; and Whereas the Committee has determined that Patrick Cornwall possesses the necessary knowledge and skills to satisfactorily perform the duties of MEO; now, therefore be Resolved the Town Board approves the appointment made by the Director of Public Works/ Highway Superintendent of Patrick Cornwall as MEO, at 40 hours per week, with the hourly wage of $27.76, which is an estimated annual salary of $57,740, Job Classification “III”, with full time benefits, effective October 31, 2022, and be it further Resolved a mandatory twenty-six (26) week probationary period applies with no further action by the Town Board if successfully completed as determined by the Director of Public Works/ Highway Superintendent. TB Resolution 2022 – 175h: Approve Appointment of a Laborer Whereas there is a vacancy in the full-time position of Laborer for the Public Works Department due to a resignation; and Whereas the Interview Committee has determined that Brandon Green possess the necessary knowledge and skills to satisfactorily perform the duties of Laborer, now, therefore be it Resolved the Town Board approves the appointment made by the Director of Public Works/ Highway Superintendent of Brandon Green as Laborer, effective October 24, 2022; and be it further Resolved the position is at 40 hours per week, at the hourly wage of $23.46, which is an estimated annual salary of $48,796.80 from Public Works account numbers, in Job Classification “II”, 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 successfully completed as determined by the Director of Public Works/ Highway Superintendent. TB Resolution 2022 – 175i: Approve 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 Kyle Lake possesses the necessary knowledge and skills to satisfactorily perform the duties of Laborer; and Whereas Joe Slater, Director of Public Works/ Highway Superintendent, appointed Kyle Lake as Laborer, effective November 28, 2022; 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 Kyle Lake as Laborer, effective November 28, 2022; and be it further Resolved the position is at 40 hours per week, at the hourly wage of $21.58, which is an estimated annual salary of $44,886.40 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 2022 - 175j: Accept Floating Holiday for 2023 Whereas, an annual poll is conducted of all Town Hall, Public Works Facility, SCLIWC and GTCMHIC employees to determine their preference for the next year’s floating holiday for each location; now, therefore, be it Resolved, the Town Board accepts the following Floating Holiday for 2023 as determined from said poll of all four entities as Monday, July 3, 2023 TB Resolution 2022 – 175k: Approval of the 2023 Amended Municipal Cooperative Agreement for the Greater Tompkins County Municipal Health Insurance Consortium Whereas, the Town of Ithaca is a Participant in the Greater Tompkins County Municipal Health Insurance Consortium (the "Consortium"), a municipal cooperative organized under Article 47 of the New York Insurance Law, and Whereas, the municipal participants in the Consortium, have approved and executed a certain Municipal Cooperation Agreement (the "Agreement"; effective date of October 1, 2010) and the 2023 Amendment that provides for the operation and governance of the Consortium, and Whereas, the Consortium's Board of Directors has recommended approval of the 2023 amended agreement, and Whereas, the Municipal Cooperative Agreement requires that amendments to the agreement be presented to each participant for review and adopted by each municipal board, Resolved, that the Town of Ithaca approves and authorizes the Chief Executive Officer to sign the 2023 Amendment to the Municipal Cooperative Agreement of the Greater Tompkins County Municipal Health Insurance Consortium, Resolved, further, that the Clerk of the Town of Ithaca is hereby authorized to execute this Resolution to indicate its approval, transmit a copy thereof to the Board of Directors of theGreater Tompkins County Municipal Health Insurance Consortium, and take any other such actions as may be required by law. TB Resolution 2022 - 175l: Appointment of Conservation Board Member Resolved, that the Town Board appoints Ingrid Zabel, 121 Honness Lane, Ithaca, to the Conservation Board with a term ending December 31, 2023.