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Home My WebLink AboutReg Mtg. Minutes 11/16/1992VILLAGE OF CAYUGA HEIGHTS 107 BOARD OF TRUSTEES Minutes of a regular meeting of the Board of Trustees held November 16, 1992 at 7:30 PM in the Village Hall. PRESENT: Mayor Anderson; Trustees Collyer, Fleming, Janis, Kira, Pimentel; Attorney Geldenhuys; Supt. of Public Works Rogers. ABSENT: Trustee Perry, Treasurer Silber. OTHERS PRESENT: Villagers Bill Camp, Kay Newman, Madeline Rockcastle. Mayor Anderson called the meeting to order at 7:40 PM. Motion by Trustee Fleming, seconded by Trustee Pimentel: VOTED to approve the minutes of a PublicHHearing and regular meeting held October 19, 1992 as previously furnished Trustees in copy form. Trustees Collyer, Fleming, Janis, Kira, Pimentel voted YES. Report of the Mayor covered a number of subjects beginning with the reduced cost of solid waste disposal next year since tipping fees will be down. Reducing 150 tags from $15.00 to $10.00 per sheet and 611 tags from $6.00 to $4.00 will cover Village costs with a small margin. Motion by Trustee Fleming, seconded by Trustee Pimentel:' RESOLUTION 4407 - ACCEPT REDUCED PRICES FOR TRASH TAGS VOTED to accept the following reduced prices for trashtags: 150 tags - $10.00 per sheet; 60 tags - $4.00 per sheet beginning January 1, 1993. Trustees Collyer, Fleming, Janis, Kira, Pimentel voted YES. ` * ** Mayor: .Anderson..reported.-on a.•letter froiarRobert:•Gibbs•.''lawyer concerning a sewer permit from the Village of Cayuga,Hei� htisr He answered Mr. Gibbs' lawyer re- stating our policy and Lansing's •responsibility in this matter. Mrs. Gilligan is claiming that sewer back -up in her basement has caused damage to rugs which were stored there. Supt. Rogers will investigate. Claims will be forwarded to our insurance carrier. The Village of Lansing requested our agreement that they be designated the Lead Agency for an Environmental Review, required for the proposed Community Center. Motion by Trustee Pimentel, seconded by Trustee Fleming: RESOLUTION 4408 - AGREEMENT TO DESIGNATE VILLAGE OF LANSING AS LEAD AGENCY VOTED to agree to the designation of the Village of Lansing as Lead Agency for review under SEQRA of the development of the Community Center and authorize Mayor Anderson to provide confirmation of same. Trustees Collyer, Fleming, Janis, Kira, Pimentel voted YES. Kenneth Wing is protesting a $90 lien on his house for money owed the Village of Cayuga Heights for work done on his driveway dating from 1985. Motion by Trustee Pimentel, seconded by Trustee Fleming: RESOLUTION 4409 - NO COMPROMISE OR DEVIATION FROM ORIGINAL BOARD DECISION OF 1985 IN WING MATTER VOTED resolved that after a review of the incident in question, this Board will not compromise with Mr. Kenneth Wing nor deviate from the original Board decision made in 1985. Trustees Collyer, Fleming, Janis, Kira, Pimentel voted YES. The Board of Zoning Appealsr:has made some questionable decisions recently. AS Minutes of Regular Meeting - 11/16/92 2 One of particular concern to the Board of Trustees is permission to display signs for Stone Travel Agency totaling four times the size allowable under the Village Zoning Ordinance. It was proposed that members of the ZBA attend a training session soon to study recent changes in the State Law to improve their performance. Motion by Trustee Collyer, seconded by Trustee Pimentel: RESOLUTION 4410 - REQUIRE ZBA MEMBERS ATTEND TRAINING SESSIONS VOTED to require ZBA members to attend training sessions relating to changes in New York laws which affect the functions and powers of the Zoning Board of Appeals. Trustees Collyer, Fleming, Janis, Kira, Pimentel voted YES. New rulings for accommodating visually and hearing impaired persons at public hearings are now in effect. A meeting to discuss written comments by Villagers on the proposed Zoning Ordin- ance - PUD, will be held on Thursday, December 10, 1992 at 4:30 PM. Other subjects reported by Mayor Anderson included a possible penalty by OSHA against the Village, the budget for Remington Road, the ACC Franchise and T.C. Board of Representatives, public hearing on Nov. 17 on "Solid Waste User Fee" for 1993. CHCA - No report. Fire Chief Leonharat presented his monthly report which is-on file. Report of the Treasurer made by Mayor Anderson in the Treasurer's absence. Motion by Trustee Pimentel, seconded by Trustee Collyer: VOTED to apppove the Abstract of Warrants dated 11/16/92 in the following amount:, General, Fund - $27,596.31; Sewer Fund - $21,657.02; Water Fund - $5.37; Capital Fund - $41,798.16. Trustees Collyer, Fleming, Janis, Kira, Pimentel voted YES. Motion by- Trustee Collyer, seconded by Trustee Fleming: RESOLUTION 4411 - AMEND RESOLUTION 4397 TO ISSUE SERIAL NOTE VOTED to amend the former Resolution 114397 for a Shrial Note, now to be issued in the amount of $72,000, interest rate not to exceed 5.5% to cover all roof work on the firehouse. Trustees Collyer, Fleming, Janis, Kira, Pimentel voted YES. Motion by Trustee Collyer, seconded by Trustee Fleming: RESOLUTION 4412 - AUTHORIZE TREASURER TO ESTABLISH THREE NEW CHECKING ACCOUNTS VOTED to authorize the Treasurer to establish three separate checking accounts for Water, Sewer and Capital Funds at the Tompkins County Trust Company. Trustees Collyer, Fleming, Janis, Kira, Pimentel voted YES. Attorney reported on subjects relating to the proposed Zoning Ordinance (PUD) and promised legal answers for questions., Also noted quorum and voting require- ments for adoption of local laws which are written in her Memorandum to the Board of Trustees dated November 16, 1992. Police Chief made his monthly report which has been placed on file. Chief Wall noted that Sgt. Cooper is preparing to retire on accidental disability effective as of 11/29/92. Motion by Trustee Fleming, seconded by Trustee Janis: RESOLUTION 4413 — ACCEPT ACCIDENTALLDISABILITY RETIREMENT OF SGT. COOPER VOTED to accept the accidental disability retirement of Sgt. Larry Cooper effective 11/29/92. Trustees Collyer, Fleming, Janis, Kira, Pimentel voted YES. Minutes of Regular Meeting - 11/16/92 A 0P) Adjournment at 10:22 PM Marian Kira Motion by Trustee Fleming, seconded by Trustee Pimentel: RESOLUTION 4414 - AUTHORIZE POLICE CHIEF TO TAKE APPLICATIONS VOTED to authorize Chief Wall to start taking applications for Police Officer's vacancy. Trustees Collyer, Fleming, Janis, Kira, Pimentel voted YES. Supt. of Public Works Rogers asked for a motion to approve Foster Gray, a safety expert at the Joint Wastewater Facility to consult on safety issues at the Village Barn. Mr. Rogers mentioned problems with some of the P.W. personnel. Motion by Trustee Pimentel, seconded by Trustee Fleming: RESOLUTION 4415 - AUTHORIZE SUPT. OF P.W. TO RETAIN MR. GRAY VOTED to authorize Supt. of Public Works Rogers to retain Mr. Foster Gray at an hourly rate of $30.00 for up to 12 hours. Trustees Collyer, Fleming, Janis, Kira, Pimentel voted YES. Police Chief Wall asked for a short Executive Session to discuss personnel matters. Motion by Trustee Collyer, seconded by Trustee Fleming: RESOLUTION 4416 - ENTER EXECUTIVE SESSION VOTED to enter Executive Session at 10:05 PM to discuss a personnel matter. Trustees Collyer, Fleming, Janis, Kira, Pimentel voted YES. The Board reconvened into regular session at 10:20 PM. Report of the Clerk made by Mayor Anderson. Motion by Trustee Pimentel, seconded by Trustee Fleming: RESOLUTION 4417 - APPROVE REFUND FOR WATER USE VOTED to approve a refund of $97.57 to Faust Rossi for an incorrect reading of water meter. Trustees Collyer, Fleming, Janis, Kira, Pimentel voted YES. Adjournment at 10:22 PM Marian Kira