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Minutes of a regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Village of Cayuga
Heights held June 15, 1992 at 7:30 p.m. in the Village Hall.
PRESENT: Mayor Anderson; Trustees Janis, Kira, Perry, Pimentel; Attorney
Geldenhuys; Treasurer Silber; Police Chief Wall; Fire Chief Leonhardt.
ABSENT: Trustees Collyer, Fleming, Supt. of P.W. Rogers.
OTHERS: Bernard Goodman, Kay Newman, Bill Camp.
Mayor Anderson called the meeting to order opening it to privilege of the floor.
Villager, Bernard Goodman, under.the::impression that the Agenda included discussion
regarding the Kendal proposal to develop a Continuing Care Facility on the Savage
Farm, and in particular the question relative to their taxable status, left the
meeting when apprised of the fact that Kendal has not yet submitted a formal pro-
posal.
Motion by Trustee Pimentel, seconded by Trustee Kira:
VOTED to approve the minutes of a public hearing and regular meeting.of May 18,
1992 and a special meeting of May 29, 1992 as previously furnished Trustees in
copy form.- Trustees Janis, Kira, Perry, Pimentel voted YES.
Mayor Anderson reported on the following:
- Waste Management - still not clear whether sewer plant operators are to follow
DEC regulations or County law, which is still to be approved, mandating that all
waste be delivered within the County.
- Community Cultural and Recreational Center - Mayor Wixom, Mayor Anderson, Jim
Bisogni, Andy Sciarabba met on June 3 - Mayor will keep the Board updated.
- Metro Planning Organization - Village may be eligible for a share of Federal
highway funds.
- Cablevision Contract - Attorney Geldenhuys working towards getting a first draft
together before September.
- Memo and materials from Gordon Wheeler relative to Town Budget, Sales Tax Rcpts.
(Village share from County), coterminous Town /Village formation, etc. After dis-
cussion, the Mayor was instructed to pursue these matters.
C.H. Community Assoc. - Chief Wall reported that proceeds of $1000 had been
realized from the Walk /Run which will be donated to the Police Dept. with matching
amount from CHCA which will be used for youth programs.
Fire Chief Leonhardt presented his monthly report which is on file.
Discussion ensued regarding the poor condition of the roof over the apartment at
the Fire House and Supt. of P.W. Rogers was instructed to get several quotes.for
its repair by the July meeting.
Chief Leonhardt spoke briefly of the new, rather stringent OSHA regulations re
EMS and stated he will keep the Board advised of new procedures which may be
required.
Attorney Geldenhuys distributed copies of a revised version of Planned Unit
Development /Planned Development District draft and memo of same and asked Trustees
to offer comments at the next meeting. Question arose as to the means by which
Villagers could have input relative to the development of Savage Farm. Village
Voices was one suggested means. Attorney Geldenhuys stated she will report
further on the matter of conflict of interest by Board members who have a personal
interest in the Kendal project.
The Attorney reported that a Remington Road property owner asked whether: sewer
and water connections could be included in the bond to pay over 10 years and was
told that individual connections are not included.
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Conservation Easement Agreement for Rogers /Velleman has been signed and filed.
Attorney Geldenhuys asked that Robert Nicholas, Airport Manager provide specific
descriptions of buildings involved in the sewer unit exchange at the County
Airport which should be followed by the execution of a formal agreement.
Treasurer Silber distributed copies of financial reports and Abstracts of Warrant
Motion by Trustee Pimentel, seconded by Trustee Perry:
RESOLUTION 4379 - APPROVE TRANSFER FROM DPW RESERVE TO SIDEWALK ACCOUNT
VOTED to reappropriate $3500 to be transferred from the DPW Reserve Fund to
Sidewalks - A5410.42 to cover sidewalk work that could not be accomplished in
the 1992 -93 budget year. Trustees Janis, Kira, Perry, Pimentel voted YES.
Motion by Trustee Perry, seconded by Trustee Pimentel:
RESOLUTION 4380 - APPROVE LIST OF CORRECTED TRANSFERS
VOTED to approve the technical corrections to the List of Transfers submitted at
the May meeting. List to be attached to Official Minute Book. Trustees Janis,
Kira, Perry, Pimentel voted YES.
,Motion by Trustee Pimentel, seconded by Trustee Janis:
VOTED to.approve the Abstract of Warrants with the exception of $109.00 - Attorney
Fees, dated June 15, 1992 in the following amounts: General Fund - $18,557.95;
Sewer Fund - $13,363.57; Capital Fund - $172,720.60. Trustees Janis, Kira,
Perry, Pimentel voted YES.
Police Chief Wall submitted his monthly report which has been filed.
Motion by Trustee Pimentel, seconded by Trustee Janis:
RESOLUTION 4381 - AUTHORIZE SALE OF USED POLICE CAR
VOTED to authorize Chief Wall to advertise for the sale of the 1990 Ford Ltd.
police car with a minimum offer of $6100. Trustees Janis, Kira, Perry,
Pimentel voted YES.
Mayor Anderson presented the written report of the Supt. of P.W. Rogers in his
absence and placed it on file.
Motion by Trustee Kira, seconded by Trustee Pimentel:
RESOLUTION 4382 - APPROVE POSITION OF MEO FOR JEFFREY ELLIS
VOTED to authorize that the position held by Jeffrey Ellis be reclassified from
Laborer to Motor Equipment Operator as recommended by the Supt. of Public Works,
effective June 1, 1992. Trustees Jansi, Kira, Perry, Pimentel voted YES.
Discussion focused on the outside appearance of the Corners Community Center and
Trustee Janis expressed his concerns with regard to the configuration of parking
spaces, lack of shrubbery, etc. It was noted that the newly - established Planning
Board will have opportunity in.the future to review site plans in greater detail.
There was brief discussion concerning the matter of the County conducting future I
Village elections.
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Motion by Trustee Pimentel, seconded by Trustee Kira:
RESOLUTION 4383 - AUTHORIZE COUNTY TO CONDUCT VILLAGE ELECTIONS
VOTED that pursuant to Paragraph c of Subdivision one of Section 15 -104 of the
New York State Election Law, all Village elections for the Village of Cayuga
Heights occurring after the date of the adoption of this resolution shall be
conducted by the Board of Elections of Tompkins County; and further, that this
resolution is adopted subject to permissive referendum. Trustees Janis, Kira,
Perry, Pimentel voted YES.
Motion by Trustee Pimentel, seconded by Trustee Perry:
VOTED to enter Executive Session at 9:57 p.m. to discuss personnel matters.
Trustees Janis, Kira, Perry, Pimentel voted YES.
Reconvened to regular session at 10:20 p.m.
Meeting adjourned 10:21 p.m. 4
Anne Kroht
Clerk
14inutes of a regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Village of Cayuga
Heights held July 20, 1992 at 7:30 p.m. in the Village Hall.
PRESENT: Mayor Anderson; Trustees Collyer, Fleming, Kira, Perry, Pimentel; Attorney
Geldenhuys, Public Works Supt. Rogers; Police Chief Wall; Fire Chief Leonhardt.
ABSENT: Trustee Janis, Treasurer Silber.
OTHERS: Mayor Ted Wixom, Andy Sciarabba, Kay Newman, Pam Camp.
Mayor Anderson called the meeting to order, opening it to privilege of the floor.
Mayor Ted Wixom presented the Village of Lansing's-proposal for a Cultural and
Recreational Center, the design of which is expected to meet a variety of community
and recreational interests. He reviewed several of the points listed in the "Demand
and Financial Analysis" prepared by the University of Michigan Sport Facilities Lab -
copies of which had been distributed to Trustees the week prior to the meeting.
Andy;:Sciarabba presented the financing options and private funding scenarios, ex-
pressing the hope that five municipalities - Towns of Ithaca, Lansing and Dryden;
Villages of Lansing and Cayuga Heights - will pledge a sum of $15,000 per year for
ten years as a financial commitment on the insurance policy. He stated that an
advisory committee should be formed immediately, After a short question /answer
period, both men withdrew. The Board discussed the proposal briefly, raising the
point that the Village is currently involved in expensive projects; e.g., Remington
Road, sidewalks, fire truck; and Trustee Fleming cited a need for a D.P.W. facility'
In conclusion, the Trustees . lapprdved. -thei. concept (land::state3.-.theyuwouldl:like to see
copies of the positive replies from the other municipalities.
Motion by Trustee Kira, seconded by Trustee Fleming:
VOTED to.approve the minutes of a regular meeting held June 15, 1992 as previously
furnished Trustees in copy form. Trustees Collyer, Fleming, Kira, Perry,.Pimentel
vbted YES.