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HomeMy WebLinkAbout8.15.2005 Minutes.pdf Minutes of Regular Meeting August 15, 2005 Village of Cayuga Heights Board of Trustees Meeting called to Order at 7:00 p.m. Present: Mayor Lynn, Trustees, Antil, Collyer, McNeil, Mount, Staley, and Attorney Tyler, Police Chief Lansing, Treasurer Silber, Supt. Cross, Supv. Quick Absent: Clerk Manning, Fire Supt. Tamborelle Others: Ruth Shulman, Kendal Stead, Donna Warren, Sarah Hatcher, Linda Bors, Ronald Bors, Diane Ackerman, Charlene Miller, Frank Miller, William L…., Georg Jander, Cory Greene, Rob Colbert, David Fernandez, Bob Wasserman, Marilyn Wasserman, Sondra Brooks, Robert Burgdorf, Michael Moore, Jim Warren, Bryan Warren, Thomas Schickel. ********************************************************************** Mayor Lynn then convened the Meeting of the Planning Board, introduced the Board Members to the public and opened the Public Hearing regarding the Warren Real Estate’s plans for a proposed new building at 828-830 Hanshaw Road, and stated that the Hearing was for the public to make comments and take their own notes, and for the Board and Mr.Warren to respond to the comments. Supt. Cross gave a quick review of the proposal by Warren Real Estate and the public was invited to pose questions and/or concerns regarding Warren’s plan. First was a letter written by Verna Brummett of 2107 North Triphammer Road (who could not appear due to a death in her family), which letter was read by Linda Bors. Noted that there were four concerns expressed by Ms. Brummett and that the public agreed that those were their same concerns. There was much discussion on the changes to be made to the property and that the public was genuinely concerned about light pollution, traffic flow, and removal of trees and vegetative growth near the small stream at the rear and side of the property causing drainage and barrier problems. Concern was also expressed about the safety of vehicles re-entering Hanshaw and North Triphammer Road from Warren Real Estate premises. Chief Lansing then was questioned as to what his opinion of an additional driveway on North Triphammer would cause as far as traffic and possible accidents. He stated his belief was that cars would be exiting the driveway and would be cutting across two lanes of traffic. The general agreement of the Officers in his Department was that they would like to see a driveway exiting only to the north, and that the driveway to be sufficient width to allow for fire equipment to enter in an emergency. A lot of discussion ensued over the driveway and shrubbery. Corey Greene then was enlisted to answer questions as he had performed a site distance evaluation based on the site and speeds on the roads surrounding the area. He was also questioned regarding the traffic on the road and the driveway to be built and what impact it would have on the existing traffic. Attorney Tyler questioned site distance versus moving from driveway site distance. Green stated that his evaluation was based solely on stopping distance, vehicles, drivers and speed, which is a requirement by Department of Transportation. Some of the Public felt a traffic light would be needed to control the additional traffic which will be caused by this new building. Much discussion ensued regarding the removal of trees and brush. The public felt that is would cause additional water runoff to the neighboring properties and that catch basins should be added to the plan. The public was concerned about additional light pollution, but was assured by Mr. Warren that the lighting on the new building would be the same as on the his present building, and that those lights were shielded to prevent any lights shining into the neighboring properties. Supt. Cross spoke on behalf of the Fire Supt. Tamborelle, and said that the fire department shares a concern about the driveway, but from the fire protection point of view, he was not opposed to restrictions on turning, but need full access area for turning with restricting width of opening…there needs to be a wide curb cut for ingress and egress for his safety equipment. The plan submitted at present does not allow adequate flow for a safety vehicle’s ingress or egress, as Mr. Cross suggested. Supt. Cross spoke on behalf of former Mayor Anderson. Mayor Anderson recalled that when the brick house lot was subdivided into two lots that there were to be some restrictions placed of no driveway to be put on North Triphammer Road. Supt. Cross also stated that after he had researched this fact, it was found that no actual conditions were placed on the subdivision approval. Public discussion of the stream and flow at times may cause drainage or wet areas in neighboring yards. Supt. Cross indicated that this is being reviewed. Dave Fernandez of Cayuga Landscape was introduced and stated that he had reviewed the trees and vegatation in question and that most of the areas the Public is concerned about will not change a bit along the current parking lot. The grove of trees and buffer strip by Brummett’s property will change. They will try to save whatever trees and shrubs that can be saved, but some would have to be trimmed, or removed and replaced with lower growing, deer resistant evergreens and shrubs. This evergreen hedge is very important to conceal cars, in the parking area, but will not block traffic views when entering or leaving the property. Thomas Schickel was introduced and gave a short description of the new building, including its size, and stated that it is within the zoning restrictions and regulations of the Village. The new building will be very similar to the present Warren Real Estate Building. Mayor Lynn then called the Public Hearing to be adjourned and continued to the next meeting in September. He stated that there were many important comments, questions, and suggestions and asked that Mr. Warren review them for the next meeting. Mayor Lynn thanked all of the people for coming to the hearing. At 8:40 p.m. the Public Hearing was Adjourned to September 19, 2005 meeting at 7:00 p.m. Motion by Attorney Tyler Second by Supt. Cross A further meeting notice will be published and discussion will be continued at the September 19th meeting. **************************************************************************** The Planning Board then convened to hear the presentation by Verizon for a cell phone tower. Robert Burgdorf gave an overall explanation of how the cell tower works to create a network and what was planned for the tower to be placed on Pleasant Grove Road. He stated that this will be a so-called dominant server and that all towers are built for co-location to be shared with other telephone companies. The fence around the tower will be kept as low and small as is possible so as not to stand out when seen by the public. Supt. Cross stated that Cingular is close to making an application to the DPW site and that they are making a review and will give feedback to the Village prior to the next Board Meeting. Collyer questioned whether this tower would be compatible with 911? Verizon stated that they will work with the County and Village so that it can be worked into their plan for the new tower. Chief Lansing stated that the 911 system may not work with the tower without a booster being added, but he will continue to look into the matter. Discussion was had about how the public would be informed of a Public Hearing regarding Verizon’s proposal for a cell tower. Silber stated that he can put it on the web page; Supt. Cross stated that all public within a 200 feet radius is notified; Attorney Tyler stated that it would be advertised. A motion was made to hold a public hearing on September 19, 2005, at 7:00 p.m. to discuss Verizon’s cell tower plan, which was closed at 9:10 p.m. Motion by Trustee Antil Seconded by Trustee McNeil Trustees Antil, McNeil, Staley, Mount, and Collyer voted yes. ***************************************************** At 9:12 p.m. Mayor Lynn called the meeting of the Trustees to Order. The first order of business was the approval of the Minutes of July 18, 2005. Motion by Trustee Antil Seconded by Trustee McNeil Move to approve the minutes of July 18, 2005. Trustees Antil, Collyer, McNeil, Mount, and Staley voted YES. ***************************************************** Report of Treasurer – Treasurer Silber presented his report. Motion to pass Resolution 6151 to approve year end transfers effective 5/31/05. Motion by Trustee Collyer Seconded by Trustee Staley Trustees Antil, Collyer, McNeil, Mount, and Staley voted YES. ****************************************************** Move to pass Resolution 6152 to approve the transfers dated 8/15/05 as listed on the Treasurer’s report. Motion by Trustee McNeil Seconded by Trustee Antil Trustees Antil, Collyer, McNeil, Mount, and Staley voted YES. ****************************************************** Move to pass Resolution 6153 to approve Abstract of Vouchers as presented by the Treasurer. Motion by Trustee Antil Seconded by Trustee Staley Trustees Antil, Collyer, McNeil, Mount, and Staley voted Yes. ***************************************************** There was some discussion regarding the procedure of sale of surplus equipment at auction, among the Trustees, the Engineer and Mr. Cross. Move to pass Resolution 6154 authorizing the D.PW. to purchase a new backhoe. Motion by Trustee McNeil Seconded by Trustee Antil Trustees Antil, Collyer, McNeil, Mount, and Staley voted Yes. ***************************************************** Move to pass Resolution 6156 authorizing the D.P.W. to purchase a skid steer. Motion by Trustee McNeil Seconded by Trustee Staley Trustees Antil, Collyer, McNeil, Mount, and Staley voted Yes. ***************************************************** Report of Police Chief – Report is on file. Chief stated that he will hold off on the 911 presentation until next meeting. Motion to accept Police Chief Report by Trustee McNeil Seconded by Trustee Antil Trustees Antil, Collyer, McNeil, Mount, and Staley voted Yes. ***************************************************** Report of Clerk – There was no report of Clerk due to her absence. **************************************************************************** Report of DPW – Report is on file. General review of report given by Ed Quick regarding road repairs. Motion to accept DPW Report by Trustee McNeil Seconded by Trustee Antil Trustees Antil, Collyer, McNeil, Mount, and Staley voted Yes. ***************************************************** Report of Mayor – Report is on file. Mayor Lynn reported that he was looking into a veteran’s assessment credit on real property taxes and what effect it will have on the tax rate. Attorney Tyler stated that “veteran” would need to be defined. This was set aside for advisement to be put on next month’s calendar. Mayor Lynn reported that there are two vacancies, one in Environmental Management and he will speak with Ted Huller (lives on Sheldon Road) to see if he is interested in filling this position; and one in Water Resources, which the Board is asked to try to think of someone to fill this vacancy. **************************************************************************** There being no further business: Motion to adjourn made by Trustee McNeil Seconded by Trustee Staley Trustees Antil, Collyer, McNeil, Mount, and Staley voted Yes. The meeting was adjourned at 10:20 p.m. by Mayor Lynn.