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Home My WebLink AboutReg Mtg. Minutes 8/17/1987E161 Minutes of a regular meeting of the Board of Trustees f the Village of Cayuga Heights held August 17, 1987 at 7:30 p.m. in the Village Hall. ® PRESENT: Mayor Marcham; Deputy Mayor Anderson; Trustees Bennett, Kira, Pimentel; Attorney Sovocool; Treasurer Walker; Engineer /ZO Rogers; Police Chief Wall. ABSENT: Trustees Camp, Fleming; Fire Chief Miller. OTHERS PRESENT: Chris Boissonnas, John Barney, Alex Cima, Kay Newman. Deputy Mayor Anderson called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. and welcomed Mayor Marcham who planned to stay for a short while only. Attorney Barney, representing Alex Cima, developer, presented a map showing land in the Town of Lansing which the latter has offered to purchase contingent upon Board assurance that sewer hookups will be available for 60 parcels. Attorney Barney and Mr. Cima were advised that since the Village of Cayuga Heights does not deal in such matters directly with individuals involved but rather with the municipality, they should submit the necessary plans to the Town of Lansing Board. Attorney Sovocool noted that there is no existing contract between the Village of Cayuga Heights and the Town of Lansing and recommended that one be negotiated soon on a short term basis while the problems connected with Borg - Warner Automotive are being worked out. In the meantime, the Engineer will review the draft of the proposed contract between the Village of Cayuga Heights and Town of Lansing and give his recommendations at the next meeting. Moved by Trustee Kira, seconded by Trustee Bennett: VOTED To approve the minutes of a regular meeting held July 20, 1987 as previously furnished Trustees in photocopy form. Unanimously passed. Trustee Bennett Voting Yes Trustee Kira Voting Yes Trustee Pimentel Voting Yes Moved by Trustee Bennett, seconded by Trustee Pimentel: VOTED to approve the Abstract of Audited Vouchers dated 8/17/87 with the deletion of F &J Masonry for $16,801.36 and the addition of the following to the Sewer Plant Supplies account: Lubrication Engineers - $328.50; Fisher Scientific - $127.74. General Fund - $29,667.21; Sewer Fund - $16,624.83. Unanimously passed. Trustee Bennett Voting Yes Trustee Pimentel Voting Yes Trustee Kira Voting Yes Deputy Mayor Anderson reported as follows: Letters relating to water problems to be turned over to the committee studing the problem - Robert Baker, 615 Cayuga Heights Rd.; Curt Ashman, 398 E. Upland Rd.: Katherine Doob, 118 Randolph Rd. Complaint from Irene Homa that the area on Pleasant Grove Rd. between the Edelman property and Patten's Jewelry store is extremely dark at night. Police Chief Wall is pursuing the matter with NYSEG and will report at next month's meeting. M1 MINUTES of a regular meeting - 8/17/87 Moved by Trustee Bennett, seconded by Trustee Kira: RESOLUTION 3841 - APPROVE REFUND VOTED to approve a refund of $79.20 for the second unit for sewer rent and Bolton Point to Bruce Calnek, 6 Lowell Place, because the apartment is presently occupied by a family member. Unanimously passed. Trustee Bennett Voting Yes Trustee Pimentel Voting Yes Trustee Kira Voting Yes Auditor's Report for fiscal year 1985 -86. Deputy Mayor Anderson commented briefly on the results of the examination - excessive year -end fund balances, lack of a written investment policy, improperly maintained general ledger accounts. It was noted that the period audited by the State was the year the Village was without a treasurer. Treasurer Walker stated he will file a response and pointed out that the report is not a complete financial audit but rather one of compliance. Letter from D. Harp, NYDOT in response to Attorney Ruswick's letter to him regarding maintenance of Tyler Drive. The letter was turned over to Attorney Sovocool for follow -up. Reference to a copy of CHCC minutes of July 31, 1987 meeting regarding, in particular, the cutting down of three large trees in the Cayuga Heights School courtyard and. also details re renovations of the interior of. the building. Report of the Fire Chief was presented in his absence by Chris Boissonnas, Asst. Chief. Moved by Trustee Bennett, seconded by Trustee Kira: RESOLUTION 3842 - APPROVE APPOINTMENTS VOTED to approve appointments of officers of the Fire Company due to the resignation of First Asst. Chief, Daniel Rogers - Christian M. Boissonnas, 1st Asst. Chief, John P. Millier, 2nd Asst. Chief, William H. Thompson, 3rd Asst. Chief, and Paul J. Sarokwash, 2nd Lieut. Unanimously passed. Trustee Bennett Voting Yes Trustee Pimentel Voting Yes Trustee Kira Voting Yes Re the matter of residents' problems concerning water drainage, Attorney Sovocool said he will prepare a statement clarifying where the Village's responsibility starts and ends, particularly in cases where streams on private property have been diverted. The Attorney stated he will contact the Zoning Officer to review the Sign Ordinance with him. Mayor Marcham left the meeting at 8:45 p.m. There was some discussion about the status of the Sewer Contracts between 1 11 MINUTES of regular meeting - 8/17/87 the Village of C.H. nad Village and Town of Lansing and the Attorney was urged to tie up any loose ends in preparation for execution by all parties as soon as possible. Engineer Rogers asked about the legality of initiating a connection charge for all new sewer hookups and suggested that the Board consider taking such action before signing contracts. The Attorney was asked to offer recommendations at the next meeting. Moved by Trustee Pimentel, seconded by Trustee Kira: RESOLUTION 3843 - CONFIRM PRIOR ACTION TO ACCEPT BID VOTED to confirm prior Board action via telephone to accept the bid submitted by the lowest bidder, F &J Inc., for the installation of sidewalks in the Village. Unanimously passed. Trustee Bennett Voting Yes Trustee Kira Voting Yes Trustee Pimentel Voting Yes The question of ending of the sidewalk project will be taken up at the September meetin when the Treasurer will have recommendations for Board approval. Moved by Trustee Bennett, seconded by Trustee Kira: RESOLUTION 3844 - APPROVE PAYMENT TO F &J ® VOTED to approve payment of $16,801.36 to F &J for work completed on sidewalks to date less a 10% retainer. Unanimously passed. Trustee Bennett Voting Yes Trustee Kira Voting Yes Trustee Pimentel Voting Yes Engineer Rogers discussed with the Board the issue of recycling which he had been approached on by Anne Scheinberg, Solid Waste & Recycling Consultant of Recourse Systems of Concord, Massachusetts, the funding for which presumably will come from the State. Trustee Bennett volunteered to form a committee of Village residents to study the matter and will reprot to the Board. Police Chief Wall presented his report which has been placed on file. Chief Wall reported that the Public Safety Committee had assisted in the selection of a Police Officer for the Department. Moved by Trustee Kira, seconded by Trustee Bennett: RESOLUTION 3845 - APPOINT SALINO TO POLICE FORCE VOTED to approve the appointment of Scott A. Salino to fill the position of Police Officer of the Village of Cayuga Heights at an annual salary of $18,637.00, effective 8/31/87 and to so notify the Tompkins County Personnel Department. Unanimously passed. Trustee Bennett Voting Yes Trustee Kira Voting Yes Trustee Pimentel Voting Yes 12 MINUTES of regular meeting - 8/17/87 Moved by trustee Kira, seconded by Trustee Bennett: RESOLUTION 3846 - APPROVE ADDITIONAL SUM FOR EDUCATIONAL- INCENTIVE VOTED to authorize an additional $600, Educational Incentive, be added to the salary of Officer Salino for a total annual salary of $19,237.00 Unanimously passed. Trustee Bennett Voting Yes Trustee Kira Voting Yes Trustee Pimentel Voting Yes Police Chief Wall reported that Cornell University has not met their commitment to install lighting and fencing on the Jessup Road Town House property and the Engineer reported that Cornell has also not completed the the sidewalk installation at the same location and that a Certificate of Occupancy will not be issued until these things have been done. It was reported that members of the Fire Council complained that individuals are still parking in the fire access areas in Tow Away Zones and are not being towed away. The Board recommended strongly that letters addressing these issues be submitted to the Deputy Mayor by the Police Chief, Engineer and Fire Council and he, in turn, will write to the appropriate CorneII official concerning these matters. Treasurer Walker distributed copies of the Budget status report for the month of July and also reviewed briefly the Fiscal 86 -87 Summary. He stated that the Annual Financial Report is near completion. Mr. Walker reported that he is looking into computer systems and hoped to have a recommendation by next month. Moved by Trustee Bennett, seconded by Trustee Pimentel: RESOLUTION 3847 - APPROVE PROPOSAL FOR ROOF REPLACEMENT VOTED to accept the proposal from Harold Wright of $3840 for the roof replacement at the sewer plant. Unanimously passed. Trustee Bennett Voting Yes Trustee Pimentel Voting Yes Trustee Kira Voting Yes Moved by Trustee Bennett, seconded by Trustee Pimentel: RESOLUTION 3848 - APPROVE REFUND VOTED to approve a refund of $447.30 to-Mrs. Elizabeth Klaer for a duplicate payment of her Village tax bill. Unanimously passed. Trustee:Bennett'_nyoting Yes Trustee Pimentel Voting Yes Adjournment 9:05 p.m. Trustee Kira Voting Yes Qwm_+Ilr� Anne Krohto Clerk 1 C