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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTB 2026-041 Consent June RegularMEETING OF THE ITHACA TOWN BOARD June 8, 2026 TB Resolution 2026 - 041: 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 appointment of Director of Engineering – McNealRatification of appointment of Maintenance Supervisor – Barnes Approval of appointment of Deputy Finance Officer – PadgettApproval of sale of surplus equipment – GradallApproval of designation and sale of surplus equipmentAcknowledge receipt of annual wetland conservation easement inspections Approval of revised Babe Ruth league MOUApproval of amended Expenditure of Highway Monies Agreement Moved: Susie Gutenberger Seconded: Diana SintonVote: ayes- Howe, Bleiwas, Gutenberger, McCune and Sinton TB Resolution 2026–041a: Approval of Town Board minutes Resolved that the Town Board approves the draft minutes of the meeting on May 11, 2026, and May 18, 2026, as final with any non-substantive changes made. TB Resolution 2026 -041b: Town of Ithaca Abstracts No. 11 of FY-2026 Resolvedthat the Town Board authorizes the payment of the following audited vouchers in total for the amounts indicated: VOUCHER NOS.2026503 - 567 General Fund Town Wide 170,316.39 General Fund Part-Town 18,606.10 Highway Fund Town Wide DA 7,517.36 Highway Fund Part Town DB 382,241.00 Water Fund 21,464.80 Sewer Fund 30,135.31 Capital Projects 75,605.83 Fire Protection Fund 762.50 TOTAL 706,649.29 TB Resolution 2026 - 041c: 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: 198-239 Check Numbers:21863-21904 Capital Impr/Repl Project$ 39,526.87 Operating Fund $ 126,318.00TOTAL$ 165,844.87 TB Resolution 2026 - 041d: Approve Promotional Appointment of Director of Engineering- McNeal Whereas, there is currently a vacancy in the Director of Engineering position; and Whereas, Justin McNeal, Senior Civil Engineer, was appointed Acting “Town Engineer” effective October 5, 2025; and Whereas, the interview committee comprised of Rod Howe, Town Supervisor, Rich DePaolo and Dave McCune, Town Councilpersons, and Joe Slater, Director of Public Works interviewed candidates from a recruitment and have determined that Justin McNeal possesses the necessary knowledge and skills to satisfactorily perform the duties of the Director of Engineering and make the recommendation of appointment; now, therefore, be it Resolved, the Ithaca Town Board appoints Justin McNeal as Director of Engineering, effective June 1, 2026; and be it further Resolved, that this will be a full-time salaried position based on 40-hours per week, in Job Classification “I”, at an annual salary of $109,516.80, due to not having a Professional Engineering license, with full time benefits from account A1440.100; and be it further Resolved, the said appointment is a non-competitive promotional appointment due to the position being classified as Non-Competitive under the NYS HELPS program; and be it further Resolved, that Justin McNeal will be required to complete a minimum twelve (12) week probationary period associated with this title, with no further action by the Town Board if there is successful completion of the probationary period as determined by the Town Supervisor. TB Resolution 2026 - 041e: Ratify Provisional PromotionalAppointment to Maintenance Supervisor Whereas, there will be a vacant Maintenance Supervisor position due to retirement on June 26, 2026; and Whereas, the Director of Public Works/ Highway Superintendent has determined through internal interviews and evaluation that Patrick Barnes, Maintenance Worker, possesses the necessary knowledge, skills, and ability to satisfactorily perform the duties of the Maintenance Supervisor position; and Whereas, the Director of Public Works/ Highway Superintendent promotionally appointed Patrick Barnes to the Maintenance Supervisor position, effective June 27, 2026; now, therefore, be it Resolved, the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca does hereby ratify the Director of Public Works/ Highway Superintendent’s provisional promotional appointment of Patrick Barnes as full time Maintenance Supervisor in the Public Works Department, effective June 27, 2026; and be it further Resolved, this is a 40 hour a week position, at the hourly wage of $37.47 in Job Classification “V”, with no change to their full-time benefits; and be it further Resolved, if the said successfully completes the mandatory minimum eight (8) week probationary period there will be no further action required by the Town Board; and be it further Resolved, the said appointment is a provisional appointment pending the results from the next civil service exam for this position or NYS HELPS request for Non-Competitive, whichever comes first. TB Resolution 2026 - f: Approve Appointment of Deputy Finance Officer -Padgett TB Resolution 2026-041g: Sale of Surplus Item-Gradall Whereas, the Town’s 2017 Gradall XL 3100 was deemed surplus and authorized to be sold in 2023, and Whereas, the Department of Public Works has attempted to sell the Gradall at auction several times and through the Superintendent’s Profile Magazine without receiving an acceptable bid, and Whereas the County of Greene’s Highway Department contacted the Town after the close of the latest bid advertisement with an offer of $130,000 for the machine, and Whereas the offer meets the appraised amount for the Gradall and is therefore the sale is recommended by the Highway Superintendent, now, therefore be it; Resolved, the Town Board reiterates the surplus declaration of the 2017 Gradall and approves the sale of said equipment for $130,000 as offered by the County of Greene and authorizes the execution of said sale.TB Resolution 2026 - 041h: 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, the Town wishes to declare and place the following surplus equipment in said auction: (fleet # 45) – 2012 ODB Leaf Vacuum Dump Box Insert Billy Goat Leaf Vacuum Mikasa Plate Tamp (4) 275/70/18 Tires Aluminum Ramps Tenco Plow Frame Stake Body Sides Tool Cat Tailgate Dump Body Apron Drag Rake Tow Behind Roller ADA Ramp Diesel Fuel Transfer Tank and Pump Resolved, the Town Board declares the listed equipment to be surplus and no longer needed by the Town and authorizes their sale at auction. TB Resolution 2026 - 041i: Acknowledge receipt of annual wetland conservation easement inspections Resolved, that the Town Board acknowledges receipt of the annual Wetland Conservation Easement Inspections for Ithaca College wetland mitigation sites, Raponi & Rich Road sites, and John and Amy Little, 159 Ridgecrest Rd. site. TB Resolution 2026 -041j: Approval of a revised MOU with the Ithaca Babe Ruth League for use of Valentino Field Resolved that the Town Board approves and authorizes execution of the revised MOU with the Ithaca Babe Ruth League for use of Valentino Field. TB Resolution 2026 - 041k: Approval of a revised 2026 Expenditure of Highway Monies Agreement Resolved that pursuant to the provisions of Section 284 of the Highway Law, the Ithaca Town Board approves the revised 2026 Agreement for the Expenditure of Highway Monies detailing expenditures for the general repairs and permanent improvements of town highways as submitted.