HomeMy WebLinkAbout9.18.2006 Minutes.pdfMinutes of the Board of Trustees
September 18, 2006
Village of Cayuga Heights
Meeting of the Board of Trustees
Present: Acting Mayor Antil, Trustees Bisogni, Kaplan, Mount, Staley, Attorney Tyler,
Police Chief Lansing, Fire Supt. Tamborelle, Supt. Cross, Treasurer Silber,
Absent: Mayor Lynn, Trustee Collyer
Others Present: Patricia Hart, Jane Hart
The meeting of the Board was called to order at 7:05 P.M. by Acting Mayor Antil.
There was no public other than the applicant Nadim Khazzaka, in attendance for the
permit request to operate a pizzeria at 840 Hanshaw Road. Mr. Khazzaka has been in
business 14 years in downtown Ithaca. Is looking forward to operating a nice restaurant
in accordance with the codes. Possibly open by Thanksgiving, pending permit issuance.
Pizza and related items (soup, salad, sandwiches), with a draft menu side. No alcohol
requested at this time. Take out and delivery until ten o’clock. Seating for 24. 10 a.m.
to 10 p.m. seven days a week. Parking to be provided by current landowner, per letter
from Dr. Rubinstein. The Public Hearing was closed at 7:13 p.m.
Motion by Trustee Bisogni
Seconded by Trustee Kaplan
Moved to pass Resolution 6221 granting special approval to Nadim Khazzaka to
operate a pizzeria at 840 Hanshaw Road. The Zoning Officer shall issue a permit
for the necessary interior renovations as required by the NYS Fire Code. The
permit shall be subject to the following conditions:
1. The restaurant will serve pizza and other related items.
2. The restaurant will be limited to 24 seats for indoor dining only.
3. The restaurant will operate from 10 am to 10 pm, 7 days per week.
4. The parking requirements for this restaurant will be met by the existing
facilities provided by the property owner.
5. This special approval is subject to renewal 10 years after the issuance of the
permit.
Trustees Antil, Bisogni, Kaplan, and Mount voted YES.
Motion by Trustee Kaplan
Seconded by Trustee Bisogni
The minutes of July 17 were approved with two corrections. Under the Superintendent of
Public Works Report, the correct building number should be 830 Hanshaw Road, not 832
Hanshaw Road.
Trustees Bisogni, Kaplan, Mount and Staley voted YES.
Mayor Lynn ABSTAINS.
Motion by Trustee Kaplan
Seconded by Trustee Bisogni
The minutes of August 21 were approved with the addition of Laurie Johnston as being in
attendance.
Motion by Trustee Kaplan
Seconded by Trustee Bisogni
Trustees Antil, Bisogni, Kaplan, and Mount voted YES.
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Privilege of the Floor – There were no comments. Jane Hart is a visiting student from a
government class.
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Report of the Acting Mayor
Motion by Trustee Bisogni
Seconded by Trustee Mount
Resolution 6222 authorizing settlement by the payment of $67.26 to Jeffrey Cox for his
cut tire due to an improperly marked manhole.
Trustees Antil, Bisogni, Kaplan, and Mount voted YES.
Attorney Tyler will provide a release to Clerk Manning to be signed before payment is
made.
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Trustee Staley arrived at 7:28 pm
Motion by Trustee Bisogni
Seconded by Trustee Staley
Resolution 6223 nominating Roger Segelken as the Village’s representative to the
Tompkins County Environmental Management Council (EMC) for a 2-year term
effective January 1, 2007.
Trustees Antil, Bisogni, Kaplan, Mount and Staley voted YES.
Motion by Trustee Mount
Seconded by Trustee Staley
Move to pass Resolution 6224 nominating Dr. Ted Hullar as the Village’s appointee to
the Tompkins County Water Resources Council. This term of office will expire in
December 31, 2009.
Trustees Antil, Bisogni, Kaplan, Mount and Staley voted YES.
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Report of the Police Chief – Report was distributed and is on file.
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Report of the Fire Superintendent – Report was distributed and is on file. Supt.
Tamborelle reported that the Open House is scheduled for October 15 at the Fire Station.
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Report of the Superintendent of Public Works – Supt. Cross presented the following
resolution:
Motion by Trustee Bisogni
Seconded by Trustee Kaplan
Move to pass Resolution 6225 authorizing Tompkins County Personnel to add a new job
title, Assistant Superintendent of Public Works to the Village’s Roster.
Whereas the Village DPW position of working Supervisor is currently the job title of the
person responsible for the oversight of the DPW staff and daily operations, which
position has recently become vacant due to a retirement, and
Whereas the Public Works Committee has determined that the current job description for
Working Supervisor is inadequate to provide the necessary authority and responsibility
for the effective and productive operation of the DPW, and
Whereas the PWC has agreed that the job description for Assistant Superintendent of
Public Works has the qualifications required to perform the increased responsibility and
authority necessary to improve the effectiveness of the entire DPW operations, and
Whereas before the Village can hire a person to fill the position of Assistant
Superintendent of Public Works, the job must be added to the current roster of NYS Civil
Service position as approved by the Tompkins County Personnel department, and now
Therefore the Village of Cayuga Heights Board of Trustees hereby agrees to submit a
detailed job description for the position of Assistant Superintendent of Public Works to
the Tompkins County Personnel Department for review and approve for addition to the
Village’s roster of NYS Civil Service positions, and
Therefore the Village will not fill this position until it has received approval from the
County to do so.
Trustees Antil, Bisogni, Kaplan, Mount and Staley voted YES.
Supt. Cross received a letter suggesting that some of the trees on Cayuga Heights Road
may be at the end of their life and need to be removed. This will be passed on to the
Mayor for the attention of the Village Forester.
Supt. Cross also brought to the Trustee’s attention a pending Town zoning ordinance on
solar panels and the Trustee’s decided that there was no response required.
T.G. Miller has been asked to provide a quote follow-up on their water study (drawings,
documents, site inspections) and has presented a proposal with a time and materials not-
to-exceed amount of $20,500.
Motion by Trustee Staley
Seconded by Trustee Bisogni
Motion to pass Resolution 6226 authorizing the Mayor, after review by the Engineer and
Attorney, to sign a contract with T.G. Miller for a sum not to exceed $20,500.
Trustees Antil, Bisogni, Kaplan, Mount and Staley voted YES.
There was discussion of sidewalks on Simsbury Drive.
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Treasurer Report – Treasurer Silber distributed his report, which is on file.
Motion by Trustee Bisogni
Seconded by Trustee Staley
Moved to pass Resolution 6227 to approve the Abstract of Audited Vouchers dated
9/18/2006 along with the addition of NYSDEC $7,500 for G8130.410 for the
SPEDES permit.
Trustees Antil, Bisogni, Kaplan, Mount and Staley voted YES.
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Report of the Attorney – Attorney Tyler reported that the County will appeal the Bolton
Point litigation on water system permit fees.
The issue of Jodi Wadach and the culvert in the right-of-way was discussed.
The sewer backup case has gone to a formal claim and is being handled by insurance.
Discussion of Prior Notice may occur in a future meeting.
There is a proposal under development for a solicitation ordinance.
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Report of the Clerk – No report. The Clerk was absent from this meeting.
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Motion by Trustee Bisogni
Seconded by Trustee Kaplan
Moved to enter into Executive Session at 8:28 pm to discuss a personnel issue.
Trustees Antil, Bisogni, Kaplan, Mount and Staley voted YES
Motion by Trustee Staley
Seconded by Trustee Mount
Move to come out of Executive Session at 9:06 pm.
Trustees Antil, Bisogni, Kaplan, Mount and Staley voted YES
Motion by Trustee Staley
Seconded by Trustee Mount
Move to adjourn the meeting at 9:07 pm.
Trustees Antil, Bisogni, Kaplan, Mount and Staley voted YES
Submitted by Jeffrey Silber