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HomeMy WebLinkAbout4.17.2006 Minutes.pdf 1 Minutes of the Board of Trustees April 17, 2006 Village of Cayuga Heights Meeting of the Board of Trustees Present: Mayor Lynn, Trustees Bisogni, Collyer, Kaplan, Mount, (left after the QPK presentation), Staley, Fire Supt. Tamborelle, Police Chief Lansing, Supt. Cross, Treasurer Silber, Atty. Tyler, Clerk Manning Absent: Trustee Antil, Supervisor Quick Others Present: Ann Meltzer, Cayuga Heights Resident, Mike O’Shea and Carlie Hansen of QPK Design, Jeff Zamanski, President, Cayuga Heights Fire Company The meeting of the Board was called to order at 7:00 PM. Jeff Zamanski was introduced as Fire Company President, replacing Danny Wnek. Mayor Lynn then asked the Board to approve the minutes of the March meeting. Motion by Trustee Staley Seconded by Trustee Collyer Move to approve the minutes of the March 20, 2006 and April 3, 2006 meetings with corrections noted. Trustees Bisogni, Collyer Kaplan and Staley voted YES. ******************************************************************************* The Mayor asked if anyone in the audience wished to speak at Privilege of the Floor. Cayuga Heights resident Ann Meltzer addressed the Board. She expressed dissatisfaction with the brush pickup occurring once per month, especially during the Spring and Fall. She would like to go back to the twice/month schedule. Mayor Lynn told her that the Board would take her suggestion under advisement. ************************************************************************************ At this time, Mayor Lynn introduced Mike O’Shea and Carlie Hanson of QPK Design who gave a presentation to the Board on their space recommendations for the Cayuga Heights Fire Station as it pertains to moving the Village Hall functions, including Clerk’s Office, the Police Department, including the Court, or both into that location. At the end of the presentation, questions were asked by the Mayor and the Board. Mayor Lynn then thanked Mr. O’Shea and Ms. Hanson for their report, and advised them that the Board would now form a committee to study their recommendations, as well as the Schickel recommendation which was presented last year. ****************************************************************************** 2 Report of the Police Chief – Chief Lansing presented his report, which is on file. There being no questions on his report, Chief Lansing asked the Board to approve the resolution distributed which authorizes the introduction of a Home Rule to both the Senate and Assembly of New York State allowing Officer Jerry Wright to become covered by 384-d and 384-e of the New York State Retirement System. The original resolution authorizing the Board to allow the New York State Legislature to file paperwork for this procedure was passed in January 2006. Motion by Trustee Collyer Seconded by Trustee Kaplan Move to Pass Resolution 6199 Whereas, on January 27, 2006, the Board of Trustees passed Resolution 6177 authorizing the preparation and introduction of legislation that will permit Officer Wright to elect to become covered by 384-d and 384-e of the New York State Retirement System; AND assumed responsibility for the approximately $5,300 increase in annual contributions for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2007, AND assumed responsibility for the immediate past service cost of approximately $4300 due on February 1, 2007, and Whereas, legislation has been introduced in the New York State Legislature as Home Rule 10331 allowing Officer Wright to participate in the New York State Retirement Program as the Village and the PBA intended, if not for the error made in the Village Clerk’s office; NOW THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED that at its April 17, 2007 Board of Trustees meeting, the Village of Cayuga Heights Trustees authorizes the introduction of Senate Home Rule 7023 and Assembly Home Rule 10331 that will permit Officer Wright to elect to become covered by 384-d and 384-e of the New York State Retirement System. Trustees Bisogni, Collyer, Kaplan, and Staley voted YES ******************************************************************************************* Report of the Fire Superintendent – Fire Supt. Tamborelle presented his report which is on file. The slate of officers of the Fire Department, which was elected by the Fire Company and presented to the Fire Council, was then presented to the Board for their approval. Motion by Trustee Collyer Seconded by Trustee Kaplan Move to pass Resolution 6200 approving the 2006 Slate of Officers of the Cayuga Heights Fire Department as follows: Chief George Tamborelle 261 1st Assistant Chief Marshall Stocker 262 2nd Assistant Chief Matthew Abbinanti 263 3rd Assistant Chief – Vacant 264 Lieutenant Joseph Lisi 281 Lieutentant Jason Gleghorn 282 Lieutenant Scott Martling 283 Lieutenant Daniel Wnek 284 Assistant Rescue Director Kimberly Bothi 272 3 Assistant Rescue Director Lindsay Russell 273 Trustees Bisogni, Collyer, Kaplan, and Staley voted YES Fire Supt. Tamborelle asked the Board to approve the purchase of the new rescue which was advertised and the bid received on April 13, 2006. Motion by Trustee Collyer Seconded by Trustee Staley Whereas, the Fire Department is in need of a new rescue vehicle to replace the current rescue vehicle #241, and Whereas, on January 17, 2006, the Board approved the Clerk to advertise for a bid for a new unused 4WD Sport Utility Vehicle, and Whereas, only one bid was received on the official bid opening date, although it was not received by the 11:00 am bid closing time, Therefore, the Board of Trustees authorizes the Clerk to issue a Purchase Order for one (1) new 2007 Chevy Suburban ¾ Ton LT with leather seats specified within the bid provided by Bill Cooke Chevrolet-Cadillac and received on April 13, 2006 at a price of $39,999.00, with the funds to be advanced from the general fund balance to be repaid from payouts from the Hanselman Trust. Trustees Bisogni, Collyer, Kaplan, and Staley voted YES The resolution to purchase the cabinetry for the new rescue vehicle was deferred to the May meeting. There was discussion regarding the Fire Department donation letter. Mayor Lynn said that he was scheduled to meet with the new Fire Company President, Jeff Zamanski, and the letter would be discussed. ******************************************************************************************* The Working Supervisor was absent, and Supt. Cross presented his report. There was a brief discussion regarding the earlier complaint from Mrs. Meltzer regarding brush pickup. There was also discussion on the street system work being done. ******************************************************************************************* Supt. of Public Works – Supt. Cross presented copies of some maps that were produced by T.G. Miller pertinent to the water report that they are currently working on. The technical part of the project is completed, and their goal is to have the final report ready next month. Regarding the Phosphorous Treatment Plant project, as part of the Engineering report by Stearns and Wheler, cloth filter media was recommended. The pilot study has been successfully completed and a recommendation has been made to proceed. A report has been produced by Stearns and Wheler on the pilot study which needs to be accepted by the Board. Once the Board accepts it, there will be a recommendation to proceed with submittal to the DEC. After these approvals, it will go to Stearns and Wheler for final design. The Board needs to set up a date to complete part 2 of the SEQR long form. Supt. 4 Cross suggests that this be completed prior to the May Board meeting by scheduling a working session. It was decided to hold this session on May 8 at 5:00 pm at the Village Hall. The actual approval will be scheduled for the May 15 Board meeting. A fee proposal by Stearns and Wheler on the Phosphorous Project will be ready for the May Board meeting. ************************************************************************************ Report of the Treasurer – Report was distributed and is on file. The Treasurer asked for a Resolution to approve the transfers listed on his report. Motion by Trustee Bisogni Seconded by Trustee Collyer Move to approve Resolution 6201 approving the transfers and appropriations listed below: Trustees Bisogni, Collyer, Kaplan, and Staley voted YES Motion by Trustee Kaplan Seconded by Trustee Bisogni Move to approve Resolution 6202 approving the Abstract of Vouchers dated 4/17/06 in the amount of $70,566.41 with the corrections described below and instruct that the Treasurer make payments thereon. Correction: add AllMode Communications voucher for $293.70. Trustees Bisogni, Collyer, Kaplan, and Staley voted YES Each year the Village is required by law to file with the State Controller a constitutional tax limit analysis. This has been done. We are currently at 29% of the limit that the Village can tax the Residents. ************************************************************************************ 5 Report of the Attorney – Last month the Village authorized joining the lawsuit against the County regarding water rates. The lawsuit has begun. Walter Relihan is the presiding judge. Arguments are scheduled for May 5 at 9:30. Last month, the Mayor was authorized to sign the stipulation to settle the Wilkinson litigation. One change has been made – as to the $600,000 payment due in two years…what is going to be standing behind it? What would happen if the plaintiffs couldn’t collect from Bolton Point for one reason or another? The stipulation has been revised to provide that the municipalities will be responsible to the extent of the percentage of their respective interest of the group entity (SCLIWC). Money is being set aside by Bolton Point in escrow for this matter. Motion by Trustee Kaplan Seconded by Trustee Collyer Move to ratify the previous approval passed at the March Board of Trustees meeting with respect to the guarantee of funds (which might be arguably a substantive revision). Trustees Bisogni, Collyer, Kaplan, and Staley voted YES ************************************************************************************ Supt. Cross reported that last week there was an arbitration hearing on the D.P.W. terminated employee. Final briefs are to be submitted in the next 30 days. We should know by the June meeting on the determination made by the Judge. ************************************************************************************ Report of the Clerk – Clerk Manning spoke on behalf of the Space Committee regarding the QPK presentation. A final report will be submitted at the May meeting. The Clerk urged the Board to ask questions of the department heads on specifics of their needs. The Clerk reminded the Board that there was still a previous plan presented by Thomas Shickel last year, which is still up for discussion. The Mayor asked the Clerk to bring this Space Committee to closure and turn the project over to the Trustees at the May Board meeting. The Mayor will then form a committee of the Trustees to further investigate the options. ************************************************************************************ Motion by Trustee Collyer Seconded by Trustee Bisogni Move to enter Executive Session at 9:47 PM to discuss specific personnel and salary compensation matters. 6 Trustees Bisogni, Collyer, Kaplan, and Staley voted YES ******************************** Motion by Trustee Collyer Seconded by Trustee Bisogni Move to come out of Executive Session at 9:58 PM. Trustees Bisogni, Collyer, Kaplan, and Staley voted YES ******************************* The following Resolutions were passed pertinent to the 2007 Budget. Motion by Trustee Collyer Seconded by Trustee Staley VOTED to pass Resolution 6203 setting Tax Levies for 2007 Fiscal Year as follows: VOTED that the amount of $1,925,483.00 be levied upon the taxable real property of the Village for the 2007 Fiscal Year as real property taxes and to authorize the Clerk to extend and carry out upon the assessment roll this amount to be charged proportionately against each parcel of real property shown thereon, according to the total levy of $1,925,483.00 Also VOTED to establish rates for the 2006 Fiscal Year as follows: Real Property Tax $ 5.84/M Trustees Bisogni, Collyer, Kaplan, and Staley voted YES Motion by Trustee Collyer Seconded by Trustee Bisogni VOTED to pass Resolution 6204: Adopt Local Law #1, 2006 - Establish Sewer Rates of $122.00/inside unit and $183.00/outside unit beginning 2007 Fiscal Year. Trustees Antil, Collyer, McNeil, Staley, and Tavelli voted YES Motion by Trustee Kaplan Seconded by Trustee Collyer Voted to pass Resolution 6205 for the water system surcharge for FY 2007 to be 75% above the Bolton Point rate. Trustees Bisogni, Collyer, Kaplan, and Staley voted YES 7 Motion by Trustee Kaplan Seconded by Trustee Collyer VOTED to pass Resolution 6206 adopting the Budget and appended Salary and Wage Schedule for Fiscal Year 2007 as adjusted. Trustees Bisogni, Collyer, Kaplan, and Staley voted YES. Motion by Trustee Collyer Seconded by Trustee Staley Move to adjourn the meeting at 10:08 PM. Trustees Bisogni, Collyer, Kaplan, and Staley voted YES. Norma R. Manning Clerk