HomeMy WebLinkAboutReg Mtg. Minutes 5/17/1993VILLAGE OF CAYUGA HEIGHTS
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
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Minutes of a regular meeting of'the Board of Trustees of.the Village of Cayuga
Heights held on May 17, 1993 at 7:30 PM in the Village Hall.
PRESENT, Mayor Anderson; Trustees Collyer, Fleming, Janis, Kira, Perry, Pimentel;
Attorney Geldenhuys; Treasurer Silber; Supt. of P.W. Rogers; Police Chief Wall;
Fire Supt. Leonhardt.
OTHERS: Kay Newman, Kathleen Rhodes.
Mayor Anderson called the meeting to order, opening it to privilege of the floor.
Motion by Trustee Kira, seconded by Trustee Fleming:
VOTED to approve the minutes of a Public Hearing and Organizational Meeting held
April 5, 1993; Public Hearing and Special Meeting held April 19, 1993 and Special
Meeting held April 22, 1993 as previously furnished Trustees in copy form.
Trustees Collyer, Fleming, Janis, Kira, Perry, Pimentel voted YES.
Mayor Anderson reported on the following:
- Martin Luster, Member of State Assembly, will keep Village apprised of progress of
two measures relative to the issuance of bonds by local governments to cover excess-
ive snow removal expenses.
- Martin Alexander expressed his concern,;in a letter, that the deterioration of the
ditch in front.of his property at 301 Winthrop Drive is hazardous to children playing
near it: He requested that the Mayor acknowledge receipt of his letter by returning
it signed and dated:
-Mrs. Gilligan's claim against the Village for sewer backup damage (minutes 11/16/92)
has not been settled to her satisfaction by the Village's insurance carrier. The
Mayor said he will discuss this matter with her since the damage was the result of an
' illegal connection.
-Peter McClelland _ letter of praise relative to Police and Fire services rendered
during the most recent snowstorm, and especially thanking the DPW for their prompt
pickup of the enormous quantity, of debris which he placed at the roadside after the
storm. A copy of his letter was placed on'the DPW's bulletin board.
-Paul Mayo - re negotiation for Police Contract - he offers several dates for initial
session.
- Reminder to Z.O. and Board members to visit the property at 103 Lisa Place to be sure
the owners of the property are adhering to the Deed of Conservation Easement regulation
- vacancy created on ZBA by resignation of Ron Minor has been filled by David Allee.
- Illegal sewer hookup by Rocco Lucente - which is a violation of the Village's contract
With Town of Ithaca. Matter will be investigated. The Mayor noted that this will not
interfere with the resolution of the lawsuit.
No monthly report from the CHCA.
Fire Supt. Leonhardt presented his monthly report which has been placed on file.
Treasurer Silber's written report is on file in the.Village Office.
Abstract of Warrants and Financial Statements were distributed to the Board.
Motion by Trustee Fleming, seconded by Trustee Janis:
4475
Resolution /for Statutory Installment Bond Issue
Authorization of $72,000.00
REFUSE PACKER and FIRE STATION ROOF 1993
(Amends Resolution 4475)
Dated: May 17, 1993
WHEREAS, the Village Board of the Village of Cayuga Heights,
New York has resolved to purchase a Refuse Packer and accessories
for the Village of Cayuga Heights at a cost of $52,635.00 and
a Fire
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134 a cost of $19,315 and to finance said purchases through a bond
issued pursuant to the Local Finance Law,
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED:
1. The specific objects of purpose for which obligations are
to be issued pursuant to this resolution is to finance the cost of
a Refuse Packer and it's accessories and replacement of a Fire
Station Roof.
2. The maximum cost of such vehicle is $52,635.00, and the
roof is $19,315.00, and the plan of financing such cost is as
follows:
The cost is to be provided by the issuance of a statutory
installment bond in the amount of $72,000.00 pursuant to this
resolution.
3. The following determinations are hereby made:
(a) The period of probable usefulness of such vehicle
is five (5) years,, and the period of probably usefulness of such
roof is ten (10) years.
(b) The statutory installment bond is issued pursuant
to Section 62.10 of the Local Finance Law.
(c) The proposed maturity of the obligation authorized
by this resolution will not be in excess of five (5) years.
4. The Village of Cayuga Heights shall issue its statutory
installment bond in the amount of $72,000 to finance such cost in
accordance with the financial plan set forth above. The bond shall
be dated no' earlier than the delivery of such machinery and the
power to fix and determine the exact date of the bond is hereby
delegated to the Treasurer.
5. The bond shall be in the amount of $72,000.00 and shall
mature - in five (5) years and shall be paid in equal annual
installments of principal of Fourteen Thousand Four Hundred and
no /100 ($14,400) Dollars in the years 1994 to 1998, inclusive. THe
date when the principal and interest shall become due and payable
is hereby delegated to the Treasurer. The bond shall bear interest
at a rate not exceeding four and nine- tenths per centum (4.9 %) per
annum. Both the installments of principal and the interest on this
bond will be evidenced by notation on the bond at the time of
payment. The.Bond shall be in the form set forth in Section 62.10 '
of the Local Finance Law.
6. This resolution shall take effect immediately..
Trustees Collyer, Flem).ng, Janis, Ki;j, Perry,!'Pimentel voted YES.
Treasurer Silber reported having been contacted by a company which examines Workers'
Compensation experience records with the intent of getting money back from Workers'
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receipts. The Treasurer was instructed to pursue this.
Treasurer Silber warned that Contingency is extremely low and asked Department
Heads to limit purchases to absolute necessities.
Motion;by Trustee Pimentel, seconded by Trustee Fleming:
RESOLUTION 4476 - APPROVE TRANSFERS
VOTED to approve transfers as recommended by the Treasurer as follows:
FROM: TO: AMOUNT
A1990.4 Contingency A1410.41 Clerk Other $1,000
A1990.4 Contingency A1620.44 Village Hall Utility 560
A5112.1 Cap Impr Pers Sery A1540.11 Vehicle Maint Salary 2,900
A5110.42 Street Supplies Al 640.42 Central Garage Supply 520
Al 640.45. Cent Gar Cont Svc A1640.44 Central Garage Utility 71
A3410.2 Fire Dept Eqpt A3410.41 Fire Dept Other 640
A3410.2 Fire Dept Eqpt A3410.42 Fire Dept Supply 350
A3410.2 Fire Dept Eqpt A3410.44 Fire Dept Utility 820
A5112.1 Cap Impr Pers Sery A5110.1 Streets Pers Svcs 2,500
A1990.4 Contingency A5142.1 Snow Removal Salary 7,613
A5410.42 Sidewalk Supplies A5142.42 Snow Removal Supplies 77
A5110.45 Streets Contr Svcs A5182.4 Street Lighting Cont Svc 510
A1990.4 Contingency A8020.4 Planning / Savage Farm 1,092
G8120.1 Sewer Lines Salaries G6130.1 Sewer Plant Salaries 1,170
G1990.4 Sewer Contingency G8130.44' Sewer Plant Utilities 7,403
G1990.4 Sewer Contingency G9710.62 Sewer Bond Principal 10,000
Trustees Collyer, Fleming, Janis,.Ki.r.r.., Perry „ Pimentel voted YES:
Motion by Trustee Pimentel, seconded by,Trustee Collyer:
1 VOTED to approve the Abstract of Warrants dated 5/17/93 in the following amounts:
General Fund — $17,405.65; Sewer Fund — $14,419.31. Trustees Collyer, Fleming,
Janis, Kira, Perry, Pimentel.voted YES.
A meeting was scheduled for Friday, May 28, 1993 at 12 Noon for the purpose of
Fiscal.-Year-end Transfers and Abstract of Warrants.
Attorney Geldenhuys reported that the Stipulation document in connection with the
lawsuit between Village of Cayuga Heights and Town of Ithaca /Lucente is in Mr.
Lucente's hands and she will follow through.
Attorney Geldenhuys distributed copies of an Agreement with HOLT, Architects,
Planners.and Interior Designers for code review and enforcement services in connec-
tion with the Kendal at Ithaca project. Following Board discussion, action was
taken as follows:
Motion by Trustee Fleming, seconded by Trustee Pimentel:
RESOLUTION 4477 - ACCEPT AGREEMENT WITH HOLT &C
VOTED to authorize Mayor Anderson to sign an agreement with HOLT &C for code review
and enforcement services for the project known as the Kendal Life Care Community,
proposed to be constructed on the Savage Farm, subject to minor wording changes
and clarification of liability insurance coverage. Trustees Collyer, Fleming, Janis,
Kira, Perry, Pimentel voted YES.
The Board discussed the matter of the retainer agreement with Mr. John F. O'Reilly
in connection with upcoming negotiations with the Police Union. It was the consen-
sus of the Board to keep the cost for these services at a maximum of $5,000 unless
further use of Mr. O'Reilly's services is warranted.
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Motion by Trustee Fleming, seconded by Trustee Pimentel:
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RESOLUTION 4478 - AUTHORIZE ATTORNEY TO RETAIN PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
FOR NEGOTIATIONS WITH POLICE UNION
VOTED to authorize Attorney Geldenhuys to retain Mr. John F. O'Reilly of the firm,
HItsman, Hoffman S O'Reilly, to provide consultation and advice to Village officials
in preparation for and during collective bargaining negotiations with the Police
Union and further, to be notified when his fee for such services has reached $5,000.
Trustees Collyer, Fleming, Janis, Kira, Perry, Pimentel voted YES.
Police Chief Wall presented his statistical report which is on file in the Village
Office.
Supt. of Public Works Rogers submitted his monthly written report which is on file.
After discussing the problems associated with the continuance of cardboard pickup,
it was the consensus of the Board that this service will no longer be provided to
Villagers. An announcement of this change in policy will be published in the up-
coming issue of VILLAGE VOICES. Supt. of P.W. Rogers will formulate language
dealing with certain additions to the list of Bulky Trash permitted.
Motion by Trustee Pimentel, seconded by Trustee'Kira:
RESOLUTION 4479 - APPROVE TRANSFER FOR PURCHASE OF DUMP TRUCK 6 SALT
SPREADER
VOTED.to approve the following transfers as requested by the Supt. of P.W.-.in the
amount of $16,300 TO:.DPW RESERVE and to allocate funds from DPW RESERVE for next
year's budget:
F8350.2 Water Systems Equipment $3,000
A5110.2 Streets Maint. Equipment 3,000
A5112.2 Capital Imp. Equipment 3,000
G812_0.2 Sewer Lines Equipment 5,000
A5142.2 Snow Removal Equipment $2,300
Trustees Collyer, Fleming, Janis, Kira, Perry,.Pimentel,voted YES.
Motion by Trustee Fleming, seconded by Trustee Pimentel:
RESOLUTION 4480 - APPROVE INCREASE IN 06M CONTRACT
VOTED to authorize Mayor Anderson to sign an agreement with Yaw's Environmental
Process Control, Inc. to increase the annual payment for Operation and Maintenance
to $139,386, effective June.1, 1993. Trustees Collyer, Fleming, Janis, Kira, Perry,
Pimentel voted YES.
The Board granted the request of Ann Druyan to plant and maintain lilac trees in the
center of the cul de sac on Tyler Road. She will be so informed.
Z.O. Rogers noted an error in the Local Law U2 of the Year 1987 - Amendment to Sign
Ordinance.
Motion by Trustee Fleming, seconded by Trustee Kira:
RESOLUTION 4481 - PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDERi, PROPOSED
LOCAL LAW N0. 2 OF 1993
VOTED to hold a Public Hearing on June 21, 1993 at 7:25 PM to consider proposed
Local Law No. 2 of 1993 - "Sign Ordinance" which amends and supersedes Local Law No.�
2 of 1987. Trustees Collyer, Fleming, Janis, Kira, Perry, Pimentel voted YES.
It was agreed that certain Village fees should be reviewed for possible increase
and the Zoning Officer and Treasurer will make recommendation-at a future meeting.
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Motion by Trustee Fleming, seconded by Trustee Pimentel:
RESOLUTION 4482 - ENTER EXECUTIVE SESSION
VOTED to enter Executive Session at 9:38 PM to discuss personnel and litigation
matters. Trustee Collyer, Fleming, Janis, Kira, Perry, Pimentel voted YES.
Trustee Perry left the meeting at 9:45 PM
Motion by Trustee Janis, seconded by Trustee Fleming:
RESOLUTION 4483 - ALLOCATE SEWER UNITS TO MUNICIPALITIES
VOTED to release an allocation of 50 units to five municipalities, bearing in mind
that Town of Ithaca and Town of Dryden get 110" units and the other three, close to
par and to explain to them that due to a combination of circumstances this is all
the Village can do at the present time. Trustees Collyer, Fleming, Janis, Kira,
Perry, Pimentel.voted YES.
Reconvened into regular session at 10:40 PM
Meeting adjourned at 10:40 PM
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Anne Krohto
Clerk