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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTB 2026-045 Consent June StudyMEETING OF THE ITHACA TOWN BOARD June 22, 2026 TB Resolution 2026 -045: Consent Agenda Resolved that the Town Board approves, accepts, or acknowledges the following Consent Agenda action: Approval of Minutes Town of Ithaca Abstract Approval of revised Access to Public Records Policy Approval of Employee Recognition and Support Policy Approval of revised Personnel Policy – Travel and Training - Mileage Resolution of Appreciation – Debby Kelley Resolution of Appreciation – Joe HulbertMoved: Pamela BleiwasSeconded: Rich DePaoloVote: ayes- Bleiwas, DePaolo, Howe, Levine, McCune, Sinton and Gutenberger TB Resolution 2026– 045a: Approval of Town Board minutes Resolved that the Town Board approves the draft minutes of the meeting on June 8, 2026, as final with any non-substantive changes made. TB Resolution 2026 -045b: Town of Ithaca Abstracts No. 12 of FY-2026 Resolvedthat the Town Board authorizes the payment of the following audited vouchers in total for the amounts indicated: VOUCHER NOS.2026568 - 628 General Fund Town Wide 63,113.19 General Fund Part-Town 11,153.30 Highway Fund Town Wide DA 2,161.27 Highway Fund Part Town DB 132,431.88 Water Fund 867,070.89 Sewer Fund 103,624.42 Capital Projects 121,207.86 Risk Retention Fund 308.68 Fire Protection Fund 1,250.50 Trust and Agency 7,000.00 TOTAL 1,309,321.99 TB Resolution 2026 – 045c: Approval of revised Access to Public Records Policy Resolved that the Town Board approves and adopts the revised Access to Public Records Policy as submitted, effective immediately. TB Resolution 2026 – 045d: Approval of Employee Recognition and Support Policy Whereas, the Personnel & Organization Committee has reviewed the past practice guidelines on when the Town would send bereavement flowers, employee appreciation increment amounts and retirement celebrations and has recommended that a policy is more appropriate than guidelines, and Whereas, the Personnel & Organization Committee reviewed the draft Employee Recognition and Support Policy and recommended approval by the Town Board; now therefore be it Resolved, the Town Board approvesthe Employee Recognition and Support Policyas submitted, effective July 1, 2026. TB Resolution 2026 - 045e: Adoption of Revised Personnel Policy- Travel and Training Whereas, thePersonnel & Organization Committee has reviewedthe revised Personnel Policy – Travel and Training – Mileage Reimbursement- which provides additional language regarding the use of Town vehicle(s) for travel and clarification on the calculation for reimbursable mileage, and recommended approval,now, therefore, be it Resolved, the Town Board approves the revised personnel policy, Travel and Training – Mileage Reimbursement, as submitted, effective immediately. TB Resolution 2026 – 045f: Resolution of Appreciation – Debby Kelley Whereas, Debby Kelley began her career at the town on March 18, 1996, as a Keyboard Specialist in the Town Clerk’s Department; was promoted to Deputy Town Clerk in 1998; advanced to Bookkeeper to the Supervisor in 2001; and most recently was promoted to the Deputy Finance Officer position in January 2025; and Whereas, serving continuously as Receiver of Taxes for more than twenty-five years, Debby administered the collection of Town and County taxes with exceptional accuracy, accountability, and dedication, earning the trust and respect of residents, colleagues, and fellow municipal professionals alike; and Whereas, throughout her more than thirty years of service, Debby provided exemplary customer service to Town residents, consistently demonstrating professionalism, patience, courtesy, and a genuine commitment in helpingothers with tax, water, sewer, and other municipal matters; and Whereas, Debby was always willing to lend a helping hand and share her expertise by assisting other departments during periods of staffing shortages, including the Courts, Public Works Department, and Bolton Point Water System; and Whereas, Debby was a valued and dependable team member who worked collaboratively with department heads and colleagues throughout the organization, assisting with procurement, payroll administration, financial operations, and numerous other municipal functions that contributed to the efficient delivery of Town services; and Whereas, Debby fostered strong professional relationships beyond the Town through her service on volunteer boards and professional organizations, including the New York State Association of Tax Receivers and Collectors; and Whereas, after more than thirty (30) years of dedicated and distinguished service to the Town of Ithaca and its residents, Debby has chosen to retire, effective June 27, 2026; now, therefore, be it Resolved, that on this 22nd day of June 2026, the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca, on behalf of the Town and its citizens, hereby expresses its sincere appreciation and gratitude to Debby Kelley for her outstanding service, commitment, and contributions to our community, and extends its best wishes for a long, healthy, and fulfilling retirement. TB Resolution 2026 – 045g: Resolution of Appreciation – Joe Hulbert Whereas, Joseph Hulbertbegan his career with the town on June 25, 2001, as a Maintenance Worker and was promoted to Maintenance Supervisor in 2017; and Whereas, throughout his career, Joe demonstrated exceptional dedication in the maintenance and upkeep of Town Hall and the Town’s Public Works facilities, consistently going above and beyond in service to the community by tackling projects large and small, like building cold storage buildings, and intricately painting the Town Hall historic lobby ceiling to repairing picnic tables, park signsand replacing mailboxes damaged during snow removal; and Whereas, Joe was widely recognized for his expert woodworking skills and craftmanship, including constructing the custom wood panels for the Town Board dais; as well as building counters, cupboards, and other improvements that enhanced staff workspaces; and Whereas, Joe consistently fostered a spirit of cooperation and teamwork among his colleagues and was especially gifted at making new employees feel welcomed, valued, and appreciated; and Whereas, Joe was known for his attention to detail, willingness to lend a helping hand and commitment to getting the job done - even when it meant replacing the parking lot gate after yet another mishap, maintenance at sewer pump stations that are known to be unpleasant and have many odd glitches, to being the go to person for town picnic pavilion setup and bathroom cleaning; and Whereas, Joe enriched the workplace with his generosity in sharing homemade maple syrup, his talent for telling a good story, many competitive card games, and the pride and joy that shone through whenever he spoke of his beloved grandchildren; and Whereas, the Town of Ithaca has greatly benefited from Joe’sdedication, knowledge, professionalism, and unwavering commitment to servingthe community and enhancing the quality of life for its residents; and Whereas, effective June 27, 2026, Joe has chosen to retire from his employment with the Town, after twenty-five (25) years of dedicated service; now, therefore, be it Resolved,that on this 22nd day of June 2026, the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca, on behalf of the Town and its residents, expresses its sincere appreciation, gratitude, and best wishes to Joseph Hulbertfor his outstanding service, lasting contributions, and dedicated commitment to the Town of Ithaca and its community.