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VILLAGE OF CAYUGA HEIGHTS
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Minutes of a regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Village of Cayuga
Heights held December 18, 1995 at 7:30 PM in the Village Hall.
PRESENT: Mayor Anderson; Trustees Bisogni,
Pimentel; Treasurer Silber; Attorney Tyler;
2nd Asst. Fire Chief.
ABSENT: Police Chief Wall, Fire Supt. Day.,
Collyer, Fleming, Kira, Kozen,
Supt. of P.W. Cross; William Evans,
OTHERS: Kevin Kauffman, Kay Newman, 3 Ithaca High School students
Mayor Anderson called the meeting to order, opening it to comments from the floor.
Kevin Kauffman commented on SCLIWC's proposal to install master meters as described
in the "Transmission Main Master Meter Agreement" dated 12 -7 -95. Attorney Tyler
raised what he referred to as a minor item in the agreement relative to the finan-
cial commitment, stating it would be prudent to have all five municipalities in
agreement. It was noted that the cost to the VCR will be between $26,000 - $27,000.
A final agreement and the bid package will be available for Board approval in
January.
Motion by Trustee Kira, seconded by Trustee Fleming:
VOTED to approve the minutes of a regular meeting held November 20, 1995 as previ-
ously furnished Trustees in photocopy form. Trustees Bisogni, Fleming, Kira, Kozen,
voted YES.
Mayor Anderson reported on the following:
- Appointments to various committees.
Motion by Trustee Kira, seconded by Trustee Fleming:
RESOLUTION 4713 - APPROVE APPOINTMENTS
VOTED to approve Patricia Meinwald to EMC, Larry Cooper as delegate to Fire Advisory
Board and William Evans as alternate.. Trustees Bisogni, Collyer; Fleming, Kira,
Kozen, Pimentel voted YES.
-Board of -Reps meeting scheduled for the following evening. A topic on their Agenda
for discussion - Household'Hazardous Waste Proposal.
-Re Cornell's proposal for an additional play field adjacent to lot "A," the Mayor
spoke to the Director of Athletics, Charles Moore, and relayed the Village's
concerns. No word yet.
There was no monthly report from the CHCA.
Fire Supt. Day's monthly report was presented by William Evans in the former's
absence and has been placed on file.
Treasurer Silber distributed reports which are on file.
Treasurer Silber reported that the independent audit report showed nothing negative.
Motion by Trustee Fleming, seconded by Trustee Collyer:
RESOLUTION 4714 - APPROVE TRANSFERS
VOTED to approve transfers as recommended by the Treasurer as follows:
FROM TO AMOUNT
A1990.4 Contingency A9015.8 Police & Fire Retirment $ 10
A1990.4 Contingency A9040.8 Workers Compensation Ins 1,450
Trustees Bisogni, Collyer, Fleming, Kira, Kozen, Pimentel voted YES.
Due to the absence, in January, of the Acct. Clerk and Treasurer, a meeting is
scheduled for Januury 19 for the purpose of paying bills.
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Motion by Trustee Pimentel, seconded by Trustee Fleming:
VOTED to approve the Abstract of Warrants dated 11/20/95 in the following amounts:
General Fund - $20,503.51 (with the change in the payment to Sears reflecting a
decrease of $19.20 tax charge); Sewer Fund - $22,826.52, Water - $2,670.20.
Trustees Bisogni, Collyer, Fleming,'Kira, Kozen, Pimentel voted YES.
The Attorney briefly discussed the Master Meter Agreement and action was taken as
follows:
Motion by Trustee Fleming, seconded by Trustee Kira:
RESOLUTION 4715 - ADOPT TRANSMISSION MAIN MASTER METER AGREEMENT
VOTED to approve the Fax Copy of 12/15/95 and notify Bolton of intent to adopt the
Transmission Main Master Meter Agreement dated 12/7/95 with the Attorney's suggested
change in connection with the financial commitment. Trustees Bisogni, Collyer,
Fleming, Kira, Kozen, Pimentel voted YES.
The Attorney reported the need to get an Abstract of Title for the land on which
Bolton will install the master meter building on the corner of N. Triphammer Road
and Spruce Lane.
Discussion ensued relative to the Alcohol and-Drug testing of Village employees.
Policy should.be in place by January 1; 1996. The Attorney and Supt. of P.W. will
work on this.
Motion by Trustee Pimentel, seconded by Trustee Kira:
RESOLUTION 4716 - POLICY RE DRUG AND ALCOHOL TESTING OF EMPLOYEES
VOTED to adopt the policy with list of sanctions to be enforced by the VCH, subject
to any technical changes per the Attorney's review. Trustees Bisogni, Collyer,
Fleming, Kira, Pimentel voted YES. Trustee Kozen voted AGAINST.
Question was raised concerning the Fire Protection Contract with the Town of Ithaca.
Motion.by Trustee Pimentel, seconded by Trustee Kira:
RESOLUTION 4717.- CONTINUE WITH EXISTING FIRE PROTECTION CONTRACT
WITH TOWN OF ITHACA
VOTED to continue to operate under the existing Fire Protection Contract with the
Town of Ithaca until such time as a new contract is entered into in January, 1996,
at which time it will be approved retroactively. Trustees Bisogni, Collyer, Fleming,
Kira, Kozen, Pimentel voted YES.
Chief Wall's monthly report was submitted in his absence and has been placed on file.
The Treasurer reported that the VCH now has its presence on the Internet (Village
Information Pamphlet).
Supt. Cross submitted his monthly report which is on file.
The Mayor will write a letter of commendation to the DPW crew re the efforts to
control a water leak in the water tank on Sheldon Road.
Supt. Cross reported that the Remington Road water leak issue has not been resolved
by Orchard Earth and Pipe.
Meeting adjourned at 10:00 PM
Anne Krohto
Clerk