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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.
Motion by Trustee Fleming, seconded by Trustee Pimentel:
��bOO bbb 4( 3 ry 3 AUTHORZZ V-IION TO HIRE DIRK GALBREATH TO REPRESENT VILLAGE
VOTED to authorize Attorney Oesterle to enlist the services of Attorney Dirk Galbreath
to represent the Village in its appeal of the decision for the plaintiff in the Tow
of Ithaca lawsuit, in conjunction with the attorney for the insurance company.
Trustees Collyer, Fleming, Perry, Pimentel voted YES.
It was.�agreed that a committee should be formed to offer recommendations for pro--
cedures to follow relating to sewer service to outside users. Trustees Fleming and
'Collyer agreed to serve along with the Village Attorney and Village Engineer. A
meeting was set for Thursday, December 19 at 4 :30 p.m. in the Village Hall. The
Attorney stated she will make copies of the Judge's decision and have it distributed
to Trustees.
Reconvened to regular session at 8:45 p.m.
Motion by Trustee Pimentel, seconded by Trustee Collyer:
VOTED to approve.the minutes of a regular meeting held November 18, 1991 as pre-
viously I
ygffurnished Trustees in copy form. Trustees Collyer, Fleming, Perry, Pimentel
Mayo= Anderson gave his monthly report:
-Copy of a letter to Frank Davenport to Pak Mail from the US Postal Service advising
him that his proposal for a Contract Postal Unit is no longer under consideration
due to the construction of a new post office in the area.
-ADA - NYCOM to offer workshops in January. Village's municipal building does not
have to comply until 1995. It was agreed, however, to move ahead with plans this
spring for a front walk and to install an intercom system.
-Re Norstar Bank proposal for ATM - Zoning Officer will draft conditions.
-Re Continuing'Care Retirement Community - another presentation was made at NYSEG
-The Attorney was asked to check on-the title for the Village's 50 -foot strip alo
the northeast boundary.
-Safe Drinking Water Act - Final Lead and Copper Rule. Meeting scheduled for 12/17/91
/The Engineer will attend.
Fire Chief Miller presented his written report which is on file.
Chief Miller reported that Athens Township Volunteer Fire Company is no longer
interested in the used 1974 Pierce ladder truck.
Trustee Oesterle left the meeting at 9:15 p.m.
Chief Miller reported having received one bid for repair work ,to the pumper.
Motion by Trustee Collyer, seconded by Trustee Fleming:
C RESOLUTION 4324 - AWARD BID FOR REPAIR OF PUMPER
VOTED to award the bid to Halpin Fire Equipment Inc. of Elmira, the only bidder,
for repair of the 1980 Sanford custom pumper in the amount of $8,403 and to transfer
$8,000 from surplus of two years ago (earmarked for this purpose) from the A3410.49
account. Trustees Collyer, Fleming, Perry, Pimentel voted YES.
Police Chief Wall submitted his monthly report which is filed in the Village Office.
Treasurer Silber submitted his monthly report which is on file in the Village Office.
The Treasurer reviewed the areas of concern to him, to wit: on the revenue side, h
projected $20,000 to $30,000 down at year's end; on expenses - running high in DPW
salaries. Trustee Collyer asked that a total of all salaries be reported next mon
Treasurer Silber asked that department heads try to control expenditures of major
capital expenses. Re Deferred Interest Plan, the Board asked that the question of
p6.6,9 .le;.Y.i3lAge•:liability be addressed by the Attorney and instructed the Treasurer
to find out if there is employee interest in'such a plan before proceeding.
Treasurer Silber explained the breakdown of funds to H5142.41 Capital Fund for con-
tract services re construction of Remington Road.
Motion by Trustee Pimentel, seconded by Trustee Fleming:
RESOLUTION 4325 — APPROVE ALLOCATION OF FUNDS TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND 6
VOTED to allocate $575,000 to H5142.41 for construction services and associated costs
for Remington Road. Trustees Collyer, Fleming, Perry, Pimentel voted YES.
Motion by Trudtee Fleming, seconded by Trustee Perry:
VOTED to approve the List of Transfers as recommended by the Treasurer.. List
attached to Official Minute Book. Trustees Collyer, Fleming, Perry, Pimentel
voted YES.
Motion by Trustee Pimentel, seconded by Trustee Fleming:
VOTED to approve the Abstract of Warrants dated 12/16/91 in the following amounts:
General Fund — $22,782; Sewer Fund — $26,327.87. Trustees Collyer, Fleming,
Perry, Pimentel voted YES.
Police Chief Wall presented his monthly report which is on file.
Moved by Trustee Collyer, seconded by Trustee Perry:
RESOLUTION 4326 — AUTHORIZE HIRING OF SCHOOL CROSSING GUARD
VOTED to authorize Chief Wall to hire•a second school crossing guard for the inter-
section of The Parkway and Northway Road to begin 1/1/92 and also, to authorize the
transfer of $1300 from Contingency to A3120.1 line item.for.-this purpose'. Trustees
Collyer, Fleming, Perry, Pimentel voted YES.
Trustee Collyer instructed Chief Wall to ivnestigate the possibility of the school
district paying a portion of this cost.
Supt. of Public Works Rogers presented his written report which is on file.
Meting adjourned at 10:47 p.m. ( ^,�
Anne Kroh o
Clerk