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HomeMy WebLinkAboutReg Mtg. Minutes 1/18/199963 Minutes of Regular Meeting January IS, 1999 VILLAGE OF CAYUGA 11EIGHTS BOARD 010 TRUSTEES Minutes of a regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Village of Cayuga Heights, held January 18, 1999 at 7:30 PM in the Village Hall. PRESENT: Mayor Anderson; Trustees Fleming, Kira, Bisogni, Kussc, Mcinhardl, Collycr; Attorney Tyle; Trcasurer Silber; Supt. of P.W. Cross; Fire Supt. Day; Police Chief Lansing; Clerk Kord. ABSENT: None OTHERS: Kay Newman, Cyprian Wejnert. Mayor Anderson called the meeting to order, opening it to privilege of the Iloor. Thcrc were no requests to speak. .......................................... ............................... There were several minor corrections made to the minutes of the regular meeting of December 21, 1998. Motion by Trustee Fleming, seconded by Trustcc Kira: Voted to approve the minutes of the Regular meeting held December 21, 1998, previously furnished to Trustees in copy form, as amcndcd. Trustecs Flcnning, Kira, Bisogni, Kussc, Mcinhardt, Collycr voted YES. .......................................... ..............................I 'file Mayor Reported on the following: There was a congratulatory Idler from Walter Lynn re: the good work done on the N. Triphammer Road Project and especially the rearrangement of tic traffic pattern for south bound traffic at the Flanshaw Road intersection. He received a letter from Mrs. Wcncser of the Kendal Transportation Committee, who repeated their request for a crosswalk on N. Triphanuner Road at the south end of the first island.'I'here was a discussion of the merits of this and other possible crosswalks and it was decided that the Board would wait until spring to make a decision. Trustcc Collycr suggested that a pedestrian activated (lashing yellow light at the pedestrian sign would be helpful. The Village received notice of a proposed lawsuit on behalf of a Ms. Navalenko, a driver who had an accident on N.'friph:nnnncr Road during the road construction period.'I'he matter has been turned over to the Insurance Companies. Thcrc will be weekly meetings ol'the Integrated Water Systems at Bolton Point. It was discovered that Balton Point has only been charging a 20'A surcharge instead of 30"„ tin• the past year.'I'he new rate is now 50 %, however the base cost of water has decreased so the total costs will rcnnain approximately the same. It was suggested that the bills should rellect only the told cost instead ol'showing base water charge and surcharge. Kay Newman indicated he• desire to have the costs broken down on the hills. 'There was a letter from Mr. Pinnisi at 6341lighland Road, protesting his water charges and asking that his bill be waived.'fhc matter is under investigation and no action will be taken at this time. There will be a meeting of tlic Cayuga Lake WatcrShed Committee on Jan. 27, at 7:3011M at the Tompkins County Ext. 'file Ithaca Area Cable Consortium seal a questionnaire asking I'ar the places of Public Access — lhcy are the Village hall, Fire I louse, Cayuga I [eights School and Kendal. NYSEG seta Gas Emergency call list, which has been distributed, to the necessary departments. NYSDOT -SEQR gave full approval to Cornell Lake Source Cooling Plan. The Solid Waste I'ce was reduced to $48.00/lon on Jan.l, 1999 Cur disposal at the Seneca landfill. . Yaw's has purchased a truck to haul sludge. Thcre is a proposal pending, discussed at last month's meeting for land application of the Waste Water "Treatment Plant's sludge I'or additional cost savings. There was a discussion of the merits and problems of this n)clhod. The DEC requires a battery of tests quarterly and the Village is proposing to perform tests monthly. It was decided to wait for one more month for the results of a second sludge lest before reaching a decision. Letter from Laurie Johnston re: the PBA Wage &flours Claims. Local Government Leaders met Jan 14, 1999 and were introduced to T.C. Administrator Richard Erb from Kennebunk, Maine. The Village has received the Financial Report for 1997 -95 Goa) the Auditors. There will be a meeting to present the t' ORS from the Deer Study Questionnaire on Jail. 21, 1999 at 7:30 at the Cayuga I leighls School. Trustee Kusse noted that there have been sharpshooters hired in Maryland, just north of D.C. to thin the deer herd.1'rcasurer Silbc• rcportcd that the Ithaca Agency believed that the Deer Study Committee was covered wider the Village Errors and Omissions Insurance, but they are waiting for the confirmation in writing.'I'rcasurcr Silber has informed David Donner of the Deer Conmmiltce. .......................................... ..............................1 Superintendent of Public Works Cross gave his monthly report, which is on file, and reported on the following: He advertised for bid n Skid Slecr Loader and received 4 bids. The bids were opened on January 18, 1999. The lowest was from Lucas Cortland, Inc. lirr a Gehl Model SL56351)XT will) an optional Key Troller 201 KS totaling $20,600.00. Second lowest was Bobcat at $21,130.00. He will study the bids further in order to determine whether the Gehl Loader meets the specs, stipulated in the bid solicitation. RESOLUTION 4975 APPROVE PURCHASE OF SKID STEER LOADER Minion by Trustee Fleming, seconded by Trustee Kira Voted to approve purchase of the Gehl Model 81.5635DXT will) an optional "Key , 'l'roller" 201 KS fur a total ul'$20,600 if it meets the required speeilicalions.'fruslces Fleming, Kira, Bisogni, Kusse, Meinhardt, and Collye• voted YES. 1) M, R5 Because of dissalisfaction Willi Ilia new Ford backhoc, Supt. Cross is considering selling it in order to raise the necessary monies above that budgeted for a used (newer) John Deere unit. Supt. Cross asked for comment on a proposal to renovate an area of the allic of the ViIInge I tall to serve as an unoccupied record storage area. 'I'll iii Would require the construction ofa stairway from ilia current Engineer's office to the third Iloor as Well as other modifications. lie will bring contractor's estimates to the next meeting. Kay Newman asked how this project would impact on future changes to the Village I lall, bill it was fall that it would have no impact. Tile Waste Water'frcatncnt Plant has had difficulty cleaning and maintaining the digester chambers and have rented a high powered pump which works well. Since the cost of rcnlal is approx. $1,000 per month, and Ihcrc is $35,000 budgeted for sewer equipment, a public bid was produced for the purchase of diesel - driven, portable, dri- prime, pump. Them was 1 bid opened on January 18, 1999 from Godwin Pumps, for a Godwin Dri -Prime Model CD 100M 4" Diesel Pump Set at $18,900.00 with Fittings and Attachments at $950.00. If the Village purchases the pump then Godwin Pumps will cancel the rental cost for the previous month. RESOLUTION 4976— APPROVAL'rO PURCHASE DIESEL DRIVEN PUMP Motion by Trustee Fleming, seconded by Trustee Collycr, Voted to approve the purchase of a Godwin Dri -Prime Model CD I OOM 4" Diesel Pump Set for $18,900 Willi fittings and attachments for $950, totaling $19,850. TrLIStccs 17Icming, Kira, Eisogni, Kassa, Mcinhardl, and Collycr voted YES Operating permits are up for renewal for four businesses. Each of ilia businesses has written formal requests for renewal. Supt. Cross suggests that ilia expiration condition on ilia permits be changed as follows: Each permit shall terminate upon any change in ownership or change in nature of operation of the business, and the permit shall be subject to annual review by the Village. RESOLUTION 4977 — RENEWAL Oh OPERAI'ING PERMIT FOR.I.PS CAFE Motion by Trustee Kira, seconded by Truslce Fleming Voted to approve the operating permit for JJ's CaI16 with the addition ofa partner (daughter), ilia previously approved provision for outdoor seating, and ilia new termination clause with provision for annual review. Trustees, Fleming, Kira, Eisogni, Kussc, Mcinhardt, and Collycr voted YES. McSOI,IITION 4978 — RENEWAL OF OPERATING PERMIT FOR CORNER'S DELI Motion by'fruslce Kira, seconded by'I'ruslce Fleming, Voted to approve the operating permit tin• ilia Corner's Deli with ilia change in ownership from Lucille Missirian to Community Carriers Deli, file. with Samuel Sarkissian, Sr. President, ilia addition ol'2 microwaves and I electric oven for baking, and ilia: new lamination clause. Trustees, Fleming, Kira, Ilisogni, Kussc, Meinhm•dl, and Collyer voted YEN. 6F RESOLUTION 4979 — RENEWAL OF OPERATING PERMIT FOR CORNER'S AU'T'O REPAIR SERVICE Motion by Trustee Fleming, seconded by Trustee Kira, Voted to approve [lie operating permit for the Corner's Auto Repair Service with the new termination clause with provision for annual review, and with the further understanding that the underground tanks have been removed (per NYSDEC) and no new tanks /pumps have been installed, but that the operator wishes to retain the right to sell gas if he installs new tanks in the future. Trustees I- Icming, Kira, Bisogni, Kussc, Mcinhardt, and Collycr voted YES. RESOLUTION 4980 — RENEWAL Or OPERATING PERMIT TOR EXPRESS MART Motion by Trustee Fleming, seconded by'rrustee Kussc, Voted to approve the operating permit for the Express Mart (formerly known as Stop 'N Shop) owned by Petr -All Corp., with the new termination clause and provision for annual review.. Trustees Fleming, Kira, Bisogni, Kussc, Mcinhardt, and Collycr voted YES. ................ .................... .................. ............ , e Attorney Tyler reported that lie has not had a response as yet on the review that was requested on the Sexual Harassment Policy, therefore adoption of tile Policy will be delayed. He gave support for the regular and systematic testing of the Village sludge for land application. Iie also voiced his opinion that the buffer zone be retained between the Corner's Community Shopping Center and the Ciaschi land along East Upland Road.'T'he Mayor acknowledged that given the map (now recovered) that shows the location and dimensions of the buffer zone the matter is now clear. ........ ............................... a........................... Treasurer Silber made his monthly reports, which is on file, and reported on the following: Budget requests have been sent to the various DepDrIment Heads. The Board will need to ratify a clarification in the allocation of the finding of the North Triphammer Road Improvement Project. Borrowings which were originally scheduled during the 1998 fiscal year, will occur during the 1999 fiscal year. The project budget has been adjusted accordingly. 'Pile DPW have requested a paging system and capability for multiple phones.'I'his will require an All Mode Switch at a cost of $3,500. This will require a transfer from the Conlingency account to the Central Garage Equipmcnl account. RESOLUTION 4981 — APPROVE TRANSFERS Motion by'I'ruslce Fleming, seconded by Trustce Kira Voted to approve transfers: Prom: TO: Amount G1990.4 Sewer Contingency 68130 .47 'Pipping Fees 5,000