HomeMy WebLinkAboutTB 2026-017 Consent Feb StudyMEETING OF THE ITHACA TOWN BOARD
January 12, 2026
TB Resolution 2026 – 017: Adopt Consent Agenda
Resolved, that the Town Board approves and/or adopts the following Consent Agenda items:
Approval of Minutes
Town of Ithaca Abstract
Approval of Budget Amendments/Transfers
Approval of an MOU to provide assistance to Town of Lansing Code Enforcement
Resolution of Appreciation – Chris Jung
Appointment of ZBA Alternate – S Friedman
Approval of Establishment of the NYSLRS Standard Work Day
Moved: Pamela BleiwasSeconded: Susie Gutenberger
Vote: ayes- Howe, Bleiwas, Gutenberger, Sinton and McCune
TB Resolution 2026 -017a: Approval of Town Board Minutes
Resolved that the Town Board approves the minutes of February 9, 2026, as final with any non-substantive changes made.
TB Resolution 2026 - 017b: Town of Ithaca Abstract No. 4 for FY-2026
Resolvedthat the Town Board authorizes the payment of the following audited vouchers in total for the amounts indicated:
VOUCHER NOS.20251305 - 13072026112 - 150
General Fund Town Wide
48,058.81
General Fund Part-Town
8,102.02
Highway Fund Town Wide DA
85,077.25
Highway Fund Part Town DB
9,800.95
Water Fund
8,659.86
Sewer Fund
2,110.01
Trust and Agency
20,476.11
TOTAL
182,285.01
TB Resolution 2026 -017c: Approval of Budget Transfers, Amendments and Modifications
Whereas, the Town Finance Officer has reviewed all budgetary revenue and appropriation accounts for the period ending December 31, 2025, and
Whereas, this review disclosed certain budgetary revenues and expenditures requiring transfers, amendments or modifications summarized below:
GENERAL FUND
ACCOUNT
DEPT
DESCRIPTION
TO
FROM
AA1110.482
JUSTICE
NYS FEES, FINES & COLLECTIONS
8,230
AA1220.416
SUPERVISOR
CELL PHONE
111
AA1430.400
HUMAN RESOURCES
CONTRACTUAL
1,284
AA1460.413
RECORDS
CODIFICATION
584
AA1910.439
OTHER LIABILITIES
LIABILITY INSURANCE
224
AA3310.454
TRAFFIC & TRANSPORTATION
WARRANT ROAD SIGNAL
39
AA3310.455
TRAFFIC & TRANSPORTATION
ROAD SIGNS
108
AA9010.800
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
NYS RETIREMENT
272
AA9950.921
TRANSFER TO CAPITAL FUNDS
E SHORE DRIVE PEDESTRIAN CORR.
2,419
AA1420.402
LAW
LEGAL SERVICES
11,873
AA5132.442
HIGHWAY GARAGE
JANITORIAL SERVICES
1,398
PART TOWN
BB1420.402
LAW
LEGAL SERVICES
5,663
BB1660.404
CENTRAL STOREROOM
OFFICE SUPPLIES
8
WATER
FF1910.439
OTHER LIABILITIES
LIABILITY INSURANCE
130
FF1680.491
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
HARDWARE & EQUIPMENT
130
FF9045.800
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
LIFE INSUARNCE
80
FF9010.800
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
NYS RETIREMENT
80
SEWER
GG1910.439
OTHER LIABILITIES
LIABILITY INSURANCE
91
GG9045.800
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
LIFE INSURANCE
30
GG1680.491
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
HARDWARE & EQUIPMENT
121
FIRE
SF3410.481
FIRE PROTECTION
VCH CONTRACTUAL
3,844
SF3410.400
FIRE PROTECTION
CONTRACTUAL (PRIOR YEAR ADJ)
610,763
SF0909.000
FUND BALANCE
UNRESERVED
614,606
Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, that this Town Board authorizes and directs the Town Finance Officer to record all budget transfers, amendments, and modifications, including all other changes deemed appropriate
and necessary.
TB Resolution 2026 -017d: Approval of MOU with Town of Lansing for Code Enforcement services
Resolved that the Town Supervisor is authorized to sign an MOU with the Town of Lansing for Code Enforcement Services as presented.
TB Resolution 2026 -017e: Recognition of Christine Jung’s Dedicated Years of Service
Whereas, Christine Jung has served the Town of Ithaca with dedication for over 12 years, and
Whereas, Christine was appointed to the Zoning Board of Appeals on January 1, 2013; and
Whereas, Christine brought her professional experience in project coordination at Cornell University, having worked at developing construction manuals that were based on building codes,
Whereas, Christine carefully listened and thoughtfully asked questions of applicants, and discussed aspects of the project that were pertinent to the variance being requested and always
weighed the interests of the neighborhood to reach a balanced decision,
Whereas, the Town of Ithaca is grateful for Christine’s service and has greatly benefited from her thoughtful review of zoning variances and her desire to serve our municipality; and
Whereas, the Town of Ithaca is indebted to Christine for her invaluable contributions to the community; now, therefore, be it
Resolved that the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca, on behalf of the Town and its residents, expresses its sincere appreciation and gratitude to Christine Jung for her years of dedicated
service to our community.
TB Resolution 2026 - 017f: Appointment of Zoning Board of Appeals Alternate Member
Whereas there is a vacant Zoning Board of Appeals Alternate Member position due to a resignation, and the Selection Committee recommends appointing Stuart Friedman, 219 Rachel Carson
Way, be it
Resolved that the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca does hereby appoint Stuart Friedman as a Zoning Board of Appeals Alternate Member for the term of February 23, 2026, through December
31, 2026.
TB Resolution 2026 -017g: Establishment of NY State and Local Retirement Systems Standard Work Day
Whereas, the New York State and Local Retirement Systems requires municipalities to set a standard work day to report all employees participating in the New York Retirement System; and
Whereas, Town last updated the list to the retirement system in June 2023; now, therefore, be it
Resolved, that the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca, location code 30222, does hereby set the following standard work day for the following classifications as required by the NY State
and Local Employees’ Retirement System for the Town of Ithaca based on a time keeping system or records of activity maintained and submitted by these members:
Five days a week, six hours a day:
Town Supervisor Members of Planning BoardCouncilperson Members of Zoning Board of AppealsJusticesCrossing Guards
7.5 hours per day, 5 days a week
8 hours per day, 5 days a week
Senior Planner
Highway Superintendent/Director PW
Planner
Director of Planning
Sustainability Planner
Director of Code Enforcement
Planning Intern
Director of Engineering
Deputy Finance Officer
Finance Officer
Bookkeeper to the Supervisor
Town Clerk
Human Resources & Finance Specialist
Human Resources Manager
First Deputy Town Clerk
Network Manager
Deputy Town Clerk
Network Specialist
Court Clerk
Senior Civil Engineer
Principal Account Clerk Typist
Civil Engineer
Senior Account Clerk Typist
Senior Engineering Technician
Account Clerk Typist
Engineering Technician I
Administrative Assistant IV (TH)
GIS Analyst
Administrative Assistant III (TH)
Deputy Highway Superintendent
Administrative Assistant II (TH)
Parks Maintenance Manager
Administrative Assistant I (TH)
Water/Sewer Maintenance Supervisor
Information Aide (TH)
Senior Heavy Equipment Mechanic
Project Assistant
Heavy Equipment Mechanic
Computer Systems Support Aide
Maintenance Supervisor
Maintenance Worker
Working Supervisor
Heavy Equipment Operator
Motor Equipment Operator
Laborer
Sr. Code Enforcement Officer
Code Enforcement Officer
Electrical / Code Enforcement Officer
Codes Safety Inspector
Account Clerk Typist (PWF)
Administrative Assistant I (PWF)
Administrative Assistant II (PWF)
Administrative Assistant III (PWF)
Administrative Assistant IV (PWF)
RESOLVED, the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca does hereby set the following standard work day for the following classifications as required by the NY State and Local Retirement System
for Southern Cayuga Lake Intermunicipal Water Commission:
8 hours per day, 5 days a week:
General ManagerFinance Manager
Assistant Production ManagerProduction Manager
Assistant Distribution Manager Distribution Manager
Water Treatment Plant Operator AssistantSr. Water Treatment Plant Operator
Water Treatment Plant OperatorElectrical & Mechanical Technician
Sr. Electrical & Mechanical TechnicianSr. Water Maintenance Specialist
GIS/IT SpecialistWater Maintenance Specialist
Distribution OperatorDistribution Operator Assistant
Principal Account Clerk TypistSenior Account Clerk Typist
Account Clerk Typist Information Aide
Administrative Assistant I, II, III and IV
RESOLVED, the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca does hereby set the following standard workday for the following classifications as required by the NY State and Local Retirement System
for Greater Tompkins County Municipal Health Insurance Consortium:
8 hours per day, 5 days a week:
Executive DirectorFinance Manager
Clerk of the BoardBenefits Specialist
7.5 hours per day, 5 days a week:
Administrative/Computer AssistantBenefits Manager