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Home My WebLink AboutReg Mtg. Minutes 11/20/199515 VILLAGE OF CAYUGA HEIGHTS BOARD OF TRUSTEES Minutes of a regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Village of Cayuga ® Heights held November 20,1995 at 7:30 PM in the Village Hall. PRESENT: Mayor Anderson; Trustees Bisogni, Fleming, Kira, Kozen; Treasurer Silber; Attorney Tyler; Supt. of P.W. Cross; Police Chief Wall; Fire Supt. Day. ABSENT: Trustees Collyer, Pimentel. OTHERS: Roy Teitsworth, Kevin Kauffman, Andrea Dutcher, Kay Newman, two high school students. Mayor Anderson called the meeting to order at 7:30 PM opening it to comments from the floor. Mr. Roy Teitsworth, of Roy Teitsworth, Inc., Professional Auctioneers specializing in disposal of surplus municipal equipment, spoke about possibility of the Village's increasing the revenue received for surplus equipment, reduction of highway mainten- ance budget, and decreasing down time of equipment and employees. Supt. of P.W. Cross will meet with him to discuss these issues and will report his findings at a future meeting. Kevin Kauffman reported on the status of SCLIWC's proposal to establish a Capital Reserve Fund (see Minutes of 10/16/95). He said that each municipality could be asked to reserve funds specifically for SCLIWC. SCLIWC currently has a one million dollar fund balance - the highest the Commission has ever had. They will spend this on needed improvements. There is a possibility that SCLIWC might be allowed to establish a Capital Reserve Fund on its own, and Mr. Kauffman stated further that the Commission is exploring the possibility of forming a SCLIWC Water Authority with five municipalities using the same governing board. The issue will be discussed again at a later time. Andrea Dutcher of Cornell's Dept. of Athletics presented a proposal to use the open land adjacent to "A" lot for an additional play field. There was some discussion regarding the lack of bathroom facilities and a need for same. Question arose re- garding wetlands and Ms.'.Dutcher was asked to provide an EAF and, at the request of Supt. of P.W., also a drawing showing contour lines, due to concern of water run- off created by a "groomed" surface. It was agreed to discuss this later in the meet- ing. Motion by Trustee Kira, seconded by Trustee Fleming: VOTED to approve the minutes of a Public Hearing and regular meeting held October 16, 1995 as previously furnished Trustees in copy form with further elaboration, per the Attorney, to Resolution #4700 to read as follows: "City of Ithaca /Village of Cayuga Heights Intermunicipal Agreement for Building Inspection Services WHEREAS, for the reasons more particularly stated in the proposed agreement between the City of Ithaca and the Village of Cayuga Heights regarding building inspection services, it is in the best interest of the Village of Cayuga Heights to enter into this agreement; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, that the Mayor is hereby authorized to enter into the Intermunicipal Agree- ment between the City of Ithaca and the Village of Cayuga Heights for building ' inspection services." Trustees Bisogni, Fleming, Kira, Kozen voted YES. Mayor Anderson reported on the following: -Board of Reps budget hearing - 11/21/95. In the matter of the County''s proposal to eliminate the need for separate tax rolls for Villages, Dooley Kiefer has requested, on the Village's behalf, that this not go into effect until after January 1, 1996 (Village's Taxable Status Date), so that the Village may be eligible for the additional tax revenue associated with the completion of Phase I of the Kendal project. -L58 Minutes of Regular Meeting - 11/20/95 2 - Letter sent to Dr. Markowitz re illuminated sign on his property. No word back. -The Attorney was asked to update the Board on the Cable Franchise matter. Be reported chat the meeting with Carol McTague was a productive one, and that she suggested that the Village work through the Intermunicipal Franchise Group, given the quality of the preliminary work they have done. It was the consensus of the Board that the Village of Cayuga Heights should provide the incentive to move for- ward and the Attorney will contact Attorney Philip Winn who has drafted the Inter- municipal Proposed Agreement. It was also the consensus that all municipalities involved should share in attorney fees relative to the contract. - Patricia Meinhardt will be asked if she is Willing to serve on the EMC for another term. Delegates from the Village are needed for County Youth Board and Intermunicipal Youth Board. Trustee Bisogni said he would like to switch from the County Planning Federation to the County Youth Board or the Intermunicipal Youth Board depending on what night of the week they meet - he is unavailable on Tuesdays. There was no monthly report from the CHCA. Fire Supt. Day presented his monthly report which is on file. Supt. Day recommended that none of the bids for the fire truck be awarded and the Board took action as follows: Motion by Trustee Fleming, seconded by Trustee Kira: RESOLUTION 4709 - REJECT ALL BIDS FOR FIRE TRUCK VOTED that, on advice of the Fire Council, all bids that were received on November 8, 1995 for a new fire truck will be rejected and specifications will be revised. The scheduled bid opening is January 8, 1996. Trustees Bisogni, Fleming, Kira, Kozen voted YES. * ** Attorney Tyler had no further report. Treasurer Silber distributed reports which are on file. The Treasurer requested Board permission to engage a consultant to review employees' benefits. Motion by Trustee Fleming, seconded by Trustee Kira: RESOLUTION 4710 - HIRE CONSULTANT TO EXAMINE VILLAGE'S BENEFITS POLICY VOTED to permit Treasurer Silber to hire a consultant at a cost not to exceed $2,000 to examine the Village's current health and general fringe benefits policy for Village employees and to report to the Board re options for same. Trustees Bisogni, Fleming; Kira, Kozen voted YES. Motion by Trustee Fleming, seconded by Trustee Kira: RESOLUTION 4711 - APPROVE TRANSFERS VOTED to approve transfers as recommended by the Treasurer as follows: •,,; >'�„ : �: •.,, ;. ,:. .�� , .TO.c':,•. +';. :u .• Amount A51;10,.1;(; Stteet• Mai nten apce ;Saj,ary A5,1 12,.1 -:-: Capital rdmprov..;Sal a.ry �;.j5;, 000 t„ •)„aA9,010:8 k Empl,oyeefReti rement, j';�' 1 ' xA9015' 8 Pol,iice *,& Ft re; Reti rement; ,• 9.;195 ,A1990:44, Contingency . r ', T�;,A9.0,15;r,8 ` Tol1ce,i &` ,,Fntre`;,Retirement:. 1•,007 120 }14, SOW ne Salari es; ittG8130:,1Y Se ?'G8 tver;.;P•.lant;Salaries` 22000 G84 Trustees Bisogni, Fleming, Kira, Kozen voted YES. ' Motion by Trustee Fleming, seconded by Trustee Kozen: VOTED to approve the Abstract of Warrants dated 11/20/95 in the following amounts: General Fund: $27,981.58; Sewer Fund - $53.24; Water Fund - $263.65. Trustees Bisogni, Fleming, Kira, Kozen voted YES. Minutes of Regular Meeting - 11/20/95 3 Y9 Police Chief Wall presented his monthly report which is on file. Supt. of P.W. Cross presented his monthly report which is on file. In connection with the recent heavy snowstorm, P.W. Supt. Cross requested that the Mayor write a letter commending the DPW crews for their valiant efforts over a 48 -hour period in clearing snow from streets and sidewalks. Motion by Trustee Fleming, seconded by Trustee Kozen: RESOLUTION 4712 - OFFER MICHAEL NEWHART FULL TIME EMPLOYMENT VOTED to offer Michael Newhart, currently a seasonal employee, full -time employment as laborer, to replace Archie Doty, at current rate of salary - effective immediately. Trustees Bisogni, Fleming, Kira, Kozen voted YES. Regarding the request from Cornell Athletic Dept, for an additional playing field, the Mayor will contact Andrea Dutcher and get details worked out as discussed by the Board. Meeting adjourned at 10:30 PM Anne Krohto Clerk