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MINUTES of Regular Meeting - 3/6/89
The Board discussed, at length, budget requests of department committees.
Meeting adjourned 6:40 P.M.
Anne Kroht
Clerk
MINUTES of a Regular Meeting - 3/20/89
Minutes of a regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Village of Cayuga
Heights held March 20, 1989 at 7:30 P.M. in the Village Hall.
PRESENT: Mayor Anderson; Trustees Camp, Fleming, Kira, Searle, Wheeler; Attorney
Oesterle; Treasurer Silber; Police Chief Wall; Fire Chief Miller.
ABSENT: Trustee Pimentel, Supt. of Public Works Rogers.
OTHERS: John Majeroni, Kay Newman, ARthur Devlin, Mrs. VanLeuken.
Mayor Anderson called the meeting to order at 7:30 P.M.-
John Majeroni presented.informally a schematic of the Savage Farm development
(possibly for circa 137 single - family lots) and in particular traffic entrances
under possible future proposals. He stated that he hoped to have a formal
proposal before the Board within three weeks.
Motion by Trustee Kira, seconded by Trustee Camp:
VOTED to approve the minutes of regular meetings held February 20 and March 6,
1989 as previously furnished Trsutees in photocopy form. Unanimously passed.
Trustees Camp, Fleming, Kira, Searle and Wheeler voting yes.
Motion by Trustee Fleming, seconded by Trustee Kira:
VOTED to approve the Audited Vouchers dated March 20, 1989 in the following
amounts: General Fund - $20,901.72; Sewer Fund - $15,032.13. Unanimously passed.
Trustees Camp, Fleming, Kira, Searle and Wheeler voting yes.
Among the month's communications reported by the Mayor were the following:
U.S.Postmaster requesting a list of proposed developments that are plsnned within
the next five years in the Village of Cayuga Heights so that projections can
be made allowing for growth.
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- Request from John Homa for an extension of time in vacating his business operation
at the Raney property at 301 Forest Drive to early June, 1989. After discussion, '
the Mayor was instructed to write Mr. Homa advising him that the Board has granted
him an extension to May 15, after which time the Attorney has been authorized to
prosecute.
- Reminder that a Village representative is still needed to serve on the Economic
Advisory Board.
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- Request from Mrs. Dennis Shepherd for a written statement that the closing of
Remington Road is a temporary one.
- Letter from Michael Timmons of-126 Sunset Drive stating that the Board's
decision to insist that he move the stone wall on his property which is in
violation of the Ordinance, is an unfair one and requests that the issue be
readdressed so that he might have opportunity to appear and present his case.
- Letter from Madison Wright concerning his numerous letters of complaint to
ACC for continual billing errors, to which he has not received response. It
was suggested that Mr. Wright write to the State Cable Commission. The Mayor
will contact Mr. Wright.concerning this.
- Notification from T.C. Dept. of Health re National Poison Prevention Week -
which the Mayor turned over to Trustee Searle for notation in Village Voices.
- T.C.Youth Bureau - opposition to repeal Executive Law Sec. 420 - turned over
to Trustee Searle who, with Brian Pitzer, will draft a letter.
- Letter from Patricia Mutkoski (to all Trustees) - discussion concerning the
point she makes in her letter that Mayor Anderson did not, as the Board had
suggested, request a Wetland evaluation from DEC for Savage Farm. The Mayor
made reference to the letter he had written Mr. Nolan of DEC on December 7,
1988 and added that Mr. Nolan stated to him during a telephone conversation
on March 20, that after reviewing the information with the SEQR request, he
was satisfied with the study that was done.
Trustee Searle reported that the Candidates Forum went well with good attendance.
Fire Chief Miller presented his monthly report which is on file.
Motion by Trustee Kira, seconded by Trustee Fleming:
RESOLUTION 4006 - AWARD CONTRACTING BID TO LARRY COOPER FOR 825 HANSHAW ROAD
VOTED to authorize the sum of $1500 for contracting of the painting of Village -
owned 825 Hanshaw Road by competitive bidding, awarded to Larry Cooper and further,
to authorize necessary repairs not to exceed $1000, materials to be purchased
by the Fire Department and labor supplied by Mr. Cooper at the rate of $15 per
hour. Unanimously passed.
Trustees Camp, Fleming, Kira, Searle and Wheeler voting yes.
Motion by Trustee Fleming, seconded by Trustee Camp:
RESOLUTION 4007 - AUTHORIZE FIRE DEPARTMENT TO SELL PORTABLE RADIOS TO RED CROSS
VOTED to allow the sale of 3 of the 12 old portable radios with batteries and
chargers used by the Fire Department to the Red Cross for $650 and should there
be further bids for the remaining 9, to authorize the Fire Department to sell
those for a reasonable amount. Unanimously passed.
Trustees Camp, Fleming, Kira, Searle and Wheeler voting yes.
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The Treasurer reported that in an effort to clean up this year's financial affairs,
he is recommending the establishment of several reserve funds that will take what
is currently surplus. A draft of a resolution for this purpose will be distributed
to the Trustees prior to next meeting.
Attorney Oesterle reported that she has:
- selected, with Board approval, an appraiser for Savage Farm and will proceed
with his hiring.
- developed a disclosure form and has written to the State asking for a legal
opinion concerning conflicts between Cornell employees voting on Cornell projects.
- re lawsuit update - filed Defendant's First Demand for Production of Documents.
The Attorney reminded the Board in regard to the Open Meetings Law that if there
is a quorum it has to be an open meeting.
Police Chief Wall presented his written report which has been placed on file.
Report of Supt. of Public Works Rogers was presented in his absence by the Mayor.
It was the opinion of the Board that the bill submitted by Mrs. Betty Balderston
for $175 for pumping water from the basement of-her home at 1111 Triphammer Roa d
should be paid by the Village as the Engineer recommended since the responsibility
for the problem lies partly with the Village installation of the sidewalk on
Triphammer.
Motion by Trustee Camp, seconded by Trustee Fleming:
RESOLUTION 4008 - APPROVE REFUND FOR OVERPAYMENT OF WATER BILL
VOTED to refund $161.53 to E.W. Mason of 411 Hanshaw Road for overpayment of
his water bill. Unanimously passed.
Trustees Camp, Fleming, Kira, Searle and Wheeler voting yes.
Motion by Trustee Searle, seconded by Trustee Camp:
RESOLUTION 4009 - SET DATE FOR ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING
VOTED to hold the Organizational Meeting on Monday, April 3, 1989, at 7:30 p.m.
in the Village Hall. Unanimously passed.
Trustees Camp, FIeming, Kira, Searle and Wheeler voting yes.
Trustee Kira announced that Kay Newman has agreed to be the Village's representative '
to the Tompkins Community Hospital Corporation for the next two years.
The Board agreed to hold a special meeting on Wednesday, March 22, 1989 at 4:30 p.m.
to discuss the 1989 -90 budget.
Trustee Searle submitted the list of names of young boys to be added to Arne
VanLeuken's letter which was presented at the February 6, 1989 regular meeting
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re Savage Farm.
Meeting adjourned 11:25 p.m.
Anne Kroht
Clerk
MINUTES of a Special Meeting - 3/22/89
Minutes of a special meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Village of Cayuga
Heights held March 22, 1989 at 4:30 p.m. in the Village Hall.
PRESENT: Mayor Anderson; Trustees Camp, Fleming, Kira, Searle, Wheeler;
Attorney Oesterle; Treasurer Silber.
ABSENT: Trustee Pimentel.
Mayor Anderson called the meeting to order at 4:30 p.m.
Trustee Kira asked for Board consideration of an employee benefit which would allow
for conversion of accrued sick leave (max 120 days) to a credit toward health
insurance premiums. Discussion ensued and Trustee Kira volunteered to work on
the issue beyond expiration of her term as Trustee, to wit: she will investigate
similar policy in other municipalities.
There was lengthy discussion concerning the proposed 1989 -90 budget and changes
were made in the General and Sewer Funds and it was agreed that a Capital Fund
shound be added to the Dudget.
Motion by Trustee Camp, seconded by Trustee Searle:
RESOLUTION 4010 - TENTATIVE BUDGET
VOTED to recommend the 1989 -90 Tentative Budget to the new Board for adoption
at the Organizational Meeting on April 3, 1989. Unanimously passed.
Trustees Camp, Fleming, Kira, Searle and Wheeler voting yes.
Motion by Trustee Camp, seconded by Trustee Fleming:
RESOLUTION 4011 - SET DATE AND TIME FOR PUBLIC HEARING RE TENTATIVE BUDGET
VOTED to hold a Public Hearing on the 1989 -90 Tentative Budget for the same
evening as the Organizational Meeting, April 3, 1989 at 7:00 p.m. Unanimously passed.
Trustees Camp, Fleming, Kira, Searle and Wheeler voting yes.
Meeting adjourned 6:15 p.m.
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Anne Kroh o
Village Clerk