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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPublic Hearing 8/15/19837/18/83 continued Engineer /ZO Rogers presented his report and it is on file in the Village Office. Ttustee Anderson presented the report of the Committee assigned to consider, the added benefit to Village employees of personal leave and also the need for I a policy statement regarding funeral leave. After discussion, the Board agreed to table the matter until the August Meeting. Meeting adjourned 10:30 p.m. Anne Krohto Clerk VILLAGE OF CAYUGA HEIGHTS - BOARD OF TRUSTEES MINUTES of a Public Hearing duly Published and posted held August 15, 1983 at 7:00 p.m. in the Village Hall to consider the adoption of a Local Law to amend and supersede Local Law No. 2 of::the Year 1982 entitles, "Traffic Control ". PRESENT: Mayor F. G. Marchem; Trustees David Allee, Ronald Anderson, James Bennett, David Pimentel, Jean Robinson; Attorney Roger Sovocool; Treasurer Gordon Wheeler; Engineer /ZO John Rogers; Police Chief Harlin Mc Ewen; Fire Chief Francis Miller. ABSENT: Trustee Shailer Philbrick. OTHERS PRESENT: Mr. & Mrs. 0. Rothaus, Mr. & Mrs. C. Hibbett, Mr. & Mrs . G. Mc Hugh, Nancy Zahler, Mary Grainger, Jeff Wetzler, Mike Schwartz, Sharon Petrillose, Mr. & Mrs. R. Schmitt. Mayor Marcham opened the Publiq Hearing and asked Chief Mc Even to read the proposed changes to the Traffic Control Ordinance as follows: SEction 7. Parking, Standing, and Stopping. b. Parking, Standing or Stopping in Designated Locations. (2) The parking of vehicles is hereby prohibited in any of the following locations: (y) On the South side of Oak Hill Road within the right -of -way line from the intersection of Triphammer Road West for 114 feet. (z) On the North side of Oak Hill Road within the right =of -way line from the intersection of Triphammer Road West for 103 feet. (aa) On the South side of White Park Road within the right -of -way line from the intersection of Triphammer Road West for 115 feet. (bb) On.. the North side of White Park Road within the right -of -way line from the intersection of Triphammer Road West for 137 feet. (cc) On the South and East side df Devon Road withinf- the right - of -way line from the intersection of Renshaw Road for 423 feet. (dd) On the North and West side of Devon Road within�;the right -of -way line from the intersection of Hanshaw Road West and South for 482 feet. Residents who will be affected by the No Parking zone on Devon Road presented a petition in favor of thd-A change. Ms. Rabinowitz was opposed. After discussion the Public Hearing was declared closed. MINUTES if a Public Hearing duly published and posted held August 15, 1983 at 7:15 P.M. in the Village Hall to consider the adoption of a Local Law to amend , and supersede Local Law No. 1 of the Year 1982 entitled, "Open Alcoholic :. Beverage Container Prohibition ". PRESENT: As above. ABSENT: As above. 8/15/83 8/15/83 continT'A tP OTHERS PRESENT: As above. Mayor Marcham opened the Public Hearing and asked Chief Mc Ewen to explain the ' proposed changes to the present law as follows: (copy inserted in minute book). Attorney Sovocool suggested the inclusion of the word "her" before "possession" in Section 3.b. There were no comments from the floor and the Public Hearing was declared closed. MINUTES of a regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Village of Cayuga Heights held August 15, 1983 immediately following the Public Hearings. PRESENT: As above. ABSENT: As above. OTHERS PRESENT: As above. Mayor Marcham called theLmeeting to order. Motion made by Trustee Bennett, seconded by Trustee Pimentel: VOTED to approve the minutes of a regular meeting held July 18, 1983 as previously furnished Trustees in Xerox form. Unanimously passed. Motion made by Trustee Robinson, seconded by Trustee Pimentel: ' VOTED to approve the Abstract of Audited Vouchers dated August 15, 1983 in the following amounts: General Fund - $15,520.17; Sewer Fund _ $20,892.71. Unanimously passed. Nancy Zahler, Director of the Tompkins County Youth Bureau, appeared before the Board to discuss in detail the options the Village has in using state aid funds for youth programs. In the past, the Village has waived its $3,000 in Division for Youth State Aid to the Town of Ithaca, Ms Zahler expressed a willingness to assist the Village in planning programs. She stated the Village has until December 31 to decide whether to either request /waive the funds or to put them in reserve for use sometime during the calendar year. Chief Mc Ewen recommended that the Village continue to waive the state aid to the Town, who contracts with the City of Ithaca to provide youth programs. The Board took no action. Jeff Wetzler and Mike Schwartz of Fred H. Thomas Associates presented plans for the proposed addition to be constructed between the Super Duper Market and Cosentini's at the Corners Community Center. Questions arose concerning possible changes in parking spaces, entrances and exits, accessibility for truck deliveries, etc. Motion made by Trustee Allee, seconded by Trustee Pimentel: RESOLUTION 3402 - APPROVE ZONING PERMIT APPLICATION FOR ADDITION AT CORNERS COMMUNITY CENTER ' VOTED that the Board of Trustees acting as Planning Board accepts the Development Master Plan dated 8/11/83 by Fred H. Thomas Associates for the proposed retail office building in the Corners Community Center and is satisfied that the building will conform to the provisions of the Village Zoning Ordinance, Section 4, Sub - section 2. Trustee Allee Voting Yes Trustee Pimentel Voting Yes Trustee Anderson Voting Yes Trustee Robinson Voting Yes Trustee Bennett Voting Yes r�* 8/15/83 8/15/83 continued Mayor Marcham read his report and placed it on file in the Village Office. Mayor Marcham read a letter from George Sperry, dated July 19, 1983, in which he requests payment by the Village of his auto repair bill of $76.97 for damages incurred while backing out of the driveway of Robert Parsons. He states that due to the high elevation of East Upland Road, the muffler and tailpipe of his car were totally destroyed. The Mayor is instructed to write Mr. Sperry telling him that the Village is not obligated to-pay the bill since it is the property owner "s responsibility to raise the level of his driveway. The Board considered once again the request on behalf of Cornell University regarding a change in the zoning -that would apply to 168 Pleasant Grove Road for use as a sorority house. Discussion arose concerning Cornell's future plans for the development of the buffer zone which was set aside as a residential area at the University's request. Motion made by Trustee Anderson, Seconded by Trustee Pimentel: RESOLUTION 3403 - BOARD DENIES CORNELL'S APPLICATION FOR CHANGE IN ZONING AT 168 PLEASANT GROVE RD. FOR USE AS SORORITY HOUSE VOTED to inform Cornell University that the Village Board does not accept their application for change in the zoning in the use of the property at 168 Pleasant Grove Road for a sorority house. Trustee Allee Voting Yes Trsutee Anderson Voting Yes Trustee Bennett Voting Yes Trustee Piemntel Voting Yes Trustee Robinson Voting Yes Mayor Marcham referred to a letter from Attorney Walsh concerning release of a right -of -way for the blow -off pipe on Sheldon Road. Motion made by Trustee Anderson, seconded by Trustee Pimentel: RESOLUTION 3404 - MAYOR AUTHORIZED TO SIGN RELEASE OF RIGHT OF WAY AND REAL PROPERTY TRANSFER GAINS TAX AFFIDAVIT VOTED to authorize the Mayor to sign the release of a right of way for the blow -off pipe on Sheldon Road and to sign also the real property transfer gains tax affidavit in connection thereof. Trustee Allee Voting Yes Trustee Anderson Voting Yes Trustee Bennett Voting Yes Trustee Pimentel Voting Yes Trustee Robinson Voting Yes The Mayor read a letter from Robert Kalter in which he raises a question regarding the legality of a recent bill for sewer charges for his new building at 410 East Upland Road. In reviewing that section of the Sewer REntal Ordinance on which the assessment for 8 sewer units was based and in view of the fact that there are, at present, no water consumption figures available on which to base an assessment, the Board agreed to charge Mr. Kalter for one unit for 1983 -84 year. After reviewing Mr. Edward Melby's application to the Tompkins County Assessment Dept. for correction of an error present in the 1983 Village Tax Roll, Trustees agreed a refund was due on the parcel in the amount of $7.58 based on results of an investigation by the Assessment Dept. of a 8/15/83 continued 14 7 new survey showing the parcel actually has 124.90 feet of frontage. Correction was made from:' land - $11,300; Total - $126,700 to: Land - $9,300; Total - $124,900. A uniform sick leave policu for Department of Public Works, Police Department and Clerk's Office was discussed again by the Board. Treasurer Wheeler was asked to investigate the cost of employee disability insurance. Engineer Rogers questioned several points in the personnel rules submitted by the Police Chief and in view of this, a policy for Public Works employees and Clerk's office was tabled. Attorney Sovocool suggested several changes in the Police Dept. Personnel Rules, a copy of which is attached to the official minute book. Motion made by TRustee Bennett, seconded by Trustee Pimentel: RESOLUTION 3405 - ADOPTION OF POLICE DEPARTMENT PERSONNEL RULES VOTED to adopt new rules for the Police Department concerning work schedules, regular and overtime compensation, leave time and other fringe benefits. These rules are effective as of June 1, 1983. Trustee Allee Voting Yes Trustee Pimentel Voting Yes Trustee Anderson Voting Yes TRustee Robinson Voting Yes Trustee Bennett Voting Yes Mayor Marcham stated he will write a letter to Villagers which will include statements concerning Village policy in relation to unit charges for water and sewer services, occupancy of houses in the Residence District, sidewalks, care of roadside property, refunds of taxes and other charges, etc. The letter will be attached to the upcoming issue of the Community Center!s newsletter. FIre Chief Miller presented his report and it is on file in the Village Office. Treasurer Wheeler stated that the Village version of the Annual Financial Report for the 1982 -83 fiscal year will be available for Board perusal at the SEptember meeting. The Treasurer was excused from the meeting at this time. Police Chief Mc Ewen presented his report and placed it on file in the Village Office. Motion made by Trustee Robinson, seconded by Trustee Pimentel: RESOLUTION 3406 - LOCAL LAW NO.1 of 1983 - OPEN ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTAINER PROHIBITION VOTED to adopt Local Law No. 1 of the Year 1983 entitled "Open Alcoholic Beverage Container Prohibition" which amends and supersedes Local Law No. 1 of the Year 1982. Trustee Allee Voting Yes Trustee Pimentel Voting Yes Trustee Anderson Voting Yes Trustee Robinson Voting Yes Trustee Bennett Voting Yes a *� Motion made by Trustee Pimentel, seconded by Trustee Allee: RESOLUTION 3407 - LOCAL LAW NO. 2 of 1983 - TRAFFIC CONTROL VOTED to adopt Local Law No. 2 of the Year 1983 entitled "Traffic Control" which amends and supersedes Local Law No. 2 of the Year 1982. Trustee Allee Voting Yes Trustee Pimentel Voting Yes Trustee Anderson Voting Yes Trustee Robinson Voting Yes Trustee Bennett Voting Yes 8/15/83 �zi ,, 8/15/83 continued Chief Mc Ewen received permission from the Board to interview prospective candidates on an informal basis and to include the Mayor when he is ready to recommend someone to fill the position of police officer which will be vacated soon by Officer Jackmin who will leave to take a position with the State Police. In regard to proposed sidewalk policy, the Attorney reported that the Village has the legal right to require property owners to pay entirely for the construction of sidewalks or the Village can bear all costs or a mixture of both. The Mayor is instructed to appoint a committee of two Trustees and the Engineer to study the entire sidewalk -issue and they will bring their recommendations to the Board in the near future. Engineer Rogers gave his report and it is on file in the Village office. Engineer Rogers called to the Board's attention the fact that Mr, Kenneth Morusty of 2112 North Triphammer Road is still in violation of the Zoning and Sewer Ordinances and no action has yet been taken. Attorney Sovocool stated he will begin court proceedings immediately. Motion made by Trustee Pimentel, seconded by Trustee Bennett: RESOLUTION 3408 - AUTHORIZE PURCHASE OF HOT WATER TANK WASHER VOTED to authorize the engineer to purchase a used high pressure, hot water tank washer in the amount of $1200. Trustee Allee Voting Yes Trustee Pimentel Voting Yes Trustee Anderson Voting Yes Trustee Robinson Voting Yes Trustee Bennett Voting Yes Engineer Rogers was instructed to secure proposals from at least three engineering firms for the purpose of preparing plans and specifications for the installation of the belt filter press at the sewage treatment plant. Zoning Officer Rogers reported that the Richard Palmer property at 206 Oak Hil Road is in violation of the Zoning Ordinance for number of occupants. Attorney Sovocool stated he will contact Attorney Henry Theisen to ask to review the tenants' leases. Motion made by Trustee Pimentel, seconded by Trustee Anderson: RESOLUTION 3409 - CONFIRM APPROVAL OF MOTOROLA BILL FOR FIRE DEPT. VOTED to confirm approval of Motorola bill - F.D.Equip. A3410.2 in the amount of $1635.90 - invoice dated 6/10/83 not submitted in time to be paid at August meeting. Trustee Allee Voting Yes Trustee Pimentel Voting Yes Trustee Anderson Voting Yes Trustee Robinson Voting Yes Trustee Bennett Voting Yes Motion made by Trustee Robinson, seconded by Trustee Pimentel: RESOLUTION 3410 - APPROVE REFUNDS VOTED to approve refunds as -follows: Hay $331.53; Agostini $53.57;••Olshan Trustee Allee Voting Yes Trustee Anderson Voting Yes Trustee Bennett Voting Yes Overpayment of water bills - $64.25. Trustee Pimentel Voting Yes Trustee Robinson Voting Yes * **