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HomeMy WebLinkAboutReg Mtg. Minutes 11/17/1986MINUTES of special meeting 11/11/86 Trustee Anderson Voting Yes Trustee Bennett Voting Yes Trustee Camp Voting Yes Trustee Fleming Voting Yes Trustee Kira Voting Yes Trustee Pimentel Voting Yes The Trustees, with assistance from the Engineer, the Treasurer, the Attorney and the Mayor, discussed proposals for financing sidewalk replacement and restoration in the Old Village. Their discussion came into focus on the question of defining the sidewalks in the Old Village that might be excluded from the original plans and the means that might be used to inform residents of the Old Village regarding the attitude of the Trustees on this point. The Board decided that as a preliminary approach to residents of the Old Village there should be a map showing the areas where the Board proposed new sidewalks should be installed. The map would also make plain those areas where existing sidewalks would be re- moved. As a first step Trustee Camp agreed to draw such a map and the Board decided to distribute a map of this sort to each property owner in the Old Village. Adjourned 6:55 p.m. F.G. Marcham Mayor MINUTES of a regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Village of Cayuga Heights held November 17, 1986 at 7:30 p.m. in the Village Hall. PRESENT: Mayor F.G. Marcham; Trustees Anderson, Camp, Fleming, Kira, Pimentel; Attorney Sovocool; Treasurer Walker; Engineer /ZO Rogers; Police Chief Wall; Fire Chief Miller. ABSENT: Trustee Bennett. OTHERS PRESENT: Julian Abele, Bill Paleen, several Cornell University reps, Marilyn Grey, M/M Peter Nathanielsz, Tibby McLafferty, Kay Newman. Marilyn Grey, Executive Director of the Tompkins County Senior Citizens' Council, explained to the Board that the money received from the State through the County Office for the Aging for the Northeast program will not be available after March, 1987 and requested from the Village a replacement of this lost funding of approxi- mately $2,000. She noted that the results of a recent survey regarding the North- east Senior Citizens' Program showed a keen interest in the program by residents of the Village and also in the utilization of the Cayuga Heights Community Center for certain programs. Mrs. Nungezer, in response to Trustee Kira's statement that the Senior Citizens should be allowed the use of the Center at no rental charge, said that the Association had agreed to this at their last meeting. Trustee Kira stated she will investigate several other areas for possible sources of funds for the Northeast Serior Citizens' program. In connection with the proposed site plan for the Commons building on Jessup Road, Julian Abele and Cornell architect presented the information requested by the Board at its October meeting. Engineer Rogers raised the following points concerning the proposed plan: 1) the University's interpretation of the ordinance as to the method they used for measuring height of buildings; 2) dostance between buildings; 3) the installation, by the University , of the sidewalk along Pleasant Grove Road to which Julian Abele responded that a redesign for the sidewalk was being worked on and the sidewalk would be installed as soon as possible; 4) fire access (Fire Chief Miller said he was satisfied with the plan); 5) the absence on this most recent plan of a second pathway to be located to the northeast of the Townhouses and leading to parking Lot A. In connection with the latter, discussion followed concerning the question of safety and the issue will be reviewed by the Police rl L d. MINUTES of regular meeting 11/17/86 Chief, Bill Paleen and the cornell Department of Public Safety. Fire Chief Miller suggested, in anticipation of a potential problem concerning students parking in emergency lanes to unload their cars, that the University install "ten- minute" parking slots along Jessup Road for their convenience. The Board questioned whether the University planned further development of the land along Pleasant Grove Road and Bill Paleen responded he knew of no such plans. Motion by Trustee Pimentel, second by Trustee Camp: RESOLUTION 3762 - APPROVE SITE PLAN FOR COMMONS BUILDING ON JESSUP ROAD SUBJECT TO POLICE CHIEF APPROVAL VOTED to approve the site plan for the Commons Building in the Townhouse Complex on Jessup Road subject to the acceptance by the Police Chief of a program directed toward providing safety in the area to the north of the site. Unanimously passed. Trustee Anderson Voting Yes Trustee Camp Voting Yes Trustee Fleming Voting Yes Trustee Kira Voting Yes ' Trustee Pimentel Voting Yes The Board of Trustees, acting as a Planning Board, considered a proposal from Peter Nathanielsz to divide his property at 507 Cayuga Heights Road so as to establish a second building lot fronting on Cayuga Park Road that would have an average depth of 107' (150' required). Motion by Trustee Camp, second by Trustee Kira: RESOLUTION 3763 - DENY REQUEST BY NATHANIELSZ FOR DIVISION OF PROPERTY VOTED to deny the request of Peter Nathanielsz to divide his property at 507 Cayuga Heights Raod as he proposed. Unanimously passed. Trustee Anderson Voting Yes Trustee Camp Voting Yes Trustee Fleming Voting Yes Trustee Kira Voting Yes Trustee Pimentel Voting Yes Mayor Marcham called the regular meeting to order at 9 p.m. Motion by TRustee Pimentel, second by Trustee Kira: VOTED to approve the minutes of a regular meeting of October 20, 1986 as previously furnished Trustees in Xerox form with a correction per Trustee Kira as follows: "list of sponsors" should be changed to "list of sponsored groups" - page 4. Unanimously passed. Trustee Anderson Voting Yes Trustee Camp Voting Yes Trustee Fleming Voting Yes Trustee Kira Voting Yes Trustee Pimentel Voting Yes Moved by Trustee Pimentel, seconded by Trustee Fleming: VOTED to approve the List of Audited Vouchers dated 11/17/86 in the following 1619 MINUTES of a regular meeting 11/17/86 amounts: General Fund - $22,726.26; Sewer Fund - $14,737.32 and to add the invoice which is forthcoming, from F &J Contractors of the sidewalk work completed on Pleasant Grove Road (31,000). Unanimously passed. , Trustee Anderson Voting Yes Trustee Camp Voting Yes Trustee Fleming Voting Yes Trustee Kira Voting Yes Trustee Pimentel Voting Yes Mayor Marcham read his monthly report and placed it on file in the Village Office. The Mayor reported that he had turned over to the Treasurer, for his review and comment, Mr. Lindenbaum's response to his letter inquiring about costs for reopening the school. Mayor Marcham reported that he had received a letter from John Majeroni in which he stated that the Savage Farm project has been put aside for the time being. The Mayor asked Trustees to recommend, at the next meeting, persons to be considered for: replacement for George Gillespie as Chairman of Zoning Board of Appeals, the vacant position on the ZBA, one Trustee and two Villagers -at -large to serve on the Youth Commission. Fire Chief Miller presented his monthly report which has been placed on file. The Fire Chief reviewed briefly the bids which had been submitted for the refurbish- ing of tyhe Seagrave fire truck: Base bid - R.D. Murray, $36,845; Saulsbury, $69,818; Fire -Tech, $33,750 (with tank replacement - $37,915). Bid breakdown listed on Report. Motion by Trustee Pimentel, second by Trustee Camp: RESOLUTION 3764 - ACCEPT BID FOR REFURBISHING SEAGRAVE FIRE TRUCK VOTED to recommend to the Fire Council to accept the bid of Fire -Tech for the re- furbishing of the Seagrave fire truck at the bid price of $37,915. Unanimously passed. Trustee Anderson Voting Yes Trustee Camp Voting Yes Trustee Fleming Voting Yes Trustee Kira Voting Yes Trustee Pimentel Voting Yes Treasurer Walker presented the budget status report as of August 31st and re- viewed it briefly with the Board. The Attorney reported that he had examined: the amendment contained in the new lease agreement with the School District for the space occupied by the Community Center and explained that the amendment stipulates that the space must be used for so- called educational purposes. Motion by Trustee Kira, second by Trustee Fleming: , RESOLUTION 3765 - AUTHORIZE MAYOR TO SIGN LEASE AGREEMENT WITH SCHOOL DISTRICT 16 4. MINUTES of a regular meeting 11/17/86 VOTED to authorize the Mayor to execu School District which states that the ® being used for educational purposes. Trustee Anderson Voting Yes Trustee Fleming Voting Yes Trustee Pimentel Voting Yes to the new lease agreement with the Ithaca space occupied by the Community Center is Unanimously passed. Trustee Camp Voting Yes Trustee Kira Voting Yes The Attorney reported that the sewer contracts between the Village of Cayuga Heights and the Village of Lansing and also the Town of Lansing will be submitted for Board approval at the next meeting. In regard to the proposed Local Law regarding the Sign Ordinance, the Attorney hopes to have it before the Board at its December meeting. The Attorney reported that he had not contacted Michael King or his Attorney in connection with an agreement for the installation of a swale on Mr. King's property and asked if the Board felt that the $500 which the property owners are required to contribute toward the project should be collected before he proceeds. The Board agreed that Village forces should not enter upon the property until an agreement is in place and further, that the $500 should be in Village hands before work commences. The Mayor is instructed to write Mr. Valentino regarding these issues. As a point of information, the Attorney reported that the County and Town of ' Ithaca have been working on a further definition of "Family" and suggested that the Board may wish to take this up at a future time. Police Chief Wall presented his statistical report which is on file. Moved by Trustee Fleming, seconded by Trustee Anderson: RESOLUTION 3766 - PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER CHANGES TO'TRAFFIC CONTROL LOCAL LAW VOTED to schedule a Public Hearing prior to the December regular meeting at 7:00 pm to consider proposed changes to amend and supersede Local Law No. 2 of the Year 1983 entitled "TRaffic Control." Unanimously passed. Trustee Anderson Voting Yes Trustee Camp Voting Yes Trustee Fleming Voting Yes Trustee Kira Voting Yes Trustee Pimentel Voting Yes Mayor Marcham excused himself from the meeting prior to the discussion concerning a letter from Frank Hanshaw in which he states that the $46,173 he has expended to get adequate water pressure to the Lowell Place /Sheldon Road intersection should be borne by the Village. The Engineer stated he will investigate the facts and costs involved and report to the Board at the next meeting. The Mayor was colled back to the meeting. 1 Engineer /ZO Rogers presented his written report which is on file in the Village Office. The Engineer was asked to inquire of the Town as to the cost for their labor and equipment in connection with the sidewalk installation on Pleasant Grove Rd. Following discussion regarding the proposed Sewer Ordinance, it was agreed to hold a Public Hearing to consider its adoption on December 15, 7:15'p.m. and ��v MINUTES of Regular Meeting - 11/17/86 further, at the suggestion of the Attorney, to send notification and copies of the proposed ordinance to those municipalities with whom the Village has a sewer contract. Trustees Camp and Anderson submitted a map of the proposed sidewalk district in the Old Village which the Board agreed, after making several changes, to have duplicated and distributed to those property owners within the boundaries as shown on the map and accompanied by a letter explaning the details. Motion by Trustee Kira, second byTrustee Camp: RESOLUTION 3767 - APPROVE REFUNDS VOTED to approve refunds as follows for overpayment of water bills: Jozetta Srb - $128.43, John Burness - $45.44, Dr. Elliot Rubenstein - $27.04. Unanimously passed. Trustee Anderson Voting Yes Trustee Camp Voting Yes Trustee Fleming Voting Yes Trustee Kira Voting Yes Trustee Pimentel Voting Yes Meeting adjourned 11:25 p,m. Anne Krohto Clerk Minutes of a Public Hearing duly published and posted held December 15, 1986 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 1983 entitled "Traffic Control." PRESENT: Mayor F.G. Marcham: Trustees Anderson, Bennett, Camp, Fleming, Kira, Pimentel; Attorney Sovocool; Treasurer Walker; Engineer /ZO Rogers; Police Chief Wall; Fire Chief Miller. OTHERS PRESENT: Michael Valentino, Carol Schmitt, Kay Newman. Mayor Marcham opened the Public Hearing and asked Chief Wall to read the proposed changes to the Traffic Control Ordinance as follows: Section 5.d. STOP AND YIELD INTERSECTIONS. - Hazardous Intersections Designated. (j) Cayuga Park Road from the North at its intersection with Cayuga Park Circle. (k) Cayuga Park'Rodd,�from the Northwest at its intersection with West Upland Road. Section 7. PARKING, STANDING AND STOPPING. (b) (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 wayfrom the intersection of Triphammer Road West to the intersection of The Parkway. There being no discussion, the Public Hearing was declared closed. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Minutes of a Public Hearing duly published and posted held December 15, 1986 at e 7:10 p.m. in the Village Hall to consider the adoption of a Local Law to amend and supersede the Village Ordinance - Article VIII - "Sewers and Drains." Mayor Marcham opened the Public Hearing explaining that the Language of the Local Law was in the process of being revised by the Attorney and asked for a postpone- I6