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HomeMy WebLinkAboutReg Mtg. Minutes 9/21/1987F1 1 13 MINUTES of a regular meeting - 9/21/87 Minutes of a regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Village of Cayuga Heights held September 21, 1987 at 7:30 p.m. in the Village Hail. PRESENT: Mayor Marcham; Trustees Bennett, Camp, Fleming, Kira, Pimentel; Attorney Sovocool; Treasurer Walker; Engineer /ZO Rogers; Police Chief Wall; Fire Chief Miller. ABSENT: Trustee Anderson. OTHERS PRESENT: Engineers from-O'Brien & Gere, Residents from Winthrop Place area, Kay Newman, Carol Schmitt. Mrs. Nadie Morris, representing the residents from the Winthrop Place area, spoke of the serious water drainage problem whi ch has plagued the residents in that area for many years. She said she was aware that a committee had been named to study the problem as it exists throughout the Village and asked if those affected could be notified of future meetings and allowed to attend. Trustee Camp promised them they would be so notified. Steve Buckley, Engineer for OBG Operations, Inc., submitted for Board approval, a proposed contract from the firm for the operation and maintenance of the sewage treatment plant. He told the Board that his firm would continue to provide the same high quality of service as did Gleason Environmental Processes and also that Gary Gleason would remain involved in the operation of the plant. Questions arose concerning a possible conflict of interest between O'Brien & Gere, the engineering firm currently retained by Borg - Warner Automotive, and OBG Operations, Inc., a subsidiary. The Engineers, Buckley and Petrucelli, attempting to dispel the Board's concerns, stated that it can be to the advantage of both when industry is represented by one subsidiary and the sewer plant to which it is connected is operated by another within the same firm and sees no such conflict. Mayor Marcham called the regular meeting to order. Moved by Trustee Kira, seconded by Trustee Camp: VOTED to approve the minutes of a regular meeting held August 17, 1987 as previously furnished Trustees in copy form. Unanimously passed. Trustee Bennett Voting Yes Trustee Fleming Voting Yes Trustee Pimentel Voting Yes Trustee Camp Voting Yes Trustee Kira Voting Yes Moved by Trustee Fleming and seconded by TRustee Pimentel: VOTED to approve the Abstract of Audited Vouchers dated 9/21/87 in the following amounts - General Fund - $53,719.66; Sewer Fund - $20,782.60 and to add the paymount to Harold Wright for repair of the sewer plant roof in the amount of $4,504.15. Unanimously passed. Trustee Bennett Voting Yes Trustee Fleming Voting Yes Trustee Pimentel Voting Yes Trustee Camp Voting Yes Trustee Kira Votnig Yes Mayor Marcham read his report which is on file in the Village Office. 14 MINUTES of a regular meeting - 9/21/87 Regarding the issue of connection charges for new sewer hookups, Attorney Sovocool reported that the only charge permitted by Audit & Control is a sewer benefit charge and only at the time of alteration and /or addition to the sewer plant. He suggested the Board examine this question carefully as part of the study by S &W of plant expansion costs before "jumping into it." The Mayor instructed the Attorney to prepare a memo of his interpretation of the present law in terms of what the Village is permitted to do. The appointment of a person to fill the vacancy on the ZBA was deferred until the October meeting. Regarding the question of an alternate member to serve during leaves of absence, the Attorney stated that there is no provision in the law to appoint an alternate member to that Board. Carl Norberg, Chairman of the ZBA will be so notified. The Board agreed to hold a special meeting on Monday, October 5, 4:30 p.m. for the purpose of reviewing the proposed contract submitted by OBG Operations, Inc., for the operation and maintenance of the sewer plant. Mayor Marcham read a letter from Mary Call concerning a need to educate the public about responsibilities and costs for solid waste management. She states in her letter that the Cornell Cooperative Extension has developed a short presentation which they make to munivipal boards, etc., and she hopes the Village Board will consider this for a future meeting. The Board agreed to schedule the presentation for the November meeting. Mrs. Call will be so informed. The Mayor read a letter from Herbert Howell, Supervisor of the Town of Lansing, regarding a request from Alex Cima to the Town Board for additional sewer service to 65 new houses to be built in the area east of the Horizons development, and subsequent request be the Town of Lansing Board that the Village of Cayuga Heights continue to provide sewer service to the Cherry Road Sewer District Stage 1 which will include the new houses. After discussion, the Mayor was instructed to write Mr. Howell to say that an engineering study is currently underway to examine the existing capacity of the plant and the possibility for future expansion, and that the Board is not prepared to approve any additional development in this area until it receives and reviews the report. Police Chief .Wall said he will respond to the letter from Ms. V. Smith (since he received one from her also) in which she complains that because of the heavy traffic on Hanshaw Road at Community Corners, she has difficulty crossing. The Board asked that she be encouraged to call the Police Department for assistance. Mayor Marcham turned the meeting over to Trustee Kira at 8:40 p.m. There was no report for Cayuga Heights Community Center. Trustee Pimentel complained that he had not been contacted by the editors of the Village Voices prior to the last publication for his input and asked that they be apprised of this for future issues. Fire Chief Miller presented his written report which is on file. Chief Miller reported that Jeff Silber is the new resident driver, residing in the apartment vacated by the Rogers. It was suggested that the Mayor write once again to Cornell officials relative to financial contribution from them for services rendered by the Village. Treasurer Walker presented the monthly statement of the Budget. The Treasurer recommended issuance of a Bond Anticipation Note to finance the sidewalk project and was given authorization to investigate interest rates at various banks and to l VVJ MINUTES of regular meeting - 9/21/87 use his own judgment in choosing one. Attorney Sovocool will draw up the necessary resolution for Board action at the October 5th special meeting. Motion by Trustee Pimentel, seconded by Trustee Camp: RESOLUTION 3849 - CHANGE REGULAR MEETING DATE VOTED to change the date of the regular meeting from October 19 to October 26, 1987, 7:30 p.m. Unanimously passed. Trustee Bennett Voting Yes Trustee Fleming Voting Yes Trustee Pimentel Voting Yes Trustee Camp Voting Yes Trustee•Kira Voting Yes At the Treasurer's request, the Board will convene at 6:00 the evening of the 26th to review presentations by two computer firms. After some discussion and a better understanding of what specifically the Board's concerns were relative to the water drainage problem which exists throughout the Village, the Attorney stated he will prepare a memo on the subject for distribution to them soon. Re the proposed Sign Ordinance, discussion focused specifically on total signage and the Board agreed that in cases where more than one business occupies a single building, two signs not exceeding a total of 10 sp. ft. should be allowed per business. The Attorney said he will draft the wording for approval of the Zoning Officer for Board action at the October meeting. There was some discussion about the Village's liability regarding the use of walkways by both bicyclists and pedestrians and the Board agreed, per the Attorney's recommend tion, that it does not wish to designate or restrict a particular area for bicycles. Police Chief Wall submitted his statistical report which is on file. Chief Wall reported that the construction of a fence at the Jessup Road Town House site is scheduled to begin on Thursday, September 24th. The Chief reported also that, at this same site, the problem of individuals parking in fire access areas has been alleviated by the new signs which read "Fire Lane - Tow Away Zone." Motion by Trustee Camp, seconded by Trustee Pimentel: RESOLUTION 3850 - STREET LIGHT INSTALLATION ON PLEASANT GROVE ROAD VOTED to authorize the Police Chief to work with NYSE &G to install a street light near Kimball Real Estate property on Pleasant Grove Road in response to the request of Mrs. Irene Homa of 176 Pleasant Grove Road. Unanimously passed. Trustee Bennett Voting Yes Trustee Fleming Voting Yes Trustee Pimentel Voting Yes .X.7-a Trustee Camp Voting Yes Trustee Kira Voting Yes Motion by Trustee Bennett, seconded by Trustee Fleming: In MINUTES of Regular Meeting - 9/21/87 RESOLUTION 3851 - STREET LIGHT INSTALLATION ON BROOK LANE VOTED to authorize the Police Chief to work with NYSE &G to install a street light across from 106 Brook Lane at the request of Mrs. Claire Tallman of 106 Brook Lane. Unanimously passed. Trustee Bennett Voting Yes Trustee Fleming Voting Yes Trustee Pimentel Voting Yes ETM Trustee Camp Voting Yes Trustee Kira Voting Yes There was some discussion about the unsightly condition of the,Homa property at 176 Pleasant Grove Road and the Mayor is instructed to write to Mr. & Mrs. Homa concerning this. Engineer /ZO Rogers presented his written report which is on file. The Engineer reported that the sidewalk construction previously scheduled for completion this fall will be finished up in the spring. Engineer Rogers reported that the swale on the King property is nearing completion. Motion by Trustee Bennett, seconded by Trustee Pimentel: RESOLUTION 3852 - AUTHORIZE REPAIR OF SEWER PLANT ROOF VOTED to authorize the Engineer to proceed in contracting Harold Wright to repair the upper roof of the sewer plant over the boiler /filter room at a cost not to exceed $4,000 and that this amount be expended from the insurance line item - G8130.53. Unanimously passed. Trustee Bennett Voting Yes Trustee Fleming Voting Yes Trustee Pimentel Voting Yes Trustee Camp Voting Yes Trustee Kira Voting Yes The Zoning Officer was instructed to write Cornell officials concerning the zoning violation which occurred recently when Cornell students used the lot adjacent to the Petrillose property on Pleasant Grove Road for a rugby field. Motion by Trustee Pimentel, seconded by Trustee Camp: RESOLUTION 3853 - COMPENSATE ENGINEER FOR TIME WORKED OVER 30 HOURS PER WEEK VOTED to compensate Engineer Rogers for extra time required over and above his present 30 -hour work week, to accomplish his engineering duties, up to full time, pending information from the Tompkins County Personnel Department re the full - time position of Superintendent of Public Works. Unanimously passed. Trustee Bennett Voting Yes Trustee Camp Voting Yes Trustee Fleming Voting Yes Trustee Kira Voting Yes Trustee Pimentel Voting Yes Adjournment 10:40 p.m. Anne Krohto Clerk