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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12.18.2006 Minutes.pdf 1 Minutes of the Board of Trustees December 18, 2006 Village of Cayuga Heights Meeting of the Board of Trustees Present: Mayor Lynn, Trustees Antil, Bisogni, Collyer, Kaplan, Mount, Staley, Attorney Tyler, Police Chief Lansing, Fire Supt. Tamborelle, Treasurer Silber, Jeff Frisbie Absent: Supt. Cross Others Present: Dick Agard, Ann Ashman, Curt Ashman, Rob Medeiros, Katrina Medeiros, Paul Tavelli, Larry Fabbroni, Caroline Rusten, Jeff Rusten, J. Virgilio, Randy Marcus, Mark Mecenas. At 7:00 P.M., the meeting of the Planning Board was called to order regarding the Upland Road Estates Subdivision. Zoning Officer (Z.O.) Cross gave the Board a brief outline of the timeline up to this point. Mark Macenas presented an informal sketch plan presentation during the summer, and was told by the Planning Board to draft something formal to present. The process is to look at the formal preliminary presentation which will be presented tonight. No action will be taken tonight, as the next step is a Public Hearing to hear and address comments of the public. Z.O. Cross then introduced Larry Fabbroni, Engineer for the project, who made a presentation to the Board. A copy of both Z.O. Cross’s report and a copy of the plan will be available in the Clerk’s office for public inspection, and will be filed with these minutes. After Mr. Fabbroni’s presentation, Mark Macenas addressed the Board and answered their questions. Among other discussion, Trustee Mount expressed her concern about the style and size of the houses that will be built. She felt that it is important to keep the homes in the same style as the other homes in the neighborhood. Mr. Macenas said that the owner of the lot can build a house to his desire and as long as it is suitable to the size of the lot. One of the lots shown on the Plan map does not meet all the requirements of a “buildable” lot under zoning. Mr. Cross’s suggested that perhaps the Planning Board could waive the deficiency as part of its approval process. However, Attorney Tyler thought that particular situation would be a ZBA issue to resolve. Z.O. Cross explained that the developer (Macenas) has proposed to meed the NUYSDEC stormwater management requirements by dedicating “lot 9” to provide the facilities for this function. The Public Hearing will provide a layer of understanding for the public so they can understand how the stormwater issue will work. Motion by Trustee Bisogni Seconded by Trustee Antil Move to pass Resolution 6233 to hold a Public Hearing of the Planning Board on January 16, 2007 at 7:00 P.M. at the Cayuga Heights Fire Station on the request by Mark Macenas (owner/agent) to subdivide approximately 6 acres of land (tax parcel 10.-4-9.1 and part of 10.-4-1.2) with frontage along E. Upland Road, into 8 residential building lots. Trustees Antil, Bisogni, Collyer, Kaplan, and Mount voted YES. 2 Z.O. Cross will have a copy of the SEQR long form available at the Public Hearing, and the Board will set up a time to complete the form. Motion by Trustee Antil Seconded by Trustee Bisogni Move to close the meeting of the Planning Board at 8:05 P.M. Trustees Antil, Bisogni, Collyer, Kaplan, and Mount voted YES. *********************************************************************** The December meeting of the Board of Trustees was opened at 8:06 P.M. The Minutes of November 20, 2006 were presented for approval. Motion by Trustee Bisogni Seconded by Trustee Collyer Move to pass Resolution 6234 approving the Minutes of November 20. 2006 with minor corrections. Trustees Bisogni, Collyer, Kaplan, and Mount voted YES. Trustee Antil ABSTAINED. Privilege of the Floor – No one wished to speak at the Privilege of the Floor. *********************************************************************** Report of the Mayor Mayor Lynn introduced David Call, the Village Forester, to speak on his recommendations for Long Range Plan for Village Trees (report to be attached to these minutes). Basically, Mr. Call recommended that the Village take a proactive approach to its aging trees. As the Village has aged, its trees have also grown old and are in need or repair or, in some cases, replacement. A 3-step plan was proposed: 1. Inventory and Locate,; 2. Seek Expert Advice; and 3. Tree Replacement. The immediate question was whether the Village can number the trees so they are easily identifiable. Mayor Lynn asked Jeff Frisbie to look into this. The Mayor will talk to Mayor Carolyn Peterson of the City of Ithaca to talk to the City Forester/Arborist. The Board thanked Mr. Call for his input. Mayor Lynn informed the Board that we need to address the Consent Order timetable regarding the Phosphorous Treatment Plant. The cost has increased greatly and the Village has asked the D.E.C. to defer all decisions to the end of January to rework designs. We need to talk to NYSEG for right of way to guarantee access for any work required onto their power line easement area. The current deadline is December 20. We are asking for more time even though we will deliver plans by the 20th of December. 3 Mayor Lynn advised the Board that he has a Memorandum of Understanding from the Teamsters regarding an extension to the present contract. He asked for a motion authorizing him to sign the MOU. Motion by Trustee Kaplan Seconded by Trustee Antil Move to pas Resolution 6235 authorizing the Mayor to sign the Memorandum of Understanding by and between the Village of Cayuga Heights and Teamsters Local 315 extending the terms and conditions of the current labor agreement for two (2) additional years. The agreement will be extended from June 1, 2009 through May 31, 2011, And Effective June 1, 2009 and June 1, 201 0 there shall be a general wage increase of 3.5 percent (3.5%) each year for all classifications. Trustees Antil, Bisogni, Collyer, Kaplan, and Mount voted YES. . Furthermore, the Village has agreed to participate in the Teamsters Health Insurance plan for a 2 year agreement (Participation Agreement) for all non-bargaining employees who wish to participate. Additionally, Jeff Frisbie will now become Assistant Superintendent of Public Works, once the Health Insurance change is finalized. *********************************************************************** Report of the Police Chief – There was discussion on the proposed change in Local Law No. 1 of 2002 affecting the school speed zone, and whether to fix a limit of 15 mph or 20 mph, or to give the trustees flexibility to set it by Resolution. The latter option was rejected after discussion. Motion by Trustee Antil Seconded by Trustee Kaplan Move to set a Public Hearing for January 16 at 8:00 to amend Section 6 of Local Law #3 of 1991 as amended in Local Law #1 of 2002 to set school speed limit at 20 mph for a distance not to exceed 1320 ft. from a school along village streets and highways passing a school building. Trustee Mount asked if the law needs to be that exact. Chief Lansing said that it does…it is New York State Law. Trustees Antil, Bisogni, Collyer, Kaplan, and Mount voted YES. *********************************************************************** Report of the Fire Superintendent – Fire Supt. Tamborelle’s report was distributed and is on file. Mayor Lynn reported that at the Council of Government meeting that he attended, everyone was envious of the fire department. The department does a good job even when volunteerism is going through changes. Supt. Tamborelle is to be complimented for a job well done. Supt. Tamborelle reminded the Board of the date of the banquet – April 14. The spaghetti dinner held the week previous was a success with approximately 150 people being served. 4 The question was asked if Jeff Zamanski (Cayuga Heights Fire Company President) had mailed the donation request letters to the Fire District. Supt. Tamborelle believed that they did go in the mail. *********************************************************************** Report of Jeff Frisbie – Jeff explained how he is marking up maps of the Village to show areas where the leaves have been picked up. These are also being kept in the Clerk’s office to help answer any questions from the public. Trustee Antil reminded Jeff to have the garbage men take off the garbage tags, as she has noticed that some are being left on the garbage cans. Trustee Collyer said that we will soon be dealing with snow plow issues in areas where brush remains after a snowfall. *********************************************************************** Report of the Superintendent of Public Works – Supt. Cross distributed a generic stormwater explanation intended for background information since it will be an issue with the Macenas subdivision request. Jeff Frisbie has done a very good job acting as supervisor, and as soon as the Teamster insurance is in place for the non-bargaining unit employees, the Village will appoint him Assistant Supervisor of Public Works. The clerk received a phone call from Jim McKinney’s wife that he had passed away on December 12. Jim was a 20 year employee with the Village of Cayuga Heights and the Board expressed their sympathy at his passing. *********************************************************************** Treasurer Report – Treasurer Silber distributed his report, which is on file and part of this report. Transfers were presented as follows: Motion by Trustee Antil Seconded by Trustee Bisogni Move to pass Resolution 6236 approving transfers as presented. Trustees Antil, Bisogni, Collyer, Kaplan, and Mount voted YES. Motion by Trustee Bisogni Seconded by Trustee Antil Move to pass Resolution 6237 approving the Abstracts of Vouchers dated 12/18/06 in the amount of $163,288.11 and instruct that the Treasurer make payments thereon. 5 Trustees Antil, Bisogni, Collyer, Kaplan, and Mount voted YES. *********************************************************************** Report of the Attorney – Attorney Tyler had a few items to remind the Board that remained open on his list to be addressed: NE Senior Citizens request for funds; (the Clerk reported no further communication had been received by her). Ham radio tower on the Fire Station request; (The Fire Superintendent and the Attorney reported neither had received any follow up from the Radio Club.); letter to Kendal on the right of way discussed at an earlier meeting which Brent had agreed to draft for the Attorney’s review; Jody Wadach drainage issue – the Attorney, Brent Cross and Trusted Bisogni will meet separately on this issue. Even though the draft Local Law for administration and enforcement for building and fire codes have been passed in November’s trustee meeting, the issues needed Superintendent Cross’s approval - he was not present at the November meeting – as follows: - The language regarding unsafe buildings - A Local Law effective date needed to be added The Local Law final form with these minor technical issues addressed was before the Board and a more formal resolution for passage of the code enforcement and administration Local Law was then discussed pertinent to special language for unsafe buildings. Motion by Trustee Antil Seconded by Trustee Bisogni Motion to pass Resolution 6238 replacing 11.2 in the text in lieu of a separate text which the Trustees have approved. Trustees Antil, Bisogni, Collyer, Kaplan, and Mount voted YES Motion by Trustee Collyer Seconded by Trustee Bisogni Move to pass Resolution 6239a amending Resolution #6228 passed in November approving the change in Local Law #2 of 2004. The new Law will become Local Law 2 of 2006. WHEREAS, in New York state, building construction, fire safety standards, and property maintenance conditions are governed by state-wide regulations set forth in the Uniform Fire Prevention and ‘Building Code (commonly referred to as the Uniform Code), and WHEREAS, to that end the Village must, consistent with state regulations, adopt a local law for administering and enforcing the Uniform Code within its municipal boundaries, and WHERAS, the Department of State has promulgated new rules and regulations imposing minimum enforcement and administration standard which become effective January 1, 2007, and 6 WHREREAS, the Village of Cayuga Heights has an existing Local Law detailing the administration and enforcement of building and fire prevention code in the Village known as Local Law No. 2 of the year 2004, and WHEREAS, counsel for the Village has revised the Village’s said Local Law to comply with the current requirements under New York state law required to be implemented January 1, 2007, Now, THEREFORE, it is RESOLVED that the revised Code Enforcement and Administration Local Law as presented and discussed at the public hearing on November 20, 2006 be adopted as Local Law No. 2 of 2006 and that Local Law No. 2 of 2004 be replaced and superseded when this revised law takes effect. Trustees Antil, Bisogni, Collyer, Kaplan, and Mount voted YES. *********************************************************************** Report of the Clerk – The Clerk reported that the 2004 Chevy Impala which was put out to bid was sold for $5101. Reminder that both January and February meetings will be held on Tuesdays at the Fire Station due to holidays on Monday. *********************************************************************** A comment was made that the orange cone that is in place at the spot where Warren Real Estate had planned to put their egress only driveway (out to N. Triphammer Rd.) should be replaced with something more permanent looking because final approval had not been applied for nor granted for this item. Supt. Cross will talk to Bryan Warren. Motion by Trustee Mount Seconded by Trustee Bisogni Move to adjourn at 9:45 P.M. Trustees Antil, Bisogni, Collyer, Kaplan, and Mount voted YES. Respectfully submitted, Norma R. Manning, Clerk