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Present: Mayor Supron, Trustees Andolina, Hamilton, Crooker, Karns, Riesman, and Szekely,
Attorney Marcus, Supt. Cross, Police Sergeant Steinmetz, Clerk Mills
Absent: Treasurer Silber
Others: E. Mount, S. Grubb, S. Hatcher, D. LaCapra, J. Culler, RE VonWittelsbach for S.
Wagner, D. Donner, R. Loria, L. Loria, M. Tabacchi, C. Tabacchi, V. Caward, S. Caward, M.
Mindlin, L. Garner, L. Lustick, S. Teel, R. Bors, C. Temple, J. Stein, E. Huang, J. LaVeck
Mayor Supron called the meeting to order at 7:05 PM and opened the floor to Public Hearing on
proposed Local Law “H”
“H” for a Local Law amending Village of Cayuga Heights Zoning Ordinance to permit
local Tourist-Oriented Directional Signs within designated areas of the Village of Cayuga
Heights.
Be it enacted by the Board of Trustees of the Village of Cayuga Heights as follows:
SECTION I. PURPOSE & INTENT.
It is the purpose and intent of this local law to amend of the Village of Cayuga Heights Zoning
Ordinance so as to:
A. Authorize, with a permit and Planning Board approval, local tourist-oriented directional
signs within designated areas of the Village of Cayuga Heights;
B. Clarify the permitted locations of local tourist-oriented directional signs within
designated areas of the Village of Cayuga Heights; and
C. Designate the Superintendent of Public Works of the Village of Cayuga Heights as the
individual responsible for providing certain approvals for the specific location of
local tourist-oriented directional signs permitted within or adjacent to a public or
private right-of-way, and to clarify such approval process.
SECTION II. AMENDMENT TO THE VILLAGE OF CAYUGA HEIGHTS ZONING
ORDINANCE.
Article IX (entitled "Zoning") of the Village of Cayuga Heights is hereby amended to include a
new Section, entitled Local Tourist-Oriented Directional Signs, as follows:
LOCAL TOURIST-ORIENTED DIRECTIONAL SIGNS
A. Definitions:
Local tourist-oriented directional sign -- any ground-mounted free-standing
directional sign [other than a New York State tourist-oriented directional sign
(separately defined herein ) over which the Village has no jurisdiction] to
be situated within the Village of Cayuga Heights that is (i) to be used to provide
local directional guidance (i.e., subsequent turns or critical decision points) to a
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tourist oriented business within the Village as a supplement to a New York State
tourist-oriented directional sign situated at an intersection on a conventional
highway or expressway, and (ii) required in accordance with the New York
State Supplement to the Nation al Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices
and as part of the approval by the New York State Department of
Transportation of a New York State tourist -oriented directional sign; such
tourist-oriented businesses within the Village include gas stations,
restaurants, hotels, motels, resorts and golf courses.
New York State tourist -oriented directional sign -- any directional sign (i)
under the jurisdiction of New York State, (ii) for use to guide traffic from the
New York State numbered route system to tourist-oriented businesses not located
on the system, and (iii) provided for in the New York State Supplement
to the National Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices.
B . The following signs are permitted with a permit and Planning Board
approval:
1. Local tourist -oriented directional sign (see definition herein) no greater
in size than two and one-half (2.5) square feet and the top of which being no
higher than nine (9) feet above the ground.
a. Prior to the issuance of the required permit for a local tourist-oriented
directional sign, the proposed sign must be approved by the Planning Board of
the Village of Cayuga Heights.
b. Upon receipt of a completed permit application for a tourist -oriented
directional sign, such application shall be referred by the Zoni ng Officer to
the Planning Board Chairperson, whereupon (i) the application shall be
scheduled for review by the Planning Board within thirty -one (31) days
following the receipt of the application by the Planning Board Chairperson
(or such subsequent meeti ng date to which the Planning Board Chairperson
and applicant may agree); and (ii) the applicant shall be notified by the Zoning
Officer of such scheduled meeting date. No public hearing shall be required.
The Planning Board's determination shall be made w ithin thirty -one (31)
days following the meeting at which the application is reviewed by the
Planning Board; provided, however, that the time within which the
Planning Board must render its decision may be extended by mutual
consent of the applicant and the Board.
c. No approval of a local tourist -oriented directional sign will be granted by
the Planning Board unless the proposed sign meets all of the following
requirements:
(i)such local tourist-oriented directional sign will not obstruct or impair vision or
traffic, or in any way create a nuisance, hazard or otherwise be detrimental to or
endanger the public health, safety or general welfare;
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(ii) such local tourist-oriented directional sign will not be injurious to the use and
enjoyment of other property in the vicinity or neighborhood;
(iii) such local tourist-oriented directional sign is appropriate in appearance and in
harmony with the design and color of the New York State tourist-oriented
directional sign (see definition herein) giving rise to the nec essity for such local
tourist -oriented directional sign;
(iv ) the specific location of such local tourist -oriented directional sign is
approved by the Village Superintendent of Public Works. Signs may not be erected or
maintained within a public or private right-of-way without the written approval of the
owner of such right-of-way and any authority having jurisdiction over such right-of-
way, if any.
d. Any previously approved local tourist -oriented directional sign shall
be removed in the event that (i) it is no longer required in accordance with the New
York State Supplement to the National Manual of Uniform Traffic Control
Devices as part of the approval by the New York State Department of
Transportation of a New York State tourist-oriented directional sign, or (ii) it is
no longer required because the York State tourist-oriented directional sign originally
necessitating the local tourist-oriented directional sign has been removed. In the
event that the Zoning Officer determines that removal of the local tourist-
oriented directional sign so required, he or she shall so notify the record owner of the
sign at the owner's last know address by registered or certified mail, (return
receipt requested), such notice to provide a period of thirty (30) days from the date of
such written notice for the sign to be removed. If the sign is not removed within the
required thirty (30) day period, the Zoning Officer may remove the sign and
thereafter assess all costs and expenses incurred in such removal against the record
owner of such sign.
SECTION III. SUPERCEDING EFFECT.
All local laws, resolutions, rules, regulations and other enactments of the Village of Cayuga
Heights in conflict with the provisions of this local law are hereby superceded to the extent
necessary to give this local law full force and effect.
SECTION IV. VALIDITY.
The invalidity of any provision of this local law shall not affect the validity of any other provision
of this local law that can be given effect without such invalid provision.
SECTION V. EFFECTIVE DATE.
This Local Law shall be effective upon (i) its filing in the office of the Secretary of State and (ii)
ten (10) days after publication and posting as required by law; provided, however that it shall be
effective from the date of service as against a person served with a copy thereof, certified by the
Village Clerk, and showing the date of its passage and entry in the Minutes of the Village Board
of Trustees.
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R. Bors – has concerns regarding proposed local law “H” and how the Village will look with
these signs and asked what type of limitations would be addressed.
B. Cross – indicated DOT has a limit on what will be allowed saying: for businesses to the left,
for businesses to the right and 4 for businesses to straight ahead. The four straight ahead signs
are not considered as these would lead right back onto Route 13. There is a requirement that the
DOT requires approval by the municipalities and vise versa.
D. LaCapra – asked if there really was a need for signs; suggested that more money be provided
to the police department to control the speeding in the Village.
Mayor Supron closed hearing on proposed Local Law “H” at 7:12 pm and opened hearing on
proposed Local Law “I” at 7:12 pm
“I” a Local Law establishing an exemption for portable sheds from the Zoning Permit
requirements of Section 20 of the Village of Cayuga Heights Zoning Ordinance
Be it enacted by the Board of Trustees of the Village of Cayuga Heights as follows:
SECTION I. PURPOSE AND INTENT.
The purpose of this Local Law is to establish permit exemptions for portable sheds (as
defined herein). The intent is to allow Village of Cayuga Heights’ residents the opportunity to
have portable sheds on their property without the need of obtaining a permit from the Village,
provided that the portable sheds meet certain requirements.
SECTION II. AUTHORITY.
This Local Law is enacted pursuant to the grant of powers to local governments provided
for in (i) Section 10 of the Municipal Home Rule Law to adopt and amend local laws not
inconsistent with the provisions of the New York State Constitution or not inconsistent with any
general law relating to its property, affairs, government or other subjects provided for in said
Section 10 of the Municipal Home Rule Law and (ii) Section 3-300 of Village Law.
SECTION III. PERMIT EXEMPTION FOR PORTABLE SHEDS.
As of the effective date of this Local Law, portable sheds (as defined herein) shall be
exempt from the Village of Cayuga Heights zoning permit process, specifically Section 20 of the
Zoning Ordinance. There shall be a maximum of 2 portable sheds allowed per property. The
square footage of exempt portable sheds shall not be included in lot coverage calculations.
Portable sheds shall adhere to the following yard set back restrictions, measured at right angles to
the property lines:
Front Yard 25 feet
Side Yard 3 feet
Rear Yard 3 feet
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“Portable Sheds” shall be defined as a building or structure that:
A. has a maximum of 140 sq/ft of coverage, including any roof or overhang;
B. has a maximum height of 12 feet, measured from the base of wall to the peak of
roof;
C. does not have a permanent foundation or is not affixed by any means to the
ground;
D. may not be occupied by persons; and
E. has no heat, electricity, air conditioning, water service, or any other public utility.
SECTION IV. SUPERCEDING EFFECT.
All Local Laws, resolutions, rules, regulations and other enactments of the Village of
Cayuga Heights in conflict with the provisions of this Local Law are hereby superceded to the
extent necessary to give this Local Law full force and effect.
SECTION V. VALIDITY.
The invalidity of any provision of this Local Law shall not affect the validity of any other
provision of this Local Law that can be given effect without such invalid provision.
SECTION VI. EFFECTIVE DATE.
This Local Law shall be effective as of the date of filing with the New York Secretary of
State.
Discussion from the floor:
S. Grubb – commented on being able to have 2 sheds that were 12 foot tall but not allowing an 8
foot fence.
R. Loria – distributed handout with extensive comments on the proposed law, including
disagreement with the exemption from lot coverage; she proposes to include sheds for lot
coverage.
R. Bors – expressed concern regarding the set back and side lot – but after listening to Mrs. Loria
found her to be very persuasive.
Mayor Supron Closed Public Hearing at 7:21
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Approval of Minutes
Motion by Trustee Szekely
Seconded by Trustee Andolina
Resolution #6764 to approve the minutes of November 8, 2010 as submitted, with several
amendments made prior to tonight’s meeting by Attorney Marcus, Mayor Supron, Trustee
Riesman, and Trustee Szekely.
Aye Votes: Mayor Supron, Trustees Crooker, Karns, Riesman, Szekely, Andolina,
Abstained: Trustee Hamilton Motion passed
Discussion: Residents were requested/invited to provide written statements to be added to the
minutes.
Privilege of the Floor
Mayor Supron - we have a time-limit during the privilege of the floor of two minutes per person
with a total of 30 minutes – there is a new timer that will be used, we ask that the Village of
Cayuga Heights residents be allowed to speak first with any extra time going to the general
public.
E. Mount – raised question identifying definition of fencing and setback rules in relation to
smaller private properties. (see attached statement)
G. Tabacchi – asked the question of “what is the definition of a fence” and how much money has
been spent on deer remediation.
RE von Wittelsbach – read a statement prepared by Stephen Wagner (did not submit) expressing
his opposition to deer remediation.
D. LaCapra – feels the Board has created animosity within the Village with deliberating the deer
sterilization, and fencing ordinance. There is more of a problem with speeding in the Village and
feels a need for stricter enforcement.
M. Tabacchi – strongly opposed to deer remediation. Fences could solve the garden issues.
J. Culler – questioned why the Board didn’t allow fencing around gardens.
S. Grubb – expressed need to allow fencing or asked whether hedges are considered fencing –
the fencing ordinance needs to be revised.
R. Bors – reminded this is a democracy – with a mandate from the majority to continue with the
proposed culling. Regarding fences, it has been this way in the Village for many years.
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M. Mindlin – questioned why the “e-mail blast” system was not used to inform of the Zoning
Board of Appeals meeting of November 29th.
R. Loria – supports the deer remediation, the deer population is out of control, is problematic for
driving and also sees where this issue is dividing the Village residents.
F. Gouldin – agrees entirely with Ms. Loria. The Board needs to continue with the remediation.
Some gardens have histories and are linked with Cornell.
Non-Residents began 7:43
H. Delio – from Lansing, asked where base line of deer numbers is. Where is the number from
the survey?
A. Fulton – you are treating the deer the same as food animals and captive/bolting is cruel.
Regarding gardens, people need to make changes and become creative for keeping the deer out.
L. Bramer – indicated his aversion to deer remediation. He feels he has a connection with these
animals and they have added to his life.
S. Teel – indicated he is not sure where the survey numbers are coming from. He feels this is all
local politics. He would like the Board to compromise and meet “us” half way.
S. Lustick – from Lansing, would like to challenge the Board to come up with a plan to solve this
problem.
C. Temple – thanked the Board for its patience and is against having the deer culled.
G. Vehar – spoke about a memory of a deer settling in her yard, and her neighbor had put up a
fence.
A. Baker – read from a statement indicating in a media interview with the Mayor giving
information of support for the remediation from a survey taken. Show the survey.
J. Stein – strongly opposed to the net and bolt method as proposed by the Village. (see statement)
J. LaVeck – focused his comments to Trustee Karns and her class at Cornell, suggesting she was
in a position to express an expert opinion of logic to this controversial issue. (see statement)
L. Lowell Garner – opposes the Village proposed plan and ascribed “wisdom and divine gifts” to
the deer.
Mayor Supron closed Privilege of the Floor at 8:00
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Motion: Trustee Andolina
Second: Trustee Szekely
Resolution # 6765 to adopt proposed Local Law “H” Amending the Village of Cayuga
Heights Zoning Ordinance to Permit Local Tourist-Oriented Directional Signs Within
Designated Areas of the Village of Cayuga Heights.
Discussion of proposed Local Law “H” Way-Finding Signs:
In order for a business to obtain a sign on the Village Right of Way – there is a requirement of
the State and Municipal government to agree and approve the sign. Although signage is
important for a business and would assist the business to grow, is on the other hand aesthetically
unfortunate, also the quantity is a constraint. Placement of a sign would be best half way in
between the entrance to the Village and the business and would have to be in the public right of
way. Responding to a public comment, there would be no cost to the Village as the sign would
be paid for by the business.
Attorney Marcus indicated this would be an exempt action under SEQR, and would be
considered a traffic control device.
It was suggested to amend proposed Local Law “H” to add a restriction that no more than 4
tourist-oriented directional signs be erected. The sign would be a collective sign, one sign with,
at most, four businesses.
Aye Votes: Mayor Supron, Trustees, Riesman, Szekely, Karns, Crooker, Hamilton,
and Andolina Motion passed
Motion: Trustee Andolina
Second: Trustee Crooker
Resolution #XXXX To adopt proposed Local Law “I” Establishing an Exemption for
Portable Sheds from the Zoning Permit Requirements of Section 20 of the Village of
Cayuga Heights Zoning Ordinance.
Discussion: There has been no investigation or survey identifying sheds in the Village to know
how many might be out of compliance with any proposed law. The Zoning Board of Appeals
has discussed the possibility of allowing sheds to remain where they are even if they are not in
compliance due to the length of time that they have been in existence. Brent Cross,
Superintendent of Public Works has interpreted sheds as not requiring building permits in the
Village, an interpretation recently challenged by Zoning Board member Kurt Sigel in his
capacity as a Village resident.
Discussion continued on various points: measurement of heights from the lowest point of the
“natural” grade; maximum height of shed walls; maximum height of the peak of the roof – pitch
of the roof; and lot coverage; whether a permit is needed or not.
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It was pointed out during the discussion that there needs to be a setback for the front yard or no
shed in the front or side yards.
The proposed Local Law “I” is to be revised as discussed and the motion on the table will be
addressed at the January 10th meeting.
Next item: Deputy Clerk – the Village of Cayuga Heights will advertise this position and a
candidate will be chosen at the January 10th meeting.
Next item: TCAT – plans are in the works to set up a meeting in the near future.
Next item: DEIS on the deer management plan – the public has until December 16th to provide
written statements that will be collected and given to the Board of Trustees and the Tim Miller
Associates group for review.
Next item: Mayor Supron provided the Board with detailed information regarding the Bolton
Point water rate increase.
Motion: Trustee Szekely
Second: Trustee Riesman
To Pass Resolution # 6766 to Approve the Amendment to the Southern Cayuga
Lake Inter-municipal Water Commission Agreement Increasing the Water Rate
Charges and to Establish Such Amended Water Rate Charges for the Village of
Cayuga Heights.
WHEREAS, the Village of Cayuga Heights entered into an agreement of inter-
municipal cooperation with several other municipalities creating the Southern Cayuga
Lake Inter-municipal Water Commission ("SCLIWC") and authorizing the construction
by such Commission of the Bolton Point water treatment plant and related transmission
and other facilities, which agreement was restated as of June 5, 1979, and which
agreement has been subsequently amended from time to time (such agreement as so
amended being hereinafter referred to as the "SCLIWC Agreement"); and
WHEREAS, the SCLIWC Agreement included a schedule of the water rates to be
charged, which schedule has been amended from time to time; and
WHEREAS, the parties to the SCLIWC Agreement wish to amend the Agreement
to increase the water rates, and a copy of the proposed amendment has been submitted to
this Board for its approval; and
WHEREAS, the Village of Cayuga Heights Board of Trustees finds it is in the best
interests of the Village of Cayuga Heights and its citizens to effect the proposed water
rate increases;
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Village of Cayuga Heights Board of Trustees, in accordance with
Article 8 of the New York State Environmental Conservation Law - the State
Environmental Quality Review Act ("SEQR") and 6 NYCRR Section 617.5, hereby
determines that adoption of said proposed amendment and the establishment of water
rates constitute 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 may be processed without further
regard to SEQR; and be it further
RESOLVED, that the Village of Cayuga Heights Board of Trustees hereby
authorizes on its behalf the execution of the proposed amendment to the SCLIWC
Agreement submitted to this meeting, approving thereby the amendment to the rate
schedule so as to increase the water rates to be charged under the SCLIWC Agreement
generally from $2.65 per thousand gallons of water to $2.87 per thousand gallons of
water; and be it further
RESOLVED, that upon the approval by all required parties of the proposed
amendment to the SCLIWC Agreement setting the increased rate of $2.87 per thousand
gallons of water, and concurrently with the effective date of such amended rate as
provided for in the approved amendment to the SCLIWC Agreement, the Village of
Cayuga Heights Board of Trustees hereby establishes the foregoing increased rate as the
base rate chargeable to each owner of property that is provided with water service by
connecting to the Village of Cayuga Heights Water System, all such water service
charges being subject to the additional water rate surcharge (currently 95%) imposed by
the Village from time to time by resolution of the Village Board of Trustees.
Aye Votes: Mayor Supron, Trustees, Riesman, Szekely, Karns, Crooker, Hamilton,
and Andolina Motion passed
Next item: Mayor Supron opened discussion for fencing issues.
Trustee Szekely informed the Board of the Zoning Board of Appeals decision to grant the
variance she and her husband had applied for to allow a small length of extant fencing based on
the irregular size of the back of their property; this is was a privacy fence and not a deer
deterrent. A copy of the resolution is included in these minutes.
Trustee Riesman indicated she would not change her vote from the August meeting saying four
feet at the property line and temporary fencing with 90% see through.
Continued discussion: would allowing a more permanent fence give the residents the choice to
choose an attractive model? Also discussed was the ability to allow for a higher than four foot
fence but only if it was a temporary and would come down in five years. It was then noted that
the “temporary” aspect creates a complex situation for any future Board.
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It was recognized that the residents have the right to protect themselves, family, pets and
property; allow for a 4 to 8 foot fence with the 25 foot front yard setback or a 3 foot side
property line and more transparent above the 4 foot level and should be allowed to be permanent.
Two properties putting up an 8 foot fence within the 3 foot setback on the side creates an alley
way for the deer to traverse – not a good scenario. Weighing the deer over-population and the
fence ordinance makes a temporary fencing ordinance unfavorable.
It was decided to continue engaging with residents in order to foster positive community
awareness regarding fence styles, sizes and materials. Another suggestion proposed: a 10 foot
setback with the primary mission to remediate the deer. It was then pointed out that live hedge
rows are not considered fencing in Village zoning.
There could be a potential fence law that could be permanent instead of temporary and would
include colors of Black, Brown, and Green but exclude metal chain link fencing. Attorney
Marcus will put together a proposal for a local law to bring to the January 10th meeting for
discussion and then it will go to public hearing.
Next item: appointing Clerk Mills as a committee member
Motion: Trustee Karns
Second: Trustee Riesman
To pass resolution # 6767 to appoint Clerk Mills as a Joint Committee on Plan Structure
and Design member for the Tompkins County Healthcare Consortium.
Aye Votes: Mayor Supron, Trustees, Riesman, Szekely, Karns, Crooker, Hamilton,
and Andolina Motion passed
Report of the Fire Chief – could not attend tonight’s meeting but was his report sent by an e-
mail.
Report of the Police Chief – Chief Boyce could not attend tonight’s meeting. Sergeant
Steinmetz reported on behalf of Chief Boyce; Spielman is up and running. This is an instant
database recording system that is county-wide. Lisa Withrow has made the required grade on the
test and has gone to permanent status. And there have been 58 incidents in the last 7 days.
Report of Superintendent of Public Works -
The Fence survey has begun by Joe Lisi- he is collecting data only and creating a precise
log with dates and addresses.
Update regarding the Kendal crosswalk – this project will begin in the Spring 2011.
Kendal will pay the entire cost using Village public works crew labor. A resolution is
forthcoming at the January meeting.
Sewer Plant – TG Miller did a study of all properties using the sewer plant. There is
already a local law in place that will require change for the new budgeting season. We will look
at a new billing method for use. Superint. Cross will work with Attorney Marcus to amend the
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local law for the January 10th meeting and then will have a public hearing in February with an
effective date of June 1st 2011.
SRF report – TCAT routes are shown around the school area. Reports will be placed in each
Trustee’s box in the Village office.
Electrical Projects – Superint. Cross is proposing three electrical projects consisting of:
Lighting in the Court room with supporting wood framing – Pleasant Valley Electric (historically
used by the Village) has been contacted to do the electrical work in the Court room at an estimate
of $3268, but this doesn’t cover the woodwork, estimated at $3000.
Sign Lighting for the sign in front of the building – the illumination for the sign is
estimated at $1325.
Electrical improvements/renovations located in the basement – it has been estimated to
have 2 workers for 3 days to eliminate the fuse boxes and improve the basement wiring at
a cost of $4730.
If all projects are placed as a bundle and kept under $20,000 there is no need to go to bid.
Motion: Trustee Andolina
Second: Trustee Karns
To pass resolution # 6768 to begin work on the Court Room electrical lighting, the
basement electrical service upgrades and the building signage with a contract with Pleasant
Valley Electric not to exceed $10,000 and to be funded from contingency.
Aye Votes: Mayor Supron, Trustees, Riesman, Szekely, Karns, Crooker, Hamilton,
and Andolina Motion passed
Motion: Trustee Andolina
Second: Trustee Karns
To pass resolution # 6769 to build the woodwork around the new electrical components in
the Court Room not to exceed $3,000.
Aye Votes: Mayor Supron, Trustees, Riesman, Szekely, Karns, Crooker, Hamilton,
and Andolina Motion passed
Next item: clarification of using the e-mail blast for announcing the Village dates of importance.
The e-mail blast is to be used to notify people on the list of items such as a water main break or a
road closing. This is not the “Official” legal notice site. Any public hearing is placed in the
Ithaca Journal under “legal notices”.
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Report of the Clerk
Healthcare Consortium update – Clerk Mills attended a meeting of information with the
people from MEDCO, the new administrator for the prescription drug benefit. All the retirees
will be transferred to the Consortium. The paperwork is continuing.
Based on the figures produced, the Board will look at a proposed local law amending the
level of the Senior Citizen exemption from a single level of $17,500 of earned income providing
an exemption of 50% to an expanded/sliding scale of 50% to 5% based on earned income (look
at the Federal Income Tax form for the Adjusted Gross Income amount then subtract any IRA
distribution income) of $28,000 to $36,400 to match the County limits; also to propose a local
law to adopt the Disability exemption at the same levels as the proposed Senior Citizen
exemption. Attorney Marcus will compose proposed local law “J” the Senior Citizen exemption
and “K” the Disability exemption to be discussed at the January 10th meeting.
Report of the Treasurer – could not attend tonight’s meeting.
The abstract was presented to the Board for approval
Motion: Trustee Andolina
Second: Trustee Hamilton
To pass resolution # 6770 to approve the Abstract as submitted.
No discussion follows
Aye Votes: Mayor Supron, Trustees, Riesman, Szekely, Karns, Crooker, Andolina and
Hamilton Motion passed
Mayor Supron opened the Trustee Privilege of the Floor – 11:10 pm
Trustee Riesman reported that Planning Board member Fred Cowett has suggested forming a
small committee with the Village Forrester. There are 180 Ash trees that may be affected by the
emerald ash borer in the Village and there may be a need to look at the street tree management.
There is a beetle that is a menace as an emerald ash borer (handout provided). Andre Bensadoun
will be contacted as follow-up.
Trustee Szekely has requested there is a need to better organize the Village Articles and Laws on
the website. The job that Michelle has done updating that section of the site as currently
presented is excellent. Some of the Local Laws allude to an amendment of a prior law but that
prior law is not listed and does not indicate what it originally represented, nor is there indication
when a law has been superceded.
Trustee Szekely would also like the Board to consider with Superintendent Cross and Asst.
Superintendent Frisbie the problems caused by the public needing to park at private properties, in
the Village, particularly those in the environs of Cayuga Heights Elementary School, along the
Parkway and Hanshaw Rd. Roadside grass strips suffer damage. This issue is on the agenda of
the Public Works Committee that will meet before the January Board meeting.
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Mayor Supron closed the Trustee Privilege of the Floor - 11:16 pm
Motion: Trustee Szekely
Second: Trustee Karns
To go into executive session # 6771 to a personnel issue.
Aye Votes: Mayor Supron, Trustees, Riesman, Szekely, Karns, Crooker, Andolina and
Hamilton Motion passed
Motion: Trustee Szekely
Second: Trustee Karns
To pass resolution # 6772 to execute a single vote of a personnel nature. - increase the
Account Clerk/Typist salary from $15/hr to $18/hr effective immediately.
Aye Votes: Mayor Supron, Trustees, Riesman, Szekely, Karns, Crooker, Andolina and
Hamilton Motion passed
Motion: Trustee Szekely
Second: Trustee Andolina
To enter executive session # 6773 to discuss personnel issues.
Aye Votes: Mayor Supron, Trustees, Riesman, Szekely, Karns, Crooker, Andolina and
Hamilton Motion passed
Motion: Trustee Szekely
Second: Trustee Riesman
To exit executive session # 6774 at 11:56pm
Aye Votes: Mayor Supron, Trustees, Riesman, Szekely, Karns, Crooker, Andolina and
Hamilton Motion passed
Motion: Trustee Szekely
Second: Trustee Andolina
To adjourn meeting at 12:00 am # 6775
Aye Votes: Mayor Supron, Trustees, Riesman, Szekely, Karns, Crooker, Andolina and
Hamilton Motion passed
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