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VILLAGE OF CAYUGA HEIGHTS
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Minutes of a regular meeting held by the Board of Trustees of the Village of
Cayuga Heights on March 22, 1993 at 7:30 PM in the Village Hall.
PRESENT: Mayor Anderson; Trustees Collyer, Fleming, Janis, Kira, Pimentel;
Attorney Geldenhuys; Police Chief Wall; Fire Supt. Leonhardt.
ABSENT: Trustee Perry, Treasurer Silber.
OTHERS PRESENT: Paul Lewis, Tom Niederkorn, Barbara Blanchard, Elmer Robinson,
Alan Euvard, Cornell student.
Mayor Anderson called the meeting to order mentioning it had been postponed a week
due to the snow storm.
Paul Lewis of Kendal Corp. submitted the Preliminary Application for a Planned Unit
Development to'build Kendal at Ithaca on the Savage Farm site. Mr. Niederkorn
pointed out certain items in the Index of the Draft Environmental Impact Statement.
The Trustees will read the documents and will then meet with Kendal representatives
to review the Application.
Motion to approve the minutes of a regular meeting held February 15 and a special
meeting held February 17; 1993 as previously furnished Trustees in copy form with
a correction to the regular meeting as follows: "Trustee Perry agreed to represent
the Village as a "member ".... Trustees Collyer, Fleming, Janis, Kira, Pimentel
voted YES.
Mayor Anderson reported on the following correspondence:
- Request from Charles Trautmann, Executive Director of the Sciencenter requesting
the loan of a backhoe during the Sciencenter's two community builds on April 22 -25
and May 6 -9. After discussion, the Attorney was instructed to investigate the terms
of the Village's liability insurance policy before commitment is made.
- Letter from Attorney Tavelli representing David's. Restaurant on N. Triphammer Road
in connection with a sewage disposal problem. In his response to Mr. Tavelli's letter,
Mayor Anderson referred to the existing moratorium on sewer connections and said he
regreted he could offer no solution.
- Resignation of Ann Fox as rep to Youth Board - Mayor welcomes suggestions for re-
placement as well as to the Economic Opportunity Corp.
- State Revolving Fund - possibility of getting funding for Greenhouse at WWTP.
- National Organization on Disability - Trustees suggest that we join.
CHCA - No monthly report.
Fire Supt. Leonhardt presented the monthly and supplemental reports which are-filed.
Supt. Leonhardt reported that 12 -15 members of the Department stayed at the Fire
Station during the entire weekend of the blizzard so as to provide prompt response to
fire and rescue calls. He asked Supt. of P.W. Rogers to convey his thanks to the
Village crew for their work in keeping the roads clear of snow.
The Board wished to go on record in commending the D.P.W., Police and Fire Departments
for the way in which they handled this emergency.
Motion by Trustee Pimentel, seconded by Trustee Kira:
RESOLUTION 4447 - COMMEND VILLAGE PERSONNEL FOR OUTSTANDING SERVICE
VOTED to commend the D.P.W., Police and Fire Departments personnel for their excellent
service during the snow blizzard the weekend of March 13, 14, and 15. The Mayor was
instructed to write a letter of appreciation. Trustees Collyer, Fleming, Janis, Kira,
Pimentel voted YES.
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The Treasurer's reports were distributed and reviewed in his absence. The Trustees
asked that a dollar amount be provided for the cost of snow removal.
Motion by Trustee Pimentel, seconded by Trustee Janis:
RESOLUTION 4448 - APPROVE TRANSFERS
VOTED to approve the transfers as recommended by the Treasurer as follows:
FROM '
TO AMOUNT
' A1990..4:: Contingency ..,,;:�A14,20:.42.Attorney,
Other
100
,'A5.1'1,0.'42. Street;; Supply ..'
-A16'40,:'42.:'Central;Gar Sup
100
A5110..42 :Street• Supply
.A1640.45:.:C G Cont,.Svcs
2O0
A1990:4 -: Contingency-'-
'Alk .:4111 Assoc :Dues..
256
A3410•.41 FD.;Other'
;A3410.'42 PD.. Supply
1000
A1990.4;�• Contingency
A51 '.42...42' .Snow;-,Supplies
1400
A19r90'4 '.Contirigeney. • ::
. A5,T42 49' ?.Snow Egpt:'Maint
900
A5110..It-, .Street.,P6rs; -Svcl
.
A5410'. ?'; Sidewalks .P; S
50
'A 8160:;42:: Refuse`;. Supply;;.• AP :8160':49:Refuse'Egpt. -Maint
' F8350:2 Water Eqpt
: "F835U1.45•'Water` Con t ''Svcs
.100.
1000
Trustees Collyer, Fleming, Janis,
Kira, Pimentel voted YES.
Motion by Trustee Pimentel, seconded by Trustee Kira:
VOTED to approve the Abstract of Warrants dated March 22, 1993 in the following
amounts: General Fund - $22,131.22; Sewer Fund - $27,908.59; Water Fund - $4,411.60
with the addition of the following: Reimburse DPW crew for breakfast - $27.69;and
reimburse volunteers at Fire Dept. - $119.11;during. snow storm;,Inspectors of,'
Election (4) - $200.00, Orchard Earth and Pipe - $25,446.20. Trustees C611yer,
Fleming, Janis, Kira, Pimentel voted YES.-
After brief discussion regarding the Tentative Budget, it was agreed that the Treasurer
needs to be present to answer their questions. Department Heads and their respective
committees will schedule meetings with the Treasurer.
Attorney Geldenhuys reviewed the Freedom of Information Law as it relates to the
request from Attorney McDermott in connection with the Robert Gibbs sewer matter.
Motion by Trustee Fleming, seconded by Trustee Collyer:
RESOLUTION 4449 - FREEDOM OF INFORMATION LAW - UNIFORM RULES AND
REGULATIONS REGARDING ACCESS TO RECORDS OF THE VCH
VOTED RESOLVED that records of the Village of Cayuga Heights, with the exception of
such records exempted from disclosure by Section 87 (2) of the Public Officer's Law,
are available as follows:
1. A written request shall be submitted to the Village Clerk at least two (2)
business days in advance of the date access to records is requested, and shall
identify the records requested.
2. Records are available at the office of.the Village Clerk Monday through
Friday from 9:00 AM,until 4:00 PM, except on holidays, and may be obtained from the
Village Clerk.
3. If copies of records are requested, they will be provided by the Village at '
a cost of 25 cents per copy.
These regulations are promulgated by the Board of Trustees of the Village of
Cayuga Heights pursuant to the authority granted in Section 87(1) of the Public
Officer's Law.
Trustees Collyer, Fleming, Janis, Kira, Pimentel voted YES.
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The Attorney mentioned that the Short Environmental Assessment Form from applicant,
Michael D. Pinnisi, had been filed in the Village Office (on March 1, 1993) and
that the Trustees must complete Part II of the Form before final action can be taken
on his request for subdivision. The Board will review this at the April 5th meeting.
Police Chief Wall presented his report which is on file in the Village Office.
Supt. of P.W. Rogers submitted his report which has been placed on file.
Supt. of-P.W. Rogers reported that the average flow at the WWTP for February was 1.1
MGD and all D.E.C. discharge.irequirements were met.
Motion by Trustee Pimentel, seconded by Trustee'Fleming:
RESOLUTION 4450 - HIRE FOSTER GRAY FOR TRAINING OF DPW
VOTED to authorize the Supt. of P.W. to hire the services of Foster Gray to schedule
up to three hours of training for DPW personnel as required by OSHA, at a total cost
not to exceed $90.00 to be charged to the Sewer Plant account. Trustees Collyer,
Fleming, Janis, Kira, Pimentel voted YES.
Supt. of.P.W. Rogers raised the question as to his payment for the additional duty he
has assumed as the Village's Fire Inspector since the resignation of Gene Dymek. The
point was raised as to whether licensing or special training is required. The Mayor
will investigate.
The draft of the job description for Supt. of Public Works was reviewed and Trustees
agreed that the duties of a Fire Inspector should be included.
Motion by Trustee Pimentel, seconded by Trustee Kira:
RESOLUTION 4451 - APPROVE JOB DESCRIPTION FOR POSITION OF
SUPT. OF P.W. AND FORWARD TO COUNTY PERSONNEL
VOTED to approve the job description for the position of Supt, of Public Works as
drawn up by the Public Works Committee and to forward a copy of same to the Tompkins
County Department of Personnel. Trustees Collyer, Fleming, Janis, Kira, Pimentel
voted YES.'
The Clerk presented the Canvas of Election for the March 16, 1993 Election as follows:
There were 67 ballots cast on the machine, 9 absentee ballots, 1 affidavit. Collyer
received 72 votes, Kira received 65 votes, Perry received 70 votes.
Motioni>by Trustee Fleming, seconded by Trustee Janis:
RESOLUTION 4452 - RENEW BLUE CROSS /BLUE SHIELD CONTRACT
VOTED to renew the contract for health insurance with Blue Cross /Blue Shield of
Central New York, Regionwide II coverage, at monthly premiums of $210.17 for Individual
coverage and $511.67 for Family coverage, for the year April 1, 1993 through March 31,
1994. Trustees Collyer, Fleming, Janis, Kira, Pimentel voted YES.
The Organizational Meeting was set for April 5, 1993 at 7:30 PM.
Motioubby Trustee Pimentel, seconded by Trustee Kira:
RESOLUTION 4453 - RECOMMEND 1993 -94 TENTATIVE BUDGET TO NEW BOARD
VOTED to recommend the 1993 -94 Tentative Budget to the new Board for adoption'at the
Organizational Meeting on April 5, 1993. Trustees Collyer, Fleming, Janis, Kira,
Pimentel voted YES.
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Motion by Trustee Pimentel, seconded by Trustee Kira:
RESOLUTION 4454 - PUBLIC HEARING RE TENTATIVE BUDGET
VOTED to hold a Public Hearing on the 1993 -94 Tentative Budget on the same evening
as the Organizational Meeting - April 5, 1993 at 7:00 PM. Trustees Collyer, Fleming,
Janis, Kira, Pimentel voted YES.
Mayor Anderson reported that Holt prepared an estimate - total $34,440 - for Kendal
Project Code Enforcement. The Attorney waslasked to prepare a resolution for
possible Board adoption.
Motion by Trustee Fleming, seconded by Trustee Kira:
RESOLUTION'4455 - ENTER EXECUTIVE SESSION
VOTED to enter Executive Session at 10 :45 PM for the purpose of discussing litigation
and personnel matters. Trustees Collyer, Fleming, Janis, Kira, Pimentel voted YES.
The Board reconvened into regular session at 11:00 RM.
Trustee Pimentel moved, Trustee Janis seconded to adjourn the meeting.
Meeting adjourned at 11:01 PM
Anne Krohto
Clerk