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HomeMy WebLinkAboutReg Mtg. Minutes 5/15/20003 Minutes of the Regular Meeting May 15, 2000 Village of Cayuga Heights Board of Trustees Present: Mayor Anderson, Trustees Kira, Dunning, Lynn, Kusse, Fleming, Attorney Tyler, Treasurer Silber, Supt. of PW Cross, Polices Chief Lansing, Fire Chief Evans, Clerk Kord. Absent: Trustee Meinhardt Others: Kay Newman, Bruce and Beth Ganum, David Corson, Richard Rhodes, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Mintz, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Gold, Dooley Kiefer, Don Hartill. Mayor Anderson called the meeting to order at 7:33 PM and opened the meeting to the Privilege of the Floor. Dooley Kiefer, Village representative to the County Board asked to address the Board about their priorities for watershed issues. The Cayuga Lake Management Intermunicipal Organization is compiling a watershed -wide consensus on a priority list of "top" issues to be addressed through the management plan. Ms. Kiefer asked that the Board get her a list of Village priorities by mid June. Mayor Anderson agreed to poll the Trustees and to provide her with such a list. Bruce Ganem, President of the Pleasant Grove Lane Resident's Association asked to speak to the Board with reference to previously discussed problems concerning dumping at the Village's Sheldon Rd. DPW facility. Mr. Ganem gave a brief history of the situation and asked Dr. Gold to speak. Dr. Gold's residence looks directly out to the Village "barn" facility and he expressed his dismay with the appearance of the slope and also concern for the destruction of existing trees and ground cover in the area. He asked that all dumping of foreign materials as well as wood chips be stopped and that a fence be constructed at the crest of the hill in order to prevent future dumping and to block the view of the DPW grounds. Dr. Gold offered to pay for the proposed fence. Dr. Rhodes, another resident, also objected to the use of debris in the fill used to form the access roadway in the area and noted that the adjacent cemetery is also dumping debris over the crest of the hill. Mr. Corson felt that the issue goes beyond the visual and is a matter of the environment and quality of life and showed photos of the area to the Board. Supt. of PW Cross responded to the resident's concerns by stating that indeed there has been foreign materials deposited on the site. This activity however has been occurring for 30 -40 years and at this time the facility is reaching it's limits and that an alternative site is needed. Mr. Cross has been aware of the problem and has been working on both a long term solution as well as a clean-up of the existing problem. Mr. Ganem suggested that the Cayuga Heights residents be informed through the Village Newsletter of alternative ways to recycle large items in order to eliminate some of the burden on the DPW site, urged Mr. Cross to find another site on which to dump, and to continue his efforts to clean up the existing site. There was also a brief discussion of the spotlights at the barn area and what could be done to prevent them from shining into the windows of the homes on Pleasant Grove Lane. Mr. Cross will address this issue. n Don Hartill, Mayor of the Village of Lansing informed die Board that the McDonald's Fast Food Restaurant at 2343 N. Triphammer Road would like to move across the street to 2350 N. Triphammer Road. The current location creates a traffic hazard. The existing restaurant pre- existed the current zoning regulations, and currently is a non - conforming use of the parcel. Presently the lot is allocated 7 sewer units and McDonald's would like to transfer 6 units to the new location. There was a discussion of the request, and the unique factual situation. Resolution 5196 - McDonald's Sewer Units Motion by Trustee Dunning, seconded by Trustee Kira, Whereas McDonald's Restaurant in the Village of Lansing operates presently a fast -food restaurant at 2343 N. Triphammer Rd. (tax parcel #47.1 -3 -5) to which parcel is allocated 7 sewer units, and Whereas, said property is non - conforming as now zoned, being zoned as commercial, light traffic, (Professional offices and similar low intensity establishments) Whereas McDonald's is moving to a new location in the Village of Lansing at 2350 N. Triphammer Rd. (tax parcel #47.1 -1 -17.8) which is zoned for restaurant use but requires 6 sewer units at the new location, and Whereas, the Village of Lansing has represented that the sewer unit requirements for the old McDonald's location for future use as zoned will not exceed 2 units, Now therefore, Resolved That the Village of Cayuga Heights consents that 5 units of the old location (2343 N. Triphammer Rd.) be transferred to the new location (2350 N. Triphammer Rd.) on the conditions that (1) the "grandfather" rights of the old non - conforming use parcel be irrevocably waived and surrendered, and (2) the Village of Lansing assign the additional one sewer unit needed for the new location from its reserve of unallocated units, with the result that the old location will retain 2 sewer units for future development of that parcel in conformance with the present zoning classification (commercial, light traffic) hereafter. Trustees Kira, Kusse, Dunning and Lynn voted YES. Attorney Tyler asked to enter Executive Session. Resolution 5197 - Enter Executive Session Motion by Trustee Kusse, seconded by Trustee Kira, VOTED to enter Executive Session to discuss collective bargaining issues at 9:15 PM. Trustees, Kira, Kusse, Dunning and Lynn voted YES. Motion by Trustee Dunning, seconded by Trustee Lynn Voted to move out of Executive Session at 10 PM. Trustees Kira, Kusse, Dunning, Lynn and Fleming voted YES. There was one correction to the minutes of the Organizational Meeting of April 3, 2000. On page one the word "execution" in the first paragraph should be changed to "expectation ". The minutes of the Special Meeting of March 17, 2000 are still in Draft form and were not approved. 2 } S Motion by Trustee Kira, seconded by Trustee Dunning VOTED to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting of March 20, 2000 and the Organizational Meeting of April 3, 2000, with correction. Trustees Fleming Kira, Kusse, Dunning and Lynn voted YES. The Mayor reported on the following: The contracts for the Firehouse Project were signed Friday, May 12, 2000 (all but the Electrical Contract). The Regional Planning Group met 5115100 and discussed the "Quality Communities Demonstration Program ". Mayor Anderson felt that the amount of the award is likely to be small and that the Village will need a consultant. The next meeting will be June 7, 2000 at the Village Hall at 8:30 AM. The Joint Sewer Committee will meet at 2:00 PM on 5/16/00 to discuss the Bond Act and Water Quality Improvement Projects. The Ithaca Tompkins County Transportation Council Policy Committee will meet at 2:00 PM 5/16/00 to report on the Request for Qualifications for a freight movement study which eventually may point to the need for a Northeast By -pass Corridor. The Town of Ithaca Planning Board will meet on 5/16/00 to consider the proposal to house the Village fire trucks at the Collins property at the corner of Hanshaw and Warren Roads. Next it will be presented to the Town of Ithaca Zoning Board of Appeals on 5/24/00. - The Local Government Leaders will meet on 5/24/00 to discuss the census effectiveness. - There will be a flag ceremony at the Ithaca Country Club celebrating 100 years of existence on 5/28/00. - Per Capita aid is up 5 %. - The Intermunicipal Agreement on Tompkins County Drug and Alcohol Consortium has been renewed. The rate for testing remains the same at $57.00 per test. - Mary Agnes Hamilton has completed her application to be the Village Representative on the Tompkins County Youth Board. She will serve a three year term. - Scott Hamilton of Christopher Lane, owner of Judd Falls Bowl -o- Drome, has indicated an interest in youth work. Mayor Anderson asked the Board if there was an objection to having Mr. Hamilton serve on the Joint Youth Council since he is not a resident of the Village although his residence is adjacent to the Village. The Board had no objection. Mayor Anderson noted that the lobby of the Village Hall has become unsightly with bags of garbage and recycling and asked is a concealing wall could be built. He also noted the need for additional bulletin board space. The New York State Office for Technology has written to indicate that electronic signatures will be legal and binding. Mayor Anderson asked that the DPW enforce the rules on uncovered garbage cans, and loose bags of garbage. And also to remind residents that the roadside N curb -lawns are their responsibility as per Village ordinances. He also asked the police to enforce the dog ordinance rules. - Mayor Anderson has had several complaints about the Town of Ithaca's Pressure Reducing Building on Kline Road. Residents felt that it was unsightly. - There has been a letter from the Village Clerk offering her resignation as of 7/15/00. Police Chief Lansing presented his report, which is on file, and reported on the following: - The mobile radar unit which was a gift of a Village resident has been very effective in reducing speeding cars in the Village. - He reminded Village residents to remove the keys from their cars to prevent theft. Fire Chief Evans presented his report, which is on file, and reported on the following: - The Fire Company has been very busy moving out of the fire house and into the Collins property. The trucks are temporarily being stored at various sites. Demolition will be starting on 5/16/00 at the firehouse. The asbestos removal is being taken care of by the contractor, ***************************************** * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ** Supt. of PW Cross presented his report, which is on file, and reported on the following: - Mr. Cross would like to contact a real estate professional to aid in finding an alternative site to the DPW site on Sheldon Rd. Don Hartill, Mayor of the Village of Lansing has indicated interest in finding a joint DPW site. - There was a brief discussion of the current road projects to be begun after June 1. Attorney Tyler reported on the following: - The Time -Warner Cable Service Contract is due for renewal. Resolution 5198 - Renew Time - Warner Contract Motion by Trustee Lynn, seconded by Trustee Dunning VOTED to extend the Village's participation in the cable service consortium contract with Time -Warner for 1 year, from 6/1/00 - 5/31/01. Trustees Fleming, Kira, Kusse, Dunning and Lynn voted YES. Treasurer Silber presented his report, which is on file and reported on the following: - The first $1 Million in bonds for the Firehouse Project will be issued on 5117/00. - Following up on research and data collection by the Police Chief, the Treasurer completed an on -line application for reimbursement for body armor (bulletproof vests) by the U.S. Dept. of Justice. We believe that we'll receive approximately $1,200 (50 %) of the cost sometime during the summer. - Treasure Silber expressed concern over a recent newspaper article which indicated that the Town of Lansing School Board was asking that a greater percentage of the sales tax revenue go toward education. He feels that the income is important to the Village. - There is no need for a meeting at the end of the month to pay end of fiscal year bills. The new accounting system can handle allotting the disbursement to the appropriate year. - There were a number of transfers. 4 �J I- I Resolution 5199 -Approve Transfers Motion by Trustee Lvnn, seconded bV Trustee Fleming, From To A01990.400 General Contin A01 1 10.100 Justice Pers Sery A01990.400 General Contin A01110.410 Justice Contr Ex A01325.200 Treasurer Eqpt A01325.410 Treas Contr Ex t28OO A01990400 General Contin A01410.410 Clerk Contr Ex A01420.400 Attorney Contr Ex A01990.400 General Contin en A01990.400 General Contin A01620.200 VH Equip 1,840 A01440.410 SPW Contr Exp A01640.410 Central Gar Contr 2,400 A01990.400 General Contin A01640.440 Central Gar Util 1,500 A01990.400 General Contin A03120.110 Pol Pers Serv-Sworn 25,000 A01990.400 General Contin A03120.200 Police Equip 710-0-0- A03120.410 Police Contr Exp A01990.400 General Contin 10,000 A03410.410 Fire Dept Contr Exp A03410.200 Fire Dept Equip 25_0_0_ A03410.410 Fire Dept Contr Exp A03410.490 Fire Dept Eqpt Maint 3,000 A05112.100 Ca pr Imp Pers Ser A05110.100 Streets Pers Ser. 10,000 A01990.400 General Contin A05142.100 Snow Pers Sery 230 A01990.400 General Contin A05142.410 Snow Contr Exp 230 A01990.400 I General Contin A05182.400 Str Li ht Co rExp 600 A08160.100 Refuse Pers Sery A01990.400 General Contin 25,000 A01990.400 General Contin A08160.410 Refuse Contr Exp 100 A01990.400 General Contin A08160.490 Refuse Eqpt Maint 300 F01990.400 Water Contin F08350.100 Water Sys Pers Sery 4,400 F01990.400 Water Contin F08350.200 Water Sys Eqpt 1,750 F01990.400 Water Contin F08350.410 Water Sys Contr Exp 2,000 F01990.400 Water Contin F08350.420 Water System SuppI 1 650 G01990.400 Sewer Contin G08120.100 Sewer Line Pers Svc 6,000 G01990.400 Sewer Contin G08120.200 Sewer line Eqpt 1,800 G01990.400 Sewer Contin 608120.410 Sewer Ln Contr Exp 4,000 G01990.400 Sewer Contin 608130.100 Sewer Plnt Pers Svc 400 G08130.200 Sewer Plant Eqpt G08130.410 Sewer Plnt Contr Svc 22,000 G08130.490 Sewer Plnt Eqpt Main 608130.410 Sewer Plnt Contr Svc 1-910-0-0- G01990.400 Sewer Contin G08130.410 Sewer Plnt Contr Svc 12,000 VOTED to approve transfers. Trustees Fleming, Kira, Kusse, Dunning and Lynn voted YES. There were three changes to the Abstract of Warrants. Page one under General Fund, the second payment of 802.36 should be eliminated as well as two items on page three. Both the first entry for Staples - $402.36, and the third entry for Staples - $420.04 should be eliminated. Motion by Trustee Lynn, seconded by Trustee Fleming, VOTED to approve Abstract of Warrants, as corrected, in the following amounts: Sewer Fund, $45,229.14; General Fund, $36,841.99; Capital Fund, $5,857.50; Water Fund, $2,850.73. Trustees, Fleming, Kira, Kusse, Dunning and Lynn voted YES. 7 i Clerk Kord reported on the following: Bolton Point has requested that the Village refund a credit on the water bill for the Heasley Estate. Resolution 5200 - Refund Heasley Credit Motion by Trustee Lynn, seconded by Trustee Dunning VOTED to refund a $40.37 credit for Bolton Point water to the Katherine Heasley Estate, 707 The Parkway, Account 0 -2446. Trustees, Fleming, Kira, Kusse, Dunning and Lynn voted YES. Mayor Anderson asked that the Board consider hiring a replacement for Clerk Kord. It was the consensus of the Board that Mayor Anderson form a committee to advertise the position and then to make recommendations to the Board. Motion by Trustee Dunning, seconded by Trustee Kira, VOTED to adjourn at 11:28 PM. Trustees Fleming, Kira, Kusse, Dunning, and Lynn voted YES. Elizabeth Kord Clerk [7 F1 i