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HomeMy WebLinkAboutReg Mtg. Minutes 5/17/1982VILLAGE OF CAYUGA HEIGHTS BOARD OF TRUSTEES IF Jam- MINUTES.of a regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Village of Cayuga Heights held May 17, 1982 as 7:30 p.m. in the Village Hall. PRESENT: Deputy Mayor Ronald E. Anderson, Trustees David Allee, James Bennett, Shailer Philbrick, Jean Robinson; Attorney Sovocool; Treasurer Gordon Wheeler; Engineer /ZO John Rogers; Police Chief Harlin MCEwen; Fire Chief Francis Miller. ABSENT: Mayor F.G. Marcham, Trustee Pimentel. OTHERS PRESENT: Mary Call, John Homa, Ivar Jonson, Warren Buck, Mr. &-Mrs.'R. Schmitt. Deputy Mayor Anderson introduced Mary Call of the Tompkins County Board of Representatives who wish to bring to the Board's attention the fact that a vacancy still exists for Village representation on the Economic Advisory Board. She also referred to a recent resolution to be considered for adoption by the County concerning engineering studies relative to the disposal of septage and sludge. John Homa of 176 Pleasant Grove Rd. appeared before the Board to express his dissatisfaction concerning Board action taken at the April 1982 meeting, when permission was granted to Lagrand Chase to develop his lot #9 on Pleasant Grove Lane (Res. #3273). Mr. Homa states that if Mr. Chase is allowed to construct a house on this lot in accordance with the plan he submitted, his parcel which lies adjacent to it will become landlocked. Further, he alleged that this plan is not the same one Lagrand Chase filed at an earlier date which showed access to Mr. Home's parcel. Question arose concerning Village involvement in the controversy and the Village Attorney suggested that Mr. Homa provide the Board with a copy of the plan after both parties and their attorneys have come to an agreement. Mr. Ivar Jonson presented a sewer plan in connection with the development of his parcel which lies in the Village adjacent to Lisa Lane and requested preliminary approval for subdivision and approval to remove topsoil. Question arose concerning the procurement of an easement for sewer line across the Kubota property on Taxes Lane. The Attorney requested that a copy of the easement be placed on file in the Village Office. A decision on the naming of the road will be made at a later time. Motion made by Trustee Philbrick, seconded by Trustee Bennett: RESOLUTION 3285 - GRANT PERMISSION TO IVAR JONSON TO SUBDIVIDE PARCEL IN VILLAGE AND ALSO TO REMOVE TOPSOIL VOTED to grant permission to Ivar Jonson to subdivide his parcel located in the Village of Cayuga Heights adjacent to Lisa Lane into six building lots procided that gravity-sewage is furnished for every house and that sewage goes onto Texas Lane along the easement line as shown on the drawing dated May17, 1982, and further, permission is granted to remove topsoil in such a way as to provide for proper runoff of rainwater. Unanimously passed. Motion made by Trustee Philbrick, seconded by Trustee Bennett: VOTED to approve the minutes of a Public Hearing and the Organization Meeting dated April 5, 1982 as furnished Trustees in Xerox form. Unanimously passed. Motion made by Trustee Allee, seconded by Trustee Philbrick: VOTED to approve the Abstract of Audited Vouchers dated May 17, 1982 in the following amounts: General Fund - $70,358.00;Sewer Fund - $21,911.38. Unanimously passed. 86 Minutes of a regular meeting - May 17, 1982 page -2 Deputy Mayor Anderson announced that Nelson Greer has agreed to serve on the Transportation Commission and Chief Mcliwen will serve as alternate. The Village is still seeking a repre- sentative to the Economic Advisory Board and Northeast Transit Commission. Motion made by Trustee Philbrick, seconded by Trustee Allee: RESOLUTION 3286 - RENEWAL OF LEASE - 825 HANSHAW ROAD VOTED to authorizethe Mayor to execute a renewal of the rental lease with Warren Buck, 825 Hanshaw Road, at a rental fee of $250.00 per month, under the terms as stated in the present lease, to run for one year beginning June 1, 1982. Unanimously passed. In reporting on the upcoming activities of the Community Center, Trustee Allee announced that the annual meeting and Spring festival will be held on May 22. He called attention to a letter addressed to the tenants-of the Cayuga Heights Elementary School from Gary Lindenbaum dated May 12, 1982 in response to concerns they raised in a letter to him dated May 6, copies of which had been distributed to Board members. Trustee Allee spoke once again about the feasibility of, the Village sharing in the publication cost of the Community Centers newsletter. Chief McEwen referred to the newsletter as an excellent means of conveying-- ' information to Villagers concerning matters relating to his depart- ment but felt the Village should not share in its publication coat unless every Village resident received a copy. Deputy Mayor Anderson suggested that the matter by discussed again. at. aalater.time::-. Motion made by Trustee Robinson, seconded by Trustee Philbrick: RESOLUTION 3287 - APPROVE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE VILLAGE AND COMMUNITY CENTER VOTED to approve the agreement between the Village of Cayuga Heights and the Cayuga Heights Community Center subject to the Mayor's review and signature. Unanimously passed. * *x Fire Chief Miller presented his report and it is on file in the Village Office. Motion made by Trustee Robinson, seconded by Trustee Bennett: RESOLUTION 3288 - APPROVE FIRE DEPARTMENT APPOINTMENTS VOTED to approve the appointments of Officers of the Cayuga Heights Fire Department as offered by the Company, elected on April 6, 1982 for-one official year, and approved by the Cayuga Heights Fire Department Fire Council on April 8, 1982. These are as follows: Chief Engineer Francis Miller First Assistant Chief Engineer Edward Collins Second Assistant Chief Engineer W. Warren Buck Third Assistant Chief Engineer Daniel Rogers First Lieutenant Christian Boissonnas Second Lieutenant John Millier Third Lieutenant William Thompson Fourth Lieutneant Richard Vorhis Unanimously passed. Minutes of regular meeting - May 17, 1982 page 3 87 Motion made by Trustee Bennett, seconded by Trustee Allee: RESOLUTION 3289 - APPROVE TRANSFERS VOTED to approve transfers per attached copy in Minute Book. Unanimously passed. *a* Treasurer Wheeler reported having recently attended a program sponsored by State Comptroller Edward Regan and the Department of Audit and Control concerning a new program for Financial Management Systems for Local Governments, the essence of which is for municipalities to have a clear knowledge of what the total, true costs are for a particular program in the various departments in terms of benefits, salaries, overhead; debt service, etc. If the Village should decide to participate, he stated, computer comparisons with other similar Villages which are currently being tested, will be available at the end of summer. Police Chief McEwen presented his report and has placed it on file in the Village Office. Police Chief McEwen reported having attended a Northeast Transit Commission:meetin which dealt mainly with discussions concerning operation costs and future expectations of the system. He stated that NET, in a letter from Larry Fabbroni, is asking for the same contribution from the Village as was obligated since 1979. However, it was noted that the contract period is seven months so that NET may shift to twelve month contracts beginning January 1, 1983. Motion made by Trustee Bennett, seconded by Trustee,Allee: RESOLUTION 3290 - AUTHORIZE MAYOR TO EXECUTE CONTRACT WITH NET VOTED to authorize the Mayor to execute a contract with Northeast Transit for a contribution of $1,050.00 for a contract period of seven months - $300 of which will be for the summer contract and $750 for service from September through December, 1982. Unanimously passed. Chief McEwen advised the Board of a proposed 20.8% increase in the street lighting rate by NYSEG. A memo was distrituted to the Board for reference purposes showing street lighting rates prior to October, 1981 to present. Chief McEwen explained that the replacement of the old 2500 lumen incandescent lights with 3200 mercury vapor lights did save the Village a con- siderable amount of money. The Mayor is instructed to write a letter of protest to the Public Service Commission on the proposed increase. It was suggested that the Mayor also request the assistance of the NYS Conference of Mayors to protest this increase. Chief McEwen reported that in connection with an application from several fraternities for permission from the City of Ithaca to close Ridgewood Rd, for the purpose of holding a block party in September, 1982, at which beer will be dispensed, Mayor Shaw has assured him that he will issue no permit for the closing of a road which leads into the Village without informing the applicants that they must also apply to the Village of Cayuga Heights. Chief McEwen re- quested that the Village consider enacting an Open Container Law which he and the Attorney wi draft in preparation for a Public Hearing to be scheduled during the summer. Engineer Rogers have his report and it is on file in the Village Office. Discussion ensued following Engineer Roger's recommendation that the contract with the Gleason Environmental Processes -be renewed at a 10% increase in the present annual cost of $79,200, which has been in effect since June 1979. The Trustees agreed that since it has been quite some time since they met with Gary Gleason at the sewer plant to review the oper- ation with him, they would try to do so during the month of June. t �p Minutes of regular meeting - May 17, 1982 page 4 Motion made by Trustee Philbrick, seconded by Trustee Allee: RESOLUTION 3291 - AUTHORIZE 10% INCREASE IN SEWAGE TREATMENT PLANT CONTRACT VOTED to authorize renewal of the contract with Gleason Environmental Processes for oper ation and maintenance of the sewage treatment plant at a 10,% increase for an annual cost of $87,120, effective June 1, 1982. Of five Trustees present, four voted yes, Trustee Bennett voted no. Engineer Rogers advised the Board that numerous property owners are not trimming back their brush along Village right of way, causing obstruction along sidewalks and roadways. Under the terms of the Village Ordinance - section on bowing and Care of Property - the Engineer is instructed to notify the offenders by letter stating that if the work is not done within a reasonable time, it will be necessary to have the Village workforce do the trimming and charge the property owner. Engineer Rogers reported that the Sigma Chi Fraternity at 106 Cayuga Heights Road has been leasing their property for parties. Engineer Rogers is instructed to notify them that they are in violation of the Zoning Ordinance if they are using the property for other than fraternity purposes and they are also in violation in regard to providing . adequate parking facilities. Engineer Rogers reported that Richard MacDowell has completed his survey of the east line of the Village and has placed monuments at streets where they cross the east line. He stated further that the large Village map will be adjusted to reflect this new east line and that a copy will be sent to the Assessment Department so that the tax maps can be revised. Motion made by Trustee Allee, seconded by Trustee Bennett: RESOLUTION 3292 - APPOINT STEPHEN ROCO TO FULL TIME POSITION AS LABORER VOTED to authorize the appointment of Stephen Roco as a permanent, full -time laborer at a salary increase of 9 %, effective June 1, 1982. Unanimously passed. Engineer Rogers is instructed to draw up specifications and to advertise for bid for a tractor - mower. Meeting adjourned at 10:50 p.m. Anne Krohto Clerk 1