HomeMy WebLinkAboutReg Mtg. Minutes 9/20/2004Minutes of Regular Mecting
September 20, 2004
Village of Cayuga Heights
Board of Trustees
Present: Deputy Mayor Antil, Trustees Mount, McNeil, Staley and Collyer, Atty. Tyler, Fire
Supt. Tamborelle, Supv. Quick, Police Clucf Lansing, Clerk Manning.
Absent: Mayor Lynn, Trustee Tavelli, Supt. Cross, Treasurer Silber,
Others: Lala Kasimova, Li -I.S., Paula Bensadoun
At 7:00 pm, Deputy Mayor Antil called the meeting to order and asked fora motion to
approve the minutes of August 16. Certain minor corrections needed were noted.
Motion by Trustee Antil
Seconded by Trustee Collyer
Move to approve the minutes of August 16, 2004 with corrections on pages 3,
4, and 6.
Deputy Mayor Antil, Trustees Mount, McNeil, Staley and Collyer voted YES.
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Privilege of the Floor —
Attorney Tyler then reintroduced for the Board's approval a resolution from SCLIWC which
was deferred from the August Board Meeting authorizing die expenditure of funds to
construct a water tank and water mains on East Hill. An Amendment to the Agreement of
Intermunicipal Cooperation dated February 25, 1974 as amended thereafter from time to
time requires further amendment to carry out taus project. The matter had been introduced
in the presentation at the August 16, 2004 Trustee's meeting by Paul Tunison, Manager of
SCLIWC and materials reviewed since that time by each Trustee. A SEQR form was already
completed on this project.
Motion by Trustee Collyer
Seconded by Trustee McNeil
Move to authorize the Mayor to sign on behalf of the Village of Cayuga Heights the
Supplement to Agreement of Municipal Cooperation for Construction, Financing
and Operation of an Inter - Municipal Water Supply and Transmission System
relating to 2004 East Hill Tank and Water Main Project.
On roll call taken by the Clerk,
Deputy Mayor Antil, Trustees Mount, McNeil, Staley and Collyer voted YES.
Motion by Trustee Collyer
Seconded by Trustee McNeil
Move to pass Resolution #6099 dated August 16, 2004 authorizing
the construction of the Southern Cayuga Lake Intermunicipal Commission East Hill
Water Tank and water mains, authorizing the expenditure of funds for such purpose,
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authorizing the issuance and sale of joint and several serial bonds for a portion of the
costs of such project and authorizing execution of an amendment to the agreement
of municipal cooperation governing such water tank and water mains.
On roll call vote taken by the Clerk,
Deputy Mayor Anti], Trustees Mount, McNeil, Staley and Collyer voted YES.
Report of the Police Chief — Report is on file. The Trustees all commented on bow the
numbers have increased. Clvef Lansing agreed that since the Department is back to full
strength with its full-time staff, it has been a very active month. He has been working to fill
the part -time positions still open.
Chief Lansing then distributed resumes for the 2 part-time officers who were interviewed for
the 2 open part -time positions. The Chief asked the Board for its approval to hire these 2
candidates as soon as possible so that his roster is full once again.
Motion by Trustee Mount
Move to pass Resolution 6100 to approve the hiring of Richard Curtis as part -time
police officer for the Village of Cayuga Heights effective September 21, 2004.
Deputy Mayor Antil, Trustees Mount, McNeil, Staley and Collyer voted YES.
Motion by Trustee Mount
Move to pass Resolution 6101 to approve the hiring of Timothy Little as part -time
police officer for the Village of Cayuga Heights effective September 21, 2004.
Deputy Mayor Antil, Trustees Mount, McNeil, Staley and Collyer voted YES.
Chief Lansing has taken possession of the new police car, a 2004 Chevrolet Impala. He
asked the Board to approve selling the current marked car, a 2001 Ford Crown Victoria.
Motion by Trustee Collyer
Seconded by Trustee Staley
Move to authorize the Clerk to advertise the 2001 Ford Crown Victoria (Car 124) for
sale by public bid.
Deputy Mayor Antil, Trustees Mount, McNeil, Staley and Collyer voted YES.
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Report of the Fire Superintendent — Report distributed and on file.
Supt. Tamborelle reported that a group of firefighters would be heading to New York City
to run in the "Tunnel for the Towers Run' on Saturday, September 25th. The pancake
breakfast to raise money for this run was held on September 12, and was very successful.
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The new ladder truck is on schedule for delivery in early 2005.
Fourteen new recruits began their training at the Aire Department last week.
The County is working on a mutual aid plan for all the fire departments.
The fountain that is in front of the station was working again, but has encountered another
problem. Trustee Staley offered his help to try to get it up and running again.
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Report of Working Supervisor — Report distributed to the Trustees and is on file. Trustee
Collyer asked when Klinewoods would be finished. Supt. Quick said that hopefully in the
next few weeks.
Report of the Supt. of Public Works — Supt. Cross was absent. Attorney Tyler presented his
report.
With the onset of the joining of the Cayuga Heights and City WWT P's, it is necessary to
have uniform regulation of material coming through our plant and standardize pre - treatment
regulations with all the other Municipalities. Draft pre - treatment agreements have been
prepared by Susan Brock.
The Village needs to schedule a hearing at the October meeting to consider the fours draft
multi- jurisdictional pre - treatment agreements that have been proposed.
Motion by Trustee McNeil
Move to consider for execution four multi jurisdictional pre- treatment agreements
and authorize the Village Clerk to give due notice of a Public Hearing on the same to
be held at 7:00 P.M. on Monday, October 18, 2004.
Deputy Mayor Antil, Trustees Mount, McNeil, Staley and Collyer voted YES.
Report of the Attorney — Attorney Tyler reported that the Village has been approached by
Verizon Wireless to install a cellular tower in the Village and gave a brief overview of events
to date. Verizon met on August 31 with Brent Cross, Mayor Lynn, and Attorney Tyler to
discuss the need for a wireless telephone tower here. They presented two alternative sites
that will work technologically for them — our D.P.W. property on Sheldon Road, and the
existing NY Telephone building. Attorney Tyler discussed the pros and cons of each site.
Verizon will be at the October meeting to give a presentation on their ideas. A packet of
material will be distributed to the Trustees beforehand.
Regarding Parkway Place infrastructure project (water and sewer lines) — the Village has a
final agreement in hand ready for execution. We need to move on this project quickly
before winter sets in. Trustee Collyer asked about the price of the project and Attorney
Tyler said that Supt. Cross would have that answer.
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Motion by Trustee Staley
Motion to approve the execution by the Village in the person of the Mayor or Deputy
Mayor of the permanent easement with respect to the water and sewer lines in and
around Parkway Place, a private not public street.
Deputy Mayor Antil, Trustees Mount, McNeil, Staley and Collyer
In the absence of the Treasurer, Attorney Tyler presented a resolution for the Board to
consider allowing Treasurer Silber to sign the subscriber agreement for one of our new
insurers. He explained he hnd spoken to the Treasurer — the arrangement is in the nature of
a cooperative organized for the benefit of Municipalities.
Motion by Trustee Collycr
Seconded by Trustee Staley
Move to pass Resolution 6102 designating the Treasurer as Attomey -In -Fact to
Conduct Business with NYMIR.
WHEREAS the Village has selected the New York Municipal Insurance Reciprocal
( NYMIR) as a component of its insurance program;
And WHEREAS NYMIR has requested that the Village designates an Attomey -in-
Fact to act on its behalf for issues involving NYMIR:
And WHEREAS NYMIR requires the execution of a Subscriber Agreement;
And WHEREAS the Village Treasurer acts as the Village's Risk manager,
responsible for obtaining insurance coverage for the Village;
THEREFORE, it is hereby resolved that Jeffrey Silber, the Village Treasurer, with
the advice and consent of the Mayor or Deputy Mayor, is authorized to execute the
Subscriber Agreement and serve as Attorney -in -Fact in this regard.
Deputy Mayor Antil, Trustees Mount, McNeil, Staley and Collyer
The Abstract of Vouchers was presented by Clerk Manning.
Motion by Trustee Collyer
Seconded by Trustee Staley
Resolution 6103 approving the attached Abstract of Audited Vouchers dated
9/20/04 in the amount of $237,142.77, and instruct that the Treasurer make
payments thereon.
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Deputy Mayor Antil, Trustees Mount, McNeil, Staley and Collyer
Attorney Tyler gave a brief synopsis of a lawsuit against SCLINC (in 1979) and Wilkinson
which involved a roadway Cayuga Lake. Litigation has been revived suing all municipalities
and Bolton Point. T7hcrc is some question as to whether the suit is viable or not. There was
a signed stipulation. The Plaintiffs have agreed to a stay until November. All parties
involved will try to find a middle ground, to settle this ancient piece of litigation.
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Clerk Manning reported that she will be attending die NYCOM Conference from September
20 -23. Also, die Space Committee has received the three proposals and will be meeting to
prepare a recommendation to the Board at die October meeting.
Treasurer Silber arrived from his business trip and spent some time answering questions
about insurance and other items in his Abstract of Vouchers. A number of items were
cleared up.
Motion by Trustee Mount
Seconded by Trustee McNeil
Motion to adjourn the meeting at 9:00 p.m.
Deputy Mayor Antil, Trustees Mount, McNeil, Staley and Collyer
Respectfully Submitted,
Norma R. Manning
Clerk
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