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HomeMy WebLinkAboutReg Mtg. Minutes 12/16/2002Minutes of Regular Meeting December 16, 2002 Village of Cayuga Heights Board of Trustees Present: Mayor Lynn, Trustees Antil, Collyer, Kusse, McNeil, Mount, Staley; Attorney Tyler, Fire Chief Pique, Police Chief Lansing, Supt. Cross, Treasurer Silber. Absent: Clerk Manning Others: Vasily Khmelenko, Rita Schmidt, Ron Schmidt The meeting was called to order at 7:06 by Mayor Lynn. The Mayor stated that the Clerk is absent, and that the Treasurer will take the minutes. He asked if anyone wished the privilege of the floor, to which there was no response. Approval of the Minutes. The minutes of the meeting of November 18 were previously distributed. Supt. Cross requested that the term "Supt." be changed to "Zoning Officer" twice in the second section of page two above the Olver resolution. MOTION by Trustee Mount VOTED to accept the minutes as presented with the change proposed and the entry of resolution numbers Trustees Antil, Collyer, Kusse, McNeil, Mount voted YES. The Mayor presented his report. Pursuant to Section 3 -312 of the Village Law, the Mayor has appointed Roy E. Staley as a Trustee to fill the balance of Judith Dunning's term. Trustee Staley will serve on the Public Works Committee. Trustee Mount will move to the Public Safety Committee. Attorney Tyler administered the oath of office to Mr. Staley and notarized the appropriate documentation. A letter was read from long -term Village resident Sharon Pettrilose, who with her husband Bob recently moved to Elmira, reflecting fondly on their years in the Village. The Mayor discussed his response to the petition regarding certain road conditions from residents of Cayuga Park Rd. and Cayuga Park Circle. He requested that Supt. Cross inspect the road, and based on that information, some repairs will be done next summer. Upon advice from Chief Lansing he is not endorsing their request for a lower speed limit for the road. The Mayor stated that deer crossing signs are not appropriate for the street, as the entire Village is a deer crossing, and posting each crossing is not practical. The residents can purchase and install `Blind Driveway" signs at their own expense. If such signs are not on their property the Supt. of Public Works needs to be consulted. Police Chief Lansing presented his report, a copy of which is on file. Chief Lansing added that he has ordered the patrol car designated in this year's budget. He ordered an SUV given that the cost of a Dodge Durango 4x4 is only $900 more than a Ford Crown Victoria. He believes that this will prove to be a better use of funds due to higher resale value, greater safety, higher reliability of the SUV. Fire Chief Pique presented his report, a copy of which is on file. He elaborated on the necessary repairs for the ladder truck, now estimated at $4360, which have been scheduled for January. He distributed resumes of the Dept. officers, a copy of which are on file, and proposed that each officer move up one level in the hierarchy to fill the vacancy created when he was appointed chief. SPW Cross presented his report, a copy of which is on file. There was some discussion on the results of the year's street improvement plan, as documented in the written report. The Mayor and SPW mentioned that at some time in the future there will be a discussion on a change in strategy and methodology for road improvements. Outsourcing of capital improvements is an option that, while perhaps costing more than using Village labor, may provide other opportunities for the Village. ***++**+***+**+**+***+++++**+**+**+***+ + + * * + + + + + * + + * + * * + + + * + * * + + * + * + ++ Attorney Tyler presented a brief report. The Bond Resolution material will be sent to Bond Counsel shortly. He reviewed the previously- discussed (in executive session) issue of additional compensation for the Treasurer (for additional work performed on the Town fire contract) with NYCOM. They recommend that it be pursued as a budget item in April. Finally, there will be an effort to develop a prototype contract for the municipalities who are served by the VCH WWTP. All of the current contracts have expired, and with the upcoming capital projects we need to move toward having current documents. The Mayor, Treasurer, and SPW will work with the Attorney on this project. ++*+**++++++**+*+**+++*++******+*+**+** + * + * * * + * + * + + * * + * * + * * * + * * + * + * + +* Treasurer Silber stated that since the last meeting a payment for $70,000 was made to Christa Construction for work on the fire project. This payment, approved by Mitchell Ross Associates, was omitted from the November abstract due to late receipt of the voucher. The Treasurer stated that he is focusing on clearing up a final item from the recent audit field work. MOTION by Trustee Kusse VOTED to approve the Abstract of Vouchers as presented by the Treasurer. Trustees Anti], Collyer, Kusse, McNeil, Mount, Staley voted YES. The Mayor stated that the Clerk has arranged for the Fire Dept. personnel records to be moved to her custody. The Mayor mentioned that there will be a future special Board of Trustees meeting scheduled for a future date to discuss exclusively the issues surrounding the Waste Water Treatment Plant, intermunicipal collaboration, and potential future arrangements. MOTION by Trustees Collyer / Antil VOTED to approve the slate of fire dept. officers as presented. Trustees Antil, Collyer, Kusse, Mount, Staley voted YES. Trustee McNeil abstained. The Mayor stated that the Fire Supt. position will be filled soon, once certain procedures will be addressed and that it will be made effective with Chief Pique's appointment in November. MOTION by Trustee Antil VOTED to adjourn at 8:20 pm. Trustees Antil, Collyer, Kusse, McNeil, Mount, Staley voted YES. Respectfully submitted, Jeffrey Silber Treasurer for Norma Manning Village Clerk