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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTB 2026-031 Consent May RegularMEETING OF THE ITHACA TOWN BOARD May 11, 2026 TB Resolution 2026 - 031: Consent Agenda Resolved that the Town Board approves, accepts, or acknowledges the following Consent Agenda action:Approval of Town Board Minutes Approval of the Town of Ithaca AbstractApproval of the Bolton Point AbstractApproval of NYSLRS Work Day resolution Approval of revised Personnel Manual Policies Approval of the designation and sale of surplus equipment – Low Boy trailerProclamation designating May as Historic Preservation Month Approval of setting a public hearing regarding a local law revising Town of Ithaca Code, Chapter 135Approval of Donation Opportunity on Dog License Renewal Form for SPCA/TCAC Moved: Diana SintonSeconded: Dave McCune Vote: ayes – Sinton, McCune, Howe, DePaolo, Gutenberger and Levine TB Resolution 2026- 031a: Approval of Town Board minutes Resolved that the Town Board approves the draft minutes of the meeting on April 27, 2026, as final with any non-substantive changes made. TB Resolution 2026 - 031b: Town of Ithaca Abstracts Nos. 9 of FY-2026 Resolvedthat the Town Board authorizes the payment of the following audited vouchers in total for the amounts indicated: VOUCHER NOS.2026398 - 456 General Fund Town Wide 206,650.56 General Fund Part-Town 22,478.83 Highway Fund Town Wide DA 1,588.76 Highway Fund Part Town DB 31,717.61 Water Fund 9,002.59 Sewer Fund 1,041,019.20 Capital Projects 16,876.74 Fire Protection Fund 66,652.50 Trust and Agency .36 TOTAL 1,395,987.15 TB Resolution 2026 - 031c: Approval of Bolton Point Abstract Resolved that the governing Town Board approves and authorizes payments of the following audited vouchers in the amounts listed: Voucher Numbers: 155-197 Check Numbers:21820-21862 Capital Impr/Repl Project$ 13,310.86 Operating Fund $ 122,953.67TOTAL$ 136,264.53 TB Resolution 2026 - 031d: Approval of the Standard Work Day and Reporting Resolution for Elected and Appointed Officials Resolved that the Town of Ithaca hereby established the following standard work days for these titles an will report the officials to the New York State and Local Retirement based on their record of activities (posted NYSLRS Form filed and available from Human Resources) TB Resolution 2026 - 031e: Adoption of Revised Personnel Policies Whereas, the Employee Relations Committee and Personnel & Organization Committee have reviewed the revised personnel policiesand recommend their approval, now, therefore, be it Resolved, that the Town Board approvesthe revisedpersonnel policieslisted below,effective immediately, to replace the current policies in the Personnel Manual. Revised Policies: Weather Related Time-Off Procedures- PWF- clarifying that hours given are to be paid out and can’t be banked or exchanged for compensatory time and that salaried staff get the day as straight time not at a time and one half calculation. Workplace Violence Prevention Policy- clarifying that certain positions are required to carry a weapon on Town property.TB Resolution 2026 – 031f: Designation and Sale of Surplus Items Whereas a Low Boy Trailer has become surplus/no longer needed by the Town and a properly posted and published Solicitation for Bids on the trailer was held, with no bids received, and Whereas the Town of Caroline Highway Department’s Highway Superintendent has offered $35,000 for the Trailer, payable when the Town of Ithaca receives its new Low Boy Trailer, and Whereas the Town of Ithaca’s Highway Superintendent and Staff have discussed the offer and determined that it is acceptable, given it is the same price offered by Tracy’s Road Equipment on a trade in, now therefore be it; Resolved, that the Town Board declares said Trailer to be surplusand no longer needed by the Town and authorizes its sale to the Town of Caroline Highway Department as described above. TB Resolution 2026-031g: Proclaiming May as Historic Preservation Month Whereas, the Town of Ithaca is proud of its rich history and heritage as reflected in its historic architecture and landscapes, including Town Hall; and Whereas, 2026 marks the 60th anniversary of the passage of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, establishing a national preservation program and a system of procedural protections, which encourage both the identification and protection of historic resources at the federal level and indirectly at the state and local level; and Whereas, on May 5, 1973, President Richard Nixon signed a Joint Congressional Resolution (Public Law 93-30) “designating the calendar week beginning May 6, 1973, as "National Historic Preservation Week”; and urging Federal, State, and local government agencies, as well as citizens and private organizations, especially the preservation organizations, historical societies, and related groups, to observe that week with educational efforts, ceremonies, and other appropriate activities which (a) are designed to call public attention to the urgent need to have our historic landmarks for the enjoyment and edification of the citizens of this Nation, present and future; and (b) will demonstrate lasting respect for this unique heritage”; and Whereas, in 2005 the National Trust for Historic Preservation (NTHP) designated the month of May as Preservation Month, for communities across the country to recognize the importance of their historic places, promote heritage tourism, and showcase the social and economic benefits of historic preservation; and Whereas, The Town of Ithaca’s 2014 Comprehensive Plan stated goal HR-1 is to preserve, enhance, and promote the Town’s historical resources; and Whereas, this month serves to promote the social, cultural, and educational value of the Town’s historic resources and to inspire current and future generations to care for and protect these irreplaceable assets; now, therefore be it Resolved that each year, the month of May is hereby designated as Historic Preservation Monthin the Town of Ithaca in conjunction with the celebration of National Preservation Month. TB Resolution 2026 - 031h: Setting a public hearing regarding a proposed local law revising Chapter 135 of the Town of Ithaca Code Resolved that the Town Board sets a public hearing to be held on June 8, 2026, at their meeting which begins at 5:30 p.m. at Town Hall, 215 N Tioga St. to hear all interested persons regarding a proposed local law revising the Distributed Energy Resource(s) and Eligible Investors Definitions intown of Ithaca Code, Chapter 135, Community choice Aggregation (Energy) Program and Distributed Energy Resources Program TB Resolution 2026 - 031i: Voluntary Shelter Contributions on Dog License Renewals Whereas Chapter 59 of the Laws of 2010 as amended where further amended, effective December 2025, to require a line item on dog license renewals giving applicants the option of making a contribution in support of the pound or shelter managed or contracted by the municipality and deposit said funds in a dedicated fund to disperse annually to the applicable pound or shelter; and Whereas the Town contracts for these services with the Tompkins County Animal Control (TCAC) Division of the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA); and Whereas the Town Clerk’s Office has initiated this requirement by listing the option to make donations to the SPCA on all dog licensing renewal processes and establishing the budget line item of A2705 to be added to the monthly reconciliation and payment to the Town Supervisor of monies taken in by the Town Clerk’s Office, now, therefore be it Resolved that the Town Board acknowledges the new legislation and approves the establishment of line item A2705 and the process and procedures made for implementing this law.