HomeMy WebLinkAboutTB 2024-147 Consent December Year EndMEETING OF THE ITHACA TOWN BOARD
December 30, 2024
TB Resolution 2024 -147: Adopt/Approve Consent Agenda Items
Resolved that the Town Board adopts/approves the following consent agenda items:
Town Board Minutes
Town of Ithaca Abstract
Budget amendments
Set a public hearing regarding a local law authorizing a monetary gift to the City of Ithaca for support of Cass and Stewart ParksPulled
Resolution regarding Conservation Board number of members
Resolution of appreciation – Michael Roberts, Conservation Board
Ratify promotional appointment of Benefits Manager – GTCMHIC - Rodrigues
Ratify provisional appointment – Finance Manager – GTCMHIC - Sandsted
Consider approval of sale of Surplus Items
Moved: Susie GutenbergerSeconded: Pamela Bleiwas
Vote: ayes- Howe, DePaolo, Bleiwas, Johnson, Levine, Gutenberger and Rosen
TB Resolution 2024 -147a: Approval of Minutes – Town Board
Resolved that the minutes of November 25 and December 9, 2024 are approved as submitted with any non-substantive changes made.
TB Resolution 2024 -147b: Approval of Town of Ithaca Abstract
Resolved that the Town Board approves the payment of the following audited vouchersin total for the amounts indicated:
VOUCHER NOS.1167 - 1250
General Fund Town Wide
241,912.37
General Fund Part-Town
29,997.93
Highway Fund Town Wide DA
15,012.59
Highway Fund Part Town DB
68,859.09
Water Fund
102,468.32
Sewer Fund
19,807.37
Capital Projects
16,721.63
Fire Protection Fund
641,204.00
TOTAL
1,135,983.30
TB Resolution 2024 -147c: Approval of Budget Transfers, Amendments and Modifications for December 15, 2024.Whereas, the Town Finance Officer has reviewed all budgetary revenue and appropriation
accounts for the period ending December 15, 2024, andWhereas, this review disclosed certain budgetary revenues and expenditures requiring transfers, amendments or modifications summarized
below:General Town-wide FundBudget Adjustment
Account
Description
Revenue
Expense
A2401
Interest
180,000
A2705
Gifts & Donations (CU)
42,625
A2770
Miscellaneous Revenue (Rebates)
25,000
A5031
Interfund Revenue (from SL Funds)
39,777
A5182.400
Contractual (NYPA Contract)
287,402Budget Adjustment
Account
Description
Revenue
Expense
A4089
Federal Aid (ARPA)
776,498
A9901.905
Transfer to Other Funds (F&G)
776,498Budget Transfers
Account
Description
From
To
A1110.412
Law Library and Publications
300
A1110.420
Dues and Publications
300
A1316.400
Contractual
400
A1316.408
Postage
400
A1620.445
Bus Pass Program
3,412
A1320.401
Auditing Services
1,977
A1330.400
Contractual
200
A1410.408
Postage
300
A1410.420
Dues & Publications
35
A1440.415
Telephone
200
A1460.400
Contractual
500
A1620.448
Elevator Maintenance
200
A1990.499
Contingency Account
811
A1920.420
Dues & Publications
811
A1990.499
Contingency Account
800
A1920.488
Taxes/Assessments on Town Prop
800
A5132.441
Garage Maintenance
2,200
A5132.415
Telephone
800
A5132.444
Security & Fire Alarm
100
A5132.447
Garage Utilities
1,000
A5132.459
Tools & Equipment
300
A7110.273
Light Duty Truck
14,480
A7110.272
Medium Duty Truck
14,480
A8540.273
Light Duty Truck
3,602
A8540.272
Medium Duty Truck
3,602
A8540.450
Petroleum Products
350
A8540.459
Tools & Equipment
350
A5132.500
New Streetlights
14,300
A1680.400
Contractual
8,000
A1680.421
Employee Education
400
A1680.491
Hardware & Equipment
2,500
A1680.492
Software
1,900
A1680.496
Time Warner
100
A1680.497
Tools & Supplies
1,400General Part Town FundBudget Transfers
Account
Description
From
To
B1650.415
Telephone
750
B1320.401
Auditing Services
750
B9040.800
Workers Compensation
300
B9010.800
NYS Retirement
300
B9040.800
Workers Compensation
1,600
B9050.800
Unemployment
1,600
B8010.449
Furniture
6,435
B8010.491
Hardware & Equipment
6,435
B8020.403
Planning Study
300
B1670.408
Postage
300
B8020.403
Planning Study
800
B1670.437
Xerox Printers
800Highway FundBudget Transfers
Account
Description
From
To
DA5142.450
Petroleum Products
1,000
DA5130.451
Vehicle Maintenance
1,000
DA9050.800
Unemployment
100
DA9055.800
Disability
100Highway Part-Town FundBudget Transfers
Account
Description
From
To
DB5112.450
Petroleum Products
2,000
DB1420.402
Legal Services
2,000
DB1680.491
Hardware & Equipment
1,100
DB1680.400
Contractual
1,100
DB9040.800
Workers Compensation
9,960
DB9010.800
NYS Retirement
9,960
DB5112.450
Petroleum Products
4,375
DB9901.907
Transfer to Debt
4,375
DB5130.273
Light Duty Truck
36,201
DB5130.272
Medium Duty Truck
36,201Water FundBudget Transfers
Account
Description
From
To
F8340.273
Light Duty Truck
10,860
F8340.272
Medium Duty Truck
10,860
F8340.450
Petroleum Products
4,375
F8310.400
Contractual
500
F8340.279
Miscellaneous Equipment
10
F8340.451
Vehicle Maintenance
600
F9010.800
NYS Retirement
2,986
F9045.800
Life Insurance
100
F9055.800
Disability Insurance
20Sewer FundBudget Transfers
Account
Description
From
To
G8120.273
Light Duty Truck
7,240
G8120.272
Medium Duty Truck
7,240
G8120.450
Petroleum Products
3,344
G1670.437
Xerox Printers
100
G1680.492
Software
100
G8120.279
Miscellaneous Equipment
10
G8120.451
Vehicle Maintenance
100
G9010.800
NYS Retirement
2,934
G9045.800
Life Insurance
100Budget Transfer
Account
Description
From
To
A5132.517
PWF MEP/Site Improvements
521,100
A9950.900
Contribution to Capital
521,100Budget Adjustment
Account
Description
Revenue
Expense
H6-5031
Transfer from General
521,100
H6-5132.517
PWF MEP/Site Improvements
521,100To transfer MEP project funding from General Fund to H6 PWF MEP capital project fund, now, therefore be it Resolved, that the Town Board authorizes the budget transfers, amendments,
and modifications, as summarized above.
TB Resolution 2024 -147d: Set public hearing regarding adoption of a local law authorizing a monetary contribution in support of Cass and Stewart Parks Resolved that the Town Board will
hold a public hearing at their meeting on January 13, 2025, beginning at 5:30 p.m., regarding the adoption of a local law authorizing a monetary contribution in support of Cass Park
and Stewart Park.Moved: Rich DePaoloSeconded: Eric LevineVote- ayes Howe, DePaolo, Bleiwas, Johnson, Levine, Gutenberger and Rosen
TB Resolution 2024 -147e: Modify Full Board Membership for the Conservation Board
Whereas, the Town of Ithaca Conservation Advisory Council (CAC) was established by the Town Board in 1990 (Resolution No. 25, February 12, 1990) and outlined that the CAC membership
“shall consist of no less than three (3) members and no more than nine (9) members, appointed by the Town Board, who shall serve for terms of two (2) years. The initial number will
be nine (9)”; and
Whereas, the CAC was redesignated as the Conservation Board (CB) in 1993 (Resolution No. 85, April 12, 1993; Local Law No. 4-1993); and
Whereas, in 2002 the Town Board amended Local Law No. 4 of 1993 to change certain governing rules related to the CB and to provide for the appointment of associate members to work with
the CB (Resolution No. 2002-198, December 9, 2002; Local Law No. 10-2002); and
Whereas, the last time the CB had a full board of nine members was in 2020 and the CB has consistently had a problem recruiting and keeping members over the past few years, creating
issues with having a quorum present at many meetings; and
Whereas, currently the CB has only five (5) members, requiring all members to be present to have a quorum; and
Whereas, the CB and Planning Department staff are recommending that the Town Board consider a full CB to currently be seven (7) members; now, therefore, be it
Resolved, that consistent with the provisions in New York General Municipal Law Section 239-x and Town Code Section 23-4 that the CB shall consist of no fewer than three members and
no more than nine members, the Town Board sets the whole number of the CB at seven (7), effective January 1, 2025. Four (4) members shall constitute a quorum, regardless of vacancies
or disqualifications of a member to act; and it is further
Resolved, that the Town Board acknowledges the current members’ terms and designates the terms of the two remaining vacant seats as follows:
Lori Brewer Term:(01/01/2024 – 12/31/2025)
Frank Cantone (03/13/2023 – 12/31/2024)
James Hamilton (01/01/2023 – 12/31/2024)
Eva Hoffmann (01/01/2023 – 12/31/2024)
Ingrid Zabel (01/01/2024 – 12/31-2025)
Vacant (01/01/2024 – 12/31/2025)
Vacant (01/01/2024 – 12/31/2025)
TB Resolution 2024 -147f: Resolution of Appreciation and Recognition for Michael Roberts for more than 10 years of Service on the Conservation Board
Whereas, Michael Roberts was appointed to the Conservation Board in February 2014; and
Whereas, Mr. Roberts submitted his resignation on said board effective December 31, 2024; and
Whereas, Mr. Roberts served as Vice-Chair of said board from 2016 – 2017 and Chair of said board from 2018 – 2020; and
Whereas, Mr. Roberts has been a significant member of the board, who devoted much personal time and energy to Conservation Board projects, including serving on the Communications Committee
(2016 – 2017), the Environmental Review Committee (2018 – 2024), and actively participating in the board’s public events (Fischer Award tree plantings, invasive species events, etc.);
and
Whereas, Mr. Roberts’s background, passion for environmental concerns, and expertise (especially on invasive species and native plants), has been a valuable asset to the board; and
Whereas, Mr. Roberts spearheaded the development of the Conservation Board’s 2017 report to the Town Board titled “Deer Management: Recommended Actions for the Town of Ithaca” and the
related assistance with establishing the Town’s deer management program in 2019; and
Whereas, Mr. Roberts took the lead in developing and establishing an ethnobotanic walk in the Town’s Tutelo Park which heightens our awareness of the Gayogohó:nǫˀ and their relationship
to place and land ; and
Whereas, the Town has greatly benefited from Michael Roberts’s years of dedication and service to the Town of Ithaca via his membership on the Conservation Board; now, therefore be it
Resolved, that the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca, on behalf of the Town and its citizens, express our sincere appreciation and gratitude to Michael Roberts for his dedicated and valuable
service to our community and wish him well as he raises his family in the beautiful natural lands he helped to protect.
TB Resolution2024 -147g: Ratify Provisional Promotional Appointment of Benefits Manager – Rodrigues
Whereas, the Greater Tompkins County Municipal Health Insurance Consortiumon November 20, 2024, appointed Kylie Rodrigues to the title of Benefits Manager, effective, December 15, 2024;
now, therefore be it
Resolved, the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca does hereby ratify GTCMHIC’s appointment of Kylie Rodrigues to the title of Benefits Manager, effective, December 15, 2024, at the 2025
hourly wage of $38.80, in Job Classification D, with no change to the full-time benefits.
TB Resolution 2024 -147h: Ratify Provisional Appointment of Finance Manager – GTCMHIC
Whereas, the Greater Tompkins County Municipal Health Insurance Consortiumon December 18 2024, provisionally appointed Jennifer Sandsted to the title of Finance Manager, effective, January
6, 2025; now, therefore be it
Resolved, the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca does hereby ratify GTCMHIC’s appointment of Jennifer Sandsted to the title of Finance Manager, effective, January 6, 2025, at the 2025
salary wage of $78,135, in Job Classification D, with full-time benefits.TB Resolution 2024 –147i: Sale of Surplus Items
Whereas, a municipal online auction is held from time to time hosted by Auctions International located in East Aurora, NY, and
Whereas, certain items have become surplus/no longer needed by the Town, and
Whereas, the Town wishes to put the following surplus equipment in an online auction in September:
Town of Ithaca Vehicle # 60 2015 F350 Crew Cab with Service Body
14,000 # Air Powered Bumper Jack
15 Ton Air Over Hydraulic Axle Jack
Misc. Sign Brackets
(2) Tire Pressure Monitor Sensor Scanners
Misc. Streetlights
Misc. Circuit Breakers
(3) 25 HP Used Vertical Water Pumps
(1) 25 HP Baldor Electric Motor
(1) 2008 Metso Mobile Screener
Now therefore be it;
Resolved, that the Town Board declares said above-described equipment to be surplus and no longer needed by the Town and authorizes the sale of said equipment at auction.