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HomeMy WebLinkAboutReport of the Engineer Feb 1983J VILLAGE OF CAYUGA HEIGHTS REPORT OF THE ENGINEER FEBRUARY 1983 PERSONNEL After consulting with the Village Attorney, Stephen Roco was notified that he would receive 30 day maximum military leave with full pay, that it would not affect his vacation leave, and, that if he was to leave for regular reserve Army training during the same Village fiscal year, after having 30 days military leave with pay, he would not receive Village pay. The Public Works Committee met with the D.P.W. personnel to discuss possible personal days, holidays and other fringe benefits. Also discussed were suggestions, problems; and comments employees had concerning new proposed budget. Bob Tyrrell recommends, and the Engineer concurs, that Tim Dupuy be classified as a Motor Equipment Operator. His present rating is laborer and he has been with the Village 4 1/2 years. There are presently two MEO vacant line items. The Mayor, Engineer and Public Works Committee recommend to the Board of Trustees that the Village employees, other than the Police Department employees who are covered under a separate benefits policy, be granted three (3) personal days a year to be taken only if sick leave accumulation is available and to be charged against sick leave. The three (3) personal days must be taken in the Village fiscal year in which they are granted and do not accumulate. The policy to take effect June 1, 1983, and that for the year 1983 -84 three (3) personal days be granted. The Mayor, Engineer and Public Works Committee recommend to the Board of Trustees that the Village employees, other than Police Department employees, be granted an additional holiday for a total of 10 per year. Other municipalities in our area grant from 7 to 12 holidays per year, with an average of 10.43 days. It is recommended that the day after Thanksgiving be the additional day and that the new policy take effect June 1, 1983. If granted, it is planned that the trash collection crew would work on the Friday after Thanksgiving and that they would be given , in place, a floating holiday. The Engineer and the Public Works Committee further recommend that a Trustee Committee be appointed to review and revise the Village Personnel Handbook, which was written and adopted 2/14/69. STREETS The Village Attorney approved the letter drafted by the Engineer to Republic Steel on their bill for pipe arch culverts for North Triphammer Road that did not meet specifications. VILLAGE HALL It is recommended that surface preparation and painting of the interior of the Hall be put out for bid and the work be completed so that the cost can be paid out of the years budget. Because the floor refinishing was done the last time by a separate specialist and the job was both good and inexpensive, it is recommended that a quotation be obtained from him and if acceptable he be given the contract to recoat the hardwood floors. Engineer's Report - February 1983 -- - - - - -- -- Page 2 SNOW REMOVAL The request at the last Board meeting that Triphammer Road be kept clearer of ice and snow was relayed to Supervisor Tyrrell. Additional effort has been put on this road, North Triphammer Road, and Pleasant Grove Road (the main traffic roads). The new snow plow blade has been purchased and installed. The improvement and advantages of the new blade has been noted by the crew. SEWAGE TREATMENT PLANT The Engineer and Sewer Plant Operator Gleason met on Friday, January 21, 1983 with the Consulting Engineer for Morse Borg Warner and authorized the work to be accomplished in relation to Morse Borg Warners application for a sewer permit, and protection of the Village treatment plant. The Engineer has met with Bill Tompkins of Morse Borg Warner, inspected the new Administrative and Research Building, the sewer lines and plans and specifications. The Village has received a statement of the proposed chemicals to be $ischarged from this Research Area. This has been determined to be acceptable and a separate permit for the Administrative and Research Building can be issued. LAND A request to purchase the Village owned building lot on Forest Drive was received. The Village Attorney was allerted to review the records of a previous request. BUDGET The Engineer met with the Public Works Committee to review the 1983 -84 proposed P.W. budget. Requested changes were added and the budget was submitted to the Village Treasurer. REPORT OF THE ZONING OFFICER FEBRUARY 1983 During the past month there were no building permits or road opening permits issued. The Zoning Board of Appeals will meet on February 16 to hear a request from Edith Wanderstock for a variance to keep a carport that covers more than 12% of the property and is closer to the road than 25 feet. They will also hear a request for a variance from Reeder Gates to exceed the 12% land coverage ordinance for a proposed garage. Mobil "Stop IN Shop" has submitted additional information to be reviewed by the Mayor, Zoning Officer, and the Village Attorney and reported at the Board Meeting.