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HomeMy WebLinkAboutReg Mtg. Minutes 6/17/1996VILLAGE OF CAYUGA HEIGHTS BOARD OF TRUSTEES Minutes of a regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Village of Cayuga Heights held June 17, 1996 at 7:30 PM in the Village Hall. 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 Kusse. OTHERS: Scott Whitham, Joe Lalley, Betty Matyas, Elizabeth Mount, Dooley Kiefer, Ann Meltzer, Shayle Searle, Kay Newman, Judy Dunning, Holly Kazarinoff. Mayor Anderson called the meeting to order, opening it to privilege of the floor. Scott Whitham and Joe Lalley, representing Cornell University, presented a pro- posal for a project on Cayuga Park Road to provide an area for parking which will serve to alleviate the parking problem which exists on Cayuga Heights Road during large events held at the President's house. The proposal involves a strip of grass the length of the property from the road's edge to the sidewalk to be stabilized with gravel. Trustees voiced opposition to the use of gravel and asked for an alternative method and also for consideration to hold large events elsewhere. Mayor Anderson stated there needed to be more discussion concerning the project, perhaps in a meeting of the Public Works Committee, and the find- ings will be conveyed to them through the Supt. of P.W. Betty Matyas, Elizabeth Mount, Ann Meltzer, Dooley Kiefer, Holly Kazarinoff and Shayle Searle pleaded their case for continuing publication of the Village Voices in its present format and frequency. They were assured the Board has no intent to curtail its publication; the mechanics need to be worked out if the Board decides the Village will maintain it. Motion by Trustee Kira, seconded by Trustee Kozen: VOTED to approve the minutes of a special meeting held May 31, 1996 as previously furnished Trustees in copy form. Trustees Bisogni, Collyer, Fleming, Kira, Kozen voted YES. The Mayor reported on the following: - Municipal Officials met on Saturday, 6/15- hosted by City Mayor Cohen who stressed the need for working together. -MPO meeting scheduled for Tuesday, 6/18. - Letter from Bob Nicholas re Computers for Kids - a program to get a number of useable computers where children could have access to them after school hours. -For Board consideration: possible need to change policy regarding pickup of garden refuse, chipper status, care of trees on r.o.w.s, continuation of news- letter - under whose auspices? frequency? etc. - Request from Mary Kovacs for $1000 annual contribution to Northeast Senior Citizens and also for the continued, future support. Motion by Trustee Fleming, seconded by Trustee Kira: RESOLUTION 4764 - CONTRIBUTE TO NORTHEAST SENIOR CITIZENS THROUGH CHCA VOTED to contribute $1,000 to the Northeast Senior Citizens through the Cayuga Heights Community Association. Trustees Bisogni, Collyer, Fleming, Kira, Kozen voted YES. Fire Supt. Day presented his monthly report which is on file in the Village Office. Attorney Tyler reported that the final draft of the Time Warner Cable Franchise Mintues of Regular Meeting - 6/17/96 2 has been completed and will hopefully get final approval of the Intermunicipal Cable Commission at its July 14 meeting. The Attorney is advised to inform Ben Curtis that the Village of Cayuga Heights is content with the draft document and wants it forwarded to Time Warner immediately after the July 14 meeting without delay, or the Village will accomplish this on its own. The Attorney referred to his Memo dated June 10, 1996 re Village Voices advertis- ing issue. After discussion concerning financial and editorial matters, etc., the Board agreed to continue with the publication but needs to decide on the best method. The Treasurer submitted his monthly report which is on file. Motion by Trustee Fleming, seconded by Trustee Kira: VOTED to approve the Abstract of Warrants dated June 17, 1996 in the following amounts: General Fund - $63,480.18; Sewer Fund - $16,243.59 with the addition of Acct. G8120.42 - Sewer Lines Supplies - Wordpro for $25.00. Trustees Bisogni, Collyer, Fleming, Kira, Kozen voted YES. Treasurer Silber reported that he is in the process of developing a Village Vehicle Use Policy and two items to be included in that policy are: l/ the use of a Village vehicle for commuting purposes, where previously approved by the Village Board, is strictly limited to commuting only and the individuals in- volved need to be reminded that the fair market value of the commuting use is considered taxable income and taxes will be withheld from the December payroll check. Mileage for the round' -trip commuting is required, as well. 2/ There is a better way to manage 'the P.W. Supt.'s use of his personal vehicle for Village matters and he is working on this. Police Chief Wall submitted his statistical report for June and it has been placed on file. Motion by Trustee Fleming, seconded by Trustee Kira: RESOLUTION 4765 - AUTHORIZE POLICE CHIEF TO ADVERTISE FOR SALE OF POLICE CAR VOTED to authorize Chief Wall to advertise for the sale of the 1991 used Chevrolet Caprice police car at a minimum bid of $4,400. Trustees Bisogni, Collyer, Fleming, Kira, Kozen voted YES. Motion by Trustee Kira, seconded by Trustee Fleming: RESOLUTION 4766 - AUTHORIZE REHIRING OF PAUL VAN VORCE AS PART TIME POLICE OFFICER VOTED to authorize the rehiring of Paul Van Vorce as part -time Police Officer to fill the seventh position, effective immediately. Trustees Bisogni, Collyer, Fleming, Kira, Kozen voted YES. Supt. of P.W. Cross distributed his monthly report and reviewed it with the Board. Motion by Trustee Kozen, seconded by Trustee Fleming: RESOLUTION 4767 - AUTHORIZE PURCHASE OF JOHN DEERE MOWER VOTED to authorize the purchase of a John Deere riding mower at a price of $6,436.75. Trustees Bisogni, Collyer, Fleming, Kira, Kozen voted YES. , There was discussion regarding the request from Barbara Mittleman and Randall Nesbitt for reduction of water units and reimbursement for overcharge on their Village tax bill. Minutes of Regular Meeting - 6/17/96 Motion by Trustee Fleming, seconded by Trustee Kira: RESOLUTION 4768 - AUTHORIZE REDUCTION OF WATER UNITS AND REIMBURSEMENT ® TO PROPERTY OWNERS VOTED to authorize the reduction of the number of water units from four to two because there are two existing units on the property owned by Mittleman /Nesbitt located at 322 Highland Road and also reimbursement of $30.38 for overcharge of two units on the 1996 -97 tax bill, pursuant to inspection by the Zoning Officer to verify same. Trustees Bisogni, Collyer, Fleming, Kira, Kozen voted YES. Motion made and seconded to adjourn the meeting. Meeting adjourned at 10:40 PM Anne Krohto Clerk /r7