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HomeMy WebLinkAboutReg Mtg. Minutes 5/18/1987MINUTES OF A SPECIAL MEETING 5/1/87 Mrs. Matyas raised questions concerning cost sharing and spoke in favor of putting the additional cost, if any, of using concrete rather than asphalt, upon all Villagers. Much discussion followed and in the course of it, Trustee Pimentel turned attention towards creating a sidewalk program for the whole Village. His opinion was that the Board should turn away from considering the Old Village as a special sidewalk problem and regard what was called for in the original petition of Old Villagers and what the Board had done in response to that petition as preliminary steps towards a program for the whole Village. The elaborate procedures called for the Village Law regarding sidewalk districts would not come into play. After substantial new discussion, and after Villagers present expressed their opinions by show of hands on specific parts of the new program, the Board resolved, as follows: (Mayor's Note: The wordinq of the Resolution set out below is tentative n suomittea to irustees Lamp ano vimentei r_or com Fe avail eat t e Reau ar eetina on Mav 18th). Resolved that the Board tentatively sets aside the petition of property owners in the so- called Old Village,,in which they asked that the sidewalks in the Old Village be repaired or replaced in concrete; this action by the Board to be subject to the con- sent of the petitioners or of persons who speak for them. And, the Board will plan to repair or replace old sidewalks and, where appropriate, install new sidewalks, throughout the Village of Cayuga Heights and the Board will consider using either concrete or asphalt for this work, their preference being for concrete. In considering the merits of concrete and asphalt as to cost, account will be taken of the total life cycle cost of both materials. Before the Board authorizes the repair and replacement and addition of sidewalks, it will submit its plan for work to be done, and the cost to be incurred, to Villagers for their judgment. Adjourned 9:05 p.m. F.G. Marcham Mayor MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING 5/18/87 Minutes of a regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Village of Cayuga Heights held May 18, 1987 at 7 ?30 p.m. in the Village Hall. PRESENT: Mayor F. G. Marcham; Trustees Bennett, Camp, Fleming, Kira, Pimentel;' Attorney Sovocool; Treasurer Walker; Police Chief Wall; Fire Chief Miller. ABSENT: Trustee Anderson, Engineer /ZO Rogers. OTHERS PRESENT: 15 to 20 Village residents, Harry Missirian. Harry Missirian of the County Planning Department staff presented a circulation study of the 5- street intersection at the Community Corners dating from 1966 to the present and placed on display for Board consideration several traffic plans for possible implementation in that area to help alleviate existing traffic flow problems and to improve pedestrain safety. He explained; at some length, the details of each of the plans - B through E (Plan A - existing situation) - showing direction and flow of traffic, implementation of center lanes and traffic lights, estimated costs, etc., and stated that the plans are designed for the smooth, safe flow of traffic - none will reduce it. Mr. Missirian spoke of a study about to get underway which will deal with the Ithaca Urban Area bounded by Rt. 13 from the north, Warren ans Pine Tree Roads from the east, Rt. 79 from the south, and the Octopus from the west, and he urged Village participation in this study. Mr. Missirian agreed at the Board's request, to leave the displays in the Board room J �3 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING - 5/18/87 for a time so that they can be studied by Board members and interested Villagers. Michael Valentino appeared before the Board to voice his optimism that the agree- ment between the Village and the Kings appeared to be close to completion and Attorney Sovocool agreed, stating that the document will be ready for Board approval at the June meeting. Mayor Marcham called the regular meeting to order. Moved by Trustee Bennett, seconded by Trustee PimenteI: VOTED to approve the minutes of a public hearing and the Annual Organizational Meeting held April 6, 1987 and, as amended as follows, the minutes of the special meetings held April 20 and May 1, 1987: "Resolution 3813 - AGREEMENT RE VAN NESS PROPERTY LINE - VOTED resolved that if the Village property at 825 Hanshaw Road is used for highway purposes, the Board is willing to accept title to the strip of land shown on a survey dated 3/19/87 filed in the Village office, and to agree that any building of a highway by the Village in the future shall not come within 30 feet of the existing building on the Van Neww property. Unanimously passed." Trustee Bennett Voting Yes Trustee Camp Voting Yes Trustee Fleming Voting Yes Trustee Kira Voting Yes Trustee Pimentel Voting Yes "RESOLUTION 3816 - ABOLISH FORMATION OF SIDEWALK DISTRICT AND ADOPT IN THE FUTURE VILLAGE WIDE SIDEWALK PLAN - VOTED rssolved that the Board sets aside the petition of property owners in the so- called Old Village in which they asked that a side- walk district be formed. And, the Board will adopt a plan to repair or replace old sidewalks and, where appropriate, install new sidewalks, throughout the Village of Cayuga Heights and the Voard will consider using either concrete or asphalt for this work, their preference being for concrete. In considering the merits of concrete and asphalt as to cost, account will be taken of the total life cycle cost of both materials. Unanimously passed." The Board agreed that before it formally-adopts such a plan, it will call a public hearing to consider its merits. Motion by Trustee Bennett, second by Trustee Kira: VOTED to approve the Abstract of Audited Vouchers dated May 18, 1987 in the following amounts: General Fund - $8,725.20; Sewer Fund - $65,832.75; and to add the bill from S & S Tree Service for removal of trees on Highland Rd. and Kelvin Place at a cost of $480 per authorization of the Village Forester. Unanimously passed. Trustee Bennett Voting Yes Trustee Camp Voting Yes Trustee Fleming Voting Yes Trustee Kira Voting Yes Trustee Pimentel Voting Yes Mayor Marcham read his report which has been placed on file. Mayor Marcham referred to a letter from the Superintendent of Schools, Gordon Bruno, in which he gives notice that the lease for the rental of space at the Cayuga Heights Elementary School will terminate on November 1, 1987. Mayor Marcham spoke of his upcoming meeting on May 26th with Hugh Hurlbut of the County Personnel office at which will be discussed the duties to be alotted to the 19q MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING - 5/18/87 proposed Superintendent of Public Works, an office which will have formal status later in the summer. He reminded Trustees that appointment for Village Engineer had not been made and suggested that, in the meantime, it might be well to give Engineer Rogers temporary appointment to serve in his present position under the conditions that apply to his present position and asked if the Board wished to keep his salary at the present level (1986 -87) or at the level shown in the new budget (1987 -88). Motion by Trustee Pimentel, second by Trustee Kira: RESOLUTION 3817 - TEMPORARY APPOINTMENT OF ENGINEER ROGERS AT SALARY IN NEW BUDGET VOTED to dive temporary appointment to Engineer Rogers during the period of June 1 until sucH time as the question of Superintendent of Public Works is formally established, and during this time, his salary shall be at the rate set forth in the budget for the fiscal year, 1987 -88 (20,475)." Unanimously passed. Trustee Bennett Voting Yes Trustee Camp Voting Yes Trustee Fleming Voting Yes Trustee Kira Voting Yes Trustee Pimentel Voting Yes Motion by Trustee Kira, second by Trustee Fleming: RESOLUTION 3818 - AMEND 1987 -88 BUDGET TO ALLOCATE SUFFICIENT FUNDS.FOR NEW POSITION VOTED to amend the 1987 -8B budget as adopted to allocate out of the contingency line item sufficient funds to bring the new position of Superintendent of Public Works salary up to $27,500 from an amount which is now $20,475 for Village Engineer. Unanimously passed. Trustee Bennett Voting Yes Trustee Camp Voting Yes Trustee Fleming Voting Yes Trustee Kira Voting Yes Trustee Pimentel Voting Yes It was the Board's wish that the letter drafted by the Mayor to SCLIWC Commissioners, dated 5/11/87, be sent to them immediately. Trustees agreed to hold a special meeting on Tuesday, May 26, 1987 at 7:00 p.m. for the purpose of paying year -end bills and approving transfers and also to discuss the sidewalk issue. Motion by Trustee Kira, second by Trustee Pimentel: RESOLUTION 3819 - APPROVE CHANGES IN COMMITTEES VOTED to approve the following changes in the membership of Board Committees - Trustee Camp from Safety to Public Safety. Unanimously passed. Works, Trustee Bennett from Public Works to Trustee Bennett Voting Yes Trustee Camp Voting Yes Trustee Fleming Voting Yes Trustee Kira Voting Yes Trustee Pimentel Voting Yes l g� MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING 5/18/87 Trustee Kira gave a brief report of the CHCA. She spoke of a concern of the Associ- ation about the termination of the lease. The Annual Meeting and Barbeque is planned for May 30th. Fire Chief Miller presented his statistical report which has been placed on file. Fire Chief Miller reported that the Fire Council wished him toconvey to the Board the message that they do not feel it is the responsibility of the Fire Department to do the flow testing on hydrants but suggested they be allowed to oversee the work. The Fire Chief reported that the Seagrave is back in service. The TReasurer reported briefly on the budget status as of 4/30/87 and referred to some typing changes in the 1987 -88 budget. Attorney Sovocool reported that he has incorporated in the proposed Sewer Ordinance, a change in the reporting requirements and will have copies available for Board review prior to the May 26 meeting for possible action at that meeting. He stated also that although the wording in the proposed Sign Ordinance concerning square footage is still not in place, he will have copies available at the same time. Discussion focused on the Board's concern that an agreement still has not been reached in connection with the proposed sewer contracts between the Village of Cayuga Heights and the Village and the Town of Lansing. Discussion led to the pro- posed development of 350 acres in the Village of Lansing and its potential impact on the sewer plant. The Mayor mentioned that his letter of March 19 to Mayor Furry requesting a meeting had not been answered. Attorney Sovocool stated that he will review the present contract with the Mayor and Engineer. The Mayor was asked to write again to Mayor Furry to try to arrange a meeting to discuss questions concern- ing sewer plant expansion and financing, as it relates to the proposed development. Police Chief Wall presented his statistical report which has been placed on file. Police Chief Wall asked for permission to sell the used police car and asked the Village Clerk to open the sealed proposal from the Village of Spencer for purchase of same. Motion by Trustee Fleming, second by Trustee Pimentel: RESOLUTION 3820 - ACCEPT PURCHASE OFFER FOR USED POLICE CAR VOTED to accept the offer from the Village of Spencer for the used police car for a price of $5,000. Unanimously passed. Trustee Bennett Voting Yes Trustee Camp Voting Yes Trustee Fleming Voting Yes Trustee Kira Voting Yes Trustee Pimentel Voting Yes Motion by Trustee Bennett, second by Trustee Kira: RESOLUTION 3821 - AUTHORIZE POLICE CHIEF TO PURCHASE LIGHT BAR VOTED to authorize the Police Chief to purchase a light bar from the current year's budget at a cost not to exceed $650.00. Unanimously passed. Trustee Bennett Voting Yes Trustee Camp Voting Yes Trustee Fleming Voting Yes Trustee Kira Voting Yes I/ Trustee Pimentel Voting Yes 1 MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING 5/18/87 Police Chief Wall reported that Cornell University has requested that directional signs be placed in the Village as previously approved by the Board. Final plans were laid out by the Police Chief and Mr. Crissey. Motion by TRustee Camp, second by Trustee Kira: RESOLUTION 3822 - APPROVE CORNELL'S PLAN FOR SIGNAGE IN VILLAGE VOTED to approve Cornell University's plan to provide signs to the Village of Cayuga Heights for direction to the University through the Village and to authorize the Police Chief to install said signs as he sees fit. Unanimously passed. Trustee Bennett Voting Yes Trustee Camp Voting Yes Trustee Fleming Voting Yes Trustee Kira Voting Yes Trustee Pimentel Voting Yes Moved by Trustee Bennett, second by Trustee Kira: RESOLUTION 3823 - CHANGE IN P.D. PERSONNEL RULES RE COMP TIME FOR HOLIDAYS VOTED to approve the revision, per request of Police Chief Wall, in the Personnel Rules governing the Police Department as follows: "Those officers who work New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day shall be entitled to the premium overtime rate (comp time) for those hours worked. Effective 6/1/87." Unanimously passed. Trustee Bennett Voting Yes Trustee Camp Voting Yes Trustee Fleming Voting Yes Trustee Kira Voting Yes Trustee Pimentel Voting Yes Motion by Trustee Kira, second by Trustee Bennett: RESOLUTION 3824 - INCREASE EDUCATIONAL INCENTIVE COMPENSATION TO POLICE OFFICERS VOTED to authorize an increase in the educational incentive compensation to Police Officers from $7.50 for each credit hour to $10.00 for each credit hour up to 60 hours. Effective,6 /1/87. Unanimously passed. Trustee Bennett Voting Yes Trustee Fleming Voting Yes Trustee Pimentel Voting Yes Trustee Camp Voting Yes Trustee Kira Voting Yes The Mayor was asked to write a letter of appreciation to Sigma Chi Fraternity for the community service theyperformed in the Village on May 9. Motion by Trustee Bennett, second by Trustee Camp: RESOLUTION 3825 - AUTHORIZE PURCHASE OF USED LINE PAINTING MACHINE VOTED to authorize the purchase of a used line painting machine from the City of Ithaca at a cost of $1200. Unanimously passed. Trustee Bennett Voting Yes Trustee Camp Voting Yes Trustee Fleming Voting Yes Trustee Kira Voting Yes Trustee Pimentel Voting Yes �97 MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING - 5/18/87 Forester Pimentel referred to a letter he wrote on May 7 to Dr. W.T. Miller of 100 Sunset Park regarding the tree situation on the west bank of the Park. He spoke in his letter of having met with Cheryl Nickel, landscape architect who resides below this bank, to discuss Dr. Miller's proposal for tree removal and pruning of the pine trees; and it was agreed that the deciduous trees that are blocking his view of the Lake will be removed and in addition, three feet will be pruned off the tallest pine trees and about two feet from the side limbs on the west side of the largest pies. Trustee Pimentel stated that the cost should be around $150 to $200 and it was the consensus of Board opinion that since this will result in an improvement of the Lake view to a few Villagers, the expense should be borne by them. Trustee Pimentel will so inform them. Motion by Trustee-Camp, second by Trustee Pimentel: RESOLUTION 3826 - CONFIRM APPROVAL OF OFFICERS ELECTED BY FIRE COMPANY VOTED to confirm the telephone poll to approve the list of officers elected by the Fire Company at its annual meeting on 4/7/87. (List to be attached to official minute book). Unanimously - passed. Trustee Bennett Voting Yes Trustee Camp Voting Yes Trustee Fleming Voting Yes Trustee Kira Voting Yes Trustee Pimentel Voting Yes Motion by Trustee Camp, second byTrustee Bennett: RESOLUTION 3827 - APPROVE REFUNDS VOTED to approve the follwoing refunds as requested by the water department for overpayment of bills: TCTC - $22.54; Brown - $22.48; Ellis - $23.79; Dental Office - $871.59; Dr. Rubenstein - $279.71; Quigley - $120.80; Dluhosch - $8.68; Bijiaard - $216.92; Dr. Rao - $66.30. Total refunds - $2,161.43. Unanimously passed. Trustee Bennett Voting Yes Trustee Camp Voting Yes Trustee Fleming Voting Yes Trustee Kira Voting Yes Trustee Pimentel Voting Yes Motion by Trustee Bennett, second by Trustee Camp: RESOLUTION 3828 - AUTHORIZE HIRING OF TWO YOUTHS FOR SUMMER JOBS PROGRAM VOTED to authorize the hiring of two youths through the Tompkins County Youth Bureau Summer Jobs Program, enabling the Village to receive 50% matching funds from the County and the Village will receive the remaining 50% from the CHCA who plans to hire the youths in question. Unanimously passed. Trustee Bennett Voting Yes Trustee Fleming Voting Yes Trustee Pimentel Voting Yes Adjourned 10:25 p.m. l L� � Trustee Camp Voting Yes Trustee Kira Voting Yes .' Anne Krohto Clerk t 1