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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPublic Hearing/Organizational Mtg. Minutes 4/6/1998VILLAGE OF CAYUGA HL'y}�t >'JS 8 BOARD OF TRUSTEES Minutes of a Public Hearing, duly published and posted, held April 6, 1998 at .7:00 PM in the Village Hall to consider adoption of the Budget for the 1998 -99 Fiscal Year. PRESENT: Mayor Anderson; Trustees Bisogni, Collyer, Fleming, Kira, Kusse, Treasurer Silber; Supt. Cross;'Police Chief Wall. ABSENT: Trustee Meinhardt, Attorney Tyler. Mayor Anderson opened the Public Hearing to consider the adoption of the 1998 -99 Budget and asked the Treasurer to present the Tentative Budget to the Board. Treasurer Silber distributed copies of the modified draft, stating that it repre- sents the 2% increase the Board requested and warned of the danger of going with a smaller increase (4x is.his'recommendation)due • to the significant increase which will be required next year to offset the loss of revenue from the Kendal at Ithaca property evaluation from 47 million.to 33 million. Question arose as to why this occurred and the Attorney, upon his.arrival, will be asked if the Village has any recourse. Mention was made of Fire House costs for renovation /replacement in the 99 -2000 Fiscal Year and whether it would be more prudent to• spread necessary in- creases in tax rate over several years rather than keep it at the desired 2% this year and deal with larger increases in future years. The Treasurer pointed out that $100,000 of surplus would be necessary to keep the requested 2%. The Public Hearing was declared closed. Minutes of a Public Hearing, duly published and posted, held April 6, 1998 immedi- ately following, to consider Local Law 02 of 1998 - Establishment of Sewer Rates. PRESENT: As above. ABSENT: As above. Mayor Anderson opened the Public Hearing to consider the proposed Local Law 112 of 1998 entitled, "Establish Sewer Rates for 1998 -99 Fiscal Year," and Treasurer Silber recommended there be no increase in the current charges, proposing they remain at $75.00 per unit for inside Village and $112.50 per unit for outside properties. There were no comments and the Hearing was declared closed. Minutes of the Organizational Meeting of the Board.of Trustees held April 6, 1998 at 7:00 PM. PRESENT: Mayor Anderson; Trustee Bisogni, Collyer, Fleming, Kira, Kusse; Treasurer Silber; Attorney Tyler; Supt. of PuW. Cross; Police Chief Wall. ABSENT: Trustee Meinhardt, Fire Supt. Day. OTHERS PRESENT: William Evans, M/M McLafferty, Ms. Joyce Mueller, City Mayor Cohen, Kay Newman. Mayor Anderson called the meeting to order, opening it to privilege of the floor. Fred McLafferty appeared before the Board to seek permission to erect one stone bench and one stone chair in Sunset Park as a memorial to them from their children. Sketches had been mailed to Trustees with the Agenda showing their placement& style. Trustees expressed concern that this would create in the future a flood of similar such requests and the Park would no longer maintain its open space. It was agreed to limit the number to two or three benches /chairs. Motion by Trustee Fleming, seconded by Trustee Kira: RESOLUTION 4901 - PERMIT MCLAFFERTYS TO ERECT MEMORIALS IN SUNSET PARK VOTED to allow the McLaffertys to erect commemorative stone benches, as per the drawing submitted and dated 2/1998 showing style and placement, in Sunset Park, and further, to limit the number of such commemorative benches /chairs in the future to three. Trustees Bisogni, Collyer, Fleming, Kira, Kusse voted YES. I Stinutes of Organizational Meeting - 4/6/98 2 ,9 Ms. Joyce Mueller, co- president of the Northeast Senior Citizens Unit, appeared before the Board to address questions previously raised by Trustees relative to the request by the organization for a monetary contribution (minutes of 1/19/98). Attorney Tyler explained to her the reason for the Board's position on the matter, stating that, if the organization could provide a community -wide service on a con- tractual basis, the Village could 'legally pay for that service; an outright contri- bution is not permissible by State law. Ms. Mueller cited several projects that she thought might qualify, i.e., flu shots clinic, volunteer work through RSVP, food drives, etc. Attorney Tyler asked her to contact him to provide clarifica- tion of the RSVP program, and said if her group is willing to commit to providing services on a contractual basis, he will draw up an agreement and their request for $500 will be forthcoming. City of Ithaca Mayor Cohen appeared to explain the contract agreement between the Town of Ithaca and the City of Ithaca which provides police services to middle schools which abut the Village of Cayuga Heights. Mayor Anderson reported on the following: -a list of numerous meetings he has attended in the last month - MPO policy meet- ing, Northeast Subarea Transit Study, several Bolton meetings,.T.C. Municipal Officials.Association re sales tax distribution, public':hearing at Town of Ithaca re the preliminary site plan for approval of the proposed Cornell University Lake Source Cooling Project, "short- term" bulk sale of water to the City.of Ithaca. -. decision pending. Motion by Trustee Kira, seconded by Trustee Fleming: RESOLUTION 4902 - AUTHORIZE MAYOR TO SIGN SHORT -TERM AGREEMENT VOTED to authorize the Mayor to sign a short -term agreement for the bulk sale of water to the City of Ithaca by Bolton with the understanding that the Commissioners representing Cayuga Heights state that it will not extend the agreement beyond May 31, 1999. Trustees Bisogni, Collyer, Fleming, Kira, Kusse voted YES. - Letter from.Tompkins County Department of Planning re the Local Waterfront Re- vitalization Plan. Motion by Trustee Fleming, seconded by Trustee Kira: RESOLUTION 4903 - AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO AGREEMENT WITH NYS FOR ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION FUNDS WHEREAS, the City of Ithaca has applied to the New York State Department of State on behalf of the City of Ithaca, the Town of Ithaca,and the Village of Cayuga Heights for funding in support of the preparation of a Local Waterfront Revitaliza- tion Plan, and WHEREAS, the City of Ithaca has been awarded Environmental Protection Funds in the amount of $50,000 on behalf of the City of Ithaca, the Town of Ithaca and the Village of Cayuga Heights, and WHEREAS, the City of Ithaca will be responsible for managing the grant agreement, including submission of payment requests and maintenance of supporting documentation and the Tompkins County Department of Planning will be responsible for overseeing completion of this project, now therefore be'it RESOLVED, by the Trustees of the Village of Cayuga Heights that the Village hereby authorizes the Mayor to execute an agreement with New York State for the accept - ance of these funds subject to the approval of the final agreement. Trustees Bisogni, Collyer, Fleming, Kira, Kusse voted YES. Supt. of P.W.' Cross presented his monthly report which has been placed on file. Supt. Cross apprised the Board that the Express Mart Stop 'n Shop at 842 Hanshaw Road is interested in reconstruction of their store which will require a setback e Minutes of Organizational Meeting - 4/6/98 3 variance. Supt. Cross asked Trustees to think about what conditions they might wish to set forth in preparation of the expansion. Supt. Cross reported that the Ithaca Child Care Center has requested that he approve the "child care" area at Kendal for use as a child care facility for Kendal employees as well as "Outside" children. Question arose as to whether such provision was addressed in the contract with Kendal. Supt. Cross will in- form the Child Care Center that they should make application for this request. Supt. Cross spoke also of a Kendal resident who requests using some of the open space on Kendal property for youth soccer fields and also.parking as a community service. Noise and high density parking were Board concerns. Supt..-Cross was advised to inform this Kendal.resident thht since it is not part of the Planned Unit Development, he will need to'seeksBoard:approval. Attorney Tyler reported as follows: 1 /he..has%written to the new owners of Gam - brell Enterprises re delinquent charge for basement rental space for the year, June 1, 1997 through May 31, 1998. They have until April 10 before legal steps are taken. 2/ re the request by Trustee Collyer to investigate possible enact- ment of legislation concerning noise abatement-in connection with some types of equipment used for leaf cleanup on properties'.throughout the Village, there followed discussion about the difficulty of drafting such an ordinance which would impinge upon or prohibit an otherwise legitimate activity, finding and administering an objective standard - decibel measurement or otherwise. 3 /re decrease in Kendal's property assessment - the Village has no recourse since County Assessment has the sole authority over the issue, but he will investigate into the terms of the out -of -court settlement and provide the Village with copy of same. Attorney Tyler left the meeting - 9:30 PM 1st Asst. Chief Evans presented the::report of the Fire Department in Supt. Day's absence and it is on file in the Village Office. 20 Mr. Evans reminded the Board there can be no action relative to a new or rebuilt Fire House until there is some direction from them concerning the amount that can be spent .on the project. Asst. Chief Evans informed the Board that, although he plans to move out of the Village, he will continue as a volunteer firefighter. Treasurer Silber distributed financial reports including the final draft of the 1998 -99 Budget. Motion by Trustee Fleming, seconded by Trustee Collyer: RESOLUTION 4904 - APPROVE TRANSFERS VOTED to approve the following Transfers as recommended by the Treasurer with a correction to Acct. for Sewer Plant Supplies - correct number: A8130.42._ FROM .:TO. AMOUNT A1620.45 Village Hall Contr Expense A1620:44 Village:Nall.Utilities $2,000 A1990.4 Contingency A1�6'401:.•... Ce,rjIro11,Gara'ge ;P,ers.Sycs 11000 A5110.2 Street equiprpe0t iA'1640i2':'; Cerdtral(Garage�Equipemnt 720 A5112.41 Ca0alil6priConir Expense;::Al.6.40:42: 'Central!Garage Supplies 500 A1990.4 Contingency A1.6'40.44: CentrallGarage:Utilties 2,000 A5112.41 Capital ;Impr Contr. Expense. X16.4.0.45 Central:GarageContrExpense 2,000 A3410.2 Fire Department Equipment A34, j0.41 • Fire:Departriment•other 3,000 A1990.4 Contingency A5.142.42 SnowcRemoval.Supply 550 A1990.4 Contingency AS Y42.29 •Snow�Removal'Egpt maint 450 G8130.45 Sewer Plant Contr: Expense .G8130!42-' Sewer'Planf'•Supplies 2,000 J Trustees Bisogni, Collyer, Fleming, Kira, Kusse votedtYES. 21 Minutes of Organizational Meeting - 4/6/98 4 Motion by Trustee Fleming, seconded by Trustee Collyer: VOTED to approve the Abstract of Warrants dated 4/6/98 in the following amounts: General Fund - $42,216.38; Sewer Fund - $48,591.42; Water Fund - $20,083.97. Trustees Bisogni, Collyer, Fleming, Kira, Kusse voted YES. Police Chief Wall submitted his report which has been placed on file. Chief Wall explained that the existing contract that Mayor Cohen referred to has caused tremendous concern among law enforcement in the County and asked for Board support for the VCH Police Department to continue its programs in the Northeast School. Mayor Anderson appointed Trustee Fleming to serve as Deputy Mayor. Motion by Trustee Kira, seconded by Trustee Bisogni: RESOLUTION 4905 - APPOINTMENTS VOTED to approve the following appointments: a. Jeffrey A. Silber, Treasurer fnr 2 official years. b. Anne Krohto, Clerk for 2 official years. c. True, Walsh b Miller, Law Firm for one official year. d. Brent Cross, Building Commissioner for one official year. e. Brent Cross, Engineer for one official year. f. Brent Cross, Zoning Officer for one official year. g. Trustee Collyer, Acting Treasurer for one official year. h. David Pimentel, Village Forester for one official year. i. Clarence Larkin, Acting Village Justice for one official year. J. David Allee, ZBA Member for five -year term to expire in April, 2003. , Trustees Bisogni, Collyer, Fleming, Kira, Kusse voted YES. Motion by Trustee Kira, seconded by Trustee Fleming: RESOLUTION 4906 - OFFICIAL DEPOSITORIES VOTED RESOLVED, that the Tompkins County Trust Company of Ithaca, NY be designated as the official depository for the Village funds for the 1998 -99 Fiscal Year. Trustees Bisogni, Collyer, Fleming, Kira, Kusse voted YES. Motion by Trustee Kira, seconded by Trustee Fleming: RESOLUTION 4907 - OFFICIAL CHECK SIGNATURES VOTED RESOLVED that the Clerk be authorized to notify the official banks of the following names to be honored on checks for the 1998 -99 official year, with two signatures required: 1. Ronald E. Anderson, Mayor or D. Wayne Fleming, Deputy Mayor. 2. Jeffrey A. Silber, Treasurer, or Frank Collyer, Acting Treasurer. 3. Anne M. Krohto, Clerk. Trustees Bisogni, Collyer, Fleming, Kira, Kusse voted YES. Motion by Trustee Kira, seconded by Trustee Fleming: RESOLUTION 4908 - OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER VOTED RESOLVED, that The Ithaca Journal be designated the official newspaper for the 1998 -99 official year. Trustees Bisogni; Collyer, Fleming, Kira, Kusse voted YES. Lengthy budget discussion ensued concerning,primarily,.arguments in favor of increas- ing the tax rate from*the prior Board request of 2% to 4% as recommended by the majority of Trustees present, reasoning it would ease the burden, somewhat, of a huge tax hike in the next budget year. When an error was discovered in the Tin, ,, 1! 1 'i Minutes of Organizational Meeting - 4/6/98 5 2 2 Fees figure, accounting for a $27,000 shortfall, it was agreed to adjourn until Wednesday, April 8, 7:00 PM to give the Treasurer opportunity to rework the Budget to adjust for Tipping Fees. The remaining Agenda items will be completed at that time. ' Moved by Trustee Fleming, seconded by Trustee Collyer: RESOLUTION 4809 - ADOPT LOCAL LAW lit OF 1998 VOTED to adopt Local Law 02 of the Year 1998 entitled, "Establish Sewer Rates for' 1998 -99 Fiscal Year." Trustees Sisogni, Collyer, Fleming, Kira, Kusse voted YES. Moved by Trustee Fleming, seconded by Trustee Collyer to adjourn the meeting. Meeting adjourned at 11:45 PM Anne Krohto Clerk V 1 � i