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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPublic Hearing/Reg Mtg. Minutes 10/16/1995153 VILLAGE OF CAYUGA HEIGHTS BOARD OF TRUSTEES ® Miriutes of a Public Hearing of the Board of Trustees of the Village of Cayuga Heights, duly published and posted, held October 16, 1995 at 7:15 PM in the Village Hall to consider a proposal by SCLIWC to change the Water Rate Schedule, effective January 2, 1996 and also, to consider a proposal by SCLIWC to amend the Agreement with re- spect to the establishment of a Capital Reserve Fund. PRESENT: Mayor Anderson; Trustees Bisogni, Collyer, Fleming, Kira, Kozen; Attorney Tyler; Treasurer Silber; Supt. of P.W. Cross; Police Chief Wall; Fire Supt. Day. ABSENT: Trustee Pimentel. OTHERS: M/M David Yeater, Robin Palmer, Kay Newman. Mayor Anderson opened the Public Hearing stating the purposes of both proposals from SCLIWC. Attorney Tyler stated there appears to be no question by municipalities re- garding the necessity for a Capital Reserve Fund, only of its implementation. Two municipalities feel it is an improper delegation of power to the Commission. The Attorney suggested seeking an opinion from the Attorney General. Trustee Collyer commented that the size of the reserve should be limited. Discussion ended with consensus for adjournment of this portion of the Public Hearing until the next meeting. The Hearing was declared closed at 7:30 PM. Minutes of a regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Village of Cayuga Heights held immediately following the Public Hearing. PRESENT: As above. ABSENT: As above. OTHERS: As above. Mayor.Anderso:l called the meeting to order at 7:30 PM opening it to comments from the floor. Mr. David Yeater appeared before the Board requesting subdivision of his property known as 520 Cayuga Heights Road. Zoning Officer Cross stated he had reviewed the Survey Map dated 9/1/95 and found that the new Parcel 1 conforms to the required minimum lot size and the remaining Parcel 2 conforms to the Village's Zoning Ordinance. Regarding the issue of the Short Environmental Assessment Form, Zoning Officer Cross reviewed it with the Board and supplied answers. Motion by Trustee Kira, seconded by Trustee Kozen: RESOLUTION 4697 - APPROVE YEATER SUBDIVISION OF 520 CAYUGA HGTS. RD. VOTED to approve a subdivision, as requested by David Yeater, of his property at 520 Cayuga Heights Road, both parcels of which conform to the Village's Zoning Ordinance. Trustees Bisogni, Collyer, Fleming, Kira, Kozen voted YES. Motion by Trustee Collyer, seconded by Trustee Kira: VOTED to approve the minutes of a regular meeting held September 18, 1995 as previously furnished Trustees in copy form. Trustees Bisogni, Collyer, Fleming, Kira, Kozen voted YES. * ** ' Re complaints from neighbors in connection with the illuminated sign on the property owned by Dr. Markowitz (see Minutes of 9/18/95) the Mayor was instructed to write to Dr. Markowitz requesting that, in the interest of neighborliness, he consider lowering the wattage of the sign and also, turning it off during times when office hours are not in session. Mayor Anderson reported on the following: -T.C. Dept. of Planning - request for resolution appointing representative. 1- J Minutes of Regular Meeting - 10/16/95 2 Motion by Trustee Fleming, seconded by Trustee Kira: RESOLUTION 4698 - APPOINT BISOGNI TO T.C. PLANNING FEDERATION VOTED to appoint Trustee Bisogni to the Tompkins County Planning Federation. Trustees Bisogni, Collyer, Fleming, Kira, Kozen voted YES. Motion by Trustee Fleming, seconded by Trustee Kira: RESOLUTION 4699 - AUTHORIZE P.W. SUPT. TO SIGN AGREEMENT RE DRUG AND ALCOHOL TESTING VOTED to authorize Supt. of P.W. Cross to sign the intermunicipal agreement with Tompkins County, City of Ithaca and Towns and Villages of Tompkins County relative to the drug and alcohol testing of DPW employees. Trustees Bisogni, Collyer, Fleming, Kira, Kozen voted YES. -The Intermunicipal Agreement with the City of Ithaca for Building Inspection Services was reviewed with the Board by the Attorney and he pointed out the error in an address on Needham Place which should be "102." A new page showing this correction will be sent from the City for insertion in the original document and the Mayori%uthorized to sign it. Motion by Trustee Fleming, seconded by Trustee Kozen: RESOLUTION 4700 - APPROVE INTERMUNICIPAL AGREEMENT FOR BUILDING INSPECTION SERVICES VOTED to approve the Intermunicipal Agreement with the City of Ithaca for Building Inspection Services subject to a correction of address to "102 Needham Place." Trustees Bisogni, Collyer, Fleming, Kira, Kozen.voted YES. There was no monthly report from the CHCA. Fire Supt. Day presented his monthly report which is on file. The new Rescue Truck is in service. The 'old" is being advertised for sale in five trade papers. Hopefully, an offer can be accepted at the next meeting. Bids for the Rescue Pumper will be opened on November 8. Treasurer Silber distributed monthly financial reports which are on file. The Treasurer reported that he has requested a bond rating from Moody's Investment Service. He briefly discussed a timetable for upcoming issuance of bonds for the Rescue Pumper. He will request a resolution for same at the November meeting. Motion by Trustee Fleming, seconded by Trustee Bisogni: RESOLUTION 4701 - APPROVE TRANSFERS VOTED to approve the transfer as recommended by the Treasurer as follows: FROM: G1990.4 WWTP Conting. TO: G8130.48 Purchased Sewer Serv. - $4,000 Trustees Bisogni, Collyer, Fleming, Kira, Kozen voted YES. Motion by Trustee Fleming, seconded by Trustee Collyer: VOTED to approve the Abstract of Warrants dated 10/16/95 in the following amounts: General Fund - $33,631.06; Sewer Fund - $16,427.31; Water Fund - $2,234.68. Trustees Bisogni, Collyer, Fleming, Kira, Kozen voted YES. Attorney Tyler suggested inviting Kevin Kauffman of SCLIWC to attend the November meeting in the event that other municipalities have agreed to SCLIWC's proposal to establish a Capital Reserve Fund. Re the proposed Cable Franchise with Time - Warner, Attorney Tyler reported that Carol McTague of the Cable Commission will be in town on Monday, October 23 and hoped to Minutes of Regular Meeting - 10/16/95 3 155 meet with her. Trustee Kira was asked to attend in the Mayor's absence. Police Chief Wall submitted his monthly report which is on file in the Village Office. ® Chief Wall reported receipt of $4,356 for the used 1992 Chevrolet Caprice Police Car. Motion by Trustee Kira, seconded by Trustee Fleming: RESOLUTION 4702 - AUTHORIZE CHIEF WALL TO ORDER POLICE CAR VOTED to authorize Chief Wall to order a new police car not to exceed $19,500 to be funded from the 1996 -97 Budget. Trustees Bisogni, Collyer, Fleming, Kira, Kozen voted YES. Motion by Trustee Fleming, seconded by Trustee Kira: RESOLUTION 4703 - AUTHORIZE PURCHASE OF HEAVY DUTY TRUCK VOTED to authorize P.W. Supt. Cross to purchase a truck from Navistar International to be appropriated from sources as follows: A5142.200 Snow Removal Equipment- $ 28,500 minus: Purchase of Material Spreader <$ 3,750> F8350.200 Water System Equipment $16,000 G8120.200 Sewer Lines Equipment $ 16.000 total $56,750 Trustees Bisogni, Collyer, Fleming, Kira, Kozen voted YES. Motion by Trustee Kira, seconded by Trustee Fleming:. ® RESOLUTION 4704 - APPROVE T.C.T.C. BANKING OFFICE IN KENDAL COMMUNITY CENTER VOTED to approve the request by the Tompkins County Trust Company to establish a limited banking office in the Kendal Community Center located at 2230 N. Triphammer Road, subject to their following the necessary building permit process. Trustees Bisogni, Collyer, Fleming, Kira, Kozen voted YES. Motion by Trustee Fleming, seconded by Trustee Kira: RESOLUTION 4705 - APPROVAL TO BOLTON POINT TO CONSTRUCT A MASTER METER BUILDING VOTED to approve the site plan submitted by Bolton Point Water Service to construct a Master Meter Building on the S.W. corner of N. Triphammer Road for use as a public utility and further, to extend the side facing Spruce Lane and install lighting so' that it can be used as a bus shelter. Trustees Bisogni, Collyer, Fleming, Kira, Kozen voted YES. Motion by Trustee Kira, seconded by Trustee Fleming: RESOLUTION 4706 - AUTHORIZE TRANSFER OF LIST OF OVERDUE TAXES AND CERTIFICATION TO THE COUNTY FOR RELEVY VOTED to authorize the Tax Collector to transfer the List of Overdue Taxes and Certification to Tompkins County for relevy. Trustees Bisogni, Collyer, Fleming, Kira, Kozen voted YES. Motion by Trustee Collyer, seconded by Trustee Fleming: RESOLUTION 4707 - APPROVE WATER RATE SCHEDULE CHANGE VOTED to approve a change in the Water Rate Schedule as recommended by SCLIWC, effective .January 2, 1996. Trustees Bisogni, Collyer, Fleming, Kira, Kozen voted YES. 1-56 Minutes of Regular Meeting - 10/16/95 4 Action to consider the proposal by SCLIWC with respect to the establishment of a Capital Reserve Fund was tabled until the November meeting, providing all other Municipalities are in agreement with it. Mayor Anderson urged Trustees to suggest by the next meeting names of Villagers who are interested in serving on two Youth Boards. Motion by Trustee Kira, seconded by Trustee Collyer: RESOLUTION 4708 - ENTER EXECUTIVE SESSION VOTED to enter into Executive Session at 9:55 PM for the purpose of discussing a personnel matter. Trustees Bisogni, Collyer, Fleming, Kira, Kozen voted YES. Regular session reconvened at 10:55 PM Meeting adjourned 10:56 PM Anne Krohto Clerk