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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSpec Mtg. Minutes 4/26/1983; Reg Mtg. Minutes 5/16/1983; Spec Mtg. Minutes 5/31/19834/28/83 133 VILLAGE OF CAYUGA HEIGHTS -- BOARD OF TRUSTEES MINUTES of a Special Meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Village of Cayuga Heights held April 28, 1983 at 4 p.m. in the Village Hall. PRESENT: Mayor F.G. Marcham; Trustees David Allee, Ronald Anderson, James Bennett, Shailer Philbrick; Engineer/Z0 Uohn Rogers. The Mayor read to the Trustees the letter written by the Engineer and sent to them on the 18th of March 1983. The Mayor then invited the Engineer to say what he thought to be the range of his duties as Village Engineer and Zoning Officer and to state his views regarding the time that ought to be assigned to carrying out his duties. The Engineer spoke to this topic for half an hour and in the courst of this time answered questions that were put to him by the members of The Board. He withdrew at 5 p.m. The Board then considered in detail those aspects of the problem which it thought it could deal with immediately. That is to say, matters relating to salary and to the number of hours per week which should be allocated to the Engineer to carry out his responsibilities during the coming fiscal year. The Board postponed for further discussion questions relating to the precise nature of the Engineer's responsibilities and in particular the relationship between them and the duties of the DPW Foreman. The Board instnucted the Mayor to write to the Engineer to convey their thoughts about his compensation , hours of work and their views regarding his relationships with the Board in some major matters. Motion made by Trustee Anderson, seconded by Trustee Philbrick: RESOLUTION -3388 - ENGINEER /ZONING OFFICER SALARY AFFIXED TO APPENDED SALARY AND WAGE SCHEDULE OF 1983 -84 BUDGET VOTED resolved that the salary of the Engineer- Zoning 00ficer shall be for the fiscal year 198384, $11,000 and that he shall work for the Village for 18 =20 hours a week and that the Engineer shall be John B. Rogers. Trustee Allee Voting Yes Trustee Philbrick Voting Yes Trustee Anderson Voting Yes Trustee Bennett Voting Yes Meeting aBjourned 5:30 p.m. F.G.Marcham Mayor VILLAGE OF CAYUGA HEIGHTS -- BOARD OF TRUSTEES MINUTES of a regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Village of Cayuga Heights held May 169 1983 at 7:30.p.m. in the Village Hall. PRESENT: Deputy Mayor Ronald Anderson; Trustees David Allee, James Bennett, Shailer Philbrick, David Pimentel; Attorney Roger Sovocool; _Treasurer Gordon Wheeler; Engineer /ZO John Rogers; Police Chief Harlin Me Ewen; Fire Chief Francis Miller. ABSENT: Mayor F.G. Marcham; Trustee Jean Robinson. OTHERS PRESENT: Mr. S. Grossvogel. Motion made by Trustee Bennett, seconded by Trustee Allee: VOTED to approve the minutes of a Public Hearing and Organization meeting of April 4, 1983 and Special Meeting of A;ril 28, 1983 as previously furnished Trustees in Xerox form. Unanimously passed. 5/16/83 134 5116183 continued Motion made by Trustee Pimentel, seconded by Trustee Bennett: VOTED to approve the Abstract of Audited Vouchers dated May 16, 1983 in the following amounts: General Fund - $63,786.15; Sewer Fund - $19,82C.46 . Unanimously passed. *gat Deputy Mayor Anderson referred to a letter and financial report submitted by Mr. Martin Sheridan of American Community Cablevision. The Treasurer offered to review the report and will make comment at a future meeting. Deputy Mayor Anderson read excerpts of a letter from Senator Hugh Farley, Chairman for the Committee on Aging concerning proposed legislation which would mandate exclusion of Social Secutity benefits from the definition of "Income" for the purposes of the senior citizen-, fifty - percent real property tax exemption. In his letter, Senator Farley asks for advice and input from the local governments. Deputy Mayor Anderson suggested that perhaps pertinent data could be extracted from census reports concerning numbers of Village residents involved and will investigate. There was discussion concerning a letter from Neal Stamp in which he protests a recent water usage bill. Trustee Philbrick reported that the problem hopefully will be resolved at the next meeting of the Water Commission. A memo from the Tompkins County Youth Bureau concerning Village participation in the Summer Jobs Program was brought before the Board. ,Engineer Rogers was authorized to pursue this if he feels it is worthwhile. Fire Chief Miller presented his written report and placed it on file in the Village Office. , Treasurer Wheeler requested a fiscal year -end meeting ro approve last-minute bills. This is scheduled for.Tuebday, May-31, 1983 at 4 p'.m. Treasurer Wheeler reported that he had met with various insurance groups cones cerning Workmen's Compensation Insurance. After discussion it was his recommend- ation to continue this coverage with the Ithaca Agency and, in addition, to increase the general liability coverage from the current one million dollars to two million dollars. The Board was in agreement. Police Chief Me Even presented his written report and it is on file in the Village Office. Motion made by Trustee Bennett, seconded jay Trustee Plmentel: RESOLUTION 3389 - APPROVE TRANSFER OF LEASE FEE FOR EQUIPMENT IN BASEMENT TO POLICE EQUIPMENT ACCOUNT VOTED to authorize transfer of lease fee for the storage of equipment in the basement tof the Village Hall to the Police Equipment account for the purpose of a scanner. Trustee Allee Voting Yes Trustee Philbrick Voting Yes Trustee Bennett Voting Yes Trustee Pimentel Voting Yes � *r The Chief reported that the used police car has not k6t been sold. 5/16/83 5/16/83 continued 135 Chief Mc Ewen spole about the new special enforcement program for DWI which the County is initiating and awaiting approveal on in which Village Police Officers will be given the opportunity to work overtime and the County will reimburse the Village for time and a half plus fringe benefits. Chief Mc Ewen was authorized to participate in the program. Chief Mc Ewen spoke of a recent incident in which a group of boys visiting Ithaca from Canada damaged five mailboxes in the Village and in lieu of court appearances, they were required to pay a sum of $100 for damages. The Board instructed the Chief to prorate the remaining $50 back to the homeowners whose mailboxes were damaged. Motion made by Trustee Pimentel, seconded by Trustee Allee: RESOLUTION 3390 - CONFIRM LIST OF POLICE DEPARTMENT POSITIONS VOTED to confirm the following list of Police Department positions and submit the list to the Tompkins County Personnel Commissioner for the purpose of updating and correcting County Personnel Department records. Any other positions currently on file at the County Personnel Department for the Police Department are hereby abolished and should be deleted from the records: Motion made by Trustee Bennett, seconded by Trustee Philbrick: RESOLUTUIN 3391 - AUTHORIZE 14AYOR AND POLICE CHIEF TO INTERVIEW CANDIDATES FOR PART -TIME POSITIONS VOTED to authorize the Mayor and Police Chief to interview prospective candidates for part -time Police Officer positions and to hire additional part -time Police Officers within the positions, established in Resolution 3390. Trustee Allee Voting Yes Trustee Philbrick Voting Yes Trustee BEnnett Voting Yes Trustee Pimentel Voting Yes rr* Chief Mc Ewen announced that the annual banquet of the NYS Association of Chiefs of Police at which he willbe installed as President of that Association will be held August 3, 1983 in Henrietta, NY. He stated he would be happy to get the necessary information for anyone wishing to attend. Attorney Sovocool reported that an Official Order from the NYS Dept. of Transportation had been received by the Village indicating that they were abandoning and giving the Village title to two sections of roadway off Fleck Road. The Attorney has secured detailed maps showing exact boundaries of the parcels and these are on file in the Village Office. 1. Police Chief - Full Time (McEwen) 2. Police Sergeant - Full Time (Cooper) 3. Police Sergeant - Full Time (Wall) 4. Police Officer - Full Time (Vann) 5. Police Officer - Full Time (Lansing) 6. 7. Police Police Officer - Officer - Full Part Time Time (Jackmin) (Day) �. 8. Police Officer - Part Time (Barnes) 9. Police Officer - Part Time (Johnson) 10. Police Officer - Part Time (Vacant) 11. Police Officer - Part Time (Vacant) 12. Typist - Full Time (Potter) 13. Police Clerk - Part Time (Stone) Trustee Allee Voting Yes Trustee Philbrick Voting Yes Trustee Bennett Voting Yea Trustee Pimentel Voting Yes Motion made by Trustee Bennett, seconded by Trustee Philbrick: RESOLUTUIN 3391 - AUTHORIZE 14AYOR AND POLICE CHIEF TO INTERVIEW CANDIDATES FOR PART -TIME POSITIONS VOTED to authorize the Mayor and Police Chief to interview prospective candidates for part -time Police Officer positions and to hire additional part -time Police Officers within the positions, established in Resolution 3390. Trustee Allee Voting Yes Trustee Philbrick Voting Yes Trustee BEnnett Voting Yes Trustee Pimentel Voting Yes rr* Chief Mc Ewen announced that the annual banquet of the NYS Association of Chiefs of Police at which he willbe installed as President of that Association will be held August 3, 1983 in Henrietta, NY. He stated he would be happy to get the necessary information for anyone wishing to attend. Attorney Sovocool reported that an Official Order from the NYS Dept. of Transportation had been received by the Village indicating that they were abandoning and giving the Village title to two sections of roadway off Fleck Road. The Attorney has secured detailed maps showing exact boundaries of the parcels and these are on file in the Village Office. 5/16/83 continued Attorney Sovocool reported on the progress of negotiations with the JFJ Enterprises concerning their compliance with requirements as set forth in the permit issued to them on April 5, 1982. Motion made by Trustee Philbrick, seconded by Trustee Anderson: RESOLUTION 3392 - SPECIAL MEETING TO REVIEW JFJ ENTERPRISES PERMIT VOTED to hold a Special Meeting on Monday, June 6, 1983 at 7 P.M. in the Village Nall to review the permit issued to JFJ Enterprises on Apri1.5, 1982 to operate a Mobil Petroleum Pumping Facility and Mini -Mart and to determine whether or not the permit should be revoked. Trustee Allee Voting Yes Trustee Philbrick Voting Yes Trustee Bennett Voting Yes Trustee Pimentel Voting Yes In connection with the illegally constructed fourth living unit on the Morusty property on North Triphammer Road for which neither zoning nor sewer permits has been obtained, Attorney Sovocool stated he is urging Attorney Mulvey to appear before the Board of Trustees, acting as Planning Board, for permission to sub - divide the property into two lots. In the meantime, the Clerk is instructed to prepare a bill for sewer services, including penalty, to date. In the event that Attorney Mulvey chooses not to file for subdivision in the near future, the matter will be turned over to the Village Justice. Engineer Rogers gave his report and placed it on file in the Village Office. Engineer Rogers will obtain a second quotation for labor and materials costs in connection with the repair of a portion of the roof at the Sewage Treatment Plant. The Engineer hopes to have this figure available for the May 31 meeting . In connection with the relocation and reestablishment of the Southeast corner of the Village, the Engineer reported that if certain distance figures titre available;"from John O'Neil, the engineer who surveyed the East line of the Village 10+ years ago, R.L. Mac Dowell can then establish this Southeast corner for a fee of $600 to $700. As tbthe question of the reestablishment of the South line of the Village, the estimated cost would be $2000 to $3000. The Board agreed that the Village should not bear the entire cost and suggested negotiation with Cornell and adjoining municipalities in an effort to arrive at a mutual arrangement for cost sharing. Mr. Grossvogel of 398 Triphammer Road appeared before the Board to complain that the use by Cornell Ubiversity of an infant care center at 406 Triphammer Road would ruin their view on the north side of their property and further, that this use diminishes the value of their property. Mr. Rogers will meet with the Grosvogels and review the matter. Meeting adjourned 10 p.m. Anne Krohto Village Clerk VILLAGE OF CAYUGA HEIGHTS -- BOARD OF TRUSTEES MINUTES of a Special Meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Village of Cayuga Heights held May 31, 1983 at 4 p.m, in the Village Clerk's Office. PRESENT: Mayor F.G.Marcham; Trustees David Allee, Ronald Anderson, James Bennett, Shailer Philbrick; Treasurer Gordon..Wheeler; Engineer /ZO John Rogers. 5/16/83 and 5/31/83 0 i� 5/31/83 continued 137 ABSENT: Trustees Pimentel, Robinson. Motion made by Trustee Bennett, seconded by Trustee Anderson: VOTED TO approve the Abstract --of Audited Vouchers dated 5/31/83. Unanimously passed. Motion made by Trustee Bennett, seconded by Trustee Anderson: RESOLUTION 3389 - APPROVE TRANSFERS VOTED to approve transfers recommended by Treasurer Wheeler with the understanding that this is not a final list. Approved list dated 5/31/83 will be attached to the Minute Book. Trustee Allee Truustee Anderson On the question of Village that we could find employm to be at the same level as Voting Yes Trustee Bennett Voting Yes Voting Yes Trustee Philbrick Voting Yes *r* use of Youth Services summer help, the Engineer said :nt for about 4 persons, the conditions for employment last :.year. Motion made by Trustee Bennett, seconded by Trustee Philbrick: RESOLUTION 3390 - VILLAGE TO PARTICIPATE IN YOUTH BUREAU SUMMER JOB PROGRAM VOTED to authorize the Mayor to signify the Village's wish to participate in the Youth Bureau Summer Job Program at the same level as last year. Trustee Allee Voting Yes Trustee Bennett Voting Yes Trustee Anderson Voting Yes Trustee Philbrick Voting Yes Motion made by Trustee Anderson, seconded by Trustee Bennett: RESOLUTION 3391 - FIX SALARY RATE FOR ANN NEDROW. VOTED to fix the compensation of Ann Nedrow for the coming fiscal year at $5.25 /Hour. Trustee Allee Voting Yes Trustee Bennett Voting Yes Trustee Anderson Voting Yes Trustee Philbrick Voting Yes Motion made by Trustee Anderson, seconded by Trustee Philbrick: RESOLUTION 3392 - AUTHORIZE TREASURER TO ATTEND SEMINAR VOTED to authorize the Treasurer to attend a seminar on Insurance Management for Municipal Officials on June 14, 1983 in Buffalo, NY. Trustee Allee Voting Yes Trustee Bennett Voting Yes Trustee Anderson, Voting Yes Trustee Philbrick Voting Yes Meeting adjourned at 5 P.M. F.G.MARCHAM Mayor