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Home My WebLink AboutReg Mtg. Minutes 1/18/19931 &6 VILLAGE OF CAYUGA HEIGHTS BOARD OF TRUSTEES Minutes of a regular meeting of the Board.of Trustees held January 18, 1993 at 7:30 PM in the Village Hall. 1 PRESENT: Mayor Anderson; Trustees Collyer, Fleming, Kira; Attorney Geldenhuys; Treasurer Silber; Supt, of Public Works Rogers; Police Chief Wall; Fire Supt. Leonhardt. ABSENT: Trustees Janis, Perry, Pimentel. OTHERS PRESENT: Attorney Pinnisi, David Herrick M/M Ron Schmitt. Mayor Anderson called the meeting to order, opening it to privilege of the floor. Attorney Michael Pinnisi presented a preliminary plan for the development of his property off Tyler Road, . previously owned by William Wilcox. After discussion, it was determined that he must provide the appropriate Environmental Review Form at the time of his completed application and the Village Attorney will investigate to determine if there are further requirements. The Board set the application fee at $200.00. It was noted that because of the proximity to the Town boundary, the Town of Ithaca must be notified of the proposal as well as the County Planning Commissioner. Attorney Geldenhuys will prepare a memo setting forth the provis- ions of a site plan. Motion by.Trustee Collyer, seconded by Trustee Fleming: VOTED to approve the minutes of a Special Meeting held December 10, 1992 as pre- viously furnished Trustees in copy form. Trustees Collyer, Fleming, Kira and Mayor Anderson voted YES. Motion by Trustee Fleming, seconded by Trustee Kira: VOTED to approve the minutes of a regular meeting held December 21, 1992 with the correction of the time of adjournment to read "AM." Trustees Collyer, Fleming, Kira and Mayor Anderson voted YES. Motion by Trustee Fleming, seconded by Trustee Kira: RESOLUTION 4432 - APPOINT NEWMAN TO ADVISORY BOARD OF REVIEW VOTED to appoint Katharine Newman to the Advisory Board of Review which will meet on February 9, 1993 from 3 PM to 6 PM. Trustees Collyer, Fleming, Kira and Mayor Anderson voted YES. The Annual Residents' Meeting was set for February 16, 1993. Mayor Anderson reported on the following: - From the County Board of Reps, a copy of a Resolution entitled "Resolution of Respect - Honorable Frederick G. Marcham. Mayor Anderson noted that a floral arrangement from the Village will be sent to the memorial service at Sage Chapel on January 24th. - Letter from Fred.H. Thomas Assoc. PC - for Cima Real Estate Development - showing sewer flow rate calculations in connection -with the proposed change in use from existing apartments to an Adult Care Facility. - The Mayor asked the Public Works Committee to consider the Village's needs rela- tive to the duties of the combined offices of the Supt. of P.W., Bldg. Commissione: Engineer, Zoning Officer, etc., currently held by John Rogers and the.-suggestion b the latter that the offices be held by more than one person. The Mayor commented that Mayor Wixom had telephoned him raising the question of shared services in some of these areas. - Letter from Peter Kuniholm questioning the need for the proposed skating rink by Village of Lansing. y � rl Minutes of Regular Meeting - 1/18/93 2 .L - Brief comments re PBA Hearing - Stage II. There was no monthly report from CHCA. ` Fire Supt. Leonhardt filed his monthly report in the Village Office. Treasurer Silber submitted his written report which has been placed on file. The Treasurer distributed copies of the Abstract and financial reports. He re- ported that the State auditors are at present auditing 1991 -92 Village records and will coordinate with the independent auditors who just completed their audit for the same year to avoid some duplication. The Treasurer stressed the need for an inventory of Village assets. There was discussion as to whether this could be accomplished by Department Heads or if it shouldiobe done by an outside firm. Motion by Trustee Fleming, seconded by Trustee Kira: RESOLUTION 4433 - ENGAGE OUTSIDE FIRM FOR VILLAGE INVENTORY OF FIXED ASSETS:: VOTED to authorize the Treasurer to retain'a professional firm to do an inventory of Village assets at a cost not to exceed $4500. Trustees Collyer, Fleming, Kira and Mayor Anderson voted YES. Motion;,by Trustee Fleming, seconded by Trustee Kira: RESOLUTION 4434 - APPROVE TRANSFER OF INSURANCE RECOVERY MONEY TO FIRE DEPARTMENT ACCOUNT VOTED to approve the transfer of $4,231 from A2680 - Ins. Recovery to A3410.49 - F.D. Equip. Maint, in order to make necessary repairs to the damaged fire truck. Trustees Collyer, Fleming, Kira and Mayor Anderson voted YES. Motion by Trustee Fleming, seconded by Trustee Kira: RESOLUTION 4435 - APPROVE TRANSFERS FROM TO. AMOUNT A1990.4 .Contingency A1320.41 Other Audit $1,300 A1620.2 Village Hall Eqpt A1620.41 VH Other 1 60 A5110.2 Streets Equipment A1640.42 Cent Garage Sup 11400 A3410.41 FD Other A3410.42 FD Supplies 11200 A1990.4 Contingency A3410.43 FD Insurance 224 - A5110.2 Streets Eqpt A5110.49 Strt Eqpt Maint 74 A5142.42 Snow Supplies A5142.49 Snow Eqpt Maint 950 A8160.2 Refuse Eqpt A8160.49 Ref Eqpt Maint 100 A9010.8 Emp Ret Sys A9015.8 Pol /Fire Ret Sys 4 F9710.7 Bond Interest F9710.6 Bond Principal 11813 G1990.4 'Contingency G1950.4 Assessments 184 Trustees Collyer, Fleming, Kira and Mayor Anderson voted YES. The tax bill from the Town of Ithaca in the amount of $184 for Village -owned ' property on E. Shore Drive will be investigated for accuracy before payment is made. Motion by Trustee Fleming, seconded by 'Trustee Kira: RESOLUTION 4436 - APPROVE ABSTRACT OF AUDITED VOUCHERS VOTED.to approve the Audited Vouchers dated 1/18/93 - with the exception of the bill from Town of Ithaca for tax on property on E. Shore Drive until further investiga- tion - in the following amounts: General Fund - $27,262.60; Sewer - $17,135.80; Water - $1878.29; Capital - $100.00. Trustees Collyer, Fleming, Kira, Mayor Anderson voted YES. y 1 8 Minutes of Regular Meeting - 1/18/93 3 Attorney Geldenhuys reported that a meeting with the Town of Ithaca was held to explore possibilities of reaching some kind of accomodation with respect to the lawsuit regarding the,sewer system. She stated that the Appellate Division had scheduled a hearing for Feb. 19 and if some sort of accomodation is going to be reached with the Town, it will need to happen soon. Police Chief Wall submitted his monthly report which has been filed. Chief Wall reported having received a letter of resignation from part -time Police Officer Herson, effective January 15, and Mike Gray, who wishes to work part -time, has submitted an application for the position. Motionl,by Trustee Collyer, seconded by Trustee.Fleming: RESOLUTION 4437 - HIRE GRAY TO FILL VACATED POSITION VOTED to hire Michael H. Gray to fill the position of part -time Police Officer vacated by the resignation of James M. Herson. Trustees Collyer, Fleming, Kira, Mayor Anderson voted YES. Supt. of Public Works Rogers submitted his monthly report which is on file. Motion by Trustee Fleming, seconded by Trustee Collyer: RESOLUTION 4438 - AUTHORIZE PURCHASE OF SAFETY EQUIPMENT VOTED_to authorize Engineer Rogers to purchase safety equipment at a cost of $2,849.75, to be expended from the Sewer Fund. Trustees Collyer, Fleming, Kira, Mayor Anderson voted YES. Engineer Rogers reported that Orchard Earth and Pipe had damaged Myron Stanton's ' water service line on Remington Road (for which they will be billed), and in the process of the repair work, SCLIWC had discovered that the service line is only 18 inches below the surface of the ground in at least one area. The Engineer recommended that in lieu of having to assure there is groper ground cover over Stanton's service line which runs 200' to 300' from Stanton's house to E. Shore Drive, that a direct line from the house be installed to the new 12" main in Remington Road - addistance of approximately 35 feet. Motion by Trustee Fleming, seconded by Trustee Kira: RESOLUTION. 4439•- APPROVE ENGINEER'S RECOMMENDATION TO INSTALL LINE ON STANTON PROPERTY VOTED to approve the Engineer's recommendation to install a direct water line from the Stanton property to the new 12" main in Remington Road at a cost not to exceed $500 which will be borne by the Village. Trustees Collyer, Fleming, Kira, Mayor Anderson voted YES. Motion by Trustee Fleming, seconded by Trustee Kira: RESOLUTION 4440 - APPROVE REFUND VOTED to approve a refund of $3.75 for overpayment of water bill to Audrey Edelman Assoc. Trustees Collyer, Fleming, Kira, Mayor Anderson voted YES. Trustee Fleming moved and Trustee Kira seconded by adjourn the meeting. Meeting adjourned at 11:50 PM Anne Krohto Village Clerk J