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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 August 16, 1993 at 7:30 PM in the Village Hall.
PRESENT: Mayor Anderson; Trustees Collyer, Fleming, Kira, Perry; Attorney
Geldenhuys; Treasurer Silber; Supt. of P.W. Rogers; Fire Supt. Leonhardt.
ABSENT: Trustees Janis, Pimentel, Police Chief Wall.
OTHERS: Mr. 6 Mrs. John H. Sherry, Tom Niederkorn, Paul Lewis, Barbara Blanchard,
Elmer Robinson, Katharine Newman.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Anderson at 7:35 PM
Mr. Sherry presented his letter for consideration of property division at 1002
Hanshaw Road. It will be considered at the next regular meeting.
The Remington Road report by the consulting engineers will be made at the September
meeting, when it is expected that all details will be completed.
Final EIS - Tom Niederkorn presented a report.
There was a motion by Trustee Kira and seconded by Trustee Perry to accept the Final
EIS; however there was not the required quorum of eligible trustees to validate a
legal vote, per the Attorney. The motion will be entertained at a special meeting
of the Board. Trustee Collyer questioned whether the Community Center would be taxed.
His concern is for the future: will Kendal turn out to be a financial drain on.-the
Village? Discussion of a second access driveway for possible winter accidents.
Unusual weather conditions - 50 car tragedy, etc. Trustee Kira thanked Mr. Lewis
for his informative letter.
Motion by Trustee Kira, seconded by Trustee Fleming:
VOTED to approve the minutes of the June 21 and July 19, 1993 regular meetings and
the special meeting of July 27, 1993 as previously furnished Trustees in copy form.
Trustees Collyer, Fleming, Kira, Perry voted YES.
Mayor's Report:
- City.planner asking about Kendal - type project in Lake Forest, Ill. Site plan
will be sent.
- Remington Road almost finished - discussion between Mayor, Treasurer and Supt. of
P.W. relative to bills for sewer and water service laterals to residents - when should
they pay? The Treasurer says lump sum is o.k.
Motion by Trustee Perry, seconded by Trustee Fleming:
RESOLUTION 4497 - REMINGTON ROAD RESIDENTS GIVEN OPTION :FOR METHOD OF
PAYMENT OF SEWER AND WATER SERVICE LATERALS
VOTED that payment for sewer and water service installation on Remington Road be
made 1) full payment by September 30, 1993 or 2) by 10 equal installments for period
starting on October 1, 1993 (with interest at 6 %). First payment to be billed with
the tax statement for 1994 and continued through 2003. The Treasurer will figure
the required annual amount for each property. Trustees Collyer, Fleming, Kira,
Perry voted YES.
- Airport - Sewage unit request - facility to accomodate 50 employees and 40 addit l
at old terminal - 90 total anticipated in the near future.
Motion by Trustee Fleming, seconded by Trustee Perry:
RESOLUTION 4498 - GRANT FIVE SEWER UNITS TO T.C. AIRPORT
VOTED to grant :.ive sewer units to Tompkins County Airport. This is over and above
the 150 units offered recently to municipalities connected to the Village's WWTP.
Trustees Collyer, Fleming, Kira, Perry voted YES.
Minutes of regular meeting - 8/16/93
- Horizon Estates - Dept. of Health wants evidence that there are 8 units available.
-Draft Sewer Service Proposal - Lansing, Dryden, towns asked to sign Kline Road
agreement passed in concept by VCR at July meeting.
-Youth Bureau - State aid for recreation - we will participate with Town of Ithaca.
® -CHIPS - State is still not sure bonds can legally be issued.
Three engineering proposals for services - (help write for grants).
-HOLT - Kendal bill which Treasurer has received for code enforcement inspections
of plans.
-Solid Waste - report to County B. Eckstrom - on profit /losses from recycling - losing
money on plastic, etc.
-Cable Commission franchise. There will be a workshop conducted by State Cable Comm.
on October 14th.
-Town of Ithaca 1992 assessed valuation figures in fire protection district for use
in 1994 Fire Contract.
- Bolton Point - 1994 proposed rate $2.48/1000 (8Z increase). No more free water at
fire house.
Some people in C.H. who are connected to City water pay higher rates than other C.H.
residents charged by us. This.situation was arranged for convenience of Village -
The Treasurer will investigate.
Fire Supt. Leonhardt presented his.monthly report which is on file.
Treasurer Silber reported that for employers with 50 employees, a policy is required
to provide for family leave - 12 weeks at no pay. Workmen's Comp. - our rate is not
as good as formerly because we have had several injuries - up 18 %. Custody agreement
(contract for bonding of Village) authorized persons to sign.
Motion by Trustee Fleming, seconded by Trustee Perry:
RESOLUTION 4499 - AUTHORIZE PERSONS TO SIGN CUSTODY AGREEMENT
VOTED to authorize the Mayor, Treasurer, and Deputy Treasurer to sign Custody Agree -:•
® ment. Trustees Collyer, Fleming, Kira, Perry voted YES.
Motion by Trustee Kira, seconded by Trustee Perry:
RESOLUTION 4500 - APPROVE TRANSFERS
VOTED to approve the following transfers as recommended by the Treasurer_:
FROM TO AMOUNT
A1640.42 Cent Gar Supply A1640.41 Cent Gar Other $ IM /&
A1990.A Contingency A1964.4 Ref Prop Tax 1060 /o 40
A3120.41.Police Other A3120.2' Police.Egpt 100 /o-0
REVENUE: INSURANCE RECOVERY.. A3410.49 FD Eqpt Maint 1000 J M-a
RESERVE:. FIRE DEPT A3410.2 FD Equipment 2D2 c9iI i: -
Trustees Collyer, Fleming, Kira, Perry voted YES.
Motion by Trustee Fleming, seconded by Trustee Collyer:
VOTED to approve the Abstract of Audited Vouchers dated 8/16/93 in the following
amounts:General Fund - $36,657.90;::Sewer Fund - $37,870.62; Water Fund - $364.57;
Capital Fund - $1418.77 with the addition of HOLT - A8020.4 - $2207.73 and
G8130.41 - NYDEC Regulatory Fees - $7500. Trustees Collyer, Fleming, Kira, Perry
voted YES.
The Attorney reported on the Kendal Agreement and said the setback figure will be
ready when EIS is approved.
Arbitration may be October 15th on Cooper rretirement grievance. The. contract
negotiations are progressing. The Attorney will work on arrangement for Village
Board to fulfill responsibility of a Planning Board without!,calling it a Planning
Board.
Police Chief Wall's report was .presented in his.absence and placed on file.
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Motion by Trustee Collyer, seconded by Trustee Kira:
RESOLUTION 4501 - AUTHORIZE HIRING OF JERRY L. CAIN
VOTED to authorize the Chief of Police to hire Jerry L. Cain, Jr. to fill the
vacancy created by the retirement of Larry S. Cooper, the appointment to take
effect on 8/24/93 at a starting salary of $26,841; and further, to instruct the
Chief of Police to notify the Tompkins County Personnel Office that the appoint-
ment is to be made from the Certified List of Eligibles dated August 4, 1993
pursuant to Civil Service Exam A 67 -90$. Trustees Collyer, Fleming, Kira,
Perry voted YES.
Motion by Trustee Collyer, seconded by Trustee Fleming:
RESOLUTION 4502 - AUTHORIZE SALE OF USED POLICE CAR
VOTED to authorize Chief Wall to advertise for the sale of thel989.tused Chevrolet
Police Car for a minimum bid of $5,300. All bids to be considered. Trustees
Collyer, Fleming, Kira, Perry voted YES.
Motion by Trustee Fleming, seconded by Trustee Perry:
RESOLUTION 4503 - PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER PROPOSED LOCAL LAW
NO. 3 OF 1993
VOTED to hold a Public Hearing on September 20, 1993 at 7:15 PM to consider the
adoption of Proposed Local Law No. 3 of 1993 - Traffic Control. Trustees Collyer,
Fleming, Kira, Perry voted YES.
Supt. of P.W. Rogers presented his monthly report which has been filed.
P.W. Supt. Rogers stated that all -night parking requirements need to be reviewe
He will discuss this with Chief Wall. Attorney Geldenhuys will investigate the
question of refuse left at the curb when people have moved out of the Village.
Gasoline retail sales station sent additional information about goods sold. Seems
they have been operating without a permit for years; they never signed an agreement.
Supt. of P.W. Rogers will prepare a permit document for consideration.
A special meeting will be held on Friday, August 20, 1993 at 4 PM to consider the
Final EIS document.
Meeting adjourned at 11:07 PM Submitted by
Marian Kira