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VILLAGE OF CAYUGA HEIGHTS
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Minutes of a regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Village of Cayuga
Heights held September 21, 1992 at 7:30 PM in the Village Hall.
PRESENT: Mayor Anderson; Trustees Collyer, Fleming, Janis, Kira, Perry, Pimentel;
Attorney Geldenhuys; Treasurer Silber; Police Chief Wall; Fire Chief Leonhardt.
OTHERS PRESENT: Joe Ciaschi, Rob Brown, Ted Wixom, Andy Sciarabba, Bruce Reynolds,
Tom Niederkorn, Kay Newman, Bill Camp.
Mayor Anderson called the meeting to order opening it to privilege of the floor.
Joe Ciaschi and Rob Brown of the US Geological Survey presented a site plan pre-
pared by Fred H. Thomas Associates PC for pavement work at the Community Corners
adjacent to the renovated offices of USGS. Mr. Ciaschi sought permission to
install new asphalt paving within the 35 -foot setback to accomodate overnight
parking for five vehicles belonging to USGS. After some discussion both men with-
drew from the meeting.
Mayor of Lansing Village, Ted Wixom, and Andy Sciarabba appeared to update the Board
on the progress of the Recreation and Cultural Center project, stating there have
been meetings with youth groups, and reference was made to the recently- adopted
resolution by the Town of Lansing Board to agree to participate under certain terms.
Relative to the Lansing resolution, Village Attorney Geldenhuys raised the issue of
shared ownership of the facility, stating it wasn't clear. It was noted that Jim
BiBogni had agreed to serve on the Advisory Board. Discussion ensued concerning
private contributions, use of the facility by Village residents, the Village's con-
tribution, etc. The Mayor stated that copies of the Lansing Resolution will be
distributed to Trustees for review.
Mr. Bruce Reynolds appeared before the Board to discuss the matter of the "leaning
portion of the wall in front of his property at 416 Cayuga Heights Road (minutes o
8/17 under Supt. of P.W. Report), and in his opinion, how its cause is related to
water drainage problem. It was agreed that the P.W. Committee and P.W. Supt. will
review the matter.
Motion by Trustee Pimentel, seconded by Trustee Kira:
VOTED to approve the minutes of a regular meeting held August 17 and a special
meeting held August 28, 1992 with corrections as follows: minutes of 8/17 - Fire
Chief Leonhardt and minutes of 8/28, Resolution 4392 should be titled "Accept
Quote ..." Trustees Collyer, Fleming, Janis, Kira, Perry, Pimentel voted YES.
Mayor Anderson reported on the following:
- Local Gov't Leaders meeting - Wednesday, September 30 at 12 Noon at the Boxcar.
Board and Engineering staff invited.
- 1993 Water Rate Increase:
• Motion by Trustee Pimentel, seconded by Trustee Fleming:
RESOLUTION 4395 - PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER ADOPTION OF
1993 WATER RATE SCHEDULE
VOTED to hold a public hearing on October 19, 1992 at 7:15 PM to consider adoption
of the proposed 1993 Water Rate Schedule. Trustees Collyer, Fleming, Janis, Kira,
Perry, Pimentel voted YES.
- ACC re new FCC cable television regulation that the Village name a "responsible
officer" to be listed in ACC's notifications to cable customers for the resolution
of complaints.The Board agreed to name the Village Clerk as that officer. Complaints
will continue to be referred to ACC.
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- Brochure from artist, William E. Dents, and accompanying price list for Commis-
sions for Oil Paintings. There was no interest in having any art work commissioned
and Mr. Deets will be so informed.
- Talbots women's apparel shop scheduled to open Friday, September 25 at 10:00 AM.
- Report re raccoon trappings - 175 raccoons were vaccinated in the Village. None
has checked out as being rabid from this area.
- Mayor has met with the N.E. Sewer Committee. They are proposing a project for a
by -pass along the railroad right -of -way, past the VCR plant, thereby increasing the
sewer size in the Kline Road connection which would solve the problem in the High
School parking lot. It was requested that the Board consider releasing approximately
100 connections during the construction phase of the by -pass in order to stimulate
some building - mainly at the Airport. The Board approved some connections on the
provision that State Funding will be available for the project.
- Fire House roof - some additional, necessary repairs o.k.'d by the Mayor during
Supt. Rogers' absence at a cost of $751.
- Letter from Patty Davis requesting the addition of salt on sidewalks as they are
plowed. The Board denied her request and she will be so informed.
Supt. Rogers arrived at this point in the meeting.
There was no report from the CH Community Association.
Fire Chief Leonhardt submitted his monthly report which is on file.
Treasurer Silber reviewed financial reports. At the Treasurer's request, the Board
took action as follows:
Motion by Trustee Fleming, seconded by Trustee Janis:
RESOLUTION 4397 - RESCIND PREVIOUS RESOLUTION TO OBTAIN BAN
AND AUTHORIZE TREASURER TO ISSUE SERIAL BOND
VOTED to rescind Resolution 4390 (minutes of 8/17/92) to authorize the Treasurer to
obtain a BAN in the amount of $52,000 and to authorize the Treasurer, instead, to
issue a Serial Note in the amount of $64,000 for payment of the new Packer and
alterations to the Fire Station roof, with TCTC, payable over five years at a rate
not to exceed 5.252. Trustees Collyer, Fleming, Janis, Kira, Perry, Pimentel
voted YES.
Motion by Trustee Fleming, seconded by Trustee Collyer:
RESOLUTION 4398 - APPROVE TRANSFERS
VOTED to approve the transfers as recommended by the Treasurer as follows:
FROM TO PMXISP
A1640.42 Cent Gar Supp A1640.45 Cent Gar CS 100
;• SERIAL NOTE PROCEEDS A3410.45 F D Cont Svcs 10500
A5110.43 Streets Insur A8160.43 Refuse Insur 685
A5110.45 Streets Con Svc A5110.49 Sts Eqpt Maint 500
G8120.43 Sew Line Insur G8120.49 S L Eqpt Maint 500
Trustees Collyer, Fleming, Janis, Kira, Perry, Pimentel voted YES.
Thd Treasurer reviewed the Abstract of Warrants and made corrections as follows:
Delete - Sovocool, Pfann, Tyler - A1420.42 - Attorney Other - subject to adjustment;
Challenge Industries - A1620.42 - correct to read "$34.04;" hold House Medics bill
until all work is completed and approved by Supt. of P.W. Rogers.
Motion by Trustee Pimentel, seconded by Trustee Janis:
RESOLUTION 4389 - APPROVE ABSTRACT OF WARRANTS
VOTED to approve the Abstract of Warrants dated 9/21/92 in the following amounts:
General Fund - $42,338.68; Sewer Fund - $25,215.06; Capital Fund - $2,919.65 and to
add the payment to Orchard Earth and Pipe in the amount of $32,997.98. Trustees
Collyer, Fleming, Janis, Kira, Perry, Pimentel voted YES.
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fP Attorney Geldenhuys reported having met with ACC officials regarding the Franchise
Agreement. She reviewed with the Board those issues in the Agreement which remain
unresolved - mainly, what appears to be an. improper practice by which the Franchise
Fee is calculated and ACC has agreed to send her a legal memo in connection with
this. She was instructed by the Board to notify ACC that this is the issue delaying
execution of the Agreement by the Village Board. The Attorney reported she has sent
a draft agreement for sewer service to the Airport Manager and expects to have it
signed soon.
Re the draft of the Planned Unit Development Ordinance, comments from the County
Planning Board have been received and will be considered for incorporation along
with comments which may result from the public hearing process.
The Attorney distributed copies of the Draft Generic Environmental Statement for a
Planned Unit Development Dsitrict prepared by Tom Niederkorn, consultant for Kendal.
It was agreed to hold a special meeting on October 5, 7:00 PM for the purpose of
discussing both documents.
Police Chief Wall submitted his monthly report which is on file.
Supt. of Public Works Rogers had no report for September.
Discussion resumed regarding Joe Ciaschi's proposal and after scrutiny of the site
plan, the Board instructed Supt. Rogers to meet with Mr. Ciaschi to relay the follow-
ing requirements: l/ submit a plan showing curbing where he had originally laid it
;. out - showing 4 parking spaces within the 35 -foot setback (numbers 9,10,11,12 an
the Miller site plan); 2/ put in tall plantings; 3/ information concerning the in-
tensity of the proposed lighting.
Mr. Rogers requested an executive session for the purpose of discussing a personnel ,
matter.
Motion by Trustee Fleming, seconded by Trustee Pimentel:
VOTED to enter executive session at 11:10 PM for the purpose of discussing a per-
sonnel matter. Trustees Collyer, Fleming, Janis, Kira, Perry, Pimentel voted YES.
Anne Krohto
Clerk
Personnel matters relating to the Early Retirement Program were discussed. Attorney
Geldenhuys is to contact officials in Albany for advice on possibilities of extending
the dates as listed in Chapter 643 of the Laws of 1992.
Motion by Trustee Fleming, seconded by Trustee Collyer to close the executive session.
Moved by Trustee Pimentel, seconded by Trustee Perry to adjourn.
Meeting adjourned at 11:30 PM
Ronald E. Anderson
Mayor
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