HomeMy WebLinkAboutPublic Hearing/Organizational Mtg. Minutes 4/4/1994VILLAGE OF CAYUGA HEIGHTS
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
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Minutes of a Public Hearing, duly published and posted, held April 4, 1994 at
7:00 PM in the Village Hall to consider the Budget for the fiscal year, 1994 -95.
PRESENT: Mayor Anderson; Trustees Collyer, Fleming, Kira, Perry, Pimentel; Attorney
Geldenhuys; Treasurer Silber; Supt. of P.W. Cross; Police Chief Wall; Fire Supt.
Leonhardt.
ABSENT: Trustee Bisogni.
OTHERS PRESENT: Mr. 6 Mrs. Rockcastle, Kay Newman, Barbara Theusen, I.H.S. students.
Mayor Anderson opened the Public Hearing to consider the adoption of the Budget and
asked Treasurer Silber to present the Tentative Budget which had been filed on March
21. The Treasurer noted several minor corrections and stated that the changes in
the Budget are greatest in the cost of health insurance - an increase of 352 over the
previous year. He said the Board has investigated alternative health plans but due to
current labor negotiation, there is limited flexibility. This will be considered for
the future. A tax increase has been proposed in the amount of 82 over the previous
year., for a rate of $4.58 per thousand; salary components of the Budget went up by
42 across the board (except P.D. due to contract negotiation). There is no change
in sewer rents; a significant capital transfer is proposed in the Sewer Fund to
cover cost of improvements at the WWTP - still in the discussion phase. Forecast is
for an increase in sales tax over the current year. There is no anticipation of an
increase in state aid or other sources of income. Mr. Rockcastle asked about the
increase in health insurance costs, and the Treasurer explained the reasons for the
502 increase over a two -year period, adding that 102 of the General Fund goes to
defray health insurance cost. Questions arose relative to state - imposed mandates,
real estate values, municipal coordination and duplication of services, Savage Farm
taxable status, Village contribution to certain oiganizations,,etc. The Public
Hearing wss_declared_closed at 7:40 PM. -----------------------------------------------
Minutes of a Public Hearing, duly published and posted, held April 4, 1994 .immediately
following the Public Hearing on the Budget, to consider proposed Local Law No. 2 of
the Year 1994 entitled, "Authorize Village Board of Trustees to Establish Fees By
Resolution."
PRESENT: Mayor Anderson; Trustees Collyer, Fleming, Kira, Perry, Pimentel; Attorney
Geldenhuys; Treasurer Silber; Supt. of P.W. Cross; Police Chief Wall; Fire Supt.
Leonhardt.
ABSENT: Trustee Bisogni.
OTHERS PRESENT: Kay Newman, Barbara Theusen, I.H.S. students.
Mayor Anderson opened the Public Hearing and read the text of the proposed Local Law,
explaining that it would enable the Board to establish fees in various categories by
resolution in a regular meeting rather than having to adopt Local Laws subsequent to
public hearings each'time a fee is changed. When asked for examples of parking tickets
he would issue, Police Chief Wall cited illegal parking on sidewalks, left side against
curb, handicapped spaces, etc. There were no further questions or comments and the
Public-Hearing-was-declared-closed at 7:45 PM.
Mintues of the Organizational Meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Village of Cayuga
Heights held April 4, 1994 immediately following the second Public Hearing.
PRESENT: Mayor Anderson; Trustees Collyer, Fleming, Kira, Perry, Pimentel; Attorney
Geldenhuys; Treasurer Silber; Supt. of-P.W. Cross; Police Chief Wall; Fire Supt.
Leonhardt.
ABSENT: Trustee Bisogni.
OTHERS PRESENT: Kay Newman, Barbara Theusen, I.H.S. students.
Mayor Anderson called the meeting to order.
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Motion by Trustee Collyer, seconded by Trustee.Fleming:
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VOTED to'approve the minutes of a regular meeting held March 21, 1994 as previously
furnished Trustees in copy form. Trustees Collyer, Fleming, Kira, Perry, Pimentel
voted YES.
Mayor Anderson reported on the following:
- Rhodes Real Estate Review is conducting training classes for zoning boards of appeal.
The one in this area will be held on Saturday, May 7, 9:00 AM to 12:30 PM and the
Village's ZBA members will be encouraged to.attend.
- SCLIWC resolutions for consideration - extend to 30 days (from 20) to pay water
bills, and extend to 20 days (from 10) for water turn -off when water bills have not
been paid for three quarters.
Motion by Trustee Fleming, seconded by Trustee Kira:
RESOLUTION 4562 - APPOINT PATRICIA MEINHARDT TO EMC
VOTED to appoint Patricia Meinhardt to the Tompkins County Environmental Management
Council. Trustees Collyer, Fleming, Kira, Perry, Pimentel voted YES.
- Permission requested to hook into the Village's water and sewer systems for property
which accesses on Lake Road and extends.into the Village west of Tyler Road. The
sewer rent rate will depend on where the house is constructed.
-Final development plan from Kendal has been received and is being reviewed by Tom
Hoard.
- Communication from State Attorney General's office re Consumer Outreach Program -
April 28 from 2 to 4 PM at City Hall - to file complaints.
-ADA session on May 17, 1994 - all day at Holiday Inn.
There was no monthly report from CHCA. ,
Fire Supt. Leonhardt submitted his monthly report which is on file.
Treasurer Silber submitted his report which is on file in the Village Office.
Motion by Trustee Pimentel, seconded by Trustee Kira:
RESOLUTION 4563 - APPROVE TRANSFERS
VOTED to approve the transfers as recommended by the Treasurer as follows:
FROM TO AMOUNT
A1210.41
Mayor Contract
Expense
A1410.41
Clerk Other
100
A1210.41
Mayor Contract
Expense
A1620.42
Village Hall Supplies
100
A1990.4
Contingency
A1620.44
Village Hall Utilities
300
A1990.4
Contingency
A1620.45
Village Hall Contract Exp
500
A1640.1
Central Garage
Pers Sery
A1640.11
Vehicle Maint Pers Sery
19000
A1990.4
Contingency
A1640.44
Central Garage Utilities
1,400
A5112.1
Capital Improv
Pers Sery
A1640.11
Vehicle Maint Pers Sery
11500
A8510.1
Community Env
Pers Sery
A1640.11
Vehicle Maint Pers Sery
11500
A5112.1
Capital Improv
Pers Sery
A5142.1•
Snow Removal Pers Sery
3,000
A1990.4
Contingency
A5142.1'
Snow Removal Pers Sery
10,005
A1990.4
Contingency
A5142.42
Snow Removal Supply
11005
A8160.49
Refuse Equipment
Maint
A5142.42
Snow Equipment Maint
21100
A1990.4
Contingency
A5142.42
Snow Equipment Maint
11000
Trustees Collyer, Fleming, Kira, Perry, Pimentel voted YES. ,
Motion by Trustee Fleming, seconded by Trustee Kira:
VOTED to approve the Abstract of Warrants dated 4/4.94 in the following amounts:
General Fund - $17,096.50; Sewer Fund - $23,159.49; Water Fund - $94.48; and to add
the following: Agway Energy Products - $707.01 to be funded from appropriate accounts
and Dave Spaulding - $200.00 pending verification of receipt of invoice - A3410.41.
Trustees Collyer, Fleming, Kira, Perry, Pimentel voted YES.
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Attorney Geldenhuys reported having written Michael Pinnisi informing him that the
Board will consider a motion at the May 23rd regular meeting to revoke the approval
granted to him on April 19, 1993 for his Tyler Road Subdivision application unless -
he files the final plat before that date.
® Discussion ensued regarding the "Notice of Defective Condition" by "A Concerned
Citizen" in which it is stated that a "stone and masonary object" has been erected
on Village right -of -way at 416 Hanshaw Road. Police Chief Wall said that upon
investigation he found said object to'be a stand to hold a mailbox located off the
shoulder of the road and not in the traffic lane; and further, he does not view it
as a potential hazard anymore so than,other' mailboxes in the road right -of -way,
trees, utility poles, stonewalls, etc. The Notice will be filed in the Clerk's
office.
Chief Wall presented his written report which has been placed on file.
Supt. of P.W. Cross presented his report which is on file in the Clerk's Office.
Supt. Cross reviewed his report with Trustees. He mentioned that he.is in the process
of creating a flowchart which he will review with Trustees at the May meeting.
Motion by Trustee Pimentel, seconded by Trustee Fleming:
RESOLUTION 4564: - ADOPT LOCAL LAW NO. 2 OF 1994
VOTED to adopt Local Law No. 2 of the Year 1994 entitled, "Authorize Village Board
of Trustees to Establish Fees By Resolution." Trustees Collyer, Fleming, Kira,
Perry, Pimentel voted YES.
Mayor Anderson appointed Trustee Fleming as Deputy Mayor.
Motion by Trustee Kira, seconded by Trustee Fleming:
RESOLUTION 4565 - APPOINTMENTS
VOTED to approve the following appointments:
a. Jeffrey A. Silber, Treasurer for 2 official years.
b. Anne Krohto, Clerk for 2 official years.
c. Sovocool, Pfann,.Tyler and Baker Law Firm for one official year.
d. Brent A. Cross, Building Commissioner, Engineer, Zoning Officer for one official year.
e. Frank Collyer, Acting Treasurer for one official year.
f. David Pimentel, Village Forester for one official year.
g. Merton J. Wallenbeck, Acting Village Justice for one official year.
h. Robin Cisne, ZBA Member for five -year term to expire in April, 1999.
Trustees Collyer, Fleming, Kira, Perry, Pimentel voted YES.
Motion by Trustee Kira, seconded by Trustee Fleming:
RESOLUTION 4566 - OFFICIAL DEPOSITORY
VOTED resolved that the Tompkins County Trust Co., Ithaca, NY be designated as the
official depository for the Village funds for the 1994 -95 fiscal year. Trustees
Collyer, Fleming, Kira, Perry, Pimentel voted YES.
RESOLUTION 4567 - OFFICIAL CHECK SIGNATURES
VOTED resolved that the Clerk be authorized to notify the official bank of the
following names to be honored on checks for the 1994 -95 official year, with two
signatures required:,
1. Ronald E. Anderson, Mayor or D. Wayne Fleming, Deputy Mayor.
2.'Jeffrey A. Silber, Treasurer, or Frank Collyer, Acting Treasurer.
3. Anne M. Krohto, Clerk.
Trustees Collyer, Fleming, Kira, Perry, Pimentel voted YES.
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l lI Motion by Trusteu Kira, seconded by Trustee Fleming:
RESOLUTION 4568 - OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER
VOTED resolved that the Ithaca Journal be designated the official newspaper for
the 1994 -95 official year. Trustees Collyer, Fleming, Kira, Perry, Pimentel voted
YES.
The Treasurer reviewed the changes to the Tentative Budget.
Motion by Trustee Pimentel, seconded by Trustee Perry:
RESOLUTION 4569 - ADOPT BUDGET AND APPENDED SALARY AND WAGE SCHEDULE
VOTED to adopt the 1994 -95 Budget and Appended Salary and Wage Schedule for the
fiscal year June 1, 1994 - May 31, 1995. Trustees Collyer, Fleming, Kira, Perry,
Pimentel voted YES.
Motion by Trustee Perry, seconded by Trustee Pimentel:
RESOLUTION 4570 - LEVY AND EXTEND TAXES, SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS AND'SEWER RENTS
VOTED.resolved, that the amount of $1,015,911 be levied upon the taxable real
property of the Village for the 1994 -95 fiscal year as real property taxes.
Also VOTED resolved, to authorize and direct the Clerk to extend and carry out
upon the assessment roll the amount to be levied against each parcel of real
property shown thereon, according to the total levy of $1,015,911.
Also VOTED resolved, that the amount of $30,200 be levied upon the benefited
properties in the Village for the 1994 -95 fiscal year as special assessment on
the Water District. ,
Also VOTED resolved, to authorize and direct the Clerk to extend and carry out
upon the assessment roll the amount to be charged against each benefited property
for special assessment in the Water District shown thereon, according to the total
levy of $30,200.
Also VOTED resolved, that the amount of $108,810 be levied upon the benefited
properties connected to the VCH sewer system for the 1994 -95 fiscal year.
Also VOTED resolved, to authorize and direct the Clerk to extend and carry out
upon the sewer rent assessment roll the amount to be charged against each
benefited property according to the total levy of $108,810.
Also VOTED resolved, that the amount of $8,010 be levied upon the benefited proper -
taies on Remington Road for the 1994 -95 fiscal year as special assessment for Road
Improvements.
Also VOTEd resolved, to authorize and direct the Clerk to extend and carry out
upon the assessment.roll the amount to be charged against each benefited property.
on Remington Road for special assessment for Road Improvements shown thereon,
according to the total levy of $8,010.
Also VOTED resolved, that the amount of $1,191.49 be levied upon the benefited
properties on Remington Road for the 1994 -95 fiscal year as special assessment for
Water and Sewer Service Laterals.
Also VOTED resolved, to authorize and direct the Clerk to extend and carry out upon
the assessment roll the amount to be charged against each benefited property on ,
Remington Road for special assessment for Water and Sewer Service Laterals shown
thereon, according to the total levy of $1,191.49.
Trustees Collyer, Fleming, Kira, Perry, Pimentel voted YES.
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Motion by Trustee Perry, seconded by Trustee Pimentel:
RESOLUTION 4571 - ESTABLISH RATES
VOTED to establish rates for taxes, special assessments and sewer rents for the
fiscal year 1994 -95 as follows:
Real Property Tax
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$ 4.58/M
Sewer Plant Disposal S Maint.
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1404 Units Inside Village
$77.50 /Unit
120 Units Cornell BST Park
$77.50 /Unit
3621 Units Outside Village
$116.25 /Unit
Special Assessment Water District
$ 18.00 /Unit
Special Assessment Remington Rd. Improve
$ 2.50 /Ft of
Frontage
Special Assessment Remington Rd. Water
and Sewer Service Laterals
$ Varies
Trustees Collyer, Fleming, Kira, Perry, Pimentel voted YES.
Motion by Trustee Fleming, seconded by Trustee Pimentel:
RESOLUTION 4572 - ADD DELINQUENT WATER BILLS TO 1994 -95
TAX ROLL _
VOTED to authorize the Clerk to add to the Village Tax Roll for
1994 -95, the amount
of $3,422.66 due for delinquent water use bills for the calendar
year 1993.
Trustees Collyer, Fleming, Kira, Perry, Pimentel voted YES.
Regular meetings of the Board of Trustees for the 1994 -95 official
year will be
held on the third Mondays in each month, except the Annual Organizational Meeting
which is held on the first Monday in April each year.
The next regular meeting of the Board of Trustees shall be Monday, May 16, 1994 at
7:30 PM in the Village Hall.
Meeting adjourned at 9:35 PM
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Anne KrohLo
Clerk