HomeMy WebLinkAboutReg Mtg. Minutes 8/18/1997VILLAGE OF CAYUGA HEIGHTS
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Minutes of a regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Village of Cayuga
Heights held August 18, 1997 at 7:30 PM in the Village Hall.
® PRESENT: Mayor Anderson; Trustees Bisogni, Collyer, Kira, Meinhardt; Attorney
Tyler; Treasurer Silber; Supt of P.W. Cross; Police Chief Wall; Fire Supt. Day.
ABSENT: Trustees Fleming, Kusse. •
OTHERS PRESENT: David Nutter and Dooley Kiefer.
Mayor Anderson called the meeting to order-at 7:30 PM opening it to privilege
of the floor.
David Nutter, who appeared at the May meeting to urge the Board to consider the
inclusion of bike lanes in the plan for reconstruction of N. Triphammer Road,
returned to say that the design plans, which include bike lanes, "look great,"
and he plans to submit a write -up for the Ithaca Journal's "Laurels Column"
praising the Board's action.
Motion by Trustee Kira, seconded by Trustee Collyer:
VOTED to approve the minutes of a regular meeting of July 21, 1997 as previously
furnished Trustees in photocopy form. Trustees Bisogni, Collyer, Kira, Meinhardt
voted YES.
It was noted that relative to the adoption of the NYS Deferred Compensation Plan
(Resolution 4847 - (7/21/97), Resolution 4839 - (6/16/97) Establish a 457 Retire-
ment Fund Account is also in effect although not being implemented at this time.
Dooley Kiefer, VCH representative to the Town of Ithaca Board, apologized for not
having attended VCH meetings in the recent past. She suggested that since Village
Voices is no longer published, the Village Board might wish to submit to a regular
column in the Lansing Community News (weekly publication) which could also include
Board meeting Agendaswith subject matter listed.
Mayor's Report:
-NE Area Study to meet 9/12/97 - 9 AM in the Village hall.
- Vacancies - ZBA, County Youth Board and lastly, the Local Waterfront Revitalization
Program from which Trustee-Meinhardt recently resigned.
Supt. of P.W. Cross presented his monthly report which is on file.
Supt. Cross presented a proposal for the N. Triphammer Road Improvement Project
giving a brief description of traffic and bike lanes, etc. Question arose as to
the need to move the transmission waterline and Supt. Cross will investigate its
necessity.
He also presented a written proposal with detailed breakdown of costs for the N.
Triphammer Project at an estimated cost of $250,000.
Dooley Kiefer said she was concerned about money that "does not need to be spent
on the islands with granite curbing" and made a plea to the Board to "think long
and hard before putting Village money into these islands." She questioned
whether the workforce will experience additonal work to get snow plowed in this
area. She raised the safety issue for bikers, mail truck, etc., relative to curb-
ing. In her final comment, she asked the Board to simplify the design. Chief
Wall, in response, stated that the curb to curb width of 15' is adequate for
safety purposes relative to cars and bikes. Question arose as to who would be
responsible for sidewalk installation costs in front of the Kendal property.
Trustee Collyer said he remembered that Kendal had agreed to bear that cost.
Attorney Tyler responded that the final document on record is contrary to that and
added that Kendal has agreed to convey land and the Village is to bear the legal
expenses. An additional $7,000 for legal fees and $13,000 Contingency was added
to Supt. Cross's proposal to equal $270,000.
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Motion by Trustee Kira, seconded by Trustee Bisogni:
RESOLUTION 4849 - APPROVE 1998 CAPITAL PLAN FOR N'..TRIPHAMMER ROAD
IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
VOTED to approve the N. Triphammer Road Improvement Project as described in the
Capital Project request with the'total cost of $270,000 over two years, with
$100,000 to be raised through borrowing. The impact debt service cost over five
years is $23,740 /year. Trustees•.Bisogni,:•Collyer, Kira, Meinhardt voted YES.
Copies of detailed project and revised Capital Project Request are attached.
Supt. Cross reported that Mrs. Baender, new owner of 1002 Hanshaw Road, has
offered to gift the portion of the property subdivided by the previous owner to
the Village in lieu of giving it to a land trust company. Supt. Cross will
investigate the pros and cons of accepting this gift.
A draft copy of the information sheet to be mailed to Village property owners
re bushes, brush, shrubbery, etc. was reviewed. Supt. Cross will try to get con-
sensus on its contents from the DPW Committee before mailing.
Fire Supt. Day presented his monthly report which is on file.
Motion by Trustee Kira, seconded by Trustee Bisogni:
RESOLUTION 4850 - AUTHORIZE FIRE SUPT. TO SELL 1988 FORD FOR $506
VOTED to authorize Supt. Day to sell the 1988 Ford F.D. vehicle to the higher of
two bidders for $506. If the offer is no longer available, to go with the lower
bidder for $360 and to mark the receipt "AS IS." Trustees Bisogni, Collyer, Kira,
Meinhardt voted YES.
Discussion resumed concerning lack of space at the Fire House for a female who has
applied for the position of Bunker. After lengthy discussion it was agreed to:
for the short term, accomodate the female bunker and move the Chiefs' office to
an off -site location, i.e., Village Green or Corners Community Center - wherever
space is available. For the long term, to hire an architect - one experienced in
working with fire stations to develop a plan.
Motion by Trustee Bisogni, seconded by Trustee Meinhardt:
RESOLUTION 4851 - RENOVATE FIRE STATION TO ACCOMODATE FEMALE BUNKER
AND FIND ADEQUATE, RENTAL SPACE FOR OFFICE
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VOTED to authorize the Fire Council to renovate space in the Fire Station to accomo-
date the female bunker who has applied for the vacant position and to move the
Chiefs' office to an off -site, rental location. Trustees Bisogni, Collyer, Kira,
Meinhardt voted YES.
Treasurer Silber presented his written report which ie on file.
Financial Reports were not immediately available and will be mailed to Trustees.
There were no Transfers.
An information flyer was distributed to employees re the 457 Plan and a meeting
with employees will be held by the Copeland Group on August 27, 1997 at 2:00 PM.
The Treasurer asked that Supervisors allow appropriate release time for employees
wishing to attend.
An agency agreement was executed with the Convenient Food Mart for sale of trashtage
Motion by Trustee Kira, seconded by Trustee Bisogni:
RESOLUTION 4852 - PUBLIC HEARING SCHEDULED
VOTED to hold a Public Hearing on September 15, 1997 at 7:15 PM for the purpose of
considering a resolution authorizing the issuance of $100,000 in Borid Anticipation
Notes to pay costs in connection with the N. Triphammer Road Improvement Project.
Trustees Bisogni, Collyer, Kira, Meinhardt voteA YrS.
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Motion by Trustee Collyer, seconded by Trustee Kira:
VOTED to approve the Abstract of Warrants dated 8/18/97 in the following amounts:
® General Fund - $26,991.89; Sewer Fund - $35,251.79; Water Fund - $5,685.06.
Trustees Bisogni, Collyer, Kira, Meinhardt voted YES.
Attorney Tyler distributed a Memo from Elena Flash re Cable Franchise - still
ongoing.
Re the request from the N.E. Senior Citizens for the annual contribution from
the Village of $1,000, Attorney Tyler quoted the Law which prohibits gifts or
loans of public moneys to private organizations. This information will be
forwarded to that group.
,Police Chief Wall submitted his monthly report which is on file.
Chief Wall voiced his concerns about the upgrading of the phone system relative
to 911.
Re the letter from Kristie O'Connor protesting a penalty charge on her water bill
as a result of late payment caused by a return of her unsigned check, she will be
informed that the Village office personnel acted properly in returning her check.
Motion by Trustee Kira, seconded by Trustee Collyer:
RESOLUTION 4853 - ENTER EXECUTIVE SESSION
VOTED to enter Executive Session at 10:45 PM for the purpose of discussing a
personnel issue relating to physical ability to carry out assigned duties.
Trustees Bisogni, Collyer, Kira, Meinhardt voted YES.
Trustee Collyer moved and Trustee Kira seconded to reconvene into regular session
at 11:07 PM.
Trustee Collyer moved and Trustee Kira seconded to adjourn the meeting.
Meeting adjourned at 11:08 PM
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Anne Krohto
Clerk