HomeMy WebLinkAboutReg Mtg. Minutes 11/7/2002Minutes of Regular Meeting
November 7, 2002
Village of Cayuga Heights
Board of Trustees
Present: Mayor Lynn, Trustees Collyer, Kusse, McNeil and Mount, Attorney Tyler,
Supt. of PW Cross
Absent: Trustee Antil, Treasurer Silber
Others: Tom Doheny, Time Warner Cable, Mark Messier, Attorney for Charles Treman
Mayor Lynn re- opened continuation of the Public Hearing from the October 21, 2002
meeting on the Time Warner Franchise Renewal Agreement at 7:05 pm. Tom Doheny,
on behalf of Time Warner Cable, was present to answer the Board's questions. There
being no other members of the public present, the Mayor closed the Public Hearing at
7:05 pm.
The minutes of October 21 were presented. The email from Paul Curtis that is referred to
on page 1 was not attached to the minutes distributed. The Clerk will attach a copy of the
email.
Motion by Trustee Collyer
VOTED to approve the minutes of October 21 with the above addition.
Trustees Collyer, Kusse, McNeil and Mount voted YES.
Attorney Tyler distributed copies of the Franchise Agreement for Time Warner Cable and
opened the floor to the Trustees for discussion. There was much discussion on the
customer service aspect of Time Warner, as well as digital vs. analog service. There was
also discussion on the percentage figure amount of 3% on page 14 under Section 18 —
Franchise Fees. The 3% figure was discussed and adopted.
Motion by Trustee Collyer
VOTED to pass Resolution 5091 as attached.
Trustees Collyer, Kusse, McNeil and Mount voted YES.
Mayor Lynn reported that he had received a letter of resignation from Trustee Judy
Dunning.
Motion by Trustee Collyer
VOTED to authorize Mayor Lynn to send a letter to Trustee Dunning thanking her
for her years of service to the Village of Cayuga Heights.
Trustees Collyer, Kusse, McNeil and Mount voted YES.
A letter will by sent by the Mayor on behalf of the Trustees.
A question was raised about the upkeep of the garden in front of the Village Hall, which
previously was maintained by Judy Dunning. The Board will address the garden
maintenance in the near future.
Supt. Cross, acting in his capacity as Zoning Officer, presented the request by Charles E.
Treman, Jr. to pass Resolution 5092 and 5093 (attached) pertaining to the application of
Charles Treman, Jr's subdivision request. The request was made to the Board, acting in
their capacity as Planning Board, by Attorney Mark Masler of the Harris Beach firm on
behalf of Mr. Treman. The Board proceeded to review the potential environmental
impact of the request under the short form environmental assessment form submitted.
Motion by Trustee Collyer
Seconded by Trustee Kusse
VOTED to pass Resolution No. 5092 to make a Determination of Significance in
review of the SEQRA process for the Charles Treman, Jr. subdivision.
Whereas, Charles Treman, Jr. (Applicant) has filed an application to subdivide tax parcel
7 -4 -2 into two separate building lots, one of which is currently his residence, and
Whereas, the Village of Cayuga Heights (Village) Planning Board is the municipality
having jurisdiction to act as Lead Agency in review of said application, and
Whereas, the Village is responsible to review the potential environmental impacts of such
projects according to the NYS SEQRA Law, and
Whereas, the Village has determined that the application is an Unlisted Action according
to SEQRA Law NYCRR Section 617.6, and
Whereas, the Applicant has submitted a Short Environmental Assessment Form (SERF)
for Unlisted Actions Only, for consideration by the Village, and
Whereas, the Village has duly considered all of the potential environmental impacts as
identified by Part II — Impact Assessment of the SEAF, and
Now, Therefore the Board of Trustees, acting as the Planning Board, of the Village of
Cayuga Heights hereby makes the following determination(s):
Based on the review of the SEAF, the Village hereby declares that this project will have
no adverse environmental impact.
Trustees Collyer, Kusse, McNeil and Mount voted YES.
Motion by Trustee Kusse
Seconded by Trustee Collyer
VOTED to pass Resolution No.5093 approving the application of Charles Treman,
Jr.'s subdivision.
Whereas, Charles Treman, Jr. (Applicant) has filed an application to subdivide tax parcel
7 -4 -2 into two separate lots, one of which is currently his residence and the other to be a
buildable lot, which subdivides the existing parcel back into its two previously existing
component parcels (still noted on the Village's official map), and
Whereas, the Village of Cayuga Heights (Village) Planning Board is the municipality
having jurisdiction to approve said application, and
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Whereas, the Village has made a determination of no adverse environmental impacts
according to the NYS SEQRA Law, and
Whereas, the Village Zoning Officer has reviewed the proposed lot line for compliance
with all of the applicable zoning regulations such as minimum lot width/depth, front and
side /rear yard setbacks and lot coverage, and
Whereas, the Village is not required to conduct a public hearing for Minor Subdivisions
according to the Village Site Plan Review regulations, and
Now, Therefore the Board of Trustees, acting as the Planning Board, of the Village of
Cayuga Heights, hereby approves the above referenced application and authorizes the
Mayor to sign the plat map required to be filed at the County Clerk's Office.
Trustees Collyer, Kusse, McNeil and Mount voted YES.
Supt. Cross advised the Board to consider the letter he distributed at the last Board of
Trustees meeting regarding the extension of the Contract with Advantage Energy, Inc.
(MEGA) Municipal Electric & Gas Alliance.
Motion by Trustee McNeil
Seconded by Trustee Collyer
VOTED to pass Resolution #5094 authorizing the Mayor to execute and deliver to
Advantage Energy, Inc. an Extension Agreement dated October 21, 2002 as
attached.
Trustees Collyer, Kusse, McNeil and Mount voted YES.
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Motion by Trustee Mounts and Collyer
Seconded by Trustee Kusse
VOTED to adjourn the meeting at 8:15 pm.
Trustees Collyer, Kusse, McNeil and Mount voted YES.
Norma Manning
Clerk
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