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VILLAGE OF CAYUGA HEIGHTS
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Minutes of a Public Hearing, duly published and posted, held February 20, 1995
at 7:15 PM in the Village Hall to consider adoption of proposed Local Law No. 1
of 1995 entitled, "Amendment of the 1986 Legislation on Senior Citizens' Tax
Exemption to a Maximum Income of $17,500."
PRESENT: Mayor Anderson; Trustees Bisogni, Kira; Treasurer Silber; P.W. Supt.
Cross; Police Chief Wall; 2nd Asst. Fire Chief Miller.
ABSENT: Trustees Collyer, Fleming, Kozen,,Pimentel; Attorney Geldenhuys, Fire
Supt. Day.
Mayor Anderson opened the Public Hearing stating its purpose and commented that
the most recent change in the Senior Citizens' Tax Exemption was in 1986 when
the maximum amount was set at $12,025. There were no comments from the audience
and the Hearing was declared closed at 7:25 PM.
Minutes of a regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Village of Cayuga
Heights held at 7:30 PM in the Village Hall.
PRESENT: Mayor Anderson; Trustees Bisogni, Kira, Kozen; Treasurer Silber; Att.
Geldenhuys; Supt. of P.W. Cross; Police Chief Wall; 2nd Asst. Fire Chief Miller.
ABSENT: Trustees Collyer, Fleming, Pimentel, Fire Supt. Day.
OTHERS: Kay Newman, Ithaca High School student and her father.
Mayor Anderson called the meeting to order at 7:30 PM.
Motion by Trustee Kira, seconded by Trustee Kozen:
VOTED to approve the minutes of a regular meeting held January 16, 1995 as pre-
viously furnished Trustees in photocopy form. Trustees Bisogni, Kira, Kozen and
Mayor Anderson voted YES.
The Mayor reported on the following:
- Letter from Stuart Stein, Chairman of the County Board of Reps, accompanied by
a statement written by him expressing his thoughts regarding goals and challenges
for County government in 1995. A copy of same is available in the Village Office
for those wishing to peruse it.
-Joint Youth Commission will meet February 28 at 125 E. Court St. Trustees were
encouraged to attend.
- Letter from HUD outlining monies available from the Federal Government for
economic development of New York communities.
-Re opening on the Tompkins County Hospital Corporation Board for a two -year term,
the Mayor announced that ex- Trustee Ralph Janis has accepted the position.
-The Mayor announced the resignation of Attorney Geldenhuys and said that David
Tyler of the Sovocool Firm will represent the Village. Treasurer.Silber recom-
mended that a new agreement be drawn up.
- Letter and copy of proposed local law from Karen Smith, SPCA, concerning Cat
Licensing.
- Letter from Charlotte Fogel of 812 Triphammer.Rd. requesting a decrease in
number of units for her property since she no longer rents the apartment.
Motion by Trustee Kozen, seconded by Trustee Bisogni: ,
RESOLUTION 4637 - GRANT REQUEST TO DECREASE UNITS
VOTED to decrease the number of water and sewer units from two to one for Mrs.
Fogel's property at 812 Triphammer Road since she no longer rents the apartment
in her home. Trustees Bisogni, Kira, Kozen and Mayor Anderson voted YES.
Minutes of Regular Meeting - 2/20/95
Motion by Trustee Kira, seconded by Trustee Bisogni:
RESOLUTION 4638 - ADOPT LOCAL LAW NO. 1 OF 1995
VOTED to adopt Local Law No. 1 of the Year 1995 entitled, "Amendment of the
1986 Legislation on Senior Citizens' Tax Exemption to a Maximum Income of
$17,500." Trustees Bisogni, Kira, Kozen and Mayor Anderson voted YES.
CHCA - No monthly report.
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Fire Supt. Day's monthly report was submitted in his absence by 2nd Asst. Fire
Chief Miller and is on file in the Village Office.
Treasurer Silber submitted his reports and they have been placed on file.
The Treasurer'presented the Audit Report for the 1993 -94 Fiscal Year, noting
the significant issue contained therein related to appraisal of the Village's
Fixed Assets which has been accomplished by an outside firm.
Motion by Trustee - Bisogni, seconded by Trustee Kozen:
RESOLUTION 4639 - AUTHORIZE TREASURER TO RESPOND TO AUDIT REPORT
VOTED to authorize Treasurer Silber to respond to the findings in the Audit
Report from_the Ciaschi firm for the Fiscal Year 1993 -94. Trustees Bisogni,
Kira, Kozen, Mayor Anderson voted YES.
Motion by Trustee Kozen, seconded by Trustee Kira:
RESOLUTION 4640 - APPROVE TRANSFERS
VOTED to approve the Transfers as recommended by the Treasurer as follows:
FROM
A1990.4 Contingency
A3410.41 FD Other
A1990.4 Contingency
A1990.4 Contingency
A5142.1 Snow Pers Serv.
A1640.42 Central Gar Supply
A1990.4 Contingency
A3410.41 FD Other
A5110.41 Street Other
A5110.45 Street, Contr Exp
A5142.42 Snow Supplies
G1990.4 Sewer Contingency
G9060.8 Health Insurance
TO
AMOUNT
A3410.49
Equipment Maintenance
$2,000
A3410.42
FD Supplies
1,000
A1410.41
Clerk Other
750
A1440.41
Supt. DPW Contr Exp
750
A1640.1
Central Garage Pers Svc.
2,000
A1640.2
Central Garage Equip
120
A1640.44
Central Garage Utilities
1,000
A3410.485
FD Station Maintenance
700
A5110.42
Street Supply
100
A5110.46
Street Signs
200
A5142.2
Snow Equipment
4,000
G8130.44
Sewer Plant Utilities
14,000
G8130.44
Sewer Plant Utilties
10,000
Trustees Bisogni,.Kira, Kozen, Mayor Anderson voted YES.
Motion by Trustee Kozen, seconded by Trustee Bisogni:
VOTED to approve the Abstract of Warrants dated 2/20/95 in the following amounts:
General Fund - $33,626.48; Sewer Fund - $37,884.67; Water Fund - $729.57;
Capital Fund - $4,471.51. Trustees Bisogni, Kira, Kozen, Mayor Anderson voted YES.
Attorney Geldenhuys arrived at this point in the meeting followed by Attorney Tyler
soon afterward.
The Attorney reported that there has been no settlement with the Police Union
relative to health insurance. She reported also that there has been no further
progress with the City relative to the Intermunicipal Agreement for Building
Inspection Services (see Minutes of 1/16/95 - page 2). She will continue to work
on this. No further word relative to the Cable Agreement.
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Attorney Geldenhuys withdrew from the meeting.
Police Chief Wall submitted his monthly report which has been placed on file.
Chief Wall reported that he has accepted Officer Van Vorce's letter of resignation
Motion by Trustee Kira, seconded by Trustee Bisogni:
RESOLUTION 4641 - AUTHORIZE POLICE CHIEF WALL TO FIND REPLACEMENT
TO FILL PART TIME POSITION
VOTED to authorize Chief Wall to find a replacement. for Officer Van Vorce whose
resignation from the Village of Cayuga Heights as a part time Police Officer takes
effect immediately. Trustees Bisogni, Kira, Kozen, Mayor Anderson voted YES.
Chief Wall explained the details of the 911 System as it relates to the Village.
Motion by Trustee Kira, seconded by Trustee Kozen:
RESOLUTION 4642 - APPROVE TRANSFER AS REQUESTED BY CHIEF WALL
IN CONNECTION WITH 911 SYSTEM
VOTED to accept the recommendation of Chief Wall to transfer funds within his
Budget for the purpose of equipping a second CHPD vehicle for 911 System at a
cost of $2,030 - $1,015 to be expended From A3120.42 - Supplies To A3120.20 -
Equipment and $1,015 From A3120.41 - Other To A3120.20 - Equipment." Trustees
Bisogni, Kira; Kozen, Mayor Anderson voted YES.
Supt. of P.W. Cross submitted his monthly report which is on file.
Supt. Cross reviewed his report with the Board.. He pointed out the need for a
long -range Capital Improvement item to be increased in the Budget.
Motion by Trustee Bisogni, seconded by Trustee Kira:
RESOLUTION 4643 - MEO MARSHALL PROMOTED TO POSITION OF
WORKING FOREMAN
VOTED to promote Larry Marshall to the position vacated by Bob Tyrrell as a
Working Foreman with a salary increase of $6,000 and the use of the Ford pick -up
truck, effective 2/1/95. Trustees Bisogni, Kira, Kozen, Mayor Anderson voted YES.
There was some discussion concerning the location for filing DPW reviews as per-
formed by the Supt. of P.W. as part of the Budget process. The Treasurer will
determine this soon.
Motion by Trustee Kozen, seconded by Trustee Bisogni:
RESOLUTION 4644 - AUTHORIZE RENEWAL OF THE BC /BS CONTRACT FOR 1995 -96
VOTED to renew the BC /BS Contract, Regionwide II coverage, at monthly premiums
of $265.56 for Individual rate and $645.10 for Family rate, for the year April 1,
.1995 through March 31, 1996. Trustees Bisogni, Kira, Kozen, Mayor Anderson voted
YES. I
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Motion by Trustee Kozen, seconded by Trustee Bisogni:
RESOLUTION 4645 - ENTER EXECUTIVE SESSION
VOTED to enter Executive Session at 9:55 PM for the purpose of discussing person- ,
nel matters. Trustees Bisogni, Kira, Kozen, Mayor Anderson voted YES.
The Board reconvened into regular session at 10:24 PM.
Meeting adjourned at 10:25 PM. /1
Anne Kroh to
Clerk