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Exhibit No.
1. Approval of Meeting Minutes: July 14, 2014 2015-028
2. Report of Fire Superintendent Tamborelle 2015-029
Submitted Report *
3. Report of Asst. Superintendent of Public Works Frisbie 2015-030
Submitted Report *
4. Privilege of the Floor – 30 minutes - SIGN-UP at 6:45 p.m. unrevised
Website – Privilege of the Floor Guidelines
5. Report of Mayor
a. Procurement policy review
b. Zoning Review Committee update
c. TWC-Comcast 2015-031
d. Newsletter
e. Shared Services update
f. "Lookback letter" 2015-032
g. Bolton Point update
h. Emergency Plan proposal
6. Report of the Trustees
7. Report of Chief Steinmetz - Submitted reports * 2015-033a,b,c
a. MOU between the County’s 911 center & Cornell’s University Dispatch Center 2015-034
b. MOU between the Village of Cayuga Heights (Police Department) and Tompkins County (Sheriff’s
Office) 2015-035
8. Report of Superintendent of Public Works Cross
9. Report of Clerk & Treasurer 2015-036a,b
Submitted reports*
10. Report of Attorney
11. Executive Session (as necessary)
12. Adjournment
* All Exhibits and Reports are located on http://www.Cayuga-Heights.ny.us/Minutes/Agenda Packet unless otherwise noted
Village of Cayuga Heights
Board of Trustees
Regular Meeting
Marcham Hall
August 11, 2014
7:00 p.m.
AGENDA
EXHIBIT 2015- 028
Minutes VILLAGE OF CAYUGA HEIGHTS Monday, July 14, 2014
Marcham Hall BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING 7:00 p.m.
Present: Deputy Mayor Salton; Trustees: Hamilton, Friend, and Robinson; Fire Superintendent Tamborelle; Superintendent
of Public Works Cross; Asst. Superintendent of Public Works Frisbie; Chief of Police Steinmetz; Clerk & Treasurer
Mangione; Attorney Marcus.
Absent: Mayor Supron; Trustees Crooker and Woodard,
Call to Order: Deputy Mayor Salton called the meeting to order at 7:01 p.m.
1. Approval of Minutes:
Resolution #7499
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Minutes of the May 12, 2014 Village of Cayuga Heights Board of Trustees Meeting are
approved as written in Exhibit FYE2015-022.
Motion: Trustee Hamilton
Second: Trustee Robinson
Discussion: Clerk Mangione revised the minutes at the request of Police Chief Steinmetz concerning cases before
the Village Court and the established policy of an officer ’s prosecution of their own case.
Ayes: Friend, Hamilton, Robinson, and Salton.
Nays: none
Abstentions: none
Motion carried
2. Report of Fire Superintendent Tamborelle (Exhibit FYE2015-023)
June was busy with routine calls. The Cayuga Heights Fire Department responded to the Simeon’s incident and set up
the landing zone. Superintendent Tamborelle praised the cooperation displayed by the Village’s Police, Fire and Public
Works Departments in response to the storm the previous Tuesday evening. There was a giant tree across Winthrop
Place; area resident were impressed and appreciative for the assistance they received. Power was interrupted for
approximately 12 hours for most of the Village with an area around North Sunset without electricity until Thursday.
The Public Safety Committee met and discussed the purchase of a Tahoe at NYS Contract Pricing and putting the
Department’s Durango in a Duty Chief role. The pricing has not been determined at this time; it will be somewhere
between $28,000 and $32,000. It will cost an additional $7,000 to outfit the vehicle.
Resolution #7500
WHEREAS, The Village of Cayuga Heights Fire Department is the beneficiary of Hanselman Family Trusts; and
WHEREAS, The Village of Cayuga Heights Fire Department has determined that there exists the need for a vehicle;
and
WHEREAS, NYS contract purchasing for 2015 Tahoes will be made available in the near future; and
WHEREAS, Village of Cayuga Heights Public Safety committee recommends the purchase of a 2015 Tahoe.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT:
Approval is granted to purchase a 2015 Tahoe at NYS contract pricing plus the cost of outfitting the vehicle for service
not to exceed $40,000, the expenditure will be reimbursed to the Village of Cayuga Heights from Hanselman Fund
proceeds.
Motion: Trustee Friend
Second: Trustee Hamilton
Discussion: none
Ayes: Friend, Hamilton, Robinson, and Salton.
Nays: none
Abstentions: none
Motion carried
3. Report of Assistant Superintendent of Public Works Frisbie: (Exhibit FYE2015-025)
Public Works crews are still performing storm clean-up; a significant quantity of brush was generated. Hours of storm
clean-up has caused delay of other seasonal work i.e. pothole patching and completion of culvert work on Klein Woods.
The Board extended its thanks Mr. Frisbie and his entire crew for their dedicated and efficient work during and after the
storm.
4. Privilege of the Floor: no speakers
5. Report of the Mayor
On behalf of the Tompkins County Council of Governments (TCCOG), Herb Engman prepared a letter for each
participating municipality to optionally send to Comcast regarding its merger with Time Warner Cable (TWC). Local
municipalities, the Village of Cayuga Heights among them, have been attempting to renegotiate their contracts with
TWC. Until recently TWC has been unresponsive. The letter urges Comcast to delay the merger until new contracts are
in place. The topic was discussed with opinions both for and against put forward.
Resolution #7501
WHEREAS: Franchise negotiations between the Village of Cayuga Heights and Time Warner Cable are ongoing;
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: The Board of Trustees of the Village of Cayuga Heights authorizes the Village Mayor to
send a letter to Comcast opposing their merger with TWC until a new franchise agreement has been reached and
entered into with the Village of Cayuga Heights.
Motion: Trustee Robinson
Second: Trustee Hamilton
Ayes: Hamilton, Friend, and Robinson
Nays: Salton
Abstentions: none
Motion failed
6. Reports of Trustees
No agenda items were presented, however additional information on recent storm damage was discussed.
7. Report of Chief Steinmetz (FYE2015-026a,b,c)
June is generally a slower month with Cornell students away; nonetheless the officers have been busy. In response to a
question about identification of deceased deer, the Chief explained that the ear tag is removed and forwarded to Paul
Curtis at Cornell for record keeping.
a. The Police Department Policy and Procedure Manual revision has been completed. It has been a yearlong project.
The last policy release was distributed to officers on July 3, 2014. A two week period for review and comment is
extended after each policy release. Therefore, on July 17th all policies will be in effect. The Empire Group had been
contracted to assist in review and revision of the manual. In those areas effecting human resources, Village Labor
Management Attorney Laurie Johnston was consulted. Going forward, policies and procedures will be routinely
reviewed and modified as needed.
b. A draft Village of Cayuga Heights Emergency Plan (EP) was presented to the Board of Trustees in early 2012. It
has been a lengthy project to complete the EP which is necessary to qualify for FEMA monies following an
emergency. The Empire Group is meeting with Mayor Supron and Chief Steinmetz later in the week. A proposal
to complete the EP will be the likely outcome of the meeting.
8. Report of Superintendent of Public Works Cross
a. There has been a problem at the Waste Water Treatment Plant this spring. The outfall pipe from the plant into the
lake starting floating at middepth, midway along its length. A scuba diver was engaged to examine the pipe and the
pipe was weighed down. It was determined that the venting system was not working properly. Although the
immediate issue has been resolved, a permanent solution will be developed.
b. In the budget for fiscal year ending May 31, 2015 an account for building maintenance was funded. The slate roof
contractor will be estimating repair costs during the next week. Another item to be covered is lighting in the Court
Room. He asked for feedback on a design currently on display in the Court Room. There are concerns about
changing the character of the room as well as energy efficiency requirements.
c. The Zoning Review Committee continues to meet every other week. It has chosen to follow current sectioning of
the code. Many of the topics are complex; additionally the current code is silent on several topics. For example,
there are no definitions of what is a farm animal and what is a pet.
d. A drainage problem on Cambridge is being addressed through a neighborhood effort to develop a solution. The
summer intern has been working on mapping the area. Brent will present detailed information on any proposed
project at a future meeting.
e. Kendal is prepared to obtain a permit for its expansion project. The project is estimated at $29,000,000 and will
take approximately one and a half years to complete. Since inspections will take place primarily in 2015, the permit
fee should logically be allocated between this fiscal year and next. There may be specialty inspections requiring the
Village to hire outside inspectors. It is not a union project and therefore there may be protesters at the entrance to
the site.
9. Report of Clerk & Treasurer Mangione (FYE2015-027)
Resolution #7502
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Requests for Waiver of a Real Property Tax Penalty are granted to Mr. Peter Bellisario
and Mr. Wee Ming Yeo due to extenuating circumstances.
Motion: Trustee Hamilton
Second: Trustee Robinson
Ayes: Hamilton, Friend, Robinson, and Salton
Nays: none
Abstentions: none
Motion carried
Resolution #7503
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Abstract #15 for FYE2014 consisting of Consolidated Fund vouchers 1018 - 1050 in the
amount of $ 11,661.42 is approved and the Treasurer is instructed to make payments thereon.
Motion: Trustee Hamilton
Second: Trustee Robinson
Ayes: Hamilton, Friend, Robinson, and Salton
Nays: none
Abstentions: none
Motion carried
Resolution #7504
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Abstract #2 for FYE2015 consisting of Trust and Agency vouchers 1 – 12 in the amount
of $16,747.68 and Consolidated Fund vouchers 17 - 101 in the amount of $284,606.99 is approved and the Treasurer is
instructed to make payments thereon.
Motion: Trustee Friend
Second: Trustee Robinson
Ayes: Hamilton, Friend, Robinson, and Salton
Nays: none
Abstentions: none
Motion carried
10. Report of Attorney Marcus
Joint Project Planning is underway between the Village of Lansing and the Southern Cayuga Lake Intermunicipal
Water Commission (SCLIWC) to install a new water main running under Route 13. Engineering work has resulted in
the determination to build one larger pipe rather than two as previously planned. Given the legal side of the planning
process, the Town of Dryden attorney feels that this type of project triggers a required authorization under town law
which doesn’t apply to villages. The other town attorneys have agreed to proceed in the same manner in order to get
this completed. Additional documentation was generated for the towns because their decision to proceed is subject to
permissive referendum. Because the towns are following this formal process, it was required that the villages add some
formality to the process. The Village of Cayuga Heights’ involvement is limited; it is only involved as a member of
SCLIWC. Nevertheless it is proposed that each of the member municipalities take a similar series of steps to approve
SCLIWC entering into this project and following completion, entering into an agreement with the Village of Lansing to
occasionally use the water main.
In order to conform to the procedures that all the other municipalities are undertaking, the Village needs to authorize
SCLIWC to take this action. A SEQR review on the action to authorize must take place prior to authorization. A
negative determination was reached since the action has no environmental impact.
Resolution #7505 SEQR Review of Village of Lansing/SCLIWC Joint Water Main Project
WHEREAS:
A. This matter involves consideration of the following proposed action: This project is a joint water
project for a new water main crossing under NYS Rte 13 and connection of the new main to the existing
Southern Cayuga Lake Intermunicipal Water Commission (SCLIWC). In addition, the Village of Lansing
will be replacing approximately 1,650 lineal feet of existing water main. The project involves uncoordinated
environmental reviews by the Village of Lansing and any other involved agencies. SCLIWC will use the new
water main on a temporary emergency basis in the event that the existing crossing cannot be used. The Village
of Lansing will own the new water crossing to service the Village of Lansing water system; and
B. This proposed action is an Unlisted Action for which the Village of Cayuga Heights, as a member
municipality of SCLIWC, is an involved agency for the purposes of environmental review; and
C. On July 14, 2014, the Village of Cayuga Heights Board of Trustees, 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 1, 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 Section 617.7(c), and (iii) completed the Short EAF, Part 2;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED AS FOLLOWS:
1. The Village of Cayuga Heights Board of Trustees, based upon (i) its thorough review of the Short EAF,
Part 1, 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
determine if the proposed action may have a significant adverse impact on the environment, including the criteria
identified in 6 NYCRR Section 617.7(c), and (iii) its completion of the Short EAF, Part 2, 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 Responsible Officer of the Village of Cayuga Heights Board of Trustees is hereby authorized and
directed to complete and sign as required the Short EAF, Part 3, confirming the foregoing NEGATIVE
DECLARATION, which fully completed and signed Short EAF shall be attached to and made a part of this
Resolution.
Motion: Trustee Hamilton
Second: Trustee Robinson
Ayes: Hamilton, Friend, Robinson, and Salton
Nays: none
Abstentions: none
Motion carried
Resolution #7505 Village of Lansing - SCLIWC Route 13 Joint Water Main Project Approval
WHEREAS:
This project is a joint water project (the "Joint Project") for a new water main crossing under NYS Rte 13 and
connection of the new main to the existing Southern Cayuga Lake Intermunicipal Water Commission
("SCLIWC"), of which the Village of Cayuga Heights is a member municipality. In addition, the Village of Lansing
will be replacing approximately 1,650 lineal feet of existing water main. The Joint Project involves uncoordinated
environmental reviews by the Village of Lansing and any other involved agencies. SCLIWC will use the new water
main on a temporary emergency basis in the event that the existing crossing cannot be used. The Village of
Lansing will own the new water crossing to service the Village of Lansing water system; and
WHEREAS:
On July 14, 2104, the Village of Cayuga Heights Board of Trustees, 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 1, any and all other documents prepared and
submitted with respect to the Joint Project and its environmental review; (ii) completed its thorough analysis of the
potential relevant areas of environmental concern to determine if the proposed joint project may have a significant
adverse impact on the environment, including the criteria identified in 6 NYCRR Section 617.7(c);
(iii) completed the Short EAF, Part 2; and (iv) completed Part 3 and made a negative determination of
environmental significance ("Negative Declaration") in accordance with SEQR for the Joint Project and
determined that an Environmental Impact Statement would not be required; and
WHEREAS:
The Village of Lansing has obtained engineering and related plans for the Joint Project, including estimated and
projected shared costs and expenses to be incurred by the Village of Lansing and SCLIWC in the aggregate
amount of $396,500, such initial shared costs (and future additional costs) intended to be included
in an intermunicipal agreement to be executed by and between the Village of Lansing and SCLIWC; and
WHEREAS:
The Village of Cayuga Heights Board of Trustees wishes to authorize the expenditure of funds by SCLIWC for
SCLIWC's portion of the shared cost for the Joint Project, which expenditure by SCLIWC will include the amount
equal to the share of SCLIWC project expenses paid by the Village of Cayuga Heights as a member municipality of
SCLIWC;
WHEREAS:
The Village Board of Trustees wishes to express its approval of the Joint Project and its approval of SCLIWC
entering into the necessary intermunicipal agreement for the Joint Project between the Village of Lansing and SCLIWC;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED AS FOLLOWS:
The Village of Cayuga Heights Board of Trustees hereby authorizes (i) the Joint Project to proceed, (ii) the
completion and execution of the intended intermunicipal agreement by and between the Village of Lansing and
SCLIWC, (iii) the expenditure by SCLIWC of SCLIWC's share of the costs for the Joint Project.
Motion: Trustee Friend
Second: Trustee Robinson
Ayes: Hamilton, Friend, Robinson, and Salton
Nays: none
Abstentions: none
Motion carried
Meeting of the Village of Cayuga Heights Board of Trustees was adjourned by Deputy Mayor Salton at 9:19 p.m.
EXHIBIT 2014-029
August 11, 2014
Honorable Kate Supron
Board of Trustees
Village of Cayuga Heights
Monthly Report – July, 2014
There were 53 calls for the fire department in July. There were 39 calls in the Village of Cayuga Heights, 11 calls
in the Town of Ithaca and 3 mutual aid requests. We had 18 EMS runs and 35 fire calls. On July 8th a storm
moved through the village causing multiple calls for trees and power lines down. The fire department, police
department and Department of Public Works were extremely busy that evening. The volunteers of the fire
department handled 13 calls in a two hour time period. We cleared many trees from the roadway to keep them
open and blocked off several areas until NYSEG could get the power lines secured.
On July 15th we did training at the station on roll in drills. We split the members up into truck companies and
practiced responding to calls. The crews had to deploy hand lines, establish water supply and initiate searches for
victims. With these drills we try to develop our exterior firefighters by placing them in leadership positions.
Several months ago we went to Dryden with our FAST members and did a drill with Dryden and Cortlandville on
skills. That training went very well and we formed a group to plan further joint trainings. We decided to plan for
joint FAST training on the fifth Tuesday of months that have five Tuesdays. We held training at the mall facility
on the 26th of July. There were six fire departments from three counties. We did FAST drills for several hours
with all the departments. This went very well and the next one is scheduled for September at the facility in
Cortland.
We have been having an ongoing problem with the left side hydraulic lift cylinder on L231. Several years ago the
cylinder was leaking from the “Cushing nut”. We had it repaired but the problem occurred again last year. While
the truck was in for service in July it was found to be leaking again. Tyler Fire Equipment looked closely and
found that there was a sharp surface where the “O” ring sat in the cylinder. We were told by E-One and Texas
Hydraulics that this part was out of warranty and that we could replace the entire cylinder for around $5,000. After
some animated discussions with both companies we came to the agreement to ship the cylinder to Texas
Hydraulics (the company that made the unit) and they would attempt to fix the problem under a special warranty
situation. We hope to come to an agreement with them and E-One that will take the major burden of cost off the
village. We have also found that U243 is having an issue with rusting on the driver’s side rear quarter panel and
the bottom of the driver and passenger doors. The vehicle was taken to McGuire Dodge and in speaking with them
hope that they will cover the cost of repairing the rust on the vehicle at minimal or no cost to the village.
We are still dealing with the broken air handling unit that controls the heat and air conditioning for the training
room and kitchen. We have been told by HSC Associates that the unit is obsolete at this time and they are unable
to get parts to fix it. We were told that these were “old” units when the station was built in 2000. HSC Associates
is working on a price quote to replace the air handler at this time. We have had problems with the physical plant of
the station for many years. We have had to replace the boiler, all the circulation pump motors have been replaced
several times, we have replaced two stand-alone air conditioning units and we have had continuous problems with
all the air handling units at the station. I have tried to find a way to get some of this work covered by warranty but
many of the sub-contractors who had worked on the station are out of business now. This is a very frustrating and
costly problem.
Morale at the station is very high at this time. It always seems that our members are happiest when we are busy.
For those who have stayed in the area for the summer it has been a banner time to raise call percentages. We are
looking forward to getting back to full staffing at the end of August and starting our fall recruit process.
Sincerely,
George Tamborelle
Fire Chief/Fire Superintendent
EXHIBIT 2014-030
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
123 Sheldon Rd.
Ithaca, NY 14850
(607) 257-6166
Monday, August 04, 2014
To: The Honorable Mayor Supron
Members of the Board of Trustees
Village of Cayuga Heights
Re: Monthly Report- July 2014
During the month of July the crew has been focused on cleanup of brush and limbs due to recent storm
damage. They were also able to complete several repairs of potholes and road shoulders. They also were able to
direct attention to lower priority issues.
We have been able to keep up with all the regularly scheduled maintenance, garbage, and brush pick up,
bulky etc.
Sincerely,
Jeffrey Frisbie ASPW
EXHIBIT 2014-031
Resolution #____
WHEREAS: Franchise negotiations between the Village of Cayuga Heights and Time Warner Cable
are ongoing;
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: The Board of Trustees of the Village of Cayuga Heights authorizes the
Village Mayor to send a letter to Comcast requesting delay of their merger with TWC until a new
franchise agreement has been reached and entered into with the Village of Cayuga Heights.
EXHIBIT 2014-032
August 11, 2014
RE: Look-back period for compliance with Property Tax Freeze Credit
Dear Senator O’Mara and Assemblywoman Lifton:
The Village of Cayuga Heights would like your help in rescinding the Department of Taxation and
Finance released Publication 1030 dated July 14, 2014 rendering guidance on the Property Tax
Freeze Credit, which stated the look back period is until January 1, 2012.
This date is unworkable because very few programs were initiated after 1/1/12. A case in point is
the much-touted Tompkins Health insurance Consortium, which started 10/1/2011 affording
Tompkins County taxpayers over $900K in property tax reduction.
In Tompkins County, nearly all Villages, Towns, the City of Ithaca, and Tompkins County have
been meeting monthly to document the efficiencies and collaboration we have already produced.
We have also determined four focus areas to seek further consolidation and collaboration of
services. It is from this work that we know we will have little to offer if the look-back date is
1/1/12. This seems almost unbelievable, as Tompkins County is a leader in collaborative
government.
The look-back date is a politically established date. If the State wants to show success, the date
has to be pushed back so that more municipalities have a chance to show that savings have been
achieved. If the look-back stays at 2012, there is a good possibility that many municipalities will
not even try to comply with the Property Tax Freeze Credit program. This also sends a sign that
the program is not successful.
Please use your good office to move the look-back date be 1/1/2000. This date would allow
proactive communities, such as our Village and the other Tompkins County municipalities, to
highlight our long-term efforts with regard to savings through shared services. At the very least
the look back should be to 1/1/2008, as this was the year of the Great Recession when sales tax
revenues began to fall. It is after this date (1/1/00) that shared services and efficiencies were
necessary to survive.
Please keep us informed of your efforts.
Sincerely,
Kate Supron
Mayor
Village of Cayuga Heights
EXHIBIT 2014-033a
August 5, 2014
To: The Honorable Mayor Supron
Members of the Board of Trustees
Village of Cayuga Heights
Re: Report of the Police Department for July, 2014
In the month of July the police department received 391 calls for service. In addition to these calls, 85 uniform
traffic tickets were issued and 4 parking violations were cited. A breakdown of the calls for service is as follows:
3 felony complaints were reported, 1 for Robbery and 2 for Burglary. The robbery ensued when a resident
returned home during an attempted burglary of his home. The suspect then displayed a handgun and demanded
the resident’s wallet and phone be given. The suspect fled on foot and the investigation is ongoing. In the first
burglary incident the resident reported that their unlocked home had been entered while they were away during
the day. Items reported missing were a safe and its contents including cash, coins and personal documentation.
There are no suspects at this time. The second reported burglary involves a resident stating that someone had
forcefully entered their home, however no items were reported missing and the officer did not observe any signs
that entry had been gained.
8 misdemeanor incidents were handled including 3 for fraud and 5 for vehicle and traffic. The fraud complaints
consisted of residents reporting that their bank or credit card accounts had been accessed and purchases had been
made. The residents were reimbursed by their banks and they have been advised to make changes in their
accounts so as to avoid future issues. The vehicle and traffic incidents occurred during traffic stops. On 3 of the
traffic stops the drivers were found to be driving while intoxicated and charges were filed. In the 2 remaining
incidents, 1 driver was found to be driving a vehicle with a suspended registration and the other driver was found
to be operating a vehicle while their license was suspended. Both drivers were issued traffic tickets.
There were 2 penal law violations reported. 1 incident of harassment involved a subject making verbal and
physical advances toward a coworker. All parties were interviewed and no charges were sought. Also, 1 incident
of trespass was handled. A resident reported that their unsecured vehicle had been entered and gone through
overnight. No items were reported missing.
5 reports of local law violations were handled including 2 for In the Park after Hours, 3 for Unlawful Soliciting.
While on patrol on two different occasions, officers found subjects to be loitering in Sunset Park after hours.
Four persons were issued appearance tickets for the violation. 3 Complaints of persons selling products or
services door to door, including meat, magazines, and driveway sealing were received. Officers were able to
make contact with each subject and inform them of the Village Ordinance which requires them to register with
the Village Offices before soliciting within the Village.
There were 5 Motor vehicle accidents investigated, none involving deer.
1 other deer incident was reported as an injured deer that had fled the location upon officer’s arrival.
In summary, 10 persons were arrested and the following 13 charges were filed: 3- Driving While Intoxicated, 2-
Driving with .08 of 1% of Alcohol, 1-Aggravated DWI .18 of 1% of Alcohol, 4-LL In the Park after Hours, 1-
Suspended Registration, 1-Aggravated Unlicensed Operation of a Motor Vehicle, and 1-Taken into Custody
Mentally Ill
Over the course of this month police department members took part in the following trainings and events: On
Tuesday the 1st Officers took part in department long gun training.
The full time officers worked a total of 103.5 hours of overtime and the part time officers worked a total of 179.5
hours.
Sincerely,
Chief James Steinmetz
EXHIBIT 2014-033b
CAYUGA HEIGHTS
POLICE DEPARTMENT
July 2014
Total Traffic Citation Report, by Violation
Violation Description Totals_
7BLL#1-96 NO PARKING ZONE 1
7DLL#1-96 OVERNIGHTPARKING 3____
Report Totals 4
EXHIBIT 2014-033c
CAYUGA HEIGHTS POLICE DEPARTMENT
Uniform Traffic Tickets 7/01/2014 to 7/31/2014
Date Offense Location MPH/MPH Zone
07/31/2014 DIS TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICE WINTHROP DR @ SIMSBURY D
07/31/2014 OPERATING WT INSURANCE (NONE SHOWN) WINTHROP DR @ SIMSBURY D
07/31/2014 DIS TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICE (STOP SIG WINTHROP DR @ SIMSBURY D
07/31/2014 NO/INADEQUATE LIGHTS HANSHAW RD
07/30/2014 UNINSPECTED MOTOR VEHICLE NORTH TRIP RD
07/30/2014 DIS TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICE (STOP SIG WINTHROP DR @ SIMSBURY D
07/30/2014 NO/INADEQUATE LIGHTS N. TRIP ROAD
07/30/2014 UNINSPECTED MOTOR VEHICLE N. TRIP ROAD
07/30/2014 SPEED IN ZONE PLEAS GROVE RD 58 30
07/29/2014 DIS TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICE (SPEED) HANSHAW RD
07/29/2014 DIS TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICE N TRIP RD
07/29/2014 OPERATING WITHOUT INSURANCE (NONE SHOWN) HANSHAW RD
07/28/2014 LIGHTING VIO VEHICLE & TRAILERS CAYUGA HEIGHTS RD
07/28/2014 OPERATING WITHOUT INSURANCE (EXP 07/10/13) TRIP RD
07/27/2014 OPERATING WITHOUT INSURANCE WINTHROP DR
07/27/2014 LAP/SHOULDER VIOLATION OR DJ VIOLATION WINTHROP DR
07/27/2014 DRIV'G W/.08 OF 1% OR MORE OF ALC (MISD) N.TRIP
07/27/2014 DRIVING WHILE INTOXICATED (MISD) N.TRIP
07/27/2014 NO/INSUFFICIENT TAIL LAMPS N.TRIP
07/27/2014 SPEED IN ZONE N.TRIP 38 30
07/25/2014 DIS TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICE TRIP ROAD
07/25/2014 LEAVING/SCENE PROPERTY DAMAGE ACC. PARKING LOT FLOWER FASHIO
07/25/2014 DIS TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICE PLEAS GROVE RD
07/25/2014 AGGRAVATED UNLIC OP 3RD (MISD) TRIP ROAD
07/25/2014 DIS TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICE TRIP ROAD
07/25/2014 SPEED IN ZONE TRIP ROAD 49 30
07/24/2014 UNINSPECTED MOTOR VEHICLE CAYUGA HEIGHTS RD
07/24/2014 UNREGISTERED MOTOR VEHICLE CAYUGA HEIGHTS RD
07/24/2014 DIS TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICE (STOP SIG WINTHROP DRIVE @ SIMSBUR
07/24/2014 UNINSPECTED MOTOR VEHICLE CAYUGA HEIGHTS ROAD
07/24/2014 NO DISTINCTIVE PLATE/INSECURE/DIRTY (UNREAD PLEAS GROVE ROAD
07/23/2014 UNINSPECTED MOTOR VEHICLE NORTH TRIP RD
07/23/2014 NO/INSUFFICIENT TAIL LAMPS ST RT 13
07/23/2014 DIS TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICE PLEAS GROVE ROAD
07/23/2014 OPERATING WITHOUT INSURANCE (NONE SHOWN) NORTH TRIP RD
07/22/2014 DIS TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICE CAYUGA HEIGHTS ROAD
07/22/2014 INADEQUATE OR NO STOP LAMPS CAYUGA HEIGHTS ROAD
07/21/2014 OPERATING WITHOUT INSURANCE (EXP 05/10/14) NORTH TRIP ROAD
07/21/2014 FOLLOWING TOO CLOSELY N. TRIP RD
07/21/2014 DIS TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICE (SPEED) NORTH TRIP ROAD
07/19/2014 DIS TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICE PLEAS GROVE RD
07/19/2014 OPERATING WITHOUT INSURANCE PLEAS GROVE RD
07/19/2014 DIS TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICE PLEAS GROVE RD
07/18/2014 UNLICENSED OPERATOR PLEAS GROVE RD
07/18/2014 DIS TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICE PLEAS GROVE RD
07/18/2014 UNLICENSED OPERATOR HANSHAW RD
EXHIBIT 2014-033c (cont.)
CAYUGA HEIGHTS POLICE DEPARTMENT
Uniform Traffic Tickets 7/01/2014 to 7/31/2014
07/18/2014 OPERATING WITHOUT INSURANCE HANSHAW RD
07/18/2014 IMPROPER/NO SIGNAL PLEAS GROVE RD
07/16/2014 DIS TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICE TRIP ROAD
07/15/2014 IMPROPER/NO SIGNAL PLEAS GROVE RD
07/14/2014 DIS TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICE PLEAS GROVE RD
07/12/2014 OPERATING WITHOUT INSURANCE PLEAS GROVE RD
07/12/2014 DIS TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICE PLEAS GROVE RD
07/11/2014 DRIVING WHILE INTOXICATED (MISD) ST RT 13
07/11/2014 DROVE ACROSS HAZARD MARKING ST RT 13
07/11/2014 SPEED OVER 55 ZONE ST RT 13 78 55
07/11/2014 REFUSAL TO TAKE BREATH TEST ST RT 13
07/10/2014 OPERATING WITHOUT INSURANCE-NO VALID CARD WINTHRUP DR
07/10/2014 SPEED OVER 55 ZONE ST RT 13 73 55
07/10/2014 OPERATING WHILE REGISTRATION SUSP/REVOKED WINTHRUP DR
07/10/2014 DRIVING WHILE INTOXICATED (MISD) ST RT 13
07/10/2014 DRIV'G W/.08 OF 1% OR MORE OF ALC (MISD) ST RT 13
07/10/2014 AGGRAVATED DWI-BLOOD ALCOHOL CONTENT .18 ST RT 13
07/08/2014 UNINSPECTED MOTOR VEHICLE HANSHAW RD
07/08/2014 DIS TRAF CONTROL DEVICE (STOP) WINTHROP DRIVE
07/08/2014 SPEED IN ZONE TRIP RD 50 30
07/08/2014 OPERATING WITHOUT INSURANCE-NO PROOF IN V TRIP RD
07/06/2014 UNINSPECTED MOTOR VEHICLE PLEAS GROVE RD
07/06/2014 DIS TRAF CONTROL DEVICE CAYUGA HEIGHTS RD
07/06/2014 DIS TRAF CONTROL DEVICE PLEAS GROVE RD
07/05/2014 UNREGISTERED MOTOR VEHICLE EXP 6/14 HANSHAW RD
07/04/2014 OPERATING WITHOUT INSURANCE STATE ROUTE 13
07/03/2014 UNINSPECTED MOTOR VEHICLE PLEAS GROVE RD
07/03/2014 UNREGISTERED MOTOR VEHICLE-NO PROOF IN VE PLEAS GROVE
07/03/2014 UNLICENSED OPERATOR-NO LIC ON PERSON PLEAS GROVE RD
07/03/2014 DIS TRAF CONTROL DEVICE RT 13 SOUTH
07/03/2014 UNINSPECTED MOTOR VEHICLE PLEAS GROVE RD
07/03/2014 NO/INADEQUATE LIGHTS STATE ROUTE 13
07/03/2014 UNINSPECTED MOTOR VEHICLE PLEAS GROVE ROAD
07/03/2014 NO/ILLEGAL FRONT WINDSHIELD PLEAS GROVE RD
07/02/2014 OPERATING WITHOUT INSURANCE NORTH TRIP RD
07/02/2014 OPER MV WHILE USING PORTABLE ELEC DEV NORTH TRIP RD
07/02/2014 UNREGISTERED MOTOR VEHICLE NORTH TRIP RD
07/02/2014 UNINSPECTED MOTOR VEHICLE NORTH TRIP RD
07/02/2014 UNINSPECTED MOTOR VEHICLE HANSHAW RD
Query returned 85 records.
EXHIBIT 2014-034
Memorandum of Understanding for Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Mapping Layers and
Computer-Aided Dispatch (CAD) Information
Date: ________, 2014
In order to foster interagency communications and cooperation and to provide more accurate
and efficient data exchange in a timely matter, the Tompkins County 9-1-1 Center and the Cornell
University Police 9-1-1 Center have aligned their systems and platforms to use the same GIS mapping
data layers and linked both CAD systems to allow the movement of call information between both
centers via a private network.
This Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) specifically addresses law enforcement response
zone boundaries and the sharing of information necessary to coordinate dispatch and response of law
enforcement agencies that are dispatched by separate 9-1-1 Centers. The boundaries for fire and
emergency medical service agencies are long established and dispatch for the primary agencies is
handled by the Tompkins County 9-1-1 Center. Therefore, a separate MOU, or inclusion as signatories
on this MOU, were not deemed necessary as statutory and/or contractual definitions of these existing
boundaries are the basis for fire and emergency medical service response zone boundaries, and those
previously identified boundaries will take precedence.
The Tompkins County 9-1-1 Center agrees to provide to the Cornell Police 9-1-1 Center with
the most current GIS layer available to help identify each Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) of all
Law Enforcement, Fire and EMS agencies to quickly identify their primary response areas, for the
purposes of response by Officials or Public Safety Agencies during times of emergency or disasters as
required.
The Cornell University Police 9-1-1 Center agrees to provide to the Tompkins County
9-1-1 Center and associated Law Enforcement agencies listed below with the most current GIS layer
available to help facilitate, on a continuing basis, changes and updates to properties owned or sold by
Cornell University and help facilitate, as needed, response by Officials or Public Safety Agencies
during times of emergency or disasters as required.
Each AHJ is responsible for its primary response area, protocols and policies. Each AHJ does,
when required, respond to assist the other agencies in contiguous or overlapping areas to provide the
best possible service for public and officer safety. Changes to the mapping layers will be for
informational purposes on properties only and are not intended to change any primary response areas,
protocols or policies that each AHJ is responsible for. Any such changes will be allowed only by
agreement among the agencies. Regardless of how other agencies determine to provide coverage for 9-
1-1 dispatches, in the case of any dispatch to a location within the municipal boundaries of the Village
of Cayuga Heights, the Cayuga Heights Police Department will have primary responsibility for
response.
The CAD systems will allow the movement of call information between both
9-1-1 centers via a private network. This will enhance information exchanged and provide more
accurate information to the responding agencies. Although the systems are connected, they are separate
systems and will only add information or provide initial information at each 9-1-1 center. It is the
responsibility of each 9-1-1 Center to process the information and dispatch their respective responding
agencies appropriately. Each 9-1-1 Center should verify the information provided just as it would for
any caller to the 9-1-1 Center in accordance with their respective Policies. This MOU will formalize
existing practices among departments involved that have been utilized since the inception of 9-1-1 and
before.
EXHIBIT 2014-034 (con’t)
Law Enforcement Agencies and 911 Centers Involved:
Cayuga Heights Police ______________________
Chief James Steinmetz
Cornell University Police ______________________
Chief Kathy Zoner
Cornell University Police 9-1-1 Center ______________________
Manager Mark S. Conrad
Ithaca Police ______________________
Chief John Barber
Tompkins County Sheriff’s Department ______________________
Sheriff Ken Lansing
Tompkins County 9-1-1 Center ______________________
Director Lee Shurtleff
EXHIBIT 2014-035 pg 1
INTERMUNICIPAL AGREEMENT
(POLICE SERVICES)
THIS AGREEMENT made __________________, 2_____ by and between the Tompkins County
Sheriff’s Office and the County of Tompkins, a municipal corporation with its principal place of
business located at 779 Warren Road, Ithaca, New York, and the Cayuga Heights Police Department
and the Village of Cayuga Heights, a municipal corporation with its office located at 836 Hanshaw
Road, Ithaca, New York, The parties are sometimes referred to as a "local government" or collectively
as "local governments".
RECITALS
WHEREAS, Section 119-o of the General Municipal Law (GML) permits municipal corporations to
enter into agreements for the performance amongst themselves or one for the other of their respective
functions, powers and duties on a cooperative or contract basis or for the provision of a joint service;
and
WHEREAS, §119-n(c) and § 119-o GML further provide that municipal corporations that enter into
such agreements for a joint service may extend the appropriate territorial jurisdiction of the participants
necessary to fulfill said service, and personnel assigned to a joint service shall possess the same powers,
duties, immunities and privileges they would ordinarily possess if they performed them in the area
where they are employed; and
WHEREAS, the Village of Cayuga Heights is located entirely within the County of Tompkins with
both jurisdictions employing their own full time police departments which currently provide police
service exclusively to their own respective jurisdictions; and
WHEREAS, the parties have determined that it is in the best interests of the respective communities
and of mutual advantage to enter into this Agreement for the provision of inter-agency law enforcement
services on a day-to-day basis;
NOW THEREFORE, pursuant to the above considerations and the covenants and mutual benefits
herein expressed, the parties agree as follows:
ARTICLE ONE
Purpose of the Agreement
The purpose of this Agreement is to:
1. Formalize the relationship between the Tompkins County Sheriff’s Office and the Cayuga
Heights Police Department and enhance and define the scope of the inter-agency cooperation;
2. Eliminate the need to follow the formal procedure set forth in GML §209-m to request
assistance from the other party in the form of personnel and or equipment;
3. Provide for more efficient utilization of law enforcement resources and services;
4. Provide for enhanced effectiveness of response to requests to handle and resolve law
enforcement intervention situations;
5. To ensure an adequate number of trained and equipped law enforcement officers to handle and
resolve emergency, disaster, and violent situations; as well as routine law enforcement services
which cannot be met with the resources of one of the parties to this Agreement; and
EXHIBIT 2014-035 pg 2
6. Provide for the development of joint policies, procedures and use of training exercises or
programs where skills, knowledge, procedures and expertise are shared with each other’s
department and personnel.
7. Provide for the possibility of obtaining and maintaining shared equipment.
ARTICLE TWO
Scope of Agreement
Inter-jurisdictional law enforcement service and assistance (mutual aid) may be provided among the
parties during those times of both:
1. Emergency, and
2. Routine law enforcement work of a non-emergency nature to fulfill a mutual aid request.
Examples of this type of situation would include but not be limited to:
· Temporary assignment of law enforcement officers and/or equipment of one party to the
other for patrol purposes and response to calls for service where the police officers and/or
equipment of the party requesting assistance may be unavailable due to prior calls for
service;
· Response of officer(s) of one party into the other parties jurisdiction to provide backup for
police officers on or responding to calls which would require a two officer response, and
only one officer of the requesting party is available;
· Conducting joint investigations, tactical incident responses and executions of warrants;
· Conducting joint training and development of policies and procedures. With the goal of the
latter function to pursue joint accreditation or certification;
· Development of policies and procedures for multiple agency teams. In the case of a joint
tactical team, rules and regulations shall be established providing for a single team
commander and team leaders, a single set of standard operational procedures, training
records maintenance, and the fiscal responsibilities of each agency; and
· Sharing of personnel, equipment and facilities.
It is not the intent of this Agreement to circumvent any collective bargaining agreements in place
within either jurisdiction in regards to staffing and payment of overtime to cover shift shortages.
Rather it is the intent of this Agreement to maximize the effectiveness, efficiency and safety of the
police officers of both parties while working their pre-scheduled shift.
ARTICLE THREE
Power and Authorization
Each party authorizes the police officers working at the time mutual aid is needed to request temporary
assistance from the other party. This request should come from the supervisor or officer in charge of
the shift of the requesting agency at the time, whenever possible. Any request for assistance that is pre-
planned and/or will be of longer duration (i.e. training, large scale pre-planned events) should come
through the respective Police Chief, Sheriff or their designee. The judgment of the officer authorized
under this Agreement of each municipality rendering aid as to the amount of personnel, supplies and
equipment available shall be final.
The obligation to render mutual aid is strictly voluntary in nature. It does not place either party under
any obligation to respond to a request for mutual aid or assistance of the other party that it
EXHIBIT 2014-035 pg 3
1. is unable or unwilling to honor. Such law enforcement aid may be provided on an actual or
standby basis.
2. Each party agrees that the responding party may hold back sufficient personnel and equipment
to provide adequate protection within the territory of the responding party. Should a need for
the loaned personnel and equipment arise within the territory of the responding party, then the
responding party may recall such personnel and equipment or any part thereof. The responding
party shall inform the requesting party of its intent to withdraw from the situation.
3. Pursuant to sections §119-n(c) and § 119-o GML, police officers assisting another local
government outside their normal geographical area of employment shall have all powers and
authority of law enforcement officers in such other jurisdiction as provided by law, including
the power of arrest. Specifically, police officers of the Cayuga Heights Police Department shall
have the same powers as do the police officers of the Tompkins County Sheriff’s Office, who
already have full jurisdiction throughout the County of Tompkins, when acting pursuant to this
Agreement.
ARTICLE FOUR
Control of Personnel and Equipment
The officer in charge of the requesting party shall be in command of the operation(s) under which the
equipment and personnel sent by the responding party shall serve; provided that the responding
personnel and equipment shall be under the immediate supervision of the officer in charge of the
responding party, if more than one officer responds. Command, however, may be relinquished to a
ranking or senior officer of the party rendering assistance under the terms of this Agreement.
Further, each party authorizes the respective Sheriff and Police Chief, or their designee, to pre-arrange
training exercises and programs, as well as temporary assignment of police officers and/or equipment
to another law enforcement agency for training, response or investigatory purposes.
ARTICLE FIVE
Compensation and Expenses
All individuals shall retain all of their pension, disability, contractual and compensation rights
(including workers' compensation and GML 207-C benefits) while performing duties in accordance
with this Agreement. All salaries, legal and contractual benefits, and other personnel costs together
with equipment and supply costs will be the responsibility of the respective local government
employing the officer.
Neither participant, as a requesting party, shall be obligated to compensate the responding party for
services rendered by or injuries to the responding party’s personnel, or for the use or damage to the
responding party’s equipment. Specifically, and without limiting the foregoing, the requesting party
shall have no obligation for payment of wages or withholding for unemployment, workers
compensation, GML 207-C benefits, or for the payment of any other benefits to the personnel of the
responding party. Each participant hereto hereby expressly waives all claims of whatever type or
nature, except for gross negligence, against the other and its personnel, which may arise out of the
performance of this Agreement. The terms of this provision may be altered if agreed to separately by
the parties Sheriff, Police Chief and respective municipal board.
EXHIBIT 2014-035 pg 4
ARTICLE SIX
Liability and Indemnification
EXHIBIT 2014-035 pg 1
Neither party shall incur any liability or responsibility for the failure to respond to any request for
assistance made pursuant to this Agreement. This Agreement shall not be construed as or deemed to be
an Agreement for the benefit of any third party or parties, and no third party or parties shall have any
right of action whatsoever hereunder for any cause whatsoever.
Neither party shall be required to indemnify the other for any claim arising out of participating under
this Agreement. Each party shall be responsible for defending its own respective entity in any action or
dispute that arises in connection with or as a result of this Agreement and that each party will be
responsible for bearing their own costs, damages, losses, expenses and attorney fees. Each party shall
be obligated to notify the other of any claims or lawsuits received arising out of any mutual aid
operations.
All immunities from liability enjoyed by the local government within its boundaries shall extend to its
participation in rendering aid under this Agreement outside of its boundaries unless otherwise provided
by law. All the immunities from liability and exemptions from laws, ordinances and regulations which
law enforcement officers employed by local governments which are parties to this Agreement have in
their own jurisdictions shall be effective in the jurisdiction in which they are giving aid unless
otherwise provided by law or this Agreement.
ARTICLE SEVEN
Rules and Regulations
The Sheriff and Police Chief of the local governments shall establish uniform rules and regulations for
requesting and rendering mutual aid as necessary and appropriate to implement this Agreement.
Vehicles, firearms, equipment and apparatus furnished in or for mutual aid shall be operated by
personnel trained in the proper use of same.
It is understood that under no circumstance will privately owned vehicles or equipment be utilized in
providing mutual aid unless commandeered or authorized by the commanding officer of the local
government receiving aid, with the exception of individual officer equipment that is authorized by the
employing agency.
ARTICLE EIGHT
Cooperation and Line of Duty Death or Injury
In the event a mutual aid or assistance situation results in an officer-involved shooting, accidental
injury or other event or results requiring investigation or review, both parties will cooperate and consult
with each other in the conduct of such investigation or review. Each local government and each law
enforcement agency will make available to the other any information or resources necessary to conduct
such investigation or review.
The Police Chief and the Sheriff will fully communicate, consult and cooperate with each other to
insure that a thorough, efficient and effective investigation or review is conducted and that unnecessary
duplication is avoided. The results of such investigation shall be shared with each local government.
EXHIBIT 2014-035 pg 5
The effect of the death, injury or disability of any officer who is killed, injured or disabled outside the
territorial limits of either participating entity while in the performance of this Agreement, shall be the
same as if they were killed, injured or were to become disabled while that officer was functioning
within its own territorial limits, and such injury or death shall be considered to be in the line of duty.
ARTICLE NINE
Approval, Modification and Termination.
This Agreement shall not be effective until approved by a majority vote, as required by section 119-o of
the General Municipal Law, of the governing body of each party.
This Agreement may be changed, modified or amended by written Agreement of the participants,
subject to the requirements of the first paragraph of this Article.
This Agreement may be terminated at any time by passage of a resolution terminating same by the
governing board of a party to the Agreement. A copy of the resolution shall be promptly filed with the
Clerk of each local government following its passage. However, obligations previously incurred are not
extinguished by the termination of the Agreement.
This agreement shall terminate on _________________, 2_____. The terms herein shall continue,
however, until both legislative bodies have held their annual organizational meetings. At such
meetings, this agreement shall be considered for renewal, and if approved by each legislative body,
such renewal shall be made effective January 1, 2xxx. [Intermunicipal agreements may be in effect for
up to five years §119-n (2) (j)]
ARTICLE TEN
Miscellaneous
This Agreement constitutes the entire Agreement between the parties and cannot be modified or
amended except by written Agreement of the parties pursuant to Article Nine, above.
The laws of the State of New York shall govern this Agreement.
Each participant agrees that each will comply with all applicable, federal, state and local laws, rules and
regulations applicable to the respective entities and employees in connection with the performance of
this Agreement.
This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an
original.
For the purposes of this Agreement, when involved in routine law enforcement work of a non-
emergency nature, temporary assignments and training exercises, the law enforcement agency from
which the equipment is assigned, or which is providing the training, or which is sponsoring the training
exercise shall be deemed the assisting local government.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement the date and year written
above.
EXHIBIT 2014-035 pg 6
By:_______________________________________
Kenneth W. Lansing, Sheriff
Tompkins County Sheriff’s Office
By:_______________________________________
Joe or Martha
______________________________, County of Tompkins
By:_______________________________________
James M. Steinmetz, Chief of Police
Cayuga Heights Police Department
By:______________________________________
Kate Supron, Mayor
Village of Cayuga Heights
EXHIBIT 2015-036a
VILLAGE OF CAYUGA HEIGHTS
CLERK’S REPORT
August 11, 2014
1. Tax Collections as of Friday, August 8, 2014 equal $2,402,590.63. Penalties in the amount of
$2500.79 have also been collected. Unpaid taxes on nineteen (19) are $37,361.18 with
$2,241.68 in penalties through the end of July currently assessed.
2. Requests for Waiver of Tax Penalty:
a) Request for late tax payment penalty waiver by Amelia and Oliver Habicht
See attached letter.
b) Request for late tax payment penalty waiver by Lisa Sahn
See attached letter.
3. At the August 7, 2014 monthly meeting of the Greater Tompkins County Municipal Health
Insurance Consortium Joint Committee on Plan Structure and Design the following action took
place:
a. A resolution to recommend the addition of the Standard Platinum Plan Metal Level Option
consistent with the Provisions of the Affordable Care Act was a deadlocked vote and
therefore did not pass. The resolution will be on the Executive Committee agenda later this
month.
Information on the Plan’s Performance was disseminated.
During 2013 there were 2,317 occasions of urgent care use. In the future this data will be
useful for comparison however the 2012 figure of 901 is not accurate due to lack of coding on
the legacy system.
ProAct, the Plan’s prescription provider filled 104,455 monthly prescriptions. The Plan paid
$7,017,157.67 for these prescriptions during calendar year 2013. At the next meeting numbers
for the first six (6) months of 2014 will be presented for comparison. Each member municipality
can work to lower the cost by encouraging use of the 90 day supply mail-order service and use
of generic drugs when appropriate.
4. On July 21, Deputy Clerk Podufalski and I attended a training held by Tompkins County
Personnel covering their new system and procedures.
5. The Occupation & Wage form was submitted to the NYS Department of Labor on July 15th.
6. The Bolton Point payment recording system was updated this month and has proved to contain
serious problems. Water/Sewer payments are unable to be processed. A work around
procedure to process checks within the three (3) day requirement is in use until the
programming is revised. Collection totals will be available for the next Board of Trustees
Meeting.
Respectfully submitted,
Joan M. Mangione
Village Clerk
EXHIBIT 2015-036b
VILLAGE OF CAYUGA HEIGHTS
TREASURER’S REPORT
August 11, 2014
1. Bank Balance as of July 31, 2014
Consolidated Checking $1,279,858.06
Consolidated Savings $2,861,652.06
Trust & Agency $ 6,841.89
$4,148,352.01
2. Audit:
a. The NYS Office of the State Comptroller began its audit focusing on the Village’s Financial
Condition and Budget Practices on June 30, 2014 and is ongoing.
b. The Village’s external audit, conducted by CDLM, is scheduled to begin September 30, 2014.
3. Budget:
The Finance Committee met to review FYE2014 Budget Adjustments prior to completion of the
year-end close and completion of the Annual Update Document (AUD).
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Fiscal yearend Budget Journal entries for FYE2014 consisting of
General Fund (A) entries 210-338, Water Fund (F) entries 042-053, Sewer Fund (G) entries 059-
098, and Capital Fund (H) entries 018-021 are approved for inclusion in the Village of Cayuga
Heights Annual Update Document to be submitted.
4. Bond and BAN Financing:
a. No activity this month
5. Transfers:
a. During the month of July 2014, $129,943.27 was transferred from Consolidated Fund checking
to Trust & Agency for payroll, 75% of the retiree healthcare premium, and payroll processing
fees.
b. On July 22nd $1,000,000 in property tax receipts was transferred from Consolidated Fund
checking to Consolidated Fund Savings
6. Revenues & Expenditures - July:
a. Total Deposits and Credits - $609,451.33
b. Total Checks and Debits - $1,456,535.95
7. Current Expenses:
Unaudited Abstract #3 dated August 11, 2014: as distributed.
8. Approval of August Abstract:
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Abstract #3 for FYE2015 consisting of Trust and Agency vouchers 13 –
21 in the amount of $16,127.65 and Consolidated Fund vouchers 102 - 183 in the amount of
$166,449.31 is approved and the Treasurer is instructed to make payments thereon.
Respectfully submitted,
Joan M. Mangione
Village Treasurer