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HomeMy WebLinkAboutReg Mtg. Minutes 3/16/1998VILLAGE OF CAYUGA HEIGHTS BOARD OF TRUSTEES Minutes . of a regular meeting of the Board of Trustees held March 16, 1998 at 7:30 PM in the Village Hall. , PRESENT: Mayor Anderson; Trustees Bisogni, Collyer, Fleming,. Kira; Attorney Tyler; Treasurer Silber; Supt. of P.W; Cross; Police Chief Wall; Fire Supt. Day. ABSENT: Trustees Kusse, Meinhardt. OTHERS: Michael DiCintio, Eric Calder, Robin Palmer, M/M Ronald Schmitt. Mayor Anderson called the meeting to order at 7:30 PM, opening it to privilege of the floor. Michael DiCintio, Treasurer of Sigma Chi Fraternity and Eric Calder, Steward, appeared before the Board as a direct response to Chief Wall's communication with the National President of Sigma Chi (Minutes of 2/16/98). The boys assured the Board of their willingness to resolve those problems previously expressed by the Village by imple- menting changes accordingly. Robin Palmer, Village representative to the County Cable Commission, reported to the Board that the City of Ithaca has agreed to a revised fee structure of $2.00 /sub- scriber for municipalities who participate in the City's contract for consultant ser- vice for cable franchise negotiations. Attorney Tyler said the cost would be compar- able to.what was estimated for legal fees. It was the consensus to discuss the matter further at next month's meeting. Motion by Trustee Kira, seconded by Trustee Fleming: VOTED to approve the minutes of a regular meeting held February 16, 1998 as furnished Trustees in'copy form. Trustees Bisogni, Fleming, Kira voted YES. Trustee Collyer ■ abstained. Mayor Anderson reported on the following: -David Donner has volunteered to represent the Village if, in the future, a group is organized to study deer control in municipalities. Dick Putnam may be interested in becoming a member of the Joint Youth Board. Walter Lynn has accepted the position of Commissioner to Bolton Point. -Mayor attended workshop on Adult Entertainment on February 26 at the Holiday Inn and gave a brief summary of what had been discussed. He said the Town of Ithaca is in the process of studying the issue and the Village will review their findings with a view toward incorporating the Town's study (crime rates, property values as affected by adult entertainment locations) as a basis for a Village ordinance. - Letters from Villagers commenting on assistance they have received from DPW members above and beyond their job responsibilities, during recent winter weather events. - Letter from David Blanpied stating it would beautify the area of N. Triphammer Road if, during reconstruction, the service lines could be placed underground. Supt. Cross said that after looking into its feasibility, he learned that overhead power lines also service other parts of the Village. The Mayor will so inform Mr. Blanpied. While on the topic of lighting installation on N. Triphammer Road, Supt. Cross asked the Board to decide how much light they want and how they wish to pay for it. He will present some cost figures at the next meeting. Supt. Cross presented his monthly report which is on file. Supt. Cross reported that the County, in conjunction with its recycling program, is considering reusing so- called, salvageable bulky trash collected from surrounding municipalities, i.e., furniture, applicances, bicycles, etc.- positive side, it will reduce the Village's wastestream. He will keep the Board apprised of the County's decisions. Minutes of regular meeting - 3%16%98 Ei 2 Supt. Cross reported that NYS regulations call for all underground storage tanks to be updated to code compliance sometime in this calendar year. The Express Mart is up to code but the tanks at Corners Auto Repair Service need to be updated, and the owner, Skip Morgan, is planning to do just that. Since a fire suppression system needs to be installed and the owner would like to place it underneath a canopy, the question arises as to whether'the Planning Board should give approval for such canopy or whether it is a matter for the Zoning Board of Appeals, in view of the fact that the service station is already at maximum lot coverage. It was the Board's consensus that since this is a safety issue and that further, the canopy is deemed to be an awning -type structure, it is subject to decision by the Planning Board under Site Plan Review section of the Ordinance. Mr. Morgan will be asked to appear before the Planning Board to make his request. Treasurer Silber distributed financial reports including a copy of the Draft Budget - all on file. The Treasurer reported that the Kendal assessment has been lowered by 15 million dollars which will be reflected in next year's budget, representing a 67. impact on the-tax base, but will have no impact on the 1998 -99 Fiscal Year's budget. Trustee Collyer asked that the Draft Budget,which represents a 32 increase, be reduced to 2%. Trustee Collyer also suggested'that a Fire Station plan be drawn up without delay. The Treasurer will submit a Tentative Budget in the next week or so. Motion by Trustee Fleming, seconded by Trustee Kira: RESOLUTION 4894 - APPROVE TRANSFERS VOTED to approve the following transfers as recommended by the Treasurer: FROM TO AMOUNT A1640.2 Central Garage Equipment A1640.42 Central Garage Supplies $1.000 A1640.2 Central Garage Equipment A1640.45 Central Garage Contr Expense 500 G8120.45 Sewer Lines Contr Expense , G8120.42 Sewer Lines Supplies 11000 Trustees Bisogni, Collyer, Fleming, Kira voted YES. Motion by Trustee Collyer, seconded by Trustee Fleming: VOTED to approve the Abstract of Warrants in the following amounts: General Fund: $28,443.42; Sewer Fund: $18,829.39; Water Fund: $61,567.61. Trustees Bisogni, Collyer, Fleming, Kira voted YES. Attorney Tyler had mailed copies in February to the Trustees and Mayor of a Proposed Summary of Findings on the Lake Source Cooling Project and recommended its adoption. Motion by Trustee Kira, seconded by Trustee Fleming: RESOLUTION 4895 - ACCEPT FINDINGS ON THE LAKE SOURCE COOLING PROJECT VOTED to accept the "Findings on the Lake Source Cooling Project" as it affects easement to be granted by the Village of Cayuga Heights to Cornell University over the Sewer Plant premises on East Shore Drive, and also, to authorize the Mayor to execute the Resolution that is appended to it. Copy to be attached to Minute Book. Trustees Bisogni, Collyer, Fleming, Kira voted YES. Re the SCLIWCJCapital Reserve Fund, Attorney Tyler reported he is awaiting Attorney Barney's final draft agreement and asked if there were any comments or concerns. A reminder by Attorney Tyler that the Moratorium relating to Cellular Towers expires on May 10. He will draft language for Board discussion at the April meeting. Fire Supt. Day presented his monthly report which has been placed on file. Supt. Day stated he would like to sell the 1987 Dodge pick -up and was asked to con- tact someone from the municipal auction service to find out what it is worth and "Minutes of regular meeting - 3/16/98 3 to proceed from there - either to advertise for its sale at this time or wait until the Fall auction. Treasurer Silber left the meeting. Police Chief Wall submitted his statistical report which has been filed. Motion by Trustee Fleming, seconded by Trustee Kira: RESOLUTION 4896 - INCREASE HOURLY RATE FOR LUANN NORMAN VOTED to increase the hourly rate of Luann Norman, part -time Police Clerk, after six months in that position, from $8.50 to $9.00. Trustees Bisogni, Collyer, Fleming, Kira voted YES. Motion by Trustee Fleming, seconded by Trustee Kira: RESOLUTION 4897 - AUTHORIZE CHIEF WALL TO PURCHASE TRAUMA KIT VOTED to authorize Chief Wall to purchase a trauma kit to be placed in the main, on -duty vehicle, at a cost not to exceed $400.00. Trustees Bisogni, Collyer, Fleming, Kira voted YES. Motion by Trustee Collyer, seconded by Trustee Kira: RESOLUTION 4898 - AUTHORIZE RENEWAL OF BC /BS CONTRACT FOR PERIOD OF TIME VOTED to renew the BC /BS Contract, Regionwide II coverage, at monthly premiums of $297.43 for Individual rate and $722.51 for Family rate, until such time-as a different, suitable carrier can be found. Trustees Bisogni, Collyer, Fleming, Kira voted YES. The Board set the date of the Organizational meeting for April 6, 1998 at 7:00 PM. Motion by Trustee Collyer, seconded by Trustee Fleming: RESOLUTION 4899 - SET PUBLIC HEARINGS FOR PROPOSED BUDGET AND PROPOSED LOCAL LAW U2 -1998 VOTED to hold a Public Hearing at 7:00 PM April 6, 1998 to consider the proposed 1998 -99 Budget and a Public Hearing at 7:25 PM to consider proposed Local Law A2 of 1998 entitled, "Establish Sewer Rates for 1998 -99 Fiscal Year. Trustees Bisogni, Collyer, Fleming, Kira voted YES. Motion by Trustee Collyer, seconded by Trustee Kira: RESOLUTION 4900 - REDUCE WATER AND SEWER UNITS FOR PROPERTY AT 4 HIGHLAND PARK ROAD VOTED to reduce the water and.sewer units from two to one, as requested by Mr. Carl L. King for his property known as 4 Highland Park Road and to inform him that he must apply for a permit to change it again to a two -unit dwelling, should he desire to do so at a future time. Trustees Bisogni,. Collyer, Fleming, Kira voted YES. Trustee Collyer moved and Trustee Fleming seconded to adjourn the meeting. Meeting adjourned at 10:50 PM Anne Krohto Clerk 1 1