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Notes from the October 12, 2010 Meeting
Public Hearing for Proposed Local Law “E” and Proposed Local Law “F”
Mayor Present: Kate Supron
Trustees Present: Mary “Liz” Karns, Christopher Crooker, Beatrice Szekely and Diana Riesman
Others: Jeff Silber, Brent Cross, Randy Marcus, Mary Mills, Norma Manning, Tom Boyce, Jeff
Frisbie, George Tamborelle, Mary Jane Neff
Public hearing was opened at 7:00 PM. Proposed local law “E” is to amend local law 3 of the
year 209 and section 21 of the Village of Cayuga Heights zoning ordinance regarding
appointment of alternate members to the planning board and the zoning board of appeals. Mayor
Supron explained that the village attorney discovered that the Village did not have legislation
that allowed alternates for the Zoning Board of Appeals and the Planning Board. This proposed
local law will provide the authority for appointing alternates to the Zoning Board of Appeals and
the Planning Board.
Mindy Midlin stated that she would like to have the proposed local law put on the web site prior
to the meeting to allow the public time to review them prior to the public hearings.
Trustee Szekely provided Ms. Mindlin with a copy of both local laws being proposed tonight
The acting clerk was asked to note that proposed local laws should be added to the Village’s
website prior to the public hearing.
There being no other comments, this public hearing was closed at 7:05 PM
The second public hearing was opened at 7:05. Proposed local law “F” is to amend Section 4 of
the Village of Cayuga Heights Zoning Ordinance to add “Veterinary Clinic” to the list of
permitted uses in the Village’s commercial district.
There being no comments from the public this public hearing was closed at 7:06 PM
The regular meeting of the Board of Trustees was opened at 7:06 PM
Mayor Supron read a proclamation and requested the Board’s approval as follows:
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In honor and appreciation of our Village Clerk,
Norma Manning, who is leaving her position after 10
years of committed and exceptional service, we, the
Village of Cayuga Heights in the county of Tompkins,
hereby happily designate and declare October 14, 2010,
to be Norma Manning Day in the Village of Cayuga
Heights.
Motion by: Trustee Riesman
Seconded by: Trustee Karns
RESOLUTION NO.
DESIGNATING OCTOBER 14, 2010 AS NORMA MANNING DAY
IN THE VILLAGE OF CAYUGA HEIGHTS
RESOLVE, that in honor and appreciation of our Village Clerk, Norma Manning,
October 14, 2010 is hereby designated and declared to
be Norma Manning Day in the Village of Cayuga Heights.
Mayor Supron stated that she would like to appoint Mary Mills to the position of Village Clerk
and requested the Board to ratify her appointment.
Aye Votes: Mayor Supron, Trustees Riesman, Szekley, Crooker, Karns
Motion by: Trustee Riesman
Seconded by: Trustee Karns
RESOLUTION NO.
APPOINTING MARY MILLS TO THE POSITION OF VILLAGE CLERK
RESOLVED, that Mary Mills is hereby appointed as Village
Clerk to fulfill the appointment term of Norma Manning and until the
organizational meeting to be held in April 2012 and at an annual salary of
$46,000.
Aye Votes: Mayor Supron, Trustees Riesman, Szekley, Crooker, Karns
Clerk Manning administered the “Oath of Office”.
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Mayor Supron stated that she would like to appoint Stephen Hamilton as Trustee of the Village
of Cayuga Heights to fulfill the term vacated by Frederick Antil and requested the Board to ratify
her appointment.
Motion by: Trustee Riesman
Seconded by: Trustee Crooker
RESOLUTION NO.
APPROVING THE APPOINTMENT OF STEPHEN HAMILTON AS
VILLAGE OF CAYUGA HEIGHTS TRUSTEE
RESOLVED, that the appointment of Stephen Hamilton
as Trustee for the Village of Cayuga Heights to fulfill the
one year term vacated by Frederick Antil is hereby ratified.
Aye Votes: Mayor Supron, Trustees Riesman, Szekley, Crooker, Karns
Clerk Mills administered the “Oath of Office”.
Motion by: Trustee Riesman
Seconded by: Trustee Crooker
RESOLUTION NO.
APPROVING THE MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 13, 2010
RESOLVE, that the minutes of September 13, 2010 are hereby approved with 3
minor correction submitted by Trustee Szekely prior to tonight’s meeting.
Aye Votes: Mayor Supron, Trustees Riesman, Szekley, Crooker, Karns
Abstention: Trustee Hamilton
Privilege of the Floor
Guy Tabbacci asked if the Village had bid out the expenses per the budget. He opposes spending
tax dollars on deer remediation.
Peter Salton stated that he was disappointed that the Village had not approved extending the
moratorium on enforcing the fence ordinance. It is upsetting the residents and it seems illogical
to not have a moratorium on the fence enforcement. He feels that it will be costly to enforce and
that it will create dissention among the residents.
Mindy Mindlin thanked Stephen Hamilton for agreeing to serve the Village as a Trustee. She
expressed concern that the appointment had not been discussed in open session. She would like
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the Village to discuss where it stands on the fracking issue. She also would like the monthly
abstract and the proposed local laws on the website prior to the meeting.
Mary Tabbacci expressed concern too that the enforcing of the fence ordinance will be costly to
the Village. She also expressed that there are other issues that should be addressed by the board
like fracking, sidewalks. The current deer management budget is too costly for the Village.
Suzanna VanDeMark thanked Norma Manning for her years of service to the residents of the
Village. She thanked the Police Chief and the DPW for all the 15 mph speed limit in the school
zone and all the street work that was done this summer.
Leonard Laurie stated that he supported the Village Board’s efforts with TCAT bus routes and
that he supports the enforcement of the fence ordinance.
Barbara Luca stated that she did not want the TCAT on the Northway and suggests that if it
cannot be changed that the Village consider installing speed bumps on Northway to slow the bus
down.
Guy Tabbacci asked if the ordinance had a definition of a fence.
Mayor Supron responded concerning the fence ordinance moratorium, noting that moratoria have
time limitations. The Board had to make a decision in a timely manner to enforce the current
ordinance or change the law. Now that there is a full Board the fence issue can be discussed
again. Mayor Supron also stated that there was no approved budget for the deer remediation and
that the Board is still working on the process that is required by the SEQR. She confirmed that it
would be put to bid, if required, when all of the legal requirements are completed.
Report of the Mayor
Motion by: Trustee Szekely
Seconded by: Trustee Crooker
RESOLUTION NO.
AUTHORIZING MAYOR TO SIGN GRANT DOCUMENTS
FOR A JUSTICE COURT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM GRANT APPLICATION
RESOLVED, that the Mayor is hereby authorized to sign the
Justice Court Assistant Program Grant application to
request $30,000 in matching grant funds for Court upgrades including
duress buttons, handicapped bathrooms and a jury room.
Aye Votes: Mayor Supron, Trustees Riesman, Szekley, Crooker, Karns, Hamilton
Mayor Supron stated that Fire Chief Tamborelle had obtained two landscape estimates for 825
Hanshaw Road. It was the consensus of the Board to have the public works committee review
the estimated and make a recommendation to the Board.
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Mayor Supron stated that Village resident, Brian Eaton, has agreed to serve as the
Village’s representative to the Tompkins County Environmental Management
Council and requested the Board to ratify his appointment. Trustee Szekely stated
that she would like the Village’s representatives on the various County boards to
come to a board meeting to update the Board on the discussions at the meetings.
Motion by: Trustee Crooker
Seconded by: Trustee Karns
:
RESOLUTION NO.
RATIFING THE APPOINTMENT OF BRIAN EATON TO THE
TOMPKINS COUNTY ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COUNCIL
RESOLVED, that Brian Eaton’s appointment to the Tompkins
County Environmental Management Council is hereby approved.
Aye Votes: Mayor Supron, Trustees Riesman, Szekley, Crooker, Karns,
Hamilton
Mayor Supron discussed with the Board a change to simpler form of minutes as
recommended by the NY Conference of Mayors. With this meeting’s minutes only
resolutions will be recorded.
Motion by: Trustee Karns
Seconded by: Trustee Riesman
Aye Votes: Mayor Supron, Trustees Riesman, Szekley, Crooker, Karns, Hamilton
RESOLUTION NO.
ADOPTING PROPOSED LOCAL LAW “E” AS
LOCAL LAW # 7 OF 2010
RESOLVED, that this Board upon the recommendation of the Village Attorney
determined that the proposed action is an exempt action under the St ate
Environmental Quality Review Act ("SEQR"), 6 NYCRR Section 617.5(c)(12) &
(13); and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the following Local Law 7 of
2010 is hereby adopted:
A LOCAL LAW AMENDING LOCAL LAW 3 OF THE YEAR 2009 AND SECTION 21
OF THE VILLAGE OF CAYUGA HEIGHT ZONING ORDINANCE REGARDING
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APPOINTMENT OF ALTERNATE MEMBERS TO THE PLANNING BOARD AND
ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
Be it enacted by the Board of Trustees of the Village of Cayuga Heights as follows:
SECTION I. PURPOSE AND INTENT.
A. This Local Law provides for the appointment of alternate members to the Village
of Cayuga Heights Zoning Board of Appeals and amends the authority to
substitute alternate members for regular members to the Village of Cayuga
Heights Planning Board.
B. The Village of Cayuga Heights, Tompkins County, New York, finds that
members of its Planning Board and Zoning Board of Appeals are occasionally
absent from the community for extended periods of time or otherwise unable to
participate in the activities of their respective Boards. The Village of Cayuga
Heights further finds that such temporary absences may limit the ability of the
Planning Board and/or the Zoning Board of Appeals to obtain quorums and
conduct business in their usual manner.
C. In order to balance Board efficiency with the realities of a small community
whose residents (including Board members) occasionally travel to distant places
for extended periods or are otherwise unable to participate in Board activities, the
Village of Cayuga Heights hereby finds it in the public interest to enact a local
law establishing the positions of alternate members to the Village Zoning Board
of Appeals and amend the authority of the alternate members to the Village
Planning Board.
D. The Village of Cayuga Heights adopts the terms and provisions of this Local Law
as its solution to Board absences in the belief that it will preserve for the benefit
of the community the expertise of experienced Board members while at the same
time provide continuity in the affairs of the Village Planning Board and Zoning
Board of Appeals.
SECTION II. AUTHORITY.
This Article is enacted pursuant to the grant of power to villages to adopt zoning
regulations and to establish and structure local positions and departments as set forth in §
10, Subdivision 1(ii)(a)(1), (12) and (14) of the Municipal Home Rule Law.
SECTION III. DEFINITIONS.
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Unless otherwise expressly stated, or the context otherwise requires, whenever
used in this Local Law, the following words shall have the following meanings:
Acting member - An alternate member who has been designated by the
Chairperson of the Planning Board or Zoning Board of Appeals, as the case may
be, as having the power and authority to substitute for and vote in place of a
regular member who is absent or unable to serve.
Alternate member - An additional member of the Planning Board or Zoning Board
of Appeals who is appointed by the Village Board for a term of one (1) year for
the purpose of substituting for absent regular members.
Board - Either the Planning Board or the Zoning Board of Appeals, as the case
may be, with reference to the designation of the alternate member for such Board
to serve as an acting member of such Board.
Zoning Board of Appeals -The Village of Cayuga Heights Zoning Board of
Appeals.
Planning Board -The Village of Cayuga Heights Planning Board.
Regular member - One of the five (5) members of either the Planning Board or
Zoning Board of Appeals who has been appointed by the Village Board for a term
of five (5) years or for the remaining unexpired portion of a five-year term.
Village Board -The Village of Cayuga Heights Board of Trustees.
SECTION IV. APPOINTMENT OF ALTERNATE MEMBERS AND ACTING
MEMBERS.
As of the effective date of this Local Law: (1) Section B (Alternate Members) of
Local Law No. 3 of the Year 2009 shall be deleted in its entirety and replaced with the
following language; and (2) Section 21 of the Village of Cayuga Heights Zoning
Ordinance shall be amended to include the following additional language:
APPOINTMENT OF ALTERNATE MEMBERS AND ACTING MEMBERS:
A. Appointment by the Village Board of an Alternate member shall be for a
term of one (1) year. At the expiration of such one-year term, the Village
Board may reappoint the same Alternate member, appoint a new Alternate
member or leave the position vacant if it so desires. The position of
Alternate member shall survive vacancies, and the Village Board reserves
the right to make an appointment on each anniversary of the first
appointment, or at any other times as a vacancy may occur; provided,
however, that if a vacancy shall occur otherwise than by expiration of
term, any appointment to fill such vacancy shall be for the unexpired term
only.
B. No person who is a present member of the Village Board shall be eligible
for appointment as Alternate member to the Planning Board or Zoning
Board of Appeals.
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C. The Village Board shall have the power to remove any Alternate member
for cause and after public hearing.
D. An Alternate member, once appointed, may participate in all affairs of the
Board to which such individual has been appointed during his or her
one-year term. However, an Alternate member shall not vote on any
matter unless and until a Regular member is absent or otherwise unable to
serve, and the Board Chairperson has designated the Alternate member to
serve as an Acting member.
E. Provided that all other requirements of this Local Law are satisfied, the
Board Chairperson's designation of an Alternate member to serve as an
Acting member may be made for a particular meeting or meetings, or for a
specified period to time, but in no event beyond the duration of the
Alternate member's appointment as an Alternate member. The Board
Chairperson's designation of an Alternate member to serve as an Acting
member shall be made only when the Regular member in whose place the
Alternate member shall act is absent or otherwise unable to serve, for
example as a result of a conflict of interest.
F. Upon the return of an absent Regular member, or the resumption of a
Regular member's ability to serve, the Acting member, unless otherwise
directed by the Village Board, shall automatically resume his or her status
as an Alternate member and shall no longer be allowed to vote on matters
before the Board. However, the Alternate member shall remain eligible to
substitute in the future for the same or other Regular members, subject to
the same requirements of eligibility set forth in this Local Law, including
redesignation as an Acting member by the Board Chairperson.
SECTION V. EFFECT ON STATUTORY PROVISIONS.
To the extent provided above and consistent with the foregoing terms and
provisions, this Article is intended pursuant to § 22, Subdivision 1, of the
Municipal Home Rule Law to amend and supersede any terms and provis ions
inconsistent herewith contained in Article 7 of the Village Law (Chapter 892,
Laws of 1972), as amended, including but not limited to § 7-712 and § 7-718 of
said Village Law.
SECTION VI. 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 VII. EFFECTIVE DATE.
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This Local Law shall be effective as of the date of filing with the New York
Secretary of State.
Attorney Marcus stated that a short form SEQR was required prior to adopting proposed
local law “F”. The Board reviewed and completed the short form SEQR.
Aye Votes: Mayor Supron, Trustees Riesman, Szekley, Crooker, Karns, Hamilton
Motion by: Trustee Karns
Seconded by: Trustee Szekely
RESOLUTION NO.
DETERMINING THAT THE ACTION OF
PROPOSED LOCAL LAW “F” WILL NOT RESULT IN A
SIGNIFICANT ADVERSE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
WHEREAS,
A. The proposed action involves consideration of an amendment to Section 4
of the Village of Cayuga Heights Zoning Ordinances to add “Veterinary Clinic” to the list
of permitted uses in the Village’s commercial district,
B. The proposed action is an Unlisted Action, for which the Board of
Trustees of the Village of Cayuga Heights is the lead agency for the purposes of
uncoordinated environmental review in connection with approval by the Village,
C. The Board of Trustees for the Village of Cayuga Heights, in performing
the lead agency function for its independent and uncoordinated environmental review in
accordance with Article 8 of the New York State Environmental Conservation Law – the
State Environmental Quality Review Act (“SEQR”), (i) thoroughly reviewed the Short
Environmental Assessment Form (the “Short EAF”), Part I, and any and all other
documents prepared and submitted with respect to this proposed action and its
environmental review, (ii) thoroughly analyzed the potential relevant areas of
environmental concern to determine if the proposed action may have a significant adverse
impact on the environment, including the criteria identified in 6 NYCRR §617.7(c), and
(iii) completed the Short EAF, Part II;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED AS FOLLOWS:
1 The Board of Trustees of the Village of Cayuga Heights, based upon (i) its
thorough review of the Short EAF, Part I, and any and all other documents prepared
and submitted with respect to this proposed action and its environmental review, (ii)
its thorough review of the potential relevant areas of environmental concern to
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determine if the proposed action may have a significant adverse impact on the
environment, including the criteria identified in 6 NYCRR §617.7(c), and (iii) its
completion of the Short EAF, Part II, including the findings noted thereon (which
findings are incorporated herein as if set forth at length), hereby makes a negative
determination of environmental significance (“Negative Declaration”) in accordance
with SEQR for the above referenced proposed action, and determines that neither a
full Environmental Assessment Form, nor an Environmental Impact Statement will be
required, and
2. The Mayor of the Village of Cayuga Heights is hereby authorized and directed to
complete and sign as required the determination of significance, confirming the
foregoing Negative Declaration, which fully completed and signed Short EAF and
determination of significance shall be incorporated by reference in this Resolution.
Aye Votes: Mayor Supron, Trustees Riesman, Szekley, Crooker, Karns, Hamilton
Motion by: Trustee Riesman
Seconded by: Trustee Karns
RESOLUTION NO.
ADOPTING PROPOSED LOCAL LAW “F” OF THE YEAR 2010 AS
LOCAL LAW 8 of 2010
RESOLVED, that the following Local Law 8 of 2010 is hereby
adopted:
A LOCAL LAW AMENDING SECTION 4 OF THE VILLAGE OF CAYUGA
HEIGHTS ZONING ORDINANCE TO ADD “VETERINARY CLINIC” TO THE
LISTOF PERMITTED USES IN THE VILLAGE’S COMMERCIAL DISTRICT.
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 amend Section 4, “Commercial District” to add to
subsection 2(f) “Veterinary Clinic” as a permitted use. The intent of this Local Law is to
provide that in the Village’s Commercial District, a building, or any part thereof, may be
used for the operation of a Veterinary Clinic.
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
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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, (ii) Section 10 of the
Statute of Local Governments and (iii) Article 5-J of the General Municipal Law.
SECTION III. AMENDMENT OF ZONING ORDINANCE.
As of the effective date of this Local Law, the term “Veterinary Clinic” is hereby added
to the list of permitted uses set forth at Section 4, subsection 2(f) of the Village’s Zoning
Ordinance.
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.
Aye Votes: Mayor Supron, Trustees Riesman, Szekley, Crooker, Karns, Hamilton
Mayor Supron reported that she is working with Representative Hinchey‘s office on the
TCAT issue. The traffic study contact has been completed. Tim Miller Associates are
working on the EIS for the deer SEQR.
Mayor Supron stated that Anita Watkins has agreed to fill the term on the Zoning Board
of Appeals vacated by Sarah How and requests approval
Motion by: Trustee Riesman
Seconded by: Trustee Crooker
RESOLUTION NO.
APPOINTING ANITA WATKINS TO THE
ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
RESOLVED, that Anita Watkins is hereby appointed to
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the Zoning Board of Appeals to fill the term vacated by Sarah
How. (10/12/10 – Organizational Meeting in 2013)
Aye Votes: Mayor Supron, Trustees Riesman, Szekley, Crooker, Karns, Hamilton
Chief Tamborelle presented the Fire Department Report of September 2010 and asked if
there were any questions. Next he explained that there is a saving of $12,250 if the
Village prepays for the new truck and that he has reviewed and selected the options most
beneficial to the Fire Department. The bonding for the new truck was approved at
August 13th meeting. If the Board agrees, then he requests a resolution accepting the bid
from KME in a prepaid amount not to exceed $366,226.
Motion by: Trustee Hamilton
Seconded by: Trustee Szekley
RESOLUTION NO.
AUTHORIZING MAYOR TO SIGN THE PURCHASE AGREEMENT
WITH KME FIRE APPARATUS FOR THE NEW RESCUE ENGINE
RESOLVED, that the Mayor is hereby authorized to sign the
purchase agreement with KME Fire Apparatus for the new rescue engine
subject to the receipt of the performance bond and subject to the revisions
requested by Attorney Marcus, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the prepaid purchase price does not
Exceed $366,226.
Aye Votes: Mayor Supron, Trustees Riesman, Szekley, Crooker, Karns, Hamilton
Assistant Superintendent of Public Works Jeff Frisbie presented his report. The DPW
crews are working this month on striping the streets, extra brush pickup due to the storm
and leaf collection will start October 15, 2010. He reported that he had found a company
in Elmira that can provide temporary help during this time of the year and that the
application and information was being reviewed by the Treasurer and him. The DPW
crews will be applying the top coat on road/streets that were paved this summer.
NYSE&G continues to install new lines on Upland Road and the road will be closed
during the day, except to emergency vehicles, and open in the evening. The contractor,
DDL, will be calling the Police Department and the Clerk’s Office daily to keep them
updated on the openings and closings.
Superintendent of Public Works Cross gave an overview of his report which was sent to
the Trustees prior to tonight’s meeting. Since a resident has raised a question over the
lack of language in the Village Zoning ordinances regarding small portable sheds, he
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would like direction from the Board and Village Attorney. He explained that since the
ordinances lack a definition for buildings, he has referred to NYS Building Code
definitions, and has interpreted accessory buildings as garages, carports, decks, gazebos
and storage buildings over 140 sq. ft. as being included in lot coverage, but small portable
structures of 140 sq. ft. or less is not included in lot coverage. He also has interpreted
that since small portable structures of 140 sq. ft. or less are not considered buildings and
therefore are not required to conform to setbacks requirements.
Attorney Marcus agreed with Superintendent Cross that there would be a benefit to
defining what constitutes a building and that he favors more specific language than what
currently in the ordinances.
It was the consensus of the Board that Attorney Marcus and Superintendent Cross
propose possible definitions for “building” that the Board can review.
Superintendent Cross stated that he had received the traffic study for the No. Triphammer
Road crosswalk. Mayor Supron stated that Superintendent Cross had found in the
original approval of the Kendal project that the cost of a crosswalk would be paid for by
Kendal. Superintendent Cross stated that he would work up an estimate for the
recommendations in the traffic study and would meet with Kendal representatives to
pursue the action that they want.
Superintendent Cross reported that North Sunset Drive culvert project is almost complete
and is safe for vehicular traffic. The street was reopened.
Superintendent Cross reported that the owners of the Height’s Café have asked for
permission to place signs in the Village’s ROW directing patrons to their business. At
the current time there is no local law regulating or allowing or not allowing such signage.
He requests the Board to consider legislation that would regulate size, placement and
even licensing. This request was forwarded to the Public Works Committee to discuss
and make a recommendation.
Superintendent Cross stated that he had received a request from the Boy Scout Troop #2
to plant a tree on Village Hall property. He reviewed possible sites with the Village’s
Forester and they agreed the best place for a tree would be the lawn area between the
driveway and Warren Real Estate parking area. The Board discussed accepting the gift
and would like to draft a criteria for doing so. There were concern that if the Boy Scouts
were going to plant the tree that a certificate of insurance be obtained.
Motion by: Trustee Szekley
Seconded by: Trustee Riesman
RESOLVED, to accept the gift of a tree from Boy Scout
Troop #2 which the scouts will plant and care for, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a certificate of insurance
from the Boy Scouts will be obtained and that the Village has no other
obligations, and
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IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED, that it will located as determined by
Superintendent Cross and the Village Forester.
Aye Votes: Trustee Hamilton, Szekley, Karns and Mayor Supron
Nay Votes: Trustee Riesman, Crooker
Motion passed
Superintendent Cross reported that the Upland Road preliminary requirements set by the
previous Planning Board for the Mecenas subdivision are met and the developer is ready
to seek final approval at the next Planning Board meeting.
The Board took a 5 minute break
Upon returning to session, Trustee Karns offered a motion to rescind the motion
accepting the tree from Boy Scout Troop #2. Motion failed due to the lack of a second.
Police Chief Boyce stated that his report had been forwarded to the Board prior to the
meeting and asked if there were any questions. He explained that the police department,
in connection with Tompkins County, is updating it shared agency computer software
end-user license agreement.
Motion by: Trustee Riesman
Seconded by: Trustee Crooker
RESOLVED, the Mayor is hereby authorized to sign the
Shared Agency Computer Software end-user License
agreement.
Police Chief Boyce reported that the new police vehicle has been received and the
equipment is being transferred from the old police vehicle. Once that is completed the
old police vehicle can be sold. He also reported that all of the officers have completed
training on the new rifles and that the old rifles can now be sold.
The Clerk presented the resolution that is required by New York State Retirement which
establishes standard work days for elected and appointed officials.
Motion by: Trustee Karns
Seconded by: Trustee Szekley
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Village of Cayuga Heights hereby
establishes the following as standard work days for elected and appointed
officials and will report the following days worked to the New York State
and Local Employees’ Retirement System based on the record of activities
maintained and submitted by these officials to the clerk of this body:
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Treasurer Silber asked if the Board members had any questions about the abstracts.
Motion by: Trustee Karns
Seconded by: Trustee Szekley
RESOLVED, that Board Abstract #1, in the amount of $237,109.98 and
#2, in the amount of $6,778.51 are hereby approved for payments as listed.
Treasurer asked the Board to approve a change in the employee handbook.
Motion by: Trustee Riesman
Seconded by: Trustee Crooker
RESOLVED, that the following sentence be added to the
Title Name SS# Registration Standard
Term
Begins/ Participates Days/
Last 4
digits Number
Work
Day Ends in Employer's Month
(Hrs/day) Time Keeping (based on
System Record of
(Y/N) Activities)
Elected Officials
Village Justice Glenn Galbreath 7
4/5/2010-
4/4/2011 Y 5.5
Appointed
Officials
Supt. of Public
Works Brent Cross 8
4/5/2010-
4/4/2011 Y 20
Deputy Vill. Clerk Mary Jane Neff 7
4/5/2010-
4/4/2011 N 20
Treasurer Jeff Silber 7
4/5/2010-
4/4/2011 Y 5.5
Acting Village
Justice David Klein 5
4/5/2010-
4/4/2011 Y 1
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Village Employee Handbook, page 8, section 1.2 WORK
WEEK/PAYDAY:
Retiring employees may receive their final paycheck at the completion of
their last day of work.
Ayes: Trustees Riesman, Hamilton, Szekley, Crooker, Karns and
Mayor Supron
Attorney Marcus presented a draft local law “G” that will amend local law No. 1 of the
year 1985 expanding the residency requirement of appointed Village Officers to include
“Deputy Clerk”.
Motion by: Trustee Crooker
Seconded by: Trustee Szekley
RESOLVED, that the public hearing for proposed local law “G”
is hereby set for 7:00 PM on November 8, 2010
Aye Votes: Trustees Riesman, Hamilton, Szekley, Crooker, Karns and Mayor
Supron
Trustee Szekley requested the Board to remember Robert T. Dean who had been a
Trustee of the Village and who passed away September 25, 2010. Trustee Szekley also
requested that the Board reopen their discussion on legislation that will allow temporary
deer fencing and that it be put on November 8th, 2010 agenda.
Trustee Karns asked if the Village would like to have a shredding day for residents. The
comments were that this has been done by some of the banks in the area recently.
Superintendent Cross reminded the Board that if the Village does the shredding it has to
go Tompkins County Solid Waste, it cannot go out of the County. The Board’s
consensus was that they did not want to do this at the present time.
Motion by: Trustee Riesman
Seconded by: Trustee Crooker
RESOLVED, that this meeting was adjourned at 10:28 PM.
Aye Votes: Trustees Riesman, Hamilton, Szekley, Crooker, Karns and Mayor
Supron
Respectfully submitted,
Mary Jane Neff
Deputy Clerk
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