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VILLAGE OF CAYUGA HEIGhTS
BOARD OF TRUSTEES '
Minutes of a regular meeting of the Board of Trustees held May 15, 1995 at 7:30 PM
in the Village Hall.
PRESENT: Mayor Anderson; Trustees Bisogni, Collyer, Fleming, Kira, Kozen, Pimentel;
Treasurer Silber; Attorney Tyler; Supt. of P.W. Cross; Police Chief Wall; Is Asst.
Chief, Brian Brooks.
OTHERS: Kay Newman.
Mayor Anderson called the meeting to order at 7:30 PM.
Motion by Trustee Kira, seconded by Trustee Pimentel:
VOTED to approve the minutes of the Organizational Meeting held April 3, 1995 and a
Special Meeting held April 17, 1995 as previously furnished Trustees in copy form,
with addition to the April 3 minutes to reflect, as a result of Budget discussion
in Executive Session, the instruction to the Treasurer to reduce the 1995 -96
General Fund expenditures in order to cover the continuation of the Health Insur-
ance Plan, by cutting from the Police Equipment, Streets Equipment and Interfund
Transfer lines totaling $60,500. It was further suggested that the Treasurer in-
vestigate the feasibility of using the 1995 Jeep intended for the Police Department
for the Fire Department instead, so that the Village could receive cost - sharing
from the Town of Ithaca. Trustees Bisogni, Collyer, Fleming, Kira, Kozen, Pimentel
voted YES.
Mayor Anderson reported on the following:
- Letter from Mr. Kinoshita of 5 Winthrop Place, describing in great detail the flood-
ing of his property which occurred in the summer'of 1994, which tie attributes to the
overflow of creeks along Winthrop Place and Winthrop Drive.
- Letter from Ellen Harrison concerning pedestrian safety, and in particular, a law
which gives pedestrians the right of way in crosswalks. Chief Wall confirmed
that such a law exists.
-Board of Trustees of the Village of Lansing has approved the temporary restructuring
of the Northeast Joint Youth Commission to allow the VCH to appoint a second repre-
sentative to fill the third Village of Lansing seat for a single term of appointment.
Mayor Anderson asked for suggestions of persons who might be interested.
- Vacancy on E.O.C. and a second member opening on the Planning Committee of the MPO.
The following were named to Village committees: Public Works: Trustee Pimentel,
Chairperson; Trustee Fleming and Trustee Bisogni. Public Safety: Trustee Kira,
Chairperson; Trustees Collyer and Kozen. The Public Works Committee will also
handle surface water problems. '
-Lake Source Cooling at Cornell was discussed. Mayor Anderson was instructed to
write Cornell University giving the Village's approval.
- Request from Cornell Cooperative Extension to adopt a resolution proclaiming 4 -H
Acres Youth Fair Week.
Motion by Trustee Fleming, seconded by Trustee Kira:
RESOLUTION 4671 - PROCLAMATION RE TOMPKINS COUNTY YOUTH FAIR WEEK
VOTED that the month of July be declared Tompkins County Youth Month and that the
week of July 23 through July 29, 1995 be declared Tompkins County 4 -H Acres Youth
Fair Week. Trustees Bisogni, Collyer, Fleming, Kira, Kozen, Pimentel voted YES.
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- Request from Skip Morgan, owner of Corners Auto Repair Service to install a canopy
over the gas pumps. Discussion ensued relative to land coverage and the Board
agreed that this is not a zoning issue since the 15% land coverage has not been
exceeded. It will be brought before the Planning Board. Mr. Morgan will be informed.
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- Letter from Laura Scarpulla, teacher at Northeast Elementary School, commending
Officer Lansing for his work in the DARE program and his contribution, in general,
to the entire school.
® - Separate complaints from residents: l/ dust and mud resulting from construction
at Kendal, 2/ the excessive number of vehicles parked in front of the Group Home
on N. Triphammer Road. The Mayor will follow through on both matters.
CHCA - Trustee Bisogni reported that it was a "good race" - referring to the Fun
Run on Saturday, May 13. He will provide details of the race at the next meeting.
It was noted that the Zacks of 378 The Parkway wish to purchase the adjacent por-
tion of the Village's right -of -way which extends from The Parkway to Hanshaw Road.
The Supt. of Public Works was instructed to respond that the Board does not wish
to sell this portion nor do they intend to develop the right -of -way, but to leave
it as is.
First Asst. Chief Brian Brooks presented the report of the Fire Supt. which is on
file.
Mr. Brooks requested and was given permission to sell the old diesel fueling tank
located on Fire Department grounds.
Treasurer Silber distributed copies of his monthly report which has been placed
on file along with other financial reports.
The Treasurer reported that this will tuFn out to be a "good year" due, in part,
to the one -time transactions associated with the Kendal project. He stated that
the Sales Tax revenue is $425,000, exceeding the projection by $45,000. He noted
that the Budget revenue for the sale of equipment will not be realized due to the
' fact there will be no sale of a police car. He pointed out the adjustments, which
had been previously approved, on the final version of the 1995 -96 Budget - copies
of which had been distributed to Board members before the meeting.
Motion by Trustee Fleming, seconded by Trustee Kira:
RESOLUTION 4672 - ACCEPT FINAL VERSION OF 1995 -96 BUDGET
VOTED that the final version of the Budget, as distributed on May 15, 1995, is the
official copy. Trustees Bisogni, Collyer, Fleming, Kira, Kozen, Pimentel voted YES.
Motion by Trustee Kira, seconded by Trustee Fleming:
RESOLUTION 4673 - ALL VILLAGE PROPERTIES TO BE CHARGED THE SAME
RATE FOR WATER AND SEWER
VOTED that effective June 1, 1995, all properties in the Village of Cayuga Heights
will be charged the same rate for water use and sewer rent, including those properties
connected to the City of Ithaca's water and sewer systems, heretofore, billed to them
by the City at City's rates. Trustees Bisogni, Collyer, Fleming, Kira, Kozen,
Pimentel voted YES.
A Special Meeting is scheduled for May 31, 1995, 4:30 PM to pay year -end bills.
Motion by Trustee Pimentel, seconded by Trustee Fleming:
' RESOLUTION 4674 - APPROVE TRANSFERS
VOTED to approve Transfers as recommended by the Treasurer as follows:
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FROM
TO
AMOUNT
A1320.41
Audit Contr Exp
A1410.41
Clerk Other
400
A1990.4
Contingency
A1440.1
Supt Pub Wks /Pers Svc
4,000
A1620.43
Village Hall Insurance
A1620.44
Village Hall Utilities
500
A1990.4
Contingency
A1640.1
Cent Gar Pers Services
1,000
A1990.4
Contingency
A1640.11
Cent Gar Veh Maint PS
3,000
A1990.4
Contingency
A1640.41
Cent Gar Other
20
A1990.4
Contingency
A1640.42
Cent Gar Supplies
500
A1990.4
Contingency
A164'0.43
Cent Gar Insurance
60
A1990.4
Contingency
A3410.43
Fire Dept Insurance
125
A1990.4
Contingency
A3410.44
Fire Dept Utility
600
A3410.46
Fire Dept Rescue Supply
A3410.485
Fire Dept Station Maint
750
A3410.46
Fire Dept.Rescue Supply
A3410.49
Fire Dept Equip Maint
500
A5112.1
Cap Impro Pers Svc
A5110.1
Street Pers Services
9,000
A1990.4
Contingency
A5110.42
Street Supplies
1,000
A5110.49
Street Eq Maint
A5110.47
Street Eq Rental
4,350
A5142.2
Snow Equipment
A5142.49
Snow Eqpt Maint
60
A1990.4
Contingency
A5182.4
Street Lighting
11250
A8160.46
Refuse Tipping Fees
A8160.1
Refuse Collect Pers Svc
12,000
A1990.4
Contingency
A9030.8
Empl Benefits Soc Sec
6,000
F8350.1
Water Sys Pers Svc
F8350.45
Water Sys Contr Exp
3,000
G8120.43
Sewer Lines Insurance
G8120.49
Sewer Lines Eq Maint
150
G1990.4
Sewer Contingency
G8130.44
Sewer Plant Utilities
2,550
G1990.4
Sewer Contingency
G8130.45
Sewer Plant Contr Exp
7,000
G1990.4
Sewer Contingency
G8130.46
Sewer Plant Contr Exp /BW
I00
G1990.4
Sewer Contingency
G8130.47
Sewer Plant Tipping Fees
2,400
G9950.9
Sewer Capital Transfer
G1990.4
Sewer Contingency
50,000
,
Trustees Bisogni, Collyer, Fleming, Kira, Kozen, Pimentel voted YES.
Motion by Trustee Pimentel, seconded by Trustee Fleming:
VOTED to approve the Abstract of Warrants dated 5/15/95 in the following amounts:
General Fund - $24,998.13; Sewer Fund - $30,146.67; Water Fund - $413.73;
Capital Fund - $1175.41. Trustees Bisogni, Collyer, Fleming, Kira, Kozen,
Pimentel voted YES.
The Treasurer expressed a goal to take delivery of the 1995 Jeep Grand Cherokee
before May 31st. Asst. Chief Brooks stated it will cost between $5,000 and
$10,000 to outfit the Jeep for use as a Rescue Vehicle.
Attorney Tyler reviewed several issues for Board consideration relative to Cable
Franchise negotiation. The Attorney stated that other municipalities.are deferring
individual contracts with Time - Warner through County Cable Commission and asked if
he should pursue this. The Board agreed to proceed to negotiate with the Cable
Commission based on the proposal drawn up a year ago. The Board said no to the
provision in the original agreement regarding incorporation of Public Access
language contained in the City's agreement which would cost customers an additional
$1.26 /month. Trustee Pimentel raised the question of the "black box" referring to ,
his memo and accompanying newspaper clipping to Board members dated April 4, 1995
in which he disputes the need for same. The Attorney will investigate. Regarding
the 5% Franchise Fee, the Treasurer suggested eliminating this in the Agreement
and instead adding this charge to tax bills as a Village service. The Board will
make a decision at the May 31st meeting.
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In connection with the approval of the subdivision of parcel 5 -4 -15 on Kline -
woods Road (Resolution 4646), the Attorney reported that the neighbor, who is
interested in purchasing the triangle portion of this parcel at a future time,
asked if it would require subdivision approval.
Motion by Trustee Pimentel, seconded by Trustee Kira:
RESOLUTION 4675 - TRANSFER OF STRIP WILL NOT REQUIRE SUBDIVISION APPROVAL
VOTED that at some future
to the adjoining property
ion so long as that strip
new property line is draw
Pimentel voted YES.
time, the transfer of a sliver of land (parcel 5 -4 -15)
owner (parcel 5 -4 -18) will not be considered a subdivis-
of land is consolidated with the existing parcel and a
i. Trustees Bisogni, Collyer, Fleming, Kira, Kozen,
The Attorney reported that the Fire Company is a separate entity from the VCH Fire
Department, and therefore the Certificate of Incorporation needs to be amended so
they can be granted an exemption status as a charitable organization. The Attorney
will work with the members.
Police Chief Wall submitted his monthly report which is on file.
Supt. of P.W. Cross submitted his monthly report which is on file.
Meeting adjourned at 10:00 PM
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Anne Krohto
Clerk