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HomeMy WebLinkAboutReg Mtg. Minutes 11/16/1987MINUTES of Special Meeting - 11/9/87 He mentioned that newer plants may be allowed to use an emergency by -pass. ® He does not recommend this procedure. Gary suggested that when and if Morse Auto installs a working pre- treatment to lower the solids now entering the sewer plant, we might be able to handle another 200 - 400 thousand gallons of domestic quality effluent per day. Rogers estimated that for development of the Savage Farm (90 M), Pleasant Grove and Jessup (90 M), and vacant lots (20 M), we should reserve at least 200 M for Village growth. Gleason estimated that expenditure of $100,000 would improve immediate needs at the plant, and $500,000 could increase capacity by 25%. Reduced infiltration, a costly venture, would be necessary to effect this gain. Aid for new and /or improved waste treatment plants will be at best low interest loans from NY State. Stearns & Wheler will further consult with us on these and other questions before the November meeting. Adjourned at 6 p.m. R nald A derson Deputy Mayor MINUTES of a Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Village of Cayuga Heights held November 16, 1987 at 7:30 p.m. in the Village Hall. PRESENT: Mayor F.G.Marcham; Trustees Anderson, Bennett, Camp, Fleming, Kira, Pimentel; Attorney Sovocool; Treasurer Walker; Engineer Rogers; Police Chief Wall; Fire Chief Miller. OTHERS PRESENT: John Burness, David Stewart, Gordon Wheeler, Doug Kuehn, Helen Searle, Kay Newman, Rupp and Five Star Equipment representatives. Cornell University Vice President John Burness, appearing at the invitation of the Board, spoke of the desirability for a better communication system between local governments and the University. He touched briefly on Cornell's short - range plans - specifically and on the immediate agenda - single graduate student housing, and in connection with this, Mr. Burness stated that the Vilaage will be informed of such plans during the early stages. As for the long -range plans, Mr. Stewart said the University is focusing at present mainly on the development of Savage Farm. There was some discussion regarding issues of mutual concern - fire /rescue service and police protection; and in addressing the latter, Mr. Burness, intimating a disagreement in the arrangement between the Village Police Department and the Cornell Department of Public Safety, remarked that it is not a function of law but of Village policy to maintain jurisdiction over the Jessup Road Town Houses. Mr. Stewart requested information from Fire Chief Miller on the number of calls by the rescue squad. Mr. Burness commented further that the University values the services provided by the Village and although the University is granted a legal exemption from the payment of property taxes for such services, the University has made voluntary contributions to support local fire services at the City and Town levels and it is his view that this contribution serves to en- hance the quality of fire service to all. As a follow -up to Trustees' comment that the Village helps the City more often than is the reverse situation, Mr. Burness advised getting numbers and said they will proceed from there. Mayor Marcham called the meeting to order at 8 p.m. MINUTES of a Regular Meeting - 11/16/87 Moved by Trustee Bennett, seconded by Trustee Kira: VOTED to approve the minutes of a regular meeting of the Board of Trustees held October 26, 1987 as furnished Trustees in photocopy form. Unanimously passed. Trustee Anderson Voting Yes Trustee Bennett Voting Yes Trustee Fleming Voting Yes Trustee Kira Voting Yes Trustee Pimentel Voting Yes . Moved by Trustee Bennett, seconded by Trustee Camp: VOTED to approve the List of Audited Vouchers dated 11/16/87 in the following amounts: General Fund - $10,851.41; Sewer Fund - $24,305.99. Unanimously passed. Trustee Anderson Voting Yes Trustee Bennett Voting Yes Trustee Fleming Voting Yes Trustee Kira Voting Yes Trustee Pimentel Voting Yes Mayor Marcham read his report and placed it on file in the Village office. At the request of Noel Desch, Treasurer SCLIWC, and the approval by the Board, the Mayor appointed Jack Rogers, Village Engineer to serve as a voting member on , the newly- created "Plumbing REview Advisory Board." There was no monthly report for the Community Association. Fire Chief Miller presented his written report which is on file. Treasurer Walker distributed copies of the October budget status report. The Treasurer suggested that in cases where equipment has been budgeted for, it should be purchased as soon as possible and put into service. Attorney Sovocool reported that Leonard Lieberman had been awarded $8500 plus interest in his claim against the Village, roughly amounting to $16,000. Regarding the damage to the oak tree at Sunset Park (Minutes 10/26/87) the Attorney reported that he had met with the property owner, reviewed the view easement and needs further to examine a survey map before reporting his findings to the Board. Police Chief Wall presented his statistical report which is on file. Moved by Trustee Pimentel, seconded by Trustee Bennett: RESOLUTION 3867 - HIRE NEWHART AS FULL TIME LABORER VOTED to accept the Engineer's recommendation to hire Ralph Newhart as laborer on a regular, full -time basis at an annual salary of $10,400, effective 12/1/87. Unanimously passed. Trustee Anderson Voting Yes Trustee Bennett Voting Yes Trustee Fleming Voting Yes Trustee Kira Voting Yes Trustee Pimentel Voting Yes v 1 27 MINUTES of a Regular Meeting - 11/16/87 Engineer Rogers presented his report which is on file in the Village Office. Engineer Rogers stated that the question of accrued vacation for the "first year" of employment is unclear as written in the Personnel Handbook and asked for clarification of the language with respect to the phrase "5 days vacation for one year's service." The Mayor instructed the Engineer to submit a written statement defining the word "year." Mayor Marcham turned the meeting over to Deputy Mayor Anderson at 8:55 p.m. The Attorney and Engineer were instructed to draft the language for a Village - wide notification to be included possibly in the mailing of tax bills in June of 1988 concerning the trimming back, by property owners, of brush along sidewalks. The Engineer reviewed the bid submitted by Rupp Rentals showing the areas where it did not meet the specifications for a loader backhoe. Moved by Trustee Bennett, seconded by Trustee Pimentel: RESOLUTION 3868 - APPROVE PURCHASE OF BACKHOE VOTED to accept the base bid of $53,130 and Alternate 3 bid of $470 for a loader backhoe from Five Star Equipment Co., Inc., and to reject bids for Alternate 1 and also, on specific recommendation from the Village Engineer, for Alternate 2 (trade -in). Unanimously passed. Trustee Anderson Voting Yes Trustee Fleming Voting Yes Trustee Pimentel Voting Yes Trustee Bennett Voting Yes Trustee Kira Voting Yes Trustee Pimentel reported that the Public Works Committee had met to discuss ways for improving the flow of traffic at the Community Corners and also the existing safety problem at certain other intersections in the Village. The Committee came up with several options and it was agreed to continue the discussion with the Public Safety Committee on December 14 at 4:30 p.m. and to invite Dr. Rubenstein and Joe Ciaschi. Moved by Trustee Bennett, seconded by Trustee Pimentel: RESOLUTION 3869 - PROCEED WITH OPTION TO BUY PROPERTY VOTED to proceed with an option to purchase the property which the Village is interested in acquiring and which has recently been appraised by Richard Agard. Unanimously passed. Trustee Anderson Voting Yes Trustee Fleming Voting Yes Trustee Pimentel Voting Yes Trustee Bennett Voting Yes Trustee Kira Voting Yes Motion by Trustee Pimentel, seconded by Trustee Camp: RESOLUTION 3870 - BOARD SUPPORTS AMENDMENT FOR PRIOR NOTIFICATION FOR APPLICATION OF PESTICIDES 28 MINUTES of Regular Meeting - 11/16/87 VOTED that the Board of Trustees of the Village of Cayuga Heights goes on record as generally supporting the notion of posting notification for application of pesticides but that some rigid ideas, such as notice every 12 feet, is a little excessive. Unanimously passed. Trustee Anderson Voting Yes Trustee Fleming Voting Yes Trustee Pimentel Voting Yes Trustee Bennett Voting Yes Trustee Kira Voting Yes Moved by Trustee Bennett, seconded by Trustee Kira: RESOLUTION 3871 - APPROVE REFUNDS VOTED to approve refunds for overpayment of water bills as follows: Mason - $302.33, White - $21.04, Norton - $264.81. Unanimously passed. Trustee.Anderson Voting Yes Trustee Fleming Voting Yes Trustee Pimentel Voting Yes Adjourned 9:35 p.m. Trustee Bennett Voting Yes Trustee Kira Voting Yes Anne Krohto Clerk MINUTES of a regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Village of Cayuga Heights held December 21, 1987 at 7:30 p.m. in the Vilalge Hall. PRESENT: Mayor F.G.Marcham; Trustees Anderson, Bennett, Camp, Fleming, Pimentel; Attorney Sovocool; Treasurer Walker; Engineer /ZO Rogers; Police Chief Wall; Fire Chief Miller. ABSENT: Trustee Kira. OTHERS PRESENT: Kay Newman Mayor Marcham called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. Motion by Trustee Bennett, seconded by Trustee Fleming: VOTED to approve the minutes of a regular meeting of the Board of Trustees held November 16, 1987 and a special meeting held November 9, 1987 as previously furnished Trustees in photocopy form. Unanimously passed. Trustee Anderson Voting Yes Trustee Camp Voting Yes Trustee Pimentel Voting Yes Trustee Bennett Voting Yes Trustee Fleming Voting Yes Motion by Trustee Bennett, seconded by Trustee Anderson: VOTED to approve the Abstract of Audited Vouchers dated 12/21/87 in the following amounts: General Fund - $14,222.04; Sewer Fund - $22,441.44. Unanimously passed.