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MINUTES of Regular Meeting - 9/18/89
which he believes will enhance his prisentations in the schools relative to crime
prevention and safety issues.
Moved by Trustee Searle, seconded by Trustee Camp:
RESOLUTION 4075 - AUTHORIZE PURCHASE OF MCGRUFF PUPPET
VOTED to authorize the Police Chief to buy the 43" McGruff puppet and a sound
system for the cassettes at a cost not to exceed $375, to be expended from the
Sutton Account. Unanimously passed.
Trustees Camp, Fleming, Pimentel, Searle and Weiss voting yes.
Report of the Supt. of Public Works is on file in the Village Office.
Motion by Trustee Pimentel, seconded by Trustee Searle:
RESOLUTION 4076 - INSTRUCT ENGINEER TO PATCH SIDEWALKS
VOTED to instruct the Engineer to patch the sidewalks on the west side of Over-
look Road and the south side of Hillside Drive with asphalt, so as to make them
safe, for the short run, for pedestrian traffic. Unanimously.passed.
Trustees Camp, Fleming, Pimentel, Searle and Weiss voting yes.
Discussion resumed re Ginsberg's request and action was taken as follows:
Moved by Trustee Camp, seconded by Trustee Fleming:
.RESOLUTION 4077-= DENY GINSBERG REQUEST TO RETAIN ARBORVITAE HEDGEROW IN VILLAGE
RIGHT -OF -WAY
VOTED to deny Mr. Ben Ginsberg's request to allow the arborvitae hedge to remain
within the Village right -of -way and to direct him to move it a full eight feet
so that the line of planting is on his property. Unanimously passed.
Trustees Camp, Fleming, Pimentel, Searle and Weiss voting yes.
It was suggested that notices be mailed to 1
building /zoning applicants informing them of
trees in Village right -of -way. It was noted
the Village which are overgrown and badly in
Mayor Anderson distributed material received
Meeting adjourned 10:40 p.m.
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andscape gardeners and /or handed out to
Village policy regarding planting
also that there are many areas in
need of trimming or removal.
from David Herrick.
Anne Krohto
Clerk
Minutes of a regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Village of Cayuga
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MINUTES of a Regular Meeting - 10/16/89
Heights held October 16, 1989 at 7:30 p.m. in the Village Hall.
PRESENT: Mayor Anderson; Trustees Camp, Fleming, Pimentel, Searle, Weiss, Wheeler;
Attorney Oesterle; Treasurer Silber; Supt. of Public Works Rogers; Police Chief
Wall; Fire Chief Millier.
OTHERS: Randy Hatcher, Attorney Bixler, Kay Newman, Madeline Rockcastle.
Mayor Anderson called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.
In compliance with the restriction in REsolution 3993 - Approve Hatcher Proposal
"D" - (Minutes of 2/6/89), Randy Hatcher submitted for Board review the site plan
describing house, driveway, and parking area to be constructed on his lot at 615
Wyckoff Road (Parcel "B" of subdivided lot at Kline and Wyckoff Roads). He noted
that the house at 411 Kline Road (Parcel "A:) is on the market with The Wyckoff
Road lot offered as "an optional extra." However, he stated, if the house sells
without the lot, he would want to build as soon as the real estate market is
favorable.
Moved by Trustee Pimentel, seconded byTrustee Camp:
RESOLUTION 4078 - APPROVE HATCHER SITE PLAN FOR PARCEL "B"
VOTED to approve the site plan as submitted by Randall Hatcher, for Parcel "B"
at 615 Wyckoff Road. Unanimously passed.
Trustees-Camp, Fleming, Pimentel, Searle and Weiss voting yes.
In discussing the minutes of the special meeting held September:12, 1989, Trustee
Camp wished to have it in the record that David Herrick of T.G. Miller Associates,
is Engineer for Town of Lansing and, as such his statement relative to sewer con-
nection for four parcels at the lower end of Remington Road represents a conflict
of interest.
Motion byTrustee Searle, seconded by Trustee Pimentel:
VOTED to approve the original minutes of a special meeting held September 12, 1989
as furnished Trustees in copy form with the correction of the error made in the date
of that meeting. Unanimously passed.
Trustees Camp, Fleming, Pimentel, Searle and Weiss voting yes.
Motion by Trustee Searle, seconded byTrustee Pimentel:
VOTED to approve the minutes of a regular meeting held September 18, 1989 as pre-
viously furnished Trustees in copy form with a correction as follows: page 3,
first line - strike the word "rejected" and put in its place, "consensus was no."
Unanimously passed.
Trustees Camp, Fleming, Pimentel, Searle and Weiss voting yes.
Moved by Trustee Pimentel, seconded by Trustee Fleming:
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VOTED to approve the Abstract of Audited Vouchers dated 10/16/89 in the following
amounts: General Fund - $21,011.50; Sewer Fund - $31,591.54; Capital Fund -
$19,617.62 and to add to the List: $3,187.50 to Yaw Environmental Process
for overtime in connection with removal of sludge from digestor. Fleming,
Pimentel, Searle, WEiss, Wheeler voted Yes, Trustee Camp Abstained.
Mayor Anderson reported on the month's correspondence as follows:
- The Mayor has written to Jom Napoleon and is awaiting his response.
- Jeff Weiss re drainage problem on his property, which he states seems to be resolved.
- John Andersson,-T.C:�Dept.'_of. Health, letter and 'inspection report reflecting
the -most recent inspection of the SCLIWC facilities.
- Madison Wright advising that he wishes to discontinue his service on the
- 'Environmental Management:Council':at'-the end'of= 1989."*-The Mayorz,Asked - for sug-
gestions for possible candidates to fill the position.
- Letter from Jane McCarthy asking whether certain trees at Sunset Park which
obstruct the view of the Lake from her property are on Village property, and
if so, would the Village consider removing them. No action taken.
- Copy of Steve Shiffrin's letter to the Editor of the Cornell Daily Sun correct-
ing certain remarks which had been attributed to him in that newspaper.
- Letter from Barbara Eckstrom, Solid Waste Division, re disposal of yard waste
which will be accepted only at the compost site at the landfill. Discussion
focused on the landfill disposal (tipping) fee of $40 /ton (to commence 1/1/90),
which will increase considerably the cost of collection in the Village. The
County has suggested that this cost be passed on to users, possibly through
the sale of garbage bags (only garbage placed in the prepaid bags would be
accepted for collection). The Mayor suggested the possible alternative -of
spreading.�this increased cost over the °tax base, to which Villager Kay- Newman
objected strongly. Alternatives by the-Village to implement a plan to- collect
funds to pay the county tipping fees will be addressed by the Board at a later
time.
- Craig Cole, advising of the formation, in the Village of Lansing, of a Cable
Commission Committee and asks if Cayuga Heights has such a Committee. It was
noted that Lansing Village is included in the Lansing Town contract which will
soon expire, and the Village must now contract with ACC.
- Dewitt Historical Society asking for donations. No action.
- Bill #131 - Amendments to Ethics Provisions and Northeast Transit Contract
were turned over to Attorney Oesterie for her review and subsequent comment.
- Charles Smith requests a meeting with the Mayor to review his drainage problem.
Reporting on -CCCA activities, Trustee Searle reported that the association will
sponsor a Candidates Meeting on October 24 for the November election.
Fire Chief Millier presented his written report which is on file.
Chief Millier reported that the Truck Committee had met with the Public Safety
Committee to discuss recommendations for a new truck purchase. Trustee Wheeler,
Chairman of the Public Safety Committee reported that, although no final decision
has been made, his Committee concurs with the Truck Committee of the Fire Council
that theyshould proceed with the idea of a combination pumper /ladder truck. Pre- ,
liminary methods for financing were discussed briefly. A timetable was discussed
and it was agreed that the Truck Committee should proceed with specificiations for
the combination truck.
The Fire Chief reported that because of a influx of new members, there is a need
for protective gear and pagers. He noted receipt of $4645 from the sale of used
fire equipment.
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Motion by Trustee Fleming, seconded by Trustee Searle:
RESOLUTION 4079 - AUTHORIZE PURCHASE OF FIRE PROTECTION GEAR AND PAGERS
VOTED to authorize the prichase, by the Fire Department, of protective gear and
pagers, and for this purpose, to increase the budget of line item A3410.2 by
$2500 and to recognize an increase in revenue of account #2665 by the like amount.
Unanimously passed.
Trustees Camp, Fleming, Pimentel, Searle and Weiss voting yes.
Treasurer Silber corrected two errors in the Budget Report, to wit, the date
should read 119/30/89" and on page 3 - sidewalk expenses have already been entered
on Capital Fund; therefore, $25,000 should be subtracted from that total.
Motion by Trustee Camp, seconded by Trustee Fleming:
RESOLUTION 4080 - ADD LINE ITEM TO BUDGET AND ALLOCATE FROM CONTINGENCY
VOTED to authorize the Treasurer to add a line item A8169.41 - Refuse Collection
Tipping Fees and to allocate $30,000 from Contingency to that line item; and like-
wise, to add line item G8130.42 - Sewer Plant Tipping Fees with $40,000 to be
allocated from Contingency. Unanomously passed.
Trustees Camp, Fleming, Pimentel, Searle and Weiss voting yes.
Engineer Rogers questioned Sewer Plant tipping fees insomuch as the sludge is
70 -80% water and tipping fees are based on weight. The Mayor will investigate
whether this can be used as an argument for reduction of fees.
Attorney Oesterle had no monthly report. She said a memo regarding Remington
Road is forthcoming.
Police Chief Wall presented his statistical report which has been placed on file.
In light of continued complaints, the Board discussed further the parking problem
on Oak Hill Road and argued the advisability of no parking from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Monday through Friday. The Mayor was instructed to write residents on Oak Hill
Road and Oak Hill Place to poll their views.
Police Chief Wall spoke of a national program sponsored by the NYS Division for
Criminal Justice Services entitled "Drug Awareness Resistance Education," the
purpose of which is to have a certified instructor institute the DARE program
in Cayuga Heights School.
Moved by Trustee Camp, seconded by Trustee Fleming:
RESOLUTION 4081 - AUTHORIZATION TO TRAIN OFFICER IN DARE PROGRAM
VOTED to authorize the Police Chief to spend $500 for the training of one officer
in his Department to participate in the DARE program. Unanimously passed.
Trustees Camp, Fleming, Pimentel, Searle and Weiss voting yes.
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Supt. of Public Works Rogers presented his written report which is on file.
Moved by Trustee Pimentel, seconded by Trustee Fleming:
RESOLUTION 4082 - APPROVE APPOINTMENT OF ALBERT COOPER
VOTED to approve the appointment of Albert Cooper as a regular, full -time laborer,
at no increase in salary, effective November 1, 1989. Unanimously passed.
Trustees Camp, Fleming, Pimentel, Searle and Weiss voting yes.
Engineer Rogers reported that the WWTP showed an average daily flow for September
of 1.2 MGD with a permit level of 2, BOD permit level of 350 lbs. /day and efflu-
ent indicated 114 lbs. /day, Total Suspended Solids permit level of 400 lbs. /day,
effluent testing showed 104. He reported further that the Plant is at about 30%
of its permit for BOD and 25% for Total Suspended Solids - well under State re
quirement for permit limits but that this does not indicate excess capacity.
Motion by Trustee Pimentel, seconded by Trustee Fleming:
RESOLUTION 4083 - PROCEED WITH TRADE WITH FIVE STAR FOR NEW BACKHOE
VOTED to accept the offer of Five Star Equipment, Inc. to trade the Village's
510C backhoe plus $2500 for a new, 1989 backhoe of the same model and specifica-
tions. Unanimously passed.
Trustees Camp, Fleming, Pimentel, Searle and Weiss voting yes.
Zoning Officer Rogers recommended a change in the Zoning Ordinance concerning size
of lots.
Moved by Trustee Camp, seconded by Trustee Fleming:
RESOLUTION 4084 - PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER PROPOSED LOCAL LAW #1 - 1989
AMENDMENT TO VCH.ZONING ORDINANCE
VOTED to schedule a Public Hearing November 20, 1989, 7:15 p.m. in the Village
Hall to consider the enactment of Proposed Local Law 01 of 1989 - Amendment to
the VCH Zoning Ordinance. Unanimously passed.
Trustees Camp, Fleming, Pimentel, Searle and Weiss voting yes.
The Board scheduled a special meeting November 6, 1989 at 7 p.m. for further
discussion re Remington Raod Improvements.
Moved by Trustee Fleming, seconded by Trustee Pimentel: ,
RESOLUTION 4085 - RETURN OF TAX WARRANT TO VILLAGE BOARD AND
AUTHORIZE TRANSFER TO TOMPKINS COUNTY FOR RELEVY
VOTED resolved that the Tax Collector has returned the 1989 Tax Warrant and Account
of Uncollected Taxes to the Board of Trustees as required by Real Property
Tax Law. The Trustees have certified the List of Unpaid Taxes as presented by the
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Certificate of the Tax Collector showing a balance of $7,616.45 including 9 per-
®centum of the amount of principal and interest. The Trustees returned the Account
of Unpaid TAxes to the Tax Collector and authorized transfer to Tompkins County of
the Account and Certificate of delinquent taxes as provided in Section 1436 of the
Real Property Tax Law in the amount of $7,616.45 for collection by the County
under the terms of the county of Tompkins Local Law No. 7 of 1981. Unanimously
passed.
Trustees Camp, Fleming, Pimentel, Searle and WEiss voting yes.
Trustee Pimentel reported that he had received a request from Robert Calkins of
104 Corson Place for the removal of the Ash tree memorial located in Sunset Park
and the Crabapple tree located near his property line. During discussion, it was
mentioned that the fence along the back of the Calkins and Balliett properties is
on Village property. No action.
Moved by Trustee Fleming, seconded by Trustee Pimentel:
RESOLUTION 4086 - ENTER EXECUTIVE SESSION
VOTED to enter Executive Session at 10:54 to discuss a Police Department personnel
matter and also pending litigation. Unanimously passed.
Trustees Camp, Fleming, Pimentel, Searle and Weiss voting yes.
Attorney Oesterle reported that the Village has received a request from the PBA to
entertain their considering unionization. She stated that the Village must form a
procedure to recognize them as a valid bargaining unit and was authorized to con-
tact Jim Dennis for information on how to proceed. The Attorney will send copies
of the rules portion of the statute to Trustees.
Adjourned to regular meeting 11:25 p.m.
Moved by Trustee Pimentel, seconded by Trustee Searle to adjourn the regular meet-
ing at 11:27 p.m. � 1/
Anne Krohtd
Clerk
MINUTES of a Special Meeting - 11/6/89
Minutes of a special meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Village of Cayuga
Heights held November 6, 1989 at 7:00 p.m. in the Village Hall.
PRESENT: Mayor Anderson; Trustees Camp, Fleming, Searle, Weiss, Wheeler;
Attorneys Oesterle and Sovocool; Treasurer Silber; Supt. of Public Works Rogers.
ABSENT: Trustee Pimentel.
OTHERS PRESENT: Mary Call, Mr /Mrs. Dennis Shepherd, Tom McCarthy, Joan Turcotte,
Dooley Kiefer, David Donner, Kay Newman, PattyMutkoski.
Mayor Anderson called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. stating that the primary
purpose of the special meeting was for discussion of the Remington Road issue but
that first, Mary Call wished to speak to the Board regarding tipping fees; and
relative to this, she read the pertinent points of a resolution to mandate the