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HomeMy WebLinkAboutReg Mtg. Minutes 6/15/1987VILLAGE OF CAYUGA HEIGHTS BOARD OF TRUSTEES 9 MINUTES OF A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Village of Cayuga Heights held June 15, 1987 at 7:30 p.m. in the Village Hall. PRESENT: Deputy Mayor Anderson; Trustees Bennett, Camp, Fleming, Kira; Attorney Sovocool; Treasurer Walker; Engineer /ZO Rogers; Police Chief Wall. ABSENT: Mayor.F.G. Marcham, Trustee Pimentel, Fire Chief Miller. OTHERS PRESENT: Nick Hatala, Joel Swanson, Michael Valentino, Kay Newman. Noel Swanson, Engineer representing Stearns & Wheler, appeared to discuss with the Board, its concerns regarding current sewer plant capacity and the potential for future expansion. Questions relating to funding were raised and Mr. Swanson pointed out that grant programs will be closed out after 1990 under the current law (only state revolving funds will then be available), and the Board must act by October 1, 1987 in order to qualify for fiscal '88. He expressed a doubt as to whether the Village could qualify for grant money since it is available primarily for water quality problems and the issue here is one of expansion. The Board asked that S &W submit for Board authorization, before the July meeting, a general services agreement outlining the scope of work the Board wishes to have done - i.e., determination of current plant capacity and a projection study for potential growth in the area served by the treatment plant including associated costs for plant expansion. For the interim, the Board agreed to have the Attorney draft a short -term contract with municipalities connected to the Village's system. Michael Valentino was present at the meeting and gave a copy of an agreement drawn up by Attorney Holmberg for Mr. and Mrs. Michael King to Attorney Sovocool who stated that he had not received a copy. Deputy Mayor Anderson called the regular meeting to order at 8:35 p.m. Moved by Trustee Bennett, seconded by Trustee Kira: y VOTED to approve the minutes of a regular meeting held May 18, 1987 and a special meeting held May 26, 1987 as furnished Trustees in photocopy form on the condition that Resolution 3817 - Temporary Appointment of Engineer Rogers at Salary in New Budget - be rescinded later in the meeting during an Executive Session called for the purpose of discussing the matter. Unanimously passed. Trustee Bennett Voting Yes Trustee Camp Voting Yes Trustee Fleming Voting Yes Trustee Kira Voting Yes Moved by Trustee Kira, second by Trustee Bennett: VOTED to approve the Abstract of Audited Vouchers dated 6/15/87 in the following amounts: General Fund - $6,158.50; Sewer Fund - $15,919.14. Unanimously passed. Trustee Bennett Voting Yes Trustee Camp Voting Yes Trustee Fleming Voting Yes Trustee Kira Voting Yes Deputy Mayor Anderson referred to the following: 1) A letter from Sgt. Ed Brown of the T. C. Sheriff's Dept. commending Sgt. Ken Lansing of the CHPD for his heroic efforts in saving a life during a recent call 2 - - MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING 6/15/87 for assistance. 2) A letter of "thanks" from Police Chief Wall to Bob Tyrrell and the DPW crew for their help in getting done - on sometimes short notice - the numerous jobs around the Village. 3) Memo from Trustee Pimentel concerning joggers and bikers who don't use the new sidewalk on Pleasant Grove Road, sug- gesting ways they could be made to do so. Also, a comment regarding the possible installation of a mailbox at the Village Hall. The Police Chief said he would examine the law regarding bicyclists using walkways. 4) A plea from Dooley Kiefer that the Board consider "the adoption of a form of right to know ordi- nance to benefit Village residents" in connection with provisions for notifi- cation before the use of pesticides and herbicides. The Board, supporting her view, agreed to discuss the subject at greater length at a future time. 5) Complaint from Professor Eric Blackall re the unsightly condition of his corner (Triphammer & Sheldon Roads) following the excavation at the Lowell Place construction site last summer. Engineer Rogers stated that the neces- sary work will be done in the very near future. Trustee Kira gave a brief report re CHCA. She stated that their annual meeting was reasonably well attended and the Association continues to seek new members. The Association's Report of the Treasurer is on file in the Village Office. The report of the Fire Chief was presented in his absence and placed on file. Attorney Sovocool reported that after having consulted with the Engineer, sev- eral minor changes had been made to the sewer ordinance (Local Law No. 1 of 1987) which had been adopted at the special meeting of May 26, 1987. Motion by Trustee Bennett, second by Trustee Fleming: RESOLUTION 3831 - FINAL ADOPTION OF LOCAL LAW NO. 1 OF THE YEAR 1987 AMENDING VILLAGE SEWER ORDINANCE VOTED to adopt Local Law No. 1 of the Year 1987 entitled "Amendment to Article VIII of the Village of Cayuga Heights Sewer Ordinance," with additional changes, to take effect upon filing with the Secretary of State. Unanimously passed. Trustee Bennett Voting Yes Trustee Camp Voting Yes Trustee Fleming Voting Yes Trustee Kira Voting Yes There was some discussion regarding the proposed Sign Ordinance and the Attorney and Zoning Officer will bring it before the Board for approval at the July meeting after some of the language has been worked out. The Attorney read to the Board the swale agreement between the Village and the Kings given him by Mr. Valentino earlier in the meeting and after some discussion, it was agreed that the clause referring to the "removal by the Village of the :. length of pipe" be modified, as recommended by the Engineer, to read "remove only the length of pipe which lies within the 10' easement." The Attorney will forward a revised copy to Attorney Holmberg. The Engineer stated the work on the swale would be completed by October 1st. Moved by Trustee Bennett, second by Trustee Camp: RESOLUTION 3832 - ACCEPT MODIFIED VERSION OF KING AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZE MAYOR TO EXECUTE Ldd 'J MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING 6/15/87 K VOTED to accept, as modified above, the agreement between the Village and Mr. & Mrs. Michael King for the installation of a swale on their property and to authorize the Mayor to execute said agreement. Unanimously passed. Trustee Bennett Voting Yes Trustee Fleming Voting Yes The Treasurer had no report. Trustee Camp Voting Yes Trustee Kira Voting Yes Engineer /ZO presented his written report which is on file in the Village Office. In a letter to the Board dated May 28, 1987, Gary Gleason requested a new con- tractual arrangement for the operation of the sewer plant. The Attorney and the Engineer will draft a tentative contract for Board approval. Moved by Trustee Camp, second by Trustee Bennett: RESOLUTION 3833 - AUTHORIZE ENGINEER TO PREPARE SPECS FOR SIDEWALK VOTED to authorize the Engineer to prepare specifications and advertise for bids for the installation of sidewalk replacement on the lengths of arterials - Cayuga Heights Road, Highland Road, The Parkway, Triphammer and E. & W. Upland Road to Triphammer. Unanimously passed. Trustee Bennett Voting Yes Trustee Camp Voting Yes Trustee Fleming Voting Yes Trustee Kira Voting Yes A special meeting will be called to review and award the bid prior to the July mtng. Police Chief Wall presented his report which has been.placed on file. Motion by Trustee Bennett, second by Trustee Camp: RESOLUTION 3834 - PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE TO REVIEW LIST FOR POLICE OFFICER VOTED that the final List of Eligibles (for Police Officer) who have taken all tests, including agility, be subject to review by the Public Safety Committee and the numbers of them that seem eligible will be passed on to the Mayor and Police Chief for final selection. Unanimously passed. Trustee Bennett Voting Yes Trustee Camp Voting Yes Trustee Fleming Voting Yes Trustee Kira Voting Yes Motion by Trustee Fleming, second by Trustee Kira: RESOLUTION 3835 - ADD MEMBER TO FIRE COUNCIL VOTED to grant the request of the Fire Council of the CHFD to add the Director of Rescue as a voting member of the Fire Council. Unanimously passed. Trustee Bennett Voting Yes Trustee Camp Voting Yes Trustee Fleming Voting Yes Trustee Camp Voting Yes 0 MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING 6/15/87 Motion by Trustee Bennett, second by Trustee Fleming: RESOLUTION 3836 - APPROVE REFUNDS VOTED to approve the following refunds for overpayment of water bills: Stone - $495.23, Corson - $38.98, Watkins - $233.77, Trice - $35.08. Unanimously passed. Trustee Bennett Voting Yes Trustee Camp Voting Yes Trustee Fleming Voting Yes Trustee Kira Voting Yes The Treasurer, Attorney, Engineer and Clerk withdrew from the meeting. The Board adjourned into Executive Session at 10:40 p.m. to discuss the duties of the Engineer /ZO in the near future and the expectation that there would be, as soon as the process is complete, an6 opening for Supt. of Public Works, and that when a list from the County Personnel is available, the Board will choose a person to fill that position. The Board reconvened to regular session at 10:50 p.m. Moved by Trustee Camp, second by Trustee Fleming: RESOLUTION 3833 - RESCIND RESOLUTION 3187 VOTED to rescind Resolution 3817 of the May 18, 1987 regular meeting. Unanimously Trustee Bennett Voting Yes Trustee Fleming Voting Yes Trustee Camp Voting Yes Trustee Kira Voting Yes Motion by Trustee Bennett, second by Trustee Kira: passed. I RESOLUTION 3834 - ROGERS TO CONTINUE UNDER SAME TITLES ITEMIZED IN 1987 -88 BUDGET VOTED to ask Mr. John Rogers to continue under the same titles - Engineer /ZO and at the 1987 -88 proposed salary for that line, namely $20,475.00, until such time as the new position is created, the job description for the new position is approved, a test has been given and a list is sent to the Village by the County Personnel at which time the Board will choose from that list, a Supt. of Public Works at a salary of $27,500.00. Unanimously passed. Trustee Bennett Voting Yes Trustee Fleming Voting Yes Adjourned 10 :55 p.m. Trustee Camp 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 July 20, 1987 at 7:30 p.m. in the Village Hall. PRESENT: Deputy Mayor Anderson; Trustees Camp, Fleming, Kira; Attorney Sovocool; Treasurer Walker; Engineer /ZO Rogers; Fire Chief Miller; Police Sgt. Lansing.