HomeMy WebLinkAboutReg Mtg. Minutes 3/21/1994VILLAGE 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 March 21, 1994 at 7:30 PM in the Village Hall.
® PRESENT: Trustees Collyer, Fleming, Kira, Perry, Pimentel; Attorney Geldenhuys;
Treasurer Silber; Supt. of P.W. Cross; Police Chief Wall; Fire Supt. Leonhardt.
ABSENT: Trustee Janis.
OTHERS PRESENT: Susan Lustick, Kay Newman.
Mayor Anderson called the meeting to order, opening it to privilege of the floor.
Ms. Susan Lustick appeared before the Board to ask for assurance that the property
at 408 Klinewoods Road, which she plans to purchase, is large enough to be divided
and sold as a building lot which would meet zoning requirements. After some dis-
cussion and review of the sketch showing proposed sizes of lots after division,
the Board gave assurance that the divided lot would meet zoning requirements for
average width and average depth. Ms. Lustick withdrew from the meeting.
Mayor Anderson introduced newly -hired Supt. of P.W., Brent Cross, to Board members
stating this was his first day on the job and welcoming him to the Board.
Motion by Trustee Kira, seconded by Trustee Collyer:
VOTED to approve the minutes of a regular meeting held February 21, 1994 as previ-
ously furnished Trustees in copy form. Trustees Collyer, Fleming, Kira, Perry,
Pimentel voted YES.
Mayor Anderson reported on the following:
- Appointment of Brent Cross to the position of Supt. of P.W., effective March 21, 1994.
- Receipt of formal list of deficiences to Village Hall as a result of recent OSHA
inspection. Most have been met. Training sessions will come later to familiarize
employees with hazardous materials.
- Borg - Warner requests amendment to Village Sewer Ordinance to wit: State requires
quarterly testing; the Village requires testing on a monthly basis. Second point:
they request removing the iron requirement from the Sewer Ordinance. Stearns 6
Wheler have been contacted by personnel at WWTP for their opinion. If they agree,
the Board will ask them to bring the Sewer Ordinance up to date.
-Re BOCES maintenance shops - DEC asks that they be connected to municipal sewer.
WWTP will contact DEC to find out exactly what they want.
- Praise for the DPW, Police and Fire personnel for their fine job during snow
emergencies.
-NYS Commission on Cable TV - extended the temporary operating authority until
September 7, 1994 on the basis of their knowledge that negotiation is in progress.
-EMC - Patricia Meinhardt has agreed to serve as Village rep. County Youth Board
is still open.
There was no monthly report from the CHCA.
Fire Supt. Leonhardt presented his monthly report which is on file.
There was lengthy discussion on ways to mark fire hydrants so that they will be
visible during winter months. This will be investigated.
Supt. Leonhardt read a resolution adopted by the Fire Council of the VCH Fire Dept.
on 3/1/94 subsequent to its adoption on 2/20/94 at the Tompkins County Fire /EMS
Chiefs Association meeting. The resolution relates to the 1994 Fire and EMS Coordi-
nator's Budget and the County Budget mandate for budget request reductions, and
after discussion the following action was taken:
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Motion by Trustee Fleming, seconded by Trustee Kira:
RESOLUTION 4555 - VILLAGE BOARD SUPPORTS RESOLUTION ADOPTED BY
FIRE COUNCIL'RE COUNTY FUNDING
VOTED RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees of the Village of Cayuga Heights
supports the resolution concerning adequate funding for the Fire and EMS Services
of Tompkins County in the Tompkins County budget, as passed by the Fire Council
of the Fire Department of the Village of Cayuga Heights at its meeting on March 1,
1994. This resolution was originally passed by the Tompkins County Fire /EMS Chiefs
Association at its meeting on February 20,'1994. Trustees Collyer, Fleming, Kira,
Perry, Pimentel voted YES.
Treasurer Silber presented his report which is on file in the Village Office.
The Treasurer reviewed the draft of his response to the "Report of Examination:
Village of Cayuga Heights." Areas were addressed pertaining to Fixed Asset Records,
Appropriation Control Bond Resolutions, Water and Sewer Rent Receivable Records, to
name a few.
Motion by Trustee Fleming, seconded by Trustee Pimentel:
RESOLUTION 4556 - AUTHORIZE TREASURER TO FORWARD "RESPONSE" TO ALBANY
VOTED to authorize the Treasurer to send his letter in response to the "Report of
Examination: Village of Cayuga Heights" for the fiscal year ended May 31, 1992 as
presented, to the Office of the State Comptroller. Trustees Collyer, Fleming, Kira,
Perry, Pimentel voted YES.
Treasurer Silber recommended increases in permit fees and ZBA filing fees. Attorney
Geldenhuys suggested the adoption of a local law which would cover fees for all ,
categories to be determined by resolution.
Motion by Trustee Pimentel, seconded by Trustee Kira:
RESOLUTION 4557 - SCHEDULE PUBLIC HEARING FOR CONSIDERATION OF
LOCAL LAW NO. 2 OF 1994
VOTED to schedule a Public Hearing to consider proposed Local Law No. 2 of
1994
entitled: "Authorize Village Board of Trustees to Establish Fees by Resolution."
Trustees Collyer, Fleming, Kira, Perry, Pimentel voted YES.
Motion by Trustee Collyer, seconded by Trustee Fleming:
RESOLUTION) 4558 - AUTHORIZE TREASURER TO ENGAGE ASSETS APPRAISER
VOTED to authorize Treasurer Silber to engage an Assets Appraiser, at a cost
not to
exceed $4,000, to be funded from General and Sewer Contingency. Trustees
Collyer,
Fleming, Kira, Perry, Pimentel voted YES.
Motion by Trustee Pimentel, seconded by Trustee Kira:
RESOLUTION 4559 - APPROVE TRANSFERS
VOTED Ao approve �ha Tranafers asTrecommended by.the Trcaa„ror as follows:
AMOUNT
A1990.4 Contingency A1325.41 Treasurer Cont Exp
250
A1990.4 Contingency A1440.41' Supt of Pub Wks Cont Exp
200
A1990.4 Contingency A1620.42 Village Hall Supplies
550
A1990.4 Contingency A1620.44 Village Hall Utilities
1,500
A1990.4 Contingency A1620.45 Village Hall Cont Exp
250
,
A1990.4 Contingency A1640.42 Central Garage Supplies.
750
A3120.42 Polik.e Dept Supply A3120.41 Police Dept Other
11500
A3410.48 FD R sidence A3410.2 FD Equipment
500
Minutes of Regular Meeting - 3/21/94
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A3410.48
FD Residence
A3410.485
FD Station Maint
11500
A3410.42
FD Supply
A3410.49'
FD Equipment Maint
100
A5110.43
.Street Insurance
A5110.46
,Street Signs
50
A5110.47
Street Equip Rent
A5110.49
Street Equipment Maint
500
A5110:42
Street Supply
A5112.42
Capital Improvement Supply
15,700
A5110.47
Street Equip Rent
A5112.41
Capital Improvement Other
11525
A3620.1
NYSUFBC Salary
A5142.1
Snow Removal Salary
3,600
A1990.4
Contingency
A5142.41
Snow Removal Other
300
A1990.4
Contingency
A5142.42
Snow Removal Supply
2,000
DPW Reserve
A5142.49 •
Snow Removal Eqpt Maint
4,500
A1990.4
Contingency
A8010.4.
Zoning Board of Appeals
60
G1990.4.
;S /F:Contingency
G9710.62
Bond Principal
10,000
Trustees Collyer, Fleming, Kira,
Perry, Pimentel voted YES.
Motion by Trustee Pimentel, seconded
by Trustee Collyer:
VOTED to approve the Abstract of Warrants dated 3/21/94 in the following amounts:
General Fund - $23,263.49;,Sewer Fund - $17,949.79; Water Fund - $810.00. Trustees
Collyer, Fleming, Kira, Perry, Pimentel voted YES.
Discussion ensued regarding the Tentative Budget, the main issue of which was the
rising health insurance costs. It was suggested that a BC /BS representative speak
to Trustees relative to an alternative health plan. A date was set for March 28,
3 PM. The Tentative Budget was filed with the Clerk.
Attorney Geldenhuys reported briefly on the Police Contract, stating that the PBA
has declared an impasse in the negotiations. She reported that she had met with
the ZBA for a training session. She mentioned that the Webb re- hearing has been
scheduled for April 7, 1994 at 7:30 PM.
Police Chief Wall presented his monthly report which is on file.
Motion by Trustee Fleming, seconded by Trustee Pimentel:
RESOLUTION 4560 - RENEW BC /BS CONTRACT
VOTED to renew the BC /BS Contract, Regionwide II coverage, at monthly premiums of
$270.63 for Individual coverage and $657.46 for Family coverage, for the year
April 1, 1994 through March 31, 1995, on the baris that it can be changed at any
time during the year. Trustees Collyer, Fleming, Kira, Perry, Pimentel voted YES.
The Organizational Meeting was set for April 4, 1994 at 7:30 PM.
Motion by Trustee Kira, seconded by Trustee Collyer:
RESOLUTION 4561 - PUBLIC HEARING RE TENTATIVE BUDGET
VOTED to hold a Public Hearing on the 1994 -95 Tentative Budget on the same evening
as the Organizational Meeting - April 4, 1994 at 7:00 PM. Trustees Collyer, Fleming,
Kira, Perry, Pimentel voted YES.
Meeting adjourned at 10:35 PM
Anne KrohVv.
Clerk