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HomeMy WebLinkAboutReg Mtg. Minutes 7/15/2002Minutes of Regular Meeting July 15, 2002 Village of Cayuga Heights Board of Trustees Present: Mayor Lynn, Trustees Antil, Collyer, Kusse and McNeil, Laurie Johnston, sitting in for Attorney Tyler, Treasurer Silber, Supt. of PW Cross, Police Chief Lansing, Fire Supt. Randall Absent: Trustees Dunning and Mount Others: Kay Newman, Jack Rogers, Ed Quick, former Mayor Ron Anderson ***************************************** * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ** At 7:00 P.M. Mayor Lynn opened the meeting to the Public Hearing on the proposed New York State Retirement Incentive Program. Treasurer Silber gave an overview of the proposed program. Treasurer Silber explained that the following individual's positions were eligible: Mike Zona, Ed Quick, Beverly Besemer and Jean Eaton. Ed Quick asked how his benefits would be affected if he decided to take advantage of this incentive. Treasurer Silber reported that the benefits would be the same as any retiree if he /she were to retire under this program. There being no further discussion from those in attendance, Mayor Lynn closed the public hearing at 7:16pm. The next order of business was privilege of the floor. Jack Rogers asked the Board to consider installing street lights along Remington Road from N. Sunset Drive to East Shore Drive. Mayor Lynn asked Supt. Cross to inquire about the cost to the Village to install electricity along that portion of the Village. Presently there is no electricity on the street and no utility poles. Telephone lines are underground. Mr. Roger's interest in this stretch of road is partly due to the fact that he owns 9 building lots on that road, but also it is the only road in the Village without lights, and is an entrance into the Village used greatly by I.H.S. students. Remington Road has been a Village road since 1956. Ron Anderson presented a report on the Transportation Council. He is the Village's representative to Tompkins County Metropolitan Planning for Transportation. The Council, an example of intermunicipal cooperation, began as a joint effort of metropolitan areas of at least 50,000 people. There was some question at the end of the year 2000 if the County still had 50,000 people, but the 2000 census confirmed that it does. (The Village of Cayuga Heights will use the revised census count towards committees of this nature.) The N.E. SubArea Transportation Program is part of the Transportation Council. This program deals with the perimeter route around the Northeast area. Other projects being discussed are the freight movement study and bus routes around the County. Mayor Anderson will keep the Board apprised of his work on this Council. Mayor Lynn thanked both Jack Rogers for his time and Mayor Ron Anderson for his time and information presented. There were no corrections to the minutes of the June 17, 2002 meeting. Motion by Trustee McNeil VOTED to approve the Minutes of the June 17, 2002 Board of Trustees Meeting. Trustees Antil, Kusse, Collyer, and McNeil voted YES. Clerk Manning addressed a request for a change in the May 20 minutes. The change was duly noted but not passed. . Mayor Lynn reported that he received information on the following communications, which are available for review in his office. Tompkins County Government Operations Committee — Agenda TOAD, Tompkins Co. Area Development NYS Waterfront Re- Discovery Awards announcement 26`h District Emergency Preparedness Soil & Water Conservation News — (Tompkins County and Chesapeake Bay similarities. Tompkins County Water Resources Council Reports • Draft Water Quality Strategy • WRC Annual Report - Empire State Opportunity Fund "Main Street New York" - Tompkins County Youth Bureau - $250,000 budget cut - Request for Northeast Unit of Senior Citizens Council - Bolton Point — Conclude discussions on the City regarding joining. Police Chief Lansing presented his report, which is on file, and requested an Executive Session to discuss a personnel issue. Fire Supt. Randall presented his report, which is on file. Trustee Collyer asked why there weren't any calls to Kendal during the month. It was explained that the N. Triphammer address on the report could include all Kendal calls. Mayor Lynn asked if the Fire Dept. produces a yearly summary of fire calls. Fire Supt. Randall said that former Supt. Day is producing one for last year. Supt. Randall distributed a drawing of the proposed sign for the front of the Fire Department submitted by Mitchell -Ross. 2 Superintendent of Public Works Cross presented his report, which is on file. Supt. Cross requested approval to purchase a new rubber tired wheel loader to improve the efficiency of the operation at the DPW yard and on job sites. This unit will replace one of the two backhoe /loaders are currently utilized for the same functions. The current 2002 -03 budget was prepared with this equipment included. The New York State Office of General Services has a current contract with Five Star Equipment to supply loaders to government agencies at a bid price. Motion by Trustee Antil VOTED to authorize the Superintendent of Public Works to purchase a new 2002 Deere TC54H Wheel Loader and attachments from Five Star Equipment for $84,487. Trustees Antil, Kusse, Collyer, and McNeil voted YES. The DPW is also seeking to replace the sidewalk plow that broke down at the end of the last winter season. The DPW also needs to upgrade the lawn mower equipment to meet the new OSHA safety standards. Supt. Cross is asking the Board to approve the purchase of a John Deere 4100 tractor to replace both pieces of equipment. The Dryden DPW is currently using this same equipment and is satisfied with its performance. NYSOGS has a current contract with John Deere to sell this unit to government agencies at a bid price, and replace for both the sidewalk plow and the lawn mower have been included in the budget for the 2002 -03 fiscal year. Motion by Trustee Antil VOTED to authorize the Superintendent of Public Works to purchase a new 2002 Deere 4100 tractor and attachments from Dryden Lawn & Recreation, the local John Deere dealer at a price of $11,303.55 subject to Supt. Cross' confirmation with Jeff Frisbie that it will accomplish /perform the job that the Village needs it to do. Trustees Antil, Kusse, Collyer, and McNeil voted YES. The Public Works Committee is continuing talk on modifications on the fence ordinance. W WTP — Lansing is reducing the amount of inflow and would like more sewer units in its place. Trustee Kusse inquired about the expansion of the Pyramid Mall, and if that is going to affect the Village at all. Supt. Cross said that there is no impact on us. Mayor Lynn, Supt. Cross and Trustee Collyer met with Cornell University regarding fire inspections at their fraternities /sororities in the Village. The meeting was very positive. The University will institute new methods in the fall to get the houses to cooperative. If there is no compliance on their part, the houses will be shut down. Supt. Cross has a drawing of the improvements to be made in front of Cornell University's Presidents house on Cayuga Park Road. Supt. Cross will issue a work permit for this work and explained to the Board that the Village will benefit from having this work done. Trustee Antil asked about the timeline on the removal of the "NYSEG" structure. Supt. Cross said that it will be removed before school commences. Information on the ongoing deer project was distributed. Attorney Tyler was not present. Treasurer Silber presented his report, which is on file. Treasurer Silber requested approval of the following resolutions: Motion by Trustee Collyer VOTED to approve Resolution #5085 authorizing an Electronic Funds Transfer Agreement with Tompkins Trust Company. Trustees Antil, Kusse, Collyer, and McNeil voted YES. Motion by Trustee Collyer VOTED to approve Resolution #5086 authorizing "bonding" funds to be claimed from the State of New York. Trustees Antil, Kusse, Collyer, and McNeil voted YES. Treasurer Silber asked for a resolution to make the following transfers: FROM TO A01990.4 General Contingency A03120.43 Police Insurance $900 Motion by Trustee Collyer VOTED to approve Resolution #5087 authorizing the above transfer. Trustees Antil, Kusse, Collyer, and McNeil voted YES. Treasurer Silber presented the Abstract of Vouchers for payment with the following addition: Add: NYS Justice Court Fund Jeff Silber Jeff Silber A00690 $3120.50 A3410.41 $ 78.65 A1680.41 $ 22.98 Motion by Trustee Collyer VOTED to approve Resolution #5088 authorizing the Abstract of Vouchers for payment. Trustees Antil, Kusse, Collyer, and McNeil voted YES. 0 A request was made by the Northeast Senior Citizens Unit for a donation of $1000. There were concerns about this and action was deferred. The Board discussed the Retirement Incentive proposal. Motion by Trustee Antil VOTED to move into Executive Session to discuss personnel matters relating to specific individuals at 9:18 pm. Trustees Antil, Kusse, Collyer, and McNeil voted YES. Motion by Trustee Antil VOTED to move out of Executive Session at 10:17 pm. Trustees Antil, Kusse, Collyer, and McNeil voted YES. Motion by Trustee Antil VOTED to adjourn the meeting at 10:18 pm. Norma Manning Clerk 5