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HomeMy WebLinkAboutReg Mtg. Minutes 3/18/1991E Mintues of Regular Meeting - 2/18/91 The Attorney reported that she has researched the issue of acquiring the Town of Ithaca's portion of Remington Road and found that it cannot be annexed unless it is owned by the Village. She stated that it is the Town's opinion that they have to abandon it in order to deed it. The annexation of land adjacent to the sewer plant is no problem since it is already owned by the Village. It was suggested that she contact NYCOM or the Office of State Comptroller for an opinion, which she said she will do. She reported that Mr. Homa has paid his bill. Police Chief Wall submitted his written report which is on file in the Village Office. Motion by Trustee Camp, seconded by Trustee Wheeler: RESOLUTION 4231 - AUTHORIZE PURCHASE OF POLICE CAR VOTED to authorize the Police Chief to purchase a 1991 Chevy Caprice, the total not to exceed $14,500, which will be placed into service as a first line police car, re- placing the 1989 Chevrolet which, in turn, will be moved into the backup position. The present backup car, the 1988 Chevrolet, will be sold. Trustees Camp, Fleming, Pimentel, Searle, Weiss, Wheeler voted YES. Moved by Trustee Pimentel, seconded by Trustee Fleming: RESOLUTION 4232 - RENEW BLUE CROSS /BLUE SHIELD CONTRACT VOTED to renew the contract for ehalth insurance with Blue Cross /Blue Shield of Central N ew York, Regionwide II coverage, at monthly premiums of $160.68 for Individual and $391.75 for family, for the year April 1, 1991 through March 31, 1992. Trustees Camp, Fleming, Pimentel, Searle, WEiss, Wheeler voted YES. There was some discussion regarding the increase of traffic fines in the Village. The Police Chief will investigate. Motion by Trustee Pimentel, seconded by Trsutee Fleming:, RESOLUTION 4233 - ENTER EXECUTIVE SESSION VOTED to enter Executive Session at 9:25 p.m. for discussion of personnel matters and resume of legal status of lawsuits pending. Trustees Camp, Fleming, Pimentel, Searle, Weiss, Wheeler voted YES. ^ c� Anne Krohto Clerk Board reconvened to regualr session at 9:55 p.m. Motion by Trustee Fleming, seconded by Trustee Camp: RESOLUTION 4234 - INCREASE SALARIES OF FIVE DPW EMPLOYEES VOTED to increase the salaries of the following DPW employees as of the pay period beginning March 4, 1991 at an annualized rate: Timmie Dupuy - $1500 Jeffrey Ellis - $1350 Archie Doty - $2000 Al Cooper - .$1050 Ralph Newhart $ 750 Trustees Camp, Flemign, Pimentel, Searle, Weiss, Wheeler voted YES. Moved to adjourn the meeting at 9:57 p.m. Ronald E. Anderson Mayor Minutes of a regular meeting of the Board of Trustees held March 18, 1991 at 7:30 p.m. in the Village Hall. Aa Minutes of Regular Meeting - 3/18/91 PRESENT: Mayor Anderson; Trustees Camp, Fleming, Pimentel, Searle, Weiss, Wheeler; Attorney Oesterle; Treasurer Silber; Supt. of P.W. Rogers; Police Chief Wall; Fire Chief Miller. OTHERS: Jack Little, Dennis Jones, Tom McCarthy, Kay Newman, approximately 20 Cayuga Heights Road residents. Mayor Anderson called the meeting to order and opened it to privilege of the floor. Dennis Jones of Ciaschi, Dietershagen, Schaufler, Mickelson presented the auditors' report on the financial statements of the Village of Cayuga Heights for the fiscal year June 1, 1989 - May 31, 1990 and other related matters. He noted the instances of non - compliance in areas of general ledger accounts (general ledgers for 1991 will be computerized), proper accrual for accounts payable and receivable, reconciled fixed asset records, and monthly reconciliations on all of the bank accounts. After answering Trustees' questions, he and Jack Little left the meeting. It seemed to be the impression of the twenty or so Cayuga Heights residents present that discussion of the widening and repaving of Cayuga Heights Road was an item on the evening's agenda to be discussed by the Board. The Mayor informed the residents that it was not on the agenda but that comments would be invited on the issue. Mr. Frank Collyer said he was speaking for some of the people when he expressed a concern about the dollar amount intended for allocation in the 1991 -92 budget for CH Road improvements and the extent of such improvements. Treasurer Silber stated that $50,000 has been allocated for road projects in the 1991 -92 budget but not specifically for Cayuga Heights Road, and further, if nothing is done to Cayuga Heights Road, the al- location will be used for another street project. Mrs..Collyer expressed her concern relative to widening and jogging track (on the east side of the road). Mr. Scala asked about an overall plan that included the Cayuga Heights Road project. Trustee Pimentel emphasized that the road does not need widening - it does, however, need repairs; shoulders especially need attention. Mrs. Aldridge seemed to be in favor of speed bumps and a 25 Mph speed limit. Mayor Anderson assured those present that the written comments submitted will be turned over to the Public Works Committee and Police Chief for review and will be considered when discussed by the full Board. When Mrs. Byrnes asked if residents could be notified when the issue comes up for Board discussion, Trustee Fleming advised that a contact person be appointed. Mrs. Byrnes said this will be done. Trustee Camp said he is sympathetic to the problem of traffic and speed on Cayuga Heights Road and is frustrated that he Board does not have control of "our own Village." He stated further that "he believes in the 25 mph speed limit to try to discourage traffic outside the Village and the Board should not live in fear of lawsuits ". All residents left the meeting. Mayor Anderson presented his report as follows: -In connection with the two vacancies occurring on the ZBA this year and three next year, the Mayor reported having researched the law and found that five - member boards shall be appointed to five -year terms. After discussion on how this will be achieved, action was taken as follows: Motion by Trustee Camp, seconded by Trustee Fleming: RESOLUTION 4235 - RESTRUCTURE TERMS OF OFFICE OF ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS VOTED to restructure terms of office for Z.B.A. members per the Mayor's proposal: one member whose term expires in April 1991 shall be appointed to a five -year term (expires 1996) and the other member to a two -year term (expires 1993). In the official year, 1992 -93, when three members' terms expire, including the chairman whose term as chairman is limited to three years and will therefore expire in 1995, ' the appointments will be for a two -year term (expires 1994) and a five -year term (expires 1997). Trustees Camp, Fleming, Pimentel, Searle, Weiss, Wheeler voted YES. - Interviewed the candidate for CEO at SCLIWC on the morning of March 18. -Met with Barbara Eckstrom of Solid Waste re trash tag system implementation. - Proposed that Public Works Committee take all of the suggestions and comments re Cayuga Heights Road and with the Police Chief review same. /18/91 l I -NYS Commission on Cable TV (Albany) - rep whishes to meet with Village officials re renewal of license. Trustee Wheeler agreed to be present and will be informed of the meeting date. - Census Bureau - because of the Village's earlier request for reconsideration of ®certain blocks, the Bureau is asking for a full set of reports so they can evaluate the Census Bureau's earlier report. -Copy of letter to Stearns & Wheler from Village of Lansing,.Town of Lansing and Town of Dryden requesting a study of: a /cost analysis of current rate structure, b /what the fiscal impact would be on a Cayuga Heights user if the 3 municipalities noted above should cease to use the Cayuga Heights WWTP, and c/ what the fiscal impact would be on a Cayuga Heights user if the existing 2 MGD plant were to be upgraded to 3 MGD with all users paying the same rate. - Appointment of Glenn Galbreath to fill the term of Village Justice William Tucker Dean. He will serve in the position until April 1, 1992. Supt. of Public Works Rogers arrived at this point in the meeting. -Bids for engineering detail, preparation of bidding documents, and construction phase services for the Remington Road project were as follows: Novelli and Co. - $45,100, Schlecht Surveyors and Engineers - $35,400, and T.G. Miller P.E. - $17,520 (assumes VCH will provide its own resident project rep for daily observation of work). Motion by Trustee Pimentel, seconded by Trustee Weiss: RESOLUTION 4236 - ACCEPT LOW BID FROM T.G. MILLER PE VOTED to accept the proposal submitted by T.G. Miller P.E., lowest bidder, in con- nection with the Remington Road project in the amount of $17,520 with proviso that the VCH will furnish its own project representative. Trustees Fleming, Pimentel, Searle, Weiss, Wheeler voted YES. Trustee Camp ABSTAINED. ®Report from the CHCA - Fun Walk /Run scheduled for May 11, 1991. Trustee Searle sug- gested that after the Public Works Committee hao met to review comments concerning Cayuga Heights Road, their findings be published in an upcoming issue of Village Vocies. Fire Chief Miller presented his written report which is on file in the Village Office. Fire Chief Miller told of the recent accident on Rt. 13 involving the Seagrave when 1300 feet of hose dropped off the truck causing minor damage to two cars following behind. Treasurer Silber distributed copies of his monthly report, Abstract of Warrants for approval and budget status report as of 3/17/91. Motion by Trustee Weiss, seconded by Trustee Fleming: RESOLUTION 4237 - APPROVE TRANSFERS VOTED to approve the transfers as recommended by the Treasurer. (Attached to Official Minute Book). Trustees Fleming, Pimentel, Searle, Weiss, Wheeler, Camp voted YES. ,t,t* Motion by Trustee Pimentel, seconded by Trustee Weiss: RESOLUTION 4238 - APPROVE ABSTRACT OF WARRANTS VOTED to approve the Abstract of Warrants dated 3/18/91 in the following amounts: General Fund - $19,687.81; Sewer Fund - $23,829.99. Trustees Camp, Fleming, Pimentel, Searle, Weiss, Wheeler voted YES. Attorney Oesterle reported on the following: the Village has won motion for summary judgment in the Jonson lawsuit; the Town of Ithaca has approved the fire contract but Attorney John Barney wishes to change the legal description of the properties covered by the contract, also a legal description is required for the Town's portion of Remington a which the Town has agreed to quitclaim to the Village for subsequent annexation - t e land adjacent to the sewer plant will be annexed at the same time; Ethics Disclosure has been filed (see 2/18/91 minutes). 12 Minutes of Regular Meeting - 3/18/91 Trustee Weiss left the meeting. Police Chief Wall presented his statistical monthly report which is on file. Chief Wall reported that a parking problem now exists on the north side of Country Club Road. He was given authorization to install NO PARKING signs at the lcoation. Motion by Trustee Fleming, seconded by Trustee Pimentel: RESOLUTION 4239 - PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER PROPOSED LOCAL LAW NO. 3 OF 1991 VOTED to hold a public hearing on April 1, 1991 at 7:00 p.m. in the Village Hall to consider the adoption of proposed Local Law No. 3 of 1991 entitled, "Traffic Control Law" - Section 7 (2) which amends and supersedes Local Law No. 2 of 1991. Trustees Camp, Fleming, Pimentel, Searle, Wheeler voted YES. Trustee Searle left the meeting. Supt. of Public Works gave his monthly report orally. The Board discussed briefly the matter of certain benefits for Public Works Employees as brought up by the Supt, of Public Works. The Board agreed to hold a special meeting on Thursday, March 21 for further discussion of the 1991 -92 budget. Motion by Trustee Pimentel, seconded by Trustee Fleming: RESOLUTION 4240 - SET DATE FOR ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING VOTED to hold the Organizational Meeting on Monday, April 1, 1991, at 7:30 p.m. in the Village Hall. Trustees Camp, Fleming, Pimentel, Searle, Wheeler voted YES. There was discussion concerning the Tentative Budget. Trustee Wheeler left the meeting. Motion by Trustee Pimentel, seconded by Trustee Fleming to recommend the 1991 -92 Tentative Budget to the new Board for adoption at the Organizational Meeting on April 1, 1991. Trustees Pimentel and Fleming voted YES. Trustee Camp voted NO. The motion did not carry. An emergency special meeting was called for the following evening, Tuesday, March 19 at 7:00 p.m. for further discussion re he Tentati a Budget. Meeting adjourned at 10:40 p.m. Anne Krohto Lev Clerk Minutes of a Special Meeting of the Board of Trustees held March 19, 1991 at 7:00 p.m. in the Village Hall. PRESENT: Mayor Anderson; Trustees Camp, Fleming, Pimentel, Wheeler; Treasurer Silber; Supt. of P.W. Rogers. ABSENT: Trustees Searle and Weiss. Mayor Anderson called the meeting to order. Motion to approve the Tentative Budget with line A1440.1 changed to 1990 -91 plus 7% by Trustee Camp. There was no second to the motion. Motion by Trustee Wheeler, seconded by Trustee Fleming: RESOLUTION 4241 - APPROVE TENTATIVE BUDGET v VOTED to approve the Tentative Budget as presented on 3/19/91, draft 3, and to recom- , mend it to the new Board for adoption at the Organizational Meeting. Trustees Fleming, Pimentel, Wheeler voted YES. Mayor Anderson YES. Trustee Camp voted NO. Approval 4 to 1. * ** Motion by Trustee Fleming, seconded by Trustee Pimentel: RESOLUTION 4242 - SET DATE AND TIME FOR PUBLIC k4RING VOTED to hold a public hearing on the 1991 -92 Tentative Budget on April 1, 1991 at 7:05 p.m. Trustees Camp, Fleming, Pimentel, Wheeler voted YES.