HomeMy WebLinkAboutPublic Hearing/Reg Mtg. Minutes 5/18/1998VILLAQE OF•CAYUGA I=GHTS
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Minutes of.%a Public Hearing, duly published-and posted, held May 18, 1998 in the
Village Hall at 7:OQ PM to consider proposed Local Law #3 of 1998 entitled,
"Telecommunication Towers and Facilities." i
PRESENT: Mayor Anderson; Trustees Collyer, Kira, Kusse,,Meinhardt; Attorney..-Tyler;
Treasurer Silber; Supt. of P.W. Cross; Police Chief Wall; Fire Supt. Day.
ABSENT: Trustees Bisogni, Fleming.
OTHERS: 'Betty Wenesei, Leslie Ungberg, Toichiro Kinoshita, Robert Holtzapple,
Kay Newman, Robin Palmer, Tom Davis, Harry Mussel'(Soil 6 Water Conservation
Service) and several Kendal residents:
Mayor Anderson opened.th'e Public Hearing at 7:17'PM to consider adoption.of the
.proposed Local Law as entitled above. Attorney Tyler reviewed the language and
noted revisions, as well as. two typo errors. He advised continuation of delibera-
tion pending completion of 'the long form EAF.. The Hearing was declared closed at
7 :30 PM.
Minutes' of a regular'meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Village of Cayuga
Heights immediately following the Public Hearing.
PRESENT: As above.
ABSENT: As above.
OTHERS: As above.
Mayor Anderson called the meeting to order opening it to privilege of the floor.
'Ms.'Betty Weneser, speaking in.her capacity as_Chairman of Kendal's Transportation
Committee representing Kendal at Ithaca residents,•appeared to express the concerns
relative to'the safety of the residents when'walking,or'driving out from the Savage
Farm Drive onto N. Triphammer Road. She said•.she.'has- viewed the plans for recon-
struction of N. Triphammer Road between the Vi'l'lage line land Community Corners and
is pleased to note the inclusion of a "planned walkway and marked turning lanes."
Discussion followed concerning possible traffic control.device solutions and Supt.
Cross offered-to work with her group toward this end.
Mrs. Leslie Ungberg'of 3 Winthrop Place appeared to discuss with the'Board the
flooding problem which occurs on:Winthrop Drive and Winthrop Place when "Dewitt
Creek". overflows its banks during heavy rains and floods a portion of her yard and
basement. Mr. Holtzapple of l.Winthrop Place distributed copies of a photo showing
erosion of the creek on his property due to water backup at the location of what he
described as a "poorly placed drainage pipe under Winthrop Place." Discussion
brought to light the likelihood that the culvert is'not in•its original location
due to diversion of the stream bed in order to accomodate the placement of his drive-
way at its present location. -Mr. Kinoshita of 5 Winthrop Place described his partic-
ular drainage problem as stemming from Renwick Creek. In conclusion, the Board
agreed it•is the landowners''responsibi:lity to make'the necessary improvements since
the stream course is located on.private property and is outside the Village's ROW.
Engineer Cross has offered his technical advice in helping to solve their problems.
Mayor Anderson stated that the Water Drainage Committee will meet soon to study the
problem.
Motion by Trustee Kira, seconded by Trustee Collyer;
VOTED to approve the minutes of two public hearings and the Organizational Meeting
held April 6, 1998 and a special meeting held April 8, 1998 as previously furnished -�
Trustees in copy'form and to approve the minutes of a special meeting.held May 6,
1998 with the following corrections: relative to the discussion concerning the pro-
posed bulk sale of water to the City of Ithaca by Bolton Point, to add "capital
costs" and also'to insert the following before the words "Attorney Tyler reviewed
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the draft of the Local Law ........ "Trustee Meinhardt formally introduced pro-
posed Local Law X13 as distributed." Trustees Collyer, Kira, Kusse, Meinhardt
voted YES.-
Mayor Anderson reported on the.following:
- Public Works and Safety Committees will remain as a year ago.
- Communication from County Youth Board asking if the Village wishes to continue to
turn over the annual State and County monies to the Town of Ithaca for youth
activities as in previous years. Board consensus was to continue as before.
- Letter from Dooley Kiefer, Village rep on the County Board, re County Planning
Departmene s..offer::.of - grant application forms in connection with revitalization
programs in commercial district's for Villages that are interested.
-Time Warner Cable - Intermuuicipal Cable Commission meeting held April 30 between
municipal representatives and Jean Rice of Rice, Williams Associates, consultant
who was proposed to handle cable franchise negotiations for the "Consortium" of
Tompkins County municipalities. She spoke about what she could do on a County -wide
basis to provide cable services to the entire County. Discussion ensued and the
Board took action as follows:
Motion by Trustee Kira, seconded by Trustee Collyer:
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RESOLUTION 4918 - JOIN COUNTY CONSORTIUM RE TIME WARNER CABLE FRANCHISE
VOTED that the Village join the County Consortium to negotiate for cable franchise
with Time - Warner at a cost of $2.00 1subscriber. The contract is to be completed
no later than May 31, 1999. Trustees Collyer, Kira, Kusse, Meinhardt voted YES.
- Letter from`Joyce Mueller, Co- chairman NE Seniors Unit. Attorney Tyler will
contact her.
Supt. Cross presented his monthly report which is on file in the Village Office.
Motion by Trustee Meinhardt, seconded by Trustee Kira: j
RESOLUTION 4919 - PERMIT SUPT. CROSS TO ADVERTISE FOR BID
VOTED to grant permission to Supt. of P.W. Cross to draw up specifications and to
advertise for bid for 4,000 lineal feet of granite curbing to be used on the N.
Triphammer Road widening project. Trustees Collyer, Kira, Kusse, Meinhardt voted
YES. * **
Attorney Tyler raised the issue of the title of insurance for the N. Triphammer Rd.
strip to be conveyed to the Village by Kendal of Ithaca.
Motion by Trustee Kira, seconded by Trustee Kusse:
RESOLUTION 4920 - OBTAIN OWNER'S TITLE OF INSURANCE ON PARCEL
BEING CONVEYED FROM KENDAL
VOTED to obtain an owner's policy of title insurance covering premises to be con-
veyed to the Village by Kendal of Ithaca, Inc., for the purpose of widening N.
Triphammer Road, being the land between the center line of N. Triphammer Road and
the western boundary as defined by the agreement between Kendal and the Village
at the time of closing, July, 1994. The value of said land to be insured will be
$140,000 as recommended by the Village Treasurer. Trustees Collyer, Kira, Kusse,
Meinhardt voted YES. * **
Raising the issue relative to the flooding problems on Winthrop Drive /Place,,
Engineer Cross stated that the residents affected are making the project more
difficult than it needs to be. It is his recommendation that ten truck loads•'bf
topsoil and seeding will alleviate the problem. It was reiterated that the Village,
by law, cannot proceed onto private property. :,
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Motion by Trustee Meinhardt, seconded by Trustee Kusse:
RESOLUTION 4921 - APPROVE-PURCHASE OF TRACKLESS BROOM
VOTED to approve the purchase by the DPW of a trackless broom from Roberts Equip-
ment at a cost of $4825, to be.attached to the sidewalk plow for sweeping streets
and light snowfalls. Trustees'Collyer, Kira, Kusse, Meinhardt voted YES.
Motion by Trustee Meinhardt, seconded by Trustee Kira:
RESOLUTION 4922 - APPROVE PURCHASE OF ENCLOSED TRAILER
VOTED to approve the DPW purchase of a 16 -foot long enclosed trailer for the pur-
pose of housing tools and equipment specifically for water /sewer repairs which can
be transported to the repair site, at a cost of $3809. Trustees Collyer, Kira,
Kusse, Meinhardt voted YES.
Fire Supt. Day submitted his monthly report which is on file.
Treasurer Silber distributed financial and monthly reports which are on file.
Motion by Trustee Kira, seconded by Trustee Meinhardt:
RESOLUTION 4923 - APPROVE TRANSFERS
VOTED to approve the Transfers as recommended by
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the Treasurer as follows:
Trustees Collyer, Kira, Kusse, Meinhardt voted YES.
Motion by Trustee Kira, seconded by Trustee Collyer:
VOTED to approve the Abstract-of Warrants dated 5/18/98 in the following amounts:
General Fund - $33,434.82; Sewer Fund - $38,512.75; Water Fund - $311.04; Capital
Fund - $3,269.33 with the addition of Sprague Insurance - Police Liability -
A3110.43 - $3;620. Trustees Collyer, Kira, Kusse, Meinhardt voted YES.
Treasurer Silber commented that he has met with a representative from Heylor,
Freyer, 5 Coon (Village's.insurance carrier).regarding their interest in offering
to employees a service plan to have homeowners and auto insurance through payroll
deductions; also, an offer from TCTC allowing employees to direct deposit paychecks.
He will follow through and report at a later time. Treasurer Silber suggested that
the Board meet soon to discuss preliminary plans relative to a new fire station.
He stated that funds are available in the 1998 -99 budget to get the planning process
started. A special meeting is scheduled for Friday, May 29, 1998 at 3 PM to discuss
such plans and the Treasurer will submit a debt summary. Supt. Cross, in the mean-
time, will review two architectural proposals which he will discuss at that time.
Continuation of consideration of Local Law 113 -1998 - Telecommunication Towers and
Facilities - completion of Long Form EAF will be discussed and year -end bills will
be paid.
Attorney Tyler expressed thanks to Chief Wall for settling the Gambrell lease matter,
obviating the need for court appearance.
Police Chief Wall submitted his monthly report which has been filed.
AMOUNT
SPW Pers Sery
2000
Cent Gar Veh Maint Sal
5000
Cent Gar Supplies
1500
Refuse Coll Pers Sery
8000
Refuse Coll Tipping Fees
3000
Refuse Coll Eq Maint
1200
Health Insurance
10000
Sewer Lines Supplies
2000
Sewer Plant Supplies
5000
Trustees Collyer, Kira, Kusse, Meinhardt voted YES.
Motion by Trustee Kira, seconded by Trustee Collyer:
VOTED to approve the Abstract-of Warrants dated 5/18/98 in the following amounts:
General Fund - $33,434.82; Sewer Fund - $38,512.75; Water Fund - $311.04; Capital
Fund - $3,269.33 with the addition of Sprague Insurance - Police Liability -
A3110.43 - $3;620. Trustees Collyer, Kira, Kusse, Meinhardt voted YES.
Treasurer Silber commented that he has met with a representative from Heylor,
Freyer, 5 Coon (Village's.insurance carrier).regarding their interest in offering
to employees a service plan to have homeowners and auto insurance through payroll
deductions; also, an offer from TCTC allowing employees to direct deposit paychecks.
He will follow through and report at a later time. Treasurer Silber suggested that
the Board meet soon to discuss preliminary plans relative to a new fire station.
He stated that funds are available in the 1998 -99 budget to get the planning process
started. A special meeting is scheduled for Friday, May 29, 1998 at 3 PM to discuss
such plans and the Treasurer will submit a debt summary. Supt. Cross, in the mean-
time, will review two architectural proposals which he will discuss at that time.
Continuation of consideration of Local Law 113 -1998 - Telecommunication Towers and
Facilities - completion of Long Form EAF will be discussed and year -end bills will
be paid.
Attorney Tyler expressed thanks to Chief Wall for settling the Gambrell lease matter,
obviating the need for court appearance.
Police Chief Wall submitted his monthly report which has been filed.
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Motion by Trustee Kusse, seconded by Trustee Kira:
RESOLUTION 4924 - APPROVE MILEAGE REIMBURSEMENT OF 32.54 /14ILE
VOTED to allow mileage reimbursement-to employees who use their personal vehicle
for Village business from the current 314 per mile to 32.5E per mile as allowed
by the IRS. Effective 61119'8. Trustees Collyer, Kira, Kusse, Meinhardt voted YES.
Motion by Trustee Collyer, seconded by Trustee Kira:
RESOLUTION 4925 - APPROVE REDUCTION OF SEWER UNITS FOR LOUISE DART
VOTED to reduce the sewer units for 9 Dart Drive to "0" (house burned and there
are no plans to rebuild) and 89 Graham Road to "1" (apartment no longer in use)
per request from Louise Dart, owner of both properties. Trustees Collyer, Kira,
Kusse, Meinhardt voted YES.
Motion by Trustee Collyer, seconded by Trustee Kira to adjourn the meeting.
Meeting adjourned at 11:02 PM
Anne Krohto
Clerk
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