HomeMy WebLinkAboutReg Mtg. Minutes 7/15/1991VILLAGE OF CAYUGA HEIGHTS
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Minutes of a regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Village of Cayuga
Heights held July 15, 1991 at 7:30 p.m. in the Village Hall.
PRESENT: Mayor Anderson; Trustees Collyer, Perry, Pimentel, Searle; Attorney
Oesterle; Treasurer Silber; Supt. of Public Works Rogers; Police Chief Wall; Fire
Chief Miller.
ABSENT: Trustees Fleming, Wheeler.
OTHERS PRESENT: Russell Osgood, Mrs. Szekely, Earl Brooks, Kay Newman, William Camp.
Mpyor Anderson called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m., opening it to privilege of
the floor.
Mr. Osgood stated that his proposal to subdivide his property at 208 Hanshaw Road
stood as he had originally presented it at the June 17 Board meeting. Zoning Officer
Rogers stated that he was not able to confirm Professor Osgood's statement that the
lots could be divided and still meet the Zoning Ordinance. After discussion, Trustees
suggested that the two get together to determine if the property can be divided into
two legally - conforming lots.
Mrs. Beatrice Szekely of 104 Klinewoods Road and Mr. Earl Brooks of 200 Comstock Road
appeared before the Board to voice their concerns relative to the proposed installa-
tion of a storm drain on the north side of Klinewoods Road between Comstock and
Hanshaw Roads. They expressed concern that the drainage pipe leading from their
basement /garage to the ditch will back up as a result of heavy water flow or blockage
of the main pipe, thereby causing flooding, and added if this should occur, they will
hold the Village responsible for damages. The Engineer pointed out that it was the
opinion of the Village Attorney years ago that property owners drain into the Village
road ditch at their own peril. After discussion, the matter was turned over to the 1
Surface Water Drainage Committee for investigation.
Moved by Trustee Pimentel, seconded by Trustee Collyer:
VOTED to approve the minutes of a regular meeting held June 17, 1991 as furnished
Trustees in copy form. T ustee91_P4o1-j- yeZn&erry, Pimentel, Searle'voted YES.
Mayor Anderson gave his report as follows:
- Report from SCLIWC regarding No Read Issue and Backflow Comments. Re "No Read
Issue" ($100 penalty imposed • for three consecutive quarters of no meter
readings), the Attorney was instructed to write the Commission of the Board's con-
cerns that some Village residents are likely to be away for 6 months - leaving
before one meter reading was due, missing the second and barely be back in time
for the third, and to remind them also of their earlier statement that they would
read all meters in the Village once a year. The Attorney will draft appropriate
language. Re "Backflow Comments" - the Board reviewed the five comments listed on
the report and the Attorney, who had not previously seen the report, said she will
draft language incorporating Trustees' concerns.
- Request from Northeast Senior Citizens for $1,000 contribution.
Motion by Trustee Searle, seconded by Trustee Perry:
RESOLUTION 4275 - AUTHORIZE CONTRIBUTION TO NORTHEAST SENIOR CITIZENS UNIT
VOTED to authorize a contribution in the amount of $1,000 to the Northeast Senior
Citizens via CHCA as allocated in the 1991 -92' budget- Tiu6tees1Z0ab1 y'.er; ?tPerry, '
!' Pimentel, Searle voted YES, * **
- Copy of resolution signed by Town of Lansing Board concerning sewer service for
the northeast area and requesting that each of the municipalities named therein
(Town of Dryden, Villages of Cayuga Heights and Lansing) pass a resolution similar
in nature. This was put on hold.
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- Letter from Gerald Hook, P.E. of Stearns & Wheler concerning their proposal, per
request from Village of Lansing, to evaluate the fiscal impacts of various treatment
options at the Cayuga Heights WWTP. The Mayor read through the list of tasks as out-
lined in the letter. In view of pending litigation, the Attorney advised against
Board approval of the study. She concurs in this with the attorney for the Village's
insurers, Attorney Goldberg. After discussion, the Board took action as follows:
Moved by Trustee Pimentel, seconded by Trustee Collyer:
RESOLUTION 4276 - TABLE CONSIDERATION OF STUDY BY STEARNS & WHELER
VOTED to table consideration of the Scope of Services and proposal by Stearns & Wheler
to evaluate the fiscal impacts of various treatment options at the Cayuga Heights
WWTP as requested by the Village of Lansing. Trustees.�_ollyer. ferry, Pimentel, Searle
voted YES. * **
- Copy of letter from the Army Corps of Engineers to Frank Hanshaw stating that
their investigation reveals that there are some wetlands at the Sheldon Road location -
.75 acre. A copy of the letter was forwarded to Attorney Patte. The letter advised
Mr. Hanshaw that he must apply for a Water Quality Certification from the DEC.
- ACC proposal to meet with Village officials. Attorney Oesterle reported that she
had reviewed the ACC contract with City of Ithaca and Village of Trumansburg and
finds certain items in these contracts which are not included in the contract with
the Village of Cayuga Heights relating to ACC's obligation to provide services to
its customers. She noted a disparity between contracts in the percentage of return
to the municipality of gross receipts. She said she will draft appropriate language
for a new contract and will be happy to serve on a committee to study the matter.
- Meeting between Mayor, Engineer Rogers and Colbert brothers, real estate developers,
regarding feasibility of exchanging sewer units from an existing apartment building
® in the Village of Lansing to a proposed office building in the same general location.
The Attorney was instructed to confer with Attorney Goldberg in the drafting of a
resolution:for Board consideration.
Cayuga Heights Community Association - No monthly report.
Fire Chief Miller presented his monthly report which is on file in the Village Office.
Treasurer Silber presented his written report which has been placed on file.
The Treasurer distributed copies of financial reports for May and June.
The Treasurer addressed the issue which arose at the June meeting relative to what
appeared to be an $8,000 increase over last year's Fire Dept. insurance line item,
explaining that it.is the amount apportioned to firefighters insurance (Workers'
Compensation) and last year, this expenditure was erroneously included with the
general Workers' Comp. account.
Re the computer which the Police Department hopes to purchase, it was agreed that the
Treasurer,Police Chief and Trustee Collyer will meet to discuss it further.
The Treasurer's report was interrupted at this point by the Mayor who wished to report
on the status of Remington Road before the departure of Trustee Searle. He .reported
that a new map of the roadway has been drawn up showing proposed lines of rights -of-
way and he urged Trustees to meet with David Herrick at the site to go over these plans.
A time was set for the following day at 4:30 p.m.
Motion by Trustee Pimentel, seconded by Trustee Perry:
VOTED to approve the list of transfers as recommended by the Treasurer, a copy of
which will be attached to the Official Minute Book. 61l1rASk9 & "s�911JS�Fi,:d$erry,
Pimentel, Searle voted YES. * ** "'
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Motion by Trustee Collyer, seconded by Trustee Pimentel:
RESOLUTION 4277 - AUTHORIZE INTERFUND LOAN OF $90,000
VOTED to authorize the interfund loan of $90,000 from the General Fund to the
Capital Fund for a fire truck payment. Trustees.Collyer, Perry, Pimentel, Searle
voted YES. *,i
Motion by Trustee Pimentel, seconded by Trustee Perry:
VOTED to approve the Abstract of Audited Warrants dated July 15, 1991 in the
following amounts: General Fund - $26,369.66; Sewer Fund - $19,174.77; Capital Fund -
$94,228.00. Trustees Collyer; Perry, Pipptel, Searle voted YES.
The Attorney reported that in connection with the T.G. Miller engineering contract,
she will draft language concerning easements.
Police Chief Wall presented his written report which has been pl:dced on file.
Supt. of Public Works Rogers submitted his written report which is on file.
Supt.,of P.W. Rogers referred to material recently received from the NYS Employees'
Retirement System relative to the 1991 Local Government Retirement Incentive Pro-
gram and informed the Board that if they wished to participate, they must enact a
local law not later than August 16, 1991. He said that three employees are eligible.
The Treasurer was instructed to work out the cost to the Village and report at a
special meeting which could be called for this purpose.
Engineer Rogers was authorized to proceed with the suggested program, as outlined in
his report, for roof repair to the Village Hall.
Motion by Trustee Perry, seconded by Trustee Pimentel:
RESOLUTION 4278 - APPROVE REFUND FOR OVERPAYMENT OF WATER BILL TO TARR
VOTED to approve a refund in the amount of $96.88 to C. Tarr for overpayment of his
June water bill. 'Trustees'Collyer, i'8qy. Pimentel, Searle voted YES.
Motion by Trsutee Perry, seconded by Trustee Pimentel:
RESOLUTION 4279 - APPROVE REFUND TO NYTEL FOR PROPERTY TAX
VOTED to refund New York Telephone $285.24 for Real Property Tax levied for the year
1991, due to reduction in assessment for Central Office Equipment from $1,373,919 to
$1,280,398. Trustees Collyer, Perry, Piffptel, Searle voted YES.-
Motion by Trustee Pimentel, seconded by Trustee Collyer:
RESOLUTION 4280 - REFUND SPELKE FOR ONE SEWER UNIT AND ONE BOLTON POINT UNIT
VOTED to authorize refund to' Elizabeth Spelke for a second unit for sewer and Bolton
Point as itemized on the Village 1991 tax bill for her property at 115 Cayuga Heights
Road, per her letter dated July 11, 1991, in which she states that the apartment in
her house is not, used as a rental unit. Trustes
e,ColJyer,• Perry, Pimentel, Searle
voted YES. **W'- _
..Meeting adjourned 11:15 p.m.
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