HomeMy WebLinkAboutTB Packet 2026-10-26Town Board Study Meeting
Monday, October 26, 2026 at 4:30 pm
MEETING LOCATION
Town Hall, 215 N. Tioga St., Ithaca, NY 14850
Public hearing regarding the Preliminary 2027 Town of Ithaca Budget1.
Approval of Employee Wages
Town of Ithaca Wagesa.
GTCMHIC - Health Consortium Wagesb.
2.
Discuss 2027 Town of Ithaca Budget
Proposed Changesa.
3.
Consider approval of the Additional Compensation for the Deputy Town Supervisor
Position Policy
4.
Committee Reports
Budgeta.
COCb.
P&Oc.
Planningd.
Public Workse.
Otherf.
5.
Consent Agenda
Approval of Town Board Minutesa.
Town of Ithaca Abstractb.
Approval of Bolton Point Abstractc.
Approval of Holiday Listd.
Approval of Town Cloud software program-Town Clerke.
Approval of Designation and Sale of Surplus Equipmentf.
Approval of a contract extension - MJ Engineering and Tompkins Countyg.
Approval of Sewer Exemption - Stone Quarry Rdh.
Approval of Sewer Exemption - Trumansburg Rdi.
Acknowledge receipt of Conservation Easement Annual Inspectionsj.
Approval of Budget Amendments/Transfersk.
6.
Reports and Correspondence7.Page 1
Meeting Details
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Contact: Paulette Rosa (Clerks@townithacany.gov 607-273-1721) | Agenda published on 10/23/2026 at 1:39 PM
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Item 3a
MEETING OF THE ITHACA TOWN BOARD
October 26, 2026
TB Resolution 2026 - : Approval of 2027 Employee Wages
Whereas, the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca has reviewed the proposed wages for the Town
of Ithaca non-collective bargaining employees for the year 2027, utilizing the 4.0% wage scales
approved by the Town Board July 27, 2026; and
Whereas, the Town Board has reviewed the wages established by the collective bargaining
agreement with the Public Works unit represented by Teamsters Local 317 at the 4.0% cost of
living increase; now, therefore, be it
Resolved, the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca does hereby approve the said wages for the non-
collective bargaining employees and collective bargaining employees for 2027, as filed in the
Human Resources Office.
Moved: Seconded:
Vote: Ayes:
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Town of Ithaca 2027 Budget 10/19/2026 104.00%ncb & cb TB:2026-
APPROPRIATION ACCOUNT AND POSITION TITLE
TENTATIVE
Base Rate
TENTATIVE
BUDGET
PRELIMINARY
BUDGET
ADOPTED
BUDGET 2027 bdgt 2026 bdgt diff % diff
GENERAL TOWN WIDE FUND
A1010.100 TOWN BOARD Line Total:115,200.00$ 115,200$ 110,800$ 4,400$ 4.0%
Town Board Members (6)19,199.70$ 115,198.22$ 738.45$
A1110.100 JUSTICES Line Total:239,500.00$ 239,500$ 219,400$ 20,100$ 9.2%
Justices (2) 31,881.12$ 63,762.23$ 1,226.20$
Court Clerk (37.5 hours week/ Salary)80,632.50$ 81,132.50$ 3,101.25$
Court Clerk (37.5 hours week/ Salary) replacement 78,682.50$ 78,682.50$ 3,026.25$
Court Clerk (37.5 hours week/ Salary) retire 6,202.50$ 6,452.50$ 3,101.25$
Lead Court Clerk stipend $25/ Week 25.00$ 1,300.00$
ES vac payout + vac buyback ~75 hrs 238,565.98$ 7,236.25$
A1110.110 COURT ATTENDENTS Line Total:8,700.00$ 8,700$ -$ 8,700$ #DIV/0!
Court Attendant - 2-3hrs/crt= 12 hrs month for '27 8,640.00$ 8,640.00$
A1220.100 TOWN SUPERVISOR Line Total:41,975.00$ 41,975$ 40,360$ 1,615$ 4.0%
Town Supervisor/Fiscal Officer 41,970.75$ 41,970.75$ 1,614.26$
A1220.101 DEPUTY SUPERVISOR Line Total:15,600.00$ 15,600$ 12,110$ 3,490$ 28.8%
Deputy Town Supervisor '27 15,600.00$ 15,600.00$ 600.00$
A1220.103 ADMIN FUNCTION SUPERVISOR Line Total:63,000.00$ 63,000$ 48,430$ 14,570$ 30.1%
Administrator function for Town -Town Supervisor 62,956.13$ 62,956.13$ 2,421.39$
A1316.100 ACCOUNTING/BOOKKEEPING Line Total:76,900.00$ 76,900$ 88,900$ (12,000)$ -13.5%
Deputy Finance Officer 90%= 72 hrs/pay 40.85$ 76,471.20$
vac buyback ~10hrs 76,879.70$ 408.50$
A1330.100 TAX COLLECTION '27 10% of wages pd here Line Total:16,500.00$ 16,500$ 8,700$ 7,800$ 89.7%
Receiver of Taxes {'27 =DFO= 10%=8hrs/pay}40.85$ 8,496.80$
Deputy Receiver of Taxes {'27=HR/FS =10%=7.5 hrs/pay}40.85$ 7,965.75$
16,462.55$
A1340.100 BUDGET Line Total:114,000.00$ 114,000$ 106,600$ 7,400$ 6.9%
Finance Officer 111,779.20$ 111,779.20$ 4,299.20$
vac buyback ~40hrs 113,928.80$ 2,149.60$
A1410.100 TOWN CLERK Line Total:226,000.00$ 226,000$ 219,400$ 6,600$ 3.0%
Town Clerk 112,299.20$ 113,149.20$ 4,319.20$
Deputy Town Clerk 33.38$ 65,091.00$
Deputy Town Clerk P/T 25 hrs 33.38$ 43,394.00$
Vacation Buyback ~80 hrs 225,953.40$ 4,319.20$
A1430.100 HUMAN RESOURCES Line Total:205,000.00$ 205,000$ 191,900$ 13,100$ 6.8%
Human Resources Manager 4 wks + vac payout 8,638.40$ 8,750.90$ 4,319.20$
Human Resources Manager 109,699.20$ 109,699.20$ 4,219.20$
HR/ Finance Specialist 90%=67.5/hrs/pay 40.85$ 71,691.75$
JD vac payout +vacation Buyback ~40 hrs 203,049.45$ 12,907.60$
A1440.100 ENGINEER Line Total:496,000.00$ 496,000$ 501,000$ (5,000)$ -1.0%
Director of Engineer-NO PE 6/1/26 115,440.00$ 115,690.00$ 4,440.00$
Civil Engineer 44.99$ 93,579.20$
Civil Engineer 44.99$ 93,579.20$
Civil Engineer 44.99$ 94,079.20$
GIS Analyst 45.24$ 94,099.20$
Civil w/ PE stipend $5,200 ($2.50/hr)-$
Vacation Buyback ~40/40 495,466.80$ 4,440.00$
A1440.102 ENGINEERING -O/T (~100 hrs)Line Total:4,500.00$ 4,500$ 5,000$ (500)$ -10.0%
Civil at 40 hrs 4,499.00$
A1440.110 ENGINEERING -Intern Line Total:27,500.00$ 27,500$ 25,800$ 1,700$ 6.6%
Project Assistant-Eng. (14wks@40hrs)= 560 x2 24.50$ 27,440.00$
A1460.100 RECORDS MANAGEMENT Line Total:12,250.00$ 12,250$ -$ 12,250$ #DIV/0!
Project Assistant-Records (20 wk @ 25hrs= 500 hrs)24.50$ 12,250.00$
A1620.100 BUILDINGS/TOWN HALL Line Total:23,700.00$ 23,700$ 23,900$ (200)$ -0.8%
Maintenance Supervisor (15% or 312 hrs)39.50$ 12,324.00$
Maintenance Worker (15% or 312 hrs)36.14$ 11,275.68$
23,599.68$
A1620.101 BLDG/TOWN HALL -PWD EMPLOYEES Line Total:3,360.00$ 3,360$ 3,300$ 60$ 1.8%
Percentage of PWD Employees 0.25%3,352.50$
Percentage of fringe benefit time 0.00%-$
3,352.50$
A1620.102 BLDG/TOWN HALL -O/T Line Total:5,000.00$ 5,000$ 5,000$ -$ 0.0%
A1680.100 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY Line Total:199,500.00$ 199,500$ 195,000$ 4,500$ 2.3%
Network Manager 112,299.20$ 112,549.20$ 4,319.20$
Network Specialist 41.60$ 86,778.00$
Computer System Support Aide not filling -$ -$
vacation buyback 199,327.20$ -$
A1680.110 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY -Intern Line Total:-$ -$ -$ -$ #DIV/0!
A3120.100 POLICE/ CROSSING GUARDS Line Total:42,150.00$ 42,150$ 38,700$ 3,450$ 8.9%
8 crossing per day for 5 days/wk for 42 weeks 24.50$ 42,140.00$
A5010.100 SUPERINTENDENT HIGHWAYS Line Total:284,300.00$ 284,300$ 278,000$ 6,300$ 2.3%
Highway Superintendent/Dir. Public Works 127,004.80$ 128,104.80$ 4,884.80$
Administrative Assistant IV 38.15$ 79,602.00$
Administrative Assistant II 33.13$ 68,910.40$
Acting Director PW Stipend $75/pay 75.00$ 1,950.00$
vacation buyback 284,215.00$ 5,647.80$
A5010.102 SUPERINTENDENT HIGHWAYS O/T -$ -$ -$ -$ 0.0%
A5132.100 HIGHWAY GARAGE Line Total:79,500.00$ 79,500$ 84,500$ (5,000)$ -5.9%
Maintenance Supervisor (50% or 1040 hrs)39.50$ 41,780.00$
Maintenance Worker (50% or 1040 hrs)36.14$ 37,585.60$
vacation buyback 79,365.60$ -$
A5132.101 HIGHWAY GARAGE-PWD EMPLOYEES Line Total:62,400.00$ 62,400$ 59,700$ 2,700$ 4.5%
Percentage of PWD Employees + trng, mtg time 4.00%53,640.00$
Percentage of fringe benefit time 3.25%8,716.50$
62,356.50$
A5132.102 HIGHWAY GARAGE -O/T Line Total:2,200.00$ 2,200$ 2,200$ -$ 0.0%
A7110.100 TOWN PARKS Line Total:$107,400.00 107,400$ 107,300$ 100$ 0.1%
Parks Maintenance Manager 47.71$ 99,486.80$
Maintenance Supervisor (5% or 104 hrs)39.50$ 4,108.00$
Maintenance Worker (5% or 104 hrs)36.14$ 3,758.56$
vacation time pay out 107,353.36$ -$
A7110.101 PARKS (PWD EMPLOYEES)Line Total:387,000.00$ 387,000$ 369,300$ 17,700$ 4.8%
Percentage of PWD Employees 21.00%281,610.00$
Laborer(temp)(25wks@40hrs)24.50$ 24,500.00$
Laborer(temp)(25wks@40hrs)24.50$ 24,500.00$
Percentage of fringe benefit time 21.00%56,322.00$
386,932.00$
A7110.102 PARKS O/T Line Total:30,000.00$ 30,000$ 21,000$ 9,000$ 42.9%
May-Sept 8 hours/weekend & 4 hrs per 5 holidays park cleanup
A7510.100 TOWN HISTORIAN Line Total:1,000.00$ 1,000$ 1,000$ -$ 0.0%
Town Historian (pd quarterly stipend)1,000.00$
A8540.101 STORM WATER MANAGEMENT -PWD Line Total:8,100.00$ 8,100$ 7,600$ 500$ 6.6%
Percentage of PWD Employees 0.25%3,352.50$
Percentage of fringe benefit time 1.75%4,693.50$
8,046.00$
A8540.102 STORM WATER MANAGEMENT-OT Line Total:2,500.00$ 2,500$ 2,500$ -$ 0.0%
A8810.101 CEMETARY (PWD EMPLOYEES)Line Total:6,710.00$ 6,710$ 6,500$ 210$ 3.2%
Percentage of PWD Employees 0.50%6,705.00$
A8810.102 CEMETARY-OT Line Total:-$ -$ -$ -$ 0.0%
A Fund.150 YEAR END CALENDAR PAY RUN OUT Line Total:25,000.00$ 25,000$ -$ 25,000$ #DIV/0!
GENERAL TOWN WIDE FUND (A) TOTAL .100 Personal 2,280,875.00$ -$ -$ 0.100 2,280,875$ 2,215,460$ 53,165$
GENERAL TOWN WIDE FUND (A) TOTAL .101 Personal 483,170.00$ -$ -$ 0.101 483,170$ 458,510$ 24,660$
GENERAL TOWN WIDE FUND (A) TOTAL .102 Personal 44,200.00$ -$ -$ 0.102 44,200$ 35,700$ 8,500$
GENERAL TOWN WIDE FUND (A) TOTAL .103 Personal 63,000.00$ -$ -$ 0.103 63,000$ 48,430$ 14,570$
GENERAL TOWN WIDE FUND (A) TOTAL .110 Personal 36,200.00$ -$ -$ 0.110 36,200$ 25,800$ 1,700$
GENERAL TOWN WIDE FUND (A) TOTAL .150 RUN OUT 25,000.00$ -$ -$ 0.150 25,000$ -$ 25,000$
GENERAL TOWN WIDE FUND A FUND TOTAL 2,932,445.00$ -$ -$ 2,932,445$ 2,783,900$ 148,545$ 5.3%
people vs. dept 2,927,954.62$
rounding 4,490.38$
Biweekly
Salary
26 pays
27 DRAFT 4%2027 salary bdgt - 4.0 Prepared by Judy Drake
10/19/2026
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APPROPRIATION ACCOUNT AND POSITION TITLE
TENTATIVE
Base Rate
TENTATIVE
BUDGET
PRELIMINARY
BUDGET
ADOPTED
BUDGET 2027 bdgt 2026 bdgt diff % diff
Biweekly
Salary
26 pays
GENERAL FUND PART TOWN 2027 bdgt 2026 bdgt diff % diff
B8010.100 ZONING Line Total:740,000.00$ 740,000$ 728,600$ 11,400$ 1.6%
Director of Code Enforcement 127,004.80$ 127,504.80$ 4,884.80$
Sr. Code Enforcement Officer- 46.68$ 97,594.40$
Electrical / Code Enforcement Officer 44.99$ 94,079.20$
Electrical / Code Enforcement Officer 44.99$ 93,829.20$
Electrical / Code Enforcement Officer 44.99$ 93,579.20$
Code Safety Inspector 41.35$ 86,258.00$
Administrative Assistant IV 38.15$ 75,142.50$
Administrative Assistant II 33.38$ 65,091.00$
Vac buyback 739,762.70$ 6,684.40$
B8010.101 ZONING BOARD Line Total:12,000.00$ 12,000$ 12,000$ -$ 0.0%
Zoning Board Members (5+2 members for 18 mtgs/yr)95.00$ 11,970.00$
B8010.102 ZONING OT ~25hrs Line Total:1,500.00$ 1,500$ 1,500$ -$ 0.0%
1,687.13$
B8020.100 PLANNING Line Total:484,000.00$ 484,000$ 470,500$ 13,500$ 2.9%
Director of Planning 127,004.80$ 127,004.80$ 4,884.80$
Senior Planner 46.68$ 92,226.00$
Senior Planner 46.68$ 92,226.00$
Planner 44.99$ 92,232.75$
Administrative Assistant III 36.69$ 71,795.50$
Lead Sr. Planner Stipend $25/week 25.00$ 1,300.00$
Vac buyback 483,537.05$ 6,752.00$
B8020.101 PLANNING BOARD Line Total:18,400.00$ 18,400$ 18,400$ -$ 0.0%
Planning Board Chairman (24 meetings per year)100.00$ 2,400.00$
Planning Board Members (6+1 members for 24 mtgs yr.)95.00$ 15,960.00$
18,360.00$
B8020.110 PLANNING INTERN Line Total:17,500.00$ 17,500$ 16,500$ 1,000$ 6.1%
Planning Intern (15 wks@37.5hrs =562.5 hrs)(10wk@15 hrs=150hrs)24.50$ 17,456.25$
B8010.120 GENERAL ENVIRONMENTAL Line Total:87,800.00$ 87,800$ 86,600$ 1,200$ 1.4%
Sustainability Planner - 44.99$ 87,730.50$
vacation buyback 87,730.50$ -$
B Fund.150 YEAR END CALENDAR PAY RUN OUT Line Total:16,000.00$ 16,000$ -$ 16,000$ #DIV/0!
PART TOWN WIDE FUND (B) TOTAL .100 Personal 1,224,000.00$ -$ -$ 0.100 1,224,000$ 1,199,100$ 24,900$
PART TOWN WIDE FUND (B) TOTAL .101 Personal 30,400.00$ -$ -$ 0.101 30,400$ 30,400$ -$
PART TOWN WIDE FUND (B) TOTAL .102 Personal 1,500.00$ -$ -$ 0.102 1,500$ 1,500$ -$
PART TOWN WIDE FUND (B) TOTAL .110 Personal 17,500.00$ -$ -$ 0.110 17,500$ 16,500$ 1,000$
PART TOWN WIDE FUND (B) TOTAL .120 Personal 87,800.00$ -$ -$ 0.110 87,800$ 86,600$ 1,200$
PART TOWN WIDE FUND (B) TOTAL .150 RUN OUT 16,000.00$ -$ -$ 0.150 16,000$ -$ 16,000$
B Fund Total:1,377,200.00$ -$ -$ 1,377,200$ 1,334,100$ 43,100$ 3.2%
people vs. dept 1,376,316.50$
rounding 883.50$
27 DRAFT 4%2027 salary bdgt - 4.0 Prepared by Judy Drake
10/19/2026
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APPROPRIATION ACCOUNT AND POSITION TITLE
TENTATIVE
Base Rate
TENTATIVE
BUDGET
PRELIMINARY
BUDGET
ADOPTED
BUDGET 2027 bdgt 2026 bdgt diff % diff
Biweekly
Salary
26 pays
HIGHWAY FUND TOWN WIDE DA 2027 bdgt 2026 bdgt diff % diff
DA5130.100 MACHINERY staff + (25% mechs time)0.000%40,200.00$ 100 40,200$ 40,100$ 100$ 0.2%^ pw%
DA5130.102 MACHINERY (mech call in snow) O/T 9,000.00$ 102 9,000$ 9,000$ -$ 0.0%
DA5142.100 SNOW REMOVAL 9.00%120,690.00$ 154,530.00$ 100 120,690$ 116,010$ 4,680$ 4.0%^ pw%
DA5142.100 Snow - Shift Differential (26 wks @ 40 hrs)x3 2.25$ 7,020.00$ 7,020$ 7,020$ -$ 0.0%
DA5142.100 Percentage of fringe benefit time 10.00%26,820.00$ 26,820$ 25,000$ 1,820$ 7.3%^ pw%
DA5142.102 SNOW REMOVAL O/T 80,000.00$ 102 80,000$ 75,000$ 5,000$ 6.7%^
DA Fund.150 YEAR END CALENDAR PAY RUN OUT 2,500.00$ -$ -$ 0.150 2,500.00$ - 2,500$ #DIV/0!
HIGHWAY TOWN WIDE FUND (DA) TOTAL .100 Personal 194,730.00$ -$ -$ 286,230$ 272,130$ 11,600$ 4.3%
HIGHWAY TOWN WIDE FUND (DA) TOTAL .102 Personal 89,000.00$ -$ -$ 265,110.00
HIGHWAY TOWN WIDE FUND (DA) TOTAL .150 Personal 2,500.00$ -$ -$
DA Fund Total:286,230.00$ -$ -$
286,230.00$
HIGHWAY FUND PART TOWN DB
Deputy Highway Superintendent 47.71$ 100,436.80$
Sr. Heavy Equipment Mechanic 39.75$ 83,730.00$ % of 1,341,000.00$ RECHECK fringe check $1,341,000.00
Heavy Equipment Mechanic 36.89$ 76,981.20$ 0.25 0.25%A1620.101 3,353$ -$ 0.25%
Working Supervisor 39.75$ 82,930.00$ 4 4.0%A5132.101 53,640$ 8,717$ 4.00%
Working Supervisor 39.75$ 83,180.00$ 21 21.00%A7110.101 281,610$ 56,322$ 21.00%
Working Supervisor 39.75$ 83,180.00$ 0.25 0.25%A8540.101 3,353$ 4,694$ 0.25%
Working Supervisor 39.75$ 83,980.00$ 0.5 0.50%A8810.101 6,705$ 0.50%
Heavy Equipment Operator 36.89$ 78,231.20$ 18 18.0%F8340.101 241,380$ 40,230$ 18.00%
Heavy Equipment Operator 36.89$ 78,081.20$ 3 3.0%G8120.101 40,230$ 10,728$ 3.00%
Heavy Equipment Operator 36.89$ 77,681.20$ 20 20.0%DB5110.100 268,200$ 120,690$ 20.00%
Heavy Equipment Operator 36.89$ 76,981.20$ 12 12.0%DB5112.100 160,920$ 12.00%
Motor Equipment Operator w/ CDL- A 35.74$ 74,589.20$ 12 12.0%DB5140.100 160,920$ 12.00%
Motor Equipment Operator w/ CDL- A 35.49$ 73,819.20$ 0.00%DA5130.100 -$ 0.00%
Motor Equipment Operator w/ CDL- A 35.74$ 74,339.20$ 9 9.0%DA5142.100 120,690$ 26,820$ 9.00%
Motor Equipment Operator 33.57$ 70,075.60$ 10000.0%100.0%sub total:1,341,000$ 268,200$ 20%100.00%
Motor Equipment Operator 33.57$ 70,075.60$ DB5110.101 104,500$ 100.00%
Motor Equipment Operator 33.57$ 70,075.60$ DB5130.100 120,535$ 1,609,200$
Motor Equipment Operator 33.57$ 70,075.60$ 0.00%DA5130.100 40,200$ 1,609,200$
Motor Equipment Operator-33.32$ 69,305.60$ total fringe 268,200$ 1,609,200$
Laborer w/ CDL 30.82$ 64,355.60$ Total 1,874,435$ -$ grand total
Laborer w/ CDL 30.07$ 62,545.60$ 1,335,684.80$ 9,402.20$
Laborer 27.93$ 58,344.40$
Laborer 27.93$ 58,344.40$ overage from
Laborer -new for 2027 26.68$ 55,494.40$ DB 44.00%5,315.20$ rounding
DA 9.00%4,087.00$ deputy & mech
Laborer (40 hrs X 25 wks)24.50$ 24,500.00$ A 26.00%(3,816.80) deputy vbb
Laborer (40 hrs X 25 wks)24.50$ 24,500.00$ F 18.00%9,402.20$ should equal Y224
Laborer (40 hrs X 15 wks) 24.50$ 14,700.00$ G 3.00%should be $3000-5000
Laborer (40 hrs X 25 wks)24.50$ 24,500.00$ 100%
Total of all Employees:1,865,032.80$ -$ -$
HIGHWAY DB PERSONNEL BREAKOUT:1,341,000.00$ Line Total:Line Total:Line Total:2027 bdgt 2026 bdgt diff
DB5110.100 GENERAL REPAIRS 20.00%268,200.00$ DB5110.100 268,200.00$ 257,800.00$ 10,400$ 4.0%^ pw%
DB5110.101 GENERAL REPAIRS Depty HSup +vbb 100,436.80$ 104,500.00$ DB5110.101 104,500.00$ 100,300.00$ 4,200$ 4.2%
DB5110.102 GENERAL REPAIRS O/T 3,816.80$ 4,500.00$ DB5110.102 4,500.00$ 3,500.00$ 1,000$ 28.6%
DB5112.100 PERMANENT IMPROVEMENTS 12.00%160,920.00$ DB5112.100 160,920.00$ 154,680.00$ 6,240$ 4.0%^ pw%
DB5112.102 PERMANENT IMPROVEMENTS O/T 2,500.00$ DB5112.102 2,500.00$ 2,500.00$ -$ 0.0%
DB5130.100 MACHINERY BM & BW & long 120,535.00$ DB5130.100 120,535.00$ 120,348.10$ 187$ 0.2%
DB5130.102 MACHINERY w/o snow callins DA O/T 160,711.20$ 1,000.00$ DB5130.102 1,000.00$ 1,000.00$ -$ 0.0%
DB5140.100 BRUSH / WEEDS 12.00%160,920.00$ DB5140.100 160,920.00$ 154,680.00$ 6,240$ 4.0%^ pw%
DB5140.102 BRUSH / WEEDS O/T 2,500.00$ DB5140.102 2,500.00$ 1,000.00$ 1,500$ 150.0%
DB5140.110 BRUSH /WEED (PTO+ VBB+Long= 20%)268,200.00$ 120,690.00$ DB5140.110 120,690.00$ 112,500.00$ 8,190$ 7.3%^ pw%
20.00%
DB Fund.150 YEAR END CALENDAR PAY RUN OUT 45.00%12,000.00$
HIGHWAY FUND (DB) TOTAL .100 Personal 710,575.00$ -$ -$ 0.100 710,575.00$ 687,508.10 23,067$ 3.4%
HIGHWAY FUND (DB) TOTAL .101 Personal 104,500.00$ -$ -$ 0.101 104,500.00$ 100,300 4,200$ 4.2%
HIGHWAY FUND (DB) TOTAL .102 Personal 22,500.00$ -$ -$ 0.102 10,500.00$ 8,000 2,500$ 31.3%
HIGHWAY FUND (DB) TOTAL .110 Personal 120,690.00$ -$ -$ 0.110 120,690.00$ 112,500 8,190$ 7.3%
HIGHWAY FUND (DB) TOTAL .150 Personal 12,000.00$ -$ -$ 0.150 12,000.00$ - 12,000$ #DIV/0!
DB Fund Total:970,265.00$ -$ -$ 958,265.00$ 908,308$ 49,957$ 5.5%^ pw%
64.00%
27 DRAFT 4%2027 salary bdgt - 4.0 Prepared by Judy Drake
10/19/2026
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APPROPRIATION ACCOUNT AND POSITION TITLE
TENTATIVE
Base Rate
TENTATIVE
BUDGET
PRELIMINARY
BUDGET
ADOPTED
BUDGET 2027 bdgt 2026 bdgt diff % diff
Biweekly
Salary
26 pays
WATER FUND 2027 bdgt 2026 bdgt diff
F8310.100 WATER: ADMINISTRATION Line Total:65,000.00$ check 65,000$ 62,500$ 2,500$ 4.0%
Water/Sewer Maintenance Supervisor (50hrs/pay 1350)47.71$ 64,908.50$ 103,553.60$
99,736.80$
F8340.100 WATER: DISTRIBUTION Line Total:100,500.00$ 100,500$ 100,000$ 500$ 0.5%
SR. Engineering Technician (60% =24/hrs/wk =1248)-$ -$
Engineering Technician I 36.89$ 76,731.20$
Maintenance Supervisor (15% or 312 hrs)39.50$ 12,324.00$
Maintenance Worker (15% or 312 hrs)36.14$ 11,275.68$
Eng Tech - license stipend: 100,330.88$ -$
F8340.101 WATER: PWD EMPLOYEES Line Total:281,700.00$ 281,700$ 269,600$ 12,100$ 4.5%^ pw%
Percentage of PWD Employees hours 18.00%241,380.00$
Percentage of fringe benefit time 15.00%40,230.00$
281,610.00$
F8340.102 WATER: OVERTIME Line Total:13,000.00$ 13,000$ 12,000$ 1,000$ 8.3%
F Fund.150 YEAR END CALENDAR PAY RUN OUT Line Total:7,000.00$ 7,000$ -$ 7,000$ #DIV/0!NEW LINE
WATER FUND ( F ) TOTAL .100 Personal 165,500.00$ -$ -$ 0.100 165,500$ 162,500$ 3,000$ 1.8%
WATER FUND ( F ) TOTAL .101 Personal 281,700.00$ -$ -$ 0.101 281,700$ 269,600$ 12,100$ 4.5%
WATER FUND ( F ) TOTAL .102 Personal 13,000.00$ -$ -$ 0.102 13,000$ 12,000$ 1,000$ 8.3%
WATER FUND ( F ) TOTAL .150 Personal 7,000.00$ -$ -$ 0.150 7,000.00$ - 7,000$ #DIV/0!
F Fund Total:467,200.00$ -$ -$ 460,200$ 444,100$ 16,100$ 3.6%
people vs. dept 466,849.38$
rounding 350.62
SEWER FUND
G8110.100 SEWER: ADMINISTRATION Line Total:38,700.00$ 38,700.00$ 37,200.00 1,500.00$ 4.0%
Water/Sewer Maintenance Supervisor (30 hrs/pay 810)47.71$ 38,645.10$
G8120.100 SEWER: SANITARY SEWERS 98,900.00$ 98,900.00$ 100,500.00 (1,600.00)$ -1.6%
SR. Engineering Technician (40%- 16 hr/wk =832)-$ -$
Engineering Technician I 36.14$ 75,171.20$
Maintenance Supervisor (15% or 312 hrs)39.50$ 12,324.00$
Maintenance Worker (15% or 312 hrs)36.14$ 11,275.68$
Eng Tech - license stipend: CC- +.50 CEO 98,770.88$ -$
G8120.101 SEWER: PWD EMPLOYEES Line Total:51,200.00$ 51,200.00$ 48,700.00 2,500$ 5.1%^ pw%
Percentage of PWD Employees 3.00%40,230.00$
Percentage of fringe benefit time 4.00%10,728.00$
50,958.00$
G8120.102 SEWER: OVERTIME Line Total:6,000.00$ 6,000.00$ 6,000.00 -$ 0.0%
G Fund.150 YEAR END CALENDAR PAY RUN OUT Line Total:2,600.00$ 2,600$ -$ 2,600$ #DIV/0!NEW LINE
SEWER FUND ( G ) TOTAL .100 Personal 137,600.00$ -$ -$ 0.100 137,600.00$ 137,700.00$ (100.00)$ -0.1%
SEWER FUND ( G ) TOTAL .101 Personal 51,200.00$ -$ -$ 0.101 51,200.00$ 48,700.00$ 2,500$ 5.1%
SEWER FUND ( G ) TOTAL .102 Personal 6,000.00$ -$ -$ 0.102 6,000.00$ 6,000.00$ -$ 0.0%
SEWER FUND (G ) TOTAL .150 Personal 2,600.00$ -$ -$ 0.150 2,600.00$ - 2,600$ #DIV/0!
G Fund Total:197,400.00$ -$ -$ 194,800.00$ 192,400.00$ 2,400.00$ 1.2%
people vs. dept 196,973.98$
rounding 426.02$
GRAND TOTALS AS BUDGETED:
GRAND TOTAL FOR .100 Personal Service + (DB .110)4,833,970.00$ -$ -$ 0.100 4,833,970$ 4,702,898.10$ 131,071.90$ 2.8%
GRAND TOTAL FOR .101 Personal Service 950,970.00$ -$ -$ 0.101 950,970$ 907,510.00$ 43,460.00$ 5%
GRAND TOTAL FOR .102 Personal Service 176,200.00$ -$ -$ 0.102 164,200$ 147,200.00$ 17,000.00$ 12%
GRAND TOTAL FOR .103 Personal Service 63,000.00$ -$ -$ 0.103 63,000$ 48,430.00$ 14,570.00$ 30%
GRAND TOTAL FOR .110 Personal Service 53,700.00$ -$ -$ 0.110 53,700$ 42,300.00$ 11,400.00$ 27%
GRAND TOTAL FOR .120 Personal Service 87,800.00$ -$ -$ 0.120 87,800$ 86,600$ 1,200.00$ 1%
GRAND TOTAL FOR .150 Personal Service- year end runout 65,100.00$ -$ -$ 0.150 65,100$ -$ 65,100.00$ #DIV/0!
GRAND TOTAL :6,230,740.00$ -$ -$ TOTAL 6,218,740$ 5,934,938.10 283,801.90$ 4.8%
( - .102)6,054,540.00$ -$ w/o 102 6,054,540$ 5,787,738.10 266,801.90$ 4.6%
15,552.72$ 6,230,740.00$
27 DRAFT 4%2027 salary bdgt - 4.0 Prepared by Judy Drake
10/19/2026
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GTCMHIC JOB CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM WAGE SCALE
JOB CLASSIFICATION LISTING
104.50%104.00%
CLASS CIVIL SERVICE TITLE HIRING Rate
Step 1 -
1/1 after
Hire
Step 2 -
1/1 after
1st Anniv
Step 3
1/1 after
2nd Anniv
JOB RATE HIRING Rate
Step 1 -
1/1 after
Hire
Step 2 -
1/1 after
1st Anniv
Step 3
1/1 after
2nd Anniv
JOB RATE
steps %
raise / $
raise
rate for
Internal
promotions
rate for
Internal
promotions
% inc by step =3.3%3.2%3.1%% inc by step =3.3%3.2%3.1%
POSITIONS
54.622 56.805
E Executive Director *** (40)HOURLY 49.70$ 51.34$ 52.98$ 54.62$ 51.70$ 53.40$ 55.11$ 56.81$ 4.01%
40 HR Annual 103,384.74$ 106,793.02$ 110,201.31$ 113,609.60$ 107,529.97$ 111,074.91$ 114,619.86$ 118,164.80$ 4,555.20$
43.138 44.866
D Finance Manager*** (40)HOURLY 39.26$ 40.55$ 41.85$ 43.14$ 40.83$ 42.18$ 43.52$ 44.87$ 4.01%
Benefits Manager (37.5)40 HR Annual 81,655.39$ 84,347.33$ 87,039.26$ 89,731.20$ 84,929.94$ 87,729.82$ 90,529.71$ 93,329.60$ 3,598.40$
37.5 HR Annual 76,551.93$ 79,075.62$ 81,599.31$ 84,123.00$ 79,621.82$ 82,246.71$ 84,871.61$ 87,496.50$
41.142 42.786
C Clerk of the Board (40)HOURLY 37.44$ 38.67$ 39.91$ 41.14$ 38.94$ 40.22$ 41.51$ 42.79$ 4.01%
Sr. Benefits Specialist +40 HR Annual 77,869.79$ 80,436.93$ 83,004.06$ 85,571.20$ 80,992.91$ 83,663.01$ 86,333.10$ 89,003.20$ 3,432.00$
Account Manager +37.5 HR Annual 73,002.93$ 75,409.62$ 77,816.31$ 80,223.00$ 75,930.86$ 78,434.07$ 80,937.29$ 83,440.50$
Compliance Specialist+
35.885 37.326
B Benefits Specialist (40)HOURLY 32.66$ 33.74$ 34.81$ 35.89$ 33.97$ 35.09$ 36.21$ 37.33$ 4.01%
40 HR Annual 67,932.59$ 70,172.13$ 72,411.66$ 74,651.20$ 70,658.22$ 72,987.62$ 75,317.01$ 77,646.40$ 2,995.20$
37.5 HR Annual 63,686.81$ 65,786.37$ 67,885.94$ 69,985.50$ 66,242.09$ 68,425.89$ 70,609.70$ 72,793.50$
33.325 34.663
A Admin/Computer Assistant HOURLY 30.33$ 31.33$ 32.33$ 33.33$ 31.54$ 32.58$ 33.62$ 34.66$ 3.99%
40 HR Annual 63,087.02$ 65,166.82$ 67,246.61$ 69,326.40$ 65,604.45$ 67,767.23$ 69,930.02$ 72,092.80$ 2,766.40$
37.5 HR Annual 59,144.09$ 61,093.89$ 63,043.70$ 64,993.50$ 61,504.17$ 63,531.78$ 65,559.39$ 67,587.00$
*** Salaried position
+ future proposed positions
FINAL in 2026 Budget DRAFT in 2027 Budget
2026 SALARY SCALE 2027 SALARY SCALE
wage scale 26->27 DRAFT
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Item 3b
MEETING OF THE ITHACA TOWN BOARD
October 26, 2026
TB Resolution 2026 - : Acknowledge Greater Tompkins County Municipal Health
Insurance Consortium Wage Scale and Employee Wages for 2027
Whereas, the Town of Ithaca was established as the “Employer of Record” for the Greater
Tompkins County Municipal Health Insurance Consortium (Consortium); and
Whereas, on September 24, 2026, the Board of Directors of the Consortium approved of the 2027
budget which included the wages for the staff based on step increases for 2027; and
Whereas, on October 21, 2026, the Executive Committee of the Consortium approved of the 2027
Job Classification and Wage Scale with a 4.0% cost of living increase; now, therefore, be it
Resolved, the governing Town Board of the Town of Ithaca does hereby acknowledge the
Consortium’s 2027 wages as detailed in the Human Resources Office for payroll services and civil
service payroll certification.
Moved: Seconded:
Vote: ayes –
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DEPUTY TOWN SUPERVISOR
TOWN OF ITHACA
C.S. CLASSIFICATION EXEMPT
APPROVED TB 2/12/01
REVISED 2006/HR Mgr
DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: This is a major administrative position which aids the Town
Supervisor in the planning, supervising and directing the operation of the Town, and assumes the duties of the Town
Supervisor in his/her absence. Work is performed in accordance with the goals and policies of the Town Board and
Town Supervisor. This requires considerable exercise of independent judgment especially as it relates to the
administration of Town Law, General Municipal Law, Public Officers Law, Real Property Tax Law, and Town of Ithaca
local laws and ordinances. The incumbent shall also have such powers and perform such additional duties as are or
may be conferred or imposed upon them by law and such further duties as the Town Board may determine, not
inconsistent with the law. The Deputy Town Supervisor is a Town Officer and is appointed by the Town Supervisor as
described in Section 42 of Town Law. Attendance at several meetings, including evenings, is required. Does related
work as required.
TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES: (Including, but not limited to.)
Assumes the duties of the Town Supervisor in the absence of same;
Attends all Town Board Meetings;
Appointed to various boards and committees;
Performs a variety of executive and administrative functions associated with implementing the decisions of the Town
Board;
Aids in the preparation of meeting information for the Town Board by attending town department management meetings;
Advises on matters to come before the Town Board, such as, Records Management, Personnel, Planning;
Participates with ongoing negotiations of inter-municipal projects;
Provides assistance to any and all Town of Ithaca boards, committees and officials;
Provides leadership in maintaining good and effective public relations;
Assigns, reviews and evaluates the work of town staff as requested by the Town Supervisor;
Statutory duties related to fiscal functions;
Compiles reports and statistical information and research issues before the Town Board;
Composes correspondences and answers information requests.
FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:
Good administrative and supervisory skills, therefore, the ability to plan and supervise the work of others;
Ability to establish and maintain satisfactory working relationships with others including residents and board members;
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing;
Ability to follow and understand complex oral and written instructions;
Initiative; integrity; resourcefulness; good judgment;
Working ability to apply governmental budgetary principles and practices;
Ability to compose correspondences, reports and maintain records;
Ability to operate a personal computer;
Ability to maintain confidentiality;
Knowledge of municipal government desirable;
Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.
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DEPUTY TOWN SUPERVISOR (CONT.)
SPECIAL CONSIDERATION:
The Deputy Town Supervisor shall be appointed by the Town Supervisor to serve at the pleasure of the Town Supervisor.
If the office of Town Supervisor becomes vacant, the Deputy Town Supervisor in office at the time such vacancy occurs
shall continue to serve until the successor of such is appointed. If the Town Supervisor fails to appoint a Deputy within
five days after the establishment of the office or within five days after the vacancy occurs in the office, the Town Board
shall have power to appoint such Deputy Town Supervisor. It is desirable, but not mandatory, that the Deputy be another
Town Board member. However, if there is none willing to take the appointment then any elector of the Town could be
appointed to serve as Deputy Town Supervisor.
During the absence or inability of the Town Supervisor to act, or while the office of Town Supervisor is vacant, the Deputy
shall preside, when present, at the meetings of the Town Board. The Deputy shall be vested with all the powers and may
perform all the duties of the Town Supervisor under Town Law or any other law. However, the Deputy has no vote on the
Town Board unless the Deputy is also a Town Board Member and is entitled to a vote by virtue of that office. (Town Law,
Section 42).
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: EITHER:
(a) A Town Board Member; OR
(b) An elector of the Town of Ithaca AND graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered
four year college with a Bachelors degree in public or business administration or related field and at least two (2) years
of full time paid (or the equivalent part-time and or volunteer) experience in public or business administration, one year
of which must have been in a supervisory capacity; OR
(c) An elector of the Town of Ithaca AND graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered
two year college with an Associates degree in public or business administration or related field and at least four (4)
years of full time paid (or the equivalent part-time and or volunteer) experience in public or business administration,
two years of which must have been in a supervisory capacity; OR
(d) An elector of the Town of Ithaca AND graduation from High School or a High School equivalency diploma
with at least some additional college level business courses, specialized seminars or workshops, and at least six (6)
years of full time paid (or the equivalent part time and or volunteer) experience in public or business administration,
two years of which must have been in a supervisory capacity; OR
(e) An elector of the Town of Ithaca AND any equivalent combination of training and experience as described
in (a), (b), or (c) above.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
1. Must be an elector of the Town of Ithaca at the time of election and throughout the term of office.
(Town Law section 23.)
2. Take and subscribe the constitutional oath of office, and file such in the Town or County Clerk’s office before
assuming any duties. (Town Law section 25.)
3. Yearly subscribe and file Ethics Disclosure Statement related to Town of Ithaca Code of Ethics.
4. Execution and filing in the County Clerk’s office of an official undertaking - a bond guaranteeing the faithful
performance of the office, or approval of the Town Board of the procurement of a blanket undertaking. The Town
Board must approve the form, amount and the sureties on the undertaking.
Correspondence/jobdesc/DeputyTownSuper.doc
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Item 4
MEETING OF THE ITHACA TOWN BOARD
October 26, 2026
TB Resolution 2026 - : Establish Policy for Additional Compensation for the Deputy Town
Supervisor Position Effective November 1, 2026
Whereas, New York Town Law §42 authorizes the Town Board to establish compensation for the
Deputy Town Supervisor, which is not dependent on the Town Supervisor’s salary, and is in
addition to any salary received as a Town Board member; and
Whereas, the Town Board establishes a policy providing additional Town-funded compensation as
it recognizes the value of additional leadership, administrative support, continuity of government,
and succession planning, provided by a Deputy Town Supervisor who undertakes responsibilities
beyond those ordinarily performed as a Town Board member; and
Whereas, any additional compensation shall not automatically attach to the office of Deputy Town
Supervisor without separate Town Supervisor and Town Board authorization establishing the
additional annual salary and effective date; and
Whereas, the Town Board finds that an annual salary of $15,000, based on 2026 wage levels, is
reasonable compensation for an additional average commitment of six hours per week and
establishes that the annual salary shall be adjusted by the same cost-of-living percentage increase
approved for the Town Supervisor; now, therefore be it
Resolved, that the Town Board hereby authorizes additional compensation for the Deputy Town
Supervisor, effective November 1, 2026, at an annualized salary of $15,000, prorated accordingly
for November 1 through December 31, 2026, and payable through the Town's regular payroll
system; and be it further
Resolved, that beginning January 1, 2027, the annualized salary shall be adjusted by the same cost-
of-living percentage increase approved for the Town Supervisor, subject to the Town's annual
compensation budget process and is in addition to any salary received as a Town Board member;
and be it further
Resolved, that the Town Supervisor and Deputy Town Supervisor shall establish an annual flexible
work plan identifying meaningful additional responsibilities and priorities, subject to periodic
review, based on an average commitment of six hours per week; and be it further
Resolved, that appropriate Town officials are authorized to take the administrative steps necessary
to implement this resolution, subject to the availability of appropriated funds.
Moved: Seconded:
Vote:
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Item 6
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MEETING OF THE ITHACA TOWN BOARD
October 26, 2026
TB Resolution 2026 - : Consent Agenda
Resolved that the Town Board adopts the following Consent Agenda items:
a. Approval of Town Board Minutes
b. Town of Ithaca Abstract
c. Bolton Point Abstract
d. Approval of Holiday List
e. Approval of TownCloud Software program - Town Clerk
f. Approval of Designation and Sale of Surplus Equipment
g. Approve Sewer Exemption – 1496 Trumansburg Rd
h. Approve Sewer Exemption – 220 Stone Quarry Rd
i. Approval of a contract extension - MJ Engineering and Tompkins County - South
Hill Recreation Way Extension Project
j. Acknowledge receipt of Conservation Easement Annual Inspections
k. Approval of Budget Amendments/Transfers
Moved: Seconded:
Vote: ayes –
TB Resolution 2026 - a: Approval of Town Board Minutes
Resolved that the Town Board approves the draft minutes of October 5, 2026, as final with any
non-substantive changes made.
TB Resolution 2026 – b: Approval of Town of Ithaca Abstract 20 for FY 2026
Resolved that the Town Board approves payment of the following audited vouchers for the
amounts listed:
VOUCHER NOS. 2026 1023 - 1100
E SHORE DRIVE PEDESTRIAN COORIDOR 1,481.69
FIRE PROTECTION FUND 808,211.20
GENERAL FUND PART TOWN 10,416.30
GENERAL FUND TOWNWIDE 214218.97
HIGHWAY FUND PART TOWN 455,888.16
HIGHWAY TOWNWIDE 26,309.44
SEWER FUND 19,574.74
SOUTH HILL RECREATION WAY EXT 8,584.00
WATER FUND 28,289.33
Total 1,572,973.83
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Item 6
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TB Resolution 2026 - c: Approval of Bolton Point Abstract
Resolved that the Resolved that the Governing Town Board approves payment of the following
audited vouchers for the amounts listed:
Voucher Numbers: 389-439
Check Numbers: 22077-22127
Capital Impr/Repl Project $ 1,810.50
Operating Fund $ 83,769.55
TOTAL $ 85,580.05
TB Resolution 2026 - d: Acceptance of Floating Holidays for 2027.
Whereas, an annual poll is conducted of all Town Hall, Public Works Facility, SCLIWC and
GTCMHIC employees to determine their preference for next year’s floating holiday for each
location; now, therefore, be it
Resolved, the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca approves the Floating Holiday for 2027 for
Town Hall, Public Works Facility, SCLIWC and GTCMHIC staff as Friday, July 2, 2027, as
requested by a majority vote of the employees at each location.
TB Resolution 2026 – e: Approval of contract with TownCloud – Software – Town Clerk
Whereas the Town Clerk’s Department researched, compared and received quotes from four
companies to provide a software program to facilitate and improve meeting compilation, access
and management, and
Whereas TownCloud was the lowest responsible quote and permitted the Town Clerks Office to
test drive the software for 30 days, and
Whereas the Town Clerk’s Office believes the program will greatly improve the efficiency of
posting, accessing and closing legislative meetings and conferred with John Little, Director,
Information Technology, now, therefore be it
Resolved that the Town Board approves an agreement with TownCloud, PO Box 267, Bridgton,
ME, 04009 for a three year term beginning December 1, 2026, through November 30, 2029, at a
total cost of $7,650.00 (which includes a 15% discount for 3-yr vs 1 yr term) and authorizes John
Little, Information Technology, to execute said agreement.
TB Resolution 2026 – f: Sale of Surplus Items
Resolved, that the Town Board declares the following equipment to be surplus and no longer
needed and authorizes listing said equipment to the online municipal auction hosted by Auctions
International:
2015 Ford F-350 Super Crew (Fleet #67)
Leaf mulch Page 14
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Bark mulch
Drafting table
Titan Impact 440 Paint Sprayer
(14) mercury light bulbs
Obsolete Dewalt tools
(35) garage door remotes controls
TB Resolution 2026 - g: Authorization to Extend Contract - MJ Engineering and
Tompkins County - South Hill Recreation Way Extension Project (Burns Rd to Banks Rd)
Whereas, the Town of Ithaca has received financial assistance from Tompkins County under the
Tourism Capital Grant program for the purpose of funding concept level designs and cost
estimates for the South Hill Recreation Way Extension project (Burns Rd to Banks Rd), and
Whereas, the Town Board authorized the contract for engineering services with MJ Engineering,
Architecture, Landscape Architecture, and Land Surveying, P.C. (MJ) on January 26, 2026, and
Whereas, the contract with Tompkins County was signed on November 23, 2022, with an
original end date of October 31, 2026, and
Whereas, the contract with MJ was signed on January 30, 2026, with an original end date of
October 31, 2026, and
Whereas, the design work for this project has not been completed and Tompkins County and MJ
have provided contract amendment agreements to extend the contracts through December 31,
2026 (no changes to the cost), and be it further
Resolved, that the Town Board authorizes the execution by the Town Supervisor of the contract
amendments with Tompkins County and MJ to extend the contracts through December 31, 2026.
TB Resolution 2026 - h: Authorization for the Town Engineer to issue a Sewer Exemption
for 1469 Trumansburg Rd
Whereas a request from the owners of 1469 Trumansburg Road, TP 23.-1-26, for a Sewer
Exemption needed to replace a failed septic system for a single-family home, based upon the
estimated cost of $87,500 and difficulties in obtaining easements through neighboring parcel(s)
to the nearest sewer main, approximately 350+/- feet away, now, therefore, be it
Resolved, pursuant to Town Code Section 214-6, the Town Board finds the applicant has shown
unusual and extreme practical difficulties in connecting to municipal sewer for the reasons
conveyed by town staff and detailed in the request for the sewer exemption dated September 9,
2026, and be it further
Resolved, that the Town Board authorizes the Town Engineer to issue the Sewer Exemption as
stated above, subject to the consent of the Tompkins County Health Department.
TB Resolution 2026 - i: Authorization for the Town Engineer to issue a Sewer Exemption
for 220 Stone Quarry Rd Page 15
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Whereas a request from the owners of 220 Stone Quarry Road, TP 40.-2, for a Sewer Exemption
needed to replace a septic tank for a single-family home that has failed, due to the estimated cost
of $500,000 to connect to the nearest sewer main which is approximately 2,000+/- feet away, and
Resolved, pursuant to Town Code Section 214-6, the Town Board finds the applicant has shown
unusual and extreme practical difficulties in connecting to municipal sewer for the reasons
conveyed by town staff and detailed in the request for the sewer exemption dated October 13,
2026, and be it further
Resolved, that the Town Board authorizes the Town Engineer to issue the Sewer Exemption as
stated above, subject to the consent of the Tompkins County Health Department.
TB Resolution 2026 - j: Acknowledge receipt – Agricultural Conservation Easement
Annual Inspections
Resolved that the Town Board acknowledges receipt of the Annual Inspections of Conservation
Easements on: Laughing Goat Fiber Farm – 1485 Mecklenburg Rd; Indian Creek Farm – 1408
Trumansburg Rd; Maria Mendez – 471 Bostwick Rd; and C. Denise Scott-Porkorney – 282
Hayts Rd
TB Resolution 2026 - j: Approval of Budget Amendments/Transfers
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TB 2026-10-05 Pg. 1
MEETING OF THE ITHACA TOWN BOARD
October 5, 2026
MINUTES
Present: Board Members Eric Levine, Supervisor; Pamela Bleiwas, Rich DePaolo, Susie
Gutenberger, David McCune, Diana Sinton and Michelle E Wright
Management Team: Kelly Anderson, Finance; Judy Drake, Human Resources; Justin McNeal,
Engineering; Marty Moseley, Code Enforcement; CJ Randall, Planning; Paulette Rosa, Town
Clerk; Joe Slater, Public Works and Nate VanWhy, Attorney for the Town
1. Call to order and pledge of allegiance – Mr. Levine called the meeting to order at 5:30p.m.
2. Persons to be heard
Scott D’Vileskis: Expressed opposition to the proposed 2026 special tax assessment roles.
Alleged that in the previous year (2025), dozens of new water and sewer unit charges were
imposed without public notice or clear summary, resulting in charges ranging from $100 to $300
for ~50 homeowners, and $2,700 for 8.5 units added to his parcel. Noted that affected parcels
were largely unconnected to public utilities, creating duplicate billing alongside existing ad
valorem taxes. Requested a town audit, refunds for duplicate billings, and a comprehensive
revision of the 1998 water/sewer benefit formula (including Section 10 waiver provisions).
Michelle E Wright, Town Board Member: Shared introductory remarks for her first meeting.
Addressed national news regarding Cornell University and community safety following recent
tragedies. Suggested establishing a town- represented community working group with Cornell
(similar to Ithaca College working group) via TECOG leverage. Commended the clarity and
quality of the town personnel policy. (Attachment 1)
Item 5 was moved up to accommodate the Applicant team in attendance.
Consider approval of Concept and Location of Infrastructure – Southworks
Ms. Randall gave an overview of the progress of the project and the reviews already held on the
infrastructure placement and proposed eventual dedication to the Town.
The Project Team gave an overview of the project with detailed drawings.
The project comprises 130 housing units in the Town of Ithaca (part of a broader 230-unit
master plan across the City and Town, including 100 units in the City at Beacon
Gateway).
Requested Town dedication for Driveway 5 / Road B (proposed name: Ironwood Circle,
28 ft width with rotary/cul-de-sac) to serve current and future development phases (200+
additional units planned).
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TB 2026-10-05 Pg. 2
Detailed utility offset realignments for existing Ithaca College sewer mains and Bolton
Point transmission water mains required due to steep terrain grading, alongside town-
standard street lighting.
Mr. Slater noted that this has been before multiple committees and Boards and would have to be
built to Town standards to be accepted. This is concept and location only and it will come back
to the Board for acceptance, but this action allows them to move forward in other approval
processes.
TB Resolution 2026 -_063: Acceptance of the Concept and Locations of Public Utilities
(Water & Sewer) and Infrastructure (Roads & Streetlights) to be Dedicated to the Town in
Conjunction with the SouthWorks Woods Project
Whereas, the Town of Ithaca Planning Board has granted Preliminary Site Plan and Preliminary
Subdivision Approval for the SouthWorks Woods project located off NYS Route 96B/Danby
Road, in Town of Ithaca Planned Development Zone No.16. The SouthWorks Woods mixed-
income residential project comprises a 6.09-acre portion of the overall SouthWorks (formerly
Chain Works District) Redevelopment Project and involves the construction of eight residential
buildings with a total of 130 mixed-income apartments, including a community room, lounge,
fitness center, offices, maintenance areas, and storage. The Woods project also involves the
development of internal roads and infrastructure, a playground, sidewalks and path connections,
stormwater facilities, landscaping, outdoor lighting, parking, and other site improvements; and
Whereas, the project Owner, Shift Chainworks LLC, and Applicant, Beacon Communities, LLC
will extend existing potable water and sewer to the project; and will construct a road from the
project to Danby Road (Drive V) that will include streetlights to be designed and installed in
accordance with the Town’s Streetlight Policy; and
Whereas, the Owner/Applicants have requested and proposed dedication to the Town of Ithaca
the water and sewer extensions, which will require easements, along with Drive V and its
associated infrastructure; and
Whereas, all proposed dedications are shown on the drawing titled “Town Dedication Exhibit”
(Sheet C900), dated 07/27/2026, prepared by SWBR; and
Whereas, the Public Works Committee at their meetings on July 21, 2026 and September 15,
2026, respectively, reviewed the plans for the above improvements that are proposed to be
dedicated to the Town, and have found them generally acceptable, and recommended acceptance
by the Town Board; now, therefore be it
Resolved, that the Town Board hereby accepts the concept and location of the above-described
improvements, subject to the following conditions:
1. That the Final Subdivision Approval be granted by the Town of Ithaca Planning Board,
prior to the Town Board accepting the conveyance of said improvements and easements;
and
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2. That the specific surveyed locations, deeds, and abstracts showing good and marketable
title for the proposed improvements and easements be submitted in a form acceptable to
the Attorney for the Town, the Director of Public Works, the Director of Engineering,
and the Director of Planning, prior to dedication and acceptance of the improvements by
the Town Board; and
3. The proposed improvements to be dedicated to the Town are completed to the
satisfaction of the Director of Engineering, prior to the acceptance of the improvements
by the Town Board, which acceptance is in the Town Board’s discretion.
Moved: Susie Gutenberger Seconded: Rich DePaolo
Vote: ayes – Gutenberger, DePaolo, Sinton, Levine, and Wright
3. Public hearings and consideration of approval:
Mr. Levine opened the public hearings as a block and invited comment at each action. There
were no public comments made and the hearings were closed after the last associated action.
a. 2027 Elected Officials Salaries
Mr. Levine noted that increase for elected positions is the same as staff. In the past, the Deputy
Town Supervisor shared compensation of the Town Supervisor, and that is not the case this year
and it will be discussed later in the meeting.
Ms. Drake stated that the Deputy Town Supervisor is an appointed position, just as if we were
hiring a non-board member, so it is not included in this action, which is required at this time
under Town Law.
TB Resolution 2026 - 064: Approval of 2027 Proposed Elected Officials Salaries
Be it Resolved; the governing Town Board of the Town of Ithaca does hereby approve the below
proposed salaries for the elected officials for the year 2027:
TOWN SUPERVISOR $ 104,926.68 (Paid Biweekly)
(includes Town Supervisor pay and 100% percent of Supervisor’s Administrative
Function pay)
TOWN BOARD MEMBER (5) $ 19,199.66 Each (Paid Biweekly)
TOWN JUSTICE (2) $ 31,881.12 Each (Paid Biweekly)
Further Resolved, that the Town Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to publish the said
proposed salaries as required by Section 108 of the Town Law.
Moved: Rich DePaolo Seconded: Diana Sinton
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Vote: ayes – DePaolo, Sinton, Gutenberger, Levine and Wright
b. 2027 Assessment Rolls and Special Benefit Districts
Mr. DePaolo asked about the number of units, because he thought that number would be larger.
Ms. Anderson explained that the number is for those properties that have water and/or sewer
hooked up or available according to our Benefit Assessment Formula and the ad valorem are
those that do not have access, represented as the total of assessed value.
TB Resolution 2026 - 065: Adoption of the 2026 Assessment Rolls for Special Benefit Districts
and Special Benefit Areas for Tax Year 2027
Whereas, the Town Board held a properly published and posted public hearing October 5, 2026,
to consider approval of the 2026 Assessment Rolls for Special Benefit Districts and Special Benefit
Areas for the Town of Ithaca for Tax Year 2027; now, therefore, be it
Resolved, the Town Board approves and adopts the 2026 Assessment Rolls for the Special Benefit
Districts and Special Benefit Areas of the Town of Ithaca for Tax Year 2027 as follows:
Fire Protection District: Assessed Value - $1,782,334566
Water Improvement Benefit Area: Units Available & Connected – 7,740.79
Ad Valorem Water Improvement Benefit Area: Assessed Value - $678,992,381
Sewer Improvement Benefit Area: Units Available & Connected – 7,410.54
Ad Valorem Sewer Improvement Benefit Area: Assessed Value - $768,342,181
Moved: Michelle E Wright Seconded: Susie Gutenburger
Vote: ayes - Wright, Gutenberger, DePaolo, Levine, and Sinton
c. 2027 Sewer Rents
Mr. Levine noted that this is a 5% increase.
Mr. DePaolo explained that this quarterly fee is what finances operations and the unit fees are
what finance capital improvements at the plant and town infrastructure projects. He asked if
there was a chart of year-over-year percentage increases available, and Ms. Anderson responded
she could produce that.
TB Resolution 2026 - 066: Increasing Sewer Rents in all of the Town of Ithaca Sewer
Improvement Areas Effective November 15, 2026
Whereas, a properly published and posted public hearing was held by the Ithaca Town Board on
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October 5, 2026, regarding proposed increases to the sewer rents for all Town of Ithaca Sewer
Improvement Areas; and
Whereas, pursuant to the New York State Environmental Quality Review Act ("SEQRA") and its
implementing regulations at 6 NYCRR Part 617, it has been determined by the Town Board that
this is a Type II action consisting of "routine or continuing agency administration and
management, not including new programs or major reordering of priorities that may affect the
environment," and thus this action is not subject to review under SEQRA; now, therefore, be it
Resolved, that the Ithaca Town Board establishes and imposes the following:
(1) Effective November 15, 2026, there is hereby imposed a sewer rent payable by all users
connected to the Town-wide sewer system at a rate of $8.25 per 1,000 gallons of water
consumed.
In addition, and notwithstanding the foregoing rate structure, there shall be a minimum base charge
for regular quarterly bills sent on or after November 15, 2026, in the amount of $41.25, which
minimum charge is based on 5,000 gallons of usage, regardless of whether that amount is used.
Multiple housing and mobile home parks of over two dwelling units, using a master water meter,
will be computed as follows: The quarterly master water meter reading will be divided by the
number of dwelling units and the sewer rent charge will be figured on this number as if the unit
was individually metered. The sewer rent will then be multiplied by the number of units on the
master water meter, and this will be the billing rendered and the amount payable. If the calculation
of the water consumed per dwelling unit is less than the amount that would be permitted before
exceeding the minimum sewer rent set forth above, then the billing will be calculated by
multiplying the number of units served by the master water meter times the minimum sewer rent
set forth above.
In the event a property is connected to a public sewer, but is not connected to a water meter, the
sewer rent shall be based upon estimated water consumption as reasonably determined by the
Director of Public Works based upon recognized methods of estimating typical consumption for
the type of facility involved (e.g., gallons per day per bedroom).
Moved: Rich DePaolo Seconded: Eric Levine
Vote: ayes – DePaolo, Levine, Wright, DePaolo, and Gutenberger
d. 2027 Water Rate
Mr. Levine noted that this is also a 5% increase.
TB Resolution 2026 - 067: Increasing Water Rates Chargeable to Consumers of Water in
the Town of Ithaca
Whereas, a properly published and posted public hearing was held by the Ithaca Town Board on
October 5, 2026, regarding proposed increases to the water rate schedules for all Town of Ithaca
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Water Improvement Areas; and
Whereas, pursuant to the New York State Environmental Quality Review Act ("SEQRA") and its
implementing regulations at 6 NYCRR Part 617, it has been determined by the Town Board that
this is a Type II action constituting "routine or continuing agency administration and
management, not including new programs or major reordering of priorities that may affect the
environment," and thus not subject to review under SEQRA; now, therefore, be it
Resolved, that the Ithaca Town Board hereby establishes the following:
WATER RATE SCHEDULE
Effective November 15, 2026
The rate charged for water consumption shall be $10.93 per 1,000 gallons of water consumed.
The foregoing rate will be the rate charged for all regular quarterly bills sent on or after January
1, 2027 with a quarterly 5,000 gallon minimum charge of $54.65. Actual or base consumption
may occur prior to January 1, 2027.
Moved: Susie Gutenberger Seconded: Diana Sinton
Vote: ayes – Gutenberger, Sinton, DePaolo, Levine and Wright
4. Presentation of the Tentative 2027 Town of Ithaca Budget
Supervisor Levine presented the 2027 Tentative Town Budget. Total town expenditures are
projected to increase from ~$32M to ~$40M (a ~$7.5M increase).
Ms. Anderson went through a prepared presentation. (Attachment 2)
Key Fiscal Drivers & Tax Impact
• Ithaca Area Wastewater Treatment Facility Capital Expense: Approximately $6.0M
of the expenditure increase is dedicated to short-term critical wastewater plant repairs. This
amount will be long-term bonded and will NOT be collected via property tax levy.
• NYS Tax Cap Override: For the first time since the tax cap was instituted in 2012, the
Town expects to exceed the state tax cap (by ~$1.6M). Total property tax levy increase is
projected at 23.56%.
• City of Ithaca Fire Department Contract Surge: The property tax increase is driven
almost entirely (>94%) by the City of Ithaca Fire Department contract, which increased by
>40% (+$1.7M levy addition). Without the fire contract increase, tax impact on a typical
$300k home would be $18/year; with the fire tax, total tax impact is ~$315/year ($1.05 per
$1,000 assessed value).
• Root Cause of Fire Cost Surge: City of Ithaca controller audits revealed multi-year
underbudgeting and omission of retiree health insurance costs ($1.3M to $4.5M
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increase in City fire budget). 2027 reflects a 4- year financial reconciliation.
• Contract Negotiation & Mitigation: Board Member Rich highlighted successful
contract negotiations ensuring cost overruns above budgeted figures are billed at a
reduced 23.7% rate (based on 5-year call volume) rather than the standard 32.66%
assessed valuation rate.
• Ad Hoc Fire Committee: The Town is forming an Ad Hoc Committee on Fire &
Emergency Response, comprising of Supervisor Eric Levine, Board Members Susie
Gutenburger and Dave McCune, Town Clerk Paulette Rosa, and Finance Director Kelly
Anderson.
Set Public Hearing - Motion made by Ms. Gutenberg to set the public hearing regarding the
Preliminary 2027 Town Budget for the meeting on Monday, October 26, 2026, which begins at
4:30 p.m., seconded by Ms. Sinton; unanimous.
5. Consider approval of Concept and Location of Infrastructure – Southworks (moved)
6. Consent Agenda
TB Resolution 2026 - 068: Consent Agenda
Resolved that the Town Board adopts the following Consent Agenda items:
a. Approval of Town Board Minutes
b. Town of Ithaca Abstract
c. Bolton Point Abstract
d. Ratify appointment – Maintenance Worker – McDermot
e. Proclamation – Community Media Day
f. Approval of revised Petty Cash funds
g. Approval of Amendment to Municipal Cooperative Agreement – Health Consortium
h. Approval of Surplus Items and Auction
Moved: Rich DePaolo Seconded: Susie Gutenberger
Vote: ayes – DePaolo, Gutenberger, Levine, Sinton and Wright
TB Resolution 2026 - 068a: Approval of Town Board Minutes
Resolved that the Town Board approves the draft minutes of September 14 th and 26th, 2026, as
final with any non-substantive changes made.
TB Resolution 2026 – 068b: Approval of Town of Ithaca Abstract 19 for FY 2026
Resolved that the Town Board approves payment of the following audited vouchers for the
amounts listed:
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VOUCHER NOS. 2026 988 – 1022
General Fund Part Town 10,416.48
General Fund Townwide 137,024.07
Highway Fund Part Town 60,319.85
Highway Townwide 3,333.03
Sewer Fund 7,340.66
Trust & Agency 46,422.58
Water Fund 6,105.49
Total 270,962.16
TB Resolution 2026 - c: Approval of Bolton Point Abstract
TB Resolution 2026 - 068d: Ratify appointment of Maintenance Worker
Whereas there is a vacancy in the full-time position of Maintenance Worker for the Public Works
Department due to a promotion; and
Whereas the Interview Committee determined that Jonathan McDermott possesses the necessary
knowledge and skills to satisfactorily perform the duties of a Maintenance Worker; and
Whereas Joe Slater, Director of Public Works/ Highway Superintendent, appointed Jonathan
McDermott as Maintenance Worker effective October 26, 2026; now, therefore be it
Resolved the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca does hereby approve the appointment made by
the Director of Public Works/ Highway Superintendent of Jonathan McDermott as Maintenance
Worker, effective October 26, 2026; and be it further
Resolved the position is at 40 hours per week, at the hourly wage of $34.22, which is an estimated
annual salary of $71,177 across several account numbers, in Job Classification “IV”, with full time
benefits; and be it further
Resolved a mandatory twenty-six (26) week probationary period applies with no further action by
the Town Board if there is successful completion of the probationary period as determined by the
Director of Public Works/ Highway Superintendent.
TB Resolution 2026 - 068e: Recognition of Community Media Day, October 20, 2026
Whereas the sharing of ideas and information helps to build common understanding and common
values within a community; and
Whereas access to information in today’s media environment is critical for the healthy functioning
of our community; and
Whereas community media organizations provide a means for diverse communities to tell their
stories, hear each other’s stories, and create new stories together; and
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Whereas community media organizations provide information to the community that is not
covered by mainstream commercial media; and
Whereas community media organizations provide people with the skills necessary for the creation,
sharing, and consumption of knowledge and ideas through media; and
Whereas community media is an important resource for participating in local democratic policy
and processes; and
Whereas community media connects community organizations, schools, and local governments to
their constituents; and
Whereas in many communities, people are not aware of the diverse and valuable programming on
public, education, and government TV access channels or community radio channels; and
Whereas all Ithacans benefit from learning about, viewing, and helping to create media content by
and for the community; and
Whereas the PEGASYS Community Media Center and WRFI/Ithaca Community Radio play a
vital role in building our community by encouraging conversations about our common interests,
enriching discourse around policy issues, fostering understanding of local cultures, and sharing
information to improve our lives, now, therefore be it
Resolved that the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca recognizes October 20, 2026 as Community
Media Day within Ithaca and globally, and highlights its continued support of the PEGASYS
Community Media Center, the training available therein, and of the creation of programming that
is transmitted on Channel 13, 15 and 16 and WRFI/Ithaca Community Radio’s 88.1/89.7 FM.
TB Resolution 2026 - 068f: Approval of revised Petty Cash funds
Resolved that the Town Board approves the revised Petty Cash funds of $200 for the Town Clerks
drawer and the Taxes/Water & Sewer drawer.
TB Resolution 2026 - 068g: Approval of the 2027 Amendment to the Municipal
Cooperative Agreement for the Greater Tompkins County Municipal Health
Insurance Consortium (GTCMHIC)
Whereas, the Town of Ithaca is a Participant in the Greater Tompkins County Municipal Health
Insurance Consortium (the "Consortium"), a municipal cooperative organized under Article 47 of
the New York Insurance Law, and
Whereas, the municipal participants in the Consortium, including this body, have approved and
executed a certain Municipal Cooperation Agreement (the "Agreement"; effective date of October
1, 2010), and
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Whereas, Article 47 of the New York Insurance Law (the "Insurance Law") and the rules and
regulations of the New York State Department of Financial Services set forth certain requirements
for governance of municipal cooperatives that offer self-insured municipal cooperative health
insurance plans, and
Whereas, the Agreement sets forth in Section Q2 that continuation of the Consortium under the
terms and conditions of the Agreement, or any amendments or restatements thereto, shall be subject
to Board review and upon acceptance of any new Participant hereafter, and
Whereas, the Municipal Cooperative Agreement requires that amendments to the agreement be
presented to each participant for review and adopted by a majority vote by its municipal board, and
Whereas, the Town of Ithaca is in receipt of the proposed amended Agreement and has determined
that it is in the best interest of its constituents who are served by the Consortium to amend the
Agreement as set forth in the Amended Municipal Cooperative Agreement, now therefore be it
Resolved, that upon receipt and review of the amended Agreement, the Town of Ithaca approves at
a meeting of the governing body held on October 5, 2026 and authorizes the Town Supervisor to
sign the 2027 Amendment to the Municipal Cooperative Agreement (Effective 1.1.2027) of the
Greater Tompkins County Municipal Health Insurance Consortium as recommended by the
Consortium’s Board of Directors.
TB Resolution 2026 - 068f: 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, now, therefore be it
Resolved, that the Town Board declares the following equipment to be surplus and no longer
needed by the Town and authorizes the items to be placed in auction with the proceeds from the
sale going into the appropriate funds:
2017 Ford F-150 Super Crew (Fleet #19)
Rear light for replaced International road tractor
(2) Quarter fenders for replaced road tractor
Jr Pro Diagnostic Link computer
Tenco dump box support
Tractor trailer wide load signs
Sweeper Broom Wafers
Miller wielder – model 302 Airpack
7. Reports by Town Officials
a. October is Community Planning Month
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b. Tompkins County Elmira Road Emergency Shelter (former Rode Way Inn) Zoning Issue:
Mr. Moseley reported that Tompkins County is discussing a resolution asserting
immunity from local zoning using the Monroe Balancing Test. Once we receive that, we
will hold a public hearing on that determination. Both the type of use and the plan to have
pre-fabricated structures on site violate the Inlet Valley Overlay District regulations.
c. Deputy Town Supervisor compensation structure discussion: Mr. Levine gave the history,
saying that in the past, compensation was either none, because the duties were simply
chairing the meeting and signing checks in the supervisor’s absence; a more substantial
workload and paid by a separate salary budget line by the Town; and most recently, the
supervisor’s salary was split with 20% of that administrative portion of the salary paid to
the deputy.
This was discussed at the P&O Committee and comments solicited afterwards and the
consensus appears to be that the deputy town supervisor who is doing extra work above
and beyond town board member duties could be paid about $15k and a formal
commitment of a certain amount of hours worked.
Discussion followed with Mr. DePaolo relating his experience as deputy and the desire
for some flexibility in the description of the additional workload because we never know
what may need the focus at any given time.
Mr. Levine said he would be meeting with Ms. Gutenberger and present something to the
Town Board at the next meeting for consideration.
8. Correspondence
• Hook Place Stormwater Inquiry: Public Works conducted desktop and field reviews
regarding a City resident's stormwater complaint on Hook Place and confirmed no Town
tributary drainage contributes to the issue. A response was sent; inquiry closed.
Motion by Mr. DePaolo to adjourn, seconded by Ms. Gutenberger; unanimous.
Submitted by
Paulette Rosa
Town Clerk
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A M E N D M E N T
This AMENDMENT TO ORIGINAL AGREEMENT , made by and between the COUNTY OF
TOMPKINS , a municipal corporation of the State of New York, having offices in the 125 East Court Street, Ithaca,
New York 14850, hereinafter referred to as the “COUNTY" and Town of Ithaca, having offices at 215 North
Tioga Street, Ithaca, NY 14850, hereinafter referred to as the “CO NTRACTOR”.
W I T N E S S E T H:
Whereas, the COUNTY issued an Agreement for a Tourism Capital grant titled “South Hill Recreation
Way Feasibility Study” with the CONTRACTOR, and desires to amend that Agreement as outlined below.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the promises, covenants, and agreements contained herein, the
parties agree as follows:
1. The original term of this Agreement was from November 2, 2022 through October 31, 2026.
2. This amendment extends the original term from November 2, 2022 through December 31, 2026.
3. All other terms and conditions of the original Agreement remain in force.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the PARTIES hereto have executed this Agreement.
DATE:__________ __________________________________
County of Tompkins Authorized Signature
DATE:__________ __________________________________
CONTRACTOR Authorized Signature
_____________________________________________
CONTRACTOR Print Name
_____________________________________________
Title
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Amendment to Agreement
Town of Ithaca and MJ Engineering, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, and Land
Surveying, P.C.
Amendment No. 1
The Effective Date of this Amendment is: November 1, 2026
The Effective Date of original agreement is: January 30, 2026
Client: Town of Ithaca
Engineer / Contractor: MJ Engineering, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, and
Land Surveying, P.C.
Project Name: South Hill Recreation Way Extension – Burns Rd to Banks Rd
Nature of Amendment: Modification of time for rendering services
Description of Modifications: The Town of Ithaca requests a contract extension from
October 31, 2026 as written in the Engineering Services Agreement (Section 3), to
December 31, 2026.
The Town of Ithaca and MJ Engineering, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, and Land
Surveying, P.C. hereby agree to modify the above-referenced Agreement as set forth in the
Amendment. All provisions of the Agreement not modified by this or previous Amendments
remain in effect.
Town of Ithaca MJ Engineering, Architecture,
Landscape Architecture, and Land
Surveying, P.C.
By: _____________________________ By: _______________________________
Eric Levine Michael D. Panichelli, P.E.
Town Supervisor President
Date: _____________________________ Date: _______________________________
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Christopher Morse
220 Stone Quarry Rd
Ithaca NY 14850
10/13/2026
Town of Ithaca Public Works
114 Seven Mile Drive
Ithaca, NY 14850
RE: Request for Sewer Exemption for Single Family home at 220 Stone Quarry Rd, Ithaca NY
14850
We are requesting a sewer exemption for the Property located at 220 Stone Quarry Rd
Ithaca, NY 14850 owned by Christopher Morse and Xiaoxue Ma (Tax Map Parcel No 40.-1-2.
The residential home was built in 1976 with a concrete septic tank and pump chamber. A
gravity-fed sand filter and dispersion trench system was added in 2000 and the pump
removed. The current tank is leaking at the mid-seam, and we have spoken with the county
Health Department about installing a new 1000 gallon plastic tank.
Currently the Town of Ithaca sewer system does not service this property. The Municipal
sewer system is approximately 2000 linear feet from 220 Stone Quarry Rd and would
require an easement through neighboring parcels.
This is a single-family home on the property constructed in a location that would make any
future development unlikely nor do we have any interest in developing the property any
further. The steep rocky hill and narrow access to adjacent lots make it extremely di]icult
to build on. In addition to this, the cost of constructing over 2000 feet of new Municipal
sewer line to service one home with a very low probability of servicing any other future
homes would be extreme at approximately $250/ft. or {$500000}.
A solution for a replacement tank is under design and being submitted to the Tompkins
County Health department. The proposed repair is to decommission the existing failing
tanks, install a new plastic tank along the existing line and tie into the rest of the existing
gravity-fed system.
Respectfully Yours,
Christopher Morse
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DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING
215 N. Tioga Street, Ithaca NY 14850
607-273-1747
www.townithacany.gov
TO: TOWN BOARD MEMBERS
FROM: MICHAEL SMITH, SENIOR PLANNER
DATE: OCTOBER 5, 2026
RE: ANNUAL AGRICULTURAL CONSERVATION EASEMENT INSPECTIONS
- LAUGHING GOAT FIBER FARM – 1485 MECKLENBURG RD
- INDIAN CREEK FARM – 1408 TRUMANSBURG RD
- MARIA MENDEZ – 471 BOSTWICK RD
- C. DENISE SCOTT-POKORNEY – 282 HAYTS RD
Attached are copies of the completed Annual Monitoring & Inspection Reports for the Laughing Goat
Fiber Farm (Lisa & Gary Ferguson, Sheffield Road), Indian Creek Farm (Stephen Cummins, 1408
Trumansburg Road), 471 Bostwick Road with Maria Mendez, and 282 Hayts Road with C. Denise Scott-
Pokorney. The Town’s Policies and Procedures Manual for the Town of Ithaca Agricultural Land
Preservation Program and the easements require an annual inspection to be completed by the Town,
with the results reported to the Town Board. I conducted these site inspections between September 10th
and October 1st, and found all four properties to be in compliance with the terms of the easements.
Along with the attached Annual Monitoring & Inspection Forms, there are several photos of each
property and aerial maps with notes added. I have also included the farm brochure from Indian Creek
Farm, since it easily shows where all the crops and other uses are this year.
Copies of the reports were sent to all four landowners. The Indian Creek Farm report was also provided
to NYS Department of Agriculture & Markets, as required by the easement.
Please contact me at 273-1747 or email me at msmith@townithacany.gov if you have any questions.
Enc.
Horses at Scott-Pokorney Property
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Annual Monitoring & Inspection Report
Agricultural Conservation Easement
Town of Ithaca
Date of Visit: _______________
Easement Name: Current Landowner:
___________________________________ ____________________________________
Address/Location of Property: Address:
___________________________________ ____________________________________
___________________________________ ____________________________________
Tax Parcel No.(s): Phone #:
___________________________________ ____________________________________
Acres under CE: Other Contact Person:
___________________________________ ____________________________________
Was the landowner contacted prior to visit? _____ Yes _____ No
Has ownership changed since last inspection? _____ Yes _____ No
Was landowner consulted during visit? _____ Yes _____ No
Did landowner tour property also? _____ Yes _____ No
Description of Current Land Uses: _________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
Describe current Agricultural activities (and any changes since the last inspection): ___________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
List all man-made alterations made since the last inspection visit: _________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
Do all changes comply with the terms of the easement? _____ Yes _____ No
Comments: ____________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
09/10/2026
Agricultural - goat, alpaca and sheep farm for fiber
The easement property contains open fields, pastures, woods, low brush areas, and a barn.
There are also two camping/tent sites (picnic tables, fire pits, port-a-potty, and one tent platform)
located on the east side of the hedgerow and solar panels on the northern end of the property.
Open fields
have been cut or are in pasture this year. Portable electric animal fences/netting and
small movable animal shelters are located in various locations around the property. The field
south of the barn has permanent fencing along with water pipes and hydrants.
X
X
X
X
X
This property is in compliance with the conservation easement.
A camper has been set up
south of the permanent fencing near the access drive.
Ferguson Agricultural Conservation Easement Lisa & Gary Ferguson
East Side of Sheffield Road 1485 Mecklenburg Road
285' South of Mecklenburg Road Ithaca, NY 14850
28-1-1.3 607-273-9212
42.35 acres n/a
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List any observed natural alterations, or alterations beyond landowner’s control: _____________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
Other observations, comments, and recommendations: _________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
Describe any contact and discussions with landowner during visit: ________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
Reminders for next monitoring visit: ________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
Attach as needed maps, photos, and illustrations.
Name of Inspector (s): __________________________ ______________________________
Signature(s): __________________________ ______________________________
Town of Ithaca
215 North Tioga Street
Ithaca, NY 14850
(607) 273-1747
www.town.ithaca.ny.us
April 16, 2013
Several large
At the southwest corner of the property
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Michael Smith, Senior Planner
trees have fallen in the wooded area on the south end of the property.
by Sheffield Road, someone has been dumping sod, soil, and flower pot waste (see photo). The
landowner may wish to talk with the neighbors to make sure this does not continue.
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Ferguson Agricultural Conservation Easement – 09/10/2026 Annual Inspection - Photos
Photos taken by: Michael Smith, Senior Planner, Town of Ithaca
1 – looking south from northwest corner of property
along Sheffield Rd, including barn
3 – looking south between Sheffield Rd and the
permanent fencing, showing Willows
5 – looking southeast at mowed field, between
permanent fence and woods
2 – looking east from Sheffield Rd at west end of barn
and surrounding fields
4 – looking east along south end of permanent fence at
access drive and tree plantings
6 – looking at soil and yard waste dumped at the
southwest corner of the property
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Ferguson Agricultural Conservation Easement – 09/10/2026 Annual Inspection - Photos
Photos taken by: Michael Smith, Senior Planner, Town of Ithaca
7 – looking east within the woods at one of the large
trees that has fallen
9 – looking south from field at edge of woods and large
pile of rocks
11 – looking west from the hedgerow at the drive and
camper
8 – looking north from the southeast corner of the field
on the east side of the property
10 – looking north along east side of the hedgerow at
tent platform site
12 – looking north from the north end of the hedgerow
at the field with the barn and solar panels
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Annual Monitoring & Inspection Report
Agricultural Conservation Easement
Town of Ithaca
Date of Visit: _______________
Easement Name: Current Landowner:
___________________________________ ____________________________________
Address/Location of Property: Address:
___________________________________ ____________________________________
___________________________________ ____________________________________
Tax Parcel No.(s): Phone #:
___________________________________ ____________________________________
Acres under CE: Other Contact Person:
___________________________________ ____________________________________
Was the landowner contacted prior to visit? _____ Yes _____ No
Has ownership changed since last inspection? _____ Yes _____ No
Was landowner consulted during visit? _____ Yes _____ No
Did landowner tour property also? _____ Yes _____ No
Description of Current Land Uses: _________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
Describe current Agricultural activities (and any changes since the last inspection): ___________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
List all man-made alterations made since the last inspection visit: _________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
Do all changes comply with the terms of the easement? _____ Yes _____ No
Comments: ____________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
09/15/2026
X
X
X
X
U-pick fruits and vegetables, farm stand, fruit tree nursery,
woods, two residences, several supporting barns and sheds, parking areas and access drives,
material and equipment storage, and a playground.
Ag activities
include orchards, fruit and vegetable fields, fruit tree nursery fields, and the farm stand. Some
crops have been moved around the property, with additional crops located outside the easement
area on adjacent leased lands. Deer fencing surrounds almost the entire easement area and
adjacent leased areas.
None
X
This property is in compliance with the conservation easement.
Indian Creek Farm Conservation Easement Stephen T. Cummins
1408 Trumansburg Road 1408 Trumansburg Road
Ithaca, NY 14850
24.-1-25.21 607-227-6147
41.658 acres n/a
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List any observed natural alterations, or alterations beyond landowner’s control: _____________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
Other observations, comments, and recommendations: _________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
Describe any contact and discussions with landowner during visit: ________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
Reminders for next monitoring visit: ________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
Attach as needed maps, photos, and illustrations.
______________________________Name of Inspector (s): __________________________
________________________________________________________Signature(s):
Town of Ithaca
215 North Tioga Street
Ithaca, NY 14850
(607) 273-1747
www.townithacany.gov
September 11, 2024
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Michael Smith, Senior Planner
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Indian Creek Farm Agricultural Conservation Easement – 09/15/2026 Annual Inspection - Photos
Photos taken by: Michael Smith, Senior Planner, Town of Ithaca
1 – looking west at main farm stand building and
parking area
3 – looking west at entrance to orchards, example of
deer fence surrounding easement property
5 – looking west at main house
2 – looking east at u-pick flower field
4 – looking west at example of new art sculpture
6 – looking north at pear trees
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Indian Creek Farm Agricultural Conservation Easement – 09/15/2026 Annual Inspection - Photos
Photos taken by: Michael Smith, Senior Planner, Town of Ithaca
7 – looking north at platform in woods
9 – looking west in woods
11 – looking northeast at example of
treatment/management on Eastern Hemlock trees
8 – looking east at dry stream bed
10 – looking east at pond
12 – looking south at main farm stand building and
parking area
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How to be safe.
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it the farm in an unsafe manner.
Slow coion ie ae meuse your turn signal.If you miss the
entry,keep driving until it is safe to turn around.As you exit,check
carefully for traffic.Do not exit unless the road is clear.
\rHEBUS &(NOT!)WALKING THE HIGHWAY—You can
pe ceRoute:21be from town to the farm.The Boe 14 line ends
at the hospital,and wv ingon the highway is very dan;;.If you
must walk on the enwgo5 aedet traffic.”The stop to et back to
Ithaca is right in front of the farm.
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the bare ‘There are two working artioe Wineroam“the land.Their
instinct is to protect the farm.They might trot up to you and beg
for love or treats.Please just ignore them.They don't have the best
manners and don't know when to stop.We do not expect problems,but
please do share any concerns with us.
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Ghost Dogs Orchard
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Dwarves Orchard list.a)
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Row 1:Ashmead's Kernel
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Row 10:Williams’Pride e Sansa «Pristine
Row 11:Sansa «Ginger Gold
Row 12:Dayton e Jonamac «Autumn Crisp «Honeycrisp
Row 13:Rubinette «Empire e Honeycrisp
Row 14:Hudson's Golden Gem «Tsugaru «Fuji e Macoun
Row 15:Snowsweet«Fortune(red dot)«Northern Spy (yellow dot)
¢Liberty ¢Sweet Sixteen |7
Row 16:Fujie Prairie Spy (red dot)»Northern Spy «Spartan e Jonagold
Row 17:Golden Russet «Spies «Akane «(Ludacrisp coming soon)
Row 18:Honeycrisp
Row 19:A Mysterious Befuddlementof Pears and Quinces
«Lower Orchard «++Upper Orchard-
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ground!Too mean!How would you like to be bitten and thrown away?
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at the same time.The farmstand staff can show you which varieties
are ready for picking.
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Row 10:PEARS Juicy Jewel
Row 9:PEARS Flemish Beauty «Gem
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Row 7:APPLES Pink Lady «Enterprise «Goldrush «Pink Lady
Row 6:APPLES nett Smith
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Row 4:APPLES Evercrisp
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Row 7:Pixie Crunch
Row 6:CrimsonCrisp «Pixie Crunch
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How to pick apples &pears.
DO NOT PICK APPLES OR PEARS THAT YOU ARE NOT WILLING TO PURCHASE!
Use two hands!Hold the branch
steady with one hand and remove
the fruit by gently twisting it with
the other hand.
Please do NOT pick apples or pears
and toss them on the ground —
choose your fruit carefully and
treat it with love!|
Pears are usually best if they are
picked when they are hard and
allowed to soften off the tree.
Use two handsto pickfruit.
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How to pick peaches.
DO NOT PICK PEACHES THAT YOU ARE NOT WILLING TO PURCHASE!
Use two hands!Hold the branch steady with one hand and remove the
fruit by gently twisting it with the other hand.Do not take a bite and discard!
Lookfor fruit that is full color,
golden or pink.Do not pick fruit
that is showing any green.Full-
colored fruit will soften in a day
or two on your counter.
Please do not squeeze the fruit.
This will damage it.Just look for
the ripe,peachycolor.
Please do NOT pick peaches and
toss them.Peaches are precious!
How to pick vegetables.
DO NOT PICK PRODUCE THAT YOU ARE NOT WILLING TO PURCHASE!
We charge the sameprice per pound for tomatoes,sweet peppers,hot
peppers,and eggplants.Feel free to mix them up in your basket!
Please do NOT pick produce
before it is mature.No baby
eggplant!See illustration and
use common sense.Pretty much
everyone knows what a baby
vegetable looks like.If not sure,
don't pick it!
Please treat the plants gently.
Hold the plant steady with one
hand and remove the vegetable
with the other hand to avoid
tearing off branches or uprooting
the whole plant. “24 esNG.
Allow produceto “size up”before picking!
How to pick flowers.
DO NOT PICK FLOWERS THAT YOU ARE NOT WILLING TO PURCHASE!
Use scissors.Do not tear flowers from the plant with yourbare hands.
You can find a stash of scissors in the corner of the field.If they are all
gone,ask at the stand.Please return the scissors!
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November if treated kindly.
Use walkwaysin the field and do not
leave children unattended.
Vases are for sale at the stand.
We charge by the handfulor jarful-
not armful!You will get more in your
handful if you remove leaves as you
pick.
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Annual Monitoring & Inspection Report
Agricultural Conservation Easement
Town of Ithaca
Date of Visit: _______________
Easement Name: Current Landowner:
___________________________________ ____________________________________
Address/Location of Property: Address:
___________________________________ ____________________________________
___________________________________ ____________________________________
Tax Parcel No.(s): Phone #:
___________________________________ ____________________________________
Acres under CE: Other Contact Person:
___________________________________ ____________________________________
Was the landowner contacted prior to visit? _____ Yes _____ No
Has ownership changed since last inspection? _____ Yes _____ No
Was landowner consulted during visit? _____ Yes _____ No
Did landowner tour property also? _____ Yes _____ No
Description of Current Land Uses: _________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
Describe current Agricultural activities (and any changes since the last inspection): ___________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
List all man-made alterations made since the last inspection visit: _________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
Do all changes comply with the terms of the easement? _____ Yes _____ No
Comments: ____________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
09/22/2026
X
X
X
X
Approximately 12 acres of the property is being leased to
ForEverGreen Farms to grow spruce trees for landscaping. The remainder of the property is
open fields and woods. There is also a residence, garage, and shed located in the Farmstead
Area.
Approximately 12 acres of the property is being leased to grow spruce trees, which are supplied
landscapers and wholesalers with the large balled and burlapped trees. The open field along
the driveway has been mowed/cut this year.
None
X
This property is in compliance with the conservation easement.
Mallon Agricultural Conservation Easement Maria Mendez
471 Bostwick Road 471 Bostwick Road
Ithaca, NY 14850
32.-2-2.2 607-279-0394
52.52
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List any observed natural alterations, or alterations beyond landowner’s control: _____________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
Other observations, comments, and recommendations: _________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
Describe any contact and discussions with landowner during visit: ________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
Reminders for next monitoring visit: ________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
Attach as needed maps, photos, and illustrations.
______________________________Name of Inspector (s): __________________________
________________________________________________________Signature(s):
Town of Ithaca
215 North Tioga Street
Ithaca, NY 14850
(607) 273-1747
www.townithacany.gov
September 27, 2024
None
None
None
None
Michael Smith, Senior Planner
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Mendez Agricultural Conservation Easement – 09/22/2026 Annual Inspection - Photos
Photos taken by: Michael Smith, Senior Planner, Town of Ithaca
1 – looking south at house
3 – looking north at driveway and open field from
parking area
5 – looking at old tractor tires in woods
2 – looking southwest at garage
4 – looking west along northern property boundary in
woods
6 – looking south at western property boundary in
woods, including old stone pile
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Mendez Agricultural Conservation Easement – 09/22/2026 Annual Inspection - Photos
Photos taken by: Michael Smith, Senior Planner, Town of Ithaca
7 – looking south at stream in woods
9 – looking west in woods
11 – looking west at field of Spruce trees
8 – looking east at path in woods along the southern
property boundary
10 – looking west at field of Spruce trees
12 – looking south at access lane with Spruce trees on
the left
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Annual Monitoring & Inspection Report
Agricultural Conservation Easement
Town of Ithaca
Date of Visit: _______________
Easement Name: Tax Parcel No.(s):
___________________________________ ____________________________________
Address/Location of Property: Acres under CE:
___________________________________ ____________________________________
___________________________________
Current Landowner: Other Contact Person:
___________________________________ ____________________________________
Mailing Address: Mailing Address:
___________________________________ ____________________________________
___________________________________ ____________________________________
Phone #: Phone #:
___________________________________ ____________________________________
Email: Email:
___________________________________ ____________________________________
Was the landowner contacted prior to visit? _____ Yes _____ No
Has ownership changed since last inspection? _____ Yes _____ No
Was landowner consulted during visit? _____ Yes _____ No
Did landowner tour property also? _____ Yes _____ No
Description of Current Land Uses: _________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
Describe current Agricultural activities (and any changes since the last inspection): ___________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
List all man-made alterations made since the last inspection visit: _________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________ Page 76
Do all changes comply with the terms of the easement? _____ Yes _____ No
Comments: ____________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
List any observed natural alterations, or alterations beyond landowner’s control: _____________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
Other observations, comments, and recommendations: _________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
Describe any contact and discussions with landowner during visit: ________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
Reminders for next monitoring visit: ________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
Attach as needed maps, photos, and illustrations.
Name of Inspector (s): __________________________ ______________________________
Signature(s): __________________________ ______________________________
Town of Ithaca
215 North Tioga Street
Ithaca, NY 14850
(607) 273-1747
www.townithacany.gov
October 24, 2024
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Scott-Pokorney Agricultural Conservation Easement – 10/01/2026 Annual Inspection - Photos
Photos taken by: Michael Smith, Senior Planner, Town of Ithaca
1 – looking south at house
3 – looking east at open field, just north of hedgerow
5 – looking south at trail in woods from north west
corner of the property
2 – looking northwest at pasture and run-in shed
4 – looking southeast at open field
6 – looking south at trail in woods along the eastern
property boundary
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Scott-Pokorney Agricultural Conservation Easement – 10/01/2026 Annual Inspection - Photos
Photos taken by: Michael Smith, Senior Planner, Town of Ithaca
7 – looking north at open field
9 – looking southeast in open field at area neighbor is
using for pasture
11 – looking southwest at horse barn and pasture
8 – looking south in open field at area neighbor is
using for cows, a donkey and chickens
10 – looking west at open field and hedgerows
12 – looking north at pasture and run-in shed
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October 2, 2026
Mr. and Mrs. Cassaniti
40 Woodlane Rd
Ithaca, NY 14850
RE: SAFETY STUDY
NY-79 AT PINE TREE ROAD
TOWN OF ITHACA
Dear Mr. and Mrs. Cassaniti:
This is in further response to yourphonecall requestinga safety study at the intersection of NY-79
(Slaterville Rd) at Pine Tree Rd in the Town of Ithaca. New York State Department of Transportation
(NYSDOT) safety staff have completed their review.
Based on this investigation, NYSDOT determined that a three-color signal is not appropriateat this
time. However, as a result of this study, NYSDOT will implement vegetation removal along NY-79,
intersection sign upgrades, and installation of new reflective backplates on the existing overhead
flashing signal heads to enhance the overall safety of the intersection.
Your interest in transportation safety is greatly appreciated. If you have any questions, please contact
Branden Lebbon at our officeat (315) 428-4380.
Very truly yours,
Scott R. Bates, P.E., PTOE
Regional Traffic Engineer
CC: John Hunt, Tompkins County Legislator, District 12
Paulette Rosa, Town Clerk, Town of Ithaca
Nicholas Ensign, Highway Director, Tompkins County Highway Department
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