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HomeMy WebLinkAboutReg Mtg. Minutes 1/21/2003Minutes of Regular Meeting January 21, 2003 Village or Cayuga Heights Board of Trustees Present: Deputy Mayor Antil, Trustees Collyer, Kusse, McNeil, Mount, Staley; Attorney Laurie Johnston, Fire Chief Pique, Police Chief Lansing, Treasurer Silber. Absent: Mayor Lynn, Supt. Cross, Attorney Tyler Others: Jack Rogers, Steve Phillips The meeting was called to order at 7:10 by Deputy Mayor Antil. The Deputy Mayor asked if anyone in the audience wished to speak at Privilege of the Floor. Jack Rogers asked to speak about a decision which he was awaiting on the placement of street lights on lower Remington Road. Since neither the Mayor nor Supt. Cross was present, Deputy Mayor Antil advised Mr. Rogers that she would have someone address the situation upon their return to the office. Approval of the Minutes. The minutes of the meeting of December 16 were previously distributed. MOTION by Trustee Collyer VOTED to accept the minutes as presented. Deputy Mayor Antil, Trustees Collyer, Kusse, McNeil, Mount voted YES. ***************************************** * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ** There was no report of the Mayor. *************************************** * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ** Police Chief Lansing presented his report, a copy of which is on file. The Chief advised the members of his Public Safety Committee that he wanted to set up a meeting for the first Tuesday in February in the Chief's office at the P.D Chief Lansing addressed the TCAT bus parking situation on the side of N. Triphammer Road. It was determined by the Chief and agreed to by the Mayor and the Board that there was no action to be taken regarding the bus driver parking his bus on the side of N. Triphammer Road when he was taking a lunch break. The bus was well off the road and was no danger to traffic or pedestrians. *************************************** * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ** Fire Chief Pique presented his report, a copy of which is on file. Chief Pique distributed the resume of Joe Lisi, who was nominated to fill the 41h Lieutenant position that was vacated when current members moved up in rank after the appointment of John Pique as Fire Chief. Chief Pique asked the Board for their approval on this appointment. MOTION by Trustee Mount VOTED to accept the appointment of Joe Lisi to 41" Lieutenant. Deputy Mayor Antii, Trustees Collyer, Kusse, Mount voted YES. Trustee McNeil abstained. Chief Pique reported on the recent structure fire on January 4 at 3:59 am on Tareyton Drive. There was discussion on the fire fighting job that CHFD performed and the Chief reiterated to the Board that all firefighters at the fire scene worked effectively and efficiently. The Chief also showed slides taken at the fire scene. The Board echoed the Chiefs sentiments on a job well done as everyone, including the residents of the property, mutual aid companies, and our firefighters went home with no injuries. MOTION by Trustee Collyer VOTED to commend the Cayuga Heights Fire Department for their firefighting efforts at Tareyton Drive and the follow up with the families. Deputy Mayor Antil, Trustees Collyer, Kusse, Mount voted YES. Trustee McNeil abstained. At this point, the Chief wanted to advise the Board that the Fire Company, in conjunction with the Northeast School P.T.A. was planning a pancake breakfast on Saturday, January 25 to raise money for the families affected by the fire. There was no report of the D.P.W. as Supt. Cross was not in attendance. Treasurer Silber presented his report, which is on file. Treasurer Silber wanted to comment on Jack Rogers' request for street lights on lower Remington Road. The lights would be a very substantial expense, and if the Board wishes to move on this request, the project would have to be included in the budget. Trustee Collyer then gave a brief history of the inception of lower Remington Road. At this point, Treasurer Silber called the Board's attention to the Budget Development packet that was distributed. He gave an overview of the budget cycle and process. He advised that the discretionary lines should stay fixed. The tax roll will be increased through re- assessment. Trustee Collyer asked about the Kendal assessment and about the Union contracts. There was discussion on both issues. Treasurer Silber brought up the subject of the Mayor's salary which has been frozen by choice by then Mayor Anderson when the salary hit $9,000. If the Board decides to raise the Mayor's salary, it needs to be voted on soon so that it can be included in the budget process for next year. The Board should take this matter under advisement. There were budget transfers as listed below. MOTION by Trustee Kusse Seconded by Trustee Collyer VOTED to pass Resolution 5095 approving the budget transfers as listed below. Deputy Mayor Antil, Trustees Collyer, Kusse, McNeil, Mount, Staley voted YES. A01410.200 Clerk Capital Equipment A01410.410 Clerk Contr Exp $1000 A01620.200 Vil hall Capital Equipment A01620.410 Vil hall Contr Exp $ 500 A01990.400 General Contingency A01640.200 Centr Garage Cap Eqpt $ 870 A01990.400 General Contingency A01640.410 Centr Garage Contr Exp $5,000 A01990.400 General Contingency A0180.200 Info Tech Eqpt $2,000 A01990.400 General Contingency A03120.440 Police Ins $ 980 A01990.400 General Contingency A05110.200 Street Eqpt $1,160 A01990.400 General Contingency A05142.200 Snow Cap Eqpt $2,180 A01990.400 Genera Contingency A05142.410 Snow Contr Exp $5,000 A01990.400 General Contingency A09060.810 Health InsNCH $ 600 F01990.400 Water Contingency F08350.200 Water Sys Cap Eqpt $2,180 G01990.400 Sewer Contingency G08120200 Sewer Cap Eqpt $2,190 G01990.400 Sewer Contingency G08130.460 Pretreat Contr Exp $ 500 The Abstract of Vouchers was presented. Treasurer Silber explained the line items "salary disbursement" on the abstract. MOTION by Trustees Collyer VOTED to pass Resolution 5096 to approve the Abstract of Vouchers as presented. Deputy Mayor Antil, Trustees Collyer, Kusse, Mount, McNeil and Staley voted YES. At this point, Deputy Mayor spoke about the upcoming election on March 18. There are 3 positions open on the Board. Ann Antil, Frank Collyer and Roy Staley are running for those 3 positions. Anyone else who cares to run is welcome to obtain nominating positions and file them with the Board of Elections. The Clerk reported that a resident overpaid his Bolton Point water bill by a sizeable amount and is requesting a reimbursement. MOTION by Trustee Collyer VOTED to reimburse David Powers of 115 East Upland Road an overpayment of water in the amount of $216.91. Deputy Mayor Antil, Trustees Collyer, Kusse, Mount, McNeil and Staley voted YES. Trustee Collycr distributed to the Board a copy of an article on deer in the Township of Princeton, New Jersey. It was suggested that Mayor Lynn invite someone from the deer committee to speak at an upcoming Board meeting to present an update of the deer project. Motion by Trustee McNeil VOTED to adjourn at 8:45 pm. Deputy Mayor Antil, Trustees Collyer, Kusse, McNeil, Mount, Staley voted YES. Respectfully submitted, Norma Manning Village Clerk