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HomeMy WebLinkAboutReg Mtg. Minutes 8/17/1998Minutes of Regular Meeting Page 1 of 4 Of August 17, 1998 4 O VILLAGE OF CAYUGA HEIGHTS BOARD OF TRUSTEES Minutes of a regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Village of Cayuga Heights, held August 17, 1998 at 7:30 PM in the Village Hall. PRESENT: Mayor Anderson; Trustees Bisogni, Collyer, Fleming, Kira, Kusse; Treasurer /Acting Clerk Silber; Supt. of P.W. Cross; Police Chief Wall; Fire Supt. Day. ABSENT: Trustees Meinhardt, Attorney Tyler. OTHERS: David Donner, Tim Mount, Elizabeth Mount, Kay Newman, Carol Schmitt, Ron Schmitt, Charlotte Shull, Mildren Staples, Richard Staples, Jerome VanBuren,. Mayor Anderson called the meeting to order, opening it to the privilege of the floor. Eric Pritz of 106 Brook Lane spoke to the issue of dumpster problems from 435 Wyckoff Avenue (letter attached). Requested that the odor problem be addressed and that a greenery buffer be established. Supt. Cross will look at the issue Village -wide, as well as work with Mr. Pritz, and report back to the Board. David Donner spoke on behalf of the ad hoc deer control group, offering to answer any questions the Trustees may have. Mayor Anderson referred to a letter sent to Chad Covey, a copy of which was sent to Mr. Donner on July 28, which asked that the DEC work with the committee. Richard Staples has requested a resolution from the Board, officially forming the committee. Motion by Trustee Fleming, seconded by Trustee Kira: RESOLUTION 4943 - FORM DEER STUDY COMMITTEE VOTED to appoint a Deer Study Committee to examine the deer over population problem and recommend appropriate action. Committee members are to be: David Donner, Fred Gouldin, Karen Jackson, Joe Moresco, Charlotte Shull, Dick Staples, Jerry VanBuren, LenWeinstein, and Susan Woodard. Trustees Bisogni, Collyer, Fleming, Kira and Kusse voted YES. With no further issues, the meeting resumed at 8:02. Motion by Trustee Kira, seconded by Trustee Fleming: VOTED to approve the minutes of the regular meeting held July 20, 1998, previously furnished to Trustees in copy form. Trustees Bisogni, Collyer, Fleming, Kira and Kusse voted YES. The Mayor reported on the following: -Deer Control and Dumpster Problems (already covered). -Visit by Patricia Walsh, NYS Asst. Secretary of State, and Kevin Millington from that office. Among other issues raised, Supt. Cross brought up the issue of Code Enforcement funds. Received a letter of thanks from them for our hospitality. 41 Minutes of Regular Meeting Page 2 of 4 Of August 17, 1998 - Materials from the Census Bureau to prepare for the 2000 count. Will receive paper list of addresses soon. -There was a favorable response from the Flood Hazard Mitigation Program. $1200 in local match funds approved (1/3 from the program). Several concerns exist. Contract needs to be done by the Village, and all work must be complete prior to reimbursement, indemnification and insurance requirements. All of the work is on private land. The feeling of the Board is that this is not an attractive proposition. -At last week's SCLIWC business meeting they considered a reduction in the wholesale water cost from $2.55 /100 gallons to $1.92/100 gallons. This will have an impact on the surcharge on water costs that supports the water system infrastructure. Current surcharge is 30 %, and it is likely that a 40% surcharge would be required. Even with an increase in the surcharge there would still be a reduction in the cost to the residents. -Also in that meeting, the City of Ithaca said they will get a proposal to SCLIWC in September. - SCLIWC was also in the news recently, as a result of an on- the -job fatality in a meter pit with an oxygen- deficient atmosphere: This has served as a wake -up call for many of the public works crews around the County. - Personnel shortage in the Public Works Department, due to retirements, medical leave, and seasonal vacations. - Letter from Ken Lansing to PHA members giving notice of resignation as PBA president due to supervisory responsibilities resulting from Chief Wall's retirement. -We are in receipt of a signed agreement from the Northeast Seniors' ' Unit. New address of the Senior Citizen's Council was noted. - Copier for Village Court has been provided by the Police Department. Present location is in the boardroom, as there is no space in the Court office. - Resident from North Triphammer Road stopped by to express safety concerns re trenches and island excavations along the road. - Ithaca - Tompkins County Transit Committee policy committee will meet tomorrow afternoon. Among the problem areas to be discussed will be the Community Corners intersection. - Twenty -three applications have been received for the position of Village Clerk. - Resolution of Appreciation for Chief Wall. Motion by Trustee Fleming, seconded by Trustee Collyer: RESOLUTION 4944 - APPRECIATION TO POLICE CHIEF DAVID WALL FOR THE MANY YEARS OF DEDICATED SERVICE TO THE VILLAGE OF CAYUGA HEIGHTS. Police activities in many forms have been a long established and highly valued facet of the total packet of village services provided to our residents. Dave has given exceptional leadership with hard work, long hours, meticulous attention to detail, and an understanding knowledge of legal issues. To this he adds the human touch - the ability to use common sense to work out useful and fair solutions to many matters brought before him without invoking the formalities of police procedure. Minutes of Regular Meeting Page 3 of 4 Q 2 Of August 17, 1998 For all of the above, and his thirteen years as our Police Chief, we are deeply grateful. We wish him well as he looks forward to a busy retirement. Trustees Bisogni, Collyer, Fleming, Kira and Kusse voted YES. Supt. of P.W. Cross submitted his monthly report, which is on file, and reported on the following: -North Triphammer project is within one week of schedule. Problems with detour. - Construction equipment theft. During a weekend evening, the Bobcat was taken from the North Triphammer project. This will be at least partially covered by insurance. -Park bench modifications. Landscape Architect will proceed with getting a contractor to do the modifications. rrr Fire Supt. Day submitted his monthly report, which is on file, and reported on the following: -July was a very busy month. Including the fire at Christopher Lane, and elevator rescue. -Sale of old utility vehicle. Received four offers ranging from $900- $3101. Motion by Trustee Fleming, seconded by Trustee Collyer: RESOLUTION 4945 -- AUTHORIZE SALE OF UTILITY VEHICLE VOTED to authorize Fire Supt. Day to sell the former utility vehicle 242 for $3101. Trustees Bisogni, Collyer, Fleming, Kira and Kusse voted YES. No report of the Attorney. ++r Treasurer Silber submitted his monthly report, which is on file, and reported on the following: - Response to computer bid. Three bids received. One was non - comforming, and was rejected. The two comforming bids were approximately $17,000 and $24,000. Motion by Trustee Fleming, seconded by Trustee Kira: RESOLUTION 4946- -AWARD COMPUTER BID TO DANICA COMPUTING, INC. VOTED to authorize the Treasurer to acquire computers from Danica Computing,.Inc, as described in the bid documents at a cost not to exceed $17,000. Trustees Bisogni, Collyer, Fleming, Kira and Kusse voted YES. Motion by Trustee Fleming, seconded by Trustee Bisogni: 4 3 / Minutes of Regular Meeting Page 4 of 4 Of August 17, 1998 VOTED to approve the Abstract of Warrants dated August 17, 1998 in the following amounts: General Fund: $65,160.94; Water Fund: $972.78; Sewer Fund: $33,815.26. Trustees Bisogni, Collyer, Fleming, Kira and Kusse voted YES. Also included in the above is a payment to DEC from account G8130.41 for $7,500 for the SPEDES permit. Police Chief Wall submitted his monthly report, a copy of which is on file, and reported on the following: - Bobcat theft. -North Triphammer detour and site safety. - Criminal arrests for July. - Letter of retirement. Motion by Trustee Fleming, seconded by Trustee Kira: RESOLUTION 4947 - ENTER EXECUTIVE SESSION VOTED to enter into Executive Session at 9:52 p.m. to discuss two personnel matters. Trustees Bisogni, Collyer, Fleming, Kira and Kusse voted YES. + +r The Board reconvened into regular session at 10:46 p.m. Motion by Trustee Collyer, seconded by Trustee Fleming: RESOLUTION 4948 - APPOINT SERGEANT, OFFICER -IN- CHARGE VOTED to appoint Ken Lansing as Sergeant, Officer -in- Charge, effective August 22, with a stipend and terms to be negotiated and approved in the next Board meeting. Trustees Bisogni, Collyer, Fleming, Kira and Kusse voted YES. Moved by Trustee Fleming, seconded by Trustee Collyer to adjourn the meeting. Adjournment - 10:48 p.m. Jeffrey Silber Acting Clerk I1 I �J 1