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HomeMy WebLinkAboutReg Mtg. Minutes 11/21/198800 MINUTES of Regular Meeting - 10/17/88 Trustees Fleming, Kira, Pimentel, Searle and Wheeler voted yes. Adjournment to regular meeting 11:15 p.m. /1 Adjournment 11:16 p.m. �A Anne Krohto Clerk MINUTES of a Regular Meeting 11121188 Minutes of a regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Village of Cayuga Heights held November 21, 1988 at 7:30 p.m. in the Village Hall. PRESENT: Mayor Anderson, Trustees Camp, Fleming, Kira, Pimentel, Searle, Wheeler; Attorney Oesterle; Engineer /ZO Rogers; Police Chief Wall; Fire Chief Miller. OTHERS: Raymond Van Houtte, James Burns, A. Egner, Mary Grainger, Randall Hatcher, Steve Shiffrin, John Dennis, Leslie Trotter, 40 -50 Villagers. Raymond Van Houtte, President of T.C.T.C., appealed to the Board to reconsider his request for approval to expand the branch at the Community Corners. The Board reiterated the position it took at the July 11 and August 15 meetings- - that the issue had to be settled between the landowner and the Bank. Mary Grainger presented a report on the Youth Commission activities and also an update on the City /Town /County funding and planning process. She stated that Village residents would like to see more local youth /family programming and asked that a portion of the $3000 (State funding which historically is turned over to the Town) plus matching Village dollars be retained for that purpose. She said that applications are due by November 28 and urged immediate Board action. Mrs. Grainger- announced her resignation from the Youth Board having served two three -year terms, stating that she and Trustee Searle will put forth an effort to find a replacement. Mr. Randall Hatcher presented several alternate proposals to build apartment .4 houses on the vacant lot at the corner of Kline and Wyckoff Roads (Multiple Housing District). Numerous residents of that area voiced concerns relating to increases in density, traffic, noise, and emphasized the change in character of the neighborhood which will occur if Mr. Hatcher is allowed to move ahead with his plan. The Engineer was asked to examine Mr. Hatcher's plans to determine if the proposed dimensions will fit on the lot, and further, to encourage him to consider building a duplex structure. Mr. Steve Shiffrin of 102 Highgate Rd. spoke before the Board relative to the proposed.Savage Farm development (no formal proposal has been submitted to the Board, as yet) suggesting that if Cornell changed their plan to single family dwellings, there would be no need for a zoning change of the parcel. He said he had explored the feasibility of available state funds for municipal purchase of open land for park /recreational purposes. He spoke of a need for an Environmental Impact Statement and submitted related documents for Board perusal. He advised the Board to seek legal advice regarding its options in this matter. John , Dennis of 217 Highgate Road speaking on the same issue, addressed his comments to naturalvegetation and wetland areas which would be affected in parts of the Farm which would be developed. Mr. Leslie Trotter of 161 Highgate Road presented a petition signed by 135 Village residents and directed his comments mainly to traffic impact and urged the Board to seek the best possible advice and to involve Villagers in the decision - making process. Mayor Anderson assured those present that Villagers will be given opportunity to become involved once Cornell submits a proposal. 91 MINUTES OF Regular Meeting - 11/21/88 Mayor Anderson called the regular meeting to order at 9:05 p.m. Motion by Trustee Fleming, seconded by Trustee Searle: VOTED to approve the minutes of a regular meeting of October 17, 1988 as previously furnished Trustees in photocopy form. Unanimously passed. Trustees Camp, Fleming, Kira, Pimentel, Searle and Wheeler voted yes. Moved by Trustee Pimentel, seconded by Trustee Kira: VOTED to approve the List of Audited Vouchers dated November 21, 1988 in the following amounts: General Fund: $19,470.39; Sewer Fund: $20,552.19. Unanimously passed. Trustees Camp, Fleming, Kira, Pimentel, Searle and Wheeler voted yes. F.TM Mayor Anderson gave his report as follows: - Re 96 Proposal - Earlier resolutions from Village Board favor overpass - Option C. Copies available at Town Office and DOT office. it- Term has expired on T.C.Planning Board (Anderson's): Moved by Trustee Camp, seconded by Trustee Kira: RESOLUTION 03959 - REAPPOINT R.E. ANDERSON TO PLANNING BOARD VOTED to reappoint Mayor R.E. Anderson as Village representative to the T.C. Planning Board and to authorize the Mayor to so inform them. Unanimously passed. Trustees Camp, Fleming, Kira, Pimentel, Searle and Wheeler voted yes. - Letter from Attorney Sovocool clarifying his position relative to attorney's fees over and above the standing obligation to the Village. It was noted that the Village has, in the past, compensated the Village Attorney for litigation and bonding fees. - Letter from Rochard DeVito of C.U. informing that they have let one of the eight sewer permits which were allocated to Research Park to T.C. Hospital for the new facility on Hanshaw Road. - NY Planning Federation in cooperation with SUNY Cortland, a notice regarding Land Use Workshops scheduled for 11/30, 12/1, 12/7, 12/8. Several of the Trustees indicated an interest in attending one or two of the workshops. - Letter from Ted Wixom, SCLIWC, expressing his thanks for assistance from Village crew in the recent testing of hydrant flow throughout the Village. - Letter from Brian How re NO PARKING•sign recently installed on Oak Hill Road. Chief.Wall to offer comment with his report. MINUTES of Regular Meeting - 11/21/88 - Letter written by Trustee Wheeler to Howard Cogan regarding public relations project for Fire Department. Trustee Searle reported that the deadline for Village Voices is December 5. One hundred seventy -five children attended the Halloween Party which was a huge success. In connection with the DFY State funding and Mary Grainger's request that some of the moneybe retained for youth programs within the Village, it was Board consensus that money will be expended directly from the General Fund when the need arises. Fire Chief Miller presented his written report which has been placed on file. Regarding the land the Village is interested in purchasing, Attorney Oesterle reported that she has consulted with the attorney for the seller who is willing to offer the Village title insurance for $150 - $200. Moved by-Trustee Camp, seconded by Trustee Fleming: RESOLUTION 3960 - PROCEED WITH PURCHASE OF LAND VOTED to proceed, on the advice of Attorney Oesterle, with the purchase of land with the appropriate insurance and draw on the General Fund to be repaid by the Sewer Fund. Unanimously passed. Trustees Camp, Fleming, Kira, Pimentel, Searle and Wheeler voted yes. Motion6y'Trustee Kira, seconded by Trustee Fleming: RESOLUTION 3961 - PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER PROPOSED LOCAL LAW # 1, #2, AND ALSO DISPOSITION OF LAND ON TYLER DRIVE VOTED to schedule Public Hearings on December 19, 1988 at 7:00, 7:10, and 7:15 p.m. in the Village Hall to consider proposed Local Law #1 - Prior Written Notice, Local Law #2 - Amendment to the VCH Zoning Ordinance and thirdly, to consider the disposition of the Village -owned parcel on Tyler Drive. Unanimously passed. Trustees Camp, Fleming, Kira, Pimentel, Searle and Wheeler voted yes. Police Chief Wall presented his statistical report which is on file in the Village Office. Re the request from Elizabeth Mount for installation of a guardrail in front of her property at 303 E. Upland Road, the Engineer was asked to proceed with the design and installation of a railroad tie railing. The issue of parking on Oak Hill Road was raised. The Board felt that no action is necessary at this time. Report of the Supt. of Public Works is on file in the Village Office. Moved by Trustee Pimentel, seconded by Trustee Wheeler: RESOLUTION 3962 - AUTHORIZE MAYOR TO SIGN CONTRACT FOR 0 &M OF WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT 93 MINUTES of a Regular Meeting - 11/21/88 VOTED to authorize Mayor Anderson to sign a contract for the Operation and Maintenance of the V.C.H. Wastewater Treatment Plant with Yaw's Environmental Process Control, Inc. for an annual fee of $105,000 provided there is a clause in the contract for Workmen's Compensation Insurance and comprehensive General Liability Insurance with limits of $1,000,000 or more with the Village as a named insured, to be purchased by the contractor and in effect prior to the first day on which work is to be done by the contractor and provided the contract meets the approval of the Mayor, Village Attorney, and Supt. of Public Works. Unanimously passed. Trustees Camp, Fleming, Kira, Pimentel, Searle and Wheeler voted yes. Motion by Trustee Pimentel, seconded by Trustee Fleming: RESOLUTION 3963 - APPOINT JEFFREY ELLIS TO FULLTIME POSITION . VOTED to appoint Jeffrey Ellis as full time regular employee with a classification of Laborer, effective December 1, 1988 at a rate of $5.00 per hour, with all regular fringe benefits. Unanimously passed. Trustees Camp, Fleming, Kira, Pimentel, Searle and Wheeler voted yes. Motion by Trustee Camp, seconded by Trustee Fleming: RESOLUTION - 3964 APPROVE REFUND VOTED to approve a refund to Home Equity % D.Wilsen for overpay of water bill in the amount of $63.20. Unanimously passed. Trustees Camp, Fleming, Kira,Pimentel, Searle and Wheeler voted yes. Moved by Trustee-Camp,seconded by Trustee Fleming: RESOLUTION 3965 - RENEW PUBLIC OFFICIALS LIABILITY INSURANCE VOTED to authorize the renewal of Public Officials Liability Insurance for one year, effective November 17, 1988 with Sprague McCarty for $1,000,000 limit of liability, a deductible of $10,000 for an annual premium of $2,750. Unanimously passed. Trustee Camp, Fleming, Kira, Pimentel, Searle and Wheeler voted yes. Moved by Trustee Pimentel, seconded by Trustee Searle: RESOLUTION 3966 - TIMMONS TO MOVE STONE WALL ON VILLAGE RIGHT OF WAY VOTED that Mr. Michael Timmons of 126 N. Sunset Drive be requested to move the stone wall he recently built in Village right fo way without permission, back four feet. Trustees Fleming, Kira, Pimentel, Searle, Wheeler voted YES, Trustee Camp AGAINST. 1 94 MINUTES of Regular Meeting - 11/21/88 Moved by Trustee Camp, seconded by Trustee Kira: RESOLUTION 3967 - GRANT BLANTON REQUEST TO CONDUCT BUSINESS IN HIS HOME VOTED to recognize Mr. David Blanton's occupation as a "recognized profession" from the standpoint of the Village Zoning Ordinance and as such, he is allowed to conduct his business at his premises, 706 Cayuga Heights Road. Unanimously passed. Trustees Camp, Fleming, Kira, Pimentel, Searle and Wheeler voted yes. Trustee Camp presented copies of the Committee's draft of the Guidelines to be used for complaints relating to drainage and flooding. Discussion ensued and Trustee Camp stated he will draw up a final draft incorporating agreed -upon changes. There was discussion regarding Charles Smith's drainage problem and the Engineer stated that the flow of water on the east side of Hanshaw Road has not been altered during his years of employment with the Village. Moved by Trustee Wheeler, seconded by Trustee Searle: RESOLUTION 3968 - ADOPT AS POLICY THE GUIDELINES RELATING TO WATER DRAINAGE AND FLOODING COMPLAINTS VOTED to adopt as policy the "Guidelines" as amended, copy of which to be attached to Official Minute Book. Unanimously passed. Trustee Camp, Fleming, Kira, PimenteI, Searle and Wheeler voted yes. Moved by Trustee Searle, seconded by Trustee Pimentel: RESOLUTION 3969 - ACCEPT COMMITTEE'S FINDING RELATIVE TO SMITH DRAINAGE PROBLEM VOTED to accept the Committee's findings relative to Charles Smith's surface drainage problem on his property, 110 Hanshaw Road, and further to authorize the Mayor to inform him of the Board's action. Unanimously passed. Trustees Camp, Fleming, Kira, Pimentel, Searle and Wheeler voted yes. Motion by Trustee Searle, seconded by Trustee Camp: RESOLUTION - 3970 APPROVE JOB DESCRIPTION OF TREASURER VOTED to approve the job description for the position of Treasurer as outlined by the Committee (Fleming, Kira, Wheeler). Unanimously passed. Trustee Camp, Fleming, Kira, Pimentel, Searle and Wheeler voted yes. In connection with the request from TCTC President Van Houtte, the Mayor is instructed to write him to say that the issue is between him and the owner of the property. 1 M1 MINUTES of a Regular Meeting - 12/19/88 Minutes of a regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Village of Cayuga Heights held December 19, 1988 at 7:30 p.m. in the Village Hall. PRESENT: Mayor Anderson; Trustees Camp, Fleming, Kira, Pimentel, Searle, Wheeler; Supt. of Public Works Rogers; Attorney Oesterle; Police Chief Wall; Fire Chief Miller. OTHERS PRESENT: Randy Hatcher, Carol Holland, M/M David Blanpied, Brian Chabot, Kay Newman, Mr. Teichthesen, Jeffrey Cox, Mrs. Katz. Minutes of a Public Hearing duly published and posted held December 19, 1988, 7:30 p.m., in the Village Hall to consider proposed Local Law No. 1 of 1988 - Prior Written Notice. Mayor Anderson briefly explained the purpose of the law and a short discussion followed. Attorney Oesterle was asked to investigate the point brought up by Police Chief Wall concerning the inclusion of Police Department Personnel in the list of Village officials named in the text of the ® law. The Public Hearing was declared closed at 7:15 p.m. Minutes of a Public Hearing duly published and posted held December 19, 1988, 7:15 p.m. to consider proposed Local Law No. 2 of 1988 - Amendment to the Zoning Ordinance - Section 20.. Mayor Anderson cited the wording to be deleted. There were no comments and the Hearing was declared closed at 7:20 p.m. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Minutes of a Public Hearing duly published and posted held December 19, 1988, 7:20 p.m. to consider the disposition of the Village -owned parcel on Tyler Drive. The Board considered the adjacent property owner, DonaldC. and Nancy G. Robbins, in its discussion concerning the quitclaim deed of Village -owned portion of Tyler Drive to William Wilcox whose property adjoins said roadway. It was suggested that Mr, and Mrs. Robbins be requested to put in writing their acceptance of the Board's action to offer quitclaim deed to Mr. Wilcox. The Hearing was declared closed at 7:30 p.m. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- ----- - - - - -- Minutes of a regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Village of Cayuga Heights held December 19, 1988, 7:30 p.m. in the Village Hall. PRESENT: As noted above. OTHERS PRESENT: As noted above. Mayor Anderson called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. Motion byTrustee Kira, seconded by Trustee Camp: RESOLUTION 3971 - ADOPT LOCAL LAW NO 1 OF 1988 - PRIOR WRITTEN NOTICE MINUTES of a Regular Meeting - 11/21/88 In connection with the Savage Farm issue, Attorney Oesterle will examine the information and she will which Mr. Shiffrin report on same at stated he has accumulated regarding state funding, next month's meeting. Adjournment 11:50 p.m. //'� l 1[ Anne Krohto Clerk MINUTES of a Regular Meeting - 12/19/88 Minutes of a regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Village of Cayuga Heights held December 19, 1988 at 7:30 p.m. in the Village Hall. PRESENT: Mayor Anderson; Trustees Camp, Fleming, Kira, Pimentel, Searle, Wheeler; Supt. of Public Works Rogers; Attorney Oesterle; Police Chief Wall; Fire Chief Miller. OTHERS PRESENT: Randy Hatcher, Carol Holland, M/M David Blanpied, Brian Chabot, Kay Newman, Mr. Teichthesen, Jeffrey Cox, Mrs. Katz. Minutes of a Public Hearing duly published and posted held December 19, 1988, 7:30 p.m., in the Village Hall to consider proposed Local Law No. 1 of 1988 - Prior Written Notice. Mayor Anderson briefly explained the purpose of the law and a short discussion followed. Attorney Oesterle was asked to investigate the point brought up by Police Chief Wall concerning the inclusion of Police Department Personnel in the list of Village officials named in the text of the ® law. The Public Hearing was declared closed at 7:15 p.m. Minutes of a Public Hearing duly published and posted held December 19, 1988, 7:15 p.m. to consider proposed Local Law No. 2 of 1988 - Amendment to the Zoning Ordinance - Section 20.. Mayor Anderson cited the wording to be deleted. There were no comments and the Hearing was declared closed at 7:20 p.m. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Minutes of a Public Hearing duly published and posted held December 19, 1988, 7:20 p.m. to consider the disposition of the Village -owned parcel on Tyler Drive. The Board considered the adjacent property owner, DonaldC. and Nancy G. Robbins, in its discussion concerning the quitclaim deed of Village -owned portion of Tyler Drive to William Wilcox whose property adjoins said roadway. It was suggested that Mr, and Mrs. Robbins be requested to put in writing their acceptance of the Board's action to offer quitclaim deed to Mr. Wilcox. The Hearing was declared closed at 7:30 p.m. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- ----- - - - - -- Minutes of a regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Village of Cayuga Heights held December 19, 1988, 7:30 p.m. in the Village Hall. PRESENT: As noted above. OTHERS PRESENT: As noted above. Mayor Anderson called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. Motion byTrustee Kira, seconded by Trustee Camp: RESOLUTION 3971 - ADOPT LOCAL LAW NO 1 OF 1988 - PRIOR WRITTEN NOTICE