HomeMy WebLinkAboutReg Mtg. Minutes 11/18/1991Minutes of a regular meeting of the Board of Trustees held November 18, 1991 at
® 7:30 PM in the Village Hall.
PRESENT: Mayor Anderson; Trustees Collyer; Perry, Pimentel; Attorney Oesterle;
Treasurer Silber; Supt. of P.W. Rogers; Police Chief Wall; Fire Chief Miller.
ABSENT: Trustees Fleming, Searle, Wheeler.
OTHERS PRESENT: Norstar Bank officials, Joe Ciaschi, George Schlecht, Kay Newman,
Bill Camp.
Mayor Anderson called the meeting to order.
Debbie Cowan and Tom Pete;of Norstar Bank, along with Joe Ciaschi, presented plans
for a drive -in ATM. The Board will consider the proposal at a later meeting.
Mr. George Schlecht, P.E., Dryden Town Engineer, explained in detail the essence
of a proposal by the Towns of Dryden and Lansing and Village of Lansing - "Dryden
Initiative" - to the Ithaca Area WWTP to acquire an ownership interest in said
plant with respect to meeting their long -term treatment capacity needs. Adjunct
to this proposal and upon execution'.of an agreement between said parties, Mr.
Schlecht seeks VCH Board action authorizing the permanent diversion to the City's
plant of wastewater flows from the facilities currently connected to the VCR WWTP
north of Rt. 13 and east of Warren Road '(approx. 500 units). Mr. Schlecht was
advised that the Board will discuss the matter in the near future.
Mayor Anderson reported on the following:
- Kendal Corp. re continuing care retirement community - Elmer Robinson is gather -
ing comments from residents adjacent to Savage Farm.
- Letter from Ted Wixom indicating the Village of Lansing's interest in the 50 -foot
wide corridor between Cinema Drive and Uptown Road. He asks whether the Village or
Town owns the eastern portion.
- Community Association President, Jim Bisogni, asks if the Village can match their
contribution of $700 for the payment of an editor to produce quarterly issues of
Village Voices if a volunteer cannot be found. He will keep the Board informed.
- Letter from Randy Ehrenberg, Principal CHES, requesting that an additional
crossing guard be placed on The Parkway on school days. Chief Wall attested to the
increased congestion at that location and will investigate as to how much of it is
actually due to children crossing the street and will report at the December meeting.
- ACC - Copy of Financial Statement and questions status of franchise renewal. Art.
Oesterle said she is nearing completion of the draft.
- NYSEG - Public Hearing on rate increases - City Hall, Binghamton, NY - December 3.
- National Casualty Co. - Bill re Ivar Jonson lawsuit - Att. Sovocool is in the
process of requesting an.itemized bill.
- Randall Marcus of the law firm, Barney, Grossman, Roth & Dubow, relative to the
proposed agreement regarding exchange of sewer units - still needs changes.
- County Board expiration of terms for County Youth Bureau and EMC - Mrs. Bensadoun
and Mrs. Kiefer have agreed to serve another term.
Treasurer Silber presented the portion of his report which required Board action in
view of the early departure of Trustee Perry.
Motion by Trustee Pimentel, seconded by Trustee Perry:
RESOLUTION 4316 - APPROVE TRANSFERS
VOTED to approve the list of transfers as recommended by the Treasurer as follows:
(p oL FROM TO AMOUNT
A9010.8 State Retire A9015.8 Police Retire $11,998
A1990.4 Contingency A1620.42 Vil Hall Supply 11400
A1990.4 Contingency A1620.45 Vil Hall Cont Ex 6,200
A1640.42 Cent Gar Supply A1640.2 Cent Gar Eqpt 150
A1990.4 Contingency . A3410.43 FD Insurance 41208
A5112.41 Cap Improv Cont A5110.42 Street Supply 11500
A1990.4 Contingency A8020.47 Plan /Remington Rd 2,608
A1990.4 Contingency A8160.43 Refuse Insurance 511
A8160.42 Refuse Supply A8160.49 Refuse Eq Maint 11050
Trustees Collyer, Perry, Pimentel voted YES.
Motion by Trustee Collyer, seconded by Trustee Pimentel:
VOTED to approve the Abstract of Warrants dated 11/18/91 in the following amounts:
General Fund - $58,624.91, Sewer Fund - $21,502.16, and-to add'.to.�the list $2.00
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to NYS Retirement System and $29,498 to••NYS Police and Fire Retirement System and
also $275 to DEC for application fee to register tanks at the Sewer Plant.
Trustees Collyer, Perry, Pimentel voted YES.
There was discussion regarding budget status and Trustee Collyer cautioned that he
will vote for a freeze on spending in near - depletion line items before agreeing to
use of contingency funds.
Motion by Trustee Pimentel, seconded by Trustee Perry:i
RESOLUTION 4317 - AUTHORIZE ISSUANCE OF.$1,000,000 SERIAL BONDS
TO PAY COSTS IN CONNECTION WITH VARIOUS PURPOSES
RESOLVED, by the Board of Trustees of the Village of Cayuga
Heights, New York as follows:
Section 1. There are hereby authorized to be issued $1,000,000
serial bonds of the Village of Cayuga Heights, New York to pay for
the following village purposes, which are hereby authorized:
a) To pay the cost of refunding Bond Anticipation Notes
issued to acquire a pumper - aerial fire apparatus, at a
total cost of $413,874. It is hereby determined that the
plan for the financing such class of objects or purposes
is by the issuance of not exceeding $400,000 serial bonds
of said Village; that the period of probably usefulness
thereof is twenty years, pursuant to subdivision 20(a)-
of paragraph a of Section 11.00 of the Local Finance Law;
that said bonds will mature over a period not to exceed
ten years, and that no down payment is required thereof
pursuant to Section 107.00 of the Local Finance Law.
b) To pay the costs associated with the reopening and
resurfacing of the west section of Remington Road,
subject to partial payment by the owners of properties
benefitted thereof, at a total estimated cost of
$600,000. It is hereby determined that the plan for the
financing of such class of objects or purposes is by the
issuance of not exceeding $512,500 serial bonds of said
Village; that the period of probable usefulness thereof
is ten years, pursuant to subdivision 20(a) of paragraph
a of Section 11.00 of the Local Finance Law; that said
bonds will mature over a period not to exceed ten years,
and that no down payment is required thereof pursuant to
Section 107.00 of the Local Finance Law.
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c) To pay the cost of refunding Bona anL.L :�pnt, on 410469
issued to construct sidewalks within the Village of
Cayuga Heights. it is hereby determined that the plan.
for the financing such class of objects or purposes is
by the issuance of not exceeding $87,500 serial bonds of
said Village; that the period of probably usefulness
thereof is fifteen years, pursuant to subdivision 20 (a)
of paragraph a of Section 11.00 of the Local Finance Law;
that said bonds will mature over a period not to exceed
ten years, and that no down payment is required thereof
pursuant to Section 107.00 of the Local Finance Law.
The aforesaid serial bonds to be sold at private sale,
at a rate of interest not to exceed 6.5% per annum
and all further powers in connection with the details and
sale thereof are hereby delegated to the Village
Treasurer of said Village in accordance with the Local
Finance Law.
section 2. The faith and credit of said Village of Cayuga
Heights, New York, are hereby irrevocably pledged for the payment
of the principal of and interest on said bonds as the same
respectively become due and payable. An annual appropriation shall
be made in each year sufficient to pay the principal of and
interest on such bonds becoming due and payable in such year.
There shall annually be levied on all the taxable real property of
such Village, a tax sufficient to pay the principal of and interest
on such bonds as the same become due and payable.
section 3. Subject to the provisions of the Local
the power to authorize the issuance of and t
anticipation notes in anticipation of the issuance an
serial bonds herein authorized, including renewals o
is hereby delegated to the Village Treasurer, the
officer. Such notes shall be of such terms, form and
shall be sold in such manner, as may be prescribed by
Treasurer, consistent with the provisions of the Local
Finance Law,
o sell bond
d sale of the
f such notes,
chief fiscal
contents, and
said Village
Finance Law.
Section 4. The validity of such bonds may be contested only if:
1) Such obligations are authorized for an object or
purpose for which said Village is not authorized to
expend money, or
2) The provisions of law which should be complied with
at the date of publication of this resolution are
not substantially complied with, and an action, suit
or proceeding contesting such validity is commenced
within twenty days after the date of such
publication, or
3) Such obligations are authorized in violations of the
provisions of the Constitution.
` becrion 5. This resolution, which takes effect immediately,
TTTT shall published in full in the Ithaca Journal, the official
newspaper of such Village, together with a notice of the Village
Clerk in substantially the form provided in section 81.00 of the
Local Finance Law. A portion of this resolution is subject to
permissive referendum as required by subsection 36.00 of the Local
Finance Law.
Trustees Collyer, Perry, Pimentel voted YES.
Attorney Oesterle left the meeting at 9 :20 PM
There was discussion concerning trashtags and action was taken as follows:
Motion by Trustee Pimentel, seconded by Trustee Collyer:
RESOLUTION 4318 - AUTHORIZATION TO HAVE TRASHTAGS PRINTED
VOTED to authorize the printing of trashtags to reflect the increase in tipping
fees at the landfill - 15U:tagst ±in• +sheets of 12, in solid red at a cost of $15.00
per sheet. Trustees Collyer, Perry, Pimentel voted YES.
Motion by Trustee Perry, seconded by Trustee Pimentel:
RESOLUTION 4319 - APPROVE BOLTON POINT WATER SYSTEM 1992 RATE SCHEDULE
VOTED to approve the water use rate schedule as set forth by the SCLIWC and at-
tached herewith. Trustees Collyer, Perry, Pimentel voted YES.
Motion by Trustee Collyer, seconded by Trustee Bimentel:
VOTED to approve the minutes of a Public Hearing and Special Meeting held October ,
9; Special Meeting - October 16, Regular Meeting - October 21, Public Hearing and
Special Meeting - November 4, 1991 as previously furnished Trustees in copy form.
Trustees Collyer, Perry, Pimentel voted YES.
Trustee Perry left,the meeting at 10:00 PM
Discussion of the CH Community Association focused on the matter of editorship of
the Village Voices as a paid position. Trustee Collyer asked about percentage of
resident membership and wondered if perhaps a membership drive to increase revenue
at the Association level might eliminate a'need for Village contribution which
would, in effect, assess members twice. This will be investigated.
Fire Chief Miller presented his written report which is on file.
Chief '.Miller!was�-instructedito, -get an estimate, by the December meeting, for roof
repair to the firehbuse•:
Treasurer Silber resumed- his report. On the subject of budget status, Trustee
Collyer reiterated his concerns and asked the Treasurer to provide a forecast of
expenses through the end of the year.
Treasurer Silber explained briefly the Deferred Compensation Plan, an employee
benefit that is offered by PEESCO (Public Employees Benefit Services Corporation)
with no cost to the Village. This will be discussed in detail at a later time.
He reported that State bidding requirement-..limits will change to $10,000 for Pur-
chasing Contracts and $20,000 for Public Works Contracts.
Fire Chief Miller was given permission to go to bid for repair of the fire truck
in accordance with the previousl ;intents ?that::$8•;000:,(now in surplus) can be reappro-
priated for this purpose.
Police Chief Wall presented his monthly report which is on file.
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Supt. of Public Works Rogers presented his report and placed it on file.
In connection with the American Disabilities Act, it was agreed that the back
® entry to the Village Hall would be used only as a last resort, and Engineer
Rogers will investigate what needs to be done to the front entrance/foyer .
to comply with the ADA.
Meeting adjourned at 10:55 PM
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Anne Krohto
Clerk
Minutes of a regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Village of Cayuga
Heights held December 16, 1991 in the Village Hall.
PRESENT: Mayor Anderson; Trustees Collyer, Fleming, Perry, Pimentel; Attorney
Oesterle; Treasurer Silber; Supt. of Public Works Rogers; Police Chief Wall;
Fire Chief Miller.
ABSENT: Trustees Searle, Wheeler.
OTHERS PRESENT: Marc Kaplan, Ted Wixom, Robert Calkins, Kay Newman, Bill Camp.
Mayor Anderson called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. and 'opened it to privilege
of the floor.
Marc Kaplan, VCH representative to the Joint Youth Commission, appeared before the
Board to discuss the proposed::Operating Guidelines for the Youth Commission - copies
of which had been distributed to Board members.
Motion by Trustee Fleming, seconded by Trustee Pimentel:
RESOLUTION 4320 - APPROVE OPERATING GUIDELINES FOR JOINT YOUTH COMMISSION
�;. VOTED to approve the Operating Guidelines for Joint Youth Commission serving Town
of Ithaca and Villages of Cayuga Heights and Lansing. Copy to be inserted in
Official Minute Book. Trustees Collyer, Fleming, Perry, Pimentel voted Yes.
Robert Calkins of 104 Corson Place appeared to complain that his view across Sunset
Park is'obstructed by overgrowth and cited a.passage in his deed concerning a view
easement. He requested the cutting of branches, removal of one tree, and moving
the memorial planting - all of which are on Village park property. The Attorney was
given a copy of his deed and will investigate as to whether the Village is subject to
the deed restrictions. She will work with Forester Pimentel and Engineer Rogers and
make a determination as soon as possible.
Ted Wixom was present to answer questions concerning the Dryden Initiative proposal.
He stated that the Town of Ithaca is:.interested in the proposal.. Attorney Oesterle
advised that,in view of.the pending lawsuit between the Town of Ithaca and VCH, no
action could be taken on the matter at this time.
Motion by Trustee Fleming, seconded by Trustee Pimentel:
RESOLUTION 4321 - ENTER EXECUTIVE SESSION
VOTED'to enter executive session at 8:10 p.m. to discuss litigation matters. Trustees
Collyer, Fleming,.Perry, Pimentel voted YES.
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Motion by Trustee Pimentel, seconded by Trustee Fleming:
RESOLUTION 4322 - APPEAL DECISION IN LAWSUIT BETWEEN TOWN AND VILLAGE
VOTED to appeal the Judge's decision in favor of the plaintiff in the Town of Ithaca's
lawsuit against the Village of Cayuga Heights. Trustees Collyer, Fleming, Perry,
IL Pimentel voted YES.